SCHOOLNEWS
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Saint James School Students Named Smartest Kids in Montgomery
L-R : Saint James School Senior Joseph Gary , Junior Ella Skier , Sophomore John Latner , Senior Mason Edwards , and Saint James School Scholars ’ Bowl Coach Mr . James Griffin .
Four Saint James School students participated in the Inaugural Mayor ’ s Cup Academic Challenge this fall . The competition was sponsored and organized by Emerge Montgomery and the City of Montgomery served as hosts . The Finals competition was held at Huntingdon College on November 29 , 2016 , and the team members from Saint James School won the challenge and were named , “ The Smartest Kids in Montgomery !” The Central Alabama Community Foundation along with Information Transport Solutions , Inc . awarded each of the Saint James winners a $ 500 college scholarship .
As the winners of the Mayor ’ s Cup Academic Challenge , in addition to the scholarship dollars they were awarded , the Saint James School team members were introduced by Mayor Todd Strange at halftime at the Camellia Bowl on December 17th .
Eagles for Christ Day at ACA
High school students from Alabama Christian Academy flocked to Montgomery County and surrounding counties to help serve the community . Students traveled to over 21 different organizations including the Humane Society , the Food Pantry , Adullam House Children ’ s Home , Alabama Wildlife Federation , Reality and Truth ministries , Fisher Farms , Eat South , Friendship Mission , American Cancer Society and local elementary schools just to name a few . A combined total of approximately 1500 service hours were worked during the Wilburn and Jean Bullington Eagles for Christ Day . This day embodies the true mission of ACA , to “ Thrive in wisdom . Serve in Spirit .”
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