Pump it up
     The Edmund Burke Academy competition cheerleaders had a lot to celebrate after last Saturday's state competition in Macon. The squad was selected as state runners-up after performing their two and a half minute routine in front of a packed crowd at the First Presbyterian Day School. The routine, which featured tumbling, dancing, stunting and cheering, beat out eight other class AA schools to capture the trophy. Rival Briarwood Academy took home the state championship. The Spartans will compete in one last competition on Dec. 12 in Marietta. Members of the squad are: Taylor Meadows, Anna Ready, Sammy Seay, Brooke Hargrove, Laney Lewis, Ashley Chambers, Lauren Chancey, Jessica Story, Bailie Ruffo, Dylan Smith, Stevie Seay and Katie Reeves and coaches Lynne Meadows and Mary Ann Mead.
More ...

State title hopes end for Spartans
By Tres Bragg tresbragg@bellsouth.net
      The road to state has ended for Edmund Burke Academy. Last Friday, the Spartans lost in the semi-final round to rival Memorial Day School after leading 8-0 at the half. After a scoreless first quarter, the Spartans struck first. Michael Taylor scored the first touchdown of the game with 4:35 remaining in the second quarter.
More ...

BES Math Competition
      Blakeney Elementary School held its annual math competition last week challenging students with questions based on the Georgia Performance Standards. Students were chosen to participate by their homeroom teacher based on their math performance in the classroom.
More ...