Pillow Academy senior, Kyle Buford, will be speaking to the U.S.
Congress later this month. Dr. Linda
Mitchell,
Vice Chair- United States Congressional
Award Program,
will be taking Kyle and one other representative from Mississippi to
Washington, D.C. on January 27-29. Kyle will be speaking to a host of
government officials (senators, congressmen, etc.) about the importance
of the CongressionalAward
Program.
The Congressional Award, founded in 1979,
is an award for young Americans, established by the United States
Congress. It is the highest award given by any United States legislative
body. It is a non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive program open
to all 14- to 24-year-olds. It recognizes the setting and meeting of
goals in four areas: volunteer public service, personal development,
physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. Based on time commitments
to each of the areas, participants earn Bronze, Silver and Gold
Congressional Award medals. Kyle has earned
the Bronze medal and will be presented with the U.S. Congressional Award
Silver medal in February for completing all four of these goals.
2010 Baseball Seats on sale NOW!
Spring is just around the corner and baseball season is not far behind!
Baseball stadium seats are now on sale for the 2010 season. For $75 per
seat, you can enjoy chairback comfort during all of the Mustang's home
baseball games. Please contact Coach Jones for seating choices now
available or for any other information.
Patrons that purchased seating during last season should contact Coach
Jones as soon as possible.
The cost of seats does not include admission to any home or away
baseball games.
The re-paving work done to our carpool lanes at Pillow Academy
was a generous gift from Rocky Steen, owner and general manager of J.J. Ferguson
Sand and Gravel, Inc. This gift keeps us moving forward on reaching our long
range planning goal. It is great to be a part of setting goals and making
plans, but even more exciting to have those plans being implemented. With our
first pavement project completed, this spring we will begin renovating the
exterior of the Student Activity Building. A gift from the Sethi Family was
designated for this project. Pillow Academy is on the move!
The remainder of our Phase I goals are to enlarge our gymnasium and
expand and update technology throughout the school. The first phase of
our technology plan is to purchase new computers for the Elementary
Computer Lab.
These goals will be met through funds from PA+, our Pillow Academy
Endowment Fund, and other contributions. We hope you will be a part of
accomplishing Pillow Academy's Phase I goals. Again, a special thanks
to the Steens and J.J. Ferguson Sand and Gravel, Inc., the Sethi
Family, the Endowment Board, and each and every one of our donors.
Jenni Brown and Anish Sharma .
. . are the Pillow Academy winners for the prestigious Wendy's High
School Heisman Award. The program, awarded in conjunction with the
collegiate Heisman, celebrates the achievements of the nation's top high
school seniors both in and out of the classroom. To be eligible
for this award, students must display academic aptitude, athletic
talent, and community leadership. The award encourages future
leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age.
Jenni Brown is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Brown of
Winona. Jenni is the 2009 Pillow Academy Homecoming Queen. She is the
recipient of the 2009 Bronze Congressional Medal and the 2010 Silver
Congressional Medal. She is a member of the Pillow Academy Honor Society
and the Student Council She is treasurer of the Senior Class and Editor
of the Pillow Academy 2009-2010 Yearbook. She is secretary of the Junior
Engineering Technical Society, and Vice President of the ASTRA Club.
Jenni serves on the Leadership Committee for the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, and is a member of the Green and Gold Ambassadors, Spanish
Club, and 4H Leadership Team. Jenni also serves on the Pillow Academy
Web Page Staff. She is on the Pillow Academy Headmaster’s List. She
received the highest overall average award in Chemistry. As a member of
the Crown Club, Jenni received the Advisor’s Award. She is on the Pillow
Academy Soccer Team and Track Team. She received the 2007 Most Improved
Soccer Award and the 2008 Most Improved Track Award. This year, she
received the Captain’s Award in Soccer. Jenni was named to the MAIS
All-Star Soccer Team. As a 4H exhibitor, she has received numerous
awards. Jenni is active in community service. She participates in
Habitat for Humanity and Seniors Give Back. She also has helped collect
money and make gift boxes for children in need through the Angel Tree.
She volunteers for the Soup Kitchen and Nursing Homes. Anish Sharma is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anil Sharma of Greenwood.
Anish is President of Pillow Academy Student Council and President of
the Honor Society. He is the editor of the school paper PA Today.
He is captain of the Pillow Academy Quiz Bowl Team. He is a member of Mu
Alpha Theta, Math and Science Club, Green and Gold Ambassadors Club,
Foreign Language Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Junior
Engineering Technical Society. He is also a member of the basketball
team and soccer team. Anish received the highest overall average awards
in Honors Geometry, Honors Chemistry, Honors English II, Honors Advanced
Biology, World History, Honors English III, Honors Physics, Advanced
Placement Chemistry, and Honors Advanced Math. He received the Woodman
of the World Life Insurance Society Award, National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award, 2007
Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding High School
Student Achievement Award, 2007 National Service and Leadership Award,
2006, 2007, 2008 United States National Mathematics Award, 2007, 2008
National Honor Roll Award, and 2006, 2007 United States Achievement
Academy All-American Scholar. Anish placed 2nd in Advanced
Math, 1st in English II, and 2nd in Geometry at
District II West MPSEA Academic Betterment Competition. He has been
listed on the Headmaster’s List his 9th, 10th, 11th,
and 12th grades. He received the Perfect School Attendance
Award for his 9th and 10th grade years. He was
named to the 2008 Who’s Who Among All-American Scholars. He was selected
the 2009 GYSO West District Soccer Referee of the Year. Anish is active
in the Episcopalian Youth Church. He has volunteered for several youth
and multicultural programs at Cottonlandia Museum. He also has helped
with Can Food Drive and served food for the Community Kitchen. Congratulations Jenni & Anish! Pillow Academy is proud of you!
Drew Miller . . . has been invited to serve as a Junior Page for the Lt.
Governor's Office of the state of Mississippi during the week of
January 11-15th. Congratulations Drew!
School Resumes . . .
Classes at Pillow Academy for students in K4 - 12 will resume on Monday,
January 4th at 8:00 a.m.
Registration for 2010-2011 . . .Advanced
Registration forms are available now for 2010 - 2011 school year.
Please carefully follow the instructions and registration for current
families will move quickly and efficiently. Click here -
Registration for 2010-2011.
Basketball Concessions Please click here to view the assignments for Basketball
Concessions. Concessions
ACT
ACT tests will be administered at Pillow
Academy in the Student Activities Building (SAB) on two Saturdays:
October 24, 2009 and April 10, 2010
Pillow Academy HIGH SCHOOL Code: 251052
Pillow Academy TEST CENTER Code: 223190
Pillow Academy CEEB Code: 251052
For more information, please contact PA's guidance counselor, Mrs. Gearldine Deloach. sss662-453-1266
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