The rose is one of the most celebrated flowers in man’s history. According to fossil evidence, the rose has been blooming for 35 million years. The Romans cultivated roses, as well as the Chinese, and both cultures used roses early on for medicinal purposes, confetti, perfume, and simply for aesthetical reasons. During the seventeenth century,…
When my daughter was a tween and struggling with normal self image issues, naturally I began to panic. How do I approach this delicate subject? What do I say or do to make sure she grows to love who she is? How do I compete with demented media expectations, objectifying women with perfection plastered on…
The Piedmont Academy Lady Cougars made a run to the state quarterfinals before falling to Terrell last Friday. Piedmont defeated Flint River 27-24 in an opening-round game played at Middle Georgia College in Cochran. The Lady Cougars used an 8-0 run in the fourth quarter to help earn the win. Hailey Burnham paced the team…
The Mat ‘Canes had four wrestlers qualify for the state traditional tournament at Gwinnett Center last week- end. In order to place, or win a medal, a wrestler has to finish in the top six in the state. None of the ‘Canes managed to place, but they all did finish well. Senior Brandon Barger won…
Piedmont Academy’s dream of reaching the basketball Final Four was dashed last week after a first-round upset loss. The Cougars, who were coming off a Region 1-AA championship, fell to Christian Heritage 50-30 in the opening round of the GISA Class AA playoffs at Middle Georgia College in Cochran last Thursday. “Things just didn’t go…
AMERICAN LEGION RECREATION TEAM SHOWS TROPHIES The American Legion 7-10 year-old basketball team would like to thank their sponsor, recreational director, parents and family for a great basketball season. “We had a good time learning fundamentals and then applying them in the games. We ended the season with a family and team cookout at the…
The Piedmont Academy baseball team begins its quest for the postseason this weekend when it opens the 2012 season with two games in Loganville. The Diamond Cougars will face Crown Academy at 2 p.m. and Covenant Christian at 4:30 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 25. The games will be played at Covenant Christian in Loganville. Coach…
The Diamond ‘Canes will play their first regular baseball game of the season at home versus Jackson, tomorrow, Feb. 24. The first pitch is scheduled to be thrown at 5 p.m. All home games are played at the field at the middle school. Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Chris Jenkins said, “We’re just now…