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Maurice Ashley: The Illusions of Chess

On February 2nd, the Laurel Springs School community welcomes Maurice Ashley, International Chess Grandmaster, to its “Meetings with Remarkable Men & Women” series of symposia.  Maurice Ashley lives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history as the first African-American International Grandmaster in the annals of the game, but he has ...
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Julia Hailes, Green Entrepreneur, to Present to LSS Families

All Laurel Springs families are encouraged to join us on January 12th as we welcome Julia Hailes, MBE to our Remarkable Men & Women series of symposia.  Ms. Hailes will discuss what sparked her interest in green issues, and what made her book, The Green Consumer Guide, such a success. She will also speak about ...
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Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala: Inspiring, Educating and Empowering the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards

By Marilyn Mosley Gordanier As a member of the Captain Planet Board of Directors, I was invited to attend the Foundation’s Gala, which was held in the breathtaking Georgia Aquarium. With the Foundation’s focus on environmental preservation and education, the aquarium was the perfect venue for the gala. Special musical guest, Alison Krauss, the 26-time ...
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Pet Partners: 6th grade student volunteers with her dog

Many studies have shown that animals can help improve the physical and mental health of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers.  The Delta Society is a national non-profit organization that is dedicated to matching people with therapy, service and companion animals.  Its Pet Partners program “trains and screens volunteers and their pets for ...
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Laurel Springs Founder Elected to Captain Planet Foundation Board of Directors

Marilyn Mosley Gordanier, Executive Director and Founder of Laurel Springs School, has been elected to the Board of Directors for Ted Turner’s Captain Planet Foundation.  She will serve as the Chairperson of the Education Committee.  The Foundation’s mission is to raise environmental awareness in schools and communities, and to support hands-on environmental education.   “Through environmental ...
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National Honor Society Service Projects

One of our school’s founding principles has been to encourage students to find ways to contribute their talents and skills to their local communities and the world. Many of our students have discovered ways to donate their time and energy in innovative and inspiring ways. Some of our students work as a group, while others ...
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Parenting without Power Struggles

All Laurel Springs parents are encouraged to join us on Tuesday, November 29th, for a live webinar with parent-educator, therapist, and author Susan Stiffelman, MFT. Susan’s presentation will be an informative and inspiring experience, providing helpful parenting strategies.  With a background that includes homeschooling, global travel, and public speaking, Susan maintains a private marriage and ...
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Constance Owl: “Writing makes me appreciate the creativity and thought behind amazing literature.”

Constance Owl is a young person focused on honing her many talents and sharing her heritage. In addition to excelling in her classes at Laurel Springs, Constance also manages a growing career as an actress and writer. Constance began acting in North Carolina community theater when she was a preschool-aged child. As her level of ...
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Webinar: Planning for High School Success

As a college preparatory school, Laurel Springs helps equip its students for each stage of academic development. All Laurel Springs students in 7th – 9th grades and their parents are invited to participate in our webinar on November 16th at 3:00PM, “Planning for High School Success.” Our school counselors will outline success strategies for students ...
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Flynn McGarry: Creativity and Precision in the Kitchen

Some people do not find their true calling until late in life, but at age 13, Flynn McGarry knows that his passion is food.  He is already an accomplished chef who apprentices at two restaurants, caters parties, and hosts a pop-up restaurant (where his home is transformed into a temporary fine dining establishment) once a ...
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