Savannah Christian Preparatory School
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Campuses
Chatham Parkway
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This campus is the site of the Eckburg Center (opened in November 2007) which is the new fine arts and athletic facility for the Upper School as well as the new daycare/preschool center (opened in August 2008).
History
On September 17, 1951, Rev. George and Mrs. Harold Deane Akins, launched SCPS as the "Evangelical Bible Institute" with eight students. It officially became Savannah Christian School in 1954, and then Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) in 1978.
Student activities
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Athletics
The Upper School currently competes in Region 3-A of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). The Middle School competes in the Savannah Parochial Athletic League (SPAL).
Middle school:
- Boys - football, cross country, basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, track
- Girls - volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, golf, track, softball
Upper school:
- Boys - football, cross country, basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, tennis, track, wrestling, lacrosse, swimming
- Girls - volleyball, cross country, softball, competitive cheerleading, basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, track, lacrosse, swimming
Fine arts
Band is offered to 5th grade, with nearly 70% of the class participating. Students are divided into four groups that meet once per week and perform in concert at least twice each year. Choir is not provided for fifth grade.
Drama
Savannah Christian Preparatory School annually produces classic Broadway musical productions with casts of 3rd through 12th grade students.
Notable alumni
- Warren Brinson - NFL defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers (transferred to IMG Academy)[1]
- Brian Harman - professional golfer
- Diane Lane - actress
- Dylan McMahon - NFL center for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Jalen Myrick - NFL cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars[2]
References
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