He is an active member of his church youth group and he has helped to assist people with various needs throughout the community and county.  He also enjoys helping with the younger youth in our church.

Austin has been on the high school wrestling team throughout high school and during his Junior Year on the wrestling team, he ranked 5th at Regionals. He was on the PHS football team his Sophomore and Junior years.

Austin has always talked about wanting to be a Herpetologist (study of amphibians and reptiles) but he would also like to help with the environment by being a environmentalist or naturalist.  He has talked about possibly becoming a missionary because he really wants to be able to help others, especially those in need.

Austin Will be a PHS Graduate in May 2012!

2011 PHS Homecoming Ceremony

Friday, September 30 @ PHS

Homecoming Queen - Allie Turner

Maid of Honor - Brandi Allen

Courtesy of www.knowpickens.com

The 31st Annual Georgia Marble Festival was a great hit this year as seen by the beautiful weather day in this picture of the PHS Nettes Volleyball team.

Thanks Mari! Great Photo!

CONTACT:
Justin Grice
Cool Springs Baptist Church
678-989-7120
justin@coolspringschurch.com
www.coolspringschurch.com

FREE MOVIE TO COMBAT LOCAL SUICIDE RATE
To Save a Life to be Shown at Pickens High School

On Saturday, October 8th at 6 p.m. the Pickens High School chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, in partnership with Cool Springs Baptist Church in Tate, will host a free movie showing open to the public of the popular indie movie To Save a Life. The movie, rated PG-13, is the fictional story of high school basketball star Jake Taylor who loses a friend to suicide. While Jake struggles to change the way he treats people, he meets resistance from his own friends. The movie trailer can be watched at www.tosavealifemovie.com

“This is an entertaining movie with its light, funny moments, but it also addresses very real problems people face,” said Justin Grice, a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church.

The film depicts realistically life on a high school campus and shows how students can make a difference in the lives of their hurting peers. According to the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, up to 39 percent of teens have had at least one episode of self-injury each year. Further, it is estimated depression effects one of every eight teenagers (www.teensuicide.us).

To Save a Life has also sparked a family movement in Cool Springs Baptist Church. The church is planning on holding a six week series each Sunday beginning on October 9th at 11:00 a.m. called “To Save a Family.” The sermon series will use actual clips from the movie to demonstrate issues that families face, and how they can be addressed Biblically.

“I’m excited to see a change in our community, and even more excited that much of this is being led by our youth,”Grice said.

For more information about the event, you can contact Justin Grice at justin@coolspringschurch.com

Press Contact about the movie:
Staci Griesbach: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
310-244-6903
staci_griesbach@spe.sony.com
http://press.tosavealifemovie.com/

PHS Nettes Softball Schedule

The girl you just called fat? She’s over dosing on diet pills. The girl you just called ugly? She spends hours putting makeup on hoping people will like her. The boy you just tripped? He is abused enough at home. See that man with the ugly scars? He fought for our country. That guy you just made fun of for crying? His mother is dying. Put this on your status for an hour, if you are against bullying. Save a life. National Suicide Prevention Week.

National Suicide Prevention Week

Warning signs to look out for if you think your friend - or yourself - may be in trouble. Some signs that your friend may be suicidal can include…

• Talking or writing about death or suicide
• Appearing depressed more often
• Feeling hopeless or helpless
• Feeling strong anger
• Experiencing dramatic mood swings
• Abuse of drugs or alcohol
• Acting impulsively
• Experiencing a change in eating or sleeping habits

These are just a few of the warning signs to look out for. Be aware though, Healthkickers - you should never be alone when taking on the task of helping a friend who may be suicidal. Dealing with a situation where a friend is depressed or suicidal can be extremely difficult to handle, so if you know someone who you suspect may be having suicidal thoughts, please refer to the numbers and websites below on further, detailed descriptions on how to deal with the situation.

Have you ever had to deal with a depressed or suicidal friend? How did you handle the situation?

Websites and phone numbers to contact if you are feeling depressed yourself, or if you have a friend who you think may need help:
www.Suicide.org
www.SAVE.org
www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Picture courtesy of Tina Wilkins Dean - Ryan Neill, Nikki Harvey Neill, Corey Evans, Jake Ledbetter, Matthew Stracener and John Michael Burmeister

The Dragons will be a fairly young squad this year with only six seniors on the roster. They include Matt Stracener, Corey Evans, D.J. Williams, Ryan Neill, Jake Ledbetter and John Burmeister.

First Game Is A Scrimmage Home Game Against West Hall on August 18th @ 7pm.

Call our office for more information 706-692-2611

(This is an idea of what the mouth sports guard might look like per this site, not Jasper Dental Associates)

Pickens High School

New Student/Freshmen Orientation
August 1, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

10th Grade thru 12th Grade
August 1, 2011 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.