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Oxford College gives free classes in fall
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Oxford College is offering residents a way to stimulate their brains this fall and it's absolutely free. The series of classes, each with a different topic, will be designed and taught by members of the exclusive college's faculty.

The college's Community Classroom will begin Oct. 30 with "Down These Mean Streets: On the Trail of the American P.I." from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Tarbutton Theater, Oxford's adjunct assistant professor of English Brad Hawley will give an overview of the various sub-genres of crime fiction, with an emphasis on the private investigator. The class will discuss the origins of the terms "pulp fiction" and "Private I," and be given a handout of suggested readings.

On Nov. 13, associate professor of religion Florian Pohl will give a class called "Insights into Islam: Considering the Qur'an" from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Dean's Dining Room, Pohl will talk about how accurate the understanding of the Qur'an as the Muslim Bible is and explore the Qur'an's role in Muslim piety from a comparative religious studies perspective by highlighting the Islamic sciences of interpretation and recitation.

The last class will be held on Nov. 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. in Tarbutton Theater, with associate history professor and musician David Leinweber who will give a presentation on the folk tradition and share original folk songs based on his lifelong love of history and literature. Topics will include the Sioux Wars of the American West, Woodstock, Phillip II of Spain, Beowulf and the classic TV series "Dark Shadows."

Complementary snacks and beverages will be supplied. However, for $8 there will be an all-you-can-eat buffet beginning at 5 p.m. in the dining hall.

For more information call (770) 784-8389 or visit oxford.emory.edu/calendar.

Eastside High School announces Top 10 graduates for Class of 2025
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Eastside High School has announced the names of the top ten graduates of the Class of 2025. Leading the way are valedictorian, Ian White, and salutatorian, Malachi Scharf. Each of the top ten graduates have exciting prospects ahead of them as they prepare for life after high school.

Eastside High School’s 2025 Top 10 Graduates are:

• Ian White—The valedictorian, Ian plans to attend college and obtain a doctorate in chemical engineering. He selected Mr. Elijah Clark as his top teacher.

• Malachi Scharf—The salutatorian, Malachi plans to major in chemical engineering at Georgia Tech. He chose Mr. Michael Poor as his favorite teacher.

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Malachi Scharf (left) and Ian White (right) are Eastside High School’s 2025 Salutatorian and Valedictorian. - photo by Courtesy of Newton County School System

• Kaiden Blazina—Kaiden plans to attend Georgia College and State University to study biology with plans to become an anesthesiologist or a missionary. Kaiden selected Mrs. Haley Dawkins as his honored teacher.

• Abby Malcom—Abby will be attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in the fall to major in agribusiness. Her goal is to run a floral business. She selected Ms. Sara Beth Hammond as her top teacher.

• Shelby Moore—Shelby plans to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College to pursue a degree in agricultural education. She selected Ms. Alisa Echols as her top teacher.

• Annalie Parker—Annalie will attend Georgia College & State University with plans to obtain a doctorate and pursue a career in the scientific field. She selected Dr. Catrina Pollard as her favorite teacher.

• Chandler Shurtz—Chandler plans to attend Georgia Tech to study industrial engineering. He selected Mrs. Kelly Elder as his honored teacher.

• Robby Thomas, Jr.—Robby will attend Georgia Tech to study aerospace engineering and astrophysics. His goal is to work for NASA. Robby chose Ms. Kayla Stoddard as his honored teacher.

• Anna Underwood—Anna is attending Georgia State Perimeter to study her core classes with plans to transfer to the University of Georgia. Her career goal is to become an elementary school teacher. She selected Mr. Eric Adams as her top teacher.

• Benjamin Weaver—Benjamin is attending Newberry College to play soccer and study in their pre-vet program before moving on to veterinary school. He selected Mr. Caleb Watson as his honored teacher