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Ascension Academy opens doors to first students
Ascension Academy held its first class with 54 students entering at 8 30 a m on a Friday. About 200 attended the opening ceremonies as the private ecumenical college preparatory school for grades 6 through 12 begins leasing space at Southwest Baptist Church and plans a permanent site near 45th Avenue and Soney Road ready by the 2001 2002 year. Principal Bob Sloan said the staff of 20 and the faculty are strong and that graduates will be prepared for university success. Executive director Herman Hill praised community support and the church partnership. Parents and students voiced excitement about the academy offering AP and dual credit courses with Amarillo College and a favorable student teacher ratio.
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