Glenforest's Knopf loves what he doesOVERWHELMING ENTHUSIASM. THAT is what powers Will Knopf through marathon days as athletics director and coach of Glenforest School’s boys and girls basketball teams. Knopf, who has been molding the private school’s small athletics program since it began 14 years ago, said believing in the program’s mission makes the 12-16 hour days more pleasure than work. Read the full story in (The State) West Columbia, SC. – Young readers and dog lovers looking forward to a whimsical literary adventure with man’s best friend are up for a delicious treat with the release of a new children’s picture book by Melinda Hartsook. Claire Finds Her Direction (Paperback $ ; Xlibris Publishing), set to hit bookstores this week, is the almost true story of a real St. Bernard puppy who set out to see the world – and wound up as a four-legged furry teacher at the Glenforest School in West Columbia, SC. Most puppies know what they want – and it’s usually a farm, a child to play with, or a house with a cozy fireplace. But not all puppies are so sure, and certainly not Claire, a precocious young St. Bernard. What she wants is to see the world, and she embarks on a grand sight-seeing expedition. Claire is dazzled by the attractions she sees – the pyramids of Egypt, the Taj Mahal of India, and the sparkling rivers of South Carolina, USA. Still, Claire feels something is missing from her life and wanders aimlessly in gloom – until she stumbles into the playgrounds of Glenforest School! In this wonderful place of fun, colors, learning activities, and bright, friendly children, Claire finally finds a place where she wants to spend the rest of her life! In Claire Finds Her Direction, Hartsook’s lighthearted narrative combines beautifully with the spellbinding artworks of Susan Lee, Emily Everett, and Lauren Dropla in conveying a lesson-filled story that children and parents will truly love. This book is also available online at Xlibris.com. About Glenforest School Glenforest School is a private school for students with learning differences. Claire is a rescued St. Bernard who is in training to become the school’s therapy dog. Author Melinda Hartsook is the Media Specialist at Glenforest School. She lives in South Carolina with her husband and son. Claire Finds Her Direction * by Melinda Hartsook Publication Date: May 2, 2007 To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 ext 7836. Tear sheets may be sent by regular or electronic mail to Marketing Services. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610)915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 est. 7876. For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com. January 27, 2007
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August 21, 2006
Glenforest School Hires
Four-Legged Friend
(Lexington Co.) - She may be the 'dog-gone' coolest teacher at Glenforest School, but don't expect to get a tardy pass from Claire.
(See the full story on WLTX.)
July 7, 2006
Energy Ant switches to new school head
By Cindy Thompson
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While living in Germany more than 20 years ago, Dr. Gillian Barclay-Smith would never have guessed her role as Energy Ant would have directed her toward becoming the head of Glenforest School in West Columbia.
(See the full story inThe Columbia Star.)
May 5, 2006
Glenforest School gets new head
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Glenforest School
Glenforest School is pleased to announce the installation of our new School Head, Dr. Gillian Barclay-Smith. Born in Shropshire, England, Dr. Barclay-Smith received her MA degree in English and German Literature from the University of Duesseldorf, Germany, and her PhD. in Education from USC.
(See the full story in The Columbia Star.)
March 10, 2006
All Region for former Glenforest star
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Spartanburg Methodist College
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Jarvis Jackson, a Spartanburg Methodist College sophomore guard from Columbia and former Glenforest School stand-out, was chosen as a Second Team All Region Ten Player in the National Junior College Athletic Association.
(See the full story in The Columbia Star.)
Glenforest dedicates new baseball field
(West Columbia) March 22, 2005 - The rain didn't stop a special dedication of a new baseball field in West Columbia. The first pitch was tossed inside at Glenforest School.
The school is honoring a student who died last year in a car wreck, Michael Hutchens.
(See the full story on WIS-TV)
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