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Principal Loretta Woods and Coral Jeffries were interviewed by Doug Mayer on May 28, 2011 for the am570 radio station.
You can listen to the podcast here.
In the Spring of 2011, WLOS highlighted the mission of New City Christian School and recognized Coral Jeffries as it Person of the Week. You can watch the video at this link.
On December 12, 2009, The Urban News ran an article about New City and the history of St. Anthony of Padua school which predated New City. Here is a brief exerpt from that article:
Visitors to New City are quick to notice evidence that the school is accomplishing its mission. Student greeters acknowledge each visitor with a firm handshake, eye contact, and “Welcome to New City Christian School. My name is…” Enthusiasm for learning is demonstrated by eager responses to teachers’ questions. Children walk through the corridors practicing their HALL behavior – “Hands behind my back.
All eyes forward. Lips locked. Legs moving slowly.” Conflicts are resolved through discussion and often prayer. Confidence and hope grow as the children build their skills and experience the encouragement of their teachers and classmates.
Principal Loretta Woods believes that New City, though small, has the potential to touch and even transform generations of lives. “This school is not just about adding to a child’s base of knowledge,” she says. “It is about putting students on a path for success, putting them in the best possible position to succeed. I want them to be able to use every possible resource and opportunity that is put in from of them. No child should leave this building thinking they don’t have a purpose.” Continue reading the article.
Reporter Ashley Wilson wrote a September 7, 2009 piece in the Asheville Citizen-Times entitled "New City, New Ideas." Download the article here.
On September 7 of 2009, Stephen Boyle of the Asheville Citizen-Times wrote about Cathy Heck and Tonya Johnson's efforts to raise money for scholarships for New City students. Read the article.
The Urban News ran an article in July of 2008 entitled "Building on the Past--Then and Now: St. Anthony of Padua School and New City Christian School". Read the article.
In a September 10, 2007 article, the Asheville Citizen-Times discussed Coral Jeffries' role in founding New City School. Read the article.
