Ripped From The Headlines....

On occasion, SACS students receive opportunities to experience first hand stories in the fore front of national newscasts.

 Thursday, March 20, was such a day.  During high school chapel, Igor Novosadsky, a young Ukrainian, agreed to allow high school journalists Logan Cheney (KSAC News Anchor) and Mary McFadden (Revelation Opinions Editor) to ask him of the happenings inside of Ukraine.

Novosadsky has been the translator for the SACS Ukraine Mission Team, and, also, a member of the resistance inside of the country.  He spoke first hand of the oppression of the people and the deep concern as Russia advances.  He told the students they believe Vladimire Putin to be a dictator.

As chapel ended, President Obama held his own press conference.  Politico, reported, "President Barack Obama has chosen to "impose additional costs" on Russia, expanding sanctions to more senior Russian officials, individuals and a bank, he announced Thursday.The president has also signed a new executive order that "gives us the authority to impose sanctions not just on individuals but on key sectors of the Russian economy," he said."

For many at our school who have traveled to Ukraine and even adopted children, this story is very personal and we are honored to have Igor share with us his experiences.

Have a wonderful SPRING week, everyone!