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SBJ Staff Report

Jan 16, 2012 – The 2012 Sporting Clays Tournament will be held in Savannah on Friday, January 27.  This popular annual event includes a sporting clays tournament, shooting clinic, shells, wild game lunch, hors d’oeuvres and beverages, with proceeds benefiting Bethesda Academy.

Originally founded in 1740 as an orphanage, Betheda Academy today is home to one of region;s leading private schools for boys emphasizing a love of God, a love of learning and a strong work ethic. This event is open to the public.

The tournament will be held at the Forest City Gun Club at 9203 Ferguson Avenue. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. with the wild game lunch at 11:30 a.m.  The Shooting Clinic will be held at 12:15 p.m., and the official tournament begins at 1 p.m.

To register for the 2012 Sporting Clays Tournament, call Elizabeth Brown at             912.351.2061.  The cost is $800 for a team of four. There is also more information at www.bethesdaacademy.org  or by calling 912.351.2061.       

Originally founded in 1740, Bethesda Academy is the oldest child caring institute in America. A successful school for boys, Bethesda is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and features a wide range of academic, athletic, vocational and spiritual development opportunities.