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History Feature: Walking in Her Steps ~ A Look at the Women’s History Trail in Franklin
Franklin is a trail town. Walk into any establishment, and you’ll see goat-legged thru-hikers gathering provisions before returning to the nearby Appalachian Trail. But another footpath attracts travelers to this picturesque hamlet: the Women’s History Trail (WHT). Established in 2018 by the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County...
Rabun Gap welcomes New Coordinator of Circus Arts
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is excited to welcome Jay Clement as its new Coordinator of Circus Arts. He is one of the top circus arts educators and performers and will continue Rabun Gap’s circus arts program’s legacy of success. Clement holds certifications in Corde Lisse & Handbalancing from the New England Center for Circus Arts, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies from The University of Auckland. His diverse skills include solo and duo aerial performance, hand balancing, choreography, and directing. He has played key roles such as lead performer in productions like HUMAN and The Goblin Market at The Dust Palace, and has contributed artistically as director and choreographer for Braided Be at HighJinx Youth Company. He was also prominently featured as both a lead artist and aerial ensemble member at the 2022 World of Wearable Arts Awards Show. Most recently, Clement served as a performer and senior tutor at The Dust Palace in Auckland, while also co-directing the HighJinx Youth Company.
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