Pinecrest Academy students elect new ‘pope’ during mock conclave

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Pinecrest Academy students elect new ‘pope’ during mock conclave

Second grade students at Pinecrest Academy elected “Pope” David Levergood at the private school’s mock conclave held on May 6, 2025. - photo by Travis Jaudon

05062025Pinecrest Conclave — Second grade students at Pinecrest Academy elected “Pope” David Levergood at the private school’s mock conclave held on May 6, 2025. - photo by Travis Jaudon

Travis Jaudon

Forsyth County News

Published: May 6, 2025, 6:47 PM

White smoke, a pope-mobile, and a crowd of adoring fans as Pinecrest Academy’s second graders held a mock papal conclave just ahead of the real one in Rome. Forsyth County News was there for the event.

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