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from DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2015–2016
Our LeadershipMr. Scott Mayo HeadmasterMr. Jeremy Jones K-12 Chief Learning LeaderMr. Michael Holiday Assistant PrincipalMr. Ty Patterson Athletic DirectorMr. Steve Atchley Facility Manager & Assistant ADMrs. Scarlet Bolan Food Service DirectorMrs. Melissa Ross Guidance CounselorMrs. Heather Sasser Chief Financial Officer
Board of TrusteesMr. Blake Temple, Chairman
Mr. Em Barran Mr. Dan Hicks Mrs. Blythe Bowman Mr. Neal Holland Mrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Jeff ParkerMrs. Laura Hellard Mr. Stratton Orr Mrs. Tricia Heyward Mr. Skip Thompson
Faculty and StaffMrs. Patty Annerton Math & SpanishMrs. Paula Armstrong Business Math & BibleMrs. Noelle Barron KindergartenMrs. Hannah Birchfield MathMrs. Debbie Bishop Second GradeMrs. Glenda Briley MusicMrs. Libby Brown Projects CoordinatorMrs. Leigh Ann Chiles Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Kelly Cimino Curriculum, English, Logic & ForensicsMrs. Kathy Coffey First GradeMs. Paizley Coffey First GradeMrs. Debbie Crews Third GradeMs. Nadya Davis ScienceMrs. Jennifer Densmore Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Kim Elliott Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Amy Francis Financial SecretaryMs. Beverly Gorden Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Teresa Hall Instructional AideMrs. Katherine Helms Government & EnglishMrs. Anna Hodges English & YearbookMrs. Mary Kay Hodges Media CenterMrs. Amy Holdbrooks Instructional AideMrs. Yvonne Holiday Physical EducationMrs. Sandra Howard ScienceMrs. Carole Janorschke Upper School SecretaryMrs. Donna Jarnagin MathMrs. Rosellen Jones Lower School SecretaryMrs. Karen Keith ScienceMrs. Tammy Legg Food Service StaffMrs. Becky Linderman Fourth GradeMrs. Amy Little Health RoomMrs. Kerstin Lynch Third GradeMr. Jason Marshall Physical EducationMs. Melissa McCullough Writing Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Julie McGough English & HistoryMr. Steve Meek Physical Education & HistoryMrs. Connie Murray Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Donna Oliver MathMrs. Kim Parker Instructional AideMrs. Leah Reid Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Melissa Simpson Food Service StaffMrs. Brenda Smith Second GradeMr. Mike Smith HistoryMrs. Sandy Stephenson KindergartenMrs. Jodi Suggs TechnologyMrs. Angie Teichmiller HistoryMrs. Holly Thompson Athletic SecretaryMrs. Amy Tubbs ArtMr. Jeff Vaughn BandMrs. Liz Vick Health RoomMrs. Irina Washburn RussianMrs. Barbara Wright Technology
August 2015
Volume 16, Issue 1
Scott Mayo, Headmaster
This is a momentous year for Decatur Heritage Christian Academy – the 20th year of our existence! As I begin my twelfth year here, I have seen substantial changes over that time. Those changes have run the gamut from location and facilities to personnel and student body. We have strived to make those changes positive in nature, and our success in that ongoing endeavor has been measured in many ways. Internally, we examine ourselves and try to evaluate each year’s results. We ask our parents to give us feedback, both real-time and through more formal methods such as our annual survey. Meeting the expectations of those closest to the program is always a crucial measure of effectiveness.
However, those closest to the program can also find themselves too close or too busy to notice blind spots or areas of compromise. That is where the benefit of outside accountability through the accreditation process comes in. We received our initial accreditation in the spring of 2001 and have undergone a renewal every five years since. This is one of those years. The administration and faculty have already formed several teams to address various aspects of an extensive self-study. Our parents and students will be involved in that process as well through a new, required survey from our accrediting body. Finally, an outside team will make a campus visit in the spring to examine the extent to which our self-study corresponds to what is actually happening on campus. This entire process is a huge amount of work but always well worth it, both for the renewal of the official seal of approval and for the growth that occurs by going through the process itself.
Our accrediting agency gives us a thorough, top-to-bottom examination. They have standards and benchmarks that we must meet in areas of governance, finances, faculty, facilities, and curriculum. Each of those areas must not only meet minimum standards but also reflect a commitment on our part to be continuously improving. They also want to know how our strategies, tactics, and allocation of resources reflect our stated mission and vision for our school. They don’t just want to know what we are doing; they want to know why. As a Christian school, shouldn’t that be first and foremost on our minds?
Above and beyond any accreditation concerns, our reason for being and our faithfulness to that calling must always be our primary concern. To paraphrase, “what does it profit a school to gain the whole world and yet lose its soul?” Our theme for this year is Keeping First Things First. As I develop that thought for you in this newsletter and as we live it at the school, I want to place the discussion in the context of our current conditions. Our culture has been changing for years in ways that is
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WELCOMENEW FACULTY
FAMILIAR FACEs IN NEW PLACEs
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August 10 First Day of SchoolSeptember 7 Labor Day HolidaySeptember 22 Student Half-day DismissalOctober 12 Fall Break HolidayOctober 30 Student Half-day DismissalNovember 11 Veterans Day HolidayNovember 23-27 Thanksgiving HolidaysDecember 15-18 Upper School ExamsDecember 18 Classes Dismiss for HolidaysJanuary 4 Classes ResumeJanuary 18* MLK Day HolidayJanuary 29 Student Half-day DismissalFebruary 15* Presidents’ Day HolidayMarch 21-25 Spring Break HolidaysMay 17-20 Upper School ExamsMay 20 Classes Dismiss for SummerMay 20 Senior Graduation
*Inclement weather make-up days
2015-2016 School Calendar
Sandy StephensonKindergarten
Kerstin LynchThird Grade
Mrs. Kim Elliott joins the Lower School faculty teaching 5th grade history and reading and 6th grade history. A native of Athens, Alabama, she graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a B.S. in History Education. She taught at Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro for eight years before moving back to Alabama. She and her husband, Chad, have started the process of adoption and look forward to expanding their family.
Coach Mike Smith is no stranger at Decatur Heritage having assisted coaching the girls basketball team for five years. Coach Smith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with a 37-year tenure with Decatur City Schools. He taught social studies, AP government and politics, and current world affairs. He and his wife, Wanda, have two daughters, Amy and Teri.
Steve AtchleyFacility Manager and
Assistant Athletic Director
Ty PattersonAthletic Director
and Bible Teacher
Mr. Blake Temple, owner and Chairmanof Temple, Inc., was elected chairman ofBoard of Trustees. He has served as amember of the Board since 2009. He andhis wife, Faye, are natives of Decatur andmembers of Decatur Presbyterian Church.We appreciate Mr. Temple giving his timeto serve the faculty, staff, and students ofDecatur Heritage.
We would also like to extend our appreciation to Mr. Stratton Orr who has served as Board Chairman for the past five years. Thank you, Mr. Orr, for the many hours you spent to lead Decatur Heritage. We appreciate you!
First day of classes August 10
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33
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going to demand distinctiveness on our part to avoid being swallowed up. God expects obedience and faithfulness, but never promised that He would provide laws or a cultural context to make that easy. In fact, those times when the environment was the worst allowed the light of the Gospel to shine the brightest.
In Keeping First Things First, that does not mean we are going to neglect math, science, history, drama, music, or sports. In our next issue, I will explain how doing those very things effectively provides us with the platform for showing our priorities. God has called us to be a school, and He knows those things need to be done and done with excellence. He has also told us that He will be with us in that process, if we will but focus our energies on those things within the boundaries set forth in Scripture. We trust Him for the results when we allow Matthew 6:33 to guide us: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
"HEADMASTER'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARS"4th Quarter 2014-2015
"HERITAGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS"4th Quarter 2014-2015
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Blessed are those who find wisdom, and those who gain understanding...
Proverbs 3:13
SEVENTH GRADEDavid BrownTegwen BucknerLauren CagleSeaborn ChappellCatherine FiskeCole GarnerColton KeithMason LentzStratton OrrAshton OwensCarter SampleAbigail Terry
TENTH GRADEAvery BowmanBrianna CagleLogan FiskeBella GilletteHope GladishMaggie HolsclawRiley HurstJackson KeithAnna Cait MathewsClay OliverLaiken PageCameron ParkerJacob QuinnOwen TrippanyAbby TubbsDanny Xiao
SEVENTH GRADEMatthew BarnesNicolas CiminoMallory HamptonJordan HunterKatie JonesAlex JosephPaige KuczekDavis NorthcuttBrett RobertsonGarrett RogersStephen RossEli WaldrepEthan Wallace
TENTH GRADENoah ArmstrongAndrea AyersDestinee BlaxtonCassidy CheathamKaitlyn CheathamJacob DensmoreKayla GrimesJohn Reese HamnTaylor LindleyShawn MetzgarBen McGoughJin MinClay ShawLandon SmithLlewellyn SouthBriana TuckerYao Cheng Zhou
EIGHTH GRADEDerrick BishopAmelia ByarsReagan GowenEllie HamnMimi HelmsGrace Haulie JohnsonIan MetzgarCallie StevensonJacob Winton
ELEVENTH GRADEJonathan CiminoBridget BradfordLogan Wren
NINTH GRADEMorgan AbercrombieJustin BrownGarret BucknerAnn Whitney ChappellEleanor HellardTrace LentzLida OrrMarilyn SampleMason Terry
TWELFTH GRADEEmme SlatonJada BlankenshipMerrell BowmanSchyler BurneyMadelynn VintonEmory BucknerMegan Flannagin
EIGHTH GRADEElizabeth BishopHeath BoltonLance CallahanLeiara CottinghamGabby CurryCaleb DavisConnor FortenberryKatelyne GarrieLily HoldbrooksEthan HubbardAleah JenkinsWill JonesJustin McCleskey
ELEVENTH GRADEAmanda BallentineLuke BolanKayla EatonAshlyn KurzhalKyle LaschDakota LaytonSam McGoughSavanna NaylorJackson StewartVictoria Waters
TWELFTH GRADEEmily BenderAli CardenGarrett GladishJulie ReidBekah Voss
NINTH GRADEPatrick ChengZachary CiminoHunter DupesBailey FoundsAaron FrancisOlivia GaileyMaggie HelmsJeffery HunterKarsyn LemleySam Harrison MathewsJake NewtonBrooklyn ParkerCarson SolleyCollin Stafford
“A student achieving all A's, with no grade below 90including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"
"A student achieving all A's and B’s, with no grade below 80including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Memorials, honorariums, and gifts may be mailed to DHCA, P. O. Box 5659, Decatur, AL 35601-0659.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
I used to be envious of peoplewith “cool testimonies.” You know,the ones who had a terrible homelife or ended up in jail, then Jesuschanged everything. My story isquite different, but still significant.I grew up with a pastor as my dad.He was and still is a really goodpastor whom I look up to andrespect. I was raised to believe inJesus. I knew that Jesus was theonly way to get into heaven, so selfishly, I “accepted” Him at a young age. As I grew older, I learned that there were different religions, different views, and I had to ask, “How do I know that my religion is the right one?” I wanted to make sure that my faith was right and that it was my own, not just something I blindly believed because my parents told me it was true. Under the teaching of my father (Pastor Steve Bateman), Mr. Holiday, Josh McDowell, and many others who greatly influenced me, I became aware of the evidence for christianity. It’s not just another religion that people believe blindly. It’s THE TRUTH. And whether or not you believe this, truth has extreme consequences.
As I learned more about christianity, I learned that it wasn’t just about me getting to go to heaven. It’s about the glory of God. My entire life is supposed to be lived for Him! At first, when I came to this realization, I was super unhappy. After all, I’m a selfish person and desire to live for myself. But I wanted to change. I wanted to desire to live for Him. I still struggle daily to give my life up for Him and for His glory. But every time I succeed, I tell you it is worth it. Give up yourself, your desires, and find your joy in Christ. I still fail often at this and appreciate any prayers that I may do better.
There is great peace in living this Christ-following life. I now know that He is in control of all things and that He is good. He has my best interest at heart (Romans 8:28). There is peace in this when things don’t go as I plan. For example, I planned to graduate DHCA, go to Union University, and graduate with a nursing degree. However, I experienced severe health problems and as a result, I had to come home from Union. I tried again to attain my nursing degree at Calhoun, but I could not keep up with clinical days due to my illnesses. Little did I know that my coming home would result in meeting the awesome, God-fearing man I am married to today. Little did I know that not getting a nursing degree would result in a dream job at First Bible Church where I get paid to help with children’s ministry. God knew. He knew it all. He knows everything that is going on in your life as well. Trust Him. He is good. He is in control. And He cares for you. Joy Bateman Conway
Joy and Sean Conway withtheir dog, Lacey Mae
Michael Brown, alumnus 2007 Doctor of PharmacyUniversity of Tennessee Health and Science CenterCollege of PharmacyMemphis, Tennessee
Laura Ann Prickett, alumna 2012 Elected 2015-2016 PresidentStudent Government AssociationSamford UniversityBirmingham, Alabama
Trent McLemore, alumnus 2007 Doctor of PharmacyAuburn UniversityHarrison School of PharmacyAuburn, Alabama
Adam Quinn, alumnus 2011Academic Fulbright Award 2015-2016Ladell Payne Exemplary English AwardSamford Leadership AwardSamford UniversityBirmingham, AlabamaAdam earned an Academic Fulbright Award to pursue a master’s degree in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama at University College Dublin, Ireland. Receiving a single Fulbright is rare, but in 2012, Adam was also chosen to participate in the Fulbright Commission Summer Institute at Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland.
Patrick Metzgar, alumnus 2015 Academic ScholarshipMarion Military Institute
“O UR MIS S IO N is to assist families by providing their children with an education
HERITAGE HEADLINES
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Volunteer Center of Morgan County2015 Youth Volunteer Excellence Award
MP’s Party with a Purpose
DHCA Students
Eleanor Hellard and Avery Byarsparticipated in the High SchoolSymphonic Band Camp at AuburnUniversity in June. The camp focuswas on concert literature and was directed by prominent music educators as well as the Auburn music department and band members.
ACSI 2nd GradeSpelling Bee
Champion 2015
Representing Decatur Heritageand American Legion Unit 15was Victoria Waters.
Eleanor Hellard, Avery Bowman, Brooklyn Parker, Shawn Metzgar, and Lida Orr (pictured above) were selected to participate in the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Edge Student Leadership. This program provides creative and challenging leadership opportunities, giving students the tools necessary to develop individual leadership skills.
Alabama State Bar Local 2015 “Law Day” Poster Winners
J.L. Davis
Mary Peyton Propst
Decatur Heritage Students serve as Page for State Senator Arthur Orr
Lucy Orr, Florence Bowman, and Rea Garner
Assemblies of GodTeen Fine Arts Competition
“Short Sermon” Superior Award
Nick Borden
Pictured left are Rivers Barran and Ezra Burney and pictured right are Shine Barran and Sarah Grace Burney.
tha t i s exce l l en t and which ins t i l l s B ib l i ca l p r inc ip le s to gu ide the i r l i ves . ”
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Congratulations, graduates,for receiving $1.5 millionin academic, leadership, or achievement scholarships
Emily Bender – Mississippi State University*, Indiana University-Bloomington
Braden Blagburn – Troy University*
Jada Blankenship – Judson College*, Auburn University, University of Kentucky, Belmont University
Merrell Bowman – University of the South*, Wofford College, Furman University, Rhodes College, Birmingham-Southern College, University of Mississippi, Auburn University, Texas Christian University
Emory Buckner – Samford University*, University of the South
Schyler Burney – Auburn University*, The University of Alabama, Birmingham-Southern College
Ali Carden – The University of Alabama*, Troy University
Alainnah Cheshier – University of Montevallo*, Calhoun Community College
Haley Felkins – Auburn University*, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Troy University, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi
Megan Flannagin – Troy University*, University of Alabama in Huntsville, University of Mobile, University of South Alabama
Evan Francis – University of Alabama in Huntsville*, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Troy University, Mississippi State University
Garrett Gladdish – Auburn University*, Mississippi State University
Ben Hodge – Auburn University*
Christian Hunter – Calhoun Community College*
Brent King – University of Alabama in Huntsville*
April Little – University of North Alabama*
Patrick Metzgar – Marion Military Institute*
Spencer Parker – Auburn University*
Kaitlyn Peevy – Calhoun Community College*
Aliyah Prater – Auburn University*, The University of Alabama
Ryann Schlangen – Troy University*, University of North Alabama
Julie Reid – Mississippi College*, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Concord University, University of West Alabama, Colorado Christian University, Huntingdon College, Francis Marion University
Emme Slaton – Auburn University*
Kyle Stuart – Wallace State Community College*, Calhoun Community College
Nichols Teichmiller – Faulkner State Community College*, Auburn University at Montgomery, University of South Alabama, University of North Alabama
Haley Terry – University of Alabama at Birmingham*, University of South Alabama
Taylor Townsend – University of South Alabama*, The University of Alabama, University of North Alabama
Mariah Vincent – Calhoun Community College*, North-West Shoals Community College
Maddie Vinton – Mississippi State University*, West Virginia University
Bekah Voss – University of Alabama in Huntsville*
Colby Wooton – Calhoun Community College*
Tommy Xiao – University of Alabama at Birmingham*
The 2015 Distinguished Faculty Award was awarded to Ms. Donna
Oliver who teaches in the Upper School math department. The senior class chooses a faculty
member who has prepared them for lives of impact.
Julie Reid and Evan Francis received The Heritage Award at commencement in May. This honor, selected by the core faculty instructing the seniors, is granted to students who most exemplify characteristics that would empower a graduate to live a life of impact.
Building tradition at Decatur Heritage...Recent graduates were honored at a luncheon hosted by the Board of Trustees for attending first through twelfth grade consecutively at Decatur Heritage. Honorees pictured left to right were Merrell Bowman, Kaitlyn Peevy, Emory Buckner, Brent King, Jada Blankenship, Braden Blagburn, Haley Felkins, Evan Francis, Haley Terry, Tommy Xaio, Bekah Voss, and Maddie Vinton.
Twelve Year Club
*denotes college attending
The Distinguished Faculty Award
Visit our website at www.dhca.org.
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! ! !! ! ! DHCA 2015-2016
HomecomingOctober 9
Watch for details of festivities!!!!
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Center for Excellence SUMMER 2015
Our "Center For Excellence" program continues to grow, providing enrichment opportunities for students in the Morgan County area. The program that began in 2010 is open to all students and offers opportunities for discovering and exploring talents and skills while engaging in meaningful and fun experiences through arts, instructional, and sports academies.
New course offerings coming September 2015
>>>>>>>>>> 2015-2016 DHCA CHEER SQUADS
Order Forms for August may be printed from the school website. Please return a completed lunch order form with payment no later than Wednesday, August 5. You may bring your order to the main school office or mail to DHCA Cafeteria, P.O. Box 5659, Decatur, AL 35601-0659.
Front row: Llewellyn South, Avery Bowman, Aspen Bevel, Bailey Founds, Anna Riggs, and Brooklyn Parker.Back row: Lily Holdbrooks, Ashley Little, Aleah Jenkins, Savanah Sandlin, Audrey Jett. Grace Haulie Johnson, Lily Catherine Holland, Reagan Gowen, Olivia Gailey, and Lydia Ruth Strickland.
Painting with Rickie Bricks 4 Kids
Standing left to right: McKenzie Hood, Rea Garner, Raleigh Ladner, Sarah Grace Burney, Lucy Orr, Daija Milam, and Alex Joseph.Not pictured: Florence Bowman
Varsity
Junior
Varsity
is for students who would like to become better speakers. Events include debate, interpretation of published pieces, and original speeches. Upper School students who are interested in learning more about the Heritage Forensic Team should stop by Mrs. Cimino's classroom or email her at [email protected].
Yoga
Greetings from the library!
Heritage readers and writers can look forward to a school year Þlled with opportunities to
grow and to nurture their literary lives.
Happy Reading!
HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member in good standing with the Association of Christian Schools International.
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¥ ¥ ¥BOYSÕ TENNIS¥ ¥ ¥
The Decatur Daily announces Spring Sports All-Area Awards
¥ ¥ ¥SOFTBALL¥ ¥ ¥
Chandler Sparkman was named to the All-Area Class 1A-4A Softball Team and Brianna Cagle received Honorable Mention.
¥ ¥ ¥GOLF¥ ¥ ¥
Pictured top left to right: Clay Shaw, Trace Lentz, and Nichols
Teichmiller along with Kyle Stuart (left), and Jackson Keith (right)
were named Honorable Mention.
¥ ¥ ¥BASEBALL¥ ¥ ¥
Braden Blagburn, Evan Francis, Spencer Parker, and Riley Thrasher were named to the All-Area Golf Team.
Golfer of the Year John Reese Hamn
Congratulations to rising junior John Reese Hamn for being selected the The Daily’s Golfer of the Year. John Reese was the state Class 1A-2A individual champion.
¥ ¥ ¥GIRLSÕ TENNIS¥ ¥ ¥
Top left to right are Abby Tubbs and April Little and bottom left to right are Emme Slaton and Merrell
Bowman who received Honorable Mention to the
All-Area Tennis Team.
Coach of the Year Steve Meek
Jeff Hunter (left) was named First Team Middle Infield and Grayson Wakefield
(right) was named First Team Pitcher to the All-Area 1A-4A Baseball Team.
Brent King and Josh Burgreen were named
Honorable Mention to the All-Area Tennis Team.
¥ ¥ ¥GIRLSÕ SOCCER¥ ¥ ¥
Top right are Katie Jones and Llewellyn South and below are Destinee Blaxton, Kayla Eaton, and Reagan Gowen who were named Honorable Mention.
Julie Reid (left ) was named to the All-Area
Soccer Team.
SPORTS SCENE
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
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XC TRAINING BEGINS AUGUST 10 at 3pm
First MatchesAugust 27 at 4pm
Varsity at home vs Falkville and East Lawrence
Middle school vs Hartselle,Sparkman, and Madison Academy
Coaching StaffKelly Garland - Varsity
Meghan Cole - JVKayla Miller - Middle School
Directions: Travel east on Highway 67. Turn left on Bethel Road. Go approximately .8 mile. Turn right on Cave Springs Road. Priceville Elementary School will be on the right and the stadium is behind the elementary school.
RACES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 12
Booster Club
FISHING TEAM
PRESEASON CONDITIONING BEGINS AUGUST 17for all basketball, track, so.ball, and baseball par2cipants who are not playing football or volleyball or running cross country. See Coach Marshall or Coach Armstrong for details.
Season kicks off August 28, 7pm, vs Falkville
Fall Golf TournamentMonday, October 12
Burningtree Country Club
Watch for details!
Meet the EaglesMonday, August 17Gym Parking Lot
Shooting Team2015 Alabama State
Shoot Results
Clay Shaw -‐ Amateur Arapshoo2ng Singles Champion and AIM (Academics, Integrity, Marksmanship) Singles Junior Runner-‐up
Abby Terry -‐ Alabama AIM State Sub-‐Junior High Lady Champion
Jake Newton -‐ Alabama AIM Shamrock Shoot-‐out Youth State Winner
Please contact Coach Vernon Hurst at [email protected] for more information.
Home Football Gameswill be played at
Priceville High School stadiumlocated at
438 E Cave Springs Road
Clay, Jake, and Abby
Briana Tucker, right, holds up her catch during the weigh-in of the Tim Horton High School Bass Anglers Challenge on Pickwick Lake. High school students from around the state competed in the third-annual event, which offers up to $20,000 in scholarship money.
Briana Tucker, Connor Fortenberry, Coach Blake Gowen, and Mitchell Gowen participated in the 4th Annual Angling for Autism Fishing Tournament benefitting the Riley Center in honor of Parker Bradshaw who is pictured third right with his parents, Holly and Mark.
¥ ¥ BASKETBALL ¥ ¥ The Decatur Daily All -Area Team
Dakota Hunter, Walker Jones, and Patrick Metzgar
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DHCA WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIESPayne Thompson, K5
son of Richard and Katie ThompsonCole (Nainoa) Burchell, K5
son of Aaron and Maia BurchellAnastasia Suggs, K5
daughter of Dr. Jay and Elena SuggsEmma Barran, K5
daughter of George and Brooke BarranClayton Barran, K5
son of Em and Jill BarranAlexandra Menin, K5
daughter of Amber MeninHudson Wallace, 5th grade
son of David and Melanie WallaceNolan Light, 8th grade
son of Dr. Ben and Diana LightTaylor Northcutt, 9th grade, and Callen Northcutt, K5
sons of Clint and Ahbra NorthcuttJeremiah Eze, K5
son of Ian Eze and Bethany EzeAlexandra Bowling, K5
daughter of James and Amanda BowlingAudrey Jett, 9th grade
daughter of Bobby and Mary JettEllie Kennedy, K5
daughter of Jason and Dr. Rachel KennedyReed Rogers, K5
son of Adam and Laura RogersLuke Selvidge, K5
son of Jordan and Katharine SelvidgeAlyssa Deboer, K5
daughter of Joseph and Angela DeboerNoah Johnson, K5
son of Mike and Katie JohnsonGrey Cathey, 2nd grade
son of Matthew and Whitney CatheyJenna Ross, K5
daughter of Gabe and Melissa RossVictoria Bender, K5
daughter of Dr. Tom and Amanda BenderEllie Metzgar, 6th grade
daughter of Gary and Sherri MetzgarBraxton Woodruff, 5th grade
son of Jaysen and Pam WoodruffBrian Brown, 6th grade
son of Tony and Christy BrownRiggs McLeod and Miller McLeod, 3rd grade
children of Michael and Holli McLeodCameron Palahach, 4th grade
son of Brandon and Maureen PalahachNoah Ju Kim, 11th grade
international student from KoreaBrent and Jennifer Barksdale, host parents
Kylie Choi, 12th gradeinternational student from China
Jerry and Shelia Lindsey, host parentsAlex Malone, 6th grade
son of Alex and Twila MaloneJake Gann, 9th grade
son of Dwayne and Kim GannGus Rossouw, 2nd grade, and Mia Rossouw, K5
children of Paul and Cristi RossouwLeighton Puryear, K5
son of Dr. Milton Padgett and Katrina PuryearBowden Williams, 5th grade
son of Jonathan Williams and James and Bridgette HendersonCan Cui, 12th grade
international student from ChinaJames and Karen Belcher, host parents
Aiden Leffers, 2nd gradeson of Jonathan Leffers and Venessa LeffersMac Murphy and Sam Murphy, 11th grade
sons of Billy and Jan MurphyAiden Garriss, 6th grade
son of Jaime Garriss Kaylee Bryant, K5
daughter of Philip and Abigail BryantCaleb Johnson, 8th grade
son of Dr. Jeff and Sherri JohnsonHan-nah Ameri, 7th grade
daughter of Jonathan Ameri and Mary JonesAshleigh Vickery, 8th grade
daughter of Jeff and Kelly HansardMason Moore, 8th grade
son of Joshua and Gina MooreEaston Sandin, 11th grade
son of Jonathan Sandlin and Tanya VeresClay Smith, 7th grade
son of Steve and Cindy SmithKatherine Fike, K5
daughter of John and Keri FikeEthan Moss, K5
son of Thad and Michelle MossAdam Ray, 1st grade
son of Richard Wilder and Samantha Ray-WilderHarrison Daigre, 3rd grade, and Lucy Daigre, 1st grade
children of Dr. Justin and Cassie DaigreReese Wilkerson, K5
daughter of Rusty and Jenna WilkersonLexi Scott, K5
daughter of Josh and Lori ScottWyatt Farrior, 12th grade
son of Charles and Candice FarriorAnnie Drennen, K5
daughter of Daniel and Jane Drennen
Students accepted and enrolled after July 10 will be featured in the next newsletter.
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Ty Patterson’s Birthday
8:15amDHPA Kick-off
Meeting,Media Center
MEET THE EAGLESGym Parking Lot
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 6pm
Upper School Parent
Orientation, Cafetorium
Connie Murray’s Birthday
Tammy Legg’s Birthday
Football begins this week!Full schedule details at
www.dhca.org under “athletics”Volleyball begins this week!Check www.dhca.org forcomplete schedule
listed under“Athletics”
Jennifer Densmore’s Birthday
Katherine Helms’
Birthday
Refer toBack Cover
for schedule of today’s events
Amy Holdbrooks’
Birthday
Mike Smith’s Birthday
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Ty Patterson’s Birthday
8:15amDHPA Kick-off
Meeting,Media Center
MEET THE EAGLESGym Parking Lot
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 6pm
Upper School Parent
Orientation, Cafetorium
Connie Murray’s Birthday
Tammy Legg’s Birthday
Football begins this week!Full schedule details at
www.dhca.org under “athletics”Volleyball begins this week!Check www.dhca.org forcomplete schedule
listed under“Athletics”
Jennifer Densmore’s Birthday
Katherine Helms’
Birthday
Refer toBack Cover
for schedule of today’s events
Amy Holdbrooks’
Birthday
Mike Smith’s Birthday
Ty Patterson’s Birthday
8:15amDHPA Kick-off
Meeting,Media Center
MEET THE EAGLESGym Parking Lot
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 6pm
Upper School Parent
Orientation, Cafetorium
Connie Murray’s Birthday
Tammy Legg’s Birthday
Football begins this week!Full schedule details at
www.dhca.org under “athletics”Volleyball begins this week!Check www.dhca.org forcomplete schedule
listed under“Athletics”
Jennifer Densmore’s Birthday
Katherine Helms’
Birthday
Refer toBack Cover
for schedule of today’s events
Amy Holdbrooks’
Birthday
Mike Smith’s Birthday
AUGUST 69am to 12pm: 7th-12th Grade Students pick up schedule & locker assignment, main school foyer11:30am to 1pm: ÒMeet and GreetÓ for Kindergarten-6th Grade ¥ Students bring school supplies
1pm to 1:30pm: Ice Cream Social for all Kindergarten-6th Grade Students, Cafetorium5:30pm: Parent Orientation for K5-4th Grades*, Cafetorium
6:15pm: Parent Orientation for 5th and 6th Grades*, Cafetorium7pm: Parent and Student Orientation for all 7th Grade Students, Cafetorium
*Student supervision will be provided
AUGUST 107:15am: Welcome Breakfast for new 7th-12th Grade Students, Room A103
7:45am: Upper School Student Assembly, Cafetorium8am: Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents, Media Center
AUGUST 11 6pm: Parent Orientation for 7th-12th Grade, Cafetorium
EVENTS2015-2016
NONPROFITU.S. POSTAGE
PAIDDecatur, AL
35601Permit No. 805
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P.O. Box 5659 • Decatur, Alabama 35601 • 256.351.4275
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Memorials, honorariums, and gifts may be mailed to DHCA, P. O. Box 5659, Decatur, AL 35601-0659.