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from DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2015 2016 KEEPING FIRST THINGS FIRST Our Leadership Mr. Scott Mayo Headmaster Mr. Jeremy Jones K-12 Chief Learning Leader Mr. Michael Holiday Assistant Principal Mr. Ty Patterson Athletic Director Mr. Steve Atchley Facility Manager & Assistant AD Mrs. Scarlet Bolan Food Service Director Mrs. Melissa Ross Guidance Counselor Mrs. Heather Sasser Chief Financial Officer Board of Trustees Mr. Blake Temple, Chairman Mr. Em Barran Mr. Dan Hicks Mrs. Blythe Bowman Mr. Neal Holland Mrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Jeff Parker Mrs. Laura Hellard Mr. Stratton Orr Mrs. Tricia Heyward Mr. Skip Thompson Faculty and Staff Mrs. Patty Annerton Math & Spanish Mrs. Paula Armstrong Business Math & Bible Mrs. Noelle Barron Kindergarten Mrs. Hannah Birchfield Math Mrs. Debbie Bishop Second Grade Mrs. Glenda Briley Music Mrs. Libby Brown Projects Coordinator Mrs. Leigh Ann Chiles Instructional Enhancement Facilitator Mrs. Kelly Cimino Curriculum, English, Logic & Forensics Mrs. Kathy Coffey First Grade Ms. Paizley Coffey First Grade Mrs. Debbie Crews Third Grade Mrs. Jennifer Densmore Fifth & Sixth Grade Mrs. Kim Elliott Fifth & Sixth Grade Mrs. Amy Francis Financial Secretary Ms. Beverly Gorden Fifth & Sixth Grade Mrs. Teresa Hall Instructional Aide Mrs. Katherine Helms Government & English Mrs. Anna Hodges English & Yearbook Mrs. Mary Kay Hodges Media Center Mrs. Amy Holdbrooks Instructional Aide Mrs. Yvonne Holiday Physical Education Mrs. Sandra Howard Science Mrs. Carole Janorschke Upper School Secretary Mrs. Donna Jarnagin Math Mrs. Rosellen Jones Lower School Secretary Mrs. Karen Keith Science Mrs. Tammy Legg Food Service Staff Mrs. Becky Linderman Fourth Grade Mrs. Amy Little Health Room Mrs. Kerstin Lynch Third Grade Mr. Jason Marshall Physical Education Ms. Melissa McCullough Writing Enhancement Facilitator Mrs. Julie McGough English & History Mr. Steve Meek Physical Education & History Mrs. Connie Murray Instructional Enhancement Facilitator Mrs. Donna Oliver Math Mrs. Kim Parker Instructional Aide Mrs. Leah Reid Fifth & Sixth Grade Mr. Colten Sherrill Science Mrs. Melissa Simpson Food Service Staff Mrs. Brenda Smith Second Grade Mr. Mike Smith History Mrs. Sandy Stephenson Kindergarten Mrs. Jodi Suggs Technology Mrs. Angie Teichmiller History Mrs. Holly Thompson Athletic Secretary Mrs. Amy Tubbs Art Mr. Terry Tucker After School Aide Mr. Jeff Vaughn Band Mrs. Liz Vick Health Room Mrs. Irina Washburn Russian Mrs. Barbara Wright Technology SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2015 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 2 Scott Mayo, Headmaster (Continued on Page 3) As we enter a reaccreditation year, the premise of the process is “continual improvement.” When looking at new (or ancient) ideas for improvement, it is imperative to examine the context of those ideas to see if or how they can transfer into our current situation. What we know is that those ideas must be consistent on a theoretical level with our statement of faith and mission, vision, and values. On the practical side, those ideas must support our goal of preparing students for lives of impact. Even if both of those aspects are true, it still does not necessarily follow that all seemingly effective initiatives will flourish in our school in the current culture at this time in history. Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is not the only institution subject to those concerns. Education in general and Christian schooling in particular are exposed to much reasoning of the “but this is working over there” or “this has always worked in the past” ilk. These pressures are easily illustrated. The educational system in Finland is rightly touted as producing exemplary results. However, when one realizes that the Finnish approach yields those results in the context of a highly homogenous population and a culture that deeply values education, the fact is clear that it is not just as easy as replicating some educational techniques. The current successes are closely tied to the current environment. Another danger is to assume that approaches and techniques that have worked historically will continue to generate similar results as environments change. The vast networks of Christian Reformed schools in the rural Midwest and Catholic schools in urban centers were a testimony to strong subcultures that deeply valued Christian education. The drop in the number of those schools has been as much a reflection of the cultural and economic changes outside the school doors as to anything going on within the classroom walls.

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from DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2015–2016

KEEPING FIRST THINGS FIRSTOur 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 GradeMrs. 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 GradeMr. Colten Sherrill ScienceMrs. 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. Terry Tucker After School AideMr. Jeff Vaughn BandMrs. Liz Vick Health RoomMrs. Irina Washburn RussianMrs. Barbara Wright Technology

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2015

VOLUME 16, ISSUE 2

Scott Mayo,Headmaster

(Continued on Page 3)

As we enter a reaccreditation year, the premise of the process is “continual improvement.” When looking at new (or ancient) ideas for improvement, it is imperative to examine the context of those ideas to see if or how they can transfer into our current situation. What we know is that those ideas must be consistent on a theoretical level with our statement of faith and mission, vision, and values. On the practical side, those ideas must support our goal of preparing students forlives of impact. Even if both of those aspects are true, it still does not necessarily follow that all seemingly effective initiatives will flourish in our school in the current culture at this time in history.

Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is not the only institution subject to those concerns. Education in general and Christian schooling in particular are exposed to much reasoning of the “but this is working over there” or “this has always worked in the past” ilk. These pressures are easily illustrated. The educational system in Finland is rightly touted as producing exemplary results. However, when one realizes that the Finnish approach yields those results in the context of a highly homogenous population and a culture that deeply values education, the fact is clear that it is not just as easy as replicating some educational techniques. The current successes are closely tied to the current environment.

Another danger is to assume that approaches and techniques that have worked historically will continue to generate similar results as environments change. The vast networks of Christian Reformed schools in the rural Midwest and Catholic schools in urban centers were a testimony to strong subcultures that deeply valued Christian education. The drop in the number of those schools has been as much a reflection of the cultural and economic changes outside the school doors as to anything going on within the classroom walls.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Service

“A Tribute to the American Veteran”Monday, November 9

Celebration begins at 8:31am

Invite a veteran tobe our honored guest.

A NEW FACE INa NEW PLACE

Welcome the addition of Colten Sherrill to the Upper School science department to teach seventh and eighth grades. He is a recent graduate of the University of North Alabama. Mr. Sherrill and his wife, Hart, attend Valley Grove Baptist Church.

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

The Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, and students would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Vernon Hurst for his tenure on the Board of Trustees. Dr. Hurst rotated off the Board in July after serving twelve years.

Decatur  Heritage  announces  that  3-­‐GIS  joins  our  team  of    Partners  in  Education.    The  local  software  technology  company  helps  utilities  and  telecom  providers  with  designing,  building,  and  managing  fiber,  gas,  and  electric  networks.    Taking  a  modern  approach  to  network  modeling,  3-­‐GIS  has  grown  to  a  global  powerhouse  delivering  its  technology  world-­‐wide  enabling  their  customers  to  achieve  a  faster  marketing  time  and  more  efficient  network  managing.    

PARTNER IN EDUCATIONis a cooperative program developed by local public and

private schools and the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce. This program allows our students and

teachers to see how classroom learning can be applied in the business world, provide our partners an opportunity to learn more about Decatur Heritage, and how the two can partner in ways that will be advantageous to both

school and businesses.

President/CEO  Tom  Counts  says,  “3-­‐GIS  is  pleased  to  associate  itself  with  a  school  that  is  preparing  students  to  be  extraordinary,  God-­‐centered,  and  servant-­‐minded.    These  are  traits  that  my  company  looks  for  when  hiring.    We  are  happy  to  align  with  Decatur  Heritage  as  they  prepare  students  for  today’s  real-­‐life  challenges  and  strength  of  character  to  build  a  better  tomorrow.”

See a full listing of ourPartners in Education

on the back cover

Mrs. Sandy Stephenson was honored at the Faculty Orientation for serving twenty years on the Decatur Heritage faculty. She has taught pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first, fifth, and sixth grades, coached tennis, and sponsored the cheer squad.

Mrs. Stephenson says “I truly have been blessed over the past twenty years with wonderful school families, students, and colleagues.”

KEEPING FIRST THINGS FIRST

“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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(Continued from the front cover)

  In that we are located in the American South, the Bible Belt, if you will, it would be easy to be lulled into a false sense of complacency. However, the past few years, culminating in some landmark decisions this summer, should serve to awaken us to the new lay of the cultural land. Painfully, we need to recognize that these changes are not the driving force of cultural demise but merely the reflection of existing cultural malaise.

What are the implications for us at Decatur Heritage? What pressures will those permeating factors place on our school? The most blatantly obvious truth to note is that we should no longer assume a shared understanding or valuation of what we do, either from the culture at large or from our constituency as a whole. Volumes have been written on the subjects, but for sake of simplicity, I am placing our school in a post-Christian, consumerist culture. This position is not all bad in that it forces the issue of our existence in several positive ways.

In our opening meeting with the faculty this year, I shared how that is truly great news. In the current environment, our message, if faithful, will stand out in a way unheard of in our lifetimes. Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, says in his latest book, Onward: Engaging the Culture without Losing the Gospel, that the “increasing marginalization of Christianity offers an opportunity for the church to reclaim a gospel vision that has been too often obscured, even within sectors of the church we think of as ‘conservative.'” We have, as he puts it “…the opportunity to bear witness in a culture that often does not even pretend to share our ‘values.’ That is not a tragedy since we were never given a mission to promote ‘values’ in the first place, but to speak instead of sin and of righteousness and judgment, of Christ and his kingdom.”

What a powerful reminder that, as we are busy Keeping First Things First, we can prepare our students for lives of impact in a culture that so desperately needs it. In the next few issues, I will begin to describe not only how we can work to ensure that those first things are prominent in our classrooms but also how we can guard against institutional drift in times like these. Attainment of these goals is a huge responsibility, and we covet your prayers!

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

John and Brittany with Remus and Felix

SENIOR

SCOPE

The beginning of a new school year is the perfect opportunity to commit to starting strong and carrying that vigor out to the end of the school year. Yes, I am reemphasizing what teachers say every year because I believe what they say. This notion originates not from our teachers but from God. Ephesians 6:7 tells us to do everything to the best of our ability. God opens up long corridors full of endless doors of opportunities if we obey His word. However, if we don't even step foot inside that corridor by at least doing our schoolwork to the best of our ability, how could we then expect God to bless us with opportunities to excel in other areas?

written by Jonathan CiminoPresident, Class of 2016

My name is Brittany Denson Winfree and I am a member of the class of 2007. I graduated from Union University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree and work in Union’s Student Life department. While at Union, I met a wonderful man who is now my husband, and we are the proud parents of Isaac Lee. My time at Decatur Heritage was filled with many sweet memories and great friends. Some of my fondest memories while a student there are baking cookies on the hood of my Jeep when I was supposed to be in the restroom (yes, Mrs. Holland did give me detention for this), constant softball and basketball practices, bus rides to our basketball games in the oh-so-unreliable ‘Silver Bullet’ (I cannot count how many times this bus broke down), dressing up as Canterbury Tales characters in Mrs. Holland’s class, the cafeteria serving Papa John’s pizza every Thursday, driving Coach Oliver crazy during softball practice with my sweet dance moves and singing, and many more that would take too long to list.

I look back on these times and laugh at the silliness that took place, thank God for the sweet friends I made, and reminisce about the wonderful memories of playing sports for DHCA. The most memorable aspects of my time at Decatur Heritage, however, were the intentional teachers, the community that was carefully built and cultivated, and the emphasis on trusting in the gospel and living out genuine faith each day. At DHCA, academic success is not the ultimate goal of the teachers and administrators. Yes, you are being equipped with tools to aid in academic success; however, the hope of these great educators is to teach the gospel and hold up Christian values to each student placed under their care. It is incredible to have been a part of a school whose teachers and administrators see the preaching of the gospel and trusting in Christ as something to be treasured above all worldly things.

Students, realize and appreciate that you are blessed. Be aware of God’s rich blessings in allowing you to be a part of a school that promotes stringent academic goals, but more importantly, a school that holds up the gospel of Christ. You have access to teachers who care for your heart, not merely what you can accomplish academically. Thank the Lord for his kindness and take advantage of your time at DHCA. My life has been greatly impacted by this great school, and I am thankful for the opportunity I had to be a Decatur Heritage Eagle!

Brittany Winfree

Drew  Atchley,  alumnus  2007,  is  pictured  with  his  dog  Web  on  the  cover  of  Alabama  Green.    Drew  is  the  assistant  superintendent  at  Ridge  Course  at  Oxmoor  Valley.

DHCA Student

Representing Little Miss Morgan County at the Alabama Woodlands State pageant in Montgomery, Kenzie Bowling won 2015 Little Miss Alabama Magnolia. She is the daughter of Kevin and Karen Bowling and in second grade. Kenzie will compete at the U.S. Woodlands pageant in February.

“OUR MISSION is to assist families by providing their children with an education

HERITAGE HEADLINES

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You are inv i ted tojo in DHCA parentseach Wednesday

at 2pmto pr ay fo r our

s tudents , teacher s ,and admin is t r at ion .

!

Masterpiece Guild supports the talents and energies of our art, music, forensic, and dramatic arts faculty by enhancing our curricular and extra-curricular fine arts programs. In the past, the guild has purchased equipment for the art department, staging pieces for productions, music stands, and a variety of other essentials.

Membership is available at the following levels: Fan ($25), Patron ($50), Orator ($75), Artists Circle ($100), and Producers Circle ($150). Please consider advancing fine arts at DHCA with a guild membership.

Name: ____________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________

List in Program as:____________________________________________________________________________________

Level of Support: __$25 __$50 __$75 __$100 __$150 ___I want to be involved with the Guild

Complete the form, attach your check payable to DHCA Masterpiece,

and return to

DHCA, P.O. Box 5659, Decatur, AL 35601-0659.

55210_MasterPiece_Flyer.indd 1 1/22/13 8:14:02 AM

Earn Cash for DHCAUse a Target “REDcard” or Target check card and DHCA receives 1% of your purchases. Simply designate Decatur Heritage as your choice of schools on your account.

Cards are available in the main school office or at your local Publix store. Present your card at check out and DHCA receives quarterly rebates from your grocery purchases.

More than 300 products, including Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Hamburger Helper, Ziploc, Kleenex, Hefty, and Avery have Box Top$ coupons.

Clip the labels and bring to the main school office.

ART: award-winning stained glass mosaic chosen to be displayed at the Old State Bank

FORENSICS: Duo Interpretation at “A Heart for the Arts”

DRAMA: Spring Play “Beauty and the Beast” MUSIC: Concert Band at “A Heart for the Arts”

tha t i s exce l l en t and wh ich in s t i l l s B ib l i ca l p r inc ip l e s to gu ide the i r l i ve s .”

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As we started to answer this question, we both recalled our struggle with the initial decision to enroll our daughter, Caroline, in first grade at Decatur Heritage. It was 2010 and we, like many families, had just come through the adversity of the Great Recession. There were so many questions, yet few answers. Like many decisions our family has faced, we trusted God to shine His light a few steps ahead of our yet unseen path. God quickly opened our eyes and revealed to us that by having Caroline enrolled here, we were making an investment in the future of our family – one that we hope will pay dividends beyond this generation. God has honored that initial decision in so many ways, and this fall, our son, Payne, will join his sisters, Caroline (sixth grade) and Mary Lane (third grade) at DHCA.

We teach our children God’s Word in our home. We hope to reflect the model in Deuteronomy 6:7 where God’s people are instructed to diligently teach their children its truth when they sit in their homes, when they walk (or drive) along the way, when they lie down at night and when they rise in the morning. In other words, it is God’s desire that His Word be on our hearts all the time. In the lives of our children, we are grateful that this concept is reinforced by not only the church they attend, but also by their school. Because of the time spent there, a child’s school has tremendous influence on their spiritual development – both good and bad. We are thankful for the godly impression of DHCA teachers, administrators, parents and peers who likewise invest in the spiritual development of our children. We truly believe that Decatur Heritage is integral in reinforcing the set of values and skills we hope to equip our children with – ones they will use in their daily lives to glorify God now and in the future.

As we drove past the school this summer, Payne yelled enthusiastically, “That’s my new school!” We also recently asked our daughters about their experience at Decatur Heritage. Mary Lane said that it was a fun school where she could “talk about Jesus.” Caroline replied, “It’s my school and I am thankful that I don’t have to wait ‘til Sunday to worship God.” Amen!      

    FThe  Thompsons

Happening in the Library...

Why We ChoseDecatur Heritage...

Walk in love,as Christ also has loved usand given Himself for us.

Ephesians 5:2

Caroline, Katie, Richard, Mary Lane, and Payne Thompson

Spring Break 2015 Trip to London and Paris

In England, we will get an introduction to cricket, attend an English theater workshop, and engage in British tradition with an afternoon tea.

In France, the culture highly values art, fashion and cuisine. Gain an appreciation for it all in a painting class, a visit to a fashion school, and a steak frites dinner.

We are one in the heart of Jesus.

Contact Mrs. Teichmiller at [email protected] for details.

Center  for  ExcellenceFALL  2015

September  30  -­‐  November  18Classes  include:

Pottery  at  the  WheelGooey  ScienceMusic  ManiaCheer  Nation

KarateGolf

BaseballAgility  &  Speed

BalletCreative  Keepsakes

Bricks  4  GodCooking  It  Up

visit the Book fair

September 14 - 18

Visit our website at www.dhca.org.

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WELCOME NEW STUDENTS AND FAMILIESJudson Collins, 4th grade, Lila Collins, 2nd grade,

and Georgia Collins, K5children of Brooks and Sherrie Collins

Summer Sims, 6th gradedaughter of Mark and Tina Sims

Ricardo Rosas, 7th gradeson of Richard and Patricia Tait

Cole Johnson, 10th gradeson of Pat and Alicia Johnson

Andria Bell, 7th grade, and Konstance Garth, K5daughters of Kendra Langford

Layla Hanvy, K5daughter of Brandon and Lynda Hanvy

Landon Naylor, 9th gradeson of Stacy Naylor and Jaimie Naylor

Patrick Benefield, 11th gradeson of Danny Benefield and Annette Sittre

Emily Herbert, 11th gradedaughter of Donald and Jennifer Herbert

Bronson Nguyen, 1st gradeson of Thuan and Kim Nguyen

Brodie Gillespie, K5nephew of Leigh Ann and Frank Gillespie

Justin He, 5th gradeson of Michael and Cindy He

First Day of School

Record enrollment of 413 as of August 10th!

Mark your calendarto shop the

Heritage Holiday MarketplaceNovember 14

Location and vendorswill be announced soon

HeritageHoliday

Marketplace

Decatur Heritage Parent Association2015-2016 Officers

Katie Thompson, President

Jennifer Bentley, Vice-President

Mitzi Founds, 2nd Vice-President

Laura Owens, Treasurer

Ali Propst. Secretary

Jami Buckner, Hospitality

Robyn Simmons, Homeroom Caregivers

We are all under one roof!

Praising God for His continuous faithfulness!

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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Students who are interested in playing tennis in the spring should contactMrs. Sandy Stephenson.

The varsity tennis teams are beginning to schedule matches for the spring season.

DHCA

Events include:Tailgate for the entire DHCA family

Corn Hole Tournament

Class banner competition

Assembly to introduce court

Pep rally

Crowning of the Queen duringhalf-time of game

Watch for details to be announced!

Spirit Week Activities:•Monday•

Class Color DayBattle of the Classes

•Tuesday•Excessive Accessories Day

•Wednesday•Generation Day

Dance Competition

•Thursday•Guys in Ties - Girls in Pearls

•Friday•DHCA Spirit Day

October 9

2015

FALL SPORTS ARE UNDERWAY.....~~Volleyball~~

September 1Middle school at home vs Eva and Union Hill

Varsity at Good Hope

~~Football~~September 4

Varsity at Shoals Christian September 8

Middle school at Brewer

~~Cross Country~~September 12

Chickasaw Trails Invitational at Oakville

DHCA varsity cheer squad participated in the 2015 Universal Cheerleaders Association cheer camp and claimed first place in Xtreme Routine.

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.

Varsity squad members Llewellyn South, Bailey Founds, Avery Bowman, Brooklyn Parker, Anna Riggs, and Aspen Bevel (pictured left to right) were named All-American Cheerleaders at the cheer camp.

Home football games w i l l b e p l a y e d a t Priceville High School stadium located behind Pr icevi l le Elementary School at 438 East Cave Springs Road.

Celebrating 20 years!

This year’s theme:

SPORTS SCENE

Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

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The purpose of the Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Athletic Booster Club shall be to support its athletic programs to become state championship caliber by:

• Promoting parental, student, and alumni involvement

• Providing and supporting necessary fund-raising activities

• Supplying labor for needed tasks• Improving and growing game attendance and

participation• Recognizing and supporting players• Working with the Athletic Director to realize state

championship caliber programs

Your Booster Club has worked hard the past few years to accomplish these goals. We think we are seeing the fruits of our labor, as many of our athletic teams are competing for state championships. We continue to see our attendance and participation increase. The Booster Club has contributed more than $75,000 to the athletic department. Listed below are some of the items that have been purchased:

•Annual “Meet the Eagles” team recognition and tailgate event•Multi-sport utility trailer •Softball, football, and baseball field Sand Pro Machine •Baseball team batting cage, turf, and field accessories•AED Defibrillator for Sandlin Road gym •Gym floor cleaning machine•Portable storage building for mowers and Sand Pro machine•Soccer goals and equipment•Volleyball practice machine •Funded the initiation of the track team and equipment •Track and PE multi-purpose field funds (south of Lower School wing)•Football high tech practice dummies •Ball machine for tennis team•Year-end banquet for all athletic teams

(complete listing is available from any Booster Club officer)

BOOSTERCLUB

Executive CommitteeBrian Cagle, President

Karen Bowling, First Vice-PresidentLeif Founds, Second Vice-President

and MembershipMark Waters, TreasurerTerrie Riggs, Secretary

BoardBarry Keith

Allen BishopReese HamnLydia Beck

John HunterKim Parker

Patrick O’BrienAndrea BrownCathy Parker

Karen HamptonEric Cottingham

Ginger BevelDavid Riggs

presents5th Annual Golf Classic

Monday, October 12Burningtree Golf Course

For more information,contact Karen Bowling at 256-417-5413

or [email protected] the Booster ClubForms are available in the

main school office.

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Holiday

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

2pm

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Available on RenWeb

Rosellen Jones’ Birthday

Scott Mayo, Glenda Briley,

and Angie Teichmiller‘s

Birthday

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

Vestavia Novice

Forensic Tournament

Parents’

2pm

2pm

2pm

2pm

Early Dismissalfor students

Fall 2015

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Progress Reports available on RenWeb

Book Fair

Holiday

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

2pm

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Available on RenWeb

Rosellen Jones’ Birthday

Scott Mayo, Glenda Briley,

and Angie Teichmiller‘s

Birthday

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

Vestavia Novice

Forensic Tournament

Parents’

2pm

2pm

2pm

2pm

Early Dismissalfor students

Fall 2015

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Progress Reports available on RenWeb

Book Fair

SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

Holiday

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

2pm

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Available on RenWeb

Rosellen Jones’ Birthday

Scott Mayo, Glenda Briley,

and Angie Teichmiller‘s

Birthday

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

Vestavia Novice

Forensic Tournament

Parents’

2pm

2pm

2pm

2pm

Early Dismissalfor students

Fall 2015

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Progress Reports available on RenWeb

Book Fair

Holiday

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

2pm

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Available on RenWeb

Rosellen Jones’ Birthday

Scott Mayo, Glenda Briley,

and Angie Teichmiller‘s

Birthday

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

Vestavia Novice

Forensic Tournament

Parents’

2pm

2pm

2pm

2pm

Early Dismissalfor students

Fall 2015

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Progress Reports available on RenWeb

Book Fair

Holiday

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

2pm

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Available on RenWeb

Rosellen Jones’ Birthday

Scott Mayo, Glenda Briley,

and Angie Teichmiller‘s

Birthday

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

Vestavia Novice

Forensic Tournament

Parents’

2pm

2pm

2pm

2pm

Early Dismissalfor students

Fall 2015

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Progress Reports available on RenWeb

Book Fair

Holiday

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

2pm

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Available on RenWeb

Rosellen Jones’ Birthday

Scott Mayo, Glenda Briley,

and Angie Teichmiller‘s

Birthday

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

Vestavia Novice

Forensic Tournament

Parents’

2pm

2pm

2pm

2pm

Early Dismissalfor students

Fall 2015

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Progress Reports available on RenWeb

Book Fair

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8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Booster Club Golf Tournament

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

2pm

5:30pmHomecoming

TailgateGym parking lot

2015

Jeremy Jones’ Birthday

Holiday

available on RenWeb

Steve Atchley’s Birthday

Brenda Smith’s Birthday

PSAT FOR 10TH AND

11TH GRADE STUDENTS

2pm

2pm

2pm

Stennis NoviceForensic

TournamentMississippi State

University

Early Dismissalfor students

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

OCTOBER

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Booster Club Golf Tournament

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

2pm

5:30pmHomecoming

TailgateGym parking lot

2015

Jeremy Jones’ Birthday

Holiday

available on RenWeb

Steve Atchley’s Birthday

Brenda Smith’s Birthday

PSAT FOR 10TH AND

11TH GRADE STUDENTS

2pm

2pm

2pm

Stennis NoviceForensic

TournamentMississippi State

University

Early Dismissalfor students

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Booster Club Golf Tournament

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

2pm

5:30pmHomecoming

TailgateGym parking lot

2015

Jeremy Jones’ Birthday

Holiday

available on RenWeb

Steve Atchley’s Birthday

Brenda Smith’s Birthday

PSAT FOR 10TH AND

11TH GRADE STUDENTS

2pm

2pm

2pm

Stennis NoviceForensic

TournamentMississippi State

University

Early Dismissalfor students

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Booster Club Golf Tournament

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

2pm

5:30pmHomecoming

TailgateGym parking lot

2015

Jeremy Jones’ Birthday

Holiday

available on RenWeb

Steve Atchley’s Birthday

Brenda Smith’s Birthday

PSAT FOR 10TH AND

11TH GRADE STUDENTS

2pm

2pm

2pm

Stennis NoviceForensic

TournamentMississippi State

University

Early Dismissalfor students

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

8:15amDHPA MeetingMedia Center

Football ContinuesFull schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Booster Club Golf Tournament

Find schedule for cross country meets

at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Volleyball action continues!Complete schedule available atwww.dhca.org under“Athletics”

2pm

5:30pmHomecoming

TailgateGym parking lot

2015

Jeremy Jones’ Birthday

Holiday

available on RenWeb

Steve Atchley’s Birthday

Brenda Smith’s Birthday

PSAT FOR 10TH AND

11TH GRADE STUDENTS

2pm

2pm

2pm

Stennis NoviceForensic

TournamentMississippi State

University

Early Dismissalfor students

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

Parents’

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