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REACHING A MILESTONELooking Back, Future Focused

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strong minds. strong faith.

There is a time to remember and celebrate the past and a time to present a vision for the future. Both will happen at Madison Academy’s 60th Anniversary Celebration. Our special guest speaker, Philadelphia Eagles receiver and Madison Academy alum, Jordan Matthews put Mustang football on the national map when he began setting SEC records at Vanderbilt.

His inspirational message will set the stage for the announcement of the school’s vision by President Barry Kirkland. Help us support Madison Academy’s mission of Christian education with your participation in this important event. Mark your calendar for April 21, 2016. More details are coming soon!

SAVE THE DATE!

You Are Invited to Join

The Madison Academy Family

As We Celebrate

60 Years of Christian Education

April 21, 2016 • 6:30pm

The Jackson Center at Research Park

For more information, visit our website at macademy.org/celebration

FeaturesExpansionNew facilities will address the vision of 21st century education and space for incremental growth ...........................................CampusRenovation generates excitement through creative repurposing of campus facilities

Spiritual LifeStudents challenge each other to a deeper walk of faith and experience revival...........................................

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AlumniA Madison Academy legend reflects on 60 years of MA memories and faith-building stories...........................................

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4 - From The President 7 - Facilities11 - Primary/Elementary14 - Noteworthy15 - Development

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12 HistoryOur story began 60 years ago in a cotton field on Max Luther Drive and led us to the edge of Research Park...........................................

On the cover: 1956 Max Luther Drive campus began the legacy of christian education in Madison County, growing into the Cecil Ashburn campus in Madison

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Huntsville’s newest conference center, adjacent to Madison Academy in Research Park

MA Now! the semi-annual report for Madison Academy alumni and friends, is a publication of Madison Academy, 325 Slaughter Rd., Madison, AL 35758 2015 all rights reserved

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THE JACKSON CENTER AT RESEARCH PARK

SPECIAL GUEST JORDAN MATTHEWSPhiladelphia Eagles Wide Reciever and MA Alumnus

1st Annual Jordan Matthews Invitational Golf Tournament • Friday, April 22

THE JACKSON CONFERENCE CENTER

Minutes Away From Campus In Research Park

Time has a way of controlling everything. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reads, “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven.” God obviously made time a constant, a continuity of sort: never bending, never changing its pace, always “on time.” It is so reliable that we fit our lives around it. However, somewhere in time we are appointed with the duty of making strategic decisions that are for the future. We establish college funds for our children, we take out life insurance policies for our children, we lead a Christian life for ourselves and our children, we plan for retirement, etc. Those decisions are to ensure we proactively address that which is forthcoming, whether we are here to enjoy it or not.

Time has revealed many successes for MA over the last 17 years since moving to the Ashburn campus location. However, as we begin to enhance our curricular offerings, it has become apparent we must invest more attention to our facilities as we strive to address the needs of our families, our present students, and the needs of the students of tomorrow. Over the past year, the Board of Directors and I have worked diligently to refine Madison Academy’s vision and, in doing so, have identified a facility expansion as the key essential to addressing and better serving the spiritual, academic, artistic, and athletic program needs of our students.

Time brings us to the realization that an educational shift has taken place, and how the impact of technology on our culture has caught many off guard. Educational success is no longer about reproducing content knowledge, but about extrapolating from what we know and applying that knowledge through recognizing and exploiting new technologies that will equip our students to become active, engaged citizens. We feel it is time to create innovative, flexible-learning environments tailored to student engagement and also incorporate designed learning space that fosters the instructional delivery of the instructor. According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while others are growing at 9.8%. We also believe this is the right type of construction needed to further our Christian mission in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

Time has now come for us to reveal our expansion plans and share how we will use them to better prepare our students for exemplary success in their future endeavors. One scripture that we affianced prayer came from Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” We believe this is the right time for investing in the students who walk our halls today and those who will walk them in the future. I am excited about where we are going, and I think you will agree that our students will be too!

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dr. Kirkland leads the expansion development team with school architect Rodney Steger of Fuqua & Partners Architects, along with MA Facilities Director Brad Minor, Board member Dr. James Flatt,

and Director Of Advancement Glen Laird

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Dr. Barry KirklandPresident, Madison Academy

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FUTURE FACILITIES

New facilities are on the drawing board for future expansion that will support our academic, arts, athletic and spiritual formation programs. The Performance Center will be a renovation and extension of our upstairs gym to make it more of a multi-function facility. The extension will include classrooms, a technical room for stage production, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The primary modification to the existing structure will be improved seating to allow for greater auditorium capacity and comfort during chapel and stage performances.

Also on the drawing board is a new STEAM (sciences, technology, engineering, arts, and math) extension added to the north end of our main facility. Since the construction will displace the current administrative offices, those offices will be relocated upstairs with easier access for visitors. The construction on both levels will include traditional classrooms and a large open room for collaborative activity or STEAM lab projects that require an abundance of space. Modifications to the Elementary entrance are also on the drawing board to provide a drive-through portico for parents and students during inclement weather conditions. Currently the school does not have an area that provides this functionality. This will match existing architecture structure and design and will be a great practical addition to our school.

These modifications will help better prepare our students for exciting collegiate academic paths and career opportunities. Our campus is one of Madison Academy’s greatest assets. It is expansive and conveniently located. The design of the original facility was created with the assumption that there would be modifications and additions over time. For the sake of our students and the generation to come, that time is quickly approaching.

Expansion Plans Advance Campus Growth

This rendering of the STEAM extension shows the entrance to the executive offices on the elementary level that will include two traditional classrooms and a 2300 square foot Interactive Education level

The lower STEAM level will contain three traditional classrooms, a fabrication lab, teacher workroom/lab storage, outdoor work space, and a 2400 sq.ft. collaborative lab

Artist’s concept of The Performance Center at Madison Academy

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CAMPUS

THE CORRAL

INNOVATION LAB

LUNCHROOM

MEDIA CENTER

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REPURPOSED SPACES CREATE FALL EXCITEMENT

WELCOME CENTER

Life moves at such a blistering pace that sometimes it seems like a blur. The passage of time leaves its mark by showing signs of wear and tear on the one hand, and the maturing of our landscape on the other. Updates to the facility began over the summer, and are making a strong impact on the learning environment.• The Corral, our campus coffee shop and store, is a place where we slow down, catch our breath, and visit, study and enjoy a snack. Visitors love to shop for school logo apparel. • The Lunchroom has changed to accommodate our rigorous modified block schedule. It allows us to feed more students in a shorter period

of time. But just wait! The enhancements planned for the summer will completely change the visual image of cafeteria. • The new Innovation Lab stimulates creativity and dares the student to dream big. Its functionality will evolve as we continue to strengthen our elementary technology curriculum. Outfitted with iMacs and 3D printers, this glassed in room welcomes observation from visitors. • Academic space is being modernized to accommodate learning styles of today’s student and support innovative course offerings. The Ashburn Media Center was redesigned with open spaces for collaborating in small groups, story time, and large group meetings. • The Welcome Center and Admissions Office have made our main entry more accessible and welcoming. The new admissions suite is staffed with a team ready to help prospective families move from idle curiosity to enrolled student. The entrance is now a more open space that provides easier access to the Jr. and Sr. High administrative offices. The improvements have created a more functional and visually appealing first impression for students and guests.

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It is fair to say that a revival of sorts has been happening on campus this year, and much of it is student led. Chapel and Bible classes have been impactful. Students have shared their passions about world problems like the persecution of Christians and the resulting refugee crisis, and challenged their peers to take action toward a solution. Students are challenging their peers to be authentic in their faith, and many others are openly expressing a desire to begin a walk of faith. Students witnessed the first ever baptism in the segment of Indian Creek that runs through our campus. Within days, others had given their lives to Christ with one more choosing to be baptized in the chilly waters surrounded by her friends.

The challenges facing Millennials regarding church allegiance is well-documented. Surveys have been conducted and books written chronicling the impact of technology on how Millennials perceive the world and the church’s role in addressing hunger, disease, poverty and persecution. These digital natives communicate differently and process information differently than their parents’ generation. They are well informed of global needs because of the massive flow of information on the internet.

The acceptance of faith must always be a personal choice. This generation witnessed far too many in the church pews on Sunday who acted nothing like Christ the rest of the week. They seek authenticity in the lives of believers.

Our challenge is to connect this generation with a timeless message. God loves all of us. Jesus died for all of us. We all need to live for Him. Students are more involved than ever in leading chapel. Students are discussing injustices in the world and searching for ways to make a difference.

Madison Academy is open to families of all faiths and no religious faith. We seek to treat all with love and respect, but we are emphatic about our faith in God, our need to understand His will for our lives, and our longing for relationship with Him.

Fall Brings Campus Spiritual RenewalDOWN IN THE RIVER TO PRAY

Among the students who made decisions to follow Christ, two asked Coaches David Pressley and Brian Privett to baptize

them in a section of Indian Creek that runs through campus

“In my short time at Madison Academy, I can see the passion for a real and unashamed relationship with Christ being circulated amongst administration, faculty, and students. We have tremendous leadership from students who have a strong faith walk, and our faculty feeds off of their zeal for Christ. Students are growing deeper because they are being challenged daily and are seeing other students respond to these challenges with commitments for Christ.“- David Pressley, MA Baseball Coach

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Old Madison Pike Reopens With New PossibilitiesTHE OLD IS NEW AGAIN

Everybody likes convenience, and when Old Madison Pike closed in March of 2014 for long overdue upgrades, we all cringed a little. Eighteen months later, a much safer and wider thoroughfare has reopened. According to 2010 traffic count data, over 16,000 cars use that road daily. Plans are in place to make improvements to the entrance similar to those on Slaughter Road. Additional work will be done to improve the landscape along the OMP corridor.

One of our dads, Bill Bailey, helped us get a grant during the summer that funded clearing underbrush on much of our campus. One of the most dramatic differences was along OMP, giving long overdue visibility to Little Madison Academy and the south side of our campus. Now drive by traffic can finally see what has been hidden for years. We are blessed with a beautiful campus, but thousands have driven by everyday without even knowing it exists. Our light is finally coming out from underneath the bushel.

photos by Bob Gathany, AL.com

“Thank you for your service” seems inadequate for expressing our deep gratitude to the men and women who fought for our freedom. We live in a military town. Many of our students have one or more parents who serve, and they have a better understanding than most about the sacrifice involved.

This year, we honored our veterans during a special ceremony with Congressman Mo Brooks and retired Sgt. Eddie Kimbrough as our special guest speakers. Our drama department performed a moving play based on a compilation of letters from soldiers to their loved ones. The Anchor Club hosted a reception for our veterans following a special matinee performance on Veterans Day.

When Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle led the inaugural walk across the new OMP Bridge, he was greeted at the Huntsville/Madison city limits by Madison Mayor Troy Trulok and a host of engineers, dignitaries, and city leaders as the ribbon was cut and the long awaited road improvement officially opened.

IMPROVEMENTS

HONORING THE GREATEST GENERATION

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NEW ERA IN ELEMENTARY LEADERSHIPThe Lusk name has been associated with Madison Academy since the mortar between the original cinder blocks was still wet. D.L. Lusk was a member of our fourth graduating class in 1961. He would eventually marry Patsy Lister (class of ‘68). She left her own unique mark by succeeding the original director of the kindergarten, Effie Phipps. The next generation, sons Brandon and Bradley would graduate from MA in 1990 and 1995 respectively.

When Carmelita Burton announced her retirement two years ago, the important discussions about succession began. Among the names being discussed was Missy Lusk, the wife of Brandon. She was one of many public school educators who chose Madison Academy for the education of her own children. The family ties to the school had been strong.

She was working as an intervention teacher at Legacy Elementary anticipating the day Bethany, the oldest of three, would be leaving for college. To prepare for this new phase of life, she went back to college and was awarded her Masters degree in Instructional Leadership. She was completely unaware that her name was being floated as a possible successor until she received a call from a friend asking if she had an interest. She began asking God about His plan for her life. She was captivated by the vision for academics and the challenges of leadership were appealing.

When asked about her vision as leader of the elementary school, she said, “To stretch students minds as far as we can academically, while teaching them to love Christ and one another.” She wants both students and teachers thinking and working outside the box, and encourages creativity. “We are preparing students for careers that haven’t been created yet.” Character development is important to her, as well. “I want us to teach students to be kind and to make wise decisions. They need to know that being different is okay.”

We love our grandparents at Little MA, and it isn’t just because they spoil us rotten. If we look at it from their perspective, it is easy to be out of the loop when those little ones leave home to start the whole school experience. This day pulls them in to help them see what their grandchildren are doing in this new phase of life. Children love an audience at this age, and we cannot think of a more receptive one than our grandparents to listen to the songs they have learned during their first days at school. This bridge of the generation gap is one of our favorite days of the year.

A GRAND DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS

Principal Missy Lusk with her mother-in-law, Patsy, who led our kindergarten in the 70’s. Both followed iconic figures at MA. Missy has a strong vision for academic growth at the elementary level while stimulating creativity.

Missy doesn’t let her administrative duties keep her from connecting with students. She supports hands on learning in all aspects of the curriculum.

Missy Lusk Continues Family’s Legacy

September 11,1957: Ann Estes and her 7th grade class pause to pose for a photograph in the newly constructed Madison County Bible School.

This picture from our archives is a reminder of our beginnings and provides an inspiring foundation for our future.

HISTORY

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1957: Max Luther Drive

“I remember staring out the front windows of the old school building, looking across Max Luther Drive at the beautiful horses grazing lazily in the sun. In spite of my short attention span in class, I was blessed with the tools to maneuver college and beyond. Madison Academy was such a big part of my family’s life. Donning a football uniform and playing for Coach Nunley along with my buddies is one of my greatest memories. Sometimes when life gets challenging I still remember Coach Nunley’s game plan—all you need is four yards every down!”

Ken DowdyClass Of 1971

Henri McDanielClass Of 1970

Curtis HillClass Of 1972

Ronnie WhiteClass Of !966

Cindy RichardsonClass Of 1980

Kristy SmithClass Of 1986

“We had many wonderful experiences at Madison Academy but what stands out in our memory is Chapel which we had daily. Here, we were privileged to hear some of the greatest Gospel preachers in the history of the Church including Byron Laird and Charles Coil. We are reminded of their words forty-five years later and are still guided everyday by their words and we pray that will continue to guide us the rest of our life.“

“As a senior at Madison Academy in 1971-72, exciting new construction was taking place at the school. After 16 years in the “old” school, with a downstairs cafeteria, a new elementary school and a new cafeteria to serve both the high school and elementary was built. I was the student aide to Mr. Randall Chadoin, the elementary principal that year, so I got to see ongoing construction first-hand every day. It was a very exciting time in the history of the school!”

“Oh how I wish our founding board members and teachers could see Madison Academy today. They would be assured that their strong faith and the vision they shared for Christian Education back in the 1950’s is still strong and thriving. The Max Luther Drive days were often filled with trying times but through many prayers and sacrifice of the early employees, we are reaping the rewards of those who preceded us.”

Margie Smith1972-Present

“My experience as a student at MA has truly been a blessing in my life. Through sports, academics, chorus, and service, I made lifelong memories and friendships in a Christian environment. I am so thankful for the teachers that taught and mentored me, and then my children. These teachers influenced us academically, but most importantly, spiritually.”

“I walked into the double doors of Madison County Bible School the first day it opened in 1955 at Max Luther Drive. I can still remember sitting in the classroom, looking out the front windows overlooking the Max Luther Plantation where many horses would be grazing in the green pasture. Every once in a while the horses would just start running as if it was the Kentucky Derby. When my youngest brother Gary started to Madison County Bible School in 1959, he had a bad habit of just getting out of his desk and start running out the front door. Since we had just moved into a house behind the school on Kildare Street, Gary would take off running home. I would spend his first year watching out the window for him to bolt home like the horses would do from time to time.“ “From the first day of Kindergarten in Mrs. Effie Phipps class, to graduating

with 33 amazing classmates in 1986, I have the fondest memories of my time spent on Max Luther Drive. The friendships that were made all those years together through athletics, academics and extra curricular activities, helped form life long friends almost 30 years later. Traveling across the county through chorus trips, allowed us to see beautiful places and people, while serving others with the gift of music. I believe my fellow classmates would be proud and impressed with the athletic, arts, and academic tracks that the Ashburn Campus now offers. Times were a little more simpler back in 1986, but the core values of Madison Academy have remained the same over the past 60 years.”

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“I remember the many beloved Christians and their friends who believed in Christian education and longed for the day there could be a Christian school in Huntsville. It was in 1953 that some began to meet and lay the plans. It was Joe D. Giles, Sr. of Giles and Kendall Cedar Mill at Maysville who offered the first sizable donation. This gave multitudes of people the heart to give themselves, what they had, and what they could borrow to make this school a reality.”

“My family has held close ties with the school until the present. Our children attended the Academy for a total of 44 years, our grandchildren for a total of 26 years. In addition to my father serving on the original board, both my son Keith and I each served four years on the Board of Directors. My eldest son currently serves on the board, and our daughter-in-law, Pam, has taught 5th grade for the last 23 years. This school has blessed our family more than we can really comprehend.”

“Fundraising has always been an ongoing activity. One event that I will never forget was the annual barbecue. We had several bold outdoorsmen who would prepare pits on the school grounds and spend the entire night keeping the fires burning and basting the beef, pork and chicken with their savory sauces. The ladies would come the next day and prepare all the side dishes and serve the food. We worked hard, but we had fun.”

Tommy Rosenblum is a bridge builder. He served on our Board of Directors at a difficult time in the school’s history. He was one of our first teachers. Because of his devoted service and decades of impact, we are happy to announce the naming of the Indian Creek Campus Bridge in his honor. Plans are underway for an official ceremony, once the bridge is in place.

It is our prayer that this will inspire more of us to be bridge builders. He represents a great generation of supporters. Let us never forget that the school we enjoy today was built on the dreams and sacrificial giving of bridge builders like Tommy Rosenblum.

TheBridgeBuilder

by Will Allen Dromgoole

Tommy RosenblumRelections From A Madison Academy Icon

An old man going a lone highway, Came, at the evening cold and gray, To a chasm vast and deep and wide.

Through which was flowing a sullen tide The old man crossed in the twilight dim,

The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned when safe on the other side

And built a bridge to span the tide.

“Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim near, “You are wasting your strength with building here;

Your journey will end with the ending day, You never again will pass this way;

You’ve crossed the chasm, deep and wide, Why build this bridge at evening tide?”

The builder lifted his old gray head; “Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said,

“There followed after me to-day A youth whose feet must pass this way.

This chasm that has been as naught to me To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be; He, too, must cross in the twilight dim;

Good friend, I am building this bridge for him!”

“I remember A.L. Moore who was an Elder in a local congregation and owner of a cotton gin in New Market. He knew the value of Christian education in his family from past years and he took great interest in MA. I’ll never forget when he was eighty years old he would come and speak to large audiences about supporting the school for the sake of our children. He would stand and with tears in his eyes, eloquently quote the classic poem “The Bridge Builder.” When he finished, there would not be a dry eye in the house. It was easy to open your heart and your wallet for Christian education after his words of wisdom.”

- Tommy Rosenblum

Sixty years of memories flood the heart of a great man, whose life has been at the core of Madison Academy since the school’s inception. His family spans four generations of dedication to the mission of Christian education in Madison County. We asked him to recall some of his fondest recollections.

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NOTEWORTHY

CASH RECIEVES NATION’S HIGHEST ACADEMIC AWARD We reported in our summer edition about MA’s first National Merit Scholar. After going to press, we learned that we had not one, but two. Andrew Cash was notified of achieving one of high schools’ greatest academic accomplishments. He is pursuing a degree in biology with an emphasis in genetics at UAB. Of the 1.5 million students who attempt to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship during their junior year of high school, only .5% are recognized as

scholars. Winners are highly sought after by universities, because of their accomplishments and potential for success.

FALL BREAK MISSIONSMA students who serve the families at Orlando’s Give Kids the World Village quickly learn that those who are suffering do not expect to be given “the world”; instead, they delight in the simplest pleasures: a warm smile, a kind word, a glass refilled, a scoop of ice cream drowned in chocolate, a ride on a carousel, a picture with Mickey Mouse. 32 students made a difference with their Fall Break.

PLAY FOR THE CUREMustang football plays for breast cancer research each October. The school community came together to raise $3,500 for the Liz Hurley Fund of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Dr. Barry Kirkland, Liz Hurley, and Kathy Mussleman were on the field for the presentation.

MUSTANG PRODUCTIONS: BEHIND THE SCENESEver wonder what is going on behind the scenes to provide our Jumbotron content? Students Ethan Hunt and Grayson Watson man the production console and camera to keep fans entertained and run sponsor content. They never step foot on the field, but make a big contribution towards giving the Mustangs a decisive home field advantage.

BRIDGE TO NEW POSSIBILITIESIf you have lived in the Huntsville area for a while, you probably remember the walkways that spanned Governors Drive and Gallatin Street connecting three Huntsville Hospital facilities. They are now being repurposed on the Madison Academy campus by spanning Indian Creek and opening up new possibilities for the 90 acres of our property on the other side. This is being done through a grant provided by the Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers and Valleys Resource Conservation and Development Council.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION TEAMOne of the biggest changes this fall has been the restructuring of our “Bible faculty.” Alumni have great memories of an impactful Bible teacher who helped them in their spiritual formation - at least, that’s the hope. While we deeply appreciate the work of these great spiritual champions, we wanted to see more faculty participation

than ever before. Twenty-five teachers are now engaging with our kids in seventh-12 grade Bible classes. This new model helps students see their teachers for who they are - Christian educators.

LIBRARY SLEEPOVEROnce a month, Mrs. Standridge hosts a “sleepover” in the library from 5-7 PM. She and the kids wear pajamas, read aloud to each other, partner up and read, and read to themselves. They added ghost stories to the mix in October. Each month is different and they never know who will show up, but they always have fun!

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL MAKES IT TO FINALSMost prognosticators didn’t take the MA Volleyball team too seriously this year. It’s a good thing our girls didn’t listen. “Unexpected” was the word emblazoned on t-shirts as they won the North Super Regional Championship. They knocked off opponents in the first two rounds in Birmingham before falling to their nemesis from South Alabama, Bayside Academy. They truly did the unexpected.

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Your Year-End Giving OpportunityWe are grateful to all who partner with us in the great cause of Christian education. Participants in our ministry are always welcome, whether through a year-end gift or periodic gifts to our annual fund. Your genrosity will help assure Madison Academy’s future efforts to influence young people now and for generations to come.

Yes! I want to support the mission of christian education and help influence current and future students of Madison Academy. I have included my gift of :

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please cut out this response card and return to: Madison Academy, 325 Slaughter Rd., Madison, AL 35758

For more information on how you can help, or to conveniently give online, explore our website at:

www.macademy.org/donate“Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” - Luke 2:52

(Madison Academy is a 501(c)3 organization - your gift is tax deductible)

THE WALL OF APPRECIATIONGiving Societies Will Leave Lasting LegacyRenovations of our facilities this summer included spaces in our lobbies to honor those who have given and continue to give financial support to our mission of Christian education. We call these our recognition walls, and they serve the purpose of saying thank you to those whose generosity helps make MA a great place to learn, teach and offer programs unique to our school. We are rethinking the way to give proper recognition our financial supporters.

The recognition wall in our downstairs lobby will honor those who participate in what we call our loyalty and lifetime giving societies. Loyalty societies consist of The Cornerstone and Heritage Societies. The Cornerstone Society will recognize donors who have participated in the annual fund for three or more years. The Heritage Society will recognize annual fund participation for 10 or more years.

We will also honor lifetime giving through three societies. The Ashburn Society will recognize cumulative donors of $250,000 or a documented planned gift of $500,000 or more. The Kelly Society will recognize cumulative donors of $100,000 to $249,999. The Legacy Society will honor donors who have made irrevocable estate gifts of $25,000 or more. Donors to the Annual Fund will be recognized in the summer edition of MA Now and on the recognition wall outside the media center.

WALL OFAPPRECIATIONGiving Society Levels

President's Circle - $15,000 and up Visionary Circle - $8,000 to $14,999 Mission Circle - $5,000 to $7,999 Samaritan Circle - $2,500 to $ 4,999 Leadership Circle - $1000 to $2499 Maroon & Gold Circle - $500 to $999 Foundation Circle - $100 to 499

MA’s Wall of Appreciation will honor those who have given and continue to give to our mission of christian education.

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