The EAGLE CRY from DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2014 – 2015 UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP MAY 2015 VOLUME 15, ISSUE 6 Our Leadership Mr. Scott Mayo Headmaster Mr. Jeremy Jones K-12 Chief Learning Leader Mr. Michael Holiday Assistant Principal Mr. Steve Atchley Athletic Director Mrs. Scarlet Bolan Food Service Director Mrs. Melissa Ross Guidance Counselor Mrs. Heather Sasser Chief Financial Officer Board of Trustees Mr. Stratton Orr, Chairman Mr. Dan Hicks Mr. Em Barran Mr. Neal Holland Mrs. Blythe Bowman Dr. Vernon Hurst Mrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Jeff Parker Mrs. Laura Hellard Mr. Blake Temple Mrs. Tricia Heyward Mr. Skip Thompson Faculty and Staff Mrs. Patty Annerton Life Skills & Spanish Mrs. Paula Armstrong Math, PE & 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 Ms. Nadya Davis Science Mrs. Jennifer Densmore 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 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 Fourth Grade Mr. Jason Marshall Physical Education Ms. Melissa McCullough Writing Enhancement Facilitator Mrs. Julie McGough English Mr. Steve Meek Physical Education & History Mrs. Connie Murray Instructional Enhancement Facilitator Mrs. Donna Oliver Math Mrs. Kim Parker Instructional Aide Mr. Ty Patterson Assistant Athletic Director & Bible Mrs. Leah Reid Fifth & Sixth Grade Mrs. Melissa Simpson Food Service Staff Mrs. Brenda Smith Second Grade Mrs. Sandy Stephenson Fifth & Sixth Grade Mrs. Jodi Suggs Technology Mrs. Angie Teichmiller History Mrs. Holly Thompson Athletic Secretary Mrs. Amy Tubbs Art Mr. Jeff Vaughn Band Mrs. Liz Vick Health Room Mrs. Irina Washburn Russian Mrs. Barbara Wright Technology Mrs. Angela Wynn Kindergarten Mrs. Thais Yancey Math and Science In a recent Dilbert cartoon, the middle manager lamented to the CEO that one of his employees keeps embellishing his resume. The CEO tells him that if the employee is an engineer to fire him and if he works in marketing to promote him. The manager responded saying that the employee doesn’t appear to work at all, to which the CEO replied, “Sounds like you have a leader on your hands.” Unfortunately, at the bottom of most humor (even cynical humor), there is a kernel of truth. Most of us can think of situations where people got promoted up the ladder just to get them out of the way so everyone else could work. We’re familiar with the Peter Principle in which someone is promoted one step above his level of competence. In addition to ineptitude, I described in earlier articles how the role of a leader often has been the resting place for the power-hungry and the abusive. Given all the negative examples, it is a wonder anyone aspires to leadership! However, we also saw that the idea and need for leadership is built into God’s world and, as such, can also be a powerful force for good. In an effort to harness it, much study has gone into trying to ascertain its techniques and, by so doing, replicate it at will across varied situations where more or better leadership is desired. Alas, we found that it is just not that simple. In fact, in my last article I showed where God himself has communicated to us that the “who” of leadership is much more important than the “how.” The leader must possess exemplary character, regardless of any particular leadership skill set possessed. In this last issue of the school year, I want to conclude by showing that, in addition to character, God also desires a certain mindset when entering into situations where we will have influence over others. Kevin D. Williamson, a writer/blogger with National Review shares the following: “There’s a famous and probably apocryphal story about Abraham Lincoln receiving a European diplomat while polishing his boots. The diplomat said that in his country, a man of Lincoln’s stature would never shine his own boots. ‘Whose boots would he shine?’ Lincoln asked.” The single greatest deterrent to the sinful temptations that naturally accompany leadership is humility, a humility that understands leaders are here to serve, not to be served. (Continued on Page 3) Scott Mayo, Headmaster
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The EAGLE CRY from
DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2014–2015
UNCOMMON LEADERSHIPMAY 2015
VOLUME 15, ISSUE 6
Our LeadershipMr. Scott Mayo HeadmasterMr. Jeremy Jones K-12 Chief Learning LeaderMr. Michael Holiday Assistant PrincipalMr. Steve Atchley Athletic DirectorMrs. Scarlet Bolan Food Service DirectorMrs. Melissa Ross Guidance CounselorMrs. Heather Sasser Chief Financial Officer
Board of TrusteesMr. Stratton Orr, Chairman Mr. Dan HicksMr. Em Barran Mr. Neal HollandMrs. Blythe Bowman Dr. Vernon HurstMrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Jeff Parker Mrs. Laura Hellard Mr. Blake TempleMrs. Tricia Heyward Mr. Skip Thompson
Faculty and StaffMrs. Patty Annerton Life Skills & SpanishMrs. Paula Armstrong Math, PE & 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. Amy Francis Financial SecretaryMs. Beverly Gorden Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Teresa Hall Instructional AideMrs. Katherine Helms Government & EnglishMrs. Anna Hodges EnglishMrs. 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 Fourth GradeMr. Jason Marshall Physical EducationMs. Melissa McCullough Writing Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Julie McGough EnglishMr. Steve Meek Physical Education & HistoryMrs. Connie Murray Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Donna Oliver MathMrs. Kim Parker Instructional AideMr. Ty Patterson Assistant Athletic Director & BibleMrs. Leah Reid Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Melissa Simpson Food Service StaffMrs. Brenda Smith Second GradeMrs. Sandy Stephenson Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. 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 TechnologyMrs. Angela Wynn KindergartenMrs. Thais Yancey Math and Science
In a recent Dilbert cartoon, the middle manager lamented to the CEO that one of his employees keeps embellishing his resume. The CEO tells him that if the employee is an engineer to fire him and if he works in marketing to promote him. The manager responded saying that the employee doesn’t appear to work at all, to which the CEO replied, “Sounds like you have a leader on your hands.” Unfortunately, at the bottom of most humor (even cynical humor), there is a kernel of truth.
Most of us can think of situations where people got promoted up the ladder just to get them out of the way so everyone else could work. We’re familiar with the Peter Principle in which someone is promoted one step above his level of competence. In addition to ineptitude, I described in earlier articles how the role of a leader often has been the resting place for the power-hungry and the abusive. Given all the negative examples, it is a wonder anyone aspires to leadership!
However, we also saw that the idea and need for leadership is built into God’s world and, as such, can also be a powerful force for good. In an effort to harness it, much study has gone into trying to ascertain its techniques and, by so doing, replicate it at will across varied situations where more or better leadership is desired. Alas, we found that it is just not that simple. In fact, in my last article I showed where God himself has communicated to us that the “who” of leadership is much more important than the “how.” The leader must possess exemplary character, regardless of any particular leadership skill set possessed.
In this last issue of the school year, I want to conclude by showing that, in addition to character, God also desires a certain mindset when entering into situations where we will have influence over others. Kevin D. Williamson, a writer/blogger with National Review shares the following: “There’s a famous and probably apocryphal story about Abraham Lincoln receiving a European diplomat while polishing his boots. The diplomat said that in his country, a man of Lincoln’s stature would never shine his own boots. ‘Whose boots would he shine?’ Lincoln asked.” The single greatest deterrent to the sinful temptations that naturally accompany leadership is humility, a humility that understands leaders are here to serve, not to be served.
(Continued on Page 3)
Scott Mayo, Headmaster
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UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP
“... whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant...” Matthew 20:26
NEWS FROM THE FINANCE OFFICETuition for the 2015-2016 school year is due July 1 for those paying annually and semi-annually. For those paying via monthly bank draft through FACTS, a $41 fee for the service will be collected around the date of your first monthly draft. You may select either June 20th or July 5th as your start date, and subsequent drafts will occur monthly on the date you choose. If you have used FACTS in the past and want to continue using this service on the same date and same bank account, you do not need to do anything. The fee and the new tuition amount will be drafted as scheduled. However, if you are new to the system, if your banking information has changed, or if you want to change the date or terms of your agreement, you must come in to sign a new agreement and bring a canceled check.
Please contact Amy or Heather in the finance office at 256-432-2691 for further assistance.
To help you make an educated choice in a major decision in the life of your student,
you are invited to visit our campus for a tour.
HERITAGE PREVIEWA First Hand Look at the Heritage Difference!
Experience • the • Difference
2015-2016 AMBASSADORSDecatur Heritage Proudly AnnouncesDecatur Heritage Christian Academy is pleased to announce the 2015-2016 Ambassadors. This outstanding, exemplary team will represent the school to its guests, supporters, and prospective students. They were chosen through an application and interview process. Mrs. Anna Hodges, sponsor for the Ambassadors, says, “I am excited about this new group of Ambassadors. I know they will represent Decatur Heritage well.”
Pictured left to right: Eleanor Hellard, Bridget Bradford, Marilyn Sample, Victoria Waters, Chandler Sparkman, Andrea Ayers, Shawn Metzgar, Brianna Cagle, Llewellyn South, Amelia Byars, Ann Whitney Chappell, and Lida Orr. Not pictured: Noah Armstrong and Maggie Holsclaw.
3Decatur 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.
Blessed are those who find wisdom,and those who gain understanding
Proverbs 3:13
(Continued from front cover)
Jesus taught this concept of servant leadership explicitly using language and illustrations that leave us no room for misinterpretation. In Matthew 20:26-27, Jesus teaches his disciples that, contrary to the world’s approach, things must be different among them, that “… whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave.” To drive the point home, in verse 28 he offered himself, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, as the example, “even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” He continued to tell and show his disciples that the leaders in God’s Kingdom would follow a different path. On the eve of his crucifixion, when his time for teaching was drawing to a close, he shocked them yet again as he knelt to wash their feet. He told them, “You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet” (John 13:13-14).
If we, as schools and families and churches, are to work together to raise up the next generation of Christian leaders, we must teach as Christ taught emphasizing the need for character and servant leadership over the world’s idols of power, influence, and privilege. But, and this is crucial, we must also follow his lead by providing living examples of that servant leadership. Our students need to see these traits and this mindset in us as we lead them. Please pray for Decatur Heritage as we strive to do that for the glory of God and the good of our students!
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HERITAGE HEADLINES
DHCA AWARDSDecatur Heritage recognizes the following students who received full academic scholarship awards. A total lis:ng of scholarship awards will be published in the August 2015 newsle@er.
SENIOR
Registration informationavailable at
www.dhca.orgunder “Recent News”
or by calling 256.351.4275
Jada Blankenship
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
We all have heard clichés such as “don’t take that for granted” or “don’t blink - you’ll miss it.” Those words often slide in one ear and out of the other before we realize it was true. That’s how I feel about my time at Decatur Heritage. As I look back, I will be forever grateful for the education, lessons learned, and people I encountered while there.
There were times when high school graduation seemed like an unreachable goal in a lifetime far away, but I managed to reach that day in May 2006 as I walked across the stage, shook Mr. Mayo’s hand, and entered the next chapter of life. Since that glorious day in 2006 when I gracefully received my diploma, I have experienced many of life’s great adventures.
I spent a short time at Calhoun Community College figuring out what I wanted to do with myself. Middle Tennessee State University was the next establishment that served as a place for more lessons and opportunities. While there, I began pursuing the start of a creative and marketing business while working my way through school. No less than a week after graduation, I hit the roads with a few friends and colleagues for a tour of the United States - work and play.
When the miles began to wear on me, Nashville is where my feet landed. I’ve since had the privilege of working in the music industry with many of today’s top artists and chasing dreams working within the action sports world as well as for companies like National Geographic and Warner Brothers. Not long after settling into a routine in Nashville, a God-fearing, fun- loving, and beautiful woman entered my life. I knew she needed to be my wife. We’ve been happily married for some time now, and we share lots of the same hobbies that keep us busy, active, and on the go.
I will always hold onto the lessons learned from teachers like Mrs. Holland, Mr. Holiday, and others while at Decatur Heritage. The love and care they gave is far more than I ever could appreciate as a student there, but, as my hindsight is 20/20, I gratefully share about my time at Decatur Heritage and how it has impacted my life.
Ben Linderman
Ben Linderman, alumnus 2006, and his wife, Kim
Schyler Burney Megan Flannagin
Ryann Schlangen Nichols Teichmiller
5tha 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 .”
DHCA Students
Receiving "Superior" awards were Jonathan Cimino, Eleanor Hellard, Marilyn Sample, Jada Blankenship, and Schyler Burney.
Heritage Forensic TeamACSI Speech Meet
Receiving "Excellent" awards were Logan Fiske, Maggie Holsclaw, Cason Brown, John Reese Hamn, and Jonathan Cimino. Not pictured: Grace Haulie Johnson.
PosterWinners
Pictured left to right: Sarah Jones, Thomas
Ross, Maci Odom, Ella Corzine, and
Lucy Orr. Not pictured: Julia Reid.
ACSI District Spelling Bee Winners
Pictured left to right: Juliana Hudry, 1st place; Derrick
Bishop, 3rd place; Thomas Ross, 4th place; and Jacob
Winton, 5th place.
Carnegie Visual Arts Center Youth Art Winners
Elementary honorable mention: Jenna Owens (far left) and Skylar Clackley (far right); and third place: Alisa Washburn (center); middle school honorable mention: Ashton Owens (back left); and high school second place: Megan Flannagin (back right).
Lower School Science Fair Poster Winners
Front row: Kenzie Bowling, Mary Lane Thompson, Lizzie Hamn, and Harrison Hardy. Second row: Nicholas Telepun, Brady Baylis, Leland Barnett, and Julia Reid.
Amanda Ballentine
2015 Joe WheelerYouth Tour Scholarship
Mrs. Linderman’s and Mrs. Lynch’s fourth grade students present Alabama state flag to Mr. Mayo
Megan’s glass mosaic of the Princess Theatre was chosen by Judge David Breland to be on exhibit at the Old State Bank building.
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Why We ChoseDecatur HeritageThank you
2014-2015 Ambassadorsfor serving Decatur Heritage
this past school year. We appreciate you!!
Pictured left to right: Nicholas Borden, Brianna Cagle, Marilyn Sample, Victoria Waters, Logan Fiske, Andrea Ayers, Landon Smith, Anna Cait Mathews, Chandler Sparkman, Jada Blankenship, and Kaitlyn Peevy.
The Under the Sea Book Fair made a BIG splash at DHCA with a total sales of $7,741.44 which earned our school $4,669.86 in Scholastic Dollars to use for library and classroom resources. What a blessing our DHCA family is to our school! Thank you so much for your support and help in reaching this amazing goal!
Also, much appreciation goes out to Judy Garrie for her tireless efforts in spearheading our book fair set-up, sales, and take-down. Thank you Judy - we couldn't do it without you!
Leland, William, Sam, and Lisa Barnett
For several years, before we made the decision to move our twins, Leland and William (current 5th graders), to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, we felt God leading us here. While we were satisfied with the teachers and the education they were receiving in public school, we knew there was something missing. We felt God’s leading was the answer to what was missing.
When Leland and William started DHCA at the beginning of third grade, we knew immediately they were where they should be. We were welcomed with open arms by the entire school. We were asked by many people about the transition from public school to Decatur Heritage. Every time, our answer was there was no transition. From the first day, our children felt as if they had been at DHCA for years. This was because we were where God intended and because the administration, faculty, and students were intentional in making us feel welcome and a part of Decatur Heritage.
It is comforting to know that what Leland and William are learning in school is in line with what we are teaching them at home and church. We feel it is our responsibility, as parents, to equip Leland and William to face a world where it is increasingly more difficult to be a Christian. We know they will encounter questions and opposition to their Christian faith, and we want to make sure we have done all we can to ensure they have knowledge and confidence to handle those situations. DHCA is helping to provide that foundation and education.
From an educational standpoint, Leland and William are being challenged academically and given many learning opportunities at Decatur Heritage. The small classroom size is very beneficial for our children. We are grateful for the diverse academic as well as the extracurricular nonacademic activities that are available for them to participate in now and in the years to come.
We are thankful for the very well-rounded education Leland and William are receiving at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. Now we know why we felt God leading us to DHCA!
Sam and Lisa Barnett
Ahoy, mateys!
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2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDARAugust 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 HolidaysNovember 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
Tuesday, Wednesday,and Thursday
beginning June 29am - 2pm
ClosedJune 26 - July 6
WELCOME NEW FAMILIESLaiken Page, 10th grade
daughter of Toby and Jennifer Page
Joe Palmer, 10th gradenephew of Cronan and Theresa Connell
Cara Ray, K5daughter of Richard and Samantha Ray Wilder
Malana Power, 6th gradedaughter of Jeff and Misty Power
Dianne Burch and her pet dog, Max,
Michael Shoulders
Decatur Heritage welcomes authors
Decatur Heritage is excited to announce presentations from guest authors, Michael Shoulders and Dianne Burch. Mr. Shoulders will talk to students about the writing process, how books are created, and goal setting. His fun-filled presentation will also include a focus on the importance and joy of writing. Mrs. Burch will bring her beautifully illustrated book to life-delighting and inspiring all who listen. Her presentation will include discussion about pets, friendship, writing, and more. Visits from the authors support the writing curriculum at DHCA and provide students the opportunity to develop a better insight into the writing process.
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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.
HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS
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SPORTS SCENE
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
BOYS’ TENNISGarrett Gladish and Brent King
BASEBALLNichols Teichmiller and Kyle Stuart
TRACK
SOFTBALLHaley Terry and Taylor Townsend
GOLF
BASKETBALL HONORS
GIRLS’ TENNIS
SOCCER
Julie Reidand
Alainnah Cheshier
FISHINGSpencer Parker
Alainnah Cheshier, Mariah Vincent, Schyler
Burney, Bekah Voss, Christian Hunter, and
Megan Flannagin
SENIOR ATHLETES
Braden Blagburn and Spencer Parker
Not pictured:Evan Francis
Savanna Naylor
Maddie VInton Bekah Voss Chandler Sparkman
•Alabama Sportswriters AssociationAll-State 1A Second Team•All - Area
•All - Regional•Regional Most Valuable Player
•The Decatur Daily Class 1A - 4A All - Area Team
•Alabama Sportswriters AssociationAll-State 1A Third Team•All - Area
•The Decatur Daily Class 1A - 4A All - Area Team
•All - Area•All - Regional•All - State Tournament Team•The Decatur Daily Class 1A - 4A Honorable Mention
Middle School Play DatesDanville High SchoolDates to be announced
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Varsity and JV Boys
University of Alabama in HuntsvilleJune 4th-5th
Varsity and JV BoysDanville High School
June 8th-11th
Varsity and JV BoysJune 1st-3rd
3:30pm-5:30pm
Rising 9th-12th Grade GirlsMay 11th-15th3pm-5pm
XC Organizational Meeting
for students interested in runningCross Country in the fall
~~~~May 5~~~~3pm~~~~Gym Parking Lot~~~~
Julie Reid signs athletic scholarshipwith Mississippi College to play soccer.
Julie is pictured above with her father, Brad, and mother, Leah.
Congratulations, Julie!
Congratulations to Bekah Voss!
Bekah was awarded an athletic track scholarship with The University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Briana Tucker and Mitchell Gowen recently placed in the Bass Pro Shops’ Battle of Chickamauga Classic Tournament. More than 110 high school teams from across the country competed in this inaugural tournament on Chickamauga Lake.
Grandparents and Special Friends Day was a heartwarming celebration on our campus and was attended by more than 300 guests. Upon arrival, they were greeted by the Ambassadors and treated to a reception with lots of great food. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade, under the leadership of Mrs. Glenda Briley, provided musical compositions with lyrics that conveyed the special love and relationships between grandparents and grandchildren. Students also shared personal narratives and poems from the heart. Mrs. Katie Thompson recognized guests who traveled the most miles, celebrated the most years of marriage, and fun names created by grandchildren. The program concluded with a slideshow produced by Mrs. Connie Murray and featured pictures of students with their grandparents.
After the program, our special guests were able to visit the classrooms, receive a treasured keepsake, and, of course, visit the book fair. This was truly a great day for all who were involved. We are so thankful for our grandparents and special friends who are a huge part of the lives of our students. We look forward to this event each year to celebrate with these special people.
Also, thank you to the many volunteers and teachers who helped make this day so special. We could not have done it without all of you!
Junior Scientist Robotics Cheering Basketball
Soccer Football
Painting with RickiePotteryBaseball
VolleyballDriver's Education
Bricks 4 Kidz
Reading & Math Instructional Assistance
Register at www.dhca.orgbeginning May 11
Summer 2015
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and
the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
Hebrews 12:1
The second annual Healthy Heritage 5K and Family Fun Mile took place on March 28. While the race was delayed because of ice in February, the event was still a huge success. Runners braved the chilly March temperature to get their day off to a healthy start on the 5K course!
Following the 5K, families from all over North Alabama gathered to enjoy a walk around the campus. Walkers found this to be a fun way to connect with friends and family.
We are so thankful for our many corporate sponsors! We could not do this without the support of our community! While we are still calculating the final figures, the race will contribute over $7,000 to the parent association.
We hope you and your family will plan to be a part of the 2016 Healthy Heritage event!
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.
