The EAGLE CRY from DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2014 – 2015 UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP 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. Debbie Bishop Second Grade Mrs. Glenda Briley Music Mrs. Libby Brown Projects Coordinator Mrs. Hannah Birchfield Math 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. 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 Mr. Jonathan Schuster English 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 AUGUST 2014 VOLUME 15, ISSUE 1 In Ecclesiastes 12, the Preacher laments, “Of making of many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.” If that was true then, can you imagine what he would think now? In fact, we can narrow the field and still be overwhelmed. At Amazon, if you type in the keyword “leadership,” you get 120,906 available titles. If you scroll down the page of results, you’ll notice that there are fewer authors than titles – Maxwell, Covey, Blanchard, Miller, et al. pop up again and again. On the one hand, this would suggest that there is much to say on the topic of leadership. However, given the nature of the publishing business, it also shows that millions of people want to know more about the topic. The bottom line is that leadership sells! Given so much writing and reading on the subject, you would think we would have it all figured out by now. Should we think of leadership as levels, laws, principles, or habits? Is leadership an art, or a matter of acquiring the right skills, or even a function of developing the right emotional intelligence? There are volumes upon volumes of books with each of those descriptors in their titles. So which approach is correct (or is there even “just one” approach)? Finally, if you could settle on one angle from which to attack this, how would you go about that? Would it suffice to read about it, or would you need a more intensive, hands- on approach? What aspects of leadership can be “taught” vs. which ones must be “caught”? Are you confused yet? (Continued on Page 3) Uncommon Leadership Scott Mayo Headmaster
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The EAGLE CRY from
DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2014–2015
unCommon LEAdERshipOur 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. Debbie Bishop Second GradeMrs. Glenda Briley MusicMrs. Libby Brown Projects CoordinatorMrs. Hannah Birchfield MathMrs. 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. 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 GradeMr. Jonathan Schuster EnglishMrs. 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
August 2014
Volume 15, Issue 1
In Ecclesiastes 12, the Preacher laments, “Of making of many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.” If that was true then, can you imagine what he would think now? In fact, we can narrow the field and still be overwhelmed. At Amazon, if you type in the keyword “leadership,” you get 120,906 available titles. If you scroll down the page of results, you’ll notice that there are fewer authors than titles – Maxwell, Covey, Blanchard, Miller, et al. pop up again and again. On the one hand, this would suggest that there is much to say on the topic of leadership. However, given the nature of the publishing business, it also shows that millions of people want to know more about the topic. The bottom line is that leadership sells!
Given so much writing and reading on the subject, you would think we would have it all figured out by now. Should we think of leadership as levels, laws, principles, or habits? Is leadership an art, or a matter of acquiring the right skills, or even a function of developing the right emotional intelligence? There are volumes upon volumes of books with each of those descriptors in their titles. So which approach is correct (or is there even “just one” approach)? Finally, if you could settle on one angle from which to attack this, how would you go about that? Would it suffice to read about it, or would you need a more intensive, hands-on approach? What aspects of leadership can be “taught” vs. which ones must be “caught”? Are you confused yet?
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Uncommon Leadership
Scott MayoHeadmaster
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“... whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant...” Matthew 20:26
WELCOMENEW FACULTY
Mrs. Kerstin Lynch
Mrs. Lynch joins the Lower School faculty teaching fourth grade. She is a graduate of Samford University and served as an instructor at Briarwood Christian Academy in Birmingham for fourteen years. Mrs. Lynch and her husband Randy were married July 19, 2014.
Mrs. Angela Wynn
Decatur Heritage welcomes Mrs. Angela Wynn who will teach kindergarten. Mrs. Wynn has 25 years of experience with the Morgan County school system and has served as a classroom instructor, reading coach, and instructional coach. She and her husband Joseph attend First Bible Church.
FAMILIAR FACEsIN NEW PLACEs
\ Jennifer Densmore Fifth and Sixth Grade
Mrs. Thais Yancey
Mrs. Yancey joins the Upper School faculty teaching math and science. She has ten years experience teaching and coaching. Mrs. Yancey was a college athlete and will lead the DHCA JV volleyball team this 2014-‐2015 season. Mrs. Yancey and her husband Jim attend Grace Fellowship Church.
Congratulations to Mrs. Cathy Schmid
Becky Linderman
Fourth Grade
Jodi Suggs Technology
Sixteen years ago, Cathy Schmid began teaching fourth grade at Decatur Heritage after spending some time at home with her three small children. Mrs. Schmid's tenure at Decatur Heritage came to a close on Friday, May 23, 2014, as colleagues, friends, family, and students honored her teaching life with a standing ovation and a special presentation by board chairman, Mr. Stratton Orr. Mrs. Schmid's passion for learning, love for children, and steadfast Christian faith has served as an inspiration for those of us who have had the good fortune to teach by her side. Well done, thy good and faithful servant, Mrs. Schmid!
August 11 First Day of SchoolSeptember 1 Labor Day HOLIDAYOctober 13 Fall HOLIDAYNovember 11 Veterans’ Day HOLIDAYNovember 24-28 Thanksgiving HOLIDAYSDecember 19 Classes dismiss for holidaysJanuary 5 Classes resumeJanuary 19* Martin Luther King HOLIDAYFebruary 16* Presidents’ Day HOLIDAYMarch 23-27 Spring Break HOLIDAYSApril 3 Good Friday HOLIDAYMay 22 Classes dismiss for summer*Inclement weather make-up days
Mrs. Julie McGough
Mrs. McGough received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Alabama. and will be teaching English in the Upper School. She has taught at Master's Hand Christian School. Mrs. McGough is married to Rob, and they have three sons: Matt (19), Sam (17), and Ben (15). They attend Decatur Presbyterian Church and reside in Hartselle.
Mrs. Birch[ield joins the DHCA faculty as Upper School math teacher and coach of the math team. She earned a bachelor of science degree in math and international business in 2012 from Athens State University. She and her husband, Jarrod, are the parents of a son, Kellen. The Birch[ield family attends Bellview Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hannah Birchfield
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.
I will never answer all those questions in a short series of newsletter articles this year (maybe I can attempt to add the 120,907th title to the list someday). However, I would like to examine three aspects to the leadership question as part of our theme this year of Uncommon Leadership. First, I think it is a legitimate question to ask why the subject is so frequently studied. What is it about the study and practice of leadership that captures our attention? Second, any element of the created order endued with as much power as leadership is going to be prone to abuse in this fallen world. How do we know when leadership has gone astray? Finally, I will illustrate the ways in which we try to model, teach, and give opportunity for the right sort of leadership for our students here at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. If we are going to prepare students for lives of impact, it’s going to involve leadership. If we can do that in a God-honoring way, I think that will be Uncommon Leadership.
“achieving all A's, with no grade below 90including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"
"achieving all A's and B’s, with no grade below 80including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
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Representing Decatur Heritage and American Legion Unit 15 were Schyler Burney, Patrick Metzgar, and Nichols Teichmiller.
These three students were chosen based on their character, leadership ability, and good citizenship traits. The purpose of this program is to educate our youth in the duties and privileges of American citizenship.
Three students were selected to participate in Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Edge Student Leadership. This program provides creative and challenging leadership opportunities, giving students the tools necessary to develop individual leadership skills.
Maggie Holsclaw, Noah Armstrong, and Jacob Quinn
Ashley Holmes
for collecting the most Box Tops this year. They enjoyed a cookie cake to celebrate their accomplishment.
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to earn cash for Decatur Heritage. Because of your participation, the school received $1,378 this year from your purchases of General Mills products. Keep clipping!
Congratulations to Mrs. Crews’ third grade
My name is Ashley Holmes, a 2009graduate. After graduating high school,I earned a B.S. in Communication witha minor in Vocal Performance from theUniversity of Mobile, and graduated inMay 2013.
Although my high school years werefilled with personal challenges, I amthankful for the impact that Decatur Heritage had on my life. Having teachers that genuinely cared about my life and my future really helped me succeed in college, and are impacting me even now in my post-grad years. Mrs. Holland helped instill in me a love for writing and story telling, which ultimately led to my choice of a major for college. Mr. Holiday taught me so much about biblical history and theology, while also challenging me in my own spiritual walk. Coach Cochran was always a constant encouragement to me both on and off the court, and taught me so much about what it means to have true character.
Since graduating from DHCA, the Lord has blessed me with many incredible opportunities. In 2010, I traveled with a team from the University of Mobile to Toronto, Canada, to learn hands-on how to plant a church in a major metro city. During all four years of college, I served on our university’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) and was able to plan and execute student events, including concerts with artists such as NeedtoBreathe, Kari Jobe, Matt Wertz, Ben Rector, and Mutemath. I’ve had many opportunities to strengthen my skills in my career field, including internships with the Rick & Bubba Show, The Wally Show, and UM’s Department of Media Relations. I’ve also had the privilege of being published in several news publications, including The Alabama Baptist and al.com.
Life for me right now is incredibly busy and hectic, but I love every minute of it! I’m currently serving in my second summer with FUGE camps, and spending the summer leading students in Bible study, as well as in mission projects all over the city of Nashville. The Lord has used numerous experiences in my life to develop a heart for serving and loving students, and I’m so grateful for a job that allows me to do just that!
I’m forever grateful for the journey I’ve experienced so far in life and am looking forward to whatever God has in store for me next! In the words of Dr. B.B. McKinney, “Wherever He leads, I’ll go!”
Coming this school year in the media center....new birthday book opportunities, “Star” book reviews, a Heritage Readers autographed section, and published pieces written by DHCA writers. Happy reading!
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 .”
Why We Chose Decatur Heritage..
helpful. The day care Houston had been in since he was six months old was run by a beautiful, strong Christian woman. Already we had seen how daily prayers at breakfast and lunch, along with prayers for families of the other children, had affected him. We wanted this to continue. We had friends and church family members who had children at Decatur Heritage, and they all seemed pleased. We met with the principal and loved what he shared with us about the school and its future.
We enrolled him in kindergarten and have loved it ever since. Each year has been great. From the classroom teachers, the support staff, the leaders, and the other families, Decatur Heritage is a community that our family loves being a part of. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles are always made to feel welcomed at any school event.
The curriculum, field trips, special guests, and Center for Excellence keeps Houston learning and excited about school. We are so thankful that the Lord has blessed us with our DHCA family.
Stuart and Susan South
for studentswho would like
to becomebetter speakers
Susan, Houston, and Stuart
Events include debate, interpretation of published pieces, and original speeches. Upper School students who are interested in learning more about the Heritage Forensic Team should stop by Mrs. Cimino's classroom in the Annex or email her at [email protected].
Support DHCA’svisual, music,forensic, and
dramatic arts program!
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THANK YOU
for your generous donations to the Upper School life skills class and the outdoor classroom. We appreciate your support!
When we started considering where we would send our son Houston to school, Decatur Heritage was first on our list. Through a local theatre company, I had met and worked with many DHCA students, families and staff. They were always kind and
*First band camp;*Alabama Conference of Theatre membership;*Purchased five staging pieces; *Three students competed in the Walter Trumbauer Theatre Festival with one student advancing to the state competition;*Inaugural year participation in Artsonia, the world’s largest kids’ art museum;*Charter membership in the National Forensic League;*First forensic student competed at the national tournament;*Purchased Gelli art for the art department;*Purchased music stands for the band; *Heart for the Arts annual showcase held at the Princess Theatre;*Increased participation in solo and ensemble band competition;*Magnify performed in Nashville, TN;*Band participated in Music Performance Assessment Competition;*Cast of seventy-five participated in the spring play;*First band trip performed out of state; and*First student advanced to District One Alabama Honor Band.
Please support Decatur Heritage fine arts. Join the 2014-2015 Masterpiece Guild.
Thank you for your support of the 2013-2014 Masterpiece Guild. Your support provided:
Abigail McBride, alumna 2009, was inducted into the University of North Alabama Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the honor society of nursing and graduated May 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.Congratulations, Abigail!!
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Congratulations, graduates, for receiving more than $1.3 millionin academic, leadership, or achievement scholarships
Alisha Amerson - Northwest-Shoals Community College, Wallace State Community College, Auburn University Montgomery, the University of North Alabama, and Calhoun Community College*Zach Armstrong - Calhoun Community College*Peyton Barthel - Jacksonville State University*Josh Bishop - Calhoun Community College*Taylor Bolan - Mississippi State University, Shorter University, Samford University, Union University, Columbia International University, and Liberty University*Mackenzie Borden - Auburn University, Samford University, and the University of North Alabama*Jamie Cambron - Mississippi State University and Auburn University*John William Clark - Union University, Columbia International University, and Auburn University*Jacob Crews - Maryville College and the University of North Alabama*Collin Fuller - Maryville College and the University of North Alabama*Meg Giuntini - Auburn University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham*Grayson Gladish - the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University*Grant Harper - the University of Alabama and Calhoun Community College*Myana Hendricks - the University of Alabama at Birmingham*Bailey Higgins - Samford University, Auburn University, Savannah College of Art and Design, and the University of Montevallo*Matilda Hill - Calhoun Community College*Sawyer Holland - the University of North Alabama*Boran Kim - the University of Alabama and the University of Nevada Las Vegas*Trevor Kurzhal - Visible Music College and the University of North Alabama*Ginny Light - Samford University and the University of Alabama*Austin Littlejohn - Shelton State Community College*Austin Markham - Auburn University, the University of Alabama, and Mississippi State University*Drew Mashburn - Birmingham Southern College, Samford University, and the University of Alabama*Sam Miller - Auburn University, the University of Alabama, and Mississippi State University*Taylor Nichols - Auburn University and the University of Alabama*David Quinn - Auburn University*Luke Shelton - Shorter University*Daniel South - Auburn University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville*Blakley Stephenson - Calhoun Community College*Pierce Thompson - Birmingham Southern College, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and Auburn University*
Mackenzie Borden presents the 2014
Distinguished Faculty Award to Mr.
Scott Mayo. The senior class chooses a faculty member who has prepared them for
lives of impact.
Mackenzie Borden, Grayson Gladish, Sam Miller, and Daniel South received The Heritage Award at commencement in May. This honor, selected by the core faculty instructing the seniors, is granted to students who most exemplify characteristics that would empower a graduate to live a life of impact.
Building tradition at Decatur Heritage... Recent graduates were honored at a luncheon hosted by the Board of Trustees for attending first through twelfth grade consecutively at Decatur Heritage. Honorees pictured left to right were Grant Harper, Mackenzie Borden, Daniel South, Taylor Bolan, Trevor Kurzhal, Matilda Hill, Blakley Stephenson, John William Clark, Jacob Crews, and Sawyer Holland.
Twelve Year Club
*denotes college attending
The Distinguished Faculty Award
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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.
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HomecomingOctober 3
Watch for detailsof festivities!!!!
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Center for Excellence SUMMER 2014
Our Center for Excellence program continues to experience record-‐breaking enrollment. More than 350 participants had the opportunity to discover and explore new talents and skills, as well as engage in meaningful and fun experiences through arts, instructional, and sports academies.
New course offerings coming September 2014
>>>>>>>>>> 2014-2015 DHCA CHEER SQUADS
On May 5, 2014, members of the Mayo family were the honored guests at a school-wide celebration commemorating their ten years of service to Decatur Heritage. Community leaders and former and current board members, faculty, and staff celebrated this milestone in the history of the school. Thank you, Scott, Donna, Blakely, Nick, Cody, and Shelton for your commitment to the school! We appreciate you!!!
Order Forms for August may be printed from the school website. Please return a completed lunch order form with payment no later than Wednesday, August 6. You may bring your order to the main school office or mail to DHCA Cafeteria, P.O. Box 5659, Decatur, AL 35601-0659
Front row: Aspen Bevel, Alexandra McElroy, Lily Catherine Holland, and Anna Riggs. Back row: Avery Bowman, Llewellyn South, Schyler Burney, Ryann Schlangen, and Katie Peevy. Not pictured: Bailey Founds and Brooklyn Parker.
Diving into Writing Photography 101
Standing left to right: Ashley Little, Reagan Gowen, Grace Haulie Johnson, Aleah Jenkins, Lydia Ruth Strickland, and Alex Joseph.Not pictured: Lily Holdbrooks
VarsityJunior
Varsity
David Quinn joined 3,346 high school students to compete at the National Speech and Debate Association's National Forensic Tournament in Overland Park, Kansas. There were 255 students competing in six rounds of dramatic interpretation on Monday and Tuesday, June 16-17. At lunch on Tuesday, the field was narrowed to sixty students with the lowest accumulative ranks. Although he did not qualify to continue in the tournament, David represented Decatur Heritage well.
Well done, David!We're so proud
of you!
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Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
The Decatur Daily announces Spring Sports All-Area Awards
• • •BOYS TENNIS• • • • • •SOFTBALL• • •
Brent King, Josh Burgreen, Austin Markham, and Sam Miller were named to the Rest of the Team and Adam Runager received Honorable Mention.
Peyton Barthel and Chandler Sparkman were named to the All-Area Team and Blakely Stephenson received Honorable Mention. Peyton was also named to the ASWA All-State team.
• • •GOLF• • •Finishing 4th in the State
• • •TRACK & FIELD• • •
Alainnah Cheshier, Bailey Founds, Noah Armstrong, and Mariah Vincent were named to the All-Area Track and Field Honor Roll. Not pictured: Mariah Vincent
Pictured left to right: Named to the All-Area Team were Dakota Hunter, Collin Fuller, and Zach Armstrong. Taylor Nichols received honorable mention. Collin was also awarded honorable mention on the ASWA All-State team.
Way to go, Eagles!!
• • •BASEBALL• • •
Evan Francis, John Reese Hamn, Spencer Parker, and Riley Thrasher were named to the All-Area Golf Team.
Player of the Year Bekah Voss
Congratulations to rising senior Bekah Voss for being selected the The Daily’s Player of the Year. Bekah finished second in the long jump and triple jump, third in the high jump, and seventh in the 100 meter dash in the state meet.
Finishing 6th in the State
• • •GIRLS TENNIS• • •
Finishing 8th in the State
Finishing 10th in the State
Seated from left to right are Merrell Bowman and Emme Slaton, Honorable Mention; Abby Tubbs, Class 1A-6A All-Area Team; and Ginny Light, Honorable Mention. Standing with Coach Sandy Stephenson are Avery Bowman and April Little, both Honorable Mention.
Congratulations to Schlyer Burney, pictured right, who won the Class 1A state championship in the pole vault. This is the first state championship for DHCA in any AHSAA event.
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XC TRAINING BEGINSAUGUST 12 at 3pm
PRACTICE AT WILSON MORGAN PARKMEET IN THE GYM PARKING LOT
First MatchesAugust 28 at 4pm
JV & Varsity at Falkville vs Falkville and West Point
Middle school at homevs Eva and Union Hill
Coaching StaffKelly Garland - Varsity
Thais Yancey - JVJordan Kent - Middle School
Directions: Travel east on Highway 67. Turn left on Bethel Road. Go approximately .8 mile. Turn right on Cave Springs Road. Priceville Elementary School will be on the right and the stadium is behind the elementary school.
Home Football Gameswill be played at
Priceville High School stadiumlocated at
438 E Cave Springs Road
RACES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 7
Booster Club
FISHING TEAMMitchell Gowen (left) and Jonathan Cimino (right) celebrate with Coach Blake Gowen (center) after catching 23 pounds of fish to claim the championship title for the Alabama FLW state tournament. The tournament was held on Joe Wheeler Lake. Congratulations!
PRESEASON CONDITIONING BEGINS AUGUST 18for all basketball, track, so.ball, and baseball par2cipants who are not playing football or volleyball or running cross country. See Coach Marshall or Coach Armstrong for details.
Season kicks off August 29, 7pm, at Falkville
Fall Golf TournamentMonday, September 15Decatur Country Club
Watch for details!
Meet the EaglesFriday, August 15Gym Parking Lot
The Fishing Eagles placed 29th at the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association (ASABFA) state tournament. Congratulations, team!
Shooting Team State Tournament Results
Clay Shaw -‐ State Runner Up and AIM State Champion; Gold Medal, Division Class D Singles
Abby Terry -‐ State Bronze Medal, Pre-‐Sub Division Class D Singles
Clay Shaw, Jake Newton, Seaborn Chappell, Adam Runager, and Hunter Dupes -‐ State Bronze Medal, Junior Division Class D Team
Braeden Bryant, Abby Terry, Nicolas Cimino, Zachary Cimino, and GarreO Rogers -‐ AIM State Bronze Medal, Sub Junior Class D Team
State Tournament Results
Josh Bishop was awarded the DHCA 2014 Eagle Eye Shooting Team scholarship to Calhoun Community College. Congratulations, Josh!
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.
AUGUST 79am to 12pm: 7th-12th Grade Students pick up schedule & locker assignment, main school foyer11:30am to 1pm: “Meet and Greet” for Kindergarten-6th Grade • Students bring school supplies
1pm to 1:30pm: Ice Cream Social for all Kindergarten-6th Grade Students, Cafetorium5:30pm: Parent Orientation for K5-4th Grades*, Cafetorium
6:15pm: Parent Orientation for 5th and 6th Grades*, Cafetorium7pm: Parent and Student Orientation for all 7th Grade Students, Cafetorium
*Student supervision will be provided
AUGUST 117:15am: Welcome Breakfast for new 7th-12th Grade Students, Cafetorium
7:45am: Upper School Student Assembly, Cafetorium8am: Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents, Media Center
AUGUST 12 6pm: Parent Orientation for 7th-12th Grade, Cafetorium
