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The EAGLE
MAY 2015
Our Leadership
CRY
Headmaster
K-12 Chief Learning Leader
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director
Food Service Director
Guidance Counselor
Chief Financial Officer
Board of Trustees
Mr. Dan Hicks
Mr. Stratton Orr, Chairman
Mr. Neal Holland
Mr. Em Barran Dr. Vernon Hurst
Mrs. Blythe Bowman
Mr. Jeff Parker
Mrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Blake Temple
Mrs. Laura Hellard
Mr. Skip Thompson
Mrs. Tricia Heyward
Faculty and Staff
Life Skills & Spanish
Mrs. Patty Annerton
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
Media Center
Mrs. Mary Kay Hodges 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
Mr. Scott Mayo
Mr. Jeremy Jones
Mr. Michael Holiday
Mr. Steve Atchley Mrs. Scarlet Bolan
Mrs. Melissa Ross
Mrs. Heather Sasser from
DECATUR HERITAGE
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
2014–2015
VOLUME 15, ISSUE 6
UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP
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.
Scott Mayo, Headmaster
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.
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UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP
HERITAGE PREVIEW
A First Hand Look at the Heritage Difference!
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.
Experience • the • Difference
NEWS FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE
Tuition 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.
Decatur
Heritage
Proudly
Announces
2015-2016 AMBASSADORS
Decatur 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.
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“... whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant...”
Matthew 20:26
(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!
"HEADMASTER'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARS"
"HERITAGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS"
"A student achieving all A's, with no grade below 90
including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"
"A student achieving all A's and B’s, with no grade below 80
including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"
3rd Quarter 2014-2015
SEVENTH GRADE
David Brown
Tegwen Buckner
Lauren Cagle
Catherine Fiske
Cole Garner
Katie Jones
Colton Keith
Mason Lentz
Stratton Orr
Carter Sample
EIGHTH GRADE
Derrick Bishop
Amelia Byars
Reagan Gowen
Ellie Hamn
Mimi Helms
Grace Haulie Johnson
Justin McCleskey
Ian Metzgar
Jacob Winton
NINTH GRADE
Morgan Abercrombie
Justin Brown
Garret Buckner
Ann Whitney Chappell
Aaron Francis
Eleanor Hellard
Lida Orr
Brooklyn Parker
Marilyn Sample
TENTH GRADE
SEVENTH GRADE
Brianna Cagle
Logan Fiske
Hope Gladish
Kayla Grimes
Maggie Holsclaw
Clay Oliver
Cameron Parker
Jacob Quinn
Owen Trippany
Danny Xiao
ELEVENTH GRADE
Amanda Ballentine
Bridget Bradford
Jonathan Cimino
Sam McGough
Savanna Naylor
Victoria Waters
Logan Wren
Matthew Barnes
Seaborn Chappell
Nicolas Cimino
Mallory Hampton
Avery Hardy
Kinsley Hill
Jordan Hunter
Alex Joseph
Paige Kuczek
Davis Northcutt
Ashton Owens
Jordan Parker
Brett Robertson
Garrett Rogers
Stephen Ross
Abigail Terry
Ethan Wallace
EIGHTH GRADE
TWELFTH GRADE
Jada Blankenship
Emory Buckner
Madelynn Vinton
3rd Quarter 2014-2015
Elizabeth Bishop
Noah Boler
Heath Bolton
Lance Callahan
Leiara Cottingham
Caleb Davis
Jackson Eubanks
Connor Fortenberry
Katelyne Garrie
Ethan Hubbard
Aleah Jenkins
Ashley Little
Callie Stevenson
Blessed are those who find wisdom,
and those who gain understanding
NINTH GRADE
Maddie Beddingfield
Patrick Cheng
Zachary Cimino
Olivia Gailey
Maggie Helms
Jeffery Hunter
Karsyn Lemley
Trace Lentz
Sam Harrison Mathews
Carson Solley
Mason Terry
Seth Thompson
TENTH GRADE
Andrea Ayers
Destinee Blaxton
Nicholas Borden
Avery Bowman
Cassidy Cheatham
Kaitlyn Cheatham
Bella Gillette
Riley Hurst
Jackson Keith
Anna Cait Mathews
Ben McGough
Byoungjin Min
Anna Riggs
Clay Shaw
Landon Smith
Llewellyn South
Chandler Sparkman
Abby Tubbs
Yao Cheng Zhou
ELEVENTH GRADE
Luke Bolan
Kyle Lasch
Dakota Layton
Thomas Letson
Jackson Stewart
TWELFTH GRADE
Emily Bender
Merrell Bowman
Schyler Burney
Ali Carden
Haley Felkins
Megan Flannagin
Garrett Gladish
April Little
Aliyah Prater
Emme Slaton
Bekah Voss
Proverbs 3:13
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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HERITAGE HEADLINES
R
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DHCA SEN
AWARDS
Decatur 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.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Ben Linderman, alumnus
2006, and his wife, Kim
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.
Jada Blankenship
Schyler Burney
Ryann Schlangen
Megan Flannagin
Nichols Teichmiller
Registration information
available at
www.dhca.org
under “Recent News”
or by calling
256.351.4275
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, funloving, 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
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“OUR MISSION is to assist families by providing their children with an education
DHCA Students
Heritage Forensic Team
ACSI Speech Meet
Poster
Winners
Receiving "Superior" awards were
Jonathan Cimino, Eleanor Hellard,
Marilyn Sample, Jada Blankenship,
and Schyler Burney.
Receiving "Excellent" awards were
Logan Fiske, Maggie Holsclaw,
Cason Brown, John Reese Hamn,
and Jonathan Cimino. Not pictured:
Grace Haulie Johnson.
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
Megan’s glass mosaic of the Princess Theatre
was chosen by Judge David Breland to be on
exhibit at the Old State Bank building.
Mrs. Linderman’s and Mrs. Lynch’s fourth grade
students present Alabama state flag to Mr. Mayo
Front row: Kenzie Bowling, Mary Lane Thompson, Lizzie
Hamn, and Harrison Hardy. Second row: Nicholas
Telepun, Brady Baylis, Leland Barnett, and Julia Reid.
2015 Joe Wheeler
Youth Tour Scholarship
Amanda Ballentine
that is excellent and which instills Biblical principles to guide their lives.”
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Thank you
2014-2015 Ambassadors
Why We Chose
Decatur Heritage
for serving Decatur Heritage
this past school year.
Leland, William,
Sam, and Lisa Barnett
We appreciate you!!
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.
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.
Ahoy, mateys!
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! 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
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Visit our website at www.dhca.org.
HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS
2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR
WELCOME NEW FAMILIES
Laiken Page, 10th grade
daughter of Toby and Jennifer Page
Joe Palmer, 10th grade
nephew of Cronan and Theresa Connell
Cara Ray, K5
daughter of Richard and Samantha Ray Wilder
Malana Power, 6th grade
daughter of Jeff and Misty Power
Decatur Heritage welcomes authors
August 10
September 7
September 22
October 12
October 30
November 11
November 23-27
December 15-18
December 18
January 4
January 18*
January 29
February 15*
March 21-25
May 17-20
May 20
May 20
First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday
Student Half-day Dismissal
Fall Break Holiday
Student Half-day Dismissal
Veterans Day Holidays
Thanksgiving Holidays
Upper School Exams
Classes Dismiss for Holidays
Classes Resume
MLK Day Holiday
Student Half-day Dismissal
Presidents’ Day Holiday
Spring Break Holidays
Upper School Exams
Classes Dismiss for Summer
Senior Graduation
*Inclement weather make-up days
Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday
beginning June 2
9am - 2pm
Dianne Burch and her pet dog, Max,
Closed
June 26 - July 6
Earn cash for Decatur Heritage
over the summer!
Swipe your card at...
Michael Shoulders
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.
... and ...
... and clip...
Visits from the authors support the writing curriculum
at DHCA and provide students the opportunity to develop a
better insight into the writing process.
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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SPORTS SCENE
SENIOR ATHLETES
BOYS’ TENNIS
Garrett Gladish and Brent King
SOFTBALL
Haley Terry and Taylor Townsend
TRACK
BASEBALL
Nichols Teichmiller and Kyle Stuart
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Alainnah Cheshier,
Mariah Vincent, Schyler
Burney, Bekah Voss,
Christian Hunter, and
Megan Flannagin
GOLF
Braden Blagburn
and Spencer Parker
Not pictured:
Evan Francis
Aliyah Prater,
April Little,
Merrell Bowman,
and Emme Slaton
FISHING
Spencer Parker
SOCCER
Julie Reid
and
Alainnah Cheshier
BASKETBALL HONORS
•Alabama Sportswriters Association
The Decatur Daily
All-State 1A Second Team
•All - Area
•All - Regional
•Regional Most Valuable Player
•The Decatur Daily Class 1A - 4A
2015 Coach of the Year
Paula Armstrong
Varsity Girls Coach
Savanna Naylor
•Alabama Sportswriters Association
•All - Area
•All - Regional
•All - State Tournament Team
•The Decatur Daily Class 1A - 4A
All-State 1A Third Team
•All - Area
•The Decatur Daily Class 1A - 4A
All - Area Team
Maddie VInton
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Honorable Mention
Bekah Voss
All - Area Team
•All - Regional
•The Decatur Daily
Class 1A - 4A
Honorable Mention
Chandler Sparkman
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Basketball Camps
Lady Eagles JV and Varsity
June 18-21
Middle School Play Dates
Danville High School
Dates to be announced
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Varsity and JV Boys
University of Alabama in Huntsville
June 4th-5th
Varsity and JV Boys
Danville High School
June 8th-11th
~BASKETBALL SPRING EVALUATIONS~
Varsity and JV Boys
June 1st-3rd
3:30pm-5:30pm
Rising 9th-12th Grade Girls
May 11th-15th
3pm-5pm
XC
Organizational Meeting
for students interested in running
Cross Country in the fall
Volleyball Evaluations
May 4 - 8
~~~~May 5~~~~3pm~~~~Gym Parking Lot~~~~
Rising 7th & 8th graders
3pm
Julie Reid signs athletic scholarship
with Mississippi College to play soccer.
Rising 9th-12th
4:30pm
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.
Julie is pictured above with her father, Brad, and mother, Leah.
Congratulations, Julie!
Congratulations to Bekah Voss!
Congratulations, Briana and Mitchell!
Bekah was awarded an athletic track scholarship with
The University of Alabama in Huntsville.
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SUNDAY CelebratingMARCH
our Heritage. . . .
MONDAY Honoring
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY our Grandparents
SATURDAY
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Grandparents
and Special
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.
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After
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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.
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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!
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“Center for
Excellence”
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Summer 2015
Junior Scientist
Robotics
Cheering
Basketball
Soccer
Football
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Painting with Rickie
Pottery
Baseball
Volleyball
Driver's Education
Bricks 4 Kidz
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Reading & Math Instructional Assistance
Register at www.dhca.org
beginning May 11
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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!
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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!
"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
MAY
SUNDAY 3
MONDAY 4
Karen Keith’s
Birthday
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TUESDAY 5
Barbara
Wright’s
Birthday
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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Induction
4:30pm
Cafetorium
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7:45am
Upper School
Academic
Awards Day
Senior Exams
Libby Brown’s
Birthday
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Upper School Exams
2pm
Class of 2014
Commencement
2pm
Kindergarten
Graduation
Decatur Baptist Church
Classes dismiss
for the summer
Cafetorium
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Noelle Barron’s
Birthday
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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday, wednesday, and thursday
Beginning June 2 ••• 9am - 2pm
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CLASSES OF 2014
KINDERGARTEN
SENIORS
GRADUATIONS
Sunday, May 17 at 2pm
DHCA Cafetorium
Friday, May 22 at 2pm
Decatur Baptist Church
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.