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The EAGLE
MARCH-APRIL 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 5
UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP
The Nobel laureate physicist, Murray GellMann, once said, “Think how hard physics would be if
particles could think.” That quote captures much of
the reason why there is such a plethora of theories on
the topic of effective leadership (and why none of
them provide a comprehensive explanation). The
context of leadership is people, and people are really
complicated and predictably unpredictable.
Scott Mayo, Headmaster
This dilemma, whether admitted or not, haunts the social sciences.
In order to provide “the answer” to an issue in leadership or education or
economics, you really have to be able to isolate the variables and supply a
control group. When dealing with people, those standard scientific steps
are incredibly difficult to achieve. The field of education is infamous for
touting the next big breakthrough in technique, only to find that the
results don’t provide the universal gains in learning promised. The old
adage “anyone who says ‘this is the only way’ is selling something” is no
less true when the only way is espoused by someone in a lab coat with a
clipboard. Again, when dealing with people, you, by definition, must
account for the human element! Perhaps if we would admit that, we
could free ourselves from the quest for the perfect leadership technique.
As Christians, we must always be mindful to avoid dividing the
world into sacred and secular. Ultimately, all things are created by God
and for God and to God (Romans 11:36; Colossians 1:16), the idea and
manifestation of leadership included. Therefore, given the importance of
leadership in our lives, it is interesting to see how God addresses the topic
in the Bible.
First, we are presented with plenty of examples, both positive and
negative, of leadership technique. That would lead us to believe that there
are certain actions, within certain contexts, that produce desired results
for leaders and followers alike. However, the overwhelming emphasis is
not on techniques or strategies or personalities or temperaments. No,
God’s concern is plainly with the character of the leader and the mindset
brought to the leadership role. (Continued on Page 3)
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UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP
Registration
NEWS FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE
To qualify for the early registration fee of $125, completed applications must be received by 3:15pm on March
30. All applications received after this date will require the full $150 registration fee.
FACTS
If you are currently using the FACTS service for tuition payment and desire to continue to do so, no action is
required on your part unless your banking information or your draft date will change. Otherwise, you will
receive a confirmation from the finance office detailing the new draft amount and draft date. Please be reminded
that the $41 annual fee for using this service will be drafted from your account on or around the date of your first
payment.
If you will be using FACTS for the first time or need to make changes in your banking information or draft date,
please contact Amy Francis in the finance office at 256-432-2691 for the paperwork.
Application for Tuition Assistance
Families applying for tuition assistance may do so online at www.factstuitionaid.com.
•You must register your student for the upcoming school year and pay the registration fee to apply for assistance.
•Assistance awards are for one school year, so families must reapply each year.
•There is a nonrefundable $30 processing fee paid to FACTS upon application.
•If your financial award is denied or is insufficient to allow your child to attend, DHCA will refund the registration fee.
•If there are extenuating circumstances that you feel would help you qualify for additional assistance, you may make a written request to the TAP committee.
•The maximum assistance award to any family is 65%.
ANNUAL FUND
Giving to our Annual Fund campaign has
allowed us to send $71,450 directly to our
classrooms so far this year!
Gifts to the Annual Fund make an immediate,
positive impact on our operating budget (and
give our donors a nice tax deduction).
If you haven’t yet, please consider joining with
these donors in support of DHCA.
2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR
First Semester
August 10
September 7
September 22
October 12
October 30
November 11
November 23-27
December 15-18
December 18
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First Day of School
Holiday – Labor Day
Parent Conferences student half-day dismissal
Holiday – Fall Break
Professional Development student half-day dismissal
Holiday – Veterans’ Day
Holiday – Thanksgiving
Upper School Exams
Classes Dismiss for Holidays
Second Semester
January 4
January 18***
January 29
February 15***
March 21-25
May 17-20
May 20
May 20
Classes Resume
Holiday – MLK Day
Professional Development student half-day dismissal
Holiday – Presidents’ Day
Holiday – Spring Break
Upper School Exams
Classes Dismiss for Summer
Senior graduation
**Inclement weather make-up days
“... whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant...”
Matthew 20:26
(Continued from front cover)
When God through Paul instructed the early church how to choose leaders (I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9), the
list of qualifications focused almost exclusively on character issues. John MacArthur puts it this way: “According to
Scripture, virtually everything that truly qualifies a person for leadership is directly related to character. It’s not about
style, status, personal charisma, clout, or worldly measurement of success. Integrity is the main issue that makes the
difference between a good leader and a bad one.”
Given the importance of leadership, should it shock us that God’s primary concern is who the leaders are as
opposed to what they can do? Scripture should serve as a warning to us as we often face the temptation of
pragmatism. Pragmatism takes the form of justifying the egregious moral behavior of leaders with the reply that they
were able to get the job done. In God’s economy, getting the job done is not the litmus test for success. An
additional concern arises when we realize how much modeling is involved in leadership. Again, building leaders we
can trust and emulate is so much more important than getting the job done.
At Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, we know we are called to prepare students for lives of impact. For
many of our students, those lives of impact will involve serving in leadership positions. Therefore, we make no
apologies for the emphasis we place on integrity and character as we educate our students. From that foundation of
who they are in Christ and how they are called to live, we can then provide opportunities for leadership development
to provide our students with the tools and experiences necessary to develop the proper leadership mindset. In our
next (and final) newsletter of the year, I will present the mindset that, regardless of technique or style, should guide
our leadership efforts.
"HEADMASTER'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARS"
"HERITAGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS"
"A student achieving all A's, with no grade below 90
including weighted grades for AP & Honor classes."
“A student achieving all A's and B’s, with no grade below 80
including weighted grades for AP & Honor classes."
2nd Quarter 2014-2015
SEVENTH GRADE
David Brown
Tegwen Buckner
Lauren Cagle
Seaborn Chappell
Catherine Fiske
Cole Garner
Mallory Hampton
Katie Jones
Mason Lentz
Stratton Orr
Ashton Owens
Carter Sample
EIGHTH GRADE
Derrick Bishop
Heath Bolton
Amelia Byars
Reagan Gowen
Ellie Hamn
Mimi Helms
Aleah Jenkins
Grace Haulie Johnson
Justin McCleskey
Ian Metzgar
Callie Stevenson
Jacob Winton
NINTH GRADE
Morgan Abercrombie
Justin Brown
Garret Buckner
Ann Whitney Chappell
Aaron Francis
Eleanor Hellard
Maggie Helms
Trace Lentz
Sam Harrison Mathews
Lida Orr
Brooklyn Parker
Marilyn Sample
Mason Terry
2nd Quarter 2014-2015
TENTH GRADE
Brianna Cagle
Logan Fiske
Hope Gladish
Kayla Grimes
Maggie Holsclaw
Riley Hurst
Anna Cait Mathews
Clay Oliver
Cameron Parker
Jacob Quinn
Owen Trippany
Briana Tucker
Danny Xiao
SEVENTH GRADE
ELEVENTH GRADE
EIGHTH GRADE
Amanda Ballentine
Bridget Bradford
Jonathan Cimino
Savanna Naylor
Victoria Waters
Logan Wren
TWELFTH GRADE
Jada Blankenship
Emory Buckner
Schyler Burney
Megan Flannagin
Emme Slaton
Madelynn Vinton
Nicolas Cimino
Jaime Corry
Jordan Hunter
Colton Keith
Paige Kuczek
Davis Northcutt
Jordan Parker
Brett Robertson
Garrett Rogers
Stephen Ross
Abigail Terry
Eli Waldrep
Michael Amerson
Elizabeth Bishop
Lance Callahan
Leiara Cottingham
Gabby Curry
Caleb Davis
Jackson Eubanks
Connor Fortenberry
Katelyne Garrie
Lily Holdbrooks
Ethan Hubbard
Will Jones
Dhruv Patel
Lydia Strickland
NINTH GRADE
Rachel Beck
Maddie Beddingfield
Patrick Cheng
Zachary Cimino
Hunter Dupes
Bailey Founds
Olivia Gailey
Jeffery Hunter
Karsyn Lemley
Carson Solley
Seth Thompson
TENTH GRADE
Noah Armstrong
Andrea Ayers
Avery Bowman
Kaitlyn Cheatham
Bella Gillette
John Reese Hamn
Jackson Keith
Taylor Lindley
Ben McGough
Clay Shaw
Landon Smith
Llewellyn South
Chandler Sparkman
Abby Tubbs
Grayson Wakefield
Yao Cheng Zhou
ELEVENTH GRADE
Luke Bolan
Dakota Hunter
Ashlyn Kurzhal
Kyle Lasch
Dakota Layton
Thomas Letson
Sam McGough
Jackson Stewart
TWELFTH GRADE
Emily Bender
Merrell Bowman
Ali Carden
Alainnah Cheshier
Haley Felkins
Evan Francis
Garrett Gladish
April Little
Patrick Metzgar
Spencer Parker
Julie Reid
Ryann Schlangen
Haley Terry
Taylor Townsend
Bekah Voss
Colby Wooten
Blessed are those who find wisdom, and
those who gain understanding...
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
Masterpiece Guild in Action!
Masterpiece Guild members, the third annual Masterpiece showcase, “A Heart for the Arts,” Thanks to the was a big success. This yearʼ’s event was held at the First Baptist Church Decatur to accommodate the event. It was a fabulous way to display the God-‐‑‒given talents of our students and teachers! Masterpiece
The Guild continues to support fine arts at Decatur Heritage with the assistance of parent volunteers and purchases to advance each fine arts component. Please consider supporting the growing and expanding arts at Decatur Heritage.
Masterpiece ..... a vital part of Decatur Heritage! Masterpiece
proudly presents
Jackson Stewart
as The Beast
Ann Whitney Chappell
as Belle
Owen Trippany
as Maurice
Kinsley Hill
as Lefou
Ashlyn Kurzhal
as Madame De
Annie Riggs
La Grande Bouche,
Old Beggar, and Enchantress as Babette
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Performances:
Friday, April 24 , 7pm, $10
Saturday, April 25, 7pm, $10
Monday, April 27, 1:30pm
$10 adult, $5 students
Cafetorium
Ryann Schlangen
as Mrs. Potts
Cason Brown
as Lumiere
Ben Hodge
as Gaston
Alex Joseph
as Chip
Dakota Layton
as Cogsworth
Derrick Bishop
as Monsieur
D’Arque
“OUR MISSION is to assist families by providing their children with an education
Welcome New
Families
Kaitlyn Wallace, 6th grade
daughter of David and Melanie Wallace
for next
school year!
Reaching school campuses
for Christ by:
Uniting the body of Christ in prayer,
relationships, resources, and strategy;
Serving student leaders and adults; and
Why We Chose Decatur Heritage...
This is our second year at Decatur
Heritage after spending eight years in the
public school system. We were involved in
the classroom and PTA and watched as
politics replaced prayer and God. After
several years of watching the changes and
the impact on our son and our lives, we
Kristian, Kenzie, Karen,
knew there had to be something better. We
and Kevin Bowling
participated in sports and went to church
with several families whose children attended DHCA. We spent the next
sports season talking with them and their children about DHCA and the
feedback was positive. We felt God leading us to DHCA.
We brought Kenzie for the tour and knew this was the place she
needed to have a great experience and be able to share her faith openly.
We knew that it would be a big leap for our soon-to-be eighth grade son,
Kristian. Because he would have to give up sports for a year, we did not
expect him to want to change schools. However, after the tour, Kristian
told us that he wanted to enroll at Decatur Heritage and was willing to
give up sports for a year. He spent that first year maturing and growing
closer to God as he helped the team and the coaches. For the first time in
years, he came home from school with excitement, telling us daily how
much he enjoyed school, how much nicer the students were, and how
they respected one another.
The teachers at DHCA go above board with our students taking the
Empowering students to carry out the time to explain if they don’t understand something being taught and
making class fun. The teachers attend school events and cheer on their
Great Commission.
students. They are a great source of encouragement. I have enjoyed
First Priority is a student-led organization that
being part of the Booster Club organizing the golf tournament, feeding
meets weekly on campus before school. Students
the football team, and being a part of the parent association. The
hold one another accountable, challenge one
students at DHCA are so respectful, and it is a blessing to serve them. I
another to live out their faith, and bring their
was so blessed at the golf tournament with such a show of servants
friends to hear the gospel.
willing to help in any way. It is such a blessing to be part of a family and
First Priority is for students in grades 6-12!
servant environment.
Join us Thursdays at 7am in the Media Center!
Having Kenzie in kindergarten at DHCA has been a great experience.
She finished her first year loving school and the teachers, even asking
over school holidays if she could go to school. Kenzie has a great
foundation for continued learning, an excitement to learn, the love of
going to school, and a resource of great friends. What more could we ask
for than an awesome first year of school?
Now open to current DHCA students
(information included in re-enrollment package)
REGISTRATION DATES:
March 9 - returning campers
March 30 - open to the public
REGISTER NOW!!!
It is hard to explain what the past two years have meant to our family.
We are so thankful for the love and support that we have felt at DHCA.
Our lives had become consumed with issues at school whether it was
dealing with bullies, kids growing up too quickly, or the political issues
that interfered with learning. To come to a school that is surrounded by
the presence of God, to see and hear the word shared, and to know our
kids are blessed in their surroundings, it blesses our heart.
Kevin and Karen Bowling
that is excellent and which instills Biblical principles to guide their lives.”
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Zachary and Marilyn placed fourth in Duo
Interpretation and Jada fourth in Dramatic
Interpretation at the Betty Gunn Invitational.
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Congratulations to seniors Jada Blankenship (left) and Nichols Teichmiller (right) who received
the 2015 MICOR Student Workforce Development Award. This award was developed to encourage
students to explore the various career paths within the manufacturing industries.
Nichols and Jada spent a workday alongside MICOR Vice-Present Mr. Dave Ponegalek (center) at the Decatur plant to gain insight
into MICOR’s manufacture of machine parts for the oil and gas industries. Additionally, they accompanied Mr. Ponegalek on a trip to
Houston, Texas, to visit MICOR customers.
A special thank you to MICOR Industries, DHCA Partner in Education, for the opportunities you provide for the students of Decatur
Heritage Christian Academy.
Missions Team
(pictured above
and right)
serves lunch at
the Committee
on Church
Cooperation.
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Ali Carden
2015 State of Alabama
Distinguished Young Woman Top 8 Finalist
and Dance Masters Chapter 33
2015 Overall College Scholarship Winner
Partner in Education Cook’s Pest Control conducted a
“hands on” seminar on journalistic design and layout for
the yearbook staff. Mrs. Jo Cook is pictured left with Aspen
Bevel, Alexandra McElroy, and Jackson Stewart. Kim
Parker and Mrs. Cook watch as Andrea Ayers and Sterling
Holland trim pages designed for a mock magazine layout.
Visit our website at www.dhca.org.
HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Alumni Spotlight
You’ll need these for spring!
Available in the main school lobby
Matt Dubach pictured
with his wife, Natalie
My name is Matthew Dubach, and I am a
2010 graduate of DHCA. I attended Heritage my
junior and senior year, but those two years
impacted my life tremendously. My time at
Heritage was filled with many firsts. My senior
year was our first year in the new building, and it
was also the first year that Heritage fielded a
football team. I was privileged to be a member of
both the inaugural football team and fishing team.
Along with the extracurricular activities, I also
developed many meaningful and lasting
friendships during my time at DHCA.
I am 2014 graduate of Columbia
International University, where I majored in
Biblical studies and Bible teaching. During my time
at CIU, I served as a resident advisor, worked at a
paint company, and married the woman of my
dreams. Natalie and I got married January 4, 2014.
After getting married, I finished my last semester
of college by student teaching at a private
Christian school in South Carolina. The day after I
graduated college, Natalie and I moved to Decatur
so that I could work as the associate director of
student ministry at First Bible Church. I have been
working at the church since May 2014 and also
working toward a Masters of Divinity from The
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
The length of this note does not allow for
me to explain all the ways in which DHCA
impacted my life, but primarily it instilled in me a
deep love and earnest desire for the study of
God’s Word. It was in Mr. Holiday’s Bible class that
the Lord began to kindle in me a desire to study
Scripture at a more academic level. It was also the
integration of Biblical principles in other classes
that taught me the importance of applying God’s
Word to all aspects of the Christian life.
I am so thankful for the way God has used
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy in my life. It
is my prayer that God will continue to use this
wonderful school to place His Word central in the
lives of students.
Matthew Dubach
Nike Polo
$59
Mirrored Car Tag
$25
Flex Fit Hat
$25
Perfect for watching DHCA spring sports!
Spring 2015
March 11 -­‐ May 6
Registration available at
www.dhca.org
Classes include:
Pottery
Painting
Gooey Science
Tumbling
Golf
Pinterest Interest
Karate
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Bricks 4 Kidz
Math Mania
Robotics
Jordan Holland, alumnus
2013, has been accepted into
the Brock Scholars Program
at Samford University.
Congratulations, Jordan!
Newsletter photos courtesy of
Thank you, Mr. Tim Ballentine, for sharing your talents!
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
Congratulations to the
Varsity Girl’s and Boy’s Basketball Teams
Area 16 Class 1A Regular Season Champions
Varsity Girls Area 16 Class 1A Tournament Champions
Varsity Boys Area 16 Class 1A Tournament Runner-Up
Both Teams Advanced to Sub-Regional and Regional Play
Varsity Girls Class 1A Northwest Regional Champions
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Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Volleyball and Basketball Fundraiser
Thursday, April 28
4pm-7pm
DHCA Cafetorium
SPRING SPORTS
ARE IN FULL SWING!
Varsity Baseball
March 5 at Danville
Middle School Baseball
“Eagle Eyes”
Coaches Tony
Newton (left)
and Scott
Chappell (right)
Our appreciation is extended to Allen Bishop, past coach, for his
efforts to bring competitive shooting to DHCA and leading the team
to be one of the top teams in the state. We appreciate his time and
dedication to provide this sport for the students.
March 3 at Athens Bible
Softball
March 5 at East Lawrence
Golf
March 3 vs Athens Bible at Point Mallard
Girls’ Tennis
March 3 vs Shoals Christian at Delano Park
Boys’ Tennis
March 2 vs Sparkman at Point Mallard Park
2015 STATE OF THE
BOOSTER CLUB
The Booster Club recently provided over $13,000 in funding
at the request of the athletic department. Here are highlights
of the items approved for spring sports:
Softball - equipment including screens, bases, balls tees,
base extenders, and jerseys and pants
Track & Field
March 7 at Cullman
Soccer
March 2 vs New Hope at Jack Allen Park
Full schedules available at www.dhca.org/athletics
DECATUR FISHING EAGLES LOOKING
FOR ANOTHER TITLE THIS SPRING!
The Decatur Heritage Fishing Team is getting geared up for
its sixth season this spring. The team is coached by Blake
Baseball - equipment including heavy cage turf mat, helmets, Gowen with help from Jimmy Bolan, Andy Lasch, Jim
screens, and bats as well as updated jerseys
Garrie, Jamie Smith, and Jason Fortenberry.
Golf - logo balls and shirts
Tennis - uniforms for girls’ team
Soccer - goal
"We are looking forward to this year, mainly because all of
our anglers have a lot of experience with most being on the
team since its inception in 2010. I feel that this is one of our
best teams of anglers yet," said Coach Gowen.
Here is the Fishing Eagles schedule for this spring:
A nominating committee has been appointed for the 2015March 7 - Lake Neely Henry with weigh-in at Gadsden
2016 board member elections and the six executive
committee positions. Please contact Terrie Riggs, committee Coosa Landing
chair, if you have inquiries or recommendations.
May 2 - Pickwick Lake with weigh-in at Mcfarland Park
May 15-16 - at Smith Lake with weigh-in at Smith Lake Dam
The purpose of the Booster Club is to support the athletic
department’s goal to build a state-championship caliber
program across a variety of sports. We accomplish this effort
by promoting parent, student, and alumni involvement,
recognizing the efforts of our student athletes, and engaging
in responsible fundraising activities to provide items that go
beyond the normal scope of the athletic department’s budget.
The booster club stands ready to assist the athletic
department in providing for our student athletes working
closely with Coach Atchley and Coach Patterson to evaluate
and accommodate needs.
Go Eagles and please support the Booster Club!
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MARCH
SUNDAY 1
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2
3
4
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6
SATURDAY
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Baseball, softball, tennis, golf, girls’ soccer, and
track and field continues.....schedules available at
www.dhca.org/athletics/schedules
Sandy
Stephenson’s
Birthday
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5
FRIDAY 10
11
12
13
14
Paizley Coffey’s
Birthday
Donna Oliver’s
Birthday
Anna Hodges’
Birthday
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Patty
Annerton’s
Birthday
Report cards
available via
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Spring Holidays
30
Priority
Re-Enrollment
Closes at
3:15pm
10
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Heather Sasser’s
Birthday
First day of
Kerstin Lynch’s
Birthday
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Begins
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APRIL
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1
2
FRIDAY 3
SATURDAY
4
Debbie
Bishop’s
Birthday
Holiday
5
6
7
8
13
10
Schedules available at
www.dhca.org/athletics/schedules
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DHCA
Cafetorium
7pm Lead Out
20
21
22
Progress reports
27
Mary Kay
Hodges’
Birthday
1:30pm
DHCA Cafetorium
23
Mike Holiday’s
Birthday
available via
26
18
Junior
Senior
Prom
Jodi Suggs’
Birthday
19
11
Follow DHCA spring sports
Liz Vick’s
Birthday
12
9
28
29
24
25
7pm
7pm
DHCA Cafetorium DHCA Cafetorium
30
4pm-7pm
Cafetorium
11
NONPROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
PAID
Decatur, AL
35601
Permit No. 805
P.O. Box 5659 • Decatur, Alabama 35601 • 256.351.4275
Re-enrollment
Continues through March 30
Application Fee $125 through March 30, 3:15pm
Application Fee $150 if received after printed deadline
Open Enrollment
Begins March 31
Contact Mrs. Connie Murray at [email protected] for details
HERITAGE PREVIEW
If you or anyone you know is considering Decatur Heritage as an
education option for a student, tours are available daily from
9am til 2pm. It is a great opportunity to witness a school day in action
and meet with an administrator.
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.