the eagle cry
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The EAGLE CRY from
DECATUR HERITAGE
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2013–2014
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF IMPACTOur 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
Mrs. Blythe Bowman Mrs. Lyn Cook Mrs. Laura Hellard Mrs. Tricia HeywardMr. Dan Hicks Mr. Neal Holland Dr. Vernon Hurst Mr. Jeff Parker Mr. Blake Temple 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. Melissa Burney ScienceMrs. Connie Cambron Math & TechnologyMrs. Leigh Ann Chiles Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Kelly Cimino English, Logic & ForensicsMrs. Kathy Coffey First GradeMs. Paizley Coffey First GradeMrs. Debbie Crews Third GradeMs. Nadya Davis ScienceMrs. Jennifer Densmore Fourth 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 Third GradeMrs. Amy Little Health RoomMrs. Kristi Long Fourth GradeMr. Jason Marshall Physical EducationMr. 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. Lory Schieler Math Mrs. Cathy Schmid Fifth & Sixth GradeMr. Jonathan Schuster EnglishMrs. Melissa Simpson Food Service StaffMrs. Brenda Smith Second GradeMrs. Sandy Stephenson Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Jodi Suggs KindergartenMrs. Angie Teichmiller AP Art & HistoryMrs. Holly Thompson Athletic SecretaryMrs. Amy Tubbs ArtMr. Jeff Vaughn BandMrs. Liz Vick Health RoomMrs. Irina Washburn RussianMrs. Barbara Wright Technology
MAY 2014
VOLUME 14, ISSUE 6
Our theme for the newsletter this year has been . In this, our final issue of the year, I will describe the unique spiritual preparation that occurs at our school. However, as with all the other ways we strive to ready our students for lives of impact, the context for that preparation is crucial. Two factors play an enormous role in our choice of content and method for spiritual preparation.
First, in the area of spiritual preparation, more so than in any other area of our students’ lives, we rely heavily on outside help. Now, those sorts of outside helps do occur to a certain extent in all areas – many of our parents drill spelling words, talk through math homework, and help with form on free throws. As helpful as that is, it pales in comparison to the need for our parents to be the primary deliverer of spiritual nurture and instruction. This takes many forms, from providing a home where Christ is honored, to personal discipleship as children come to and then grow in faith, to placing the family under the care and authority of a local church body. God is gracious and Christian schools can make a difference in the lives of students when the family influence is absent. By working closely together, though, our students can grow to see that Christianity is a way of life, a 24/7 relationship, and not just something to be practiced in a compartmentalized way on Sunday.
Second, we do need to look at the next steps to be taken by the majority of our graduates. As I noted when describing our academic approach, most of our graduates historically have attended large public universities. To be successful academically in those environments takes a certain set of prerequisite courses with an appropriate level of rigor. I submit that that is even more crucial in the realm of spiritual preparation. There is some debate over the relative academic difficulty of today’s universities compared to times past. What is not up for debate is the minefield of worldviews on today’s campuses, all vying for the hearts and minds of our graduates. As the lingering cultural atmosphere of the “Bible Belt” fades under the onslaught of postmodernism, it has never been more important for our graduates to have a living faith, grounded in a personal, growing relationship with Christ, and strengthened by a firm knowledge of the content of that faith and how it might be applied in the modern world.
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Scott Mayo, Headmaster
Preparing Students for Lives of Impact
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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF IMPACT
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”James 1:22
NEWS FROM THE FINANCE OFFICETuition for the 2014-2015 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.
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Thank you, Mr. Tim Ballentine,for sharing the gift of your talents!
WELCOME NEW FAMILIESJaime, 6th grade, and Katrinka Corry, 9th grade
daughters of Brian and Schelly CorryConnor Fortenberry, 7th grade
son of Jason Fortenberry and Jessie Fortenberry
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!
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2014-2015 AMBASSADORSDecatur Heritage Christian Academy is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 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. Mr. Jonathan Schuster, sponsor for the Ambassadors, says, “I am excited as
this program begins its third year serving the school and the community. This program allows students to grow
individually, socially, and spiritually.”
Decatur Heritage Proudly Announces
Maggie Holsclaw
Kaitlyn PeevyAnna Cait Mathews Marilyn Sample Victoria Waters
Andrea Ayers Jada Blankenship Nick Borden Brianna Cagle Logan Fiske
Landon Smith Chandler Sparkman
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.
"HEADMASTER'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARS"3rd Quarter 2013-2014
"achieving all A's, with no grade below 90including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"
SEVENTH GRADEDerrick BishopHeath BoltonAmelia ByarsMimi HelmsEthan HubbardJustin McCleskeyPreston Terry
EIGHTH GRADEJustin BrownGarret BucknerAnn Whitney ChappellZachary CiminoAaron FrancisEleanor HellardTrace LentzSam Harrison MathewsLida OrrBrooklyn ParkerMarilyn SampleMason Terry
NINTH GRADEBrianna CagleLogan FiskeHope GladishJohn Reese HamnMaggie HolsclawRiley HurstAnna Cait MathewsClay OliverCameron ParkerJacob QuinnOwen TrippanyAbby TubbsDanny Xiao
TENTH GRADEAmanda BallentineLuke BolanBridget BradfordJonathan CiminoJackson StewartVictoria WatersLogan Wren
ELEVENTH GRADEJada BlankenshipEmory BucknerEmme SlatonMadelynn Vinton
TWELFTH GRADEPeyton BarthelGrayson GladishGinny Light
"HERITAGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS"3rd Quarter 2013-2014
"achieving all A's and B’s, with no grade below 80including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"
SEVENTH GRADEAnna AkinsMichael AmersonElizabeth BishopLance CallahanLeiara CottinghamCaleb DavisReagan GowenLily HoldbrooksGrace Haulie JohnsonWill Jones
EIGHTH GRADECameron BaxterRachel BeckHunter DupesBailey FoundsLily Catherine HollandMaggie HelmsJeffery HunterWalker JonesJackson ParkerCarson SolleyRyann SpencerCollin StaffordMerrick StaffordRiley Thrasher
NINTH GRADEAndrea AyersAvery BowmanDestinee BlaxtonCassidy CheathamJacob DensmoreKayla GrimesJackson KeithTaylor LindleyShawn MetzgarAnna RiggsAdam RunagerLandon SmithLlewellyn SouthChandler SparkmanGrayson Wakefield
TENTH GRADEKayla EatonChris GiuntiniAshlyn KurzhalDakota LaytonThomas LetsonSavanna NaylorReagan Spencer
ELEVENTH GRADEEmily BenderMerrell BowmanSchyler BurneyAli CardenMegan FlannaginEvan FrancisGarrett GladishBen HodgeApril LittlePatrick MetzgarAliyah PraterJulie ReidRyann SchlangenHaley TerryBekah VossTommy Xiao
TWELFTH GRADETaylor BolanMackenzie BordenJamie CambronJohn William ClarkGrant HarperMatilda HillBoran KimTrevor KurzhalAustin MarkhamDrew MashburnSam MillerDavid QuinnLuke SheltonDaniel SouthPierce Thompson
Blessed are those who find wisdom, and those who gain understanding...
Proverbs 3:13
It has been said that recent American Christianity is a mile wide and an inch deep. While that isn’t a great thing under any circumstance, it can be deadly when walking onto modern university campuses. Our high school scope and sequence is specifically geared to equip our graduates not only to keep their own faith under those conditions but also to make an impact on others. During the freshman and sophomore years, we conduct an in-depth study of both the Old and New Testaments. This is followed by a rigorous, thorough study of systematic theology the junior year. Our capstone class is a worldview and apologetics class the senior year. The students demonstrate their ownership of the content and thought processes by producing a lengthy manifesto (normally 20-25 pages, although we’ve had several exceed 50 pages) detailing what they say they believe about God, man, and the world. This is hard work during which there is much weeping and gnashing of teeth! However, when our alumni return, they say that, in retrospect, this is one of the most important things accomplished during their high school careers to prepare them for the next stage of life.
As I mentioned earlier, as a school we do not and cannot usurp the role of the family and church in the spiritual development of our students. Nor will any amount of intellectual acumen, even concerning spiritual things, overcome a deficit in a personal devotional life. However, if we are to truly prepare our students for lives of impact, knowing that most of them will soon be in a spiritual battlefield, we must continue to provide an aspect of that training and preparation that they do not receive from any other source.
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SENIOR
Registration informationavailable at
www.dhca.orgunder “Recent News”
or by calling 256.351.4275
Peyton Barthel Taylor Bolan Grayson Gladish
Sam Miller Pierce Thompson
Decatur Heritage has been granted charter membership in the National Speech and Debate Association. This distinction is awarded to schools based on their commitment to speech and debate education. Mrs. Kelly Cimino coaches the team.
Charter members include these students:David Quinn, Mrs. Kelly Cimino, coach, and Jada Blankenship (front) John William Clark, Pierce Thompson, Daniel South, Patrick Metzgar Jonathan Cimino (back) (Not pictured: Schyler Burney)
Heritage Forensic Team
ALUMNISPOTLIGHT
Mary Kate Barthel
In His goodness, God has determined that we live in this generation and culture. As we watch history unfold before us in sometimes unexpected and disappointing ways, I believe that we can be encouraged by the example of Abraham. Can we imagine trusting God’s word and obeying it to the extent of leaving our home and family and heading out to an unknown destination? When we read of Abraham’s life in Genesis, we see that many times Abraham faltered. Yet, in his struggle of faith, Abraham learns that God is faithful. After Abraham refused to be made rich by the king of Sodom, a choice that would have given Abraham security and comfort, God came to Abraham saying, “Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great” (Gen.15:1). Then God told Abraham to count the stars, as the number of his descendents would be just as numerous.
When times seem dark, as they often are, we, like Abraham can look up into the great night stars and be reminded that God is faithful to His promises. Personally, my education at DHCA is one of the biggest ways I experienced God’s faithfulness. I transferred to DHCA as a high school sophomore, and came to love my teachers and my schoolwork as I learned for the first time that even my schoolwork contains the fingerprints of my Creator. In science, Mrs. Howard taught me that God created an orderly world; in English, Mrs. Holland taught me that the nature of man and the world is exemplified in creative words. I think I will always be grateful for the personal relationships I had with my teachers and for their example of faithful service in their work place.
After graduating from DHCA, I experienced a few difficult years in college, but as I now reflect on my time in college, I have come to agree with the words of Paul Tripp, “Be realistic. Remember there’s amazing grace for every realistic thing, in your life and ministry, that you’ll be called to face.” Yes, our culture is difficult. Yes, often the Christian feels as if he or she is enrolled in the University of Pain. BUT in the mysterious intertwining of the heart and the mind, I must realize that Christianity is more than intellectual assent: Jesus Christ is my Lord and my God. Believing that Jesus Christ is the promised offspring of Abraham completely changes my life. In my relationships, my schoolwork, my community, how do I live? Honestly, I doubt some people realize that the Holy Spirit dwells inside of me because I do not act that way! However, He is faithful. There is no place on earth that is perfect: not DHCA, not another school, not different circumstances or situations. God has called us to live as lights in this world because the Light of the World has come, and He has shone in our hearts so that we can be transformed by His glory.
Whenever the Psalms speak of great tragedy or anger or fear, the author is always comforted, renewed, and recharged by entering into the sanctuary of the Lord. Beholding the glory of the Lord is how we as believers grow in grace and in faith and so live for whatever each day has for us. I do not know what the future holds for me, and this is often scary, but I know the One Who holds the future and despite my own fears, doubts, or trials, I know that I am a citizen of His kingdom and that He is the true and righteous King. Whether you are just beginning or finishing your time at DHCA, I hope that your education and experience will be a foundation of faith in the true and living God. Don’t be afraid; we are the light of the world, so shine on! Because of God’s promise in Abraham fulfilled in Jesus Christ, remember: “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9).
Mary Kate Barthel Alumna 2010
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Cody Jones, Blakely Jones, Donna Mayo, Scott Mayo,and Shelton Jones 2014
Faculty in-service 2012Groundbreaking 2008 Open House 2009 “The Boss’ Boss” 2013
Cross country meet Scott and Nick 2006
Sometimes sitting on thefloor was necessary 2009
The Mayo family – Nick, Blakely, Scott, and Donna 2006
New campus ribbon cutting 2009
Fall Festival 2007
Nick Mayo 2014
Book Review
DHCA Celebrates
Stratton Orr, ChairBoard of Trustees
"Mayo family:� We love and appreciate you all!"
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Decatur Heritage wishes to thank
for their continued service and generous contribution to provide professional, biological lawn
treatment to our campus grounds and athletic facilities.
Why We ChoseDecatur Heritage
Thankyou2013-2014 AmbassadorsforservingDecaturHeritage
this past school year. Weappreciateyou!!
Front row: Jada Blankenship, Andrea Ayers, and Maggie Holsclaw Second row: Kayla Grimes, Mackenzie Borden, Peyton Barthel, and Victoria Waters Third row: Nicholas Borden, Sam Miller, and Jonathan Cimino Fourth row: Landon Smith, Taylor Nichols, and Patrick Metzgar
Dennis and Joni Clark
The book fair netted sales of $7,164.25 and an award of $1,606.17 in “Scholastic Dollars.” We are so blessed to have such generous patrons. A special “thank you shout out” to our book fair chairman, Judy Garrie, whose commitment to the success of the book fair is immeasurable. We are already enjoying the fruits of the labor through numerous new titles.
Proceeds$8,770.42
The Clark family - John William, Ellis,
Jason, Dennis, Shelley, Jonas, Joni, Emily, Matthew, and
Josue
Our family has been a part of the Decatur Heritage family from its beginning. In a way, we were involved with the school before it actually began. Our oldest daughter, Shelley, attended first through seventh grades at Grace Baptist School, which would later become the predecessor to DHCA. Recognizing the importance of Christian education, and having very few options available, the decision was made to put her at Grace. Although the Grace Baptist School that Shelley attended bears little resemblance to today’s Decatur Heritage, she realized many benefits from Christian education. Shelley and her husband, Jason Newby, along with our two grandsons, reside in Knoxville, Tennessee.
In 1994, our daughter, Emily, began kindergarten at Grace Baptist School. We had concerns about the school at the time, but we knew changes were in the works. The school’s half-day kindergarten program also had a large bearing on our decision. The following year, Grace Baptist School transitioned to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. We thought we would hang around to see what was going to happen. Emily graduated in 2007; our son, Matthew, in 2012; and John William, our youngest son, will graduate in May along with Josue Lara (from Guatemala/Spain), who has lived with us and attended Heritage for three years.
During our history with the school, DHCA has been through many transitions – changes in leadership, staff, faculty, locations, curricula, policies, etc. We have seen many changes that are evidence of our leadership’s commitment to academic excellence. The school’s commitment to its mission statement has been reflected as the standard of biblical teaching has been brought to new heights. We have enjoyed seeing the vision taking shape as the extracurricular and athletic opportunities expanded. What a blessing it has been to see how this school’s growth has contributed to the growth of our children.
So why did we choose Decatur Heritage? Initially, I would have to say we didn’t. We were already there, and in God’s providence Decatur Heritage just happened. But each year was a choice, a choice to make a financial sacrifice that we will never regret. As our last Heritage graduation is only a few weeks away, I am reminded of how thankful I am that God has provided this school, its staff and faculty, “non-faculty” coaches and volunteers, and a host of families who have impacted the lives of our children. They have partnered with us in our efforts to prepare our children to live productive lives to the glory of God. We are grateful that Decatur Heritage is a part of their heritage. May God richly bless this school and use it as a tool to impact this world for His glory.
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Preparing Students for Lives of ImpactLower School Science Fair Poster Winners
Kenzie BowlingKindergarten
Ezra BurneyFirst Grade
Brady BaylisSecond Grade
Nicholas TelepunThird Grade
Carnegie Visual Arts Center Youth Art Winners
Willis Orr, “Lionfish” and
Georgia Schoel, “In Bloom”
Woodsy Owl & Smokey the Bear Art Winners
Abbey Smith, Avery Byars, Katelyn McDaniel,and Lauren Grace Acupan
Poster Winners
Kneeling: Trinity Warren and Chesney Garrie Standing: David Roden, Alex Joseph,
Alisa Washburn, and Willis Orr
Eleanor Hellard, 3rd chair
David claimed first place in Dramatic Interpretation and the honor to participate in the national tournament. David will represent Decatur Heritage and the State of Alabama in Kansas City in June.
This is a monumental accomplishment for David and a high honor for Decatur Heritage and Mrs. Kelly Cimino, forensic coach.
David Quinn achieved the honorto represent the Deep SouthNational Forensic League in the 2014 national tournament. He advanced above other student competitors from St. James School, The Montgomery
Alabama Bandmasters Association
District 1 Honor Band
2014 Joe Wheeler Youth TourScholarship
Recipient
Maddie Vinton
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy inducted twelve students in the National Honor Society. New
members are Amanda Ballentine, Luke Bolan, Bridget Bradford, Jonathan Cimino, Kyle Lasch, Savanna
Naylor, Jackson Stewart, Victoria Waters, Logan Wren, Ryann Schlangen, John William Clark, and
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Bowman, secretary; Julie Reid, treasurer; Ali Carden, historian; and Schyler Burney, parliamentarian.
National Honor Society
Academy, Vestavia Hills High School, Mountain Brook High School, Mars Hill, and Prattville High School.
ACSI Spelling Bee Winners
J.L. Davis, 2nd place; Kaitlyn Hollis, 4th place; and Ben Abercrombie and Hanish Edupuganti,
Grand Champions
HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS
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
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
SENIOR ATHLETES
BOYS’ TENNISSam Miller and Austin Markham
FISHINGTaylor Bolan
BASEBALLTaylor Nichols, Austin Littlejohn, Sawyer Holland,
Pierce Thompson, Collin Fuller, and Zach Armstrong
TRACK & FIELDLuke Shelton, Bailey Higgins, and
Josh Lara (Daniel South not pictured)
SOFTBALLBlakley Stephenson and Peyton Barthel
GOLFJacob Crews
BASKETBALL HONORS
SHOOTINGJosh Bishop
“The Decatur Daily”All-Area Team
Honorable Mention and Area 15 All-Area Tournament Team
Savanna Naylor, MaddieVinton, and Bekah Voss
“The Decatur Daily”All-Area Team
Jacob Crews, 2nd Team, andLuke Shelton, Honorable Mention
Volleyball HonorsAlabama Volleyball Coaches Association
North Alabama Team Maddie Vinton, All-County
and Maddie and Ginny Light,All-Area Honorable Mention
Andrea Ayers and Kayla Grimes, Honorable Mention,
Maddie Vinton, 1st Team andGinny Light, 2nd Team All-State
Landon and Taylor earned 4th place competing with 230 boats in a recent tournament held on Lake Guntersville.
Taylor Lindley and Landon Smith Landon Smith and Taylor Lindley
XC Organizational Meeting
for students interested in runningCross Country in the fall
~~~May 1~~~3pm~~~Gym Parking Lot~~~
Alabama Student AnglerBass Fishing Tournament
GIRLS’ TENNISGinny Light
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NEWS FROM “THE EAGLE’S NEST”
~BASKETBALL SPRING EVALUATIONS~
Volleyball & Basketball Fundraiser
Thursday, May 1 4pm-7pm
DHCA Cafetorium
Volleyball EvaluationsMay 5 - 9
Rising 7th & 8th graders3pm
Rising 9th-12th4:30pm
Lady Eagles Varsity Basketball Camps
Birmingham Southern andDanville High SchoolDates to be announced
Middle School and JV Play DatesDanville High SchoolJune 23, 24, 26, and 30
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy has earned charter membership with the National Forensic League. Mrs. Kelly Cimino, forensic coach, presents the charter to Mr. Scott Mayo, headmaster.
Europe 2014Twenty AP and Dual Enrollment students spent nine days touring sites in Europe including London, Paris, and Rome over spring break. Highlights included a cruise on the Sienna River and climbing the Eiffel Tower. The tour was led by teacher, Mrs. Angie Teichmiller.
London, Paris, and Rome over spring break. Highlights included a cruise on the Sienna River
Pledges and Gifts
$3,289,183 We have now passed the hundred thousand dollar mark in new gifts and pledges during this Challenging Opportunity matching gift phase of our capital campaign. Our generous family and friends have made $110,575 in new gifts and pledges since March 1st. Those dollars, coupled with the matching funds, have lifted our total campaign giving to $3,289,183. As wonderful as that is, the even better news is that there is $389,425 in matching funds still available to be used to leverage all new commitments!
The deadline for this matching phase has been extended through May 31st. Please prayerfully consider joining with us (or increasing your current pledge) at this time when your gift will have double the impact!
For more information about the campaign or about this matching gift opportunity, please contact our headmaster, Scott Mayo, at [email protected] or (256)351-4275.
Rising 7th-8th Grade BoysMay 5th-9th1:30pm-3pm
Rising 7th-8th Grade GirlsMay 12th-16th3pm-5pm
Rising 9th-12th Grade GirlsMay 12th-16th5pm-7pm
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Celebrating our Heritage. . . . Honoring our Grandparents
“Center for Excellence”
Grandparents and Special Friends Day was a great day celebrated on our campus and was attended by more than 300 guests. Upon arrival, they were treated to a reception with lots of great food and entertainment by our very own Mr. Jonathan Schuster. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade, under the leadership of Mrs. Glenda Briley, provided musical compositions with lyrics that conveyed the special relationship shared between grandparents and grandchildren. With her quick wit and humorous monologue, Mrs. Danielle Solley recognized guests who traveled the most miles, the newest addition to a family, and the most years of marriage. 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 keepsake sculpture, 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, teachers, and Mrs. Jennifer Smith, event coordinator, who helped make this day so special. We could not have done it without all of you!
Junior Scientist Robotics Cheering Basketball Softball Football
Painting with RickieAgility and Speed
BaseballVolleyball
Driver's EducationBricks 4 Kidz
Reading & Math Instructional Assistance
Registration begins May 21 at www.dhca.org
Summer 2014
"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 first annual Healthy Heritage 5K and Family Fun Mile took place in February. This family event showcased our school and provided a fun and healthy opportunity for families and much needed funds for the Parent Association. More than 200 people participated in the event!
Mr. Jonathan Schuster began the day with an inspiring version of the national anthem. Runners were greeted with Bible verse reminders along the course.
A family fun mile followed the 5K. It was inspiring to see family members of all ages enjoy the beautiful 70 degree weather and quality time together.
We are thankful for the many sponsors for their support of the first annual Healthy Heritage race. With the help of River City Runners, we now have a certified 5K course starting in our front parking lot. The running team commented that they enjoyed the race, the atmosphere, and the organization.
Mark your calendar now for the second annual race slated for February 28, 2015.
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Karen Keith’s Birthday
Barbara Wright’s Birthday
Libby Brown’s Birthday
2pmKindergarten GraduationCafetorium
Senior Exams
2pmClass of 2014
Commencement Decatur Baptist Church
Noelle Barron’s Birthday
Noelle Barron’s
SUMMER OFFICE HOURSTuesday, wednesday, and thursday
Beginning MAy 279am - 2pm
Upper School Exams
Classes dismissfor the summer
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Karen Keith’s Birthday
Barbara Wright’s Birthday
Libby Brown’s Birthday
2pmKindergarten GraduationCafetorium
Senior Exams
2pmClass of 2014
Commencement Decatur Baptist Church
Noelle Barron’s Birthday SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday, wednesday, and thursdayBeginning MAy 27
9am - 2pm
Upper School Exams
Classes dismissfor the summer
Karen Keith’s Birthday
Barbara Wright’s Birthday
Libby Brown’s Birthday
2pmKindergarten GraduationCafetorium
Senior Exams
2pmClass of 2014
Commencement Decatur Baptist Church
Noelle Barron’s Birthday SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday, wednesday, and thursdayBeginning MAy 27
9am - 2pm
Upper School Exams
Classes dismissfor the summer
Karen Keith’s Birthday
Barbara Wright’s Birthday
Libby Brown’s Birthday
2pmKindergarten GraduationCafetorium
Senior Exams
2pmClass of 2014
Commencement Decatur Baptist Church
Noelle Barron’s Birthday SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday, wednesday, and thursdayBeginning MAy 27
9am - 2pm
Upper School Exams
Classes dismissfor the summer
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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.
CLASSES OF 2014
GRADUATIONS
KINDERGARTEN SENIORS
Friday, May 23� at 2pm�Decatur Baptist Church�
Sunday, May 18, at 2pm
DHCA Cafetorium