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from DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2015–2016

KEEPING FIRST THINGS FIRSTOur LeadershipMr. Scott Mayo HeadmasterMr. Jeremy Jones K-12 Chief Learning LeaderMr. Michael Holiday Assistant PrincipalMr. Ty Patterson Athletic DirectorMr. Steve Atchley Facility Manager & Assistant ADMrs. Scarlet Bolan Food Service DirectorMrs. Melissa Ross Guidance CounselorMrs. Heather Sasser Chief Financial Officer

Board of TrusteesMr. Blake Temple, Chairman

Mr. Em Barran Mr. Dan Hicks Mrs. Blythe Bowman Mr. Neal Holland Mrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Jeff ParkerMrs. Laura Hellard Mr. Stratton Orr Mrs. Tricia Heyward Mr. Skip Thompson

Faculty and StaffMrs. Patty Annerton Math & SpanishMrs. Paula Armstrong Business Math & BibleMrs. Noelle Barron KindergartenMrs. Hannah Birchfield MathMrs. Debbie Bishop Second GradeMrs. Glenda Briley MusicMrs. Libby Brown Projects CoordinatorMrs. Leigh Ann Chiles Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Kelly Cimino Curriculum, English, Logic & ForensicsMrs. Kathy Coffey First GradeMs. Paizley Coffey First GradeMrs. Debbie Crews Third GradeMrs. Jennifer Densmore Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Kim Elliott Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Amy Francis Financial SecretaryMs. Beverly Gorden Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Teresa Hall Instructional AideMrs. Katherine Helms Government & EnglishMrs. Anna Hodges English & YearbookMrs. 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 Third GradeMr. Jason Marshall Physical EducationMs. Melissa McCulloch Writing Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Julie McGough English & HistoryMr. Steve Meek Physical Education & HistoryMrs. Connie Murray Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Donna Oliver MathMrs. Kim Parker Instructional AideMrs. Leah Reid Fifth & Sixth GradeMr. Colten Sherrill ScienceMrs. Melissa Simpson Food Service StaffMrs. Brenda Smith Second GradeMr. Mike Smith HistoryMrs. Sandy Stephenson KindergartenMrs. Angie Teichmiller HistoryMrs. Holly Thompson Athletic SecretaryMrs. Amy Tubbs ArtMr. Terry Tucker After School AideMrs. Laura Frasher Tuttle Technology Mr. Jeff Vaughn BandMrs. Liz Vick Health RoomMrs. Irina Washburn RussianMrs. Barbara Wright Technology

MARCH - APRIL 2016

VOLUME 16, ISSUE 5

The Decatur Heritage Christian Academy board of trustees is charged with protecting the key identity of the school through the setting of policy, providing a firm financial foundation, and hiring and evaluating one employee, the headmaster. In that role, I have the privilege and responsibility of managing our chief learning leader, Jeremy Jones. Mr. Jones is then directly responsible for the oversight of those folks on the front lines on a daily basis,

Scott Mayo, Headmasterour classroom teachers. One of our primary concerns is Keeping First Things First in those classrooms. As crucial as that instruction is in fulfilling our mission, however, a Decatur Heritage education isn’t constrained by only what occurs within the classroom walls.

We are very proud of the breadth and depth of our extracurricular offerings and the role they play in preparing our students for lives of impact. These activities are important for many reasons. Students choose to participate based on their own interests and gifts. They get to interact with their peers (and other students outside of their daily circles) in completely different environments than the normal educational settings. They also get to learn from adults (oftentimes teachers) in more informal ways. These opportunities range from sports teams to service clubs, competitive academic teams to mission teams, Center for Excellence classes to Masterpiece fine arts. As is true for most of life, the experience the students enjoy in each of these areas will be directly proportional to the focused energy they expend.

The benefit of broadening an education through extracurricular activities is open to most all students in most all schools. Is there something unique about participating in those areas here at DHCA? Biblically speaking, I do believe we have the opportunity to gain worthwhile life experiences through team or club membership here while avoiding two prevalent pitfalls. Seen through the lens of a Christian worldview, the phrase “it’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game” takes on new meaning.

First, we are to honor God in all we do, serving as unto the Lord and not man. This mindset should combat the temptation to use our extracurricular activities as self-serving bullet points for a college resume. Our teammates, those we lead, and those we are serving, deserve better. If we are filling a class office for the Lord, programming a robot for the Lord, or practicing our free throws for the Lord, those depending on our contribution to the endeavor will see the benefit, and our activities, no matter how seemingly insignificant, can glorify God.

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New This Year! Online Registration!Current students will re-enroll through the parent RenWeb account. To qualify for the early registration fee of $150, completed applications must be received by 3:15pm on March 28. All applications received after this date will require the full $175 registration fee. Watch your email inbox for detailed instructions.

New students may apply at www.dhca.org through Admissions Online.

FACTSIf 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 $45 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.

ApplicationforTuitionAssistanceFamiliesapplyingfortuitionassistancemaydosoonlineatwww.online.factsmgt.com.

•Youmustregisteryourstudentfortheupcomingschool yearandpaytheregistrationfeetoapplyforassistance.•Assistanceawardsareforoneschoolyear,sofamiliesmustreapplyeachyear.•Thereisanonrefundable$30processingfeepaidtoFACTSuponapplication.•Ifyourfinancialawardisdeniedorisinsufficienttoallowyourchildtoattend,DHCAwillrefundtheregistrationfee.•Ifthereareextenuatingcircumstancesthatyoufeelwouldhelpyouqualifyforadditionalassistance,youmaymakeawrittenrequesttotheTAPcommittee.•Themaximumassistanceawardtoanyfamilyis65%.

2016-2017SCHOOL CALENDAR

Giving to our Annual Fund campaign has allowed us to send $103,225 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.

ANNUAL FUND

First Semester

August 9 First Day of SchoolSeptember 5 Holiday – Labor DaySeptember 20 Parent Conferences - Student Half-Day DismissalOctober 10 Holiday – Fall BreakNovember 11 Holiday – Veterans DayNovember 21-25 Holiday – ThanksgivingDecember 13-16 Upper School ExamsDecember 16 Classes Dismiss for Holidays

Second Semester

January 4 Classes ResumeJanuary 16** Holiday – MLK DayFebruary 20** Holiday – Presidents’ DayMarch 7 Professional Development - Student Half-Day DismissalMarch 27-31 Holiday – Spring BreakApril 14 Holiday - Good FridayApril 17** Holiday - SpringMay 23-26 Upper School ExamsMay 26 Classes Dismiss for SummerMay 26 Senior Graduation

**Inclement weather make-up days

KEEPING FIRST THINGS FIRST

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

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"HEADMASTER'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARS"2nd Quarter 2015-2016

"Students achieving all A's, with no grade below 90including weighted grades for AP & Honor classes."

SEVENTH GRADEEmaKay ArnoldSarah Grace BurneyMichael ChengJustin DensmoreMaddie EubanksEmily HubbardJuliana HudryEnsley JohnsonLucy OrrMalana PowerDavid RodenClay SmithMaddux Terry

EIGHTH GRADEDavid BrownTegwen BucknerLauren CagleCatherine FiskeCole GarnerShelby JonesColton KeithStratton OrrGarrett RogersCarter Sample

NINTH GRADEDerrick BishopAmelia ByarsReagan GowenEllie HamnMimi HelmsGrace Haulie JohnsonJustin McCleskeyIan MetzgarTaylor Northcutt

TENTH GRADEMorgan AbercrombieJustin BrownGarret BucknerAnn Whitney ChappellAaron FrancisEleanor HellardJeffery HunterTrace LentzJared LittleSam Harrison MathewsLida OrrBrooklyn ParkerMarilyn SampleCarson SolleyMason Terry

ELEVENTH GRADEBrianna CagleLogan FiskeHope GladishMaggie HolsclawClay OliverJacob QuinnOwen TrippanyAbby TubbsDanny Xiao

TWELFTH GRADEAmanda BallentineBridget BradfordKylie ChoiJonathan CiminoSam McGoughSavanna NaylorVictoria WatersLogan Wren

"HERITAGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS"2nd Quarter 2015-2016

“Students achieving all A's and B’s, with no grade below 80including weighted grades for AP & Honor classes."

SEVENTH GRADEFlorence BowmanLexi BrownAustin BurchRea GarnerJoby HelmsDaija MilamHouston SouthMia SuggsKatie Wallace

EIGHTH GRADESeaborn ChappellMallory HamptonAvery HardyJordan HunterCaleb JohnsonKatie JonesAlex JosephMason LentzNolan LightDavis NorthcuttJordan ParkerStephen RossAbigail TerryPreston TerryAshleigh VickeryAshleigh WallaceEthan Wallace

NINTH GRADEElizabeth BishopHeath BoltonConnor FortenberryKatelyne GarrieEthan HubbardAleah JenkinsAudrey JettWill JonesMargaret South

TENTH GRADEPatrick ChengZachary CiminoHunter DupesBailey FoundsOlivia GaileyMaggie HelmsKarsyn LemleyJake NewtonCollin StaffordMerrick StaffordSeth ThompsonRiley Thrasher

ELEVENTH GRADEAndrea AyersAvery BowmanCassidy CheathamKaitlyn CheathamKayla GrimesJohn Reese HamnRiley HurstJackson KeithNoah KimTaylor LindleyAnna Cait MathewsCameron ParkerClay ShawLlewellyn South

TWELFTH GRADELuke BolanWyatt FarriorKyle LaschThomas LetsonJackson Stewart

Blessed are those who find wisdom, and those who gain understanding...Proverbs 3:13

(Continued from front cover)

At the other end of the spectrum, if we are truly Keeping First Things First in our extracurriculars, we will avoid the all too common temptation to turn the activity into an idol. When our passionate participation crosses the line, when we identify our success or failure in a game with our worth, when we “do whatever it takes” to win, we have lost sight of our true callings. These things are explained away sometimes by saying they are just part of the game. If so, is that really worth compromising our witness?

One of the lines I use to prospective parents in describing the full range of what we do here at Decatur Heritage is to note that God has made our students more than just brains. A holistic view of our humanity, created in His image, mandates providing a well-rounded experience composed of academic instruction, spiritual development, service and leadership opportunities, and exploration of God-given interests and talents in all sorts of ways. All of those areas must be brought under the precepts of God, giving special attention to those parts of life where abuses are culturally prevalent and even celebrated. Please pray for continued wisdom and faithfulness as Decatur Heritage seeks to honor God in every area of school life – extracurricular activities included!

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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Ashlyn Kurzhalas Ariel

Owen Trippanyas Sebastian

Dakota Layton as King Triton

and Chef Louis

Performances :Friday, Apri l 29, 7pm, $10

Saturday, Apri l 30, 7pm, $10 Monday, May 1, 1:30pm

$10 adul t , $5 s tudent sCafe tor iumJackson Stewart

as Prince Eric

Grace Haulie Johnson as Flotsam

Morgan Abercrombie as Scuttle

Ann Whitney Chappellas Flounder

Harmony Lillich as Jetsam

Kinsley Hillas Ursula

Anna Cait Mathews as Carlotta

Cason Brownas Grimsby

Sinclair Dodd, Ashleigh Vickery, Olivia Gailey, Katrinka Corry, Paige Kuzcek, and Alex Joseph

as Mersisters and Princesses

Masterp i eceproudly pre sent s

Katrinka Corry as

Chef Louise, Mersister, and

Princess

Our computer students, under the instruction of Mrs. Laura Tuttle, are learning a wealth of information this year.  Here is a snapshot of what each class is learning. Kindergarten is practicing logging on and off of the computer and reading along with books while learning the keys on the keyboard. Our first graders are learning how to sit at the computer and use the keyboard to type properly. Second graders have learned to use Excel for practicing their addition and subtraction, Word for making Valentines, and Google while working on a space unit. The third grade has learned to create a new Word document, insert a table, and add text and images from Google. As our fourth graders continue to research for class, they have explored hidden tools in Google which help refine their research skills. They have also learned how to use Alabama Virtual Library as a resource. Our fifth graders have learned to use Excel for figuring a data table, and Google's dictionary, calculator, converter, and area code locater in effort to fine tune their Internet search skills. They are also learning how to evaluate the creditability of a website. Several members of the fifth grade class have assembled to write the Heritage Herald newsletter. The sixth graders have learned how to use Alabama Virtual Library for credible research on sea creatures and how to publish their own tri-fold brochure using Word and Google images. The seventh grade class has completed a career research unit which consisted of diagnostic testing using questionnaires and neuroscience, and then compiled their information into a Prezi. They are currently learning MLA formatting. The upper school STIE class has also been working on a career study and will present their findings using Prezi.   

Reece Wilkerson (’28) practices logging in and off of the computer.

Florence Bowman (’21) and Katie Wallace (’21) practice using MLA citations.

Happening in the Technology Suite...

Aiden Waldrep (’23) and Hudson Wallace (’23) evaluate a reference site.

Sheryl Garner(’23) and Bo Solley (’23) evaluating a website for credibility.

“OUR MISSION is to assist families by providing their children with an education

HERITAGE HEADLINES

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Welcome New FamiliesKatie Claire Butcher, K5

daughter of Trevor and Emily Butcher

Andrew Suggs, 4th gradeson of David and Jennifer Suggs

Why We Chose Decatur Heritage...

Twelve years ago as I trekked across the campus of the University of North Alabama from the Infirmary to the athletic department for a work study assignment, I was praying. I left the Infirmary with the new knowledge that my husband and I were expecting our first child (who is now eleven years old). We had been married for eight months at this point and attending college. As I walked across campus, I felt a desire to pray for the future of the child I had yet to meet, to pray for his life, his purpose, and his future, which included a desire for him to attend DHCA if we continued to live in the north Alabama area. Yes, in March 2004, I asked God to make a way for our unborn child to have the opportunity to attend Decatur Heritage.

Before ever having knowledge of the beautiful Spring Avenue campus we now know and love, I was praying Decatur Heritage would be the school that would come alongside our family and continue to lay and cultivate the foundation of Jesus Christ in our child’s life. Fast forward to 2010. I had become a single mom and Ian was about to start kindergarten. I had no idea how I would pay for his education or get him to school, let alone what people might think of me being a single mom. However, God has continued to answer my prayers and now all three of my children (Ian, Samara, and Jeremiah) attend DHCA. It has been a blessing that came at a time in our lives when we would need a system of support. We have experienced the love of Christ, access to academic excellence, as well as the continued focus on the biblical teachings and standards set by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

My children are being equipped with the tools they will need to walk in the purpose for which God created for them and this is why I chose Decatur Heritage. Many people do not understand my choice, but I will not give up on DHCA until God says the door is closed. God is doing a great work through the Decatur Heritage family within the community; it is a light on a hill. I want my children to be a part of that light so that others will come to know there is hope no matter your status in society.

It is great to be a Decatur Heritage Eagle!

Bethany Eze

Now open to current DHCA students

REGISTRATION DATES: March 14 - returning campersMarch 28 - open to the public

Register at www.dhca.org

Samara, Bethany, Jeremiah, and

Ian Eze

for nextschool year!

During the month of April plan to buy your spring ferns for your porch or for family and friends. Ferns will be sold each weekend. as well as several weekdays, at the yellow building on 14th Street, SW across from Carden’s Barber Shop.

Watch for details soon!Fundraiser sponsored by

Decatur Heritage Parent Association

tha 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 .”

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Avery Byars (’22), second alternate;Hanish Edupuganti (‘23), first alternate;

and Juliana Hudry (’21), championJuliana represented DHCA in the

2016 Morgan County Spelling Bee and placed fourth out of 25

participants.

Taylor Lindley (’17)

Taylor was chosen to participate in the Auburn University Honor Band.

Jackson Rollins (’25)Jackson entered severalpieces of art in the Morgan County and Lawrence County Fairs. The art created for his grandmother earned awards. Grace Haulie Johnson

(’19) and Derrick Bishop (’19)

Competing in the American Legion Oratorical Contest, Forensic Team members Grace Haulie received third place and Derrick first place.

One of our Partners in Education, MICOR, treated the Robotics Team to a tour. Pictured above are Hunter Dupes, Owen Trippany, Aaron Francis, Nicolas Cimino, Taylor Lindley, Seth Thompson, Yaocheng Zhou, Jonathan Cimino, Zachary Cimino, and Mrs. Kelly Cimino.

written by Jonathan CiminoPresident, Class of 2016

SENIOR

SCOPE

1st Annual DHCA Healthy HeritageStudent Mile

Friday, March 11, 2016

3rd Annual DHCA Healthy Heritage 5KSaturday, March 12, 2016

Markthe

Dates

All lower school students will participate in this event wearing their Healthy Heritage t-shirts!

Come out and cheer the walkers and runners!

Avery Bowman (’17)

Avery, chosen All American Cheerleader, represented Decatur Heritage in the New Year’s parade

in London participating with the Universal Cheerleaders Association.

I know that we all hate it, but this school year is coming to a close unfortunately. And because we are a fallen race, it is during this exciting time a phenomenon occurs in which students start to slack and neglect their academics. Now, of course, Decatur Heritage students would never do this (yeah, right); it is still important to take a moment from our busy lives and reflect upon why we are even working in the first place. First, the answer lies within Scripture. God put Adam in the garden to work (Genesis 2:15). According to Colossians 3:12, we are also called to work as unto the Lord. Choosing to procrastinate, slack, and not do work is not glorifying to God; it is lazy. Scripture also addresses laziness. In fact, we are told that "the hand of the diligent will rule, while the slack hand will be put to forced labor” (Proverbs 12:24). If we are striving to be followers of Christ, then laziness is not the correct approach. So, fellow laborers, join me in a commitment to persevering to be workers approved and not ashamed (2 Timothy 2:15). 

Visit our website at www.dhca.org.

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I will always recall my time at Heritage with fondness. One of my favorite memories was physics class. I was one of four students taught by Mrs. Cambron. We built our own tornado, took science project field trips to Home Depot, and talked about which country star the three guys in the class were crushing on at any given point in time. Needless to say, it was memorable.

When I wasn’t building tornadoes or helping with the student band, I could usually be found with my best friends Joy, Ginny, and Holly Grace. Through sleepless nights of cramming for Mr. Holiday’s finals to endless afternoons of art projects for Mrs. Holland’s English class, we were there for each other developing lifetime friendships.

I don’t think I realized how much of an impact DHCA had on me until I left. As a college freshman at Union University, I immediately noticed that prerequisite classes were much easier for me than for many of my peers. College English was a breeze, thanks to Mrs. Holland. And studying for nursing classes? I learned to absorb information like a sponge, thanks to Mr. Holiday’s (terrifying) Bible finals. In the end, I was thankful that I had been encouraged to push myself beyond my perceived limits.

But it wasn’t only academics that rendered me grateful. Once I left home, I was confronted with people who didn’t believe the same things I believed. They didn’t know and love the Jesus I knew and loved. Without the solid theological teaching from the Bible classes, I wouldn’t have known how to defend my faith intelligently. And without the encouraging mentorship I found in my teachers, I might have lost heart to even try to defend Him.

In 2012, I received a nursing degree from Union University. The following year, I married my godly husband and best friend, Wayne Campbell. In 2014, God blessed us with our first son, Rowen. And last year, we accepted a call as church planters and moved our family across the country and to British Columbia, Canada! Currently partnered with NAMB, we are working to engage a group of people that is 97% unchurched and agnostic. As I look back and appreciate where the Lord has brought me, I’m so glad that He included DHCA on my journey. Decatur Heritage prepared me to live life well and to love Jesus with both my heart and my mind. And that is an immeasurable gift for which I will always be grateful.

PotteryGooeyScience

TumblingCaricatures

CookingBricks4Kidz

BatonArchery

Spring2016March30-May11Registrationavailableat

www.dhca.org

Brittany Johnson Campbell

You’ll need these for spring!Available in the main school lobby

Yeti 20 0zRambler

$50

Yeti RamblerKoozie

$25

Umbrella$35

Classesinclude:

Wayne, Brittany,and RowenCampbell

BaseballKarate

BasketballChess

Newsletter photos courtesy of

Thank you, Mr. Tim Ballentine, for sharing your talents!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

My name is Brittany Campbell and I am a proud 2008 graduate of Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. I had the privilege of attending this school for all of my high school years. Having ventured from a lifetime of homeschooling, my class of sixteen seemed large and overwhelming at first! However, I was welcomed by both students and teachers into my new learning environment.

It’s great to be a

Heritage Eagle!

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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2015-2016 Football Awards

VOLLEYBALL AWARDS

Grayson Wakefield•All-Area Team• •ASWA All-State Offensive Team•

•DHCA Most Valuable Offensive

Player••ASWA Back of the

Year finalist•

Jeff Hunter•All-Area Team• •ASWA All-State Defensive Team•

•DHCA Most Valuable Offensive

Player•

Ben McGough•All-Area Team•

Parker Sparkman•All-Area Team•

•DHCA Most Valuable Defensive

Player••DHCA Team

Captain•

Luke Bolan•All-Area

Honorable Mention• •DHCA Most

Valuable Lineman•

Dakota Hunter•All-Area

Honorable Mention• •DHCA Team

Captain•

Jackson Keith•All-Area Honorable Mention•

Trace Lentz•All-Area Honorable Mention•

Jonathan Cimino•All-Area Honorable Mention

•DHCA Award•

Sam McGough•DHCA Most

Improved Player•

Steve Meek

The Decatur DailyClass 1A-4A

Coach of the yearand

Alabama FootballCoaches Association

2015 Coach of the Year

Kelly Garland

Volleyball coach Kelly Garland

surpassed her 100th win during regular 2015 season play.Congratulations!

Paula Armstrong

Girls’ basketball coach Paula

Armstrong has tallied her 100th

win during regular 2015-2016 season play! Well done!

The Decatur Daily All-Area Team

Pictured left to right: Kaitlyn Cheatham, Second Team, and Honorable Mention recipients, Kayla Grimes, Cassidy Cheatham, and Maggie Holsclaw.

SENIORSBaseball

Kyle Lasch, Dakota Hunter, and Parker SparkmanNot pictured Wyatt Farrior

Softball

Victoria Waters and Logan WrenSoccer

Aspen Bevel and Kayla Eaton. Not pictured Savanna Naylor

COACHES SPOTLIGHT

SPORTS SCENE

Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

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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 and football:

Football - replace helmets to comply with current concussion requirements

Softball - practice equipment and balls, helmets, protective screens, and a training machine

Baseball - practice equipment and balls, helmets, bats, and additional jerseys for new players

Golf - team golf balls

Tennis - uniforms for boys’ and girls’ teams

Soccer - practice equipment, balls, and additional jerseys for new players

A nominating committee has been formed for the 2016-2017 board member elections and the six executive committee positions. Several board positions are open. If you have a current fifth through 8th grade student, your child will soon be active in junior varsity and varsity sports. The Booster Club would love for you to get involved now. Please contact Brian Cagle if you have an interest or recommendation at brian@caglestorage.com or 256-227-4444.

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 by working closely with Coach Patterson and Coach Atchley to evaluate and accommodate needs.

2016 STATE OF THE BOOSTER CLUB

Go Eagles and please support the Booster Club!

SPRING SPORTSARE IN FULL SWING!

Varsity BaseballMarch 3 at Danville

Middle School BaseballMarch 1 at Falkville

JV BaseballMarch 1 at Randolph

GolfMarch 3 vs Lindsey Lane at Canebrake

Girls’ TennisMarch 3 vs Mars Hill at Delano Park

Boys’ TennisMarch 1 at Sheffield`

SoccerMarch 1 vs St. Bernard at Wilson Morgan Park

Full schedules available at www.dhca.org/athletics

Volleyball and Basketball Fundraiser

Tuesday, April 264pm-7pm

DHCA Cafetorium

Team members Seth Thompson, Jake Newton, Abby Terry, Clay Shaw, Seaborn Chappell, and Garrett RogersThe Eagle Eyes Shooting Team participates in AIM competitions. AIM is the acronym for Academic, Integrity, and Marksmanship. The team earned fifth place in a recent competition.

DHCA FISHING EAGLES

The Decatur Heritage Fishing Eagles begins its sixth tournament year in the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association. “We are looking forward to having a great season,” Coach Gowen said. “We have several members who have been with the team since seventh grade so this is a group of seasoned anglers.”

Kneeling: Jonathan Cimino, Coach Norman Brown, Emily Herbert, Coach Blake Gowen, and Mitchell Gowen. Standing: Connor Fortenberry, Coach Jason Fortenberry, Taylor Lindley, Landon Smith, Luke Bolan, and Coach Jimmy Bolan. Not pictured: Mason Terry.

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Sandy Stephenson’s

Birthday

Donna Oliver’s Birthday

Spring Holidays

Begins

Paizley Coffey’s Birthday

Baseball, softball, tennis, golf, girls’ soccer, and track and field continues.....schedules available at

www.dhca.org/athletics/schedules

Report cards available via

Patty Annerton’s Birthday

First day of

PriorityRe-Enrollment

Closes at 3:15pm

Kerstin Lynch’s Birthday

Heather Sasser’s Birthday

Anna Hodges’ Birthday

Colten Sherrill’s Birthday

MARCH

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Sandy Stephenson’s

Birthday

Donna Oliver’s Birthday

Spring Holidays

Begins

Paizley Coffey’s Birthday

Baseball, softball, tennis, golf, girls’ soccer, and track and field continues.....schedules available at

www.dhca.org/athletics/schedules

Report cards available via

Patty Annerton’s Birthday

First day of

PriorityRe-Enrollment

Closes at 3:15pm

Kerstin Lynch’s Birthday

Heather Sasser’s Birthday

Anna Hodges’ Birthday

Colten Sherrill’s Birthday

Sandy Stephenson’s

Birthday

Donna Oliver’s Birthday

Spring Holidays

Begins

Paizley Coffey’s Birthday

Baseball, softball, tennis, golf, girls’ soccer, and track and field continues.....schedules available at

www.dhca.org/athletics/schedules

Report cards available via

Patty Annerton’s Birthday

First day of

PriorityRe-Enrollment

Closes at 3:15pm

Kerstin Lynch’s Birthday

Heather Sasser’s Birthday

Anna Hodges’ Birthday

Colten Sherrill’s Birthday

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Debbie Bishop’s Birthday

Mike Holiday’s Birthday

Mary Kay Hodges’ Birthday

Follow DHCA spring sportsSchedules available at

www.dhca.org/athletics/schedules

Liz Vick’s Birthday

Progress reportsavailable via

7pmDHCA Cafetorium

7pmDHCA Cafetorium

JuniorSeniorPromDecatur

Country Club

7pm Lead Out

4pm to 7pmCafetorium

APRIL

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Debbie Bishop’s Birthday

Mike Holiday’s Birthday

Mary Kay Hodges’ Birthday

Follow DHCA spring sportsSchedules available at

www.dhca.org/athletics/schedules

Liz Vick’s Birthday

Progress reportsavailable via

7pmDHCA Cafetorium

7pmDHCA Cafetorium

JuniorSeniorPromDecatur

Country Club

7pm Lead Out

4pm to 7pmCafetorium

Debbie Bishop’s Birthday

Mike Holiday’s Birthday

Mary Kay Hodges’ Birthday

Follow DHCA spring sportsSchedules available at

www.dhca.org/athletics/schedules

Liz Vick’s Birthday

Progress reportsavailable via

7pmDHCA Cafetorium

7pmDHCA Cafetorium

JuniorSeniorPromDecatur

Country Club

7pm Lead Out

4pm to 7pmCafetorium

Continues through March 28Application Fee $150 through March 28, 3:15pm

Application Fee $175 if received after printed deadline

Begins March 29Contact Mrs. Connie Murray at cmurray@dhca.org for details

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 actionand meet with an administrator.

Re-enrollment

Open Enrollment

HERITAGE PREVIEW

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PAIDDecatur, AL

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P.O. Box 5659 • Decatur, Alabama 35601 • 256.351.4275

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.