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from DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2016–2017

BEING COUNTER-CULTURALOur Leadership

Mr. 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 Trustees

Mr. Blake Temple, Chairman Mr. Dan HicksMr. Em Barran Mr. Neal HollandMrs. Blythe Bowman Mr. Stratton OrrMrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Jeff Parker Mrs. Laura Hellard Dr. Jay SuggsMrs. Tricia Heyward Mr. Skip Thompson

Faculty and Staff

Mrs. Patty Annerton Math & SpanishMrs. Paula Armstrong Business Math & Bible Mrs. Noelle Barron KindergartenMrs. Hannah Birchfield MathMrs. Debbie Bishop Second GradeMrs. Glenda Briley MusicMrs. Libby Brown Projects CoordinatorMrs. Leigh Ann Chiles Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Kathy Coffey First GradeMrs. Debbie Crews Third GradeMrs. Jennifer Densmore ScienceMrs. Amy Francis Financial SecretaryMrs. 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. Deanna Knox English & DramaMrs. Tammy Legg Food Service StaffMrs. Becky Linderman Fourth GradeMrs. Amy Little Health RoomMrs. Kerstin Lynch Third GradeMrs. Alyssa Maddox Third GradeMr. Jason Marshall Physical EducationMrs. Melissa McCulloch Writing Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Julie McGough EnglishMr. Steve Meek Physical Education & HistoryMrs. Connie Murray Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Kim Parker Instructional AideMrs. Paizley Peebles First GradeMrs. Leah Reid Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Cathy Schmid Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Melissa Simpson Food Service StaffMrs. Brenda Smith Second GradeMrs. Sandy Stephenson KindergartenMrs. Sylvia Teague MathMrs. Angie Teichmiller History Mrs. Holly Thompson Athletic SecretaryMrs. Amy Tubbs ArtMrs. Irina Washburn RussianMrs. Barbara Wright TechnologyMrs. Angela Wynn English

AUGUST 2016

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 1

Scott Mayo, Headmaster

A Decatur Heritage education is an active thing – you can’t audit or passively observe a K-12 education. The end goal for this experience is active as well in that we are preparing students for lives of impact out in “the world.” Biblically, that term functions in a number of ways, ranging from the positive sense of creation and the created order to the negative application of the “system” arrayed against God’s kingdom. Our efforts are geared to preparing our students to go out into the world (in the first sense) to serve and to stand against the world (in the latter sense).

That world (in both senses) takes on very specific shapes and forms based on history and geography and our students will be called to both serve and fight in very specific situations. One way to describe that environment is to use the term culture. Broadly speaking, culture represents the beliefs, values, norms, and customs of a people. Those values are expressed, nurtured, and, to an extent, enforced through institutions and systems of law, governance, economics, education, and the arts.

To the extent that those values are widely held across large swaths of the population, the resulting culture becomes dominant. From that position, it becomes, in essence, the air we all breathe. Its underlying foundational assumptions are accepted without thought or popular criticism. This dominant culture does allow for various sub-cultures of smaller subsets of the population with a more focused set of concerns, but those groups all function inside of the larger dominant culture.

For much of the existence of the United States of America, the culture has reflected the overwhelming influence of Judeo-Christian values. Shelves of books have been written about the extent to which our founding documents were also influenced by the philosophy of the Enlightenment and Deism. Regardless, the American experiment was deeply informed by biblical categories of thought. That culture did not preclude a variety of expression since the early colonies and subsequent states had some distinct denominational flavors. Even down to the recent past, we find ourselves living in the region known as the Bible Belt. None of this argument is to claim that we were a Christian nation in the sense that all or most of the populace was redeemed. What was undeniably true was that Christianity was understood as occupying a central role in informing the norms and, at least nominally, values of the culture as a whole. However, we are increasingly seeing an evolution into what has been termed a post-Christian (Continued on Page 3)

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WELCOME NEW FACULTY

A FAMILIAR FACEIN A NEW PLACE

August 9 First Day of SchoolSeptember 5 Labor Day HolidaySeptember 20 Student Half-day DismissalOctober 10 Fall Break HolidayNovember 11 Veterans Day HolidayNovember 21-25 Thanksgiving HolidaysDecember 13-16 Upper School ExamsDecember 16 Classes Dismiss for HolidaysJanuary 4 Classes ResumeJanuary 16* MLK Day HolidayFebruary 20* Presidents’ Day HolidayMarch 7 Student Half-day DismissalMarch 27-31 Spring Break HolidaysApril 14 Good Friday HolidayApril 17* Spring HolidayMay 23-26 Upper School ExamsMay 26 Classes Dismiss for SummerMay 26 Senior Graduation

*Inclement weather make-up days

2016-2017 School Calendar

Mrs. Angela Wynn

Decatur Heritage welcomes the return of Mrs. Angela Wynn who will teach English in the Upper School. Mrs. Wynn has 26 years of experience with the Morgan County schools and has served as a classroom instructor, reading coach, and instructional coach. She worked two years for the Alabama State Department of Education as Regional Support for the Alabama Reading Initiative. She and her husband Joseph attend First Bible Church.

Mrs. Deanna Knox

Mrs. Deanna Knox is elated to be part of the Upper School English Department. She will also coach forensics and direct the musicals. She is married to Ronnie and they have two children, Jackson and Hastings. She loves to read, write, travel, and spend time with the family. She and her husband attend Beltline Church of Christ.

Mrs. Sylvia Teague

Mrs. Sylvia Teague is the newest addition to the Upper School Math Department. She graduated from Athens State College with a bachelor’s degree in education and received a master’s degree in mathematics education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Mrs. Teague taught at Hartselle High School for 28 years. She resides in Falkville on the family farm and is a member of Cedar Plains Christian Church.

Mrs. Cathy Schmid

After enjoying a two-year retirement, Mrs. Cathy Schmid is returning to teach fifth and sixth grade math. Mrs. Schmid and her husband Brian are the parents of three adult children, Mallory, Marshal, and Marley. The Schmids attend Decatur Presbyterian Church.

This school year, Mrs. Jennifer Densmore will be teaching sixth, seventh, and eighth grade science classes.

Mrs. Alyssa Maddox joins the Lower School faculty to teach third grade. She is a graduate of Athens State University.  She and her husband Mitchell are active members of Somerville Baptist Church.  Mrs. Maddox taught preschool at Somerville Baptist and St. Paul's Lutheran.

Mrs. Alyssa Maddox

Mr. Tom Counts, owner of 3-GIS, presents Mrs. Barbara Wright , DHCA Technology Support, with a check to assist with technology upgrades. Thank you, 3-GIS, for your partnership with Decatur Heritage!

BEING COUNTER-CULTURAL

“...until he knew that the Most High God rules the kingdom of mankind and sets over it whom he will.” Daniel 5:21b

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culture. Old assumptions are gone, sometimes violently so. Changed beliefs translate into new norms, new laws, and altered or diminished institutions. As this transition matures, entirely new definitions of what it means to be human and what constitutes human flourishing come to be accepted. Sermon illustrations have tended to describe the Church as now finding itself in Babylon.

In all of this cultural change, the Church is still called to be the people of God. Given our current situation, our calling can seem overwhelming. There are two encouraging facts to consider, however. First, finding ourselves in a counter-cultural position can be very freeing and noticeable. What that position might look like will be the theme of our newsletter this year. Second, and most importantly, even in Babylon, God was still God. Our theme verse from Daniel 5:21 captures God’s supremacy over His creation perfectly: “…until he knew that the Most High God rules the kingdom of mankind and sets over it whom he will.” Lest we despair, remember that the “he” in that verse was Nebuchadnezzar, who, until that point, thought he ruled the world. Regardless of our cultural situation, God reigns!

"HEADMASTER'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARS"4th Quarter 2015-2016

"HERITAGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS"4th Quarter 2015-2016

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

Proverbs 9:10

SEVENTH GRADEFlorence Bowman Rea Garner Ryley Heath Mia Suggs Katie Wallace

TENTH GRADECason BrownZachary CiminoHunter DupesBailey FoundsOlivia Gailey Maggie Helms Karsyn Lemley Trace LentzCory Long Sam Harrison MathewsJake Newton Merrick Stafford Seth ThompsonRiley Thrasher

SEVENTH GRADEEmakay ArnoldSarah Grace BurneyMichael ChengJustin DensmoreMaddie EubanksEmily HubbardJuliana HudryEnsley JohnsonLucy OrrMalana PowerDavid RodenClay SmithHouston SouthMaddux Terry

TENTH GRADEMorgan AbercrombieJustin BrownGarret BucknerAnn Whitney ChappellPatrick ChengAaron FrancisEleanor HellardJeff HunterJared LittleLida OrrBrooklyn ParkerMarilyn SampleCarson SolleyMason Terry

EIGHTH GRADELauren Cagle Seaborn Chappell Caleb Johnson Katie Jones Shelby Jones Alex Joseph Colton Keith Mason Lentz Nolan Light Brett Robertson Stephen Ross Abby Terry Preston Terry Ashleigh Vickery Eli Waldrep Ethan Wallace

ELEVENTH GRADEAndrea Ayers Destinee Blaxton Avery Bowman Kaitlyn Cheatham Jacob Densmore Kayla Grimes John Reese Hamn Jackson Keith Nam Ju Kim Taylor Lindley Anna Cait Mathews Ben McGough Shawn Metzgar Cameron Parker Clay Shaw Llewellyn South

NINTH GRADEDerrick Bishop Lizzie BishopHeath Bolton Caleb Davis Jackson Eubanks Connor Fortenberry Katelyne Garrie Reagan Gowen Lily Holdbrooks Ethan Hubbard Aleah JenkinsAudrey Jett Grace Haulie JohnsonWill Jones Justin McCleskey Margaret South

TWELFTH GRADEAmanda Ballentine Luke Bolan Wyatt Farrior Kyle Lasch Sam McGough Savanna Naylor Jackson Stewart Victoria Waters Logan Wren

EIGHTH GRADEDavid BrownTegwen BucknerCatherine FiskeCole GarnerStratton OrrGarrett RogersCarter Sample

ELEVENTH GRADEBrianna CagleLogan FiskeHope GladishMaggie HolsclawRiley HurstClay OliverJacob QuinnOwen TrippanyAbby TubbsDanny Xiao

TWELFTH GRADEBridget BradfordKylie ChoiJonathan Cimino

NINTH GRADEAmelia ByarsEllie HamnMimi HelmsIan MetzgarTaylor Northcutt

“A student achieving all A's, with no grade below 90including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"

"A student achieving all A's and B’s, with no grade below 80including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"

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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My name is Alyson Behel Moody. I graduated from Freed-Hardeman University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and completed a master’s degree in elementary education in 2014 from the University of West Alabama. I am currently enrolled in educational specialist of elementary education program and will complete it December 2016. I am married to Orry Moody and we have a wonderful son, Declyn Reece Moody. I am working as a fourth grade teacher in Decatur at Banks-Caddell Elementary School (thanks to Mr. Mayo I am capable of being on time to work).

I graduated from DHCA with the class of 2006. WOW! I cannot believe it has been ten years! When people tell you not to blink, they mean it. My time there was incredible and I would not change it for anything in the world. A wonderful friend of mine, Maegan Waldrep Schwindling, talked me into moving to DHCA before our eighth grade school year and I could not thank her enough for that. I have life-long relationships that are irreplaceable. When I look back at my time there, I have so many wonderful memories. I have countless memories with the cheerleaders at many, many different ballgames. I have memories of friends jumping off bridges (I will not call him out), trips to Orlando for cheer competitions, our senior cruise, talking in Mrs. Holland’s class (okay, maybe every class), and so many more. Decatur Heritage prepared me more than I ever realized for life and gave me strong Christian values to guide me through “adult” life.

I encourage all students to take your time at DHCA and enjoy every single moment (including Mr. Holiday’s class). Take the time to appreciate it. Appreciate the sacrifices your parents make for you to attend this wonderful school, that you are able to have a Christian education, that, when you graduate, you will be fully prepared to enter the world with the skills needed to be successful in your family, career, and your walk with God. Thank you to everyone who helped mold me in my education and give me the experiences at Decatur Heritage that helped make me who I am today.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

AlysonBehelMoody

Orry, Alyson, andDeclyn Moody

SENIOR SCOPE

Jacob Quinn, PresidentClass of 2017

Sarah Armstrong, alumna 2012Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Shorter UniversityCritical Care Nurse Residency

Erlanger Health Systems, Chattanooga, TN

Grant Gill, alumnus 2012Bachelor of Fine Arts

Design Communication and Studio ArtBelmont University

Belmont Fulbright AwardTeaching English in Slovak Republic

It's hard to believe this is our last year at Decatur Heritage, and that we are already seniors. Everything we do this year will become more important knowing that this senior year is our last time together. The final game, concert, or meet will mean more to us knowing it will be the last time to do that as a high-schooler. Having the distinction of being the largest graduating class at Decatur Heritage to date, we hope to leave a legacy of positive impact in both academics and extracurricular activities. As a class, let's grow together making lasting memories knowing our time is limited. My hope for this year is that we would not only focus on graduation but also apply ourselves to make each moment count.

Adam Quinn, alumnus 2011Two-time Recipient of

U.S. Student Fulbright AwardMaster in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama

University College Dublin

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

HERITAGE HEADLINES

5tha t i s exce l l en t and wh ich in s t i l l s B ib l i ca l p r inc ip l e s to gu ide the i r l i ve s .”

2016-2017 Ambassadors

Decatur Heritage is excited to announce the students chosen to be Ambassadors for the upcoming school year. They include pictured left to right:

(first row) Amelia Byars, Grace Haulie Johnson, Cole Garner, Preston Terry, Brianna Cagle, Andrea Ayers, Maggie Holsclaw, Marilyn Sample, Ann Whitney Chappell, Katie Jones, and Lily Holdbrooks

(second row) Justin McClesky, Colten Keith, Aaron Francis, Mallory Hampton, Brooklyn Parker, Lida Orr, Eleanor Hellard, Margaret South, and Stratton Orr

(third row) Connor Fortenberry, Avery Hardy, Alex Joseph, Llewellyn South, Abby Tubbs, Chandler Sparkman, Morgan Abercrombie, and Carter Sample

Not pictured: Emily Herbert

2016-2017 National Honor Society

Students pictured left to right below were inducted to the National Honor Society this past spring:(first row) Olivia Gailey, Kylie Choi, Bailey Founds, Lida Orr, Marilyn Sample, Ann Whitney Chappell, Morgan Abercrombie, and Zachary Cimino

(second row) Trace Lentz, Mason Terry, Nam Ju Kim, Karsyn Lemley, Brooklyn Parker, Eleanor Hellard, Justin Brown, and Collin Stafford

(third row) Aaron Francis, Seth Thompson, Jeff Hunter, Taylor Lindley, Clay Shaw, Wyatt Farrior, Garret Buckner, and Merrick Stafford

Not pictured: Hunter Dupes, Lily Catherine Holland, Maggie Helms, Emily Herbert, Dakota Hunter, Sam Harrison Mathews, and Carson Solley

Why We Chose DHCA God moves in mysterious ways.

We moved to Decatur in July 2005 when our daughter Alisa was about 15 months old. Wewanted her to attend pre-school in an environment where she would develop the morals, attitude,and faith that would carry her through life as well as a good academic background that wouldprepare her school. Alisa attended First Bible pre-school through kindergarten.

It was during her year at kindergarten that we began to discuss where she would go to school. We assumed that she would go to a public school and wanted to get her into the magnetschool as we thought it would be best. We also assumed that after completing magnet school, our address would determine the schools she would attend. Also, there were no school buses that run to any schools from our neighborhood so we would be driving her to school. She was accepted to attend the magnet school and we thought we knew what we would do. As we discussed our situation further, it reminded Monte that he had attended five schools by the time he graduated. Changing schools brought different environments, abrupt changes in social groups, and other challenges that impacted not only academics, but influenced the future path to be traveled. With all these things in mind, we decided to evaluate our options in private schools. After our initial investigation, we came to the conclusion that two private schools in Decatur would probably work.

One day, when Irina was picking up Alisa after kindergarten, Mandy Sample handed Irina a pamphlet for an information meeting at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy for prospective parents. The meeting was in the evening that day. On the spur of the moment we decided to take the opportunity presented to us and attend the meeting. It was our first time to meet Mr. Mayo and Mr. Jones. During our meeting, Mr. Mayo painted a picture of the school, its philosophy, its environment, its future direction, and answered all of our questions. By the time the meeting was over, DHCA became the obvious choice for us. Not only that, but at that meeting Mr. Jones persuaded Irina to volunteer to teach a six-week enrichment class at DHCA and she was hired one year later to teach Russian in the Lower and Upper School.

Alisa’s six years at DHCA have exceeded any and all our expectations of what an educational experience should be. The wonderful teachers and Christian environment, including Power-Up and similar activities, instill the positive attitudes and attributes that are defining the type of person Alisa will be. We can see the influence of DHCA every day in so many ways. Alisa’s experience at DHCA brought us all closer to Christ in our everyday life, as well as in our church.

God moves in mysterious ways and we are truly blessed. As you can see there was some thought put into selecting a school, but we feel that God led us down the path. We hope you can see that from our story.

Monte, Alisa, and Irina Washburn

The Washburn family

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Congratulations, graduates,for receiving $1.4 millionin academic, leadership, or achievement scholarships

Amanda Ballentine – Troy University*

Aspen Bevel – University of North Alabama*

Luke Bolan – University of Alabama in Huntsville, Mississippi State University*

Bridget Bradford – University of Alabama at Birmingham*

Jiwon Kylie Choi – Auburn University, Boston University, Purdue University*, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Rochester

Jonathan Cimino – Auburn University, Mississippi State University*

Kayla Eaton – Calhoun Community College*

Wyatt Farrior – Belhaven University, Birmingham Southern University, Brevard College*, Bryan College, Covenant College, Freed Hardeman University, Huntingdon College, Reinhardt University, Shorter University, Tusculum College, University of Cumberlands, Young Harris College

Mitchell Gowen - Calhoun Community College*

Dakota Hunter – University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of North Alabama*

Jala Karrh - Calhoun Community College*

Ashlyn Kurzhal – Global Institute for Youth Leadership*

Kyle Lasch - Calhoun Community College*

Dakota Layton – University of Alabama, University of Alabama in Huntsville*, University of North Alabama

Thomas Letson – University of North Alabama*

Alexandra McElroy - Calhoun Community College*, University of Mississippi, University of North Alabama

Sam McGough - Calhoun Community College*

Savanna Naylor – Auburn University, Austin Peay State University, University of North Alabama*, Spring Hill College, West Virginia Wesleyan

Trent Smith - Calhoun Community College*

Parker Sparkman - Calhoun Community College*

Jackson Stewart – Berry College*, Birmingham-Southern University, University of North Alabama, Sewanee: The University of the South

Victoria Waters – University of Alabama*

Logan Wren – Auburn University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of North Alabama*

The 2016 Distinguished Faculty Award was awarded to Mrs.

Katherine Helms who teaches in the Upper School English

Department. The senior class chooses a faculty member who has prepared them for lives of impact.

Jonathan Cimino and Logan Wren received The Heritage Award at commencement in May. This honor, selected by the core faculty instructing the seniors, is granted to students who most exemplify characteristics that would empower a graduate to live a life of impact.

Building tradition at Decatur Heritage...Recent graduates were honored by the Board of Trustees for attending first through twelfth grade consecutively at Decatur Heritage. Honorees pictured left to right were Thomas Letson, Bridget Bradford, Parker Sparkman, Ashlyn Kurzhal, and Luke Bolan.

Twelve Year Club

*denotes college attending

The Distinguished Faculty Award 

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! ! !! ! ! DHCA 2016-2017

HomecomingOctober 14

Watch for details of festivities!

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>>>>>>>>>> 2016-2017 DHCA CHEER SQUADS

Order Forms for August may be printed from the school website. Please return a completed lunch order form with payment no later than Wednesday, August 3. You may bring your order to the main school office or mail to DHCA Cafeteria, P.O. Box 5659, Decatur, AL 35601-0659.

Front row: Lily Catherine Holland, Reagan Gowen, and Lily HoldbrooksSecond row: Audrey Jett, Aleah Jenkins, Ashley Little, and Avery BowmanBack row: Alex Joseph, Grace Haulie Johnson, Margaret South, Llewellyn South, and Olivia GaileyNot pictured: Ashleigh Wallace

Front row: Rea Garner, Summer Sims, and Maci OdomSecond row: Daija Milam, Katie Wallace, Maddie Eubanks, and Caroline ThompsonBack row: Han-nah Ameri, Florence Bowman, Kyleigh Wright, Ensley Johnson, and Sarah Grace BurneyNot pictured: Elizabeth Wilson, Kadyn Childers, and Lexi Brown

Varsity

Junior

Varsity

Are you a 9th through 12th grade student and interested in becoming a polished speaker? If yes, please inquire about forensics! Forensic events include debate, interpretation of published pieces, and original speeches. Take the time to inquire by stopping by Mrs. Knox’s classroom or by emailing her at dknox@dhca.org.

Thank you to the collaborative teamwork of Mrs. Sandra Howard, Mrs. Angie Teichmiller, and Mrs. Amy Tubbs (pictured left to right) for the Crayola’s Champion Creatively Alive Children 2016 grant.

Watch for announcement of an audition camp this fall to prepare for the upcoming musical. We will ALL sing and dance together with NO solos and read scripts to get a feel for the audition. It will be ENJOYABLE and STRESS FREE! We will announce the show and dates as soon as the rights are obtained. Please see Mrs. Knox or email her at dknox@dhca.org if you would be interested in attending this audition camp!

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IT IS OFFICIAL!!! Play productions will be

staged at thePrincess Theatre!

DHCA Parent Association 2016-2017 Officers

Ali Propst, PresidentMitzi Founds, Vice-President

Lisa Barnett, Second Vice-PresidentLaurel Whaley, SecretaryLaura Owens, Treasurer

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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•••Spring Sports Awards•••

• • SOFTBALL • • 

Morgan County Team, All-Area Team, All-Area Class 1A-4A Team, Alabama Sports Writers Association, 1st Team, North All-Star Team, and Huntsville’s All-Region Team

• • GOLF • •

Sam Murphy (’17) was named to the All-Area Boys Golf Team. John Reese Hamn (‘17), Mac Murphy (’17), and Riley Thrasher (’18) received

Honorable Mention.

• • GIRLS’ TENNIS • •

Reagan Gowen (’19)All-County Honorable Mention

Briana Cagle (’17) - Morgan County Team, All-Area Team, All-Area Class 1A-4A Softball Team, and Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 1A Honorable Mention.

All Area Girls’ Tennis Team

All-Area Girls’ Honorable Mention

• • Track & Field • •Andrea Ayers (’17) earned a gold medal in Triple Jump and Parker Sparkman (’16) received a gold meal in the Javelin competition in the AHSAA State Championship.

• • BASEBALL • •Class 1A State Champions

From Coach Steve Meek:What a great year for DHCA athletics!  All of our teams represented

their school, families, and our Lord and Savior well, and the year ended with our baseball team winning the 1A state championship in Montgomery.  This was quite an accomplishment, as demonstrated

by it being the first state title in the city of Decatur.Our baseball team set a goal of accomplishing this as last season ended with a loss in the 3rd round of theplayoffs.  While it was a lofty goal, we all believed that with hard work it could be accomplished. During theseason, the team played with class and determination and as the playoffs approached, they were ready to makea run. They never gave up and when Jeff Hunter threw the last pitch and Dakota Hunter caught the last out, their long, hard work paid off by getting to hoist the blue trophy high above their heads. There were many heroes throughout the year, but this was truly a team effort by players, coaches, and parents. So many people contributed to this season's success. Those who worked preparing the field, Karen Keith and Angie Hunter serving breakfast and organizing our spring break beach trip, Diamond Dolls helping at home games, Kim Parker for communicating and keeping me organized, Kevin Bowling for doing the stats, and our volunteer coaches. Varsity coaches were Paul Holdbrooks, Tracy Lentz,  and Colten Sherrill. The middle school team enjoyed great success as well this year and was coached by Greg Garner, Darren Waldrep, and Tracy Lentz. We added a JV team and Steve Atchley and Barry Hill coached this team.All-State 1st Team awards were presented to Parker Sparkman and Grayson Wakefield. All-State 2nd Team included Wyatt Farrior, Jeff Hunter, and Trace Lentz. Parker Sparkman was also awarded State Tournament Most Valuable Player.

All-Area team members included Dakota Hunter, Jeff Hunter, Trace Lentz, Parker Sparkman, and Grayson Wakefield.

All-Area Honorable Mention were Wyatt Farrior and Clay Shaw.

Senior captains were Wyatt Farrior, Dakota Hunter, Kyle Lasch, and Parker Sparkman.  The DHCA award went to Grayson Wakefield.  

LizzieBishop (’19)

Avery Bowman

(’17)

BaileyFounds

(’18)

Abby Tubbs(‘17)

BrooklynParker(’18)

LidaOrr

(‘18)

• SOCCER • •

Logan Wren (’16) - All-Area Team, All-Area Class 1A-4A Honorable Mention

Victoria Waters (’16) - All-Area Team

Chandler Sparkman

(’17)

SPORTS SCENE

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

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XC P PRACTICE BEGINS AUGUST 9 at 3pm

First MatchesAugust 25

Varsity at home vs Falkvilleand Westminster at 4pm

JV vs Falkville and Westminsterat 4pm

Middle school at Oak Parkat 4:30pm

Coaching StaffVarsity - Kelly Garland

JV - Katie AnnertonMiddle School - Kayla Miller

and Rana Herfurth

Directions: Travel north on Highway 67/Beltline Road. Take the Gordon Terry Parkway exit for approximately 4 miles. Turn right on South Greenway Drive. West Morgan High School will be on the right and the stadium is behind the school.

RACES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 10

Booster Club

Season kicks off August 19, 7pm, vs Falkville

Fall Golf TournamentMonday, October 3

Burningtree Country Club

Please contact Coach Vernon Hurst at vshurst@gmail.com for more information.

Home Football Gameswill be played at

West Morgan High School stadiumlocated at

261 South Greenway Drive

BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS Leif Founds, President

Patrick O’Brien, Vice-PresidentJack Moores, Second Vice-President

Karen Hampton, SecretaryMark Waters, Treasurer

Coach Steve Meek namedUSA Today All-AlabamaHigh School BaseballCoach of the Year. Congratulations!

Team members include Clay Shaw, Jake Newton, Abby Terry, Garrett Rogers, Seaborn Chappell, and Seth Thompson

Congratulations to the Eagle Eye Shooting Team for their success at the

Alabama State Trapshooting Championship.

The team posted the following tournament results: Clay Shaw (’17) - Alabama Handicap Junior Third Place, ATA Singles Runner-up, Special Purse winner, and Alabama Handicap Runner-up

Jake Newton (’18)- Alabama Singles Junior Runner-up

Abby Terry (’20) - Alabama AIM Lady Champion and Sub-Junior High Lady Champion

Seth Thompson (‘18) - Alabama Handicap Junior Fifth Place

Logan Fiske (‘17) won first place in the Rocket City Blast Disc golf tournament. He will advance to the Amateur Disc Golf World Championship which will be held in Wisconsin.

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Avery Albright, K5daughter of Eric and Pam Albright

Mason Baxley, 6th gradeson of Eric and Cristi Baxley

Tyler Blackwood, K5son of Marty and Dena Blackwood

Riley Claire Burleson, 3rd gradedaughter of James and Julie Burleson

Isabella Clifton, 6th gradedaughter of Jonathan and Rachel Clifton

Alan Coker, 5th gradeson of Kendal and Dr. Susan Coker

Collin Corzine, K5son of Mark and Emily Corzine

Julia French, 11th gradedaughter of Michelle French and Michael French

Kyle Haden, 1st gradeson of Nathan and Rachael Haden

McKenna Kurecki, 1st grade, and Travis Kurecki, 2nd gradechildren of Dr. Bernard and Samantha Kurecki

Charlotte Leffers, K5, and Emory Leffers, K5daughters of Venessa Leffers

Addison Lovelace, 1st grade, and Ben Lovelace, 9th gradechildren of Tim and Cynthia Lovelace

Sam Pitman, K5son of Krista Pitman and Charles Pitman

Elliott Reischman, K5son of Chris and Emily Reischman

Jamie Ross, K5, and John Ross, K5children of Gabe and Melissa Ross

Jeremiah Whaley, K5son of Jeremy and Jennifer Whaley

Gillian Wisener, K5daughter of Josh and Krysti Wisener

Ashlyn Jones, 5th grade and Emma Jones, 2nd gradedaughters of Jason and Nikki Jones

Katie Glassock, K5daughter of Bud and Meredith Glasscock

Ty Tyson, 8th grade, and Bri Tyson, 4th gradechildren of Craig and Cythia Tyson

Sam Waters, 7th gradeson of Mark and Shelley Waters

Shruthi Chivukula, K5, and Nikitha Chivukula, 3rd gradechildren of Subrahmanyam Chivukula and Penmathsa Gayathri

MaKayla Davis, K5daughter of Jason and Miranda Davis

Hattie Faulkner, K5daughter of Scott and Lindsey Faulkner

Preston Henderson, K5son of James and Bridgette Henderson

Aubree Kyle, K5daughter of Tommy and Heather Kyle

Amelia Marshall, K5daughter of Jason and Jessica Marshall

Reagan Oaks, K5daughter of Brandon and Lindsay Oaks

Sara Patterson, K5daughter of Kimberly Davis

Wheeler Vaughn, K5son of Chris and Riley Vaughn

Hamilton Holland, 3rd grade, and Macy Holland, 6th gradenephew and niece of Casey Johnson

Ben Abercrombie, 5th gradegrandson of Tom and Vickie Black

Mekih Benu-Salas, 6th gradeson of Carl and Jamila Salas

Hank Davis, 9th gradeson of Michael and Julie Davis

Kelsey Hamilton, 11th gradedaughter of Scotty and Sony Hamilton

Coast Hembree, K5, and Legend Hembree, K5 children of Jessica Hembree and Zac Hembree

Kinley Terry, 6th gradedaughter of Clifford and Lisa Terry

Tyler Olive, 7th gradeson of Franklin and Laura Olive

Stratton Miller, 11th grade, and Kylie Miller, 10th gradechildren of Ricky and Hollie Miller

Students accepted and enrolled after July 1 will be featured in the next newsletter.

DHCA WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

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Ty Patterson’s Birthday

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 6pm

Upper School Parent

Orientation, Cafetorium

Connie Murray’s Birthday

Tammy Legg and

Katherine Helms'

Birthday

Football begins this week!Full schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Volleyballbeginsthisweek!Checkwww.dhca.orgforcompleteschedule

listedunder“Athletics”

Jennifer Densmore’s Birthday

Refer toBack Cover

for schedule of today’s events

Amy Holdbrooks’

Birthday

AUGUST

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Ty Patterson’sBirthday

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 6pm

Upper School Parent

Orientation, Cafetorium

Connie Murray’sBirthday

Tammy Leggand

Katherine Helms

Birthday

Football begins this week!Full schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Volleyballbeginsthisweek!Checkwww.dhca.orgforcompleteschedule

listedunder“Athletics”

Jennifer Densmore’s Birthday

Refer toBack Cover

for schedule oftoday’s events

Amy Holdbrooks’

Birthday

Ty Patterson’sBirthday

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 6pm

Upper School Parent

Orientation, Cafetorium

Connie Murray’sBirthday

Tammy Leggand

Katherine Helms

Birthday

Football begins this week!Full schedule details at

www.dhca.org under “athletics”

Volleyballbeginsthisweek!Checkwww.dhca.org forcompleteschedule

listedunder“Athletics”

Jennifer Densmore’s Birthday

Refer toBack Cover

for schedule oftoday’s events

Amy Holdbrooks’

Birthday

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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.

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

AUGUST 49am to 12pm: 7th-12th grade students pick up schedule & locker assignment

11:30am to 1pm: “Meet and Greet” for kindergarten-6th grade • Students bring school supplies1pm to 1:30pm: Ice Cream Social for all kindergarten-6th grade students, Cafetorium

5:15pm: Parent Orientation for K5-4th grades*, Cafetorium6:15pm: Parent Orientation for 5th and 6th grades*, Cafetorium

7pm: Parent and Student Orientation for all 7th grade students, Cafetorium*Student supervision will be provided

AUGUST 97:45am: Upper School students report to class

8am: Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents, Media Center9:35am: Upper School Student Assembly, Cafetorium

AUGUST 11 6pm: Parent Orientation for 7th-12th grade, Cafetorium

EVENTS2016-2017