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DECATUR HERITAGE
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
2010–2011
Volume 10, Issue 7
Volume 11, Issue 3
November / December 2010
Our Leadership
Mr. Scott Mayo
Mr. Jeremy Jones
Mr. Michael Holiday
Mr. Steve Atchley Mrs. Scarlet Bolan
Mrs. Melissa Ross
Mrs. Heather Sasser Headmaster
K-12 Chief Learning Leader
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director
Food Service Director
Guidance Counselor
Chief Financial Officer
Board of Trustees
Mr. Stratton Orr, Chairman
Mrs. Blythe Bowman
Mrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Dan Hicks
Mr. Neal Holland
Dr. Vernon Hurst
Mr. Calvin McBride
Mr. Greg Stephenson Mr. Blake Temple Mr. Skip Thompson
Faculty and Staff
Mrs. Fanny Adams
Librarian
Math, PE & Bible
Mrs. Paula Armstrong Mrs. Debbie Bishop K5
Mrs. Glenda Briley Music
Miss Leslie Brown
Science
Mrs. Libby Brown
Projects Coordinator
Mrs. Connie Cambron
Math & Science
Mr. Travis Case PE
Mrs. Leigh Ann Chiles Instructional Enhancement Facilitator
Mrs. Kelly Cimino English & Logic
History
Mr. John Cochran
Mrs. Kathy Coffey
1st Grade
Mrs. Tina Cooper Athletic Secretary
Mrs. Debbie Crews
3rd Grade
Mrs. Susan Crites
Lower School Secretary
Mrs. Jennifer Densmore 3rd & 4th Grade
Mr. Mark Eady 5th & 6th Grade
Mrs. Teresa Hall
Extended Day
Mrs. Katherine Helms Writing Coach
Mrs. Mary Kay Hodges 2nd Grade
Mrs. Yvonne Holiday
PE & Yearbook
Mrs. Linda Holland
English
Mrs. Sandra Howard
Science
Mrs. Laurie Hurt
Lower School Aide
Mrs. Carole Janorschke
Upper School Secretary
Mrs. Karen Keith Science & Math
Mrs. Miriam Kinworthy
Technology & Media
Mrs. Tammy Legg
Extended Day
Mrs. Amy Little Health Room
Mrs. Donna Mayo Financial Secretary
Mrs. Mary Gail Olinger
Spanish
Mrs. Donna Oliver Math
Mr. Ty Patterson Bible
Miss Lyndsey Prickett 5th & 6th Grade
Mrs. Kim Reeves Math
Mrs. Leah Reid 5th & 6th Grade
Mrs. Jo Sain
Cafeteria Staff
Mrs. Cathy Schmid
4th Grade
Mrs. Melissa Simpson
Cafeteria Staff
Mrs. Brenda Smith
2nd Grade
Mrs. Sandy Stephenson
5th & 6th Grade
Mrs. Cathy Strom
Instructional Enhancement Facilitator
Mrs. Jodi Suggs K5 Half Day
Mrs. Angie Teichmiller
English & History
Mrs. Amy Tubbs
Art
Mrs. Laura Tucker
Art
Mrs. Ginger Ward
1st Grade
Mrs. Barbara Wright
Technology
A Blessing to Be shAred
A “Lab” for Sharing
I trust that our theme for the year, A Blessing to be Shared, will truly
be an institutional value for us. As a school body, we can corporately
share the blessings God has bestowed upon us and thereby have an
impact on our community. For that to sustain itself, though, we must
remember that institutional values are only as strong as the values of
the individuals constituting the institution. Sharing is done,
ultimately, by individuals to individuals.
Unfortunately, sharing doesn’t always come naturally (and I use the term “natural” in the
biblical sense). The effects of the Fall are evident in the youngest of children in this arena,
with the declaration of “Mine!” being an often-heard shout. As adults, we may have
stopped the shouting and grabbing, but greediness and covetousness still can characterize
our actions and attitudes. Those natural, fallen tendencies grow in the fertile soil of our
culture, a culture that preaches to get what you can while you can. How do we combat this
to keep A Blessing to be Shared from becoming an empty slogan?
Obviously, as an educational institution, we teach it. We lay the theological foundation for
a proper view of our time, talents, and resources. We deny the world’s claim that sharing is
a zero-sum game where your gain is my loss. In God’s economy, my sharing God’s
blessings with you is a win-win situation. Even in those times where sharing demands
sacrifice and pain, God has taught it and He expects it.
The next thing we can do is model it. God didn’t just teach sharing, He shared His Son with
us for our salvation. We have the perfect example. As a school, we need to model and
encourage sharing through our policies, procedures, initiatives, and budget. We also need
to build in opportunities for our students to live this out. Too often I see that institutions
expect on the one hand and then set up internal roadblocks to keep those very things from
happening. We need to be priming the pump of joyful giving, not plugging up the pipe!
Our modeled curriculum has to match up with our taught curriculum. Kids are very
perceptive – they notice those inconsistencies.
At Decatur Heritage, we “require” the lab portion of our students’ sharing education in
several places. For example, our Key Club, Builder’s Club, Beta Club, Junior Class, and
Senior Class groups have required group and individual service projects. While the idea of
mandatory volunteerism seems like an oxymoron, when viewed in the same light as a lab
component of a science class, it starts to make sense. Many things can only be learned fully
when experienced. That last piece of the puzzle is more often caught than taught. By
having the students roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, empathy can be planted
and joyful service can blossom. When they’ve caught it this way, it tends to stick.
Sharing can and should be preached from the pulpit (or, in our case, the ivory tower). We
must never forget, though, that actual sharing begins and is sustained at the grass-roots
level of the individual. What a difference our children can make when compelled by a
deeply-held conviction that all of life is A Blessing to be Shared!
A Blessing to Be shAred
IMPACT: What does it mean? According to the American Heritage Dictionary, IMPACT is defined as, " To have an effect on."
Effects of this action word can be witnessed and sensed as you walk through the doors, down the
halls and in the classrooms of DHCA. Decatur Heritage is IMPACTING lives each day!
Colossians 3:23-24 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord,
not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.” Will
you commit your support and prayers to this endeavor as the school community claims this verse
to “have an IMPACT on” their spheres of influence?
Here are a few examples of DHCA IMPACT:
“ALL-PRO” Dad Initiative – a
monthly breakfast and short
program sponsored by Mr.
Barry Keith, Owner-Operator
and Mr. Leonard Morris,
Marketing Director of ChickFil-A Decatur. Senior Grace
Harris enjoys a chicken biscuit
with her dad, Joey.
DHCA Forensics Team – Fifteen high
school students comprise our team.
Students who participate learn to dissect
Community-wide support to complicated topics, follow current events,
design and construct an
and exercise and improve speaking skills.
Outdoor Learning Classroom The team includes Angelica Gales, Erica
included GE volunteers
Light, Sponsor Kelly Cimino, Alisha
pictured above Karen
Amerson, Laura Ann Prickett, Curtis
Dunaway, Joy Newton and Hammons, Trevor Kurzhal, Daniel South,
Jan Masterson.
and Trey McLemore.
“BEST” Robotics Team – Being their first year
to compete, DHCA has made an IMPACT and
captured 3rd place in CAD Notebook and TOP
FOUR in the engineering notebook. Above
Stanley Howard assists Matthew Sasser,
Marshall Cheshier, Clay Crump, and Andrew
Sasser while Curtis Hammons designs
hardware on the computer.
2009-2010 ACT SCORES
Decatur Heritage
State of Alabama! !
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The ACT (American College Testing) is used to determine college readiness. ACT assessment measures
high school students’ general educational development and their capability to complete collegelevel work in English, math, reading, social science, humanities and science.
These scores assist students in securing acceptance to college as well as scholarship opportunities.
Once again, the results that validate the students of Decatur Heritage exceed the state average.
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December 4 join in festive fun! For $20, a child can
make a gingerbread masterpiece, hear sounds of
the season, get a taste of the season and the mess
will not be in your kitchen! A festive photo
opportunity will also be provided for an extra
charge. Call the school office by November 10 to
reserve your time for Christmas fun.
Veteran's Day Celebration
"A Tribute To The American Veteran"
Monday, November 8, 2010
DHCA Gymnasium
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“Freely have you received, freely give.” Matthew 10:8b
AdvAncing the Mission
Board’s Eye View
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men,because you know the Lord
will reward everyone for whatever good he does..”
Ephesians 6:7
One of the many Biblical principles included in the instruction at Decatur Heritage is a “Servant’s
Heart” evidenced by our theme for this year, A Blessing to be Shared. We, as a school, have
been so richly blessed, and it is with great pleasure that we are able to use our blessings to serve
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others. Our parents, grandparents and special friends have faithfully served Decatur Heritage for
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the past 15 years and continue to do so today with great passion and enthusiasm. I am constantly
amazed and humbled by the outpouring support that continues to fill countless volunteer roles at Decatur Heritage. From driving on
field trips, working the Book Fair, or sweeping the gym floor, YOU have demonstrated “Serve wholeheartedly” to our students and
school community.
Our parents, grandparents, and special friends continue to serve our school with financial gifts through the Annual Fund, capital
campaign, parent association fundraisers, booster club, as well as with individual gifts. The impact of these gifts are visible in our Fine
Arts program, Outdoor Classroom, technology, additional faculty, and sports equipment. This year our Annual Fund will be led by
parent volunteers, Cathy and Jeff Parker, pictured below. The purpose of the Annual Fund is to help offset budget expenses and keep
our tuition as low as possible. You have continued to faithfully “Share your blessings” with Decatur Heritage, impacting the
community with “Excellence in Christian Education.”
By serving the school through prayer, our parents, grandparents, and special friends demonstrate a servant’s heart in the most powerful
way. Humbly asking for the Lord to protect our school, bless our school, and for the school to glorify Him in everything should
continue to be our focus. May our school be marked by prayerfulness in all that we do. Your prayers are coveted by the faculty, staff,
administration, and board.
While math formulas and science methods may fade from memory, your example of a servant’s heart through your volunteer efforts,
financial gifts, and prayers will continue to impact our students for a lifetime. “Every experience God gives us, every person He puts
in our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.”
Thank you for helping prepare our students for the future the Lord has for them.
The Funding Paradigm
Introducing
Cathy and Jeff Parker
2010-2011 Annual Fund
Campaign Chairs
Each year at this time we begin our Annual Fund campaign. On the heels of our first (and incredibly successful) capital campaign, we
want to continue to build on that success. While the $7 million raised was certainly successful, what could also be deemed a success
was the large increase in the number of people participating in making voluntary, charitable (and, I might add, tax-deductible)
donations for the benefit of the students and mission of Decatur Heritage Christian Academy.
Continuing with that emphasis, during our Annual Fund campaign this year we will be stressing how important your participation is,
regardless of the amount. Shortly, you will receive a letter from Jeff and Cathy Parker, our campaign chairs. They’ll be reminding you
of the wonderful ways that your annual giving supports the school. They’ll also be asking you to join together with them, our board,
our faculty and staff, our parents, our alumni, our grandparents, and community members to make a donation this year.
As a school occupying a unique niche in the educational environment of Decatur, we have to balance a broad range of needs and
expectations on a daily basis! Through God’s grace and to His glory, this incredibly diverse group we have here at Decatur Heritage
has come together in unity to build a school that has made a marked impact on kids and our community for fifteen years now. God
reminds us in Psalm 133:1 “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” That unity can provide a wonderful
witness to the world and can empower our school for great things. Won’t you join with us in unity to support this worthy endeavor?
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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A caroling adventure through time
A Christmas musical
presented by the
Lower School Learning Community
Thursday, December 9, 7:00pm DHCA Cafetorium
Encore performance
Friday, December 10, 9:00am
DHCA Cafetorium
Bonnie Plants’ “3rd Grade Cabbage
Program” distributes free cabbage
plants to third-grade classrooms
whose teachers sign up to participate.
This year, 1,200,000 third-graders
grew a cabbage plant. Leiara
Cottingham, daughter of Eric and
Deborah, was chosen as the DHCA
winner. She now goes on to the state
level where one student will be awarded
a $1000 scholarship. Leiara is pictured Congratulations, Leiara!
Congratulations, Leiara!
right with her prize-winning cabbage!
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Who would have thought that a six-month pleasure trip to Chile would turn into 3 years and many,
many life changes? Well, I didn't think so; but I was wrong. One of the values I learned from DHCA
was to reach for your dreams with excellence, all for the glory of God. I have watched this happen
in my life. But what does that have to do with Chile? Don't worry; the answer is coming soon.
My name is Maria Caceres (formally Doerter), a proud DHCA graduate from the class of 2000. I attended
Northwest University in Kirkland, WA and became a registered nurse in 2004. I continued to live in
Washington from 2004 to 2007 working at a trauma hospital as a burns and pediatric nurse. Life was good,
but something was missing. It was time for a change.
Thus, in 2007 I decided to pack my bags and attend a missionary school called Youth with a Mission (YWAM) in Pichilemu, Chile. The
school lasted for six months, and I thought it would be a good opportunity to step outside "the box" for a season. YWAM was divided
into 3 months of classroom instruction and 3 months of outreach or missionary work. Our teams spent three months in Bolivia,
Peru, and northern Chile sharing the Gospel through dramas, children's ministry, teaching, and street ministry. During this time, I met my husband Rafael Caceres, and we were married in June of 2008. We worked together on the YWAM staff until
December 2009. After a visit to Alabama to see family and friends, we returned to Chile in February to help my father-in-law open a
drug rehab facility for women with children. The center, Centro Terapeutico CUMI (CTC Cumi), officially opened in September
2009.
Rafael worked as a spiritual "monitor" or therapist, and I worked as the medical director. From October to December, we saw ten
women and three children come to CTC and fight their struggle with drugs and alcohol. Each one heard the Gospel and several of
them accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. We know that seeds were planted in the hearts of others. Sadly, in January 2010, the
center had to suddenly close due to financial difficulties. Although this was very hard to understand, we know that the Lord had a
purpose and that lives were influenced for His glory.
The closure of the center marked a new season for Rafael and I. We began think about moving back to the United States. During this
time, I had the opportunity to teach English to 4- and 5-year olds. It was an absolute BLAST, and I learned so much about children,
teaching, and the Chilean culture. Rafael received his permanent visa and within a few weeks, we were back in Seattle, WA.
Thus, all of this to say, a six-month mission trip changed my life. Giving the Lord your life allows for one to experience life to
the fullest. When we trust in Him, He will not only give us the desires of our hearts, but will teach us more than we could ever
imagine. May the Lord bless you!
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OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
Aubrey Little and Hope Hendriks
help Mrs. Sandy Stephenson
plant a butterfly bush.
Kevin Terry, a GE volunteer,
leads the team to dig the pond.
“Bless all his skills, O Lord and be pleased with the work of his hands.”
Deuteronomy 33:11
Ayallah Thrasher, Maci Odom,
Saxon Sample and Katelyn
McDaniel listen to instructions from
Mrs. Coffey about planting mums.
Tuesday, September 21st was a beautiful, blessed day for Decatur
Heritage Christian Academy. Led by April Waltz of Alabama Wildlife
Federation and Lee Vought of Vought Water Gardens, parents, friends of
the school, teachers and all K-12 students participated in constructing and
planting Outdoor Learning Stations in the school courtyard. Special
thanks are extended to the students and faculty sponsors at Austinville
and Nungester Elementary Schools. The Learning Stations include:
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students how a raised bed is
constructed.
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More than 300 people participated in constructing the
Outdoor Classroom.
A Water Garden with fish and aquatic plants
A Butterfly Garden which has now attracted several species of
butterflies
A Song Bird Garden
Six Raised Bed Gardens that were prepared by older students
and contain mums, vegetables and herbs planted by the K5-4th
grade classes.
A Bog Garden where aquatic plants will be planted next Spring.
These Learning Stations will be used to teach not only science, but also
math, history, art and English for all students K-12. The Alabama Wildlife
Federation will provide ongoing support through workshops and lesson
plans for teachers. Students will participate in both seasonal plantings
and maintenance of the area. Improvements including signage and
identification markers for plants and flowers, additional plants and flowers
and other Learning Stations are planned as time and funds permit.
Sponsors for the Outdoor Classroom project include GE who provided GE
volunteers and a grant for the Water Garden, Alabama Farmers
Cooperative, C & L Wood Products, Bennett’s Nursery, Smarty Plants,
Sugar Magnolia, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Sun Drop Bottling Company.
Second grade students learn how
to plant vegetables between the
strings, allowing for uniform
growing.
Dr. Bob McDaniel and Gilbert Holley
have donated many hours to design
and construct the pavilion.
Seniors Daniel Barriault and Trey
McLemore hold piping steady while
the pump for the pond is installed.
The Outdoor Pavilion is also part of the Outdoor Classroom and will be
used to conduct classes as well as an area for teachers and students to
use for unlimited types of activities.
Isabel Bender and Lida Orr
planting in the butterfly garden.
Fifth grader Olivia Gailey shovels
dirt to fill a raised bed.
Gobble-Fite Lumber Company and Fite Building Company generously
contributed the materials for the structure. Gilbert Holley, Taylor
Townsend’s grandfather, designed the structure and is the lead contractor
for the project. Others who have donated their time include Dr. Robert
McDaniel, Lawson Craig, Henry Bowman, Jeremy Nabors, Daniel South
and Dr. Laron Hardy. We are so thankful for each of these volunteers,
and especially to Mr. Holley who has given every Saturday for over two
months to complete the pavilion.
Many thanks to all who participated financially and who volunteered in
this project. A special thanks to the students who worked so hard and so
joyfully to create this wonderful outdoor learning environment for
students to use for many years to come.
Zachary Bonner, 5th grade, works
alongside his “Papa” (Bobby
Dixon) in the butterfly garden.
Curtis Hammons and Will
Karrh begin digging a bog
garden.
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MITTEN TREE
November 30 – December 16
Sponsored by the DHCA Parent Association.
Students will be collecting mittens, gloves, & gently-used
coats for the Neighborhood Christian Center.
This school year begins our 10th year
as a part of the Decatur Heritage
family. It is just incredible how time
flies. As we were preparing back in
2000 to send our then five-year-old
daughter, Mackenzie, off to the world Michele, Daris, Mackenzie
of school, we were looking for a safe,
and Nicholas Borden
loving half-day program to ease into
the transition of a five day per week schedule.
Several friends recommended we check into Decatur Heritage.
One of those families had a student attending the school, the
other family, who happened to be homeschooling their child, had
wonderful things to say about the kindergarten teachers. We
spent a great amount of time in prayer and then scheduled our
tour. We loved the fact that DHCA had a half-day program, but
we were thrilled at the prospect of our little girl being in a
Christian environment. After our tour, we knew this was the place
God had directed us to send our child. Our plan was to send our
children to the DHCA half-day kindergarten program and then in
first grade move on to the Decatur City Schools Magnet Program.
With that being said, obviously God had another plan for us. I
have always said that our school’s greatest assets are our teachers.
When you have teachers infused with the creativity to teach and
also share God’s love in a way that only He can instill, what a
powerful difference it makes. Back in 2000, the Kindergarten
teachers were Mrs. Coffey, Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Swindell. Both
Mrs. Coffey and Mrs. Adams have moved on to other areas within
the school and Mrs. Swindell has retired, but let me say “Wow,
what an introduction to DHCA”. Once your child is exposed to
the high caliber of teachers that DHCA has to offer, you forgot
the fact that your child was attending school in a modified TVA
trailer. Words are just not adequate enough to describe the
wonderful experience we had that first year. I say “we” because
not only did our daughter attend school each day at DHCA, but
the families were given the opportunity and encouraged to
participate in their child’s learning experience. As that first year
passed by, it was becoming more evident to us that God wanted
our family to remain at Decatur Heritage. Seeing the “Fruits of
the Spirit” displayed artistically on the walls of the main hall was
just another reminder of the benefits that would far out-weigh the
sacrifice we knew it would be to commit financially, especially
when we had a son that would be ready for kindergarten in three
years. This was a sacrificial investment worth making. Ten years
later with Mackenzie in 9th grade and our son Nicholas in the 6th
grade, we are very thankful and blessed to be a part of the
DHCA family. We have had the privilege for our children to
learn under some of the most creative, loving, Godly teachers
around. We have also established friendships that will hopefully
last a lifetime. We have been lifted up in prayer by the DHCA
family when we dealt with unexpected health issues last fall and
winter as well as being the recipient of the wonderful Heritage
Cares program. We are so blessed to have our children in a
loving, caring environment that strives for academic excellence,
but most of all we are thankful for our school because it is Christ
centered. To God be the glory for all that has been
accomplished at DHCA in His name and for all that He has
planned for the future.
Presenting 2010 Excellence In Construction Winners...............
Daris, Michele, Mackenzie & Nicholas Borden
Congratulations to Fuqua & Partners Architects, PC and Fite Building Company, Inc. who will be honored at the Excellence In Construction
Awards Banquet and Holiday Celebration on November 19, 2010. Achieving the Excellence Award for Architectural Design is Fuqua & Partners
Architects, PC while Fite Building Company, Inc. received the Merit Award in the Institutional Design category for their exceptional designs and
craftsmanship of our new campus.
Congratulations to both of these outstanding companies for their commitment to exceptional mastery in their fields of expertise.
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heritAge highlights
Heritage Celebration 2010
“Invest in Your Heritage”
Decatur Heritage parents and friends committed to “Invest in Our Heritage”, and enjoyed the fellowship and fun at Heritage Celebration 2010!
Net profit from Heritage Celebration 2010, "Invest in Your Heritage" will be used to purchase technology for each classroom, improve
communication to caregivers, improve transportation alternatives, as well as enhance the "Masterpiece" Fine Arts program. The profit from this
year’s event is $53,690.89.
This year’s event featured a “Taste of the Town” buffet, with delicious samples from some of the area’s best restaurants and caterers! Terrie
Riggs and her capable committee worked to provide a delicious assortment for all to enjoy! Tina Hardy and Vicki Heath transformed the
cafeteria into an elegant reception creating a festive atmosphere for the evening. This year, the silent auction, spearheaded by Leigh Ann Craig,
included quality pieces of art, fabulous trips, exciting sports packages, creative cooking events, and priceless teacher time! Christie Burney put
together faculty/staff baskets as a way to thank them for their commitment to the school. Winners were Mary Kay Hodges, Jodi Suggs and Leah
Reid.
New to the Heritage Celebration was the Leaf Drop! All eyes were on the tree in the cafeteria as Nicky Suggs, the emcee, pulled leaves off the
tree, entertained the crowd and finally announced Dina Hampton the owner of the last leaf on the tree and the recipient of free tuition for one
child for one school year. Throughout the evening, Nicky gave away great prizes, such as a car detail service from Long’s Car Wash and a gift
certificate from The French Door! Thank you to Cathy Parker and all who worked tirelessly on the Leaf Drop!
Angie Telepun and Sonya Hodge, the dynamic duo, added great benefit to the success of the evening by soliciting corporate sponsors who
contributed more than $28,000.00 to the event. Many thanks to the following Corporate Sponsors:
DOCTORS
JOHN & TANYA deSTORES:
la VERGNELida
STAFFORD;
BUD’S CONVENIENCE
and Stratton Orr;
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC.: Beth and Quentin Gillette:
PARKER REAL ESTATE: Cathy & Jeff Parker.
THE SLATON
AGENCY, INC..:
LLC: Lisha
Adele& and
Slats
Slaton;
DIVERSIFIED
SERVICES,
Beth and
Quentin
NORTH ALABAMA
INTERNALINC.:
MEDICINE:
Sherri
and JeffGillette:
Johnson;
HILLSBORO
GIN COMPANY,
Roger
Felkins;
MORGAN STANLEY: Mary Allen and Don Barthel;
SOLLEY
CONSTRUCTION:
Linda Blythe
& Ray Solley;
C & L WOOD
PRODUCTS:
and Henry Bowman;
NORTH
ALABAMA
INTERNAL
MEDICINE:
Sherri
and
Jeff
Johnson;
DECATUR MAXILLOFACIAL & COSMETIC SURGERY: Johanna and Bill Littlejohn;
PARKWAY MEDICAL CENTER.
SAMPLE ORTHODONTICS:
Mandy
andand
LewDon
Sample;
DR. DAVID FRANCIS FAMILY PRACTICE: Amy and David Francis;
MORGAN
STANLEY: Mary
Allen
Barthel;
HUBBARD & DRAKE: Diane and Scottie Hubbard;
and Marlin Gill;
SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
OF NORTH
ALABAMA: Dr.
Randy Buckner,
Dr. Jay and
Suggs,
Dr.Littlejohn;
L.Z. Naylor, Dr.EPIC
RobertCHURCH:
Walker & Dr.Elaine
Glenn Ward;
DECATUR
MAXILLOFACIAL
& COSMETIC
SURGERY:
Johanna
Bill
JD WARREN & ASSOCIATES, LLC: Jane and David Warren;
KEITH
SMITH;
SAMPLE
ORTHODONTICS:
Mandy
and Lew Sample;
RADIOLOGY
GROUP: Kris and Vernon
Hurst;
RENASANT BANK: Tim Lovelace, Ashton Dement;
FITE BUILDING COMPANY;
HUBBARD
&
DRAKE:
Diane
and
Scottie
Hubbard;
HENDRICKS FAMILY PRACTICE: Tiffany and Malcolm Hendricks;
DURANGO PARTNERS, INC.: Lisa and John Eyster, Jr.;
CHILDREN’S
MEDICAL
CENTER
OF
DECATUR:
Arlene
and
Robert
Hay;
SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF NORTH ALABAMA: Dr. Randy Buckner,
McBRIDE & ASSOCIATES, PC: Jennifer and Calvin McBride;
Dr.
Jay
Suggs,
Dr.
L.Z.
Naylor,
Dr.
Robert
Walker
&
Dr.
Glenn
Ward;
PRACMAN, INC.: Anne and Julian Price;
HCS ENGINEERING COMPANY: Sonya and Jeff Hodge;
DECATUR
PLASTIC
SURGERY: Angela
Gordon
JD
WARREN
& ASSOCIATES,
LLC:andJane
andTelepun;
David Warren;
WALKER DENTAL LAB INC..: Jim Walker;
BUD’S CONVENIENCE STORES: Lida and Stratton Orr;
RADIOLOGY
GROUP:LLC:
KrisAdele
and and
Vernon
Hurst;
THE SLATON AGENCY,
Slats Slaton;
DECATUR HERITAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES;
C & L WOOD PRODUCTS: Blythe and Henry Bowman;
RENASANT
BANK:FAMILY
Tim Lovelace,
Ashton
CHARLES PRICKETT, MD, PC: Lynne & Charles Prickett;
DR. DAVID FRANCIS
PRACTICE:
AmyDement;
and David Francis;
EPIC CHURCH:FAMILY
Elaine andPRACTICE:
Marlin Gill; Tiffany and Malcolm Hendricks;
HENDRICKS
DOCTORS JOHN & TANYA de la VERGNE STAFFORD;
KEITH SMITH;
FITE BUILDINGMEDICAL
COMPANY;CENTER OF DECATUR: Arlene and Robert Hay;
CHILDREN’S
PARKER REAL ESTATE: Cathy & Jeff Parker.
DURANGO PARTNERS, INC.: Lisa and John Eyster, Jr.;
McBRIDE
ASSOCIATES,
Jennifer and Calvin McBride;
HILLSBORO GIN COMPANY, INC..: Lisha & Roger Felkins;
PRACMAN, &
INC.:
Anne and JulianPC:
Price;
WALKER DENTAL LAB INC..: Jim Walker;
HCS
ENGINEERING
COMPANY:
Sonya
and
Jeff
Hodge;
SOLLEY CONSTRUCTION: Linda & Ray Solley;
DECATUR HERITAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES;
CHARLES PRICKETT,
PC: LynneAngela
& Charles
Prickett;
DECATUR
PLASTICMD,
SURGERY:
and
Gordon Telepun;
Parkway Medical Center.
COOK’S PEST
CONTROL:
CookCook
Family
Foundation;
COOK’S
PEST
CONTROL:
Family
Foundation;
Smiling faces of Carolyn
Ayers and Michele Borden
welcomed each person.
Ken and
Jocelyn
Hubbard,
owner of
one of the
two final
leaves,
anxiously
await the
drawing.
A “Taste of the Town”
provided delicious food
for all to enjoy.
Leaves
were
pulled
from the
tree with
a year
of free
tuition
for the
owner of the last leaf.
Emcee Nicky Suggs was
assisted by Cathy Parker,
Ruth Fuller Alex Walton,
Janelle Poole and Brad Ellis.
More than 300 people
attended Heritage
Celebration 2010.
Linda Solley and
daughter-in-law Danielle
bid on a piece of art.
Delicious steamship
round
carving
station
was provided and
served by
Casual
Gourmet.
Faculty Barbara Wright
and Cathy Schmid enjoy
the evening together.
The silent auction included a
fishing trip and football items
from the Titans, Alabama,
Auburn, and Mississippi State.
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
BASKETBALL
SEASON
DHCA Fishing Team – STATE
CHAMPIONS
TIP-OFFS
Middle School
November 2nd at Union Hill
At home vs Falkville on November 4th
Varsity
November 9th
At home vs Paint Rock Valley
Decatur Heritage Fishing Team earned the prestigious award as
the state champion in the inaugural Alabama High School Bass
Fishing Championship. Above our Fishing Team is pictured
with Alabama Governor Bob Riley, who presented a
Proclamation to the team for capturing Alabama’s very first
state title in Alabama High School Bass Fishing.
Congratulations!
A HUGE THANK YOU!!!!!
Full schedules available on our website at
www.dhca.org/athletics/athletics.schedules
Please come out and
support your DHCA Eagles!
History was made September 25, 2010
First varsity win beating Waterloo!
The administration and athletic staff
would like to thank DHCA fans for
making our experience at West
Morgan a success. They allowed us
to use their football field for our
home games and we committed to
care for their facility as if it were our
own. We did not encounter any
problems and that is a tribute to our
staff, students, parents and fans.
When given the opportunity, please
express your gratitude to the
people of West Morgan High School. The first-ever varsity football team at DHCA has had a very successful season. The
record does not fully reflect it, but the coaching staff chooses to look at how far the
team has come in just two years.
XC
Good luck at the
XC Sectionals!
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Beginning with a JV
schedule last year, then
moving to a varsity
schedule this year, our
season has been a huge
accomplishment for our
program.
Coach Dupper and his
staff are encouraged by
the commitment and
hard work with the
goal to “finish well.”
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
neWs FroM “the eAgle’s nest”
VOLLEYBALL
DHCA hosted the Morgan County Junior High
Volleyball Tournament in September. The middle
school Eagles placed third in their pool and went
on to tournament play, losing to Danville Middle
(who won the tournament).
SENIOR ATHLETES
CROSS COUNTRY
VOLLEYBALL
James Vinton and Adam Quinn
Lydia Eyberg
Congratulations to Maddie Vinton and Angelica
Gales who were named to the All-County team. In October, we hosted the Morgan County Varsity
Volleyball Tournament. Sarah Armstrong was
named to the All-County team for the Eagles.
The Athletic Department recognizes its senior Cross Country team members,
James Vinton and Adam Quinn. In addition, Lydia Eyberg, an exchange
student from Germany, played varsity volleyball.
CALLING
ALL
ALUMNI
!
!
!
!
!
Join us for Alumni Celebration Night
Friday, December 17, 2010
Beginning at 6pm in the Cafetorium for refreshments and fellowship.
!
Enjoy DHCA varsity basketball as we host Waterloo. Be ready to play an alumni challenge following the varsity boys’ game!
Don’t miss it!!!!!!
UPPER SCHOOL YEARBOOK
Orders for the 2010-2011 Upper School yearbook will be taken beginning December 1. The cost is $50.00.
Personalization will again include student name and icons. Complete the order form below to order your
yearbook. Icon choices will be on display on the Upper School bulletin board.
Student Name ______________________________ Grade ______________
_____yearbook only $50
The following are available ONLY through January 31st
_____yearbook and name $55, available through January 31
_____yearbook, name, second line & one icon $60
icon choice _____________________ second line _____________________
_____ yearbook, name & two icons $60
icon choices _____________________, _____________________
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November
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
2
Melissa
Simpson's
Birthday
5pm Middle
School at Union
Hill
8
7
9:30am
Veterans’ Day
Program
5pm Middle
School vs East
Lawrence
14
15
WEDNESDAY
9
4:30 Middle
School at West
Morgan
3
8am DHPA
Meeting
10
7:14am
Chick-Fil-A
“All Pro Dad”
5:30 Varsity vs
Paint Rock
Valley
16
THURSDAY
4
21
22
5:30 Varsity vs
Covenant
28
Amy Little’s
Birthday
10
29
4pm Middle
School vs
Lacey’s Spring
23
DHCA Varsity
Boys Tip Off
Tournament
18
19
4:30 JV Boys
at Fairview
5pm Middle
School vs
Danville
Varsity Girls
Tournament at
Athens Bible
30
MITTEN TREE
COLLECTION
BEGINS
5pm Varsity at
Covenant
XC Sectionals
Florence
13
XC State Meet
at Oakville
DHCA Varsity
Boys Tip Off
Tournament
20
25
5pm Varsity vs
West Morgan
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
Varsity Boys
Tournament at
Valley Head
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7:45am Upper
School Chapel
5pm Middle
School at Eva
24
12
VETERANS’
DAY 5pm Middle
STUDENT School at
HOLIDAY Cotaco
(Grades 9 & 10)
5pm Varsity at
Whitesburg
7:45am Upper
School Chapel
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PLAN Test
6pm Middle
School vs
Sparkman
SATURDAY
5
5:30 Middle
School vs
Falkville
4:30 Varsity at
Danville
17
FRIDAY
26
27
Varsity Boys
Tournament at
Valley Head
Debbie Crews’
Varsity Girls
Birthday
Tournament at
Athens Bible
December
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
8am DHPA
Meeting
6
5
7
4:30 Varsity vs
Athens Bible
5pm Middle
School at
Priceville
12
13
14
2
8
15
SATURDAY
3
7:45am Upper
School Chapel
5pm Middle
School at
Falkville
7:14am
Chick-Fil-A
“All Pro Dad”
FRIDAY
4:30 Varsity at
Waterloo
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5:30 Varsity
at Cherokee
7pm “BACK
TO THE
MANGER”
16
10
4
9:30am
“SPICE OF
THE
SEASON”
1pm “SPICE
OF THE
SEASON”
11
Leah Reid’s
Birthday
9am “BACK
TO THE
MANGER”
Middle School Boys Tournament
at Rainbow Middle School
17
18
UPPER SCHOOL EXAMS
FINAL DAY
FOR MITTEN
4:30 Varsity vs
TREE
Waterloo
COLLECTIONS
5pm Middle
School at East
Lawrence
19
20
21
22
5pm Middle
School vs Cotaco
23
6pm Alumni
Celebration
Night
24
25
Donna Mayo’s
Birthday
26
27
Sandra
Howard’s
Birthday
Varsity Boys
Tournament
at Hatton
28
Varsity Boys
Tournament
at Hatton
29
JV Boys
Tournament
at Deshler
30
Susan Crites’
Birthday
Varsity Boys
Tournament
at Hatton
31
Classes Resume
Tuesday,
January 4
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How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!
Psalm 133:1
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