JAN 5 Third Quarter Begins (2nd Sem.)

19 Martin Luther King Holiday

FEB 16 Presidents’ Day Holiday

MARCH 6 End of Third Quarter

9 Fourth Quarter Begins

23-27 Spring Break

APRIL 3 Weather Day

MAY 12-14 12th Grade Final Exams

15 Kindergarten Graduation

17 High School Graduation

19-21 Final Exams

21 Last Student Day

AUG 4 First Quarter Begins (1st Semester)

SEPT 1 Labor Day Holiday

OCT 3 Conference/Workday (no school gr. 7-12)

End of First Quarter

6-10 Fall Break

13 Second Quarter Begins

13 Conference Day LMA & Elm. (no classes)

NOV 8 LAMA Southern Tradition

24-28 Thanksgiving Holidays

DEC 17-19 Semester Final Exams

19 End of Second Quarter

22-1/1 Christmas Holidays

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SERVELearning to

State Tennis ChampionsSydney Homan & Erin Young

SPECIAL REPORT:

As of this writing, the ink is still wet on a contract to broadcast the season opener MA vs. Leeds game on ESPN U television. Logistical and marketing details must still be worked out, but both schools have agreed to a deal that would switch the August 22nd game from away to home. The Mustangs are back-to-back state champions and have a roster with some of the nation’s hottest recruits. If all goes as planned, this will be the first time for ESPN to broadcast a high school football game in north Alabama. “We are excited to be slotted as a season opener in prime time on national televison,” said Dr. James Flatt, Chairman of the Athletic Committee. Kick off is scheduled for 8PM.

FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER TO BENATIONALLY TELEVISED ON ESPN

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FRIDAY NIGHTS @ MA

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This past January, Carmelita and I announced that this academic year would be our last as elementary principal and president of Madison Academy. This will mark my 20th year

of service with the school, and every moment has been a grand adventure. I have worked with boards who have generously given of themselves. I have partnered with administrators, faculty, and staff who have a genuine heart for ministry. I have witnessed the transforming power of God in the lives of children. When all is said and done, everyone of us wants to believe we have made a difference. God instilled in each of us the capacity to love, along with the need to be loved, and to feel we are valued. One great paradox of life is that our greatest fulfillment is experienced by esteeming others greater than ourselves. Twenty years from now, our students will remember the teachers and coaches who went the extra mile to be at their game, play, or concert. They will remember the ones who gave up their break to lead them on a mission trip. They will remember the guide who took time to listen and help them sort out the issues of their young lives. Just as Jesus took a towel and basin and washed the feet of his disciples, we must lead from our knees. As Carm and I reflect on our tenure at Madison Academy, our hearts are filled with joy, and we are enormously humbled to know that God chose to use us to impact his kingdom one child at a time. We have shared in their victories, their hurts, and their hopes. We celebrate our time with all the beautiful souls who shared this mission. In my heart, I believe they embody these words of the apostle Paul: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Col. 3:17).

From The President:

The Towel Of Service

The success of Madison Academy athletics begins with outstanding coaches. Five current head coaches display their MA state championship rings. Can you guess their names? (answer on p. 4)

RoundUp is the annual report publication of Madison Academy, a Pre K-12th grade premier christian school located in Huntsville, Alabama. Madison Academy is a private institution affiliated with Churches of Christ, dedicated to moral and spiritual values, academic excellence, and service in a friendly, college preparatory environment. The Mission of Madison Academy: to provide a quality education in a christian environment that will help students grow in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man. Madison Academy admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at the school.

PRESIDENTDr. Robert F. BurtonHIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALDr. Mike WeimerDIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENTJ. Glen LairdELEMENTARY PRINCIPALCarmelita Burton LITTLE MA DIRECTORJodi McCaghrenDIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRSMargie Smith

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MA BOARD OF DIRECTORSDavid Hargett, Tom McKee, Dr. Andy Knott, Dr. James Flatt, Chris Lewter (chairman), Scotty Sparks, Carey Rosenblum, Monica Hammond, Jerry Mercer, Tony Hoover (not pictured)

President & Mrs. Burton with MA students in the Holy Land

Dr. Robert F. Burton, President Emeritus

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“Showing your true colors” has everything to do with character. We all know what it’s like to wear a mask so that others don’t see our true selves. One of the things our students learn from doing volunteer work with the intellectually and developmentally disabled is that they don’t wear a mask - they portray a sense of innocence. Our challenge is to be a people who have nothing to hide and plenty to share. We want our students to have a genuine heart for others, whether they have much in common or share only one simple thing; being created in the image of God. When our students show hearts of service to their fellow man, they show their true colors.

This is the Madison Academy mission.

SERVING SHOWS YOUR TRUE COLORS. THE TORCH PASSES:BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT

President Burton leads Ghana Student Mission Team

The Madison Academy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Barry Kirkland as the new president of Madison Academy effective July 1. He succeeds Dr. Robert Burton, who announced his plan to retire last January after 19 years as president. Dr. Kirkland retired from the public school system in 2013 to accept the position as Madison Academy’s Director of Instructional Technology. In his short time at MA, he has endeared himself to the school community. He has served as a teacher at the secondary and collegiate levels, an administrator, and superintendent. In accepting his new role, Dr. Kirkland expressed an eagerness to build on Dr. Burton’s accomplishments: “I have come to love and appreciate the talented staff at Madison Academy, and my desire is to challenge them to even greater accomplishments as we set the example of servant leadership for our students.” Board Chairman Chris Lewter said the search committee considered 10 candidates, and Dr. Kirkland emerged as the right fit for Madison Academy. Dr. Burton will serve as president emeritus assuring a smooth transition.

Madison Academy Board Of Directors

David Hargett, Tom McKee, Dr. Andy Knott, Dr. James Flatt, Chris Lewter (chairman) Scotty Sparks, Carey Rosenblum, Monica Hammond (not pictured: Polly Cason, Jerry Mercer)

It has been my great pleasure to be part of the Madison Academy family this past year, and I am grateful for the faith placed in me by the Board of Directors to lead the school at this important time in its history. My tenure in the public school system was rewarding, and I treasure the relationships with colleagues who became friends and the students I was blessed to influence. This past year has opened my eyes to the value of and need for private education. MA is able to focus on college bound students and provide them with the tools they need for success. While serving at my former school, I was drawn to MA because of its reputation for success with Apple. I wanted to know what we would have to do to become an Apple Distinguished School. It took a forward thinking board and administration for MA to jump out in front of other Alabama schools by changing delivery methods of information and adapting to learning styles of today’s student. I want to build on President Burton’s accomplishments and look forward to working with him and receiving his wise counsel. All of the pieces are in place for Madison Academy to set the standard of excellence in all that we do. It will take all of us working together to capture the vision of our potential and make it become a reality.

I am anxious to introduce my family to friends of the school. My wife, Beverly, is a principal in Marshall County. We have two beautiful children, Mason and Mallory. Mason works in Research Park and Mallory is a recent graduate of Maryville College and plans to pursue a career in medicine. We all feel blessed that God has called us to this wonderful challenge.

May all we do be done to His glory.

Dr. Barry KirklandPresident, Madison Academy SUMMER 2014 54 ROUNDUP

EquadorIt has been Madison Academy’s tradition each spring to take a group of students and staff to the Hacienda of Hope orphanage and school near Tabacundo, Ecuador. This year’s group of 26 had an amazing experience conducting camps for the students

at the school and building a playground for the orphanage. Sunday was a beautiful day, perfect for pictures with the people we met at church. We were enjoying a typical day worshipping on the equator not knowing that events were in motion that would change the way we saw the world. An impoverished family from the community were being robbed while we were in church together. God would use us to turn their experience of tragedy into one of joy. We collected enough money from our team to buy a stove, bedding, clothes, and a few toys for the small children. Delivering the goods we bought, we walked past the outdoor toilet covered with plastic sheeting and ducked our heads as we walked through the small doorway into the house. It was lit with a single 60-watt bulb and the floor was cold dirt. True poverty hit us in the face. All that single mom and her four children could give us were hugs, smiles, and hearts of genuine gratitude. Madison Academy students are taught the joy that comes from serving others. This results in students choosing life paths focused on effecting real change in the world. There is no higher calling.

Students Bring Joy To Special Children

"The experience was so powerful, we had trouble processing our emotions. Tears came easier than words."

- Addison Rucker

"The memories of bringing joy to these special children struggling to live are etched forever in our minds."- Mallory Sherzinger

“Learning to Serve” can take on a myriad of appearances, but Christ-centered servant leadership starts with the daily routines of displaying character traits that follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Servant Leadership demands a conscious effort

on behalf of an individual to exercise commitment to a higher calling and to others. Madison Academy is blessed to have a support structure that embodies meaningful stewardship toward Christ-centered education. Good intentions and words will always fall short in addressing the needs of others, whereas leading by example validates one’s actions through investing in the lives of others. Paul reminds us that our attitude is to be like Christ’s, in that we consider others better than ourselves and do nothing out of vanity or selfishness. Rather we look out for the interests of others (Philippians 2:3-4). How we lead others is an intentional matter of choice. We can choose a role that depicts a “serve-me” attitude or a “servant” attitude that focuses on the well-being of others. So, “How do we accomplish the task of developing young men and women that are selfless?” At a recent worship service I attended, the message for parents revolved around the acronym “LOVE”:

Listen - listening intently and empathizing with our students

Observe - observing their actions and behavior and redirecting them

Validate - validating their actions by reassuring them they are significant and capable

Empower - empowering them through Biblical coaching, building courage and character

Servanthood must come from the heart. Our relationship with God and our acts of kindness and love toward others far outweigh any of life’s pleasures. Many of us have heard the old adage coined by Forest E. Witcraft: “A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” “LOVE” is the foundational fabric of Christianity, and only love can bring such a liberating feeling toward fulfilling the needs of others through the good deeds of oneself. The MA family is faithful in its involvement to helping students grow spiritually through Bible classes, mission experiences, community service, and chapel. There’s no greater gift than a former student telling you how much you meant in nurturing him or her to becoming a devoted Christian and faithful servant to Christ. For our servant faculty, there is no higher calling and no greater reward.

Service: Commitment To A Higher Callingby Dr. Barry Kirkland, MA President

Student mission team prays prior to Orlando departure

The Kirkland Family: Mason, Mallory, Beverly and Barry

Orlando

MA’s fall mission trip takes students into a unique oppportunity to immerse themselves in the world of a child with a life-threatening illness. “Give Kids The World” is a program

designed to serve gravely ill children and their families by providing them with an escape to the theme parks in the Orlando area at no charge. Our volunteers serve meals in the Gingerbread House, dish up ice cream sundaes to help beat the heat, play characters in a parade - anything to help these families take a vacation from their illness. The work is emotionally draining, but helping put a smile on the face of one of these special children is its own reward.

Service Through World MissionsProvides High Impact

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PICTURE PER FECT ENDING

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Championships are won in the weight room, on the practice field, and in the batting cage. They happen when desire leads to preparation. A player can’t control certain elements of the game like a bad hop or a missed call, but mental and spiritual

preparation impact the attitude, and attitude determines response to adversity. No one can deny that something special is happening with Madison Academy athletics these days, with athletes bringing home nine state championship trophies already this decade.

For the second year in a row, the Mustangs brought home the coveted “Blue Map” in two of the major team sports, this time in football and baseball. These student athletes will carry with them the exhilaration of victory and the lessons they learned from adversity along the way. We thank them for the thrills and the images leading to their picture perfect endings.

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BAND OF BROTHERSFamilies Give Thanks For A Great Experience

"La Markus joined our family over four years ago with an open heart and hope for a brighter future. It’s been a joy to see him grow closer to God and closer to us. He learned how to submit to authority and receive guidance. He learned to lead in our home and on the football field. He learned how to serve others before himself. He learned what it means to set a goal and complete it, despite the cost. We pray that he will continue to grow into a man of God who will pour into the next generation." - Nathan and Stephanie Faught

Madison Academy takes great pride in being a diverse family, comprised of students from all economic backgrounds and communities. As incoming freshmen, three special seniors demonstrated great potential and needed an opportunity to prove themselves. To assure success, they would need families willing to fully invest in their lives, giving them structure and helping them envision success beyond their self-imposed boundaries. Now they are college bound freshman because of the love of a biological family and a mentoring family who loved them as their own. We celebrate these examples of service.

"In the time that Quan has been with our family it has been amazing to watch him grow and mature into the young man he is today. We are so proud of the way he has embraced challenges that have come his way. The Lord has taught each of us to love deeper, commit fully, and serve one another. Quan quickly became a protector and big brother to Drew and Reese. Our family has truly been blessed!"- Andy and Stacy Blackston

"Since Sam became part of our family, it has been amazing to see God at work not only in his life, but also in our lives and the lives of our children, Emma and Andrew. The life lessons for our entire family of faith, courage, selflessness, and sacrificial love have truly been immeasurable and have enriched our lives in ways we will treasure for a lifetime." - Brian and Jane Hinson

Learningto Serve

by Sydney Homan, class of 2015

"Our record shows great improvement on the court, but the real growth happened inside -

we improved our serve."SUMMER 2014 9

Three years ago the Madison Academy Varsity Girls Tennis Team record was 0-12, but you could not tell it. We were just as encouraging and enthusiastic then as we are today

with our undefeated area play record and fourth place State finish. Going from nearly winless our first year to undefeated in area play was thrilling. It makes you feel great to see your hard work pay off. Each girl truly cares about the other, and it shows. We yell across the courts constantly, making the normally quiet game of tennis sound a little more like a Mustang baseball game. Each girl is playing not just for herself but for each of her teammates. This past year, I began thinking about something that the tennis team could do to give back to the community. Since we are always so hungry when school is out and we head off to practice or matches, I realized that there are many kids right here in Huntsville who are just as hungry but don’t have snacks at all. So, the tennis team sponsored a food drive that we called “Ace Hunger.” We really did “ace” hunger for the inner city kids by collecting more than 4000 snacks in just a few weeks. We stocked bare shelves at Lincoln Academy and The Learning Center in Huntsville. With a heart of service, we made a huge difference in other people’s lives.

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I have had many conversations with Steve Hill over the years on numerous topics. He is an MA parent and the CEO of AEgis Technologies, a company he co-founded with partner Bill Waite in 1989. I wanted to talk with Steve because of AEgis' leadership with Special Olympics. The basic who, what,

when, and where questions were among my discussion points, but it was the "why" that took up the majority of the hour and fifteen minutes we spent together. He is very sensitive about anything that hints of self-promotion. He is clear that this is not about Steve Hill or AEgis. They have created a "pay it forward" culture, and though others might have different motivations, it is clear that Steve's stems from a devotion to Christ: "God has really blessed our business and we feel a responsibility to give back. It's really good for our corporate culture and our people. They want to give back to their community. We want to provide that opportunity through AEgis." About ninety of his employees and spouses take part in the event that provides competitive, Olympic-style athletic contests for over 600 local students and adults with intellectual disabilities. It also draws 1200 students from Madison Academy and other local schools who serve as volunteers to provide these athletes with their Olympic moment. Two of Steve's employees have special needs children who participate in this event each year. This makes it personal to the volunteers from AEgis. Steve notes, "It's good to support causes financially, but participation makes the biggest impact on people. It changes their perspective." We are blessed to have many parents who model servant leadership. We often tell stories about the direct impact of volunteerism on campus life, whether it is through LAMA, athletic support organizations, driving buses, and the list continues. The quality of our programs is greatly impacted by their gifts of time and money. What is unique about AEgis and Special Olympics is the scope and diversity of people who are drawn together to serve our disabled neighbors. Madison Academy is blessed to be among the schools to interact with this special group of athletes. This event proves that some of our greatest lessons are learned outside of the classroom.

Steve HillCEO, AEgis Technologies

Service: Paying It Forward by Glen Laird, MA Director of Advancement

Service Opportunities UnlimitedEach year, Madison Academy plays host to young men and women who function with intellectual and developmental disabilities by putting on a carnival

complete with arcade games, dunking booth, and cotton candy. This gives our students the opportunity to see the beauty and value in people who deal with these disabilities and understand the challenge they and their families face each day. In the fall, our students go off campus for a day of service projects, assisting area non-profit organizations like The Botanical Gardens; His Way rehabilitation center; and 305 8th Street, a care center for intellectually disabled adults, just to name a few. Elementary students honor those who serve our country as first responders during “I Love America” day. Whether our students are helping kids with disabilities play America’s past time through the Miracle League or practicing random acts of kindness, they have learned from some great role models - their parents. Madison Academy parents are actively involved in the success of our academic, artistic, and athletic extracurricular programs. Our moms pour themselves into LAMA to help raise money that goes directly into the classroom. Service is intentional - it is our culture.

Coaching in The Miracle League

Random Acts Of Kindness Day

Special Needs Carnival

Remembering Veterans Day

Train Rides For The HandicappedFall Service Day

Cleanup

“YOU CAN’T OUT-GIVE GOD” by Haley Palmer, class of 2015

This year the Tanner Lady Rattlers began their season with players, but no coach. They had uniforms, but they were old and worn. They had funds, but only $138. By God’s grace, Regina Montgomery was able to be their coach and kicked off the season. “Coach Princess” encouraged her girls to have a Christ-like attitude

in everything they did, inspiring them to be a leading example in sportsmanship on and off the field. About halfway through the season, Tanner lost a precious girl, Alexis Hamilton, a dear friend to the Lady Rattlers. Selflessly, the girls gave their hard-earned funds to Alexis’s family to help cover costs and expenses. Afterwards, the girls began fundraising again. They lived just as Christ desired and gave everything, all they had, much like the widow who gave her only two coins (Mark 12:41-44). The Madison Academy boys and girls soccer teams have the Owens family to thank for sharing the Tanner ladies’ story and for making us aware of an opportunity to show God’s love. In response, we came together and raised over $4440, enough to pay for uniforms, equipment, and future expenses. On the evening of the presentation, both Tanner and Madison Academy girls teams gathered as one at the center of the field. The warm spring air was mixed with confusion and excited anticipation. When Coach Jay announced the reason for the gathering and the amount of money that the girls would receive, gasps and whispers of thanks were heard throughout the circle. After speeches were made and pictures taken, tears of joy were wiped from eyes and many hugs were given. We were all one team at that point, each supporting the other. There are none more deserving than the Tanner girls, and I will always remember that moving night. Their courage was evident in their selfless act. They had no idea what God had in store for their team, yet they had faith and helped out a family in need. As Christians, God tells us to help in anyway we can and that in turn, we will also benefit. That night, I was reminded of God’s everlasting love and was blessed to experience an overflowing sense of joy that will last forever.

MA & Tanner girls soccer teams offer thankfulness for answered prayer

“Where is Madison Academy? Can I go there?” troops in the Praetorian Platoon stationed in

Qalat, Afghanistan, asked upon receiving packages from MA’s Anchor Club in March. According to Lieutenant Tyler Matthews, his platoon, young and inexperienced, needed some encouragement. As soon as Anchors heard that these soldiers were as young as 18 and that many were not receiving packages from any loved ones, these young ladies went to work. Within 3 days, they collected a mountain of goods and began sorting them into 30 boxes--one for each member of the platoon and one each for the brothers of our own Meri Wheeler and Krysten Meyers. Anchors labeled boxes and completed customs forms for these packages stuffed to the brim with beef jerky, Charmin, baby wipes, magazines, drink mixes, and handwritten letters. Because Lieutenant Matthews provided a list of favorite snacks and unique interests for each platoon member, artists received colored pencils and pads of paper, sports enthusiasts received newspapers and magazines covering March Madness, candy lovers received Jolly Ranchers and Twizzlers, caffeine lovers received packs of Red Bull, and the medic received first aid supplies and medicines. When the troops opened the packages, they were so excited that they created an entire album of pictures with their care packages on Facebook, showing off their abundance of goodies. After a week, emails and letters began pouring in from the platoon, showing their gratitude. Staff Sergeant Travis Kittleson wrote to Anchor Jordan Bacon, “Thank you for the letter and the support. Everyone here is very grateful that there are still people out there that support our military though we have been at this for almost thirteen years now.  We enjoyed receiving the boxes that you all sent out. It is always nice to know that people out there are thinking about you.” These letters and pictures thrilled Anchors, for they knew that their small act of service made a great impact on those who deserve it the most: our soldiers, our heroes.

PARCELS FOR PRAETORIAby Salena Koester, Anchor Club Sponsor

Jeans For James

Blood For The BankWhen LifeSouth contacted Anchors to explain the urgent need for blood in our community, club members determined to put on the largest drive yet, leaving no

time slot open. Shattering our previous school record of 40 donors, this year’s drive boasted 70 donors--students, teachers, and parents who filled up the bloodmobile, willingly giving of their time and themselves. Many juniors and seniors bravely gave blood for the first time, benefitting our neighbors in north Alabama who need us the most. 70 donors endured a momentary discomfort so that, through Anchor Club’s efforts, as many as 210 lives can be saved!

When Anchor officers heard about 22-year-old James Johnson’s New Year’s resolution, learning to walk again, they decided to make

his goal become a reality. A cousin of Robby Koester who sustained traumatic brain injury in a tragic car accident, James requires the intensive therapy offered at Deer Run Rehabilitation in Midland, Michigan, but his insurance will not cover the cost: $200 per day. By encouraging their peers to put aside Spirit Wear for a day in exchange for denim, Anchors raised $2,000 for James’ rehab on a day they dubbed “Jeans for James,” covering 10 days in his facility. James, who was not expected to walk or talk again, sent a video message to thank the student body for the donation: “Madison Academy, thank you... I love you a lot!”

Anchor Club

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He was dubbed “Dr. Bobba” in Ecuador, but it was the Big Papa moniker given him by the children of Ghana that stuck. His 6’5” frame literally placed

him head and shoulders above most of his peers, and made him sometimes bigger than life to the children he loved to serve. Madison Academy was crying out for leadership when the Board of Directors hired him for the presidency in 1995. There was no endowment, the school was landlocked in a declining north Huntsville neighborhood, and enrollment was dwindling. He led the school to the Promise Land, a name reflecting his faith that its best days were yet to come on a new campus. His vision became reality when students first walked through the halls of the new Ashburn campus in January 1998. Since then, Madison Academy has flourished. It sits on a nearly 150-acre landscape and is on solid financial footing. It is one of the best known private schools in the state. Locally, it seems like it is to private schools as Xerox is to copiers and Coke is to soft drinks. Its athletic programs have won 17 state championships since 1999, and it was recognized as Alabama’s first Apple Distinguished School because of its leadership in technology integration in the classroom. President Burton has influenced Christian education on a national scale through his 15 years of service on the board of the National Christian School Association and, most notably, his four years as chairman. Big Papa has led students on mission trips to Baja, Ghana, and Ecuador where they did food relief, built houses and dormitories for orphans, and helped establish The Peggy Good School Of Hope. Madison Academy’s culture of service is founded on the Burton model. His leadership has inspired many to pursue careers dedicated to addressing social needs. This will be his legacy - inspiring leadership demonstrated through service.

Burtons Leave a Lasting Legacy

For 26 years, Carmelita Burton has been a fundamental part of Madison Academy’s elementary and preschool success. She began her journey with Madison Academy in 1988 as a 5th grade teacher with 10 years of experience in education. In a

leadership role as principal since 1994, she has been instrumental in transitioning the elementary into teaching the 21st century child. During her tenure, chalkboards have been replaced with whiteboards and PC computer labs have been traded in for an iPad one-to-one initiative and traveling laptop labs. When you walk the elementary halls and view the colorful bulletin boards of Madison Academy, you will be entertained and even taught through interactive displays. Mrs. Burton’s leadership reaches beyond the 21st century classroom. She encourages spiritual growth in students, parents and staff through daily chapel, Bible studies and participating in mission trips throughout the year. She is genuine in speech and action. She encourages a family atmosphere by knowing every child’s name and greeting students each school morning as they walk through Madison Academy’s doors. She speaks with sincerity and grace as she partners with parents to raise their children in the admonition of the Lord in a world so eager to distract children and families from what is important. Bob and Carmelita Burton have been an influential partnership. Their absence in leadership roles will be felt, but the school they love will continue the its mission because of their careful guidance and servant leadership throughout the years.

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A PORTRAIT OF SER VICE

Service Formation Begins At HomeMEMORIES FOR A SERVING FAMILY

Monica & Olivia Hammond create mother/daughter memories

while serving together in Equador

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Matt and Monica Hammond are typical of many MA families. They are highly educated and have good jobs. They are heavily involved in their church, and they are engaged in the lives of their two children, Patrick and Olivia. They want to instill strong character in their children, so they provide the structure, boundaries, and encouragement necessary to put them on the right path.

Two years ago, Matt accompanied Patrick on a school-sponsored mission trip to Ecuador. Patrick had already joined his classmates on a trip to Ghana and, while there, made the life decision to become a medical missionary. The South America experience affirmed to Patrick that this was the right decision. The experience of serving and working side-by-side with his dad solidified their bond. This year, it was Monica’s turn to join Olivia on the Ecuador trip. You could tell from the beginning that they had a close relationship. They enjoyed each other’s company, but each gave the other space to enjoy time with people her own age. Both parents had strong spiritual values, and both teens had developed their own unique faith relationships. “I missed exposure to activities like these when I was growing up,” Monica said. “Observing Olivia’s commitment made me want to understand what was driving her to spend her spring break serving in a third world country. I am also trying to relate to my son’s desire to be a medical missionary. I felt the only way to understand their commitment was to be a doer myself.” MA Campus Minister, Dr. Jonathan Jones, notes that our annual Spiritual Life Survey continuously reveals that our Fall Student Service Day and our Spring Spiritual Emphasis day remain two of the most anticipated school activities of the year.

If you want your family to capture the heart of Jesus through service, Dr. Jones offers a few foundational principles worthy of implementing:

• The most successful parents I know are not just “sayers,” but “doers.” Lead your family by example, not as dictator. Never ask your family to do something you are not willing to do or to model.

• Let’s not allow our kids to out-serve us. Much of teen service is motivated by the promise of a better looking resume. However, the intrinsic value of philanthropic service lasts much longer than the paper on which the resume is written. Model a lifestyle of service as you mentor your children into healthy citizenship.

• A family that serves together stays together.Find a service outlet in which the entire family can participate. We’ve learned in recent months that our family of four can all contribute to our Mercy Ministry at church. My sons, Canaan and Jonah, bagged groceries while Kristen and I counseled and prayed with mothers, fathers and grandparents in the community.

• Service in the name of Jesus is service TO Jesus.Matthew 10:42 tells us that when we help the less fortunate, it is as if we are helping Christ himself. I can’t think of a better way to express our gratitude for His grace, than to love Him by serving others. In so doing, we fulfill Paul’s command for us to serve Christ (Col. 3:24).

Service is a deeply instilled aspect of MA’s culture. It is not meant to exalt ourselves, but The One we serve. Families at MA are encouraged to be deeply rooted in living out the kingdom of God through leading our students to a fuller understanding of the joy found in a servant lifestyle.

SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT

Mustangs Celebrate First NFL Draftpick

Jordan Matthews blazed a new trail for Mustang athletics when he became the school’s first SEC football recruit. His accomplishments at Vanderbilt are well documented by setting two SEC records as a receiver. In May, he was selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles,

a team known for its passing game. The Eagles traded up 12 spots to make sure they could get Jordan. He will be given the opportunity to make an immediate impact. He was named The Huntsville Times Sports Person of the Year for 2013, beating out Dr. Eric Cohu, his former coach, who was also nominated. In The Time’s article, the Madison Academy alumnus spoke of how a school-sponsored mission trip to Ghana changed his life. “It meant a lot to me,” he says. “It put everything in perspective for me. It helped me not take so much for granted. We went to Ghana trying to be a blessing to the kids and it became more a blessing for us.” Jordan spent much of the week before the draft on campus inspiring students with his story. He addressed the varsity football team, sharing the qualities to which he attributed his success. He stressed that those habits were developed during his years as an MA athlete. He told the student body that they are developing character during these formative years and character is the key to success. Jordan’s integrity and work ethic were major themes to his story as a rising star, and his alma mater could not be prouder. It is fair to say that the Philadelphia Eagles just increased their fan base in Alabama.

Jordan speaks to his high school team in Mustangs locker room

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SOLDIER ON

Taylor Kelly (class of 2014) accepts appointment for U.S. Military Academy at Westpoint N.Y.

Grad Appointed To Prestigious Military AcademyMadison Academy takes great pride in announcing the appointment of Taylor Kelly to the United States Military Academy at West Point. While this has been a life long dream, he began purposeful preparation about four years ago. He began making both curricular

and extra-curricular decisions that would put him in a competitive position. More than 10,000 seniors apply each year for only 1,300 positions.

Taylor is no stranger to competition. Knowing athletic accomplishments would be an important element in his application, he joined the football team and is a bearer of two state championship rings. Academic success would also be critical and would have to be supported by excellent grades and ACT scores. He was an Honor Graduate with an Advanced Diploma and a member of the National Honor Society.

West Point is a service academy and service was another critical element in the selection process. Taylor credits his experience with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as an activity that stood out to the selection committee. FCA students engage in numerous volunteer efforts designed to serve the needs of young people who need a helping hand in life. Taylor was also the founding president of The MA chapter of The Optimist Club, a nationwide service organization.

He cites a family tradition of military service, the most influential being his father and grandfather. Needless to say, Taylor Kelly had plenty of options to consider for the collegiate phase of his life. West Point is about more than an education. It is about pride in his country and a sacrificial commitment to defend its constitution and serve its people. Soon the exhilaration of a West Point appointment will give way to the realities of life as a plebe. He will take with him the prayerful support of his grateful Madison Academy family.

"God, country, and family - I believe in these things, and I believe that they are worth fighting for. I believe that serving my country is a service to all of these things and the beliefs that surround them."- Taylor Kelly

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Changing The Culture of Huntsville’s Inner Cityby Joanna Walker, MA English Department Chair

In the heart of Huntsville lies a village of children who are dear to the heart of God, so He brought someone all the

way from Iceland to awaken us to the children living in our own “backyard.” About ten years ago, Bjarni Thor Erlingsson, life-long friend of Saevar Sigurmundsson (MA class of 1999), was compelled to begin ministering to families in Lincoln Village when he discovered that there were children who were not showing up for school, who did not have after-school support, and who often times went for days without a warm, home-cooked meal. Thor first enlisted his church family to pick the children up for church on Sundays, to bring them to their homes for family time, and to provide them spots on MA’s youth sports teams for a place to belong. SSoon, volunteers began tutoring and holding a mid-week Bible study for the kids on Wednesday

evenings. MA board member Jerry Mercer recalls his decision to open his accounting office for those early tutoring sessions: “We were doing a small group Bible study and looking for a topic. We decided to start doing something to help. . .instead of just studying about what to do.” A tiny mustard seed of faith was planted and The Linc took root.

In 2005, directed by Natalie Faught Balch (MA class of 2000), The Linc volunteers provided 15 students a warm meal every afternoon, individual needs-based tutoring, and a weekly field trip to expand the students’ boundaries and give their dreams tangible life. Next school year, current director Becky Mercer Greene (MA class of 2006) and Assistant Director Amanda Greene (class of 2011) plan to offer an expanded enrichment program to more than 60 students.

I In addition to the numerous individuals and churches who volunteer at The Linc, MA’s service clubs and athletic teams regularly visit to play with the kids in order to build a sense of community between the two schools. “The children there are a joy to get to know, and it is neat to see God work through the girls on my team,” explains Brian Privett, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. Andy Blackston, MA Athletic Director and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, adds, “It is great for our guys to get outside their comfort zones and look to invest in the lives of others.”

AAll of those who have ever visited or volunteered at The Linc soon realize, however, that the investment is very small when compared to the reward of working so close to God’s heart.

for more information on how you can be a part of The Linc ministry: staff@thelincprogram.com

VILLAGE VANGUARD

Sierra Jones (class of 2014)serves with her team at The Linc

FLYING HIGH The 2013-14 Mustang Cheerleaders had both the talent and desire to bring competitive cheerleading back to Madison Academy. The girls put in numerous hours and overcame many obstacles to achieve their goals. With a solid performance at Regionals, they were able to earn a spot at Nationals in Orlando, Fl. Senior Chelsea Key was a large part of the squad’s success - she will be cheering for the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the fall!

Becky Mercer Greene (class of 2006)Director of The Linc

Let’s face it! This is a football crazy state, and winning a State Championship draws attention. Winning two in a row - well, that’s a really big deal. The Mustangs were the first from Huntsville-Madison County to accomplish that feat in 2012. How do you top it? How about going a perfect 15-0 the next year?

You knew you were witnessing something special at the end of game five when the Mustangs took revenge on the only two teams to blemish their season the year before - 2A State Champion Tanner and 5A Cullman. But it certainly wasn’t a cakewalk. There were plenty of character building moments along the way. In 2012, the Mustangs had the luxury of hosting all four playoff rounds before advancing to Auburn. To repeat, they would have to travel to hostile territory in the final two rounds. Piedmont came within an eyelash of an upset in the quarter final round, but MA came out on top 34-33 in a game that literally went down to the last second. The next week took them to Saks where it seemed the Mustangs were always running uphill. Even the coaches left the field at halftime thinking the season would probably end one week shy of their goal. It took a touchdown-saving tackle inside the five on a kickoff return, a five-play goal line stand, and responding with a bruising running attack to shift the momentum that resulted in a 10-point win. The Leeds Green Wave, a team who swept the Mustangs in their previous three meetings, stood in the way of a perfect season. They were big, athletic, and loaded with talent, bsut they would have to beat a confident team that had been ranked number one all season and were making their third consecutive trip to the championship game. Two great programs collided, but in the end, the Mustangs ran away with a 31-14 victory and opened the 2014 season with a 25 game winning streak. A rematch takes place on August 22nd in a nationally televised game on ESPNU.

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ULTIMATESEASON

"Looking back on the school year, the team chemistry which produced a State Championship trophy began with a service project at the Downtown Rescue Mission.” - Coach Mike Good

PERFECT CHEMISTRY

For several years, the Madison Academy Home Run Club has supported numerous charitable outreach programs in Madison County and abroad. Student-athletes, with the help of parent volunteers, are routinely involved with the Miracle League for physically and mentally handicapped youth, as well as collection drives for those in need, reaching as far as the Eugemot Orphanage in Ghana, West Africa. This year, students participating in the baseball program raised money and solicited toy donations for the Children’s Christmas Party at the

Downtown Rescue Mission. In total, over 500 toys were collected and distributed. The team also served pizza, worked with children, and formed the clean-up crew afterwards. When asked about the baseball team’s involvement with the Downtown Rescue Mission, Coach Good said, “In addition to helping those less fortunate, service projects help our Madison Academy students develop leadership skills and can change a teen’s perspective. We see a sense of camaraderie develop among teammates, and these service-learning experiences often form the basis for player-to-player and player to-coach relationships during the season. It’s a great team building exercise that yielded powerful results!” Coach Good went on to say, “As coaches, we spend most of our time concentrating on the development of athletic skills and focusing on player utilization as well as game strategy. However, I’ve learned team chemistry is as important an element when facing tough competition and surviving throughout the playoffs. Looking back on 2014, the team chemistry which produced a State Championship trophy began at the Downtown Rescue Mission.” Needless to say, Coach Good was happy with the season results and lauded the leadership, determination, and effort put forth by our senior class. “Greg Lambert, Chris Moorefield, Logan McDonald and Bo McLaughlin were just outstanding!” The Mustangs finished the 2014 campaign hoisting the Blue Map at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium and posted a 34-13 win-loss record. This is the second State Championship for the Mustang baseball program and the fourth time in six years they have found themselves in the state finals. With the overall number of Madison Academy students participating in the program, the future is very bright!

"I'm looking for the ability of players to separate themselves from the crowd. Honesty, hard work, sacrifice, and teamwork are the cornerstones of success. "- Dr. Eric Cohu

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Madison Academy holds dual accredited status with AdvancED (formerly Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and with the National Christian School Association (NCSA).

As part of this accreditation, periodically all accredited schools go through a re-certification process that involves an extensive internal review followed by an on-campus peer review visit. This past school year, MA went through this process that concluded with a peer review team visit in mid-April. This process literally picks up all the rocks of the school and looks under them to identify strengths to reinforce and opportunities for improvement. One on-going aspect of this healthy process of accountability is the formulation of a School Improvement Plan designed to enhance our strengths and remediate our weaknesses. Madison Academy’s School Improvement Plan has been designed to stand on four legs of emphasis: A focus on both of the core academic areas of language arts and mathematics; a continuing emphasis upon the instructional integration of technology; and, core to our mission, a re-dedicated stress upon student spiritual formation. In succeeding years, our annual reports to AdvancED will particularly monitor these four areas of emphasis.

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THE GOAL OF EXCELLENCEby Dr. Mike Weimer, MA Principal

Dr. Weimer honors Valedictorian Kaylyn Bartley at this year’s graduation. Sixty-eight seniors received their diplomas and charted their course to new vistas of higher education around the world, receiving a record $5.2 million in scholarship offers.

During their visit, the Peer Review Team, led by Dr. Misty Overman from Atlanta, was particularly complimentary of the school climate at Madison Academy. They commented that one can feel that students and teachers like being at MA and they like being with each other. They also focused on the sense of mission at Madison Academy; it is evident that there is a commitment to “quality education in a Christian environment.” In their report to AdvancEd and NCSA, they wrote: “Overall, the external review team noticed that the learning environment was the strong characteristic of the school. As the team interviewed and observed stakeholders, the most common themes that emerged were the feelings of love, care, family, respect, and positive support. . . . The staff, led by the board and administration, had a sense of sacrifice and a willingness to go the extra mile to create the environment that helps each of their students learn best and enjoy their educational experience. Each area of the school modeled a Christ-like attitude.” Any thorough review needs to identify areas that need attention and improvement. In particular, the visiting team noted a need for:

• more formalized structure of internal accountability, monitoring, evaluation, and communication • the development of an instructional growth plan for each teacher involving mentoring and coaching• more consistently developed school-wide curricular scope and sequence that evidences a departmental and K- 12th grade alignment

Finally, we want to thank all the parents and students who participated on committees, who shared in meetings, and who completed the surveys associated with this review process. Your input greatly contributed to our school’s academic vision.

Once a year, Little Madison Academy’s children, ages three through five, strap on their helmets, hop on their trikes, and pedal hard to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital! The Kindergarten and Pre-1st classes take a leadership role through fundraising and cheering for the younger Mustangs. It is heart-warming to see the children wave their homemade signs and hear them yell for the children to not give

up and to keep trying; they jump up and down in victory when the Little Mustangs accomplish their mission. The week before the Trike-A-Thon, there is an emphasis on bike safety and the importance of helping those in need. This year the day before the event, the children met a child who received treatment at St. Jude’s. He and his mom shared their experience with St. Jude’s and thanked the children for raising money for the hospital. Typically, a Trike-A-Thon event raises an average of $500. Little Madison Academy families have raised an average of $4,182 each year since 2011, helping sponsor cancer research that has taken the childhood cancer survival rate from 20%, 50 years ago, to 80% today! St. Jude’s Trike-a-thon is one way that Little Madison Academy helps children grow in godly and academic wisdom; in stature by teaching good choices for a healthy body, soul, and mind; and in favor with God and man.

It is not hard to motivate our little ones to serve. As a matter of fact, it almost seems to come naturally. Whatever project our school initiates, the elementary students get on board.

Just last year alone, we participated in shoes for Mexico, money for premie babies, toys for the Upper School Spiritual Emphasis Day, and school supplies for Lincoln Academy, an inner city Christian school. Several of the elementary classes adopt an angel at Christmas to help another child have a Christmas. Throughout the year, students send cards and notes of appreciation to faculty and staff. The sixth grade Student Government Association provided a breakfast for staff members during the Christmas season. When you see the heart of a child and the willingness to give, it is not hard to see why the Lord said that we should “become like one of these.” Example is the best teacher. Madison Academy faculty and staff strive to emulate the heart of a servant each and everyday for the young ones to model.

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Little Madison Academy children love visits from students at “the big school.” Whether it is a volunteer reading to them, the band pumping them up, or just getting a piggy back ride, the interaction is good for both the young and the “old.” It’s another way our students serve.

ELEMENTARY

Mr. James Nichols (pictured), Lynnwood Cockerham, and Bob Trammell were among honorees during the Super Citizen’s awards ceremony sponsored by Liberty Learning Foundation.

Accreditation FlashbackThe year was 1977, and Madison Academy had been dreaming, planning, and working hard to meet the standards of SACS, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic associations. Their independent review validated that the school had met or exceeded the academic and operational requirements to become accredited. We celebrate the achievement of these trail blazers and work hard each year to build on their accomplishments.

Donors July 2013 - June 2014President’s Circle ($20,000 +)Ashburn FoundationMatt Curtis Real Estate Landers McLarty DJCAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Harvey Palmer

Gold Circle ($10,000 - $19,999)T-H Marine Supplies, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Robert BurtonMr. and Mrs. Raymond JonesMr. and Mrs. Mark McDanielRosenblum Realty, Inc.Twickenham Church of ChristMs. Dianne Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. Tim Yeager

Maroon Circle ($1,000 - $9,999)Mr. and Mrs. Lennie AcuffAEgis TechnologiesAlabama Pediatric Dental Asso.Mr. and Mrs. Rey AlmodovarMr./Mrs. Raymond AndersonMr. and Mrs. Butch AtchleyMr. and Mrs. Richard BakerMr. and Mrs. Philip BarnettBeason & Nalley, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Brent BinghamMr. and Mrs. Curtis BlanchardBOEINGMr. and Mrs.Tom BrannerMr. and Mrs. Everett BrooksDr. Thomas BuckleMr. and Mrs. Gregory BuieMr. and Mrs. Lowell CambraCapturing Life PhotgraphyMr. and Mrs. Rayon CarlisleMr. and Mrs. Buddy CarpenterMr. and Mrs. Steve CaysonCenter for WellnessChambers Bottling Company, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy ChristaDr. and Mrs. Eric CohuMr. and Mrs. James ColeConditioned Air Solutions

The Board of Directors, along with Dr. Burton and MA Business Manager Carol Brittain, analyze the financial data of Madison Academy regarding our efforts to maintain tuition and fees at the most reasonable rates possible based on our payroll, educational, and facilities expenses. As in previous years, we have determined that we met the goals set out by the board in the previous year regarding the number of students. Further, we have also been successful in managing the budget during that same period so that we are able to maintain reasonable tuition and fees. We work diligently in a tough economy to find the right mixture of attaining cost management while working to increase the quality of education, services, equipment and facilities for our Madison Academy family. Madison Academy’s stated educational goal of training our students to grow in their knowledge and experience in God’s Word is

accomplished by hiring qualified Christian instructors. The Madison Academy board and staff believe the educational opportunities, service projects, and mission involvement offered to our students are very important for them to learn to serve people as Jesus did. Madison Academy continues to rely on the support of our donor base to provide assistance that allows us to maintain the strong Christian education we offer our students. As always, we ask that those of you who see strong Christian teaching as an important ministry of our school consider making a donation to assist us. Madison Academy has planned and budgeted in a manner that has put the school in stable financial condition. The real estate value

of our campus continues to exceed our debt, causing the board to be confident about our capital position. We are very comfortable with the terms and the amount of the bonds used to finance our real estate. As with all private schools, our vision is to the future of the school and the ability for us to survive in an economic environment that has been unstable in our nation. We are proud of our administrators for their approach during this period of time to manage our funds appropriately to provide an attractive, quality education for children in the Madison County area. We appreciate those of you who have included MA in your estates and lifetime giving plans. We encourage more of you to contact

the Development Office to assist you in making these plans to make a lasting difference in our current and future students’ lives. The Board of MA is pleased to share information regarding the state of our finances. Our financial goal is to keep our tuition costs

reasonable, while maintaining educational quality comparable to the top schools in this area. - Jerry Mercer, CPA - MA Board Treasurer

MADISON ACADEMY 2014 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Mr. and Mrs. Denny CooperMr. and Mrs. John CovertMr. Thomas DashnerDataPro, LLCDecatur Maxillofacial & Cosmetic Surgery CntrMr. and Mrs. Alan DietzMr. and Mrs. Daniel DorneyMr. and Mrs. Jason EdgemonMr. and Mrs. Howard EisenhartFamily Pet Care, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Nicky FaughtFirst Financial Group of Hsv.Dr. and Mrs. James FlattMr. and Mrs. David FrenchMr. and Mrs. Ray FulkersonMr. and Mrs. Marc GeisMr. Fred and Dr. Lynda GilliamMr. Jae GleasonMr. Michael GoodMr. and Mrs. Joseph Green, IIIGreenbrier Church of ChristDr. & Mrs. Richard GualtieriMr. and Mrs. Dana GuyMr./ Mrs. Matthew HammondMrs. Anita HandMr. and Mrs. David HargettMr. and Mrs. David HarrisonHays & Son Oil Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Steven HillMr. and Mrs. Brian HinsonMr. Jeff HippsHome Choice Windows & Doors, LLCMr. and Mrs. Vinson HuegeleHuntsville Burgers, Inc.Huntsville Colon & GI Cons.Mr. and Mrs. Bryan HursmanIndustrial Contractor SupplyInnovative Plastics, Inc.Irene E. Taylor Mgmnt. TrustMr.Rick Jarrell Dr. Loncar-JarrellJason W. Swindle, P.C.Jay Real Estate Enterprises

Jerry DamsonMr. and Mrs. Joel Key Mary-Jane KhodanianMr. and Mrs. Tim KingDr. and Mrs. Andrew KnottKnoxville Tours & Travel CenterKoonce Anesthesia Svcs, IncMr. and Mrs. Glen LairdMr. and Mrs. Robert LambdinLarry’s Pistol & PawnLee CompanyMr. and Mrs. James LewterMr. and Mrs. Chris LewterLifetouch School StudiosMr. and Mrs. Floyd LindseyMr. and Mrs. Tim LoganMadison Family PracticeMadison OrthodonticsMr. and Mrs. Cliff MannMr. and Mrs. Edwin MatthewsMayfair Church of ChristMr./Mrs. Stephen McCaffertyMercer & Associates, PCMichael Lind Underground Svcs.Mr. and Mrs. James MillsMrs. Jennifer MillsMNT Machine, IncMr. and Mrs. Michael MooreDr. and Mrs. Billy Sam MooreDr. and Mrs. Jack MooreMr. and Mrs. Tim NaffNetwork For GoodNew Millennium Technologies Larry StolzDr. and Mrs. James NixNoel D. Tallon, CPA, PCNorthrop GrummanMr. Brian D. O’DellMr. and Mrs. Trevor OwensMr. Jeffrey and Dr. Joan PattersonMr. and Mrs. Chris PendergrassPublix AlabamaQuality Lawn & LandscapeMr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rozek

Mr. and Mrs. Jason RuckerMr. and Mrs. Eddie SandersMs. Virginia ScottScrubs Stat!Sides Auto Body Repair, IncSlaughter Rd. Child Dev. Cen.Mr. and Mrs. Kevin SmithLyn SmithMr. Guy SmithMrs. Anita Mobley-SmithMr. and Mrs. Phillip SnellMr. and Mrs. J. Scott SparksSportsMedStewart Electric Co., Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Dustin SuttonMr./Mrs. John SwearengenTargetMr. and Mrs. Todd TaylorTaylor Electric, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Mark TeagueThe Benevity Community Impact FundMr. and Mrs. Michael ThomeMr. and Mrs. Wil ThornthwaiteMr. and Mrs. Stuart TomlinsonMr. and Mrs. Wendell WaiteDr. and Mrs. Michael WeimerMr. Glen WestMr. and Mrs. Jeff WestWest Birm. Christian SchoolMs. Elisabeth WhittenMr./Mrs. Marlin WilliamsonMr. and Mrs. Jason Young

Friends ($300 to $999)2080 Media Inc. DBA PlayOn! ACME Brick CompanyMr. and Mrs. Jerome AcuffMs. Patricia AdamsAdvanced Eyecare of Madison, P.C.Alabama Basketball AcademyAlabama Cleaning ServiceAlabama Custom Flooring & Design, Inc.

Alabama Driving AcademyAlabama Farm CreditAll Star Real EstateCarolyn AllenAmerican Defense International, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. George ArmstrongAustin Physical Therapy, LLCMr. and Mrs. Greg BaconBankston Motor Homes, IncMr. and Mrs. Ken BarfieldMr. and Mrs. Jeffery BartleyMr. and Mrs. Stacy BatesMr. Mike and Dr. Cheryl BazzleDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey BennerMr. and Mrs. James BennettMr. and Mrs.Gerald BennettBentley Buick GMC, CadillacBizzy Pizza, Inc DBA Pizza InnDarla BlackburnMr. and Mrs. Andy BlackstonMs. Tara Blose Mr. and Mrs. Scott BogardusMs. Karla BolinBrenda J Morrison CPA PCMs. Clara BrewerBrian A. Bellomy the AgencyMr. and Mrs. David BrowningMr. and Mrs. John BrysonMr. and Mrs. Stephen BurksMr. and Mrs. Jason BybeeCanebrake ClubMr. and Mrs. Joseph CarpenterMr. and Mrs. Bart CarterMr. Alan CashCenter for Women’s HealthcareMr. and Mrs. Michael CheathamMr. and Mrs. William CobbColdwater MinistriesCommercial Landscape Service, IncComplete Physical TherapyDr. and Mrs. Mike ConradMr. and Mrs. Brian CowardMr. and Mrs. Brad Cox

Mr. Scott CoyMr. and Mrs. Steve CrabbMr. Michael CraigMr. and Mrs. Chris CrawfordCreekside Family Practice, P.C.Crestwood Medical CenterMr. and Mrs. Brad DahlkeMr. and Mrs. Mitchell DannerMr. and Mrs. James Darnell, IIIMr. and Mrs. Mark DavisMr. and Mrs. Timothy DavisMr. and Mrs. J. Mark DebroMs. Eunice DinsmoreDixie WasteMr. and Mrs. Ralph DrensekMr. and Mrs. Bryan DunbarDurable DesignsDurham OrthodonticsEagle Collision Center Mr. and Mrs. Harlan EarpMr. and Mrs. Lee EdminsonEducational OutfittersDr. Ted EdwardsDr. Belinda Savage-EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Harold ElkinsMr. and Mrs. Mickey ElkinsMr. Perry Ellis Mr. Cecil EndsleyMs. Leah EnglerMr. David FalknerMr. and Mrs. Brian FarnsworthMr. and Mrs. Charles FarriorFirst Boll Products LLCMs. Shannon Kaye FisherMr. and Mrs. John FletcherFountain, Parker, HarbargerFuqua & Partners ArchitectsMr. and Mrs. Bob GaffinMr. and Mrs. Johnnie GarciaGarner Auctions, IncGeneral ShaleMr. and Mrs. Keith GiboneyMr. and Mrs. Taylor GrahamMr. and Mrs. Jerry GrayMr. and Mrs. Eric Greene

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Mr. and Mrs. Tim HamlettHarmon Scrap MetalMr. and Mrs. Jason HawkinsK. Jill HearnMr./Mrs. Milton HendersonPeggy HickersonMr. and Mrs. Gregory HodgesMr. and Mrs. Van HollisMr. and Mrs. Dennis HomanMr. and Mrs. Matt HomanHometown LendersHoover General ContractorsMr. and Mrs. Larry HoustonMr. and Mrs. John HowardMr. and Mrs. John HuffmanHuntsville Hospital FoundationMr. Charles/Dr. Debbie HyderMr. and Mrs. Jim IkardMr. Paul JacksJerry Minor Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.Ms. Alice JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Timothy JolleyJon Peters Insurance AgencyJennifer H JonesMr. and Mrs. Benjamin JonesMr. Tony J JordanMr. and Mrs. John KeelingMr. Thomas KelleyMs. Ann KelleyMr. Jack KellyMr. and Mrs. Yousef KhouriMr. and Mrs. Greg KielMs. Rhonda G KingKinnucan Enterprises, IncDr. and Mrs. Butch KinzerMr. and Mrs. Willard KistlerMr. and Mrs. Benjamin KnoxMr. and Mrs. Ryan KochMr. and Mrs. Brian KoonceDr. and Mrs. Daniel LaeuppleLand & Lawn Dev. ServicesLaughlin, Marinaccio & Owens AdvertisingMr. and Mrs. Scott Lawrence

Leasesouth LLCMr. and Mrs. Bill LewterMr. and Mrs. Jon LiddieMrs. Margaret D LindseyMiss Anna Caroline LisenbaMr./Mrs. William LisenbaJoann LongshoreMs. Kathy ManningMr. and Mrs. Jim MarshallMathnasiumMr. and Mrs. Tom McAlpinMr./Mrs. Donnie McCaghrenMr./Mrs. Scott McCaghrenMr. and Mrs. Eugene McCaulMr./Mrs. Mark McConkeyMr./Mrs. Timothy McDonaldMr. and Mrs. Terry McGeeDr./Mrs. Theodros MengeshaMr. and Mrs. Todd MeredithMr. and Mrs. Dan MeyersMichael J. Conrad, MD, PCMr. and Mrs. Greg MilarMr. and Dr. Marty MillerMr. and Mrs. Lemeco MillerMr. and Mrs. Robert MiltonDr. and Mrs. Kevin MinorMr./Mrs. Rick MoorefieldMrs. Michelle MoorefieldMs. Dane MoorefieldMr. and Mrs. Greg MordecaiMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey MorganMr. and Mrs. Craig MorganMr. and Mrs. Jason MorganMr. and Mrs. Jeff MorganMr. and Mrs. Kevin MorganMr. and Mrs. Robert MullenMr. and Mrs. Bill MullinsMulti-Tek Machining, Inc. Mr./Mrs. William NeilandMr./Mrs. Gayland NelsonNew Century Builders, IncNew Generation Foods, LLCMr. Ralph NicholsMr. and Mrs. Henry NobregaNorth Al. Ed. Credit Union

You may have noticed MA license plates around town or saw someone in a nice MA sweatshirt, but didn’t know where to get it. It is especially confusing when you are at a football game and fall in love with a jacket sold by the soccer boosters. Just knowing where to go and who to ask has been the problem. Not any more! Digital commerce has finally arrived at MA, giving buyers a one stop shop for fan merchandise and more. You make the purchase and the proceeds go seamlessly to the sponsoring club or organization. LAMA is on board, offering those Southern Tradition after-sale items. If you are one of those people who shop Amazon.com, be sure to route your purchases through Amazon Smile. The school receives .5% of all qualified purchases, which can really add up. Right now, iOS apps are not supported at checkout. You can, however, put items in your shopping cart and complete the purchase on the browser of your device. In addition to mail, donations can also be made conveniently online. Contributions to the Annual Fund, memorial gifts, and other charitable donations may be made online at: macademy.org/donate. It’s never been easier to support the great things going on at MA!

for more info, go to www.macademy.org

Cyber Supporters:Announcing MA Online ShoppingHelping Our School Has Never Been Easier!

Mr. and Mrs. Mark OgdenMr./Mrs. Daniel OlberdingMr. and Mrs. Michael OliverOral Arts Dental LabMr. and Mrs. Willis OwensParkway Burgers DBA Five GuysMr. and Mrs. Keith ParrishMr. Greg and Dr. Sheela ParrishMs. Teresa PendergrassPhil Sandovals, LLCMr. and Mrs. Jim PhillipsPine Ridge Day CampMr. and Mrs. Tony PitsinosMr. and Mrs. Scott PollardPrecision Machine ServiceMr. Steve PriceMr. Jonathan/Dr. Tracy PulliamMr. and Mrs. Tom RankinMr. and Mrs. Keith ReavisRedstone Federal Credit UnionMr. and Mrs. Melvin ReedRehab & Neuro Services, LLCMr. and Mrs. Ulysses RhodesMr. and Mrs. Dane RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Greg RigginsMr. and Mrs. Troy RoeckMr. and Mrs. Carey RosenblumRotary Club of Madison Mr. and Mrs. George RussellMr. and Mrs. Benjamin SchadMr. and Mrs. Jerome ScherzingerMr. and Mrs. Paul SchlossMr. Chad SchraderMrs. Carissa ScottSeabrook SolutionsDr. and Mrs. Lee SegrestSeptember Twenty Sixth, Inc. Tutor DoctorSharp CommunicationShoe FlyMr. and Mrs. David SiersmaMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey SimonMr. and Mrs. Robert SleasmanMr. and Mrs. Guillermo SotoSouthern Sr. Baseball League

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mamustangs.orgOur new athletic website, mamustangs.org, is the source for news and information about Mustang sports. Live stream, live scoring updates, schedules, rosters, and news feeds are all available at:mamustangs.org

Southern Star Xpress, INCSpectrum Solutions, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Paul SproulStevi B’s PizzaMr. and Mrs. Larry StewartSullins Eye Care Center, Inc.Superior Heating & Air, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Ira SwindleMr. and Mrs. James TashTelescreen, Inc.Tennessee Valley Ob-GynThe Sheffield FundMr. and Mrs. Bradley TidwellTotal Realty Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Keven TrachMr. and Mrs. Bob TrammellTrigreen Equipment, LLCMr. and Mrs. Matthew TroxellMr. and Mrs. John TroyMr. and Mrs. Louis TuckEarnstine TuckerMr./Mrs. Herbert UnderwoodValley Pizza/Domino’s Mr. and Mrs. Tommy VaughanMr. and Mrs. Tray WaldenMr. and Mrs. Ryan WaldronMr. and Mrs. Adam WalkerMr. and Mrs. Travis WammackMr./ Mrs. Roderick WashingtonMr. & Mrs. Greg WatsonMr. and Mrs. Keith WatsonWatson IncMr. Charles WesolowskiMr. and Mrs. Doug WestropeMr. and Mrs. Myles WheelerMr. and Mrs. Dwayne WigintonMr. & Mrs. Jonathan WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Frank WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Masao WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Michael WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Shannon WimberlyMr. and Mrs. Jason WinninghamMr. and Mrs. Edward WoodlandMr. and Mrs. Michael WorleyZoe’s Restaurants, LLC