MA Now Vol. 3

Summer 2016

SWINGING IN THE ANDESHigh Impact Student Missions in Ecuador

strong minds. strong faith.

The celebration of Madison Academy’s first 60 years was one of the most memorable events in the school’s history.  SEC record holder and NFL standout Jordan Matthews had the audience mesmerized with stories about his family, his faith, and the role played by Madison Academy faculty in his academic, athletic, social, and spiritual growth.  Over 500 alumni and friends of the MA family filled the Jackson Center to honor five members of our faculty and staff who had announced their retirements, most of whom began their careers on the Max Luther campus.  It was a night of celebration as plans were shared for facilities expansion and a concept unveiled for a new playground designed to engage the imaginations of children.

Madison Academy looks to the future with a clear vision of staying true to its mission, while continuing to raise the bar in every aspect of scholastic life.  

SAVE THE DATE!

Bob and Carolyn Trammell receive a standing ovation as they are recognized for their five decades of service to Madison Academy

Board Chairman Scotty Sparks welcomes the crowd to The Jackson Center and recognizes the school’s history of quality leadership

FeaturesLeadershipLifelong friends unite to bring about school’s new era of administration ...........................................CampusExciting projects currently underway will impact our students this fall...........................................Championships Mustangs continue dominance on the diamond and court...........................................

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FacultyBidding a fond farewell to iconic faculty figures...........................................

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4 - From The President 7 - Facilities10 - Technology11 - Preschool/Elementary14 - Noteworthy15 - Giving

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12 Spiritual FormationNew leadership and new emphasis mark an increased priority on comprehensive spiritual development in every student...........................................

On the cover: Junior Katelyn Crawford and her mission team take a break to experience a zipline adventure above the rainy cloud forest in Mindo, Ecuador

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For a complete digital copy of this magazine, scan the QR code or go to:MA alumnus and NFL standout Jordan Matthews blesses the

audience with a masterful  speech before being blessed in prayer surrounded by his former teachers

One of the most beautiful aspects of being a Christ-follower is that we can become a new creation. The apostle Paul said it this way, “The old is gone. The new is here.” There are times in each of our lives that we yearn for second chances. We want a do-over for a hurtful thing we said or a purchase made on an impulse.

Every new school year is a new creation. It is the opportunity for a fresh start, except with each new year we begin a little wiser than we were the last.

We can make new friends, set new goals, and learn new skills and information. We can get more deeply involved, pray more, and give more. Every year is a new creation.

We begin with a new outlook. Each student begins the year at the top of her class. Each can choose to stretch beyond his comfort zone to audition for that solo or part in the play. Each can train to run a little faster or jump a little higher. Every year is a new creation. With this new year, we will provide new resources to stimulate creativity and establish new skills. We will have a different type of learning experience with new technologies and unparalleled bandwidth.

I hope you share my excitement about this school year. It is time to witness God at work in each of our lives as we steam forward in faith.

The leadership of Madison Academy is holding fast to the foundations of our faith with a stronger emphasis on spiritual formation than ever before. At the same time, we are stretching to deliver the best educational and extracurricular services possible to the students and families we serve. The old is gone. The new is here. This year is a new creation. These pages are filled with exciting stories of our successes and challenges. We can accomplish great things with your partnership and God’s blessing.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dr. Barry KirklandPresident, Madison Academy

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SCIENCE • TECHNOLOGY • ENGINEERING • ART • MATH

Madison Academy’s commitment to offering premier scholastic opportunities has prompted us to STEaM forward in faith.  This term is understood by those in education circles, but may be unfamiliar to those who don’t speak the language.

You might wonder why the “a” is lower case.  The “a” in STEaM is for arts.    It is typically rendered in lower case to make the more familiar “STEM” stand out.  We have found that today’s technology businesses have a critical need for people with artistic skills, especially graphic art and animation.   We are responding to that need.

We are confident that the skills we are teaching will prepare our graduates for the most challenging collegiate offerings.  Our students will excel in graphic art, robotics, computer animation, game design, and cyber security.  Our graduates will be in demand because we have established a reputation for excellence. 

We have the infrastructure and personnel resources in place. The next step is to build new facilities and modify existing ones to help us STEaM forward.  

LEADERSHIP

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LIFETIME FRIENDS LEAD TOGETHERFamiliar Face Comes Home To Guide Young Minds

President Barry Kirkland and Upper School Principal Terry Davis survey the progress of Madison Academy’s Performance Center expansion program

It came as a surprise to many when Dr. Terry Davis decided to retire from his position as Superintendent of Madison County Schools five years ago.  He was immensely popular and a shoo-in for re-election.   The timing made sense to him as he considered his options for the future, which included a passion for mission work in Belize.  

Terry got his career start at Madison Academy in 1978, before making the move to public education.   While rising through the ranks, he decided to go back to school to pursue his doctorate in Educational Administration and Planning.   He carpooled back and forth with another go-getter and close friend, Barry Kirkland.   Upon completing their doctorates, their careers took similar paths in neighboring counties.  “We often sought each other out for counsel,” said Dr. Kirkland.  “He is an outstanding educator, a wonderful Christian man, and a dear friend.  I know he is the right man for the task of advancing our academic programs at this important time in our history.”  

Advancing our academic programs is the mandate. Adapting curriculum, putting assessment tools in place, and strengthening our faculty by better equipping those on staff and attracting new talent are just a few of the things on his to-do list.

Terry has been received with great excitement. He has always been a Christian educator in the sense that his faith is the underpinning of his character, his decision making, and his servant heart.    He is a consistent supporter of the kids - in and out of the classroom.  His five-year sabbatical has given him fresh energy and renewed vision.

Madison Academy’s reputation as a stellar academic institution will flourish under his leadership. Our financial investment in technology, the arts, engineering, and core academic offerings are important, but it is just a swing and a miss without dynamic leadership.  Maybe that’s why people are calling this hire a grand slam!

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FACILITIES EXPANSION

The new Performance Center is scheduled to open this August and will be equipped to take performance arts and spiritual formation to a higher level. Construction forced Drama Director Teri Rowe and her cast of thespians to create their own venue for their spring production. They took their show outside to a wooded hillside and entertained large audiences with their production of Shakespeare’s “A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream.” The successful performance in such a beautiful setting even inspired resurrecting the idea of an amphitheater adjacent to the main entrance. Still, the most urgent need is to provide facilities where students can perform without being at the mercy of the weather, and audiences can be entertained in comfort.

The facility will also serve as the venue for chapel and will be equipped with audio and video systems to best engage students. It will also be equipped to record and stream events, whether it be an inspirational chapel, grandparents’ day, or an award presentation.

“I am very pleased with the direction of our performing arts programs. We have the talent in place to take us to new heights,” according to MA President, Dr. Barry Kirkland. “I am a strong believer in developing creativity. The Performance Center is an important part of advancing that goal.”

Under Construction: The Performance Center will feature theater seating and multi-media technology

designed to enhance stage performances, chapel, school assemblies and special events

Open This September:The new Children’s Playground will relocate to the highest point of our campus.

With the Saturn 5 Rocket as a backdrop, the playground will incorporate the STEaM components of imagination and interaction, with exercise and playCHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND

PERFORMANCE CENTER

PERFORMANCE CENTER LEADS EXPANSION PROGRAM

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FACILITIES EXPANSION

ELEMENTARY STEaM LAB UPPER SCHOOL STEaM LAB

HUMAN PERFORMANCE FACILITY

Numerous studies have confirmed a link between physical activity and performance on activities that involve intellectual aptitude, but consider this. Can we program both our bodies and our minds to go farther than we ever thought possible? Is there a link between stretching both our physical and mental capabilities beyond self-imposed limitations? If we were to accept there is such a link, we would adopt this as a foundational principle of education. While the evidence is anecdotal, Madison Academy has seen a rise in average ACT scores over the last decade while establishing its reputation for athletic success. We hope to use this as a springboard for even greater things in venues of athletic competition and in the classroom.

To this end, ground was broken in February for the construction of the new human performance center and the renovation of the upper gymnasium, and the vision has been cast for the construction of new STEaM facilities.

Angelo James, Jr. has been hired as the new Director of Human Performance and Physical Wellness. He brings seven years of strength and physical conditioning experience from the Division 1 college level, including three SEC schools. He most recently gained experience working with the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, last season’s NFC champions. In addition to his focus on student athletes, he will also develop physical wellness curriculum for all students in grades seven through 12.

The 6,000 square foot Human Performance facility will rival those found on many university campuses, and will be equipped with cutting edge technology and conditioning equipment to help students develop fitness habits that will serve them for a lifetime. Madison Academy is intentional about developing the strategies needed to help our students become the best they can be academically and physically.

ON THE DRAWING BOARD: STEaM FACILITIES INITIATIVE

After prayerful discussion, school leadership has decided to move forward with facilities that specifically support our STEaM curriculum and delivery methodologies. The two-story addition will be located on the north end of the main building and will focus on learning tracts that prepare students for advanced university programs and successful careers in Huntsville’s high tech industries.

“For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” - 1 Corinthians 6:20

CHAMPIONSHIPS

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GO BIG OR GO HOME!“Winning a championship is one of the best feelings of your life, because it is one of the greatest moments you’ll spend with teammates who have become like brothers. It’s a memory you will cherish forever. ” - KeKe Matthews

Walter Elliot said, “Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” Any successful coach or athlete knows this is true. One of the greatest lessons any student athlete can

learn is how to deal with adversity. When Michigan State signee, Joshua Langford, went down with an injury early in the season, his teammates responded with championship mentality. They kept getting better. Guys like Myles Parker and Will Acuff kept teams off balance at the post and beyond the arc. MA coaches always schedule games with tough competitors, and some of those match-ups turned out to be pretty ugly on some pretty big stages. But champions are determined by how they handle adversity. Every injury and every tough opponent prepared the Mustangs for dominating performances in Birmingham, beating Pike County 61-38 in the semi-final and Midfield 77-59 for another State Championship. The Mustangs move up to 4A classification this year, having 25 state championships in various sports and recognized as one of Alabama’s premier athletic programs.

Mustangs Leave The 3A Stage With Dual State Championships

GO BIG OR GO HOME!

When the game begins, the coach never swings a bat, makes a pitch, or runs a base. It is a talented and determined team that records every out and puts every run on the scoreboard. The coach is the guy responsible for their preparation, inspiring them to be united in a common purpose. When the kids from MA recorded the final out at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium, there was no doubt that they were the most talented and most prepared team in 3A. Coach Mike Good closed out his career as the Mustang head coach by leading his team to their third consecutive state championship.

The Mustangs only suffered one loss in their playoff run, and that happened in the first game of the finals. American Christian’s ace pitcher, an Alabama signee, squeezed out a 3-1 win. Our boys responded with dominating performances in games two and three, outscoring AC 10-4 and 6-2. Dylan Murphy was the series MVP, primarily because of his work on the mound.

“Winning the baseball state championship three times in a row made this last win three times as sweet. It’s a feeling I’ll never forget.“ - Lucas Mordecai

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TECHNOLOGY

THEY CALL HIM “BRAIN TISSUE”

One of the seven core principles that define a Madison Academy education is our committment to providing the technology, curriculum, and professional development to challenge and prepare today’s student for success in college and tomorrow’s workforce. Making this happen requires more than talk - it demands bandwidth.

There has been much talk about Huntsville becoming a gigabyte city. Madison Academy working with WOW! Business recently became one of Huntsville’s first gigabyte schools in order to serve its constantly evolving and growing broadband needs.

To put this in perspective, The State Educational Technology Directors Association recommended that by the 2014-15 school year, schools have at least 100 megabits per second of connectivity to the external Internet for every 1,000 students and/or staff members, and 1 gigabit per second of connectivity for data transactions within a schoolwide or districtwide network. Madison Academy now provides 10 times that amount. We are years ahead of recommended guidelines and leading the way for Alabama schools.

It is easy to transpose the “a” and “i” in Brian when you get to know Madison Academy’s new Director of Technology and Network Infrastructure.   In an environment filled with exceptionally bright people, it is fair to say that this guy is so smart it’s scary.   Before coming on staff full-time in December, Brian had already assumed the role of technology consultant and outside contractor.  Our administration saw that the evolution of technology integration on our campus meant it was essential to have the infrastructure in place to support a volume of bandwidth we hadn’t imagined a year earlier. Brian’s resumé includes military, corporate, and educational experience.   He has numerous technology certifications and is a cybersecurity specialist. Brian manages the devices incorporated in Madison Academy’s one-to-one Apple program and the infrastructure required to support them.  

Every facility on campus will be covered when internet is provided to our baseball and softball complexes this year. Since Brian’s arrival, our phone system has been updated, new Cisco access points have been installed, and smart switches capable of supporting greater bandwidth have been added, as well as security systems for our facilities and our network.   Teachers are thrilled with the new interactive projection systems that were installed in classrooms over Spring break.

Our tech team has a passion for education, and we are excited to see how their efforts lift this Apple Distinguished School to even greater academic heights.

“Madison Academy is years ahead of recommended internet connectivity for digital learning and is leading the way among Alabama schools.” - Brian TissueMA Director of Technology And Network Infrastructure

Campus Upgrades To Gigabit Internet Speed

HIGHERTECH

ELEMENTARY

THE INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM

LITTLE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Little Madison Academy’s Outdoor Classroom has already proven to be a place where awe and wonder are rewarded with endless lessons from God’s creation. Children are natural learners, and the environment is a wonderful teacher. Conveniently located by the playground, children giggle at hungry caterpillars, plant and tend to vegetables in a raised vegetable bed, examine animal tracks, investigate log decomposition, taste sweet berries, and explore wildlife in the wild bird sanctuary. Phase One of our Outdoor Classroom was a combined effort involving dedicated parents, grandparents and alumni, the Alabama Wildlife Federation, Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Asplundh, and Walmart.

Some students learn well by observing, while others learn by doing. MA’s new interactive digital classroom technology addresses both styles. Two students can be working simultaneously on the projected screen. Each unit is connected to devices that easily stream video, yet are easily switchable to allow students and teachers to project work directly from their iPad or MacBook for the whole class to see. In fact, it is capable of projecting numerous devices simultaneously. This technology is now available in every classroom, providing solutions like interactivity with digital textbooks for core subjects and interfaces with hardware that take the sciences to the next level. The objective is to adapt teaching styles to the way students learn. Since students often learn differently, our technology must allow flexibility, while being easy to use.

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We have been in the process of putting technology in the hands of students and changing curriculum to incorporate new delivery methods, but one important element was missing. The classroom itself

had to become more interactive. The solution - Epson interactive projectors.

Students Discover Collaborative Learning In New Creative Ways

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

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A group of 40 Madison Academy students, teachers and adults made the trip to Ecuador over spring break.  This was a talented group with big hearts and a strong work ethic.  This year, the group concentrated on work projects at the Hacienda of Hope Academy.  They also conducted sports camps both there and at another school in nearby Tabacundo.  This was our second year to work with the students in Tabacundo, and it was amazing to see how social barriers had dissolved.  It has been this group’s tradition to conduct a carnival for the children at the Hacienda of Hope, but this year it took on a whole new life.  The carnival was taken to the town’s park and included children from the community.  The older kids from the Hacienda worked side-by-side with our students bridging social and communication gaps.  The event included stage performances from our group and attracted almost 1000 people. 

This trip provides our students an opportunity to serve children in the community and reach out to impoverished families.  It is eye opening to each of them. They also see the incredible beauty of the landscape, experience the culture, and take on new adventures like zip lining across an Ecuadorian cloud forrest.  Still, what they remember most are the connections they make with people - especially the children.  Amazing things happen in the lives of our students - when hearts collide.

Student Missionaries Find Soulmates in Ecuador

NEW SPIRITUAL FORMATION TEAM WILL LEAD “THE STORY”

Students will study “The Story”, a year-long discussion of the Bible as one continuing narrative of God and His people

In a world of competing stories, Madison Academy exists to tell the greatest story the world has ever known; the story of God’s redemption through Jesus of Nazareth. MA’s new Spiritual Formation team, led by Coach Andy Blackston and new girl’s Campus Minister Jenna Bell, is excited about helping students learn and trust the story of hope narrated in scripture. The team will also build bridges of cooperation between MA and the churches our students attend by reaching out to local youth ministers.

This year’s spiritual theme, “Shema: Hearing, Heeding, and Living The Story Of Jesus” will center around a year-long study of “The

Story,” an in-depth discussion of the Bible as one continuing narrative of God and His people.

Whether through in-depth Bible study, spiritual outreach classes, mission trips, or extracurricular service activities, the mission of Madison Academy is to spiritually form our students in such a way that they will use their God-given passions and gifts to change the world in the name of Jesus.

HEARTSwhen

COLLIDE

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FACULTY

How do you follow one of the most successful coaches in the state? This is the dilemma faced by not one, but two of our programs this year. Both Eric Cohu and Mike Good won three state championships in a row during their tenures, with Good winning four overall. Both are leaving strong programs for their successors. Grant Reynolds was hired after an extensive search to take over the football program. He left Boyd-Buchannan after accomplishing six 10-win seasons in his decade as head coach, with nine region championships, ten playoff appearances, three semifinal appearances, and one state runner-up team. David Pressley takes the helm of varsity baseball after working as Good’s associate head coach this past season. Pressley was the head coach at Anderson University for five years, leading his team to conference and regional championships. Both coaches bring high expectations of Christian character and strong academic performance, continuing a strong legacy of preparing student athletes on the field and in the classroom.

PASSING THE BATONDarla Blackburn, Carolyn and Bob Trammell, and Charlotte Philips (below) have touched more lives than any of us will ever know through their years of service at Madison Academy. It was not the best of times when they began their careers on the Max Luther campus. It was a restless era of long hair, short skirts, and leisure suits. Teens and young adults were testing societal boundaries. The school was in its adolescence when these young teachers began their careers. Carolyn began her tenure in 1970, with Bob and Darla joining her a year later, and Charlotte in 1973.

Over 50 years later, these four educational pioneers have touched lives in their own unique way. The consistency was in the lives they modeled. Their approach was methodical, preparing their students for collegiate success. Still, there was no mistaking how much they cared. Each can look back on their five decades of service knowing they made a difference and in some small way, changed the world.

In addition to these career educators, the 60th Anniversary Dinner honored Debbie Faught and Nancy Logan as they moved on to the next phase of their lives. We thank them all for their service to Madison Academy and God’s kingdom.

200 YEARS OF CHRISTIAN TEACHING

We all know how Margie Smith has touched a lot of our lives, but we probably don’t appreciate the extent of her reach. Some would consider her the matriarch of NCSA schools. The National Christian School Association honored her this past March with the Don Garner Award for Service. Margie is deeply respected and loved by her peers, and they recognized her for service to the organization and for being a model of compassion at Madison Academy. Beneath the tough Sarge Marge exterior beats a tender heart. Thank you, Margie, for being a model of service.

A MODEL OF SERVICE

Brian Privett takes another step up the administrative ladder this year as he assumes the role of upper school assistant principal. He begins his 15th year at Madison Academy, having started as a middle school teacher and middle school boys basketball coach. In 2006, he began coaching the varsity girls, leading them to a state championship in 2011. Brian is highly respected by his peers and the student body for his humble nature and inspirational leadership. He did a stellar job last year as the Director of Spiritual Formation. He is a passionate follower of Jesus and models a disciplined life. Brian holds a Masters degree in administration from Alabama A&M and will be a strong addition to the administrative team as he puts his own special imprint on the role of assistant principal.

“It’s an honor to come alongside Dr. Davis and learn from his years of experience. I want to help our students achieve their personal best.”- Brian PrivettMA Assistant Principal

Andrew McCaul became Madison Academy’s newest National Merit Finalist. Of the 1.5 million national entrants, only 15,000 semifinalists were notified that they advanced to Finalist standing. Andrew was recognized in a special awards assembly on May 17th. Andrew reflects Madison Academy’s great heritage of academic excellence. Many schools offer full scholarships for National Merit finalists. Though Andrew has not finalized his decision as of this writing, he will have many attractive offers from which to choose.

CAMPUS LIFE

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NOTEWORTHY

First graders looked forward to STEaM activities every week! This particular activity was so popular, they did it twice! The goal was to create a nest out of sets of unifix cubes at least ten cubes high, a solo cup, and pipe cleaners. Once the nest was secure, the children would see how many Peeps could live in the nest.

Elementary students cheered on our seniors as they took their “final bow” through the elementary hallways before graduation.

This begins a new tradition of allowing our graduates to inspire younger students. Parents were on hand to photograph and video the event. The walkthrough spanned the entire length of our elementary school, engaging all ages. The high fives and fist bumps along the way created lasting impressions.

Every year the creativity of God is displayed through tiny inch long caterpillars as our children watch them grow and slowly form a chrysalis, emerging into beautiful butterflies. The month long event culminates with a release into Little MA’s butterfly garden. The eyes of our children are filled with amazement as our garden fills with colorful insects in flight. Little MA’s “Introduction to Entomology” fills young minds with a sense of wonder!

Joshua Langford is a true All American, and not just because he joined the company of guys like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Shaquille O'Neil by being selected for the McDonald's team. He has persevered on and off the basketball court. He has been asked to step on a national platform and does not shirk his responsibility of being a role model.

When he was 12 years old, Joshua was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, and began a lifelong spiritual journey. “They told him he wasn’t going to be able to hear, that he wasn’t going to be able to run, that he’d never be able to play sports again,” Tellus Langford, Joshua’s father told AL.com. “God saw different, though.”

In November 2015, Joshua committed to playing collegiate basketball at Michigan State University. Mustang Head Coach Andy Blackston regards him as the best basketball player to ever come out of Alabama. Mustang basketball fans have been blessed to watch a phenomenal talent grow as a player and a man. As he steps onto much grander platforms, we will continue to watch the unfolding of God's plan.

The 29th Annual Washington/Williamsburg trip provided a week of learning and exploring for our fifth graders. The students and their parents visited Monticello, Washington D.C., Jamestown, Roanoke and Colonial Williamsburg. The family-friendly field study is a highlight of the Madison Academy elementary experience.

Madison Academy’s drama department didn’t allow the fact they were displaced from their stage due to renovation to keep them from delivering one of the most entertaining nights in the history of the program. They performed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in a wooded clearing on campus. The location was a natural amphitheater under the stars. The troupe delivered an amazing performance.

Gold medalist Will Oglesby captured the 3200 meter state title at the annual Track and Field State Championship meet in Cullman, Al. The Mustangs captured the gold in three events in their inaugural season, with an additional Silver and Bronze. This is the beginning of something great!

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GIVING

Donors July 2015 - June 2016

President’s Circle ($20,000+)Anonymous Donor Ashburn FoundationDr. James & Beth FlattLadies’ Association of MA (LAMA)Thornton Charitable Foundation

Gold Circle ($10,000 - $19,999)Dr. Mike & Kay BrownMatt Curtis Real EstateRay & Libby JonesJack KellyMark & Henri McDaniel, Attorneys at LawLanders McLartyJason & Suzanne Young

Maroon Circle ($1,000 - $9,999)Advanced Eyecare of Madison, P.C.Alabama High School Ath. Assn.Alabama Pediatric Dental AssociatesAmeritekEdna AndersonArab First United Methodist ChurchBill Bailey Ken & Merry BarfieldRichard & Kathleen BarkerJulie BatchelorJim & Sue BellTim & Beth BentleyBooster Enterprises, Inc.Eric & Lori BrooksJohn & Terri BrysonCapturing Life PhotographyJoseph & Janene CarpenterSteve & Polly Ann CaysonCDD NCA Inc.Center for Wellness Dr. Eric & Carolyn CohuColdwater MinistriesConsolidated ConstructionChris & Lisa CrawfordCrestwood Medical CenterJames & Carol DearmanRalph & Angela DrensekBryan & Susan DunbarLee & Joan EdminsonWayne & Doris ElkinsEMUN, Inc.Family Pet Care, Inc.Dr. Tobin & Shannon FisherFive Guys - Jay PatelFountain, Parker, Harbarger & AssociatesDavid & Sharon FrenchThomas & Julie FristRaymond & Diana FulkersonFuqua & Partners ArchitectsTom & Terri GatesMike & Wendy GoodJerry & Marlynne GrayGreenbrier Church of ChristBrian & Jane HinsonHoover General ContractorsJeff & Kristal HuntleyBryan & Darla HursmanCharles & Dr. Debbie HyderIndustrial Contractor Supply, LLCInnovative PlasticsRick Jarrell & Dr. Jeanine Loncar-JarrellDrs. Barry & Beverly KirklandKnight AgencyDr. Andy & Nikki KnottBen & Shelley KnoxKnoxville Tours & Travel Center

Chuck & Jerolyn KramerGlen & Linda LairdDr. Leon & Brenda LewisChris & Kerry LewterThe Light a Church of ChristDr. William & Johanna LittlejohnTim & Marla LoganSherry LoweryMichael & Michelle MantuanoDr. Edwin & Stephanie MatthewsMayfair Church of ChristStephen & Susan McCaffertyTom & Christie McKeeDan & Teri MeyersMary MilamMNT Machine, Inc.Dr. Jack & Andrea MooreDr. Billy Sam & Trudy MooreGreg & Kim MordecaiTim & Karen NaffNetwork For GoodBrian O’DellMark & Quin OgdenTrevor & Wendy OwensJay & Sangita PatelChristopher & April PendergrassPine Ridge Day CampScott & Wendi PollardPraesto Services Huntsville, LLCDale & Cindy PufahlQuality Lawn & LandscapeRedstone Federal Credit UnionCarey & Pam RosenblumRosenblum RealtyLawrence & Kim RozekDr. Lee & Tami SegrestSei Bella Aestetic Medical CenterPaul & Margie SmithKevin & Kristi SmithLyn SmithScott & Kelly SpanglerSportsMed Orthopaedic SpecialistsDr. Paul & Jennifer SproulStar Discount PharmacyLarry & Robin StolzDustin & Brea SuttonJason W. Swindle, P.C.TargetTH MarineMichael & Selina ThomeLewis & Alyson ThompsonWinfred & Carrie ThornthwaiteBrian & Jill TissueTrade Fair MarketplaceGregory & Ann TuckerTwickenham Church of ChristUniversity KIAUniversity PickersWendell & Kay WaiteWalmartMarty & Joanna WalkerElisabeth WhittenWide Open West (WOW)Fred Wright

Friends ($101 - $999)Lennie & Kelly AcuffJerome & Beverly AcuffKeith & Heather AdkinsSinuhe & Marie AgrinzoniAlabama A & M UniversityAllied ElectricAlonzo & LaQuinta AndrewsCandida Andrews

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In a world of change, some things must endure.

strong minds. strong faith.

We are seeing a lot of exciting changes at MA these days, all for the good. New facilities, new class offerings, new faculty and coaches, and of course, new technologies. Change is all around us. Our country seems to be plotting a new course with the shifting of political winds, and common sense solutions are often dismissed in judicial decisions and social discourse. Someone once said that a great ship needs both sails and an anchor. A ship is not designed to sit still. She must move. At the same time, it needs an anchor to keep it from going adrift. MA’s sails have caught the wind, and we are moving forward to new adventures. But we also have an anchor that is steadfast and sure. God’s word still lights our path. We are guided by our mission of helping our students grow in the image of Jesus - in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man.