Board Election Run Off Ballots

Remember that the ballots for the TCA Board member is due back to the school on Thursday, January 5th at 8:00 am. You may mail them or bring them in. School will resume on January 3rd. Have a happy and safe holiday season.

Students Share the Joy of Giving

TCA students and faculty embrace the true meaning of Christmas generosity as they shared with some needy families and 10 adults with the Lake City Disabilities Department.
As always, you are so willing to give out the abundance with which you have been blessed. Thank you for truly demonstrating love overflowing! Have a Merry Christmas.

Early Acceptance to College

TCA seniors are receiving their early acceptance letters to the colleges of their choice - Grayson McClam to the Citadel, Mason Cantey and Whitney Weber to Wofford, Josh and Zack Askins to USC in Columbia, John Lurie Pate to FMU and Spartanburg Methodist, and Amanda Myers to Clemson University. Congratulations to you!

Dates to Remember

Nov. 21 -25 Thanksgiving Holidays - NO SCHOOL Happy Holidays!
Dec. 1 -- ASVAB Testing for Juniors, 8:15 AM
Dec. 2 – Ring Ceremony for Juniors to receive class rings 11:15
Dec. 14 - 16 -- EXAMS and early dismissal
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2 --- Christmas Holidays
Jan. 2 - Professional Day
Jan. 3 -- Students return
Jan. 4 -- Report Cards

All-Region Tennis, Player of the Year, Coach of the Year

Congratulations to Rebecca Weaver who was recently named Region Player of the Year and to Coach Jordon Osborne as Coach of the Year. Haven Brown and Hannah Weaver were also named to the All-Region Team. Congratulations ladies! The Lady Bobcats finished third in the state competition this season. All three girls will be in action again in April at the SCISA Invitation Tournament in Sumter, SC.

All- Region Volleyball Players

Congratulations to Kasey Ethridge and Kylie Floyd on their selection to the All-Region Volleyball team for the 2011 season.

Step Up and Lead

TCA students lead the way with servant leadership retreat. (Josh, Zach, Stephanie, Whitney, Mason, and Grayson)
The weekend was sponsored by the Lake City First Baptist Church. These six students participated in the annual fall leadership weekend with their first stop at Allendale Elementary School here the youth read to kindergarten students. Upon realizing that Allendale is one of the poorest areas in our nation, in August the youth raised money for ministry to children living there. The entire youth group committed to cosponsoring a literacy fair for 30 families this spring. The weekend also included Bible studies, a time of exploration, prayer and reflection on Capers Island, a wildlife preserve. This group of young leaders is lead by Mrs. Martha Patrick, wife of Pastor Shane Patrick of the Lake City Church. Mr. Kenneth Bowen and Mrs. Tina Askins also served as chaperones for the retreat.

English III Honors Go Gaming

Ms. Mary Ryan's English Honors III class has been busy designing game boards to go along with their current literature unit on Medieval culture. Three student groups had the task of constructing their own game board along with game pieces and a series of questions based on the unit of study. The groups also had to come up with a set of rules to play the game. The boards reflected the Medieval Age and consisted of different icons such as livestock, dragons, jousting, fiefs, and manors. Each game board was colorful, creative, and unique in its own way. These sophomores have enjoyed the hands-on learning activity about the Medieval culture.

McClam State Finalist for Wendy's Heisman

Grayson McClam has recently been named one of the 20 state finalist, 10 males and 10 females, in the Wendy's High School Heiseman Program competition. Congratulations! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. The program recognizes well-rounded young men and woman who excel in learning, performing, and leading the class room, on the field, and in the community. Grayson is invited to attend a banquet to honor the South Carolina finalist and winners. Grayson is president of our student government, chaplain of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a football, basketball and baseball player, and a has just completed the leadership program Servant Leadership through the Lake City First Baptist Church.Grayson is a role model for our entire student body. He will be attending The Citadel in the fall.

Emmanuel Christian and Governor's School Addresses

Emmanuel Christian: 1001 N. Marquis Highway, Hartsville, SC 29550

GSSM: 401 Railroad Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550

These are two new schools on our travel schedule for basketball this season.

Students Attend Research Day

Students in grades five, six, seven, and eight attended a research day hosted by the Bean Market Museum Director Mrs. Sherri Moore, along with Mr. Kent Daniels, and Mr. Mac Prosser. Mrs. Moore and Mr. Daniels created a three part program for the students to rotate through in which they received instruction and valuable research skills that will benefit them in preparation for any research project, but particularly the National History Day. The program consisted of a visit to the Historical Society looking for resources and learning to use microfilm, a PowerPoint presentation examining "good" research, primary and secondary source documents, validating your sources, and citation of the sources. Finally, they were in a round table discussion with the state director of National History Day in which she discussed this year's topic and the entry options, along with requirements and rules for the state and national competition. Mrs. Paula Reddeck and Mrs. Gail Smith accompanied them to the event. We thank the Bean Market, Mrs. Moore and Mr. Daniels for this educational program

Mink & Company Fund Raiser Winners

Individual Winners
Olivia McConnell --J. Weaver, 1st Grade $947.50 95 Units
Emma Little -- E. Lyerly, K5 $511.50 51 Units
Emily Grace Weber -- S. Sandor, 3rd Grade $356.00 37 Units
Thomas -- P. Reddeck, 6th Grade $327.00 33 Units
Meg McDaniel --J. Weaver, 1st Grade $307.00 18 Units

100% Participation Grade 6, 8

Highest Total Sales J. Weaver 1st Grade $2,284,00 205 Units


Congratulations! You will get to make a HUMAN ICE CREAM SUNDAE OUT OF MRS. ANNA ON FRIDAY, NOV. 18TH!

Veteran of Foreign Wars Writing Winners

TCA Winners of VFW Writing Contest: Patriots Pen 2011
Are You Proud to be an American? These students are!

1st place – Thomas Gardner, grade 7
2nd place – Braydon Smith, grade 6
3rd place – Benjamin Lamb, grade 7 and Trent Stallings, grade 8
Congratulations to these students!
Thomas will go on to compete in the District contest for a tricounty area. Good Luck!

October Comes to and End

Monday Morning is always a great day when you can ride in a Cow Train.
Have a happy Monday! Love to you from the TCA office and library.

Make A Difference Assembly

Do you think you can make a difference? That is the question some of our younger students attempted to answer today.
It was all about character, accomplishments, and challenges at Carolina Academy on Monday, October 31st when the Student Council sponsored a special "Making a Difference" assembly program. In keeping with the school's "Road to Character" theme, students were recognized for showing the qualities of honesty and integrity throughout the month of October, as well as for their successful efforts in fund raising at TCA. The school wide winners for the Veteran's of Foreign Wars writing contest were announced, second, third, and fourth graders presented their thoughts on making a difference through good citizenship, and first grader Olivia McConnell challenged the audience to remember that everyone can make a difference and that every effort - whether great or small - counts. The assembly ended with sophomore Rachel Cook presenting information about the Lysol Blue Ribbon Attendance Challenge, a program that encourages better health habits at school and at home; and Mr. Kenneth Bowen gave the Wounded Warrior Foundation Challenge to all homerooms. On Veterans' Day, each homeroom will be asked to contribute to this worthy cause with needed supplies from a list of items that can make a difference in the lives of our wounded warriors! TCA is “Making a Difference” all around you! Congratulations to our students and families!
Remember our Veteran's Day Salute will be Nov. 11th - 8:45 a. m., the public is invited!

Kindergarten Dress to Impress

Kindergarten students converge on the office and several classes on Friday as they bring their goody bags ready for treats.

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Math Meet High Scorers

Congratulations to the Middle School Math Meet High Scorers for TCA Lauren Floyd and Connor Floyd! We are proud of you! Thank you Mr. Bridgeman, math team sponsor.

Upcoming Events at TCA

October 24th - 28th:Monday - Fall Festival - 6-8 pm
Tuesday - Music/Theater Class to Anderson University
Wednesday - Kindergarten classes to the Pumpkin Patch in Sardinia, SC
Thursday - 5th and 6th grades field trip
Friday - K3,K4, and K5 visit classrooms for goodies, 1st grade and their pen pals meet for lunch, Football final game at Holly Hill, SC 7:30 pm
Monday 31st - School Assembly "Make a Difference" - 12:35 pm. Dress appropriately.
November: 1st Quarter AR party with a Hayride- all students earning enough points to attend.
1st --Sophomores take PLAN test 8:00 - 11:15, Teens and Cyber Communication seminar at RE Lee Academy 7:00 pm
2nd - Faculty meeting - 2:30
3rd - CAR raffle at the LC Country Club -7:30 pm
4th - State Teachers' Meeting - No School for students
5th - National SAT test date
11th - Veterans' Day Program - 8:45 am in the gym. The public is invited to attend.

Bobcats Defeat Charleston Collegiate On Senior Night

In an exciting comeback victory, the bobcats defeated Charleston Collegiate School by a score of 50-35. The seniors were able to leave the field victorious and celebrate their second win. The bobcats will be in action again on Friday night at Holly Hill Academy. Congratulations to the team and the coaching staff.

Tennis Girls In The Semifinals

Friday, Oct. 21st, was the final match for the bobcat tennis girls as they finished a successful season ranked third in the state. They met a talented Spartanburg Day School team at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter. The 1-5 score was not indicative of the close matches. Number one player, Rebecca Weaver, was the sole singles winner for the bobcats. Coach Jordan was complimentary of the Spartanburg ladies. She was pleased with the bobcats play all year long, especially with their dedication, determination, and attitude on the court. Congratulations for another fine season!

Fall Festival 2011

Monday, October 24th 6:00 - 8:00, will be our annual Fall Festival celebration. A costume contest will be held during the event.This is a fun night for kids of all ages!Each grade will have a booth with games and prizes and there will be jump castles, a giant slide, and lots of yummy carnival food. We sell tickets to use for the booths. A canteen for food, drinks, and delicious desserts will be available. A favorite booth, the senior class cake walk will be on the stage. The festival is sponsored by the Student Council and the proceeds are used for the annual scholarship fund given to a gratuating senior and presented at Senior Night. Come out and support the Student Council.

Homecoming 2011 - 2012

Congratulations to Miss Rebecca Truluck, our Homecoming Queen! She was sponsored by Grayson McClam. She is the daughter of Ren and Mac Truluck.

Our Mock Homecoming Queen was crowned at the Pep Rally on Friday afternoon. Grayson McClam, senior, was selected as the 2011 Mock Homecoming Queen.

The Bobcats defeated the Dillon Christian Warriors 14 - 13 on Friday night.

The students enjoyed a Homecoming Dance to culminate a great Homecoming celebration.

Welcome Back for 2011-2012

Throughout the summer we have been working to prepare for the 2011-2012 school year! I anxiously await the start of school on August 18th. As we prepare to open our doors for the 44rd year, we are moving forward on a number of fronts to ensure that the qualities that make our school special are secure for future generations.
I also look forward to working with you throughout the year as we strive to provide the highest level of programs and services for our students. As Head of School of The Carolina Academy, I have been given the opportunity to create partnerships with and meet many wonderful people. From K-12, we are blessed with teachers who are part of a caring and dedicated group, who recognize the critical importance of what they do! Just look at the Class of 2011: 23 graduates, 2 Palmetto Fellows, 18 Life or Hope Scholarships, and 100% accepted to college. Congratulations!
The Carolina Academy team is committed to providing a quality education in a safe environment for every child. Thank you for the finest compliment an independent school ever receives – the responsibility of educating your sons and daughters. Our school theme for the year is: Courage and Character to Achieve. We will continue to reinforce our core values and provide an environment that supports the students who are willing to take a stand for what they believe in. Society’s continual trend to value material success at the expense of honesty, compassion, fairness, and perseverance is enormously tempting, and much stronger than families can fight alone. We challenge the courage and character of our faculty and students and truly guide our children toward what is worth taking a risk for and above the ordinary!

Students Excel at Music Festival

30 plus students represented The Carolina Academy at the SCISA MUSIC FESTIVAL which was held March 10th at the USC School of Music. For Vocal Performance, Noel Dotson and Alexis Kelley both received Gold Medals. For piano performance, Elizabeth Askins, Mary Palmer Askins, and Rebecca Weaver all received Gold Medals for individual performances.

Our high school chorus(25 students) entered the competition for the first time and brought home the GOLD! Under the direction of senior Miss Alexis Kelley and accompanied by freshman, Miss Rebecca Weaver, the chorus produced a performance that far surpassed our expectations. Thank you to all the participants, parents, and accompanists who assisted in the performances.

Green Named to HOBY

Savannah Green has been selected to represent Carolina Academy at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leathership seminar this summer. Savannah will be attending the prestigious progam with sophomore students from all over the state on the campus of Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina in June. HOBY is an internationally recognized organization founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students. Inspiring, Educational, Compassionate, Energizing, Enthusiastic, Motivating, Transforming, Long-Lasting, and Life-Changing are some of the words that students, schools, parents, alumni, volunteers and supporters use to describe Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY).
Congratulations Savannah!

Spring Sports Update

Sports Report: March 9, 2011
The lady Bobcats played Pee Dee in their first region match of the season. They defeated the lady Eagle’s by a score of 10-0. Samantha Sparrow hit her first career home run. Congratulation team! Catch the ladies in action again tonight with Trinity Collegiate. Game time for softball and baseball is 6:00 pm in Lake City.

The varsity baseball team was not as fortunate in their opening region game as they were defeated by the Pee Dee Eagles. They will be seeking to avenge their loss tonight against Trinity of Florence at the Buddy Wallace Fields.

Our JV softball and baseball teams played Pee Dee Eagles in Marion yesterday. They were not so successful but gained much experience. Keep your heads up Stay classy Carolina Academy. Good luck in your next outing. JV baseball plays at Hanna Pamplico at 5:00 pm.

Boating Safety Class - DNR at TCA

Free Boating Education Class Through DNR at Carolina Academy
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011
Time: 8:30 – 4:30 at TCA
Registration Required: at www.dnr.sc.gov or call 843.680.3951
Who: Students and Parents
Price: FREE!!!
Instructor: Mr. Albert Crowley, DNR
Benefits: Education, Safety, and lowers your insurance on your boat.
For Registration:
Go to www.dnr.sc.gov
Click on education in the top bar
Then click on Boater or Hunter Education
Click on Class Calendar under instructor lead classes
Scroll down to the month that your class is being taught
Click on the date of the class, find you class by scrolling down, click on it
You will be directed how to register for the class.

Auction Day is Here

What: TCA Annual Auction and Dinner

When: March 11, 2011
Meal: 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Social Hall
Silent Auction: 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Family Life Center
Live Auction: 8:15 pm Family Life Center

Admission $5.00 includes Chicken Bog Dinner

Where: The Lake City First Baptist Church

Why: To benefit the Carolina Academy school and student body
Project of the Economics Class of TCA, Mr. Kenneth Bowen, instructor

Tuition Raffle for one student's tuition for 2011 - 2012 school year
Clildcare provided during the auction by the Junior class for K3 - 6h grade students

Come out and support the Academy!

Take Note!

Remember NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY the 7th of February. Winter Break Day.

Feb. 7th ---- Final regular season basketball game at Trinity
Feb. 8th ---- Conference tournament begins with JV girls
Feb. 9th ---- JV boys play today

Feb. 10th ---- Interims for students, Varsity girls play today

Feb. 11th ---- Beta Club Induction Ceremony, parents invited to attend, Varsity boys play today

Feb. 12th ---- Second round of conference play at West Florence gym
Feb. 14th ---- Finals of tournament at West Florence gym

Feb. 21st --- Winter Break day, No School

Senior Night Friday, February 4th

Your are invited to attend our senior night activities during the TCA versus Byrnes Basketball contest. All senior basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized along with their parents. The Bobettes, the cheerleaders, and Dancin' on Main dancers will be performing. Hope to see you there.

Beauties Compete for a Title

Saturday night was a transformation night for the girls competing in the TCA Beauty Pageant. Beauties lined the stage as the curtains lifted and the lights dimmed. By the end of the evening, five new queens were crowned ranging in ages from 3 years to 17 years old. Congratulations to the following winners:

Wee Miss -- Margaret Elizabeth McDaniel
Runner Up --- Paisley Hannah
Tiny Miss --- Saylor Jane McCutcheon
Little Miss --- Reagan Marie Castles
Runner Up --- Alex Feagin
Junior Miss ---- Candace Elizabeth Morris
Runner Up ----- Courtney Griffith
Miss Carolina Academy --- Elizabeth Marie Heath

A special thank you goes to all the entertainers for the evening: KFA Dancers, Dancing on Main Dancers, and to our Mistress of Ceremony Miss Alexis Kelley.

Additionally, a special thanks to the sponsors for the evening:

Pee Dee Family Practice, Tonya Byrd Insurance, Bold and Sassy, Monograms by Gail, Faye's Beauty Salon, Ginger & Company, Blake Electric Company, Lake City Electric Motor Repair, Palmetto Primary Care, and F & D Auto Sales

Thank you to the TCA PTO for planning and directing the event.

SCISA Music Festival

All students interested in participating in the SCISA Music Festival, please let Miss Brantley Graham know by Tuesday, January 25th. Students may participate by singing or playing instruments. We would also like to enter a small choral group composed of the high school chorus members. See Miss Alexis Kelley if you are interesed.

Beauty Pageant to be Held

The TCA Beauty Pageant will be held on Saturday, January 29th at 6:00 pm in the gym. Entry forms are due on Monday, Jan. 24th. The pageant is sponsored by the TCA PTO. Come out and support the girls.

High School Math Team Competes

Congratulations to Alexis Kelley and Bryce Elmore for being high scorers and medal winners at the SCISA High School Math Meet on January 18th. Alexis is a senior and Bryce is a freshman.

ETV Visits TCA Faculty

Teachers participated in a professional development seminar conducted by Ms. Donna Thompson and Mr. Brack Clemons from the South Carolina ETV organization. Faculty members were trained in various elements of the ETV offerings such as: OnePlaceSC, Knowitall.org, StreamingSC, and Teachers' domain.

TCA Closed on Tuesday

No School for TCA students and staff on Tuesday, January 11th, 2011.
No After-School Care on Tuesday.
No Basketball Game with James F. Byrnes on Tuesday. Game is rescheduled for Thursday.

NO SCHOOL MONDAY --Jan. 10th

Due to the winter storm weather -- there will be no school tomorrow at TCA.

Winter Weather Storm - Jan. 10 -11

Be sure to watch the local TV stations for updates and school closings or delays.
wistv.com, wtlx.com, wpde.com, scnow.com

We will be watching carefully to make the most informed and sound decision for our TCA family. Keep dry and warm.

Out With the Old, In With 2011

Hope your Christmas vacation was restful and refreshing. We even had snow to entertain us. January will prove to be a busy month for us. Be sure to check the school calendar for important dates. SCISA events include the regional spelling bee on Jan. 13th, and the high school math meet on Jan. 18th. Report cards go home on Jan. 5th. There will be No School for students on Jan. 17th and the Miss Carolina Academy Beauty Pageant on Jan. 29th; in between we will manage to play basketball on 10 days in January. Mark your blackberry and come join us.

Sparrow Reaches 1000 Points

The gym was packed, the tip off received, Samantha Sparrow gets the pass, follows through with a perfect layup. The buzzer sounds, play is stopped. What happened? Everybody knows except Samantha - she is met on the court by Coach Wall. He presents her with a basketball which reveals the fact -- Samantha has reached a milestone - the 1000 point mark in her career. Few players have the ability or opportunity to reach this level of achievement. Congratulations to you and to your teammates as you celebrate this accomplishment. Good luck with the remainder of the season.