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