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!