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Senior Capstone Class Welcomes Special Guests

November 8, 2018/in Academics, Alumni /by Kris Fuentes

Mr. Abner Fuentes, a Project Manager,(and Austin’s dad), shared his expertise and experience with first impressions, hardy handshakes, eye contact, and elevator pitches. The seniors then practiced their “elevator ride” while engaging in conversation with Mr. Fuentes (pictured with William Buzby). Following encouraging applause for student, the class gave honest, helpful critique. We are blessed to have a safe environment for students to learn and rehearse the “soft skills” that will make them successful in college and career.

Dr. William O.T. Smith, a retired anesthesiologist and avid support of Adventist education, shared his life story and the hardest thing he ever had to do: find and keep a relationship with God. His remarkable journey was riddle with heartache and joy, poor decisions and saving grace, near death and God’s intervention. One senior described the class period this way: “He is an entertaining storyteller, but when you combine that with the inspiring account of how God found him… well it’s no wonder we were captivated.”

Acros promote health lifestyle

November 5, 2018/in Acros /by Staff

On Monday, the Acros performed during the Long Hollow Baptist Church program for 6th graders in Sumner County that promotes healthy lifestyles and making good choices. This is the third year the team was invited to participate. During their rotation our 30-person Acros team gives a performance and shares anti-drug skits with the audience. The audience is then asked to participate and given drunk googles. They are asked to do some simple activities made harder because of the googles. The Acros team believes that with a healthy lifestyle more can can be accomplished.

After finishing at Long Hollow Baptist Church the Acros team went to Ridgetop Adventist Elementary school and performed for a second time. There was time for

some clinic work — where members of the Acros team help develop the gymnastics skills of the students.

Appalachia Outreach 2018

September 26, 2018/in Community /by Chaplain Jamieson

This year we have 46 MA students heading out to Manchester, KY to serve the community. Add in the staff, parents, a group from Highland Academy and one student from Spring Valley Academy and we will have over 80 ready to make a difference in Manchester! We will be staying in a local community center with 4 showers and nothing to lay down on but the floor in which we walk on. However, that is all part of the mission experience! Students and adults will be well fed as we have a top notch chef from Georgia making some gourmet meals. Volunteers will be building an addition on to a house, building a playground, gutting and renovating another and hanging drywall in another home, among other things. Each team of about 15 participants, will have two days to complete their tasks and give the homes/schoolyard a fresh makeover. We will end the trip with Sabbath, and after the hard work, a day of rest and worship will be a welcome relief.

History Tour 2018

September 23, 2018/in Academics /by Staff

Giving Tuesday project announced

September 13, 2018/in Alumni, Announcement /by Staff

Thanks for voting last week for our Giving Tuesday project. The winner is fixing the gym and adding an air circulation system! We are excited with how many participated and the good suggestions that we had for future projects. If you want to be part of our Giving Tuesday team and help make a bigger impact at Madison Academy please contact Taleah Vallés-Peters

Fitness Gram used to determine health of students

September 11, 2018/in Academics /by Staff

During assembly time, Wednesday, September 5, students changed out of school uniforms and into workout clothes and participated in the Fitness Gram test in the gym. This test measures student’s aerobic capacity in the pacer test, body composition with weight and height measurements, muscular strength in doing push-ups, muscular endurance in performing sit-ups and flexibility with the shoulder stretch and trunk lift. Those students that meet the national standards in each of these areas according to Coach Adams will have fewer health issues as they age and live longer.

The Fitness Gram replaced the Presidential Fitness tests in 2013 that included pull-ups, sit-ups, standing broad jump, shuttle run, 50-yard dash. The Fitness Gram, developed by the Cooper Institute, is now used nationwide to determine elementary and high school age children health levels.

Just under 50% of our student population met the Fitness Gram standards. Here are the names of those that met or excelled beyond the standards.

Robert Adalla	Christopher Galvis	Sean Monroe
Sara Adalla	Cam’Ron Golden	Breana Moore
Donovan Allen	Cecilia Garcia	Carly Moseley
Camden Armstrong	Ethan Harris	Fabiola Perez-Garcia
Marlana Bell	Kristina Huskey	Ian Petersen
Rosie Benoit	Jake Johnson	Juli Plank
Spencer Boskind	Ethan Jones	Beau Rodriguez
Gabriel Brown	Alex King	Eden Rowe
Cozette Cassidy	Jonathan Krawchuk	Paige Rufo
Connor Collins	Aiden Kroll	Matthew Sears
Andre Crayton	Ashlyn Levoy	Michael Sullivan
Andrew Crecelius	Kaylyn Levoy	Paola Tass Coral
Paige Eby	Joey Limonta	Oscar Tass Coral
Amari Fountain	Leo Martinez	Colton Taylor
Austin Fuentes	Kendra Miller	Jack Wheeler

The Wheels on the bus go round and round

September 7, 2018/in Academics, Alumni, Announcement, Community, Interscholastic Sports /by Staff

Thanks to a gift from donors last year we were able to purchase and wrap two 12-passenger vans. These vans have taken our students all over… from drama outings to sports tournaments, from volunteering at the 403 Center to field trips to the Chamber of Commerce. These vans have been well used and truly loved. Private support is what makes it possible for us to not only transport our students around Middle TN, but also promote our school at the same time. If you want to help support any projects, contact our Director of Development, Taleah Valles-Peters.

National Honor Society inducts new members

August 29, 2018/in Academics /by Staff

Three students were inducted into the Madison Academy chapter of the National Honor Society during this year’s Dedication Service. The new inductees were Zachary Metzler, Julianne Plank, and Abby Tishaw. Colton Taylor transferred his NHS membership into the Madison Academy chapter and participated as an active member. This year the total membership of the National Honor Society is 18: 13 Seniors, 4 Juniors and 1 Sophomore.

The NHS has four core values: scholarship, leadership, service and character. At the beginning of the school year, students who have an accumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher are given an application to complete which is evaluated by the Faculty Council. The basis for acceptance into the NHS is demonstrated leadership, service, involvement at school and the community, work experience and any recognition or awards they received. There are four short answer questions each applicant answers on learning, leadership, strength of character and the impact of service to the one serving.

Parents, family and community members showed their support of their NHS members both current and new. Pastor Chelsea Inglish from Madison Campus Church gave a short inspirational talk. She challenged everyone with the phrase, “Whatever work you do, do your best…” Ecclesiastes 9:10. She recognized that adults do not at times met that standard, however NHS members perform at a high standard not easily done during the teenage years. They are to be commended.

The program finished with the new members signing their names on the National Honor Society membership book and followed with an opportunity for pictures of the entire NHS current membership. Light refreshments were shared at the conclusion of the program.

Current members of the Madison Academy chapter of the National Honor Society

National Honor Society Members 2018 Top left to right: Austin Fuentes, Jake Johnson, Aiden Kroll, Colton Taylor, Zach Matzler, Andre Crayton, Donovan Allen, Ian Petersen, Bottom left to right: Parker Luellen, Breana Moore, Amari Fountain, Ashlyn Levoy, Abby Tishaw, Camden Armstrong, Kristen Whitley, Julianne Plank, Not pictured: Marlana Bell, Cecelia Garcia, Jack Wheeler

Freshmen elect class officers

August 22, 2018/in Academics, Announcement /by Staff

The members of the Class of 2022 elected their officers: President – Nic Johnson, Pastor -Kyla Wetmore, Activities Coordinator – Julie Harvey, Finance Officer – Kaylyn Levoy, and Communications Coordinator – Samantha Martin. The incoming Freshmen class were able to identify their classmates strengths in leadership during the first weeks of school, and during the Student/Faculty retreat held annually at Indian Creek Camp, and as they participated in our Week of Prayer.

Freshmen class officers at Madison Academy

Class of 2022 officers

The other classes elected their officers in the Spring after the Student Council members are elected. All the officers for both Student Council and Class must have completed their 25 hours of community service to be eligible for office in addition to the other requirements for office. Here is a listing of the current student officers.

Student Council Officers

President	Jake Johnson
Campus Ministries Coordinator	Jack Wheeler
Service Coordinator	Kristen Whitley
Activities Coordinator	Amari Fountain
Communications Coordinator	Camden Armstrong
Finance Officer	Donovan Allen

Class Officers

Class of:	Seniors	Juniors	Sophomores	Freshmen
Class of:	2019	2020	2021	2022
President	Julianne Plank	Andre Crayton	Jenny Pedrero	Nic Johnson
Pastor	Parker Luellen	Leo Martinez	Cayton–– Sears	Kyla Wetmore
Activities Coordinator	Tatum Anderson	Ashlyn Levoy	Marvin Peraza	Julie Harvey
Finance Officer	Marlana Bell	Aiden Kroll	Gabriel Brown	Kaylyn Levoy
Communications Coordinator	Ian Petersen	Abby Tishaw	Zach Metzler	Samantha Martin

National Honor Society

President

Kristen Whitley

Luellen to attend prestigious journalism conference

June 11, 2018/in Academics, Announcement /by Staff

Parker Luellen, a member of the Senior class, and published author was selected to be a part of the National Youth Correspondent in Washington, DC this year. For more information go to our facebook page or directly to the article in the paper.

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