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Freshmen win Scavenger Hunt

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The Class of 2020 won the first class competition in the annual Scavenger Hunt. Parents and students brought items from home and spread them out in the corners of the gym before the event.  Mrs. Fuentes, principal, called off items to be placed on a table in the middle of the gym.  A runner would then get the item from their stuff and try to be the first to place it on the table.  Classes could earn three points for the exact item and being the first team to place it on the table.  Two points for having the exact item and one point for having the part of the item called.  Before the final round of the evening three classes were tied for first place.  After the celebrating each classes scores everyone picked up their items and cleaned up their corners.

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Icebreaker breaks new ground

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Students from each class after lunch on Friday went to the gym to start the annual Icebreaker where everyone get an opportunity to have some fun playing games. The Student council officers broke with tradition starting everyone in the gym for a little class on class competition.  Their were many plastic cups on the floor and each class was assigned a specific color.  The goal of the game was to collect all your cups and keep them right side up.  At the end of three minutes a tally was taken to identify a winner.

The next game student were divided into the same small groups that were used during orientation.  They lined up next to each other.  Each team had a bucket of water and had to transfer as much water as possible to the empty bucket at the end of the line.  Team members transferred the water in cups that were placed on their heads.

The final game was a class slip n slide kickball game.  When a student was up they would kick a beach ball and then run and slide to a base.  The Freshmen played the Seniors on one field and the Juniors played the Sophomores.  After a bit the teams swapped with the Seniors playing the Juniors and the Sophomores playing the Freshmen.  After the slip n slide kickball game frozen treats were given out.

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MA hosts Volleyball play date

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On August 8-9, fourteen girls volleyball teams arrived on campus and competed in a preseason warmup.  Here is a list of the schools that participated.

Christian Community, Collegedale Academy, Davidson Academy, Dayspring Academy, Franklin Classical, Hendersonville Christian, Lead Academy, Madison Academy varsity and jv, Middle TN Heat and Pleasant View varsity and jv.

For results of the Madison Academy teams go to www.knighthawksathetics.com

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MA and MCE school uniforms sold on campus — July 7

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Uniform sale

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Madison Academy celebrates Class of 2016 accomplishments

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Madison Academy celebrated the Seniors in the Class of 2016 during graduation weekend May 19-21.  The first event of the weekend was Class Night in the gymnasium.  The Class president–Donny Underwood gave an address and Mrs. Kris Fuentes presented the Valedictorian medallion to Corrina Burks and the Salutatorian medallion to Nathan Johnson.  The class presented their gifts to the school: a microwave for the lunch room and a mascot costume.  Then each Senior thanked their parents and other family members with a tribute and flowers.

Consecration was at the Madison Campus Church at 7:30pm.  Mr. Michael Lund, a student teacher this year from Southern Adventist University, was asked to speak. After his address the seniors took candles to the Juniors and symbolically passed the torch.  The next day, Seniors were recognized in their home churches for their accomplishments.

Graduation was the highlight of the weekend.  Corrina Burks gave the Valedictorian’s address.  Jorge Valdespino’s family and friends sang special music.  Before the diplomas were handed out scholarships and awards were given to the class totaling more than $750,000.00. The class invited former MA English teacher, Mrs. Pam Gatling, to give the commencement address. She handed out flashing bicycles to each Senior as a part of her presentation.

After the diplomas were handed out the Class of 2017 was introduced

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Laundry recognizes Seniors who worked off entire school bill

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This morning in chapel Mr. Jerry Mangrum, Laundry Director, recognized two seniors that had worked at the laundry all four years and had paid off their entire school bill before graduation.  Kris Hanson and Jordan Kittles both received $200 gift cards to spend however they choose.

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Art class displays work at Acros Homeshow

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The art students of Mrs. Estella displayed their projects that they created in class throughout the school year. There were paintings, drawings and craft making.  Avery Kroll won best of show.

The Acros performed their final show of the school year in the Madison Academy gymnasium to a large crowd of parents, alumni and community members.  The theme was set in a fictional high school.  The performance included tumbling and acrobatic routines.  The finale demonstrated the skills of each member.

To see some video of the event look for our facebook page.

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Drama has homeshow

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The culmination of a years worth of practice, performances and tours unfolded Friday night, May 13 at the Madison Academy chapel as the drama team and several Madison Campus Elementary students performed 2-5 minute skits.  The first set of skits were titled: Just the way you are; Break the cycle; Sticks and stones.  Mr. DJ McKenzie highlighted the ideas presented in each presentation.

The MCE students did skits titled Hope (with music and video in the background) and Who do you say I am?  After each sketch, Mr. DJ McKenzie reviewed the ideas that were presented.

The next set was titled Marriage counseling; Selfie-ish; and Perspective.  The last skit portrayed human experiences as colors that when given to God provide worthwhile and exciting portraits as described by Mr. DJ McKenzie.

The last set included the titles: Chains (with music); No big deal (with a picture on the backdrop) and Flawless (with music).  At the end of the performance, the seniors in the drama group gave Mr. McKenzie a gift and showed appreciation for all his work with them.

To see pictures go to our facebook page.

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Madison Academy soccer wins TNCAA championship

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In the final game of the year the Madison Academy soccer team won their game 1-0 in a close contest to win the TNCAA championship.  The team finished with a 9-2-2 record.

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Tennis team places 2nd in TNCAA tournament

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In the first year of existence the Madison Academy tennis team placed 2nd in the TNCAA tournament during the first week of May.  In doubles our girls team of Osiris Garcia and Camden Armstrong won first place.  In singles, Nathan Johnson won his division.