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Madison Academy: Spring 2018 Semester Recap

Teaching a little guy in Houston how to do a two-high

Showers of Blessings 

After Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on Houston in August 2017, Chaplain Andrew Jamieson decided to switch the spring international mission trip and serve domestically. Our team of 22 students volunteered at shelters, food banks, dementia treatment centers, meal delivery services, soup kitchens, and many other places. Whether it was doing laundry for a homeless lady, delivering lunch to an at-risk preschooler, or teaching a teenager to do a two-high at the government-funded housing project, comfort zones were busted!

What Dr. Suess book is a favorite among young, old, and graduates?

Oh the Places You Will Go! Figuring out what you will do after graduation is one of the most intimidating aspects of college planning, especially nowadays when studies show that robots will take over 38% of US jobs in about 15 years. MA contracted with high school career counselor David Beamish to give juniors two career inventories and guide them through the process of planning for their future. “It’s crazy how accurate these inventories are,” Julianne, a junior, shared. “I’m so glad that Madison Academy invested in this service for me and the junior class.”

What candy personifies for the Madison Academy 2018 senior class?

Seniors were also the winners of the spirit trophy this year.

 

Smarties! This year’s senior class was awarded $895,000 in scholarships. Amongst 14 students that is a pretty good chunk of change.  Not only are they going to have an easier time paying for college than the average student, but with the dual enrollment classes offered at Madison, many will become a sophomore during the second semester of their first year of college.

 

“We are the champions, my friends!”

Parker and Marlana posing after their tennis doubles championship win!

More than just a hit song, it is our athletic program’s anthem.  This year, Madison Academy was able to secure not just one championship title in the Tennessee Christian Athletic Association (TNCAA), but three: girls’ volleyball, co-ed soccer, and the women’s tennis doubles. The best part of it all: our students made some great memories while learning the value of discipline, integrity, teamwork, and Christian sportsmanship

Who’s excited about a later curfew?

Fifteen students are! At Madison Academy these 15 completed 55 dual enrollment credits this school year collectively by taking Composition 101, Personal Finance and Pre-Calculus. By taking these classes, the average college-prep student is able to reach sophomore status by second semester of their freshman year. Not only does this save them thousands of dollars in college tuition (you’re welcome parents), but also grants them a later curfew if they are residing in one of our Adventist Universities.

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring the…

Running through the giant puddles at Peeler Park

Public Relations 101 Class thinks that it’s a great day to hold a 5K. During second semester a new class was offered, Public Relations 101. Six brave students joined up with Taleah Valles-Peters, the director of development, to learn different public relation principals and event planning skills. On race day, April 22, it poured the entire time making it the most memorable Neely’s Bend 5K yet. Not only did the students raise over $12K for the work-study program, but they also raised $1,500 for the 100 Club of Nashville which supports emergency personnel who lose their life or are traumatically injured in the line of duty.

 

What was Hank Snow singing about?

The drama team after one of their performances

“I’ve been everywhere man”…Big Fish, Madison’s drama team can almost compete with the places listed in that song. They traveled from Michigan to Virginia, from North Carolina to Alabama, with a few stops in Tennessee. “Being able to share the love of Jesus through drama is the best part of being on Big Fish,” stated Kris, a sophomore on the team. “When people come up to me after the performances and say ‘thank you, that touched my heart,’ I feel good that God could use me and my friends to share his love.”

 

 

 

Why do you rush to get tickets when the Heritage Singers come to town?

There are limited seats available! Currently, 89% of our current student body are re-enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year and already 28 in our freshmen class. There are a few seats still available in each class. Interested in giving your student a quality Adventist education? Call 615.865.4055.

Madison Academy and Madison Campus Elementary recognize their athletes

Last night in the Madison Academy gymnasium the Booster Club provided a light dinner and the coaches gave out awards to their players.  At the conclusion of the event, Sarah Adalla and Ian Petersen were announced as the Madison Academy Athletes of the year.  This event was live streamed for those who could not attend in person.  To see the archived program go to our Madison Academy Online channel on youtube channel.

Girls volleyball season ends on high note; Soccer wins Spirit award

The varsity girls volleyball team concluded its season at the Union College Invitational 2016. The team won five out of seven games and placed 5th overall.  For the season the team finished with a record of 12-10.  Union College live-streamed all the matches.  Many of the Madison community watched at school or at home and pulled for the team.  The matches are still available online.

The soccer team traveled to Union College as well.  They played a man down for the first nine minutes of each game in memory of their classmate and friend Tyrell Gentle.  The team unanimously won the spirit award.  The team played Campion Academy to a tie, the only team to do so the entire tournament.

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Union College Invitational 2016

Union College Invitational 2016

Watch the volleyball games online

Girls Volleyball
Thursday, October 20 Greater Miami vs Madison Academy 10:30am W (2-0)
  Madison vs Collegedale 2:45pm L (2-0)
  Madison vs Dakota 9:00pm W (2-0)
Friday, Oct. 21 – Seeded Pool Play (seeded 4th) Madison vs College View 8:45am W (2-0)
  Madison vs Campion 10:00am L (2-0)
Saturday, Oct. 22 – Championship Tournament Bracket Madison vs North Dallas 7:30pm W (2-0)
  Madison vs College View 8:45pm W (2-1)

 

Soccer
Thursday, October 20 Madison vs North Dallas 12:15 W (1-0)
  Midland vs Madison 3:45 L (1-0)
Friday, October 21 Campion vs Madison 8:45a Tie (0-0)
Championship Tournament Bracket Madison vs Mile High 3:45pm L
Saturday, October 22 Madison vs Maplewood 9:15pm L

MA Girls Varsity Volleyball team wins. Prepares for Union College Invitational

Lady Knights

Yesterday, the girls varsity volleyball team played an away match at Lancaster Christian Academy and won 3-1.  The team’s overall record improves to 7-8.  The team travels to Lincoln, Nebraska to participate in the volleyball tournament at Union College.  They will play three games Thursday: 1030am Greater Miami vs Madison, 245pm Madison vs Collegedale and 9pm Madison vs Dakota.  The results of Thursdays games will determine seeding for Friday’s games.  For a complete schedule and to watch online go to the Union College Invitational webpage.

The Madison Academy Soccer team will also travel to Lincoln, NE and participate in the Union College Invitational. The first game is Thursday, at 1215pm Madison vs North Dallas, 345pm Midland vs Madison.  Friday the team will play at 845am Campion vs Madison.  These are games to determine seeding. To follow the teams progress go the Union College Invitational webpage.

All the Madison Academy athletes will also tour the campus and consider the career options offered at Union College.

MA Girls JV team wins last regular season game

Yesterday the JV girls volleyball team won their final regular season game 3 games to 1 as they competed with West Academy JV team.  This brings their overall team record to 6-2 heading into the Tennessee Christian Athletics Association [TNCAA] playoffs.  The playoff games are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, October 17-18.  Times and location will be announced later.

MA Volleyball Seniors honored

Last night the Senior girls on the volleyball team were honored and recognized for their commitment to the team and school.  The seniors gave flowers to their parents and received a special t-shirt from Coach Perkins.  Christina Mercado and Avery Kroll are 4 year team members and Morgan Currie is a 2 year team member.  The team competed with Franklin Christian Academy and lost the match 3 games to 1.  The team overall record is now 6-8.  The team has an away game at Lancaster Christian Academy starting at 5:30, Thursday, October 13.

Earlier in the evening the JV team played too and won their match 2 games to none.  The team’s overall record is now 5-2.  The next game is tonight, here at Madison.  The team will compete with West Academy at 5:00pm.

MA Girls Volleyball win at Dayspring Academy

Yesterday, the Varsity Girls Volleyball team competed with Dayspring Academy team and won the match in five games 3-2.  This win starts a new streak and improves the overall team record to 6-7.  The JV team also played however they lost two games and the match. Their overall team record is 4-2.  Monday, October 10th is Senior night and the last home game. We are competing with Franklin Christian Academy.  The JV team plays at 5:00 and the Varsity team at 6:30.

The cross country team also competed at Dayspring. Ten out of the 13 boys posted their personal best times.  They are Spencer Boskind, Conner Collins, Pax Fordham, Jake Johnson, Jonathan Krawchuck, Aiden Kroll, Ian Petersen, Kyle Petersen, Will Snider and Devin Strong.  The boys team finished in first place.  The girls also improved their time and turned in their personal best times.  They are Marlana Bell, Rosie Benoit and Holly Hardin.  The girls team placed first too.  Here are the official results.

Boys results Team placement-1st place
1 IAN PETERSON 00:18:02:144
2 WILL SNIDER 00:18:51:441
3 JONATHAN KRAWCHUCK 00:18:51:957
4 JAKE JOHNSON 00:19:36:114
5 SPENCER BOSKIND 00:19:48:458
6 AIDEN KROLL 00:19:54:802
8 CONNER COLLINS 00:19:58:05
9 PAX FORDHAM 00:20:58:945
11 JACK WHEELER 00:21:03:39
12 JONATHAN PEDRERO 00:21:13:351
16 KYLE PETERSEN 00:22:47:900
17 DEVIN STRONG 00:23:05:776
18 BROCK ANDERSON 00:23:09:651
Girls results Team placement-1st place
1 MARLANA BELL 00:22:58:737
2 ROSIE BENOIT 00:24:22:851
3 HOLLY HARDIN 00:27:06:150

Franklin Classical wins volleyball match at Madison Academy

Yesterday, the girls volleyball team lost to Franklin Classical in an away game 3-0.  This brings the overall team record to 5-7.  The team hopes to begin a new winning streak this week when the team travels to play Christian Community High School at 6pm, Thursday, October 6th.  Both the varsity and JV have will compete.

In other MA Athletics news the cross country team competed September 29th at Sumner with 12 runners – 9 boys and 3 girls. Pax Fordham and Devin Strong times on this course were their personal best so far this season.  Both the boys and the girls teams came in first place.  Here are the official results:

Boys results Team placement-1ST place
1 IAN PETERSON 00:19:17:361
2 JONATHAN KRAWCHUCK 00:19:55:969
3 WILL SNIDER 00:20:21:775
7 JONATHAN PEDRERO 00:21:34:447
8 JAKE JOHNSON 00:21:37:132
9 PAX FORDHAM 00:21:57:444
10 BROCK ANDERSON 00:22:18:546
12 DEVIN STRONG 00:24:00:69
13 KYLE PETERSEN 00:24:01:69
Girls results Team placement-1st place
1 BRIANNA UNDERWOOD 00:22:01:823
2 MARLANA BELL 00:24:02:350
3 ROSIE BENOIT 00:25:15:667

Varsity, JV and Freshmen volleyball teams won

Yesterday the girls varsity volleyball team played the Dayspring Academy Lady Shires and won the match.  The team overall record is now 5-5.  Their next game is against at the University School of Nashville next Friday, September 23 at 4:45pm.  The JV team won too.  Their overall record is 3-1.  The Freshmen team got their first win yesterday.  Their record is 1-6.

In other MA Athletics news the cross country team competed at Sumner Academy. When official results come in they will be posted.