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Greenville American Legion Auxiliary Selects Shelby Witmer For Girls’ State 2011

June 28, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off
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Shelby Witmer

Shelby Witmer, an entering Senior at Aucilla Christian Academy, has been selected by the Greenville American Legion Auxiliary Post 131 to attend the 2011 session of Girls State.
Shelby is the daughter of Georgia Bellegarde of Greenville and Buddy Witmer of Tallahassee.  She is an honors student at ACA and a dual enrollment student at NFCC.  Shelby is co-captain of the varsity cheerleaders and plays basketball. Shelby served as vice-president of Student Council and of her Junior Class. She recently attended the Young Leaders’ Conference at University of Florida, where she learned skills in effective leadership.
Shelby plans to attend the University of Florida and pursue a career in medicine.
The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program has provided young ladies the opportunity to participate in a hands-on citizenship training program for over 60 years. The delegates learn about government by actually creating a mythical state through the election of public officials on local, county, and state levels and then by carrying out the duties of these respective offices.
Girls’ State takes place July 8-16 at Florida State University and at the Florida State Capitol. It is staffed by American Legion Auxiliary members and community leaders who volunteer their time and effort to this enterprise. Delegates to Girls State are selected on the basis of potential leadership qualities.
The following are the areas of emphasis this year:
PATRIOTISM as Girls State citizens gain a better understanding of our American traditions and a greater appreciation of our country and our flag.
PARTICIPATION in the citizen’s communities when she returns home and begins a lifelong commitment to be active in all levels of our government.
PROGRESS into the future by adding new and innovative enhancements to our program.

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Aucilla To Play Melody Christian In Regional Baseball Finals Friday

May 11, 2011 Front Page, Sports Comments Off

By Fran Hunt
Special from ECB Publishing, Inc.
Despite losing the district title, the Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors baseball team beat district champion Munroe in the regional quarterfinal and regional semi-final games. The Warriors earned a trip to the regional final on Friday, May 13, as they travel to Live Oak to play against Melody Christian. The first pitch will be thrown out at 4 p.m.

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ACA Lady Warriors In State Semi-Final Softball Game

May 11, 2011 Sports Comments Off

The Lady Warriors will face off against Grandview Preparatory in the State Semi – Finals game starting at noon today at the National Training Center in Clermont. For real-time updates, please visit http://www.aucillaathletics.org/

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Video: ACA Students Dance Around The Maypole

May 11, 2011 Education Comments Off

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Video: Aucilla Christian May Court Enters And May Queen Is Announced

May 10, 2011 Education, Front Page Comments Off

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Jessica Hagan Crowned ACA May Day Queen

May 10, 2011 Education Comments Off
The May Day court of Aucilla Christian Academy pose for a picture following the crowning of the May Day Queen. Seated in the front row (from left to right) are Chelsea Wallace, Tiffany Funderburke, Julie Ann Schwab, Anna Finlayson, Ceira Roland, Jessica Hagan (May Day Queen), Caroline Mueller, Kaitlin Jackson, Katherine Hogg, Taryn Copeland and Nikki Hamrick. Standing in the back row (from left to right) are Abigail Vasquez, Sarah Sorensen, Kent Jones, Chase Bozeman, Brandon Darnell, Nathan Williams, Jake Armstrong, Casey Wheeler, G.H. Liford, Clark Christy, Marcus Roberts, Elizabeth Riley and Cheltsie Kinsley.

The May Day court of Aucilla Christian Academy pose for a picture following the crowning of the May Day Queen. Seated in the front row (from left to right) are Chelsea Wallace, Tiffany Funderburke, Julie Ann Schwab, Anna Finlayson, Ceira Roland, Jessica Hagan (May Day Queen), Caroline Mueller, Kaitlin Jackson, Katherine Hogg, Taryn Copeland and Nikki Hamrick. Standing in the back row (from left to right) are Abigail Vasquez, Sarah Sorensen, Kent Jones, Chase Bozeman, Brandon Darnell, Nathan Williams, Jake Armstrong, Casey Wheeler, G.H. Liford, Clark Christy, Marcus Roberts, Elizabeth Riley and Cheltsie Kinsley.

By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
On Thursday, May 5, the crowd at Aucilla Christian Academy was rockin’ and rollin’ to the sounds of the 50’s at the 2011 May Day celebration. The performance consisted of the announcement of the May Day Court, as well as 10 dances performed by the elementary children. There was also the winding and unwinding of the May Pole, which was done by the fifth graders at ACA.
The set list included the entire group singing “Hello Muddah, Hello Fuddah,” and “What A Wonderful World.” The K4 students sang and danced to “Calendar Girl,” followed by K5 dancing to “The Twist.”
This was followed by the first graders dancing to, “Do Wah Diddy.” The second grade then performed “Splish, Splash.”  The multi-age class then sang “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie, Woogie Flu.” The third graders followed this by performing “Do You Love Me?” The fourth graders then sang “Rockin’ Robin,” followed by the fifth graders winding and unwinding the May Pole.
This year’s ACA May Day Queen was Jessica Hagan. The court included: Chelsea Wallace, Tiffany Funderburke, Julie Ann Schwab, Anna Finlayson, Ceira Roland, Jessica Hagan (May Day Queen), Caroline Mueller, Kaitlin Jackson, Katherine Hogg, Taryn Copeland, Nikki Hamrick, Abigail Vasquez, Sarah Sorensen, Elizabeth Riley and Cheltsie Kinsley.
Escorts for the evening were Kent Jones, Chase Bozeman, Brandon Darnell, Nathan Williams, Jake Armstrong, G.H. Liford, Clark Christy, Marcus Roberts and Casey Wheeler.

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Warriors Continue To Mount Impressive Stats

March 22, 2011 Sports Comments Off

By Fran Hunt
Special to Greene Publishing, Inc.
With six games under their belts, very impressive season statistics continue to mount for the Aucilla Christian Academy varsity Warriors on the diamond.
As a team, the Warriors collected a .315 batting average, 211 plate appearances, 165 at-bats, 61 runs, 52 hits, 44 RBI’s, seven doubles, one triple, four homeruns, two sacrifice flies, 36 walks, 21 strikeouts, eight hits-by-pitch, 18 runs-on errors, five fielder’s choice, an on base percentage of .455, a slugging average of .442, with 20 stolen bases and 48 left on base.
Individually, Russell Fraleigh played in all six games, has a batting average of .294, 21 plate appearances, 17 at-bats, four runs, five RBI’s, four walks, four strikeouts, one run-on error, one fielder’s choice, an on-base percentage of .429, a slugging average of .294, with two stolen bases and six left on base.
Casey Wheeler played in six games, has a batting average of .250, 24 plate appearances, 20 at-bats, seven runs, five hits, one RBI, one triple, three walks, one hit-by-pitch, two run-on errors, an on-base percentage of .375, a slugging average of .350, with three stolen bases and three left on base.
Marcus Roberts played six games, has a batting average of .368, 25 plate appearances, 19 at-bats, six runs, seven hits, four RBI’s, four walks, two strikeouts, two hit-by-pitch, two run-on errors, an on-base percentage of .520, a slugging average of .368, with three stolen bases and six left on base.
Tyler Jackson played in six games, has a batting average of .312, 23 plate appearances, 16 at-bats, nine runs, five hits, three RBI’s, one double, seven walks, three strikeouts, three run-on errors, an on-base percentage of .522, a slugging average of .375, with one stolen base and five left on base.
Jared Jackson played all six games, has a batting average of .222, 22 plate appearances, 18 at-bats, eight runs, four hits, four RBI’s, one sacrifice fly, three walks, two strikeouts, three run-on errors, an on-base percentage of .318, a slugging average of .222, with five stolen bases and four left on base.
Jake Armstrong played in three games, has a batting average of .333, four plate appearances, three at-bats, one run, one hit, one RBI, one walk, two strikeouts, an on-base percentage of .500, a slugging average of .333, with one left on base.
Trent Roberts played in six games, has a batting average of .526, 23 plate appearances, 19 at-bats, nine runs, 10 hits, 12 RBI’s, two doubles, three homeruns, one sacrifice fly, one walk, no strikeouts, two hit-by-pitch, three run-on errors, an on-base percentage of .565, a slugging average of  1.105, with six left on base.
Tres Copeland played in six games, has a batting average of .417, 13 plate appearances, 12 at-bats, two runs, five hits, two RBI’s, two doubles, two strikeouts, one hit-by-pitch, an on-base percentage of  .462, a slugging average of .583, with two stolen bases and six left on base.
Hans Sorensen played in five games, has four plate appearances, two at-bats, one run, one RBI, two walks, an on-base percentage of .500 and one left on base.
Josh Wood played six games, has a batting average of .316, 21 plate appearances, 19 at-bats, five runs, six hits, five RBI’s, two walks, one strikeout, two run-on errors, two fielder’s choice, an on-base percentage of .381, a slugging average of .316. with three stolen bases and three left on base.
Austin Bishop played in one game, had one plate appearance, one run, one walk and an on-base percentage of 1.000.
Kaleb Wyche played in three games, had four plate appearances, three at-bats, one run, one walk, three strikeouts and an on-base percentage of .250.
Hunter Horne played in one game had one plate appearance, one run, one walk, and an on-base percentage of 1.000.
Brandon Darnell played in six games, has a batting average of .250, 24 plate appearances, 16 at-bats, five runs, four hits, five RBI’s, two doubles, one homerun, six walks, three strikeouts, two hit-by-pitch, two run-on errors, one fielder’s choice, an on-base average of .500, a slugging average of .563, with one stolen base and six left on base.
In fielding, the Warriors carry a fielding average of .835, with 91 total chances, 44 putouts, 32 assists, 15 errors, four double plays, nine stolen bases and one caught stealing.
Fraleigh has a fielding percentage of 1.000, seven total chances with four putouts and three assists.
Wheeler has a fielding percentage of 1.000, 10 total chances, with 10 putouts.
Tyler Jackson has a fielding average of .786, 14 total chances, with five putouts, six assists, three errors and one double play.
Jared Jackson has a fielding percentage of .727, 11 total chances, with two putouts, six assists, three errors and one double play.
Roberts has a fielding percentage of .842, 19 total chances, with 11 putouts, five assists, three errors and two double plays.
Sorensen has a fielding percentage of .833, six total chances, with two putouts, three assists and one error.
Wood has a fielding average of .765, 17 total chances, with seven putouts, six assists, four errors and one double play.
Darnell has a fielding average of .857, seven total chances, with three putouts, three assists, one error, one double play, seven stolen bases and one caught stealing.
On the mound, as a team, the Warriors have an earned run average of 1.00, an on-base percentage of .270, 35 innings pitched, 153 batters faced, 132 at-bats, giving up 12 runs, five earned runs, 22 hits, two doubles, one triple, one sacrifice fly, 14 walks, striking out 54 batters, with five hit-by-pitch, three wild pitches, on 559 pitches, with nine stolen bases, five wins, one loss, one save, two complete games played, and a winning percentage of .833.
Fraleigh played in six games, has an earned run average of 3.00, a batting average of .182, an on-base percentage of .280, with 4.2 innings pitched, 25 batters faced, 22 at-bats, giving up four runs, two earned runs, four hits, four strikeouts, three hit-by-pitch, one wild pitch, on 83 pitches, giving up three stolen bases, one win and a winning percentage of 1.000.
Marcus Roberts played in six games, has an earned run average of 1.24, a batting average of .234, an on-base percentage of .321, 11.1 innings pitched, 53 batters faced, 47 at-bats, giving up five runs, two earned runs, 11 hits, one double, one triple, six walks, 22 strikeouts, one wild pitch, on 209 pitches, with two stolen bases, two wins, one loss, one save, one complete game pitched and a winning percentage of .667.
Trent Roberts played in six games, had an earned run average of .00, a batting average of .057, an on-base percentage of  .233, 11 innings pitched, 44 batters faced, 35 at-bats, one run, two hits, seven walks, 22 strikeouts, one hit-by-pitch, one wild pitch, in 180 pitches, with one putout, one stolen base, one win, one complete game pitched and a winning percentage of 1.000.
Hans Sorensen played in five games, has an earned run average of .88, a batting average of .179, an on-base percentage of .226, eight innings pitched, 31 batters faced, 28 at-bats, two runs, one earned run, five hits, one double, one walk, seven strikeouts, one hit-by-pitch, on 87 pitches, with one putout, two stolen bases, one win and a winning percentage of 1.000.

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Ceira Roland Cheers Her Way To The Top

February 15, 2011 Sports Comments Off
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By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Ceira Roland is more than just your average 17-year old. She is the proud daughter of Shane and Lisa Roland. She is a senior at Aucilla Christian Academy and currently has a GPA of 3.87. After high school, Ciera plans to attend North Florida Community College for two years and later got to Florida State University to become a Pediatric Nurse.
However, until that time comes, Ciera is filling her schedule with one thing, cheerleading. She is currently a cheerleader for Aucilla as well as for the Taylor Elite Super Stars, a competition cheerleading team out of Perry. Ceira has cheered for Aucilla for two years, and Taylor Elite for one year. Taylor Elite Super Stars practice two days a week during off weeks. On the weeks of competitions they practice up to four days a week.
Ceira has been in three competitions with the Taylor Elite Super Stars so far. They placed first in both the Diamond National Championship in Albany, Ga., and the Nature Coast Classic Regionals. The group also took second in the COA Sunshine Nationals in Orlando. They also plan to attend the Sun Jam in Jacksonville and Reach the Beach Nationals in Daytona this season.
“My favorite part of cheerleading is the rush of adrenaline when my team performs. I love how all of our hard work pays off. We practice so much to get everything perfect. So, when competition comes, we are ready to do our best. I also like to learn new things. I have been able to accomplish different types of stunts and tumbling that I haven’t ever done before,” explained Ceira.
When asked why she chose Taylor Elite, Ceira told this reporter, “What brought me to Taylor Elite was one of the teachers at Aucilla. She started Taylor Elite 10 years ago. She told me about how much fun it would be. She has been trying to get me to do it for about two years. Another reason that brought me to Taylor Elite was my friends. Some of my friends at Aucilla are or were on the team and they told me about how much fun it was. So I said, ‘Sure, count me in!’”
As for embarrassing falls or mess-ups Ciera said, “So far I haven’t had any, but I’m sure that there is one to come.”
When asked what advice she would give to people who want to get involved in cheerleading, she explained, “It’s a lot of hard work! You can’t go into it expecting it to be easy. Every day is a new challenge. I would tell them to stretch a lot, practice and always stay positive.”

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Taryn Copeland Signs To Play For St. John’s River State College

February 8, 2011 Sports 2 comments
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By Fran Hunt
Special to Greene Publishing, Inc.


Aucilla Christian Academy varsity softball pitcher Taryn Copeland, 17, signed a full two-year scholarship Wednesday, January 26 in the ACA auditorium, to play for St. John’s River State College Vikings.
“This is a very exciting opportunity at Aucilla,” said Principal Richard Finlayson. “We have watched Taryn grow as an athlete, as a student, and mostly, as a person. We wish to thank her parents, Tom and Debbie Copeland, for sharing Taryn with Aucilla Christian Academy.”
Softball Coach Edwin Kinsey briefly spoke of Copeland’s playing ability, her performance as an individual and member of a team and of her leadership on the field.
St. John’s River State University Softball Coach Rachael Wilkinson added, “This is a thrilling moment for us to finally have Taryn officially signing to play for St. John’s. We are very excited to have her and know that Taryn will be a great addition to the team.”
Debbie Copeland said, “We wish to thank all of the ACA coaches and we encourage all the youth athletes, if Taryn can do this, with the same hard work and dedication, you can do it also.”
Tom Copeland added, “God has given Taryn a talent and she has really developed it, and the coaches have helped.”
To students present during the ceremony, Finlayson said, “Make sure you use the best God has given you, work hard with it. You do that, and you can be where Taryn is now.”
Taryn Copeland said of her softball career, “I started playing tee-ball in kindergarten, and started playing softball in second grade for a recreational league.  I knew I was a natural ever since I picked up a softball!”
Copeland was one who received support and participation from her family members at an early age. “I used to play in the yard everyday with my dad and brother. We would stay out there until dark doing all kinds of drills and games,” she said.
Copeland has attended many camps to improve her game.
“I started taking pitching lessons in sixth grade, switched pitching coaches the next year and she has been my pitching coach for five years now,” Copeland said.  “She’s a great coach and has taught me most everything I know.”
Copeland makes it a practice to join different teams during the off months to better her ability and keep her sharp on the field.
The honors awarded and the different kinds of teams she has played for over the year have been many. Copeland was named the ACA JV softball team Most Valuable Player for the 2006-2007 season; moved up to the varsity team in the seventh grade, in the 2008-2009 season she was the ACA Best Defensive Player; for the 2008-2009 season she was named to the second team All Big Bend Team; in 2008 she became the starting pitcher for the ACA varsity team, a position she had remained in throughout the 2011 season.  During the 2009-2010 season, she played for the Thunderbolts Travel Team. In the 2007-2009 seasons, Copeland pitched during the Regional Finals.
Copeland continues to train for softball in different ways. “I train throughout the year running, conditioning and lifting weights. I try to do some kind of workout every single day, because it builds my confidence and endurance on the mound as well as the batter’s box.  During the season I run every morning and we lift weights three times a week before practice.
So what serves this young athlete as motivation for all she partakes in? “I try to push myself as hard as my body will let me because I want to be the best I can possibly be. I don’t want to look back one day and say that I didn’t live up to my full potential, so every chance I get to work out, run or pitch, I take it,” said Copeland.
Throughout her pitching career at Aucilla, Copeland’s statistics have been phenomenal. In her freshman year on varsity, she chalked up a 13-5 season, striking out 61 batters. She specialized in three different pitches and her speed averaged 52-55 mph. In her sophomore year, her record was 22-4, She pitched 140 innings, striking out 130 batters, specialized in five different pitches and built her speed to an average of 59-60 mph. As a junior, her season record was 11-8. She pitched 110 innings, striking out 120 batters. She specialized in six pitches. Her speed improved to 60+ mph and her batting average was .264. She did miss playing in seven games due to a pulled muscle. Statistics for this season have not yet been tabulated.
Other than being an exceptional athlete, Copeland also remains an exceptional student, making straight A’s. By the time she graduates, she will have completed almost a year-and-a-half of college.
Copeland also participates in other sports at ACA. “I have cheered at Aucilla for five years and was co-captain in my eighth grade year on JV and my senior year on varsity.  I played basketball at ACA for four years and I ran cross country this past year,” she added.
In her senior year, several other colleges have approached her about playing softball for them. The colleges include Methodist University, College of Central Florida, Pensacola State, Liberty University and North Carolina Westland.
Now that she has signed with St. John’s, Copeland already knows what she plans to study in for a career in the future. “I know for a fact I want to do something in the medical field. I want to go into pharmacy but I would also love to go to medical school to be either a dermatologist or anesthesiologist,” she said.
In closing, Copeland wished to add, ”First off, I want to thank the Lord for giving me the talent to play the sport I love most. I want to thank my parents for giving me everything and supporting me for the 12 years I’ve been playing ball. I want to thank Mr. Edwin for hanging in there and coaching me all these years. Thank you to my pitching coach, Ms. Lori, for preparing me to pitch in college. Thank you to all of my teachers for helping me whenever I needed it. And thank you to all of my friends and my boyfriend Jake for supporting me and being there for me no matter what I love you all so much.”

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Basketball Players Honored At ACA

January 27, 2011 Sports Comments Off

By Fran Hunt
Special from ECB Publlishing, Inc.
Prior to going into their game against Munroe, January 21, the Aucilla Christian Academy varsity basketball players were honored during Senior Night. Each player was escorted out by his/her parents and introduced to fans.
“Our Aucilla Athletic Boosters are honored to have a special recognition for our senior  Basketball players and their families tonight. This is to commemorate the last time these seniors will play in Aucilla’s gym as a team. We would like to thank these seniors and their families for the commitment they have had to our athletic program,” it was announced.
Senior Taryn Copeland is the daughter of Tom and Debbie Copeland of Greenville.  She has played basketball for Aucilla for four years.  After graduation she plans on attending St. John’s River State College where she has received a softball scholarship and then transfer to Florida A&M University to attend Pharmacy school.
Senior Anna Finlayson is the daughter of Mac and Mary Beth Finlayson of Ashville. She has played basketball for Aucilla for six years.  After graduation she will continue her education at North Florida Community College and then transfer to Flagler College to pursue a degree in Elementary Education and Youth Ministry.
Senior Tiffany Funderburke is the daughter of Joe and Denene Hurst from Thomasville, Ga.  She has played basketball for Aucilla for three years.  Upon graduation, she plans to attend Valdosta State University to pursue a degree in Nursing.
Senior Nikki Hamrick is the daughter of Beverly Hamrick and Wayne Hamrick of Greenville. She has played basketball for the Warriors for six years.  After graduation from Aucilla, she will be attending Tallahassee Community College to pursue a career in dental hygiene.
Senior Kaitlin Jackson is the daughter of David and Cathy Jackson of Monticello.  She has been a member of the Aucilla Lady Warriors basketball team for six years.  She also serves as the team captain.  Upon graduation she is looking to attend the University of North Florida in Jacksonville where she has received an academic scholarship.
Senior Cheltsie Elizabeth Kinsley is the daughter of Paul Kinsley of Pinetta and Emerald Greene of Madison.  She has played basketball for a total of eight years.  During that entire eight years, she has played with her teammate and fellow classmate Abigail Vasquez.  After graduation she has plans to attend North Florida Community College for two years and then transfer to a university to get a degree in accounting and take over her mother’s newspaper businesses.
Senior Sarah Sorensen is the daughter of Eric and Patricia Sorensen of Monticello. She was escorted by her father, Eric, and her sister, Tristen Sorensen.  She has been playing basketball for six years.  After graduation she plans to attend Valdosta State University, and hopes to become a member of their Cross Country Team.
Senior Lizeth Abigail Vasquez is the daughter of Fredy and Carmen Vasquez of Madison.  She has been a member of the Lady Warriors basketball team for four years and she also played three years at her previous school.  Upon graduation, she plans to finish her AA at North Florida Community College then transfer to Florida State University or the University of Florida where she hopes to attend medical school to be a pediatrician.
Senior Clark Christy is the son of Anthony and Charlotte Christy of Monticello.  He has played basketball for Aucilla for six years.  After graduation he plans to attend the college of his choice.
Senior Kent Jones is the son of Jeana Jackson of Perry and the late Marshall Jones. He has played basketball at Aucilla for three years. After graduation, he plans to attend Florida State University to pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Senior Marcus Roberts is the son of Rodney and Monica Roberts of Waukeenah. He has played basketball for Aucilla for three years. After graduation, he plans to attend the college of his choice.
Senior Brandon Darnell is the son of Sondra Darnell of Monticello and Terry Darnell of Wakulla. He has played basketball at Aucilla for three years. After graduation, he plans to attend Tallahassee Community College and then transfer to Florida State University to pursue a degree in Sports Management.

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Aucilla Christian Honor Roll

January 13, 2011 Education Comments Off

K-5 (Stephens)
Honor Roll
All E
Joleane Alexandrou, Brewster Bass, Anna Drawdy, Jace Grant, Macy Reagan, Kaitlyn Tharpe, Ali Townsend, Paxton Williams
All E and S
Ryan Adams, Aiden Day, Axel Day, Sammi Drawdy, Daniel Harrington, Samuel Kennedy, Harley McCord, Haylie McLeod, Riley Rutledge, Trenton Stuart, Caroline Taylor, Emma Tharpe
First Grade (Roberts)
All A’s
Turner Beshears, Kasey Chmura, Megan Vann, Tag Williams, Joshua Wurgler
All A’s and B’s
Caitlin Bates, Jacob Green, Tyler Hoenstine, Oliver Hutsell, Trent Rabon, Addison Shiver, Hunter Watson, Ben Whiddon
Second Grade (Love)
All A’s
Cole English
All A’s and B’s
Xander Ames, Natalie Andrews, Lindsey Davis, Jared Grant, Riley Hamrick, James Austin Hightower, Emmaleah Hooppell, Joanie MacNeill, Sarah Plain, Alissa Roland, Jarrett Roland, Riley Rowe, MaryRose Schwier, Tyler Slaughter, Travis Wheeler, Ramsey Wisenbaker
Second Grade (Bass) Multi-Age
All A’s
Abby Bowen, Joey Davis, Keira Evans, Kolton Grambling
All A’s and B’s
Selina Drawdy, Wyatt Stafford, Will Sullivan, Olivia Walton, Ginger Whiddon
Third Grade (Aman)
All A’s
Ansley English, Nathan Green, Brandon Hannon, Pierce Powers, Abby Reams, Ben Wurgler
All A’s and B’s
Jacob Barker, Dawson Bishop, Hailey Clark, Kinsey Clark, Jamieson Dalzell, Austin Dunkle, Joshua Eades, Cheyanne Gordon, Carl Hall, Jason Hamilton, Austin Hebert, Elizabeth Scheese, Albree Shiver, Austin Wheeler
Third Grade (Bass) Multi-Age
All A’s
Mylie Rogers
All A’s and B’s
Bailey McLeod
Fourth Grade (Whiddon)
All A’s
Alexis Alexandrou, Grace Beshears, RB Bowen, Megan Schofill
All A’s and B’s
Brandon Bates, Andrew Burrus, Evan Courtney, Ian Hutsell, Ryan Jackson, Hayley Lewis, Maggie Mall, Austin McCord, Ayush Patel, Brieana Pratt, Chloe Reams, Gabe Rouse, Levi Stafford
Fifth Grade (Hughey)
All A’s
Timothy Finlayson, Camryn Grant, Cannon Randle
All A’s and B’s
Elliot Dalzell, Jessica Giddens, Elizabeth Hightower, Evan Hocking, Carly Joiner, Haley Jones, Hunter Key, Abigail Morgan, Grace Rouse, Brandon Slaughter, Joe Walton, Ria Wheeler, Mickaela Whiddon, Tedo Wilcox, Daniel Wurgler
Sixth Grade
All A’s
Stephanie English, Kelly Horne, Kate Whiddon
All A’s and B’s
Traynor Barker, Dena Bishop, Cali Burkett, Rebecca Carson, Peyton Collins, Faith Demott, Sarah Hall, Joe Hannon, Brittany Hughes, Jenny Jackson, Kirsten Reagan, Ramsey Sullivan
Seventh Grade
All A’s
Taylor Copeland, Sam Hogg, Justin Welch, Emma Witmer
All A’s and B’s
Meagan Giddens, Abigail Hettinger, Ally Mall, Taylor McKnight, T. J. Swords, Sarah Tharpe, Courtney Watts, Gaige Winchester
Eighth Grade
All A’s and B’s
Austin Bishop, Morgan Cline, Ricky Finlayson, Sarah James, Kinzi Mattingly, Carson Nennstiel
Ninth Grade
All A’s
Cole Davis, Aimee Love
All A’s and B’s
Lauren Demott, Hunter Horne, Ashlyn Mills, Jessica Welch
Tenth Grade
All A’s
Ashli Cline, Kaley Love, Hadley Revell, Audrey Waters, Pamela Watt, Josh Wood
All A’s and B’s
Alexis Burkett, Jay Finlayson, Russell Fraleigh, Jared Jackson, Whitney McKnight, Ashley Schofill
Eleventh Grade
All A’s
Josh Funderburke, Tyler Jackson, Shelby Witmer
All A’s and B’s
Stacie Brock, Vickie Perry, Tori Self, Sunnie Sorensen, Philip Watts
Twelfth Grade
All A’s
Clark Christy, Nikki Hamrick, Kaitlin Jackson, Sarah Sorensen, Abigail Vasquez, Nathan Williams
All A’s and B’s
Jake Armstrong, Taryn Copeland, Anna Finlayson, Tiffany Funderburke, Jessica Hagan, Kent Jones, Cheltsie Kinsley, Lisa Kisamore, Caroline Mueller, Taylor Pridgeon, Ceira Roland, Chelsea Wallace

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ACA Coach Hughes Passes Reins to Former Player Drew Sherrod

January 11, 2011 Sports Comments Off

By Fran Hunt

Special to Greene Publishing, Inc.

Longtime Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Head Baseball Coach Ray Hughes has decided to step down from his position following 34 years as the program’s head coach and one year with its junior varsity.

Hughes will reverse roles with first-year Assistant Coach Drew Sherrod, who played for Hughes from 2001-2005 and will take over as head coach, effective immediately.

While playing for Aucilla under Hughes’ leadership, Sherrod and the Warriors were District Champions in 2003, 2004 and 2005. They were also Regional Finalists in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

In the ACA record books, the second highest most runs scored during one game was in 2005 against John Paul II, when the Warriors scored 28 runs.

In 2004, Sherrod scored the second highest most home runs in one season with eight.

In 2005, Sherrod also tied for the most RBIs in a season with 46, a record set by Leonard Thigpen in 1984.

Hughes, who recently retired as ACA’s athletic director after 25 years of service, felt it was in his best interest, as well as that of the program’s, to hand over the reins to Sherrod and serve as his assistant.

“I have been extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to coach a game I love for the past 35 years,” Hughes said. “Drew Sherrod was one of the most dedicated players I ever coached. I think he will do an excellent job.”

“After having led our program for over 30 years, we can’t thank Ray Hughes enough for all of his dedication and efforts in serving our school, our students and our Savior,” said ACA Principal Richard Finlayson. “He has positively impacted so many people in so many ways. We are excited about his commitment to continue to be a vital part of our coaching staff and about his enthusiasm in regard to the future of our baseball program.”

“We are also excited about turning the reins over to Drew Sherrod,” Finlayson added. “He is extremely knowledgeable about baseball and is a very positive coach that approaches coaching with a great deal of enthusiasm. Most importantly, he is looking forward to the opportunity to serve God through this new role. We have great confidence that our baseball program will continue to grow and thrive under Coach Sherrod’s leadership.”

Sherrod recently joined the ACA staff as a physical-education instructor, assistant varsity football coach and middle-school boy’s basketball coach.

“I am so excited and thankful to have this opportunity,” Sherrod said. “Coach Hughes is a legend at this school as well as in the sport of baseball. It means the world to me that I get to coach at my alma mater but it is extra special that I get to coach alongside Coach Hughes.

“It is going to be a great challenge, but one I am very much looking forward to,” Sherrod added.

Sherrod, a standout pitcher and infielder for Hughes, went on to play one year with North Florida Community College before transferring to Florida State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management. Sherrod is also an instructor with the Southern Ball Academy of Tallahassee.

“Coach Sherrod has proven extremely beneficial to all of our sports programs since joining our staff in August,” said ACA Athletic Director Mary Beth Bishop. “He brings substantial knowledge of fundamentals and technique and his enthusiasm for our baseball program has our players more than ready for the upcoming season.”

The Warriors begin regular season play around the diamond, against Hamilton County at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 15, away.

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