Soil to Spoon – Scotty Wynn’s story from NACD on Vimeo.
Scotty Wynn, a fifth generation farmer in Hamilton County, is a student at Madison Academy and he discusses farming on a National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) video.
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC. FUELS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Local BP Branded Marketer Helps Make Impact on Area Organizations
FLORIDA (FEBRUARY 21, 2012) – Two local organizations received a big boost recently as BP gas station owners displayed their commitment to supporting such establishments. As part of the BP Fueling Communities Program, local BP Branded Marketer Johnson & Johnson Inc. was able to contribute monetary donations to Madison Academy and the Junior Auxiliary of Madison County. Each organization received grants in the amount of $3,250.
The BP Fueling Communities program provides grants to local organizations that are nominated by BP’s Branded Marketers to support the communities in which they do business. Fueling Communities gives back to local organizations that support health, education, youth, food and housing to spread charity and goodwill.
Head of Madison Academy, Janna Barrs, expressed gratitude upon receiving the donation.
“We greatly appreciate BP and Johnson & Johnson Inc.’s commitment to the betterment of our community and its educational institutions,” Barrs stated. “The grant that was extended to our institution will be used to further enhance our educational program,” explained Barrs.
Cathy Rogers, President of the Junior Auxiliary of Madison County, also expressed appreciation in regards to receiving the grant.
“Junior Auxiliary of Madison County spends around $15,000 toward several service projects annually. The grant that we received will benefit the Junior Auxiliary as it will be contributed toward those projects,” explained Rogers.
Several service projects are lined up for the Junior Auxiliary of Madison County for the 2011-2012 year, including the JA Gems program, NFCC Scholarship program, and the Kids in Crisis program to name a few.
“As a local BP Branded Marketer, Johnson & Johnson Inc. was inspired to support these local organizations in order to give back to the community,” said Jay Johnson, president of Johnson & Johnson Inc. “Johnson & Johnson Inc. hopes that programs such as the BP Fueling Communities program will allow them to continue to make significant contributions to local organizations and causes.”
About BP’s Fueling Communities Program
The BP Fueling Communities program provides grants to local organizations that are nominated by BP’s Branded Marketers to support the communities in which they do business. Fueling Communities gives back to local organizations that support health, education, youth, food and housing to spread charity and goodwill.
“Kelly Center Christmas Classic” Dec. 16-17 at NFCC to raise money for student scholarships
MADISON, FL – Enjoy cheering on some local basketball teams while helping raise money for a good cause – student scholarships at North Florida Community College. Teams from Corinth Christian Academy, New Testament Christian Center, Madison County Central School, Madison Academy and Lighthouse Christian Academy will compete on Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17 at the NFCC Colin P. Kelly Fitness Center in the “Kelly Center Christmas Basketball Classic.” Admission per day is $3 for adults and $1 for students and children ages five and up; includes entrance to all four games on the given day.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16, 2011
4:00 p.m. Corinth -vs- Lighthouse (Girls Team)
5:15 p.m. Madison Academy -vs- New Testament (Boys Team)
6:30 p.m. New Testament -vs- Madison Central (Girls Team)
7:45 p.m. Corinth -vs- Madison Central (Boys Team)
SATURDAY, DEC. 17, 2011
12:00 p.m. New Testament -vs- Corinth (Girls Team)
1:15 p.m. New Testament -vs- Corinth (Boys Team)
2:30 p.m. Madison Academy -vs- Madison Central (Boys Team)
3:45 p.m. Lighthouse -vs- Madison Central (Girls Team)
For more information, contact Clyde Alexander at (850) 973-1609 or 973-0741.
Madison Academy Honors Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Courtney Strickland (left) was honored as Madison Academy’s Valedictorian. Amelia Blanton (right) was honored as Madison Academy’s Salutatorian.
By Leigh Ann Browning
Madison Academy
Madison Academy’s 2011 Salutatorian, Amelia Blanton, is the daughter of Joe and Robin Blanton. She was a member of the National Junior Beta Club and played for the Lady Panthers Volleyball team in 2010. Amelia participated in the Duke Talent Search in the 7th grade, and with her scores, she qualified for State Recognition.
Madison Academy’s 2011 Valedictorian, Courtney Strick- land, is the daughter of Glenn and Tiffany Strickland. She was a member of the National Junior Beta Club. She played softball for the Lady Panthers in sixth and seventh grade and volleyball in the eighth grade. She participated in the Duke Talent Search in 7th grade. She attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference last year in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations and “Great Job!” for all the hard work required to become Salutatorian and Valedictorian!
Madison Academy 4th Grade Class Human Body Project
The fourth grade class are showing off their completed cutouts of the human body on Crazy Hair Day at Madison Academy. Front row, left to right: Blake Sevor, Claire Maultsby, Cody Smith, Marcial Lopez, Caroline Jennings, Aubrey Day, Kaylee Groover and Reese Rutherford; Back row left to right: Christian Nitschke, Dilan Lawson, Logan Lepper, Brandon Bunch, Jarod Johnson, Brad Bunch, John Luke Waring, Dawson Rutherford, Summer Blair, Olivia Graham and Roderick Shaw
By Crysti Hanfield,
4th Grade Teacher
Madison Academy
Do you know what comes together to form tissue? Do you know which system of your body is in charge of feeding your cells? Well, the fourth grade class at Madison Academy can answer these questions and more! They studied the human body for quite some time this spring. They learned that every part of your body is made up of cells joined together to make tissues. They also know that those very same tissues join together and make organs, and when those organs work together they create an organ system. The students also took time to learn about the function of each system. When all of those systems join together, humans have what everyone knows very personally as the human body. It was neat for the students to realize that most of the work that happens inside of the body is automatic, meaning that they do not even have to think about it for it to work properly.
As the students learned about each system, they colored and cut paper representations of organs. Once each organ was ready, the students placed all the pieces together on a paper cutout shaped like the human body. Many of the pieces move so the students can lift or turn the organ and see another organ underneath. Students even drew faces and made hair for their cutouts.
Making these examples of the human body is a tradition for the fourth graders at Madison Academy. Each year when the project begins, the students know that summer is near, and they are soon to become fifth graders. It is a tradition that is truly enjoyed by both teachers and students.
Academy Students Visit Kennedy Space Center
By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Three, two, one…Blast Off! The students of Mrs. Leigh Ann Browning’s seventh grade class got to experience first-hand the excitement of everything space related on their trip to the Kennedy Space Center. This overnight adventure gave them the opportunity to experience things that most people will never be able to.
The group of teens did not get to see the final launch of the Endeavor Space Shuttle, however they were there the day after the launch was made. They got to go to the Astronaut Hall of Fame and see some of the most famous people in aeronautic history. While there the students also got to right space simulators. The group spent their evening sleeping under the Saturn V rocket; it is the largest rocket ever built.
Seen alongside an astronaut mannequin from left to right are: Jordan Williams, Teagan Dunn, Zackery Peterson, Michael McCamman, Kyle Rogers, Dorian Alberti, Clay Hall and Dalton Gramling.
While at the Kennedy Space Center, the students were able to go on scavenger hunts and to tour the Rocket Garden. The students also got to ride on the Shuttle Launch Experience, which, as one might guess, simulates a real life space shuttle launch. The group also got to see an IMAX 3D movie about the Hubble Telescope.
The group also got a chance to listen to and speak with Jack Lousma. Lousma was one of 19 astronauts selected by NASA in 1966. He was a pilot on Skylab III in 1973 where he logged over 1,619 hours in space. He also spent 11 hours on two spacewalks outside of the Skylab III. Lousma was also the spacecraft commander of the third flight of the space shuttle Columbia.
Madison Academy Celebrates Arbor Day
Mrs. Branham’s 6th Grade Math Class is seen in front of the oak tree. In the back row from left to right are Sarah Evans, Will Sircy, Katelyn McCamman, Jim Flournoy, Jacob Johnson, Daulton Browning, Caterina Arnold, Camryn Strickland, Alexis Bowen, Katie Burnette, Summer Langell and Meghan Tobin. In the front row are Jacob Hammers, Hunter Holman, Garrett King, John Flournoy, Brandon Segrest, Ross Bass, Stephen Miller and Natalie Vasquez.
By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
“Did you ever wonder about the life of a tree; if trees could see; what would it be? The passage of time, our history! A unique tree we especially chose, an oak tree so named for Carolyn Rowe. Now first we had to determine its age, a tree so humongous – how could we gauge? To the computer we went to Google a site, and lo and behold it gave an answer so right. Measure circumference in centimeters 1.5 meters from the ground, circumference we remember is the distance around. With meter sticks and string we headed to that tree, and measured and re-measured not once, twice, but times three. From there we divided that number by 2.5 and discovered the age of that tree – sakes alive! 602 centimeters the circumference of that oak, so 241 years was the age…that’s no joke!” Willa Branham wrote this poem for the Arbor Day project at Madison Academy.
In honor of Arbor Day, the students and staff at Madison Academy decided to determine the age of the oak tree in the front of their school. Arbor Day is nationally celebrated holiday where people are encouraged to plant or care for trees and other plants. The oak in front of the Academy has been dedicated to the past Head-of-School, Mrs. Carolyn Rowe.
The students were taught how to calculate the age of a tree. There were a lot of measurements and calculations that had to be figured out before the students could come up with an exact number. The tree in front of Madison Academy, after many calculations, was found to be around 241 years old.
After determining the trees age, the students researched the history of Florida and some of the historic events that that tree has stood tall during.
In honor of Arbor Day, the students were also asked about their favorite seasons, encouraged to write tree-honoring poems and to draw pictures of trees. Some of the classes also did a project on the life processes of a tree, from the time it is planted, until it is full grown.
To see a video put together by the Madison Academy on the history of Florida and the Carolyn Rowe tree visit www.greenepublishing.com.
Videos: Madison Academy 5K Circus
See Kristin Finney’s story in this week’s newspaper
Video: Madison Academy Students Arbor Day Video
Video produced by students at Madison Academy.
Madison Academy Hosts Annual May Fete
In the first row from left to right are Natalie Vasquez, Jacob Johnson, Meghan Tobin, Stephen Miller, Hunter Holman and Brandon Segrest. In the second row are: Shellby Cooke, Jacob Hanners, Garrett King, Jim Flournoy, Will Sircy, John Flournoy and Ross Bass. In the third row are Caterina Arnold, Katelyn McCamman, Sarah Evans, Summer Langell, Camryn Strickland and Katie Burnette. In the back row are Queen, Alexis Bowen and King,Dalton Browning.
By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The sounds of class children’s songs could be heard from all around the Madison Academy on Friday, May 6. The students of Madison Academy danced to songs such as “Lean on Me,” “The More We Get Together,” and “I’ll Be There For You.” The winners of the May Fete Queen and King were also announced during the presentation. This year’s May Fete Queen and King were Alexis Bowen (Queen) and Dalton Browning (King).
The presentation began, as it does every year, with the dance around the Maypole and the coronation of the May Fete Court. Following this the group sang the intro song, “You’ve Got A Friend In Me.” The 3K students then performed “Peanut Butter And Jelly Time.” This was followed by the fourth grade singing, “Thank You For Being A Friend.” The second graders then sang, “We Go Together.” The fifth grade group did an excellent performance of, “Lean On Me.” 5K then followed with, “The More We Get Together.” Following that song were the third graders singing, “Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine.” 4K then sang “Waka Waka.” The seventh graders performed, “Ill Be There For You.” The final song was sang by the first graders, they sang, “The Friendship Train.” The entire performance was narrated by the eighth graders.
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald Greene, May 6, 2011 The second grade class did their song and dance in honor of Catherine Maultsby. In the first row from left to right are Bryanna Storey, Abigayle Reeves, Emily Parker, Savannah Curtis, Jasmine Bryan and Kersten Malone. In the back row, left to right, are Ben Whigham, T.J. Squirers, Will Carpenter, Brady Browning, Andrew Pennington, Scotty Wynn, Tyler Platt, Emery Wilkerson, Blaydon Plain and Elliot Williams.
Madison Academy’s Eighth Graders Take Trip to D.C.
By Leigh Ann Browning
Madison Academy
Madison Academy’s “Senior” Class travelled to the nation’s capital March 20-24. What an educational and eventful week the 13 students and 10 chaperones had! We saw so numerous monuments and memorials and visited many museums, such as the International Spy Museum, several Smithsonian, and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, but many students said that the museum that made the biggest impact on them was the Holocaust Museum.
A highlight of the trip was having four Panthers take place in the wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The four students were Erin Barrs, Amelia Blanton, Jesse Smith, and Tyler Zimmerly. What an honor!
All of the students in the class helped make the wreath before leaving on the trip. The wreath was placed by the four students at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was a beautiful way to honor all of those who have given their lives for America or who are currently serving. It was our way of saying, “THANK YOU!” God Bless America!
Before the wreath laying ceremony at Arlington (from left to right) are: Amelia Blanton, Jesse Smith, Mrs. Leigh Ann Browning, Tyler Zimmerly, and Erin Barrs.
Madison Academy Hosts 3rd Annual Clay Shoot
On Friday, January 21st, Madison Academy’s Board of Directors held its third Annual Clay Shoot at Southwind Sporting Clays and Quail in Quitman, Ga.
This year’s event hosted a total of 13, four person teams competing 12 rounds of skeet. After finishing the course, shooters participated in a friendly, but lively, “Flush and Flurry” competition.
The winning teams were Madison Dental Associates and Tri-State Utility Products, Inc.
The high shooter honors went to Dan Rutherford and Matt Webb, and the team of Clint Rogers. Clint Roberts took home the “Flush and Flurry” prize. The big winner of the day was Jay Fraleigh of Madison. Jay’s name was drawn as the winner of this year’s Rifle Raffle.
Following the shoot, participants enjoyed an excellent lunch prepared and served by the Madison Academy Parent and Teacher Club members.
The lunch featured Boston butts that was smoked by Glen Frith and seasoned to perfection by Melinda Smith.
Photo submitted Team Ameriprise Financial Mark Branham, Donnie Bass, Kevin Anderson and Joey Knight are enjoying the clay shoot.
The day’s rainy weather certainly did not dampen the spirits of the participants or the volunteers!
Event Sponsors included, Madison County Community Bank; Browning & Sons, Inc.; Cass Burch Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep; Deep Roots Meat; Fortis Environmental Group; Greenville Timber Corp.; Justin Davis Logistics, Inc.; Siegers Seed Company; Tri-State Utility Products; Wendy Anderson-Ameriprise; Madison Dental Associates;, Fourstar Freightliner; Madison Scrap Metals; Odiorne Insurance; Crosby Enterprises, Inc.; Jayson’s Heating and Air; Smith Abstract & Title Co.; CF Webb & Son Logging; Hall’s Muffler Service; Davis, Schnitker, Reeves, & Browning, Copeland & Schnitker PA; We Insure Florida; Conners Sign and Nextran Lake City.
Proceeds from this event will ensure that Madison Academy students and faculty members stay current with technology trends.
Madison Academy BETA Club Holds Induction And Banquet
Photo submitted Newly inducted members include, from left to right, Jim Flournoy, Will Sircy, Summer Langell, Caterina Arnold, Jacob Johnson, Daulton Browning and Ross Bass.
The ceremony concluded with the new members taking the pledge and receiving their pins. The Beta motto is, “Let us Lead by Serving Others” and as such members work on service projects to help the school and community throughout the year. The sponsor of the Madison Academy Junior Beta Club is Willa Branham.
The Madison Academy Junior Beta Club is an integral part of the National Beta Club and is governed by the same rules and policies.
The membership is comprised of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. In order to be inducted into the Beta Club, a student must have an overall grade point average of 92%. To remain a member, a student must maintain a 90% grade point average with no grade below a “B” in any academic class, as well as maintain an “S” in citizenship.
Madison Academy Cheerleaders Celebrate A Great Season
A team must put in countless hours preparing for game day. They must train, work, and condition their bodies to compete at the highest level and this is just the cheerleading squad! The Madison Academy cheerleaders have put in hours of practice during school and after school preparing for each Panther basketball game.
The Panther cheerleaders attended every home game this year and cheered their team to victory. The girls had to remember many different cheers, along with the routines to each cheer. The Madison Academy cheerleaders also showed off their talents during each halftime by doing amazing routines and cheers to pump the fans up.
Madison Academy offers cheerleading to any fourth and fifth grade student who can handle the intense pressures of performing in the spotlight.
The Panther cheerleaders were coached by Cathy Rogers and Jamie Andrews. The coaches were fantastic and made sure each cheerleader was always prepared on and off the court. They offered a wonderful opportunity for the young girls and this experience will stick with them forever.
The Madison Academy basketball team would also like to thank the cheerleaders for being in attendance and picking them up throughout the season. Great job, cheerleaders!
The Panther Cheerleaders are seen above. On the front row, from left to right, are Cathy Rogers (Sponsor), Skyler Dunn (Panther), Caroline Jennings, Kaylee Groover, Aubrey Day, Reese Rutherford and Jamie Andrews (Sponsor) On the back row, from left to right, are Erin Jarvis, Katelyn Scott, Kaylie Rogers, Mary Hannah Smith, Kylie Andrews and Hannah Zimmerly.
