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Harding Seniors help

feed the homeless at

thanksgiving feast

Several Harding Seniors and volunteers came out on Thanksgiving morning to the Cook Convention Center to help feed the homeless in Memphis. The students all helped serve the food to over 2,000 people that came to the event. Baptist Health system was offering free flu shots and there were free blankets and coats handed out. All of the students were blessed by the experience.

Marlon Brown Wins Div. II-A

Back, Mr. Football Award

Entire list of winners

Lions lose 36-34 in the state

championship Game

The Harding Lions fans took over MTSU stadium Tuesday easily doubling the crowd of Davidson Academy, the much closer school. The Lion crowd was estimated at over 800. Led by "all everything" Marlon Brown, the Lions playing in their first ever championship game, could not overcome Davidson's three trick plays that each resulted in a touchdown. For much more about the game and pictures follow this link to the
Football State Championship Central

Sodexo Meal Plan Payment Reminders

For grades JK-12, January through May meal plan payments are due to Sodexo December 1. Sodexo will distribute meal plan payment reminders to students the first week of November. For more information call Sodexo at 684-1160.

Brian Collins

wins spelling bee

Brian Collins is no scoundrel, but he is the 2008 spelling bee winner for Cherry Road. Mr. Pinkerton, the pronouncer, could not stump him. After spelling words like "explicitly" , "nominal", "extrasensory", and "telegenic"; Brian spelled the word "scoundrel" to cinch the title. Alec Anderson was the runner-up.
Congratulations to all our participants. Brian will represent Harding at the Memphis-Shelby County bee in February. Pictured: Mrs. Patti Copeland, Academic Supervisor; Brian Collins

Ryan Dulaney and Chris Nunn

sign scholarships

with UT Martin and Lipscomb

Ryan DuLaney signed a letter of intent with The University of Tennessee Martin to play golf. Ryan was State Runner-up two years running, and a finalist for Best of Prep Golfer. Chris Nunn, who helped lead the Lions to their first ever DII A State Baseball Championship, signed his letter to play baseball for Lipscomb.

Congratulations All

Southwest Senior High

Honor Choir

Front row (l to r)
Mary Elizabeth Strange, Suzanne Chapman, Alicia Guthrie, Ashley Ragland, Chelsea Essary, Whitney Horner
Back row (l to r)
Gerald Brown, Cary McClurg, Alex DeTorres, Max Michael, Matthew Shanklin, Thomas Welborn

Congratulations All

Southwest Junior High

Honor Choir

Front row (l to r)
Phillip Walker, Rachel Garson, Margaret Wheless, Sarah Hughes, Jackie Hader, Kabrina Thompson, Jonathan Chapman
Back row (l to r)
Parks Flowers, John Frizzell, Forrest Hughes, Knox Greer, James Chapman, Ricky Tappan, Joe Thornton, Alex Guy, Alec Anderson, Stephen Thompson, Colby McBride, Christian May

Elementary Students Learn

From Mock Vote

On Monday, November 3, Harding Academy's elementary students participated in the largest MOCK presidential election ever! Students in all 50 states cast their votes in the internet election sponsored by American Legacy Publishing®, the producer of Studies Weekly publications. What a great way for the students to see how their vote COUNTS! ...view pictures

Sodexo Meal Plan Payment Reminders

For grades JK-12, January through May meal plan payments are due to Sodexo December 1. Sodexo will distribute meal plan payment reminders to students the first week of November. For more information call Sodexo at 684-1160.

Open House attracts

future students

Harding Academy Cherry Road hosted an open house on Sunday, Nov. 2, for students entering grades 7-12 from Harding locations as well as other schools in the community. Parents and students were able to talk with teachers, coaches, and school administration about activities, curriculum and much more. Harding's high school students served as tour guides, plus students from band, theater, and A cappella performed. The Cherry Road Parent Club mothers provided decorations and refreshments. The Lord provided a gloriously beautiful day and a sweet, sweet Spirit. ...view pictures

both girls and boys

cross country teams finish

2nd in the state!

Both the girls and boys Cross Country teams ran solid races and claimed the TSSAA Division II-A State Runner-Up Titles Saturday at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, TN.For the girls, the top four runners earned all-state honors. Sloan Scott (2nd), Kalena Baskin (3rd), Chelsea Essary (5th), and Audrey Sharp (14th) were the medalists.


In the boys race our medaling all-state members were Ben Ashley (8th), Andy Hendrix (9th), Max Michael (11th), Chris Stalcup (13th), and Richard Ashley (15th).

....more

Lady Lion Volleyball

back to back State Titles

The Lady Lions defeated St. George's in three straight games to win the title for the second year in a row. ...read more

Red Ribbon Week

at Cordova

Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated campaign to reduce the demand for drugs through prevention and education programs. By wearing red and participating in other activities students at Harding Academy demonstrated their ardent opposition to drug use during the last week of October. The Academy’s 2008 theme for Red Ribbon Week was “Join the Fight Against Drugs”. Students were treated as soldiers in the fight and given camouflage pencils and pins to wear with the theme inscription. ....more

Brittany Smith crowned

homecoming queen

Sophomores win JUGG

See All Homecoming Week in Pictures

Lady Lions Capture

Regional Title

Lady Lions Volleyball Team won the title of Region Champions Wednesday, October 22. The Lady Lions defeated host team St. George’s in three straight games to defend their title. Lindsey Allison and Callie West were named to the All Tournament Team, with Allison being named MVP of the tournament. Congratulations Lady Lions on a job well done!

YaYa’s Third Time at

Habitat for Humanity

The Harding Academy YaYa’s, a women’s service group, got an early start at 6:30 Saturday, Oct. 18 on their their third annual time to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity. Kayla Card, Sarah Fleischhauer, Hannah Hendon, Whitney Horner, Jenee Kimball, Madison Kimbrell, Brittany Neal, Morgan Petrovich, Breauna Phillips, Anne Rawlinson, Mary Richerson, Jessica Simmons, and Candace Wilson worked with their YaYa sponsor, Mrs. Kathy Davis. The YaYa’s have other service projects planned.
pictures of the Ya Ya's at work

Harding to Host 3 on 3

Basketball Tournament

Looking to showcase your basketball skills? Then look no further. Saturday, November 15th, Harding Academy will feature talent from all across the city in the Lady Lion Inaugural 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Double elimination brackets in 5 different divisions will allow you and your team to put it all on the line to claim the title of the City’s Finest Basketball Team. Registration is currently open to the public. Participants from 8 years old to 100 years old are eligible. Teams can be single gender or mixed, it is your choice. If you are an athlete, make sure you speak with your coach regarding eligibility rules before signing up. more info
registration form

Harding Academy is

Moving Forward!

Exciting News about the Lakeland and Cordova Campuses

Homecoming Week is Oct. 20-24. T-shirts are on sale for $12 each in four hot colors. Read the SGA page for information about dress-up days, the CUP, Homecoming Court and more...

Claire Haines and

Katie Walker named

Commended Students

Seniors Claire Haines and Katie Walker have been named Commended Students in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. Although they will not continue in the 2009 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2009 competition by taking the 2007 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. The young people named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding academic potential by their strong performance in this highly competitive program.

Phillip Branch Outstanding

Participant in National

Achievement Scholarship

Program

Senior Phillip Branch has been named an Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program. These students scored in the top four percent of more than 150,000 Black Americans who requested consideration in the 2009 National Achievement Program when they took the 2007 PSAT. A roster of these students' names, high schools, and tentative major choices is being sent to about 1500 colleges and universities.

Faculty and Staff

show support for

Breast Cancer Research

There were 45 Cherry Rd. faculty and staff who participated in the Lee National Denim Day. The money will go to the Women's Cancer Programs of EIF (Entertainment Industry Foundation Initiatives).

Harding English Department

wins awards

This month the National Council of Teachers of English is honoring the top high school senior writers from across the country. These writers were chosen from almost 2000 students from all 50 states who were nominated in their junior year by their teachers. Nominated students were required to submit samples of their best writing and were also required to write an impromptu essay under supervision. A team of English teachers from each state judged the writing. Harding Academy is one of only six Tennessee schools to have a winning writer, Katie Walker. In addition, the Harding Academy English Department has also received a commendation from the National Council of Teachers of English for excellence in its instructional program as evidenced by the high quality of writing of its students.

Up The Down Staircase

Harding Academy Theatre wrapped up their presentation of Up the Down Staircase Saturday night. The play follows Miss Barrett, a new and idealistic teacher, through her first year at an inner city school in New York in the 1960s. Her experiences will tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings. Anyone who has been a teacher or a student will identify with this classic story of the American classroom. Photo Gallery

Lion Fusion 2008

Harding students, Parents and Faculty relaxed and enjoyed barbecue while the Jake Brothers Band entertained the crowd before the varsity football game. The Harding Pep band and Harding Cheerleaders were on hand to help the Parents club provide entertainment as well. A Lion Fusion art poster contest was held between all the sixth grade students with prizes awarded for first, second and third place. All proceeds from the event are utilized to benefit Harding students.
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Seventh Graders Receive

their bibles during

special assembly

"They are not just words written on paper...they are life altering". This was the message our seventh graders received Wednesday, September 10, from Mr. Jonathan Murphy during the Seventh Grade Bible Ceremony. After being surrounded by the Senior Class singing "Thy Word is A Lamp Unto My Feet," the seventh graders walked across the Auditorium stage to receive their own personalized Harding Bibles made available through the generosity of The Dr. Gaylon and Mrs. Deanna Smith Endowment. It is our great hope that the words of these Bibles will sink deep into their hearts as God guides them in the path of righteousness.
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To learn more about The Smith Endowment click here

Harding Launches

Online Giving

Harding Academy is pleased to announce the availability of online giving. Now through our secure website, members of the Harding family can support the mission and students of the school by giving online via credit card or e-check. "Every gift makes a difference at Harding Academy. With many people no longer carrying checkbooks and more people choosing each year the conveniences of online shopping and online philanthropy, we feel it is important to make online giving available to our alumni, current parents, grandparents, past parents, faculty, staff, and friends," said Philip Cummings, the school's Director of Development.
To make an online donation or visit our secure giving site, click here

Secondary Parents, circle

Sept. 5 on your calendar

PowerSchool on-line grades

premiers that day!

We are pleased to announce that coming after Labor Day we will implement the PowerSchool on-line grading module so that you may access your student's current grades and attendance. You will be receiving a letter some time after Labor Day with the following information:

• The web site location
• Your confidential ID
• Your password
• Your student's confidential ID
• Your student's password

Please keep your passwords confidential so only you can access the information.
If you have any questions or problems, please email Mrs. Jane Maness at maness.jane@hardinglions.org or call her at 901-312-2880. Information about accessing Elementary grades will come later in the school year.

Early Childhood Cordova

Expands to the Farm Room

Early Childhood is growing! The Cordova campus has added a new EC3 room called "the Farm".Harding Åcademy graduate Jenna David( 06) returned to stencil the room with the Farm theme. "Miss" Ånn Srnka is the new Lead Teacher in the Farm Room.
Learn more about EC Cordova

Cordova Elementary

Introduces Debit Card

Lunchroom Program

Harding Cordova is updating the cafeteria for the 2008-09 school year. Students participating in the Sodexo lunch program are now using a debit card system. They love having their own cards and are excited to be on the same operation program used by the high school. Cathy Gatewood, the lunchroom manager, feels the new method of handling lunch money will help control lost lunch coupons and allow the lunch lines to move more quickly. This is an exciting change for our Cordova students.

Class of 2009 Kicks off the

new school year with

the Sr. Picnic

On August 5, the class of 2009 celebrated the beginning of their senior year with a picnic. They enjoyed a delicious dinner of BBQ and all the trimmings. The seniors participated in a Harding tradition and painted their handprints on the wall leading to the senior hallway. After this, the class received their banner, designed and presented by their parents. It will hang across the hall from the handprints, and includes the class Bible verse and each senior's name. This was an exciting event for all the seniors, and was a perfect way to kick off the new year.

Courtney Collins and

Marlon Brown Named

Athletes of the Year

by the Memphis Redbirds

and On the ball magazine

Courtney Collins, who graduated in May, and Marlon Brown, who will be a senior this year, have been named the Female and Male Athletes of the Year by The Memphis Redbirds and On the Ball Magazine.

Harding Cordova Hosts

Camp Invention

Harding Academy hosted Camp Invention for the first time at the Cordova location June 16-20 and it was a child inventor's dream! Pictured are Gibson Steed and Noah Heaton taking apart hard drives. 80 campers plus a staff of 18 worked constantly to ensure these creative minds were put to work with landing on a planet and planet survival, designing cars that can house eggs and keep them from breaking in a crash, creating amusement park rides, and taking apart non-working household appliances to create new inventions. What more could an inventor ask for? Plans are already underway for Summer 2009.
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