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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.

Soccer team finishes runner-up in TNCAA tournament

West Academy competed with Madison Academy for the Tennessee Christian Athletics Association [TNCAA] championship on the campus of Madison Academy, the host for this year’s soccer tournament Monday night at 6:00 pm after the original game and time got rescheduled because of weather concerns.  Madison scored first in the opening minutes of the match however West scored the equalizer shortly thereafter.  Madison went ahead later in the game scoring another two goals.  West continued to attack and was awarded a penalty kick and another kick just in front of the goal to tie the game.  The teams ended regulation play tied at 3-3.  The game was extended with two ten minute periods and a five-minute intermission. The first overtime period was scoreless but West Academy scored 3 goals in the second overtime period and won the championship 6-3.  The Madison Academy team played with heart and played well through adversity.

Madison soccer advances in TNCAA tournament

In a windy, overcast day, the first round of the Tennessee Christian Athletics Association was played at Madison Academy.  The first match was between Madison and Lancaster Academy.  Ian Petersen scored the first goal of the match shortly after the game began.  The teams battled for the rest of the first period before Lancaster scored the equalizer towards the end of the 1st period.  In the final period, the Knights scored three unanswered goals and won 4-1.

Last week the Knights competed with Dayspring Academy and won that match 8-2.

Soccer and Tennis teams win

In a rare pleasant evening game, the Madison soccer team traveled to Dayspring Academy and won the match 5-2.  The tennis team had a double header playing West Academy and later Dayspring Academy winning 8 out of the 14 matches.  For full details go to the MA-MCE Athletics web page.

Soccer and Tennis have Senior night

Soccer match ends before downpour

The soccer match yesterday with United Christian Academy at their school was moved up an hour to try and get the game in before a rainstorm arrived.  The teams were able to play however Madison lost 4-3.  The Knight player to score all three goals was Ian Petersen: one penalty kick and assists from Ryan Downs and Spencer Boskind.

For all the schedules and scores for our soccer and tennis teams go to knighthawks athletics.

Tennis team wins season opener

On Tuesday, in an indoor tennis match with Mount Judea High School, the Madison Academy team won 2-0.  On the same day, the soccer team played at home competing against Pleasant View Christian but lost 4-1.

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