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May 2007

  • Davidson Academy Campus Facility for Sale (PDF)


  • DA Graduate Places Fifth in Miss Universe Competition

    Former Davidson Academy graduate and current Miss USA Rachel Smith graced the stage in Mexico City at the 56th annual Miss Universe pageant. The entire production was watched by a live audience of 10,000 and more than 600 million television viewers worldwide. Smith received high scores in the swimsuit competition along with many other parts of the competition. She competed against 77 other women from all over the world. Congratulations on this great achievement, Rachel!

  • A Bountiful Day for Bear Pride Golf Classic


  • Fourth Graders Meet Governor Phil Bredesen

    On Tuesday, May 15, the fourth graders traveled to our State's Capitol building and the Tennessee State Museum. This is an annual trip as fourth graders learn more about Tennessee history. This year's fourth graders were excited that Governor Phil Bredesen was speaking at the Capitol. He greeted students in Mrs. Goad's, Mrs. Herrell's, and Mrs. Smith's classes with handshakes. They even had their picture made with our Governor!

  • Peek Participates in Fundraiser

    Kennady Peek, a second grader in Mrs. Murphy's class, recently participated in a national event to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network to benefit Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. The event was hosted by the Springfield Wal-Mart. Kennady was broadcast by XM Kids on satellite radio and was heard all over the United States.

    Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals all over the United States. For more information about this organization, visit XM Kids Traveling Road Show.

  • Softball Team Wins Regional Championship

    Davidson Academy's softball team recently won the Middle Region Division II championship, beating Father Ryan 4-1. They will now compete in the state tournament beginning May 22.

    Jackelyn Mead, Kasey Leonard, Holly Beth Jones all were named to the all region team and Ainsley McCullough was named the region MVP.

    For more information about the team's participation in the state competition in Murfreesboro, visit www.tssaa.org.

  • Choirs Win First Place at Competition

    Davidson Academy's Advanced Chorale and Junior Choir both took first place at Music in the Parks on April 20th and 21st in Atlanta, Ga. The Advanced Chorale received an excellent rating and the Junior Choir received a superior rating. Congratulations to both choirs!

  • Yandell Competes at Kentucky Opry

    Logan Yandell, a sixth grade student in Mrs. Clinkenbeard's homeroom, has been competing at the Kentucky Opry for the past several months. Through a series of eliminations, he recently competed in the Grand Finals. Logan played 2 songs on the mandolin and won first place in the Instrumental Division. He also has been asked to play in the Stars of Tomorrow Band at the Kentucky Opry this summer on Friday evenings. He had a great time. Logan is the son of Greg and Christa Yandell. Congratulations, Logan!

  • National Junior Honor Society Inducts New Members

    Twenty students were inducted into the Davidson Academy chapter of the National Junior Honor Society on May 9 in a ceremony attended by parents, faculty, classmates and friends. Membership in the society is based on scholarship, character, leadership, service and citizenship.

    New members include ninth graders Elizabeth Butler, Bradley Hinkle, and Derek Vaughn; and eighth graders Joshua Gregory, Emily Hancock, Brett Hardaway, Emily Jordan, Madison Kerns, Robert Mutter, Callie Oldfi eld, Haley Poole, Annalise Price, Brandon Ravenell, Katie Richey, Lauren Speck, Anna Steele, Kaleb Thomas, Shelby Vetter, Erin Wood and Taylor Wylie.

    The chapter also elected new officers. Serving for 2007-08 will be Betsy Swann, president; Thomas McLaughlin, vice president; Erin Cox, secretary; Matthew Roberts, treasurer; and Kristen Clay and Shelby Stone, service co-chairpersons. National Junior Honor Society sponsors are Mrs. Beverly Blomquist and Mrs. Dianne Bolin.

  • Bishir Competes in Horse Show

    Sterling Bishir (5th grade in Mrs. Walker's classroom) placed in several categories at the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Horse Show recently. She placed third in the Hunter Over Groundrails Trot category, fourth in the Hunter Over Groundrails Walk and Trot, and fifth in the Crossrails Hunter Under Saddle. She is a member of the Ace High Pony Club in Hendersonville and is the daughter of Steve and Traci Bishir. Congratulations, Sterling.

  • Students Assist in Special Olympics

    Davidson Academy athletes assisted in the Sumner County Special Olympics last Friday. The annual event was held at Gallatin High School with special needs students from several area schools participating. The girls helped with the softball throw. "It was so much fun," said Hannah Rust, sophomore. "We were so touched by these athletes and how they put so much effort into the competition," she added. The state Special Olympics will be held at Vanderbilt University on Saturday, May 19th.

  • DA Alum Earns Top Honors at Trevecca University

    Amy Hutchins, a former DA student, was recently honored both academically and athletically at Trevecca University. She received the Business Award for having the highest GPA of any business school graduate this year. Also, her participation on the school's women's basketball team earned her the "X Award" from her coach and the Betty Ragsdale 'Spirit' Award from her team for her Christian stewardship, academics, athletics and sportsmanship. Hutchins graduates magna cum laude this Saturday.

  • Twillie Wins Four Blue Ribbons in Swim Meet

    Joshua Twillie, a first grader in Mrs. Spradlin's class, represented Davidson Academy at the Spring 2007 Elementary School Swim Meet held in Lebanon, Tenn., on Sat., April 28. Joshua won first place blue ribbons in four events for first grade boys: the 25 yard backstroke, freestyle, breast stroke and butterfly. Joshua is the son of David and Joy Twillie. Congratulations, Joshua!

  • Kindergarteners Celebrate Earth Day

    Mrs. Henderson's K-4 class celebrated Earth Day by recycling trash to treasure! They recently completed a science lesson and a classroom unit on "Where Does Garbage Go?" Each student was asked to bring in a decorative or useful item that they created from trash. They brought in games, toys, vases and many more creative items while learning to do their part to keep God's beautiful world clean.

April 2007

  • Michell Wood Receives Arrow of Light Award

    On March 27, Cub Scout Pack 161 in Pleasant View awarded Mitchell Wood with the highest achievement a Cub Scout can earn - the Arrow of Light. After receiving this honor, Mitchell, a second-year Webelo, became a Boy Scout and crossed over into Troop 76.

    Mitchell became a scout during first grade at Davidson Academy and has worked through the ranks of Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. His goal is to become an Eagle Scout. He is currently in the fifth grade and is the son of Kevin and Lesia Wood.

  • Davidson Academy Team Places 2nd Overall in TMTA Math Competition

    On Tuesday, April 17th, 26 Davidson students competed in the 51st annual TMTA Math Contest at Vol State. The DA team placed 2nd overall in the competition. Matthew Roberts placed 9th in the Algebra II category. Emily Davis and Emily Eaton placed 6th and 10th, respectively, in the Calculus and Advanced Topics category. Congratulations to all DA students who participated!

  • DA Students Excel at 54th Annual Youth Legislature

    Students at Davidson Academy recently served as mock state government officials at the 54th annual YMCA Youth Legislature, held at the Tennessee Capitol building.

    Students who participate in the program present original bills through a series of committee meetings and legislative sessions and take on roles as governors, senators, representatives, justices, lawyers, commissioners, lobbyists, and press corps members. Interestingly, several of the students have proposed bills that have become actual laws in Tennessee.

    Several Davidson Academy students were honored at the event, including Tiffany Guy, Whit Hamilton and Caroline Milam. Guy, a junior from Hendersonville, served on the governor's cabinet as commissioner of education and proposed a bill that would create a one-semester elective course to aid the college admissions process. Ninth-grader Whit Hamilton of Nashville was named Outstanding Statesperson for his exemplary approach to legislation, and junior Caroline Milam of White House was elected attorney general for the 2008 Youth Legislature session. Milam's primary responsibility next year will be to determine the constitutionality of every proposed bill and resolution.

  • Carney selected as University of Tennessee cheerleader

    Davidson Academy senior Dani Carney has been selected as one of 16 female cheerleaders on the University of Tennessee's cheerleading squad. Dani attended clinics in Knoxville this year in preparation and was selected at this weekend's try-outs.

    The UT cheerleaders cheer for football, men's and women's basketball and participate as ambassadors for the university at over 90 off campus events each year. They also attend the annual national collegiate cheerleading championships. Congratulations, Dani.

  • Keen Wrestles into Second Place

    Fourth grader, Jake Keen, placed second in the 85 lb. midget division recently at the Tennessee AAU State Wrestling Tournament. He is the son of Starlis and Michele Keen and is a student in Mrs. Smith's homeroom. Congratulations, Jake!

March 2007

  • Nationwide Insurance Named Title Sponsor of Bear Pride Golf Classic

    Davidson Academy's Bear Pride Golf Classic is proud to share a title sponsor with a prominent professional golf tour! Nationwide Insurance, national sponsor of the Nationwide Tour, will serve as the 2007 title sponsor.

    The sponsorship agreement was arranged through Davidson Academy parent, Rayme Phillips, owner of the Nationwide Insurance agency on Glancy Street in Goodlettsville. Rayme and his wife, Wendy, are the parents of Whitney Phillips, a sophomore member of Davidson Academy's Women's Golf team.

    Davidson Academy's own version of the Nationwide Tour will tee off on Monday, May 7th at The Club at Fairvue Plantation in Gallatin. Both morning (7:30 a.m.) and afternoon (1:00 p.m.) starting times are available. Contact Pam King at pking@davidsonacademy.com to secure a spot in this increasingly popular golf event.

  • Former Davidson Academy Student Wins Miss USA Title

    After competing against contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Davidson Academy alumna Rachel Smith won the title of Miss USA on Friday night. The 21 year old from Clarksville is also a graduate of Belmont University and a former intern for the production company behind The Oprah Winfrey Show.

    Smith edged out top finalists Meagan Yvonne Tandy of California; Cara Renee Gorges of Kansas; Helen Salas of Nevada; and Danielle Lacourse of Rhode Island.

    When asked whether she was ready to take over, Smith admitted it would "be a little bit of a challenge," but added that she was ready for it. "I'm excited to see what this year will hold," she said.

    Smith will live in a fancy New York apartment for a year, during which she'll spend most of her time traveling as she represents the Miss Universe Organization and speaks out on breast and ovarian cancer awareness. She also gets to represent the United States in the worldwide Miss Universe competition.

  • Vaughn Honored by Football Foundation
    On Tuesday, March 6th, senior Duane Vaughn was honored by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame at a banquet where he received a scholarship and the "Inspiration Award" given by the NFL Retired Players Association. The Inspiration Award is an award for leadership both on and off the field.

  • Wasill Featured in The Tennessean
    An article featuring our DA parent, Joi Wasill, appeared in the Living section of the February 23, 2007 issue of The Tennessean.

    Joi, the education coordinator for Moms ALIVE (Adoptive Life is Very Exciting), speaks to high school girls concerning their options if they are faced with unplanned pregnancies. She mostly informs the girls about their option of adoption in an attempt to clear away the misinformation they may have about adoption.

    Moms ALIVE formed six years ago and added school presentations to its offerings in 2002. Moms ALIVE, a group of adoptive mothers and birth mothers, meets at Two Rivers Baptist Church the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 264-2276 or visit www.momsalive.org for more information.

  • Austin Johnson named Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest state champion
    Austin Johnson has been named the 2007 Tennessee State Champion of the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest, which encourages high school students to memorize and perform poems. On Saturday, March 3, he defeated contestants from across the state.

    For his first place win, Johnson received a $200 certificate from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation and a volume of poetry. Davidson Academy also received a $500 voucher to be used to purchase volumes for the library.

    Johnson will now represent Davidson Academy and the state of Tennessee at the national competition in Washington, D.C. which will be held April 30 and May 1, 2007.

February 2007

  • Bear Pride Golf Classic Welcomes Paul Decker as Honorary Chair
    John and Leighsa Binkley, Co-Chairs of Bear Pride Golf Classic 2007, have proudly announced that new Upper School Head, Paul Decker, has agreed to serve as Honorary Chair. The tournament, Davidson Academy's largest annual fundraising event, will be held on Monday, May 7th at The Club at Fairvue Plantation in Gallatin.

    The Tournament Committee was excited to ask Mr. Decker to serve as Honorary Chair. It is hoped that his service in this capacity will allow him to become better acquainted with lots of Davidson Academy supporters, and that his involvement will help to attract some new community interest in the event, as well. Paul will be playing in the tournament and will help greet the approximately 200 golfers from all over Nashville who'll be participating.

    Well-wishers are invited to forward donations in support of the tournament to: Davidson Academy, In Honor of Paul Decker, 1414 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37207. Questions may be directed to: Pam King, Director of Development, (615) 860-5305 or pking@davidsonacademy.com. Bear Pride Golf Classic helps to fund academic programs across all grade levels at Davidson Academy.


  • DA Students to Compete in World Cheerleading Competition
    Bailey DuMont, Gracie Moore, and Emily Kershaw's All Star Cheerleading Squad, Prime Tyme Ravens, have been invited to compete in the World Cheerleading Competition. This competition will be held in Orlando, Florida in mid-April at the Disney's Wide World of Sports and will be nationally televised. The team will be competing against teams from all over the world. This is a very big honor for these girls!! Bailey, a 9th grader, is the daughter of Kevin and Susan DuMont. Gracie, a 9th grader, is the daughter of Roger and Inglis Moore. Emily, a 7th grader, is the daughter of Sammy Kershaw and Kim Kershaw. Congratulations, girls!


  • Students Compete in a Recent Youth Wrestling Tournament
    Kyle Gilbert, third grader in Mrs. Bratcher's class, and Jake Keen, fourth grader in Mrs. Smith's class, competed in an AAU Wrestling Tournament at Cookeville High School on Saturday, February 24th. Kyle placed fi rst in the 70 lbs. Midget Class. Jake placed second in both the 85 lbs. Midget and Junior Classes. Kyle is the son of Keary and Kelley Gilbert. Jake is the son of Starlis and Michele Keen. Congratulations!


  • Mock Trial District Competition
    Seventeen teams competed in the Mock Trial District Competition this weekend at the new court house in downtown Nashville.  Congratulations to Holly Rice for being named Best Defense Witness out of 51 witnesses and to Lauren Goldberg for being named Most Valuable Player of the Davidson Academy team. All team members performed exceptionally well in our first Mock Trial competition: Lauren Goldberg, Caroline Milam, Seth Coats, Faith Smith, Holly Rice, Katie Smith and Kaila Sewell.



  • Morgan Swann Attempts to Raise 12 Million Pennies for Aids Orphans


  • Faith Shamp Selected As 2006 Gaylord Hotels' Holiday Card Winner


  • Flipside Places 1st and 3rd at Jamfest
    The Flipside Dance Team competed at the Music Jam Jamfest Nationals at Municipal Auditorium (Nashville) on February 4th. They received a banner and plaque for their 1st place National Pom routine. They placed 3rd in Hip Hop and received a plaque.


  • Lady Bears Win State DII Small School Tournament


  • Alum Drew Bratcher Puts DA in the News
    Drew Bratcher, class of 2001, is working as an intern for the Washingtonian magazine in Washington D.C. He wrote this article for the magazine about his experiences teaching a class at his alma mater and chaperoning the class on a trip to D.C. last spring.

January 2007

  • Band Members Participate in Honors Band
    This past weekend, Lauren Goldberg (flute), Michael Hotchkiss (french horn) and Daniel Kidd (trumpet) performed at Western Kentucky University at the 27th Annual Honors Band Festival and Clinic. The three were chosen from over 775 students nominated from Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. They auditioned for chair placement on Thursday afternoon and then started a series of rehearsals Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning concluding with a concert Saturday afternoon at the historic Van Meter Hall on the WKU campus. Congratulations to them for an outstanding performance!


  • Kemp Receives Civitan Award
    Senior Chase Kemp was honored on January 17, 2007, with the Walter Nippers Nashville Civitan Sportsmanship award for the 2006 football season. Chase is the son of Jerry and Cheryl Kemp. Congratulations, Chase!


  • Extended Care Registration For Parent/Teacher Conferences Tuesday, February 6, 2007
    Davidson Academy will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Extended Care will be open for those needing care. Lunch and snack will be provided. Cost for the day is $20.00 for those registering by Monday, January 29. There is a $10.00 late fee for those registering after Monday, January 29. Charges will be assessed for those registering and not attending. To register, stop by the Extended Programs offi ce and pick up a registration form.


  • Miss Tennessee to Travel to Africa
    2003 DA graduate and the current reigning Miss Tennessee USA, Rachel Smith, has been chosen to teach for one month at Oprah Winfrey's new school for girls in Africa. Rachel, a journalism major at Belmont, interned for eight months in Chicago for Harpo Productions, a company owned by Winfrey. She was crowned Miss Tennessee USA last fall and will compete in the Miss USA pageant on March 23, 2007, in Los Angeles, California. The pageant will be televised on NBC.


  • Varsity Cheerleaders Win 1st Place
    Congratulations Varsity Cheerleaders on winning 1st place in the Medium High School Level 4 division at the Athletic National Championship Series in Chattanooga, Tn. This is the 3rd year in a row that our cheerleaders have won 1st place in this competition.

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