TEA Christian Academy End-of-Year Awards and Commencement

We had a great Awards and Commencement Ceremony! The keynote speaker for the occasion was the Honorable Omar Neil, former mayor of the city of Tuskegee, Alabama, and the CEO and host of “You Got The Power!” talk show. Honorable Neil is a giant in his own right, having a list of accomplishments that are too membranous to name. The event was held on the school’s grounds. The top students were recognized and presented with the following awards: Eagle Award, Lionel Ballard; Elevated Award, Kaleb Edwards; Student of the Year, Praysha Smith; Bridge Builder Student of the Year Jamari Davis; Volunteer Student of the Year, Keonia Davis; Virtual student of the year, Rokyera Bailey; Information Technology student of year, Savion Ross; Pre-1 grade Student of the year, Ardrey Brown. TEA is grateful to God for the leadership of Dr. Maggie McElroy-Washington, the staff, and the Board Members. Furthermore, TEA recognizes the undeniable support of parents/ guardians and their impact on the success of each student. Congratulations to the graduates and all students transitioning to the next grade level!

ACA Welcomes New Basketball Coach

We are excited to announce that Jake Mitchell has been selected as ACA’s Head Basketball Coach! Coach Mitchell has served for 9 years as a collegiate assistant basketball coach. He has helped to lead programs at Faulkner University, Freed-Hardeman University, and Harding University. In addition to basketball coaching responsibilities, Jake has overseen recruiting operations, academic support, scheduling, scouting, strength and conditioning, and player mentoring. Prior to his coaching career, Jake was a star player for Faulkner University and Mars Hill Bible School in Florence, Alabama. We are so excited to welcome Jake, his wife Emma, and their daughter Lily.

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Saint James School Students Participate At Holocaust Remembrance

Saint James School students participated in the events surrounding the Alabama Holocaust Commission’s Annual Gathering of Remembrance in observance of Yom Hashoah Days of Commemoration. Saint James School High School Choir performed at the Alabama Department of Archives and History as a part of the ceremony.

Governor Kay Ivey along with members of the legislature were in attendance. The High School Choir sang two selections for the service. “Who Am I” was written by Inge Auerbacher, a child survivor of the Terezin concentration camp.

“When I Am Silent” was written by composer Joan Varner, inspired by her reflections on spending a day at the site of the concentration camp in Auschwitz in the fall of 1994.

Members of the 8th Grade Advanced History class also attended the service. Before the service, the 8th grade class, taught by Mrs. Venna Everett, participated in the mock trail event of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Judge Jimmy Pool presided over the case, and members of the Saint James AP Government/Econ class served as jurors. This day was impactful for the students who participated both as choir performers and in the mock trial. The Holocaust and its effects are taught yearly as part of the history classes at Saint James School.