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CHAMPIONS… ACS’ boys and girls cross-country teams had an outstanding season.  Both teams won Region 8-A championships.  This was the fifth straight for the boys and the second for the girls.  ACS sophomore, Will Hayes, won the boys title and sophomore, Destiny Jenkins (running on a taped/sprained ankle) won the girls title. 

At the state meet in Carrollton, senior, Colin Bishoff, finishing second, led the ACS boys to a second place finish (out of 81 Class A schools in the state).  Destiny, slowed by the ankle, and the girls finished tenth.

The teams have worked hard under coaches Tim Cummings, Mike Fowler, and Cayla Redish.  Congratulations to all—true champions.

FOOTBALL… Football is such a great game for boys.  With the right coaching, they can develop character traits that will last them a lifetime. 

We thank the Lord for our football coaching staff at ACS.  They all love the Lord and, while coaching, they work with our players, not only on the physical part of the game, but teaching Christian character traits as well.

We trust that when these young men go forth to face an ever-declining society, that they will stand forthright for the Lord, using principles that they learned in the great game of football.

CHAMPIONS… Congratulations to the ACS boys and girls track and field teams, both of whom won the tough Region 8-A championships held at Athens Academy.  This marked the fifth straight for the boys and 3 out of the past 4 for the girls.  They now advance to compete for the state title.  These fine young men and women and their coaches worked very hard this spring, and they were all quite thrilled to come out on top. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with parents in training hundreds of students in mind, manners, and morals.  We are also thankful that we can offer many extra-curricular activities in athletics, music, speech and art.

GOD’S BRUSH… The many trees that adorn the landscape of ACS’ scenic campus are especially beautiful as the leaves turn crimson red, sun-blown orange, and harvest yellow and brown at this time of year.  Every day we view God’s ornate handiwork in a multi-color façade of awesome beauty.  It is also a beautiful thing to see the lives of children and young people touched and changed by a special touch of the Master’s hand.  Training young minds and providing a channel for the Lord to touch tender hearts are basic goals at ACS.  Call today for information on affordable quality education. 

CRASH… In the past several days we have seen two of America’s giant investment firms go into bankruptcy and one of the world’s largest insurance conglomerates nearly topple, only to be saved by a huge government loan.  More trouble could loom on the horizon triggered by the huge debt piled up by the American people.  Jesus tells His followers to store up their riches in heaven and not in this fleeting world system.  We do this by making our lives count for the Lord as we travel down the pathway of life with Him as companion and guide.  No fear of bankruptcy on this journey.

FALL SPORTS…I took a little walk after school the other day to take a look at Fall sports practice. I was a little bit shocked. It looked like no one in the Middle School or High School had gone home. My eyes beheld Varsity and Middle School football teams, boys and girls Varsity and Middle School cross-country teams, girls fast pitch softball, Middle School and Varsity Volleyball (in the gym), and cheerleading. I’m so glad we can offer all of these activities, and all of them well-coached.
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