Dr. Lanier Shuler

The students, faculty and staff of Dorchester Academy send our sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Lanier Shuler who passed away on Wednesday, February 17th. Dr. Shuler loved Dorchester Academy and was an Ex-Officio Board Member. Our gym, Shuler Gym, was named in honor of Dr. Shuler.The family will be at Bryant Funeral Home Thursday, February 18th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 pm. at the St. George United Methodist Church. Members of the Student Government Association will be representing Dorchester Academy at the service. Dr. Shuler's family has requested that memorials be sent to Dorchester Academy's Shuler Gym. Our flag will be flown at half staff today and tomorrow in memory of Dr. Shuler. He will be greatly missed.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Huff

Special "Thanks" go to Elizabeth Huff who represented Dorchester Academy at the State Spelling Bee Wednesday, February 17th at Williamsburg Academy in Kingstree, S.C.
Elizabeth is in Gina Sawicki's 3rd grade. We are so proud of her accomplishments!

World Grits Festival Pageant

The deadline for entry in World Grits Festival Pageant is Saturday, February 27th.
You can pick up entry forms in DA office.

Snowman Contest

The Journalism class is having a contest for the best snowman. The entries will be posted on the Maroon & Gold website and voted on by its visitors. The winners will receive prizes ! But don't just send us your snowman pictures. We want pictures of students playing in the snow, making snow angels, sledding, etc. We will use these in our upcoming edition of the Maroon & Gold.

Give or e-mail pictures to :
Mrs. Sandi (sandi.wimberly@dorchesteracademy.org)

EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY

School will be closing at 1:00 pm today Friday, February 12th due to the weather.

Dorchester Academy Board Meeting

There will be a Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 16th at 7:00 pm. Parents are invited to attend. Tuition for the school year 2010-2011 will be discussed. If you have any questions, please be sure to come.

State Literary Meet Winners

Congratulations to :

Trevor Canaday - 3rd place Story Telling
Alex Canaday - 3rd place Poetry Recitation
Savannah Hutto - 2nd place Girl's Oral Interpretation
Hunter Watson - 1st place Boy's Oral Interpretation
Annie Gentry - 3rd place Middle School Extemporaneous Speaking
Chelsea Wimberly - 3rd place High School Extemporaneous Speaking
Ashley Ammons - Honorable Mention Best Actress
Cole Cleland - Honorable Mention Best Actor


We are so proud of all of our talented students!!!!

Da Booster Club Big Bucks Steak Supper & PTO Auction

In the DA office we have tickets for sale for the DA Booster Club Big Bucks Steak Supper & PTO Auction. The Steak Supper & Auction will be February 12, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Harleyville Community Center.
PTO has some absolutely wonderful items that have been made for the auction. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to support your school and purchase a piece of your child's school memories.

2010 Dorchester Academy Pageant Winners

The Junior and Senior Class want to congratulate all the winners from the pageants this weekend.

Miss Dorchester Academy: Colleen Berry
1st runner up: Brianna Shuler
2nd runner up: Ansley Mimms
Miss Congeniality: Colleen Berry
Photogenic: Brianna Shuler

Mister Dorchester Academy: Jamie Collins
1st runner up: Thomas McAlhaney

Wee Miss Dorchester Academy: Abigail Weathers
1st runner up: Anna Reeves O'Cain
2nd runner up: Lilly Roberts
Photogenic: Abigail Weathers

Wee Master Dorchester Academy: Noah Byron
1st runner up: Caleb Byron
2nd runner up: Trevor Hilton
Photogenic: Trevor Hilton

Little Miss Dorchester Academy: Mary Ellis O'Cain
1st runner up: Julia Smoak
2nd runner up: Paige Judy
Photogenic: Katelyn Toto

Little Master Dorchester Academy: Loyless Limehouse
1st runner up: Harley Waggonner

Junior Miss Dorchester Academy: Madelyn Fender
1st runner up: Ashley Ammons
2nd runner up: Erin Carroll
Photogenic: Madelyn Fender

Progress Reports

Progress Reports will go home on Monday, February 8th instead of Thursday, February 4th due to the long weekend.