Laurence Manning Students

On Sunday, October 3rd three students from Laurence Manning died in a car accident outside of Manning. Students at Laurence Manning are in mourning for Cody Hall,15, and brothers Jessi and Cody Parnell,14 & 17. Both Cody Hall and Cody Parnell were members of the varsity football team. A memorial service has been scheduled at Laurence Manning on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. on the football field and at 4:00 p.m. in the gym. Visitation will be held tonight from 3:00 to 6:00 at Bullock Funeral home. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetary in Summerton.

Coach Gruber T- Shirts

The DA Booster Club is selling "I WAS THERE WHEN COACH GRUBER MADE HISTORY" t-shirts for $12.00 each. They come in Youth ( including YXL) and Adult sizes, and are available this week in the school office. They will also be for sale at the Homecoming Game Friday night ! Show your Raider spirit and pride by purchasing a t - shirt to wear to the football game.

Basketball Conditioning

Basketball Conditioning will begin on Wednesday, October 6th. It will be held every Wednesday and Sunday during the month of October. Time will be 7:00 - 8:15. This will be for both Junior Varsity and Varsity girls and boys.

Sports Pictures

Wee Poms , Junior Poms and Raiderettes pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 12th beginning right after school. Payment must be made at that time.

ACT at DA

On Saturday, December 11th the ACT will be given at DA. Students will need to register online at http://www.actstudent.org/.

Paving School Parking Lots

The school parking lots will be repaved this Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 30th thru October 3rd. No cars will be allowed in the school parking lots. Please use the Josh Canaday Drive and Student parking areas for the Volleyball and Junior High Football games.

Celebration to Honor Coach Gruber's 300th Win

An official ceremony and presentation honoring Coach Stanley Gruber will be held on Thursday, September 30th during halftime of the Junior High Raiders football game. The game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Homely Homecoming

Homely Homecoming will be during Friday's pep rally on Oct. 8 at 8:00 a.m.

The 2010 Dorchester Academy Homecoming will be held on Friday night October 8th starting at 7:00 p.m. with the crowning of the queen during half-time.

Attendants and Escorts:

Jordan Collier and Thomas McAlhaney
Emily Hardee and Mckenzie Ammons
Hannah Austin and Davi Wagers
Taylor Hall and Jake Berry
Breanna Shuler and Michael Gruber
Casey Craven and Jamie Collins

Students Leaving School For Campmeeting

Dorchester Academy will be closed on Thursday and Friday for Campmeeting Holidays. Any student leaving school for lunch at the Campground must have a written note from a parent or be signed out by a parent or a guardian for the rest of the day. Students are not allowed to go to the Campground for lunch and then return to school.

Homecoming Dance

Dorchester Academy's Junior Class is sponsoring a Homecoming Dance on Friday, October 8th. Admission is $5.00 and snack & drinks will be $1.00.

Schedule:

K-4 -4th grade - half time till the end of the game.

5th thru 12th grade - end of game till 12:00 am.