Canton aCademyP.O. BOx 116

One nancy DrivecantOn, MS 39046

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June 9-13 . . . . . 1st Baptist church vBSJune 16-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00

1st United Methodist church vBSJuly 3-6 . . . . . . . . . no football practiceJuly 14-17 . . .varsity girls basketball campJuly 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00

Jv & HS football and cheer parents team meeting

July 28 . . .varsity (9-12) 2 a days beginAugust 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Work dayAugust 4 . . .Jv and Pee Wee practice beginAugust 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00

1st day of school: ½ day / elementary orientation

August 9 . . . . . . . .“Meet the panthers”August 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15

Sally foster sales kick-offAugust 11 . . . elementary Parents nightAugust 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00

Girls soccer at riverfieldAugust 16 . . . . . . . Pee Wee JamboreeAugust 18 . . . . Girls soccer at Manchester

& Jv football jamboreeAugust 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00

clay shoot

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as you read this newsletter, i know you will come across evidence of our constant growth and improvements here at ca. WOW! Times are really exciting here. i think most people will agree with me when i say that five or six years ago ca was struggling a bit. attendance was down, rumors were circling about the condition of the school, and there was a sense of apprehension about the future. a lot has changed at canton academy since then.

as a ca graduate and mother of the first 3 year old kindergarten program, i personally couldn’t be more excited! the accomplishments of our athletic squads over the past several years have generated a renewed enthusiasm for the school and increased support for the Booster club, and academics continue to be a corner stone here at ca. Our advanced curriculum, new state of the art media/library center, recent cafeteria upgrades, the spiritual enrichment our kids get through the regular chapel services, and the superb faculty continue to make ca a true college preparatory school for all students. What more could a mom want? Oh yeah, a beautiful fieldhouse where your children can train and utilize for their high school athletic days. the stability in leadership is also a key element in the future and success of our school. Mr. Glasgow you will be missed, but i know through prayerful consideration the Board will hire someone who will continue to make ca the best it can be. i encourage everyone to come visit the school and see for yourself what’s new at canton academy.

~Sarah Willis class of 1993

thanks to all the “helpers” who made large mail outs go much faster. i’ll miss you this summer, but i promise to have plenty more work next fall. enjoy your summer! ~Sarah

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Mr. Glasgow’s retirement party was lovely. thanks Diane and crew for making it such a special event for everyone. Pictured is coach Jurney recognizing Mr. G on his integrity and honest work.

Registration is still open for those families that have waited until the last minute. if you have not registered your child yet, be sure to do so ASAP. (Only enrolled students can attend summer practice for sports, band, cheerleading, and dance.)

Junior High Academic All Stars: “all Stars”-students who maintained an a average in at least one subject for the entire school year. Reminder to all high school students (grades

7-12): you may come and pick up your printed class schedule in the high school office Thursday, August 7th between 8:00-12:00.

Peewee cheer camp at ca for all little panthers hoping to learn a chant or two will be held July

28-30. K4-3rd grade camp will be from

9:00-11:00 and the 4th-6th grade camp

will be from 1:00-3:00. Be watching for more

information in the mail, sponsored by the junior

high cheerleaders.

High School Academic All Stars.

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High School News. . . . . . . . 2Elementary News . . . . . . . . 2

Athletic News . . . . . . . . . . . 3Dates to Remember . . . . . . 4

Developmental News . . . . . 4

Save yourBoxtops4Education.

Order your Pre-Packaged School Supplies…deadline is

June 13.

Achievement Test results just came

in and our children scored very well. On average, every class scored above

grade level, and our fifth graders

averaged 8th grade 7th month!!! WOW! Way to go,

students!!!!!

Annual staff members have been working hard to get as many memories into the yearbook as possible. Photographer not pictured: John taylor Schaffhauser, Sommer reeves, William collins, Brittany Bennett, Kayla cheatham, andrew Marsh, Sajel Patel, Baley South, and Jill Sowell.

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Senior snapshot, “Our 2008 graduating class”

Senior snapshot, Senior night at the baseball field: Parker Berryhill, Brett Warren, Zach Glenn, Michael Killelea, Mitch tidwell, channing Gordon, Mason canoy, Sanket Desai, and Michael taylor. congratulations to Mitch tidwell who was chosen to play on the all Star Baseball team. Mitch also signed to play baseball at Jones Junior college.

Senior snapshot, abbey Ferguson, elizabeth ratcliff, and Lauren Smith enjoy reminiscing of their younger years at the reception held in their honor after the first grade play. Lauren sang a duet with Brett Warrant in this years 1st grade play.

Senior snapshot, Zach Glenn, Parker Berryhill, and channing Gordon are best of buds.

The 5th grade band members: analise Bryant, Grayson ray, Hannah Summerlin, Meghan

Wardlaw, Josh carter, and Ben Street.

The 6th grade band members: Hamp Godfrey, cole Goza, Kraft McLean, Jacob

Feduccia, turner crews, tucker Millican, Sterling James, Laurel Breeland, and Gracey Belote.

Senior snapshot, Bill reeves, Mason canoy, Parker Berryhill, Brett Warren, Josh Harris, William collins, Zach Glenn, Mitch tidwell, and channing Gordon……watched daily as the “fieldhouse dream became a reality.”

the first graders enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at Leah Brooke irby’s house. they hunted eggs and played outside. can you spot Mrs. Wilson?

the first graders hosted another super delicious Good Manners Breakfast. all of the food was a yummy! Michael, Maggie, Jill, and Quinn smile for the camera while patiently waiting their turn in line.

canton academy’s 2008 Valedictorian: chance Byas

canton academy’s 2008

Salutatorian: Kayla cheatham

Most Dignified Senior:

Sejal Patel

[elementarynews]Spring band concert was held in the gym on april 29. if you weren’t there you

missed a remarkable show.

Band calendars are on sale now.See a band member to purchase one.

2008-2009 Parent’s Auxiliary Officers: President-Missy Lavender, vice-President Melanie robinson, Secretary/treasurer-Debbie adams, and ex-Officio-Jo anderson.

the elementary 4th and 5th grade program was full of cool music from several decades. Hosting the

show were DJ Cameron Powell and his side kick, DJ Ben Street.

1st and 6th grade Patriotic Play: “the Story of the constitution” was performed in the gym Friday, april 29th. Marsha Barbour, former Governor ronnie Musgrove, and Sheriff toby trowbridge were a few of the local statesmen who watched the impressive performance.

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2008 CA Tennis Team: Lauren Smith, Haley Henderson, corey yeates, amy allison yeates, Kate Morgan, caroline terry, Bill reeves, William collins, Flavio toledo, Spencer Martin, John taylor Schaffhauser, chris Lawrence, Jimmy Stewart, Daniel Smith, Patrick Smith, Jason Morgan, and nelson chisholm.

Junior high boys track team: nathan Simpson, Daniel Marcum, Jamie Boudousquie, Jim Bufkin, Patrick Smith, Daniel Smith, Weston, tidwell, tanner crosby, aJ Boutwell, ryan Saxton, andy Divine and John Mosby.

Varsity boys track team: Michael Jerome, tyler McGraw, Matt Lynch, cody Saxton, Mason canoy, Stacey Jones, Jamie thompson, William collins, Spencer Martin, Steven tucker, Kyle Warren, and Bill reeves.

Way to go Varsity girls. they won gold medals for winning the 4x100 relay at the State Overall track Meet. the relay team also finished 2nd in the 2x200 relay. Other important notes: corey yeates finished 1st in the 100m Hurdles, Sarah Kathryn cook finished 1st in the long jump.

Thanks to all the fellow Rotarians who worked hard all day at the CA Rotary track meet. the junior high boys and high school girls finished first out of about 18 teams.

Baseball Team: Zach Glenn, Brett Warren, cody Saxton, Brooks roberts, Braden Benson,

Drew Whittington, Michael taylor, channing Gordon, Sanket Desai, Steven tucker, Madison Upshaw, nathan Foreman, Davin riebock, Mitch tidwell, Parker Berryhill, Stuart Smith, Michael Killelea, Will Balentine, raymond Stroud, Kyle Warren, cody Marks, Michael taylor, Jimmy Mcadory, Manning James, and Stacey Jones.

Junior high baseball team: Justin elliott, Joseph South, aJ Boutwell,

Manning James, cody Marks, Braden Benson, nate Dickens, andrew Walker, nathan Simpson, Sam Lowe, Jake crews, Weston tidwell, tanner crosby, Zach Warren, raymond Stroud, trent Gordy, ethan McPhail, and David McGuffey.

Little cats team 2008:

coach Lavender, Parker crosswhite, Brett Lovelace, Fidel Bello, coach Permenter, aaron Mccullough, Bill Lavender, alec Glaze, and trace Permenter.

coach Penn, coach robinson, trey Shelton, Joseph Mclean, Patton robinson, Garret clack, Keegan Lindsey, christopher Gill, anson Dearing, Jacob carter, Luke Barr, Will anderson, Peyton Penn, and Kc adams.

coach crum, coach crosby, carley crosby, Meghan Grantham, carley temple, carleigh Matthews, Mary Breiton Webb, Melanie crum, and cammie Jo roberts.

coach Simpson, coach Mcneer, Samantha tibbit, Betsy Pace, Jane ellen Prestel, Jennifer Mccullough, anna Mcneer, Baylee Oakes, Leah Brooke irby, Macey Gordy, Kate Simpson, virginia Grace Lavender, and Maggie Simpson.

Notes from Coach Jurney —“1st ever spring training for the junior high program was held april 28-May 4. 34 players dressed out. it was a great opportunity for the Jv team to get a head start on the 2008 season.” “Likewise, the varsity has been working hard in their spring training. the Panthers will be bringing back a wealth of experience.”

Golf Team: Hunter Poe, cody Jennings, chris Lawrence, Bill reeves, andy Morgan, and evan riddell.

UCA camp instructors came to the gym and helped the Jv and varsity girls prepare for their upcoming summer camps. Jv camp date is May 29th-June 1st. varsity camp date is set for June 2nd-5th. 2008-2009 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders: Mary Kate rankin, Melody Mcneese, Dancey clemmons, Gracey Belote, caroline terry, Hart Pepper, elizabeth nations, Haley Kuhn, anna Grace Harris, amy allison yeates, anna Walker, and Wren Hardy. Varsity Cheerleaders: Blakeney Bryant, Dani tate, Bailey russell, Katie Pepper, Drew Morgan, Brittany Ladner, Lauren crosswhite, emily Jackson, rachel Summerlin, corey yeates, Haley Henderson, and Morgan Smith.

MVP Spring sports banquet winners: Jv basketball: Katie Pepper, HS basketball: Sarah Kathryn cook, Jv

track: amy allison yeates, HS track: Sarah Kathryn cook, Jv track: Jamie Boudousquie, HS track: Matt Lynch, Mason canoy, and Spencer Martin, tennis: Flavio toledo and William collins, golf: cody Jennings, and baseball: Zach Glenn.

Junior high girls track team: anna Walker, Katelyn Jennings, taylor tate, Katie Pepper, amber Fiock, amy allison yeates, Samantha Johnson, anna Grace Harris, Brittany Ladner, Wren Hardy, Haley Kuhn, caroline terry, elizabeth nations, and Hart Pepper.

Varsity girls track team: Haley Henderson, Katie Pepper, Sarah Kathryn cook, casey tate, rachel Summerlin, amy allison yeates, caroline terry, taylor tate, Brittany Ladner, Samantha Johnson, and corey yeates.

2008-2009 Dance Team: christy Gilmer-captain, Glenda Gilmer, Grace Graves, rachel Weeks, Katherine Witt, and Holly Hicks. Summer dance camp will be June 9th-13th.