HCA Faculty attend the 2008 Southeast Christian School Convention

The Southeast Christian School Convention was held September 24— September 26, 2008, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Approximately 2,500 teachers and administrators from Christian schools in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and other Southeastern states attended the three-day conference which featured in-service training sessions, a trade show, and inspirational general assemblies. Faculty and staff from Hawthorne Christian Academy, a member school of the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools, attended the convention.

The Georgia Association of Christian Schools, the North Carolina Christian School Association, and the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools were sponsors of the Convention. These associations represent some 250 member Christian schools which enroll more than 40,000 students.

General session speakers at the convention included Dr. Chuck Phelps (President of Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Watertown, WI), Dr. Jim Bennett (Vice President for Academic Affairs of Northland Baptist Bible College, Dunbar, WI), and Dr. Jim Schettler (Pastor of First Baptist Church, Santa Maria, CA). Also, more than 125 workshops on various Christian education topics were presented. In addition, more than 75 suppliers exhibited at the convention offering the latest in educational materials and services.
 

Hawthorne Christian Academy serves students from infant to 12^th grade. HCA is a ministry of First Free Will Baptist Church and is located at 790 Hawthorne Road in Chester.

DAILY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS NOW ONLINE

Parents can now access their child's homework assignment for the day by visiting Hawthorne's website. Michelle Cassady, HCA Administrator, has been working on this project for several months and is pleased to now offer this resource to parents. "With the homework assignment listed on the web daily, it is a way to double check and ensure that their child has completed all of the necessary assignments. This new feature is just the beginning of additional features that we hope to add to the website." Hawthorne uses a customized and proprietary school resource system. To view your child's homework click on resources, then select homework. You can then click on your child's grade to view their assignment for the day. To view it directly click here.

Hawthorne Christian Academy opened for the first day of school for 2008-2009 on Thursday, August 21st with a record enrollment. According to HCA Administrator Michelle Cassady, "It is great to see so many new faces, and to continue existing friendships". Hawthorne added an infant and two year old program this year which has been a great success. Our infant class is currently full, but we do have a waiting list available. For further information about any of our programs from infant to 12th grade, please contact the school office at 803-377-8235 or email Mrs. Michelle Cassady, at mcassady@hawthornechristian.com.

Some of Hawthorne's students during opening assembly on the first day of school.

On Sunday, June 1^st, Hawthorne Christian Academy held their annual commencement exercises. The school graduated eight kindergarteners and a high school senior. The commencement speaker was Rev. Todd Smith, Executive Secretary of the South Carolina Free Will Baptist State Office, who challenged the graduates to run the race of life. In addition, a video review of the year was shown. Please click here to view the Lifesong video. Immediately following the ceremony, a lunch was provided for the graduates, their families, honored guests, and members of First Free Will Baptist Church.

Congratulations

Class of 2008

2008 HCA Formal Court

Hawthorne Christian Academy recently held their annual formal at the Baxter M. Hood Center in Rock Hill. The theme for the evening was “An Evening in the Orient”. The formal featured entertainment, an interactive game, catered meal, and presentation of the Formal Court.

Pictured left to right are Formal Queen Stacy Patterson, Formal King Sanchez Sanders, Formal Queen Runner-up Haley Sanders, and Formal King Runner-up Zach Guerra.

Mrs. Becky Hickson and Mrs. Shela Gilmore’s students at Hawthorne Christian Academy have been studying South Carolina History. The students were able to go back in time and experience what life was like during the Revolutionary War at Brattonsville. Students were able to sign a Patriot document, learn how to handle a musket, see how linen was made, learn about patriotism, and see how food was prepared during that time. The students really enjoyed seeing in action what they had studied in the classroom.

HCA students stand at attention while learning about the Revolutionary War.

HCA students playing water tee ball.

Hawthorne Christian Academy students had fun at their annual field day. The entire school participated in a variety of games and crafts, including finger painting, basketball, bowling, musical chairs, beach ball relay, sidewalk chalk, sack race, frisbee golf, egg toss, water tee ball, egg contest, horseshoes, pony rides, and much more. In addition to the fun and games, the students had a cookout for lunch. Please click here to view a presentation of the field day. Also, check out these web videos showing the kids having fun:

• Egg Contest

• Kids Will Be Kids

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Hawthorne Christian Academy recently held their 5^th Annual Golf Tournament on May 10^th at Pinetuck Golf Course. The organizers of the fundraiser would like to thank the seventy-six golfers who came out and played and the many sponsors who helped make the event possible.  In addition to a round of golf, a steak and baked potato meal was served and some great prizes were given away. Plans are already underway for next year's event.

Pastor Sanders instructs the golfers  before beginning play.

Hawthorne Christian Academy's 4H program recently planted their spring garden. Mrs. Gilmore, club sponsor, supervised the students in planting onions, radishes, turnips, and tomatoes. In addition to the garden, Hawthorne has an embryology program and completed a rabbit project. For further details and additional pictures of this project, please view the following presentation.  

HCA students working in the garden.

Hawthorne Christian Academy recently honored their student athletes at their annual sports banquet. The event featured a catered meal, a challenge by Rev. Kevin Smith of Westgate Free Will Baptist Church in Spartanburg and a presentation of awards. Hawthorne is a member of the SCACS athletic conference and competes in volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, and golf.

Some of HCA's student athletes at the recent sports banquet.

Several Hawthorne Christian Academy students recently visited the residents at Palmetto Village of Chester where they played guitar, sang songs, helped with morning activities, and delivered Easter gift bags. For further details and additional pictures of this outreach, please view the following presentation.   

HCA students at Palmetto Village

HCA Administrator Michelle Cassady, Pastor James Sanders, Tony Green, and Taranda Green

The second annual HCA benefit concert featuring the Greenes was a tremendous success as  several hundred people from across the community heard an outstanding performance from the Dove Award winning group. In addition to the concert, a spaghetti dinner was held, where the members of First Free Will Baptist Church prepared a delicious meal. Pastors and members from several area churches came out to support Hawthorne and Christian education in Chester County. The faculty, staff, and students of Hawthorne would like to thank the Greenes for their generosity and support of HCA. Plans are already underway for next years benefit. Please check back for further details.

For further information about the Greenes please visit their website.

Hawthorne Announces Homecoming Queen & Court

HCA Homecoming Court L to R:

Stacy Patterson, Brittany Wardlaw, &

Queen Alanna Partain

Please view the following presentation for additional pictures and details about Spirit Week.

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