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50th Reunion of the First Graduating Class of Harding Academy of Memphis

By: Victor Boone

Carolyn Welch Hladky, literally, took the bull by the horns and ran with it, to mix metaphors.  She contacted all the contactable members of the classes of 1959, the class of 1960, and the class which would have been the class of 1958 (former Memphis Christian School students) if Harding College had taken over Memphis Christian School earlier. Email invitations were sent out for the reunion to be held on Saturday afternoon, May 16th, in the Alumni Room of the Cherry Road Harding Academy of Memphis campus.
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Channel 3's "Bright Spots" highlight Harding Academy's summer participation in the LeBonheur Art project.

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Camp Invention 2009 Was A Huge Success

Just 2 campers shy of a sold out program, Camp Invention at Harding Cordova was a huge success. There were 108 campers armed with broken appliances, recyclables, and lots of out-of-the-box creativity. Our teachers went out of their way to make the curriculum come alive. Students learned about simple machines and made ping pong ball catapults; they performed experiments with the basic principals of flight; they went on a Viking treasure trek, threw hundreds of water balloons, and more. Counselors worked very hard to keep every child engaged. This high energy week ended with an INVENTORS SHOWCASE: a family assembly with cheers, a slide show, and open house. Sign up early for Camp Invention 2010!

50th Reunion of the First Graduating Class of Harding Academy of Memphis

By: Victor Boone

Carolyn Welch Hladky, literally, took the bull by the horns and ran with it, to mix metaphors.  She contacted all the contactable members of the classes of 1959, the class of 1960, and the class which would have been the class of 1958 (former Memphis Christian School students) if Harding College had taken over Memphis Christian School earlier. Email invitations were sent out for the reunion to be held on Saturday afternoon, May 16th, in the Alumni Room of the Cherry Road Harding Academy of Memphis campus.
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Early Childhood Summer Camp for 2 and 3 Year Olds

Amelia Terry of the Jungle Room easel paints a water lily after learning about Monet's famous painting called the Giverny. The Cordova Early Childhood program for 2 and 3 year olds have spent the 2nd week of Summer Camp learning about famous artists such as Monet, Picasso, Seurat and Matisse.click here for more information about the Summer programs at Harding

Harding Wins Pepsi Best of Preps
Private Small School Division

Harding Academy was named the top school in the Private School Small Division Friday night at the Peabody. This is the first time since 1997 that the Lions have won the overall award. In addition to the team award, Marlon Brown was named Athlete of the Year for the Private School Division.
See all the winners from the Commercial Appeal Best of Preps

Harding Academy Wishes Everyone A Great Summer Break

Another school year has come and gone. Now it is time to kick back, relax, sleep late, and let your brain wind down. However, don't let your mind turn to mush. August 17th will be here before you know it. Secondary students, you have Summer Reading Assignments to take care of. Elementary students, don't just play video games all summer, exercise your mind with these recommended Summer Readings and Web Sites to Explore Early Childhood families can encourage their children to enjoy and appreciate good literature throughout the summer with these Summer Reading Suggestions. Basic Skills can be reinforced through these suggested Summer Learning Links.

Class of 2009 Bids a Fond Farewell

The fifty-first graduating class of Harding Academy celebrated the commencement of the eighty-eight seniors on Monday night, May 18. Fourteen honor graduates were honored. The class of 2009 received scholarship offers totaling over six million dollars and accepted two million. The valedictorian was Katie Kirkpatrick who will attend Hendrix College; the salutatorian, Phillip Branch who will attend Vanderbilt University.View individual pictures, download, and print

Elementary LEAP Band Finished Their Class
With a Concert at Cherry Rd.

The LEAP BAND finished their season with a joint spring concert. Each location performed separately and then concluded as a group. Solos and duets highlighted individual students. Caleb Cranford’s trumpet selection even had piano accompaniment by Senior band member, Garrett Lim. Thank you to director Colby Canterbury for the time spent in making our 4th-6th grade band such a wonderful learning experience.
View pictures from the performances

Harding Cordova 2nd Grade Presented
The Three Piggy Opera

Harding Academy’s second grade classes performed a lively version of the “Three Piggy Opera”. Students sang and acted out scenes from the familiar childhood story. The musical drama included visits from several little pigs, mama and papa pigs, peddlers, and even the Big Bad Wolf! It was obvious that the students and their families enjoyed the show from the overture to the finale. The performance was successful for all three second grade classes and promises to continue as an annual tradition.
View pictures from the performances

Harding Southwind presented Southwind Musical Potpourri

Southwind presented "Southwind Musical Potpourri" on Thursday, May 14. It was a wonderful presentation of songs from the year of music. Program selections included singing, recorders, rhythm instruments, special sound effects instruments, special costumes, and props.

View pictures from the performance

Eighth Grade Trip To Washington Very Educational

On Saturday night of May 9, ninety-one eighth graders plus faculty and parents had great success on their second try this year to tour Washington, D.C. The first one was disappointing getting them only to Brownsville, TN due to the snow storm of late February. On this trip, it seems all had a wonderful time visiting the Capitol with a Senate Gallery tour, Monticello, Ford's Theater, Peterson House, Mount Vernon, Union Station, National Cathedral, Arlington Cemetery, White House, Library of Congress, several of the Smithsonian Museums, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and monuments honoring those who served in WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War. View pictures from the trip

Phillip Branch and Claire Haines
Named Mr. and Miss Harding

View pictures from the assembly

Learn, Explore, Discover. . . Summer @ Harding

What’s going on at Harding Academy this summer? Everything! LEAP enrichment camps, sports camps, and Camp Invention are open to the community and are ready to help your kids have a fun and challenging summer break. Summer Day Camp (for Harding families) is also available.
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Summer @ Harding (click here)
Camp Invention (click here)

Summer Day Camp (for Harding families) Cherry Rd.
Summer Day Camp (for Harding families) Cordova

Class of 2009 Serves at Shrine School

Eighty-six seniors and fourteen parents and sponsors spent Friday, May 8th at the Shrine School. The Shrine School is a Memphis City School located near Sheffield High School, which services students with severe handicaps. A student may stay at the Shrine School until they are 22 years of age. The seniors assisted Shrine School students with a track and field day, which included bicycle and wheelchair races, a dunk tank, face painting, and an assortment of games. Harding students were matched with Shrine School students assisting them as they participated in the activities of the day. The Shrine School Service Day is always a highlight of the year for students, sponsors, and parents.
more pictures from the day (new pictures added 5/13)

Mayor AC Wharton Gives Special Recognition To The
Back to Back Volleyball and Basketball State Champs

Mayor AC Wharton made a special trip to our campus this morning to congratulate our Volleyball and Basketball teams for winning back to back state championships. He had some very nice things to say about our teams and also shared some thoughts on applying principles of basketball to success in life. We enjoyed having the Mayor and we all hope that he will be returning again next year!!
more pictures from the visit

Warball Tournament Raises Money for
"More Than Words" Project

This year's warball tournament raised $800.00 for the "More Than Words" Project. 14 teams made up from Jr. High and Sr. High students battled to the end. The coaches even fielded a team (albeit losing in the record time of 51 seconds). Congratulations to the Zoobrays and the EC for making it to the finals, with the Zoobrays pulling off a narrow victory. Thanks to everyone who participated.
pictures from the tournament

Jennee Kimball and Marlon Brown
Named Athletes of the Year

Thursday April 30, Harding athletics held the annual All Sports Assembly. During the assembly all varsity teams were recognized by a video tribute as well as many awards presented. ... more

Lifeblood Awards Harding Scholarship Check

On Friday, May 1st, Harding Academy was presented a check for $1000 during First Friday Assembly. Mrs. Leslie Poole from Lifeblood made the presentation. Students from the Junior and Senior class along with 6 adults gave a total of 35 units of blood during our blood drive in January. Lifeblood has recently adopted a program whereby they set a goal for us. Our goal was 25 units of blood. Because we met and exceeded the goal, we actually received $1000 to be used for scholarships during the 09-10 school year.

Katie Walker Wins Numerous Writing Awards

Senior Katie Walker was named the top senior writer in the 2009 Wordsmith competition. Katie won first place in the 120 and 400 word dashes. She was also the gold medal winner in the senior category and received a $300 scholarship. Harding received the first place trophy for the senior division. Katie also participated in the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. In 2009 more than 140,000 works were submitted. Of those only 1300 writing manuscripts from the region earned the Gold Key award. Katie won a Gold Key for Poetry Collection: Chaos and a Gold Key for her short story “The Pencil Pusher.” Those works were automatically forwarded to the national level, and she won a silver medal for her short story.

Navy Band Performs at Cordova

The Navy Band from Millington performed for Cordova Kindergarten and Cordova Elementary on Tuesday, April 28. They demonstrated various instruments and played several fun pieces for the students. The favorite pieces, however, were the patriotic selections. It was an inspiring concert.


View the photogallery from the Kindergarten performance
View the photogallery from the Elementary performance

Alumni Networking Breakfast April 24

Join us Friday, April 24 from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM at the Cherry Rd. campus and hear Shali Atkinson of Contagious Networking. Bring your business cards and make some new contacts. The event is FREE if you RSVP to alumni@hardinglions.org by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22. The cost is $10 per person at the door. Open to Harding supporters!

Kalena Baskin Signs To Run Cross Country
At Oklahoma Christian

Senior Kalena Baskin has accepted an Athletic Scholarship to run cross country at Oklahoma Christian. She has attended Harding Academy for 8 years. She has run cross country for 6 years. In addition to the Athletic Scholarship, she has received an Academic Scholarship. Kalena is a member of the National Honor Society and will graduate as an Honor Graduate in May.
View the photo gallery from the signing

Callie West Signs With Freed Hardeman

Senior Callie West has signed an athletic scholarship to play volleyball with Freed Hardeman University. Callie has been at Harding for 10 years. She was the libero (defensive specialist) for the Lady Lions and has been a starter for the last 2 years. She also served as Captain her senior year. We wish Callie the very best as she continues her volleyball career.

view other pictures from the signing ceremony

Harding Southwind To Remain Open!

We are pleased to announce that due to the intense recruitment efforts of the Harding Southwind parents and others, the enrollment has increased enough for the school to remain open for the 2009-10 school year. We commend these people for what they have accomplished in only a few days. It is a wonderful example of many people working together for the benefit of our students.
Most parents select Harding because they know someone whose child had a good experience in our school. We urge all parents to tell your friends about Harding. Your help in recruiting students to Harding at any site or any level will be appreciated greatly.

Harding Elementary Theater Presented
The Adventures of Nate the Great

"Nate the Great", boy detective, solves mysteries with the help of his neighborhood friends. But will they solve the biggest mystery of all in time for the Smartest Pet Contest? Nate and his friends Kate, Rosamond, Annie, Harry, Oliver, Finley, Claudia, Pip, Esmeralda, and two dogs, Sludge and Fang were played by twelve 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from all three elementary campuses.

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View pictures from dress rehearsal

National Junior Honor Society Spring Project

On Thursday, April 16 the newly inducted members of the National Junior Honor Society visited New Hope Christian Academy and HopeWorks. The students donated books to the New Hope library and enjoyed reading the books with the kindergarten and first grade students at New Hope. Harding students also donated health and beauty aids to HopeWorks.

Learn, Explore, Discover. . . Summer @ Harding

What’s going on at Harding Academy this summer? Everything! LEAP enrichment camps, sports camps, and Camp Invention are open to the community and are ready to help your kids have a fun and challenging summer break. Summer Day Camp (for Harding families) is also available.
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Register NOW!
Summer @ Harding (click here)
Camp Invention (click here)

Summer Day Camp (for Harding families) Cherry Rd.
Summer Day Camp (for Harding families) Cordova

Esprit de Corps hits a "Home Run!"

Over 425 Harding family members, students, teachers, alumni, and supporters enjoyed a night celebrating Harding Academy - its past and its future. The 2009 Esprit de Corps award recipient was Betty Bird Copeland (1966). The 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient was David Escue (1984). Read more
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Harding Cordova Presented The Wizard Of Oz

All three classes of sixth graders at Cordova joined talents to produce a delightful and entertaining rendition of The Wizard of Oz. The show was a crowd pleaser from the stunning solo performed by Rana Webb to the creative choreography and charming acting. The performance ended with an enchanting and much deserved curtain call by the entire cast and crew. The show was directed by the sixth grade teachers: Mrs. Donna Nichols, Mr. Wayne Ray, and Ms. Betty Sexton.
View pictures from the production

Harding Cordova Will Host Camp Invention 2009 June 22-26

CAMP DISCOVERY is the theme this year
Do you think you are clever? Can you find the secrets to long lost Viking treasure? Do you think you could have comic book hero super powers? Can you design a sled to win an extreme obstacle course? Find out how. Register for Camp Invention today. Early bird special deadline March 31
Learn More and Register Online

Memphis Sport Magazine Names Harding #1
High School in Memphis

From Memphis Sport "Our High School Rankings feature is more than just a listing of area high schools recent successes. It is a barometer for which schools take great athletes and push them to be greater. We worked feverishly to come up with a scoring system that is fair and balanced throughout all sports" Read Memphis Sport Online

White Station Students "Dream Big" With Boosterthon 2009

“Awesome”, “wonderful”, “cool”, “exciting”, and “the most positive experience we have ever been a part of,” were the words used by teachers, parents and students alike when asked to describe the Boosterthon Fun Run at White Station .... more

Lions Win Back to Back State Championships As Stittiams Hits Buzzer Beater To Win 59-57 Over St. George's

If you attended the tournament and took pictures send them to: webmaster@hardinglions.org

Read the Commercial Appeal article



ABC 24 Video from the game


View State Championship Photo Gallery

Lady Lions Face Lausanne Wed. Feb. 25, 5PM at Lipscomb

The Lady Lions defeated St. Andrews Sewanee 62-32 to advance to the State Semi-Finals at Lipscomb University. They will play #1 seed Lausanne Wednesday Feb. 25, 5PM
Girls State Bracket

Lions Face University School of Nashville Wed. Feb. 25, 1:30PM at Lipscomb

The Lions defeated St. Andrews Sewanee 65-26 to advance to the State Semi-Finals at Lipscomb University. They will play #2 seed University School of Nashville at 1:30PM
Boys State Bracket

Joseph and the Amazing

Technicolor Dreamcoat

closes a great run!

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Alex Black and Marlon Brown Named Finalist for Mr. and Miss Basketball for DII A

...The TSSAA press release

Mrs. Lockhart's Wax Museum

Freshmen in Ms. Lockhart's pre-AP English class abandoned Friday the 13th for an hour to travel back to the Victorian Age. Students presented a Wax Museum of characters, some real and some fictional. Nineteen "wax" students, costumed and still, recited original monologues when visitors pushed their "Start" buttons. The event was the culmination of a research paper project.
... view the photo gallery

Girls Are Under Construction

Harding Academy’s fourth, fifth and sixth grade girls, as well as their moms, gathered together to learn tools for growing up.
... more

Marlon Brown Chooses Georgia During A Live Ceremony

ESPN U was live from the Ellers Gymnasium as the #3 wide receiver in the nation announced his decision to attend The University of Georgia. Surrounded by friends and family, Marlon donned the Georgia hat and made coach Mark Richt a happy coach. ... much more

Jennee Kimball Signs with Tennessee Tech

Jennee Kimball signed a scholarship to play soccer at Tennessee Tech

View the Photo Gallery of Jennee signing

Clayton Lemmons Signs with Harding University

Clayton Lemmons signed a scholarship to continue his football career at Harding University

View the Photo Gallery of Clayton signing

King & Queen of Hearts 2009

Friday night Jan.30, Seniors Will Rikard and Courtney Ralston, were crowned the 2009 King and Queen of Hearts. ... more

View the Photo Gallery of King & Queen Night

Joint Performance by Harding A cappella and the Harding University Chorus

White Station Church of Christ
Sunday, February 8 at 5:00 p.m....more

Class Of 2009 Honor Graduates Are Announced

Katie Kirkpatrick, Valedictorian; Phillip Branch, Salutatorian....more

Sr. High Retreat 2009

This year's Sr. High retreat was a great success ....more

Mr. Ray Goes to Washington

Mr. Wayne Ray, sixth grade Language Arts teacher at Harding Academy Cordova, attended the inauguration. ....more

Harding Family Movie Night

FREE

January 24, 6pm
Cherry Rd. Auditorium
Disney's The Rookie

FREE

....more

Academic Letters Awarded

at First Friday Assembly

At January's First Friday Assembly, students who had lettered in academics were recognized. Sixty juniors and seniors qualified for the honor for the second year straight, and fifty-nine sophomores, juniors, and seniors received their initial academic pins. Students who letter in academics qualify to purchase a Harding letter jacket. Lettering in academics is based on the cumulative grade point average.

Timothy & Esther Awarded

at First Friday Assembly

At January's First Friday Assembly, Cary McClurg and Katie Kirkpatrick were presented the Timothy & Esther award for January. Brittney Jordan and Connor Ragin (pictured left) were the recipients for December. ...more

5th/6th Grade Girls

Competitive Basketball

Wins Blue Streak

Holiday Tournament

The 5th and 6th grade girls basketball competitive team took on all comers and sent them packing, winning the Blue Streak Christmas Tournament. Players are: Anna Horner, Ashley Cobb, Brooke White, Cierra Henderson, Elaine Savage, Gabrielle Sciortino, Kelsi Elkins, Macey Darnall, Meagan Jordan (not pictured), Zaria Christy and Coach Cedric Henderson.

Elementary Leap

Band Concert

Santa Canterbury is at it again! Congratulations to the LEAP Elementary Band on their first concert. The audience was full of parents, family, alumni, administrators, and high school band students, as these 4th - 6th graders demonstrated what they had learned over the semester. Impressive solos, duets, and trios topped off their Christmas concert. High school band parents provided a wonderful reception.
view pictures from the concert

Early Childhood Cherry Rd.

sings with "The Big Kids"

Cherry Road Early Childhood joined the Jr. High and High School for the Annual Sing-Along Tuesday morning. The class of 2009 directed the singing of Rudolph, Frosty, and all the favorites. The Early Childhood students sang Jingle Bells to the Cherry Rd. audience. The finale, as always, the very "aerobic" 12 Days of Christmas brought the fun to an end. With the cold outside and the Holiday singing inside, Christmas must be getting close. The Sing-Along was a great treat before the three days of midterms begin Wednesday.
view pictures from the sing-a-long

A Cappella spreads

Christmas Cheer Downtown

You know the Christmas season is here when the A cappella makes their annual holiday trip to First Tennessee Bank and The Peabody hotel. The acoustics were wonderful! The bank employees and hotel guests thoroughly enjoyed hearing the chorus under the direction of Dan Burdette. Selections included Carol of the Bells, Hallelujah Chorus, The First Noel, Mary Did You Know, In the First Light, and several other favorites, for about a 30-45 minute presentation at each location. Mr. Burdette got a fantastic surprise at the Peabody as Opera singer, Kathleen Battle, introduced herself to Dan and the group in between songs. She complimented their performance and their presentation of the Hallelujah Chorus. At the end of their time at the Peabody, a hotel guest said, "Now this is what Christmas is all about!"
view pictures from the downtown performances

Christmas Spirit Fills The

Auditorium during the

holiday band assembly

The Harding Academy Band, under the direction of "Santa Canterbury" or "Colby Claus", brought the holidays closer with an all too short concert and sing along. Joining in the festivities were the the visiting 4th,5th, and 6th grade classes from Harding Southwind and the 5th and 6th grades from Harding Cordova. Everyone enjoyed singing as "Santa Colby" really "lit up" the room with his energy and direction of Rudolph, White Christmas, Silver Bells and the "unforgetable" Sleigh Ride with students and Mr. Pritchard and Mrs. Holt playing "the book" as accompaniment. Following the assembly, Marlon Brown, stayed and spoke to the elementary students. The Bands will present their Holiday Concert Tuesday night, Dec. 16, at 6:30pm.
view pictures from todays "mini" concert

Lions Bowling Team Defeats

MUS to earn trip to State

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National Junior Honor

Society Service Project

On Tuesday, Dec.2, the National Junior Honor Society delivered gifts to Agape for children in the Families in Touch homes. The students shopped for the gifts at Target and also delivered commodity items to HopeWorks. These students were grateful for the opportunity to share in the work of these wonderful organizations.
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Harding Seniors help

feed the homeless at

thanksgiving feast

Several Harding Seniors and volunteers came out on Thanksgiving morning to the Cook Convention Center to help feed the homeless in Memphis. The students all helped serve the food to over 2,000 people that came to the event. Baptist Health system was offering free flu shots and there were free blankets and coats handed out. All of the students were blessed by the experience.

Marlon Brown Wins Div. II-A

Back, Mr. Football Award

Entire list of winners

Lions lose 36-34 in the state

championship Game

The Harding Lions fans took over MTSU stadium Tuesday easily doubling the crowd of Davidson Academy, the much closer school. The Lion crowd was estimated at over 800. Led by "all everything" Marlon Brown, the Lions playing in their first ever championship game, could not overcome Davidson's three trick plays that each resulted in a touchdown. For much more about the game and pictures follow this link to the
Football State Championship Central

Sodexo Meal Plan Payment Reminders

For grades JK-12, January through May meal plan payments are due to Sodexo December 1. Sodexo will distribute meal plan payment reminders to students the first week of November. For more information call Sodexo at 684-1160.

Brian Collins

wins spelling bee

Brian Collins is no scoundrel, but he is the 2008 spelling bee winner for Cherry Road. Mr. Pinkerton, the pronouncer, could not stump him. After spelling words like "explicitly" , "nominal", "extrasensory", and "telegenic"; Brian spelled the word "scoundrel" to cinch the title. Alec Anderson was the runner-up.
Congratulations to all our participants. Brian will represent Harding at the Memphis-Shelby County bee in February. Pictured: Mrs. Patti Copeland, Academic Supervisor; Brian Collins

Ryan Dulaney and Chris Nunn

sign scholarships

with UT Martin and Lipscomb

Ryan DuLaney signed a letter of intent with The University of Tennessee Martin to play golf. Ryan was State Runner-up two years running, and a finalist for Best of Prep Golfer. Chris Nunn, who helped lead the Lions to their first ever DII A State Baseball Championship, signed his letter to play baseball for Lipscomb.

Congratulations All

Southwest Senior High

Honor Choir

Front row (l to r)
Mary Elizabeth Strange, Suzanne Chapman, Alicia Guthrie, Ashley Ragland, Chelsea Essary, Whitney Horner
Back row (l to r)
Gerald Brown, Cary McClurg, Alex DeTorres, Max Michael, Matthew Shanklin, Thomas Welborn

Congratulations All

Southwest Junior High

Honor Choir

Front row (l to r)
Phillip Walker, Rachel Garson, Margaret Wheless, Sarah Hughes, Jackie Hader, Kabrina Thompson, Jonathan Chapman
Back row (l to r)
Parks Flowers, John Frizzell, Forrest Hughes, Knox Greer, James Chapman, Ricky Tappan, Joe Thornton, Alex Guy, Alec Anderson, Stephen Thompson, Colby McBride, Christian May

Elementary Students Learn

From Mock Vote

On Monday, November 3, Harding Academy's elementary students participated in the largest MOCK presidential election ever! Students in all 50 states cast their votes in the internet election sponsored by American Legacy Publishing®, the producer of Studies Weekly publications. What a great way for the students to see how their vote COUNTS! ...view pictures

Sodexo Meal Plan Payment Reminders

For grades JK-12, January through May meal plan payments are due to Sodexo December 1. Sodexo will distribute meal plan payment reminders to students the first week of November. For more information call Sodexo at 684-1160.

Open House attracts

future students

Harding Academy Cherry Road hosted an open house on Sunday, Nov. 2, for students entering grades 7-12 from Harding locations as well as other schools in the community. Parents and students were able to talk with teachers, coaches, and school administration about activities, curriculum and much more. Harding's high school students served as tour guides, plus students from band, theater, and A cappella performed. The Cherry Road Parent Club mothers provided decorations and refreshments. The Lord provided a gloriously beautiful day and a sweet, sweet Spirit. ...view pictures

both girls and boys

cross country teams finish

2nd in the state!

Both the girls and boys Cross Country teams ran solid races and claimed the TSSAA Division II-A State Runner-Up Titles Saturday at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, TN.For the girls, the top four runners earned all-state honors. Sloan Scott (2nd), Kalena Baskin (3rd), Chelsea Essary (5th), and Audrey Sharp (14th) were the medalists.


In the boys race our medaling all-state members were Ben Ashley (8th), Andy Hendrix (9th), Max Michael (11th), Chris Stalcup (13th), and Richard Ashley (15th).

....more

Lady Lion Volleyball

back to back State Titles

The Lady Lions defeated St. George's in three straight games to win the title for the second year in a row. ...read more

Red Ribbon Week

at Cordova

Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated campaign to reduce the demand for drugs through prevention and education programs. By wearing red and participating in other activities students at Harding Academy demonstrated their ardent opposition to drug use during the last week of October. The Academy’s 2008 theme for Red Ribbon Week was “Join the Fight Against Drugs”. Students were treated as soldiers in the fight and given camouflage pencils and pins to wear with the theme inscription. ....more

Brittany Smith crowned

homecoming queen

Sophomores win JUGG

See All Homecoming Week in Pictures

Lady Lions Capture

Regional Title

Lady Lions Volleyball Team won the title of Region Champions Wednesday, October 22. The Lady Lions defeated host team St. George’s in three straight games to defend their title. Lindsey Allison and Callie West were named to the All Tournament Team, with Allison being named MVP of the tournament. Congratulations Lady Lions on a job well done!

YaYa’s Third Time at

Habitat for Humanity

The Harding Academy YaYa’s, a women’s service group, got an early start at 6:30 Saturday, Oct. 18 on their their third annual time to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity. Kayla Card, Sarah Fleischhauer, Hannah Hendon, Whitney Horner, Jenee Kimball, Madison Kimbrell, Brittany Neal, Morgan Petrovich, Breauna Phillips, Anne Rawlinson, Mary Richerson, Jessica Simmons, and Candace Wilson worked with their YaYa sponsor, Mrs. Kathy Davis. The YaYa’s have other service projects planned.
pictures of the Ya Ya's at work

Harding to Host 3 on 3

Basketball Tournament

Looking to showcase your basketball skills? Then look no further. Saturday, November 15th, Harding Academy will feature talent from all across the city in the Lady Lion Inaugural 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Double elimination brackets in 5 different divisions will allow you and your team to put it all on the line to claim the title of the City’s Finest Basketball Team. Registration is currently open to the public. Participants from 8 years old to 100 years old are eligible. Teams can be single gender or mixed, it is your choice. If you are an athlete, make sure you speak with your coach regarding eligibility rules before signing up. more info
registration form

Harding Academy is

Moving Forward!

Exciting News about the Lakeland and Cordova Campuses

Homecoming Week is Oct. 20-24. T-shirts are on sale for $12 each in four hot colors. Read the SGA page for information about dress-up days, the CUP, Homecoming Court and more...

Claire Haines and

Katie Walker named

Commended Students

Seniors Claire Haines and Katie Walker have been named Commended Students in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. Although they will not continue in the 2009 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2009 competition by taking the 2007 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. The young people named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding academic potential by their strong performance in this highly competitive program.

Phillip Branch Outstanding

Participant in National

Achievement Scholarship

Program

Senior Phillip Branch has been named an Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program. These students scored in the top four percent of more than 150,000 Black Americans who requested consideration in the 2009 National Achievement Program when they took the 2007 PSAT. A roster of these students' names, high schools, and tentative major choices is being sent to about 1500 colleges and universities.

Faculty and Staff

show support for

Breast Cancer Research

There were 45 Cherry Rd. faculty and staff who participated in the Lee National Denim Day. The money will go to the Women's Cancer Programs of EIF (Entertainment Industry Foundation Initiatives).

Harding English Department

wins awards

This month the National Council of Teachers of English is honoring the top high school senior writers from across the country. These writers were chosen from almost 2000 students from all 50 states who were nominated in their junior year by their teachers. Nominated students were required to submit samples of their best writing and were also required to write an impromptu essay under supervision. A team of English teachers from each state judged the writing. Harding Academy is one of only six Tennessee schools to have a winning writer, Katie Walker. In addition, the Harding Academy English Department has also received a commendation from the National Council of Teachers of English for excellence in its instructional program as evidenced by the high quality of writing of its students.

Up The Down Staircase

Harding Academy Theatre wrapped up their presentation of Up the Down Staircase Saturday night. The play follows Miss Barrett, a new and idealistic teacher, through her first year at an inner city school in New York in the 1960s. Her experiences will tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings. Anyone who has been a teacher or a student will identify with this classic story of the American classroom. Photo Gallery

Lion Fusion 2008

Harding students, Parents and Faculty relaxed and enjoyed barbecue while the Jake Brothers Band entertained the crowd before the varsity football game. The Harding Pep band and Harding Cheerleaders were on hand to help the Parents club provide entertainment as well. A Lion Fusion art poster contest was held between all the sixth grade students with prizes awarded for first, second and third place. All proceeds from the event are utilized to benefit Harding students.
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Seventh Graders Receive

their bibles during

special assembly

"They are not just words written on paper...they are life altering". This was the message our seventh graders received Wednesday, September 10, from Mr. Jonathan Murphy during the Seventh Grade Bible Ceremony. After being surrounded by the Senior Class singing "Thy Word is A Lamp Unto My Feet," the seventh graders walked across the Auditorium stage to receive their own personalized Harding Bibles made available through the generosity of The Dr. Gaylon and Mrs. Deanna Smith Endowment. It is our great hope that the words of these Bibles will sink deep into their hearts as God guides them in the path of righteousness.
for printable pictures click here
To learn more about The Smith Endowment click here

Harding Launches

Online Giving

Harding Academy is pleased to announce the availability of online giving. Now through our secure website, members of the Harding family can support the mission and students of the school by giving online via credit card or e-check. "Every gift makes a difference at Harding Academy. With many people no longer carrying checkbooks and more people choosing each year the conveniences of online shopping and online philanthropy, we feel it is important to make online giving available to our alumni, current parents, grandparents, past parents, faculty, staff, and friends," said Philip Cummings, the school's Director of Development.
To make an online donation or visit our secure giving site, click here

Secondary Parents, circle

Sept. 5 on your calendar

PowerSchool on-line grades

premiers that day!

We are pleased to announce that coming after Labor Day we will implement the PowerSchool on-line grading module so that you may access your student's current grades and attendance. You will be receiving a letter some time after Labor Day with the following information:

• The web site location
• Your confidential ID
• Your password
• Your student's confidential ID
• Your student's password

Please keep your passwords confidential so only you can access the information.
If you have any questions or problems, please email Mrs. Jane Maness at maness.jane@hardinglions.org or call her at 901-312-2880. Information about accessing Elementary grades will come later in the school year.

Early Childhood Cordova

Expands to the Farm Room

Early Childhood is growing! The Cordova campus has added a new EC3 room called "the Farm".Harding Åcademy graduate Jenna David( 06) returned to stencil the room with the Farm theme. "Miss" Ånn Srnka is the new Lead Teacher in the Farm Room.
Learn more about EC Cordova

Cordova Elementary

Introduces Debit Card

Lunchroom Program

Harding Cordova is updating the cafeteria for the 2008-09 school year. Students participating in the Sodexo lunch program are now using a debit card system. They love having their own cards and are excited to be on the same operation program used by the high school. Cathy Gatewood, the lunchroom manager, feels the new method of handling lunch money will help control lost lunch coupons and allow the lunch lines to move more quickly. This is an exciting change for our Cordova students.

Class of 2009 Kicks off the

new school year with

the Sr. Picnic

On August 5, the class of 2009 celebrated the beginning of their senior year with a picnic. They enjoyed a delicious dinner of BBQ and all the trimmings. The seniors participated in a Harding tradition and painted their handprints on the wall leading to the senior hallway. After this, the class received their banner, designed and presented by their parents. It will hang across the hall from the handprints, and includes the class Bible verse and each senior's name. This was an exciting event for all the seniors, and was a perfect way to kick off the new year.

Courtney Collins and

Marlon Brown Named

Athletes of the Year

by the Memphis Redbirds

and On the ball magazine

Courtney Collins, who graduated in May, and Marlon Brown, who will be a senior this year, have been named the Female and Male Athletes of the Year by The Memphis Redbirds and On the Ball Magazine.

Harding Cordova Hosts

Camp Invention

Harding Academy hosted Camp Invention for the first time at the Cordova location June 16-20 and it was a child inventor's dream! Pictured are Gibson Steed and Noah Heaton taking apart hard drives. 80 campers plus a staff of 18 worked constantly to ensure these creative minds were put to work with landing on a planet and planet survival, designing cars that can house eggs and keep them from breaking in a crash, creating amusement park rides, and taking apart non-working household appliances to create new inventions. What more could an inventor ask for? Plans are already underway for Summer 2009.
see more pictures from the Camp