Welcome to Flint River Academy!

Welcome to the official website of Flint River Academy of Woodbury, Georgia. Flint River Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory school offering a college preparatory education to day students in grades 3K through 12.

Mission Statement

Flint River Academy is an independent, nonsectarian college-preparatory school dedicated to providing a rigorous liberal arts
education, by enabling students to develop their mind, body, and spirit to the fullest extent. Students at Flint River Academy
seek excellence with honor through challenging educational, extra-curricular, and service experiences.
(Click here to see specific goals to achieve our mission.)

FRA SPAGHETTI DINNER

Date: Monday, February 6th @ 5:30

Please join us for free food & fellowhip, then opt to stay for the PTO Meeting at 6:30 and
Booster Club at 7:00.

Door Prizes from the FRA Spirit Store!

Free Childcare provided for the meetings, after spaghetti.

2nd Annual FRA Spring Auction

Mark your calendars as our annual auction has been set for Saturday, March 31, 2012,
at Phoenix Rising Banquet & Event Center in Thomaston. Last year was a wonderful success
and we look forward to even a more successful auction this year.

Thank you to everyone who donated or acquired donations last year for the auction and it is
with much hope that you will once again be willing to donate or ask those donors to donate
again this year! Your participation, cooperation, and donations are vital to a successful auction
and fundraiser for our school and our precious children.

Start asking for auction items today!! The more auction items, the more successful our auction for our school and our children.

Additional information is forth coming. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Nancy Lowry; 706-656-0280; nancylowry@hotmail.com; southerncrescentrealty@gmail.com

Lindsey Purvis is named Flint River Academy STAR Student
Mrs. Valerie Moore is Recognized as STAR Teacher

Flint River Academy is proud to announce that Lindsey Purvis is the FRA 2012 STAR Student. Lindsey selected English teacher, Mrs. Valerie Moore as her STAR Teacher.

The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program is in its 54th year and sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Department of Education. To obtain the STAR nomination, high school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the three-part SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.

STAR begins each year in high schools throughout Georgia when the STAR student is named and chooses a STAR teacher to share in this recognition. The students and their teachers are honored by their schools and then compete for county titles and then for region honors. Region winners compete for the honor of being named State PAGE STAR Student. Lindsey Purvis has earned the STAR title for Flint River Academy and will soon compete at the county level.

Lindsey Faye Purvis is the daughter of the late Kip Purvis and Michele Purvis of Woodbury, Georgia. Lindsey is currently ranked first in her class at Flint River Academy and will graduate with a College Prep Honors Diploma which includes AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, AP AB Calculus and five science classes. Lindsey earned a perfect score on the Critical Reading section of the SAT and scored extremely well in the Math and Writing sections. She has numerous academic awards including: Presidential Award for Excellence, Janice Wasden Fine Arts Award Scholarship, Furman Scholar, Georgia Merit Scholar, National Merit Scholar, Bausch and Lomb Science Award, Woodman of the World American History Award and has earned Headmaster’s Honor Roll each grading period since elementary school. Lindsey is also involved in many extracurricular activities including Key Club, Meriwether County Youth Leadership, Math Bowl, Science Olympiad, and served as class secretary and treasurer. In addition, Miss Purvis currently serves as the Vice President of Projects and Programs of the National Honor Society at Flint River Academy. She has represented her school well in academic competitions by placing twice in region Literary Competition Rhetorical Analysis and placing first in the state Literary Competition at Valdosta State. Lindsey also has been recognized in several local and state art competitions during her high school career at Flint River Academy. Lindsey will attend Berry College and major in English.

Lindsey selected Mrs. Valerie Moore as the teacher who has had the most influence on her academic achievement. Mrs. Moore has been teaching English for 30 years. She has been teaching at Flint River Academy for 5 of those years. Mrs. Moore presently teaches 9th Grade World Literature and Honors World Literature, 11th Grade American Literature, and 11th Grade AP Literature and Composition. She is also the sponsor for the Freshman Class, the National Honor Society, Literary, and cosponsor for the Senior Class. Mrs. Moore resides in Thomaston with her husband Gary.

Manchester Declares Tripp Taylor Day

Flint River Academy Junior Tripp Taylor received a $2000 scholarship last month from the American Red Cross.  Tripp was selected for this prestigious scholarship by organizing numerous blood drives at Flint River Academy and in the surrounding community.  The American Red Cross Southern Region honored Tripp as part of their “Got It! Give It! Go for Gold!” Scholarship Program. 

Steven Tennant, Donor Recruitment Representative for the Red Cross, presented the $2,000 check to Tripp at Flint River Academy on December 12th. 

Manchester Mayor, Anthony Clifton, expressed the community’s pride by declaring December 12th “Tripp Taylor Day” and honored Tripp with the framed proclamation. 

Tripp is the son of Lane and Mark Owens of Manchester.

Tripp Taylor with his proud family. Left to right: Mark Owens, John Taylor, Tripp Taylor, Lane Owens	Steven Tennant, Mayor Anthony Clifton, Tripp Taylor with the Tripp Taylor Day Proclamation
Manchester Mayor Anthony Clifton reads the Tripp Taylor Day Proclamation	Steven Tennant of the American Red Cross presents Tripp Taylor with the $2,000 Scholarship check

Flint River Academy 4th Grader Baylen Wasden Wins State Award

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black; Baylen Wasden; Jamie Culpepper, Bonnie Plants National 3rd Grade Cabbage Program Director	Baylen and her winning cabbage

Flint River Academy welcomed some very important guests on November 9th. The Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture,
Gary Black, and the National Cabbage Program Director from Bonnie Plants, Jamie Culpepper, honored FRA fourth grader
Baylen Wasden of Senoia. Baylen was the 2011 Bonnie Plants Third Grade Cabbage Program Georgia State Winner.

Third Graders at Flint River Academy in Woodbury Georgia participate in the Bonnie Plant Third Grade Cabbage Program
every year. Each student receives an oversized cabbage plant that will produce oversized heads, along with instructions
for planting. Approximately 10 to 12 weeks later, the cabbages are ready for harvest. Students can then take pictures of
their “Big Cabbage” and send it to Bonnie Plant Farm to enter to win the $1,000 savings bond.

Each year Bonnie Plants distributes free cabbage plants to third grade classes across America to foster interest in
gardening and the environment.

Mr. Culpepper congratulated Baylen for her huge and beautiful plant, stating that it was the most attractive plant nationwide.
Baylen’s entry surpassed over 60,000 third graders from the state of Georgia and over 1.5 million students nationwide! Culpepper
remarked that such large, attractive plants are not usually grown in Georgia and that most entries of this size and condition are
raised in cooler states. Baylen attributed her plant’s health to diligent care, a general fertilizer mix, and soil composted with cow manure.

Commissioner Black presented Baylen with an award and numerous gifts, and Bonnie Plants gave Baylen an award and a $1,000
savings bond scholarship. Baylen’s family members and classmates were on hand to congratulate her.

FLINT RIVER ACADEMY CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING SENIORS
IN THE RACE FOR THE 2011 WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN

Flint River Academy is extending special congratulations to Hunter Adkins and Jordan Nash who
were recently named School Winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.
To be eligible for this award, students must exhibit excellence in academics, athletics, and
community/school leadership.

(click here to read more)

Red Ribbon Poster Contest Winners

Flint River Academy congratulated the winners of the Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest with the theme "These Paws Don't Touch Drugs!"

Winners were:
Colton Rush, Trey Kelly, Lance Johnson, Sydney King, Grady Horton, Emma Brannon, Amanda Worley, Carter Gleaton, Gabe Banzaca, Kate Kelly, Mitchell Davis, Owen Linnenkohl, Gage Dunn, Ethan Abbott,
Addie Smith, Parker King, Kenneth Chapman, and Justin Waddell.

FRA Key Club’s 2nd Annual 5K/1K Fun Run

The Flint River Academy Key Club will be hosting its 2nd annual Priceless 5K/1K Fun Run in honor of a FRA family member, Karen Ellington King. Karen has been diagnosed with a rare type of sarcoma cancer. Proceeds from the run will help cover the medical costs associated with fighting this disease. (click here to read more details)

The FRA Priceless 5K/1K Fun Run will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at 9:00am at Lake Meriwether.

To print forms, please click on the following links: Participant Form or Sponsorship Form

Fire Safety at FRA

Flint River Academy 3K, 4K, 5K, and first grade students
were treated to a presentation on fire safety last Friday.
Fireman Chris Compton and his fire fighting clown friends,
JD and Jasper, demonstrated evacuation procedures,
cooking safety, and Stop Drop and Roll through fun skits,
music, and puppet shows!

(click here for more photos)

Two dozen alumni Choraliers returned to Flint River Academy

Two dozen alumni Choraliers returned to Flint River Academy on Saturday, October 9th for a wonderful concert.
They joined the current FRA Choraliers in performing favorites from their past including "Chapel of Love", "Spoonful of Sugar",
"There is Nothing Like a Dame", and "Sea To Shining Sea." The current Choraliers are led by FRA Music Teacher Janet Mapel,
who is also an alum from the class of 1974. Tom Helton returned to lead the alumni, he was the Music Teacher at Flint River
Academy from 1976-1979. The Choraliers were accompanied by Tom's wife Laura. The large crowd also enjoyed the Sweet
Georgia Violins, a group of young violinists from Thomaston which includes FRA sixth grader Julia Hawkins.

To my friends at Flint River Academy,

I find it hard to put into words how much I appreciate the love and support that I have received from all of you since my diagnosis. Your cards, hugs, meals, and especially your prayers have meant the world to me! The Barbeque was a huge success and your support was overwhelming! The money that was raised will go towards my treatments and medical bills. I appreciate everything that has been done for me, no matter how small it might seem. My only hope is to give back what I have been given. Keep me in your prayers, and with your support, I will fight the fight!

From My Loving Heart,
Karen King

Pictured: Cody King, Karen King, Courtney King

Lindsey Purvis Commended in the National Merit Scholarship Program

Flint River Academy announced today that Lindsey Purvis has been named a Commended Student in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program.  A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) will be presented by the Head of School to this scholastically talented senior.

Lindsey is the daughter of Michele Purvis and the late Kip Purvis.  She resides in Woodbury.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.  Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2012 competition by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC.  “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation.  We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

Don't miss out ... Order your copy of the FRA Prowler

Click blue box to order your 2011 - 2012 FRA Prowler Yearbook

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

Click here to hear all about the Exceptional Education that Flint River Academy Offers.

This broadcast is proudly played at the following channels/stations and was produced by a FRA Alumni Jeff R. Tate, Vice President/General Manager
WFDR-FM "Mountain 94.5"; WFDR-AM "StraightTalk AM 1370"; WBAF-AM "Bubba 1090 AM"; MOUNTAIN VISION CHANNELS 10 & 17

Ingles Tools for Schools - Please Link Your Card EVERY Year

Help FRA earn school equipment every time you shop at Ingles!
It's easy to do. Simply link your Ingles Advantage Card to FRA by clicking on this link: www.ingles-markets.com
Then click on the "Tools for Schools" icon at the top of the page and follow the directions. You can ask your friends
and family to link their cards too. Then, during the school year, each time you shop at Ingles, you are helping
FRA earn valuable school equipment!

Important note: YOU MUST LINK YOUR CARD TO FRA EVERY YEAR at the beginning of the school year.
Thank you for your help!

Flint River Academy Spirit Store! (Click here for Order Form)

FRA now has a Spirit Store in the Library! The store has a variety of items - shirts, coats, ball caps, pens, car decals, etc. Several parents have requested a list, so click below for a list of some of the currently available items. Clothing can be embroidered with the new school crest or a wildcat. Samples of the embroidered clothing are hanging in the school store, where you can fill out an order form for the item in the color and size of your choice. If you would like to order something today, please fill out the order form below and return it to your child’s teacher with cash or a check made out to FRA. Please suggest items that you would like to see in the store!

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