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.
Flint River Academy's Forty-first Baccalaureate Service and Graduation Exercises
Flint River Academy held its Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, May 24th, 2009 at Woodbury Baptist Church.
Flint River Academy to hold its 41th Graduation Exercises
Flint River Academy will hold its forty first graduation exercises on Monday, May 25th, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in the campus gymnatorium. The Board of Trustees will confer diplomas upon twenty senior graduates.
Team Meriwether Rides
Team Meriwether, bicycle riders who are contributing to the fight of Diabetes, rode their mileage Sunday the 17th in Tour de Cure. The ride took place in Tyrone, Georgia and had hundreds of participants. Team Meriwether consisted of Tina Turner, Anna Jean Turner, Ian Bryan, Cathy Bryan, and B.L. Bryan. The team was able to contribute over $1,000 due in great part to Flint River Academy’s Key Club who collected hundreds of dollars for the cause. The brave Tina Tuner and her daughter rode the 31 mile trek while the Bryan’s rode the 16 mile course. Food, prizes, massages, and music were supplied by the organizers after the event. The team wants to thank all who contributed and an especially grateful thank you to the FRA Key Club.
The Flint River Academy Honors Program was held at Woodbury Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 and honored the achievements of seventy three FRA high school students.
Middle school science teacher at FRA, Mrs. Nancy Riggins who is known for making plants grow out of concrete, worked with every grade at Flint River pulling weeds, preparing the soil, and planting beautiful blooms to be enjoyed. Students were asked to bring seeds or plants to brighten up the school campus and the borders and edges now have color and petals. Other Earth Day activities were the field trip to see the new Disney movie “Earth” which enthralled the students so much that they look forward to next year’s movie “Oceans.”
Bobby Smith Retires By Gary Moore
After forty plus years of coaching and teaching, Bobby Smith’s illustrious career has ended with the announcement of his retirement.
The morning of “Donuts with Dad” saw the Flint River Academy concession area filled with fathers enjoying the sugary snack, coffee, and orange juice with their children. Coming up this Saturday is the FRA Father-Daughter Dance and next week “Muffins with Mom Morning.” Here, Will Keller pauses to enjoy a donut with his son Brooks.
Inspiring, not retiring. Gone, but not forgotten.
The “Golden Boy” of FRA football for four years, Ethan Strickland, was honored in a special ceremony held at the field house.
Congratulations to Daniel Garrett and Mrs. Pepper Connell. Garrett was named Flint River Academy’s 2009 STAR Student as well as Meriwether County STAR Student.
Congratulations to Claire Mameli who on Saturday, March 21st competed in the scholarship program leading to the title of Miss Upson County Junior Miss.
Monday, March 30th was a special event at Flint River Academy as Headmaster Marlowe Hinson and the Flint River Academy Board of Trustees held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new classroom building, the first major construction project on the twenty eight acre campus since the 1970s.
Flint River Academy is pleased to announce that junior Julie Bergen has been admitted to the prestigious Governor’s Honor Program in the field of math.
The GH program is a six week summer program designed to challenge and enrich with educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. Funded by the General Assembly, the program costs the student no money.
Flint River Academy teachers and Counselor Peggy Wade nominate students in special instructional areas according to their abilities, aptitudes and interests. Transcripts and endorsements substantiate the nomination where they are screened at the state level. Nominees are interviewed and finalists selected from a group of over four hundred. It is a distinct honor to be chosen to participate.
Mathematics is one of the major instructional areas with four support areas available: computers, counseling, library/media, and physical fitness. In addition over a hundred educational seminars are offered each week by the Governor’s Honors residential and support staff. Performances by GH students are given in concerts, theatre, and dance and visual arts shows are ongoing through the summer as well as by special guest artists.
Julie is the daughter of David and Pamela Bergen of Brooks. She was nominated by her math teacher, Mrs. Kay Barnes.
Ms. Durand goes to Washington
“Going to Washington DC with the National Youth Leadership Council was probably one of the best uses of time I’ve ever spent,” says Ann Durand.
1. Second grade teachers Eve Coulliette and Blanche Huddleston told their classes that the school had lost their ITBS tests and that the students would have to take them again!
2. Kindergarten teachers Tina Turner and Susan Wilson told their classes that they had the choice of orange juice or milk with their snack and they served them buttermilk and grapefruit juice!
3. Savannah Hawkins reminded Mrs. Tuttle she was supposed to bake a cake for Friday. When Mrs. Tuttle looked aghast, Savannah said, “April Fool.”
Science Olympiad
By Ben Strickland
On Saturday, March 7th, two Flint River Academy teams traveled to Columbus State University to compete in the 2009 Science Olympiad.
Local administrator follows Super Bowl with interest
Flint River Academy Headmaster Marlowe Hinson shared stories of his days playing football at Memphis State where two of his former coaches there now coach the Pittsburgh Steelers. Shown with Hinson are Ben Gilson and Chris Gregg.
Flint River Academy Open House
for prospective parents
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 6:00 pm
We are excited about showing you our school, our vision, and all we have to offer your child.
FRA Alumni vs. the Varsity Basketball Teams
Saturday, March 21, 2009
If you don't want to play, how about just coming to visit? Would love to see you.
6:00 pm Girls' Game
7:00 pm for Boys' Game
Contact person: Kay S. Williamson
FRA Math Team Wins
The Flint River Academy Math Team took first place honors in the GISA AA division of the state-wide math tournament held at Georgia Southwestern University on Saturday, January 24th.
Headmaster's Honor Roll Named to the Flint River Academy Headmaster's Honor Roll for scoring 93 and above in all subjects are 2nd graders Bryce Britt, Emily Cain, Luke Davis, Megan Dufresne, Hannah Evans, Raymond Feckoury, Robbie Schug, Vei Winkler; second row: Will Baggarly, Savannah Brown, Karlee Geter, McCall Mitchell; 3rd graders: Julia Hawkins, Chase Jarck, Kaylee Brown; 4th graders: Natalie Miller; 5th graders Kate Cain, Handley Davis; third row: Cullen Evans, Montana Schug, and Megan Ward. Named to the Headmaster's Honor Roll in the Middle School are Hannah Knight, Keslie Johnson, Meghan Gregg, Madison Funderburk, Kasey Clark, Nathaniel Adams; standing at back: James Adams, Josh Hanna, and Russell Durand. High school students named to the Headmaster's Honor Roll are Kaitlyn Roberson and Lindsey Purvis. Not pictured are 4th graders: Gracie Harris, Max Jarck and high schoolscholars Daniel Garrett, Shelby Reimer, Ashley Stephens, Julie Bergen, Hunter Connell, Claire Mameli, and Tyler Lohman.
Honor roll
Flint River Academy is pleased to announce those students achieving high marks for the first semester. Named to the Flint River Academy Honor Roll for scoring 90 and above in all subjects are Elementary School 2nd graders: Wesley Smith, Regan Wall, Katie Harper, Joseph Kemp, Madison McCartney; 3rd graders: Hope Anna Adams, Ivie Hausman, Jonathon Phillips; second row: Ian Bryan, Jensen Hanna; 4th graders: Amber Zaic, and 5th grader Abby Porter. Named to the Honor Roll in the middle school: Jose Pena, Trevor McClure, Nathan Lee, Lydia Hausman; top row: Corey Dyson, Laura Sears, Dalton Johnson, Kooper Groce, Jessica Spivey, Tripp Taylor, Scott Porter, Hannalee Flynn, and Stuart Gregg. Not pictured are 3rd grader Alex Posey, 4th grades Sam Baggarly, Kinsey Evans, and Parker Williams, middle schoolers Eric Anderson and Kayla Williamson and high school scholars Kara Cawley, Tamzy Whittle, Libby Head, Averie Ward, and Kaitlyn Thompson.
Flying By
By Dallas Gibson
Flint River Academy has the best pre-game show in the state. That has been said by many Flint River fans and their opponents week after week.
First grade bell ringers Olivia McInvale, Curstie Bulloch, and Garrett Martin were adorable as they rang out The First Noel as part of the holiday melodies of the season. The Flint River Academy elementary Christmas program was held last week and highlighted students' talents both in music and in the visual arts. The FRA gym was at capacity as the children's program is always the most attended event held by the school. The high school Choraliers will perform their Christmas special this Thursday, the 11th at FRA at 7 pm.
It's a dog's life
The Meriwether County Sheriff's Department's K-9 Unit visited students at Flint River Academy and "Junior" the drug dog completely charmed the students over.
Cause for celebration: "Miracles do happen," is the message on the cake that friends and coworkers made for Mrs. Jane Hainline when they found out her doctor's latest news for her: cancer free. Celebrating with hugs and cake are FRA personnel, from left, Juanita Brown, Debby Etheridge, Betty Ganus, Tammy Mitchell, Marlowe Hinson, honoree Jane Hainline, Kayanne Bostwick, and Michelle Foreman.
Flint River Academy Headmaster and Honor Rolls for 1st Nine Weeks
Flint River Academy is pleased to announce those students achieving high marks for the first nine weeks of the school year.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Flint River Academy PTO and the FRA Key Club recognized and honored three wonderful women vital in roles at the school for their battles with breast cancer. Front row: Key Club members Hunter Connell, Kaitlyn Roberson, Emily Chester, Crisslyn Cookman, and club sponsor Mrs. Mandy Miller; second row: PTO Vice-president Jefflyn Brannon and Key Club Vice-president Tamzy Whittle. Family members pinning corsages on the honorees are John Taylor, Wesley Smith, Tripp Taylor, grandsons of Mrs. Marijo Eubanks, breast cancer survivor; Mrs. Jane Hainline's granddaughters Victoria Roberson, Mrs. Hainline, currently battling cancer and in treatment, granddaughter Caroline Cartwright, 1st grade team teacher Ms. Michelle Foreman, and Mrs. Hainline's granddaughter Caylee Cartwright, Mrs. Sandy Evans, PTO organizer of the event, and Alec Gooch, Mrs. Jenie Gooch, who just finished treatments and is happily labeled a survivor, Chance and Mark Gooch.
Forget to order your yearbook? Order on line:
The school year is a busy time, and if you missed the yearbook order due date, have changed your mind about getting your child a yearbook, or would just like a simpler way to pay your bill, you can! Simply log on to the Josten's address, and with a few clicks of your mouse and some information, you're done. That's one less thing to have to remember. Click here to order.
Jennifer Chapman
Yearbook Advisor
New Faces, Same School
By Matt Wilson and Rusty Watson
This year at Flint River Academy added many new students and teachers.
2008 Flint River Academy Homecoming Queen Hanna Hallman
Flint River Academy 2008 Homecoming Queen and Court
1st Runner up Rhianna Lofton, 2nd Runner up Ariel Walker, Homecoming Queen Hanna Hallman, also in the four way tie for 2nd Runner up were Ashley Stephens, Shelby Reimer, and Skyler McCoy.
Flint River Academy 2008 Homecoming Court
Vying for the title of Flint River Academy 2008 Homecoming Queen are Freshman Class Representatives: Leah Hallman and Ayla Welch, Sophomore Class Representatives: Jennifer Boatwright and Tyler Lohman, Junior Class Representatives: Hunter Connell and Claire Mameli, Senior Class Representatives: Kara Cawley, Brandie Chambers, Hanna Hallman, Rhianna Lofton, Skyler McCoy, Shelby Reimer, Ashley Stephens, Ariel Walker, and Tamzy Whittle. Homecoming festivities are the week of September 22-26 with the queen being crowned during halftime of the FRA-Strong Rock game on Friday, September 26th.
Back to school at FRA New looks, new books, new teachers and students
The 2008-09 school year has started with a bang or rather a school bell and the new look on campus is immediate when you step through the front door.
Strength Team Flexes its Faith at FRA
By Jennifer Boatwright and Hunter Worley
The Mike Hagen Strength Team held an assembly in the Flint River Academy gymnasium on Friday, August 15th as part of their sweep through Meriwether County.
