High School

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.

FRA Announces High School Honor Roll and Headmaster's Honor Roll

Flint River Academy is proud to announce the High School Honor Roll and Headmaster's Honor Roll for the 2nd Nine Weeks and the First Semester. Honor Roll consists of students who have an average of 90 or above in all subjects. Students achieving an average of 93 or above in all subjects will be placed on the Headmaster's Honor Roll. The 2nd Nine Weeks is the marking period running from October 11th through December 16th. The First Semester includes the 1st marking period and the 2nd marking period.

The High School Honor Roll for the 2nd Nine weeks includes 9th graders Ansley Marlowe and Trevor McClure; 10th graders Jay Adams, Nathan Adams, Eric Anderson, and Meghan Gregg; 11th graders Hannah Anthony, Hannalee Flynn, and Tripp Taylor; and 12th graders Alli Bachtle and Lisa Nguyen.

The following High School students earned the Honor Roll for the First Semester: 9th graders Nathan Lee, Trevor McClure, and Nathan Strickland; 10th graders Jay Adams, Kasey Clark, and Meghan Gregg; 11th graders Russell Durand, Hannalee Flynn, and Stuart Gregg; and 12th grader Amy Adams.

Congratulations to the Headmaster's Honor Roll students for the 2nd Nine Weeks: 9th grader Hannah Knight; 10th graders Kasey Clark and Dalton Johnson; 11th graders Russell Durand, Arbaz Momin, and Jessica Spivey; and 12th graders Amy Adams, Lindsey Purvis, and Kaitlyn Roberson.

Headmaster’s Honor Roll for the First Semester was earned by: 9th grader Hannah Knight; 10th graders Eric Anderson and Dalton Johnson; 11th graders Arbaz Momin and Jessica Spivey; and 12th graders Lindsey Purvis and Kaitlyn Roberson.

High School Headmaster's Honor Roll for the 2nd Nine Weeks	High School Headmaster's Honor Roll for the First Semester
High School Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 Weeks (not pictured: Nathan Adams)	High School Honor Roll for the First Semester

FRA Names Honor Roll Students for the First Grading Period of the Year

High School Headmaster's Honor Roll 9th grader Hannah Knight; 10th grader Eric Anderson; 11th graders Arbaz Momin and Jessica Spivey; and 12th graders Lindsey Purvis and Kaitlyn Roberson.	High School Honor Roll The High School Honor Roll includes 9th graders Natalie Dunnahoo, Kate Abbott Hawkins, Nathan Lee, Trevor McClure, and Nathan Strickland; 10th graders Meghan Gregg and Shalyn Wheelan; 11th graders Russell Durand, Hannalee Flynn, and Stuart Gregg; and 12th graders Amy Adams, Hunter Adkins, and Mohammed Momin.  (not pictured: Nathan Strickland)

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.

The Wendy’s High School Heisman program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, celebrates
the achievements of the nation’s top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom. Just as the
collegiate Heisman is known for being the top award in college football, the Wendy’s High School Heisman
award is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level. The award encourages future
leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age.

Hunter Adkins and Jordan Nash were selected as School Winners for Flint River Academy based on the
following accomplishments:

Hunter Adkins is the son of Simone and Hunter Adkins of Greenville. He has attended Flint River Academy for fourteen years. He is a member of the varsity football, golf,
and track teams, and has served as Captain of the football team. Hunter is President of the National Honor Society and a member of the All Select Chorus, the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes, and the See You at the Pole Committee. He was a valuable member of the State Championship Math Bowl Team in grades 9 through 12 and placed
second at the State Science Olympiad. Hunter has a 3.75 GPA and won the George Eastman Young Leaders Award in 2011. He plans on attending the
University of Georgia.

Jordan Nash is the daughter of Chris and Lee Nash of Greenville and has attended FRA for 14 years. Jordan is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council,
Key Club, Habitudes, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has been a member of the Math Bowl, Science Olympiad, and the See You at the Pole Committee.
Jordan is an active volunteer with FRA, her church, the cub scouts, the Masons, and as a tutor. Jordan was Captain of the varsity softball team, and also an important
member of the varsity basketball and track teams. She was a starter on the 2010 GISA AA State Softball Championship team and the 2011 GISA AA Region
Championship Team. Jordan has received numerous softball awards including Most Improved, All-District, and All-State. She plans on attending college at Central Alabama.

“On behalf of Flint River Academy, we are extremely proud to celebrate the outstanding athletic and scholastic achievements of Jordan Nash and Hunter Adkins with this
prestigious award,” said Michele Purvis, Head of School at Flint River Academy. For more information or to track a student’s progress through the competition, please log
on to www.WendysHeisman.com or call 1-800-205-6367.

Created in 1994, WHSH has set the standard for high school student-athletes and gained tremendous prestige in its own right. To date, more than 188,000 high school
students have represented their schools and been touched by the Heisman glory.

The program consists of six stages of awards – applicants, school winners, state finalists, state winners, national finalists and national winners. Entries are initially
evaluated by ACT Assessment during the Applicant, State Finalist and State Winner phases and then passed on to a distinguished panel of judges. Known for the ACT
college entrance exam, ACT is a nonprofit organization offering educational measurement and research services.

Twelve National Finalists will be invited to participate in Heisman weekend festivities during an all-expense paid trip to New York City on Dec. 10. ESPN will feature the
two National Winners during the national telecast of the college Heisman Memorial Trophy presentation on December 11.

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.

Karen has been dealing with health issues for the past three years. After years of tests and waiting, the sarcoma cancer was diagnosed after a biopsy performed at Piedmont Hospital. The tumor is located in the pulmonary artery. Due to its location, the tumor has been deemed inoperable. Karen will be receiving treatments at Emory Hospital, and if possible, plans to seek help at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Karen King and her family reside in Gay, GA. Karen has two children, Courtney (age 15) who is a student at Flint River Academy and Cody (age 18) who is a graduate of Flint River Academy and is currently attending LaGrange College.

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

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.”

HOMECOMING COURT

Gayla Bell is Crowned Flint River Academy Homecoming Queen	left to right: Kristin Brown, Kaitlyn Roberson, Gayla Bell, Ayla Welch, Jordan Nash	Queen Gayla Faye Bell is the daughter of Chuck and Tracye Bell of Woodbury, GA.

Last week was Homecoming Week for Flint River, culminating with the crowning of Homecoming Queen Gayla Bell.
First Runner Up was Ayla Welch, Second Runner Up was Kaitlyn Roberson, Third Runner Up was Jordan Nash, and
Fourth Runner Up was Kristin Brown.

Queen Gayla Faye Bell is the daughter of Chuck and Tracye Bell of Woodbury, GA. She is an active member of Woodbury Baptist Church.
At FRA Gayla is secretary of the Senior Class. She is a member of the Key Club, the See You at the Pole Committee, and the Junior March
of Dimes Board. Gayla is a five year member of the Varsity Softball Team, and was instrumental in their 2010 AA Championship. Gayla also
sings with the FRA Choraliers and competes as a member of the Trio.

First Runner Up Ayla Michele Welch is the daughter of John Welch of Thomaston and Karen Welch of Pine Mountain. She attends Greenville
Baptist Church and plays Varsity Basketball. Ayla serves as Senior Class Representative and is a member of the Red Ribbon Week Committee.
Ayla served for two years as a Varsity Cheerleader and competes with the One Act Play and the Science Olympiad.

Second Runner Up Kaitlyn Lee Roberson is the daughter of David and Christie Roberson of Woodbury where she attends Woodbury Baptist Church.
Kaitlyn is Varsity Cheerleading Captain and has served as Class President all four years at FRA. Kaitlyn is editor of the Yearbook and Vice President
of the National Honor Society. She is a member of the Key Club and serves as 12th grade representative and is a member of the March of Dimes Junior Board.

Third Runner Up Jordan Elizabeth Nash is the daughter of Lee and Chris Nash of Greenville. She is a member of Greenville Baptist Church where she
is active with the youth group. Jordan is a valuable member of the Lady Cats Softball State Championship Team, plays Varsity Basketball, and also
runs varsity track. She is a member of the Key Club, the National Honor Society, and the Science Olympiad team.

Fourth Runner Up Kristin Carol Brown is the daughter of Kevin and Kristy Brown of Woodbury. She attends Cove Baptist Church where she is active
in the Youth Group. Kristin sings with the FRA Choraliers and competes with the FRA Trio. She is the Secretary/Treasurer of the National Honor Society
and is a member of the Red Ribbon Week Committee.

The Junior Princesses are Hannalee Flynn and Emily Rowe.

Hannalee Melinda Flynn is the daughter of Clint and Katrina Flynn of Greenville where she attends the Greenville United Methodist Church. Hannalee plays
Varsity Softball and Basketball and runs Varsity Track. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Key Club, and serves on the Meriwether
County March of Dimes Committee. Hannalee sings with the FRA Choraliers and competes with the Trio. She has also been invited to sing with Georgia’s
All-Select Chorus.

Emily Ruth Rowe is the daughter of Earl and Ellen Rowe of Griffin and attends Oak Hill Baptist Church. She is a member of the Prowler Yearbook staff and
the Key Club, and has been a Varsity Cheerleader for two years. Emily serves as C-Team Cheerleading Coach and the Dance Team Assistant Coach.
S he also competes with the Varsity Track Team.

The Sophomore Princesses are Madison Funderburk and Courtney King.

Madison Rease Funderburk is the daughter of John and Jessica Funderburk of Woodbury where she attends Woodland Baptist Church. She is a valued
member of Flint River Academy’s Softball, Cross Country, and Tennis teams. Madison is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and enjoys
spending time with her friends and family.

Courtney Jene King is the daughter of Karen King and Gene King and makes her home in Gay. She is a member of Harrelson United Methodist Church.
At FRA, Courtney plays Varsity Softball, Basketball, and Tennis. She also competes with FRA’s Track and Cross Country Teams. Courtney is a member
of the National Junior Honor Society, the National Barrel Horse Association, and the Dixie Youth Riding Association. She also plays the piano!

The Freshman Princesses are Carly Adamson and Alicia Anderson.

Carly Brooke Adamson is the daughter of Blake and Renee Adamson of Waverly Hall. Carley attends The Cove Baptist Church, where she is active with
the youth group. Carly is a member of the Varsity Softball, Basketball, and Tennis teams; plus the Key Club and National Junior Honor Society.

Mary Alicia Anderson is the daughter of Cliff and Terri Anderson of Thomaston. She attends Fellowship Baptist Church and St. Peter the Rock Catholic
Church, where she is a member of the youth group. Alicia is Vice President of FRA’s National Junior Honor Society, a member of the Key Club, runs
Cross Country and sings with the Choraliers.

Flint River Academy’s Key Club held their annual “Stuff a Bus” food drive last week.

The Key Club solicited the help of the entire school in their endeavor to stuff a full sized school bus with non-perishable foods.
Mrs. Coulliette’s second grade class was awarded the honor of being the overall school winner for supplying the greatest number
of canned foods. The school bus was parked at the entrance of Friday night’s home football game of FRA vs. Westwood. Parents
and students dropped of donations before cheering on their Wildcats. The bus was stuffed and all the food was donated to the
Woodbury Baptist Church Food Pantry. The Key Club would like to thank everyone that helped make this project a huge success.

Flint River Academy’s Key Club hosted a Spirit Night on Friday, September 16th.

Students were asked to ‘black out” for the home football game where the FRA Wildcats took on the Westwood Wildcats.
Classes also competed in a poster contest. 5K, 1st grade, and 5th grade received cookies on Monday for their creative
posters. Fans were also entertained as high school students Hannah Anthony, Chandler Castleberry, and Lydia Hausman
competed against the school mascot, Growler in the scooter race.

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