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At the conclusion of the Senior High Honors Day, Headmaster Billy Stubbs announced that Christian Felton was the 2010 Valedictorian and Vivek Kothari was the Salutatorian. Congratulations to these two outstanding students.

The Honors Day program at Southland Academy for the Junior High School, grades six through eight, was held in the gymnatorium on Monday, May 17. Subject area awards, club presidents, All-Select Band members, and Honor Students were recognized and given certificates for their achievements.

Southland is proud to announce that the following students were recognized for Overall Academic Excellence. Pictured (L-R): Sixth Grade--Brandi Sellars, daughter of Molly and Will Sellars of Ellaville; Seventh Grade--Nevena Stojanovic, daughter of Smiljka and Zoran Stojanovic; and Eighth Grade--Rachel Doggett, daughter of Michelle and James Doggett, both of Americus.

D.A.R.E. Graduation was held today for Southland's 5th graders. This program teaches the students how to say, "no," to drugs and alcohol.

Words like "satellite," "recommend," and "restaurant" were given to the elementary students as they "spelled" their way to the winners circle. Madeline Jones was top speller for 2nd grade, Alex Tan for 3rd grade, Anjum Alam for 4th grade, and Josh Mackie was top speller for 5th grade. Congratulations to these students.

Southland's elementary school students enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors as they ran, jumped, hopped, and threw at the school's annual Field Day. The Band Boosters had plenty of hot dogs and hamburgers on hand, and the Raiderettes dished out snow cones as fast as they could crush the ice! It was a fun day for all.

A new school sign now sits in front of the elementary building. When the old sign was removed, it was repainted and moved to a strategic place on the campus - near the baseball and softball fields. Many have commented about how attractive the "old" sign looks in its new home. Athletic Director Bobo Short appreciates the help of Ben Daniels and Dylan McLeRoy in putting out the pine straw and helping to complete this project.

The Southland Academy track team competed recently at the state track meet. Pictured are those athletes who placed in the event: (L-R) Langdon Wood (first in state in discus), Mary Catherine Calcutt (seventh in the 3200 m. run), and Kevin Greene (third in the 100 m run).

Recently, Mr. Len Hicks from Sumter Bank and Trust, visited the sixth grade math classes at Southland Academy. In conjunction with the national "Teach Children to Save Mission Child Challenge," Mr. Hicks presented an informative program about various aspects of the banking industry. He discussed income, expenses, checking and savings accounts, and the importance of establishing good credit. He also focused on the difference between needs and wants and stressed that needs should come first.

Mr. Hicks entertained questions from students. One of the questions asked was how someone could determine if a bill was counterfeit.

At the conclusion of the program, everyone received a certificate of participation.

Southland received 5 Region trophies in Track! Sara Cathryn Parker placed 1st in the 100 and 200; Langdon Wood placed 1st in discus; Chance Israel placed 1st in the long jump; and Mary Catherine Calcutt placed 1st in the 2 mile. Southland also had several 2nd place finishes. Coach Hammack said there are 22 Southland students who qualified to run in the State meet. GO RAIDERS!

Tour director Brandon Price plays Gepetto with fourth grader, Karson Duke, as Pinocchio in Southland Academy's performace of Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) adaptation of Pinocchio.

In honor of Meghan Welch, Miss SAR 2010, the Southland Academy Junior Beta Club donated money to the Americus-Sumter Humane Society, SPCA, recently.

A standing ovation was given to Mrs. Renee Moore by the entire student body when Alli Reid, yearbook editor, announced the 2010 Southland Raider Yearbook was dedicated to her. The dedication read, "In her eight years of being a part of the Southland Academy staff, she has been not only a teacher but also a motivator, a role model, a friend, and so much more......Loved by students and faculty alike, she is a constant fixture of encouragement." Congratulations to Mrs. Moore on this honor.