Monday, October 26, 2009

Retired Teachers Make A Visit

It was a happy day last week when almost two dozen retired teachers and administrators returned to Donoho for a mini-reunion. They were greeted with student representatives serving as school ambassadors for the event. I was amused when I had trouble getting everyone seated because they were chatting and moving busily from one group to another reminiscing the “good ole days.” I felt, at one point, it was like herding cats.
Our kindergarten students started the event with a blessing of the food.While enjoying a meal prepared by the Porterhouse Cafe, our guests were treated to a performance by the Donoho School Show Choir. The visit was not complete until our veteran teachers made a visit to the classrooms to witness the latest technology in action, our new SmartBoards.

I give thanks to each and every teacher and administrator who came back to Donoho last week. Were it not for their efforts those many years ago, Donoho would not be the premier school that it is today. Thank you, teachers of the Anniston Academy, now The Donoho School for your diligence in helping to develop that foundation of excellence that Donoho stands on today.

Jan Hurd
President

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Giant Killers

Never underestimate the heart and spirit of a Donoho volleyball player. Our 2009 version of the junior high Lady Falcons have taken their place in the long tradition of our winning volleyball program. Coach Lyndsey Mullins and the Lady Falcons capped off a 31-2 season with a championship victory in the Calhoun County Volleyball Tournament last Saturday over 6A Oxford High School. Leading the way were MVP Corey Phillis and All-Tournament selections Kendra Crawford and Courtney Bolton. Let’s not forget the outstanding contributions that freshmen Adele Fink and Ana Turner are making to the varsity team, as well. The second half of the varsity season is underway as they prepare for county, area, regional, and hopefully state tournament competition. Good luck to all coaches and players.

Go Lady Falcons!
Jan Hurd
President