April 16th, 2021 Thomas Sumter Academy (803) 499-3378

Dear TSA Generals,

Tenacity. Supports. Achievement. I pray everyone had a wonderful Spring Break --- safe but

fun. I want to personally thank everyone for your work in keeping us COVID free. We have a few

weeks left. Today ends the interim for the final quarter. Class of 2021 - Seniors have 15 school days

left and 20 days left until graduation. Our Prom was a success thanks to Ms. Houser and her team,

including Ms. Laney, Ms. Hyder, and Ms. Dixon. We have the TSA Fun Day tomorrow night and

the TSA Pageant April 24th.

“Absolute Value Corner:” “We should never go through life as if we are in a race to reach the end. We are to enjoy

the Journey that we are on and do our best to live life fully and experience the beauties of God's creation that

surrounds us. Many times we lose focus and fall into the trap of rushing through life without stopping to look around

and see the peace and loveliness of this

day. Throughout the scriptures we are told to seek peace and are commanded to trust in God with all our ways and

because we do, the Lord who is the leader and sustainer of our lives will add length of days to our life and health to

our physical bodies. (Habakkuk 3:17-19) (Prov. 3:5-6) (1 Peter 3:11)” ~ Mark Gibson

These ties in nicely with the book, Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley that I had mentioned before

spring break. The premise behind the book is that “good questions lead to better decisions, and thus better decisions

lead to fewer regrets.” (p. 2) We make decisions every day, from basic things such as making our beds, brushing our

teeth and heading off to school or work. Pastor Stanley believes that as you make decisions, big or small, simple or

“life” changing, always stop and consider “the story we want to tell.” (p. 7) The first question is considered the

“Integrity Question: Am I being honest with myself?” (p. 24) Why is this so important? Well, Steven Covey once

said, “You can’t talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into.” Along with each question we will

have a decision to make. The Integrity Decision is “I will not lie to myself even when the truth makes me feel bad

about myself.” (p. 50). Next week, question number two (2).

April Character trait of the month: Forgiveness.: Psalm 86: 5: “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in

love to all who call to you.”

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PROUD TO BE A GENERAL

Dr. F.L. Martin III

Volume 4, Issue 31

Upcoming Events

April 16th B-Team Baseball @ Northside Chr. (4:00)

Varsity Baseball @ Northside Chr. (6:00)

April 17th TSA Family Fun Day

- Corn-Hole Tournament

- Golf Ball Drop

April 20th Track meet @ Orangeburg Prep. (TBD)

Varsity baseball vs. lee Academy (4:00)

April 21st Chapel (Dress-Up Day)

April 22nd B-Team Baseball vs. Heathwood hall (4:15)

April 24th TSA pageant

Denotes Sporting Event

Virtual Field Trip

Our 4th and 5th graders enjoyed an awesome

virtual field trip on Thursday! They learned

about outer space and other topics like

N.A.S.A.’s Artemis Team. How cool!

Columbia Campus

Track

Congratulations to our

Track team on a

terrific showing at

Sumter High on

Wednesday! Our Girls

finsihed 2nd overall, and

our Boys finished in 4th

place. What a great

day!

Middle School Easter Party

While the High School was having Prom Promise, our middle schoolers were kicking

off Spring Break with some fun Easter themed activities and an Easter

message! Our Easter message reminded us that "Empty is a Good Thing" referring

to the empty tomb and the Resurrection of our Lord! Each grade competed in five

activities. The competition was close between grades. We witnessed some amazing

athletic moves, and the grades were quite spirited! The winners of the competition

were the 8th Graders! They will have a "dress down day" later this month as their

prize for being the winning team. The date will be emailed to all parents and

students ahead of time.

B-Team Softball

Our B-Team Softball team concluded their season on Thursday with

a home match-up vs. King’s Academy. We could not be prouder of

this group of young ladies and their development this season! Thank

you to Coach Margo and Coach Jennifer for such a fun season!

Thank You for Your Contribution!

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Senior College Acceptances Riley Brazell: University of Alabama, Auburn University, College of Charleston, Savannah College of Art and Design,

USC-Columbia

Zachary Brenneman: Central Carolina Technical College

Clara Burnette: Auburn University, Clemson University

Caleb Burns: Coastal Carolina University, Presbyterian College, Spartanburg Methodist, Winthrop University

Philip Carino: Central Carolina Technical College

Chase Cato: Charleston Southern University, Central Carolina Technical College

Zachary Evans: USC-Sumter

Aliyah Gibson: Charleston Southern University, College of Charleston, UNC-Asheville, USC-Columbia

Aidan Hilditch: USC-Sumter

Preston Houser: Alvernia University, Appalachian State University, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University,

Gardner Webb University, Hampden-Sydney College, , Presbyterian College, USC-Columbia

Sam Lawing: Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, Covenant College, Clemson University, Lees-McRae

College, North Greenville University, Newberry College, Presbyterian College, USC-Beaufort, Winthrop University

Jade Leviner: Coastal Carolina University, USC-Columbia, USC-Sumter

Ethan Lisenby: Baylor University, The Citadel, Clemson University, USC-Columbia, Coastal Carolina University, Wofford

College, Furman University

Emily Lorincz: Central Carolina Technical College

Logan Long: Clemson University, UNC-Pembroke (Honors College), Furman University, Gardner-Webb University,

USC-Columbia, Wofford College

Jada Mark: University of Georgia

Kirsten Naylor: USC-Columbia

Logan Oxendine: Anderson University, University of Alabama, USC-Columbia, Wofford College

Abby Rourk: Coastal Carolina University, USC-Sumter, USC-Columbia

Lizzie Silvester: Anderson University, University of Alabama, Auburn University, Brevard College, Clemson University, College of

Charleston, Furman University, Penn State University, Presbyterian College, North Greenville University, USC-Columbia, University of Georgia, Wofford College

SAT / ACT Dates

SAT Date Registration Deadline Deadline for Changes

May 8th, 2021 April 8th, 2021 April 27th , 2021

June 5th , 2021 May 6th, 2021 May 26th , 2021

ACT Date Registration Deadline

April 17th March 12th

June 12th May 7th

July 17th June 18th

Quote of the Week:

“You can’t go back and change the

beginning, but you can start where you

are and change the ending.”~ C.S. Lewis

Tenacity. Supports. Achievement

BIG SHOUT OUT:

Ms. Mer Davis for keeping us all healthy and

being such a kind voice and person when we first

arrive at school!

PROUD TO BE A GENERAL!