GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

DRAGONTAIL WORKSHOPS:
The final two (2) DragonTail Workshops are scheduled for May 14 and 17, 2002. Attendance is required for all AISA members. Please complete the Registration Form have on file at the AISA office by May 1, 2002.  

Each member is encouraged to select their most qualified technology person and enroll him/her in one of the "DragonTail" workshops.

AISA STATE BOARD MEMBERS:
The April 27, 2002, AISA State Board meeting has been changed to May 18, 2002. 

APRIL

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION AISA STATE BOARD MEMBERS:
The April 27, 2002, AISA State Board meeting has been changed to May 18, 2002. 

ADMINISTRATORS' WORKSHOP JUNE 10 - 13 AT HUNTINGDON COLLEGE.  Registration Info/Forms will be mailed to all schools this week.  

HEADMASTERS:
Please make sure appropriate personnel have copies of information in the Academic Handbook pertaining to academic competitions,
festivals, and fairs.
 

ACADEMIC NOTES

CLICK HERE FOR THE AISA SUMMER SCHOOL 2002 PERMISSION FORM

CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD CRITERIA

CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD SCORE SHEET

ACADEMIC TEAM FINALISTS CHOSEN:
Seventy finalists have been selected for the Birmingham Post Herald's 2002 Alabama All-State
Academic Team.  Congratulations to Stephanie Guinn, Patrician Academy and Katherine Soppet, John T. Morgan Academy for being selected as finalists.  

ATTENTION LIBRARIANS:
Visit this web site for www.demo.libdata.com.  It may be a library program you could use.

IMPORTANT! ATTENTION SGA SPONSORS AND HEADMASTERS:
Information concerning SGA elections for 2002-2003 is provided on the buttons below; criteria for Judging SGA Scrapbooks; Filing Intent to Run and criteria for Judging Best SGA.  Deadlines follow:

*Filing Intent to Run - April 15
*Scrapbook - April 19
*Best SGA - April 19

SGA BALLOT FOR STATE SGA OFFICE 2002-2003

CANATHON RESULTS:
1st Place - Meadowview Christian School
2nd Place - Riverhill School
3rd Place - Marion Military Institute

SGA CONVENTION SET:
*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE!

All-State Academic Team Nomination Form DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 26, 2002

ATTENTION:
The State Accounting Competition will be held on Thursday, April 18, at Fort Dale Academy.  Participating schools should arrive by 9:30 a.m. for Registration.  The competition will begin at 10:00.  The Association appreciates Pat Skipper and David Brantley, Fort Dale Headmaster, for hosting this great competition.  Pat Skipper: phone 334-382-2606 or e-mail--fda@alaweb.com

Music / Band Association News - see Academic Page.
District Coordinators / Host Sites - see Academic Page.

ATTENTION:  Art Teachers
Each district will enter only the first place winner in the state competition.  Only submit
one (1) entry to the State Art Competition.  

CHORAL WEEKEND WAS GREAT FOR THE AISA:
AISA Choral students represented the Association and the participating school Friday and Saturday.
The Honor Chorus, conducted by Mr. David Ayers, Choral Director, Alabama Southern Community 
College, performed very difficult music to perfection.  Most Outstanding Students were:  Shawn Lackey of Cornerstone Christian School (Male Student) and Scarlet Ohara of Mobile Christian School (Female Student).  The Festival choirs received the following overall ratings.  (I = Superior; II = Excellent; and III = Good)

ELEMENTARY CHORAL FESTIVAL:
Friday, April 19, 2002
Hooper Academy

PERFORMANCE TIMES:

ACADEMIC HANDBOOK:
You may receive/copy academic competition rules.  Go to Academic Page of the AISA web site.  Click on Academic Handbook. 
Changes to the rules for 2001-2002 are listed on the web site. Changes have been made to Drama, Spelling Bee, Scholar's
Bowl, and Art Events.

REMINDERS CONCERNING UPCOMING COMPETITIONS/FESTIVALS/EVENTS IN ACADEMICS AND ARTS:

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE RULES/GUIDELINES. THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES IN MANY OF THE EVENTS. CHECK WITH YOUR HEADMASTER AND THE ACADEMIC HANDBOOK.

April 24 - State Art Show at Huntingdon College.  Set-up time is from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m..  Judging will 
begin at 10:00 a.m. and will end at 12:00 or 1:00 (Approximate Time).   

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:  (If you are searching for a job, please e-mail your resume
(as a word document) and it will be posted on our web site.  E-mail:  aisa@aisaonline.org.)

Greenville Academy, Greenville, AL, is accepting applications for Headmaster position.  You may send
your resume to:

Phillip Graham
215 New Searcy Road
Greenville, AL 36037

Hooper Academy, Montgomery, AL, is accepting applications for Headmaster position for June 2002.  You may contact
Tommy Campbell, Search Committee, at 334-288-9025 or send resume to P.O. Box 65, Hope Hull, AL 36043.

Lowndes Academy, Lowndesboro, AL, is seeking a Girls Basketball Coach with teaching capabilities and a Boys Basketball Coach with teaching
capabilities.  Contact Linda Williams at (334) 278-3366.

Oak Mountain Academy, Carrollton, GA, seeks a Headmaster for July 2002.  Must have Masters Degree plus five years administrative
experience.  Please contact Mr. Robert Harris, Chairman of the Search Committee, at (770) 836-1527 (work).  Applications
close January 31, 2002.

Jefferson Christian Academy is accepting applications for employment at all levels with emphasis upon certified
science teachers at the secondary  level, computer science and physical education.  Please submit your resume
to the attention of Charles Britnell, President, Fax (205) 956-9508.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATTENTION ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
When you complete your Basketball, Baseball and Softball schedule for 2002-2003 you need to mail them to 
the AISA office.

IMPORTANT DATES:

TENNIS

TRACK

GOLF

SOFTBALL

BASEBALL

ATTENTION ATHLETIC DIRECTORS (TENNIS & SOFTBALL COACHES):

Governor's House - Southern By-Pass
1-800-234-8459

Days Inn - Zelda Road
334-269-9611

Holiday Inn - East By-Pass I-85
1-800-Holiday
334-272-0370

La Quinta - Eastern Boulevard
334-271-1620

Motel 6 - Eastern By-Pass
1-800-4-Motel 6
334-277-6748

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL:

ATTENTION BASEBALL / SOFTBALL COACHES:
Baseball and Softball regular season gate prices are $3.00 Adults / $2.00 Students and Tournament prices are
$4.00 Adults / $3.00 Students.

BASEBALL COACHES:
A pitcher has to rest two days after he pitches 7 innings.  Example:  If he pitches on Monday for 7 innings he must
rest Tuesday and Wednesday.

SOFTBALL TO BE USED IN STATE TOURNAMENT:
The Softball that the AISA will use in the State Tournament will be the Worth-Hot Seam-Red Dot Leather - Cor. 47 PX-2RYL

Macon-East Montgomery Academy will host the State JV baseball tournament April 19th and 20th.  All records should be turned in by
April 11th to Glynn Lott, at MEMA.  The tournament will be a single elimination.  The number of teams will be determined at a later date,
considering the number of fields available. 

FINAL FOUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT:
May 8 & 9 - Class AA Schools
May 9 & 10 - Class A Schools
May 10 & 11 - Class AAA Schools

SOFTBALL COACHES:
AISA will use the 12" yellow high seam softball.

BASKETBALL:

HUNTINGDON COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL will host the following Camps for boys this summer:

Shooting Camp (Ages 6-17)
June 3-6
9 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Cost $65

Fundamental Day Camps (Ages 6-17)
June 10-13
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $130

Team Camp (JV and Varsity Boys)
June 17-19
Cost:  $150 Team Fee
$115 per player staying in a dorm
$85 per commuting player (lunch and dinner included)
$60 per commuting player (no meals)

Fundamental Day Camps (Ages 6-17)
July 29-August 1
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $130

For information contact the Camp Director:

Tony Duckworth
Head Men's Basketball Coach
334.833.4399 (O) 334.285.2795 (H)
tduckworth@huntingdon.edu

HUNTINGDON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CAMP:
Click here for Registration Form

Individual Camp June 3-6

Pre-Registration - $55.00
Registration on arrival - $65.00

Open Team Camp July 8-10

Team Fee - $150.00
Resident Player - $115.00
Commuter with Meals - $85.00
Commuter without Meals - $60.00
*Team Fee Due June 1st, 2002
*Players pay on arrival date

AISA Team Camp July 11th-13th

Team Fee - $150.00
Resident Player - $115.00
Commuter with Meals - $85.00
Commuter without Meals - $60.00
*Team Fee Due June 1st, 2002
*Players pay on arrival date

VOLLEYBALL:

The Final 8 Volleyball Tournament will be held on October 28-29, 2002.

TRACK:

Morgan Academy will be hosting track meets on the following dates:  April 8 and April 15.  Entry fee is $30.00
per school meet.  Call Coach Robinson for specific information at (334) 875-9466.  A Scratch Meeting is scheduled for
12:30 p.m. prior to each event.  The field events will start at 1:00 p.m.

GOLF:

ATTENTION GOLF COACHES:
The AISA State Golf Championship will be held on April 29 and 30, 2002, at Robert Trent Golf Course in
Greenville. 

Motels in Greenville -- Hampton Inn 334-382-9631, Best Western 334-382-9200 and Days Inn 334-382-2651.

The AISA State Golf Tournament will play the next two years on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses.
The courses that the AISA will play is the Loblolly and Canyon. 
 
Policy of the AISA:  Spectators will not be allowed to use golf carts at the State Golf Tournament.