GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to the following AISA Hall of Fame inductees:

The Hall of Fame Reception, Induction Ceremony, and Banquet will be held on March 11, 2002, at the Montgomery Civic Center.

Dress:  All inductees and on-stage guests are asked to dress formally (black tie and tux for men.)

Reception:  The reception will begin at 6:15 p.m.  Each inductee will have a table and are designated for receiving guests.

Banquet and Induction Ceremony:  Inductees and special guests will be seated on stage.  The banquet festivities and induction ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.

SARAH McGLOON OF SPARTA ACADEMY NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST

Sparta Academy Headmaster Wayne Hammonds has received notification that Sarah McGloon,
a senior at Sparta Academy, has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

More than 1.2 million students in over 20,000 U.S. high schools participated in the 2002 Merit Program
by taking the PSAT as high school juniors.  The selection of some 8,000 Merit Scholarship winners,
from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists, is now in progress.  The National Merit Scholarship Committee
will begin mailing scholarship offers to winners in March.

Sarah is co-captain of the cheerleaders at Sparta Academy; President of the Sparta Academy
chapter of Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Society; Senior Class Treasurer; Director of the Drama Club;
and, was recently named the Sparta Academy winner in the 2002  united States Senate Youth Program
underwritten by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.  In addition, she has won numerous awards
in math competitions.  Sarah is the daughter of Kelley and Michael Adams of Evergreen and David McGloon
of McLean, Virginia.  Sarah has attended Sparta Academy since she was a kindergarten student.

FEBRUARY

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

2002 Professional Development Day:
Please survey your teachers for suggestions, ideas, potential presenters/topics, potential exhibitors, etc.
and forward to Don Oswald, AISA office.

HEADMASTERS MEETING:
The AISA Headmasters will meet on Friday, February 22, 2002.  We will meet in Montgomery at the Embassy Suites.
A tentative itinerary is below.

8:15    Continental Breakfast
9:00    Business Meeting
10:00  Guest Speaker Jimmy Rane, Great Southern Wood
11:00  Report from AISA office - John Faircloth and Don Oswald
12:00  Dismiss - Lunch provided

Please make plans to attend.  Do not hesitate to contact me at school at (251) 743-3932 if there is anything you would like to add
to the agenda of the business session.

Hope to see you there!

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

CLICK HERE FOR THE SAT RECOMMENDED TESTING SCHEDULE

ACADEMIC HANDBOOK REVISIONS FOR 2002 - Please read page 6, Academic Handbook, "PROCEDURE FOR REVISING POLICIES
AND/OR GUIDELINES."  Please forward to the AISA office by March 1st.

SGA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL TO MEET:
The officers and the seven elected district representatives will meet in the AISA Conference Room on Wednesday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. (AISA office).  Plans for the SGA sponsored competitions and the SGA Spring Convention will be finalized.

IMPORTANT! ATTENTION SGA SPONSORS AND HEADMASTERS:
Information concerning SGA elections for 2002-2003 is provided on the buttons below; Applications for SGA Leadership Scholarships; Information concerning Teacher of the Year nomination; criteria for Judging SGA Scrapbooks; and criteria for Judging Best SGA.  Deadlines follow:

*Filing Intent to Run - April 15
*Teacher of the Year - April 5
*Scholarship Application - April 5
*Scrapbook - April 19
*Best SGA - April 19

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

MUSIC (BAND, SECONDARY CHORAL AND ELEMENTARY CHORAL) FEES DUE:
Please send copies of Registration forms/music to coordinators.
Music (Band and Choral) Fees are due February 15, 2002.  Fees should be paid to Mrs. Faust, AISA Office.
The fee schedule follows:

Elementary Chorus (only) - $50.00
Secondary Chorus (only) - $70.00
Elementary Chorus and Secondary Chorus - $100.00
One Chorus and Band - $100.00
All Three Groups - $130.00
Honor Chorus (per participant) - $10.00
Band (only) - $70.00
Honor Band (per participant) - $10.00

AISA MUSIC INSTRUCTORS:

To:       AISA Music Instructors

From:   David J. Ayers

Re:       Band and Choral Festival Hotel/Motel Accommodations

For your information . . . listed below are the names of area sleeping accommodations:

ATTENTION ALL CHORAL DIRECTORS:

AISA HONOR CHORUS SELECTIONS

ATTENTION COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS:  AISA TECHNOLOGY FAIR INFORMATION

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

ACADEMIC HANDBOOK:
You may receive/copy academic competition rules.  Go to Academic page of 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.

February 12 - District Math Contests (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as soon as the
District Fairs are completed.) District Math Tests will be sent to Host School Headmaster several days before event.

February 19 - District Science Fairs (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as soon as the
District Fairs are completed.)

February 20 - State Math Contest at Faulkner University, Rotunda. (Contestants should arrive by 9:30 a.m.)

February 28 - State Science Fair at Huntingdon College in Delchamps Center (Gymnasium). The gym will be open
for project set-up from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and judging will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

March 5 - District Scholars' Bowl Competitions (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as
soon as the District Competitions are completed.) REMINDER: only top 8 District winners in the state will go to state
competition.

March 12 - State Scholars' Bowl at Huntingdon College.

March 15 and 16 - Secondary Band Festival and Honors Band at Alabama Southern Community College,
Monroeville, AL

March 20 - State Technology Fair at Morgan Academy, Mrs. Betty Carol Swindle.

April 12 and 13 - Secondary Choral Festival and Honors Chorus at Alabama Southern Community College,
Monroeville, AL

April 18 - State Accounting Contest at Fort Dale Academy, Mrs. Pat Skipper.

April 19 - Elementary Choral Festival at Hooper Academy

April 24 - State Art Show at Huntingdon College

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.)

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 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.

AISA Scholars' Bowl Changes for the 2001 - 2002 School Year (Approved by the AISA Council on 9-5-01) The top eight of the nine District school winners will be allowed to enter state competition. The ranking and seeding will be based on the following: a). The top eight (8) winning teams with the highest average number of points scored per game in District Competition will be seeded in order from highest to lowest. b). If a tie exists - the winning team with the highest won - lost percentage record in District Competition would be awarded  the position effected by the tie. Continue this tiebreaker if applicable for seeding the rest of the bracket. Note! If a District Competition is not held and there is a proposed entry from that district, then entry and seed qualifications will be based on their average number of points scored per game during the year.  c). If still tied then the concerned team(s) will be seeded on their total won-lost percentage record for the year. d). If still tied a flip of the coin will determine the seed

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS AND ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
Sportsmanship must become a priority at every AISA school.  Stress the qualities of good sportsmanship to your coaches, players,
and fans.  Appoint a game monitor or handle it yourself.

ATTENTION COACHES: 
The Nike basketball will be used for championship basketball games at Wallace Junior College, Faulkner University,
and Huntingdon College 

ATTENTION COACHES:
Pickens Academy will host a spring football jamboree on February 22, 2002.  All interested teams please call Lynn Wright
at (205) 367-8144.

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL:

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

Marengo Academy has two opening for the Girls Varsity softball tournament Saturday, March 2nd.  There are five openings
for the Girls Jr. Varsity softball tournament on Saturday April 20th. These are 12 team tournament no entry fee.  Please call
334-295-4151 or 334-295-9800.

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. 

Keith Edwards can handle three more schools in East Alabama for Softball and Baseball officiating.  Call at 866-544-4437 ASAP.

REQUIRED BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL RULES CLINICS ANNOUNCED:
Required Baseball and Softball Rules Clinics will be held on the following dates unless otherwise noted.  There is a $25.00 fine
for schools failing to attend a clinic.

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:









ATTENTION COACHES:
Please call the office by February 4, 2002 by noon to announce the teams who are advancing to the Final Eight from your tournament.

ATTENTION ALL-STAR BASKETBALL SELECTION COMMITTEE:
This committee will meet in the AISA office on February 5, at 10:00 a.m. See III, D, page 47, of your AISA Athletic Handbook
for committee members.

PUBLICITY:
Attention Basketball Coaches - Call your game results into the Montgomery Advertiser at 1-800-488-3579, the Birmingham News
at 1-800-283-4024, and/or your local media.  Try to get scores on the wire service.

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:
Ron Ingram of the Birmingham News requests that you call your games in on a regular basis and update him every Monday
morning.  He needs your record, scores, etc. for state ranking and outstanding player purposes.

You may:

Call at 1-800-283-4024
FAX at (205) 325-2425
E-mail to RIngram@BhamNews.com

Coaches, let's publicize our programs and players.  Thanks!

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:

Please have these in by February 4, 2002.

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:
Teams who are in the Final Eight Tournament need to bring a roster to the state office on February 5, 2002 when
the All-Star selection meets at 10:00 a.m.

ATTENTION COACHES:
Reference rule 1-G, page 40, in the AISA Athletic Handbook.

G.  No artificial noise makers can be used during the course of the basketball game.  A pep band or cheerleader group
may be used on the court only during the time which the ball is not in play, such as time-out, between quarters, and at
half-time.

REGIONAL BASKETBALL FORMAT:

FINAL FOUR FORMAT:

THE OFFICIAL BASKETBALL:
The Nike 2000 NFHS Touch is the adopted basketball that will be used for the state tournament and the All-Star game. 
 Local schools can determine the use of any basketball for their home games as long as it meets the National Federation
Rules.

WRESTLING:




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.  The AISA office will put motels and phone numbers for reservations in the Newsletter later. 

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

POWERLIFTING:
Powerlifting meet will be hosted by Pickens Academy March 2, 2002.  For more information call
(205) 367-8144.