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.

FEBRUARY

MARCH

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:
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 were due February 15, 2002.  Fees should have been 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

STATE MATHEMATICS COMPETITION COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY!
Great individual and team performance marked the AISA State Math Competition on Wednesday, February 20.  Congratulations to Sumter Academy
for winning the team competition and to J.J. Cook of Sumter Academy for being the Highest Individual Scorer.  The test was more difficult this year,
but AISA math students and teachers rose to meet the challenge! Winners follow:

Team Results

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 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.

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 in the Stallworth Dining Hall at Huntingdon College, Montgomery, Alabama at 9:00 a.m.

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.)

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 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 March 12 - State Scholars' Bowl at Huntingdon College 9:00 a.m. 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 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:

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.

BASEBALL COACHES:
Page 68 IV-D - AISA member schools may participate in three (3) invitational tournaments.
All invitational tournaments will count on your overall record in baseball and softball.
All tournaments must be sanctioned in writing to the AISA office. 

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

SOFTBALL COACHES:
Page 74 IV-D - AISA member schools may participate in three (3) invitational tournaments.
All invitational tournaments will count on your overall record in baseball and softball.
All tournaments must be sanctioned in writing to the AISA office. 

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:

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2001-2002 AISA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS:

ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM:

ALL STAR BASKETBALL GAMES:
The AISA 32nd Annual All-Star Basketball Classic was played at Huntingdon College on Saturday, February 23, 2002.

Ladies
Congratulations to the West Ladies coached by James I. Davis of Southern Academy and Leigh Walker of Tuscaloosa Academy,
for an outstanding 97-85 victory over the East Ladies coached by Chad Prewett of Escambia Academy and Starla Turner of
Abbeville Christian Academy.

A special compliment to Nicole Thomas of Faith Academy, the MVP for the West Ladies, and to Beth Anderson of Pike Liberal
Arts School, the MVP for the East Ladies.

This was the most points scored by a team and the most combined score by both teams.

Leading scorers for the East Ladies - Beth Anderson - 13 points
Leading scorers for the West Ladies - Nicole Thomas - 30 points, Leah Drury - 22 points

Men
Congratulations to the West Men coached by Bill Shultz of Cottage Hill Christian Academy and Rob Hall of Warrior Academy
for an outstanding 101-77 victory over the East Men coached by Paul Word of Abbeville Christian Academy and Paul Kirchharr
of Pike Liberal Arts School.

Congratulations to Joel Smith of Calvary Christian Academy, the MVP for the East, and to Druid Conrad of Pike Liberal Arts
School for the West.

Leading scorers for the East Men - Gus Gusmus - 14 points, Druid Conrad - 12 points
Leading scorers for the West Men - Joel Smith - 16 points, Barnes Heath - 14 points

A special note of congratulations to the AISA All-Star Cheerleaders for a great job of providing spirit and entertainment.
Thanks to Tabitha Smith of Hooper Academy, Karim Oaks of Morgan Academy, Lisa Williams of Crenshaw Christian Academy,
and Lisa Rials of So. Montgomery County Academy for serving as All-Star Cheerleader Coaches.

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.

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

TRACK:

Morgan Academy will be hosting track meets on the following dates:  March 18, 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.  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.