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High school First Priority on a windy and crazy day! Thank you, God for games, food,

and fellowship! Thanks to ADBC and Matt Sprinkle for pizza

Mrs. Hill’s Bible class planned and led a chapel with the Kindergarten! The students shared

about Job’s faith and Naaman’s trust in God.rs. Hill’s

Our Bowlers had a successful

season capped off by a strong

showing at the SCISA

Individual State Tournament.

Congratulations to senior

Mercedes Byrd who placed

fifth and qualified for the Girls’

All-State Team.

Congratulations also to junior

Caleb Burns who finished

seventh in the Boys’ division!

Proud of your hard work this

season!

Members of the TSA 2019-2020

Bowling Team:

Alyssa Law, Ellie Hunter,

Carrington Turner, Mercedes

Byrd, Kaylee Rose, Philip

Carino, Caleb Burns, Cameron

Turner, Jamie Huntley, Trenton

Spilker, Peter Carino, Brice

Berry and Nathan Corns

Representatives at State:

Mercedes Byrd, Ellie Hunter,

Kaylee Rose, Caleb Burns, Philip

Carino and Jamie Huntley

Thank you to all who

came to support the

Archery team’s E-

tournament to support

St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital. The

archery team raised a

little over $300!

Senior Night on the Hill

Sarah Prynne Mackenzie Hyder

Meredith Stevens Hailey Trimnal

Maci Willets Karleigh Young

Cameron Dixon Josh Fugate

We would like to thank these amazing seniors for their time and commitment to basketball over many, many years on The Hill. They have not only been tremendous athletes on the court, but they have been tremendous role models off the court. Praying for you all as you head out into this world to shine your light for God!

2019-2020 REGION CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to our JV Girls’ Basketball team on finishing region champions this season. They finished 7-1 in the region and 10-3 overall! Great job, Lady Generals!!

JVJV Boys’ Basketball

Our boys and girls B-Teams wrapped up their seasons with inter-squad

scrimmages. It was great fun to watch them compete against themselves,

they sure played each other tough! We look forward to watching these

young athletes continue to develop their skills on the court in the years

ahead! Thanks to the coaches for all of their time and hard work.

Volunteer at Kershaw County Humane Society On February 7, 2020, the leadership and ethics class went on a trip to the

Kershaw County Humane Society. The students had the opportunity to tour the

building, interact with animals, and walk dogs. The Leadership and Ethics class

strongly encourages students over the age of 16 to volunteer at the shelter. See

flyer for details.

This opportunity is being coordinated by our students in Mr. Smith’s Leadership and Ethics class. Contact Mr. Smith for more details and information at [email protected].

Volunteer Dates

o February 15

o February 18

o February 20

o February 22

o February 25

o February 27

o February 29

o March 3

o March 5

o March 7

How to help!

• Walk dogs

• Play with cats and dogs

• Clean litter boxes

• Give animals baths

• Fold towels

• Sort through food, treats, toys

Cross Country Superstars

Reese Distelzweig was recognized as an All State runner by the High School Sports Report (HSSR) for Cross Country. Way to go, Reese!

Congratulations to Spencer Dyke for receiving an athletic scholarship to Columbia International University for cross country. We are super proud of you and look forward to watching you succeed at the next level!

The following Lower School students were recognized for demonstrating responsibility during the month of January:

K4 – Thomas Laney

K5 – Hailey Finan and Ari Henry

1st grade – Bella Jayroe and Jaiden Mizzell

2nd grade – Ian Dara and Evie Valdez

3rd grade – Stella Lindler and Alannah Schrank

4th grade – Riley Carnes and Kira Davis

5th grade – Emily Lindler and Scott David Williams

TSA Celebrates Black History Month Submitted by Trever Miller

Thomas Sumter Academy championed diversity, personal history, and inclusion during its

annual Black History Month celebration. This year’s events were led by history teacher and

coach, Mr. Paul Greer. Using the principles of Science Technology Engineering Art and Math

(STEAM), Mr. Greer devised multifaceted curriculum that honored African Americans.

Students focused on African American history, literature, poetry, art, and scientific achievement.

Specifically, students conducted research projects, wrote biographical essays, read speeches and

sermons, analyzed poetry, and built story boards. Each of these elements were seamlessly

merged to showcase the rich contributions made to American society. The celebration was

capped off with guest speaker, Reverend (A.M.E Church) James Cabbagestalk, who spoke about

life, culture, and faith during the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Movement.

This is just one way to showcase how the TSA family continues to promote strong character,

conscientious citizens, and loving Christians.

Rev. James Cabbagestalk

TSA students studying African American History.

TSA student William Wright reading a Langston Hughes poem.

College Acceptances for the Class of 2020 Peyton Arrants

Francis Marion University

University of South Carolina

Mercedes Byrd

Charleston Southern University


Graham Campbell

Brevard College

Bridgewater College

Canisius Honors College


Clemson University

Coastal Carolina University

DePaul University

Elon University


Lenoir Rhyne University

North Greenville University

Presbyterian College

Seton Hall University

Seton Hill University

Sewanee University of the South


USC Sumter

Wofford College

Xavier University

Jake Chandler

Liberty University

USC Sumter

Michael Conte

Clemson University

USC Sumter

Matthew Dailey

Brevard University

Campbell University


Chowan University

Coker University

College of Charleston

Florence Darlington Technical College


Johnson and Wales University


Long Island University

Newberry College



Texas A&M International University

USC Beaufort

USC Sumter

Zach Davis

Central Carolina Technical College

Cameron Dixon

Albright College

Anderson University

Brevard College


Clemson University


Dean College


Gustavus Adolphus College

Hilbert College

Manchester University

Menlow College

New England College




USC Beaufort

USC Sumter

USC Upstate

Winthrop University

Wofford College

Spencer Dyke

Columbia International University

Avery Eddins


Clemson University


Coker University

Wingate University

Carrington Eron


Lander University



Michael Flynn

Coker University


USC Sumter

Josh Fugate


Clemson University



Dean College


Gustavus Adolphus College

Hilbert College

Lander University

Paul Smith’s College


Roanoke College

St. Leo University


Wofford College

Will Gurley


USC Beaufort

Callen Harrelson



Trayton Hill

Ashland University

Newberry College

New England University

Barton College

Clemson Bridge

Marlyn Huling



Ellie Hunter

Catawba College




Grace College

Mary Baldwin University


Mackenzie Hyder

Anderson College

Brevard College



Gardner Webb University



Wingate University

Blake Jayroe

University of SC - Sumter

Alyssa Law


Clemson University



The King’s College


USC Sumter

Jon Mouzon


Horry Georgetown Technical College

Ava Newman

Anderson University

Brevard College

Campbell University


Coker University


Gardner Web University


Newberry College


USC Sumter

Raj Patel

Catawba College




University of South Carolina – Gamecock Gateway

Wingate University

Xavier University

Tirth Patel

Clemson University


University of Alabama

Sarah Prynne


Clemson Bridge


USC Aiken

University of SC at Beaufort

USC Upstate

Kaylee Rose


Lander University

Limestone College


St. Andrews University

USC Sumter

Wingate University

Madeline Ross

Anderson University

Brevard College



Coker University


Lander University



USC Sumter

Wingate University

Lauren Scott

Anderson University


Clemson Bridge


Coker University


Lander University

University of South Carolina – Palmetto Pathway

Wingate University

Sean Singh


Meredith Stevens

Brevard College


Coker University

Florence Darlington Technical College



USC Sumter

Wingate University

Hailey Trimnal

Brevard College


Lander University


USC Sumter

Maci Willetts

Brevard College


Clemson University

College of Coastal Georgia



Karleigh Young

Brevard College






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