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Dear GADA Members;
Contrary to popular belief, that light at the end of the tunnel is not an oncoming train, it is summer vacation! I understand that all of our spring seasons are incredibly challenging and busy, but please take a moment to view the excitement and smiles on the faces of our student-athletes to remind us why we do all we do. In addition, take the time to celebrate with this year’s senior class on their graduation. Our lives as athletic administrators are truly blessed. It has been a great year.
The Director’s Cup will wrap up with a mad dash to the finish in each classification. A hearty thank you goes out to Regions Bank for their sponsorship of this prestigious award, and to Tim Vick for his management of the Cup scoring. Good luck to everyone.
Quoting Vince Lombardi, “If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive; and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.” Thank you for your hard work and dedication that make the impossible happen.
Sincerely
Michael D. Carswell, CAA
GADA President
Calvary Day School
NIAAA Liaison
Contrary to popular belief, that light at the end of the tunnel is not an oncoming train, it is summer vacation! I understand that all of our spring seasons are incredibly challenging and busy, but please take a moment to view the excitement and smiles on the faces of our student-athletes to remind us why we do all we do. In addition, take the time to celebrate with this year’s senior class on their graduation. Our lives as athletic administrators are truly blessed. It has been a great year. The Director’s Cup will wrap up with a mad dash to the finish in each classification. A hearty thank you goes out to Regions Bank for their sponsorship of this prestigious award, and to Tim Vick for his management of the Cup scoring. Good luck to everyone.
Quoting Vince Lombardi, “If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive; and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.” Thank you for your hard work and dedication that make the impossible happen.
Sincerely
Michael D. Carswell, CAA
GADA President
Calvary Day School
NIAAA Liaison
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5/2/12
4/13/12
2012 High School Female and Male Scholarship Award Winners
4/11/12
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2012 Conference Summary
By Dr. Lucia Norwood
As
one reflects on the beginnings of our first gathering of approximately
25 athletic directors present at a fish farm in Newnan, the growth of
the Georgia Athletic Directors Association is utterly unbelievable. The
2012 conference was one of firsts. There were more members registered
that ever before, and there more exhibitors than last year. The
educational leadership classes increased in numbers and the workshops
provided additional information to our members.
The Hall of Fame luncheon provided an opportunity to meet the inductees: Alvin Copeland, Roy “Buddy” Knapp and Joe Sanfilippo. A video of each of the inductee was shown of the inductee prior to the presentation of the crystal cup by the Chairman, Carter Wilson. The videos were filmed and edited at Savannah Arts Academy. Read more...
The Hall of Fame luncheon provided an opportunity to meet the inductees: Alvin Copeland, Roy “Buddy” Knapp and Joe Sanfilippo. A video of each of the inductee was shown of the inductee prior to the presentation of the crystal cup by the Chairman, Carter Wilson. The videos were filmed and edited at Savannah Arts Academy. Read more...
4/9/12
2012 GADA Hall of Fame Inductees
Click HERE to read more about this year's Georgia Athletic Directors Hall of Fame Inductees
3/31/12
We hope that everyone enjoyed the annual conference and made it back home safe and sound. Conference photos are uploaded.
Please CLICK HERE to see the 2012 Conference Photos
2/6/12
Congratulations to Rockmart's Dan Duff for being the subject of February's GADA Spotlight. Check out this month's newsletter for more or you can click on the Spotlight tab to the left to read about his great work
2012 GADA Hall of Fame Inductees
Click HERE to read more about this year's Georgia Athletic Directors Hall of Fame Inductees
3/31/12
We hope that everyone enjoyed the annual conference and made it back home safe and sound. Conference photos are uploaded.
Please CLICK HERE to see the 2012 Conference Photos
2/6/12
Congratulations to Rockmart's Dan Duff for being the subject of February's GADA Spotlight. Check out this month's newsletter for more or you can click on the Spotlight tab to the left to read about his great work
6/30/11
It did not take long to see that something had happened here. Pulling into Ringgold, one will quickly notices the blue temporary tarps which drape from the rooftops on many homes and buildings. Your eye observes an opening in the county side different from the crowded shadows of trees on one side of the road that was not present on the other. Piles of debris litter the roadside. Buildings are standing with one or two walls crumbled to the ground. The local hotel is missing its entire roof and side. It is hard to believe the beds can be seen from the roadside completely made up complete with comforters. Poles stand tall along the roadside that once held signage for local stores. All the signs have been blown out excluding one that had a message under a Wendy’s sign, “We are now open.”
A fence surrounds the campus of Ringgold High School. The look is much like a prison with chain locks on gates and men in uniforms moving wildly within confines of the crippled buildings. As you stand looking over the devastation, the words on the side of large truck bring reality to this destruction. The words in big red letters read, “National Disaster Team.” It made it clear that this community had a number of long and painful days ahead of them.
While taking pictures of what is left of Ringgold High School, you quickly see the pain in the eyes of those living near the school. Trees are uprooted. Homes are destroyed. Roads are closed and people of all ages are trying to get their lives and homes back together.
Where can these students, teachers, faculty, staff, and athletes turn for continuation of their education and lives? A savior in the disguise of an arch rival, Heritage High School, came to the salvation of a difficult situation.
As soon as the door opens to Heritage High School one can see the commitment to rebuilding the Ringgold community. Ringgold High School students joined Heritage High School. On the floor at the entrance is a large welcome mat in the school colors of both Heritage High School and Ringgold High School which reads, “When worse comes to worst, we all come together.”
The tornado of April 27, 2011 did not destroy a community. It provided opportunities for individuals and organizations to provide support to the needs of others. There is a saying,” we don’t need a hand out, we need a hand up.” Ringgold needed both. The community is standing now, barley standing but standing. They will be running soon in the direction before the tornado struck. When they do, a new friend, Heritage High School, will be at their side cheering them on. Well, at their side for all games but one.
Bob Stinchcomb
GADA President
GADA Donates $3,000 toward Ringgold Rebuild
It did not take long to see that something had happened here. Pulling into Ringgold, one will quickly notices the blue temporary tarps which drape from the rooftops on many homes and buildings. Your eye observes an opening in the county side different from the crowded shadows of trees on one side of the road that was not present on the other. Piles of debris litter the roadside. Buildings are standing with one or two walls crumbled to the ground. The local hotel is missing its entire roof and side. It is hard to believe the beds can be seen from the roadside completely made up complete with comforters. Poles stand tall along the roadside that once held signage for local stores. All the signs have been blown out excluding one that had a message under a Wendy’s sign, “We are now open.” A fence surrounds the campus of Ringgold High School. The look is much like a prison with chain locks on gates and men in uniforms moving wildly within confines of the crippled buildings. As you stand looking over the devastation, the words on the side of large truck bring reality to this destruction. The words in big red letters read, “National Disaster Team.” It made it clear that this community had a number of long and painful days ahead of them.
While taking pictures of what is left of Ringgold High School, you quickly see the pain in the eyes of those living near the school. Trees are uprooted. Homes are destroyed. Roads are closed and people of all ages are trying to get their lives and homes back together.
Where can these students, teachers, faculty, staff, and athletes turn for continuation of their education and lives? A savior in the disguise of an arch rival, Heritage High School, came to the salvation of a difficult situation.
As soon as the door opens to Heritage High School one can see the commitment to rebuilding the Ringgold community. Ringgold High School students joined Heritage High School. On the floor at the entrance is a large welcome mat in the school colors of both Heritage High School and Ringgold High School which reads, “When worse comes to worst, we all come together.”
The tornado of April 27, 2011 did not destroy a community. It provided opportunities for individuals and organizations to provide support to the needs of others. There is a saying,” we don’t need a hand out, we need a hand up.” Ringgold needed both. The community is standing now, barley standing but standing. They will be running soon in the direction before the tornado struck. When they do, a new friend, Heritage High School, will be at their side cheering them on. Well, at their side for all games but one.
Bob Stinchcomb
GADA President
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