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What's Happening at TA
On May 19, 2016 Tidewater Academy concluded the 2015-16 school year with the graduation of the Class of 2016. In August, the school's newest alumni embarked on the next phase of their
 educational careers at such schools as Virginia Tech, East Carolina University, Virginia Wesleyan, Radford University, Longwood University, and other great institutions of higher learning .
TA rang in the 2016-17 school year welcoming over 40 new students to campus on August 24, 2016. Students were greeted with a newly painted middle school, senior hall, and gym, as well as other campus improvements performed over summer break. Also introduced this school year are new Kindles, new computers in the Lower School Computer Lab, new wall mats and refinished court in the gym, and new stage risers for use in the school's music education program.
Tidewater is looking forward to many great events and activities for the 2016-17 school year, and following are just a few that you may be interested in attending. Anytime you'd like to visit TA, and perhaps travel down memory lane, we'd love to see and spend time with you.
- September & October - Volleyball & Cross Country - Season schedules can be found online at tawarriors.org.
- Fri, 09/30 - Homecoming 2016 - Theme "Game Shows" - Wakefield Ball Park (Gates open at 4:30pm - Pee Wee Football 5:30pm - Middle & Upper School Ultimate Frisbee Football 6:30pm - Halftime Float Parade, Homecoming Court, Alumni of the Year Award - Cornhole Tournament & Tailgating - 8:00-10:00pm)
- Mon, 10/03-10/06 - Hoober 75th Anniversary 75-Hour
 Challenge to benefit TA - Donate to win great prizes like a gun safe and Yeti cooler. You can participate online at tawarriors.org.
- Fri, 11/18/16 - Grandparent's Day Program
- Wed, 12/14/16 - Lower School Christmas Musical - Gym - 7:00pm
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| "Hello!" from TA's Faculty & Staff |
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The Best Speakers in Virginia - Our Alumni
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Lane Chambers (TA '96) served as speaker for the Class of 2016's Senior Breakfast in May.
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| Tamee Carr Railey (TA '02) spoke to middle and upper school students at the Spring National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. |
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Jason Seward (TA '99) spoke to Seniors and their families at the Baccalaureate Ceremony in May.
Would you be interested in serving as an alumni speaker at one of our school events? Just let us know. Call school at (757) 899-5401.
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TA Love - Alumni Support @ School Events
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Jimmy Rogers (TA '11) won two medals in the Warrior Country 5K in April. He earned the title of fastest alumni!
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Terri Pittman (TA '91) and her son Trenton provided water to runners at the Warrior Country 5K on behalf of Smithfield Hog Production Division.
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Sandra Stephenson (TA '81), Mary Carol Stephenson Wayner (TA '80), and their friends Cindy & Peggy enjoyed a fun day of golf competition at the TA Golf Classic in May.
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Stuart Kitchen (TA '66), Timmy Kitchen (TA '94), Wayne Seeley (TA '66), and Charles West (Surry Academy '66) played in the TA Golf Classic in May at Nansemond River Golf Club.
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Casey Rickmond (TA '10), Tommie Starkes (TA '10), Elante Drew (TA '15), BJ Morris (TA '12), and many other former TA basketball players hit the court again for April's alumni basketball game.
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| Valdas Sirutis (TA '06) also returned to TA participate in April's alumni basketball game. |
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2015 Alumni of the Year - Ricky Powell
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Ricky Powell is pictured here with his wife Miriam (TA '88), daughter Lillie (TA '14), and son Nick (TA '16 & 2015 Homecoming King). |
At last October's Homecoming, Ricky Powell (TA '86) was honored with the 2015 Alumni of the Year Award for his dedication and support for TA's baseball teams. Ricky served as JV Baseball Coach for several years, and most recently as Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach under Paul Rogers, Jr.
In addition to his involvement with TA's baseball program, Ricky also volunteered many hours supporting the work of TeamTA, TPA, and Booster Club. With can-do enthusiasm, he steps forward to graciously volunteer his time because he truly believes in Tidewater Academy.
The 2016 Alumni of the Year will be awarded at Homecoming on Friday, September 30, 2016.
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The Nunnally-Westbrook Court Dedication Ceremony
 In a surprise ceremony last April, Walter Westbrook (TA '72) and former TA basketball coach Hal Nunnally were honored for their coaching success and the positive impact they've had on TA's basketball program.
In the ceremony, Tidewater's gym court was dedicated as the Nunnally-Westbrook Court . Over the summer, the court was refinished and Nunnally-Westbrook Court was painted on two sides in honor of both coaches.
The achievements of both men have made them coaching legends at Tidewater Academy. In his 22 years as Varsity boys coach, Westbrook had 451 wins and a VIS Division III State Championship. Coach Nunnally had a record of 169 wins in 8 seasons at Tidewater Academy.
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Coach Westbrook with Ms. Dorothy Scriver, Coach Hal Nunnally's aunt.
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| Coach Walter Westbrook's son Cameron (TA '04), Coach Paul Rogers (TA '67), and TA Board Member and friend Mr. Stuart Kitchen (TA '66) spoke at the dedication ceremony in support of Coach Westbrook and Coach Nunnally. |
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Alumni Updates
- Drew Sledd (TA '05) is engaged to Sharon Murdoch. The wedding is set for October 8, 2016 at the home of Bobby and Stacey Richards.
- Reba Sledd (TA '09) is engaged to John Ashton Coleman. The wedding is set for September 10, 2016 at the home of Bobby and Stacey Richards.
- Casey Richards (TA '14) is now attending Christopher Newport University. She is majoring in Organismal and Environmental Biology.
We love to hear from alumni! Please send your updates, news, and announcements to Lynn Babish at l_babish@tawarriors.org. We will publish only news that you provide and give the school permission to share.
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TA's Newest Board Member - Mr. William "Bill" Havard
Last spring Tidewater Academy's Board of Directors announced its newest member, Mr. Bill Havard. Mr. Havard was Tidewater Academy's Headmaster from 1977-1988. Prior to 1977, he taught Science, History, and Government at Tidewater Academy. After leaving the school in 1988, Mr. Havard furthered his career in Guidance at Hopewell City Public Schools and Prince George County Public Schools.
He brings a wealth and breadth of knowledge and experience to his new role on the TA Board! We are fortunate to have Mr. Havard return to Tidewater Academy in this new role.
Mr. Havard is well loved far and wide. When the school announced on its facebook page that Mr. Havard would be joining TA's Board of Directors, that announcement post went viral. The news was shared over 130 times and was seen by almost 13,000 very happy people who offered many words of congratulations for Mr. Havard and Tidewater Academy.
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On the first day of the 2016-17 school year, 10th graders Jake Boze, Peyton Quisenberry, and Caroline Norris were excited to begin their Sophomore year at TA. (We post photos like this daily on our TA Facebook page, sharing the life of our school with over 840 followers.) |
The news and photos included in this brief newsletter are only the highlights. To see the most current school news and photos on a daily basis, please check out TA's Facebook page.
The life of our school is abundantly filled with academics, athletics, events and activities, and so many happy moments. We love to share this news daily with our alumni, patrons, supporters, and friends. Just hit "Like" on TA's Facebook page, and daily TA news will hit your "news feed" right away!
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