Thomas Hart Academy - Hornet Yearbook (Hartsville, SC)

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Steve Blackwell Dr. Paul Alexander Owner — Blackwell M.D. at Family Practice Motors Debbie Dawkins. Treas. Homemaker Board Of Directors Harris DeLoach Attorney Wilmeth and DeLoach Eloise Renck Real estate agent — Wright Realty James Stanley Tedder Vice-chairman Warehouse owner Mike Vance Secretary of Mutual Savings and Loan T.J. Lewis. Advisor Sonoco Retiree 11

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Administration Thomas Hart Academy has been under Art Hawley’s leadership for six years now. He attended the University of South Carolina and received a B.S. degree in Biology and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration. He is presently taking a graduate course in curriculum development and design. Outside of school, Mr. Hawley enjoys saltwater fishing and is president of the Blue Water Fishing Club in Florence. Mr. Hawley implemented many changes this year. The school day was lengthened, and seven periods were scheduled to allow for flexibility in scheduling and a planning period for teachers. Another change was the addition of a Resource Program taught by Cindy Shirley. Thomas Hart also began running a bus service. This year also saw a change in the focus and evaluation of THA programs. Mr. Hawley spent an entire day with a class, taking tests, doing classwork, and eating lunch. He then held a meeting with the teachers to review, evaluate, and discuss teaching methods and techniques which worked well. This year’s administration had an additional member, Jack Hyman, the Director of Development. Mr. Hyman was responsible for all non-traditional fund-raising activities. These include an annual giving program, endowments, and a capital giving program. He was also in charge of all public relations, such as newspaper articles, communication with alumni, and the newsletter. Mrs.Carolyn Winburn began her first year as our school secretary. She stated that she enjoyed the relationship with students and teachers the most. Mrs. Winburn was enthusiastic about working at THA and we are happy to have her here.

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Eleanor Roberson Beginners Betty Coward P.E. and Girl's coach Cindy Shirley Resource John Harllee High school math Faculty Cindy Baker First Grade Lee Hicks Second Grade Teachers at THA are energetic, compassionate, and humanistic in their approach to students. They like to share their ideas and resources. 30% of our faculty have graduate degrees. 50% have taken graduate courses since last spring. 19% have their masters. The average age of our faculty is in the mid to late thirties. Most list reading and gardening as their favorite hobbies. Many past teachers of THA have returned to teach again. Patti Gruene has returned to THA to teach high school English. Liz Kellum has returned to THA to teach the third grade (Before she taught first grade). Many teachers have changed positions. Carol Edwards taught 3rd grade last year and is presently teaching middle school science. Betty Coward is now teaching physical education and is coaching girls’ sports. She taught middle school science last year. Another change among the teachers this year included the formation of a Secret Pal Club. Organized by Mrs. Pam Flowers, members of the club drew the name of another teacher and did special things for them. Apples and candy Patti Greune High school English Rudy Young High school history and math and Boy's coach 12