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Georgia Athletic Directors Association Newsletter
Vol. 2 No. 12 April 2011
Greetings!

Bob Stinchcomb

Thank you for visiting our GADA Newsletter. We look forward to hearing from you with ideas that will move our profession forward and help others. Our newsletter will have articles from our state, section and nation. Please take a moment to read through it and see what other ADs are dealing with in sport.

 

The goal for GADA is to assist you in dealing with new innovative ideas. Those of you who were able to attend the GADA Conference in Savannah know how busy we are trying to assist your endeavors in athletics. You are the heart of your school's athletic program. Thank you for what you do for the students throughout our state.

 

Bob Stinchcomb, CMAA

Athletic Director

Darlington School

Rome, Georgia

GADA presidency changes hands
By Josh Bagriansky - Score Atlanta
Jeff & Bobb

Bob Stinchcomb knows all about the stress and rigor of being an athletic director. After all, has held the post several times, and now holds the same position at Darlington. Stinchcomb is also an essential member of the Georgia Athletic Director's Association, where he began his duties as president just over a week ago. The association held its annual conference and awards ceremony in Savannah.

 

The GADA is dedicated to helping fellow AD's with their duties, and provides networking opportunities for those holding the position.

 

"When we moved out of Jekyll Island and came to Savannah, our membership and people coming to the state conference moved up considerably," Stinchcomb said. "A lot of AD's bring spouses and the like, it becomes more than just an educational opportunity."Read more... 

 

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2011 GADA Hall of Fame Inductees

2011 inductees

The GADA is proud to announce the second class of inductees into the GADA Hall of Fame.


Mr. Elmer B. Morrow

Mr. Morrow's career in Georgia Athletics spanned nearly 40 years. After serving in the USAF he was first hired by Druid Hills HS in Dekalb Co. in 1949. He coached multiple sports in his career lead teams to state championships in basketball (1953, 1954 and 1957), wrestling (1953). He retired in 1988 as Athletic Director of Dekalb Co. Schools and remained active in his community and athletics.


Mr. Walter Wade

Mr. Wade distinguished himself as an educator, coach and athletic administrator throughout his impressive career. As a social studies and PE teacher at Dekalb's Lynwood Park HS he coached football, basketball and track and field.  He also coached at Hamilton HS.  In 1969 he became Athletic Director at West Fulton HS, developing a premier program that captured state championships in football (1974) and basketball (1975, 1976). He went on to be promoted to Athletic Director for Atlanta Public Schools in 1977.  He also served as VP of the GHSA and president of the Atlanta Athletic Coaches Assoc.


Ms. Frances H. Bryan

As a physical Education teacher and Athletic Administrator for Atlanta Public Schools, Frances Bryan was instrumental in developing and promoting athletics in one of the largest school systems in Georgia. Bryan served as Health Coordinator for Physical Education, Intramurals and Girls Sports from 1965-1976. She coached cheerleading, swimming, softball, track and field, dance and rifle. She went on to serve as Athletic Administrator from 1076-1996. Additionally she served on committees for the YMCA Advisory Board, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the NFSH, GADA and the Metro Atlanta Athletic Directors Association.

2011 Georgia Athletic Directors Association AD Award Winners


State Athletic Director Award

Ricky Turner, Blessed Trinity

 

N.I.A.A.A. Award of Merit

Peggy Johnson, Savannah - Chatham Co.

 

Distinguished Service Award

Joe Sanfalippo, White Co. Schools

 

Citation Award

Johnny Seabrooks, Daugherty Co. Schools

 

Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award

Bob Stinchcomb, Darlington Schools



Classification Athletic Directors of the Year


1A - Ashley Barnwell, Savannah

2A - Joel Rogers, Heard Co.

3A - David Brooks, Carrollton

4A - Ken LeCain, Statesboro

5A - Chuck Wilson, Woodstock

 

2011 GADA High School Female and Male Scholarship Award Winners

The High School Female and Male Scholarship Awards are presented to seniors who have excelled in representing his/her school in athletic and academic performance in addition to civic participation and leadership. Each winner will receive a $1000.00 scholarship award and advance to the sectional selection competition.

 

Sophie Kathryn Harkins - Marist Schoolsophie

Ms. Harkins distinguished herself as a scholar athlete at Marist. Some of her honors and distinctions include: Ranked top 4 academically in her class, National Merit Letter of Commendation, National Honor Society, Math Honor society, Georgia cert. of merit, student council. Accepted at Notre dame, Univ. of Ga. and Princeton-undecided.  4 yr. Letterman in Track and Cross Country. Cross Country 3x state champions, 3 top ten finishes at state, Senior year-Team Captain, Scholar athlete award,  Team Georgia-All  Metro.  Track Captain, 3 top ten finishes at state in 3200 and 1600.  She is a Eucharistic  Minister  at her church and involved in Youth Leadership Dekalb.  She also is a Student Ambassador, Retreat Leader, and a Peer leader at Marist and serves on the school Discipline Committee.

 

Levi M. London - White Co. High School

Mr. London distinguished himself as a scholarlevi

athlete at White County High School. Some of his honors and distinctions include: Region 7-AAA Scholar Athlete, Top 5 Percent of Senior Class, Clemson C-Cats Leadership Program, Boys State Participant (Majority Leader of the Senate), Huddle House Scholar Athlete of the Month, White County High School Wendy's Heisman Award Winner, National Honor Society, Beta Club. Accepted at the University of Georgia, London has lettered in soccer, track and field and served as caption on the football team.



Kill High School Sports? It's Intimidation, It Won't Happen
St. Johns Schools Super Joseph Joyner, hero; Duval School Board Chairman W.C. Gentry, zero

Nancy Smith - Sunshine State News

"In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards." -- Mark Twain

Did the great American author and humorist have a premonition? Did he meet W.C. Gentry in some futuristic dream?

You have to wonder how Mark Twain would categorize Gentry, the Duval County School Board chairman who last week told district parents and taxpayers that the school system can't afford to educate their kids.

It is $97 million over budget.

And how will he meet the deficit challenge? Among other things, by canceling sports of any kind, at any level, starting this fall.

Seems county property tax revenues are flat and Gov. Rick Scott won't hear of raising taxes. In fact, the governor says stimulus subsidies for school districts must end.

So, to cover a $97 million shortfall, you apparently kill the district's entire sports program that costs, what? Is it even $1 million? Of course not. With the active and enthusiastic business and Booster clubs in Jacksonville, is it even $500,000? Is it $200,000? Read more...

 

We value your comments and feedback. We encourage you to submit articles and items of interest for the newsletter and the new website.

Sincerely,

Bob Stinchcomb, CMAA
Darlington School
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