The Paw Print Donelson Christian Academy Nashville, TN
Issue Date: Monday, September 10, 2007 Issue: Volume 17 Last Update: Monday, September 10, 2007

  • Happy 16th Birthday, here's your ballot: Politicians and young people alike push for lower voting age

    Monday, August 27, 2007 By: Cayce Pack

    At a time when English papers and "Us Weekly" dominates the daily lives of teenagers, should the government really give Sweet 16s voting ballots along with birthday cake?

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  • Early practices boost team morale

    Tuesday, August 28, 2007 By: Maggie Goodman

    Most students yawn at the thought of being at school as early as 7:45 every morning, but for the football team 7:45 is sleeping in. The team has to be at school at 6:45 every morning, excluding game d

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  • DCA drama students go back in time: Drama students help at the THCA Trade Show and Convention

    Tuesday, August 28, 2007 By: Catherine Derryberry

    On Aug. 20 and 21 DCA drama students had the opportunity to travel back in time. Not literally, but they got to dress up as people ranging from the '40s to the '80s.They volunteered for this job for t

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  • "Midsummer's Night Dream" begins: Auditions are heated up for the upper classmen

    Wednesday, August 29, 2007 By: Catherine Derryberry

    This year's fall play will be none other than William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night's Dream." When the students were told this, they were a little scared. They wondered if DCA would be able to pul

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  • DCA found a winner: New coach hopes to help the team this year

    Wednesday, August 29, 2007 By: Meg Shaneyfelt

    Todd Greer, a new bowling coach, is almost a pro bowler. He has been bowling for 32 years, and has been in more than 200 tournaments. He won 12 of them, and he has bowled four perfect 300 games.

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  • Intramural volleyball ready to spike: Students excited as season nears

    Monday, September 03, 2007 By: Todd Basescu

    Although students have to get to school at 7am to participate, most of them look forward to intramural sports. Many participants agree with junior Adam Pate when he says, "It is completely worth it.

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  • FCA : Good turn out for first meeting

    Monday, September 03, 2007 By: Todd Basescu

    Fellowship Christian Athletes (FCA) is a group that encourages athletes to show a Christ-like attitude on and off the sports field. Although the meetings are geared toward athletes, everyone is welco

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  • New Junior Class President, Alex Boshers: Boshers has high hopes for the upcoming year

    Tuesday, September 04, 2007 By: Adam Pate

    The new Junior Class President Alex Boshers says, "I am excited about the things we have planned for the upcoming year." The President's jobs include helping with homecoming, dress down days, intermur

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  • Magazine sale underway

    Tuesday, September 04, 2007 By: Maggie Goodman

    The magazine sale began Aug. 30 and will run through Sept. 17. The turn in dates will be: Sept. 5, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 17 during 2nd period. The proceeds this year will benefit the annual fund and enhan

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  • Join the BiSci Club: Help keep DCA a clean environment

    Tuesday, September 04, 2007 By: Anna Bayly

    Rachel Davis, president of the BiSci club, shows a passion for keeping our environment clean. The BiSci club has big goals this year that may possibly include a new recycling program.

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Seniors soar into service: Seniors take field trip to explore senior service options
Wednesday, September 05, 2007 By Paige Roberts
Seniors will take a field trip on Tues., Sept. 11, to explore their options for senior service. Though the service categories were limited previously, seniors will now be able to choose from a variety
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Darfur refugees speak out on Nashville movie screens
Wednesday, September 05, 2007 By Cayce Pack
Young filmmaker brings his award-winning documentary to Belcourt Theatre to raise awareness and give a first-hand account of his experience in Sudan as students react to what they hope to see.
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Cheerleaders travel to Memphis: The first far away football game of the season
Wednesday, September 05, 2007 By Anna Bayly
The cheerleaders travel everywhere the football team plays. They are always there to support and cheer the team on and with a recent game in Memphis, the squad traveled about three hours to do their j
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An athlete worth recogonition
Wednesday, September 05, 2007 By Taylor McCain
Emily Lancaster has served on the volleyball team since her freshman year. Now, one of the very important six starters, she is a leader on her team and sets the scale for true Christian athletes every
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Where does the money go?: The scoop behind book fees
Wednesday, September 05, 2007 By Chrissy Davidson
Some may wonder with torn books and having to pay to make copies in the school library, where does the book fee money students pay each year go? Students pay a yearly $250 book fee. This means that if
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Leo Club ready for a great year: Club works closely with TSB
Wednesday, September 05, 2007 By Chrissy Davidson
The Leo Club, which is a teenage version of the Lions Club, is ready to begin a fun year packed with community service.The club works mainly with the visually impaired and works closely with the Tenne
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DCA hosts Ladies Championship Tournament: Wildcats play with a trophy in mind
Wednesday, September 05, 2007 By Maria Drummond
Wildcats host week-long soccer tournament.
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Down to the last second: Team holds on to defend slim lead
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 By Landon Hodges
The varsity football team traveled to Memphis on Fri., Aug. 31, to face Harding Academy, coming off a big win the week before.The long, grueling game in Memphis was close the whole time. In the last s
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Off-campus lunch finds seniors going in all directions: Seniors choose a varied menu for lunch
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 By Brett Ramsey
As the seniors depart on Thursday afternoons to enjoy the senior lunch tradition, a wide variety of restaurants benefit from the business.
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Student Council learns teamwork: Ropes course brings unity to the council
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 By Anna Bayly
At the beginning of every school year, the student council goes on a team-building trip.
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