Harding Academy (Memphis)

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Harding Academy of Memphis
Memphis
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Tennessee

USA
Coordinates 35°07′45″N89°53′03″W / 35.1291755°N 89.8842545°W / 35.1291755; -89.8842545
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Former nameMemphis Christian School
TypePrivate, Christian, co-educational
Established1952
PresidentTrent Williamson
Grades18 months–Grade 12
Genderco-educational
Enrollment760
CampusEast Memphis (18 months–Grade 12) and Cordova (18 months–Grade 5)
Color(s)Blue, White, Red
MascotProwler
Nickname Lions
YearbookThe Shield
Website HardingAcademyMemphis.org

Harding Academy is a co-educational, Christian school serving students from age 18 months through grade 12.

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History

Memphis Christian School founded in 1952

Memphis Christian School opened in 1952 with 192 students in grades K through 6. Mary Nell Hardeman Powers served as the first principal. During that year, the school acquired the King Mansion where the Harding University Graduate School of Religion (now the Harding School of Theology) is located on Cherry Road at Park Avenue. The 1953-54 school year opened at the new 57-acre (23 ha) site, and grades seven and eight were offered for the first time. Mrs. Powers wrote the school alma mater that year.

Harding School of Theology, known until 2011 as Harding University Graduate School of Religion, is located in Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States. It is an entity related to the private Christian university associated with the Churches of Christ known as Harding University, the main campus of which is in Searcy, Arkansas. Harding School of Theology exists primarily to train religious ministers for congregations of the Churches of Christ. It is located in East Memphis on a campus which consists of part of a large estate given by a wealthy donor, on property shared with the K-12 church affiliated private school Harding Academy.

For the 1955-56 school year, the ninth grade was added. Marion Hickingbottom became the new principal. The following year the school received approval for the first time from the Tennessee State Board of Education. During the spring of 1957, Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas was asked to take over the school. Harding’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to assume the oversight of the school. That decision included moving the Harding University Graduate School of Religion to Memphis where it would reside in the King Mansion and the construction of a new building south of the mansion to house the newly renamed Christian school as Harding Academy of Memphis.

Harding University is a private, coeducational, and residential liberal arts university with its main campus in Searcy, Arkansas, and other campuses around the world. It is the largest private university in the state of Arkansas. Established in 1924, the university offers undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional programs. The university also comprises Harding School of Theology, located in Memphis, Tennessee, which was formerly known as Harding Graduate School of Religion. Harding is one of several institutions of higher learning associated with the Churches of Christ.

Searcy, Arkansas City in Arkansas, United States

Searcy is the largest city and county seat of White County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2014 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 23,768. It is the principal city of the Searcy, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of White County. The city takes its name from Richard Searcy, a judge for the Superior Court of the Arkansas Territory. A college town, Searcy is the home of Harding University and ASU-Searcy.

1957-1997

In 1957-58, the construction on the new building began and the tenth grade was added. Harding Academy opened the 1958-59 year in the new building. It included a classroom wing, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria. Mr. A.M. Anderson became principal. Grades eleven and twelve were added, and the first graduating class, of fifteen students, received diplomas. An elementary building was also under construction and completed in March 1960.

J.E. Summitt served as superintendent for the 1960-61 year. Harold Bowie arrived the following year and became superintendent.

Over the next decade, the Cherry Road campus continued to expand.

Enrollment increased dramatically during the 1970s and peaked at 2,879 students in 1976. At that point, the Academy was the largest private school in the United States.[ citation needed ] Many local Churches of Christ to allowed the school to use their educational facilities in order to expand. By 1970-71, all elementary enrollment had moved from the Cherry Road campus into local church buildings. In 1978, the Academy separated from Harding College becoming an independent school under the direction of its own board of directors.

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Recent history

Harding’s recent past include the opening of Early Childhood, a program for 2’s and 3’s, and the construction of the Cordova campus. Harding opened the new Cordova campus on Macon Road in November 1997. Early Childhood occupied one wing, and grades 1-6 were housed in the other. A second building opened at that location in the fall of 2001. The kindergarten classes joined Early Childhood in the first building constructed, and grades 1-6 occupied the newer building.[ citation needed ]

In September 2017, Harding announced the lower school would be unifying with middle and upper schools at the Cherry Road campus at the start of the 2018–2019 school year. A multi-year multi-phase renovation plan was announced.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Lower School students can participate in basketball, baseball, cheerleading, football, soccer, and volleyball. [1] The upper school's athletic teams compete in the TSSAA Division II-Small conference. Sports offered include basketball, baseball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, pom, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball. [2] Harding added swimming in 2009.

Fine Arts/Journalism

The fine arts program consists of the visual arts, instrumental music, vocal music, and drama programs. Lower school students receive weekly instruction in music and visual arts from a specialized teacher. Exploratory, beginner, and advanced visual art classes are offered to upper school students. Students in grades 7-12 can participate in band and chorus. Drama productions, including a yearly musical, are produced two or three times a year. Journalism classes are offered at the high school level, and students are admitted to these classes by applying and being accepted to the journalism staff. Journalism students publish The Lion, the school’s monthly newspaper, and the Shield yearbook.

LEAP

The Learning Enrichment Advantage Program is a fee-based after-school and summer enrichment program taught by a variety of Harding teachers and parents as well as outside vendors. These short-term sessions address a variety of students’ interests, needs, abilities, and learning preferences. [3]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.hardinglions.org/elementary/cubsports/cubsportsathletics.html (01/28/2008)
  2. ↑ http://tssaa.org/schdir/Schdir_Detail.cfm?ID=212 (01/28/2008)
  3. ↑ http://www.hardinglions.org/elementary/leap/LeapiWeb/LEAP_website/HOME.html (01/28/2008)
  4. ↑ http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/2014newberymedalhonors
  5. ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=25218290&privcapId=272344907
  6. ↑ Kreager, Tom (January 1, 2019). "Brentwood Academy boys basketball coach Hubie Smith among nine named to 2019 TSSAA Hall of Fame". Tennesseean. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  7. ↑ http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/umpires/bio.jsp?id=2357
  8. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0910897/
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