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		<title>Graduation 2012 Info!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Graduation 2012 Graduation Information Downloads 2012 Graduation Calendar &#38; Schedule &#8592; Download PDF 2012 Graduation Information &#8592; Download PDF 2012 Graduation Rules &#8592; Download PDF Graduation Registration Meeting 6:00 PM EST, Monday, January 16, 2012 Oakwood Baptist Church Sanctuary 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Do not call the church. High School Banquet &#8592; [...]]]></description>
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<h3>Graduation Information Downloads</h3>

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<li><strong><a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-Grad-Calendar-Schedule-R1.pdf" title="2012 Grad Calendar &amp; Schedule R1.pdf">2012 Graduation Calendar &amp; Schedule</a> &larr; Download PDF</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-Grad-Info-R2.pdf" title="2012 Grad Info R2.pdf">2012 Graduation Information</a> &larr; Download PDF</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-Grad-Rules-R3.pdf" title="2012 Grad Rules R3.pdf">2012 Graduation Rules</a> &larr; Download PDF</strong></li>
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<h3><a href="http://csthea.org/2011/11/26/graduation-registration-meeting-2/">Graduation Registration Meeting</a></h3>

<ul>
<li><strong>6:00 PM EST, Monday, January 16, 2012</strong></li>
<li><strong>Oakwood Baptist Church Sanctuary<br />
4501 Bonny Oaks Drive,<br />
Chattanooga, TN 37416</strong></li>
<li><span style="font-size: larger;"><em><strong>Do not</strong> call the church.</em></span></li>
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<h3><a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-Banquet-Info-Reg_R1.pdf" title="2012 Banquet Info &amp; Reg_R1.pdf"><strong>High School Banquet</strong></a> &larr; Download PDF</h3>

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<li><p><strong>Date:</strong>  Friday, May 18, 2012</p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-CSTHEA-Outstanding-Student-Application-Form_R1.pdf" title="2012 CSTHEA Outstanding Student Application Form_R1.pdf"><strong>Outstanding Student Application Form</strong></a>
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### **High School Banquet**
* **Date:**  Friday, May 20
* **Location:** <span style="color: red; line-height: 1em; font-weight: bold; font-size: 115%;">Note change of venue!! &rarr; Central Baptist Church, Hixson</span>
* **Cost:** $20 per person
    &#8211; Payment deadline is **May 14**
    &#8211; All admissions prepaid by check only.
    &#8211; No unpaid admissions.
    &#8211; No payment taken at the door.
    &#8211; Make checks payable to “**CSTHEA**”
* **Dress Code:** Dress is formal or semi-formal. No low-cut, backless or otherwise immodest attire. If you are dressed inappropriately, you will be asked to leave.
* **Attendees** must be junior high/high school age or older (13 and up).

#### Schedule
* Seating &#038; pictures **6 p.m.**
* Meal starts **7 p.m.**
* Program **7:55 p.m.**

#### Emcee Info
Would you like to emcee the banquet? We prefer to choose our two emcees from the senior class but we are open to having other high-schoolers if no seniors apply. If you are interested in emceeing, we will contact you based on your interest expressed in the registration form.  Or you can contact Mrs. Lynn Smith <tlecal@comcast.net>.

#### Performance Information
We encourage everyone who would like to perform to do so. Both group and individual performances are welcome. The more we have the more fun the banquet! You do not have to be a senior to perform Any homeschool related group can perform a skit as long as they meet the deadline for sending in information and the content is deemed appropriate and is adequately described and time slots are available.

Those performing at the Banquet will still have to get their proposed performance reviewed &#038; approved.

You must send an e-mail to Mrs. Lynn Smith at <tleca1@comcast.net> &#038; to Gary Hargraves at <gary@csthea.org>. The e-mail must have “**Banquet Performance Details**” in the subject Line, The deadline for submissions is **May 7, 2010**. Please include all of the following: 

1. Theme
2. Content
3. Number name and current grade level of all individuals involved
4. Duration of performance
5. Name, e-mail and phone number of contact individual for the proposed performance

#### Banquet Seating &amp; Requests
Seating is assigned 1st come 1st served. If you want to sit with friends, both you &#038; they must request to be seated together. We will honor requests if possible.

**[Banquet Reservation Form](http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/BANQUET-RESERVATION-FORM-2011.pdf &#8220;BANQUET RESERVATION FORM 2011.pdf&#8221;) &larr; Download PDF**

#### Directions from I-24
Take the Belvoir Ave. and Germantown Rd.exit (Exit 183 on I-24 East, 183A on I-24 West) to Belvoir Ave. Turn north on Belvoir. Take the 1st right after North Terrace onto Austin St. The BX can be seen from Belvoir and North Terrace.
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<h3>Calendar</h3>

<ul>
<li>Graduation Rehearsal, May 17</li>
<li>Banquet, May 18</li>
<li>Graduation, May 19 at 1 p.m. at Central Baptist Church Hixson</li>
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		<title>Valentine Banquet</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[￼“With Joy Abiding” Please join us for a formal Valentine Banquet on February 11, 2012 to benefit The Home School Players. Beginning promptly at 6pm, you will enjoy a delicious dinner followed by live entertainment provided by the Home School Players. Ages 12 and up are welcome. Dress is semi-formal. Tickets are $12.50 each if [...]]]></description>
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<p>Please join us for a formal Valentine Banquet on February 11, 2012 to benefit The Home School Players. Beginning promptly at 6pm, you will enjoy a delicious dinner followed by live entertainment provided by the Home School Players. Ages 12 and up are welcome. Dress is semi-formal.</p>

<p>Tickets are $12.50 each if purchased before January 1st, 2012; $15 if purchased after. Tickets for this event can be purchased from any member of the Home School Players or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope containing your check made out to CSTHEA to the following address:</p>

<pre><code>    Sherri Pietrantone  
    23 N. Crest Rd.  
    Chattanooga TN 37404  
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<p>All tickets must be purchased or postmarked by january 31st. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, so please purchase tickets quickly.</p>

<p>Please contact Sherri Pietrantone with any questions:</p>

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<li>(423) 624-0333  </li>
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		<title>Graduation Registration Meeting!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<h2>Graduation 2012</h2>

<h3>Graduation Registration Meeting</h3>

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<li><strong>6:00 PM EST, Monday, January 16, 2012</strong></li>
<li><strong>Oakwood Baptist Church Sanctuary<br />
4501 Bonny Oaks Drive,<br />
Chattanooga, TN 37416</strong></li>
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<h3>Graduation Registration Meeting</h3>

<ul>
<li><strong>6:00 PM EST, Monday, January 16, 2012</strong></li>
<li><strong>Oakwood Baptist Church Sanctuary<br />
4501 Bonny Oaks Drive,<br />
Chattanooga, TN 37416</strong></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size: larger;"><em><strong>Do not</strong> call the church.</em></span></p>

<h4><em>All Graduates Must Attend</em></h4>

<ul>
<li>Each Graduate MUST be accompanied by at least one (1) Parent or Legal Guardian.</li>
<li><strong>(No Student will be registered without a Parent or Legal Guardian present.)</strong></li>
<li>Each Graduate will be sized for his/her gown. </li>
<li>Each Graduate will pay his/her fees at the Registration Meeting. </li>
<li><strong>Fees must be paid by check <em>only</em>. No cash will be accepted.</strong> </li>
<li>Fee amount will be announced at the Meeting but should be between $185 – $250. </li>
<li>No Graduate will be registered without providing payment at Registration. </li>
<li>We will go over all other details during the Meeting. Q &amp; A time will follow. </li>
<li>The Meeting should end between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m.</li>
</ul>

<h4>Late Registrations</h4>

<ul>
<li>A $50 Late Fee will be applied for all who register after January 16, 2012. </li>
<li><strong>No one</strong> will be registered by phone, US mail, e-Mail, or any other way than a direct face-to-face meeting. </li>
<li>If you miss the January 16 Meeting and still wish to register you MUST: 

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<li>E-Mail Gary Hargraves.</li>
<li>Send the e-mail to <strong><em>both</em></strong> of the following addresses:

<ul>
<li><a href="&#x6d;&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#116;&#111;&#x3a;&#x67;&#97;&#x72;&#x79;&#64;&#99;&#x73;&#116;&#104;&#x65;&#x61;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;">&#x67;&#97;&#x72;&#x79;&#64;&#99;&#x73;&#116;&#104;&#x65;&#x61;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;</a> and <a href="m&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#x3a;&#x67;&#x6c;&#x68;&#x61;&#x72;g&#114;&#97;&#118;&#101;&#115;&#64;&#x74;&#x76;&#x61;&#x2e;&#x67;&#x6f;v">&#x67;&#x6c;&#x68;&#x61;&#x72;g&#114;&#97;&#118;&#101;&#115;&#64;&#x74;&#x76;&#x61;&#x2e;&#x67;&#x6f;v</a>. </li>
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<li>Include the name of your Graduate in the e-mail. </li>
<li>Include the name of the Parent or Guardian in the e-mail.</li>
<li>Include a phone number or two in the e-mail at which you can be reached.</li>
<li>Put &#8220;Graduation&#8221; in the Subject Line of the e-mail. (E-mails without the required Subject Line may be deleted and not responded to.)</li>
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<h4>We will <strong>attempt</strong> to contact you and let you know the following:</h4>

<ol>
<li>If it is too late to register</li>
<li>When and where Mr. Hargraves might be available to meet with you.</li>
<li>Whether it is too late for the graduate’s name and Bio to be listed in the program.</li>
<li>When your Bio is due (If adequate time remains before the Layout Deadline).</li>
<li>When your Bio Late Fee would be incurred (usually 1-7 days after your Registration)</li>
<li>What your Registration Fee will be.</li>
</ol>

<h3>Calendar</h3>

<ul>
<li>Graduation Rehearsal, May 17</li>
<li>Banquet, May 18</li>
<li>Graduation, May 19 at 1 p.m. at Central Baptist Church Hixson</li>
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		<title>Western art museum delights families</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>By Erin Stroud</strong>

Many may be unaware that the western lands of our nation are but a couple of hours south of Chattanooga. “How can this be?” you ask. Well, it’s only an illusion, but a topnotch one. The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Ga., is a gem just down I-75, and makes for an exceedingly worthwhile day trip for enrichment and enjoyment.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/museum.jpg" alt="Museum" style="border: 0px; width: 298px; height: 191px; float:left; margin: auto 10px 5px auto;" /><strong>By Erin Stroud</strong></p>

<p>Many may be unaware that the western lands of our nation are but a couple of hours south of Chattanooga. “How can this be?” you ask. Well, it’s only an illusion, but a topnotch one. The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Ga., is a gem just down I-75, and makes for an exceedingly worthwhile day trip for enrichment and enjoyment.</p>

<p>The 120,000-square-foot museum, opened in 2003, houses permanent collections of Western art, Civil War art, and a remarkable gallery of Presidential letters and portraits. The variety of artistic media is truly stunning, from fine art and sculpture to classic Western movie posters. Some special items of note are a showcase of the stages involved in casting a bronze sculpture; an exhibit of one artist’s depiction of the same range burial in two differing paintings and a sculpture; and a large, intricate, fascinating sculpture made entirely of paper. The themes of the six permanent exhibitions are The American West gallery; The Cowboy gallery; Faces of the West; Heading West; The Modern West; and The Sculpture Court. The Heading West gallery features a genuine, restored Conestoga wagon. There is much to be found in the way of enrichment and education at the Booth Museum, and we in this area are very fortunate to have such a distinguished facility of which to take advantage.</p>

<p>The museum also houses temporary exhibits. Those coming up include “Stan Natchez: Indian Without Reservation” (September 13 through January 8, 2012); “Booth Photography Guild Biennial Exhibition” (September 13 through November 13); and “Western Art South of the Sweet Tea Line III” (September 24 through February 12, 2012).</p>

<p>Be sure to check out a “Saddle Bag” at the Information Desk for your child/children when you arrive.It’s filled with family activities to make the visit more engaging. Younger children will enjoy “Sagebrush Ranch,” a high-quality, hands-on area where they can take part in more fun and educational activities than can be detailed in this space. Suffice it to say that their experience will be a memorable one (be sure to take your camera)!<span id="more-3324"></span>Oct. 20-23 of this year, the Booth Museum will host their Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium. The following is reprinted from the Museum’s website: “Sample the wares of vendors ranging from Western art to collectibles. Enjoy entertainment throughout the day on two stages, including Western music, fast draw competitions, three performances of the Re-enactment of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and demonstrations of traditional Native American dances by the Big Mountain Family. Plus, living history encampments with demonstrations of pioneer skills from bygone days.</p>

<p>The Kids Corner of the Festival and Symposium will feature a variety of free activities for children. They can create a slinky snake or a hand print horse, paint the “yard art” ponies, do some calf roping and have their face painted. There will also be pony rides available for a small charge.” The admission prices for the day are Adults &#8211; $10; Seniors (65 and over) &#8211; $8; Students &#8211; $7; Children 12  Under &#8211; $3. There are also special group rates available.</p>

<p>In March 2012, make plans to attend the Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. Now, this is FUN! Chuck-wagon cookoff; open fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and banjo contests (“Top musicians from around the Southeast compete for cash prizes and bragging rights”); an adult cowboy poetry workshop, children’s activities, musical entertainment; and more. When our family of four attends, we are each given a ticket to a different chuck-wagon for lunch; that way, we can sample each other’s food and vote for our favorites. Tickets for the chuck-wagon lunch are $12 each. The general admission prices are the same as previously shown.</p>

<p>Of particular interest to home-schoolers are the museums “Homeschool Fridays” (Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2) held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., during which students will “&#8230;discover a different artist, style and theme each month while creating [their] own masterpiece[s].” Also on tap for homeschoolers is “Home School Gathering (Ages 5-17) “Calling all Home-School Students! The Booth Museum is having a special day just for you! This program is held in connection with the 9th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. Tours will be offered several times throughout the afternoon, art activities will be located at different stations around the museum, free audio tours will be offered that day and there will be a special 10% discount for you and your family in the store and café. (Thursday, March 8, 2012, 1 – 4 p.m. $5 for students, $3 for adults.)</p>

<p>I can’t encourage you enough to take a day to check out the
Booth Western Art Museum. There is a cafe on-site where lunch or
snacks can be had, plenty of free parking, and, of course, a gift shop
par excellence! So saddle up and mosey on down to Cartersville’s <a href="http://www.boothmuseum.org/">Booth Museum of Western Art</a>.</p>

<h3>HOURS</h3>

<ul>
<li>Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday &#8211; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm</li>
<li>Thursday &#8211; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm</li>
<li>Sunday &#8211; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm</li>
<li>Closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas</li>
</ul>

<h3>ADMISSIONS</h3>

<ul>
<li>Members &#8211; Free &#8211; JOIN NOW!</li>
<li>Adults &#8211; $10.00</li>
<li>Seniors (65 and over) &#8211; $8.00</li>
<li>Students &#8211; $7.00</li>
<li>Children 12 and under – Free*</li>
</ul>

<p>*Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian</p>
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		<title>Homeschool Play</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Homeschool Players and Providential Production Co. are planning their next production!! We will be performing &#8220;Princess Ida&#8221; May 2012. We are having a preview / information meeting on Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th at 7pm in the fellowship hall at Oakwood Baptist Church, Chattanooga, (off of Bonny Oaks Drive/153). If you are [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Homeschool Players and Providential Production Co. are planning their next production!!</p>

<p>We will be performing &#8220;Princess Ida&#8221; May 2012.  We are having a preview / information meeting on Friday, September 9<sup>th</sup> and Saturday, September 10<sup>th</sup> at 7pm in the fellowship hall at Oakwood Baptist Church, Chattanooga, (off of Bonny Oaks Drive/153).</p>

<p>If you are interested in musical theatre and you are at least 13 years old,  you and a parent need to attend <strong>one</strong> of these meetings to get all of the information and schedule an audition.</p>

<p>Please do not call the church&mdash;if you should have any questions or have a prior commitment and cannot attend one of these meetings, please email Lynn Smith at <a href="&#109;&#x61;&#105;&#108;&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;">&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;</a>.</p>
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		<title>Used Book Sale</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Used Book Sale will be held Saturday, June 11, at the spacious Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. This is a great opportunity for homeschooling entrepreneurs to showcase their products to a large group of people. Young business people (children not yet graduated) will be allowed to set up at the individual price. Come [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Used Book Sale will be held Saturday, June 11, at the spacious Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge.</p>

<p>This is a great opportunity for homeschooling entrepreneurs to showcase their products to a large group of people. Young business people (children not yet graduated) will be allowed to set up at the individual price. Come on out, kids, and show us what you can sell.</p>

<p>Mom or dad also sell for no more than the admission price.</p>

<p>Businesses are welcome at the event for a $25 fee.</p>

<h3>Saturday, June 11, schedule</h3>

<ul>
<li>Sellers 8 a.m.</li>
<li>Buyers 9 a.m.</li>
<li>Sale ends at 1 p.m. We must be out of the building by 2 p.m.</li>
<li>Gary Hargraves will start setup at 7 a.m. Can you or a son volunteer?</li>
</ul>

<h3>Admission for all at door</h3>

<ul>
<li>Free — children under 17</li>
<li>$3 per adult </li>
<li>$5 per couple</li>
<li>$25 for a business</li>
<li>Businesses and young entrepreneurs are asked to preregister at <a href="&#x6d;&#97;i&#x6c;&#116;o&#x3a;&#101;&#120;&#x68;&#105;&#98;&#x69;&#116;&#111;&#x72;&#x2e;&#114;&#x65;&#x67;&#64;&#x63;&#x73;&#116;&#x68;&#x65;&#97;.&#x6f;&#114;g">&#101;&#120;&#x68;&#105;&#98;&#x69;&#116;&#111;&#x72;&#x2e;&#114;&#x65;&#x67;&#64;&#x63;&#x73;&#116;&#x68;&#x65;&#97;.&#x6f;&#114;g</a></li>
<li>Table and chair rentals

<ul>
<li>No charge if you bring your own. </li>
<li>But if you want to rent, the cost is $6 per table and $1 per chair.</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

<h3>Tips for success</h3>

<p>Make our book sale and entrepreneur day a memorable event for yourself and your children:</p>

<ul>
<li>Sell your own books and products</li>
<li>Bring plenty of change</li>
<li>Share a table with a friend; you can take turns shopping</li>
<li>A <a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/campjordan.gif">map to Camp Jordan</a> is on our web site</li>
</ul>

<h3>Contacts</h3>

<ul>
<li>Businesses &amp; entrepreneur questions &amp; registration, Jan Bontekoe at <a href="&#x6d;&#97;i&#x6c;&#116;o&#x3a;&#101;&#120;&#x68;&#105;&#98;&#x69;&#116;&#111;&#x72;&#x2e;&#114;&#x65;&#x67;&#64;&#x63;&#x73;&#116;&#x68;&#x65;&#97;.&#x6f;&#114;g">&#101;&#120;&#x68;&#105;&#98;&#x69;&#116;&#111;&#x72;&#x2e;&#114;&#x65;&#x67;&#64;&#x63;&#x73;&#116;&#x68;&#x65;&#97;.&#x6f;&#114;g</a></li>
<li>General questions, Lisa Stewart, (423) 476-5520, <a href="&#109;&#x61;i&#108;&#x74;&#111;&#58;&#x73;&#116;&#x65;&#x77;&#97;&#x72;t&#64;&#x6a;&#117;&#110;&#x6f;&#46;&#x63;&#x6f;&#109;">&#x73;&#116;&#x65;&#x77;&#97;&#x72;t&#64;&#x6a;&#117;&#110;&#x6f;&#46;&#x63;&#x6f;&#109;</a>.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Homeschool Banquet</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<h3><strong>High School Banqet</strong></h3>

<ul>
<li><strong>Date:</strong>  Friday, May 20</li>
<li><strong>Location:</strong> <span style="color: red; line-height: 1em; font-weight: bold; font-size: 115%;">Note change of venue!! &#8594; Central Baptist Church, Hixson</span></li>
<li><strong>Cost:</strong> $20 per person

<ul>
<li>Payment deadline is <strong>May 14</strong></li>
<li>All admissions prepaid by check only.</li>
<li>No unpaid admissions.</li>
<li>No payment taken at the door.</li>
<li>Make checks payable to “<strong>CSTHEA</strong>”</li>
</ul></li>
<li><strong>Dress Code:</strong> Dress is formal or semi-formal. No low-cut,backless or otherwise immodest attire. If you are dressed inappropriately, you will be asked to leave.</li>
<li><strong>Attendees</strong> must be junior high/high school age or older (13 and up).</li>
</ul>

<h4>Schedule</h4>

<ul>
<li>Seating &#38; pictures <strong>6 p.m.</strong></li>
<li>Meal starts <strong>7 p.m.</strong></li>
<li>Program <strong>7:55 p.m.</strong></li>
</ul>

<h4>Emcee Info</h4>

Would you like to emcee the banquet? We prefer to choose our two emcees from the senior class but we are open to having other high-schoolers if no seniors apply. If you are interested in emceeing, we will contact you based on your interest expressed in the registration form.  Or you can contact Mrs. Lynn Smith <a href="&#109;&#x61;&#105;&#108;&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;">&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;</a>.

<h4>Performance Information</h4>

We encourage everyone who would like to perform to do so. Both group and individual performances are welcome. The more we have the more fun the banquet! You do not have to be a senior to perform Any homeschool related group can perform a skit as long as they meet the deadline for sending in information and the content is deemed appropriate and is adequately described and time slots are available.

Those performing at the Banquet will still have to get their proposed performance reviewed &#38; approved.

You must send an e-mail to Mrs. Lynn Smith at <a href="&#109;&#x61;&#105;&#108;&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;">&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;</a> &#38; to Gary Hargraves at <a href="&#x6d;&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#116;&#111;&#x3a;&#x67;&#97;&#x72;&#x79;&#64;&#99;&#x73;&#116;&#104;&#x65;&#x61;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;">&#x67;&#97;&#x72;&#x79;&#64;&#99;&#x73;&#116;&#104;&#x65;&#x61;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;</a>. The e-mail must have “<strong>Banquet Performance Details</strong>” in the subject Line, The deadline for submissions is <strong>May 7, 2010</strong>. Please include all of the following:

<ol>
<li>Theme</li>
<li>Content</li>
<li>Number name and current grade level of all individuals involved</li>
<li>Duration of performance</li>
<li>Name, e-mail and phone number of contact individual for the proposed performance</li>
</ol>

<h4>Banquet Seating &#38; Requests</h4>

Seating is assigned 1st come 1st served. If you want to sit with friends, both you &#38; they must request to be seated together. We will honor requests if possible.

<strong><a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/BANQUET-RESERVATION-FORM-2011.pdf" title="BANQUET RESERVATION FORM 2011.pdf">Banquet Reservation Form</a> &#8592; Download PDF</strong>

<h4>Directions from I-24</h4>

Take the Belvoir Ave. and Germantown Rd.exit (Exit 183 on I-24 East, 183A on I-24 West) to Belvoir Ave. Turn north on Belvoir. Take the 1st right after North Terrace onto Austin St. The BX can be seen from Belvoir and North Terrace.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>High School Banqet</strong></h3>

<ul>
<li><strong>Date:</strong>  Friday, May 20</li>
<li><strong>Location:</strong> <span style="color: red; line-height: 1em; font-weight: bold; font-size: 115%;">Note change of venue!! &rarr; Central Baptist Church, Hixson</span></li>
<li><strong>Cost:</strong> $20 for full banquet, $9 for dessert and beverage option (see Reservation Information for further details)

<ul>
<li>Payment deadline is <strong>May 14</strong></li>
<li>All admissions prepaid by check only.</li>
<li>No unpaid admissions.</li>
<li>No payment taken at the door.</li>
<li>Make checks payable to “<strong>CSTHEA</strong>”</li>
</ul></li>
<li><strong>Dress Code:</strong> Dress is formal or semi-formal. No low-cut,backless or otherwise immodest attire. If you are dressed inappropriately, you will be asked to leave.</li>
<li><strong>Attendees</strong> must be junior high/high school age or older (13 and up).</li>
</ul>

<h4>Schedule</h4>

<ul>
<li>Seating &amp; pictures <strong>6:00 p.m.</strong></li>
<li>Meal starts <strong>7:00 p.m.</strong></li>
<li>Dessert <strong>7:30 p.m.</strong></li>
<li>Program <strong>7:55 p.m.</strong><span id="more-2944"></span><br /></li>
</ul>

<h4>Emcee Info</h4>

<p>Would you like to emcee the banquet? We prefer to choose our two emcees from the senior class but we are open to having other high-schoolers if no seniors apply. If you are interested in emceeing, we will contact you based on your interest expressed in the registration form.  Or you can contact Mrs. Lynn Smith <a href="&#109;&#x61;&#105;&#108;&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;">&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;</a>.</p>

<h4>Performance Information</h4>

<p>We encourage everyone who would like to perform to do so. Both group and individual performances are welcome. The more we have the more fun the banquet! You do not have to be a senior to perform Any homeschool related group can perform a skit as long as they meet the deadline for sending in information and the content is deemed appropriate and is adequately described and time slots are available.</p>

<p>Those performing at the Banquet will still have to get their proposed performance reviewed &amp; approved.</p>

<p>You must send an e-mail to Mrs. Lynn Smith at <a href="&#109;&#x61;&#105;&#108;&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;">&#x74;&#108;&#x65;c&#97;&#x31;&#64;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#46;&#110;&#x65;&#116;</a> &amp; to Gary Hargraves at <a href="&#x6d;&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#116;&#111;&#x3a;&#x67;&#97;&#x72;&#x79;&#64;&#99;&#x73;&#116;&#104;&#x65;&#x61;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;">&#x67;&#97;&#x72;&#x79;&#64;&#99;&#x73;&#116;&#104;&#x65;&#x61;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;</a>. The e-mail must have “<strong>Banquet Performance Details</strong>” in the subject Line, The deadline for submissions is <strong>May 7, 2010</strong>. Please include all of the following:</p>

<ol>
<li>Theme</li>
<li>Content</li>
<li>Number name and current grade level of all individuals involved</li>
<li>Duration of performance</li>
<li>Name, e-mail and phone number of contact individual for the proposed performance</li>
</ol>

<h4>Banquet Seating &amp; Requests</h4>

<p>Seating is assigned 1st come 1st served. If you want to sit with friends, both you &amp; they must request to be seated together. We will honor requests if possible.</p>

<h4>Reservation Information</h4>

<p>There are two options. Full Banquet reservations are $20 per person and these reservation holders are expected to arrive between 6 and 7 PM. There will be place cards at the tables for you to tell you where to sit.</p>

<p>Dessert and Beverage reservations can be made for $9 per person. These reservation holders will not be admitted before 7:30 pm. They will be on a list and their names will be checked at the door.</p>

<p>If you are coming to the banquet for the full meal or for the dessert option, the 13 year old minimum age limit and dress code still apply.</p>

<p>No unpaid admissions or payment at the door please.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/BANQUET-RESERVATION-FORM-2011-B.pdf" title="BANQUET RESERVATION FORM 2011-B.pdf">Banquet Reservation Form</a> &larr; Download PDF</strong></p>
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		<title>Lake Winnie Day — Friday, May 6, 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<h3>Friday, May 6</h3>

<ul>
<li>10 a.m. - 8 p.m.</li>
<li>(Gate opens at 10 a.m.)</li>
</ul>

<h3>$16 per ticket</h3>

<ul>
<li>Prepaid Ticket Deadline <strong><em>Friday, April 22</em></strong></li>
<li>Cash customers must be in line at the CSTHEA Gate before 10:30 a.m.</li>
<li>Cash only at the CSTHEA Gate until 10:30 a.m <strong><em>or</em></strong> Prepaid ticket</li>
<li>All nonriders 3 years of age &#38; older are required to pay the $5 gate admission at the main gate.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Instructions</h3>

<em>Please read carefully the following instructions!</em>]]></description>
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<h3>Friday, May 6</h3>

<ul>
<li>10 a.m. &#8211; 8 p.m.</li>
<li>(Gate opens at 10 a.m.)</li>
</ul>

<h3>$16 per ticket</h3>

<ul>
<li>Prepaid Ticket Deadline <strong><em>Friday, April 22</em></strong></li>
<li>Cash customers must be in line at the CSTHEA Gate before 10:30 a.m.</li>
<li>Cash only at the CSTHEA Gate until 10:30 a.m <strong><em>or</em></strong> Prepaid ticket</li>
<li>All nonriders 3 years of age &amp; older are required to pay the $5 gate admission at the main gate.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Instructions</h3>

<p><em>Please read carefully the following instructions!</em><span id="more-2977"></span>This annual homeschool day at our local amusement park is scheduled the first Friday in May.</p>

<h4>To summarize, for Friday May 6 you may:</h4>

<p><img src="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/LakeWinnie2.jpg" alt="LakeWinnie2.jpg" style="border: 1px solid black; width: 267px; height: 206px; float: left; margin: 5px 25px 5px auto;" /></p>

<ul>
<li>Purchase discounted tickets prior to May 6 by mail and enter the park any time that day with your prepaid ticket, or&hellip;</li>
<li>Purchase discounted tickets on the day of the event with cash only AND if you are in line before 10:30 a.m., or&hellip;</li>
<li>Enter later in the day without a prepaid ticket by paying <strong>full price</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><em>No Refunds.</em></strong></li>
</ul>

<h4>To repeat:</h4>

<ul>
<li>You must arrive and be in line before 10:30 a.m. on Friday May 6, to get the discounted $16 “pay-cash-at-the-gate” rate.</li>
<li>You can still get in at the <strong><em>full price</em></strong> regular rate.</li>
<li>You can come in any time on Friday May 6 with your prepaid ticket.</li>
<li>You can come in any time without a prepaid ticket by paying full price. (These are Lake Winnie’s rules and procedures, not CSTHEA’s.)</li>
<li>Note the change in closing time — earlier than in previous years.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Your Instructions</h3>

<ul>
<li>For those paying by mail, please make checks payable to “<strong>CSTHEA</strong>.”</li>
<li>Send a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with your payment. No tickets will be sent without SASE.</li>
<li><p>Mail to:</p>

<pre><code>    Steve &amp; Deb/LW Day
    P.O. Box 9609
    Chattanooga, TN 37412
</code></pre></li>
<li><p><strong><em>Deadline</em></strong> for prepaid tickets is April 22 (a Friday). Steve and Debbie must receive the money by this date. Allow more time for out-oftown delivery. We are not responsible for late or misdirected mail.</p></li>
</ul>

<h3>Rain Date Policy for Lake Winnie</h3>

<p>Lake Winnie Day is Friday, May 6th. If you purchased pre-paid tickets and you decide not to use them, you can use them on the rain date which is Friday, May 27. If you come to the park and turn in your pre-paid ticket and it rains, you can not make use of the rain date. The rain date is only good if you do not use your pre-paid ticket. Let’s all hope for no rain!</p>

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### What is the rain date and how does it work?
* The Rain Date is **May 14th**. 
* If it is raining on May 7th or if rain is expected, you can choose to come anyway or choose to use your pre-paid ticket on the 14th instead. 
* The rain date is ***not*** a rain check. If you come on May 7th and use your pre-paid ticket and it ends up raining,  you do ***not*** get another ticket for the rain date.

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		<title>Homeschool Prom</title>
		<link>http://csthea.org/2011/03/19/homeschool-prom/</link>
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<h4>The Annual Homeschool Prom</h4>

<ul>
<li>Date:  April 1, 2011</li>
<li>Time:  6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.</li>
<li>Cost:  $25 per person at the door</li>
<li>Place:  Bessie Smith Hall, 200 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Chattanooga, TN  37403</li>
</ul>

Dress formal &#8226; <strong><em>Modest apparel required</em></strong> &#8226;
Guys must wear ties

"If you show too much skin, you won't get in!"

Download the <a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Prom-2011-3.pdf" title="Prom 2011 3.pdf">flier here</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t miss out!</p>

<h4>The Annual Homeschool Prom</h4>

<ul>
<li>Date:  April 1, 2011</li>
<li>Time:  6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.</li>
<li>Cost:  $25 per person at the door</li>
<li>Place:  Bessie Smith Hall, 200 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Chattanooga, TN  37403</li>
</ul>

<p>Dress formal &bull; <strong><em>Modest apparel required</em></strong> &bull;
Guys must wear ties</p>

<p>&#8220;If you show too much skin, you won&#8217;t get in!&#8221;</p>

<p>Download the <a href="http://csthea.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Prom-2011-3.pdf" title="Prom 2011 3.pdf">flier here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Homeschool parents sought as judges for debate tourney</title>
		<link>http://csthea.org/2011/02/26/homeschool-parents-sought-as-judges-for-debate-tourney/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:53:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<em><span style="font-size: larger;">Event at Covenant <strong>March 9-12</strong> a real treat</span></em>

A debate tournament set for March 9 to 12 on Lookout Mountain, Ga., will give homeschool students a chance to promote communication skills to equip them to convey ideas to people in all walks of life.

The event is sponsored by National Christian Forensics &#38; Communication Association and the Home School Legal Defense Association. It does not use professional speech and debate judges.

Rather, the event depend on volunteers to evaluate students’ communication abilities.

No experience is necessary. A 30-minute judges’ orientation will be conducted on the tournament days.

To serve as a judge, you must be at least 18 years old. Volunteers may judge for just one round, or may judge more, depending on their schedule. A judges’ lounge is provided, and meals will be served.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><span style="font-size: larger;">Event at Covenant <strong>March 9-12</strong> a real treat</span></em></p>

<p>A debate tournament set for March 9 to 12 on Lookout Mountain, Ga., will give homeschool students a chance to promote communication skills to equip them to convey ideas to people in all walks of life.</p>

<p>The event is sponsored by National Christian Forensics &amp; Communication Association and the Home School Legal Defense Association. It does not use professional speech and debate judges.</p>

<p>Rather, the event depend on volunteers to evaluate students’ communication abilities.</p>

<p>No experience is necessary. A 30-minute judges’ orientation will be conducted on the tournament days.</p>

<p>To serve as a judge, you must be at least 18 years old. Volunteers may judge for just one round, or may judge more, depending on their schedule. A judges’ lounge is provided, and meals will be served.</p>

<p>Students travel from across the nation to compete in team policy debate, Lincoln-Douglas value debate, and 10 individual events (speech events). Top competitors from this tournament will advance to a national Championship in June.</p>

<p>This year’s debate topics are immigration and isolationism.</p>

<p>The team policy debate resolution is, “Resolved: That the United States Federal Government should significantly reform its policy toward Russia.”</p>

<p>The Lincoln-Douglas value debate resolution is, “Resolved: A government’s legitimacy is determined more by its respect for popular sovereignty than individual rights.”</p>

<p>Speech events include limited preparation events such as extemporaneous (current events), impromptu, and apologetics.</p>
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