May 21, 2019
Important Dates and Events

  • Tonight: PK–6 Dance Recital, 6 p.m., Pilot Center Theatre
  • Friday: Last day of school, 11 a.m. dismissal; Extended Day offered until 1:30 p.m.

Please click on the buttons below for the comprehensive school and athletic calendars.
Division Updates
Congratulations, Class of 2019!
The Class of 2019 graduated from Bayside this past Sunday evening under a beautiful tent on The Bluff. As Mr. Papa said, "Members of this class represent the finest in academics, athletics, service, and the arts in our community. Over the years, they have grown to embody the very characteristics that we hold so dear. They have given almost endlessly of their talents, energized us with their passions, and driven us to new levels of excellence."

Here are a few of the accomplishments of the Class of 2019:
  • Accepted into 57 colleges and universities in 21 states
  • Collectively received $5.6 million in scholarship money

Athletics
  • WEAR-TV Scholar Athlete of the Week
  • Wendy's Heisman school winner
  • 4 All-American cheerleaders
  • Area and regional winner in the Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete Program
  • 5 four-time state volleyball champions
  • 1,000+ point boys basketball player
  • All-Star and All-State cross country runner
  • Football Athlete of the Week
  • 2 All-State football players
  • State medalist in swimming
  • 5-time individual champion in boys track and field who was also a member of the 4x800 state champion relay team and was named All-State and All-Star
  • 4 members of Bayside's inaugural club lacrosse team & 2 on the inaugural ESports team
  • All-Area and All-State boys soccer player
  • 2 All-Star soccer athletes
  • 2 two-time boys state soccer champions
  • 2 athletes who will continue their careers at the collegiate level in football

Academics
  • 4 Alabama Governor's School participants
  • Numerous participants in the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Program
  • Participants of the Lions Club State Leadership Program and the Mobile Division FBI Teen Academy summer program
  • Daphne Optimist Club Academic Student of the Month
  • 3 AP Scholars and 4 AP Scholars with Honors
  • 2 National Merit Commended Scholars and 1 National Merit Semifinalist
  • Participants in Alabama's first chapter of the National Charity League
  • Members of the AISA Scholars Bowl team who won the District Tournament and qualified for Nationals for 5 straight years
  • 2 members of the 2018–2019 AlSA All-Academic Team
  • Member of the United Way of Baldwin County's Youth Advisory Board
  • 1 Girls State and 2 Boys State representatives
  • Participant in the Northwest Passage Project
  • Honorable Mention winner in the first-ever NPR Student Podcast Challenge
  • 2 Eagle Scouts

Arts
  • Silver Key and Honorable Mention winners in the 2019 National Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards
  • 2 First Place winners, 2 Third Place winners, and 2 Honorable Mention winners at the AISA Art Competition
  • Lead roles and backstage support in school productions
  • 2 instrumental members of the Jazz Band
As a paraphrase from their class song ( Home ), we hope the Class of 2019 always remembers that they are not alone because they've made this place their home.
Reminders for This Week
Do not forget that regular school uniforms are required this week. The only exception will be on Thursday (May 23) when kindergarten students will be out of uniform for the Bayside Academy Awards and 6th grade students will redeem the out of uniform day they recently earned.

Remember that there will be no walk-up orders or drinks sold in the SAC this week. Additionally, lunch orders for Intermediate School students will be delivered to the Intermediate School.
Vote for Mrs. Best!
3rd grade teacher Tanya Best is a finalist for the 2019 Nappie Award for Coolest Elementary School Teacher, Baldwin County ! We are so fortunate to have her on our campus.

You can vote once a day until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 .
NPR Student Podcast Challenge
Congratulations to senior Mary Helene Hall for having her selection to the NPR Student Podcast Challenge chosen to receive an Honorable Mention! Nearly 6,000 entries were submitted from all over the country.
Hardback Textbooks Due June 13
Volunteers are needed every day this week to help check books in as they are returned to the bookstore. No experience is needed. Please sign up today!
Pictured left to right: Front row: Patterson Branyon (9th grade), Vice President Lily Radcliff (12th grade), President Sam Koby (12th grade), and Will Murphy (11th grade). Middle row: Brett Nestande (9th grade), Gigi Radcliff (10th grade), and Patrick Ellison (9th grade). Back row: John Coleman Bryars (10th grade), Walker Watson (9th grade), and David Head (10th grade).
Investment Club
The Bayside Academy Investment Club was founded in August 2018. The club was envisioned by senior Sam Koby after spending time at Notre Dame in a summer business experience. He came back with the idea of having an investment club along the lines of university investment clubs. Under the faculty leadership of Capt. Gene Montgomery and the parent leadership of Hutch Radcliff , the club was formed. The club incorporates financial literacy through the Everfi Financial Literacy Program and practical experience through Morgan Stanley's stock market game for students. In the Bayside Stock Challenge, students were given $50,000 to purchase stocks in certain categories and were forced to diversity their holdings. Mr. Radcliff kept track of student performance and would discuss reasons for success or lack of success and would give monthly prizes to students for their performance. In the end, freshman Landon McLean was the top performer in the stock competition and was awarded a trophy and $500 scholarship to Bayside Academy.
Zoghby's Sale
Shop for 2019–2020 school uniforms before Friday (May 24) at Zoghby's to receive 10% off your purchase. Additionally, you can shop now and put your items on layaway to purchase during tax-free weekend for even more savings! (You will receive the 10% discount in addition to the tax-free savings.) Click here for pricing information.

The updated uniform requirements may be found here . Please note that while we are returning to Zoghby's for all uniform items, any School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger clothing that meets the 2019–2020 uniform requirements will be acceptable.
Parking Reminder
Please remember that parking spots in the gravel lot are reserved for faculty and staff.

We kindly ask that you park at May Day Park when visiting campus for ceremonies and end-of-year celebrations.
Summer Assignments
Summer assignments for the 2019–2020 school year have been posted to the website .

Page and Palette has stocked our summer reading books for those who would like to shop locally.
Alumnae Maggie He '16
Maggie He '16 is currently a Park Scholar at NC State University majoring in biology. This summer, she will participate in the Cardiovascular Brody-Park Internship at the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine where she will spend 8 weeks immersed in the daily clinical activities of cardiac surgeons and cardiologists, including observing robotic cardiac surgical operations and cardiac catheterization procedures. The program is supervised by Dr. Wiley Nifong, an internationally recognized surgeon who helped pioneer robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The program is noted for personal interaction between student interns and faculty and is devoted to spawning early interest in cardiovascular science and medicine.