Beauty for Ashes: A Fight Against Injustice
Alexandra Gomez
April 8, 2011
Human Trafficking. Imagine the horror. In the word of Kevin Bales of Free the Slaves, 27 million people worldwide are victims. According to the U.S. department of State and Justice respectively, approximately eight million people are trafficked across international borders every year, 50% of which are... Read more »
Not Just Another Year
Aileen Alegre
April 8, 2011
Your parents advise you about high school, while your friends get you excited for it. “Everything you’ve done up to now has been preparing you for this next step…get ready!” they say. High School. For freshmen, it is a new chapter in life filled with higher learning, course outlines, timetables,... Read more »
Editor’s Note
Editor's Note by Maritza Cosano Gomez
April 8, 2011
Introducing Mesenger’s New Editorial Staff No editor-in-chief worth her salt needs to be reminded that in every successful newsroom there is a veritable mountain of good editors that help to add flavor to the mix—that creative blend of writers, designers, and photographers. The editor-in-chief knows—oh,... Read more »
Candy Grams…a Senior Tradition
Aileen Alegre
April 8, 2011
A cart filled with bundles of red and pink hearts, being pushed by an exuberant CCA senior across the hallways as Justin Bieber songs traveled through the air. A YouTube clip? Could have been. Last Valentine’s Day, 50 seniors burst into classrooms dancing for selected valentines, and while this is... Read more »
The Heart of a Champion
Nick Kumar
April 8, 2011
Calvary Soccer won its first district title last month, not just bringing CCA a victory, but making CCA history! The Eagles shut out Highlands Christian 3-0, and junior, Ryan Reilly, scored two of those goals along with an assist, despite having and injured hamstring. “Soccer is a team sport, and when... Read more »
One Heart
Karly Palmar
April 7, 2011
Mexico. For CCA’s Junior Class that word means missions trip. A time to break free from their daily routine and the comforts of home in order to learn what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ. The experience is life changing. Not only does it draw the juniors closer to God, but also gives them... Read more »
Major Search… Exploring the Possibilities. Finding your Passion.
Messenter Staff
April 7, 2011
College Planning Guide: Advice & Tips What can you be doing RIGHT NOW to make the most out of your college years? Wait, a minute…college? For some of us that thought has not registered in our minds, but for others, that next step is closer than we think. Whether you are a senior or a freshman... Read more »