How to Survive an A.P. Class
Susy Urrutia, Staff Writer
September 29, 2011
“No, I’m going to die!” This is the sound of a student who found out they have been placed in an Advanced Placement (AP) class. Visions of themselves skipping out on friend hangouts and hiding out like a hermit in their room flash through their mind. If you are that student…wait! Even though... Read more »
Creative Writing Club Ad
September 26, 2011
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Creative Writing Ad
September 26, 2011
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Oh, the Places CCA will go!
Heather Wroth, Staff Writer/Photo Editor
September 22, 2011
In a typical high school, students take notes, watch a few PowerPoints and read textbooks all year. At CCA, high school students get to do that plus take what they’ve learned in the classroom into the “real world” through a series of class and missions trips that are offered to them every year. For... Read more »
Girl’s Varsity Volleyball
September 20, 2011
Announcing The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Alexandra Gomez, Staff Writer/Managing Editor
September 19, 2011
Coming this November, the Department of Performing Arts is starting off the winter season with a family favorite, C.S. Lewis’s, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Although previously showcased by CCA in the 2003-2004 school-year, this production will play again—this time with new students, colorful,... Read more »
Varsity Volleyball is Spinning to the Top
Caitlin McCrary, Staff Writer
September 19, 2011
The Varsity Volleyball team has a season record of 4-1. On September 8, 2011, the Lady Eagles defeated Highlands in three games! Annie Harley helped the Eagles to victory with a record 3 digs and 2 kills. Alexa Romagnolo had 8 digs and 5 service points, and Emily Taylor had 9 assists. During pre-game... Read more »
Dear Andi, how should students deal with the loss of a loved one?
September 19, 2011
Death is a strange thing. People deal with loss in different ways, some better than others. Recently, Amy Lakatos, a CCA alumni, went to be with the Lord and this question was brought to light. Dear Andi, how should students deal with the loss of a loved one? Dear Reader, It’s hard to comprehend death.... Read more »
The New Greatest Generation: How Young War Veterans are Refining Leadership at Home
Gabe Tchividjian, Staff Writer
September 19, 2011
In the United States of America, everyone has the power to make a difference in how their community and country thrive. War veterans are those people who have refined leadership in our country, even though many of them have not been equally treated on their return home. While World War 2 (WWII) veterans... Read more »
Called to Lead. Called to Serve.
Jessie Gushue, Staff Writer
September 19, 2011
“The gatekeeper opens the gate for him and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” – John 10:3 We have been called to step up. And for some CCA students that call is evident around this time of year, when student elections take place. Just in case... Read more »