Mexican Fiesta! Get the Facts…
November 17, 2011
On October 7, 300 people attended the Mexican Fiesta, hosted by CCA’s Junior Class in The Grill, taking every last seat available. From all of the hard work that went into preparing and practicing the songs in Spanish, to serving before, during, and after the event by setting up the tables, serving... Read more »
How to Help a Friend Who has Fallen
Susy Urritia, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011
You know that what they are doing is wrong. You want to help, but you’re not sure how. Do you tell their parents? Do you confront them? Or do you put on a smile and avoid the issue completely? Watching a friend go down the wrong path is always an uncomfortable situation. It’s hard to know how to... Read more »
Writers Needed!
November 15, 2011
The Messenger will be featuring an article in our Special Christmas edition entitled: “The Holiday I’ll Never Forget.” We are looking for great stories from teachers and students that can write about their favorite Christmas story in 1500 words or under. We want to hear your funny, surprising,... Read more »
Spotlight on a Class
Karly Palmar, Staff Writer/Photographer
November 10, 2011
As most people know Home Economics class teaches high school students in various grades the fundamentals of how to do basic things around the house. From finances to cooking, sewing, and cleaning up, there’s a whole world of chores students learn that they didn’t know about. At CCA, this class is... Read more »
Are College Fairs Important?
Heather Wroth, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011
It’s not a big secret that college fairs give you the chance to talk to colleges and university admission officers, and get the scoop on everything from what they are looking for in a prospective candidate, to pertinent information on majors and career profiles. Some students might say that the information... Read more »
How to Study: A Game of Remember and Recall
November 10, 2011
“Necessary,” that’s how Mackenzie Pierce describes studying. “If I want to get into a good college, I know I have to study. Although, it’s definitely in my top 10 least favorite things I do.” Many high school students feel this way about studying. Teachers tell students to study, but they... Read more »
Spotlight on a Teacher: Mr. Steve Mayo
November 10, 2011
Early in September, when new teachers were introduced onstage at the first high school chapel of the year, there was one man that was received like the King of Pop. And that’s understandable, I mean, the man raps and his music is on iTunes! Who is this man? No other than Mr. Steve Mayo, history... Read more »
ALEKS: The Math Problem
November 10, 2011
Aleks Math is a new math program that was introduced to CCA this year to help students improve their math test scores. But after only one semester, reports show that most CCA students have received it with mixed emotions. They see it as a math problem they are not happy to figure out. CCA students are... Read more »
Online Classes Offer American Students New Learning Methods
Heather Wroth, Staff Writer/Photo Editor
November 10, 2011
According to a national poll done by Project Tomorrow’s annual Speak Up Survey, last year 27% of high school students took at least one online class, and 14% took their learning outside of the classroom and onto the web the year before. In an email poll sent out by The Messenger, 33% of the CCA students... Read more »
Vote 2012
Annie Harley, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011
“American youth attributes much more importance to arriving at driver’s-license age than at voting age.” said Michael McLuhan, a media genius, stated these truthful words in 1964, in his book Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. His statement still resonates with young voters, 18-25... Read more »