The Messenger in the News…
June 4, 2013
It’s not every day that The Messenger makes headlines, but when it does, we like to spread the good news. The following is a letter from the Sun Sentinel Teen Link Editor, Jennifer John, soon after we participated, along with many other high schools in the Tri-County area in the 2013 Sun Sentinel... Read more »
Students in the ACSI Writing Competition Shine Christ’s Light
Taylor Wheeler, Staff Writer
June 2, 2013
The Association of Christian Schools International is a Christian educational organization that was formed in 1978. ACSI has touched the lives of more than five million students worldwide by strengthening Christian schools and enhancing the professional and personal development of Christian educators. As... Read more »
CCA Educates the World
Deborah Rubin, Staff Writer
April 16, 2013
The National Honor Society is known for stimulating students’ desire in local service, but this year Calvary Christian Academy’s society is educating the world. The National Honor Society is an honorary program, not a club, that exclusively selects students based on academic excellence, leadership,... Read more »
My God Story with Korey
The Messenger Staff
April 2, 2012
On Sunday, December 4, 2011, Korey Shane Sarvas (Class of 2008) died in a drowning accident, leaving family and friends wondering: “You’re here today, but you may be gone tomorrow. So, what’s life all about?” Korey knew. In fact, his theme for life was unmistakable. All who got a chance to... Read more »
Souper Bowl of Caring
Susy Urrutia, Staff Writer
April 2, 2012
CCA took advantage of the Super Bowl to host the annual Souper Bowl. The Wednesday before this American grand event, some CCA secondary teachers put on their chef hats and cooked their best soups as students became judges and tasted for whose soup was the most delicious. Math teacher Mrs. Laura Beth... Read more »
Veteran’s Day at CCA
Toni Turner, Staff Writer
January 10, 2012
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude,” said American writer, Cynthia Ozick on the topic of American soldiers. For those who selflessly sacrifice their lives, time, and families to humble themselves in service to our country, these men and women deserve to be... Read more »
History Fair
Sara Kelliher, Staff Writer
January 10, 2012
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a history fair? Do you think about monotonous speeches about the past, or do you think about reading through a history book searching for facts? That’s not the case at CCA, which sponsors another that kind of History Fair—one with... Read more »
Remembering Amy
Jessica Matthews, Laura Foreman and Lauren Kostoff, Messenger Alumni Staff
November 3, 2011
“Don’t change your views b/c of what other ppl may say or think. God is your rock (Psalm 62:6) Cast all your foolish thoughts of inadequacy and insecurity on Him…He cares for YOU! (1 Peter 5:7) …don’t be like the man who walks away from the mirror and forgets what he looks like….ahh so not... Read more »
Shawn Lahsbrook Injured
Steven Barnett, Staff Writer
October 4, 2011
On Friday, September 16, during football practice Shawn Lashbrook, one of CCA’s key football players, went up for a pass and landed on another player’s cleat. Shawn was on the ground for about five minutes. The trainer rushed over and helped him off the field while he was in pain. About ten minutes... Read more »
Miami Dolphins Honor Javan Shashaty as High School Player of the Week
Dawson Allen, Staff Writer
October 4, 2011
Seeing Javan Shashaty, Calvary Christian Academy’s starting quarterback in action, there’s no question of where he could be five or six years from now. The NFL, that’s where, some fans are saying. CCA fans love him. His teammates respect him. And his stats precede him—from the Broward County... Read more »