Miami Book Fair International
Alexandra Gomez, Staff Writer
December 21, 2012
“The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous feeling of the words being there, written in invisible ink and clamoring to become visible.” –Vladimir Nabokov Albert Einstein once said, “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.” And while this may or may not... Read more »
Godspell Rocks the House
Alexandra Gomez, Writer
October 31, 2012
A dusty alley beside a Manhattan street. A dumpster on the corner, surrounded by empty Starbucks cups, used napkins, and other such litter. Along with a metal staircase leading to the apartments above, the brick-stone wall decorated with colorful graffiti. Such was the setting of New York City within... Read more »
PLAY REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast
Alexandra Gomez, Staff Writer/Managing Editor
June 7, 2012
It’s a Disney classic we all know and love. In a faraway castle in France, lives a boorish and spoiled prince. When an old woman offers a rose in exchange for shelter from the bitter cold, he sends her away in light of her haggard appearance. She leaves him with a warning: not to be fooled by the outward... Read more »
So, What’s Next?
Alexandra Gomez, Managing Editor
May 29, 2012
As the school year comes to an end, it feels like the CCA body is collectively letting out a big breath. If you haven’t, go ahead. Do it now. Ah, yes, the seniors are probably thinking: Wow! we made it. The juniors are eyeing the crown—next spot in the dynamics of high school hierarchy with great... Read more »
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Play Review
Alexandra Gomez, Staff Writer/Managing Editor
December 21, 2011
On Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, Calvary Christian Academy showcased an adaption of a C.S. Lewis masterpiece, Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the Calvary Chapel Theatre. Originally done in the Hollywood Theatre, Calvary had the opportunity to re-showcase... Read more »
Journey Literary Magazine Announces its Winners…
Alexandra Gomez
July 19, 2011
Last December, Calvary Christian Academy embarked on a new journey… Journey Literary Magazine, that is. The idea of a literary magazine was debuted in December when a writing, art, and photography competition for students in grades 6 – 12 was announced. Students interested in those artistic fields... Read more »
CCA Rolls Out the Red Carpet at Awards Night
Alexandra Gomez
July 19, 2011
Dozens of Calvary Christian Academy high school students were recognized at the school’s annual Academic Awards Night, held Tuesday, May 3, at the Calvary Chapel Theatre. Before the program began at 7pm, CCA families, teachers, and administrators had a chance to spend some time at The Grill, where... Read more »
New Chorus Teachers: Mr. Joey Baham & Mrs. Tami Pettingell
Alexandra Gomez
July 18, 2011
Music teachers Mr. Joey Baham and Mrs. Tammi Pettingell Toward the middle of the school year, God has called Mr. McCaw, previous middle and high school Chorus teacher, over to Ocean’s Edge School. So, who would be teaching the CCA chorus classes? Students wanted to know. We went behind the scenes... Read more »
Spring Choral and Band Concerts
Alexandra Gomez and Austin McBride
July 18, 2011
Spring Choral Concert By Alexandra Gomez On Friday, May 13 CCA presented the “Spring Chorus Concert”, an evening of worship and music that featured our middle and high school choruses showcased original work by high school Endorsement students. Twenty-six songs were performed, including the songs... Read more »
Freshmen & Sophomore Retreats 2011
Alexandra Gomez and Nick Kumar
July 18, 2011
Freshmen. Trusting in God. Trusting in Each Other. By Alexandra Gomez Insect-infected beds, scaling logs over fifty feet in the air, balancing on cords of wire, and even jumping off a pole…loads of fun. This past March 23-25, the ninth grade class took the field trip of a lifetime, a spiritual retreat.... Read more »