Legacy of Footprints
Rebecca Urrutia, Student Life Editor
June 9, 2010
Everywhere we go, in everything we do, we leave a trail of footprints. Some people leave soft, impermanent indentations in the path behind them; others hard, lasting impressions that seem to be etched in stone. Some footprints will last for generations, enduring even the strongest tempests, while others... Read more »
A Shepherd and His Flock
Rebecca Urrutia
June 2, 2009
Aaron Mills, CCA's Director of Discipleship, guiding his young flock at this year's Sophomore Retreat. A Shepherd guides his sheep and leads them to better pasture. He protects the weak from predators that lurk in the darkness and he carries the injured on his shoulders. He cares for and... Read more »
A Cinderella Story
Danielle Germaine
May 21, 2009
How can a school cafeteria be turned into a ballroom, an ordinary lunch table be the prime location for high tea, and a foster girl be transformed into a princess? All of this and more came true on Saturday May16 when many CCA high-school girls from the National Honor Society came to take part in the... Read more »
Swine Flu: Pestilence that Stalks in the Darkness
Rebecca Urrutia
May 14, 2009
When Swine Flu first emerged in early April, many people disregarded it as a problem belonging to Mexico. But as more and more confirmed cases began showing up all over the globe, panic and anxiety hit almost every city on the planet. Facemasks became a necessity all over Mexico, as fear grew in the... Read more »
A Cultural Blast for a Spanish Class
Rebecca Urrutia
May 6, 2009
“That was amazing!” exclaimed Junior Tina Carberry after seeing the Flamenco dance performance. Last Tuesday, Spanish classes I, II, and III had the opportunity to experience Hispanic culture at its best. As they traveled down to Little Havana, in Miami, the students got a taste of the Latin flavor.... Read more »
Track: “Ending on a High Note of Praise”
Rebeccau Urrutia
May 5, 2009
Twelve gifted athletes traveled to Winter Park last Friday to represent CCA’s Track and Field team in the 1A State competition. From hurdlers to high jumpers, the track meet consisted of over fifty teams, each of which were determined to leave with as many medals as they could by placing in the top... Read more »
A New Religion for a New Era
Rebecca Urrutia
April 30, 2009
Reflecting on the earth or on the things of God? Gems. Crystals. Energy. Color. Massages. Yoga. Reiki. Meditation. Fen Shui. What is this? Well, it is actually one of the fastest growing religions in America, and its ideology can be found anywhere, from your favorite TV show to the back of a... Read more »
A Night to Remember
Rebecca Urrutia
April 24, 2009
Almost as if on cue, the salty breeze stirred the air around us as the music began to play. The melody drifted through the air and touched the strings of my heart. As scenes from previous years flashed through my mind, I was reminded of God’s faithfulness, and carefree tears began to flow down my cheeks,... Read more »
A Heart Beats Differences
Rebecca Urrutia
April 2, 2009
Lungs inhale, drawing in rich oxygen. Blood cells flow, filling every vein and tiny capillary. Muscles contract, the brain sends a signal, and the body awakens, beginning to move. The heart thumps, slow yet strong and steady, each pump releasing a dose of red liquid life. The body is beautiful when it... Read more »
All Beautiful You Are
Rebecca Urrutia
March 26, 2009
After fixing my hair and makeup, I stepped back to evaluate the job. My reflection stared back at me from behind the glass mirror on the wall. Sighing heavily, I turned my head away and thought . . . “I wish I was beautiful. I wish I was breathtakingly gorgeous, a mouth-opener and a head-turner.... Read more »