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 »
New Student. New Teacher. Practicing in a Whole New World.
Annie Harley, Staff Writer
September 6, 2011
It is six in the morning on August 17, 2011 and Junior, Caitlin McCrary, a new student, is frantically getting ready for her first day at school at Calvary Christian Academy. At the same time, Coach Rob Harley is also preparing for his first day as a teacher at CCA. Although one is a teacher and another... Read more »
Pressing On
Avery Reeder
June 2, 2009
The most anticipated day for many students is the last day of school. And for 8th graders this day also means, graduation. On June 3rd, students will “cross-over” to high school and leave their middle school years in the past. Despite the fact that 8th grade students are pressing on forward, let’s... Read more »
Saving the Wetlands
Danielle Germaine
June 2, 2009
“Isn’t it a problem when ninety percent of a park is underwater?” For newbies to the conservation movement, the obvious answer would be “yes,” but CCA fifth-grade teacher, Betsy Mayell, goes on to explain, “not if that water is only a few inches to a few feet deep and much of its flora live... 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 »
¡Aprenda Español!
Ashley Williams
April 9, 2009
¡Uau! Three of CCA’s finest high school students brought honor to our school with CCA’s first appearance at the Florida State Spanish Conference. From April 2nd through 4th, eight hundred high school students came together to compete at this conference. From festive Latin dancing to eloquent... Read more »
Sarah Nance Goes to Washington
Brianna Marecki
April 2, 2009
You may remember having to participate in at least one spelling bee over the years and how it felt. Nervous over not knowing what word they would call, relieved when you remembered that there was only one “n” in “inoculate”, and crushing disappointment when you fumbled on “supersede.” Whether... Read more »
Stepping Out in a Big Way for Kids in Crisis
Danielle Germaine
March 19, 2009
A pounding heart beat, heavy gasps for air, and aching shin splints are often associated with running, whether it is a marathon or just a few miles. Many, when asked or offered the opportunity to participate in a fitness event such as a 5-K, instinctively turn it down because of their lack of experience... Read more »
Spelling to Success
Danielle Germaine
March 6, 2009
Middle School students going to state: 7th graders, Olivia Reynolds and Sarah Nance. Your heart begins pounding and you feel your hands growing moist as you break into a cold sweat. You try your best to appear comfortable and composed, but meanwhile you’re struggling within to control... Read more »
School News_March 5, 2009
March 5, 2009
Dr. Bryan’s Big B-Day! Last week, CCA celebrated Dr. Tony Bryan’s birthday a la CCA style! Knowing his colorful array of ties, students and teachers alike came to school wearing their best tie, in so doing, letting him know how much we love and appreciate him. Dr. Bryan was overwhelmed by the many... Read more »