Ask Andi about Peer Pressure
October 4, 2011
Dear Andi, Recently, I was asked to go on a date with a guy who has a reputation with the girls. What’s more, I am a Christian and he is not. I know I should say no but I have such a crush on him. It’s just an innocent date… we’re just going to the movies. My girlfriends are talking me into going,... Read more »
The “Cool Kids” at CCA
Heather Wrothj
July 15, 2011
It’s cool to be a CCA student, but it is even cooler, if there is such a word, to be a V.E. (varying exceptionalities) CCA student! Walking through the halls with the V.E. students makes you feel like a super star. Everyone stops and greets them with a smile or a friendly hello. There is something... Read more »
Spreading the Word on Campus
Ashley Williams
June 2, 2009
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” —Matthew 28:19–20. For those of us who have been raised in a private, Christian school this verse can... 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 Heroic Prophecy for Next Year
Joe Rogers
June 2, 2009
The day will come when students at CCA will embrace academic excellence with passion out of a sense of calling from God,” says Dean of Administration, Dr. Tony Bryan, and despite his lack of sandals and Judaic robes noted among prophets of old, Dr. Bryan has good reason to predict such a day. With... Read more »
Sophomores Spread Joy to Convalescent Home
Brianna Marecki
May 21, 2009
For the past few weeks, the sophomore class has been holding weekly Bible studies on Fridays, during both lunches. Started by a few of the guys in the 10th grade, it was inspired by the class trip to keep the spiritual momentum going. As part of unifying our class spiritually, a few sophomores organized... Read more »
Teaching Pathways
Lauren Kostoff
May 20, 2009
There is something about a teacher that is nearly indescribable. They know and understand all of your hopes, dreams, downfalls, and triumphs—so much of a student’s heart is wrapped up in their teachers. An amazing teacher has the power to inspire, motivate, and forever change countless lives,... Read more »
CCA Alumni: Where Are They Now?
Danielle Germaine
May 14, 2009
Two graduating classes later and the class of 2009 now getting ready to leave for college, there is no doubt that the senior classes have made a lasting impact during their time at CCA. As small group leaders, worship leaders, athletes, and actors, the graduating classes of 2007 and 2008 have successfully... Read more »
“Yarhamakullah”: Allah Have Mercy Upon You…?
Laura Foreman
May 14, 2009
As followers of Christ at CCA, we are often called to a higher standard than simply reading our Bibles, doing our devotions, and spending time in prayer; these things we should do, but there is a point in our spiritual growth when God begins to challenge us to go beyond that. One way we can begin... Read more »
Summertime. Summer Camps. Check ‘em Out!
Avery Reeder
May 6, 2009
Summertime. Beach. Friends. Endless sleepovers. No school. No homework. Relaxation. Summertime. Summertime…get the picture? Although these elements do describe the warm time off of school, summer camps are also a big part of this wet and sunny season. But with so many choices out there, how... Read more »