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A Publication of Calvary Christian Academy May 2011 Issue IV
Stepping it Up!
Go West!
“We exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially.”
Scripture has great stories of leaders like Daniel, Joseph, Esther,
David, Paul, Timothy, and even Jesus, whose seasons of building and
preparation preceded calls to step up to the next level and lead. That
is the call that I believe God has placed on our staff and students:
to view each passing year as preparation for a call to step it up in
accomplishing our mission. As we prepare for record enrollment next
ZFBS �XF�OFFE�UP�SFnFDU�PO�XIBU�XF�IBWF�BUUBJOFE�BOE�SFTPMWF�UP�TUFQ�it up even higher.
4UBGG�USBJOJOH�BOE�DVSSJDVMVN�JNQSPWFNFOUT�IBWF�MFE�UP�TJHOJmDBOU�growth in academic achievement across the board, from writing,
math, spelling, and history, to standardized tests. We improved
communications with more consistent e-mail, web, and printed
QVCMJDBUJPOT �BOE�XJMM�CF�SPMMJOH�PVU�TJHOJmDBOU�UFDIOPMPHZ�improvements over the next several years to prepare our students to
meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.
In the areas of discipleship and guidance, we strengthened our team
and provided a much higher level of support for students. We saw
the impact of chapels, small groups, and retreats and missions trips,
which, along with counseling and mentoring, propelled our students to
a commendable level of maturity and achievement.
In the arts, our students excelled on stage, in art, music, dance, and
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the community.
In athletics, we had a very competitive year that culminated in our
mSTU�TUBUF�UJUMF�HJSMT�USBDL�BT�XFMM�BT�OVNFSPVT�EJTUSJDU�BOE�SFHJPOBM�victories, but more importantly provided countless opportunities for our
student athletes to grow and minister to others. Soon, they will be able
to step it up ‘at home’ because we recently broke ground on the new
BUIMFUJDT�GBDJMJUJFT�PO�UIF�XFTU�mFMETþ�8IBU�BO�BXFTPNF�PQQPSUVOJUZ�GPS�the community to step up investment in discipleship through athletics
this year.
8JUI�BMM�UIJT�UP�SFnFDU�PO �BOE�CFDBVTF�PG�(PE�T�HSFBU�MPWF�BOE�inspiration, how can we be anything but resolved to step it up as high
as we can for His glory?
Have a wonderful summer, and may God bless you.
Pastor Mark Davis
Head of School
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Stepping it Up!
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Sonshine
Book Fair
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History Day
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Small Groups Give Back
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The printing of this publication was generously donated by an
anonymous donor.
Contributing WritersEditorial BoardPhotographersManaging Editor
Maritza Cosano Gomez
Writer/Editor
Ceri Usmar
Graphic Designer
Michelle Anderson
MAC
Ceri Usmar
Naomi Peyton
Carolina Wiebe
Jodi Fairchild
Pastor Mark Davis
Chad Kauffman
Rob Lofthouse
Susan Alexander
David Salvatelli
Fred Gushue
Pastor Mark Davis
David Salvatelli
Rob Lofthouse
Susan Alexander
Aaron Mills
Sheri Hecocks
Go West!
“The Sonshine Book Fair was a
tremendous success this year.
Our record turnout allowed us to
QVSDIBTF�MPUT�PG�MJCSBSZ�CPPLTþw�Mary Kavanaugh
Mrs. Webb’s Fourth Grade class
wrote, illustrated, published, and
presented their own story books. “It
was pretty easy for me because I like
XPSLJOH�XJUI�PUIFS�QFPQMF�w�4LZMBS�Pearcy, Co-author with Jonathan
Hardy of Stuck on the Bridge.
Our annual celebration of reading on
Dr. Seuss’s birthday involved plenty
of wacky dressing and culminated
JO�%�&�"�3��%SPQ�&WFSZUIJOH�"OE�3FBE�5JNF�PVU�PO�UIF�XFTU�mFMET��Our very own Mrs. Kavanaugh is
B�XFMMTQSJOH�PG�XPOEFSGVM�BOE�XBDLZ�JEFBTþ
Six creative kids emerged victorious
JO�UIF�mSTU�FWFS�CPPLNBSL�EFTJHO�contest initiated to celebrate
National Library Month in April.
Check out the Library main page
of our website for their winning
designs, or pick up a bookmark in
one of the media centers.
0VS�mGUI�BOE�FJHIUI�HSBEFST�HPU�UP�TJNVMBUF�BEVMU�MJGF�PO�UIFJS�mFME�USJQT�UP�the Junior Achievement World Huizenga
Center at Broward College. Each student
was assigned a job and salary, and
budgeting help was on hand from parent
volunteers. “It’s like Wannado City but for
older kids. I made $42 thousand a year
so I was pretty well off. I was just hoping
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The Sixth Grade Class enjoyed
BO�PWFSOJHIU�mFME�USJQ�UP�%JTOFZ�T�Epcot and The Holy Land
Experience this March. “This
year’s trip was a wonderful
opportunity to enhance our
studies in science, social
studies, and Bible over two days
PG�FEVDBUJPOBM�GVOþw�,PSJ�&MMJT �6th Grade Team Leader/World
History Teacher
The Seventh Grade Class
mFME�USJQ�XBT�UXP�GVO�mMMFE�days of adventure learning
about God’s creation. “I got
to make new friendships, I got
to learn about God’s beautiful
hand in nature, and I got
to learn more about myself
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Congressman, Lieutenant Colonel Alan West, visited
CCA where he took the time to answer student
questions. A strong leader with 22 years in the
military, the congressman shared his insights into the
JTTVFT�JNQBDUJOH�PVS�TUVEFOUT��GVUVSF �BOE�PGGFSFE�advice for staying the course.
“In life you will have to make decisions, but
remember that for every decision you make there
BSF�DPOTFRVFODFT�BOE�UIF�DPOTFRVFODFT�BSF�WFSZ�simple. You either gain more options for yourself,
maintain the options that you have, or you lose
options. But when you look in the mirror at the end
of the day, make sure you still have your honor, your
integrity, and your character. No one can take those
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News+Events
You are my Sonshine
Career Guidance
Hittin’ the Books
Sleepover!
Wacky Wednesday
Meet the Author
Sonshine
Photo by MAC
Photo by MAC
Keys to the Kingdom
Learning and GrowingDavid Salvatelli, Director of Academic Advancement
In 2010-11 CCA premiered its Academic Advancement
Team, to focus on cultivating excellence in our
classrooms through teacher and curriculum
development. Personally, I have loved the opportunity
to work closely with the amazing Christian professionals
leading our classrooms. CCA teachers have a great
EFTJSF�UP�HSPX�QSPGFTTJPOBMMZ �XIJDI�nPXT�GSPN�UIFJS�passion to glorify God and bless our students, and there
were many opportunities to do just that. It has been a joy
learning and growing together in our love for Jesus Christ
and for teaching well.
We’re looking forward to building on the foundation
we’ve been able to establish in the next school year.
By God’s grace, we are determined to provide CCA
students with Christ-centered education characterized by
excellence and best practice. To God be the glory, and
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Elementary Experience
Susan Alexander, Elementary Principal
With grateful hearts to our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ we bring this school year to
a conclusion. Answered prayer, outreach
opportunities, inspiring chapels, loving
teachers, engaging classrooms, dynamic
DVSSJDVMVN �mFME�USJQT �DMBTT�QBSUJFT �TQJSJUVBM�and academic growth in students, and God-
honoring families are all components that
EFmOFE�UIF�����������FMFNFOUBSZ�FYQFSJFODF�at CCA.
In June, check out the CCA website’s
elementary academic page where you will
mOE�TVNNFS�QBDLFUT�QPTUFE�CZ�HSBEF�MFWFM�BT�XFMM�BT�B�i4VHHFTUFE�3FBEJOH�-JTUw�UP�assist you with your family’s summer learning
HPBMT��"MPOH�XJUI�i3FBEJOH w�i8SJUJOH w�BOE�i"SJUINFUJDw�XF�IBWF�JODMVEFE�TPNF�4DJFODF�ideas and online educational websites to help
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Spelling it Out
CCA hosted the ACSI 1st – 4th
Grade Spelling Bee in March,
welcoming staff and students
from six other schools to our
campus. “Thank you to all
the parents who generously
gave of their time to make
this event a huge success. It
was a blessing to serve the
ACSI school community in this
XBZ�w�1FOOZ�#FBM �&MFNFOUBSZ�Assistant Principal
Fifth Grade Bee
In their ACSI Spelling Bee against area Christian
TDIPPMT�PVS�mGUI�HSBEFST�UPPL�UIF�UPQ�GPS�QPTJUJPOT��
“Their victory was well-deserved—
I know they worked hard and they
represented our school and Jesus
well!”Computer Teacher
Do-the-Math
5XFMWF�PG�$$"�T�mOFTU�.JEEMF�4DIPPM�NBUI�NJOET�XFSF�recognized for their outstanding performance in the Florida Math
League Competition. “We competed to challenge our best math
students and to expose them to opportunities to excel in math.
Excellence in math opens the doors to many opportunities to
HMPSJGZ�(PE�BOE�JOnVFODF�UIF�XPSME�GPS�$ISJTU�JO�B�MBSHFMZ�TFDVMBS�JOUFMMFDUVBM�TPDJFUZ�w�$ISJTUJF�.D$VMMPDI �"TTJTUBOU�%JSFDUPS�PG�Academic Advancement
ACADEMICS
On May 3, CCA celebrated the High School Academic Awards
Photo by Ceri Usmar
Photos by MAC
The Next Level
Rob Lofthouse, Secondary Principal
This year has taken CCA Secondary to the next level
across the board. Under the leadership of the academic
advancement team, we made a concerted effort to take our
academic program to the next level by really investing in
professional development and supporting our faculty more in
the classrooms. We made great strides in arts and athletics
XJUI�B�DPVQMF�PG�CJH�TVSQSJTFT��PVS�HJSMT�XPO�$$"�T�mSTU�HPME�medals at the State Track & Field meet and the performing
arts musical producation of Joseph one-upped anything
they’d done in the past. Our student disciples attained new
heights through missions trips to Mexico and the Bahamas, as
well as intense and valuable spiritual retreats. They returned
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1SPKFDUJOH�JOUP�OFYU�ZFBS�XF�SF�mMMFE�XJUI�BOUJDJQBUJPO�PG�doing this again, and more. The addition of the new athletics
facilities will send a clear message to the community that
XF�SF�TFSJPVT�BCPVU�XIBU�XF�EP�IFSFþ�*�UIJOL�UIF�-PSE�IBT�B�great sense of timing: we showed we could win gold medals
by practicing in a parking lot, and He is rewarding us with a
stadium and track so we can take it to the next level.
Fifth Grade Bee
In their ACSI Spelling Bee against area Christian
TDIPPMT�PVS�mGUI�HSBEFST�UPPL�UIF�UPQ�GPS�QPTJUJPOT��
“Their victory was well-deserved—
I know they worked hard and they
represented our school and Jesus
well!”�Laura Morris, Spelling Bee Coordinator,
Computer Teacher
Making History
$$"�4FDPOEBSZ�4DIPPM�RVBMJmFE�OJOF�IJHI�TDIPPM�BOE�UISFF�middle school students for the 2011 National History Day Fair.
We sent four students to the State Competition this May, where
they were acknowledged with three Excellent ratings and one
Superior. “CCA was the top Broward school in placements at
the senior level with the most First Places in this division where
many topics had a very strong world view. They represented
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The highly anticipated Fifth Grade History Fair in April did not
EJTBQQPJOUþ�i8IBU�B�XPOEFSGVM�KPC�UIF�mGUI�HSBEF�UFBDIFST�EJE�with the history fair. The students did a phenomenal job of their
scrapbooks, dance presentation, and speeches. I have been
teaching for 23 years and have never seen anything quite
MJLF�*�TBX�ZFTUFSEBZþþþ�*�LOPX�B�MPU�PG�IBSE�XPSL�XFOU�JOUP�UIJT��5IFJS�FYDFMMFODF�JO�UFBDIJOH�UIFTF�mGUI�HSBEFST�UIF�JNQPSUBODF�PG�IJTUPSJDBM�FWFOUT�TIJOFE�FWFS�TP�CSJHIUMZ�ZFTUFSEBZþw�����������������5JN�1JODLBSE �$$"�5FBDIFS
$PSFZ�.D$BMM�$MBTT�PG������TIBSFE�UIF�TFDSFUT�PG�his academic and vocational success with our top
UFDI�TUVEFOUT�QSFQBSJOH�GPS�DPMMFHF��i*G�ZPV�DBO�mOE�something you love to do and there’s a college track
for it that’s great. You’ve also got to choose your friends
and choose to go to church, because everyone’s very
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College-Bound
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Photo by MAC
Athletics 2011—To God be the Glory!
By Dana Ridenour
&WFSZ�ZFBS�CFHJOT�XJUI�IPQF�BOE�B�OFXMZ�EFmOFE�QVSTVJU�PG�excellence. Pastor Mark challenged his team to allow God to
do a work in us so He could do even more through us. The
athletics department is stronger and more focused because of
the work God did in us this year.
Like any sport, 2010 – 2011 athletics took a few bumps
and bruises. But, every step of the way, God’s hand was
comforting, leading, and rewarding. The year was so amazing
because of this faithfulness. In times of great sorrow, He
was there. In times of great turmoil, He was there. In times of
disappointing defeats, injuries, and division, He was there.
In times of great victories, record-setting performances, and
championships, He was there.
We are so blessed to serve and play in the presence and
power of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This year we had
420 student-athletes and over a hundred coaches prepped
and ready for God to do a work in them. The most rewarding
part of being the Athletics Director is hearing from parents from
other schools about the character of our athletes and coaches
and sharing those on the athletics blog. We expanded the
NJTTJPO�mFME�CZ�BEEJOH�MBDSPTTF�BOE�TXJNNJOH�This year also provided numerous individual and team
achievements. Javan Shashaty broke the Broward County
all-time career passing yards record. Jahlani Callender was
UIF�TUBUF�SVOOFS�VQ�JO�XSFTUMJOH��#VU �JU�XBT�UIF�USBDL���mFME�QSPHSBN�UIBU�CSPVHIU�$BMWBSZ�$ISJTUJBO�"DBEFNZ�JUT�mSTU�4UBUF�$IBNQJPOTIJQ��5IF�HJSMT���Y�����SFMBZ�UFBN�&NJMZ�(SPFOFWFME �"MMJTPO�3JEFOPVS �%PNJOJRVF�,FMMZ �BOE�$BSPMJOF�1BVMT�XPO�UIF�gold medal with a time of 9:29. Then, CCA took home two more
championships at the state track meet in the girls’ varsity high
KVNQ�"MJB�)BNNFS�BOE�HJSMT���9�����SFMBZ�&NJMZ�(SPFOFWFME �3BDIFM�4JFSBE[BO �$BSPMJOF�1BVMT �BOE�%PNJOJRVF�,FMMZ�XJUI�an incredible time of 4:00:63. The boys soccer team and the
HJSMT�CBTLFUCBMM�UFBN�XPO�UIFJS�mSTU�EJTUSJDU�DIBNQJPOTIJQT��5IF�(SPFOFWFME�TJTUFST�XFSF�UIF�mSTU�UP�XJO�CBDL�UP�CBDL�EJTUSJDU�championships in tennis doubles, and Emily Groeneveld won
the singles title for the second year in a row.
But, it was the work God did through us that set CCA apart:
athletes pointing heavenward after losing a match; a team
raising a player on their shoulders after winning the district
DIBNQJPOTIJQ�OPU�CFDBVTF�IF�XBT�UIF�IFSP�PG�UIF�HBNF�BT�B�NBUUFS�PG�GBDU�IF�EJEO�U�FWFO�QMBZ �CVU�CFDBVTF�JU�XBT�IJT�CJSUIEBZ��PS�B�UFBN�TJOHJOH�i5P�(PE�#F�UIF�(MPSZw�BGUFS�XJOOJOH�the district championship AND after losing the
SFHJPOBM�TFNJ�mOBMT�Sports can be so rewarding, but the pursuit of excellence
isn’t about records or medals, it’s about manifesting the
DIBSBDUFS�PG�$ISJTU�XIP�QFSGFDUMZ�NPEFMFE�MPWF�BOE�TBDSJmDF�GPS�others. May God continue His work in us, so we can continue
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DISCIPLESHIP
ATHLETICS6
“The goal was to stock diapers
for “the littlest of these” and we
were able to do it because of the
generosity—and ‘fashionsense’—
of our Secondary School
students!”—Naomi Peyton
DISCIPLESHIP
ATHLETICS
No Trivial PursuitsAaron Mills, Director of Discipleship
5IJT�TDIPPM�ZFBS�IBT�CFFO�B�ZFBS�PG�i1VSTVJUw�BU�$$"��Students have embraced the challenge to pursue high
achievement in the classroom, success in the arts and
PO�UIF�BUIMFUJDT�mFMET �BOE�NPTU�JNQPSUBOUMZ�B�HSPXJOH�relationship with Christ.
Spiritually, the pursuit of growth as disciples is clearly
evident in the students and school community. The
spiritual fruit of many shared worship, teaching, and
service opportunities is visible and immeasurable, and the
JOnVFODF�JT�VOEFOJBCMF��*�MPWFE�XBUDIJOH�TUVEFOUT�SFBMJ[F�that God could use them no matter how old they are,
whether serving at Golden Acres, praying for one another
during small group, or sharing the gospel overseas.
An exciting accomplishment was the $30,000 raised by the
F.I.G.H.T. Club to help build an education center in India
through the Dalit Freedom Network. It’s been amazing to
watch what has been achieved when the students have
united and functioned as the body of Christ. Whether you
encounter them in the halls, the classroom, the theatre, or
PO�UIF�mFME �JU�JT�DMFBS�UIBU�UIF�DVMUVSF�PG�$$"�JT�B�SFnFDUJPO�of students who aspire to pursue God and live out His plan
for their lives.
In God We Trust
Every year, the sophomore retreat revolves around relationships, with a focus on honorable dating and trust. This year was no different as students raised their trust levels through tackling the infamous ropes course, and, after much planning and preparation, went on a date with an assigned partner. “My small group leader was Mr. Ellis; we had good discussions and I felt very comfortable UP�PQFO�VQ�w�(BCF�Tchividjian, sophomore student
Photo by Naomi Peyton
Small Group Big Blessing
Mrs. Peytons’ 9th grade small group’s Jeans Day
'VOESBJTFS�DPMMFDUFE������UP�QVSDIBTF�� ����EJBQFST�GPS�His Caring Place.
FINE ARTS
Stepping Up
Sheri Hecocks, Theatre Production Manager
The most amazing thing I’ve observed this year is how the
students have taken responsibility for the details of productions.
They have become such professionals in their craft that they
can manage not only the performance side of a show, but the
technical details as well. Year one of the Endorsement Program
has pushed the level of professionalism beyond what is common
at the average high school level of performance. It has been an
FYDJUJOH�QSPDFTT�UP�XBUDIþ
Playing the PiperCCA band students garnered
record-breaking evaluations
in this year’s MPAs. From a
total of 48 performances our
students received 22 Superior, 19
Excellent, and four Good ratings.
All the World’s a Stage
CCA Thespians took top honors
from the State Festival in Tampa,
but also shared the love of
God through Love Bags they
distributed to the local homeless
community.
The Write Way
CCA excelled in this notoriously
selective regional contest, open
to students in 4th-12th grades.
Best of Show
CCA students from K-12
participated in the ACSI Art
Festival, where they received
GPVS�PVU�PG�UIF����i#FTU�PG�4IPXw�awards, and brought home
one Good rating, 11 Excellent
SBUJOHT �BOE����4VQFSJPS�SBUJOHT��“It was wonderful to see so many
Christian schools celebrating
the arts, and glorifying God,
the source of our artistic
DSFBUJWJUZ�w�)FBUIFS�$BNBSHP
Excellent Exhibitions
The Middle School Art Exhibition
created a stir with students
WPUJOH�GPS�UIFJS�GBWPSJUF�mOBMJTUT�in the Students’ Choice Awards
and winners in each grade
coming from the Patrons’
Choice voting on opening
night. “This inaugural event was
very special: we had a great
turnout on opening night and
UIF�WPUJOH�XBT�B�IJUþ�&WFSZPOF�really enjoyed themselves,
and they were impressed with
UIF�BSUXPSL�w�.ST��)FBUIFS�Camargo, Middle School Art Teacher
CCA’s 5th Annual
Art Exhibition
displayed the remarkable talent
of our students in grades 1 – 12,
opening to coincide with Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat. “God rejoices in
our creativity, and this exhibition
was an opportunity to celebrate
our students’ talents and to give
)JN�HMPSZ�w�/PFNJ�,MJQGFM �)JHI�School Art Teacher
Kindergarten Class Act
In their annual reminder of
how blessed we are to live in
America, the Kindergarten
classes brought tears to eyes
and stirred up patriotic pride in
every heart in this year’s Patriotic
Production dedicated to fallen
navy pilot, Matt Lowe. “What a
blessing to see our little ones
honor the men and women of
this nation who care for and
protect the red, white, and
CMVFþw�,JOEFSHBSUFO�5FBN�
i0G����UPUBM�FOUSJFT �POMZ�mWF�superior ratings were earned
and CCA garnered two of
them. We also brought home
four Excellent and three Good
SBUJOHT�FYDFQUJPOBM�XPSLþw�Melodie Womble, ACSI Creative
Writing Coordinator
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Photo by Jodi Fairchild
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