The Lion's Roar Spring 2023

CORAM DEO ACADEMY STUDENT LIFE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS — SPRING 2023

Class of 2023!

We’re Proud of You,

The Forum:

Lion’s Roar Contents

4 Valedictorians and Salutatorians 6 Collin County Class and

Graduation Speaker, Toby Oaks

8 Flower Mound Class 10 Robin Scott, New Headmaster at the Collin County Campus

14 Fine Arts: Band & Choir,

Join us in seeking the peace that only comes with believing and trusting God’s provision of the Holy Spirit.

16 Fine Arts: Visual Arts

May the God of hope fill you

12 The CDA Aerospace Club Drama, and Speech & Debate

18 Lions Athletics 22 CDA Education Works 24 The House System: Service & Connection Production Editors – Rebecca Harrington Andrew Kendall Laura Morlan Barbara Rogers Michelle Simms Jadon Sennet

Layout and Design – Andrew Kendall Production Management – Laura Morlan Jadon Sennet

District Offices 417 Oakbend Dr, Lewisville, TX 75067

CDA Campuses Collin County

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PreK to 12

PreK to 12

Flower Mound PreK to 12

9645 Independence Pkwy Plano, TX 75025 Phone 469.854.1300

6930 Alpha Rd Dallas, TX 75240 Phone 972.385.6410

4900 Wichita Trail Flower Mound, TX 75022 Phone 682.237.0232

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with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope.

Romans 15:13

Dear CDA Family No time!

This is such a wonderful—yet busy —time of year. As we come to the end of another school year, we may feel busier than ever. The month of May brings the end-of-the-schoolyear events and celebrations. We think not only of wrapping up school and graduations, but we also have weddings, travel, family time, and summer reading…. And before you know it, we are excitingly shopping for new school supplies and uniforms, and August is upon us.

In this seemingly always busy culture, we must deliberately make time to be with God each day. It is very easy for us to be like Governor Felix in Acts 24. For different reasons, we will make time for God when we have an opportunity or at a more convenient season. It is almost always easier to do something else rather than spend time with the Lord, listening for Him to direct, discerning His will, studying and applying His Word, and walking step-by-step with His Spirit. Something always comes up, and we lose focus! And we know a deep relationship with God takes time.

Recently, my wife Lisa and I were given a beautiful miniature schnauzer puppy (who does that?). We like to think of her as a rescue. I don’t know if you have had a puppy given to you before, but they are a lot of work. I was not planning on adding a new member to our settled family, and honestly I wasn’t ready to add the additional time commitment. This little dog requires a lot, and it has been very easy for me to spend time tending to her needs when I normally would be doing my quiet time or making time to be with God. I was concerned that I am too busy for a new dog, but since I have one, I have made time for her. This means being deliberate in making time for our Lord. Both are important (and life-changing), but only one is eternally important.

As with our surprise dog and other things that are taking up your time in this season, the pace of our lives can cause us to become anxious. Yet, we know that we are not to be anxious— Paul tells us that in Philippians 4, where he instructs us to “not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer

and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (v.6). That seems to contradict a bit as we are to add things like prayer and thanksgiving to the things that are already taking up so much of our time.

But the great thing about this plan of God’s is that it leads to peace. The very next verse in Philippians 4 says that

“the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus.” (v.7) We can live in peace. We should live in peace. God can and will provide supernatural peace in our lives, leading us to hope in all areas of our day-to-day routines—by the power of His Spirit. This is not something we can do on our own; we need His power to be at peace in our lives. Keep that in mind as you pray and give thanks each day this summer.

As for me, this summer, I do hope to slow down a bit and take time to spend with my family, including my two grandsons, for sure. Train our dog (or be trained by her). And prepare for the

new school year that is coming. But in that, I will live in peace and hope and joy through the power of His Spirit in me. Will you do the same? I pray that you will.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope.

(Romans 15:13)

God bless you in this way,

Dr. Jeffrey Johnson CDA President

College Attending: Johns Hopkins University Activities: Varsity Cheer Captain, STEM Club Founder and President, Classics Club President, House of Churchill Community Service Officer, National Junior Classical League, tutor, Frisco Family Services volunteer, NASA High School Aerospace Scholars, Texas Girls State, ermployee at Abercrombie Kids, Blue Student Ministry “An adventurous and determined learner, Payton’s future will likely include curing disease or solving world problems out of her love for others and a relentless pursuit of wisdom.” – Mr. Drew Armstrong “CDA faculty have modeled true servant leadership with a genuine commitment to students and enthusiasm for the subjects they teach. They have inspired in me not only limitless curiosity and an unending desire to learn more, but also to approach each situation with a Christ-like attitude of kindness and generosity.” - Payton Barnes

Payton Aubrey Barnes VALEDICTORIAN

College Attending: University of Texas at Dallas Activities: House of Luther President, House of Luther Community Service Coordinator, Yearbook, PE, and Track & Field “Vincent bears the rare trait of being kind, intelligent, and absolutely hilarious. He is a delight to all around him and loves to include others. His joyful leadership and creative problem-solving will be a boon to future professors and employers. I believe CDA has pushed Vincent, who is naturally unassuming, to see how exceptional he really is.” – Mr. Drew Armstrong “CDA provided me with teachers that loved and cared for me. They always wanted the best for me. I will miss them.” – Vincent Jones

Vincent Rohan Jones SALUTATORIAN

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College Attending: Oklahoma Baptist University Activities: Medical Assistant with her physician father, Visual Arts, accomplished pianist, church nursery volunteer, mission trips to Detroit, Dominican Republic, and Africa (this summer), avid reader “Nya exhibits a gentle, calm, and capable presence both in and out of class. She is an outstanding science student who uses her Godgiven capabilities well.” – Mrs. Bridget Schober “CDA’s well-rounded education has taught me to integrate my faith with everything I do and learn. In the future, I want to serve God through the practice of Christian medicine.” – Nya McDowell

Nya Isabel McDowell VALEDICTORIAN

College Attending: Abilene Christian University Activities: Adoratio Dux, piano, Varsity Track & Field, Volleyball, Camp Beloved and Beyond volunteer “Kate is a servant-leader whose insightful nature has fostered the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty in our classrooms.” Mrs. Wendy Powell “As the first of five children to graduate from CDA, I hope my involvement in a wide range of enriching activities sets the example to try new things. CDA has prepared me for the future by fostering effective time management and responsibility. I have learned to dig deeper into the Scriptures and pursue the Lord.” - Kate Born

Kate Anslie Born SALUTATORIAN

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COLLIN COUNTY

Payton Aubrey Barnes Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering

Fiona Jane Goldsberry LeTourneau University Engineering

Darcy Elaine Lessert Texas A&M University Biology

Ava Katherine Schwab Baylor University Journalism and Criminology

Claire Kayleigh Bercier University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Biology

Ian John Gully Abilene Christian University Double Major: Finance and Information Systems

Abbey Elizabeth Monroe Abilene Christian University Multimedia

Jonathan David Scroggins Texas A&M University at Galveston General Engineering

Julia Michele Morris Oklahoma State University American Sign Language

JeaShe’ Denise Sherpell United States Naval Academy Chemistry

Andrew James Hancock Collin College Management Information Systems

Natalie Polina Nechamkin Austin College Psychology and Political Science (Pre-Law)

Joseph Carrol Teson University of Dallas Philosophy

Joshua Daniel Howard LeTourneau University Computer Science and Engineering

Kaitlyn Riley Nelson University of Arkansas Nursing

Tessie Laine Hutto Collin College Psychology

Jocelyn Elizabeth Nordin University of Alabama Considering Majors

Vincent Rohan Jones University of Texas at Dallas Computer Science

Makenzie Alexis Pratt Baylor University Graphic Design

Everett Vail Colby Grove City College Biology

Nathan Cole Langham University of Arkansas Business and Economics

Madison Afsaneh Ghaemmaghami Collin College / Texas Tech University Communications or Nursing

Jacob Leija Louisiana State University Sports Administration

Noah James Redard Collin College Hospitality and Restaurant Management

Kaleigh Elisabeth Boyd University of Texas at Austin Architectural Engineering McKenna Claire Buss Oklahoma State University Marketing Liberty Cates University of Texas at Austin Radio Television Film Ansley Katherine Cheng Georgia Tech University Aerospace Engineering Garrett Anderson Clark Baylor University Business Management or Entrepreneurship

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Rachel Grace Gurley Texas A&M University Environmental Science

Daniel Nathan Sawyers University of Texas at Dallas Considering Majors

Margaret Naomi Vowell McMurry University Entrepreneurship and Christian Studies Sean Alexander Welch Gap Year Marisa Nicole Young Baylor University Journalism

summa cum laude magna cum laude cum laude All details correct as of May 10, 2023

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Toby Oaks

Coram Deo Academy holds a dear place for the Oaks family. Toby & Sonia served the CDA Community for 15 years.

CLASS of

2023

They both taught, and Toby served in the capacity of Campus Administrator for the Collin County Campus from 2015-2019 and the Dean of Schools for all three campuses from 2019-2021. Their sons, Ryan and Nathan, attended from PreK up to 9th and 5th grade, respectively.

Before serving at CDA, Toby and Sonia were missionaries with Campus Crusade for Christ in New Mexico and Spain for 15 years, followed by Toby’s completion of a Master of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. Toby is now senior pastor at Stanwood Community Church in northeast Ohio. His calling is to teach, serve, and encourage so that others may be equipped to fulfill God’s purposes for their lives. In his free time, he loves the outdoors (hiking and biking while listening to audiobooks), time with family, and cheering on his lifelong favorite team (and now perennial underachievers), the San Antonio Spurs.

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FLOWER MOUND

Madelyn Jane Bigelow Abilene Christian University Considering Majors

Austin Reed Bush Christian Brothers University Considering Majors

Michael Ryan Eastabrook Texas A&M University Chemistry

Brock William Holton Ouachita Baptist University Business Marketing and Finance

Chloe Faith Blackburn University of Oklahoma International Business

Ethan Joshua Collins Liberty University Aviation

Aubrey Nicole Elliot Texas Woman’s University Nursing

Marshall Reed Humphrey Belmont University Communications and Business

Kate Anslie Born Abilene Christian University Business Finance

Nathan Owen Cornell Collin College Automotive Technology

Magdalene Page Fogle Mississippi State University Biochemistry

Emma Elizabeth Irizarry Texas A&M University Business Management

Claire Allise Bowman Purdue University Engineering

Hadley Jameson Crafton Oklahoma State University Construction Engineering Technology

Grace Lee Gallagher Baylor University Considering Majors

Ruth Aileena Irizarry Texas Woman’s University Exercise Science

Micayla Grace Halford Lee University Anthropology

Emma Kate Jarvis Florida College Nursing

Joshua Chheng Hamm Abilene Christian University Biology (Pre-Med)

Samuel Lake Johnson Southwestern University Business

Michael William Downey Oklahoma State University Psychology

Jonathan Thomas Havard Southern Methodist University Creative Computing and Computer Science

Camryn Naomi Jones Texas A&M University Allied Health (Nursing)

Jonathan Daniel Duhon Abilene Christian University Business

Stephen Michael Hemsworth Baylor University University Scholars

Katelyn Grace Brandes Abilene Christian University Information Systems Jace David Brasnick Texas A&M University Civil Engineering Sophia Annette Breeding Wheaton College English and Political Science Landon James Brubaker University of Florida Business Entrepreneurship Beth Lauren Burton Texas A&M University Special Education

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Jace Weston Crawford East Texas Baptist University Criminal Justice Allie Faith Dorman Oklahoma State University Psychology

Lauren Elizabeth Joseph Oklahoma State University Music Performance Jonathan Anis Khayat Baylor University Biochemistry

CLASS of

2023

Matthew Garrett Kline Trinity Valley Community College Emergency Medical Technology

Savanna Ji Morris Pepperdine University Business

Corabelle Louise Saucedo Hardin-Simmons University Criminal Justice

Danielle Priscilla Kofink Abilene Christian University Psychology

Luke Moore Newton Abilene Christian University Business Management

Carson Daniel Schmitz Oklahoma Baptist University Sports & Recreation Management

Taylor William Latham Blinn College Sports Management

Luke Jason Olander Texas A&M University Engineering

Kaleb Wayne Skelly Wheaton College Engineering

Koi Li Paige Longcrier University of Oklahoma Journalism

Taylor Noelle Pellerin Texas A&M University Philosophy (Pre-law)

Luke Douglas Sterzik University of Arkansas Business

Keegan Dale Luna North Central Texas College Kinesiology

Joshua William Rauhauser Music Business Technology Gap Year in Florida

Presley Kate Thomas Texas A&M University Engineering

James Nolan Marshall United States Air Force Academy Astronautical Engineering

Hannah Grace Rauschuber Oklahoma State University Hospitality & Tourism Management

Allie Reese Thompson Baylor University Communication

Nya Isabel McDowell Oklahoma Baptist University Biochemistry (Pre-Med) Avery Brianne McGlothlin Texas Christian University Strategic Communication Kenadee Grace Minter University of Oklahoma Psychology All details correct as of May 10, 2023

William Carson Rhodes North Central Texas College Fire Academy Gabriel Rosendo Rodriguez Baylor University Business

Luke Michael Turner Active Service Member Texas State Guard Luke David Vasquez Considering Colleges Finance (Pre-Law)

Lindsey Paige Vosburg Baylor University Communication Sciences & Disorders

Benjamin Joseph Whitney Abilene Christian University Business Management Trevor Daniel Williams Oklahoma State University Management Information Systems Ella Claire Williford Texas A&M University Communication Ross Edward Wyche III The Ohio State University Mechanical Engineering Aaron Nathaniel Younger John Brown University Business Data Analytics

summa cum laude magna cum laude cum laude

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Collin County’s New Campus Headmaster,

ROBIN SCOTT My induction into the Coram Deo Academy family began this spring, and I can already see how so many aspects of my childhood parallel that of our students and families.

Having grown up in a small town with my school nearby, I understand the character of a small school, small classes, and the unique challenges students are likely to face in such an environment.

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As a member of a class of 60 students (which is a little larger than our current CDA class sizes) my membership in almost every club and sport was necessary for the activity to “make.”

During my senior year alone, I found myself as the treasurer of our class, the president of Future Homemakers of America (for the younger generation, this is the “cooking and sewing” class from your grandparents’ era), Spanish club vice president, varsity cheerleader, member of the track team, and bookkeeper for basketball (no one needed to see me playing!). And then, there is the social aspect of growing up with the same kids for many years—they know you well, or they think they do. With this comes comfort and familiarity, and oftentimes, forgotten manners and hurt feelings. Always remember to be kind!

After high school, I went on to attend Texas Christian University where I would graduate with a BBA in Marketing. While at TCU, God sent great friends my way who led me to Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Campus Crusade for Christ. Although I became a Christian as a young girl, it was during my college years that I began feeling and seeing God’s workmanship in my life. Among the highlights was a Spring Break trip to Daytona Beach to witness to other college students. During this time, I also worked at a Christian sports camp in New Braunfels called T Bar M. This is where I fell deeper in love with Christ and found that I really enjoyed working with kids. I also learned how little sleep I needed to be ready each day for rambunctious kids on summer break. Oh, to go back to these days would be the icing on the cake!

During the first years following graduation, I worked in corporate America, and it was during this time that I was reminded of my passion for working with kids, which is what I always thought I would do. After serving for several years as a special education teacher in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and Plano ISD, I decided to return to school where I obtained an MEd in Educational Administration from Texas Women’s University.

After graduating, I joined Frisco ISD and was an assistant principal for four years and spent the next 17 as a principal, opening Stafford Middle School in 2008 as the head principal.

After almost three decades in public education, where I had always felt God calling me to be, I began to experience something that I had never experienced in my career. All the while learning and growing still, I just could not shake the feeling that God was telling me that it was time to leave. If you knew me and the campus I had served for 15 years, and opened as principal when my kids were in 6th grade, you would think I had lost my mind! I had an amazing staff, great students and families, and a successful, well-run campus. But God was making it evident that I needed to let go and let Him lead me to where I was supposed to be for this next chapter. And then this verse from Jeremiah 29:11 was everywhere: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” And you know the rest of that story as I now serve as the Headmaster of CDA’s Collin County campus!

Over recent weeks, I have spent much of my time building relationships with the staff, students, and parents. Getting to hear from these stakeholders has been so beneficial and a great way for me to see through their eyes what is the heart and core of our school community. There are so many amazing things

happening here that make this campus special and are a part of the culture. I know preserving that will be important. In my meetings with various people, I have also listened intently to areas where they feel we could continue to grow. As someone new to CDA, I have been able to observe current structures and ask questions about their purpose and effectiveness. As I do not feel the vision of a campus should solely be determined by one person, I want to continue to get feedback from those who have been a part of this school family longer than I, as well as those who will be joining us in coming school years. I know that together, we can create a great vision for our campus. Our focus will always be on glorifying Christ in all that we do and say and ensuring that these words and actions enable others to see us as ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God. And I would be remiss not to include my biggest cheerleaders in this chapter of my life, other than God of course, in my story. My husband, Joel, and I just celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary, and through every stage of life he has been there to support me.

We were blessed 26 years ago with triplets, Cameron, McKenna, and Paige, who each turned out to be spectacular humans, and thankfully live not too far away!

The opportunity to serve at CDA has been one that I never imagined, but God did! Sometimes it has seemed unbelievable that He would take a small-town girl like me, and place her in such a wonderful place to continue to lead and serve. It has felt like a dream, so please don’t wake me up.

The psalmist observes in Psalm 19, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” When we look up, we are mesmerized by the world that The Lord has created, with an innate desire to know more about what is beyond and above us.

Sam Jung, a Flower Mound sophomore, has taken this desire and turned it into action with the creation of CDA’s Flower Mound Aerospace club.

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PHOTO BY CASEY HORNER

BY JADON SENNET

With future aspirations of being in the Aerospace field, Jung and six other students make up the Aerospace club, whose goal is “To learn the beauties of Aerospace Engineering, the underlying science, math, and calculations, to learn more about the universe and the world that God has given us, and to do so in teambased projects.” With the club’s birth over a year ago, the students have already completed one project in which they built a 4 ½ foot rocket, shot it 1,350 feet into the air, and recovered all parts of the rocket. At the end of the year, they also brought in CDA alumnus, Clayton King, who currently works at NASA to speak to the club members.

finding sponsors has also been a necessary effort with the members spending many hours outside of club to find those willing to help fund their projects. Thankfully, the project funding goal was completed with the help from CDA faculty.

Watch the CDA

This year, the club’s Aerospace Club send a GoPro aspirations have been much camera to the higher, with the goal of edge of space! launching their very own FA A-approved weather balloon into space. The balloon would be equipped not only with minicomputers, which would allow the club to track its location, but also with a GoPro to extract footage of space, and a mini Petri dish of bacteria to be analyzed after the journey. With the help from Dr. Connell and others such as Mr. Holland and Mr. Hix, the club worked for 10 months to achieve this goal during the 2022-23 school year, which they did!

Though the club is already working hard towards completing its second project, Jung informs us that it hasn’t been easy. The club’s existence came from the desire to discuss and explore more of Aerospace, an ambitious activity that is not cheap. Therefore,

Despite setbacks, Jung says that he hopes the Aerospace club will continue even after he graduates in 2025, hoping that younger students take the helm. When asked about his fondest memory so far, Jung shared that, although nerve-wracking, launch day was the most exciting and rewarding. “You want it to succeed, and an adrenaline rush starts as soon as you wake up.” The club members met up on a student’s ranch, finally to put all of their hard work to the test.

When asked about how they have seen the Lord working since they started the club, Jung replies that God provided understanding and patience. From the stress of finding sponsors to spending four months looking for the correct helium for their project, the students had to learn to trust God’s timing for the project, waiting and relying on Him and not only their efforts. Club members and school faculty have been excited to see the fruit of all their hard work—the successful launch in April. Watch the dramatic video!

If you’re inspired to help the Aerospace Club, your prayers and donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you, Sam, for bringing such a unique club to the CDA Flower Mound campus.

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CDA Fine Arts

BAND & CHOIR COLLIN COUNTY BAND TPSMEA High School All-Region Band Avery Meazell Caleb Hsiao Giada Pangborn Jasmine Yeh

TPSMEA Solo and Ensemble students advancing to STATE Division 1 Ratings on a Class 1 solo Avery Meazell Jasmine Yeh Seth Bell

TPSMEA Concert and Sight Reading Contest Sweepstakes Award

CHOIR TPSMEA All-Region Choir Mixed Choir

Maggie Vowell, Everett Colby and Georgia Kiser

Treble Choir

FLOWER MOUND BAND

Julia Naizer

TPSMEA All-State Choir

Lauren Joseph — recognized as a 5-year All State student McKell Richardson Stephen Hemsworth Jacob Witt Nolan Marshall Levi Robertson Joseph Younger Cadi Duhon Noah Kulle

TPSMEA Solo and Ensemble Division 1 Ratings on a Class 1 solo Everett Colby Georgia Kiser Julia Naizer

TPSMEA All-State Solo and Ensemble Received a 1 Julia Naizer

TPSMEA High School All-Region Band Lauren Joseph – 1 chair Nolan Marshall – 1st chair Cadi Duhon – 1st chair McKell Richardson Katie Adler Lydia Trimble Jacob Witt Abby Golz Jon Duhon Jasen Rakowski Noah Kulle Levi Robertson Joseph Younger Jonathan Papaila Ethan Adams Collin DeSoto st

ATSSB All-State Band Lauren Joseph – made 2nd chair in the 4A All State Band (combined public and private schools)

TPSMEA Concert and Sight-Reading Contest Sweepstakes Award

TPSMEA Solo and Ensemble students advancing to STATE

SOLOS Division 1 Ratings on a Class 1 solo Lauren Joseph Katie Adler McKell Richardson Lydia Trimble Jacob Witt Jeremy Sy Jonathan Papaila Collin DeSoto Collin County Symphonic Band

DALLAS CHOIR TPSMEA All-Region Choir Madeline Graves

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Flute trio Sarabeth Wall, McKell Richardson, Farrah Stratton

Flute trio

TPSMEA All-State Band

Maggie Vowell, Everett Colby and Georgia Kiser

ENSEMBLES

Lauren Joseph, Katie Adler, Lydia Trimble

Flute Choir Katie Adler, Lydia Trimble, Sarabeth Wall, Faith Presley, Lauren Joseph

Clarinet Quartet Stephen Hemsworth, Jacob Witt, Abby Golz, Jon Duhon

Saxophone quartet Danielle Kofink, Jeremy Sy, Jasen Rakowski, Noah Kulle

Brass quintet Cadi Duhon, James Adams, Joseph Younger, Jonathan Papaila, Ethan Adams

Percussion Ensemble Collin DeSoto, Lucas Smith, Zach Orlov, C.J. Chang, Michael Downey, Julia Sims, Brody Jones

CHOIR TPSMEA All-State Choir Serenity Pack

TPSMEA High School All-Region Mixed Choir Lindsey Vosburg Serenity Pack Nolan Storms

TPSMEA Solo and Ensemble Division 1 Ratings on a Class 1 solo Matthew Kline Savanna Morris Myla Thompson Cooper Powell Maddie Murphy

Division 1 Ratings on a Class 1 ensemble Quartet: Cooper Powell, Nolan Storms, Josh Rauhauser, Greyson Ea Electus Vox Ensemble, Bellus Vox Ensemble

TPSMEA Concert and Sight-Reading Contest Electus Vox – Received a One for their concert performance

DRAMA FLOWER MOUND DRAMA-TAPPS District All-Star Cast Actor Ellie Gilbert

Honorable Mention Cooper Powell

Best Actress Beth Burton

Tech Theater Award Winner Jadyn Ribiero

State Qualifier – One-Act Play

State Honorable Mention Cast Cooper Powell

Honorable Mention Cast Beth Burton

Honorable Mention Lily Patterson

DALLAS DRAMA-TAPPS Classics One-Act Play Festival – Hosted by: The Covenant School

Flower Mound Symphonic Band

Logic School

Strongest Supporting Cast Member Eve West

Strongest Supporting Cast Member Merritt Morgenstern

Dallas Theater performance of James and the Giant Peach

SPEECH& DEBATE

The Electus Vox Choir from Flower Mound

FLOWER MOUND

Eight of nine CDA contestants were finalists in an event and many in multiple events. The top 6 in events are recognized at TAPPS.

Prose Interpretation Aurelia Meyer – 2nd place medalist

Solo Acting Ellie Gilbert – 3rd place medalist

Duet Acting

STATE MEDALISTS/ AWARD WINNERS

Pierce Jones and Ellie Gilbert – 3rd place medalists Savanna Morris and Aurelia Meyer – 5th place

Persuasive Speaking

Original Oratory

Josh Marshall – State Champion in Persuasive Speaking Ianna Chan – 3rd place medalist Luke Vasquez – 5th place

Ianna Chan – 3rd place medalist Sam Jung – 5th place, 2nd place in the TAPPS state speech tournament

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Flower Mound Debate Team

Ianna Chan – 3rd place medalist Josh Marshall – 5th place

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VISUAL ARTS COLLIN COUNTY Josie Doll 3rd Place – Texas State Fair – “Princess Buttercup” – Watercolor

Makenzie Pratt Watercolor Midwestern State University

Daphne Lessert Digital Art Midwestern State University

Gabby Pangborn Watercolor Midwestern State University

Josie Doll Honorable Mention – Texas State Fair — “Snappy Shellington” – Watercolor

Lily Doll Graphite Midwestern State University

Makenzie Pratt 3rd Place – City of Richardson Photography Contest

DALLAS Whitney Schultz Sunset Studies

Logic Students Frida Kahlo and face proportions

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Simeon Lewis Monochromatic value

Jude Lewis Pointillism

FLOWER MOUND STATE & REGIONAL VASE COMPETITION — TOP SCORE, RATING OF 4

STATE & REGIONAL VASE COMPETITION — RATING OF 3

TRUTH GOODNESS BEAUTY COMPETITION HOSTED BY

Claire Halldorson ‘Drifting’ - Oil on Canvas

Elizabeth Schneider ‘Uniquely Yeti’ – Scratchboard

Covenant Christian Academy Serenity Pack ‘Hope’ - Color Drawing 1ST PLACE Emmy Scoggin ‘Not a Koi Fish’ – Mixed Media 2D Claire Halldorson ‘Apples: A Study’ – Painting

2ND PLACE Kylie Patterson ‘Under the Sea’ – Color Drawing Samantha Hofley ‘My Escape’ – Mixed Media 2D Category Joey Trimble ‘Stout-Hearted’ – B/W Drawing Audrey Latham ’The Painting on the Green Corner’ – Painting REGIONAL VASE COMPETITION — TOP SCORE, RATING OF 4

Serenity Pack ‘Watching Over You’ – Color Drawing

Anna Beckey ‘Life is Better on the Slopes’ – Graphite

Danielle Kofink ‘Disoriented’ - Acrylic on Canvas

Audrey Latham ‘Seasons’ - Soft Pastel

Abigail Schwantner ‘December Sunsets’ – Colored Pencil

Emmeline Scoggin ‘Blurring The Lines’ – Acrylic on Canvas

Emmeline Scoggin ‘The Power of Our Words’ – Acrylic

Serenity Pack ‘Self-Discovery’ – Mixed Media 2D

“The Christian is the one whose imagination should fly beyond the stars” ― FRANCIS SCHAEFFER

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LIONS ATHLETES ’22/’23 PERFORMING ON THE COURT, THE FIELD, AND IN THE CLASSROOM

COLLIN COUNTY

Avery Meazell Honorable Mention All-District Jocelyn Nordin 1st Team All-District, Honorable Mention All-State Madelyn Weirich Academic All-State, 1st Team All-District Reagan Whittle Academic All-State, 2nd Team All-District

Elena Markwell 1st Team All District Hannah Van Eerden 1st Team All District Alex Zechmann 1st Team All District - District Freshman of the Year

FOOTBALL

District 3rd Place, Playoff Qualifier, Varsity – TAPPS Division 3 – District 2

District Runner-Up, Area Champion, Regional Finalist, TAPPS Division 2 – District 2, 6-Man

CROSS COUNTRY – BOYS Boys Team State Champion, TAPPS 3A Nathan Langham Academic All-State Luke Teson 4th Overall-State, Academic All-State, 1st Team AllState Patrick Teson 3rd Overall-State, Academic All-State, 1st Team AllState

Everett Colby 1st Team All-District Center, 2nd Team All-State Center, Academic All-State John Paul Dolle Honorable Mention All-District RB, 1st Team AllDistrict LB, Academic All-State Michael Hurst 1st Team All-District RB/DL, District Offensive Player of the Year, 2nd Team All-State RB/DL Jacob Leija 2nd Team All-District OL Grayson Radford Honorable Mention All-District Utility Back, 1st Team All-District DB Noah Redard 1st Team All-District Kicker, 2nd Team All-State Kicker, 2nd Team All-District DB, Academic All-State

SOCCER – BOYS Joseph Bell Honorable Mention All-District Defense Seth Bell 2nd Team All-District Midfield Everett Colby 1st Team All-District Goalkeeper, Academic All-State, 2nd Team All-State Josh Howard Honorable Mention All-District Midfield Ian Ko 1st Team All-District Midfield, District Newcomer of the Year Luke Teson 2nd Team All-District Offense, Academic All-State Patrick Teson 1st Team All-District Defense, Academic All-State Grayson Radford 2nd Team All-District Offense Noah Redard Honorable Mention All-District Offense

SOCCER – GIRLS TAPPS Division 3 - District 2 Kaleigh Boyd 2nd Team All District Offense, Academic All State Emily Faux 2nd Team All District Midfield, Academic All-State Tessie Hutto Honorable Mention All District Defense Anna Johnson 2nd Team All -District Goalkeeper, Academic All-State

CROSS COUNTRY – GIRLS Girls Team State Runner-up, TAPPS 3A Anna Johnson Academic All-State Hannah Van Eerden 4th Overall State - 1st Team All-State

BASKETBALL – BOYS District 5th Place, Playoff Qualifier, Varsity – TAPPS 3A – District 2 James Cheng 2nd Team All District Garrett Clark 2nd Team All District - Academic All State Ian Gully 1st Team All District - Academic All State Johnathan Scroggins Honorable Mention All District

VOLLEYBALL District Runnerup, Playoff Qualifier – Varsity – TAPPS 3A – District 2 Emily Faux Academic All-State 2nd Team All District Emma Jones Academic All-State, 1st Team All-District

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BASKETBALL – GIRLS District 3rd Place, Playoff Qualifier, Varsity – TAPPS 3A – District 2 Peyton Chaney Honorable Mention All District Ansley Cheng 2nd Team All District

SWIMMING – GIRLS TAPPS Division 3 Regional 3rd Place – TAPPS State 5th Place Rebekah Gurley Regional Champion 100YD Breaststroke & 100YD Backstroke - State Champion 100YD Breaststroke & 100YD Backstroke Ava Pape Regional Champion 200YD IM & 500YD Freestyle State Champion 200YD IM & 500YD Freestyle

Eloise Williamson Regional Champion 50YD Freestyle & 100 YD Butterfly- State Champion 50YD Freestyle & 100 YD Butterfly (State Records in both events) - TAPPS Division 3 Female Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet

TRACK - BOYS State Champions, District Champions, Regional 2nd Place – TAPPS 3A – District 2 Austin Clark District: 1st Pole Vault, Regional: 3rd Pole Vault Garrett Clark District: 1st 4x100 Relay, 1st 4x200 Relay, 1st 4x400 Relay, 4th Shot Put, 2nd Long Jump, Regional: 1st 4x100 Relay, 1st 4x200 Relay, 1st 4x400 Relay, 3rd Long Jump, State: 1st Place 4x400 Relay, 2nd Place 4x200 Relay Academic All-State Everett Colby District: 4th 110m Hurdles, 4th 300m Hurdles, 3rd Discus, Academic All-State Ian Gully District: 3rd Place 800m Run, 1st High Jump, 2nd Pole Vault, 2nd Triple Jump, Regional: 2nd High Jump, 4th Triple Jump - State: 1st High Jump, Academic All-State Andrew Hancock District: 1st 4x100 Relay, Regional: 1st 4x100 Relay Aidan Hsiao District: 4th 1600m Run, 3rd 3200 Michael Hurst District: 1st 100m Dash, 1st 4x100 Relay, 1st 4x200 Relay Regional: 1st 4x100 Relay, 1st 4x200 Relay, 4th 100m Dash, 2nd Place 4x200 Relay, State: 2nd Place 4x200 Relay Jacob Leija District: 2nd Shot Put, Regional: 3rd Shot Put Grayson Radford District: 1st 4x100 Relay, 1st 4x200 Relay, 1st 4x400 Relay, 1st Long Jump Regional: 1st 4x100 Relay, 1st 4x200 Relay, 1st 4x400 Relay, State: 1st Place 4x400 Relay, 2nd Place 4x200 Relay Luke Teson District: 2nd 400m Dash, 1st 300m Hurdles, 1st 4x400 Relay, 3rd Triple Jump Regional: 1st 4x400 Relay, 2nd 400m Dash, 2nd 300m Hurdles, State: 1st Place 4x400 Relay, 1st Place 400m Dash, 3rd Place 300m Hurdles, Academic All-State Patrick Teson District: 1st 400m Dash, 1st 4x200 Relay, 1st 4x400 Relay, 2nd High Jump Regional: 1st 4x100 Relay, 1st 4x200 Relay, 1st 4x400 Relay, 1st 400m Dash, State: 1st Place 4x400 Relay, 2nd Place 4x200 Relay, 2nd Place 400m Dash, Academic All-State

TAPPS – Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Information accurate as of May 10, 2023

TRACK – GIRLS

SOFTBALL

District Runner-up, Regional 3rd Place TAPPS 3A – District 2 – State 7th Place

District Champions, Area Champions, Varsity – TAPPS Division 4 – District 2

Olivia Aarseth District: 4th 800m Run, 1st Pole Vault, 1st Triple Jump Holly Campbell District: 2nd 100m Dash, 3rd 200m Dash Peyton Chaney District: 1st 4x400 Relay, 2nd 3200m Run, Regional: 3rd 3200m Run, Academic All-State Ansley Cheng District: 1st 4x200 Relay, 1st 4x400 Relay, 3rd Shot Put Regional: 1st 4x400 Relay, 3rd 4x200 Relay, State: 3rd Place 4x400 Relay, Academic All-State Lily Doll District: 3rd 400m Dash Anna Johnson District: 1st 4x200 Relay, 1st 800m Run Regional: 1st 4x400 Relay, 3rd 4x200 Relay, 4th 800m Run, State: 3rd Place 4x400 Relay, Academic All-State Elena Markwell District:1st 4x400 Relay, 1st 4x200 Relay, 2nd 400m Dash Regional: 1st 4x400 Relay, 3rd 4x200 Relay, 3rd 400m Dash, State: 3rd Place 4x400 Relay Lily Pitt District: 4th 100m Hurdles, 2nd 300m Hurdles JeaShe Sherpell District: 1st 4x200 Relay, 2nd 200m Dash, 1st 4x400 Relay, Regional: 1st 4x400 Relay, 3rd 4x200 Relay, State: 3rd Place 4x400 Relay, Academic All-State

Darcy Lessert 1st Team All-District, District MVP, District Pitcher of the Year, Academic All-State Avery Meazell 1st Team All-District, District Offensive Player of the Year, Academic All-State Natalia Morfin 2nd Team All-District, Academic All-State Makenzie Pratt 2nd Team All-District, Academic All-State CeeCee Ray 2nd Team All-District Kayla Reinick 1st Team All-District, Academic All-State Priscilla Shanahan 1st Team All-District, Academic All-State Maggie Vowell 1st Team All-District, Academic All-State Madelyn Weirich 2nd Team All-District, Academic All-State

BASEBALL District Champions, Area Champions Varsity, Regional Finalists – TAPPS Division 4 – District 2 William Cole 1st Team All-District, District Offensive Player of the Year, Academic All-State John Paul Dolle 1st Team All-District, Academic All-State Trevyn Hooper 1st Team All-District Ty Jones 1st Team All-District Ethan Markwell 1st Team All-District, District MVP, District Pitcher of the Year, Academic All-State Logan Novak Honorable Mention All-District Luke Salladin 2nd Team All-District

GOLF Carson Brower 1st Team All-State Noah Gustovich 1st Team All-State

TENNIS TAPPS 3A – State 5th Place Boys Team Trevyn Hooper District 2nd Place, State 2nd Place

CHEER Payton Barnes Academic All-State, 2nd Team All-State Makenzie Pratt Honorable Mention All-State

ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

COLLIN COUNTY ROBOTICS Winning Alliance 1st Team Selected for Fly Set League • 3rd Place Motivate Award – Fly Set League • FTC North Texas Regional Qualifier • 3rd Place Innovate Award – FTC North Texas Regional Qualifier • State TAPPS – April 1, 2023

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DALLAS VOLLEYBALL MADE PLAYOFFS 1ST ROUND TAPPS 1A 13-5

SWIM – BOYS TAPPS 1A Reimer Bouma 4th place finish in the 100 Freestyle and a 3rd place podium finish in the 100 Backstroke Jacob Turner State Champion in the 100 Breaststroke and the 200 Individual Medley. Academic All State.

All District (1A) Anna Cating 2nd Team Camilla De la Rosa Honorable Mention Landry Hillner 1st Team Gianna Leija Honorable Mention Anaya Long 2nd Team Kesai Veler 1st Team Co-District Hitter of the Year

FLOWER MOUND VOLLEYBALL AREA FINALIST 5-2A — 24-16 All District (5-2A) Katie Hiter 2nd Team Jordyn Juergens 1st Team & Defensive POY Olivia Mendrygal 2nd Team Madison Murphy 1st Team Nicole Rhone 2nd Team

All State

Jordyn Juergens 2nd Team

Academic All State Katie Hiter Nicole Rhone

Academic All State Brock Holton Samuel Johnson Nolan Marshall Luke Newton

SWIMMING TAPPS Academic All State: Nathan Cornell Marshall Potter Nathalia Smith

SWIMMING – GIRLS TAPPS Division 2 Regional 2nd Place (Full Team) Regional Champion in 400 Freestyle Relay Regional Champion in 200 Freestyle Relay State 3rd Place in 400 Freestyle Relay Libby Chang Regional 3rd Place 50 YD Freestyle Clare Haldorson Regional 2nd Place 100 YD Breaststroke Regional 3rd Place 200 YD Individual Medley Samantha Hofley Regional Champion 200 YD Freestyle Regional 3rd Place 100 YD Butterfly Natalia Smith Regional 2nd Place 100 YD Butterfly

SWIMMING – BOYS TAPPS Division 2 Regional 3rd Place (Full Team) Regional Champion in 200 Freestyle Relay Nathan Cornell Regional 2nd Place 200 YD Freestyle Regional 3rd Place 500 YD Freestyle Marshall Potter Regional 2nd Place 100 YD Butterfly Regional 3rd Place 100 YD Breaststroke

CROSS COUNTRY – GIRLS

GOLF

TAPPS 1A

Luke Newton District 5-2A Champion

Lauren Fulmer 3rd Overall State - 1st Team All-State Rylan Lonergan 2nd Overall State - 1st Team All-State

TRACK – GIRLS Girls District

GOLF - BOYS Luke Stewart Top 10 Finish - 10th overall in the State

TRACK - GIRLS Lauren Fulmer Regional: 1st Place 3200m Run, 2nd Place 1600m Run Rylan Lonergan Regional: 1st Place 800m Run, 1st Place 1600m Run

BASEBALL – BOYS Gabriel Gerth 2nd Team All-District Nathan Latchem 1st Team All-District, District Defensive Player of the Year, District Freshman of the Year, Dallas Campus

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FOOTBALL BI-DISTRICT – All District (5-2A) Hadley Crafton 1st Team Brock Holton 1st Team Samuel Johnson 2nd Team Keegan Luna 1st Team Josh Marshall 2nd Team Nolan Marshall 2nd Team Luke Newton 2nd Team, Offensive Player of the Year Carson Schmitz 1st Team Luke Sterzik 2nd Team

Caroline Coman 2nd Place: triple jump Ruthie Irizarry 3rd Place: triple jump Selah Johnson 3rd Place: discus Savanna Morris 1st Place: 100m hurdles 2nd Place: 300m hurdles 3rd Place: long jump Reese Smith 3rd Place: 400m dash

CROSS COUNTRY

MEN’S SOCCER

Academic All State

Ryan Eastabrook 2nd Team Jesse Leon All district Honorable mention Zach Orlov All district Honorable mention Marshall Potter All district Honorable mention

Savanna Morris

VOLLEYBALL Beth Burton Honorable Mention Lauren Joseph Honorable Mention

MEN’S BASKETBALL

2nd place: 4x400m relay Reese Smith, Kate Born, Ruthie Irizarry, and Savanna Morris 3rd place 4x100m relay Reese Smith, Selah Johnson, Emma Born, and Ruthie Irizarry

Jace Crawford 2nd team All District Josh Hamm 2nd team All District Academic All State Garrett Reid 1st team All District Academic All State Luke Sterzik Honorable Mention Luke Vasquez Honorable Mention

*Girls finished 2nd overall in the district as a team*

Girls Regional

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Caroline Coman 5th Place: Triple Jump Ruthie Irizary 8th Place: Triple Jump Selah Johnson 5th Place: Discus Savanna Morris 6th Place: Long Jump 2nd Place: 300H STATE Qualifier 3rd Place 100H STATE Qualifier Reese Smith 5th Place: 400m

Beth Burton District Honorable Mention Selah Johnson 1st team all-district Tapps 5A District 2 Newcomer of the year 1st team All State Hannah Newton 2nd team all-district Lily Patterson 1st team all-district Academic All State Kate Schmitz District Honorable Mention Campbell Skelly 2nd team all-district

6th Place: 4x400 Relay Reese Smith, Kate Born, Ruthie Irizary, and Savanna Mooris

WOMEN’S SOCCER Cameron Bowman 1st team All District Claire Bowman 1st team All District Mary Elena Clark 2nd Team All District Cathryn Crocker 1st team All District Makenna Harrell 2nd Team All District Abby McCalley 2nd Team All District Emma Olander Honorable Mention Brooke Raney 2nd Team All District Cora Saucedo 1st team All District Offensive MVP of the district

8th Place: 4x100 Relay Reese Smith. Selah Johnson, Emma Born, and Ruthie Irizary

Girls State Savanna Morris 4th Place in State: 300m Hurdles 6th Place in State: 100m Hurdles

TRACK – BOYS

CDA’S ATHLETICS VISION is to establish

Boys District Josh Marshall 1st Place: 110m hurdles 2nd Place: 300m hurdles 2nd Place: long jump Kaleb Skelly 1st Place: 3200m run 2nd Place: 800m run 3rd Place: 1600m run

*Boys finished 4th overall as a team*

Boys Regional Josh Marshall 3rd Place: 300m Hurdles STATE Qualifier 2nd Place: 100m Hurdles STATE Qualifier Kaleb Skelly 5th Place: 800m 5th Place: 1600m 3rd Place: 3200m STATE Qualifier

*Boys finished 4th overall as a team*

Boys State Josh Marshall 3rd Place at State 5A: 110m Hurdles 7th Place at State 5A: 300m Hurdles Kaleb Skelly 6th Place at State 5A: 3200m

SOFTBALL Cadi Duhon 1st team all-district Clair Kavalich Honorable Mention Hannah Newton 2nd team all-district

BASEBALL Jack Hamm 2nd Team All District Jimmy Hammond Honorable Mention Sebastian Young Honorable Mention Colton Zahorik Honorable Mention

athletics as an integral part of student development through a culture of competitive excellence that is Kingdom centered, principle driven, and people focused.

TAPPS – Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Information accurate as of May 10, 2023

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COMMITTED CHRISTIAN, CLASSICAL, & COLLABORATIVE

Education

Works

Class Accolades 26 offered scholarships of at least $100,000 with 10 accepting 19 students accepting Presidential or Provost scholarships 78% of seniors accepted to their first-choice college 82% accepted to the Honors College at the school they’re attending

A Love for Learning Classical education progresses through the grammar, logic (dialectic), and rhetoric stages of learning with the ultimate goal being “philosophia,” a love of wisdom.

Flower Mound ‘23 Class Verse

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:16 NRSV

NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS CDA Flower Mound senior Nya McDowell and Collin County seniors Payton Barnes, Vincent Jones, and Ansley Cheng have advanced to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Out of over 1.5 million students, each placed in the top 16,000 for the 2021 PSAT/NMSQT exam. They are now among about 15,000 being considered for the National Merit Scholarship. Approximately 7,250 students will be chosen nationally.

Congratulations!

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2023 National Merit & College Board National Recognitions 4 National Merit Finalists 5 National Merit Commended 1 College Board National Indigenous Recognition Program Scholar 2 College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars 1 National African American Scholar

Class of 2023 99 graduates 34 from the Collin County campus 65 from the Flower Mound campus Total Graduates By Campus since 2002 Collin County – 202 students Flower Mound – 800 students 1002 total graduates since 2002

Collin County ‘23 Class Verse

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” ~ 1 John 1:7 ESV

200+ area churches represented by the students of CDA 79% of the Class of 2023 volunteer in their church or community, and 31% have been on a mission trip during their time in rhetoric school

10 NCAA Athletes Participating in Baseball, Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Track & Field/Cross Country, Soccer, and Football 1 NJCAA Athlete Participating in Football

College-Bound Class of 2023 seniors were accepted to 190 different colleges. They will be attending 48 different colleges across the country this fall.

Of the 163 CDA Rhetoric School students who took AP tests in the fall of 2022, they had a 72% AP PASS RATE

33% 42% 40% 49% 27%

Attending Out-of-State Colleges Attending Christian Colleges Pursuing STEM Degrees Female Grads Pursuing STEM Degrees Pursuing Business-related Degrees

$15,117,943 in scholarships was offered to the Class of 2023. 80% of the class accepted a combined $5,542,314 in scholarships to the college they are choosing to attend.

The National pass rate is 60%

10 available AP Courses 6 required for graduation 10 dual credit courses – credit through Colorado Christian University Since 2018 72 AP Scholars 41 AP Scholars with Honors 45 AP Scholars with Distinction

Our students participate and compete in a variety of athletic programs, performing arts, speech and debate, visual arts, and more.

Our Faculty, Staff, & CDA Parents are entirely composed of professing Christians adhering to the tenets of The Nicene Creed 23

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ARC

House System

The House System is a student government model that originated in boarding schools in British Commonwealth countries.

It has since spread to schools and colleges worldwide. CDA adopted the House System in 2007 to encourage student leadership and to promote relationships across grade levels.

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LUTHER

NEWTON

TOLKIEN

MORE THAN JUST FUN AND GAMES, THE HOUSE SYSTEM OFFERS STUDENTS RICH OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND CONNECT

Under the House System, students are divided into different Houses, which compete against each other in areas such as academics and athletics, while also cooperating on service projects and chapels. New Rhetoric School (high school) students and 8th-grade students are inducted into their House during a spring ceremony, and regular meetings with faculty leaders are held to promote collaboration. The House System is a practical way to put the school’s mission statement into daily use and to foster a sense of community among students.

The House Systems at Collin County, Dallas, and Flower Mound campuses all offer unique opportunities for student involvement and leadership.

Collin County’s House System provides leadership opportunities for students while building House traditions and culture. With a minimum of 32 elected officers and various roles and activities, every student can find a way to be involved. House students donated and dropped off 700+ lbs. of food to Frisco Family Services. The year culminated in an epic competition where the losing House presidents freely sang karaoke and served ice cream to everyone.

House also helps new students find ways to belong, and it expands opportunities for friendships beyond the classroom.

The Dallas House System uses a rotating schedule of athletic, artisan, academic, and chapter events. Their service project was a coin drive to raise money for backpacks with a local church. An egg drop, homemade projectile launch, and trivia were part of their science fair challenges. An athletic competition called “The Game” (think soccer meets Quidditch) raised points for each House. Artisan Day competitions included poetry, art projects (the winner made a handmade outfit), and acting challenges. Each Friday, every student leads, serves, or participates in a different way, creating leadership opportunities in real-time on campus.

At Flower Mound, students lead and govern their Houses, which offer a wide range of activities such as pep rallies and chapels incorporating Logic and Grammar students, several local service projects, a rousing Alfred Cup debate to determine if Batman or Ironman was the superior superhero, and good-natured battles from frisbee and speedball to trivia and Mario Kart in the gym. The House System encourages

LUCIA

HOMER

personal growth through responsibilities given to student officers, spiritual and leadership seminars, and camaraderiebuilding opportunities.

The future for the CDA House Systems looks bright. Collin County plans to keep House feeling intimate and connected but expand the ways students can be involved.

WRIGHT

WALLACE

Dallas anticipates seeing daily participation and collaboration across all sections in the future. Flower Mound hopes to see House move from a Friday event to a larger school-culture impact.

As Rhetoric School students reach the culmination of their education at CDA, the House System will have proven to be a way

LEWIS

for them practically to walk out their faith and practice their leadership skills. This system helps to develop ethical servantleaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God, in line with the school’s mission statement.

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