The Lion's Roar Spring 2023

We’re Proud of You, Class of 2023!

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

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

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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

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

Payton Aubrey Barnes VALEDICTORIAN

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

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

Nya Isabel McDowell VALEDICTORIAN

COLLIN COUNTY

Payton Aubrey Barnes Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering

Claire Kayleigh Bercier University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Biology

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

Everett Vail Colby Grove City College Biology

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

Fiona Jane Goldsberry LeTourneau University Engineering

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

Rachel Grace Gurley Texas A&M University Environmental Science

Andrew James Hancock Collin College Management Information Systems

Joshua Daniel Howard LeTourneau University Computer Science and Engineering

Tessie Laine Hutto Collin College Psychology

Vincent Rohan Jones University of Texas at Dallas Computer Science

Nathan Cole Langham University of Arkansas Business and Economics

Jacob Leija Louisiana State University Sports Administration

Darcy Elaine Lessert Texas A&M University Biology

Abbey Elizabeth Monroe Abilene Christian University Multimedia

Julia Michele Morris Oklahoma State University American Sign Language

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

Kaitlyn Riley Nelson University of Arkansas Nursing

Jocelyn Elizabeth Nordin University of Alabama Considering Majors

Makenzie Alexis Pratt Baylor University Graphic Design

Noah James Redard Collin College Hospitality and Restaurant Management

Daniel Nathan Sawyers University of Texas at Dallas Considering Majors

Ava Katherine Schwab Baylor University Journalism and Criminology

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

JeaShe’ Denise Sherpell United States Naval Academy Chemistry

Joseph Carrol Teson University of Dallas Philosophy

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

2023 CLASS of

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Toby Oaks

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

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.

FLOWER MOUND

Madelyn Jane Bigelow

Abilene Christian University

Considering Majors

Chloe Faith Blackburn

University of Oklahoma

International Business

Kate Anslie Born

Abilene Christian University

Business Finance

Claire Allise Bowman

Purdue University

Engineering

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

Austin Reed Bush

Christian Brothers University Considering Majors

Ethan Joshua Collins

Liberty University Aviation

Nathan Owen Cornell

Collin College

Automotive Technology

Hadley Jameson Crafton

Oklahoma State University

Construction Engineering Technology

Jace Weston Crawford East Texas Baptist University Criminal Justice

Allie Faith Dorman Oklahoma State University Psychology

Michael William Downey

Oklahoma State University Psychology

Jonathan Daniel Duhon Abilene Christian University Business

Michael Ryan Eastabrook

Texas A&M University

Chemistry

Aubrey Nicole Elliot Texas Woman’s University Nursing

Magdalene Page Fogle

Mississippi State University

Biochemistry

Grace Lee Gallagher

Baylor University

Considering Majors

Micayla Grace Halford

Lee University

Anthropology

Joshua Chheng Hamm

Abilene Christian University

Biology (Pre-Med)

Jonathan Thomas Havard

Southern Methodist University

Creative Computing and Computer Science

Stephen Michael Hemsworth

Baylor University University Scholars

Brock William Holton

Ouachita Baptist University

Business Marketing and Finance

Marshall Reed Humphrey

Belmont University

Communications and Business

Emma Elizabeth Irizarry

Texas A&M University

Business Management

Ruth Aileena Irizarry

Texas Woman’s University

Exercise Science

Emma Kate Jarvis

Florida College

Nursing

Samuel Lake Johnson

Southwestern University

Business

Camryn Naomi Jones

Texas A&M University

Allied Health (Nursing)

Lauren Elizabeth Joseph

Oklahoma State University

Music Performance

Jonathan Anis Khayat

Baylor University

Biochemistry

Matthew Garrett Kline

Trinity Valley Community College

Emergency Medical Technology

Danielle Priscilla Kofink

Abilene Christian University

Psychology

Taylor William Latham

Blinn College

Sports Management

Koi Li Paige Longcrier

University of Oklahoma

Journalism

Keegan Dale Luna

North Central Texas College

Kinesiology

James Nolan Marshall

United States Air Force Academy

Astronautical Engineering

Nya Isabel McDowell

Oklahoma Baptist University

Biochemistry (Pre-Med)

Avery Brianne McGlothlin

Texas Christian University

Strategic Communication

Kenadee Grace Minter

University of Oklahoma

Psychology

Savanna Ji Morris

Pepperdine University

Business

Luke Moore Newton

Abilene Christian University

Business Management

Luke Jason Olander

Texas A&M University

Engineering

Taylor Noelle Pellerin

Texas A&M University

Philosophy (Pre-law)

Joshua William Rauhauser

Music Business Technology

Gap Year in Florida

Hannah Grace Rauschuber

Oklahoma State University

Hospitality & Tourism Management

William Carson Rhodes

North Central Texas College

Fire Academy

Gabriel Rosendo Rodriguez Baylor University Business

2023 CLASS of

Corabelle Louise Saucedo

Hardin-Simmons University

Criminal Justice

Carson Daniel Schmitz

Oklahoma Baptist University

Sports & Recreation Management

Kaleb Wayne Skelly

Wheaton College

Engineering

Luke Douglas Sterzik

University of Arkansas Business

Presley Kate Thomas

Texas A&M University

Engineering

Allie Reese Thompson

Baylor University

Communication

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

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.

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.

BY JADON SENNET

PHOTO BY CASEY HORNER

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.

This year, the club’s aspirations have been much higher, with the goal of launching their very own FAA-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,

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.

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.

Watch the CDA Aerospace Club send a GoPro camera to the edge of space!

BAND & CHOIR

COLLIN

FLOWER MOUND

BAND

TPSMEA All-State Band

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 High School

All-Region Band

Lauren Joseph – 1st 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

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

DALLAS

ENSEMBLES

Flute trio

Sarabeth Wall, McKell Richardson, Farrah Stratton

Flute trio

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,

FLOWER MOUND

DRAMA-TAPPS

District

All-Star Cast Actor

Ellie Gilbert

Honorable Mention

Cooper Powell

Honorable Mention

Lily Patterson

DALLAS

DRAMA-TAPPS

Classics One-Act Play Festival – Hosted by:

The Covenant School

Logic School

Strongest Supporting

Cast Member

Eve West

Strongest Supporting Cast Member

Merritt Morgenstern

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.

STATE MEDALISTS/ AWARD WINNERS

Persuasive Speaking

Josh Marshall – State Champion in

Persuasive Speaking

Ianna Chan – 3rd place medalist

Luke Vasquez – 5th place

Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Ianna Chan – 3rd place medalist

Josh Marshall – 5th place

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

DRAMA SPEECH& DEBATE

Prose Interpretation

Aurelia Meyer – 2nd place medalist

Solo Acting

Ellie Gilbert – 3rd place medalist

Duet Acting

Pierce Jones and Ellie Gilbert – 3rd place medalists

Savanna Morris and Aurelia Meyer –5th place

Original Oratory

Ianna Chan – 3rd place medalist

Sam Jung – 5th place, 2nd place in the TAPPS state speech tournament

Flower Mound Symphonic Band

The Electus Vox Choir from Flower Mound

Flower Mound Debate Team

Dallas Theater performance of James and the Giant Peach

VISUAL ARTS

COLLIN COUNTY

DALLAS

Daphne Lessert Digital Art Midwestern State University

Gabby Pangborn Watercolor Midwestern State University

Lily Doll Graphite Midwestern State University

Josie Doll 3rd Place – Texas State Fair –“Princess Buttercup” – Watercolor

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

Makenzie Pratt 3rd Place – City of Richardson Photography Contest

Makenzie Pratt Watercolor Midwestern State University

Jude Lewis Pointillism

Logic Students Frida Kahlo and face proportions

Whitney Schultz Sunset Studies

Simeon Lewis Monochromatic value

FLOWER MOUND

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

Elizabeth

‘Uniquely Yeti’ – Scratchboard

STATE & REGIONAL VASE COMPETITION — RATING OF 3

Serenity

‘Hope’

TRUTH GOODNESS BEAUTY COMPETITION

HOSTED BY Covenant Christian Academy

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

Serenity Pack

‘Self-Discovery’ – Mixed Media 2D

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

FRANCIS SCHAEFFER

Schneider

Audrey Latham ‘Seasons’ - Soft Pastel

Claire Halldorson ‘Drifting’ - Oil on Canvas

Danielle Kofink ‘Disoriented’ - Acrylic on Canvas

Emmeline Scoggin ‘The Power of Our Words’ – Acrylic

Emmeline Scoggin ‘Blurring The Lines’ – Acrylic on Canvas

Pack

- Color Drawing

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

Abigail Schwantner ‘December Sunsets’ – Colored Pencil

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

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

FOOTBALL

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elena Markwell

1st Team All District

Hannah Van Eerden

1st Team All District

Alex Zechmann

1st Team All District - District Freshman of the Year

SOCCER – BOYS

District 3rd Place, Playoff Qualifier, Varsity –

TAPPS Division 3 – District 2

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

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

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 FreestyleState 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:

Everett Colby

District: 4th 110m Hurdles, 4th 300m Hurdles, 3rd Discus, Academic All-State

Ian

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

TRACK – GIRLS

District Runner-up, Regional 3rd Place

TAPPS 3A – District 2 – State 7th Place

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

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

SOFTBALL

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

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

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

DALLAS

VOLLEYBALL

MADE PLAYOFFS 1ST ROUND

TAPPS 1A 13-5

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

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.

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

CROSS COUNTRY – GIRLS

TAPPS 1A

Lauren Fulmer

3rd Overall State - 1st Team All-State

Rylan Lonergan

2nd Overall State - 1st Team All-State

GOLF - BOYS

Luke Stewart

Top 10 Finish - 10 th 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

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

GOLF

Luke Newton District 5-2A Champion

TRACK – GIRLS

Girls District

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

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

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

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

Girls Regional

Caroline Coman

5th Place: Triple Jump

Ruthie Irizary

8 th 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

6th Place: 4x400 Relay

Reese Smith, Kate Born, Ruthie Irizary, and Savanna Mooris

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

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

CROSS COUNTRY

Academic All State

Savanna Morris

VOLLEYBALL

Beth Burton

Honorable Mention

Lauren Joseph

Honorable Mention

MEN’S BASKETBALL

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

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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

MEN’S SOCCER

Ryan Eastabrook

2nd Team

Jesse Leon

All district Honorable mention

Zach Orlov

All district Honorable mention

Marshall Potter

All district Honorable mention

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

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

CDA’S ATHLETICS

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

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.”

2023

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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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~ Matthew 5:16 NR SV

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

students

10 NCAA Athletes

Participating in Baseball, Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Track & Field/Cross Country, Soccer, and Football

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Participating in Football

33% Attending Out-of-State Colleges 42% Attending Christian Colleges 40% Pursuing STEM Degrees 49% 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.

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

The National pass rate is 60%

10 available AP Courses

required for graduation

10 dual credit courses – credit through Colorado Christian University

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

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

NJCAA Athlete

200+ area churches represented by the

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

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.

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

CHURCHILL ARC LUTHER NEWTON TOLKIEN

building 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.

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

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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