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Prefect Spotlight
Madeleine Bellanti • PRAISE BAND PREFECT
Hometown • Buffalo, NY Alumni Relations • Siblings Crusader Sports • Softball Hobbies • Musical Theater, Acting, Singing
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Future Plans • I would like to major in either Opera Performance or Drama. Favorite Verse • I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. Psalm 118:13 (ESV) Legacy • I would like to be remembered as someone who shows that life’s struggles don’t define you. You can still do what you want to do and be who you want to be, even if your struggles last your whole life. Colleges • University at Buffalo, Niagara University, New York University, The Julliard School CCA Prep • CCA helped me feel more comfortable socializing both with my peers and adults. The declamation competition and the play made me realize that I want to pursue acting and theater.
ACADEMIC PREFECT • Omari Cunningham
Hometown • Buffalo, NY Crusader Sports • Soccer Hobbies • History, Politics, Video Games
Future Plans • I plan to major in Political Science and then on to Law School, to hopefully become a lawyer. Favorite Verse • Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Legacy • I hope to leave a legacy of leadership and be a role model for all future generations at CCA, hopefully inspiring others to take up the role of leadership. College Apps • University of Texas-Austin, University of Texas-Dallas, Southern Methodist University, University of North Texas, University at Buffalo, Boston University CCA Prep • CCA has prepared me to defend my faith and given me the tools to defend my faith in college. Victoria DelValle • ACTIVITIES PREFECT
Hometown • Tonawanda, NY Alumni Relations • Aunt Crusader Sports • Soccer, Volleyball, Cheer Hobbies • Reading and True Crime Future Plans • I would like to major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Favorite Verse • So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) Legacy • I want to be a good example for younger students and a light in their life, and when I graduate I want to know that I’ve made an impact in the lives of fellow CCA students and even teachers. CCA Prep • CCA has helped prepare me by having colleges visit which has helped me explore some of my options. CCA has trained me to stay strong in my faith and helped me learn to make wise decisions. CHAPLAIN PREFECT • Madison Filipiak
Hometown • East Amherst, NY Alumni Relations • Mother
Crusader Sports • Volleyball
Hobbies • Water Sports, Boating, Watching Sunsets Future Plans • I would like to major in Social Work or get my Real Estate License. Favorite Verse • You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you. Song of Songs 4:7 (NIV) Legacy • I want to leave a very positive and friendly legacy of one who is always looking for more ways and opportunities to better not only chapel services but the school as a whole. CCA Prep • CCA prepared me by teaching me to work well with others. Before CCA I would always prefer to work alone but now my mindset has changed, and I love working with my classmates. 7
Our seniors at Christian Central Academy serve as leaders in our Prefect positions. Each Prefect is responsible for helping lead different aspects of our school in areas of academics, chapel, athletics, admissions, the arts, student care and activities.
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ADMISSIONS PREFECT • Hannah Holman
Hometown • Cheektowaga, NY Crusader Sports • Volleyball, Track & Field Hobbies • Writing, Reading, Friends Future Plans • I am looking into the field of English or the Arts. Favorite Verse • I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John16: 33 (ESV) Legacy • Just help people remember that their faith is their own and no one can take that away from them. Also, to remember hard times are imminent so knowing God and yourself is important. CCA Prep • CCA has helped prepare me for college, especially, by building a foundation for my faith.
Ariana Marshall • STUDENT CARE PREFECT
Crusader Sports • Basketball
Hobbies • Sewing, Swimming, Reading, Art
Future Plans • I would like to major in Marine Biology Favorite Verse • Job 28 - The entire chapter.
Legacy • I want to be an example of someone who worked hard in spite of hard circumstances. Colleges • University at Buffalo, Stony Brook University CCA Prep • CCA has provided me with challenging school work to better prepare me for college.
ATHLETICS PREFECT • Sabrina Reverol
Hometown • Maracaibo, Venezuela Alumni Relations • Cousin
Crusader Sports • Volleyball, Basketball Hobbies • Tennis, Watching Formula 1 Races Future Plans • I would like to major in Biomedical Engineering. Favorite Verse • My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 (ESV) Legacy • I would like to leave the model United Nations club for the CCA students to learn in a fun way and have great experiences while in it. Colleges • University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Cornell University, University at Buffalo, Florida Atlantic University CCA Prep • CCA has prepared me academically as well as spiritually.
Sofie Visone • CREATIVE ARTS PREFECT
Hometown • Williamsville, NY
Alumni Relations • Siblings
Crusader Sports • Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field, Cheerleading, Softball Hobbies • Drawing Painting, Listening to music Future Plans • I would like to go to an Art School in New York City. Favorite Verse • For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Legacy • I would like to be remembered for being kind and leave a legacy of kindness.
Bohan Wan • NEW & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PREFECT
Hometown • Beijing, China Crusader Sports • Soccer Hobbies • Drawing, Ping Pong, Gaming, Movies Future Plans • I would like to major in Computer Science then specialize in Game Design. I have plans for building my own design team and traveling the world. Favorite Verse • But who can discern their own errors? Forgive me my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart by pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:12-14(NIV) Legacy • I want to be a good example as the New Student Prefect, especially towards the International Students. College Apps • University of Washington, Canadian Universities CCA Prep • It granted me the opportunity to become better at my skills and beyond. I learned how to be a leader and how to interact with people that are totally different from where I come from. CCA has been a great help to get ready for the things to come.
HEAD PREFECT • Rachel Yager
Hometown • Cheektowaga, NY Crusader Sports • Volleyball, Basketball, Track Hobbies • Reading, Movies & Musicals, Fashion Future Plans • I would like to major in Neuro-oncology with a Psychology minor. Favorite Verse • No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Romans 4:20-21 (ESV) Legacy • I want to be remembered as someone who was kind and who anyone could come to for anything - be it comfort or advice. College Apps • University at Buffalo, Ithaca College, Boston University, RIT, John Hopkins University CCA Prep • CCA has helped prepare me with organizational skills, work ethic and independence. I’ve also learned how to handle a large work load.
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Marriages
Heather Scott (Class of ‘99) married Marty Kostek on October 1, 2022.
Births
Darrick & Jodi (George) Castronova (both Class of ‘91) welcomed their first grandson, Tatum Russell Castronova on September 19.
Luke & Elyse (Serrano) Wittlinger (both Class of ‘15) welcomed Mia Elyse Wittlinger on September 30.
James Williams (Class of ‘06) and his wife Lindsay welcomed their first child, Virginia Frances Williams, on August 14. Share your GOOD NEWS!
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