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SOAR Student Diversity Committee Hosts Connection Event One of the Core Values of SCA is Cultivating Community. We recognize that the SCA community extends beyond the walls of our school. Coming from diverse backgrounds, we unify around a simple statement of faith that binds us together. We acknowledge the responsibility of the parent, the role of the church, and the authority of the Holy Spirit in training students. SOAR Student Diversity Committee recently hosted NEXUS—a student connection event. Around the table, students shared the meaning of their name, if it had any ethnic origins, who gave them their name and if they had a nickname. Students then had a cookie decorating contest, judged be Head of School Chris Hahn and Eli Burns, SOAR Secretary. “If you look at your cookie and compare it to those around you, you’ll probably notice that they all look very different from each other,” shared SOAR President Brennan Ferguson. “Everyone’s decorated cookie is unique to its creator. As we enjoy our cookies together, let’s not forget how they remind us
of our unique differences and the value that we have in who God made us. We can always take comfort in the fact that we are made in the image of God, created for good works and are one in the body of Christ. These biblical truths have no impact if we do not apply them. Therefore, our mission here at SOAR is to promote diversity through biblical truths. These specific truths are especially helpful for facilitating healthy conversations about diversity.” Students then reflected on personal goals for this semester and how to make SCA a better school. What a wonderful way to learn about cultivating community and unity within the school!
SOAR Secretary Eli Burns with SCA Sophomore Karleigh Gregg at the SOAR connection event.
SOAR president Brennan Ferguson speaks to the group while Head of School Chris Hahn and Eli Burns judge the decorated cookies.
SOAR member Anna Hammond leads a conversation with girls at her table on the meaning of their names.
Teachers and students engage in conversation and enjoy decorating cookies at the NEXUS connection event.
