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Academics
STEWARDS Carry Out Judicial Process through Mock Trials
Student Environment of Arduous Study (STEWARDS) third through sixth grade students completed their judicial process unit by leading mock trials at the Historic Cass County Courthouse in Harrisonville. Students spent six weeks preparing their trial scripts to conduct a case based on a familiar fairy tale with an antagonist as the defendant. Students participated in roles such as prosecution or defense attorneys, bailiffs, court reporters, clerks, witnesses, and jurors. Four mock trials were held at the Cass County Courthouse, including “People vs. Mr. Wolf” from the Three Little Pigs, “People vs. Mr. Jack” from Jack and the Beanstalk, “People vs. Mr. Wolf” from Little Red Riding Hood, and “People vs. Mrs. Cassandra Queen” from Snow White. Students had the opportunity to try their case, serve on a jury, or observe in the courtroom audience. Judicial Representatives included Private Lawyer and Judge Shawn Blair who acted as judge and lead the courtroom, Private Lawyer Jodi Butler acted as Juror Facilitator as they deliberated verdicts, and Cass County Prosecutor Ben Butler who provided Trial Analysis and discussion with students in the courtroom as the jury deliberated. “This experience provided students with an opportunity to better understand the judicial process and how it unfolds in a courtroom,” shared SCA STEWARDS teacher Mrs. Stacy Epema. STEWARDS is an academic enrichment resource program from Summit Christian Academy for students who demonstrate academic giftedness to the extent that continued educational growth and stimulation can best be served by an environment beyond typical grade-level curriculum.
STEWARDS students recently completed their six-week judicial process unit by leading mock trials at the Historic Cass County Courthouse in Harrisonville.
Fifth grade students brought a taste of Europe to Lee’s Summit as they hosted the annual European Fair. The event provides a fun and interactive way for elementary students to explore European culture and cuisine. As part of their Europe unit in history class, fifth grade students selected countries to represent, and spent weeks researching, planning, and practicing. Fellow students and visitors had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe and receive cultural dishes and information about each country’s history, tourist attractions, and culture.
Fifth Grade Students Host Annual European Fair
Academics
Juniors to Represent SCA at American Legion Girls/Boys State
Juniors Eden Prather and Jillian Steller (above L-R) have been accepted and will represent SCA at the 2022 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of Missouri Program. Missouri Girls State is a program designed to promote pride in America and create a mythical state that the citizens will govern at the city, county, and state level. Held on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, the 80th session of Girls State will be held June 11-18. Juniors Caleb Harold, Trevon Hildebrand, and Benjamin Kemper (below L-R) have been accepted and will represent SCA at the American Legion Missouri Boys State. Missouri Boys State is a program designed to educate and train Missouri’s young leaders in functional citizenship, leadership, and government and will host nearly 1,000 of the best and brightest students in Missouri from 315 high schools. Held on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, the 82nd session of Boys State will be held June 11-18.
Sophomores Ginny Baxter, Tony Bu, and Anna Hammond (L-R) were selected to attend the 30th year of Missouri Rotary Leadership Award Academy (MO RYLA) being held this summer at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) in Warrensburg. The Missouri RYLA program introduces Rotary’s “Service Above Self” philosophy with a four-day, three-night program which includes a leadership assessment, a day of professional team building, and two-day service project simulations that the participants design and develop. The Missouri program has been recognized by Rotary International as one of the model RYLA programs in the world.
Students Earn Medals at MCS Math Festival
Five SCA students were awarded medals at the Midwest Christian School (MCS) Academic and Fine Arts Festival. Junior Andrew Mishriky took first place with a perfect score on the trigonometry individual competition. Seniors Kaitlyn Gregg, Zac Beasley, Josh Freed, and Luke Fleming took first place with a perfect score on the calculus team competition.
Academics
Senior Wins All-District Scholar Bowl Competition
Senior Kaitlyn Gregg received an All-District medal for the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Class 3 District 7 All-District Scholar Bowl Competition. The Scholar Bowl District Tournament was held at Lutheran High School with eight schools competing. SCA’s team made it to the semifinals and ended in fourth place. This is SCA’s first year to compete in the Scholar Bowl.
Senior Kaitlyn Gregg won an All-District medal for the Class 3 District 7 All-District Scholar Bowl Competition.
Senior Wins Rotary Four-Way Speech Contest
Senior Zach Akeson won the Lee’s Summit Noon Rotary Four-Way Rotary Speech Contest. The Four-Way Test Speech Competition requires students to prepare a 5- to 7-minute speech to persuade others while applying the principles of the Rotary Four-Way test: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Zach is the first SCA student to win first place in this Rotary competition. He took 2nd place in the District 6040 Rotary finals.
Secondary Assistant Principal Anthony Mickelson and senior Zach Akeson.
SCA is pleased to announce the inaugural and Class of 2022 Linda Harrelson Legacy of Servant Leadership Scholarship award winner, Delaney Lake. The $5,000 scholarship was named for SCA’s previous Head of School Linda Harrelson, who served in the role at SCA for 22 years. SCA teachers nominated seniors who were exceptional examples of the SCA Core Values, particularly the values of Christ-Centered and Igniting Leadership. Delaney served as Student Council President, as a Student Ambassador, a member of National Honor Society, participated in volleyball, swim, and cheerleading, and won SCA’s Christian Character Award multiple times. Mrs. Harrelson announced Delaney’s award recently at the SCA 2022 commencement ceremony held on May 13 at Abundant Life. “Delaney is always willing to serve others and sees them as more important than herself,” shared former SCA Head of School Mrs. Harrelson, for whom the scholarship was named. “Delaney received four nominations from four different faculty members. She is truly a servant leader wherever she is.”
Class of 2022 Summa Cum Laude Recipients
The Class of 2022 Summa Cum Laude recipients are Zachary Chinnery, Spencer Dickey, Anthony Mishriky, and William Osborne (pictured L-R). To achieve SCA’s highest academic honor, students must have been at SCA for four consecutive semesters, demonstrate a transcript of 30 credit hours, have taken four years of high school science and math, attend school at least seven hours during their senior year, and have no academic modifications in achieving a cumulative percentage in the top 5% of their class. “Zachary, Spencer, Anthony, and Will have been young men that have shown over time their love for Christ, their desire to be the best that they can be academically and also great role models for underclassmen,” shared Secondary Principal Joe Hesman. “Their integrity has been above reproach and their lights are shining bright for Christ! I am so proud of each one of these fine young men! SCA is blessed to have them graduate and continue into how God is calling them to make an impact for His kingdom! Well done, gentlemen! I have been greatly blessed to know you and watch you grow, mature, and lead!” Zachary, Spencer, Anthony, and Will were recognized at the End of Year assembly and were key speakers at commencement. The Class of 2022 had 89 graduates, $4 million in scholarship offers, 12 Missouri Bright Flight scholarships with a 30 or higher on the ACT, and one student with a perfect 36 ACT score.
Seniors Earn Local Scholarships
Haven Stone received the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Star Scholarship for $2,500. Stone plans to study Political Science at John Brown University.
Spencer Dickey received a $2,000 scholarship from the Blue Springs Elks Lodge #2509, a $1,000 from Missouri Elks Lodge, and a $500 scholarship from Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce. He plans to study Finance and Economics at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Georgia Baxter is the recipient of the $2,000 Rotary Club of Lee’s Summit Scholarship for two years at a Metropolitan Community College campus. Baxter will study at Longview Community College and can use this scholarship in addition to the A+ Scholarship she has earned.
M’racle Bryant-Morgan received a $1,500 scholarship from Elks Lodge #26. She plans to study Broadcast Journalism at Howard University. Truman Sutherland is the recipient of the $2,000 Rotary Club of Lee’s Summit Scholarship for trade occupations at MCC or another accredited trade school. Sutherland plans to study Building Maintenance and Construction at Longview Community College.
Zachary Chinnery received a $800 scholarship from Elks Lodge #26. Zach plans to study Physics at Brown University.
