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Academics
SCA Recognizes Spelling Bee Winners SCA held the annual spelling bee in December with 50 students in grades 2-8 participating. Three students emerged victorious: first place went to third grade student Joey Soule, second place went to seventh grade student Bella Arroyo, and third place went to fifth grade student Parker Law. Due to COVID-19, the district, regional, and national spelling bees for top spellers have been canceled. “We are so proud of all our fantastic spellers!” said Lower Elementary Principal Charissa Sanders. “We love L-R: Upper Elementary Principal Julie Madsen, fifth grade student and third place that they can show their gifts and talents in this way.”
winner Parker Law, third grade student and first place winner Joey Soule, seventh grade student and second place winner Bella Arroyo, and Lower Elementary Principal Charissa Sanders.
SCA Core Value: Inspiring Excellence in Learning The SCA faculty inspires students to discover and develop their God-given gifts and talents. We nurture an enthusiasm for learning, providing an atmosphere wherein students may express creativity, discern truth, think critically, and choose wisely. In academics, the arts, and athletics, we uphold a standard of excellence to encourage students to achieve their individual best.
Debate Team Earns First Place Trophies Congratulations to the SCA debate team members Kaitlyn Gregg, Zach Akeson, and Kandace Gill! All three competitors who attended the tournament took home a first place trophy as well as placing in their other events! Great job! Thank you to Coach Jennifer Miller for spending the first day of Christmas break with them. The team took third place in sweeps. L-R: Seniors Kaitlyn Gregg, Zach Akeson, and Kandace Gill.
Mr. Hesman Shares Scholarship Opportunity with Seniors In recognition of Linda Harrelson’s 22 years of dedication and exemplary leadership to Summit Christian Academy (SCA) as Head of School, the 2020/2021 Board of Education established the Linda Harrelson Legacy of Servant Leadership Scholarship to be awarded to one SCA senior each year. The recipient of the scholarship will be presented with a $5,000 check toward their college expenses. The Legacy of Servant Leadership Scholarship will be presented to a fulltime senior who has exemplified humble leadership in line with SCA’s Core Values
of being a Christ-centered leader during his/her four years of high school at SCA. Secondary Principal Joe Hesman met with current seniors on December 13 to inform them of the scholarship, as well as the nomination and selection criteria. Any K-12th grade teacher may nominate one senior and must submit their nomination to Mr. Hesman by February 1. Nominees will be presented with an application packet that must be completed and returned to College & Career Advisor Shaun Pfannenstiel by March 1. An internal Scholarship Committee will evaluate applications and
supporting documentation and make the final determination by mid-April. The scholarship recipient will be announced at the 2022 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 13.
