The Crest - Vol.2 Iss.1

Volume 2 Issue 1

9 August, 2023

THE CREST

Hilton Head Christian Academy's Monthly Publication

RETREAT 2023-2024

AN OVERVIEW HHCA'S Annual Retreat is a perfect time to reflect, bond, and have fun during the beginning of the school year. From the ride up to Carolina Point Young Life Camp, to the journey home, students, mentors, and volunteers enjoy the time together. It is an especially meaningful time to take a break from school and other stresses.

Upper School students will leave Wednesday, August 30th for Retreat and will return Friday, September 1st.

Middle school students will attend their retreat on October 11th through October 13.

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SESSION TIME Session time is filled with live music, fun, games, and amazing sermons! Campers leave feeling closer to God, and more loving towards themselves and their peers. The guest speaker for the 2023-2024 year will be announced soon!

ACTIVITIES Swimming Kayaking Paddle Boarding Jumping off the Dock Lake Slide Go Carting Ga-Ga-Ball OGO Balls Shopping Sock Wars Spike Ball Beach Volleyball Ping Pong Tournament Movie Night by the Pool and more!

MORE INFORMATION...

If you have specific questions, please reach out to Mr. Suddeth!

We will be releasing more information later this week!

By: Emma Berry

Fine Arts Preview

Important Dates:

Fall 2023 Events Besides its stellar academic and athletic programs, HHCA is known for its exceptional fine arts facilities. This upcoming school year has many exciting events, from stage productions with a live orchestra to the Eagles Jazz Band playing in New Orleans. This year’s fine arts opportunities will not disappoint! Students in Lower School will perform in Aristocats Jr., directed by Michelle McElroy, on September 30, so mark your calendars! In October, see the Middle and Upper School students play at the annual Fall Concert, with arrangements ranging from classical to jazz pieces.

More Events

In November, prepare to see Little Women, directed by

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September 30th: Aristocats, Jr.

Michelle McElroy, presented by HHCA’s Upper School Theater class, and featuring a full pit orchestra! All on November 29, 30, and December 2.

Finally, in December, the Middle and Upper school students will perform in the annual Christmas concert on December 6; the Lower School Christmas concert will be held on December 12. Overall, the fall season’s events for the fine arts department will be beyond exciting and a great way to showcase the wide variety of talent at HHCA.

October 24th: Fall Concert November 29th 30th and December 2: Little Women December 2: Middle and Upper School Christmas Concert December 12th: Lower School Christmas Concert

Summer Production Review:

Beauty and the Beast Jr. By: Nicolas Panzarella

For this year's annual summer stock production, HHCA brought the show Beauty and the Beast Jr. to the stage. The production was prepared during the Summer Stock Jr. Theatre Camp, which is open to students aged 11-18 annually.

The show was directed by HHCA Theatre Director Michelle McElroy-Cox. Additional help came from cheorographer Jamal Edwards, Music Director Joy Krimm, and Assistant Director Harper Krimm.

By: Emma T. & Ruby C.

2023-2024

IT’S PEP BAND SEASON! As the Eagles football season quickly approaches, the Eagles Pep Band begins preparing to bring a whole new level of energy to Eagles football games! The pep band is a great way for our music students to support fellow Eagles on the field and during pep rallies! If you are interested, be sure to come to pep band camp on Saturday August 12th from 10am-2pm to learn the music and meet new faces! You can see Mr. Berry in the band room for more details!

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Fall Sports Preview School is back in session at HHCA and fall sports are in full swing! With fall being the busiest athletic season of the year, HHCA has eight different varsity athletic teams. The HHCA fall athletic teams include Cross Country, Cheerleading, Football, Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Tennis, Volleyball, and Sporting Clays.

For those interested in joining any of these fall sports, signup details can be found on the HHCA website. Full athletic calendars are also available for any game sports fans want to attend.

Speaking of sports schedules, here is the full list of HHCA’s varsity football home game themes: August 18th: Aloha to Football Season. Dress in Hawaiian themed clothing.

August 25th: Salute to Service. Dress patriotic and support active military service-members and veterans.

There will also be a tailgate for new families under the awning next to the weight-room from 6:00 until kickoff!

September 22nd: Homecoming Game. HHCA alumni tailgate from 6:00 until kickoff September 29th: Tiny Eagles October 13th: Senior Night. Come out and support the senior players as they are honored for their commitment to the HHCA football team.

Come out to these home football games and support your fellow Eagles!

MEET

HHCA’s New Mentors TATE LUCCI

JOHN ABBOTT

KATELYN HETZEL

New Bible Mentor

Upper School Math Mentor

New Lower School Mentor

LIZZIE HOLLAND ABDULLAH

MR. SCARBRO

New Kindergarten Aide Mentor

New Middle School Principal

HALEY FRAZIER New ARC Mentor

ABBY HAND New Lower School STEM Mentor

VICTORIA CHANG New Upper School English Mentor

Recipes with Jill presents

Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies Dear hungry readers…

The summer is coming to an end, but a good cookie recipe solves all. Being my personal favorite, it is perfect as a snack, dessert, or event favorite. Enjoy!

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS 2 cups of strawberries 1 tbs of lemon juice 1 ¾ cup of all-purpose flour 1 tsp of baking soda ¼ tsp of salt ¼ cup of unsalted butter 4 ounces of cream cheese ¾ cup of sugar 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 6 ounces of white chocolate chips

NOTES Space the dough balls 2 inches apart from each other.

1. Dice up the strawberries and pour them into a bowl.

2. Add the lemon juice to the diced strawberries and let them sit.

3. Pour the all-purpose flour into a separate bowl. Add the baking soda and salt.

4. In a separate bowl, mix the butter and the cream cheese in.

5. While stirring the cream cheese and butter, add the sugar and vanilla extract. Crack the two large eggs into the mixture.

6. Still stirring the cream cheese mixture, add small amounts of the dry ingredients and the white chocolate chips.

7. Drain the strawberries and add 2 tablespoons of flour over them. This is to coat the strawberries.

8. Then, pour the strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.

9. Make sure that all the strawberries are thoroughly mixed in. After, place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

10. While waiting for the strawberries, grease a cookie sheet.

11. After 10 minutes, shape the mixture into dough balls.

12. Then, bake for 13-15 minutes at 350 degrees until the edges are golden brown.

Clubs & Organizations 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4

Club Walk

August 14th, 15th, & 16th

"Club Walk" Whether you are a new or returning student, there is a spot for you! HHCA has over 20 clubs to join. Figure out which ones are for you at HHCA'S Club Walk.

There you can talk to student members, leaders, and faculty advisors.

Club Walk is held during Upper School Lunch August 14th, 15th, and 16th!

Want a head start? HHCA's clubs are listed here and on https://www.hhca.org/campus-life/student-organizations.

Battle of the Books aka "BOB" A great place for students who share a love of reading and competition. HHCA has Lower School (4th & 5th grade), Middle School and Upper School BOB teams.

Teams typically meet once a week during lunch. SCISA provides participating schools with a book list and BOB team members read as many books from the list as they can during the summer and fall, in preparation for the annual SCISA Battle of the Books competition between schools, typically held in January. During weekly BOB Team meetings, students review details from the books they've read and the authors/titles they need to know.

Math Club The goal of this club is to instill an intrinsic sense of value and wonder of mathematics for our Lower School students (open to 2nd-5th graders). Participation in Math Club will be of great benefit to any student who loves learning. Leading Math Club again this year is Dr. Swati Debroy. Dr. Debroy has a PhD in Mathematics and is an Associate Professor at USCB. She is a gifted teacher to curious learners. As an added bonus, Dr. Debroy will coach students who are interested in competing in Math Competitions on the state and national level. Several Upper School students volunteer with Math Club and assist as Math Mentors.

National Honors Society The National Honor Society, or NHS, is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor 10th-12 graders who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.

These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. A minimum of a 4.0 cumulative GPA is required to apply, as well as participation in extracurricular activities and community service. Applications take place in the spring of each year, beginning with sophomore year. NHS is looked very favorably upon by colleges and universities nation-wide. NHS members participate in service projects, tutor their peers at school, and actively seek out ways to better their school environment.

Questions? Contact Christine Jackson (cjackson@hhca.org)

Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica HHCA's chapter of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica has been named after the southern coast of Spain, known as “La Costa del Sol”. The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica has two levels of membership. If a member is not currently enrolled in a Spanish course, the student remains in the Sociedad as an Associate Member until graduation. Students who are currently enrolled in a Spanish course or have completed the highest level of Spanish offered by the school remain in the chapter as Active Members. Members of La Costa del Sol are involved in a variety of activities throughout the HHCA community. These include achieving academic excellence in all courses, tutoring HHCA students in Spanish, providing mini-Spanish lessons to children in Lower School, and hosting final exam study sessions.

International Thespian Society The International Thespian Society is the student honorary division of the Educational Theatre Association recognizing excellence in high school theatre. Schools join the International Thespian Society by chartering a Thespian troupe, which serves as the honor society for their theatre student artists and technicians. The troupe recognizes and rewards student achievement by inducting eligible students into the International Thespian Society. Grades 9-12.

Thespians receive a wide range of benefits and opportunities throughout their high school careers and become Thespian alumni after graduation. As a Thespian, you uphold the Thespian motto, “Act well your part; there all the honor lies.” Questions? Contact HHCA Theater Director Michelle McElroy-Cox (mmcelroy@hhca.org).

Junior Beta Club (Middle School NHS) The Junior Beta Club serves as the Honor Society for students in 6th-8th grade. Membership is awarded based on academic achievement after one complete year of Middle School. Junior Beta Club's motto is to serve others in gratitude for the gifts we have received from God. The club participates in schoolwide fundraising and service events throughout the year.

Questions about Junior Beta Club? Contact Middle School Mentor Tamara Davis.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) FCA seeks to unite faith with athletics to impact the world for Christ. HHCA's FCA chapter meets on Wednesday mornings during the school year and is open to all Middle School and Upper School students.

Small groups and guest speakers encourage student athletes to be good examples for Christ on our campus, in competition, and in the community. We participate in FCA's annual Fields of Faith and we participate in leadership and athletic camps throughout the year. In the past, student athletes have participated in FCA "Serve" which finds ways to serve in the community together with other schools in the area.

Questions about FCA? Contact Coach Matt Smith.

Enviornmental Club HHCA students become environmental entrepreneurs as they spearhead projects that help protect our local environment and help create a "greener" campus. Current project examples include Creation of repurposed bike racks, reducing use of one-time plastics and nonbiodegradable waste in the cafe, and the organization of a student uniform drive to reuse outgrown clothing.

Questions about HHCA's Environmental Club? Contact Upper School Mentor Megan Robbins

Future Business Leaders of America Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is for students interested in professional business careers.

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. High school students will gain a competitive edge in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.

Questions about FBLA? Contact Jordan Ingolia or Mary Delle Robinson.

Pep Band and Jazz Band As the Eagles football season quickly approaches, the Eagles Pep Band begins preparing to bring a whole new level of energy to Eagles football games! The pep band is a great way for our music students to support fellow eagles on the field and during pep rallies! If you are interested, be sure to come to pep band camp on Saturday August 12th from 10am-2pm to learn the music and meet new faces!

You can see Mr. Berry in the band room for more details!

Student Leadership

HHCA Student Leadership is a group of Upper School students committed to developing leadership skills while working together to create a positive school culture. The group was selected through an application process in the spring and meets weekly during E10.

Leadership students plan and organize student events and work diligently to create a positive environment and supportive high school experience for the entire HHCA student body.

Coached by Ignite2Unite's Jason Jedamski and inspired by his work with Breaking Down the Walls, HHCA Student Leadership's goal is to connect students, create empathy within the student body, build social awareness and form meaningful, Christ-centered relationships. The group began with 12 students last year and has grown to 68 students this year.

Teens for Healthy Youth The mission of Teens for Healthy Youth (THY) is to promote positive teen health through: Leadership Positive Youth Development Peer-to-Peer Education Advocacy Community Service We create service projects and learning opportunities related to substance use prevention, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, mental health awareness, stress awareness, teen violence awareness, the campaign for tobacco-free kids, and self-harm awareness.

Vex Robotics Club HHCA students in 4th-12th grade have the opportunity to participate in HHCA's Robotics Club and VEX IQ and VEX 5 Robotics Competition Teams. As team members, students have the opportunity to learn far more than science and engineering principles.

VEX encourages creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving in groups. Lower and Middle School students participate on VEX IQ teams and Upper School students participate on VEX 5 teams. VEX Robotics hosts the world’s largest robotics competition for students all over the world to compete against one another using a robot of their own design. Tournaments to determine the best teams are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April.

Zonta Z-Club HHCA's Zonta Z-Club is open to all Upper School girls. Its purpose is to foster a spirit of service among the young women throughout the school, the local community, and beyond. HHCA's Z-Club sponsors several events during the year, including: Collecting non-perishable food items and donations for turkeys for Bluffton Self Help’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Sponsoring a school-wide Operation Christmas Child campaign to fill shoeboxes with goodies for impoverished children around the world.

Organizing an “End It Day” fundraiser in February to raise awareness about human trafficking. Last year, we raised $300 for Fresh Starts Healing Hearts (a local freedom organization changing the lives of young women).

Hosting an annual Blood Drive in the spring--one pint can save three lives.

Conducting a kindness-oriented event for our school community. Last year, we held “Mayfair” for all Upper School students. There were food trucks, game stations (with corn hole and spike ball), sidewalk chalk, music, and dancing. The “cost” of attendance was a non-perishable food item for Bluffton Self Help.

HOSA-Health Occupations Students of America HOSA, a non-profit, student-led organization of Future Health Professionals, is the largest international organization operating in schools for students enrolled in health science and biomedical sciences programs and serving those interested in pursuit of career in health and biomedical professions.

Questions? Ask Rachel Lucania and Jordan Ingolia.

Chess Students will learn how to play chess. This entails the basic movements of the pieces and basic strategies. They'll learn critical thinking skills and how to engage in respectful and friendly competition. They'll have the opportunity to play in local tournaments as well as SCISA's Fall and Spring Tournaments with other schools throughout the state of SC. Questions? Ask Matthew Lingafelt.

Youth In Government "This unique program is made up of thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-government programs.

Participants immerse themselves in experiential civic engagement, debate issues that affect citizens in their state and even propose legislation. The program culminates with teens serving as delegates at their state conference, debating bills on the floor of the legislature." (from YMCA's Youth and Government page) Questions? Ask Matthew Lingafelt.

STEM CLUB Enhance students to be advanced in engineering by improving their engineering abilities, leadership roles and experience with real world projects while simultaneously being able to help the community with any projects that have the potential of giving students an engineering experience.

Questions? Ask Amy Inglis.

Communis Alpha This club is created for the purpose of raising up our next mass communicators and broadcasters. We will be learning basics of broadcasting and allowing students to announce and commentate on HHCA Varsity sporting events. Students will also have the opportunity to understand the concepts of "personality types" in broadcasting and event commentating. All resources may entail live broadcast, podcasting, and pre-recorded or live interviews; we will be utilizing Hudl TV and Youtube (HHCA News). We will also have students setting up and running AV for HHCA athletics/ entertainment needs.

Come and be the next face of HHCA Mass Communications! Join the new "Communis Alpha!"

Interact Club

The main purpose of Interact is connection. Many students who complete service hours can feel unfulfilled or disconnected from where they serve. However, by joining Interact, they can make connections and feel fulfillment.

Interact will not just be a club that does a few community service events a year, but instead it has have numerous opportunities throughout the academic year. Students will gain a closer bond with their community and be able to display their Christian Values in different settings. Examples of potential service opportunities could include visiting retirement homes, cleaning up litter, or helping with Food Drives. These are just examples, but really the possibilities are endless. Interact Club is open to Upper School students who are eager to make a difference in their community.

Model UN From Model UN website: "Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more."

Questions? Ask Mr. Lingafelt.

Journalism The Journalism Club is dedicated to helping HHCA's students not just study journalism, but apply it. Our goal each year is to release monthly publications that inform students about events at HHCA. The Crest is meant to update and inform those interested in HHCA's culture.

If you have any questions email Camille Sposato at sposato.camille@hhca.org, news@hhca.org, or Ms. McGowan at cmcgowan@hhca.org.

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Crossword

Across

2. How many varsity sports are offered in the fall?

4. Which HHCA Mentor returned this year to teach math?

5. Who directs the pep band?

7. Which sport does the pep band play for?

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1. What month is the play “Little Women” being performed?

3. Where/When can you find out more club information?

6. What is the theme for the first home football game?

8. How many inches should the strawberry cream cheese cookies be apart from each other on the pan?