Newsletter February 20, 2015

THE WOODLANDS THE WOODLANDS

C H R I S T I AACADEMY N CHRISTIAN A C A D E M Y FEBRUARY 20, 2015

A Note From Dr. Bruce Hunter

Sometimes God’s plan for us takes unexpected paths. Such is the case for my wife, Jan, and I. We have seen God at work removing every barrier to the purchase of the home of our dreams close to our daughter and three grandchildren in Richmond, Virginia. We are following His leading and will be moving in June.

Change often includes both joy and sorrow. The hardest part of this process for me is having to leave the students, parents, teachers and administrators I have come to know and love. In my 30 plus years in Christian education, Woodlands Christian has been, by far, the best school of which I have been a part. I know many of you realize this, but you have a treasure in Julie Ambler and Steve Zeal. It has been an honor to serve alongside them. I will watch from a distance and with great fondness as the Lord continues to richly bless Woodlands Christian.

In His service,

Bruce Hunter

Thank you, Dr. Hunter for your service to The Woodlands Christian Academy!

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Upper School News Rotary Young Leadership Awards Shelby Newcomb and Megan Powers, members of the Class of 2016, were awarded the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) at a recent luncheon. RYLA is Rotary's leadership training program for young people. RYLA emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth, and aims to • Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth • Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders • Encourage leadership of youth by youth • Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.

Sixth Grade Supports Our Troops

Sixth grade students put the recent three day weekend to good use by shopping for, packing and shipping 33 care packages to our service men and women. The packages were sent to sailors serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. The class has a personal connection to the Vinson as Tyler Van Horn’s cousin is currently serving aboard the ship.

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Information and photos submitted by Patti Van Horn.

Thanks From The Interact Club!

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The Interact Club would like to thank all those who donated items to the Dress For Barbara program.

Through your generosity over 30 dresses were collected.

Thank you!

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

Warrior Girls’ & Boys’ Varsity Basketball Bi-District Playoff Game vs.

Our Lady Of The Hills !

Friday, February 20

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Booster Club Barbecue - 5:00 p.m. !

Girls’ game - 6:00 p.m.

Boys’ game - 7:30 p.m.

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WHITE! OUT Wear WHITE to the game on Friday! ! tickets available!

Limited number of game $6.00/adults $4.00/students and children 6 years and older Tickets available at the reception desk in the Timothy Building.

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Please note - Booster Club membership (Cash or checks only please.)

admission does not apply for playoff games.

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warrior Girls’ Swim Team Breaks State Records At Meet Six Warrior swimmers qualified for the state meet this year and ended the season with great successes. As a team, the girls finished as state runner-up. This is an amazing accomplishment considering only four girls raced. We have great hope for next year as there are no graduating seniors on the team.

A huge congratulations goes out to Katie Albertson, Sara Beth Bryant, Hannah Bub and Hailey Hanigan for breaking the state records in both the 200 medley relay and the 200 free relay! Team points were also earned by Katie Albertson who finished 8th in the 50 freestyle and 9th in the 100 freestyle. Sara Beth Bryant earned a second place silver medal in the 200 IM and a gold in the 500 freestyle, swimming personal best times in both events. Her 500 freestyle time was also a new school

record. Hannah Bub finished first and received a gold medal in the 200 freestyle and also set a new score record. In the 100 breaststroke, Bub brought home the silver medal. Hailey Hanigan rounded out the team points by placing 4th in the 100 backstroke and 7th in the 100 butterfly.

Jake Copeland and Jake Pollitt gave excellent effort in their events as well!

Jake Copeland placed 11th and 12th in the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke. Jake Pollitt finished his season in a strong way with a 4th place finish and personal best time in the 50 freestyle and a 7th place finish in the 100 freestyle. Jake's time in the 50 freestyle is also a new school record! Way to go Warriors!

Information and photos submitted by Coach Kathryn Bub.

Warrior Track Season Off And Running The Warrior varsity track team participated in its first outdoor track meet of the season this past Saturday at Rosehill Christian School. The boys’ team won the meet handily, and the girls’ team finished in second place.

There were a number of highlights — - Darcy Sanford - new school record in the discus - Collin Bonner - new school record in the shot put - Calvin Thedinger - third fastest 200m in school history - Andrew Parker - third fastest 400m in school history - Morgan Young - second farthest in long jump in school history - Riley Farra - third farthest in Triple Jump in school history - Numerous personal best marks established Overall we earned 21 gold medals, 12 silver and 6 bronze! Way to go Warriors! Our next meet is this Saturday, Feb 21 at Fort Bend Christian where we will go up against larger and more competitive schools.

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Information and photos submitted by Coach Tom Earle.

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All School News

A funtastic Christian summer day camp at The Woodlands Christian Academy!

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For kids ages 5-11 years old !

Field trips, sports, swimming and more! !

Come for one week or come ALL summer! !

Camp Directors Daysha and Nate Sanford have over 32 years of camp experience! !

For more information or to register please click here!

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