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CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY A C A D E M Y MARCH 1, 2013
Chapel at Woodlands Christian The mission statement of The Woodlands Christian Academy reads as follows: The Woodlands Christian Academy is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school that integrates learning with biblical faith and challenges our students to reach their highest potential spiritually, academically, physically and socially - for the glory of Jesus Christ. Our weekly chapels provide students with a unique opportunity to worship together on a regular basis. In addition to student led praise and worship time, upper school students delve deeper into spiritual matters in small group discussions facilitated by faculty members.
Lower school chapel is a time of praise, learning and fun! Pastor Brian Dunn engages students with high energy songs and illustrated Bible lessons. He recently used students to demonstrate the battle between David and Goliath (see below right). Student singers help to lead worship and, Pastor Brian is taking the music of lower school chapel to a new level by forming a student praise band! (See photos at bottom of page.)
Chapel is the culmination of the Woodlands Christian mission where students of all ages use their talents; draw closer to one another; learn Biblical truths and worship the Lord together.
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Upper School News CSI - Woodlands Christian The high school chemistry classes have been working on the application of their current study topics in Forensic Science. So far each chemistry class has completed several forensic labs. The Pre-AP chemistry sophomores have successfully determined the identity of a suspected murder based on fingerprint analysis, shoe size/shape analysis, fiber analysis, and blood analysis. The students also determined the method of the murder which was poisoning.
In the AP chemistry class, students have been studying bonding. In their first few forensic labs, they have analyzed how dyes stick to different fabrics at different levels of color intensity based on bonding properties and have also determined the way in which different fabrics burn. This burn test is useful in identifying fabrics found at crime scenes. The AP class also analyzed red blood cell volume content to determine if blood-doping was involved in a cycling race as alleged by the 4th place winner. The results indicated that the 4th place winner was just a sore loser, the top three contestants were all within normal levels of red blood cells. Many other high school science classes at Woodlands Christian are also involved in forensic lab experiments as it has become a third quarter focus in the high school. Forensic themed projects will be on exhibit at Science Night on Thursday, March 21st. Article and photos submitted by Pam Masau.
Rotary Young Leadership Awards Two members of the junior class were recently honored by the Woodlands Chapter of Rotary International. Katie Van Horn and James Ray received 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
MARCH 1, 2013
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
Warrior Basketball Advances To Final Four With victories in the area and regional rounds of the TAPPS 3A state championship playoffs, the Warriors have earned their third consecutive trip to the semi-final round of the state playoffs. Before a packed house at Woodlands Christian on Friday, February 22 the Warriors defeated Beaumont Legacy Christian 73-48. The team didn’t have long to savor the victory before moving on the regional round of the playoffs on Tuesday, February 26. The Warriors travelled to Bryan to face
Round Rock Christian and came away with a decisive 97-53 victory. The team will now face a familiar district foe, St. Thomas Episcopal, in the state semi-final game to be played on Friday, March 1 at Summit High School in Mansfield, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Should the team be victorious on Friday night, they will play in the state championship game, also at Summit High School, on Saturday, March 2. Tip off for this game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. (details below).
VARSITY BASKETBALL TAPPS 3A STATE SEMI-FINALS Friday, March 1 Woodlands Christian v. St. Thomas Episcopal 9:00 p.m. @ Summit High School 1071 Turner Warnell Road Mansfield, Texas 76001 Click here for directions
If necessary -TAPPS 3A State Championship Game Saturday, March 2 6:00 p.m. @ Summit High School
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warrior Golf Earns Team Title At Tournament The varsity Golf Team took home the team title in the 1st Annual SATCH Invitational Golf Tournament at April Sound Country Club on Monday, February 25. Despite some very difficult conditions with wind gusts over 30 mph and cold temperatures, the team stayed focused and pulled out the win. The Warriors were led by James Ray and Davis Galassini who finished 3rd and 4th overall. Congratulations James Ray, Davis Galassini, Austin Andersen, Travis Ray, and Fabian Reyes on the first win of the year with many more to come. Article and photo submitted by George Leppert.
Warrior Baseball And Softball To Compete In Tournaments The Warrior baseball and softball teams continue to gear up for their upcoming district games by competing in tournaments. The baseball team will compete in the John Cooper tournament on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 28-March 2. The Warriors’ tournament games will be played at Woodlands Christian on Thursday at 5:15 p.m. on Friday at 3:00 p.m., and on Saturday at 10:00 am. The Warriors host a district game against Cypress Christian on on Tuesday, March 19 with the first pitch scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The Warrior softball team will travel to Bellville for the Faith Academy tournament on Friday and Saturday, March 1-2. The team will play their first district game of the season at Woodlands Christian on Tuesday, March 19 when they take on Cypress Christian. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Up to the minute schedule information for your favorite teams is just a click away! Boys’ Varsity Basketball . Varsity Baseball Varsity Softball . Varsity Track . Varsity Golf MS Softball . MS Green Baseball . MS Track
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All School News The Woodlands Christian Academy
Auction & Gala
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott April 13, 7:00 p.m.
Announcing the VIP Preview Party! Event Tickets and Tables on Sale Now! VIP Preview Party! Silent Auc+on! Bid Boards! Live Auc+on!
Come enjoy a deligh;ul evening of food, fun and fellowship. Tickets for this fes+ve evening are $150 each. Tables of 10 are also available for purchase at $1,500, $3,000 or $5,000. Invite friends, family or colleagues! Click here to purchase a table for your group now!
Individuals/ couples wanAng to sit together are encouraged to combine their Acket orders. Simply place the checks and a list of names of those wan+ng to sit together in one envelope and submit it to the front office recep+onist. We will gladly seat those who purchase individual +ckets at tables with availability. U n fo r t u n a t e l y, w e c a n n o t accommodate sea+ng requests outside of those made by groups who purchase their +ckets together.
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to browse the silent auc+on and bid board items before the crowds arrive and the bidding frenzy begins! The VIP Preview Party will commence at 6:00 p.m., one hour before the doors open for the event. A\endees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages while perusing the many silent auc+on and bid board items in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. All event underwriters and table sponsors contribu+ng $5,000 or more will receive 10 complimentary +ckets to the Preview Party. Event underwriters and table sponsors contribu+ng $3,000 will receive four complimentary +ckets. Individual +ckets for this auc+on preview opportunity are also available for $50 each. Purchase your +ckets to the VIP Preview Party here.
AucAon Fever is Spreading! Thanks to the generosity of our families, community members and business owners, we are very excited to highlight the following items that will be up for bid during our auc+ons. If you would like to donate an item or know of a business or individual with a dona+on please contact Laura Vanderpool at sydums@sbcglobal.net.
Score Big with Sports Memorabilia! Calling all sports fans! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to own a piece of Woodlands Chris+an sports history. A variety of priceless and authen+c Warrior sports equipment autographed by our varsity and middle school athletes will be available during the silent auc+on. We will have offerings from our football, baseball, soTball, volleyball and basketball teams, just to name a few.
The Bid Board is FIRED Up! Pack your bags and get ready to head to Angel Fire, New Mexico. The high bidder on this bid board item will enjoy five days and four nights in this beau+ful mountain retreat home, which features three bedrooms, a loT and accommodates nine people. The home can be used between April 14, 2013 and March 31, 2014, with limited excep+ons.
The Live AucAon is Stylin’! Give your wardrobe a makeover with an exclusive Michael Kors shopping experience. This recent and highly an+cipated addi+on to Market Street offers accessories and sportswear that epitomize chic, sophis+cated style. The winner of this live auc+on item will receive $10,000 in Michael Kors giS cards. In addi+on, you’ll be able to shop during a private session, receiving individual a\en+on from the sales associates of this high fashion retailer. Click here for informa/on on all our exci/ng live auc/on offerings! MARCH 1, 2013
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Warrior Camp is a FUNTASTIC Christian summer day camp for kids ages 5-11. Join Coaches Daysha and Nate Sanford and their awesome staff for one week or all summer for the most fun you've ever had - Warrior Camp! This camp is open to everyone, not just Woodlands Christian students, so invite your friends to attend with you! Click here for more details.
The Armory Needs You! Stacie Phillips (left), our campus store manager, is looking for a few volunteers to assist in The Armory Monday-Friday. Morning and afternoon openings are available. Interested? Contact Stacie Phillips at sphillips@twca.net or 936-273-2555, ext. 1322.
MARCH 1, 2013