THE WOODLANDS

THE C H WOODLANDS RISTIAN

A C A D E M ACADEMY Y CHRISTIAN MAY 23, 2014

Congratulations - Class of 2014 Katy Adams - Wheaton College, Baylor University, Covenant College, John Brown University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University

Clive Barrett - Texas A&M

Breanna Guthrie - Texas A&M University, Baylor University,

Colorado School of Mines, Texas Tech University, University of Alabama, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

University-Corpus Christi

Jordan Hanigan - Samford

Cole Benson - Texas Christian

Brown University, Ouachita Baptist University, Stephen F. Austin University

University, Butler University

Austin Bocciardi - Tarleton State University, Berry College, Prairie

View A&M University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Galveston, West Texas A&M University

Hope Bradshaw - Texas A&M University, Abilene Christian

University, Baylor University, Texas Tech University

Abby Caron - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Sam Houston State

University, Southwestern University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Galveston, West Texas A&M University

Eun Sung Cheon - International missions work with PMA Taekwondo

Rachel Earle - LeTourneau

University, Baylor University, Dallas

Baptist University, Houston Baptist University, Stephen F. Austin University, University of Mary HardinBaylor

Margaret Echols - University of Oklahoma, Baylor University,

University of Arkansas, University of Florida

Matthew Griggs - Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-

Commerce, Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi, Texas State University, West Texaas A&M University

University, Baylor University, John

Michael Sacks - Sam Houston State University, Arizona State

University, Baylor University, Costal Carolina University, Midwestern State University, Oklahoma State University, Texas Tech University, Trinity University, University of Mississippi

Logan Shearer - Missouri

University of Science and Technology, Colorado School of

Kimberly Kienholz - University

Mines, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

University

Tristian Suayan- Trinity

of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Asbury

Chelsea Ledbetter - Texas A&M University, Abilene Christian

University, Baylor University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Trent Mallory - Tarleton State

University, Texas A&M UniversityBlinn

Sidney Newcomb - Texas A&M

University, Austin College, Houston

Baptist University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Katie Van Horn- Texas A&M University, Baylor University, Colorado School of Mines

Isabel Vargas - University of

Alabama, Auburn University, Baylor

University, Louisiana State University, University of Georgia

University, Baylor University

Summer Wheeler - University of

Maddy Petty - Baylor University,

Colorado School of Mines, Texas A&M University

Concordia University, Elon University, Georgia Southern University, The University of Mississippi, The University of Tennessee, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Haley Pounds - Texas A&M University

James Ray - University of

Oklahoma, Concordia University,

DePaul University, Hofstra University, Southern New Hampshire University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University

Katie Rogers - Wheaton College, Baylor University, Texas A&M University, Trinity University

Texas-Austin, Baylor University,

Wyatt Wheeler - Texas Christian University, Baylor University, Texas A&M University

Grace Winnon - Sam Houston State University

The Class of 2014 has been awarded $2,233,808 in merit based scholarship offers. Baccalaureate Friday, May 23 6:00 p.m. Commencement Saturday, May 24 4:00 p.m. Crossroads Baptist Church 5000 College Park Drive, The Woodlands, Texas

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Lower School News The Agape League Under the direction of Mrs. Nancy Casey, lower school students presented The Agape League on Thursday, May 15 at StoneBridge Church. This highoctane musical is a superhero adventure about the fruit of the Spirit. The members of the Agape League face an enemy in their own ranks when one of their members, Ironblade, forgets his superhero identity and becomes entangled in the pervasive worldly culture. The team works together to utilize their true source of power - God’s Word - to hold on to their strength and bring Ironblade back into the fold. It was a wonderful evening of drama and music with a message. Thanks to all who worked so diligently to make The Agape League a great success!

MAY 23, 2014

Lower School News 5th Grade Promotion & Awards Ceremony

Students in Mrs. Gonzalez’ and Mrs. Baldwin’s 5th grade classes marked their promotion to middle school and were honored for their achievements at a special ceremony held on Thursday, May 22.

Lower School Awards Day Students in 1st through 4th grades were honored for their achievements at special awards ceremonies on Wednesday, May 21.

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Upper School News Seussical, Jr. On Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, the upper school theatre arts department presented Seussical, Jr., the first ever Broadway production at Woodlands Christian. Based on the works of Dr. Seuss, this fantastical musical transported the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus. Featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters such as Horton the Elephant and the Cat in the Hat, Seussical, Jr. was great fun for all ages! Bravo to the student cast and crew for their outstanding performances both onstage and off. Many thanks to Susie King and Heidi Sweet for their tireless efforts in bringing this production to Woodlands Christian.

Dads & Grads Breakfast The Class of 2014 enjoyed the fourth annual Dads & Grads Breakfast on Friday, May 16. Senior class members and their fathers were treated to a special breakfast prepared by junior class dads. Thanks to all the dads who made this a very memorable event for their graduating seniors. After enjoying their breakfast, the class of 2014 boarded the Woodlands Christian bus for a day of putt-putt golf and lunch at the Kemah Boardwalk. The winner of the fourth annual Woodlands Christian Senior Class Putt-Putt Tournament was James Ray (see photo at left).

Photo courtesy Pam Masau. MAY 23, 2014

Upper School News Biology Students Visit SpectraCell Laboratories

Mrs. Shonda Majors’ AP biology class recently had the opportunity to tour the SpectraCell Laboratories in Houston. The lab encompasses over 30,000 square feet and specializes in micronutrient testing for patients and clinicians.  Students toured the large facility and marveled at the high tech equipment – including robots that meted out accurate measures of liquid while maintaining a constant temperature.  The students also enjoyed getting to see the industrial versions of the new biology lab equipment the school acquired this spring.   Students were fascinated by one of the blood tests SpectraCell performs.  The test detects a mutation by looking for a certain DNA sequence coding.   Student Katie Van Horn said, “It was really neat to see the concepts about phenotypes and genotypes come alive in a detectable way!” Information and photo submitted by Suzette Wheeler.

AP Chemistry, Not Finished Yet! The AP exam was over, but was the AP Chemistry class? Nope! Chemistry students had one final lab challenge to complete, and they did so with flying colors - no pun intended, well, maybe a little. The challenge was to use six different sets of chemicals to make six colors of the rainbow. Simply dissolving a solid to make a solution of a color did not count. A chemical reaction had to be performed, and then its equilibrium position had to be shifted. To obtain the color purple, the solution had to be heated. It would revert back to pink if it was allowed to cool. To obtain the color red, students began with a slightly basic solution and added carbon dioxide by slowly by breathing into it through a straw. There were several ways to obtain each color, and the student groups each figured out their own unique ways to get them. Look closely and you will notice the many different hues produced by the experiment. Information and photos submitted by Pam Masau.

MAY 23, 2014

ALL SCHOOL NEWS

NOW OPENING ADDITIONAL CLASSES! The Woodlands Christian Academy has now opened additional sections of 1st – 5th grades to accommodate the growing demand for accredited, Christian, college preparatory education. For application information, please visit www.twca.net

Maria, Class of 2021

Summer Office Hours Begin May 27

Summer Prayer Time!

Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join us in the lobby of the Timothy Building as we lift up our school in prayer!

Campus Closed May 26 and June 30-July 4

We will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday - Thursday, beginning Monday, June 2 and continuing throughout the summer months.

Offices closed on Fridays

Classes Resume Wednesday, August 13

Warrior Round Up! Wednesday, July 31 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MPR Lands’ End Uniforms, school lunch program, and more!

Have a safe and restful summer! A merry heart does good like a medicine.... Proverbs 17:22

MAY 23, 2014