CPA magazine 2013-14 Year In Review

CPA13-14 A Year In Review | July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

Principals’ Perspectives Seeking to Serve Academically Speaking

Tr ansformation through education

Dear CPA Community, After 29 years, 2013-14 was a season of transition, as Richard B. Anderson became Headmaster Emeritus on July 1, 2014.

It was a time filled with celebrations honoring this faithful headmaster and praising God for the growing ministry of Christ Presbyterian Academy. At the end of the year, Assistant Headmaster/High School Principal Nate Morrow moved into the headmaster role, as planned. The board is grateful for the strong working relationship of these two leaders and the seamless transition of duties. We are fully confident in Nate’s strong and visionary leadership going forward, while at the same time, we are very grateful Richard will remain among us as Headmaster Emeritus. We also welcomed Dr. Parker C. Altman as the new high school principal. All of us on the board, along with CPA Leadership, anticipate continued excellence for our high school students and faculty under Dr. Altman’s guidance.

The board has been, and will continue to be, focused on long-range issues. Those include affordability, spiritual relevance and vitality, endowment, facilities, and how the Academy impacts the city of Nashville. We trust the school’s administration to run the day-to-day operations in an effective manner, and while we do address current issues, our primary task is to think strategically about what needs to be accomplished in the coming years to assure the Academy’s future health and ministry effectiveness.

We are grateful for the relationship between CPA and Christ Presbyterian Church, and we look forward to continuing to work together closely on our shared campus and kingdombuilding goals.

Thank you for your support of the Academy in 2013-14, and we pray you and your family will have a wonderful year.

Dear CPA Families, Soli Deo Gloria ... III John 4...Kingdom education ...

Christian worldview.

These are words we use often at CPA. What do the words mean as we look back on year 29 at the Academy? What do these words mean for the 1,347 alumni who have graduated in our twenty-three senior classes?

They add up to this: transformation through education.

And where have these 1,347 ended up ... these prayerfully transformed lives?

They have ended up, literally, all over the world.

They have ended up as: teachers and coaches, college professors, doctors and nurses, attorneys, researchers, pastors and missionaries, dads and moms, actors, dancers, musicians, producers ... the list goes on and on.

They all have one thing in common: they were presented with the Gospel and engaged in transformational education with faculty and staff who loved them— on the campus at 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard.

Our hope is they are approaching their endeavors ... their callings ... by walking in the truth. This truly brings us no greater joy...

Soli Deo Gloria.

To God Alone Be the Glory.

Blessings,

Richard B. Anderson

Headmaster 2013-14 Headmaster emeritus 2014-15

Dear Academy Families and Friends, The past school year marked an important transition and rite of passage for our school community. We said goodbye to our beloved headmaster, Richard Anderson, who retired after 29 years of service to our school. Under his wisdom and leadership, CPA graduated 22 classes, expanded into new buildings, and took enrollment from 124 to 1291 students.

The year was also a landmark in my own life, as I said goodbye to my last senior class and closed the door to the principal’s office for the final time. My eight years as principal at CPA were filled with indelible memories, life-changing relationships, and characterbuilding challenges. We learned and laughed with the student body through victories and struggles; we worked together and celebrated student achievements, accolades, and accomplishments. Although I treasure my experiences, I was also excited to welcome Dr. Parker Altman as the new high school principal.

The CPA Magazine allows us to pause and reflect upon what God has done in our school.

His provisions continually surpass all our expectations. We are here to create an atmosphere of trust and authenticity that inspires students to strengthen their Godgiven talents in order to impact our culture for Christ. The educational ministry of CPA grants unique opportunities to build relationships with our students and walk beside them on the journey God planned for this community. As we embark on a new chapter, I look forward to leading us through the great adventure He has planned for our school.

Thank you for being a part of CPA. Sincerely,

Yours in Him, Nathaniel H. Morrow

Assistant Headmaster/ High School Principal 2013-14 Headmaster 2014-15

Bruce C. Williams Board Chairman

2013-14 Board of Trustees VOTING MEMBERS Bruce Williams (Chair) Bob Bradshaw Kate Jackson Steve Jackson Bill Mooney Clayton Price Jennifer Randolph The Rev. Scott Sauls

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Gary Scudder John Thompson NON-VOTING MEMBERS Richard Anderson Nathaniel Morrow Matt Moore Anne Purdy Rhonda Smith

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2013-14 Leadership Team Richard B. Anderson Headmaster

Nathaniel Morrow

ASST. HEADMASTER & HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Kelly Fuller

Preschool Principal

Katherine Koonce

academic dean

Paula Flautt

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Rhonda Smith

Mike Ellson

Anne Purdy

Matt Moore

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR executive dIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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12 Features

28 traditions

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Principals’ Perspectives

10 Seeking to Serve 12 Summer@CPA

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Academics 14 Academically Speaking 15 Teaching for the Future

Commendation Crossover Commencement

35 matriculation 38 ALUMNI

16 Recognitions

Arts

20 Staging—A Lesson in Life

Athletics

24 The Unseen

Celebration

Alumni Profiles, Updates, News

48 Development 49 vital volunteer connection 50 CPA at the Ryman

Remembering. Honoring.

Celebrating.

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Principals’ Perspectives School principals have a unique perspective—at times both microscopic and macroscopic.

Here are four reflections from our principals as they share how small, yet intentional, moments became transformative in the lives of their students.

In our world, it is the smallest victories —the triumphs of mastering a few words of sign language, recognizing colors, serving others, understanding how to be gentle with our friends, learning to pray — those are our moments of transformation.”

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into caregivers, achievers, competitors, discoverers, organizers, future thinkers… in the plan He has for each one…”

Anne Purdy

Preschool Principal

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...God’s little ones have begun the transformation Elementary School Principal

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Although we may never see the fruit of our labor, we rest in the assurance that

For the next hour, I watched 93 high school students

God, who has begun a good work, will carry it through until completion.�

proclaim truth and speak life over each other,

Rhonda Smith

Nate Morrow

Middle School Principal

calling out the glory God had uniquely placed in each of them.�

High School Principal

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Small Victories Kelly Fuller

Preschool principal

Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

victories – the triumphs of mastering a few words of sign language, recognizing colors, serving others, understanding how to be gentle with our friends, learning to pray – those are our moments of transformation. How can that compare to the extraordinary changes the older students go through before they leave CPA and venture into adulthood?

Let me start with some honesty: I struggled with what I wanted to say here, and how to say it.

And then I came upon this verse that provided immediate clarity:

(1 John 3:2-3)

I think that struggle came from my unique perspective, both as the principal of the CPA Preschool and as someone who just finished her first year at the Academy. The other principals at CPA have spent years, even decades, witnessing the transformative moments that have indelibly altered their students’ lives, and these administrators have gained and shared much wisdom based on their experiences.

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. (Mark 10: 13-16)

So what could I share? My students are the littlest of angels, tiny individuals just beginning to blossom into what they will one day become. In our world, it is the smallest

The simple truth is that my students, these little children, are God’s chosen ones, just as is every student at the Academy. I will be eager to watch each child’s personal transformation

through his or her continued education, and I hope to marvel at every aspect of what these students will eventually become. I truly hope, and truly believe, the time in our preschool can and will be a critical part of the journey.

But in my first year at CPA, the biggest transformation has been my own, and it is the children themselves, and their families, and all of the wonderful teachers and staff at CPA, who have made that happen. I worked for many years in a similar educational setting, but CPA has taught me the meaning of community, of faith, and of family.

The children I see every day – including my own little girl – are the ones who, in so many ways, change my life and the lives of their teachers. As the Gospel of Mark makes so clear, to receive the kingdom of God we must become more like our children, our hearts open to each other, ready to receive God. And every single day, the students at the preschool and their amazing families, show all of us how to walk that path.

I look forward to sharing the stories of the CPA Preschool – stories of transformative growth in the lives of these precious students.

But for now, for what my teachers and my family and I have experienced in the last year, I can only thank the children themselves. They have shown us the way to God.

He took a little child and had him stand among them.

Taking him in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”

(Mark 9: 36-37)

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Our Pilgrims’ Progress Anne Purdy

elementary school principal

And Jesus matured, growing up in both body and spirit, blessed by both God and people.

(Luke 2:52) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

(Romans 12:2) Smiling, wide-eyed and ready to learn, five and six year olds with teary photo-snapping moms and dads, enter cautiously holding Mom’s or Dad’s hand — 40” tall and looking small to the many watching eyes. It is not long before they give the quick goodbye hug and come jumping into each day… chatting, giggling, wiggling, watching, memorizing Bible verses A-Z, reading words and sentences, numbers on and on, exploring the world called CPA, making friends, praying and praising and learning and growing one day at a time.

Turn around and the kindergartners are first graders ... losing teeth, tripping over untied shoes, full of hugs, and learning the basics for the schoolwork ahead ... seeds planted in the ground, in their minds, and in their hearts ... banding birds, tapping syllables, memorizing Luke 2 and so much more, reciting, daily growing in knowledge and understanding and a surprise look at how they might appear at age 100 ... hard work and much fun and before year end ... walking the halls with flower covered crosses proclaiming the Truth ... He died for them!

Into fourth grade ... upper elementary school, becoming a team of collaborative learners, play together, work together, problem solve and learn together, bones and rocks, punctuation and parts of speech, more multiplication, division, explorers through the years and God’s people early on . . . listen to the stories growing in knowledge and wisdom . . . self control and thoughtfulness… one hundred compliments celebrated . . . and then one hundred more!

Students emerging into . . .

Fifth graders . . . learning to consider others more than themselves while beginning to know their own and one another’s gifts and strengths and the One who formed them . . . glimpsing the truth that He has a plan even while hurdling ahead growing taller than their teachers, bumping into each others’ heads and hearts, playing as children and emulating adults ... between childhood and man/ womanhood . . . God’s little ones have begun the transformation into caregivers, achievers, competitors, discoverers, organizers, future thinkers . . . in the plan He has for each one . . . on the path to growing in wisdom, and stature, and favor with man . . . learning more and more

fully their favor with God as the knowledge of His love for them deepens . . . days turning into quickly passing years . . .

And oh how the years go by And oh how the love brings tears to my eyes All through the changes the soul never dies We fight...we laugh, we cry As the years go by….* *Simon Climie/Will Jennings Oh How the Years Go By My privilege is to witness our students — God’s precious pilgrims — being transformed, day-by-day and year-by-year, as their minds are renewed in seeking and discerning God’s will for the life we are living together.

On to second grade, reading more every day ... Old Testament truths and at least one hundred more books, math facts, more hugs, and knowledge expanded ... problem solving, conflict resolving, running fast and growing taller ... tottering between little child and emerging student ... becoming a third grader applying all the accumulated skills to truly study and write, reading for more learning, question asking, learning to really think but often acting before thought happens... multiplication facts, exploring lives of others throughout the centuries, first research paper, Pilgrim’s Progress ... Christian’s journey ... we all journey toward the calling and work He has planned for us ...

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Speaking Truth Rhonda Smith

Middle school principal

As this semester quickly came to a close, and we wrapped a ribbon on the 2013-14 school year, I eagerly anticipated the eighth grade celebration of Crossover. This event was our final opportunity to bless our students, to cover them in Scripture, and to send them off as they embarked on the next stage of their journeys.

This one night encapsulated all that we as administrators and teachers in the middle school wanted our students to take away from their three years with us.

Because, let’s face it. The middle school years can be a difficult time. As we all know, either from our own experiences or from the experiences of our children, the tumultuous storm of middle school can leave many wounds. As educators, we often wonder if we really are making a difference: Are the lessons we teach really being learned?

Do these students truly know how much they are loved and valued, not only by us, but also by their parents and by God? Do these young men and women know they have what it takes to navigate

life? Are they listening? Do they hear us?

Then I am reminded of the words of the prophet Isaiah:

So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11).

And so, I always look forward to Crossover, a time of blessing and encouragement. I always look forward to the time where we can speak Truth into the hearts of students and cover them with Scripture, for I know that the work we are doing in the middle school is not in vain. Although we may never see the fruit of our labor, we rest in the assurance that God, who has begun a good work, will carry it through until completion.

I was visiting the home of a former student who is now grown and married. There, on the bookshelves of her childhood home, I saw it: a picture of my former student and me, taken on the night of our very first Crossover fifteen years ago. Along with the picture was the Scripture that I read over her in the hope that it would be a blessing to her. I had no way of knowing if those words had made any difference. However, fifteen years later, she still has this picture. More important, fifteen years later, she still has the scripture. Yes, what we are doing does make a difference in the lives of our students.

In 2013-14, we spoke 112 Bible verses over our eighth graders as they crossed over to high school. For some of those students, we will be able to see the growth that has occurred. For others, we will not.

However, this is what I know to be true either way: God has been at work and will continue to be at work in our students. His Word will not return void. Soli Deo Gloria.

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Transforming Perceptions to a

True Reality It is often said that every class has a personality. This personality is derived from the collective experiences and interactions of those within the class and with the class as a whole. Internally, students interact and experience each other; externally, the community at large interacts and experiences the students. In a school the size of CPA, this perceived grade-level personality begets the reputation of the class, and this reputation drives how the class functions within the school community.

In June of 2013, I received an email from four rising seniors. It read simply, Mr. Morrow, we have an idea…can we meet? A few days later, we sat in my office, and the students outlined a plan for a fall senior class retreat, a first for CPA. Not surprising, they knew how their class was viewed by a portion of the school community. The Class of 2014 was seen as a “tough class,” more known for the fractured friend groups and relational struggles than for the students’ commitment to each other and to the Academy. I admit, this is what I also perceived, and I discussed this with the class on several occasions. But here were four students holding on to the hope and conviction

Nate Morrow

high school principal

that if we—the faculty—and they—the Class of 2014—could step towards each other in love and shared experience, it could be a catalyst for learning and for seeing each other in a new light.

These four young women were not afraid to try to change their school culture. These visionaries had a true understanding of their classmates and wanted others to see and appreciate it.

On a warm August night two weeks into the school year, teacher Dan Carpenter stood in front of the class on the last night of a phenomenal retreat and proclaimed, You are not a “bad” class. I know. I have watched you for the last three years…but you need to believe it. What you believe about each other is more important than what others or I believe. Look at each other; really see each other. Now take a moment and look around the room, then call out and affirm the great and life-giving things you know about each other. For the next hour, I watched 93 high school students proclaim truth and speak life over each other, calling out the glory God had uniquely placed in each of them. The freedom and forgiveness that began to swirl around the room can only be described as a holy moment.

Nine months later, I was listening to the graduation speeches for the Class of 2014. I was not surprised when my eyes welled with tears as I realized what the CPA community would lose when this class was gone. I gave silent thanks for the students who had the courage to share not just an idea, but share hope for themselves and their classmates.

I gave thanks for the Class of 2014 who reminded me that all is rarely as it seems, and there is always great beauty if we are willing to search for truth and speak it to each other.

Scripture frequently reminds us of the power of our words: they can offer life or bring death, build up or tear down, condemn or free. The Lord emphasizes this because the way we speak often colors the way we see, and how we see drives our motivation for how we engage. Christ Presbyterian Academy is committed to transformation through education.

We are a school that desires to create an atmosphere that facilitates experiences that will teach skills and shape character. However, sometimes it is the adults who are transformed in the process. Thank you to the Class of 2014 for transforming me and reminding me to speak, see, and engage with love.

The freedom and forgiveness that began to swirl around the room can only be described as a holy moment.

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Seeking

Serving is integral to the education of the whole child. It is important students see their acts of service can make a real impact in the lives of others.”

Beginning in preschool and continuing through high school, students learn how to serve, why we are called to serve, and how serving others helps us learn about the character of God. Students can serve in relevant ways and reflect on what the experience has shown them about themselves, about others, and about the city where they live.

Preschool students showed an instant enthusiasm when they learned they would be able to give gifts to families involved with the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. CPA Preschool collected Christmas gifts for two families in need. Preschool students and their families eagerly brought in over 73 gifts, 4 bikes, and numerous gift cards. The children were excited about giving during a season when young children can often focus on what they might receive. When new opportunities to serve and give were presented during the year, these students couldn’t wait to begin to give more and serve often.

At the elementary school level, serving is an organic process that offers ownership to the students. “We consider where the students want to serve”, said Dawn Ruff, Elementary School Assistant Principal. “We love local projects, and we often create tie-ins with the middle and high schools.”

The first grade penny drive, benefiting Habitat for Humanity, is an example of one such project.

The entire Academy was involved, as first graders collected pennies from students in all other grades. The students faithfully arrived early each day for two weeks and collected change at the entries to the buildings each morning. Even the preschoolers contributed by manning a lemonade stand to earn pennies to contribute.

Students had the opportunity to see how their change—pennies, nickels and dimes—forever changed life for one family. At the conclusion of their penny drive, first graders visited the site where the Habitat for Humanity house they raised funds for was built. The students actually met the family who would live in the house and reflected on the experience when they returned to campus.

“Serving is integral to the education of the whole child. It is important students see their acts of service can make a real impact in the lives of others,” said Ruff.

In middle school, service initiatives have a unique focus. “We challenge our middle school students to look outside of themselves and see the needs of others,” explains Megan Blalock, Director of Middle School Student Services. Aside from having several larger, special opportunities throughout the year, middle school students participated in at least one service initiative each month. For example, students started the year with the “Souper-Spirited” Pep Rally, during which

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Middle schoolers also participated in the Coats for Counties drive, collecting gently used outerwear for distribution to families in need throughout the city of Nashville and the surrounding counties in Middle Tennessee. In the past five years, they have collected more than 2,000 coats to keep middle Tennesseans warm.

Sixth graders set aside a day to serve nonprofit organizations in the community.

First, they learn about volunteer needs from representatives of local nonprofits. Then, organized by advisory groups, they set out to address those needs. Students provided handson service such as cleaning, sorting, folding, boxing, shopping, digging, painting, tagging and rubber-stamping to make a difference in their community. Nonprofit organizations the students partnered with include Preston Taylor Ministries, Salama, Graceworks, Charis Ministries, 147 Million Orphans, Show Hope, The Bridge, Thistle Farms, and Barefoot Republic Camp.

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they collected cans of soup to donate to Charis Ministries. Mixing fun with service is a good recipe, and middle school students do this every February. Groups of boys pool their culinary and creative talents, baking and decorating cakes to be auctioned to benefit worthy nonprofits. Middle school girls combine their resources to bid on and win the cakes. Last year’s event raised $2,400 for Preston Taylor Ministries, 147 Million Orphans, The Journey House, and Ronald McDonald House.

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to Serve In high school, serving gives students an opportunity to live out the truths they have learned, serve alongside their peers, explore their gifts, and follow their interests to more involved service.

Spencer discovered a nonprofit organization called the Miss Amazing project, a pageant for young women with special needs. She contacted the organization and was hired to organize the competition locally for the next three years.

As part of the Bible curriculum, students can enroll in Service Practicum, a class that spends an entire semester exploring ways to serve.

Students in this class were provided time to create service-oriented 20% projects. The 20% project concept is borrowed from Google and is based on the premise that when you give people time and allow them to be creative, great things happen. Students begin where their interests and a need intersect.

In 12th grade, students are allowed to enroll in Senior Practicum as an elective Bible class. These students go off campus and gain hands-on experience working for a nonprofit they are passionate about. This year, students volunteered with Amazima, Saddle Up!, High Hopes, A-Game Skate Academy, and Julia Green Elementary School.

Spencer Petty, a CPA high school student, enjoys competing in pageants and has a cousin who has Down’s syndrome. In her 20% project research,

Middle School Cake Bake

Sixth Grade Service

On High School Service Day, all students in grades 9-12 leave campus and serve at a variety of locations throughout the city. Organized by advisory groups, they assisted nonprofit organizations, widows, and families with hardships.

As students reflect on their experiences through out the year, there is growth in maturity. Through serving, students become more aware of the needs around them in their family, in their school, in their community, and in the city where they live.

Ultimately, serving becomes a part of their character ‌ for how can we serve another and remain unchanged?

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School campuses are often quiet

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and empty during the summer.

Not CPA! Anyone visiting campus during June and July saw campers on the stage, on the athletic fields, in the science labs, and filling the library or various classrooms with innovative and fun activities. CPA offered a wide range of academic, arts, and athletic camps for campers ages 4 through18.

Watch for Summer @ CPA 2015 registration available in January.

Baseball Cheerleading Rock & Soul Live Soccer Auditioning 4 Success Football Digital Scrapbooking Space Camp LEGO Adventure All-Arts Camp Crazy Chemistry Strategy Games ACT/SAT Overview The Incredible Race Acting for the Camera All-Sports Camp Volleyball Speed & Agility Camp Curtain Call Performance Babysitting & CPR Visual Arts Cartoons, Computers, and Creative Writing

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Academics

Academically

Speaking Katherine Koonce academic dean

CPA is a community, and just as with any community, its individuals are diverse. However, we share some common characteristics, the most prevalent of which is we are all learners.

Contrary to custom in most schools, the students in the classroom are not the only learners. The adults in the CPA community also hold a high responsibility and desire to learn and thus to model life-long learning. During the year, every CPA teacher participated in multiple hours of professional development, learning innovative methods and fine-tuning their pedagogical skills. The teachers read new research, attended cutting-edge conferences, and explored new ways to use technology to improve their teaching skills. Many of our teachers showcased their expertise by presenting at conferences and workshops so other educators could benefit from their knowledge.

But our teachers are not the only adult-learners in our community — our parents are actively seeking ways to learn. With the dawn of the widespread use of technology for learning, parents have found themselves in the position of student once again, sometimes even learning from their own children about the use of technology tools. The Academy has initiated several opportunities for parents to learn from the Academy staff, from experts in different fields, and from each other. In weekly sessions for parents entitled Learning about Learning, attendees were given a window into the world of learning and some insights that helped them in parenting their children. CPA moms and dads, and a number of prospective parents, spent their Friday mornings at sessions with topics such as the growth mindset, how memory works best, how children succeed, and ways to turn failures into valuable learning opportunities.

I am thankful that we have such an involved community of parents and educators at our school.

The Learning About Learning series has been a positive reminder of how well our children are being cared for and that our teachers and administration truly are trying to do what is right for all involved.

— Dad of a fourth grader

As lifelong learners and followers of Christ, the members of the CPA community can have a unique and transformative impact on our culture and our world for the glory of God.

The unique topics gave vital insights, that I would not get otherwise, to help me relate to and understand how to teach and communicate with my child.

— Dad of a first grader & a sixth grader I have realized that learning is a life-long process, and we can still positively impact our children’s ability to thrive in all arenas. I am now also more aware of the ever-changing environment in which we are all learning and it really calls for us to parent differently.

— Mom of a sophomore & three CPA graduates

These beloved teachers retired after 20+ years at the Academy and were honored at Commencement.

We are so grateful for their devotion and immeasurable contributions to CPA. (L to R): Linda Ames (26 years of service), Cheryl Daniel (25 years of service), Karen Gallagher (27 years of service).

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The Learning About Learning series has been an invaluable opportunity to better understand my children and their personalities and equip me with the knowledge and understanding of who they truly are and how they learn.

— Mom of a first grader & a sixth grader

As a new parent to CPA, the Learning About Learning series/talks were a really great way for me to start to figure out what CPA is all about. Not only were they interesting and helpful, with lots of eye-opening information, but they also gave me such a feeling of excitement and joy: to know the school that shepherds my son for seven hours every day is that interested in all that goes into learning and that this type of information is being shared and disseminated to the faculty, staff, and parents. I am really looking forward to next year’s series!

— Mom of a third grader

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Teaching for the Future Academy faculty and staff are intent on using the newest and best teaching practices for the benefit of our students. On-campus professional development hours are strategically built into the calendar. These sessions include faculty presenting field-specialty topics for colleagues in the Pay it Forward program, listening to guest speakers who are renowned in their field, webinar conferences, and roundtable discussions.

Thanks to contributions to the CPA Annual Fund, faculty and staff were also able to attend the following off-site professional development opportunities during 2013-14: FETC Technology Conference – Cindy Clinton,

–Tom Gilman 2013 International Bullying Conference – Tosha Haynes, Chris Harris Teaching the Civil War (Seminar)

– Nate Morrow, Amy Calhoun, Parker Altman, Rhonda Smith, Trudy Waters Annual Yearbook Conference – Heather Nagel Peabody Professional Institute, Beginning Teachers in

– Tyler Hall, Joseph Patton,

TAIS Conference, Taking the Next Step in Determining Your

– Bruce Francis, John Leonard, Stephen Owens

School Approach to Science

MTSBOA Sight Reading Clinic, Vanderbilt University

Summer Millican, Connie James – Keri Perry CAST Science Conference – Susan Carpenter, Diane Wright TAIS Conference – Lisa Hardin, Gayle Martin Geselle Training – Tamsyn Dreps TAPHARD for Physical Educators Conference – Kimmy Campbell, David Marmolejo, Beth Sheridan ERB Annual Conference – Andrea Boulier, Kimberly Price, Trudy Waters

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Across Content Areas

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off - c a m p u s PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES o r SEMINARS IN 2 0 1 3 - 1 4

National Science Teachers Association Conference –

Amanda Craig, Nan Dickerson, Mary Ellson – Shelly Francis, Dawn Ruff, Carrie Jennings Learning and the Brain Conference – Kim Nunn, Anne Purdy, Mary Keith Skinner FETC (iSummet Technology) Conference

It’s All About Language Conference, Vanderbilt

OG Multi-Sensory Reading Strategies Seminar

Bridget Riley, Dana Keck, Leslie Beall

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– Alex Young, Rachel Jones, Leigh Graham, Kelly Fuller TAIS Technology Conference – Andrea Arndt, Kevin Legate, Patrick Jordan, Danny Keck, Steve Haywood, Michael Couey, Carey Dincauze American Dyslexia Conference – Leslie Beall, CB Yoder University – Allen Bowen, Carey Dincauze,

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Art of Thinking: Critical and Creative Thinking Models

National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference

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Vanderbilt University’s Gifted Education Institute / The

– Ben Ellis TN Arts Academy – Lynn Jung Latin Curriculum Workshop

Michele Jennings, Anna Rider

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ACTFL Convention (Spanish)

TAIS Conference, Teacher Supervision & Evaluation

Conference for Tennessee, Pre-Kindergarten Teachers

Susan Carpenter, Linda Conley FETC Technology Conferences – Marshall Cook, Jon Kelley

From Technophobe to Technostar Conference

Vietnam and the 1960s (Seminar) – Dan Carpenter

Amy Calhoun

TAIS Conference, Teaching Math in the Middle School

Max Fuldwider

Rachel Roper, Jon Kelley

Independent Schools

– Mary Latta Brown, Marshall Cook TAIS Conference Anxiety and Students – Leslie Carpenter, Katie Songer, Katherine Koonce, Anne Purdy, Rhonda Smith Teaching in the Independent School Conference

Association of Independent School Librarians Conference

– Brenda Ferrell, Kay Reed – Dina Stevenson, Connie Thomas National athletics directors conference – Mike Ellson and Roundtable

45 Hours minimum number of professional development hours faculty members complete each year

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In middle school and high school, CPA students are formally recognized each year by faculty, community organizations, or peers for excellence in an area of study, character growth, outstanding contributions to the

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community, and other achievements. Here are the honorees from 2013-14.

Catch the Vision Award This award is given to students who have made tremendous strides and overcome challenges over their four years through hard work and dedication to their studies.

Kurtis Curran Patrick Maddux

High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian Valedictorian of the Class of 2014 Laura Carolyne Joyce Myers

Leadership Award William Trapnell - Student Body President

Boys’ and Girls’ State Each year, students from all over the state of Tennessee are selected to attend summer leadership and citizenship programs focused on government instruction.

Salutatorian of the Class of 2014 Spencer Cary Woods

Senior Awards, presented at Commencement, are endowed by friends of the Academy and selected by the high school faculty. Congratulations to this year’s recipients.

Soli Deo Gloria Award

Carson Schrode The student selected portrays a Christ-like spirit in relationships with both students and faculty. His or her achievement is consistent with potential.

Distinguished Senior Award

Carolyne Myers Awarded to the senior who has distinguished him or herself in certain area(s) of school life at CPA and contributed high-quality investment into campus activities.

Servant Leadership Award

Grace Mayernick Presented to the senior who has shown him or herself to be a leader through the vehicle of serving others. The student serves extensively at the Academy, often serving in community or even world-wide organizations.

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Trevor Condidorio - Boys’ State, alternate Ian Cude - Boys’ State, delegate Coleman Jackson - Boys’ State, alternate Alden Seger - Boys’ State, delegate Elaina Carter - Girls’ State, alternate Jennifer Hansard - Girls’ State, alternate Marianna Ward - Girls’ State, delegate Baillie Woodward - Girls’ State, delegate

Academy-nominated Awards and Scholarships Carolyne Myers - Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship, nominee Chloe McFadden - Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, nominee Jordan Baker - George Eastman Young Leader’s Award, recipient Casey Smith - Randolph College Book Award Jaela Scaife - Rhodes Book Award Harley Seger - Governor’s School for the Arts for Music and for Theatre, selection to attend Chloe McFadden - National Honor Society Scholarship, nominee Rebekah McKerley - National Honor Society Scholarship, nominee Carris Campbell - National Council of Teachers of English Writing Award, state recipient

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Mary Eveleen Brown - Sewanee Award for Excellence in Writing United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School Appointment Connor Brown Centre Fellows Scholarship Program Jordan Baker Carris Campbell Mac Keck Baillie Woodward Davidson College Bryan Scholar, nominee Jessica Clarke Executive Women International Scholarship Brock Preheim Furman Scholars Jacob Gunter Jennifer Hansard Parker Howell Sam Johnson Casey Smith Moss-Oliver Award Jake Allsmiller Nashville Predator’s Jack Diller Education Foundation Award, nominees Caroline Conley Corinne Oliphant Brock Preheim William Trapnell National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award, nominee Andrew Manuel University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship, nominee Ruby Monette-Meadow University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship, nominee Jessica Clarke Violet, William, David, and Ernest Hampton Memorial Scholarship, nominee Ruby Monette-Meadow Walter Nipper Sportsmanship Award, winners Ben Dreher Xander Isaacs Wofford Scholars Jordan Baker Trevor Condidorio Evan McCarthy Baillie Woodward

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DEPARTMENT AWARDS

Each department recognizes students who have shown both academic excellence and a high level of interest in a subject area. Awards are presented for individual classes and one student is chosen to receive a departmental excellence award.

Bible Department William Trapnell - Bible Departmental Award Corinne Oliphant - Apologetics Sarah Kate Lee - Biblical Principles Ellie Boster - Biblical Studies Joey Stusek - Biblical Studies Shelby Terrell - Comparative Religion Sam Johnson - Media and the Bible Jonathan Sottek - Men in the Bible Jack Zieman - Peer Counseling Jaela Scaife - Service Practicum Katherine Johnson - Women in the Bible Victoria Stusek - World View Analysis The Bible Department also recognized the students who served as High School Chaplains - Ruby Monette-Meadow and Ben Sottek

Computer Department Sam Johnson - Computer Applications Isaac Estes-Adoff - Multimedia Design Nicholas Gibson - Technology Innovation and Advancement in Education Justin Condidorio - Web Page Design Connor McGeary - Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology

Engish Department Ian Pomeroy - English Departmental Excellence Award Corinne Oliphant - English Departmental Excellence Award Grace Bailey - English I Baker Blevins - English I Cooper Reynolds - English I Honors AJ Thomas - English I Honors Carris Campbell - English Language AP Emma Whatton - English Language AP Caroline Conley - English Literature AP Spencer Woods - English Literature AP English Seminars Awards Shelby Adcock Hannah Bearden Kurtis Curran Matthew Custodero Spencer Hagan

Xander Isaacs Katherine Johnson Rachel Morris Lindsay Nesmith Hannah Pate Caroline Reagan Casey Smith Sopie Wilk

Journalism Department

Departmental Excellence Award Annie Carpenter Jessica Clarke Carolyne Myers

Foreign Language Department Carolyne Myers - Departmental Excellence Award / Latin Sophie Wilk - Departmental Excellence Award /Spanish George Fenton - Eta Sigma Pi Award for Latin II Carolyne Myers - Eta Sigma Pi Award for Latin IV Jacqueline Meystedt - Latin I Janie Hubbard - Latin II Honors Caroline Reagan - Latin III Honors Carolyne Myers - AP Latin Award Grace Garrett - Spanish I Katherine Johnson - Spanish II Sterling Moore - Spanish II Honors Elaina Carter - Spanish III Makenzie Ross - Spanish III Honors Sophie Wilk - Spanish Language AP

Fine Arts Department Hannah Ruff - Departmental Excellence Award / Visual Art Carson Shrode - Departmental Excellence Award / Broadcasting Ruby Monette-Meadow - Departmental Excellence Award / Dance Mitch Cook - Departmental Excellence Award / Instrumental Music Shelby Terrell - Departmental Excellence Award / Vocal Music Hannah Pate - AP Studio Art Vivian Shank - Art IA Lizzy Adams - Art IB Carris Campbell - Art II Anna Davis - Art III Makenzie Ross - Ballet Abby Granbery - Ballroom Dance Sam Knell - Ballroom Dance Joanna Hardman - Band

Mikaela Howell - Broadcasting I Stephen Gage - Broadcasting II Taylor Veino - Broadcasting III/IV Jaela Scaife - Guitar Jenny Hansard - Music Appreciation Jack Huddleston - speech Kate Klausner - Theatre IA: Intro to Theatre Jay Perry - Theatre II Coleman Jackson - Theatre IIC Nathan Thomas - Theatre III/IV Camille Thompson - Theatre Performance Kurtis Curran - Theatre Tech Joey Stusek - Vocal II Griffith Adams - Vocal III/VI

History Department Brock Preheim - History Departmental Excellence Award Casey Smith - Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award Taylor Veino - Political Science/Cont Issues Ellie Boster - Economics Ellie Boster - U.S. Government Robert Carpenter, Jay Perry - U.S. Government Honors Sam Johnson, Shaina Toledo - U.S. History Jordan Baker - U.S. History Honors Casey Smith - U.S. History AP Sarah Heuerman - World History Ian Pomeroy - World History Honors Victoria Stusek - History of WWII/ Cold War Allison Hogue - WWII Scholar William Trapnell - European History AP Price Perdue - Psychology Grady Sutton - Future Psychologist Caroline Reagan - AP Psychology

Math Department Patrick Maddux - Math Departmental Excellence Award Casey Smith - Advanced Math Emily Carpenter - Algebra I Abby Thomas - Algebra II Reynolds Spencer - Algebra II Honors Josh Betts - Calculus AP AB Spencer Woods - Calculus AP BC Miranda Houk - Geometry AJ Thomas - Geometry Honors John Orr - Pre-Calculus Honors Caroline Conley - Probability & Statistics AP Cutter Brown - Statistics

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Science Department Kurtis Curran - Science Department Excellence Award Courtney Baker - Anatomy and Physiology Award Sophie Wilk - Anatomy and Physiology Award Carris Campbell - Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award Carris Campbell - Biology AP Award Madison Hutts - Biology Award AJ Thomas - Biology Honors Award Josh Betts - Chemistry AP Award Katherine Johnson - Chemistry Award Reynolds Spencer - Chemistry Honors Award Josh Betts - Chemistry Olympiad Jessica Clarke - Ecology Award Chloe McFadden - Ecology Award Elaina Carter - Physics Award Parker Howell - Physics B AP John Elliott - Physics C AP Patrick Maddux - Physics C AP Casey Smith - Physics Honors Award

Athletic Department 1 Timothy 4:12 Award Given to the student-athletes who embody the truths of this verse, emphasizing the importance of being an example in words, conduct, in how well they love their teammates, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Presley Russell Carson Shrode Most Outstanding Academic Athletes Caroline Conley Andrew Manuel Most Outstanding Athletes Paul Adams Caitlin Nichols Fitness Awards Hannah Ruff Carson Shrode

Top Decile Achievement These students achieved the top decile in their class Class of 2016 Lizzie Adams Josh Betts

Jacqueline Meystedt Sterling Moore Joy Morgan Myers John Orr Julia Payne

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Spencer Petty Abby Sauls William Stout Class of 2015 Jordan Baker Carris Campbell Parker Howell Dani Jackson Sam Johnson Evan McCarthy Jaela Scaife Casey Smith Emma Whatton Class of 2014 Griffith Adams Jessica Clarke Caroline Conley Ruby Monette-Meadow Carolyne Myers Corinne Oliphant Brock Preheim William Trapnell Spencer Woods

Middle School Middle School Scipture Awards This significant distinction is selected by peers.

Eighth grade students write a paragraph about one boy and one girl in their grade who they believe best embodies the characteristics of Ephesians 4:29-32 and represents the core values of CPA. Kendall Jones Parker Mote

Subject Awards Recognition is given to students who show excellence and invested interested in a specific area of study.

English Sixth Grade English Grammar Emma Stoebner Sixth Grade English Literature Abbye Claiborne Seventh Grade English Grammar Margaret Spodnik Seventh Grade English Literature Lily Thomas Eighth Grade English Honors Grammar Katherine Betts Eighth Grade English Honors Literature Kendall Jones Eighth Grade English CP Grammar Maddie Ross

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Eighth Grade English CP Literature Britton Campbell Sixth Grade Study Skills Josh Roper

Foreign Language Spanish Sixth Grade - Alison Korn Spanish I Honors - Carli Cone National Spanish Exam Award Carli Cone - Bronze Award Peter DePhillips - Bronze Award Merelove Myers - Bronze Award Hannah Groves - Honorable Mention Sutton Mason - Honorable Mention Latin Seventh Grade - Avery Zapp Latin I Honors - Jack Charles National Latin Exam Award Shaoey Chapman, Cum Laude

Math Sixth Grade Math - Mallory Jones Sixth Grade Math Honors - Lauren Pate Pre-Algebra - Lily Hubbard Algebra I - Foster Whatton Geometry - Ryan Charles Algebra II - Katherine Betts

Social Studies Sixth Grade Geography - North Pinkley Seventh Grade World History Abigail Francis Eighth Grade American History Sanders Whiteside

Bible Sixth Grade - Alex Armstrong Seventh Grade Elaina Joy Sanders Sam Rajbundit Eighth Grade - Elise Davis

Science Sixth Grade Science - Eva Randolph Seventh Grade Science Hallie Hasenbank Eighth Grade Physical Science Kendall McEvoy Eighth Grade IPS Honors Peter DePhillips

Computer Mary Caroline Funk

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Wellness Sixth Grade - Andrew Sinclair Whitley Seventh Grade - Megan Lewis Eighth Grade - Dillon Lynch

Fine Arts Sixth Grade Performing Arts Jack West Seventh Grade Theater Nathan Johnson Eighth Grade Art of Film Suzanne Short

Duke Tip Awards

Summer Scholars 2013

44 (40%) of CPA seventh grade students qualified to participate in the Duke TIP program — 30 students took either the ACT or SAT — 17 students (57% of those tested) scored in the State Recognition Level — 1 student scored in the Grand Recognition Level — Seventh grade students who qualified and participated in the Duke TIP program were:

Baker Avinger Maggie Bevins Jack Gregory Liam Hogue Fred Jackson Visual Arts Nathan Johnson Sixth Grade - Farris Parker Lorelei McDaniel Seventh Grade - CeCe Pascarella Isabella Meystedt Matthew Miller Eighth Grade -Joe More Keegan Moore Dance Team CeCe Pascarella Rachel Perry Sixth Grade - Elaina Symes Brennan Sheridan Seventh Grade - Madeleine Hall McNeil Stout Eighth Grade - Kendall Jones Sebastian Stubblefield Qualified for State Recognition Concert Choir Cole Barker Seventh Grade - Rachel Perry Dan Ervin Abigail Francis Eighth Grade - Emme Teller Madeleine Hall Band Anna Kate Milligan Francesca Moore Sixth Grade Band Brown Myers Matthew Brolund John Reavis Seventh Grade Band Reed Stout Liam Hogue John Michael Ritchie Eighth Grade Band Elaina Sanders Hunter Wilson Margaret Spodnik MTSBOA Honor Orchestra Award Lily Thomas Rachel Heil Foster Whatton Joshua Wright MS ATHLETIC AWARD Qualified for Both State/Grand Recognition Anna Grace Dickson Academic Athletes of the Year Carli Cone Coleman Smith Best Overall Athletes of the Year Madeline Littleton Jackson Lewis

The Summer Scholars @ CPA program was begun in 2005 in an effort to serve as a catalyst for creating an environment at the Academy in which highly capable students are both identified and challenged in alternative courses of study. Students are invited to apply for the program based on a variety standardized test scores over several years, teacher recommendations, and other indications of giftedness or high aptitude. The program takes place over the course of a week during the summer each year.

The following students attended Summer Scholars 2013: Katherine Betts Shaoey Chapman Adam Cole Eli Cooper Mattie Cox Elise Davis Peter DePhillips Anna Grace Dickson Madeleine Hall Hallie Hasenbank Joseph Hattan Scott Jacobs Kendall Jones Sam Lawrence Donny Lawrence Sam McKerley

William Merritt Isabella Meystedt Anna Kate Milligan Rachel Perry Dalton Posey Maddie Ross Caroline Selinger Coleman Smith Margaret Spodnik Aleta Stewart Lily Thomas Hannah Umphers Abby Unger Joshua Wright

Congratulations to Sutherland House for winning the Anderson Cup

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Staging—A Lesson In Life Paula Flautt

artistic director

“I’m going to lead us against the forces of evil?”, quaked the Lion sinking down under the weight of fear and disbelief that pressed upon him as he watched the Winkees march into the castle of the Wicked Witch.

Two days before opening night, the cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz were busy engaging in a list of fixes to fine-tune the creative collaboration about to fill the Event Center stage.

“Come on guys, let’s try this. We have to switch the direction of the revolve when you sing, We’re Off to See the Wizard”, the director said to the actors playing Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow, and Tinman. The actors stood on the vintage yellow and red swirled stage staring at the floor, as backstage crew, lighting techs, and the pianist waited for them to begin so all could follow suit in a complex domino trail of cues.

“Please, don’t make us change this now,” pleaded one actor.

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“This isn’t a big deal - just try to go in the other direction.”

“But we rehearsed it this way,” observed another.

“Look at the floor guys, look at the spiral, it’s painted opposite of the way it was choreographed; we have to make this adjustment. Following the pattern of the floor happens too many times to be counter to the way the design goes. You have to go in the right direction.”

“The show is Thursday - could we please leave it the way it is?” asked a third.

“No. Can you just try it?”

Time elapses.

“Just try it.”

“Oh!” realized Dorothy, “what if we don’t do it until the last phrase of the music?”

“Yeah, we can do the turn like this,” demonstrated Scarecrow.

“That could work,” observed the Lion.

“Yes!” agreed Tinman.

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And it did. The floor wasn’t painted wrong. The floor was providing a relevant opportunity to apply flexibility of thought to problem solve and collaborate creatively to produce results — to once again engage in 21st century skills.

This time, with these students, it was about choreography and stage directions. But really, with all our students in the arts — visual arts, media arts, theatre, music, and dance — those experiences are just practice fields for building skills in life directions. And, in those students’ turns and in their time, they will lead against the forces of evil.

Equipping students to be salt and light in today’s culture through the arts.

Arts

CPA High School choral ensembles, Vision and Common Ground, traveled to Asheville, North Carolina on a vocal tour in November. As the invited guest choir for opening weekend of Candlelight Christmas Evenings at the Biltmore, Vision performed five music sets in the Biltmore Mansion.

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Media Arts (formerly Broadcasting) students produced bi-weekly news for the HS student body as well as producing promos for shows and teams throughout the school, Public Service Announcements, and independent film work.

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Visual Artists explored galleries and cathedrals and threw pottery during their Gallery Days and advanced classes toured Chicago viewing Monet and Chagall among many other works of art.

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CPA Band students performed at two instrumental recitals at CPA, provided pre-show music for Louisa’s Little Women, played at select home athletic games along with a guest performance with the Stratford Marching Band, and an invitation to perform at the 2014 TMEA State Concert Festival.

Superior Ratings awarded to Vision and concert choir at the MTVA Regional Choral Adjudication & to the CPA Band at t h e MTSBOA M i d - S t a t e C o m p e t i t i o n

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Athletics

The Unseen Mike Ellson

athletic director

The 2013-14 school year could not have ended more beautifully on the final day of athletic competition with our varsity boys soccer team winning the Academy’s twelfth TSSAA Team State Championship on May 23, 2014. Words cannot describe God’s fingerprints on a time dedicated to Coach Brett Armstrong’s final season. It had been fifteen years (1999) since our last soccer state championship, and it was a fitting end to a great run by a Godly leader of young men. The boys’ soccer motto of Love God, Love the Brothers, Love the Game has impacted many, and it will continue to resonate within our community for years to come.

Although the accomplishments were exciting, the greatest victory occurred, and will continue to occur in the unseen things (Thank you, Randy Hearon).

II Corinthians 4:18 reminds us … to fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

What is the unseen for the athlete? It includes the struggles to push through in the relentless hours of practice, choosing the right response after a crushing disappointment, putting the team priorities ahead of the individual wants, seeking the goal instead of the limelight, staying humble in victory and remaining hopeful in defeat, and seeing an opponent as a valued child of God. Every athlete is changed by the experience of training and competition and as a result, shaped for life in skill and character. We celebrate the victories of our students: seen and unseen.

As we move ahead, may we always utilize this platform to honor Him in everything we do in athletics at CPA.

CPA offered a cross-country team open to all K-5 students.

Over 92 students participated.

Soli Deo Gloria

To God Alone Be The Glory

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For the first time in Academy history, both girls and boys golf teams competed for a state championship.

9 letters of intent signed to play sports at t h e c o l l e g i at e l e v e l

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The 2013-14 school year was a record-breaking year for CPA championships Football • District Champions • AAA State Runner-Up Boys Cross Country • District & Region Champions • 5th in State Boys Golf • District & Region Champions • 3rd Place In State Girls Golf • District & Region Champions • 7th Place in State Girls Soccer • District, Region, & Sectional

Champions, & State Final Four

Boys Swimming • District Champions

Girls & Boys Swimming • Combined Central Division I

Champions

Boys Basketball • District, Region, & Sectional

Champions & State Final Four

Baseball • Region & Sectional Champions • First school appearance in

Individual Accomplishments Grayson Davis • A/AA Boys Golf State Champion Paul Adams • 2013 AAA Mr. Football

TSSAA State Tournament

Tatum Wade • Tennessee Swimmer Of The Year • IM State Champion

Boys Track • 8th in TSSAA State Championship Meet

Braxton Blackwell • AA Mr. Basketball

Boys Tennis • District, Region, & Sectional

Zach Weatherly • A/AA High Jump State Champion

Champions & State Runner-Up

Boys Soccer • District, Region, Sectional,

(Also set school record with a jump of 6’4”)

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Traditions

TRADITIONS Life’s achievements are to be celebrated.

The Academy added two new traditions to mark the milestones in our student’s lives.

PRESCHOOL CELEBRATION

FIFTH GRADE COMMENDATION

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Preschool Celebration The CPA Preschool Celebration spotlights graduating pre-K students and commemorates the growth of their CPA Preschool years. Students, faculty, and families look forward with confidence to a new chapter as the students prepare to enter kindergarten.

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Fi f t h Grade Commendation Fifth graders spend six years in elementary school – more time than in any other school level. It is only fitting that we mark this milestone with a ceremony that focuses on God’s unique design of each individual. Fifth grade students are affirmed in their strengths and the meaning of their names as they move from elementary school to middle school.

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Middle School crosso v e r Crossover is our final opportunity to bless our middle school students, to cover them in Scripture, and to send them off as they embark on the next stage of their journey into high school and the continuing discovery of their role in God’s story. This one night encapsulates all we as administrators and teachers in the middle school want our students to take away from their three years with us.

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“The only foolproof plan for the next four years and beyond of your life is to aim to impact the world for the Glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom. No matter how drastically your circumstances change, this is still possible and is the ONLY PLAN that will guarantee success.”

Excerpt from Junior Class Representative Lindsey NeSmith’s Baccalaureate address

Senior Class Verse

Baccalaureate It is tradition for the senior class to select student representatives to speak at the Baccalaureate service as well as for the class to choose who will offer the Baccalaureate address. The distinctive honors were given to: Junior Class Representative Lindsey NeSmith and Senior Class Representative William Trapnell. CPA History Instructor Larry Nesbitt was honored to present the Baccalaureate address.

“I believe God has glorious plans for each of us...I’m equally certain God has glorious trials and difficulties for us—to solidify what we know and teach us what we don’t know, all the while conforming us to the image of Christ.

Excerpt from Senior Class Representative William Trapnell’s Baccalaureate address

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.

(2 Timothy 4:6-7)

“To live a full life, love in the small moments, because it is in the moments that life happens...

Our school has done more than equip us with knowledge...it has equipped us to love.”

Excerpt from Valedictorian Carolyne Myers’ comments at Commencement

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“This school has given me so much more than a preparation to be successful in college and beyond. It has given me lasting relationships, a greater sense of the man I want to become, a longing to build my relationship with Christ, and memories that I can’t wait to share with my children one day.”

Excerpt from Salutatorian Spencer Woods’ comments at Commencement

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Commencement

On May 25, 2014, the CPA community celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2014. As each senior crossed the stage and was blessed by a specifically chosen scripture, the journey’s end became a reality.

As the faculty, families, friends, and the students themselves celebrated the transformative years leading up to this moment, all were reminded of the ultimate goal:

Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory.

Senior members of Vision sing Rivers and Roads

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Congratulations Class of 2014 Senior Day — The seniors enjoyed

a special Senior Day including the Almost-Alumni Cookout, graduation rehearsals, and a class photo with seniors wearing T-shirts representing next year’s destination, a gift from Headmaster Richard Anderson.

The day concluded with a new tradition of the Senior Send-Off. This special high school assembly provided an opportunity for each senior to share where God has called her or him for next year. College Counselors Catherine Sawyer and Jason Edwards offered inspiring comments and high school students gathered around the seniors, closing the ceremony in prayer.

Almost-Alumni Cookout

Senior Send-Off

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Matriculation Auburn University Tyler James Burns Mitchell Jeffrey Cook Sarah Katherine Lee Ian Andrew Pomeroy Shannon Lynette Ryan

Baylor University Hannah Elizabeth Pate

Belmont University Mary Griffith Adams Taylor Makenzie Veino

Butler University Caitlyn Brooke Zegiestowsky

Chapman University Madison Leigh Andres

Clemson University John David Elliott

College of Charlestown Claire Montgomery McInturff

Columbia State Community College Hunter David Cross

Covenant College Julia Suzanne Price

Florida Gulf Coast University Leslie Ann Berry

Florida State University Hannah Dawn Ruff

Georgia Southern University Jake Edward Allsmiller Bryant Cutter Brown

Hiwassee College Peyton Ellis Allen

Liberty University Braxton Lee Bonds Emmanuel Jean Russell

Lipscomb University Lindsey Jo Beck Johann Arturo Mendez Presley Sloan Russell Nicholas Aaron Snodgrass

Mercer University John Patrick Maddux

Mississippi State University Seth Alexander Thomas

Pepperdine University

University of Missouri Columbia

JoAnna Marie Carpenter

Paul Harris Adams

Samford University

Thomas Bush Richard

University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Courtney Graham Baker John Alexander Daily Megan Linnae Roach Hailey Nicole Smith Gabrielle Lynette Stout Shelby Lee Terrell

Morgan Claudia Atkinson Alison Louise Davis Victoria Elisabeth Stusek

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Paige Nash Anderson

Savannah College of Art and Design

Caroline Beth Conley Mary Isabella Cunningham

Joanna Carol Hardman

Tennessee Technological University Shelby Leigh Adcock Kurtis Steel Curran Benjamin Carter Dreher Nicholas Parker Fleishour Andrew David Knell

Alexander Alan Isaacs Jackson Adams Krodel Lindsay Grace Mayernick

Claire Elizabeth Miller

Joshua Allan Pedicini Hayden Allen Piskie

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Olivia Caroline Poston James Maxwell Pressley Benjamin Christopher Sottek

Chloe Lucille McFadden

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Troy University Makenzie Shae Haynes

Union University Catherine Mabry Wilson

United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School Conner Lee Brown

University of Mississippi Jessica Elise Clarke Courtney Marie Cone Anna Caroline Crunk Sarah Meade Heuerman Brett Alexander Huseman William Thomas Rainey Amanda Powers Schoerke Alexandra Rae Taber

Laura Carolyne Joyce Myers Jessie Carroll Omer

Richard Taylor Bright Emma Rebecca Keegan

Ruby Monette-Meadow

Chance Addison Meier Corinne Chablis Oliphant

The University of Alabama

The University of Texas, Austin

Madison Grace Hamilton Graham Robert Hawley

The George Washington University

William Andrew Manuel

Mary Caroline Curtis

Grady Crockett Sutton William David Trapnell Joseph Neal Trice John Oman Ward Sophie Caroline Wilk

University of Tennessee, Martin Carson Daniel Shrode

Vanderbilt University Brock Arnold Preheim

Wake Forest University Spencer Cary Woods

Western Kentucky University Abigail Patrice Fornadel Frances Currey McCullough

Gap Year Jinja, Uganda - Amani Baby Cottage Rebekah Margaret McKerley

Brannon, MO - Kanakuk Camille Grace Thompson

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alumni updates

Alumni Updates Alumni updates are through June 1, 2014

1994

1997

Susannah Smith White ’94 is a theatre

1998

artist based out of Nashville.

1995

Evie Coates ’95 is a visual artist who also teaches art at The Ensworth School.

Matt Logan ’95 is artistic director of Studio

Tenn. In May, he directed Les Misérables at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Andy Patton ’95 is a composer/businessman/ performer and plays both the guitar and mandolin. He is the lead vocalist for The Andy Patton Bluegrass Band.

1996

Kate Anderson Etue ’96 is a freelance book editor in Nashville and a CPA parent.

Matt Lehman ’96 is an independent graphic designer and illustrator, based in Nashville, with a broad range of clients. His company is the Matt Lehman Studio.

Abby Clinton Bohn ’98 lives in Washington, Jamie Dorris Mizell ’97 is married to Buck Mizell, and they have one child, Robert James.

Jamie is a respiratory therapist at AeroCare in Nashville.

Jenny Ames Power ’97 and her husband Alan live in New Orleans, LA, and are the proud parents of twin daughters.

Sarah Dorris Norberg ’96 is married to Jason Norberg, and they have two children— Olivia Grace, age 3, and William David, 10 months. Sarah serves as the Site Director at Preston Taylor Ministries in Nashville.

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DC, with her husband, son, and daughter. She is in her fifth year as a small business owner that specializes in federal lobbying disclosure.

Katy Arndt Forry ’98 graduated with a clinical doctorate in occupational therapy from Belmont University. She and husband Mike live in Mt. Juliet where she works at Mayfield Rehabilitation Center.

Rebekah Anderson Wright ’98 and her

husband Nathaniel are the proud parents of four children—Anna Walton, Isaac, Olivia, and Caleb.

Alumni Profile

Austin Casselman ’00 Austin first came to CPA as a sophomore in 1998 and knew he had landed in a special place from his experiences with teachers and students alike.

He remembers the incredible community between the students, faculty, staff, and the families. Looking back, he now realizes what sacrifices were made to create such an intentionally supportive atmosphere.

Teachers and students had close relationships with each other. It wasn’t uncommon for a teacher to have a group over for dinner. We had families giving up time and money to help make CPA the best it could be for all of us.

I am so grateful!”

While at CPA, Austin participated in the athletics program that had just begun to gain traction. He played on the first state championship team at the Academy: Varsity Boys Soccer in 1999. He attributes his success as a scholar-athlete to Headmaster Richard B. Anderson and Coach Mike Ellson as they stuck beside him during tough times and took great strides to serve as leaders.

Austin is now the CEO of Implement Resource Group (IRG), a private equity group that brings products to mass retail through clients in technology, manufacturing and fulfillment. The company has 150 employees and will break 32 million dollars of revenue in 2014. Under Austin’s leadership, IRG’s company culture and mission is servant leadership with excellence in business.

Austin recognizes the teaching format at CPA was accommodating to a college curriculum and gave him a big advantage going into a larger classroom setting.

The business-savvy alumnus still makes time for the occasional game of morning basketball at CPA with Coach Drew Maddux on the same gym floor he played on in high school.

Using every day as a stepping stone to where he is now, Austin emphasizes lessons of hard work, goal setting, and mentorship he learned at the Academy. Addressing current students at CPA on living a full life, Austin states: “Give God all the glory. Don’t take any day or any person for granted. Give more than you receive.”

“The teachers did a great job of preparing us for learning methods at a university level.”

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Los Angeles.

Ames and teaches at Sunset Middle School in Nolensville, TN. They have two children.

Brooklyn Sudano ’99 is an actress based in

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Zach Dorris ’00 is MAI Director with

Valbridge Property Advisors/R.K. Barnes Associates, Inc. He and his wife, Jaime, have two children, Elijah and Crosby.

Rob Ames ’01 is married to Becky Elliot

Ellie Bannister Holcomb ’01 released her solo debut album As Sure as the Sun in February after being successfully funded by fans on Kickstarter.

Hans Nelson ’01 is the Music Director at Gary Musick Productions.

Caroline Anderson Holt ’00 works for Kayce Hughes Clothing as the Manager of Truck Shows and Special Events. She and husband Jonathan live in Nashville.

Peter Ferrell ’02 is stationed in Charleston after serving as a lawyer in Kabul, Afghanistan for a year. He is an Air Force Judge Advocate General working as a prosecuting attorney.

David Kiern ’00 is a filmmaker based in Nashville. His company creates videos for businesses and nonprofits that communicate their messages through great storytelling.

Margaret Patton French ’02 is an actress

based in New York City.

Christina McDonald ’00 is a singer/

songwriter who uses music continuously as a teaching strategy in her work at Nashville Prep.

She directed the school’s musical, The Music Man.

Jake Speck ’00 is president and managing director of Studio Tenn in Nashville. He played Thénardier in Les Misérables at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center last spring.

Becca Clinton Richardson ’01 works at

the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in nuclear security. Her stepdaughter is a now attending University of Tennessee

Amanda Sudano ’00 and husband Abner Ramirez are the duo Johnnyswim. They released their latest album Diamonds in April.

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Landon Pigg ’02 is an actor and singersongwriter. He has played roles in the films Whip-It and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, his songs have been played on Grey’s Anatomy and One Tree Hill, and he has been featured as an actor on the show Parenthood. He cowrote Darling I Do for the animated comedy fantasy film Shrek Forever After, produced by DreamWorks Animation.

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fourth grade at St. Paul Christian Academy for several years. She and husband Taylor are the proud parents of Anderson Taylor Clement, born on March 21, 2014.

Los Angeles; she recently completed a run of The Music Man at Musical Theatre West in the role of Zaneeta.

Katy Anderson Clement ’03 has taught

Casey O’Farrell ’03 is a Los Angeles-based

actor, who recently held the leading role of Will in the international tour of Green Day’s American Idiot (musical).

Ashley Anderson ’04 is an actress based in

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Rankin Clinton ’04 graduated from the Army Engineer Captain’s Career Course in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, where he gained his master’s degree in Geological Engineering. He now works as the Operations Officer for the Entrance Processing Station in Gahannah, OH. Anna Flautt ’04 is a singer/songwriter with

the music duo Youngest Daughter. She also is a worship leader at Crosspoint Church and a member of Forte Femme—an a cappella group comprised of eight powerhouse women and a solo man. They were featured at this year’s Donkey Creek Music Festival in Wyoming in June.

Grace Stowers Avirett ’05 and her

husband, Chachi, launched White Oak Hammocks in October of 2013. For every five hammocks sold, they are able to give a hammock to a missionary. They have both sold and given away hammocks to many members of the CPA community including Trey Weir ’04 and his mother, Tina, while they were serving in Uganda.

Lindsay Cline Maugans ’03 and husband Jon announced the birth of their daughter, Lexie Dianne Maugans, born September 14, 2013.

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2007

Will Farley ’07 is working as an associate at Billy Reid.

Justin Miller ’07 is working in packaging and marketing for Yazoo Brewing Company in Nashville.

Taylor Clinton ’07 lives in Austin, TX, and is

looking to further his education in culinary arts through both work and school. He is currently the lead cook and line manager of a high volume local East Austin restaurant.

Zach Ferrell ’05 and Rachel Robbins Ferrell ’06 live in Chattanooga and work

Caleb Chapman ’08 and Will Franklin Chapman ’09 are the lead members of the band Colony House. Their first full-length album was released last spring.

2009

Caroline Fisher ’09 and Andy Brower ’09 were married in Nashville on June 7, 2014.

Caroline graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Masters in Education and will teach first grade next year at Moreland Heights Elementary in Knoxville.

with an inner city ministry. Zach is coaching and teaching at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga.

2006 Becca James O’Connell ’07 and husband

Michael are the proud parents of Hunter James O’Connell, born May 8, 2014.

Adam (Goben) Carpenter ’06 lives in

Redondo Beach, CA, while he finishes school studying biology and business. He played Ernst in the Torrence Community Theatre’s performance of Cabaret. Adam is pictured here with his mother, former MS faculty member Leslie Carpenter.

Misha Goetz ’09 became engaged to

designer/director with Bandit Lites in Nashville.

Caleb Lee ’09 married Cameron McMillan on August 24, 2013 in Talladega, FL.

Jake Peterson ’08 is teaching English in Spain.

Esteban Pedraza ’09 is a graduate of the New York University film school and is a filmmaker based in the city.

Joseph Eberle ’08 is a freelance lighting

Graham Keen ’06 is an actor based in New

Kyle Reeves ’08 is engaged to Abbye Myers ’10.

Austin Manuel ’06 is a musician/songwriter

Tanner Roman ’08 is on staff at Sony/ATV

York City.

Joshua Hoyt.

Kirsten Reed ’09 is an architect with Niles

Bolton Associates, a multidisciplinary architecture firm that specializes in residential, commercial, retail, transportation, and urban design.

Matt Rhea ’06 is currently in Leeds, England

Thomas Sanders ’09 is taking classes and

working on a master’s degree in saxophone performance at the Leeds College of Music.

Music Publishing and is a freelance audio engineer and producer through ROMANAUDIO Nashville. He is songwriting, working as sound tech for Studio Tenn, and running sound at Performing Writer Acoustic Showcase and at concerts around Nashville.

Preston Seibert ’06 is a worship pastor in

Tye Sanders ’08 has received a promotion

Brandon Seibert ’09 is in Mongolia as part

based in Nashville.

Baton Rouge, LA, for the church plant, Antioch Baton Rouge. He plays the guitar and leads worship, all while training up others in the worship band. He and his wife also have a photography business.

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to 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army. He continues to serve as an artillery officer at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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teaching at the University of Florida in Gainesville pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts (Fiction).

of a church plant with Antioch Community Churches called Antioch Mongolia where he is the worship pastor. He is also a songwriter/ artist with Clear Day Worship, a division of Clear Day Media Group.

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Matt Emigh ’97 for his creative collaboration on various projects. His most recent award was won in the Children’s Programming category for The Frist Center for the Visual Arts’ ArtQuest, a new series of children’s segments designed to promote children’s involvement in the arts.

Matt encourages current CPA students to enjoy their time at such an incredible place and relish relationships with fellow classmates. “It’s a rich time in your life, and you will look back on it fondly!”

It was incredible to be shaped by faculty that loved the Lord and who wanted nothing more than to see me grow into an adult walking in His truth.”

Matt attended CPA for eight years, from the fourth grade until he graduated in 1997.

Now an award-winning videographer and editor at Nashville Public Television, Matt admits his knack for multi-media science goes back as early as his days playing Super Nintendo in the senior lounge at CPA. “There were some serious Tetris Attack battles in the lounge back in the day, which I’m pretty sure is the reason there was no senior lounge the following year.”

Matt not only credits his academic development to his time at CPA, but his growth as a person of faith. “My faith has enabled me to face the field of challenges that awaits you at every one of life’s turns.”

He remembers Bill Delvaux having a big impact on his life as a prime example of what it looks like to truly love Jesus. He also recognizes the positive influence of Deanne Carroll, who taught him how to look at things with a critical eye, while still treating everyone with kindness.

Majoring in broadcasting, Matt scored an internship at Knoxville’s WBIR Channel 10 where he was hired full time after graduation. When he and his family moved to Nashville in 2004, he began work on a show called Tennessee’s Wild Side produced out of the Renaissance Center in Dickson, TN. He started working with Nashville Public Television in 2008, where he has won eight regional Emmy Awards

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Maggie Atkins ’03 CPA College Counselor Kathy White encouraged Maggie not to shy away from pre-med just because of the intimidating workload and to pursue her passion with focus and determination. Graduating in 2003, Maggie attended UT-Knoxville with many other CPA alumni, which provided an excellent support system for the transition. She recognized her strong educational background in math and science as she was placed in higher-level college courses.

Since her first day at CPA, on Valentines Day in the 3rd grade, Maggie Atkins knew she loved the Academy.

Maggie spent nearly 10 years at CPA and credits her spiritual and academic development to many of her teachers and coaches who taught her how to pursue her passions with tenacity.

Maggie recently completed a general pediatrics residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and is headed to the west coast for a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Stanford. Her path to medicine is paved with hard work in the classroom and on the playing field at CPA. Maggie played on the women’s soccer team,

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sang in the advanced vocal choir, worked on the yearbook, and took multiple AP classes that allowed her a head start on her undergraduate journey to medical school.

She remembers the support and encouragement of faculty members, Kara Fromke and “Doc” Brooks, who both made the challenges of the classroom fun and helped students discover their individual gifts. For Maggie, it was CPA “mathletics” and her knack for science that peaked her interest in medicine.

Maggie will never forget her freshman year at CPA on the women’s soccer team, winning the regional championship to earn the first women’s athletic banner in school history. She learned the value of teamwork and the power of personal relationships when achieving goals. “We learned teamwork develops just as much over pumpkin bread, park runs, pregame notes in your locker, and hugs as it does through drills and scrimmages.”

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During residency, Maggie was led to pediatric endocrinology after her rotation in general pediatrics in Cincinnati. Even though her decision to pursue endocrinology came late in the process, the Lord opened a few doors and provided a fellowship opportunity at Stanford doing what she loves. In her free time, Maggie likes to spend time with family and friends, which in part reflects the importance of investing in others that was demonstrated during her time at CPA. Offering advice to current CPA students, Maggie emphasizes the importance of developing strong relationships and being open to God’s plans.

Take every opportunity to invest in the lives of others. Do not limit God’s plans for your life; they are never what you expect but always best.

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nursing program at Belmont University.

University of Tennessee, with a major in art education.

Anna Bliss Eberle ’10 graduated from the Emily Eytchison ’10 is studying at Lipscomb

University. She played the role of Wicked Witch in Shrek this spring and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Directing.

Rachael James ’10 graduated from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with honors with a degree in Exceptional Learning.

She is engaged to Robert Crockett, and they plan to get married in October.

Taylor Hagely ’11 is a psychology major with

Georganna Greene ’11 graduated from the

minors in theatre and secondary education at Wake Forest University. He is the historian of the Anthony Aston Players, the theatre service organization on campus.

Katie Bomar ’11 is a senior at the University of Tennessee studying event planning and is a social media coordinator at Emily O Holmes Custom Stationers.

Anna Lee McFadden ’11 is in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in theatre at Western Kentucky University. She served as dramaturg for the New Works Festival in April and is directing a 10-minute staged reading and stage-managing a solo spoken word piece.

Julia Crenshaw ’11 spent her second summer in New York City, interning for a fashion designer.

State University, majoring in communications and minoring in creative writing.

Hayden Myrick ’11 is at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in sculpture and photography; he will be applying to Master of Fine Arts programs for 2014.

Luke Roman ’10 graduated from the music

program at Belmont University. Luke is the accompanist for CPA’s Middle School Concert Choir.

Abbye Myers ’10 is engaged to Kyle Reeves ’08.

Quinn Redmond ’11 is a full-time guitarist/ producer/songwriter/engineer, and a member of the band Cottonwood Arthur.

Pete Wanca ’10 is a Nashville-based

musician and a member of the band Nest.

Their newest EP is Hadal, released on Broken Circles Records.

Murphy Mulvihill ’11 is at Middle Tennessee

Max Curtis ’11 is in his senior year at Ole

Miss as a scholarship manager for the football team, assisting the running back coach.

Wesley Toledo ’11 is in the theatre program of DePaul University in Chicago. He was cast as the lead role of Joey in Jackie and Me. Previously he played the roles of Remy Dorialante and President James Monroe in the university’s production of A Free Man of Color.

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Bryce Aberg ’12 is studying electrical

engineering at Western Kentucky University. He accepted an internship with NASA for the summer and worked at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Patrick Eytchison ’12 is in his third year at Dabney Wilson ’10 graduated from the University of Tennessee in Nursing and was Summa Cum Laude. She also received the Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honor Society) Sylvia Hart Award for academic excellence and leadership ability. She has accepted a nursing position at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and will be returning to Nashville.

the United States Naval Academy. He is a member of the prestigious USNA Glee Club which performed on the nationally televised event “The 50th: Honoring the Memory of President John F. Kennedy,” in Dallas on the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s tragic death.

Catherine Godwin, Adelaide Isaacs, and Will Pacetti ’11, all students at Auburn University, studied abroad this spring and

reunited with Jake Peterson ’08 in Madrid, Spain.

Colton Hammond ’12 is playing bass with

The Case Study regularly in local venues. Their new album, which was recorded at Castle Studios, will soon be released. Along with his brother, Chipper, he has been in the studio and performing with the folk artist The Redheaded Indian.

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Evan Mingle ’12 is a junior at Western

Kentucky University, studying broadcasting and marketing.

Meg Perdue ’12 was one of

16 students chosen to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting at Ball State University. She has performed in The Water Station, Romeo and Juliet, and Dancing at Lughnasa. She has also been selected out of her class to produce the Senior Showcase in May 2015 held in Los Angeles.

Jared Reinfeldt ’12 attends Boston College.

He recently competed in BC Idol, the Boston version of American Idol, making it to the top 10.

Mimi Sanders ’12 spent eight weeks of the summer serving in the Bethel Orphanage on the outskirts of Bejing, China. She taught English to blind and visually impaired orphans.

Abby Ward ’12 is attending Vanderbilt University and majoring in Human & Organizational Development. She recently travelled to Costa Rica with Manna Project International -Vanderbilt to provide humanitarian aid to a small town.

Nathan Sottek ’12 is attending Belmont

University and majoring in engineering physics. As a member of the Belmont Chorale, Nathan performed in Christmas at Belmont, an annual special aired on National Public Television.

Gabrielle Toledo ’12 is studying theatre and dance at Elon University. She was cast in the summer season at the Prizery Theater in Virginia. She played Fontine in a production of Les Misérables and had a feature role in Hairspray.

Paige Woods ’12 spent five weeks at Amani Baby Cottage in Jinja. She assisted with preschool and helped in the cottages with boys ages 2-5.

CPA at the Ryman alumni after party.

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Sam Landers ’13 is in the film program at Belmont University.

Charlie Merritt ’13 is songwriting and performing around Nashville, leading worship for Vanderbilt Reformed University Fellowship, teaching guitar lessons, and increasing his own study of guitar, voice, and piano.

Emily Orr ’13 attends Texas Christian University, majoring in broadcasting and journalism in the College of Communications.

Sydney Campbell ’13 is playing tennis at

Vanderbilt University. She was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team and was named the SEC Co-Freshman of the Year. She was also named the Female Athlete of the Year at Vanderbilt.

Robert Brown ’13 attends Mercer University

where he was the recipient of Mercer’s Presidential Scholarship. He also plays football for Mercer and was selected to the 2nd Team All-Conference in his freshman season.

Girault Seger ’13 is in the Bachelor of Fine Arts acting program at Pace University in New York City.

Grant Templeton ’13 attends Belmont University, majoring in motion pictures and minoring in psychology.

Lydia Granered ’13 is studying at New York

Cullen Williams ’13 is at Rhodes College, singing and playing guitar.

Andrew Kingsbury ’13 played for the Big

Buck Wise ’13 is in the Bachelor of Fine Arts acting program at Columbia College in Chicago.

University in the Bachelor of Fine Arts acting program.

South Conference champion Liberty University football team. However, his football career ended after a foot injury. Since then, he has been elected to the College Republican’s Executive Board, is interning in Washington, DC, and plans to major in International Relations with an emphasis in Politics and Policy.

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DEVELOPMENT

As a non-profit institution, Christ Presbyterian Academy relies on charitable giving to sustain and expand our students’ excellent educational experience.

The CPA Annual Fund provides for needs at the Academy not included in the tuition-funded budget. Gifts can be designated to the area of greatest need (unrestricted), financial aid, academics, athletics, and fine arts. The goal of the CPA Annual Fund is 100% participation from everyone at the Academy.

Look for the CPA Report on Giving

coming in November 2014

CPA Parent Participation In the past four years, Academy parents have increased participation from 17 percent to 57 percent!

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The continued investment of time, talent, and resources by our community allows CPA to offer learning opportunities to prepare students today for the world of tomorrow.

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$38,233

CPA 18th Annual Golf Classic — The Academy saw an incredible turnout for the CPA 18th Annual Golf Classic. In total, $38,233 was raised to benefit Academics, Athletics, and Fine Arts through the CPA Annual Fund, making this our most successful golf tournament ever.

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Parent Support Fellowship [PSF]

2013-14 Parent Support Fellowship Board ( PSF)

Vital Volunteer

• Presidents

Lori and Jeff Orr • Secretary/Treasurer

Connections

When asked what makes CPA unique, families almost always include community in their response. The Academy’s strong community stems from the remarkable level of involvement by CPA parents, alumni, and grandparents. The organization behind the extensive volunteer support is Parent Support Fellowship (PSF), appropriately renamed Parent Connect beginning with the 2014-15 school year.

Kim and Charles Crews • Prayer Ministry

Volunteer efforts touch every aspect of Academy life including Arts, Athletics, Academics, prayer, service, and more.

Volunteers impact and enrich the lives of our students, faculty, staff, CPA families, alumni, and the city of Nashville.

Thank you!

Valerie and Bradd Duvall Julie and Jeff Cook • Faculty & Staff Appreciation

Karen and Mark Hattan Missy and Chris Slover • Parent Education

Kellie and Mac Purdy Jennifer and Dallas Randolph • Elementary School Committee

Trish and David Cooper Michelle and Allen Sherwood • Middle School Committee

Catherine and Henry DePhillips • High School Committee

Melissa and Dan Hutts • CPA Dads

John Craig, Scott McCormick

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On Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m., the city of Nashville and the Christ Presbyterian Church and Academy community gathered at historic Ryman Auditorium to remember the Academy’s heritage, honor Headmaster Richard B. Anderson, and celebrate the times to come. This incredible evening, beautifully hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman, featured numerous favorites performed by students, alumni, special guests Tom Douglas and Tonya Stout. Cindy and

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Richard Anderson enjoyed a dance serenaded by a surprise visitor, Alan Jackson.

Pastors, leadership, and members of the founding school committee gathered on stage to praise God for the past and pray for the future of Christ Presbyterian Academy. The evening came to a close far too quickly but the event marked a not-to-be-forgotten moment in the life of the CPA family.

CPA at the Ryman

Our heartfelt and special thanks to these talented photographers who donated untold hours to capture the evening in pictures:

Dana James — danajames.com Jocelyn Smith — jocelynsmithphotography.com Daren Thomas — Deep Media

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CPA yearbook staff flawlessly orchestrated this photo of 1200+ students, 200+ staff, Headmaster Richard B. Anderson, and Assistant Headmaster/High School Principal Nate Morrow.

The rope, encircling the students and staff, represents the 2013-14 Lion’s Roar award-winning theme, Uncommon Thread.

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Christ Presbyterian Academy, an educational ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church, assists Christian families in helping students come to know God, evaluate all knowledge and all life by His truth, and live transformed by His truth for His glory.

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Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory

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