The Patriot Press
Volume 13: December 9, 2024
Welcome to the Patriot Press Newsletter. This weekly publication is created by the CCA High School Publication class; it will contain vital information for you as you navigate the 2024-25 CCA school year. If you would like something published in the newsletter, please email stownsend@clintonacademy.org and we will add it. Newsletters will go out every Monday.
If you have photos of field trips, club events, or class activities, please share those pictures with us so we can include them in this year's yearbook. Publication students are pictured left to right is: Jacob, Brooklyn, Maggie, Sophia, Lilly, Carissa, Kynlee, Allie & Miyah.
On this Day in History: December 9th
- In 1990, Lech Walesa elected president of Poland
- In 1992, U.S Marines storm Mogadishu, Somalia
- In 1934, New York Giants beat Chicago Bears in “Sneakers Game.” According to the NFL, The outcome of the 1934 NFL Championship Game, played at the Polo Grounds in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, was perhaps determined by an unusual x-factor: basketball sneakers. The showdown between the Giants and Bears was a rematch of the previous year’s title game in which the Bears had prevailed, 23-21; undefeated Chicago had already beaten New York twice during the 1934 season. After two quarters, George Halas’ Bears looked poised to win again, and held a 10-3 lead. The Giants' team treasurer, John Mara, had noticed prior to the game the playing surface was frozen, slippery and difficult to navigate. Mara alerted the coach and team captain and the Giants came up with an idea. To improve traction, the Giants borrowed sneakers from the basketball team of nearby Manhattan College -- they wore sneakers in the 2nd half and the plan ultimately worked. The Giants scored four touchdowns in the fourth quarter to win the title, 30-13. The game thereafter became known as “The Sneakers Game.” https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/games-62 --Brooklyn
🎺Class Feature: Concert Band 🎶
Kynlee sat in on the concert band class on Tuesday, December 4th to see what they have been learning. Students came in, sat down in assigned seats, put together their instruments and started warming up. The first songs they played were, “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Away In a Manger” on hand chimes. Then they played through “Sleigh Ride” on their normal band instrument. Students practiced the problem areas of this song a few times before moving on to the “Star Spangled Banner” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
Beginning & Concert Band will have a concert on December 16th at 6:00 pm in the CCA gym. Students have been preparing Christmas songs since September for the event. All are welcome to attend. Students should wear: Christmas colored dressy attire or the traditional black, white or gray concert attire. No jeans or shorts should be worn. Boys should wear a collared shirt, sweater or uniform shirt with slacks. Girls should wear slacks, a skirt or a dress (knee length) with a collared shirt, sweater or uniform shirt. No spaghetti straps please! No tennis shoes, unless that is all you have. Please be modest and keep in mind that students will be performing from the stage, which is elevated.
If students are sick or unable to attend the concert for any reason they will need to write a paper on a musical composer to make up the points missed; the concert is worth 100 points of their band grade. Contact Mrs. Townsend with questions.
CCA Chapel ⛪
On Friday, December 6th, Johnathan Presley visited CCA chapel to bring a message. He talked about Beniah, and how he was a fighter. Beniah went into a pit and killed a lion. He was always ready, especially when God gave him an opportunity to make a change for God's glory. His main three points were 1) to be ready at all times, 2) we have to learn to confront our fears, and 3) be an agent of change. We need to be ready all the time- 2 Timothy 4:2 says to be ready in season and out of season. God wants us to make a change for His glory. God has a plan for all of us; so don’t be scared, face your fears so you can do what God is calling you to do. Beniah did hard things with God's help. When we do things that seem crazy to the world, it gives us a chance to share Jesus. We can give Him the glory and share with people that He helps us do crazy things. Remember, you can do hard things with the help of Jesus, who is with you all the time! -Allie
Teacher Feature: Audra Schumpert
This week’s teacher spotlight is on Mrs. Schumpert. She grew up south of Windsor, Mo, but moved to New Mexico for 17 years, and came back. She attended State Fair Community College and New Mexico State University. She is married to Chad and they have 2 kids, Braelyn who is 12 and Benson who is 9 . She has 2 cats and a horse. She loves spending time with her family and her favorite Bible verse is John 1:1, which says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” –Lilly
JH Girls, Varsity Boys & Varsity Girls vs. CPRS on 12/3
On Tuesday, December 3, the Patriots hosted Center Place Restoration School from KC. Three teams went up against them, girls junior high, boys varsity, and girls varsity. The Lady Patriots Junior high team beat center place 27-17!
The Boys Varsity team was victorious over CPRS with a score of 54-35. The girls varsity team unfortunately fell short in a close game; 39-44 was the ending score.
The Patriots will be in action again tonight in El Dorado Springs, MO. JH Boys play at 4:30, Varsity Girls at 5:30 and Varsity Boys at 7. Good luck Patriots! –Carissa
JH Boys vs. CLC on 12/6
The Junior High Boys won their home game on December 6th, against the Fort Scott Mustangs from Christian Learning Center. At the end of the first quarter the score was 13-3. The Mustangs went on a 10-4 run in the 2nd quarter, but the Patriots were still on top 17-13. After halftime the Patriots began pulling away; the score at the end of the 3rd was 36-17. The Patriots were too much to handle for the Mustangs in the 4th quarter; final score was 52-19. –Jacob
FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a once a month meeting for all upper school students. Jeff Adams leads both the High School & Junior High FCA groups at CCA. FCA provides all students and coaches the opportunity to reach their God-given potential by offering comprehensive athletic, spiritual and leadership training in a small group setting. Here are the dates for the November & December Meetings:
- Dec. 13th...HS FCA from 8:30-9am
- Dec. 16th...FCA Huddle for CCA/CHS/Home school at Coach Adams' house from 8-9pm
FBLA
FBLA is the largest business Career and Technical Student organization in the world. Each year FBLA helps members prepare for careers in business and business-related fields through leadership development, academic competitions and educational programs. All high school students have the opportunity to participate in FBLA. CCA advisor is Tara Dull.
FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. CCA high school students at CCA have registered for competition. All students will have the opportunity to compete at the district competition in February at UCM. Each person that competes can only compete in 3 events. Two different types of events are available: Objective Assessments or tests and presentation. Each competitor can only compete in two presentation events. FBLA Officers this year are: Hannah-President, Colten-Vice President, Logan-Chaplain, Parker-Co Chaplain, Clara-Treasurer and Kennedy-Secretary.
*Money for FBLA competition was due on November 22nd.
StuCo
Student Council is offered at CCA for 5th & 6th grades, Junior High and High School students. High School members are: Clara, Audrey, Kennedy, Colten, Hannah, Maggie, Emma, Carissa, Brooklyn & Allie. Junior High members are: Brynn, Kalynn, Kaitlyn, Micah, Caroline, Mayme & Carson.
- On Tuesday, December 2nd, high school student council held a meeting to talk about upcoming events. Details for winter formal were finalized, such as decorations, timestamps and music playlist ideas. A field trip idea to Fritz in Branson was discussed. High school will have a Christmas party on December 18th, and the student council decided to have a white elephant exchange.
- Lumberjack Club was this past Friday morning in the CCA Cafeteria. A picture from the event is below. --Maggie
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