cpa magazine 2013-14 year in review

A Year In Review | JulY 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

Principals’ Perspectives

Seeking to Serve

Academically Speaking

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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 kingdom-building goals.

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

Yours in Him,

Bruce C. Williams BoARD CHAIRMAN

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 character-building 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 God-given 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,

Nathaniel H. Morrow ASSIStANt HEADMAStER/ HIGH SCHooL PRINCIPAL 2013-14 HEADMAStER 2014-15

VOTInG MeMBeRS Bruce Williams (Chair)Bob BradshawKate JacksonSteve Jackson Bill MooneyClayton Price Jennifer RandolphThe Rev. Scott Sauls

Gary ScudderJohn Thompson

nOn-VOTInG MeMBeRSRichard AndersonNathaniel MorrowMatt MooreAnne PurdyRhonda Smith

Richard B. Anderson heAdmASter

Nathaniel Morrow ASSt. heAdmASter & high SChool PrinCiPAl

Rhonda Smith middle SChool PrinCiPAl

Anne Purdy elementAry SChool PrinCiPAl

2013-14 Board of TrusTees 2013-14 Leadership Team

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 2013-14HEADMAStER EMERItUS 2014-15

Kelly Fuller PreSChool PrinCiPAl

Katherine Koonce ACAdemiC deAn

Paula Flautt ArtiStiC direCtor

Mike Ellson AthletiC direCtor

Matt Moore exeCutive direCtor oF oPerAtionS

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FeATuReS 6 Principals’ Perspectives

10 Seeking to Serve

12 Summer@CPA

AcAdeMIcS 14 Academically Speaking

15 teaching for the Future

16 Recognitions

ARTS 20 Staging—A Lesson in Life

AThleTIcS 24 The Unseen

28 TRAdITIOnS Celebration

Commendation

Crossover

Commencement

35 MATRIculATIOn 38 AluMnI Alumni Profiles, Updates, News

48 deVelOpMenT

49 VITAl VOlunTeeR cOnnecTIOn

50 cpA at the RYMAn Remembering. Honoring.

Celebrating.

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Principals’ Perspectives

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.”

Kelly Fuller pReSchOOl pRIncIpAl

...God’s little ones have begun the transformationinto caregivers, achievers, competitors, discoverers, organizers, future thinkers… in the plan He has for each one…”

Anne Purdy eleMenTARY SchOOl pRIncIpAl

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.


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.”

Nate Morrow hIGh SchOOl pRIncIpAl

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.”Rhonda Smith MIddle SchOOl 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. (1 John 3:2-3)

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

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.

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

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?

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

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)

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)

pRIncIpAlS’ peRSpecTIVeS

Small VictoriesKelly FullerPRESCHooL 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!

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 ...

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 byAnd oh how the love brings tears to my eyesAll through the changes the soul never diesWe fight...we laugh, we cryAs the years go by….**Simon Climie/Will JenningsOh 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.

Our Pilgrims’ ProgressAnne PurdyELEMENtARY SCHooL PRINCIPAL



Speaking TruthRhonda SmithMIDDLE 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.


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

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.

Transforming Perceptions to a

True Reality

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

Nate MorrowHIGH SCHooL PRINCIPAL



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

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.

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 hands-on 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.

Seeking to ServeenGAGInG The cITY

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.”

Coats for CountiesPreschool Service


Seeking to ServeIn 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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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?

enGAGInG The cITY

Sixth Grade Service

Middle School Cake Bake

High School Service

First Grade Pennies for Habitat


Summer@CPA

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School campuses are often quiet 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.

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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

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

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

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

AcAdeMIcS

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.

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.

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).

Academically Speaking


AcAdeMIcS

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,

Rachel Roper, Jon KelleyViEtnam anD tHE 1960s (sEminar) – dan carpentertEacHing tHE ciViL War (sEminar) –Tom Gilman2013 intErnatiOnaL BuLLying cOnFErEncE –

Tosha haynes, chris harristais cOnFErEncE, tEacHEr suPErVisiOn & EVaLuatiOn –

nate Morrow, Amy calhoun, parker Altman, Rhonda Smith, Trudy Waters

annuaL yEarBOOk cOnFErEncE – heather nagelPEaBODy PrOFEssiOnaL institutE, BEginning tEacHErs in

inDEPEnDEnt scHOOLs – Tyler hall, Joseph patton, Amy calhoun

Latin curricuLum WOrksHOP – Ben ellistn arts acaDEmy – lynn JungcOnFErEncE FOr tEnnEssEE, PrE-kinDErgartEn tEacHErs –

Michele Jennings, Anna RidernatiOnaL assOciatiOn FOr tHE EDucatiOn OF yOung cHiLDrEn

cOnFErEncE – 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 Yoderit’s aLL aBOut LanguagE cOnFErEncE, VanDErBiLt

uniVErsity – Allen Bowen, carey dincauze, Bridget Riley, dana Keck, leslie Beall

tEacHing in tHE inDEPEnDEnt scHOOL cOnFErEncE – Mary latta Brown, Marshall cook

tais cOnFErEncE anxiEty anD stuDEnts – leslie carpenter, Katie Songer, Katherine Koonce, Anne purdy, Rhonda Smith

tais cOnFErEncE, tEacHing matH in tHE miDDLE scHOOL – Susan carpenter, linda conley

FEtc tEcHnOLOgy cOnFErEncEs – Marshall cook, Jon Kelley

tais cOnFErEncE, taking tHE nExt stEP in DEtErmining yOur scHOOL aPPrOacH tO sciEncE – Bruce Francis, John leonard, Stephen Owens

mtsBOa sigHt rEaDing cLinic, VanDErBiLt uniVErsity – Max Fuldwider

FrOm tEcHnOPHOBE tO tEcHnOstar cOnFErEncE – Summer Millican, connie James

actFL cOnVEntiOn (sPanisH) – Keri perrycast sciEncE cOnFErEncE – Susan carpenter,

diane Wrighttais cOnFErEncE – lisa hardin, Gayle MartingEsELLE training – Tamsyn drepstaPHarD FOr PHysicaL EDucatOrs cOnFErEncE – Kimmy

campbell, david Marmolejo, Beth Sheridan ErB annuaL cOnFErEncE – Andrea Boulier, Kimberly

price, Trudy WatersVanDErBiLt uniVErsity’s giFtED EDucatiOn institutE / tHE

art OF tHinking: criticaL anD crEatiVE tHinking mODELs acrOss cOntEnt arEas – emily Routh, Jennifer McKnight

natiOnaL sciEncE tEacHErs assOciatiOn cOnFErEncE – Amanda craig, nan dickerson, Mary ellson

FEtc (isummEt tEcHnOLOgy) cOnFErEncE – Shelly Francis, dawn Ruff, carrie Jennings

LEarning anD tHE Brain cOnFErEncE – Kim nunn, Anne purdy, Mary Keith Skinner

assOciatiOn OF inDEPEnDEnt scHOOL LiBrarians cOnFErEncE anD rOunDtaBLE – Brenda Ferrell, Kay Reed

Og muLti-sEnsOry rEaDing stratEgiEs sEminar – dina Stevenson, connie Thomas

natiOnaL atHLEtics DirEctOrs cOnFErEncE – Mike ellson

45 hours minimum number of Professional develoPmenT hours faculty members complete each year

Teaching for the Future75

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hIGh SchOOl Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Valedictorian of the class of 2014 laura carolyne Joyce Myers

Salutatorian of the class of 2014 Spencer cary Woods

Catch the Vision AwardThis 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

leadership AwardWilliam Trapnell - Student Body president

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

Trevor condidorio - Boys’ State, alternateIan cude - Boys’ State, delegatecoleman Jackson - Boys’ State, alternateAlden Seger - Boys’ State, delegateelaina carter - Girls’ State, alternateJennifer hansard - Girls’ State, alternateMarianna Ward - Girls’ State, delegateBaillie 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 AwardJaela Scaife - Rhodes Book Awardharley 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

Mary eveleen Brown - Sewanee Award for excellence in Writing

united States Air Force Academypreparatory School Appointment

connor Brown centre Fellows Scholarship program

Jordan Bakercarris campbellMac Keck Baillie Woodward

davidson college Bryan Scholar, nomineeJessica clarke

executive Women International Scholarship Brock preheimFurman Scholars

Jacob GunterJennifer hansardparker howellSam Johnsoncasey Smith

Moss-Oliver Award Jake Allsmiller

nashville predator’s Jack diller education Foundation Award, nominees

caroline conleycorinne OliphantBrock preheimWilliam 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 ScholarsJordan Baker Trevor condidorio evan Mccarthy Baillie Woodward

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

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.


depARTMenT AWARdSeach 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 Awardcorinne Oliphant - ApologeticsSarah Kate lee - Biblical principlesellie Boster - Biblical StudiesJoey Stusek - Biblical StudiesShelby Terrell - comparative ReligionSam Johnson - Media and the BibleJonathan Sottek - Men in the BibleJack Zieman - peer counselingJaela Scaife - Service practicumKatherine Johnson - Women in the BibleVictoria Stusek - World View AnalysisThe Bible department also recognized the students who served as high School chaplains - Ruby Monette-Meadow and Ben Sottek

computer departmentSam Johnson - computer ApplicationsIsaac estes-Adoff - Multimedia designnicholas Gibson - Technology Innovation and

Advancement in educationJustin condidorio - Web page designconnor McGeary - Xerox Award for

Innovation and Information Technology

engish departmentIan pomeroy - english departmental

excellence Awardcorinne Oliphant - english departmental

excellence AwardGrace Bailey - english IBaker Blevins - english Icooper Reynolds - english I honorsAJ Thomas - english I honorscarris campbell - english language Apemma Whatton - english language Apcaroline conley - english literature ApSpencer Woods - english literature Apenglish Seminars Awards

Shelby Adcock hannah Bearden Kurtis curranMatthew custodero Spencer hagan

Xander Isaacs Katherine Johnson Rachel Morris lindsay nesmith hannah patecaroline Reagan casey Smith Sopie Wilk

Journalism department

departmental excellence Award Annie carpenter Jessica clarke carolyne Myers

Foreign language departmentcarolyne Myers - departmental excellence

Award / latinSophie Wilk - departmental excellence

Award /SpanishGeorge Fenton - eta Sigma pi Award

for latin IIcarolyne Myers - eta Sigma pi Award

for latin IVJacqueline Meystedt - latin IJanie hubbard - latin II honorscaroline Reagan - latin III honorscarolyne Myers - Ap latin AwardGrace Garrett - Spanish IKatherine Johnson - Spanish IISterling Moore - Spanish II honorselaina carter - Spanish IIIMakenzie Ross - Spanish III honorsSophie Wilk - Spanish language Ap

Fine Arts departmenthannah Ruff - departmental excellence

Award / Visual Artcarson Shrode - departmental excellence

Award / BroadcastingRuby Monette-Meadow - departmental

excellence Award / danceMitch cook - departmental excellence Award

/ Instrumental MusicShelby Terrell - departmental excellence

Award / Vocal Musichannah pate - Ap Studio ArtVivian Shank - Art IAlizzy Adams - Art IBcarris campbell - Art IIAnna davis - Art IIIMakenzie Ross - BalletAbby Granbery - Ballroom danceSam Knell - Ballroom danceJoanna hardman - Band

Mikaela howell - Broadcasting IStephen Gage - Broadcasting IITaylor Veino - Broadcasting III/IVJaela Scaife - Guitar Jenny hansard - Music AppreciationJack huddleston - speechKate Klausner - Theatre IA: Intro to Theatre Jay perry - Theatre IIcoleman Jackson - Theatre IIcnathan Thomas - Theatre III/IVcamille Thompson - Theatre performanceKurtis curran - Theatre TechJoey Stusek - Vocal IIGriffith 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 Issuesellie Boster - economicsellie Boster - u.S. GovernmentRobert carpenter, Jay perry - u.S. Government

honorsSam Johnson, Shaina Toledo - u.S. historyJordan Baker - u.S. history honorscasey Smith - u.S. history ApSarah heuerman - World historyIan pomeroy - World history honorsVictoria Stusek - history of WWII/

cold WarAllison hogue - WWII ScholarWilliam Trapnell - european history Apprice perdue - psychologyGrady Sutton - Future psychologistcaroline Reagan - Ap psychology

Math department

patrick Maddux - Math departmental excellence Award

casey Smith - Advanced Mathemily carpenter - Algebra IAbby Thomas - Algebra II Reynolds Spencer - Algebra II honorsJosh Betts - calculus Ap ABSpencer Woods - calculus Ap BcMiranda houk - GeometryAJ Thomas - Geometry honorsJohn Orr - pre-calculus honorscaroline conley - probability & Statistics Apcutter 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 AwardMadison hutts - Biology AwardAJ Thomas - Biology honors AwardJosh Betts - chemistry Ap AwardKatherine Johnson - chemistry AwardReynolds Spencer - chemistry honors AwardJosh Betts - chemistry OlympiadJessica clarke - ecology Awardchloe McFadden - ecology Awardelaina carter - physics Awardparker howell - physics B ApJohn elliott - physics c Appatrick Maddux - physics c Apcasey Smith - physics honors Award

Athletic department

1 Timothy 4:12 AwardGiven 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 Athletespaul Adams caitlin nichols

Fitness Awardshannah Ruff carson Shrode

Top decile Achievement

These students achieved the top decile in their classclass of 2016

lizzie Adams Josh Betts Jacqueline Meystedt Sterling Moore Joy Morgan Myers John Orr Julia payne

Spencer petty Abby Sauls William Stout

class of 2015Jordan Baker carris campbell parker howell dani Jackson Sam Johnson evan Mccarthy Jaela Scaife casey Smith emma Whatton

class of 2014Griffith Adams Jessica clarke caroline conley Ruby Monette-Meadow carolyne Myers corinne Oliphant Brock preheim William Trapnell Spencer Woods

MIddle SchOOlMiddle 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 Jonesparker 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 StoebnerSixth Grade english literature Abbye claiborneSeventh Grade english Grammar Margaret SpodnikSeventh Grade english literature lily Thomaseighth Grade english honors Grammar Katherine Bettseighth Grade english honors literature Kendall Jones eighth Grade english cp Grammar Maddie Ross

eighth Grade english cp literature Britton campbellSixth Grade Study Skills Josh Roper

Foreign language

Spanish Sixth Grade - Alison KornSpanish I honors - carli conenational Spanish exam Award

carli cone - Bronze Awardpeter dephillips - Bronze AwardMerelove Myers - Bronze Awardhannah Groves - honorable MentionSutton Mason - honorable Mention

latin Seventh Grade - Avery Zapplatin I honors - Jack charlesnational latin exam Award Shaoey chapman, cum laude

Math

Sixth Grade Math - Mallory JonesSixth Grade Math honors - lauren patepre-Algebra - lily hubbardAlgebra I - Foster WhattonGeometry - Ryan charlesAlgebra II - Katherine Betts

Social Studies

Sixth Grade Geography - north pinkleySeventh Grade World history -

Abigail Franciseighth Grade American history -

Sanders Whiteside

Bible

Sixth Grade - Alex ArmstrongSeventh Grade elaina Joy Sanders Sam Rajbunditeighth Grade - elise davis

Science

Sixth Grade Science - eva RandolphSeventh Grade Science hallie hasenbankeighth Grade physical Science Kendall Mcevoyeighth Grade IpS honors peter dephillips

computerMary 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 WestSeventh Grade Theater nathan Johnsoneighth Grade Art of Film Suzanne Short

Visual Arts

Sixth Grade - Farris parkerSeventh Grade - cece pascarellaeighth Grade -Joe More

dance Team

Sixth Grade - elaina SymesSeventh Grade - Madeleine halleighth Grade - Kendall Jones

concert choir

Seventh Grade - Rachel perryeighth Grade - emme Teller

Band

Sixth Grade Band Matthew BrolundSeventh Grade Band liam hogueeighth Grade Band hunter WilsonMTSBOA honor Orchestra Award Rachel heil

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Academic Athletes of the Year carli conecoleman Smith

Best Overall Athletes of the Year Madeline littleton Jackson lewis

duke TIp Awards

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 AvingerMaggie BevinsJack Gregoryliam hogueFred Jacksonnathan Johnsonlorelei McdanielIsabella MeystedtMatthew MillerKeegan Moorecece pascarellaRachel perryBrennan SheridanMcneil StoutSebastian Stubblefield

Qualified for State Recognitioncole Barkerdan ervinAbigail FrancisMadeleine hallAnna Kate MilliganFrancesca MooreBrown MyersJohn ReavisReed StoutJohn Michael Ritchieelaina SandersMargaret Spodniklily ThomasFoster WhattonJoshua Wright

Qualified for Both State/Grand RecognitionAnna Grace dickson

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Congratulations to Sutherland House for winning the Anderson Cup

Summer Scholars 2013

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 BettsShaoey chapmanAdam coleeli cooperMattie coxelise davispeter dephillipsAnna Grace dicksonMadeleine hallhallie hasenbankJoseph hattanScott JacobsKendall JonesSam lawrencedonny lawrenceSam McKerley

William MerrittIsabella MeystedtAnna Kate MilliganRachel perrydalton poseyMaddie Rosscaroline Selingercoleman SmithMargaret SpodnikAleta Stewartlily Thomashannah umphersAbby ungerJoshua Wright


“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.

“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.

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.

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staging—A Lesson In LifePaula Flautt ARtIStIC DIRECtoR


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staging—A Lesson In LifePaula Flautt ARtIStIC DIRECtoR

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.

402 ELEmEntary scHOOL stuDEnts learned new songs, harmonies, and handled stage directions with ease in the annual chrisTmas Program and g r a n d Pa r e n T s daY productions

13l o c a lPErFOrmancEsB y Vi s i o n

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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Salt and light in today’s culture through the arts

4T r a v e l - s T u d Yo P P o r T u n i T i e s o f f e r e d i n a r T , c h o i r , b a n d ,

& T h e a T r e

5T h e a T r e sTudenTs were selected for showcase performances at the tn statE t H E s P i a n cOnFErEncE

6seniors receivedscholarshiPstO HigHLy cOmPEtitiVEcollegiate arts

programs

CPA Dance Team performed at Coffeehouse Theatre, pep

rallies and games, as featured dancers in the musical The

Wizard of Oz, and at CPA at the Ryman.

g r o u P & 14 individual aWarDs BEstOWED OncPa FinE arts stuDEnts


ARTS

85m i D D L E scHOOL stuDEnts participated in the

production of

T h e l i T T l e mermaid Jr

20+ fine arTs c o u r s e so f f e r e d

suPerior raTings awarded to vision and concerT choir at the mtVa regional choral adjudication & to The cPa band at t h e m t s b o a m i d - s t a t e c o m p e t i t i o n

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.

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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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.

Soli Deo Gloria to God Alone Be The Glory

The Unseen

CPA offered a cross-country team

open to all K-5 students. Over 92 students

participated.


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9 LEttErs OF intEnt s i g n e d T o P l a Y s P o r T s a T T h e c o l l e g i a T e l e v e l

For the first time in Academy history, both girls and boys

golf teams competed for a state championship.


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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 tSSAA State tournament

BOYS TRAcK •8th in tSSAA State Championship Meet

BOYS TennIS •District, Region, & Sectional Champions & State Runner-Up

BOYS SOcceR •District, Region, Sectional, & State Champions

IndIVIdUAL ACCOmPLIShmenTS

GRAYSOn dAVIS •A/AA Boys Golf State Champion

pAul AdAMS •2013 AAA Mr. Football

TATuM WAde •tennessee Swimmer of The Year • IM State Champion

BRAXTOn BlAcKWell •AA Mr. Basketball

ZAch WeATheRlY •A/AA High Jump State Champion (Also set school record with a jump of 6’4”)

The 2013-14 school year was a record-breaking year for CPA championships

Baseball


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W o n i n2013-14

Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer

Boys tennis

Swimming


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TRADITIONSLife’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.


Fi fth Grade COmmeNDATIONFifth 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 SchoolC R O S S O 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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“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

“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

“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

“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

Senior Class Verse 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)

bACCAlAuReATeIt 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.


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Senior members of Vision sing Rivers and Roads

COmmeNCemeNTOn 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.


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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.

Congratulations Class of 2014

Almost-Alumni Cookout

Senior Send-Off


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mATRICULATIOnAuburn University

tyler James BurnsMitchell Jeffrey CookSarah Katherine LeeIan Andrew Pomeroy Shannon Lynette Ryan

Baylor UniversityHannah Elizabeth Pate

Belmont UniversityMary Griffith Adamstaylor Makenzie Veino

Butler UniversityCaitlyn Brooke Zegiestowsky

Chapman UniversityMadison Leigh Andres

Clemson UniversityJohn David Elliott

College of CharlestownClaire Montgomery McInturff

Columbia State Community College Hunter David Cross

Covenant CollegeJulia Suzanne Price

Florida Gulf Coast UniversityLeslie Ann Berry

Florida State UniversityHannah 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 UniversityLindsey Jo Beck Johann Arturo Mendez Presley Sloan Russell Nicholas Aaron Snodgrass

Mercer University John Patrick Maddux

Mississippi State University Seth Alexander Thomas

Pepperdine UniversityJoAnna Marie Carpenter

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

Savannah College of Art and Design

Joanna Carol Hardman

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

The George Washington UniversityClaire Elizabeth Miller

The University of Alabama Richard taylor Bright Emma Rebecca Keegan

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Chloe Lucille McFadden

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

William Andrew Manuel

The University of Texas, AustinRuby Monette-Meadow

Troy UniversityMakenzie Shae Haynes

Union UniversityCatherine 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

University of Missouri ColumbiaPaul Harris Adams Thomas Bush Richard

University of Tennessee ChattanoogaMorgan Claudia Atkinson Alison Louise Davis Victoria Elisabeth Stusek

University of Tennessee, KnoxvillePaige Nash Anderson Caroline Beth Conley Mary Isabella Cunningham Mary Caroline Curtis Madison Grace Hamilton Graham Robert Hawley Alexander Alan Isaacs Jackson Adams Krodel Lindsay Grace Mayernick Chance Addison Meier Laura Carolyne Joyce Myers Corinne Chablis oliphant Jessie Carroll omer Joshua Allan Pedicini Hayden Allen Piskie olivia Caroline Poston James Maxwell Pressley Benjamin Christopher Sottek Grady Crockett Sutton William David trapnell Joseph Neal trice John oman Ward Sophie Caroline Wilk

University of Tennessee, MartinCarson Daniel Shrode

Vanderbilt UniversityBrock Arnold Preheim

Wake Forest UniversitySpencer Cary Woods

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1994Susannah Smith White ’94 is a theatre artist based out of Nashville.

1995evie 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.

1996Kate 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.

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.

1997

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.

1998

Abby Clinton bohn ’98 lives in Washington, 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.

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

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.”

Austin Casselman ’00


1999brooklyn Sudano ’99 is an actress based in Los Angeles.

2000Zach 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.

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.

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

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.

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

2001Rob Ames ’01 is married to Becky Elliot Ames and teaches at Sunset Middle School in Nolensville, tN. They have two children.

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.

becca Clinton Richardson ’01 works at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in nuclear security. Her stepdaughter is a now attending University of tennessee

2002

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.

margaret Patton French ’02 is an actress based in New York City.

landon Pigg ’02 is an actor and singer-songwriter. 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 co-wrote Darling I Do for the animated comedy fantasy film Shrek Forever After, produced by DreamWorks Animation.

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2003Katy Anderson Clement ’03 has taught 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.

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).

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

2004Ashley Anderson ’04 is an actress based in Los Angeles; she recently completed a run of The Music Man at Musical Theatre West in the role of Zaneeta.

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.

2005

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.


Zach Ferrell ’05 and Rachel Robbins Ferrell ’06 live in Chattanooga and work with an inner city ministry. Zach is coaching and teaching at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga.

2006

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.

Graham Keen ’06 is an actor based in New York City.

Austin manuel ’06 is a musician/songwriter based in Nashville.

matt Rhea ’06 is currently in Leeds, England working on a master’s degree in saxophone performance at the Leeds College of Music.

Preston Seibert ’06 is a worship pastor in 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.

2007Will 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.

becca James O’Connell ’07 and husband Michael are the proud parents of Hunter James o’Connell, born May 8, 2014.

2008Joseph eberle ’08 is a freelance lighting designer/director with Bandit Lites in Nashville.

Jake Peterson ’08 is teaching English in Spain.

Kyle Reeves ’08 is engaged to

Abbye myers ’10.

Tanner Roman ’08 is on staff at Sony/AtV 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.

Tye Sanders ’08 has received a promotion to 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army. He continues to serve as an artillery officer at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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.

2009Caroline 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.

misha Goetz ’09 became engaged to Joshua Hoyt.

Caleb lee ’09 married Cameron McMillan on August 24, 2013 in talladega, FL.

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

Kirsten Reed ’09 is an architect with Niles Bolton Associates, a multidisciplinary architecture firm that specializes in residential, commercial, retail, transportation, and urban design.

Thomas Sanders ’09 is taking classes and teaching at the University of Florida in Gainesville pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts (Fiction).

brandon Seibert ’09 is in Mongolia as part 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 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

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.”

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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,

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, pre-game notes in your locker, and hugs as it does through drills and scrimmages.”

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.

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.

maggie Atkins ’03


2010Anna bliss eberle ’10 graduated from the nursing program at Belmont University.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2011Georganna Greene ’11 graduated from the University of tennessee, with a major in art education.

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.

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

max Curtis ’11 is in his senior year at ole Miss as a scholarship manager for the football team, assisting the running back coach.

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.

Taylor Hagely ’11 is a psychology major with 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.

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.

murphy mulvihill ’11 is at Middle tennessee 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.

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

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.

2012bryce 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 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.

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.

CPA at the Ryman alumni after party.

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.

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.

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.

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 Alumni and CPA Alumni Parents — you are a vital part of our alumni community, and we want to keep in touch with you! Be sure to update your contact information with our office so you can receive e-newsletters, Homecoming invitations, future annual reports, and timely updates from the Academy. Visit cpalions.org/alumni/contact to update your information.

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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.

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.

lydia Granered ’13 is studying at New York University in the Bachelor of Fine Arts acting program.

Andrew Kingsbury ’13 played for the Big 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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.

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.

Give online todaycpalions.org/giving

$38,233cpA 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.

17%

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cPA Parent Participationin the past four years, academy parents have increased

participation from 17 percent to 57 percent!

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pARenT SuppORT FellOWShIp [pSF]

2013-14 ParEnt suPPOrt FELLOWsHiP BOarD ( PsF)• Presidents

lori and Jeff Orr• secretary/treasurer

Kim and charles crews• Prayer Ministry

Valerie and Bradd duvallJulie and Jeff cook

• Faculty & staFF aPPreciation

Karen and Mark hattanMissy and chris Slover

• Parent education

Kellie and Mac purdyJennifer and dallas Randolph

• eleMentary school coMMittee

Trish and david cooperMichelle and Allen Sherwood

• Middle school coMMittee

catherine and henry dephillips

• high school coMMittee

Melissa and dan hutts• cPa dads

John craig, Scott Mccormick

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.

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!

Vital Volunteer CoNNECtIoNS


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

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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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

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.

cpa magazine 2013-14 year in review

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