CHCA News
MS Students Bake Cookies for RM House Families
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During the Christmas holidays, a group of CHCA middle school girls were thinking of others. To celebrate the season, the girls baked cookies for families at Mobile's Ronald McDonald House.
Abby Jett Wins Local Writing Contest
Congratulations to Abby Jett, 9th grade, for winning the Mobile Bay Area Parenting magazine's writing contest. Out of all the participating schools and participating students in the Mobile Area, her paper on peer pressure was chosen by a panel of well respected judges. Her paper was brilliant, insightful, and very deserving of this honor. Her article, along with her picture, will be featured in the Mobile Bay Area Parenting magazine. Please read this outstanding paper; you will not regret it, for it is a great read. In fact, all of the students from Mrs. Dickinson's Journalism class who competed in the contest did well, with all of their papers advancing to the final round of judging, and two of their papers made it to the top three. Congratulations Abby, Mrs. Dickinson, and all of the journalism students! We are so proud of you!
Students in the high school Journalism class include: Taylor Perkins, Mary Richardson, Delaney Grizzle, Taylor Kent, Rebecca Smith, Caitlin Harbin and Abby Jett. By CHCA student, Caitlin Harbin
CHCA Parent/Teacher Running Team
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Kudos to one of our CHCA mothers, Kim Williams, and our own K5 teacher, Janet Sells, for competing in the First Light Marathon together. They each completed 26.2 miles in 97% humidity!
Boy's Cross Country Coach of the Year
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Congratulations to Coach Joe Swagart for winning the Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year Award! After a fantastic victory at the 1A and 2A state championship, Coach Swagart could not be more proud of his team. "What really helped us was that we had an experienced team mixed with some inexperience," said Swagart. "Some of our kids put aside personal ambitions to ensure success at the state championships." In the coming up year, the Cross Country team will be losing seven valuable seniors; but fortunately have plenty of talented students left to carry on the example left by these trail blazing seniors. Coach Swagart displays that with time, dedication, faith, and hard work… NOTHING is impossible for the Cottage Hill Warriors! When our God is for us, then who can ever stop us? Congratulations again to Swagart and his team that he has led fearlessly for years, and will for many years to come! By CHCA student, Taylor Kent
Students Selected for Super Twelve Volleyball Team
Several CHCA students were selected by the Mobile Press Register for the Mobile Register's 2011 Super Twelve Volleyball Team. For this team, the Press Register selects the top twelve players from both Mobile and Baldwin counties. Meredith Parrott, 12th grade, was a First Team selection. Also, Rachael Howell, 11th grade, and Kirsten Sayers, 12th grade, were selected to the Honorable Mention team. Congratulations!
Students Selected To Super Seven Cross Country Team
Congratulations to three CHCA students for being selected for the Mobile Press-Register's 2011 Super Seven Cross Country Team. Colby Verdin, 12th grade, was selected to the second team. Dylan Schmitz and Justin Kinder, 10th grade, were selected to the third team. Congratulations, athletes!
Student Council Collects Toys
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For the 2011 Christmas, the middle school Student Council sponsored a toy drive to benefit the boys and girls who are patients at USA Women's and Children's Hospital. On each toy, the students attached personalized notes to the children wishing them a Merry Christmas. More than 100 toys were donated for the hospital.
Yellow Ribbon TShirt Design Winners
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This year's Yellow Ribbon Week t-shirt design winner was Sharon Nilsen in Mrs. Blight's 5th grade! Honorable Mention awards go to Victoria Morris (8th grade– Rowell) and Peter Boothe (1st grade– Grizzle). Victoria's ribbon design will be added to the shirt along with Peter's wording.
Congratulations, students!
Yellow Ribbon Week is a week that the Church Campus at CHCA sets aside to honor our military service. During this special week each year, CHCA raises money through the sale of TShirts to purchase calling cards to send to men and women serving in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan. There is also a special chapel during the week to honor the military. Thanks, CHCA for your support in this mission project.
Students' Art Wins Awards
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Five CHCA students at the Church Camus received Honorable Mention awards in the 2012 Alabama Marine Resources Calendar Art Contest. The students receiving the awards were Ben Shorrosh, Andrew Bartlett, Emily Delorenzo, Bailey LaCoste, and Ashton Hudson. Their art will be framed and displayed in different museums and galleries throughout Mobile and Baldwin counties and will also be featured in the 2012 calendar.
The Marine Resources Calendar Art Contest is sponsored by the Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and promotes awareness and appreciation of Alabama's coastal resources. The theme of the contest is "Conserving and Enjoying Alabama's Coastal Resources".
Cross Country Wins AHSAA State Meet
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On Nov. 12, 2011, the CHCA varsity boys cross country team won the 1A/2A division at the AHSAA State Meet beating Hatton (3 time defending champs) by over 37 points (large margin). All of the boys had smart starts and hard finishes, racing in a way to be proud of no matter the outcome. The boys had five in the top 16 with Colby Verdin (6th), Dylan Schmitz (9th), Justen Kinder (10th), and Jonathan Stringfellow (13th) earning All-State honors. David Chance finished 16th, one spot outside of earning All-State honors, however, he caught over 15 runners over the last 2 miles.
The varsity girls cross country team finished 9th overall in the 1A/2A division. The team was led by Erin Farill's 19th place finish followed closely by Anna Strachan, Callie Stuart, Haley Bennett, and Elizabeth Noland. The girls competed hard and represented our school well.
"I am proud of their efforts and for dedicating 51/2 months of training to do their best in each race this season. We have ten seniors on both the boys and girls team, however, they have left a great legacy for our younger athletes to follow." - Coach Swagart
Varsity Volleyball Second in State!
It has been a long road for our Girls Varsity Volleyball team and unfortunately the season has come to an end. The girls traveled up to Pelham for the Elite Eight State tournament. They began Wednesday; their first match against West End, winning all 3 sets 25-8, 25-12, 25-11. Their next game was played that evening, where a crowd of Cottage Hill students, cheered the girls on to victory against Lexington, winning all 3 sets, 25-23, 25-22, and 25-19. With these to victories under their belts, the girls went on to championship match against Providence Christian, ranked number two in the state. Sadly, after a long fought battle the girls fell short of victory, losing, 25-15, 25-15, 25-16. But as Coach Newton said "One day, one match doesn't nullify all that this team accomplished." We are very proud of our girls on their sea-son and during the performance throughout the season. They have made us very proud to be Cottage Hill Warriors. By CHCA student, Mary Richardson
Congratulations to Our Musicians
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Rachel Fleck, a 7th grader, was selected for the Alabama All State Orchestra for 2012, along with several other conservatory students. All State Orchestra will be held in Tuscaloosa on the campus of the University of Alabama.
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Haleigh Spragg, also a 7th grader, attended a masters class recently with concert pianist Awadagin Pratt. Mr. Pratt performed with the Mobile Symphony Beethoven and Blue Jeans concert. Haleigh also won the 2011 Alabama Baptist Keyboard Festival for this district.
Alumni Visits West Campus
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A big thank you to Jean-Luc Currie, a CHCA Alumnus, for coming to CHCA to share with our Junior and Seniors this week. Jean-Luc gave his testimony and spoke of how well he was prepared in high school that has taken him into college. We are so proud to say that Jean-Luc is currently ranked #1 academically in his class of 1,300 at the U.S. Naval Academy!
Students Chosen for USA Honor Marching Band
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Congratulations to Bethany Cobb, Delaney Grizzle, Hannah Kibby, and Karen Thomas for being chosen to participate in the University of South Alabama's Honor Marching Band. These students along with over 400 high school students from 83 schools throughout the Southeast were chosen to perform with the Jaguar Marching Band during the November 19, 2011 game. The students rehearsed and performed throughout the day before the game with the Jaguar Marching Band and performed with them later during the half-time. Congratulations, students!
Nathan Downey, Student of the Year
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Congratulations to eighth grader, Nathan Downey, for being selected by the church campus teachers and administration to receive the Sunshine Rotary Club Outstanding Student award for 2011-2012. Nathan will be honored at a Mobile Country Club Breakfast November 16, 2011.
Meredith Parrott Signs With Charleston Southern University
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Last week CHCA Senior volleyball player, Meredith Parrott, signed a letter of intent to Division I, Charleston Southern University. The volleyball team, including Parrott, recently competed in the state championship and won second in state for division 2A. Parrott was selected to the All Tournament Team at the Elite Eight Tournament for 2011. In 2010, CHCA celebrated the 2A State Championship, where Parrott was named the 2A MVP in the Elite Eight Tournament. Parrott holds the school record for kills in a match with 28. She also set the school record for career kills at 1,701.
David Chance, Optimist Club Runner of the Week
Congratulations to CHCA student, David Chance, for being selected 1A-3A Runner of the Week by the Mobile Optimist Club for his performance at the AHSAA State Meet which was held on Nov. 12, 2011.
Alumni Basketball Game
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On Friday, November 4, 2011, both the girls and boys varsity basketball teams played in an alumni game. The girl's alumni team was made up of Jessica Palmer, Judith Currie, Shelby Raines, Lauren Curtis, Kelsey Thomas, and Lauren Thomas. The current Lady Warriors played hard, but ended up losing 52-42. The boy's alumni fared better, beating the alumni team, 71-56. The Alumni team included Ethan Ganus, Michael Howell, Seth Cazalas, Barret Negus, John Hii, Sean McLaughlin, Jonathan Allred, Eric Karlstad, and Adam Spiller. It was great to see our alumni and students come together to play great games! By CHCA student, Mary Richardson
Pink For A Purpose
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On October 3, 2011, our middle school girls volleyball team showed their support of Breast Cancer Awareness by getting pink hair extensions on the day of their area tournament. The girls placed third in the tournament, losing to Bayside and Saraland, but were victorious over the Faith Academy Rams. They represented our school well by showing good sportsmanship throughout the year and by being supportive of breast cancer research. By CHCA student, Caitlin Harbin
Cross Country Qualifies For AHSAA State Meet
Both the boys and girls cross country teams have qualified for the AHSAA State meet and will compete on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.
At the Sectional meet, the girls finished third behind Erin Farill, Anna Strachan, Callie Stuart, Haley Bennett, and Elizabeth Noland's performances, besting West Minister by more than 10 points to qualify. This is the first time in school history that the girls team have qualified for the AHSAA State meet. CHCA has always had individuals qualify, but the girls did it as a team.
The boys won the Sectional meet, behind Justen Kinder, Jonathan Stringfellow, Dylan Schmitz, Colby Verdin, and David Chance's performances, beating out seven teams. The boys are poised and ready to take a chance at the state title. This is the third consecutive year that the boys team has qualified for state, finishing 4th in 2009 and 2nd in 2010.
Mobile Optimist Club's Cross Country Runners of the Week
On October 27, 2011, three CHCA students were honored at the Mobile Optimist Club Meeting which was held at the Mobile Convention Center. Jonathan Stringfellow and Anna Strachan were honored for their performance in the Foley Invitational, while Dylan Schmitz was honored for his performance at the Mobile County Championships. Congratulations, students!
Cross Country at Mobile County Championships
The CHCA cross country team competed in the Mobile County Championships on October 20,2011, in one of the strongest fields the county has ever had.
The junior high boys team, comprised of middle school athletes and freshman, competed first in the 2 mile course. Zachary Myers and Aaron Meeker both started off near the top ten and both finished top ten, with Aaron Meeker coming 9th and Zachary Myers finishing hard to win the junior high boys competition. The junior high boys team finished a very close fourth (missing out on first by 20 points, second and third tied, only 11 points ahead of the team).
The varsity girls team finished sixth overall despite two of the top five not competing due to injury. Erin Farill led the way for the girls with a ninth place finish making the All-County team and posting a new school record of 20:37, her best complete race ever. Anna Strachan and Callie Stuart helped pace the girls to a sixth place finish.
The varsity boys team finished third overall, their highest finish ever, beating both UMS-Wright and St. Paul's. The boys were led by Justen Kinder, 8th, Colby Verdin, 13th, and Dylan Schmitz, 14th, each making the All-County Team. Although the boys fell short of their goal, they have much to be proud of. They gave a great effort and competed to the best of their ability.
Volleyball Player of the Week
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Meredith Parrott was named the Volleyball Player of the Week for her performance in the area and region tournaments last week. She was recognized at the weekly luncheon of the Azalea City Kiwanis Club on Tuesday. Way to go, Meredith!
Getting to Know Mrs. Greenough
Fran Greenough has been teaching at CHCA for 20 years, since January 1991, teaching grades sixth through twelfth. Ms.Greenough is married to Gary Greenough, and has four beautiful daughters and 12 grandchildren. She majored in English in college and enjoys teaching American Literature. Ms. Greenough has learned many priceless lessons, such as, "I've learned to say I am sorry when I make mistakes. It doesn't bother me at all to apologize to an entire class." She has also learned that students who are the hardest to love are usually the ones who need unconditional love the most. Outside of school Mrs. Greenough attends Luke 4:18 fellowship, and enjoys reading, spending time with family, eating, and teaching. Mrs. Greenough also enjoys listening to music her least favorite being rap, but even then there are a few rap songs that she likes. Mrs. Greenough for 20 years has been improving the lives of faculty and students alike, teaching them many important lessons along the way. By CHCA student, Mary Richardson
Our New Azalea Trail Maids
Riley Johnson and Ranya Kakish were both selected as the Azalea Trail Maids for the city. These young ladies will become part of a select group who will be ambassadors for the City of Mobile. Riley Johnson is the daughter of Ronnie and Jan Johnson; and Ranya is the daughter of George and Lily Kakish. At the Queen's Coronation Ceremony, the girls were given their dress colors for the year– Riley will wear yellow and Ranya will wear blue. The perfect combination for CHCA! Congratulations to our new Azalea Trail Maids! By CHCA student, Taylor Perkins
AP Calculus AB Student Scores
Each year, our high school offers seniors an opportunity to earn college credit through Advance Placement (AP) test in English, Spanish, and Calculus. These courses are designed to be college preparatory courses that are taught at an advanced pace. At the end of the school year in May, students in these classes take a three to four hour exam, dependent upon the time allowed for the course specific test, in an effort to receive the best score possible. Each student will earn a score from one to five, with five being the highest.
For the 2010-2011 academic school year, the AP Calculus AB students had some of the highest marks our program has ever had. Daniel Todd, Laura Walks, and Blake Martin each scored a five, Will Roberson scored a four, and Katelyn Flemming scored a three. We are proud of their achievements and hard work.
CHCA Cheerleaders Cheer for GO Run
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On September, 17, 2011, the middle school, termite, and pee wee cheerleaders volunteered their Saturday morning to cheer for a great cause. Annually the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute hosts the GO Run for gynecological oncology on the campus of the University of South Alabama. The girls lined the course during the 5K and 1 mile fun run to cheer on the runners. Our cheerleaders earned many compliments and words of appreciation.
Varsity Volleyball Headed to Regionals
Monday, October 10, 2011, our varsity volleyball team hosted the area tournament to decide who would continue in the road to state. The teams included Flomaton, J.U. Blacksher and Mobile Christian. Our first match was against J.U. Blacksher beating them 25-11, 25-10, and 25-5 in the semi-finals. We then ad-vanced to the championship match, winning 25-9, 25-16, and 25-11. All the ladies played a spectacular game, with Hannah Wentland's 23 kills, Meredith Parrot's 17 kills and Kirsten Sayers 40 assists. With those victories under our belt, we head to the regional tournament at Houston Academy in Dothan on Saturday, October 16, to determine who will head to sub-state. Way to go girls!! By CHCA student, Taylor Perkins
Cross Country at George County
On Saturday, October 15, 2011, the cross country team competed on a tough course at George County High School in Lucedale, MS. The reserve boys team was led by Zachary Myers, Aaron Meeker, and Greg Montieth on the 4K course for a team finish of 5th place out of 13 scoring teams. The varsity girls, without Haley Bennett, finished 12th out of 22 scoring teams, with Erin Farill and Anna Strachan leading our girls. The varsity boys finished 2nd overall, behind only McGill Toolen and beating St. Pauls as well as 23 other teams. The varsity boys were led by Colby Verdin, Justen Kinder, and Dylan Schmitz. They have their county meet this Thursday, October 20, 2011, at Municipal Park.
Justen Kinder, Mobile Optimist Club 1A-3A Runner of the Week
Justen Kinder has been selected as the Mobile Optimist Club 1A-3A Runner of the Week. He was honored at a luncheon on Thursday, October 6, 2011, during the meeting at the Mobile Convention Center. Congratulations, Justen!
Cross Country Results from Jesse Owens Classic
On Saturday, October 1, 2011, our cross country teams competed in the Jesse Owens Classic in Oakville, AL, west of Decatur. This meet had over 5,000 entries making it the largest meet ever in Alabama and the third largest meet in the South.
Our varsity boys team competed in the Bronze Division (3A/4A) and won, beating out 35 other teams. Our team was led by Colby Verdin's 5th place finish (17:10) and Justen Kinder's 12th place finish (17:31). We had three other boys under 18 as well: Dylan Schmitz (16th-17:41), David Chance (18th-17:42), and Jonathan Stringfellow (25th-17:55). There were 359 competitors in this division.
Our varsity girls team competed in the Green Division (1A/2A) and finished 4th out of 15 scoring teams. Our girl's team was led by Erin Farill's 8th place finish (21:41), Anna Strachan's 11th place finish (22:14), and Haley Bennett's 34th place finish (23:48). We had four girl's compete in their first 5K ever (Callie Stuart, Kailey Smith, Elizabeth Noland, and Kaylen Hyatt), helping our girl's team run the 3rd fastest team average ever. There were 129 competitors in this division.
Our junior high boys competed in the small division junior high and finished 8th out of 14 scoring teams. Our junior high boys team was led by Aaron Meekers 17th place finish (12:50) and Zachary Myers 20th place finish (12:57) for the 2.1 mile course. All of our junior high boys had personal records (Hayden Vanderheiden, Logan Woodruff, Braden Cockrell, and Matthew Kang).
We are proud of our teams' achievements and look forward to our next competition on Saturday, October 8, in Foley.
Varsity Boys: State Ranking: 16th out of 131; 1A/2A State Ranking: 1st
Varsity Girls: State Ranking: 49th out of 112; 1A/2A State Ranking: 6th
Farill and Verdin Named Runner of the Week
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Colby Verdin and Erin Farill have been selected as the Mobile Optimist Club's Runner of the Week for 1A-3A for their performance Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at the Azalea City Classic. Congratulations, students!
Cross Country Setting Records and Earning Awards
On Saturday, September 17, 2011, our cross country teams competed in the Azalea City Classic. In the Reserve race, both Alan Mueller (5th) and Brad Harris (10th) had top 10 finishes, with Ethan and Greg just outside the top 10 (11th and 12th). Our boys reserve finished 4th out of 15 scoring teams. In the girls Varsity race, Erin Farill led the way for our team with a new 5K school record of 20:56, besting Danielle Norris' time by 12 seconds. Anna Strachan finished the race in a new personal record by besting her previous best by 1:21. In the boys Varsity race, Colby Verdin led the way for our team with a 7th place finish and a new school record of 16:46, the first time a boy for CHCA has broken 17. Lucas Bishop and Jonathan Dismukes moved under 18 minutes for a 5K giving our boys team a total of six boys under 18 minutes. Our boys fin¬ished 5th out of 14, barely missing out on third by 8 points.
In the boys JV/Junior High 2 Mile race, the junior high team finished 7th out of 15 scoring teams (almost all of the other teams had high school athletes on their team. The middle school boys were led by Zachary Myers. Logan Woodruff, Hayden Vanderheiden, Braden Cockrell, and Matthew Kang each set a new personal record for the 2 Mile distance. In the girls JV/ Junior High 2 Mile race, Callie Stuart led the way for our girls with a 15:45 2 Mile (new personal record) followed by Kailey Smith (first race of the season).
Colby Verdin and Erin Farill were selected as the Mobile Optimist Club's Runners of the Week for 1A through 3A based on their performance this past Saturday at the Azalea City Classic. They were honored this past week at a luncheon. Awesome job and keep it up! By CHCA student, Caitlin Harbin
Cross Country Races to the Finish Line
On Friday, September 9, 2011, our junior high boys cross country team was led by Aaron Meeker with his 5th place finish and Zachary Myers with his 9th place finish. Logan Woodruff, Mathew King, Braden Cockrell, Callie Stuart and Kaylen Hyatt all had personal records. Saturday, the varsity girls team competed in the Open Division. In the race, Erin Farill finished in 3rd and Anna Strachan finished 8th in her first ever 5K. Our reserve boys team also competed Saturday led by Garrett Wages 19:35 5K, beating twelve teams and losing to only four. The varsity boys team competed in the Invite Division against three teams from Florida, Louisiana, two teams from Mississippi, and many elite local teams. The boys finished 6th out of 18 scoring teams, missing out on 4th place by only nine points. Our boy's team is currently ranked in the top ten in the entire state and first for our division! Way to go cross country teams! By CHCA student, Abby Jett
Kirsten Sayers, Player of the Week
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Kirsten Sayers, a senior at CHCA, was honored for her dedication, hard work, and talent by being selected as the Volleyball Player of the Week. The award, presented by the Mobile Area Coaches' Association, recognized her accomplishments as a setter on the varsity volleyball team. She received her award at the weekly luncheon of the Azalea City Kiwanis Club. Congrats Kirsten! We are so proud of you! By CHCA student, Caitlin Harbin
Fifty Years Ago Today
Fifty years ago… Cottage Hill Baptist School began with Cottage Hill Baptist Church members becoming aware our city needed a Christian institution to teach its young people the saving grace of Christ.
In 1959, a committee of CHBC church members was formed to study the possibility of the church starting a school. At the time, the Mobile County Public School System was experiencing overcrowding and financial difficulties. On Wednesday, December 14, 1960 the committee unanimously voted to form a grade school.
On September 7, 1961, Cottage Hill Baptist School opened its doors of education for the first time. The first two teachers were Mrs. Mary Waite, who taught first grade, and Mrs. Balzi, who taught the Kindergarten class. Most parents today would be jealous of the first tuition, which was fifteen dollars a month for Kindergarten, twenty dollars a month for Grade School, and a ten dollar registration fee. The school also provided all of the supplies.
Every year CHBS grew and added more and more grades. On Nov. 15, 1997, the ground was broken for a new high school. In the 1999-2000 school year it was completed and the high school students were moved to the new campus.
Fifty years later, CHCA is still going strong and continuing to teach students about Christ. What once began as a glimpse of a vision has now become a reality for more than 500 current students and many more former students. By CHCA student, Caitlin Harbin
Art Teacher, Kathie Stabler, Receives Art Award
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CHCA has its own Picasso! Mrs. Stabler, the High School art teacher, currently has multiple paintings being exhibited at the Mobile Museum of Art. Her water color piece, Le Poulet, along with, Girl and Magnolia are being displayed until September 25, 2011. Recently, she also had two works that hung at the Eastern Shore Gallery, a show sponsored by The Watercolor and Graphic Arts Society. Mrs. Stabler was invited to join this prestigious society on August 7, 2011. She won a merit award from the Mobile Art Association this past January for one of her watercolors displayed in the Library. This officially makes her an award winning artist! CHCA is very proud of her!
By CHCA student, Taylor Perkins
CHCA Ten Year Class Reunion
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On August 26 and 27, 2011, the Classes of 2000 and 2001, CHCA's first 9th and 10th graders, gathered for their 10 year class reunion. The graduates enjoyed a wonderful meal Friday night at CHCA catered by The Shed. Saturday night the group went out to Felix's for dinner. From the 2000 class, Sarah Watson DesRochers, Tracy Carbo, and Marianne McCardle Jenkins joined the reunion. From the 2001 class, Shane Mayes, David Cagle, Clark Bailey, Melissa Lambert Dickinson, Michael Gamotis, Rachel Cazalas, Sarah Hoss Sellers, Katie Burgess Davis, Ryan Perdue, Ashley Campbell, Anna Currie, Phillip Howell, and Matt Monger joined the reunion. Also, Former teachers Mrs. Shore and Mrs. Greenough enjoyed catching up with their former students. By CHCA student, Abby Jett
CHCA Implements New Student Information System
This school year CHCA has implemented InformationNOW.
InformationNOW (INow) is a web-based student information application that gives parents/guardians and students on line access to grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, emergency information, and more. Home Portal is an integrated component of InformationNOW through which parents can:
• View attendance by period or minute and all check-ins and outs
• View progress reports, report card grades, class averages, and individual activities
• View student schedule by term
• View homework assignments
• View school calendar and announcements
• Have only one login regardless of number of students enrolled in the school
• Have his/her own unique log-in
The Home Portal Quick Guide will guide you through the process of signing on and viewing your student's information.
The pin slips, including the login and password, have been mailed to each guardian. If you have not received your pin slip or you have any questions, please call the school office:
Church Campus (K2-8) - 660-2427
West Campus (9-12) - 634-2513
New Emergency Caller System In Place
This year Cottage Hill will be using a school-to-family communications service to deliver both emergency and non-emergency messages to you via telephone and the internet during the 2011-12 school year. Using this notification service, we can quickly contact all families - in a matter of minutes - with urgent news such as school closings, early dismissals, delayed buses or rescheduled activities. We will also use the service to provide timely non-emergency information such as reminders about important meetings or special events at school that involve your children. In the case of school closings, this service is meant to be a compliment to the existing means of communications, TV stations, radio stations, etc. We will continue to utilize ALL of these mediums in the event of a school closure and/or delay so you don't have to wait to get your call for the closing to be official.
Parent Letter
Parent Portal Instructions
Pre-12 Notification Website
Middle School Cheerleaders Receive Camp Awards
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The Middle School cheerleaders were able to have a UCA Cheer Camp instructor come coach them July 25-27, 2011. At the end of the 3 days, the girls received 3 blue Superior Ribbons for Extreme Routine, Cheer Evaluations, and Fan Frenzy. The group's Jump Off Winner was Caylen Bray. Named for the All American Team, with a chance to travel to Disney World and perform at the annual Thanksgiving Day parade, was Hannah Poiroux, Caylen Bray, and Madison Parnell. Overall, the girls did fantastic and earned the Superior Overall Trophy.
The 2011-2012 Middle School Cheerleaders include: Hannah Poiroux (Captain), Madison Parnell (Co-Captain), Christine Bartlett, Caylen Bray, Hallie Grizzle, Anna McDonald, Hannah McDaniel, Lettie Warren, and Rhea Warren.
Students Perform In Bye, Bye, Birdie
"Oh one last kiss... there never was such bliss... I love your dentifrice!" This quote came from the play Bye Bye Birdie which two of our students, Aryn Callahan and Rebecca Smith, participated in this summer. Aryn's big debut was on the Chickasaw Civic Theatre stage in Annie last September. However, this was Rebecca's first play, which she was extremely excited to be participating in. Aryn was part of the Teen Trio, and Rebecca was part of the Teen Girls, in their performance. CHCA is proud to have such involved students!
By CHCA student, Taylor Perkins
Kayley Hopkins Wins Nat'l AAU Junior Olympics Awards
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CHCA 11th grade student, Kayley Hopkins, competed in baton twirling at the National AAU Junior Olympics in New Orleans on Aug. 4 & 5. She won gold in the "All Around" category in her division. She also competed in individual categories where she won gold in parade routine, silver in basic and military strut, and bronze in solo. Kayley qualified for the nationals in Macon, MS. Kayley also won "Outstanding Soloist" while attending camp at the University of South Alabama. Congratulations, Kayley!
Varsity Cheerleaders Receive Awards At Camp
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The CHCA varsity cheerleaders recently attended the UCA cheer camp which was held in Destin, Florida. The cheerleaders received several first place awards, a Leadership award, and several cheerleaders were nominated to make the All Star squad. The squad won first place in the Home Pom, first place in the Extreme Routine, and first place in the UCA Cheer. The squad was also awarded the Leadership plaque. This award was presented to the CHCA squad for being voted as the team that all the participating cheerleaders would like to be a member of and the one they respected the most. Six CHCA cheerleaders out of six cheerleaders were nominated to make the All Star squad. This is incredible! They were four seniors, Sarah Johnson-captain, Rachel Ragland-co-captain, Kristen Williamson, and Riley Woodruff, and two juniors, Allison Tanner and Megan Buchanan. Way to go all stars! Allison Tanner was also the winner of the prestigious camp "Jump Off" competition. The CHCA cheerleaders were also invited to participate in the Capitol One Bowl pregame show which will be held in January, 2012. We are so proud of the all the girls and their efforts to do well. The 2011-2012 CHCA Cheerleaders include Madison Box, Courtney Bryson, Megan Buchanan, Audrey Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Ainsley Northcutt, Rachel Ragland, Hannah Souder, Katherine Straughan, Allison Tanner, Cara Tillman, Kristen Williamson, and Riley Woodruff. It is a great time to be a CHCA Warrior!
Color Guard Receives Camp Awards
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This past summer our color guard attended the Marching Auxiliaries Camp held July 1-3 at the University of South Alabama. They did great, receiving a superior ribbon for their home routine and winning a Grand Champion trophy for their camp routine. They also earned many individual ribbons for their hard work and talent. Taylor Kent, Karen Thomas, and Delaney Grizzle received Honor Roll Medals for Most Outstanding All Star Performers. They have been invited to participate in the All American Performance at the Capital One Bowl and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Members of the color guard include Delaney Grizzle, Nicole Huie, Taylor Kent (captain), Karen Thomas, Christina Davis, and Coach Mrs. Tracy Henderson. Great job ladies and keep it up! By CHCA student, Caitlin Harbin
Zak Sorel Wins Local Tennis Tournament
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Congratulations to CHCA 11th grader, Zak Sorel, for winning at the Boys 16 final at the third annual City of Gulf Shores Summer Slam which was held on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at the Meyer Tennis Center. Read Mobile Press Register article.
Adam Thomas, Coach of the Year
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Congratulations to CHCA's Coach Adam Thomas for being named by the Mobile County Coaches Association as Coach of the Year for 1A-5A schools for the 2010-2011 basketball season. Coach Thomas is the Dean of Students for the Church Campus and the Assistant Athletic Director for CHCA.
WC Students Receive Basketball Awards
CHCA high school students, Cody Wyatt and Brinson Straub were named by the Mobile County Coaches Association to the All County Basketball Team for 1A-5A schools. Jonathan Allred and Ethan Ganus were also named to the All Academic Team for the 2010-2011 basketball season.
Emily Overman - 1st Place Color By Kids Competition
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Congratulations goes to CHCA eighth grader, Emily Overman, whose art work received 1st place in the Middle School Category (Gr 6-8) of the 2011 Mobile County Color By Kids Art Competition. Emily received her award at the reception and awards ceremony which was held May 3, 2011 at the Mobile Museum of Art. The Color By Kids Art Competition is sponsored by Springhill Medical/SMH Auxiliary.
Track and Field at AHSAA State Track Meet
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Congratulations to our Girl's 5th place finish and our Boy's 6th place finish at the AHSAA State Track and Field Meet which was held at Birmingham Southern College on May 6 and 7.
Congratulations to the following athletes for finishing in the top three: Rachel Howell (1st - 400m Dash), Hannah Wentland (2nd - High Jump), Colby Verdin (2nd - 3200m Run & 3rd - Pole Vault), Girl's 4x400m Relay (3rd - Rachel Howell, Ashley Howell, Hannah Vanderheiden, Elizabeth Taylor). Others who scored: Erin Farill, Rachel Ragland, Paran Buckley, Caitlyn Dressler, Josh Turnipseed, Hamilton Holberg, Anderson Watt, David Chance, Ethan Townsend, Christian Herndon, Lucas Bishop, Evan Prevost, and Dylan Schmitz.
AISA/SACS/AdvancED Accreditation Update
AdvancED is the world's largest education community, serving more than 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and in 69 countries along with Alabama Independent School Association and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AISA/SACS/AdvancED.)
CHCA's AISA/SACS/AdvancED accreditation visit took place on Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17. The accreditation process provides schools with a comprehensive framework for continually improving student learning and school effectiveness. They require that schools have a clear vision and purpose; have a rigorous curriculum taught through sound, research based methods, provide resources and support for its educational programs; value and communicate with stakeholders; and have a commitment to continuously improve. The school engages in regular internal self-review and hosts an external review once every five years.
The Quality Assurance Review team members for CHCA came from a variety of backgrounds including college, public and private schools. The team commended CHCA on the school's hospitality and solid faith based Christian education. The team's consensus was that CHCA is a well run, highly effective school.
AISA/SACS/AdvancED has recommended CHCA for national accreditation.
CHCA Awarded Blue Ribbon
 The Alabama Independent School Association is pleased to announce that Cottage Hill Christian Academy has attained the AISA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL designation for the 2010 - 2011 school year. An AISA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL exemplifies excellence in teaching, student performance, school life, and school and community interaction. A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL award winner is an excellent school involved in an on-going process of school improvement.
The AISA has been steadfast in its efforts since 1970 to maintain an organization of independently operated non-public schools that are rich in diversity, committed to academic excellence, and deeply concerned about the growth and development of children and youth. The association’s goal is to provide quality educational opportunities for those parents choosing an alternative to public education.
The AISA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL program is sponsored by the AISA to recognize member schools with outstanding educational programs. Cottage Hill Christian Academy has attained a high level of excellence in the areas of student and teacher performance, plant and facilities, student life, and community involvement and is a very worthy recipient of the AISA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL award.
Students Place In CAC Tennis Fundraiser
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Congratulations to CHCA students, Blake Martin and Zak Sorel, for their recent win in the sixth annual Child Advocacy Center's "Serve It Up With Love" tennis tournament fundraiser which was held on April 16, 2011, at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile. Blake Martin (12th grade) won 3rd place in the 18 year old division and Zak Sorel (10th grade) won 3rd place in the 16 year old division. Other CHCA team members participating in the fundraiser included, Cole Johnson, Ben Hall, Chris Wilkins, and William Monach.
The April 16 tournament marked the sixth anniversary of the Child Advocacy Center's "Serve It Up With Love" tennis tournament fundraiser. Since its initial year, the event has raised over $200,000. The goal of the Child Advocacy Center is to provide a wide range of services in one central location to sexually abused and/or severely physically abused children.
Conner Sells To Play In Future Masters Golf Tournament
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Congratulations Conner Sells, sixth grader at CHCA, for being chosen to play in the 62nd Annual Future Masters Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held in June at the Dothan Country Club in Dothan, Alabama. Conner was one of 65 that were chosen from a field of 102 applicants for the 11-12 age group. The Press Thornton Future Masters Golf Tournament is one of the most traditionally rich junior tournaments in the world and has become a proving ground for golf's brightest junior stars.
Lee Cockrell, AHSAA All-Star
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The AHSAA recently announced the rosters for the baseball, softball, and girls and boys soccer games, which will be part of the annual All-Star Sports Week which will be held July 11-15 in Montgomery. These rosters showcase the best junior athletes in the state.
CHCA student, Lee Cockrell, has been selected to the annual North/South All-Star baseball game, where he'll be joined by seven players from Mobile and Baldwin counties — Baldwin County's Jordan Ebert, Fairhope's Chase Domino, Robertsdale's Isaac Bradford, Bryant's Garrett Kirkland, and St. Paul's Dalton Rentz and Kevin Moore.
Lee is the first Warrior to make the Baseball roster.
Track and Field at AHSAA Sectional Track Meet
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Congratulations to our team and athletes for their performances at Sectionals. We have 24 athletes that have qualified for state as individuals or on relay teams. Our girl's team finished 2nd overall at Sectionals and our boy's team finished 3rd overall. Our teams did great even though we were in the toughest section for 2A in the State. Top three finishers are listed below:
Colby Verdin – 1st 1600m, 1st 3200m, 2nd 800m, 3rd Pole Vault
Anderson Watt – 3rd Discus
Hamilton Holberg – 2nd Javelin, 3rd High Jump
David Chance – 3rd 3200m
Lucas Bishop – 3rd 800m
David Chance, Ethan Townsend, Greg Montieth, Brad Harris – 3rd 4x800m
Lucas Bishop, Ethan Townsend, Dylan Schmitz, Evan Prevost – 3rd 4x400m
Rachel Howell – 1st 400m
Ashley Howell – 2nd 300m Hurdles, 2nd 400m
Hannah Wentland – 3rd High Jump, 3rd Triple Jump
Hannah Vanderheiden – 3rd 100m Hurdles
Erin Farill – 3rd 800m
Caitlyn Dressler – 2nd Pole Vault
Erin Farill, Caitlyn Dressler, Rachel Ragland, Paran Buckley – 1st 4x800m
Anna Morris, Elizabeth Taylor, Paran Buckley, Caitlyn Dressler – 3rd 4x400m
Art Students Receive Awards at District and State
Art Competition Results
On March 30, 2011, CHCA held the 2011 Art Competition where students' artwork was judged by local artist and USA art teacher, Kate Sewell. The table in the file below shows the school winners by grade level and by category.
Many of the winning students advanced to the AISA district competition which was held at Faith Academy on April 6. At the district level, nineteen 9th grade students and nineteen 10th-12th grade students received awards.
Several students also received awards at the 2011 AISA State Art Competition which was held on April 14 at Crenshaw Christian Academy. Christopher Harrison (9th grade) won 1st place for his Architectural Drawing in the Graphics Category, Josiah McDonald (9th grade) won 2nd place for his Tree in the 3-D Category, T.J. Dressler (11th grade) won 3rd place for his Fish in the Graphics category, and Brad Harris (11th grade) won 3rd place for his entry in the Mixed Media.
Huntir Bass in Azalea Trail Run 5K
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Congratulations to 7th grader, Huntir Bass, for receiving 8th place in her age group and 138th out of 1,836 runners in the 2011 Azalea Trail Run 5K which was held on March 26, 2011.
Zachary Myers, 1st Place 4-H Charity Run
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Congratulations goes to 7th grader, Zachary Myers, for receiving 1st place in his age group at the 4-H Charity Run benefiting the American Cancer Society. The run was held on Saturday, March 19th, 2011.
Students Chosen For All-County Volleyball Team
Congratulations to Meredith Parrott, Rachael Howell, and Kirsten Sayers. These three ladies have been selected by the Mobile Coaches Association for Women's Sports to the All-County Volleyball Team.
5th Grade Collects 169 Family Packs for Project Nicaragua
The 5th grade classes at CHCA recently sponsored a mission project to collect family packs to send to the needy families in Nicaragua. Thanks to you, they were able to collect 169 family packs to send to the families. The packs were filled with soap, wash clothes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and combs. Lauren Blight, a CHCA alumni, will help deliver the family packs during her upcoming mission trip to Nicaragua. Thanks for your support in this mission project!
Ronald McDonald's Red Shoe Krewe
Congratulations to Ranya Kakish, Caitlyn Sells, and Riley Johnson, who were recently selected from over 60 applicants to be a part of the Red Shoe Krewe, a student volunteer organization with the Ronald McDonald house. The "Red Shoe KREWE" is a group of young men and women committed to promoting volunteerism by serving the families residing at Ronald McDonald House here in Mobile.
Students Volunteer with HandsOn South Ala
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Katherine Busby and Shelby Raines, seniors at CHCA, were recently recognized by HandsOn South Alabama (formerly Volunteer Mobile) as recipients of the Heart of Gold Award. Both girls were recognized for making a significant difference through service. Katherine received a merit award for her volunteer work coaching a 5th grade girls basketball team at St. Luke's Episcopal School. Shelby was recognized for her work in raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by running a marathon. Good work girls!
Students Participate in Summer Scrubs Program
Congratulations to three of our students who were recently selected to participate in Summer Scrubs. MacKenzie Collins, Karen Thomas, and Olivia Todd will be participating in this intensive career exploration opportunity along with other students from Mobile and Baldwin counties who want to explore careers in healthcare. They were selected from over 350 applicants. In Summer Scrubs, participants spend each day at a different site, exploring a variety of healthcare-related careers, interact with health professionals and observe them on the job in a 'real-world' environment, and are able to discuss and ask questions about healthcare jobs and the educational paths available. Congratulations MacKenzie, Karen, and Olivia!!
Middle School Science Olympiad Team Wins Awards
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Congratulations goes to the CHCA Middle School Science Olympiad Team for their recent wins at the Regional Science Olympiad Competition which was held at Spring Hill College on Feb. 26. Chase Harwell and Andrew Waite won silver for Meteorology, Matthew Landry and Tyler Howell won Bronze for Junkyard Challenge.
The 2010-2011 CHCA Science Olympiad Team includes: Evan Bedwell, Alex Berwick, Dustin Britton, Nathan Downey, Caroline Franklin, Kayla Hardy, Chase Harwell, Tyler Howell, Matthew Landry, Ibby Morris, Christian Murray, Zack Smith, Mark Snyder, Haleigh Spragg, Lauren Tillman, Chloe Tomkins, Phillip Vo, Andrew Waite.
Haleigh Spragg, 2nd Place in Sonata Contest
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The Mobile Music Teachers Association held its 42nd Sonata Contest on January 29, 2011 at the University of Mobile, Moody Building. Haleigh Spragg, a Cottage Hill Christian Academy student and Conservatory student of Mrs. Ellen Stebbins, received 2nd place in Level 8. She performed Allegretto from Sonatina in A, Opus 27, No. 11 by Kabalevsky. Other students from Cottage Hill Conservatory also participated including Patrick Howze, Cate Hodges and Brylee Hatcher.
Rachel Fleck in All State Orchestra
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Rachel Fleck, CHCA 6th grader, was selected from the Cottage Hill Conservatory to participate in the All State Orchestra which was held at the University of Alabama on February 10-13, 2011. Students auditioned in order to participate in the All State Orchestra and Rachel Fleck was selected from the Conservatory. During the performance, Rachel was Principal of the 3rd violins. Also attending was Noel Godang from the Cottage Hill Conservatory. Both students are Conservatory students of Mrs. Ellen Stebbins.
Elementary Students Place In AISA District II Spelling Bee
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Congratulations goes to Spencer Underwood and Alex Tattersall for placing in the AISA District II Spelling Bee which was held at North Mobile Baptist School on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Spencer received 2nd place for the 6th grade level and Alex received 3rd place for the 5th grade level.
Congratulations also goes to all the students who participated in the District Bee:
4th grade - Alyssa LaCoste
5th grade - Alex Tattersall
6th grade - Spencer Underwood
8th grade - Abby Jett
Varsity Baseball Ranked in Top Ten
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Congratulations goes to the CHCA Varsity Baseball team for being ranked in the Top 10 on the first ASWA (Alabama Sports Writers Assoc.) Baseball Poll. The team was ranked in the top 10 at #7 in 2A with a 10-4 overall record.
Scholars Bowl Team Wins 2nd Place in State Competition
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Congratulations goes to the CHCA High School Scholars Bowl Team for receiving 2nd place in the AISA State Scholars Bowl Competition which was held on March 8, 2011, at Huntingdon College in Montgomery. The winning team at the competition included Daniel Todd, Hannah Beals, Bethany Cobb, Hannah Kibby, Haley Sanders, and Christopher Harrison.
The 2010-2011 CHCA High School Scholars Bowl Team includes the following students: Daniel Todd, Hannah Kibby, Hannah Beals, Bethany Cobb, Annie Hii, Laura Walks, Haley Sanders, Christopher Harrison, Olivia Todd, and Katelin Reed. The team is under the leadership of CHCA teacher, Mr. Patrick Morris.
Math Team Wins 3rd Place in State Competition
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Congratulations goes to the CHCA High School Math Team for receiving 3rd place in the AISA State Math Competition which was held on March 4, 2011, at Faulkner University in Montgomery. The winning team included Daniel Todd, Laura Walks, Blake Martin, Drayton Nabers, Jonathan Allred, and Will Roberson.
The 2010-2011 CHCA Math Team includes the following students: Alan Mueller, Blake Martin, Will Roberson, Jonathan Allred, Daniel Todd, Laura Walks, Rachel Ragland, Katelin Reed, Drayton Nabers, Katelyn Fleming, Haley Sanders, Annie Hii, and Shelby Raines. The team is under the leadership of CHCA teacher, Mr. Joe Swagart.
CHCA Students Participate in UM's Honor Band Concert
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Five students from Cottage Hill Christian Academy were chosen to participate in this year's University of Mobile Honor Band. These students were nominated by their band director and chosen by the University of Mobile out of many private schools in the state of Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia. The Honor Band Concert was held on February 26 at the University of Mobile's Ram Hall.
Congratulations to Bethany Cobb (flute), Blake Grizzle (tenor sax), Hannah Kibby (clarinet), Luke Jackson (trombone), and Josiah McDonald (percussion).
Math Teams Win at AISA District Competition
High School Math Team
Middle School Math Team
Congratulations goes to the middle school and high school math teams for placing at the AISA District Math Competition which was held at Faith Academy on February 15, 2011. The high school team won 1st place in the High School Division and the middle school team won 2nd place in the Middle School Division. Eighth grader, KayLyn Sayers tied for having the highest score in the Middle School Competition. The high school team will go on to compete in the AISA State Competition on March 4.
The teams are under the leadership of Mr. Joe Swagart (high school) and Mrs. LeighAnn Howell (middle school).
Representative from SCAD Visits Art Students
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On Feb. 4, 2011, a representative from the Savannah College of Art and Design, SCAD, visited Mrs. Stabler's art students at the West Campus. Her presentation included information about different areas in which the school specializes. For each area, she showed examples of the students work including graphic design, animation, painting, architecture, performing arts, photography, sound design, and others.
Daniel Todd, Finalist In National Merit Scholarship Program
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Daniel Todd, a senior at CHCA, has advanced to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program of 2011 by demonstrating through distinguished performance his high potential for future academic accomplishment.
About 1.5 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) which served as an initial screen of program entrants. CHCA juniors take this test each October.
Daniel was named a Semifinalist in September of 2010, joining a group that represents less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.
To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student's earlier performance on the qualifying test. A detailed application must then be submitted which includes an essay and information about the student's participation and leadership in school and community activities.
In March of 2011, the pool of Finalists will be narrowed to 8,200 scholarship winners.
Victoria Morris Selected All Tournament Player
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Congratulations goes to Victoria Morris for receiving All Tournament Player during the Middle School Girls Basketball Tournament which was held at Mobile Christian on December 11, 2010. Congratulations also goes to the team for placing third in the tournament.
Alabama Keyboard Festival Winner
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Congratulations goes to Haleigh Spragg for being selected as the Outstanding Keyboardist at the Alabama Baptist Keyboard Festival which was held on Nov. 9, 2010, at Government Street Baptist Church. At the festival, she was presented with the Baptist Hymnal, 2008 edition. Haleigh, a sixth grader at CHCA, is a piano student with Mrs. Ellen Stebbins in the Conservatory of Music.
Jennifer Newton, Coach of the Year
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Congratulations goes to CHCA volleyball coach Jennifer Newton for being named Press-Register's 2010 Coach of the Year. In 2010, Coach Newton led the Lady Warriors Varsity Volleyball team to the 3A state title.
Meredith Parrott Selected in Press-Register Top 12
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Congratulations goes to Meredith Parrott, a junior at CHCA, for being selected as a member of the Press-Register Top 12. The Mobile Press Register selects a "Super 12" team which is comprised of the top 12 volleyball players in the Mobile/Baldwin area. For the 2010 season, Meredith had 513 kills, 59 aces, 94 blocks, and 357 digs.
University of Mobile Honor Band Members Chosen
Five students from Cottage Hill Christian Academy were chosen to participate in this years University of Mobile Honor Band. These students were nominated by their band director and chosen by the University of Mobile out of many private schools in the state of Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia. The Honor Band Concert will be held on February 26 at the University of Mobile's Ram Hall.
Congratulations to Bethany Cobb (flute), Blake Grizzle (tenor sax), Hannah Kibby (clarinet), Luke Jackson (trombone), and Josiah McDonald (percussion).
Colby Verdin Named Super 7 for Cross Country
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Colby Verdin has been selected by the Mobile Press Register as a member of the Super 7 for Cross Country. The Super 7 represents a group of outstanding cross country runners for both the Mobile and Baldwin counties. Colby is an 11th grader at CHCA.
Artist William Morris Visits CHCA
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On Wed. Dec. 8, local artist William Morris visited CHCA and spoke to the art students in Mrs. Stabler's art class. Mr. Morris is a nationally and internationally renowned artist and has-recently received the title of "Master Artist" by the Art Society of the American West. His accomplishments include three Waterfowl Stamp designs including winning the 1984-85 Federal Waterfowl stamp which was the largest art competition in the world. His artwork is in galleries throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. His works are in prominent private collections including The White House, National Art Gallery, The Smithsonian Institute, Museum of the Rockies, Museum of the West, The Warner Westerfelt Museum and Mobile Museum of Art.
Coach Swagart Named Boy's CC Coach of the Year
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Coach Joe Swagart has been selected by the Mobile Press Register as the Boy's Cross Country Coach of the Year for both Mobile and Baldwin counties. Coach Swagart is the coach for the CHCA Cross Country and Track/Field Teams and also teaches AP Calculus, Honors Prob & Statistics, Physics, and Honors Trig/Pre-Cal.
Rachel Ragland CHCA Azalea Trail Representative
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Congratulations to Rachel Ragland, who was recently selected as an Azalea Trail Maid. Azalea Trail Maids are the official ambassadors for the city of Mobile. Rachel will spend the next year representing CHCA and Mobile throughout the city and nation.
Cross Country Team At State
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On Saturday, November 13, the CHCA Boys Cross Country Team and individual girl qualifiers competed at the AHSAA State Meet in Oakville, AL. Erin Farill and Haley Bennett competed in the girls 1A/2A race with Erin finishing 8th overall, earning All-State honors. The Boys Cross Country Team finished Runner-up in the 1A/2A State Championship race. The CHCA team was lead by Colby Verdin's 4th place finish and Dylan Schmitz 15th place finish. Each earned All-State honors making both of them All-State Runners. The team narrowly lost to Hatton by five points in the team competition. The team gave their best, gave their best effort, and competed hard. Though they are disappointed in not winning State, Coach Swagart is proud of the team's effort, what they have accomplished this season, including three victories, and what they have learned this year as a team.
5th Grade Pack Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
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During the holiday season, Mrs. Blight's and Mrs. Henderson's 5th grade classes took a field trip to several Dollar Trees to buy items to make shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child program. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse whose mission is to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. The two classes were able to buy enough items to fill thirteen shoeboxes. Before going on the field trip, the students watched a video provided by Samaritan's Purse explaining their Operation Christmas Child program. They were able to see the joy of the children receiving these boxes and also how some children actually asked to receive Jesus.
Young Women of Virtue Deliver Cookies
The Young Women of Virtue club gave Christmas cheer to some senior citizens this holiday season. The young ladies baked up plenty of Christmas cookies and then delivered them to the residents of the Country Gables Assisted Living Home in Grand Bay. There were so many that cookies were delivered the next night also to residents of Rendu Terrace Assisted Living on Old Shell Road.
Junior Bible Students Wrap Christmas Shoeboxes
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For a 1st semester mission project, the Junior students in Mrs. Hayford's Bible class filled shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child program. The students were able to raise $312.00 from donations and by selling doughnuts. With the money and all the toy donations, the students were able to fill 30 shoeboxes.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse whose mission is to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
NHS Sponosors Drive for "Light of the Village"
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During December, the CHCA National Honor Society sponsored a drive to collect Christmas presents for the children who live in Alabama Village. "Light of the Village" is a faith-based, hands-on Christian ministry designed to share the love of Jesus with individuals impacted by crime and poverty.
Alabama/Auburn Community Outreach Project
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For the month of November 2010, the CHCA Community Outreach Team raised money for a local mission project called Mobilize. The Outreach Team sold both Alabama and Auburn spirit forms for $1 each. Each student could choose which team spirit form they wanted based on what team they were a fan of, Alabama Crimson Tide or the Auburn Tigers. All the spirit forms purchased were placed along the walls of the upper H hall building. The Team was able to collect over $200.00 for Mobilize.
Mobilize is a ministry of Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Its strategy is to take the gospel to every home in Mobile. Part of that strategy includes neighborhood cleanup and community service projects.
Alabama/Auburn Canned Goods for Mission of Hope
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During the week of Nov. 15-19, the middle school students sponsored a special Alabama/Auburn competition to collect canned goods for the Mission of Hope. The students wanted to see which team could collect the most canned goods by the end of the week. Two large bins, one decorated for Alabama and one for Auburn, were placed in one of the hallways. Each day during the week, students dropped off their canned goods into the bin of their choice. There was also a special time during the Thanksgiving Chapel where students could bring their canned goods and place them in their team bin. Both bins were nearly full at the end of the week when the Mission of Hope came to collect all the canned goods.
The Mission of Hope is a Christian ministry to the homeless and disadvantaged in Mobile. Our youth have ministered in their chapel times by providing music, singing, playing and preaching. Also, CHBC Restored Ministry, headed by David Tippens works closely with the Mission of Hope where people are rescued, restored, and redeemed.
Thank you for your support to help the needy of Mobile.
4H Chapter Wins Awards At Fair
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Nine students out of the CHCA Chapter of 4H recently won 21 awards for the Competitive Exhibits during the Mobile Greater Gulf State Fair. Awards received were 3-Best of Show, 9-1st Place, 8-2nd Place, and 1-Honorable Mention. The competition categories included Baking, Blocks Rock, Craft & Sewing, Extreme Birdhouse, Posters, Club Exhibits, and Photography. The CHCA 4H Chapter meets once a month on campus to work on various projects including community outreach. If you are 9 years old and older and are interested in joining the 4H, see Mrs. Poiroux. Congratulations, students!
Yellow Ribbon Week Held To Benefit Military Families
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CHCA's 6th annual Yellow Ribbon Week to honor our military service was held Nov. 8-12, 2010. During this special week each year, CHCA has been able to raise money to purchase calling cards to send to men and women serving in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan. To help raise the money this year, Yellow Ribbon TShirts were sold. On the front of the shirt is Cottage Hill Christian Academy Yellow Ribbon Week. On the back is a design created by Christine Bartlett, a 7th grader at CHCA. With the proceeds from the TShirt sales, the students were able to buy 156 calling cards to send to the military. During Yellow Ribbon Week a special chapel was also held to honor the military. Marine Staff Sergeant Meadows was the guest speaker and the Girl Scouts Troup 8082 presented the colors during the pledges to the flags.
Cross Country Team Going To State
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Congratulations to our boy's team and individual girl qualifiers on making it to the AHSAA State Meet. Erin Farill and Haley Bennett will compete as individuals at the State meet this coming weekend. Our boy's team, led by Colby Verdin, Jonathan Stringfellow, and Dylan Schmitz top 10 finish, won the Sectional Championship along with the a strong performance from David Chance and Lucas Bishop. We are going to State to do our best and hope to come home with a State Championship.
Coach Swagart would also like to acknowledge our senior girls as they competed in their last race of the season on Saturday: Haley Sanders, Laura Walks, and Shelby Raines.
Christine Bartlett Designs YRW TShirt
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Congratulations goes to 7th grader, Christine Bartlett, for her winning Yellow Ribbon Week TShirt Design which was placed on the back of our 2010 YRW TShirts. Yellow Ribbon Week is a special week designated to honor the men and women of the military. Thanks to Christine and all the students who created a design for this special week!
Alex Tattersall - Spelling Bee Winner
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Congratulations goes to 5th grader Alex Tattersall for winning the CHCA Spelling Bee and to 6th grader Spencer Underwood for becoming runner-up. Alex will go on to compete in the Mobile County Spelling Bee at Bishop State on February 4, 2011. The grade level winners will go on to compete in the AISA District Spelling Bee: 4th grade - Alyssa LaCoste, 5th grade - Alex Tattersall, 6th grade - Spencer Underwood, 7th grade - Katie Bay Hayford, 8th grade - Abby Jett. A congratulations goes to the Spelling Bee winners, to the Spelling Bee Class Representatives, and to all the students that participated in the CHCA Spelling Bee.
CHCA Varsity Volleyball Wins State Championship!
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On October 27-28, The Lady Warriors competed in the AHSAA Class 2A Elite Eight State Tournament for the third consecutive year. They knocked off #1-ranked Lexington in the first round (19-25, 27-25, 25-23, 25-22) and defeated Westminster Christian (22-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-16) to advance to the championship match on Thursday. In the championship, Cottage Hill defeated Pleasant Valley (15-25, 22-25, 25-12, 25-17, 15-11). Kirsten Sayers and Rachael Howell were selected to the All-Tournament team. Meredith Parrott was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
CHCA Class Change Challenge
This year during Homecoming Week, the CHCA Middle School cheerleaders hosted a Class Change Challenge to benefit the American Cancer Society. The entire school participated to honor several of our CHCA teachers who are cancer survivors. The challenge was simple: the class that brought in the most change during Homecoming Week was the winner. The winning class was Mrs. Thomas' 8th grade homeroom. They were introduced as "Coach Rusty Mason's Warriors" prior to the Homecoming Game on Friday, October 29, and also received an Ice Cream Party. All the proceeds from the Challenge was donated to the American Cancer Society.
Meredith Parrott named Athlete of the Week
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Meredith Parrott, a junior at Cottage Hill Christian Academy, was selected as the Azalea City Kiwanis Club Female Athlete of the Week for the week of October 4-9. She was selected based on her accomplishments on the CHCA Varsity Volleyball Team. She was recognized at a special luncheon at Carraba's on Tuesday, Oct, 5. Congratulations, Meredith!
Cross Country Team Wins Great Muddy Classic!
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Congratulations to our boys cross country team for their team victory in the Great Muddy Classic which was held on October 10, 2010. Our boys defeated nine teams on their way to their second victory of the season. Colby Verdin was the overall individual champion with a time of 17:38. Erin Farill led the way for our girls with a 4th place finish in a time of 22:22.
Aryn Callahan Performs in "Annie"
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Aryn Callahan, an 8th grade student at Cottage Hill Christian Academy, recently participated in the Chickasaw Civic Theatre's production of "Annie". Aryn played the part of an orphan as well as danced and sang with fifty other cast members to a sold out crowd for six performances. Mr. Mike Box was the director for the Chickasaw Civic Theatre's production of "Annie".
Colby Verdin Optimist Club Runner of the Week
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On Thursday, October 7, Colby Verdin was recognized by the Optimist Club as the 1A-5A Runner of the Week for his performance in the Azalea City Classic on September 18. He is our second cross country athlete to be recognized as a Runner of the Week in two years. Danielle Norris was recognized last year for her win in the Daphne Invitational. Congratulations, Colby!
Middle School Volleyball Team Wins Tournament
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The Middle School Volleyball team ended their season in a big way on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, by winning the tournament held at Faith Academy. The Warriors, led by Coach Whitney Williams, played excellent volleyball and beat the previously undefeated St. Luke's Wildcats to win the tournament.
Go Warriors!!
Middle School Volleyball Team Think Pink!
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The Middle School Volleyball team at CHCA recently showed their support for the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Awareness Month by having pink extensions added to their hair at a local hair salon. All the proceeds collected for the hair extensions are being sent to the American Cancer Society.
Rachel Ragland CHCA Azalea Trail Representative
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Congratulations to our new Azalea Trail representative, Rachel Ragland, and alternate, Sarah Johnson. These girls will be going on to compete at the city level along with over 100 other girls from our area. Pray for them as they prepare for the next level of interviews in this process.
Kailey Beth Smith to perform in "Babes in Toyland"
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Kailey Beth Smith, daughter of Scott and Elizabeth Smith, was recently chosen to perform in "Babes in Toyland", sponsored by Playhouse In The Park. Danny Molisse is the director. Kailey Beth is a 7th grade student at Cottage Hill Christian Academy. The production will be held in the Saenger Theatre on December 2nd and 3rd.
KayLyn Sayers Joins Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra
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Cottage Hill Christian Academy eighth grade student, KayLyn Sayers, was recently invited to join the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra, led by Rob Seebacher. KayLyn is currently taking violin instruction from renowned Mobile Symphony violinist, Enen Yu. She also enjoys singing, playing the piano and guitar and is a member of the Cottage Hill Christian Academy Praise Band. KayLyn recently recorded "Christmas Seasons" CD project with her brother and sister. She is also on the CHCA Middle School Volleyball team.
Charles V. Lang Stadium Dedication
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In a halftime ceremony this past Friday night, September 3, 2010, the Charles V. Lang Stadium was dedicated
"with sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Charles V. Lang for his vision for Christian education and his 12½ years of faithful service to the families, students, and staff of Cottage Hill Christian Academy."
Congratulations, Dr. Lang, and thank you for the impact your countless hours of labor have made on our lives and will continue to make on the lives of those who follow after!
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