MARCH1,2013

THE WOODLANDS

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Chapel at Woodlands Christian

The mission statement of The Woodlands Christian Academy reads as follows: The Woodlands Christian Academy is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school that integrates learning with biblical faith and challenges our students to reach their highest potential - spiritually, academically, physically and socially - for the glory of Jesus Christ. Our weekly chapels provide students with a unique opportunity to worship together on a regular basis. In addition to student led praise and worship time, upper school students delve deeper into spiritual matters in small group discussions facilitated by faculty members.

Lower school chapel is a time of praise, learning and fun! Pastor Brian Dunn engages students with high energy songs and illustrated Bible lessons. He recently used students to

demonstrate the battle between David and Goliath (see below right). Student singers help to lead worship and, Pastor Brian is taking the music of lower school chapel to a new level by forming a student praise band! (See photos at bottom of page.) Chapel is the culmination

of the Woodlands Christian mission where students of all ages use their talents; draw closer to one another; learn Biblical truths and worship the Lord together.

Upper School News

MARCH 1, 2013

CSI - Woodlands Christian

The high school chemistry classes have been working on the application of their current study topics in Forensic Science. So far each

chemistry class has completed several forensic labs. The Pre-AP chemistry sophomores have successfully determined the identity of a suspected murder based on fingerprint analysis, shoe size/shape analysis, fiber

analysis, and blood analysis. The students also determined the method of the murder which was poisoning.

In the AP chemistry class, students have been studying bonding. In their first few forensic labs, they have analyzed how dyes stick to different fabrics at different levels of color intensity based on bonding properties and have also determined the way in which different fabrics burn. This burn test is useful in identifying fabrics found at crime scenes. The AP class also analyzed red blood cell volume content to determine if blood-doping was involved in a cycling race as alleged by the 4th place winner. The results indicated that the 4th place winner was just a sore loser, the top three contestants were all within normal levels of red blood cells. Many other high school science classes at Woodlands Christian are also involved in forensic lab experiments as it has become a third quarter focus in the high school. Forensic themed projects will be on exhibit at Science Night on Thursday, March 21st.

Article and photos submitted by Pam Masau.

Two members of the junior class were recently honored by the Woodlands Chapter of Rotary International. Katie Van Horn and James Ray received the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) at a recent luncheon. RYLA is Rotary's leadership training program for young people. RYLA emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth, and aims to

• Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth • Provide an effective training experience for selected

youth and potential leaders• Encourage leadership of youth by youth • Recognize publicly young people who are rendering

service to their communities

Rotary Young Leadership Awards

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

MARCH 1, 2013

Warrior Basketball Advances To Final Four

With victories in the area and regional rounds of the TAPPS 3A state championship playoffs, the Warriors have earned their third consecutive trip to the semi-final round of the state playoffs. Before a packed house at Woodlands Christian on Friday, February 22 the Warriors defeated Beaumont Legacy Christian 73-48. The team didn’t have long to savor the victory before moving on the regional round of the playoffs on Tuesday, February 26. The Warriors travelled to Bryan to face

Round Rock Christian and came away with a decisive 97-53 victory. The team will now face a familiar district foe, St. Thomas Episcopal, in the state semi-final game to be played on Friday, March 1 at Summit High

School in Mansfield, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Should the team be victorious on Friday night, they will play in the state championship game, also at Summit High School, on Saturday, March 2. Tip off for this game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. (details below).

VARSITY BASKETBALLTAPPS 3A STATE SEMI-FINALS

Friday, March 1

Woodlands Christian v. St. Thomas Episcopal9:00 p.m. @ Summit High School

1071 Turner Warnell RoadMansfield, Texas 76001

Click here for directions

If necessary --TAPPS 3A State Championship Game

Saturday, March 26:00 p.m. @ Summit High School

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

MARCH 1, 2013

Up to the minute schedule information for your favorite teams is just a click away!

Boys’ Varsity Basketball . Varsity Baseball

Varsity Softball . Varsity Track . Varsity Golf

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Warrior Golf Earns Team Title At Tournament

Warrior Baseball And Softball To Compete In Tournaments

The varsity Golf Team took home the team title in the 1st Annual SATCH Invitational Golf Tournament at April Sound Country Club on Monday, February 25. Despite some very difficult conditions with wind gusts over 30 mph and cold temperatures, the team stayed focused and pulled out the win. The Warriors were led by James Ray and Davis Galassini who finished 3rd and 4th overall. Congratulations James Ray, Davis Galassini, Austin Andersen, Travis Ray, and Fabian Reyes on the first win of the year with many more to come.

Article and photo submitted by George Leppert.

The Warrior baseball and softball teams continue to gear up for their upcoming district games by competing in tournaments. The baseball team will compete in the John Cooper tournament on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 28-March 2. The Warriors’ tournament games will be played at Woodlands Christian on Thursday at 5:15 p.m. on Friday at 3:00 p.m., and on Saturday at 10:00 am. The Warriors host a district game against Cypress Christian on on Tuesday, March 19 with the first pitch scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The Warrior softball team will travel to Bellville for the Faith Academy tournament on Friday and Saturday, March 1-2. The team will play their first district game of the season at Woodlands Christian on Tuesday, March 19 when they take on Cypress Christian. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

All School News

MARCH 1, 2013

Auction & Gala The Woodlands Christian Academy

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All School News

MARCH 1, 2013

The Woodlands Christian Academy

Warrior Camp is a FUNTASTIC Christian summer day camp for kids ages 5-11. Join Coaches Daysha and Nate Sanford and their awesome staff for one week or all summer for the most fun you've ever had - Warrior Camp! This camp is open to everyone, not just Woodlands Christian students, so invite your friends to attend with you!

Click here for more details.

The Armory Needs You!

Stacie Phillips (left), our campus store manager, is looking for a few volunteers to assist in The Armory Monday-Friday. Morning and afternoon openings are available. Interested? Contact Stacie Phillips at sphillips@twca.net or 936-273-2555, ext. 1322.