HCA Fundraising Celebration

Some students at Harrells Christian Academy were bouncing off the walls on the morning of Monday, November 07, 2011. Students had a blast on the giant inflatable playground that was located on the HCA football field. This experience was a reward for working hard in the 2011-2012 HCA’s fundraiser.

This year’s fundraising event involved selling raffle tickets. The winner of the raffle was Mrs. Villegas, an Upper School teacher. The raffle winner was announced at HCA’s homecoming football game. All students who sold two tickets were eligible to play on the inflatable equipment.

Participants were able to slide down the giant slide, bounce in the giant play area, and crawl through tunnels. Rance Creech, a middle school student said, “The slide was most fun! I enjoy using my jacket to make me slide quicker.” Thank you to everyone who helped to make the event a success!

HCA's New Gymnasium

The spectacular new gymnasium at Harrells Christian Academy that was once a dream is now a reality. This beautiful new addition adjacent to the high school building is something in which we can all take pride.

Mrs. Kim Bowles, an HCA Coach, said, “The new gymnasium is absolutely beautiful! I am so excited about having practice on it; the new floor is so nice! I’m really, really happy about it!” Mrs. Bowles’ thoughts are a reflection of how many individuals feel about the new practice area.

Members of the six basketball teams are excited that they will be able to practice earlier each afternoon. This is because all six teams will not need to share one court for practices. The new gym means that HCA will have three practice courts, not just one.

Keep those floors warm, Crusaders! Best of luck this season!

Meet George Burress

There’s a new face on the campus of Harrells Christian Academy. You may have seen him sweeping the floors, cleaning windows, or making HCA beautiful in some other way. The name of the newest member of our maintenance crew is Mr. George Burress.

Harrells Christian Academy may not be the only place where you might find Mr. Burress. Surprisingly, you might see him speeding by you on the road. He has ridden motorcycles for almost twelve years. He has had his motorcycle license since he was 16.

Mr. Burress, a native of West Virginia, comes to us from Clinton City Schools. He worked for Clinton City Schools for ten years. Mr. Burress says that he absolutely loves it here at Harrells Christian Academy! In an interview he said, “Everybody here is so nice. I am glad to be part of such a great family and I look forward to helping Harrells in many ways.”

HCA Students Are Seeing Stars

     

     Harrells Christian Academy students had the unique experience of seeing stars thanks to the UNCW Science and Mathematics Education Center. The portable STARLAB portable planetarium was set up in the gymnasium for students to view.

     The planetarium allowed students to view stars, constellations, and planets seen in the night sky. Many students were excited about crawling through the tunnel to view the stars. Christian McLaughlin, a ninth grade student said this about the planetarium: “It was really fun! I’ve never seen anything like it before!”

     

     Classes are scheduled to visit the STARLAB throughout the week. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, contact Lynn Graham or Joy Usher. Happy viewing!

The FFA and Murphy-Brown, LLC make a “Splash” at Harrells

Amos Lanier and Emily Benton watch

as the results of one experiment appears

           Water quality and education have long been a focus for Murphy-Brown, LLC and the opportunity to share that with the students at Harrells Christian Academy was welcomed by the agricultural science teacher and FFA advisor Tony Dunnagan. “At Harrells we focus on providing an education that has real world applications and this program was perfect for us” stated Mr. Dunnagan.

            The program brought Murphy-Brown personnel and HCA students together to measure the water quality of a local water basin. Students performed the measurements, conducted experiments, and then recorded their individual results. Those results were then averaged for each water source and reported via the internet directly to a group that measures water quality around the world. The measurements will then be retaken in six months to measure change.

            When asked how students reacted to the lesson, Mr. Dunnagan replied “Students seem to enjoy and take interest in the class because of the fact that they are part of a real effort to record data then possibly affect change and that is part of bringing real life into the classroom. The more real the lessons the better our students will be prepared to make a positive difference at home and in the community.”

Congratulations! MS Volleyball Tournament Champs!

Harrells Christian Academy Middle School Volleyball team wins the South Eastern Middle School League Tournament. 

Homecoming Royalty

Homecoming King and Escort

Homecoming Queen