Class of 2020 Academic Honorees
Caleb Bryant, Campus Life Editor
April 11, 2020
Any student knows that achieving academic excellence is no easy feat. It requires unwavering dedication and a tenacious desire for knowledge. At the end of each school year, high schools across the country take the time to designate and commend the two students who have not only scored an impressive...
Missions and Ministry in McKinney
Caleb Bryant, Campus Life Editor
March 31, 2020
Before he ascended to heaven following his appearances to the disciples, Jesus left his followers with a few final words. In Acts 1: 7-8 Jesus says: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my ...
Jason Cross- “The Engineer”
Caleb Bryant, campus life editor
February 18, 2020
MCA senior Jason Cross’ new single “The Engineer” is now out on all platforms. The song speaks for itself, but here’s what Cross has to say about its making and much more: How long did this song take you to write? "Songs typically take me 45 minutes to a month to compose, depending on how much ti...
Senior Retreat 2020
Caleb Bryant, Campus Life Editor
January 23, 2020
Senior year is for preparing for college, challenging yourself, and making memories. Evidently, McKinney Christian Academy seniors are challenged day by day and spend a lot of time working on college preparations. Seniors are often so swept up in their busyness that they forget to enjoy their last year...
Jazzin’ it Up
Caleb Bryant, Campus Life Editor
November 19, 2019
You may be familiar with the band when they're playing the fight song at a football game, or maybe performing a few holiday songs at the annual Christmas Show. But what is it that band members work towards when football games are no more and concerts are in the distant future? Rest assured, you'll st...
Lovejoy XC Fall Festival
Caleb Bryant, Campus Life Editor
September 25, 2019
After two years of rain cancellations at Lovejoy's Myers Park Invitational, runners were finally granted the opportunity to challenge themselves at the difficult course. Ironically, there was an exceptional lack of moisture on the course as opposed to the past few years, and as an effect, the course...
Tailgate and Tradition
Caleb Bryant, Campus Editor
September 22, 2019
Homecoming week, at first, is a normal school week in which students are allowed to dress up in silly clothes. But once the last bell rings on Thursday afternoon, the fun can begin. Students, after completing their short week of schoolwork are amped to jump into a long weekend spent with friends and...
Team Hoyt
Caleb Bryant, Campus Life Editor
September 9, 2019
Team Hoyt is a foundation started by Dick and Rick Hoyt that serves to boost the confidence of disabled children across America through racing. Some of these kids don't usually have the opportunity to feel the fulfillment and gratification of completing a race, but through races like those sponsored by ...
NHS Induction 2019
Caleb Bryant, staff writer
May 8, 2019
Wednesday April 17, the upper school, along with family members, gathered to watch a group of our students become part of the National Honor Society. Students from sophomores through seniors we inducted based on their outstanding academic performance as well as their character, leadership, and service. Being ...
Make May Merry: Sign up for IronMay!
Caleb Bryant, staff writer
April 18, 2019
May is coming up quickly, and for some that means summer starts on the 25, but for many of the cross country runners at MCA, it's time for IronMay. IronMay is a nationwide contest started by the Fellowship Baptist Church in Cheney, WA, in which individuals or teams participate to see how many Ironman...
2019 ACSI Art Festival
Caleb Bryant, staff writer
April 18, 2019
The Association of Christian Schools International, or ACSI, holds an art festival for each region of the United States each year. For the North Texas district this year, over 20 Christian Middle and Upper schools competed at the Hope Center in Plano. This year's competition was special for two reasons: fi...
MCA Fishing at Lake Ray Roberts
Caleb Bryant, staff writer
April 9, 2019
The beginning of spring is here, and fishing season is upon us. That means the waters are warming up and the bass are moving into shallow water to spawn and feed. The second and last tournament for the MCA fishing team is coming up quick, and the team couldn't be more excited to catch some fish (especially...
