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...
Middle School Girls Basketball Wins their Final Tournament of the Season.
Peter Michael Clark, staff writer
January 23, 2020
On January 18, McKinney Christian Academy's Middle School girls basketball team travelled to Princeton to compete in the Princeton Tournament. Playing all day Saturday, they competed against three different schools in a round robin tournament. Fighting against Southard Middle School, Clark Junior Hig...
Senior Spotlight: Marshall Sanders & Maddie Grace Gwynn
Annie Weichel, sports editor
January 23, 2020
This weeks senior spotlight is Marshall Sanders and Maddie Grace Gwynn. Marshall Sanders has attended McKinney Christian Academy for almost two years. While at MCA, Sanders has been apart of the golf team. During Sanders' free time, he enjoys playing guitar, golfing, and hanging out with friends....
Spotlight: Brandi Goforth
Annie Weichel, sports editor
January 21, 2020
Brandi Goforth is originally from Arkansas and moved here after graduating grad school. Prior to McKinney Christian Academy, Goforth was a teacher and coach within McKinney ISD before becoming a missionary for one year in Mexico through her church. When asked what drew her to MCA Goforth said, "This ...
Senior Spotlight: Haley Hitt & Caleb Buchanan
Annie Weichel, staff writer
January 16, 2020
This weeks senior spotlight features Haley Hitt and Caleb Buchanan. Hitt has attended McKinney Christian Academy for fourteen years, since she was in pre-k. During her time at MCA, Hitt has been a student ambassador and has participated in varsity soccer and track. In her free time, Hitt enjoys photography...
Winter Formal Proposals
Annie Weichel, staff writer
January 15, 2020
The new year has come meaning Winter Formal is right around the corner. This dance the girls ask guys different then the dances like homecoming and prom. Here is a few examples of the proposals so far. ...
Football and Volleyball Teams Close Out The Season With High Recognition
Lauren Rose, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2019
The varsity football and volleyball teams finished their seasons in the Fall, but both teams were recently recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout their seasons. The varsity volleyball team received accolades, including some state awards despite not making it to the state tournament. 1st Team...
Andrea McAnally’s Life Outside of School
Angelina Li, staff writer
December 3, 2019
Middle School math teacher, Andrea McAnally, is an Instagram influencer. Amassing over 25,000 followers on Instagram, McAnally posts regularly on her instagram mainly featuring pictures of her children. McAnally also runs a blog, Momfessionals, promoting products, sharing recipes, and demonstrating DIY...
MCA Theatre Company One Act Play
Maggie George, Business Manager
December 2, 2019
On November 9, the McKinney Christian Academy Theatre Company performed in the State TAPPS One Act Play competition in Kerrville, Texas. They performed Schoolhouse by Leanna Brodie, directed by Julie Tucker. Schoolhouse portrayed the strong message that everyone has a place in this world. The play i...
Football’s Last Game
Hudson Cross, staff writer
November 20, 2019
The Mustang football team headed to Tyler to face off against Bishop Gorman in their last game of the season last Friday, November 8th. The team ended strong with a 56-0 win and boosted their record to 5-5. In the seniors' last football game, Blake Rogers, Ashten Hawthorne, Ford Dossey and Aaron Phillips...
The 2019 Fall Concert
Karissa Harrison, staff writer
November 14, 2019
The Middle and Upper School choirs performed on October 22 for their annual fall concert. The Middle School Choir performed four songs, the Upper School performed one, and the mixed choir performed two. This was the first performance under their new director Amy Jordan. Jordan had a few thoughts ...
Chilly Weather, Warmer Uniforms
Samantha Youngblood, staff writer
November 14, 2019
As the chilly season approaches, MCA students start to put away their polos and pull out their warmer uniforms. Texas weather quickly shifted this past October with an average low of 54 degrees and an average high of 78 degrees. Below freezing temperatures were recorded for the first time this season, with a low of 31 degrees the morning of October 31st. According to the Mane ...
