McKinney Christian Academy Takes Advantage of Online Learning Resources
Annie Weichel, sports editor
April 3, 2020
As most may know recently there have been restrictions placed upon school districts around the nation concerning COVID-19. Since these restrictions have been put in place, teachers and students have had to adapt to at-home learning. McKinney Christian Academy has incorporated a temporary online learning...
Cancellation of Spring Sports
Peter Michael Clark, staff writer
April 3, 2020
In these past couple of months, our world has been flipped upside down leading to many changes in our daily lives. At McKinney Christian Academy, many changes were implemented to the daily routine such as no uniforms, online school, and being able to sleep in. Along with all these modification...
MCA Costa Rica Mission Trip
Angelina Li, staff writer
March 31, 2020
Every year, McKinney Christian Academy's Upper School has the opportunity to travel abroad on mission trips. For the third year, MCA's freshmen had the choice and opportunity to travel to Costa Rica. This year's group contained 20 freshmen, chaperoned by MCA teachers Señora Litwin, Edna Pajela, her...
Guatemala Mission Trip 2020
Hudson Cross, staff writer
March 31, 2020
A large group of MCA Upper School students decided to take the long journey to El Zapote, Guatemala for missions week from February 29th to March 6th. The trip was led by the Gray’s, the Chinner’s, Pastor Trey, and the Boyd’s as chaperones. Two of the days were spent as culture days, which consiste...
Arkansas Dream Center Mission
Peter Michael Clark, staff writer
March 31, 2020
The Arkansas Dream Center mission statement states: “Our goal is to see every Arkansan chasing after their God-given dream!” For missions week, a group of 27 junior and senior students came together in support of the Dream Center and the kids it impacts daily. For many, the most influential port...
2020 Sophomore College Tour
Samantha Youngblood, staff writer
March 31, 2020
Each year, McKinney Christian's sophomore class embarks on a college tour during missions week to get a head start on the college selection process. This year, the class of 2022 visited nine colleges all across Texas and Oklahoma. Early Monday morning, students loaded the buses and headed to th...
San Antonio Mission Trip
Annie Weichel, sports editor
March 31, 2020
A group of McKinney Christian Academy's students took a trip to San Antonio for 2020 Missions Week. MCA partnered with Blueprint Ministries, a local non-profit organization, that works with volunteers from all over Texas. Blueprint's goal is to share Christ's love and hope while serving the elderly,...
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 ...
Freshmen Local Missions
Belle Kanz, staff writer
March 31, 2020
Missions week at MCA is always the week before spring break and it is a time for students to share the Gospel and love of Christ as they travel abroad or stay local. Each grade level had a few choices when it came to where they wanted to serve and the freshmen class could choose to either go to Costa...
A Letter To My Senior Classmates
Lauren Rose, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2020
Dear Class of 2020, Wow. I know none of us expected to be in this situation. None of us thought our last quarter of high school would go this way. There are so many thoughts, emotions, and feelings I want to convey to you all. For right now though, I will attempt to keep it short and sweet. I...
State Champion Feature: Nate Gwynn
Annie Weichel, sports editor
February 27, 2020
Junior Nate Gwynn, won his weight class, 120, at the TAPPS State Wrestling meet. Gwynn has been wrestling for nine years and has wrestled for MCA since freshman year. When asked about what it means to be able to wrestle for MCA Gwynn says, "To me it is an honor to be on this team. It means to be the...
Varsity Baseball Defeats Whitewright Late in the Game
Annie Weichel, sports editor
February 27, 2020
McKinney Christian Academy traveled to Whitewright, Texas February 25th to battle in a pre-season game against Whitewright High School. Junior Cooper Roach started on the mound for the Mustangs with juniors Jake Gerardis and Shane Vanderhagen closing out the game. In the third inning the Mustangs scored...
