Peter and the Starcatcher
Emma Bryant, Entertainment Editor
May 20, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Feature, Upper School
On May 2nd and 3rd, the Upper School Drama program performed the a unique play with music one, Peter and the Starcatcher. The story is a prequel to the classic tale of Peter Pan. Act I of the play takes place aboard two British ships, and Act II concludes on Mollusk Island which will eventually become N...
Rotary Club
Waverly Frisbie, Staff Writer
May 20, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Upper School
In the Fall of 2018, seniors Elyse Mead and Syler Gabel were chosen as McKinney Christian's honorary students in the Rotary Club. In the Spring of 2019, seniors Scout Mayberry and Graham Kraft were the newest students that were selected. The McKinney Rotary Club honored these two MCA students for their...
MCA 2019 Signing Day
Sarah Suastegui, staff writer
May 16, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Sports, Upper School
This year on signing day, MCA had four seniors officially announce their commitments to continue their athletic pursuits at the collegiate level. Emma Lowes will join the volleyball team at the University of Iowa, Emma Thompson committed to play soccer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Cal...
MCA “After Dinner Show” 2019
Jolie Clow, staff writer
May 16, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Upper School
On Saturday, May 11th MCA hosted their annual Middle and Upper School choir "After Dinner Show." The theme this year was Back to the 80s. The students wore 80's themed shirts and colorful accessories. The choirs performed songs they had been working on, while the audience enjoyed eating pie and drinking...
Maliq Brock: State Champion By Day, Theatre Star By Night
Sarah Suastegui, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase, Spring Sports, Upper School
Sophomore Maliq Brock is a star not only on the stage but also on the track. Last week Brock performed in the Upper School production of “Peter and the StarCatcher” and played Peter Pan, one of the lead roles. After a long week of countless rehearsals and two evening performances on Thursday...
Physics Six Flags Trip
Sam Harrell, sports editor
May 14, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Upper School
The MCA Junior Class took the opportunity to go to Six Flags Over Texas for Physics Day. Physics Teacher, Colonel Bellue, has taken his physics classes there for many years now and it has always been a favorite trip. The students are taken to Six Flags to study the effects of gravity, speed, and etc. on ...
2019 TAPPS and TPSMEA Choir Competition
Samantha Youngblood, staff writer
May 13, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Upper School
On Saturday, April 13, the Upper School Mixed Choir traveled to Waco, Texas for the annual TAPPS Choir Competition. The Choir arrived in Waco around 10 a.m. and sang until 11:30 a.m. The group performed the following: "A Red, Red Rose" arranged by Daniel Burton, "If Music Be the Food of Love" arranged...
The Senior Walk
Allie Smith, videographer
May 8, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Upper School
This year's Senior Class of 2019 had one last walk down the Lower School deck on April 29, 2019. This tradition started in 2016 and will continue on with future generations of MCA Seniors. With just over a week left at MCA, the walk was filled with many mixed emotions. Senior, Emma Thompson said, "Th...
Midnight in Milan
Annie Weichel, staff writer
May 6, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Upper School
McKinney Christian Academy hosted their "Midnight in Milan" themed prom on April 27. The event was held at D'Vine Grace Estates for the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. At prom, there was a coffee bar, snacks, and a photo booth, along with a DJ to play the music that was requested by students....
MCA Competes at the TAPPS Competitions
Ava Grace Haggard, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Feature, Showcase, Upper School
During the first week in April, McKinney Christian Academy went to the TAPPS academic competition. Students went to compete in many different subjects such as math, English, speech, spelling, and Spanish. Overall, the team scored a 95.5 and brought home 20 medals: three for 1st place, three for 2nd place,...
Prom Posals
Annie Weichel, staff writer
April 18, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Upper School
Spring is here which means Prom is right around the corner. Many students have started asking one another to be their date to the dance. This dance the guys ask the girls, usually with a fun, colorful poster and presents like flowers or candy. Here are a few MCA Promposals. ...
MCA Softball Brings In Another Non-District Win.
Karissa Harrison, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Filed under Sports, Upper School
The Varsity softball team played Parish Episcopal school on Tuesday, April 2. The game was held to five runs per half inning and 90 minutes. With three girls unable to play due to injuries or other sports, the team consisted of only eight players. Because of this, the team received an out every tim...
