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...
Mustang Soccer at Prince of Peace
Peter Michael Clark, staff writer
January 15, 2020
After a strong start to the season, the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs soccer teams take a trip to MCA’s rival school, Prince of Peace, to compete in their first district game. Boy’s soccer contended well, with sophomore Maddox Pederson scoring the only goal for the Mustangs. Although the boys came out with...
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. ...
The Mustangs Basketball team Faces off against First Baptist
John Michael Delatte, staff writer
January 9, 2020
First Baptist Academy basketball team traveled to McKinney Christian to play the Mustangs on January 8th in a non district game. Junior Blake McGraw was the leading scorer with 14 points for the Mustangs as they edged out First Baptist with the final score of 58 to 53. The Mustangs open up with distr...
Senior Spotlight: Aby Beck & Aaron Phillips
Annie Weichel, staff writer
January 9, 2020
This weeks senior spotlight features Aby Beck and Aaron Phillips. Aby Beck has been attending McKinney Christian Academy since the fourth grade. Beck has played volleyball for MCA since she was in the sixth grade. In her free time, Beck dances at elevate dance center. After graduation, Beck plans...
Birdie Martin: First Freshman in Advanced Theatre
Angelina Li, staff writer
December 12, 2019
Birdie Martin is the first freshman to joined Advanced Theatre. When Martin was in 8th grade, theatre teacher Julie Tucker mentioned that freshmen had the opportunity to enroll in the advanced class. Martin was inspired to take the challenge of acting with a more experienced and developed class, so she...
TAPPS Cheer Championship 2019
Samantha Youngblood, staff writer
December 11, 2019
On November 17th, the MCA Varsity Cheerleaders traveled to Belton, Texas where they competed in the 2019 TAPPS Cheer Championship. The cheerleaders had been preparing their routine since June. After many hours of difficult practices, the cheerleaders performed their routine in the Bell County Expo Center...
Economics Fair: A Unique Opportunity for Seniors
Belle Kanz, staff writer
December 5, 2019
Economics Fair is an excellent opportunity for seniors to develop life skills through Mrs. Hubert's Economics course. Every year, the seniors build their own businesses over a ten-week period. The Friday before Thanksgiving break, is the Economics Fair Day and the students are given the entire day to sel...
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...
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...
Leopard Fall Classic Golf Tournament
Peter Michael Clark, staff writer
November 7, 2019
After a great finish in the spring season, being TAPPS 5A District Champs, the golf team started their season off at The Course at Watters Creek. The Mustangs competed in the Leopard Fall Classic Golf Tournament. This tournament was a UIL competition that was hosted by Lovejoy High School. Eight team...
