The Campion Academy Orchestra traveled up to the Union College Music Festival to expand their musical talents and perform with other top student musicians from across the Mid-America Union.
Led by Campion Music Director Cecilia Simmons, 19 students were representing Campion Academy at the festival from Wednesday, January 31 to Saturday, February 3. Over half of the Campion students were first-time festival attendees. According to Simmons, Campion’s Orchestra received high praise from the clinicians and section leaders for their hard work and dedication to their performances. Simmons elaborated; “Sarah (sophomore, trumpet) and Leo (junior, oboe) both earned solos on one of the festival band selections. Jack (junior, violin) was named concertmaster for the festival orchestra and Ariana (sophomore, violin) was named principal for the second violins. In the neverending competition between siblings Caleb (senior, euphonium) and Addison (sophomore, trombone), Caleb won at least one round by being the only euphonium player at the festival.” The students commented that they enjoyed learning new music and the chance to travel and spend time with friends. Toby Quillin (junior, saxophone) shared, “I had a lot of fun at Music Fest both playing my instrument and spending time with friends as well as meeting new friends. I learned a lot about playing the saxophone especially when they brought in a teacher from Lincoln University and taught us more about how to play our instrument”. Elizabeth Shannon (senior, trombone) shared similar sentiments saying; “I think I learned how to play my part of the music a lot better and how to sight read better. I liked hearing the progress we made from practice to performance. I realized that Campion has a lot of talented people! And my favorite part was probably just walking around the city and hanging out when we were on breaks.” After three full days of practice, the students showcased their work at performances on Friday evening and Saturday evening. Videos of the performances can be found on Union College’s youtube channel. Simmons explained, “One of the program highlights was getting to hear both the festival band and orchestra join together on a thrilling piece entitled ‘Resurgences.’ It was the perfect end to an incredible week of music making and camaraderie.” Pedro Vieira, Student News Team Students, staff, and families gather together to celebrate the academic achievements of those who received a 3.5 GPA and above last semester. Scholarships, graduation cords, and National Honors Society pins were given out.
Staff members honored seniors at a special vespers program where students received individual recognition last Friday evening. This event celebrated not only their accomplishments, but also acknowledged that they are on the last stretch of high school. Many got a special Bible verse dedicated to them. Lily Testardi, senior, expressed, “Having this Bible verse: ‘Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans,’ Proverbs 16:3, served as a comfort in this upcoming chapter of my life.” Following the vespers program was a reception with food and drinks. In addition to the senior recognition program, seniors got the opportunity to lead out the church service. All of the seniors sat on the stage, and every aspect of the service was conducted by the class members .The service included special music by Ekenna Nwankwo and Shawn Ferguson, children’s story by Eva Resz and Elizabeth Shannon, a testimony from Sharon Vasquez, and prayer by Catie Fairfield and Sue Helm. Andrew Kramer presented the sermon, a message about trusting in God with your future. Many parents of the students came from all around to celebrate their children’s achievements. These activities were a great way to recognize the seniors and their impact on Campion. Eva Resz, senior, expressed, "This weekend was really meaningful to me not only because my family came out, but also because I got to see the growth of the senior class since our freshman year. It’s awesome to see how God has worked in all of our lives.” Catie Fairfield, Student News Team This past Saturday night the Campion Drama Department put on a production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in the Campion Gymnasium. Parents traveled from as far as Texas, Missouri, and New Mexico.
Ms. Johnson, Drama Department Director, and the actors had been preparing for the performance since the beginning of the year. The play was a success because of the help from actors, set design, and the backstage crew. The costumes were donated and made by Mrs. Williams. Along with that, she played the piano during the performance. Additionally, the orchestra provided musical accompaniment for the play. During the musical, there was a fundraiser where the senior class offered chili, pie, and other snacks. The audience had the opportunity to enjoy some Western themed food. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers takes place during the 1850’s in Oregon. In this drama, an unexpected love story unfolds between Adam Pontipee, played by Ekenna Nwankwo, and Millie, played by Abby Waworoendang. As Adam searches for a wife to help him manage his six brothers, he finds Millie and they end up getting married. Keeping true to the promise of the title, the musical ended with the seven brides marrying the seven brothers. “At first, I was a little nervous, but it was really fun. I think we did a great job, and overall it was a good experience for everyone,” shared actress Claire Jorgensen, junior. Not only did the actors learn and memorize their lines, but they practiced intricate choreography. They did cartwheels, line dancing, and acted out a lot of fights. “I really enjoyed learning how to do a cartwheel for the play and playing my character Gideon,” Keon Paez, junior, shared. Waworoendang, senior expressed, “I’m so relieved that everyone enjoyed it, and it was so great to work with this team. We learned so much doing this presentation. It felt so good hearing everyone laugh at the jokes and have fun.” Vashty Segovia Santos, Student News Team Campion Academy's student body traveled to Denver this past Saturday night for the annual Mile High versus Campion basketball games. The games were close; Mile High won the girl’s varsity game and Campion won the boys varsity matchup.
Typically, the annual basketball game between the sister-schools takes place at the Ball Arena Stadium; however due to scheduling issues, this year they were held in the Mile High gym. Despite not being in a professional arena, the schools were able to include more elements to provide interaction between the two schools. The evening offered sundown worship, interactive activities with the crowd, and time for the schools to commemorate the lasting tradition of gathering together while playing high-energy games. Decked out in all black, the Campion student section cheered on the varsity teams, encouraging them from the bleachers. First on the court was the girls’ varsity team. The game was neck-and-neck with Team Captain Catie Fairfield almost tying the score with two free throws in the final seconds. In the end, the Campion girl's team lost by one point, but felt proud that they played some tough competitors. Fairfield, senior, expressed, “It was really intense and I think it was good for our teams to face competition because we hadn't played against a team where a game was that close.” Between the basketball games, Mile High held some activities for the crowd which included a gift card prize for the winning participant. The games kept the crowd hyped as both Campion and Mile High students joined. The boys' teams began their game with Campion taking the lead right away, and while Mile High kept on fighting, Campion maintained the lead throughout the game. The final score was 46 to 28 with the Campion boys team taking the win. Izuchi Nwankwo, sophomore, shared, “I felt really happy because it's an old Campion rivalry, so it feels good to win!” Both teams displayed passion and spirit on the court showing their love for the game. Brayden Marroquin, junior, reflected, “There was good energy between both schools and the crowds were going crazy. I think there was good sportsmanship between the two teams, which was the best part.” Eva Resz, Student News Team Who is one of your Bible heroes? (Other than Jesus!) A. Joseph B. Ruth C. Jonah D. Hosea E. Jacob What is your hobby? A. Playing soccer B. Reading C. Running D. Watching k-dramas E. Writing lyrics and basketball What is your favorite genre of books or movies? A. Musicals B. Classics C. Murder mystery D. Historical Fiction E. Action Comedy What is your favorite color? A. Royal blue B. Purple C. Black D. Forest green E. Green What is your favorite dessert? A. Coconut pudding B. Cheesecake C. Strawberry cake D. Donuts E. Chocolate What would be your ideal vacation? A. Any place Tropical B. Spending time with family C. Backpack through Europe and going to Museums D. New Zealand E. Mexico What is your favorite meal? A. Kidney bean soup with egg B. Haystacks C. Plantains with beans, rice and cheese D. Grilled cheese with soup E. Tacos What is your favorite animal A. Labrador B. Cats C. Beagle D. Otter E. Penguin What is your favorite subject in school? A. Math B. History C. World History D. English E. Lunch If you had to live in another country, which country would you live in? A. Thailand B. Spain C. Barbados D. Scotland E. Mexico If you picked mostly A’s, you are most like Mr. H. Mr. H is an outdoorsy person. He likes to play sports and enjoy nature in his free time. He also likes to spend time with his family. His favorite animal is a dog, especially his Labrador Duke. His favorite Bible character is Joseph. He loves traditional Filipino food and all things South Asian!
If you picked mostly B’s, you are most like Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown likes classic and historical movies and books. Her favorite dessert is cheesecake. She loves animals, but especially loves cats. Her favorite subject in school was history. In her free time she likes to read and spend time with her family. Just like Ruth, Mrs. Brown is a very kind and hardworking person. If you picked mostly C’s, you are most like Ms. Simmons. Ms. Simmons is a very energetic and adventurous person. She hopes to one day backpack through Europe, and visit all of the different museums. She likes to run and watch murder mysteries in her free time. Her favorite subject in school was World History. Her favorite animal is a beagle. Just like Jonah, she is a courageous person. If you picked mostly D’s, you are most like Ms. Johnson. Ms. Johnson loves Disney and k-dramas. She also loves to spend time with her friends and family. Her favorite dessert is cheesecake and her favorite meal is grilled cheese with soup. She loves to travel and see new places. Her preferred genre of books is historical fiction. Just like otters she is very intelligent and fun. Her favorite Bible hero is Hosea. If you picked mostly E’s, you are most like Chaplin Carlos. Carlos’s ideal vacation would be Mexico, or someplace where he and his family can spend time together. In his free time he likes to write lyrics and play basketball. His favorite food is tacos, and his favorite dessert is anything with chocolate in it. Penguins are his favorite animal. Just like penguins, Carlos is always looking for a way to help those in his community. His favorite Bible hero is Jacob because of how God worked in his life and changed him into someone great. Quiz Created by Vashty Segovia Santos, Student News Team God is the most important relationship in our life; it should be a priority for us to find ways to grow closer to Him. You can’t expect to know Him better if you aren’t constantly putting time and effort in. While there are numerous ways to do this, these are the five that I have found to work in my own personal life.
Consistently spend time in His Word The Bible is God's direct way of speaking to us. It teaches us about His character and gives us the most beneficial way to live. When we apply these Biblical instructions to our lives, we will see noticeable, positive change. We need to open our hearts up, and give God the chance to speak to us. Another helpful thing is to memorize scripture. That way when we are put into certain situations God can put that scripture into our mind and help lead us. Pray in everything When we go throughout our day talking to God, we invite God into our hearts, and we learn to trust Him more. Just like in any human relationship it takes time and communication to build a bond. The same applies to our relationship with Jesus. Praying to Gods helps us to fight temptations and get through trials because He will strengthen us. He tells us this in Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”. Lastly, when we pray we should also praise God for all the blessings He gives us. Prayer journals are a great way we can look back and see the prayers that God answered. Ask God to free you from sins See what temptations are holding you back from drawing closer to Him. Sin is anything that can separate us from God. When we choose to deny our fleshly desires then we will see progress in our choices and lifestyle. We can’t fight sin on our own so we must call upon God to ask for help. By His grace and mercy He will forgive us of our sins, but that doesn’t mean we should take advantage of it. Serve others Jesus came down to serve us and we should do the same. Serving is our way of putting others before ourselves and recognizing that people are in need of help. Humbly serving others can also open up our eyes to things God has done in our life. It is another form of gratitude. Serving can be done through multiple ways such as encouraging the people around you, volunteering at your church or anywhere, or spreading the gospel. Live in the Spirit While doing all of these things will help us to grow with God, living and inviting the Spirit into our lives is ultimately one of the best things you can do for yourself. Walking in accordance to the Spirit will help us to create that intimacy with God. Setting our minds on things above this world and trusting God will provide, is how we can truly be followers of Jesus. Carlos Santana, chaplain, encourages us “to have God lead our lives in everything that we do. Before we even try to take that step, we should have God lead that step. That's what living in the Spirit is.” God is so good to us and wants to have a relationship with us. Trust in Him and He will bless you even through life’s challenges. Catie Fairfield, Student News Team At the beginning of a new year, getting healthier is on a lot of our minds. Many of the students at Campion have made commitments to a regular exercise routine. Are you interested in improving your physical fitness? Here are 5 tips to help you:
1. Make a schedule to work out With our busy routine at Campion, it is important to make a plan of when you are going to work out during the week. Checking your schedule is the first step to take before you create your workout plan. If you have a free period between classes, write in “workout” on your schedule and head to the weight room for that hour consistently, just like it is a class commitment. 2. Stop ordering doordash Fast food delivery orders are really common here at Campion, but if you want to start going to the gym and make gains, you should stop ordering junk food, otherwise you will not make any progress. Make it a point to eat more vegetables off the salad bar, and add in some protein shakes for when you are hungry and the cafeteria is closed. 3. Work hard Reaching your physical goals requires a lot of hard work and dedication to what you really want. Start slowly, get used to lifting weights, and learn correct form. When you feel confident and begin to increase your weight, you will start to notice changes that you have been making at the gym. 4. Focus on priorities Working out takes a lot of your dedicated time, but that DOES NOT mean that you should spend more time at the gym than studying. Doing your homework and studying for tests will lead you to success at Campion. If you feel good about yourself in other areas of your life, you will be more willing to keep working hard and eating healthfully. 5. Think about sleep One of the main pillars of health is sleep. Staying up until midnight or later will make you tired and you won’t have enough energy for the next school day. If you get at least eight hours of sleep, your muscles will recover and you will be able to perform better in your work out time. Regular exercise has so many benefits; it’s not all about what you look like. So, get out of your room and get active this semester! Pedro Vieira, Student News Team The boy's JV and Varsity Basketball teams had their first home games on December 7 against Front Range Baptist. Both teams lost in competitive games. The Varsity boy's record so far this season is 2-1.
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