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The Campion Academy student body traveled together to cheer on the Varsity Soccer and Volleyball teams at Saturday night’s matchup against Mile High Academy in Highlands Ranch. The Campion boy’s soccer team took home a win with a score of 8-1. Mile High won in the girl’s volleyball match after several close and hard-fought games with a final score of 3-1.
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Campion students spent the day exploring Rocky Mountain National Park on Wednesday, September 13. For half the day, students took a course from park rangers about the ecosystems that make up Rocky Mountain National Park. After the course, students were able to choose how they wanted to experience the park. Some groups went hiking, while others created music, and some even found a quiet place to sit and enjoy a book. One group of students went on a six-mile hike in Hidden Valley. Noeli Hernandez shared her experience: “It was really peaceful climbing to the top of the hike and seeing the views was worth it.” The Music Elements group, led by Naomi Fernandez, learned about making music with the elements provided by earth, but they also saw an assortment of animals. Senior, Jillian Frans commented, “It was so fun to spend the day with my friends. As we were making music, we saw three deer and many other animals near us.” For new students coming from other states and countries this was a new experience. Freshman, Ariana Martel said, “I really liked being able to get out of school and be in nature for the day. It was my first time being at Rocky Mountain and I wish we could do these types of days more.” Olivia Uphold, Student News Team The Campion Academy senior class grew closer over the five days of Senior Survival, camping in the woods of Glacier View Ranch. Tristi Ramos, senior class sponsor, reflected, “Senior Survival created opportunities for the class to interact and build trust across social circles.” Students brought sleeping bags, pads, or hammocks, but as a part of their survival experience, they couldn’t use tents. Each pair of students were given two tarps and rope to build a shelter to stay dry. They used their creativity to design their unique shelter to live in. “Building our own shelter and living in it was a very interesting experience,” reflected Jack Jordan. “We had to search the forest for lots of logs and haul them back to our camp for our makeshift log cabin. It was tall enough that we could stand up in it; however, during the night we had a little bit of a draft flowing through our cabin.” Groups were given a bucket of food and necessities to create their own meals. Janey Padilla-Reyes recalled, “I enjoyed making my food because it reminded me of when I camped as a child; my favorite meal that we made was the stew after a very cold day.” During the days, students were divided into groups to complete team-building activities, including a trust fall. Aaron Oster, senior, commented, “I learned that most of the activities you couldn't do alone; you needed support from fellow friends. It was hard at first but once we came together as a group, it worked.” On Friday evening, students sat around the campfire and shared their testimonies, “I felt more connected with my class as we all shared about our experiences when we first came to Campion. I was able to express how I first felt at Campion and how I ended up enjoying the company of my class and making lots of new friends,” commented Yolanda Han. Michael Fresse, a new senior, said his favorite part was “getting to talk to everyone in the class and developing relationships with them.” Brayden Marroquin, Student News Team This Fall, Campion started their first Cross Country Running team with seven students. The boy’s team came in second place at their first meet last Friday against five schools. The only girl on Campion’s team, Elin Sorenson placed 3rd overall for girls in the meet. In this meet, teams were scored by the placements of their top four runners. Israel Ortiz came in first for Campion at 9th place. Campion was able to achieve the second place win because their four best runners were all in the top twenty, while other schools had some runners in the top ten and other teammates coming in towards the back. quote from runner: The team is coached by Heidi Sorenson, parent of Elin, and Eric and Jenny Sigler (former Campion teacher). The coaches are all experienced runners themselves, and while this is their first time coaching cross country, they are eager to share the joy of running with the students. The team will compete in another meet on Friday, September 6 in Bailey, Colorado. Video by Yngrid Silva Campion students and church members gathered together to worship and connect in nature on Sabbath afternoon. A highlight of the day was the baptism of freshman student Daphene Farner. Over 200 people gathered to celebrate her commitment. Farner recalled, “It was an unreal feeling. I was really nervous because over half the campus was there, in addition to church members. I loved it!” Students hiked in three different groups, each with a view of the mountains. Senior Isabel Rivera said, “I loved the view and the experience was very eye-opening. It made me realize how much nature there is to explore and how grateful I am.” Next, they split up into four rotations to participate in a scavenger hunt, charades, a worship thought, and praise in the Longhouse. After the activities, everyone had hot dogs, watermelon, chips, and desserts. Finally, Pastor Bizama led a worship to close Sabbath around the flagpole. New music director, Naomi Fernandez, reflected on the day; “My soul was refreshed by being in nature. It was nice getting to know church members and students in a relaxed atmosphere.” Alexandra Cordoba, Student Editor Video by Isaac Perez Valles Twenty Campion students trekked over 12 miles completing a backpacking loop in the Snowy Range in Wyoming last weekend. Despite carrying heavy packs while hiking, several students commented that the experience was restful for them. Toby Quillin, senior, reflected, “I didn't really have a break this summer as I worked in literature evangelism and at the Pathfinder camporee, and then went straight into school as a Resident Assistant. This weekend helped me de-stress from the hustle and bustle of life. Although we were constantly walking with over 20 pounds of gear on our backs, the quietness of nature as well as time away from school and with friends really helped me rest and enjoy the nature God gave us.” For several international students coming from the world’s largest cities of Toyko, Beijing, and Sao Paulo, this type of activity was completely new. Danilo de Alcantara, sophomore student, explained, “I had never done anything like this before in Brazil, so it was a new experience for me to hike a long way with a heavy backpack, put up my own tent, and cook my own food with the little stove, but it was really fun. I enjoyed seeing the views of God's nature, getting good exercise, and hiking with my friends.” The group experienced sunny and fair weather overall with cool nights and windy conditions. It rained when the bus pulled up to the trailhead, but subsided before the students began hiking. The rain held off until all students had gotten back on the bus three days later, when it began pouring again. Clara Aakko, junior, who has come on the backpack trip for the past three years, commented that she didn’t particularly enjoy the wind this weekend, but overall she had a great time. “I like getting outdoors and spending time with new people. On this trip, I loved the wild berries we found and the unique scenery of the lakes, mountains, and alpine tundra.” Jill Harlow, Communication Director On Sunday, students gathered once again to compete in more class activities such as the annual bus push and tug-of-war at the SA Picnic. This time, the seniors made a come-back and took first place in almost every game. Senior Marcela Zuniga expressed, “I was very thrilled that we won! I am glad that I had SA Picnic all these years, but now as it comes to an end I realized how much I love my class and how much I will miss it. After the competitions, the Student Association officers provided snacks and everyone enjoyed cooling off in the slip n slide. Alexandra Cordoba, Student News Editor Freshman Sophomores Juniors Seniors All four classes came together to show their class spirit and compete for first place in the annual Class Scramble on the first Saturday night of the school year. The juniors beat the seniors by only 10 points which created an exciting competition. Lily Resz, junior student, commented on what she thought made them so successful: “Our teamwork and motivation pushed us to work hard and win. We fought hard. We prayed hard. Evie helped create sections of where to put our stuff. We organized the people that ran, and hustled on the bigger points. We thought we were gonna win until the end when it was getting really close. We came in with the mindset to win, but we kept reminding each other to stay humble during the game.” Student Association (SA) Officers organized the event, in which each class has to bring random items from their houses or dorms. Students race to bring the item called to the center in the main event. In-between each quarter, students participated in games in order to receive extra points. SA Officer Clara Aakko said, “The planning was fun. It was really stressful toward the end because the scores were so close, but it was a lot of fun.” The goal of these activities is to bring students closer together with their classmates and create long-lasting memories. Isaac Valles, a new international sophomore student from Mexico, explained how the new experience was for him: “I thought the activities here were nice, entertaining, and fun. I loved getting to socialize with new people throughout the events.” Alexandra Cordoba, Student News Editor Freshman Scramble Sophomore Scramble Junior Scramble Senior Scramble One-hundred thirty-seven students brought new life to the campus at the start of Campion Academy’s school year. The Student Association (SA) officers kicked off the event by introducing this year’s theme: I am, which affirms each person’s value in God’s eyes. Each month the theme will conclude the statement with a different word, starting with I am chosen and followed by others such as I am redeemed. Student Association Spiritual Vice-President Evie Lange provided a devotional thought on the theme. Students drew closer with their classmates both socially and physically during the classic icebreaker games of the hula-hoop pass and the human knot. The evening concluded with the handshake event in which the student body and staff formed a long line to introduce themselves, shake hands and welcome each person. In 2023, Campion started with 122 students, so the growth in enrollment is positive. The freshman class has 26 students, larger than it has been for the past three years. A new freshman, Hannah Manase, shared, “It was a really cool experience. I liked seeing everyone at the school and learning all their names. I loved how the games introduced class bonding time.” In addition, the number of international students has reached a new school record of 25 from six different countries. “I got to meet a lot of new people and the games were exciting,” reflected Azusa Shirakuma, a new sophomore from Japan; “I loved meeting the staff, they were very amazing.” The senior class, returning with 49 students, is the largest class and shows the potential to provide positive leadership to the school. Olivia Arizola, a returning senior, commented, “It was exciting getting to see all the new faces while seeing the familiar faces was comforting. I am very excited for my senior year and to get to know all these people that I shook hands with.”   Rod Plaisted will be joining the Campion Academy staff as Maintenance Director starting in September.
Plaisted comes to us from Maine where he has been working as the facilities manager for the Northern New England Conference. Prior to that he was a self-employed contractor for around 30 years. He primarily worked in home renovations and has experience in building custom homes. “I’ve always wanted to check out Colorado,” Plaisted shared when asked what interested him in the job. “I think the Rockies are one of the coolest places on earth. And I love the adventure of jumping into a new field and asking the Lord to guide me.” When asked how he feels about training teenagers, he exclaimed, “I think it’s awesome! I love that Campion still incorporates a work program and I think it’s so important. I strongly believe in mentoring young people.” Plaisted will be moving to Campion in September along with his wife Liz. They both have grown children who live in New Hampshire and Minnesota. In his free time, Plaisted enjoys fishing, canoeing, and just being out in nature. He looks forward to exploring Colorado and “the freshness of a new ministry” for him at Campion. |
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