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Students from each class collaborated to create the final Week of Worship that focused on the theme of God's will in our lives.
This was a distinctive Week of Worship because all of it was organized and done by the students. Each grade level had a day to speak: freshmen started on Monday, seniors went Tuesday, juniors went Wednesday, and sophomores went Thursday. Vespers on Friday night was put on by the staff. Finally, students Addison and Caleb Gann gave the sermon on Sabbath to wrap up the week. Each grade level had a theme that correlated with God's will: freshmen talked about guidance, seniors did faithfulness, juniors talked about courage, and sophomores did second chances. Each day consisted of a special music, a Bible reading, a skit, an object lesson, and a testimony. Eva Resz, senior, mentioned, “I had fun during Week of Worship because I got to do a skit on faithfulness. We specifically did the skit on Sapphire and Ananias who were members of the early church. We wanted to show our peers the importance of staying faithful to God in everything.” Along with that, there was a special praise team that sang every day and chose the theme song Make a Way. Seth Coe, senior, elaborated “I was so honored to be apart of praise team because I got together with my friends to just worship God and it felt very joyful” A very memorable highlight of the week was when Daneil Camas, senior, got baptized on Thursday. Camas chose to get baptized by Pastor Wayne Morrison because she had grown up with him as her pastor. It was a good way for the students to interact and hear how God is working in each other’s lives. Elin Sorensen, freshmen, commented, “My favorite part of Week of Worship was hearing all the testimonies and seeing all the skits. It was fun to see my friends and schoolmates act.” Catie Fairfield, Student News Team
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We're delighted to announce Dr. Joe Allison as our incoming principal for the 2024/25 school year. Dr. Allison has committed to the entire school year as an interim principal which will allow our personnel committee ample time to conduct the search for a principal for the 2025/26 school year. Dr. Allison’s leadership and experience will be a blessing to both staff and students. He brings with him an impressive wealth of experience in Adventist Education, totaling an incredible 45 years of dedication to the field. His journey includes 12 years as a teaching principal at elementary and junior academies, followed by 5 years as vice principal at Spring Valley Academy in Ohio. He then served as principal of Sunnydale Academy for 4 years, demonstrating strong leadership and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Moreover, Dr. Allison has made significant contributions to education through his roles as Chair of the Human Development Department for 9 years and as Superintendent of the Iowa-Missouri Conference for 13 years. His extensive background and leadership in these capacities reflect his passion for nurturing both students and educators alike.
Dr. Allison's academic achievements are equally impressive, holding an EdD in Education Administration and Supervision from Andrews University, further solidifying his expertise in educational leadership. Above all, Dr. Allison is a Christ-centered leader who is a role model for staff and students and will be a blessing to the community and Rocky Mountain Conference. He has stated that he is looking forward to returning to the staff and students at Campion and we are blessed that God has led him to step out of retirement and continue to serve in Adventist Education. While we welcome new team members and say goodbye to others, our core values and mission remain unwavering. Change is a natural part of organizational growth, bringing with it opportunities for renewal and progress. Campion Academy remains committed to its legacy of providing exceptional, Christ-centered education, embracing change as a catalyst for continued excellence. Our school's strength lies not in any individual but in the collective vision and dedication of our community, including faculty, staff, students, families, and supporters. Together, we shape the promising future of Campion Academy. In addition, Campion Academy's board, the executive committee of the Rocky Mountain Conference, the Rocky Mountain Conference Office of Education, and the administration of the RMC continue to work together to ensure the school is on course and fulfilling its purpose. Campion Academy remains the outstanding institution you've chosen, dedicated to nurturing students' spiritual and academic growth and we will continue to share the new staff that will be joining the team. God has truly blessed our program with dedicated individuals who have a mission and love for Campion Academy. Cindy Santana, Interim Principal  We are pleased to announce that Carrie Martin will be joining the Campion Academy team as the Director of Food Services for the upcoming school year.
Martin has a teaching background and has taught in elementary, middle and high schools over the past 32 years. Currently, she works in the Estes Park High School teaching culinary arts as well as driving a bus for the district. Martin is originally from Louisiana, and studied at Northwestern State University where she got a Bachelor of Elementary Education and later a Master’s in Educational Technology Leadership. While Martin did not grow up in the Adventist church, she did attend an Episcopal boarding high school in Mississippi, so she says she remembers the important role good food can play for students living away from home. After working in public schools most of her career, Martin says she is looking forward to “working in an atmosphere that lets me talk about God and where I can pray for students and others. I anticipate being in a spirit of like-mindedness and being more involved in the school community.” As she prepares for the school year, Martin plans to send out a student survey to get a better feel for what types of meals students would like. Toni Odenthal will also play an important role in training Martin in the ins-and-outs of the Campion cafeteria. She hopes also to continue using Campion’s greenhouse and agriculture program to provide produce for the cafeteria. When asked about her specialties, Martin shared, “I can do some mean soups and casseroles. I enjoy making homemade pasta and sauce, and I’ve often been requested to make my famous alfredo sauce.” Martin and her husband, Tom are members at the Loveland Seventh-day Adventist Church. Tom Martin, who may be recognized as playing Pilot in this year’s Journey to the Cross, has been the Warehouse Assistant Director for the Voice of Prophecy for the past eight years. They have two grown sons who live locally. In their free time they love camping, hiking, and otherwise exploring the great outdoors with their three dogs. Please join us in welcoming the Martins as they plan to move to our campus in July. The sophomore class explored arches, ruins, and other natural wonders on their annual Biology trip to Moab, Utah, led by science teacher Erica Franklin on May 1 to 5.
The first stop was Mesa Verde National Park where they were able to take a tour of the ancient Balcony House cliff dwelling. They spent the first night at the Cortez Seventh-day Adventist church, where Franklin grew up. The students provided the morning worship for the students of the Cortez Adventist School before continuing the drive to Moab. They camped for the remainder of the trip on the banks of the Colorado River where they bonded over the lack of cellular service and daily showers. Sophomore student Evie Lange reflected, “Moab was a good experience, and definitely bonded our class in ways that we can’t do in a regular school day.” The students rafted down the Colorado River on the second day. Clara Aakko, sophomore, commented, “The most fun part was river rafting. We got to have a water fight and saw lots of wildlife.” Following rafting, the students worked on a class project that involved identifying plants while hiking in the Moab area. On the last day, the students all hiked to the renowned Delicate Arch, and then split into groups to explore various trails in Arches National Park. While hiking, one of the groups ended up losing their way on a trail. However, for some, getting a bit lost was one of the most memorable and fun experiences of the trip. Addison Gann, sophomore, explained. “Even though we got lost on the extra hike, we were able to work together to find a trail back to the correct place. While some of us had a lot of anxiety, we encouraged each other and did not give up until we made it back.” Class unity and camaraderie were common themes as students reflected on their experiences. Keren Simba, who was recovering from an injury, shared, “Even though I was hurt, Mr. and Mrs. Ramos (sponsors on the trip) and my classmates helped me get through all the activities and have a fun time. I was determined to make it to see those arches and take the group picture!” The Biology trip has been a tradition at Campion for many years. Since Cindy Santana retired last year as Biology teacher, this year was the first trip that Franklin led. While it takes a lot of planning and work, Franklin shared that the trip is a very worthwhile endeavor to continue. “The trip allows the students to observe the flora and fauna in the Moab area and apply their learning to complete biology-related field exercises,” explained Franklin. “On the trip, the students grow closer as a class, and have an opportunity to enjoy God’s nature.” Jill Harlow, Communication Director Students displayed hidden talents in music and brought out laughter with comedy sketches at the annual SA Talent Show last Saturday night.
Wichita Adventist Christian Academy (WACA) and Liberal Seventh-day Adventist Church welcomed Campion Academy’s Koinonia, Orchestra and Jazz Band to perform at the school and participate in the church service this last Friday, April 26th, and Sabbath, April 27th.
The students left on Friday driving almost 10 hours to Kansas. Unfortunately, the air conditioning system on the bus stopped working and it was a hot day, so they were relieved when they finally arrived at church and could rest and cool off. Mabel Cabandon, a member of Koinonia, shared, “We traveled for so long; it was hot, and we were all so sweaty. Everyone was so relieved and grateful to hear the church had showers! They were extremely welcoming and kind, even though we smelled really bad.” In the afternoon, at WACA, Campion’s groups had some musical performances. Several Campion Academy students are from Kansas, so the experience was nostalgic. Janey Padilla-Reyes, member of Koinonia and Orchestra, expressed, “I am originally from Kansas, so going back to my hometown to sing in front of my parents for the first time in years made me really happy. Also the kids from WACA were so nice to us which really made me enjoy this trip.” Before performing for the church service at Liberal SDA Church, Cecilia Simmons, music director led out in a Sabbath School discussion with the group to set their mindset for worship. “Our music tour group had a lot of fun discussing the matter of pride at Sabbath School,” commented Lillian Resz, sophomore Koinonia member, “Being able to hear others' opinions on the difference between being confident and prideful made such a big impact on me, and I'm very grateful for Ms. Simmons’ reflection on this topic. This thought also came to my mind while singing and I really was able to reflect on the meaning of humility.” Even with transportation difficulties, the group could see God’s leading. Simmons proclaimed, “‘This bus is on fire!’ Ok, it wasn’t actually on fire, it just felt like it at times. From a very warm bus to running out of gas, this year’s music tour was filled with unexpected moments. On the way back the weather in Liberal was sunny and bright but the closer we got to Loveland the more the clouds rolled in and the temperatures dropped. Don’t worry though, it was a blessing in disguise. We ran out of gas but the Lord blessed us again. We stopped mere yards away from a gas station and were able to push the van to the pump in a matter of minutes. All in all we could see God’s hands over the entire trip, making everybody understand that God knows the best for all of us," Simmons concluded. Julia Santiago, Student News Team In a Spring-themed banquet, the juniors planned a nontraditional event for the seniors; it consisted of eating out at Cinzetti’s and doing activities at Boondocks.
To start this event, the juniors and seniors had dinner at the Italian restaurant Cinzetti’s; they socialized and ate special food with their dates and friends. Charlotte Jacques, senior, commented, “The food was really good! I’ve never eaten at an Italian restaurant before, so it was a good first experience. The place was very nice, and I enjoyed spending time with my friends.” After eating, they headed to Boondocks, a place where they got to choose a variety of activities such as: bowling, mini golf, ropes course, go-karts, laser tag, and an arcade. Yngrid Silva, junior, elaborated, “I had such a great time with my friends, and my favorite part was going to Boondocks. Although my bowling skills weren’t good, I still had a good time.” Carlos Santana, a junior class sponsor, expressed, “I think everything was perfect, I had such a good time with my wife, but at the same time I loved seeing the students having fun, and enjoying each other’s company. For me, the Junior and Senior Banquet went very well.” Pedro Vieira, Student News Team |
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