Celebrating Success!

This has been a busy, but rewarding, week at SHCA.  Actually, the string of festivities began on May 21 when the families of the 8th Grade students gathered for a covered-dish dinner to celebrate their completion of Middle School and promotion to 9th Grade!  Everyone had a great time as we learned how each student fared in the "Most Likely To . . ." categories.  Great job, students!  We wish you well in your high school years!
On May 28 the Middle and High School students and families gathered at Spartan Manor for an exciting evening of great food, fellowship, and lots of awards.  There were many awards given out that night as so many of our students were recognized for their many areas of participation and accomplishments.
Wednesday night our Kindergarten students once again amazed us with their knowledge as they participated in their graduation ceremony.  This is always an enjoyable time watching these cute little ones take this big first step in their academic career.
The Preschool students made their parents proud on Thursday morning at their promotion ceremony.  How exciting to watch young people demonstrate their reading, math, and Bible knowledge.  They will enjoy a solid foundation on which to build their academic future.
Last night (Friday) was the Elementary's turn for recognition.  The sound of medals clanging against each other was music to the parent's ears as their students were called to the platform.  Every student was recognized for their own area of excellence in academics and character development.
As I write this, we are looking forward to tomorrow night's Commencement Ceremony for our high school seniors.  Once again, we have a senior class that has worked hard throughout their years of schooling and has matured into young men and women who be a good reflection on their years at the Academy.  More importantly, they will continue to be a good testimony for Jesus Christ!
We are proud of all of our young people.  You have worked hard this year in many areas.  You have grown academically, physically, spiritually, and socially.  By doing so, you have followed the example of Christ who grew "in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man" (Luke 2:52).  Congratulations to you all.  Enjoy your summer, and come to see us in the fall!