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Cross Country Runner Takes State Title!

The Cross Country teams competed in the SCISA State Championship meet this weekend. The girls' team finished third, only 1 point out of second, and the boys' team finished 5th.  Both teams tied the best finish positions ever for PCA but actually had the best performances based on proximity to the team in front of them.  Addison Hewitt (11th), Tabitha Hewitt (13th), and Ella Banks (20th) led the way for the girls while the boys were led by Hans Payne (1st), Ethan Gawryluk (13th), and Gabe Moser (30th). Hans Payne earned the title of individual STATE CHAMPION with a 14 second victory over the second place finisher. 

Coach Dale Hoover said, "I am extremely proud of our kids for the effort they made, not only today, but throughout the season. It has been a strange season with all of the Covid protocols but I love how our kids pushed themselves and adapted to each twist and turn. Three of our runners were unable to compete at state so our kids entered the state meet determined to step in and step up for those teammates."

Chick-fil-A Leader Academy: The Big Thank You

Leadership comes in many forms, and for PCA, one program that is helping create future leaders is the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, a group of 15 students whose goal focuses on leadership insights: vision and values, servant leadership, teamwork, communication, innovation, and impact. 

Chick-fil-A Leader Academy members kicked off the year by adding some joy into the lives of our community's first responders by way of the "Big Thank You" project.

When asked what exactly a "Big Thank You" entailed, member SarahAnne Horne explained, "The Big Thank You project is a way to thank you to the first responders. Chick-fil-A Leader Academy members are sending thank you notes to first responders we know in the community or relatives thanking them for their amazing leadership and courage they show every day."

Students gathered at lunch to come up with a plan and went home to construct and mail their cards. They also wanted to make sure that National First Responders Day on October 28 was not forgotten. The group came together and made a thank you sign, placing it on the front lawn of the Fire Station close to PCA.

It is clear from these servant-hearted students that there is hope for the future leaders of tomorrow.