The Lighthouse-October 3, 2008
Headmaster's Corner
I recently came across the following quote from Dr. Ken
Smitherman, President of the Association of Christian Schools International.
ACSI has an international membership of over 5,000 Christian schools world
wide.
"I would claim that Christian schooling is not about
running or hiding from--rather it is about embracing and pursuing the mind of
Christ. It is about pursuing the real understanding of what it means to be salt
and light, about transformation by the renewing of the mind. It is about the
development of fruitful bearers of the image of Christ in a world gone bland
with its salt-less-ness; a world staggering in an abundance of darkness where
the light has been all but snuffed out."
The mission of SSCA is to educate children and young people
with the mind of Christ. We want our students to achieve academically and grow
intellectually.
But even more, we want our students to be prepared for life
because Christ, the creator and sustainer of the universe, possesses "all
the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Colossians 2:3).
The life and mind of Christ is nurtured every day at SSCA in
our classrooms through first rate teaching. It is also nurtured in the lives of
our students through redemptive relationships with teachers who believe that
reconciling the heart and mind to God is the foundation of our common work at
Campus News
What do Vince Lombardi and SSCA students have in common?
FOOTBALL!
"Individual commitment to a group effort -- that is
what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization
work."-Vince Lombardi
Yes. The First Annual Powder Puff
Grade 7 played against grade 8 on Thursday. Grade 8 secured a 26-12 victory despite
strong coaching by grade 7. On Monday,
October 6 grades 9 and 12 play, then grades 10 and 11 play on Tuesday. The winners from those two games will play in
the final on Thursday, October 9.
All girls played a very impressive game, executing plays by
completing passes, throwing and receiving laterals (we all love the flea-flicker),
and "breaking for daylight".
The guys are the very intense coaching staff---
Coaches-
John Norton
(headset and
clipboard)
Tim Vazquez
Wesley Ricketts
James Burke
Patrick Shuman
James Vitale
Sean Smyth
Vinnie Smyth
Special Teams-
Mr. Vazquez
Grade 7 Players-Alyssa Hallinan, Catie Raftery, Chrissy
Roach, Anna Sardano, Caitlyn Edwards, and Monica Franquiz
---while the girls take the field.
Grade 8
Coaches-
Blair Darian
Austin Davy
John Girard
Christian McGunagle
Abe McPherson
Bryan Gammon
Special Teams-
Mr. Carter
Players-
Lindsey Bonheur
Hannah Brown
Jessica Conroy
Sarah Coughlin
Taylor Cross
Erica Forkner
Audrey Hoffman
Leah Nevill
Taylor Smith
Kayla White-Suplee
Hailey Suplee
Meaghan Kelly
~grades 9-12 capitalize on their bye
The 2009 Junior Miss Scholarship Program
Lea Bartolo, a senior at SSCA, is a participant in this
year's scholarship program. In addition
to her strong academic record, Lea has also worked hard as a member of the
Paula Coffey dance studio where she has danced for sixteen years.
Of the scholarship program, Lea explains that she thinks it
is a great experience to be involved in a program like Junior Miss. She is also interested in the scholarship
money as she prepares for college.
The program requires Lea to show herself excellent in
academics, fitness, talent, personal interview, and presence and
composure. Lea has chosen to perform a
lyrical dance to "Cry Out To Jesus", by Third Day, as her required
talent.
The 2009 Junior Miss Scholarship Program will be held on
Saturday, November 22, at
Boys Varsity Soccer
As Reported in the Patriot Ledger By Drew Bonifant The
Patriot Ledger Posted
But under the leadership of first-year coach Alan McCall,
the SSCVT boys have become one team, and judging by its
"It was something I didn't want to highlight, or focus
on," he said. "My philosophy is two schools, one team. And you can't
tell. They've really melded together faster than I could have anticipated.
There's been no division, my-school your-school sort of thing."
The team's quick-forming chemistry makes life easier for
McCall, but so does the product on the field.
"It's surprising, in that they lost eight seniors from
last year," he said of his team's early success. "We didn't know what
the Votech contribution was going to be. It's a pleasant start, but not a
surprise."
Much of the reason for the hot start has been the play of
SSCVT's three co-captains. Midfielder Lawrence Fagan, the team's only starting
senior, has 10 goals and three assists, while juniors Andrew Guenard (four
goals, seven assists) and Matt Pucci (four goals, five assists) have
contributed to a potent offense.
"Teams can't mark one guy. If they do, the other two
make them pay for it," said McCall. "They're very unselfish. They see
opportunities, they pass well. They play well together."
Now SSCVT is faced with the momentum going. Of course,
McCall's team has shown it's capable of answering a challenge.
"It's worked out for both schools, in keeping it a
competitive program," the coach said. "The Votech kids sure have
helped. Just the mere fact that kids are out there playing is all the reason
you need to see that it's working."
Soccer Fees
The $75.00 soccer fee is now overdue for a select number of
Junior Varsity Boy athletes. Please respond promptly to the main office. Thank you.
Boys Junior Varsity Soccer
Congratulations to the Boys Junior Varsity team, coached by
Dave McPherson, who sealed a 6-0 victory over
Cheerleading
There is a cheerleading meeting for any girls in grades 7-12
who are interested in being an SSCA cheerleader for the 08-09 basketball
season. The meeting will take place on
Wednesday, October 8 during lunch in the reception room.
Parent Fellowship is on the move. Don't miss the community
FUN!
Parent Fellowship is pleased to provide you with several
ways to support SSCA, and to hang out with one another this Fall.
*Now through the end of school we are collecting
"Boxtops for Education."
These little squares are found on many grocery products that
you probably use. Please send them into
school with your child. SSCA receives a
donation from participating companies. Incentives are given to the
**Right now Boxtops is running a promotion that for every 30
boxtops we send in they will match with 30 bonus boxtops. It would be great if everyone could send in
all the boxtops they have by October 17 in order for us to submit them to
Boxtops by the end of October. We have already filled up 30 sheets. This is a great opportunity to raise extra
money for SSCA.
*October 13th there will be a
The cost is $3 per person, and $3 for skate rental if
needed. This event is for children Pre-K
through grade 6. All children should be
accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*In November, we are looking forward to Family Movie Nights,
and the big Christmas Craft Fair on the 22nd!
Crafters Needed!!
SSCA will be holding its second annual christmas craft fair
on Saturday, November 22, from
The cost to rent a table at the fair is $30.00. Reserve today, space is limited! Please
contact Rost Conroy at 781-297-3778 if you're interested in renting a craft
table, or would like to donate a craft to our school.
Sponsored by the SSCA Parent Fellowship Committee.