The Patriot Press

CCA Motto: To share the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, preparing hearts and minds to impact the world for Him.

CCA Guiding Principles: We teach 1) Christian Principles and Character, through 2) Christ Centered Academic Excellence, while promoting 3) American Patriotism.

Welcome to the Patriot Press Newsletter. This weekly publication is created by the CCA High School Publication class; it will contain vital information for you as you navigate the 2024-25 CCA school year. If you would like something published in the newsletter, please email stownsend@clintonacademy.org and we will add it. Newsletters will go out every Monday.

If you have photos of field trips, club events, or class activities, please share those pictures with us so we can include them in this year's yearbook. Publication students are pictured left to right is: Jacob, Brooklyn, Maggie, Sophia, Lilly, Carissa, Kynlee, Allie & Miyah.

Nov. 25th

• No Clinton Technical School
• 2nd Grade Field Trip to Fantastic Caverns 8:15am-2:15pm

Nov. 26th

• No Clinton Technical School

Nov. 27th 28th & 29th

• No School for Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 4

• Midterms go home with students in 2nd-12th grades

Dec. 6

• Midterms should be signed by parents and returned to homeroom teacher
• Lumberjack Club Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-8am in the CCA Cafeteria; $3 cost

• In 1876: U.S army retaliated for the Little Bighorn defeat
• In 1950: "Storm of the century" hits eastern U.S
• In 1963: John F. Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery

This month's character trait at CCA is peace. We interviewed three CCA students and asked them what peace means to them. Kennedy, who is a senior, said peace means, “A state of tranquility, harmony and freedom from violence.” Nathan, from 10th grade, said peace means, ”Being calm and not worrying about anything because God is always in control.” Sophie, from 9th grade, said, ”Peace means that you are calm in whatever you do while being undisturbed, and the Lord gives you a quietness in your heart.” --Maggie

This week's devotion is from Grand Canyon University Weekly Devotional-Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, which is based on Bible verse: John 16:33, ESV, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Click on this link to read it over

https://www.gcu.edu/blog/spiritual-life/weekly-devotional-fruit-of-spirit-peace --Jacob

On Friday, November 22nd, the majority of the high school students went to SBU for the College Preparatory Championships. Students took two tests each from a selection of 10 tests. The first test was taken first thing in the morning and the second test was afterwards, around 11am. After testing, students ate lunch at the college cafeteria. The awards ceremony followed lunch. Several CCA students received medals for getting top scores on the tests they took. The Patriot Press will mention the top 4 in each category from CCA: Colten received 2nd in Biology, while Matthew received 3rd. Allie took 2nd in College Algebra & Miyah took 4th. Aric received 2nd in Computer Science. Mason received 2nd, David received 3rd and Oliver received 4th in English. Parker received 2nd in New Testament, while Clara received 4th. Aric was 1st and Parker was 4th in Old Testament. Kennedy received 4th in American Government. Colten took 1st, Maggie received 3rd and Kaylana placed 4th in Psychology. Whole school awards followed and CCA was awarded first place! All students who entered the College Preparatory Championships at SBU took college level tests, and to do this well, while just in high school, is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations! --Allie

On Friday, eighth grade opened chapel with pledges, singing and prayer. They also made, produced and presented a chapel video, which can be viewed at this link: https://youtu.be/l0mbG3Ihq1U?si=eRoNKqRHwlcm7Tum. Enjoy!

This week's survey says question is a big debate, especially during this time of year. Would you rather have mac and cheese or mashed potatoes as your side dish on Thanksgiving? Five classes, with a total of 58 students, were surveyed. Thirty-eight students said they would rather have mac and cheese, while twenty students said they would rather have mashed potatoes.

According to https://brooklynnw.macaronikid.com/, people in Missouri would rather have a charcuterie board on Thanksgiving. What do you think? --Miyah

Several high school band students, along with a couple of JH percussion band students played the National Anthem at the basketball home opener on November 18th. This is just one of the requirements for students to letter in band this year. Great job Patriots!

On Monday, November 17th, the CCA JH Patriots hosted their home opener against Applewood Christian School. JH won 45-8. The lead scorer from the first quarter was Kalynn, and the score was 16-0. The ending score in the second quarter was 28-2, and Mackenzie was the lead scorer. In the third quarter, Kalynn and Mackenzie continued to put points on the board, and the score was 35-6 heading into the 4th quarter. Everyone played so well, and the girls had a lot of steals and fast breaks throughout the game. Nice win Lady Patriots! –Miyah

On Monday, November 18th, Varsity boys basketball had their first home game of the season against Applewood Christian School. The first quarter offense and defense was evenly matched, and at the end of the quarter the Patriots found themselves up by one, 20-19. At the half, the Patriots had pulled ahead by 5, the score was 30-25. CCA began to pull away in the 3rd quarter and found themselves up 38-24 on the Mustangs; however, they put up a fight in the 4th and got within 6 of the Patriots. The final score was 46-40, CCA got the win. Raymond was the lead scorer for the Varsity boys. This young team has much to be proud of and played well on their first night of basketball. --Allie

On Monday, November 18th, the CCA varsity girls challenged the Applewood Lady Mustangs at the Patriots home opener. Clara made the first basket, which scored her 1000th varsity career point. The First quarter the Patriots were in the lead 14-6 with Audrey leading in rebounds and Clara leading in points with 8. In the Second quarter, the Patriots put up a strong offense and defense. The score at halftime was 30-17 Patriots. The third quarter ended with the Patriots still leading, 35-28. In the fourth quarter the Lady Mustangs fought back, but the Patriots continued to out rebound and score. The game ended with a 49-37 score, with the Patriots on top. Clara and Audrey led the Patriots in points and rebounds; however, it was a team effort by all the Lady Patriots. –Maggie

We can't forget the cutest cheer team around! CCA Cheerleaders were present for the first game to get us pumped up for the basketball season. Thank you Keri Huisman and Rebecca Fredrich for sponsoring cheer!

November 25

• JHB, VG, VB Away Basketball vs CPRS-Independence. Bus departs at 2:30pm; JHB at 4:30pm, VG at 5:30pm, VB at 7pm.

December 2

• JHG, VB, VG Away Basketball vs Bethel. Bus departs at 3:15pm; JHG at 4:30, VB at 5:30, JVG at 7:00.

December 3

• JHG, VB & VG Home Basketball vs. CPRS. JHG at 4:30, VB at 5:30, and VG at 7:00.

December 5

• VB Away Basketball at Training Center. Bus departs at 4:15pm. VB at 5pm.

December 6

• JVG, JHB, VG, VB Home Basketball vs. Christian Learning Center. JVG at 4:00, JHB at 5:00, VG at 6:00, and VB at 7:30.

December 7

• 5 & 6 Boy Basketball Shoot-out at Trinity Lutheran (Alma); Time TBD. No Bus.

• 5 & 6 Girl Basketball Tourney at Blue Ridge Christian; Time TBD. No Bus.

Happy Birthday to 1st grader, Cora, on November 27th. Asher from K4 will celebrate on December 4th and Senior, Liz, will celebrate on December 6th.

The StuCo publicity team: Allie, Colten and Hannah, created new spirit wear shirts for CCA. These shirts need to be ordered by December 5th. If you're looking for a great Christmas gift, any CCA student would love to get one of these, "hint, hint." Orders will be in before Christmas break; pick-up will be at C-squared; however, if needed, a StuCo member could pick-up the order and bring it to CCA before Christmas break...contact kmanning@clintonacademy.org. Click on the following link to order. *Also, these shirts are customizable, so there's several options for your Patriot! https://csquaredclinton.com/collections/cca-varsity-athletics

Hello CCA Families...

For the first time ever, CCA will enter a float in the Downtown Clinton Parade on Friday, November 29th. Mrs. Townsend will be the CCA Coordinator for the event. So far, the 7-12th grade concert band will be riding on a trailer and playing Christmas songs; however, all CCA is invited to participate.

The rules are: the trailer must be lighted with decorative lighting to be considered for judging and awards. If walking, a ratio of 1 adult per 5 children is requested if children are younger than 12. No Santa costumes, but Santa hats are okay to wear. The theme must be holiday: CCA students can wear jeans, ugly Christmas sweaters, Christmas sweatshirts, elf hats, Santa hats, jingle bells, etc. CCA would like some younger students to be dressed in Nativity costumes (CCA can provide 3 wisemen, 1 angel, 1 star, animals, 2 shepherds, Mary, Joseph & a baby doll for Jesus), so if your student is available and would like to participate, please let Mrs. Townsend know. Only walkers can pass out candy per city ordinance.

CCA will enter in Best Religious Category. Our school theme is Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Our trailer must be set up, decorated, and in place by 5pm at 209 E Jefferson St, Clinton on November 29th. Anyone who is willing to let us borrow lights and Christmas decor or who would like to help decorate the trailer, please contact Mrs. Townsend at 660-924-3581. Any student planning to walk or any concert band member who will ride on the trailer needs to be decorated with lights that you should provide (Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Amazon have options for battery powered lights, rope lights, etc). Glow sticks will also work great for anyone walking in the parade. Concert band students can wrap their stand and instrument with lights as long as it is playable!

If you have questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Townsend. Let's make our first ever entry for the Christmas Parade one to commemorate CCA's 25th year celebration. Thank you!

Do you love looking at Christmas lights? If so, here are the best displays locally, and within a 2 hour drive of Clinton.

• Windsor, MO: Christmas in the Park on November 30 - December 31, 2024. Free
• Drake Harbor in Warsaw, MO: November 22, 2024; Open on November 22; Free
• A Hallmark Christmas in Warsaw, MO: December 14, 2024; A parade, open house, and prizes!
• Branson, MO: Silver Dollar City: An Old Time Christmas with over 6.5 million lights going on now through January 4, 2025! $92 for one day, $112 for two days, $122 for three days!
• The Plaza lights in Kansas City Plaza! From November 28, 2024- January 12, 2025! The lighting ceremony will be on November 28 from 5-8 pm! Free
• Gravios Mills, MO Enchanted Village of lights display; Going on now through January 1, 2025!
• Branson, MO Let there be lights! Going on now through December 31! Cost is by carload- Up to 6 people- $30: 7 or more people- $45
• Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens (November 14-January 4) from 5-10pm. Advanced tickets must be purchased at https://powellgardens.org/festival-of-lights/
• Bagwell light display in Springfield, MO; Going on now until December 24 from 5-10:15; Free
• Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake will happen Nov. 27-Dec. 31 from 5:30-10pm; free
• Winter Magic in Kansas City starting at 6pm: Cost per carload, $20-40 depending on what day you go! --Carissa

PUMPKIN CAKE INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (*or see below for substitution)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
• optional: powdered sugar (to sprinkle on at the end!)

CREAM CHEESE FILLING INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (8 ounce) brick cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving an extra 1-inch of parchment sticking up on both 15-inch sides of the pan so that you can easily lift the cake out after baking. (If you’d like the parchment to stick to the bottom of the pan more easily, sprinkle a little bit of water on the pan and then press the parchment paper on top of it. You can also lightly mist the top of the parchment paper with cooking spray for easier cake release afterwards, although it’s not required.)
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large mixing bowl until combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar for 1 minute until thick. Add in the vanilla and pumpkin, and whisk until just combined. Fold in the flour mixture with a rubber spatula, and stir together until just combined.
• Spread the batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until top of cake springs back when touched. Carefully lift the parchment paper and cake out onto a flat (and heat-safe) surface. Then slowly, use your hands to roll the cake — rolling from the short end to the short end — until it is completely rolled up. Transfer the cake roll to a wire rack, and cool until it reaches room temperature.
• While the cake is cooling, make the cream cheese filling (see below).
• Once the cake has reached room temperature, transfer the cake roll to a flat surface, and carefully it until it is flat again (or mostly flat, it’s ok if the ends curl up a bit). Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over cake, leaving a 3/4-inch border on all sides. Then carefully re-roll the cake, gently peeling away the parchment paper as you roll until you can completely remove and discard it. Tightly wrap the pumpkin roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.
• Remove and unwrap the pumpkin roll and transfer it to your serving dish. Lightly dust the pumpkin roll on all sides with powdered sugar, if you would like. Then slice* and serve.
• If you have leftovers, just re-wrap the pumpkin roll in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.

TO MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE FILLING:

1. Whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth. If the filling is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it is too thick, add a half teaspoon or two of water. (You want a medium consistency so that the filling is easy to spread, but not too warm or thin that it will ooze out of the cake when you’re rolling it up.)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a once a month meeting for all upper school students. Jeff Adams leads both the High School & Junior High FCA groups at CCA. FCA provides all students and coaches the opportunity to reach their God-given potential by offering comprehensive athletic, spiritual and leadership training in a small group setting. Here are the dates for the November & December Meetings:

• Dec. 2nd...FCA Huddle for CCA/CHS/Home school at Coach Adams' house from 8-9pm
• Dec. 6th...JH FCA from 8:30-9am
• Dec. 13th...HS FCA from 8:30-9am
• Dec. 16th...FCA Huddle for CCA/CHS/Home school at Coach Adams' house from 8-9pm

On Friday, November 22nd, the CCA Patriots 4-H Club had their monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order in the cafeteria from 3:15-4:00. Roll Call was, "Would you rather have Ham or Turkey for your thanksgiving meal?" There were 50 members and 5 adults that attended this meeting. Club leader, Rosalyn Wisniewski, talked about upcoming dates. The program included Heidi Forman teaching members how to do sign language to the song Jesus loves me. As-well-as Club Leader, Sarah Kernohan, leading the club in how to make deviled eggs, a favorite Thanksgiving side. Lily Hardin adjourned the meeting and Mason Plumb 2nd the motion to adjourn. The next 4H meeting is December 13th from 3:15-4:15pm in the CCA Cafeteria.--Brooklyn

FBLA is the largest business Career and Technical Student organization in the world. Each year FBLA helps members prepare for careers in business and business-related fields through leadership development, academic competitions and educational programs. All high school students have the opportunity to participate in FBLA. CCA advisor is Tara Dull.

FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. CCA high school students at CCA have registered for competition. All students will have the opportunity to compete at the district competition in February at UCM. Each person that competes can only compete in 3 events. Two different types of events are available: Objective Assessments or tests and presentation. Each competitor can only compete in two presentation events. FBLA Officers this year are: Hannah-President, Colten-Vice President, Logan-Chaplain, Parker-Co Chaplain, Clara-Treasurer and Kennedy-Secretary.

*Money for FBLA competition was due on November 22nd.

Student Council is offered at CCA for 5th & 6th grades, Junior High and High School students. High School members are: Clara, Audrey, Kennedy, Colten, Hannah, Maggie, Emma, Carissa, Brooklyn & Allie. Junior High members are: Brynn, Kalynn, Kaitlyn, Micah, Caroline, Mayme & Carson.

The High School StuCo set the Winter Formal date. It will be December 14th and this is for high school students.

CCA's performing arts club is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Neal. It was first started in the 2023-24 school year and was a big hit among CCA students! Practices are on Mondays, from 3:15-4:30pm in the CCA Art Room. This club is open to any CCA student who would like to join. There is no cost.

Members are currently working on songs and their script for the Christmas concert. Did you know the Christmas program is Thursday, December 19th at 6pm in the CCA gym? Mark your calendars now! Students have been working hard on blacklight hand animations for the upcoming performance, and they can't wait for you to see the show! –Kynlee

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