Prattville Speech and Debate Keeps Winning Streak Going
The Prattville High School Speech and Debate Team has finished the first half of their season undefeated in overall competition . Having won Overall Sweeps at the St . James Tournament earlier in the fall , the team completed a trifecta by winning Overall Tournament Sweeps at both the Spain Park Hoover Swing Tournament as well as the Prattville High / Prattville Christian Christmas Classic . Individual champions from the Spain Park tournament are John Bergdolt , Lauren Chambliss , Hannah Edwards , Noah Kelley and Gentry Slay . Individual champions from the Prattville tournament are Clayton Donhauser , Hannah Edwards , Noah Kelley and Donovan York . In addition to winning Overall Sweeps at Spain Park and Prattville , the team also earned the Individual Events Champion trophies . The team will kick off 2017 by competing January 13-14 at the University of Alabama Hall of Fame Tournament . The Prattville team is coached by Katy Olienyk and Jordan Berry .
Evangel Middle School Scholars Recognized
On January 9 , 2017 , Evangel Christian Academy ’ s Middle School Scholars Bowl team competed with district schools and came out district champions , then went on to compete at State on January 24 at Huntingdon College . Team members are Arange Clemons , Jon Michael Clemons , Zahria Davis , Chelsea Trimble , and Christin Watson . These young people truly represent the hard work and effort that is needed to demonstrate excellence at such a high level .
Prattville Christian Academy Completes Student Center , Secondary Building Expansion
Prattville Christian Academy students officially moved into the school ’ s new student center and secondary building addition recently following the holiday break . The multi-room expansion enhances the student experience for all PCA students by providing additional classroom space as well as the following areas : state-of-the-art science labs that allow students to develop a curiosity for the world around them , a large multipurpose room which houses PCA ’ s Tanglewood Coffee House and will serve as a space for students to relax and refuel , a dedicated Bible department to assist in developing leaders that extend Christ ’ s love and empower them for His kingdom , and an expanded activity space which creates limitless opportunities for students to dream up adventures and recharge for a day of learning .
“ The new addition is a great blessing made possible by many donors who support our mission of preparing Christian leaders for life ,” said Ron Mitchell , PCA president . “ It provides much needed space for our student body which we anticipate to be more than 700 students next year . PCA ’ s growth is a testament to the God-honoring work that goes on each day .”
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