This posting isn’t really about the House System, but rather it is about the amazing opportunities our CCS seniors have ahead of them.  Plus, I know this class of seniors pretty well, and they are not the types to boast or brag on their accomplishments.  So I thought I might “toot their horn” a bit (without using any particular names) to let you know their latest status on college acceptances and scholarship offerings.

So far the 12 CCS seniors have been accepted to the following universities:
1.    Anderson University – in SC
2.    Appalachian State University – in NC
3.    Belmont University (Honors College) – in TN
4.    Berry College – in GA
5.    Case Western Reserve University – in OH
6.    College of Charleston (Honors College) – in SC
7.    Digi Pen Institute of Technology – in WA
8.    Gardner-Webb College – in NC
9.    High Point University – in NC
10. Hillsdale College – in MI
11. Iowa State University – in IA
12. John Brown University – in AR
13. Lee University – in TN
14. Liberty University – in VA
15. Lipscomb University – in TN
16. NC State – in NC
17. Palm Beach Atlantic University – in FL 
18. Patrick Henry College – in VA
19. Regent’s University in London 
20. Samford University – in AL
21. Seton Hall University – in MD
22. Taylor University – in IN
23. University of South Carolina (Honors College) 
24. UNC – Chapel Hill
25. UNC – Charlotte
26. UNC – Wilmington
27. University of Minnesota
28. Western Carolina University
29. Wofford College – in SC 
 
Still waiting to hear back from the following colleges in March:
1.    Belhaven University
2.    Boston University
3.    Cornell University
4.    Davidson College
5.    Emerson College
6.    MIT
7.    Notre Dame University
8.    Regent University
9.    Stanford University
10. The University of the Arts
11. Vanderbilt University
12. Washington University in St. Louis
13. Yale University
 
On average, each senior applied to a total of 5-6 colleges.  The combined scholarship monies awarded so far is: $1,296,000 (That is the sum from 9 of the 12 students and many are still waiting on additional scholarship offers after interviews, essays, etc. to arrive in March and April.)

I believe only 2 of the 12 have actually made a final decision on which of the options is going to be his/her new home in the Fall, and so there is a lot of excitement and decisions ahead for a majority of the senior class.  I know they all would covet your prayers for discernment and wisdom on the decisions ahead.

Lastly, save the date of Saturday, May 20th at 2pm to come watch the seniors graduate.  We would love to have the whole school turn out to recognize and celebrate this significant milestone in the lives of our seniors. Bring your grammar and logic school aged children so that they can see the goal (and the fruit) they’re working toward!

Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member acted in SERVICE to his teacher by offering to take out the classroom trash.
• Two Members displayed ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by offering excellent participation in Mr. Leland’s classroom discussions.
• Four Members modeled DILIGENCE and DEDICATION by learning their lines quickly and investing in the upper school theater program.
• Four Members acted with CHIVALRY and KINDNESS by offering to open and hold the door for others before themselves.
• Four Members demonstrated a heart of SERVICE when they reached out to offer help to their teachers and school staff.
• Two Members acted with HELPFULNESS by serving Mrs. Quillen with laminating game pieces and looking up scriptures about Love.
• One Member was chosen as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist for her consistent LEADERSHIP, ACCOMPLISHMENT, and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member displayed ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by offering excellent participation in Mr. Leland’s classroom discussions.
• One Member was commended by a CCS parent for his EXCELLENT SERVICE with the grammar school children during morning drop off; opening car doors and assisting little ones with their bags.
• One Member acted with THOUGHTFULNESS by helping helping her teacher clean the classroom tables.
• One Member acted with CHIVALRY and KINDNESS by offering to open and hold the door for others before themselves.
• One Member demonstrated a heart of SERVICE when he reached out to offer help to Mr. Wilmoth.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member acted in SERVICE to his teacher by offering to take out the classroom trash.
• Three Members displayed ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by offering excellent participation in Mr. Leland’s classroom discussions.
• One Member was recognized by Mr. Leland for her THANKFUL and RESPECTFUL attitude toward her teacher.
• One Member was commended by a CCS parent for his EXCELLENT SERVICE with the grammar school children during morning drop off; opening car doors and assisting little ones with their bags.
• One Member on the varsity girls basketball team acted with GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP to the other team, and with LEADERSHIP on the court.
• Two Members demonstrated THOUGHTFULNESS and KINDNESS to Miss Leland by staying after the House meeting to clean up the card-making scraps.
• Two Members acted in SERVICE to Mrs. Quillen by offering to take out the classroom trash.
•  One Member demonstrated a heart of SERVICE when she reached out to offer help to Miss Leland in the Art room.
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Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member demonstrated DILIGENCE and FORTITUDE as he represented CCS at the county spelling bee and won First Place.
• One Member acted with KINDNESS and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in studying with and helping classmate learn a recitation.
• One Member offered her SERVICE by working diligently on Warrior Grams.
• Three Members were reported by guests as being WARM and WELCOMING as they served each visitor with KINDNESS and HOSPITALITY.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member displayed CHIVALRY by holding the door for a teacher.
• One Member demonstrated INITIATIVE and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by being engaged and volunteering in Algebra class.
• Six Members were reported by guests as being WARM and WELCOMING as they served each visitor with KINDNESS and HOSPITALITY.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member consistently exemplifies DILIGENCE and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish class.
• One Member was reported by guests as being WARM and WELCOMING as they served each visitor with KINDNESS and HOSPITALITY.
• One Member acted with THOUGHTFULNESS and COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS by bringing in a bag of candy for the community candy bowl in the Science room.
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The 3rd Quarter began with Spirit Week losing one day due to the Snow Day…  But the Warrior spirit heated things up by the end of the week!
Spirit Dress Points: Audacia 140pts, Fides 126pts, Sapientia 152 pts

House Meeting ‘Merica Challenge – During the first House Meeting of the quarter, the Houses celebrated America by competing in an apple pie eating contest and a race to wrap their advisor in the colors of the flag. (CCS has the BEST teachers!  Always willing to participate in these crazy games! THANK YOU!)

Initially Fides had a strong lead, but then the creative spinning movement of Sapientia’s advisor, Mr. Morton, helped Sapientia bring home the win!
1st Place – Sapientia (15pts), 2nd Place – Fides (10pts), 3rd Place – Audacia (5pts)

Spirit Week concluded with Homecoming games and students, teachers, and alums came out in full force to cheer on their Warriors!
Game attendance points: Audacia 45pts, Fides 48pts, Sapientia 57pts

Speaking of the basketball games, the CCS concession stand has been “manned” by many wonderful CCS!  THANK YOU for giving so much of your time to support Warrior Athletics!  The generosity of your time was rewarded with House points.
Audacia 71pts, Fides 98.5 pts, Sapientia 62 pts

The Warrior Spirit continued to be on display this month at the Chick-fil-a Spirit Night!

Audacia 14pts, Fides 8pts, Sapientia 6pts

On January 16th – MLK Jr. Day – several CCS students participated in another School Service Day.

The students removed debris outside, re-organized the paint shed, and cleaned out (as well as took inventory and reorganized) all the storage under the stage. Thank you!
Audacia 46pts, Fides 81pts, Sapientia 45pts

** Just a reminder ** House Audacia is continuing to collect grocery bags this quarter and the next.  Please continue to bring them in to Mrs. Quillen’s classroom in support of Cooperative Christian Ministries Crisis Center in Concord.  (10pts).

CCS hosted the Cabarrus County Independent Schools Spelling Bee on the afternoon of Jan. 19th in our library. CCS students Parker Rose, Hannah Gromis, and Ava Justice competed against students from Cannon School. CONGRATULATIONS TO House Audacia’s Parker Rose, who took first place, and scored 20pts for your House.  And Well Done to Ava, who placed second, and Hannah, who placed third! Parker will advance to the Charlotte Regional Spelling Bee for the second year in a row. Way to go, spellers!

House Sapientia was awarded leadership points for creating, coordinating, and selling new pullovers with their House logo on it…and offering to do the same for the other houses!  See Ashley Nault if you are interested in purchasing one.  They look great! (5pts)

Current Standings:

        587pts          490pts             482pts

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Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member displayed LEADERSHIP and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by volunteering and doing a great job with leading the class through physics problems.
  
• One Member is amazingly HELPFUL to Mrs. Lewis and offers all kinds of SERVICE during after school care and clean up.
• One Member acted with COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS and SERVICE by offering to set up tables in the gym for the Open House.
• Two Members offered their SERVICE to their teachers by carrying books to and from the classroom and gym for the Open House.
• One Member demonstrated SERVICE by sweeping the gym floor for the girls Varsity Basketball practice.
• One Member models ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE with consistent, deep engagement in class reading and discussions in Mr. Leland’s class.
• Three Members acted with CHIVALRY and KINDNESS by opening and holding the door for teachers and fellow students.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members acted with COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS and SERVICE by offering to set up tables in the gym for the Open House.
• One Member exuded COMPASSION to a fellow classmate who was having a particularly difficult day.
• One Member displayed LEADERSHIP and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by volunteering and doing a great job with leading the class through physics problems.
• One Member offered their SERVICE to their teacher by carrying books to and from the classroom and gym for the Open House.
• Three Members acted with CHIVALRY and KINDNESS by opening and holding the door for a teacher.
• Four Members acted with COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS and SERVICE by cleaning the girls locker area and hallway, helping to make it look its best for Open House.
• Two Members displayed INITIATIVE and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by volunteering to perform a recitation for the guests at Open House.
• One Member offered his SERVICE to the girls basketball team by lowering the basketball goal for their practice.
• One Member offered her SERVICE to the girls basketball team by volunteering to play the music for their game.
• One Member models ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE with consistent, deep engagement in class reading and discussions in Mr. Leland’s class.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members  offered their SERVICE to their teachers by carrying books to and from the classroom and gym for the Open House.
• One Member acted with CHIVALRY and KINDNESS by opening and holding the door for a teacher.
• One Member offered her SERVICE to the Middle School girls basketball team by running the clock to keep score for their game.
• Four Members  model ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE with consistent, deep engagement in class readings and discussions in Mr. Leland’s class.
• One Member kindly offered her SERVICE and HELPFULNESS to a teacher who needed help with morning door duty.
• One Member displayed SERVICE and HELPFULNESS to Mrs. Quillen by taking out the classroom trash.
• Two Members acted with COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS and SERVICE by offering to set up tables in the gym for the Open House.
• One Member kindly offered her SERVICE to Mrs.Thigpen by bringing needed trash bags to classroom.
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