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October
CDA Collin County Chess Team Finishes 3rd in Team Tournament
Read MoreThe CDA Chess team just competed in their second team tournament of the 2024-2025 season this past Saturday. Our chess team for this tournament was led by Rhetoric student and Chess Club President Jedidiah Yeh, alongside Logic students Vera Lim, Braxton Hammett and Boston Collins. The CDA Chess team finished in 3rd place out of 8 teams. In addition, Boston Collins won a spirit award for his fantastic Skeleton Costume. Great job CDA Chess in winning the second team trophy of the year! -
CDA Collin County Cross Country Girls Team Places 2nd in TAPPS Meet
Our Cross-Country team made a big splash in its entry to the 4A division this season, with all the girls team placing 2nd overall at the TAPPS State Championship Meet.Read More -
Collin County Volleyball Team Serves Community
Read MoreThe high school volleyball team used part of their practice time yesterday to make blessing bags for the homeless. Players brought in things like waters, socks, applesauce, granola bars, Tuna packets, and more to put in the bags. They decorated the outside of each bag with an encouraging message and included a handwritten note in addition to a gospel tract. We're excited to hand these bags out to individuals we encounter in the community as well as distribute them through a nonprofit organization called Just Because, which distributes goods to the homeless in our city. -
CC Chess Tournament
Read MoreCongratulations to the CDA Chess Team for winning first place in the 10th Annual Red Apple Classic Chess Tournament held in Plano Saturday September 28th, 2024! Caleb Johnston won first place in the Novice Section with a perfect 4-0 scoresheet, and Vera Lim won 2nd Place with a record of 3-1. -
September
Grandparents Day "Crowns of Blessing"
Read MoreEvery year, our PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) puts together an incredible event that showcases one of the core values of CDA: Collaboration. That event is called Grandparents Day, in honor of the wonderful Grandparents who constantly serve not only their children, but their children's children. -
May
Collin County Track Team Places at TAPPS State Meet
On the Weekend of May 5th, the Collin County's track team participated in the TAPPS State Meet, where at least two students placed 1st in events.Read More
While overall, Coram Deo Collin County Campus boys team placed 3rd and girls placed 4th, we want to extend a congratulations to all of our State Qualifies, State Medalists and State Champions on their hard work and perseverance throughout the season. The entire team was blessed with great running weather throughout the weekend, as well as a slew of support from family and friends. -
Collin County Golf Team Takes 3rd in TAPPS 3A State Championship Tournament
In their inaugural visit to TAPPS 3A State Golf Championships with a full team, the CDA Lions Golf Team brought home 3rd Place! Matthew Langham finished 2nd Overall scoring +2 for the 36-hole tournament. Carson Brower and Noah Gustovich finished tied for 7th overall! Meaning CDA has 3 1st Team All-State Golfers with Matthew, Carson & Noah finishing in the top 10! The team was rounded out with solid performances by Josh Gustovich and Owen Dodson. Congratulations Lions on a great season!Read More -
April
Collin County Holds First 5th Grade Science Fair
Read MoreOn Thursday, April 18th the 5th grade held science fair at our gym. During the year, the students studied the lives and great discoveries of over 25 scientists of the Industrial Age. For the fair, they each chose a scientist to focus on. The students then created an experiment or a project to demonstrate their scientist's discovery. Students performed experiments, such as elephant toothpaste to demonstrate the use of a catalyst, filling balloons with various gasses to demonstrate Avogadro's Law, mixing light colors like Maxwell, and using a small Tesla coil with various objects. They demonstrated fermentation by making pickles, sourdough bread, ketchup and root beer. They made maglev train models, faraday cages, motors, circuits, and more. The students presented their projects to other students, parents, and teachers. We hope they carry a love for God's creation and a wonder at the complexities of our world throughout their years at CDA and beyond. -
Symphonic Band TPSMEA Concert
Read MoreLast Thursday, members of the CDA Collin County Symphonic Band attended the annual TPSMEA Concert and Sight Reading Contest at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas. The students performed 3 selections they'd been working on all semester, and afterwards they were given a brand new piece of music they had never before seen to sight read in front of the judges. The band performed amazingly both on stage and in sight reading and was awarded first division ratings from all three judges across the board for everything they played! This is the second year strong now in the CDA CC Band's history to earn Sweepstakes, or straight 1's, at this contest. Bravo on your hard work this year, band! -
March
CC Student, Aiden Bazzell, commits to High Point University for Soccer
Read MoreAiden Bazzell began playing soccer at the age of 4. When he was 8, he set himself a goal to be part of the Development Academy team when he was older. For the next 4 years, he remained dedicated to that goal, pushing himself to improve and grow and overcoming each obstacle as it was presented to him. When he was 12, he was selected as part of the U13 FC Dallas Development Academy team. Over the next few years, he won numerous accolades with the team; twice wining Liga MX Tournament (2019, 2020), Dallas Cup Champions (2021), MLS Next Texas Cup Champions (2022). -
Cheer Wraps Up Season in Showcase
The Collin County Cheerleading team wrapped up the end of their season in a memorable showcase to family, friends and peers.Read More
Coaches, Brittany Evans and Eryn Hall, both coordinated the Grammar School's elective Friday cheer class to start the show. These cheerleaders in training showed off their learned skills in a lively routine.
For both Varsity and Junior High teams, there were routines with popular music and incredible stunts from the cheerleaders.
For CDA, we know that God has given us as His children the abilities to jump and shout for joy, and these girls exemplify this well. -
Collin County Symphonic & Intermediate Band competes at TPSMEA Solo & Ensemble concert
Read MoreThis past weekend, members of the CDA Collin County Symphonic and Intermediate Bands competed at TPSMEA Solo & Ensemble competition. We had 13 soloists participating, and EACH performer made a superior rating, which is the highest rating possible. In addition, we had several soloists who performed class 1 (difficult level) literature advance to the State Solo and Ensemble Competition, which takes place May 25!Students advance to state when they make a superior rating on a class 1 solo that is on the (UIL) Prescribed Music List.
* denotes students advancing to stateThe following students received the highest score, Superior (1 rating):Brayden AxfordSeth Bell*Joseph Bell*MuAnna Chien*Henry ColbyRay KimAvery Meazell*Thomas Myslak*Giada Pangborn*Benjamin PruskiAbraham WatkinsonJasmine Yeh*Jedidiah Yeh*Congrats to ALL of our amazing soloists on their excellent work! Mrs. Clements is so proud of everyone who participated! -
Collin County Choir Solo & Ensemble Contest
Read MoreThis past Saturday, February 24, the following students participated in TPSMEA Solo & Ensemble Contest:Emma Jones, Julia Naizer, Sarah Mehta, Georgia Kiser, Patrick Teson, Tate Colby & Evan Meyer.All our CDA students made “excellent” (2) or “superior” (1) ratings on class 1 repertoire which is the most difficult level of music. All of these students sang in an ensemble that qualified to go to State Solo & Ensemble and soloists, Georgia Kiser & Julia Naizer, also qualified for State. -
February
CDA Band Performs at the North TPSMEA All Region Honor Band Clinic
Read MoreThe CDA band participated in the north TPSMEA All Region Honor Band clinic and concert this past weekend. Our CDA students performed well, were a blessing and a light to those at the event, and they rose to the top of the region band competition!At the TPSMEA All Region Honor Band clinic and concert, there were over 20 private schools, some of whom meet several times a week for band class. The CDA Collin County Band Program had 5 rhetoric students and 8 logic students audition and make the All Region Honor Bands. Among the highlights of the weekend, CDA band had 2 students make 1st chair in their section! Congratulations, CDA band students!!!Middle School All Region students: Joshua Chua (flute), Thomas Myslak (bassoon- 1st chair), Taylor Smith and Jessica Mullins (clarinet), MuAnna Chien (alto saxophone- 1st chair), Zachary Goh (trumpet), Brian Berggren (trombone) and Ray Kim (percussion)High School All Region students: Giada Pangborn and Jasmine Yeh (clarinet), Seth Bell (bass clarinet), Avery Meazell (trumpet) and Caleb Hsiao (euphonium)Mrs. Clements would like to extend special recognition to Brian Berggren of our Dallas Campus for being a part of the CDA CC Band and representing CDA Dallas so well! -
CDA Collin County Swim Team Runner Up in State Meet
Read MoreCollin County students came in second place at the TAPPS State Girls Division III Championship.Order of events:Meet opened with the 2024 Regional Swimmer of the Meet being awarded to Ava (And Jacob from CDA Dallas)The girls won and set a new State record in the 200 Medley relay! Dropping the old record set in 2020 from a 1:50.77 to a 1:48.61.Ava won the 200 IM with a time of 2:02.43 setting a new state record! The old record of 2:03.26 was set in 2016!Eloise is State Champion back to back events: 50 Free and 100 Fly.Ava is State Champion in the 500 Free.The girls drop the State record in the 200 Medley set in 2019 from a 1:44.17 to a 1:40.67.Rebekah swims back to back with no break and is State Champion in the 100 Back and 100 Breaststroke.Kena finishes 7th in the State and goes a best time in the 100 breaststroke.Daniel finishes 4th in the 50 free and goes a best time. He finished 5th in the 100 Fly.
We are so proud of our students who worked hard to compete. -
CDA Robotics Team
Read MoreCongratulations to the CDA Lions robotics team for advancing to the FIRST Tech Challenge regional tournament for the 5th year in a row. In the process of advancing the team scored the 10th highest score in all of Texas and the highest among the North Texas teams. Regionals is on Feb 24 with the winners advancing to the World Championships. -
"It's All Greek To Me!" - 2nd Grade Greek History Festival
Last week, our Collin County second grade classes participated in the annual Grammar School History Festival.Read More
Those second graders presented all about the Greek culture, art, sports, and philosophers.
The second graders work diligently all year to be ablet to make it to these fests that are put on as a showcase for parents and friends. They start by reciting a song they've been learning in class, but all of them have memorized the Nicene Creed by memory. This impressive feat for second graders accumulates the standard that CDA holds, as we also live by this Nicene Creed in and out of the classroom.
Next, these students recite their also memorized Greek alphabet! From A-Z or Alpha to Omega, these smart students showcased their studies in strides.
Each student also had a personal presentation on one of the forementioned categories, explaining the history, people, and giving examples behind all of them. For example, some female students did a presentation over Greek makeup and jewelry, describing where the Greek women would find and how they would make the ingredients for the makeup.
For some male students, they would give cunning and descriptive notes of the Olympic games or accounting the Greek Gods.
To hear these very intuitive second graders stand up on their own and speak clearly, owning their education that is presented, it is a privilege to see just where the University Model of CDA can take them!
Our teachers, parents and families have been well-involved in their process the whole year, and we want to thank all of them for their hard work also. -
CC Students Become Eagle Scouts
Read MoreCC Students, Brayden Axford, Luke & Patrick Teson, and Evan Meyer, have all recently become Eagle Scouts.This is a major accomplishment, as they have a huge impact on the community by being good and productive members of society. This helps train the mental muscle of perseverance and working hard to achieve whatever they put their minds to. For these students, the journey to become an Eagle Scout can take anywhere from 2 to 6/7 years, which means a fortitude and dedication by all.For these students who not only have a rigorous school schedule and, for some, athletics included, the time and attention put into reaching their goal of becoming Eagle Scouts truly shows their desire to make CDA's mission come to life as they are training to become ethical servant leaders in and out of the classroom.We are so proud of Brayden, Luke, Patrick and Evan for their high achievements. -
CC & FM All State Band
Read MoreThis past weekend, 14 members of the bands from both Flower Mound and CDA Collin County campuses participated in the TPSMEA All State Clinic and Concert weekend in Richardson. The concerts were held in McFarlin Performing Arts Center on the SMU campus.The students worked with guest clinician Amy Woody (University of North Texas Wind- Studies Department and Director of Athletic Bands). Our musicians spent dedicated hours in rehearsals benefiting from these world-class clinicians and learning music that they would then perform on the concert on Saturday. Outside the rehearsals and performance, students had fun fellowshipping with one another at Top Golf in Allen!Mrs. Bowen, Mr. Thacker, and Mrs. Clements are proud of their students for their tireless musical efforts, and humbled by the time and energy they spent this weekend auditioning, preparing, and performing such amazing repertoire. -
January
CC & FM All State Choir Clinic
Read MoreLast weekend, two choir students from Flower Mound and CDA Collin County campuses participated in the TPSMEA All-State Clinic and Concert weekend in Richardson. The All-State Choir Concert was performed at McFarlin Auditorium on the SMU campus on Saturday evening.The students worked with guest clinician and conductor Dr. José “Peppie” Calvar who is an associate professor and assistant director of choral activities at the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University. The choir had a marvelous time learning a varied repertoire of music and gleaning musical knowledge from this talented conductor. Outside of the rehearsals and performance, students had fun fellowshipping with one another over meals and bonding at Top Golf in Allen!Mrs. Westgate and Mrs. Kiser are proud of their students for their many hours of rehearsal, preparation, focus, and endurance that are all part of this All-State process. -
Collin County Basketball Senior Night
On Tuesday night, January 23rd, the Collin County Basketball teams celebrated Senior Night by recognizing three Senior players.Read More
During halftime, the families of our players came together to stand with their Senior, showing unity and support for all their accomplishments with the Basketball teams.
The ceremony began with honoring Senior Peyton Cheney, who played on the Girl's Varsity Basketball Team. Peyton walked out with her mother and father on each arm, along with her younger brother.
Next, came John Paul (JP) Dolle, a player for the Boy's Varsity Basketball Team. A point guard, JP walked out alongside his parents, giving mention to how he wanted to be "just like his own father" when he grows up.
And last but certainly not least, was Senior Christan Rogers. Christian also walked alongside his parents; his mom actually being a teacher here at the CC campus, recognized the powerful moment of her son being honored as a Senior.
The whole gym had a mood of celebration as the Seniors were honored for their dedication to the team as well as their hard work at CDA as a whole. -
Collin County Alumni Chapel
Read More“When you’re at CDA, most things have a set schedule. You don’t necessarily get to have options on when you do things, but in college, you get to choose.”“Because you typically have more free time, you get to decide whether or not you fill that time with community, classwork, or even self-care.”Making sure students fill that time wisely was a near-unanimous piece of advice that the alumni wanted to present to CDA’s high schoolers.In addition to time management, leadership training, and using time in college to grow yourself, the biggest takeaway was to appreciate how CDA created a strong foundation for their faith.“My world exploded after leaving CDA,” expressed one Alumnus, “whatever you have planned, be excited that the Lord might take it and toss it out of the window.” Another shared, “Being a part of CDA reaffirmed my faith and who I am, which made it easier to step into college where people have lots of different beliefs than me.”Hearing these wise and ethical servant leaders speak, everyone seemed to be entranced at their humble knowledge that was shared with the current class. The Collin County Campus feels honored to have hosted the esteemed panel, welcoming these past students back with open arms, and are thankful for their willingness to share and continue to contribute to the CDA community as a whole. -
Drama Performs William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
In December 2023, the Collin County Drama Department performed William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". A great feat for the department, this play brought with it incredible set design that transported one right into the scenery, as well as outstanding performances by the cast and crew.Read More
Led by Dean of Students, Mr. Armstrong, the Drama department spent hours rehearsing and creating a magical Shakespearian world. These incredible photos were taken by Emily Faux, Senior '24.
For CDA, these are the moments where the Classical and Collaborative nature of the school comes into full illumination. We are grateful for the hard work of these students, leaders, and parents who all were invested in making this show a success. -
All State Band
Read MoreLast month, students all over the state recorded auditions for the TPSMEA All State Band. Our CDA Collin Students did an amazing job! Congratulations to the following students from our campus who auditioned for and made the ALL STATE BAND!Giada Pangborn, clarinetCaleb Hsiao, euphoniumThese students will take part in the TPSMEA All- State Clinic and Concert next month. Mrs. Clements is so very proud of these musicians for their dedication to excellence!(Students participating in the TPSMEA All State Clinic and Concert, pictured from left to right: Giada Pangborn (band-clarinet), Georgia Kiser (choir-soprano), Caleb Hsiao (band-euphonium)
