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Contents / 2024-25
2 Then, Now, and Always Nate Morrow, Head of School
4 The Three-Legged Stool of Home-Church-School Kevin Howard, Board of Trustees Chair
6 A Biblically Faithful and Highly Effective Education Dr. Brandon Barkley, Associate Head of School – Education
10 Student Journalism at CPA Upper School A Lasting Legacy
14 A New Chapter for CPA Upper School Bryant Gunter, Head of Upper School
16 Matilda, Jr. Resilience Meets Kindness
20 The Power and Joy of the Library A Commentary on Cross-Campus Literacy
22 The Butterfly Effect CPA Preschool Experiencing God’ s Intricate Design
24 Flipping the Script Backlight Productions partners with CPA Arts Jake Speck, Artistic Director
28 Truer: A Strategic Plan for 2030 CPA Leadership
30 Sustaining the Mission and Vision of CPA John Patton, Associate Head of School-Advancement
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Editor / Stephanie Newton, Director of Communications Design / Julie Wanca, Graphic Designer Contributors / Iggy Andrews-Zachry & Kelly Walsh, Office of Communications Photography / Graham Dodd, John Wilkinson III Alumni Class Notes / Caroline Holt, Director of Alumni & Special Events
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