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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear CPA Community,
The transformational process at CPA begins with cultivating
a life-giving atmosphere. This atmosphere is the cornerstone
for the organizational culture that helps make our ministry
effective and gives students an environment in which to
thrive. Key elements within this atmosphere are pursuant
love, authentic relationships, and reciprocal trust. In regards
to our broader community, essential elements for a vibrant and flourishing culture
are trust, gratitude, and stewardship.
Tuition allocations, annual and bequeathed gifts, volunteerism, and prayer are
vital to the advancement and sustainability of CPA. Your willingness to continue
your investment reveals a level of trust that is truly sacred to us. The annual CPA
Report on Giving is a step towards all of you as a reinforcement of your trust and an
expression of gratitude to everyone who has invested in the mission and ministry
of our school. In addition, with this report we seek to provide transparent evidence
of the stewardship of your investment.
Recently, many of you read both our CPA Strategic Plan (a look forward) and
Purple & Gold (a look backward). These publications communicate the tangible
examples of the beliefs, mission, and philosophies foundational to our school.
Another true litmus test of foundational beliefs is organizational practice.
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CPA is committed to ensuring our philosophy informs our practice, and this can be
seen by how we acknowledge and thank our investors. As you read this report, you
will notice we do not indicate levels of giving — names are listed alphabetically.
This practice is unique in the independent school culture and receives occasional
question if the omission is a potential impediment to our development efforts;
however, our desire is to honor and thank each individual investment, without
rank or hierarchy. We offer gratitude to all without comparison.
So thank you, whether you gave one dollar or one million dollars, whether you
volunteered one hour or one hundred hours, whether you prayed driving to school,
or in a focused gathering — every investment matters in an education that prepares
students to influence the future of our contemporary world as salt and light for the
Kingdom of God.
We treasure your trust, we are committed to transparent stewardship, and we are
filled with gratitude for you.
Thank you.
Nathaniel H. Morrow
Head of School
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