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Table of Contents 6 From My Journal to Your Home 27 Cum Laude Society The CPA Magazine is an annual 8 Red, White, Blue, and Green 28 Forging Cultural Connections Through the Arts Communications. For more information By Gabriella Hamada ’18 10 What I Need: a WIN Win Learning in the Lower School Salt & Light for a World in Need 30 12 Joining the Generations Middle School ’40s Day 14 Saving Humanities Critical Skills in the Upper School 18 A Proven Difference Faculty Mentor Program 24 We’re Ready! Kindergarten Readiness at CPA 36 How CPA Athletics Have Impacted My Life about the Academy, visit cpalions.org. Please send address updates to cpacommunications@cpalions.org. By Carli Cone ’18 Editor / Betsy K. Sottek Recognitions Design Manager / Julie Wanca Upper School Awards 38 publication produced by the CPA Office of Alumni Updates 48 Births and Adoptions Content Manager / Stephanie Newton Design Assistant / Becca McVay Alumni Class Notes / Caroline Holt Photographers / Becca McVay, Craig Turner, John Wilkinson, CPA Yearbook Christ Presbyterian Academy is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for grades preschool through 12. The Academy provides transformational education through a Christian worldview and offers extensive programs to develop the diverse potential of each student. CPA is a ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Nashville, Tennessee.