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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 [email protected]. 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.