1 Board of Trust
2 From the Head of School
4 Inspired Innovation
8 Design Lab
9 Forensics and Faith / The Collaborative
10 Global Connections
11 Forging Forward
12 A Teen Perspective on Social Media
14 Celebrations
16 College Acceptances
17 Class of 2017 Matriculation
18 The Perfect Fit
19 Recognitions
20 Arts
22 Athletics
24 Parent Connect
25 Alumni Updates
40 Academy Happenings
Purple&Gold
Our colors are the
most significant
identifiers of CPA.
Purple and gold were established as the
official school colors at the Academy’s
founding in 1985.
Purple is the color of royalty.
It was one of the most precious of the
ancient dyes and the color of royal
robes, including the one placed on Jesus
before His crucifixion.
Our purple represents Christ’s royalty.
Christ, who became a servant in full
humility, lived a life of sacrifice and
submission to His Father’s will.
Gold is a metal
of great value.
In scriptures, it was used extensively
to represent the presence of God. Gold
reminds us of our great value as the
pinnacle of God’s creation. Through the
flame of refinement, God is making us a
purer and truer version of ourselves.
On the cover: The Lion is the school mascot. The Lion represents Christ,
the Lion of Judah, who is the centerpiece of all life and love. [ CPA101 ]
The CPA Magazine is an annual publication produced by the CPA Office of Communications.
For more information about the Academy, visit cpalions.org.
Please send address updates to [email protected]. Christ Presbyterian Academy is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory
Editor / Betsy K. Sottek, Director of Communications
Design and Production / Julie Wanca
Communications Staff / Stephanie Newton, Rebecca McVay, Elizabeth Mockmore, Craig Turner
Alumni Updates / Caroline Holt, Director of Alumni education through a Christian worldview and offers extensive programs to develop
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school for grades preschool through 12. The Academy provides transformational
the diverse potential of each student. CPA is a ministry of Christ Presbyterian
Church (PCA) in Nashville, Tennessee.