Congratulations to our BCA Science Fair winners. The top three projects in each grade are invited to the ACSI Regional Science Fair on April 13, 2012. If your child will be unable to attend the ACSI Regional Science Fair on April 13.
5th Grade:
1st place: Brandon Dalli
2nd place: Olivia Morgan
3rd place: Joshua Hilton
Honorable Mention: Hannah Wineinger
6th Grade:
1st place: Spencer Wyatt
2nd place: Grant Willis
3rd place: Averie Pence
Honorable Mention: Myles Plemmons
7th Grade:
1st place: Alec Tomlinson
2nd place: Jacob Dickinson
3rd place: Tanner Still
Honarable Mention: Austin Britt
8th Grade:
1st place: Michelle Gibson
2nd place: Brittany Norwood
3rd place: Joseph Schaefer
Honorable Mention: Jacob Parker
9th Grade:
1st place: Maggie Barth
2nd place: Micaela Bernius
3rd place: Canna Clendenin
Honorable Mention: Kathryn Cuyler
10th Grade:
1st place: Ben Morgan
2nd place: Christina Najjar
3rd place: Jessica Peavy
Honorable Mention: Karrie Parkin
Congratulations to BCA Debate Team for placing as semi-finalists in the GISA State Debate Tournament.
We are pleased to announce two of our eighth grade students, Aaron Gano and Jacob Ruhkamp, placed as semi-finalists and received speaker awards at the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) State Debate Tournament at Mercer University in Macon, GA.
The students were seeking to gain a learning experience from participating in the state tournament, but walked away placing in the top 4 debate teams in the state, losing only to the 1st place team during semi-final rounds. Additionally, Jacob won 4th place state Speaker Award and Aaron won 5th place state Speaker Award.
We are proud of these students and their efforts in academic competition. Way to go to BCA’s first Debate Team!
BCA Students Head to GISA States in Debate
We are pleased to announce two of our eighth grade students, Aaron Gano and Jacob Ruhkamp, have qualified for the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) State Tournament at Mercer University.
Even though Aaron and Jacob are classified as novices, since this is their first year debating; they will be competing against high school JV and Varsity teams. Public Forum, also called Crossfire Debate, is when two teams comprised of two students per team, debate controversial topics. According to the National Forensics League, “Public Forum tests skills in argumentation, cross-examination, and refutation.”
The topic they will be debating is Resolved: Direct popular vote should replace electoral vote in presidential elections. This couldn’t be a better topic, since we are in the midst of our primary elections.
Mrs. Saliba, the team’s coach/sponsor said, “I knew that Aaron and Jacob would be successful debaters; their work ethic, knowledge of current events, and speaking skills would prepare them for this competitive event.”
The team will compete in their first state-wide tournament this Saturday, January 14. We are proud of these students and look forward to an exciting weekend filled with unique opportunities only experienced in academic competition.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPELLING BEE CONTESTANTS!
The top four winners of each grade level will represent BCA in the Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Horizon Christian Academy in Cumming.
| 1st Grade: |
1st Place: Jordan Kennedy
2nd Place: Sarah Crook
3rd Place: May Anne Beach
4th Place: Kayden Bogenreider
Alternate: Emma Busboom
2nd Grade:
1st Place: Ryley Bray
2nd Place: Maddie Hockman
3rd Place: Jadyn Goddard
4th Pace: Blake Pence
Alternate: Olivia Burrage
3rd Grade:
1st Place: Andrea Schroeder
2nd Place: Rebekah Garrett
3rd Place: Alyssa Nolan
4th Place: Brady House
Alternate: Clancy Bourbeau
4th Grade:
1st Place: Eve Swann
2nd Place: Vivian Rivera
3rd Place: TIa Collins
4th Place: Lauren Cashin
Alternate: Sydney Bray
Congratulations to Bailie Sorah for passing the auditions for the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) District 13 Honor Band and making the 1st cut for the GMEA AllState Bands. Bailie will continue her audition for Allstate on January 7th. Please pray for Bailie as she prepares for the next level of auditions.
Mary Grace Gaddy, Stephanie Miller, Gillian Rivera, and Bailie Sorah also have been selected to attend the UGA Midfest this weekend. The UGA Midfest is a festival that invites students from Georgia middles school to come and prepare music under the direction of an outstanding and accomplished band director.
Please congratulate these students on their hard work and perseverance. This is a growing and enriching process in musical growth. God has truly blessed us with a wonderful gift of expression that touches souls for Him.
