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PCA Student Makes Verbal Commitment To D1 School

Congratulations to senior Ava Romfo who has verbally committed to UNCG to play Women's Golf. UNCG is an NCAA Division 1 school playing in the southern conference. The campus has approximately 18,000 students.  

"I really believe this is an incredible opportunity for me to grow both in golf and in academics," says Ava.  "UNCG is finishing up a new nursing building that will be done in the spring, which is what I am thinking about studying. The opportunity seemed provide the things I needed in a school and team, and I am so excited to see what the future holds for me at UNCG."

While Ava has spent years training and perfecting her game, she says the offer developed rather quickly earlier this month. The UNCG Women's Golf coach texted her a few weeks ago as Ava was traveling home from a golf tournament. The two talked later that night and at the end of the conversation, she was offered a spot on the team. Due to COVID, the school was not offering personal tours, but Ava traveled to Greensboro to visit the campus on her own, and accepted the offer! 

Lower School Students Adopt Seniors

The concept is simple, each lower school class adopts one-to-three seniors to support throughout the year. Giving them their favorite treats, writing them cards with words of encouragement, and most importantly, praying over them as they navigate their final year at PCA. 

Heading up the program is Lower School music teacher, Pam Hall, who wanted to do something special for the PCA seniors. "...we just want to cover them in prayer and support them this year," Hall explained.

Second-grade teacher, Jessica Hanzsche said, "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to get to know Alex [Stephens] this year- to get to know him as a student, as a person and as a role model for our class. The kiddos are most excited about getting to know their buddy, learning about him, connecting with him, seeing him, cheering him on, and having that special connection with someone in the upper school. They ask about him almost every single day and pray for him each morning."

Second-grader, Lia Bowers said, "I feel happy and I like [him] because [Alex] has good manners and I am happy to see him!" 

The seniors are just as excited as their new lower school friends. "I absolutely loved the idea of having an elementary school class adopt us," said Senior, Ellaree Estes, who along with Gabi Noce was adopted by Mrs. Adkins 3rd grade class, "and it was even better when I found out I had Mrs. Adkins [my teacher] in 4th grade! Her class is so awesome and so sweet. I can't wait to spend time with them this year!"     

Kendall Chakeris also enjoyed being able to go and revisit his past teacher. "Ms. Hyman has known me for a really long time so it was cool that her class adopted me. The kids were totally sweet  [and this program] gives us a way to shepherd to the younger kids."

We can't wait to follow our seniors throughout the  year as they are showered with love by their lower school friends.