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PCA Eagles Are Thankful To Be Back In School!

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After 5 months of silence, the halls of PCA are once again filled with the laughter and chatter of PCA students and staff. With masks on and "smiling eyes", students and staff have taken their temporary new normal in stride, matching masks to their uniforms and outfits, staying the standard distance apart, and overall being thankful for the opportunity to be back in the halls. 

Third grade teacher, Mrs. Andrews said, "I have never been so happy to be back at school! The mask is definitely worth it, and my students have done an amazing job!" 

While Upper School English teacher Vicki Blackstone said, "One of the most patriotic things we, teachers and students, can do is return to school. We might be Eagles, but right now, we are also patriots!" 

Students are just as excited about being back in person. Third grader, Hunter Tisdale said, "the best part about being back is being with my friends and not having to do virtual learning!" 

 When asked how she felt about starting her senior year in a mask, senior Fei Fleury said, "Starting the school year has been very different and I had mixed feelings about coming in. I was both excited and nervous trying to do school in masks and being extra cautious with germs, but I am very happy to be back in person! To be able to see all my friends and teachers has been the best part and I can't wait to see how this school year is going to play out!"

Whether it's from home via virtual learning or in physical seats, it is nice to have the PCA Eagles back in the nest.

 

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Class of 2020 Commencement

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What a joy to celebrate the Class of 2020 with an in-person, although physically distanced, graduation ceremony.  Despite being in the midst of a pandemic, PCA was able to pull together as a community to provide a graduation ceremony to remember. 

The celebrations began on June 11, where students and select staff members met in the sanctuary for graduation rehearsal followed by a “tailgate” lunch where seniors grabbed a lunch to-go and headed into the parking lot to eat together as seniors for one final time.

The next day, prior to the ceremony, graduates were given several fun surprises such as monogrammed duffle bags, an insulated alumni etched cup, and a personalized cookie bouquet. While the graduates enjoyed their presents, their families took their lottery drawn seats in the ECBC sanctuary, marking the first time a PCA graduation ceremony has taken place in the sanctuary.  Seating was limited to only students and their immediate families which capped at six guests including the graduate. The graduates themselves spaced several feet apart while the school administrators, ECBC pastor, and PCA board member on stage wore masks, and handed diplomas to the graduates in a contactless manner. 

The ceremony consisted of inspiring and moving speeches made by Valedictorian, Jerry Biggerstaff and Salutatorian, Anne Gregory Horton, and  previously recorded teachers and staff messages of praise and encouragement for each of the graduating seniors.

Although a little different this year, families were grateful for the opportunity to have a live graduation ceremony and end the year with a spirit of fellowship and love.

We wish our graduated seniors all the best in their future endeavours and we hope to welcome them back soon at one of our alumni events.

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