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Notes Of Appreciation For Our Veterans

Veterans Day is a day used to honor U.S. men and women who served in the armed forces. Hoping to be able to show their appreciation for all those who served, middle school students in Kara Karnes' Geography class took out their scissors and pens and set to work making thank you cards. 

Karnes said, "I want my students to understand they can make a difference in this world God has given us by doing simple things that can be a blessing to others and impact their lives and the world in a positive way. Veterans Day is a great way to do this because there are Veterans all around us who we may not even know about."

After completion, the cards made their way to Veterans here at PCA and ECBC, as well as the Fisher House and VA Hospital downtown. 

When asked what making these cards meant to him, seventh-grader Sullivan Huempfner said, "my great grandfather, my grandfather, and my father are all Veterans and it's history for our family. We know what it's like to serve our country."

Alyssa Carper added, "[it's important] to show the Veterans we are there for them and their service is very important."

PCA loves our Veterans and we are grateful for Mrs. Karnes and this project helping to bring PCA's foundational mission of love, honor, and obey into action.

Chick-fil-A Leader Academy: The Big Thank You

Leadership comes in many forms, and for PCA, one program that is helping create future leaders is the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, a group of 15 students whose goal focuses on leadership insights: vision and values, servant leadership, teamwork, communication, innovation, and impact. 

Chick-fil-A Leader Academy members kicked off the year by adding some joy into the lives of our community's first responders by way of the "Big Thank You" project.

When asked what exactly a "Big Thank You" entailed, member SarahAnne Horne explained, "The Big Thank You project is a way to thank you to the first responders. Chick-fil-A Leader Academy members are sending thank you notes to first responders we know in the community or relatives thanking them for their amazing leadership and courage they show every day."

Students gathered at lunch to come up with a plan and went home to construct and mail their cards. They also wanted to make sure that National First Responders Day on October 28 was not forgotten. The group came together and made a thank you sign, placing it on the front lawn of the Fire Station close to PCA.

It is clear from these servant-hearted students that there is hope for the future leaders of tomorrow.