Hamilton Christian Academy
Volume 16 Issue 25
1415 8th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
February 26, 2015
(337) 439-1178 Phone / (337)433-1877 Fax
https://www.edline.net
www.hcawarriors.org
FROM DR. SHAWA:
It is a joy to be around your students and see the results of their hard work. In the classroom many are applying
themselves, and it shows in their accomplishments.
In the area of sports, our girl’s track team achieved a first in Louisiana. For the third year in a row they won the state
indoor track meet! Congratulations to our young ladies. They work hard to train and also to keep their grades up.
Our boy’s basketball team has reached the playoffs again the year after a very good district season. We will begin
the playoffs tomorrow night, playing Montgomery at 7 p.m. in our gym.
Over the years we have had many logos here at HCA. We would like for the Warrior Nation Family to help select the
one that we will use for the foreseeable future. We will ask students, teachers, staff, and parents to participate in
this selection. The selection process will take place next week (March 2-6) at the school. A computer lab will be set
up for this purpose. Parents may come during the day to vote. Please join in this process.
Blessed in Christ,
Ray Shawa, Jr.
FROM COACH SENSLEY:
Good day everyone,
We all come from different backgrounds. The common ground that we share is our love for Jesus Christ. Many
times in life we focus on things that separate rather than things that unite. It is simply a matter of embracing
diversity. We cannot allow Satan to come in and divide us because it is our responsibility to put him under our feet,
as the Bible says.
It is my prayer that the Hamilton family become a TEAM (Together Everybody Achieves More). We are not perfect,
but with the assistance of the Holy Spirit and the blood of Jesus, we can through Them reach perfection.
I love each and every one of my HCA Family, and I just wanted you all to know that. It is my prayer that we develop
such a strong relationship with each other that one cannot fall without the other lifting him up. The Bible tells us
“that love covers a multitude of sins.” May we all allow God’s love for us to be shared with everyone we come in
contact with.
Prayerfully,
Tim Sensley
COME TO CHAPEL:
PreK –
2nd
– Thursday – 8:15 – 8:45
3rd – 5th – Friday – 8:10 – 8:45
Middle and High – Thursday – 10:15 – 11:15
UPCOMING CHAPEL SPEAKERS:
MARCH:
5 – Jean-Paul Ostten
First Baptist Church
Beaumont
12 – Stewart Greathouse, M.D.
19 – Jacob Fontenot
2015 HCA Senior
26 – Glenn Ducharme
Reeves Bible Church
HCA CALENDAR
March 6 – Blood drive
11 – Spring Pictures (See below)
16–19 – Testing (grades 1-9)
If doctor, dental, etc. appointments are needed during this time, please ask that those visits
be scheduled after school. Test time missed cannot be made up and will adversely affect
your student’s test scores.
20 – Family Fun Day (1/2 day of school)
30 – April 2 – Spiritual Emphasis Week
April 2 – End of 5th Six-weeks
3-10 Easter and Spring Break
18 – HCA Auction on the Bayou 6:00 p.m.
MOMS-IN-TOUCH - Mondays at 8:00 a.m.
SPRING PICTURES
All students will take a picture. Proofs will be sent home for orders to be placed.
DRESS CODE: ALL: No jeans, shorts (except uniform shorts), t-shirts, or tank tops.
GIRLS: Nice, modest church dress, dress blouse with a dress skirt or dress slacks.
GUYS: Nice dress shirt and dress slacks or uniform pants.
Students improperly dressed will not take a picture, and a parent will be called to bring
a school uniform. If a student must leave to change, the absence will be unexcused per
Coach Sensley.
BLOOD DRIVE
HCA will have a Blood Drive on Friday, March 6, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Students 17 & over may donate; students that are 16
may donate with a parent's consent. The consent forms are in the office. If our school meets a certain quota for the school year,
one of our seniors will receive a $500 scholarship. Please invite your family members to support our blood drive!!!
FRIDAY SHIRTS
The only Friday shirts that may be worn at this time are the regular Friday shirt, Beta shirts, Balfour shirts for seniors,
Student Council shirts, new girls’ basketball shirts, and the auction shirt. Thanks for your cooperation!
THANK YOU!
Thank to Jo’s Party House for help with the lady warrior basketball team fundraiser. Also thank you to Sonic, Rotolo’s,
McDonalds, Chick-fil-A for food coupons for honor and banner roll students
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY
College Goal Sunday will be March 1, 2015, at Sowela Technical Community College in the Arts and
Humanities Building, first floor, Multi-Purpose Room. Purpose is to assist students and parents in filling
out the FAFSA. This is a free service. To register go to: www.osfa.la.gov/register.
COLLEGE FAIR
Seniors: On Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the Lake Charles Civic Center there will be a Scholarship
Seminar College Fair sponsored by Phillips 66.
Location: Buccaneer Room - 3rd Floor.
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
College Browsing session 11:00 - Noon
Financial Aid Information and Door Prizes
Associated Builders and Contractors Trade
Southern University
School
SOWELA Technical Community College
Grambling State University
UL-Lafayette
Louisiana Office of Student Financial
UL-Monroe
Assistance (LOSFA)
Unitech
Louisiana State University
US Army
Louisiana Tech
Xavier University
McNeese State University
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarship information available at: www.buickachievers.com.
Deadline for application to be in is February 27, 2015, 5:00 P.M. (E.S. time).
Scholarship offer for Seniors from "Tournament of the Stars": Deadline to enter is March 31,
2015. See Ms. Douglas for an application.
Scholarship offer for Seniors from "Versie Williams Memorial Scholarship." Deadline to enter
is March 18, 2015. See Ms. Douglas for an application.
ACT Reviews at McNeese State University
ACT Reading Review
Saturdays
Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Kerryl Lynne Henderson, M.A. A. B.D.
BBC Room 122
March 7, 14, 28
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Kimberly Jack, M. S.
Gayle Room 206
ACT Math Review
Saturdays
March 7, 14, 28
8:30 a.m. -Noon
Instructor: Shiv Kumar, M.S.
Drew Room 110
Cost: Three Reviews - $225.00
Single Courses:
ACT Math Review
$89.00
ACT Reading Review
$79.00
ACT Science Review
$79.00
ACT Science Review:
Saturdays
To Register: Call 337-475-5616 or FAX 337-4755172
FLAGS FOR SALE
Hamilton Christian yard flags are available for purchase! The price of $15 even includes the
pole! Flags can be purchased from the Front Office or in the Library.