be implementing a new leadership program in the high school this year, challenging students to become more Christ-like in all facets of life as they leave CAK and enter the world.

CAK High School Principal Donald Snider examined the high school curriculum approximately three years ago and realized that something was missing. Soon after, he attended a conference and sat in on a work-shop, “How to Build a Leadership Program

A-Z,” and immediately knew this was the an-swer.

“I presented the idea to the Board and they said, let’s put that in place,” Snider said.

It was all he needed to hear to take off running.

Over the last few years the High School Admin-istration and Staff have diligently researched leadership programs all across the country to learn about what works and figure out how it would best fit at CAK.

The CAK leadership team is excited about the new program, but also realize that it will take

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There’s an old adage, “A picture is worth 1,000 words.”

In Jamie Petrik’s junior leader-ship class, he is going to be testing that theory.

After a lengthy search to find a textbook for the new CAK lead-ership program that blends Christian principles with strong writing and solid leadership lessons, Petrik was excited to select Habitudes, by Tim El-more, founder and president of Growing Leaders.

In this book, Elmore uses images, like the iceberg, to demonstrate the qualities of a leader. Comparing leaders to an iceberg, he states that the 10% visible, or “above water,” represents your skills and gifts, while the 90% that is invisible, or “below the water,” is your character. Leaders must understand how true character supports, or detracts from, their skills and gifts.

As they work through the book, students will be challenged to wrestle with the various ideas and images presented, discovering truths about servant leadership.

Jesus Christ: Ultimate example of a servant leader

Focusing on Christ as the perfect model of a servant leader, the administration and faculty at Christian Academy of Knoxville is excited to

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CAK rolls out innovative high school leadership program

Stay tuned for more details and updated information about CAK’s

Leadership Program in the monthly “Leadership Corner!”

New Community Service Requirements

Freshmen - 10 hours on campusSophomores - 10 hours off campusJuniors - work on Capstone Project

Seniors (Class of 2012) - Capstone Project + 5 hours on Senior Trip

Seniors (Class of 2011) - Senior Trip

More info coming soon!

time, and some strategic tweaking, to imple-ment everything that they desire.

“All good curriculums get tweaked and this will be no different,” Snider said. “It’s a moving target; we know what we want to do but how we get there will change as we continue to shape this pro-gram.”

The first component, Cultural Issue Debates, started last fall. The second cultural issue debate will take place this fall on Racism.

“The purpose of the cultural issue debates is to have stu-dents listen carefully, think critically and biblically and respond respectfully,” Snider said.

This fall, under the leadership of Petrik, the Blue Crew was started and the concept of the Capstone Project was introduced to CAK’s current juniors.

“In the Capstone Project we’re going to take a look at the student’s spiritual gifts and interests and allow them to participate in a real-world experience utilizing those gifts,” Petrik said.

This experience will culminate during their senior year and will include finding a project focus, getting a mentor, researching to narrow the focus, implementing the actual project and delivering a professional presentation detailing

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A Look Ahead ... NovemberNovember 10 Veteran’s Day ProgramNovember 11 Veteran’s Day ParadeNovember 15 Staff Development November 15 Mid-term reports (4-12)November 22 HS and MS Band, Choir and Ensemble Concert (7 p.m.)November 23 Grandparents’ DayNovember 24-26 Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)

For a full calendar, please visit www.cakwarriors.com

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what has been accomplished and learned through the Capstone project.

Prove It To Me: Why thinking and speaking skills matter

One of the stories driving this model was that of Larry Taylor, Headmaster of the Prestonwood Christian Academy in Texas. Taylor told a story about one of his best students who went on to college and one day questioned a professor dur-

ing a lecture. The professor stopped the class and gave the student the chance to use the rest of the time to prove his point.

As the student got up to de-fend his case: he froze.

From that point on, Taylor determined that he would not have another student gradu-ate from his school without the ability to talk about the issues.

“That’s when it clicked,” Snider said. “What we desire to do with this whole curricu-

lum is get our students to take spiritual risks. Our goal is to think in ways that stretch their faith. With the capstone project, they are going to take on something that is way above their heads and if God doesn’t show up, it doesn’t get done. It’s going to be really exciting to watch.”

“What we desire to do with this whole curriculum is get our

students to take spiritual risks. Our goal is to think in ways

that stretch their faith. With the capstone project, they are going to take on something that is way

above their heads and if God doesn’t show up, it doesn’t get

done. It’s going to be really exciting to watch.”

- Donald Snider, HS Principal

Betsy Sparks’ AP Statistics class has a different look these days.

Instead of sitting down to notebooks and text-books spread out all over the desk, each student walks into class, opens his/her netbook computer and logs on to the class website.

Recognizing the advances in technology over the years, how “plugged in” high school students have become and how it could impact their future learn-ing, CAK is taking an innovative step to enhance the way teachers are using technology in the class-room.

“As a college-prep school, with the task of prepar-ing students to become 21st century learners, this addition will enable them to reach that goal,” CAK HS Principal Donald Snider said. “Many schools across the country are already using wireless lap-tops to enhance classroom teaching, and we want to give our students and teachers access to these valuable tools.”

Currently, Sparks’ class is the only one in the school that has wireless connection, enabling stu-dents to access the internet, follow online instruc-tion, participate in online discussions and more.

The goal is to use some of the funds raised from the annual CAK Warrior Shootout to start making the high school wireless this year, allowing for students to begin bringing laptops to school next year.

“A recent survey showed that roughly 50% of our students already have a laptop accessible to them, so we’re not that far off,” Snider said. “This is an af-fordable tool and the benefits will be far reaching.”

Turning to Technology in the classroomsIn fact, CAK’s Technology Director Adam Hotchkiss said that once the high school is wireless, any laptop with a wireless card would work. New laptops typically range from $299-$2000 and many manufacturers offer student discounts.

“Many parents are probably wondering why we are making this move,” said Hotchkiss. “We want to take a resource many students are already using at home and bring it to the classroom to enhance learning. By adding lap-tops, our students benefit by having course-work online, instant feedback on quizzes and tests, and a greater ability to individualize learning.”

Studies have shown that today’s youth is being socialized in a manner much different than past generations.

In fact, Marc Prensky, an internationally acclaimed speaker, writer, consultant and designer in the critical areas of education and learning, wrote a couple of articles on this very topic. Growing up around computers, cell phones, televisions and video games, Marc Prensky has begun calling today’s students “Digital Natives,” which by default makes ev-eryone else “Digital Immigrants.”

“The single biggest problem facing education today is that our Digital Immigrant instructors, who speak an outdated language, are strug-gling to teach a population that speaks an entirely new language,” writes Prensky.

This brings up the other big component in making this work at CAK: training the faculty.

“We are very conscious of continuing to train our faculty in the appropriate uses of technol-ogy in the classroom,” Snider said.

CAK Administrators and technology profes-sionals have been visiting other schools, learn-ing how they use laptops in their instruction and asking how it can work at CAK. Sparks and others have already begun training, which will become more intense in January, 2011.

“This has changed the way we’re thinking about learning,” Snider said. “Laptops are a tool to supplement what we already do in the classroom and we’re excited about where this is headed.”

Betsy Sparks’ AP Stats class proudly poses with their new laptops.

CAK Principals Rave About New Cafeteria

environment and atmosphere specifical-ly designed for the purpose of dining,” said David McFalls, Elementary Principal.

McFalls is also excited about the multi-use opportunities of the building such as the ability to “have elementary chapel services and other special meetings; provide a more appropriate and secure space to conduct before-care and after-care programs; in addition to running multiple lunches without having to uti-lize classroom space.”

One of the other major benefits is the ability to move away from all the fast food vendors and towards a K-12 nutri-tional food services program.

Debbie Moye and the other principals recently visited a local school that uses one of the national food services com-panies.

“I was amazed not only at the qual-ity and choices of food,” she said, “but also at how efficiently their kitchen and cafeteria functioned. CAK would truly benefit nutritionally and operationally from building the new cafeteria and hiring a food services company (like the one visited) to operate the facility and provide healthier choices to all of our

K-12 Food Services and Multi-Use Opportunities will be Major Upgrades to Campus

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students.”

HS Principal Donald Snider remarked that “the benefits of this building would be recognized on both ends of campus.”

The ES/MS end of campus will have their gym freed up, add a dining facility and multi-purpose building, and all three schools will benefit from the food services.

“To be able to offer my high school students daily choices from hot entrées and a fresh soup & salad bar, to a sandwich and pizza bar; plus drinks and desserts, all at an affordable price, that is a tremendous opportunity we want to take advantage of if at all possible.”

The proposed cafeteria (currently on display in all three school lobbies) has the three principals very excited about potential benefits to all the students on campus.

The most obvious benefit is to “provide the Elementary and Middle School students with an

Total Investment Need: $950,000Gifts may be made online at

www.cakwarriors.com/giving or by check (payable to CAK and designated to the ES/MS Cafeteria)

Project Completion Date: August 2011Note: Construction will begin when the total

investment amount is received.

For More Information: Please contact the CAK Development Office

(Located in the CAK Campus Center) 865-690-4721 Ext. 177.

School Board Committed to Building Cafeteria “Debt Free”

Plan to Dedicate Building in Honor of Jane Williams

“Being good stewards of all that God has en-trusted to us is very important to us as a board,” said CAK Board Chairman Dr. Kevin Cross. “With that in mind, the Board is com-mitted to giving approval to the construction of the cafeteria only when 100% of the money has been donated. We are allowing donors to make pledges, but those pledges will have to be paid prior to the board giving the green light for construction.”

The Board and Development Office are working diligently to secure the funds needed in order to begin the permitting and design process in January.

The school board also recently voted unanimously to dedicate the future building in honor of Mrs. Jane Williams, former CAK elementary school principal and current curriculum coordinator.

Although historically CAK has refrained from naming buildings on campus, the Board believes that dedicating this new cafeteria to Williams will bring honor and long-term recognition to a servant leader who has ministered on our campus for over 27 years.

“I cannot think of another person on our campus who has so deeply impacted literally hundreds of students and their parents over the years,” said Marty Duncan, vice-chairman of the board. “I fully endorse the board’s intention to honor Mrs. Williams in this way.”

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CastAlice: Jane Ann FonceaCheshire Cat: Emma Campbell,Liana Head, Riley PoeWhite Rabbit: Chloe RhodesTweedle Dee: Leah Campbell Tweedle Dum: Song DillonMathilda: McCall CurrentThe Flowers and Flower ChorusRose: Megan Stallings Petunia: Maggie MurchisonLily: Jaclyn Estes Violet: Mary Elise RhodesDaisy: Megan Morgan Flower Chorus: Ali Goodman,Madison Odum, Violet Mullins,Grace Slaughter, Annelise CarrollCaterpillar: Lindsey DentonMad Hatter: David VanderSteegMarch Hare: Mitchell KolinskyQueen of Hearts: Madeline Mixner Queen’s Assistant: Lauren EstesKing of Hearts: Logan McCormickDoor Knob: Abby WyattDodo Bird: Josh Current

Crew:Kayla Huskey Rachel Cromer Lexi Alberts Ashley ConnardLauren Joy Austin EatonAbby MansfieldAnna BowlesLexi Grubbs

ChorusMegan Bevil Hannah EngblomChristina Kill Alleyah GarciaMaggie Pierce Claire NicholsLeighton Porter

Olivia WilliamsMiranda Spitzer Morgan BorrelliBrooke VanderSteeg Cameron ParhamLindsey Meadows Madison Gardner

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of the 2010 Fall MS Musical -

the show was a great success!!!!

Class of 1990 - Celebrating 20 years!

Bienvenidos Karla, Karina, Juan Andres!When CAK junior Kaylah Cutshaw approached her mom Kelly about hosting a Guatamalen for-eign exchange student for a couple of months, Kelly admitted that she was a little intimidated.

“I didn’t know if we would be able to communicate with her. I was concerned she would dislike everything I cooked. What if she didn’t like our church? What if she didn’t like us?” Kelly Cutshaw said. “But God has a way of working all things out for His glory and that’s exactly what has hap-pened. Karina has been a wonderful blessing to our family.”

In addition to the Cutshaw family, who is hosting Karina this fall, the Row family is hosting Juan Andres and the Murphy family is hosting Karla. So far, all three families are loving the experience.

“How quickly we learned that when you ‘give,’ you defintiely get more in return,” said Tam-my Murphy. “Karla has been a blessing to our home. We no longer feel we “gave” a student from Guatemala a place to say, we feel like we have gained a new sister and daughter.”

The Row family reported that Juan Andres has fit right into their busy life. The students will be in Knoxville until December 10, giving each family plenty of time to continue to get getting to know each student.

“We look forward to sharing Thanksgiving with him,” Leslie Row said. “We also plan to travel the state to show him as much of our area as we can. Juan Andres is wonderful to be around and we are enjoying our time with him.”

Based on this experience, Murphy encourages everyone at CAK to get involved in the foreign exchange program.

“We Americans lead such hectic lives. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of our day to day activities and miss out on opportunities that present themselves,” she said. “We are so glad we slowed down this fall to make room in our home and hearts for Karla.”

2010 Alumni WeekendDuring the 2010 Alumni Weekend, the Class of 1990 gathered to celebrate its 20-year class reunion. The Class of 1990 holds a special place in the history of CAK because these students were the first to attend all the way from Kindergarten through Graduation.

While the class had students come and go during its time at CAK, six students were enrolled throughout the entire 13 years.

Julie French Jones, Danielle Culp Matthews, Marianne Voiles, Teresa Ritchie Shaffer, four of the original six students, were in attendance for Friday’s Alumni Dinner and Football Game. Along with other members of the Class of 1990, they were honored prior to the start of the football game.

Alumni Soccer Game

Visit www.cakwarriors.com/alumni for more photos of the soccer game and alumni weekend!

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(Top - Bottom) Row family with Juan Andres, Cutshaw Family with Karina and (L-R) Juan Andres, Karina,

Kaylah Cutshaw, Karla and Amanda Murphy before the 2010 Homecoming Dance.

Mission of Hope: Nov. 16 - Dec. 6Mrs. Shipley’s Pre-1st class will be collecting items for the Mission of Hope’s Christmas Campaign.

The Mission of Hope began in 1996 and works in con-junction with many local missions/ ministries and schools in rural Appalachia to provide hope to those who are in great need.

The collection barrel will be located in the elementary school lobby from November 16th- December 6th. You may donate new toys, clothing, shoes, books ,non-per-ishable food, and hygiene items.

The Mission of Hope’s volunteers will deliver the items to thousands of children and families in Southeast Ken-tucky and Northeast Tennessee.

Library NewsHave you ever wondered if the CAK Library had a book that your child needed (or wanted to read)? Now you can check for yourself from home. The CAK Library Catalog is now available via the Internet and can be found at this link : http://12.1.40.1/opac/caklib/ . The catalog includes books from all three schools. As the year goes on, we will be adding more links and information on the main page. If you have any questions about the catalog or books available in the CAK Library, please contact one of the librarians. We are happy to help!

On November 20, 2010, CAK Libraries will hold a book fair at Barnes & Noble, 8029 Kingston Pike. A percentage of the sales from purchases made in the store (or online) that day will be given back to CAK Libraries. This will be a great way to stock up on Christmas presents and support a vital department of CAK. Vouchers with the book fair ID number will be available soon.

- submitted by Diana Holden, CAK Library Director

Elementary Health CouncilThe CAK Elementary Health Council is busy making our elementary school a healthier place.

First, the council offers a delicious salad bar option each Friday. It is a great accompaniment for pizza. The salad bar has fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits and students can choose what they want in their salad. Check the monthly lunch form to order the salad bar.

Next, the Health Council is looking for more parents that are interested in creating a healthier school lunch for our students, as well as being involved in many other activ-ites and programs for the school. For more information and ways in which you can help, contact Susan Lawson (sglawson@comcast.net) or Susie Wyatt (swyatt@nxs.net).

The Ultimate Pillow FightBack Yard Burgers sponsored a cre-ative and fun way for CAK and Alcoa to combine high school football competition with helping others in need. CAK and Alcoa collected pillows to benefit the Knox Area Res-cue Ministries (KARM) during the three days leading up to the CAK vs. Alcoa football game on Oct. 28.

Combined, CAK and Alcoa collected over 600 pillows. Each school received a $500 scholarship check for par-ticipating. CAK was announced winner of the “Ultimate Pillow Fight” for collecting the most pillows and was awarded an additional $500 scholarship for a total of $1,000.

Both schools agreed to donate their scholarship money to KARM.

DynaCal - Practice SchedulesDue to the enormous amount of changes that occur on a daily basis during basketball season and the number of teams using our facility, practice schedules for the

2010-11 winter season are posted as a PDF spreadsheet at www.cakwarriors.com.

This spreadsheet will be refreshed daily as changes occur so be sure to check it frequently!

Notification of changes should come through your coach.

Congratulations to all Fall Sports Teams for a successful season! Let’s celebrate some of their

many accomplishments:Girls Soccer:

District Champs, Regional Champs, Sectional Champs (headed to states)

Girls Golf: District Champs, Regional Champs, Sophia Schubert

individual State ChampBoys Golf:

District Champs, Regional Champs, State ChampsVolleyball:

District Champs, Regional ChampsBoys Cross Country:

Regional Runner-up (headed to states)Girls Cross Country:

Regional Champ (headed to states)Football:

District Runner-up

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CAK’S 2010 GRANDPARENTS DAY Invite your grandparents, or someone special, to CAK to share your day!

Grandparents are special people! On November 23, CAK will celebrate grandparents with a special

program in the Campus Center. Please invite your grandparents to join you at school on this day.

Parents, aunts, uncles, and other mentors are welcome to attend, as well, especially if your grandparents are no longer living or not able

to attend. Here’s what to tell your guest when you invite him/her:

•Who? CAK students, faculty, families, grandparents, and other mentors • What? A special program by our Pre-K and Elementary students, also featuring performances by the Middle School Singers and the High School Ensemble. Guests are welcome to tour their student’s school after the program. • When? Tuesday, November 23, 2010 (1:00-2:00 pm) • Where? CAK’s Campus Center Gym; Handicap accessible

Questions? Please contact Karen Tucker at (865) 690-4721, ext. 143 or Ktucker@cakmail.org. No RSVP necessary