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Boys' Soccer State Runners-Up
A hearty congrats to the 2016 District 4 champion PPAS boys' soccer team for winning second place in the TAPPS State playoffs! The Eagles blazed their way through the bi-district, regional, and semi-final matches, playing with heart and a strong team mentality. After earning a berth to the finals on October 13 at St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, the Eagles lost a hard-fought championship match against Dallas International, 3-2, on October 14. Every player and coach gave his all, and ended the season with no regrets.
PPAS players were selected at every position of the All-State Boys' Soccer Team, with 5 of our boys receiving All-State honors. Additionally, 15 Eagles were named to the All-District Teams; and our very own Coach Juan Plascencia was named District 4 Coach of the Year for the second year in a row.
With most of the team returning next season, hopes are high for further success. The entire Pan Am family celebrates the Eagles' hard work and dedication that resulted in their medal-winning season. Congratulations, players and coaches!
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Diversity Flourishes at International Banquet
PPAS' diversity and international community is a treasure worth celebrating. On September 30, students, staff, and for the first time our Board of Trustees, gathered for the annual International Banquet. "It is my favorite thing of the year," Junior Elualia Velasquez says. "I love the music, the dances, all of the country costumes, and, of course the food!"
Each year the banquet menu features delicious food from the cultures of our students. The recipes represent an important aspect of their home country or a meaningful family tradition. Our dining hall staff works with the students to prepare the food. This is a real treat for students who spend nine months out of the year at a boarding school and often miss out on their favorite home-cooked meals.
 Many students dressed in traditional clothing for the event and also shared special presentations about their home countries. This included singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments - all of which resulted in an amazing educational
experience for everyone in attendance.
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Calling All Pan Am Alumni...
One of the latest initiatives of our Board of Trustees is to re-launch the Presbyterian Pan American School Alumni Association in the near future. So, we need your help in ensuring that we have current contact information for as many PPAS alumni as possible.
If you haven't already done so, please
register here to update your information in our Alumni Directory. And, also help us spread the word to others by to your former classmates. This will allow us to connect with you as we roll out details regarding the Alumni Association.
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Christmas Joy Offering Video
PPAS' very own, Monika Ruiz (Class of 2015), is featured in this year's Christmas Joy Offering video recently published by the Presbyterian Church (USA).
We are so proud of Monika, and so grateful for the support our school receives each year from individuals and churches who support the Christmas Joy Offering.
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2016 Homecoming Festivities
Eagle spirit was on full display at the Homecoming Pep Rally held on Thursday, October 7. Athletes from volleyball, cross-country and boys' soccer were recognized, and the cheerleaders performed a dance and led the students in a spirit competition. The juniors received bragging rights (and a pizza party) for showing off their spirit.
The 2016 Homecoming Court was also announced during the pep rally. Congratulations go out to:
9th Grade Sweethearts
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Luis Chirinos & Allison Cabanzo
10th Grade Duke & Duchess
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Julio Galvan & Yebin Oh
11th Grade Prince & Princess
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Jesus Galvan & Grecia Juarez
12th Grade King & Queen
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Missael Lara & Sara Mendoza
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Sara Mendoza &
Missael Lara
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Homecoming activities continued with a volleyball game in the afternoon, followed by the senior blessing and bonfire in the evening.
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Student Ambassadors on the move...
Our Student Ambassadors spend time off campus on the weekend promoting  our school across the state. These are a few of their upcoming travel dates:
October 28-29 - Mission Presbytery Meeting - McAllen
October 30 - Mission Fair -Island Presbyterian Church
November 6
- Oak Hills Presbyterian Church, San Antonio (with choir)
November 13 - Mission Fair - First Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi
November 20
- First Presbyterian Church, Rockport
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Fall Festival
 Our annual Fall Festival was held on Friday, October 21. This event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for our student organizations, and is also a great opportunity to invite the local community to campus for an evening of family fun.
Students had a great time dressing up in costumes and working at the different booths. The festival included hay rides, a moon jump, a silent auction, various children's games, and lots of delicious food. A great time was had by all in attendance.
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Our 2016-2017 student body represents 11 countries and 4 continents. And collectively, our students speak 7 different languages! This diversity offers a unique learning experience for our students and helps us achieve our mission of educating and empowering young adults for leadership in the global community.
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