The end of this historic school year is coming quickly. Our seniors had their last chapel today, and the panelist encouraged and uplifted all of us. The senior parade at the Lower School, a tradition at PCA, was back again this year as high-five, cheers, and excitement abounded across campus. We are so proud of you, PCA Class of 2021! Graduation celebrations have officially begun!

Our 8th grade class (PCA Class of 2025) also led an all Lower School chapel today. 2nd and 7th grade classes had their student-teacher-parent picnics outside with kickball, scavenger hunts, and ice cream. And our Upper School leadership team kickoff, in preparation for next year, is happening tonight. In case you missed it, our Upper School musicians and singers delivered an extraordinary concert last night (photo below of our symphony). We celebrated these young artists' craft and character as they reflected God through their joyful creation of music. What school produces such wonderful music across so many categories of music? Our PCA students--your children and grandchildren--do!

On the athletic front, our Varsity Track Team had a spectacular season as you will see in the "Congratulations" section of this bulletin. The coaches, athletes, and parents worked so hard over winter to prepare (even though competition were cancelled, they continued to train). Their hard work and dedication paid off! The team is as tight as a community as ever, despite COVID. Many set PRs (personal records) and many school records fell this season-- no small accomplishment in any year. We sent a stellar contingent to the State meets, and our women as a team earned 4th place from among more than 40 teams. Three of our athletes qualified for next month's prestigious Meet of Champions, and numerous school records were broken this season. Read more HERE.

Cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to fall across the Seacoast--all very good news. Our school data below reflects this positive trend. We are well on our path to normal!

"Greater love has no on than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13) Jesus spoke these words to His disciples the night before He was crucified.

On this Memorial Day , 2021, I ask that we all reflect and remember our fellow citizens who gave their lives for us--our country, our liberty, our loved ones' hope to live in peace and security. Please pray for their surviving families and friends, especially on this day. May we, as a school community, honor the memories of their loved ones and render them good support.

Thank you for praying for, not only these families, but for our country-- for peace, for unity, and reflection on these warriors' sacrifices that further turn us to reflect on Christ's sacrifice for us who receive Him.

Congratulations to the Varsity Women's Track Team which had its highest placing in school history! The team competed at the Division 3 State Championship on Tuesday afternoon at Gilford High School. The team was led by senior Liza Corso who won both the 1600 meter with a time of 5:18.35 and the 800 meter with a time of 2:18.30. She also placed 3^rd in the 3200 meter. Sophomore Brianna Malone won the 400m with a time of 59.23 and was 2^nd in the 800 meter with a time of 2:24.67. Brianna’s time in the 400 meter established a new school record. Both Liza and Brianna will be competing next month in the prestigious Meet of Champions. Photo Credit (Liza): Ben Conant

Our Varsity Men's Track Team had a great competition as well. Congratulations to freshman Tim Kelm who won the 100 meter dash which qualified him in the Meet of Champions next month. He also placed 4th in the 200 meter. Senior Cameron Peirce placed 5th in the Shot Put with a new school record and 5th in the Discus Throw, and senior George Cheney placed 4th in the 400 meter.

Our Varsity Track Team had a great meet late last week with school records in the 400 meter run. Congratulations to sophomore Brianna Malone and senior George Cheney (pictured below) who each broke the record for that event in Friday’s Oyster River Elite Meet at Coe Brown High School! The other school record was earned by senior Liza Corso who reclaimed her 800 meter school record. Brianna’s and Liza’s times were the fastest by any high school girl in NH this season.

Congratulations to PCA senior Cameron Peirce for signing his Letter of Intent to play Division III Varsity Track & Field for the Brandeis University in Massachusetts next year! The Upper School had a special signing ceremony for Cameron on Monday, where Coach Shevenell spoke about the strong impact Cameron has made during his four years on the varsity team.

Cameron became a student at PCA when he was in 4th grade and is the school's current record holder in the Shot Put and Discus Throw. In the current NH Division III category, Cameron is ranked 4th in Shot Put and 3rd in Discus Throw. We are proud of you, Cameron and will miss you. Best wishes to you, Cameron, as you begin your college career in Biochemistry!

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