Hyacinith Cookenmaster

04 Nov

STUDENTS DIG INTO THE EXODUS FOR WEEK OF PRAYER AT CAMPION

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By Hyacinth Cookenmaster – Loveland, Colorado … Students gained a deeper understanding of Moses and the Exodus during Campion Academy’s week of prayer.

The meetings featured archeologist Scottie Baker Jr., Ph.D., who presented a clear picture of Moses and the Exodus using artifacts and his knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture. Baker captivated the audience in person and those students joining in on Zoom.

“I absolutely loved Week of Prayer. It was one of the most interesting Weeks of Prayer I have ever experienced. I love learning how history proves that God is a just God, and He knows what He is doing,” Brianna, senior, expressed.

If students could answer questions on previous lectures, Baker gave away pieces of ancient pottery found on archeological digs. Having the chance to win a part of history brought some extra excitement for the students.

“I was excited about winning a piece of pottery! I basically got a piece of history, and it could’ve even been owned by a person in the Bible,” Toby, freshmen, expressed.

Baker’s lectures helped students understand that the Bible can be explained and known better through studying the historical context. “Dr. Baker helped me understand that when we study the history and background of the way people thought, we can better apply the Bible’s teachings to our own personal lives today,” shared Christine, senior.

“Even though a lot of us attended this Week of Prayer on the other side of a screen, I was deeply blessed and learned the importance of making God a habit in my life and ultimately making Him front and foremost in my everyday life,” Savage stated.

–Hyacinth Cookenmaster is a senior at Campion Academy; photos supplied

16 Sep

CAMPION OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROVIDES CREATIVITY, CONTACT WITH NATURE, AND FUN

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By Hyacinth Cookenmaster – Rocky Mountain National Park … Campion students escaped the classrooms, ditched the masks, and discarded the textbooks for painting brushes, compasses, and cameras as they held outdoor school in the Rocky Mountain National Park.

The mission of the day was simple … to have fun while exploring and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation that surrounded them as they broke off into small groups for the first half of the day.

Reflecting on the trip, Ruth, sophomore, commented, “It was a great stress reliever from our daily schoolwork while also being outdoors.”

Showing off their artistic side, pupils relaxed on a hillside while Lindsey Santana, Campion teacher, and librarian, explained how to use watercolors when painting mountain landscapes. The challenge … recreate landscapes from their point of view. “It was really fun; we learned how to create a sunset landscape using only the primary colors,” Toby, freshman, said.

While some were busy showing off their artistic side and dreaming of becoming the next Vincent van Gogh, others decided to get creative with the lens. Walking students around Sprague Lake, Jill Harlow, Campion teacher, and communication director, provided lessons on how to take photos using different depths of field and perspectives.

Sophia McGrew, junior, reflected, “I really enjoyed nature during our walk; we saw a female moose and elk, which made me happy.”

Another activity offered was to identify edible plants and ones that might taste okay at first but can quickly be toxic.

“It was a great experience; we learned how important it is to check with multiple sources, such as books or the internet, before we eat anything in nature. We had a lot of fun while exploring and hiking up the hill,” Elizabeth, senior, expressed.

Gwendolyn, sophomore, summed up the day full of adventure: “I loved the trip in general and had a lot of fun, but boy was I tired when we got back; all I wanted to do was eat and sleep.”

–Hyacinth Cookenmaster, Campion senior; photos supplied