Last week, we came together to celebrate the graduation class of 2017.
Set in the serenity of the Spanish Oaks hills, a few hundred family members and friends of the graduates attended the commencement ceremony. Before Head Coach Doug Davis offered his customary invocation, Director of ATA College Prep Carol Hagar opened the evening and welcomed the guests. An excerpt:
Throughout the year, ATA College Prep brings in guest speakers who impact our students with thoughtful words of wisdom and inspiration. Often, the stories they tell spark future studies, compassion for others, and ideas for community service projects.
The Trip To The Big Apple
By: Harrison Chiu ('20)
It is very challenging nowadays to succeed in a field which you have not had any exposure or experience in. Many recent graduates from college are currently struggling to find the jobs that they want because they don’t have any experience. What future employers really...
Each year, the Capital Area Tennis Association (CATA) recognizes outstanding junior tennis players with a variety of awards. The tennis community comes together for an evening at the CATA Junior Awards Banquet to celebrate the winners of each distinction.
ATA College Prep alum and St. Edward’s University freshman Chase Bartlett wrapped up his first college semester maintaining his high academic standard, earning a 4.0 GPA and claiming a spot on the President’s Honor Roll through 7 classes on the Hilltop.
On October 9, ATA College Prep enjoyed a rare cultural and language immersion opportunity: after having dinner at Chipotle and dessert at Amy’s Ice Cream, all of the current Spanish students went to see Esperanza Rising at the B. Iden Payne Theater on campus at the University of Texas....
After returning from a recent tour of multiple universities, Meghan O'Malley ('16) shared her insights on the culture of the United States Naval Academy with the ATA College Prep community. In a follow-up interview, Meghan was kind enough to offer specific advice to fellow students who might be interested in applying to this prestigious institution. Her words paint a picture of an education devoted to the values of teamwork, service, and patriotism in Annapolis, Maryland...
Adventures into Attitude
with Danny Walker, MA, M Div
Mr. Walker has gained recognition as a dynamic, nationally known speaker and trainer. Considered a gifted presenter and humorist, his presentations use techniques that inspire and facilitate change in corporate cultures, as well as, individual attitudes...
On Monday morning, the community of ATA College Prep was treated to an informative workshop on the topics of diet and nutrition. The format of the presentation combined elements of lecture, film, and discussion to educate students on the importance of healthy eating, along with the risks associated with improper nutrition.
As our guest speaker for the week, Dio offered his expertise on the dangers of....
Today during lunch, Chinese students Abigail, Payton, and Bailey, presented an explanation of the Mid Autumn Moon Festival.
Led by Ms. Flanagan and the Spanish class, CP students spent Monday mid-morning at Verde's Mexican Parrilla learning all about....
Congratulations to the ATA College Prep graduation class of 2014....
After wrapping up the successful study and performance of Shakespeare's As You Like It, ATACP students begin new units Literature. The Humanities program strives to provide an inter-relatedness of all subject matter through the analysis and discussion of great literature, and the writings of great thinkers.
Students ages 14-16 are reading Watership Down, the classical adventure novel about...