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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 25 March 9, 2012
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From Our Superintendent, Merida Brooks
"Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you,"(Matthew 9:22 NIV).
All day long God is working in and around us. It is so easy to simply go about the task of living without seeing God's handprints on our circumstances and footprints on our paths. When we see life as a "to do list" to check off, or random acts of fortune to celebrate or misfortune to endure, we miss seeing God and hearing His voice as the scarlet thread that connects the moments and the days of our lives.
Frederick Buechner noted, "All the absurd little meetings, decisions, inner skirmishes that go to make up our days. It all adds up to very little, and yet it all adds up to very much. Our days are full of nonsense, and yet not, because it is precisely into the nonsense of our days that God speaks to us words of great significance..."
When Jesus came to earth in human form, He had a definite plan and purpose. The Bible tells us, "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work," (I John 3:8). Another translation says it this way: "The reason the Son of God was made manifest (visible) was to undo (destroy, loosen and dissolve) the works of the devil [has done]" (Amplified).
Even though Jesus' plan and purpose was clearly stated, He welcomed interruptions when His Father placed someone in His path. Jesus turned aside to care for the woman caught in adultery and spoke to the Pharisees about forgiveness. He turned aside to heal a blind man and spoke about the reason the man had been blind from birth. He turned aside to bless children even though the disciples tried to shoo them away.
He turned aside to question who had touched the hem of His garment and spoke words of encouragement and healing to a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. He turned aside to speak to a curious Zacheaus perched in a tree.
Jesus paid attention to the circumstances of those around Him as He went from one place of ministry to the next. He noticed a woman mourning in a funeral procession for her only son, a woman drawing water by a well, a lame man lying by a pool and a blind man crying out by the side of the road. To those looking on, they may have seen each of these situations as an interruption in Jesus' busy schedule, but Jesus saw them as divine appointments.
Today, as you go through the tasks of daily living, pay attention to those around you. You never know when someone in your path may be your special assignment from God.
Let's Pray...Dear Lord, I have so much to do today, but nothing is as important as what You have for me to do. Help me to pay attention to the lives around me and recognize any special assignments that You may have for me today.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
His!
Merida Brooks
Superintendent
Taken from Turning Aside to See by Sharon Jaynes - www.girlfriendsingod.com March 8, 2012
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Sneek Peak...
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Time Change
SPRING FORWARD
this Sunday!
Exams
03.09.12-03.14.12
3rd Quarter Ends
03.14.12
Grandparents Day
Opelousas Campus
Early Dismissal
(In-Service)
03.16.10
7th-12th Grade Chapel 03.19.12
12:30pm
Senior Luncheon 03.21.12
Report Cards Home
03.22.12
Teacher Appreciation Week
03.26-03.30
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Quick Links
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Sign up for emergency notifications and calendar events at eventlink.com
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Early Dismissal/Teacher In-service
Friday, March 16th, 2012
Opelousas and Calvary Campuses will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. and on the Lafayette Campus Preschool will dismiss at 11:00 a.m., 1st and 2nd grades will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. and 3rd through 6th grades will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
Students dismiss while our staff and teachers will remain for an in-service day. Enjoy the longer weekend!
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It is that time of year again. Sunshine, slight breeze, birds singing good morning and an awesome round of golf. Le Triomphe will be the home for this year's event and if you haven't signed up to be a part of the event, please Click Here to register today!
We're excited to announce the "Crusader Pro" Golf Team. Members are those who recruit a new team to be a part of this year's scramble. Read more about being a part of the "Crusader Pro" Golf Team. See the email that went out recently for details by clicking here!
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 WCA SUPPORTS OUR TROOPS
Coach Salling promotes Solder Care Package Drive
WCA is conducting a Care Package drive for Louisiana soldiers in Afghanistan. We have adopted two Louisiana units currently serving overseas: The 1022nd Engineer Company and the 1086th Transportation Company. This is a small way for us to say "thank you" to those who are sacrificing time away from their families, their bodies and even lives for the freedom we love and enjoy. With your help we are going to bless our soldiers in the field!There are 3 ways you can help: Click here to find a specific list of 12 items that will be included in each package. To donate one box of materials we are asking for one of each item. We are asking for items to be donated the morning of March 29th. A second area that we will need a lot of assistance is with the shipping cost of the boxes. The cost of shipping one box to Afghanistan is close to $13.00 each. Our goal and expectation is 500-700 boxes. and thus funds to cover the cost of shipping will be a big need. Shipping will be between $6,500-$9,100. We have already collected $2,400 from willing donors. If you want to contribute please send a check payable to WCA, attn: Coach Salling.Click T-shirts to buy a shirt and wear them with a humble sense of pride that WCA SUPPORTS OUR TROOPS.For more information contact Coach Stuart Salling at ssalling@wcala.org. |
 A Night on the Town
Acadiana Wide Youth Event
March 9, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. till 6:00 a.m.
Donald Gardner Stadium, Opelousas
A Night on the Town is a "Sleep in the Box" type of event where youth from all around Louisiana are sponsored to spend the night in a box. This event serves to raise homeless awareness and also to raise money for the Opelousas Lighthouse Mission. There will be live music, food, worship, testimonies, games, and so much more. Please contact Michael Fontenot @ 337-351-7851 or Johnny Carriere @ 337-692-7988 for additional information or to register for the event. You can also visit www.olmission.org/anightonthetown/. |
WCA Preschool Helps to Build A HomeOpelousas Campus
Mrs. Pat Carlson and her team, including Mrs. Mae Beth Mills, Mrs. Cindy Fulton, Ms. Bernadette Bernard, Mrs. Brandi Roberie and Mrs. Kathy Kimble, taught their students about the blessing of having a home. They used the Habitat for Humanity tool "The Carpenter's Gift" as a teaching tool. Students were a part of helping to build a decent, affordable home for someone in need. Their effort brought in $360.00! A special letter from Habitat for Humanity stated, "Please extend a very hearty thank you to your students for a job well done." Great job, teachers and students!
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ACT News-Caution!
From the Office of College Advisor, Debbie Johnson
When registering for the ACT, it is important to use your Social Security Number. That number that is used to line up the FAFSA (which is the TOPS application), your transcript and your ACT score. If ACT assigns a number, it can take over a year and a half to get your TOPS application processed. If this happens, parents will have to pay tuition up front and then be reimbursed once the TOPS application is processed.
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BUY A BRICK! Leave a Legacy.DEADLINE is March 16th, 2012April will be the month for installation for the Legacy Bricks in our new Legacy Garden on the Opelousas Campus. We are excited to install these engraved bricks to provide lasting memorials that will commemorate the past, enhance the present and inspire the future. Buy your brick online today!
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 8th Grade Crusaders Go to Washington
March 8-12, 2012
Please keep our 8th grade students in your prayers as they explore our Nation's Capital this week. May their hearts be inspired as they see the true Godly heritage of this great country. We look forward to share pieces of their trip with you next week.
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A Day in a WCA Classroom With...
Mrs. Goudeau's 3rd Grade - Opelousas Campus
...Emma Bacilla's father, Dr. Philip Bacilla, made a house call to Mrs. Goudeau's classroom and brought a "guest" with him. The students have been studying about bones. This was a treat for their class to have some hands on teaching. Thank you, Dr. Bacilla, for investing your time with these students.
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Louisiana History On Parade
4th Grade - Lafayette Campus
The 4th graders on the Lafayette Campus have been studying Louisiana history. To wrap up their lesson each student made a float displaying items that pertained to the history of Louisiana. Other elementary students enjoyed the parade of LA history.
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 Crusader Sports Beat...Go Saders!
Softball
Upcoming Games: Ouachita High Tournament
Baseball - Varsity and Junior Varsity Upcoming Games: March 9-10 Tioga Tournament
5th & 6th grade
3/5 WCA (16) v LCA (3)
Upcoming Games:
3/9 St. Bernard Pelican Park Rained Out
3/13 OC Pelican Park 6:00 (H)
3/15 AES Pelican Park 6:00 (H)
Track
Bulldog Relays - Cecilia March 1st
The WCA Girls Track team started the year by capturing first place at the Cecilia Bulldog Relays with 172 points. All three Crusader relays claimed wins at the meet. Individually, Meagan Bolds won the 100, Brooke Thompson was first in the 800, Victoria Olivier won the 1600, Meaghen Albararez was first in the high jump, Alexis Milton won the long jump, and Shelby Hunter won the triple jump and was second in the long jump to capture Outstanding Field Performer honors.
On the boy's side, Thomas Kemp won the 110 Hurdles and Joe Newsom took second in the 3200 to pace the boys effort.
Next meet: Friday, March 16th, Louisiana Classics @ UL-Lafayette.
Golf
March 15th @ Muny
Pep Squad Sign up forms for next year have gone home to all the former girls on both the Lafayette and Opelousas Campuses. The forms are due 3/26/12.
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WCA Board
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President - Jim Merryman
Vice-President - Toni Kemp
Secretary - Dexter Lyons
Treasurer - Teri Cober
Jim Carter
Sonny Corley
Fran Deville
Helen Hughes
Jim Odom
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