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HCCSA Launches Mock Trial Team

Hill Country Christian School of Austin is pleased to announce that it’s 9th through 12th grade students now have the opportunity to participate in the new Mock Trial Team.  This academic competition provides an extracurricular activity that provides insight to our students on the judicial and legal process of our country. Further, competing in such a forum gives invaluable experience to the students in their skills of critical thinking and listening, quick analysis, oral advocacy, role playing, improved communication skills, data analysis as well as the opportunity to meet and work with members of the legal profession.

The team will be co-coached by a strategy coach and an attorney-advisor.  We are excited to have two experienced coaches leading our Knights.  Mr. Jeremy Valdez is a litigator in the State Administrative Courts here in Texas and also happens to be married to our Certamen Coach and Latin Teacher, Mrs. Erin Valez.  Mr. Valdez’ legal experience will enrich our team as they rehearse their parts. He will provide “trial technique and training” to our students. The strategy coach is Mrs. Lia Mote, Director of Communication here at the school.  Mrs. Mote comes with significant experience as a former college debater and coach.   She holds a B.A. degree in Public Speaking and a M.A degree in Dramatic Production. 

Please attend the information meeting to be held, Wednesday, November 12th on the fourth floor at 11:45 am.

HCCSA strives to bring competition and excellence in every aspect of our school’s extracurricular activities.  This year we’ve seen this reflected in our school being acknowledged by the public in both athletics and academics.  For more information about this exciting new opportunity for our students, please contact Lia Mote at lmote@hccsa.org.

Bookend Victories Show HCCSA’s Strength in Body and Mind!

CONGRATULATIONS to our students who are representing HCCSA in their extracurricular activities.  This past Saturday, October 18th,  we had bookend victories showcasing our team members’ hard work, discipline and commitment to excellence in Cross Country and Certamen competitions.

CROSS COUNTRY: Coach Toby Thurman
At the TAPPS State Finals this past Saturday in Waco,Texas our team showed impressive results with 11th grader Caroline Janssen winning the State Championship.  Caroline is our first individual state champion in cross country.  Our boys team won the state team championship in 2003.  Our current boys’ team came in 5th in the state this weekend with the entire team averaging a full two minutes faster per person than last year.  Along with Caroline, Graham Bremer finished 9th overall and both athletes were named to the 2008 All-State Team.  Congratulations team!  We are proud of you!
Cross Country Team:Caroline Janssen, Graham Bremer, Josh Anchors, Stephen Hudec, Kyle Sullivan, Stephen Webster, Patrick Sullivan, Megan Thurman, Ashlee Mora

CERTAMEN TEAM: Coach Erin Valdez
While our athletes were competing with their bodies, our Certamen Teams were competing with their minds at the Cursader Classic Certamen Tournament held at the St. Andrews upper school.  The Intermediate Team won an exciting and hard-fought final round against Kealing and Westlake High Schools to win the tournament.  They have won this tournament two years in a row.  Our Middle School Team placed an impressive sixth out of 18 teams.
Certamen means “struggle” or “competition” in Latin and students compete all around the country in these quiz-bowl style of tournaments. The three member teams buzz in to answer questions covering Latin, Greek mythology, and Roman history to name a few categories.  Congratulations to our students who competed! 
Intermediate Team: Aidan Aannestad, Jesse Jasek, Kyndal Payne, Mitchel Janssen
Middle School Team: Thomas Ebner, Jonathan Mitchell, StevenBaker, Laura Mahaney, Jack Horton, Stephen Banks, Chloe Policke, Lindy Martin, Olivia Dahl, Nathan Brown, Matthew Roberston, Courtney Boorman

GO KNIGHTS!

Cross Country Team Going To State October 18th - Waco, TX

On Saturday, October 18th our Cross Country Team is competing for the State Championship in Waco, Texas.  Our last first place championship win was in 2003. Come and cheer our teams on as they run for the prize.  You can ride the HCCSA bus with our Knights, caravan behind the bus or come on your own.  Just be there to cheer on our Knights and even enjoy the sites of Waco!  Get details here. Cross Country Team Going To State - Details for Knights\’ Fans

HCCSA Knight Named KEYE’s “Player of the Week”

Congratulations to our Knights Football team, coaches and parents for their hardwork and effort. These efforts are showing on the field with our recent wins as well as off the field with the community’s recognition.  This week one of our varsity players, AJ Sanchez, was selected as KEYE TV 42’s “Player of the Week.”  Congratulations Team! See the video by following the link below.  http://www.blinkx.com/video/keye-player-of-the-week/vVjEbfD_G69kmtg1_NuXBg

“Army Strong Team of the Week”

Hill Country Christian School of Austin Football Team - US Army

HCCSA Named Texas Football’s “Army Strong Team of the Week”

“Local football team’s big upset win lands it in state-wide spotlight. ”

During Hill Country Christian School of Austin’s (HCCSA) football game last Friday night, September 12th, football coach, Philip Hudgens, was approached by a representative of the U.S. Army who partnering with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine named HCCSA’s football team as the private school “Army Strong Team of the Week.”

HCCSA Football Team - Receives Army Strong Team Award

HCCSA Football Team - Receives Army Strong Team AwardHCCSA Football Team - Receives Army Strong Team AwardHCCSA Football Team - Receives Army Strong Team Award

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