The Pony awards is an annual ceremony at CAC to award and celebrate student athletes in not only their athletic achievements but also in their positive, hardworking attitudes. The Pony Award is voted on by each Varsity team. The event also honors the Athletes of the Year, the Athlete Spirit, the Strength and Conditioning athletes of the year, the Cheerleader of the Year, and the Athlete Scholar. 

This years pony award recipients include: Grayson Wilson (football), Shelby Cowley (volleyball), Alyssa Jansen (Tennis), Caroline Nick (Tennis), Matt New (Tennis), Brittan Sandlin (Golf), Cole Baxter (Golf), Adison Barham (Cross Country), Austin Edwards (Cross Country), Kennedy Kittinger (Cheer), Anderson Stewart (Bowling), Julia Carlin (Bowling), Izzy Hovater (Wrestling), Luke Cowley (Swimming), Emily Adams (Swimming), Brandon Bauer (Wrestling), Gus Smith (Wrestling), Jaydyn Smith (Girls Basketball), Sam Maddox (Boys Basketball), Ashton Wilbanks (Softball), Caleb Cook (Baseball), Kate Tuxhorn (Girls Soccer), Avery Brymer (Boys Soccer), Naomi Hyatt (Track & Field), and Solomon Barnes (Track & Field).

The Cheerleader of the Year award was given to Lyla Freeman. This award is given to the cheerleader who was a leader and always was willing to work hard and maintain a good attitude. 

The Athlete Spirit awards were given to Becca Rossi and Caleb Cook. This award is given to an athlete solely based on their character and their positive hardworking attitude voted on by coaches.

This year’s strength and conditioning awards were given to Braden Chin and Adison Barham. This award was given to the most consistent and accomplished athletes in the weight room and voted on by coaches.

The Athlete of the Year awards were given to Jayden Smith and Webb Watson. This award is a measure of success and accomplishment throughout the athlete's high school athletic career and voted on by coaches.

Congratulations to the recipients of these awards. They show the hard work and dedication our athletes put in each and every day.

For Teacher's Appreciation week we wanted to know students’ thoughts on which teachers made a big impact on them this year. We asked multiple students in various grades which teacher inspired them the most and why. 

Betsey Runsick, a 6th grader said, “Mrs. Hodges, because I don't really like reading but she's made reading more fun with book clubs, … and making it fun with projects that go along with what we are reading”. 

Jack Bingenheimer, a junior, said “A teacher who's had a big impact on me would be Mr. Hines he's always nice to us even if we act up a little bit and he's he always listens to us and whenever it's not even about math and he's always there for us. 

Freshman, Ainsley Brown said, “Mrs Arnold because she always wants us to do our best and work our hardest.”

Junior Nathan Morton said, “Mrs. Holland inspires me because she's a compassionate teacher and she cares about her students.”


We appreciate all of our teachers, and we thank them for putting so much effort into us.

Becca Rossi

I would advise the student body to try new things like sports or clubs. Don’t worry if you're bad at it at first, you're new, so give yourself a break. I was always hard on myself, but the most fun I had was when I let myself have fun and mess up. I am so glad I tried out a different sport senior year, and there is nothing I would change about that experience. A big part of this idea is not being so concerned about being perfect. Whether in sports, clubs, or academics, you will only hurt yourself by trying to do every little thing right. I learned senior year that no one really cares as much as you think they do. You can be a little late to class — it’s not the end of the world. You can study a little less if it means spending time with your loved ones instead. So my advice would be to try new things and let yourself live a little.

Macy Wall

I encourage the student body to step out of their comfort zone. go to a game or event that you wouldn't normally go to. Hang out with the people you wouldn't normally. You never know who will become your best friend. My best friend now is someone that I thought I'd never talk to. You only have a small time in high school so make the most of it. Another thing I encourage is not wasting your time. While it is cliche, time goes by so fast, especially senior year. Soak up the moments you have now because before you know it you're going off to college or doing something else, such as taking a gap year like me. I'm so sad that I never really branched out and became friends with more people in the short time that I had because there are so many people who I'd love to be friends with now.

We weren't able to fit Fabulous Friday into the busy Spring calendar this year, but it was definitely a student favorite event last year. If you could pick a time when we could throw in a day of games, fun, and just taking a break from the regular school schedule, when would you want it to be?

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Thursday, May 9

State Tournaments
Harper Studio Recital

Friday, May 10

State Tournament

Saturday, May 11

State Tournament 

 

Sunday, May 12

State Tournament

Monday, May 13

Band Showcase

Tuesday, May 14

CAC fest

Wednesday May 15

Academic Awards Chapel

 

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