Looking at Private & Public Wake County Schools? Explore WCA
As a parent, the public vs. private school decision can be a difficult one. You’re considering tuition, curriculum, after school programming, and more. And you want to get it right, because you know the influence your child’s school environment has on their character development and their interest in learning. To help you weigh the pros […]
- May 17, 2021
- News / Staff Spotlights
Staff Spotlight: School Nurse Elizabeth Stewart
Meet Our School Nurse Elizabeth Stewart Ask our School Nurse Elizabeth Stewart about her childhood aspirations, and she immediately smiles and says she always hoped to work with children! Which of course, comes as no surprise to us. Her passion to care for our students is impressive and she has been a tremendous asset in […]
- April 8, 2021
- Alumni Spotlights / News
Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Thompson
Checking-in with WCA Class of 2000 alum Ashley Thompson makes us want to plan a road trip! Ashley is the owner and operator of Legacy Barbecue, based out of Jacksonville, NC. He currently operates a food truck during the week and provides catering services as well. We’re always interested-in the paths our alumni take […]
- February 23, 2021
- Alumni Spotlights / News
Alumni Spotlight: Healthcare Heroes!
We are proud of our WCA alumni who work in healthcare! Many members of our school family faithfully serve the Lord as they care for others. We would like to recognize two former students who are on the front lines, helping patients during these challenging times. Jacob Scribner Dr. Jacob Scribner graduated from WCA in […]
- February 18, 2021
- High School Student Spotlights / News / Student Spotlights
Congrats to our High School Band Students!
We’re proud of our Fine Arts programs at WCA! We want to recognize our high school band program and the achievements of three students who consistently strive for excellence. Senior Campbell Griffin (clarinet), Junior Lauren Ims (trumpet), and Freshman Lacy Natale (flute), auditioned in January for All-District Band of the East-Central district of the NC […]
- October 7, 2020
- Blog / High School Student Spotlights / Student Spotlights
Spotlight on Jonathan Durham
Recent graduate Jonathan Durham is the definition of an all-around student! He became part of the Wake Christian Academy family as a freshman, and accomplished a lot during his years at WCA. Jonathan became an Eagle Scout at the age of 13, upon completion of his final service project, to build benches and a sign […]
- September 18, 2020
- Blog / High School Student Spotlights / News / Student Spotlights
Student Spotlight: Jadon Cordell
Many Wake Christian students used their time and talents to bless others over the summer. More time at home inspired creative ways to serve others and even earn extra income. WCA Junior Jadon Cordell not only tackled new projects in recent months – he now has a growing woodworking business! Jadon learned about woodworking at […]
- July 27, 2020
- Blog / High School Student Spotlights / News / Student Spotlights
WCA Receives Generous Gift
We had some special visitors recently, with a generous gift for our school! Admissions Liason Dr. Jacob Huang of Jacob International and several students enrolled in our International Student Program delivered boxes of face masks for our students, faculty and staff. The families of our international students handled shipment to the United States, while Dr. […]
- June 3, 2020
- Blog / High School Student Spotlights / News / Student Spotlights
Graduation 2020
Wake Christian Academy’s 2020 Graduation took place in a different way, as current restrictions prohibited gathering for our traditional ceremony. School leaders sought a creative solution, and decided that a drive-in ceremony was the best way for our graduates to be “together” to celebrate their special night. The threat of rain and social distancing guidelines […]
- May 11, 2020
- Athletics / Blog / High School Student Spotlights / News
Senior Spotlight on Allie Hallstrand
Can you imagine staring down from a ten-meter platform, into a deep blue pool, ready to dive? Wake Christian Senior Allie Hallstrand loves the exhilaration and the thrill of diving from that height! Allie performs both springboard and higher “tower” dives. She has spent years working-up to more difficult five, seven, and ten meter dives. […]