Caption: Freshman students face final exams for the first time in their high school career as the first semester comes to an end. [by Valentina Porto] By Valentina Porto The pressure is on for high school students at the Pan American Christian Academy (PACA), submit all their assignments and projects for the second quarter grades,…
Homework: Is it really beneficial for students? Caption: A ninth grade student diligently does her homework at school when she is able, so she does not have to take it home. [by Valentina Porto] By Valentina Porto At PACA, the majority of high and middle school students follow a hectic daily routine. In my experience,…
The new “How to Train Your Dragon” movie poster found in movie theaters around the world. [Picture provided by Hyde Park Picture House] by Valentina Porto As I stepped into the theater to watch the live action movie, “How to Train Your Dragon” for the first time, I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. The theater,…
Caption: Spirit Week gave students the opportunity to dress up and compete against each other. The senior class was dressed up as Toy Story characters on Wednesday’s class battle of Disney themes. [photo by Dr. Meier] by Valentina Porto [in collaboration with Aline Dobashi and Ana Luisa Helfer] The week of October 20 through 24,…
Caption: The Varsity Girls Soccer Team poses at the end of a home game. [by Mariana Yagui] By Valentina Porto On September 22nd, the PACA Varsity Girls Soccer Team faced the Chapel Trojans on their home campus for their fifth game of the season. The match kicked off at 18:43, right after the PACA Boys’…
Caption: Cintia Kuhn submits midterm grades in her office for all the teachers to review. [by Valentina Porto] By Valentina Porto The first quarter midterm grades for all PACA students were made available to families on Monday, September 8, providing an opportunity for students to reflect on their current academic efforts and to assess the…
Luisa Almeida, the PACA varsity goalie observes the girls playing against the Chapel Trojans. [by Enzo Viccari] by Valentina Porto The PACA sports season for the 2025-2026 school year officially kicked off on Tuesday, August 19 with two Varsity soccer games. The girls started to prepare for their game at 6:30 pm, while the boys…