PHILADELPHIA-MONTGOMERY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Good morning, Phil-Mont! These are your announcements for Friday, February 7, 2020.

SPORTS

Girls Varsity vs. Plumstead Christian; 4:00 PM Home Boys JV Basketball vs. Plumstead Christian; 5:30 PM Home Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Plumstead Christian; 7:00 PM Home Senior Recognition at halftime of the JV game

The Sweep is set for tonight! The Varsity Boys Basketball Team won their second game this week, beating Upper Bucks Christian last night, 52-34. The Falcons used a swarming defense to frustrate the Bucks all game. On offense, the guys played with tremendous discipline, sharing the ball, resulting in the Falcons drilling a season high 11 three pointers. The team moves to 14-7 overall and will go for a sweep of all three games this week and a season sweep of Plumstead when they clash tonight at 7 pm on Senior Night. Come out and cheer on the team. Go Falcons!

Your Varsity Lady Falcons entered this week with a busy schedule. It began Tuesday when they battled TCA in Falcondome. Symone led her teammates with 12 points and followed by Kayla Suggs, who notched 8. Yesterday, the team traveled to Upper Bucks Christian School where they went the distance in a nail-biter. Despite having several opportunities towards the end, the Lady Falcons fell short of a win. The team dominated the boards and played tough defense. Symone again led her teammates with 10 points followed by DeAnna with 7 and Kayla with 6. The team looks to close out the regular season tonight right here in the Falcondome as they host the Panthers of Plumstead. Come out, cheer, support and encourage them as we also look to recognize the seniors who have displayed strong Christ-like leadership. In wins and losses may Christ be glorified.

After a slow first quarter to start yesterday's competition, your Middle School Lady Falcons unleashed their offensive power, putting Valley Christian away 28-7. The girls played an effective box-and-one defense against their opponent; Willow and Mary alternated covering Valley's strongest player, and the rest of the team did a good job playing help defense. On offense, the Falcons saw scoring from players Mary, Willow, Ceniya, Lila, Skyler, Laura, Jayla, Jahrah, and Autumn. Wow! Other game highlights include Willow's to end the 3rd quarter (part of her season-high 6 points), Laura's rebounding and strength with the ball, Lila's usual determination to score, Mary's crossover dribble, Katie's clean , and Skyler's speed to the basket. Good job, ladies! Let's give next week everything we've got.

The Boys MS Basketball team, sparked by Chris Brown’s relentless pressure and effort, dominated the first quarter and never looked back in a 34-21 victory over Penn Christian. Chris scored 11 of his season high 15 points in the aforementioned quarter as the boys jumped to a 17-4 lead. Jacob canned 7, Dwayne 6, Andre 4 and Will 2. Freddie got the crowd and bench off their feet with an impressive block and D’Marco wheeled and dealed at the guard spot. The boys look to wrap things up in a flurry next Thursday as they try to take back the Middle School Madness championship. "Whatever you do....." Fill in the blanks, boys (give the boys a chance to recite Col 3:23).

HIGH SCHOOL

Do you like Jazz? Duke Ellington sure did! He was a pianist, bandleader, and composer. With two pianos in the Ellington home, Duke had lessons constantly. It wasn’t until his early teens that he began to show great interest in ragtime and blues. Duke’s career began to take off after his group, the Washingtonians, took residence at Harlem's Cotton Club from 1927 to 1931. In 1939, Ellington became a collaborator with Billy Strayhorn. Together they created more than two hundred pieces over the next three decades. Duke Ellington helped define the African- American experience through his art. Hidden in the school is an ad for the Cotton Club; if you find it, bring it to Mrs. Bacon for a special prize!!

Interact is selling candy grams for Valentine's Day during lunch. Write a personal note, pay a low price of $1, and we'll take care of delivering your sweet surprise to the person of your choice on Valentine's Day morning! Let your friends know how awesome they are!

Chess matches for today, during flex, in Mr. Bierema's room: Sam vs. Micai, Andy vs. Amouri, and Ewan vs. Josh.

Members of the Carter G. Woodson Society wishing to have lunch with our guests after the Black History Assembly, today is the final deadline to give your $5 to Mrs Rockey.

Our Miss Brooks crew day today.

Chess club for MS and HS will meet today after school until 4:30 pm in Mr. Bierema's room. Beginners are welcome to attend.

There is a thank-you/we miss you card for Mr.McCarty posted in the upstairs hallway for anyone to sign...please do so ASAP.

Plan ahead: the Library will be closed on Monday, so all study halls will meet in the proctor’s classroom.

The Villanova University College of Nursing is sponsoring a Discover Nursing Program on Friday, March 27. Any juniors interested in a career in nursing should see Mrs. Lilliston ASAP about this opportunity; space is limited.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Do you like Jazz? Duke Ellington sure did! He was a pianist, bandleader, and composer. With two pianos in the Ellington home, Duke had lessons constantly. It wasn’t until his early teens that he began to show great interest in ragtime and blues. Duke’s career began to take off after his group, the Washingtonians, took residence at Harlem's Cotton Club from 1927 to 1931. In 1939, Ellington became a collaborator with Billy Strayhorn. Together they created more than two hundred pieces over the next three decades. Duke Ellington helped define the African- American experience through his art. Hidden in the school is an ad for the Cotton Club; if you find it, bring it to Mrs. Bacon for a special prize!!

Chess club for MS and HS will meet today after school until 4:30 pm in Mr. Bierema's room. Beginners are welcome to attend.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Do you like Jazz? Duke Ellington sure did! He was a pianist, bandleader, and composer. With two pianos in the Ellington home, Duke had lessons constantly. It wasn’t until his early teens that he began to show great interest in ragtime and blues. Duke’s career began to take off after his group, the Washingtonians, took residence at Harlem's Cotton Club from 1927 to 1931. In 1939, Ellington became a collaborator with Billy Strayhorn. Together they created more than two hundred pieces over the next three decades. Duke Ellington helped define the African- American experience through his art.