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LCA Senior, Kathryn Sandford, Promoted to Cadet Lt. Colonel
Congratulations to LCA senior, Kathryn Sandford, a Cadet Major in the Kentucky Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), who was promoted to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel last Thursday evening in a ceremony at the LCA Rose Campus Chapel. This rank marks the completion of the cadet program and allows Cadet Sandford to test for the exceedingly rare rank of Cadet Colonel and accompanying Spaatz award. With this promotion to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Sandford is the only female high school cadet in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to hold this distinction.
Additionally, Sandford received the Eaker Award, which marks the completion of Phase IV of the CAP Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. Fewer than two percent of cadets receive this award and the accompanying promotion to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. Read More Here
LCA Announces New Board Members for 2023
LCA is pleased to share that Brooke Otto is our new Board Chair. In addition to the appointment of a new Board Chair, we are pleased to announce two new members of our Board of Directors, Mandy Ebel and Ashley Harris Gish. Read More Here
LCA Alum Designs eCampus.com Bowl Logo
It was a special moment for LCA alum, Allie (Gullett) Strandmark ('08) when work and LCA collided! Allie is the Creative Director for eCampus.com and designed the logo for the inaugural eCampus.com Bowl, which will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023. We are so excited about this event and love that an alum played such an important part in the marketing process. Read more about the event here.
LCA Announces Inaugural eCampus.com Bowl
Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) announced today it will be hosting the inaugural eCampus.com Bowl on Saturday, September 2 at the White Greer & Maggard Stadium. Bowling Green will square off against Bryan Station at 5:30pm and LCA will take on Pikeville at 8pm. A middle school contest between LCA and Pikeville Jr. High will be contested at 11am.
"We are honored to sponsor such a special event that will showcase four of the top football programs in Kentucky," said Matt Montgomery, President and Chief Executive Officer of eCampus.com. "This is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together to enjoy a showcase of talent from around the Commonwealth and support our student-athletes as they exhibit their skills, determination, and sportsmanship." Read complete press release and find all of the event info here.
LCA Welcomes Jill Barnett as New Director of Development
LCA is excited to announce the hiring of Jill Barnett as Lexington Christian Academy’s new Director of Development, effective August 7, 2023. We look forward to having Jill join the school’s Executive Leadership Team and use her skills and talents to benefit LCA and lead fund development and philanthropy efforts to the next level. Read More Here
LCA Alum, Evan Davis, Named to the OVC's 75th Anniversary Men's Golf Team
Former Belmont University men's golfer and LCA alum, Evan Davis ('17) was named to the Ohio Valley Conference 75th Anniversary Men's Golf Team, the league office announced. Davis, who lettered for the Bruins from 2017-2022, was one of the top golfers in Belmont history. He was a two-time NCAA Regional Participant, a two-time OVC Golfer of the Year, and won the league's individual title in 2021. In addition, he was a three time All-OVC performer, earned four individual titles, posted the lowest scoring average in school history (70.2 in 2020-21), and ranks second in the Division I era in scoring average (71.9), top-10s (23), and top-20s (30).
While at LCA, Evan was ranked sixth in Kentucky for the 2017 class and was named All-Region after his junior and senior years. He helped LCA to the KHSAA 2015 State Championship and also won the 2016 Kentucky PGA Junior Tour Championship. Read More Here
LCA Alum, Laney Frye, Punches Ticket to 2023 U.S. Women's Amateur
For the third straight summer, UK Women's Golfer and LCA Alum, Laney Frye ('20) has punched her ticket to the U.S. Women’s Amateur. The Wildcat tied for first place at a qualifier at the Chagrin Vallen Country Club in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, on Thursday after recording a 4-under-par 68 to share medalist honors with Wake Forest’s Brooke Rivers. Read More Here
LCA Alum Leads Non-Profit That's a Key Part of New Lexington Program
We’re so proud of our LCA alum, Mason King ('12), CEO of the local non-profit Jubilee Jobs of Lexington, a key part of Lexington's new Second Chances Program. The program was launched on June 27, 2023 and aims to set inmates up for successful futures when they get out of jail. Thanks for being an incredible leader and example of service, Mason! We love seeing our alumni actively making an impact in our community. Check out the news story here.
LCA Named the Best Private School in Lexington in the ABC36 Viewers Choice Awards
LCA has been named the Best Private School in Lexington in the ABC36 Viewers Choice Awards! We can't thank our amazing community enough for all their votes and support. View the video here.
Alumni Spotlight - Matt Vogel
Matt Vogel attended LCA for six years and graduated in 2003. He went on to play soccer at the University of Kentucky for two years and then played at Transylvania for the remainder of his eligibility. He was named to two All-America teams while playing soccer at Transylvania and was the school's 2008 Male Athlete of the Year. Read More Here