Caption: The PACA Warrior Ladies Celebrate after scoring the goal. [by Elisa Oliveira] by Luisa Almeida September 2nd, Monday night, the varsity girls soccer team faced EAC to earn a solid victory with one goal scored against their formidable opponents. In past years, EAC has normally been a hard team to play against, because they…

Caption: The Logo from the website for the Yonhap United Korean Presbyterian Church [provided by: https://igrejayonhap.com.br/] Byline – Emily Jung Finding the PACA community on Sunday morning is easy, because many of these families go to church somewhere in São Paulo. However, they will not all be found in the same location, as there is…

Caption: Filipe Cruz, Davi Magalhães, Esther Lima, Ligia Penteado and Pedro Souza, meeting in the locker area at the end of eighth period is part of the normal routine for 11th graders. [by Dr. Cristina Meier] Byline – Lucas Abreu Recent studies (LINK HERE) in the United States show that public schools are opting out…

Caption – Nicholas Vergara, on the field playing against St. Paul’s. [Elisa Oliveira] Nicholas Vergara has always loved soccer. Growing up, he watched his friends and neighbors play. PACA had a big influence on him, because that’s where he started playing in a team. “I just saw everyone playing and having fun, and I wanted…

Caption: Students and parents can log into Plus Portals to see the weekly grades as they are posted by teachers on this program. [Dr. Cristina Meier] by Marianne Meikle Midterm grades have come and gone and the impact has been felt by teachers and students alike. For students doing well, this is a chance for…

Caption: Junior Jun Yoshikawa gives his nomination speech to students during STUCO elections giving his reasons why they should elect him as president. [Dr. Cristina Meier] by Hideki Yoshikawa At PACA, the STUCO elections took place during the normal chapel time for high school students on Tuesday, August 13. Jun Yoshikawa was one of the…

Caption: The cheerleaders practice time includes basic exercises and stretches that strengthen the muscles needed for performing cheers and routines during the basketball games. [by Dr. Cristina Meier] by Anita Silva With the first basketball games starting in September, the varsity basketball players are not the only athletes getting ready for the upcoming games. The…

Caption: Downloading the Bluebook App is essential for students taking the SAT weekend test now that the test has become digital. [Dr. Cristina Meier] by Manuela Medeiros Saturday, August 24 – The College Board SAT weekend test opened its first testing opportunity of the school year, and PACA (Pan American Christian Academy) was one of…

Caption: Vitor Silva practices passing during an after school soccer practice session with his team. [Dr. Cristina Meier] by Lucas Abreu and Dr. Cristina Meier PACA’s JV Soccer Captain, Vitor Silva, may only be a freshman in high school, but he is a leader among his teammates on the soccer field. Vitor Silva has been…

Caption: Renato Sousa’s Connection Group meets during lunch on Wednesdays to talk about life and their walk with God. [by Renato Sousa] by Miguel Ribeiro One of the many topics being discussed within student life at PACA is the beginning of the Connection groups that provide spiritual support for students on a weekly basis. Many…

Caption: Ben Clark is returning to PACA with his family after living in the U.S. for several years. [Picture provided by Ben Clark.] by Vitor Silva The 2024-2025 school year is now in full swing with midterm grades completed and PACA staff is still scrambling to cover for all the missing teachers who have not…

Caption: PACA Warrior Jun Yoshikawa battles for control of the ball against his Chapel Trojan opponent. [by Violet Smoak] by Cristina Meier, Ph.D. The first soccer match for the PACA Varsity boys against the Chapel Trojans started off with a slight breeze and misty rain in what would become a defeat for the Warriors on…

Caption: The Varsity girls start the game with a huddle and a prayer. [By Violet Smoak.] by Isabella Bruniera On Tuesday night, August 20, the Varsity Girls Warriors faced the Chapel Trojans in the first soccer game of the season, which gave them their first win for the school year with a score of 1…

Caption: The Middle School STEAM Workshop class that meets during 6th period is busy planning for their next big project. [By Livia Hwang.] This school year, PACA introduced a new class for secondary students to be added to the curriculum. It is being taught by Mrs. Livia Hwang who also teaches MakerSpace for elementary and…

Caption: This week, TCU visited high school students and introduced them to a day in a life for a TCU student. [By Cristina Meier, Ph.D.] by Liam Schimenes As high school students at PACA (Pan American Christian Academy) approach graduation, many colleges extend the offer of sending a representative to provide presentations and explanations of…

Caption: Online advertisements encourage Americans living outside the U.S. to participate in the elections through the absentee ballot system. [Provided by the US Embassy and Consulates.] by Felipe Candido The U.S. Presidential elections are coming up on Tuesday, November 5. Voters in America will have the opportunity to go to their local polling place to…