2022 Newsletter
Administrator’s Note
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The year in review…
Favorite moments from the 2021-2022 school year
What a wonderful school year it has been! The year began with a certain degree of uncertainty due to a rise in Covid cases, but we persevered through the challenges, and eventually saw a return to “normalcy.” It brings great joy to the students, faculty, and staff to see parents and grandparents back on campus for chapel, lunch, ball games, field trips, and birthday parties! We are thankful for everyone’s patience as we navigated through the unknown murky waters of a pandemic. Many lessons were learned throughout this experience, and we’ve embraced some new practices that should benefit us all in the future.
The school year brought new memories and the return of many beloved CRA traditions. Each day held new adventures – science experiments, chapel speakers, field trips, sporting events, and many other opportunities to grow and learn. Every child and adult who spends their days at CRA is blessed beyond measure.
We covet your prayers as we embark on yet another school year. Please pray that our students grow in wisdom and in stature. Pray that our faculty and staff continue to show students the love of Christ each and every day. We know that “the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much,” and that through the power of prayer, CRA will continue to thrive. (James 5:16)
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Crowley's Ridge Academy was voted BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL in Northeast Arkansas, and our PALS Preschool was voted BEST PRESCHOOL in Northeast Arkansas!
2021 Employee of the Year: Mrs. Suzette Killough
Mr. Ramsey presented the award for Employee of the Year to our beloved Mrs. Suzette Killough.
Mr. Ramsey said it best: "What an honor it is to be a teacher, to be an employee, at Crowley’s Ridge Academy. I remember when I first came 21 years ago, Mrs. Mary Jane Fagala called it “a mission, a calling to be at CRA.” She said, “this is a great work we are engaged in.”
Yes, this is a mission field, in which we get to teach the Bible every single day. And the Bible is taught not just in the Bible classroom. It is taught by the bus drivers, the lunch ladies, the nurse, the maintenance man, and every teacher, every coach.
We all teach the Bible by the way we live and talk and care for each other.
This year, our Employee of the Year is a teacher. Here are some things that have been said about her:
She has been described by alumni as having helped them be prepared for college and helped them in college.
She does a phenomenal job. She is a loyal teacher, loyal to her students, loyal to our school and loyal to the Lord. She knows her subject, she loves her field, and is passionate about teaching. Plus she loves her students!
She is always positive, upbeat and kind. Her students love her. In fact, during the Senior Address given at the end of the school year, our seniors consistently praise her for her kindness, her sweetness, and for being a great teacher. And I can confirm all of this, having been in her room hundreds of times over the past 20 years. I learned something every single time I came in.
This teacher has been at CRA for 25 years and has been an educator for 34 years total. She is a very special teacher. A very special person.
It is an honor for me to present the Employee of the Year Award this year to Mrs. Suzette Killough!"
Congratulations, Mrs. Killough! This is well-deserved! WE LOVE YOU!
The Class of 2022 leaves their mark
The senior class of 2022 enjoyed all of the traditional senior moments — 7th grade Bible presentations, senior addresses, senior-faculty basketball game, senior trip, senior walk, baccalaureate, senior breakfast, and, of course, graduation. Many special memories were made to wrap up thier journey together as a class at CRA.
Over a million dollars were awarded in scholarships to this class! We are thankful for their leadership and for thier dedication to excellence. We look forward to seeing all the good these former Falcons will accomplish for the cause of Christ!
Class of 2022 Awards
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Mr. CRA
Koda Yates
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Miss CRA
Molly Chunn
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Citizenship
Reagan Howard
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Citizenship
Jude Stewart
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School Spirit
Jay Kern
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Sportsmanship
Patrick Holder
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Second Miler
Carson Potter
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Valedictorian
Molly Chunn
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Salutatorian
MacKenzie Mitchell
CRA supporters continue to ensure the Academy’s success
The Spring Auction returned this year, and was once again a beautiful and heartwarming demonstration of generosity and love. We were blown away by the night's record-breaking grand total of $225,520.08! Also, the annual jogathon fundraiser brought in an additional $68,660.53!
Every dollar benefits our students and helps to secure the future of our school. So many good families believe in the deeply important mission of CRA and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the Academy's success.
We are thankful for you!
Looking ahead…
Welcome new faculty and board members
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Mrs. Kaitlyn Inman
Teacher
Mrs. Kaitlyn Inman comes to us from Pocahontas Middle School. She has 5 years of teaching experience and holds a master's degree. Kaitlyn is married to Garrett and has two children, Elias and Emma. They live in the Beech Grove community and attend Center Hill church of Christ.
Kaitlyn will be teaching junior high science, 7th grade math, and two technology classes. Kaitlyn will be an awesome addition to our team, and we are excited to have her! Please welcome Kaitlyn to our CRA family!
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Mrs. Ellen Cable
Teacher/Teacher’s Aid
Mrs. Ellen Cable will be joining us at CRA once again! Mrs. Ellen has a bachelor's degree and forty years of experience. Her duties will include teaching Algebra I and assisting in the work room. Ellen is married to Kevin Cable and attends Center Hill church of Christ.
Ellen retired at Buffalo Island Central this year. She previously taught at CRA from 1988-1990 and from 1997-2006. She also served as the PALS director at the Jonesboro campus.
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Mrs. Amber Webb
Board of Directors
Amber Webb will serve on the CRA Board of Trustees, beginning July 1, 2022.
Amber was born and raised in Jonesboro, AR, and transferred to CRA as a sophomore in 2003. Amber graduated from CRA in 2006, and then attended Harding University and UAMS in Little Rock to obtain her degree in Dental Hygiene.
Amber is married to Dr. Garrett Webb, a 2005 CRA Graduate and Family Dentist here in Paragould. Amber and Garrett have three boys at CRA, Camden, Collin, and Beckett. Amber and Garrett attend Center Hill church of Christ, where they help lead the Children’s Bible Hour program.
Amber and her family are very active in the community. Amber just completed her service time with the Greene County Junior Auxiliary, where she served on the board for two years.
Amber and Garrett enjoy spending time outside with their boys and traveling to new places whenever possible.
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Dr. Jacob McMillon
Board of Directors
Dr. Jacob McMillon will serve on the CRA Board of Trustees, beginning July 1, 2022.
Jacob grew up in the small community of Finch, where he still attends a small congregation called Liberty church of Christ with his wife of ten years, Katelyn, and their two boys, Ezra and Slate. Ezra is in kindergarten at CRA and Slate is in PALS.
Through high school at Greene County Tech and college at ASU, Jacob worked on his grandfather's farm east of Paragould. After undergraduate school, he attended UAMS College of Medicine in Little Rock, then completed his residency at UAMS North East in Jonesboro.
Jacob is a family physician at the Family Practice Clinic in Paragould. He and his family enjoy outdoor activities including camping, hiking, kayaking, and fishing.
