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In this episode of the PCA Alumni Podcast, we visit with Jenna Paulette — a rising star in the country music world and proud Prestonwood Christian Academy. Jenna opens up about her unique journey from growing up in North Texas, and working on her family's ranch, to taking the Nashville music scene by storm with her authentic cowgirl-country sound. She shares how her roots at PCA, faith in God, and strong family values laid the foundation for her identity both on and off the stage.

Jenna reflects on how the PCA helped shape her both spiritually and creatively, laying a strong foundation for the woman and artist she is today. She opens up about the pivotal moments in her journey, the personal sacrifices she's made in pursuit of her dream, and the challenges she's faced while navigating the music industry. With honesty and heart, Jenna shares her thoughts on what it means to balance faith, fame, and authenticity in a world that often pulls in different directions. She also speaks to the importance of trusting God’s timing — even when the path forward feels uncertain. 

Whether you're a fan of country music, a PCA alum, or simply someone chasing your calling, Jenna’s story will encourage and inspire you to step out in faith and pursue the purpose God has placed in your heart.

​Jenna is set to embark on her first headlining tour, the "Horseback Acoustic Tour," beginning April 10, 2025, in Castroville, Texas. This six-date tour will bring her authentic country sound to intimate venues across Texas and Oklahoma, including stops in Belton, Edmond, Conroe, Bluff Dale, and concluding in Paris on April 18. Fans can look forward to acoustic performances that showcase Jenna's heartfelt storytelling and musical artistry. More information on her tour can be found here: https://www.jennapaulette.com/ 

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In this episode of the Lions Leaving Legacies Podcast, we sit down with Chelsea Cunningham Paterson, Class of 2009, to hear her incredible story of faith and the lasting impact of a Christ-centered education. Chelsea shares how she first learned about Prestonwood Christian Academy through friends at church, how receiving Sponsor-A-Lion tuition assistance shaped her journey, and why she and her husband are committed to providing the same Kingdom Education for their children.

She reflects on the invaluable lessons PCA instilled in her, from guarding her heart and mind to confidently standing firm in her faith. Chelsea also shares how PCA strengthened her walk with Christ through Bible classes that deepened her understanding of Christianity and other worldviews, equipping her to speak confidently about her beliefs. The example set by teachers and coaches who prayed with and for her provided a strong foundation of faith. As a parent, she is passionate about providing her children with the opportunity to grow and learn in a loving community of fellow believers who will walk alongside them in their faith journey.

We are also excited to announce that Chelsea will serve as the Alumni Emcee for this year’s Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Awards Banquet!

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Alumni - make plans to attend the Alumni Christmas Party this Saturday, December 14th from 3-6 pm in the Student Life Center at PCA - there will be ice skating (yes, come and see for yourself), Santa, coffee, and festive treats - fun for all ages!

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We caught up with two outstanding PCA baseball players and alumni Ryan Patterson and Luke Savage at an alumni baseball gathering at Graham Field and got to chat with them about life and ministry - especially about their Blessed Feet ministry that takes old cleats and shoes to third world countries to bless those with less not only with some baseball equipment, but also with the Good News of Jesus Christ!

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Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!

NOTICE - click to register for the 2024 Alumni Flag Football tournament! The date is Friday, November 29th starting at 10:30 am at Lions Stadium. Lunch will be served by The Hamburger Man!!!

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You’re going to love this alumni podcast with Vinny Sigona - his story highlights so many of the incredible things about PCA - Minimester, incredible faculty and coaches who love Jesus and loved Vinny well, and God at work in and through the lives of our students and programs! We are excited for Vinny’s future - both on and off the basketball court!

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Guests: Aaron Ulmer (PCA alumni, Class of 2007), Stephen Bryant (PCA staff, coach, and dad), Mike Thornberry (PCA dad), Chris Housewright (PCA dad), and Dan Panetti (PCA staff and dad)

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The Forge is the latest movie from the incredible Christian movie producers the Kendrick Brothers (Alex, Stephen, and Shannon), who brought Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, and War Room to the big screens. This new movie is about the process of making a man - and it’s a powerful story of prayer, forgiveness, redemption, and salvation! 

The Forge opens in theaters across the country on Friday, August 23, 2024.

In the movie, Joshua Moore (older man, business owner) asks a younger Isaiah some important questions that cause Isaiah to pause and evaluate his life and future - here are those questions:

• 5 years from now, where do you want to be?

• What ways do you want to grow in the next year?

The Forge isn’t a “self-help” movie about making better decisions - Isaiah surrenders his life to Christ and as he begins to follow Jesus, his life and decisions are radically changed! The Forge also highlights the importance of walking in community - surrounded by others to hold us accountable and encourage us on our journey!

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Madison (Madi) is the third child of the Paulette family - all four (Alex, Jenna, Madi, and Garrett) graduated from PCA. Their mom, Traci, was a beloved Kindergarten teacher for 13 years at PCA. In 2019 Madi moved to Nashville, TN where she has been living and working. Madi has been teaching art for 10 years and a couple of years ago transitioned to an elementary art position at Lipscomb Academy. Madi met Smith Ahnquist near the end of her cancer journey and they were married on June 10, 2023. A large part of Madi’s story is her diagnosis and battle with breast cancer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29, which was a huge shock for a health-conscious young woman. Her journey is filled with incredible highs and lows and times when God showed up and provided for her in miraculous ways!

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Samantha is the oldest of Scott and Julie Seal’s children. Her brother Bennett graduated from PCA in 2023, and her sister Emerson is currently a freshman at PCA (class of 2027).

Samantha’s favorite memories of PCA begin with the powerful influence of her minimester trips! She was also very involved in PCA Theatre and was a very strong academic student. She matriculated from PCA to The University of Texas at Austin where she graduated in 2023. Samantha was also very involved in PBC’s youth choir and their choir mission trips and Fall Follies.

Samantha appreciates the Biblical worldview foundation that was established and cultivated during her time at PCA, especially with her involvement in Student Leadership Institute (SLi) and the Biblical Worldview Institute conferences each year.

Samantha was encouraged to apply to UT, an institution that is clearly unfriendly to a Biblical worldview - and she was asked by Dr. Moss if she needed more time in the temple or if she was ready to go to Babylon (metaphor for UT and the world). As Samantha prayed about where the Lord would want her to attend college, she felt the Lord leading her to UT and felt prepared and equipped by her time at PCA for the challenges and opportunities ahead of her in Austin! While at UT, Samantha worked for the Texas State Legislature and found her passion for politics!

Be praying for Samantha as she is currently living and working in Washington D.C. as the Special Assistant to Executive Director Chad Wolf and Strategic Communications Coordinator at America First Policy Institute.

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David started at PCA in sixth grade and graduated in 2007. His sister Kathryn (‘10) and brother Jonathan (‘16) attended and graduated from PCA as well. In addition to playing sports at PCA, David was also involved with a couple of the PCA musicals - Bye Bye Birdie and Thoroughly Modern Millie! David went to Honduras on one of his minimester trips and it was not only fun and a culture-shock, it was a spiritually transformative experience in his life and where he developed a heart for adoption!

David was hired by the late Brent Trammel (PCA dad with Jennalee have three boys and PCA alumni - Chase (‘15), Cole (‘19) and Tate (‘22)) and Rob Snyder to join their team at Karl Stortz and was sent up to Denver, CO with this position. David and Abby got married, moved to Colorado, and had a daughter born with special needs - a lot for a young family to deal with. If you’d like to learn more about David and Abby’s journey, check out their blog called Life with Hattie. Hattie was diagnosed with a rare chromosomal deletion known as 1Q43Q44 and is extremely rare, in fact there are only 55 reported cases in the world. David and Abby have two other daughters named Shiloh and Neela (adopted from India).

Don’t forget these upcoming PCA alumni events:

• Alumni Christmas breakfast/brunch - Saturday, December 16, 10:00 a.m., Stonebriar Country Club - bring the whole family for food, fellowship, and pictures with Santa!

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We had a great conversation with PCA Alumni Council president Chase Hilbert and communications committee member Madison (Gurley) Lewis about their time at PCA, some of the highlights, and many changes from when they walked the halls to where PCA is today! So many great memories - Homecoming, Minimester, some great teachers/experiences - enjoy reminiscing with Chase, Madison, and Alex on this program. If you’d like to watch this conversation, check out the PCA YouTube page here!

Make sure you look for some outstanding new ventures being rolled out by the PCA Alumni Council in the months ahead!

Alumni, we also want you to know about some upcoming events for you:

• Alumni flag football game, Friday, November 24, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Lion’s Stadium in Plano

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We had a fun and engaging conversation with PCA theatre teacher Pam Hurt and fine arts director Joel T. Rutherford about some (almost all) of the incredible theatre presentations that PCA has performed over the years.

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About PCA’s Theatre program:

Prestonwood Christian Academy has an award-winning and nationally-recognized theatre program that strives to provide Middle and Upper School students with a creative and multidisciplinary art form.

One of our objectives is to prepare serious theatre students for a future career in the theatre if that is their desire. Beyond that, by participating in theatre, students will gain preparation for whatever path they choose in life by creating good work habits, time management skills, poise and cooperative learning experiences. We believe that the arts are an epicenter of influence in our culture today and Christians need to be leading the way in creativity and excellence.

Some of the PCA alumni mentioned include: Jarrod Monk (‘04), Lindsey Prowse (‘08), Reid Corbin (‘12), Madison Paulette (‘10), Jenna Paulette (‘07), Alex Paulette (‘06), Alyse Ullery (‘11), Mollie-Claire Matthews (‘19), Harrison Ross (‘07), Chris Silverberg (‘09), Natalie Williams (‘09), Nick Daigle (‘11), Will Thomas (‘11), Ben Stidham (‘11), Reece Moore (‘19), Tony Reed (‘12), Lindsay Jones (‘11), Nate Jones (‘13), Hunter Hall (‘20), Avery Rudd (‘18), Janielle Kastner (‘08), Rebecca Birkenmeier (‘15), David Smith (‘18), Joshua Rutherford (‘21), Macaulay Hopper (‘10), Logan Daugherty (‘23), Logan Doyle (‘19), Jeremy Horstman (‘19), Timothy Crisp (‘18), Zach Albracht (‘17), Paige Price (‘17),   

The Fall play this year for the Plano campus is 12 Angry Jurors and show dates and times at PCA’s Black Box Theatre include Thursday, Nov. 2nd at 7:30 pm, Friday, Nov. 3rd at 7:30 pm, Saturday, Nov. 4th at 1:30 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 4th at 7:30 pm (click day for tickets).

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