Quotes about cha - 2004 Students

“CHA was an incredible experience.  In my small town, there is very little diversity.  CHA enabled me to meet and get very close to a large group of diverse individuals.  The friendships and contacts I have made at CHA will stay with me for a very long time.”
-Robyn Smith, Community Christian Academy, Paducah

“CHA is a wonderful college experience.”
-Joel Cates, St. Mary HS, Paducah

“CHA changed me—for the better.  I learned so much about myself and others.  The classes were well taught, the activities were fun, and I had a good time.  There were no “bad days” at CHA.  Lack of sleep, definitely, but everyday was a good day.  I would highly recommend attending to anyone who is even remotely interested.”
-Emily Suhrheinrich, Lone Oak HS, Paducah

“CHA was the greatest experience ever.”
-Emily Krinard, Heath HS, Paducah

“It was an experience that I am glad to have had.  Meeting people who were “just” like me was great.  I don’t think I could have asked for a better group of faculty/staff, better classmates, or a better time here.”
-Rachel Blackburn, Lone Oak HS, Paducah

“CHA has been one of the most inspiring experiences in my life thus far.”
-Katelin Feeney, Community Christian Academy, Paducah

“CHA is a wonderful experience.  I wish I could do it over.  It was three of the best weeks of my life.”
-Danny Lorenz, Scott HS, Northern Kentucky

“CHA has been a wonderful experience and I would not change a minute of my time spent here.”
-Sarah Rogers, Bethlehem HS, Bardstown

“It’s a good choice to make.  The food’s bad, the bubble sucks, and the beds are hard, but, you know what?  It gets to you; you start to love these people. . . .  It’s great!”
-Brittany Goodenough, Trigg Co. HS

“I loved CHA.  That’s all I have to say about that.”
-Jenny Wilkins, Marshall Co. HS

“CHA was great.  I got to meet lots of great people.  Our classes truly stimulated my summer-idle mind.  The teachers, RCs, and leadership team was composed of great people who cared about every student.”
-Shanna Feezor, Marshall Co. HS

“This has been the best three weeks of my life because of the people.  I couldn’t be surrounded by any better people anywhere in the world.  It’s the opportunity of a lifetime.”
-Doug Bitner, Trico HS, Southern Illinois

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-Jonathan Allen, Madisonville North Hopkins HS, Hopkins Co.

“CHA has been a great experience.  It has challenged me to think about things, not just accept the answer.  Through CHA, I have learned the only dumb questions is a question not asked, and also that people aren’t always as they seem when you meet them.  I’ve had so much fun at CHA and made many new friends!  I can’t believe I didn’t want to come here.”
-Kayla Forrester, Portageville HS, MO

“CHA was a great experience, and I feel that there was a great learning environment.  There were students here that could relate, and that was great.  It also gave me a chance to experience college life.”
 -Ashton Schlitt, Portageville HS, MO

“The faculty, staff, and RCs are so supportive, kind, caring, and fun.  I will miss them greatly.  Seminar was an awesome experience; I’m glad I got to experience it.”
-Hillarie Shields, Bethlehem HS, Bardstown

“My CHA experience was amazing.  I never thought I could change or grow so much in such a little time span.  The staff and faculty genuinely cared and constantly showed open support.  The RCs were awesome because they [never] failed to brighten the day.  It was the hard work and dedication of these people combined with the open-mindedness of a group of teenagers that allowed the community to work.  This culmination provided a challenge for knowledge, an opportunity for adventure, and a chance to have fun.  I will never forget it!”
-Meghan Poole, Mercy Academy, Louisville

“CHA is an amazing experience.  Well worth sacrifices of your summer schedule.  Here you will grow as a whole person!”
-Sarah Couch, DuPont Manual HS, Louisville

“This was probably the most life-changing and fun-filled three weeks of my life.  You really do meet amazing people who will impact your life forever.”
-Carrie Daut, Mercy Academy, Louisville

“At first, I dreaded coming here, but now that I look back, I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.”
-Brittney Meredith, Lyon Co. HS

“Don’t think about applying, just do it.  You’ll have so much fun if you make it.”
-Nick Gilkey, Grayson Co. HS

“CHA was one of the most exciting experiences of my life!”
-Charlene Siza, Graves Co. HS

“Before arriving at CHA I was anxious and I’ll admit, scared to death.  I didn’t know what it would be like or if I’d get homesick.  Looking back, I wish the experience could last longer. . . . .  It was an experience that I would encourage everyone to participate in.  I’ve learned more about myself and others.  I’ve made friends that I hope to keep in touch with and friends that I’ll always remember.  Three weeks just wasn’t long enough and I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat.”
-Makayla O’Neill, Graves Co. HS

“One of the best decisions I ever made was coming to CHA.”
-Jerrod Jennings, Crittenden Co. HS

“It was one of the best times I’ve ever spent on a campus.  I loved the program and would do it again.  I recommend it to everyone who wants to meet other intelligent people, to debate, to have a good time, and to earn college credit.”
-Maurice McClellan, Frankfort HS

“It’s the best time of my life.  I’ve learned to become more self-reliant, I’ve made so many friends with students and staff alike, I learned while I had fun, and this is a once in a lifetime experience.  There are no words strong enough to describe how happy I’ve been or how much I’ve changed for the better.”
-Mannie Webb, Bowling Green HS, Bowling Green

“CHA has been wonderful for so many reasons.

1. I got the chance to be responsible for myself.
2. The classes were great fun.
3. The people are so wonderful here.

I might have learned a lot in class, but I feel like I’ve learned just as much about myself.  I’m sad to leave, but I know that I’ll go home more learned and confident than when I left.  Thank you.”
-Kindle Rouse, Riverside HS, Decatur Co., Tennessee