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Conquer Finals with the Pomodoro Technique: Study Smarter, Stress Less (12/7/2024) - Are you dealing with a sea of flashcards, textbooks, and growing due dates as final exams at NCAI are getting nearer and nearer? Think of your study grind being transformed into short, dynamic chunks of productivity that [...]
Sports Catch Up (Oct 28-Nov 1) (11/5/2024) - Boys JV Soccer Girls Varsity Soccer Sat 2/11 – Varsity vs American Nicaraguan School @ Sports Slam starting at 8:45 This Saturday, the girls on the soccer team woke up ready to play in the final of [...]
God Abroad: The Rewarding Trek (11/4/2024) - This article is part of a series. Imagine someone alone, surrounded by darkness. Imagine trying to protect something incredibly valuable from shadowy and unknown threats. Imagine facing the inky, depressing darkness every night, weary of what might [...]
Did Bathroom Passes Trick Us? (11/4/2024) - Bathroom Policy at School Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Students and Staff. Current Bathroom Policy and Its Intentions The school’s bathroom policy aims to teach students responsible time management, comparable to how adults handle breaks in the workplace. [...]
The Haunting of Link Manor (11/4/2024) - Story told by Mr Link, adapted by Grace Vilchez. A long time ago, but not as long ago as you might think, there was a boy named Jason Link. During this time, Jason was living in Nicaragua, [...]
Find God & Trust Him! (12/7/2024) - We’re going to have Andrea Torres (who you might recognize from Studying Abroad: the Waiting Adventure) from the graduating class of 2021 explain to us how we need to find God everyday and stay grounded on Him. [...]
Inside the Director’s Mind: Casting (12/7/2024) - On November 7, around 40 students came to the library excited to audition for the upcoming musical, Mary Poppins. Later that night, the roles were decided and around a quarter of the students were cut to the [...]
Sports Superlatives (12/4/2024) - And that’s a wrap to the 2024 soccer and volleyball season! We had many good games and great moments as teams and as a school community. As a fun way to end the season, here are some [...]
Boys’ Volleyball Team at NCAI? (12/4/2024) - NCAI athletics offers a variety of sports, including boys’ and girls’ soccer, basketball, and girls’ volleyball. There is noticeably no volleyball team for the boys of our high school. Many boys have expressed an interest in playing [...]
What To Expect These Jolly Holidays! (12/3/2024) - The Christmas season is a time to share joy-filled moments with friends and family, a time when we come together as a community to reflect on the true reason for the season. It is not the presents, [...]
Sports Catch Up (Nov 18-22) (12/2/2024) - Boys Varsity Soccer Tues 19/11 – Varsity vs Lincoln starting at 3:45 (NCAI) Wed 20/11 – Varsity @ ANS starting at 4:00 Fri 22/11 – Senior Recognitions and Varsity vs Parent/Teachers starting at 1:30 (NCAI) Boys JV [...]
Sports Catch Up (Nov 11-Nov 15) (11/16/2024) - Boys Varsity Soccer Mon 11/11 – Varsity @ Lincoln starting at 3:30 Wed 13/11 – Varsity vs Los Cedros starting at 2:45 Boys JV Soccer Wed 13/11 – JV vs Vision Celestial starting at 3:30 (NCAI) Boys [...]
Elias at the World Championships in Korea (11/4/2024) - I had the chance to grab a quick interview with Elias to discuss his trials, challenges, overall experience with the competition, and his backstory with this martial art. Elias shares that he has been doing taekwondo since [...]
Sports Catch Up (October 21-26) (11/4/2024) - Sports Recap for Oct 21-26 Boys Varsity Soccer Tues 22/10 – Varsity vs Argiro FC @ Palabra de Vida starting at 3:0 Sat 26/10 – Varsity vs Bautista de Masaya @ Sports Slam After a well fought [...]
Let’s go, Eagles! (11/2/2024) - On Monday, October 14th, the JV soccer team played against Iglesia de Cristo at Bautista as part of the Bautista Cup. After all players took the field, the whistle blew, and the game was underway. A swift turnover [...]
Sports Catch Up (October 14-18) (10/28/2024) - Sports Recap for Oct 14-18 Boys Varsity Soccer The NCAI Eagles Varsity soccer team finished their final group stage game in the Copa Fuente Pura on Monday, October 14th, with a victory over Inmaculada. This game was [...]
Senior Takeover for the Class of 2025 (6/4/2024) - Did anyone catch that big horse on the soccer field last Wednesday? Yep, that was our Senior Takeover in action! Let me give you the inside scoop on how it all went down… The Class of 2025 [...]
Mañana Deportiva (6/3/2024) - On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the Business and Entrepreneurship Club (BEC) hosted its final event of the school year, “Mañana Deportiva”!! This event was held at NCAI from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to celebrate mothers in [...]
Meet Your NCAI Student Council Representatives for 2024-2025! (6/3/2024) - The NCAI community is excited to introduce our new Student Council members for the upcoming year! Before we do, let’s extend a heartfelt round of applause and gratitude to our outgoing Student Council members from the 2023-2024 [...]
Elective Exploration Part 2 (6/3/2024) - This past year students got new opportunities to try different electives. Mae Ippel and I decided to interview students from different electives to get a little idea of what it’s like. If any of these electives interest [...]
Elective Exploration Part 1 (6/3/2024) - This semester all of the students have had the opportunity to try out new skills and learn new things through the quarterly electives. Natalia Jurgenson and I have had the opportunity to interview some teachers and students [...]
Studying Abroad: South Korea (5/23/2024) - “Seoul!! A clean, crowded, and colorful blend of old and new, modern and historical, latest tech and antique – and ohhhhhhh the food!” Mrs Stuebner exclaims. If you didn’t know, she and her husband fulfilled a dream [...]
The Who, What, When, and Where of the JV Girls Basketball Team (5/20/2024) - “A good basketball team is one that enjoys the sport, plays well together and works hard to continue improving their basketball skills,” shared head coach, Amanda Gutierrez. NCA’s JV girls basketball team practices with our older Varsity [...]
The Newsies (4/15/2024) - Every year, NCAI musicals are a highlight for many of us, whether you are participating or cheering on the cast from the audience. This year, directors Mrs. Uhl and Miss Hoogeveen, brought the excitement of Newsies to [...]
Get To Know Your Seniors Part.4 (2/19/2024) - Hello and welcome to this year’s fourth and final edition of “Get to Know Your Seniors”. We hope you have learned a lot about your most experienced NCAI students and learned a lot from them. Enjoy these [...]
Get To Know Your Seniors Part.3 (2/8/2024) - Welcome to “Get To Know Your Seniors” Part 3! It’s been so fun to interview these wonderful young men and women, sharing their experiences and advice has been great and funny to hear. They definitely bring life [...]
Meet Mrs. Adams! (2/8/2024) - New year means new people! Every year the Eagle Eye publishes an article so that students can learn more about the new teachers who have come to NCAI. Some of you may already know Mrs. Adams, either [...]
NCAI’s Business Entrepreneurship Club Takes Flight! (10/31/2023) - We are thrilled to introduce NCAI’s newest addition: the Business Entrepreneurship Club! This club was formed with several key objectives in mind. First and foremost, it aims to provide students interested in business with an opportunity to [...]
Fiestas Patrias and NCA (10/30/2023) - Matthew 6:26 “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?” This year NCA had [...]
Archived: Fiestas Patrias and NCA - Archived (10/25/2023) - Matthew 6: 26 “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?” This year NCA [...]
New Gym in High School! (10/11/2023) - Attention all fitness enthusiasts and gym-goers at NCAI; we’re happy to announce the grand opening of our newly revamped gym area! The transformation has been nothing short of spectacular, and it’s time to spread the word about [...]
Get To Know Your Seniors Part.2 (10/4/2023) - Welcome back to “Get To Know Your Seniors!” It is important to know the people who have been at NCA for a while now. They have experienced ups and downs, but overall enjoyed NCA and will miss [...]
Get To Know Your Seniors Part.1 (10/4/2023) - Do you know your seniors? This semester the Eagle Eye will focus on our seniors. This is our first article out of 4, the second half of this paper will also be posted this quarter, while the [...]
Studying Abroad; The Waiting Adventure! (9/21/2023) - As I was watching Moana the other day I realized that, from the start, Moana has always believed that “there’s more beyond the reef”. She has always wished to explore and discover what’s out there. But as [...]
What Will Next Year Be Like? (6/2/2023) - The rumors are true! As everybody must have heard, our next 2023-2024 school year will not be the same. In a recent interview with Mr. Star, a lot of these concerns were clarified. The overall statement he [...]
Thrive Retreat 2023 (5/16/2023) - In the hot, hot days of April, the NCAI middle schoolers got to go to their beloved retreat! From April 14 to the 16th, students from 7th and 8th grade went to the Isla de Ometepe with [...]
Supporting Students with SOAAR (5/4/2023) - SOAAR is a program that has been a part of NCA for a while, but a lot of people don’t know what it is about or have questions related to the program. I talked with Mr. Ippel [...]
HACIA Democracy (4/19/2023) - What is HACIA Democracy? This is an annual conference that takes place in different Latin American countries where it simulates the proceedings of the Organization of American States (OAS). This conference is exclusively for high school students [...]
January Recap (3/1/2023) - Hello student body! A new year has started and the first month is already gone! January was a great month to kick off the school year; there was a perfect balance between events that made the new [...]
The Origins of Christmas (12/21/2022) - Christmas is a weird tradition if we really think about it. Santa Claus, reindeer, pine trees, where does it all come from? The answer for this is very complex as no one can pinpoint a single origin [...]
Thrive Christmas Party (12/21/2022) - On Saturday, December 3, students from 6th-8th grade got to travel to Ruby Ranch to celebrate the last Thrive of 2022 and the birth of Christ Jesus. The day started great- buses were there on time, kids [...]
Powerpuff Girls (11/23/2022) - We all know who the Powerpuff Girls of NCA are. The three wonderful ladies that meet us everyday when we are at our lowest. Either hungry, tired, or both, these three are always ready to give us [...]
National Honor Society (11/23/2022) - The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization known for character, leadership, high academics, and service. Founded in 1921, it has been a successful activity for 19 years in our school community. In order to be admitted [...]
College Spotlight: Wheaton College (11/18/2022) - Wheaton is a great college found in Illinois. It’s a college of recognized academic excellence based on the truths of Jesus in the Bible, undoubtedly making it an excellent choice for NCAI students after high school. Wheaton [...]
NCAI Authors (10/18/2022) - Something that a lot of people do not know is that our school currently has some published authors. I decided to have a short interview with two of our very talented writers so they could tell us [...]
Our Former NCAI Teachers: Where Are They Now? (10/4/2022) - I recently embarked on the journey of interviewing some of our former and very beloved teachers, mainly to check in with them. I was able to contact Mr. Hamilton, past high school History and Geography teacher, and [...]
Beneath the Sawdust (9/21/2022) - Mr. Erick Obet Quiroz Cruz, our beloved woodwork teacher, has walked a long path to arrive where he is today in NCA. At the age of twenty-one, Mr. Erick immigrated to Mexico City as an illegal worker [...]
Dear Holly – NCAI’s Advice Column (9/21/2022) - Dear Holly, In NCAI we study in a fairly inclusive and diverse community, it’s great to see it but it doesn’t really affect me in any way. My classmates treat me equally and I don’t feel left [...]
Get to Know Your Teacher! (9/19/2022) - Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! A new school year means new challenges, experiences and especially new, awesome people. Some of you might have already met Mrs. Quail, she is currently teaching middle school English in the [...]
Senior Spotlight (5/19/2022) - Diana:How many years have you been at NCA?I’ve been at NCA since Prek-1, so for 15 years now. What are your plans for after graduation?After graduation, I am going to Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, and [...]
What A Night! (5/19/2022) - Antonella Vílchez Banquet 2022 During late April, the much anticipated event of the year took place on our school grounds. The Banquet. Months of preparation resulted in a whimsical and magical night. The High School Student Council [...]
Dear Holly (4/22/2022) - Dear Holly, Lately, school has been very tough. I feel very anxious from all the piles and piles of homework due. I try to stay on top of it besides participating in extracurricular activities. It’s been so [...]
Archived: Dear Abby - Archived (3/17/2022) - Dear Holly,Lately, the school has been very tough. I feel very anxious from all the piles and piles of homework due. I try to stay on top of it besides participating in extracurricular activities. It’s been so [...]
Photography Club (3/15/2022) - Every Monday at lunch, anyone who is interested in photography can meet in Mrs. Uhl’s room. Featured below are a few photos taken during the first semester.
Senior Spotlight (3/15/2022) - From Left to Right: Cecilia Kim, Alyssa Hernandez, Gabriel Gomez, Cesar Menocal, and Kaden Uhl CINDY MENDOZA 1. How many years have you been at NCA? I have been at NCAI since 2007, so this is my [...]
Book Talk (3/14/2022) - The NCA library has so many books that it is hard to choose which one should be your next read, and so I picked out some book recommendations that you should really consider checking out. All the [...]
2021-2022 Electives (11/7/2021) - NCA has a wonderful selection of electives for students to choose from. This year we were introduced to quarterly electives for the first time. This is very exciting because now we have the possibility to take up [...]
Miss Comstock Interview (10/14/2021) - Can you introduce yourself to the NCAI community? My name is Miss Comstock, I am 22 years old, and I moved here from Illinois. I went to school in Chicago at a college called Moody Bible Institute. [...]
Another’s Narrative (10/9/2021) - Pictured: Mikayla Lang/Photographer: Grace Largaespada “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” – C.S. Lewis Essays, tests, quizzes, projects, sports practices, band [...]
Meet Mr. Hamilton (10/1/2021) - With the new year comes new faces in the classroom, new amazing individuals to meet. As all of you should already know, Mr. Hamilton is teaching history to many of the upperclassmen. Although you may be taking [...]
Archived: How One Battle Made an Impact - Archived (6/13/2021) - “Be the Change you Wish to See in the World” – Mahatma Gandhi Everyone will say that life eventually comes to an end, so don’t stress about it. Then why as an 18-year-old student am I letting [...]
Archived: The Next Year - Archived (6/5/2021) - Congratulations to the NCA student body for making it through an especially eventful year! Although we started it behind computer screens, only virtually connected, we have progressed to a state where classes, as well as many special [...]
Archived: Reflection on Spiritual Emphasis Day - Archived (3/24/2021) - Although a week has passed since the long-awaited Spiritual Emphasis Day, its impact on our school body has continued. I was able to have the privilege to hear a number of personal thoughts from my peers. What [...]
Archived: NCA Spiritual Emphasis Day - Archived (3/8/2021) - NCA continues its yearly tradition of Spiritual Emphasis Day on March 12, a time greatly anticipated by many. Every year, the school is blessed with an opportunity to grow closer to God and with other brothers and [...]
Archived: High Schoolers’ Advice - Archived (3/7/2021) - High school students have learned a lot about classes, life, and relationships throughout their time at NCAI. Some of them were willing to share their best advice with you all. Enjoy! “Do your homework.” – Kevin McKay [...]
Archived: Life 101 - Archived (2/23/2021) - Plays at NCA are not as common as musicals; nevertheless, they are just as intriguing. Life 101 is a play created by Willyn Webb along with some lines and scenes added by the directors of the play [...]
Archived: COVID Christmas - Archived (12/21/2020) - 2020 is coming to an end and a new year is upon us which means the holidays are near. However, the whole world is still dealing with a pandemic. This year’s annual traditions may not look the [...]
Archived: Eagle Eye Interviews Two of NCAI’s Newest Teachers - Archived (11/21/2020) - NCAI is looking forward to the day when two of its newest teachers, Mr. Link and Mr. Cuttino, will be able to be physically present at school. Circumstances have kept them from traveling to Nicaragua, although they [...]
Archived: Meet Our New Classmates Featuring Rodrigo Cabrales, and Sydney and Amelie Martin! - Archived (11/19/2020) - Being the “new kid” can be very challenging because you are not familiar with the school environment or the student body. NCAI is an international school, meaning that we have many people from all over the world [...]
Archived: Get to Know Miss Lillemo! by Bryan Sandahl - Archived (11/4/2020) - At NCA, changes are a normal part of life. Many people come and go, depending on where the Lord takes people. While it is sad to see some people go, such as friends and teachers, we can [...]
Archived: Get to Know the Lovely Miss Comstock! - Archived (11/4/2020) - With all of the craziness of COVID, it can be difficult to get to know the new students and/or faculty that have arrived at NCA this school year. One of the newest additions to the teachers here [...]
Archived: The Return to School Amidst a Global Pandemic by Bryan Sandahl - Archived (10/18/2020) - NCA’s students share their thoughts on the new academic school year 2020. What a year it has been so far! This year has been defined as a year of unexpected events that have impacted not only Nicaragua [...]
Archived: Learning From a Distance - Archived (10/18/2020) - 2020 has been a rather complicated year to say the least. With the spread of a worldwide virus and various disasters affecting different regions, there has been little about which to be calm. However, God has remained [...]
Archived: New Year, New Opportunities - Archived (10/18/2020) - This school year has been quite different from anything the NCA community has experienced before. When COVID-19 hit, our school closed for a quarter and a half, and online school was implemented as an alternative. However, currently, [...]
Archived: Eating Disorders and the Media - Archived (5/14/2020) - By Julia Holsinger Can you believe that twenty years ago, female fashion models weighed 8% less than the average woman? Surprisingly, that percentage has almost tripled in today’s fashion industry (Oakes). Current public broadcasts of the ideal [...]
Archived: Coronavirus: Under the oppressed rule of Confinement. - Archived (4/15/2020) - New Decade. New Virus. New Actions. New Future. By: Ange Martinez “Stay home. Stay five feet away from me. Wash your hands. No trips to school. No hangouts at your friend’s house. No stepping outside of this [...]
Archived: Breaking the Stigma: Mental Disorders - Archived (3/9/2020) - It is normal to take medication to ease physical pain, or to seek a specialist when we become sick. A positive response is received when we become injured and have to endure special procedures in order to [...]
Archived: StuCo Elections: A Popularity Contest? - Archived (3/9/2020) - By: Julia Holsinger Student Councils extend throughout the world in schools all over the globe. Whether by the name Student Senate or Student Government, or any other title, their responsibility is to become the medium through which [...]
Archived: Meet the Class of Seniors of 2020 - Archived (3/9/2020) - Alison Gonzalez This senior has been in NCAI since the seventh grade. She has shown her potential intellectually by participating in HACIA Democracy and athletically by being on the volleyball team. Although many people assume she is [...]
Archived: Meet Your Seniors by Daniella Morales - Archived (10/25/2019) - Branden Faber Branden was born in Luverne, Minnesota on the last day of February, which he sometimes likes to joke is the 29th, in the year 2002 but he lived most of his childhood in South Dakota. [...]
Archived: Ana Kassandra Rugama- Meet the Class of 2020 Seniors - Archived (9/8/2019) - Meet The Class of 2020 Seniors Ana Kassandra Rugama Ana is a seventeen-year-old girl who has studied here in NCAI for most of her life. She is pretty hard to miss around campus with her enthusiastic personality, [...]
Archived: The Eagles Have Crashed Landed - Archived (9/8/2019) - The Eagles Have Crash Landed By: Bryan Sandahl Ouch! The Eagles men’s soccer team has started off to a rough start. Will they be able to turn their season around? The Eagles started off the [...]
Archived: A Peace Treaty With Earth - Archived (9/8/2019) - A PEACE TREATY WITH EARTH By: Lucia Garcia Through many years, our planet has been affected by several problems regarding waste, pollution, and contamination. Although it may not seem alarming, it is extremely important that we, [...]
Archived: Benefits of Strength Training - Archived (9/8/2019) - Benefits of Strength Training By: Julia Holsinger “I can’t do it.” My muscles are straining against the weight and I shake under the effort. Every ounce of my body tenses as I grit my teeth. “Yes, [...]
Archived: The Investigation by Kaleb Doutt - Archived (5/8/2019) - The Investigation Witness #1: Well, it all began back in ‘09 when they first met in prison. Witness #2: Once we left that day, which I can still remember clearly – it was a rather special [...]
Archived: Dr. Sjoberg by Will McGrew - Archived (5/8/2019) - Dr. Sjoberg Dr. Sjoberg, known to many as Doctor or simply Doc, has been a Chemistry, Physics, and Geometry teacher at NCAI for four years and at the end of this school year he will move [...]
Archived: Ultimate Frisbee Juvenil (UFJ) Tournament-Julia Holsinger - Archived (5/1/2019) - It all began on Friday, March 29th at 4:30 AM. Everyone was seated on the front stoop of the NCAI campus awaiting the extensive journey that lay before them. After a quick meeting led by the coaches, [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Julia Holsinger - Archived (4/9/2019) - Hey! I’m Julia Holsinger. I am sixteen years old and a sophomore, almost junior, in high school. I’m originally from Ohio, but have lived in Nicaragua for almost seven years. I have three brothers, two of whom [...]
Archived: Striving towards Championship by Ange Martinez - Archived (3/26/2019) - Striving towards Championship On January 29, 2019, the Upper Elementary students of Nicaragua Christian Academy International embarked on their first Olympics Retreat. Accompanied by teachers and junior counselors, they started their retreat with an opening ceremony. To [...]
Archived: House of Hope by Lucia Garcia - Archived (3/26/2019) - Last Thursday, the junior and senior girls had the opportunity to attend a service field trip at House of Hope. House of Hope is an organization that rescues women and children, victims of prostitution and sex trafficking. [...]
Archived: Future Senior Interview by Kaleb Doutt - Archived (3/26/2019) - Future Senior Interview on Kaden Doutt Q: What would you say is your best memory from NCAI? A: Being interviewed to be featured on The Eagle Eye…that was a joke. Q: A six-year-old asks you [...]
Archived: Striving towards Championship by Ange Martinez - Archived (2/11/2019) - Striving towards Championship On January 29, 2019, the Upper Elementary students of Nicaragua Christian Academy International embarked on their first Olympics Retreat. Accompanied by teachers and junior counselors, they started their retreat with an opening ceremony. To [...]
Archived: Senior Inspection by Julia Holsinger - Archived (2/5/2019) - Senior Inspection As this year nears its resolution, I thought it would be a good idea to get to know our seniors before they depart from NCAI and begin this new chapter of their lives. Each one [...]
Archived: Is solving the Rubik’s cube hard? by Ana Kassandra Rugama - Archived (2/5/2019) - Is solving the Rubik’s cube hard? Well if you do think that it is hard you’ll be pleased to know that a 3×3 or a Rubik’s cube can be solved in twenty moves. Even if the cube [...]
Archived: Senior Interview: Abi Weed by Bella Tsao - Archived (2/5/2019) - Senior Interview: Abi Weed If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? Involved, busy, educational What would you say is your best memory from school? Launch retreat at Young [...]
Archived: Voices by Chris M. - Archived (2/5/2019) - Faking the laugh, hiding the tears Do they know the real me? Wanting to run away from all the fears Do they think i’m a freak? Loud voices shouting [...]
Archived: DALE Nicaragua - Archived (10/21/2018) - By: Kaleb Doutt Throughout history there have been multiple specific and pivotal moments for society, government, and economy. These pivotal moments are what have shaped this continent as we know it today. They are what have leapt [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Will McGrew - Archived (10/13/2018) - Hi, my name is William McGrew and I am 16 years old. Presently I am in 11th and have not much writing experience other than an essay I just wrote for Miss Pasker. This is my first [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Lucia Garcia - Archived (10/13/2018) - My name is Lucia Garcia, I’m in 11th grade and I’m 17 years old. Writing has been one of my passions since I can remember. When I have access to a journal, a pencil and inspiration, that’s [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Daniella Morales - Archived (10/13/2018) - My name is Daniella Morales, I’m a junior, and I’m currently 15 years old. I wrote poems last year in the eagle eye and I enjoyed it so much I had to join again this year. I [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Will Van Zoest - Archived (10/12/2018) - Hey y’all! My name is Will VanZoest, i am seventeen, and i am a senior. I have been interested in photography for four years but only been calling it my hobby for two. Throughout those years my [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Bella Tsao - Archived (10/12/2018) - Hi! My name is Bella and I’m a senior this year. I’m from Taiwan and speak Mandarin. When I have free time, I usually draw or read comics; I’m very passionate towards drawing. The reason I joined [...]
Archived: Soccer Team Copa: Calasanz School Performance - Archived (2/12/2018) - The soccer team last year impressed everyone with their amazing performance at Copa Calasanz. Here they won two consecutive games; this placed them in first place at the beginning of this event. Their first game against Colegio [...]
Archived: Seniors: Pamela - Archived (2/12/2018) - If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? Self-improvement Leadership HARSH but GOOD What would you say is your best memory from school? Debates If you could relive a [...]
Archived: Income Disparity and Poverty in Latin America - Archived (2/12/2018) - There is a kind of rumor that dies down in a matter of days and the kind that lives throughout centuries and becomes reality. So has proven the catchphrase “the rich get richer and poor get poorer” [...]
Archived: An Open Letter to Freshmen - Archived (2/12/2018) - Dear Freshman, Welcome to the first year of high school! You might feel nervous, but you don’t have to. We all felt nervous on our first year as freshmen. The only things you need to do [...]
Archived: The Power of Satan - Archived (2/12/2018) - Anton LaVey once stated, “Satanism is not a white light religion; it is a religion of the flesh, the mundane, the carnal- all of which are ruled by Satan, the personification of the Left Hand Path”(TOP). Satanism [...]
Archived: Seniors- Yebin Park - Archived (11/1/2017) - If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? If I could describe my life in school in three words, they would be: chill, interesting, and fun/boring. What would you say [...]
Archived: When Will We See? - Archived (11/1/2017) - The grounds shake, the clouds weep For the damage we’ve caused is too deep Our home, our land calls for our help While we smile and ignore the yelp Our world is falling apart [...]
Archived: Fiestas Patrias - Archived (11/1/2017) - On September 13, 2017, Nicaragua Christian Academy International had the pleasure of celebrating the 196th anniversary of Central American Independence. The Festival Cultural Nicaraguense was packed with performances ranging from kindergarteners to seniors and even faculty members. [...]
Archived: Physics - Archived (11/1/2017) - Physics is a term that most people understand and fear. Simply, it is “the study of matter, energy and the interaction between them (Physics).” Yet, what physicists actually do is something that people fail to comprehend. We [...]
Archived: College Fair - Archived (11/1/2017) - On Wednesday, September 27, NCAI juniors and seniors visited the American Nicaraguan School to participate in the college fair of the Council of International Schools. This college fair consisted of 30 universities, most of which are in [...]
Archived: Seniors: Jiwoo - Archived (10/28/2017) - If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? Lazy, tired, difficult What would you say is your best memory from school? When I waited for the bell after finishing my [...]
Archived: The Dance - Archived (10/28/2017) - A man now stands all alone by the door His heart aches, watching the girl he adores Love never seemed to come for him now A sparkling pink dress, she wears tonight [...]
Archived: Spirit Week!!! - Archived (10/9/2017) - During October 2 to October 6, everyone enjoyed wearing cool outfits instead of uniforms. The themes from Monday to Friday were pajama day, crazy hair day, meme day, same color day, and class shirt day. At the end [...]
Archived: Autobiography- Bella Tsao - Archived (10/9/2017) - Hello （＞ｙ＜)! My name is Bella Tsao, and this is my fourth year both at NCA and in Nicaragua. Being a junior, this year is filled with a lot of stress, but I still want to participate in school [...]
Archived: High School Retreat 17-18 - Archived (10/8/2017) - This past week, many took part in this years annual youth group retreat. It was held around four hours aways at a relatively well known camp run by Vida Joven. The premise of this year’s retreat was [...]
Archived: Senior Questions- Isaac Brassfield - Archived (10/8/2017) - If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? Raising the roof. What would you say is your best memory from school? I can’t share that with the public If you could relive [...]
Archived: Senior Questions- Emma Edgar - Archived (10/8/2017) - If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? Stressful, fun, stellar. What would you say is your best memory from school? Any memory that has to do with people. [...]
Archived: Not Living to Impress - Archived (10/8/2017) - Hermann Hesse stated, “It is not for me to judge another man’s life. I must judge, I must choose, I must spurn, purely for myself. For myself, alone.” Defined by Merriam Webster, judgement is the process of [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Gabe Holsinger - Archived (9/6/2017) - Hello all, My name is Gabriel Holsinger, but everyone calls me Gabe. I am a senior from the great state of Ohio. You may know me as the brother of my three siblings Andy, Ben, and Julia-two [...]
Archived: Junior Senior Retreat 2017 - Archived (9/6/2017) - This 24th and 25th of August, the juniors and seniors of NCAI went to Centro ABEM to participate in what is for some their last leadership retreat. The retreat highlighted the school’s mission of GRACIA (Gratitude, Respect, [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Haroldo Urbina - Archived (9/6/2017) - My name is Haroldo Urbina. I am a senior at NCAI. I have been at NCA since kinder, and I like it here. I am 17 years old, and my birthday is the 31st of March; it [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Daniella Morales - Archived (9/6/2017) - My name is Daniella Morales; I’m 14 years old and a sophomore in high school. My mom is from Nicaragua, and my dad is from Puerto Rico. I was born in Miami Beach, Florida, and I moved [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Sandra Ubeda - Archived (9/6/2017) - Hey! My name is Sandra Ubeda, and I am currently a Senior at NCAI. Senior year is filled with several responsibilities like planning fundraisers, class meetings, college applications, etc; however, when I am not working on school [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Joycelin Kim - Archived (9/5/2017) - Hello, my name is Joycelin EunJe Kim. I am South Korean, but was born in Guatemala. I have been at NCAI for eight years now and am currently a senior. Some of my hobbies are reading books, [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Hector Wilkinson - Archived (9/5/2017) - My name is Hector Wilkinson and I am a senior at Nicaragua Christian Academy International. I have attended this school since fourth grade, and so far it has been the best experience I’ve had. I am currently 18 years [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Ange Martinez - Archived (9/5/2017) - My name is Ange Martinez, and I’m 14 years old. I’m a sophomore at Nicaragua Christian Academy International. I have several hobbies that I enjoy. I like playing the piano, the flute, and the drums. I like [...]
Archived: Autobiography: Samantha Hakes - Archived (9/5/2017) - Samantha Hakes Autobiography [...]
Archived: AP Test - Archived (5/22/2017) - During the past two weeks, NCAI students took part in an event that some have dreaded and others have looked forward to: AP testing. AP tests are exams that the College Board offers for students who seek [...]
Archived: Hydrocarbons - Archived (5/12/2017) - “Name the following hydrocarbon,” read the instructions on the test. Can its name be 2, 3 – Dimethylheptane. No…the teacher said it was 3 – ethyl, 2 methylheptane Or, wait. Is it 2-3 Dimethylpentane? As I [...]
Archived: Senior Questions: Nate Izzo - Archived (4/25/2017) - If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? Cool, I guess. What would you say is your best memory from school? Not really a single memory, but all the times [...]
Archived: Senior Questions: Obed Miranda - Archived (4/25/2017) - 1. If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? Very educational, yes. 2. What would you say is your best memory from school? The retreat in Campo Alegria was fun, [...]
Archived: Senior Questions: Genid Silva - Archived (4/25/2017) - If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? Three words that describe my school year are: Stressful, Enjoyable, Memorable. 2. What would you say is your best memory from school? [...]
Archived: Senior Questions: Gabriel Sevilla - Archived (4/24/2017) - If you could describe your life in school in 3 words, what would it be? I am DELIGHTFUL. What would you say is your best memory from school? Tape Game or Youth group. If you could [...]
Archived: Life and War in Nicaragua Panel Reflection - Archived (4/20/2017) - On Thursday, April 6, 2017, the AP Language and Composition classes hosted several guests for a panel discussion on life and war in Nicaragua in the 1970s and 1980s. The juniors and seniors in these classes had [...]
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Archived: The Speaker Behind the Message - Archived (2/8/2017) - “Shame is a chain, love is a hammer”. These were the words that came from David Russell, former NCAI teacher, as he preached during Spiritual Emphasis Week. These were the words that impacted many lives, including mine. [...]
Archived: Color Run Q&A – Emma Edgar - Archived (2/7/2017) - Was this your first Color Run? Yes. What were some of the things you liked about this year’s Color Run? What were some of the things you didn’t like? I loved the color war at the end [...]
Archived: Color Run Q&A- Dr. Sjoberg - Archived (2/7/2017) - Was this your first Color Run? No, my first Color Run was last year where I stood at the corner of the Cow Path encouraging runners as they entered the final stretch of the race. How [...]
Archived: Color Run Q&A – Rebeca Reyes - Archived (2/7/2017) - Had you been at a Color Run before this year? I have never actually participated in the Color Run. However, last year I helped the Seniors a little bit during the Pancake selling. It was a great [...]
Archived: Color Run Q&A – Ramiro Lopez - Archived (2/7/2017) - Was this your first Color Run? YES, this was my first time to ever participate in the color run, but last year I came and saw the run. What were some of the things you liked about [...]
Archived: Run or Dye 2k17 - Archived (2/7/2017) - It was early morning on Saturday. The scene was marked by a mild and pleasant climate, the dim light of the awakening sun, and the presence of half-asleep seniors in their stations; it would have been a [...]
Archived: Student Opinions about Spiritual Emphasis Day - Archived (2/7/2017) - I went around campus asking students their opinions about this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Day. I asked them about the impact SED had on their life, their main takeaway from the event, and the session they enjoyed the [...]
Archived: Importance of Electrolytes - Archived (2/4/2017) - It is probable that the word “electrolyte” has been taught to you in multiple science classes. Whether you remember the meaning of this word or not, this science term has the ability to impact our daily lives. [...]
Archived: Iron: Friend of the Human Body - Archived (1/7/2017) - Iron, the most widely known metal of the periodic table. Found in group 8 and period 4 on the transition metal section of the periodic table, iron is known mostly for its toughness and usefulness in construction. [...]
Archived: Too Pretty - Archived (12/19/2016) - I recently saw a magnet that said “I am too pretty to do math” in pink, bubbly letters. My immediate reaction was frustration. I felt sad that such a magnet exists, and mad at the company who produced [...]
Archived: ISIS in Mosul - Archived (12/19/2016) - Mosul is the largest city in northern in Iraq, and since 2014 ISIS has controlled the city. This is an important caliphate of the Islamist group, and the recapturing of the city would mean major progress in [...]
Archived: Ultimate Frisbee: More Than Just a Game - Archived (11/30/2016) - From one-time tourists, to full-time residents, children to adults, men to women, and North Americans to Africans, ICF ultimate frisbee has attracted a wide range of people to its field. These pick-up games started when a group [...]
Archived: Death of the Billy Goat: The One in which the Chicago Cubs Won their First Championship in 108 Years - Archived (11/19/2016) - Bottom of the 10th. Everybody’s nerves are strained. The pitcher knows that his is the most important job right now; if anything, he really hopes that he can fare better than his predecessors. The first 2 outs come [...]
Archived: On Sports - Archived (11/15/2016) - Sports. It is hard to even attempt to expound on all of the feelings and connotations that the term evokes; there are so many of them that one does not know where to begin. Indeed, one finds [...]
Archived: NCAI Fall Sports Program - Archived (10/27/2016) - Want to find a good way to support NCAI? Come and cheer on your NCAI Eagles! This year’s fall sports program includes women’s varsity soccer and volleyball, and men’s varsity soccer. This year NCAI has also added [...]
Archived: Get Some Sleep! - Archived (10/27/2016) - Do you constantly feel tired? Do you have trouble focusing during class? Are you always in a bad mood ? If so, you might not be getting enough sleep. Don’t worry, you are not the only one! [...]
Archived: Soda Consumption - Archived (10/27/2016) - I’m sure everyone has been told, at some point in their life, that drinking soda is harmful and should be avoided, but has anyone ever explained why? If not, get ready to understand the effects of soda [...]
Archived: The Importance of Math - Archived (10/27/2016) - Math is a subject that many students dislike. Often times they ask themselves, “Why study such a thing that I will not use in the future?” To address such a question, we must realize that math is [...]
Archived: Can Money Buy You Happiness? - Archived (10/27/2016) - Sometimes people think they might be happier if only they had more money. But can money really give us the happiness we are seeking? In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the author shows that the pursuit [...]
Archived: Haiti after Hurricane Matthew - Archived (10/27/2016) - On October 4, 2016, Haiti was hit by the strongest hurricane it has experienced in a decade. It is estimated that Hurricane Matthew has killed as many as 900 people, making it the worst natural disaster to [...]
Archived: Caught in the Crossfire - Archived (10/27/2016) - Humans are deeply interconnected with the earth and the many species that inhabit this planet, a fact that most people forget. We hardly think about how the death of one species of animal will harm us, not [...]
Archived: The Three Tron Brothers: A Chemistry Tale - Archived (10/27/2016) - It had been a very stacked week of class after class, homework after homework, the monotonous busy routine of school life. Even the triplets of the Oxygen family struggled to keep up. The three of them, Pro [...]
Archived: What is Islam? - Archived (10/27/2016) - Many of us hear about Islam, but do we really know what it is? Islam is a major religion with more than 1.5 billion followers (Christianity has 2 billion) and can be found throughout the world. Even [...]
Archived: Why Bother with Sports in High School? - Archived (10/27/2016) - Written by: Samantha Hakes Coaches, parents, and teachers hear it from students all the time: “I don’t want to do a sport this year because I want to do well in school.” While this may be a [...]
Archived: Introductory Piece - Archived (10/27/2016) - Welcome Eagle Eye reader! The editorial team wants to extend its most cordial and warm regards to you all who take the time to read this wonderful assortment of articles that comprise our first edition this year. [...]
Archived: 27 ½ Pieces of Advice From Your Departing Seniors - Archived (6/8/2016) - There are only a couple days left until graduation. Each senior you’ve gotten to know has passed through the process of high school, as the classes before them did, and they learned not only about English and [...]
Archived: A Look Back at Some NCA Memories - Archived (6/8/2016) - August 2004 – First Day of School Not only was it my first day teaching at NCA, but it was the first time that NCA shortened classes to allow the second part of the day to be [...]
Archived: Inside, Outside, Upside Down - Archived (6/8/2016) - A Christian community has a number of high expectations. Some are internal–what we expect of ourselves; others are external–what outsiders expect of us. A Christian community that is a school adds another layer of expectations. Some are [...]
Archived: Left, Right, and the Other - Archived (6/8/2016) - Far away, in a galaxy long ago, there lived a People of the Left Hand. They were all left-handed. They threw with their left hands and ate with their lefts. They led with the left. An honorable [...]
Archived: 1∞ and Other Indeterminate Phenomenon - Archived (6/8/2016) - Perhaps you have pondered the mysteries and strange occurrences surrounding ∞, 1, and 0. These three numbers have baffled mathematicians for centuries, and are the result of much controversy and misunderstanding. And yet, all three of these [...]
Archived: What Kind of Education Will Take You Further – Anonymous - Archived (6/8/2016) - When my parents were my age, they went to very strict schools, where they mostly memorized numbers, facts, and events. They were also put under strict discipline regimens. Both of my parents claim that their experience in high [...]
Archived: Reflection – Kaitlyn Vanderwees - Archived (6/8/2016) - A tribute to my two grandfathers, Opa Wieringa and Opa Vanderwees: I have almost completed high school, and in the next few months I will be leaving my childhood home and the house I grew up in [...]
Archived: Book Release: Missionaries Are Real People, by Luke Rosenberger - Archived (5/9/2016) - Ellen Rosenberger, former NCA teacher and wife to Mr. Rose, recently wrote her first book called Missionaries Are Real People. It launched May 1st on Amazon! Missionaries Are Real People discusses what life is really like on [...]
Archived: Why Read About War? by Mario Fong - Archived (5/9/2016) - All books, including those that deal with war, can teach us something.
Archived: Confidence, The Ruler of the World - Archived (5/9/2016) - What is it that makes something in, out, fashionable, acceptable or unacceptable?
Archived: Falling - Archived (5/9/2016) - A student's thoughts expressed through poetry
Archived: Forgiveness – Mr. Seipel - Archived (1/18/2016) - A response to some of the Wiki Chapel questions
Archived: Ultimate Frisbee: Service meets Sports at NCA - Archived (1/18/2016) - About a month ago, the Student Council held Ultimate Frisbee intramurals. Almost 70 people signed up and played the sport for two weeks. One of the team leaders was Chasen Brokaw, a member of the NCAI/ICF community [...]
Archived: My Battle with Cancer -Alejandra Martinez - Archived (1/18/2016) - When I confessed to my loved ones that my tumors were cancerous, the looks of pity and sadness that I received made me feel degraded. I understood that they were trying to be empathetic, but deep [...]
Archived: The Impact of Japanese Animation or “Anime” at NCA- Nestor Fong - Archived (1/18/2016) - Tom and Jerry, Sponge Bob Square-pants, Fairly Odd Parents. What do they all have in common?
Archived: Keep it Classy, Sports Fans!- Jake Knox - Archived (12/8/2015) - Before the friendly soccer game between Turkey and Greece on Nov. 17, a moment of silence was held for the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks that occurred on Nov. 13, 2015. During this moment of silence, [...]
Archived: Thoughts on Neonplify -Adriana Rueda - Archived (12/5/2015) - ... [W]e headed to Neonplify Youth Group. I enjoyed the topic of the night because it made me reflect on the impact that we young people can make...
Archived: Planned Parenthood’s Real Plan, and Why We Shouldn’t Support It - Archived (12/2/2015) - Natalie Brassfield shares the history of as well as her personal views on an American institution, Planned Parenthood.
Archived: I Just Want To Sleep -Sam Izzo - Archived (12/2/2015)
Archived: Fitting In is Overrated-Michaella Marin - Archived (12/2/2015) - Michaella educates us on the differences between fashion and style
Archived: How Long Have you been at NCA? - Archived (11/25/2015) - Mr. Fajardo taught you P.E. …and he let you wear his straw hat. You listened to Mrs. Sonia tell you about about her hair routine… at least once …or heard her talk about her “third quinceañera.” You [...]
Archived: Love – Anonymous - Archived (11/24/2015) - Whenever I enter my great-grandmother’s room, the smell of old blankets and the warmth of the floor heater becomes alive in my memory and make my heart warm. My great-grandmother, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, is [...]
Archived: The Unintended Consequences of Electronic Devices-Da Hee Han - Archived (11/24/2015) - A teenage girl had an amazing life, with her loving friends and family. One day she got a cell phone as a Christmas present from her father. She was really excited that she got her first phone [...]
Archived: Book Review – Nestor Fong - Archived (11/23/2015) - Nestor Fong comments on the classic novel by Emily Brontë
Archived: What is ‘i’? -Paola Martinez and Joycelin Kim - Archived (11/18/2015) - Paola and Joycelin discuss a mathematical letter/number: 'i'.
Archived: Teacher Feature 2: Ms. Alex Pasker—By Peter Edgar - Archived (11/12/2015) - In the second installment of the series, Peter Edgar visits his interview with Ms. Pasker.
Archived: New Teacher Feature: Dr. Sjoberg— by Peter Edgar - Archived (10/15/2015) - Peter Edgar interviewed Dr. Paul Sjoberg as the first in his series on new teachers at NCA.
Archived: El Estrés- Adriana Rueda - Archived (10/12/2015) - In her first article, Adriana Rueda highlights one of teenhood's greatest challenges: stress.
Archived: A Letter From the Editors - Archived (10/12/2015) - In the first issue of the Eagle's Eye, co-editors Kaitlyn Vanderwees and Peter Edgar highlight their visions for the newspaper.
Archived: The SAT: How and Why It Changed—Kaitlyn Vanderwees - Archived (10/12/2015) - In her first independent article, Kaitlyn Vanderwees both discusses and instructs students about the new revisions to the SAT testing.