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  • Boys Basketball is BACK! (2/6/2025) - Boys basketball is back, and so is Coach Sandahl! Nathan Sandahl is returning for his seventh year as coach of our boys’ basketball team. He is not only excited to help athletes improve their basketball skills but also to support their growth in other areas as well.  If you’re considering trying out for basketball or...
  • Color Run – Every Senior’s Dream (2/6/2025) - Every senior dreams of hosting the perfect color run—the kind of event that will be talked about for years to come. The exhilarating challenge of planning and executing an experience where every single participant leaves with a smile, drenched in color and unforgettable memories, is no small feat. It takes dedication, organization, and an unwavering...
  • HisStory SED 2025 with Mone, Kayla, and Jon! (2/6/2025) - Spiritual Emphasis Day is a big event that many students look forward to. It’s a day where we take a break from our day-to-day classes and have sessions to focus on our spiritual life. There are many sessions that focus on different areas of our life, with several speakers like parents, teachers, graduate students, and...
  • Girls’ Basketball is Back! (1/14/2025) - As the basketball season comes closer, it’s important to know what to expect for the tryouts and get to know your coach. This year, our girls’  basketball team will continue to be coached by Amanda Gutierrez. As the head coach, she is hopeful that lots of girls will try out, even if they’re new to...
  • 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 the Copa Fuente Pura. A large crowd gathered to watch. The game started a little late, but that...
  • 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 be watching you, what might be scheming to hurt you and what you’re protecting. I cannot imagine what...
  • 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. Students receive a limited number of bathroom passes each semester, intended as a guideline rather than a strict...
  • 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, in a house that functioned like a hotel, and he was the one in charge. This house, however,...
  • A Fresh Start for the New Year (1/14/2025) - “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” — Isaiah 43:18-19 There’s something special about starting new—a feeling of renewal, reformation, and refreshment. Starting...
  • 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.  Andrea starts off by saying, “while I was attending [NCAI], I would consider my relationship with God very...
  • 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 not only boost your focus but also make your study time more enjoyable. The Pomodoro Technique is here...
  • 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 final cast of 30 students. I interviewed Mrs Uhl, one of the musical’s directors, about the process to...
  • 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 sports superlatives for each team. All athletes got a form to vote for their peers and whoever had...
  • 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 volleyball on a school team, but nothing has been done. However, there could be a strong and successful...
  • 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, food, or break from school that make Christmas special, but the celebration of our Messiah’s birth. While today’s...
  • 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 Soccer Wed 20/11 – Tentative game at 3:30 at NCA; awaiting confirmation.  Boys Middle School Soccer Mon 18/11...
  • 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 Middle School Soccer Mon 11/11 – Middle School vs Chiqui FC starting at 3:30 (NCAI) Girls Varsity Soccer...
  • 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 he was 12 years old. He said that as a young kid, he was always extremely passionate about...
  • 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 game, NCAI Varsity Soccer boys lost 0-2 in the Copa Semifinal. With the disadvantage of not having their...
  • 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 led to Samuel Vado’s early shot on goal, giving Iglesia de Cristo’s goalkeeper a hard save. Though unsuccessful,...
  • 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 just as entertaining as the others in the group stage, which ended with NCA advancing to the quarterfinals...
  • 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 launched its senior takeover with a Roman Empire theme! Our senior officers, including Emily Alfaro as President, Abdias...
  • 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 honor of the upcoming Mother’s Day. The event featured a Zumbatón and a soccer game, organized by Sofía...
  • 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 school year: Rolando Vado, President; Jenner Martinez, Vice President; Livia Ortega, Secretary; Maria Renee, Treasurer; and Natalia Castro,...
  • 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 you, you should read through the questions and make sure to read part 1 if you haven’t already!...
  • 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 from each elective to give you a better idea of what all of our high school students are...
  • 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 of theirs and visited South Korea. Like Mrs. Stuebner, getting to explore South Korea is a dream of...
  • 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 team every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30-4:00. There are two awesome coaches, Mrs. Amanda Gutierrez and Mrs....
  • 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 the NCAI stage! Inspired by the real-life Newsboys’ Strike of 1899, Newsies follows Jack Kelly, a rebellious and...
  • 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 final senior interviews. Gabriela Saldaña:  Describe yourself in 3 words. “Competitive, determined, and caring.” How long have you...
  • 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 into our school, it will be sad to see them go but we will have these memories and...
  • 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 because she is your science teacher or you have seen her around. If you haven’t met her, or...
  • 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 learn and develop valuable skills for their future. Secondly, it offers students the opportunity to pursue projects like...
  • 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 a joyous Fiestas Patrias! We had our Program the morning of September 11. For those who don’t know,...
  • 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 had a joyous Fiestas Patrias! We had our Program the morning of September 11. For those who don’t...
  • 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 the fantastic changes that have taken place right here on our campus.  Mr Barker, in a recent interview...
  • 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 it dearly when they leave. In addition to getting to know the oldest students at NCA, this article...
  • 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 rest will be next quarter. This article’s purpose is to find out if we really do know our...
  • 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 I continued to watch, I saw that “there’s more beyond the reef” is not only a literal phrase,...
  • 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 gave was: a lot will change as we embark into our next year and the changes are a...
  • 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 the Thrive leaders. These three days were packed with excitement, exhaustion and challenges. The first day, students left...
  • 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 to answer some questions that people may have and learn more about this program.  What is the SOAAR...
  • 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 who are interested in debating and democratic advancements. HACIA Democracy staff focuses on topics that have been affecting...
  • 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 year fun without it being an underwhelming amount.  The year started with the fun of dressing up for...
  • 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 for the Christmas holiday. We know some things like that it celebrates the birth of Jesus, but last...
  • 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 were excited, and leaders were, mostly, on time. Although we were down four of our nine Thrive leaders,...
  • 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 coffee and snacks. For that reason, we have dedicated this article to them.  First, the head chef. Blanca...
  • 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 into the organization, students must show an above average level in four important categories that our school values:...
  • 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 classes are small, making learning better and it’s a beautiful community of young Christians making it highly enjoyable....
  • 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 a little bit about their books, and also why you should definitely check them out. Interview with Mrs....
  • 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 Mrs. Turner, past 6th grade teacher for most high schoolers. Mr. Hamilton: Where are you currently located? “I’m...
  • 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 due to family problems. After working in carpenter workshops for almost twelve years, Mr. Erick returned to Nicaragua,...
  • 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 out because they see me as “normal” and fun. There are certain students that usually get on my...
  • 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 mornings. If you haven’t had the chance to talk to this amazing teacher, here is a little bit...
  • 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 I am going to be studying International Relations with a minor in International Business. What was your favorite...
  • 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 was able to transform the spacious gym into an Enchanted Forest that was unforgettable! STUCO paid attention to...
  • 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 hard adapting to high school and all the new curriculum and schedules. My friends don’t think I’m fun...
  • 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 hard adapting to high school and all the new curriculums and schedules. My friends don’t think I’m fun...
  • 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 15th year. 2. What are your plans for after graduation? After graduation, if God allows, I am planning...
  • 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 books have different genres, but I am sure that at least one of the books will stand out...
  • 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 to 4 different electives in one school year. If you still don’t know what electives to choose from,...
  • 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. I majored in Biblical Studies and in Intercultural Ministries. I also had an interdisciplinary secondary education. At NCA,...
  • 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 rehearsals, leadership meetings: these are all things which make up our daily lives as students. To endure, many...
  • 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 his class, it is possible that you have not gotten the chance to truly know him. These series...
  • 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 it? For fear that such a question would create additional stress, I reflected on the never-ending wants of...
  • 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 events, are now physically present. That is a big change, one that I am sure we have all...
  • 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 was your favorite part about Spiritual Emphasis Day? I think the worship and the message of hope in...
  • 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 sisters in Christ through a variety of creative workshops held by different speakers. These seminars span over a...
  • 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 “Don’t copy homework.” – Gabriel Gomez “Go to sleep.” – Cecilia Kim “Be thankful. Magnify Christ through thanksgiving.” ...
  • 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 at NCAI, Mrs. Uhl, Miss Tezak, and Miss Hoogeveen. The storyline is based upon if Jesus was sent...
  • 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 same. Instead of being a Grinch due to the changes, it is better to embrace the new opportunities...
  • 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 are still able to teach their classes online. Recently, Eagle Eye was able to catch up with them...
  • 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 that form our community. However, this can be a challenge as well because students have to adapt to...
  • 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 also rejoice and welcome the new members of our NCA community! Among our new teachers for this school...
  • 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 is Miss Comstock! She is an incredibly wonderful woman of God, and I encourage all of you to...
  • 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 but everyone worldwide. This year will definitely be one that will be talked about for many, many years...
  • 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 gracious throughout it all. Recently, many schools have opened up for the beginning of a new school year....
  • 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, it is the start of the school year and NCA has adapted fairly quickly to the new campus...
  • 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 American body are distorted and harmful to their audience. The number of cases dealing with eating disorders has...
  • 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 house without a mask and gloves. No shopping. No traveling. No graduation. Online only.” After those constant phrases...
  • 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 restore our bodies. A set of helping hands extend with endless love and support towards those whose health...
  • 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 the student body can communicate with the administration.   This group of individuals acting in leadership roles creates an...
  • 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 quiet and shy, Alison has shown to many people her ability to cheer them up and being the...
  • 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. He began to attend NCA his freshmen year and the impact he has made the past four years...
  • 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, especially when the subject of llamas is brought up. This bright senior has done it all from participating...
  • 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 season with a friendly match-up against Colegio Aleman in order to prepare for the upcoming ANS tournament in...
  • 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, as good stewards of the earth, take care of it. Nowadays, oceans have an extreme amount of plastic...
  • 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, you can!” My coach shouts encouragingly. My friend across the room cheers me on. I drop the bar...
  • 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 day – we began making plans.   Witness #3: We first met up at that aquatic-themed restaurant across...
  • 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 back to the United States. I have had the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Sjoberg to ask him...
  • 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, the team hopped on the bus that would take them to the Tica Bus building.   The Nicaragua...
  • 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 have graduated from NCAI, and one who is currently enrolled one year above me. My favorite pastimes are...
  • 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 understand better the idea of this retreat, the junior counselors were invited to play a game of charades...
  • 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. In the morning, the girls along with high school teachers helped clean a bodega and afterward, they had...
  • 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 if Santa Claus is real….What do you say? A: No.   Q: If you could relive a school...
  • 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 understand better the idea of this retreat, the junior counselors were invited to play a game of charades...
  • 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 of the graduating students has encountered all kinds of different experiences that have shaped them into the unique...
  • 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 is scrambled in any way it is still possible to solve it in twenty moves. These twenty moves...
  • 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 Life Camp If you could relive a school year, which one would it be? 10th What advice would...
  • 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 in my brain                       Their threats making me feel petite                   They say, “You think they...
  • 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 us forward in technological advancements and in rising up new leaders to care and lead these nations; which...
  • 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 year of big leadership positions such as youth group and the worship team. I am passionate about photography...
  • 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 when my job starts. I believe God gave me the gift of expressing my feelings and thoughts easily...
  • 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 absolutely love to write and read so this is the perfect place for me. I also love to...
  • 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 style has developed, and i am excited to share my work with you through the Eagle Eye. I...
  • 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 Eagle Eye this year is that I want to improve my writing skills, and I also want to...
  • 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 Divino Pastor ended with a  3-2 victory for NCA. During their second game, they  won 3-0; this paved...
  • 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 school year, which one would it be and why? None, every year had its own special thing What...
  • 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” in Latin America. Although the last decade succeeded in large reductions of extreme poverty, one in every five...
  • 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 are: pay attention in class, do your homework, and study!     If you want to get  good grades,...
  • 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 has become a widespread cult which spreads its ideas and beliefs through the Internet, causing disputes amongst other...
  • 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 is your best memory from school?  My best memory from school was when we, as Seniors this year,...
  • 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 Hatred and carelessness are the main sparks We need our lives to rearrange We need to change  ...
  • 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. Some of the new additions to the program include the first ever presentation of the declamation club and...
  • 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 merely picture them as isolated geniuses, working to unravel the mysteries of the universe through the use of...
  • 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 the United States, but two were from Canada and Italy. For juniors, this  served as a great catalyst...
  • 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 last final exams all these years. If you could relive a school year, which one would it be...
  • 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                  He starts to smile as he now sees her dance             All suddenly he remembers “no chance!”...
  • 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 of school on Friday, Student Council was supposed to reveal the winners of best outfits and class shirts....
  • 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 by writing and doodling. My favorite animals are cats ^ↀᴥↀ^, and chocolates are my favorite food <333In my free...
  • 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 the revival of NCA and those who teach and attend it. The main speakers in this event, Mr....
  • 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 a school year, which one would it be and why? My junior year. I missed a lot of opportunities...
  • 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. If you could relive a school year, which one would it be and why? None of them. Why...
  • 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 forming an opinion or evaluation by discerning and comparing. This desire to ostracize others has tremendously affected our...
  • 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 of whom are still attending NCA. I enjoy anything involving sports and will be one of two seniors...
  • 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, Authentic Love,Community, Integrity, Always learning). The teachers and administrators that attended the event gave talks to small groups...
  • 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 will be so every year until I die. I like to to play video games and sports, watch...
  • 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 to Nicaragua in 2013. I’ve been playing guitar since I was eight; it is a great passion of...
  • 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 stuff I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. Also, I enjoy participating in different school activities...
  • 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, bike-riding, playing the piano, and watching movies/shows. I love traveling and– spicy food. I love Nicaragua and its...
  • 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 old and my birthday is on June 6 , so I’ll probably be turning 19 a couple of...
  • 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 reading books that are interesting, specifically romantic books or historical books. I enjoy drawing during my free time....
  • Archived: Autobiography: Samantha Hakes - Archived (9/5/2017) -                                                                     Samantha Hakes Autobiography         One might think that I should be a professional at writing autobiographies, being that I have easily...
  • 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 to take classes that have the difficulty of a college course. These Advanced Placement classes are infamous for...
  • 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 tried to finish my test, questions and more questions started appearing in my mind. What about their bonds?...
  • 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 rocking out with the youth group bands has consistently been my favorite part of being at NCA.    If...
  • 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, but it would be an injustice to not pick this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Day and Amplify afterwards. 3....
  • 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? My best memory would be looking back at all the accomplishments I made as a leader, and all...
  • 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 relive a school year, which one would it be and why? 7th (grade), because I like being young....
  • 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 just finished reading Blood of Brothers by former New York Times reporter Stephen Kinzer. Kinzer worked as the...
  • Archived: Test Article - Archived (2/19/2017) - test post Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur et tellus id magna tincidunt rutrum in quis augue. Praesent iaculis ultrices nulla, non vehicula enim maximus id. Phasellus varius lorem eu dui venenatis, vitae eleifend velit ultrices. Mauris diam dui, ornare vitae accumsan sodales, faucibus at turpis. Praesent tempor vel augue ut imperdiet....
  • 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. This phrase was also the theme of week. Beginning last Wednesday, Mr. Russell gave several messages about the...
  • 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 as well as the organization and hassle-free feel of it all. Registration was smooth and easy and acquiring...
  • 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 would you describe the experience of being a Senior advisor during the event?   A bit nervous about...
  • 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 opportunity to catch a glimpse towards what we’d be experiencing for the year to come. How would you...
  • 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 this year’s Color Run? What were some of the things you didn’t like? I liked how nicely the...
  • 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 perfectly peaceful picture, if not for the copious amount of people that flooded the registration tables before the...
  • 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 most, among other questions. These were their responses:     “My favorite session was God, What Do you...
  • 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.  First, recall what an “electrolyte” is. Electrolytes are compounds that, when dissolved in water, break into ions. These...
  • 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. In fact, probably all of our houses have been built from iron in some way or another. However, did...
  • 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 it. This stereotype about girls and math has been circling for too long. Nevertheless, in the last century...
  • 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 the fight against ISIS in Iraq. In October 2016, the Iraqi troops made it their objective to recapture the...
  • 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 of members with a passion for the sport from International Christian Fellowship came together to create a family...
  • 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 and go in a haze of stress and tension. The last out is always the hardest one, and,...
  • 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 that the more “serious” pursuits, like academia or scholarly work, usually have more definite, predictable answers, no matter...
  • 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 a girl’s JV volleyball team, and a boy’s JV soccer team. Each team has multiple coaches who are...
  • 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! According to the National Sleep Foundation, “more than 87 percent of high school students in the United States...
  • 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 – in terms of chemistry – on the body. It is important to note that this study focuses...
  • 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 not an unimportant subject. It is not the stereotypical class that everyone imagines, where students, already tired of...
  • 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 of wealth does not make people happier, but quite the opposite. The novel is full of shallow people...
  • 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 strike Haiti since the 2010 earthquake (Haiti). Hurricane Matthew might be off the map,  but it has left...
  • 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 realizing that in reality, the death of a species might lead to the extinction of humanity. And of...
  • 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 Ton, Neu Tron, and Elec Tron wondered their purpose in life. What is life? Why live? Why learn...
  • 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 in Managua, we have a mosque located close to the LaSalle School near the Pista Suburbana. Followers of...
  • 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 valid argument against playing sports, it is not completely accurate. Participating in physical activity- school sports in particular-...
  • 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. We hope and expect that our humble labor bears some fruit in the form of your enjoyment and...
  • 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 math, and history and science,  but about themselves and how to navigate the world. We approached them about...
  • 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 filled with a special chapel, free lunch and team building activities. This was the first day that we...
  • 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 reasonable: students would leave more educated than when they first showed up; others are unreasonable: students would become...
  • 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 agreement required a shaking of left hands.  To sit on the Master’s left hand was the seat of...
  • 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 are essential to calculus and, thus, our everyday lives. Before we begin we must clarify the difference between...
  • 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 school helped shape them into the people they are today, but is this the ideal way for children...
  • 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 to enter my parents’ homeland. My journey will take me to Canada, where I will live indefinitely after...
  • 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 the mission field. Ellen Rosenberger grapples with the real problems, real needs, and real emotions that missionaries experience,...
  • 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 and ultimate enthusiast. Along with his wife, Katie, Chasen came to Nicaragua to reach children through the love...
  • 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 inside it felt like they were doubting me, wanting to see me no longer as Alejandra, but as...
  • 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, the Turkish fans started to boo and chant “Allahu Akbar” which means “God is Greater” in Arabic. This...
  • 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 went to MACHOMAN …and saw Cassidy smash through a stack of blocks. You were put into jail or...
  • 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 the person who taught me what love is. My oldest memory begins with hiding behind my great-grandmother’s back....
  • 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 and got super into it, organizing in the way she wanted and everything else she had wanted to...
  • 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.