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TWCA CULMINATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH “NOW & THEN — CELEBRATING 30 YEARS” 2024 AUCTION AND GALA
The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is culminating its 30th anniversary celebrations by hosting “Now & Then — Celebrating 30 Years” for its 2024 Auction and Gala. The event will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 6:00 pm at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. TWCA is pleased to announce the Presenting Sponsor, Marabou Midstream Services and The Dunnavant Family, and Capstone Society Member sponsor, Team Reed Enterprises, Inc. The chairs for this annual auction and gala are Amanda and Bob Gaige.
The proceeds from “Now & Then” will help enrich the school's mission and benefit the school’s students for years to come. Approximately 450 guests, including parents, faculty, staff, and community members, will be in attendance. The evening will include the debut of the short film “A Story of The Woodlands Christian Academy’s Past 30 Years,” dinner, dancing, bid boards, a live auction, Fund-A-Need, and entertainment from The Drywater Band.
Thirty years ago, a bold group of visionaries were called to develop and establish a school where students could learn from exceptional teachers and grow in their faith in Christ. The Woodlands Christian Academy opened in September 1993 with 150 students and now has 820 proud “Warrior” students. This was made possible by the guidance of a dedicated governance board, school leadership, faculty and staff, and the generous support of Woodlands Christian families, the community, and the school’s growing Warriors Forever Alumni Association.
“As we reflect and celebrate the school’s many accomplishments since our founding, we appreciate our families and our community that continue to invest in the future and growth of Woodlands Christian to continue our legacy for the next 30 years,” said Rachel Ray, Director of Development and TWCA Class of 2011. “Every contribution from our auction and gala will directly benefit every student and enhance academic and co-curricular programs.”
THE FAMILY BUSINESS: TWCA's Catron carrying on legacy
THE CATRON NAME HAS BEEN SYNONYMOUS WITH THE TWCA TRACK AND FIELD TEAM FOR YEARS.
Ellie Catron passed the baton to Harry Catron, who is passing it to the last of the Catrons... Philip.
“We have this discussion all the time,” Philip laughed. “My Dad ran a little bit, and my Mom didn’t. It just happened for us kids. It’s been great to be able to look up to my brother and sister on the track. To see how far they went and following in their footsteps has been really special.”
The mid-distance star has high expectations for his senior season.
“I want to medal at State in either the 400 or 800,” he said. “I’m really focused on my times and seeing how far I can push myself this season, wherever that takes me.”
He started his mid-distance journey in the eighth grade.
“Those races are the most challenging in all of track,” he said. “Especially the 800 meters... it’s brutal and very mentally challenging.
That makes it fun and really challenges your toughness. It’s my thing.”
When he’s not training, Catron loves to hoop with his friends and race go-carts. However, that fits in between his school work, which he takes very seriously.
“I’m have a path for my future,” he said. “I want to study aerospace engineering and work for Boeing. I’m between going to Oklahoma State and Texas A&M for college. I’ve always wanted to work in that field.”
“Running track has really helped me work on my time-management as crazy as that seems. You have to plan for training, school and studying. It’s worked for me.”
As he hits his final curve and heads down the stretch of his high school career, he’s grateful for his time representing the green and gold.
“TWCA has been an amazing experience,” he said. “The track program is really special with Coach (Tom) Earle and all my teammates. This is a family where everyone uplifts every other.”
That’s the way it should be.