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There is a word for a great soul—Magnaminty. This virtue is rarely talked about...Pacifica has taught you to notice that some friendships do more for you than others...The idea here is that there are people walking around who have great souls and others who have small souls. Some who are more substantial and some who are less substantial. Some who are more real, and some who are less real. Some who are in close communion with Christ, and some further away from Christ. Some who experience a sense of purpose that leads to a more joyful life, and some who find themselves lacking direction, and disillusioned.

Valedictorian, Aubrey Callaghan gives a student address to her fellow graduates from the Class of 2024.

Salutatorian, Mary Maruyama gives a student address to her fellow graduates from the Class of 2024.

Benjamin Vincent, our Department Chair of History and Theology at Pacifica recently published an article in Christianity Today on the discussion of metamodernism and "how our apologetics must evolve to engage with the new cultural mood of the next generations."

Last weekend, for the second time in its history, the Pacifica Junior Classical League (JCL) sent a team to the 69th Annual California Junior Classical League (CAJCL) Convention at Menlo School in Atherton, CA. The convention consisted of two days packed with competitive academic testing in subjects related to the Classics, artistic and athletic contests, scholarly lectures from professors and educators, and a plethora of fun activities.

Another remarkable Pacifica International Trip has come to an end, and it was one for the books! Over the course of 12 days, 23 students and 4 staff members journeyed to Spain and Portugal, hitting major cities along the way including Lisbon, Seville, Madrid, and Barcelona. 

Pacifica Christian's Junior Classical League (JCL) has had an exciting year so far!  They've studied and celebrated the Classical world with museum trips, themed parties, a regional convention, and many are about to embark on a trip to Northern California for the 69th state JCL Convention!

If you are like me, sometimes the burdens of loving my kids through adolescence to adulthood seem too great—and on our own they are. Hear once more Christ’s words to us, His beloved, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”