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Firm Faith Doesn’t Require a Closed Mind by Benjamin Vincent
March 24, 2025
Our Department Chair of History and Theology, Benjamin Vincent, has authored multiple pieces in Christianity Today. His most recent article answers the question posed by a Pacifica student: "Should a Christian have an open mind?”
Events, In The Press, News
Houston Mallette ('21) Featured on The Walk Podcast
March 19, 2025
Houston Mallette ('21) and current Alabama Basketball Guard was a featured guest on The Walk podcast where he shared about Pacifica's profound impact on his testimony.
Alumni, In The Press
Inhabiting the Immersive Studio Album
September 24, 2024
"Inhabiting the Immersive Studio Album" explores American actor and musician Donald Glover's creative vision for the pop studio album as an immersive world with stories and lives inside. As pop studio albums become increasingly experiential and immersive, the piece draws a connection between Glover's vision and J.R.R. Tolkien's academic work on the literary writer as a "sub-creator" of fantasy worlds. The piece argues that Tolkien's theological reflections on fantasy literature, if applied to the medium of pop albums, points both the pop artist and the listener to the fullness of beauty only experienced in The Ultimate Artist's world.
Academics, In The Press, News
2023-2024 Year-End Briefing
June 21st, 2024
As our ninth academic year comes to a close, we've compiled our annual progress into a 2023-2024 Year-End Briefing. As in years past, this briefing outlines the diligent work of our incredible faculty, staff, and student body toward the fulfillment of our strategic plan—Pacifica 2025.Academics, Admissions, Advancement, Arts, Athletics, Head of School, In The Press, News
Goodbye Postmodernism, Hello Metamodernism by Benjamin Vincent
May 10, 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."
Academics, In The Press
Aubrey Callaghan: 2024 National Merit Scholar
March 22nd, 2024
Pacifica Christian High School Orange County is pleased to announce that Aubrey Callaghan is a 2024 National Merit Scholarship Award winner. Less than 1% of all high school students in the nation achieve this honor, and this is the first time in the school’s history that a Pacifica student has attained the highest level of achievement for National Merit.
Academics, Events, In The Press, News
OC Register's Artist of the Year Semi-finalist: Jessie Levasheff
March 20, 2024
Students across Orange County were nominated for the 2024 Artist of the Year in dance from teachers and private instructors at OC high schools and arts organizations. Pacifica Christian High School is honored to announce that one of our Tritons was named a semi-finalist!
Arts, In The Press
Pacifica Students Attend the Latin Academy at the Getty Villa
August 2nd, 2023
Over the summer, Pacifica rising seniors and 4th-year Latin students, Evan Hong and Parker Phillips, took part in the prestigious Summer Latin Academy (Academia Aestiva) hosted at the Getty Villa in Malibu. The week-long program gathered Latin students from all over the country for a deep dive into Roman culture and exclusive access to the Villa’s antiquities collection...
Academics, Admissions, Advancement, In The Press, News, Student Life
Introducing Pacifica's Brand-New Website
July 26, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that our brand-new website is now LIVE! With exciting new features such as a Virtual Campus Tour, an outward-facing Calendar, statistically driven Fast Facts, and detailed information about our Curriculum, the goal of this site is two-fold...
Advancement, Head of School, In The Press, News
Pacifica Hires New Mathematics Faculty
April 26, 2023
With the continued growth of Pacifica's student body, we are thrilled to share that we have hired an additional faculty member for the 2023-2024 school year! Mr. Craig Bruinsmawill be joining our Mathematics Department team in the fall and is excited about Pacifica's mission of freeing the next generation to think and live well.
Academics, In The Press, News
Pacifica Hires New English Faculty
March 20, 2023
By God’s grace, Pacifica is growing. In addition to adding more classes, Academic Teams, and other exciting aspects to our program, this fall we will have the biggest freshman class in Pacifica's history. We are deeply grateful for God’s goodness to us, and look forward with great anti...Academics, Head of School, In The Press, News
Pacifica Boys Basketball Headed to State Championship After Winning SoCal Regional Title
March 10, 2023
Our Pacifica Varsity Boys Basketball team will play in the CIF State Finals on Saturday, March 11 against San Joaquin Memorial at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Tip off is set for 4 PM and the game will be televised live via Spectrum SportsNet. Read the article below from the OC Register...Athletics, Events, In The Press, News
Christianity Today Publishes Article by Pacifica Faculty Member
February 17, 2023
On February 14, Christianity Today published an article written by Pacifica's own freshman History & Theology faculty, Benjamin Vincent. In his article, titled "Write a New Hymn unto the Lord," Vincent writes about his experience with hymn writing as a spiritual discipline and states that it "sh...Academics, In The Press
Former Member of the National Security Council, Dr. Inboden, Launches 2023 TGC Season with Insightful Lecture
January 30, 2023
On Thursday, January 19, Pacifica continued The Great Conversation with a forum and Q&A featuring Dr. William Inboden on his book, The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, & the World on the Brink. Dr. William Inboden is currently the Executive Director and William Powers, Jr. Chair a...Academics, Events, In The Press, News, TGC
Pacifica Student Artist Designs Artwork for Annual Christmas Card
December 22nd, 2022
Congratulations to Visual Arts student, Emily Bush (Class of '23), for creating the beautiful artwork that was chosen as the cover for our annual Christmas card mailed home to families in our community! Merry Christmas from our Pacifica family. Well done, Emily!Arts, In The Press, Student Life
Pacifica's Constitutional Academic Team Proceeds to State Finals in Its First Year
December 8, 2022
This year, Pacifica Christian High School founded a We the People Academic Team comprised of its Honors United States History students. This team joins the prestigious and competitive We the People program that was developed through an act of Congress, and led by Chief Justice Warren Burger in 1976,...Academics, Events, In The Press, News
Chapman University President Speaks to Pacifica Students About the Value of Latin & Classical Studies
November 16, 2022
On Tuesday, November 15, Pacifica welcomed Chapman University President, and Pacifica parent, Dr. Daniele Struppa for a lecture on Why Latin & Classical Studies?Struppa, the Donald Bren Presidential Chair in Mathematics, invited students to discover how studying Latin can enhance their skills across...Academics, Events, In The Press, News, TGC
Introducing "Pacifica 2025: The Hope Set Before Us"—A Strategic Vision for Pacifica
October 5, 2022
Dear Pacifica Community, On behalf of Pacifica Christian High School, it is our pleasure to introduce Pacifica 2025:The Hope Set Before Us—a strategic vision for Pacifica. We believe thoughtful planning, prudent execution, and intentional resource development are critical to any non-p...Advancement, Head of School, In The Press, News
Pacifica releases 2021-2022 Year-End Briefing
July 23rd, 2022
Dear Pacifica Community, As our seventh academic year comes to a close, it is my honor, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, to share with you our 2021-2022 Year-End Briefing. As in years past, this briefing outlines the diligent work of our incredible faculty, staff, and student body towards the ...Advancement, Head of School, In The Press
World-Renowned Artists Speak to Pacifica Students
February 22nd, 2022
Pacifica Fine Art students were delighted to meet with and learn from two extraordinary Danish artists, Peter Brandes and Maja Lisa Engelhardt. A married couple from Denmark, Brandes and Englehardt are world renowned for their work restoring and beautifying Danish churches. Additionally, Brandes hol...Academics, Arts, In The Press, News
Pacifica Christian Opens New Center for Learning
February 8, 2022
Learning and community are now underway in The Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Center for Learning. Opening festivities began with a Celebration Chapel on gratitude, Triton's Trumpet, bagpipes, and the joy of our students experiencing this new beautiful building for the first time. Our community is ...Academics, Admissions, Advancement, Head of School, In The Press, News
TGC Event - Declamations Contest
January 12, 2022
Friday, February 4, 2022The entire Pacifica community is invited to attend the finals of our inaugural TGC Declamations Contest. This inspiring evening of oration will showcase the talents of Pacifica's students as they declaim masterfully crafted works—both new and familiar—from The Great...Events, Head of School, In The Press
Pacifica exceeds goal with Founders' Challenge Matching Gift
January 6, 2022
With tremendous gratitude, we are thrilled to announce that we not only met, but exceeded the Founders’ Challenge Matching Gift! Together, we raised a matching total of $764,318.30. We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our community to strengthen Pacifica’s mission and the part...Advancement, Head of School, In The PressPacifica launches the Founders' Challenge
December 1st, 2021
We are thrilled to announce an opportunity to raise $700,000 for our beloved Pacifica!Not too long ago, Pacifica Christian High School did not exist; it’s hard to remember when this critical resource was not available to our community. In 2015, our founders, with faith and thoughtful strategy, bro...Advancement, Head of School, In The Press
Good News from 2020
January 26, 2021
Dear Friend, 2020 was a year like no other! It challenged our way of thinking, operating, and relating to each other. Despite these challenges, Pacifica has remained steadfast in our mission to help teenagers flourish academically, spiritually, and socially. To that end, in September...Head of School, In The Press, NewsPacifica Christian Senior wins Outstanding Youth Service Award
September 13, 2019
Originally posted September 13, 2019 Seventeen-year-old Hannah Novakovich is a leader. At her school, Pacifica Christian High School in Newport Beach, she was elected National Honor Society VP by her peers to organize student volunteer activities, elected Admissions Prefect by her teacher...Alumni, In The Press
WASC Accrediting Committee Visits Pacifica
April 15, 2016
Dear Pacifica Community, Today, Pacifica hosted an accrediting committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). I am delighted to announce the visit was hugely successful. The committee spent the day in our classrooms speaking with our students, teachers, and parents. They als...Academics, Head of School, In The PressPacifica-Orange County Unveils New Crest
July 9, 2015
As we prepare to open our doors in August, we are pleased to introduce our new crest. Unique to our school in coastal Orange County, the crest communicates our priorities and foundation. The orange cross unifies each section of the crest and brings together all of the elements. The cross is a si...Head of School, In The Press
Pacifica Hires Founding English Department Chair and Director of Associated Students
December 2nd, 2014
Pacifica Christian High School-Orange County announced today the hiring of Hayden Butler as Pacifica’s English Department Chair and Director of Associated Students. Mr. Butler currently teaches English and Theology while serving as Department Chair of English at Capistrano Valley Christian Schoo...Academics, In The PressPacifica Hires Founding Science Department Chair and Director of the STEM Scholars Program
November 5, 2014
[Newport Beach, CA] – Pacifica Christian High School-Orange County (www.pacificaoc.org) announced today the hiring of Anne Mangahas as Pacifica’s Science Department Chair and Director of the STEM Scholars Program. Ms. Mangahas currently teaches AP Science and serves as Co-Chair of the Science ...Academics, In The PressPacifica Hires Founding Faculty Member to Lead History & Theology Departments
October 10, 2014
[Newport Beach, CA] – Pacifica Christian High School-Orange County (www.pacificaoc.org) announced today the hiring of Chris Stratton as Pacifica’s History and Theology Chair and Academic Dean. Mr. Stratton currently teaches humanities and Bible, while also serving as the Director of Religious ...Academics, In The Press
