The original sense of phalanx refers to a military formation that was used in ancient warfare and consisted of a tight block of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder, several rows deep, often with shields joined.
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Legacy Christian Academy has a system in which all secondary students are randomly assigned to one of four phalanxes, and they remain in these phalanxes until they graduate.
The four phalanxes are named after the Four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
The phalanxes engage in friendly competition throughout the school year, culminating in the Phalanx Cup at the end of each school year. Students earn points for their Phalanx by exhibiting leadership and servanthood attributes throughout the year. Staff and administration are on the lookout for amazing behavior.
Phalanx of Matthew
The gospel changes everything.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." - Matthew 6:33
Phalanx of Mark
With God, all things are possible.
"Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.'" - Mark 10:27
Phalanx of Luke
We must obey God rather than men.
"And Jesus answered them, "Those who are will have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance." - Luke 5:31-32
Phalanx of John
His Light that can't be hidden.
"The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world." - John 1:9
PHALANX CUP WINNERS
