House System

Collin County House System

Being born out of the rich House tradition of the Flower Mound Campus, the Collin County House system began in the spring of 2012 and has grown along with our school. Our initial House Presidents helped lead the way along with their House officers, to create the House names which were chosen in recognition of these two men whose leadership and courage helped transform their worlds.

The primary goal of the House System in Collin County is to help students learn and grow as ethical servant leaders and wise thinkers who can shape culture for the glory of God. Consequently, the officers and students have been catalysts for several initiatives: developing the respective coats of arms for the Houses, the colors, mottos, values, t-shirts and designs and even the official House mascot, "Rufus." They have helped spur on community service projects (such as Operation Christmas Child) and also practice a self-governance that emphasizes developing friendships across grade levels and encouraging one another in their relationship with the Lord.

House Offices

President & Vice President
The President and Vice President are responsible for providing overall leadership for their Houses, and for coordinating the annual House retreat and weekly House meetings. The presidents and vice-presidents work closely with the respective Faculty Advisors of their Houses.

Chaplains
Chaplains provide oversight of the Tuesday morning devotional program and also other initiatives related to spiritual growth and development. The Chaplains are advised by the House Coordinator of Spiritual Development, who is a faculty member with a Master’s degree in theology and practical pastoral/ministry experience.

Community Service Coordinators
The role of Community Service Coordinators is to work with the planning, mobilization and implementation of service opportunities within and outside the school for the glory of God. The Community Service Coordinators are advised by one of the faculty House advisors.

Historians
Historians are those who document school traditions and help carry on the legacy of the House. In addition to photography and preserving memories of the Houses, at their own initiative this fall, the Collin County Historians plan on implementing a periodic student-run publication.

Intramural Coordinators
Intramural Coordinators oversee the competitions between the Houses in their battle to gain the right to the title at the end of the year of the Coram Deo Academy Collin County “Manticore Cup” Trophy. Both the historians and intramural coordinators are advised by the Intramural/Historian Coordinator, who as both a Coram Deo faculty member and CDA-Flower Mound alumnus, is quite familiar with the long history and tradition of our campus.

House of Arc President Sarah Schwab

I am so excited to be the Arc House President this year. I have watched my older brother and sister be the Arc President and now it is my turn! I have served as the Battle Captain and Vice President in my previous years, so I am really looking forward to serving again this year. From the community to the intramural, Arc and the House system have been incredible experiences. I love each and every second that I get to be a part of Arc. GO ARC!

House of Churchill President Andrew Dolle

The house of Churchill has been a great place for me, and everyone else in it to spend time in an amazing community while growing closer to the Lord at the same time. I was a Churchill officer last year as battle captain and am now the president, and I have loved every minute of it. Everything that I have done as an officer has helped me to become a better friend, leader, and follower of Christ. As president, it is my job to lead my house in everything from volleyball, to karaoke, to the house video, and making sure that everyone involved is always having a great time and growing closer in this community that we have. I am so thankful to have become the president of such a fun and energizing house and am looking forward to the rest of the year!

House of Luther President Luke Salladin

I am so incredibly thankful for this opportunity to be the President of the House of Luther this year. House has been such an amazing experience for me, getting to meet people o would have otherwise not known and partaking in all the leadership opportunities offered to me, including house chaplain and vice president. Being in leadership has taught me how to lead and care for people well. I can’t wait for this year of Luther where I hope to continue to foster a loving and Christ-like community while still having fun and enjoying priceless memories with my house.

House of Newton President Luke Teson

Hello! My name is Luke Teson and I am the president of the house of Newton. The House of Newton is where I can come to compete, collaborate, serve, hang out with friends, and most importantly grow closer God. No matter what grade, no matter what interests, Newtonians share a special bond that makes our community so great. House is where I have made some of my favorite memories and strongest friendships in high school, and I cannot wait for my siblings and other future Newtonians to experience the same.