KINGFISHERS
A Mascot that is
UNIQUE.
STRONG.
MIGHTY.
BEAUTIFUL.
FIERCE.
TALENTED.
We Are The King's Fishers
Why the Kingfisher?
When considering a mascot for ACCA, we wanted a compelling image - beautiful in form, that embodies our principles and ideals, and speaks to our unique location, history, and culture in a way that will stand the test of time. Behold, the Alexandria Classical Christian Academy Kingfishers!
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Native to our area, the Belted Kingfisher fits perfectly with our school’s love for the outdoors and time spent in nature.
The female Kingfisher, with her striking orange “belt,” is a symbol of individuality and strength.
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Christian
We a Christian school. We are literally “fishers of men.” The King’s fishers. Poets and artists have routinely drawn on Kingfishers as a rich source of imagery (check out Gerard Manley Hopkins “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” for an excellent example).
Classical
We are a Classical school. The scientific name of the Kingfisher family—Alcenidae—draws directly from Greek mythology. The “Halcyon Days” as described by Ovid in the myth of Alcyone and Cyex were the 14 peaceful days of the year when Alcyone (after being transformed into a Kingfisher) was able to make a nest in peace.
Relational
We are relational. A symbol of unity, many Kingfishers mate for life, with both parents caring for their young, representing our commitment to community and collaboration.
Craftsmen
We are full of craftsmen. Known for its precision and expertise, the Kingfisher hunts with grace, often diving vertically to catch its prey—truly a master of its craft.
As Kingfishers Catch Fire
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame;
As tumbled over rim in roundy wells
Stones ring; like each tucked string tells, each hung bell's
Bow swung finds tongue to fling out broad its name;
Each mortal thing does one thing and the same:
Deals out that being indoors each one dwells;
Selves — goes itself; myself it speaks and spells,
Crying Whát I dó is me: for that I came.
I say móre: the just man justices;
Keeps grace: thát keeps all his goings graces;
Acts in God's eye what in God's eye he is —
Chríst — for Christ plays in ten thousand places,
Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his
To the Father through the features of men's faces.
