Chick-fil-A LeadeR Academy
kicks off 2023-2024 school year
By Samantha DePriest
On Monday Mr. Greg Arorgou, Senior Talent Director at Chick-fil-A Truett’s Grill in Newnan, helped us kick off our Chick-fil-A Leader Academy class. Chick-fil-A Leader Academy is made possible through the generosity of local Chick-fil-A Restaurant Owner/Operators. Mr. Randy Burgess, local Chick-fil-A operator and Trinity dad, was an integral part of bringing Chick-fil-A Leader Academy to Trinity Christian School three years ago. Mr. Burgess shares, “Over the years CFA has poured countless leadership development opportunities into me as a person and I wanted to bring that same leadership teaching to TCS. The teachings will work in the whole student as a person professionally and personally.”
Mr. Arorgou shared his story about how he came to not only know the Chick fil-A brand but admire the focus on honor, dignity, and respect which led him to pursue a career with the company many years ago. The corporate purpose is:
“To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick fil-A.”
Mr. Arorgou taught our students about the Core 4 “2nd Mile Service” and how they could incorporate those in their own daily lives. He also shared the Chick fil-A acronym SERVE and how consistency in leadership is what can set people and companies apart in this world.
S - See and shape the future
E - Engage and develop others
R - Reinvent continuously
V - Value results and relationships
E - Embodying the values
Image submitted by JP Weaver
Students were challenged to learn more about servant leadership and how they can serve others around them. Whether it is holding doors, giving high fives to younger students leaving Wednesday morning Chapel, helping to clean up our stadium after a football game, or seeking out new students in the cafeteria to get to know them better. There is always something that can be done to serve others. This year’s class will also partner with Abby’s Angels and distribute books to local schools.
What better way to wrap up the Chick fil-A Leader Academy kick-off than with Chick fil-A biscuits! Mr. Arorgou blessed our students and staff with a special breakfast and time of fellowship outside. What a gift Mr. Burgess gave to our school by bringing the Chick fil-A Leader Academy to TCS. We are eager to see how God uses the program and this group of students to share Christ’s love within our school and surrounding community.
