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Dear Friends,
As you know, Covenant is all about transformation through minds enlightened, hearts inflamed, and lives transformed It is a beautiful work of the Spirit that by grace we imperfect servants are called into as partners
To be faithful stewards of this excellent, Christ-centered education, we invite our students into an immersive learning experience in which biblical worldview is both the overarching object and medium of instruction It is an intentional environment to cultivate transformation, which happens to us through proximity and obedience to Jesus It is a fruit of being excellent and doing excellently, which are biblically defined as “in harmony with God,” “made for a purpose, ” “committed to a true, good, and beautiful way, ” and “being wise” in our living out the values of truth, relationships, and engagement
Transformation is most evident in a Covenant student’s life not by academic, artistic, or athletic achievements, but by a joyful, permeating relationship with Jesus and an openness to the transformative work of the Spirit It is not so much about knowing exactly what to do for the rest of one ’ s life, but about being “able to test and approve what God’s good, pleasing and perfect will” is
This is a matter of the mind and the heart It is out of the heart, the wellspring of life, that the mouth speaks, and that wellspring is fed or starved by what we invite into it through our mind Through a whole-person transformation of heart and mind, worry and anxiety, those vicious thieves of joy, wither at ”the peace of God, which transcends all understanding [and] guard[s] [our] hearts and [our] minds in Christ Jesus ”
Jesus was first proximate to his audiences, then connected with them, and then, if necessary, identified their particular problems and called them to live a new story. He had every justification to never show up in the first place But he chose relationship over rightness. His presence, not His arguments, changed the world. May we be found faithful to His example
As always, thank you for your commitment to the Lord, to the Word, to your family, and to the transformative work happening at Covenant Christian High School.
For the Kingdom,
Andy Goodwin
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OUR MISSION
Covenant Christian High School is dedicated to providing an excellent, Christ-centered education, equipping students for a life of scholarship, leadership, and service.
OUR VISION
Covenant Christian High School will be a leader in 21st-century education We will accomplish this through the total preparation of the student, influence in educational, ecclesial, and cultural communities, and the replication of the Covenant model.
Engagement Every day
Clubs Encouraging Student Engagement Beyo
at CCHS, students are gathering fo take up the majority of students’ time, but there are also school moments when students come together to form clu as their focus. These clubs become hubs for belonging, relationships with each other and their teacher sponsors. Some of these clubs take things a step further and extend what is happening in the clubs to the world outside CCHS. These clubs take Covenant’s value of engagement to the next level.
HOSA
HOSA stands for Health Occupations
Students of America, and Vice President Alivia Gray describes the group as “ an organization where students can get together and learn about healthcare and about science and how they can further their goals toward a career in healthcare ” Students in HOSA gather to study content from numerous fields of health sciences, such as medical spelling, mental health sciences, veterinary science, nursing, physical therapy, forensics, and many more. The list of areas of study is extensive.
This club’s school year culminates in the state conference and competition, which is full of educational symposiums, and opportunities for hands-on healthcare experiences. Gray reports that a previous conference’s highlight was being able to touch and interact with real human lungs Gray also said that the club’s expectation to go out and interact with other clubs is “really good for networking; there are many valuable things you can pick up, and you have the chance to meet people who want to be in the same field ”
DECA
Another club that Covenant supports is DECA, which is similar to HOSA with its competition-based format and local and state competitions, and staff sponsor Chris Stevenson echoes a lot of the values of HOSA for his DECA crew “It allows students to find out what their interests are and maybe what they are not There is lots of value for them There’s real-world engagement interacting with business professionals who judge the competitive events, so getting to present in front of them, learning basic professional etiquette like shaking hands, and carrying on a conversation are important experiences Stevenson says that benefitting from DECA membership is a frequent topic with alumni that he gets to catch up with.
Engagement | Clubs Encouraging Student Engagement Beyond Covenant
“All the time, I see students after graduation and we talk about being in DECA and how that influenced their college studies or career path; and even if it didn’t, they’ll talk about how valuable the experience was for them with interviewing and going through the process of becoming a professional ”
Writers Club
Finding those authentic professional experiences can sometimes be difficult when in high school, and even more so for students in creative endeavors, but the Writers Club at Covenant does a great job of getting its members work opportunities out into the world Junior Gabby Woehr is an active member of the group and said the time working together during club meetings cultivates a healthy desire to get their work published and critiqued. She said, “Mr. Dix [the staff sponsor] encourages us to put our work out into the world. The writing will hit the requirements for something like an online journal, and getting published has become a goal in our writing community. It’s great as a collaborative community when one person shares the work out in the world; it feels like the whole group is sharing. It’s a triumph when anybody gets to share with an audience.” Woehr has submitted many works herself and was recently recognized by the Scholastic Writing Awards with an American Voices Award Gold Key. She is one of only five young people in the country to receive this award
Diversity Club
While many CCHS clubs promote a competitive or critical engagement, the Student Diversity Club sets out with the goal to engage important social issues that are facing students and the broader Covenant community. What started as a listening forum for students to voice concerns and care has turned into what staff sponsor Jerrah Jackson said has been a context for young leaders in the school to improve awareness of the issues in the school and the broader Indianapolis community “It’s made the conversation come forward into the forefront about how we can continue to improve our awareness of the need for ethnic diversity, and also the need to hear those voices in our school, both from a leadership perspective and a student body perspective Our group has tried to push it toward the forefront ”
Jackson said that the SDC has proven to be an important place for Covenant’s ethnic minorities to discuss problems and solutions in the local community and to educate Covenant students and staff about important historical and current events that might otherwise go unnoticed.
There are many opportunities for students at Covenant to get involved. Sports, fine arts, service organizations, and clubs all round out the student experience, and these clubs have strong opportunities for unique engagement in the world
EXPERIENCE COVENANT
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Hosted by Dr. Andy Goodwin, the 'Transforming Lives Podcast' continues to engage listeners with inspiring stories and insightful discussions that capture the essence of what makes Covenant unique.
This series dives into the experiences of university presidents, athletes, students, entrepreneurs, and other notable individuals, exploring themes of leadership, mental health, and the dynamic ways God moves within education
Each episode is crafted to enlighten and inspire, reinforcing our commitment to transforming lives through faith, learning, and leadership. The podcast has successfully reached a milestone of over 1,000 downloads, a testament to its impact and the compelling content it delivers.
Tune in to discover how lives are being shaped and transformed every day. Find the 'Transforming Lives Podcast' on your favorite podcast platform and join a growing community of listeners passionate about making a difference
Transforming Lives Podcast Book List
In each interview, Dr. Goodwin asks guests about their favorite books. We’ll list a a link to the complete book list below (including who recommended them), but here’s a sneak peak for your reading list.
WISH-TV, a local news affiliate, producing both visual and written news for the station Russell graduated from Covenant in 2020, went to Taylor University for two years, and is scheduled to finish her degree from Indiana University in December. Graduating in 2020 seemed to set up her non-traditional path and opportunities that got her to her position at WISH-TV. Russell interned as a communications specialist for Todd Young on Capitol Hill, and she said that being in Washington, D C , during the events of January 6 was a motivational push to pursue truthful storytelling After D C , she got an opportunity to intern at CNN headquarters in Atlanta, and then she followed that up with a semester
internship at NBC News in New York City To Russell, all of those internships and onthe-job experiences are colored by the backdrop of being rooted in truth, a value she attributes to a strong home culture growing up which was refined and curated at Covenant “Without Covenant, there would be no foundation for who I am outside of work,” she said “I am a holistic person, so truth is something that gets emphasized for who I am to my core: a truth seeker It’s who I am in my work and outside of work I wouldn’t have any context or language for how that gives me an internal compass without my growth at Covenant ”
That orientation toward truth informs a relational view of how to use her platform to tell stories. “My storytelling is people-focused and less competition-driven. In what can be a rat race in local news, it’s sink or swim sometimes.” By trying her best to rise above and avoid the stressful “first-to-air” philosophy that is so pervasive in journalism, she finds it is easy to carve out her own niche in reporting the news. “Behind the scenes, journalism is so ruthless in the interpersonal ways.
Newsrooms can be toxic, which some would say is the nature of the business, and as a Ch i ti th t’ b h d t i t b d ’t t t b ddi t
That desire to be different in a field that can be so difficult has prompted Russell to see her work in and out of the newsroom as a ministry of sorts. “I have described [being a Christian working in media] to others equally as an asset, but also it’s very different. But I have a different “why,” I worry about some of that language with a different “why”, but that’s truly what it is ” In these early days of her work in local media, Russell’s philosophy emphasizes doing things right and loving the people at the center of her stories She put it this way: “Truth is more important than timing Stories take more time to find out what is at the heart of it ”
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
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Our fall play highlights a comedy-drama play based on Oscar Wilde's story about an American family who moves into an old English manor house that's haunted in The Canterville Ghost
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4 HOMECOMING FALL PLAY FALL CONCERT NACCAP COLLEGE FAIR
Families and students who are considering enrollment in Christian colleges & universities are welcome to learn more at this college fair.
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
DECEMBER
13 CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The season of joy and reflection is heralded with music, both classic and modern, about Christmas
February
22 SENIOR SHOWCASE
13-15 WINTER MUSICAL MARCH
APRIL 25 GONE SERVIN’
We’ll be taking the day off from academics to get our hands dirty and serve our community in
April 28 ACADEMIC AWARDS
Join us a we celebrate students’ academic achievements! This is a special time for our school body and we hope to see you there
16 MAY
The Precipice
In the summer of 2003, Brent Freeman and a group of fellow just-graduated seniors loaded up their backpacks and headed west with former BTS teacher Nate Gast for a two-week trip that would eventually hit six national parks Freeman looks back at that life-changing trip, which was a culmination of a year ’ s worth of intense discipleship work, and sees God’s hand in teaching him about his relational and vocational life
“Nate Gast was only about 8 years older than us, which feels small now, but he took us on as seniors and made incredible memories in connection with spiritual formation and relationship building,” he said Freeman said the group of fellow seniors welcomed him into their childhood friend group, and that formational final year of high school together solidified into lifelong friendships “The bonds that I was fortunate to have built with them started in athletics at Covenant, and were reinforced by going through school together But it was that trip where a greater depth emerged: we packed up and took off for two weeks Gast had us at the precipice of life, and we would sit around the fire and talk about our stories.” Freeman said the experience of that year together was so strong that six men were in each other’s weddings as groomsmen, and now on the collective celebration of their 40th birthdays, they’re planning a wilderness fishing trip in Montana to have the time to get together and reflect on their stories.
The Precipice |Lifelong Bonds Through Discipleship at Covenant
That senior year of deep, intentional relationship at Covenant informs much of how Freeman lives his life After Covenant, he attended Taylor University and worked in wilderness and educational contexts from national parks in Washington State to special education programs in Indianapolis schools Freeman is currently president and executive director of Camptown, which is a mentorship program that gets young people outdoors to find a “better path” in life In that work, Freeman said his experiences at Covenant still inform much of his philosophy in working with youth
“I absolutely draw on my own experiences at Covenant. The investments that people have made in me from my time there make me what I am, both intuitively and intentionally. It’s a trickle-down, both recalling that experience and modeling it in my relationships with staff that I lead. I’ll still ask some of my mentors like Gast, “Hey, what works? What do you recommend? What do you think about this?” Freeman said Covenant valuing things like rich feedback, personal one-on-one meetings, and a focus on holistic skill development are things he has tried to imitate in his work life as a youth development leader
That senior-year experience 21 years ago gave Freeman an understanding of himself and of his classmates-turned-brothers, and Freeman sees the potential for those sorts of relationships to continue to happen at Covenant “Covenant is a place where students are seen, known, and loved, well beyond their production and work They are uniquely valued and relational depth is still important, and somebody pursued me for that experience ”
Jack Anderson
Purdue University, Actuarial Science
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP TEN
GRADUATES
Emma Reichanadter
Taylor University, Christian Ministries
Nolan Jones
Purdue University, Finance
Aiden Mccrory
Jonathan Prahlow
Purdue University, Exploratory
Mt Vernon University, Exercise Science
Alivia Tucker
Evelyn Maudlin
Western Kentucky, Sports Management
Texas Christian University, Biology
Alivia Gray
Purdue University, Wildlife
Annalise Pfeifer
Purdue University, Nursing
Madison Owen
Butler University, Environmental Studies
THE HEART OF COVENANT
The Student Heart of Covenant award is given to a young leader who exemplifies Covenant’s credo each year.
Class of 2024, we made it Good job guys! Throughout our time here at Covenant we have experienced and accomplished many things A few sectional wins, went to two state championships, and oh, robotics went to worlds which is pretty cool But despite all the things we have accomplished as a class through our various involvements in sports, theater, and clubs, the thing I find most profound about these last four years is how we all have changed as individuals
Earlier this year Fightmaster said, “I pray that you all are not the same people in ten years that you are today That would deeply sadden me ”(pause) At first a few of my classmates and I took offense, thinking, “Hey, we aren’t that bad now, “ but then he went on to say, “think about it you all have changed drastically since you were freshmen and for the most part you all are not even close to the same people that you were when you walked in here on July whatever, 2020 ”
After he explained, I started to think about the why Why have we changed as people and why will we continue to change? I came up with three answers Number one: peer pressure When we were freshmen we just wanted to fit in and have the same water bottle as the next girl or say something funnier than the next guy, so we changed When we were sophomores and for some of us as juniors, we began to mature and so we changed As we were navigating the emotional rollercoaster of high school we found ourselves thinking, “Oh I am not a freshman anymore and I am a big bad high schooler,” then the talk about college and what we want to do with the rest of our lives began Mrs Shriner introduced us to the wonder that is CollegeBoard and friends and family started asking questions like, “Do you have any thoughts about college or what you want to do after high school?” Then the third, and I think the best answer to why we have changed, is the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit worked in our lives and so we changed Isaiah 11:2-3 says, “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord And his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord ” The Holy Spirit has moved in more ways than one in the lives of every individual in this class by working in your heart specifically or in the hearts of those around you to then work back in your heart He didn’t work in all of our hearts at the exact same time throughout our time here at Covenant, but there is no doubt in my mind that the Holy Spirit is resting upon each and every one of you and that he will be with you into the next stage of life and beyond So the work that the Holy Spirit has done in this class is what I find to be the best transition from the time we were freshmen to now graduating seniors
As we have changed throughout the years, the things we value and how we live our lives have changed As a freshman I would have irritably told you that the only time a day I read my Bible was during Bible class when I was forced to and now I will happily tell you that I read my Bible at least three times a day and not because I am forced to In the first semester Fightmaster gave us an assignment in Worldview asking us what our life rules were Just three simple rules that we abide by or try to follow throughout our daily tasks
One of the life rules that I wrote down is a quote I heard that has always stuck with me, which reads, “Love the people God gave you because someday He will need them back ” God has placed so many people in our lives for specific reasons and at specific times Sometimes they are in our lives for a season and sometimes they go through this walk called life with us for a long while
Lila Mattick 2023-24 RECIPIENT
No matter how long we walk with these people, we are called to love them to the best of our ability In John 13:34-35 Jesus says to His disciples, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another ” Throughout our time here at Covenant, I hope all of you have felt love from the faculty, staff, and especially your fellow classmates, but more than that I hope and pray you expressed and showed love to those people that God placed in your life during this season And if not, good news: the next stage of your life is about to begin in twenty minutes
As I go into the next stage of life I will be holding this life rule close to my heart and do my best to abide by it every single day, and I urge you all to do the same And I mean it I want you all to try to remember the life rule you turned into Mr Fightmaster a few weeks ago And since I know how busy these past couple weeks have been and some of you have probably forgotten what that life rule was, I want you all to reach under your chairs Under your chairs you should find the life rule, or a corresponding Bible verse or quote, that you turned into “Fight” a few weeks ago The practice of abiding by certain rules is something that I think is very important for us all as we go into this next season of life So, Class of 2024, as you all change, your life rules will probably change, and when that happens make yourself a new card, find a girl with nice handwriting, or you can even text me and I would be happy to write you a new one
So in living out my rule I know that I was truly blessed with the opportunity to love each and every one of you through this season As a quick memorial of that love, I will end this speech by reading some of your rules back to you, so thankful for how you ’ ve blessed my life and blessed each other
Do one kind action each week
Always say please and thank you
Listening is one of the loudest forms of kindness
Always find time for the things that make you feel happy to be alive
Everyone always has something going on
Put others first
Invite God into your decision making, He wants to give you direction and hear your heart
Give God your weakness and He will give you His strength
If all your prayers in the past week were answered, what would change about your life?
And finally a quote from Karl Marx, “Surround yourself with people who make you feel happy People who make you laugh, who help you when you ’ re in need People who genuinely care People who push you closer to God They are the ones worth keeping in your life Everyone else is just passing through ”
Class of 2024, we made it Good job guys! Thank you
As we honor the achievements of the 2024 graduating class, we reflect on their remarkable journey and impressive milestones. The Class of 2024 stands out with its dedication to academic excellence and readiness for future challenges: NOVEMBER9|4PM
Strengthening Our Covenant Community
Are you passionate about the transformative power of Christian education? Do you wish every family could afford to send their children to Covenant? If so, consider joining the Shield Club, our new initiative connecting individuals with volunteer and financial giving opportunities
Why Join the Shield Club?
The Shield Club enhances our community by connecting advocates ready to lend their time, expertise, and resources Members are essential to driving our mission forward, ensuring Covenant continues providing enriching Christian educational experiences
Contributing Your Time, Talent, and Treasure
We value the unique gifts each individual brings to our community Here’s how you can contribute:
Time: Volunteer to support events, mentor students, or help daily operations
Talent: Use your skills to enhance programs, teach courses, or provide advice
Treasure: Financial contributions help maintain our educational quality.
Financial Benefits
Contributions qualify for a 50% Indiana state tax credit turn a $1,000 donation into a $500 state tax credit, plus standard federal deductions for charitable contributions. Act quickly, as tax credits are limited
Get Involved
Your involvement can shape this exciting new chapter Whether making a financial gift or volunteering, your support is crucial. Join us to help shield and strengthen quality Christian education For more information or to contribute, please visit our website or contact our Advancement Office Your support makes all the difference
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