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Passion into Action Inspired Art Speaker Symposium Head of School Report

Board of Trustees, 2016-2017 Jody Billiard, Chairman Don Moseley, Vice Chairman Jonathan Byrd, Treasurer John Haines, Secretary Carolyn Airing Danny Church Land Hite Caroline Kelly Brian Peterson Rich Protasewich Anne Rogers Melissa Roper

Head of School Mark Davis

Editor/Designer, Classic Megan Fair

Mission Statement To assist the Christian family by providing an education marked by a biblical worldview, academic excellence, and affordability, so that students are equipped to be salt and light for God’s glory.

Contributing Writers

Mark Davis, Carlee Pierce, Libby Rau, Mary Claire Warren, Brendan Osbourn

Vision Statement

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Covenant Day School is committed to becoming an exceptional, Christ-centered, college-preparatory school. We will create an environment which develops lifelong learners, critical thinkers and problem solvers who will be actively engaged in the world as ambassadors for Christ. Our appraised, innovative academic courses and comprehensive extra-curricular offerings will be taught through the lens of truth found in the historic Christian faith by godly faculty and staff who are skilled educators and dedicated mentors. Graduates will be prepared for matriculation into leading colleges and universities in order to live out their callings on the global stage. Our distinctive sense of family, with a diverse community of students, families, friends, donors, and alumni, will undergird these efforts necessary to bring excellence to every aspect of Covenant Day School, a ministry of Christ Covenant Church, for God’s glory.

Covenant Day held a dedication for its new high school building on August 21, 2016.

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Core Values

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Christlikeness

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A reflection of the work of Christ, loving in thought and deed, serving God and others

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A pursuit of biblical truth so as to develop the knowledge and discernment that guides our judgment and decisions in all areas of life

Integrity

An insistence on biblical principles that develop character, integrity, and moral excellence

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Legacy of Thankfulness Passion into Action A Year on Pine Ridge Exploring Racial Reconciliation and the Church The STEM of a Good Future Inspired Art Lions Host School’s First Home Football Game 2015-2016 Head of School Report

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DEPARTMENTS 2 From the Head of School 8 Classic News Briefs 10 Arts 11 Athletics 12 Alumni News & Class Notes

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear CDS, This school year has begun with noticeable changes to our campus. In 2012, the CDS Board of Trustees began a prayerful process of envisioning a campus in which all students were taught in traditional classroom spaces. During the 2014-2015 school year, the Legacy Capital Campaign was launched with the desire of classroom spaces being touted as a major theme.

The 2015-2016 school year required much of our community in terms of patience and persistence. Specialists in the lower school were displaced from their classroom spaces to allow self-contained classrooms to fit in the “B” building. Shipping containers were brought onto the property to store desks and professional effects from multiple classrooms in order for Sunday School classes to be taught. Additionally, a new fitness center and playground were added in the fall of 2015 to benefit our school community.

This school year came with a rush, one in which certificates of occupancy, the ongoing work of the CDS Design and Build Committee, and many meetings with our builder, architect, and school representatives coalesced to fruition with our current campus. We are grateful to God for His many provisions to His people at CDS. Newly renovated lower school facilities, a “new” middle school, and a new high school are results of a multi-year process. It is our ongoing prayer that these facilities will be used to further the mission of CDS, one in which we seek to assist the Christian family by providing an education marked by a biblical worldview and academic excellence so that students are equipped to be salt and light for God’s glory.

As you read the Classic, I encourage you to join me in offering a prayer of thanksgiving to our Lord for His many provisions to CDS and for His mercies that are new each day.

Sincerely,

Mark Davis

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LEGACY

OF THANKFULNESS

HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION | AUGUST 21, 2016

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Passion into Action Written by Carlee Pierce, CDS Senior

This past summer, senior Mackenzie Deans took a trip to New York City for Ann Taylor’s ANNpower Forum. During her time there, she learned important leadership skills and heard inspiring stories of high school students and women making a difference in their communities. She heard from the Executive Producer of Good Morning America, Executive Producer of HBO, and Michelle Obama’s stylist.

Mackenzie was mentored by Maria, a woman who is working to create a stable and consistent economy in Guatemala, her country of origin. After hearing from inspiring speakers, Mackenzie and the 49 other high school girls who accompanied her through this experience, split into groups to process what they learned and apply it to their special and unique projects. Mackenzie’s project was ContainIt, which she has dedicated much of her time to over the past two years and has exemplified the very definition of leadership through the progression of the project. All of these incredible conversations about change and growth took place at the main headquarters of Ann Taylor, located at the heart of New York City.

One thing Mackenzie gained from her experience was the importance of developing leaders. Beginning lightheartedly, Mackenzie said, “You know, this may sound a little bit feminist, but women still only make 77 cents for every one dollar a man makes. [Therefore], there are almost no women on the Forbes list for most successful people in the world. Why are there not more women rising to the top? What kind of social standards

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are holding us back?” She also spoke to how important it is to make a difference now, instead of waiting until we’re older or more experienced. Mackenzie learned from her peers at ANNpower Forum about what it really means to get involved in the community and devote each individual’s passions to the greater good.

“Passion,” she said. “What do you want to do and what do you want to change?”

But this trip wasn’t all about incredible women changing the world. Mackenzie shared some exciting stories about the activities she experienced during her three nights in New York City. On the first night, the young women went to see Matilda on Broadway. The following night, they were given a special shopping spree at Ann Taylor Loft. They were each given two hundred dollars and were able to shop the entire store at 40 percent off. What Mackenzie remembers, however, is the amazing recognition they received when they walked in the door. “We walked in and lined from the main part of the store to the basement were Loft employees clapping for us,” she said. “It was just a really special moment for them to be honoring us like that. The ‘higher-ups’ were clapping and cheering for us. It was really special.”

This trip allowed Mackenzie to make important contacts and build a strong community of women who are searching for ways to better the world with their passions. “I know I have something that I can go back to if I need help or support,” she said with a smile.

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A Year on Pine Ridge Written by Libby Rau, CDS Senior

For CDS alumnus Scottie Miller ’16, the fall held something different than countless new clubs to choose from and dorm room living.

Instead of heading off to college, Scottie took a gap year and traveled to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. “I knew I wanted to give my life in full-time ministry already,” Scottie said. “So when [Pastor] Wade offered this internship, I knew that there was no better place for me to be able to get discipled by godly men who would not only teach me, but also give me the time to spend time with God to learn from Him and experience living in a cross-cultural context.”

Since he arrived on the reservation, Scottie has spent time visiting people in jail or in the hospital, praying for the sick, and sharing the gospel with people he meets on house visits or on the streets. Scottie shared that he’s come to see more of what it looks like to trust in the Lord and to have faith, explaining, “Faith to see God heal people, drive away the darkness, and even faith to believe that God will heal the land through repentance. None of these things are myths. I have to trust in the Lord to get me through the day when I’m on the reservation doing ministry all day.” Because, as Scottie expounds, Pine Ridge Reservation is technically an unreached place in terms of Christianity. The spiritual need is intense. Even so, Scottie’s faith has continued to strengthen.

“I’m always in awe of God in what He’s been doing to get me to the place of full surrender in trusting Him with my life.”

The final story Scottie shared was of his favorite memory and it was perhaps the clearest manifestation of God answering prayer. After praying for people in the hospital, Scottie and Wade headed to the “Two Bull’s” home where they met a girl named Emily. She had broken her ankle two months prior and was wearing a boot on her right foot. She shared that she had been discouraged because her injury left her at home most of the time and she was in constant pain. After Scottie and Wade prayed for Emily multiple times, she removed her boot and when she looked at her ankle she was speechless because the swelling was gone. By the end of their visit, Emily was walking on her own without her boot or crutches.

What a remarkable answer to prayer!

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ContainIt: Phase Two

The ContainIt construction team has been busy working on three new units: a family unit, a kitchen/ bath combo, and a singles adult dormitory. Phase Two of ContainIt includes a community of 14 containers.

ContainIt Partnerships

The ContainIt team has secured several impactful partnerships.

Last year, the team began partnering with Edifice and has continued to attend bi-weekly meetings on campus to learn from professionals at Edifice and give updates on the different areas of the ContainIt project. Additionally, the ContainIt team recently met with Little and Associates, an international architecture and design firm in Charlotte, to discuss partnership opportunities.

ContainIt Club

The ContainIt Club, which includes 60 students, is new this year and gives the larger student body an opportunity to get involved in making an impact. The club is organized into divisions allowing students to use their unique talents through writing, construction, design, and marketing.

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EXPLORING RACIAL RECONCILIATION AND THE CHURCH Written by Mary Claire Warren, CDS Senior

is teaching and understanding race-ethnicity, religion, identity, and social change. After the entire high school heard Dr. Marti, the four grades were separated to get a more personal presentation from our breakout speakers. These speakers included Howard Brown, Senior Pastor of Christ Central Church; his wife, Kellie Brown, Coordinator of Worship Arts at Christ Central Church; Sanchez Fair, Creative Worship and Arts Pastor at Center City Church; and Cedric Lundy, the Pastor of Justice and Leadership at Watershed Charlotte. Each of these breakout speakers connected with their specific grade to share their stories and perspectives.

In October, Covenant Day held its first ever Speaker Symposium. Covenant Day’s portrait of a graduate has an emphasis on pursuing wisdom and engaging the culture. For several years, as the world has continued to struggle with the subtle, yet prevalent, racism that seems to exist in every crevice of our nation, Covenant Day has been attempting to find a way to get students thinking about how we, as Christians, can make a difference. Thus, the Speaker Symposium was created. The main theme of this year’s symposium was Racial Reconciliation and the Church. Although this concept had been in the works since January, it recently became an even more appropriate theme when Charlotte came face-to-face with the racial tensions that have been plaguing our nation. As citizens of a city that has felt the impact of both the peaceful protests and violent riots, this day was especially meaningful. Students were encouraged by several different speakers, all of whom have adequate experience in the subject at hand. In between each speaker, students went to their advisory groups, where they discussed their feelings and questions that each message may have prompted.

The Speaker Symposium student cohort, along with Covenant Day teachers Becky Makla and Kari Cope, helped assemble the first Speaker Symposium.

This year’s student cohort included seniors Gabriel Moore, Elizabeth Ashley, and Joel Thomas; juniors Will Boatwright and Sara Kate Baudhuin; and sophomores Matthew Saunders and Jane Murry Bryan. After the symposium, Gabriel Moore stated, “I feel like the symposium was a success. It addressed issues and integrated facts while also incorporating a Christian perspective. I feel like it brought people out of their comfort zones which we all need every once in while.” All in all, this year’s Speaker Symposium was an impactful day for our high school community and Covenant Day is looking forward to continuing this tradition in years to come.

The keynote speaker for Covenant Day’s first Speaker Symposium was Dr. Gerardo Marti, a professing Christian and the Department Chair and Professor of Sociology at Davidson College. Dr. Marti’s main focus 6

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OF A GOOD FUTURE Written by Brendan Osbourn, CDS Senior

With a desire to give students an early start on developing skills for job opportunities, Covenant Day Middle School created an elective period dedicated to learning about STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Led by middle school teachers Rachael Snelgrove and Beth Farina, students in this elective meet several times a week to build skills dedicated to advancing STEM learning. Throughout the year these students work on projects, such as building bridges and solar cars, while developing important teamwork skills. “The projects created in the STEM elective are possible because of the collaboration among the students,” Mrs. Snelgrove explained. Teachers guide the students in each project by giving parameters, while equipping students to do hands-on work and critical thinking on their own.

This elective came to Covenant Day at a great time.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that more than nine million STEM-related jobs will be created between the years 2012 and 2022. STEM is all about learning to build success from mistakes. These students are learning many of the skills necessary to be the innovators of tomorrow.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVES

Covenant Day School offers a variety of electives in the middle school including art, band, choir, tech arts, robotics, computer coding, newsletter, speech/drama, and student ministries.

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CDS NEWS Snacks for Cops (1)

This year Covenant Day launched Snacks for Cops, a new lower school community outreach initiative. Each classroom sponsors six officers with the Matthews Police Department for whom they commit to pray, write encouraging notes, and provide a bag of treats. From September 12-16, lower school students collected hundreds of snacks for each of the 60 officers to enjoy during their work shift. Students did chores around the house and yard and even created lemonade stands to earn money to buy snacks. The snack bags were packed by fifth grade students on September 19 and were distributed to the Matthews Police Department.

The Snacks for Cops initiative is coordinated by Covenant Day PE Teacher Caroline Orsillo.

Website and Portal Update

1 Fifth grade students pack bags of treats for Covenant Day’s lower school community outreach project, Snacks for Cops.

Covenant Day School’s Parent/Student Portal is now live! This is your one-stop shop for calendar items, classroom updates, school announcements, and more. If you haven’t had the chance to watch the tutorial video posted at the top of the Parent/Student Portal, we strongly encourage you to do so to get more information on how to subscribe to announcements, sync your calendars, and get important class updates.

Thank you for your patience with this transition! For frequently asked portal questions, visit www.covenantday.org/portalhelp.

Introducing Covenant Arts Association (2)

The Covenant Arts Association is new to CDS this year! The purpose of the association is to increase awareness of our arts program, encourage parent involvement in all areas of the arts, and create a long range vision for Covenant Day Arts. A variety of events are put on each year including band and choir concerts, middle and high school musicals, Celebration of the Arts, and more. There are four membership levels that include a variety of benefits. For details visit www.covenantday.org/arts.

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Sophie Lindner (3)

Junior Sophie Lindner has garnered national attention as a high school swimmer. One of only 175 sixteen-year-old girls to qualify for the Olympic trials, Sophie traveled to Omaha in June to compete in the 100 meter butterfly. In August, she attended the U.S. Open National Championship in Minneapolis where she received an Olympic trial qualifying time in the 200 meter backstroke and swam on multiple top 10 relay teams. Sophie was recently selected as one of 580 women nationwide to the USA Swimming Scholastic All American Team.

CDS Celebrates the Class of 2016

On May 27, 2016, Covenant Day School celebrated its 11th graduating class. Dr. Maren Halvorson, Covenant Day’s second head of school, addressed the 78 graduates and their families. Graduates were accepted to 100 colleges and universities including UNC-Chapel Hill, Davidson College, University of Virginia, Georgia Tech, Covenant College, Wheaton College, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest University.

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3 Sophie Lindner (center in white swim cap) received an Olympic trial qualifying time this summer at the U.S. Open National Championship.

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date Celebration of the Arts and ArtFest will be combined for a schoolwide celebration this year! Save the date for April 28!

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The Sound of Covenant Day (4)

From pep band to Suzuki violin, students have a variety of opportunities to explore their musical talents at Covenant Day! This year Covenant Day started its first pep band consisting of nine students, which can be heard providing school spirit at our home athletic events. In addition to opportunities on campus, students can further develop their talents through outside organizations. This year five high school students and nine middle school students were selected to participate in the NCAIS Honors Band. Additionally, Evelyn Townsend (10th) is a member of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra and will be traveling with the orchestra to New York City in June to perform at Carnegie Hall Harry Cogdill (7th) and Jonathan Townsend (8th), who also got their start on the violin at CDS, are members of the Junior Youth Orchestra.

4 The CDS Pep Band has been a great addition this fall to our home athletic events!

CDS Curriculum Director Joins CSI Board

Christian Schools International (CSI) recently welcomed CDS Curriculum Director Mary Lou Capan to the Board of Trustees. CSI advances Christian education and supports schools in their task of teaching students to know God and His world and to glorify Him through obedient service. Mrs. Capan serves on the Board Development Committee.

Covenant Day Opens Roar Store on Campus (5)

Check out Covenant Day’s new Roar Store located in the middle school building. The store is open on Tuesdays from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. The store features CDS apparel and gear and all proceeds support CDS athletics. For details or to join the Booster Club, visit www.covenantday.org/golions.

5 Check out Covenant Day’s new Roar Store in the middle school building for your favorite CDS apparel and gear!

some of our favorites from WINDY GAP

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ARTS

INSPIRED ART It didn’t take long for Covenant Day high school students to adapt to their new, beautiful art space. They have spent the past several months uncovering all of its new features, boosting their creativity as artists. Students find new inspiration as the sunlight pours into the room and as they create outside on the new art patio. Both students and teachers are grateful for this new space and the endless opportunities it provides for students of today and future generations to use their artistic talents to glorify God.

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ATHLETICS

LIONS HOST SCHOOL’S FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME Enthusiastic fans of all ages gathered at Warner Park on September 6 to cheer on the Lions for their first-ever home football game. The football team, made up of 26 students in grades 7-9, ran onto the field, ripping through a banner created by the cheer team while fans cheered them on for this historical football event. The first half was full of excitement and energy as the Lions played hard to secure a 31-12 halftime lead. The energy poured over into the halftime activities as the school community enjoyed a kicking contest and music from the pep band. The enthusiasm continued through the second half as the Lions kept their lead to finish with a 34-18 victory!

“I was blown away by the crowd and how excited they were during the entire game,” Head Coach Chris James said. “Their energy really fired up the players to continue to play hard and ultimately finish victorious.”

Our student athletes enjoyed being a part of the historic game as well. “It was cool knowing that I was a part of the first ever football team and got to play in front of all of our fans,” freshman Edwin Barnes said.

Next year the Covenant Day football team will consist of students in additional grades including sophomores and juniors.

ATHLETICS RECAP Check out the Covenant Day website for game reports, team information, text notifications, and to sync your personal calendar with the athletics calendar.

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CLASS NOTES

CLASSNOTES

2006

2009

David Batson and his wife Emily welcomed a baby girl, Winnie Kate, in May 2016. He is currently working as a police officer with CMPD.

Kristen Kearns Mickey and her husband welcomed Corrigan Grace Mickey on June 9, 2016.

Megan Harrelson received her MS in Clinical Psychology at Auburn University in August. She plans to initiate her preliminary doctoral examination to qualify for her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology this fall.

Megan Poole is currently working at Duke University Hospital in the Surgical Trauma ICU.

2011

Sarah Peterson Walton and her husband welcomed Ruby Rae Walton on May 11, 2016.

2007

Madison Raleigh Reynoso was born May 3, 2016 to Alexa Smith Reynoso and her husband.

2008

Mary Frances Roberts Behrendt married Ben Behrendt on April 16, 2016.

They live in Virginia and she is a youth mental health case manager at Mount Rogers Community Services Board.

Scott Braswell works as a sports reporter/fill-in anchor for KHGI in Kearney, Nebraska where he covers University of Nebraska athletics along with local prep teams.

Erik Stewart is a police officer with CMPD in the Providence Division.

The Class of 2011 celebrated its five year reunion on July 23 on the rooftop patio at The Peculiar Rabbit. Mackenzie Weigel, Blair Bolton, Jack Hill and Ashley Hargette helped plan the reunion.

2010

Kayla Osterhus is engaged to Brad Cherry and they will be getting married on June 24, 2017 in Matthews, NC. Hilliary Adams is engaged to Brandon Kopp and planning a June 3, 2017 wedding.

FROM CHARLOTTE TO LA

Elizabeth Pugh ’10 works at TOMS in Los Angeles in the eComm department as a Merchandise Coordinator. She works to give online shoppers in the TOMS women’s department a great experience and launches news products on the website. One of her favorite parts of working at TOMS is the facility. “We have slides, tents, a barista that makes my cappuccino every morning, and dogs are allowed,” she said. “We also have workout classes during lunch and meditation. I absolutely love it and these are just the perks.” However, Elizabeth shared that her favorite part of her job is working for her boss, who is a strong believer and has helped her grow professionally and spiritually. Elizabeth has had many great opportunities to talk about her faith while in LA. “In LA, truth is relative and everyone is very accepting of your beliefs,” she said. “So I can talk about Jesus whenever I want. Christianity, at times, can look different here than in the south. I often have to sift through others’ thoughts with what I know about God’s character. It really makes you dig in.”

Mackenzie Weigel is coaching the football and varsity basketball cheer squads at Covenant Day. Rosalyne Weir Arceneaux married Garrett Arceneaux on September 17, 2016 in Baton Rouge, LA.

CLASS NOTES

A FRONT ROW SEAT Halie York Kawell ’08 spends her days hanging out with kids in Marks Village, a government-subsidized housing project in northeast Birmingham where the average annual income is just $9,280 for a family of four. In 2013, Halie began volunteering with families in this community and it didn’t take long before she felt God prompting her to invest more in the lives of the children there. Along with her husband and two friends, Halie founded Oak Tree Ministries. In 2015 she quit her job as a teacher to help get the nonprofit up and running. She currently serves as the academic director and runs the Reading Halie (York) Kawell with her husband, Jesse.

Club. Her goal is to make disciples among the youngest in the community, while teaching them what a joy it can be to soak up a good book. Outside of the Reading Club, she speaks with groups, recruits volunteers, spends hours researching, and attends prayer services and collaborates with other nonprofits in the East Lake Area. “Out of all of these tasks and my winding journey with Oak Tree, my favorite part is the front row seat I have to see God at work,” she said. To read more of Halie’s story and the impact she’s making for God’s kingdom in Birmingham, visit www.covenantday.org/alumni.

Leah Villarreal is engaged to Wade Rothrock and planning a January 14, 2017 wedding in Gastonia, NC.

2012

Anna Barcley Knight married Danny Knight on June 4, 2016. CDS alumni Laura Beth Hite, Haley Spitz Fields, Jenna Pretty, Leo Barcley, Luke Barcley, and Nick Dabbs were in the wedding.

Lance Corporal Caleb Ernsberger is serving in Marine Corps FAST Company, currently deployed to the Middle East.

Heath McIntire is currently in the Leadership Development Program at BB&T in Greensboro.

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2013

Carol Ann Roberts is engaged to Teron Ferguson and is planning a December 31, 2016 wedding.

2014

Camille deBrun, a student at Berry College, is studying abroad in Spain.

Brent McKnight married Ashley on June 5, 2016 and is currently working as the development and events coordinator at Pisgah Legal Services.

Meredith Lewis is the Junior Class President at UNCW.

2015

Evan Bertram played Mama Noah in James Madison University’s production of Children of Eden.

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Covenant Day’s first 10 year class reunion took place this summer with the Class of 2006! The celebration kicked off with a family picnic on the Bullard Family Playground and a tour of the new high school building. That evening, alumni enjoyed a dinner party at Vivace Restaurant. More than half the class was able to attend, with the furthest traveling from Texas!

For more alumni pictures, visit www.covenantday.org/alumni.

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ALUMNI NEWS

2015-2016 HEAD OF SCHOOL REPORT For more than twenty-six years, the Lord has shown His great faithfulness to Covenant Day School. The fiscal year 2015-2016 has been no exception, as He has used you and many others to help in continuing the legacy of giving at Covenant Day. We are deeply grateful to all those who got involved and participated in the Legacy Capital Campaign and the 2015-2016 Annual Campaign. Here is how your investments in CDS made an impact on our school.

2015-2016 Operating Budget Source of Funds: $9,522,000 Tuition (net of $529k in Financial Aid) Program Fees & Income Donations* & Endowment Income Church Direct Support

Use of Funds: $9,522,000 95% 1% 2% 2%

Salaries & Benefits 78% Operating Costs 18% Debt Service 3% Added to Reserves 1%

* Only donations designated for Financial Aid are included in the Operating Budget.

Total Commitment: $3,740,660 • Total Received (by fiscal year end): $1,932,095 Legacy-Phase 1: $1,478,213 was received in cash in 2015-2016 with a total of $5,976,390 received in both cash and pledges as of June 30, 2016 for the first phase of our $11.5M campus expansion project. This project allows us to offer more families the wonderful opportunity to experience a Covenant Day education.

Academic Enhancements: $122,767 was used for enhancing our schoolwide technology programs. We added a lower school basketball court and will be resurfacing both the tennis courts and the basketball court in the main gym. We are also adding a handball court for middle school students and enhancements to the butterfly garden.

CDS Arts Fund and CAA: $4,333 was used to enhance all areas of our arts programs (music, theater, and visual arts). $3,813 was raised by Covenant Arts Association for further enhancements to the visual arts program by providing a kiln and pottery wheels in the high school.

Financial Aid: $127,905; $116,785 will be used this year, while $11,120 was donor-designated to endowments to provide revenue for aid for years to come.

Sustainability Initiatives: $58,970; $58,720 was used for growing ContainIt, a sustainability initiative at CDS, while $250 was raised as seed money for the new greenhouse in the high school.

Athletics: $58,793 was designated to the Sports Fund for the enhancement of all CDS athletic programs, including the addition of middle school girls field hockey and boys football. $77,301 was raised by the Booster Club for further athletic facility enhancements, including strength and conditioning equipment for the fitness center.

Your gifts are enhancing our students’ educational experiences and equipping them to be ambassadors for Christ both today and tomorrow. Thank you for investing in their futures and in the future of Covenant Day School.

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