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MAGAZINE
MDCA NAMED FACA ATHLETIC PROGRAM OF THE YEAR HEAD OF SCHOOL LORI HADLEY NAMED EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR 2018 STUDENTS & TEACHERS OF THE YEAR SELECTED
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Feature Story: MDCA Named Athletic Program of the Year
Letter From The President
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Social Services
Student Life
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Athletics
Academics
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Arts
Memorial & Honor Gifts
MARK YOUR CALENDAR September 28: Chicken Supper & Homecoming October 5: Grandparents & Special Friends Celebration October 6: Pensacola Benefit Dinner
November 9: Veterans Day Parade & Program November 30: Chicken Supper & Light Up MDCA December 7: Secondary School Play
October 26: Chicken Supper & Chick or Treat October 28–31: Tampa Food and Supply Drive
December 10: Elementary School Christmas Program
ABOUT THE COVER MDCA Bulldog Patrick Horan (Number 8) scores a touchdown against Ocala Christian at the September 14th home game. #daretobeabulldog (Cover Photo provided by student Mackenzie Horton, Senior - Class of 2019. Special thanks to everyone who submitted photographs which include but are not limited to: MDCA and MDCH staff, MDCA Yearbook staff, MDCA parents and supporters, student Mackenzie Horton, and Malcolm Yawn of Malcolm Yawn Photography.) 2 | Imagine Magazine Fall 2018 – #DareToBe
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Each year we are so proud of our graduating seniors. The Class of 2018 was an exceptionally talented group. Out of 47 graduates, 55 percent graduated with college credits and 94 percent are enrolled in a four year university or college, with an additional two percent attending a 2 year college. We had one AP Scholar with distinction, three AP Scholars with honor, and four AP Scholars. We had 15 Florida Bright Futures Scholarship recipients, 11 Florida Academic Scholars, and four Medallion Scholars. We had nine athletes signed with college athletic scholarships. The Class of 2018 received a combined $2.69 million in scholarship awards. That is an outstanding accomplishment. On top of their academic achievements, the Class of 2018 completed 7,700 hours of community service. That serving spirit is one of the best aspects of being a MDCA student. These talented students will do well in college, the military service or their chosen professions. In August, we welcomed a host of new and returning students at MDCA for the start of a new academic year. We can’t wait to see what the Class of 2019 will do. Our theme for this school year is “Dare to be…” and aims to provide a center-point for the different characteristics we strive ‘to be’ in our daily lives. August’s characteristic was ‘Dare To Be Vulnerable’, which means taking the risk to open oneself up to other people and more importantly to God, and being able to show your truth while quietly listening for God’s direction. With so many daily technological distractions, it is easy to curate a false self on social media, live for what others think or to focus on everything else. We forget to stop and spend time with God. As we work through spiritual formation this year we hope students take the time to discover who they are, develop who they want to become, and focus on improving their walks with Christ. We want our students to ‘Dare To Be a Bulldog’ by embracing school spirit and sharing that with classmates, teachers, and friends. We want them to build relationships with fellow students by showing kindness and compassion for each other. We want them to strengthen their relationships with Christ, and to encourage their peers to do the same. All God’s blessings,
Dr. James E. Moore President
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SOCIAL SERVICES The Joy of Giving Tim Deem, Vice President of Development A frequent question I hear from donors is, “I want to make a gift to support the work at Mount Dora, but I’m wondering if there is a way to get a bigger tax break?” Donating to charity can provide a charitable deduction if you itemize your taxes. Here are four other strategies from Kiplinger to help you stretch your tax savings even further than just using cash. Donate appreciated stock. If you have stock that has increased in value since you bought it more than a year ago, you can give it to Mount Dora and deduct its value on the day you give it. By giving the stock directly, you’ll avoid having to pay capital gains taxes on the increase in value. Remember, you can deduct the current value only if you have held the stock for more than a year before donating. If you’ve held it for less than a year, your deduction is limited to your cost basis (what you paid for the stock). Sell losing stock first. If the stock has lost value, it’s better to sell it first and take a capital loss, and if you itemize you can also deduct your charitable contribution. Your capital losses are first used to offset capital gains, and if you have more losses than gains, up to $3000 of the excess can be deducted against other kinds of income, such as your salary and interest income.
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Give to a donor advised fund. If you’d like to take a charitable deduction now but want more time to decide which charities to support, you can give cash, stock, or other investments to a donor-advised fund. Some of these funds will accept real estate, privately held stock, and other complex investments that many charities don’t accept directly. You can open a donor-advised fund at many brokerage firms and community foundations. You’ll generally need at least $5-10,000 to open the account, and you can invest the money in several investing pools until you’re ready to make grants to charities. Setting up a donoradvised fund can also be a great way to teach your children and grandchildren about philanthropy by working together to select which charities to support. Give your RMD to charity. If you’re over 70½, you can give up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to charity each year, which counts as your required minimum distribution but isn’t included in your adjusted gross income. You can’t deduct the donation as a charitable contribution, but keeping the money out of your adjusted gross income can have extra benefits: You get a tax benefit for the donation even if you don’t itemize, and sheltering the money from your adjusted gross income could help you avoid the Medicare high income surcharge. The money must be transferred directly from the IRA to the charity, so contact your IRA administrator to discuss the procedure. If you have questions, or would like more information about donating and estate planning, please contact me directly at 352729-9015 or by email at tim.deem@MDCAcademy.org.
Reach Out
This is a year Ben and Rebekah Liddle won’t forget. In January, they became parents to their first child, a baby girl named Gwendolyn. In August, they became “parents” to the teenage boys living in Lugar Cottage at Mount Dora Children’s Home. Ben and Bekah are new houseparents, replacing Chris and Tonya Hagan, who moved to be closer to family in Tennessee after seven years here. In addition to his role as “house dad,” Ben is teaching math at Mount Dora Christian Academy. His classes include Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Honors Geometry. Graduates of Harding University, Ben and Rebekah came here from Amarillo, Texas, where Ben was a credit analyst for a bank and Bekah was children’s minister for Comanche Trail Church of Christ. She has also served as a preschool teacher in the past, and both Ben and Bekah share a passion for working with children. “Ben and I love kids and are thrilled with the opportunity to open our home and show God’s love to other children," Bekah said. “We look forward to many years of service to the Mount Dora family.” “We are excited to have Ben and Rebekah as new houseparents,” said Chuck Shepherd, Director of Social Services. “They bring a new energy and youth to our program. Their past experience with relief houseparenting will be an asset in working with children at Mount Dora Children’s Home.” 4 | Imagine Magazine Fall 2018 – #DareToBe
Two New Families Join Single-Parent Program, While One Graduates The Single-Parent Program at Mount Dora Children’s Home recently welcomed two new families and honored another family who has graduated out of the program. Ashlee Gainey and her daughter, Iris, recently moved onto campus, occupying the first of several housing units on campus undergoing major renovations as part of the Single-Parent Program. She moved here from Sarasota after learning about the SingleParent Program at her church. Ashlee is now enrolled in medical assisting classes at Lake Technical College. Another new single parent, Latoshia Gunter, joined the program recently and brought her two daughters, Terriayna Spillman, 17, and Miya Macon, 12. In their first few weeks here, the girls attended Central Florida Bible Camp, a summer tradition for MDCH children.
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Pursue Your Dreams Several recent graduates from Mount Dora Children’s Home are pursuing college degrees, and one has joined the military. Jerry Mendez, who graduated from MDCA last spring and lived on campus in Lugar Cottage, is now enrolled as a freshman at Freed-Hardeman University, a Christian college in Tennessee. Two 2017 MDCA graduates from the Children’s Home are returning as sophomores to Christian colleges this fall. They are Jamie Merrill at Faulkner University in Alabama and Athena Wagner at Harding University in Arkansas. Another 2017 graduate, Jasper Pierre, is enrolled at Collin College in Texas. His older brother, Jeremiah Pierre, a 2016 MDCA graduate, recently joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Jasper and Jeremiah’s younger brother, Jesiah, is a senior this year at MDCA and plans to attend the University of Florida on a football scholarship. We’re proud of all of these graduates and wish them well on their educations and careers!
A farewell reception recently honored a successful graduating single parent, Wendy Keith Merrill. While in the program, Wendy worked exceptionally hard to further her education, while also taking time to share her story at MDCH benefit dinners. During her time here, Wendy completed a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology with a minor in studio art at UCF. She is beginning graduate studies this fall. Wendy’s daughter, Jamie, a MDCA graduate, is now a sophomore at Faulkner University. Wendy also has a 12-year-old son, Jarred. If you would like to help with the continuing renovations on all the housing units used in the Single-Parent Program – approximately $17,000 per unit – please send donations to the Development Office, Mount Dora Children’s Home, 301 W. 13th Ave., Mount Dora, FL 32757, or call 352-383-0762. #DareToBe – Imagine Magazine Fall 2018 | 5
ATHLETICS #DARE TO
Commit
The years of prayer, hard work, and dedication all paid off for Senior Linebacker Jesiah Pierre as he verbally committed to play football for the University of Florida Gators this summer. He is currently the Number 2-ranked player in the Orlando Sentinel’s 2019 Central Florida Super60. Jesiah has been a student at MDCA for the past five years. The faculty, staff, coaches, parents and students have enjoyed watching this young man grow in faith, physical ability, and character.
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ATHLETICS
#DARE TO
Rise to the Top
L to R: Mckenna Ross, Jessa Fechtenburg, and Johanna Vilarson
The MDCA Varsity Cheer Squad won first place in the Small Varsity Category at the Universal Cheerleading Association camp at USF this summer. “The squad had a top-notch performance, and I couldn’t be more proud of them,” exclaimed Varsity Head Coach Cindy Brown. Three seniors, Jessa Fechtenburg, Mckenna Ross, and Johanna Vilarson, were also selected as UCA All-American cheerleaders, the highest honor given in high school cheerleading. “It’s also exciting to have three AllAmericans because the selection process is so stringent,” Brown said. “Out of nearly 500 girls at this camp, only about 20 girls were selected, and this is the third year in a row that Johanna has been selected.”
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ARTS
Bailey Adams, Macy Brown, Kaydence Colwell, Nora Culpepper, Olivia Davidson, Lillian Jones, Sophia Knight (Flowers)
Kendall Phillips (Magic Mirror)
Sadie Pruett (Queen)
Sadie Pruett (Queen), Sean Holtin (Prince Robert)
Jade Cardoso (Snow White), Cassi Monn (Crone)
Olivia Abrams (Cat)
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ARTS #DARE TO
Create
This past spring, the auditorium came alive for three nights with the hearts and voices of MDCA’s elementary students as they presented Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs the Musical. The production was directed by MDCA’s Theatre Director Cheryl Abbate, with musical direction given by MDCA’s elementary music teacher Leah Richmond. The students worked hard for months to learn their lines, blocking, and songs and it truly paid off as this production was enjoyed by audiences all three nights.
“We cannot create a world we can’t imagine and stories are the engines of our imaginations.” - Unknown
Jade Cardoso (Snow White)
This spring our MDCA Speech and Theatre classes fueled their imaginations as they teamed up to enter the Youthful Voices Storytelling Competition. The students researched stories and rehearsed the art of Storytelling. With a record number of entries this year, MDCA received an Honors Recognition.
Elementary, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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2017 - 2018 Athletic Accolades Boys Cross Country STATE CHAMPIONS Varsity Girls Volleyball DISTRICT SEMI-FINALS Baseball FINAL FOUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Track & Field TWO INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS TEAM REGIONAL CHAMPIONS Girls Tennis TEAM DISTRICT RUNNER UP – REGIONALS COMPETITION Boys Basketball ELITE EIGHT Girls Softball ELITE EIGHT DAILY COMMERCIAL’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR Boys and Girls Bowling TWO INDIVIDUAL STATE QUALIFIERS Football CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS SECOND ROUND OF THE STATE PLAYOFFS Boys and Girls Weightlifting FOUR INDIVIDUAL STATE QUALIFIERS Boys Golf TWO INDIVIDUAL REGIONAL AND STATE QUALIFIERS Cheerleading THREE INDIVIDUAL UCA ALL-AMERICAN CHEERLEADERS
Athletes Signed Volleyball HARDING UNIVERSITY REINHARDT UNIVERSITY Basketball WARNER UNIVERSITY Track and Field HARDING UNIVERSITY Softball UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND LAKE SUMTER STATE COLLEGE Baseball YORK COLLEGE ROLLINS COLLEGE Hockey FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY 10 | Imagine Magazine Fall 2018 – #DareToBe
FEATURE STORY
# DA R E TO B E T H E B E S T: MDCA Named FACA Athletic Program of the Year Take a year filled with teams qualifying and winning regional and state competitions, add six coaches receiving “Coach of the Year”, and several athletes signing to play with colleges across the country, and you have an award winning year. The 2017-2018 school year will go down in MDCA athletic history and is being capped off by receiving the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Cary McDonald Award for “Athletic Program of the Year” in the 3A private school classification. “This is a great honor for our school and athletic program here at MDCA,” said Athletic Director Jim Nichols. “It’s great to work somewhere where you have the support from the board, administration, faculty, and staff. These student athletes and coaches work tremendously hard on and off the field, and I am excited for them to receive this award.”
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STUDENT LIFE
Senior Superlatives: Emily Reising, Caleb Baker, Cooper Monn, Sebastian Rolon, Lauren Abbate, Coleman Bevill, Molly Elenz, Connor Mattson, Emily Leto
Athletic Scholarships: Jace Raulerson, Cooper Monn, Danielle Christopher, Casey Allen, Joseph Martz, Faith Musselwhite, Sebastian Rolon, Danny Carpenter
Valedictorian - Lauren Abbate, Salutatorian - Emily Leto with Brad Moser (middle) 12 | Imagine Magazine Fall 2018 – #DareToBe
Florida Academic Scholars: Lauren Abbate, Emily Bradley, Caleb Baker, Sophia Akel, Danny Carpenter, Luke Civiero, Chase Harwell, Emily Leto and Ryan Maley with Guidance Counselor Amanda Nunez (far left)
Seven Years Fine Arts Club: Melody Coe, Emily Leto, Emily Reising with Mr Brian Holtin (far left)
Fine Arts Award: Emily Reising with Mr Brian Holtin (left)
STUDENT LIFE MDCA’s Class of 2018 chose the song “I Lived” by One Republic as their class song and it certainly fit this truly outstanding group of students. The class of 2018 lived every moment here at MDCA and achieved incredible accomplishments. MDCA will continue to pray and root for this group of students as they move on to climb that next mountain. The Class of 2018: Scholarship Dollars Awarded: $2.69 Million Valedictorian: Lauren Abbate Salutatorian: Emily Leto Christian Leadership Award: Emily Leto and Caleb Baker Mr. And Miss MDCA: Sebastian Rolon and Emily Leto Christian Athlete Award: Cooper Monn and Caleb Baker President’s Award: Cooper Monn and Caleb Baker Senior Superlatives: Lauren Abbate, Caleb Baker, Coleman Bevill, Molly Elenz, Emily Leto, Connor Mattson, Cooper Monn, Emily Reising, and Sebastian Rolon Fine Arts Award: Emily Reising Athletes Signed: Cooper Monn • Volleyball, Harding University Danielle Christopher • Volleyball, Reinhardt University Caleb Baker • Track and Field, Harding University Joseph Martz • Basketball, Warner University Sebastian Rolon • Baseball, York College Faith Musselwhite • Softball, University of Rhode Island Casey Allen • Softball, Lake Sumter State College Jace Raulerson • Hockey, Florida Gulf Coast University Danny Carpenter • Baseball, Rollins College
President's Award: Cooper Monn and Caleb Baker with President Dr. James Moore (middle)
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Achieve
Mr and Miss MDCA: Sebastian Rolon and Emily Leto
Colleges Attending: Broward State College
Reinhardt University
California State University Dominguez Hills
Rollins College
Emerson College
Southeastern University
Flagler College
Stetson University
Florida Atlantic University
University of Central Florida
Florida Gulf Coast University
University of North Florida
Florida State University
University Rhode Island
Freed Hardeman University
University of Windsor
Georgia Southern University
Valencia College
Harding University
VERN University
Lake Sumter State College
Warner University
Northern Illinois University
York College
Seminole State College
Penn State University #DareToBe – Imagine Magazine Fall 2018 | 13
STUDENT LIFE #DARE TO
Be Top Dog
MDCA honors its top students and teachers each year as it names the students and teachers of the year. Congratulations to the 2018 recipients!
2018 Students of the Year: High School: Caleb Baker Middle School: Anna Davis Elementary School: Megan Levendoski
2018 Teachers of the Year: High School: Adam Carpenter Middle School: Rachel Gosser Elementary School: Laura Hamburg
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STUDENT LIFE # D A R E T O Lead: John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Four of MDCA’s student leaders attended the Presidential Leadership Institute at York College this past summer. Gracie Nichols, Olivia Valente, Shea Holbrook, and Johanna Vilarson all worked together to find new ways to lead and inspire the student body to reach their own goals, dreams, and aspirations all while glorifying God. This week-long leadership institute has become a tradition for MDCA student leaders and has proved to be an invaluable experience guiding each group to continuously improve the culture on campus.
# D A R E T O Speak Out: MDCA 5th grader, Sadie Pruett, won first place in the 4-H Lake County Tropicana Speech Contest. MDCA 4th and 5th graders participate in the 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest every year. This program teaches students how to successfully speak in public through lessons in picking a topic, writing a speech, and presentation skills. The lessons culminate into a class, school, and finally county competition. Congratulations, Sadie!
# D A R E T O Give: Even the smallest students at MDCA can make a big impact. MDCA elementary students raised $4,866.00 for the American Heart Association with their annual Jump Rope for Heart campaign. All of the students had a great time participating in this fantastic event, and the top fundraisers were then treated to a donut party to receive their awards.
# D A R E T O Compete: MDCA's Senior Beta Club traveled to Savannah, Georgia this summer to compete in the National Beta Convention. Class of 2018 MDCA Senior, outgoing State Beta President, and National Ambassador Emily Leto was presented a plaque as recipient of the third highest National Beta Scholarship for $8,000. Senior Emily Reising placed 9th nationally in Digital Art and 10th nationally in Fiber Art. Hannah Leto, Molly Elenz, Emily Reising, Johanna Vilarson, Danielle Christopher, and Emily Leto placed 7th in Recycle, Recreate, Reimagine for the Savannah Trolley they created completely out of recycled products. Thanks to all the Beta sponsors, parents, and volunteers for a successful year!
# D A R E T O Explore: MDCA elementary and middle school students dared to dream big as they attended Space Camp this summer in Huntsville, Alabama.The students were challenged to improve their leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking skills as they worked together through simulated space missions. The students were surrounded with inspiration at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, which is filled with space, aviation, and defense artifacts. Maybe the next NASA or ESA astronaut, engineer, scientist, or technologist is attending MDCA today! #DareToBe – Imagine Magazine Fall 2018 | 15
ACADEMICS #DARE TO
Push Progress
Newly named MDCA Head of School Lori Hadley was named Educator of the Year by the National Christian School Association. This is an honor only given when an an educator has shown leadership and accomplishments of the highest level. Former Head of School Brad Moser stated, “She’s an outstanding leader and innovator; she has truly raised the bar for our school.” Hadley has been at MDCA for the past 16 years, first as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, then as the Elementary Principal and now as the Head of School. Most recently, she helped lead the elementary school to earn the distinction of being designated as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2017. “It’s an honor. I’m proud to be part of the team and faculty here where I can be in a position of leadership and work as a team with the rest of the faculty to dig deep and look at the needs of the students.”
Lori Hadley
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Josh Swearingen
Branch Out!
Sara HIll
Mr. Josh Swearingen: Mr. Swearingen was appointed as the Dean of Students. Coach Swearingen is best known as an outstanding academic coach and softball coach. Helping students academically, socially, and most importantly, spiritually, is a priority for Coach Swearingen. With a heart for students, he will help us build and maintain a campus culture that is positive and secure. Ms. Sara Hill: In the secondary school, Ms. Sara Hill is now in the position of assistant principal. Ms. Hill is respected by her students and her peers and is a self-proclaimed “lifelong learner.” Her appreciation for numbers and data will help us continue to provide excellent academics, and her constant search for best practices will inspire teachers and students alike. 16 | Imagine Magazine Fall 2018 – #DareToBe
Haley Nichols
Laurel Steele
Megan Ziegelhofer
Mrs. Haley Nichols: Mrs. Nichols will serve as our elementary principal. Mrs. Nichols is one of those teachers who is loved by all and we will miss her talents in the classroom. However, she will now influence even more students in this new role. Her leadership will allow the elementary school to continue achieving at high levels. Mrs. Laurel Steele: Mrs. Steele was invaluable to us in the Innovation Lab and after-school care last year. This year she is expanding her duties to include middle school science in addition to teaching in the Innovation Lab. Mrs. Megan Ziegelhofer: Coach Z was our former Elementary P.E. Teacher. She continues her role as Assistant Athletic Director. She is now our Secondary P.E. Teacher and Junior Class Sponsor.
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ACADEMICS
Be A New Bulldog!
Jen Marcussen
Teresa Davis
Nicole Pettit
Ben Liddle
Perry Petruccelli
Robin Leto
Brooke Fuller
Lauren Chapman
Karen West
Sandra MacDonald
Ashton Davis
Kaila Shelley
Matt McGonigal
PRESCHOOL
SECONDARY, Cont.
Mrs. Jen Marcussen: Mrs. Marcussen has been a parent at MDCA for six years. She has a both a Bachelor and Master degrees from Harding University and was a former Adjunct Professor at Lake Sumter State College. She joins MDCA Preschool as Lead Teacher, VPK.
Mr. Perry Petruccelli: Mr. Petruccelli is a graduate of MDCA and coached JH basketball last year. He has gained a lot of experience guest teaching in our classrooms last year and joined us full-time this year as a middle school math teacher and the Junior Class co-sponsor.
Mrs. Nicole Pettit: Mrs. Pettit is new to our team. Nicole comes to us with years of experience with Disney and is looking forward to spending her days with our youngest students. She is our new Preschool Assistant Teacher, VPK.
Mr. Ben Liddle: Mr. Liddle is a graduate of Harding University and has joined us to teach Secondary Math. He and his wife, Rebekah, are also the new house parents in Lugar Cottage.
AFTERCARE ELEMENTARY Mrs. Karen West: Mrs. West joins MDCA with over 20 years of teaching experience and a love for early childhood education. She will be joining our team as a kindergarten teacher. Miss Lauren Chapman: Miss Chapman graduated from MDCA in 2013. She is pursuing a degree in cyber security. She is our new Elementary P.E. Assistant.
Mrs. Kaila Shelley: Mrs. Shelley will be taking over as our After School Program Directory. She was a former student at MDCA. We are excited to welcome her to the team. She will build on the established foundation and help take this program to the next level! Miss Brooke Fuller: Miss Fuller is an MDCA graduate of the class of 2016. She is our new After School Assistant.
ADMINISTRATION SECONDARY Mrs. Teresa Davis: An accomplished artist with many years of experience in the Orange County school system, Teresa Davis joins us to teach Secondary Art. She is a graduate of Harding University and holds both a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Art Education. Mrs. Robin Leto: Although Mrs. Leto has been a part of the MDCA family for 15 years, this will be her first year teaching with MDCA full time. She brings with her years of teaching and leadership experience along with an intimate knowledge of and love for MDCA. She will be teaching high school English, heading up the English Department, and co-sponsoring the Beta Club.
Mrs. Sandra MacDonald: Mrs. MacDonald brings over ten years of experience at the University of Glasgow and, more recently, the city of Eustis. She will be serving as MDCA’s Director of Public Relations. Miss Ashton Davis: Miss Davis is an Alumni of MDCA having graduated in 2015. She is a recent graduate of Harding University where she obtained her BS in Fashion Merchandising. Ashton is our new Admissions Assistant. Mr. Matt McGonigal: Mr. McGonigal has prepared for a long time to become a part of our faculty team, and we know he will be an asset to our program. He is an assistant football coach and our new Academic Success Coach. #DareToBe – Imagine Magazine Fall 2018 | 17
MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS 04.01.18 – 08.23.18
Memorials Paul Adams Mr. and Mrs. Everette Pearson Michael C. Adcock, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dix Mr. Steven Jepkema Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Rollins Wildwood Church of Christ Ann Andrews Mr. William D. Andrews Hank Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copeland Roberta Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copeland Dale Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Myatt Lois Vineyard Bland Mr. Charles Sadler Orvel H. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Garry D. Allison, Jr.
Mary S. Craddock Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Clark P.B. Crews Mr. and Mrs. William L. Evers James L. Cribbs Mr. and Mrs. James T. Cribbs Douglas Allen Dailey Ms. Mildred Allaway Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Clark Mary Sue Collins Ms. Martha Hall Ms. Dorothy C. Harbin Mrs. Alice Johnson Patricia Jo Karr Mr. and Mrs. Charles Killian Mr. Willard W. Mann Mr. and Mrs. Billie J. Queen Mr. David Samples Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. Smith Mr. Jack D. White Ken Dance Mr. and Mrs. James M. Adair
Ann Brantley Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hendricks
Bob Dowling Mr. and Mrs. Everette Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilke
Beau Michael Brinkmann Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Arnold
Katherine Ewell Mr. and Mrs. Tommy O. Jackson
Beverly Bumm Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copeland
Gwinnell Goss Ms. Mildred Allaway Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Clark Mary Sue Collins Ms. Martha Hall Ms. Dorothy C. Harbin Mrs. Alice Johnson Patricia Jo Karr Mr. and Mrs. Charles Killian Mr. and Mrs. Billie J. Queen Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. Smith Mr. Jack D. White
Evelyn Canterberry Maricamp Road Church of Christ Ladies Bible Class Barbara A. Carter Mr. Otis R. Carter Mary Carter Mr. and Mrs. Pete Curtis Johnny Chupek Mrs. Virginia C. Henley
Debbie Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald
Homer Dale Clark Mr. and Mrs. David A. Furby West Virginia American Water
Carol Hajek Mr. and Mrs. James Cummings
Howard D. Clark Code Consultants, Inc.
Cliff Harden Mr. Robert E. Crossman Harden/Pauli Funeral Home
Edith Cliburn Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald
Bonnie L. Hartman Dorothy and Keith White
Lillie Cobb Briarwood Church of Christ Ms. Suzanne Maddox
Harold Hill Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilke
Jim Collins Mr. and Mrs. Michael Skipper
Ebbie Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. Smith
Beatrice Cook Mr. Edward Irwin Mrs. Virginia C. Henley
Lanny Husebo Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald Thomas Jett Mr. and Mrs. James C. McDermott
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Harry Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Blaney Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Griesing Mr. and Mrs. William R. Grigsby, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Headley Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hertter Mr. and Mrs. Jim B. Morris Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Simpkins Smithville Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Tubbs Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Walton Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Neal Wright Lynnette Johnson Mrs. Patricia Kramer Jane Jones Mrs. Patricia Kramer Max & Marilyn Kelley Ms. Janet M. Harper Mary Komistek Mr. and Mrs. James L. Cline, Jr. Dr. Bruce M. Kuehnle Mrs. Frances McManus Marguerite Limbrecht Mr. and Mrs. Andrew H. Limbrecht William Hubert Maner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Clark Frankie McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Dale S. Gainey Shirley Moore Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Everette Pearson Stephen Norfleet Mrs. Sara Norfleet Olivia Carter, Peyton Carter, and Kathleen Carter Mr. Otis R. Carter Harold Duvall Orum BD Associates Everette Pearson Mrs. Marianne J. Adams Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. Blais Mr. and Mrs. Joe Handley Mr. David Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Don Hayworth Mrs. Caroldine Kosko Mrs. Patricia Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Lange Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Peugh Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Welch Ms. Linda C. Williams Annette Poore Mrs. Velma Jerkins Glenn and Pat Potts Mr. and Mrs. James Cummings
Marilyn Ray Mr. and Mrs. James Earnhardt Troy Richmond Lecanto Church of Christ Duane Riddick Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Byers Ms. Patricia A. Lee Peter Rome Holmes Plumbing Tom & Gladys Root Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Ledgerwood Eloise Rushing Ross Mrs. Alice F. Patton Teresa Russo Mr. and Mrs. Kasey Oakley Hilda Savage Mr. and Mrs. Byron Chastain Charles B. Smith, Jr. Tonya Smith Marjorie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eller Smitty Smith Mr. and Mrs. David Badger Erlene Patricia Spinks Mr. and Mrs. Leslie R. Mayberry Ruth and Lester Starling Mr. and Mrs. Ben Vick Dennis & Virginia Stults Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copeland Virginia Stults Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Fellers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Premo Mr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Sheffield Mrs. Betty Shorter Cletus Stutzman Dr. James E. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Everette Pearson Harold Sutton Lecanto Church of Christ Roy Tudor Wildwood Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald Mr. and Mrs. David Badger
Honors Shirley WIlder Beckham Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Edmunds Paul & Joy Jordan Ms. Amy E. Jordan Lola Landrum Mr. and Mrs. Alvin L. Smith Jim & Doris Noblitt Mr. and Mrs. John Burkett
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