King's Ridge Christian School 2013-2014 Annual Report

K IN G ’ S

R I D GE

C H R I S TI AN

S C HOOL

ANNUAL

R EPORT

2013-2014

“What matters supremely is not the fact that I know God, but the larger fact…that He knows me. I am graven on the palm of His hands.

I am never out of His mind. There is no moment when His eye is off me, or His attention distracted from me, and no moment, therefore, when

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His care falters.”

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J.I.PACKER, KNOWING GOD

Headmaster’s Letter

6 Multiply 2-Year Annual Fund Donors

8 Financials

9 Alumni Association

14 Parent Club

17 Fine Arts Association

22 Athletic Association

23 Student Scholarship Organization

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Marques Muscott Connects With Music

Monique Bagwell Leads The Way For Future Gifted Artists

4 Wade Mayton Sparks Student Interest With His Passion

10 Shelly Sergio Discovers Real World Experience

12 Zach Pitts Seeks Spiritual Growth by Digging Deep In Mission Work

15 Wakefield Family Jumps In As A First-Year Family To Get Involved

18 Amber Harwell Attracts Former Student Families With Her Love For Teaching

20 Amy Helm Invigorates Student Athlete Development

24 Chase Elliott Pursues His Dream While Building A Foundation

contents 1 Headmaster’s Letter

6 Multiply 2-Year Annual Fund Donors

8 Financials

9 Alumni Association

14 Parent Club

17 Fine Arts Association

22 Athletic Association

23 Student Scholarship Organization

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Marques Muscott Connects With Music

Monique Bagwell Leads The Way For Future Gifted Artists

4 Wade Mayton Sparks Student Interest With His Passion

10 Shelly Sergio Discovers Real World Experience

12 Zach Pitts Seeks Spiritual Growth by Digging Deep In Mission Work

15 Wakefield Family Jumps In As A First-Year Family To Get Involved

18 Amber Harwell Attracts Former Student Families With Her Love For Teaching

20 Amy Helm Invigorates Student Athlete Development

24 Chase Elliott Pursues His Dream While Building A Foundation

Being KNOWN is the driving force behind why new students feel welcomed at KRCS as we discover the story about where they have been and become part of the stories of where they are going.

“There’s something different here” is often heard from those describing the Christian community of King’s Ridge Christian School. The strength of community comes from sharing our lives; the celebrations, the trials, and most importantly, the path.

By surrounding students in this environment, a community comes together as a result of life stories that intermingle and overlap.

These stories are records of personal journeys and how we were brought to a school where “A place where children are known” is not only noted in the philosophy statement, it is an operational approach to the uniqueness of KRCS. We believe each student should be KNOWN. They should know Who they are, Whose they are, and How they are uniquely made to serve in exemplary ways, and to be sought out by others because of it.

The ability for a child to be KNOWN attracts parents who desire more than a traditional school experience for the children that they have been entrusted to prepare for adulthood. Students prepare for their path in an irresistibly attractive environment by the way relationships are built and sustained.

KNOWN allows the JOURNEY for Life Impact to start bringing clarity to individual areas of strength and the unique path each student will follow. The culture for this path is created by common language, experiences and understandings for our faculty as well as parents.

In Matthew 10:30, we learn how intimately we are known by God, that He knows the number of hairs on our head. As a Christian community here to support each other, we want to know YOU, the unique person God created you to be and help you to discover your driving passion.

Each individual in our community is KNOWN for something. They have a story to tell and this year’s Annual Report features glimpses of a few stories you may not have yet heard.

As members of the King’s Ridge Christian School community, it is our desire that we work together to ultimately bring glory to God and honor the gifts he intentionally selected for each of us. To be KNOWN speaks to the result of the relationships within that community and their influence in the formation of our students; in their character, their faith and their ability to become a leader worth following throughout their lives.

While we reveal these stories, we also want to thank each of you for speaking with your hearts as you share the gifts with which God has so richly blessed you; the children we work with each day, the talents you bring to our community and the resources you contribute, whether it be to the MULTIPLY campaign, the three parent organizations, or the effort you make to redirect your tax liability to the SSO. These heart-felt acts of sharing are what make our community so strong. We would be remiss if we did not mention the exceptional milestone of reaching the $1 million challenge grant last year provided to us by the anonymous foundation that will permit the reduction of the outstanding bond on the Barbara Adler Academic Center.

We appreciate each and every one of you for your participation in coming together as a community to provide these resources that allow our students to experience the ability to be KNOWN. May God bless you, your family and King’s Ridge Christian School, C. DAVID RHODES, III

Headmaster

C. CHRISTIAN WINKLE Chair, Board Of Trustees

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WHEN SECOND GRADE teacher, Amy Hull, attended the Lower School talent show, she had no idea that one of her students, Marques Muscott, would have the courage to play his violin in front of a crowd. Mrs. Hull noted that, “normally Marques is shy in front of others, but when I heard him, I was blown away by his talent and ease at performing in front of so many people.”

The next day Mrs. Hull told the class about Marques’ amazing performance and realized that many of the students were not at the show. Knowing Marques had a younger sibling in another class, she coordinated a time to invite that class to join them to hear Marques play. On the day of the performance you could sense Marques’ excitement. When the time came to perform he became very serious, telling the audience about his lessons and the music he was going to play. Another Lower School teacher heard that the fourth graders loved the song that Marques performed so he was able to travel around to various classes in the school where he played for the older students. “It was such a blessing to see Marques light up and share his talents,” notes Mrs. Hull.

Nicholas Wheeler, the Lower School music teacher, also reflected his pleasure of seeing Marques perform. “I’m excited I had the opportunity to see the musical side of him. His performances as he visited classes and at the talent show were absolutely stunning. I never knew he had the inner passion to play his violin in the way that he does.”

“Marques is developing an intimacy with his music and his violin.”

When Marques plays for others his presence really forces you as the listener to concentrate on him as he connects with the music. “Marques is developing an intimacy with his music and his violin,” comments Mr. Wheeler. “He has a talent for playing the violin and I hope I get the chance to see him grow in that.”

Many students continue to ask when Marques will play again. “I think the day Marques played his violin was a turning point for him,” comments Sue Borain, media center specialist. “It was the day he realized that he was part of a community who valued and appreciated him.”

The image of the “Marques” most knew before the talent show has now expanded partly due to a teacher who recognized an inner passion and knew how to fan the flames of those embers.

Amy Hull concludes telling the story of Marques noting his inner drive is to form strong relationships, glorify God, and build people up. “He has a wonderful ability to make adults smile and think about the important things in life,” she remarks. “It was such a blessing to be his teacher. I loved seeing his confidence come out when he was able to share his gift of music with others.”

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WHEN YOU THINK of science teachers, a common image comes to mind of those who are wrapped up in a hypothesis and formulas, but may not necessarily care about their students beyond their performance on a test. Nothing could be further from the truth for Wade Mayton.

Wade is realistic about students who may not be scientifically minded. “If they do not have a particular love of science, I show them that they must interact with the world in which they live,” comments Mayton. “They need to have a deeper understanding of what it is, how it works, and how it will benefit them no matter what their aspirations are later in life.”

If you are one of the early arrivals to campus you most likely will see Wade already in his classroom. “The community here at KRCS is wonderful. To work with a team of faculty and staff that truly support each other in and out of the classroom is a true blessing,” notes Mayton. “Our administrators make trying new things easy and are supportive of the ways we engage students with outof-the-box labs and demos.”

“IF THEY DO NOT HAVE A PARTICULAR LOVE OF SCIENCE, I SHOW THEM THAT THEY MUST INTERACT WITH THE WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE.”

Whether Wade engages with students in his physical science class, photography, the High School robotics team or as a soccer coach, his philosophy is the same.

He believes that students learn best when they can apply what they’ve learned, making the material interactive and relevant to everyday life. If it can be something they relate to personally – they have a better chance of retaining it.

If you were on campus this summer, you saw just that as Wade and some members of the High School robotics team were involved in a unique activity. He resurfaced a project from when he taught high school physics in which students had to research, design and build a structure from ancient Rome. The students spent three days building a trebuchet.

He also took the vision of Brian Cochran, KRCS Class of 2016, to start a robotics summer camp for rising 3rd – 5th graders with an early interest in the area of robotics to see how it worked and to build and compete with robots at a basic level. Wade is the coach of the High School robotics team that meets each Tuesday and Saturday as they focus on building and programming a robot to compete in a new challenge each year.

How is Wade perceived as a professional educator? “Wade is the type of teacher whose passion for what he does is quickly evident,” notes Doug Pesce, principal of the Middle School. “He is not satisfied with students simply memorizing formulas and other aspects of science that can be mundane for those who don’t naturally love it. He wants them to see it, touch, and sometimes taste it so that they can see how it relates to their lives and be a factor in their futures. He wants them to discover God’s creation and learn how they fit unto it. He does whatever it takes. He just cares. And finally, he embodies Isaiah 6:8 - Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” known

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MULTIPLY 2-year annual fund donors The 2001 Society The 2001 Society was established to recognize those who generously give. The highest level of giving was established in honor of our founding Head of School, Barbara Adler, whose integrity, inspiration and wisdom will forever impact the life of each King’s Ridge Christian School student. Please prayerfully consider the level your family will participate over the next two years.

GIVING CIRCLES LEVEL

Matthew and Melissa Erbrick

Jacques and Hayley Wannenburg

David and Amy Evins

David and Betsy Welch

Steve and Margaret Farrar Jeff and Donna Field

John and Julie White (The White Family Charitable Fund)

The Fleming Family

Lamar and Lisa Whitley

LeVar and Gina Fraiser

Josh and Stephanie Wimberley

Mike and Duna Gardiner

Darrell Witt and Lori Boe

Charles and Haydee Gerding Scott and Jennifer Giacobbe

SU PPO RT E R

Travis and Erika Gummels

Keith and Cindy Allen

John and Zoya Hamrick

Keith and Dana Allen

Terry and Laura Harp

Eric and Pam Anderson

Jeff, Shelley and Rayne Heath

Mark and Becky Anderson

Bob and Paula Helfrich

Rob and Amanda Andrzejewski

Mark and Sharon Heys

Anonymous

Robert and Karen Hirsch

Anonymous

Jason and Wendy Holt

Anonymous Kathy and Chuck Arambula

MINIMAL GIFT NEEDED

NO. OF GIFTS

TOTAL

$1,000,000

Committed

$1,000,000

Shepherd

$250,000

1

$250,000

Provider

$100,000

3

$300,000

Dallas and Claudette Hurston Mark and Sherry Juergens

Edsel and Julie Arnold

Jeff and Pam Kaminski

Jim and Marlene Baumann

Todd and Julie Karner

Brandon and Shuntel Beach

Pillar

Sustainer

$50,000

8

$400,000

Steward

$25,000

12

$300,000

Benefactor

$15,000

12

$180,000

Kevin and Carolyn Kester

Jody and Cindy Beasley

Guardian

$10,000

15

$150,000

Kylan and Gail Laws

Steve and Mary Beecham Cathy Biscan

$1,500

214

$321,000

Mark and Brandy Lazzara Scott and Tonya Leonard

Justin Bishop

Brian and Ann Marie Lewis

Jason and Mary-Katherine Blain

Jackie and Steven Littlefield

Deb and James Bodenbender

Cary and Lynda Livingston

Simon and Sue Borain

Brian and Lisa Lossie

Julie and Bob Bowman

Thomas and Suzanne Maddux

John and Lenia Bradberry

Stuart and Kim Magill

Sami and Carmen Brahim

Tom and Gina Malkiewicz

George E. Brannon III

Vince and Christine Martin

Lynn and Bruce Bridges

John and Tamara McCoy

Pattye and Jack Bright

Barbara and Alex McGraw

Lisa Brown

Paul and Amy McGruder

Kate and Chris Burkhart

David and Kit McIntosh

Mary Jo Busman

John and Rebecca Meeker

Destin Callaway

David and Kara Miller

Sandee Callaway

Davin and Jamie Miller

Ted and Carolyn Caswell

Doug and Pamela Miracle

Hunter and Erin Chadwick

Calvin and Amy Mixon

Carey Chandler

Bob and Addie Ann Monette

Larry and Margaret Chappell

Bob and Julia Muscott

Kevin Chojnacki and Mary King

Matthew and Gay Newall

Dan and Susan Clark

Dapo and Lara Odetoyinbo

Brenda and Ralph Clinton

Richard and Deborah Oglesby

Courtney Clinton

Jonathan and Rhonda Ozor

Ben Coffee

Chris and Erica Painter

Eric and Lori Cole

Shawn and Courtney Palmer

Debbie Coleman

John and Elizabeth Parks

Mark and Tana Collman

John and Jackie Pearson

Chris and Dale Conrad

Jay and Sima Poorak

Michele Corser

Kevin and Ginger Powell

Jason and Candace Couch

Ed and Dawn Richardson

Barbara and John Dailey

Steve and Peggy Roberts

Debora and Joe Daniel

Larry and Pamela Ruff

Robin and Fred Daugherty

Rich and Julie Salvatierra

Brent and Melissa Davis

Terry and Ashli Siddall

Melissa Decker

Rick and Laurie Smith

Ed and Martine Delsoin

John and Kathryn Smoltz

Leigh and Ray Denard

Dave and Beth Stefanowicz

Jillian and Tyler Dilbeck

J.P. and Katie Stewart

David and Thresa Dixon

Jeff and Peggy Thoman

Jay and Aimée D’Meza

Jim and Lyn Thomas

Ian and Vicki Drysdale

Wendy and Jay Tomme

Terri and Hal Eisenberg

Michael and Corie Totten

Pamm Ferrand

Greg Usiskin and Liz Seely

Amber Fiddler

Alan and Diane Van Heest

Kelly Fitzgerald

Mark and Kim Venti

Shannon Fox

Chris and Tracy Wakefield

Marvin and Joy Fullilove

Rick and Jill Wallace

Tom and Susan Galbreath

Patron

Total

265

$2,901,000

private and family foundations

Tom and Sharon Hall

P I LL A R

David and Rhonda Henriksen

A Significant Friend of King’s Ridge Christian School

Brian and Mandy Hudson

P ROV I D E R Courts Foundation

unrestricted gifts SU STA I N E R David and Beth Ann Braswell Abel and Kristan De La Rosa

ST EWA RD Jean-Michel and Sherrill Ares Matt and Dawn Broms Myron and Freya Gray Jeff and Tanya Lamkin Ted and Shannon Smith Chris and Andi Winkle

B EN EFACTOR Greg and Cindy Charleston Hank and Magdi Holliger Jason and Elizabeth Keith Tim and Tarrah Kittredge Doug and Carrie Lay Bill and LeAnne Longo Curtis Mills and Kelly Mills Billy and Martha Payne Porter and Michelle Payne Rich and Karen Penkoski David and Dee Dee Rhodes Heath and Victoria Slocum Wendell and Angela Strickland

G UA R D I A N Thomas and Cheryl Adkin John and Tracy Buchanan Morris and Jennifer Estes Bill and Olivia Evans David and Lynn Floum Daniel and Renaye Garabadian Thomas and Wendy Gregory

Joe and Beth Janeway Michael and Liz Jurgens Walter and Leslie Kurtz John and Anne Main Jason and Michelle Moccia David and Keri Preter Jim and Mary Reeves David and Julie Shannon Brad and Amy Simons Rick and Debbie Skelley Chuck and Alyssa Staley Mark and Kathy Volker

PATR ON John and Jennifer Aaron Ben and Dawn Ackerman Anonymous Anonymous Bindhu and Mithra Aravapalli Jeff and Tracy Ball The Barden Family Kyle and Ashley Baughman Victor and Kelly Bibby Todd and Vicki Boerema Tim and Lisa Bridges Alan and Denise Brown Andrew and Laurie Brown Gary and Jeanie Busby Travis and Coleen Christ Clifford Clarke Chris and Dawn Clements John and Patricia Colino Merrick and Laura Dameron Ethan and Courtney Davies Christopher and Valorie Davis Marc and Jaime Dearth Tim and Jeanne Deitrich Ritchie and Joy Dickey Chris and Michelle Eales Eric and Jill Edee

2013 Fourth Grade Junior Tigers Football Team

Senior Gift 2014

In Honor 2013 Fourth Grade Junior Tigers Coaches

John and Kim Bryant

Jason and Susan Shane

Brian and Mandy Hudson

John and Juli Carter

Grant and Rhoda Gunnigle

Connie and Ray Sheets

In Honor of Mandell, Hunter and Cooper

David and Karol Dickinson

Bob and Teresa Hartman

Kay Sins

Amber Harwell

David and Lisa Smith

Bindhu and Mithra Aravapalli

Randy and Gina Guhl

Amy Helm

Joseph Smith and Jill Levenson-Smith

In Honor of Maya and Mukund

Chuck and Shannon Henderson

Chuck and Shannon Henderson

Kevin and Tracy Smith

Bret and Pam Higginbotham

Lori Sneed

Jeff, Shelley and Rayne Heath

Joseph and Beth Joyner

Julie Hornsby

Jeff and Diedra Sorohan

In Honor of Our Teachers and Staff

John and Laura Kiss

Carter and Cate Hoskins

Wade and Susan Starling

Steve and Angie Hudson

Richard and Kathryn Strand

Belinda Hulett

Ray and Kim Suplee

Amy and Andy Hull

Chuck and Cristy Swink

John and Margie Hurd

Jeff and Tiffany Taglienti

Terry and Karla Ickes

Adriane and Scott Taylor

Gerald and Ann Marie Jernigan

Joe and Linda Thesing

Gregory and Letitia Johnson

Jamie and Amy Thomas

Belinda Johnston

Dawn and John Thompson

Caitlin Jones

Louis and Jennifer Tirino

John and Lori Keim

Jean Tripi

Scott and Terri Kemp

James and Mary Tucker

Heather King

Susan Vaughn

Stephen and Deb King and Family

Bill and Stacy Volz

John and Laura Kiss

Hilary and Steven Vore

Jeff and Katrina Kramer

Lauren Warner

Michael Kreikemeier

Jeff and Heather Watson

Casey and Kelly LeMaire

Matt Watts

Lisa R. LeRoux

The Weber Family

Kristen Lilge

Ken and Terri Welch

Peter and Laura Lloyd

Richard Wernick

Bob and Julia Lord

Julia West

Jill and Joe Lyskawa

Nicholas Wheeler

Michael Magnera

James B. Williams

Joe and Christina Marroquin

Mary and Ross Williams

Karen Marshall

David and Marcia Witherspoon

Mike and Virginia Martin

James and Amy Zacha

Julie and Steve Maschino

Steven and Ellen Zachok

Lowrie and Randi McCown

Kevin and Kim Zawodzinski

Steve and Stefanie Gammage

Denise Ross and Wayne Plummer

David and Jennifer Gonzalez

Josh and Jennifer Sacca

JJ and Lisa Gorman

Jennifer Schaber

Robert and Kerry Grace

Patrick and Lindsay Sebesta

Randy and Gina Guhl

The McElroy Family

Paul and Debi Born Paul and Kym Byrd

Bill and Cindy Elliott

Mark and Sharon Heys

Billy and Tami Moore In Honor of Will Moore

memorial gifts Chris and Erica Painter In Memory Barbara Weis Calvin and Amy Mixon In Memory of E.C. Mixon Sr. John Burrow George and Diane Clarke William and Mary Puller Carl and Lisa Watry The Outdoor Lights, Inc. In Memory of Ed Harris Barbara and Alex McGraw In Memory of Gloria Lennon John and Jackie Pearson In Memory of Lamar Pearson Anonymous In Memory of Lorna Lloyd

restricted gifts Athletic Facilities Mary E. Braswell

Cary and Lynda Livingston Mike and Virginia Martin Alan and Linda Newton Porter and Michelle Payne John and Julie White (The White Family Charitable Fund) David and Marcia Witherspoon King’s Ridge Club 2K14

corporate unrestricted gifts PAT RON Aria Casa Nuova, LLC Equifax Foundation Fidelity Investments GE Foundation Norfolk Southern Corporation Trust Account Sanofi-Aventis Stratix Corporation SunTrust Foundation Matching Gift Program United Way Wells Fargo Foundation

SU PPORT E R Comcast Home Depot Political Action Committee Macy’s Foundation McKesson Foundation, Inc. Morgan Stanley Rockwell International Corporation Trust

Jon and Lisa McGuire

gifts in kind

Athletics

Sentry Insurance

Thomas and Mary Ann McKnight

Steven and Robin Brown

Glenn and Jill Archer

The Outdoor Lights, Inc.

Chris McMahon and Kate Willeford

The Elrod Family

Matt and Dawn Broms

Tim Cagle & Associates, CPAS, PC

Michael and Wanda McQueen

Steven and Stacey Fricker

Paul and Kym Byrd

Verizon Wireless Foundation

Leah Mihm

Michael and Michele Kendrick

Patrick and Deborah Byrnes

Willeford Group CPA, PC

Paul and Adrianne Miller

Richard and Deborah Oglesby

Steve and Gina Drollette

Tracey and O’Neil Miller

The Outdoor Lights, Inc.

Ernie and Melissa Floyd

corporate restricted gifts

John and Lisa Mongelli

David and Dee Dee Rhodes

Mark and Brandy Lazzara

Athletics

Billy and Tami Moore

John and Kathryn Smoltz

David and Julie Shannon

Manor GCC, LLC

Bakari and Rita Morgan

Wendy and Jay Tomme

Peyton and Carrie Mosher

GW Moulding

Chapel

Financial Aid

Phil Mazzilli and Liz Gillespie

The Byrdhouse Ministries, Inc.

Scott and Karin Mulvey Randy and Stephanie Owens

honor gifts

Facilities

Life Impact Program

Kirsten Pannek

Sarah Rhodes

Alvon and Ruby Elrod

Blueprint for Life, Inc.

Vikki and Greg Park

In Honor of David and Dee Dee Rhodes

The Elrod Family

Providence Christian Foundation, Inc.

John and Darcy Partridge Rick and Moya Pearce Paul and Archella Pelletier Chris and Rachel Perry Doug and Kim Pesce George Petros Dennis and Melissa Phelps

George Petros In Honor of Dr. Jacqueline Pearson John and Julie White (The White Family Charitable Fund) In Honor of Emma and Austin John and Julie White

Carmen Prezzano

(The White Family Charitable Fund)

Guy and Patti Price

In Honor of Emma Katherine White

Jim and Jade Reardon Laura and Tim Reedy

Joseph and Beth Joyner In Honor of Harrison Joyner

Robotics

Financial Aid

Barnes & Noble

Gregory and Letitia Johnson

Graham Holdings Matching Gift Program

Andrew and Towles Kintz

Hill Company, Inc.

Media Center Paula and Bob Yeska

Jeff and Sara Pickren

Joni Puckett

Adam and Amy Orkin

Professional Development Jeff and Tanya Lamkin

Morgan Stanley Regions Financial Corporation Robin Brown & Associates, LLC Senior Gift 2014 Tim Cagle & Associates, CPAS, PC

Robotics Jay and Lisa Cochran Kevin and Erin Corser

Sarah Rhodes

David and Brenda Filer

Debbie and Dave Ritchie

Robert and Karen Hirsch known

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2013-2014 Parent Leadership Giving Team TIM KITTREDGE, Chair

JOE JANEWAY, 9th

ASHLI SIDDALL, Pre-K

DAVID HENRIKSEN, 10th

STEVE FARRAR, Kindergarten

DOUG MIRACLE, 11th

COURTNEY PALMER, 1st

MARY BEECHAM, 12th

JOSH WIMBERLEY, 2nd

LAURA LLOYD, Alumni

CHERYL ADKIN, 3rd

ANDREW BROWN, Member at Large

FREYA GRAY, 4th

LINDSAY SEBESTA, Executive Assistant

BETH ANN BRASWELL, 5th

to Headmaster

DANIEL GARABADIAN, Trustee, 6th THOMAS MADDUX, 7th JENNIFER BARDEN, 8th JULIE KARNER, 9th

FY2014 Revenue ●

Tuition & Fees

81%

●

Contributions

15%

●

Auxillary Other Income

Total Revenue

4% <1% 100%

financials Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 in $000s

YE 2014

Current Assets Cash

$2,617

Other Current Assets

$1,292

Total Current Assets

FY2013 Expenses ●

Educational

90%

●

Auxillary

2%

●

Fundraising

5%

●

Administrative & General

7%

●

Loss on Interest Rate Swap

Total Expenses

$3,909

-4% 100%

Property & Equipment

$37,959

Other Assets

$782

Total Assets

$42,650

Current Liabilities

$9,217

Long Term Liabilities

$16,854

Equity

$16,579

Total Liabilities & Equity

$42,650

alumni association Class of 2007 Stephen Elkourie Clayton French Stephanie Minor Daniel Phelan Michelle Rafferty

Hillary McManus

John Jarrard

Ansley Jenkins

Connor Henderson

Travis Minor

Leah Kartovicky

Ron Jones

Clark Heys

Hannah Rushin

Alicia Kirkendall

Ryan Mazzilli

Allison Hoskins

Marc Whitley

Haley Lee

Kelsey McGuire

Kendall Humphrey

Miles Marshall

Lauren Porter

Marquise Jackson

Patrick McClure

Will Reagan

Sam Jarrard

Class of 2011

Travis Williams

Will Aiken

Jason McCoy

Connor Richard

Harrison Joyner

Sarah Carlton

Luke McCracken

Kennedy Taylor

Ryan Kiss

Class of 2008

Eric Cochran

Pat Meisel

Zach Thomas

Josh Leonard

T.J. Fuller

Ashley Merkin

Sydney Welch

Madelyn Livingston

Courtney Guhl

Lauren Palmore

Ryan McCann

Tate Holcombe

Parisa Poorak

Class of 2014

Madison McBrayer

Devon Schmitt

Zach Allen

Stephen Meisel

Class of 2009

Lindsay McClure

Rachel Smoltz

Nick Ares

Alexandria Melnikoff

J.R. Morton

Jeff Sneed

Elyse Beecham

Bailey Miller

Rory Park

Lauren Valentino

Tyler Born

Blair Newton

Nathan Rassi

Elizabeth Volker

Gena Brown

Michael Okafor

Mackenzie Ryals

Molly Watson

Chris Bryant

Slade Osborne

Allie Wallin

Charlie Welch

Alex Bryant

Shelly Sergio

Blake Wallin

Connor White

Grayson Byrd

Bryce Simpson

Christina Wilson

Grace Cagle

Cara Taylor

Connor Winkle

Josh Carter

Chase Tripi

Claudia De La Rosa

Austin Volz

Ashton Dickinson

Chris Wages

Lauren Ailts Ben Coffee

Brittany Bird Libby Byrnes Andrew Marshall Olivia McClure Josh McCormick

Class of 2010 Meredith Barnes Connor Beecham Anna Bishop Sash Calloway Jenny Connor Jacqueline Czekala Bailey Deushane Alexandra Einspahr Chelsea Ewing Macey Hill Matt McGuire

Class of 2012 Heather Allen

Hayden Long Julia Martin

Kayley Anderkin

Class of 2013

Kirsten Bagwell

Molly Anderkin

Alex Edwards

Brandon Waller

Remi Bagwell

Julian Champ

Chase Elliott

Chase Wansley

Trent Carpenter

Sterling Coe

Cliff Farrow

Jackson Weldon

Anne Flaherty

Ralph Corser

Janelle George

Emma White

Kyle Gorman

Camden Fuller

Jordan Green

Zach Witherspoon

Mackenzie Guhl

Rachel Harris

Robert Grundy

Tanner Hamilton

Allen Hetzel

David Guhl

Tara Hartford

Sam Hughes

Taylor Hartman

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"BEING INVOLVED IN THE HANDEL FOR SENATE CAMPAIGN MADE ME REALIZE THAT I’M NOT ONLY SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL, BUT THAT I HAVE SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE AND HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DO WELL IN THE WORKFORCE IN THE FUTURE.”

IN FALL 2013, Shelly Sergio entered her final year of high school knowing that she was one step closer to starting her college studies. Little did she know how a visit to the school from a grassroots political staffer with one of her teachers would change the trajectory of her senior year.

Shelly tells the story of hearing of the opportunity to become a political intern in the campaign office of Karen Handel for Senate from Grant Butler, her AP government teacher. “When he told my class about the opening, I applied right away,” commented Shelly. “After the interview I was offered an unpaid position and started working in the office several times a week. The more they saw my work, the more invitations I received to attend big events with the Handel campaign’s paid staffers.”

Shelly had little to offer in training and political experience having her first job at a local pizza restaurant six months prior to working on the Handel campaign. She was hired because of her proven track record at KRCS as being a hard worker and balancing co-curricular activities both in and out of school.

Initially, Shelly did what every intern does: making phone calls to potential voters to try to persuade them to vote for the candidate. After a few weeks her hours increased and she became the campaign staffers’ “go-to” intern to work at political debates, fundraisers, breakfasts and other political events with the state Republican party. These were her favorite part of the experience as she had the chance to meet influential people, make connections and see how a campaign works.

What did Shelly learn about herself through the opportunity to work on a political campaign? “Being in high school we don’t get too much of the real world experience,” noted Shelly. “We sit in classrooms all day, but how can we know what kind of worker we will be? Being involved in the Handel for Senate campaign made me realize that I’m not only successful in school, but that I have something to contribute and have the potential to do well in the workforce in the future.”

Shelly brings up a valid point and more KRCS students will have the opportunity to share in real world experiences as the JOURNEY for Life Impact internship offerings continue to expand. It will build on the challenge of offering strong experiential curriculum components to be presented in our college preparatory classrooms to prepare students for the world in which they will soon enter.

Shelly is currently studying political science at the University of Georgia. While she does not ever envision herself as a political candidate, she would be open to working behind the scenes on a political campaign or in public office.

Finally, Shelly offers advice to other students after having this experience. “Work hard.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new things as you go,” Shelly advises. “Never, ever, turn down an opportunity to prove yourself.” known

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ZACH PITTS IS not afraid of hard work. He is enrolled in AP classes, a member of the varsity football team and has been on seven mission trips.

Yes, SEVEN. “Zach is a true testimony to the heart behind why we do mission trips at King’s Ridge,” states Jordan Price, Christian life associate. “Through these trips I have seen Zach’s heart grow for the Kingdom and have seen his leadership skills cultivated.”

This young man is not shy about his faith nor is he afraid to get his hands dirty. His mission work has included minor construction, painting houses, cleaning a local park, leading middle schoolers as a junior leader on their mission trip and working with homeless people, which he admits was one of his favorites because of the relational aspect.

In spring 2014, Zach joined his KRCS classmates as they traveled to Nicaragua where he was involved in building an amphitheater as the major project.

This particular mission trip included a homestay component with a native Nicaraguan family to allow our students to be immersed in the culture of everyday life. Zach’s homestay assignment just happened to be staying with the local butcher’s family located next door to the butcher shop. Zach’s room was right above the pig pen and his night of sleep was often interrupted with the fragrance and squeals of the pigs below as memories formed that he will talk about for the rest of his life.

“Now, whenever I am feeling weary I know to just pray to Him for strength and He will carry me through.”

During the day Zach was often involved in some of the more difficult manual labor. It would have been hard work for anyone and Zach relates how he found the motivation to make it through. “My faith was tested on this trip when I was hot or tired from working hard, but I’d pray for strength and God answered me and kept me going so I could make a difference,” Zach states. “Now whenever I am feeling weary I know to just pray to Him for strength and He will carry me through.”

The result of Zach’s prayers was also noticed by others. “Zach impressed me several ways on the trip, but what impressed me most was his ability to finish strong each day with our work projects,” comments Peyton Mosher, director of Christian life. “He was involved in some of the harder manual labor for four days straight and he was working just as hard on day four as he was at the beginning of day one.”

It’s obvious that Zach embraces mission work and notes one aspect he enjoys is the opportunity to grow closer to his classmates to become a tighter community between grade levels. Zach’s face lights up when he speaks about this type of work. It’s easy to see he truly enjoys serving.

When asked about what advice he would give to other students who have not been on a mission trip, he does not hesitate and immediately answers. “I wouldn’t tell them they should go. I would tell them they NEED to go,” Zach comments. “Whether they have worries or fears, I would encourage them to pray about it and talk with their family about it and know that no matter what, that there are people out there that need you. They would not regret it!”

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parent club The King’s Ridge Christian School Parent Club is a volunteer organization, comprised of all KRCS parents, serving the school community through programs, events, and financial gifts designed to enhance and enrich the academic, spiritual, service and social experiences of KRCS students.

Jennifer Barden, President Tracy Ball, President-Elect Julie Elrod, Vice President – Fundraising Angela Lindsey, Vice President – Special Events Letha Windley, Vice President – Standing Committees Kim Venti, Treasurer Dawn Clements, Assistant Treasurer Julie Janofsky, Communications Secretary Casey Schiltz, Recording Secretary Amy McGruder, Lower School Representative Ashley Anderson, Middle School Representative Virginia Martin, High School Representative Julie Karner, Sponsorships

2013-2014 Parent Club Gifting GI F T

Schoology: IT Learning Management System IT Security System Dance Floor Helium Tank/Refills TOTAL FOR PRE-K – 12

ACTUAL A MOU NT PAID

$8,450.00 $9,986.00 $4,225.28 $726.10 $23,387.38

FDC Educational Services AP Institutes AP Calculus and TI Calculator Software

$4,800.00 $1,400.00 $598.55

TOTAL FOR HIGH SCHOOL

$6,798.55

The Schenck School (Professional Development) $1,950.00 Science Cart/Table $567.36 Robot $374.45 TOTAL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

$2,891.81

AS OFTEN HAPPENS, the Wakefield family started hearing about King’s Ridge Christian School from friends, neighbors and even business associates. Chris and Tracy Wakefield had considered enrolling Tanner, a current 10th grader, and Brelin, a current 7th grader, several years before the 2013-2014 school year but the timing was not right. When Tanner and Brelin were at the transition years of 9th and 6th grades, the Wakefield’s started looking seriously to make a change of schools.

There were many things that attracted them to KRCS but one of the most appealing was the environment. The combination of the family community and the faith integration into the daily operation of the school was noteworthy.

“I knew that the Christian education component was not only

Diantha Sneed (Consultant Training) $4,126.38 desirable, but I would be putting my children in a place where it was Science Room Equipment $5,300.18 acceptable and embraced,” notes Chris Wakefield, father of Tanner iPads $21,156.00 and Brelin.

Tiger TV Equipment $2,485.16 As a high school sophomore eager to get to football practice Tanner Follett 7100 Scanner $1,007.89 TOTAL FOR LOWER SCHOOL

$34,075.61

TOTAL FOR SCHOOL

$67,153.35

makes sure he doesn’t leave the interview for this story before we know why KRCS is an important part of his life. “It is going to set me up for better opportunities,” Tanner comments. “I can have a better chance to not only go to a good college; I’ll be able to do well while I’m there.” He predicts that success will come as a result of being in classes in which teachers can know him well enough to provide experiences to facilitate his learning as he prepares for college.

Brelin is a member of the Jr. Beta Club and speaks about her small group leader, Mrs. King, and how she structures her small group. “We have a purple ball that we pass around and when we hold it we have the ‘purple power’ which makes sharing fun,” Brelin notes. “I also like how we can talk so easily about God.” Brelin also mentions that she thinks King’s Ridge is “super fun” because of the way students welcome each other.

One of the most poignant parts of their transition came during the dedication of the High School building in August 2013.

“As a new parent, I knew I wanted to do something to get involved with the school and after attending the building dedication, I saw how other families had been involved in making the building a reality,” shares Chris. “Since I own an outdoor lighting company, I wanted to be a part of it too and literally shine a light on how this community was able to come together to build this facility in a way that we could honor God by sharing the resources He provides.”

“THE FAMILIES ARE JUST AS WELCOMING AS THE STUDENTS – WE’VE MADE FRIENDS JUST AS WELL AS OUR CHILDREN HAVE.” Finally, both Chris and Tracy agree that being a family at KRCS presents an opportunity that they did not have so readily in their previous school setting. Their desire is to build relationships with other parents in the school community. “We want to get to know other parents since our kids will share activities and their lives with their children,” remarks Tracy. “This community is going to be part of our lives for a long time and is one of the reasons we love it here.” known

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WHEN YOU THINK of icons in the art world the names of Picasso, Van Gogh or Monet come to mind. When you think of artists at King’s Ridge immediately the name of Monique Bagwell comes to the forefront. Monique is a quiet unassuming artist who speaks loudly with her creative spirit and skills.

Monique’s interest in art began in the fourth grade. She began taking private lessons and eventually assisted her art teacher with teaching younger students. In Patty Zeitz’s KRCS art class, Monique was introduced to painting with acrylics and found it to be a captivating new medium. “Painting is designed to take you to another place,” comments Monique. She uses lighting as the centerpiece to bring her paintings to life.

“Monique has consistently shown her unique artistic abilities at King’s Ridge from the day she entered the doors,” comments Patty Zeitz, Middle School art teacher who has witnessed Monique’s art development over the years. “She has a style that dates back to the Impressionist Period with a modern worldly influence, which makes it quite different and intriguing.”

Monique is the first student at KRCS to enroll in AP Art, leading the way for other gifted art students. Her older sisters, Kirsten and Remi, graduates of the Class of 2012, were also very gifted artistically. Her twin brother, Leland, excels in ceramic studio classes.

Monique has represented King’s Ridge and the Alpharetta/ John’s Creek Kiwanis Club at the State Kiwanis Art Competition where she received a blue ribbon on her interpretation of the Rialto Bridge in Venice. She has also donated some of her work to be sold at the GALA event to support KRCS.

fine arts association M ISSION STAT EM ENT

The King’s Ridge Christian School Fine Arts Association is a volunteer organization of KRCS parents comprised of active board members, associations members and volunteer patronage serving the school community through coordination, communication, and collaboration of programs, events, and fine arts education that advocates creativity, distinction, excellence, and Godly virtue in the areas of art, dance and music.

“Art connects ideas and I feel that is what communication is all about.”

Monique is currently contemplating attending either Georgetown or Furman University. She attended a weeklong summer graphic design program at Furman. She is also interested in possibly pursuing a degree in the medical arena to conduct research after an interest sparked when she attended a summer program at John Hopkins Medical School during the summer of her sophomore year.

As for the future, Monique plans to continue including art as a part of her life. “It will not be my main focus in college, but I do think I can use it in any career,” she reflects.

Kristan De La Rosa, President Deb James, President-Elect Laura Moss, Treasurer Judy Brannon, Secretary Adrianne Miller, Communications Representative Beth Janeway, Membership Representative Lynda Milne, Co-Special Events Chair Amy Worley, Co-Special Events Chair

F IN ANCI ALS

Income $65,944.50 Expense $35,932.95 Net Income $30,011.55 Gifting All School High School Middle School Lower School

$15,680 $4,220 $3,680 $4,200

TOTAL $27,780

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IT WOULD BE hard to determine whether it’s the natural sparkle in her eyes or the broad smile on her face that makes KRCS second grade teacher, Amber Harwell, such a welcoming presence. Her students would probably tell you that it’s more than her expression. It’s easy to see that she loves working with her students to see them accomplish their goals, reach new heights and ultimately, fall in love with learning. Amber is a veteran classroom teacher of 10 years with the 2013-2014 school year as her second year at KRCS.

It all started when she was a first grader. “I looked up to my teacher,” comments Amber. “I loved how she made each of us feel so important and made sure that we each knew we mattered so much!”

The inspiration of that first grade teacher planted the seeds you witness when Amber interacts with her own students.

Her teaching style helps students to develop self-confidence and equips them to use the resources they have to overcome challenges placed in front of them, whether academic, spiritual or social.

As a parent herself, Amber shares the challenge of watching your child struggle through something when in fact, that adversity can make the child more successful and better prepared for life. She understands the value of allowing students to face some challenges in order to grow. At KRCS there is the freedom to teach students that when they struggle, Christ can provide the strength to help them accomplish all things.

Others in the community have noticed the way Amber connects with students and their families. “Last year we started noticing a trend of families visiting the school that knew Amber was teaching here or when they noticed her in one of our classrooms, they were delighted,” comments Stefanie Gammage, principal of the Lower School. “It became clear that Amber’s presence was attracting families to consider KRCS for their children.”

“Showing patience, giving grace, encouraging and believing in a child will help make them successful.”

So what is it about Amber Harwell that brings these families to look at King’s Ridge? The best teachers and leaders are the ones who walk beside those that they teach and lead by showing honesty, humility and encouragement. This relates to Amber’s philosophy of teaching.

“I feel like the best example of a teacher was Christ,” says Amber. “Showing patience, giving grace, encouraging and believing in a child will help make them successful.

I want each child in my class to remember that I knew just how special they were and I believed in them and their success.”

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In addition to being a phenomenal coach, she serves as a role model, a person who leads a moral life as a follower of God, doing whatever it takes to give Him the ultimate glory.

Coach Helm has had a positive effect on me as a student, an athlete, and most importantly, as a child of God. When everyone said that a High School girls’ basketball team wasn’t possible, she had faith, and last year, I was able to play on a King’s Ridge basketball team for the first time in four years, and I am forever grateful for that.”

ATHLETICS IS A catalytic part of student life. It helps to build a culture of excellence and school traditions for the whole community. KRCS athletics headed in a new direction in 2013-2014 with strong leadership from the student-athlete and coaching perspective. The big story of the year was the state championship baseball team. The quieter story was the building blocks of a premier athletic program being set in place by adding some key hires, one in the area of girls sports.

Amy Helm was appointed the program coordinator for girls basketball and served as the head coach for the girls soccer program with the support of Jessica Rostedt, a former professional soccer player. Amy’s 15 years of experience in teaching and coaching teams to conference championships and Final Four appearances in New York, combined with her personal experience as a Division One basketball player served her well as she connects with her players to inspire and motivate their skill development and play.

“Many basketball coaches may be considered something of a gym rat, but that’s not Amy,” notes Lowrie McCown, KRCS associate headmaster. “The results she achieves as a coach is a direct reflection of how she takes a holistic approach to developing players and teams with faith integration.”

Coach Helm is focused on moving the program from a recreational to competitive model of play and her players notice the difference. When asked to comment on the influence of being a player for Coach Helm, Anna Byrnes, KRCS senior athlete, provided this statement.

“When I think of Coach Helm, a specific quote comes to mind, ‘A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are.’ (Unknown). Coach Helm pushes me to be better than I was the day before by helping me develop and perfect my skills through practice and competition.

Two other key hires were made in January 2014 when Jeff Pickren, KRCS program coordinator for football, named new offensive and defensive coordinators.

Cecil Flowe joined the staff as defensive coordinator after 21 years as head coach at Parkview High School where he led the Panthers to the state playoffs 19 times, earning state championship titles 4 times. Todd Mooney brought a wealth of talent as offensive coordinator with 25 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level, launching the football program at LaGrange College, and earning accolades such as the Schutt Sports Division 3 National Coach of the Year and the D3 NCAA record holder for program turnaround at LaGrange College (0-10 to 9-2).

COACH HELM PUSHES ME TO BE BETTER THAN I WAS THE DAY BEFORE

BY HELPING ME DEVELOP AND PERFECT MY SKILLS THROUGH PRACTICE AND COMPETITION. The icing on the cake was after an 18-month search for the right leader for the athletic program, we discovered that God had brought the ideal person in Todd Mooney. The skills Todd gained in launching a collegiate level program along with his strong leadership style and experience led to him being appointed to the director of athletics position. known

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athletic association KRCSAA exists for the purpose of broadening the involvement of KRCS students, KRCS families, the school, and the community-at-large by providing monetary and volunteer support for all athletic programs initiated by the KRCS department of athletics. The KRCSAA works to achieve this support through active participation of as many parents as possible in KRCSAA programs and in concentrated support for each individual sport.

Mandy Hudson, President Rebecca Croucher, Treasurer Robin Pitts, Membership Perian Rogers, Communications Tanya Lamkin, Special Events Amy Orkin, Concessions Jacquelyn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Melia, Spirit Wear Rhonda Ozor, Tennis Tournament Rodney Jarrard, Golf Tournament

G I F TS P R E SE NT E D BY T HE ATH LE TIC A SSOCI ATION

E N A BLE Weight Room Equipment 8,000.00 Field Improvements 6,590.11 Football Equipment 7,676.00 Soccer Equipment 4,850.72 Softball Equipment 3,078.00 Tennis Facility Use 2,717.28 Cross Country Bridge 2,500.00 Home of the Tiger Reserves 32,000.00 Total Enable

67,412.11

E NRIC H Back to School Bonanza (share of expense split FAA and PC) 5,242.64 Christmas at the Ridge (share of expense split FAA and PC) 1,120.03 Tents 641.97 HUDL Subscription and Upgrades 3,200.00 6 Digital Video Cameras 1,523.50

Baseball Team Brings Home First State Championship

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school history. They proved their dominance in the championship series by

11,728.14

E NE RGIZE Away Game Bus Transportation for Students and Parents 2,299.38 Contribution to Baseball State Championship Rings 2,000.00 Total Energize

Total

4,299.38 $83,439.63

The KRCS varsity baseball team leveraged their talents of a solid roster of players to advance to the state championship series for the first time in conquering the team that had defeated them twice during regular season play. The varsity Tigers ended their season recognized as #4 in the country in MaxPreps Final 2014 Small Schools National Baseball Rankings. With only 3 seniors graduating from that state championship team, we have a solid foundation going into the 2015 baseball season with five team members planning to sign letters of intent with D1 schools.

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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION OPENS THE GATE TO FILL THE GAP Since 2008, the Georgia Private School Tax Credit has provided a way for independent schools to expand funding of tuition assistance to students without having to go to donors to ask for additional contributions for financial aid.

As a Christian School, KRCS vets our partner companies with a filter to ensure we are working with those who operate with the same ethical values we demand of ourselves and to be truthful and transparent in how we communicate and make decisions.

A number of Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) companies were interviewed and the decision was made to partner with Apogee.

While Apogee wasn’t the largest SSO in the state, we recognize a group that aligned with an operational excellence we strive to model at KRCS. They were progressive with their technology operations, offered stellar customer service, and the only SSO that at the time offered an online registration with supporting credit card transaction capability. Knowing the demographics and busy lives of our families, we felt this organization was a natural fit for KRCS. What is the SSO? Each individual, married couple, C-corp or S-corp who has a Georgia state liability is eligible to redirect a portion of those taxes toward a Student Scholarship Organization partnered with an independent school.

It ultimately costs Georgia taxpayers no money as your contribution is refunded to you at tax time. These funds are then directed to students who enroll from a public school to an independent school and only those who demonstrate need through the financial aid application process are eligible for funds.

How does the SSO benefit all KRCS students?

The SSO permits the gateway for children to enroll from families who can afford to pay a portion of tuition, but need some help to fill the gap.

The SSO permits our students to develop relationships with enrolled classmates who have a range of economic resources at their disposal.

This is part of their education as they develop sensitivity to others’ needs in their immediate culture locally and around the world. It prepares them for their college experience and for the world in which they will live and work.

From its inception, King’s Ridge Christian School intended to be an inclusive environment and, as Christians, we believe that we honor God by creating community reflecting all of His children. One of the goals in educating our students is to provide them with a global connectedness.

By interacting on a daily basis and developing relationships with friends who are from other cultures, countries, economic levels, and who have a variety of talents and gifts, our students develop an appreciation and agility in their future careers to naturally interact with a wide range of people who think, look and act in ways that may appear different. We know that studying about others in a book, going on a community service project for a day or a mission trip for a week is only an introduction, not an education.

Our desire is for our students to be educated with immersion experiences, working with people who bring their own approach to the table.

2013 Student Scholarship Organization Donors Ben and Dawn Ackerman

Walter and Leslie Kurtz

Tom and Cheryl Adkin

Jeff and Tanya Lamkin

Ampro Products, Inc

Kandace Lau

Robert and Amanda Andrzejewski

Doug and Carrie Lay

Gary and Shannon Arnold

Mark and Brandy Lazzara

Edsel and Julia Arnold

Steve and Dawn Leffin

Jeff and Tracy Ball

Peter and Laura Lloyd

Terry and Jen Barden

Stuart and Kim Magill

John and Julie Barnett

Jose and Christina Marroquin

Brian and Tracy Behrens

John and Lynn Marshall

John and Catharine Bowling

Vince and Christine Martin

John and Lenia Bradberry

Alex and Barbara McGraw

Sam and Cathy Brnovich

Paul and Adrianne Miller

Matthew and Dawn Broms

David and Kara Miller

Steven and Leah Brown

Curtis Mills and Kelly Mills

Alan and Denise Brown

Dean and Lynda Milne

Carolyn Brown

Stuart and Pam Miracle

John and Tracy Buchanan

Jason and Michelle Moccia

Greg and Cindy Charleston

John and Julie Moorman

Edward and Kathleen Cochran

Adedapo and Lara Odetoyinbo

Stuart and Kim Coe

Chris and Erica Painter

Christopher Comer

Kirsten Pannek

Corrie Cordero

John and Elizabeth Parks

Michele Corser

John and Darcy Partridge

Brent and Melissa Davis

Joe and Cindy Patti

Chris and Valorie Davis

Porter and Michelle Payne

Abel and Kristan De La Rosa

E.B. and Debbie Peebles

Don and Sally DeFelice

Paul and Archella Pelletier

Tim and Jeanne Deitrich

Richard and Karen Penkoski

Rick and Annette Divers

Kevin and Ginger Powell

Jay and Aimée D’Meza

Russ and Kim Reagan

Chris and Michelle Eales

Jim and Mary Reeves

Morris and Jennifer Estes

Lowell and Alice Reid

Bill and Olivia Evans

David and Dee Dee Rhodes

Steve and Margaret Farrar

Sarah Rhodes

Andrew and Michelle Firstman

Ed and Dawn Richardson

David and Lynn Floum

Henaro and Ronna Sabino

Tom and Susan Galbreath

Richard and Julie Salvatierra

Daniel and Renaye Garabadian

Kevin and Tracy Smith

Robert and Kerry Grace

Neil and Sonya Smith

Tom and Wendy Gregory

Brian and Jocelyn Smith

Randy and Gina Guhl

John and Kathryn Smoltz

Travis and Erika Gummels

Ken and Contessa Stallings

Tom and Sharon Hall

Bill and Jeanine Stampfl

John and Jennifer Hanger

J.P. and Katie Stewart

Troy and Susan Harris

James and Barbara Thomas

Gurdon and Heather Hornor

Mark and Kim Venti

Brian and Hatsumi Jones

Chris and Tracy Wakefield

Mike and Liz Jurgens

David and Betsy Welch

Todd and Julie Karner

James and Jennifer Williams

John and Lori Keim

Josh and Stephanie Wimberley

Tim and Tarrah Kittredge

Dean and Amy Worley

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EVEN BEFORE CHASE ELLIOTT, member of the Class of 2014, crossed the stage to receive his diploma this quiet young man had already made his presence known in the world of NASCAR racing. While his classmates were on spring break and attending senior prom, Chase won back-to-back races on two consecutive weekends at Texas Motor Speedway and Darlington Raceway driving the #9 NAPA car for Hendricks Motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. These wins brought national attention to the fact that Chase was still working to complete his KRCS graduation requirements while holding down the job of rising star in the racing world.

This is not unusual for the Chase Elliott we know. Since enrolling at KRCS in 6th grade, we have watched him mature and develop skills as a result of being KNOWN. His confidence developed in part from being surrounded by people who knew him as Chase, the student. The opportunities to develop public speaking skills built into the KRCS curriculum has benefited him as he effortlessly fields questions from reporters, whether the outcome of the race is victorious or he is disappointed in a race performance.

While we would like to take responsibility for his ability to humbly give credit to others, those kudos go mainly to who Chase is as a person and his parents, who wanted him to have as normal an upbringing as possible. Chase did just that as an active member of the KRCS student body, whether it was participating in the tug-of-war during a 6th grade field day, playing on the Middle School football team or as a cast member in the High School production of the musical, Footloose.

His determination to give it his all has contributed to his success.

Chase is blazing the trail in his rookie season and making his own name even though legendary racing blood races through his veins. (He is the son of Bill Elliott, a member of NASCAR Hall of Fame).

What most people don’t know about Chase is how he followed the call in his heart on his personal JOURNEY for Life Impact while he managed to complete his responsibilities as a full-time student pursuing a racing career. He made the commitment to do both well and during his high school years attended classes each week starting on Monday morning, taking on a full course load and all of the assignments for the week, until he departed on Thursday of race weeks to prepare for his track competition. The legacy Chase leaves at KRCS is broad. We saw someone willing to follow their dream, put forth effort to make it happen and open the door to other students to pursue their dreams by demonstrating that it could be done.

“CHASE”, IT’S THE PERFECT NAME FOR SOMEONE IN PURSUIT OF A SUCCESSFUL RACING VOCATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO FOLLOWING CHASE’S CAREER AND WILL BE PRAYING FOR HIS SAFETY AS HE PURSUES HIS DREAM.

Photo credit: Harold Hinson Photography

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2013 – 2014 Board of Trustees C. Christian “Chris” Winkle, Chair Dr. Daniel C. Garabadian, Vice-Chair Jean-Michel Ares Julie Arnold Dr. Abel De La Rosa Bill Evans, Jr. Leslie M. Kurtz Jeffrey B. Lamkin Douglas T. Lay Barbara L. McGraw Reverend Dr. Michael T. McQueen C. David Rhodes, III Betsy C. Welch Richard C. Wernick

Administration, Advancement & Business C. David Rhodes, III Headmaster

Lowrie B. McCown Associate Headmaster

Laura Lloyd Chief Advancement Officer

Guy D. Price Chief Financial Officer

Operations Team Lowrie B. McCown Associate Headmaster

Wendy L. Tomme Executive Assistant to Associate Headmaster

Dr. Hunter M. Chadwick High School Principal

Douglas M. Pesce Middle School Principal

Stefanie G. Gammage Lower School Principal

Lisa K. McGuire Director of Admission & Marketing

Todd Mooney Director of Athletics

Rev. Peyton Mosher Director of Christian Life

Keith Allen Director of Facilities

Brent Davis Director of Fine Arts

Clifford S. Clarke Director of Technology

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