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impact THE MAGAZINE OF LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

WINTER 2018

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

MISSION: Legacy Christian Academy develops strong leaders with biblical convictions who are equipped to succeed in college and beyond.

We accomplish this mission through a balanced approach that honors and upholds:

> Challenging academics > Robust fine arts > Competitive athletics > Positive mentoring relationships > Covenant partnerships with Christian families

VISION: Legacy Christian Academy will be the school of choice for committed Christian families in North Texas who desire the best Christcentered education for their children.

Board of Trustees 2017-2018 Robert Copple, Board Chair Brett Bingham Brad Brenneman, Chair-Elect George Crumley Patrick Droesch Lisa Liberis Dorothy Smith Tom Stockton Joe Widner

Board of Trustees 2018-2019 Brad Brenneman, Board Chair Brett Bingham George Crumley Patrick Droesch, Vice-Chair Lisa Liberis Dorothy Smith Tom Stockton Joe Widner

Head of School Bill McGee

Development Team Deanna Carpenter CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Shannon Culley VOLUNTEER AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

Dusty Tresnak DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

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impact THE MAGAZINE OF LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Contents Message from Board Chair: Robert Copple Legacy and Vision Fast Facts about Legacy Christian Academy 2017-2018 Revenues and Expenses Annual Fund Enhancements Get to Know the Board of Trustees Message from the Chair of the Development Committee: Brad Brenneman Leadership Giving Professional Schools Program Current Parent Giving LCA You Faculty Staff Giving Grandparent Giving Other Giving Class Notes A Last Word from the Head of School

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DEAR FRIENDS OF LEGACY These are exciting times at Legacy Christian Academy. Poised on the brink of the 20th anniversary since we first opened our doors, we celebrate the legacy of excellence and resounding faith established by our founders two decades ago. Indeed, the vision of those founding families remains as true today as it was in 1998 – that LCA is and would always be the school of choice for committed Christian families in North Texas who desire the best Christ-centered education for their children.

It has been my privilege to be a part of the Legacy community

through annual and capital giving and in a myriad of other ways.

for almost 15 years, and to have had two children graduate

This show of support lends the Board great momentum and

during that time —Lisa, Class of 2012 and John Michael, Class

encouragement as we now set our sights on achieving the key

of 2015. Throughout this time my wife, Lynda, and I have

priorities outlined in our recently crafted Strategic Plan.

experienced first-hand what LCA does the very best — produce curious, confident, service-minded graduates who are grounded in their faith and ready for college — and beyond. Indeed, this solid foundation upon which Legacy Christian Academy was established has never wavered, and is at the core of the robust and dynamic Christ-centered institution we are today.

As I come to the end of my term as Chair of the Board of Trustees, I congratulate our head of school, faculty and staff, and the students they serve, for maintaining the highest of standards while sustaining an educational program and love for Christ that genuinely matters to all facets of our community.

This Annual Report on Philanthropy seeks to recognize and celebrate those who have helped us along the way, and

As I take pause to reflect on all that has been accomplished, and what we seek to achieve going forward, what clearly comes into focus is that Legacy Christian Academy is thriving and the opportunities for new and enhanced programs abound. I have little doubt that Legacy Christian Academy will continue to flourish as we move forward.

In closing I simply wish to say thank you. It is your support— your philanthropic support, your enthusiasm for our mission, your heart for the Lord’s work at LCA, and your commitment to our students and to their education—that makes all of this possible. For this we are truly indebted, and very grateful.

Sincerely,

have played an integral role in LCA’s continued growth and development. We, the Board of Trustees, realize that nothing that LCA does would be possible without the generosity and spirit of our Legacy families, grandparents, and friends —

Robert Copple

supporters who give so generously to Legacy Christian Academy

Chairman, Board of Trustees (2017-2018)

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LEGACY and

VISION 6

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It was a Sunday like any other Sunday. Pastor Wayne Braudrick, of Frisco Bible Church, having just finished his sermon was

With this in mind, Pastor Wayne pointed to Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens

mingling among the members when a little hand grasped his.

another.” As followers of Christ with a

Staring up at him wide-eyed, six-year-old Morgan quizzically

solid footing in the Word, people should

asked, “Pastor Wayne, why can’t I go to a Christian school like

complement and enrich one another.

Thus, they agreed upon a discipleship

the one where you used to work?” Before he could answer, she

model, where at least one parent must

gave him a hug and skipped away. It happened quickly, but it

articulate a salvation testimony through

gave Wayne pause, and the seed was planted.

Jesus Christ, a core tenet of the school that remains a fundamental requirement of a student’s admission today. Through

The year was 1998.

their common faith, the school would seek a deliberate Covenant relationship with the students’ families.

As the group was preparing to present ideas to the church elders, Pastor Wayne contacted his friend Jody Capehart, an experienced Christian educator who had started several Christian schools, for advice. The timing proved providential, as she had been contemplating a career move. The call from Pastor Wayne was not only a literal call, but a larger call to serve and to obey, as advice sought turned into a job offer.

Given her success in this arena, Jody’s arrival accelerated the school launch

Unbeknownst to Pastor Wayne, three

on Morgan’s question, and plans for the

timeline. As a charismatic and energetic

couples—Chris and Becky Johnson,

school in Frisco began to take shape.

leader, people were naturally drawn to

Jack and Jennifer Frye, and Ricky and Tracy Bush—also members of Frisco Bible Church, had discussed the need

The pastor and three couples explored the philosophical underpinnings of

Jody, and families began enrolling – even though there was not yet a facility!

As Jody navigated the process of finding

for a Christian school. The City of

a school. The group wanted Christ

Frisco was growing rapidly, and as their

enmeshed in the curriculum and in the

conversations grew deeper and more

daily instructional framework – not to

prayerful, it became clear to them that

be isolated in a single course but instead

they were called to pursue this idea. Their

seamlessly woven into the very fabric of

conviction grew stronger still, and they

the student experience. They identified

knew that if they would just take that first

another important element: parent

Legacy Christian Academy was allotted

step of faith, that God would lead them.

connection. The vision wasn’t just about

space at Frisco Bible Church and opened

Becky and Chris approached Pastor

building a school; it was about building

in September 1999. Although the founders

Wayne, who had continued to ruminate

a community of Christian families.

envisioned a small school in a small

a location, the notion to “leave a Legacy for the Lord” came to her mind, an idea the entire group unanimously agreed upon, and the new school now had a name: Legacy Christian Academy.

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Texas town, God clearly had bigger

to grow the school, and Jay and I were just

though. No, for the Allison’s, like the

plans. As Frisco grew, so too, did Legacy

talking and wondering, would Legacy ever

Johnson’s, Bush’s, and Frye’s, it was

Christian Academy, quickly exceeding

like to have its own campus? If you want

about remaining obedient and honoring

the space at the church. While Jody and

that, Jay and I would like to help,” and the

God’s call, and in 2002, Legacy moved

her team worked to accommodate the

seed grew.

from an overcrowded church setting to

rapid expansion, God was planting a seed

Jay and Jenny persisted in a purposeful

in the hearts of Jay and Jenny Allison.

land search that engaged city officials,

With three children at Legacy, Jenny

local developers, and community

Jody knew it was preordained,

was volunteering one day and humbly

members to accomplish what many

reflecting, “Only a sovereign God

mentioned to Jody, “We know that you are

would have deemed impossible. The

would have us name our school Legacy

always out looking, trying to find a place

search was not about identifying land,

Christian Academy and then three years

its own independent campus that just so happened to be located on Legacy Drive.

20 Years of Legacy and Vision 1998: The Vision In the fall of 1998, three couples meet to discuss and pray for the development of a Christian school in the Frisco area.

2000-2001: First Graduating Class In the 2000-2001 school year, LCA expanded to K-12 and graduated its first 2 seniors.

2003: Legacy Receives Official Accreditation Legacy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

1999 2002: Campus Academy Drive Opens Having outgrown the space at Frisco Bible Church, Legacy Christian Academy opened in early September for the 2002-2003 school year at its current location of Legacy and Academy. During that school year, the gymnasium and cafetorium were completed.

1999: First Day of School In September 1999, LCA leased facilities from Frisco Bible Church and opened its doors to approximately 120 students in kindergarten through 9th grade.

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later put us on Legacy Drive.” And there

Academy still embodies the intentional

student at Legacy for fourteen years,” she

is little doubt that God’s hand brought

integration of faith and learning so

says, “I’ve learned how to challenge my

this to pass. For a road originating

central to its story and values. As

faith and also apply it to my schoolwork.

with an east-west route in Plano,

so clearly exhibited by its founding

I’ve been taught and pushed to be the

Legacy Drive is, in fact, the only major

families, faith and obedience have

best I can be in everything I do.”

thoroughfare that changes its direction

always been cornerstones of the Legacy

a full ninety degree to run subsequently

experience and its curriculum, and

north-south, leading directly to Legacy

students are empowered by the school’s

Christian Academy.

core values.

Now, almost twenty years since first

Natalie Embry started at LCA at the age

and fortitude to succeed in college and

opening its doors, Legacy Christian

of three and is now a senior. “Being a

beyond. The Legacy continues.

2009: UPPER SCHOOL GYMNASIUM OPENS 2006: West Wing Expansion Construction begins on the West Wing – featuring the chapel – and doubling existing classroom space to accommodate 900 students.

The expansion also includes dedicated facilities for Band, Choir, & private music studios.

In 2009, the Upper School gymnasium opened as the first phase of a separate Upper School facility to accommodate the growing number of athletes and teams. The gymnasium included larger boys & girls locker rooms, concessions, coaches’ offices, equipment storage, and training facilities.

Clearly, academic excellence is achieved within the context of a biblical worldview, with the goal of equipping students with the skills, character,

2015: LEGACY EXPANDS STUDENT ENROLLMENT In the fall of 2015, Legacy held its Complete the Legacy groundbreaking and dedication ceremony for the Upper School building addition.

2018 2017: PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OPENS The Legacy Performing Arts Center, featuring a 600-seat auditorium, opened in the spring of 2017.

Complete with theater lighting and high-tech sound equipment, this space also serves as our worship hub for chapel, a center for assemblies, and for parent/student gatherings.

2004: Athletic Complex Built In 2004, a field house and athletic fields including a football field, a baseball and softball field, and a seven lane track were added.

2012: iLEGACY LAUNCHES & UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS OPENS The iLegacy 1:1 MacBook initiative launched in August, and in January high school students returned from Christmas break to a brand new 32,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art learning environment.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

FAST FACTS Enrollment

1,025 STUDENTS

IN GRADES PK3-12 STUDENTS LIVE IN

20 CITIES

3

COUNTIES

35

ZIP CODES

564 ALUMNI

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About Legacy Christian Academy

Diversity

22% RACIAL/ETHNIC DIVERSITY 12% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID TOTALING OVER $1.2 MILLION.

Faith Affiliation FAMILIES ATTEND OVER 75 DIFFERENT CHURCHES.

Accreditations and Certification Dually accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and AdvancED (formerly the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).

One of only 31 schools to be recognized as Members of Council in the Council of Educational Standards and Accountability.

Lower School selected as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School, one of only 50 private schools in the nation to earn this prestigious award.

Upper School selected as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School, one of only 2 private schools in Texas that are currently recognized.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

Class of 2018

Facilities

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT FOR THE CLASS OF 2018

28-ACRE CAMPUS

OVER $5 MILLION Fine Arts Achievements MARCHING BAND

600 SEAT STATE-OF-THE-ART PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 3 ART STUDIOS, BAND AND CHOIR ROOMS, REHEARSAL ROOMS, DIGITAL ARTS CLASSROOM

TPSMEA 6-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS

3 LIBRARIES, AND A STUDENT COMMONS

Athletics Achievements

6 SCIENCE LABS

IN 2018-2019

33 ATHLETIC TEAMS

4 TECHNOLOGY LABS

14 ALL-STATE ATHLETES

OVER 200 IPADS, 365 CHROME BOOKS

GIRL’S GOLF

3-TIME STATE CHAMPS

200,328 SQUARE FEET UNDER ROOF

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

REVENUES AUXILIARY SERVICES 2.3%

OTHER GIFTS 0.2%

INVESTMENT INCOME 1.0% ANNUAL FUND 4.5%

TUITION & FEES Gross tuition income, application fees, curriculum/program related fees

ANNUAL FUND Unrestricted annual philanthropic support to the school

INVESTMENT INCOME Income generated on reserves

AUXILIARY SERVICES Gross income from summer program, lunch program

OTHER GIFTS Special restricted gifts to the school

TUITION & FEES 90%

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

EXPENSES SALARIES & BENEFITS 60%

SALARIES & BENEFITS Salaries and benefits for all LCA employees

PHYSICAL PLANT Buildings and grounds, capital expenses, depreciation, repairs and maintenance, utilities, and vehicle expenses

INSTRUCTIONAL BUDGETS All academic and co-curricular department and division expenses, athletics, fine arts, the library, college counseling and advising

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE Head of School’s office, development, admissions, marketing and communications, publication expenses, supplies, postage and other school administrative costs

AUXILIARY SERVICES

INTEREST ON DEBT 3.9%

Dining services and cafeteria expenses

TECHNOLOGY 1.3% PHYSICAL PLANT 16% FINANCIAL AID 1.6% INSTRUCTIONAL BUDGETS 10%

FINANCIAL AID Need-based financial aid

TECHNOLOGY Technology equipment, software and hardware license renewals

INTEREST ON DEBT AUXILIARY SERVICES 1.0%

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 6.2%

Principal and interest payments

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

ANNUAL FUND ENHANCEMENTS PEOPLE

at Legacy. In addition, the rigorous curriculum and

Tuition Assistance:

at the nationally ranked colleges they now attend.

Students from various socio-economic backgrounds were able to benefit from a Christian education.

(TESTIMONY)

Since our oldest son was in kindergarten at LCA, we knew this was the school for our family. When my husband was diagnosed with a medical disability and our income was impacted, our first thoughts went to how we would pay for tuition. To us, our very first priority was to keep our children in the school that

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leadership opportunities prepared them well to succeed Most importantly, they know how to navigate the “real world” with a biblical perspective. The gift of tuition assistance not only helped us in a great time of need, but because it allowed us to keep our sons at Legacy, it had a priceless impact on their futures.

Christmas Blessing: Every LCA employee received a special Christmas bonus.

Legacy Service Organization:

reinforced the biblical values we teach at home. We’ve

Our Upper School students in the Legacy Service Organization

never been able to afford new cars or keep up with the

took about 20 kids from Buckner, who wouldn’t otherwise have

latest trends, but our boys have learned to lead well,

had an opportunity to enjoy special summer activities to Six

love the Lord and understand the Bible clearly while

Flags, Top Golf, Canyons Rock Climbing, and Amazing Jakes.

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Benevolence: Families experiencing unexpected financial hardship received the help they needed to keep their children at LCA. (TESTIMONY)

How do we even begin to say thank you enough for the blessing of LCA and the generosity you have bestowed on our family. As we began to pray, “Lord please help us find a way to purchase the necessities for this year,” little did we know that our Great God would use our Legacy Christian family to provide us those needs. We are a family who is currently struggling through some medical/financial issues and were a bit stressed and

we received exactly what we needed to purchase the items necessary. My immediate thought was, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow!” Thank you Legacy Christian for providing my family the opportunity to continue to send our child to this wonderful, godly school. And thank you LCA for being His hands and feet and blessing my family in big ways. You have removed one less stress from our lives and shown us once again how deeply we must trust our God! Many blessings and I pray I might be able to return the blessing in some way, shape or form. Keeping my eyes, ears and heart open to serving at LCA as the Lord leads.

unsure as to how we were going to come up with the

Resting in Him,

funds. A day later God showed up in a big way, and

A Very Grateful LCA Family

PROGRAMS

PLANT

Fine Arts:

Playground Improvements:

New band instrument lockers were installed in the South Campus band hall.

The Lower School playground was resurfaced with new foam, including a tricycle track.

Athletics: •A new storage facility was built underneath the football bleachers.

• New baseball uniforms were purchased.

• New softball batting cages were built.

Technology: 325 Chromebooks were purchased so that every Middle School classroom would be equipped with a class set of laptop computers for instructional use.

Security Enhancements: • Additional magnetic locks were installed on exterior doors.

• Security camera coverage was expanded.

Facility Refreshment Plan: Many classrooms received new carpet and paint as a part of our facility refreshment plan.

Campus Enhancements: A new sound system was installed in the South Campus Gym for use during PE classes and athletic contests.

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Get to Know the Board of Trustees Brett Bingham

Brad Brenneman

Brett is partner and president of

Chairman (2018-2019)

B4 Holdings, LP and BFC Partners,

Brad is a Founding Partner of

LLC (its GP), where, since 2006,

Breck Partners, a private equity

he is responsible for all aspects

firm located here in Frisco, Texas.

of a family limited partnership

Prior to establishing Breck Partners, Brad was Co-Managing

founded to invest in private equity,

Partner at Wingate Partners where

real estate, and publicly traded securities. Since 1998, Brett has been a partner of Meeting Protocol Worldwide, a family-owned business headquartered in Dallas that services biotech, clinical research organizations, and

Oilfield Supply, as Lead board member for ICS, and as a board member of Binswanger Glass and S&N Communications. Prior

pharmaceutical companies in the clinical research industry. Since

to Wingate, Brad was an executive with Entergy Wholesale

2007, he has served on the Board of Directors for AccessBank

Operations where he led the development and acquisition of

Texas, a community bank headquartered in Denton, Texas.

power generation projects. He joined Entergy from Lufkin

Additionally, Brett serves on the U.S. board of directors for African

Industries where he served as an officer. Previously, Brad was a consultant with Bain & Company. He holds a Bachelor

Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM), a non-profit

of Business Administration in Accounting from Kansas State

ministry focused on developing leaders, peace building, and

University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Brad

reconciliation in central and eastern Africa.

is also honored to serve as an Elder of Preston Trail Community

Brett is married to Brenda Bingham, who has served in various capacities with the Parent Teacher Fellowship. Brett is the father

Church and as an Advisory Board member for ATC, an Indianabased custom trailer business.

of daughter Mattison, who is a junior at Legacy and has attended

Brad and his wife Leanne have been involved with LCA since 2002.

since Pre-K, and two stepsons, David and Brandon, a 2013

They have three children: Abbi ’17, Jonathan ‘20, and Matt ‘22.

Legacy alumnus.

“LCA’s mission of equipping strong leaders with biblical convictions who will influence future generations is something I’m passionate about. I’ve seen how LCA has shaped the thinking

FAVORITE VERSE: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.” –Proverbs 3:5-6 “God used this verse to wake me up in 1994, which led to meeting

and lives of our children, Brandon and Mattie, and look forward

Leanne--the most important person in my life, my commitment to

to helping LCA see this mission become reality for many

Christ as Lord of my life, and many other blessings!”

generations to come.” –Brett Bingham

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he had served since 2002. He has served as Chairman of Nekoosa, Dunn Paper, and Sunrise

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–Brad Brenneman

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Robert Copple,

Chairman (2017-2018)

Robert Copple and his wife Lynda, have been part of the Legacy family since they enrolled their daughter in 2002. Both of their children graduated from LCA – Lisa ‘12 and John Michael ‘15. Robert joined the board in 2006 and later served as Chairman of the capital campaign for phase 1 of the new high school. He has served as Chairman of the board since 2013 and co-chaired the search process resulting in the hiring of our head of school, Mr. McGee.

practice involves litigation of commercial, family, and personal injury matters, and he represents numerous North Texas businesses and individuals in a variety of transactional and estate matters. George has been voted multiple times by peers as one of the top 100 attorneys in all of DFW by SuperLawyers, and is consistently listed in Texas Monthly magazine among the best lawyers in Texas.

George graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in telecommunications, and earned his JD from Baylor University Law School. George and his wife, Angela, have one daughter, Emeline, who is currently in 11th grade and has attended LCA since 1st grade. The Crumleys have been members of The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson since

Robert holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (’80) and a Master’s degree (’81), both in accounting, from Baylor University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Robert began his career working in the tax practice at Deloitte and Touche. In 1993, Robert joined Cinemark Holdings, a Plano-based theater chain with $240 million in revenues, and helped grow the chain to over 500 locations in the United States and 15 Latin American countries generating $2.8 billion in revenues. He served Cinemark as an EVP and CFO until 2014 and then as president and COO until 2016, when he retired.

1997 where George and Angela have ministered to adults including young married couples for 16 years.

“Our family has been endlessly and eternally blessed by the people of LCA, and I have seen my daughter shaped into an amazing Christian girl under the influence of the culture and teachers at this school. I will use my energies and experience as a father, lawyer, husband, and believer as best I can to contribute to this body and further the mission of LCA.” –George Crumley

In addition to the LCA board, Robert serves on the boards of public and private companies. He and his wife also serve on the President’s Leadership Council of Baylor University.

Patrick Droesch

FAVORITE VERSE: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even

Patrick is a hospitality industry

when he is old he will not depart from it.” –Proverbs 22:6

senior executive with over 25 years of experience serving as a COO,

“Legacy is a shining light to Frisco, allowing families that desire

President, and Executive Vice

a strong Christian-based education to include God in their child’s

President at various organizations.

educational and social growth.” –Robert Copple

His areas of expertise include operations, business strategy, branding, executive leadership, and team development for small and large, publicly-traded and

George Crumley George spent 14 years as a litigator with the trial firm of Stradley & Wright in Dallas. He later opened the firm of Pittenger, Paxton, Nuspl & Crumley with two other LCA parents, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Nick Nuspl. His

private equity-owned businesses. He most recently served as Executive Vice President at ClubCorp overseeing the Business, Sports & Alumni Club Division. He also serves on the Board of Directors of a private hospitality company and works as a consultant with a number of other hospitality organizations.

Patrick graduated from California State University in Fullerton, California, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 1987.

Patrick is married to Julie Droesch, who previously served as

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the Treasurer of LCA’s Parent Teacher Fellowship, and together

a special place where the love of Christ is evident. We are

they have 14-year-old boy/girl twins, Carson and Kendall, in the

incredibly blessed and grateful to be part of LCA where we

9th grade at LCA. The Droesch family has been part of LCA since

partner with the best teachers, staff, and administrators

Carson and Kendall began the 2nd grade. They reside in Frisco

to prepare our children to be critical thinkers and leaders,

and attend Christ Church Plano where they are actively involved

confident in who they are, whose they are, and for whom they

in the student ministry. Patrick also serves as the public address

are living.” –Lisa Liberis

announcer for LCA Football and Basketball.

“Legacy Christian Academy has been an incredible blessing for our family, and I am honored and proud to serve our LCA

Dorothy Smith

family. I look forward to using my experiences as an executive leader, board member, and proud father to further build on the

Dorothy Smith graduated from

successes of the LCA board.” –Patrick Droesch

Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in real estate and insurance. She went on to earn her MBA in Information

Lisa Liberis

Technology, also from Baylor, in

Lisa is a graduate of Baylor

1991. She worked at the State

University with a Bachelors of

Auditor’s Office in Austin for

Science in Family & Consumer

several years, as well as InterVoice in Richardson. Dorothy

Sciences and a secondary teaching

and her husband, Robert, celebrated 20 years of marriage in

certificate. She first taught high

September. Together they have three children who have all

school then moved into the

attended Legacy since preschool and kindergarten–Mitchell

advertising field working for DDB

(11th grade), Philip (9th grade) and Katharine (7th grade).

Needham, Tracy Locke, and Rapp Collins. Lisa and her husband James, along with family, opened

Dorothy has been an active member of the Legacy community

several New Balance retail stores in the DFW area 16 years

for 12 years. That first year she was asked to help with a

ago and currently own and operate seven New Balance stores

fundraiser, and she was happy to jump right in and assist. From

in Texas.

there, she went on to serve as treasurer for the Parent Teacher Fellowship for several years before being tapped to serve on

Over the 15 years the Liberis family has been at LCA, Lisa has

the Board. She has been the treasurer on the Legacy Board for

volunteered in many capacities including room mom, Parent

four years now. She is content being behind the scenes yet still

Teacher Fellowship board member, and Laps for Legacy Co-

maintaining an active presence on the Board and fortifying her

Chair. In 2011, Lisa introduced Laps for Legacy, an annual fun

relationships at the school.

run for students that raised money for school enhancements such as technology, science labs, library updates, and playground

FAVORITE VERSE: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even

upgrades. With the introduction of the Annual Fund in 2016,

when he is old he will not depart from it.” –Proverbs 22:6

Laps for Legacy transitioned into Laps of Love, an outreach event, to love and serve others in need.

Christian Academy school board. The Lord has moved in many

Lisa and James have two daughters at LCA, Alexandra (12th

wonderful, unexpected ways over the years as we have grown

grade) and Priscilla (8th grade). They attend Stonebriar

and changed. I can hardly wait to see what He has in store for

Community Church and enjoy time with family, traveling, and

LCA and His kingdom next.” – Dorothy Smith

staying active.

“It is truly an honor to serve on the board of LCA as I have such a deep love and respect for our great school. Legacy is

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“It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Legacy

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tom Stockton Tom Stockton was one of the three original founders of CMI when it was established in 1985. He was President from 1987 through January 2012 and became CEO in 1997. Upon honorable discharge from the US Navy in 1967, he attended Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Hartford, Connecticut, and later Empire State College in New Paltz, New York. He began his career in the cable television industry in 1971 as a sales executive for Dolphin Communications. Mr. Stockton has been in active management in the collection business since 1982. He is a certified collector and holds a Scholar in Collection Business Management degree from American Collectors Association (ACA). He is a 1998 recipient of the Beacon Award for outstanding support and leadership in helping advance ACA‘s federal legislative initiatives. Tom served as President of ACA of Texas (2008–09) receiving the Al Knox, Ken Harris, and Chris Croly awards for outstanding service in Texas. Tom was awarded the prestigious IFCCE designation in 2011.

Tom served as President for ACA International in 2012–13.

As CEO, Mr. Stockton continues to be active in day-to-day management of The CMI Group.

Joe Widner Joe is currently the Vice President of Finance and Administration for Sky Ranch. Prior to that, he worked in the financial services industry for 20 years. Joe served as treasurer of the LCA Band Boosters for 2 years and has chaperoned several field trips, including the 6th grade Sky Ranch trip and band trips to St. Louis and Disney World. He is an elder at The Village ChurchPlano and, together, he and his wife Kate also lead a home group. Joe has also twice served in Brazil on mission trips with Amazon Outreach.

Joe and his family have been members of the Legacy family since 2003. He and his wife, Kate, have three children: Ross ’15, who is 21, Chloe who is 17, and Emily who is 13. Kate volunteers in numerous volunteer capacities in and around the community including having served as LCA’s Parent Teacher Fellowship fundraising chair for two years.

“LCA has made an eternal impact on our family, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to serve our families, teachers, and staff as we continue to uphold Christ as the ultimate educator.” –Joe Widner

Tom and his wife, Sandy, are members of Stonebriar Community Church. Together they have four children, all of whom are graduates of LCA – James ’07, Danny ’09, Zachary ’11, and Kathyrn ’15.

“My life verse is Romans 8:28 ‘And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose’. This scripture has proven out many times in my life. Never more than when Sandy and I found LCA as the school for our children and the school He called us to serve. Four Legacy grads in the Stockton family and now two grandchildren at LCA.” –Tom Stockton

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Board of Trustees strives to guard the mission, values, and traditions of Legacy Christian Academy while fostering the healthy growth and development of our students, faculty, staff, and programs. Our current year goals are aligned to advance our strategic plan, including: academic and co-curricular programs that prepare our students not only for college but to be faithful servants of Christ; professional development opportunities for our faculty and staff; and enhancements to our campus to meet current and future programmatic goals.

Consistently enhancing the quality of our instruction and

an academically excellent, Christ-centered institution. We

student/faculty learning in a changing world is an ongoing

ask for your continued prayers for our staff, faculty, students,

imperative – one that cannot be met without the consistent

and the entire LCA community. As always, we welcome your

and bold philanthropic support of our LCA community.

feedback.

Your contributions allow us to achieve our goals and to

Thank you again for your tremendous support! Blessings…

maintain our financial strength as we pursue God’s vision for

and Onward Eagles!

LCA. We are funding future initiatives for learning, faculty support, facilities, financial aid, academic enrichment, arts, athletics, and spiritual life programs. We are all deeply grateful to you for your trust, your gifts, and your time.

As we move forward, we assure you that the Board of

Brad Brenneman

Trustees is focused on inspiring and educating our students

Chair of the Development Committee

to become young men and women on a mission for Christ in

LCA Board of Trustees Chairman (2018-2019)

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

LEADERSHIP GIVING We are grateful to all who have chosen to support our mission by making Legacy Christian Academy a philanthropic priority. Your generosity supports an education of the heart and mind, preparing our students to lead exemplary lives of faith, citizenship, and personal excellence.

In the following pages we recognize those who made a gift to the Legacy Annual Fund between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these lists. If there are errors or omissions, please notify the Development Office at 469.633.1330 x241.

SOARING EAGLES

FELLOWS

Anonymous (2)

Anonymous (2)

Credit Management, LP

Jay and Jenny Allison

New Balance DFW Stores

Kevin Banks

Tom and Sandy Stockton

Neil and Destin Blais

$50,000 or more

$5,000-$9,999

Richard and Catherine Bond

BENEFACTORS

$25,000-$49,999

William and Jennifer Burkhalter Phillip and Shelley Carter Dale and Corri Ehmer

Brett and Brenda Bingham

Larry and Kimberly Fizer

Brad and Leanne Brenneman

John and Cindy Gay

Roy Johnson

Leola Hancock TJ and Jennifer Justice

PARTNERS

$10,000-$24,999 Anonymous (2) Pat Bingham Shawn and Erin Clayton Mark and Kimberly Davison Patrick and Julie Droesch

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Lucchese Bootmaker Meeting Protocol Worldwide, LP Trent and Jacqueline Pettijohn Robert and Dorothy Smith Andrew and Nicole Williams

FOUNDERS

George and Angela Crumley Scott and Rexanne Crysel Jeff and Amy Davison Patrick Dowd Earth MotorCars Janet Gambell Integrity Foods Bobby and Misti Johnson Nick and Salina Johnson Mike and Dianna Justice Jeff and Ginny Kissling Kory and Jennifer Knott Tuan and Dana Le Legacy Commercial Realty, LLC Legacy Texas Bank - Sponsorship Joseph and Sandra Lozano Joe and Maria Martinez John and Jennifer Massengale Todd and Mia McCown Bill and Janna McGee Joseph and Kim McNutt Mark and Brooke Moncrief

Gary and Sallie Dunlap

$1,998-$4,999

Bobby and Melina O’Brien

Scott and Kasey Griffith

Anonymous

Jeff and Irina Owens

Chris and Jeffie Jones

Robert and Lynda Copple

Steve and Ann Peters

Bradley and Erin Struck

Craig Ranch - Sponsorship

Ben and Ashleigh Pogue

Steve and Ashley Winkler

Ken and Sheila Cross

Jason and Jennifer Rush

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Ronald and Lois Shern

Ronnie and Berkley Berry

Jim and Bekki Nill

Andrew and Becca Shimer

Blue Star Sports

Warren and Jill Norris

Rick and Stormy Skogg

James and Cathleen Childress

David and Raney Payne

Sean and Sondra Slattery

Clyde and Shiela Cole

Jake and Charlyn Plunk

Jeffrey and Donna Smith

Patrick and Elizabeth Collins

Bill and Marci Priest

Stephen and Jan Smith

Custer Storage Center

David and Leigh Pyle

David and Kerry Stallman

Donald F. Walsh Junior Foundation

Pierre and Tammie Rostant

Chris and Marla Stallsworth

Robert and Sandra Douglas

Keith and Susan Sanderlin

Robert and Dina Dunn

Blake and Melonie Sanders

Dwell Therapy

Ed and Molly Schabel

Donald and Jennifer Edrington

Scott Solomon

Brian and Robin Fogle

Barbara Talley

Michael and Carrie Howard

Chad and Michelle Taylor

Craig and Teresa Mackintosh

TransforME Foods

Frank and Linda Maldonado

Bernie and Jenny Van Zyl

$1,000-$1,997

John Edgmon and Sloan May

Tom and Jamie Wachendorfer

Anonymous (7)

Kirk and Nicole McGlasson

Kyle and Shelly Warren

John and SheriLynn Alcala

Mortgage Financial Services, LLC

Joe and Kate Widner

Rebecca Bayless

Shawn and Kayla Mullican

Lawrence and Ruth Wolf

James and Marcia Taylor Bradley and Catherine Thompson Mitchell and Tracy Todd Steve and Hanna Tran Anthony and Stephanie Walsh

MEMBERS

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(PSP)

Professional Schools Program What do you want to be when you grow up?

Children have been asked that ever since they could talk.

Most of us vacillate in our answer to this proverbial question

This innovative program consists of five professional schools

throughout our youth, even in the first years of college.

that provide opportunities in the following areas: business,

According to a recent study by the National Center for

engineering/technology, fine arts, the humanities, and medicine.

Education Statistics, 33 percent of undergraduate students will

For the 2018–2019 academic year, we welcomed three Deans

change majors at least once. So what can we, as educators, do

to the Legacy staff three educators: Rob Armstrong, Dean

to better prepare our high schoolers to make informed and wise

of the Humanities and Business Schools; Kara Hermogeno,

life decisions?

Dean of the Engineering/Technology School and the School of

Legacy’s answer is the Professional Schools Program (PSP) -- an extension of our core liberal arts curriculum that is based on a college-inspired organizational structure. It embodies the future of education by empowering students to develop a road map to explore potential careers and to assume personal ownership of their academic pursuits.

Medicine; and Chris Keyes, Dean of the School of Fine Arts. The deans, who teach classes and advise students, are also charged with establishing program-relevant clubs and scheduling symposia, seminars, and roundtable discussions with Christian professionals. In the coming years two additional deans will join the team, thereby completing the implementation process.

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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM

The professional school curriculum will be introduced systematically, in concert with our existing core academic requirements. Beginning this year, all students will determine which school they’d like to explore, thus giving them a voice in their academic future. Legacy will employ industry-leading guidance tools to gauge career interest and provide access to advisers and counselors to help students gain further insight. In addition, students will attend forums and seminars and discuss various career options with professionals and peers.

Beverly Henry Wheeler, the regional director of admissions and past president of the National Association for College Admissions Counselors has endorsed this innovative approach.

“The new Professional Schools Program will equip LCA students for the rigorous curriculum that awaits them at the college level. It’s the innovative education required for students not only to attend college, but also to be successful leaders once they arrive.”

The PSP has been designed to further Legacy’s core mission to “develop strong leaders with biblical convictions who are equipped to succeed in college and beyond.” Within each professional school is a biblical worldview course tailored Should students be undecided or desire a change, the PSP

to that area of study. This strategic approach will help guide

affords them the flexibility to alter their academic pathway.

students to discover God’s calling on their lives through

Interdisciplinary options will enable students to investigate a

mentoring and academic discipleship.

variety of interests or change their discipline midstream. Our belief is that it’s far better for young people to discover that they weren’t called to a profession in high school than to fumble through a few precious years at a university before making that determination.

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Today’s high school students face pressures from many sources. From academics to social activities, from athletics to uncertainties in their faith, many of today’s youth are woefully unprepared and ill-equipped to manage their daily lives with resolve and confidence. With the introduction of the PSP,

As the program progresses, students will be encouraged to

Legacy Christian Academy will arm students with the skills and

develop mentoring relationships with those in other grades who

competencies to tackle life’s challenges, all while exploring their

are on a similar academic and professional path.

purpose and calling.

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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS The School of Business will offer four academic

The School of Fine Arts will offer three concentrations:

concentrations: entrepreneurship and management, finance

performing arts, visual arts, and interdisciplinary studies.

and accounting, communications and marketing, and

Performing arts and visual arts will require a second year of

interdisciplinary studies. Students in the School of Business will

fine art as part of the professional core. A Christian Perspective

take the Business Foundations class during their sophomore

on the Arts will be the biblical worldview course. Chris Keyes,

year. In addition to involvement in symposia and school clubs,

dean for the School of Fine Arts, says she wants students to

students will be introduced to the structure of the business

understand that they shouldn’t be just talented producers of

world. The biblical worldview course for this school is Servant

art, music, and theater: They also need to be wise consumers

Leadership. From there, students decide which aspect of

of those arts. She hopes to help her students realize that their

business they’d like to explore, and that will determine the core

concentration incorporates studies across disciplines and that

courses for that concentration. The final professional school

they’ll learn to use their skills to create new ways to serve others

requirement is the practicum, which will be either a capstone

and create beauty in the world. Consistent with all professional

project or an internship.

schools, the formal course of study will culminate with a capstone project.

The School of Humanities will offer four academic concentrations: law and political science, ministry and

The School of Medicine will offer three concentrations:

education, scholarship, and interdisciplinary studies. Students

pre-med, health services, and interdisciplinary studies. A fifth

in the School of Humanities will strengthen their foreign

math course will be required, and the biblical worldview course

language proficiency with an additional course. Among the

is called Faith and Science. Dean Hermogeno, is enthusiastic

enrichment activities will be symposia and industry-relevant

about the program. “I’m looking forward to connecting students

clubs. The biblical worldview course for this school is entitled

with their passions and then being able to bring real-life

The Christian Mind. As with all professional schools, the final

situations, internships, and practicums, so they’ll see the value

requirement will be a capstone project or internship.

in moving toward their field of interest. I’m also excited to watch these students pursue God’s calling on their lives and

The School of Engineering and Technology will offer three academic concentrations: engineering, computer

to be a part of that discerning process.” A capstone project or internship will complete the student’s field of study.

science, and interdisciplinary studies. Due to of the significant math requirements in technology and engineering, the professional core class for this school is a fifth math course.

This school’s biblical worldview course is Faith and Science.

Kara Hermogeno, dean of the school, says she’s excited to give students access to professionals in science and technology who are strong both academically and spiritually. Students will end the course of study with an internship or capstone project to round out their experience.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

CURRENT PARENT GIVING GRADE 12

Class of 2018 Matthew and Amber Abbink John and Mary Bickel Paul and Karen Bixler Scott and Stephanie Bowers Dr. Robin Brewer David and Becky Cinclair Jay and Lauren Clark Nick and Kellie Daryanani Mark and Kimberly Davison Glenn and Kittren Dibley

Shawn and Erin Clayton Patrick and Elizabeth Collins Brian and Jonelle Conom Craig and Tiffany Crock Mark and Annette Dickerson Randy and Christa Dunlap Donald and Jennifer Edrington Andrew and Lisa Embry Mike and Yvonne Escobedo Charles and Linna Faberzak Brian and Robin Fogle John and Cindy Gay

GRADE 10

Class of 2020 Tom and Felecia Atkins Kevin Banks Robert and Krista Barner John and Mary Bickel Brett and Brenda Bingham Kent and Sheri Brown Ron and Nancy Chandler David and Becky Cinclair Jay and Lauren Clark Steve and Joelle Clink John and Brandi Cook

Charles and Lisa Dryden

Jason and Charis Guy

Brian and Robin Fogle

Karl and Shirley Hagemeier

Scott and Kasey Griffith

John and Kerry Harrington

Bradley and Ericka Hamilton

Adam and Amy Housley

Stephen and Rhonda Jones

Jeff and Naomi King

Larry and Kimberly Fizer

John and Amy Keyes

James and Lisa Liberis

Christopher and Jennifer Gleason

Joseph and Sandra Lozano

Thomas and Kathryn Lokar

Chris and Sumer Griffin

Greg and Toni Margolis

Paul and Stephnee Mainer

Scott and Kasey Griffith

Kirk and Nicole McGlasson

Joe and Maria Martinez

Bradley and Ericka Hamilton

Kevin and Cheri Mosley

Paul and Jennie May

Robert and Elizabeth Hamilton

Rhetta Norris

Joseph and Kim McNutt

James and Kimberly Hecht

Trent and Jacqueline Pettijohn

Hugo and Michelle Montes Jr.

Chuck and Lisa Hutchinson

Craig and Mandy Pickerill

Armando and Jayme Mungioli

Bobby and Misti Johnson

Paul and Adrienne Rutenis

Albert and Aileen Pang

Ramiro and Rosamaria Lucio

Mitchell and Tracy Todd

Timothy and Tamara Phillips

Greg and Toni Margolis

Robert and Christine White

William and Marci Priest

Joseph and Kim McNutt

Lawrence and Ruth Wolf

William and Regina Skidmore

Erick and Leslie Mida

Sean and Sondra Slattery

Kevin and Cheri Mosley

Todd and Michelle Taunton

Kelly and Terry Myers

Rob and Karen Thompson

Warren and Jill Norris

GRADE 11

Class of 2019

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James and Cathleen Childress

Frank and Debra Cortese George and Angela Crumley Charles and Lisa Dryden

Kenneth and Galyn Wagers

Denny and Kimilee Pelham

Jon Bayless

Anthony and Stephanie Walsh

Michael and Elizabeth Petty

Rebecca Robertson Bayless

Justin and Bailey Watson

Brian and Melissa Purvis

Jerry and Kristi Beers

Mark and Sally Whaley

Paul and Adrienne Rutenis

Chad and Lori Blanscet

Andrew and Nicole Williams

Keith and Susan Sanderlin

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Bradley and Alyson Schroeder

Charles and Shelby Sokolash

Jake and Charlyn Plunk

David and Lesley Sedlock

Nigel and Jacqui Sopp

Michael and Lori Rodgers

Scott and Edie Shadle

Robert and Kerry Stallman

Stephen and Janice Smith

Jerry and Kim Slyman

Raymond St. Germain

Robert and Dorothy Smith

Jeffrey and Donna Smith

Steve and Karen Werden

Edward and Kerri Thompson

Scott and Karla Smith

Steven and Ashley Winkler

Bernie and Jenny Van Zyl

Robert and Dorothy Smith Mitchell and Tracy Todd Steven and Ashley Winkler

GRADE 9

Kenneth and Galyn Wagers

GRADE 8

Class of 2022 Jeff and Alison Balcombe

Anthony and Stephanie Walsh Stephen and Michelle (Shelly) Warren Robert and Julie White Mark and Ouida Williams

Michael and Melissa Barber

Class of 2021

Timothy and Jami Bicknell

Mark and Elise Ansley

Tim and Cammie Booth

Jeff and Alison Balcombe

Scott and Stephanie Bowers

Class of 2023

Timothy and Jami Bicknell

Bradley and Leanne Brenneman

Matthew and Amber Abbink

Joe and Tammy Bohling

Jennifer and Kurt Brown

Mark and Elise Ansley

David Priestley and Donna Breedlove

Bradley and Jennifer Buhl

Kevin and Rebecca Banks

Robin Brewer

Phillip and Shelley Carter

Rickford and Rosie Bennett

Randall and Amy Burt

Marc and Sandra Cesare

Neil and Destin Blais

Curtis and Kelly Collier

Shawn and Erin Clayton

Jennifer and Kurt Brown

Andrew and Charlcye Consolver

Frank and Debra Cortese

Ron and Nancy Chandler

Kevin and Carol Crooks

Patrick and Julie Droesch

Curtis and Donna Cooper

Kenneth and Sheila Cross

Gary and Sallie Dunlap

Robert and Kristin Early

Scott and Rexanne Crysel

Gene and Tammie Eisenmann

Jay and Kate Ericson

Nick and Kellie Daryanani

Andrew and Lisa Embry

Christopher and Jennifer Gleason

Jeffrey and Amy Davison

Bethany Farley

Jason and Kristen Hamilton

Mark and Kimberly Davison

Karl and Shirley Hagemeier

Robert and Elizabeth Hamilton

Mark and Annette Dickerson

Jesse and Cindy Jacobi

James and Kimberly Hecht

John and Donna Dilley

Nick and Salina Johnson

Kevin and Jennifer Henley

Dale and Corri Ehmer

Jason and Debra Lester

Hugh and Tram Hill

Scott and Kasey Griffith

Paul and Stephnee Mainer

Adam and Amy Housley

David and Cynthia Heaton

Greg and Toni Margolis

Kory and Jennifer Knott

Jeff and Ginny Kissling

Scot and Tiffany McCollum

James and Lisa Liberis

Bryan and Courtney Lowery

Todd and Mia McCown

Joe and Maria Martinez

Oscar and Emily Martinez

Steven and Stephanie Parker

Erick and Leslie Mida

Kirk and Nicole McGlasson

Denny and Kimilee Pelham

Jake and Charlyn Plunk

Trent and Jacqueline Pettijohn

Raymond and Denise Pelham

Brian and Melissa Purvis

Brandon and Sherry Redmon

Steven and Ann Peters

Jeffrey and Geraldine Rodman

Jeffrey and Geraldine Rodman

Timothy and Tamara Phillips

Travis and Machelle Sims

Edward and Teri Russo

Craig and Mandy Pickerill

Anthony and Ruth Siracuse

GRADE 7

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Billy and Regina Skidmore

David and Leigh Pyle

Sean and Sondra Slattery

Michael and Lori Rodgers

Pepper and Heather Snider

Pierre and Tammie Rostant

Scott and Amy Sonju

Robert and Dorothy Smith

Todd and Michelle Taunton

Chad and Michelle Taylor

Tom and Jamie Wachendorfer Nathan and Jennifer Walters Robert and Melissa Wechsler Andrew and Nicole Williams Steven and Ashley Winkler

GRADE 6

Steve and Hannah Tran

Rhett and Niki Blake

Michael and Melissa Barber Bobby and Jennifer Barker Joe and Tammy Bohling Richard and Mary Bond Tim and Cammie Booth

Steve and Karen Werden

Shawn and Erin Clayton

Joe and Kate Widner

Timothy and Laura Dawson

Joseph and Dawne Wieber

Jeff and Melanie Domen

Jonathan and Kathy Wright

Robert and Dina Dunn

John and Kathryn Yoo

Michael and Nicole Fleiner Adam and Amy Housley

GRADE 5

Michael and Carrie Howard Ronald and Stacey Hunter

David Priestley and Donna Breedlove

Class of 2025

Jennifer and William Burkhalter

Roy and Cheryl Alston

Nick and Salina Johnson

Randall and Amy Burt

Bradley and Jennifer Buhl

Chris and Jeffie Jones

Phillip and Shelley Carter

Marc and Jessica Clough

Kory and Jennifer Knott

Marc and Sandra Cesare

Brandi Cook

Blakely and Rhiannon Langford

Jay and Lauren Clark

Stephen and Kristen Dickey

Tuan and Dana Le

Dale and Corri Ehmer

Bryan and Courtney Lowery

Bethany Farley

John and Jennifer Massengale

Matthew and Ariana Guilford

Tim and Jennifer Noonan

Robert and Elizabeth Hamilton

Erik and Jerica Olson

Todd and Karen Heckman

Steven and Ann Peters

Richard and Angelique Clark Glenn and Kittren Dibley Charles and Linna Faberzak Allison Fortson William and Tammy Grass Scott and Kasey Griffith David and Cynthia Heaton

Hugh and Tram Hill

Cole and Emily Johnson

Brian and Karin Proctor Brandon and Sherry Redmon

David and Jennifer Hull

Craig and Teresa Mackintosh

Jonah and Alicia Ingram

John and Jennifer Massengale

Cole and Emily Johnson

Todd and Kristie Mitchell

Nick and Salina Johnson

Jason and Robyn Schuller

Dawid and Amanda Jordaan

Travis and Machelle Sims

David and Cathrine Kelley

Rod and Rosie Sonneborn

Thomas and Nicki Kelly

Marion and Kiera Terrell

Jeffrey and Deb Lowery

Bruce and Catherine Thomas

Todd and Mia McCown

Bradley and Catherine Thompson

Class of 2027

Matthew and Jacque Trulock

Matthew and Amber Abbink

Stephen and Shelly Warren

Brian and Brandii Blackmire

Dell and Crissy Young

Ryan and Kelly Bond

Armando and Jayme Mungioli Warren and Jill Norris Brian and Karin Proctor

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Class of 2026

Robert and Melissa Wechsler

Class of 2024 Matthew and Amber Abbink

GRADE 4

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Michael and Lori Rodgers Bradley and Erin Struck Bruce and Catherine Thomas Chris and Mona Whaley Paul and Laura Wetzel

GRADE 3

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Sebastian and Robin Cartade David and Becky Cinclair Marc and Jessica Clough David and Madison Goodwin David and Cynthia Heaton David and Jennifer Hull Jonah and Alicia Ingram Erick and Leslie Mida Ben and Ashleigh Pogue Steven and Jamie Schlegel Scott Solomon Nathan and Kristin Stone Matt and Jacque Trulock Rodney and Nicholetta Vilhauer Nathan and Jennifer Walters Jason and Amanda Wenk Qinzhi Wan and Xiaodan Li

GRADE 1

Class of 2029 Norman and LaMaya Baker Richard and Mary Bond Jennifer and William Burkhalter Timothy and Laura Dawson Justin and Dee Davis Robert and Dina Dunn John and Cherissa Elliott Brian and Analisa Fink Michael and Nicole Fleiner Brad and Jennifer Hansing Barrett and Janet Hardage

George and Angela Machin Mark and Tonya Masingil Shawn and Kayla Mullican Bakari and Deena Neason Jason and Jennifer Rush Steven and Jamie Schlegel Andrew and Becca Shimer Rick and Stormy Skogg Chris and Marla Stallsworth Nathan and Kristin Stone Jake and Hayley Tappan Tom and Jamie Wachendorfer Chris and Mona Whaley John and Sinead Willard

Cole and Emily Johnson Kory and Jennifer Knott Mark and Brooke Moncrief

PRE-KINDERGARTEN 4

Tim and Jennifer Noonan

Class of 2031

Ben and Ashleigh Pogue

Jason and Cori Bailey

Brian and Karin Proctor

Dean and Rebecca Burdick

Ben and Tamara Sanders

Class of 2028

Farid and Jennifer Dharamsi

Blake and Melonie Sanders

Eric and Eugenia Feleciano

Kevin and Christie Cannon

Andrew and Rebecca Shimer

Michael and Carrie Howard

Bret and Amy Coe

Scott Solomon

Mark and Laura Hubbard

Jason and Heather Davis

Eric and Morgan Sutter

Jesus and Kara Gonzalez

John and Sinead Willard

Billy and Lindsey Goodwin

Jason and Amanda Wenk

John and Kathryn Yoo

GRADE 2

Curtis and Cheryl Hayes Michael and Carrie Howard Blakely and Rhiannon Langford

Todd and Kristie Mitchell Thomas and Tracy Montez Andrew and Becca Shimer Eric and Morgan Sutter

KINDERGARTEN

Tuan and Dana Le

Class of 2030

Andy and Lindsay Murphy

Jason and Cori Bailey

Bobby and Melina O’Brien

Ronnie and Berkley Berry

Erik and Jerica Olson

Marc and Sandra Cesare

Jeff and Irina Owens

Farid and Jennifer Dharamsi

Bradley and Catherine Thompson

Brad and Jamie Durchslag

Christopher and Jonela Wells

Wesley and Christina Feuz

Paul and Laura Wetzel

David and Madison Goodwin

Andrew and Nicole Williams

Karl and Shirley Hagemeier

Rowdy and Kimmy Winter

Todd and Karen Heckman

Robert and Melissa Wechsler

TJ and Jennifer Justice

James and Marcia Taylor Marion and Kiera Terrell

PRE-KINDERGARTEN 3 Class of 2032

Karl and Shirley Hagemeier

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LCA YOU! May the God of peace . . . equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in you what is pleasing to Him. –Hebrews 13:20–21

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Today’s students navigate a social and mental world that we could not have even imagined at their age.

Parents are often at a loss with how best to offer support as their children are stretched socially, relationally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Guidance Counselor. Through LCA YOU, students are given

At LCA, we understand that addressing these needs is no simple

LCA YOU has been crafted in a practical and tactical manner to

task; it requires an intentional, multi-layered approach that

deal with worldly issues. Furthermore, it is complemented by our

supports students as they navigate this phase of their lives because

biblical worldview approach to character development, spiritual

it sets the tone and expectations for what will follow. LCA YOU was

growth, and social interactions.

born out of this struggle and as a part of our commitment to strong covenant partnerships with our families.

opportunities and strategies to navigate social media, develop and maintain healthy relationships, and simply better understand their own emotional development and challenges in light of an ever-changing culture.

Glenn Dibley, Middle School Principal, sees LCA YOU as a natural extension of Legacy’s mission, stating, “If our students are to succeed in college and beyond, we believe it is critical to equip them not only with academic knowledge but also with the skills to love and respect themselves and to love and encourage others.”

Instead of attending traditional classes on Friday half-days, every Middle and Upper School student participates in four 45-minute

“We so strongly believe in partnering with parents that we felt

sessions. In one year, students in Grades 5-12 will complete

compelled to expand our instruction beyond the traditional

sixteen modules, and, over the course of four years, they will

classroom curriculum to better support our students social,

receive 64 LCA YOU lessons. Classes are taught by LCA teachers,

emotional, and spiritual well being,” shared Lana Snear,

administrators, outside professionals, and community members.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MODULES: • S TUDY SKILLS: essential for handling academic stress and achieving school success; topics include strategies for test taking, critical thinking, problem solving, and note taking.

• CLIFTON STRENGTHSFINDER: students discover their God-given hardwired talents and abilities, therefore fostering a better understanding of their purpose and appreciation of others.

• P ERSONAL FINANCES: students learn basic money management skills and financial pitfalls to avoid, encouraging healthy financial habits and attitudes.

• MENTAL HEALTH: bringing to light topics that many students will deal with but are seldom discussed publicly, including stress, anxiety, and depression; students are introduced to coping strategies for grief, peer pressure, and anger, as well as the concept of GRIT. •R ELATIONSHIPS: helping students navigate the maze of dealing with people, covering topics such as conflict resolution, diversity, cliques, healthy boy-girl friendships, and bullying.

• T ECHNOLOGY: positive and healthy strategies and the real world realities of social media are discussed including digital footprints, integrity issues, and the dangers of online browsing.

• PHYSICAL HEALTH: keeping students aware of changes throughout puberty, as well as discussing body image, nutrition, and drugs and alcohol issues.

• T EAM BUILDING: providing fun opportunities for students to interact, solve problems, and appreciate differences in others.

Upper school topics include purity, GRIT, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, diversity awareness, authentic faith, conflict resolution, self-esteem, resilience, and responsible use of technology. By extending this program throughout middle and high school, the Class of 2026, who are current 5th Graders, will benefit from eight-years of LCA YOU. The adolescent years will likely always be a complicated, joyful, challenging, messy time. As our young people attempt to chart their course through this increasingly difficult phase of life, we hold fast to what we know to be true: at LCA, with Christ at the core of all we do, we will continue to provide our students with the means and opportunities to discover and hone their Godgiven talents to move ahead in the Great Adventure with Christ.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

FACULTY AND STAFF GIVING Justin Ahlgren

Larry and Kim Fizer

Andy and Lindsay Murphy

Randi Allen

Brian and Robin Fogle

George O’Neal

Heather Ancell

Cody and Lauren Galloway

Dave and Raney Payne

Rob and Beverly Armstrong

Andy and Ana Garcia

Rebekah Radney

Tom and Felecia Atkins

Doug and Melinda Goodrich

Ron and Kerri Rhodes

Eddy and Leslie Bales

Bruce and Cheryl Guthmann

Joey and Terri Roach

Larry and Sheryl Beck

Bradley and Ericka Hamilton

Craig and April Rodriguez

Dan and Judy Bellue

Rusty and Megan Hanna

Blake and Michelle Rogers

Timothy and Jami Bicknell

Barrett and Janet Hardage

Jason and Robyn Schuller

Paul and Karen Bixler

Dorian and Tracey Harris

Jerry and Kim Slyman

Peter and Anne Blackburn

John and Jennifer Heard

Scott and Kelly Smith

Rhett and Niki Blake

Adam and Amy Housley

Jamie Smith

Chad and Lori Blanscet

John and Sharon Huxham

Joe and Tammy Bohling

Cole and Emily Johnson

Scott and Stephanie Bowers

Katherine Johnson

Doug and Jan Branch

Townsend and Amy Keller

Dr. Robin Brewer

John and Chris Keyes

Mike and Paula Brothers

Jason and Debra Lester

Craig and Robin Buffington

Ron and Kathy Littleton

Richard and Kim Butler

Richard and Becky Lockwood

Austin and Christina Butts

Stephen and Candi Loe

Lance and Deanna Carpenter

Jeff and Deb Lowery

Cory and Summer Carr

Justin and Holley Luddeke

Patrick and Elizabeth Collins

Adam and Nina Majerus

Ricardo and Celeste Cordon

Michael and Carol Marino

Chad and Cheryl Crawford

James and Shannon Martin

Chris and Shannon Culley

Ryan and Kristen Martin

Glenn and Kittren Dibley

Gary and Lin Mayberry

William and Nancy Dorsey

Scot and Tiffany McCollum

Randy and Christa Dunlap

Bill and Janna McGee

Lynn and Terri Dupree

Kirk and Nicole McGlasson

Bill and Pam Dyer

Dustin and Whitney Messer

Andrew and Lisa Embry

Erick and Leslie Mida

Bethany Farley

Hugo and Michelle Montes

Tim and Carla Fisher

Kevin and Cheri Mosley

Pepper and Heather Snider Jena Snyder Rod and Rosie Sonneborn Nigel and Jacqui Sopp Greg and Debbie Spencer Laura Stebbins Nathan and Kristin Stone Eric and Morgan Sutter Bruce and Catherine Thomas Edward and Kerri Thompson Kari Tomeny Daniel and April Townsley Attila and Zulmarie Vargyasi Landon Wade Johnny and Janet Wainwright Brian and Katherine Watts Will and Kim Weaver Jason and Andi Webb Jason and Amanda Wenk Dell and Crissy Young Rich and Colleen Zdrojewski

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

GRANDPARENT GIVING Charles and Angela Ansley

Dorman and Pam Mitchell

Great-Grandparent of Tatum Plunk’22,

Grandparents of Lofton Mitchell ’28,

Oliver Ansley ’23

Cortlyn Plunk ’23

Everett Mitchell ’31

Pat Bingham Grandparent of Mattison Bingham ’20 Gerald and Ina Brazeau Grandparents of Emily Proctor ’24, George Proctor ’26, Charles Proctor 29 Dale and Mary Jo Cannon Grandparent of Kaitlyn Cannon ’28 David and Alberta Caswell Grandparents of Sam Cooper ’25, Mia ’22, Mary ’25 James Clement Grandparent of Tyler Clement ’21 George and Betty Conom Grandparents of Aidan Conom ’19 Frank and Doris Culberson Grandparents of Sheldon Fraley ’19, Lauren Fraley ’20 Robert and Sandra Douglas Grandparents of Avryana Goplin ’18, Ava Love Goplin ’23 Patrick Dowd Grandparent of Kaylee Dowd ’26 David and Milda Frazier Grandparents of Jonathan Frazier ’25, Elliott Fraizer ’28 Janet Gambell Grandparent of Jonathan Frazier ’25, Elliott Fraizer ’28 Dr. James and Carol Garner Grandparents of Sibley Garner ’24 Charles and Claudia Gleeson Grandparents of Tatum Plunk ’22, Cortlyn Plunk ’23

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Rhelma Gleeson

Grandparents of Mason Ansley ’21,

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Thomas and Linda Halverson Grandparents of Natalie Stuart ’30 Leola Hancock Grandparent of Emeline Crumley ’20 Leslie and Bobbie Harris Grandparents of Leslie Harris ’23, Isabelle Harris ’25 Sally Holt Grandparent of Jobe Holt ’23, Malia Holt ’26, Nash Holt ’29 John and Laura Hull Grandparents of Ryan Hull ’24, Harrison Hull ’27 Roy Johnson Grandparent of Jackson Todd ’20 Mike and Dianna Justice Grandparent of Jensen Justice ’30 Art Kott Grandparent of Von Hovland ’25, Ellie Hovland ’27 Robert and Lavon Kuhnert Grandparents of Matthew Fortson ’24 Maurice and Audrey Lambert Grandparents of Jonathan Darrell ’21, Andrew Darrell ’23 Garry and Monica Landreth Grandparents of Julia Smith ’20 John and Margaret Lanning

Richard and Carla Moncrief Grandparents of Mason Moncrief ’29 Judy Munger Grandparent of AveriGrace Olson ’26 Reade and Pamela Nimick Grandparents of Caroline Siddons ’20, Piper Siddons ’23, Finlay Siddons ’25 Ralph and Gail Parks Grandparents of Alexandra Liberis ’19, Priscilla Liberis ’23 Donna Saccomanno Grandparent of Matilyn Saccomanno ’20 Robert and Barbara Schille Grandparents of Lauren Holland and Taylor Holland Sam and Diana Self Grandparents of Madeleine Lucas ’23 Ron and Lois Shern Grandparents of Joshua Brewer ’18, Benjamin Brewer ’21 Sharon Siddons Grandparent of Caroline Siddons ’20, Piper Siddons ’23, Finlay Siddons ’25 May Beth Smith Grandparents of Mitchell Smith ’20, Philip Smith ’22, Katharine Smith ’24 Gordon and Patty Sommers

Grandparents of Abigail Rodgers ’22,

Grandparents of Luke Schlegel ’27,

Meredith Rodgers ’24, Cole Rodgers ’26

Landon Schlegel ’30

Robert and Mary Lokar Grandparents of Alena Lokar ’19 Sara Margo Grandparent of Stephen Margo ’22

John and Jeanette Swahn Grandparents of Charis Elliott ’29 Richard and Karen Swain Grandparents of Devin Fitzhugh ’20

Edward and Janet Sweda Grandparents of Nicholas Sweda ’26 Barbara Talley Grandparents of Cobyrne Crysel ’21 Sam and Janice Tramonte Grandparents of Samuel Yasilli ’20, Andrew Yasilli ’22

Patricia Tufenkjian

John and Gail White

Grandparent of Benjamin Capitel ’22,

Grandparents of Anne White ’19,

Sophia Capitel ’24

Sadie White’19

Johnny and Janet Wainwright Grandparents of Natalie Mida ’20,

Paul and Linda Zucconi Grandparents of Patrick Priest ‘19

William Mida ’23, Spencer Mida ’27 James and Jerri Webb Grandparents of Eva Webb ’33

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

PARENTS OF ALUMNI Randi Allen P’10

Chris and Shannon Culley P’13

Trent and Jacqueline Pettijohn P’16

Jay and Jenny Allison P’09, P’12

Glenn and Kittren Dibley P’16

Mike and Beth Petty P’14, P’17

Jeff and Alison Balcombe P’16

Gary and Sallie Dunlap P’13

Tom and Karen Pritzkau P’17

Eddy and Leslie Bales P’16

Bill and Pam Dyer P’14, P’16

Ron and Kerri Rhodes P’06, P’08

Larry and Sheryl Beck P’13, P’15, P’16

Gene and Tammie Eisenmann P’11, P’14, P’15

Scott and Edie Shadle P’16

Jerry and Kristi Beers P’12

Larry and Kim Fizer P’12

Jerry and Kim Slyman P’09, P’11

Brett and Brenda Bingham P’13

Bruce and Cheryl Guthmann P’16

Pepper and Heather Snider P’10, P’13, P’16

Paul and Karen Bixler P’14

Chuck and Lisa Hutchinson P’16

Jena Snyder P’13

Rhett and Niki Blake P’16

John and Sharon Huxham P’08, P’12

Tom and Sandy Stockton P’07, P’09, P’11, P’15

Brad and Leanne Brenneman P’17

Jesse and Cindy Jacobi P’17

Robert and Erline Taylor P’16

Dr. Robin Brewer P’14

Bobby and Misti Johnson P’17

Rob and Karen Thompson P’16

Mike and Paula Brothers P’14

Richard and Becky Lockwood P’15

Mitchell and Tracy Todd P’12, P’16

Craig and Robin Buffington P’11, P’14

Stephen and Candi Loe P’14, P’16, P’17

Kari Tomeny P’12

Richard and Kim Butler P’16

Greg and Toni Margolis P’16

Brian and Katherine Watts P’10, P’12, P’17

Patrick and Elizabeth Collins P’16

Michael and Carol Marino P’13, P’16

Mark and Sally Whaley P’08, P’09

Robert and Lynda Copple P’12, P’15

Scot and Tiffany McCollum P’17

Robert and Christine White P’16

Chad and Cheryl Crawford P’14, P’17

Warren and Jill Norris P’16

Joe and Kate Widner P’15

Ken and Sheila Cross P’17

Dave and Raney Payne P’14

ORGANIZATIONS AT&T

DBAT Frisco

Lee Financial

Bank of America

Donald F. Walsh Junior Foundation

Legacy Texas Bank

Communities Foundation of Texas

Donate Well

New Balance - DFW Stores

Cornerstone Animal Clinic

Earth Motor Cars

Shell Oil Company

Credit Management LC

ERA Cornerstone Realty

Texas Instruments Foundation

Giselle Armendariz

Susy Grunden

Jim and Bekki Nill

Jan Brown

Stan and Connie Guess

Lynda Noell

Michael Doddridge

John and Jennifer Heard

Robert Tickner

Ronnie and Mary Ann Ewing

Ina Kurz

Stephanie Turner

Stewart Frankel

Thomas and Marie Langford

Scott and Michelle Wallace

Marcus and Andrea Girolamo

Alison McMillon

Aaron Wiliams

Ricky Grunden

James Neal

FRIENDS OF LEGACY

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Class Notes SUBMIT A CLASS NOTE

CLASS OF 2007

at Oklahoma University. She lives in Brooklyn, New York where she works as a

We are interested in hearing about your

Sam (McCord) Martin is a self-employed

weddings, children, careers, special

graphic designer and work-from-home

interests, vacation trips and regular

mom after working at Legacy Christian for

Jered Fanning lives in Bayview, Idaho

get-togethers with fellow LCA alumni.

five years. She and her husband, Spencer,

with his wife, Anna, and son, Ezra. He

have two sons and live in Frisco, Texas. She

teaches Secondary English at North Idaho

recently joined the Board of Directors for

Christian School.

E-Mail: email@legacyca.com

the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas.

Class Notes are edited for length and clarity, and they will be published online.

Data Analyst at Classical Charter Schools.

Brock Gresham married his wife Heidi in January 2018. They live in Prosper with son, Christopher. Brock works at Poppy Lifestyle as a Warehouse and Logistics Manager.

CLASS OF 2003

David Fawthrop is a Children’s Pastor

Carolyn (Schultz) Boatsman serves as the

at Hope Fellowship Church. He lives in

Associate Director of InterVarsity Christian

Denton with his wife, Miranda, and

Fellowship at Texas A&M University. She

son, Paxton.

graduated from A&M in 2006. She and her husband, Kyle, have a son named Walter.

Kylie (Rhodes) Choisnet recently moved to McKinney, Texas with her husband,

CLASS OF 2005

Douglas, and their son, Carter. She earned

Jessica (Davis) Boyd lives in Little Elm,

Evan Lewey lives in McKinney, Texas

Texas with her husband Chad and sons

where he serves as a CareFlite EMT.

Logan and Lucas. She earned a Bachelor of Business Management from Dallas Baptist University.

CLASS OF 2006

Lauren (Clark) Lang and husband, Matthew Lang ’09, live in Carrollton, Texas.

CLASS OF 2008 Jackie Pahl works as an RN at Children’s

Jessica (Grabham) Gingrich works as a

Health after earning a degree in nursing

Registered Interior Designer at Wallace

from Oklahoma Baptist University.

Johnson Studio. She earned a Bachelor of

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Science in Interior Design and a Master of

Melissa Mock is currently pursuing her

Environmental Design from Texas Tech

Master’s of Data Science with a focus on

University. She and her husband, Robert,

Education from Columbia University after

have a daughter named Ellie.

studying International and Area Studies

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a degree in Elementary Education from Baylor University and currently works as an Ambassador for Plexus Worldwide.

CLASS NOTES Daniel (Fronz) Frantz is currently a

Stephan Venegas is a Senior Associate

where she handles marketing for

student at the Texas College of Osteopathic

II at BKD (accounting and tax advisors)

concerts and tours in 5+ states. She

Medicine at UNT. He has previously

in Dallas. He earned his Bachelor and

studied Communications and Hospitality

earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and

Master of Science in Accountancy at The

Management at UNT and holds a minor in

Psychology from DBU and a Master of

University of North Texas.

Sign Language.

Blake Ivy is a Program Services Manager at

Taylor Hadden works for Brinker

Vizient. He earned his degree in Finance at

International and lives in Dallas.

Biomedical Sciences from UNTHSC. He and his wife, Noelle, live in Fort Worth.

Allyson McCullor teaches art at Uplift White Rock Hills Preparatory in Dallas.

She studied art at Dallas Baptist University.

Texas Tech and currently lives in Irving.

Tara (Norris) Swaab lives in the Seattle area with her husband, Alex. She works as

Danielle (Norris) Reed lives in Haslet,

an Executive Assistant at Amazon.

Texas where she is a Regional Manager

Alexis (Torres) Topp lives in Irving, Texas with her husband, Austin, and son, Maximus.

for Anytime Fitness. She and husband,

Kelsey Haeger works with the Center for

James Byrd earned his Bachelor of

Garrett, welcomed their first child,

Mission Mobilization and will be moving

Computer Science at UTD and works as a

Charlotte or “Charlie” in April of this year.

to Lima, Peru once she is fully funded. As a mission mobilizer, she works to equip

CLASS OF 2009

and disciple believers to take the gospel of

Software Developer for State Farm.

Ashley Prince is a Nail Technician at the

Jesus to the unreached.

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas in

Probate, and Business Law at his own firm,

Daniel McFarlin earned his degree in Audio

manicurist after studying at University of

Stockton Law P.L.L.C., in Frisco, Texas.

Engineering and Android Development at

Mary Hardin Baylor and Grayson College.

He and his wife, Kristina, had their first

Belmont University. He currently lives in

son Greyson.

Dallas and works as a Software Developer.

Danny Stockton practices Estate Planning,

Brittainy Barina is completing a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling while she works as a Program Engagements

Dylan Palmer is a Realtor with Keller Williams and lives in Frisco, Texas with his wife, Cameron and their children, Brody and Brylee.

Specialist and Counselor at nonPareil

Ed Dearien is an Assistant Producer at

Institute. She lives in Crossroads, Texas

Sony Santa Monica Studio and resides

with her daughter, Harper.

in Los Angeles, California. He holds a

Sharon Soh lives in Arlington, Texas and is an Emergency Department Social Worker at Parkland Memorial Hospital. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Social Work at Baylor University.

Alex (Drago) Frater is married to Christopher and has two children, Liam and Kenna.

Ian McCord is a Project Engineer at

Las Colinas. She became a licensed

Masters of Interactive Technology from SMU Guildhall and a Bachelor of Broadcast Communications from DBU.

Zachary Stockton lives in Fort Worth, Texas and is a Production Manager for Alliance Consumer Group. He studied Film and Digital Media at Baylor.

Robin (Montgomery) Koehn is a graphic artist (Rockin’ Robin) who recently opened

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company in

CLASS OF 2010

Knoxville, Tennessee. He is married to

Ally Mass was recently promoted to

married to Carson and lives in Denton,

Megan Hodge.

Marketing Manager at AEG Presents,

Texas.

her second business, HowdyPup. She is

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CLASS NOTES Danielle (Slyman) Bjorkman is a Labor

Jake Buffington is an Investment

Erica (Sloan) Mumford is married to

and Delivery nurse at Texas Health Harris

Services Analyst for Guidestone Financial

Thomas and earned a degree in Exercise

Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas

Resources. He is married to Lauren, and

Physiology from Baylor.

where she lives with her husband of two

lives in Frisco, Texas.

years, Mark.

Blake Massey is a Juris Doctor Candidate

Hannah Watts teaches Kindergarten

at the University of Oklahoma’s

at Richard J. Lee Elementary. She married

College of Law and holds a Bachelor’s

Garrett Barley in November of this year.

in both Philosophy and History from

Parker Todd is a Commercial Relationship Associate at BBVA Compass in Houston after having earned his Master of Commercial Real Estate from Texas A&M University.

Jack Hodge is currently earning his Master of Advanced International Studies at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. He previously earned Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice

Hardin-Simmons.

CLASS OF 2013 Adrienne Baker is a Sales Executive for DFW Insurance Services. She recently graduated from UNT with a Finance degree and currently resides in Dallas, Texas.

Morgan Anderson holds a Master of Public Service and Administration focused on

from ACU.

Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

Tommy Burnette married his bride

of Government. She currently works as a

Karleigh (Keeton) on April 21, 2018 in

Security Analyst for Accenture.

Policy from the Texas A&M Bush School

Jackson, Mississippi. Tommy graduated from the University of Mississippi with a

Abigail Paxton is an Officer in Charge

Cody Crane works at Elevated Roofing.

Bachelor of Music Education. Today he is

of USAF Rescue Squadron 58 at Nellis

He and his wife, Ellie, live in Van Alstyne

an Operator Apprentice at Chick-fil-A.

Air Force Base in Nevada. She holds a

with their three children, Luke, Leia,

Bachelor of Nursing and is working toward

and Lorelei.

a Master’s in Intelligence, Security Studies,

Marta (Venegas) Flores teaches 4th grade and serves as Team Lead at Hackberry Elementary in Little Elm. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and is married to Arturo.

Lauren Raffaele is a nurse in the Cardiovascular ICU at UT Southwestern.

She earned her BS in Nursing with a minor in Business Administration from Baylor University.

and Analysis.

Carolyn Tang works in Trend Forecasting and Product Development for At Home Corp. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science from Baylor University.

Jillian Roberts is an Account Executive at TracyLocke in Dallas, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Baylor University.

Macy Frazier holds a graduate degree in

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Applied Behavioral Analysis and Bachelor’s

Fernanda Garcia-Olivares is studying

degree in Development and Family Studies.

to become a Doctor of Naturopathic

She resides in Frisco, Texas and works at

Medicine at Baster University in

Child’s Path.

Kirkland, Washington. She recently

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CLASS NOTES received a Bachelor’s degrees in Biology

Alanna Lively is an Interior Designer

Marilyn graduated from Texas A&M

and Psychology from the University of

at Perkins + Will in Dallas, Texas. She

University with a degree in Psychology.

Oklahoma.

earned her degree in Interior Design from

They live in Enid, Oklahoma where Brock

Abilene Christian University.

is stationed with the US Air Force.

Kevin Poole studied theater and dance as well as directing at The University of Texas

Maddy Gosnell recently graduated from

at Austin and currently lives in Brooklyn,

Baylor University with a BSED in Health

New York.

Science Studies and is currently studying to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy

Peyton Smith earned a Bachelor of

at Hardin-Simmons University.

Science in Business Administration, Marketing, and Management from

Kelsey Harrison teaches 6th grade math

Oklahoma State University and lives in

at Liberty Christian School in Argyle,

Dallas, Texas.

Texas. She earned her degree in Middle School Education from Ouachita Baptist

Zach Snider is a Roll-Out Coordinator at

University.

Tyson Foods. He studied finance at the University of Arkansas.

Lauren Sheldon teaches English at Frisco High School. She holds a degree

Amanda Brown is a Research Assistant at Purdue University in Indiana. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University.

in literature from University of Texas, Dallas.

Anisha Lobo is in medical school at the Texas A&M College of Medicine. She

CLASS OF 2014 Grace McCullough is currently earning

earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from UTD.

her Master of Elementary Education at

Hayley Orlando earned a degree in Nursing

Auburn University after graduating with

from the University of Arkansas.

her bachelor’s earlier this year.

Maret McElreath earned a degree in Media Eric Sweet studies Music Performance at

Strategies with a minor in advertising from

the New England Conservatory in Boston,

Texas Tech.

Massachusetts. He previously earned his Bachelor of Music Performance from

Schuyler Crouch is studying Business

Baylor University.

Management at Texas Tech University.

Shelby Osborne is working to become a

Marilyn (Newberry) Crawford married

Doctor of Occupational Therapy at the

fellow LCA graduate, Brock Crawford

University of Augustine Health Sciences

(also Class of 2014) on June 15, 2018 in

in Austin after graduating from The

McKinney, Texas. Included in the wedding

University of Mississippi earlier this year.

party were fellow LCA alumni Stephanie

Lewis ’14, Jacob Crawford ’17, and Morgan Cruz is an Orthodontic Assistant

Kyle Luiken ’14. Brock is a graduate of

at TPD Smiles and lives in Celina, Texas.

the United States Air Force Academy.

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A LAST WORD FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE FOR ONE WHO BELIEVES. - Mark 9:23

DEAR FRIENDS, Twenty years ago our founders had a vision to build a school that was truly Christ-centered, founded on biblical principles, and committed to academic, athletic, and fine arts excellence: a school that would “develop strong leaders with biblical convictions who are equipped to succeed in college and beyond.” The impeccable faith of our founders caused that vision to be realized, and over the years we have built on that firm foundation, becoming the dynamic institution that is Legacy Christian Academy today.

Our continual commitment to honor Christ in every division

faithful support of our generous community that continues

and through all programs of the school drives the spirit of

to grow stronger each year. This support is what allows us

our mission. Today, with a new Strategic Plan guiding us

to embrace an ambitious future confidently as we celebrate

into the future, we seek to achieve our essential educational

some of the remarkable developments that have taken place

and spiritual outcomes with thoughtfully designed goals and

over the course of the past year. All of this, and so much more,

initiatives that will build a more excellent school for current

is made possible through the generous philanthropic support

and future students.

of the hundreds of LCA parents, grandparents, faculty, staff

To be sure, much work remains to be done; action plans must

and friends – as is evidenced in this Annual Report.

be crafted and implemented and funds need to be raised.

Finally, a simple “thank you” is in order. On behalf of those

Our solid foundation, when combined with creative thinking

who teach and those who learn at this great school, thank you

and innovation, will lead us into the future with a renewed

for your enthusiastic support, your devotion to our mission,

focus and energy. As we embark on our journey to educate

and your commitment to serve the Lord by serving His children.

the second generation of students, we do so with great

We are very blessed and very grateful for your support.

confidence knowing that our Lord is at the helm and it is His school to accomplish His divine purposes.

In His service and yours,

With the publication of our first Annual Report, we take pause to celebrate the commitment of our LCA community in helping us fulfill our mission. Lists of donors and financial

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statements do not make the most exciting reading. However,

Bill McGee

this moment of reflection reveals that which is exciting: the

Head of School

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