Flight Fall 2017

FLIGHT THE MAGAZINE OF EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | FALL 2017

Christina Barnes Class of 1997, Tennessee Residence Manager with Governor Bill Haslam and Crissy Haslam

Founded in 1965

Head of School Dan Peterson, PhD Head of Upper School Barrett Luketic Head of Middle School Ben Burgess Head of Lower School Paula Cowart 2017-2018 Board of Trustees Dave Morris, Chair Wes Bowen, Secretary-Treasurer Marvin Coleman Scott Hauss, Vice Chair Jamey Jones Jay Naifeh Andrew Nearn Josh Regel Joe Rowland Mike Wages Britton Wilkins Accreditation Exemplary ACSI SAIS AdvancED Memberships TSSAA, TAIS, College Board, ACSI, NACAC, NASSP, SACAC

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PHOTO BY TERRELL HARRIS, CLASS OF 2017

The mission of Evangelical Christian School is to provide the Christian family a Christ-centered, biblically-directed education that challenges students to know the Lord Jesus Christ and to develop the vision and practice of excellence in academics, character, leadership and service to others. www.ecseagles.com facebook.com/eagles.ecs @ecseagles @ecs_alumni @ecs_eagles @alumniECS youtube.com/ecseaglesmedia

ABOUND . . .

Greetings! I hope you enjoy this year’s version of FLIGHT. As a member of the ECS community, I am thrilled with the direction ECS is headed. The theme for this school year is — Abound. The word comes straight from Romans 15:13 which states, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” The context of this verse follows four Old Testament references to the people of God worshipping God. Romans 15:13 is filled with powerful words — hope, joy, and peace — that are byproducts of believing in the Lord Jesus Christ which is the primary purpose of our mission as a school. Our desire is for our students to know the Lord Jesus Christ in a deep and life-changing way. Our very name Evangelical Christian School comes from the Greek word, evangelion, the good news message, the gospel!

There are many exciting things happening at ECS right now! ECS will always be driven by our mission, and the focal point of that mission is Christ and families. There are some incredibly dynamic and gifted new faculty and staff onboarding with us that will be focused on that mission. The excitement is almost palpable. Whether you are a current parent, student, alum, or grandparent, you are a part of the ECS community. Come for a visit and you will get a sense of the excitement. The future is bright! Wherever you are in life, whether in a joy-filled stage or intense difficulty, I pray that you will abound in hope!

Artwork by David Butler, Class of 1997, Director of Fine Arts and Artist in Residence

Soli Deo Gloria,

Dan Peterson, PhD

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An Update on Vision 20|20

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Eagles Soar

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Twelve/Thirteen-Year Partners Rich in History

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ECS Today

Academic Excellence Character, Leadership, and Service 14 Fine Arts 18 Athletics 22 Parent Perspectives 4

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The Legacy of ECS

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Support ECS

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Hebrews 11 Hall of Honor Campus Improvements Coming Up at ECS 2016-2017 Annual Report 24

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An Update on Vision 20|20 ACADEMICS THAT INSPIRE. LEGACIES THAT ENDURE.

Increase endowment to

$10M

by year 2027

VISION

20|20 Focus on growing ENROLLMENT Develop and design creative MARKETING strategy Cultivate and educate about ADVANCEMENT Engage and communicate with ALUMNI Pursue excellence for the glory of God on MISSION Advance accountability for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Launch of

PreK program in fall of 2017

1 of 11 schools in the country to be EXEMPLARY ACCREDITED

VISION STATEMENT: ECS will be the choice for PreK-12 Christian discipleship schooling for families in the greater Memphis area seeking academic excellence.

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VARSITY STATE CHAMPIONS: GIRLS SOCCER • BASEBALL • BOYS LACROSSE

MIDDLE SCHOOL SHELBY 7/8 CHAMPIONS: CROSS COUNTRY • BOYS TRACK • BOYS SOCCER

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AN UPDATE ON VISION 20 | 20

TOTAL GIVING

$759,085

2016-2017 ENROLLMENT 2016–17: 735 2017 Graduates: 97

NEW HIRES

$115,253

John W. Roelofs Court and Legacy Center Initiative

LAUNCH OF NEW WEBSITE

Head of Middle School: Ben Burgess Director of Student Life: Willie Jenkins Director of Academic Support: Crockett Rodriguez Lower School Athletic Director/Director of Summer Camps/ Director of Physical Education: Caitlyn Davis Foy, Class of 2003 Head Football Coach/MS Geography: Jonas Rodriguez Girls Basketball/Physics: Lisa Taber US Literature and MS Bible: Robert Jones, Class of 2000 Economics/Football Coach: Scott Vogel PreK: Kristen Griffith

ADMISSIONS NEW INITIATIVES • Popsicle Play Dates • Little Eagle Adventure Days • Coffee and Conversations • First Choice for First Grade • Feeder School Luncheon • Middle and Upper School Preview Days • Middle and Upper Scheduled Shadow Days for Feeder Schools • Over 150 shadows and tours on our campuses by February • A Closer Look

HUDDLES WITH THE HEAD

COLSON FELLOWS PROGRAM

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“ One thing that sets ECS apart from other schools is that ECS truly places Christ at the center of everything it does. I love the fact that every class at ECS, not just Bible class, is taught from a Christian perspective. The teachers help their students to see how the Gospel applies to math, language, science, history, and the arts, which allows for the development of a strong Christian worldview in the students. Spiritually, I would not be where I am today if my ECS education had not trained me to view everything from a Christian perspective.”

—Matthew Churchill

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EAGLES SOAR | TWELVE/THIRTEEN-YEAR PARTNERS

Twelve/Thirteen-Year Partners 12 YEAR CLUB Matthew Churchill, son of Kelly and David Churchill of Cordova Paul Fairley, son of Mary Helen and Max Fairley of Cordova Zachary Genereaux, son of Debbie and Mark Genereaux of Collierville Kenton Harvill, son of Amy and Jay Harvill of Collierville Matthew Hunt, son of Gladys and Robert Hunt of Germantown John David Lowe, son of Laura and David Lowe of Memphis Brooke Luna, daughter of Lana and Richard Luna of Rossville Will McCrary IV, son of Melissa and John Bryant and Trey McCrary

of Germantown

13 YEAR CLUB Brice Boyer, son of Lesslie and Brian Boyer of Collierville Clayton Brown, son of Michelle and Todd Brown of Lakeland Christina Calcote, daughter of Ginger and Derrick Calcote of Lakeland Hunter Childress, son of Nancy and Mike Childress of Lakeland Mary Elizabeth Ciochetty, daughter of Lisa and Steve Ciochetty

of Germantown Andrew Crowell, son of Marsha and Todd Crowell of Cordova Natalie Davidson, daughter of Christi and Tim Davidson of Eads Madelynn Fite, daughter of Dondra and Eric Fite of Memphis Eden Futrell, daughter of Denise and Larry Futrell of Arlington Tiffany Graves, daughter of Kristy and John Graves of Eads Reid Halford, son of Holly and Darin Halford of Germantown Cole Jackson, son of Suzanne and Wes Jackson of Germantown Sage Jenne, daughter of Jeni and Jason Jenne of Collierville Cy Leffingwell, son of Loy Leffingwell and Sharon Leffingwell of Collierville Sara-Grace Long, daughter of Dana and Andy Long of Cordova Molly Martin, daughter of Chris and Steven Martin of Eads William McGowan, son of Frank McGowan and Elizabeth McGowan

of Germantown Maddie Neel, daughter of Stacey Neel of Cordova Preston Pugh, son of Christi and Tim Pugh of Cordova Ashland Ray, daughter of August and Don Ray of Arlington Jordan Ricketts, daughter of Mindy and Charles Ricketts of Cordova Peyton Ritcheson, son of Felicia and Donald Ritcheson of Germantown Logan Saunders, son of Jodie and Lanny Saunders of Eads Daniel Scott, son of Dawn and Hugh Scott of Cordova Lauren Seeley, daughter of Sandy and Todd Seeley of Germantown Anna Tansey, daughter of Mindy and Nick Tansey of Bartlett Emily Thompson, daughter of Robin and Mark Thompson of Memphis Riley Watkins, son of Sonia and Rudy Watkins and Dana Cathey of Eads

We are grateful for the lifetime investment in Christian education these 36 families have chosen. We cannot wait to see all the many ways God will use our alumni in the coming years.

Peyton Ritcheson, Cy Leffingwell, and Logan Saunders enjoyed a last romp on the Lower School playground.

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EAGLES SOAR | CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION

Rich in History I came to ECS in the fall of 1972 to teach science, civics, and PE as well as to serve as an assistant coach for basketball, soccer, and track. At that point, there was a White House and two trailers for grades 7-10. We had 13 faculty members, and we all parked in a circle drive in front of the White House. How far we have come!

From 1977 through 1985, I coached varsity basketball.

Our 1977-78 team went 28-4 and became the MCAA (Memphis Christian Athletic Association) champions.

I was a senior sponsor which involved planning a Senior Retreat at The Country Place the first weekend of school and a senior trip to Williamsburg and Washington D.C. during Spring Break. I coached varsity boys track from 1980 through 2000 and had a host of great athletes pass through the ranks. I was an interim coach for one year for the varsity boys track team (a special year, in that I was able to coach my sons Bradley, a senior at the time, and Matthew, a freshman at the time). For the last 16 years I have coached middle school cross country and track. For 15 years, I served as the Middle School Athletic Director and PE teacher. I have also served as treasurer of the Shelby League for the past 27 years.

Throughout all these 45 years, I have loved doing devotions and preaching the gospel every day, in all that I do. I have enjoyed the opportunity to present Christ to the young men and women I have taught and coached.

Hopefully, I have impacted one or two guys to press on for the work to be done in God’s Kingdom. I try to impress on my students and athletes that we all need to have a heart for the Lord, to know that God is for us and that He will go before us, behind us, and alongside side

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us every step of the way (Isaiah 52:12). He has been with me in the good times and the not so good. He has walked with me through the valley of the shadow of death – yet I will fear no evil for He is with me (Psalm 23).

I am now working in the area of Advancement with our school pioneers and alumni. I also have a discipling ministry with coaches on our campus, and I coach varsity cross country and middle school track.

This summer my wife, Bonnie, and I celebrated 42 years of marriage. My daughter, Angela, is married to Lee McCracken (4 years) with two children, RJ and Lilly. My son, Bradley, works in an accounting firm in Memphis. Matthew, my second son, married Jackie on May 20, 2017, and will be attending Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta. In the fall he will also be a part-time RUF leader at Georgia Tech. My youngest son, Nathan, is employed by an HVAC company in Memphis.

—John Roelofs “ However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace” (Acts 20:24 NIV).

EAGLES SOAR | CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION

ECS Heritage

“ We enrolled our children at ECS in 1980.

The last one graduated in 198 7. All three children received an excellent education that allowed them to excel in college and in their chosen careers. But the main benefit is that an entire family of 5 lea rned about God, heard the Gospel, and becam e Christians. This has flowed down into the nex t generation and will continue to be the ma rk of this Touliatos family for generation s to come. Our grandchildren started attendi ng in 1995. We have spent so many years on ECS campuses. I cannot imagine my life withou t this school and its influence on our lives.”

—The Touliatos family

“ We were invo lved at ECS from 1978 to 2016.

We truly value Julie and Jenn ifer’s ECS education whi ch was saturate d with a Christlike worldview . Because of th e influence of ECS, our ch ildren, sons-in-la ws, and grandchildren all love and se rve the Lord.”

—Dedie and Jim Holmes

first step into the office mory or relationship. From the me one k pic to ible oss imp special teachers “ It would be e, and Beverly Garrison, to the Job hy Cat , ello Pac ine Ela nk, being greeted by , Mrs. Miesse, Señora B., Mr. Bri lower school, to Mrs. Herring in c Ma .

Mrs ent, and artm Day dep . c Mrs leti like s in the ath the upper school, to the coache in lee wn Bro . ir kids Mrs the and let h, to rut s Mr. Car parent lofs. When I was there I advised Roe and , ham Dur , hey our Ric , on their mark Heinz, Yancey lofs for a coach. Everyone left Roe ch Coa e hav to r yea one an opportunity run track at least image.’ Every child was given d’s Go into g ldin ‘mo the of t children and were a par edness.” to shine in the area of their gift —The Butler family

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Academic Excellence 67% of Upper School faculty members have a Master’s Degree or higher

76% ECS Prekindergarten Program Beginning in the 2017-2018 school year, ECS is offering a prekindergarten program.

This exciting new addition to our curriculum was created to provide a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where children can flourish in their first educational experience.

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AP Pass Rate (3 or above)

47

juniors and seniors participated in our shadowing program, partnering with professionals in our community

17 seventh grade students participated in the Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program) 7 students received state recognition 2 students were invited to the Grand ceremony

ECS TODAY | ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Class of 2017

$9.9M

100% in scholarships for class of 2017

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3 Upper School students were admitted to the Governor’s School in Humanities and International Studies.

Upper School students traveled abroad this summer to Europe and China.

100% of our Lower School students get on stage each year.

college acceptance rate for the class of 2017

3 teachers attended AP Institutes.

7,541 books independently read in the Lower School last year

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ECS TODAY | ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

ECS Top Scholars

Brice Dawson Boyer Samford University

Kalani Alyssa Cannon University of TennesseeChattanooga

Phillip Ryan Chu University of TennesseeKnoxville

Matthew David Churchill Mississippi State University (Salutatorian)

Andrew James Crowell University of TennesseeKnoxville

Tiffany Rae Graves University of Memphis

Jacob Tyler Hewitt University of TennesseeKnoxville

Darby Beene Elizabeth Hunsaker Samford University

Atalie Grace Elizabeth McGillivray Union University

Samuel James Reddick Rice University (Valedictorian) National Merit Finalist

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Character, Leadership, and Service Get to Know Willie Jenkins I grew up in Memphis in the Whitehaven area. My mom raised my two sisters and me by herself because my father was not around.

Like most inner city kids, I was told the lie that it was either streets or sports to be a man.

And like most kids today, I let the world dictate what I could be instead of who God called me to be. I chose to play basketball and found my identity in my athletic ability. People who find their identity in something they can achieve generally want to reach the pinnacle of success in that area. Everything about me was dedicated to my ultimate goal of being a professional basketball player in the NBA. Working hard brings you closer to a goal, but it cannot bring you peace.

I received a full athletic scholarship to the University of Massachusetts where I played for two years. Upon leaving, I went to Tennessee Tech where I graduated. After graduating, I went to NBA pre-draft camp and worked out for multiple NBA teams. I decided to accept an offer to play overseas. I played basketball professionally in France, Germany, Turkey, Israel, China, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Throughout my travels around the world, I still did not have peace. After two years in the NBA developmental league, I took a contract in Saudi Arabia where Christ changed my life, and I also realized he had a sense of humor. God used a Muslim country to break me. I did not know how a Christian life should look because I had never seen it modeled

before me. All I knew was that I now had a peace that I could not, would not let go of.

After arriving back in the United States, God brought me before a man who could model a Christian walk to me. His name is Roy Soup Campbell. God has used him to show me what the life of a godly man looks like. This exposure caused me to wonder why I had never seen this before. All of the so called godly men I had seen prior to Soup were soft and passive which negatively shaped my view of Christ and Christianity. Through my relationship with Soup, true Christianity was modeled and revealed through scripture. I came to understand that in order to be a great leader one must be a great follower, and the person we are to follow ultimately is Jesus. This process showed me what God has commanded me to do in Matthew 28, share the gospel with all nations.

When I look back on my basketball career I see God’s hand in all of my travels. I did not see it initially, but God was using basketball as a tool to send me to the nations. Now I know that my purpose is to help others see all nations through whatever tool God has entrusted them with. Like all believers, my job is simply to plant the seed and the rest is up to Christ.

Willie Jenkins ECS Director of Student Life

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ECS Is Latest Chapter of Wilson Society

ECS is excited to announce the pilot of the Wilson Society at ECS! One of the greatest luminaries in Memphis history is the late Kemmons Wilson, founder of the Holiday Inn hotel chain. At his bequest, the Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation (KWFF) was established in Memphis in 1960 to enrich and transform the Greater Memphis community. The KWFF then established the Wilson Society in four local select private high schools. ECS is the latest chapter to join the Wilson Society, initiated by Hadassah Betapudi of Collierville as a sophomore.

In the fall of 2015, Haddy represented ECS at the Hutchison Leads Summit where female leaders of local nonprofit organizations gave presentations on how to authentically serve the Memphis community, and one of these emergent leaders was Lauren Wilson Young, executive director of KWFF. Haddy was astounded by the ways other high school students were benefiting the community through the guidance of KWFF and pitched the idea of piloting the Wilson Society at ECS to Lee Morris, Director of Programs at KWFF. Haddy met numerous times with Mrs. Morris as well as Mrs. Edge, Mr. Luketic, and Mrs. Shorten over a period of five months. They all unanimously decided to support the addition of the Wilson Society at ECS in March of 2016.

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Through the Wilson Society, the KWFF is providing ECS with a grant to be used for students who have a desire to impact Memphis through community service and servant leadership. The grant will be used by students who would like to commit to developing service projects that they will maintain throughout the duration of their tenure in high school.

The Wilson Society chapter of ECS had its inaugural meeting in April with a ceremonial induction of all seventeen student members.

They also attended the Fall Kick-off Conference on August 31 at Bridges Center along with MUS, Hutchison, St. George’s, and Briarcrest.

Founding leaders of the ECS chapter included Kenton Harvill of Collierville as Communications Officer, Clayton Miller of Memphis as Vice President, and Haddy Betapudi as President.

Other inductees were Clayton Brown of Lakeland, Emma Grace Burgess of Memphis, Shea Carruth of Germantown, Madison Colley of Germantown, Sydney Conrad of Southaven, Ellie Kate Forrester of Memphis, Tiffany Graves of Cordova, Erin Greene of Germantown, Jacob Hewitt of Germantown, Kelly Kuenzinger of Germantown, Aaron McCaig of Germantown, Stephen Morris of Cordova, Cati Shorten of Eads, and Spencer Tartera of Lakeland.

ECS TODAY | CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE

Best Buddies Enjoy Shopping for Prom Who doesn’t love shopping for a beautiful new dress for the biggest event of the season? Saturday, February 25 proved to be a delightful and successful day for our Best Buddies to do just that. The ECS Best Buddies chapter, in its first year, accepted donations of prom dresses for several weeks, steam pressed, organized, and hung them, and offered them at no charge to the Buddies for their prom.

According to Cole Jackson who served as co-president of the ECS chapter alongside Hallie Green, nearly 100 girls came to the ECS middle school gym to shop, and the “sale” was overwhelmingly successful in helping each to find a dress that made her feel like a princess. Throughout the day, Buddies came to the brightly decorated store and were assisted by Best Buddies chapter members. They were treated to yummy refreshments and helped as they selected and tried on the dresses they chose.

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Fine Arts Fine Arts at Evangelical Christian School experienced a stellar year!

This year we witnessed Flight take off. Under the direction of Andrew Smith, the a capella group held multiple concerts, recorded songs, and went on tour along with our Concert Choir. Flight also earned a Superior rating at the State Choral Festival! Choir will continue to soar this coming year with a tour to New York.

Our upper school band, under the direction of Chris Wiggins, competed in many WTSBOA events, garnishing multiple awards for our talented musicians.

Our band along with our contemporary music class has a full calendar of performances lined up for the 2017-18 year.

Visual Art continues to compete well in the Regional Scholastic Awards under the guidance of David Butler and Kelly Smith. ECS artists brought home

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14 awards at last year’s competition. This summer the first Ceramic workshops with classes for rising 4th6th grade and 7th-12th graders were offered. Seven students completed their AP Art exams, and all seven passed!

In the Theatre: We witnessed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Bone Chiller! on the ECS stage. It was a wonderful year of choreography and suspense. For the 2017-18 school year, Rene Cave will be directing the Middle School and Upper School musicals. Rene has done a wonderful job with musicals, and we look forward to seeing the slate of performances she has for us this year. A spring drama is also planned for late April. — David Butler, Class of 1997 Artist in Residence, Fine Arts Department Chair

ECS TODAY | FINE ARTS

Fine Arts Awards

LS students took their audience on a journey through Narnia.

Four Middle Schoolers performed in WTVMEA’s All West Honor Choir.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was an oh-so-entertaining production.

CHOIR • All West Tennessee Honor Choir: Amelia Beckham, Andrew Johnson, Brice Boyer, and Andrew Crowell • All State Tennessee Honor Choir: Amelia Beckham, Andrew Johnson, and Andrew Crowell • Flight received a Superior (the highest score) at the West Tennessee Vocal Music Educator’s Association Choral Festival.

• Flight received a Superior (the highest score) at the American Choral Director’s Association Tennessee State Choral Festival.

BAND • ECS Band participated in the Memphis Veteran’s Day Parade.

• ECS Band received a Superior award in sight reading at WTSBOA Concert Festival.

• 4 students were selected to participate in the UT Martin Honor Band.

• 1 student auditioned and was accepted into the WTSBOA All West Orchestra.

• 3 students auditioned and were accepted into the WTSBOA All West Band.

• 2 students received Superior awards in the WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival.

• 2 students received Excellent awards in the WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival.

DRAMA Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards nominations • Outstanding Choreography • Outstanding Chorus • Outstanding Large Ensemble The Brothers • Outstanding Creative Achievement by a student Maddie Neel • Outstanding featured Dancer Maggie Page • Outstanding featured Actor Trenton Jiles-Boulding VISUAL ART Scholastic Art Awards • 2 Gold Keys: Darby Hunsaker Madison Neel • 3 Silver Keys: Kalani Cannon Elizabeth Crowell Hallie Green • 9 honorable mentions: Kalani Cannon (2) Lauren Cascarella Darby Hunsaker Emma Johnson Madison Neel (2) Margaret Porter Nelson Wilford

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Kalani Cannon (Class of 2017) created this fascinating mural for Eagle Hall.

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ECS TODAY | FINE ARTS

Georgia Peeler, Class of 2016

If it were not for ECS offering pottery as an elective, I would have never put my hands in the mud. Because of this class, I was given the time to experiment and discover this thing about which I have become most passionate and that I am pursuing as my career.

Georgia Mud Pottery is sold at • Old Town Hall & Cafe on the square in Covington, TN • Baumer’s Footwear in Germantown, TN Orders are taken via email at georgiamudpottery@gmail.com

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Athletics

2016-2017 VARSITY HIGHLIGHTS Girls Soccer State Champions Baseball State Champions Lacrosse State Champions Girls Soccer Regional Champions Baseball Regional Champions Boys Soccer Regional Champions Girls Cross Country Regional Runner-Ups Girls Tennis Doubles Regional Runner-Ups

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ECS TODAY | ATHLETICS

2003 Alumna Cate Foy Returns to Serve Lower School Athletic Department From the moment I was carried off the airplane in 1985, I have been part of ECS. Teachers like Peggy Selph and families like the Westbrooks greeted me with open arms and many prayers. I do not even remember a time without the ECS community, which I feel is a blessing.

I always knew that the Lord would bring me back to ECS. I went all the way through from K5 to 12th grade with the best experiences guided by my parents’ intentional prayers and direction. All of my memories are positive and Christ-centered.

I had the ECS community by my side every step helping to guide and mentor me. I remember

asking Coach Collums’s advice after college graduation. I had three job opportunities. Two of the jobs were overseas, and one was at a private school in Collierville. As I prayed, I still was unsure as to which would be the best decision. Coach Collums’s counsel helped me see that either path might be in God’s will; there may just be one that is His best will for me.

Every step I have taken, ECS has been there.

Well … ECS will continue to be there. I cannot imagine my children going anywhere else. I have been praying that God would provide and enable my husband and me to send our children to a Christ-centered, Biblically-directed school that helped raised me to be who I am today. Like it or not, all five of the Davis kids are products of ECS. As an alumna of ECS, I have seen the school grow, thrive, struggle, and continue to seek God’s vision.

I am now proud to help in this process. I have so many thoughts jumping in my mind for Lower School Athletics and the Athletic Department. I want to see that each child and family finds a way to connect outside of the classroom. The ECS community is amazing, and I want every family to experience it. I also want to have various sports each season so that student athletes have multiple choices. I would love to see ECS athletics more streamlined from PreK to 12th grade. My passion would be that ECS athletes serve the community side by side from the youngest to the oldest. I want the middle and upper school students to invest in the lower school students and show them why ECS is so great.

I am now invested as an alumna, a teacher, and a parent. I hope you all join me in praying for this school that helps unite the church, the home, and the school. I … AM … ALL … IN! — Cate Foy, Class of 2003 Lower School Athletic Director

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ECS Football

Jonas Rodriguez brings 13 years of coaching experience at nationally ranked and recognized football programs and is considered by many as one of the top coaches in the state of Tennessee.

Coach Rodriguez desires to develop a program built on the pillars of prayer, faith, humility, praise, sacrifice, and servant leadership. While he is driven to build a championship football program, his real desire is to use football as a conduit to mentor kids through the gospel that will effect change in their lives.

As a Christ-centered, biblically-directed school, ECS organically and authentically provides a tremendous framework for both faculty and students to grow spiritually and to serve others before themselves. In the football program, the team adopts a “servant leadership” philosophy and a set of practices where they seek to serve others first and lead through positive action. As we hope to create disciples within the context of servant leadership, there is no greater example than Jesus Christ. While there are many biblical examples of Christ’s servant leadership, Mark 10:45 clearly identifies Him as the ultimate servant leader, “For even the Son of Man, came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” As the team’s servant leadership example becomes more familiar to not only the ECS community but also the surrounding community, we hope others will embrace the concept and thus create positive change amongst their peers.

— Jonas Rodriguez, Head Football Coach

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ECS TODAY | ATHLETICS

CONGRATULATIONS, 2016-2017 SENIOR ATHLETES! Congratulations to our 2017 seniors who have signed and committed to play college athletics. We are proud of these athletes and their dedication to their faith, their studies, and their teams.

Preston Brady University of Memphis, Football Molly Martin Ole Miss, Soccer Michael Greer Birmingham Southern, Lacrosse Riley Watkins UT Knoxville, Baseball Keegan Westbrook Meridian Community College, Baseball Nathan McMeans Tennessee Tech, Baseball Billy Edwards UT Martin, Baseball Houston Harding Itawamba Community College, Baseball Hunter Childress Harding University, Baseball Josh Rooker University of Memphis, Baseball

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Parent Perspectives Families reflect on their decision to send their children to ECS and the rich benefits they have received.

Bowen Family

Hodges Family

We are so thankful the Lord led our family to Evangelical Christian School many years ago.

We wanted Christ to be at the center of our children’s education rather than being minimized or, even worse, excluded all together. It was also important that our children’s teachers shared our love for Jesus since they were going to be assisting us in shaping our children into Godly adults. Finally, as the years have gone by, our family has experienced the benefits of quality relationships that we have developed with the administration, faculty, students, and other ECS families. The ECS community has been a blessing to our entire family.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to send my child to a school where I know teachers and faculty will come alongside us to shepherd his heart and teach him a Christian worldview.

I have been overwhelmed by the encouragement he receives on a daily basis from not only teachers but parents alike. On several occasions throughout Brooks’s first grade year he would come home with notes from his teacher that literally made me cry. I knew without a doubt we had made the best choice and ECS truly stood out from all the rest. The sense of community that I’ve seen during our first year has made our whole family proud to be an Eagle.

—Wes, Susan, William (11th), Caroline (10th), and John (2nd)

—John, Heather, and Brooks (2nd)

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ECS TODAY | PARENT PERSPECTIVES

Floriani Family Our family is happy to be going into our second year at ECS. Clayton and I chose ECS for many reasons but I would love to share the top three.

First, we saw a school which could offer our girls many opportunities. From academic clubs, like Model UN and Youth in Government, to the fine arts, to sports, there were plenty of activities for our girls to participate in. Our girls were first time participants in many of the activities. The faculty and coaches equipped, encouraged, and supported them. Academics is held at a high standard, but the school also sees the value in the life lessons learned in extracurricular activities as well. Second, we heard from many families about the supportive community. Over the next year, we experienced the community ourselves. From the day we signed our contracts, we were welcomed by families with phone calls and letters. Families and staff were intentional about reaching out to us. They made sure, not only our girls, but Clayton and I, were going to feel at home at ECS. Finally and foremost, the vision and heart of the school was a magnet to us. As scripture tells us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, we see the staff and board members doing just that. The school’s heart is to honor Christ and bring Him all glory. In doing this, many of the students are laying a foundation by not only being taught the gospel but seeing it lived out. The school is constantly staying on guard to equip our children for living in the world but not being of the world. There is always a check on making sure that the vision of the school is continuing to line up with the actions of the school. These are just a few of the reasons we love ECS. We are excited to be part of the ECS community.

—Clayton, Heather, Mia (8th), and Edie (6th)

Stolnicki Family Our experience at ECS has been so wonderful.

Both of our children chose ECS. My husband and I attended public schools but knew we wanted more for our own children. We enrolled them in private schools close to us in East Memphis. They were both there for 8 years. When my son finished 6th grade, he made the choice to attend ECS after touring their campus as well as other schools.

After his 7th grade year, our daughter, Maddy, decided to transfer from her school to ECS after watching Will’s experience. That is how it began.

As Christians, we knew that ECS would echo our own faith and values. That was one of the most important things to us. What we got was so much more. There are no perfect schools, teachers, students, or parents. However, ECS was perfect for us. As most of us that have more than one child know, they can be vastly different. ECS was able to provide ways to succeed for both of our children. They have strong academics with AP and Honors classes. Their sports programs are competitive and rewarding. They have so many opportunities for every student to get involved.

The staff and teachers really were a testimony of God’s grace and encouragement. My son graduated this year and will forever remember what he learned from his teachers. They taught him how to think critically and not just regurgitate information. He was taught to live it, not just hear it. This is what every student needs to be — a light in this world. As my daughter enters her senior year, I am certain she will leave with the same testimony and hopefully a 3rd State Soccer Championship.

—Andrew, Emily, Madelaine (12th) and Will (Class of 2017)

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The Legacy of ECS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: CHRISTINA BARNES

As the Tennessee Residence Manager, Christina Barnes (ECS 1997), operates all aspects of the Tennessee Residence where Governor and First Lady Haslam reside. She manages an average of 108 events per year purposed to bring business to Tennessee, educate key stakeholders of the challenges Tennesseans face, honor TN heroes, offer field trips for school kids and public tours, and host a Christmas open house for two weeks in December. She says, “It’s a bit like learning to run my own business as I oversee three budgets and am constantly trying to find the best ways to offer an experience using the least amount of money. It provides a bird’s eye view of some of the incredible things happening for the people of Tennessee through state government.”

1. How have your ECS experiences prepared you for where you are now?

Life does not offer much in the way of a linear path, but ECS provided a firm foundation for this great adventure. It all starts with how you see and understand your God, yourself, and the world.

Helping me craft and challenge this worldview is one of the greatest gifts ECS gave me. I began seeing both Memphis and my neighbors at large with new eyes. At Vanderbilt, I studied Human and Organizational Development and seized community service opportunities. Upon graduation, I served as a backpacking guide at Young Life’s Wilderness Ranch, leading groups of students in trips through Colorado’s San Juan mountains. Back in Nashville I worked as a studio assistant to the artist/music producer Ed Cash.

I returned to Vanderbilt for work in the Alumni Office. Each of these rich experiences carved the way to my current role. It is a mystery and a miracle the way God leads, giving light enough for just the next step into a line of design that only He can imagine.

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2. What are your favorite memories from your time here?

I see this memory not as a single memory, but as a series of memories all revolving around broadening the idea and scope of community service, seeing excitement as ECS students and faculty expanded the definition of neighbor and went deeper into the communities of Greater Memphis. I see the entire varsity guys’ basketball team playing HORSE with the little guys at Neighborhood School. Friends are there court-side making chalk drawings with some of the little girls. I see a flash of color and glitter reminding me of when I paraded in front of a school assembly dressed as a fairy godmother for our Make-A-Wish presentation. In those years I saw an outstretching of both hearts and time within the entire ECS student body — extending our reach and our calling as those who love Jesus — into the communities around us.

THE LEGACY OF ECS | CHRISTINA BARNES

3. Are there any teachers or coaches who made distinct impacts on you?

Coach Steve Collums was my kindred spirit, Renaissance teacher — bringing all the subjects to life. In Joyce Herring’s English class, I learned about the paradox of joy in suffering. I learned the depth to which I love language and both the bliss and anguish of writing. Both Coach Collums and Mrs. Herring’s relationships with me far exceeded the classroom and my time as a student. Senora Champlain brought Don Quixote to me, and the color and wonder and love of a romantic language. She brought me a God who laughs and rejoices and knows what it truly means to celebrate. Even now, I look to Senora Che and I see what it means to be brave and to live outside of fear.

Mrs. Montfort and Mrs. Peggy Selph were my first introductions to ECS when I was just five. Losing my dad to cancer at Christmastime of my kindergarten year, I saw quickly what ECS means — holding me and my momma close, helping us grieve, teaching us to hope again. ECS prepared me for where I am now through these and so many who taught me the character of my God — the one in Whom I sink deep and in Whom I am never lost, but always found.

4. In your opinion, what sets ECS apart?

Hands down, ECS best prepared me by teaching me a Scripture-based worldview which led me to see everything through a lens of truth. It is this truth to which I hold fast today. Mark Brink was excellent in his instruction of this. The entire ECS faculty were illustrations of it. A worldview so entrenched in the Gospel, that I might know God and enjoy him forever, was at work every step of the way for me, educating me of the glory of God, the character of God. All life’s mysteries find a home for me within this framework.

This process took on a myriad of shapes. Both my basketball coach and classroom teacher, Steve Collums lived this with fervor and a tenacity for finding beauty.

In a coaching moment meant to sharpen my shooting form, he taught geometry — how to frame the shot based upon angles and design. He brought geometry to basketball and therein taught me a larger lesson in the beauty of God’s glorious designs. He helped me see the unseen and to find it exquisitely beautiful.

5. What are your favorite aspects of your job now?

The irony is that what I love about ECS — the people and the purpose, the living out of a worldview — is the same thing I love about my job. I see kids on our field trips pulling a carrot out of the ground and being astounded that it did not come from Kroger. I see the Governor creating jobs and leading businesses to TN, providing jobs and opportunities for growth to countless people. I see him living out the Young Life philosophy I love so much of “meeting people where they are” and “earning the right to be heard.”

I see direct results of increased jobs in TN and new businesses choosing to create their headquarters here based upon leadership like that. I see the First Lady connecting with parents and children, helping them understand the importance of early childhood reading development — encouraging them to learn to read, so that they can read to learn. We have honored military spouses and given recognition to artists across the state, encouraged TN foster parents and assisted organizations from Habitat for Humanity to the Nashville Ballet. I love the vast spectrum of purpose and how it all pushes the mark forward in the business of loving our neighbors.

6. What is something that people might not know about your job?

On a purely practical level, I think I am quite literally in the safest place in Tennessee! Because the Governor and First Lady both have executive protection from the Department of Safety, we have 24/7 security at the Residence. This role is teaching me to focus upon my strengths and to reach out to others for the rest as well as the beauty in community, what it means to capitalize upon our strengths and letting others do the same. Mrs. Herring spoke often of vocation and avocation, and how sometimes God allows us to do what we do well and what we enjoy. I am learning all these years later to let go — of the idea of perfect, of the idea of alone — and to invite the strength of community. In January 2019, Governor Haslam’s administration ends with the inauguration of the next elected Governor. I am not sure what is next for me, but with all that I am learning, it is guaranteed to be a little bit messy and a lot a bit fun.

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SUPPORT ECS | HEBREWS 11 HALL OF HONOR

The Hebrews 11 Hall of Honor The Hebrews 11 Hall of Honor began in 2012-13.

LEGENDS HALL OF HONOR

Hebrews 11:39a says: “These were commended for their faith.”

2012-2013 Inductees John Roelofs Kevin Weaver Debbie Giltner Steve Collums Garry Butler

The criteria for being recommended: • 10 years associated with the school • significant contributions made to ECS and its programs • a servant’s heart • ministry to others • committed to the mission of ECS • loves and connects with students, faculty, and staff • usually associated with the athletic programs at ECS The Hall of Honor inductees are selected by a committee made up of the Upper, Middle and Lower School Athletic Directors, a male and female faculty member, and a male and female alum. Former athletic director, John Roelofs, is the chairman of the committee.

There were five inductees in the first class and three or more have been added each year since. The inductees are presented a plaque with Hebrews 11 Hall of Honor at the top and the year inducted followed by the names of the inductees and the Hebrews 11:39 verse. Their names are also inscribed on a black plate on the north archway of Legends Field.

2013-2014 Inductees Jim Heinz Dee Baker Mickey Bowdon 2014-15 Inductees Cathy Jobe Ron Ring Alan Durham 2015-16 Inductees Larry Edwards Larry Pegrim Janie Peeler 2016-17 Inductees Bill Doss Jeff Hill Tommy Danner 2017-18 Inductees JW Bell Bill Gardner Scott Hauss Terry Tippett

2016 Inductees: Jeff Hill, Bill Doss, Tommy Danner, John Roelofs (Committee Chairman)

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2017 Inductees: JW Bell, Scott Hauss, Terry Tippett, Bill Gardner

SUPPORT ECS | CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS

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SUPPORT ECS | COMMUNITY EVENTS

Steve Collums Classic “ Being a part of the Steve Collums Classic has meant a lot to me and my family.

Growing up with the whole Collums family and having Steve and his family play such an important role in my life, I want to honor him, his family, and ECS. The overwhelming support of the tournament shows the great impact Steve had on the student body over the past 35 years. It is amazing to see so many people come out and enjoy being together to celebrate his legacy. It is an honor to be a part of that.”

—Blake Dickens, Class of 1998

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SUPPORT ECS | COMMUNITY EVENTS

Coming Up at ECS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

St. Jude Walk/Run

Steve Collums Classic Golf Tournament

Harvest Festival

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018

Straight Up 80s Fundraiser/Silent Auction #liketotallyECS!

Easter Egg Hunt

ECS Graduation

MEN OF ECS LUNCHES

September 13 November 15 February 28 April 18

Alumni Dinner and Homecoming Game vs.

Lausanne Collegiate School

HUDDLES WITH THE HEAD

LS Faculty/Staff: Tuesday, October 24 | 7:30–8:00 a.m. | LS Library LS Parents: Tuesday, October 24 | 8:20–9:20 a.m. | LS Library Seniors: Tuesday, October 24 | 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Amphitheater MS and US Parents: Thursday, October 26 | 7:40–8:40 a.m. | Dr. Peterson’s Office Juniors: Thursday, October 26 | 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Amphitheater MS Faculty/Staff: Tuesday, October 31 | 7:00–7:30 a.m. | MS Art Room Sophomores: Tuesday, October 31 | 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Amphitheater Freshmen: Thursday, November 2 | 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Amphitheater

QUESTIONS?

US Faculty/Staff: Wednesday, November 15 | 7:00–7:30 a.m. | Room 109

Contact Karen Jamison at kjamison@ecseagles.com

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SUPPORT ECS | COMMUNITY EVENTS

ECS in the Community ECS has been proud to support various ministries this year which align and support our mission as a school. In 2016-2017, we sponsored the following initiatives:

Shepherd’s Haven Golf Tournament September 19, 2016 at Colonial Country Club

Camp Good Grief Run October 2, 2016 at Memorial Park

Memphis Young Life Golf Tournament August 29, 2016 at Memphis Country Club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Bull Bramlett Golf Tournament June 30, 2017 at TPC Southwind

Life Choices Walk April 22, 2017 at the Memphis Zoo

Forrest Spence 5K August 27, 2016 at Memphis Botanic Gardens

Streets Ministries Golf Tournament April 10, 2017 at Chickasaw Country Club

Home for Our Troops Stickball Tournament June 18, 2017 in San Diego, CA

Memphis Athletics Ministries Christmas Shop December 13, 2016

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SUPPORT ECS | 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Friends of ECS, How incredible it has been this past year to watch our school community come together to play a part in advancing the unique mission of ECS. We set an ambitious Annual Fund goal of $500,000 and you responded in record numbers exceeding our goal, reaching $515,000 for the fiscal year! Every student at ECS benefits from our Annual Fund dollars and much more is accomplished when people give.

Toward the end of the year, it was my privilege to oversee the John W. Roelofs Court fundraising campaign. This enabled us to honor a man who has given over 45 years of his life to our school and has been faithful to disciple so many ECS students along the way. His signature is embedded in the Middle School basketball gym court and we are reminded of his legacy each time we enter the building. This campaign raised over $100,000 in order to update and provide new basketball playing surfaces to both the Middle School and Upper School.

My family is honored to be a part of this special institution. I believe that the Lord has big plans for ECS in the future, and I want to say a heartfelt “thank you� to all of the friends of our school who support us through prayer, encouragement, and giving year after year.

Press On,

Sam Kelly, Class of 1995 Director of Advancement/Alumni Relations

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We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to co-chair the ECS 2016-2017 Annual Fund. It was a joy to be a part of this fundraiser and to watch our ECS family and friends prayerfully give to this very worthy fund! What an amazing gift to witness our ECS community meet and even surpass our ultimate goal! Thank you to all who gave with your time, your prayers, and your gifts. We are thrilled to see what God has in store as we use these gifts to His glory.

— Mindy and Charles Ricketts, 2016-2017 Annual Fund Co-Chairs

As an alumnus, it is important to me for ECS to continue as one of the premier education systems in the Memphis community. I will always cherish my time at the school and desire to see ECS advance in its excellence by investing in the growth of students’ lives for generations to come. —Tim Martin, Class of 2004 Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Aaron Dr. and Mrs. Emmanuel M. Agapos Mrs. Sharon Agapos Mr. and Mrs. Palmer S. Albertine Mr. and Mrs. Jon D. Albright Mr. and Mrs. William Brooks Albritton Mr. and Mrs. Glynn M. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. James V. Allen Mrs. Karyn W. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Alm Mr. and Mrs. Phil Alston Mr. and Mrs. Noel Ammons Mr. and Mrs. Randy Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Carroll L. Andre Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Scott Alan Arnwine Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ashmore Miss Ashli Avis Mr. and Mrs. Philip Babin Mr. and Mrs. Brian Badger Dr. and Mrs. Adam W. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Duane E. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Banga Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Banks Mr. and Mrs. Don Barber Mr. and Mrs. Jonas G. Bari Mr. and Mrs. Brad Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barnhart

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Mrs. Brady Bartusch Dr. and Mrs. Mike Basnett Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Batey Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Baumer Mr. and Mrs. David J. Beatty Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lee Beckham, Jr. Mr. Byron Bell Mr. and Mrs. Garry F. Bell Mr. and Mrs. JW Bell Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Bell Mr. and Mrs. David B. Benson Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Berry Ms. Ptorey M. Berry Dr. Bindu and Mr. Raj Betapudi Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bierbrodt Mr. and Ms. Russ Bingham Mr. and Mrs. Stevan Lenoir Black, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar D. Blythe Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Boals Mr. and Mrs. Vincent G. Bonasso Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bowden Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bowden, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Bowdon Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Bowen Maggie Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Box Mr. and Mrs. David Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Boyd

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Brian Boyer Michael Joseph Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Brackett Mr. and Mrs. Braxton Brady Mr. and Mrs. Tim Brahm Miss Shireen Brandt Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brasher Mr. and Mrs. George Bravos Mr. and Mr. Ken Bray Dr. and Mrs. Joshua A. Brink, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Brink Mr. and Mrs. Noah Brink Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. Broadway Mr. and Mrs. Preston L. Bryant Dr. and Mrs. Louis Burgess Mr. Manuel Burton Mr. and Mrs. David M. Butler Dr. and Mrs. Garry Butler Mr. and Mrs. Derrick J. Calcote Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Callaghan Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Ross Campbell Miss Casey E. Cannon Dr. and Mrs. Douglas T. Cannon Dr. Julie and Mr. Richard Carpenter Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. Carruth Mr. and Mrs. Benny J. Carter Becky Caspersen

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Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. Caughron Mr. and Mrs. Jack Richard Cave Mr. and Mrs. Joey Chapman Mr. and Mrs. B. Michael Childress Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A. Christian Dr. and Mrs. George Chu Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clack Julia Clapper Mr. and Mrs. Chad Clay Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clayton Mr. and Mrs. James Clinton Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Clough Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robert Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Cofield Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Justin Colley Charles Collier Mrs. Steve Collums Mrs. Barbara Consterdine Ms. Melissa L. Consterdine Mr. and Mrs. John Conway Mr. and Mrs. Lee Coolidge Mr. and Mrs. William Bradford Coolidge Mr. and Mrs. E. David Coombs Dr. and Mrs. Charlie Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cooper Miss Sarah E. Coplon Mr. and Mrs. Bill Courtney Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cowart Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Cox Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cox Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cox Mr. and Mrs. Warren B. Cox Mrs. Martha Cratin Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Marshal N. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ingul Crenshaw III Mr. and Mrs. Darren Croegaert Dr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Crowells Mr. and Mrs. Bradley J. Cummins Mr. and Mrs. Kyle R. Cummins Mr. and Mrs. Chad Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. James E. Dale Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Tyke Danner Mr. and Mrs. Jim K. Darlington Mr. Thomas B. Darlington Mr. and Mrs. B. Michael Davis Dr. and Mrs. Garrett Davis Kathy Davis Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Davis Mr. and Mrs. David Dawkins Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Dean Mr. and Mrs. Mark. L. Deaton Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DelBove Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dickson Dr. Patricia and Mr. David Dingeldein Mr. and Mrs. Craig Ian Dismuke Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Clinton P. Dowdle

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Dowdle Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duggan Mr. and Mrs. James H. Duke Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Dunavan Mr. and Mrs. Phillip W. Dunaway Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Durham Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Dye Mr. and Mrs. Todd Eaton Mr. Bruce C. Edenton Mr. and Mrs. Mike Edge Mr. and Mrs. Higgins Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Larry R. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards Mr. and Mrs. William B. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. Elliott Dr. and Mrs. John A. Ellzey Frank Adam Emery Mr. and Mrs. T. Douglas Enoch Mr. Chad Eoff Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Epperson Ms. Stephanie Eubank Dr. and Mrs. James W. Eubanks Mr. and Mrs. Hickman W. Ewing Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Faris Mr. and Mrs. Jason Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Andy Field Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flautt Mr. and Mrs. Harlan E. Fly, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Forrester Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Mack Forrester, III Mr. and Mrs. Spencer B. Foy Mr. and Mrs. James M. Franks Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Fratesi Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Allen Frazier, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Chandler C. Gagnon Mr. and Mrs. David Gagnon Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Gammill Mr. and Mrs. Bill L. Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Scot Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Russ Garner Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy W. Garrison Mr. and Mrs. Peter Garrison Mrs. Lynn M. Garrott Mrs. Ashley Geisewite Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Genereaux Mr. and Mrs. Kevin T. Geshke Dr. and Mrs. Terry E. Geshke Mr. and Mrs. A. Kent Gieselmann Mr. and Mrs. James Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Randy Giltner Mr. and Mrs. John Glassell Mr. and Mrs. David Glover Mr. and Mrs. Randy Goff Mr. and Mrs. Davis R. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. James Graham Mr. and Mrs. John Graves Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Graves Mr. and Mrs. Byron T. Gray John Green Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Greene, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Greene

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Greenlee Mr. and Mrs. Barry R. Griffith Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Grizzard Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Groshart Jill Haley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Halford Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Halford Mr. and Mrs. Darin K. Halford Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery S. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harden Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Harding Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Harding Mr. and Mrs. Mickey L. Harlow Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Harrington Drs. Barbara and Joe Harris Dr. and Mrs. Bradley M. Harris, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Harris Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hartmann Mr. and Mrs. Alexander S. Hartsuff Mr. and Mrs. Jay D. Harvill Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Hastings Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatch Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Hauss Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hawkins Mr. Jay Healy Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Hedgepeth Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Heilmann Mr. and Mrs. Jamison Hensley Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Heotis Mr. and Mrs. William Brian Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Cole T. Higginbotham Mrs. Patricia Higley Mr. and Mrs. Brad Hill Mr. and Mrs. David Hill Mr. Holmes M. Hill Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hill Seldon Hill Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hinson Mrs. Laurie Holland Mr. and Mrs. Mark Christopher Holland Ms. Kaia N. Hollingsworth Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Holmes Mr. Alex Holt Mr. and Mrs. Micah J. Holton Betty Honeycutt Mr. and Mrs. Darrin K. Hope Mr. and Mrs. Warren J. Hopson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Horner Mr. and Mrs. Don Houston Mr. and Mrs. Lynn M. Houston Mr. and Mrs. Steven Robert Hudson Mr. and Mrs. John Humphreys Mr. and Mrs. Keith R. Hunsaker Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Hunt Aimee Hurley Russell Hurley Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hyneman Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hynes Mr. and Mrs. John Irvine Dr. and Mrs. William David Irvine

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Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson Mr. and Mrs. George Jamison Mr. and Mrs. Robert Overton Jamison II Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Jamison Mr. and Mrs. Jason A. Jenne Mr. and Mrs. Chris E. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Alvin Johnson Michael Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Tim Johnson Mr. and Mrs. B. Rex Jones Mr. Barrett Jones Mr. and Mrs. Brent W. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Jones Mr. and Mrs. James Dozier Jones Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jordan Kathy Kallaher Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Karcher Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kaspar Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Kaspar Mr. and Mrs. Sam O. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Sid Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie L. King Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Kinzler Dr. and Mrs. David Kizer Mr. and Mrs. James Klug Mr. and Mrs. Mike Knowles Alexander Koslow Mr. and Mrs. Aryo P. Kresnadi

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Mr. and Mrs. Tim K. Kuhlman Miss Erika Kuhn Denise Ladd Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lamberth Mrs. Karen Landy Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Leach Dr. Cheryl and Dr. Richard Learned Joonhyung Lee Steve Legens Mr. Bart Leidecker Mr. and Mrs. David Lenoir Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lenoir Miss Rebecca LeTellier Mr. and Mrs. Elian E. Levatino Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lifschultz Mr. and Mrs. Jack Liles Mr. and Mrs. Scott Liles Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Lingerfelt Dr. and Mrs. John Linn Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Little Mr. and Mrs. Mark Littrell Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Livesay Mr. and Mrs. James Lockhart Mr. and Mrs. James Logan Mr. and Mrs. David J. Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Luketic Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lyle Mr. and Mrs. Bryan J. Lyle Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. James J. Madison, IV

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Z. Makris Ms. Joann Malikowski Marc Mannella Dr. and Mrs. Ivan Marais Mr. and Mrs. Brent Mars Mrs. Jim Martin Mr. and Mrs. Paul Martin Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Martin Mr. Timothy J. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Mathes Mr. and Mrs. Marc Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. David Clifton May Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Daniel McAdams Mr. and Mrs. Jeffey D. McCalla Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCarty Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCauley Ronald McCoy Mr. and Mrs. Floyd F. McCullough Miss Sabrina McCullough Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Major R. McDaniel Mrs. Paul McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. McDaniel Chad McDonald Mr. and Mrs. James E. McElroy Ms. Jennifer J. McGillivray Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGinnis Mr. and Mrs. Brian McMeans Mr. Jerry Michie

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Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Milam Mr. and Mrs. J. Bryan Miller, Sr. Mrs. Margaret Miller Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mills Kristen Mitchell Mrs. Skip Montfort Mr. and Mrs. Elton Montgomery Miss Hannah L. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Terry W. Moore Mr. and Mrs. William Moore Mr. and Mrs. David Morris Mr. and Mrs. David A. Morris Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Moseley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murley Mr. and Mrs. Larry Myrick Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Naifeh, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Nearn Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Nearn, Jr. Brent Nethery Mr. and Mrs. Joe Newsom Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Nicely Dr. and Mrs. Jay Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Jon Nordstrom Mr. and Mrs. Greg Norris Mr. and Mrs. Juan C. Nunez Mr. and Mrs. R. Allen O’Briant, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. David Olford Mr. Lance Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Van S. Oliver Sandy Orcholski Mr. and Mrs. Buster Orr Joshua D. Overton Mr. and Mrs. Mike Owens Mr. and Mrs. Calvin W. Ozier, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Ozier Dr. and Mrs. Arnel M. Pallera Mr. and Mrs. John Parish Dr. and Mrs. Michael L. Parrish Mr. and Mrs. Paul Houston Patrick David Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Nate Patton Mr. and Mrs. Justin Payne Mr. and Mrs. Robert Payne Dr. and Mrs. George H. Peeler, III Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Pegrim Rev. and Mrs. Christopher R. Pekary Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Pennington Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Perkins Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Person Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Roger N. Pettit Molly Phillips Mrs. Frieda Pittman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pittman Mr. and Mrs. Stan Pleban Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pollard Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Porter Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powell Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Powell Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Price Ms. Deborah Prock Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pulley

It has been a joy to see how the Lord answers prayer and exceeds our expectations yet again (Jeremiah 33:3). The Lord has used our involvement at ECS as a blessing to our family for more than 45 years going all the way back to when Sandra’s dad, JW Bell, was one of the original founding board members. It is great to see families continue to invest and support the mission of the school and to provide a Christ-centered education based on what the Bible says, not what the world says.

— Sandra and Buzz Fly, 2016-2017 Annual Fund Co-Chairs

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Pugh Mr. and Mrs. Terry D. Ragan Dr. Navdip Rangi and Dr. Laura Lendermon Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rasbach Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller Ray Mr. David E. Reddick Dr. Summer and Dr. Josh Regel Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reyle Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ricketts Dr. Mindy and Mr. Charles W. Ricketts, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Ring Mr. and Mrs. John Roach Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Robidoux Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Robinson, III Mr. and Mrs. John Roelofs

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Branden Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Terry T. Rooker Mr. and Mrs. David Rose Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Rosenberger Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rosenberger Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Roux Mr. and Mrs. Anthony S. Rowland Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Rowland Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Rowland Suzanne Rowland Dr. and Mrs. G. Van Rushing Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sain Dr. and Mrs. Jorge A. Salazar Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sanders

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Mr. and Mrs. William J. Sanders Bonnie Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Lanny H. Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Lee Saunders Lori Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Jason B. Saunier Mr. Charles B. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Clayton W. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Gaston L. Scott Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Barrett Scott Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Seay Mr. and Mrs. Geddes Self, Jr. Mr. John P. Selph Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Selph Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Shackleford Mr. and Mrs. Oriole Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Thad Shepard Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Shipmon Mr. and Mrs. John Shorten Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stuart Shute, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Siano, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Settle Mr. Michael Sienkiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Simons Mr. and Mrs. Clint Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sisk Mr. Thomas C. Sit Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Skaggs Mr. and Mrs. L Sky Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Slater Mr. and Mrs. Lester Slocum Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Smith Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Smith Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sturdivant Smith Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Dale Smith Mr. and Mrs. Randy Smith Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Smith Ms. Tai N. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Smith Mr. and Mrs. R. Wayne Sneed Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Soileau Mr. and Mrs. Brian South Mr. and Mrs. Perry Stahlman Mr. and Mrs. Hal Stanley Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Stearns Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Stearns Jefferson A. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. Lee H. Still, Jr. M.B. Still Mr. and Mrs. David A. Stivers Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Stolnicki Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Stookey Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Story Mr. and Mrs. Zachary H. Street Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Grady Stubblefield Mr. and Mrs. C. Timothy Swindell

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Mr. and Mrs. Eric Tabor Mrs. Thomas Tackett Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholas Tansey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Taras Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Tashie Mr. and Mrs. Pete Tashie Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Taylor Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Teed Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Tetleton Mr. and Mrs. Don Thetford Mr. and Mrs. Alex Thomas Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Mr. and Mrs. David W. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Jordan T. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Thompson Rev. and Mrs. Carter Threlkeld Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Thweatt Mr. and Mrs. Marc Tingley Mr. and Mrs. Terry Tippett Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Todd Mr. and Mrs. Michael Todd Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Trammell Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Tucker Darrell Tucker Mr. and Mrs. James D. Tutor Miss Rachel M. Tutor Mr. and Mrs. James Umlauf Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Van Hersh Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vander Zwaag Dr. and Mrs. Roger Vander Zwaag Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. VanderSteeg Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. VanderSteeg Ms. Alice J. Vargo Dr. and Mrs. Jacob A. Vargo, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Waddell Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Wages Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Andrew H. Walt Mr. and Mrs. Reed D. Walters Robert Walton Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Warren Mr. and Mrs. T. Michael Washburn Dr. Jenny and Dr. Jason A. Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Weaver Mr. and Mrs. John W. Webb Mr. and Mrs. Adam R. Webster Mr. and Mrs. Philip Webster Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Weisenborn Mr. and Mrs. Joe Welch Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weller Mr. Daniel Werdofa and Mrs. Fana Ezra Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Westbrook Mrs. Wanda Whaley Mr. and Mrs. William E. White Dr. and Mrs. Tommy N. Whited Mrs. Gwen Whittington Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Whittington Mr. and Mrs. Al Wicktom Mr. and Mrs. Barry L. Wicktom

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher C. Wiggins Mr. and Mrs. Britton Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Alex Williams Mr. and Mrs. Duke Williams Mr. and Mrs. John Williams Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Williams, III Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Womack Mr. and Mrs. Bradley S. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Worley Miss Meredith M. Wright Chia-Mei Yang Mrs. Barbara L. Yelverton Mr. and Mrs. Barry Yoakum Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Young Mr. and Mrs. Matt Young Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Young

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SUPPORT ECS | 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT

We give to the ECS Annual Fund because ECS has been such a blessing to our family. Our love for Jesus is our legacy to our children and grandchildren, and ECS has played a major role in imparting that. Many times we did not know if we would have the next tuition payment, but over and over again, the Lord provided. We want the legacy to continue, not just for our own family, but for others who desire the same.

—The Davis Family Suzie and Sam Davis / Tyler (‘95), Laura, Riley, John Winn, and Katey / Garrett (‘96), Courtney (‘98), Sam, Coco, and Rett / Cameron (‘01), Natalie, and Elizabeth / Cate (‘03), Spencer, Hudson, and Miller Foy / Suzanna (‘09) and Nathan Barnhart

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Evangelical Christian School PO Box 1030 • 7600 Macon Road Cordova, Tennessee 38088 ecseagles.com • 901-754-7217

Upcoming ECS Admissions Events LITTLE EAGLE DISCOVERY DAYS (PREK, JK, AND SK) October 25, 2017 9:00–10:00 a.m. (Art) November 7, 2017 9:00–10:00 a.m. (P.E.) December 4, 2017 9:00–10:00 a.m. (Christmas Story Time) February 8, 2018 9:00–10:00 a.m. (Music) March 8, 2018 9:00–10:00 a.m. (Spanish)

CAMPUS PREVIEWS AND SHADOW DAYS CAMPUS PREVIEWS (MS and US) 9:00–11:00 a.m.

November 2 | January 25.

SHADOW DAYS (MS and US) 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

October 20 | November 9 | February 8 | March 2 | April 6 CAMPUS PREVIEWS (MS only) 6:00–7:30 p.m.

November 7 COFFEE AND CONVERSATION (MS AND US) 9:00 a.m.

December 8 | February 12 CAMPUS PREVIEWS (LS only) November 16 6:00–7:30 p.m | February 1 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Visit ecseagles.com or email admissions@ecseagles.com for more information!

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