Trinity Today - Winter 2025-26

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T O D AY

WHAT ' S NE W

LIFE AT TCA

OUR CAMPUS

Did You Know?

100+ Things to Love About TCA

C ON N ECTI N G TH E TR I NIT Y C H R I STIAN ACAD EMY C O M M UNIT Y

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EDITOR KEVIN MCCONAGHY Director of Marketing & Communication

DESIGN/CREATIVE DIRECTOR CLARISSA BERRY ’19 Graphic Designer & Publications Coordinator

ALUMNI OFFICE BETH HARWELL Director of Alumni

ADVISORY BOARD DR. JEFF D. WILLIAMS ’88 Head of School BEV BIRMINGHAM JULIE BROWN WENDI BYERLY JENNIE KESLER DR. FRAN LEGBAND AMY EDWARDS PRIDEAUX ’89 BRIAN SPENCE ’98 CAMILLE LANGFORD WALKER ’82 CRAIG WILSON LISA WONG JUSTIN ZAPPIA

BOARD OF TRUSTEES DERIC EUBANKS Chair WENDY HERMES Vice Chair STACEY DORÉ Past Chair JT COATS MARK DYER DAVID HARPER JOHN HINCKLEY ’00 LUCKY LOCKETT HOLDEN LUNSFORD ADAM MCKELVEY BRANDON WADDELL ’97 CRAIG WENNING LISA WHITAKER

ABOUT US TRINITY TODAY is the official magazine of Trinity Christian Academy.

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Educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God.

contents FEATURE

Did You Know

100+ Things to Love About TCA CAMPUS & COMMUNITY

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 03 GOOD WORKS 04 HONOR ROLL 05 CL ASS ACTS 06

ATHLETICS

SPORTS SEASON RECAPS 12 A look back at our fall sports teams: football, cross country and volleyball.

Learn interesting and littleknown facts about our school, including things that are brandnew this year, insights into life at TCA, trivia about our campus and a celebration of the people — students, volunteers, faculty, staff, alumni and leadership — who make Trinity Christian Academy the great place it is.

WHAT'S NEW 14 LIFE AT TCA 16 OUR CAMPUS 18 PEOPLE • Students & Volunteers 19 • Faculty & Staff 20 • Alumni 21 • Board of Trustees 23 • Leadership at TCA 24 • TCA Foundation 26

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IN MEMORIAM 28 L AST WORD 29

From the

Head of School

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n my role, I get the privilege of having a behind-the-scenes look at what happens throughout the entire school — not just in one classroom or on one staff team.

And I am constantly encouraged by everything that I get to see or hear about. I sometimes even snap photos as I go through the day so that I can share them at faculty and staff meetings and encourage others with the little things that can be seen around our campus.

TCA is the kind of place where, the more you get to really see it and the more you know about it, the more reasons you have to love it. You get to see how much the people here truly care about every student, and you hear stories of teachers or administrators going above and beyond to provide individual help to that one student with that one subject. Stepping into different classrooms, you get to observe how our teachers are truly masters of their craft, able to make tough concepts understandable in a way that sticks with the students and somehow make it interesting and fun at the same time. You see how biblical truth is taught in everything from science to languages to art.

Behind the scenes, you would see how much prayer plays a role at our school, from praying in team meetings, to faculty having designated prayer rooms to pray for their students, to students gathering on their own time to pray for each other. You get to hear our students in chapel singing heartfelt worship and sharing stories of God’s grace. And you get to see how God is working in these young lives, shaping them from the littlest preK students into confident, discerning, thoughtful Christ-followers who are equipped to share truth, live wisely and make a positive impact on the world.

I am deeply grateful to be part of a community where this kind of work is happening every day. Thank you for being part of TCA and for partnering with us as we continue this Christ-centered mission together.

To God be the glory,

DR. JEFF D. WILLIAMS '88 Head of School

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Good Works National Merit Awards

Congratulations to Samuel Qian and Nathan Youn for being named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists!

Students from across the country entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT. The highest-scoring students, representing less than one percent of high school seniors in the United States, were named as semifinalists. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships, totaling nearly $26 million, which will be awarded in the spring. These scholarships recognize not only outstanding academic achievement, but also leadership, school involvement and the potential for continued success at the collegiate level.

Congratulations also to Caroline Hatton for being recognized as a National Merit Commended Student! Out of the more than 1.3 million students who took the PSAT, about 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

College Board Recognition Congratulations to our College Board National Recognition Program recipients from the class of 2026: Sean Brownfield: First-Generation Recognition Award, Hispanic Recognition Award Lucas Cavazos: Hispanic Recognition Award Dannica Jenkins: African American Recognition Award Jaime Ramirez Leyva: Indigenous Recognition Award, First-Generation Recognition Award, Hispanic Recognition Award Macie Munoz: First-Generation Recognition Award Victoria Zuniga: Hispanic Recognition Award In addition, the College Board has issued a new School Recognition Award to seniors and juniors who excel in the PSAT or on AP tests. The seniors who qualify for the School Recognition Award are Brent Baker, Kevin Carter, Sarah Chung, Matthew Drake, Caroline Hatton, Boaz Henderson, Hayes Hermes, Hayden Key, Chloe Kimbrough, Sebastian Lee, Samuel Qian, Avery Spence, Shea Spivey, Cavanaugh Tripp, Avalon Wilburn, Camille Williams, Nathan Youn and Victoria Zuniga.

Among juniors, Lauren Couturier, Andrew Crawford, Wyatt Gard, Brady Grantham, Sophie Huang, Andrea Johnson, Evelyn Keramidas, Caleb Kim and Emi Nguyen all received the School Recognition Award.

Advanced Drama

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ive of our Advanced Drama students competed at the Texas Thespians Festival with nearly 8,000 other students across the state. Congrats to Chloe Belew, Caroline Broyles and Hope Taylor for qualifying for nationals, and to Chloe Belew for receiving a perfect score and making it to the semi-finals for “Mainstage!”

All-State Musicians

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ongratulations to alto Leighton Weber and soprano Chloe Voss for being selected to the TPSMEA All-State Choir; clarinetist Sophie Huang and trumpeter Brian Rodriguez for winning positions in the TPSMEA AllState Band; Duncan Ramsey for being awarded the position of Jazz Guitarist in the TPSMEA AllState Jazz Band; and violinist Scarlett Dougherty for being selected to the TPSMEA All-State Orchestra.

Congratulations also to the following students on their placement in ATSSB All-Region Bands: • Elizabeth Hartgrove, oboe • Sophie Huang, clarinet • Sebastian Lee, clarinet • Rylann Mikeska, French horn • Parker Reed, trumpet • Brian Rodriguez, trumpet • Jon Ross, French horn • William Kim, clarinet

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The Honor Roll C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S T O A L L T H E S E S T U D E N T S W H O M A D E T H E F I R S T S E M E S T E R H O N O R R O L L S :

Summa Cum Laude GPA OF 4.2 OR HIGHER

SENIORS Hannah Adams Lucy Anderson Olivia Arnold Brent Baker Ellery Barton Bliss Bell Lacie Betts Delaney Borud Ella Bricker Caroline Broyles Kevin Carter Lucas Cavazos Tyler Chiang Brandon Chou Sarah Chung Hannah Grace Coleman Brooke Davis Lilly Grace Dobrient Scotty Drake Grace Fuller Tesla Galvis Greer Goldenberg Wagner Graham Cameron Ham Olivia Hammonds Caroline Hatton Boaz Henderson Hayes Hermes Annabelle Johnson Caitlin Johnson Hayden Key Collin Kilgore Chloe Kimbrough Sebastian Lee Reid Lindsay Pauline Malickal Charlotte March Mary Mosley Kate Overmann Carsen Prideaux Lauren Prideaux Samuel Qian Addison Rackley Taylor Ramsey Avery-Kate Spence Shea Spivey Adysen Thibaudeau Cavanaugh Tripp Olivia Tristan Kendall Truitt Violet Truly Annie Turner Jonah Webber Katelyn Westover Avalon Wilburn Camille Williams Avery Womble Kennedy Wood Elizabeth Woods Hannah Yeager Nathan Youn

JUNIORS Hannah Applewhite Iris Bell Milena Berezhna Lauren Boylan Lily Brewer Caris Collins Lauren Couturier Caroline Craighead Andrew Crawford Preston Dean Elizabeth Furlich

Wyatt Gard Brady Grantham Presley Griffin Jillian Gulbas Anna Gurganus Kendall Hamrick Kennedy Harris Sophie Huang Kate Jackson Reid Johannsen Andrea Johnson Natalia Kattan Evelyn Keramidas Caleb Kim Brandon Lankford Ethan Lewis Noah Liu Will Loukas Kapp McKelvey Rylann Mikeska Carolyn Nguyen Emi Nguyen Trey Nunnally Beck Olinghouse Izzi Opsal Boyd Pou Grace Powers Allison Rylander Trent Sedberry Jackson Shaul Kat Taylor Cale Thexton Raylee Toney Grayson Tucker Josef Vidaud Sadie Wayman Caleb Wenning Thomas West Sarah Wong Hutton Wright Wendy Yang Isabelle Yiu Zach Zeleskey

SOPHOMORES Will Anderson Nathan Cheung Hayden Dunn Anna Gee Ellie Hammonds Winnie Henderson Lena Hotchkiss Brady Lee Janet Lu Jordan Macatee Greyson McCauley Reid Moise Jackson Pattillo Kinley Poole Duncan Ramsey Parker Reed Daniel Russ Olivia Spence Mack Sykes Isabella Wallace Peyton Walton Austin Webb Hank Womble

FRESHMEN KK Ball Brooks Barton Tyler Basom Carter Bovermann Hillary Cashin Sadie Curran Hunter deVenny Henry Dickinson Scarlett Dougherty Val Figueroa Harper Foley Rachel George Tatum Giles Emma Green Camden Haas Gavin Hamrick

Everleigh Herrell Lila Hulme Anaiya Jackson Grace Kim Riley Lindsay Lilly Lipe Parker Lowe Jessie Lu Kate Martin Adeline Micek Anne Charlotte Pittman Griffin Sedberry Ben Solomon Jack Solomon Olivia Stone Chloe Voss Davis Wenning Sam Whitmire Caroline Younger Jack Zugaro

8TH GRADE Luke Dorsey Hanna Furr Sean Huang Chloe Li Taylor May Emily Miller William Pattillo Preston Tom

7TH GRADE Jacob Bricker Margaret Clack Makenna Eidsvig Ryan Foley Hank Hallman Willow Kruse Adeline McClintock Connor McKendrick Sadie Reed Grayson Sheetz Grant Truitt Connor Wagers Avery Wenning

Magna Cum Laude GPA OF 3.8–4.19 SENIORS Caroline Antush Kieffer Barclay Gabriel Binkley Annie Blocker Clary Bogda Sean Brownfield Avery Bunch Reese Cherry Theo Cheung Hunter Flatt Chase Griffin Mateo Griffin Lily Jeane Hayes Annabelle Hestwood Ryan Janacek Izzy Karr Maddie Karr Ella Krone Campbell Laible CK Lyons Megan McMullen Macie Munoz Beck Nelson Nora Newman Sam Pickett Jaime Ramirez Leyva Brian Rodriguez

Maddie Scott Katie Scott Presley Simpson Ava Solomon Katie Spears Scotland Stewart Bo Sykes Avery Wetzel Victoria Zuniga

JUNIORS Lilly Bain Andrew Beumer Kate Black Nataleigh Brown Grant Daelke Zoe Dorroh Zachary Fitzgerald Riley Gadoci Hunter Haas Sophia Haas Kaki Hanna Reese Howard Caden Jobe Jordyn LaCour Taylor Lang Jackson McConathy Grayson Morris Drew Parrill Emilia Powers Jackson Rhodes Piper Seely MJ Smith Austin Sonju Lyla Swaldi Drew Thompson Blakely Wade Andrew West Andrew Wetzel Wynne Whitehead Olivia Whorton Kaylee Zelaya

SOPHOMORES Matthew Carter Ryan Chou Eden Dudley-Berry Bri Eidsvig Addy Gadoci Julien Gean Abby George Knox Grzych Mason Kilgore Blake Kruse Jacob Lee Jayden Lee Margot McClintock Cashdon McKinney Anya Ouimette Lola Petty Campbell Quisenberry Arie Roossien Jon Ross Harry Stoops Leighton Weber

FRESHMEN Renee Abshire Christian Azevedo Garrett Brown April Cashin Thomas Clack Allie Cooksey Cale Cooper Jack Copeland Charlie Dennis Hadley Dillard Aly Dominguez Jenna Doyle Drew Fletcher Henry French Crosby Gard Knox Giles Jax Goldenberg Harper Griffin Charlie Hagan

Chloe Ibeto Bree Imah Reagan Johnson Alexandra Kern Weston Kutz Lauren Lampe Bryant Lankford Lilly Low Shepherd McMullen Georgia Montgomery Madeline Morrison Caroline Muccio Isaac Quiroz Olivia Rumpler Cannon Seiferd Emma Shuford Stella Staszak Sydney Stewart Channing Stone Rachel Sutton Caroline Taylor Trinon Volbeda Mason Wagers Miller Walk Jubilee Wilson Jayden Yiu

8TH GRADE Lacy Acevedo Rhett Akers Quinn Belcher Hadley Bland Henry Chen Jake Durrett Katie Ehmke Kate Fitzgerald Gillian Futrell Eve Griffin Haven Gulbas Karolina Haas Kinslee Hays Corinne Laible Laine Lockett Leslie Maddox Mollie McKelvey Dylan Meyers Kyla Nelson Leo Nima Jiannie No Annalisa Palazzo Zoe Ramireddy Daniel Smith Ali Soileau Landon Tapella Destiny Thompson Gavin Wilder Sadie Jo Womble

7TH GRADE Paxton Arrington Luke Atkins Casen Badger Landry Billman Micah Covington Virginia Dando Adrien De Deken Miles Dickinson Grace Engram Kate Fletcher Emerson Freeman Caroline French Dean Griffin Lauren Hamrick Davis Heckel Charlotte Henderson Alana Jackson Kaitlyn Kastalanych Emery Kephart William Kim Jackson Kunkel Blake Lankford Gracee Lawton Julia Lee Rawles Lehman Presley Lilja Saylor Lilja

Cammie McMullen Elliott Micek Wyatt Miller Andrey Moskvin Beau Parks Abi Philip Kendall Poole Taylor Ramsey Dylan Reed Reese Robinson Gracie Rortvedt Arianna Sangram Addison Scalzitti Harrison Scott Preston Seiferd Sam Shuck Leah Sutton Cooper Sykes Emery Thibaudeau Harper Toney Christiane Vega Flores Truett Volbeda Katherine Voss Kyla Wallace Knox Walton Clark Wang Henry Whitmire Sydney Whitten Estella Williams Tenny Wood Leon Zhang

Eleanor Fusch Elizabeth Hartgrove Court Hatton Jeff Kunkel Bentley Long Ally Matthews Ellie Mattox Cullen May Cooper Nolen Owen Oliver Miles Pool Holden Rice Sloane Romo Max Scott Eli Thomson Sadot Zuniga

Cum Laude

8TH GRADE

GPA OF 3.5–3.79 SENIORS Connor Anderson Nicky Bayliss Sloan Broekemeier Christian Cox Peyton Eastep Julia Erhart Jack Ferem Graham French Maclaren Freundt Parker Matthews Samantha Niederhofer Reed Peron Grayson Sedberry Harrison Solomon Noah Stinson Hope Taylor Jude Tredennick Jonathan Yeh

JUNIORS Jackson Adams Cohen Carreker Charlie Cox Kate Engram Eddie Franco Robby Friedrich Maddie Griffin Audrey Herd Grayson May Lucas McIntyre Lilly Nugent Josh Standard Stella Stinson Mary Wood

SOPHOMORES Sawyer Bland Owen Burch Nixon Choi Sam Davis Vanessa Dessommes Molly Ellis

FRESHMEN Lillie Kate Anderson Nicholas Beaty Ryan Butts Caitlyn Collins Carter Johnson Michael March Riley Moses Peyton Parks Stella Simpson Walker Spence Molly Thompson Lola Wagstaff Maggie Zeleskey

Kinsler Balli Luke Boaz Gilly Bonifaz Chase Bosacker Jack Burkett Ellie Davis James Davis Andy de Manincor Easton Franz Jonathan Haight Layla Joyce Hudson Emma Imadomwanyi MacKenzie McLane Truett O'Brien Lilah Roossien Livy Rosinski Michael Russ Cora Scott Rowan Spence Mia Thomson Charlie Townsend Violet Tristan Willa Waddell

7TH GRADE Jack Amerson Andrew Azevedo Ariella Behrend Elizabeth Burns Darcy Butts Benji Ceder Madeline Drake Becca George Hazel Goldsmith Lillian Herrell Gemma Hickey Eli Johns Mabel Jones Brady Knight Lauren Liu Preston Parker Eli Pierce Ryan Ross Will Schulte Dagny Shadonix Brooklyn Skertich Maxwell Steen Hannah Grace Stoops Hannah Sykes Parker Tyroch Lillian Whitaker

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THANKSGIVING PEN PALS At TCA, every kindergartener is matched up with a third-grade pen pal at the start of the school year. These pen pals meet multiple times a year and quickly become fast friends. This Thanksgiving, the two grades came together for a feast to celebrate all that we are grateful for at TCA!

Lower School

ADJECTIVE FASHION SHOW Our first-graders strutted their stuff in sparkly skirts, colorful hats and shiny shoes during the Adjective Fashion Show! Each student dressed in clothing that represented different adjectives as they learned about parts of speech. It was a fabulous, dazzling and creative day in the Lower School, where our teachers make learning fun!

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KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP Our little Texans showed their parents everything they’ve learned about the Lone Star State, enjoyed a petting zoo full of farm animals, played fun games and wrapped up the day with a hayride. It was a joyful time of making memories together.

PREK FIREFIGHTER VISIT It’s a big day when lights and sirens come to preK! We loved having the Addison Fire and Police Departments visit and explain how they protect our community. We are grateful for their service and for the example they provide of helping others.

PHOTOS BY MADDIE CHURCHWELL '12

ABC BOOT CAMP Our kindergarteners graduated from ABC Boot Camp! After six weeks of learning their letters and sounds, they celebrated with a fun-filled letter parade, scavenger hunt and alphabet obstacle course. We sure are proud of our cadets!

PALEONTOLOGIST DAY First-grade explorers spent the day discovering what it means to be a paleontologist — digging for fossils, reading about the prehistoric world and learning how scientists study the past. It was a fun, hands-on experience that sparked curiosity and wonder as students learned more about God’s incredible creation.

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CLASS ACTS CUNEIFORM Fifth-graders got to experience being a scribe in ancient Mesopotamia in their history class. Using clay and a stylus, students translated a message of their choice from English to the ancient cuneiform writing system. Fifth-grade history covers ancient civilizations, from about 3,000 B.C. to the fall of the Roman Empire in A.D. 476, and shows the development of the Christian faith during those years.

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PHOTO BY MADDIE CHURCHWELL '12

PHOTO BY MADDIE CHURCHWELL '12

TRENCH DAY After studying World War I and reading the novel All Quiet on the Western Front, eighth-grade students gained a better understanding of what soldiers endure and the effects of war. On Trench Day, students wore camouflage and participated in a simulation of basic training, following orders, singing patriotic songs, practicing proper salutes and engaging in a dodgeball “battle.”

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MITOSIS In seventh-grade science, students learn about mitosis — the process by which a cell divides and forms two new cells with identical DNA — using materials like yarn, twine and pairs of socks. This hands-on activity helps students visualize a process too small to see while recognizing the order and design God built into all living things.

PHOTO BY JEFF MCWHORTER '05

PHOTO BY MADDIE CHURCHWELL '12

MIDDLE SCHOOL WORSHIP TEAM Our eighth-grade worship team leads their teachers and peers in song at the Middle School’s weekly “Connect Four” service. The worship team practices throughout the week and is led by Middle School Choir Director Sharla Davidson. It is an opportunity for students to grow in their faith and their abilities while honoring our King.

PHOTO BY MADDIE CHURCHWELL '12

MATH GROCERY MARKET After completing a unit on ratios, rates and proportions, our sixth-grade students put their learning into action by shopping for the best deals at a pop-up grocery market. Calculating unit price is a practical, real-world skill every consumer can use!

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CLASS ACTS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD In Honors Scientific Research and Design, students build an electric vehicle for a Science Olympiad competition. The students use an engineering computer-aided design (CAD) program to help design the vehicle within the parameters that are given. They then construct it and program it to move through a course in a set period of time.

Upper School

PHOTOS BY MADDIE CHURCHWELL '12

LEADERSHIP CLASS For the past three years, our Honors Leadership class has partnered with the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy on Frankford Road in Addison.

Through this collaboration, students hear from owner Ryan Allen, explore Chick-fil-A’s leadership model and take part in a curriculum centered on servant leadership. Each semester, they put this knowledge into action by completing a service project that benefits the community.

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PHOTO BY JEFF MCWHORTER '05

PHOTO BY JEFF MCWHORTER '05

SCULPTURE & CERAMICS Upper School artists refine pieces of pottery in Honors Sculpture and Ceramics class. Students in the class learn how to throw pieces on the pottery wheel and finish their work with different carving techniques and glazes.

PHOTO BY JEFF MCWHORTER '05

PHOTO BY MADDIE CHURCHWELL '12

PHOTO BY KEVIN MCCONAGHY

SENIOR PEP RALLY Our varsity cheer and pom teams lead our senior football players in a few cheers and a dance routine during their senior pep rally. Spirit team members dressed in T-shirts that represented their colleges as they cheered on our fall varsity sports teams. Our senior crew members led the Upper School in a game of trivia based on memories from the seniors’ years at TCA. We love this TCA tradition!

AP GOVERNMENT Before the November election, a local TV crew stops by Stephen Kimbrough’s AP Government class to learn how he encourages young voters to get involved. A recent graduate wrote back from college this fall to express how the preparation in Mr. Kimbrough’s class turned a difficult university-level class into an easy review of what was already learned at TCA.

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FOOTBALL The TCA varsity football team had all of its wins on the road this year, highlighted by a 51-10 win at Nolan Catholic on November 7. Offensively, the Trojans scored 40 points or more in all three of their victories, while holding opponents under 20 points on five occasions.

Senior wide receiver Chase Griffin finished the regular season with 11 touchdowns, which was the most in a single season since Kenny Nelson in 2016.

Griffin put the finishing touches on his TCA career with season highs in touchdowns (12) and receiving yards (915), finishing with 24 touchdown receptions and over 1,600 yards in his three-year career.

Griffin earned Honorable Mention All-State, Second Team All-District and Academic All-State honors. He was joined in those same categories by fellow senior Campbell Laible.

Additionally, the following Trojans earned TAPPS postseason honors: Hudson Ingram, Ryan Janacek, Collin Kilgore, Jude Tredennick and Walker Zolfo.

VOLLE YBALL A Trojan Volleyball program that has been taking steady steps in its development over the last several years broke through during the 2025 season. TCA posted 13 wins on the year, 10 coming in the form of a sweep, and went 3-3 in district play, earning the right to host a playoff game for the first time since the squad’s run to the state semifinals in 2020.

Junior Olivia Whorton ended the season as the District MVP, a First Team All-State selection, a First Team All-District member and an Academic All-State award winner. She is joined on the All-State list by teammate Nora Newman, who was dubbed an Honorable Mention All-State selection, the District Offensive Player of the Year, a First Team All-District member and an Academic All-State award winner.

In addition to Whorton and Newman, congratulations to Lily Brewer, Nataleigh Brown, Lily Hayes, Natalia Kattan, Parker Lowe, Maddie Scott, Sydney Stewart, Peyton Walton and Sarah Wong for earning TAPPS postseason honors.

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PHOTOS BY JEFF McWHORTER '05 PHOTOS BY JEFF MCWHORTER '05; SPRING SHOW PHOTOS BY JAY PARKER

CRO S S COUNTRY A young roster for the Trojan Cross Country program continued to get better each and every week throughout the season. The growth of the team was on full display during the TAPPS championships in Waco on October 31.

In the final meet of the season, several Trojans stepped up to deliver season-best and personal-best performances. Senior Avery Womble shaved 30 seconds off his previous personal best, shattering the old mark with a new time of 19:10.21. Womble was followed

by Hayden Dunn, Sebastian Lee and Jack Zugaro.

On the girls side, Jessie Lu led the way for TCA. Vanessa Dessommes, Lilly Low, Audrey Herd and Emily Radovic rounded out the Trojan roster.

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Trinity Today Winter 2025–26 Vol. 20 – No. 1

Did You Know?

WHAT ' S NE W

LIFE AT TCA

OUR CAMPUS

Photos by Jeff McWhorter ’09 & Maddie Churchwell ’12

PEOPLE

100+ Things to Love About TCA There are a million reasons why Trinity Christian Academy is such a great place; some of those reasons are better-known than others. From brand-new additions this school year to fun trivia about our faculty and staff, here are some things you may not have known about TCA — until now.

WHAT ' S NE W

New Schedule

New Classes

The Middle School and Upper School implemented new class schedules this year, following research-based best practices for student learning.

One of the benefits of the new schedule—and one of the reasons for the change—is that it allows students to take an additional class each year.

Two of the new classes are Freshman Bible and Sophomore Bible. With the new dedicated Bible classes added to the existing Bible classes at other grade levels, all students study the Bible in class each year at TCA. In the Upper School, students read through and study the entire Bible, Genesis through Revelation, over the course of their freshman, sophomore and junior years. Seniors study apologetics and learn how to defend their faith in the face of the different worldviews they are likely to encounter in college and beyond.

The additional class period also means that students have more opportunities to choose electives

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and pursue areas of interest. For example, in World Languages, Middle School students can now start studying Spanish and French in eighth grade, in addition to Latin. Students who take Latin in MS can now continue their studies with Latin II in the US. In the Lower School, a new World Languages and Culture class allows students to rotate through learning French, Mandarin and Spanish each year. Lessons integrate Bible verses and mission-focused projects, helping students see how language can be used to serve others and share the gospel around the world.

The Middle School offers a new class in fifth and sixth grade called RISE, which stands for Reading, Individualized practice, Social skills and Executive function.

Innovation internships, such as the new Peer Tutoring Network, give students the opportunity to learn by doing and teaching, gaining leadership experience while helping others.

A new Innovation Department in the Upper School allows students to learn technology, engineering, business and leadership skills. A new Honors Entrepreneurship class is working to design, build, market and operate a new coffee shop in the US, which is expected to open in 2026. The class gave all US students the opportunity to vote on a name for the coffee shop, with “Grounded” being the winner.

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his February will feature TCA’s first-ever Discover Week, during which MS and US students will gain experiences and learn new skills that can serve them throughout life. Options include taking one-week classes on anything from AI to gardening; having an internship with a local business and being mentored by a TCA parent or alum; or going on a domestic or international trip focused on either mission work or history and culture.

In band, the new Outdoor Performance Ensemble means that TCA now has a marching band, complete with new uniforms. The uniforms were unveiled on the October 23 senior night football game.

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International Fair Upper School students initiated, organized and ran TCA’s first International Fair in November.

The students set up booths and represented over 20 countries from around the world. In addition to all the Upper School students, fourth-graders were able to attend to learn about different cultures, try some different foods and fill out their “passports.” The TCA Global Bridge Club put on the event, while the student-run Korean American Youth Artists of Texas sponsored a mariachi band to perform during the fair.

Prayer & Worship

US Humanities Teacher Grant Waldron leads a Tuesday morning prayer with students before school. The students use the Book of Common Prayer and read through Bible passages together.

Of their own initiative and on their own time, a number of US students started gathering before school once a week to pray and worship together.

Upper School faculty members have also designated prayer rooms for each of the eight class periods, so that teachers can gather during their off periods to pray together.

Clubs There are 27 student clubs that meet each week in the Upper School. The students gather to practice or learn about a wide range of interests, including philanthropy, STEM, cars, crafts, world affairs, chess and rock music.

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Big Blue The top-selling snack in Big Blue is Miss Vickie’s Salt and Vinegar Chips, while the number one drink is Texas’s own Dr Pepper.

Christmas Spirit To help spread Christmas cheer, faculty and staff decorated 47 doors across campus for December.

About 80 dads donned festive sweaters and Santa hats to serenade students from preK to sixth grade with Christmas Carols.

Crew The TCA Crew is an all-male hype squad dedicated to bringing energy and school spirit to football games, pep rallies and campus events. Members serve as leaders in the student section helping lead chants, keep the crowd engaged and support our pom and cheer teams in building Trojan pride all season long.

This Year's Crew: Graham French Jack Ferem Charli Montgomery Beck Nelson Scotty Drake Connor Anderson Jude Lamb Grayson Sedberry Rhett Roberts Reed Perron

Dressing Up Though the Upper School has long had themed dress-up days during homecoming week, this is the first year that the entire school took part in a dress-up day, with students (and teachers) having the option to dress as their favorite Disney characters.

Last year, Blue Threads — TCA’s volunteer-run uniform resale — sold 2,575 pieces of clothing.

The proceeds from these sales funded the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon (FASAL), other teacher appreciation events like Dips and Desserts, all the furniture that is in the MCB Lobby outside Big Blue and the table umbrellas outside the Upper School Commons.

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Fun facts about our campus and community OUR CAMPUS LS Ark The Lower School building is constructed to the same dimensions as Noah’s ark.

Coats of Many Colors At the start of this school year, the accumulated dozens of layers of paint on the Rock created a coating 1/4” thick.

Three millstones were placed on campus this fall, one outside each of the three schools.

The millstones, which were inspired by Bible passages such as Matthew 18:6, serve as a reminder of the weighty importance of our mission to teach “these little ones” the truth and guide them to follow Christ.

The students, faculty and staff combined used about 2.8 million sheets of paper in the last year.

New privacy screens have been added to the security fences outside the LS and preK playgrounds.

New Dance Studio

Banner Year

There is a new dance studio on the second floor of the PreK Building for the Trojan Belles and pom team to practice in.

There are over 11,000 square feet of banners on campus.

Lots of Lots

Check It Out In addition to books or films, students can check out telescopes in the US library and Renaissance costumes in the MS Library.

There are 887 parking spaces in the various parking lots on campus.

Space to Play

1 of 7,000

There are four gyms on campus (including the Lower School Cafeteria) and three auditoriums (including the Lower School Cafeteria).

About 7,000 copies of each issue of Trinity Today are printed and distributed to the TCA community, including this one.

Keeping It Cool

Technology

There are 184 air conditioners on campus, all of which have to be maintained or replaced on a regular basis.

There are about 2,700 technology devices on campus.

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Exterior Screens

The total size of all buildings on campus is 298,305 square feet.

The TCA campus covers about 40 acres.

Printing

The events team rented 1,580 chairs for guests to use on Grandparents Day in the LS.

The Buildings

The Grounds

Millstones

PEOPLE

Students Learning & Loving to Read Last school year, students in second, third and fourth grade read a total of 230,525,171 words.

New Families

Game Time

Singing & Serving

Happy Birthday!

TCA athletic teams take part in more than 500 sporting events each year.

Senior Charlotte March is also a singer and songwriter.

This summer, she released an original song, “Sunday Lunches and Fairy Houses,” inspired by her summers at Camp Desoto.

After the tragic flooding at Camp Mystic and around Kerrville, she donated proceeds from her song to support flood victims and matched all donations herself.

The Parent-Teacher Fellowship purchases, personalizes and delivers birthday treats to all 288 employees each year.

MS Drama It’s not quite “76 trombones,” but 67 Middle School students performed in the fall production of Music Man Jr.

There are 222 new students at TCA in the 2025-26 school year, including 123 new-to-TCA families.

Legacies There are 33 new legacy students at TCA this year and 269 legacy students overall, representing 144 current legacy families. A legacy family is when a TCA alum has children who attend TCA.

Christmas Giving TCA’s Operation Christmas Child collected 1,239 gift boxes to give to children around the world for Christmas in 2025.

US Leadership 61 Upper School students serve as leadership and innovation interns throughout the school, working a total of about 4,750 hours over the course of the year.

Engineering Inspiration Grayson Tucker was team captain on a robotics team that placed first at the Belton District Meet and won the Engineering Inspiration Award.

CrossFit Games Addy Gadoci is the top-ranked CrossFit Games participant in the United States in her age range.

Volunteers Parents Serving During the 2025-26 school year, parents will serve over 5,000 volunteer hours at TCA.

Soles4Souls Sixth-graders donated 303 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls.

Third-Generation Trojans There are also seven thirdgeneration students at TCA — children who have both a parent and grandparent who graduated from TCA.

Student Entrepreneurs Outside of school, sophomore Hamilton Wood started a power washing business, while senior Hayden Key has a business making handdecorated paper banners.

Roman Forum Fifth-graders donated $1,808 of proceeds from Roman Forum to Feed My Starving Children.

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Faculty & Staff Special Skills Famous Connections College Counselor Caryn Thexton went to the same high school as Brad Pitt.

US Humanities Teacher Grant Waldron is a former professional disc golf player.

Costume Designer

SAGE Dining

Second-Grade Teacher Bethany Simkins made the cheerleading uniforms for the movie Bring It On Again.

The SAGE Dining team serves close to 300,000 meals each year to students, faculty and staff.

Gambist

Cooking With Bill

US Librarian Haley Moore ’97 plays the viola de gamba, a Renaissanceera string instrument favored by Louis XIV.

SAGE Food Service Director Craig Ford played a round of golf with Bill Murray and taught him how to make pancakes.

When MS Science Teacher Susanna Plemons was a very young child singing in her small church choir, she sang with Elvis Presley one Sunday.

In college, Art Teacher Brian Magnuson was both a Division I football player and Division I cheerleader.

Receptionist Reeve Pearce was pen pals with Julie Andrews.

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US Math Teacher Jamie Donahue spent eight months with Africa Inland Mission teaching secondary school in rural northern Kenya to a nomadic tribe called the Rendille.

The Office of Admission held 16 previews last year, along with 84 campus tours and 76 shadow days for MS and US candidates. They process over 400 applications in a typical year.

When she was 14 years old, Fourth-Grade Teacher Haleigh Manhkong ’09 helped dig up an 800-pound dinosaur bone.

Director of Marketing and Communications Kevin McConaghy was a founding member of a clown ministry in junior high and high school.

Safety & Security The five full-time members of TCA’s safety and security team are all former Dallas police officers and have a combined 189 years of experience, including the 164 years as Dallas police officers prior to joining the TCA staff. Additionally, two active officers with the Addison police department are on campus each school day to help keep everyone safe.

Paleontologist

Clown Ministry

Pen Pals With Julie

Sixth-Grade Science Teacher Stephen Megison ’06 was one of the original, inaugural TCA Crew members when he was a student here.

Admission

Africa Inland Mission Cheerleading Football Player

Singing With Elvis

Crew Founder

All in a Day’s Work Facilities The facilities team handles about 4,000 maintenance requests each year.

Human Resources The HR team receives over 1,500 job applications a year and performed 842 background checks during the 2024-25 school year.

Nurses The three school nurses have a combined total of 95 years of nursing experience and 52 years in the TCA school clinic. On average, the clinic sees over 50 students per day, and they screen more than 600 students each year for vision and hearing.

Alumni

Alumni Art Winners This year’s Family and Alumni Art Show in the TAG featured 40 talented alumni artists.

Congratulations to former TCA art teacher Jimmie Hudson for winning first place, Rose Duncan ’23 for placing second and alumni parent Nataliya Plambeck for placing third.

All Alumni Counting the class of 2025, there are now 4,683 total TCA alumni.

Trojan True The Alumni Association is led by 18 board members, representing classes from 1982 to 2016, who plan all the alumni events each year.

Queen & King Candidates for TCA’s homecoming queen — and, since last year, homecoming king — are chosen for exhibiting the character qualities of gentleness, compassion and integrity.

Congratulations to 2025 Homecoming Queen Tesla Galvis and Homecoming King Chase Griffin.

Alumni Dinner Close to 500 alumni and their families attended our homecoming alumni dinner on October 3.

Dads Bible Study There is a new dads Bible study for alumni through Practice Ministries to help dads disciple their sons and daughters.

Reunions There are 10 class reunions every homecoming.

Back on the Field More than 30 players and coaches from the 1999 district champion and 2000 state champion football teams attended this year’s homecoming game and were recognized on the field.

Jimmie Hudson, First Place

Alumni Networking

Alumni Band Alumni band members showed their music skills by playing with the Trojan band at homecoming.

We welcomed more than 50 alumni to our fall alumni networking event on entrepreneurship, led by moderator Trey Bowles ’95 and a panel including Caroline Costanzo Nix ’87, John Hinckley ’00 and Nick Pavey ’07. The next networking event is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Nataliya Plambeck, Third Place Rose Duncan ’23, Second Place

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TCA Homecoming

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Board of Trustees The TCA Board of Trustees is an essential part of school leadership.

But, as volunteers who do not work at the school, their work can sometimes be a bit more behind-the-scenes, and their role may be less well-known.

The members of the Board of Trustees are:

The Board of Trustees conducts long-term strategic planning for the school, oversees the school’s financial well-being, sets the school’s major policies and ensures the school is following its mission.

The Board of Trustees is also responsible for hiring, guiding and evaluating the head of school. Though they set overall policies and strategy, they are not responsible for or involved in the day-to-day operation and management of the school.

• Deric Eubanks, Chair

• Lucky Lockett

• Wendy Hermes, Vice Chair

• Holden Lunsford

• Stacey Doré, Past Chair

• Adam McKelvey

• JT Coats

• Brandon Waddell

• Mark Dyer

• Craig Wenning

• David Harper

• Lisa Whitaker

• John Hinckley

New Trustees

Holden Lunsford

Adam McKelvey

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dam McKelvey has recently retired and currently serves on the board of Knight Commercial Services, where he previously served as co-founder and CEO for the past 25 years. Adam has been married to Megan for 22 years, and they have three children. Mycah ’24 is a sophomore at Auburn University, Kapp is a junior and Mollie is in eighth grade; all three children have been at TCA since kindergarten. The family attends Watermark Community Church.

olden Lunsford is the CEO of Union Industrial Co., a private equity firm focused on industrial businesses and commercial real estate. Holden attended TCA starting in kindergarten and graduated in 2007. He and his wife, Hannah, have four children: Graham (second grade), James (kindergarten), Audrey (4 years) and Davis (1 year). The Lunsfords attend Northway Church.

Holden is honored to serve on the Board of Trustees and is passionate about the work that TCA does to further the Kingdom. “God used TCA and our community to draw me near to Him at a young age, train me as a disciple and enrich my life immeasurably. I pray that countless others would experience the same, just as we profess in our mission statement — ‘educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God.’ My family and I are very grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our beloved school and community.”

Adam is honored to serve TCA, a community that has profoundly shaped his family over the past 14+ years. “Our experience at TCA has been one of our greatest family blessings,” he shares.

“The entire TCA community, rooted in Christian values, has molded our children's hearts in ways we’ll forever be grateful for.”

Committed to upholding TCA’s vision of pursuing Christ through excellence, Adam looks forward to contributing to our enduring legacy.

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Leadership at TCA

Henry Morris Chief Development Officer TCA Foundation

These people are in new leadership roles at TCA, get to know them!

Henry Morris

Christine Metoyer

TCA Foundation Chief Development Officer

Head of Middle School

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fter an 18-year career as a finance executive, Henry heard God’s call to leave the corporate world and pursue full-time Christian ministry work with the Institute for Creation Research (ICR), a scientific research and education ministry where he served as director of donor relations and operations for fifteen years.

Under his leadership, Henry put his financial background to good use and built a comprehensive fundraising and stewardship program that transformed uninvolved followers into enthusiastic financial partners.

As an experienced development executive, Henry has led $37M+ campaigns, building donor pipelines, cultivating lasting relationships with high-capacity donors and family foundations, and executing strategic growth initiatives that led to significant increases in revenue. While with ICR, one of Henry’s great joys was helping build the ICR Discovery Center for Science & Earth History — a world-class museum that showcases the evidence that the Bible is right and its message is true. Henry brings a diverse blend of financial expertise, donor stewardship, corporate rigor, philanthropic leadership and spiritual maturity to the advancement field.

Henry holds a B.S. in Business Administration and a M.Div. in Christian Leadership, both from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and has significant

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fter two years in the Upper School as an assistant head, Christine Metoyer has now moved to the “meaningful middle” to serve as head of the Middle School.

charitable planning experience as a Certified Gift Planner. Henry and his wife, Kelli, have been blessed with five children and eight grandchildren, and they are active members of Denton Bible Church.

Henry is honored to serve as Chief Development Officer, guiding the TCA Foundation in its mission to support and strengthen our school’s Christ-centered vision.

TCA is a truly special place, and Henry is excited about the big things God has in store.

He looks forward to inspiring and encouraging supporters to steward their God-given resources in ways that will enhance the Lord’s work here at TCA for generations to come.

Mrs. Metoyer, known to most as “Metty,” brings a wealth of experience to the role. Before coming to TCA in the summer of 2023, she served as assistant head of the upper school at The Oakridge School in Arlington, Texas. Prior to that, she spent seventeen years at Houston Christian High School in Houston, Texas, as a teacher, history department chair and, eventually, the director of curriculum and instruction.

Her professional background spans both middle and high school classrooms in English and social studies, and it includes extensive leadership experience in curriculum development and

faculty support. With a deep love for the Lord, a passion for teaching and learning, and a heart for students and teachers alike, Mrs. Metoyer is well positioned to lead TCA’s Middle School with strength, insight and care.

Mrs. Metoyer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Political Science from Texas State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Grand Canyon University.

“I’m deeply grateful for the warm welcome I received this semester and am truly honored to step into this role alongside the administrative team and faculty,” Mrs. Metoyer shares. “It is a joy to work with such faithful and committed educators. I am eager to see how the Lord will continue to work through this amazing Middle School staff as we partner together in serving students — encouraging one another, growing together and keeping Christ at the center of all we do.”

Mrs. Metoyer and her husband, Aaron, will celebrate 30 years of marriage this summer and are proud parents to Matthew (28) and Micaela (24). The Metoyers are active members of Life Church in Keller, where they continue to serve their community in faith.

Christine Metoyer

Katie Kilpatrick

Laura Seiferd

Head of Middle School

Assistant Head of Upper School

Assistant Head of Lower School

Katie Kilpatrick

Laura Seiferd

Assistant Head of Upper School

Assistant Head of Lower School

educators and coaches can have in shaping students’ relationships with Christ and helping them discover and develop their Godgiven gifts for future vocations.

She believes the joyful, engaging atmosphere found in TCA classrooms is key to educating the whole person for the glory of God. She is committed to TCA’s values of Christ-centered education, excellence and fostering strong relationships with TCA families to create a rich community.

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atie Kilpatrick is a new assistant head of Upper School at TCA, filling the role previously held by Mrs. Metoyer.

Mrs. Kilpatrick has more than 16 years of experience in education.

She spent four years teaching at a Christian international school in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and then taught in the English department at J. J. Pearce High School in Richardson. She has been at TCA in the Upper School since 2014, and before this year taught juniorlevel American Humanities classes as well as the Honors Leadership class. She also led a mentoring program that pairs senior girls with female faculty and staff.

Mrs. Kilpatrick is dedicated to encouraging and equipping new teachers, and she is passionate about the influence Christian

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Baylor University. She also earned a Master of Arts in American History from Gettysburg College with an emphasis in presidential leadership.

“I love supporting Upper School teachers in pursuit of our mission,” Mrs. Kilpatrick says.

“The more time I spend visiting classrooms in this new role, the more moved I am by the way our teachers pour themselves out for all types of kids every day as well as modeling what it means to ‘love the Lord with all your mind.’”

Mrs. Kilpatrick and her husband, Ben, have twin sons, Jack and Will (third grade), who both attend TCA. The Kilpatricks are members at Mosaic Church of Richardson, where they are active in a small group and serve in Mosaic Kids.

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aura Seiferd joined the TCA staff this school year as a new assistant head of Lower School.

Mrs. Seiferd has held a variety of roles in both public and private education throughout her career, including as a teacher, behavior and instructional specialist, and district administrator. She previously served as district coordinator for behavior and specialized programming in Plano ISD, where she led multiple district support teams, partnered closely with families and campuses, and facilitated professional development across the district.

She has also served as the director of district development for STAR Support, helping district leaders across the country build evidencebased educational programs while also providing teacher workshops, in-class coaching and parent training.

Mrs. Seiferd views education as a ministry and is passionate about creating learning environments where students are known, supported and equipped to reach their God-given potential. With more than 20 years of experience in special education and a decade in educational leadership, she is deeply committed to serving all students with excellence, compassion and faith.

Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

“This school has been a place of meaningful learning and faithfilled growth for my family, and I’ve seen firsthand how Christcentered education shapes both hearts and minds,” Mrs. Seiferd says. “As assistant head of Lower School, I’m excited to partner with teachers and families to support joyful learning, academic excellence and the God-given potential of every child. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role and look forward to supporting our students and community in the year ahead.”

Mrs. Seiferd and her husband, Shane, have two sons, Cannon (ninth grade) and Preston (seventh grade), who both attend TCA. Their family is actively involved at Dallas Bible Church, where Laura serves as a small group leader for ninth-grade girls.

She attended Gonzaga University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Bachelor of Education in Special Education and a Master of Education in Special Education. She is also a

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TCA Foundation At TCA, we embrace a strong culture of philanthropy rooted in our rich history and united by our shared Christian calling—to invest in the lives of today’s students and those who will follow.

WAYS TO GIVE Gifts of Cash Simple and powerful! TCA gladly accepts checks, credit/debit cards, electronic funds transfers and outright cash gifts.

Every dollar makes a difference.

Gifts of Securities Donating appreciated stocks or mutual funds can offer tax advantages and are easy to arrange. You’ll receive a tax deduction for the value of the stock on the day it’s transferred to TCA. Contact the TCA Foundation for transfer details.

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) If you’re 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA — up to $108,000 total — to one or more charities without counting it as income. It’s a wonderful way to meet your required minimum distribution and bless TCA at the same time. Please consult your financial advisor for details.

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WHAT IS THE TCA FOUNDATION? The TCA Foundation plays a vital role in advancing the mission of TCA. Your tax-deductible gifts to the Foundation make a lasting impact by funding meaningful initiatives and projects that go beyond the school’s operating budget — opportunities not covered by tuition.

WAYS TO MAKE AN IMPACT:

Capital Campaigns Capital campaigns fund strategic capital projects shaping the future of TCA and significantly enhance the TCA experience for the entire community. Recent examples include the PreK Center and playground, Middle School building and playground, improvements to softball and baseball facilities, stadium turf and track.

TCA Fund Fund

Endowments

Our new annual fund — and highest giving priority — supports initiatives beyond tuition, including Student Tuition Aid, academic programs, and facility and security enhancements.

Endowment gifts provide lasting support for TCA and are often funded to meet specific needs and to honor or remember someone special. Most endowments benefit Student Tuition Aid and Teacher Enrichment. Minimum gift to establish: $25,000.

Those who give $5,000 or more annually qualify for the TCA Circle, a recognized group making a significant impact on our mission.

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Donor Advised Funds (DAF) A Donor Advised Fund is a flexible, taxsmart way to support TCA! If you’d like to recommend a gift from your DAF, here’s what you’ll need: Organization Name: Trinity Christian Academy Foundation Tax ID: 75-2080121 Planned Giving Thoughtful planning today creates a lasting legacy tomorrow. Planned gifts allow you to support TCA while meeting your personal, financial and philanthropic goals. Your generosity will impact students, faculty, programs and our campus for years to come.

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Ready to make a difference?

Contact Henry Morris, Chief Development Officer, at hmorris@trinitychristian.org or 972-447-4609 for assistance.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fellowship and generosity!

Hosted by TCA Foundation

MARCH 21, 2026

6 P.M.

OMNI FRISCO - AT THE STAR

Live Auction Raffle for Tuition Discount Inspiring Guest Speaker Elegant Dinner After-Party and Exciting News! *Adult-only evening | Cocktail attire*

Grab your friends and purchase your table today — space is limited!

Visit trinitychristian.org/gala2026 Questions? Contact Jennie Kesler at 972-447-4837

Want to promote your business and support TCA? Event sponsorships available on the gala website or contact Beth Harwell at 972-447-4747.

Matching Opportunity!

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Double your impact — leave a lasting legacy at TCA! The TCA Foundation Endowment is a powerful way to provide ongoing support for students and families. Each year, earnings from the endowment help meet vital needs — like Student Tuition Aid — while preserving the principal for future generations.

For a limited time, when you establish a new endowment with a minimum gift of $25,000, the TCA Foundation will match it with $25,000. Your endowment starts at $50,000 — what an incredible way to leave a legacy and bless TCA for years to come!

Please contact Henry Morris at 972-447-4609 to learn more.

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In Memoriam MIKE BUSCH ’84 ALUMNI July 7, 2025 CAROLINE GASTON DYER ’07 ALUMNI July 24, 2025 ROBERT "BOB" TRIMBLE ALUMNI PARENT August 5, 2025 GROVER HAROLD HOPE TCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, ALUMNI PARENT August 12, 2025 DANIEL JON GETZ ’85 ALUMNI October 8, 2025 LISA RENEE WIEN ALUMNI PARENT October 12, 2025

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Do you not know?

Have you not heard?

The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.

He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

– Isaiah 40:28-31

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