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MISSION Statement The Woodlands Christian Academy is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school that integrates learning with biblical faith and challenges our students to reach their highest potential - spiritually, academically, physically and socially - for the Glory of Jesus Christ.

GLOBAL Ends The Woodlands Christian Academy exists to graduate Christ-centered students inspired to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives as leaders – spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.

CORE Values We Relate

We thrive in a connected and nurturing community.

There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

1 Corinthians 12: 5-6

We Transform

It’s not just what we learn but who we become while learning.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:2

We Celebrate

We rejoice in relationships and transformation.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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M E S S A G E from the Governance Board “The course of my life was changed because I attended a Christian school.”

--Dr. Dave Anderson, President of Grace School of Theology and founding member of The Woodlands Christian Academy From the beginning, Woodlands Christian has existed to partner with families to provide a Christ-centered, rigorous PK-12 education that will inspire the next generation of students to personally know God and to prepare them for His unique calling on their lives. Simply stated, the primary End of Woodlands Christian is to “graduate Christ-centered students inspired to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives as leaders – spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially.”

The Governance Board is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that our school is achieving this mission in the lives of students while prudently using the resources that God has provided. The Board uses a structured monitoring system to measure the school’s progress in achieving the Ends while maintaining sound financial stewardship and integrity in relationships with families, employees, donors, accreditation agencies, and the greater community. In addition, the Board consistently focuses on the future and the long-term vision of the school in order to continually direct Woodlands Christian to excel and remain true to its mission.

Photo from left to right Michael Yanochik, Drew Howard, Michelle Hanigan - Secretary, Judy Duroy, Janice Freet - Chief Governance Officer, Anthony George, Scott Culberson, not pictured - Paul Rogers and Bill Wheeler

We are grateful for our administration and faculty - a strong team of professionals dedicated to equipping students to thrive spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially. The 2016-17 Annual Report is a glimpse into the work that God is doing on our campus in the lives of students and families. As you read through this year’s report, our prayer is that you will see reflected in the statistics, photos, and stories that God is indeed working in the hearts and minds of our students to establish a strong foundation, rooted and built up in Christ, that will direct the course of their lives.

In His Service, The Governance Board

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M E S S A G E from the Head of School Dear Families and Friends of The Woodlands Christian Academy, On behalf of our Governance Board, administration and faculty, we are pleased to present this annual report, summarizing highlights from the 2016-2017 school year.

This was another exciting year at Woodlands Christian. We achieved record student enrollment and launched our next capital campaign to construct a 63,000 square foot high school building.

Most importantly, we rejoiced daily in the maturation and triumphs of our wonderfully talented students.

At Woodlands Christian, we strive to equip leaders – spiritually, academically, physically and socially – to fulfill God’s purpose for each of their lives. Through His transforming power, we believe that students can find their unique gifts and talents and reach their highest potential. Thus, we offer a rigorous Christian college-preparatory curriculum taught by an engaging faculty that delivers the personal mentoring and encouragement necessary to help our students succeed and develop a love of learning. Whether in the classroom, at an athletic competition or on the mission field, we challenge our students to become servant-leaders for Christ, capable of making an eternal impact for His kingdom.

We hope you enjoy the annual report, in which we focus on our previous year’s achievements and on the annual report of gifts. We are, as always, grateful for the contributions of time, talent and treasure that we receive from the families and friends of Woodlands Christian.

Serving Him,

Julie H. Ambler Head of School “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9

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DEMOGRAPHICS

92%

92% retention rate

12:1

12:1 average student-to-faculty ratio

110

110 new students enrolled

9%

9% of students received need-based financial assistance

24%

8% Hispanic, 7% Other, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Bi-Racial, 2% Native American, 1% Indian

PK 26

585 Total Enrollment

K 39 5th 31

Diverse Population

1st 2nd 3rd 44 45 35 Total Lower School: 234 students 6th 52

7th 46

4th 45

8th 36

Total Middle School: 165 students 11th 9th 12th 10th 48 49 43 46 Total High School:186 students 303 male students enrolled, 282 female students enrolled

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SPIRITUALLY

COMMUNITY 693 Fifth Grade

1,164

970

Sixth Grade

Seventh Grade

3,527 Hours

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700

Eighth Grade

S ERVICE HOURS 1,308

1,315

2,690

2,057

Ninth Grade

Tenth Grade

Eleventh Grade

Twelfth Grade

7,370 Hours

Middle and high school students performed 10,897 hours of community service.

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ACADEMICALLY

College Decision Day

Christian Mardaga received an appointment to The United States Military Academy at West Point. Christian started at Woodlands Christian in Pre-Kindergarten.

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Heidi Saenz was named Teacher of the Year by The Rotary Club of The Woodlands.

Duke TIP Scholars Duke Talent Identification Program - Students in grades four and seven with strong intellectual capabilities may participate in the Duke TIP if they achieve a qualifying score at or above the 95th percentile on a recent grade-level standardized test such as the Terra Nova. Participants in the Duke TIP have the opportunity to take entrance/placement exams not typically taken by students their age (ex. Explore, PSAT, SAT, ACT) and have access to unique resources developed by experts in the field of gifted education. This year, The Woodlands Christian Academy had 34 students accepted into the Duke TIP; seventh grader, Stuart York, received state recognition.

National Junior Honor Society

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Receiving the two highest academic achivements for the Class of 2017, Chloe Scrushy was honored as Valedictorian (left) and Emily Rogers as Salutatorian (right).

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The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program offers numerous AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. The Woodlands Christian Academy is proud to recognize students for their outstanding achievement on the 2016 AP exams as follows: AP Scholar with Distinction (Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams).

Ryan Doner (12th grade) John Harkins (11th grade) Matthew Michel (11th grade)

Emily Rogers (12th grade) Jacob Rogers (11th grade) Hannah Shearer (12th grade)

AP Scholar with Honors (Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams).

Jacob Adams (12th grade) Anna Berent (12th grade) Gregory Bunch (11th grade)

Matthew Cheon (11th grade) Moriah Haley (12th grade) Christian Mardaga (12th grade)

AP Scholar (Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams).

Danyon Decker (11th grade) Micah Dial (12th grade) Cade Glover (11th grade) Logan Lusk (11th grade) Benjamin Mueck (11th grade)

Samuel Mueck (12th grade) Jackson Mulville (11th grade) Deen Osman (11th grade) Chloe Scrushy (12th grade)

*78% of the AP exams taken this year by Woodlands Christian students resulted in a score of 3 or above with 19 students earning a perfect score of 5.

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CLASS OF 2017 College Acceptances

Abilene Christian University Baylor University Belmont University Berry College Birmingham Southern College Boston University California Polytechnic State University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston Colorado Christian University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Columbia College of Chicago Concordia University of Texas Concordia University, Portland Concordia University, Nebraska Creighton University Dallas Baptist University Denison University Dordt College Earlham College East Texas Baptist University Florida Institute of Technology Florida Southern College Full Sail University Gonzaga University Gordon College Grand Canyon University Gustavus Adolphus College Hillsdale College Houston Baptist University Indiana University Bloomington Iowa State University Kentucky Wesleyan College Lake Erie College Lake Forest College Los Angeles College of Music Los Angeles Film School

Louisiana State University Loyola University New Orleans Marion Military Institute Marquette University Missouri University of Science and Technology New York University Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Nova Southeastern University Oberlin College Oklahoma Panhandle State University Oklahoma State University Oral Roberts University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sam Houston State University Samford University Schreiner University Seton Hall University Sewanee The University of the South South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Southern Methodist University Southwest Baptist University Southwestern University St. Edward’s University St. John’s University Stephen F. Austin State University Stony Brook University Tarleton State University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi Texas A&M University at Kingsville Texas Christian University Texas Lutheran University Texas State University Texas Tech University

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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina The George Washington University The Master’s University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Maryland The University of Oklahoma The University of Tennessee The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Dallas The University of Texas at San Antonio Trinity University United States Military Academy - West Point University of Alabama University of Arkansas University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Central Florida University of Colorado Boulder University of Florida University of Houston University of Houston Victoria University of Idaho University of Iowa University of Louisiana at Layfayette University of Louisville University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of North Texas University of Tulsa Wartburg College Washington University in St. Louis Wayland Baptist University Wheaton College Whitman College

WARRIORS

beyond the walls

Senior Class Trip ~ New York City

Junior Class Trip ~ Walt Disney World

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Sophomore Class Trip ~ Grand Canyon

Freshman Class Trip ~ London, England

8th Grade Class Trip ~ Washington, D.C.

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7th Grade Class Trip ~ Tour of Texas

6th Grade Class Trip ~ Pine Cove

5th Grade Class Trip ~ Pine Cove

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PHYSICALLY

Lady Warrior Cross Country ~ TAPPS 4A State Champions Olivia Gregory: 2nd Overall

Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent

Micah Dial, University of Louisville – rowing; Cassidy Wilbourn, Oklahoma State University – equestrian; Hannah Shearer, Missouri University of Science and Technology – track; Austin Baker, Earlham College – football

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Jordan Wofford, Zachary Patton, Knight Newcomb, Coastal Bend College - baseball; Kyle Key (not pictured), Oklahoma Panhandle State University - baseball

Warrior Varsity Baseball ~ District Champions, State Runner-up 1st Team All State: Knight Newcomb

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ALL VARSITY TEAM SPORTS QUALIFIED FOR DISTRICT PLAYOFFS

81%

81% of students played one sport.

48% of students played two sports.

15%

48%

15% of students played three sports.

Warrior Varsity Basketball ~ TAPPS 4A Final Four

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Varsity Track

VARSITY BOYS

VARSITY GIRLS

TAPPS 4A 3rd in State 1st Place 300m: Josh Shearer 2nd Place 800m: Ben Mueck 2nd Place 4x400m: Ryan Doner Jacob Adams Zachary Kontor Ben Mueck

TAPPS 4A: 3rd in State 1st Place 3200m: Hannah Shearer 2nd Place 3200m: Ellie Catron 1st Place 1600m: Hannah Shearer 2nd Place 800m: Hannah Shearer

Lady Warriors Varsity Swim ~ TAPPS 4A 4th in State Megan Murphy: 100m Back Stroke, 2nd in State

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Warrior Varsity Golf Brayden Ingebrigtsen: TAPPS 4A State Runner Up

Woodlands Christian introduced soccer as a middle school team sport.

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Warrior Leagues

Warrior Leagues were introduced in the 2016-2017 school year to provide lower school students with the opportunity to develop skills in football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, and baseball.

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SOCIALLY

For six years, Woodlands Christian faculty has led a mission team to Ecuador. Partnering with a local church, Kairos, 17 high school Warriors and their leaders hauled rocks, boulders and sand, mixed 30 bags of cement by hand and unloaded 800 concrete blocks to construct a new classroom for a local village.

After four days of intense labor, the team took time to bond with their new friends, building relationships by playing relay games, volleyball, basketball, and swimming. The mission team led VBS sessions, two gave testimonies, four were baptized by Mr. Marez, and Coach Earle preached during “Family Day” at Kairos church while Mrs. Saenz translated his message.

Students continued their trip with rope courses and a climbing wall, and a visit to the Mitad del Mundo (center of the world) museum, where they observed amazing experiments on the equator. At their final stop, a ministry camp area called Hacienda El Refugio, they spent hours in individual prayer, journaling and listening to God’s direction to identify the spiritual fruit they would bear in their individual lives.

Operation Christmas Child

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Woodlands Christian Pep Rally

See You At The Pole

Lower School Cheer

Senior Chapel

Homecoming Week

Woodlands Christian Seniors & Kindergarten Buddies

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FINE ARTS

Middle School Theatre Christmas Rat Race

High School Theatre Christmas Choir

High School Theatre Aladdin Jr.

Middle School Choir

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Lower School Theatre The Secret of Snowflake County

Middle School Theatre The Lion King

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TAPPS Band Solo and Ensemble Competition at Houston Baptist University Woodlands Christian musicians received eleven I-Superior Ratings, and fourteen II-Excellent Ratings.

Music Theory Lower and middle school students developed their talents with a new elective, Piano Lab.

TAPPS State Art Competition Students received 1st and 5th place in drawing and honorable mention for printmaking.

ACSI Regional Art Competition Lower and middle school students earned four 1st Place, four 2nd Place, and two 3rd Place honors, along with eight Excellent, and four Good Ratings.

ACSI Speech Meet First through sixth graders were honored with nine 1st Place, six 2nd Place, and five 5th Place ribbons.

ACSI Writing Competition Middle school students received one Superior, eight Excellent, and one Good Rating.

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George Bush Presidential Library’s Art and Essay Contest Honorees include one 1st Place, one 2nd Place, two 3rd Place, and one Honorable Mention.

Scholastic Art & Writing Award presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.

Conflict Resolution Bookmark Art Contest

Night at the Gallery Lower and middle school students showcased their musical and artistic talents.

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WARRIOR

highlights

Upper School science teachers and Head of School toured ExxonMobil

ACSI Math Olympics Third through eighth grade students competed, all earned ribbons as follows: 1st Place, two 2nd Place, three Superior, fourteen Excellent, and seven Good.

World Scholar’s Cup is a global academic competition where students compete in four events covering six subjects united by an overarching theme. The four competition areas—collaborative writing, multiple choice challenge, team debate, and Scholar’s Bowl (a game show event)—allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the theme by requiring them to think critically and act collaboratively.

Melissa Birdwell, Maddie Ganley, and Mike Singh traveled to Athens, Greece to compete in the global round against more than 200 teams comprised of more than 700 students and representing 42 countries.

Our students earned several team and individual awards. Additionally, they earned a spot at the Tournament of Champions at Yale in November 2017. As a team, they were awarded as follows: Debate - 15th place, Writing - 15th place, Scholar’s Challenge - 28th place, Region (Americas & Australia) - 8th place, Overall - 44th place

Debate

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Debate team participated in the TAPPS state academic competition in Waco, Texas. In the extemporaneous speaking category, sophomores Leigh Ann Williams and Rio Robertson advanced to the semi-finals where Robertson was awarded fifth place.

Robertson and Williams competed in the Lincoln-Douglas debate category.

Other students representing Woodlands Christian were Maddie Ganley (10th grade, original oratory) and Maggie Karin (9th grade, poetry).

The Woodlands Christian Academy has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2016 - 2018. The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments. In addition, 100% of Woodlands Christian faculty have completed the requirements to be recognized by Apple as Apple Teachers.

Rotary Club of The Woodlands honors Aaron Monsivaiz, Tommy Freet, Ariel Tucker, Lauren Reagan, Haley Mittelstaedt and Abigail Armour with Student of the Year awards.

WARRIOR

testimonies

“Our student’s teacher called us at home last night to confirm that we knew how to find the work that she has missed and to let us know that he is emailing the class notes to her. It’s nice to have smaller class sizes where things like this are possible and teachers that really care to go the extra mile for the children. I am absolutely over-the-top happy with the way teachers have graciously assisted our student in making up work following an unanticipated illness. We are SO happy. We made the right choice!”

- 7th Grade Parent “Our kids have felt welcomed! They both have friends and feel embraced. Teachers are awesome!

Communication is SO easy and we feel confirmed that we made the right decision for our family!”

- 10th and 11th Grade Parent

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Woodlands Christian students invited their family and friends to campus throughout the year to meet their teachers and classmates, share classroom activities, art displays, writings, and memorable moments.

Moms and Grads

Donuts with Dad

Grandparents Day

Dads and Grads

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Muffins with Mom

Junior-Senior Prom

Pre-K and Kindergarten Storybook Parade

Book-a-neer Book Fair

All School “Go Texan Day”

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FAMILY

participation

The Woodlands Christian Academy Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) fosters relationships to enhance fellowship and community within our school among families, teachers, staff, and administration. PTF offers support for various needs of teachers in the classroom, promotes school spirit, and nurtures one another in Jesus Christ.

This year, PTF hosted Warrior Nation Night, back-to school grade level parent coffees, two Bible studies for our moms, grade level parties, social events, service project opportunities, and our annual Lower School End of Year Carnival! In addition, PTF coordinated Moms-In-Prayer, teacher birthday treats, snacks and goodies for teachers’ lounges, grade level homecoming festivities, Prayer Pals, The Woodlands Christian Book Fair, Worthy Servants participation, Operation Christmas Child, teacher appreciation luncheon, and snacks during Terra Nova testing week. Our Woodlands Christian PTF also partnered with the Office of Development in offering support in the success of our Auction/Gala.

In Christ The Woodlands Christian Academy Parent Teacher Fellowship

Lower School Homeroom Representatives

PreK: Leslie Bautz, Courtney Schindewolf, Mary Genevieve Cuevas Kindergarten: Kayla Hall, Megan Shedden, Carolyn Atkinson 1st: Jennifer Chamberlain, Christen Argueta, Brandy Smart 2nd: Brenda Loeffel, Jennifer Seeger, Carrie Culberson 3rd: Lisa Greathouse, Julie Crocker, Elizabeth Alcala 4th: Gladys Rivara, Shelley Powell, Katie Smith

Middle School Homeroom Representatives 5th: Kerri Bigler 6th: Becky Wise 7th: Anne Frey 8th: Bonnie Ray

Upper School Homeroom Representatives

PTF President: Karen Van Til (right) Lower School Coordinator: Kelly Owens (left)

9th: Brandi Watterson 10th: Gina Lusk 11th: Amanda Gaige 12th: Leslie Scrushy

Book Fair Coordinator: Kayla Hall Ladies Bible Study Coordinator: CeCe Ray Ladies Bible Study Coffee/Treat Coordinator: Tania Bryngelson Moms-In-Prayer Coordinator: Jerri Mortenson Opperation Christmas Child Coordinators: Jerri Mortenson & Katie Smith Teachers Lounge Treat Coordinator: Tonya Page Uniform Exchange: Kristin Lee Sanders Auction & Gala PTF Reps: Allison Dechiro & Rachel Alarid

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The Woodlands Christian Warrior Boosters exists to support the Warrior athletic programs and promote school spirit.

This year, Warrior Boosters set a record with 120 members, raised over $146,000 through membership and its annual golf tournament and assisted Warrior athletics with high school football and baseball jerseys, boys’ track uniforms, middle school soccer uniforms, middle school football equipment, volleyball and weight room equipment, training room remodel, including furniture and supplies, softball field fence, grass for baseball field, sound equipment for SLC gym, storage racks for the cage room, clocks for the locker room in the SLC, and buses for both middle school and high school football away games.

Chair: Robin Bennett Membership andVolunteer Coordinator: Kim Murphy Sponsorship Coordinator: Mari Harvey Special Events Coordinator: Laura Everson BBQ Coordinator: Curt Mortenson Lower School Coordinator: Leslie Wagnon Athletic Director: Randy Hollas Director of Development: Kellie Armstrong Championship Level Members Mark & Robin Bennett Peter & Kerri Bigler Robert & Tania Bryngelson Thomas Buerkert & Maria Arosemena-Buerkert Harlan & Ginger Chappelle Bryan & Amy Chappelle Robert & Kristy Copeland Scott & Carrie Culberson Jonathan & Tanya Ellisor Brent & Laura Everson Bart & Rhonda Glover Steve & Dana Greer Jim & Michelle Hanigan Larry & Mari Harvey Clint & Christle Johnson Rick & Shanna Lohr Thomas & Celani Marcotte Jeff & Peggy Mardaga David & Katherine McBride John & Theresa McDaniel Norman & Dawn Miller Gerard & Krisi Monsivaiz Mike & Bonnie Ray Richie & CeCe Ray Gordie & Brandy Smart Rob & Karen VanTil Vernon & Alison Veldekens Greg & Christie Webb

Victory Level Members John Armour & Kelli Nations Justin & Jennifer Brickhouse Robert & Katie Catron John & Jill Chapman Bob & Amanda Gaige Michael & Shelie Goodwin Dan Hudson Julie Jackson-Schmidt & Scott Schmidt Willis Jefferys & Michelle Parker Andrea & Chuck Jordan Greg & Gina Lusk Chad & Shawn Lusk James & Shelley Mathis David & Sherry McClure Rob & Deborah Michel Alan & Kim Murphy Michael & Melissa O’Connor Charles & Kelly Owens Richard & Leslie Scrushy David & Leslie Wagnon Don & Jaynne Wiesner Scott & Amy Young Spirit Level Members Matt & Wendy Adams Glenda & Todd Akins Eric & Rachel Alarid Matt & Christin Allphin Joe & Teri Bento John & Lucinda Berent Casey & Inger Berger Tim & Emily Booth Steve & Gayle Brand Glenn & Chanel Brass David & Kimberly Brock John & Bridget Buck Gordy & Michelle Bunch Leon & Dana Busch Alex & Heather Cabanas D.R. & Michelle Canter Roger & Meredith Clem Paul & Michelene Davis Ron & Allison Dechiro Phillip & Jackie Decker Scott & Mary Lynn Draudt Raymond & Judy Duroy

Tom & Janice Freet Ken & Lora Golaszewski Alex & Keri Gonzales Patrick & Kate Gorman Peter & Christine Gunthorpe Thomas & Cynthia Hall Steven & Tanya Hanshaw Andrew & Kate Howorth Mark & Valri Ingebrigtsen Travis & Jennifer Jadlot Todd Lantrip & Marcela Kane Witland & Kim LeBlanc Michael & Brenda Loeffel Carey & Suzan Marcinkovich Joe & Caroline McGlaun Todd & Pamela McGrath Chris & Chevelle Melber Ken Melber Dana Mirbahaeddin William & Nicole Murphy Joe & Penny Newcomb Jerry & Danielle O’Brien Scott & Tonya Page Andrew & Amber Papanos Jeff & Miledy Paris Christopher & Susan Peters Matt & Laura Powers Timothy & Dana Reagan Loren & Shannon Regier Doug & Becky Rook Jon & Carol Ann Rubich John & Katrina Savage Peter & Megan Shedden Jason & Brooke Shepperd Steven & Katie Smith Slade & Lisa Swanner Brian & Cynthia Taylor Tony & Amy Torres Kevin & Ronda Trow Brent & Carrie Tucker Christopher & Patricia Van Horn Danny & Brandi Watterson Jeff & Tara Wilson Rebecca & Kent Wise Scott & Jennifer Worthington Ted & Amy Wyrick Mike & Nancy Yanochik

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AUCTION & GALA On April 8, 2017 nearly 500 formally attired guests gathered at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott for an elegant affair to celebrate Rendezvous in Monte Carlo.

The Woodlands Christian Academy is extremely grateful to CeCe and Richie Ray, event chairs; Richie’s Specialty Pharmacy, the Grand Prix Presenting Sponsor; members of our auction and gala committee, and the many sponsors, volunteers and supporters who worked tirelessly to create a stunningly beautiful gala and raise over $2.7 million for the new high school building.

2017 Auction & Gala Committee Chairs: CeCe and Richie Ray Past Chairs: Robin and Mark Bennett 2018 Chairs: Shawn and Chad Lusk

Rachel Alarid Elizabeth Alcala Rachel Anderson Christen Argueta Kellie Armstrong (Event Coordinator) Leslie Bautz Dana Bizic Jennifer Buhigas Heather Carson Katie Catron Elvira Cauthen (Decorations Lead) Lisa Chandler Allison Dechiro Tanya Ellisor Anne Frey Amanda Gaige Lisa Galassini Keri Gonzales Patricia Gonzalez

Kate Gorman Mari Harvey (Procurement Lead) Valri Ingebrigtsen Jennifer Jadlot Tracey Jasek Michelle Karim Stefanie Laugen Michelle Maggert Peggy Mardaga Pam McGrath Christian Meacham Kay Mehrens Amberly Moody Crystal Murphey (Sponsorship Lead) Kim Murphy (Auction & Staging Lead) Nicole Murphy (Decorations Lead) Kelly Owens (Class Projects Lead) Tonya Page Stephanie Perry

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Laura Powers Mandy Rabon Bonnie Ray Lisa Rogers Becky Rook Katrina Savage (Auction & Staging Lead) Jen Seeger (Procurement Lead) Brandy Smart Louise Smith Tina Smith Amy Torres Karen Van Til (Class Projects Lead) Laura VanderVoort Alison Veldekens (Sponsorship Lead) Leslie Wagnon Brandi Watterson Amy Young Kim Young (Alumni Lead)

Grand Prix Presenting Sponsor

Richie’s Specialty Pharmacy Ruby Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors Alta Mesa HFG Wealth Management The Marcel Group

Emerald Sponsors

CHI St. Luke’s Health The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands Orthodontic Group Jeff & Peggy Mardaga Waste Connections, Inc.

Brighton Academy Chicago Title Core Lending Cypressbrook Company Everson Family Foundation William and Nicole Murphy Victor and Carrie Muzny SLI Group, Inc. Texas Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine The Greater Houston Neurosurgery Center Woodforest National Bank Woodlands Family Dental, Brett A. Murphy, DDS Scott and Amy Young

Table Sponsors Platinum Sponsors Mark and Robin Bennett Bob and Amanda Gaige Alan and Kim Murphy Fazil and Prudence Osman

Gold Sponsors

John Armour and Kelli Nations Ken and Ruth Melber Foundation, Inc. Norm and Dawn Miller Steven and Lisa Rogers

Silver Sponsors

Price and Julie Ambler Gordy and Michelle Bunch Capital Farm Credit Scott and Carrie Culberson Tom and Janice Freet Mike and Lisa Greathouse Chad and Shawn Lusk Dennis McAndrew and Elaine Johnson David and Sherry McClure Sam and Dara Parker

Will and Stephany Perry Jack Powell Matt and Laura Powers Mike and Bonnie Ray Richard and Leslie Scrushy Christian and Elizabeth Sizemore The Crossing Church Michale and Jennifer Willett

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For the 2016-2017 year, Woodland Christian suspended the annual Warrior Fund. Instead of 100% participation in the Warrior Fund, the school encouraged families to meet with the Head of School to learn about the need and plans for a new high school building. Woodlands Christian’s growing enrollment is consistent with the long-term goal of steadily expanding the ministry to serve approximately 950 students, representing four classes per grade, a goal that Woodlands Christian plans to reach within the next 10 years. The administration believes that this target enrollment will preserve the intimate size that is vital to a caring educational community where students and faculty know each other well, while at the same time providing the economies of scale needed to optimize the school’s academic and extracurricular programs at a reasonable cost. As the school’s enrollment increases, Woodlands Christian will be able to further increase the breadth of the academic course offerings and the size and caliber of the athletic and fine arts programs.

The Joshua Academic Center was designed to be the permanent home for the lower school. Initially and in order to provide more students with permanent classrooms, it accommodated lower school students on the first floor and middle school students on the second floor. As the lower school grew and expanded within this building, the administration reserved temporary buildings to be used by middle school students in phases until the completion of a high school building enabled them to exclusively occupy the Nehemiah Academic Center, currently the home of the high school. The demand for lower and middle school grew faster than anticipated, and we have now occupied every classroom on the campus in both permanent and temporary buildings.

The leadership of Woodlands Christian has consistently and conservatively deferred commencement of any capital campaign until any related debt from the previous campaign has been fully repaid from outstanding pledges.

Fortunately, the construction loan for the Joshua Academic Center was fully repaid in December 2015. Given the urgency to expand the capacity and eliminate more of the aging modular buildings that have been utilized on the campus for the past 19 years, we are immediately starting the next capital campaign for a state-of-the-art high school building.

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Architects have preliminarily designed a new 63,612 square foot, three-story high school building, which will be constructed to the west of the Daniel Student Life Center, replacing at least six modular buildings. This classroom building will be large enough to accommodate all high school students projected in the long-term strategic plan and will offer collegiate-quality facilities. The initial design includes 15 classrooms, three science labs, two conference rooms, multiple student gathering areas, high school administrative offices, and a lecture/performance hall with a versatile stage and tiered seating for an audience of 206. Since it will cost significantly less to include a third floor now, one will be built but remain unfinished and flexible to accommodate future needs (classrooms, multi-media center, offices, etc.) and allow preservation of the green space on the campus.

Design and construction of the high school building is estimated at $7,950,000. Other costs include interest on a construction loan (if needed), infrastructure, contingencies, and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the project and campaign. In order to keep project costs reasonable, furniture, fixtures and equipment will be funded through the school’s general operating fund and annual auction. Construction finance has been secured through Woodforest Bank. Groundbreaking will be contingent on progress in the capital campaign to ensure that the school has sufficient funds pledged and/or received to cover the costs, so that no long-term debt will be incurred as a result of this project. As of July 2017, Woodlands Christian has secured approximately 60% of the costs in gifts and pledges.

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High School Capital Campaign Supporters Dr. and Mrs. James Hanigan Mr. and Mrs. Emem Abraham Mr. and Mrs. Karl Hansen Mr. Khachik Abrahamian and Ms. Kathryn Van Hulzen Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hanshaw Mr. & Mrs. Eric Alarid Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Allhpin Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hauser Mr. John Allyn Mr. and Dr. Randy Hollas Mr. Carlos Amaya and Mrs. Mirian Arias Ms. Shele Honeycutt Mr. and Mrs. Price Ambler Mr. Bradley Howard Mr. and Mrs. Louis Anders Dr. and Mrs. Drew Howard Mr. and Mrs. Philip Asherman Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hyland Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. James Hynes Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bagnoli Mr. and Mrs. Travis Jadlot Mr. Tom Behe & Mrs. Kellie Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jarrard Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bell Mr. and Mrs. Clint Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Marc Bellamy Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Steven Keffeler Mr. and Mrs. Gary Birdwell Mr. Ken Melber Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Blair Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Richard Block Mr. and Mrs. David Kent Ms. Janice Borths Mr. Donald Kirkpatrick Ms. Angela Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Matt Koppelman Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brand Ms. Estella Lalgee Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bruha Mr. and Mrs. Michael Leahy Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bryngelson Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bill Lester Dr. & Mrs. John Buck Ms. Lauren Linett Dr. Thomas Buerkert and Mrs. Maria Arosemena-Buerkert Ms. Nicole Luckett Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Buhigas Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lunsford Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bunch Mr. and Mrs. Chad Lusk Mr. & Mrs. Cedric Burgher Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Maggert Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marcotte Mr. & Mrs. Leon Bush Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Mardaga Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cabanas Mr. and Mrs. James Mathis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carson Mr. Dennis McAndrew and Mrs. Elaine Johnson Ms. Stacy Cason Mr. and Mrs. David McBride Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cathey Mr. and Mrs. David McClure Mr. and Mrs. Brett Chamberlain Mr. and Mrs. Todd McGrath Mr. Stephen Clark and Mrs. Robin Allen Mr. and Mrs. Terry McMillin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mehrens Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Creden Mr. and Mrs. Norman Miller Mr. and Mrs. Scott Culberson Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mittelstaedt Dr. and Mrs. William Deaton Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Monsivaiz Mr. and Mrs. Scott DeBoyes Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moody Ms. Heather Deming Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Moore Mr. Jason Deming Drs. Alan Moore and Caroline Fife Mr. Derr and Mrs. Atler-Derr Mr. and Mrs. Alan Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dew Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy Ms. Susan Doliner Mr. Victor and Dr. Carrie Muzny Mr. Conrad Doss Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nielsen Drs. Raz and Doina Dumitru Mr. and Mrs. Jerry O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Jim O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Duroy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ogletree Mr. and Mrs. Jonathon Ellisor Mr. and Mrs. Charles Owens Mr. and Mrs. Brent Everson Dr. Leonardo Palau Mr. and Mrs. Jarrid Franke Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Paris Mr. and Mrs. Tom Freet Mr. and Mrs. Will Perry Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Frey Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Peters Mr. Peter Fritschi Mr. and Mrs. Mike Powell Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gaige Mr. Jack Powell Mr. and Mrs. Terry Galassini Mr. and Mrs. Matt Powers Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gallien Dr. Judith Ragsdale Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Golsby Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ray Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gonzales Mr. and Mrs. James Ray Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gunthorpe

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rourke Ms. Jennifer Russell Mr. Christoph Sahar Mr. and Mrs. Jay Mac Sanders Mr. and Mrs. John Savage Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Schilling Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schindewolf Mr. Charles Schlembach Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scrushy Mr. Bryan Sergent Ms. Kathy Shadle Ms. Foram Shah Dr. and Mrs. Munir Shah Dr. and Mrs. Peter Shedden Dr. and Mrs. Justin Shults Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Sihler Ms. Stacey Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Gordy Smart Mr. and Mrs. Steven Smith Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith Ms. Aldona Spiegel Mr. and Mrs. Bret Strong Mr. and Mrs. Bill Surber Ms. Susan Tananbaum Mr. and Mrs. David McBride Mr. and Mrs. Tony Torres Mr. and Mrs. James Trevathan Mr. and Mrs. Brent Tucker Mr. and Mrs. George Turek Mr. and Mrs. Tim Turner Mr. and Mrs. Brandaen Van der Kloet Mr. and Mrs. John Vander Voort Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Veldekens Mr. Klaus Voos Mr. and Mrs. David Wagnon Ms. Joanne Walker Ms. Martha Wasserman Mr. and Mrs. Danny Watterson Mr. Michael Wetzel Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Whatley Mr. and Mrs. Al Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Wilson Mr. and Mrs. JL Wix Mr. and Mrs. Scott Worthington Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wyrick Dr. and Mrs. Harold Aeri York Dr. and Mrs. Scott Young Ms. Linda Washbrook

*Please note, this list does not include items purchased during our Auction & Gala.

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BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS AND MATCHING GIFT CORPORATIONS

We are thankful for your financial support:

A. Strong, CPA Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Alta Mesa Mr. Rooter of Montgomery County Anadarko Aid to Education National Christian Foundation BMW of The Woodlands Newfield Exploration Company Brighton Academy Noble Foundation Capital Farm Credit PCCA Carrie Muzny, DDS Perry and Associates, Inc Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program Richie’s Specialty Pharmacy Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP River Aggregates CHI St. Lukes Health The Woodlands Shell Oil Company Foundation Chicago Title SLI Group, Inc. Circle 45 Logistics Stephen Tucker, M.D. Compass Drywall, LLC Texas Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Core Lending Texas Pools Crust Pizza The Ben R. Byrd Family Trust Cypressbrook Company The Crossing Church Dance Dynamics The Greater Houston Neurosurgery Center, P.A. Donoho’s Jewellers The J. Beard Real Estate Company Dr. Howard Surgery PLLC The Marcel Group Judith Ragsdale, DDS The McBride Family Gift Fund Dr. Scott Young The Strong Firm, P.C. Everson Family Foundation The Village Nannies ExxonMobil The Woodlands Dermatology Associates Beth Ferester & Company The Woodlands Orthodontic Group HFG Wealth Management LLC Thomas Markle Jewlers Houston Methodist - Sugar Land Hospital Truist Imprimis Pharmaeuticals, Inc. United Techologies Charity Trust Insperity VillaSport Athletic Club Ken and Ruth Melber Foundation Waste Connections, Inc. Kendra Scott Wellsfargo Foundation Laura Powers Properties Wilson Cribbs & Goren, PC LMI Capital Woodforest National Bank Matt Powers Custom Homes and Renovations Woodlands Family Dental Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands Woodlands Sports Medicine Mike Powell Insurance Zenith Insurance Company Montgomery County Community Foundation, Inc.

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Operating Expenditures

Operating Revenues $12,800,000

Gift Summary 2016-2017

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*all numbers pre-audit

WAYS TO GIVE Gifts of Cash Cash gifts are the simplest and easiest gifts you can make to Woodlands Christian. We accept personal checks, credit/debit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express), cash, cashier’s checks, and money orders.

Please make all checks and money orders payable to The Woodlands Christian Academy.

All gifts should be mailed to: TheWoodlands Christian Academy Attn: Director of Development, 5800 AcademyWay,TheWoodlands,TX 77384 Gifts of Securities Woodlands Christian accepts donations of securities at any dollar value. Stock that has increased in value is one of the most popular assets used for charitable giving, Making a gift of securities to Woodlands Christian offers you the chance to help the school while realizing many important benefits yourself. It is important that you or your financial advisor contact the Development Office in advance of the gift to ensure proper documentation and receipting.

Planned Giving Bequests are a way of continuing a legacy. Please tell us when you have named The Woodlands Christian Academy in your will. We would very much like the opportunity to thank you for your generosity. The official legal bequest language for The Woodlands Christian Academy is: “I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to The Woodlands Christian Academy in The Woodlands, Texas whose location on the date of the drafting of this will is 5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384, [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

Retirement Plans If you are like many Americans, your financial future will likely revolve around your retirement plan assets. Once you’ve provided for your family, you have another option: a gift to The Woodlands Christian Academy.

Gifts in Honor, Memoriam or Celebration A meaningful way to honor a special occasion or remember a loved one is to make a gift to Woodlands Christian to honor their memory. Donors wishing to make a gift in memoriam may make a gift of any amount.

Matching Gifts If your employer offers a matching gift program you may be able to double or even triple your donation to Woodlands Christian! Such programs typically match all or a percentage of employee contributions to eligible charitable organizations.

Please contact your employer’s personnel office for eligibility requirements and to obtain a matching gift form. Next, complete the form and provide it to the Woodlands Christian Development Office with your contribution. We are happy to coordinate the remaining steps with your employer.

Gifts in Kind Woodlands Christian accepts donations of equipment, materials and supplies that provide relief to the operating budget or align with our current priorities. Please contact the Development Office in advance.

Real Estate Under certain circumstances gifts of real estate may be accepted

The Woodlands Christian Academy is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization.

Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

The report lists gifts for the 2016-2017 fiscal year made between July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017. In compiling this report, we have made every effort to ensure that these listings are accurate and complete. If you made a gift during the 2016 - 2017 fiscal year and your name has been omitted, misspelled or listed inaccurately, please accept our sincere apology and advise us of the error by contacting Kellie Armstrong at 936-273-2555 x 1010 or karmstrong@twca.net.

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The Woodlands Christian Academy www.TWCA.net 936-273-2555

5800 AcademyWay TheWoodlands,TX 77384