Fort Worth Christian School - The Cardinal Magazine - Summer 2014

THE CARD IN ALFort Worth Christian School Summer 2014

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Fort Worth Christian School6200 Holiday Lane

North Richland Hills, TX 76180817.520.6200 • Fax 817.281.7063

www.fwc.org

Fort Worth Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

Mission Statement

Fort Worth Christian School is a Christ-centered community where every child is loved and valued, taught excellence in and out of the classroom, and empowered by a biblical worldview for a lifetime of

faith and service.

S U M M E R 2014 C O N T E N TS

3 Letter from the President

4 Academics5 Twins, Twins & More Twins!6 Athletics 8 Campaign Update: Chapel and Performing Arts Center Approved!10 Spiritual Theme: Stand11 Student Mission Trip to Peru12 FWC Fine Arts13 FWC Class of 2014 are Going Places14 Alumni News & Memorials15 Event Calendar16 Back School Praise Event August 14

On the Cover: Elementary students let their light shine!

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Message from the Chairman of the Board

God continues to bless Fort Worth Christian School in so many ways. There are numerous examples of how God’s hand is clearly at work among us. We see this in our academic, spiritual, athletic and extra-curricular programs. We see evidence of this in the quality of people that are employed at the school and engaged in the lives of our students. This includes our administration, faculty, coaches and staff. As we look toward the future, the Board of Trustees wants you to know of our continued commitment toward excellence in every area of the school. I would like to provide a brief update regarding several areas of

importance to our stakeholders.

I am pleased to report that our board and administration are working closely and collaboratively to assess our programs and offerings. This relationship is vital for insuring the health and success of our organization. We are working closely to raise funds so that we can continue to improve our facilities and grounds. This would not be possible without our donors and families that have stepped up financially to help us build the Chapel and Performing Arts Center and refurbish the turf on Barrow Field. Your support helps us continue to grow and thrive.

We are working together to intentionally create the right culture at the school. This has required us to look closely at the way we do things currently and objectively assess how we compare to others in our area. The board and administration are focused on making the FWC experience the best in the North Tarrant County area.

It is critically important for board and administration to challenge one another by constantly asking questions about how we are doing and where are we going. We have identified four areas of focus for the next 12 Months. We have already made significant progress on some of these areas and have hired some extremely gifted people that will spend their time and energy focused in these areas.

These areas are: • Create and utilize new tools to measure our performance • Enhance our campus spiritual life programs • Enhance our financial processes and systems • Reorganize fundraising efforts to a critical few

I need to acknowledge that this is my last article in the Cardinal Magazine. I have served as FWC Chairman for the past six years and am stepping down from this role after our July meeting. The past six years have been rewarding and challenging at the same time. I believe I am stepping down from this role when FWC is in a very good place. We are blessed to have a committed and capable Board of Trustees. I would like to introduce two new trustees that were added to the board in May of this year, Denise Herrold and Todd Strever. We are very excited to have them come in and serve along side of us. My successor as Chairperson is Julie Reed, who will begin serving in this capacity at the beginning of the new school year. I would also like to give special recognition to Jay Goin who has served along side me as Vice-Chairman and Kelly Moore, our school President, who both supported me as Chairman of the Board.

Thank you all for the support I have received over the last six years.

Mike ChaseChairman FWC Board of Trustees

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Over the last six years Fort Worth Christian School has experienced a tremendous amount of growth and improvement in many areas. The common thread that runs through all of these positive changes

is the visionary leadership of our Board of Trustees Chairman, Mike Chase. Mike will be stepping down in August as Chairman but will remain on our Board. We are thankful to have him as a continuing member of our team.

Mike’s leadership has yielded numerous academic, spiritual and facility improvements to the FWC community. The FWC family welcomed the MacBook and iPad initiatives and the expansion of the high school science and technology facilities with enthusiasm. The addition of a Director of Spiritual Life is a vital component to our faculty and the spearheading of the largest capital campaign in the history of our school is funding the construction of a new chapel. The Chapel and Performing Arts Center will house our students’ daily worship and other events. Tremendous improvements to our athletic facilities include the current turf replacement at Barrow Field. Also, the establishment of the Cardinal Education Foundation created a much-needed endowment fund which continues to strengthen the school’s mission.

Mike is the best board chairman I have ever had the opportunity to serve with and FWC has been blessed beyond measure by his strong and caring leadership. His focus on accountability and systemic growth will have a positive impact on FWC for decades to come. Please join me in thanking Mike Chase for his visionary leadership. We are favored to have so many wonderful and committed people serve on our board. Mrs. Julie Reed has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board and we anticipate more great things under her leadership. We are grateful that God continues to bless us in so many ways. FWC is His school and our greatest desire is to follow His guidance.

For the kids,

Kelly MoorePresident


TRUE GREATNESS National Merit Finalist, Allison Whiting, defines it well in her final remarks of her Valedictorian speech.

We have so many opportuni-ties, the most precious of all being the opportunity to choose. As much freedom as we have, some graduates have been told that you must be doctors, or lawyers, or at-tend a certain school. We live under the constant expecta-tion of greatness.

I believe this is the secret: true greatness has less to do with figuring out what you want to do and doing it well, and more to do with figuring out who you want to be and being it. You’ve got to determine who you are before anything. The good news for those of us who follow Christ is that we know who we are.

From your identity is where greatness comes. From here, that inner sense of peace arises and identity is found.

CARDINALSSOAR

In May FWC gave 108 AP exams.

The classes are overseen by College Board and are given nationally on the same day

across the country, even around the world. AP exams are scored

on a 1 - 5 scale (1 lowest, 5 highest). Scores of 3, 4, or 5 are considered passing and will often be considered for college credit

by many universities.

✯52% of those who took the exams scored a 3 or above

✯ 10 students scored 5, the highest possible


and More Twins!

Rachel and Paige Barnard

Attended FWC for 7 years

Favorite thing about being a Cardinal

Rachel: Being a part of such a friendly and vibrant community is what made my time at FWC so special.

Paige: My favorite thing about being a FWC Cardinal was playing soccer and being with my teammates.

Rachel is going to Texas Christian University and Paige is going to Oklahoma Christian University.

McKenzie and Morgan Dunlap



McKenzie: I love my years at FWC from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I’ve made lifelong friends and enjoyed going on mission trips. My relationship

with Christ was strengthened throughout my school years at Fort Worth Christian. I want to give a special thank you to Coach Madding and Mr. Clay for the impact they have made in my life my senior year preparing me for the next chapter in life.

Morgan: I love the size of the school because it was so easy to make friends and get to know them well. I also enjoyed playing sports, going on mission trips and singing in the choir.

McKenzie will be attending Abilene Christian University and Morgan will be at Louisiana State University.

Jake and Emily Fletcher



Emily: The sense of family and cheering on the football team.

Jake: Getting to be so close to everyone and playing football.

Jake and Emily are both going to Texas Tech University. Emily is studying Nursing and Jake is studying Electronic Media Communications.

Adyson and Evan Wessel



Adyson: My favorite thing about being a Cardinal was all the opportunities I had throughout

my years at FWC - trips, mission work, chapel, sports and fine arts.

Evan: My favorite thing about being a Cardinal is getting to know the people (friends, coaches, teachers) – all who are like family and invested in me over the years.

Adyson and Evan are both attending Oklahoma Christian University this fall.

Boys Track400 Relay - 4th PlaceJack Roberson, Hunter Smiley, Cornellius Carrington, Payton Murrell800Scott Shelton - 5th Place *New School Record110 HurdlesCaleb Stone - 4th Place800 Relay - 7th PlaceJosh Willingham, Greg Gomez, Jack Roberson, Payton Murrell400Hunter Smiley - 3rd Place300 HurdlesCaleb Stone - 4th PlaceLong JumpPayton Murrell - 4th Place1600 Relay - 1st PlaceJack Roberson, Blaze Brownlow, Scott Shelton, Hunter Smiley *New School Record / *New State Record (beat their own previous state record by 2 seconds).

Girls placed 3rd in State overall and Boys were State Runners-up.

Girls Track400 Relay - 6th Place Taryn Villarreal, Jessie Pharis, Mary Kate Goff, Grace Quinn800 Relay - 3rd PlaceTaryn Villarreal, Jessie Pharis, Mary Kate Goff, Grace Quinn*New School Record400Grace Quinn - 8th PlaceDiscusHaley Polk - 2nd PlaceCecily Woolfolk - 6th PlaceLong JumpJessie Pharis - 2nd PlacePole VaultMandy Clyde - 4th PlaceShot PutCecily Woolfolk - 1st PlaceTriple JumpJessie Pharis - 1st Place*New School Record at Regionals

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State Track Results

Baseball - State FinalistsThis is the third time in six years our baseball team has gone to state under Coach Howard’s leadership.

Boys Golf placed 5th at State and Girls Golf placed 6th.

Boys Track was State Runner-up as a team and Girls Track placed 3rd. This was the 3rd time in six years our boys track team earned state runner-up honors, and the 3rd time to win the mile relay at state in as many years.

Cannon Jones was 3rd at state in Tennis.

We had 26 academic all-state awards.

To achieve this honor, one must maintain a 90 or higher average and make at least 2nd team all-district in their respective sports.

CheerleadingAll squads took top honors in every category at this year’s NCA camp.



Campaign Update

In May the FWC Board of Trustees unanimously approved funding and immediate construction of a $6.4M Chapel and Performing Arts Center on the campus. This decision followed notification from the Amon G. Carter Foundation that FWC will be the recipient of an award in the amount of $250,000 for the project. Our parents, staff and community leaders have expressed their excitement regarding this new addition to the FWC campus:

“Being Mayor of North Richland Hills, I am also keenly aware of the need for performance halls in this community. I wholeheartedly endorse this project and the way in which it will help us promote the arts in north Tarrant County.” - Oscar Trevino

“Having a new facility to house chapel and performing arts will truly enhance the education we provide to our students now and in years to come.” - Mike Chase, Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Projected details of the new Chapel and Performing Arts Center include:

• Projected completion date of May 2015• Chapel available for use by each campus, all grade levels• 700 seat auditorium• UIL-regulation stage for practices and performances• State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment and lighting• New band hall• Individual and ensemble practice rooms• Backstage support rooms

Soon we will offer the opportunity to name seats in this new facility, at $300 each. Once the new Chapel and Performing Arts Center is a little nearer completion, we will also have personalized bricks available for the front walkway. Please watch for these and other exciting announcements to come.

FWC will also be replacing its aged football field turf this summer. Because of many generous donations, a contract for this project has been signed. The turf will be delivered in July and installation is scheduled to be completed by August 1, just in time for the beginning of the new school year.

Chapel and Performing Arts Center Funding Approved!

The face of FWC is changing! We are so glad that you are a part of the excitement.


This new facility is over 29,600 square feet!

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Chapel Seating (each) ............. $300

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Chapel and Performing Arts Center Funding Approved!

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Stand“Therefore, my dear brothers and

sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the

work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

The spiritual theme for the 2014-2015 school year is Stand. The culture that we find ourselves in is an increasingly difficult environment for people of faith. In many ways it feels like the world is dying, and that hope is dying with it. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul reassures the Christians in Corinth, that Jesus has overcome death and decay through his resurrection from the dead. Because he is alive, we can live vibrantly in this world, with the knowledge that we have inherited eternal life with him. In this assurance is the power we need to stand firm.

Each 9 weeks will feature a different supporting theme as we learn to stand.

The first 9 weeks we will learn to stand together. We were never meant to live alone within the body of Christ. We

stand together as we stand for Him.

The second 9 weeks we will learn to stand on the rock. There are many different messages that our students hear from our culture as to what

a solid foundation is. Money, success, and achievement are just a few. During this 9 weeks we will focus on living a life that is firmly grounded in the Lord.

Even though we belong to Christ, the enemy is not finished trying to “steal, kill and destroy.” We are daily engaged in a battle for our souls. The third 9 weeks we

will learn to stand in battle as we rely on the strength of Christ to overcome darkness.

In John 8:36, Jesus tells us that if he has set us free, we are free indeed. If we are in Christ, we should live lives of freedom. During the final 9 weeks we will learn to stand in freedom.



Participating Students:Paige BarnardAustin BillnerSam BoganCarley BrowningTara DeLongSarah HolmbeckHannah KulpAlex MarinoTara NimriAddison PickerAndrew PieperAudie PopeChris PoulanRoss SaffellTyler SamsillKaytlin SimsTiffany StankiewiczHope StoltzTanner StoneMarlee StreverMiranda TandyTiffany Van HooseMichael Wright

The following students went on the Peru Mission Trip 4/21 - 4/29:

Peru

The Peru mission trip was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. It opened up my eyes to

what being a servant of the Lord is all about and what it should look like. When working at the orphanage, they gave us lunch, which is a big deal because they are already struggling to make meals everyday. They gave us whatever they had, and shared with us openly. It felt like a community, but even better, it felt like a family. We thought we would be helping them, but they helped us even more. I saw God work in each and every person on this trip and I am proud to call them my friends. Peru helped shape my way of thinking and how I serve others. I was blessed to have the opportunity and hope to go back next year.

Tanner Stone

Mission Trip:

Jayne Goodall – 1st place Computer Rendered Art, 4th place Seek and Sketch, Honorable mention Drawing Black and White

Samantha Ostendorp 1st place On-Site Design, 6th place Seek and Sketch, Honorable Mention Photography

Sean Sikorski – 3rd place Fashion and Jewelry Design

Audie Pope – 3rd place Senior portfolio, 5th place Seek and Sketch, 6th place Computer RenderedMegan Poulan – 4th place Pottery and Ceramics

TCSIT Art Competition

Art-Portfolio Audie Pope - 2nd Jayne Goodall - 3rd Paige Barnard - 5th

Comp Aided Design Jayne Goodall - 2nd Audie Pope - 3rd Photography Kelsey Goin - 5th On-Site Drawing Audie Pope - 3rd Amy Byun - 4th

Congratulations to the High School Choir, Band and Orchestra!

Both groups had great success at the San Francisco Music Festival! As a combined group of Band and Orchestra members, the Full Orchestra brought home a Silver, 2nd place award and were named the Outstanding Orchestra of the Festival.

The Choir won Gold, 1st place overall and were named the Most Outstanding Choral Group of the Festival.

TAPPS State Art Results


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Class of 2014

Abilene Christian UniversityAngelo State UniversityArizona State UniversityAustin CollegeBarnard CollegeBaylor UniversityBelhaven UniversityBelmont UniversityBethel UniversityBiola UniversityBlinn CollegeBoston CollegeBoston UniversityColorado State UniversityDallas Baptist University East Texas Baptist UniversityEmporia State UniversityFordham UniversityFreed-Hardeman UniversityFull Sail UniversityGhent UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityHardin-Simmons UniversityHarding University

Hesston CollegeHill CollegeHofstra UniversityHouston Baptist UniversityIowa State UniversityLipscomb UniversityLouisiana State UniversityLubbock Christian UniversityMcGill UniversityMichigan State UniversityMidAmerica Nazarene UniversityMidwestern State UniversityMurray State UniversityNew Mexico State UniversityNew York Institute of TechnologyNew York UniversityNortheastern UniversityNorthern Arizona UniversityOklahoma Baptist UniversityOklahoma Christian UniversityOklahoma State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityPepperdine UniversityPurdue University

Reed CollegeSam Houston State UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversitySouthwestern Oklahoma State UniversitySouthwestern UniversitySt. John’s UniversityStephen F. Austin State UniversitySUNY BinghamtonSUNY Stony BrookTarleton State UniversityTarrant County CollegeTexas A&M UniversityTexas Christian UniversityTexas State UniversityTexas Tech UniversityTexas Wesleyan UniversityTexas Woman’s UniversityTrinity UniversityUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of Colorado, BoulderUniversity of Dallas

University of DenverUniversity of HoustonUniversity of Mary Hardin-BaylorUniversity of MichiganUniversity of NebraskaUniversity of New MexicoUniversity of North Carolina, WilmingtonUniversity of North TexasUniversity of OklahomaUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of TampaUniversity of TennesseeUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonUniversity of Texas at AustinUniversity of Texas at DallasUniversity of Texas at San AntonioUniversity of Texas at TylerUniversity of TulsaUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonVanderbilt UniversityVernon College

Our 2014 Graduates Have Been Accepted in the Following Colleges/Universities


2002Miles Lon Ogilvie was born on March 17 to Cade and Brooke (Dear) Ogilvie. During his 10-week life, he underwent many procedures to try and sustain him. Miles joined Jesus on May 25 and leaves his loved ones the gift of learning to live each day with intention.

2003Max Danger Brennan was born on March 25 to Kevin and Lauren (Felps) Brennan. Lauren teaches High School English at FWC.

2004Campbell Cate Dunagan was born to Ryan and Abby (Willbanks) Dunagan on March 7. The Dunagans reside in Austin.

2005Michael Crouch co-wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal and interviewed the gubernatorial candidates for the state of Arkansas concerning their stance on education policy. Michael is the School Performance Evaluator at the Office for Education Policy. He and his wife, Sarah, currently reside in Fayetteville, AR. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303603904579493612156024266

Trenton and Kylie (Jennings) Pope welcomed Harrison James Pope on May 27. The Popes live in Richland Hills.

2008Alyssa Finch married Dayton Borger on April 5. Dayton and Alyssa both graduated from ACU. Alyssa completed her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at UTD and is employed by KidsCare Therapy. Dayton works for First Financial Bank. The Borgers reside in Fort Worth.

Kellie Jarrard married Lance Wyatt, Jr. on May 19, 2012. Kellie and Lance graduated from Baylor University and Texas A&M, respectively. Kellie is currently employed with Echo Companies and Lance recently graduated from SMU Dedman School of Law. The Wyatt’s reside in Dallas.

Emma Rose Carol Van Hoose was born January 22 to Madison and Jessica Van Hoose. The Van Hoose family has recently returned to make Fort Worth their home.

2010ACU named Karlie Hatchett and Sarah Winkler University Scholars. Karlie and Sarah were nominated by faculty for setting themselves apart academically and professionally. Both graduated from ACU in May with 4.0 GPA’s.

Alumni Notes

Memorials and Honorariums

MEMORIALS Myrle BankesLance and Melissa BarrowJames and Lisa Jennings

Dorothy BarrowLance and Melissa Barrow

Paul BartlettLance and Melissa Barrow

Bill BoonLance and Melissa Barrow

Ray BostRobert & Linda Pimental

Bob BranchJoan Moore

Wanda DouglasLance and Melissa BarrowJoan Moore

Jack FreemanLance and Melissa Barrow

Connor GageBeau and Phyllis DeLucaBrett and Dana GageRobert and Amy LyonsMaxson ThomasDean and Andrea Rothschadl

Roger GeeJoan Moore

Helen GleghornGlenn GleghornScott and Julie Snyder

Pat HahnLance and Melissa Barrow

David HildebrandLance and Melissa Barrow

Bill HiltonJoan Moore

Pat HollowayLance and Melissa BarrowMack and Shirley Clark

Bill Hulbert, Sr.Lance and Melissa Barrow

Clyde IrvinJoan Moore

Weldon KirbyJoan Moore

Bobbie LydaLance and Melissa BarrowMark and Cari Dennis

Joe MorganJoan Moore

Paul Michael RoscoeBruce and Lauri Picker

Cindy StewartAWCELance and Melissa Barrow

Arnold WatsonJoan Moore

Morris WebbJim and Peggy HuntJames and Lisa Jennings

Margaret WhiteLance and Melissa Barrow

IN HONOR OF

Ruth BurgessDean and Andrea Rothschadl

Mike Chase Michael and Dereca Gist

Connor GleghornGlenn Gleghorn

Jaclyn HermanJames Hudson

Magee & Sissen FamiliesJames Aydin

Alexa PageBarbara Kelly

Hanna, Rachel, & Sarah ParryG Allen and Elizabeth Brooks

Abby RobertsonDavid and Linda Robertson

Sydney & Kiera StevensonKatherine Robinson


Memorials and Honorariums

August 2PTO Uniform ResaleCome shop at the Campus Center for great bargains on gently used FWC school uniforms.

August 14First Day of School PTO Welcome CoffeeBack to School Praise Stop by the Campus Center for coffee, breakfast and an overview of our different volunteer opportunities. Then head down to the Cardinal Gym for praise and worship with the entire FWC family.

August 15Ground Breaking for Chapel & Performing Arts Center

September 12BoosterthonElementary and middle school students obtain pledges per lap run in order to raise money for the school and their specific campuses.

September 22New Family DinnerIf your family is new to FWC this year, please join us for in informal dinner in our campus center to help our administration get to know you better.

September 24See You at the Pole Join our students as we gather around the campus for a special time of prayer. September 265th Quarter Praise Join us in the Cardinal Gym after the game versus Grace Prep for a time of worship.

October 6Golf TournamentSign up to play or sponsor our annual Booster Club Golf Tournament supporting FWC Athletics.

October 17HomecomingThe middle and high school students dress up in pre-determined themed costumes during the week followed by many mums and garters (in High School) on game day. We begin the celebration with a parade starting at the Centerpoint Church and ending at the Cardinal Gym. At that time we have a pep rally and then the game in the evening.

October 30 Cardinals in CantonDrop the kids off at school, board a chartered bus and join your friends for a fun-filled day of shopping during Canton’s First Monday Trade Days.

November 21Grandparents’ Day Held the Friday before Thanksgiving break, Grandparents’ Day is a day of honoring our wonderful and devoted grandparents. Many travel from far away to attend and be a part of this special occasion.

December 6FWC AuctionAn annual fundraising event full of family-fun, great food and entertainment. It usually contains a silent auction followed by a live auction after dinner. This year’s event will be held at the NRH Centre.

March 24FWC Show Off A new campus-wide event where current families invite friends to come see our campus and the many wonderful opportunities at FWC!

April 26Cardinal GalaOur semi-formal, off campus, fundraising event.

April 30Cardinals in Canton – Spring trip

Mark your calendars now for these important campus-wide dates!


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