LITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
ANNUAL REVIEW
2014
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Contents
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Dr. Arnold - Head of School
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Warrior Band in Washington D.C.
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Graduates
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Warrior Athletics
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Graduation Speaker Challenges Graduates
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Alumni Who Shine
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College Acceptances
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Board of Trust
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Why Colleges Are Recruiting LRCA Graduates
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Parent Teacher Fellowship
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2014 National Merit Finalists
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Warrior Club
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Stephens Award to Teacher and Student
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Annual Fund
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Students Who Shine
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Financial Data
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Seniors with ACCESS Students
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2013-2014 Contributors List
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Warrior Hall - Enhancing Campus Life
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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Gary B. Arnold
HOS
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Fellow Warriors:
How does one capture the meaning and the impact of
the past year while standing in the full flow and glow
of this present year? Photographer Michael Baxley
answers the question with his rousing cover photo.
I urge you to study the photo closely. The bold banners
expand on last year’s theme to “press on” with Peter’s
exhortation to “make every effort to add to our faith.”
Every day hundreds of school-children, parents and
teachers entered our school’s gates with the firm intent
to build on the solid foundation of our faith in Jesus.
Every day we worked hard to teach the essentials for
a productive and effective life. According to 2 Peter
1:5-8, those essentials are character, knowledge, selfcontrol, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness
and love – woven into the fabric of our college
preparatory education.
Grateful to God for bringing us this far, we press on.
Our work is not complete. There is much more to do.
This commitment to move forward birthed our driving
theme for the 2014-15 school year: “Rise and Shine!”
Mr. Baxley captures this energy with the brilliance of
the sun’s rays pouring over our school.
Attention, Warriorville. It’s time to rise and shine, to
reflect the glory of the Lord, to “shine like stars in the
universe” holding out the Word of life to Little Rock
and beyond. (Isaiah 60:1; Philippians 2:15)
Thank you for your daily participation in the golden triangle of home, church and school. We are here to serve, to educate
and to place Jesus at the center of all learning. We trust you will be pleased with the results of our labor chronicled in this
year’s edition of the Annual Review.
Dr. Gary B Arnold, EdD
President / Head of School
“Men and women who have lived wisely and well will shine brilliantly like the cloudless, star-strewn night skies. And those
who put others on the right path will glow like stars forever.” (Daniel 12:3)
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2014 GRADUATES
Victoria Grace Adams
Garrett Michael Duke
Davis Edward Liddil
George Matthew Smith
Nathan Garrett Alberius
Carlee Michelle Earls
Martha Anne Lucas
Michelle Estefany Elena Smith
Jamie Lee Allen
London Olivia Farrar
Jade Iris Mason
Will Conner Smith
Tori Alan Allred
Taylor Ann Ferguson
William Holt McConnell
Zachary Dalton Smith
Toluwani Emmanuel Amole
Gibson Wesley Fischer
Lauren Davidson McGill
Luke Stephen Snyder
Houston Don Angel
Benjamin Thomas Fiser
Jacob Ryan McMillan
Sheffield Spence
Jared Matthew Arnold
Geoffrey Thomas Flemmons
Maggie Elizabeth McMorran
Haley Annette Stotts
Alexandra Rose Baden
Meredith Jett Garner
Macy Elizabeth Meckfessel
Parker Lavelle Strom
Karsen Leigh Baer
Suzanna Marie Gibbs
Brooks Powell Meek
Kara Elizabeth Strong
Travis Lane Barber
William Kenneth Russell Goodrich
Ashley Brooke Miller
Leah Britton Sunwall
Erin Elizabeth Bell
David Matthew Graf
Madison Lee Miller
Tristan Dean Talbert
Joseph Hall Bentley
Claire Olivia Griffin
Jackson Bullitt Millwee
Paxton Samuel Thomas
Nathan Alan Bentley
Kyler Latrece Grigsby
Brandon Pledger Monk
Joseph Benzick Thompson
Mitchell Thomas Benton
William Hunter Groce
Michael Anthony Munevar
Rudy James Timm
Jayma Lynn Blankenship
Natali Gray Misak Hall
Daniel Anderson Newton, IV
Megan Kirsten Tulgetske
Matthew T. Blaszak
Hayden Warren Henderson
Caleb James Nissen
Stuart M. Upson
Taylor Marie Bowersock
Cole Michael Hendrixson
Benjamin Nix
Anna Caryl Vanderford
Jeffrey Larkin Brantly, Jr.
Hayden Paige Hickingbotham
Erin Leigh Norman
Tong Wan
Blake Alan Brewer
Jonathan Vincent Hill
John Thomas Otwell
Han Wang
Nora Grace Brineman
Savannah Jane Hill
Ryan Walker Panyard
Zhi Wang
Bailey Ann Broach
Hannah E. Johnson-Goolsby
Dan Lee Parker, Jr.
Hannah Marie Ware
Alexander Scott Caroom
Samantha Dee Johnson
Clifton Bolen Peck, V
Blake Christopher Webb
Allyson Diane Carroll
Windsor Roark Johnson
Elizabeth Everett Phillips
Joshua Ryan Whalen
Matthew Christopher Carter
Stacey Belinda Johnston
Caitlyn Ann Powell
Alexandra Michelle White
Caroline Grace Chalupka
Erica Michele Jolliff
Jacob Wright Prather
Claire Mabry White
Dylan Emerson Chesher
Haley Elizabeth Jones
Joseph Keith Richardson
Jacob McKinney White
Alexander Harrison Clerget
Wesley A. Keener
Callie Elizabeth Robbins
Peyton Andrew White
Michael Christopher Cockmon
Peter Brannon Keltner
Andrew Michael Roberson
Robert Michael Williams
Eden Danielle Coker
Paige Madison Kendrick
Rebecca Ann Roberts
Hunter David Wilson
Davis Tate Couch
Corban Lee Kenyon
Sam Holloway Rogers
Zachary William Winston
Kristen Elizabeth Curtis
Blakeley Alexandra Kepesky
Aaron Mitchell Rosenthal
Nicholas Grady Worden
Cole Allen Daniel
Jacob Young Kim
Rachel Ashley Ruddell
William True Wright
Caroline Addison Davis
Anna Grace Ledbetter
Molly Beth Russ
Karis Ha-Eun Yoon
Francis Christina Day
Joshua Levy
Meredith Hope Schellhase
Elizabeth Schaefer Zuerlein
Katie Nicole Dreher
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Alexander Payton Segalla
Graduation
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Frank Hickingbotham
Challenges Graduates to "Be Somebody"
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he commencement speaker for the class
Mr. Hickingbotham challenged the graduates to “be
of 2014 was Mr. Frank D. Hickingbotham,
somebody” and ask the questions “Who am I?” “Where
Chairman
am I going?” and “What am I going to do?”
of
Hickingbotham
the
Board
and
Investments,
CEO
Inc.
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Mr.
Hickingbotham is also grandfather to LRCA students
Hayden Hickingbotham (class of 2014) and Christian
Hickingbotham (class of 2017).
WHO ARE THEY? They are children of God, LRCA’s
18th graduating class, a class of 138 students. They
were offered over $11 million in scholarships.
Mr.
Hickingbotham congratulated them for receiving the best
Dr. Arnold introduced him as a man of deep humility, born
high school education in the state of Arkansas. At LRCA,
in McGehee, Arkansas, one of seven children. People
they have been blessed by Christian educators who love
around Mr. H, as he’s lovingly called by family and friends,
them and serve as an example to them.
often use the word persistence in describing him, a man who
WHERE ARE THEY GOING? They are going all over
respects and values others and loves to be as generous
as the Lord has been to him. He has been a teacher,
principal, insurance broker…all while also serving as a
Baptist minister. He has sustained the school of business
at Ouachita Baptist University, actively communicating his
belief in Christian education. Mr. Hickingbotham is widely
known for starting the TCBY company, a career he began
the country, having been accepted at 64 universities.
They are prepared to make friends in college who will
help them succeed. It will be up to them to follow God
daily. “God has a wonderful plan for your life. He has
already written it.”
WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO DO? Dream big!
in his retirement, as a “hobby”.
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2014 LITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN GRADUATES
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
American University
John Brown University
Texas Christian University
Anderson University, South Carolina
King's College
University of Alabama
Arkansas State University
Lipscomb University
University of Arkansas
Arkansas State University
Honors College
Louisiana State University
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Louisiana Tech University
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Arkansas Tech University
Lyon College
Baptist Health Schools
Mid South Community College
University of Arkansas
Honors College
Baylor University
Millsaps College
Belmont University
Missouri State University,
West Plains
University of Central Arkansas
Honors College
Northwest Arkansas
Community College
University of Colorado
University of Georgia
Oklahoma State University
University of Kansas
Oral Roberts University
University of Mary Washington
Ouachita Baptist University
University of Mississippi
Rhodes College
University of Missouri
Centenary College
Central Baptist College
Charleston Southern University
Colorado State University
Duke University
Eastern Illinois University
Emerson College
University of Central Arkansas
Rutgers University
University of Oklahoma
Georgetown College, Kentucky
Saint Louis University
University of Southern California
Harding University
Santa Clara University
University of Texas
Henderson State University
Sewanee, The University of the South
University of Texas at Dallas
Hendrix College
Southern Arkansas University
University of Tulsa
Hult International Business School
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Utah Valley University
Jackson State Junior College
Southern Methodist University
Washington University in St. Louis
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Photo (courtesy of John Bunch):
In May 2014, Kirstin
Changose (LRCA class of
2010) accepted her OBU
diploma from Dr. Horne.
Kirstin is an honor
graduate with a degree
in Accounting and
Business Administration.
She is an Accountant
with the CPA firm
of Hudson, Cisne &
Company.
Why Colleges are Recruiting LRCA Graduates
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Little Rock Christian education is one that
equips graduates with the necessary skills
and accompanying discipline to become a
life-long learner – a graduate who is able to
flourish in a collegiate setting and vocation. Public and
private universities nationwide recruit our students.
Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia is a private
university which, like LRCA, fosters a love of God
and a love of learning. Both institutions offer an
environment and curriculum which allow students
to pursue, discern, and live truth as they serve our
communities and the nations.
Dr. Rex Horne has been the President of OBU since
2006 (and an LRCA grandparent since 2012). We
asked him recently to describe what he is observing in
our Warriors who attend OBU:
“Ouachita does present a rigorous academic challenge.
Students will find that they must be consistent in
applying themselves to the challenge of university life.
LRCA graduates do well here. There are two reasons
as I see it. They are challenged by their teachers at
LRCA. Also, they are told what to expect by [Warriors]
who graduated from or presently attend Ouachita.”
Committed, servants and relational are three
words that Dr. Horne used to describe the Warriors
in Arkadelphia.
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STUDENTS
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2014 National Merit Finalists
KATIE DREHER – Katie is attending
Ouachita Baptist University where she is
majoring in Biology.
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CLAIRE WHITE – Claire is attending
the University of Tulsa and is pursuing a
degree in Nursing. She is interested in the
medical missions field.
CORBAN KENYON – Corban is attending
the University of Texas at Dallas and is
majoring in Computer Engineering.
ive Little Rock Christian
Academy students earned
recognition and scholarships
as National Merit Finalists in
2014. Congratulations to Katie Dreher,
Peter Keltner, Corban Kenyon, Caleb
Nissen, Ben Thompson and Claire
White on this outstanding honor and
accomplishment.
About 1.5 million juniors in more
than 22,000 high schools entered
the 2014 National Merit Scholarship
Program by taking the Preliminary
SAT/National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT),
which served as an initial screen of
program entrants. The nationwide
pool of Semifinalists, representing
less than one percent of U.S. high
school seniors, includes the highestscoring entrants in each state. The
number of Semifinalists in a state is
proportional to the state’s percentage
of the national total of graduating
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CALEB NISSEN – Caleb is attending the
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and
majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
PETER KELTNER – Peter is attending
Baylor University. He has not declared a
major yet but is taking classes in geology,
geography and music. Peter is a member of
the Baylor Golden Wave Marching Band.
seniors. Semi-finalists advance to Finalist standing based upon consistent very
high academic performance in all of grades nine through twelve.
“Helping young adults fulfill their academic potential as they prepare for the
college of their choice is one of our greatest joys,” said Dr. Gary Arnold. “We
can’t wait to see what the Lord has planned for these young men and women.”
FACULTY and
STUDENT
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Teacher and
Student are
Recognized for
Outstanding
Accomplishments
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ittle Rock Christian Academy student Karis
Yoon and teacher Lindsey Greenwald were
selected as recipients of the 2014 Stephens
Award. The Stephens Award recognizes
outstanding achievements by selected high school
teachers and students in the Central Arkansas area.
Mrs. Greenwald has been teaching French at Little
Rock Christian Academy for the past six years. While
accepting her Stephens Award, Lindsey thanked
LRCA for “fostering an environment that elevates
autonomy, creativity, positivity, and a sound Biblical
worldview. Thank you for valuing so deeply foreign
language study and international travel.”
The awards program provides each student award winner
with a $5,000 scholarship and each selected teacher with
Karis Yoon is the valedictorian of the class of 2014.
an award of $10,000. The annual
While at Little Rock Christian Karis
scholarships and awards are provided
was involved in the Creative Writing
The
Stephens
by The City Education Trust, which
Club, Spanish Club, National
Award
provides
was formed in 1985 by the late Little
Spanish Honors Society, Quiz
Rock business leaders Jackson T.
Bowl and Debate Club. She also
each student
Stephens and W.R. “Witt” Stephens.
participated in softball, track and
award winner
field, marching and concert bands,
This year, teachers and students
with a $5,000
and the Chapel Praise Team. Karis
from six different schools in the
scholarship
and
is now attending Duke University
Little Rock area were selected for
on scholarship, majoring in Preeach selected
both their academic excellence
Med Biology.
and for teaching and learning in the
classroom, along with being known
as exemplary individuals.
teacher with an
award of $10,000.
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STUDENTS
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Stockmarket Team Finishes Fifth in the Nation
“It was great to meet these bright students who put their math,
economics and personal finance skills to the test in the Stock
Market Game while further developing their understanding of
the global economy,” said Tim Griffin, Arkansas Congressman.
The Little Rock Christian Academy Capitol Hill Stock Market
Challenge Team finished first place in Arkansas and fifth place
in the nation.
FBLA club sponsor Susie Thompson and her team of students
(pictured left-to-right with Mrs. Thompson and Congressman
Griffin) Robert Thompson, Nathan Bentley, Lee Parker, Will Smith
and William Goodrich traveled to Washington D.C. in June to be
recognized for their Top 10 ranking in the Securities Industry and
Financial Markets Association’s Capitol Hill Challenge.
"This was a great opportunity for the
students to see investing, risk, return and
our world financial system in action. Being
honored by Congress in Washington D.C. was
an exceptional experience. I am so grateful
to be part of a school that supports and
encourages real world experiences."
Susie Thompson, FBLA sponsor and Economics educator
Congressman Griffin visited with our students and watched firsthand as they invested a hypothetical $100,000 in listed stocks,
bonds, and mutual funds and learned the value of saving and
investing while working together to maximize the return of their
portfolio. This 14-week challenge organizes teams of high school
students by Congressional district and teaches the importance of
savings and investing, while simultaneously promoting a better
understanding of our government. This year, nearly 15,000
students from 733 schools participated in the Challenge.
Who is Cooper Lair?
That would be the correct answer to: "This LRCA junior was a finalist in the
game show Jeopardy." Encouraged by his father to take the online Jeopardy
test and attend the live auditions in Atlanta, Cooper Lair can now call himself a
third place finalist of the 2014 Teen Jeopardy Challenge.
Preparing for the tournament required daily practice. Cooper utilized old Teen
Jeopardy games, iPhone apps and read several books by former Jeopardy
contestants. Studying LRCA Quiz Bowl questions, prepared by Coach Danny
Erlandson, was helpful as well.
Cooper is no stranger to Quiz Bowl competitions. In 2012 and 2013, while in
Junior High, Cooper finished as the Overall Individual Champion in 5A competition.
During 2014 Cooper was 5A All-Region, All-State, and he finished in first place in
the North Little Rock Invitational, a competition for 5A through 7A schools.
Cooper’s highlights from the Jeopardy experience include “running a category”
or getting all five answers in a category correct. “It was also fun getting three
different Daily Double answers correct, including a ‘true Daily Double’ in the
finals,” said Cooper. With a third place finish in the finals Cooper walked away with winnings totaling $31,200. “The check was sent to me
the day the last episode aired, and yes,” Cooper says with a smile, “it is liquid cash.” Cooper’s dad is quick to reply “cash that will all be used
for college.” Overall it was an amazing experience for Cooper, his family, and all of his supporters and fans at Little Rock Christian Academy.
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STUDENTS
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Seniors Build Relationships with
ACCESS Students
n 2011, Little Rock’s ACCESS school, which offers
full-time education, therapy, training and activities for
children with learning disabilities, was in the midst of
construction of a new therapy gym. Mrs. Carla Gregg,
a mom with children at LRCA and ACCESS, was looking for
space for the ACCESS spring prom. It was logical that Little
Rock Christian could meet that need for the school which
moved into its former campus on Breckenridge Drive.
While meeting a need is good, the class of 2011 wanted
more. They wanted to provide a memorable evening and
build relationships. So they rolled out a red carpet to a
decorated high school commons and put on their dancing
shoes. A remarkable time was had by all. Parents stayed,
and some LRCA faculty joined in the fun.
That was the beginning of a new senior class tradition that
extends well beyond the prom itself. Mrs. Gregg recalls
that the friendships created between the students have
meant so much more than the physical space provided.
Little Rock Christian students expanded relationships
for those students into new circles. Girls have shopped
together during the summer break, boys have played
baseball, and friendships continue through Skype from
college campuses.
Each spring, a dozen or so of our senior students visit
ACCESS about three or four weeks prior to prom. They
get to know each other, plan the year’s prom theme, and
determine the play list for the DJ. Their leadership reflects
their faith in Christ as they joyfully serve the community.
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LRCA
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Warrior Hall
Enhancing Campus Life
arrior Hall has dramatically enhanced our
campus with new and improved spaces
for students and teachers. The facility
features a sixteen computer Mac lab and
a ceramics class along with art, band, choir and drama
classrooms. The Great Room which seats 700 people
is the home to chapels, drama productions, concerts
and special events. With the addition of unique lighting
and incredible sound, Warrior Hall provides a quality
environment for the performing arts. Productions of “Call
Me Shakespeare”, “A Christmas with C.S. Lewis”, “Peter
Pan” and many choir, band and orchestra performances
have entertained sold-out crowds. The lobby and halls
provide attractive display spaces for visual arts.
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Warrior Hall also hosted several special events throughout
the year. The “Wild about Warriors” PTF auction and the
“Faith Fashion and Fill-Anthropy” luncheon, hosted by the
Advancement office for our mothers and grandmothers,
are two events that were previously held off-campus until
the opening of Warrior Hall. Numerous guest speakers
addressed students and parents in the Great Room
regarding important education and parenting topics.
The new facility has also allowed for improved space for
professional development gatherings for over 230 faculty
and staff members.
We are grateful for this new facility and for the enrichments it is
providing in the lives of our students, faculty, and community.
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Marching Warriors' Star Spangled
Experience in Washington D.C.
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“Arise, Shine the glory of the Lord is upon you!” Isaiah 60:1
o other verse could describe the Marching
Warriors’ experience in Washington D.C.
this summer.
Nominated by Governor
Beebe, band members diligently prayed and
prepared to represent the state of Arkansas in the National
Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2014.
and proudly throughout their performance cheering wildly
at the conclusion. One could hear the sounds of God’s
glory as our warriors marched front and center, proudly
bearing the cross and banner in hand, and making history
with the very first marching guitarist to ever march in the
Independence Day Parade.
The day of the parade was absolutely beautiful, the sun
was shining with a slight breeze, as the temperature in
D.C. barely crested eighty degrees. Dressed in crisp white
pants and navy and green coats, Warrior Drum Majors,
Maddie Gregg and Geoffrey Flemmons, proudly carried
the name of Little Rock Christian Academy, displaying our
love of Christ and the cross down Constitution Avenue.
As Little Rock Christian’s Marching Warriors rounded the
corner to start the parade, the crowd roared with excitement
as the band began to play “Stars and Stripes Forever”, our
beloved national march. Spectators clapped along boldly
The trip was an experience of a lifetime. Band members
saw John Williams, composer of Star Wars, conduct a new
arrangement of “The Star Spangled Banner” on the Capitol
lawn. Students laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier at Arlington Cemetery; toured the Pentagon,
Vietnam, and World War II Memorials; and visited Mount
Vernon and the United States Capitol. Our Warriors not
only shined with the glory of the Lord, but will forevermore
shine in the hearts of those who were in our nation’s capital
on that beautiful day. A day that made us all proud to be
Americans, and proud to be Little Rock Christian Warriors!
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ATHLETES
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C4 Philosophy Taking Root and Providing
a Foundation for Excellence
O
ver the last five years Warrior Athletics has been
recognized by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette
and Arkansas Activities Association as one of
the best overall athletic programs in class 5A.
The Warrior name has been seen frequently on state
tournament brackets in Fall, Winter and Spring Sports.
The C4 (Christ-centered, Character based, Committed,
Competitive) philosophy has taken root and provided
the foundation for a competitive spirit that contagiously
inspires and motivates participation and fan support,
as well as the hiring and development of coaches who
are knowledgeable in their respective sport and have
established the Christ –centered mentality for the athletes
under their tutelage.
The Warrior athletic program has garnered the reputation
for developing student athletes who desire and have the
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ability to pursue athletics at the collegiate level. This past
year, six athletes received scholarships to continue their
dreams at the intercollegiate level, bringing the five year
total to 44.
However, Warrior athletes not only compete well, they
also perform exceptionally well in the classroom. Warrior
athletes have a combined five-year average GPA of 3.9,
and this summer the Arkansas Democrat Gazette selected
Ben Thompson as the Male Academic Athlete of the year
and Haley Stotts as a finalist in the Female Academic
Athlete of the year category.
The athletic program is truly making every effort to
develop a program that is Christ-centered, character
based, committed, and competitive as we shine brightly
for another year in the world of Arkansas athletics.
ATHLETES
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LRCA Athletes
Continue Their
Dream at
Intercollegiate Level
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ALUMNI
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Hall Fess
Class of
2009
Exhibits Outstanding Sportsmanship and
Leadership On and Off the Court
H
all Fess, class of 2009, is an excellent example of
an all-around academic athlete. While at LRCA,
Hall was named to the 5A All Conference team
four times, All State tennis team three times, was
State Runner-Up in 2007 and State Champion in 2008 while
earning top academic status as an LRCA honor graduate.
Hall continued this trend while playing tennis as a Razorback
for the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. A ten-semester
member of either the Chancellor’s or Dean’s list, Fess
graduated cum laude last May with a degree in Supply Chain
Management and double minors in Economics and German
last May. During his senior season Hall led the Razorbacks
in doubles victories while playing the No.2 doubles position.
“I felt that LRCA prepared me well for the University of
Arkansas,” said Hall. “I was trained in the art of writing, both
in response to prompts and in dissecting literature. The
amount of writing we did at LRCA served me well!”
Perhaps Hall’s greatest accomplishment while at Arkansas
was receiving the 2014 Arthur Ashe Jr., Sportsmanship and
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Leadership award for the ITA central region. The award
recognizes outstanding individuals in all divisions at the
regional and national level. This award goes to NCAA
Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and JUCO men's and women's
players who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and
leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis
achievements. Hall was also nominated for the 2014 H.
Boyd McWhorter award and was named to the 2013 and
2014 SEC Community Serve team.
Hall is now teaching 7th and 8th grade math through the
Teach For America program in Marianna, Arkansas. “It’s
been one of the toughest things I’ve ever done but so far it’s
also been a blast,” said Hall of his experience as a teacher.
“It’s great to meet so many awesome, passionate people
working toward making our state better. This experience has
also given me an immense respect for my LRCA teachers. I
owe them a huge thank you!” Upon completion of the Teach
For America program Hall plans to return to the University of
Arkansas to continue his academics, enrolling in the MBA
program and the Clinton School of Public Service.
Sarah
Johnson
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Class of
2011
An All Star in the Rhodes College Community
L
ittle Rock Christian 2011 graduate, Sarah
Johnson, achieved high marks in academics
and athletics as an honor graduate and point
guard of the women’s conference-champion
basketball team. She recently told us, “LRCA prepared
me academically, and encouraged me to be involved in the
LRCA community. This allowed me to develop excellent
time management skills which have been an essential trait
for my success at Rhodes.”
Sarah is now on scholarship at Rhodes College in Memphis,
Tennessee as a point guard for the Lady Lynx. The Rhodes
women’s basketball program finished the 2013-2014 season
with a top-25 ranking in two polls, tying a school record set
a year ago with a record of 25-4. In addition to classes and
basketball, Sarah also presides as president of her sorority.
Among Sarah’s favorite LRCA memories are the trips to the
State Basketball Tournament. “Those were some of the
most exciting games of my life, and the support I felt from
the LRCA community and my family was indescribable.”
She credits Biblical Worldview discussions as helping her
the most spiritually. “The class discussions equipped me
with the tools necessary to take part in conversations with
those who may not share the same beliefs as me.”
Now in her fourth year at Rhodes College, Sarah describes
her life as incredible. “That is the only way I can describe it.
…. I have grown so much as a person by being part of the
Rhodes community and accepting everything the Rhodes
education has to offer. LRCA instilled in me the importance
of involvement and participation in your community.”
So what is next for this academic, athletic all-star? Medical
school is her ultimate goal. She recently submitted her
application and is hopeful for a positive outcome. Knowing
Sarah’s determination, her future is promising!
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BOARD of TRUST
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Little Rock Christian Academy
Board of Trust
Dear Warriors:
As parents, you’ve found that Little Rock Chris
tian Academy is a place where your children
are
thriving academically and spiritually.
As you look through these pages, I trust you’l
l be reminded how LRCA has been blessed
over the years by generous families allowing
us to expand our campus with new facilities
and
upgrades. We’re also proud to be a leader
in integrating a vibrant biblical worldview into
all
areas of learning.
Please pray for your Board of Trust as we
remain steadfast in advancing and protecting
the
four institutional core values of Truth, Excellenc
e, Love, and Partnership, all resting on the firm
foundation of Jesus Christ.
It’s a privilege to be a Warrior.
In Christ,
Cara Wade
Chairman, Board of Trust
Seated (left to right): Mark Leverett, Marijane Pfeiffer, Susan Martin, Cara Wade, and Steve Wade
Standing: Bill Scholl, David Gatewood, William Clark, Gary Arnold, Ted Dickey, and Tad Fiser
Not pictured: Gary Cooper, Drew Harper, Harry Li, Stuart Miller, and Warren Tayes
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Trustee Spotlight
BOARD of TRUST
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Ted Dickey
“Ungrateful and selfish is my natural default,” Ted Dickey said
about himself. Despite this, when Ted was invited to join the
Board of Trust he was reminded to whom much is given, much
is required. The “transforming effect” that LRCA was having on
his kids inspired Ted to make that commitment, concluding “it
would, in fact, be a premium return on my investment of time.”
Ted, a lawyer and a self-described “finance bore,” spent the first
part of his career seeing numbers through the lens of his work
at Stephens Inc. Today, he is a partner in two real estate funds
with fellow Little Rock Christian parent, Kevin Huchingson. In the
community, he serves as an advisor to Innovate Arkansas and is
on the boards of the Metropolitan Housing Authority, the University
of Arkansas’ Technology Development Foundation, Search
Ministries and Gravity Ventures. Past honors include selection
to the Arkansas Business “40 under 40” list of business people in
Arkansas and chairing the Arkansas Ethics Commission. LRCA’s finance committee has benefited from Ted’s expertise for several years. Ted additionally provides leadership in developing the LRCA
Foundation for planned giving, along with Bill Scholl, Stuart Miller, and Steve Wade.
Ted and Lila are parents to four Warriors: Grace Ann, Edward, Elizabeth and William. Together, they partner with Little Rock Christian to
properly ground their kids in biblical principles, educate them in core curricula, and launch them with a Christ-centered worldview.
William Clark
Inspired by a comment that Randy Likens with Search Ministries
made to him: “You could be the only Bible someone ever gets
exposed to,” William Clark is mindful that as a Christian, he is
an example to others at all times.
William serves as a deacon and Life Group Leader at Chenal
Valley Church. He is also on the board of directors for
Simmons Bank, the Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation,
UAMS Foundation, and St. Vincent Foundation. He carries the
legacy of his father Bill, a man who gave unselfishly of his time
and resources to help others, through his leadership at Clark
Contractors, LLC.
A trustee of the school since 2011, William led the committee
for strategic planning. He also served on the building
committee during the construction of Warrior Hall. William finds it very rewarding to work with Dr. Arnold to strengthen the school and
continually seek improvement.
William and his wife Christy invest themselves in LRCA because they love the atmosphere. Christy serves on the Warrior Club board and
has devoted hours to managing the Warrior Store. They know that their three sons are loved and prayed for every single day. William credits
the school with excelling at its primary mission of education, and recognizes that the Christian teachings, safe environment, and community
spirit make Little Rock Christian a great place for kids.
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PTF
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Elementary
Cabinetry
Technology
West Gate
Warrior Hall & Fine Arts
Awnings
Middle School Tables
and Cabinets
Large Screen Technology
in Every Classroom
Outdoor Equipment,
Playground and Campus
Enhancements
Parent Teacher Fellowship
Building Warriors for God's Kingdom with
Leadership and Partnership
L
ittle Rock Christian’s nationally recognized Parent
Teacher Fellowship is designed to include every
parent, grandparent, and staff member from the
school. For this reason, PTF does not collect
membership dues but instead creatively incorporates all
Warrior families in their support of LRCA.
The organization gives leadership to programs that support
classroom and campus enhancements, as well as events
that build our community of staff and families. Well organized
parent volunteers are almost always on campus and at
school events.
The Parent Teacher Fellowship is arranged into eight
teams, each with a unique purpose. This gives parents and
grandparents a specific smaller group in which to participate
based on their individual interests or age of their students.
Elementary, Middle School, Junior High and High School
teams provide support to each of our buildings.
The Parent Teacher Fellowship is led by an experienced Board
of Directors, which includes parents with a variety of past and
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current professional experience. Their goal, when placing
volunteers, is to match an individual’s interests, talents, and
time availability with a position they will truly enjoy. Little Rock
Christian greatly benefits from their service in areas such as
development, community-building and school services. The
Friends of the Arts organization has been incorporated into
PTF this year in order to better facilitate the group’s service
to our fine arts programs.
Lynn Beardsley serves as the current
president of the Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Lynn worked professionally as a critical
care nurse for 15 years and has served on
numerous community boards and program
committees. Lynn says, “I initially chose
to get involved at Little Rock Christian
Academy simply because this is where
my children attend school. I wanted to
support their educational experience. Now,
however, I realize a bigger picture. Any
time given, money raised, encouragement
shared all goes to one ultimate goal: Building warriors for God’s Kingdom
through LRCA. It is a real blessing to serve alongside the talented group God
has crafted this year on the PTF Board.”
WARRIOR CLUB
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Warrior Club
Going Above and Beyond to Support
Warrior Athletics
W
arrior Club is the Booster Club which supports
Warrior athletics above and beyond the school
operating budget. Along with raising funds for
capital projects and equipment needs for our
athletic teams, the Warrior Club also provides volunteers
who man concession stands, sell spirit wear, and encourage
a positive spirit at all of our competitions.
Last year, under the leadership of President Jennifer Day,
Warrior club awarded college scholarships to four athletes
and purchased team uniforms for several sports. Over the
summer Warrior Club, combined with Annual Fund giving,
completed substantial facility projects including the addition
of new restrooms at Warrior Field and the remodeling of
coaches’ offices in the Warrior Athletic building.
The expansion and redesign of the Warrior Store has seen
increased sales to begin the school year with a variety
of new brands and warrior-wear styles available. Parent
volunteers lovingly support our coaches with gift baskets
and monthly lunches. This year’s President, Scotty Caroom,
and a board of faithful parents lead the Warrior Club.
The board works tirelessly to raise money through
memberships, season passes, program sales, advertising,
warrior wear sales, concession and gate sales, and the
annual golf tournament held in May. Fans of Warrior
Athletics support our student athletes with their turnout and
school spirit at hundreds of games annually.
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ANNUAL FUND
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ANNUAL FUND
Providing Essential Support for LRCA
A
fter years of capital campaigns to build out
our campus, increase technology, and provide
resources for classroom enhancement, we have
introduced another giving option, the Annual
Fund. It’s designed to provide essential support for our
Christian, independent, collegiate academy.
The Little Rock Christian Board of Trust is committed to
charge what it actually costs to educate a child, no more
or no less, thus leading us to an optimal Annual Fund
model. Our model yields only value-added results. That
means every dollar given to the Annual Fund goes to
enhance, not make up a gap in revenue, in one of five
broad categories determined by school leadership. These
categories include professional development for teachers,
curriculum resources, financial assistance, campus and
equipment enhancements, and an endowment fund for
long-term financial stability.
Why is an Annual Fund so important? It’s simple, because
tuition dollars don’t allow for improvements to be made
on campus. Advancements to our programs and student
classroom experiences, come from the support of our
partners.
During our inaugural year we received the blessing of
$650,000 in gifts to the Annual Fund. Every single dollar
was used to enhance Little Rock Christian Academy.
Thanks to our donors, 32 students whose families fit
our mission but couldn’t afford our full tuition are now
Warriors for 2014-2015. Our elementary nurses’ station
was expanded and improved. The long lines at the Warrior
Field restrooms have become a thing of the past with
new facilities. New curriculum-mapping software was
funded, along with additional development opportunities
for teachers. Designated gifts to the Annual Fund also
provided for new athletic and arts equipment as well as
enhanced technology. Lastly, an endowment fund was
established with $100,000 from Annual Fund giving.
None of this could have happened without families blessing
the school with gifts, some designated and many given
without restriction, to better our Warrior experience. Thank
you to every Warrior who supports our Annual Fund, both
last year and this year and for years to come.
“…Our child has had a wonderful experience at LRCA, and here
was a perfect opportunity to share LRCA with a family in need.
Before this experience, I had no idea the Annual Fund was used for
these types of situations. We feel so blessed to be part of LRCA, and
the Annual Fund enabled us to extend this blessing to others.”
- LRCA Parent
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ANNUAL FUND
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Annual
Fund
($650,000)
Gifts & Fund
Raising
Revenues
Booster
Club Net
Revenues
($405,000)
Capital Campaign
Giving
($225,000)
Your Giving
at Work
Financial Assistance
($130,000)
Curriculum and
Technology
($175,000)
Booster Clubs
Program Expenses
($170,000)
Warrior Hall
($300,000)
Endowment
($100,000)
Gifts Uses
Campus
Improvements
($405,000)
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2013-2014
Financial Data
(unaudited)
REVENUES ($12.7 MILLION)
Tuition and Student
Fees (92%)
Annual and Capital Campaign
Contributions (7%)
Other (1%)
EXPENSES ($12.7 MILLION)
Educational
Programs (68%)
Campus Support/ Operations
(19%)
Administrative (9%)
Interest (4%)
LONG-TERM DEBT OUTSTANDING
($7.4 MILLION AT JUNE 30, 2014)
$16,000,000
$13,000,000
$10,000,000
$7,000,000
2010
$4,000,000
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2012
2013
2014
LITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
2013-2014 Contributors
Committed partners have given Little Rock Christian Academy millions of dollars, over and above tuition, during
the school’s 36-year history. These gifts enable improvements to our campus facilities and programs, and also
provide for student financial aid and faculty professional development. Little Rock Christian thanks the following
donors for their generous support:
GOLDEN TRIANGLE ($10,000.00 + )
1977 SOCIETY ($1,000 - $4,999 )
Arkansas Baptist Foundation
Mr. Paul R. Bowersock and Mrs. Lynette Bowersock
Dr. Tim Burson and Mrs. Cindy Burson
Mr. William E. Clark and Mrs. Christy S. Clark
Mr. Larry Crain Jr. and Mrs. Joy Crain
Dr. Carter Dalton and Mrs. Kate Dalton
Fortson Family Partnership (Eugene Fortson, Grant
Fortson and Gaylia Bailey)
Friends of the Arts
Mr. Brent Gasaway and Mrs. Sharilyn S. Gasaway
Mr. Frank D. Hickingbotham
Mr. Herren C. Hickingbotham and Mrs. Susan
Hickingbotham
Mr. Michael M. Hui and Mrs. Paige Hui
Mr. Matthew R. Jones and Mrs. Patricia S. Jones
Mr. Ed Ligon and Mrs. Judith W. Ligon
Dr. Kenneth A. Martin and Mrs. Susan Martin
National Christian Foundation
National Philanthropic Trust
Parent Teacher Fellowship
Ms. Rene Proctor
Mr. T. S. Proctor
Mr. Michael Rainwater and Mrs. Kathy M.
Rainwater
Mr. Frank T. Ramey and Mrs. Linda S. Ramey
Mr. Kenneth R. Turner
Dr. Ernie Woodard and Dr. Tacy Woodard
Mr. Lowell O. Adams and Mrs. Elizabeth Adams
Dr. Gary E. Allen and Mrs. Amy K. Allen
Arkansas Urology
Mr. Corwin K. Arnold
Dr. Gary B. Arnold and Mrs. Karen C. Arnold
Ms. Shelby J. Avery
Bank of America
Mr. John M. Bentley and Mrs. Judi H. Bentley
Dr. Michael L. Blanscet and Mrs. Jennifer P. Blanscet
Dr. Richard Blaszak and Mrs. Christine Blaszak
Mr. Gordon Blocker and Mrs. Shawna Blocker
Ms. Jan Bolton
Dr. Renee A. Bornemeier and Mr. Richard L.
Bornemeier
Mr. Jeffrey L. Brantly and Mrs. DeAwna J. Brantly
Mr. Delton Brown and Mrs. Kimberly Brown
Cardiac and Vascular Surgeons, P.A.
Mr. Stephen Carlisle and Mrs. Holly Carlisle
Mr. Michael A. Clements and Mrs. Julie A.
Clements
Mr. Joseph D. Colacino and Mrs. Joanne Colacino
Mr. George E. Collins and Mrs. M'Liss Collins
Computer Systems and Services, Inc.
Mr. Todd Coney and Mrs. Tina Coney
Mr. Gary Cooper and Mrs. Monica Cooper
Mr. Larry Crain and Mrs. Janett Crain
Delta Mass Appraisal Services, Inc.
Mr. Todd Denton and Mrs. Amy Denton
Mr. Edward Dickey and Mrs. Lila Dickey
Drs. Woodard and Sundell
Mr. Pat DuBose and Mrs. Helen DuBose
Dr. Peter D. Emanuel and Mrs. Carla R. Emanuel
Mr. Sherman Eoff and Mrs. Cindy Eoff
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Fields Family Foundation
Mr. Kris Fischer and Mrs. Lisa Fischer
Mr. Grant E. Fortson and Mrs. Jaime S. Fortson
Mr. William L. Freeman
Dr. Jon David Fuller and Mrs. Kristi Fuller
Mr. David A. Gatewood and Mrs. Deborah A.
Gatewood
Mr. Scott Gentry and Mrs. Lisa J. Gentry
Mr. James K. Gibbs and Mrs. Ann Marie Gibbs
Mr. Phil Glover and Mrs. Michele Glover
Mr. Curtis T. Hampton
Mr. Thornton Hardie and Mrs. Susie Hardie
Mr. Michael S. Hart and Mrs. Lisa Hart
Mr. Tom Hill and Mrs. Debbie Hill
Dr. William R. Hogan and Mrs. Sharon A. Hogan
PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
($5,000 - $9,999 )
Mr. Ronald M. Cameron
Mr. Scotty Caroom and Mrs. Charlotte Caroom
Mr. Phillip W. Cox and Mrs. Lois J. Cox
Dr. Van H. DeBruyn and Mrs. Dana DeBruyn
Mr. Todd A. Greer and Mrs. Charlotte L. Greer
Mr. Edwin N. Harpole and Mrs. Kimberly K.
Harpole
Mr. Kevin H. Huchingson and Mrs. Dianna K.
Huchingson
Dr. James A. Karrh and Mrs. Alison Karrh
Mr. Robert W. Keltner and Mrs. Amy C. Keltner
Mr. Fred Lord and Mrs. Karen Lord
Mr. Stuart Miller and Mrs. Mitzi Miller
Mr. Mark C. Milton and Mrs. Angie Milton
Mr. Stanley Payne and Mrs. Catherine Payne
Splash Investment Group
The Hardie Family Fund of the Dallas Foundation
Dr. Shannon R. Turner and Mr. Derek M. Turner
Dr. Stephen A. Hudson and Mrs. Mary D. Hudson
Mr. Michael A. Johnson and Mrs. Kelly C. Johnson
Mr. Billy Johnston and Mrs. Georgia Johnston
Mr. Tracey L. Jones and Mrs. Michelle L. Jones
Dr. Peter J. Kim and Dr. Elizabeth Kim
Dr. Kenneth R. Knecht and Mrs. Carrie W. Knecht
Mr. Thomas M. Lee
Lighthouse Group, LLC
Dr. Frank J. LoRusso and Mrs. Desiree B. LoRusso
Mr. Jim Mabry and Mrs. Jamie Mabry
Dr. Dawn Martin and Mr. H.C. Martin
Dr. Ronald J. Martin and Dr. Terri L. Martin
Mr. Matt McClendon and Mrs. Suzanne
McClendon
Mr. Scott McElmurry and Mrs. Angela McElmurry
Mr. John D. McMorran and Mrs. April McMorran
Members Give
Dr. Katherine B. Mitchell and Mr. Justin T. Mitchell
Mr. Stephen Northington and Mrs. Debbie
Northington
Mr. Dan L. Parker and Mrs. Glenda G. Parker
Mr. Robert Parker and Mrs. Tammy Parker
Mr. Keith Pfeiffer and Mrs. Marijane Pfeiffer
Mr. Curtis J. Quickel and Mrs. Angela Quickel
Mr. Steve Reddin and Mrs. Connie Reddin
Rees Construction LLC
Mr. Jason Roach and Mrs. Beth Roach
Roberts Law Firm, P.A.
Dr. Deanna Ruddell and Mr. John Ruddell
Mr. William C. Scholl and Mrs. Linda L. Scholl
Mr. Ken W. Shew and Mrs. Tasha T. Shew
Dr. Charles Stearns and Mrs. Valerie Stearns
Mr. James M. Teague and Mrs. Deborah O.
Teague
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Mr. Reed Thompson and Mrs. Susie Q. Thompson
Mr. Warren R. Underwood and Mrs. Andrea L.
Underwood
Mr. Tommy C. Vaughan and Mrs. Martha Vaughan
Verizon Wireless
Mr. Guy A. Wade and Mrs. Cara M. Wade
Mr. Steven C. Wade and Mrs. Virginia L. Wade
Dr. Gerald T. Ware and Mrs. Melinda L. Ware
Mr. Steven Warren and Mrs. Marci Warren
Mr. Johnny Watson and Mrs. Marilyn Watson
Mr. Craig Westbrook and Mrs. Andrea Westbrook
Mr. Gene H. Whisenhunt and Mrs. Kathy L.
Whisenhunt
Ms. Ruth A. Williams
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THE WARRIOR WAY ($1 - $999 )
Dr. James R. Adametz and Mrs. Zada Adametz
Ms. Sally A. Adams
Ms. Helen J. Adkins
Mr. Al Alberius and Mrs. Binnie Alberius
Mr. Randy Alberius and Mrs. Lisa Alberius
Dr. Al Alexander and Mrs. Cathy Alexander
Mr. Keith A. Allred
Ms. Tracie Allred
Mr. William L. Ammel and Mrs. Christi M. Ammel
Mr. James L. Anderson
Mr. Neil E. Anderson and Mrs. Gail H. Anderson
Anonymous
Dr. Scott R. Archer and Mrs. Kathie Archer
Mr. Tom E. Armstrong and Mrs. Nancy K.
Armstrong
Mr. Leslie Arnold and Mrs. Cheryl Arnold
Ms. Patricia E. Arnold
Ms. Karen B. Atchley
Mr. Richard Atwill and Mrs. Glenda Atwill
Dr. John G. Baden and Mrs. RoseAnn Baden
Dr. Tom B. Bailey and Mrs. Becky Bailey
Dr. Chris Bakke and Mrs. Sandy Bakke
Mr. James G. Banks and Mrs. Christy L. Banks
Barry M. Corkern and Company, Inc.
Mr. Michael Baxley and Mrs. Andrea Baxley
B-B Oil Company, Inc.
Mr. Joshua Bearden and Mrs. Amanda K. Bearden
Mr. John A. Beck
Mr. Scott E. Bennett and Mrs. Heather C. Bennett
Dr. William H. Benton and Mrs. Elizabeth M.
Benton
Mr. Dan Berry and Mrs. Cindy S. Berry
Miss Sarah E. Berry
Dr. Thomas H. Best and Mrs. Faith A. Best
Mr. Mike Biggs and Mrs. Laurie Biggs
Mr. Mark Billingsley and Mrs. Susan Billingsley
Mr. Bill Black and Mrs. Dipti Black
Mr. Dickie Black and Mrs. Linda Black
Mr. Joshua Bland
Mr. Wyck T. Blankenship and Mrs. Lisa C.
Blankenship
Mr. John L. Boles and Mrs. Amy F. Boles
Mr. R. G. Bone and Mrs. Sandy Bone
Mr. Boyd Boshears and Mrs. Camie Boshears
Mr. Charles C. Bostwick and Mrs. Marci Bostwick
Mr. Roger Bowman and Mrs. Debbie Bowman
Mr. Ryan A. Bowman and Mrs. Cortney J. Bowman
Ms. Mary S. Bowser
Mr. Charles P. Boyd and Mrs. Janet Y. Boyd
Mr. Barry Brandt and Mrs. Heidi Brandt
Mr. Tom Brannon and Mrs. Leigh Ann Brannon
Ms. Betty M. Braswell
Mr. John S. Brewton and Mrs. Jackie L. Brewton
Mr. Phillip B. Bridges
Ms. Kristi Broglen
Mr. Grant W. Brower and Mrs. Kris Brower
Mrs. Melanie Buchanan
Mr. David Bunting and Mrs. Sharon Bunting
Mr. Danny W. Burnett and Mrs. Nicole Burnett
Mr. Scott A. Caldwell
Mrs. Lauren Callaham
Mr. Jason L. Carson and Mrs. Ashley E. Carson
Ms. Donna S. Carter
Mr. Amer Chami and Mrs. Ann S. Chami
Mrs. Margaret Cheatham
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Mr. James F. Chrisman and Mrs. Joyce Chrisman
Mr. Ronald R. Collins and Mrs. Diane R. Collins
Dr. Ronnie T. Collins and Dr. Margaret Collins
Mr. Jeff Cook and Mrs. Caroline Cook
Reverend Robert M. Cook and Mrs. Kimberly
Cook
Mrs. Mary K. Cooper
Mr. Asa Cottrell and Mrs. Beth Ann Cottrell
Ms. Dorothy L. Cox
Dr. September W. Crabtree and Mr. John Crabtree
Ms. Linda Craig
Miss Aaren Crews
Mr. Phillip Crow and Mrs. Nancy Crow
Mr. Rick Cruzen and Mrs. Heather Cruzen
Mr. H.E. Cummins
Ms. Kay Daniels
Mr. Mark E. Daril and Mrs. Virginia Daril
Mr. Chris Davis and Mrs. Allison Davis
Mr. Kenneth B. Davis and Mrs. Keli Davis
Mr. Mark A. Davis and Mrs. Tammie S. Davis
Mr. Oscar E. Davis and Mrs. Laura Davis
Mrs. Pam Davis
Mr. Aaron A. DeLorme and Mrs. Rose DeLorme
Mr. Jason DiLeo and Mrs. Amie DiLeo
Mr. Michael C. DiLeo and Mrs. Florence E. DiLeo
Mr. John Divito
Mr. Jon Dodson and Mrs. Robyn Dodson
Mr. Robert E. Dreher and Mrs. Peggy Dreher
Mr. Richard W. Dunn and Mrs. Ellen G. Dunn
Mrs. Rachel W. Ekenseair
Mr. Doug Elkins and Mrs. Patricia Elkins
Ms. Anne England
Mr. Daniel L. Erlandson
Mr. Jay Ferguson
Mr. Greg Fielder and Mrs. Melony Fielder
Mr. James Fink and Mrs. Lisa Fink
Dr. Richard T. Fiser and Mrs. Laura D. Fiser
Mr. Bill Fisher and Mrs. Kathryn Fisher
Mr. Gordon P. Flake and Mrs. Cristina Q. Flake
Mr. Matthew Foster and Mrs. Claire Foster
Mr. John Fowler and Mrs. Jana K. Fowler
Mr. Keith R. Franklin and Mrs. Lillian L. Franklin
Mrs. Shannon D. Fratesi
Mr. Matthew R. Frederick and Mrs. Susan H.
Frederick
Mr. Kevin A. Freier and Mrs. Gayle E. Freier
Mr. Thomas N. Frye and Mrs. Deloris S. Frye
Miss Kimberly C. Fullerton
Mr. Allen A. Furrey and Mrs. Darleen A. Furrey
Mr. Charles L. Garland and Mrs. Janet P. Garland
Mr. Jim Garner
Mr. W. R. Giles and Mrs. Patsy S. Giles
Mr. Dennis Gilliam and Mrs. Melissa Gilliam
Mrs. Katherine Gipson
Givens Company, LLC
Mr. Nicholas G. Gladden and Mrs. Patricia G.
Gladden
Dr. Anthony K. Gordon and Dr. Gayle S. Gordon
Mr. Bill Greenwood and Mrs. Sandra R.
Greenwood
Mr. Frederick B. Gregg and Mrs. Carla M. Gregg
Mr. Harvey E. Griffin and Mrs. Molly Griffin
Mr. Jeffrey W. Griffin and Mrs. Jacquelyn R. Griffin
Mr. Paul Griffin and Mrs. Natalie Griffin
Dr. Robert Griffin and Mrs. Amy Griffin
Mr. Mark S. Guinee and Mrs. Brenda S. Guinee
Mr. Stephen D. Guymon
Ms. Suzanne Guymon
Mrs. Carolyn L. Hall
Mr. Robert G. Hall and Mrs. Doris E. Hall
Mr. Shawn Hall and Mrs. Angela Hall
Mr. Kevin Hambrice and Mrs. Rosemary Hambrice
Ms. Kristina Hambrice
Ms. Sarah L. Hambrice
Dr. Carrie L. Hankins and Mr. Jeffrey K. Hankins
Mr. Drew Harper and Mrs. Michelle Sample-Harper
Mr. Danny Harris and Mrs. Tammy Harris
Ms. Linda A. Harvey
Mr. Ralph Hawkins and Mrs. Wilma Hawkins
Mr. Shawn Hawkins and Mrs. Bridget Hawkins
Mr. Jon S. Hedges and Mrs. Janet Hedges
Mr. Scott Hendren and Mrs. June M. Hendren
Mr. James Henrich and Mrs. Jill Henrich
Mr. Simon R. Hewitt
Mr. Stanley L. Hill
Mr. Jim Hilscher and Mrs. Elaine K. Hilscher
Mr. William Hoag
Mr. Matthew Hodges and Mrs. Danielle Hodges
Ms. Kathleen Hogan
Mr. Richard E. Hogan and Mrs. Beverly Hogan
Dr. Rex M. Horne and Mrs. Becky Horne
Ms. Margie Houff
Miss Rebecca A. Howell
Lieutenant Colonel James Hudson and Mrs.
Elizabeth M. Hudson
Ms. Anna Hundley
Ms. Renee D. Hutson
Mr. Boyd Irby and Mrs. Michelle Irby
Mrs. Sharon Irvin
Mr. Vernon Irvin and Mrs. Sarah Irvin
Mr. Hermann Ivester and Mrs. Carolyn R. Ivester
Mr. John A. Ivester and Mrs. Angelica Ivester
Mrs. Leslyn Jacks
Mr. Mark W. Jansen and Mrs. Heidi Jansen
Dr. Susanne K. Jeffus and Mr. Brandon C. Jeffus
Mr. Jay M. Johnson and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson
Mr. Wallace Johnson and Mrs. Kim Johnson
Mr. David Johnston and Mrs. Mona Johnston
Mr. Eric P. Johnston and Mrs. Susan R. Johnston
Mrs. Barbara Jolliff
Dr. Kevin G. Jones and Mrs. Cynthia R. Jones
Mr. Stephen C. Jones and Mrs. Tammy L. Jones
Mr. Kevin O. Kelley and Mrs. Tracy E. Kelley
Mr. Evan R. Kenyon and Mrs. Carla Kenyon
Mr. Michael E. Kepesky and Mrs. Karen W.
Kepesky
Mr. Charles Y. Kim and Mrs. Mary H. Kim
Mr. Justin H. Kirkes
Mr. Jim Knox and Mrs. Jeanne T. Knox
Mr. Jimmy F. Kuhn and Mrs. Shelly Kuhn
Mr. James A. Kurfess and Mrs. Barbara B. Kurfess
Mr. Leland Kurfess and Mrs. Catherine E. Kurfess
Mr. Craig Lair and Mrs. Wendy Lair
Mr. Steve Landers and Mrs. Sandra L. Landers
Mr. Steven J. Landers and Mrs. Karmen L.
Landers
Mr. Robert B. Landry and Mrs. Elizabeth Landry
Mr. James E. Langford and Mrs. Jamie L. Langford
Mr. L. K. Langum and Mrs. Terri Langum
Mr. Robert Lee and Mrs. Laurie A. Lee
Mr. Darrell A. Leonhardt and Mrs. Nancy C.
Leonhardt
Mr. Harry W. Li and Mrs. Melanie M. Li
Ms. Shawn Linwood
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Mr. Jeronimo Lopez and Mrs. Marilu Lopez
Mrs. Hui-Fang Lu
Mr. Harry Lubansky and Mrs. Marian Lubansky
Mr. Jimmy Lynch and Mrs. Mary E. Lynch
Mr. David S. MacFarlane and Mrs. Mitzi J.
MacFarlane
Mr. Don R. Magnuson
Ms. Vida C. Martin
Mr. Shea R. Mathews and Mrs. Sarah M. Mathews
Mr. J. T. May
Mr. William Maynard
Mr. Barry J. McCaskill
Ms. Caroline McDaniel
Mr. Brett M. McLeod and Mrs. Cynthia McLeod
Mr. Darrell McMellon and Mrs. Brenda McMellon
Mr. Matt McNeely and Mrs. Dee McNeely
Mr. Matthew McSweeney and Mrs. Katie
McSweeney
Mrs. Jennifer K. Medford
Mr. Russell Melton and Mrs. Sue Melton
Mr. Ronald A. Meredith and Mrs. Delores A.
Meredith
Mrs. Rachael Metcalf
Mr. Harry F. Milligan and Mrs. Mary E. Milligan
Mr. Bruce B. Milstein and Mrs. Jennifer J. Milstein
Mr. Carl Minden and Mrs. Angela Minden
Dr. George K. Mitchell and Mrs. Martha W. Mitchell
Ms. Marie C. Mitchell
Dr. Christopher Mocek and Mrs. May M. Mocek
Mr. Jeffrey T. Molleston and Mrs. Jennifer L.
Molleston
Dr. Lori Montgomery and Mr. Robert H.
Montgomery
Mr. Billy W. Moore and Mrs. Margie V. Moore
Mr. Charles R. Morey and Mrs. Sally R. Morey
Mr. John M. Morton and Mrs. Denise Morton
Dr. Jim A. Muller and Mrs. Susan Muller
Ms. Jamie Murphy
Reverend Samuel Murrell
Mr. Lamar Murry and Mrs. LeAnn Murry
Mrs. Linda O. Neaves
Mr. Roy H. Neblett and Mrs. Julia H. Neblett
Mr. Joe Neff and Mrs. Dana Neff
Mr. Alex Nesterenko and Mrs. Linda Nesterenko
Mr. Chris Newell and Mrs. Paula Newell
Mr. Jim Newell
Mr. Kenneth E. Newsom and Mrs. Patty P.
Newsom
Mr. Franklin Newton and Mrs. Patricia Newton
Mrs. Christina Nipper
Ms. Debbie Norman
Dr. Rebecca A. Nowell and Mr. Britton L. Nowell
Mr. James B. Nuttall and Mrs. Gail P. Nuttall
Mr. William C. O'Donnell and Mrs. Marie O'Donnell
Mr. Bill Otis and Mrs. Angela Otis
Mr. Nicholas J. Panyard and Mrs. Lona Panyard
Mr. Richard Parker and Mrs. Nancy G. Parker
Mr. Ben G. Parkinson and Mrs. Aimee A.
Parkinson
Mr. Anthony Pavan and Mrs. Jordan Pavan
Mr. Joe Pennington and Mrs. Patricia Pennington
Mr. Rance Perkins and Mrs. Martha A. Perkins
Mr. Jeremy M. Perrone and Mrs. Elizabeth B.
Perrone
Mr. Steven B. Petersen
Ms. Janey Pettit
Mr. Paul D. Phelps and Mrs. Jennifer K. Phelps
Mr. David Phillips and Mrs. Lisa Phillips
Mr. Tom Planchon and Mrs. Luanne Planchon
Mr. Preston K. Polson and Mrs. Ann K. Polson
Dr. David N. Pope and Mrs. Paula R. Pope
Mr. Kelton Price and Mrs. Christy Price
Mrs. Olga Probst
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Mr. Gary Proud and Mrs. Angie Proud
Mr. Michael E. Raine and Mrs. Ruby E. Raine
Mr. Jay Ramsey and Mrs. Terra Ramsey
Mr. Jim Ramsey and Mrs. Judy Ramsey
Mr. Willis L. Razor and Mrs. Sharon L. Razor
Mr. William V. Rickard and Mrs. June M.
Goddard-Rickard
Mrs. Robyn Robb
Mr. John L. Robbins and Mrs. Diane T. Robbins
Mr. Mike L. Roberts and Mrs. Deborah W. Roberts
Ms. Glenda M. Robertson
Mr. Paul A. Robertson and Mrs. Lindsey Robertson
Mr. John V. Ronza and Mrs. Paula C. Ronza
Ms. Susan Rose
Ms. Louise Rutledge
Dr. Marsha Salman and Mr. Patrick Salman
Mr. Alan Sanden and Mrs. Jill Sanden
Mrs. Brittan E. Sanders
Mr. David W. Sanders and Mrs. Sally J. Sanders
Mr. Louis Sanford and Mrs. Shelley Sanford
Mr. Michael D. Satterwhite and Mrs. Heather L.
Satterwhite
Mr. Keith Schaedig and Mrs. Karen Schaedig
Mr. Eric J. Schmidt and Mrs. Marthalyn Schmidt
Mr. Jared Selby
Dr. Heath R. Showalter and Mrs. Laura W.
Showalter
Dr. John A. Shuffield and Mrs. Pamela M. Shuffield
Ms. Betty T. Sinnette
Mr. Darrell Smith and Mrs. Diana I. Smith
Mrs. Rebecca A. Smith
Mr. Scott Smith and Mrs. Hollie A. Smith
Mr. Jay A. Smithson and Mrs. Merri J. Smithson
Mr. Shannon Spangler and Mrs. Stacy Spangler
Mr. Kevin L. Spann and Mrs. Jennifer L. Spann
Mr. Jim P. Spradley and Mrs. Carolyn S. Spradley
Dr. Royce A. Stanford, Jr. and Mrs. Cynthia L.
Stanford
Mr. John K. Stauffer
Mr. William Stevens and Mrs. Juliet L. Stevens
Dr. Michael R. Stone and Mrs. Beverly Stone
Mr. Jeffrey L. Strickland and Mrs. Teru L.
Strickland
Mr. Burnell Summerford
Mrs. Susan O. Sutton
Mr. Michael Swedenburg and Mrs. Terri
Swedenburg
Mr. Shane Sweetin and Mrs. Kim Sweetin
Mr. Bryce Swindler and Mrs. Sheri Swindler
Ms. Kimberlee S. Swindler
Mr. David Tarpley and Mrs. Heather J. Tarpley
Mr. Warren Tayes and Mrs. Amy Tayes
Mr. Lewis F. Taylor and Mrs. Melody R. Taylor
Mr. Joseph Teague
Mr. Samuel R. Tedder
Mr. Dewain Tennant and Mrs. Charlotte Tennant
The Kula Foundation
Mr. George H. Thompson and Mrs. Kathryn B.
Thompson
Thrivent Choice
Mr. Johnny Tollett and Mrs. Amber Tollett
Mr. Richard M. Toney and Mrs. Jacquelyn E. Toney
Mr. John A. Trembley and Mrs. Susan A. Trembley
Ms. Andrea Trieschmann
Mr. Carroll L. Tucker and Mrs. June L. Tucker
Mr. Thomas W. Tull and Mrs. Dana E. Tull
Mr. Brian K. Turner and Mrs. Lisa A. Turner
Van Brimer Family Foundation
Dr. Rudy L. Van Hemert and Mrs. Donna Van
Hemert
Mr. Michael P. Vanderford and Mrs. Stephenie
Vanderford
Mr. David Wahlfeld and Mrs. Sharen S. Wahlfeld
Mr. James R. Walden and Mrs. Patty Walden
Mr. Glenn Walker and Mrs. Teresa Walker
Mr. Tom M. Waller and Mrs. Pauline H. Waller
Mr. Brian I. Watkins and Mrs. Stacy A. Watkins
Mr. Jeff Weaver and Mrs. Stacy Weaver
Mr. Dee E. Webb and Mrs. Susan B. Webb
Mr. Evan O. Weiner and Mrs. Kathleen L. Weiner
Dr. Michael F. Weiner and Mrs. Kim A. Weiner
Mr. David Wengel and Mrs. Sarah Wengel
Westower Communications, Inc.
Mr. Darren Wheeler and Mrs. Paulette Wheeler
Mr. Jay K. White and Mrs. Laura M. White
Mr. Jim White
Dr. Justin S. White and Mrs. Cynthia A. White
Mr. Marc White and Mrs. Holley White
Mr. Marty White and Mrs. Rita White
Mr. Sidney White and Mrs. Clarene White
Mr. Mark B. Whitesell and Mrs. Kim Whitesell
Mr. Howard J. Wiechern and Mrs. Leigh Ann
Wiechern
Miss Laura M. Wilkie
Mr. Danny J. Williams and Mrs. Nancy S. Williams
Mr. David Williams and Mrs. Gail Williams
Dr. Paul E. Williams and Mrs. Cheryl E. Williams
Mr. James C. Williamson and Mrs. Jacqueline N.
Williamson
Dr. Mark E. Wilson and Mrs. Jennifer Wilson
Mr. Brett Wingfield and Mrs. Stacy Wingfield
Mr. Jeff M. Wingfield and Mrs. Judy L. Wingfield
Mr. Marvin W. Winston and Mrs. Margaret A.
Winston
Mr. David W. Wood and Mrs. Allison N. Wood
Mr. Fred A. Wood and Mrs. Nancy J. Wood
Mr. Glen Woodruff and Mrs. Tamra Woodruff
Mr. Edwin A. Woolf and Mrs. Sharon D. Woolf
Mr. Chris Wren and Mrs. Christina Wren
Mr. Kirk S. Wygal and Mrs. Christy Wygal
Mr. Gary Yarbrough and Mrs. Carnell Yarbrough
Mr. James T. Yarbrough and Mrs. Patsy C.
Yarbrough
Dr. Kevin G. Yarbrough and Mrs. Darla D.
Yarbrough
Mr. Lang Zimmerman and Mrs. Sara Zimmerman
Dr. Terrance J. Zuerlein and Dr. Nancy W. Zuerlein
Ms. Linda D. Zust
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