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ALL2018-2019 • ANNUAL REPORT The DMCS mission, to equip minds and nurture hearts to impact the world Becoming to Bold to All In. While it for Christ, is at the core of who we are as a school and a community. This vision for our students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff drives us. During the 2018–19 Over the last three annual reports, we’ve grown from school year, our parents, students, and employees were asked to participate in an seemed the natural progression, when we chose All In as our theme for 2018–2019 we could independent survey study done by Independent School Management (ISM). not have guessed what God had in store or how fitting the theme would prove. The last year Survey results confirmed that our community is All In when it comes to this mission. has brimmed with All In moments:

n In the way our high school students serve and step outside their comfort zones to ACADEMIC STUDENT STRENGTHS ve theirlo neighbors both locally and globally. EXCELLENCE PERSPECTIVE

n In the voices of elementary students singing “Reckless Love” at the top of their lungs

erformance Hall overflows with the melodies of their worship. ISM Summary: Top Program Ratings Top Student Perspectives: until the P n A Christian emphasis and by Parents: n Campus & Facilities n In the middle school hallways where students post notes to one another, reminding development of faith n Fine Arts n Educational Technology classmates that they belong here, they belong together, and they belong — first and and character in students n Graduate Placement n Safety & Security f oremost — to God. n Excellent academics Record n Health Services

n n n the way people have given sacrificially of their time, talents, and resources so that A positive, caring Academic Rigor n In College Placement community where n tudents s and faculty alike are equipped to thrive, explore, learn, and pursue Christ Core Academics n School Spirit a spirit of hospitality students are known in all things. n Leadership n Character Emphasis n A well-regarded Opportunities reputation and graduate All In reflects both attitude and action. It is characterized by humility, by n Athletics placement record and generosity, and by an infectious joy. All In invites us to be part of something bigger than ourselves and to rejoice in that. All In in the person and work of our n An excellent campus

and facilities We find the ultimate example of what it means to be n A secure environment Savior. Jesus poured out His life for us; He held nothing back. In John 15, He calls us to follow in His footsteps, to lay down our lives for each other. It is our privilege and our calling to emulate this expression of love for one another. It is the defining feature of community bound together in Christ. We’re All In because He is All In. ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOL YEAR No matter who you are, where you’ve come from, or how long you’ve been a part of DMC, we are all Lions. It takes every one of us pouring into the lives of students and standing alongside All In. 1200 one another. I hope you enjoy and are encouraged by stories and the examples of God’s 1000 900 faithfulness to Des Moines Christian as you read through the pages of this Annual Report. 800 Thank you for the role you play in the lives of our students, and thank you for being 700 600 500 400 300 Cade Lambert 200 endent, Des Moines Christian School 927 987 1039 1101 Superint 100 1 2015–2016 2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2019 2 ALLIN

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Every day is full of adventure for the children in our early education program. Over 150 of our littlest Lions fill the classrooms, halls, and playgrounds with big smiles and even bigger energy. From outdoor explorations to learning the alphabet, our academic programs promote kindergarten readiness and a strong foundation for future learning in a creative, play-based environment. But our program is about so much more. Early education is only the beginning of the adventure.

Even as students engage the world with wonder and curiosity, they learn they are precious not only to We love DMC!

their family and teachers but also to their Heavenly Father most of all. From one end of our campus to the The facilities are terrific, and all the other, children are surrounded by reminders and examples of God’s love for them and His unique design extra activities are fun, but it’s the “ for each of their lives. “ teachers and the administrators who clearly go above and beyond to make FAITH FAMILY FUN DMC great for kids and their families.

No student is too young to be We love to support and Learning experiences in Early — Steve Randall & Stefanie Donnell-Randall, grounded in worship and encourage the students and Education are as playful as they Ellie, 5th Grade; Emma, 2nd Grade; Scripture. Each day the children parents that call DMC home. are purposeful. Children become Hallie, Pre-K fill their school with their singing That’s why we’re committed to independent, self-confident, voices and evident delight. Our creating a family environment inquisitive, and enthusiastic teachers are privileged to from the beginning of the day all learners by actively exploring their guide students into a deeper the way to the end. This year we environment. Our students enjoy understanding of who Jesus is. hosted special family events to many experiential activities such as Our hope and prayer is that foster the community and connecting with firefighters, police their faith may deepen and friendships that make DMC officers, and nurses during their flourish throughout their years a place to belong. Community Helpers unit, practicing at DMC and beyond. animal care for our pet study, and The family-favorite Parents going on adventures to the Night Out provided extended pumpkin patch and the childcare hours so parents could Science Center of Iowa. enjoy an evening away and know that their child was safe, loved, and having fun. The Fall Harvest Party filled the Performance Hall with friends old and new as students, siblings, and parents bonded over face painting, cookie decorating, and inflatables. Children celebrated the Christmas season with their performance of “Unto Us a Child is Born” for over 3 700 family and friends. 4 ALLIN

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The Elementary Curriculum prepares students for lifelong learning through a strong academic base while fostering spiritual and social growth in a loving, accepting environment. God’s Word is the foundation of our curriculum; Scripture is in integrated into each subject and activity so our students experience the Creative Learners transformational impact of the Word from the beginning of the school 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT day to the end.

If you take a tour of DMC today, you may wish you Elementary Clubs could return to the classroom as an elementary student. Chess Club: Nearly 60 students in grades 2–5 gathered before You can sense the excitement in the halls as DMC school each week for our elementary chess club. Students learned teachers bring learning to life. On a typical day in the rules of the game as well as the value of strategic play. elementary you might: Ukulele Club: Learning to play the ukulele is an added bonus for n Walk in the shoes of your favorite historical figure students at DMC. Students use their newly developed musical skills at the annual 3rd grade wax museum to perform at chapel and special school events. n Practice creative problem solving with an invention for the 5th grade science fair Worship Choir/Worship Band: Students grow as musicians n Create your own video in front of our own and artists during their time in elementary school. Our green screen elementary worship choir and worship band lead the entire school in praising the Lord during weekly chapel n Experience project-based learning as you try your hand at challenges in building, robotics, 3D gatherings. Students eagerly join this team as they printing, design, sewing, or coding with a team sing for the Lord! of your peers

n Lead worship through music, skits, and prayer in 2018–2019 Theme Verse our weekly chapel services The elementary-wide theme verse provides a backdrop n And so much more! for chapels and conversations throughout the year, uniting students, teachers, and administrators to God’s Word as we ask how God wants us to live in relationship with one Equipped with industry-leading technology, another and with Him. students from grades K–5 become dynamic

problem solvers and creative thinkers as

they explore God’s creation, seek His

truth, and grow in confidence of

who God has made them to be. Act justly, love

From college to career, elementary mercy, and walk “ students are given the groundwork to discern and pursue the unique “humbly with calling God has placed upon your God. their lives.

— Micah 6:8

5 6 ALLIN 5TH GRADE LIFE D D D D D D D D D 5th Grade Adventure The capstone experience offers students a fun and celebratory way to say goodbye to elementary and look forward to middle school. The annual trip to Twin Lakes Bible Camp in Manson, Iowa, is packed in with activities such as archery, canoeing, kayaking, For Adventure fishing, crafts, basketball, team-building activities, 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT and more. Students also take the opportunity to give back to the camp through a clean-up service project. 5th Grade at DMC The getaway encourages students to reflect on their As they approach the conclusion of their elementary experience, DMC fifth graders take ownership elementary years, strengthen friendships, and build of the elementary community as they serve their fellow students, develop into confident leaders, class unity in an outdoor learning environment. From and cultivate the creative thinking of lifelong learners. fireside chats to chapel worship to solitary time spent in prayer and Bible study, students’ experience Service-Leadership Roles refreshment in their faith and are reminded of Christ’s love for them. n Student Council n Chapel Worship Team Activites n Chapel Skit Team n Archery n Video Production Team n Bible Study/Time with God n Chapel Tech Team n Team-Building Activities n Recess Helpers n Friendship Bracelets n Lunchroom Assistants n Basketball Electives n Skits n Speakers The 5th Grade Elective program encourages curiosity and collaboration n S’mores while offering students an introduction to the many possibilities ahead n as they continue their education. This year, students learned to Campfire create and print designs with the Glowforge, sew and n Worship Time embroider pajama bottoms, practice artistic face painting, n Canoeing and Kayaking and design video games. They went fishing, built wooden tool boxes, tackled an advanced Arduino coding course, developed an eye for photography, and wrote and rehearsed skits performed during the 5th Grade Overnight Adventure.

Catching Up With 5th Grade Fifth grade students used the elementary school’s digital media lab to write, edit, and produce a bi-weekly update about happenings around DMC. Students learn video editing while they practice interviewing techniques and key communication skills. 7 8 ALLIN CHRISTMAS D D D D D D D D D

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The elementary music program encourages students to explore God’s creation through music. Whether developing an understanding of notes and rhythms, singing in the worship choir and playing in the chapel band, or experimenting with instruments such as xylophones, ukuleles, recorders, and bucket drums, students are given the opportunities and experiences to nurture a lifelong appreciation for music and a passion for worship through song.

2,000 Each year our students share their emerging musical talents as we celebrate PARENTS, the Christmas season and the arrival of our Savior. The annual elementary GRANDPARENTS, Christmas program is a beloved tradition among students, faculty, and AND FRIENDS families. In December, students performed “Tales from the Manger,” a unique IN THE AUDIENCE presentation of the Christmas story told from the animals’ point of view.

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From classroom questions to social interactions, 6th-8th grade

students are learning about their identity as students, artists,

thinkers, athletes, friends, family, and, most of all, as children of God.

You belong At DMC Middle School, it’s the same story for our department as we to God. You belong“ completed our second year as a unique middle school community. You Belong Here here.“ We belong That’s why our theme for 2018–2019 school year was all about belonging. together. Passion Groups Our sense of belonging shapes who we are becoming. Our vision is Passion Groups invited students to gather in a small group setting based to create a culture and community where every student and staff on a particular interest area. Groups met throughout the year to discuss member knows that they belong, allowing them to thrive and grow their shared interest and consider how they might pursue their passions more fully into the person God has created each of us to be. together. Passion groups included focuses on cooking and baking, service, arts and crafts, outdoor adventure, a book club, worship team, sports, knowledge bowl, board games, and more. You Belong to God Career Fair Service The Middle School Career Fair provided students facetime with Spiritual growth is often expressed through service as transformation overflows into action. As our several talented speakers in a variety of professions, including middle schoolers mature in their faith, they serve one another and make a difference throughout the Engineering, Human Resources, Technology, Marketing, Advertising, community. They take part in the annual Spiritual Emphasis Service Day and complete their own Communications, Physical Therapy, Medicine, Law and Politics, service hours each semester, dispersing throughout the city to fill a need and love their neighbors. Financial Planning, Athletics, Entrepreneurship, and Veterinary Students take ownership of their school through hospitality and chapel teams. This year, Medicine. Students learned not only about potential career paths the Middle School stepped up to lead students from elementary through but also about envisioning work as an overflow of worship. high school in the annual Operation Christmas Child drive and collected over 200 boxes. Student Council As they gain hands-on experience, create a culture of Bible Studies belonging, and practice creative problem-solving, Student Each week, students in every middle grade level took time Council members are equipped with the training and to gather and share in the study of Scripture. They met early encouragement to become the Christ-centered leaders who in the morning before school or during their lunch make an impact at school, at home, in the community, and break. These Bible studies were student around the world. This year, our team of student leaders initiated and student led, with assistance planned the first Middle School variety show, threw a fall from Middle School Guidance Counselor party for students, helped organize weekly chapel services, Mrs. Oakes. From books of the Bible to and served as advocates for shaping the future of Bible study strategies, students are DMC Middle School. learning to love the Word of God and 11 mature in their emerging faith. 12 ALLIN D D D D D D D D D MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFE

Middle School Activities Extracurriculars enrich the Middle School community and in encourage students to try new things, share their interests For Exploration with others, and develop their leadership abilities. 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT The 2018–2019 school year was a year of firsts. With a We Belong Together variety of new clubs and activities from arts to athletics and everything in between, our students competed, created, and collaborated in Knowledge Bowl, Mock Trial, 8th Grade Retreat Chess Club, Comic Club, Rubik’s Cube Club, junior high For the first annual 8th grade retreat, students athletics, show choir, an art show, and more. were challenged to engage a complete stranger — someone they met at Jordan Creek or in the Destination Excellence East Village — in a worldview conversation. Despite challenging winter weather Students stepped out of their comfort zones, conditions throughout the season, the show demonstrated confidence in their identity in choir sang and danced with enthusiasm and Christ, and gracefully entered into meaningful joy. The competition season was highlighted interactions. The experience was rounded out with by a Best Vocals victory over multiple 4A a session on Biblical worldview in politics and times schools at the Johnston Snowzam Exhibition. of fellowship and communal worship. The capstone experience launches students into high school Art Show energized by the work God is doing in and Art students presented “In the Middle of a Masterpiece,” through them. DMC Middle School’s first art show. The showcase featured over 200 pieces of original artwork from 6th–8th grade students alongside NYC/DC Trip live student demonstrations and collaborative artwork created by Eighth graders took their civics lessons on students in 6th and 8th grades, respectively. the road for a spring break journey through the landmarks and roots of our country. Whether FIRST LEGO® League taking a night tour of significant memorials in The DMC FIRST LEGO® League took their problem-solving skills and robotics expertise Washington D.C., witnessing the arrival of the all the way to the state competition at Iowa State University. The team was awarded presidential motorcade at the White House, walking in the footsteps of third place for their performance in the robotics competition. immigrants at Ellis Island, or catching a nighttime view of New York City from the Empire State Building, the Class of 2023 interacted with the nation’s past and present as they looked forward to stepping into their futures as students and citizens. Art Show Athletics SAM SMITH JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL TEAMS AWARDED DOMINATED THE GRIDIRON “BEST IN SHOW” WITH THE 8TH GRADE TEAM POSTING A 2ND CONSECUTIVE UNDEFEATED SEASON AND Show Choir OUTSCORING SEASON CHARLIE OLSON AND OPPONENTS 204-14. SAMI WEBSTER WERE BEST MALE AND FEMALE VOCALISTS AT THE NORTH POLK COMET SENSATION. 13 14 HIGH SCHOOL LIFE What I found interesting about the stock market was how much impact

it had on everyone around the world.

Experiential Learning I“ feel like I’m more likely to invest since Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Some of the most I know what it’s about and I’ve learned impactful learning experiences happen in the conversations, so much about it. It has made me more “ IN interactions, and experiences that take place outside the traditional intelligent in knowing what to invest classroom. This year, students participated in a stock market in and what not to invest in. It was a ALL great learning experience! challenge, managed food trucks for a day, visited with professionals at UnityPoint Health and the Polk County Courthouse, were — Kelsey Klein (‘20) Mission Trip commissioned to create artwork for Willis Auto Campus, and more. D D D D D D D D D The Junior Achievement 30-Day Stock Market Challenge simulated the risks and rewards of investment as Economics students, sponsored by Foster Group, monitored markets and developed their investment strategy. At the end of the challenge, students concluded with $934.82 of their $1K in investment and donated the money to a local charity. Purpose 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT Dual Credit Courses Students can earn up to 32 credit hours An ever-expanding catalog of on-campus dual On Purpose for a Purpose credit courses gives DMC high schoolers a head start At Des Moines Christian School we believe we were created on purpose for a purpose. As a high toward post-secondary education. With increased school community, we daily seek to discern and pursue that purpose as we academic rigor, the specialized instruction of DMC learn, create, and mature into the people God has made us to be. An teachers, and the added benefit of saving students integrated biblical worldview education illuminates students’ Classes like World History both time and money in college, dual credit offers understanding and prompts transformational conversations. With with Mrs. Hunt and English 10 with something for everyone. Christ at the center of each day, each subject, and each interaction, Mrs. Shields have been my favorite “ our learning is placed in context of God’s ultimate purpose for His n n because we’re able to have fun and creation and His people. Whether in the classroom, around AP Calculus Drawing yet still learn a lot. Our teachers allow the halls, on the Performance Hall stage, or in the athletic arena, n Composition I n Graphic Design us to do creative activities that

students are equipped with the confidence in their faith, their n Composition II n Painting challenge and engage us, such as identity, and their giftings to thrive as they enter into college, n Creative Writing n Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry the time we wrote and filmed“ a music career, and calling in a complex world. n Contemporary Literature n Statistics video to compare the perspectives of Greek mythology with modern and Flexible Schedule biblical worldviews. Our flexible schedule model, which debuted this school year, equips students and faculty to make the most of valuable 2018 ACT — Mio Legaspi (‘21) Show Choir, learning time. Greater independence provides students with Theatre, Victory Chamber Choir Composite Scores 32+ on ACT key college and career readiness skills and increased flexibility Congratulations to the students who scored a creates margin for one-on-one and small group learning. 25.3 32 or greater on the ACT: Students receive both the resources and the enrichment they DMC need to succeed. Throughout the year, students grew to take Seniors Juniors Sophomores greater ownership of their learning and created a community 21.8 Ethan Lindsey Ella Fadden Alexander Hilgerson State of Iowa of committed, ambitious learners. Lydia Samuelson Isabella Main Nic Rhoads 20.9 Blake Schmitz Jacob Martin National Cody Smith 15 16 ALLIN D D HIGHD SCHOOLD LIFED D D D D At DMC, each student has the ability to make the high school experience their own. Through a

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fine arts opportunities, each student can pick and choose to create the best in DMC experience for them. No two “ Artists are exactly alike, but that’s how we’re 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT being prepared for the specific path we will take after high school. Fine Arts — Max Olsen (‘21) Drama, Football, Participation in the arts challenges students to use their hearts, minds, bodies, and souls Mission Trip, Show Choir, StuCo to creatively express themselves, glorify their Creator, and demonstrate His Concert Band work in their lives. As Christians and artists, we are becoming confident Division I – State Contest and imaginative performers, creators, and leaders ready to impact our culture for Christ. Jazz Band 1st Place – Jack Oatts Jazz Festival 1st Place – Simpson College Jazz Festival 3rd Place – Hoover JazzFest Fine Arts Honors & Awards 5th Place – SCIBA Jazz Band Festival Best Trumpet Section – Jack Oatts Jazz Festival Concert Choir Best Trombone Section – Jack Oatts Jazz Festival State Large Group Contest – Superior Rating Best Rhythm Section – Jack Oatts Jazz Festival

Concert Choir Marching Band State Solo and Ensemble Contest, Division II – State Marching Contest Individual Superior Rating 4th Place – Urbandale Marching Invitational Alex Mona Chloe Crandell Christian Grensteiner Ella Fadden Grace Oliver Jonah Mudlaff Maria Casady Mio Legaspi Sophie Murphy

Concert Choir State Solo and Ensemble Contest, Individual Excellent Rating Halley Blades Kyle Kloppe Patrick Carter

Victory Honor Choir Blake Schmitz – National Choral Award Blake Schmitz – Iowa All State Chorus Maddie Willits – National Choral Award 17 18 ALLIN ALLIN D D D D D D D D D

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I’m not my failures. I’m a child of God, and“ I’m treasured and cherished. in DMC was so crucial in this learning“ Memories process because I was constantly 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT reminded of the truth about in who I really am. On Stage Student Life 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT — Sarah Veurink (‘20) Cheer, Mission Trip, Student life at DMC is about being part of something National Honor Society, Prom Committee, Show Choir, StuCo bigger than ourselves. As a Christ-centered Theatre community, we treasure a culture in which students Featuring 40 cast, 23 crew, and 164 costumes, the DMC musical find a place to belong, the environment to theatre performance of “The Wizard of Oz” was our largest flourish, and the relationships and memories production to date. they’ll carry for a lifetime.

The Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards With plenty of ways to get involved and try recognized our students with the following awards: new things, there’s something for everyone. Students are inspired to explore, challenged to n Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role: grow, and equipped to make a difference. Best Mio Legaspi as Lion/Zeke of all, we’re doing it together. n Triple Threat Award nominee: Mio Legaspi as Lion/Zeke Spiritual Formation Spiritual formation is distinctive of the DMC experience. It happens n Special Recognition for a Performance in a every day as students and staff alike pursue growth and faith with Principal Role: Amanda Mona as Hunk/Scarecrow intentionality. Each fall, Spiritual Emphasis Week is a time to take a break from the routine and focus on how we are growing in our n Special Recognition for a Performance in a faith, learning from community leaders and mentors along the way. Principal Role: Ella Fadden as Almira Gulch/Wicked Likewise, the spring Worldview Week equips students with the Witch of the West confidence to apply their faith to the world around them. This year, our Worldview Week keynote speaker was apologist Tim Barnett n Special Recognition for a Performance in a Principal Role: Elyse Hall as Auntie Em/Glinda from Stand to Reason.

n Distinguished Scene: Munchkinland Student Life & Activities

n Advisory n Football n Spiritual Emphasis n Max Olsen chosen as one of four Assistant Stage n Advisory Assistant n Golf Week Managers for the IHSMTA Showcase n Art Show n Homecoming n Student Council n Baseball n Jazz Band n Theatre n Basketball n Job Shadowing n Track & Field n Chapel n Knowledge Bowl n Victory Honor Choir n Cheerleading n Marching Band n Visual Art n Chess Club n Mission Trips n Volleyball n Color Guard n National Honor n Worldview Week n Community Society n Worship Team Service n Prom n Winter/Spring n Concert Band n Senior Trip Spirit Weeks n Concert Choir n Show Choir n Yearbook n Cross Country n Soccer 19 n Food Truck n Softball 20 Experience ALLIN D D D D D D D D D

STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Honor Roll 3.0 – 3.49

9th Grade Lucas Bickel Caleb Jaeger Eli Miller Cortland Strait Jacqueline Willits Anna Cook Nathan Koestner Izabelle Osborne Jack Swafford Kaden Wolfswinkel in Olivia Fox AJ Lux Emmett Schelhaas Hallie Vallejo Scholars Jacob Fynaardt Miles Maltby Lindsay Stephens 10th Grade 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT Tristan Brown Timothy Darla Luke Lundberg Sophie Newberry Spencer Christensen Danielle Fejfar Nicole Mona Bryson Nicolet High Honor Roll 3.5+ Samuel Conrad Caden Flug Kadin Nesbit Colby Shelton 11th Grade 9th Grade Isaac Bailey Cade Thiner Isaac Bailey Luke Durick Luke Juffer Rebekah Picray Oliver Sterk Brady Hewitt Cayden Tysdal Ashlyn Bakke Ethan Elbert Olivia Kennedy Alicia Pieper Sophia Stineman Daniel Min Jackson Waring Micah Brandenburg Brody Everitt Regan Kloppe Caleb Platt Sydnee Theis Joseph Brehm Elizabeth Friedrichsen McKayla Kurtz Alexander Quist Keeli Tysdal 12th Grade Maria Casady Joslyn Helgens Alexandra Lundberg Jacob Rosno Chase VanDerPol Emma Cross Carson Houg Elise Main Amelia Samuelson Jacob Weissenburger Noah Berry Calvin Matthes Danilo Vallejo Oliver Dirkx Emma Isenhart Addison Mars Joshua Shank Ean Wetzel Mason Hunt Jaron Mumm Matthew Wynne Aiden Dogic Ella Johnson Ashley Neu Samuel Steensen Adam Witty Adeline Linebach Alora Towers

10th Grade Claire Boley Kolton Evans Nicole Mona Garrett Penland Jack Shisler National Honor Society Alexandra Bryant Mallory Fynaardt Alexander Mona Kacey Pierce Vivienne Skinner Christian Castile Elijah Hess Nathaniel Moser Moriah Prewitt Jayden Swaim 11th Grade Wesley Caves Alexander Hilgerson Kathryn Muller Paige Ransdell Eva Thomas Bryan Chen Elijah Hummel Sophie Murphy Nicholas Rhoads Elise Thorson Bella Anderson Jacob Fopma Caitlin Kellner Isabella McDonald Ellie Schlapkohl Campbell Christy Andrew Johnson Sophie Newberry Hailey Emily Turnquist Halley Blades Noah Fopma Ashley Kimani Hannah Nielson Cody Smith Chloe Crandell Margaret Lankford Alex Niemann Riemenschneider Ashley VanHeukelom Isabella Blomberg Ingrid Godsey Kyle Kloppe Mwihaki Njoroge Rose Vanderlinden Clayton Denton Kaelyn Lawrence Rachel Norris Rachel Roggenburg Grant Veenstra Brett Crandell Christian Grensteiner Abigail Kropf Katherine Osborn Eden VanSoelen Alysen Dexter Emilio Legaspi Grace Oliver Kennedy Roose Gabriel VerSteeg Emma Durick Kiran Greteman Benjamin Leusink Cole Phillips Sarah Veurink Bennett Dirkx Audrey Linebach John Olsen Olivia Saxton Joel Whitmore Megan Eddy Elyse Hall Luke Lounsbury Delaney Phillips Tommy Joshua Duff Olivia Matthes Cora Olson Gabrielle Seniva Emma Wilson Gabriella Evans Harang Jang Isabella Main Hadley Rains Weissenburger Emily Dykema Megan Miller Hannah Overholt Colby Shelton Jaxon Withers Ella Fadden Maren Judisch Jacob Martin Megan Riddle Payton Wubben

11th Grade 12th Grade Emma Kolb Nicholas Fejfar Ethan Lindsey Hannah Pithan Alexis Tonnemacher Bella Anderson Ella Fadden Maren Judisch Isabella Main Cecelia Sturdivant Miah Potratz Andrew Fox Danny Mabe Lauren Rush Emma Veenstra Cooper Best Callie Fish Seth Juhl Jacob Martin Elaina Towers Frankie Accurso Justin Groen Madeline Miller Lydia Samuelson Tessa VerSteeg Halley Blades Jacob Fopma Caitlin Kellner Isabella McDonald Rose VanderLinden Alayne Bakke Jeffrey Herbers Amanda Mona Blake Schmitz Madeline Willits Isabella Blomberg Noah Fopma Joseph Kim Hannah Nielson Chase VanDike Liliana Boley Lilliana Kinley Brooke Mumford Bennet Schuiteman Kennady Withers Kole Bradley Ingrid Godsey Ashley Kimani Crystal Njoroge Eden VanSoelen Harrison Brockman Kaili Lawson Jacob Neu Brett Shelton Patrick Carter Kyle Goranson Kelsey Klein Katherine Osborn Sarah Veurink Grant Christy Luke Lehmann Elizabeth Olson Isaac Stephens Brett Crandell Christian Grensteiner Kyle Kloppe Cole Phillips Kendall Webster Dillon Davis Joshua Grensteiner Abigail Kropf Delaney Phillips Thomas Zachary Dueker Kiran Greteman Benjamin Leusink Samantha Reed Weissenburger Emma Durick Elyse Hall Minao Little Megan Riddle Payton Wubben 2018–19 Student Council Megan Eddy Harang Jang Zachary Long Ellie Schlapkohl Gabriella Evans Jessica Jean Luke Lounsbury Cody Smith

12th Grade Frankie Accurso Nicholas Fejfar Matthew Larsen Logan Murphy Brett Shelton McCall Baker Sullivan Fitzgerald Kaili Lawson Jacob Neu Isaac Stephens Alayna Bakke Andrew Fox Luke Lehmann Elizabeth Olson Jessica Stoecker Emilie Bannor Lydia Fynaardt Ethan Lindsey Hannah Pithan Alexis Tonnemacher Liliana Boley Justin Groen Danny Mabe Miah Potratz Emma Veenstra Harrison Brockman Carter Henderson Braden Mars Hadley Rains Tessa VerSteeg Duncan Caves Jeffrey Herbers Micah Mayse Samuel Rasmussen Luke Weaver Makayla Chambers Matthew Horstman Camille McKeever Alexandra Reeder Madeline Willits Parker Champion Olivia Johnson Madeline Miller Lauren Rush Kennady Withers Grant Christy Nathaniel Juffer Amanda Mona Lydia Samuelson Stephen Cooper Lilliana Kinley Jonah Mudlaff Blake Schmitz Lydia Dewitt Emma Kolb Brooke Mumford Bennet Schuiteman

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DMC Athletics cultivates a community of student-athletes and coaches Lions Make History who are united in vision and purpose, committed to excellence, and driven Just 11 years since their varsity competition debut, Boys Golf made history to glorify our Creator as we represent our faith and our school around in May by bringing home the firstDMC Athletics State Championship. the state. We believe athletics are much bigger than a game. They’re The squad, led by WCAC Coach of the Year Philip Conover, dominated the about shaping courageous, resilient, and confident young men greens this season, winning every meet but one, claiming back-to-back and women through mentorship, training, and competition. conference championships, and breaking three school records along the way. Student-athletes apply the experiences and lessons gained in competition to their walk of faith and future callings to impact the world for Christ. STATE APPEARANCES 2009 6 in 11 years Lion Family PROGRAM BEGAN From home football games at Lions Field to the state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena, Lions fans 7 IN 11 YEARS 2019 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS flooded stadiums with blue and white whatever the State Champions weather, location, or event. During the 2018–2019 athletic seasons, we gathered to support the athletes on the field, court, track, and diamond. State Appearances An additional five DMC teams and five individual athletes earned the opportunity to compete at their state tournaments. Girls and boys basketball both reached their state tournaments, for the first time enjoying this dual achievement. The girls reached the semifinal game, adding another chapter to the DMC record books.

TEAM INDIVIDUAL Competition Cheer Alayna Bakke (‘19) – Track Girls Basketball CeCe Sturdivant (‘20) – Golf Boys Basketball Carson Houg (‘22) – Track Boys Golf Jacob Fopma (‘20) – Track Boys Track Justin Groen (‘19) – Track Shuttle Hurdle Relay, 4 x 100, Distance Medley Boys Cross Country

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ATHLETICS D D D D D D D D D College Signings DMC student-athletes are taking their talents to the next level.

McCall Baker – Volleyball, Southeastern University (FL) Alayna Bakke – Softball/Volleyball, Northwestern College (IA) Makayla Chambers – Volleyball, Mount Saint Joseph University (OH) in Emma Veenstra – Softball/Basketball, Dordt University (IA) For Victory Frankie Accurso – Baseball, Grand View University (IA) 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT Grant Christy – Baseball, Northwestern College (IA) Luke Lehman – Baseball, Briar Cliff University (IA) Danny Mabe – Football, Mount Saint Joseph University (OH) Coach of the Year Matt Horstman – Track, Northwestern College (IA) Philip Conover – Boys Golf, WCAC Bennett Schuiteman – Track, Northwestern College (IA) Jason Van Mersbergen – Boys Basketball, District Brett Shelton – Baseball, Northwestern College (IA) Matt Waring – Football, District Matt Wynne – Golf, Northwestern College (IA) Brian Spanhut – Volleyball, WCAC Brad Johnson – Girls Basketball, WCAC Conference, District and State Recognition

Alayna Bakke (‘19) – VB, Track Kaili Lawson (‘19) – VB, BB School Records Breaking Performances McCall Baker (‘19) – VB Luke Lounsbury (‘20) – XC, Track INDIVIDUAL Baseball Trey Castile (‘20) – Track Danny Mabe (‘19) – FB Basketball Single season pitching win, Brett Shelton (‘19) – 9 Duncan Caves (‘19) – FB Braden Mars (‘19) – FB, Track Career Assists, Emma Veenstra (‘19) – 350 Lowest ERA in a single season, Brett Shelton (‘19) – .6 Alysen Dexter (‘21) – VB Jacob Martin (‘20) – FB, Track Season Assists, Emma Veenstra (‘19) – 123 Career record for walks, Andrew Fox (‘19) – 86 Bennett Dirkx (‘21) – FB Megan Miller (‘21) – BB 3 Point FG – Season, Miah Potratz (‘19) – 59 Noah Fopma (‘20) – XC TEAM Kate Muller (‘21) – BB Football Most Wins in Season, Girls Basketball – 23 Andrew Fox (‘19) – Track Miah Potratz (‘19) – BB PAT’s in a Season, Tommy Weissenburger (‘20) – 42 Team Low 9 Hole Score, Boys Golf – 138 Justin Groen (‘19) – FB, Track Moriah Prewitt (‘21) – BB Golf Most Points in Season, Football – 397 Jeff Herbers (‘19) – FB, Track Owen Quinlan (‘20) – Track Low 9 hole Score, Matt Wynne (‘19) – 33 Most Wins in Season, Baseball – 26 Matt Horstman (‘19) – Track Megan Riddle (‘20) – VB Girls’ Soccer 4x110 Meter Shuttle Hurdles, Boys Track – 59.91 Carson Houg (‘22) – XC Bennett Schuiteman (‘19) – Track Career Goals, Alex Reeder (‘19) – 37 1600 Meter Medley relay, Boys Track – 3.38.84 Curran Ingram (‘20) – BB Isaac Stephens (‘19) – FB Nate Juffer (‘19) – Golf Volleyball Cece Sturdivant (‘20) – Golf Career Assists, Alayna Bakke (‘19) – 2781 Seth Juhl (‘20) – FB, BB Cade Thiner (‘20) – FB Season Assists, Alayna Bakke (‘19) – 822 Caitlin Kellner (‘20) – VB Chase Van Dike (‘20) – FB Career Digs, Emma Veenstra (‘19) – 965 Ashley Kimani (‘20) – Golf Emma Veenstra (‘19) – BB Softball Jackson Waring (‘20) – FB, BB, Track .400 Hitters Club Tommy Weissenburger (‘20) – Golf Alayna Bakke (‘19) – .456 Jake Weissenburger (‘22) – Golf Conference Emma Veenstra (‘19) – .427 Mason Wolfswinkel (‘20) – FB Champions Emily Turnquist (‘21) – .418 Matt Wynne (‘19) – Golf Girls Basketball Career RBIs, Emma Veenstra (‘19) – 139 Volleyball Track Boys Golf 110 High Hurdles, Justin Groen (‘19) – 15.10 25 26

ALLIN I have been crucified with SERVANT HEARTED LEADERSHIP

Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. “ “ And the life I now live in the D D D D D D D D D flesh I live by faith in the Son International Service of God, who loved me and In February, 87 DMC high school students and chaperones gave himself for me. traveled to Honduras and to the Dominican Republic. During — Galatians 2:20 their one-week service trip, students served a full day at each ministry in providing medical care, doing construction, and tutoring students. We’re 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT Team Dominican Republic Impacting the World for Christ 60+ students CONSTRUCTION Service opportunities are an important component of the DISCIPLED IN AFTERNOON 150 STUDENTS RECEIVED FULLY COMPLETED INTERACTIVE CAMP DMC student experience. Students are encouraged to take 1:1 tutoring in English IN ONE CLASSROOM ownership of their faith and grow in Christian maturity as TO BE IN USED IN they share the Gospel and demonstrate the love of Christ INSTALLED A SOLAR DISHWASHER FALL 2019, AND through servant-hearted leadership. Servant-hearted IN THE SCHOOL KITCHEN THAT 300 students A SECOND SERVES 600 MEALS A DAY AT THE SCHOOL IN D.R. CLASSROOM leaders give generously of their time and talents within (PRE-SCHOOL–5TH GRADE) STARTED their relationships, churches, and communities, serving with passion, care, and empathy.

These service days — whether at home or abroad — are Team Honduras transformative experiences that shape a student’s life and faith and help them discover their place and passion in SHARED THE kingdom-centered service. GOSPEL WITH 839 Medical 23 people 328 PATIENTS SEEN RECOMMITTED THEIR Children LIFE TO CHRIST Local Service Locations 19 PEOPLE Each year, our students have opportunities to make a difference in the community. Dental ACCEPTED 184 OPTICAL 152 PATIENTS SEEN High school and middle school students, alongside their teachers, mobilize PATIENTS SEEN CHRIST across the greater Des Moines area for two days each fall to partner with local organizations. This fall, 39 advisory groups chose to serve at 24 locations:

n n n Agape Pregnancy Center JOPPA Special Olympics of Iowa n n n Back Yard Bible Club Joshua Christian Academy The Friendship Center n n n Cici’s Pizza Many Hands for Haiti The Mission Church n n n City of Polk City McKee Elementary Urbandale Little League n n n Encore Thrift Shop Meredith Drive Reformed Church Urbandale Walking Trails n n n Faith Baptist Bible College New Life Center Valley Church

n n n Freedom for Youth Operation Christmas Child Veterans Hospital

n n n Hope Ministries Soteria Church Wildwood Hills Ranch I knew that God had been preparing me for this trip the second that I stepped on the plane. I knew“ that in the midst of chaos, I had to rely on God to guide me through this trip. I had so many amazing experiences “throughout the week and I could see God revealing Himself to me in ways that I never imagined. 27 28 — Liliana Boley ‘19 ALLIN D D HOMECOMING 2019 D D D D D D D

Fans filled the bleachers in the gym and at Lions in Field to watch our athletes compete in junior high, Spirit junior varsity, and varsity ball games. On Friday afternoon the entire school motivated the varsity 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT Coming Home football team at a parade and pep assembly. As the sun set, the Lions took the football field before Each school year the entire DMC family, past and present, a crowd of over 1,500 people, the marching is invited to come home, gather together, and celebrate band filled the neighborhood with music, the their Lion spirit during Homecoming Week. Parents, cheerleaders lead our fans with cheers, and parents grandparents, staff, alumni, alumni parents, and friends dressed in game day navy blue and white bibs are present at events all week remembering their own joyfully belted the school fight song from the high school years and helping current students make bleachers. At half-time, our king and queen new memories. were crowned and the evening ended with a 48-14 victory over Centerville. With activities organized by our high school student council, DMC students enjoyed dress-up days, game This festive week ended with almost night under the stars, intramurals, and decorating the 300 high school students dancing the school with our theme of “Happily Ever After.” night away in the Performance Hall at the first student fellowship of the year.

Several of our varsity football players could not resist lining up for the dance.

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CLASS OF 2019 D D D D D D D D D Lifers are the 22 individuals, or 32% of this class, who completed all 13 years of their education at 100% Des Moines Christian School. OF THE CLASS OF 2019 BACK ROW in TOOK AT LEAST ONE (L-R) Ethan Lindsey, Matt Horstman, Graduates DUAL CREDIT COURSE Landon Wright, Jeffrey Herbers, 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT Danny Mabe, Carter Henderson MIDDLE ROW (L-R) Duncan Caves, Parker Champion, Nick Fejfar, Micah Mayse, Jonah Mudlaff, Sully Fitzgerald, Harrison Brockman, 71% Luke Weaver OF THE CLASS OF 2019 FRONT ROW (L-R) Emma Veenstra, Maddie Willits, PARTICIPATED IN ATHLETICS 84% Brooke Mumford, Adeline Linebach, DURING THEIR Sophia Miller, Amanda Mona, OF THE CLASS OF 2019 HIGH SCHOOL YEARS Tessa Ver Steeg, McCall Baker PARTICIPATED IN FINE ARTS DURING THEIR

HIGH SCHOOL YEARS THE CLASS OF 2019

IS OUR LARGEST

GRADUATING CLASS WITH

Des Moines Christian School, “ 69 thank you for teaching me and my peers to rely on an all-powerful, alumni “always-present, all-knowing God. — Lexie Tonnemacher, Salutatorian

Our parents gave us our bow, our teachers gave us the arrows, our friends “gave us encouragement, and the Lord “ provided the target. Class of 2019, you have everything you need now, so lift your bow, knock your arrow, and aim!

— Lydia Samuelson, Valedictorian

31 32 ALLIN D D D D D D D D D CLASS OF 2019 Creighton Global University Bethel University Trinity Christian Univesity Minneapolis, MN St. Paul, MN College Omaha, NE Camille McKeever Logan Murphy Palos Heights, IL Alexis Tonnemacher Jonah Mudlaff Carthage College in Kenosha, WI Across the Nation Hadley Rains 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT Iowa Colleges and Universities

Briar Cliff Northwestern University College Sioux City, IA Orange City, IA Luke Lehmann Alayna Bakke Grant Christy Central Matthew Horstman College Bennet Schuiteman Pella, IA Brett Shelton Jeffrey Herbers Matthew Wynne Brooke Mumford Iowa State DMAAC University Miami University Ankeny, IA Ames, IA Oxford, OH Noah Berry Parker Champion Amanda Mona Harrison Brockman Stephen Cooper Matthew Larsen Nicholas Fejfar Adeline Linebach Sullivan Fitzgerald Mount St. Joseph Braden Mars Mason Hunt University Jessica Stoecker Lilliana Kinley Cinncinati, OH Alora Towers Emma Kolb Makayla Chambers Danny Vallejo Kaili Lawson Danny Mabe Elijah Vredenburg Ethan Lindsey Luke Weaver Calvin Matthes Jaron Mumm Dordt University Hannah Pithan Sioux Center, IA Lydia Samuelson Justin Groen Madeline Willits Emma Veenstra Landon Wright Grand Canyon Drake University University University Arizona State Des Moines, IA of Iowa Phoenix, AZ University Blake Schmitz Iowa City, IA Lydia Dewitt Tempe, AZ Lydia Fynaardt Emilie Bannor Andrew Fox Lauren Rush Samuel Rasmussen Tessa VerSteeg LeTourneau Faith Baptist Palm Beach Youth With University Bible College University of Atlantic University a Mission Longview, TX West Palm Beach, FL Ankeny, IA Northern Iowa Colorado Springs, CO Florida Southern Carter Henderson Cedar Falls, IA Jacob Neu College Micah Mayse Madeline Miller Sam Heffron Lakeland, FL Grandview University Colorado School Elizabeth Olson Colorado Christian Nathaniel Juffer Des Moines, IA Alexandra Reeder of Mines University Southeastern Frankie Accurso Golden, CO Lakewood, CO Miah Potratz University Kennady Withers Liliana Boley Lakeland, FL McCall Baker

The Class of 2019 was also accepted at the following colleges and universities

Allen Nursing College, Waterloo, IA Luther College, Decorah, IA St. Thomas University, St. Paul, MN Biola University, La Mirada, CA Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA Suffolk University, Boston, MA Bradley University, Peoria, IL Midland College, Midland, TX Taylor University, Upland, IN Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA Rolla, MO University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Concordia University, Seward, NE Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO De Paul University, Chicago, IL Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO University of Tampa, Tampa, FL Harding University, Searcy, AR San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Wartburg College, Waverly, IA John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR St Johns University, Queens, NY 34 Loyola University, Chicago, IL St Louis University, St. Louis, MO ALLIN D D D D D D D D D ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

James Laugerman (‘07) in During high school, James Laugerman (‘07) was a member of the basketball team that earned an appearance at the 2007 State Lions for Life Tournament; and, as a trombonist in Jazz Band, he was part of a 2018-2019 • ANNUAL REPORT James and Deanna ALL state-honored ensemble. He remembers how his science teacher didn’t just ask students to memorize the periodic table but challenged have three children — Kelly (Kehoe) Schifsky (‘04) them to hide the Word of God in their hearts. His high school years were marked by a broad range of experiences, whether at school or Maely, Joelyn, Although Kelly (Kehoe) Schifsky couldn’t have imagined the course her post-grad path at work, that shaped and equipped him to learn to see the big picture and Nigel would take when she was a student in the halls of DMC’s Franklin location, looking and relate to those with different backgrounds and experiences, skills back she recognizes a familiar theme. To use the lyrics of her favorite Hillsong that have served him well. chorus, “all my life you have been faithful.” Like any other young graduate, James had ideas about his future when When she began her post-secondary education at Trinity International he left DMC after spending his PreK through 12th grade years as a Lion. University in Chicago, Kelly delayed picking a major as long A dozen years later, however, James’ life looks much different, and his as she could. She wanted to explore and discover. But a professor path is marked by a sense of God’s purpose. With his sights set on recognized in her the confidence, curiosity, and determination an engineering degree, James made his way to Iowa State that made her a perfect fit for a medical career. A series of University. Yet when he discovered early on that engineering conversations was enough to confirm what God had begun to was not the right place for him, James began to explore. His work in Kelly’s heart. After graduating from medical school at studies and his natural curiosity led him to pursue a variety Des Moines University and completing her residency in Iowa, of interests, from communications to political science, but Kelly now serves as a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician all along he was resistant each time someone brought up at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. the idea of music and/or full-time ministry as a career.

“My life is an example of God’s faithfulness,” Kelly Not long after his arrival in Ames, James was introduced observes, pointing to examples of the relationships and to The Salt Co, a campus ministry based out of opportunities that make up her story. She demonstrates Cornerstone Church of Ames. It was a turning point in an openness to the leading of the Holy Spirit and a deep his life. During his junior year, his church announced trust in God’s calling on her life. plans for a church plant in proximity to the University of Iowa. James recognized the call he’d been waiting for. Even in high school, Kelly was never one to shy away from He arranged to finish his degree remotely and made the a challenge. Both athletics and arts were featured heavily in move to plant Veritas Church. Kelly’s DMC experience. From the basketball court to the show choir stage, Kelly took advantage of the opportunities DMC had “Faith was a part of my life, but that was the first time to offer. She played soccer, basketball, and softball, and also I stepped out in a way that didn’t make sense outside of performed in choir, show choir, and Victory. She even created her Christianity,” he explained. “I wanted to take my faith own opportunities. seriously. I wanted to get involved and be a leader in the church, serving however I could.” At the time, there was no soccer team for the Lady Lions so Kelly played most of her high school soccer career at a local public high school. But That desire to serve planted James just where God wanted to use when that option came to an end, Kelly wasn’t ready to be finished him — both in ministry and in music. An internship turned into a with the game. full-time job. Before he knew it, James was leading worship both at Veritas in Iowa City and a satellite location in Cedar Rapids. “I wanted to spend my senior year playing for my school,” Kelly explained, Tim and Kelly so she made her case to the only soccer team that wore a Lions jersey. While in Iowa City, James became involved with Americorps. His work with convicts have two children — The boys soccer team listened to her proposal and voted for her to join created opportunities to talk about life, faith, and family. As James learned their stories, them that season on the field. God ignited his heart for disadvantaged and marginalized people. He started to ask how the church Graham and Isla. could meet both the spiritual and physical needs he was encountering. The sense of connection which Kelly came to value so deeply wasn’t just something she felt on her teams. It was there in the classroom, the cafeteria, In 2018 God brought James’ passions together. An opportunity arose to join another Salt Network church plant, this time and the hallways. According to Kelly, the Class of 2004 was characterized at the corner of Cottage Grove Ave. and 24th St in Des Moines. Uniquely situated in a strategic location for ministry — a by close community and tight-knit friendships. “We shared an all in it diverse neighborhood within walking distance to Drake University — the newly founded Cottage Grove Church brought the together vibe,” she observed. What advice would Kelly give to a DMC church planting movement that had so impacted James back to the city where he grew up. James was inspired to help student 15 years later? Get involved and find your people. Activities, as capture the church’s big picture vision through music and worship arts. A year into the role, James now spends his Sundays much as academics, prepared her for her future vocation, and the godly playing keyboard at Cottage Grove, leading the way into a multi-cultural worship experience which seeks to reflect the friendships she carries with her today form a community she can call family. vibrancy and diversity of the Body of Christ. 3515 36 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Tina strives hard every day to IN Tina Brightman promote our mission with her students.

ALL Early Education She“ thinks outside of the box to come up Teacher of the Year with creative ways to engage her students.

She is patient, caring, and sensitive. She Tina Brightman has been genuinely cares about her students, their teaching early learners for “ parents, and her co-workers. She maintains D D D twelve years with nine of D D D D D D a heart for God with her job and with those years at Des Moines her family and balances both Christian. Tina is a dynamic with wisdom and energy. early educator who has taught every age group from ages two through — Angel Lewis, five throughout her time at DMC. She currently Early Education Lead Teacher in teaches the 4 and 5-year-old classroom. Lifelong Learners 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT

Des Moines Christian’s teachers live out our mission as role models for students, as Vickie is the most genuine Vickie Greiman they work alongside one another and as they serve the broader DMC community. This Christ-follower and humble educator year we launched our Teacher of the Year Award. Teachers were invited to nominate I have ever“ met. She patiently meets the needs of Elementary her students, often on her knees to see them eye to eye. a peer who is committed to community, a passionate apprentice of Christ, a lifelong Teacher of the Year She is a passionate apprentice of Christ. Her perspective learner, an active partner with parents, and a dynamic classroom teacher. We are is always seen through the Kingdom lens, and her gentle Vickie Greiman earned her pleased to introduce to you our first recipients of the DMC Teacher of the Year awards. spirit brings peace to those around her. She talks about Bachelor’s degree in Child the Lord all the time, and her first answer to any problem Development from Iowa State

is to pray. Her students are wonderful disciples as University. Vickie spent the first

they follow in her footsteps of prayer and joy. She has Dean Delzell remained persistent in her desire to learn about new 24 years of her education career High School Teacher of the Year technology and put new ideas to work in her classroom.“ teaching 4 and 5-year-old preschool. She makes learning fun. Miss Greiman always has She then joined DMC and, as of the Dean Delzell earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Simpson a sparkle in her eye and everyone wants to do 2018–2019 school year, has completed College. He later earned his Masters in Science Education from the University their best under her instruction. her 20th year teaching kindergarten. of Iowa. Dean has taught for 22 years, serving for nine years as Chemistry — Danielle Boley, and Physics instructor for DMC High School. Elementary Music Teacher

Roxanne Wilson Middle School Teacher of the Year

Dean is a servant-hearted Roxanne Wilson earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

man who takes time to point his from Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana. The 2018–2019 school year

students“ and fellow staff toward Christ. He marks Roxanne’s 31st year at Des Moines Christian out of her 41-year cultivates strong relationships with his students, teaching career. Throughout her time at DMC, she has taught various grade balancing work and fun, and pushing students levels, most recently teaching 6th grade Science and Bible. towards academic and personal excellence. He “ is always willing to help solve a problem or

brainstorm ideas to improve things. He is a Roxanne approaches teaching and loving students with a long-range vision. She

lifelong learner who wants to continue to grow is equipping students not only with knowledge for today but also with the abilities to both as a Christian and as a scientist. impact the world around them for Christ in the future. Above all else, she loves. She has “ “ helped create a loving community in the Middle School. She stops students in the hallway — Kari Strief, to ask about their day, to encourage, and to sometimes redirect. No matter the High School Science Teacher circumstance, she is here for her students. She has also been an exceptional team teacher. Roxanne is an incredible asset to the Middle School. 37 38 — Julie Pickard, Middle School Art Teacher ALLIN D D D D D D D D D

LION FUND in At the 2018 Golf Classic 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT The annual Golf Classic is a great way to kick off the school year. Whether you are an avid golfer IN or play occasionally, the best-ball format welcomes ALL all ages and all levels of play. The Golf Classic is one of two charitable events that promotes community and advances our mission through the Lion Fund. Thank you to Scheels who D D D D D D D D D sponsored the 2018 Golf Classic by providing each golfer with a DMC golf shirt.

31 30 in parents staff/spouses Gathering, Getting Involved, and Giving 29 4 friends Alumni 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT 4 4 This fall we introduced the Lion Fund. Our brand n Scholarships Students Grandparents new annual giving campaign directly touches the n Fine Arts lives of students and teachers on a daily basis. It 3 2 Board Members Alumni Parents serves as the mainstay of the school’s fundraising n Athletics

efforts and is supported each year by parents, n Professional Development alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, staff, and 107 Total Golfers n Technology and Innovation businesses. As a family of funds, the Lion Fund invites you to direct your generosity to the area n Greatest Need that matters most to you. dmcs.org/support

This one fund contributes to all this …

1,101 28 211 STUDENTS 167,000 SQUARE FOOT acre campus employees FACILITY

15 $404,000 27 62 Teachers SPORTS TEAMS IN LION FUND SCHOLARSHIPS student activities

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TRUE-BLUE GALA D D D D D D D D D The teachers and faculty

at DMC prepared me by giving me an environment where my “ “ creativity was fostered, my critical-thinking was sharpened, in and leadership skills The Spirit of Giving were encouraged. 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT — Micah Veldkamp The 2019 True-Blue Gala was a sold-out event DMC’s first ever ambassador fundraising drive with over 300 guests gathering to celebrate our brought fresh energy and momentum to our year theme, ALL IN. As our largest charitable pre-gala festivities. Five couples who embody event of the year, the generosity of gala attendees the ALL IN spirit rallied friends of DMC from and ambassador campaign donors impacts not across the community, and even the country, only the mission of the school but also the lives to raise $100,095 during March. of children as they grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.

During a live, onstage interview with fifth becoming the young men and women who grader Lucy Durick, alumnus and featured are ready to make a difference through faithful guest Micah Veldkamp (‘13) shared his service wherever God leads and however He reflections on how his years spent at DMC equips them. prepared him for college and career and impacted his faith. A graduate of Calvin College Alongside Micah and Lucy’s story, a set of with a degree in communications and graphic “Days of the Week” socks designed by Micah design, Micah now works as a designer for resonated with gala attendees in the live boldSOCKS, a one-of-a-kind sockwear company auction. Now Micah’s handiwork is giving back committed to social impact by providing clean to the school that shaped him and impacting Total Raised: water for communities in Rwanda. the lives of future alumni. $405,000 While Micah couldn’t have imagined where DMC taught me that my his career might lead when he was a student, faith couldn’t just be this abstract,

his time at DMC equipped him to pursue his “philosophical thing that I only

passions and find his purpose after graduation. thought about in church or Bible class. Our faith needs to fully saturate “

These verses from Chronicles were my prayer for the gala“ our lives — we should be reflecting

— that an atmosphere of overwhelming thankfulness would be Even as students like Micah and Lucy are God’s light no matter what in“ this place and that we would respond to God’s faithfulness and hard at work in the classroom, the vision for we’re doing. provision with an attitude of abundant generosity. their DMC education is ultimately about a — Micah Veldkamp — Cade Lambert, Superintendent transformational experience that will impact their lives for years to come. It’s about “The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand” 41 42 — 1 Chronicles 29:9 ALLIN

VOLUNTEERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEATED D D D D D D D D D Heidi Vermeer-Quist, Darin Roggenburg, Sarah Spilman – Secretary

STANDING Shaun Bennett, Casey Miller – Vice President, Todd Goeldner, Jim Plagge – Treasurer, Patti Johnson, Tim Lundberg, Cynthia Christy, John Leusink – President, Steve Durick

Volunteers play an important part in the DMC educational experience. Each year, hundreds of parents, in alumni, alumni parents, grandparents and friends serve in a variety of capacities. Your skills and resources For Our Mission impact the DMC experience in remarkable ways. 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT Susan Accurso Michael Borst Lexie Cross Laura Akers Matt Bradley Emily Crowder Craig Aldag Nicole Bradley Kate Altmaier Mark Brandenburg Thank you to the alumni, parents, grandparents, alumni parents Jamie Anderson Michele Brandenburg and friends who volunteered for the following activities in 2018–2019: Jenny Anderson Nick Brannen Mary Ellen Anderson Annie Breding Mike & Michelle Everitt Jason Breding Lion Fund Ambassadors Athletic Concessions Football Chain Gang Middle School Track Meet Tina Brightman Jim & Anita Davids Most Donors Engaged Book Fair High School Breakout Speakers Mission Trip Chaperones Will Brightman Facility Volunteers College and Career Readiness High School Chapel Speakers Mission Trip Pancake Breakfast Krista Brittain Business Partners High School Track Meet Photographers Allison Fisher Karen Brix Caleb Davis DMC Dollars Illumination Show Choir Competition Prom Chaperones Andi Fisher Char Brown Emma Davis (‘18) Elementary Classroom Helpers Jazz Night School Board Members Andy Fitzgerald MacKenzie Brown Joe Davis Elementary — Field Day Junior Achievement Show Choir Chaperones Lisa Fitzgerald Melissa Anderson & Will Brown Elementary Special Events Library Helpers Teacher Appreciation Brunch Tabi Davis Derek Flack Michelle Drefke Jennifer Browne Facilities Math Challenge Group The True-Blue Gala Josh DeKok Faith Florez Parent Teacher Fellowship Shon Bruellman Family Fun Night Math Olympics The Wizard of Oz Spring Musical Caleb Delzell (‘14) Eric Fopma Sheila Burch Field Trip Chaperones Middle School Chapel Speakers Volunteer Coaches Allison Antrim Dean Delzell Michelle Fopma Tammy Burch (‘92) Jim Bagbey Kelly Denham Rick Fox Ben Burkett (‘13) Ali Bailey Darci Lu Diekevers Stacey Fox Kevin Burton Our 200+ employees were asked to nominate an individual who is making a significant impact at DMC Brian Bailey Anne Dirkx Jill Frey Tori Burton Michelle Bailey Jeff Dirkx Mike Frey through their gift of time. We are pleased to present Tawnya Willits and Lori Martin as our Rachel Busch Bart Baker Jorja Dogic 2018–2019 volunteers of the year. Rebecca Butler Mona Jeff Baker Bret Duda Doug Cappel Pam Baker Jahna Duda Nairubi Cardenas Jana Bakke Clint Dudley Cathy Carter Ryan Bakke Julie Dueker Beth Casady Zac Bales-Henry Rachel Duncan Sue Casady Mike Ballenger Jennifer Durick Jeff Casey Elliott (‘12) & Joe Bantz Steve Durick Kristine Cass Kellee Frey Brad Barrett Brandon Early Beth Castile Lion Fund Ambassadors Chris Barry Melissa Eckhoff Brian Castile Most Dollars Raised Sara Beegkamp Jennifer Centeno Debbie Eekhoff Julie Beinke David Charleston Aimanohi Egbelakin Kevin Friend Shaun Bennett Tawnya Willits has spent countless hours using Lori Martin spends countless hours making sure our Dr. Ken Cheyne Molly Eklund Dan Frohwein Heather Benninghoven her organizational and seamstress skills to provide home athletic events are ready to serve meals and Monni Chittenden Trent Elliott Jill Frohwein Sara Bergkamp uniforms and costumes for our fine artsprograms. snacks to our fans and visitors. She manages menus, Cynthia Christy Dakoda Evans (‘18) Colin Frye (‘11) Jill Best She is joyful about the work she does and always inventory, and equipment for three concession Geoff Christy Jon Evans Jessa Frye (‘11) Bill Beukema welcomes volunteers to help, regardless of their skill kitchens. She trains many volunteers who also love Nathan Clayberg Karla Evans Alice Fynaardt Betsy Blades level. Tawnya is often found encouraging kids and to give of their time to our athletic programs. Her Angela Clement Payton Evans (‘16) Matt Fynaardt Curt Blades staff with a smile on her face, claiming that it is her joyful attitude and willingness to serve and stay on Jeff Clement Ryan Evans Robin Fynaardt Bruce Blomberg joy to bless our students and make sure they look top of so many details is truly remarkable! Volunteer Kevin Cline Ann Fadden Justin Gaiser Kristi Blomberg and feel great. Every fine arts group that goes into labor maximizes the profits from concessions, which Sarah Connolly Jeff Fadden Allyson Glaser Danielle Boley the community looks sharp and feels confident are used to purchase uniforms for our middle school Julie Cornelius Bob Fejfar Mike Glaser Jason Bollback because of this incredible woman of God! and high school athletes. Robin Cox Jen Fejfar Mia Glasgow Katie Bonner David Craig Amber Fick Laura Godsey 43 Tawnya Willits and her husband Paul are the parents of Lori Martin and her husband Brian are the parents of Brian Bopp 44 Holly Crandell Erin Fish Maxx Godsey Madeline (‘19) and Jaqueline (‘22). Jacob (‘20) and Tyler (‘23). Kathy Bopp Scott Crandell Mark Fish Todd Goeldner VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS

Eric Goranson (‘96) Rachel Jenkins Angela Leusink Kevin McGuire Tonya Patrick Jaren Ruble (‘17) Tara Stasi Brad Veenstra Rachel Goranson Laura Jerome John Leusink Phoelisa McGuire (‘87) Justin “Red” Pearson Jenise Rychnovsky Annie Stec Joel Veenstra Jen Green Mark Jicinksy Kimberly Lewis Randi McNally Angie Pelaez Annie Sagebiel Jan Steenhoek Julia Veenstra Scott Green Cara Jicinsky Krista Lindholm Brandon McNew Ross Peterson Doug Samuelson Kimberly Steenhoek Micah Veldkamp (‘13) Ashley Gregory Amy Jingst Jodi Lindsey Marcia McNew Annie Pettit Mindy Samuelson Mike Steenhoek (‘91) Jason Vetter Aimee Grensteiner Jeff Johannsen Marsha Linebach Jodi Menninga Maria Philipsen Jana Scharnberg Maren Steensen Stephanie Veurink Ron Grensteiner Chris Johnson Cheryl Long Beth Meyer Scott Philipsen Jane Schelhaas Scott Steensen Aubrey Villotti Amy Groen Lynn Johnson Ben Lounsbury Jonathan Meyer Chris Phillips Nate Schelhaas Karissa Stein Gina Visser Smit David Groen Patti Johnson Jean Lounsbury Becky Miedema JR Phillips Amy Schlapkohl Brenden Stephens Abby VonFumetti Deanne Gummert Jayson Jones Heidi Loverude Nate Miedema Kristin Phillips Hunter Schmitt (‘12) Carrie Stephens Jennifer Waring Elaine Hagenberg Karla Jones-Weber Mark Loverude Mike Miesen Sidnee Phillips (‘17) Dean Schmitz Denise Stephens Matt Waring Melanie Hall Jenny Judisch Bill Lowe Jason Mikesell Aaron Pieper Lydia Stephens (‘15) Josh Wassenar Tim Hall Amber Juffer Karla Lowe Casey Miller Jodi Pieper Paul Stephens Dan Webster Tracy Hall Kerry Juhl Jennifer Lundberg Chad Miller Lora Pierce Chris Sterk (‘93) Jennifer Handsaker Andy Juhl Tim Lundberg Heather Miller Bethany Pierschbacher Meredith Sterk (‘95) Sue Ellen Hansen Jeanine Kain Jenny Lutz Justyn Miller Kate Pithan Meghan Stickford Drew Harden (‘00) Nancy Kalber Jon Lutz Manda Miller Tony Pithan Brian Stoklasa Carroll Hardy Ross Kalber Heather MacLennan Will Mitchell Jim Plagge Jonna Stout Britt Schoon (‘11) Kathleen Hardy Nate Kannegieter Amy Main Mike Mona Betsy Platt Tim Stout Volunteer Coach Rob Harned Julie Kellner Dave Moore Tricia Platte Fay Strait Jennifer Webster Pam Harned Kevin Kellner AJ Morris Alexis Poduska Steve Stratton Al Schuiteman Mission Trip Chaperone Lynsy Harrigan Tiffany Ketcham Terri Morrow Steph Pothoven Donna Stroh Conner Schuiteman Alison Harris Lucy Kimani Tony Morrow Selena Pratt Cris Swaim Jody Weissenburger Rhonda Schuiteman Amy Harris Bradley King Liz Mortensen Kim Prenger Jodi Swaim Hallie Wells Danny Schultz April Hartzler Jill King Matt Mouser Jason Price Dave Swanson Matt Wenninger Jared Segestrom Rachel Havlak Matt Kinley Michael Mudlaff Jodi Puls Gina Ten Pas Janet White Jim & Lori Manderfield Brian Seidl Pam Herman Kelli Kirkman (‘99) Sasha Mudlaff Chad Quist Kyle Ten Pas Lucy White Lion Fund Ambassadors Lindsay Seidl Philip Herman Barb Klein Gretchen Muller Heidi Quist Andrew Terry Cheryl Whitmore Brenda Shank Sarah Herman (‘97) Heather Kleis Jon Muller Scott Rains Keren Terry Lisa Wieskamp Cami Manley Brenda Shelton Christine Heroff Cathy Murphy Wendi Rains Amy Thacker Stacy Wildrick Lindsay Mann AJ Shimp Rebecca Herrick Tess Murphy Heidi Williams Noelle Mann Laura Ransdell Larry Theis Suzanne Heseman Troy Murphy Jeff Rasmussen Rashelle Theis Terry Williams Courtney Manus Lori Willis Brian Hewitt Zoe Murphy Abby Rediger Paige Thiner Skip Manus Paul Willits Cheri Hewitt Mary Mysnyk Mike Reeder Daryl Thiner Tawnya Willits Alan Hilgerson Joe Nastruz Tammy Reeder Amy Thomas Aaron Wilson Lori Hilgerson Lisa Nelson Summer Rehkemper Brian Thomas Dan & Carrie Jeff Wilson Tonya Hopkins Becky Neu Sarah Reineck Charstie Thorson Koenigsfeld Michael Wilson (‘01) Cody Hopper Dawn Newberry Curt Retz Michelle Shimp Rick Thorson Lion Fund Ambassadors John Withers Holly Houg Rob Newberry Chad Rhoads True Blue Gala Volunteer Chris Timmons (‘99) Michelle Withers Steve Houg Alec Nicolet (‘16) Crystal Rhoads Jill Trost Scott Kolb Cory Witty Sue Hudson Jerry Marker Brent Nicolet Hanna Shiplett Shawn Kolb Anjanette Richards Ben Twigg Sandra Witty Sam Huey Office Volunteer Pam Nicolet Susan Shisler Jenni Kothavale Jason Richer Jackie Tysdal Jodi Wohlenhaus Melissa Hummel John Niemann Rob Shontz Tommie Krehlik Jennifer Ried Abby Unrath Mike Wohlenhaus Ann Mars (‘95) Kristin Sieren Amy Kritenbrink Tammy Niemann Brenda Riemenschneider Katie Urso Melissa Woodruff Dustin Mars (‘94) Chris Silver Chaney Kurtz Bob Norris Emma Rittgers Jill Van Der Pol Melissa Wright Brian Martin Ryan Sisson Hannah LaFeve Stacie Norris Jay Robinson Brenda Van Heukelom Patrick Wright Lori Martin Kelly Skinner Cade Lambert Ashley Oakes (‘14) Mallory Robinson Josh Van Heukelom Tawnia Martin Jeff Smith Jen Lambert Brenda Oliver Jeremy Robison Jason Van Mersbergen Caroline Mathson Marcie Smith Collin Lane Buck Olsen Darin Roggenburg Kristin Van Mersbergen Steve Mathson Mitzi Smith Cori Lankford Laura Olsen Roxi Roggenburg Kathy Van Soelen Billi Hunt & Mike Elam Jake McAnally Anne Soppe Brian Larsen Bill Olson Becky Roose Michelle Van Wyndgarden Lion Fund Ambassadors Traci McBee Corey Soppe Deb Larsen Jeff Osborn Kevin Roose Londa Vande Griend Donella McConnell Luke Spangrud Ann Latham Paula Osborn Cari Rosno Kenny Vanderpol Nicole Ingram James McConnell Brian Spanhut Cindy Wubben Leanna Lawrence Tim Osborne Rick Rosno Dale Vander Wilt Jim Isenhart Lindsey McConnell Jayme Spanhut Mission Trip Chaperone Lot Legaspi Shelli Osthus Victoria Ross Tom VanderLinden Kirstin Isenhart Kaylan McCord Sarah Spilman Jason Lehmann Matthew Otis Danielle Rowland Jesse Vandermolen Steph Wynne Brenda Jackson Julia McDonald Damion Spilman Tracy Lehmann Jodi Overholt Nate Rowland Marc Vander Velden Kayla Zevenbergen 45 Garrett Jackson (‘12) Neil McDonald Brandy Stanbrough 46 Kurt Lettow Rich Overholt Blake Rozendaal Brett VanRoeckel Julie Zierke-Clark Sarah Jaeger Mike McGrath Payton Stanley (‘17) Peggy Lettow Tiara Parmer Dan Rozga Angie Veenstra Sharon Zonnefeld ALLIN D D D D D D D D D DONORS DONORS

Employees Grandparents Gary and Barb Rosberg Jeffry L. Rasmussen Linda Salomon Revocable Trust James and Ruth Bagbey Gloria Anderson Geraldine Saxton Jen Stanbrough Real Estate LLC Greg and Ali Bailey Larry and Pat Anderson Gene and Judy Shepard Jim Bagbey Insurance Luke and Alex Ballenger Butch and Bev Arts Rick and Lois Slobe Johnson & Johnson PAC Match in Jordan and Danielle Boley Joyce Bailey David and Marian Smit Katecho, Inc. Will and Charlene Brown Ron and Connie Bailey Scott and Barb Smith Kay Lemke Revocable Trust For Generous Giving Doug and Jennifer Cappel James and Ramona Birdsell Ron and Janis Steenhoek Kids Zoom 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT Craig and Melanie Carlson Sandy Blackford Marlin and Judy Swartzendruber Klein Insurance Agency Brian and Monique Chittenden Kent and Linda Blades Lee and Marlene Talma Kondrasuk Consultants Philip and Amy Conover Kraig and Arliss Bonner Coleen Waage Craig and Julie Dueker Casey and Tammy Niemann Roy W. Terwilliger KPMG Community Alumni Derek and Kathryn DeVries Carl and Helen Brandenburg Don and Patty Walters Jeffrey and Ann Fadden Robert and Stacie Norris Arlan and Judy Thorson Giving Campaign Robert Baehr (‘09) Bret and Jahna Duda Linda Bruxvoort Samuel and Edith Warren Ryan and Amber Fick Buck and Laura Olsen Robert and Marlene Toney Kruseman Implement, Inc. Chris Burgeson (‘03) Jason and Rachel Duncan Dorothy Burrow Mike and Jody Wohlenhaus Mark and Erin Fish Curtis and Kathryn Olson Lawrence and Lois Van Heukelom L E Hunt Jr. Enterprises Inc. Davis and Abby Brian and Darcy Ehlers JoAnn Butler Kirk and Samona Yentes David and Andrea Fisher Jeffrey and Paula Osborn Bob and Marilyn Van Soelen Manderfield Real Estate (Manderfield) Darby (‘15) Mike and Michelle Everitt Barbara Carlson Christopher and Laurel Zepp Eric and Michelle Fopma David and Shelli Osthus Gary and Alberdina Van Wyk Services, Iowa Realty Elliott (‘12) and Kellee Frey Andrew and Lisa Fitzgerald Kristine Cass Scott and Brady Fuller Steven and Kayla Owenson Randy and Julie VanZee Mann Orthodontics, PLLC Colin (‘11) and Jessa Chloe Frey Gordon and Cheryl Castile Board Members* Kevin and Robin Fynaardt Carlos and Angela Pelaez Michael and Diane Versackas Morgan Stanley Global Impact (Veenstra) Frye (‘11) Mike and Jill Frey Esther Clouse Eric and Rachel Goranson Larry and Diane Penland LeRoy and Elaine Veurink Funding Trust, Inc. Sean (‘11) and Katleyn Shaun* and Amy Bennett Tony and Sadie Geary Sydney Coder Harley and Stacey Gorter Todd and Melanie Peterson Glenn and Marcia Vos Nationwide Insurance – (Godwin) Glenn (‘12) Geoffrey and Cynthia* Christy Stephen and Kim Gedden Tony and Sandy Crandell Adam and Cari Gregg Daniel and Melissa Pflieger Robert and Sue Westhoff Corporate Giving Timothy (‘04) and Steven* and Jennifer Durick Michael and Alana Gentosi Nancy L. Cromer Ronald and Aimee Grensteiner Aaron and Jodi Pieper Stephen and Linda Zumbrun Network for Good Ericka Hammer Todd* and Lorna Goeldner Vickie Greiman Gary and Lisa Culp Kent and Deanne Gummert Phil and Tricia Platte Novo Nordisk Matching Matthew Herbers (‘12) Chris and Patti* Johnson David and Amy Groen James Davids David and Jennifer Handsaker Kevin and Stephanie Pothoven Organizations Gift Program Zach and Sara (Oakes) John* and Angela Leusink Steve and Holly Houg Marvin and Marlene DeGraaf Andrew and Lynsy Harrigan Jason and Jaime Price Patterson Homes & Remodeling Lang (‘12) Tim* and Jennifer Lundberg Jeremey and Melissa Hummel Richard and Mary Lou Doak 20Fish Ventures Joshua and Sara Herman Steven and Stefanie Randall Patterson Revocable Living Trust Emily Manderfield (‘17) Casey* and Heather Miller James and Kirstin Isenhart Linda DuBois ABACI Consulting, Inc. Brian and Cheri Hewitt Robert and Summer Rehkemper Principal Charity Classic Brian (‘05) and Tonya Miller Jim* and Jane Plagge Mark and Deborah Johnston Mike and Joy Eischeid Abbvie Employee Alan and Lori Hilgerson Curt and Jill Retz Realtor Foundation of Iowa Tanner and Emily Chad and Heidi* Quist Daniel and Carrie Koenigsfeld Paul and Barbara Fynaardt Engagement Fund Kyle and Abigail Hoekstra Tim and Nikki Roetman Roehl Family Foundation (Horstman) Nissen (‘11) Darin* and Roxann Roggenburg Steven and Carmen Kopf Pete Fynaardt American Online Danny and Jennifer Honnold Kevin and Becky Roose Sandra K. Porter Trust Brian Patterson (‘91) Damion and Sarah* Spilman Cade and Jennifer Lambert Arnulfo and Rosie Garcia Giving Foundation, Inc. Jon and Tonya Hopkins Jason and Annie Sagebiel Scheels All Sports Sidnee Phillips (‘17) Margaret Langpaul Don and Betty George Anderson Properties Cody and Nicole Hopper Mark and Jana Scharnberg Schuring, Uitermarkt, Kaleb and Olivia (Zepp) Porter (‘14) Bill and Karla Lowe Carrie Greiman Axis Seed Andrew and Sue Hudson Dean Schmitz Sims, McCleish, Ver Meer, PC Andy and Samantha Thank you to the 33 donors Dustin and Ann Mars Jerry Gress Baker Group Larry and Cheri Hunt Andrew and Michelle Shimp Scott M. Wells Family Trust (Nesbit) Pringnitz (‘12) who gave $488,000 to DMC Brian and Lori Martin Duane and Susan Groenenboom Bank Iowa Michael Elam and Billi Hunt Tammy Sisson Seneca Companies Shawn and Andrea tuition assistance through Nathan and Rebecca Miedema Alan and Mary Gross Barnabas Foundation Trae and Nicole Ingram Travis M. Sisson Skybridge Americas, Inc (Wozniuk) Toenyes (‘88) Matthew and Heather Mouser Stephen Grubb Bethel University the Heart of Iowa School Scott and Natausha Jean Jeff Smit and Gina Visser Smit Smile Orthodontics Connor Wohlenhaus (‘13) Jonathan and Gretchen Muller Howard and Anne Harris Brighthouse Life Tuition Organization during Patrick and Suzanne Jensen Jeff and Marcie Smith Stacey’s Bridal Daniel (‘87) and Janell Wright Randy and Shari Nesbit David and Cyndy Hill Insurance Company calendar year 2018. John and Molly Jungling Mondale and Lucreia Smith State Farm Companies John and Kathy Niemann Robert and Joni Hollis Cappel’s Ace Hardware David and Amy Jurgensen Jeffrey and Jennifer Stanbrough Foundation Alumni Parents Cory and Courtney Nikkel Dennis and Judy King Carolyn L Tripp Revocable Ross and Nancy Kalber Joseph and Tara Stasi TD Ameritrade James and Anita Behrens Current School Parents Scott and Carolyn Oakes Joe and Mary Koenigsfeld Living Trust Roderick and Deanna Kennedy Linda and Daniel Steele Thacker and Associates, LLC David and Karna Bosman Frank and Susan Accurso Jacob and Rebekah Parks Linda Latham Central Iowa Radon Shane and Tiffany Ketcham Michael and Kimberly Steenhoek Thrivent Financial Loren Brockhouse David and Ellie Allen Scott and Maria Philipsen Bruce and Carol Lundberg Community Foundation Bradley and Jill King Scott and Maren Steensen Union Park Christian Church Dave and Rhonda Bruxvoort Jeff and Kirsten Anderson Christopher and Kristin Phillips John and Barb Maier of Greater Des Moines Jim and Kelli Kirkman Christopher and Meredith Sterk United Way of Central Iowa Paul and Nancy Crittenden Reed and Melissa Anderson Caroline Pryor William and Nancy Main Conlin Properties, Inc. Darren and Heather Kleis James and Fay Strait Veenstra Family Trust Michael and Deborah Doty William and Melissa Anderson Michael and Tamera Reeder Robert and Trudy Mann Corn States Metal Fabricators Inc. Chad and Rachelle Kloppe Jeffrey and Stacy Sturdivant Vermeer Charitable Foundation Kim and Janet Dreher Jeff and Pam Baker Chad and Crystal Rhoads Lynette and James Manning Cornerstone Family Church Matt and Johanna Kluemper Kyle and Gina Ten Pas Weissenburger Investments Mitch and Sheila Dunn Ryan and Jana Bakke Nathaniel and Rebekah Rippey Jerry and Sunny Marker Country Club Dental Joseph and Hannah LaFeve Andrew and Keren Terry & Financial Planning David and Rita Engels Matthew and Laura Biondi SJ and Liz Risewick Mike and Jodi McCoy D & R Steele, Inc Christopher and Ann Latham Larry and Rashelle Theis Z’Mariks Noodle Cafe Richard and Susan Frye Curt and Betsy Blades Jay and Mallory Robinson Gary and Gloria McIntyre DJMA Inc Robert and Heidi Lawson Brian and Amy Thomas Mike and Rita Gardner Bruce and Kristi Blomberg Richard and Sandra Saxton Darwin and Lorna Meyer Edward Jones Peter and Ma Rosario Legaspi Rick and Charstie Thorson Timothy and Sharon Glenn Jacob and Katie Bonner Nathan and Jane Schelhaas Raymond and Nancy Meyers Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Sixty-five of our families Jon and Krista Lindholm Richard and Katie Urso Bruce and Diane Grotenhuis Mark and Michelle Brandenburg Brian and Lindsay Seidl Jay and Rhonda Miller First Assembly of God Church choose to give to DMC Jon and Jenny Lutz Joshua and Brenda Van Heukelom Karl and Laurie Heth Jason and Annie Breding Scott and Susan Shisler Betty J. Mona Fopma Ventures Trust Mark and Amy Main Kenny and Jill VanDerPol through an employee giving Richard and Linda Hurd John and Janna Brehm Corey and Anne Soppe Jim and Rosemary Moore Foster Group Inc Steven and Caroline Mathson Brad and Angie Veenstra program. Thank you for Brad and Tommie Krehlik Gary and Tamara Burch Justin and Sheri Ver Steeg Mary Moser Frontstream Jacob and Julianna McAnally Rick and Abby VonFumetti maximizing your gift! Kurt and Peggy Lettow Kevin and Rachel Busch Paul and Denise Stephens Daryl Newberry Geraldine A Chase James and Donella McConnell Martie Weber and Karla Larry and Tracy Long Gregory and Jennifer Carstensen Harley and Linda Thornton Florence Olson Revocable Trust Patrick and Lindsey McConnell Jones-Weber Jim and Lori Manderfield Doug and Beth Casady Jason and Kristin Van Mersbergen George and Lois Overholt Global Atlantic Financial Other Donors Peter and Randi McNally Derek and Luciawati White Nicholas and Dana Reddin Jeff and Angela Clement Gregory and Kathy Van Soelen Gary Pithan Group Limited Marc and Jodi Menninga Heidi Williams Mark and Merron Abbas Steve and MaryLu Risewick Daniel and Sarah Connolly Jesse and Angela Veenstra Phil and Dana Price Greater Horizons Carl and Bethany Meyer John and Michelle Withers Joseph and Shirley Abdo Patrick and Julie Shay Scott and Holly Crandell Joel and Julia Veenstra Ed and Joan Redalen Grove and Platt Dental Associates Michael Mona and Cory and Sandra Witty Steve and Laurie Abrahamson Bruce and Stacie Stanley Dan and Charlee Cross Brent and Kay Veldkamp Larry and Sandra Reding Heirloom Design Build Rebecca Butler-Mona Michael Wood Ann Aldrich Randall and Kris Stromley Mark and JoHanna DeGroot Jason and Alisha Vetter Carl and Donna Reeder IBM - International Business Heath and Kyra Moore Scott and Melissa Woodruff Kyle and Megan Alliman Stephen and Sherry Stroup Scott and Stephanie Denton Justin and Chelsea Vetter Tom and Janelle Renner Machines Corporation Joshua and Amanda Moulton Michael and Kayla Zevenbergen Brent and Catherine Altfillisch Nick and Aubrey Villotti Royce and Carol Dexter Stephanie Veurink Bud and Jo Ellen Riemenschneider Iowa Girls’ High School Michael and Sasha Mudlaff Greg Ambroson Curtis and Darci Diekevers Darolyn White Bill Riess Athletic Union Troy and Catherine Murphy Brian Anderson Jeffrey and Anne Dirkx Stephen and Esther Wright Patrick and Pam Ristau Iowa State Bank Joel and Lisa Nelson Carl and Rebecca 47 Brent and Michelle Drefke Brian and Julie Zierke-Clark Charles and Beverly Roe Iowa Student Loan 48 Anderson Darren and Sharon Zonnefeld Cliff and Marlys Roggenburg DONORS DONORS

Shelly Bye Aaron From Jennifer Jopling Ann Morrow Katherine Reardon Les and Tamara Smiarowski Doug and Carrie Veenstra Mary Caligiuri Jennifer Galluzzo Don and Joyce Timothy and Lisa Mullan Robert and Peg Reinert Eileen Smiley Brad and Debra Veurink Total number of annual Teresa Caligiuri Myrna Garcia Ashley Kaufman Antonio KioKo and Terry and Ellen Reints Sarah Smiley Craig and Christine Veurink giving donors = 883 names Derek and Sheila Campbell Mike and Julie Gartland Charlie and Stephanie Keller Ruth Mwangangi Gene and Lisa Reiser Cyndy Smith Ed and Angela Vos Bob Canady Richard and Rebecca Gernant William Kennedy Jamie and Robin Myers William and Marjorie Rempp Tyler and Grace Smith Vance Voss Donn Anderson Victor Carapazza Denise Gibson Daniel and Lora Kester Mitch and Micki Myers Dori and Paul Reno Trish Southard Matthew and Kelly Vowels Rachel Anthony Dennis and Maria Casey Melissa Goering Caleb and Alayna Kester Gary and Denise Nahnsen Daniel and Lynette Rickels Mario and Michelle Spieker Robert and Sue Wailes Thelma Anzivino Barbara Chapman Timothy and Corinne Goode Carolyn Key Brian and Amy Natzke William Riemenschneider Sathya Srinivasan Allison Wallace Donald and Patricia Armington Tyler and Natalie Chelf James Graff Chris Kinley Martin and Cheryl Neal Dennis Rima Sarah Stamm Stacey Warren James and Jane Arts Ellie Chenoweth Randy and Marcy Gregg Kevin Kinley William and Janet Nelms Kenneth and Sandra Robinson Colin Steele Gertrude Wassink Lance and Carrie Augsburger Jonathan Cherry Beth Greiman Rosemary Kinley Ryan and Melissa Nesbit Tim and Zoe Ann Robson Jamie Stenger Basil Weaver Randy and Kim Backe Shaun Clancy Wade and Crystal Greiman Howard and Mary Kirkwood Eldon and Nancy Newberry Marlene Rocklin Timothy and Deborah Stepp Susan Weber Benjamin and Kimberly Bailey Maxine Cleveland Steven and April Gross Irene Knapp Christina Nichols Jana and Ryan Rogness Joy Stewart Mark Wegner Brad and Melissa Bailey Mark Clouser Travis and Vanette Grover William and Lora Knapp Lynn Noble Alice Rolens Kyla Stiegelmeier Bill Welke Neil and Kathryn Bailey William Colby Chris Guccione Dave Koenigsfeld Jan Norgaard Dean Romo Sandra Stone Mitchell and Linda Wessel David and Karen Ball Matthew and Karley Cole Erin Guddall Nancy Koethe Jeff and Tammy Northrup Caleb and Adrienne Roney Katherine Stover Dan Westholm Richard Ball Barry and Lynn Coleman Brian and Diane Gunderson Jennifer Kopriva Thomas and Gena Noyes Lyle and Carolyn Rosenberry Rick Strawn Greg and Beth Westra Sarah Banker Meredith Conway Macy Hall Dennis and Linda Kraft Thomas and Pam Obrien Elaine Rough Joe and Angela Strobel Bill and Maria Whipps Joe and Val Bantz Meredith Cordes Ramona and John Hall Derrick and Traci Kresser Todd and Mary O’Brien Warren Rowe Andrew and Kali Strutzenberg Carolyn Whitlatch Marlene Behn Julie Creery Richard and Catherine Hall Mydge Krob Dennis and Wendy Ogden Jason and Shannon Roy David and Darla Sullivan Scott and Amanda Widtfeldt Frank Belcastro Monica Cross Thomas and Vicki Hallman Stewart and Amy Krummen Wendi Olney Elden and Judith Royer Thomas and Molly Sullivan Aaron and Jacqueline Wiese Mike and Janae Bell Dan Crum Jerry and Susan Halterman David and Colleen Lange Keith and Sarah Olson Mark Russell Merrilee Sump Chris and Elizabeth Wilhelm Daniel Bellino Fieldin Culbreth John and Barbara Hanrahan Shannon Langworthy Kevin and Robin Olson Linda Sadler Mark and Emily Sundet Bailey Wilkinson David and Ashley Bergan Teresa Curoe Melinda Hanrahan Jon and Kris Larsen Linda Osborn Patti Sampers Michelle Swanson Monte and Ann Wilkinson Dean Bergersen Ryan and Brooke Dalton Chris and Kristine Harrison Brian and Lisa LaRue Angela Pagano Chun San Johnne Syverson Rachel Wilkinson Kyle and Allison Bernard Gary Darling Kurt and Dana Harvey Susan Lerdal John and Mary Pappajohn Brian Sandfort Phillip Syverson Jennifer Williams Dave Berni David and Julee Darner Kristen Heinzman Alan Leusink Dana Pappas Tom and Carol Sandholm Jerry and Julie Tadlock Jon and Cindy Williams Bette Bertschi Cory and Patricia Davids Christine Helbling Steven Levine Rhonda Paulsen Erin Sandvig Terry and Tracy Tague Michael Wilson Jeff Bertschi Michael and Christina Davis Joe and Amy Heuer Dennis and Mary Lewis Richard Pedersen Douglas Saxton Mike Teeder Nancy Wilson Tim and Barbara Bertschi Patrick DeMouth Matt Van Heukelom Craig and Kim Lickiss Vernon and Charlene Peterson Bill and Mary Schertz Jennifer Tesser Bill and Linda Withers Jeffrey and Brady Bilbro Susan DeMouth Dianne Hildreth Karl and Lori Lindberg Nick and Cheri Petrillo Blake and Katie Schlawin Elizabeth Thoma James and Jen Withers Jim and Becky Bilbro Joshua and Sarah Denhart Fred and Mary Linder Jill Pfannebecker Bryan Schmakel Mr. and Mrs. Thoma Matt Wolcott Angela Bishop Jay and Kim Dennis Robert Linebach David Phillips Mr. Jim Schmakel Jeanie Thomas Heidi Wolters Bonnie Black Darryl and Shelly DeRuiter Thank you to the 571 donors Brian and Joyce Linn Steve and Dana Pinkley Richard and Jeanne Schmit Todd Tichenor Glynda Wood Jeffrey and Debra Bleadorn Steven and Toni Despotovich who provided $55,000 for Joseph and Cassie Linn Jim and Cathy Pithan Dan and Claire Scholl Joanie Tighe Joshua Woods Kimberly Blomberg Mr. Lazaro Diaz the mission trips to Honduras Richard and Sue Lundberg Ed and Joy Powers Wendy Schulte Kimberly Tornberg Rob and Lynn Woollums Mark and Carol Blomberg Scott Dickens and the Dominican Republic. Jody Lutterman Lyle and Nancy Primrose Dave Scially Robert Traeger Holly Worland Michelle Blomberg Kandra Dickerson Robert and Cynthia MacDougall Christopher Prinslow and Darrin Selby John and Donna Trickel Marvin Wright David and Katherine Bloom Winsten and Amanda Dickerson Larry and Margie Madole Bobbi Fiedler-Prinslow Stewart and Becky Shepard Brian and Amy Trojanowski Connie Wuhs Nancy Bockelman Kevin and Joanne Diehl Gene and Kathryn Hill Suzanne and Jack Magness Charles Pritchard Doug and Julie Siedenburg Robert Valentine Michael and Lori Yanacheak Ronald and Karen Bogaards Ardan and Kathy Dirkx Matt and Miriam Hill Matthew and Deanne Main Buffy Raines Peter Silverio Heather VanLeeuwen Ben Zaugg Roger and Rita Bond Rita Dirkx Larry and Judith Hobby Kelly Malloy Roger and Rosalie Ranker Rich Skinner Charles and Charlotte Vaughn Neil and Angie Borman Charles and Susan Dorr James Hobson Lomoro Manase Deanne Bottenfield Jeffry Dorr Randy Hofbauer Todd and Sarah Marckmann Michael and Dawn Bourland Shelly Dorrel Pamela Hoganson Chandra Marshall David Boyer Anthony and Nicole Downing Molly Holck-Nolin Robert and Barbara Martin Chris and Ann Brackenridge Jeff Dumermuth Sharon Holland Donna Matheney Bert and Karen Braud Dan and Jena Dykstra Ron and Jolette Honsbruch Cheri May Tony and Stacey Braun Nicole Eisenmann Bart and Lori Hoopingarner Timothy and Melissa McBee Capital Campaign Giving Jude Braune Steven and Deborah Eittreim Marge Hopkins Dale McCleish Ballast Capital Advisors Darren and Heather Kleis Darin and Roxann Roggenburg Barbara Bray Judy Erickson Darlene Hosier Scott and Sue McEntee Shaun and Amy Bennett Chad and Rachelle Kloppe Travis Sisson Mike Bray Paul and Betsy Erickson David Howell Dannion and Betty McGary Ronald and Karen Bogaards Daniel and Carrie Koenigsfeld Damion and Sarah Spilman Evan and Abi Breuer Warren and Laura Erickson Jim and Sherry Hubbard Eric McGowen Jennifer Browne LeMar and Jennifer Koethe Robert and Cheryl Stouffer Gregory and Louise Bridges Beth Ernst Gar and Vicki Huebner Gregory and Sarah Meek Bob Canady KPMG Community Giving Campaign United Way of Central Iowa Gary and Helen Brinks Douglas and Mimi Evans Diana Hughes Aaron and Jane Meline Scott and Stephanie Denton Cade and Jennifer Lambert William and Twila Van Osdel Thomas Brooks Julie Evans Gerry Hughes Jean Merrifield Bob and Florence Dieleman Legacy Bank Joel and Julia Veenstra Michael Brown Chadwick and Jacqueline Ewalt Edward and Cheryl Hugunin Amy Merschbrock Steven and Jennifer Durick John and Angela Leusink Justin and Sheri Ver Steeg Pamela and Jerry Brown Scott and Jana Fackrell Caleb and Julia Hunter Nancy Mescher Steve Ellingboe Bill and Karla Lowe R & L Vermeer Foundation, Inc. Steven and Jennifer Brown Jim and Jean Farrell Tyler and Linda Huntington Dave Metz Eric and Michelle Fopma Tim and Jennifer Lundberg Vogel Foundation Barbara Brue Giorgio Fazzari Dexter and Sandra Hyde John and Lisa Meyer Mike and Jill Frey Casey and Heather Miller Glenn and Marcia Vos Joe Budish David and Laurie Ferrell Marc and Robin Hyland Russell and Diane Meyer Michael and Allyson Glaser Joshua and Amanda Moulton Tony and Roxanne Wilson Tim and Cathy Bueb Daniel and Deb Fick Dan Iassogna Kevin and Janet Mienke Grove and Platt Dental Associates Michael and Sasha Mudlaff Dale and Terri Bunting Jacey Fischer Chris and Sarah Ingstad Randy Mihm Alan and Lori Hilgerson National Christian Foundation Gary and Anna Burczek Mr. Steven Fischer Phillip Janssen Jackie Miller David and Cyndy Hill Brandon and Kara Niewenhuis Dennis Burky David Fitzgerald Chad and Angie Jayasekera Joyce Miller Andrew and Sue Hudson Scott and Carolyn Oakes Sandra Butler John Fleming David and Anne Johnson Linda and Michael Miller Chris and Patti Johnson Anthony and Kate Pithan Ted Francsis Kevin Johnson Gary and Sharon Miner Katecho, Inc. Scott and Brenda Riemenschneider Mark and Deanna Frederick Paul and Faye Johnson Richard Mitchell 49 Mary Ann Freeland Mary Jo Johnston Michael Modlin 50 ALLIN

EMPLOYEE LIFE & FINANCIALS D D D D D D D D D Alumni Employees Classes of 2010–2019 Hannah Benninghoven (‘18) Summer Camp Counselor Dylan Blackford (‘18) Summer Camp Counselor Aaron Bopp (‘18) IT Assistant Megan Brightman (‘18), Early Education Substitute in Ben Burkett (‘13) Wellness Center Supervisor Emily Darnielle (‘10) Early Education Substitute By the Numbers Emma Davis (‘18) Summer Camp Counselor 2018-2019 • ANNUAL REPORT ALL Sarah Dean (‘12) Varsity Cheerleading Coach Sean Eikenberry (‘10) Assistant Football & Basketball Coach Elizabeth (Blackford) Hart (‘15) Summer Camp Counselor Abigail Herman (‘18) Early Education Substitute Employee Engagement* Operating Income Brooke Mumford (‘19) Early Education Associate Shannon Oostenink (‘17) Summer Camp Counselor by Funding Source Andrew Reaman (‘15) Summer Camp Counselor Alex Reeder (‘19) Early Education Associate 97% Harrison Roose (‘18) Summer Camp Counselor EXPRESS ENJOYMENT 98% Tuition and Fees $9,146,202 Ashley Stevens (‘15) Summer Camp Counselor AND SATISFACTION IN agree that they Contribution Revenue $541,483 Classes of 2000–2009 THEIR WORK AT DMC understand the DMC mission and Food Service $248,682 Elizabeth Darnielle (‘08) Early Education Associate Annie (Stevens) Gallaher (‘09) High School Teacher culture and feel Other Revenue $236,643 Amanda (Nikkel) Springer (‘07) Varsity Softball Coach comfortable in their role of Michael Wilson (‘01) K-12 Technology Coach 94% Total Operating Income $10,173,010 perceive that the school carrying it out Classes of 1990–1999 is delivering on its mission Alana (Berglund) Gentosi (‘98), Substitue Teacher Dustin Mars (‘94), Assistant Track Coach * Results from an independent survey done by Independent School Operating Expenses Rachelle (Rafferty) Mayse (‘93), Elementary Associate Teacher Management in November 2018. by Category Employee Service Awards Employee Wages & Benefits $6,565,604 Program & Support Services $1,214,329 5-year anniversary 10-year anniversary 20-year anniversary Stacey Bailey Jennifer Cappel Vickie Greiman Employees Brad Johnson Elizabeth Darnielle Equipment & Facilities $762,036 25-year anniversary Tara Kelly Matt Fynaardt Roxanne Wilson FULL-TIME — 116 Debt Services $626,749 Angela Leusink Angela Veenstra Angel Lewis Capital Expenditures $391,589 Cheryl Long 15-year anniversary PART-TIME — 95 Professional Development $45,939 Michael Reeder Craig Carlson Jane Schockemoehl TOTAL 211 Amanda Springer Total Operating Expenses $9,606,245 Jason Van Mersbergen

Deposit into Reserves/ Future Capital $566,765

Tuition Assistance

2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2019 Dollars Awarded $435,100 $480,211 $576,481 Students Assisted 134 150 184

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FROM 1987–2019 in We stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us and thank WE HAVE EQUIPPED … Since 1948 all who have invested in our mission for the past 70 years. 2018-2019ALL • ANNUAL REPORT 1,340 n To our teachers, we thank you for preparing students to live for HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Christ and pursue His calling and purpose for their lives. In 1948, Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States, TO IMPACT THE WORLD FOR CHRIST. Robert Donald Blue was the governor of Iowa, the population n To our parents and alumni parents, we thank you for allowing us to be of Des Moines was just over 160,000 people, and, in a church your partner in education and for praying for your child’s teachers and basement located at Beaver and Adams Ave, Des Moines coaches. We thank you for the investment and commitment you make Christian School held its very first classes. each year.

n To each person who has donated their time, talents, and financial A year before, in June of 1947, a group of parents resources, we thank you for enriching the student experience and shared a desire and a vision to bring Christian sharing a passion for service, generosity, and transformation. education to Des Moines, Iowa. Contributing personal financial resources and volunteer labor, n To our grandparents, we thank you for gathering with us for they established the school we know and love concerts, competitions, and celebrations. Your presence in the today with a first-year enrollment of 14 students lives of your grandchildren is priceless. and one teacher, Ms. Ruth Norquist. n To all who have served as DMC School Board Members, we thank you for your vision and your commitment to steward Christian Seventy years and countless stories of God’s education for future generations of students. faithfulness and provision later, that same vision to equip the minds and nurture the hearts of children n To our alumni — where you go, we go. We pray for you as to impact the world for Christ continues to thrive in you impact our city, our state, our country, and our world. the Des Moines community.

From 1948 to today, from 14 students to 1,100, we have and continue to be All In — today, tomorrow, and for the next 70 years and more.

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