Wake Christian Academy’s 2Annual 0 Report1 0 Academics Alumni 2010 Annual Fund Donors Athletics Budget & Finance Chapel Development Facilities Faculty & Staff Fine Arts Missions Re-Enrollment Technology Administrator Mike Woods Principals Sandra Sauls Elementary Principal Larry Hoxie Ed Chappell—Chairman Middle School Principal Wayne Helder High School Principal Paul Blackwell Assistant High School Principal Directors Larry Beaton Carl Kiger Ricky Hering Budget & Finance Ronnie Jeffreys Facilities Randy Johnson Athletics Tina Scribner Operations & Technology Jimmy Cholerton Trent McKay Coordinators Philip Crane Admissions & Alumni Jan Evans Publications Becky Matthews Human Resources Donald Dickens Trent Pierce Dawn Russell Development Dawn White Missions & Summer Camps WCA Board of Directors WCA 2010 Annual Report Published 1/14/2011 Rob Frechette Jack Smith our in Pictures Year WCA in 2010 4 Administrator’s Letter 5 Annual Fund Donors 6 Alumni 8 Academics 10 Missions 12 Performing Arts 14 Visual Arts 16 Strategic Plan 2009 18 Athletics 20 Staff and Faculty 22 Technology 24 Development 26 Budget & Finance 28 Chapel On The Cover Homecoming 2010, Ms. Lucas’ Science Class, Grandparents visit on Veterans Day Nondiscriminatory Policy WCA admits students of any race, color, gender, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded to students at the school. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” “In Christ” (II Corinthians 5:17). is more than just knowledge of general information, understanding historical biblicalremain, teachings,stay reside. or having a religious experience. In John 15, Jesus taught His disciples to abide in Him, grow in their faith, and produce spiritual fruit. Abiding can be defined as to or If the disciples were going to grow, they would need to continue living in daily obedience to Jesus’in teachings Christ and commandments. in WhenChrist Paul used the term , he had a similar expectation for the believers at Corinth. They had placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ and needed to continue growing . The Gospelin Christ has not changed; we must accept that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, believe He paid for our sins, and repent of those sins. After this moment of salvation, we begin our life as a new creation. When we were born again, our growth in Christ was not automatic. We were a baby in Christ, and the relationship had to develop. Just as a baby learns to trust and love its mother and father, we learn to trust and love Jesus Christ. This process takes place over the course of our lives and involves God’s Word, His Spirit, and His people. The mission of Wake Christian Academy is to partner with the home and church to provide a Christ-centered quality education and to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. We are part of this growing process, and each year we attempt to provide you a detailed review of the growth of our students, staff, and school. The Annual Report is a summary of the events of the spring semester of the previous school year and the fall semester of the current school year. It is our annual report card to you. The Administrator document provides a look at each of the major areas of the school: spiritual, academic, fine arts, athletics, facilities, staff development, and finance. Using the 2010 Annual Report, re- flect on the spiritual and academic growth you have witnessed in your child during the last calendar year. You will also find information pertaining to re-enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year. in Christ. On behalf of our staff, I would like to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to assist you in teaching, training, and developing your WCA student In Christ, Mike Woods, Administrator Mike Woods ADMINISTRATOR 4 Annual Report for January - December 2010 Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Philippians 2:2 Visionary- Over $9,999 Dwight (‘87) & Denise (‘87) Jones Friend- $1- $499 Billy & Betty Jones Stuart Surles WCA19 Anonymous Family andJames Friends & Linda Kimbell Larry & Ann Auerweck Eric & Kit Lam Founder- $5,000-$9,999 Neal & Felicia Barrow Robert & Jeannie Lee Anthony & Beverly Bartels Steve & Blenda Lowther 1 Anonymous Edward & Oris Bass Ed & Wanda Lucas Mark & Sherry McComas Kevin & Ivey Sikorski Don & Joy Bataille for Dewey & Brenda Blalock Tommy & Tammy McGee Jeffrey & Wendy Bishop Andy (‘81) & LuAnne McLamb Chairman- $1,200- $4,999 Ed & Gloria Briggs Jenny Murray (‘81) 2010 Annual Fund Donors 5 Anonymous Leon & Judy Brown Ron O’Neal ABC Sanitation David & Kathy Bryan Tim & Debbie Parrish Jonathan & Lisa Adams James (‘84) & Paige (‘84)Buffaloe Janice Parrish Ashley & Amy Alford Mary Buffaloe Patrick & Rhonda Patterson Jim & Susan Birkenstock Jerry Byrd Bill Pickard Keith & AmandaUnite Black -In Memory of Polly C. Byrd Donald & Patricia Pitchard David & Angela Boykin Marvin & Teresa Caviness Rebecca Reinhart Ed & Susan (‘74) Chappell Charlie Collins (‘91) Ronnie & Kathy Rowell Jeff & Jami Cruikshank Eric & Teresa Curtis Charles & Beth Rucci John & Robin Finn Joseph & Roberta Davis Joe & Francie Sanderson Clayton & Teresa Hemphill Vincent & Barbara Anne DiMondi Allen & Tina Scribner Brad & Carolyn Hoyle Alex & Ruth Dupree Tim Shepard (‘83) Integrity, LLC Jerry & Jan Evans Sonshine Gymnastics, Inc. Carl & Donna Kiger -In Memory of Linda Jones Guy & Regina Sorrell Mike & Janet McCaskill Jay & Susan Faircloth Ernie & Leigh (‘83) Steinmeyer -In Memory of Michael T. McCaskill Bill & Stephanie Foster Olin & Denise Stewart Trent & Deborah McKay Eddie & Bonnie Glover Jim & Christy Straight Randy & Linda Paulson Chad & Michelle Goss Brent & Margo Sweitzer Bobby & Lynda Prince ONEWayne & Tina Helder Jim & Ina Sytniak Jay & Dawn Russell Caryl Hering Rob & Mindy Tatum Glen & Barb Wesley Carl & Kay Hinz -In Memory of Pete Espeseth David & Evelyn Whitlock Rick & Becky Holland Bill & Ruth Vroegop Todd & Mary Willis Curtis & Kitty Holleman Jonathan & Christy (‘89) Wall Phil & Kim Wilson Douglas & Shelby Holste Tom & Barbara Williams Mike (‘86) & Kelly Woods Alton Howard Brian & Kelly Williams -In Memory of Darla Fisher Frank & Jill Howard Eddie & Beatriz Williamson Josh Hutt -In Memory of Aaron T. Williamson Sam & Sylvia Winchester Ambassador- $500-$1,199 Ronnie & Jan Jeffreys 7 Anonymous Marc & Dawn Barber Total Gift and Pledges: $133,975.00 Brian & Sharen Bass Stewart (‘87) & Leslie Collins Eberhart Construction, Inc. Ed & Cathy Glas Mike & Teresa Hamby Chad & Christy Holliday BJ & Dana Johnson Bob & Faye Johnson -In Honor of Courtney (‘97) & Michael Luethy (97) urpose -Adrienne Johnson Rusty & Kim Martin Jan Medlin P Mark & Renee Pleasant Cesar & Lucero Rizo Bobby & Phyllis Tew Vekkin Solutions Ardie & Donna Watkins -In Memory of Russell Carroll Will (‘88) & Dawn White -In Memory of Linda Jones JT & Lynda Wilder Provided by your 2010 Annual Fund gifts and dedicated support. Thank you, WCA family and friends. Note: Every effort has been made to avoid errors, misspellings, and omissions. If your donor name (listed above) is incorrect or has been omitted, please accept our sincerest apology. Notify Dawn Russell, Development Coordinator at (919) 772-6264 ext. 241 at your earliest convenience so that our records can be corrected. 5 Annual Report for January - December 2010 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. II Timothy 3:14-15 Class of 2010 Alumni GraduatingDuring the spring semester, Seniors each senior share is given the . .opportunity . to share his or her thoughts and feelings about WCA in an exit interview. These interviews are conducted by the HS Principal, Assistant HS Princi- pal/Guidance Counselor, and the Alumni Coordinator. The following are some of the results of those inter- views:1) What do you see as strengths of WCA? Christian-friendly environment, caring teachers, bonding with classmates,2) Christ incorporated in all subjects, good course offerings, and up-to-date technology What are the greatest improvements that you have seen while here? Underclassmen parking lot, stadium bleachers, new science equipment, new computers, air-conditioning the gym, schoolwide security system, and3) band program 4) Would you send your children to WCA? Seventy-four percent of the respondents said YES! Phil Crane What one thing has impressed you the most about the school? The family atmosphere Admissions/Alumni Coordinator The alumni office seeks to perpetuate that "family" feeling with activities and events that say, “You are still a member of the WCA family.” Illness and family deaths are acknowledged by cards, emails to advise class- mates, and visits. Prayer is frequently sought by graduates when difficulties and special needs come their 6 way. We are thankful we can continue to minister to our students even after they graduate. Annual Report for January - December 2010 Wake Christian has always been known for its scholastic requirements and achievements. Below are listed some of the accomplishments of WCA graduates: Trey Michael (Class of ’90) attended WCA for twelve years. He is a Curriculum Specialist/CTE and was elected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees for the MBA Research and Curriculum Center, a national consortium of forty state education departments whose research includes developing curriculum standards and frameworks, assessment and professional development models for teachers in the areas of business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, management, and marketing (NCDPI newsletter).