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

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Academics Alumni 2010 Annual Fund Donors Athletics Budget & Finance Chapel Development Facilities Faculty & Staff Fine Arts Missions Re-Enrollment Technology Assistant HighSchoolPrincipal Missions &SummerCamps Operations &Technology Middle SchoolPrincipal Admissions &Alumni Administrator High SchoolPrincipal Elementary Principal Coordinators Published 1/14/2011 2010 AnnualReport Human Resources Budget &Finance Becky Matthews Ronnie Jeffreys Randy Johnson Principals Paul Blackwell Wayne Helder Dawn Russell Mike Woods Directors Development Tina Scribner Ricky Hering Dawn White Philip Crane Publications Sandra Sauls Larry Hoxie Jan Evans Athletics Facilities

WCA Board of Directors Jimmy Cholerton Donald Dickens Rob Frechette Larry Beaton Ed Chappell—Chairman Trent McKay Trent Pierce Carl Kiger 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) Donors Fund Annual 2010 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 6 Admissions/Alumni Coordinator Phil Crane Alumni 3:14-15 Timothy II hastthou known holy the scriptures, which are make ableto salvation wiseunto thee through faith Jesus. which isinChrist andhast hast which thou beenassured things inthe But continuethou learned of,knowing from Andthat them; hast ofwhomthou learned achild way. We are thankfulwe cancontinueto minister to ourstudentseven after they graduate. mates, andvisits.Prayer isfrequently sought by graduates when difficultiesandspecialneedscometheir a memberoftheWCA family.” Illnessandfamily deathsare acknowledged by cards, emailsto advise class The alumniofficeseeks to perpetuate that"family" feeling withactivities andevents thatsay, “You are still 4) Whatonethinghasimpressed you themostaboutschool?Thefamily atmosphere 3) Would you sendyour children to WCA? Seventy-four percent oftherespondents saidYES! and bandprogram newcomputers, air-conditioningthegym, schoolwidebleachers, newscienceequipment, security system, 2) Whatare thegreatest improvements thatyou have seenwhile here? Underclassmen stadium parking lot, classmates, Christincorporated inallsubjects,goodcourseofferings, andup-to-date technology 1) Whatdoyou seeasstrengths ofWCA? Christian-friendly environment, caringteachers, bondingwith views: pal/Guidance Counselor, andtheAlumniCoordinator. Thefollowing are someoftheresults ofthoseinter about WCA inanexit interview. Theseinterviews are conducted by theHSPrincipal,AssistantPrinci- During thespringsemester, eachseniorisgiven theopportunityto share hisorherthoughts andfeelings Graduating Seniorsshare . Annual Report for January -December2010 Class of2010 - - 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). Jake Behringer (Class of ’93) attended WCA for four years and recently graduated from Ross University School of Medicine at Madison Square Garden, NY in June. He attended the Ross University satellite campus on the island of Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean. Dr. Behringer plans to practice family medicine and has been assigned to Cheyenne, Wyoming, for his residency.

Sam Behringer (Class of ’96) a graduate of UNC-Greensboro, obtained his master’s degree in international studies from N.C. State University in May 2010. Sam taught English as a second language in China for two and a half years and speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese. He attended WCA for seven years. Rob Fish (Class of ’96) graduated May 2008 with his MD from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Rob received his BS degree in zoology from NC State Univer- sity and his master’s in cell biology from ECU. Dr. Fish attended WCA for twelve years. Ryan Swanson (Class of ’02) graduated May 2008 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University Dr. Rob Fish & Laura School of Pharmacy. He completed a one-year executive 3rd Year Residency / Radiology residency in association management with the North Caro- Shands Hospital - Gainesville, Fla. lina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP). He hopes to pursue a career in administration with either a pharmacy association or a school of pharmacy. Dr. Swanson attended WCA for eleven years. Jane Honeycutt Assistant District Attorney Jane Honeycutt (Class of ’03) attended WCA for nine years. She graduated in May 2010 with a Juris Doctor (JD) Charlotte, NC from William and Mary Law School, where she was the Articles Editor for the William and Mary Journal of Women and the Law. Jane passed the bar exam in June 2010 and was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar. She is presently an assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County.

Heather Broughton (Class of ’05) attended WCA for thirteen years and graduated summa cum laude from Elon University with a degree in human services. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and was awarded the Outstand- ing Senior Award for the Human Services Department. She is in Lexington, KY, where she plans to pursue law school. Heather worked diligently during her years at Elon to have the college approve an organization (HEART) which she started for grieving students.

Jon Douros (Class of ’05) attended WCA for ten years, then Shaw University on a full athletic scholarship (basketball), and graduated summa cum laude in December 2009. He was accepted into a PhD program at NC State University beginning August 2010, studying functional genomics on a full academic scholarship. He also works in a research lab at NC State. Grace Hilliard (Class of ’06) came to WCA in the 7th grade. She graduated magna cum laude from NC State University in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a minor in genet- ics. Eric Jones (Class of ’06) graduated from NC State with a Bachelor of Science in material science engineering and a minor in Spanish. He is now in the research program of MIT, where he is plans to continue working on his doctorate. His research field is electronic nanotechnology. He attended WCA for two years. Eric Jones - MIT Electronic Nanotechnology Lindsay Kelly Weaver (Class of ’07) attended WCA her entire school career and is currently a student at Campbell University. She was selected student assistant cheerleading coach for the Campbell University Camels cheerleading squad.

Annual Report for January - December 2010 8 Guidance/Academics Asst. HSPrincipal Paul Blackwell Study toshew thyself approved untoGod,aworkman needeth that not word dividingthe beashamed,rightly to oftruth. recognized for thisaward. exams. GideonGourley andJosephHavey were scores of3orhigher onfive ormore ofthese score ofatleast3.5onallAPExams taken and with DistinctionAward by earninganaverage 2010, two studentsqualifiedfor theAPScholar Larsen, andWillNewton. From theClassof Buker, Rachel Couillard, Tyler Megan Haight, higher. Thesestudentswere Shelby Bass,Ryan ing three ormore APexams withgrades of3or students qualifiedfor this honorby complet From theClassesof2010and2011,sixWCA courses andscored a3 orbetter oneachtest. Scholar isonewho hastaken atleastthree AP ficient APscores to earncollegecredit. AnAP For 2009-2010,41WCA studentsreceived suf performance ontheAPExams. advanced orbothfor successful placement, still inhigh schoolandto receive collegecredit, take challengingcollege-level courseswhile Program offers studentstheopportunityto The CollegeBoard’s Advanced Placement Academics plications. record keeping andproviding studentswiththedocumentationnecessaryfor collegeandscholarshipap- Mr. Paul Blackwell continuesto oversee theGuidance Departmentresponsibilities, which includeaccurate and providing information concerningcollegesandscholarships. accomplished by guidingthestudentincourseselection,monitoring theprogress madeineachcourse, The GuidanceDepartment’srole isto helpeachstudentprepare for thefuture. Duringhigh school,thisis Advanced Placement 2007 2009 2008 Year 2010 ACT Top 10% 27.02 ACT Top 10% Annual Report for January -December2010 28.43 26.83 25.33 27.50 WCA - ACT Average Test Scores Guidance Department IITimo Four Year Averages - ACT Top 25% - 25.85 ACT Top 25% course. ers are takingatleastoneAdvanced Placement graders andforty-three percent of12thgrad- and APCalculusBC.Thirty-one percent of11th AP MusicTheory, APBiology, APCalculusAB, tion, APLanguage&Composition,Chemistry, following APcourses:Literature &Composi For the2010-2011schoolyear, WCA offers the honors courseasanoption. Tenth grade studentsnow have anadditional Economics hasbeenaddedto thecurriculum. in the10thgrade. Inaddition, HonorsCivics/ grade while Civics/Economics willbetaught History willcontinueto betaught inthe9th ning withthe2010-2011schoolyear, World 10th grade studentstook World History. Begin- During the2009-2010schoolyear, all9thand year to revise theSocialStudiescurriculum. and objectives. Atwo-year planisinitssecond structure by examining andre-writing goals WCA iscontinually studying itscurriculum 25.80 25.40 25.69 26.47 Development Curriculum ACT Total Class% ACT Total Class% 21.88 22.59 21.58 21.57 21.80 thy 2:15 See Curriculum-pg. 9 - ne of our WCA seniors, OMeagan Keziah, has been Curriculum...continued from pg. 8 recognized as a semifinalist in the 2011 National Merit Schol- As faculty continue to evaluate goals and objec- arship Program. Almost 1.5 tives, four questions must be answered: million students took the PSAT in 2009 and 16,000 were named 1. Are the students achieving the appropriate semifinalists. "The National learning for their age and grade level? Merit Scholarship Program 2. Does the material in one grade prepare Meagan Keziah honors individual students who students for the next level? show exceptional academic 3. Are there gaps in the curriculum? ability and potential for success 4. Are we achieving the level of excellence God in rigorous college studies" (www.nationalmerit.org). Meagan expects? will continue in competition for one of 8,400 National Merit Scholarships to be awarded in the spring of 2011. About the Class of 2010 rom the Class of 2010, Cassia Lewis was nominated Ffor one of NC State’s top honors, the Park Scholarship. She was also 76 Graduates nominated for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC. In addition, Graduates31 inwere Beta offered Club over (41%) $ 1 million Cassia was named Student of 34 hadin ascholarships GPA of at leastand grants 4.0 (45%) the Month by the West Raleigh Exchange Club. Cassia Lewis

2010 Graduates are attending: Appalachian State University Wake Christian Academy - SAT SCORES Campbell University Cape Fear Community College WCA WCA WCA Total Clearwater Christian College Year Verbal Math Writing Score East Carolina University East Tennessee State University 2008 551 510 485 1546 Johnston Community College 2009 535 493 527 1555 Harding University 2010 540 514 526 1580 Liberty University Mars Hill College North Carolina State University Olivet Nazarene University North Carolina - SAT Scores Taylor University The Master’s College Year NC NC NC Total University of North Carolina at Charlotte Verbal Math Writing Score University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2008 502 515 494 1511 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wake Technical Community College 2009 495 511 480 1486 Wayne Community College 2010 497 511 477 1485 Western Carolina University

For a complete listing of colleges attended by WCA graduates, go to www.wakechristianacademy.com and click on About Us. 9

Annual Report for January - December 2010 10 Missions Coordinator Dawn White So, asfor whohave those beenchosen ofGod,holy andbeloved, ofcompassion, putonaheart kindness,humility, gentleness, andpatience. ELEMENTARY students throughout the community. ministry outreach during the school year. Many lives are touched by thecare andconcerndemonstrated by our tion andencourage ourstudentsto be“other-centered” schoolaswell. at Eachgrade participates inadifferent some typeofoutreach through churches, theirlocal the Missions Coordinator desires to builduponthatfounda - andto education, quality proclaim Whilemany thegoodnews ofJesusChrist. ofour studentsare involved in The mission ofWake Christian Academy isto partnerwiththe home andchurch, to provide aChrist-centered “Put OnaHeartofCompassion” light for some of theresidents. Thestudentsare incharge ofgame timeandmake newfriends in the process. gradeSixth studentsenjoy the theLaurels timespentat ofForest GlennRehab Center. Playing games isthe high - donated clothing items, andcheckout. graders enjoy working withthisministry. They perform awidevariety ofjobssuchasstocking shelves, hanging “With Love from Jesus” provides clothing,food, and household items to the needy inourarea. Theseventh nesses for Christ andshare the GoodNews ofJesus. and help Mr. theGoodNews Bobat Express trailer. Around 60studentstake thisopportunityto beboldwit- the Wordless Bookasawitnessing tool. Studentsare given the opportunityto volunteer theN.C. at State Fair Each year, CEF Missionary BobFowler spendsaweek withthe 7th-8thgrade studentsteaching themhow to use MIDDLE SCHOOL Missionsstudents to finally putaface withtheletters they have received. students visit withtheir GrandPal andhave atimeofrefreshments. Itisencouraging for these senior adults and some ofthe residents oftheWindsor Point Retirement Center inFuquay. At theendof school year, the Throughout theschool year, the third grade studentsparticipate ministryGrandPals inapenpal called with rather thanlater. songs andare to able visit withthe menandwomen. The director always requests for usto comebacksooner The second graders create Easter/spring cards to deliver to the GarnerSenior Center. Whilethere, they sing as personalSavior. toys for children. Duringthese clubs,Mr. Bobshares the gospelandmany children andadultstrustJesusChrist a success.WCA elementarystudentscollectapproximately 300 December. Volunteers donate timeandtoys to make these events Evangelism Fellowship, holds Christmas Party Clubs each receive any toys Christmas. at Mr. Bob,missionary withChild season?There are many children inthe Raleigh area who donot Can you imaginenotreceiving asingle toy during the Christmas well asdelivering the boxes to eachministry. assisted by weighing andboxing eachitem offood for delivery, as Mission andGarnerArea Ministries. Mrs.Carr’s 5thgrade class perishable items. Allitems were donated to theRaleigh Rescue The food drive collectiontotaled over 2,600poundsofnon- and shoes were collected for theneedy inourarea. ing the Januaryclothingdrive. Hundreds ofarticlesclothing “Shoes4Souls” inRaleigh aswell as“WithLove from Jesus”dur- ner ministries.Thisyear we partnered with with sorting, collecting,anddelivering various items to ourpart- The fifthgrade classes assist withourclothing,food, andtoy drives duringthe school year. These studentshelp ing the devotion and worship time,those who are venture able outside for exercise. responsible for devotion the timeat YWCA. Studentssing songs, share testimonies, andquote scripture. Follow men andwomen who participate intheGoldenOaks program the at YWCA indowntown Raleigh. Eachclassis During computer class,Mrs.Burke assists eachfourth grade studentincreating aword search puzzle for the women always enjoy the smilesandenergy ofthelittleones. Center. Eachyear the children make cards special andsing songs or quote Scripture while there. The menand The kindergarten classes visit Carillon Assisted Living, andthe first graders the spendtimeat GarnerSenior Annual Report for January -December2010 Colossians3:1 Fourth GradeMissions 2 - “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:34-35

HIGH SCHOOL

The junior class ministered this year by helping with set-up for the CEF Spectacular event in August as well as volunteering at Durham Rescue Mission’s “Back to School Party,” while the sophomores visited North Raleigh Ministries several times. Students were a huge help at the thrift store in North Raleigh and spent their time stocking items, cleaning up, and sorting donated mate- rials. Christian Library International exists to glorify God by providing books, Bibles, and other Christian resources to adult and youth inmates for the purpose of knowing and serving Christ. Several groups of freshmen volunteered at CLI during the year. Kathleen Skarr, Executive Director of CLI, commented, “Thank you so much to you and all the students from Wake Christian Academy for… putting our newsletter mailing together. You all did an awesome job; and quite possibly set a record for completing the task! We really appreciate your time and effort and servant hearts…your partnership is a blessing.” The seniors helped with clean-up at New Life Camp in North Raleigh. While their students worked in the gym, at the outdoor vol- SPORTSleyball court, TEAMS and around the cabins. It was a time for not only working to show Christ’s love but also to grow together as a class.

The spring sports teams volunteered at Miracle League during their sport season. Each athlete is assigned to be a “buddy” to one of the baseball participants. This organization provides children the opportunity to play baseball regardless of their physical abilities. Our athletes come away with a better understanding of how special we all are to the Lord. The fall sports teams worked during the CEF Spectacular Event held at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Each team was assigned a particular area to monitor throughout the day. Team members helped serve sno-cones and popcorn to the hungry children. Other teams helped with the games or clean-up. Over 8,100 children MOBand adults 5K attended this event, with 175 praying to receive Jesus Christ. Fifth Grade Missions

This year’s Mission Outreach Benefit (MOB) partnered with missionary Jim Gardner to help raise funds for Camp META in Mexico. The Gardners are in the process of purchasing land to house a permanent camp facility for their ministry. Jim is a 1986 graduate of WCA and has been serving the Lord in Mexico since 1992 with his family and children. Our school has always demonstrated an attitude of selfless giving, and this year was no different. To spark the interest of our students, the elementary and primary grades were challenged to be part of a competition. Each grade was given a money collec- tion bucket, and the first to fill it received an ice cream treat during lunch. It was a tight race, but the first grade and third grade classes reached the top before anyone else. Each class is to be commended for their selfless giving. A new feature was added to the activities of the day. Children under 12 years of age were encouraged to sign up for the Kids’ Fun Run. This ¾ mile loop around campus began shortly after the 5K run/walk and featured Mrs. Gore, Mrs. Sprowl, and Mr. Sullivan as team leaders. Each participant received a finisher medal upon completion. The overall male winner for the 5K race was Aaron Carr of Hillsborough. He set a new course record with a time of 18:55. Stacy Zotter of Ra- leigh led all females in the 5K and also set a new Some of our faithful runners from the 2010 MOB 5K course record with a 23:11 time. Congratulations to all of the winners! The total amount raised for Jim Gardner was $7,439.28. Jim and his family are very grateful for the interest our school has demonstrated in missions. For more information on the ministry of Jim Gardner and Camp META, go to www.campmeta.com. 11

Annual Report for January - December 2010 It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD, saying, “For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever:” that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD. II Chronicles 5:13

The Fine Arts Department of WCA provides an opportunity for students to perform and use their talents for the Lord. Art, band, drama, home economics, handbells, strings, choral groups, and music theory are programs available to our students: • Art and General Music are included in the enrichment classes for Kindergarten - 5th grade. • Elective Choral groups begin in 3rd grade. • Band, Strings, and Chimes begin in 4th grade. • Drama, Home Economics, and Handbells are available in middle school. •Music AP Music Theory is usually taken in 11th or 12th grade. is mentioned many times throughout the Scriptures. Over 1150 verses in the Bible reference words which are related to music. Whether it’s vocal or instrumental, music is obviously important to God! Our mission in the Music Department is to foster an environment that trains our young people to serve God through music. As we work to prepare pieces for our concerts and competitions, nurture the spiritual growth of our singers and instrumentalists, and create an atmosphere of fun and fellowship, we are building skills for a lifetime of service to our Savior. In all things, our ultimate purpose is to emphasize the preeminence of Christ in life and learning, while equipping students for ministry in their homes, their churches, and through- outPraise their Team communities. 2010 meets weekly during third period for Bible study and practice which has really brought the team together. High School Choir It is always amazing when God works in student’s lives, and this group has grown both spiritually and in numbers as they’ve sought toDrama lead the student body in worship through music. students continue to develop their skills in Reader’s Theatre and other types of dramatic interpreta- tion. As their skills improve, their confidence increases. Performing in Chapel and competitions further pre- paresHome them Economics to use their theatrical gifts for God’s glory. classes allow students to learn life-skills such as cooking and sewing, which prepares them for independent living as they get ready to head offBand to college or the workforce. continues to thrive and expand. Spring 2010 saw the formation of a Winter Color Guard and Winter Fine Arts Drumline. WCA Symphonic Wind Ensemble received its first-ever “Superior” rating at Fine Arts in 2010 and finished second in the state. Wake Christian Academy Marching Bulldog Band participated in four different competitions in the fall, performing their halftime show, “It’s a Mystery,” which included music from MS Strings several classic mystery themes. The show closed by asking the question, “Amazing love, how can it be, that You, my King, would die for me?” The Marching Bull- dogs had a unique opportunity to share this message of Christ’s love at four different public school venues, attended by literally thousands of people. They were rewarded for their efforts: Melodie Woolet • Marching Bulldogs – 1st place trophy in Visual Effect; 2nd place trophy in General Effect, and 2nd place Chairman trophy in Music Fine Arts Department • Color Guard – 1st place trophy; three 2nd place trophies • Percussion Line – 2nd place trophy • Band – three 3rd place overall trophies in their division 12

Annual Report for January - December 2010 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore. Psalms 86:12

Bulldog Marching Band and Color Guard participants High School Strings

played for the C12 Christian Business Organization's annual banquet held at Raleigh Country Club in February. They also play every year at the Carolina Christmas Show in December. MS and HS Strings each attended a NC Symphony rehearsal to watch professionals in action. All four string classes played for the WCA Art Museum this past May, featuring mostly classical music. It is always a joyMiddle to play and for High this School event! Bells and Choral groups celebrated their artistic achievements this year with the spring concert “Once upon a Time.” The concert featured many stories, including “Phantom of the Opera” and a tribute to fairy tales, but it concluded with that most important story of Christ’s future return to earth to claim His church. The final song, “Days of Elijah,” brought the house down! What a great tribute to the power of music as it relates to God’s kingdom. Annual Middle School Bells retreats for the high school groups drew them closer in their walk with God, as well as fostering a true spirit of cooperation as they worked together to prepare concert music. In NCCSA competition, all groups received Superior ratings, and the High School Chorale and Combined ChoirElementary brought Elective home first Choral place trophies. groups held two concerts; one was in December, celebrating the birth of our Savior. The concert traditionally ends with the favorite, “Happy Birthday, Jesus,” which always leaves our audience wiping a few tears. Our spring concert was filled with music highlighting the power of our indescribable God. The Chorus and both large and small Vocal Ensembles all competed well in MS/HS Strings the NCCSA Fine Arts competition, earning a Superior rating. 13

Annual Report for January - December 2010 When they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. . . then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD. II Chronicles 5:13

students traveled to Ancient Greece at the beginning of 2010. Each school year a specific style, era, or art group is chosen by the Art Department as the focus for all art classes. Students learned about Greek mosaics, repoussé, sculpture, pottery, and other art forms from that time period. High School and Middle School art students participated in the NCCSA Fine Arts Competition in March 2010.WCA Entries Art covered many mediums: oil painting, watercolor painting, printmaking, photography, acrylic painting, crafts, and more. Middle School ribbon winners were: Monochromatic Draw- ing - Carol Anne Radcliff, 2nd place; Polychromatic Draw- ing - Michael Hoxie, 2nd place; Crafts - Austin Kay, 2nd place; Sculpture - Kevin Webb, 2nd place; Anna Pruzan, 3rd place. Our annual Art Museum was held on May 14, 2010, and was a great success. Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Broadwell enjoyed dressing the part in Greek costumes. Visitors were treated Rebakah Lee to Greek food and music as they browsed the museum. Each 12th Grade - 1st Place art student had at least one piece on display, totaling over 500 wonderful works of art. Children and adults also had the opportunity to make a mosaic using foam tiles. The start of the 2010-2011 school year brought the art focus forward in time as we began to study illustration. The theme for the year is Caldecott Illustration Winners. Since 1938, the Caldecott Award has been given to the best children’s book illustration each year. Our students are learning about drawing and illustrating, as well as enjoying reading the winning books in class. We hope to have each Caldecott book from 1938-2010 available in the art room for the students to see and read. Wake Christian was represented at the NC State Fair by 17 art entries from all three schools. The following students Kaitlin Palmer received recognition from

Visual Arts 10th Grade - 2nd Place the judges for their out- standing work: • Kaitlin Palmer • Josee Mitchell • Josh Eisbrenner • Reese Buffaloe Middle and high school students visited the NC Museum of Art to see the Norman Rockwell State Fair Recognition Exhibition, as well as to tour the museum’s other offerings. Rockwell’s famous paintings inspired our older students to appreciate illustration and Gayle Davis Melissa Broadwell learn from viewing the works of a master in that Visual Arts field. It is the goal of the Art Department to introduce all of our students to the joy of telling a story through art and to use the creative talents that God has given them. 14

Annual Report for January - December 2010 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore. Psalms 86:12

Rebekah Howard Michael Hoxie - Polychromatic 8th Grade - 1st Place

Kevin Webb - Sculpture

Anna Pruzan - Sculpture Carol Anne Radcliff Austin Kay - Crafts Monochromatic

Christmas Card Congratulations to the following students whose Christmas artwork was chosen for our WCA Christmas cards this year. contest entries for Christmas 2010

Bri Fanning, 5th Joel Bell, 1st Grace Youngblood, 5th Anne Stewart Collins, 1st 15

Annual Report for January - December 2010 Sister to

Spiritual Modesty 1 Modesty 2 I Peter 3:3-4

Joy Toys Ministry Discipline Parent Seminars Athletics

Finance Handbook Review & Development Annual Fund

3 Technology Printing Solutions Printing

Grandparents Facilities During the summer of 2009, a team of 40 individuals consisting of parents, alumni, and staff met to develop a 3-year comprehensive plan for WCA. They identified the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats with respect to the school’s mission, resulting in seven objectives that are the focus of our efforts and energies during the duration of this plan. Objectives: Spiritual Issues, Discipline, Finance & Development, Facilities, Quality Employees, Academic Standards, and Student Opportunity S t r a t e g i c P l a n Student Clubs Academic Standards

5 Athletic Training Off-Season

Turnitin S A T Prep Classes Prep T A S Tri-M Music Tri-M Student 6 Opportunities Classroom Response System

Computer Training Refurbished Lockers Quality 7 Employees

New Lighting

4 Science Workshop Continued Education

S t r a t e g i c P l a n 2009 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:17

CAMPUS BLEACHER PROJECT Top Dawg Sponsors *Buffaloe Lanes In 2006, WCA began planning a project that was clearly needed and would **Carolina Copperheads affect the WCA family and many of our visitors to campus. It was decided that **Missionsports after decades of service, the wooden outdoor bleachers would be retired, and the gym bleachers would receive a facelift and additional safety equipment. The **ABC Sanitation cost of this project would be too large for a single fundraising event or budget- Ball & Minor, CPA ary item, and the time to install or construct would be greater than could be accommodated in a single summer. These two factors contributed to approach- Capital Refrigeration, Inc. ing• thisPhase project 1 using a multi-phase plan: Carolina Benefits & Planning

- Replacement of bleachers on west end of the home side and the Christopher K. Abbott, CPA, PA installation of the foundation for the bleachers on the east end of the home Cover My Floors • Phase 2 side was completed in the summer of 2007. The new bleachers are alumi- Donnie Brown Home Improvement num and elevated for better viewing of the field. - Replacement of bleachers on the east end of the home side was Fast Lube Plus, Garner completed in the summer of 2008. Now the entire home side has new First Advantage Realty • Phase 3 bleachers that are aluminum, handicap-accessible, and elevated for better Grocery Boy Jr. viewing of the field. - The gym bleachers underwent renovation in 2009. Handrails, Hamilton Machine Works aisles, and enclosing boards were added for safety. The bleachers were Horse Creek Farm • alsoPhase refinished 4 and motorized. In addition, new aluminum bleachers were installed at the softball field. John D. Adams & Co CPA - The final phase consisted of the removal of all outdoor wooden Johnson Optometric Associates bleachers and the addition of new aluminum bleachers at the baseball Knox Auto Sales The completionfield. of the campus bleacher project took four years at a cost of $187,818. Each phase of the project was paid for in cash and Layton’s Catering will benefit the school family for years to come. Loop Road Auto Parts McGee Builders, LLC McLamb’s Auto Shop & Salvage, Inc. Mid-Way Baptist Church New Covenant Equipment Co. LLC Parents of Ronnie Hatfield Pierce Building Co. Pierce Landscapes & Nursery, Inc. Post & Pickets East End / Home Side Prince Farms Athletics Pro-Mow Equipment Sales Quickill Pest Services Sport Clips Garner Phase I - West End / T. L. Williams Grading Home Side * Elite Sponsor ** Premier Sponsor

Randy Johnson Director of Athletics Gym Bleacher Renovations 18

Annual Report for January - December 2010 WINTER SPORTS 2010 REVIEW SHRINE BOWL 2010 Varsity Boys Basketball (11-9) Sterling “STORM” Baker Varsity Girls Basketball (6-13) JV Girls Basketball (10-4) is the first WCA student athlete to be invited JV Boys Basketball (10-6) JHCombined Girls Basketball record: 53 (5-12) wins / 50 losses to participate in the annual Independent Schools-Oasis JH Boys Basketball (11-6) * #2 CCMS tournament Shrine Bowl, which was played on Nov. 26, 2010. SPRING SPORTS 2010 REVIEW Kicker

Varsity Baseball (17-9) *1st in conference *2nd- NCCSA 3-A State Finals Varsity Golf *3rd in NCCSA central division Varsity Girls Soccer (10-6-2) *3rd in NCCSA Varsity Softball (16-6) JH Baseball (15-1) *CCMS conference tournament champions JHCombined Softball record: (11-2) 84 wins / 24 losses / 2 ties JH Girls Soccer (15-0) *CCMS tournament champions FALL SPORTS 2010 REVIEW

Varsity Boys Soccer (12-10-1) *NCCSA 3-A State Champions JH Boys Soccer (16-2-2) *CCMS champions • All-Conference Baseball 2010 Varsity Volleyball (7-15) • All-Conference Football 2010 JV Volleyball (4-14) • All-State Football 2010 JH Volleyball (14-5) *1st in CCMS tournament Varsity Football (5-6) JV Football (4-6) Cross-CountryCombined record: Girls 62 *NCCSAwins / 58 Cross-Country losses / 3 ties State Champions (3 yrs. running) Cross-Country Boys *2nd in State Finals

WCA Sports - share a little love through missions! CEF Spectacular Miracle League Mission Outreach - VarsityBenefit football, 5K Run volleyball, and JV volleyball teams “Birthday Parties - Varsityfor Jesus” baseball, CEF - softball, girls/boys soccer teams - Varsity golf teamValentine cards to area Varsity boys and girlschildren’s basketball teams COMMISSIONER’S CUP hospitals - (HIS Radio) Wake Christian Academy won the NCCSA 3-A Division Varsity cheerleaders Commissioner’s Cup this past year for the ninth consecutive year. The Commissioner’s Cup is an award that honors overall varsity athletic excellence by awarding points based on each school’s finish in regular and post-season play, along with points for any sportsman- ship awards that may have been won during the year. The school that accumulates the most points from the spring sports season through the following winter sports season wins the Cup. The combined record for all the sports teams during this time period was 199 wins, 132 losses, and 5 ties (59% winning percentage). STUDENT-ATHLETES AT THE NEXT LEVEL ALL-SPORTS TROPHY Katherine Helder (’10) - Clearwater Christian College; soccer Emily Buffaloe (’09) - Piedmont Baptist College; volleyball and basketball Kendra Kassonie (’09) - Cedarville University; softball Wake Christian Academy won the All-Sports trophy David Keel (’09) - Johnston Community College; golf again this past year for the tenth consecutive year. This Sean Willingham (’09) - North Greenville University; baseball trophy is given by the Capital Christian Middle School Dane Carroll (’08) - Greensboro College; football Conference and is patterned after the Commissioner’s Zach Hicks (’08) - Chowan University; basketball Cup that is awarded to schools based on varsity com- Krystin Moore (’08) - Barton College; softball petition. The All-Sports trophy honors overall athletic Erica Buffaloe (’07) - Piedmont Baptist College; volleyball and basketball excellence within the CCMS by awarding points based Brittany Floyd (’07) - Baptist Bible College; volleyball on each school’s finish in regular and post-season play. The school that accumulates the most points from the spring sports season through the following winter sports season wins the All-Sports trophy. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16

2010 Teacher of the Year Ms. Sandra Cooper

Ms. Sandra Cooper was selected 2009-2010 Elementary Teacher of the Year. After teaching elementary students at WCA for 24 years, Ms. Cooper began a new phase of her life in retirement. During her tenure at WCA, she maintained a passion for imparting knowledge to her students. Ms. Cooper demonstrated her love for the Lord through her commitment to WCA and her students. Drawing upon her vast experience, she used many methods to motivate her students to learn Bible, math, science, history, and reading skills. She consistently integrated God’s Word into her teaching and desired to have her students see Christ in her. One of her colleagues said, "Ms. Cooper maintained a high standard, and her students consistently worked to meet them. She expertly wove God’s Word into all subject areas.” Mr. Dennis Hensley

Mr. Dennis Hensley was selected 2009-2010 Middle School Teacher of the Year. He completed his first year teaching middle school science at WCA. His approach to the subject has created a passion that is contagious among his students. In the fall, he organized an activity that allowed students to observe the wonders of God’s heavens through several high powered tele- scopes. He daily demonstrated a care and concern for the spiritual and academic needs of his students. Mr. Hensley also used his teaching talents to coach the boys in junior varsity football , junior high basketball, and to assist the girls on the junior high softball team. According to a fellow teacher, “Mr. Hensley always has a willing heart to do anything needed. He requires hard work from his students in the classroom and his athletes on the field.” Ms. Wanda Lucas

Ms. Wanda Lucas was selected 2009-2010 High School Teacher of the Year. She has served at WCA six years. During this time, she has taught Physical Science, Biology, and Bio-Tech. As a teacher, Ms. Lucas is willing to listen to her students and provide godly counsel. She is professional in the classroom and seeks to demonstrate those skills for the student government leaders through her involvement with the high school student council. One

Faculty and Staff of her colleagues noted, “Ms. Lucas absolutely loves her students and genuinely desires to see them grow, not only in their knowledge of the sciences but also in their relationship with Christ. She works very hard to do her best in the position God has placed her. Her dedication to being the best teacher she can be has encouraged me to keep working hard. She is a godly woman and a fantastic teacher.” 20

Annual Report for January - December 2010 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 3:20 –21

NCCSA Continuing Education Science Faculty Workshop Annually, the faculty and staff of Wake Christian Academy participate in continuing education classes to enhance their academic credentials, maintain their teaching certifi- Last June, Wake Christian Academy cation, or simply to develop new educational hosted the first annual NCCSA Science skills. During 2010, our staff participated Faculty Summer Workshop. Dr. Joe Haas, in multiple forms of continuing education, including the President of NCCSA gave a warm wel- traditional classroom setting, online classes, living history come to the participants. In the first gen- activities, and telecommunication seminars. In order to eral session, Dr. Lucy Brock discussed the goals and focus of the satisfy the requirements for continuing teaching certification, workshop and was followed by Mr. Ken Kovarik, who presented each teacher must complete approximately twenty hours important facts on safety in science classrooms and laboratories. of instruction per year. Below is a sample of programs and organizations through which faculty completed continuing The goal of the science workshop was fellowship, instruction, and education during the past year: collaboration among science teachers in Christian schools. It fo- Continuing Education Classes cused on providing Kingdom education, preparing students to be godly leaders in science, and equipping teachers to execute God’s East Carolina University vision for their schools.

In the biological sciences labs, participants genetically modified • Exceptional Child in the Classroom bacteria and analyzed DNA. In the physical sciences labs, partici- Teacher• Technology Training Onlinein Education pants analyzed chemicals, demonstrated and graphed accelera- tion, and worked with motion sensors to evaluate gravitational forces. Most of the labs incorporated computer-based data collec- • Bible Doctrine 1&2 tion and analyses. Professional• Philosophy of Seminars Christian Education 1&2 More than thirty teachers from fifteen schools around the state met for two days of lab activities, discussions, fellowship, and collaboration. • Essentials of Human Resources Law 2010 • Love and Logic Institute, Inc. – Practical Solutions to Today’s Most Common Teaching Challenges • Microsoft Office 2007 • MillsWyck Communications – Powerful, Persuasive Speaking • National Women’s Leadership Forum • NC Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Law • NCCSA Administrator Conference NCCSA Southeast • NCCSA 2010 Staff Development – The Leadership Paradox Christian School Convention • NCCSA Science Faculty Workshop • Orton-Gillingham Introduction Course – Instructing Students with Dyslexia • Southeast Christian School Convention The faculty of Wake Christian Academy joined 2,500 Christian Advanced Degree Programs school teachers from Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina for a tri-state convention September 29 - October 1 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The theme of the conference—With Com- passion, Making a Difference—was interwoven in the messages of Administration and faculty are enrolled in Masters and PhD the general session speakers and the workshop leaders. With 140 programs at the following universities: workshop topics to choose from over the three days, each person was able to attend sessions pertinent to their academic level of • East Carolina University interest. One teacher commented, “This convention was one of • Liberty University the best. I was encouraged spiritually, received practical ideas to • North Carolina State University implement in my class, and was blessed by my co-workers’ fellow- • Shepherds Theological Seminary ship.” The Wake Christian team returned energized and prepared • Southern New Hampshire University 21 to make a difference.

Annual Report for January - December 2010 My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Philipians 4:19

n order to function at optimal performance, our human bodies need to be taken care of from the inside out. The same concept holds true for technology. In order to operate and perform at our best, WCA Irequires a strong infrastructure. Technology infrastructure at Wake Christian Academy is composed of equipment, communication lines, and software that support education and administrative operations. It is critical to maintain and develop innova- tive technologies and methods for ensuring a strong infrastructure suited to the specific education programs and operating environment at WCA. The focus of technology during the 2010-2011 school year has been the inside, or infrastructure. Although many of the changes are visible—including replacing computers in the elementary and middle school labs, along with adding more computers in individual classrooms—many changes are behind the scenes. For example, we upgraded wiring in several buildings, tripled our capacity and speed on the Internet, consolidated and moved servers to a central location, upgraded all switches to increase internal processing, improved communication software, and implemented a new e-mail and calendar system. The accomplishments of the past year might be hard to see, but the foundation they support on the inside and the results on the outside help advance educational and operational opportunities. Technology

Server Rack

Tina Scribner Director of Technology Computer Lab 105

Annual Report for January - December 2010 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalms 127:1

Improvements and Renovations around Campus Energy Management System

• Completed the installation of an campus-wide for heating and cooling efficiency • Replaced all interior lighting campus-wide for better lighting and higher efficiency • Renovated the middle and high school lockers • Replaced the roof on the maintenance shop shed • Purchased three chair storage racks for the primary auditorium • Purchased 300 folding chairs for the middle and high school auditorium • Painted the exterior of “A” and “B” buildings • Relocated the Human Resources office to provide more privacy • Expanded the Publications Department to provide greater efficiency • Constructed a new mechanical room to securely house the school’s computer servers • Landscaped the playground to allow for proper drainage • Installed a central station monitoring fire alarm system • Created a bus training class for all drivers of WCA buses

MS/HS Lockers Facilities

Playground Exterior Painting

Ronnie Jeffreys Director of Facilities Playground Steps Central Alarm System Interior Lighting 23

Annual Report for January - December 2010 But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. 1 Thessalonians 5:12

In the summer of 2009, over forty parents, teachers, alumni, and administrators met together to develop a strategic plan for the next 1,000 days of Wake Christian Academy, poising us to enter the approaching decadesAnnual serving families Fund and children. During that historic meeting, we examined a multitude of methods to fund the future advancement of the mission of WCA. As a result of much prayer and research, we kicked off the Unite for One Purpose Annual Fund Campaign in October 2010. The Annual Fund is a recurring yearly program that allows families to give as they are able through one-time or monthly gifts. These funds will implement initiatives identified as crucial to our school’s improvement and advancement. The benefits of using the Annual Fund include: • No loss of instructional time to students • Significantly less volunteer overhead • Classroom and school facility improvements • Families and the school receiving the full benefit of the donation, as WCA is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization Our Board, teachers, and staff know the sacrifice that each of you makes, and we value our partnership with your family. We believe that the Annual Fund will make a difference in the lives of 914 current students and the next generation of students who will attend WCA. As of December 31, we have received $The 133,975.00 initiatives in gifts for andthe pledgesUnite for and One have Purpose been able Campaign to begin implementing are: some of our initiatives. Transportation - $45,000

Providing safe and reliable vehicles is critical for our students and staff to experience learning opportunities outside the classroom. The addition of a new 14-passenger bus will assist in transporting our studentsClassroom and Technology staff to and and from Professional academic and Development athletic competitions, - $50,000 field trips, and mission events.

Your support will make a difference as we continue to equip and customize classrooms with LCD projec- tors, interactive classroom assessment tools, and math advancement programs, providing multimedia teaching and additional learning opportunities. You will also be assisting the school in providing inno- vative, subject-specific, professional development for teachers. Professional development will provide teachersCampus -with $40,000 additional tools and skills to enhance the student learning opportunities.

Development Security on our campus is a priority. The installation of additional exterior lighting and security cam- erasNeed-Based around ourTuition facilities Assistance will improve - $65,000 overall visibility.

Tuition assistance opens the doors for a student to receive a Christ-centered, quality education. An independent third party reviews a family’s financial resources and recommends the amount of tuition assistance (up to 25%) to be awarded to applicants. All awards are need-based and not contingent upon ability or merit. Families are required to apply annually. Wake Christian is currently providing assistance to 95 students representing 52 families.

Dawn Russell For more information on how you can invest in the future of WCA go to http://wakechristianacademy. Development com/BuildingAFuture/AnnualFund or contact Mrs. Dawn Russell at dawnrussell@wakechristianacad- Coordinator emy.com.

Annual Report for January - December 2010 “Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.” Galatians 6:6

For many years Wake Christian Academy has annually celebrated a day of Christian fellowship fondly known as Su- per Saturday. April 17, 2010, was an exceptionally SUPER Saturday for WCA family, visitors, and friends! One might ask,Super “What made Saturday this one particular Saturday “super”? To begin with, the Lord blessed this event with warm sunshine and record attendance. WCA’s campus was transformed into an exciting carnival atmosphere, filled with entertainment and merriment for kids of all ages. Upon entry into the main campus, large inflatables (Ironman obstacle course and Kong slide, bungee run, batting cage, football toss---to name a few) were seen on the soccer field. The parking lot became a midway for the dunking booth, hayride, numerous carnival games, blood drive, and Sheriff-sponsored canine and ID kid kits. In addition, a carwash was sponsored by the WCA football team. The sounds of Wake Christian’s Fine Arts Department’s band, hand bells, orchestra, and chorale performances reverberated as shoppers scurried around, trying to find the best deals at the WCA 600-family-spon- Main Entrance sored yard sale. Smells of pizza, Zaxby’s, Chick-fil-A, nachos, apple fritters, coffee, Dippin’ Dots, roasted corn, hotdogs, and hamburgers wafted through the air. Approximately 40 vendors took part in sharing WCA’s special day by selling crafts, novelties, and a good deal more. The exciting addition of Puppy Paws (an area dedicated to children ages six years and younger), located behind the elementary building, was introduced. Puppy Paws hosted the incredibly popular pony rides, barrel train rides, Speedway inflatable and pedal karts. Wake Christian’s hallways featured an Education Expo that displayed proj- ects and achievements by students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The WCA Auction occurred simultaneously with the carnival and was located in the gymnasium. The auction was stocked with beautiful baskets overflowing with fantastic theme items: weekend getaways, spa pack- ages, birthday parties, and Chick-fil-A for a year! Auction proceeds this Vendors for Shopping! year were over $20,000. These funds were used to install new aluminum bleachers that will be used for soccer, baseball, and football games. Super Saturday is a day of family rec- reation, cheery faces, laughter, friendship, fundraising, and unity as Christians. It is also a day of opportunity in which we are able to demonstrate the love of Christ to our neighbors and friends by inviting them to be part of the event. That is why this one particular Saturday sponsored by WCA was “super”! Make plans now to attend both WCA’s Super Saturday and Auction planned for April 2, 2011. You’ll experience firsthand the enjoyment this day has to offer. Bring the Family!

Thank you for participating in Passive Fundraising. Wake Christian Academy benefits from your everyday shopping. For example, Harris Teeter and Target donate a portion of your bill to WCA. This year we received $2,050.80 from HarrisPassive Teeter, $1,121.42 Fundraising from Target, and $1,001.72 from Chick-fil-A Spirit Night. WCA also receives cash back from the Box Tops we turn in each year. This year we received $2,268.76 from our Box Tops collections. 25

Annual Report for January - December 2010 “For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Tuition Information is vital in our preparation for the new Re-enrollmentschool year. Re-enrollment information commitment allows the school to secure the appropriate number of teachers during the spring for the upcoming year. In addition, we are able to begin ordering curriculum and supplies and scheduling classes. • Early Re-enrollment - $100 per student if paid by February 25, 2011 Please indicate choice• Standard of payment Re-enrollment plans - $200 on the per studentre-enrollment beginning February form: 28, 2011. Pay annual tuition in full by April 29, 2011

• Enroll / Re-enroll with FACTS , directly to Wake Christian Academy 2011 - 2012 ($100 discount per student for choosing this option) • to pay in 10 or 12 monthly TUITION ASSISTANCE installments with a draft on either the 5th or 20th of the Tuition month. includes the following: Wake Christian Academy offers need-based tuition assistance for families who have been enrolled at WCA for at least one year. Fami- lies who qualify can receive up to 25% of the tuition amount. To complete an applica- • Academic classes and academic services tion for financial assistance, go to the WCA • Student accident insurance (school-sponsored activities website and select Parents/Financial. Click on and off campus) on the link to FAST on the bottom portion of • One yearbook per student the page. Applications must be submitted by • K-5 and Elementary – Field trips, crafts and other April 1, 2011 curriculum-related activities • Middle School – Field trip, Fall Festival, T-shirt and end of-semester * Not toactivities include the Junior or Senior class trip • High School – Field trip*, Homecoming and class T-shirt Avg Monthly Tuition per student for the 2011-2012 school year: Expenditures • Kindergarten $5,400.00 Salaries & Taxes $ 243,259 • Elementary $5,800.00 Insurance 30,216 • Middle School $6,100.00 Electricity 9,955 • High School $6,400.00 Telephone 2,341 Fuel (Propane) 974 Water 461 Total Expenses 2009/2010 - $5,300,538 Finance Compensation & Benefits 61.94% Capital Improvements & Depreciation 8.13% Athletics, Yearbook, FA’s & Student Services 6.85% Total Revenue 2009/2010 - $5,153,525 General Expenses / Overhead 4.70% Facilities Maintenance 3.73% Tuition 90.45% Utilities 3.40% Athletics 2.72% Books & Curriculum 3.21% Other Revenue 2.99% Principal & Interest 3.11% Re-enrollment / Application Fees 2.24% Insurance 2.83% After School Care 1.60% Computer Services 2.10% Total Revenue 100.00% Total 100.00%

Ricky Hering Director of Finance

If you have any questions relating to the information presented, please contact Ricky Hering at 772-6264, 26 ext. 248, or by e-mail to [email protected].

Annual Report for January - December 2010 Franklin Pierce Educational Foundation P.O. Box 37337 Raleigh, N.C. 27627 919-772-6264 (ext. 378) www.franklinpiercefoundation.org

In 1967 Franklin Pierce began serving as the first administrator of Wake Christian Academy, a position he held for over 23 years. A visionary with a servant’s heart, Mr. Pierce was intent on providing a Christ-centered education for every student regardless of the family’s economic situation. The Franklin Pierce Educational Foundation was established in his memory as a charitable organization. The foundation’s primary goal is to promote and fully fund the financial aid endowment, which provides funds for the annual need-based program available to eligible families of Wake Christian Academy. These families must be enrolled at WCA for at least one year before applying. Their application is submitted to an independent company for evaluation. Qualifying families may receive a maximum of 25% tuition assistance. The grant is for a single school year, and families must apply and qualify each year. For the 2010-2011 school year, WCA has granted $125,000 in assistance, allowing over 90 students to attend WCA.

Consider how you can partner with the Franklin Pierce Educational Foundation in the following areas: 1. Pray for the ministry and leadership of Wake Christian Academy.

2. Make a tax-deductible gift to the Franklin Pierce Educational Foundation.

3. Sign up for a $25, $50 or $100 monthly tax-deductible contribution to the Franklin Pierce Educational Foundation.

4. Donate your time or talents to assist the foundation with our Annual Golf Tournament on May 2, 2011.

5. Consider the benefits of donating appreciated securities, property or deferred gifts.

Franklin Pierce Educational Foundation Financial Report July 2009-June 2010

Income Beginning Balance $ 2,634.00 Gross Revenue 35,410.00 Total Revenue 38,044.00 Expenses Bank Charges $ 72.00 Golf Tournament 1,897.00 Occupancy, utilities, and maintenance 596.00 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping 681.00 Professional Services 2,400.00 Supplies 26.00 Total Expense $ 5,672.00 Total given to Wake Christian Academy $ 26,500.00 Give unto the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Psalm 29:2

Middle/High School Chapel Pastor Tom Wagoner

was welcomed as our Winter Revival speaker at the beginning of the semester in January. He is the Senior Pastor of Central Baptist Church in Dunn, NC, and is certainly no stranger to our school. He genuinely desires to allow the Holy Spirit to work through him to connect with our students and bring about conviction and change in their lives. Our first service began with Pastor Wagoner’s definition of revival: when God breathes new life into a person so much so that others see the difference. His message focused on Matthew 7 and was titled “The Secret Life of the Ameri- can Teenager.” He pointed out that even in the time of Jesus (as well as in our day), there were many living “secret” lives—people who professed to believe in Christ, but were not truly saved. Even one of the twelve disciples was an unbeliever. Others were saved but chose not to live as believers. Pastor Wagoner Pastor Tom Wagoner challenged each student to examine his/her life to determine if he/she was living in secret. On the second day, he spoke from the book of Joel on “Change and Revival.” He listed four things that will produce a revival: 1. Confess all known sin – The believer must keep himself clean and pure by confessing sin immediately. 2. Lay aside every doubtful habit – As the believer makes a conscious effort to live a life free of doubtful habits, he will begin to have increased opportunities to serve the Lord. 3. Obey the Holy Spirit promptly – Whether one is told to witness or do another work for the Lord, it should be done right away. 4. Confess Jesus publicly –The believer is told in Scripture to be ready to answer any man of the hope he has. 5. As Christians “fall in love” with Jesus all over again, true revival will occur. On the final day of revival, Pastor Wagoner continued preaching from the book of Joel. In this book locusts had stripped the land and taken away the joy of the people. In Joel 2 they finally cried out to the Lord. An assembly was called as the people returned to the Lord with broken hearts. Seeing their brokenness, the Lord showed compassion toward them and promised to do great things for them. True revival occurred in the hearts and lives of the people in Joel’s day because they were willing to confess sin andMartin obey Rennie the Lord right away. , the head coach of the Carolina Rail- hawks, encouraged us to use our talents to serve the Lord. He has been given many opportunities to share his faith with various soccer teams and counts it a

Chapel privilege to honor God this way. Coach Rennie commented, “There is nothing greater than fulfilling your purposePastor Kyle in God.” Sullivan spoke on growing in grace as a believer. Our spiritual growth is a process. God has Praise Team given His Word to us and will change us through the power of the Holy Spirit. Second Peter 3:18 encour- ages us to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the WCA Administrator Mike Woods Lord. enjoys sharing with the students. He begins each new school year with a lesson on what chapel is, why we need it, and why chapel at WCA may not look like our church. With over 150 local churches represented at WCA, there are going to be differences in styles of preaching and worship. As believers, we can learn to enjoy the differences without compromising doctrine. August 2010 marked the beginning of a new school year, and with that came our Fall Revival. Pastor Jim Harmeling centered his messages around the school’s theme verse for the year, 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” Pastor Harmeling 28 sought to answer two questions: “New Creation: What does it mean?” and “What does a new creation act like?” Students were given a bookmark containing several Scripture references identifying who they are in Christ. Before

Annual Report for January - December 2010 salvation, the unbeliever is a child of wrath. After salvation, the believer becomes a new creation in Christ. Because we are a new creation, our life will evidence the change inside. We are then to be controlled by the love of Christ and live with a sense of mission and purpose. During chapel this school year, students are learning about the attributes of God. Pastor David Frye of Calvary Baptist Church brought a message on the faithfulness of God. He emphasized the fact that God is faithful in propelling His Word into and through us. He is faithful in protectingYouth Pastor His Jonas people, Harley prospering His own, and providing direction for our lives. of Catawba Springs Christian Church in Apex spoke on the wisdom of God. He defined wisdom as “knowing and choosing the best means to the best end.” He shared three characteristics from Romans 11:33-36 concerning God’s knowledge and wisdom: it is infinite, infallible, and incomprehensible. Chapel at WCA is a great time for students to learn more about the Lord and wor- Elementaryship Him “in spirit and Chapel in truth.” Ms. Jane Poole

“Chapel is my favorite.” “I love the stories about “Inky, Stinky, Winky, and Blinky!” “How did do that?” “I prayed and asked Jesus to be my Savior.” These comments were made by children after elementary chapels this year. The weekly chapel time allows students to be impacted by community missionaries, pastors, and youth leaders who share our school’s vision of Christ’s preeminence in life and learning (Colossians 1:18). Mr. Gary Hallquist wrote the theme song based on II Corinthians 5:17 as a gift to our school. The faculty, administration, and students also participate in chapel. Students’ spiritual growth and godly character are highlighted during weekly chapel awards. As new creations in Christ, the students are growing in humility, kindness, reliability, honesty, self-control, encouragement, thankfulness, patience, generosity, and respectfulness. Ms. Jane challenged the students as CSI agents to examine the evidence recorded in God’s WordMr. Mike and Woods to “Read It, Learn It, Live It, and Share It.” The students were encouraged not to be “lazy listeners.” The reliability of the Word of God was presented to the students by . He focused on the Four Spiritual Laws, demonstrating the principle of trustPastor by Craig having Hamlin a student fall backward as he caught him. Mr. Larry Hoxie Ms. Jane Challenges Students shared a message on kindness using roleplay as Mephibosheth receiving the privilege to eat at King David’s table. taught a lesson on prayer, emphasizing the need to ask God what He wants us to do and then do it. An object lesson on prayer using our hand illustrated what we should talk to God about (thumb, our friends; pointer finger, those who point you to Christ; middle finger, thanks and praise; ring finger, the sick and unsaved; pinkie, yourself). Mrs. Gayle Davis Mrs. Broadwell Our art teacher, , has illustrated a story that her assistant, , has written—and the tale is now published! It all started a few years ago when Mrs. Davis began collecting old stuffed animals and dolls that no one wanted. The idea for the book was born last year, and after months of work and changes, the result is a pleasantly appealing book entitled Eustace and the Ugly Sisters. In chapel, Mrs. Davis drew a picture of Eustace, Eustace Illustration by Ms. Davis Mr. Woods - Elementary Chapel the main character. The inspiration for this en- dearing little creature with big round eyes comes from a neglected stuffed animal she found at a craft store. While the students watched the artist at work, Mrs. Melissa Broadwell read the story about love, friendship, and value. It reminds us that God loved us first and He loves us best—because we are His! Each chapel is a time to consider God’s command from Ephesians 4:22-24: Put off concerning the former manner of life the old man . . . . and put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Chapel is a time for students to grow as new creations in Christ. 29

Annual Report for January - December 2010 Open House Super February 2-4, 2011 10:00am until 2:00pm Saturday Carnival (9am until 3:00pm) Questions: Contact Phil Crane Silent Auction (9am until 1:00pm) 919-772-6264, ext. 223 April 2, 2011 Super Saturday provides a time of fellowship for our school family, outreach opportunities within our community, and allows school classes and groups to raise money for special wishes. Puppy Paws Playland Special play area for children under 5 years

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Based on “Little Orphan Annie” By Permission of Tribune Media Services, Inc. Originally Produced by The Goodspeed Opera House Michael P. Price, Executive Director Cast Taylor Adams Grayson Davis Katie Reilly Shelby Bass Jayna Duckenfield Josh Schaffer Catherine Bowers Avery Henning Sarah Scribner Presented by the Class of 2011 Zach Bradshaw Morgan Ivey Jacob Sebold Wake Christian Academy Meredith Brown Katie Lucas Sarah Stallings Michael Brown Sara Mathis Mary Rachel Vincent Matt Carroll Chris Pittman Amanda Wesley Charity Davey Lacey Price Allison Williams 7:00 PM (Doors open @ 6:30 pm) Senior Advisors: Barbara Williams, Melvin Duckenfield, MaryAnn Martin, & Cindy Davis $10.00 / Person Thursday, 1/27 Friday, 1/28 Saturday 1/29 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM $10.00/person $10.00/person $25.00/person

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