SPRING 2019 CRC InsiderCrowley ’s ridge College 100 College Drive • Paragould, Arkansas 72450 • (870) 236-6901 • www.crc.edu 2019 Homecoming Court CRC celebrates 55 years this year! We decided to do things a little differently in choosing the 2019 Homecoming Court. The student body chose both men and women from the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Upperclassmen. These 24 students represented CRC at Homecoming Festivities on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Pictured above, l to r, are freshmen Christian Gilbert, Olivia Deckelman, Zorey Chipman, Hannah Powell, Garrett Wilson, Kaytlynn Haynes, Issac Dodson, and Kaprise Anuu. Sophomores, Zachary Duty, Ashley Pyeatt, Ted Crigler, Hannah Cunningham, Austin Gross, Nakeeva Brandon, Bobby Wright, and Allegra Melton. Upperclassmen, Lexy Chipman, Summer Maxwell, Trent Jones, Bailey Loge, Daniel Parrish, Tessa Johnson, Logan Russell, and Maggie Eaker. An additional change was the student body chose both a Homecoming Queen and a Homecoming King. Pictured right is Logan Russell, a senior Business Administration Major from Mammoth Spring, AR who was crowned CRC’s first ever Homecoming King andSummer Maxwell, a junior Business Administration Major from Forrest City, AR was crowned this year’s Queen. The 55th Anniversary Celebration began with an Alumni Chapel at 10 am that included singing and a devo thought led by CRC alumni, Tyler Killough and Chase Almond. Present day Justified and Choralaire members were joined by alumni members of their respective groups and presented a couple of skits and special numbers. This was followed by an indoor tailgate with burgers and hotdogs. Men’s and Women’s Basketball games followed with the coronation at halftime of the men’s game. It was a fun and special day for everyone! CRC DAY 100% ROMANS Sunday, June 9, 2019 Of The funDS given fOR the Righteousness of God CRC Day wiLL Be uSeD fOR: -- Our Bible department Make plans now to attend the 19th Annual gOAL: -- Bible major scholarships Bible Lectureship at CRC -- Preacher training $85,000 -- Restoration Tour field trip ApRiL 7-10, 2019 -- Annual Bible Lectureship see schedule on page 4 -- Bible educational materials “What a Difference a Decade Makes” In the spring 2009 CRC for CRC students and because of its connection to the Insider, I wrote concerning two Carter Activities Center, it is used daily by the majority topics that I predicted would of our students. Most visitors to campus make their way have a significant impact on to the student center. It has become the focal point of the future of CRC: (1) The campus activity over the last decade. construction of the new Student Bachelor’s Degrees Center and (2) CRC becoming Since the founding of CRC in 1964, two progress a four year college granting themes continued to be promoted and discussed as a Bachelor’s Degrees. What has sign that the CRC was maturing as an institution. The happened in the last 10 years? two themes were Regional Accrediting and the college Student Center becoming a 4 Year College. Regional Accrediting, through Ken Hoppe The student center, which the Higher Learning Commission, was achieved in 2000. President also serves as a lobby for the CRC’s full approval to offer Bachelor Degrees, as granted Carter Activities Center, has been used by tens of by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, came thousands of students, parents, and guests over the last in 2008 with those degrees falling under the Accreditation decade. On September 16, 2009, a blade was lowered umbrella of the Higher Learning Commission. on a bulldozer and made the first cut to start the construction of the 3,080 square foot structure. The CRC now offers 11 Bachelor Degrees: construction continued through the winter months and • Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies was completed 236 days later on May 10, 2010 as CRC • Bachelor of Arts in Youth & Family Ministry hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that was attended • Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership & by board members, students, faculty, staff, and many from Management the Paragould Community. • Bachelor of Arts in General Studies The $320,000 project was 100% donor funded by • BSE Physical Education K-12 196 loyal and dedicated CRC donors. The seed gift to • BSE Elementary Education K-6 • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration • Bachelor of Science in Management • Bachelor of Science in Accounting • Bachelor of Science in Marketing • Bachelor of Science in Sports Management What a Difference a Decade Makes CRC continues to be the perfect fit for many students that find their way here. The successes of the last 10 years have been made possible by the support and interest of many constituents. As CRC continues to move forward into the next decade, we wonder what we might be saying and talking about in 2029. Ten years may seem like a long time but years have a tendency to go by quickly. CRC continues to poise itself for the future as we walk with purpose and seek new opportunities. New options start the project was a $100,000 anonymous gift from a of enhancing the CRC experience are often discussed as family that stated they wanted to give toward a project we stay true and focused on our mission. The mission of that would immediately connect with our students and CRC is simple. Quality academics provided in a Christian fulfil a need on campus. The Mabee Foundation made setting that allows the student to grow both spiritually a $63,000 grant based on the strong donor interest in and academically. the project. Seven families gave $10,000 or more each. I hope you enjoy reading this Insider. Please know A plaque in the student center honors those who gave that you are always welcome to visit our beautiful $1,000 or more. campus. As always, I solicit your prayers and financial The student center has been a tremendous blessing support for CRC. Page 2 we need your help to purChase this house numbers for this same time as $120,000 last year, we do not have enough residential student beds to take care of the estimated number of students A few weeks that we believe are planning to ago, an appeal letter attend CRC this fall 2019. from President Hoppe was While will do plan to build mailed regarding a house near CRC’s campus that the dormitories and other buildings, Richard Johnson college bought to meet our growing student housing we could not pass up this easy VP for Advancement needs projected for this fall. Your financial support is access to more student beds needed to help pay for this house. given our projection of growing student numbers this fall 2019. We are working with firms regarding architectural $120,000 is needed to buy a house next to plans, a campus master plan, and a permanent solution CRC for student housing needs. for infrastructure improvements. Purchasing this house is a blessing. However, we need your help in being able to THE GOOD NEWS: pay for it since we had to act so quickly in the buying the • $120,000 is the price that CRC paid, which is under house. the current market value. Please clip the coupon below and return it along with • It is a 2,600 square feet house with three bedrooms your one-time gift or pledge to help us raise the $120,000 and three bathrooms. needed for this house. Thank you! • Sits on nearly an acre at the corner of Highway 412 and the new bypass. • The house is located 132 feet from the campus of I/we want to make a contribution Crowley’s Ridge College. to help purchase the house: • Located next to Hillcrest Church of Christ. CRC holds daily chapel/other classes at Hillcrest. q $10,000 q $ 250 • Overall, the house is in good shape. q $ 5,000 q $ 100 q $ 2,500 q $ 50 THE NOT SO GOOD NEWS: q q • House came up for sale so quickly that CRC did not $ 1,000 $ 25 have time to raise money to buy it. q $ 500 q $ other • Built in 1980, so it is a 39-year-old house. • Will require minor repairs, but mostly cosmetic, Name including repainting. Address WHY CRC NEEDS YOUR HELP TO PURCHASE City State Zip THIS HOUSE: Phone Email As President Hoppe mentioned in his recent appeal letter, our admissions staff have been working very hard to Mail form to: reach their recruitment goals for new students. Comparing Crowley’s Ridge College, 100 College Drive, Paragould, AR 72450 4.7% to 9.5% for persons age 60 – 90+ How do these payout rates sound to you? A charitable gift annuity can pay you these fixed rates for life, depending on your age and is an excellent way to make a gift to your favorite charity, such as CROWLEY’S RIDGE COLLEGE. The income can be for yourself, or you and your spouse, or you and an heir, or parents with limited retirement income. A charitable gift annuity is not a new concept, in fact the first charitable gift annuity was issued in 1843 by the American Bible Society. FREE NO-OBLIGATION ILLUSTRATION BASED ON YOUR EXACT AGE(S) & INCOME NEEDS CONTACT: CROWLEY’S RIDGE COLLEGE RICHARD JOHNSON, Vice President for Advancement CGA 100 College Drive • Paragould, AR 72450 [email protected] • 870-236-6901 Page 3 ApRiL 7-10, 2019 ROMANS 19th Annual Bible Lectureship the Righteousness of God at Crowley’s Ridge College SUNDAY, APRIL 7 6:00 PM Spencer Furby Youth Night Keynote: For I Am Not Ashamed (1:1-17) MONDAY, APRIL 8 9:00 AM Ricky Hale Introduction to Romans 10:00 AM John Fears (Men) The Wrath of God is Revealed (1:18-32) 10:00 AM Misti Meredith (Women) Abraham, the Father of All (4:1-25) 11:00 AM Chase Almond (Chapel) Freely by His Grace (3:9-31) 12:00 PM LUNCH CRC Cafeteria ($4.00) 1:00 PM Jon Binkley There Is No Partiality with God (2:1-3:8) 2:00 PM Don House Free from Sin /