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Wake Christian Academy2008 Annual Report

January - December

Running theRace!

January 12, 2009Contents

2008-2009 ThemeLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

Design and artwork by Mr. Jim Sanders

*On The Cover:

Walk for WakeWCA CampusOctober 6-9, 2008

Features

Re-Enrollment Information2009-2010

Alumni in full-time vocational ministry

Volunteerscelebrating those who serve

Board of DirectorsMr. Ed Chappell—Chairman

Mr. Larry BeatonMr. Robert Bryan

Mr. Donald DickensDr. Robert JohnsonMr. Trent McKayMr. Trent PierceMr. Jack Smith

Mr. Leonard Van Houten

AdministratorMr. Mike Woods

PrincipalsMrs. Sandra Sauls

Elementary Principal

Mr. Larry HoxieMiddle School Principal

Mr. Wayne HelderHigh School Principal

Mrs. Ardyss WoodsAssistant High School Principal

DirectorsMr. Ricky HeringBudget & Finance

Mr. Ronnie JeffreysFacilities

Mr. Randy JohnsonAthletics

Mrs. Tina ScribnerOperations, Technology & Development

CoordinatorsMr. Philip Crane

Admissions & Alumni

Mrs. Jan EvansPublications

Mrs. Dawn WhiteMissions & Summer Camps

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* Cover photo by Annette Taylor, StoneTaylor Photography (WCA alumna ‘85)

Areas of Interest

Wake Christian Academy

invites you toOpen HOuse

February 4tH-6tH10:00am until 2:00pm

Drop in or call Phil Crane for anappointment at

919-772-6264

WAKE CHRISTIAN BULLDOGS vs

CARLISLE CHIEFS

HomecomingOctober 31, 2008

‘Neath towering pines and deep blue sky,Our noble school doth stand,

With parents, students, teachers,Directed by God’s hand.We will remember thee with pride

From mountains to the sea.We pledge our hearts and prayers for thee,

Wake Christian Academy.

WCA By: M.B. Greene

5 WCA Re-Enrollment Tuition and Payment deadlines for the 2009-2010 school year

8 Academics Welcome Mr. Blackwell to guidance, SAT scores, and where are the members of the class of 2008?

10 Missions “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” John 4:34

12 Fine Arts Concerts, NCCSA Competitions and beautiful artwork created by WCA students

15 Summer Camps Roundup from 2008 and confirmed camps for summer of 2009

18 Athletics From every season to every sport let’s look at the results for 2008

20 Development Events and fundraisers

22 Technology Technology advancements

23 Around Campus Campus improvements & updates

24 Staff & Faculty Teacher of the Year Awards CPR Classes Teachers become students

26 Budget & Finance Info and updates from Mr. Hering

28 Chapel Worship at WCA

Nondiscriminatory PolicyWCA 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.

Special thanks to so many who gave of their time and talents in helping to complete our 2008 Annual Report. Pictures, writing, proofing, and so much more.

As always, a “team” effort!

Administrator

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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. Philipians 3:13-14

WCA family and friends,

In the summer of 2008, the greatest athletes in the world were showcased at the summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Americans cheered swimmer Michael Phelps as he broke the record for the most gold medals in one Olympics and for most career gold medals for an Olympian. Usain Bolt, a Jamaican sprinter, took home the title of the “World’s Fastest Man” by winning the 100m, 200m individual and 4x100m team relay. These men are two athletes who prepared for their sports and reached the pinnacle of their professions.

However important as these accomplishments are, they pale in comparison to the eternal race we are running. The Apostle Paul writes in his first letter to the Corinthians, “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.” (1 Cor 9:24-25) Paul is challenging the believers to run the race of faith with the same vigor as an Olympiad athlete. The victor receives a reward, but the Christian who lives his life with the same discipline and dedication to the Lord as a world-class athlete will find the reward to have eternal value. The righteous Judge will render the decision, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” (Matt 25:21)

Since 2004, Wake Christian Academy has produced an Annual Report to give our school family an opportunity to see the dedication and effort extended by our students and staff in fulfilling our mission. Our goal is to achieve the ultimate prize: the approval of our Heavenly Father. The staff of Wake Christian Academy is dedicated to partnering with our families in the spiritual, academic, physical and social education of their children. (Luke 2:52) As your partner, we have prepared this formal evaluation of our progress toward achieving our mission during the 2008 calendar year. The Annual Report is a summary of the events of the second semester of the previous school year and first semester of the current school year. It is a report card on the work that has been accomplished and a vision of the future work to be attempted. The report provides a summary of each major area of the school: spiritual, academic, fine arts, athletics, facilities, staff development and finance. You will also find information pertaining to re-enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year.

On behalf of our staff, I would like to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to assist you in teaching, train-ing and developing your children for His glory. Through our partnership we are providing an academic and spiritual education with eternal rewards. It is my prayer that we are found faithful as we continue to run the race!

Mike Woods, Administrator

Admissions


The majority of prospective students hear about the school through another school family or by means of a website. In addition many find out about WCA through one of our marketing avenues. Wake advertises in several real estate magazines, as well as newspapers and other periodicals. Marketing is also accomplished through participation in school fairs, church functions, CEF Spectacular, and Super Saturday at WCA. The internet outreach of the school marketing is extensive. Families from Maine, Minnesota, New York, California, and many other states have requested information about the school. Also, families from England, Germany, and Iraq have inquired about admissions. It is a blessing to see how God directs families to WCA.

Visitors to WCAPersonal Tours: 85

Open House Tours: 82

ENROLLMENT TOTALS 2008/2009 Capacity Elementary 430 432 Middle School 225 225High School 290 300 Total Enrollment 947 957

Enrollment at 98% capacity for 2008-2009

TUITION ASSISTANCE(Family Financial Needs Assistance)

Wake Christian Academy offers need-based tuition assistance for families who have been enrolled at WCA for at least one year. Families who qualify can receive up to 25% of the tuition amount. If you have questions about tuition assistance or would like to apply, go to www.ffna1.com and click on the online application.

Applications must be submitted to FFNA no later than April 3, 2009.

2009-2010Re-enrollment Information

How do they hear about WCA and

from whence do they come?

WHO, WHAT & HOW

27% of prospective families hear about the school through another school family27% of prospective families hear about the school through a website (school or otherwise)20% of prospective families hear about the school through a church7% of prospective families find the school through a phonebook19% of prospective families hear about the school through a billboard, a friend, realtors, flyers, siblings and other avenues

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For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. I Timothy 2:3-6

Re-enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year begins on •January 14, 2009.

Paid on or before February 27, 2009, the re-enrollment fee •is $100.00 per student.

Beginning March 2, 2009, the re-enrollment fee will in-•crease to $200.00 per student.

There are two options for payment of tuition:

(1) Pay annual tuition in full by April 30, 2009, directly to Wake Christian Academy ($100 discount per student for choosing this option).

(2) Enroll / Re-enroll with FACTS to pay in 10 or 12 monthly in-stallments with a draft on either the 5th or 20th of the month.

FACTS is the tuition management service widely used by over 3,000 private and faith-based schools nationwide. FACTS helps families to meet their financial obligation in a simple, convenient way that is completely confidential and secure.

Please direct questions or concerns about tuition to Ricky Hering at [email protected]

Alumni


On May 29, 2008, sixty-six seniors became alumni as Mr. Woods pronounced them the “Graduated class of 2008.” Their class increased Wake Christian Academy’s graduates’ total to 1,574. It is the desire of WCA to provide students the foundation

by which they are able to stand firm for their faith, as well as be able to make the academic grade in college. While many of our graduates are serving the Lord in the workplace, at home, and in church, some of our alumni have been called by God to full-time vocational ministry. The following is a list of those of whom we are aware:

Melody (Gardner, '74) Rogers and her husband, Steve, live in Leland, IL, where Steve is pastor of the Faith Bap-tist Church in Sandwich, IL.

Dr. Roy Mason ('76) and Mary (Pollard, '76) Mason live in Charlotte, NC, where Roy is an evangelist, and founder of Global Evangelism Ministries. (http://gemonline.org/)

Bobby Johnson ('79) is head of maintenance and supplies at New Life Camp in Raleigh, NC. (http://www.newlifecamp.com/)

Roy (‘79) and Suzan (Gardner, ‘80) Tripp are missionaries to Belize.

Jamie (Blackman, ‘81) Bullman and her husband, Scott, live in Lynchburg, VA, where Jamie is an administrative assistant and Scott is the choir director at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA. (http://home.trbc.org/)

Amy Jones (‘82) is Director of Leadership & Development at Christian Life Home on a national and international level.(http://www.christianlifehome.org) or (http://clhsupporter.org)

Alan Owens (‘82) is worship pastor at Heritage Free Will Baptist Church in Gilbert, AZ. (http://www.heritagefwbc.org/)

Mike Beasley (‘83) is pastor of Freedom Bikers Church in Benson, NC. (http://www.freedombikerchurch.com/)

Joe Cockrell (‘83) is a teacher and financial administrator for First Baptist Christian School in Suffolk, VA. (http://www.firstbaptistchristian.org)

Ivey (Watkins, ‘84) Palmer and her husband, Brian, live in Alaska, where Brian is a chaplain in the army.

Jimmy Carroll (‘86) , along with his wife Beverly(Massengill ‘86) Carroll is founder and pastor of

Journey Church in North Raleigh. (www.takeajourney.org)

Bob Fowler (‘86) is the Greater Raleigh Area Director for Child Evangelism Fellowship, Raleigh, NC. (www.cefgra.org)

Jim Gardner (‘86) is a missionary in Christian camping and evangelism in Mexico. (www.campmeta.com)

Jimmy Talton ('86) is pastor of Millertown Community Church in Indian Head, PA.

Peter Cooper ('91) is Associate/Administrative Pastor at First Assembly of God in Indiana, PA.(http://www.first-assembly-of-god.org/)

Heather (Harvell, '92) Jones is a high school English and history teacher at Cape Fear Christian Academy in Coats, NC. (http://www.capefearchristianacademy.com)

Billy Jones ('93) moved in September from Grace Baptist Church in Santa Barbara, California, where he was Associate Pastor, to Vermont, where God called him to be involved in a replant of a 200-year-old church. They started with 15 people in September, but have seen the Lord bless with about 40 people in November.

Bob Fowler (`86)

Jimmy Carroll (`86)

Mike Beasley (`83)

Jim Gardner (`86)

Roy & Mary Mason (`76)

Bob Johnson (`79)

If you are an alumnus of WCA in full-time vocational ministry and not listed, please contact Phil Crane at 919-772-6264, extension 223 or email at [email protected]. We apologize for any omissions. For other alumni news and to update your personal infor-

mation go to our website at www.wakechristianacademy.com. We’d love to hear from you !

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But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, know-ing 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

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Michael Lee ('93) is Associate/Youth Pastor of Eastland Baptist Church, Orlando, Florida, where he also coaches basketball at their Christian school. (http://eastlandchristianschool.com/)

Nathan Rogers ('93) is the youth pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Ottawa, Kansas. (http://www.calvaryottawa.org/)

Ellen (Saunders, '96) Hibshman and her husband, Luke, live in Birdsboro, PA, where Luke is youth pastor at High Point Baptist Cha-pel in Geigertown, PA. (http://www.hpbchapel.org/)

Brandi (Turner, '96) Loch and her husband, Kenny, are serving in the middle school ministry at Mid-Way Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. (http://www.mid-way.com/)

Holly (Hinton, '97) Blinson and her husband, Philip, live in Westmoreland, TN, where Philip is the pastor of Westmoreland First Baptist.

(http://www.westfbc.org/)

Serena (Payne, '98) Martin and her husband, Steven, live in Adamsville, Alabama, where Steven is associate and youth pastor of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. (http://www.ogfwbc.org)

Erin Ritter ('98) lives in Raleigh, where she works for Bethany Christian Services. She is involved in counseling adoptive parents and birthmothers. Erin also speaks to area church groups explaining Bethany's mission. (http://www.bethany.org/raleigh)

David Calvert ('99) serves as Assistant Pastor for Church Ministries at Grace Community Church in Angier, NC. http://graceccnc.org/content/view/10/21/

David Jeffreys ('99) serves as the youth pastor/school administrator at Fayetteville Street Baptist Church in Asheboro, NC. (http://www.visitfsbc.com )

Brook Everett Harding ('00) is in full time ministry at NC State. She is ministering to women through Campus Christian Fellowship. (http://www.ccf-ncsu.org/)

Stephanie (Fisher, '00) McCreight and her husband, Tim, live in Virginia, where Tim is youth pastor at Gateway Freewill Baptist Church. (http://www.gatewayfwbchurch.com/Youth.html)

Michael Talley ('01) lives in Plumtree, NC, where he is program director for Teen Valley Ranch, a Christian camping and retreat center. (http://www.tvr.org/)

Sarah Greene ('03) is serving the Lord for two years in Krakow, Poland. She is serving as a Journeyman for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Ben Wickel ('04) is serving the Lord as a missionary to Africa. The following is an explanation by Ben of his ministry: "I have been allowed by God's grace to partake in His purposes for the southern region of Africa. Last spring and again in the fall, I will journey back to South Africa, Mozambique, and Swaziland to encourage our brothers and sisters overseas. A majority of our work includes discipleship and foundational Bible studies with a lot of the natives in the surrounding communities. We have also shared in the ministry of lending helping hands at orphanages and homeless shelters. It has been incredible to see the Kingdom of God at work in these parts of the world. I am deeply thankful for all your prayers and encouragement and hope to share again what the Lord is wonderfully doing.”

David Jeffreys (`99)

Wake Christian Academy Alumni News 5500 Wake Academy Drive Raleigh, NC 27603-4120 www.wakechristianacademy.com

Phone: 919-772-6264 Fax: 919-779-0948

All WCA alumni senior class officers from 1972 through 2008 are invited to join us for BBQ, alumni fellowship, and the Bulldog Classic basketball game! NO COST FOR YOU! After dinner, we’ll spend time together talking a little about the old days, taking pictures, and then talking about future alumni activities and participation.

BULLDOG CLASSIC: Girls Varsity Basketball at 6:30pm - Varsity Boys Basketball at 8:00pm

Contact Phil Crane (email below) to purchase tickets for a spouse or other family members.

Our treat in your honor . . .

LISTEN UP! All Alumni Senior Class Officers A

LUMNI

AlumniSenior Class Officers Fellowship

January 16th 6:30 PM

RSVP by January 9th to [email protected]

ATTENTION

Check the WCA website for

follow-up and pictures from the

FIRST ANNUAL ALUMNI

BASKETBALL EVENTheld on

January 2nd.

It was AWESOME!

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AcademicsACADEMIC ADVISOR Mr. Paul Blackwell recently joined the Guidance Department as an academic advisor. In addition to advisor he will continue to teach Bible, Accounting, and US History at the high school level. Mr. Blackwell has an A.S. in Education from Danville Community College in Virginia, a B.A. in Bible Education, and a M.S. in Edu-cation Administration and Supervision from

Bob Jones University. He has taught in Christian education for 26 years from 5th through 12th grades and was WCA’s first middle school principal. In the fall of 2008 Mr. Blackwell com-piled College Quest, a notebook containing a wealth of infor-mation on how to be successful in high school and college. The notebooks were made available to each student and will be updated on a regular basis. He is married to WCA alumna, Pat Bryan; they have 3 daughters and became grandparents for the first time in November 2008. Mr. Blackwell may be reached at 772-6264, ext 311 or email at [email protected].

A NEW WRITING CLASSWherever a student goes in today’s world, he needs writing skills. Increasing emphasis is placed on one’s ability to express himself through the written word. The SAT test added a mandatory writing section, and the ACT test added an optional writing

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – 2007-2008The students’ skills in kindergarten through tenth grade are assessed each spring, using the Stanford Achievement Test. This test measures a student’s achievements in basic concepts and subject content typically taught at specific grade levels. Wake Christian Academy elementary students have once again achieved in the top ten percent of students attending private and public schools across the United States. Middle and high school students scored in the top sixteen percent. (A percentile score of 89, for example, means that only eleven percent of students nationwide who took the test had higher scores.)

Complete battery percentile scores for 2007-2008

Kindergarten 94% First grade 97% Second grade 96% Third grade 97% Fourth grade 95% Fifth grade 93% Sixth grade 93% Seventh grade 85% Eighth grade 84% Ninth grade 89% Tenth grade 91%

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTOur God is a God of excellence. Whatever is done in His name should be excellent. In keeping with that philosophy, WCA is studying its curriculum structure by examining and re-writing goals and objectives. During 2008 members of the social studies department met with the department chair, Becki Buffaloe, to perform that process for their department. Members of the mathematics department, led by chair Sandra Therit, also completed their curriculum study. As a result of this analysis, the decision was made to change the math curriculum in middle and high school from Saxon to that produced by Bob Jones Press. The difference is in their approach to mathemat-ics and the method of teaching. The social studies and math departments follow the science department, whose goals and objectives were completed in 2007 and tested in 2008. The establishment of goals and objectives is an on-going practice with refinement and adaptation taking place continually. Four questions must be answered: (1) Are the students achieving the appropriate learning for their age and grade level? (2) Does the material in one grade prepare students for the next level? (3) Are there gaps in the curriculum? and (4) Are we achieving the level of excellence God expects?

ADVANCED PLACEMENTThe College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. For 2007-2008 23 WCA students received sufficient AP scores to earn college credit. About 18 percent of the more than 1.4 million high school students in more than 16,000 secondary schools worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar. From the Class of 2008, two WCA students qualified for this honor by completing three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher.

Advanced Placement Offering2008-2009

AP Literature & Composition AP Language & Composition AP Chemistry AP Music Theory AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Twenty-two percent of eligible 11th graders and thirty-two percent of eligible 12th graders are taking at least one Ad-vanced Placement Course.

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Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15

Academics

Where did the Class of 2008 go?Appalachian State University

Barton CollegeBrevard College

Campbell UniversityCape Fear Community College

Chowan UniversityEast Carolina University

Fork Union Military AcademyGreensboro College

Liberty UniversityMaranatha Baptist Bible College

Mars Hill CollegeMeredith College

North Carolina State UniversitySoutheastern Free Will Baptist College

University of North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wake Technical Community College

Post-Secondary Education – Class of 2008

State Schools 30% Private Colleges 17% Christian Colleges 26% Community Colleges 9% Community College Transfer 12% Armed Forces 1% Other 5%

Most of those attending community colleges will transfer to four-year colleges or universities.

Tayla Howard (‘09) and Ginger Hobgood (‘09), were nominat-ed for one of NC State’s top honors, the Park Scholaship. Pim Violette (‘08) received the Square D Scholarship through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Caroline McKay (‘08) was named student of the month and later student of the year by the West Raleigh Exchange Club. Designated as scholar-athlete by the Wendy’s High School Heisman organization were Rita Beard (‘08), awarded in 2007, Kendra Kassonie (‘09) and Collin O’Kane (‘09), both awarded in 2008.


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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10

SAT SCORES(NC Scores are for college bound students only;

WCA scores are for all students who took the test.)

Year WCA WCA WCA NC NC NC Verbal Math Writing Verbal Math Writing 2004 568 535 508 518 2005 560 537 508 520 2006 539 516 503 518 4972007 549 515 538 502 515 4942008 551 510 485 502 515 494

The Class of 200866 Graduates

20 in Beta Club (30%)16 had GPA of at least 4.0 (24%)

Graduates were offered nearly $2 millionin scholarships and grants.

Missions

Colossians 3:12 says, “So as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

With a goal of reaching the surrounding community for Jesus Christ, students at Wake Christian Academy partici-pate in at least one ministry outreach during the school year. Many others also minister along with sports teams, special clubs, or fine arts groups.

This past spring our sports teams participated in a wide variety of ministries. The varsity base-ball, softball and soccer teams all volunteered one Saturday at Miracle League. This organization seeks “to provide opportunities to all children with special needs to play baseball regardless of their abilities.” Our athletes became “buddies” for the day and assisted the special-needs children during their baseball game. The JH girls’ soccer team worked diligently to sort some 10,000 gift certificates from Basic Needs Ministries. This organization gives free clothing to the less fortunate. The JH baseball and softball teams were a tremendous help during the annual Super Saturday event held at Wake

Christian Academy. These two teams helped to monitor rides and games as well as clean up fol-lowing the event.

The fall sports teams completed another success-ful ministry season by helping at the Child Evan-gelism Spectacular (CEF), sorting and delivering the “Walk for Wake” t-shirts, volunteering at the Raleigh Rescue Mission, helping at “With Love

from Jesus”, and doing “a little cleaning” in our gymnasium.

The winter sports teams sponsored several Christmas party clubs to help Mr. Bob Fowler, missionary with Child Evangelism Fellow-ship. The teams also helped the underprivileged at “The Christmas Store” in Apex by wrapping presents and greeting visitors. This organization gives donated Christmas presents to the needy in the area.

In keeping with the 2007-2008 theme at WCA, the 1st grade classes designed “Armor of God” greeting cards to deliver to the elderly in our area. The 2nd grade classes also designed homemade cards to deliver to the elderly, but these cards were centered on Easter. Each of these students enjoyed delivering their specially made card to the different men and women at one of the following: Laurels of Forest Glen Rehab Center, Garner

Senior Center, or Aversboro Assisted Living. Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Beverly accompanied their 5th graders to the Oaks of Carolina Center. The Oaks of Carolina is a nursing home facil-ity located in Raleigh. While there, the students shared excerpts from the infamous “5th grade Country Project,” complete in costume. During our annual food drive, Mrs. Carr’s 5th graders were a big help with packag-ing and weighing the many pounds

of food collected. Our theme this year was “Pack on the Pounds” and the total amount collected was over 3,000 pounds

of food. All the food was donated to the Raleigh Rescue Mission, the Durham Rescue Mission or Garner Area Ministries. The 3rd graders are beginning a pen pal ministry with the men and women at Windsor Point in Fuquay. Each student has a pen pal they will correspond with several times during the year. The entire grade is planning to visit Windsor Point in March to meet their special pals. The kindergarten class visited Windsor Point to present a Thanksgiving special during November. Windsor Point is a “con-tinuing retirement community of men and women from similar backgrounds.” Each of the 4th grade classes will visit the YWCA in Raleigh to minister during the “Golden Oaks” program. This pro-gram is open to the elderly and provides opportunities for fellow-

CEF Spectacular

Junior High Volleyball at Raleigh Rescue Mission

Mrs. Swanson’s class at the YWCA

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Missions

ship, games, and food. Our students created a word search puzzle during computer class for each of the men and women to use and, weather permitting, will take a stroll around town with them.

The 6th grade students get involved by playing games at the Laurels of Forest Glen Rehab Center, while each of the 7th graders volunteer at “With Love from Jesus”. “With Love from Jesus” is an evangelical outreach seeking to minister to the “spiritual needs as well as physical needs of those individu-als they serve each week.” The 8th graders participated in a variety of outreaches including serving lunch at the YWCA, sorting food at the Food Bank, and wrapping presents at “The Christmas Store”.

Not to be outdone, the high school has ministered in a variety of ways. The seniors volunteered at the Food Bank of Eastern N.C. this past September while the juniors have been involved with the Raleigh Rescue Mission’s Golf Classic fundraiser, the Durham Rescue Mission’s “Back to School Party”, and packag-ing food at Urban Ministries. All the sophomores donned an apron and hairnet to serve lunch to the homeless men at the Wilmington Street Center, and the freshmen helped Mr. Bob at the CEF office.

Juniors at Urban Ministries

Seniors at the Food Bank


First graders at Garner Senior Center

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“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

In honor of Mother’s Day, the elementary students at Wake Chris-tian Academy partnered with Bethany Christian Services to raise needed funds. Each of the 450 elementary students was given a baby bottle to fill with change. When the final coin was counted the students had donated $5,000.00.

The “me fine” 5k family fun run/walk was a huge success. Over 150 runners and walkers were registered for the event. Lori Lee, founder of “me fine,” was able to attend the 5k run and Super Saturday. WCA presented a check for $6,000.00 to the “me fine” organization.

The Book Drive netted over 700 books for the two libraries. Some of these books will be given to the Christian Library Inter-national and distributed to men and women currently in prison. Many prisoners have come to know Jesus as personal Savior through the ministry of Christian Library International.

The high school Beta Club and middle school Student Council sponsored a clothes, purse, and shoe drive last April. The two recipients were “Hannah’s Hands”, which works in El Salvador to provide shoes and purses for the needy, and “With Love From Jesus”, which serves the needy in this area by providing clothing, food and household items free of charge. We collected over 250 pairs of shoes and purses as well as hundreds of cloth-ing items.

Lots of planning and prayer go into making missions at Wake Christian Academy a reality for our students. The support of parents, students, faculty, staff, board mem-bers, and the administration is crucial to our success. The Missions Department covets your prayers as our students seek to minister to others in our community and surrounding areas. Thank you for your support over the past ministry year!

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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 5:19

Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Department of WCA provides an avenue for students to participate in the performing and visual arts. Programs available include art, band, drama, handbells, strings, choral groups, and music theory. Art and general

music are offered to all kindergarten through 5th grade students. Vocal groups begin in 3rd grade; band, strings, and chimes in 4th; and drama and handbells in middle school. AP music theory is generally taken in 11th or 12th grade. Auditions for the honors Chorale and Concert Bells are held in the spring. Local church and civic concerts are a major part of the curriculum for the honors classes. Performances in 2008 included several churches in the Cary, Garner, and Raleigh areas. In November, Chorale and Concert Bells traveled to Stillwater Lodge in Dunn for the annual rehearsal retreat. Led by Dr. Steve Woolet, the devotional times around the campfire centered on listening when God speaks to us. The rehearsals were productive, and plans for next year’s retreat are already in the works.

Now in its 3rd year, the marching band continues to increase its participation in statewide competitions. Everyone admired the pirate ship built by band parents for performances. The vigorous marching season concluded with perfor-mances in the Raleigh and Garner Christmas parades. Outstanding student performances in NCCSA Fine Arts Compe-tition, as well as other area events, continue to reflect the tradition of excellence in fine arts at WCA. In all things, our goal remains to equip students for ministry in their churches and communities – both now and throughout their lives.

Last year at the Fine Arts Festivals, our students proved Colossians 3:23, a verse prominently displayed in one of our rehearsal rooms: “Whatsoever you do, do it heartily as unto the Lord and not unto men.” We practice, prepare, and pray, and then we leave the rest up to God. The students performed as unto the Lord, bringing home several high scores and encouraging comments. A veteran judge commented that in his twenty-plus years of judging, he had never heard a better children’s choir. To God be the glory!

CONCERTSThe 2008 spring concerts were a blessing as parents observed the progress their children had made over the course of the school year. The elementary concert presented a choral tribute to veterans and demonstrated the great progress of the band and strings students. The strings and band concert concluded with a patriotic med-ley featuring John Phillip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” which received a standing ovation. The focus of the choral and bell concert carried us around the world with a sampling of music from many cultures, including a salsa band consisting of several high school brass students and a guest performance by some of the 5th grade students in their country costumes. The fine arts department continues to strive towards the blending of the three schools into one musical family.

The elementary Christmas concert ended with the traditional singing of “Happy Birthday, Jesus,” while the highlight of the band and strings concert on Dec. 4th was the combined performance of “Sleigh Ride.” After multiple performances by the music students in the community, the vocal and bell choirs held the final concert of the season back at WCA on Dec. 11. The encircling candlelight enhanced the final piece of the season, “Si-lent Night,” sung by the combined choruses and accompanied by the combined bell choirs.

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I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore. Psalms 87:12 Fine Arts

NCCSA Competition National Competitors

HS History – Gideon Gourley Accounting – Chris Harrell

Academic Testing - StateElementary Poetry - 1st place - Allison Harkness

Elementary Science - 2nd place - David BassElementary Math - 3rd place - Brianna ImsMS Math - 3rd place - Morgan Coleman

MS New Testament - 1st place - Josh BuchtaAccounting - 2nd place - Chris Harrell

Algebra I - 1st place - Felix LamWorld History - 1st place - Gideon Gourley

Spanish - 2nd place - Ashley Colavito

Music Elementary Small Group – 2nd Elementary Large Group – 1st

Elementary Vocal Solo, Julia Sharrar, 1stMiddle School Choir – 1st

MS Bell Choir – 3rd MS Choral Group – 3rd MS Classical Piano Solo,

Autumn Wendt – 1st MS Men’s Vocal Solo, Dillon Garrison – 2nd

MS Band - 2ndHigh School Choir - 2nd

HS Bell Choir - 2nd

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Cameron Hoeben - National Team / Acrylic

Brittany Yuhas - 1st Place WatercolorState Winner - Middle School

Garrett Davis - 1st Place MonochromaticState Winner - Middle School

Jordan Lewis - 1st Place PrintingState Winner - Middle School

Jessica Porter - National Team / Digital

Leah Broadwell - National Team / Film

Many exciting events have taken place in 2008 for the Art Department! In March our Middle School and High School stu-dents competed in the North Carolina Christian Schools Association Fine Arts Competition. We had entries in oil painting, acrylic painting, monochromatic drawing, polychromatic drawing, batik (crafts), textiles, printing , color photography, digital photography, black and white photography, digital media, mixed media, and watercolor.

Our students stretched themselves creatively; and we were pleased to submit 37 pieces of art in this competition. The results were very encouraging for our students, with 18 of the works of art winning 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. Three students at the high school level went on to represent our state at the American Association of Christian Schools National Fine Arts Competition (shown below).

Summer Camps

As the last school bell sounds and the students rush out the door, preparations are already in place for sum-mer camp at WCA. These camps continue the theme of Wake Christian Academy in emphasizing the preemi-nence of Christ in life and learning. Each day at camp begins with a devotion and prayer from God’s Word. Last summer over 15 different camps were offered to students from rising kindergarten through twelfth grade. A variety of camps were offered, including the “Little Doggies” day camp, sport camps and even cooking. Not

only do the coaches, faculty and staff from Wake Christian Academy direct the camps, but student helpers assist in the process. This past summer we had a record number of campers with 238, and the camp leaders totaled over 45. The sport camps offered this past summer included softball, baseball, soccer, color guard, basketball, football and vol-leyball. The mini camps included forensics, yearbook, soccer, volleyball, MS/HS cooking and Elementary cooking I and II. Information and registration for 2009 Summer Camps can be found at www.wakechristianacademy.com in March.

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Confirmed camps for Summer of 2009Sport camps for rising 5-9th grade students:June 1-4 VolleyballJune 8-11 Baseball and softballJune 15-18 BasketballJune 22-25 SoccerJune 29-July 2 Football Mini camps:June 1-3, June 8-10, June 15-17, June 22-24Cooking camp for rising 5th-12th grade studentsJune 2-4, June 16-18Cooking camp for rising 1st-5th grade studentsJune 15-17Russian for rising 7th-12 grade studentsJune 22-24Soccer for rising 1st-5th grade students

Day Camp for rising K-6th grade students:June 1-4, June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25

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WCA Celebrates YOU!

The power of one kind heart added toanother and another gives birth to a

heritage of love, which yields a harvest of commitment to the lives of others, and lives

beyond our earthly days. We lift our faces toward you Lord and express gratefulness and

praise for each and every WCA volunteer. With thankfulness and awe we ask you to bless each one.

As we reflect back on this year and see the steady flow of time, talents, and love generated by hundreds of volunteers,

we become aware that love has and is enriching the lives of our families,friends, and our community. We thank our heavenly

Father for you, our grace-filled volunteers for your compassionate and giving hearts.

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Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I Corinthians 9:24-25Athletics

COMMISSIONER’S CUP -- Wake Christian Academy won the NCCSA 3-A Division Commissioner’s Cup this past year for the seventh consecutive year. The Com-missioner’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 sportsmanship 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 267 wins, 115 losses, and 6 ties (69% winning percentage).

ALL-SPORTS TROPHY -- Wake Christian Academy won the All-Sports trophy again this past year for the eighth consecutive year. This trophy is given by the Capital Christian Middle School Conference and is pat-terned after the Commissioner’s Cup that is awarded to schools based on varsity competition. The All-Sports trophy honors overall athletic excellence within the CCMS by awarding points based on each school’s finish in regular and post-season play. The school that ac-cumulates the most points from the spring sports season through the following winter sports season wins the All-Sports trophy.

WINTER SPORTS 2007-08 -- The combined record for the winter sports teams last year was 81 wins and 41 losses. The varsity boys’ basketball team finished the season with a record of 12-10. The varsity girls’ basketball team had an excellent season at 21-5 as they repeated as the NCCSA 3-A State Champions. The JV basketball teams had outstanding seasons as both teams finished with winning records. The JV girls’ record was 12-6, and the JV boys’ record was 15-5. The JH girls’ bas-ketball team had a solid season, finishing with a record of 11-7. The JH boys’ basketball team competed well this season, finishing with a record of 10-8 and placed sec-ond in the CCMS tournament.

SPRING SPORTS 2008 -- The combined record for the spring sports teams in 2008 was 73 wins, 31 losses, and 4 ties. The varsity baseball team had a great season with 18 wins and 5 losses. The team finished first in the conference and won the NCCSA 3-A State Tournament, defeating Wilson Christian by the score of 11-0 in the finals. The varsity golf team finished third in the central division of the NCCSA. The varsity girls’ soccer team (11-6) finished strong at the end of the season to win their second consecu-tive NCCSA 3-A state championship. Varsity Boys’ Soccer

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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 Athletics

The varsity softball team (17-7) had an outstanding season and won the NCCSA 3-A state championship also. The JH baseball team had a very good season, finishing with a 12-4 record and a second place fin-ish in the CCMS tournament. The JH softball team had a fine season with 9 wins and 5 losses. The JH girls’ soccer team competed very well this season with 6 wins, 4 losses, and 4 ties.

FALL SPORTS 2008 -- The combined record for the fall sports teams in 2008 was 113 wins, 43 losses, and 2 ties. The varsity boys’ soccer team had an outstanding season with 15 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties en route to winning their second consecutive NCCSA 3-A state championship. The JH boys’ soccer team finished the season with a

perfect 20-0 record and a CCMS championship. The varsity volleyball team had a solid season with 13 wins and 12 losses on their way to finishing third in the NCCSA state tournament.

CLASS OF 2008 STUDENT-ATHLETES AT THE NEXT LEVEL Krystin Moore is attending Barton College in Wilson, NC and playing volleyball and softball.•

Kara Mulligan is attending Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC and playing soccer.•Travis Carroll is attending Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia and playing post-graduate football.•

Donnie Brown is attending NC State University and playing on the club baseball team.•Dane Carroll attending Greensboro College and playing football.•Zach Hicks is attending Chowan College and playing basketball.•

Lauren Parker is attending Barton College and cheering.•

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The JV volleyball team finished the season with 11 wins and 6 losses as they claimed third in the JV Invitational tournament at Wilson Christian. The JH volleyball team had a terrific season, finishing with 14 wins and 2 losses. The varsity football team finished the season with a record of 4 wins and 7 losses and third place in the Big East Independent Football Conference. The JV football team continued to improve on their record, posting 7 wins and 2 losses as they finished second in the BEIFC. The cross country program continues to grow as the boys’ team posted 15 wins while losing only 3. The girls’ team competed very well also as they posted 14 victories and 5 defeats. Wake Christian Acad-emy hosted the first NCCSA Cross Country State Championships this year and the WCA girls’ team finished first while the WCA boys’ team finished third.

2008 STATE CHAMPIONS -- Wake Chris-tian Academy claimed 6 NCCSA state titles during this calendar year. Congratulations to the following teams on their great seasons: Varsity Girls’ Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Varsity Girls’ Soccer, Varsity Softball, Varsity Boys’ Soccer and Varsity Girls’ Cross-Country.

BULLDOG STADIUM BLEACHER PROJECT -- Phase II of the bleacher

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Super Saturday, held on April 5, 2008, at Wake Christian Academy, was an amazing event. The rain did not stop

the fellowship or fun. Even with the rain, we had the largest attendance to date. The

dedicated Super Saturday committee worked all day Friday until 2:00 am Saturday morning implement-ing a setup plan. After a few hours of sleep, they were back direct-ing and guiding the day.

The rain did not stop the setup of inflat-able rides and games.

The WCA campus was transformed into a fun-filled carni-val venue. Students and adults had a blast on the giant “water” slide and other inflatables. Parents, teachers, and students partnered to run food booths and games through-out the campus.

Super Saturday is designed to reach out to the community, and it continues to expand that mission. Alumnus Bob Fowler shared the gospel through Child Evangelism Fellow-ship. WCA sponsored a 5K Fun Run/Walk; with the “me

fine” Foundation. This foundation provides necessary resources and financial assistance to parents and caregivers with children treated at Duke and UNC Children's Hospitals, raising over $5000.00. The Sheriff’s Department joined us with "KID ID” informational kits and demonstrations from the canine unit. Your support helped the American Red Cross secure 50 pints of donor blood.

Mark your calendar for April 18, 2009, from 9 am until 3 pm, for this year’sSuper Saturday!

Wake Christian Academy held its second Chick-fil-A Spirit Night October 27th, 2008, from 4 to 8 pm.

Staff and faculty helped with cleaning tables, seating guests, and run-ning “Plinko.” Thanks to the dedication and support of our families we raised $637.47.

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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 Development

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Psalm 100“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.”

The 2008 benefit auction, Celebrating His Goodness, held April 19, 2008, at Colonial Baptist Church was a blessing. The

goals of the auction were to lift high the name of Jesus and celebrate His continued blessings on WCA. It was an opportunityfor our WCA families to fellowship, introduce new friends to WCA, and celebrate the Lord’s goodness.

With over 400 individuals attending, the auction netted over $33K, which directly benefits the students and supports the mission and vision of Wake Christian Academy. These funds were used to complete Phase Two of the outdoor stadium seating, purchase band instruments, install playground equipment, and continue upgrad-ing our auditorium. A special thank you goes to our 74 auction volunteers and sponsors, who gave selflessly of their time and resources to make the event a success.

With your help Walk for Wake in September, raised $36,760.00. It was a great time of fun and fellowship for students, parents, and staff. We had 61amazing volunteers who monitored the course, distributed water to thirsty walkers,

cooked, prepared and served lunch to over 940 students and 60 staff. May the Lord bless you for your involvement. Please take the time to thank our generous sponsors for their support of WFW and the mission and vision of Wake Christian Acad-emy:

Glover's Home Improvement, Raleigh, NC, Eddie Glover 919-818-7820Chick-Fil-A Garner Town Square, Jerry & Mary ColemannHarris Teeter Kings Grant Shopping Center #283Grocery Boy Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Steve Byers 919-821-2586Missions Sports, Dan Bowers www.missionsports.com

Carolina Benefits, Trent Pierce 919-773-2333www.carolinabenefitsandplanning.net

Ruckus Restaurant,Robert & Ashley Roysterwww.ruckuspizza.com

Fonville Morisey, Nancy Szabados 919-270-6044www.cindyandnancy.com

Gypsy Shiny Diner, Tony Gillman 919-469-3663 www.gypsysshinydiner.com

Fast Lube Plus, Garner 919-773-8880

T-j’s Lunchroom, at WCA 919-427-0905

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OUT WITH THE OLD . . .The old sound booth was disassembled by WCA staff and was history by the end of the day!

IN WITH THE NEW . . .Creative Acoustics installed a larger sound booth to hold the new computer, monitors and sound equipment.

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My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philipians 4:19 Technology

Wake Christian Academy’s use of technology continues to grow. We strive toward using technology to support and enhance teaching and learning. To do this, WCA continues to integrate technology into the everyday lives of teachers and students. Through your generous support, the technology at WCA continues to improve.

The technology department’s vision at WCA is to ensure that all our students develop the technology skills expected in college or any vocation to which they are called. Student resources include: • Elementary,middleandhighschoolinstructionalcomputerlabs• Curriculum-based,structuredcomputer-integrationprojects• StarReaderandAcceleratedReaderProgram• IntroductiontoComputersI&II,WebGraphicsandYearbook• RealJourneyscurriculum• 2007MicrosoftOfficeapplicationprojects• Multi-mediaequipmentforclassroomintegrationoftechnology

We are excited about our new cameras and recording equipment in our auditorium. This equipment allows us to capture plays, concerts and guest speakers and create DVDs of these events. This equipment is a direct result of your kind donations at last year’s auction.

Technology continues to help with communication allowing teachers to devote their time to academics. The addi-tion of ClassNotes enables teachers to continually update important information for students and parents and also adds supplemental teaching material (PowerPoint, notes, websites etc.).

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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 127:15 Around Campus

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Campus Projects Completed This YearRenovated high school and middle school science •roomsRenovated the showers in the boys’ locker room•Upgraded all the plumbing fixtures in the gym building •with auto flush toilets and urinalsReplaced all hand washing faucets in the children’s •restrooms and added warm waterFinished Phase II of the athletic field grandstands•Completed the landscaping around the west side of the •campusInstalled additional cameras and card access door locks •to add to the security system on campusPut new shelving in the art room for storage of supplies •and art workCompleted Phase II of the high school auditorium •renovation, with the installation of cameras and equip-ment to enable the school to tape and record school performances

God has blessed our school this past year with donations of furniture from a research facility in RTP that enabled us to renovate our science classrooms. As a result we were able to donate our used furniture and equipment to an-other Christian school so they could renovate their science classroom.

Looking to the future, we are working on several ongoing projects:

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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

Staff and Faculty

Elementary

Susan BurkeSusan Burke was selected as the 2007-2008 Elementary Teacher of the Year. She has served at Wake Christian Acad-emy for eight years and during that time has demonstrated her passion for teach-ing. Whether she teaches computer or chorus, her classroom is well organized and orderly, promoting an excellent learning environment. A fellow teacher notes the impact she has on the elemen-tary students, “She enriches our class-rooms with activities and assignments the students complete in Computer and Chorus. She has helped us tremendously with our international project, programs and graduation. We are so blessed to have her!” She encourages students to strive for excellence, and students love going to her class. There can be no higher compliment for a teacher.

Middle School

Susan LeeAs a graduate of Wake Christian Acad-emy, Susan Lee has a special fondness for the school at which she has been faithfully teaching for nineteen years. This is Mrs. Lee’s second time being chosen as Middle School Teacher of the Year. In her role, she has the opportunity to guide elementary students and parents as they transition into middle school. Through her leadership, she continues to provide a foundation for their future academic and spiritual success. Every year, Mrs. Lee makes it her goal to ask each one of her students individually if they have received Christ as their Savior, giving her the opportunity to lead many to Christ. Her peers recognize her as a master teacher with an incredibly sweet spirit for the Lord, stating, “Her influence is much greater than she may realize. She exemplifies Christ to her students and fellow teachers. She is dependable and consistent and is a spiritual leader. She is just plain great!”

High School

Karen RhodesThis year Karen Rhodes was given a great challenge in the form of cancer. She has served as a teacher at Wake Christian Academy for sixteen years, but this year God allowed her peers to watch her live out her faith in Jesus Christ each day. Here are a few of their comments as they selected her 2007-2008 High School Teacher of the Year:

“For perseverance the award would have to go to Karen Rhodes. She has stretched herself beyond belief this year as she has continued to uphold all that is expected as a teacher, regardless of her health and just plain not feeling well.”

“Despite what she has endured this year, Mrs. Rhodes has continued to remain posi-tive in her outlook and dedicated to her Heavenly Father. I believe that she is an incredible role model for our students. She loves them tremendously, and she is loved and respected by them. Mrs. Rhodes brings a warmth and energy to the classroom every day that she is able to be there.”

“Mrs. Rhodes has been influencing students and counseling them through problems for many years. Students and faculty have relied on her for Godly wisdom and a word of encouragement. God has taken her on a path this year that none of us can under-stand, but we have observed the unfailing faithfulness and joy during a year of trial. Will there be a standing ovation in heaven when we hear, “Well done, my good and faithful servant”?

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“Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.” Galatians 6:6 Staff and FacultyThe Five Star ClassroomTeachers become students for many reasons: to maintain their certifica-tion, fine tune their classroom skills, and keep current with new tech-niques for effective teaching, but especially to be their best in the ministry God has given them. This summer at the North Carolina Christian School Association (NCCSA) offices Cathy Dotson, elementary principal of Wilmington Christian Academy, led a class in “The Essential Ingredients for a Five-Star Classroom.” This class focused on developing classroom techniques that are “outside the box.” As students, the teachers had the opportunity to practice different cooperative learning techniques related to the different learning styles their students bring to the classroom. These techniques provided many potential ways to increase learning and retention in students. Through every aspect of the class, teachers were reminded that their first priority is to remain spiritually minded as they seek to develop their own “five-star classroom.”

Southeast Christian School ConventionOn September 24 – 26, the WCA faculty attended the Southeast Christian School Convention in Myrtle Beach, SC, sponsored by the North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia state branches of the American Association of Christian Schools. The theme was Leaving a Legacy. The emphasis was on the Christian school educator’s oppor-tunity, responsibility, and privilege to influence generations to come. Dr. Chuck Phelps from Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Dr. Jim Bennett from Northland Baptist Bible College, and Dr. Jim Schettler from Santa Maria, CA, as keynote speakers, brought soul-stirring challenges. Seventy-two workshop leaders shared their experience and expertise. It was a time of physical rest, spiritual renewal, and educational refreshment.

Piedmont BaptistCollege ClassThis past summer twenty-two Wake Christian faculty members journeyed back to campus from summer vacation to sit under the instruction of Piedmont Baptist College’s Dr. Harlie Miller. The three-day course was entitled, “Developing Thinkers in Your Class-room.” In an effort to become better and more effective teachers, they studied the topic of thinking biblically in the areas of multiple intelligences, memory strategies, and standards and stages of thinking. Ultimately, our desire is to meet the learning needs, as well as the spiritual needs, of each student in our classrooms. Sixth grade science and Bible teacher Mrs. Lee commented, “I always enjoy continuing education classes with Dr. Miller because his strategies are so practical and biblical.”

CPR ClassesOn November 14, 2008, Wake Christian teachers and staff received Adult/Child CPR/AED training from the American Heart Association through Vector Health Services. The class included proper techniques for assisting adults and children who may be choking. In order to earn this certification, each person must complete the class and demon-strate proficiency with the rescue techniques. These are skills we pray our staff will never have to use, but annual training assures that they are prepared.

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Finance “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

As WCA begins the re-enrollment period, please recognize that this information is vital in our preparation for the new school year. It assures accurate hiring of new staff, ordering of curriculum and supplies, and the scheduling of classes.

The Early Re-enrollment fee is $100 per student if paid •by February 27, 2009.The Re-enrollment fee is $200 per student beginning •March 2, 2009.

There are two options for payment of tuition:Pay annual tuition in full by April 30, 2009, directly to 1. Wake Christian Academy ($100 discount per student for choosing this option.)Enroll / Re-enroll with FACTS to pay in 10 or 12 2. monthly installments with a draft on either the 5th or 20th of the month.

Tuition includes all of the following:All academic classes, academic services, elective class •feesStudent insurance•One yearbook per student•

Annual tuition per student for the 2009-2010 school year has been established as follows:

K-5: $5,045•Elementary: $5,250•Middle School: $5,450•High School: $5,765•

These tuition levels represent an increase in the range of 2.8% to 2.9%, representing an increase of $14.50 to $16.50 per month on a 10-month payment plan. We have several categories of expenses such as insurance, utilities, books and other paper-related items that continue to rise faster than inflation. WCA has tried to balance these rising costs with the realization that many of our families are facing the same increases in cost.

If you have any questions, please contact the business of-fice at 919-772-6264.

Average Monthly ExpendituresSalaries & Taxes (98 Employees) $ 230,072Insurance 36,751Electricity 10,589Telephone 2,250Fuel (Propane) 970Water 880

*Source: www.wcpss.net

Years Experience WCA Wake Co. Difference 5 $24,725 $40,245 $15,520 10 $26,450 $44,763 $18,313 15 $28,175 $47,920 $19,745 20 $29,900 $51,525 $21,625

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Donations - Cash & Gifts In Kind $247,919.84 Benefit Auction 33,455.15 Walk For Wake 33,628.39 Super Saturday 10,513.93 Chick-fil-A Calendar 822.50 Total $326,339.81

Total Revenue 2007/2008 - $4,966,146 Tuition 88.88% Athletics 3.00% Other Revenue 3.03% Reenrollment / Application Fees 2.55% After School Care 1.80% Food - Primary 0.74% Total Revenue 100.00%

Total Expenses 2007/2008 - $5,020,832

Compensation & Benefits 62.19%Capital Improvements & Depreciation 8.23%Athletics, Yearbook, FA’s & Student Services 7.76%General Expenses / Overhead 4.49%Utilities 3.72%Facilities Maintenance 3.26%Books & Curriculum 3.19%Principal & Interest 2.82%Insurance 2.84%Computer Services 1.50% Total 100.00%

Consider how you can partner with the Franklin Pierce Educational Foundation in the following areas:

Pray for the ministry and leadership of Wake Christian Academy. 1. Make a tax-deductible gift to the Franklin Pierce Educational Founda-2. tion. Sign up for an ongoing monthly tax-deductible contribution to the Frank-3. lin Pierce Educational Foundation.Donate your time or talents to assist the Foundation with future projects.4. Consider the benefits of donating Appreciated Securities, Property or 5. Deferred gifts.

Franklin Pierce Educational FoundationP.O. Box 37337 Raleigh, N.C. 27627 919-772-6264 (ext. 378)

www.franklinpiercefoundation.org

Franklin Pierce Educational Foundation Financial Report

July 2007-June 2008

IncomeBeginning Balance $ 7,214.00Gross Revenue 54,910.00Total Revenue 62,124.00

ExpensesBank Charges $ 149.00Banquet/Meeting 1,499.00Loss on sale of security 220.00Occupancy, utilities and maintenance 650.00Printing, publication, postage, and shipping 652.00Supplies 1,093.00

Total Expense $ 4,263.00

Total given to Wake Christian Academy for financial aid and capital improvements $ 50,583.00

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Contact Mr. Allan Swicegood919-772-6264, ext 378

[email protected]

FPEF Golf Tournament 2008

In 1967, Franklin Pierce began serving as the first administra-tor of Wake Christian Academy, a position he held for over 23 years. A visionary with a servant’s heart, Mr. Pierce was al-ways intent on providing a Christ-centered education for every student. It is in his memory that the Franklin Pierce Education Foundation was established as a charitable organization to pro-mote and fund a need-based financial aid for students attending Wake Christian Academy.


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Middle school principal, Mr. Larry Hoxie, was asked to describe the importance of chapel at Wake Christian Acad-emy. He commented, “We believe that worship is the central focus of our lives and becomes the motivation for everything we are and do. Worship is a life lived before God--an ongoing response to God in every circumstance and every moment. Therefore, at Wake Christian Academy we give our family the opportunity to participate in a corporate worship service we call chapel.The foundation of chapel is the proclamation of the Word of God. We gather on Tuesday mornings as a family to celebrate His presence, feast together around the Word and prepare for life in His service.”

Mr. Wayne Helder, high school principal, had this to say concerning chapels, “We strive for chapel to be a highlight of the student's week. This time in our hectic schedule is set aside to focus on corporate praise and worship followed by instruction from God's Word. The Lord's direction is sought in

the selection of each speaker to ensure the message is presented through the leading of the Holy Spirit. The WCA administration desires that the chapel program be a distinctive aspect of Wake Christian Academy."

Each chapel service begins with praise to the Lord. Mrs. Susan Burke was asked to describe the praise team ministry at WCA. She remarked, “The Bible is full of reasons to worship, praise, and sing unto the Lord – winning wars, overcoming oppression, and forgiving sins, just to name a few. Perhaps the

utmost impetus we have to praise is simply the greatness of God. I Chronicles 16:9 says we are to sing to Him, sing praises to Him, and speak of all His wonders. We are told over and over in the Psalms to sing unto Him. The WCA Chapel Praise Team uses many of these verses as our guide each week as we pray over what songs to sing in chapel. Our heart’s desire as a group is to honor and glorify God, and to draw hearts and minds into focus to be ready to hear His Word proclaimed.” Psalm 22:22 says “I will tell of Your name to my brethren: In the midst of the assembly I will praise You.” It has been gratifying to hear from many students and teachers that God is accomplishing these objectives through our music. Perhaps singer-songwriter Chris Tomlin said it best when he said, “How can I keep from singing Your praise? How can I ever say enough- How amazing is Your love!”

The middle and high school began 2008 with a series of chapel services led by Pastor Andy Guissman from Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania. He challenged our students with the question, “Do I have an impact in my culture or world?” Focusing on 2 Chronicles14-16, Pastor Guissman defined four qualities needed to be a student of impact. These qualities include committing to God publicly and privately, acting im-mediately on truth, never making a deal with the enemy, and confessing sin. He followed up with encouraging our students to be risk-takers for God. Using Daniel 3 as the primary text, he showed how Daniel was willing to stand out, refused to be led astray by other gods, and demonstrated actions that reflect

the character of God.Alumnus Chris Underwood took time away from college to share with our students. Using Deuter-onomy 10 he outlined four areas a Chris-tian needs to consider in their own life: to serve and obey the Lord, fear the Lord, praise Him, and to grow spiritually.

WCA students

“Worship - It's all about God”

. . . celebrate His presence, feast together around the Word and prepare for life in

His service.

Our heart’s desire as a group is to honor and glorify God . . .

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.” Psalm 29:2


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Chapelalways appreciate Pastor Tom Wagoner from Central Baptist Church in Dunn and Pastor Kyle Sullivan from Bethel Baptist Church in Cary. Both of these men are able to have an im-pact on our students by making practical life application of Scripture. Pastor Wagoner taught how Elisha was used of the Lord. Pastor Kyle, also known as “PK,” focused his message on Matthew chapter 7. He explained the necessity for Christians to take care of their own problems first and then be willing to help others with difficulties they are facing.

Our elementary students also received special blessings from many different chapel speakers. On Book Character Day

Chapel, historian William A. Roy, Jr. dressed as Christopher Columbus, Admiral Christbearer, and delivered excerpts from the log of Columbus. Several children became participants in the unfolding drama of the life of this great adventurer as they were costumed as Queen Isabella, King Ferdinand, and others. The students learned of Columbus’ “burning desire” for Christ and how the power of the Gospel brought Christianity to the Western Hemisphere. Mr. Roy highlighted the characteristic of perseverance in the life of Columbus.

Isabel the Clown visited in May with a humorous way of reminding the children of some very important biblical principles. The message of obedience to parents and perse-verance were highlighted as evidences of Christ in our lives. She presented the Gospel with joy, and her enthusiasm was contagious.

The High School Handbell Choir presented two concerts for the elementary. This talented group used several techniques and performed many types of music. The children enjoyed the slide show of Paul and Silas in prison while the ringers provided the

correlating musical score and effects with the bells. Everyone was inspired after these chapels, and future bell ringers were born.

The saga of the “round green thingie” was finally solved after many adventures of the skunk brothers. Pastor Kyle wove tales of Inky, Stinky, Winky , Blinky and their friends as they learned important lessons of not allowing “things” to capture their hearts and produce covetousness and selfishness. They learned the value of following the instruction of God’s Word, obeying parents, and choosing good friends. Ask your child about the “round green thingie”!

The Veterans’ Day theme this year was Home of the Free . . . Because of the Brave. Alumna Ivey Watkins Palmer, of the class of 1984, was guest speaker for the elementary program. While her husband, Chaplin .Palmer, has been deployed for a second tour in Iraq, she and their two sons have remained at their post in Fair-banks, Alaska. Mrs. Palmer shared that the boys are sacrific-ing time with their daddy so children in another country can be free. Special patriotic music and visuals highlighted the freedoms we know as Americans and their cost. Recognition was given to all the veterans attending the service.

The elementary students received a special blessing this year through a Rob-ert Doares (1911-2005) painting, “Jesus Blessing the Little Childen,” given by Rev. and Mrs. Dale Steele. Praise the Lord for the many decisions our students made this year. The elementary reports at least ten students accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. The middle school and high school combined report be-tween 20-30 decisions for Christ.

. . . this years Veterans Day theme, Home of the Free - Because of the Brave!

Super Saturday Committee Chairman

Dana Johnson919-772-9674

[email protected]

Friends of WCA

It has been said that the key to success is the ability to adapt. Friends of WCA (FWCA), now in its third year, is changing to meet our goal of encouraging WCA teachers, faculty, and staff, as well as supporting the administration. Vital to our success is ensuring that all families within the school are informed about events, changes, and needs.

Beginning with the 2008/2009 school year, FWCA be-gan meeting four times a year. Thus far, the meetings have focused on introducing new personnel, encour-aging participation in Walk for Wake, and hearing from each of the school principals about changes and expectations for this year. In addition, parents were in-troduced to the new and improved science lab facilities in the high school building.

The quarterly meetings have given parents opportuni-ties to hear directly from WCA administration and to receive information regarding upcoming plans and projects. As we learn about events, we discover how we can become involved in supporting the school.

FWCA continues to work with room and grade parents to meet the unique needs of each level within the school. We want to be an integral part of helping WCA grow as “Three Schools, One Family.”

As we begin each new school year, we pray for God’s leading and hope that this year is filled with learn-ing opportunities and chances to see God at work in amazing ways. Together we can achieve great things for Christ’s glory.

Volunteers are seldom paid -- not because they are worthless, but because they are PRICELESS!

Angela Boykin, President

Upcoming FWCA Meetings are scheduled for:February 2nd

April 13thTime: 7:00pm

Place: WCA Auditorium We encourage you to contact the committeefor information or to sign up as a volunteer !

7:00 am Multi-Family Yard Sale Sponsored by the Junior Class Furniture, Electronics, Sports Equipment, Kitchen Items, and more! (New location on campus this year!)9:00-3:00 SILENT AUCTION MS/HS Building9:00-3:00 CARNIVAL GAMES & FOOD WCA Campus9:00-3:00 Vendor Fair Shop til you drop! 10:00-2:00 American Red Cross Blood Mobile The gift that can save a life... We exceeded our goal again this year!9:00-3:00 Wake County Child ID Kits Protecting God’s precious gift 9:00-3:00 Wake County K-9 Unit Loads of K-9 fun for the little ones!

Saturday, April 18, 20099:00 am - 3:00 pm

Super Saturday

Giant InflatablesHay Ride

Moon BouncePedal Carts Cake Walk

Cotton CandyCarnival Game Booths

Hillbilly GolfFootball TossFace Painting

Food Court in AuditoriumUnicycle Clown

Chick-fil-A Breakfast 7:00amCoffee & Beverage Bar

WCA Fine Arts Stage PerformancesFine Arts Photo Booth

. . . family fun at its best!

Super Saturday provides a time of fellowship for our school family, and outreach opportunities within the community, and allows school classes and groups to raise money for special wishes.

Vendors interested in showcasing products or services should contact

Lesa Howard at [email protected] before the registration deadline

on February 5, 2009.

Thurs., Fri.January 29th-30th

7:00 PMTickets - $8.00 each

Dinner TheatreSat., January 31st

6:00PMTickets - $25.00 each

PeaThe Princess

Presented by the class of 2009Wake Christian Academy5500 Wake Academy DriveRaleigh, NC 27603919-772-6264

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To purchase tickets, call Barbara Williams,senior class chairman at 919-772-6264, ext.355

2008 WCA Publications

Book by Michele L. Vaccca(based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story)Music by Mary RodgersLyrics by Marshall Barer

The “Princess and the Pea” will be directed by Mr. M

elvin Duckenfield

7:00 am Multi-Family Yard Sale Sponsored by the Junior Class Furniture, Electronics, Sports Equipment, Kitchen Items, and more! (New location on campus this year!)9:00-3:00 SILENT AUCTION MS/HS Building9:00-3:00 CARNIVAL GAMES & FOOD WCA Campus9:00-3:00 Vendor Fair Shop til you drop! 10:00-2:00 American Red Cross Blood Mobile The gift that can save a life... We exceeded our goal again this year!9:00-3:00 Wake County Child ID Kits Protecting God’s precious gift 9:00-3:00 Wake County K-9 Unit Loads of K-9 fun for the little ones!

Emphasizing the preeminence of Christ in Life and Learning Col 1:18

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