CHCA Annual Report 2017-2018 by Debbie Shear

2017-2018

2017-2018 Annual Report A Message from the Board of Trustees Treasurer

The Year in Review: 2017 - 2018 Financial Reports

A Message from the Board of Trustees President

A Message from the Board of Trustees Development Chair

#WhatIf Challenge

Soaring Eagle Circle of Giving

Donor Lists

Getting to Know the Clary Family

Gifts in Honor Of

Gifts in Memory Of

Remembering Loved Ones

Q&A with the Meyer Family

Meet the Bearden Family

Light the Way Capital Campaign Progress Report

A Special Journey Finding My Way Along the Camino

Unleashing a lifelong passion to learn, lead and serve

Promise Statement Centered in the shared love of Christ, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy is the college-preparatory, preschool through grade 12 independent school that inspires and challenges students to discover, hone, and steward their one-of-a-kind gifts as they come to know themselves as distinct and unconditionally loved creations of God. CHCA’s vibrant, multi-denominational family of learners creates a sheltering—but not sheltered— environment where, supporting each other and guided by expert Christian teachers, students wrestle with increasingly complex, timeless, essential questions in order to strengthen their minds and their faith. Beginning with the end in mind, CHCA graduates young adults fully prepared to succeed in college and beyond; to engage effectively and lovingly with different cultures, viewpoints, and ideas; and to achieve significant impact and influence with discerning wisdom, courageous curiosity, and resilient Christian faith— where others pull back, they lean into life.

2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

A Message from the Board of Trustees Treasurer

Beshear Family (L to R): Ben’97, Lindsey, Logan ‘29, Campbell (PK4)

On behalf of the Board of Trustees Finance Committee, I am pleased to report that once again our independent auditor, BKD, LLP, has issued a “clean” opinion regarding Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s (CHCA’s) financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. In this Annual Report on philanthropy, you will find the consolidated financial statements as well as graphic representation of revenues and expenses, which illustrate the financial health of CHCA. The Board of Trustees strives, in its deliberations and actions, to support the mission, values, and traditions of CHCA, and to foster healthy long-term growth and strategic development of our programs. Our vision for the future is focused on consistently enhancing the quality of our instruction, student/faculty engagement in an everchanging world, and building a strong thriving community. Your contributions allow us to realize these ongoing imperatives, and helps us maintain our financial strength in support of our vision. As we work to support and fund initiatives for learning, faculty support, facilities, financial aid, academic enrichment, arts, athletics, and environmental programs, we are deeply grateful to you for your trust, your gifts, and your time. Moving forward with our eye on the future of CHCA, we assure you that the Board of Trustees remains focused on maintaining the highest level of education and student engagement in an academically excellent, Christ-centered institution. We ask for your continued prayers over our school community. As always, we welcome your feedback. Blessings, Ben Beshear ‘97 Treasurer, Board of Trustees

The Year in Review:

2017 - 2018 Financial Report A Look at Our Revenues and Expenses

2017/2018 2016/2017 Actual Actual

Revenues Tuition & Fees

$20,884,911

$20,569,760

Contributions

$698,604 $755,375

State Funds

$1,487,729

$1,508,162

Investment / Other Income

$78,080

$66,473

Reserves

$337,227 $107,132

Total Revenues

$23,486,551 $23,006,902

Expenses Payroll and Benefits

$14,562,299

$14,529,204

Financial Aid

$2,739,408

$2,535,507

Operating Expenses

$6,664,438

$6,236,942

Reserves

$0 $0

Total Expenses $23,966,145 $23,301,653

Net Income

-$479,594 -$294,751

These numbers exclude certain areas that are contained in the audited financial statement, such as: capital gifts, endowment gifts, and depreciation.

A Look at Our Revenues

Tuition & Fees 89%

A Look at Our Expenses

Payroll and Benefits 61% Financial Aid 11%

Contributions 3% Investment/ Other Income 1%

State Funds 6%

Reserves 1%

Operating Expenses 28%

Balance Sheet 2018 vs. 2017 Assets

Cash and Investments Deferred Tuition Receivables Property and Equipment Other Assets Total Assets

A Look at Our Assets

2018 2017 $50,741,652 $54,536,472 $5,114,205 $5,096,923 $2,938,264 $4,649,832 $40,038,909 $38,862,647 $82,310 $0

Cash and Investments Deferred Tuition Receivables/ Other Assets Property and Equipment

$50,741,652 $5,114,205 $3,020,574 $40,038,909

Total Assets

$98,915,340

$98,915,340 $103,145,874 41% Property & Equipment

Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities Accrued Expenses $1,944,642 $2,273,073

Deferred Tuition Interest Rate Swap Long Term Debt

$5,114,205 $0 $10,909,488

Total Liabilities

$5,096,923 $39,633 $13,403,238

$17,968,335 $20,812,867

Net Assets

$80,947,005 $82,333,007

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

$98,915,340

3% Receivables/ Other Assets

51% Cash & Investments

5% Deferred Tuition

$103,145,874

Cash & Investments Capital Reserve $242,380 Schott International Fund $282,310 Bessie Steel (Armleder) $381,735

CHCA Debt Balance Principal Balance In 2016/2017 CHCA converted the Bonds to traditional financing. 5 Year term. Renegotiate for another 5 years in 2020/2021. These numbers do not include $6.5 million Construction Loan. 5 Year Payback with payments starting in 2017/2018.

Cash Restricted $384,979 Farmer Armleder Fund $543,378 Light The Way $979,731

$12,000,000

Lindner Armleder Fund $1,859,209 Teacher Incentive Endowment $2,325,748 Cash Equivalents $3,130,107

$10,000,000 $8,000,000

NC Enhancement - Affordability $3,136,466 Pooled Endowments Tuition Reduction $3,230,862

$6,000,000 $4,000,000

NC Enhancement - Building $3,458,780

$2,000,000

Armleder Scholarship Funds $30,785,967

2017

2018

2019

2020

Total Cash and Investments

$50,741,652 5

2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Message from the Board of Trustees President You may have noticed that CHCA’s recent marketing messaging centers around the idea that students can “Find their Place and Pursue their Gifts”, that students have opportunities to “Choose More” at CHCA, and that they have the opportunity to “Be More”. Over the course of our family’s time here at CHCA, it has been both exciting and rewarding to see that play out for our daughters and their peers.

Van Jura Family (L to R): Abby ‘22, Jodi, Brian, Anna ‘18

From its very beginning, the mission of CHCA has been ambitious and inspiring. The school’s vision statement declares: Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy will unleash each student’s God-given gifts through Christ-centered academic excellence. We are devoted to developing the whole person, and instilling a lifelong passion for learning, leading, and serving. What sets CHCA apart from other institutions is that along with this vision is a culture that not only inspires each student to discover, develop, and unleash their God-given talents – but also comes alongside each other, cheering each other on in community and in support. CHCA is a manifestation of Romans 12:5 which states, “so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” It is an ongoing imperative of the Board that each student, family, and faculty and staff member at CHCA feels that they have a place and they belong. We’ve seen this manifest in such moments as the faculty and staff retreat that was held this past summer, students serving together through intersession, homeroom parents bringing families together, a new family ambassador program kicking off, and the list goes on. And none of this is possible without the support of the community operating as one body. The 2017-2018 Annual Report on CHCA’s philanthropy seeks to recognize the generosity of those who have dedicated their time, energy, and resources to help realize the school’s vision and mission. We, the Board of Trustees, know that nothing CHCA does would be possible without the ongoing generous spirit of our CHCA community – families, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, and friends – those who give generously to our school through the Eagle Annual Fund, capital giving, time, and other initiatives. This show of support lends the Board great momentum as we continuously honor the school’s past, and move forward into the next phase in the life of CHCA – one that has CHCA students, faculty, staff, and parents engaging more intellectually, spiritually, and relationally than ever before. Partnering closely with the school administration, the Board of Trustees focuses its efforts on the school’s long-term vision and financial viability and stability. We see excellence and ongoing potential in our curriculum, our facilities, and in our structure – all signs that bode well for the health of the school. Together with the historical perspective of our trustees and the variety of expertise and experience on our Board, we provide a solid foundation upon which to build an exciting future. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I again wish to simply say, “thank you”. It is your support for our mission, your heart for God’s plans at CHCA, and your commitment to our students that makes all of this possible. For this we are truly blessed and grateful. Sincerely, Brian Van Jura President, Board of Trustees

Current Board of Trustees CHCA’s Board of Trustees is comprised of a minimum of 12 members affirmed for a three-year term by the Association. Board members whose first terms expire may be reaffirmed by the Board for a second three-year term. For more information, visit www.chca-oh.org/about/trustee

2017-2018 Members (pictured above)

Back Row L to R: Kevin Hansell, Jason McSwain, Jon Adams ‘95, Jon Snyder ‘98 Middle Row L to R: Randy Brunk (Head of School), Ben Beshear ’97 (Treasurer), Andy Espenshade (Past President), Wendy Mitchell, Brian Van Jura (President), Scott Phillips (Vice-President), Kirk Kirkland Seated L to R: Jennifer Eng, Angela Sweeney, Amy Connor (Secretary), Jill Blaxton

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A Message from the Board of Trustees Development Chair Hansell Family (L to R): Christy, Ella ‘24, Matthew ‘22, Kevin

Providing an environment of intellect and faith, curiosity and innovation, service and success supporting the growth of the Kingdom is the hope for every day in this community. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy provides so much to so many. We surveyed our community and learned that CHCA is not just a school or a place to work but it is MORE. It is Light, Community, a Foundation, Blessing, and the list goes on. Here is what was shared, and some highlights of the impact to CHCA.

All of this is only possible because of incredible dedication and generosity! During this year, 2375 charitable gifts were made for total charitable dollars of $2,700,000 blessing 34 areas in our school. Of this total, $500,000 was raised for the Annual Fund which fuels our mission of fully equipping students to make a difference for Christ in this world. Every gift enhances the breadth, depth, and scope of the CHCA educational learning experience and each student’s individual academic journey. We are most grateful for the way this community makes sacrifices to help develop the intellect and faithfulness of every student. Please enjoy the details of this annual report representing all facets of generosity shared with our school and join us in a prayer of gratitude for this mission and all who make it possible. Thank you for being a part of this generous community! Sincerely, Kevin Hansell Development Chair, Board of Trustees 8

Celebration 2018

Celebration 2018 “Lights, Camera, Auction” dinner and auction was a night of FUNdraising for 400 guests and volunteers at the Savannah Center on February 10, 2018. The evening included 650 silent auction packages featuring something for everyone’s budget and desire. The “Craft Beer Raffle” and “Wine Wall” were a huge success, selling out quickly. Comedian Kenn Kington was the MC and the Live auction included two puppies that melted the hearts of many and went home with two very happy families. Through the generosity of sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees, together we raised $180,000 to support CHCA. In addition to the gala, Celebration sponsors the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance and the Ladies’ “Peek a Boutique” Christmas Shopping Night. We strive to provide opportunities for fellowship while raising funds to support CHCA.

Platinum $10,000

Johnson Investment Counsel Phillips Edison & Company

Gold $7500

Yelton Fine Jewelers

Silver $5000

Fifth Third Bank Planet Fitness Silver Spring House

Bronze Level-$3000

McSwain Carpets & Floors TDG Facilities

Program Sponsors

Alpha & Omega Building Services BKD, LLP Folchi’s Tuxedos & Menswear Dr. Eric Hickman DDS Kids First Sports Center The Kroger Company MIS Solutions UNO / Taco Bell

Walk of Fame Sponsor First Star Logistics

Gala Draw Sponsor Key Bank

Bar Sponsors

Pervis Bearden and Ben Beshear

Golden Apple Sponsor

Jake Sweeney Automotive

Wine Wall Sponsor

Comey & Shepherd Realtors - The Dardzinski Team, Jennifer & Peter

Craft Beer Sponsor

Frost BrownTodd, LLC

Red Carpet Sponsors

Alpha & Omega Building Services Shiver Security Systems, Inc. Walker Homes

Celebration Cash Donors

Dr. Norberto Andaluz and Mrs. Veronica Tsioulis-Andaluz Mr. and Mrs. Evan Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clippard, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall Dr. Richard Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Craig Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Brad Osborne Mr. and Mrs. Andy Reagan Ms. Lynne Scott Mr. Jay Slouffman and Mrs. Ashley Walkup Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Summers Mr. Dan and Dr. Paula Thatcher

Corporate Table Sponsors BKD, LLP Frost Brown Todd LLC Megen Construction/ Elevar Design Group

Corporate Sponsors

Dr. Peter Cha, Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Keating Meuthing Klekamp PLL

Section Sponsors

The Club at Harper’s Point Folchi’s Tuxedo and Menswear Kids First Sports Center MidMark Pete Delois’ Recreations Outlet Salix

The Class of 2018

earned more than

$11 MILLION

in collegiate merit scholarships

graduates earn 81% ofMerit Scholarships

11%

National Merit recognition

Academics

[

84% take A.P. COURSES Theological Integration across ALL subjects

Foreign Language

instruction begins at age

83%

12:1 STUDENT FACULTY RATIO

CHOOSE MORE

Scholarships

]

Business Entrepreneurship & Student-run

100%

ENTERPRISES

of students see the world through Intersession

of students grades 5-8 qualify for Northwestern Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Midwest Academic Talent Search

STEAM Offerings

GLOBALLY RANKED ROBOTICS PROGRAM introduced in Lower School

Coding and Web

Design courses

LEARNING GARDENS

Only School State-of-the-Art

SPACE

Lego Robotics

Greenhouse, Science Labs & Innovation Spaces Nationally recognized

3D Virtual Learning Platform

AQUAPONICS PROGRAM

CHCA’s 24-Hour #WhatIf Donor Challenge: Larger Goals Achieved! Our school operates with a model that relies on charitable investments. Essentially, student tuition covers all school finances through 04/24. From 04/25 through the end of the school year, the school is funded through charitable investments to CHCA’s Eagle Annual Fund. In other words, 04/24 is the last day that tuition pays the bills. And when tuition runs out, who steps in? Generous donors who support the Eagle Annual Fund! This charitable giving gets us to the finish line each school year, supporting programming, teachers, tuition assistance, athletics, fine arts and more.

What’s the #WhatIfCHCA Challenge?

A time to rally as many donors as possible to make a gift to the Eagle Annual Fund to help finish the year strong and meet the match of a $50,000 Challenge gift.

Special Thanks to the Challengers

Former Trustees, Parents and Alumni Parents together funded the challenge goal of $50,000.

The Results

370 people gave exceeding the participation goal set at 300 people $103,000 raised with match included!

24-Hour Challengers

Mrs. Lisa Allgood, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beshear, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Dave Browne, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Mike Clabaugh, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Collado, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cool, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Doan, II Dr. and Mrs. Jim Fennell, Former Board Mrs. Kay French Dr. Rita Girard, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Horvath, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Judd Klusmeyer, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Dan Meador, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mitchell, II, Current Board Mr. and Mrs. Dan Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Dave Neyer, Former Board Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Romanello Mr. Clark Sarver, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Jude Schramm Mr. Gregg Schuler Mrs. Angela Stutz, Former Board Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walden Mr. and Mrs. Claude Warren, Former Board

#WhatIfChallenge Donor Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Achterberg Mr. and Mrs. Jon Adams ‘95 Mr. Victor Aguilar and Mrs. Gabriela Paredes Mr. and Mrs. Steve Andry Mr. and Mrs. Randy Arnold, Jr. Mrs. Cathy Aschenbener Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ashman Mr. and Mrs. Adam Atallah ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bach Mr. and Mrs. Drew Baker Mr. and Mrs. Eric Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ballish Mr. Greg Barkimer and Mrs. Kristen Stutz Barkimer ‘99 Dr. Guy Whembolua and Mrs. Mianda Bashala Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bass Mr. and Mrs. John Baumann Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baxter Mr. and Mrs. Pervis Bearden, Sr. Ms. Laura Bechtel ‘01 Mr. Jon Beck ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bednar Mr. and Mrs. Dave Behrman Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bell, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bellamy Mr. Nate Bellamy ‘20 Mrs. and Mr. Justin Berry Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bertrams Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Beuerlein Mr. and Mrs. Steve Beverly Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bishop Mr. Kevin Bishop and Mrs. Genny Schuler Bishop ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blaxton Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bollman Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bopp Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bopp Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bostater Mrs. Veronica Bowden Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bowman Dr. Wesley and Dr. Jana Braden Mrs. Sandy Breitholle Mr. and Mrs. Chris Briggs Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Bob Broun Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brumbaugh Dr. and Mrs. Gregg Bruns Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Carnes Mr. and Mrs. Chaz Carney, III

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Carter Ms. Kim Cassity Mr. Matt Chacksfield ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Rod Chamblin Mr. David Chung and Mrs. Sung Min Lee Mr. Sal Churi ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Bryn Clark ‘07 Mr. Christopher Rankin and Ms. Courtney Clark-Rankin ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Clayton Mr. Thomas Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Larry Collins Miss Lenora Combs Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Comstock Mr. Jeremy Conn ‘95 and Mrs. Erin Metzger Conn ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Connor Mrs. Lyn Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Adam Cool ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cox Mr. and Mrs. Pete Dardzinski Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and Mrs. Lucy Davila Ms. Judi Davis Mr. and Mrs. Rand Day, III Mr. Luis de la Rosa and Mrs. Gladys Garzon Mr. and Mrs. Scott DeGroft Mr. and Mrs. Gary Delanoy Mr. and Mrs. Adam Deller Mr. and Mrs. Dean Devin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tor Dietrichs Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dinkelacker Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dobyns Mr. and Mrs. Bill Downey Ms. Alyssa Downs Mr. and Mrs. Alan Droege Rev. and Mrs. Tom Duke Mr. and Mrs. Dave Eberhardt Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ehlen Mr. Greg Panos and Ms. Janine Eldredge-Panos Mr. and Mrs. Scott Enns Mr. and Mrs. Todd Eppert Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fancett Mr. and Mrs. Rick Farina, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Feldman Ms. Sarah Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Figgs Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fite Mr. and Mrs. Kedrick Fitzgerald Dr. and Mrs. Rod Flynn, M.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Casey Foreman Mr. and Mrs. Daanan Foster Mr. and Mrs. Mike Frank Mr. and Mrs. Tim Frazer Mr. Eric Frey and Mrs. Elizabeth Amend Frey ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fuller Mr. Ben Gann ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Garifalos Mr. and Mrs. Marty Geiger Mr. and Mrs. John Georgeton Ms. Ashley Gerver Mrs. Holly Getter Dr. and Mrs. Nabil Ghabrial Mr. and Mrs. Jason Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gillis Mr. Scott Glenn and Dr. Michelle Walker-Glenn Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Goebel Mr. and Mrs. Mike Goettsch Mr. and Mrs. David Goodwin, Jr. Ms. Vickie Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Chris Griffin Ms. Lisa Grubb Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gruber Dr. and Mrs. Julian Guitron Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gullett Ms. Vicky Guo Mr. Shinji Hagiwara and Ms. Yuki Ono Mr. and Mrs. Ford Halter Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hamilton Mr. Brad Hargis and Mrs. Kara Ussery Mr. Andrew Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hartoin Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haslem Mr. Jason and Dr. Becky Hayden Mr. and Mrs. Jon Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Judah Herman Mr. and Ms. Brian Herriott Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hesketh Dr. Dan and Dr. Melissa Hillis Mr. Ben Himes and Mrs. Alison Shiver-Himes Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hockenbery Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hodges Ms. Judith Hominy Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Ric Hordinski Dr. Kevin Prezgay and Dr. Barbara Houde Mr. Lee Pan and Mrs. Vivian Huang Mr. Tony Iskandar Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Ron Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jung Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kadnar, C.P.A. Mr. Ben Stover and Ms. Kristy Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kennamer Mr. and Mrs. Brent Kindle Mr. and Mrs. Brad Kinstler Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kirbabas Mrs. Phyllis Kirbabas Mr. Trevor Kirbabas ‘14 Mr. Tyler Kirbabas ‘12 Mr. and Mrs. John Kloster Ms. Toni Kraft Mrs. Tiffany Kreul

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuremsky Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kushon Ms. Gretchen Landrum Mr. and Mrs. Brad Lang Mr. Curtis Smith and Mrs. Sandra Langford-Smith Mr. and Mrs. Devon Lehman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lessek Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindner Mr. and Mrs. David Linich Dr. and Mrs. Jim Lipovsky, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Littlejohn Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Long Mr. and Ms. Nick Lorenz Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lott Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lum Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lupia Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lutts Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lyle Mr. and Mrs. Todd MacFarland Mr. and Mrs. John Macy Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Maddux Mr. and Mrs. Edward Malone Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Marmer Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCarthy Mr. Shawn McCoy and Mrs. Saundra Richey Mr. and Mrs. Greg McDaniel Mr. Corey McGee and Mrs. Allison Van Sickle McGee ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Jim McGrath Ms. Anna McKain Mr. and Mrs. Scott McKenzie Dr. and Mrs. Steve Medlin Mr. and Mrs. Nick Menedis Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Merten Mr. and Mrs. Mark Metzger Mr. and Mrs. Brad Meyer Mr. Stephen and Dr. Krista Migliore Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mullert Mr. and Mrs. Matt Murphy Dr. and Mrs. Henry Nasrallah Dr. and Mrs. Dean Nicholas Mr. Wen Niu and Ms. Ye Yang Dr. and Mrs. Scott Nix, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Northup Mr. and Mrs. John Noyen Mr. and Mrs. Evans Nwankwo Mr. Henry Oberson and Ms. Rita Vig Dr. Wole and Dr. Tolu Onadeko Mr. and Mrs. Jay Oney, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ooten, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Oplinger Dr. and Mrs. Brad Osborne Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ottenjohn Mr. and Mrs. Randy Pairan Mr. and Mrs. Jon Paris Mr. and Mrs. Doug Parsley Mr. and Mrs. John Pearson Mr. Shawn Peck Dr. and Mrs. Mike Pedoto Mr. and Mrs. Todd Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Scott Phillips Mrs. Cindy Pichichero Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pohl Mr. and Ms. Sergey Popov Mr. and Mrs. Quint Powell Mr. and Mrs. Darius Powell Mr. and Mrs. Byron Pritchard Mr. Dick Putt, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pyle Mr. and Mrs. Chris Randle Mrs. Tammy Rellar Mr. and Mrs. Keith Renneker Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rice Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ridner Miss Darla Ridner Miss Jaime Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Tim Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ross Dr. and Mrs. Rocco Rotello Ms. Jamie Rueger Mr. Kevin and Dr. Rima Rusnak Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Rutherford Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salisbury Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sauve Mr. and Mrs. Dan Saxby Mr. and Mrs. Neil Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Nick Schulte, C.P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Scott Ms. Lynne Scott Mr. and Mrs. Tom Scovanner Mr. and Mrs. Caetano Sequeira Mr. and Mrs. Chip Shiver Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sideris Mr. and Mrs. Mike Siman Ms. Susan Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sivak Mr. and Mrs. Todd Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. Alan Smith Mr. and Mrs. Phil Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ron Snell Dr. and Mrs. Mark Snyder Dr. Jonathan Snyder, M.D. ‘98 and Mrs. Jessica Martin Snyder ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Spitzmiller Hon. and Mrs. Ron Spon Mr. and Mrs. Charles St John Mr. and Mrs. Tim Steckel Mr. Jay Steidle Mr. and Mrs. David Stiles Mr. Jim Stoll and Mrs. Meta Stoll Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sturm Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Summers Mr. and Mrs. Carey Tapp Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor, Sr. Ms. Devin Taylor ‘17 Ms. Drew Taylor ‘15 Mr. Marc Terhar and Mrs. Jen Flint Terhar ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thacker, II Mr. Dan and Dr. Paula Thatcher Mr. and Mrs. Jason Throndsen Mr. Brian and Dr. Jodi Van Jura Mr. and Mrs. Tom Van Kuren Mr. and Mrs. Jim Vanatsky Mr. and Mrs. Eric Venters Ms. Kaity Venters ‘13 Dr. Kathleen Verderber Mr. and Mrs. Dave Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Barry Visconte Mr. and Mrs. Mike Vollette Mr. and Mrs. Dave Walker Mr. Andrew Wallace ‘10 Rev. and Mrs. David Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Andy Warncke Mr. and Mrs. Bill Watson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Waugh

Mr. David and Dr. Karen Weber Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wesson Dr. and Mrs. Jim Whiteside, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wichmann Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wilkowski, Esq. Mr. Jerry Wilkowski Mr. and Mrs. Joel Williams Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Wilson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Winkels Dr. and Mrs. Paul Wojciechowski Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wojciechowski Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Sean Woock Mr. Mike and Dr. Lydia Woodin Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wright Mr. and Mrs. Mark Yelton

2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Soaring Eagle Event 2018

It was a warm celebration of community, as we recently gathered for the 7th Annual Soaring Eagle Circle of Giving. Many thanks to Jason and Natalie McSwain, who hosted this appreciation reception at their home in Glendale, OH. For those of you who were unable to join us, we missed you and hope you enjoy these highlights from the evening. Board President Andy Espenshade opened the evening with a prayer of gratitude. He expressed thankfulness for the generosity of the families represented, as well as for those of you who could not be there. He acknowledged that without generous hearts such as yours, from the early first families of the school to today’s families, CHCA would not continue to thrive as a school of excellence. Featured first was an emotional presentation of an award: The Northwestern Mutual Foundation Exceptional Volunteer Grant. This $25,000 grant was given to CHCA Alumni Parent and founder, Ron Beshear, honoring his philanthropic leadership for over 30 years. Northwestern honored Ron with the ability to award this grant to CHCA. Ron has been involved at CHCA from the earliest meetings and served as a CHCA board member for two terms. In addition to being an alumni parent, he is a proud current CHCA grandparent. Ron shared that when he found out he was selected, tears of joy overwhelmed him. That evening as Ron was honored, he had to stop for a moment while he composed himself, and then continued, “For my 50 years in the business, this is a real high as it was culmination of those things I most love – Jesus, Mary, CHCA, and Northwestern. The fact that [Northwestern] could give to a Christian school and not discriminate was simply remarkable! So Randy, on behalf of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, we just want to say Hallelujah and Praise God!” CHCA Head of School Randy Brunk graciously accepted the grant and shared a bit about Ron and his family, “Our new home for prospec14

tive families is called the Beshear Family Welcome Center. This family represents exactly what CHCA is all about, and should be, well into the future. It gives me great hope every day when new families enter and ask about the Beshear family portrait. The Admissions team has the opportunity to share the story that this is what we value and what we honor. You are successful professionally, you poured your life into that, and at the same time, you poured into your family. The family portrait in the lobby is of three generations together, all serving with love of the Lord. I believe at the very core of this story is the future of America; it is in homes where people care deeply about their kids, staying involved in their communities, and building that into their kids. Let’s keep building this generation. You cannot lose this when it is a part of the heart and soul. Like you, Ron, getting emotional at the reality of it was not just a reward of $25,000, but it was about the realization that the company that you poured your life into valued enough what you do to award this to a Christian school, which is not very popular these days.” Ron’s wife Mary shared, “We are better people because of CHCA and the amazing impact it had on our kids. When our kids were memorizing their Bible verses, we were memorizing them too. We tried to stay a step ahead to answer their questions about the Bible. It is all because of what the Lord has done here. We just got to be the servants, but the Lord has done the amazing things. Thank you Randy for your leadership and thank you to all the staff as you really bless us.” The evening continued with a special panel of faculty members sharing their passion in their work. Randy introduced each speaker and invited them to speak about their programs and the impact they have had on their students. Each of these programs has become a CHCA distinctive that sets us apart from other schools in the area. Kevin Savage spoke about the Aquaponics program. Kevin shared, “It is inspiring for me to witness where we began, with some seeds and

empty two-liter bottles hanging upside down in a carpeted lab, to where we are now with a 4,000 gallon system in an actual greenhouse! We have grown in recognition as students’ research has been published and presented nationally and internationally. And this year, we will have four students involved with a research program in conjunction with NASA as a part of their Manned Mission to Mars program.” Karen Hordinski shared her passion for Student Organized Service. At CHCA, service is a way of life. It isn’t just something you do to meet hours; it makes you into someone who sees serving other people wherever you go. Karen shared, “I realized my passion is kids—and really believing in them, helping them find their gifts, their talents, their passions, and using those in the kingdom as they discover who God has made them to be.” CHCA’s SOS program has come to be recognized nationally for its smart design in service leadership success. Stephen Carter talked about the Coffee & Smoothie Bars & Student Entrepreneurial Enterprises. Stephen shared, “With the interest in the coffee bar growing, students have also discovered their passion about sustainability. I have had multiple students ask, ‘Can we look into cups we can compost?’, ‘Can we look into composting our coffee grounds?’, and ‘Can we look at creating a zero carbon footprint?’ This is amazing! It is really exciting to see the students take ownership, run these businesses on campus, and develop an array of lifetime skills that will lead them to success!” Andy Ciarniello, Robotics Program Coordinator, spoke about the Robotics Program. Robotics is all about working together – cooperation – to meet the proposed challenge. In the first season, we made it to the

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Worlds Competition and several years later, we are ranked in the top 100 teams in the world. Andy shared, “The kids take ownership and that is why I love it to watch them own their competition and the robot. We now have teams in Grades 4-6 competing with Lego robotics, a team in Grades 7-8 competing in the First Tech Challenge, and the High School team competing as one of the only FRC teams in the region. Ultimately, we hope to have a place where we can all be together with older students mentoring the younger students, as they strive to learn from one another, overcome failures, and celebrate accomplishments.” Through all of the stories shared – some very funny, others very touching – one thing shone through. There is a passion these teachers have for what they are doing and for the students at CHCA. Kevin summed it up by sharing, “The most amazing thing for me is we are just a small representation of the passion that ALL of the teachers have here.” Randy tied the evening together before his closing prayer, “No one will want to go to school unless they get to actually have some responsibility, be engaged, own it, correct it, move it, and shape it. That’s the future of education. And I feel like a kid in a candy store being surrounded by people like this. Through these few examples, I hope you see what you are investing in, as you are part of making it all possible. There are amazing kids coming out of this school doing amazing things. Thanks for investing in the lives of our kids.”

(recognizing gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018)

Before Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy could be the school it is today, several families had to take a leap of faith. They faithfully funded a dream and a vision of what would come to be known as Cincinnati’s Christ-centered, academically rigorous learning community. The blessing of their gift is evident as we celebrate nearly 30 years of excellence in our mission, lived out each day through the shared love of Christ, the high caliber of our faculty, the generous community, and the beauty of our facilities here at CHCA. The Soaring Eagle Circle of Giving celebrates individuals and families who carry on the legacy our founders started by faithfully investing in CHCA (whether through a gift of $2,500 or more to the Eagle Annual Fund, a record of giving any amount to the Eagle Annual Fund for at least 15 years, or a lifetime record of giving $100,000 or more to CHCA).

$100,00+ lifetime Donors

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Adams Mr. and Mrs. Greg Amend Mr. and Mrs. Evan Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bell Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beshear Mr. Bill Blessing Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brunk Mrs. Mary Chappelle Mr. Mike Chappelle Ms. Cindy Coggins Mr. and Mrs. Ray Conn Mr. and Mrs. Perry Drosos Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ellison Mr. and Mrs. Dick Farmer Mrs. Kay French Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Jack Geiger Ms. Vickie Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Randy Gunlock Mr. and Mrs. Brendon Hansford Mr. and Mrs. Rober Heimann Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hiltz Mr. and Mrs. Hue Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Tim Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kellam Mr. and Mrs. Chris Koob Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuremsky Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindner, III Ms. Carol Lindner Ms. Char Lindner Mr. and Mrs. Craig Lindner, Sr. Mrs. Edyth Lindner Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lindner Mr. Robert Lindner, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Marcian

Mr. and Mrs. Jason McSwain Mr. and Mrs. Ron McSwain Mr. and Mrs. Phil Ochs, IV Dr. Abe and Dr. Joyce Philip Mr. and Mrs. Burr Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roy Mr. Bill Schott Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schottenstein Mr. Gregg Schuler Louise Taft Semple Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Greg Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sloneker, III Dr. and Mrs. Mark Snyder Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Topits Mr. and Mrs. Paul Trenz Mr. and Mrs. Brad Trucksis Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wainscott Mrs. Brenda Walker

25 Years+ Annual Fund Donors

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Beadle Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bedinghaus Mr. and Mrs. Rick Dostal, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dowd Mr. Tom Fey Mr. and Mrs. John Kloster Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Burr Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Roy Mr. and Mrs. Bill Watson

20 Years+ Annual Fund Donors Mrs. Lisa Allgood Mr. and Mrs. Evan Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bailey Mr. Bill Bauman Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bellan

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beshear Mr. Bill Blessing Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bodley Mrs. Sandy Breitholle Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown Mr. and Mrs. Jim Buckman Mr. and Mrs. Rick Canavan Ms. Cindy Coggins Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Collado Mr. and Mrs. Dave Collins Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cooper Dr. and Mrs. Bob Cucinotta Mr. and Mrs. Scott DeGroft Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dinkelacker Mr. and Mrs. Ken Durham Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Edmonson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flint Mrs. Holly Getter Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Goebel Ms. Vickie Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Cart Hall, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ric Hordinski Dr. and Mrs. Tim Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Keating Mr. and Mrs. Craig Kolb Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lippert Ms. Elaine Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Mark Metzger Mr. and Mrs. Evans Nwankwo Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Packer Mr. and Mrs. Ted Phelps, Jr. Dr. Abe and Dr. Joyce Philip Mr. and Mrs. Phil Reifenberg Mr. and Mrs. Dan Riewald Mr. Gregg Schuler Ms. Susan Simmons

Mr. Greg and Dr. Cynthia Sizemore Dr. Tim and Dr. Michelle Staarmann Mrs. Angela Stutz Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Summers Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Swallen Mr. and Mrs. Brad Trucksis Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanderkolk Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wallace Dr. and Mrs. Eric Wittkugel

15 Years+ Annual Fund Donors Mrs. Nancy Anderson Mr. Todd and Rev. Michelle Bacon Mr. and Mrs. Drew Baker Mr. Greg Barkimer and Mrs. Kristen Stutz Barkimer ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bechtold Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beck Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bremer Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bronson Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brunk Mr. and Mrs. Duane Burris Mr. and Mrs. Don Cacchiotti Mr. and Mrs. Joel Campbell, III Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carpenter Mr. Charlie Carraher Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cesler Dr. and Mrs. Bob Chait, M.D. Mrs. Mary Chappelle Mr. and Mrs. Scott Collins Dr. and Mrs. Tim Conley Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cool Dr. and Mrs. Dale Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Joe Del Greco Dr. and Mrs. Pete Dongell Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Drees

SOARING EAGLE CIRCLE OF GIVING Rev. and Mrs. Tom Duke Mr. and Mrs. Jim Durham Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ellison Mrs. Robin Everhart Mr. and Mrs. David Falk Dr. and Mrs. Doug Feeney Ms. Sarah Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Garth Finch Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fite Mr. and Mrs. Casey Foreman Dr. Michel Ghastine and Dr. Ghada Khalife Dr. Rita Girard, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. John Green Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haslem Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hughes, C.P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Isenberg Ms. Pat Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Ron Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kadnar, C.P.A. Ms. Sandy Kays Mr. Ken Kreider Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kirbabas Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuremsky Dr. and Mrs. Rob Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lapps Ms. Carol Lindner Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindner Mrs. Martha Lindner Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marosi Mr. Steve McCollum Mrs. Tess McCollum Mr. and Mrs. Jack McFarland Ms. Susan Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Dan Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Myers Mr. and Mrs. Dave Neyer Dr. and Mrs. Dean Nicholas Mr. and Mrs. Phil Ochs, IV Dr. and Mrs. Brad Osborne Mr. and Mrs. Rob Ottenjohn Mrs. Jenn Outzs Dr. Rob Outzs Mr. and Mrs. George Parker, Esq. Dr. Kenton Pate Dr. and Mrs. Mike Pedoto Mr. and Mrs. Gary Peters Mr. and Mrs. Joel Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Don Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Todd Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pohl Mr. and Mrs. Gary Price Ms. Leigh Prop Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rice Mr. and Mrs. Allen Riley Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rogerson Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Sanker Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sauve Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Scott Ms. Lynne Scott Mr. and Mrs. Greg Simpson Mrs. Karen Smeltzer Mr. and Mrs. Alan Smith Mr. and Mrs. Phil Smith Dr. and Mrs. Mark Snyder Mr. Jay Steidle Mr. and Mrs. Ed Steitz Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stull

Dr. Charlie and Dr. Lu Taylor Mr. Bill Taylor, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Terkosky Mrs. Renae Thiel Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vallo Mr. and Mrs. Eric Venters Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wagers Mrs. Bev Walker Mr. and Mrs. Dave Walker Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wells Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wichmann Mr. and Mrs. Tim Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Don Wolnik Mr. and Mrs. Jim Worachek Mr. and Mrs. Kent Wyant Dr. and Mrs. Zeke Zekoff Mr. and Mrs. Eric Zwarg

$2500+ AGC 2017-18

Mrs. Lisa D. Allgood Mr. and Mrs. Evan Andrews Mr. and Mrs. John Baumann Mr. and Mrs. William Blair Mr. and Mrs. Eric Boni Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brooks Ms. Robyn Brouillette Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brunk Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Bruns Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Carnes Mr. and Ms. John Carson Ms. Cindy Coggins Dr. and Mrs. Tim Conley Mr. and Mrs. Bill Downey Mr. and Mrs. Alan Droege Mr. and Mrs. Andy Espenshade Mr. and Mrs. Kedrick Fitzgerald Mrs. Kay French Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hansell Mr. and Mrs. Brendon Hansford Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hayes Ms. Julie Kellam Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kincaid Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kohlan Mrs. Darlah Koontz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuremsky Mr. and Mrs. John Landrum Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Jim McGrath Dr. and Mrs. Tom Merle Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mitchell, II Mr. and Mrs. John Mulcahy Mrs. Melinda Nutter Mr. and Mrs. Steve Otto Mr. and Mrs. Gary Price Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rempe Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roy Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Jude Schramm Mr. Jon Schuler ‘02 and Dr. Beverly Schuler Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shiver Dr. Jonathan Snyder ‘98 and Mrs. Jessica Martin Snyder ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stull Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Tim Johnson Mr. Brian and Dr. Jodi Van Jura Mr. and Mrs. Eric Venters Mr. and Mrs. Greg Woods

Eagle Annual Fund Parent Donors CHCA’s Eagle Annual Fund benefits every student, faculty, and staff member. Tuition covers 86% of the total cost to educate a student, and the Eagle Annual Fund makes up the difference. Why doesn’t tuition cover all education costs? Each year, CHCA’s Board of Trustees sets tuition at the lowest cost possible to make a CHCA an affordable option for more families. And the gap between tuition costs and the cost to educate a student is filled by tax deductible gifts to the Eagle Annual Fund and eligible government funding. So, the generosity of our community helps to close the gap on engaging curriculum, awardwinning programming, robust student activities, efficient business operations, students in need of tuition assistance, and salaries and benefits for exceptional faculty and staff. Dr. Bassam Abu-Jawdeh and Mrs. Manal El Zoghbi Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Achterberg Mr. and Mrs. Jon Adams ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Dre Adkins Mr. and Mrs. Syed Ahmed Dr. and Mrs. Yinka Aina Mr. Asefa Alaro and Mrs. Almaz Kide Mr. Fredy Yoc Perez and Mrs. Irma Ambrocio Diaz Ms. Kelley Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Andry Mr. and Mrs. Randy Arnold, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ashman Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bach Mr. and Mrs. Eric Baldwin Ms. Allison Ballard ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ballish Mr. Bob Bao and Ms. Molly Xin Ms. Dorca Bares Mr. and Mrs. Rick Barghini Ms. Kelem Barkie Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Barnes Dr. Guy Whembolua and Mrs. Mianda Bashala Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bass Dr. and Mrs. Doug Bauman Mr. and Mrs. John Baumann Mr. and Mrs. Tim Beatty Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bechtold Mr. and Mrs. Dave Behrman Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bell, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bellamy Mr. and Mrs. Justin Berry Mr. and Mrs. Ben Beshear ‘97 Ms. Empress Bess Ms. Shekinah Bess Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Binford Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blaxton Mr. and Mrs. Sean Blythe Mr. and Mrs. Eric Boni Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bopp Mr. and Mrs. David Borreson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bostater Miss Perrie Brock Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brooks Ms. Robyn Brouillette Ms. Monika Brown Dr. and Mrs. Gregg Bruns Mr. and Mrs. Michael Buesing

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Burton Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Carnes Mr. and Mrs. Chaz Carney, III Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Carter Mr. and Mrs. Andy Cebulskie Mr. David Chung and Mrs. Sung Min Lee Pastor and Mrs. Michael Clary Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cobb Ms. Kisuna Cobbs Miss Lenora Combs Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Comstock Dr. and Mrs. Tim Conley Mr. Jeremy Conn ‘95 and Mrs. Erin Metzger Conn ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Connor Mr. and Mrs. Adam Cool ‘01 Dr. Derek Cooley, M.D. and Dr. Heather Tubbs Cooley, Ph.D. Ms. Angela Cox Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cox Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cristo Mr. and Mrs. Nhel Cuasay Mr. and Mrs. Pete Dardzinski Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and Mrs. Lucy Davila Ms. Alana Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Rand Day, III Mr. Luis de la Rosa and Mrs. Gladys Garzon Mr. and Mrs. James Dempsey, III Mrs. and Mr. Tamecia Derrickson Mr. and Mrs. Tor Dietrichs Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Doan, II Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dobyns Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doepker Mr. and Mrs. Steve Donahue Mr. and Mrs. Alan Droege Mr. and Mrs. Craig Edgington Mr. Greg Panos and Ms. Janine Eldredge-Panos Ms. Brandie Ellery Mr. and Mrs. John Eng Mr. Dmitri Engjurjan and Dr. Katie Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Todd Eppert Mr. and Mrs. Andy Espenshade Mr. and Mrs. Tom Esposito Mr. and Mrs. Zach Ewen Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fancett Mr. and Mrs. Rick Farina, Jr.

(recognizing pledges and gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Figgs Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Figueroa Mr. and Mrs. Kedrick Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Todd Flagel Dr. and Mrs. Rod Flynn, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Daanan Foster Mr. and Mrs. Mike Frank Mr. and Mrs. Tim Frazer Mr. Eric Frey and Mrs. Elizabeth Amend Frey ‘98 Ms. Amanda Fulton Mr. Paul and Dr. Kris Gansle Mr. Mendaye Gebreamanuel and Mrs. Terry Kebede Mr. Sisay Kassaye and Mrs. Beletshachew Gelan Mr. Tesfaye Tohe and Mrs. Nigist Gelete Mr. and Mrs. John Georgeton Ms. Ashley Gerver Dr. and Mrs. Nabil Ghabrial Dr. Michel Ghastine and Dr. Ghada Khalife Mr. and Mrs. Jason Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gillis Dr. Rita Girard, M.D. Mr. Scott Glenn and Dr. Michelle Walker-Glenn Ms. Genia Godhigh Mr. and Mrs. Mike Goettsch Mr. and Mrs. David Goodwin, Jr. Mr. and Dr. Andy Gregory Dr. and Mrs. Julian Guitron Mr. Shinji Hagiwara and Ms. Yuki Ono Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hamilton Ms. Tiffany Hancock Mr. and Mrs. James Hansee Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hansell Mr. and Mrs. Brendon Hansford Mr. Brad Hargis and Mrs. Kara Ussery Ms. Jalisa Harris Mr. Marnell Harris Mr. Jason and Dr. Becky Hayden Mr. and Mrs. Judah Herman Mr. and Ms. Brian Herriott Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hesketh Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hill Dr. Dan and Dr. Melissa Hillis Mr. Ben Himes and Mrs. Alison Shiver-Himes Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hockenbery Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hoffman Ms. Latasha Hope Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hopkins Dr. Kevin Prezgay and Dr. Barbara Houde Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Howard, Sr. Mr. Lee Pan and Mrs. Vivian Huang Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hurry Mr. Ben and Dr. Kelly Ickes Ms. Charlena Ishmael Mr. Justin Ishmael

Mr. Tony Iskandar Ms. Kimberly Jackson-Lackey Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Jenkins, Sr. Ms. Sara Jenkins Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Johnson Ms. Jennifer Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Andrae Jones Mr. and Mrs. Marty Jones Mrs. Victoria Jones Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jung Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kaesemeyer Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kassen Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Keenan Mr. Ben Stover and Ms. Kristy Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kennamer Ms. Kate Kersey-David ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kincaid Mr. and Mrs. Brent Kindle Pastor and Mrs. Kirk Kirkland Mr. Kurt Kleymeyer and Mrs. Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer Mr. and Mrs. Judd Klusmeyer Mr. Artie Knapp and Mrs. Priya Oscar-Knapp Ms. Debbie Kossuth Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kuhlman Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kushon Ms. Gretchen Landrum Mr. and Mrs. Brad Lang Mr. Curtis Smith and Mrs. Sandra Langford-Smith Mr. Brian Lawlor Mr. and Mrs. Devon Lehman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lessek Mr. and Mrs. Wen Li Mr. and Mrs. David Linich Mr. and Mrs. Kent Littlejohn Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Long Mr. and Ms. Nick Lorenz Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lott Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lum Ms. Yvonne Lunsford Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lutts Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lyle Mr. and Mrs. Todd MacFarland Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Maddux Mr. Abe Mandollo and Ms. Dila Nukuro Mr. and Mrs. Phil Manning Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Marshall, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Matsey Miss India Maxberry Mr. and Mrs. Jon Maxey Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mays Mr. and Mrs. Chris McBride, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. DeJuan McClure Mr. Shawn McCoy and Mrs. Saundra Richey Mr. and Mrs. Greg McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Jim McGrath Mr. and Mrs. Scott McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Brian McRedmond Mr. and Mrs. Vince McWhorter Dr. and Mrs. Steve Medlin Dr. and Mrs. Tom Merle

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Merten Mr. and Mrs. Brad Meyer Mr. Stephen and Dr. Krista Migliore Ms. Meagan Miller Mr. Brodie and Dr. Regan Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mitchell, II Mr. and Mrs. Don Moon, III Ms. Krystal Muldrow Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mullert Mr. and Mrs. Erik Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Matt Murphy Dr. and Mrs. Dean Nicholas Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nischwitz Mr. Wen Niu and Ms. Ye Yang Dr. and Mrs. Scott Nix, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Noh Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Northup Mr. and Mrs. Jason Null Ms. Rachel Nunley Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Connell Mr. and Mrs. Alan Oak Mr. Henry Oberson and Ms. Rita Vig Dr. Wole and Dr. Tolu Onadeko Mr. and Mrs. Jay Oney, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ooten, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Otto Mr. and Mrs. Steve Overdeck Mr. Ben and Dr. Lori Packard Mr. and Mrs. Randy Pairan Mr. and Mrs. Justin Parcell Mr. and Mrs. Jon Paris Mr. and Mrs. George Parker, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. John Pearson Mrs. Karen Peck Mr. Shawn Peck Mr. and Mrs. Todd Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Scott Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Sandro Pineda Mrs. Shrilata Poojari and Mr. Sanjeevkumar Gupta Mr. and Ms. Sergey Popov Mr. and Mrs. Quint Powell Mr. and Mrs. Gary Price Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pyle Mr. and Mrs. Chris Randle Miss Rayjean Ranford Mrs. Tammy Rellar Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rempe Mr. and Mrs. Keith Renneker Ms. DeNiesha Richardson Miss Darla Ridner Mr. and Mrs. Jon Riley Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Romanello Dr. and Mrs. Rocco Rotello Mr. Kevin and Dr. Rima Rusnak Mr. and Mrs. Tony Russell Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Rutherford Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sanderson Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sauve Mr. and Mrs. Dan Saxby Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Neil Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Jude Schramm Mr. and Mrs. Nick Schulte, C.P.A.

Mr. Todd Uterstaedt and Dr. Teri Schutte Uterstaedt, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Shupe Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sideris Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sivak Mr. Casey Smith Pastor and Mrs. Chuck Smith, Jr. Ms. Kyla Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ron Snell Dr. Jonathan Snyder, M.D. ‘98 and Mrs. Jessica Martin Snyder ‘98 Mrs. Shannon Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Spitzmiller Mr. Jim Tippen and Mrs. Dayna Spotts Mr. Scott and Dr. Ellen Springer Mr. and Mrs. Charles St John Mr. and Mrs. Matt Stark Mr. and Mrs. Tim Steckel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stoll Dr. Jeff and Dr. Lori Stotz Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sturm Ms. Tracy Summers Mr. and Mrs. Dave Swedes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Josh Sweeney Overseer and Mrs. Ennis Tait Mr. and Mrs. Carey Tapp Mr. Carlos Taveras Santos Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor, Sr. Mr. Marc Terhar and Mrs. Jen Flint Terhar ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thacker, II Mr. Dan and Dr. Paula Thatcher Mr. and Mrs. Jason Throndsen Mr. Mitra and Dr. Meera Thunga Mr. and Mrs. Jared Treadway Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Turvey Mr. Brian and Dr. Jodi Van Jura Mr. and Mrs. Tom Van Kuren Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanderkolk Mr. and Mrs. Dave Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Barry Visconte Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Andy Warncke Mr. and Mrs. Royce Warren Mr. and Mrs. Aric Watson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Waugh Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Wetherington Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wichmann Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wilkowski, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Williams Miss Karla Williams Mr. and Mrs. Dominique Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Wilson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Paul Wojciechowski Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wolf Mr. Mike and Dr. Lydia Woodin Mr. and Mrs. Greg Woods Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wright Mr. and Mrs. Kent Wyant Mr. and Mrs. Mark Yelton Ms. Dionna Young

2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Eagle Annual Fund Faculty and Staff Donors Mrs. Christy Acheampong Mrs. Robin Albus Mrs. Nancy Anderson Mrs. Cathy Andry Mrs. Tia Arnold Mr. Adam Atallah ‘07 Mrs. Beth Bach Mrs. Pamela Bailey Mr. Drew Baker Mrs. Linda Baker Mrs. Kelley Ballish Mrs. Diane Barghini Mrs. Mianda Bashala Mrs. Kathie Baxter Mrs. Emily Beuerlein Mr. Mark Bishop Mrs. Linda Bollman Mrs. Sandy Breitholle Mrs. Elizabeth Briggs Mrs. Heather Briggs Mrs. Jane Brumbaugh Mr. Randy Brunk Mrs. LaGina Burton Mrs. Julie Carnes Mrs. Ashley Carter Mr. Stephen Carter Ms. Kim Cassity Mr. Andy Ciarniello Mrs. Tiffany Clayton Mrs. Sue Collins Mrs. Erin Metzger Conn ‘97 Mr. Jeremy Conn ‘95 Mrs. Lyn Conroy Mr. Adam Cool ‘01 Mrs. Bekah Cool Mrs. Beth Cox Mrs. Dorie Cucinotta Ms. Sheila Cunningham Mrs. Danielle D’Angora Ms. Judi Davis Mrs. Deborah DeGroft Mr. Gary Delanoy Mrs. Courtney Deller Mrs. Pam Dinkelacker Mrs. Jenny Doan Ms. Alyssa Downs Mrs. Sandy Drees Mrs. Lori Duke Mrs. Annette Eberhardt

Mrs. Mimi Ehlen Ms. Sheri Ellis Mrs. Della Enns Mrs. Karin Eppert Mrs. Stacey Ewen Mr. Zach Ewen Mrs. Mandy Feltman Ms. Sarah Ferguson Mrs. Sharon Figgs Mr. Mike Fite Mrs. Patty Fite Mrs. Jan Fresh Mrs. Donna Furtwengler Mr. Paul Gansle, Jr. Mrs. Amy Geiger Mrs. Holly Getter Mrs. Diane Goebel Dr. Dan Grantham Mrs. Laura Griffin Mr. Tom Gullett Mrs. Eileen Hall Mrs. Sally Hall Miss A.J. Harris Mr. Andrew Hartman Mr. Gary Hartoin Mrs. Jane Haslem Mrs. Cindy Hassman Ms. Pattie Heath Mrs. Barb Holthaus Mrs. Karen Hordinski Mrs. Hannah Huseman Mrs. Nancy Isenberg Mrs. Candy Johnson Mrs. Kathie Johnson Mrs. Bridget Jones Mrs. Carol Jones Mr. Jim Jung Mrs. Susan Jung Mrs. Jennifer Kassen Mrs. Suzanne Kloster Ms. Toni Kraft Mr. Jordan Kramer Ms. Mary Margaret Krause Mrs. Tracy Kuethe Mrs. Cindy Kuroff Mrs. Michelle Langenderfer Mrs. Jen Lessek Dr. Jim Lipovsky, Sr. Mrs. Kathy Lipovsky

(recognizing gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018)

Mrs. Kelly Lum Mrs. Rachel Lupia Mrs. Amy Lutts Mrs. Debbie MacFarland Mrs. Amy Macy Mrs. Tricia Marmer Mrs. Sarah Grace McCollough Ms. Anna McKittrick Mrs. Holly Metzger Mrs. Misty Meyer Mrs. Becky Mills Mrs. Cammie Montgomery Ms. Cyndi Morgan Mrs. Jen Mullert Mrs. Jennifer Murphy Dr. Dean Nicholas Mrs. Teresa Null Mrs. Tina Overmyer Mrs. Dawn Packer Mrs. Megan Parcell Mr. Jon Paris Mrs. Teri Parker Mr. Doug Parsley Mrs. Natalie Pfister Mrs. Anne Phelps Mrs. Cindy Pichichero Mrs. Nitza Pinilla-Foster Mr. Brandon Porter Mrs. Camille Prado Mr. John Prado Mrs. Lesley Price Mrs. Bonnie Pritchard Mrs. Leslie Renneker Mr. Joel Rhodes Mrs. Jean Rice Ms. Lynette Rice Miss Jaime Robbins Mrs. Sarah Eslick Robinson ‘09 Mrs. Jennifer Rogers Dr. Rocco Rotello Ms. Jamie Rueger Mr. Tim Sakelos Mrs. Gaye Salisbury Mr. Mark Salisbury Mrs. Amy Sauve Mrs. Amy Saxby Mrs. Mary Jo Schablein Mrs. Laura Schuchardt Mr. Steve Sideris

Mrs. Kim Siman Mr. Mike Siman Ms. Susan Simmons Mr. Todd Slaughter Miss Arnice Smith Mrs. Joyce Smith Mrs. Mary Smith Mrs. Heather Snell Mrs. Mona Summers Mrs. Carmen Swedes Mrs. Diane Taylor Mrs. Tara Tocci Mr. Jared Treadway Mr. Aaron Turvey Mrs. Kara Ussery Mrs. DeAnne Vallo Mrs. Meg Vanatsky Mr. Joe Vanderkolk Mrs. Susan Vanderkolk Mrs. Gail Varner Mrs. Anne Venters Mrs. Kim Vincent Mrs. Regan Vollette Mr. Dave Walker Mrs. Kathy Walker Mr. Mike Wallace Mrs. Linda Watson Mrs. Kathy Wesson Mrs. Heather Wilkowski Mrs. Julie Williams Mrs. Mary Williams Mrs. Devin Wojciechowski Mrs. Kristen Woock Dr. Lydia Woodin Mrs. Mara Wright Mrs. Shanli Zhao Mrs. Susan Zwarg

Eagle Annual Fund Grandparent Donors Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Agerton Mrs. Cathy Aschenbener Ms. Teresa Back Ms. Mattie Ballard Dr. and Mrs. David Bauman Ms. Robyn Bennie Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beshear Mr. and Mrs. William Blair Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bopp Ms. Gail Bowden Ms. Robyn Bradley Ms. Wanda Brookins Mr. and Mrs. Bob Broun Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Bruns Mr. and Mrs. Win Cates Ms. Ruby Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clary Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clippard, Sr. Mr. Thomas Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Larry Collins Mr. and Mrs. Clint Combs Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cooke Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cool Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crum Mr. Lester Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Bill Downey Mr. and Mrs. Dave Drake Mrs. Kathy Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dunn

Ms. Laurie Ellerbe Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fannin Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fields Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flint Ms. Anne Frank Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Jim Garifalos Mr. and Mrs. David Graham Ms. Mattie Gray Mr. and Mrs. John Green Mr. and Mrs. William Grote Ms. Kimberly Harris Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hayes Ms. Debbie Herrick Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hoffman Mrs. Connie Holt Ms. Judith Hominy Mrs. Monica Hubbard Ms. Clara Ivenso Ms. Glorya Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jaloszynski Mrs. Ruby Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jung Mr. and Mrs. Jay Kersey Ms. Corrine Kinebrew Mr. Alan Kinstler Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield Kirkland Dr. and Mrs. Keith Knorr Mr. and Mrs. John Landrum

(recognizing gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018)

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lessek Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindner Ms. Erin Lindsay Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lipps Ms. Janet Mabrey Mr. and Mrs. Edward Malone Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mapp Mrs. Betty Maratos Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCarthy Mr. John McClure Dr. Janet McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Ron McSwain Mrs. Vanessa McWhorter Mr. and Mrs. Nick Menedis Ms. Eunice Miller Mrs. Omi Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Frank Modelski Mr. John Morari Dr. and Mrs. Henry Nasrallah Mr. and Mrs. Roger Nefzer Mr. and Mrs. Gary Nischwitz Dr. and Mrs. Frank Noyes Mrs. Melinda Nutter Mr. and Mrs. Doug Oplinger Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pfaff Mr. and Mrs. Don Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rasche Mr. Greg Ready Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reiter

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Renneker Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ridner Mr. and Mrs. Burr Robinson Ms. Dolores Rowland Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Chip Shiver Ms. Jeanne Smearsoll Ms. Lisa Smith Dr. and Mrs. Mark Snyder Mr. and Mrs. George Spindler Hon. and Mrs. Ron Spon Ms. Linda Stanley Mrs. Leslee Storey Ms. Melinda Thomas Ms. Tanya Trotter Mrs. Cathy Twitty Mrs. Jacqueline Twyman-Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jim Van Buren Dr. Kathleen Verderber Mr. and Mrs. Donald Visconte Mr. and Mrs. Bob Walton Mr. and Mrs. Bob Warncke Mr. and Mrs. Claude Warren Ms. Juliet Wiley Mr. Jerry Wilkowski Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wojciechowski Ms. Cynthia Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Dale Young

What does Community at CHCA mean to you?

There are teachers, administrators, and other parents who are partnering with our family in raising our kids to know Christ, think critically, and be a light in the world. When our daughter transitioned to the Upper School last year, we were so thankful for the genuine concern all of her teachers showed at the fall parent teacher conferences. Many teachers asked how she was adjusting, knowing that this was her first year at the main campus. We felt so encouraged to know that her teachers not only cared about her academic success, but her emotional and spiritual well-being also.

How have you witnessed your children grow as a result of attending CHCA? The Clary Family (clockwise): Isaiah ’25, Laura, Michael, Reese ’23, Judah ’29, Owen ‘27

Getting to Know the Clary Family

The Clary family moved to Cincinnati 10 years ago because they felt called to plant a church in the city (Christ the King Church). As they thought about moving to downtown Cincinnati, they explored education options online and found Armleder almost immediately. Laura knew this was the school she wanted their children to attend. They desired that the church they would start be ethnically and economically diverse, and Armleder reflected what they desired in their church. The Clarys have been at Armleder for nine years now, and we asked them to share about their experience here at CHCA. It truly does feel like a family. It is small enough that the teachers and staff know my entire family and we know many of the children and parents in the school. It has been wonderful to have an amazing education for my children, while also having them supported and encouraged in their faith in Christ.

CHCA has had an impact on our kids by training them to be leaders, pointing them to Christ even in times of discipline, and loving our kids and wanting God’s best for them. Our boys have loved playing basketball since the 3rd grade and our daughter is in her 4th year of being a part of the Grades 5-8 musical. Our boys have also loved being a part of the Armleder EyeWitness News Team. We have seen our 2nd grader grow so much in his confidence and his oral communication ability by being a part of the news.

Why do you give to CHCA?

We contribute to the mission of CHCA because we see the benefit our family has received by being a part of this community. We have received financial assistance that has made it possible for us to be a part of the CHCA community on a pastor’s salary! We are invested in giving back because we have received so much. I (Laura) have also been honored to serve as the PTF Vice President for Armleder for the past two years and have been involved in FOFA and volunteering in many ways at Armleder. I am committed to helping other families get connected and have the same experiences that we have had, within an academically rich environment that supports the Christian values we are teaching in our home. 21 19

2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Eagle Annual Fund Alumni Parent Donors

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Adler Mrs. Lisa Allgood Mrs. Nancy Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Evan Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bach Mr. and Mrs. Drew Baker Ms. Mattie Ballard Dr. and Mrs. Mark Beadle Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bechtold Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bedinghaus Dr. Marley Belair Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bergh Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bertrams Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beshear Mr. and Mrs. Steve Beverly Dr. Aneeta Bhatia Mr. and Mrs. Rocke Blair Mr. Bill Blessing Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bodley Ms. Gail Bowden Dr. Wesley and Dr. Jana Braden Mrs. Sandy Breitholle Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Bob Broun Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown Mr. and Mrs. Dave Browne Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brunk Mr. and Mrs. Duane Burris Mr. and Mrs. Joel Campbell, III Mr. and Mrs. Rick Canavan Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Paul Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cesler Mr. and Mrs. Mike Clabaugh Dr. Stephen Cleves and Mrs. Therese Esswein Ms. Cindy Coggins Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Collado Mr. and Mrs. Dave Collins Mr. and Mrs. Scott Collins Dr. and Mrs. Tim Conley Mr. and Mrs. Ray Conn Mrs. Lyn Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cool Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cooper Dr. and Mrs. Bob Cucinotta Ms. Judi Davis Mrs. Julia Deck-Russell Mr. and Mrs. Scott DeGroft Mr. and Mrs. Joe Del Greco Mr. and Mrs. Dean Devin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dom DiFabio Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dinkelacker Mr. and Mrs. Teagan Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Rick Dostal, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dowd Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Drees Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ducro, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Durham Mr. and Mrs. Jim Durham Mr. and Mrs. John Eckert Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ellison Mr. and Mrs. Ron Eslick Mr. and Mrs. David Falk Mr. and Mrs. Tom Faugno Dr. and Mrs. Doug Feeney Mr. and Mrs. Craig Feldman Ms. Sarah Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. John Fette Mr. Tom Fey Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flint Mr. and Mrs. Casey Foreman Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gear Mrs. Holly Getter Dr. Michel Ghastine and Dr. Ghada Khalife Dr. Rita Girard, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Goebel Ms. Lisa Grubb Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gruber Mr. and Mrs. Cart Hall, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall Mr. and Mrs. Ford Halter Mr. and Mrs. James Hansee Mr. and Mrs. Brendon Hansford Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haslem Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hayes Dr. and Mrs. Eric Henize Mr. and Mrs. Mike Holthaus Mr. and Mrs. Jack Horvath Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hughes, C.P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Humphrey Dr. Brad Jackson, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Hue Jackson Ms. Pat Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Doug Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Tim Jester Mr. and Mrs. Mike Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Tim Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kadnar, C.P.A. Ms. Sandy Kays Mr. and Mrs. Dan Keating Mr. and Mrs. Jay Kersey Mr. and Mrs. Brent Kindle Mr. and Mrs. Brad Kinstler Mr. and Mrs. John Kloster Mr. and Mrs. Judd Klusmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kohlan Mrs. Darlah Koontz

(recognizing gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018)

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Kreul Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuremsky Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Lake Dr. and Mrs. Rob Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lee Mr. and Mrs. Craig Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Jim Lipovsky, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lippert Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ludeke Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lyle Mr. and Mrs. Carl Macht, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marosi Ms. Elaine Marsh Mr. and Mrs. James Mary Mr. and Mrs. Tim Massa Mr. and Mrs. Bill McBrayer, IV Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. Ron McSwain Mr. and Mrs. Rob Medosch Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Merten Mr. and Mrs. Vince Metzcar Mr. and Mrs. Baker Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Dave Morgason Mr. and Mrs. Dave Neyer Mr. and Mrs. John Noyen Mr. and Mrs. Roger Nutter Mr. and Mrs. Evans Nwankwo Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Dr. and Mrs. Brad Osborne Mr. and Mrs. Rob Ottenjohn Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Packer Mr. and Mrs. Randy Pairan Dr. Art Pancioli, M.D. and Dr. Lisa Larkin-Pancioli, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. John Panzeca Mr. and Mrs. George Parker, Esq. Dr. and Mrs. Mike Pedoto Mr. and Mrs. Joel Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Todd Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Ted Phelps, Jr. Dr. Abe and Dr. Joyce Philip Mr. and Mrs. Scott Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pohl Mr. and Mrs. Darius Powell Mr. and Mrs. Gary Price Ms. Leigh Prop Mr. and Mrs. Phil Reifenberg Mr. and Mrs. Randy Renners Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rice Mr. and Mrs. Dan Riewald Mr. and Mrs. Burr Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ross Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Roy

Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Sanker Mr. Steve Schlosser and Mrs. Patrice Tafur-Schlosser Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Scott Ms. Lynne Scott Mr. and Mrs. Tom Scovanner Mr. and Mrs. Caetano Sequeira Mr. and Mrs. Ken Shear Mr. and Mrs. Pete Silvestri Mr. and Mrs. Mike Siman Ms. Susan Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Greg Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sizemore Mr. and Mrs. Alan Smith Mr. and Mrs. Phil Smith Mr. and Mrs. Billy Southerland Mr. Jim Tippen and Mrs. Dayna Spotts Mr. Scott and Dr. Ellen Springer Dr. Tim and Dr. Michelle Staarmann Mr. Jay Steidle Mr. and Mrs. David Stiles Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stone Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Strasser Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stull Mrs. Angela Stutz Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Summers Mr. and Mrs. Dave Swedes, Jr. Overseer and Mrs. Ennis Tait Dr. Charlie and Dr. Lu Taylor Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor Mr. Bill Taylor, Jr. Mrs. Renae Thiel Mr. and Mrs. Brad Trucksis Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanderkolk Mr. and Mrs. Mike Vanderwoude Mr. and Mrs. Eric Venters Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vezdos Mr. and Mrs. Dave Vincent Ms. Fran Wade Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walden Mrs. Bev Walker Mr. and Mrs. Dave Walker Rev. and Mrs. David Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Claude Warren Mr. and Mrs. Bill Watson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wichmann Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Eric Wittkugel Mr. and Mrs. Eric Zwarg

Eagle Annual Fund Alumni Donors Class of 1995

Class of 2002

Class of 2006

Class of 1997

Class of 2003

Class of 2007

Jon Adams Jeremy Conn Ben Gann

Ben Beshear David Blessing Erin Metzger Conn

Class of 1998

Michael Blackburn Elizabeth Amend Frey Jessica Martin Snyder Jonathan Snyder

Class of 1999

Kristen Stutz Barkimer

Class of 2000

Katie Pauley Dostal Ted Dostal Shana Stull Eling Allison Van Sickle McGee Liz Bronson Rosenau

Class of 2001

Johnny Foister Brandyberry Laura Bechtel Adam Cool Matt Warren

Peter Reding Jonathan Schuler Denis Beausejour Jon Beck Robby Croswell Zach Han Megan Dinkelacker Hendy Jen Flint Terhar Jennie Dorl Vose Daniel Wheeler

Class of 2004

Sal Churi Courtney Clark-Rankin Patrick Coggins Rebecca Breitholle Dougherty Eric Loftus

Class of 2005

Tommy Andrews Matt Chacksfield Grant Cooper Kate Kersey-David Joe Polzin Teddy Siegel Matt Stamp

(recognizing gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018)

Brian Painter Jason Taylor

Adam Atallah Bryn Clark Matthew Evans Christina Karam Painter Matthew Siegel Kate Perkins Snell

Class of 2008

Allison Ballard Genny Schule Bishop Andrew Cleves Kurt Kersey Kaci Kust Kersey Austin Wilson

Class of 2009

Margaux Andrews Joel Campbell Scott Kelley Sarah Eslick Robinson

Class of 2010

Class of 2011 Maddie Drees

Class of 2012 Ted Andrews Alexis Caruso Tyler Kirbabas

Class of 2013

Anna Koontz Lauren Hayes Vonderhaar Kaity Venters

Class of 2014 Ellie Coggins Sam Hayes Trevor Kirbabas

Class of 2015 Drew Taylor

Class of 2016 Mack Pairan

Class of 2017

Devin Taylor

Billy Kissel Andrew Perkins Andrew Wallace

Gifts In Honor Of In Honor of: Mrs. Cathy Andry and Family By Mr. and Mrs. Randy Mott In Honor of: Ms. Michelle Baron By Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kadnar In Honor of: Paxton & Milana Bostater By Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bostater In Honor of: Mr. Stephen Carter By Dr. Jeff and Dr. Lori Stotz In Honor of: Jacqueline U Katherine Clayton By Mrs. Connie Holt In Honor of: Natalie & Ryan Cobb By Mr. Thomas Cobb In Honor of: Julianna Collado ‘18 By Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith In Honor of: Marlana Doepker By Mr. John Morari In Honor of: Andrew & Matthew Fielden By Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fielden

(recognizing gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) In Honor of: Kristen ‘08, Morgan ‘09 & Stephanie ‘12 Grevey By Dr. and Mrs Frank Pawlosky, M.D. In Honor of: Teeyon Grote By Mr. and Mrs. William Grote In Honor of: Elise, Nate & Lauren Hayes By Mr. and Mrs. Bob Walton In Honor of: Ava & Lila Hoffman By Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hoffman In Honor of: Andrew & Allison Jordan By Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jordan In Honor of: The Kuhlman Family By Mr. and Mrs. Roger Nefzer

In Honor of: The Lum Family By Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reiter

In Honor of: Christopher Swedes By Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crum

In Honor of: Erin McDaniel By Dr. Janet McDaniel

In Honor of: Will Terrill ‘18 By Mr. Matt Terrell

In Honor of: Erin McDaniel By Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dunn

In Honor of: Anna ‘18 & Abby Van Jura By Ms. Cynthia Wolf

In Honor of: Mrs. Rebecca Miller By Mr. and Mrs. Dale Young

In Honor of: Kaity ‘13 & Morganne ‘16 Venters By Mr. and Mrs. Eric Venters

In Honor of: Dr. Dean Nicholas By Mr. Sal Churi ‘04

In Honor of: Colin Wicker By Anonymous

In Honor of: Mr. Jon Paris By Dr. and Mrs. Julian Guitron

In Honor of: David, Olivia & Andrew Wojciechowski By Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wojciechowski

In Honor of: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salisbury In Honor of: Kyle ‘15, Drew ‘16, Zane ‘18 & Cole ‘18 By Mr. and Mrs. Jason McSwain By Ms. Jeanne Smearsoll In Honor of: Lina Sanders In Honor of: By Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sanders Jacob & Cameron Lessek By Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lessek In Honor of: In Honor of: Jessey Li By Mr. and Mrs. Wen Li

In Honor of: Dr. Dan Grantham In Honor of: By Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Perkins ‘10 Lillian, Anna and #39’s vision to bless others with housing By Mr. and Mrs. Jason McSwain

Sydni, Nathan & Isaac Schramm By Mr. and Mrs. Nick Menedis

In Honor of: Sidney & Jake Young By Mr. and Mrs. Todd Young In Honor of: The amazing talent at CHCA and all those that support the arts By Mr. Scott and Dr. Ellen Springer

In Honor of: Will Stiles ‘18 By Mr. and Mrs. Phil Prather

Matching Gift Companies AK Steel Foundation Apple via Benevity Charles Schwab Foundation Cisco Foundation via JustGive.org David J. Joseph Company Defenders Inc. via Benevity Fifth Third Bank, Matching Gift Program General Electric Foundation Givaudan Corporation Matching Gift GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts Program KeyBank Foundation Northwestern Mutual Foundation Pepsico Foundation Total Quality Logistics via Benevity UBS Foundation USA US Bancorp Foundation Voya Financial Wells Fargo Ed. Matching Gift Program

Gifts In Memory Of In Memory of: Harold Bauman By Dr. and Mrs. David Bauman In Memory of: Bob and Maryann Bedinghaus & Bill and Joanne Green By Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bedinghaus In Memory of: Russ Bell By Anonymous In Memory of: Kevin Brouillette By Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jaloszynski In Memory of: Kevin Canavan By Mr. and Mrs. Rick Canavan In Memory of: Andrew Jewell ‘03 By Mr. Robbie Wilson ‘04 and Mrs. Danielle Presley Wilson ‘02 In Memory of: Mr. Carl H. Lindner Jr. By Anonymous In Memory of: Cathy Pate By Dr. Kenton Pate In Memory of: Barbara Scallin By Mr. Greg Rosenau and Mrs. Liz Bronson Rosenau ‘00 In Memory of: Glen Stacy By Mr. and Mrs. Billy Southerland In Memory of: Barry Thiel By Ms. Lynne Scott In Memory of: Barry Thiel By Mrs. Renae Thiel In Memory of: Jean Ward By Rev. and Mrs. Tom Duke In Memory of: Mr. Richard Wallace and Mr. James Mack By Mr. Andrew Wallace ‘10

Remembering Loved Ones During the 2017-2018 school year, CHCA lost many who were beloved members of our community. We continue to pray for God’s comfort and strength for each family as they look ahead. Betsy Mathews, Grandparent Larry Whetstone, Grandparent Gloria Cavagnaro, Grandparent Kurt Heimbold, Alumni Amber James, Parent-Current Fritzi Heidt, Grandparent

“May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.” Psalm 119:76 If you have lost a loved one, please let us know and we will join you in prayer. Email Diane Taylor, diane.taylor@chca-oh.org or contact Anne Venters at (513) 247-9944, x211.

In Memory of: Marcia Sue Wilkowski By Mr. Jerry Wilkowski

What does community at CHCA mean to you?

God wants us in community and what a blessing it is to have a school that truly embodies this notion. The saying, “it takes a village to raise a child” is so true and we are thankful for our village. In our family our village includes the families here (some of which are our best friends today), their teachers (who LOVE our children), and the school administration (who while leading the school also build into each child and family across the CHCA community).

How has CHCA had an impact on your students and/or family?

The Meyer Family (clockwise): Joseph ‘25, Aidan ‘27, Brad, Caroline ’29, Misty

Q&A with the Meyer Family What makes CHCA so special to you and your family?

The moment we stepped into the building at an Open House many years ago, we knew that the walls of CHCA held the spirit of love, community, and faith that we desired for our children. It goes beyond the walls though, as our children have been built into, they’ve had a deeper faith instilled in them by the outpouring of love by the staff and the friendships that our entire family have developed!

The impact of CHCA on our family, specifically our children, is a great joy to bear witness. Our children began attending CHCA in preschool and from that moment we have seen our child grow into individuals who love the Lord, love their friends, and truly love their school, and do so with a gentle spirit. Our family is better because of CHCA!

Why do you contribute to the mission of CHCA?

It is our duty, if we truly consider ourselves a part of a community, to contribute to its mission. We hope to shine the light of the Lord by demonstrating intentional generosity: giving of our time and of our gifts towards furthering the purposeful mission of the school.

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your CHCA experience?

“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Col. 2:7 Our CHCA experience has provided roots for our children, roots that we pray will hold firm as they navigate their lives. For this, our hearts will always be thankful for our opportunity to be part of CHCA. 23

2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Fine Arts Donors

(recognizing pledges and gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018)

At every grade level, CHCA students are encouraged to sing, play, act, dance, paint, and sculpt to their heart’s content. The wide range of choices means children get countless opportunities to discover and develop their unique talents. Great facilities and outstanding teachers mean they get optimal conditions in which to discover, grow, be challenged, and do their best work. This past year was yet again no exception to the extraordinary talent displayed at CHCA, as dozens of our Fine Arts students and alumni were recognized for their gifts and talents.

Platinum Sponsor

Hang Your Art Out Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Lindner Theater Atrium

Philips Edison

James Free Jewelers Kroger

Fine Arts Ad Sponsors

Alpha & Omega Building Services ATC Folchi’s Tuxedos & Menswear Gorilla Glue Greater Cincinnati Credit Union Hickman Orthodontics Johnson Orthodontics McSwain Carpets & Floors MIS Solutions, LLC Silver Spring House UNO/Taco Bell Restaurants Johnson Orthodontics ARTBEAT SPONSORS

Event Sponsor The Max Family

Visual Arts Sponsor Kroger

Lindner Theater Sponsor ATC

Artbeat Avenue Theater Sponsor

Prominent Title-Joe and Debbie Brooks

Juried Art Sponsor James Free Jewelers

Hands-on-Art Sponsor Johnson Orthodontics

Instrumental Music Room Sponsor UC Health

Flagel and Papakirk Gallery Veronique

Fine Arts Donors

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Achterberg Ms. Heather Ackley Mr. and Mrs. Mark Agerton Dr. and Mrs. Yinka Aina Dr. Norberto Andaluz and Mrs. Veronica Tsioulis-Andaluz Mr. Wendell Anderson, Jr. and Mrs. Jessica Watanabe Mr. and Mrs. Evan Andrews Mrs. Cathy Aschenbener Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ashman Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bach Mr. Chris Baker and Ms. Rachel Gick Mr. and Mrs. Drew Baker Dr. Jon and Dr. Kelly Baker Mr. and Mrs. Rick Barghini Ms. Kelem Barkie Mr. and Mrs. Tim Beatty Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bechtold Mr. and Mrs. Dave Behrman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Blair Mr. and Mrs. Sean Blythe Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolander Mr. and Mrs. Eric Boni Mr. and Mrs. Erik Bowling Dr. Wesley and Dr. Jana Braden Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brunk Mr. and Mrs. Randy Burton Mr. and Mrs. Tony Butrum Ms. Carolyn Calkins Mr. and Mrs. Greg Carnes Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Carnes Mr. Kip and Rev. Linnea Carnes

Mr. and Mrs. Chaz Carney, III Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cates Cisco Foundation via JustGive.org Pastor and Mrs. Michael Clary Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Comstock Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Connor Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Cotton Mr. and Mrs. Nhel Cuasay Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and Mrs. Lucy Davila Mr. Luis de la Rosa and Mrs. Gladys Garzon Mr. and Mrs. Joe Del Greco Mr. and Mrs. Dean Devin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Doan, II Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doepker Dr. Vijay Easwaran and Dr. Maura Donohue Mr. and Mrs. Alan Droege Rev. and Mrs. Richard Eckert Mr. Greg Panos and Ms. Janine Eldredge-Panos Mr. and Mrs. John Eng Mr. and Mrs. Andy Espenshade Mr. and Mrs. Tom Esposito Mr. and Mrs. Rob Faircloth Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fancett Ms. Amy Federle Dr. and Mrs. Doug Feeney Mr. Andrew Ferguson and Mrs. Molly Herbe Mr. and Mrs. Brad Fielden Mr. and Mrs. Mike Figliola, III Mr. and Mrs. Todd Flagel Dr. and Mrs. Rod Flynn, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Fox General Electric Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Georgeton Dr. Michel Ghastine and

Dr. Ghada Khalife Dr. Rita Girard, M.D. Mr. Scott Glenn and Dr. Michelle Walker-Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Mike Goettsch Mr. and Mrs. David Goodwin, Jr. Dr. Dan Grantham and Mrs. Tiffany Zents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gries Mr. and Mrs. Tim Grimes Mr. Shinji Hagiwara and Ms. Yuki Ono Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. James Hansee Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hansell Mr. and Mrs. Brendon Hansford Mr. Brad Hargis and Mrs. Kara Ussery Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harville, Jr. Mr. Jason and Dr. Becky Hayden Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hayes Mr. and Ms. Brian Herriott Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hockenbery Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Steven Howery Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hoyer Mr. Lee Pan and Mrs. Vivian Huang Mr. and Mrs. Tom Humphrey Mr. Ben and Dr. Kelly Ickes Mr. and Mrs. John Irwin, Sr. Mr. Tony Iskandar Mr. and Mrs. Ted Phelps, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Hue Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Terry Jackson Mr. Jonathan Jin and Mrs. Winnie Zeng Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Johnson Ms. Von Jones Mr. and Mrs. Marty Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindner Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kadnar, C.P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kaesemeyer Mr. Jamie Karrer and Dr. AnnMarie Matusak Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Keenan Mr. Ben Stover and Ms. Kristy Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kennamer Ms. Angela Kinstler Mr. and Mrs. Tom Koopman, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kuhlman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuremsky Ms. Gretchen Landrum Mr. and Mrs. John Landrum Mr. and Mrs. Brad Lang Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lapps Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lee Mr. and Mrs. Kent Littlejohn Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Long Mr. and Ms. Nick Lorenz Mr. Matt Spence and Mrs. Anna Maratos-Spence Mr. and Mrs. Steve Max Mr. and Mrs. Pat McEnroe Mr. Kevin and Dr. Briana McFawn Mr. and Mrs. Scott McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Derek McNutt Mr. and Mrs. Brian McRedmond Mr. and Mrs. Jason McSwain Dr. and Mrs. Steve Medlin Mr. and Mrs. Ron Meyers, Jr.

Mr. Stephen and Dr. Krista Migliore Ms. Julie Millette Mr. Pete Millette Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mitchell, II Mr. and Mrs. Ken Morris, III Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mueller Mr. and Mrs. John Mulcahy Mr. and Mrs. Matt Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Bob Myers Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nellis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nischwitz Dr. and Mrs. Paul Noh Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Northup Mr. and Mrs. Jason Null Mr. and Mrs. Phil Ochs, IV Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Connell Dr. Wole and Dr. Tolu Onadeko Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Pacheco Mr. and Mrs. Eloy Pacheco Mr. Ben and Dr. Lori Packard Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Packer Mr. and Mrs. Jon Paris Mrs. Karen Peck Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pessell Mr. and Mrs. Don Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Todd Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Chris Randle Mr. and Mrs. Pete Rasche Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rebhun Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rempe Mr. and Ms. Dave Rexing

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Richman Mr. and Mrs. Burr Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Matt Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Nick Rosenfeldt Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ross Mr. Kevin and Dr. Rima Rusnak Mr. Carlos Sanchez, Jr. and Mrs. Bethany Satchell Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sauer Mr. and Mrs. Dan Saxby Mr. and Mrs. Ron Schardong Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schmerr, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Jude Schramm Mr. Todd Uterstaedt and Dr. Teri Schutte Uterstaedt, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Shields Mr. Jay Slouffman and Mrs. Ashley Walkup Mr. and Mrs. Ron Snell Mr. and Mrs. Billy Southerland Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Southern Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Spitzmiller Mr. Scott and Dr. Ellen Springer Mr. Mike Steele Mr. and Mrs. John Stemple Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stockelman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stokes Dr. Jeff and Dr. Lori Stotz Mr. and Mrs. Steve Strosnider Mr. and Mrs. Jon Stuk

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Summers Mr. and Mrs. Dave Swedes, Jr. Overseer and Mrs. Ennis Tait Mr. and Mrs. Carey Tapp Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thacker, II Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Trinkle US Bancorp Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Eric Venters Mr. and Mrs. Barry Visconte Ms. Liz Viviano Mr. and Mrs. Tom Voyt, II Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Dean Walker Mr. and Mrs. Dan Waugh Mr. and Mrs. Kelly White Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Joel Williams Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Winkels Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wood Mr. Mike and Dr. Lydia Woodin Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wright Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wuennemann

Meet the Bearden Family We chose CHCA for our daughter simply because we wanted a Christ-centered environment with competitive academics. CHCA has delivered against that expectation and so much more. What makes CHCA special is that it is a strong educational program that prepares students for college and life. One example of that is the service program. The requirements and options in the program allow students to contribute and make a difference in the lives of others in ways that meet their interests, passions, and capabilities. In the process of helping others, they learn and experience life in ways they never would otherwise. The CHCA community consists of teachers, faculty and families who are most present and impactful in our daughter’s life and in the lives of other students. “It takes a village” and the CHCA community is that “village” for our daughter, and is most important outside of our immediate family in creating that environment which represents our values. The Bearden Family (L to R): Kennedy ‘21, Pervis, Robin

CHCA has provided an excellent Christ-centered education for our daughter and has allowed us to be involved through volunteerism (board member, celebration, etc.) in many ways over the years. We truly feel that the CHCA community is part of our family. We contribute to the mission of the school simply because we believe in it and believe that a Christcentered education is most beneficial to the development and well-being of our daughter now and in the future.

2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

2018 After Prom Donors Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ashman Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bechtold Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bednar Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bellamy Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bernhardt Mr. and Mrs. Mark Blumenfeld Dr. Wesley and Dr. Jana Braden Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Broaders Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Carnes Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cates Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Collado Mr. and Mrs. Joe Del Greco Mr. and Mrs. Rand Day Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Doan, II Mr. and Mrs. Steve Donahue Mr. and Mrs. Alan Droege

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Esposito Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gries Mr. and Mrs. Brendon Hansford Mr. and Mrs. Jay Harrison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hoyer Mr. and Mrs. Tom Humphrey Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hurry Mr. and Mrs. Tim Jester Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kincaid Mr. and Mrs. Judd Klusmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Boying Liu Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Merten Mr. and Mrs. Bart Metzler Mr. and Mrs. James McDonough Mr. and Mrs. Jason McSwain Mr. and Mrs. Bob Myers

(recognizing pledges and gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Connell Mr. Brad Olson and Dr. Tracy Parpart-Olson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ooten, Jr. Dr. Art Pancioli, M.D. and Dr. Lisa Larkin-Pancioli, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Parker Mrs. Karen Peck Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pessell Mr. and Mrs. Todd Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Scott Phillips Mrs. Tammy Rellar Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rempe Mr. and Mrs. Jon Riley Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ripperger Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ross Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schaefer

Mr. and Mrs. Jude Schramm Mr. and Mrs. Rob Shank Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sheehy Mr. Scott and Dr. Ellen Springer Dr. Jeff and Dr. Lori Stotz Mr. and Mrs. Rod Stryker Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sturm Mr. Jim Tippen and Mrs. Dayna Spotts Dr. and Mrs. Brian Treon Mr. Brian and Dr. Jodi Van Jura Mr. and Mrs. Mike Vanderwoude Ms. Liz Viviano Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wuennemann

Athletics Donors At CHCA, the mission of Athletics is to build a culture of champions. We do this by training the 360º athlete —focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of each student athlete —empowering them to reach their God-given abilities.

Mulitple Stadium Sponsors

Athletics Donors

Mr. Adam Atallah ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. John Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bellamy Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dinkelacker Mr. and Mrs. John Eng Single Stadium Sponsors First Star Logistics Planet Fitness Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Fitzstephens Sports Program Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Tim Frazer Alpha & Omega Building Services Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gilkinson Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gillis Folchi’s Tuxedos & Menswear Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jostworth Eric. W. Hickman, DDS, MS JSM Partners LLC The Kroger Company Mr. and Mrs. John Kolar MIS Solutions, LLC Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Long UNO/Taco Bell Restaurants Mr. and Mrs. Steve Max Silver Spring House Mr. and Mrs. Chase Miller Affiliates in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Enterprise McSwain Carpets & Floors Phillips Edison Prosource

Mr. Pete Millette Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mitchell, II Mr. and Mrs. Scott Moffitt Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mullert Mr. and Mrs. Bob Myers Dr. and Mrs. Paul Noh Mr. Henry Oberson and Ms. Rita Vig Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ooten, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Brad Osborne Mr. and Mrs. Darrin Rakestraw Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ripperger Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and Mrs. Lucy Davila Dr. and Mrs. Rocco Rotello Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stone Mr. and Mrs. Josh Sweeney Mr. Jim Tippen and Mrs. Dayna Spotts Mr. Lorenzo Toney

US Bancorp Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jim Vanatsky Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wilkowski, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Wyant

(recognizing gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018)

Robotics Robotics Sponsors

BSI Engineering E-Technologies Group Edmund Eisenberg Memorial Fund for the Advncmnt of STEM Educ ElitAire, Inc. Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) Intelligrated, Inc. International TechneGroup Merrill Lynch Mike’s Nashville Hot Procter & Gamble Schneider Electric

Gifts for Special Purposes EBL Classroom Lighting Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilson

Blake Lindner Thompson Early Childhood Learning Center Playground Mr. and Mrs. Brad Meyer

Jr Class Prom Sponsorship Cincinnati Golf Center Folchi’s Tuxedos & Menswear Silver Spring House

Neyer Foundation Christian Leadership Award Mr. and Mrs. Dave Neyer

North Campus Tuition Relief Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Conway Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Paroz

Research and Innovation Center Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wuennemann

Schott International Student Scholarship Fund Mr. Bill Schott

Hue and Michelle Jackson Family Field Mr. and Mrs. Hue Jackson

Armleder Alumni Scholarship Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gardner

Armleder School Playground

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Adams ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Pervis Bearden, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Beshear ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beshear Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolander Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brunk CAC Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Inc

CHCA Varsity Boys Soccer Team Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Connor Delta Gateway Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Eng Mr. and Mrs. Andy Espenshade Mr. and Mrs. Garth Finch Mr. and Mrs. Scott Furtwengler Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gardner Mr. Isaac Gardner ‘18 Mr. Jonah Gardner ‘14 Mr. Noah Gardner ‘16 Mr. David Ginsburg Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hansell Ms. Kimberly Jackson-Lackey Pastor and Mrs. Kirk Kirkland Mr. and Mrs. Judd Klusmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kohlan The Kroger Company Ms. Carol Lindner Mr. and Mrs. Tim Massa Mr. and Mrs. Greg Matsey Mr. and Mrs. Steve Max Mr. Steve McCollum Mr. and Mrs. Ron McSwain Dr. and Mrs. Steve Medlin Mrs. Cammie Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Brad Mottier Mr. and Mrs. Gary Owens Dr. Art Pancioli, M.D. and Dr. Lisa Larkin-Pancioli, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Greg Simpson Dr. Jonathan Snyder ‘98 and Mrs. Jessica Martin Snyder ‘98 Mrs. Shannon Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Roger Straz Mr. and Mrs. Josh Sweeney Overseer and Mrs. Ennis Tait Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vallo Mr. Brian and Dr. Jodi Van Jura Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Bill Watson Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wilkins

Robotics Donors

Dr. and Mrs. Yinka Aina AK Steel Foundation Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) General Electric Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Todd Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hansell Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harville, Jr. Honeywell International Mr. and Mrs. Tim Jester Mr. and Mrs. James McDonough MSA Architects Mr. Greg Panos and Ms. Janine Eldredge-Panos Primary Health Partners, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Derek Rice Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Wetherington Mr. Robert Wetherington Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wuennemann Mr. Justin Zimmer

2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Armleder’s Eyewitness News Team at work

Light the Way Capital Campaign Progress Report We are extremely grateful for, and experiencing the fruits of our community’s generosity, and the impact will be felt for years to come.

Because of your generous commitments to CHCA and the Light the Way Campaign, we are in our second year of thriving in amazing new and renovated facilities across our campuses. These new spaces have already helped our teachers and students to engage more deeply in learning experiences, and reach new heights in their climb for learning success. The Teacher Innovation Fund also launched with success, as we have several initiatives completed and/or underway, including a house built for a family in need, enhancing Armleder’s Television News programming (pictured above), and planning for a Sustainability and Food Symposium to be hosted by select CHCA faculty on April 4-5, 2019. In addition to programming and facility enhancements and elevating the experiences of our students and teachers, we have

also grabbed the attention of the community at large. To that, we are experiencing increased enrollment and higher retention. We pray that the momentum continues through elevating the learning experience as Light the Way has allowed us to do, but also by enhancing community engagement, which remains an ongoing imperative.

Campaign Financial Update:

Approximately, $5.7MM of the nearly $9MM committed has been received from 536 investors. The total amount of $9,000,000 covers the academic spaces that were added and/or updated across the Upper and Lower Schools, as well as the Blake Lindner Thompson Early Childhood Learning Center and the Teacher Innovation Fund.

Light the Way Donors

(recognizing pledges and gifts received July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018)

CHCA launched a philanthropic initiative in August of 2015 that incorporated the Eagle Annual Fund along with a series of capital projects. Building on the vision of our founders, the Light the Way Capital Campaign was an important fundraising effort strategically designed to support updated and renovated spaces, additional resources, and re-imagined programming to extend exciting new levels of engagement for our students, teachers, and community. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Achterberg Mr. and Mrs. Jon Adams ‘95 Mrs. Robin Albus Mrs. Lisa Allgood Mr. Maurice Anderson and Dr. Ninah Enane-Anderson, Ph.D. Mrs. Nancy Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bailey Ms. Allison Ballard ‘08 Mr. Bob Bao and Ms. Molly Xin Mr. and Mrs. Rick Barghini Mr. Greg Barkimer and Mrs. Kristen Stutz Barkimer ‘99 Dr. and Mrs. Doug Bauman Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baxter Mr. and Mrs. Pervis Bearden, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Beatty Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bedinghaus Mr. and Mrs. Ben Beshear ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beshear Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Beuerlein Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Matt Blair Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blaxton Mr. and Mrs. Eric Boni Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Gaker, M.D. Dr. Wesley and Dr. Jana Braden Mrs. Sandy Breitholle Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brooks Dr. Jerome Puryear, Jr. and Dr. Latonya Brown-Puryear Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brunk Mr. and Mrs. Michael Buesing Mr. and Mrs. Randy Burton Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Carnes Ms. Alexis Caruso ‘12 Mr. David Chung and Mrs. Sung Min Lee Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cobb Ms. Cindy Coggins Ms. Ellie Coggins ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Coggins ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Collado Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Comstock Dr. and Mrs. Tim Conley Mr. Jeremy Conn ‘95 and Mrs. Erin Metzger Conn ‘97 Dr. Derek Cooley, M.D. and Dr. Heather Tubbs Cooley, Ph.D. Cornerstone Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joe Del Greco Mr. and Mrs. James Dempsey, III Mr. and Mrs. Tor Dietrichs Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Drees Mr. and Mrs. Alan Droege Rev. and Mrs. Tom Duke Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ehlen

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Espenshade Mr. and Mrs. Tom Esposito Mr. and Mrs. Daanan Foster Mr. and Mrs. Tim Frazer Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gardner Mr. Scott Glenn and Dr. Michelle Walker-Glenn Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Goebel Mrs. Beverly Grant Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gruber Mr. and Mrs. Cart Hall, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. James Hansee Mr. Brad Hargis and Mrs. Kara Ussery Mr. and Mrs. Greg Harris Mr. Justin Hendy and Mrs. Megan Dinkelacker Hendy ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hill Dr. Dan and Dr. Melissa Hillis Mr. and Mrs. James Hobold Dr. and Mrs. Gary Huber Mr. and Mrs. Tom Humphrey Mr. Ben and Dr. Kelly Ickes Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Isenberg Mr. Justin Ishmael Mr. and Mrs. Hue Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Tim Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kaesemeyer Mr. Ben Stover and Ms. Kristy Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jay Kersey Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kiley Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kirbabas Mrs. Stel Kirbabas Mr. and Mrs. Judd Klusmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kohlan Ms. Debbie Kossuth Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kuethe Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kushon Ms. Gretchen Landrum Mr. and Mrs. John Landrum Dr. Art Pancioli, M.D. and Dr. Lisa Larkin-Pancioli, M.D. Mr. Brian Lawlor Carl H. & Edyth B. Lindner Foundation Ms. Char Lindner Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindner, III Mrs. Edyth B. Lindner Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindner Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Long Mr. and Ms. Nick Lorenz Mr. and Mrs. James Mary Mr. and Mrs. Craig Mathison Mr. Shawn McCoy and Mrs. Saundra Richey Mr. and Mrs. Greg McDaniel

Ms. Anna McKittrick Mr. and Mrs. Jason McSwain Mr. and Mrs. Ron McSwain Mr. and Mrs. Jim McVey Megen Construction Company Dr. and Mrs. Tom Merle Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mitchell, II Mr. and Mrs. Scott Moffitt Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mullert Mr. and Mrs. Matt Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Bob Myers Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Needham Mr. and Mrs. Jason Null Mr. and Mrs. Evans Nwankwo Mr. and Mrs. Phil Ochs, IV Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Connell Dr. Wole and Dr. Tolu Onadeko Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ooten, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Oyster Mr. Ben and Dr. Lori Packard Mr. and Mrs. Randy Pairan Mr. and Mrs. Todd Pfister Dr. Abe and Dr. Joyce Philip Mr. and Mrs. Scott Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Andy Reagan Miss Darla Ridner Mr. and Mrs. Burr Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ross Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ruberg Mr. Kevin and Dr. Rima Rusnak Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sanderson Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sasse Dr. Eric and Dr. Kristen Schwetschenau Mr. and Mrs. Chip Shiver Ms. Susan Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith Mr. and Mrs. Phil Smith Dr. Jonathan Snyder, M.D. ‘98 and Mrs. Jessica Martin Snyder ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Spitzmiller Dr. Jeff and Dr. Lori Stotz Mr. and Mrs. Josh Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Venters Dr. Kathleen Verderber Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vezdos Mr. and Mrs. Barry Visconte Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wilkins Dr. and Mrs. Paul Wojciechowski Mr. Mike and Dr. Lydia Woodin Mr. and Mrs. Mark Yelton

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SPECIAL JOURNEY FOR ALUMNA ELLIE COGGINS ‘14

A Special Journey Finding My Way Along the Camino STORY BY ELLIE COGGINS ‘14

Ellie graduated in April 2018 summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Cincinnati and is now pursuing her Master of Arts in multimedia journalism from Syracuse University, where she’ll graduate in spring 2019.

The first morning of my month-long hike was both breathtaking - beautiful mountain vistas overlooking plots of vast green farmland - and completely painful for me, as I followed the yellow arrows that were marked on the ground and painted onto tree trunks. My feet ached from the hiking boots that I should’ve worked harder to break in before I left home, and my back wasn’t yet used to the extra weight of 15 pounds - everything I would need for the next five weeks - in a single backpack. My muscles were already beginning to tire and my breathing became more shallow as I started the upward climb from the small, quaint town of St. Jean Pied-de-Port, located in southern France and one of the most popular starting points for the famous pilgrimage, into the Pyrenees Mountains. The Camino, also known as the Way of St. James, has deep and significant historical roots, dating back to the middle ages. People from all over Europe would start from their doorsteps and make their way to Santiago on foot or by donkey, seeking Santiago, Spain, where the remains of the apostle James are believed to be housed at the cathedral. It used to be known for its danger, from the unpredictable weather of the Pyrenees to thieves who were waiting to prey on unsuspecting pilgrims. But for these pilgrims, this walk meant salvation, allowing them to be expunged of their sins when they reached Santiago. Nowadays, people from all over the globe go on this hike for a variety of reasons, including a desire to renew their faith and to travel, and it’s much safer than it once was. Thousands of people embark on this journey each year. From St. Jean, it’s about 500 miles on foot if one follows the yellow arrows that guide the way to Santiago.

Since I was 15-years-old and sitting in my Christian studies class, I knew that this hike was something that I wanted to do one day. Mr. Bacon, my teacher at the time, showed us a movie in class called The Way, in which Martin Sheen’s character goes on this famous walk to honor the death of his adventurous son who died while crossing the Pyrenees. Sheen’s character was someone who never ventured outside of his comfort zone, and that resonated with me, especially as I was nearing the

end of my college career. I had grown comfortable, even lazy to some degree, in my studies, relationships, and faith - and that scared me. I decided to make that dream a reality, so over Christmas break of my senior year, I made the decision that I was going to hike the Camino after graduation. On April 30th of this year, three days after receiving my diploma, I was on a plane to Paris by myself, the scariest thing I’ve done in my life. On that first day, I honestly regretted doing it. I felt alone and unsure of myself and realized how physically unprepared I was. Not only was the first stretch through the Pyrenees one of the longer days, but it was also mostly steep uphill with a short but sharp downhill at the end, the perfect recipe for painful joints. To make matters worse, I didn’t realize there would be only one stop during the 17-mile first day of unpredictable weather. It started out sunny, but throughout eight hours, went through cycles of rain, fog, hail, snow, and wind - the only place I’ve ever experienced more weather changes in a short period of time than Ohio. I didn’t pack food and was so weak and cold that two women found me crying next to the trail and stopped to help me make it to the end, giving me energy bars and gloves. “You don’t leave a pilgrim behind,” one said to me. “It’s not in the Camino spirit.” That night as I lay in bed, surrounded by 150 other people who had also completed their first day on the Camino, I held back tears as I thought about quitting and flying home. I refused to message home that night, scared that if I did, I would get homesick and want to quit even more. I decided to give it another day. It wasn’t so much that I didn’t want others to think I had failed; I couldn’t bear the thought of carrying the knowledge that I had given up so quickly. I deserved more than quitting, so I decided to stay, for at least one more day. The next morning, I woke up to singing and gentle guitar strumming from the Dutch volunteers that ran the albergue. “Good morning,” their voices rang. “God bless you along the Way.” I had survived the hardest day, and their melody filled my soul with some needed warmth to get me

out of bed. It also dawned on me that I was now in Spain; if I could walk from France to Spain, then I could handle at least one more day. Shortly into the morning, I ended up running into a few familiar faces from the previous day. There were Jen and Francesca from England, and Whitlam from Australia. On a pilgrimage that is mostly middle-aged people, few of whom spoke English, meeting them provided incredible comfort, as probably some of the only young English-speakers who started the day as me. We even ran into Sam again, also from Australia, who joined us for the rest of the day’s hike. That evening, we stayed at the same albergue and ended the night laughing at the insanity of the first day in the mountains. From that point on, we spent literally every waking - and sleeping - moment together, getting up at 6 a.m. to start walking, reaching our destination around 3 p.m. after about 15 miles, then spending the rest of the evening eating dinner, wandering around the town we were in, napping, and hanging out in our albergues, usually sharing stories from back home over a bottle of Spanish red wine. On the Camino, it’s normal to walk with a group, but those groups are often fluid, adding individuals or losing some as pilgrims decide to take time

“You don’t leave a pilgrim behind. It’s not in the Camino spirit.” to walk solo or meet others. We were a strange situation, having met so early yet settling into a solid group. We couldn’t have been more different, from our personalities to our backgrounds, but somehow we worked. One woman we met near the end of the hike shared with us that this was her fourth Camino. When we told her that we had been together for almost four weeks, her smile radiated. “These people will become your Camino family,” she assured us. “They’ll be in your lives forever. I promise.”

She was correct. The four of us became so close that they became more like family than friends. Our time together was filled with so much joy that happy memories far outweigh the ones of painful blisters and sunburn. We raced down hills, usually Sam at the lead. We rated our daily orange juice and tortilla, a Spanish omelette. We’d each order different desserts so we could try one another’s. We had blister popping “parties” every night, a gross but necessary activity, that became somewhat fun as we laughed at how gross our feet were. We sang with nuns at one of our albergues. When Francesca’s boyfriend Dan and friend Josh from home joined us came the birth of the “Camino Games,” silly guessing games that helped pass the time while walking. On our very last day, Sam blasted “I Would Walk 500 Miles” on her phone, and we laughed at the literalness and relatability of that song as we neared the end of our journey. Amidst all the fun, we were also there for each others’ lows. We suffered blisters, boredom, tears, and sickness together. One night I got food poisoning, and Francesca and Whitlam sat on the floor of the bathroom until I was better. We said an emotional goodbye to Francesca, Dan, and Josh as they had to leave early. We all shared stories of struggles, from broken relationships to feelings of failure, with one another. At the beginning of the trip, before any of us knew the power of the Camino, we could never have imagined sharing so much of our lives with people who were practically strangers. But in an experience like the Camino, it felt only natural to do so. We couldn’t have been four more different people, but on a journey like this one, all walls are torn down and differences bring you closer together, not farther apart. The Camino is the trip for the “in-betweener” in life: the person between jobs or school, the person who experienced heartbreak, the person who just retired, the person wanting to see the world, the person looking for God. Most importantly, we all had the need to discover - or rediscover - our identities and purpose, the common thread that ties all pilgrims together. In my daily life back home, I was so consumed by work, school, social life, family, and a whole host of other distractions that I had forgotten what it meant just to sit back and reflect. The Camino

was the perfect opportunity to look back and examine my life to see what I had been missing because I was too busy to stop, be quiet, and think. There was no internet, Netflix, or social media to distract me, only the stillness of nature and the welcomed monotony of putting one foot in front of the other. When I finally arrived in Santiago with my friends 34 days after beginning our journey, it was a bittersweet moment. It felt like the end of a dream. Rather than being thrilled that I could finally wash my clothes properly, sleep in, and take off my now well-worn hiking boots for good, I was sad that everything was over. In retrospect, I realize that the end of the physical journey was actually just the beginning of my internal one. The dream that was planted in my mind in that class seven years ago isn’t nearly over. I came out of my trip with a renewed faith, a yearning to be a lifelong traveler and student of the world, and a confidence I had never known before. I am thankful that I didn’t listen to that little voice in my head that told me I was too weak to walk 500 miles or that I wasn’t brave enough to go alone. As incredible as it was to walk the historic streets of Pamplona, explore Gaudi-designed architecture, traverse through stunning vineyards, or look up in awe at the cathedral in Santiago, the most amazing part of my Camino was opening up my heart to others and recognizing the courage within me, even if it’s only a single ounce of courage that will push me to take a step towards something - or someone - new. At a church I stopped in along the way (I couldn’t tell you where exactly, only that it was nestled on a hill and is the only church on the Camino that invites its visitors to ring its bells), a nun shared with me the blessing of the Way. Essentially, it describes the “Camino spirit,” which guided us along our hike: Live with less, be willing to help your neighbor, search for truth, be grateful, seek fellowship with others, and recognize that the journey is more important than the destination. Most importantly, slow down. Pause. Contemplate. Be quiet. Listen. And be amazed by all that surrounds you.

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