As you know, Covenant is all about transformation through minds enlightened, hearts inflamed, and lives transformed. It is a beautiful work of the Spirit that by grace we imperfect servants are called into as partners.
Transformation is most evident in a Covenant student’s life not by academic, artistic, or athletic achievements, but by a joyful, permeating relationship with Jesus and an openness to the transformative work of the Spirit. It is not so much about knowing exactly what to do for the rest of one ’ s life, but about being “able to test and approve what God’s good, pleasing and perfect will” is.
This is a matter of the mind and the heart It is out of the heart, the wellspring of life, that the mouth speaks, and that wellspring is fed or starved by what we invite into it through our mind. Through a whole-person transformation of heart and mind, worry and anxiety, those vicious thieves of joy, wither at ”the peace of God, which transcends all understanding [and] guard[s] [our] hearts and [our] minds in Christ Jesus ”
As always, thank you for your commitment to the Lord, to the Word, to your family, and the transformative work happening at Covenant Christian High School.
For the Kingdom,
Andy Goodwin, Ed.D. Principal & CEO
Mr. Jackson is this year’s winner of the Teacher Heart of Covenant Award.
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Mr. Jerrah Jackson is this year ’ s recipient of the Teacher Heart of Covenant Award. His exemplary faith and dedication to fostering a nurturing and challenging classroom environment inspire his students to pursue excellence in all areas of life Mr Jackson is known for his attentive listening, empathy, and his unique ability to empower students, encouraging them to approach life with both confidence and grace.
In his classroom, Mr Jackson masterfully stimulates critical thinking while maintaining a positive learning atmosphere. He skillfully balances serious discussions with a touch of levity, making complex topics accessible and engaging. This approach not only deepens understanding but also bridges classroom conversations to life lessons, greatly impacting his students beyond academic achievements
Students see Mr. Jackson as a pillar of support and guidance. His commitment to their learning is profound, yet it is his belief in the intrinsic value of each individual that truly defines his teaching
He consistently communicates that all people matter, a message that resonates deeply within his classroom walls and beyond. His students hold him in high regard, cherishing the wisdom he imparts and the genuine care he exhibits.
One colleague remarked, “Mr. Jackson invites students into a deeper sense of wonder through disciplined scholarship and genuine discipleship.” In his presence, students find the strength and inspiration to excel His influence helps them discover their voice, their calling, and the love of Christ through daily interactions that transcend the typical teacher-student dynamic.
We congratulate Mr Jackson on this well-deserved honor! His impact is a testament to the power of teaching with heart, commitment, and a deep love for both the subject and the students entrusted to his care.
2023-24 Faculty and Staff Statistics
8.2 16:14 65%
ACADEMICS & INTERNATIONAL
This year, students excelled across athletics, fine arts, clubs, and assemblies, deeply enriched by the strong sense of community that defines our school. Each day brought new opportunities to learn from and support each other, showcasing the spirit and resilience of our students, parents, faculty, and staff.
We were fortunate to welcome 7 international students who added diverse cultural perspectives to our school environment Their presence enhanced our community, and we are immensely grateful for our host families’ warmth and generosity.
J-Term was a highlight, offering students incredible learning experiences, both locally and abroad. International experiences included trips to Egypt and Costa Rica, allowing students to gain invaluable insights that transcended traditional classroom learning."
The senior class of 74 was offered $15.1 million in scholarships, with $2.4 million dollars accepted in scholarships.
Warriors Baseball was the 2024 sectional champion team.
The 2023-24 sports year at Covenant Christian High School was marked by exceptional performances across our 19 varsity teams. Throughout the fall and spring seasons, our athletes demonstrated outstanding dedication and skill, achieving significant competitive milestones.
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In the fall, our athletes won 2 sectional team championships, with 2 teams advancing to regionals. The spring continued this trend of excellence with 2 more sectional team championships and an impressive showing by 1 individual sectional champion, who also qualified for regional competition.
This year, our athletic program included 253 athletes and was supported by 45 dedicated coaches.
Our athletes and coaches have worked tirelessly to uphold and advance the high standards of Covenant sports, and we celebrate their hard-earned successes.
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At Covenant Christian High School, we define athletic success not just through individual or team achievements though we are proud to celebrate many such accolades but by our ability to cultivate Christian student athletes who become leaders both at our school and in the wider community This year, we are particularly proud that 10 of our athletes, representing 14% of the graduating class, are continuing their sports careers at the collegiate level, promising to make significant impacts on their college teams.
Additionally, our athletes' commitment to integrity and fair play has been consistently recognized, with numerous students receiving accolades from the Indy Star for their exemplary sportsmanship throughout the year.
These acknowledgments underscore the depth of character and dedication our students bring to their disciplines, truly embodying the spirit of Covenant athletics We celebrate not only their competitive successes but also their development into individuals who uphold and champion our core values.
ALUMNI
This past school year, our dedicated team traveled over 3,000 miles to visit 14 campuses, engaging with 45 alumni who have taken diverse academic paths. These visits have provided rich, insightful feedback that showcases the lasting impact of a Covenant education.
Alumni Engagement Highlights
Our alumni continue to thrive in their respective fields and campuses, often citing their preparedness to handle college's academic and cultural challenges as a direct benefit of their Covenant experience. The feedback from these visits has been overwhelmingly positive, with many alumni expressing that they feel well-equipped to manage their coursework and engage meaningfully in campus life During our visits, alumni shared how their involvement in student organizations and active participation in campus faith communities have been particularly rewarding. These engagements not only reflect their ongoing commitment to personal and spiritual growth but also highlight the strong foundation built during their time at Covenant.
New Goals for Alumni Visits 2024-2025
Based on the feedback received, we have set ambitious goals for the coming year:
Increase Campus Visits: We aim to expand our reach by increasing the number of campuses visited, particularly focusing on those with higher enrollments from our 2024 graduates
Enhance Participation: We plan to include more faculty and staff in these visits to foster deeper connections and insights.
Implement Alumni Feedback: Key suggestions from alumni will help us refine and enhance the visit program, ensuring it continues to meet the needs and expectations of both current students and graduates.
These initiatives are designed to strengthen our alumni network and enhance the support system available to our current students, ensuring they are as prepared, connected, and confident as the alumni before them.
Visit our page, covenantchristian.org/alumni, to find events and share your contact information to get involved in future alumni events!
ARTS
This school year, Covenant Theatre delighted audiences with two outstanding productions. "Cheaper by the Dozen" brought to life the humorous and heartwarming challenges of a large family, while "The Clockmaker’s Daughter" captivated with its mystical tale set in a fictional Irish town. Both plays showcased our students' diverse talents in acting and stagecraft, highlighting Covenant's commitment to excellence in the arts and education.
Join us next season for more inspiring performances that promise to entertain and enjoy our community
OF THE STUDENT BODY PARTICIPATED IN FINE ARTS
57% 42% OF 2024 SENIORS IN FINE ARTS
Jane Lathrop, National Scholastic Award winner
In 2024 All 4 choirs (Chamber, Treble, Basso, and Concert Choir) received Gold at ISSMA this year with Chamber receiving a Gold with Distinction, and three instrumental students received a Gold rating at ISSMA State Solo
You can read “Little Feathers” here.
Congratulations to ninth-grader Jane Lathrop for winning a National Gold Medal with her short story "Little Feathers," placing her work in the top 8% of 340,000 submissions nationally. This exceptional achievement ranks Jane among notable NSA alumni like Joyce Carol Oates and Stephen King as a high school National Scholastic Award winner.
COMMUNITY
This year at Covenant Christian High School, our community has been enriched by several key events that brought us together and highlighted our commitment to experiential learning and engagement
David Neville at Covenant, Spiritual Emphasis Day 2024
We were honored to host David Neville, an Olympic gold and bronze medalist, who visited our school to share his inspiring journey for Spiritual Emphasis Day. His message about dedication, love, and faith left a profound impact on our students and staff, reinforcing the values we cherish as a community This special event provided our students with a unique opportunity to learn from a world-class athlete about overcoming challenges and loving people well.
The Opening of the Cove Coffee Shop
A significant highlight of the year was the opening of the Cove Coffee Shop, a student and teacher-led initiative that has quickly become a favorite spot on campus. As part of our DECA program, this venture not only serves delicious coffee but also offers practical business and marketing experience to our students The Cove is a perfect example of how academic concepts can be applied in real-world settings, providing handson learning opportunities that prepare our students for future success.
Gone Servin’ 2024
Another cornerstone of our community engagement was the annual Gone Servin’ event, where students, staff, and families dedicated a day to serving local nonprofits and community organizations. This initiative not only helped strengthen community bonds but also allowed participants to put their faith into action, making tangible impacts in the lives of others. Partners this year included Love Where You Are, ICS, and Camptown
These events are just a part of how we build a strong, interconnected community at Covenant, dedicated to fostering an environment where learning and personal growth can flourish
The Cove Coffee Shop in action - Spearheaded by Mr. Fightmaster!
PARTNERS
2023-2024 Board of Trustees
Javier Calderon 1. Lisa Coleman 2.
Brent Freeman
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We are grateful for the continued support of our Covenant community. This year we were honored to bring online new scholarships and new donors. It’s the generosity of others that makes a Covenant education possible for families We thank God for your willingness to support the efforts here
As far as new scholarships, we were able to raise over $100,000 this past school year. We were also awarded a $102,000 grant from Indiana Emergency Assistance for Non-public Schools This provided us with the funds to add Interactive Displays, Chromebooks, COVID supplies, and online services for remote education.
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Catering
Aaron T. Gegg
Adam C. Ferkinhoff
Adam Johnson
Adam Reiss
Alaina Falk
Alan Brown
Alex Z. Robertson
Allison Clem
Amanda Davis
Amanda Schulz
Amy Niemeyer
Andrea Owens
Andrea Shriner
Andrew Shriner
Andy Goodwin
Angela Wildt
Anthony E. Cooper
April R. Hilliard
Ashley K. Unger
Ben Huckaba
Benjamin Lanius
Beth Herr
Brad Spencer
Bradley M. Laughlin
Brent J. Freeman
Brian Blackney
Brooke Behnke
Bruce Steinman
Calvin Davidson
Candie Rothenbuhler
Carl Newton
Carrie M. Bobbitt
Carrie Swearingen
Central Indiana
Community Foundation
Chad A. Canal
Charities Aid Foundation of America
Charles A. Anderson
Chris Hengge
Chris Hutchison
Chris Thompson
Chris Tincher
Cindy Cleary
Claudette Pickens
Clint McNamara
Connor Mark V. Strege
Craig Coleman
Curt Brough
CustomMed Apothecary, LLC
Dalena Jeffries
Dana Croner
Dana S. Kalachnik
Daniel Gurley
Daniel P. Egenolf
Darrel L. Huff
Dave Schwartzkopf
David Davis
David L. Trujillo, II
David Mann
David R. Pfeifer
David Radcliffe
Dawn Parker
Diane Colson
Donna Prichard
Eli Lilly and Company
Matching Gifts Program
Elise Lucero
Elizabeth Wilcox
Emily Hamrick
Emily Jewell
Emma K. Foust
Eric Foust
Francis J. Cavanaugh, Jr.
Fred E. Cruz, Jr.
G. Michael Goodwin
Gary Venable
Grace College
Grace D. Boxell
Greg E. Kleine
Heather Lefebvre
Hendricks County
Community Foundation
High Point Realty Group
Hope A. Notter
J.D. Resley, Associates Inc.
James Kimmerle
James L. Graham, Jr.
James Long
James Stanley, Jr.
Jane Taylor
Jason Blackney
Jeff Bassett
Jeffrey M. Ruemmele
Jeffrey Terp
Jerome R. Schafer
Jerry Ryan
John Hensel
John Holmes
Johnathan A. Ryder
Jordan Meier
Joseph Flatt
Justin Fuller
Kacey S. Crane
Karen Reffitt
Kathleen Gainey
Kelli J. Halderman
Kenneth Kimmerle
Kent Susud
Kim Mourer
Krista Shields
Kroger
Kyle Wilson
Lamb Farms Inc.
Lance A. Pfeifer
Larry Moore
Laura Burks
Leah Thompson
Levi Boxell
Lisa Colson
Luan Voehringer
Mallory Puckett
Margaret Novak
Marisa C. Smith
Mark Davis
Mark J. Nebergall
Mark Swearingen
Mark T. McDonough
Marlena Stroud
Matt Byers
Matt D. Haskett
Matthew Dix
Matthew E. Maudlin
Matthew Heuss
Max Hudspeth
McCaela Thompson
Meghan Johnson
Mellissa Davidson
Messer Construction Co.
Micah Wolfe
Michael Simmons
Michael Twyman
Microsoft Matching Gift Program
Mike Fightmaster
Nathan Awwad
National Christian
Foundation Indiana
Nicholas Melloh
Nicholas R. Thompson
Old National Bancorp
Outsiders Coffee LLC
Perry Hines
Remodel Health
Rick Alvis
Robert Fishburn
Robert Trout
Ryan Bacon
Sam Crane
Samuel Schinderle
Sandra Cook
Schafer Real Estate LLC
Schoolhouse Fare
Scott Brendler
Scott Neville
Scott Voehringer
Sean M. Bird
Seismic Software
Shannon Tatom
Shannon Wildman
Shawn Hitchcock
Staci Neville
Stephanie Brough
Stephen C. Unger
Stephen J. Akard
Sue Spencer
Suni D. Johnson
Sysnovation, LLC
Tabatha Jones
Teresa Collins
Terry Ward
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.
The Spark Coffee LLC
The Stone Table, Inc.
Thomas J. Mattick
Thrivent
Tim Corbin
Timothy T. Tang
Troy Kelley
Tyler Wildman
William Sheldrake
William White
Thank you to all who have made a Covenant education possible. We are so grateful.
