2017-18
COVENANT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Covenant Family, When people ask me how things are going at Covenant, I simply respond, “God is working through an amazing team of people to do some amazing things.” Perhaps that is because we boldly, faithfully, joyfully, and intentionally engage the world for the sake of the Kingdom. I am profoundly grateful to serve alongside men and women who love the Lord, the Word, their families, and their subject matter - in that order! If that progression were to ever be skewed, we could not rightly provide the excellent, Christ-centered education for a life of scholarship, leadership, and service promised in our mission. While we certainly delight in the brief moments of joy that accomplishments may offer, it is our identity in Christ that defines us. Yet, pursuing excellence is a good and right response to the gifts of life and talent that we have received. It is how we participate in enlightening minds, inflaming hearts, and transforming lives. As you read these snapshots of what God is doing through Covenant, I hope you will be inspired to be a part of our community. For the Kingdom,
Andy Goodwin
2017-18 School Stats
16 355
AP CLASSES TOTAL STUDENTS
12:1 18
STUDENT/TEACHER
RATIO VARSITY SPORTS
18
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
FACULTY & STAFF Tyler Wildman, English 12 Teacher & Department Head, was awarded the Lilly Teacher Creativity Grant this year. The grant is funded by the Lilly Endowment, and only 100 of these $12,000 grants are awarded each year. Mr. Wildman’s grant focuses around dictionaries and reference guides, and he will meet with authors and lexicographers around the US in Texas and Massachusetts, as well as spend some time in Oxford, UK, studying the OED at Oxford University. Mr. Wildman is the fifth Covenant teacher to receive this award.
70% 326 NEARLY
Mr. Goodwin became Dr. Goodwin in 2018.
OF TEACHING STAFF HAVE AT LEAST ONE MASTER’S DEGREE
19:12 MALE TO FEMALE TEACHING STAFF FACULTY RATIO
COMBINED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
ACADEMICS Class of 2018 Highlights 92% (4 Year) .05% (Military/ Undecided)
3% (2 Year)
$12.1 SENIOR CLASS OF 89 STUDENTS OFFERED
MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS
58% 84%
3.5 GPA OR BETTER 3.0 GPA OR BETTER
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engage the world An emerging worldview within a deepening faith helps cultivate a love for Christ and a desire to engage the world. Therefore, education must be more than what happens in the classroom. That is why a Covenant education engages its students with internship opportunities, state and national clubs, and domestic and international trips that challenge and cultivate their worldview. That is why we welcome international students to our campus. This year our students had the opportunity to visit England, Spain, Nicaragua, Israel, and Haiti. And we engaged with students on our campus from Kenya, China, South Korea, and Vietnam, as well as short-term students from Guatemala and Spain.
Covenant’s international students traveled to New York City for Spring Break
68%
RECEIVED ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA
73%
TOOK AN AP CLASS AS SENIORS
y l l a n o i t n e t in A Loving Community is one that joyfully pursues Christ in faith, hope, love, freedom, grace, and truth. Each Friday morning, our Covenant community pauses to gather for Morning Assembly. This is a time when we intentionally engage in God’s Word as a family - hearing from senior students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Spiritual Emphasis Day occurs every other year when we set aside an entire day to focus on God’s Word and growing in truth. This year we hosted author James K. A. Smith, with messages that centered around The Calling of the Christian School: Prophetic, Public, Missional. Students were challenged to think about the purpose of our Christian school: “Christian schools are outposts that show the world something they forgot, but increasingly have an inkling that they know they are missing it. Christian schools are to become a front porch of the body of Christ.” -James K. A. Smith
A panel of Covenant Alumni were our special guests for this year’s first Assembly.
MINDS ENLIGHTENED. HEARTS INFLAMED. LIVES “My heart is strangely warmed by Covenant’s credo.” - James K. A. Smith
The C
S TRANSFORMED.
Covenant Credo
COMMUNITY 2017-18 Assembly Highlights
31
MORNING ASSEMBLIES THIS YEAR’S THEME
“God doesn’t leave us alone when we are struggling. We need to share our hurts with others so we can find healing and hope.” Ru’tah Kester (‘18)
4 16
ALUMNI SPEAKERS CLASS OF ‘18 SPEAKERS
8 3
FACULTY/STAFF SPEAKERS GUEST SPEAKERS
ATHLETICS
1&
STATE TEAM RUNNER-UP SEMI-STATE TEAM RUNNER-UP
2 8 1 14
REGIONAL TITLES SECTIONAL TITLES INDIVIDUAL STATE QUALIFIER
Warrior Soccer celebrates after scoring in the Regional Championship.
INDIVIDUAL REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
Joined in 2017
Warrior Baseball congratulates a teammate.
boldly Webster defines Warrior as “a person engaged in some struggle or conflict”. The Kneeling Warrior is not just a mascot. It is a symbol to our opponents and a reminder to our athletes that no matter how many wins we achieve through the struggle of competition, humility is to be at the heart of each one. Have we perfected that? No, but there are opportunities with every competition that allow our athletes to grow - even in the midst of heartbreaking loss. Boys Soccer experienced an incredible season leading all the way to the State Finals, but it ended with a 2-1 loss to Fort Wayne Canterbury. Coach David Pfeifer and his team received their runner-up medals, then stayed on the field to witness the winners receive their medals and pray with the their team. A bold statement? We think so. IHSAA Assistant Commissioner Paul Neidig took notice and tweeted:
Lady Warrior Tennis celebrates the program’s first Sectional Championship.
faithfully For our Fine Arts students, faithfully putting in hours at the studio or in rehearsals is where they discover the power of worshipping the Creator of the Arts with their time, talents, and dedication. This is where they learn to delight in someone else’s gifts. This is where they learn that what happens off the stage can be celebrated and encouraged just as much as what is presented on the stage, desiring to point others to Christ. “The purpose of the story or music or painting is to further the coming of the Kingdom; to make us aware of our status as children of God; and to turn our feet toward home.” - Madeline L’Engle
20
Fiddler on the Roof was Covenant’s
TH FULL-SCALE
THEATRE PRODUCTION
and performed to three sold-out audiences.
Isaac Huff (‘18) as Tevye in Covenant Theatre’s 20th production, Fiddler on the Roof.
FINE ARTS 2017-18 Fine Arts Highlights
71%
Victoria Inman (‘18) and Chamber Chorus perform “Once Upon a December” in Spring Spectacular.
40 40% 75
OF STUDENTS ENGAGED IN FINE ARTS
CLASS OF ‘18 PARTICIPANTS OF STUDENTS IN MUSIC COURSES
FINE ARTS CAMPERS
Kelene Howard (‘20) performs with Dance Team.
VOLUNTEERS
12,522
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Here is the breakdown the 12,522 hours our volunteers joyfully served:
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS: 154 ADMINISTRATIVE: 41 ATHLETICS: 1,197 CARE & APPRECIATION: 383 CONCESSIONS: 1,042 EVENTS: 665 FACILITIES: 4,163 FINE ARTS: 2,766 LUNCH PROGRAM: 953 SPORTS CAMPS: 681 ATHLETICS BOOSTER CLUB: 477
Elaina Derrer (‘18) and mother Denise worked side-by-side for Gone Servin’ 2018.
joyfully That’s how we describe the way our volunteers serve: from daily maintenance to concessions, from serving lunch to creating costumes, from filing paperwork to hosting at our events, from inspiring young summer campers to caring for our staff and faculty, and much more. We value them and the time they dedicate to making a difference.
Students pause for a photo while serving at the Julian Center.
Dr. Croner volunteered with his daughter Caroline (‘18) at Growing Places Indy.
Covenant alumni, staff, faculty, students, families, and friends enjoy the evening at Covenant Celebrates!
99 Meadow Management, LLC A Cup Above Coffee Catering Aaron & Jill Wilson Aaron T. Gegg Abby McDonough Alan & Emma Brown Alexa R. Riemenschneider Alexandra N. Smith Alexis M. Priesthoff Alexis Wooden Amanda Brown Amelia K. Lampen Andrew & Laura Gossel Andrew & Laurie McNeil Andy & Jamie Goodwin Andy & Marcy Gaston Angela K. Wirth Anna M. Wright Anne Zahnd Annie Taylor Ashlyn Lambert Avon Orthodontics Bailey Family Dental, PC Barbara A. Koewler & Randall M. Watson Betty J. Huston Bill & Donna Bennett Bose McKinney & Evans LLP Brad & Bethany Spencer Bradford & Laura Siek Bradley J. Zahnd Brandi Fishburn Brent & Alexandra Freeman Brent & Sarah Thompson Brian & Brenda Fike Brian & Kelli Gatewood Brooke Reed Bryan & Heidi Yates BuyCellWireless Group C. Matthew & Heather Frazier Calvin & Mellissa Davidson Caroline E. Croner Charles & Mary Lofton Charles & Pauline Kurtz Chris & Kelsey Russell Chris & Monica Hengge Chris Hutchinson Christopher & Diane Colson Coach’s Driver Education Conner R. Krizan Corey and Julie Ford Craig & Lisa Roeder Curtis & Doris Atteberry Curtiss & Jennifer Wall Cynthia Wills Damon & Terri Howell Daniel & Jan Egenolf Daniel P. Fillenwarth Daniel S. Watson Darrel & Andrea Huff Darrell & Ann Fleming Dave & Karen Schwartzkopf Dave Wigington David & Amy Tripple David & Carolyn Parent David & Janet Bollman David & Michelle Rader David & Nancy Gruesser David & Robin Steiner David & Shawna Tully
David R. Pfeifer David Sewell Denise A. Derrer Dennis & Victoria Towles Don & Amy Atteberry Don & Phyllis Laskowski Don & Rebecca Moran Donald & Billie Kappel Donald & Caryn Fishburn Donovan CPAs and Advisors Duane & Patricia Lane Dwayne & Jennifer Bronger Eddie & Cheri Prather Elaina M. Derrer Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Elise Orr Enbridge Foundation, A Component Fund of the Greater Houston Erik & Mandy Cooper Estate Of Martha J Miles Francis & Melanie Cavanaugh Jr. Ganesh & Julie Ghooray Gordon & Marilyn Denton Greg & Judi Kleine Greg & Lynn Turner Gregory & Kimberly Velligan Hendricks Power Cooperative Hendricks Regional Health Highpoint Global Indiana High School Athletic Association InFaith Community Foundation Integrity Refractory Irvin & Rosemary Thomas Isabel G. Bostick IU Health West Hospital J-And-D Solutions, LLC J.D. Resley, Associates Inc. Jacob & Emily Ward Jaen D. Stevenson James & Connie Schreiner James & Cynthia Priesthoff James & Florence Leigh James & Jeanne Wilson James & Jennifer Stanley Jr. James & Judy Van Curen James & Laura Burks James Sloan James Spear Jamie Britton Blanck Jeanie Wood Jeff & Amy Niemeyer Jeff & Kim Hastings Jeffery & Ifen Donovan Jeffrey & Tamra McClintic Jerome & Lori Schafer Jerry Ryan Jessica Reiss Jim & Dana Croner Jim & Sue Spencer JoAnn Brackett John & Andrea Owens John & Brenda Pierce John & Kwang David John Hensel John Rothenbuhler Jon Page Jonathan & Andrea Shriner Jonathan & Lisa Dubke Jonathan & Marci Martin
Joseph & Michelle Hunt Joseph & Natalie Kopp Joseph Lafnitzegger Josh & Tara Kegeris Joshua & Kathleen Gainey Julie Wooldridge Justin & Ashley Fuller Justin & Kelsey Stephens Kacey E. Shriner Karen Reffitt Kathy Lemen Katie Thompson Kaylee Gatewood Kevin & Karen Stockton Kraig & Suni Johnson Lance & Lisa Colson Larry & Deborah McWhorter Larry & Jennifer Reagan Larry & Paula Wright Libbe K. Hughes Lt. Col. Alvin L. Gray Jr. Marc & Teresa Fishback Marilyn K. Terew Mark & Amber Nebergall Mark & Carrie Swearingen Mark & Danni Brayer Mark & Denise Miller Mark & Elaine Angermeier Mark & Elizabeth McDonough Mark & Shelley Notter Mark Davis Marshall & Lelah Thompson Mary E. Garner Matthew & Judy Heuss Matthew & Margaret Novak Matthew Dix Max & Kathryn Hudspeth Michael Bird Michael C. Johnson Michael Twyman Michelle Fulbright Mikayla A. Cleary Mike & Kim Fightmaster Minor Prophet Studio Monte & Teresa Collins Nancy Conger Nathan & Kiersten Gast National Christian Foundation Indiana Nicholas & Mccaela Thompson Noel & Ina Paul Nolan Schafer OrthoIndy Paige E. Colson Patrick & Esme Kenny Paul Lofton Perry & Lisa Hines Philip & Laura Shinn Plainfield United Methodist Church R & T Pride Corp Rachel Heuss Rachel L. Davidson Ray’s Trash Service, Inc. Regan & Lori Roberts Regions Financial Corporation Foundation Rev. & Mrs. G. Michael & Sarah Goodwin Rich & Dianne Harcourt Richard & Kelli Halderman Rick & Jane Taylor Rick & Julie Alvis
Robert & Beverly Donovan Robert & Nancy McLaughlin Robert & Renee Fishburn Robert & Sarah McDonough Robert & Sharon Trout Rodney & Cynthia Cleary Rolls-Royce Ron & Jane Colson Russ & Penny Fowler II Russell & Ruth Pulliam Ryan & Darcey Threlkeld Ryan Sebree Sara A. Wright Sarah M. Davidson Schwab Charitable Fund Scott & Casey Brendler Scott & Luan Voehringer Scott & Michelle Flatt Scott & Shay Daugherty Scott Neville Sean & Michelle Lampton Sean & Monica Bird SEI Excavating Corp. Shauna M. Sartoris ShepCo Commercial Finishes SportQuest & Ministries Stanton & Laura Bryan Sr. State Farm Insurance Stephanie Anderson Stephen & Carol Highsmith Stephen & Lisa Carr Stephen & Valerie Beard Steve & Beth Herr Steve & Betsy Walker Steven & Sandra Jones Tanya Mulamba Ted Everett Farm Equipment LLC The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. The Kula Foundation The Steiner Living Trust The Stone Table, Inc. Theresa Mason Thomas & Barbara Parell Thomas & Teresa Craig Thomas & Vicki Featheringill II Thomasina Plikuhn Tim & Kimberly Wilson Tim & Marcia Fuller Tim Wilson Timothy Lofton Tina Magee Todd & Heather Scoggins Todd R. Scoggins Tommy Featheringill Tony & Sandra Johnson Tony A. Johnson Trent & Angela Lambert Vern Elkins Thomas K. Parell Vickie Renbarger Wesley & Linda Sanders Wesley E. Sanders William & Danelle Butler Jr. William & Kathleen Reno William Butler William Reno
DONORS Covenant is about Kingdom work, and we’re grateful for those who contributed to that work this year. The dollars raised by our generous donors make more Covenant stories possible so that students are equipped for a life of scholarship, leadership, and service outside of this place.
2018*
WHY GIVE TO COVENANT? “A Covenant education is without a doubt one of the best in the city and probably state. However, there’s more to a Covenant education than academics. One of the pillars that strengthens the school and supports the academics is the rich community that Covenant offers its students and families. The relationships between students, families, faculty and staff can be, and often are, life-long. We’ve witnessed the positive impact the faculty and staff at Covenant have had on our sons, as well as their classmates. Helping a deserving high school student reap these same benefits is an honor.”
2017
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT INCOME
$457,966 $257,839
NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
$369,709 $214,785 *April 30, 2018 YTD
Larry & Jennifer Reagan Covenant Parents: Conner (‘13), Ryan (‘16), Cameron (‘19)
“We give to Covenant to help a deserving student to be able to attend. We didn’t realize how many students receive aid so that they can go to Covenant. If we would have known it was available, our children might have gone there. The education as well as spiritual influence is superior and it is evident in a large majority of people that have graduated from Covenant.” Tom & Vicki Featheringill Friends of Covenant
Covenant Celebrates 2017 was held at the historic Fountain Square Theatre.
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