Christ Presbyterian Academy Annual Report 2013-14

Christ Presbyterian Academy ANNUAL REPORT

2012-13 Board of T rust ees Vot ing Members Bruce Williams (Chairman) Jay Clarke Angie Gage Steve Jackson Llew Ann King Bill Mooney Clayton Price The Rev. Scott Sauls John Thompson

Non-Vot ing Members Richard Anderson Anne Purdy Rhonda Smith Nathaniel Morrow Matt Moore

2012-13 PAREN T SUPPOR T FELLOWSHIP (PSF ) Board of Directors Mary Lisa and Mike Gingras, President Lori and Jeff Orr, President-Elect Kim and Charles Crews, Sec./Treasurer Valerie and Brad Duvall, Julie and Jeff Cook, Prayer Ministry Karen and Mark Hattan, Debbie and Donn Beam, Faculty and Staff Appreciation Kate and Grant Jackson, Parent Education Trish and David Cooper, Elementary School Committee Catherine and Henry DePhillips, Middle School Committee Lori and Jeff Orr, High School Committee Angie and Rob Gage, Melissa and Dan Hutts, CPA Dads

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2012-13 Administ r at ive Le adership

Richard Anderson, Headmaster Nathaniel Morrow, Assistant Headmaster & High School Principal Rhonda Smith, Middle School Principal Anne Purdy, Elementary School Principal Katherine Koonce, Academic Dean Matt Moore, Executive Director of Operations Paula Flautt, Artistic Director Mike Ellson, Athletic Director Cover photo: View of High School from the East Playscape waterfall Printing: Parris Printing

Message From Leadership Bruce Williams, c h a i r m a n , b o a r d o f t r u s t e e s Richard B. Anderson, h e a d m a s t e r

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” — III John 4 Dear CPA Family, Welcome to our 2013 Annual Report, which commemorates the 28th year of Christ Presbyterian Academy since our founding in 1985.

The following pages are filled with glimpses into an eventful, richly blessed year. Among numerous highlights, by God’s grace we: assisted Christian families in helping more through athletics while bringing home multiple than 1,200 students come to know God, evaluate championships. all knowledge and all life by His truth, and live instilled the value of service in students by transformed by His truth for His glory. reaching into our community through service completed the second school year in our new High School building—and introduced the “house” concept to foster both unity and spirited competition among students. cheered on students who achieved a record number of academic honors, including three National Merit finalists. watched spellbound as another season of outstanding Fine Arts performances unfolded. enjoyed seeing boys and girls grow in character, confidence, and camaraderie

days, toy/coat/food drives, and missions opportunities.

celebrated commencement for the Class of 2013—our 22nd graduating class—whose members received more than $8 million in scholarship offers, were accepted to 86 colleges and universities, and are attending 36 schools in 15 states and one foreign country. grew to 1,254 alumni, an increasing number of whom are becoming CPA parents themselves. and many, many more…

To all who are part of our CPA family—parents, students, faculty members, volunteer leaders, alumni, prayer warriors, and other friends in the community who love and support our Academy’s mission—we say “thank you.”

As we continue into the 2013-14 school year—which marks a time of transition to a new headmaster beginning July 1, 2014—we trust that our faithful God will continue to grace us with His spirit, leading and guiding us to continue equipping students to go forth, from this property, and “walk in the truth” for the advancement of His kingdom.

As always, Soli Deo Gloria: To God Alone Be the Glory for the great things He has done, is doing and will do.

Blessings,

Bruce Williams

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Richard B. Anderson Headmaster

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Preschool - a world of discovery

During the past year, CPA Preschool continued to enrich the children in our program during their critically important early season of life – a time filled with growth, exploration, increasing independence, celebration, fun, joy, and so many “firsts”.

A visit to the preschool on any given day would reveal an environment that was purposeful and productive. Children were encouraged to take spiritual, social, physical, and academic steps that built confidence and character.

With the goal to encourage and nurture each individual as they develop their relationship with God, we delighted in seeing the children begin to discover their God-given gifts.

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Some of the highlights of this year included the introduction of iPads to the Pre-K Fours and Fives. The iPads were used to support concepts learned in meaningful and interactive ways and the children easily adapted to the technology.

Teachers began using the curriculummapping program, Atlas, working in collaborative teams to develop their lesson plans.

Science Time became a muchanticipated activity and the children were intrigued with numerous science-based experiments.

Research shows that preschool-aged children are at the optimum stage in their cognitive development to learn a second language so Spanish was introduced.

Children age three and older participated in Spanish classes each week with an onsite instructor. Hearing the classes speak this language with enthusiastic response was a highlight.

The East Playscape, dedicated in late spring of 2012, offered endless hours of fun and learning. While the children planted gardens, played games, watched the waterfall, and enjoyed the beautiful, natural play space, they grew in creative expression, social development, and physical well-being.

The year passed quickly for all of us. It has been truly a joy and a privilege to help these children begin to discover how they are designed and who they are destined to become.

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Elementary School - launchpad for learners Anne K. Purdy, p r i n c i pa l

Once again, God showed Himself faithful in our elementary school during 201213. Time and time again over the past 28 years, we have been privileged to see children begin the year in the late summer and blossom into more of who they are destined to become, in Christ, and as learners, throughout the fall, winter and spring. This year was no exception. We are deeply grateful to all of our teachers, our parents—especially our PSF parent volunteers—and, of course, our students who made this past year a memorable one.

Among the highlights (and there truly are too many special moments and stories to include here) are: • We spent the first full year in our East Playscape, providing a creative outdoor environment for children to learn, play, laugh and experience God’s creation.

Also, a 1/3-mile walking trail was completed on the West Playscape.

• Our Academic focus continued to build skills, explore and provide strategies to equip our students with the collaboration, creativity and communication ability necessary for living and working in the 21st century.

Focus activities that enhance the learning

experience included a variety of field trips, the Living History Museum, serving as docents at the Hermitage, and the annual trip to Nature’s Classroom.

• Destination Imagination and Chess Club encouraged students to get involved in extracurricular activities.

• It was again a privilege to worship with and teach students through weekly chapel times, learning old hymns (sometimes new to the students), enjoying current praise songs (“10,000 Reasons” was a favorite), and learning from God’s Word. One student favorite was exploring our life journey as we read the allegory Hinds Feet on High Places.

It can truly be said, this was another great year at Christ Presbyterian Academy. We thank and praise the One who called us to this work and thank you, parents, for sharing with us the children He has entrusted to you.

Soli Deo Gloria!

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Middle School - out of the ordinary Rhonda Smith, p r i n c i pa l

I remember when the package arrived, addressed to me from the United States Senate. Inside I found a thick-woven American flag and a note that read, “At the request of the Honorable Bob Corker, United States Senator, this flag was flown for Christ Presbyterian Academy, in honor of your 8th Grade Class Trip.” In 22 years of trips to Washington, D.C., we have never received a flag! I couldn’t believe it. But in 32 years in education, it’s never meant so much.

It started last year, when Elizabeth Ponder moved to Franklin from Fort Campbell.

In many respects she was a typical 7th grade girl, with long brown hair and a sweet smile. She seemed to like CPA, studied hard and fit right in with her new classmates. Philip Clarke (8th) said, “I didn’t really have any classes with her or anything. When I saw her around the halls, I just thought she was a normal middle-school girl.”

But Elizabeth Ponder isn’t typical, and this year—our 8th grade class learned life’s most important lesson: No one is.

When we began making preparations for the 8th grade trip to Washington D.C., Elizabeth’s mother agreed to speak to the 8th grade class about Elizabeth’s father, MSG James W. Ponder III, known to everyone as Tre Ponder of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR).

“She told us Tre was known for being the first to go and fly Chinook helicopters through the Al-Qaeda traps that they’d set around the mountains,” said Philip.

“He’d be the one flying Chinook dodging the shots.”

dullest and most uninteresting person you talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship...There are no ordinary people. There are no mere mortals.”

“She told us he left during their honeymoon to go fly a mission overseas,” Jessica Freeman (8th) remembers. “Mrs. Ponder said that they never said goodbye, but they always said I love you.”

When we went to Washington, D.C., Elizabeth had the responsibility and honor of placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. While we were there, a JAG officer, a friend of Elizabeth’s father’s who now works at the Pentagon, made time in his day to come to the Arlington Cemetery and see Elizabeth. After watching her place that green wreath with the yellow ribbon, he looked her in the eye and said, softly, “you have become so beautiful.”

The students were mesmerized by Elizabeth’s fathers’ commitment to his country and his courage in the face of danger. Mrs. Ponder showed pictures of her husband in uniform and with Elizabeth and her sister Samantha. She showed photos of him in Afghanistan and then pictures of the family vacations.

And she told a group of riveted 8th grade students the tragic, uncomfortable truth.

Elizabeth’s father was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. Mrs. Ponder lost a husband, and Elizabeth and Samantha lost a dad.

At the end of that teary, emotional day in Chapel, I remember Philip Clarke walking towards me, shoulders slumped, face whitened. He said, “I had no clue, Mrs. Smith. I had no clue.”

In his essay “The Weight of Glory,” C.S. Lewis wrote, “It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the

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She is beautiful. This seemingly “normal” middle-school girl carries with her the weight of glory. And so do the rest of them.

Every day I have the incredible privilege of walking the hallways with middleschool students. Every day I have the honor of loving these children who are growing and changing and in the midst of suffering that they might not understand for years to come. Every day I have the opportunity to know there are no ordinary people.

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High School - in all things Nathanial H. Morrow, a s s i s ta n t h e a d m a s t e r , p r i n c i pa l

I have been gripped with a song as of late, “Build Your Kingdom Here” by Rend Collective Experiment. As I listen (which is often), it reminds me of our core purpose as followers of Christ: to glorify God as He works through us to build His Kingdom here on earth.

I am often asked, in light of the growth and changes CPA has experienced, how we will stay true to our mission.

I typically point to the people God has brought to our Academy: the men and women who walk intimately with Jesus, who pair passion for students and their area of expertise—who teach our students to recognize and affirm truth, dispel fallacy and be effective leaders in their future domains using the different programs offered as a facilitator. And this is true, this is what we do, it is our DNA, the core essence of who we are and why we exist. But how else does it happen? How fully integrated is this Christian worldview that we espouse?

“Build Your Kingdom Here”

“Let the darkness fear Show Your mighty hand Heal our streets and land Set Your church on fire Win this nation back Change the atmosphere Build Your kingdom here We pray”

This is the refrain from the song. As I was on a jog one morning (which is not often), God began to show just how many ways His kingdom is being built at CPA both inside our hallways and in the larger community. Some are very intentional—instruction, prayer, team devotionals, worship, service projects—but others happen organically, as desires for significance, to be a part of something larger, a longing to love and be loved as a part of community “leaks” out of our students.

As I reflect on the specific 2012-2013 year, immediately I think of the Houses.

While dividing the students into four houses who compete against each other annually for the Anderson Cup seems like an easy decision, it is important to note that it cost our students (especially the Seniors) a great deal. And while it may not seem like much, they had to give up the senior hallway, class competitions, and many more of the traditional, treasured roles the senior class fulfills.

So how does this correlate to a Gospelcentered school? The House concept is inherently others-focused, designed to foster new relationships within each grade but also grow the bonds vertically from youngest freshman to oldest senior. It builds community, stretches typical teenage social norms, provides belonging, and generates an enthusiasm for others. Most important, it was born of sacrifice to enrich the lives of everyone in the high school by seniors who wanted to leave their beloved school better than

they found it by loving it and each other enough to change it.

Reflecting on the year, Class President Robert Brown said, “I look back at a successful year filled with unsuppressed joy and unrelenting excitement. I now look forward into the future of CPA, and I can see the legacy of the class of 2013 living through these houses. Yet I believe our legacy will live on not only through the houses, but also through what these houses represent…a desire to stand out from those around us and stand up for those below us.”

I love this, because it is just like God to show up in the small ways, in the unexpected ways and then watch them have significant impact. It is a reminder that when we look outside ourselves and toward others, it changes things. While you will not see Scripture plastered all over the Houses, and when you watch them compete it may look more like students just playing, it is really God’s way of whispering, I am in all things, big and small, fun and reverent.

So when you see our students painted in their colors, screaming out their chants, decorating hallways, having tailgates, raising their flags or loading trucks full of toys and canned goods, let it be a reminder that God IS building His kingdom here.

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Technology for Learning

and popular educational blogger, Lori Elliott, to teach our Preschool-12 faculty more about how to integrate technology into the learning environment. Teachers who are tentative about their technology skills, as well as those for whom it is second nature, all learned together, helping one another and using their teaching minds to anticipate how students might benefit from this learning.

As an educator, the process of learning— the challenge, the grappling, the growth— has always fascinated me. There is an art and a science to the learning process, and our faculty knows this full well. They witness the beauty and complexity of this process in their students every day, and they participate in ongoing learning themselves as they seek always to hone their teaching practices. The emphasis in our faculty professional development in recent months has been on the use of technology for learning.

Ms. Elliott speaks throughout the nation to hundreds of schools each year, and she has tens of thousands of educators who follow her blog. She updates it daily with the latest trends in all facets of teaching and learning, including technology. After visiting our school and teaching our teachers, she posted the following on her blog:

The black hole of “all that I still don’t know about technology” can strike fear in any of us adults who are not “digital natives”, as our children are, but rather are “digital immigrants”, only recently indoctrinated into the culture of technology.

“Last week I had the privilege and honor to visit and share ideas with the extraordinary teachers at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Tennessee.

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• Building a culture of responsible use of technology, grades Preschool through 12 • School-issued email addresses, grades 7-12 • Personal tablet devices allowed but not required, grades 9-12 • Classroom sets of iPads used in select grades, Preschool through 12

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Ask my family, I am still talking about my experience. This wonderful Academy Preschool-12 is the perfect example of a positive community in the classroom, best instructional practices, and seamless integration of technology in learning. Bravo, CPA friends! I love the work you are doing!”

My impression of our faculty was confirmed. The CPA teachers hold a professional hunger to learn—a desire always to grow in the knowledge of their field, to improve as practitioners, and to seek the One who brings the learning and the growth. They are, in my mind, the embodiment of the art and science of learning: accepting the challenge, grappling with new ideas, and growing as professionals—all the while passing their love of learning on to their students.

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• Continued emphasis on culture of responsible use of technology, grades Preschool through 12 • Personal iPads required, grades 9 and 10

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On a recent professional-development day, we hired a nationally-known speaker

Katherine Koonce, academic dean

• Continued emphasis on culture of responsible use of technology, grades Preschool through 12 • Personal iPads required, grades 7-12

• Personal tablet devices allowed but not required, grades 7-8 and 11-12

• Consistent use of classroom iPads and laptops, grades Preschool-6

• Increased use of classroom iPads and laptops, grades Preschool through 6

• Majority of textbooks available digitally, grades 7-12

• Increased number of digital textbook options, grades 7-12

• Begin adoption of digital textbooks in some subject areas, grades 7-12

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God in Science

Dr. Sarah Musser, High School Science Instructor

I recently did a Bible study focused on the book of Esther. Interestingly, the author pointed out that the name of God is not mentioned in the book of Esther.

Not once. What is so fascinating is that throughout the entirety of Esther, God is at work, and you see the fingerprints of the Author on every page. When I started teaching AP Biology in 2010, I devoted hours of time each day to pouring over the AP Biology text. Like the book of Esther, I recognized the mighty works of God in creation without the mention of His name.

I couldn’t help but see Him in the minor details of photosynthesis. He blew my mind over and over again when I learned to what great extent the structure of even the smallest molecule played in its function. The leaf is flat in order to maximize light exposure. Tiny pores on the surface of the leaf open and close

There is design and purpose in everything that we study in science.

When students understand this truth, it brings to light that they, too, were created with a specific design and purpose. to allow carbon dioxide in and oxygen out. Water climbs up from the ground against gravity because it was designed to stick to itself and to the cells in the tree.

That God would go to such great lengths to provide oxygen for all of creation is astonishing. There are no coincidences. It is beautiful.

Teaching biology from a Christian world view, I believe, offers hope. Our Creator loves us so much that no detail has been

left to circumstance. There is design and purpose in everything that we study in science. When students understand this truth, it brings to light that they, too, were created with a specific design and purpose.

Dr. Sarah Musser (pictured above with students) is a science instructor at CPA High School.

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Exceptional Merit

Eight seniors in CPA’s Class of 2013 were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious academic distinction among U.S. students.

The program honors high-achieving students by awarding National Merit Scholarships and naming students as Finalists, Semifinalists, and Commended Scholars.

Four seniors were named National Merit Commended Scholars (scores better than 97% of test-takers in their state): Emily Orr, daughter of Lori and Jeff Orr; Lydia Beall, daughter of Leslie and Bob Beall; Virginia Williams, daughter of Mary and Bruce Williams; and Alyssa Shofner, daughter of Stewart Shofner.

Four seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists (scores better than 99% of test-takers in their state): Mary Monroe, daughter of Cathy Robinson and Trey Monroe; Samuel Troxel, son of Lori

and Scott Troxel; William Gilman, son of Geniese and Tom Gilman; and Anna Wyse, daughter of Dawn and Eric Wyse.

Three of the seniors then received the highest honor of National Merit Finalist: Monroe, Troxel and Gilman.

“We want to affirm our students who do especially well academically and achieve distinctions, such as becoming National Merit scholars,” said Nathaniel H. Morrow, assistant headmaster and high-school principal. “We celebrate their accomplishments and acknowledge all who have helped them along the way to reach this high level.”

Asked to reflect on certain teachers and classes at CPA that had shaped them into nationally recognized scholars, the honorees credited a wide gamut of instruction and a standard of excellence across the Academy.

“I feel I would be doing a disservice to

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narrow it to one teacher,” Troxel said. “In general, what I have loved about CPA is that I know the teachers really care about me. I’ve learned a lot from all of them.”

Williams echoed the sentiment. “The teachers I have had here haven’t just wanted me to pass their classes; they have wanted to know me, and for me to understand what I was learning.”

(L. to R.) Archie Troxel, Emily Orr, Will Gilman, Anna Wyse, Alyssa Shofner, Virginia Williams, Lydia Beall, Mary Monroe

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Service Mindset

Service puts faith into action. Serving others turns our focus outward, deepens our compassion, and teaches gratitude and generosity. Service gives us opportunities to live out God’s truths and be transformed for His glory.

Through service, we give and yet so often, we receive.

charity that collects and distributes shoes to those in need. Sixth-grade students, writing in class on the topic “empathy”, wanted to participate. Each sixth grader brought a pair of shoes, joined with a kindergarten- or first-grade student in prayer for the recipient and together placed the shoes in the donation bin.

The Academy emphasizes service in the development of the “whole child”, in support of the mission statement, and in obedience to God’s Word. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

Younger students created placemats and welcome signs for guests at Room at the Inn.

During the 2012-13 school year, the CPA community served people locally, regionally, and globally.

Elementary-school teacher Kimberly Price, as well as several CPA elementaryschool families, spent time in Honduras building houses. The relationships continued when several CPA families returned to serve in Honduras on a 2013 spring-break trip.

Elementary-school students enthusiastically collected 684 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based

Middle-school students participated in monthly service projects throughout the year including the annual coat drive, Coats for Counties. In the past four years, middle-school students have collected over 2,000 coats for the city of Nashville and surrounding counties.

Proceeds from the annual Cake Bake (more than $3,000) were donated to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Sixth graders chose an organization to serve all year, and many families participated.

Each student shared about the experience at the Sixth-Grade Service Celebration last spring.

The high-school students participated in a canned-food drive to support

Graceworks Ministries in Franklin. This house competition brought in donated items with a total weight of 4,690 lbs.

At Christmas, senior Charlie Merritt suggested a toy drive to assist soldiers’ families at Fort Campbell. The response was overwhelming. Students K-12 participated and the campus overflowed with toys, dolls, bikes, stuffed animals, puzzles, action figures, and games. Two moving trucks were required to transport the donations.

High-School Service Days found advisory groups and parent volunteers assisting organizations all over the greater Nashville area. Senior Anna Wyse served at Thistle Farms and summarized her experience, “That’s what this whole day was about – not just actions of service but also community and relationship.”

“2323 Old Hickory Boulevard has truly been a ‘sending’ entity; a ‘launching pad’ for the work of the Kingdom,” comments Headmaster Richard Anderson, “It is a joy to see what God is building and the hearts He is touching from the gates of this campus to the ends of the earth.”

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Fine Arts - The Process of influence Paula Flautt, a r t i s t i c D i r e c t o r

What pops in your mind when you hear “art”? Starry Night by Van Gogh? DaVinci’s Mona Lisa? A Remington wild-west sculpture? Or does the term “art” have a broader definition for you? Does it include music by Lady Antebellum or the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre or maybe the film Lincoln by Steven Spielberg?

Many books, articles, and treatises have worked to define art. We all know it is sensory — auditory, visual, textural, spatial. And, certainly it requires our engagement on intellectual, emotional and spiritual planes to plumb what the artist is reflecting beneath the material choices, chord progression or comic patter. And it does have an effect. To quote visual artist Wesley Hurd: “Today the arts constitute a dynamically influential, culture-creating-and-shaping power. Given the character and nature of our postmodern culture, art… generates a culture with the power to move, shape, and influence masses of people in ways we could not have imagined a hundred years ago…” (“Thoughts on Art and Its

Making”, Gutenberg College Great Books, This spring we heard testimony of this from the Class of 2013, who shared that http://msc.gutenberg.edu/authors/r.%20 their work over four years in the arts had wesley-Hurd). made a difference in their lives: Art has the power to influence people, but it doesn’t start that way. It is born through process—a sometimes very messy process to understand and shape through paint, chords, step combinations, film frames or blocking notes to end up with something that will in fact, speak to others.

A lot of finished art product was made this year by CPA students as any audience member can attest who attended Coffeehouse Theatre, Willy Wonka, The Curious Savage, Instrumental Showcase, MS Showcase, ActFest, Framed Perspectives, Bye Bye Birdie or Spring Jubilation. But it is through the art processes leading to these products that has served student growth in ways that not only affected their art, but also their other academics and their lives as a whole. With broadened capacities like: • Visual-spatial abilities • Observing, envisioning, and engaging • Perception and discernment • Willingness to experiment and ability to shift direction • Concentration, discipline and confidence • Creative and flexible forms of thinking • Reflection and self-assessment

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• “Learning how others think and create has helped me learn better techniques to improve my own skills…”

• “I have learned to adapt into a new environment with new people” • “I’ve learned patience” • “How to challenge and support each other in a way that allows you to experiment and discover who you are” • “Has helped me to more easily express my own opinions and feelings” • “Has helped me grow not only as a performer, but also as an individual” • “To express myself and glorify God” During this year, CPA students have created good art and made good product.

But, more importantly, in fine arts classes, honor societies and events, they have engaged in significant processes of the arts so that not only art growth happened, but life growth also occurred.

From that growth, seeds for influence, from Academy students into this world, will germinate.

CPA Fine Arts

Equipping students to be salt and light in today’s culture through the arts.

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Athletics - A winning legacy Mike Ellson, at h l e t i c d i r e c t o r

However, the primary reason we have athletics at CPA is to serve our Lord and to serve others through sports. As missionary and Olympic sprinter Eric Liddell (featured in the classic film Chariots of Fire) once said, we desire to “feel His pleasure” when we compete, Since we officially began an athletics and this is best accomplished simply by program in 1987, thousands of individuals have been affected through doing our best.

I Timothy 4:12 speaks to the the way we have conducted ourselves importance of the example we set as both in competition as coaches and believers in word, in conversation, in players and in the stands as fans charity, in spirit, in faith, and in purity. cheering on our Lions to be the best that they could be.

As we move ahead, let us continue to One cannot help but notice how much the Lord has blessed Christ Presbyterian Academy on the courts and fields over the past 26 years of athletics at CPA, including during the 2012-13 school year.

So why do we have athletics? Is it to win championships or receive college scholarships? Of course not. Such results may occur—many did over the past year—and we are appreciative when they do.

build a legacy that is “Christ-centered and others focused”, always mindful of the fact that people are watching the athletic program at CPA. In all that we do, Soli Deo Gloria—to God alone be the glory!

T eam A chie v ements • Girls’ Soccer District, Region, Sectional, A-AA State Champion • Girls’ Basketball District, Sectional, AA State Champion; Boys’ Basketball District, Region, Sectional, AA State Champion • Football District Champion, State Semifinalist • Volleyball Regular-season District 10-AA Champion, Region Semifinalist • Girls’ & Boys’ Golf Region Tournament I n d i v i d ual A chie v ements • Jessica Clarke, Girls’ Cross-Country State Runner-up • Tatum Wade, Girls’ Swimming 200m Free State Champion • Lucas Spickard, Boys’ Singles Tennis State Champion • Jay Baker, Boys’ High Jump State Champion

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Volunteer Velocity - Moving Us Forward

In 2012-13, volunteers served CPA almost every day of the year—from early morning to late at night.

Volunteers prayed, assisted teachers and staff, planned fellowship opportunities, supported curriculum-driven events, ran committees for athletic and fine arts events, served meals, and offered their time, talents, energy, and resources. Countless hours were sacrificially given.

Volunteers worked tirelessly alongside faculty, staff, students, and families. With their priceless contributions, lives were transformed.

CPA volunteers make a world of difference.

Thank you.

Here are just a few of the 2012-13 areas of volunteer service that impacted our community:

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Parent Support Fellowship • CPA Dads • CPA All-Pro Dads • Annual Consignment Sale • Registration staff • Welcome Home DEN-ner Tailgate • Community Enrichment Series • Learning About Learning with Katherine Koonce • “Modern Parents Vintage Values” An Evening with Daystar Counselors • Parent Book-Study Discussions • Bible Study with Stacy Clayton • Prayer Retreats for Faculty and Staff • Faculty and Staff In-Service Luncheons • Admissions Events – support and hosts • Senior Father-Daughter Dance, “It’s Your Knight” • Mother-Son /Father-Daughter Events • ES Room Parents • Grade-Level Fellowships • Grade-Level Parent Coffees/Teas • ES/MS/HS Special Events • Service Days Drivers • New-to-CPA Family Mentors • Teacher Appreciation Committees • Grade-Level and All-School Prayer

• Production Chairs/Committees • Costumes • Concessions • Make-up & Hair • Props • Publicity • Set • Tickets • Middle School Musical • Travel-Study Chaperones • Fine Arts Field-Trip Chaperones • Arts Branch Chairs - Vocal Music, Visual Arts, Dance Team, Band, Broadcasting

• Sports-Teams Parent Coordinators • Gate Workers for all home sports events • Concessions for all games in the Den and Varsity Gym • Athletic facilities work days/special projects • Coaching-staff support

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Commencement - reflections

Every year the ritual begins: students laugh as they try on commencement attire. They take pictures of their friends in the strange-fitting mortarboards and the voluminous graduation gowns.

Ms. Wallace attempts in vain to coerce seniors to turn in their graduation orders before the deadline. Families insist on formal photos. Invitations are sent to grandparents and friends. Always too quickly for the parents and often not soon enough for the students, the day arrives. CPA celebrated its twenty-second graduating class, the Class of 2013, on Sunday, May 26.

This group of students entered the Sanctuary that day as a class, just as they have done for chapels, for Grandparents Day, and for Elementary Christmas Programs. They listened to comments by Valedictorian Mary Bedford Monroe and Salutatorian Samuel Achibald Troxel.

They applauded recognition of Lydia Granered as Outstanding Senior,

Elizabeth Patton, winner of the Service Award, and Ben Hooper , honored with the Soli Deo Gloria award.

They stood in gratitude for retiring faculty members Deen Logan and Melonnie Klein and were inspired as one of their own, senior Cullen Williams, performed his original song “Reason”.

All too quickly, each student crossed the stage, accepted the long-awaited diploma, and moved the tassel from right to left. Vision sang the Academy’s alma mater, “Soli Deo Gloria”. The ceremony concluded, and we congratulated the newest CPA alumni. The individuals who together formed the unique personality of the Class of 2013 will now separate.

The realization is not lost on those who have gone before. It happens every year, but it never loses its poignancy.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice.

Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”

(2 Corinthians 13:11)

May the verse chosen by the members of the Class of 2013 guide and strengthen them on their God-chosen paths:

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College Choices - CLASS OF 2013 Members of the Class of 2013 received more than $8 million in scholarship offers, were accepted to 86 different colleges and universities, and are attending 36 schools in 15 states and one foreign country.

Jay Baker—Rhodes College Lettie Barrett—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Lydia Beall—Samford University Grace Bomar—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Robert Brown—Mercer University Sydney Campbell—Vanderbilt University Taylor Carpenter—Middle Tennessee State University Chris Charles—United States Military Academy Taylor Collins—Trevecca Nazarene University Maddie Constantine—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Abby Cook—Auburn University Lindsay Curtis—King College Grace Dustin—University of Missouri (Columbia) John-Luke Duvall—Mississippi State University Micki Dye—Tennessee Technological University Elle Eberle—DePaul University James Elliott—Furman University Molly Ellson—East Tennessee State University Kathryn Fisher—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Glenn Fleenor—Samford University Will Gilman—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Will Godwin—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Lydia Granered—New York University Dana Grassi—Harding University Sarah Hardman—Murray State University Jessica Hargrove—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Albert Herndon—University of Alabama Mary Peyton Hodges—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Grace Hogue—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Jack Hooper—University of Tennessee (Chattanooga) Ben Hooper—Covenant College Peyton Howard—University of Colorado (Boulder) Brandon Jean—Lincoln Memorial University Andrew Kingsbury—Liberty University Susan Lakoff—Lipscomb University 16 | Christ Presbyterian Academy | cpalions.org

Sam Landers—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Michaela Lee—Lipscomb University Faith LeGate—Lipscomb University Hannah Mathis— DePaul University Mallory McCullough—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Charlie Merritt—Gap Year (Music) Kendal Miller—Sewanee: The University of the South Albert Mitchell—Samford University Don Mitchell—University of Tennessee (Martin) Mary Monroe—Davidson College Abby Newman—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Sinclair Olin—Belmont University Emily Orr—Texas Christian University Miller Orr—University of Mississippi Sydney Pashley—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Elizabeth Patton—Samford University Andrew Peters—University of Tennessee (Chattanooga) Alex Phillips—Lipscomb University Elise Reinfeldt—Auburn University Hannah Roman—Samford University Meredith Roman—Belmont University Josh Russell—Lipscomb University Sean Russell—Columbia State Community College Girault Seger—Pace University Mary Katherine Sheets—Belmont University Alyssa Shofner—University of South Carolina Chase Smith—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Madison Smith—College of Charleston Mary Morgan Smith—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Lucas Spickard—Samford University Gabi Stephens—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Cartter Stout—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Shanti Taweel—McGill University Grant Templeton—Belmont University Hope Thomas—Wheaton College (following gap year) Lauren Thompson—Belmont University Olivia Tiner—Mississippi State University Archie Troxel—Tufts University Emily Wallin­—University of Tennessee (Chattanooga) Maeson Wampler—Texas Christian University Cullen Williams—Rhodes College Virginia Williams—Immersion Gap Year Program James Wilson—Mississippi State University Matthew Wilson—Mississippi State University Buck Wise—Columbia College Chicago Katherine Grace Woodall—University of Tennessee (Knoxville) Anna Wyse—Sewanee: The University of the South

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Alumni Faculty & Staff @ CPA

The Academy’s faculty and staff in 2012-13 included 12 CPA Alumni:

Special thanks to our CPA Alumni Board members for their hard work this year in collecting current alumni contact information, assisting with the CPA Alumni Community Homecoming Tailgate and the Almost-Alumni Cookout, and being the “voice” of CPA alumni in matters related to the Academy.

Pictured L to R: Anna Mitchell ’10, Sam Logan ’93, Ann-Haley White Poag ’01, Ty Jennings ’94, Johannah Gilman Paiva ’00, David Crenshaw ’05,

Charlene Beall ’03 5th Grade Teacher Sara Summers Camp ’95 Admissions Assistant Melissa Carpenter ’96 Learning Services Michael Ellson ’07 Assistant Technical Director Beth Graham ’03 3rd Grade Teacher Leigh Graham ’06 Preschool Lead Teacher Anna King Brannan ’04 High School Wellness Instructor and Athletic Trainer Daniel Moore ’93 High School Counselor Joseph Patton ’04 High School English Teacher Kimberly Price ’03 2nd Grade Teacher Emily Smothers ’07 Preschool Lead Teacher Katie Barlow Songer ’00 Middle School English Teacher

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37 children of CPA Alumni were enrolled at the Academy (including the CPA Preschool) during the 2012-13 school year.

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On March 1, CPA High School students enjoyed time away from their usual classes to listen to and visit with professional guests during the annual Career Day event at the Academy. More than 70 panelists – alumni, parents of alumni, current CPA parents, and community members – shared their professional experiences with the students.

Pictured L to R: Jenny Gill Day ’05, Johannah Gilman Paiva ’00, Caroline Anderson Holt ’00, Headmaster Richard B. Anderson, Nate Price ’05, Ty Jennings ’94

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Class of 2012 - in retrospect

At the end of the first semester of 201213, we invited a group of CPA alumni from the Class of 2012 to reflect on their experiences. Returning to campus was Cade Meinel (William & Mary), Elizabeth Poston (Rhodes), Nathan Sottek (Belmont), Clark Thompson (Ole Miss), and Abby Ward (Vanderbilt).

Headmaster Richard B. Anderson, Assistant Headmaster and High School Principal Nathaniel H. Morrow, and Academic Dean Katherine Koonce facilitated the roundtable discussion.

Through a series of questions, the alumni were asked in what ways had CPA prepared them for the next phase of life, and how had their outlook changed, if at all, since graduation? What were the surprises and how had they dealt with them?

When questioned about academic rigor, a common theme immediately emerged: CPA prepares students well. English was specifically mentioned as significantly easier in college due to the excellent instruction at the Academy, and the level of technology used in the classroom was consistently exceptional at CPA in comparison to the college experience.

Other college classes varied in difficulty, but most of the former students found themselves able to navigate academics successfully because CPA faculty taught them how to study. Time management, however, came as a surprising challenge.

These graduates had not expected the quantity of free time in college, and most found it difficult at first to manage their

time and find balance. Less structured schedules were a new experience.

Additional skills learned at the Academy that were noted and appreciated were independent and critical thinking and the ability to understand topics from a Christian worldview.

Cade observed, “For the most part, I feel prepared to fill in the blanks that the professors don’t. Independent thinking is something we learned at CPA, and that helps when you’re trying to put things together.” Elizabeth mentioned an assignment where she was able to write from a Biblical worldview as a strong basis for an argument. She explained, “If you write about ‘grace’, you’ve got to write about facts, not just what you feel or believe.” She appreciated the knowledge base from CPA classes that empowered her to write objectively about the Bible.

What did they miss about CPA? “Ms. Wallace’s announcements,” was a unanimous vote, but as the discussion continued, it was apparent CPA faculty had made a lasting impact. Teacher interaction, quality of teaching, and the understanding that CPA teachers care about their students were heartfelt sentiments. Abby agreed, “At CPA, all of the teachers want you to succeed, and they put effort into that.”

Another unexpected difference? These alums missed the community of CPA. They missed knowing people cared about them as individuals, deep relationships with friends, and being able to trust that

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others shared similar values. “… you have to work to be with people and to make time for people who share your values. They’re not just there all the time like at CPA.” Clark acknowledged. Their gratitude for CPA had grown since they left, and Mr. Anderson assured them this was not unusual.

Looking back on their years at CPA was gratifying, and the alums were excited for what lay ahead. As the discussion concluded, Nathan commented, “Everything depends on your intentionality, and you’re the only person who can influence that. Even though I’m only one semester out of high school, I can tell as I go later in life, it’s going to take even more intentionality to walk the path that you feel you’re supposed to walk.”

The graduates concurred with the critical need for intentionality. They were resolute to apply intentional effort to form quality friendships, become involved in a church, seek the right path in the midst of many conflicting choices, and most important, pursue Jesus.

One final word to the Class of 2012: Please, keep coming back!

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For Craig Burton ’94, life’s journey has taken him from the halls of learning at 2323 to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. Currently director of policy and government affairs for Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Burton serves as a federal health legislative and policy strategist.

After graduating from Hampton-Sydney College in 1998 with degrees in history and economics, Burton had the opportunity to join Senator Bill Frist’s staff as a health-policy advisor. He later served as deputy assistant secretary for legislation at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during the George W. Bush administration.

A member of CPA’s third graduating class, Burton attended the Academy from 5th through 12th grade. Among the many teachers he remembers fondly, Ms. Carol Robinson stands out. CPA’s first director of learning services and a math teacher for accelerated students (including Burton), Robinson “challenged me to not coast, to not settle for mediocrity, but to be a steward of the gifts God gave me,” he recalls.

Looking back, Burton also appreciates that his CPA experience “taught me to question, to think critically, to know what I believed, and to communicate and write effectively.”

Burton is quick to credit the Lord with guiding his path. “My career is through no achievement of my own. I’ve seen God work clearly throughout my career to place me in different positions in the Senate, in the Bush administration, and in the private sector.”

Headmaster Richard B. Anderson recalls Burton’s impact on CPA—and its impact on him. “When starting a Christian school, one question often asked is ‘What will be its academic rigor?’ CPA was able to challenge Craig; he responded ably to the challenge.

He has made his alma mater proud in the subsequent years since his graduation in 1994.”

On the home front, Burton has been married for 13 years and is the father of four children, ages toddler through 11.

Cameron Foltz ’09 entered CPA as a freshman in high school, the same year her mom began working in the Academy’s Fine Arts Department. Transitioning to a new high school was challenging, but Cameron remembers many teachers who reached out to her in those early days.

Richard “Sully” Sullivan ’07 is a member of the “13-year club”, attending CPA Kindergarten through 12th grade. The Academy was more than a school; it was family. He attended classes, went to sporting events, and worshiped at church with the same people for most of his growing-up years.

Visual Arts teacher Ms. Anna Caudill was a particularly inspiring instructor and mentor. “You don’t find that everywhere,” Cameron says. “Mrs. Caudill taught me how to unapologetically be myself. She does that so beautifully.”

“A lot of the friendships I developed are ones that will never go away, even as time and distance separate us,” he recalls. “We all have the same common denominator, which is cool.”

Over time, Cameron developed many close friendships. Those relationships were a lifeline for her during her senior year, when tragedy struck her family: her mother suddenly and unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord.

“I can’t stress how thankful I am that I was at CPA when my mom passed away,” Cameron reflects.

Teachers and friends rallied in support. They brought meals for her family and prayed for her. She gratefully remembers the outreach of compassion from Ms. Maria Jernigan, Ms. Sallie Wallace and Coach Margaret Raines – compassion that helped her complete her senior year during a time of grief.

The student body showed Christ’s love to Cameron and her family. They packed the CPA gym in support as she took her place with the CPA volleyball team to compete for the school’s first-ever state tournament appearance shortly after her mother’s funeral.

“CPA is such a special place,” she says.

After college, God led Cameron to San Diego where she works in business administration and event planning.

Cameron would encourage CPA students, “Don’t chase money, don’t chase comfort, don’t chase ‘safe decisions’ or feel like you have to ‘stick to the plan.’ I am having the time of my life and learning to rely on the Lord more than ever before. What an adventure He has for us when we’re willing to follow Him!”

Sully remembers his early years at CPA as a safe and encouraging place to be. He says he was a fairly “energetic” child. His kindergarten teacher, Ms. Susan Cline, and second-grade teacher, Ms. JeanneEllen Graham, both helped him learn self-control and the “time and place” to be outgoing and fun. But they never tried to control or subdue him in a way that made him feel ashamed of his personality.

Coach Mike Wall and Coach Matthew Work taught Sully about persistence and commitment on the sports fields, where he ended up being state runnerup in pole vault twice. Academically, Chemistry teacher Dr. Brooks provided a crucial foundation for his current career path in the sciences, and Spanish instructors Ms. Kerry Perry and Ms. Stephanie Garrett taught him language skills that he has been able to use in the mission field.

This academic and spiritual foundation has been inspirational for Sully as he prepares to graduate from dental school and enter private practice. He felt led to apply his medical skills to help the poor in Ecuador find relief from dental pain. He had no idea the impact it would have on him spiritually as well.

He was able to pray with Ecuadoran families and share about Christ while relieving them of pain. “It’s amazing how God uses something so small and meaningless as drilling on teeth to further His kingdom.”

Sully’s next big adventure is marriage. He met fiancé, Caroline Simpson, in a social-dance class at UT-Knoxville. The couple wed on August 31 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

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Alumni Updates Sam Logan ’93 and wife Karen live in

Franklin, TN, with their three children.

He runs the Sam Logan Real Estate Group under SilverPointe Properties.

Philip McGowan ’93 is Vice President of Client

Services at Seigenthaler Public Relations, where he has led many successful national media campaigns on environmental issues.

Laurie Whaley Roe ’93 and Jeremy Roe ’95 added

twin girls Eliza and Daisy to their family in April 2013.

Sara Yarborough Chang ’97 and husband Corey welcomed their second son, Derek Miles, in December 2012.

Karris Hudson ’98 lives in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, where she works as a full-time missionary and field director for Danita’s Hope.

J. Wes Yoder ’98 was a contributing essayist to

the book Nashville by Wildsam Field Guides.

He was also included in a photo spread about Nashville culture for GQ magazine.

Ty Jennings ’94 is in his 14th year of working with the Comfort Group. His wife Jessica and their three children recently moved to Brentwood, TN.

Elizabeth Patton Guthrie ‘00 celebrated the birth

of her second son, Simon Benjamin Guthrie, on January 15, 2013. He joins brother Lucas Patton Guthrie, born in April 2011.

Evie Coates ’95 is a contributing essayist to the

book Nashville by Wildsam Field Guides.

In addition to teaching art at the Ensworth School, she has started a unique communitytable dining experience with her family called Twelve at the Table.

Ian Campbell ’00 is using his experience in the tech market as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies in his new role as COO of NextInput, a top-ranked technology innovation company based in Atlanta.

Courtney Nelms Ashburn ’95 and husband

Robert welcomed their fourth child, daughter Eden Myla, on August 24, 2012.

Ashley Manuel Schot ’00 and husband Justin

welcomed a new baby girl, Mackenna Love, born on May 8, 2013.

Andy Patton ’95 and his wife Katie welcomed

their fourth son, Edward Bachman, to their family this year. Andy is now with MedSolutions based in Franklin, TN.

Chris Bradshaw ’96 and wife Laura welcomed

son Shane Nork on April 5, 2013. The family lives in Detroit, MI.

Todd Etue ’96 was named president of PSH, LLC. He and his wife, Kate Anderson Etue ’96 have three children.

Matt Lehman ’96 is a graphic designer (Matt Lehman Studios) and has done design work for ESPN, Maroon 5, CMT, the Oakland A’s, and eHarmony, among others.

Emily Price Burden ’99 and husband Dave welcomed their third son to their family this year. They live in Nashville, where Dave is a pastor at Midtown Fellowship Church.

Daniel Collins ’00 and his wife Elizabeth

welcomed their third child this year.

Johannah Gilman Paiva ’00 and her husband Luke welcomed their second child, Benjamin Kathryn Stone ’99 was married to Justin Rorhman Edward, on April 21, 2013. on April 19, 2013. They live in the 12th South area, and she recently started nursing school.

Amanda Sudano ’00 and husband Abner Ramirez

released a new EP, Heart Beats, in June 2013.

Their band name is Johnnyswim.

Taylor Siegrist ’96 is teaching creative writing and working on his Master of Creative Writing at University of North Carolina, Wilmington.

Julie Gunselman ’00 was married

Alison Cooke ’97 recently took a new job as

marketing manager at Mood South Central, an affiliate of Mood Media (formerly Muzak). She also owns her own business, Bayberry Moon Productions, showing outdoor movies on large screens.

Abby Black Neff ’00 and her family—husband Matt and sons Ty and Knox—moved to New Orleans in the summer of 2013, where Matt will work as a physician. They recently welcomed a new baby girl, Esther, into the family.

Gretchen Gaither Abernathy ’00 and husband Judson added a new son to their family, Theolonious George, on January 13, 2013.

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to Joshua Culp on June 15, 2013.

Julie works as a school counselor at Indian Lake Elementary in Hendersonville, TN.

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Christina McDonald ’00 was selected as one of two “Nashvillians of the Year” by The Nashville Scene for her work as a teacher at Nashville Prep Charter School.

Ellie Bannister Holcomb ’01 and husband Drew performed with their band, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, at Bonnaroo in June 2013. The band released their seventh album, Good Light, in early 2013. Ellie also released two albums—Rain for Roots, a collaborative project for children; and Magnolia EP. And in November 2012, they welcomed their first child, daughter Emmett Lucille “Emmylou”.

Ann-Haley White Poag ’01 and her husband, Matt Poag ’00, welcomed new son James

Weatherford “Weathers” Poag on August 8, 2012.

Whitney Southard Sorenson ’02 and husband

Taylor welcomed a new baby boy, Arie Kenneth Wolf Sorensen, on June 3, 2013.

Joseph Murrey ’02 and his wife Katie recently moved to Fargo, North Dakota, to plant an evangelical, non-denominational church.

Scott Greenwood ’03 and wife Melissa

welcomed their second son Joseph Rhodes Greenwood on October 8, 2012. His brother, Mac, loves teaching him about cranes, trains, and diggers.

Jennifer Davis Anderson ’01 and husband Morgan welcomed new son Lucas “Luke” Connor.

Shannon Ritchie ’00 married Scott Johnson on

October 5, 2013, and live in Murfreesboro, TN. Shannon spoke to CPA parents and students at the most recent 6th Grade Service Day Celebration.

Robert Kown ’01 is engaged to Naomi Prashad and will marry on March 29, 2014. The couple plans to reside in Nashville.

Lauren Hicks Siano ’01 and husband Joey

welcomed a new son, Ryan Joseph, on March 12, 2013.

Anna Williams King Brannan ’04 was married to Arthur Brannan of Atlanta on June 1, 2013.

Jennifer Clanton Lantz ’01 and her husband,

Linden, welcomed their second child, Lois Katherine, in April.

Sloane Southard ’00 and wife Emily Leonard

welcomed their first baby, Emily, in July 2013.

April Ring Stephens ’00 and husband Jeremy

added a new daughter to their family, Alexandra Jane.

Amy Burton Klinefelter ’01 and husband Chris

welcomed new daughter, Ann Logan.

Layla Scott Krog ’04 and husband, Paul, welcomed their second daughter, Mary Margaret, on February 23, 2013.

Joseph Patton ’04 and his wife Whitney

welcomed son Harvey this summer. They were also featured on the DIY Network Show Bath Crashers. Joseph currently teaches English at CPA High School.

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Alumni Updates Britney Syler Anderson ’04 and husband Kyle welcomed their first child into their family this spring. Daughter Kya Mae Anderson was born on April 15, 2013 and is such a blessing to both of her parents.

James Gilman ’05 recently spoke to Mrs. Garrett’s

Spanish IV class about his experience living in Costa Rica for the past year while working with Campus Crusade for Christ.

Sara Jung ’08, an avid rock climber, was featured in Scoop magazine, on the cover and in a feature article, about her passion for the outdoors.

Will Butler ’05 and wife Kristen were married in

October 2011, and they welcomed son William Lyttleton Butler, Jr. “Liam” on December 27, 2012.

Elizabeth Smothers Mockmore ’04 was married to Craig Mockmore on June 22, 2013. The couple lives in Nashville, and Elizabeth is a new math teacher at CPA High School.

Connor Lowery ’08 and Ashlee Franks ’08 were married last year and live in Nashville.

Connor works with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ashlee is a preschool teacher at Southgate Children’s Academy.

Ali Carroll Price ’04 believes that thoughtful

consumption and ethical sourcing can help to lift people out of the cycle of poverty. This has led her to partner with a college friend to start Lydali, an online retail shop that brings handmade and artisan products created around the world to the global market.

Ashley Berkompas Smith ’05 was married to

Fleming Smith on May 11, 2013. Ashley is working as a pharmacist, and the couple lives in Nashville.

William West ’05 lives in Seattle, Washington, and is HR Manager at Theo Chocolate.

Olivia Patton Terrell ’06 and husband Andrew now live in Madrid, Spain, where they are doing missions work. Olivia designs handmade jewelry for Olivia Terrell Jewelry & Metalworking.

Kendal Brinkley ‘07 opened Kendal Boutique in

Greenbriar Village in March 2012 and is currently a Tennessee Titans cheerleader.

Elliott Dyson ’07 and Samantha Stevenson Dyson ’08

were married on September 1, 2012. They live in Chattanooga, TN, where Elliott works as an area manager for Amazon.com and Samantha works for Parkridge Medical Center as a postpartum nurse.

Emily Smothers ’07 earned her Master of

David Crenshaw ’05 is in Vanderbilt Law School.

Education from Lipscomb University in May 2013. Formerly a CPA Preschool teacher, she is now teaching fifth grade at CPA.

He is serving as president of the Law and Business Society and recently made Law Review.

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Jay White ’98 launched a new company in

2012 called Blair & White Appraisals, LLC, specializing in residential real estate appraisals.

Jackson Nichols ’08 was married to Carly on

January 12, 2013. Jackson is a new employee at CPA.

Hannah McKerley Duke ’08 wed husband Weston in 2012. The couple resides in Memphis, where Weston serves with RUF at Rhodes College while Hannah is working with APG Office Furnishings as an interior designer.

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Abigail Delvaux ’08 graduated from UT-

Knoxville with a Masters of Education and is teaching algebra and geometry at Central High School in Knoxville.

2nd Lt. Tye Sanders ’08 is serving as a US Army

Field Artillery Officer at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Julianna Gilman ’09 and Trey Hendrick ’09 were married on December 15, 2012. This spring Trey graduated from UA-Huntsville with a degree in civil engineering, and Julianna graduated from UT-Knoxville with a degree in health and human sciences. The two live in Davidson, North Carolina, where Julianna has an internship with RUF at Davidson College.

Allyson Dobbins ’08 married Lyle Phillips on May 31, 2013, at CPC. Lyle is the founder of Mercy 29, a ministry to widows and orphans in Mozambique, Africa, and Andhra Pradesh, India. The couple resides and serves in Nashville.

Austin Watson ’09 recently started in the UTChattanooga MBA program and is working for the university’s police department.

Jacob Lee ‘09 married Nancy Jane Dekle from

Birmingham on January 5, 2013, in Birmingham, AL. They now live in Atlanta, GA.

Emily Grace Eytchison ’10 transferred to Lipscomb University, where she is studying advanced directing. This past summer she performed the role of Helena in the Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Callie Jensen ’09 married Jacob Krider on March 23, 2013 at Front Porch Farms in Charlotte, TN. They currently reside in Denver, CO where Callie is working for Wells Fargo Bank and is Luke Granered ’10 is the lead singer, guitarist, planning on going back to school to pursue a career in the medical field. Jacob is working in and songwriter for the band Better Off. Their first CD is set for a fall 2013 release. the construction industry.

Trent Fisher ’10 plays defensive back for the Auburn Tigers while also landing on the SEC Honor Roll for the past two seasons. Trent’s 60yard interception return for a touchdown is the seventh-longest interception for a touchdown in school history.

Will Franklin Chapman ‘09 was married to Jillian

Edwards on December 29, 2012. The couple resides in Nashville.

Abby Price ’09 recently traveled to South Africa for two weeks to serve those in need, and to Moldova on a medical mission trip.

Thomas Sanders ’09 graduated in May 2013 summa cum laude from The University of the South with a BA in English. He was awarded the Aiken Taylor Postgraduate Fellowship and will work for The Sewanee Review literary quarterly.

Misha Goetz ’09 released her first single in the spring and then her debut worship album this summer called Weight of Glory.

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Alumni Updates Georganna Greene ’11 was featured in the March/

April 2013 edition of Homecoming magazine, published by Bill and Gloria Gaither. The article included two of her paintings and explored her inspiration as an artist.

Alyssa Curtis ’11, as a sophomore at UT-Martin,

was a clutch performer for Skyhawks soccer, where she scored five goals, earning a spot on the preseason All-OVC (Ohio Valley Conference) Women’s Soccer Team.

Adelaide Isaacs ’11 interned with Choose to Invest

over the summer and taught in public schools in Kenya, East Africa. Over a 10-week period, the team worked in communities throughout Kenya and shared the Gospel with hundreds of school children.

Meredith Roman ’13 was selected in June as The Tennessean’s 2013 “Best of the Best” female student-athlete. She was all-Midstate in soccer and basketball, leading CPA to state championships in both sports over nine months—the school’s second basketball title in as many seasons.

Amy Maksimowicz ’11 as a sophomore at UT-Martin, was named to the preseason All-OVC (Ohio Valley Conference) women’s soccer team, where she has been a standout defensive player, recording two game-winning assists; and an OVC Medal of Honor student (4.0 GPA).

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Visit cpalions.org/alumni/contact to update your information.

Patrick Eytchison ’12 was accepted into the United

States Naval Academy Men’s Glee Club and, as a member, performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City this year.

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D E V E L OP M E N T

Development - A STEWARDSHIP REPORT Cal Cook, d i r e c t o r o f d e v e l o p m e n t & Al u m n i r e l at i o n s

Dear CPA Community, Thank you! This past fiscal year held tremendous blessings for the Academy. The 2012-13 year wrapped up on June 30, and we are thankful for your incredible generosity.

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who made a financial contribution to the Academy during the most recent fiscal year (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013).

Donor acknowledgment includes gifts designated to the Believe Capital Campaign, CPA Annual Fund, CPA Endowment, and Special Projects. Those who provided event-specific gifts are also included when proceeds benefited one of these campaigns or funds.

Again, thank you for your generosity and support. On behalf of the leadership and all of our faculty and staff at CPA, we deeply appreciate you and your family!

Soli Deo Gloria,

Cal C. Cook

Director of Development & alumni relations

2012-13 Charitable Contributions Gifts to the Believe Capital Campaign Gifts to the CPA Annual Fund Gifts to the CPA Endowment Gifts to Special Projects

Total Gifts

$ 334,777 $ 310,482 $ 511 $ 352,933

$998,703*

*A portion of the dollars raised through special projects went toward the completion of the Believe Capital Campaign

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Annual Fund – MAKING A DIFFERENCE Gifts as designated by donor: 52.1% Greatest Need 32.4% Athletics 9.7% Academics 4.6% Fine Arts 1.2% Financial Aid

Total ANNUAL FUND Giving:

$310,482*

A 138% increase in annual fund giving from FY 2011!

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100% CPA Board of Trustees | 100% CPA Leadership Team | 100% CPA Faculty and Staff | 52% CPA Parents

Greatest Need Financial Aid “Thank you for your trust in the Leadership of CPA. Giving to the Area of Greatest Need allows the Leadership Team to review the many needs across the entire CPA community and make a united decision on where your generous donation is best put to use.”

Matt Moore

Executive Director of Operations

“Thank you for giving to financial aid through the CPA Annual Fund. Your generosity enables families going through a difficult time financially to have an opportunity for Christian education.

Sometimes a few thousand dollars can make a difference for a family! The Lord turns our ‘loaves and fishes’ into great blessings!”

Kathy Mitchell

Enrollment Specialist & Assistant to the Headmaster

Academics

“Thank you for providing teachers with technology and resources that enable them to engage students more deeply and increase learning of important 21st-century skills. Thank you for giving faculty opportunities to attend conferences in order to further hone their excellent instructional skills and to share best teaching practices.

Thank you for joining with us to make the CPA classroom an integral part of our dynamic and challenging learning community.”

Athletics

“Thank you for the kind gifts received on behalf of athletics.

Your generosity reminds me of how good our families have been through the years, and it is a demonstration of your belief in our athletic program at CPA.” Mike Ellson

Athletic Director

Katherine Koonce Academic Dean

Fine Arts

“Thank you! Because of your gifts to Fine Arts through the Annual Fund our halls have been equipped with new visual arts display panels, the Dance Team wears new uniforms, new lighting instruments illuminate events in the Event Center and Fellowship Hall, and a new HD camera is available to record it all!

Your generous and timely contributions made many things possible for our students this year. Thank you for making the difference!”

Paula Y. Flautt

Artistic Director

2012-13 Annual Fund Volunteer Committee The 2012-2013 Grade-Level Representatives were: Andrea and Matt Emigh (PS) Kim and Troy Nunn (K) Shannon and Brendan Finucane (1st) Kellie and Mac Purdy (2nd) Elizabeth and Jay Dykstra (3rd) Pamela and Chris Daugherty (4th)

Lisa and Bob Frutchey (5th) Kate and Richard Stout (6th) Tara and Omar Hamada (7th) Kim and Brad Blevins (8th) Tina and Tony Myers (9th) Sheryl and Vince Roman (10th) Tina and Gary Zegiestowsky (11th) Ginger and Randy Smith (12th)

We would like to offer a very special thanks to the inaugural Annual Fund Volunteer Committee. These parent volunteers worked in conjunction with the Development and Alumni Relations Office to encourage participation in the CPA Annual Fund.

THANK YOU for your support of the CPA Annual Fund!

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Believe – the opportunity continues “The top priority for the CPA Board of Trustees for this year is the completion of the capital campaign. Thank you for believing in and investing in the mission of Christ Presbyterian Academy. With all of us joining together and with God’s blessing, I believe we can complete the goal by the end of this year.”

Bruce Williams, Chairman, Board of Trustees

Completion Goal:

Raise $3.1 million by

December 31, 2013, to complete the $13 million campaign

What has resulted from the Believe Capital Campaign?

God has grown our campus, and we are expanding our outreach and influence for His Kingdom through His provision. The campaign encompasses many improvements here on our campus. The new High School building is the most visible change with 85,000 square feet of educational space.

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Other improvements included:

Renovation of the Middle School and Elementary School buildings New playground and an innovative playscape New parking areas Renovations of Fellowship Hall, the Chapel, and the Sanctuary Updated entrance and directional signage

WHO ARE YOU? HOW CAN YOU HELP? I have already made a one-time gift.

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To give to the Believe Capital Campaign or learn more about the new completion plan, visit cpalions.org/believe.

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Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Adams Advanced Financial Planning Corporation Mr. and Mrs. William Ahrens Mrs. Jenny Aiken Mr. Fred Aiken Mr. and Mrs. John Ambrose American Constructors Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ames Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Amonette Mr. and Mrs. Warren Amyx Mr. and Mrs. Tony Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Andres Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Brett Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Maurie Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. John Arndt Mr. and Mrs. Brett Arsta Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkinson Atkinson Construction & Associates LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert Avinger Mr. and Mrs. Andre Bahou Ms. Diane Baker Ms. Janet Baker Mr. and Mrs. Jim Baker Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barger Mr. and Mrs. John Barlow Ms. Melanie Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Barton Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Barton Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bates Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beall Ms. Charlene Beall Dr. and Mrs. Casey Bearden Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benny, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Benton Miss Taylor Berner Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bevins Mr. and Mrs. Burt Birchfield Mr. and Mrs. John Black Ms. Megan Blalock Mr. and Mrs. David Blessington Mr. and Mrs. Brad Blevins Mrs. Jean Bolding Mr. and Mrs. Rob Bomar Ms. Tracie Bonds Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Boozer Ms. Elizabeth Borah Ms. Andrea Boulier Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bowron Box Tops for Education Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Eric Brandon Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brannan Ms. Catherine Brewer Mr. and Mrs. John Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brian Mr. and Mrs. Clay Bright Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brolund Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brooks Ms. Stephanie Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brown Mr. and Mrs. David Brown Mr. and Mrs. Luke Brown Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Ron Buck Mr. and Mrs. William Burke Mr. and Mrs. Russ Burns Mr. Hedge Burt Dr. & Mrs. William Burt Mr. and Mrs. Bill Butler Mr. and Mrs. Brian Butler Mr. and Mrs. George Butler Mr. and Mrs. Will Butler Mr. and Mrs. Alan Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. David Calloway Mr. and Mrs. Randall Calvert Mr. and Mrs. Brian Camp Mr. and Mrs. Woody Camp Mr. and Mrs. Curt Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Steve Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Victor Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Tony Carletello Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carlisle Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carnahan Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carpenter Ms. Melissa Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. William Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Carter Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Castellucci Mr. and Mrs. Shane Caudill Dr. and Mrs. Chip Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Brent Chance Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Chance Mr. and Mrs. Steven Chapman Dr. and Mrs. David Charles Ms. Paula Charles Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Jay Clarke Mr. John Clay Mr. and Mrs. Donald Claytor Mr. and Mrs. William Cleland Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cline Mr. and Mrs. Rankin Clinton, III Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cloar Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Clonce Mr. and Mrs. John Coates Dr. and Mrs. Cully Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Cole Ms. Kathryn Collins Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Collins Mr. and Mrs. Matt Compton Mr. and Mrs. Doug Condidorio Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Cone Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Conley Mr. and Mrs. Tom Connor Mr. and Mrs. Cal Cook Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Cook Mr. and Mrs. Terry Cook Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cooley Mr. and Mrs. Chaz Corzine Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cothren

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Couey Mr. and Mrs. Alan Coverstone Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cox Mr. and Mrs. William Cox Mr. and Mrs. David Crace Mr. and Mrs. Eric Crafton Mr. and Mrs. John Craig Ms. Joanna Cranford Rev. and Mrs. Carter Crenshaw Mr. and Mrs. David Crenshaw Mr. Daniel Crockett Dr. and Mrs. David Cross Mr. and Mrs. Chip Crunk Mr. and Mrs. John Crunk Mr. and Mrs. Randy Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Jon Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Mark Custodero Mr. and Mrs. Chris Danelz Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Daugherty Mr. and Mrs. Michael Daugherty Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dauphin Mr. and Mrs. Eric Davis Mr. and Mrs. George Davis Mr. and Mrs. Keith Davis Mr. and Mrs. Collier Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deaton Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DeYoung Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DeBlock Mr. and Mrs. William Delvaux Mr. and Mrs. John Denton Dr. and Mrs. Henry DePhillips Mr and Mrs. Andy Dial Mrs. Deanna Dickerson Mr. and Mrs. David Dickerson Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dickey Mr. and Mrs. Rick Dickinson Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dickson Mr. and Mrs. John DiModica Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dincauze Dr. and Mrs. John Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dobbins Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dorris Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dreps Mr. and Mrs. David Drummond Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Duck Ms. Kathy Duke Mr. and Mrs. Steven Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dustin Ms. Heather Dye Mr. and Mrs. Jay Dykstra Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Dyson Mr. and Mrs. Josh Easter Ms. Liz Eberbach Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edgens Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Edgil Educational Outfitters Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Jason Edwards Mr. and Mrs. John Elefante Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eller Rev. and Mrs. Ben Ellis

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellis Mr. Michael Ellson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ellson Mr. and Mrs. Ken Emigh Mr. and Mrs. Matt Emigh Mr. and Mrs. David Enoch Mr. and Mrs. Brian Epps Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ervin Mr. and Mrs. Todd Etue FCA Venture Partners Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Fenoglio Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ferrari Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. Dan Field Mr. and Mrs. David Filson Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Finucane, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Finucane, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Joe Flautt Mr. and Mrs. Todd Fleenor Mr. and Mrs. Richard Flohr Mr. and Mrs. John Florek Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Francis Mrs. Carole Francis Franklin Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Freeman Mr. Fred Friton Mr. and Mrs. Bob Frutchey Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Fulcher Mr. and Mrs. William Fulkerson Mr. Max Fulwider Mr. and Mrs. Greg Funk Mr. and Mrs. Sam Funk G-Lites Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Gage Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garrett Mr. and Mrs. David Garvin Mr. and Mrs. Sunil Geevarghese Dr. and Mrs. David Gibson Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gilman Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gingras Mr. Bill Godwin Mrs. James Godwin Ms. Dana Goodman Gould Turner Group Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Grable Ms. Beth Graham Ms. Leigh Graham Mr. and Mrs. William Graham Graham’s Lighting Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Langley Granbery Mr. and Mrs. Per Granered Mr. and Mrs. Tom Grassi Mr. Vasi Grecu Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Greene Mr. Chester Grice Mr. and Mrs. Steve Groves Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Gunter

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Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Guy Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Hackney Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hall Dr. and Mrs. Omar Hamada Mr. and Mrs. John Hambrick Mrs. Mary Len Hamill Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. William Hansard Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hardin Mr. and Mrs. William Hardin Dr. and Mrs. Chandler Hardman Mr. and Mrs. Chris Harriet Mrs. Harriett Harris Harris Teeter Ms. Sally Harrison Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Hasenbank Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hattan Mr. and Mrs. Boxwell Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hawley Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes, III Mr. and Mrs. Mike Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hays Mr. and Mrs. Steve Haywood HCA Caring for the Community Dr. and Mrs. Paul Heil Mrs. Cheri Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Herman Mr. and Mrs. Ed Herndon Mr. and Mrs. Danny Herron Mr. and Mrs. Scott Heuerman Mr. and Mrs. James Dean Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Paul Higdon Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Higgs Ms. Julie Hight Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hill Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hogue Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holladay Mr. and Mrs. Lee Holmes Mr. James Holston Mr. and Mrs. David Hooper Mr. and Mrs. Mark Horton Mr. and Mrs. Todd Horton Mr. and Mrs. Randal Houk Mr. and Mrs. Ben Howard Dr. and Mrs. Jason Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Greg Huddleston Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hudson Humana Ms. Mary Humphrey Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hutchins Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hutts Mr. and Mrs. Steve Irwin Mr. and Mrs. Alan Isaacs Mr. and Mrs. Alan Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Grant Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jackson Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Art Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Dana James Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jamison Mr. and Mrs. Brent Jean

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jennings Ms. Carrie Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Ty Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jernigan Mr. and Mrs. Amanda Johnson Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Rip Johnson Mr. Richard Jonardi Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jones Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jones Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Jones Mrs. Alice Jones-Toledo and Mr. David Toledo Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Jordan Mrs. Sandra Juarez Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jung Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keck Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Keeble Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Keegan Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelly Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Kemp Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kickert Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kiern Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kimbrough Mr. and Mrs. Matt King Mr. and Mrs. Wes King Mr. and Mrs. David Kitchen, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kite Mr. and Mrs. Howard Klausner Mr. and Mrs. Don Klein Ms. Jennifer Kloke Mr. and Mrs. Dick Koonce Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Korn Ms. Jennifer Kraus Mr. and Mrs. Eric Krodel Kroger Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kruse Mr. Tae Ho Kwak Mr. and Mrs. David Landers Mr. and Mrs. Don Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lawson LCF Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lee Lee Company Legacy Kicking LLC Mr. and Mrs. Kevin LeGate Mr. and Mrs. Eb LeMaster Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lenger Dr. and Mrs. John Leonard Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard Mrs. Mary Lambeth Lester-Gomez Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leuellen Mr. Howard Lewis Ms. Kim Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Alan Light Ms. Laura Littleton Mr. and Mrs. David Logan Mr. and Mrs. Kelley Lovelace Ms. Dina Lyell

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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lynch M.A.Y. Construction Co. Inc. Ms. Kathryn MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Drew Maddux Mr. George Malo Mrs. Carolyn Mansfield Mr. and Mrs. Al Manuel Dr. Kristen Marciel Mr. and Mrs. Rob Marlow Mr. David Marmolejo Mr. and Mrs. Ingle Martin Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Martin Mr. and Mrs. Tim Martin Mr. Bob Mason Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mason Mr. and Mrs. Lance Massey Dr. and Mrs. Mal Mauney Mr. John Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Art Mayernick Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mayernick Mayernick & Associates Ms. Sarah McCandless Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. George McClellan Mr. and Mrs. Andy McCloud Mr. and Mrs. Tot McCullough Mr. and Mrs. John Mark McDougal Mr. and Mrs. Johnny McDougal Ms. Laura McFadden Mr. and Mrs. Trey McGinty Mr. and Mrs. Durand McIntosh Mr. and Mrs. Michael McKerley Mr. and Mrs. Mark McKnight Mr. and Mrs. Scott McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Victor McLean, III Mr. and Mrs. John Mark McMurtry Mr. and Mrs. Brian McNiel Mr. and Mrs. Bob Meador Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mech Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Meienburg Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Merritt Mr. and Mrs. Jim Meystedt Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Miller Mr. and Mrs. Andy Miller Mr. and Mrs. Derek Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller Dr. and Mrs. Eric Millican Mr. and Mrs. Brent Milligan Mr. and Mrs. David Mingle Mr. and Mrs. Clif Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mitchell Ms. Erin Molitoris Dr. and Mrs. Trey Monroe Moo Creative Media, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mooney Mr. Steve and Dr. Morgan Moor Mr. and Mrs. Cory Moore Mr. Daniel Moore Mr. and Mrs. Gary Moore Mr. and Mrs. Jason Moore Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Moore Mr. and Mrs. Woodie Moore Mr. and Mrs. Hennie Morris Mr. and Mrs. Russell Morris Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mote Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mountain Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy Mr. Ryan and Dr. Sarah Musser Mr. and Mrs. Paul Myers Ms. Peggy Myers Mr. and Mrs. Tony Myers Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mykeloff Mr. and Mrs. James Myrick Mrs. Jean Myrick Mr. and Mrs. Adam Nagel Mr. and Mrs. Nick Nail Nashville Sporting Goods Co. Neighbor MD Management LLC Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Nesbitt Mr. and Mrs. Stephen NeSmith Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nester Mr. and Mrs. Phil Newman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newton Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nischan Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Nischan Northwestern Mutual Mr. and Mrs. Mike Norton Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nuismer Mr. and Mrs. Troy Nunn Mr. and Mrs. Kent O’Hara OccuSure Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Oliver Omega Apparel Incorporated Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Orr Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Orr Educational Outfitters Mr. and Mrs. Ben Overall Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Owens Mr. and Mrs. Scott Parker Mr. and Mrs. Wally Parker Ms. Katie Parks Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie Parris Mr. and Mrs. Khris Pascarella Mrs. Susan Paszalek Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Pate Mr. Benjamin Patton Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Patton Mr. and Mrs. Andy Patton Mr. John Patton Dr. and Mrs. Ed Perdue Mr. and Mrs. John Perdue Dr. and Mrs. James Perry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Perry Mr. and Mrs. Russ Petty Mr. and Mrs. Phil Pfeffer Mr. and Mrs. Dan Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Tony Phillips Pinnacle Financial Partners Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pistole Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pollock Mr. and Mrs. Clay Posey

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Thank You

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Poston Mr. and Mrs. Todd Potter Mr. and Mrs. Doug Powell Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pressley Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Price Ms. Kimberly Price Mr. Lance Price Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Price Mr. and Mrs. Tom Price Mr. and Mrs. Rick Proctor Publix Super Markets Mr. and Mrs. Mac Purdy Mr. and Mrs. Rob Roy Purdy Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pyrdum Ms. Amy Radcliff Mr. and Mrs. John Ragsdale Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Willard Reagan Red Brick Entertainment Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Reed Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Willard Reagan Mr. and Mrs. David Reynolds Ms. Anna Rider Mrs. Bridget Riley Mr. and Mrs. Jon Ritchie Mrs. Delphine Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Russ Roberts Ms. Catherine Robinson Mr. Alex Rody Mr. and Mrs. Ian Romaine Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Roman Mr. and Mrs. Vince Roman Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roper Ms. Barb Ross Mr. and Mrs. John Ross Dr. and Mrs. Kerry Ross Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Roten Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Routh Mr. and Mrs. Richard Royce Mr. and Mrs. William Rudolph Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ruff Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Russell Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rustioni Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sain Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sanduski Rev. and Mrs. Scott Sauls Mr. and Mrs. Trone Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. Joe Scaife Ms. Danya Schutt Ms. Kathleen Schutt Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott Mr. and Mrs. Jason Scott Mr. Jason Scott Mr. and Mrs. Jon Selinger Mr. and Mrs. David Shackelford Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Sheffield Mr. and Mrs. Seth Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. Alan Sherwood Mr. and Mrs. Jason Shiflet Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Shofner

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shores Ms. Misty Shrader Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shrode Mr. and Mrs. Ron Shuler Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Siebert Ms. Patricia Silverman Mr. and Mrs. Guerry Simmons Mrs. Mary Keith Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Chris Slover Mr. and Mrs. Brad Smith Mr. and Mrs. Bubba Smith Mr. and Mrs. Matt Smith Mr. and Mrs. Randy Smith Mr. and Mrs. Rich Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ron Smith Smith Cashion & Orr PLC Mr. and Mrs. Don Smothers Ms. Emily Smothers Solerant LLC Mr. and Mrs. Chris Songer Ms. Betsy Koonce Sottek Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spann Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spencer Dr. and Mrs. Anderson Spickard Mr. Ross Spielman Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stacy Mr. and Mrs. James Stadler Stay Fit LLC Mr. and Mrs. Lem Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. Russ Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Rich Stone Dr. and Mrs. William Stone Mr. and Mrs. James Story Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stout Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stout Ms. Laura Stovall Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sturdivant Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Tim Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. Hyatt Sutton Mr. Peter Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Greg Symes Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tally, Jr. Target Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Tarkington Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taweel Mr. and Mrs. Greg Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Ron Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Steve Taylor Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor Rev. and Mrs. Todd Teller Mr. and Mrs. Bob Terrell Mr. Barry Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Daren Thomas Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Ms. Karen Joy Thomas Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Tim Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thorne

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Mr. and Mrs. Wes Tiner Mr. and Mrs. Stevan Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Neal Trice Mr. and Mrs. Scott Troxel Dr. Deborah Tyson Dr. and Mrs. Jack Umphers Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Unger Mr. and Mrs. Justin VanOrman Mr. and Mrs. Rob Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vaught Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vaught Mr. and Mrs. David Veino, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Vines Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wade Mr. and Mrs. Terry Walker Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wall Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Murph Wanca Ms. Amy Ward Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ward Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Warmbrod Mr. and Mrs. Michael Waters Mrs. Johnna Watson Mr. and Mrs. Jim Weatherly Ms. Sally Weatherly Mr. and Mrs. Billy Weaver Ms. Blythe Weber Mr. and Mrs. Stan Weber Mr. and Mrs. Josh Webster Mr. and Mrs. Ruston Webster Mr and Mrs. Dean Wegner Mr. and Mrs. Ben Welch Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wells Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wells Mr. and Mrs. Jason West Mr. and Mrs. Jim Whatton Mr. and Mrs. Whit Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy White Ms. Katherine White Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whitely Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Whiteside Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Williams Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Williford Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Willingham Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilson Mr. Steve Wilson Windsor Janitorial Services Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wise Mr. and Mrs. Josh Wolter Mr. and Mrs. Britt Woodall Mr. and Mrs. John Woods Dr. and Mrs. Michael Woods Mr. and Mrs. Brian Woodward Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Wright Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wright Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright Mr. Don Wunder Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wyatt Mr. and Mrs. Nate Yoder Mr. Jon Young

RJ Young Mr. and Mrs. Gary Zegiestowsky Mr. and Mrs. Bill Zelenik Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zieman

Special thanks to the donors who made gifts in memory of the following individuals: Mr. David Bonner Dr. William Hilton Broyles Mr. Michael Daniel Mrs. Millie Feinberg Mr. Robert Flye Mrs. Bobbie Foster Mr. and Mrs. David Huggins, Jr. Mr. William Lester, Jr. Mr. Robert Maturi Mr. Thomas Preston Statham Mr. Calvin Weber

Special thanks to the following companies for matching gifts made by donors to the Academy: HCA Foundation HCP Inc. IBM Corporation Northwestern Mutual Foundation Novartis US Foundation Matching Gift Program Regions Financial Corporation U. S. Bancorp Foundation

Did we miss your name?

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations has made every effort to ensure that the information contained on these pages is accurate and complete for gifts made during FY 2012.

Please contact us at (615)301-3576 or development@cpalions.org to notify us of any errors.

The Academy operates on a fiscal year basis. Therefore, FY 2012 was July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013.

At the time of print, FY 2012 numbers were unaudited.

CPA Alma Mater

“Soli Deo Gloria” Soli Deo Gloria

This will be our song All the praise and glory to our God and our God alone belongs

Soli Deo Gloria

Let this be our prayer Spread through us the fragrance Of the knowledge of His truth everywhere Through our victories, through all our pain, We have been forged in His holy flame And we will stand as His grand display To God alone be the Glory

Soli Deo Gloria

Mission

Christ Presbyterian Academy, an educational ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church, assists Christian families in helping students come to know God, evaluate all knowledge and all life by His truth, and live transformed

by His truth for His glory.

Motto

Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory

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