ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. Misty Overman Dear FWC Community, For over sixty years, Fort Worth Christian School has been a light in our community for the glory of God. We continually ask for His wisdom, guidance, and blessing as we continue His work each year with our students, parents, faculty and staff. Last year was one for the books. Even as we look back, we are amazed at the hand of God in all that was accomplished in spite of a worldwide pandemic. Our community rose to the challenge. Across the board, our students, our faculty, our staff, and our community stood in support of all that is FWC. In this Annual Report, we give thanks to those who have supported us in this journey, and highlight some of the ways your philanthropic support helps to ensure Fort Worth Christian School continues to fulfill its Mission. As we continue to seek the goals in our strategic plan “Vision Forward”, your continued generous financial support in not only tuition funds but also charitable giving funds, allows us to meet these goals for the benefit of our students. I am thankful for your commitment year after year for our school. With your support, FWC is continuing to strengthen our programs and therefore our future with God’s blessing. As you review this year’s Annual Report, my hope is this report and our transparency affirm your choice to be a part of FWC. I am grateful for you.
Dr. Misty Overman Head of School
CONTENTS 2 | FWC Board of Trust 3 | Upper School Service Week 4 | Congratulations to the Class of 2020! 6 | Finances 8 | 2019-20 Leadership Giving 10 | Annual Giving Campaign 20 | The Cardinal Education Foundation: FWC’s Endowment Making a Difference for Today & Tomorrow 24 | 2019-20 Dinner and Auction 27 | Volunteers The Fort Worth Christian School Annual Report recognizes annual giving to the school between August 1 and July 31 of each year, and the impact it has on the student experience. We are truly appreciative for this generous philanthropic support. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. If there are errors or omissions, please notify the Advancement Office at 817-520-6200.
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Fort Worth Christian
Board of Trust 2019-20 BOARD OF TRUST: JOHN FERAY - CHAIR
LUKE ALVERSON
STACEY PEARSON
DENISE HERROLD - VICE CHAIR
SCOTT FRECHETTE
JOE DON RIDGELL
CAL SMALLWOOD ’98 - TREASURER
TIM GILES
RANDY WHITE
RACHEL HALE - SECRETARY
SARAH KIGHT
2020-21 BOARD OF TRUST: CAL SMALLWOOD ’98 - CHAIR
CHRISTY CATE
JOE PETERSON
RACHEL HALE - VICE CHAIR
SCOTT FRECHETTE
JOE DON RIDGELL
LUKE ALVERSON - TREASURER
TIM GILES
STAN STEPHENS
SARAH KIGHT - SECRETARY
ADRIAN HARVEY
RANDY WHITE
LORI CAMPBELL
STACEY PEARSON
2020-21 BOARD OF TRUST
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Upper School Service Week Our Upper School Service Week at FWC offers opportunities for students to engage with their peers while serving others locally, domestically, and internationally. As they serve, students discover faith at work in themselves and encounter God at work throughout the world. In the 2019-20 school year, 267 students and the entire Upper School staff served locally, nationally, and internationally
LOCAL: • Multiple service projects in downtown Fort Worth • 2 Memory Care facilities • Community Enrichment Center, • Fortress • 2 different groups worked with adults with disabilities • Christ’s Haven for Children • Union Gospel Mission • City of NRH Neighborhood Services • NRH Parks Department
NATIONAL: • Denver • East Texas
INTERNATIONAL: • Costa Rica • Ecuador • Peru • Greece • Tanzania • 2 groups in the Dominan Republic including our FWC Cardinal Baseball Team
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
CLASS OF 2020 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Midwestern State University
Stetson University
University of Alabama*
Millsaps College
Stony Brook University
American University
Emerson College
University of Mississippi*
Suffolk University
Angelo State University
Emporia State University*
University of Missouri*
Syracuse University
Arizona State University
Fitchburg State University
University of Nevada
Tarleton State University*
University of Arizona
Georgia Southern University
Newman University
Grand Canyon University*
Tarrant County College*
University of North Dakota
Hardin-Simmons University*
University of North Florida*
Texas A&M University -
Harding University*
University of North Texas*
Hendrix College*
Northeastern State University*
Hofstra University
Northern Arizona University
Houston Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University
University of Houston*
Oklahoma Christian University
University of Indiana
Oklahoma State University*
Ithaca College*
University of Oklahoma*
Kansas State University*
Pace University
University of Kansas
Pennsylvania State University
Lamar University
Pepperdine University
Lehigh University
Purdue University
LeTourneau University
Rhodes College
Lewis University Liberty University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Abilene Christian University*
Arkansas State University University of Arkansas* Auburn University Austin College* Baylor University* Bethel College Binghamton University Boise State University Boston College University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Riverside Colorado State University
Commerce Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Texas Christian University* Texas Lutheran University Texas State University Texas Tech University* Texas Wesleyan University* Texas Woman’s University University of Texas at Arlington* University of Texas at Austin* University of Texas at Dallas*
Lipscomb University
Rutgers University*
Columbia College
Long Island University
Sam Houston State University
Columbia College Chicago
Louisiana State University
Samford University*
Tulane University*
University of Connecticut
University of Louisville
University of San Diego
Tulsa University
Dallas Baptist University*
Loyola Marymount University
University of San Francisco*
University of Virginia
DePaul University
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Southern Illinois University
Valparaiso University
Drake University
Maryville University*
Southern Methodist University
Wake Forest University
East Texas Baptist University*
Michigan State University
Southwestern University
Western Kentucky University
* denotes the colleges and universities the Class of 2020 FWC graduates are attending
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College Station* Texas A&M University -
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Trinity University
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Dr. Charles Fulbright, Jr. “Class of 2020, you are an extraordinary group—you were born in the aftermath of 9/11, you’re graduating in the midst of COVID-19, and we now find ourselves facing civil and social unrest. If there’s anyone who has been prepared to face the future, FWC Class of 2020, you are. You have been educated well, but more importantly, you have been spiritually nurtured for such a time as this.”
SALUTATORIAN REMARKS
Shayna Khanmohammed “Fort Worth Christian facilitated our growth, encouraged us to have a positive impact on others’ lives, and provided us with the greatest friends.”
VALEDICTORIAN REMARKS
Kyle Webb
“I feel confident that Fort Worth Christian and its faculty and staff have trained us to take on the hardest challenges, overcome obstacles, and make our lives what we want them to be….The events in life do not dictate your success, rather your response to those events dictates your success.” F O R T WO R T H C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L : Annual Report
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FISCAL YEAR 2019-20: INCOME TUITION & FEES (88.19%) AUXILIARY REVENUE (2.72%) CHARITABLE GIFTS (4.41%) OTHER INCOME & RESERVES TRANSFER (4.68%)
TOTAL INCOME
$11,206,645.62
EXPENSES SALARIES & BENEFITS (60.69%) TUITION ASSISTANCE (11.11%) PHYSICAL PLANT (9.07%) INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT (7.56%) INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL PROGRAM (6.25%) DEBT SERVICE (5.32%)
TOTAL EXPENSES
$11,206,645.62
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2019-20 GIVING SUMMARY ANNUAL FUND - UNRESTRICTED
$
214,603
Athletics
$
44,927
COVID Relief Scholarships
$
78,465
Tuition Assistance Scholarships
$
4,200
Other Designated Gifts
$
4,877
AUCTION
$
150,239
ENDOWMENT
$
50,000
ANNUAL FUND - RESTRICTED
TOTAL
$ 547,311
2019-20 GIVING BY CONSTITUENCY Parents
$ 367,357
Trustees
$
59,060
Foundations
$
35,555
Organizations
$
33,466
Faculty
$
30,059
Grandparents
$
14,099
Alumni Parents
$
3,825
Alumni
$
2,775
Friends of FWC
$
1,115
TOTAL
$ 547,311
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2019-20 LEADERSHIP GIVING FWC recognizes the leadership donors who have given at the highest levels during the last school year. This includes gifts made to the Annual Giving Campaign, Student Impact Project, capital projects, and the Cardinal Education Foundation endowment. FWC is grateful for this generosity that is essential in advancing the school’s mission. We welcome opportunities to develop closer relationships with these supporters and the school. These donors exemplify the selfless commitment and dedication of those who have built Fort Worth Christian into the outstanding institution it is today, and those who want to preserve and continue its mission for tomorrow. This steadfast support of the school is perpetuated annually through leadership giving.
LEADERSHIP GIVING AT FWC IS RECOGNIZED AT FOUR LEVELS:
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BENEFACTORS
$ 10,000 and up
AMBASSADORS
$ 2,500 – 4,999
PARTNERS
$ 5,000 – 9,999
MEMBERS
$ 1,000 – 2,500
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2019-20 LEADERSHIP DONOR LISTING (Based on the total amount of gifts and pledge payments made in the fiscal year: August 1, 2019-July 31, 2020)
BENEFACTORS
MEMBERS
Anonymous
Zack and Kari Anderson
Luke and Jayci ‘96 Alverson
Robert and Linda Anderson
Scott and Heather Beck
Laszlo and Christina Bartha
John and Leslie Feray
Bradly and Carrine Binder
Anthony and Tessa James
BNSF Railway
Kyle and Sarah Kight
Richard and Skye Byars
Ray and Jenifer Mulholland
Chad and Lynee Cross
Martha Sue Parr Trust
Britton and Shelly Devillier
William E Scott Foundation
Todd and Kayla Ford
Craig and Angelic Sikes
Warren and Sherry Gillespie Grant and Starla Griggs
PARTNERS
Paul and Wanda Harrison Vance and Pam Hendrickson
Reginald and LaSharndra Barbarin
Alan and Natalya Ladd
Daren and Stephanie Connel
Lane and Blair Lamb
David and Krista Glover
Tad and Holly Landowski
Carl and Emily Johnston
Lockheed Martin Charitable Fund
Stacey and Paige Pearson
Robert and Amy Lyons
Mark and Wendy Reedy
Tim and Becky Mackin
Cal ‘98 and Sara Smallwood
Jim and Julie Makens
Stephen and Jennifer Staid
Chris ‘94 and Kelly ’94 Moore Jim and Linda Pearson
AMBASSADORS Dale ‘88 and Kristi ‘88 Carman Scott and Barbara Frechette Andres Giraldo Jason and Michelle Hudak Chris and Stacy Kroeger David and Shan Martin Jerry and Misty Overman Glenda Petkus Dan ‘90 and Julie Reed Rob and Diane Rice
PGA Tour Foundation Marshall and Barbara Robert Mark and Amanda Rushing Chris and Jill Shelby Chad and Jenni Skiles Brent and Kellie Stuart Paul and Hollye ‘92 Marlow Michael and Tammy Wehrle Jonathan and Esther White Scott and RayeAnn Woomer Jeffrey and Courtney Wright David and Kate Zachmeyer
James and Kimberlee Scott Mark and Sue Ude
We are truly grateful for the vision and loyalty of these outstanding FWC supporters!
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ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN The Annual Giving Campaign is an investment in the people and programs that make FWC excellent. Gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign advance our mission of being a Christ-centered, college preparatory school where every student is known, loved, and valued, taught excellence in and out of the classroom, and empowered by a biblical worldview. In 2019-20, these gifts supported need-based tuition assistance, technology, athletics, arts, curriculum enhancement, and professional development. We are grateful to the donors listed in the following pages who supported the Annual Giving Campaign during the 2019-20 school year (August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020).
BOARD OF TRUST
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Luke Alverson
Rachel Hale
Joe Don Ridgell
John Feray
Denise Herrold
Cal Smallwood ’98
Scott Frechette
Sarah Kight
Randy White
Tim Giles
Stacey Pearson
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FACULTY / STAFF GIVING Carmen Adams
Melanie Hurt
Si Rasaphangthong
Sherrie Alexander
Noel Jarrett
Rachel Records
Sandy Allred
Corry Karlen
Laura Rosenstein
Cheryl Ashley
Carrie King
Andrea Rothschadl
Shirley Atkinson
Kaleb Kirkpatrick
Terry Ryan
Melody Barrow
Joel Kulp
Catherine Scheurle
Mark Baur
Jacob Land
Cooper Schoolcraft
Elizabeth Bell
Ricky Lindsey
Cheryl Scott
Jill Benfer
Deann Logan
Jayce Senter
Kent Benfer
Debbie Loy
Sham Shah
Marty Biles
Becky Mackin
Wanda Shantz
Marcia Bordelon
Colin Madding
Jill Shelby
Heather Breeding
Tamara Martin
Jennifer Silva
DeeAnn Brownlow
Andrea McGaughey
Lauren Smeds ’96
Stephanie Brownlow
Kent Means
Julie Snyder
Sharon Bryant
Daren Miller ’93
Lisa Tackett
Kelly Cantrell
Elizabeth Miller
Mylene Tansey
Janet Carter
Kylie Miller
Vanessa Tate
Ken Cheeseman
Ashley Millhiem
Kelly Tenery
William Cherry
Debi Moore
Jeremy Thornton
Mary Lou Crist
Kristeen Nations
Barbara Treat
Mary Cruse
Lisa Neal ’85
Whitney Van Hoose
Frank Dale
Kristin Nelson
Vanh Vannaraj
Grant Davis
Ryan Nicolello
Randy Vaughn
Josh Duke
Misty Overman
Laura Waldron
Michele Dunlap
Sharon Owen
Kinsey Wallis ’11
Jordan Elam
Janine Owens
Marilyn Webb
Taylor Enger
Sheryl Picciolo
Joshua Wells
John Evans
Tricia Pieper
Megan Wells
Randi Freeby ’97
Laura Powell
Kelly White
Sheri Fulbright
Laura Pritchard
Cynthia Worsham
Leanna Garcia
Molly Pruner
Jason Gillum Stacey Gingles Krista Glover Elizabeth Green Brady Gunn Cherie Harris Andrew Hart ’12 Kerri Hart Stacie Hatchett Traci Hestand Nick Hinrichsen Steve Holcomb Elise Hooper
STAFF OF THE YEAR LOWER SCHOOL: ELIZABETH BELL MIDDLE SCHOOL: DR. KERRI HART UPPER SCHOOL: LAURA WALDRON FEMALE COACH OF THE YEAR: TIERA MITCHELL MALE COACH OF THE YEAR: CLEMENTE SOSA
Jared Hudgins
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PARENTS
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Anonymous
Bradly and Ashlie Binder
Pat ’90 and Carmen Adams
Nicholas and Lacy Bossinakis
Mark ’81 and Sherrie Alexander
Keith and Heather Breeding
Luke and Jayci ’96 Alverson
Robert and Maria Brennan
Zack and Kari Anderson
Aaron and Darsi Brown
Jason and Angela Ashford
Derek and Kara Brown
Kimberly Autry
Sharon Brown
David and Devin Badley
John Paul ’86 and DeeAnn Brownlow
Hite and Shannon Baldwin
Jeremy and Rosa Burt
Reginald and LaSharndra Barbarin
Chad and Terria Cain
Bobby and Sandy Barr
Ron and Alisa Cantwell
Laszlo and Christina Bartha
Janet Carter
Joseph and Shain Baur
Michael and Emily Carter
Jeremy and Sarah Beck
Tony and Natasha Castillo
Scott and Heather Bedichek
Michael and Amber Chavez
Thomas and Elizabeth Bell
Ken and Cathy Cheeseman
Kent and Jill Benfer
Kyle and Trasa Cobern
Chris and Melody Bennett
Kenneth and Kristy Collins
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Daren and Stephanie Connel Jon and VJ Corts William and Peyton Cramer Scott and Lisa Cranfill Lyle and Mary Lou Crist Chad and Lynee Cross Frank and Kathie Dale Paul and Cindy Dalton Todd and Jill Davidson Jim and Melissa Davis Randy and Monica Davis Tom and Amber Dayton Michael Deitchman Paul and Rhonda Delaney Gary and Megan Delhougne Britton and Shelly Devillier Tim and Whitney Dukes George and Gayle Eastlick Jordan and Maegan Elam Donald and Carla Eller Jeff and Megan Fehribach Michael and Courtni Felker Todd and Kayla Ford Scott and Barb Frechette Eric ’98 and Randi ’97 Freeby Shawn and Jennifer Frye Charles and Sheri Fulbright George and Gina Galloway Joel and Leanna Garcia Jeff ’91 and Babith Garner Scott and Ladda Gibson Tim and Cindy Giles Greg and Stacey Gingles Ethan and Ashley Gingras Andres Giraldo David and Krista Glover John Gottlob Margil and Cristina Granados Cliff and Cassie Granger Cindy Greaves Grant and Starla Griggs Monica Guillen-Esquivel Alan and Theresa Hampton Hix and Amy Hardy Paul and Wanda Harrison Charles and Shannon Haynes Mark and Julie Heindselman Cesar and Sonia Heredia Tony and Christie Herman Jeff and Sarah Hermeling
ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
PARENTS Rudy and Annamarie Herrera Joey Herridge Dean and Denise Herrold Bobby and Traci Hestand Jerome and Amy Hill Nick and Kathy Hinrichsen Perry and Melissa Hix Brian and Amy Hoffmann Steve and Deanna Holcomb Lance and Elise Hooper Jason and Michelle Hudak Jared and Kaitlyn Hudgins David and Melanie Hurt Donald Jackson Dennis and Lacy James Anthony and Tessa James Jack and Noel Jarrett Jeff and Shelley Jensen Rod and Kelley Johnson James and Emily Johnston Brian and Gayla Joseph Corry and Kristine Karlen Kyle and Sarah Kight John and Elizabeth Kilpatrick Craig and Carrie King Sean and Leslie Kipp
Dave and Mary Klipstein Nikki Kraemer Chris and Stacy Kroeger Jason and Traci Lacewell Alan and Natalya Ladd Jonathon and Blair Lamb Tad and Holly Landowski Matt and Angela Larson Tran Thuy and Kiet Le Lon and Tamara Lloyd Craig and Christina Lyons Robert and Amy Lyons Andrew and Leah Macaulay Tim and Becky Mackin Colin and Tiffany Madding David and Dusti Mann Peter Manzoni Paul and Hollye ’92 Marlow William and Amy Martens David and Shan Martin Aaron and Tamara Martin Danny and Misty Martinez Eddie and Mary McCracken Peter and Mandy McCreary Sean and Andrea McGaughey Shawn and Courtney Meredith
Scott and Katherine Michener Kevin ’96 and Elizabeth Miller Daren ’93 and Kylie Miller Brad ’99 and Stacie Moore Charley and Lana Moore Chris ’94 and Kelly ’94 Moore Matt and Tara Morrow Greg and Tiffany Moss Ray and Jennifer Mulholland Jerry ’85 and Kristeen Nations Bakari and Deena Neason Frankie and Angela Negron Steve and Kristin Nelson Jeff Wright and Courtney Nicholson-Wright Shelby Norman Craig and Rhonda Norton Trine ’92 and Sharon Owen Wayne and Paige Parkman Stacey and Paige Pearson Chad and Rachel Pierson Matt and Robin Pitre Jason Poda Steve and Rhonda Polansky Joel and Morgen Priest Keith and Laura Pritchard
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ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
PARENTS Molly Pruner Jeff and Susan Quinn Dan ’90 and Julie Reed Jerrod Goff ‘88 and Meredith Reed Mark and Wendy Reedy Rob and Diane Rice David and Erica Richards Joe Don and Jamie ’96 Ridgell John and Casey Ringo Marshall and Barbara Robert Kristin Robinson Andrea Roseberry Mike and Joanna Rowell Mark and Amanda Rushing Dane and Kathy Ryan David and Stephanie Saputra Robert and Catherine Scheurle James and Kimberlee Scott Eric and Nikki Scott Matt ’05 and Chelsie Sellke Derek and Jayce Senter Sham and Gail Shah Chris and Jill Shelby Cody and Melissa Sherrod Michael and Christina Shirley
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Craig and Angelic Sikes John and Angela Simonds Mark and Tracy Sims Jim and Kim Sissen Tim and Jenni Skiles Cal ’98 and Sarah Smallwood Victor and Victoria Smargiasso Gary and Lauren ’96 Smeds Kyle and Leisha Southerland Stephen and Jen Staid Doug and Anglea Stamps Stan and Sherri Stephens Craig and Kellye Stone Paul and Candace Stovall Brent and Kellie Stuart William and Rose Stubblefield Thomas and Kimberly Szalewski Doug and Lisa Tackett Vicky Tasopulos Vanessa Tate Scott and Kelly Tenery Jeremy and Rita Thornton Jonathan and Wendy Tinker James and Cindy Trimble Nathan and Kelly Tucker
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Mark and Sue Ude Carl and Kimberly Urbanski Cecilia Valles Randy and Kelly ’88 Vaughn Karla Voyles Jimmy and Shelly Waddell Matt and Laura Waldron Chad and Kristie Weaver Gary and Lisa Webb David and Marilyn Webb Michael and Tammy Wehrle Jonathan and Esther White Mark and Mark White Stacy and Amy Whtehurst Nathan and Melissa Williams Steve and Tracey Winter Jamie Wise Philip and Aimee Woodward Scott and RayeAnn Woomer Duan Li and Peng Xie Greg and Kaylynn Young Bill and Lori Zabicki David and Kate Zachmeyer John and Jenna Zagala Bob and Traci Zimmerman
ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
THEATRE
Student-led Cardinal Production Society produced 3 performances of Narnia
ALUMNI Pat Adams ’90 Mark Alexander ’81 Jayci Jenkins Alverson ’96 Lance Barrow ’73 Jeremy Beck ’01 Andrew Brownlow ’88 John Brownlow ’86 Dale Carman ’88 Kristi Berry Carman ’88 Eric Freeby ’98 Randi Washburn Freeby ’97 Jeff Garner ’91 Jerrod Goff ‘88 Andrew Hart ’12 Stephanie Snelson Koeninger ’93
Hollye Richardson Marlow ’92 Daren Miller ’93 Kevin Miller ’96 Chris Moore ’94 Kelly Newell Moore ’94 Jerry Nations ’85 Lisa Beustring Neal ’85 Trine Owen ’92 Dan Reed ’90 Jamie Bankes Ridgell ’96 Matthew Selke ’05 Cal Smallwood ’98 Lauren Shultz Smeds ’96 Kelly Jeffrey Vaughn ’88 Kinzie Starnes Wallis ’11
2019 ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
ERIC FREEBY ’98
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ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
GRANDPARENTS Wendell and Sharon Alumbaugh Payton Winter
Pam Dale Grace Dale and Finley Dale
Vance and Pam Hendrickson Isabella Miller and Mary Miller
Robert and Linda Anderson Avery Anderson and Presley Anderson
Arthur and Jeanette Delhougne Benjamin Delhougne and Oliver Delhougne
Betty Herrold Dennis Herrold
Brian and Shirley Atkinson Brycen Atkinson and Benton Atkinson Jerry and Jan Autry Colton Autry Stephen Bost and Sharon Evans-Bost Joshua Sissen Mary Browining Kinsley Hudgins and Julia Hudgins Kirk and Sharon Bryant Adam Bryant, Abigail Bryant, and Audrey Bryant
Bill and Sandie Dillon Kysen Kroeger Norris and Linda Elam Sutton Elam and Finley Elam Skip and Marcy Estes Allison Estes John and Lisa Evans Joshua Sissen Robert and Pamela Fenley Mallory Karpenko
Richard and Skye Byars Brendan Brown and Sophia Brown
John and Carol Galloway Grace Kight
Edie Campbell Jill Reed and Luke Reed
Warren and Sherry Gillespie Savannah Smallwood and Connor Smallwood
John and Kathleen Chapman Adeline Collins Weldon and Adonna Cox Peyton Lee Judy Cullen Dennis Herrold Johnny and Rose Cummings Abigail Cummings and Matthew Cummings
Richard and Susan Goodspeed Kane Bublitz and Trip Bublitz Dennis and Suzanne Han Isabella Giraldo Paul and Wanda Harrsion Justin Collins Jon Heindselman Kate Heindselman
Ron and Linda Hilton Hope Sims Sid and Jean Hofer Collin Urbanski John Huss John Huss David and Jane Jarrett Jackson Harrett Susan Johnson Jamal Marshall Phil and Debra Koonce Abby Koonce Chris and Judy Kutin Andrew Landowski Robert and Ann Martens Blake Martens Richard and Susan McGaughey Patrick McGaughey and Declan McGaughey Linda Moerike Coen Joseph Ken and Mary Monk Hanna Monk
CARDINAL BAND • Cardinal Marching Band and Drumline earned Superior ratings at the TAPPS State Drumline & Marching Contest • Our Cardinal Drumline also earned 1st place in the TAPPS HS Drumline Contest! • 3 band members earned ATSSB All-Region Honors • 2 students earned chairs in the TPSMEA All-State Band for the 3rd year in a row.
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GRANDPARENTS Joanne Moss Alexis Moss
Terry and Mary Ann Reed Bristol Moore and Hazel Moore
Frances Votaw Hayden Schambacher
Jim and Linda Pearson Parker Pearson, Emaline Pearson and Bowden Pearson
Danny and Judy Reed Jill Reed and Luke Reed
Scooter and Barbara Walsh Phoenix Walsh
Randy and Wanda Shantz Abigail Breeding
Jeannie White Kylie White and Dylan White
James and Rosemary Peters Landon Weaver Glenda Petkus Karleigh Moellering and Kaylen Moellering
Marvin and Jane Woolard Beckett Woolard
Paul and Nancy Staid Emma Staid
Fred and Charlotte Wray Kaden Wray
Eddie Tarbet Briana Maynor
Bill and Donna Zabicki Marlee Zabicki
Pete Pipkin Kyle Pipkin
Bob and Irene Urbanski Collin Urbanski
Janet Redd Grace Dale and Finley Dale
Ronnie and Judy Vaughn Jonathan Vaughn and Kadi Vaughn
PARENTS OF ALUMNI Mark ‘81 and Sherrie Alexander James and Cheryl Ashley Brian and Shirley Atkinson Hite and Shannon Baldwin Bobby and Sandy Barr Lance and Melissa Barrow Joe and Marty Biles Billy Bob and Kelly Brigmon Derek and Darsi Brown Andrew ’88 and Stephanie Brownlow Kirk and Sharon Bryant Steve and Kelly Cantrell Janet Carter Mike and Beth Chase Ken and Cathy Cheeseman Jon and Vanessa Corts Lyle and Mary Lou Crist Mary Cruse Todd and Jill Davidson Michael Deitchman Coyt and Michele Dunlap Mike and Courtni Felker John and Leslie Feray Scott and Barb Frechette Charles and Sheri Fulbright Joel and Leanna Garcia David and Krista Glover John Gottlob Cherie Harris
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ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
PARENTS OF ALUMNI Chris and Stacey Hatchett
Colin and Tiffany Madding
Sham and Gail Shah
Dean and Denise Herrold
Paul and Hollye “92 Marlow
Chad and Jenni Skiles
Jerome and Amy Hill
Aaron and Tamara Martin
Scott and Julie Snyder
Perry and Melissa Hix
Russell and Holly Mitchell
Stephen and Jen Staid
Brian and Amy Hoffman
Todd and Lisa ‘85 Neal
Stan and Sherri Stephens
Steve and Deanna Holcomb
Trine ‘92 and Sharon Owen
Craig and Kellye Stone
Lance and Elise Hooper
James and Janine Owens
Paul and Candace Stovall
David and Melanie Hurt
Wayen and Paige Parkman
Doug and Lisa Tackett
Kyle and Sarah Kight
Emmett and Paula Perkins
Pat and Mylene Tansey
Dave and Mary Klipstein
Michael and Tricia Pieper
Scott and Kelly Tenery
Joel and Mary Kulp
Steve and Ronda Polansky
Dick and Barbara Treat
Lon and Tamara Lloyd
Mark and Laura Powell
Nathan and Kelly Tucker
Britt and Deann Logan
Kaith and Laura Pritchard
Carl and Kim Urbanski
Darryl and Debbie Loy
Jeff and Susan Quinn
Jim and Whitney Van Hoose
Robert and Amy Lyons
Si and Dawn Rasaphongthong
Matt and Laura Waldron
Andrew and Leah Macaulay
Dean and Andrea Rothschadl
Philip and Amy Woodward
Tim and Becky Mackin
Mike and Joanna Rowell
Scott and RayeAnn Woomer
Jim and Julie Makens
Gary and Terry Ryan
Billy and Cyndi Worsham
TAPPS PHOTOGRAPHY
TAPPS 1st Place for Photography / Cityscape - Noah Richards
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TAPPS 1st Place for Photography / Informal Portrait - Parker Pearson
FRIENDS OF FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN Bob and Crystal Andrews
Amanda Matanga
Nancy Benhardus
Lillie Powell
Don and Annie Lou Grimes
Kathy Wolfe
Brian and Jennifer Harlan Rick and Wendy Kempe
CORPORATIONS / FOUNDATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Ayco Charitable Foundation
Lockheed Martin Charity
BAE Systems
Martha Sue Parr Trust
BNSF Railway Company
Medtronic
Communities Foundation of Texas
PGA Tour
Cyber Grants SPV, LLC
Schwab Charitable
Delta Air Lines Foundation
Scott Beck Construction, Inc.
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Smallwood & Associates, PLLC
FWC Booster Club
Texas Ball
Imogene C & Daniel Jansen Charitable Trust
William E Scott Foundation
MEMORIAL GIFTS Sue Baldwin
Carolyn Crabb
Scott and Barbara Frechette
Lance ‘73 and Melissa Barrow
Rachel Hale Bobby Jenkins Gene Barrow
Lance ‘73 and Melissa Barrow
Bob and Crystal Andrews
Kathy Wolfe
Dale ‘88 and Kristi ‘88 Carman Mike and Beth Chase Don and Annie Lou Grimes Rick and Wendy Kempe Russell and Holly Mitchell PGA Tour
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ENDOWMENT
THE CARDINAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION:
FWC’s Endowment Making a Difference for Today & Tomorrow TOTAL ENDOWMENT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2020: $916,000 The Cardinal Education Foundation is Fort Worth Christian School’s endowment impacting students now and for generations to come. The endowment secures the long-term financial sustainability of the school, enabling mission-driven decisions to be made with visionary planning for academic excellence. The endowment currently provides need-based scholarships. The school is seeking to grow need-based scholarship support as well as develop support for merit-based scholarships. In addition, our goal is to receive endowed gifts for the school’s faculty fund to attract and retain outstanding teachers. The corpus of endowed gifts is invested with an independent investment firm with the oversight of the school administration and foundation board. The foundation distributes a percentage of the endowment earnings to the school to be used for the designated purpose of the endowed gift.
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF ENDOWED GIFTS TO FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN? 1. Provide an opportunity for students to: • Experience Fort Worth Christian for possibly 14 years from Pre-kindergarten – 12th grade, • Be known, loved, and valued, taught excellence in and out of the classroom, and empowered by a biblical worldview, • Be equipped with a foundation for a lifetime of faith, service, and leadership for Christ.
2. Provide sustainable support to attract and retain outstanding teachers at FWC. We welcome opportunities to partner with donors who want to invest in growing our endowment to impact the school for years to come and provide financial stability during fluctuations in enrollment and market demand. Named endowments can be established with a minimum threshold gift of $50,000 payable over three to five years while gifts of lesser amounts can be made to the school’s general endowment.
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NAMED ENDOWMENT FUNDS Pauline and Ed Snelson Endowed Fund Fort Worth Christian School is grateful to Jim and Nancy Snelson for establishing the Pauline and Ed Snelson Endowed Fund that honors Jim’s parents who were both instrumental in the early years of Fort Worth Christian. Ed Snelson served as one of the school’s first trustees and Pauline Snelson helped begin a group known as the Associated Women for Christian Education. This endowment honors them and supports need-based tuition assistance to qualified students and also supports salary needs to attract and retain outstanding faculty and staff. Mr. Snelson reflected on the endowment and said, “In these turbulent and ever changing times in which we live, investing in Chrsitian education is paramount. Our children and grandchildren need the faith-based education that Fort Worth Christian provides. FWC had a profound impact on me and Nancy as well as my parents and family. I hope others will join us in investing in Fort Worth Christian by supporting the Cardinal Education endowment and help secure the long-term sustainability of this wonderful Christian school.”
Mulholland Family Endowed Scholarship Fort Worth Christian School is grateful to Ray and Jenifer Mulholland for establishing the Mulholland Family Endowed Scholarship in 2018. This Cardinal Education Foundation endowment provides need-based scholarship support. The annual scholarship recipient is a student in 7th-12th grade with demonstrated financial need who meets the academic and conduct requirements for FWC enrollment and is enrolled in Physical Education or a Physical Education alternative. The Mulhollands encourage others to join them in investing in Fort Worth Christian and securing the school’s long-term sustainability through an endowed gift.
For information about the Cardinal Education Foundation or making an endowed gift, please contact Assistant Head of School for Advancement Kinch Cato at kcato@fwc.org or 817-520-6534.
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PLANNED GIVING AND ESTATE PLANNING You can make a life-changing impact on the future by remembering Fort Worth Christian in your estate plan or other major gifts. Your gifts can help transform the lives of students both now and for generations to come. Planned giving also offers you more immediate benefits, including tax advantages and additional income for your retirement years, while still benefiting FWC and the students we serve.
will be glad to meet with you to discuss planned giving and estate planning strategies that work best for you and your family. We can also work with your financial planning, tax or legal advisers to develop a plan tailored to your needs. Please contact Assistant Head of School, Kinch Cato at kcato@fwc.org or 817-520-6534 to visit about planned giving opportunities.
WILLS, BEQUESTS, AND TRUSTS One of the simplest strategies is to add FWC to your will,
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The FWC Legacy Society honors those who have
bequest, or trust documents. You can choose to leave
included FWC in their estate plans. Please contact us
FWC a percentage, a specific dollar amount, specific
if you have already included FWC in your estate plans
pieces of property, or the residual of your estate after
or if you are considering doing so in the future. We
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CHARITABLE LEAD TRUSTS Charitable lead trusts are used to transfer assets to loved ones and reduce gift and estate taxes by a significant amount or eliminate them entirely. These trusts also allow you to provide immediate support to FWC each year for a specific time period—either a person’s life or a term of years.
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS A charitable remainder trust provides for annual income to you or another person you designate for life or a specified period of time, after which the remainder of the trust is left to FWC. The donor may receive significant tax benefits, especially when donating appreciated assets.
IRA, 401(K) AND OTHER RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Naming FWC as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) or other qualified retirement accounts may provide tax benefits for your estate. If you are age 70 1/2 or older, you may also qualify to donate some or all of the annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your retirement accounts to a charity such as Fort Worth Christian.
GIFTS OF A SPECIFIC PROPERTY You can help support FWC by gifting real estate, stocks, and other securities that may provide significant tax benefits. Donating appreciated securities can reduce or eliminate the capital gains tax as well as other tax benefits.
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2019-20 DINNER AND AUCTION The 2019-20 Auction was a fantastic event benefiting Fort Worth Christian School. The event was held on November 16, 2019 at The Ashton Depot with 242 guests in attendance. Over $150,000 was raised to purchase new collaborative learning desks and chairs that are benefiting lower, middle and upper school students. We are grateful to our Auction Committee that was chaired by Julie Makens and Jennifer Staid and to all of our sponsors, attendees, auction donors, auction participants, and Student Impact donors that make this night such a success.
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AUCTION COMMITTEE Julie Makens - Co-Chair Jennifer Staid - Co-Chair Sherrie Alexander Shirley Atkinson Christina Bartha Jennifer Bates Gretchen Bell Marcia Bordelon Emily Carter Natasha Castillo
Janell Collins Ali Compton Angela Crawford Frank Dale Cindy Dalton Valerie Egan Carla Eller Leanna Garcia Theresa Hampton Andrea McGaughey
Sean McGaughey Alana Megdadpour Elizabeth Miller Kelly Newell Moore ‘94 Lana Moore Tara Morrow Wendy Reedy Erica Richards Kristin Robinson Cheryl Scott
Steve Staid Kellye Stone Rosanne Stubblefield Randy Vaughn Tori Vaughn Esther White RayeAnn Woomer Lori Zabicki Upper School Theater Class
AUCTION SPONSORS Expedition Title Sponsor:
Aviator Featured Sponsor:
Ben E. Keith
Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford
Orcutt Winslow Architects
Skin PHD Face and Body Spa
Glenda Petkus Insurance – State Farm
Sedalco Construction Services
Harding University
Smallwood & Associates, PLLC
Pearson Air Construction
Dupree Dance
Service Link
Passport Valet Sponsor:
Sproles Woodard LLP
Grubbs Infiniti
Scott & Barbara Frechette Craig & Angelic Sikes Family
Onboard Entertainment Sponsor:
Steve & Jen Staid Family
Trusted ER
Explorer Premier Sponsor:
Discovery Auction Catalog Sponsor:
Collections Fine Jewelry
Mi Mutual Mortgage
Voyager Prime Sponsor:
Adventure Table Sponsor:
Prosperity Bank
Abilene Christian University
Alliance Pallet Rack
Arcadium Technologies
D.L. & Louise Vance Family
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VOLUNTEERS Volunteers play an instrumental role in making FWC such an incredible school by serving the school in so many ways. We thank all of the volunteer organizations and hundreds of volunteers who served during the 2019-20 school year. We want to particularly recognize the following volunteer organizations and their leadership.
PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP 2019-2020 BOARD Wendy Reedy, President Valerie Lee, Secretary Jayci Jenkins Alverson ‘96 Sarah Beck Natasha Castillo Whitney Dukes Annamarie Herrera Elizabeth Miller Kelly Newell Moore ‘94 Jamie Bankes Ridgell ‘96 Amanda Rushing Melissa Sherrod Angelic Sikes Dawn Sladek Sarah Smallwood
2020-2021 BOARD Wendy Reedy, President Sara Short, Secretary Heather Bedichek, Treasurer Jayci Jenkins Alverson ‘96 Erin Bunn Natasha Castillo Whitney Dukes Ashley Gingras Valerie Lee Elizabeth Miller
BOOSTER CLUB BOARD 2019-20
Jamie Bankes Ridgell ‘96
Mark Alexander ‘81
Kevin Miller ‘96
Amanda Rushing
Luke Alverson
Joanna Rowell
Melissa Sherrod
Jayci Jenkins Alverson ‘96
Dawn Sladek
Angelic Sikes
Charles Bradshaw
Alan Sladek
Sarah Smallwood
Paul Dalton
Vance Smith ‘98
Esther White
Leanna Garcia
Doug Stamps
Lauren McPherson
Jerrod Goff ‘88 Amy Hoffman
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VOLUNTEERS
2020-21
Courtney Meredith
Jayci Jenkins Alverson ‘96
Tiffany Moss
Charles Bradshaw
Lindsay Preston
Paul Dalton
Wendy Reedy
Leanna Garcia
Amanda Rushing
Jerrod Goff ‘88
Chelsie Selke
Amy Hoffman
Melissa Sherrod
Kevin Miller ‘96
Tracy Sims
Joanna Rowell
Sarah Smallwood
Dawn Sladek
Kelly Sullivan
Vance Smith ‘98
Kristie Weaver
Doug Stamps
Stephanie Wishmeyer Jenna Zagala
LOWER SCHOOL ROOM MOMS/DADS 2019-20
2020-21
Angela Ashford
Erin Bunn
Kim Autry
Zac Bunn
Kelly Bankes
Alisa Cantwell
Heather Bedichek
Jessica Cummings
Rosie Burt
Amber Ensign
Payton Cramer
Pam Fittz
Kayla Ford
Gina Galloway
Kaylie Ford
Ashley Gingras
Gina Galloway
Alissia Haggard
Ashley Gingras
Alex Hendemieier
Alissia Haggard
Tasha James
Kathy Hinrichsen
Tessa James
Kaitlyn Hudgins
Valarie Lee
Tessa James
Kristen Nelson
Leslie Kipp
Wendy Reedy
Natalya Ladd
Stacey RItter
Angela Larson
April Schuster
Valarie Lee
Chelsie Sellke
Christina Lyons
Melissa Sherrod
Katelyn Kelly Malone ‘04
Angelic Sikes
Krissy Bublitz
best of KELLER READERS’ CHOICE
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Victoria Smargiasso Kristie Weaver Alicia Winkleblech Jenna Zagala
DAD’S CLUB 2019-20
Rick Barron Scott Beck Brit Devillier Ethan Gringas Daren Miller Kevin Miller Brad Moore Jerry Nations Joel Priest Jason Schuster Eric Scott Ed Turle Jonathan White
2020-21
Rich Clifford Don Eller Ethan Gringas Brad Moore Curtis Nelson Joel Priest Tony Scanes Jason Schuster Eric Scott Lance Tipton Ed Turle Nick Vandergaast Jonathan White Greg Young
MISSION: Fort Worth Christian is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school where every student is known, loved, and valued, taught excellence in and out of the classroom, and empowered by a biblical worldview.
VISION: Empowering students for a lifetime of faith, service, and leadership for Christ.
6200 Holiday Lane North Richland Hills, TX 76180 817.520.6200
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