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MISSION Legacy Christian Academy develops strong leaders with biblical convictions who are equipped to succeed in college and beyond. We accomplish this mission through a balanced approach that honors and upholds:
> Challenging academics > Robust fine arts > Competitive athletics > Positive mentoring relationships > Covenant partnerships with Christian families
VISION Legacy Christian Academy will be the school of choice for committed Christian families in North Texas who desire the best Christcentered education for their children.
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Board of Trustees Brad Brenneman, Chair Brett Bingham George Crumley Patrick Droesch, Vice-Chair Nick Johnson Lisa Liberis Dorothy Smith Tom Stockton Trent Wood
Head of School Bill McGee Dusty Tresnak EXECUTIVE ASSITANT TO THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Development Team Shannon Nelson CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
Shannon Culley DONOR AND VOLUNTEER RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Cherlyn Edwards ADVANCEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
THANK YOU to all our photographers for your time, talents, and the memories you capture for us: Wes Johnson, Natalie Roberson Photography, Vanessa Corral Photography, and Expressions by Wendy.
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Contents Message from Board Chair: Brad Brenneman Fast Facts about Legacy Christian Academy 2019-2020 Revenue and Expenses Message from the Annual Fund Chairs: Brad and Erin Struck COVID Campus Enhancements COVID-19 Safety Facts Through it all, LCA Is Stronger Together Annual Fund Enhancements Class of 2020 Senior Devos A Legacy of Service: Tracy Todd Leadership Giving Dyllan Muller: A Gentleman and a Scholar Current Parent Giving Welcome to the Board, Mr. Wood Helping Students Flourish: Meet the Legacy Learning Center Faculty and Staff Giving Grandparent and Parents of Alumni Giving Friends of Legacy and Organization Giving The Class of 2020 is All Moved In! Legacy Art Students Support Each Other and Shine LCA Athletics For videos that correspond with various pieces throughout this issue of Impact, scan the QR code above.
Destined for Discipleship Parent Teacher Fellowship Frisco Fastpacs Food Drive Class Notes A Last Word from the Head of School
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DEAR LEGACY FAMILY, During these unprecedented, challenging times, when family seems even more important and precious, I extend a heartfelt thank-you for answering the call to support the vision espoused by our founding families more than 20 years ago — that LCA would always be the school of choice for committed Christian families in North Texas who seek the best Christ-centered education for their children. It has been a privilege for Leanne and me to be a part of the
mission during the coronavirus pandemic. It also provides to
Legacy community for 12 years, forming lifelong friendships
the Board encouragement and momentum as we pursue the
for ourselves and also our children. We’ve been blessed to have
key priorities outlined in our Strategic Plan.
had two of them graduate — Abbi, Class of 2017, and Jonathan, Class of 2020 — and our youngest, Matt, is a junior.
Despite the global epidemic, Legacy Christian Academy is thriving. Our Head of School, faculty and staff, and members
Over the years, we’ve experienced firsthand what LCA
of the Board are all deeply committed to our mission, and
does best: Through an outstanding academic program and
I’m confident that Legacy Christian Academy will continue to
meaningful personal relationships, the school inspires and
flourish.
equips curious, confident, service-minded followers of Christ to excel in college and beyond.
In closing, I want again to say Thank you for your philanthropic support, your enthusiasm for our mission, your heart for the
This Annual Report on Philanthropy recognizes and celebrates
Lord’s work, and your commitment to our students and their
those who have played an integral role in LCA’s growth and
education. We are very, very grateful.
development. We, the Board of Trustees, realize that nothing our school accomplishes would be possible without the
Sincerely,
generosity and spirit of our Legacy families, grandparents, and friends who support Annual and Capital giving and serve in a myriad of other ways. This show of community has been uniquely vital this year, as it has enabled us to invest
Brad Brenneman
significant resources in additional tuition assistance, faculty
Chairman, Board of Trustees
support, and safety equipment to ensure that we can fulfill our
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ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020
FAST FACTS
About Legacy Christian Academy
Enrollment
971 STUDENTS
STUDENTS LIVE IN
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TOTAL ENROLLMENT IN PK3-12
19 CITIES
ZIP CODES
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LCA STUDENTS ONLINE
COUNTIES
Diversity
18% RACIAL/ETHNIC DIVERSITY 19% OF STUDENTS
RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID TOTALING OVER $1.99 MILLION
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Faith Affiliation FAMILIES ATTEND MORE THAN 100 DIFFERENT CHURCHES
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Class of 2020 100% of Seniors admitted to a college/university • Admitted to 117 different colleges/universities • Total College Acceptances 347 • Average Acceptances per Senior 3.8 • Average Scholarship Award $115,000
Facilities 28-ACRE CAMPUS 600 SEAT STATE-OF-THE-ART PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 3 ART STUDIOS, BAND AND CHOIR ROOMS, REHEARSAL ROOMS, DIGITAL ARTS CLASSROOM 3 LIBRARIES AND A STUDENT COMMONS 6 SCIENCE LABS
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT FOR THE CLASS OF 2020
MORE THAN 200 IPADS, 350 CHROMEBOOKS
$10.5 MILLION
200,328 SQUARE FEET UNDER ROOF
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REVENUE INVESTMENT INCOME 1%
OTHER REVENUE 4% ANNUAL FUND 5%
TUITION & FEES Gross tuition income, application fees, curriculum/program-related fees
ANNUAL FUND Unrestricted annual philanthropic support
OTHER REVENUE Special restricted gifts
INVESTMENT INCOME Income generated on reserves
TUITION & FEES 90%
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EXPENSES SALARIES & BENEFITS 64%
SALARIES & BENEFITS Salaries and benefits for all LCA employees
PROPERTY & PLANT Buildings and grounds, capital expenses, depreciation, repairs and maintenance, utilities, and vehicle expenses
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS All academic and cocurricular department and division expenses, athletics, fine arts, the libraries, college counseling and advising
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE Head of School’s office, insurance, development, admissions, marketing and communications, publication expenses, supplies, postage, and other school administrative costs
INTEREST ON DEBT
TECHNOLOGY 2%
Interest expense on all debt service
FINANCIAL AID 3% (Tuition Assistance)
PROPERTY & PLANT 14%
FINANCIAL AID (TUITION ASSISTANCE) Need-based financial aid
INTEREST ON DEBT 3% INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS 9%
TECHNOLOGY Technology equipment, software and hardware license renewals
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 5%
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MESSAGE FROM THE ANNUAL FUND CHAIRS
DEAR FELLOW EAGLES, The year 2020 has been unlike any other. Now, we are deeply humbled to serve as your Stronger Together Fund chairs, and we are grateful to stand with countless others who have a profound passion for Christian education. Proverbs 22:6 tells us, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” We wholeheartedly believe that LCA is working in partnership with us to raise strong leaders with biblical convictions who will be a light for generations to come. The Stronger Together fund has a dual purpose: to keep our community together, no matter the circumstances, and to benefit LCA as a school. When we received the invitation to chair LCA’s fund-raising efforts during a pandemic, it certainly caused us to pause, as these are unprecedented times. Some families are thriving; others are facing unforeseen challenges. We prayerfully considered leading this effort, and now we are delighted to be able to support our school — and other families — into the future. To help families and staff weather the pandemic, all unrestricted donations to last year’s fund were reallocated to Tuition Assistance and Benevolence. More than $900,000 in Tuition Assistance funds was released to families who needed help keeping their children enrolled during this challenging time. How different our school would be had these funds not been available! It is tremendously important that we continue supporting one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. The Stronger Together Fund also bolsters LCA programs and initiatives. Last year’s Annual Fund, for example, made possible a Spanish library for the Lower School, new training equipment for athletes, and a variety of technology enhancements. And now we ask you, our fellow parents, to work alongside us. Today, we are asking for your contribution to the Stronger Together Fund. You may make a gift of any amount. If you are particularly enthusiastic about a specific LCA program or initiative, you may make a designated donation. The Stronger Together Fund encourages “Every Gift from Every Family Every Year.” Our goal is 100 percent participation. It is a blessing to partner with you to support God’s mission in Christian education here at Legacy. May God bless your family and may He continue to shine His face on our remarkable school. In Christ,
Erin and Brad Struck Annual Fund Chairs 2020-2021
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COVID CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS We’ve invested almost $1 million in campus enhancements, all to ensure that our students can learn face-to-face, in a safe and nurturing environment with teachers who encourage them to discover and pursue their God-given talents and passions. Whether you’re returning to campus or visiting us for the first time, we want you to feel confident that we have worked diligently and thoughtfully to create a safe environment. Our
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priority is to make sure that our students can continue to learn and grow on campus for as much of the school year as possible. 1. Dr. Bell checks a student’s temperature in the morning. 2. Stand-alone kiosks display and announce temperature readings. 3. Throughout the Lower School, backpack hooks in the hall free up critical learning space. 4. SAGE dining delivers lunch to classrooms for grades Pre-K through fourth.
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1. Upper School students can eat and study in the Lunch Commons. Plexiglass dividers make for a safe, social environment. 2. Dry-erase boards double as dividers for our youngest learners. 3. Seating in the Performing Arts Center is labeled and staggered to accommodate larger classes as well as grade-level gatherings. 4. Grades 5 through 12 have an average of 14 students per classroom to allow for physically distanced desks.
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COVID-19 SAFETY FACTS 500
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HANDHELD THERMOMETERS
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200
FACE SHIELDS TEMPERATURE KIOSKS
10,380
460
GALLONS OF SANITIZER
DISPOSABLE MASKS
1,500
REUSABLE MASKS
12,000 LATEX GLOVES
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246 X 4 MERV-16 HVAC FILTERS (ORDER PLACED EVERY 3 MONTHS)
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ELECTROSTATIC SANITIZING MISTER
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SANITIZER HANDHELD DISPENSERS (SPRAY BOTTLES)
82
SANITIZER WALL DISPENSERS
COVID SIGNS
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SIGN HOLDERS
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POWER WASHER
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PROMETHEAN BOARDS
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METAL STORAGE BUILDING
TRAFFIC CONES
45
65
UPGRADED WI-FI ACCESS POINTS FOR SOUTH CAMPUS
PLEXIGLASS SHIELDS/DIVIDERS
70
ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM DESKS
200 iPADS
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MACBOOKS
50
TOUCHLESS PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS
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TOUCHLESS WATER BOTTLE FILLERS
460
WALL HOOKS FOR LOWER SCHOOL
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WHITEBOARD DIVIDERS FOR EARLY ED AND LOWER SCHOOL ART
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CARTS AND WARMING BINS FOR SOUTH CAMPUS LUNCH DELIVERY
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Through it all, LCA Is Stronger Together It’s fair to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. In February, the phrase “social distancing” was nonexistent, but it’s now in the common vernacular. Wearing a mask was limited to medical professionals and those in other specialty fields, and now we take our masks with us everywhere we go. Despite these most unusual and challenging times, the LCA community is stronger together.
We invite you to reflect back to last spring and recognize God’s providence for our community.
March 6: Legacy faculty and staff convened for an in-service meeting, just before Spring Break, when we began to understand the threat COVID-19 could pose to oncampus learning. The coronavirus had just started to gain attention in the United States. LCA families left for Spring Break unfamiliar with the concept of “distance learning,” and little did we know that we wouldn’t get to return to campus until fall.
March 14: The school’s executive leadership team convened for an all-day meeting to develop a COVID-19 crisis management plan and distance-learning strategy.
March 19: Governor Abbott issued an executive order closing schools until at least April 3.
March 2020 March 13: Gov. Greg Abbott declared a statewide public health emergency. In light of the governor’s proclamation, many faculty returned to campus early, sacrificing their final weekend of Spring Break, to develop plans for distance learning. Mr. McGee extended Spring Break for our students by one week while our teachers worked tirelessly to ensure that learning would continue.
March 15: Two days after Governor Abbott’s declaration, Jena Snyder and Lana Snear, our counseling team, contacted families to let them know that they would continue to receive support during distance learning. The counseling team also launched a video series with resources and messages designed to encourage parents and their children.
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March 31: March 25: The number of Texans filing for unemployment jumps a staggering 860 percent. Recognizing the potential impact on our families, the Legacy Board of Trustees immediately prioritized assisting and retaining our current families by redirecting all unrestricted Annual Fund donations to LCA’s Tuition Assistance program and the Benevolence program.
Shelter-in-place proclamations expanded as Governor Abbott mandated that only essential workers could continue in their jobs outside their homes. The state’s economy screeched to a halt, and millions of Americans transitioned to work from home. Our community mobilized and showed who we really are. Following Joshua 1:9, we instituted a daily prayer time at 1:09 p.m. to pray for our community, our nation, and our world. The administration, Parent Teacher Fellowship, student services, and development office reworked all events and activities to keep connections strong and rally behind our Stronger Together mantra.
April 17: Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-16, announcing that public and private school classrooms will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year. LCA was already operating within the distance-learning framework, but the governor’s announcement ensured that all Texas students would complete the year using a virtual platform.
April 30: LCA dad Bret Coe, joined by Athletic Director Cole Johnson and LCA Head Football Coach Scott Smith, challenged the LCA men to Lead God’s Way. As the COVID-19 crisis set in and the temptation was to look to our own needs, Bret asked the men to follow Christ’s example by being willing to serve others and to elevate their needs above our own.
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March 27: To bring the LCA community together, Legacy hosted its first Virtual Town Hall. Board Chairman Brad Brenneman made two appeals to families as he explained the board’s vision: • If the COVID-19 pandemic has had an economic impact on your family, please apply for tuition assistance. • If your family is in a position to help those in need, please consider supporting the Annual Fund. It was a timely message, and our families responded immediately to both requests.
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The first of many events to go virtual was Eagle Mama. LCA mom Jerica Olson challenged the LCA women to Glow in the Dark, to not believe that there is only one way for us to shine, to realize that it’s up to us to spotlight ourselves. “God is constantly making His appeal to others through us. Our glow, His glory!” Jena Snyder, Director of Guidance, encouraged moms to remember that even in the midst of the pandemic, our children deserve our presence, our patience, and our perspective.
The Annual Fund is officially renamed the Stronger Together Fund, recognizing the potential long-term financial impacts of the economic shutdown. Mr. McGee reiterated the importance of drawing on our faith and our community — that we are stronger together.
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May 15: Unable to host the 14th-annual TJ Tomeny Golf Classic, the proceeds from which benefit Tuition Assistance, Chief Advancement Officer Shannon Nelson and her team quickly planned a virtual auction. All members of the LCA community provided items to be bid on, ranging from Principal for the Day and honorary cheer captains at a varsity football game to an overnight stay at Beavers Bend and lunch at The Cowboys Club with Darren Woodson. The TJ Tomeny Virtual Auction was a tremendous success, raising more than $35,000 for the Stronger Together Fund. PTF also coordinated the “Love Our Seniors” week, during which every senior received treats and notes of prayer and encouragement from younger students and their families. Our Legacy community got creative and surprised them with everything from yard signs and door decorations to their favorite Sonic drink.
ril May 15: To help ensure that our families’ needs were being met, the leadership team created the Community Shepherd program: Teachers, coaches, and administrators called every LCA family and asked how the school could help. An appreciative community opened their hearts and shared tears with the Community Shepherds as they adjusted to the new normal. Perhaps most impressive of all, the Class of 2020 responded to the pandemic with resolute faith and gratitude. Despite seeing one senior tradition after another canceled or altered, they demonstrated wisdom and poise beyond their years, further inspiring the entire LCA community. Wrapping up his last year at Legacy, Ryan Schroeder created an appreciation video for our teachers, combining some 115 encouraging messages from Upper School students. Seniors Lauren Bingham, Ryan Clink, and Mitchell Smith coordinated a 22-part devotional series, showing their love of the Lord and their optimism despite the circumstances. Initially intended for students, their messages resonated with parents and faculty as well.
May May 22: A graduation unlike any other. LCA was one of the first educational institutions in the state of Texas to hold an in-person graduation ceremony. Our 91 seniors delighted in the opportunity to come together one final time as the Class of 2020, at Toyota Stadium in downtown Frisco. Though they maintained the required six feet of physical distance, that didn’t stop them from together turning their tassels and excitedly tossing their mortarboards high into the air. The ceremony culminated with celebratory fireworks, an unexpected yet marvelous surprise for the graduates and their families.
As the school year drew to a virtual close and questions surrounded the possibilities for the 2020–21 academic year, one thing was crystal clear: We are more than buildings and classrooms, we are more than arts and athletic facilities. We are a tight-knit community bonded by our love for the Lord and our care, compassion, and respect for one another. We are a community undeniably Stronger Together.
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ANNUAL FUND ENHANCEMENTS PEOPLE Tuition Assistance Students from various socioeconomic backgrounds were able to benefit from a Christian education. (TESTIMONY)
“The LCA Tuition Assistance program has blessed my family tremendously during this time of a worldwide epidemic. My son came to me one day two years ago and told me he wanted to go to LCA, but because of my income, I wasn’t sure how I was going to afford it. I’m a single mom raising three boys, so it was going to be a huge expense and I didn’t know where the money would come from. This was not the response my son had hoped for, but he understood. As he approached his senior year, my son approached me with the same request, and knowing and witnessing these past two years of him hitting a rough point in his life while he attended public school, I thought to myself, ‘What would it hurt just to visit LCA and get more information about it?’ So, during this pandemic period, we did a walk-through and gathered enough information from Mr. Mosley that we felt confident that although we had very little income, there’s nothing that a prayer and God won’t do! So we went home, applied, and manifested on the financial assistance we applied for. Then, about two weeks later, my son was accepted and was awarded an amount that only God can make happen!”
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“My son is now attending a school he feels great about, a school where he feels connected, a school that God Himself has led him to, a school where he can evolve! I thank God for this blessing and the people who helped us during the whole process. LCA is awesome and heaven sent, and I can’t thank the school enough. God is truly amazing! Thank you, LCA Tuition Assistance!”
Christmas Blessing “When the LCA community is already so generous all the time, not just at Christmas, the Christmas Blessing is so far above and beyond expectations that it’s simply hard to comprehend. I can’t say thank you enough!”
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Benevolence Almost two years ago, a generous member of our community who asked to remain anonymous gave a substantial gift designated for faculty/staff development and benevolence. This donation became the seed money for a restricted fund that has enabled LCA to help several employees who experienced financial hardship due to unforeseen medical expenses, home or auto repairs, and other emergencies.
Spanish Immersion Library More than 400 books and growing! With the addition of the Spanish Immersion Program came the need for books in Spanish. The Lower School Library now offers a wide array of them for our young learners to stay fully immersed in their new language.
“I’m so blessed to be a part of a community of people who support the worthy servants who use their knowledge, skills, and talents to provide an outstanding Christ-centered education for your children. On behalf of a grateful faculty and staff, thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ by demonstrating the grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7).” —Bill McGee, Head of School
PLANT Digital Whiteboard in Library Students patronizing the Lower School Library are enamored of the new interactive whiteboard. Like a giant touchscreen, the board provides the opportunity for students to engage with technology, databases, and books in new ways. The gift of the board set a trend for similar technology to be added to several classrooms.
Sprint Trainer Cole Eisenmann working out with one of two new sprint trainers. Sprint trainers are an extension of the weight room and are great for the overall development of an athlete as they improve core, quad & hamstring strength while honing speed and flexibility. Head Football Coach Scott Smith says, “We are particularly grateful for these two pieces of equipment, especially during this time when we can’t get in the weight room.”
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Service: TRACY TODD By Sam Martin ’07 If you’re new to the Legacy community, you may not know the name Tracy Todd, but you certainly benefit from her years of service and the indelible impact she has had on this institution.
Let’s meet her now. The Todds were one of the first families to enroll at Legacy, and at least one of their three sons attended LCA from the inaugural 1999 school year until 2020. “When we began Legacy Christian Academy, there were myriad tasks that needed to be done in a short amount of time,” says founder and former Head of School Jody Capehart. “Tracy Todd came in with that beautiful smile and ‘can-do’ spirit and asked, ‘How can I help? I’ll do whatever you need.’ Looking back, I see clearly that this was an understatement because Tracy did so much to make Legacy Christian Academy the excellent school it is today.”
mom to volunteer coordinator to Teacher
variety of roles, both big and small, that
Appreciation chair to PTF president.
Tracy has filled over the years. And she’s
During her time as an LCA parent, Tracy
Her heart for service is so expansive that
so eager to slip away from any attention
served in a multitude of roles, from room
no one at Legacy can even catalog the
and remain behind the scenes that
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she was almost entirely uncooperative when I approached her to discuss this spotlight. I first met Tracy when she and Mitch and their gaggle of young boys moved in three houses down from my parents and I became their go-to babysitter. Every time I entered their home, I was met by piles of decorations for a teacher luncheon, teacher appreciation goodies, or another project. In fact, she was so busy with her ways to bless the Legacy community that she once had me assemble centerpiece decorations for an in-service luncheon after her boys went to bed. It wasn’t just formal volunteer positions that Tracy executed flawlessly. Says Chris Harmon, Head of School from 2007 to 2016, “Tracy was a tireless champion for the school. One afternoon I received a call that a work crew at a nearby house had left a large truck in the middle of our road and was blocking the carpool lines with dismissal about to begin. By the time I made it outside to assess the situation, I discovered Tracy behind the wheel of a large dump truck trying to get it into gear and out of the way.” Mr. Harmon delightedly recalls: “That’s Tracy — she saw a problem and stepped in to fix it before anyone else even noticed it.” Tracy’s heart for service is rivaled by the
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hearts of the rest of her family. When
international student. Tracy skeptically
into their home. Later, they hosted
Shane Krotz, Director of Service and
relayed the message to her husband,
another international student for about
International Programs, was envisioning
thinking it was unlikely, but he jumped
a year. They just can’t help themselves.
the International Program, she thought
at the opportunity. Their oldest son,
about potential host families, and the
Parker, had already started college and
first people who popped into her head
was happy to relinquish his room and
were the Todds. Despite everything on
sleep on the couch when he came home
their plate, Shane couldn’t shake the
for breaks. In 2014, after a few more
sense that Tracy and Mitch would be
conversations, the Todds graciously
the perfect “parents” for Legacy’s first
welcomed Iverson, their “fourth son,”
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Regarding Tracy’s numerous contributions to Legacy, the one she’s most pleased with comes readily: “Meal calendars!” she said immediately. “If one thing I did could last, I hope it’s meal calendars.”
When an LCA faculty or staff member
Tracy cheerfully. “No matter what other
under Tracy’s humble leadership. I soon
or a Legacy family experiences any kind
circumstantial, specific needs someone
discovered that I needn’t worry about
of significant life or health event, Tracy
is experiencing, that person will always
LCA families being forgotten or isolated
organizes a meal calendar. Surgery? You
need to be fed. And the Legacy family has
during their time of need because Tracy
get meals! New baby? You get meals!
always been quick to step up and provide
was on top of caring for that need. My
Cancer diagnosis? You get meals! During
for that need,” she says, beaming.
own family is currently benefiting from
her more than 10 years of leading the Care Ministry, Tracy has coordinated
“Tracy Todd was one of the first
1,190 delicious, nutritious meals.
members of the LCA community I met
her legacy of service following my recent surgery.”
when I arrived four and half years ago,” In December 2016, while I was on staff
Although Tracy is no longer paying
says Bill McGee, LCA’s current Head
at LCA, my first child was born but he
tuition or setting foot on campus on a
of School. “She introduced herself as
never took a breath on his own and
daily basis, Legacy Christian Academy
coordinator of the school’s ministry
will be forever marked by her enormous
that provides meals and other needs
heart of service.
passed away moments later. In the haze of my grief, I was trying to work out the logistics of holding a memorial for Max. Tracy volunteered to coordinate the food for some 100 people. She and a group of Legacy moms handled everything — ordering it, picking it up, delivering it to my parents’ house. If you’ve ever
to those families who are experiencing health issues, personal tragedy, or other
As Jody Capehart put it: “Tracy’s love,
hardships. I was so impressed that
generosity, creativity, and compassion
the school offered this service, and I
created and supported the culture of
became even more impressed with how
Christ’s love that is woven through
efficient and effective this ministry was
Legacy.”
been on the receiving end of Tracy’s care, you’re blessed.
Sam Martin (’07) lives in Frisco with her husband, Spencer, and their two kids,
“It’s just such an easy and tangible way
Lachlan and Meryn. She serves on the board for Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas
to be the hands and feet of Christ,” says
and volunteers with Hope Mommies.
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LEADERSHIP GIVING We are grateful to all who have chosen to support our mission by making Legacy Christian Academy a philanthropic priority. Your generosity supports an education of the heart and mind, preparing our students to lead exemplary lives of faith, citizenship, and personal excellence. On the following pages, we recognize those who made a gift to the Legacy Annual Fund between August 1, 2019, and July 31, 2020. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these lists. If there are errors or omissions, please notify the Development Office at development@legacyca.com.
SOARING EAGLES $50,000 or more
Jan and Steve Smith Erin and Brad Struck
Anonymous (6)
$25,000-$49,999 Brenda and Brett Bingham
$5,000-$9,999 Anonymous (2) Heather and Jason Davis
Rebecca and Kevin Banks Banks Associated Sales, Inc. Catherine and Richard Bond Celanese Foundation Sandra and Marc Cesare
Julie and Patrick Droesch
Amy and Jeffrey Davison
New Balance DFW Stores
Kimberly and Mark Davison
Marian Cline
Jennifer and Farid Dharamsi
Communities Foundation of Texas
Sallie and Gary Dunlap
Celeste and Ric Cordon
Christina and Wesley Feuz
Angela and George Crumley
Kasey and Scott Griffith
Patrick Dowd
Griffith Davison P.C.
Dina and Robert Dunn
Leola Hancock Tindall
Laura and Matthew Edgemon
PARTNERS
$10,000-$24,999 Anonymous (2) Destin and Neil Blais Berkley and Ronnie Berry Sheri and Michael Casey Cardwell Foundation Stephanie and Mance Harmon Lisa and Chuck Hutchinson Jennifer and TJ Justice
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$2,000-$4,999 Anonymous (1)
FELLOWS BENEFACTORS
FOUNDERS
Sandra and Joseph Lozano Linda and Frank Maldonado Janna and Bill McGee Brooke and Mark Moncrief Melina and Bobby O’Brien
Nancey and Craig Chambers
Angeline and Jacob Emmel Carrie and Chris Faulkner Nicole and Patrick Franks Jennifer and Brad Hansing Ann and Del Harris Debi and Gary Housley
Legacy Storage
Natalie Roberson
Melissa and Ryan Loveless
Jennifer and Jason Rush
Erika and Evan Kinser
Lori and Nam Nguyen
Vivian and Michael Schroeder
Jennifer and Britten Martin
Ashleigh and Benjamin Pogue
Catherine and Bradley Thompson
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DYLLAN MULLER:
A Gentleman and a Scholar By Madi Bixler ’14 Dyllan Muller, LCA Class of 2016, says he’s been blessed with opportunities. It wasn’t always easy, but he has certainly made the most of them. Despite his achievements, though, Dyllan remains a humble young man, dedicated to his faith and to service. He was born in Roodepoort, in
an idea that would become the premise
dinner,” Dyllan says, “I began to wonder
northeastern South Africa, and his
of the young man’s start-up company,
if there was a way to remove sodium
mother — a pharmacist — nurtured
called No-dium (rhymes with sodium).
from food chemically, and when I asked
Dyllan’s interest in science by
What sparked the idea was this: “After
Mr. Branch about it, he gave me a few
performing experiments with him on
having a particularly salty soup for
things to experiment with at home.”
weekends. He entered LCA in sixth grade, and it was here that the teenager blossomed in chemistry. In the Upper School, Mr. Branch, his AP Chemistry teacher, was instrumental in his decision to pursue a career in the field. “I’ve had the pleasure of teaching many extremely bright and motivated students,” says Mr. Branch, “but Dyllan Muller would be at the top of my list. He is the most honest and sincere young man I’ve ever met. He is extremely humble. I love his drive and his love for chemistry, both of which made him a joy to teach.” Mr. Branch worked closely with Dyllan in many class labs and his advisory group, and helped him experiment with
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Dyllan went on to Tulane University, in New Orleans, because of its reputation for strong research in chemistry and chemical engineering, the availability of financial aid for international students, and its required service courses. At LCA, Dyllan had been heavily involved in the Legacy Service Organization (LSO), which is when he discovered his passion for people and giving back. In his major service project at Tulane, he helped an organization called Santosha Village create jobs for homeless individuals, and worked closely with the founder, Haiyan Khan, to craft business plans that would enable the men and women to earn a living. Academics and service were never a problem; the tough part was that having attended a private Christian school his whole life, Dyllan initially struggled to find a friend group at Tulane, recently cited as the number one party school in America. After he researched Christian ministries, he joined the Bridge College Ministry, and eventually held a leadership position in the club on campus. Like many other Christian students,
He recalled Mrs. Bixler’s simple but important advice to “read the syllabus!”
who was interested in joining me,”
and, he says, Legacy’s math and science
he says.
courses helped him succeed in college calculus. “I was able to accomplish my
Dyllan struggled with finding a balance
Dyllan believes that his relationship
with being in the world but not of the
dual degree in four years because of the
with the Lord has strengthened, and he
world. It was challenging, he said, to
many AP courses LCA offered,” he says.
attributes much of that to the biblical
find people who shared his values. When
foundation Legacy gave him. “Legacy
he became a resident advisor (RA), he
taught me how to critically analyze
was surprised at how “many students at
worldviews and biblical texts,” he
At Tulane, Dyllan wanted to continue the
Tulane thought of Christianity as hateful
says. “I often used On Guard, by
sodium experiments he had begun under
and very strict,” he says. “I wanted to
William Lane Craig, a book we studied
the coaching of Mr. Branch. He joined
show my residents a true picture of
in Mr. Littleton’s class, among other
the Novel Tech Challenge, hosted by the
Christianity by example and I believe
resources from Legacy’s Apologetics and
“When I entered college, I had already completed 16 credit hours.”
university, performed many tests, and
Worldview courses.”
with a fellow classmate won a $2,500
with them, his residents began to trust
He credits Legacy’s curriculum with
where No-dium could have
him. They all knew he was a Christian,
preparing him for the rigors of Tulane.
pharmaceutical promise in combating
I showed them how loving Christianity really is.” As he fostered connections
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prize. “We discovered opportunities
heart failure, in addition to simply
In 2020, Dyllan graduated from Tulane
industry experience for two to four years
removing salt from food,” says Dyllan.
with a BSE in chemical engineering
before entering the university. He says
“Our start-up project was accepted into
and a BSM in management, with a
he’ll begin the MBA program in 2022
the Delta Regional Authority’s I-Fund
minor in finance and a specialization in
and plans to apply to Harvard’s master’s
program.” He and his partner now have
entrepreneurship. He immediately went
in biotechnology program as well.
applied for patents for their work.
to work full time at Unilever.
Although at Tulane he worked in organic
“After a while,” he says, “I wanted to
In the next two years, Dyllan will work with Unilever and continue furthering
chemistry and stem-cell research labs,
explore the intersection between science
Dyllan felt that he was missing out on
and business more fully, as this was an
No-dium. “I hope to obtain more grants for patents, perform more research
directly helping consumers. He applied
interest of mine in college.” He applied
and development, do more pitch
for Unilever’s internship program
to Harvard Business School and was
competitions virtually, and solidify
because with the fast-moving company,
accepted into its deferred MBA program,
No-dium’s intellectual property
he’d be serving people. There he
which allows students to acquire
strategy,” he says.
worked on finding natural ingredients for cosmetics and skincare, creating a virtual process for testing for chemicals that would reduce extensive lab screening.
Madi Bixler (’14) graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a BS in supply chain management. She is a product specialist at Interstate Batteries and is pursuing her master’s at UTD.
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Welcome to the Board,
Mr. Johnson I’m incredibly excited to join the Board of Trustees, to serve a school that has taken such excellent care of my children for the past 13 years. —NICK JOHNSON Legacy Christian Academy is pleased to welcome Nick Johnson to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Johnson is the owner of Lakes Tennis Academy, in Frisco, which has been recognized by the USTA as one of the best private clubs and junior tennis programs in America. His devotion to tennis developed at a young age and has remained constant. After spending thousands of hours training on the court, Nick was offered a tennis scholarship to play at Oral Roberts University, in Tulsa. His excitement to play Division I tennis was quashed during his freshman year, when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Nick underwent a lifesaving bone marrow transplant at Baylor Medical Center; just 30 days later, doctors proclaimed that he
Dallas, before making his move to
Nick and Salina have been married for 21
was cured.
Lakes Tennis Academy.
years. They have three children:
Determined to continue his pursuit
Mr. Johnson has served on the Dallas
whom have attended Legacy since Pre-K.
of a career in tennis, he moved to the
Professional Tennis Association Board of
The family enjoy boating, biking, skiing,
University of North Texas, where he
Directors for seven years. He also works
and taking their dachshund to the wiener
earned a degree in club and resort
with the Team Connor Foundation for
dog races. The Johnsons have attended
management. He spent eight years
an annual tennis fund-raiser to benefit
Preston Trail Community Church for
as a tennis pro at Northwood Club, in
childhood-cancer research.
14 years.
Blake ’22, Callie ’24, and Addy ’26, all of
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Helping Students Flourish:
Meet the
LEGACY LEARNING CENTER The Legacy Learning Center currently serves more than 140 students with diagnosed learning differences. Holly Hammond, the director of the LLC and a learning specialist, answers questions that explore the many ways in which the center guides students and their families. Left to right: Toni Thrash, Kristen Gross, Gigi Gross, Holly Hammond, Kelly Rothacker, Kristina Stockton, Rhonda Cook, Morgan Myers
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How quickly could you read a page like this? Would you want to read more? Would you dread taking a timed test or reading aloud in front of your peers? Would you feel confident in your ability to write a paper? What if every time you saw the number 8 it was actually a 3? What if any distant sound, noise, or motion fought just as hard to capture your attention as the teacher right there in the room?
These are some of the real struggles many of our students experience every day. ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, diagnosed anxiety, and diagnosed depression are some of the learning differences we work with in the Legacy Learning Center (LLC).
So, what is a learning difference? A learning difference is defined as a measured difference in how
“I’m confident in saying that our children have shed the shame and embarrassment of their differences because
the brain processes information. Typically, this shows up as
of assurance from the LLC that they are made with a
difficulty with reading, math, reasoning, listening, or speaking.
purpose and are loved and wonderfully made.”
More often than not, students with these challenges are highly
—LLC parent Cheryl Eisenmann
intelligent and capable; they just process and learn differently from how the traditional student learns.
“LLC has unlocked my children’s potential. Having access
What is the LLC’s goal?
to professionals in the field of learning differences is
Our goal is the same as that of our school: to develop strong
invaluable to us. I knew my children had more, I knew
leaders with biblical convictions who are equipped to succeed
they were intelligent, but the struggles and grades did
in college and beyond. In each LLC division, we staff full-time,
not represent their capabilities. The staff in the LLC seem
dedicated learning specialists who provide our diagnosed students
to understand my children’s difficulties when I could not.
support and accommodations.
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HELPING STUDENTS FLOURISH: MEET THE LEGACY LEARNING CENTER In the elementary division, our goal is to screen, diagnose, and provide structured intervention at the highest level to meet each student’s needs. Once intervention has taken place and students graduate to Middle School, our program begins to focus on their individual strengths. We help students discover how they learn most successfully and then assist them with setting up best practices and additional structured accommodations. Self-advocacy is our highest growth priority for students who move through our program. In the Upper School program, we
How are we distinctive? For a school our size, in five short years we’ve fully developed one of the most robust and professionally staffed programs in the country. When a student applies to LCA, the individual undergoes an enhanced admissions battery of testing by our in-house diagnostician, Rhonda Cook. Mrs. Cook has been a teacher for 18 years, holds a master’s degree in special education, and is a certified diagnostician. This admissions testing provides valuable feedback in reasoning and processing abilities.
build on the study skill habits and accommodations started in Middle School with an enhanced emphasis on students’ advocating for their needs, appropriately and effectively, with their teachers in preparation for college and beyond. We want our students to graduate with the confidence that they’re fully capable and empowered to ask questions and seek help to navigate their own needs.
Rhonda Cook is our school wide educational diagnostician.
Kristen Gross is an Upper School learning specialist.
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Toni Thrash is an assistant in the Middle School Learning Center.
By the Lord’s Grace and the LLC By Toni Margolis
I wish I could put into a few succinct sentences what expresses all of my thoughts and feelings about what the Legacy Learning Center meant for my daughter. Before the LLC was established, from kindergarten on we were told time and again that she was struggling in some way or another. She was tested. She was “therapied.” She was accepted into some learning-different schools but not the one I thought held all the answers. It was the wise words of a fourth-grade math teacher who one day put it into perspective when she looked me straight in the eye and said, “I feel like you’re looking elsewhere based on fear instead of having faith and giving her a chance to succeed here, where is she is comfortable, supported, and loved.” From that point on, I allowed God to take the lead. And Holly Hammond, Director of the Legacy Learning Center.
from that point on, He was always one step ahead of her. The LLC was launched, the perfect Head of School for her and her battle was in charge, followed by a Head of School who worked tirelessly behind the scenes for students like our girl. The perfect Middle School teacher was her biggest advocate, the perfect Middle School English teacher came into her life, and the LLC expanded schoolwide just in time for Upper School. It was and still is led by Holly Hammond, the most amazing of amazing champions for learningdifferent students. As a result of the Lord’s grace and the LLC, we have a daughter who persevered through 13 years of formal schooling. But more important, at Legacy Christian Academy she was supported and prayed for by more teachers, staff, and parents than I could ever count or thank. There was not a moment in all the years we spent here that I felt she was unsupported in her academic endeavors, and I will be forever grateful for the LLC’s involvement in her undergraduate success.
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HELPING STUDENTS FLOURISH: MEET THE LEGACY LEARNING CENTER “I have a really great teacher who has helped me get better at my reading. She teaches us stuff that goes deeper than our regular classes. I would probably fail my reading class without her.” — Third-grader with dyslexia In addition to dyslexia services, we have learning centers in each division of our school to make sure we’re serving the entire student population. Students in the LLC program have dedicated class time to receive skill support in test taking, studying, and organization. We meet with them individually to help with academic-priority planning according to their grade level and learning difference. We act as liaisons between classroom teachers and students and, when appropriate, provide supplemental support between parents and the school. More formally, we provide official student-specific accommodation plans and assist our teachers with the implementation.
Gigi Gross is the Lower School learning specialist.
In kindergarten through second grade, dyslexia therapists Kristina Stockton and Gigi Gross provide screeners to help identify — as early as possible — any students who are struggling with reading. Mrs. Stockton is a certified academic language therapist with a master’s in special education and six years of teaching experience. Mrs. Gross, also an experienced dyslexia therapist, was one of six people to help Scottish Rite develop and author the “Take Flight” curriculum, which is the industry standard and used worldwide to assist dyslexic students reach their full potential. If a specific learning need is discovered, one of our learning specialists works with the family and student to obtain a full educational diagnostic battery of testing. In the Lower and Middle Schools, for students who have documented dyslexia, we offer the “Take Flight” program during the school day, to assist them in strengthening their reading skills as early and as successfully as possible.
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Kristina Stockton serves both the Lower and Middle School as our Dyslexia Therapist.
“My daughter says LLC taught her to not procrastinate, and gave her study skills, and time to enjoy life. As parents, we know it changed her future by increasing her GPA, even ACT, which decreased college costs and increased future opportunities. Most important, the staff taught her to believe in how God knitted her to thrive in that unique giftedness.” —Sandi Brandon, parent of former LLC student
Morgan Myers is an Upper School learning specialist.
In the Middle School learning center, Kelly Rothacker is the learning specialist and Toni Thrash is her assistant. In the Upper School learning center, Morgan Meyers and Kristen Gross are the learning specialists. Combined, these three specialists have 20-plus years of experience in teaching and working with
Kelly Rothacker is our Middle School learning specialist.
students with learning differences. If a reevaluation is needed, our diagnostician can administer a valuable battery of tests. These specialists pour into their students daily encouragement and accountability to build their confidence and foster selfadvocacy. Their passion is to inspire and guide students on the
Does participation in the LLC align with college services? All of the colleges our students apply to — such as the University
path that God has for them. Our students love the support and
of Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor, TCU, SMU, Texas Tech, OSU, the
personalization the LLC provides along their learning journey
University of Oklahoma, and Arkansas — have a learning center or
at Legacy.
accommodations center. Once LCA students have decided which college to attend, we provide assistance in securing their learning,
As students reach the Upper School, we help families apply for
support program. Our students graduate knowing how to set goals,
specialized testing accommodations for the ACT and SAT and
priority-plan, work hard, and self-advocate, all skills leading to
proctor on-campus testing for those who qualify. LLC students
success in college and beyond.
have graduated in the top 10 percent of their class, been accepted to and entered their first-choice colleges, been athletic captains of their teams, and led in spiritual formation of the student body. Within the Legacy community, they’re leaders in diverse and multifaceted ways.
“The LLC prepared me to manage my time much better along with teaching me how to self-advocate with my teachers. It helped me tremendously.” —Luke Brown ’20
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GRANDPARENT GIVING Anonymous (1)
Carol and James Garner
Gail and Ralph Parks
Janelle and Tim Beasley
Rhelma and Charles Gleeson
Carol Sanders
Vera and Jerry Brazeau
William Grass
Robert Schille
Billie Carroll
Thomas Halverson
Diana and Sam Self
Karen and Robert Coe
Jackie Heide
Anne and Edward Slyman
Sandra and Robert Douglas
W. Thad Holt
May Beth Smith
Patrick Dowd
Debi and Gary Housley
Janet and Johnny Wainwright
Vernon Droge
Laura and John Hull
Sherry and Rob Waples
Margaret Fortson
Linda and Kenneth Kunzman
Gail White
Milda and David Frazier
Andrea Lutz
Patricia and Kenneth Freeman
Marguerite Margo
Janet Gambell
Deanna and Gary Martin
PARENTS OF ALUMNI Anonymous (2)
Glenn Dibley
Cheri and Kevin Mosley
Randi Allen
Pam and Bill Dyer
Robert Packer
Leslie Bales
Kim and Larry Fizer
Susan Phillips
Sheryl and Larry Beck
Robin and Brian Fogle
Michelle Rogers
Mary and John Bickel
Candice Gartner
Susan and Keith Sanderlin
Brenda and Brett Bingham
Casey and Scott Griffith
Karen and Paul Bixler
Cheryl and Bruce Guthmann
Paula and Mike Brothers
Holly Hammond
Sheri and Kent Brown
Lisa and Chuck Hutchinson
Robin and Craig Buffington
Sharon and John Huxham
Kim and Richard Butler
Nicki Kelly
Julie and David Cannaday
Chris and John Keyes
Lauren and Jay Clark
Robert Lamse
Joelle and Steve Clink
Sandra and Joseph Lozano
Kari Tomeny
Brice Coleman
Ramiro Lucio
Kip Watson
Jonelle and Brian Conom
Sara and Stephen Margo
Scott Watson
Cheryl and Chad Crawford
Carol and Michael Marino
Sharon and Kenneth Williams
Shannon and Chris Culley
Tiffany and Scot McCollum
Melissa Dean
Michelle and Hugo Montes
Edie and Scott Shadle Kim and Jerry Slyman Valerie and Eric Smith Jena Snyder Michelle and Todd Taunton John Terrien Tracy and Mitchell Todd
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THE CLASS OF 2020 IS ALL MOVED IN! With the 2020 fall semester under way, we contacted our
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most recent graduates to send in some photos of their first day of college, move in, and other things happening around their campuses! We miss these Eagles dearly, but we know the Lord has terrific plans for each and every one of them as they continue on their journey of education and beyond. 1. Abby Hecht shows her school spirit on campus at the University of Minnesota. 2. The Norris brothers take on college move-in. 3. Sophie Dryden joins sister Hannah at Baylor University for a fun, family move-in day! 4. N atasha Arevalo snaps a photo to commemorate her first day of school at Texas A&M. 5. Alex Clark gets ready to begin his freshman year at Embry-Riddle University.
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MOVING IN TO COLLEGE 1. Mother-son bonding with Gavin Morrow and his mom as they move him into his dorm room! 2. Dorm, sweet, dorm! Emeline Crumley shows off her adorable dorm room at Baylor University. 3. Chase Brown suits up for class at OSU as he starts his college career. 4. From high school friendships to college roommates, Andrew Shadle, Luke Cannaday, and Alex Smith smile for a sweet photo with their mamas.
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Support Each Other
and Shine Legacy art students Erica Papp ’22 and Cortlyn Plunk ’23 are the latest visual artists to bring home honors from the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide event that encourages artistic creativity in high schoolers. Since its launch, in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Earlier this year, Erica and Cortlyn competed with students
piece was toys mainly used for children, but when I saw those
from other private schools and from public schools, along with
shoes, I fell in love. As a child, I always adored ballet even
homeschooled students, in the 26th Congressional District,
though I was not and still am not flexible or graceful enough to
represented by Cong. Michael Burgess, MD. Erica’s entry was
be a ballerina myself. Through this piece, I was able to bring to
awarded “Best of School,” as the favorite submitted by Legacy
life my childhood dream.”
students, and Cortlyn’s entry received “Juror’s Choice for Creativity,” a discretionary award presented by jurist Sharon Warwick in recognition of artistic merit.
Mrs. Blackburn says she received numerous comments from friends and colleagues who were impressed by Erica’s piece. In fact, she says, “Erica was approached by a buyer
Anne Blackburn, a Legacy art teacher, says she was impressed
who saw it on the Congressional Art Competition page and
by the unique angle and lighting considerations Erica
wanted to purchase the artwork for his daughter, who dances
implemented in her drawing, titled Le debut D’une Ballerine. At
professionally.”
18"x24", this is the largest piece — and the one that required the most time and effort to create — that Erica had attempted.
Cortlyn Plunk received her award for a watercolor she titled A Vintage Still Life. Mrs. Blackburn encouraged Cortlyn to tackle
“I was ultimately inspired by a pair of ballet shoes I used as a
a watercolor in order to achieve the particular style she was
practice sketch one day,” she says. “The original plan for this
looking for, despite the fact that watercolor is not her usual
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medium. Cortlyn began with the assertion that she “can’t do
I Cannot Do Watercolor’ wouldn’t be an appropriate title, I
watercolor,” but her dedication to her art was obvious to her
settled on A Vintage Still Life With Lots of Sleepless Nights and
instructor as well as to the juror. Yes, she can “do watercolor.”
Cough Syrup Involved as a fitting title for the first piece of the
“I decided for my still life that I would do something out of my comfort zone and challenge myself for this project,” Cortlyn says. “ At the time, I seemed to have really bad allergies, so I was taking a lot of medication just to get me through the day. As the deadline loomed, I would get on FaceTime with friends
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year in Art 2.” Both Erica and Cortlyn would like to attend art school, and the girls have developed a camaraderie. Mrs. Blackburn noticed the way they supported each other virtually and wants to encourage
Trinity and Erica, and we would work together on our projects
them to continue to do so, even if they attend different schools.
late into the night. Since I had to choose a title to describe
The girls’ friendship and mutual support “is what it means to
the piece and ‘Putting Myself Through a Self-Realization That
build each up as the body of Christ,” their teacher says.
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ATHLETICS Play Ball! With the Varsity Baseball season cut short due to COVID, summer games were not in the original plan. But God still had something in store for the team. Varsity Baseball took the field at Dr. Pepper Ballpark on June 16 for a final two games.
“It was an Amazing Day! Being able to play two games at Rough Rider stadium was truly a blessing. The two games helped ease the pain of a canceled season for the seniors and enabled us to end our 2020 season on the field.” –Coach Embry
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“The Summer Series games made for an incredible day. God blessed us with a beautiful day in which to play and host the games. It gave us a chance to send out fouryear player and senior Lauren Bingham. We were also able to bring up some of the incoming freshmen early to welcome them to the team. A huge thank-you goes out to Coach Johnson for putting this together and the whole Athletic Department staff for their support.” –Coach Zdrojewski
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Discipleship As an international student, from China, Steven Yao joined the LCA community during his freshman year. After a year of sleeping on couches, he found his temporary home with Monty Page, one of our LCA coaches. A football injury in October of his junior year began a change only the Lord could have ordained. His parents flew across the world to be with him during his recovery, and were hosted by the Page family. Steve’s father noticed that Coach Page was spending mornings with his Bible. As the young man was the only one who could translate, Steve found himself at the kitchen table in a five-hour conversation full of his father’s questions about Christ, and this spurred him to ask his own questions. In January, Steven started praying for clarity and asked God to reveal himself if He was real. By February, he and Coach Page were studying John. In March, Steve gave his life fully to Jesus. With Steve about to hop on a plane back to China, he wanted the chance to be baptized in front of his teammates by Coach Page. Little did the young man know… Members of the Frisco Bible community had been praying since October for his heart to be opened to Christ. On June 6, some 100 of them — wearing masks and practicing social distancing — lined the track and celebrated with Steve during his baptism. Three hours later, he was on his way back to China, but he left Coach Page with this final thought: “My Bible is staying with me whatever the cost. With Christ, what can they take from me?” Right now, Steve is in China at a boarding school with New Oasis and is continuing the Legacy curriculum through our online academy. Most Thursdays, he calls in to join Coach Page, Coach Scott Smith, and LCA dad Geoff Godsey to pray over the school and the nation. Because of travel restrictions, Steven will have to stay put for the moment, but we are prayerful that he will be able to finish his senior year on campus with us. “It was a special day to see Steve baptized this summer. He has been a testimony to us all,” says Coach Smith.
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PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP Unlimited Fellowship and Community Despite COVID Restrictions “No matter the restrictions we find ourselves under, LCA has continued to provide platforms of service and ministry for our families. Finding opportunities for our moms and dads to come together for fellowship, to experience personal spiritual growth, and to serve both the LCA and the local community has clearly remained a priority for our administration. Through our Dad’s Boot Camp, Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies, PEP Talks, and prayer walks, our families are given opportunities that not only draw us closer as a community, but also glorify the Lord. This is an exciting time to be a part of such a special community!” —Heather Davis, PTF Board President
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Women’s Bible Study THURSDAYS, 11:30 A.M. VIRTUALLY “Women’s Bible Study was one of the first things that helped connect me to other moms seven years ago, when my oldest started at LCA. It has been a huge blessing and I see how the school not only prioritizes the spiritual development of our kids but also provides many opportunities for parents to grow. I look back and see the women I met along the way and realize how beautiful the bond of Christ really is. He connects women in all seasons to encourage one another other, grow in His Word, and know Him more.”
— Jamie Schlegel PTF Board Ministry Leader
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Men’s Bible Study THURSDAYS, 6:45 A.M. VIRTUALLY “It was a great honor to be asked to lead the study this year because of what it has meant to me. To me, the Bible study is a great place for fellowship. Some of the first dads I met were in the study. Even to this day, those are some of the closest relationships I’ve made over these last four years at LCA. The authenticity of the men in the study is unquestionable. As the leader, I want to continue to foster that so other men can have an experience equal to or even better than my own.”
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— Bret Coe Men’s Bible Study Leader
Eagle Mama CULTIVATING FRIENDSHIPS AND FAITH QUARTERLY “If you’ve ever flown on an airplane with a young child, you’ve likely been told to ‘be sure to put on your oxygen mask before you assist your child.’ As parents, from the second our kids are born their growth and well-being are our top priorities — sometimes at the expense of our own spiritual, physical, and emotional health. The purpose of Eagle Mama events is to be a source of strength, encouragement, spiritual growth, and joy for Legacy moms. Here we can ‘put on our oxygen mask’ and have fun doing it. Being all that God created us to be is the best thing we could ever do for our kids.”
— Jerica Olson Eagle Mama Leader
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Prayer Walks SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8:45 AM “God stirred my heart to participate in a prayer walk when I saw two ladies walking around the track while I was sitting in carline. The next day, one of the PTF women called me and invited me to pray, and quickly introduced me to then PTF president Karin Proctor and the Prayer Walks program was born. “A prayer walk is an intercessory prayer by walking from the ‘inside’ with God by using our senses. Wouldn’t you pray for your children in their secondary ‘home,’ where they spend half of their time? Wouldn’t you pray for the beloved teachers and staff who have established the principles of the foundation for your children and take care of your children with love? Wouldn’t you speak blessings around the campus and ask for God’s protection and covering for the whole community? I invite you to come and walk with us, and stand in the gap for our beloved LCA.”
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— Meilini Pranoto LCA Prayer Walk Leader
Prayer Team REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE ANYTIME ONLINE LEGACYCA.COM/VOLUNTEER “The virtual prayer team at LCA is a special group of men and women with a heart to serve the staff, students, and families at LCA by lifting them in prayer to our Heavenly Father. I believe these Prayer Warriors are sowing seeds of righteousness, peace, and protection in our community, and I have personally seen these prayers answered in my own family’s life. I send out periodic email prayers along with scripture to encourage our team to pray. I am hopeful to see God move this year through our faith-filled prayers!”
— Julie Bratcher LCA Prayer Team Leader
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LCA HIGHLIGHTS
Dad’s Boot Camp ANNUAL EVENT TO KICK OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR Fellowship, fun, and faith: Dad’s Boot Camp supports Legacy men in their role as their families’ spiritual leaders.
“Dad’s Boot Camp is an opportunity to reset for the new year with like-minded dads with a vested interest in the spiritual and academic growth of their children, to hear the heart of Mr. McGee, along with the goals for the upcoming year, and to be challenged to refocus the priorities of God-ordained fathers and the duties they entail.”
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— Jason Davis, LCA Parent
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BooHoo Yahoo Each year, on the first day of school, we gather after carlines for our annual Boohoo Yahoo Event. Whether it is your child’s first day of school ever or last first day, there is a place for you! As a community, we celebrate the milestone moments of the Kinder and Senior parents. Tears, applause, prayer, and encouragement fill the air, and we trust big moments are ahead with a God who is bigger and able to do more than we could ever imagine!
“I still remember those early years, when I was a Kinder mom and would cry at every school event as I heard teachers and administration pray and as I listened to the children say the pledge to the Bible, or sing a song of praise to God. I cried tears of joy and gratitude because they were learning to set their hearts in the direction of God’s truth. It was exactly the foundation we wanted for our children.”
— Cynthia Heaton, Senior Mom
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Frisco Fastpacs Food Drive The first Friday in September is National Food Bank Day, and in recognition of its importance, Legacy offered assistance to Frisco Fastpacs. Frisco Fastpacs is a nonprofit organization that provides weekend meals for Frisco ISD students in low-income families. Legacy’s participation is a schoolwide initiative, from our youngest Pre-K Eagles all the way to our seniors, and our families answered the call. Parent volunteers are instrumental in the success of the food drive, as they will deliver the donations to Frisco Fastpacs.
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Legacy’s partnership with the organization has presented a unique opportunity for both student and servant leadership. The National Honor Society has taken the reins and will lead this project for the rest of the year. “Frisco Fastpacs has a special place in the hearts of this year’s NHS officers,” says President Trenton Balcombe, “so we’re honored and thrilled to highlight the food drive as a major staple of our service projects. We plan to spearhead our efforts through student-led involvement in the form of early-morning carline collections. Most importantly, our efforts will be strategically concentrated in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving break, as Fastpacs will need a stockpile of donations for the extended time away from school.” Food donations are fundamental to the success of Fastpacs, but many of our teachers have also called on their students’ creativity: “High Five” cards contain bright, uplifting messages and are a great way to reinforce the call to serve. Students in Mrs. Marino’s fourth-grade class wrote and designed the cards. Afterward, the class prayed over them and also prayed for the children. Their prayer was simple: that the food would bless and nourish their bodies and that the High Five cards would bless and nourish their spirit.
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Class Notes SUBMIT A CLASS NOTE We are interested in hearing about your wedding, children, career, special interests,
Gallen graduated from YWAM Denver and has spent time as a missionary, artist, and musician. He and Cassi have two children.
2006 Benjamin Neufang Ben earned his undergraduate degree in
vacation trips, and regular get-togethers with
zoology. After finishing veterinary school,
fellow LCA alumni.
in Auburn, Alabama, Ben and his wife, Lisa,
Class Notes Compiled By: Madi Bixler ’14
E-Mail: communications@legacyca.com Class Notes are edited for length and clarity, and they will be published online.
2004 Nathan Neufang Nathan is pursuing a doctorate at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and will begin his second dissertation in
moved to Florida. He is working toward his veterinary technician specialist certification in dentistry, which will enable him to teach at local hospitals and lecture around the country. He also holds a B.S. in Zoology.
January. He currently serves as the executive teaching pastor at Hebron Baptist Church, in
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Dacula, Georgia. He and his wife, Marianne, have two sons.
Carolyn Boatsman After graduating from Texas A&M University, Carolyn and her husband, Kyle, moved to Colorado Springs. Carolyn is starting a master’s program in divination at Fuller Seminary. The couple have two children (one a newborn).
Gallen Pierce-Lackey Gallen and his wife, Cassi, followed God’s calling to Eugene, Oregon, to open a salon and work with their church.
Stephanie (Cox) Turner In June, Stephanie was promoted to director of targeted marketing at The Michaels Companies. She leads multiple teams that oversee customer-facing efforts. She and her husband, Kyle, welcomed their first child, Charlotte Marie, in September.
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CLASS NOTES
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2009
2010
Kylie (Rhodes) Choisnet
Alexandra (Drago) Frater
Patricia (Bush) Orfanos
After graduating from Baylor with a degree
Alex graduated from Richland Community
Patricia graduated from Texas Christian
in elementary education, Kylie married
College and is a professional voice actor part
University’s nursing school and completed
Douglas. She is a stay-at-home mom and
time. She and her husband, Christopher,
her graduate degree at the University of
loves spending time with their two young
live in Allen with their two children.
Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio)
children, Carter and newborn Bennett.
in August 2018. She is a pediatric nurse practitioner. Patricia and her husband, Athanasi, are expecting their first child in October.
David Fawthrop David earned his master’s in educational leadership at the University of North Texas. He teaches in the Prosper Independent School District. He and his wife, Miranda, have two children.
Ally Maas
Melissa Mock-Wagoner
Ally has a bachelor’s in hospitality
Melissa earned her master’s degree in
management and communications from
learning analytics at Columbia. She is a data scientist at Spotify and recently married Pete Wagoner. The couple look forward to celebrating their marriage post-COVID-19.
the University of North Texas. She was
Katie Rial Katie earned her master’s in clinical rehabilitation counseling from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She is
recently promoted to marketing director at AEG Presents, in charge of the Southwest territory, and handled the launch of the Rolling Stones tour and the Elton John tour.
now a doctoral intern at UT Southwestern.
Sharon Soh Sharon graduated from Baylor with a
2011
master’s in social work and is a mental
Ben Trotter
health clinician in the Dallas Independent
Ben earned his bachelor’s degree in
School District. During the past year, she
marketing at Dallas Baptist University. He is
managed a homeless shelter and has worked
as an account manager for Blue Cross Blue
as an adjunct professor at UTA. She will be
Shield. He and his wife have two daughters,
getting married in December.
Sally and Riley.
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CLASS NOTES Danielle (Slyman) Bjorkman Danielle has been working as a labor and delivery nurse for the last five years. She and her husband, Mark, are celebrating four years of marriage this November and expecting their first child, a girl, in January. The couple live in Fort Worth.
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2013
Declan Kirk
Peyton Smith
Declan earned his medical degree from
Peyton graduated from Oklahoma State
Texas Tech and is now an ophthalmology
University with a bachelor’s degree in
resident in Lubbock. He and wife, Aubrey
business administration (management/
(Aubrey Allison ’15) have a son, Miles, who
marketing). He is a business operations
was born this summer.
manager for JPMorgan Chase.
Carolyn Tang Carolyn holds a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer science from Baylor. She works for At Home as a sourcing and product-design assistant manager.
2014 Kristin Payne Kristin graduated from Southern
Marta (Venegas) Flores Marta earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary/early childhood education and a master’s in educational leadership, both from Oklahoma Baptist University. She is a fourth-grade teacher in the Little Elm
Hannah (Watts) Barley
Methodist University with a major in
Hannah graduated from Oral Roberts
markets and culture and a minor in
University with a degree in elementary
sociology (nonprofits). She lives in Frisco.
education. She teaches kindergarten in the Coppell Independent School District. Hannah and her husband, Garrett, are pursuing their master’s degrees in educational leadership and administration from the University of North Texas.
Independent School District. Marta and
Michael Zarro
her husband, Arturo, welcomed their first
Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in history
child, Thiago, in December.
and his master’s in arts and teaching, both from the University of Arkansas. He and his wife, Sami, live in St. Louis, where he teaches middle school history and coaches football in the Kirkwood School District.
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Blaine Petty Blaine earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas Tech, where he also met his fiancée. The couple are busy planning their October wedding. Blaine is a content specialist at Optimal Blue.
CLASS NOTES Maddie Sepcic
Alexandra Lambring
Hayden Blake
Maddie graduated from the University of
Alexandra graduated from Oklahoma State
Hayden earned his degree in public
North Texas with a degree in logistics/
University with a bachelor’s degree in
relations at the University of Oklahoma
supply chain management. After working
strategic communication. While at OSU,
and is now a leadership consultant for Beta
in the industry, she founded Cabo Couture,
she interned for a law firm in New York.
Upsilon Chi. He met his fiancée at OU, the
She is now studying at the University of
couple are planning their wedding
Tulsa College of Law.
for March.
a swim/activewear company. Maddie is a new homeowner in Frisco.
2016 Dylan Beams Dylan graduated from SMU with a BS in biological sciences and a BA in psychology with a minor in business administration. He is now at UT Southwestern Medical School, pursuing his medical degree.
Lauren Whitney Lauren received her master’s in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M. She has accepted a job offer from Medtronic, in Irvine, California, a renowned medicaldevice corporation. She will be rooming
Megan Beck Megan graduated from John Brown University with a degree in Christian ministries. She is a resident minister for Cross Church, in Springdale, Arkansas, and will be getting married in November.
with LCA alumna Brooke Barson.
2015 Thomas Dreger Thomas graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a degree in business administration. In his final semester, he completed a study-abroad
Candace Collier
program in Florence. He now works as
Candace graduated from Belmont
an enterprise automation consultant with
University with a degree in motion
Information Services Group.
pictures. She has recently signed on to be an associate producer for season 2 of Vindication, a locally filmed show with a Christian worldview.
McKenzie Gardner McKenzie earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Dallas Baptist University and is now in a master’s program in professional counseling.
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CLASS NOTES Andrew Liebert
Sophie Pritzkau
in consultative selling. She is involved in
Andrew holds a degree in power
Sophie is attending Oklahoma City
the Sales Program and is the lead sales-
engineering technology from the Marine
University where she is studying acting
development coach. She also serves at
Maritime Academy. He is a field engineer,
with a minor in directing. She recently
Fellowship Church, helping lead a young
in South Dakota, for a construction
played the role of Desdemona in
adults/college connect group.
company that builds wind turbines.
TheatreOCU’s Mainstage production of Woe Is Me!
2018 Maycie Clemmons Maycie is studying corporate communications, with a minor in business administration, at Baylor. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, for which
2017 Tyler Cox Tyler is pursuing a degree in digital film and media at Baylor. He was recently accepted into the Baylor in New York program, through which students can
she has held leadership positions, and of Harris Creek Baptist Church.
Emily Watts Emily is now a senior at Texas Christian University. She will be completing a degree in marketing with a specialization
intern in the film industry in New York City and live there for a semester. He will begin
Madi Bixler (’14) graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a BS in
his internship this spring.
supply chain management. She is a product specialist at Interstate Batteries and is pursuing her master’s at UTD.
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A LAST WORD FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL SO THEN, BROTHERS, STAND FIRM AND HOLD TO THE TRADITIONS THAT YOU WERE TAUGHT BY US, EITHER BY OUR SPOKEN WORD OR BY OUR LETTER. - 2 Thessalonians 2:15
DEAR FRIENDS, By the time you receive this issue of Impact, we will be well into the fall semester of on-campus learning. Although the pandemic has certainly changed many of our daily routines and caused us to modify a number of traditional events and activities, I’m proud to report that the Legacy community has risen to the challenges and is successfully navigating these uncharted waters. I am thankful for God’s providence over our school and grateful to the students, teachers, staff, and parents who are complying — willingly — with our safety protocols. Job well done, LCA community! Despite the unpredictable
ordained responsibilities. Our PTF puts much time and effort
environment in which we
into building positive relationships among parents and teachers.
find ourselves, we continue to serve our students and
I hope you enjoyed reading about the impressive
families with outstanding
accomplishments of Dyllan Muller (Class of 2016). His story
programs and services.
is indisputable evidence that LCA’s mission to “equip students
Research in neuroscience
to succeed in college and beyond” is being fulfilled. We’re
reveals that many bright
proud of Dyllan and of the scores of other LCA alumni who
students have one or more
are making a difference on their university campuses, in their
learning differences and that
professions, and in their communities. We look forward to
these require varying levels
exploring many more success stories in future issues of Impact.
of support. In this issue of the magazine, you read about the history and development of the Legacy Learning Center (LLC), an essential service that benefits hundreds of students. Our LLC is providing just the right amount of encouragement for them to succeed in the academically rigorous program that LCA offers.
During these uncertain times, you can be sure of one thing: The heart of Legacy is strong, reliable, and committed to preserving those values that make our school community so special. Faithfully yours,
You also read about the many parent services hosted and offered by our Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF). I’m so pleased with
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its focus on equipping and supporting our parents to grow in
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their faith and expand their capacity to exercise their biblically
Head of School
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