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Toledo Christian Schools
Strong Minds.Strong Faith
The Toledo Christian Family,
Scott Gibson Superintendent
This morning I woke up to see a beautiful sunrise and it took me back to a quote I read by C.S. Lewis: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”
The way your student sees the world, the way they approach life, and the depth of their character are all influenced by their education. Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once wrote that, “without an infinite reference point, every finite point is absurd.” The need for an infinite reference point explains why an understanding that each child bears the image of God is so central to the process of Christian education. We believe that all children are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God and are given a purpose only they can fulfill. Working with you and your church, we look to help pave the way for them to soar, confident in whom and whose they are.
ON COVER: Second grader Zak Zipfel snapped this awesome picture at The Toledo Zoo.
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The apostle Paul reminds us in Colossians that, “in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” We look forward to a great year where we discover those hidden treasures through the lens of Jesus Christ – The Son. Blessed to serve with you, Scott Gibson Superintendent
TCS Teacher Spotlight
New Faces at TCS Mrs. Katie Castor
Ms. Taylor Herschelman
Many of you remember Katie from when she taught in our Eagles Nest from 2006-2008. Katie left to raise her family and returns ready to teach 2nd Grade. Katie and her husband Tim are both 1999 graduates of TCS and worship at First Alliance Church with their children Jocelyn (8), Hannah (6), and Evan (3). Katie earned her bachelors in Early Childhood Education at Bowling Green State University in 2003. Katie is thrilled to be back at TCS and covets your prayers as she and her family adjust to this transition in their lives. Katie is claiming several verses for the beginning of the school year including Colossians 3:17 and 2 Timothy 1:7, but especially 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Be joyful always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for me in Christ Jesus.”
Taylor is a 2014 graduate of the University of Toledo with a bachelor’s degree in PreK-12 Music and is relocating from Lorain, Ohio. Taylor’s hobbies include reading, amateur photography, and music. Some of Taylor’s goals include rejuvenating the band program by creating an enjoyable environment that fosters learning, creativity, and a Christian lifestyle. She also wants to strengthen the band in numbers and skill level by introducing new, more challenging music and making band a fun experience for all students. Taylor is excited to be the new band director at TCS and appreciates the support she has already received from the parents, students, and staff.
2nd Grade
Mrs. Sarah Dysard Choir Director
We welcome Sarah back to TCS! You may recall Sarah assisted Jim Pinkelman during the spring musical as the vocal coach. Sarah is a 2005 graduate of Bowling Green State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Music Education. Sarah is very active in community theatre, various singing groups, giving private lessons, and children’s theatre workshop. Sarah is married to Andrew and they worship at Hope United Methodist Church where she is active in the church choir and assists with the children’s ministry. Sarah is very excited to join the Toledo Christian team and can’t wait to share the love of music with the students, helping them to grow musically, spiritually, and as well rounded individuals.
Band Director
Ms. Anna Kaiser
9th Grade World History Anna attended TCS from kindergarten until 10th grade when she left to spend her junior year as an exchange student in France. She continued her education internationally by attending the Irish-American University in Dublin, Ireland. While living in Ireland, she discovered her passion for history, and recently earned her bachelor’s degree. Anna attends Mosaic Ministries where she is involved in The Beauty Project, Summer Day Camp, Baby University, and serving in the kitchen. Anna is very excited to share her love of world history with her students this year!
Ms. Kara Segler 4th Grade
Kara is a 2010 alumnus of TCS and graduated Summa Cum Laude this past May from the University of Toledo majoring in Middle
Childhood Education. Kara attends Rapha Ministries where she currently serves as the lead percussionist on the worship team and also serves as a children’s ministry teacher. Kara continues to enjoy the challenge of coaching girls’ basketball at various levels. She has also served as the assistant director for Camp Invention and Spark Your Noodle Adventure Camp held during the summer at TCS. Kara is honored to teach and enrich the lives of students at TCS both academically and spiritually so they may fulfill the Lord’s purpose for their lives.
Mr. Dave Westmeyer
Spiritual Life Director Pastor Dave Westmeyer is a native of South Toledo. He trusted Christ as his savior in the middle of his junior year of high school. That summer he answered the call to full time ministry at youth camp. Pastor Dave pursued his ministry training at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries. In 1990 he married Debbie Skeels who had just received her degree in nursing from Pensacola Christian College. They spent five years doing youth ministry in Elizabeth City, North Carolina before moving back to Toledo. Pastor Dave served 16 years as an assistant pastor at Monclova Road Baptist Church. He is currently pastoring the Wood County Baptist Church in Bowling Green. The Westmeyers have two TCS graduates, David (2011) and Darian (2014). Their daughter, Drew, is in her junior year, and Atticus and Madeline are part of our Eagle’s Nest program. In addition, the following staff members have been hired: Amy Fletcher, Cafeteria Kristen Zell, LS Art Facilitator Michele Durbin, Homeschool Director Dawn Meiers, Development Assistant Karen Heidebrink, Librarian Educate...Disciple...Prepare
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TCS Happenings
Our Lower School students worshipping at their Thursday Chapel.
Flashlight Friday
TCS fifth graders went on an insect hunt to kick-off their study of insects. This very warm trip was topped off with a “cool” visit to Lickity Split for ice cream. Each student also completed an insect collection project Friday, September 11, was Flashlight Friday in Mrs. Johnson’s class. This was a fun activity that is done with all the lights off and students use a flashlight. On Friday, they did a Lego building activity where they had to copy a Lego structure. It was a little harder than just copying a structure, there was a “see-er” a “runner” and a “builder”. The see-er could look at the structure that they had to copy, then they had to tell the runner what to do and the runner had to relay the message to the builder. The builder had to replicate the structure from the messages received. It was a lot of fun and a lot harder than they thought.
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Middle School Students attend chapel.
TCS Happenings
Upcoming Dates OCTOBER October 12 October 12-16 October 19-20 October 22 October 27 NOVEMBER November 7 November 20 November 24 DECEMBER December 7 December 10 December 14
Lower School Grandparents Day Lower School Book Fair Senior Directed One Act Plays MS/HS TC Cares HS Band & Choir Pops Concert – 7pm, Blue Gym
Men’s Prayer Breakfast – 8am Lower School Thanksgiving Feast Young Rembrandts Fall Art Show
HS Fine Arts Showcase – 7pm, Owens LS Christmas Program – 7pm, Blue Gym MS Fine Arts Showcase – 7pm, White Center
Jr./Sr. Retreat at Camp Patmos “One second into eternity, we’re gonna wish we had worshipped more, done more, loved more...”
Men’s Prayer Breakfast TC men gathered Saturday, September 12 for breakfast, fellowship, and to raise the spiritual temperature of TCS Dads! All TC men are welcome! Next Prayer Breakfast dates: October 3, 8 a.m., TC Cafeteria November 7, 8 a.m., TC Cafeteria February 6, 8 a.m., TC Cafeteria March 5, 8 a.m., TC Cafeteria April 9, 8 a.m., TC Cafeteria
Open House TC will hold their first Open House of the school year on Saturday, October 24 from 1pm-3pm. If you have friends or family who are interested in Christian education, please have them mark their calendars! A visit to Toledo Christian is an exciting opportunity, offering prospective students and their families a wonderful overview of our school and an opportunity to experience TCS personally!
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TCS Happenings
Back to School Celebration
We started off our 2015-16 School year with a bang! Over 200 families attended the Back to School Celebration this year. It was a great evening of praise, prayer, and family fun!
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TC Art teacher Andrea Maccariella helps with the face painting at the Back to School Celebration.
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C H R I S T I A N
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Educate...Disciple...Prepare HOW DID THE 2014-2015 TCS EAGLE 1 FUND HELP?
Front Row L to R: Braden, Annabelle, Mia; Middle Row: Carleigh, Cody, Erin (holding baby Darren), Darren, Jen; Back Row: Mason, Garner.
How can YOU impact the WORLD? I suggest the best way for most of us to impact the world is to educate, equip, and empower our youth to do great things. The foundation and launch pad is a Christcentered, high-level education provided by Toledo Christian Schools. Does this really happen? YES! I know it does because I experienced it personally in my 13 years as a student at TCS. Now my companies are reaching and impacting people all over the country in the name of Christ. The friends I made at TCS are impacting the entire United States and the WORLD. From Grammy-nominated musical artists, college athletes, pastors, and missionaries to doctors, global businesses, attorneys, and public servants. Most importantly, they are Christ-centered moms and dads – like you – who are raising their children to follow Christ. Now, my wife (Erin) and I have five children at TCS and are so blessed to see how they are taught and trained by loving teachers with a high standard of excellence. We are so thankful TCS is here and is raising the bar for Christian education to come along side and support us as we raise our children. TCS has worked hard to maintain affordable tuition so more families can experience Christ-centered, high-level education. But the tuition only covers 80% of the cost to run the school. The Eagle 1 Fund bridges this gap and does even more. It provides resources for capital improvements to enhance the learning environment. It provides funding to enhance our curriculum and extra-curricular activities. It helps attract and retain our amazing teachers and staff. Let’s join together to share and invest the resources God has given us to support an excellent organization that has proven results so our global impact can continue to grow. Let’s continue to raise the bar on quality and excellence in Christian education.
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Purchased 13 Promethius “smart boards” Improved the TCS Teacher compensation package Provided over $100K to our Barnabas Fund Assisted in providing funding for a new position – Director of Spiritual Development Resurfaced and restored the floors from the Choir Room to the Science Wing/Blue Gym lobby. Upgraded plumbing and fixtures in bathrooms Professionally resurfaced the floors in the 5 main bathrooms, added new stalls in Blue Gym bathrooms Repaired “potholes” in parking lots, resealed the parking lots and relined the parking lots Painted a variety of areas throughout the school Provided our marketing budget with additional resources to reach new families in NW Ohio and to add marketing tools around the campus Improved our TCS technology infrastructure
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? • Barnabas Fund • Endowments/Academic Scholarships • Spiritual Formation • Academic Enrichment Center • Technology Advancements • Retention Programs
Our Students
• Teacher Salaries • Salary Retention Program • Professional Development • Debt Reduction • Marketing Budget
Our School
Our Building
• Capital Improvements • Bathrooms • Plumbing • Electric • Floors • Windows • Parking lot
• Purchase new ceiling tiles • Cafeteria Equipment upgrades • Chapel roof, carpet and paint
The Eagle 1 Fund is all encompassing. Every dollar assists TCS in reaching our goals for our students, our school, and our building.
We believe so much in the impact TCS has on students and the potential to have an even greater impact that we want to support the vision. We have committed $50,000 this year to the Eagle 1 Fund to help TCS fulfill their vision to educate, disciple, and prepare students to follow Christ and impact the world.
HOW TO DONATE
Do you believe? Will you join us? What are you willing to give to impact the world for Christ? Be a part of the team that will impact the world for generations!
OR go online to: https://toledochristian.schoolforms.org/ OR call 419-389-8700 x154 OR stop by the Development Office at TCS (Admin Wing)
Complete the 2015-16 Pledge Card and mail to: 2303 Brookford Drive, Toledo, OH 43614
In Christ, Darren & Erin Munn Educate...Disciple...Prepare
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TCS Happenings
Fall Gala
Red Carpet Event, Featuring David A.R. White We are rolling out the red carpet for our annual Fall Gala featuring David A.R. White. David A.R. White is an actor, producer, and director of movies such as “God’s Not Dead”, “Mom’s Night Out”, and “Do You Believe?” The Fall Gala is a fundraising event that includes dinner and entertainment for the whole family.
This year’s event will be held at Parkway Place in Maumee, Ohio on Friday, November 13. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 for individuals, $550 for a Full Table Sponsor and $275 for a Half Table Sponsor.
David A.R. White has been a working actor, director, and producer in Los Angeles for over fifteen years. He was raised in a small Mennonite farming town outside of Dodge City, Kansas. At the age of 19, David moved to LA, and only six months after moving, landed a recurring role on the hit top 10,
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FROM THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
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hat is the Fall Gala? Why should you attend? Do you have to dress up? Where does the money go? These may be a few of the questions that come to mind when you hear about our 2015 Fall Gala Red Carpet Event. Please let me provide some clarification for you!
TV CBS sitcom, Evening Shade for four years; he played the best friend of Burt Reynolds’s son. David then went on to guest appearances on such shows as: Coach, Saved by the Bell, Sisters, Melrose Place, Martial Law and many others. Early in 2006, David became a founding partner in the film distribution/production entity PURE FLIX. Today, Pure Flix maintains its position as the number one faith-based studio, producing and distributing more films in this genre than any other studio. David also maintains his position as one of the most prolific actors/filmmakers in the faith based arena, as he writes, directs, produces, and stars in many of the films.
For ticket information, contact the Development Office at 419-389-8700, ext. 153 or download a registration by going to toledochristian.com/ support-tcs and clicking on 2015 Fall Gala.
The Fall Gala, also commonly known as “The Banquet”, has been around TCS since the beginning. The purpose of the Fall Gala is to raise financial support for Toledo Christian Schools. Initially, there were spaghetti dinners and pot lucks where the hat was passed around the tables to raise money for the school. As time progressed, the event went off campus and a family event was formed. TCS has had many different keynote speakers over the years, including Colonel Oliver North, Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, former NFL Superbowl winner Terry Bradshaw, and award winning comedian Lyndsay Phillips. Many families over the years would purchase a table or find another family to split the cost to support the mission of the school and have a great evening receiving updates from the school, fellowshipping with other TCS families, and receiving a blessing along the way. Would you please prayerfully consider attending the Fall Gala and purchasing a table for TCS? All of the money raised at the Fall Gala goes directly into the Eagle 1 Fund to support the mission of TCS. The Eagle 1 Fund is a comprehensive fundraising campaign that supports the highest needs of Toledo Christian Schools. As of today, funding scholarships and academic programs, repairing and updating our TCS Chapel (roof, carpet, chairs, sound system), and creating an Academic Enrichment Center are high on the list of priorities. We believe we have a great speaker lined up to help inspire you and your family. Mr. David A.R. White’s resume is long and decorated; he will lift you up with his “Dream Big” presentation. Please join us this year! If you have never attended the Fall Gala/Banquet, this is the year to step forward and secure a table or tickets. On a final note, you do not need to dress up for the Fall Gala. The dress is casual to semi-formal. I hope to see each and every one of you on November 13th at Parkway Place in Maumee, OH.
Mike Bartley Director of Development Educate...Disciple...Prepare
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TCS Athletics Update
FALL SPORTS NEWS
Congratulations to Bethany McGraw, Mike Snyder, Ethan Michael, Jacob Busch, and Maggie Busch for being inducted into the Toledo Christian Athletic Hall of Fame.
2015 Hall of Fame Inductees Mike Snyder
Jr. Eagles football team
Athletic Director Girls Basketball Coach 1st Football Coach Regional All Star Coach Track & Field Coach TAAC Girls Basketball Coach of the Year (1992) NW District VII Basketball All Star Coach (1994) Regional All Star Coach (2004) NWOSL President TAAC President 1989 - 2006
Joe Moore
4 yr Varsity Boys Soccer Varsity Football Varsity Basketball OSU Soccer National Runner Up 2 Big Ten Champions – College 3 Academic All Big Ten – College Class of 2005
Jacob Busch
Varsity Boys Swim All-State Swim HS All American Swim TCS Event Record Varsity Swim – College 4 yr OSU Scholar Athlete US Olympic Trial Qualifier (2008) Class of 2005
Steven Lane Over 375 people attended the first home football game and chicken dinner on Saturday, September 5. Our TC Eagles battled it out with Woodmore losing by 1 point in overtime.
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4 yr Varsity Cross Country Varsity Track & Field TCS School Records for Track & Field State Runner up for 1600 (2006) All District Cross Country (2004-2005) All Region Cross Country (2005) All State Cross Country (2005) Indoor Track NAIA National Qualifier 3000m – College Class of 2006
Ethan Michael
Varsity Basketball Varsity Track & Field North All Star Game All-Ohio All Star Game 3 TAAC Player of the Year ABC 13 Athlete of the Week WTOL Athlete of the Week 4 yr TCS Academic Achievement Award USAF Academy Varsity Basketball Armed Forces Tournament Champions (2010) Cliff Parsons Falcon Award Class of 2009
Jim Markwood
1st Basketball Coach 10 yrs 5th & 6th grade Boys Basketball 1st Attorney for TCS 1981-1991
Bethany (McGraw) Taylor
4 yr Varsity Track & Field Varsity Soccer Varsity Tennis Varsity Basketball 3rd Team All State Soccer State Champion Long Jump State Qualifier 100 & 200m dashes National Qualifier in Long Jump & 400m relay – College Huntington Univ. School Record for goal scored in Soccer - College Class of 2006
Maggie (Busch) Wood
4 yr Varsity Volleyball 3 TAAC Player of the Year District Player of the Year 3rd Team All Ohio (2006) Team State Final 4 (2006) U of M 4 yr Varsity Volleyball 3 Academic All Big Ten – College Big Ten Sportsmanship Award – College 4 Academic Achievement Award - College Class of 2007
TCS Athletics Update
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball Schedule
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball Schedule
JV start time 90 minutes prior to varsity
JV start time 90 minutes prior to varsity
Nov. 14 7:30 pm @ Delta (OHSAA Foundation Game) Var. only Nov. 27 7:30 pm Antwerp (Opening Night) Nov. 28 7:30 pm @ Bowsher Dec. 1 7:30 pm Lake Dec. 4 7:30 pm Gibsonburg (Jr. Cheerleading Night) (White Out) Dec. 8 7:30 pm Maumee Valley Country Day (Lower School Night) Dec. 11 7:30 pm @ Northwood Dec. 17 7:30 pm @ Emmanuel Christian School Dec. 22 7:30 pm @ Ottawa Hills Jan. 2 7:30 pm @ Swanton Jan. 5 7:30 pm Tiffin Calvert (Middle School night) Jan. 8 7:30 pm Cardinal Stritch Catholic Boys 3/4 grade JV halftime 5/6 varsity halftime (White Out) Jan. 12 7:30 pm @ Danbury Jan. 19 7:00 pm @ Gibsonburg Jan. 22 7:30 pm @ Maumee Valley Country Day Jan. 23 7:30 pm Liberty-Benton (Winter-sagna & honor Regional TC Baseball Team) Jan. 26 7:30 pm Northwood (Honor Team Accomplishments) Jan. 29 7:30 pm Ottawa Hills (Alumni Night) (Yellow Out) Feb. 5 7:30 pm @ Tiffin Calvert Feb. 9 7:30 pm @ Cardinal Stritch Catholic Feb. 12 7:30 pm Danbury (Lower school night) Feb. 16 7:30 pm Lenawee Christian (Middle School night) Feb. 19 7:30 pm Emmanuel Christian School (Senior Night)
Nov. 14 6:00 pm @ Delta (OHSAA Foundation Game) Var. only Nov. 21 7:30 pm Hardin Northern (Opening Night) (Lower School & Middle School Night) Dec. 1 7:30 pm @ Edgerton Dec. 3 7:00 pm @ Gibsonburg Dec. 5 2:30 pm @ Maumee Valley Country Day Dec. 10 7:30 pm @ Northwood Dec. 12 2:30 pm Ottawa Hill (Pink Out) Dec. 18 7:30 pm @ Tiffin Calvert Dec. 28 7:30 pm Scott Dec. 29 7:30 pm @ McComb Jan. 7 7:30 pm @ Cardinal Stritch Catholic Jan. 9 2:30 pm Danbury 3/4 grade JV Game 5/6 Varsity Game Jan. 11 7:30 pm Fayette (Lower School Night) Jan. 14 7:30 pm Emmanuel Christian School Jan. 16 7:30 pm Gibsonburg Jan. 21 7:30 pm Maumee Valley Country Day Jan. 23 2:30 pm Northwood Jan. 28 7:30 pm @ Ottawa Hills Jan. 30 2:30 pm @ Swanton Feb. 4 7:30 pm Tiffin Calvert Feb. 6 7:30 pm Cardinal Stritch Catholic (Senior Night) Feb. 11 7:30 pm @ Danbury Feb. 13 2:30 pm @ Emmanuel Christian School
The TC women’s soccer team lost a huge battle to Archbold (4-1). After every game our girls hand off a Gatorade to each player on the other team and invite them to participate in a post game prayer - if they so choose. I love how our team lives out good sportsmanship, win or lose!
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TCS Alumni Connection
A note from the President: As more and more alumni continue to get reconnected with TCS, I want to start by welcoming them back into the TCS community! With an alumni base over 1,500, our main mission is to always be reaching out and reconnecting alumni to their friends, classmates, teammates, and school. As an update, we have had a great start to the new school year as we have added three new members to our Alumni Council: Ted Weemes ‘09, Tabi Weemes (Yeager) ‘09 and Lance Wood ‘09. Each one has jumped in head first with new ideas and a willing spirit. I want to encourage any alumnus that has a desire to serve and lead our alumni to contact me for more information regarding our Alumni Council positions.
We are very excited about the upcoming homecoming weekend! We made it our goal to create a special homecoming weekend where alumni can participate and connect in numerous ways with their fellow alumni. Due to the amazing success of last year’s tailgate, we will again be hosting the Annual Homecoming Alumni Tailgate on October 16th. For the first time, the Alumni Association will be hosting the Toledo Christian Golf Outing at the Toledo Country Club on the following morning, October 17th. As the homecoming weekend approaches, I want to encourage you to reconnect with your friends and family from TCS. Make plans to come out to the football game and the golf outing to both support your alma mater and create new memories with us!
Details for the game and how to sign up for the golf outing are in this newsletter. If you have any questions please call or email Mike Bartley’s office at 419-389-8700, extension 154 or mbartley@toledochristian.com. Please mark your calendars for our winter event as well, when the Boys’ Basketball team takes on Ottawa Hills on Friday, January 29! Forever an Eagle, Grant Sims ‘09 TC Alumni Association, President
Annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament! Gather your foursome and make plans to attend the 2nd Annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament! You will enjoy a challenging round of golf at one of Northwest Ohio’s finest courses, entertaining golf contests to test your swing, awards for closest to the pin, longest drive, team scores, and much more!
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Alumni Dates: Friday, October 16 Tailgate and Football Game Free food and t-shirt to TCS alumni 6:00 p.m. at Start
Saturday, October 17 Golf Outing - Toledo Country Club Check-in at Noon
Friday, January 29 Alumni Basketball Night Home versus Ottawa Hills 6:00 p.m.
TCS Alumni Connection
Emily Dick
TCS class of 2012
Initiative, networking move theatre and film student toward her goal
It’s all about networking. Just ask Emily Dick, TCS graduate Recalling the saying “It’s not about what you know, it’s who and BGSU senior majoring in theatre and film, who has had you know and then who knows you,” Dick said, “That in itself serious work experiences in her chosen field even before is the definition of what it takes to get into the movie industry.” graduating. While there are more movie industry films she is looking into, “I met an assistant director, working in the industry for 20 Dick’s focus now is on her upcoming senior year at BGSU. years now, who was friends with the mom of my friend who “I have my hands full with senior year,” she said. “I’m I met here at BGSU on the Quidditch team,” said Dick. “As you see, connections can come from the strangest of places.” coordinating a documentary/behind-thescenes short film for Professor Sarah Chambers’ play ‘A Perfect Wedding,’ The assistant director agreed to chat with Dick about her onstage at BGSU this November. This is my attempt to bring future career and how to get in the business. “We hit it together the film and theatre programs. There are so many off,” Dick said. “She invited me down to the set of the new talented people and cool things happening in each program, Melissa McCarthy movie, ‘Michelle Darnelle.’ I took off a why not merge them when possible?” week of school and worked for five days on set, racking up Lucas Ostrowski, an assistant professor of theatre and film, a total of 78.5 hours.” has worked with Dick on campus. “I hired Emily to be my That time on the set cemented Dick’s desire for behindfirst assistant director on my film ‘Beneath the Crawlspace,’ thescenes work on movies. “After that, I was addicted and which is a demanding, selfless and thankless position on bugged the assistant director enough for her to send out my a film set,” he said. “A first assistant director on every set contact information,” Dick said. must keep the film safe, on time, and on budget in addition to acting as a liaison between director, producer, department At the end of the spring term this year, Dick had summer heads and crew. She did a good job maintaining a safe and plans all set. But the best-laid plans can be changed when timely set while positively interacting with cast and crew, something exciting comes along. One day, she got the call to and making sure I got what I needed as a director. work on “The Founder,” a film about McDonald’s founder Ray “A lot of film opportunities are about timing and networking. Kroc, starring Michael Keaton. However, I believe Emily got on the set due to her positive “I bought a car, found a room to stay in and moved to Atlanta attitude and her persistence.” with five days of set experience under my belt — yikes!” said Dick.
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Dick believes there is more to a college education than academics. “College is an experience that you create,” she said. “It doesn’t just happen. I originally came to BG for the theatre program but switched my major to film production and created my own minor. The minor is a collection of theatre and film classes that all relate to the different skills an assistant director needs to have.” She credits Kelly Mangan, an instructor in scenic design, prop design and technical theatre, for the opportunities to have leadership roles backstage, and Ostrowski for giving her a better grasp of the job of assistant director when he hired her for his film. “I am proud of every production I have been a part of here at BG,” said Dick. “My favorite was working backstage on ‘Legally Blonde.’ It was such a challenge because all the set pieces were double sided and on wheels. We barely had enough room to move the crew around backstage, let alone giant set pieces. Good times!”
What’s next for Dick after she leaves BGSU in the spring of 2016? “I will be applying to the Directors Guild of America Assistant Directors Program, which only about 20 applicants get into. It’s a long shot but it’s worth it if I can get in,” she said. “If that doesn’t work, I will probably end up moving to Atlanta. There is a ton of work as a production assistant and studios are popping up right and left. It’s actually quite fascinating; they might be giving L.A. a run for their money in the near future. “I know what I want. Not many people my age can say that. So when opportunities show up I will do everything I can to milk it for all it’s worth. I also hold myself to a high standard, pushing for 100 percent in everything I do.” Written by Liz Gladieux, BG News
Class of 2015! Please pray for the newest alumni of TC as they embark on the next stage of life! Jordan Adesi Heidelberg University Jackie Barringer University of Northwestern Ohio Gabriel Bigelow University of Toledo Angel Blair The Salon Institute Andrew Blakely University of Toledo Madison Bressler Eastern Michigan University Matthew Brumbaugh University of Toledo Jamey Burson University of Toledo Siwei (Sanchez) Cao Temple University of Philadelphia Aaron Dunn Military - United States Naval Academy Brock Durbin Bowling Green State University Emma Floyd Mount Vernon Nazarene University Brett Freeman Olivet Nazarene University Michael Geis Adrian College Tristan Golden University of Toledo Joshua Graham Taylor University Gabriel Hanely School Craft College Matthew Harden Bowling Green State University Megan Howard Owens Community College Lia Kaiser Unknown Kyle Kempton Taylor University Bethany Kollmorgen Owens Community College 14
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Will Kujawski Jacqueline Laurell Kylee McBride Adam Meiring Judd Nearhood Michael Norman Rebekah Paul Emily Paulsen Kavanaugh Phelps Fiona Reid Austin Schoen Damon St. John Paul Stamm II Olivia Stobinski Bethany Trumbull Brittany Turner Martha Verner Caleb Wells Luke Wells Caleb Wotring Madisen Zaborowski
Miami University Calvin College University of Toledo University of Toledo University of Toledo Owens Community College Manchester University The Ohio State University University of Toledo University of Toledo Miami University Bowling Green State University University of Toledo Adrian College Bowling Green State University University of Toledo University of Toledo University of Toledo Workforce, Self-employed Landscaping Business Moody Bible Institute University of Toledo
TCS Donors 7/1/15 – 9/15/15
Ahrendt, John and Kerry Andrews, Donald Aranda, Gerardo and Laura Barney, Paul Bartley, Mike and Bobbie Bartus, Stephen and Janet Beutler, Thomas and Elly Bock, Tyler Bockert, Bryan and Julie Bockert, Wayne and Tish Book, Rebecca Bowen, Lucille Bradley, Ryan and Martha Braucksieck, Ashley Breymaier, Jeffrey and Susan Brown, Maddison Buckeye CableSystem Burket, Mark and Karen Camelot Portfolios, LLC Canberra Corp. Carrell, Lynnadene Cassity, Gloria Castor, Kathleen Ciesler, Karen Clark, Rebekah Cleaner & Dryer Collins, Kenneth Curcio, James & Dee Dana Corporation Davis, Chelsea Dick, Patrice Diener, Erwin Donawa, Robert and Kelley Dressel, Donald Dysard, Sarah Ehrhardt, Ryan and Amanda Ensey, Bethany Ervin, William and Roxanne Felzer, Ralph First Alliance Church Floorcraft Designs Fraser, Sheryl Gagle, Jeff Genesis Village Genoa Bank Gibson, Scott and Kim
Gioiella, Susan Gorsuch, Carrie Graeff, Stacy Grote, Jeff and Elaine Hanely, Duane and Carol Hephzibah, Ephraim Herschelman, Taylor Hess, Sarah Hodulik, Jessie Hogan, James and Rebecca Holt, Donald and Nancy Hudson, Larry and Connie Johnson, Cathleen Johnston, William Jones, James and Joslyn Justus, Gregory and Nicole Klena, Jim and Kathie Klingbeil, Lorene Koziarski, Sarah Kujawa, Deborah Lutz, Donna Maccariella, Andrea Mackett, Kraig and Julie Markwood, Lois Markwood, Sherrie Mathewson, Dana and Chris McGill, Larry and Kim McGraner, Tasha McWhinnie, Dave and Joy Meiers, Ray and Dawn Mersereau, Deb Mewborn, Kelli Mihalik, Frank and Nancy Minniear, Marie National Christian Foundation Nowak, Ruth Oswald, Kevin and Catherine Pereus, Steven and Julie Peterson, Walter and Carolyn Phillips, Amanda Pinkelman, Suzan Quarles, John and Linda Quinn, Jason and Nicole Rabb, Dennis Radon Environmental Services of Toledo, INC
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