2013 Volume 1

WCS Mission Statement

Wilmington Christian School provides a Christ-centered, challenging academic program with instruction based on the Biblical view of God and the world.

WCS teaches, influences, and encourages each student to effectively integrate Biblical truth into his/her daily life and to impact the culture for Christ.

National Honor Society 2

Bead Project 3

International Student Program 4,5

A Tale of Two Rats 6

Lynae Spratley 7

Mr. Palmer Visits 2nd Grade 7

Homecoming 2012 Events 8,9

Student Showcase 10,11

The Importance of Being Earnest 12

Math Day 12

Art Warriors 13

Study Skills 14

New Athletic Director 15

Alumni News 16

Alumni Profile 17

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Contents

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tom Bauer

Jill Cohen

David Kelley

Deborah Maguire

Corbin McNeill

William F. Stevens, Jr.

David Tideman

Ed Trinkle

Mark Wagner

ADMINISTRATION

William F. Stevens, Jr.Headmaster

Gwen CampbellElementary/Middle School Principal

Douglas HaasHigh School Principal

Sandy KroeberBusiness Manager

PATHFINDER

2012-2013 School Verse

...that the man of God may be complete,

equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:17 ESV

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“ANCHOR OF COMPETENCE”Our year verse, taken from 2 Timothy 3:17, speaks of Biblical training with

the direct and long term result of equipping our young people for “every goodwork.” How much do we need (and desire) this in our world today! How muchdo we need our children educated with a perspective to examine all of life fromthe view of learning that God ordained!

Another translation of this passage adds the word “competent” to “equipped.” I like it! For me, equipping is providing, arming, or supplying the necessary

tools. Competence conveys ability, inner knowledge, and the “wherewithal” touse the tools given. As I think on this, I am honored by the fact that here atWilmington Christian School, we focus on both…providing students with theequipment (armor, weapons, tools) FOR the Christian journey, PLUS the com-petence to use them AS they journey.

We have been wonderfully blessed this year at WCS. Our enrollment hasgrown by 10%, we added a Pre-K3 program, another Kindergarten class, andour high school is busting at the seams! It seems(!) like more and more people arecoming to the realization that education must be more than just quality aca-demics. They sense a need for wholeness, purpose, and this competence to go alongwith “book learning.” They are f inding it here at WCS.

The competence displays itself among the regional honors that our studentsearn through competitions in Math League, Mock Trial, Fine Arts, All State Band andChorus, Poetry Out Loud, Athletics, Student Senate, and National Honor Society…allculminating in their graduation and competence at the next level of study.

Add to this the fact that our students are being equipped for Christian living, notjust academically, but also spiritually. While they are still in process (like us?), I amhonored to say that our young people display a faith and testimony to the communitythat is genuine and sincere. They love the Lord and, while they maystruggle at times, they continue to seek how they may serve Him andhonor Him as they learn that their “Anchor holds beneath the veil…”

There is a sign on the bridge that goes over the Niagara River leadingto the Falls. It asks two questions that are appropriate for that location, and cer-tainly proper for what I have shared here…“Do you have an anchor? Do you knowhow to use it?” Praise God we have an Anchor for the heart, soul, strength, and mind ofour young people. Praise God we have a school that focuses on applying that Anchor toall that we can learn so that they will know how to use Him, and impact the culture forChrist.

Mr. Stevens

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Praise Godwe have an Anchor for

the heart, soul, strength, and mind of our

young people.

FUNDANNUALAt Wilmington Christian School,

education means more than gainingknowledge, passing tests, and movingon to college. It means infinitely more,as God has clearly instructed us thatHis first love is His children and theirupbringing in His ways . . . and that isfor ALL children, not just the financially able.

The WCS Annual Fund is your opportunity to invest in our futurethrough the Christian education ofour children. There is no greater joy inthis life than to hear that our childrenare walking in the truth (III John 4)!There is no greater satisfaction than to participate in this through yourgenerous giving.

I urge you to consider making agift to the Annual Fund. In return, Ioffer you sincere thanks for your generosity and for your support of allthat is best and brightest in the Christian School tradition.

You can now donate with a creditcard online by visiting our websitewilmingtonchristian.org/giving. If youprefer to donate by check, pleasemake checks payable to “WilmingtonChristian School” and mark “AnnualFund” on the memo line. Mail yourdonation to: Development Office,WCS, 904 Old Wilmington Road,Hockessin, DE, 19707. Or stop by anddrop it off in person and say hello!(Donations are tax-deductible.)

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if there was a National Honor society “Words WithFriends” version, it would include such entries as: HELP,HOPE, BAKE, siNG, CARDs, FOOD, TUTOR, WRAP,sHOEs, BEADs. (you can challenge yourself to make themall fit together.)

Group service projects are planned each semester to allowstudents to complete their service hours and to foster a senseof community as they serve in nearby agencies and ministries.

in October, they went to the sunday Breakfast Mission to assistwith preparing boxes for theirThanksgiving food drive. in De-

cember, they participated in Caroling, Cookies and Cards forCokesbury. students sang Christmas carols and handed outhomemade cookies and cards made by National JuniorHonor society (grades 8 & 9) students to residents of nearbyCokesbury Village. They also spent an evening at EmmausHouse in Newark, wrapping gifts and playing with childrenat the temporary shelter for families. Future projects includecollecting for shoes 2 share (and working in their ware-house), helping at the Food Bank of Delaware, and a returntrip to Emmaus House.

Ongoing service opportunities include peer tutoring andthe Warrior Bead project. students offer assistance to theirpeers during study halls and after school in various subjects. NHs students are also responsible for fulfilling orders for theWarrior Bead project, the brainchild of one of our members.Funds raised from this project are deposited into the Benevo-

lence Fund for needy families. Forty-four students were inducted into the

National Honor society at the school’s annual cere-mony on November 15, raising our membership to 75.For the first time, 6 of our international students wereamong the inductees. inductees include seniorsAmanda Aiello, Emily Dodson, Paul Fu, HannahGlavin, Joy Hickman, shane Lee, Michael Powell,Eric schafer, and Anna Zhang.

Juniors Frank Alteri, Katherine Arnold,Thomas Diamanty, James Dingwall, Michael Gray,Katharine Michael, and Tiffany Tang were also inducted.

sophomore inductees are Nathaniel Albrecht, CorinaBourantas, Ryan Bradford, Charlotte Brooks, Nicholas Carey,J. Gregory Driscoll, Joyce Eleutheriou, Jeremy Ewing, sydneyFoster, Alex Fowler, Austin Hahn, Alyssa Kelley, ElizabethLatham, May Lu, Jiwon Min, Christina Mulford, KayleneMummert, Amanda Nashed, Alyssa Otto, Michael Palermo,Emily Patten, Tyler smith, sarah sorowice, A. Nathan Volz,Bryanna Walley, T. Chase Wilkinson, Lydia Willetts, andWilliam Zhong.

This year’s officers are President: senior Elizabeth Landon, Vice President: Junior Daniel Jacobson, secretary:Junior Jessica Drumheller, Treasurer: senior Kitsa Eleuthe-riou, and Chaplain: Junior Daniel Keever.

Cheryl SchultzNHS Advisor

NATiONAL HONOR sOCiETy

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iNTERNATiONALsTUDENT PROGRAM

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WCs welcomed our “interna-tional Warriors” program three yearsago and in a few short years, the pro-gram has grown by leaps and bounds!We now have seventeen internationalstudents attending our school. Theprogram has blessed our school in somany ways. it has brought more diversity to our campus communityand it has allowed us to connect withstudents who are amazingly talentedin a variety of areas. Most impor-tantly, it has allowed us to share ourfaith and love of God with peoplefrom all over the world!

stephanie Galbraith is responsi-ble for international Admissions andis the Program Coordinator for our“international Warriors”. We nowhave an international student admis-sions tab on our webpage and fami-lies can find details about ourgrowing program and apply online.Many new studentshave discoveredour program by

checking us out on the web.stephanie works closely with the stu-dents both individually and as agroup to check in and see how theyare doing socially, spiritually, and aca-demically. The students especiallylove their weekly lunch gatheringsince they are given the opportunityto socialize as one big group. Typi-cally around the holidays we providea special luncheon for the studentsand other months we go into thecommunity to enjoy group fellowship.some events are ice-skating, hostfamily socials, and attending sportingevents together to support our schoolathletics. The students are a close-knit group and are thriving at WCs.

With a growing program weadded some support services. Wewelcomed Helen Ruan, internationalstudent Tutor, to our program thisyear. she provides the students helpwith their English and assists with

their academicsby working withthe students andcommunicatingwith families andteachers. it hasbeen a blessing tohave her as an ad-dition to our pro-

gram. WCs spanish teacher, DebbieCoen, who has worked as a tutorwith the students since the programbegan, will teach a writing course forthe junior and senior internationalstudents this coming semester. Debbie is an exceptional writer andhas a great curriculum planned forthese students as they work hard toperfect their English.

Kelli Pitman is the Host FamilyCoordinator and takes care of findinghost families that are interested inopening their homes to internationalstudents. The responsibilities of hostfamilies are: transportation to andfrom school and church, a bedroom,and meals. Host families can beschool families or church families ofany age and life stage. Families thathost must attend church and have thesame religious beliefs as our school.The students cover all of their owncosts—tuition, uniforms, and spend-ing money. Host families receive amonthly stipend to cover the costs oftransportation and food. God hasused these families to minister to ourinternational students in some amaz-ing ways. Our “international War-riors” have certainly felt Christ’s loveextended through the hands of ourwonderful host families and vice

Every school teaches its studentsabout the world we live in and how itworks. At Wilmington Christian school,they provide an education that unitesGod and knowledge. Graduating fromWCs has changed my lifestyle and viewon society. it has guided me to become abetter person and live a much healthierlife.

My experience at WCs was far dif-ferent than i expected. i thought that iwould not fit in because i came from adifferent country and knew nothingabout the American culture. The hostfamily program has provided me withthe perfect family and environment. Thefamily that i had stayed with also at-tended the school. i was offered a lot ofhelp with learning about God and i hadlearned a great deal about the culture ofthe American life.

The students were very friendly andi felt welcome. The faculty at WCs wasamazing, i was never close with any ofmy old teachers but at WCs the teach-ers became my role models. My favoritepart of WCs is the early morningchapels during each Friday. Each chapelhad a strong atmosphere, the speakershad delivered strong messages aboutGod and the worship was breathtaking.The worship was probably one of themost emotional moments for me. Theentire school was gathered in one placeand worshipped God in one manner. icould really feel the spirit of God in theair. Before graduation, i had made a de-cision that changed my life forever; itwas to be baptized to become a Chris-tian. This was definitely the work ofGod in my life. if i could turn back theclock i would certainly want to stay atWCs for as long as i could!

If you would like more information about hosting a student for the 2013-2014 school year, please

contact Kelli Pitman (302-540-5009 or kpitman@wilmingtonchristian.org).

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We are so very thankful that Godopened the doors to this program atWCs. This program allows us to ful-fill part of the call in Mark 15:16 -“Go into all the world and proclaimthe gospel to the whole creation” - bybringing the world to us. We believethat God has blessed our school inmany ways because we have openedour doors to this opportunity. Pleaseprayerfully consider how you can bepart of our exciting “internationalWarriors” program here at WCs.

versa! One host mom recently shared this testimonial:

“Our family is now in our thirdyear of hosting an international stu-dent. It has been a truly wonderful experience for us. Our student has beenactively involved with our family—from working out and playing sportswith our sons, to helping out with dailyfamily activities and chores like: gar-dening, cooking and helping around thehouse. Whatever we are doing, he joinsright in as one of our own! Our sonshave thoroughly enjoyed getting toknow him better and learning about hisculture--they now love Korean food!Most importantly, their eyes have beenopened to a different way of life—expe-riencing how kids in a different countrylive. They have developed a greatfriendship that I know they will carryon even after he leaves for college. Wewill miss him when he leaves, but hewill always be part of our family! Wethank God for this experience—our student has been such a blessing to us!”

First International Student Graduate

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The students in Mrs. spangler’s fifth grade would like to announcethe arrival of two female 23 day old rats on February 21st! Followingclass voting, the experimental rat was named Jerry and the control ratwas named Matthias. With cages ready, students weighed rats andmeasured their tails. Jerry weighed 38.57 grams with a 7.5 cm tail lengthand Matthias weighed 38.58 grams with a 7.0 cm tail length. Both ratswere given oats/grain week one, but while Jerry received sugar water,Matthias received Vitamin D milk. We are anxious to weigh and meas-ure them again this Thursday to see if there is a difference in growthafter one week. stay tuned for further results!!!!!!

Week one is over, so today was weighing and measuring day. The rats defi-nitely looked bigger, but now we have concrete data to back up our visualobservations. The results were not surprising: Jerry, our sugar girl gained12.74 g with a tail length of 9 cm, while Matthias, the milky child gained25.77 g with a 10 cm tail. Both girls were given the same number of calo-ries; what a difference the types of calories have made! Today we begin toadd fruits and vegetables to their grain diet, keeping the drinks the same.We predict more growth, but wonder about the effect of the added nutri-ents to the growth rate. Time will tell…

What a difference a week makes! This week we continued to see both ratsgrow in size and strength as we watched them eagerly munching onspinach (their favorite!) and other delicious fresh treats. This weekMatthias’s weight gain continued to increase at a steady rate, but Jerry’sgrowth really shot up. Apparently the nutrients in fruits and vegetables arequite important to growth.

A TALE OF 2 RATs

MEETLYNAE

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second grade got a peek into life in Kyrgyzstanwhen Emily Palmer’s dad came for a visit November 7for her star of the Week activity.

Mr. Palmer, his wife and three daughters will soonreturn to Kyrgyzstan so that he may continue his mis-sionary work. He helped the children make miniatureyurts which are like tents but made from sheep felt.

sheep herders use them as they lead their flocks tonew grazing areas.

The children were also excitedto try on a variety of hats andcloaks and taste candy from thatcountry. Emily demonstrated howto write in the Russian languageusing the Cyrillic alphabet. it wasa wonderful visit.

MR. PALMER VisiTs

UP AND COMING SENIORS!!!

Keep a look out for our “Summer Senior Boot Camp”You will:Write your college essaysWork on the Common Application (and othercollege apps) Attend a College Interview WorkshopFinalize your activity resume…And more!!!

Also, remember to start researching colleges to visit during the summer and regis-ter to take the Spring SAT/ACT.

Lynae spratley, is the Guidance Counselor at WCs. she holds a bache-lor’s degree in psychology from Eastern University and earned her master’sdegree in educational counseling from Wilmington University. Lynae hasworked as a counselor for over 12 years and worked with young people ingeneral for over 20 years as a Big sister and youth Leader. Her vision forthe guidance department at WCs is to empower students to become activelearners who strive for excellence in their academics and in their pursuit forhigher education. it is her desire that all students graduate from WCs witha sense of accomplishment and purpose.

Lynae is a published author, her first book came out in April 2012. inaddition, she serves on the women’s ministry and ministerial team at herchurch.

Lynae and her husband, John, live in Delaware and have one daughter,Chelsea.

For hobbies, Lynae enjoys reading, cooking, and talking with her friends.

SOPHOMORES:

Get ready, get ready, getready…Junior year is veryimportant! You may want tostart thinking about colleges and majors.

About your communityservice…make sure it’scomplete before senioryear.

FRESHMEN:

Continue to work hard andstart thinking about what todo for your community serv-ice project…It’s best tohave it done before senioryear.

Also, it’s not too early tostart looking at colleges andpossible majors.

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The 2012 Golf Classictook place on Tuesday, Octo-ber 2nd, at The Rock ManorGolf Club in Wilmington.The day began at 11 am withlunch and registration. Dueto rain, the “Helicopter BallDrop” contest was resched-uled to be held on the WCscampus. The rain was pouringdown at the shotgun start at1:00 pm. As dedicated golferstook to the greens the rainturned to a drizzle and lin-gered on throughout the day.Everyone enjoyed being onthe greens with friends, fam-ily and associates and talkedof having a great game inspite of the rain.  A dinnerbuffet followed and wasserved in the open air patio.The presentations of awardsand door prizes along withannouncements of silent auction winners finished theevening.   

Wilmington Christianschool would like to thank allof the sponsors, golfers, vol-unteers, faculty and staff, whohad a part in making ourGolf Classic a success in rais-ing $25,000.00. All proceedsfrom the event will go to-wards our Annual Fund

Drive. We would also like tothank both Adam Campbelland Jeff Bonifacino for takingon the role of WCs Golf Co-Chairmen.  Their efforts inplanning, organizing, and im-plementing the event madethe day a smooth-running,enjoyable time. 

The “Helicopter BallDrop” was held on Fri-day, October 5th.students gatheredoutside the campusas Mrs. Campbell(Elem/Ms Princi-pal) was harnessedinto a helicopter seatand took the chal-lenge of pouringhundreds of golf ballsfrom the helicopterhigh above the soccerfield.  Excitement filled theair along with cheering in an-ticipation. The winners of the$1000 tuition credit wereEwald and Engeborg Cha-ban, grandparents of Gio-vanni (4th) and Cristiano(2nd) Casagrande. it was agreat lead into the beginningof our Homecoming weekendof activities. The annualHomecoming AlumniChapel followed.

GOLF CLAssiCHOMECOMING2012

Don’t miss out on next yearThe 2013 Golf Classic will be held

Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the Wyncote Golf Club.Wilmington Christian school is currently seeking sponsor-ships and donations for our Golf Classic. Monetary gifts,door prizes, auction items, and items for goody bags are alsowelcome. Our advertising and sponsorship opportunities areavailable and a great way to promote your business.

if you are interested in serving as a volunteer on theGolf Committee, sponsorship opportunities and donationsplease contact the Advancement Office ext. 3101 for infor-mation.

Revolving around the games andweekend were many additional Home-coming events this year. starting withthe pep rally on Friday, september 28th,

the golf classic on Tuesday, October 2nd, the HomecomingTee shirt hand out, the helicopter ball drop, alumni chapel,athletic games, bonfire, family fun day, alumni games, chilicook-off, bike parade and finishing with the HomecomingDance on saturday night. Homecoming has been evolvinginto a grand school-wide event as we have been adding newevents each year in an effort to boost school-wide spirit,connect our school families, current and new, and buildstrong school family relationships. For parents who love tobe involved Homecoming provides many opportunities.

High school students attended the after school gameson Friday, ate dinner from the concession stand and wereright on time for the next event, the Homecoming bonfire.saturday morning The Family Fun Day and alumni gamesmade for a great way to spend the morning and early after-noon. Class booths of inflatables made for great schoolspirit as upper classmen directed and helped younger stu-dents participate in fun activities. The 1st Chili Cook-Offtook place and provided a yummy lunch and great way tosample some of the talents of our great WCs family cooks.The winners of the Chili Cook-Off were, Hot and spicy-sandy Kroeber, Veggie -Heather Alderman, and Classic -Perri Volz. Elementary student art work was displayed atthe entrance to the high school, some elementary studentsalso participated in the decorated bike parade at half time.Alumni who registered and played in Alumni games re-ceived vouchers for a Chick-fil-A lunch. The Warriors storemoved temporarily outside and was open for business sell-ing Warriors attire while Rite Aid made flu shots available.

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Be a part ofHOMECOMING2013October 3rd-5th

Red, black and white balloons, cotton candy,popcorn, face painting, and tattoos gave thecampus a carnival atmosphere full of schoolspirit. The Cross Country Team comingacross the finish line in front of the soccer bleachers at halftime added to the excitement. Parents, students, visitors andstaff cheered on the runners of both teams. The Homecom-ing Dance theme, Enchanted Evening, had beautifully de-signed sets and transformed the elementary gym into amagical place for the night. it was a wonderful way to endthe events of Homecoming 2012.

A special thank you from Mrs. Foster to all the parents,teachers, and staff who helped with all the preparations ofset up, break down, working and organization of the event.A special thank you to Heather and Jimmy DeHart whoimplemented the Chili Cook-Off.

Thank you also to our sponsors Hepbron Foods, Karland shelley sanders who sponsored the senior booth alongwith Edward A. Wood Jr., and Covenant Wealth strategieswho sponsored the junior booth.

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SHOWCASEStudent

The following students have been selected to the 2013 All-state Chorus:Junior High

Andrew DingwallChristian Reilly

senior HighKatie BartonMargo BotbylHannah GlavinJames LeyPeter Potechastudents were selected at the

try outs held on January 12th. Theconcerts will take place on satur-day, February 23rd, 2013, at Dick-inson High school.

Geography BeeOn February 15th, students from

4th-8th grades participated at the ACsiRegional Geography Bee held in Laurel,Delaware.4th Grade: Chad Lopes

savannah Klumpp5th Grade: Nathan Lu

Joshua Hyman6th Grade: John Wilkins8th Grade: shane Lopes

sara Tidemansara Tideman made it to the

final round. Congratulations sara!

Poetry Out LoudAt a special WCs high school

homeroom assembly on Tuesday,February 5th, senior HannahGlavin performed one of thepoems she would present the fol-lowing day at the DE state Finalsof Poetry Out Loud, held at thesmyrna Opera House in smyrna.This was Hannah’s second time tocompete in the state Finals. shetook 1st Place in 2011 and com-peted in the National Competition.This is the third year in a row ourschool has sent a repre-sentativeto thestatecompeti-tion.WCsjunior,ElizabethLandontook 1stin thestate Finals in2012, also competing in the Nationals. Hannah placed 2ndRunner Up this year. Congratula-tions, Hannah!

Mock TrialMock Trial is off and running with a case about a boy who was hit by a truck

while riding his bike. The students prepare both sides of the case and then competeagainst 24 other schools at the end of February. Mock Trial is an activity which helpsthe students think and speak on their feet.

The lawyers present openings and closings, do direct examinations and crosses,and answer objections. The witnesses have to do some acting. it is a challenging activ-ity as we prepare our case for the competition.

This year's team includes Max sanders, Nate Hansell, Christina Albrecht, Jessica Drumheller, Corbin McNeil, Ryan Bradford, Nick Carey, Annika Roberts, and Aaron Miller as well as 8 alternates. Mrs. Tuttle, Mrs. stephens, and attorney,Randy Herndon are the coaches.

Congratulations to the following students and their accomplishments!

2013 Delaware Music EducatorsSenior All-State Band

Colin WhiteselMike GrayPeter Potecha

All-State OrchestraEmily Patten*Emily was one of the highest

scoring members to be selected.

All-State Junior Band Kate CarneyEmma Whitesel

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Congratulations to James Rath and Jamie Kurlej, The AAA Annual Traffic Safety Contest Winners!

These high school students produced a public service announcement videopresenting a message of safe Teen Driving. Nearly 1,000 posters were judged inNew Jersey, the Philadelphia Metro Area, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Delaware, Maryland,Washington DC Metro Area and the Richmond Area. Congratulations on a su-perb job.

The AAA Traffic safety Poster Program is an annual contest sponsored byAAA Mid-Atlantic for students grades K–12. The contest allows students ingrades K–12 to submit entries with a safety message according to division; Pri-mary, Elementary, Junior High, and High school.

There are five competition categories that are judged by a panel of safety ad-vocates each year. The contest launches in August and culminates in April and allschools in the AAA Mid-Atlantic footprint are invited to enter (public, private,parochial, charter, trade, specialty and home).

This is the first time that WCs has had an entry in the video category of anart contest. James and Jamie were awarded VisA gift cards for their entry.

Bob GoodenLast May, i was

chosen to representWilmingtonChristian schoolin the inauguralclass of theDelaware youthLeadership Net-work (DyLN). The program chose 27juniors from all different public and pri-vate schools within Delaware. The goalof the DyLN is to provide a dynamic,skills development and mentorship.Mentors are paired with students whohave like-minded goals. My mentor forthis year is Mike Connor who is a repre-sentative for WsFs. Mike has been sucha great influence in my life this year. Hehas taught me so many great lessons inlife and business. To me, he is no longerjust my mentor but also my good friendand i am truly blessed to have him in mylife.

since August, we have had monthlymeetings about various topics including:Defining Leadership, The importance ofEducation, Government and Public Af-fairs, Community involvement, Technol-ogy, Corporate Leadership andEntrepreneurship. My favorite speaker todate has been John Moore who spoke onChristian leadership and how it can beapplied to our daily lives. He was so in-teresting because he was exciting andhad such enthusiasm and passion for histopic that it was hard not to like him. itis not just sitting in a classroom listeningto lectures either. Our speakers engage usby having us do all sorts of hands-on ac-tivities such as team debates and presen-tations to the group relating to the topicof the month.

it was an honor to represent WCs inthe program because i got the chance toshare my testimony personally witheveryone in the group and got to showwhy i feel WCs is such a great schooland such a wonderful place. i enjoyed allthat we have learned at DyLN and lookforward to carrying that through as i be-come a senior next year at WCs.

Math LeagueMath League teachers Mrs. schorn and Mr. Abou-Rahme will be taking

four students to the invitational Math League that meets in April.Greta Baker (7th) is an at large participant who will be competing on Mon-

day, April 8th. sarah McNeill (8th), Becky soistmann (8th) and shane Lopes(8th) are our at large participants who will compete on Wednesday, April 10th.

Inquiring minds have been asking, “What is Math League?” Here’s the answer:Math League is a statewide math contest whereby schools send teams to

regional meets. it is sponsored by the Delaware Council of Teachers ofMathematics. it gives our students a chance to test and stretch their math

skills and reasoning powers in a positive way while representing WilmingtonChristian school. Our Middle school currently has one 7th grade team and one8th grade team. High scores at the meet get invited to compete at the state invitational Meet in April. Go WCs!

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John Worthing, J.P. James RathAlgernon Moncrieff Jake MoranRev. Conon Chasuble, D.D. Hunter KimLane, Manservant Peter spanglerLady Bracknell Hannah GlavinHon. Gwendolyn Fairfax Katie smithCecily Cardew Charlotte BrooksMiss Prism Margo BotbylMiss Merriman, Maidservant Lydia Willetts

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WCs elementary celebratedour God’s wonderful gift of mathTuesday, February 5th. PreKthrough fifth grade estimated,measured, counted, built, andplayed their way to a better appre-ciation of math. The childrengraphed conversation hearts, builtwith marshmallows and tooth-picks, and jumped rope for aminute. We even measured ourHeadmaster, Bill stevens! We usedcut-outs of his feet to guess andcheck how tall the children are aswell as distances from one place toanother. We found out that his hatcan hold about ten tennis balls.Weare very grateful for him as well asour many parents who volunteeredand/or sent in supplies.

We had a great day!

WCs added a fall high school play tothe Fine Arts calendar this year.

This has been a long time goal of FineArts Director, Barbara schiller.

“The importance of Being Earnest” wasfinally enjoyed by many on the secondweekend of November. The play had beenrescheduled due to hurricane sandy but fi-nally went off without a hitch. The play is alighthearted tale about two young gentle-men living in 1890’s England. The two de-cide to use the same alias on the sly, whichis fine until they fall in love with womenusing that name. This leads to a comedy ofmistaken identities. Our cast of charactersportrayed each role with exceptional skill.

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Minseon Kim Drawing should i say Hi? Gold KeyDaniel Lutz Drawing The Architect Gold KeyChristina Mulford Digital Art At Peace Gold Keysydney Baffone Design Hurricane Chandelier silver Keysydney Baffone Photography see Through My Blues silver KeyMaddy Deaton sculpture Golden Dancer silver KeyKelly McGrail Photography Night Life silver KeyHanna Alderman Photography Pink Petals Honorable Mentionsydney Baffone Photography Morning Routine Honorable MentionKatherine Carney Photography Cat's Glare Honorable MentionMaddy Deaton Photography Enjoying The View Honorable MentionJamie Kurlej Drawing Are We There yet? Honorable MentionChristina Mulford Photography Drive By Honorable MentionKaylene Mummert Drawing Hide And seek Honorable MentionJames Rath Film & Animation Crying Death Honorable Mention

Duct tapeisn’t just forduct workanymore.

An art show comprised of the gold and silver key work was held in the Art Center Gallery on the campus ofDelaware state University in Dover, DE. The show ran from Jan 7 – Feb 9, 2013. A reception and awards ceremonyclosed the show on sat, Feb 9. Gold key and silver key awards were given out at the ceremony. Gold key work willremain at the gallery until national judication is complete (usually in May).

WCs High school Art War-riors participate in the annualscholastic Art Awards each year.Duck Tape brand duct tape becamea sponsor this year and added twonew national level awards: DuctTape and Duct Tape Mixed Media.They also gave each region of thecountry a box of duct tape rolls andsheets to distribute any way theywanted. The Delaware RegionalCoordinator asked all Delaware Artteachers to send in their best idea ofwhat they would do with the box oftape. The best idea would receive allof the donated tape and the projectmust be made and submitted as anentry in the scholastic Art Awards.After brainstorming with her stu-dents, High school Art teacher,

stephanie Barrick, submitted fresh-man, sydney Baffone’s idea to makea chandelier out the of duct tape.Her idea won, the tape was received,and the work began. With Hurri-cane sandy fresh in mind, the de-sign swirled into a workingchandelier expressing the beauty ofswirling water. After an intensethree weeks of experimenting, engi-neering, constructing, and many les-sons learned, the sculpturalchandelier won a silver Key Awardin this year’s Delaware Regionalscholastic Art Awards. sydney Baf-fone also earned a silver Key on adigital photograph. Other WCsHigh school scholastic Art Awardsare:

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sTUDysKiLLs

One of the goalsis for the students to actually understandhow they learn best,

study skills is a class designedto teach and expose students to avariety of methods that will helpthem discover new ways to ap-proach learning. One of the goalsis for the students to actually un-

derstand how they learn best, and thenuse that knowledge as they attempt tomaster new and difficult concepts. Thestudy skills class visited Mrs. Veenema’skindergarten class. When we arrived,Mrs. Veenema had all the studentsgathered around an easel and they wererecalling a few specific events and peo-ple they met on their trip. she explainedthe writing assignment to all of us andwe got straight to work.

The kindergarten students actedlike “sages” and the sixth graders werethe “scribes”. This allowed the youngerstudents to really focus on providingsome vivid details while the sixthgraders did all the manual writing. Weencouraged them to ask the young au-thors many questions, but to try to notgive them the words to use. After thewriting was finished, they illustrated thestories and unfortunately we had to re-turn to our room to wrap up our class.

As soon as we got to our room iasked the students what they likedabout this venture to the elementary

school. They said it was very rewardingto help others, especially if they knewthem. i asked them if they wrote thestories or if they just questioned thekids to get them to come up with thewords to write. They emphatically saidthey only provided leading questionsand in no uncertain terms did they giveany answers. They thought this was thebest way to learn and they were sure thekindergarteners benefited from this.

Now i had them right where iwanted them. i asked them if theythought asking leading questions andletting the students discover the answerswas such a good thing to do, why theywant me to constantly give them theanswers. The classroom instantly wentsilent. you should have seen their faces.

They all looked incredibly sheepishand said, “sometimes learning can bereally hard.” My answer to them wasunderstandably predictable; “so what?”“Whoever said this was going to beeasy?” Hopefully we can find time tovisit again. i think we all learned some-thing valuable. Often when we serveothers, we receive a blessing ourselves.

Mark Karmeris6th Grade Teacher

6thGrade

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SNEW ATHLETiC DiRECTOR

ADMissiONsThere is much excitement in the Admissions

Office as a record number of applicants have alreadyapplied for the 2013/14 school year. Many of theseapplicants are listing current WCs families as theirambassadors (another word for referral). New familiesand their referring families each receive a $500 tuitioncredit per new child enrolled at the school. if you refera family who enrolls four children, that's a $2,000credit off of your tuition for the following year. Andyou can refer multiple families! Who do you know atyour church, or your workplace? What about the parent that sits next to you at swim practice? Howabout the person that cuts your hair? (in order toqualify for the tuition credit, the family referred mustbe a new-to-WCs family. Former WCs students, and new students from current WCs families are noteligible.)

His goal forall coaches on hisstaff is that theyare trained to be“3 DimensionalCoaches” helpingathletes growphysically,

mentally andspiritually.

Joe Thomson is the newAthletic Director at WCs.He brings a great wealth ofexperience and knowledgewith him to this position.Joe graduated from De-sales University earningdual degrees in Psychologyand secondary Education.He also played three yearsof collegiate basketball. Hehas since earned an MBAfrom Widener University.

His most recent affiliation was with sussexTech High school in Georgetown, Delawarewhere he was Head Boys Basketball Coachand Director of Athletics & Transportation.He is the recipient of the 2011-2012Delaware Association of Athletic Directorsand the state’s National interscholastic Ath-letic Administrators Association stateAward of Merit. He is one of only three peo-ple to have earned both honors in the sameyear! He is currently a member of the DiAABoard of Directors and DiAA OfficialsCommittee Chairman. Joe will continue inhis role with the Fellowship of ChristianAthletes assisting with the overall strategy ofdeveloping coaches and teams.

His goal at Wilmington Christianschool is to create a “higher standard for

athletics” and to establish a program that willdevelop young Christian men and womenathletically, academically, and in Christiancharacter that will last a lifetime. His philos-ophy for athletics is God, family, school andathletics, in that order. The fulfillment of thiswill be in the joy of seeing athletes succeed intheir post graduate lives, careers, and in theirChristian journey. He believes the “Journey”is not just based on winning but more on the“5 Key Values” gained through sports and thechallenges and rewards that it brings daily.His goal for all coaches on his staff is thatthey are trained to be “3 DimensionalCoaches” helping athletes grow physically,mentally and spiritually. He daily tellscoaches and athletes, “Make it a Great Day!”To our “Warriors” Joe brings enjoyment, funand excitement to our scholastic sports andwe are thankful to have him here at WCs.

His new Athletics webpage has been veryhelpful to parents and coaches in finding im-portant athletic information including forms,manuals, schedules and beneficial websites.http://wilmingtonchristian.org/athletics/

Joe is married, has two sons and threegrandchildren.

Go Warriors and Joe!

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Steven Pickering (’11) William Peirson III (’11)

Alumni

Beth Painter Trygar (’98), her husband Eddie Trygar, andson, Tad, welcomed Jefferson into their family on April 13, 2012.Beth attended WCs K-12, graduated from Covenant Collegeand taught middle school English for eight years before becoming a full time mom. Eddie also teaches and the familylives in Florida.

Logan MacGray (’07) was married to Danielle Muri on June10, 2012. The wedding and reception were held at the NahantCountry Club, on a small island North East of Boston.

Alumni in the wedding included Molly MacGray (’09), Riley MacGray (’12) and Dane Foster (’07). Other alumni at thewedding were Dustin Damiano,Drew Coen, and Ben Diehl. Mr.and Mrs. Bill stevens were alsopresent.

The couple honeymoonedin Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. They now reside inBeverly, Massachusetts.

Kristen Tideman (’10) After learning about internationalJustice Mission, 2010 graduate Kristen felt compelled to support

that ministry. iJM is an agency that works torescue or advocate for victims of sexual ex-ploitation, slavery and other violent oppres-sions. They train lawyers, investigators andcare providers to partner with local law en-forcement around the globe to bring rescueto individuals and bring about change incountries with ongoing oppression. Lastyear, Kristen and several friends launchediJM’s newest chapter at the University ofPittsburgh to spread awareness about sex-trafficking and injustice around the world

and to equip college students to learn how to make a difference.Kristen feels that she may train to do advocacy work with iJMand will benefit from her Mock Trial experience here at WCs.

1993Attention Class of 1993Save the date for our 20 Year Reunion!

Homecoming Weekend (October 3rd – 5th)

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Will Deike (’04) and Danielle Keeler were married July 7,2012, in Gorham, Maine. Will and Danielle met while attendingBible study at Cambridgeport Baptist Church in Cambridge(Boston), Massachusetts, when they were both in grad school(Will at MiT and Danielle at Boston College). Will, a 2008graduate of the Air Force Academy, is a Captain in the Us Air

Force and is stationed atWright-Patterson Air ForceBase in Dayton, Ohio. OtherWCs alumni in the weddingwere Elizabeth Deike Weaver(’06), who was the soloist, andChris Weinacht (’04) and BenKouba (’03), who were groomsmen.

To connect with more WCS alumni,visit wcsalumni.net!

Dr. Steve Nichols ‘88

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The annual Homecoming Alumni Chapel was held onOctober 5th. This year the Alumnus of the year award wentto Dr. steve Nichols who graduated from WCs in 1988.Headmaster Bill stevens presented the award.

Dr. steve Nichols is research professor of Christianity andCulture at Lancaster Bible College. He holds Master’s degrees in Theology and Philosophy and earned his PhD atWestminster Theological seminary in Philadelphia.

Dr. steve Nichols has written fourteen books on topics including Jonathan Edwards, the Reformation, Americanevangelicalism, and even blues music. His next book will bereleased in June, entitled “Bonhoeffer on the Christian Life:From the Cross, for the World”.

Among his other accomplishments, he is an adjunct professor for Reformed Theological seminary and for Lon-don Theological seminary in the UK.

steve and his wife, Heidi, live in Lancaster, along withtheir three children - Ben, ian, and Grace. For hobbies, he enjoys working outside and distance running. This past springhe ran his first marathon, the Delaware marathon.

The worship music and singing for the chapel was lead byan all Alumni praiseteam directed by alum-nus Jami Potecha (06)with special accompani-ment of Doug Haas,High school Principal.

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Race For Education and Silent Auction Day

Friday, May 3rd

NEW Get Acquainted Night

All School Families with Students PreK3-12th GradeThursday, August 29th6:00 - 8:00 pmCome and Dine

Homecoming 2013

Thursday, October 3rd

Golf Classic

October 4th, Friday Alumni Chapel ("Alumnus of the Year" Awarded), WCS Volleyball and Field Hockey Games

October 5th, SaturdayAlumni Open House, Co-ed Alumni Games WCS Soccer Game and Cross Country Meet Family Fun Day on Campus . . . invite your friends!