Summer 07.pmd - Troy Christian Schools

TCS Outlook
A publication of Troy Christian Schools Volume 2, Issue 3, Summer 2007
Mr. Bob Weidner
Troy Christian Schools, Inc.
700 S. Dorset Rd.
Troy, OH 45373
Tel: 937.339.5692
Fax: 937.335.6258
eagles@troychristianschools.org
Teacher eacher Bob Bob W WWeidner
W eidner - - 50 50 Y YYears
Y ears Strong
Strong
Although all of our teachers at
Troy Christian Schools are special
in their own ways, we have one
teacher that has achieved an
amazing milestone—one that only
four other teachers in Ohio have
ever reached.
Mr. Bob Weidner, high school
science teacher, has accomplished
50 years of teaching, a career in
which he has impacted countless
numbers of young people.
“It’s been a wonderful experience,”
Mr. Weidner said of his past 10 years
at Troy Christian High School. “I’ve had more fun
here than any place teaching.”
Prior to his teaching career, he earned
a college degree from Wilmington
College, then served his country in the
Army for two years.
Mr. Weidner, who has no plans of
retiring, began teaching in 1959 at
Newton Local High School where he
was invited to coach basketball. He
taught at Newton for three years
before moving to Beavercreek
Schools, teaching biology, astronomy
and physical education. Outside of the
classroom, the young teacher participated as the
freshman football and head track coach. Eventually,
he was named head football coach in Beavercreek
and completed a 35-year coaching career.
Mr. Weidner decided to take a job at Dayton
Christian Schools in 1997, a career move he felt
was a calling. “When you’re a Christian, you get the
feeling you’ve been called,” he said. “And I was
called.”
As Troy Christian Schools replaced Dayton
Christian on the Troy campus, Mr. Weidner became
a TCS teacher. Our staff and students have benefited
greatly. “Students love him and respect him very
much,” said Troy Christian principal Steve Peterson.
“When he speaks, it means a lot to people.”
“Marry a
Christian, save
sex for marriage,
never divorce and
take—don’t send
—your children to
church.”
“I tell the four things to a good life,” Mr.
Weidner shared. “Marry a Christian, save sex
for marriage, never divorce and take—don’t
send—your children to church.”
To commemorate Mr. Weidner’s 50th anniversary
of teaching, the school held a surprise ceremony on
April 15 at the High School gymnasium. During the
event, this dedicated teacher was honored for his
unique qualities. Local and state dignitaries gave
speeches and special recognition awards, he
received a letter from the President of the United
States, and students prepared a “top 10 factoids
list” highlighting Mr. Weidner’s most memorable
characteristics. A video clip was presented, showing
Mr. Weidner dancing with a skeleton, a model he
uses for teaching science.
Local newspaper and television
stations attended the event and
dedicated news time to our teacher
and his accomplishments.
Although Mr. Weidner has been
teaching for the majority of his life, he
shows no signs of slowing down. His
desire to stay current with teaching
trends shows his dedication to
reaching students.
“I have some new things to learn,” he
commented, speaking of the
ever-improving technology in today’s
classrooms. “When I began teaching, we had
chalkboards and you’d go home with chalk all over
you. Then came overheads, which were great,” he
continued. “Now we’re getting SMART Boards.
(Troy Christian Schools) does a good job trying to
stay up with things.”
Mr. Weidner’s career spans more than 50 years
and has benefited three different school systems,
helping students achieve their goals in school—and
in life.
“You like yourself if you help others,” he said.
Shelly Calvert is the Director of Advancement for
TCS. Article includes some portions of an article
written by Dustin Fisher of Troy Daily News.
Volume 2, Issue 2

TCS Outlook - 2
TCS TCS Students Students Join Join the the Military
Military
Several 2007 graduates have made a choice
to serve their country in the armed forces, with
one student accepted at The United States
Military Academy at West Point. Each of these
students expressed that serving in the military
is a way to serve God.
Chad Christian has enlisted with the
United State Marine Corps. He stated,
“With God’s help, I am going to be the best
I can be, and could ever be. I plan to reach
and exceed my potential as a person, both
physically and spiritually.”
Grant Douglas also
will join the Marine Corps,
noting “I am a disciple of
Christ like any other
believer, but my mission
field is to those closest to
risk of death or harm.”
Derek Flory,
joining the Army, will begin basic training
and serve prior to college. “I believe that
God can use me to help influence other
people in the Army,” Derek said. “I also
believe that God wants me to use my
abilities in the Army to grow His Kingdom
with my fellow
comrades.”
Casey Thome will begin at
West Point this summer,
attending the college for four
years, then joining the Army.
He said Troy Christian
Schools, particularly the wrestling program, have
taught him leadership, hard work, discipline and “a
good solid faith,” all qualities that he expects
will help him during
training.
Alan Hubler, who has
joined the Marines, will
report to Parris Island,
SC on July 7. He said he
picked the Marines
because he wants “a
challenge.” Alan feels
TCS strengthened his
faith, which will enable
him to stand firm in his
beliefs as he serves.
Robert Bunch III
has joined the Army
and will report in July.
Dan Beddinghaus
joined the marines in
December 2006. He
chose to graduate after
the first semester of his
senior year to begin
serving his country.
Other alumni serving in the military are: Josh
Bohun, Conrad Jett, Bruce Herrick, and
Matt Beddinghaus.
Please keep these fine men in your daily prayers
so they are uplifted to God each day as they serve
our country and minister to those around them.
Working orking T TTogether
T ogether W WWith
W ith T TTroy
T roy City City Schools
Schools
In 1980 when we began the school, it was
important to Troy Christian Schools to establish a
strong working relationship with Troy City
Schools. Our first step in developing that
relationship was to communicate to Troy City
Schools our purpose. We wanted to provide
another education option in our community that
had the freedom to share God’s truths daily in the
school environment. From the start, there has
always been mutual respect for each other and an
understanding that both schools want the very best
educational opportunities for our community.
Over the years this relationship has continued to
develop. Troy Christian contracts through Troy
City Schools the maintenance for our
transportation system, students from both schools
have served together in the community and in
student leadership opportunities, students have
supported and encouraged each other in their
extra-curricular activities, and the schools’
administration have communicated on common
concerns and issues.
We will continue to seek other opportunities to
work together as we serve the educational needs
of our community with quality education and
quality Christian education.
Gary Wilber is the Superintendant at Troy Christian
Schools.

The The ROSE ROSE A AAward
A ward
Six Troy Christian young women were
awarded the ROSE Award for the
2006-07 school year. The ROSE
Award stands for Respecting Ourselves
& Showing Elegance. Mrs. Sherry
Douglas, who presented the awards,
said that the criteria of the ROSE Award
are that the young woman respects
herself in the way she thinks, acts, and
dresses. As a result she shows respect
for others, including her peers, adults,
and her authorities. She also shows and
displays elegance; not due to how she
dresses or what she wears, but in her
presence and in the way she presents
herself. In her honor, each recipient was
presented a certificate and a single rose.
By the response of their fellow students,
it was quite evident that they, too, felt,
these girls deserved this special
recognition.
From rom the the A AAdvancement
A dvancement Department
Department
One goal of the TCS Advancement Department
is to help find alternate sources of funding for
school improvement projects so that tuition can
stay affordable for anyone in our community
who wants a quality Christian education.
Several programs that were introduced last year
were successful and will be offered again for the
2007-08 school year. Also, look for exciting new
programs to begin in the fall.
Business Partners Program—allows your
company to partner with the school. Different
levels of partnership are Gold, Silver, Bronze and
Eagle Supporter. Each level includes many benefits
for your company, including signage, website and
sports program ads, and reduction of athletic and
drama fees. Call Shelly Calvert at 339.5692, x119
or Vic Haddad at 308.5757 for information.
Deadline: August 31.
Adopt-a-Classroom—allows parents,
grandparents or companies to “adopt” their
student's classroom. Last year, this program raised
more that $38,000, which helped provide 14
SMART Boards for the high school and
ROSE Award Winners
Front Row (l-r): Charity Vester (12th grade), Ali Arbogast
(10th grade), Hannah Jett (11th grade).
Second Row: Samantha Johnson (9th grade), Claire Ritzi (7th
grade), Alicia Gallagher (8th grade).
elementary. Call Shelly Calvert at 339.5692, x119
for information. Deadline: October 31.
Wash With a Cause—don’t forget to have your
car washed at T ‘n T Car Wash (across from
Arbogast) and punch in code 5310. Our school
will receive 15 percent of the cost of your wash.
Friends of Troy Christian Schools—new this
year! This program allows parents to share their
time and talents. If you are looking for a way to
get more involved in your child’s school, while also
meeting other parents, join Friends of TC. Watch
for information in the mail this summer.
Endowment Program—coming soon!
Grants—thanks to the generosity of local
organizations, we have received grants that have
benefited the elementary and the high school. We
give our heartfelt gratitude to:
*The Troy Foundation
*Miami County Foundation
*Wal-Mart
*Altrusa
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Coaches Pete Ruland
and Marguerite
Schafer with Kendra
Benedict as she signs
her letter of intent
Marissa Steppe
TCS Outlook - 4
Athletes thletes Sign Sign National National Letters Letters of of Intent
Intent
For three Troy Christian student-athletes, their
athletic careers are not over as they will
advance to compete at the college level. Senior
Kendra Benedict,
basketball standout,
signed a national letter
of intent with the
women’s basketball
team at Ohio Valley
University (West
Virginia) in early
November. Benedict
is the daughter of Rhonda Benedict of Troy.
Senior Jordan Francis,
football and track
standout, signed his
national letter of intent with
the football program at
Robert Morris University
in Pittsburgh. Francis is
the son of Mark and Patty
Francis of Sidney.
Casey Thome also signed a
national letter of intent, but with
the wrestling program at The
United States Military Academy
at West Point. Thome, State
Wrestling Champion, is the son
of Randy and Jill Thome of Troy.
2006-07 2006-07 W WWinter
W inter A AAthletic
A thletic Highlights
Highlights
Boy’s Basketball
2 nd place MBC
Logan Francis - 1 st Team MBC, 2 nd Team
District 9
Aaron Godsey - 2 nd Team MBC, 2 nd Team
District 9, 3 rd Team Southwest District
Mackenzie Perry - 2 nd Team MBC, District 9
All Star
Girl’s Basketball
MBC Champions
Sectional Champions
District Runner-up
Paul Ruland - Co-Coach of the Year
Marissa Steppe - Player of the Year
Kendra Benedict - 1 st Team MBC
Kelsey Jackson - 2 nd Team MBC
Tara Benedict - 2 nd Team MBC
Jordan Francis and family as
he signs with Robert Morris
University
Wrestling
Team Champions at: Brecksville Invitational, TC
Invitational, Indian Lake Invitational, SMCC
Invitational, Sectionals, Districts, State.
Casey Thome with
Congressman John Boehner
Emily Wilber is the Sports
Information Director for Troy
Christian Schools.
Cody Libengood - 1 st Team All-Area, Sectional
Champ, District Champ, 6th at State
Ben Sergent - 1 st Team All-Area, Sectional
Champ, District Champ, State Champ
Casey Thome - 1 st Team All-Area, Sectional
Champ, District Champ, State Champ
Zach Toal - 1 st Team All-Area, Sectional Champ,
District Champ, State Champ
Chris Burns - 1 st Team All-Area, Sectional
Champ, 7th at State
Robel Campbell - 1 st Team All-Area, Sectional
Champ, District Champ, State Runner-up
Greg Bogard - 2 nd Team All-Area
Zac Hancock - 2 nd Team All-Area, Sectional
Champ, State Runner-up
Jordan Thome - 2 nd Team All-Area, 4th at State
MBC= Metro Buckeye Conference

Young oung W WWomen
W omen of of Distinction
Distinction
Mentoring younger girls about how to become “a
lady” is not a responsibility that busy high school
students typically desire. Yet, for a handful of Troy
Christian High School leaders who have become
Young Women of Distinction, it is both rewarding
and enlightening work.
“It has opened my eyes,” said TC senior Kelcey
Henness. “I forgot how other girls are being raised.
Girls all over the world need this. Working with
these girls helped me know that I need to do more.”
Kelcey, along with several other members of
Young Women of Distinction, made weekly visits
to fifth and sixth grade girls at Kyle and Forest
Elementaries, as well as to our own elementary,
to speak with pre-teen girls about proper manners,
goal-setting, self-esteem and how to speak in
public.
Senior Beth Ford, who has been working with
girls at Kyle all year long, said going outside our
school to speak with young girls was difficult
because, they hadn’t worked with them. The
elementary girls didn’t know them and weren’t
very open with them at first. Beth said she built a
bridge with the girls through a mutual love of soccer,
and as the weeks went by, the girls “softened up
and started to listen.”
“We learned that if you talk to them like they are
older, they will act older, but if you talk down to
them, they give you attitude,” Beth related, adding
that she was amazed when the girls opened up
and began to get the messages that the Young
Women of Distinction were giving. “Some of
them had not heard about saving themselves for
marriage; that they are worth it. We taught them
what a guy likes in a girl, which is to become more
of a lady and to respect yourself.”
According to senior Laura Smith, getting through
to our own girls took a different strategy than girls
at the public
school. “It
was a bit of
a challenge
working at
our own
elementary,”
she said.
“Our girls
already
knew what we were talking about, so in order to
reach them, we needed to be truly honest and
vulnerable. That’s when they get impacted. They
are smart, and they can tell when you aren’t being
honest.”
Laura also noticed that fifth and sixth grade girls
are growing up even faster than she remembered
at that age. Senior Lindsay Showalter agreed: “I
went into it thinking they would be little fifth
graders, but they act a lot older than I thought
they would,” Lindsay said. “We started talking to
them with respect for who they are, then they
started treating us with more respect.”
Ali Arbogast, a sophomore, said the key to relating
to the younger girls is to form a relationship with
them. “Getting to know what is going on in their
lives is the best way to help them. I formed
relationships with a lot of them through the knitting
class (elementary enrichment class called Knit
Together).
Helping these younger girls navigate the tricky
waters of recognizing God’s will for their lives as
young ladies versus acting on worldly messages
has been an eye-opening experience for all the
girls involved.
Student Student W WWins
W ins Leadership Leadership A AAward
A ward
Charity Vester won the Young Women of
Distinction’s “Outstanding Chapter Leader of the
Year” award, which included a big trophy and lots
of praise from program leader Mike Nygren. Her
chapter also won the “Chapter of the Year” award.
Charity said she and her chapter, which also
included TCS senior Sarah Linhardt and three Troy
High School students, mentored fifth grade girls
at Forest School in Troy.
Young Women of Distinction is a program of the
Idea Factory, led by Mike Nygren.
In a congratulatory letter to Charity, Mr.
Nygren wrote: “In my opinion, you have
left the most important thing as you
graduate—a legacy; a legacy of a
standard of leadership. My simple
explanation to those I meet about
Charity is that she is ‘a quiet and
determined leader.’ I am proud that you
expected so much of your girls ALL
year. Thank you for the legacy you left
for Young Women of Distinction.”
Ali Arbogast,
Lindsay Showalter,
Beth Ford, Laura
Smith, and Kelcey
Henness
Troy Christian’s
2006-07 Young
Women of
Distinction
Leaders are:
Charity Vester,
Laura Smith,
Beth Ford,
Kelcey Henness,
Lindsay
Showalter, Ali
Arbogast,
Shannon
Arbogast, Paris
Bess, Mikelle
Liette and Sarah
Linhardt.
Charity Vester
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Mrs. Gigi Smith talks
to the crowd at the
Miami County
Courthouse
Students and
community
members pray
together
TCS Outlook - 6
Chapels Chapels that that Reach Reach Out Out to to the the Community
Community
National Day of
Prayer and the
Personal Touch
The students of the Troy
Christian Schools’
Junior High Student
Council understand the
need for the personal
touch. They were
responsible for planning
the details and
organizing the National
Day of Prayer on May
5 th at the Miami County
Courthouse in
downtown Troy. The students and staff leaders
wanted all of the county and city residents to know
they were welcome, thus they brainstormed ways
to issue invitations and to show hospitality. In
response, one day after school, the students
walked the downtown area, visited businesses, and
gave invitations to everyone they met.
On the day of the noon event, some students held
posters at curbside to personally invite those
driving and walking by. Nearly 800 students and
staff members joined community members in
singing and praying. Students gave each person a
“prayer card” that listed the areas of government,
education, media, churches,
and families. Everyone was
encouraged to pray specifically
for the leaders of those
institutions and to take the card
home to continue praying.
The 30 minute gathering
included a testimony by Mrs.
Gigi Smith. She shared that she
has personally experienced the
power and peace that prayer
gives in many ways, but especially 10 years ago.
Mrs. Smith’s son died in a car accident, and she
knows that the prayer others lifted on her behalf is
what sustained her through that difficult time. She
encouraged everyone to utilize prayer, both for
others and for themselves. “When my son died,
prayer is what kept me going,” said Mrs. Smith.
Another son, Mr. Scott Smith, a teacher at TCS
nodded his head in agreement throughout the
testimony. They know from experience that prayer
is the personal touch of God.
The day concluded with community members
being invited to pick up a complimentary “bag”
lunch. That morning the students had made
sandwiches and put the lunches together in
colored gift bags to be sure that no one missed
lunch due to attending. Even though it was the
“National” Day of Prayer, the local residents that
attended were given the personal touch of Troy
Christian Schools’ students and staff.
Good Friday Service – A Moving Experience
Troy Christian hosted its 2 nd Good Friday service
for the community. The entire school joined
together to create a memorable experience for
all in attendance. Students showed their gratitude
for Christ’s sacrifice through worship, dance,
drama, singing, sign language, and speech. One
woman was so moved that she called the school
to express her appreciation for our efforts. Each
year she attends a different Good Friday service
in the community, and she thought ours was the
best she has ever experienced. She commented
that seeing all the young people up front praising
God touched her more than we could ever know.
.

"It "It Only Only T TTook
T ook A A Moment" Moment" T TTo
T o F FFall
F all in in Love Love W WWith
W ith Dolly! Dolly! Dolly! Dolly! Dolly!
“I have always been a woman who arranges
things,” said Dolly Levi. Well, she arranged
three very entertaining nights for
over 1800 people!
This year’s
musical Hello,
Dolly! had the
audience
captivated with
amazing acting,
singing, and
dancing. The
entire cast,
crew, and
orchestra
did
a
wonderful job transporting
the audience back in time to watch Dolly Levi's
French rench Musings Musings By: By: By: Cory Cory W
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“Beauty is so enrapturing. It leaves one standing in
an awe-filled stillness, mouth agape, and in sincerest
appreciation of the Master that made such beauty.”
These were my first thoughts from the window
balcony as I logged the adventures of Day One in
Paris. My adventure in France during ESM week
is one that I will never, ever be able to forget. Being
tossed into a culture with so much history and depth
was like discovering an entirely new world. The
kids in our group (and maybe even some of the
adults) acted like little kids in the way we were
touching, tasting, and seeing everything for the first
time.
Our days in Paris went by in a blur of fascination.
The Eiffel Tower was, well, towering. We got to
journey around the city and tour places like the Arc
de Triumph, Notre Dame, and the Louvre.
Exploring these ancient historical sites was like
finding a heritage with much more depth than
anything that America has to offer. Our history is
really rather shallow in comparison to that of central
Europe. I was able to walk the halls where kings
made decisions that would alter the future: our
future. I inhaled the dust of ancient cathedrals
where monks and priests have been worshipping
God far before a George Washington or Christopher
Columbus ever impacted America. I made my way
through the cathedral that was built to hold the
crown of thorns, a bloody testament to the horrors
of the crusades.
efforts to
marry the
wellknownhalf-amillionaire,
Horace
Vandergelder.
Excitement
and comedy
ensued as
everyone traveled to New York City for the
adventure of a lifetime. Along the way Dolly
manages to match up three other couples,
watch a parade, go out to an elegant dinner,
and get Horace arrested. It all works out in the
end – Dolly gets her man and puts his business
and family back together.
Jennifer Klint is the Publications Coordinator at Troy
Christian Schools.
By: Cory Wasson asson
In the middle of the week our
group gathered for prayer in
Chartre, a cathedral famous for
its blue stained-glass windows,
and I realized how incredibly
small each of us truly is in the
grand scheme of things.
Fortunately, while Chip Fisher
and I played soccer with two
young and mischievous boys, I came to the
conclusion that being small isn’t all that bad. I
figured that if we’re in the hands of a God who
has held together cathedrals through war, famine,
and revolution - preserving his honor and glorythen
He will be faithful to use our lives to shape
the future, even if it comes by showing kindness to
two young soccer fanatics in a back alley.
We concluded our week with a stop by the
Normandy beaches and then spent a final day in
Paris. The WWII graveyard was eerily peaceful,
and we were able to wander amongst the crosses
that were strewn as far as the eye could see. Back
in Paris we enjoyed the excitement of city life once
again, and were able to visit the museums,
cathedrals, and of course restaurants, of our choice.
I believe that everyone who invested in the trés
cher (very expensive) France trip left with more
than they could have ever expected, and will
forever treasure the priceless memories from that
land of mystery, romance, and beauty.
Seniors Ben Coots
(Barnaby), Mikelle
Liette (Minnie),
Laura Smith (Dolly),
and Greg Gallagher
(Horace) take a bow
after an amazing
performance.
Students on the ESM
trip to France pose
inside a castle's
fireplace
Cory Wasson
will be a senior
at Troy Christian
Schools and
enjoys le français
parlant (speaking
French).
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Barbara Ruland
Preschool Director
Leona Robinette
Childcare Director
TCS Outlook - 8
Early Early Childhood Childhood Education Education Center
Center
A New Name
The new name, Early Childhood Education Center,
brings emphasis to the education of the young
child. Our goal is to offer young children the
knowledge and skills that will
serve as a foundation for all future
education. Beginning this fall our
curriculum will be aligned to the
Early Learning Content
Standards which cover the four
educational areas: English
Language Arts, Mathematics,
Social Studies, and Science.
These standards come from the
Ohio State Board of Education
and have been approved as
developmentally appropriate by ACSI
(Association of Christian Schools International)
of which we are a member school.
CDA (Child Development Associate)
Credential
Our new name, Early Childhood Education
Center, reflects an exciting educational
achievement being pursued by nine of our staff
members. The CDA Credential, awarded by the
Council for Professional Recognition located in
Washington, D.C., is given to teachers in the
childcare field who demonstrate their ability to
meet the needs of children and parents on a daily
basis. Teachers attend evening classes over a nine
month period. Assignments, on-site observations,
and assessments are part of the
credentialing process. Parents
are included in the process by
evaluating their child’s teacher. A
final notebook with all
assignments and an extensive
Resource File of each candidate
will be presented to a Council
Member, as well as the taking
of a one hour verbal exam and a
written test this Fall.
When all nine of our staff members pass this
credentialing it will mean they have achieved 100%
of our goal to have every Preschool teacher
holding at least a CDA Credential. The CDA
credential is fast becoming a required certification
for anyone in or planning to enter the Early
Childhood Education field. The purpose is that
individuals caring and educating children must be
competent and knowledgeable. The CDA
credentialing is a national effort to assure quality
care for young children.
TCS Early Childhood History
TCS Early Childhood Education Center began in
1971 and was known as the First Baptist Church
of Troy’s Nursery School. When TCS opened in
1980 the Nursery School became TC Preschool.
In 1994 an Early Childhood Center for 18 monthold-children
through Pre-Kindergarten children
was established at the McKaig Avenue site within
the TC Elementary School facility. This program
now offers All Day Childcare, as well as the
traditional Preschool Classes that are two or three
Half Day sessions per week.
Some exciting new changes are coming in the
2007-08 school year. All 3-5 year-old learners
in the All Day program will now enjoy five
mornings per week of Preschool class time. The
curriculum will be aligned to the Early Learning
Content Standards of English Language Arts,
Mathematics, Social studies, and Science. These
classes will offer everything that the learners
attending a few mornings a week are offered with
additional enrichment time. If you are in need of
All Day Childcare, please contact the Director,
Mrs. Leona Robinette. For children attending
fewer hours, the following options are available:
Tuesday / Thursday AM 4’s from 9 – 11:30 AM
Monday / Wednesday / Friday AM 4’s from 9 –
11:30 AM
Monday – Friday AM Pre-K from 9 – 11:30 AM
New Options:
Monday / Wednesday / Friday Pre-K from 9 AM
– 2 PM (lunch included)
Tuesday / Thursday All Day 4’s from 9 AM – 2
PM (lunch included)
Monday & Wednesday AM 3’s from 9:30 –
11:30 AM
Call 339.5692 to sign up.
Barbara Ruland is the Preschool Director at the Troy
Christian Early Childhood Education Center.

Upcoming Upcoming P PParent
P arent Connection Connection Nights
Nights
Dr. Tim
Elmore
Celebration Celebration of of the the Arts
Arts
The first annual Celebration of the Arts was a
delight to the estimated 450 people who
attended on the evening of May 5, making this
event a success worth repeating.
Greeted by the festive sounds of the drum band,
the tone for a fun evening was set from the first
minute guests entered the building. A variety of
artwork created by students in Preschool to Senior
High was on display. Seniors transformed
classrooms into art studios, displaying their best
work, and the High School art classroom was the
site of a pottery wheel live demonstration.
Preschoolers were treated to an art activity area,
with events that kept the room hopping with happy
Be sure to mark your calendar for the
upcoming Parent Connection Nights:
Tuesday, November 13 &
Thursday, March 13 @ 6:30 PM
Back by popular demand!!
Dr. Tim Elmore of Growing Leaders
www.growingleaders.com
painters, clay makers and illustrators throughout
the evening.
Mr. Mike Orange created a wonderful meal for
our guests for a nominal fee, and the special choirs
and bands were a real hit.
Silent and live auctions enabled visitors to support
the music and art departments by bidding on art
from all venues. Our thanks go out to all the local
artists who donated their work for the auctions.
We also appreciate our art and music teachers
and other staff who worked so hard to make such
a wonderful event, as well as the students whose
talents were at the forefront of the evening.
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The Showalter
children in 1990
when they started
at Troy Christian
Schools (l-r): Daniel,
Lindsay, Ashley,
and Heather.
Cory Wasson,
Rachel Arcega, and
Jake Griffin at the
Cedarville Music
Showcase.
TCS Outlook - 10
Reflecting Reflecting on on 17 17 Y YYears
Y ears at at T TTroy
T roy Christian
Christian
As the last of our four children graduates, I have
reflected on our 17 years at Troy Christian
Schools. Moving into the area with
a young family, we were blessed the
Lord provided TCS for our children.
They have grown strong in their walk
with Him and have been well
prepared to make a difference in their
generation.
The heart of TCS is its staff and
faculty who are consistent Christ-like
role models. From a second grade
teacher who saw God possibilities
in a struggling young student, to art
teachers who encourage God-given
talents, to Bible teachers who make
the Scriptures applicable to a high
school student’s life, to high school
teachers who inspire and challenge
students in high academics while presenting them
from a Biblical world view...each have been a vital
piece in the tapestry of our children’s lives. Through
these committed ministers of faith and education,
our children have been shown Christ’s love, have
come to know Christ personally, and have been
well prepared to move on to higher academics
with confidence.
Music Music Students Students Earn Earn Honors
Honors
Troy Christian had three musicians
attend the Cedarville Music
Showcase. Cory Wasson, Rachel
Arcega, and Jake Griffin were
selected to participate in this special
weekend at Cedarville University
that develops and “showcases” the
exceptional talents of Christian high
school musicians. While on campus,
they experienced the magnificent
rehearsal and recital halls of the
Dixon Ministry Center, one of the
largest and best-equipped music
facilities of any Christian university in the United
States. The highlight of the weekend was the
Honor Concert in the 3,400-seat Jeremiah Chapel,
a grand setting of both acoustic and aesthetic
beauty. Congratulations Cory, Rachel, and Jake!
The Showalter Family today - Front (l-r):
Lindsay and Ashley. Middle: Debbie, Jenny,
Heather, and Eric. Back: Lloyd and Daniel.
The investment in Christian education for our
family was more than worth the sacrifice these past
17 years. Our children are strong of faith, excelling
academically and know a promising future serving
as leaders in their generation. Thank you TCS
for investing in our family’s lives...you have blessed
us beyond words.
Debbie Showalter has been a TCS parent for 17 years.
Lloyd Showalter is a member of the Board of Trustees at
Troy Christian Schools. They reside in Troy.
Congratulations to the following students who
participated in the Ohio Music Education
Association solo and ensemble contest and
received Superior ratings: Ryan Olander, Bradley
Moore, Justin Seekins, Derek Flory, Laura Smith,
Ben Coots and Greg Gallagher.
Greg Gallagher,
2007 graduate of
Troy Christian High
School, was
selected as an
“outstanding
performer” and was
invited to sing a
tenor solo at the
General Assembly
meeting for the ACSI Dayton Convention.
Congratulations to Greg on being selected for this
honor!

Student Student Earns Earns Superior Superior at at State State Science Science F FFair
F air
Who says spinning your
wheels is a waste of energy?
Certainly not Paul Conover,
who won a spot at the State
Science Fair for his project
entitled “Water Wheels:
Which produces the most
hydroelectric energy?”
Paul, a TC freshman from
Troy, attended the State
Science Fair in Columbus on
May 12 after winning a
“superior” at the district
competition in March. His
project also earned a “superior” rating at the state
level.
“I wanted to see which type of water wheel would
produce the most hydroelectric energy, so I built
a model water wheel,” said Paul. “It had different
types of water wheels and I
tested which one would
produce the most energy. I
built a generator, so as the
wheel spun I could measure the
millivolts. That’s how I got my
results.”
Participating in the State
Science Fair is the equivalent
of a state athletic
championship, and this year’s
event was the largest of its kind
in the nation.
“I definitely like building things
and that was a big part of this project,” added
Paul, who has been a TC student since second
grade. “I like working out the mechanics and
physics.”
PSEO PSEO P PPatnership
P atnership with with Mount Mount V VVernon
V ernon
We are pleased to
announce our
new PSEO (Post
Secondary
Enrollment
O p t i o n )
partnership with
Mount Vernon
Nazarene University beginning in the fall of
2007.
Mount Vernon’s philosophy to education is a
holistic approach to faith and learning; encouraging
students to think and act like the persons they were
created to be and equipping them for a career and
life of service to God and mankind in the 21st century.
Troy Christian High School will be a satellite
campus for Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s
college courses offered to high school students.
Two college courses will be offered each semester
- a total of 12 semester credit hours each year. In
the 2008 -2009 school year, Mount Vernon will
offer three college courses each semester. The
PSEO program is offered to all high schools in the
state of Ohio for students to take college courses,
receive college credit and apply that credit toward
meeting high school graduation requirements.
The state of Ohio pays for the college courses
and all books and fees.
The last two years we have had a partnership
with Cedarville University on our campus.
Cedarville is going in a different direction with
all on-line college courses for high school
students with a cost to each course. Troy
Christian Schools believe it is crucial to continue
our on campus college experience for our junior
and senior students. Our students can have
college courses taught by Christian teachers
with a flexible schedule, and students can still
participate in chapel, mission trips, ESM and
other on-campus activities. We want our
students to experience the academic challenges
of college courses without compromising their
high school experience and not leaving campus.
We are confident our partnership with Mount
Vernon Nazarene University will allow us to fulfill
this commitment as both schools move forward
to provide the best of Christian education for
our students at the high school and college level.
Paul Conover
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Division III State
Wrestling Champions
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happening at Troy Christian Schools.
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700 S. Dorset Rd.
Troy, OH 45373
Tel: 937.339.5692
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Wrestling restling T TTeam
T eam Brings Brings Home Home State State T TTitle
T itle
It says in Romans 5:3-4, “But we also rejoice in
sufferings, knowing that suffering produces
endurance, and endurance, character, and character,
hope.” Every part of the Troy Christian High School’s
wrestling team endured suffering that produced
endurance and the character of these young men
developed in them a hope that people weren’t sure
was possible. But, they did it, and the hope became
a reality as Troy Christian’s wrestling team won the
Division III
State
Wrestling
Title.
Every
moment,
every
match was
crucial to
t h e m
becoming State Champions. They will be
remembered as the best wrestling team in school
history and for their defeat of Marion Pleasant by a
State Wrestlers (l-r):
Chris Burns, Zac Hancock,
Ben Sergent, Robel
Campbell, Casey Thome,
Cody Libengood, Jordan
Thome, and Zach Toal.
mere 2.5 points. Senior Casey Thome, junior Ben
Sergent and sophomore Zach Toal each brought
home first place, while senior Robel Campbell and
sophomore Zac Hancock placed second.
Sophomore Jordan Thome placed fourth, while
freshman Cody Libengood came in sixth and
freshman Chris Burns in seventh. The wrestling team
went 18-1 in dual meets this year. First-Team, All-
Area was awarded to Cody Libengood, Ben
Sergent, Casey Thome, Zach Toal, Chris Burns, and
Robel Campbell. Second-Team, All-Area was
awarded to Greg Bogard, Zac Hancock, and Jordan
Thome. The coaches and young men have been a
true testimony throughout the whole season as they
emphasized that “It’s about HIM.” Everyone that
passes through Troy, Ohio, will continue to know
the impact of Troy Christian Champions because as
our new sign says, Troy Christian is the home of
the Division III State Wrestling Champions.
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