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cougar
encourager
MAY 2016
calvary baptist day school, winston-salem, nc
Encourage one another daily,
as long as it is called Today. Hebrews 3:13
UPPER SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL
Kathy Sapp will transition leadership to Rick Bohner this summer
After a season of
strong growth,
Mrs. Sapp will pass
the baton to Mr.
Bohner to lead the
Upper School into
the future
Rick Bohner comes to CBDS
after nine years at The First
Academy, a Christian collegepreparatory school in Orlando.
Mr. Bohner served as the Upper
School Assistant Principal,
Dean, Student Leadership
director and Spiritual Formation
director, among other roles.
Mr. Bohner also coached the
track team for a time at TFA.
Mr. Bohner’s career did not begin
in education, however. After
graduating from the U.S. Naval
Academy in Annapolis, and then
earning a graduate degree at the
Naval Postgraduate School in
Monterey, California, Mr. Bohner
served as a pilot with the U.S.
Navy. During his 21 years as a
commissioned officer, Mr. Bohner
held numerous leadership
positions, including aircraft
commander, mission commander,
instructor pilot, nuclear war plans
advisor, and Navy recruiting
district commander.
Mr. Bohner clearly brings a
wealth of knowledge and
leadership experience to CBDS.
But he also brings a heart for the
Lord. Mr. Bohner expresses a
deep love for God and His saving
Gospel, as well as for teenagers
on the edge of adulthood.
Beyond academics, Mr. Bohner
has a passion for competitive
sports and for the arts, because
they provide opportunities to
teach Christian principles and
disciplines as people explore and
express their gifts and talents.
“I do not know of a
more crucial way to
spend the rest of my
days on this earth
than to pour into
the next generation
of leaders.”
Congratulations,
Class of 2016!
On May 27, we celebrate
with the Class of 2016 as these
39 students graduate from CBDS
and move forward into the next
chapter of their lives.
The Class of 2016 has achieved
a great deal. As a class, they
were accepted to 56 different
colleges/universities, and were
offered more than $4 million
in scholarships!
Executive
Leadership Council
Rick & Connie Bohner with their
four children (Aimee, David,
Rebekah and Hannah), and
future daughter-in-law Hannah.
As we welcome Mr. Bohner,
we won’t have to say
goodbye to Mrs. Sapp; she
will stay on as US Guidance
Coordinator.
We look forward to all that
God will do in and through
Calvary’s Upper School in the
years to come under Mr.
Bohner’s leadership!
Spring Musical Production: Fiddler on the Roof
More than 1,000 people came to CBDS to experience a talented cast
and crew of 70 Upper School students present Fiddler on the Roof.
The drama department, led by Vera Boston, brought laughter and
tears through an unforgettable weekend of performances.
Calvary Baptist Day School is committed to lead students to a deep and personal
knowledge of Christ and His Word, instruct students in order to achieve the highest
levels of scholarship, and encourage students to accomplish God’s eternal purposes.
The following Upper School
students will serve on the 2016-17
Executive Leadership Council:
Elizabeth Bryson, Ben Hardee,
Josh Jarvis, Joshua Meadors
and Sam Witner.
Be in prayer for these young leaders!
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Twitter for updates & fun stories!
LOOK INSIDE FOR:
COUGARS IN
THE COMMUNITY 2
COUGAR
ACHIEVEMENTS
3
COUGAR FAMILY
MATTERS
4
COUGARS IN THE
COMMUNITY
Left: The Calvary Crazies Club served at Second
Harvest Food Bank. Above: Second graders filled
water bottles with “jelly bean salvation plans” and
donated them to City Lights homeless ministry.
EXPRESSING CHRIST’S LOVE THROUGH SERVICE
the fourth- and fifth-graders
which raised $1,380 for
Samaritan’s Purse and Build
One for Kenya; the Ethics
Club serving at Crisis Control
ministry; and the Worship
Club creating inspirational
placemats to share with
Meals on Wheels recipients.
Students worked as
the hands and feet of
Jesus as they served
throughout our
community in the sixth
annual S.O.S. effort
School of Service projects
began in October and
continued into May. Students,
faculty, staff and parents
served approximately 2,000
volunteer hours through 34
different organizations.
Students from Early Education
to high school served both onand off-campus. Highlights
included a yard sale hosted by
CBDS’ third-graders were
recognized as one of the
winning groups collecting the
most items for the 2016 Drop
10 Challenge for the SECU
Family House, which serves
families receiving medical
care away from home.
Thank you, students! We
pray you will continue to
engage others with the
kindness of Christ!
“I really can’t say it
enough, we’re over whelmed
by your generosity...
You are all incredible and
we are so thankful for
your dedication to our
cause. Thank you,
thank you, thank you!”
SECU Family House
representative
Far left: The Prestigious
Art Club spent time with
residents at Williams
Adult Daycare.
Left: The Service Club
cleaned Merriwood
Christian Camp facilities
in preparation for
summer camps, which
was particularly
meaningful since many
CBDS students have
spent summers at MCC!
Approximately 265 students,
family members, staff and
alumni came together to run
the Nathan Clark Cougar
Challenge 5K/Fun Run at
Tanglewood Park. Through
donations and registration fees,
the race raised $11,866 for the
Nathan Clark Scholarship Fund.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KRISTEN DRAY (Class of 2012)
After graduating from CBDS, Kristen studied journalism at
UNC Wilmington. The recent graduate has now launched
her career, working as a multimedia journalist for KLAF/
KADN (NBC/Fox affiliates) in Lafayette, Louisiana, and as a
fill-in anchor. “It’s a really exciting time in my life but...[n]one
of this would have been possible without full trust in Our Lord
and Savior.” We’re proud of Kristen and all that God will
accomplish through her as she serves her new community in
this unique role!
Let each of you look
not only to his own
interests, but also to the
interests of others.
Philippians 2:4 ESV
CBDS Students
Meet Needs at
Home and Abroad
Special Olympics
CBDS seventh-graders spent a day
serving as volunteers with the Special
Olympics, held
at Walkertown
Elementary
School. This has
become an
exciting annual
service
opportunity for our seventh grade
students.
Costa Rica Mission Trip
The 16th annual senior class mission
trip to La
Carpio in
San Jose,
Costa Rica,
allowed
students to
build both
relationships
and the Kingdom, while also putting
their Spanish skills to work.
A Storehouse for Jesus
In celebration of the 100th day of
school, CBDS Lower School students
collected nonperishable food items for
A Storehouse for Jesus.
Providing Warmth
First graders collected 52 coats and 5
pairs of shoes for children in need
through
Cook
Elementary
School and
Family
Services of
WinstonSalem.
COUGAR
ACHIEVEMENTS
And whatever you do,
whether by speech
or action, do everything
in the name of the Lord
Jesus, giving thanks
to God the Father
through him.
Colossians 3:17 ISV
Athletes in
the News
These CBDS athletes were featured
in the Winston-Salem Journal’s
sports section this semester
Abbie
Ellis
Matt
Graham
Allie
Turner
Evan
Ross
Virginia
Hash
Lauren
Abernathy
McLean
Waters
Elizabeth
Wilson
Callie
Murphy
Josh
Jarvis
Olufemi
Boko
Madelyn
Gelly
Preston
Draughn
Garrett
Sandy
Kaitlyn
Wall
Lexie
Hunter
(Click a student’s name from the electronic
version to read the W-SJ article.)
The JV boys’ basketball team (top left) went undefeated in conference play; the MS golf team (top
middle) won the conference championship; KaNyar Maw (8th) won a Gold Key in the regional
Scholastic Art awards for her untitled painting (far right); eight 5th-8th graders placed in the ACSI
Geography Bee (bottom middle), including a blue ribbon by Chandler Stewart (7th); the varsity boys’
basketball team won the Wells Fargo Western N.C. Holiday Classic (bottom left).
Moot Court Competition
Matt Graham (11th) and Matthew Coffey (10th) won the Western Regional N.C. Bar
Association High School Moot Court Competition. They subsequently competed before the
N.C. Supreme Court and Appellate Court justices, where they came in second place.
Latin
The following students earned cum laude on the Exploratory Latin Exam: Wyatt Kelton (4th),
Joshua Lockhart (3rd), Anna McPherson (5th) and Sarah Seymour (4th). Of the six middle
schoolers who took the National Latin Exam, Zoe Akinola (7th) earned a perfect score, and
Sam Boger (8th) and Ian Lipka (7th) achieved “outstanding achievement.” CBDS Latin
teacher, Catherine Stancil, earned the 2016 Dr. Elizabeth Watkins Latin Teacher Award from
the American Classical League.
Youth and Government Conference
During the 2016 NC YAG Conference, Jak Wallis (11th) won Model Media; Ross
Hickman (10th) and Shelby Mozingo (10th) won Best Bill Presentations in the House;
Peyton Copeland (11th) and Davis Hicks (10th) won House of Representatives Best
Debater; and Jared Floyd (12th) won Outstanding Legislator. Logan Shortt (12th) served
as the Lieutenant Governor for this year’s conference.
Creative Writing Festival
The original works of 14 students received high awards at the ACSI Creative Writing
Festival. Kip Keener (7th), Olivia Priest (6th) and Lindsay Strickland (6th) earned Superior
awards. Earning Excellent awards were: Tanner Baity (7th), Ian Bermudez (5th), Jackson
Caroway (8th), Mary Caroline Duncan (5th), Allison England (4th), Megan Keegan (6th),
Wyatt Kelton (4th), Hank Laxton (7th), Andrew Spittler (7th), Grace Waters (6th) and
Spencer Winslow (5th). Lindsay Strickland and Olivia Priest went on to earn a Superior
and Excellent award, respectively, at the Regional level of the competition.
Fine
Arts
KaNyar Maw (8th) earned a Gold Key and a Silver Key in the 2016 Scholastic Art
Competition (see photo above). Jonathan Marin (8th) also earned a Silver Key. Four
earned Honorable Mentions: Josh Bozeman (9th), Abbey Liescheidt (8th), May Paw (8th)
and Abby Strickland (7th). The Arts Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
recognized four CBDS students as Student Artist of the Month: Josh Bozeman (9th),
Glenn Jones (12th), Patterson Tompkins (12th) and Victoria Wheeler (12th). The Lower
School chorus earned a Superior award at the Carowinds Festival of Music.
Speech Meet
Thirty-six 1st- through 7th-graders competed in the ACSI Speech Meet. CBDS students
earned 22 first-place ribbons, 13 second-place ribbons and one third-place ribbon.
SERVANT’S HEART AWARD
COUGAR FAMILY
MATTERS
These Lower School students were honored
for their servant hearts this semester!
...even though we are
many individuals, Christ makes
us one body and individuals who
are connected to one another.
Romans 12:5 GW
1st Grade: Eli Bridges, Drew Bryson, Caleb Clark, Katherine Ebert, Ezra Gordy, Luis Hogate,
Ryan Moore, Leah Saunders, Palmer Smart, Myla Weddle. 2nd Grade: Thomas Dixon, Zoey
Isham, Morgan Johnson, Raegan Kreul, Luke Redding, Edith Shough, Nicholas Starnes, Selena
Sun, Eli Webber, Summer Woodward. 3rd Grade: Dane Cassada, Jill Chewning, Kaden
Christian, Jane Cox, Kira Gordy, Allyster Griffen, Caleb Hall, Megan Ratledge, Addison
Richardson, Rex Steward. 4th Grade: Mekayla Baker, Caroline Darnell, Ellan Deonanan, Alex
DuBose, Melyn Hales, Nicholas Hoeben, Noah Johnson, Samantha Jones, John Peters, Ella
Willard. 5th Grade: Jonah Brittingham, Jason Craig, Sophia Conner, Mya Jarvis, Noah Jarvis,
Landon Johnson, Caiden Largent, Anna McPherson, Mallory Richardson, Dani Shanks.
6th Grade: Olivia Burley, Abby Christian, Bryce Currin, Sarah Kearns, Mallie Lahman, Lauren
McCaffrey, Olivia Priest, Hunter Russell, Thomas Seymour, Grace Waters.
3D Printer & Robotics
The computer lab gained a 3D printer! All
computer students will have the opportunity
to work with this technology. Eighth-graders
have already printed some designs to the 3D
printer. There will be a technology camp for
rising 3rd- through 6th-graders - contact
[email protected] for information.
Thank You, CBDS Family!
Thank you for investing in our school through
all areas of student life! In addition to giving
time and talents, CBDS families and staff
contributed $449,402 in donations. These
funds help fill the gap between tuition and
the actual cost of attendance. It’s not too late
to support students and programs! Visit the
CALVARY BAPTIST DAY SCHOOL
5000 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27104
website to donate! You also earned $4,225
for CBDS through partnerships with Boxtops,
Coca-Cola, Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods.
CBDS Scholarships
Rachel Perry earned the 2016 Abner Wright
IV Scripture Memory Scholarship. Given by the
Wright family in memory of Abner’s
(1986-1994) love for Scripture, the award
goes to the first second-grader to commit 10
specific Scripture passages to memory.
Garrett Sandy received the 2016 C. Mark
Corts Missions Scholarship, given to assist a
senior with expenses related to the annual
Costa Rica mission trip. Peyton Copeland and
Ethan Harris earned the 2016 Bobbi Brown
Scholarship, given to rising seniors who
demonstrate spiritual maturity, leadership
qualities and superior academic achievement.
The Cougar Club awarded scholarships to
seniors McLean Waters and Annie Leal in
recognition of their Christ-like leadership and
service to others while participating in CBDS
athletics.
Accreditation
CBDS earned dual re-accreditation from ACSI
and AdvancED. In their report, the
accreditation team noted, “There are many
great things happening at CBDS; a true sense
of community, spiritually sensitive students,
well-maintained and secure campus, emphasis
on student achievement, commitment to
academic excellence, and many more.”