ETCA. East Texas Christian Academy. Summer Calendar Graduating Class Receives Over $872,000 in Scholarship Money. June 2011 Volume 1, Number 8

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1 ETCA East Texas Christian Academy Challenging the Mind, Strengthening the Spirit Since 1979 Volume 1, Number 8 Archery Camp June Music Camps June Summer Calendar For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29: Graduating Class Receives Over $872,000 in Scholarship Money Jim Pattillo Memorial Golf Tournament June 20 Volleyball Camp June Baseball Camp June 27 July 1 Cheerleading Camp July Soccer Camp July Vacation Bible School July ETCA s 2011 graduates pose for a picture prior to the graduation ceremony held at the Tyler Woman s Building May 21. ETCA s class of 2011, which consists of 14 outstanding students, received $872,650 in college scholarship money and collectively completed 3,090 hours of community service. We are very proud of our 2011 graduating class! Their scholarship total is the largest of any previous ETCA graduating class, said Wayne Boshears, ETCA president. We wish them the best in all their endeavors and hope to see great things from them.

Jeremiah 29:11 2011 Graduating Class Receives Over $872,000 in Scholarship Money Jim Pattillo Memorial Golf Tournament June 20 Volleyball Camp June 20-23 Baseball Camp June 27 July 1 Cheerleading

2 ETCA Graduation Valedictorian Brandon Mosley Salutatorian Adam Hawbaker Graduates Hunter Pirtle, Brittany Bova, Brandon Mosley and Kelsey Lybrand Graduate Payton Poole poses with her family The ETCA 2011 class plans to attend the following colleges: Abilene Christian University Baylor University East Texas Baptist University Harding University Jacksonville Baptist College Schreiner University Southern Nazarene University Tarleton State University Tyler Junior College The University of Texas at Tyler Graduate Caleb Scheel Graduate Jessie Mitchell

University Baylor University East Texas Baptist University Harding University Jacksonville Baptist College Schreiner University Southern

3 Graduate Tables ETCA graduates decorate tables at graduation showcasing their awards, accomplishments and photos.

4 Second Graders End The School Year With A Showcase Mrs. Munoz s second grade class shared some of the many things they learned this year to parents and friends. Students individually presented information about Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Daniel Boone, Jackie Robinson, Ancient Greece, Native Americans, Cowboys and the life cycle of a butterfly. These second graders are ready for third grade!

Students individually presented information about Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S.

5 ETCA Field Day, Duck Derby Elementary students enjoyed a bounce house, field day activities and duck derby to end the school year!

6 Students Named Semifinalists in National Challenge Eleven students have been named three of eight national semifinalist teams in the Nucor Strength of Steel Challenge, and will receive $1,500 per team and a trip to Charlotte, North Carolina to attend the final judging event. The Nucor Strength of Steel Challenge is a special challenge by Nucor, the largest producer of steel in the United States, and is open to a select group of 12 to 18 year olds from Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. Teams of students are challenged to showcase the strength of steel by designing a steel structure for the home, school or car. The invention must hold a minimum of five pounds and include recyclable steel. I am very proud of my students designs, said Cayse Chitty, ETCA physics teacher. They always exceed my expectations in their projects, and really push themselves to the limit. I hope they do well. The three ETCA team members and their designs are as follows: Senior Sarah Beckendorff and juniors Abby McAdams, Taylor Preston and Blake Saenz designed and built an overcoat wrangler using a steel pole, a trailer hitch and horseshoes. (top picture) Senior Jessie Mitchell and juniors Patrick Bailey, Haley Robertson and Kailey Sullivan designed and built a magazine table of 100% recyclable galvanized steel scrap metal. (pictured at bottom left) Seniors Haleigh Edge and Loren Moore and junior Kaitlyn Gravois designed and built a spider plant holder using steel bars and steel washers. (pictured at bottom right) All three teams welded their project. The final judging event will take place June 9 and 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Each invention will be judged on design, strength, functionality and the percentage of steel and recycled steel used. The winning team will receive the Nucor Future Engineer National Champion award, a brainstorming session with a Nucor Engineer and $3,000.

The Nucor Strength of Steel Challenge is a special challenge by Nucor, the largest producer of steel in the United States, and is open to a select group of 12 to 18 year olds from Alabama, Arkansas,

7 ETCA Alumni Graduate From College Congratulations to four 2007 ETCA alumni who graduated from Abilene Christian University this May! Their degrees and post graduation plans are as follows: Ryan Blalock (pictured at left) earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management. After spending the summer in South Africa on a mission trip, Ryan plans to return to Abilene in August and begin his graduate program while working in the Athletic Department at ACU. Ryan is the son of ETCA teacher Sandy Blalock. Lindsey Hannah earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She has been accepted to four medical school, and plans to attend medical school at Texas Tech University. Ryan Blalock Amanda McAdams earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She plans to begin her graduate program in July. Amanda is the daughter of ETCA teacher Robin McAdams. Aaron Shaver (pictured at right) earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocational Missions, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. While at ACU, Aaron worked with the inner city Abilene neighborhoods. He plans to stay in Abilene to minister to the depressed community where he lives, and substitute teach at the Abilene School District focusing on Spanish. He also plans to continue his woodworking skills to support living and working with the people in his neighborhood. Aaron is the son of ETCA teacher Kenny Shaver. Aaron Shaver

After spending the summer in South Africa on a mission trip, Ryan plans to return to Abilene in August and begin his graduate program while working in the Athletic Department at ACU.

8 Archery Camp Monday, June 13 Thursday, June 16 5 th 12 th graders 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. ETCA Gymnasium $55 (includes T-shirt) Instructed by Mike Richardson, ETCA Archery instructor Music Camps Monday, June 13 Friday, June 17 ETCA Fine Arts Building $55 (includes T-shirt) Instructed by Otto Harry, ETCA Secondary Music Teacher Volleyball Camp Monday, June 20 Thursday, June 23 Girls ages 9 14 (20 spots available) 9 a.m. Noon ETCA Gymnasium $75 (includes T-shirt) Instructed by Diann Preston, ETCA Varsity Volleyball Coach *Drum Line 8:30 10 a.m. Student needs drum sticks, Book I Essential Elements *7 th grade Intermediate: 5 months to a year playing 8:30 10 a.m. Student needs instrument, Book I Essential Elements *8 th grade Advanced: 2 or more years of playing 10:30 a.m. Noon Student needs instrument, Book II Essential Elements 2011 Summer Camps *7 th & 8 th grade string instruments Intermediate and Advanced: players of one or more years 12:15 1:30 p.m. Student needs instrument and personal music from home

9 2011 Summer Camps Baseball Camp Monday, June 27 Friday, July 1 Boys entering K-8 th grade 9 a.m. Noon (K - 5 th ) 1:30 4:30 p.m. (6 th 8 th ) ETCA Baseball Field $65 (including T-shirt) Instructed by ETCA High School Baseball team and alumni Cheerleading Camp Monday, July 18 Thursday, July 21 Girls in 3 rd 12 th grade 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. ETCA Gymnasium $65 (includes T-shirt) Instructed by Shelly Mitchell, ETCA cheerleader sponsor and ETCA parent Soccer Camp Monday, July 18 Friday, July 22 6 th 12 th graders 9 a.m. Noon ETCA Soccer Field $75 (includes T-shirt) Instructed by Tae Park, Semi pro soccer player and ETCA parent Vacation Bible School Monday, July 25 Friday, July 29 Pre-K (3 years old) 12 th grade 9 a.m. Noon ETCA Gymnasium Theme: Wisdom Bible stories, songs, crafts, games and snacks! If you would be interested in teaching, please contact Rachel Dingler at (903) or rdingler@etca.org.

10 Register online for your ETCA 2011 Summer Camp! ETCA Summer Camp registration is available online at Click on the Summer Camp button on the right, or you can call (903) Payment must be received in the ETCA Business Office prior to the first day of camp.

Click on the Summer Camp button on the right, or you can call (903)

11 Monday, June 20 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start Hollytree Country Club 6700 Hollytree Drive Prizes 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Place Closest to the Pin Longest Drive Putting Contest Four Man Scramble $125 per person $500 per team Fee includes: green fee golf cart range golf balls lunch $5 per mulligan (max of two per person) Register online at Deadline for registration and fee is Friday, June 10

to the Pin Longest Drive Putting Contest Four Man Scramble $125 per person $500 per team Fee

12 ETCA Administration Mr. Wayne Boshears President Mr. Mike Gravois Dean of Students Mrs. Sue Walker Admissions Director PTF News PTF Officers needed for the school year Contact Sharon Beaver ETCA Newsletter Editor Lisa Buchanan Director of Public Relations East Texas Christian Academy 2448 Roy Road Tyler, Texas Main Office (903) Admissions (903) Fax (903) A Letter From The President What an amazing first year we have had at our Roy Road campus! God has certainly poured His blessings upon us all year long. From the decision to move the school to the largest scholarship amount ever offered to an ETCA graduating class, we have seen the power of prayer and the importance of faith. For over 30 years, ETCA has been educating students and preparing them to be the next generation of leaders. On our new campus, we are better equipped to offer the best Christian education and experience for those future leaders. Here, students feel closer to each other and fully enjoy the gymnasium as a space to play, practice and hold events. Classrooms are bigger, athletic facilities are more accessible and the land provides opportunities for additional growth and development. ETCA is growing and strengthening. Even in the midst of one of our worst economic down turns, our enrollment increased throughout the year, and we continue to receive new students each day. I thank you for your support throughout the year as we adjusted to our new campus. I pray God continues to place His hand on our students, faculty, staff, facilities and finances. We can t wait to see what God has in store for ETCA in the school year. I hope each family has a safe and happy summer! For His children, Wayne D. Boshears ETCA President

Texas Christian Academy 2448 Roy Road Tyler, Texas 75707 Main Office (903) 561-8642 Admissions (903) 561-9582 Fax (903) 561-9620 www.etca.

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