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Heavenly Homegoing of Mr. Russell Carroll
Mr. Russell Carroll went home to be with Jesus Sunday morning. (1-24-10) Mr. Carroll was a WCA school board member for almost four decades. Please be in prayer for the family: wife, Mozelle; Children, Donna Watkins (husband, Ardie), Connie ('74), and Rusty ('81 & wife, Kelly '82); Grandchildren, Travis ('08), Abbie ('05), Jennifer Watkins ('01), Alison Watkins Putman ('98).
Tribute to Russell Carroll by Mike Woods ('86), WCA Administrator to WCA Staff 1/25/10
Servant-hood
Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. John 13:5
Last week we completed a look at the five core values of Wake Christian Academy. Due to the home going of Mr. Russell Carroll, I would like to revisit the final value of servant-hood. Mr. Carroll was truly a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. He served the school as a board member for almost 40 years. During his life he consistently gave of his time, talents and treasures. Countless times he would see a need and step forward to meet the need. He did not like to be recognized for any gift, and would specifically ask that his gifts be without public acknowledgement. In 2005, the school board chose to publicly honor him for a lifetime of service by rededicating the newly renovated C building in his name. It was an honor that he did not want, but truly deserved. On January 24, 2010, Mr. Carroll’s service on this earth was completed and God called him home. We will miss his Godly wisdom and generosity. He was a servant and an example to each of us. On behalf of those he touched, I would like to say, “Thank you, Mr. Carroll!”
ALUMNI BASKETBALL FELLOWSHIP
Awesome!
Thanks to the 300+ who partipated either as spectator or player. Pictures will soon be available on my facebook site and this web page.
The Class Officers Meeting
The Class Officers Meeting
went well. In attendance was Randy Bryan ('80) and family, Ginger Lane (80), Ricky Layton ('76), Cindy Saunders ('83), Pat Blackwell ('80) and Chris Underwood ('07), Phyllis and me. Discussion included more alumni sports events, alumni business directory, 70's reunion, job fair and ministry fair, '76 and '80 reunions, recognition of past championship teams at specific ball games, golf tournament and review of this year's activities.
Mark your Calendar (More information coming as dates approach. Watch the mail for event calendar.)
Nov. 1, 2009: Registration for New Students 2010-2011 school year
April 17, 2010: Super Saturday - a family affair at it's best!
May 3, 2010: FPEF Golf Tournament @ Bentwinds
 4th Annual Franklin Pierce Education Foundation Golf Tournament will be May 3, 2010 at Bentwinds Country Club. Registration is at 12 Noon. Tee Off at 1:00 pm.
Thank you to all alumni who participated last year, which was the largest number of alumni yet. Gross receipts for the FPEF was $13,000.
Accomplishments and Congratulations!
Congratulations to Jane Honeycutt ('03) who will be graduating in May with a Juris Doctor Degree. At this point this will conclude her formal education. Jane will study for the bar exam over the summer and take it in July. She is Articles Editor for the William and Mary Journal of Women and the Law. (posted 1/7/10)
Congratulations to Heather Broughton ('05), who worked diligently during her college years at Elon College to see an organization that she started for grieving students be approved by the college, finally saw the completion of her efforts after she graduated. View the web site to see the article about her accomplishment: http://org.elon.edu/babs/blog/getOrganized/2009/11/elon-where-students-have-heart.php . (posted 11/20/09)
Birth Announcements
Meghan (Leubecker '03) Kelton and her husband announce the birth of a baby boy on October 4, 2009. Aaden James weighed in at 6 lbs., 1 oz. He was 19 in. long. He was six weeks premature, but is doing great. He is now up to 15.1 pounds at only 15 weeks. Aaden joins his older sister, Ella, who will be 3 in April. (posted 1/19/10)
Tana (Lasater, '97) Frye and her husband, David, announce the birth twins born on January 5, 2010: Sarah Alexis Frye 2 lbs, 12 oz. 15 inches long born @ 6:50pm; Malachi Lasater Frye 3 lbs, 11 oz. 16 inches long born @ 8:52pm. Tana and babies are all doing well. Keep praying for Tana as she heals and for the twins that they will not get infections, and will gain weight and lung strength. (posted 1/6/09)
Brittany (Waggoner, '99) and her husband, Peter, announce the birth of Verity Karis. Her first name is Latin for "Truth," and her middle name is Greek for "Grace." She was born on Father's Day, June 21st- 7 lbs. 13 oz. (posted 7/8/09)
Dr. Dean Farmer ('83) and his wife, Kimberly, announce the birth of James Matthew Farmer, 7 pounds 13 ounces, 20 inches long, born June 3, 2009 at 5:43 p.m. (posted 6/4/09)
Sammy Bryan (02), assistant WCA Varsity Football Coach, and his wife Jessica welcome the birth of their son, Timothy Samuel Bryan, III. "Trey" was born on Sunday, March 29th. The proud Grandparents are Tim Bryan (76) and Ginger Lane Bryan (80) with too many Great Aunts, Uncles and cousins, who are WCA alumni and students to mention! (posted 3/31/09)
Ellen (Saunders, '96) Hibshman and her husband, Luke, announce the arrival of Ashlyn Tate, born 11-11-08. She weighed 7lbs and was 19 in long. She was born at 12:23pm. As seen at the right with her proud, big sister, Jadyn. (posted 11/13/08)
Deborah (Staton '94) Hutchins and her husband, George, announce the arrival of their third child, Rachel Elizabeth Hutchins, born April 18, 2008, weighing 7lbs. 9 oz. All are doing well. (posted 10/13/08)
Prayer Request
Sympathy and In Memory
We express deep sympathy to Connie Beck ('78, 2nd grade teacher) in the death of her brother David Asworth, who died Friday, 10/09/09. Posted 10/09/09)
We express deep sympathy to Renee Fowler Souza ('77), Alana Fowler Phipps ('80), Gina Fowler Hopkins ('84), Tanya Fowler Parrish ('88) in the death of their mother Ann Fowler, who died Friday, 10/09/09. (posted 10/09/09)
We express deep sympathy to Kimberly Potter and Dean Farmer ('83) in the death of their 3 month old son, James Matthew Farmer, who died September 6, 2009. (posted 9/10/09)
We express deep sympathy to the Maynard family in the death of Nancy Maynard, August 20, 2009. Nancy was the mother of Carson Maynard ('96). (posted 9/10/09)
We express deep sympathy to the Pierce family in the death of Mrs. Melanie Pierce, who was the sister of Mrs. Evelyn Pierce. Mel Pierce, who was the WCA music teacher during the late 60's and early 70's, was also music director for many years at Cressett Christian Academy in Durham. (posted 8/27/09)
We express deep sympathy to the Franklin family in the death of Mary Jo Franklinon June 17, 2009. Mary Jo was the mother of Shelly Bolton Pleasants ('93), Dr. Cliff Franklin ('82), and Karen Paschall ('86), and the sister of Susan Lee ('78), Amy Jones ('82) and Alan Jones ('82). (posted 6/19/09)
We express deep sympathy to Ryan Jones ('93) and his family in the death of his mother, Nancy Jones, who went to be with the Lord February 28, 2009. (posted 3/3/09)
We express deep sympathy to Angie Wilson Sanders ('86) and Dana Wilson Strickland ('88) and their family in the death of their father, Danny Wilson, who went to be with the Lord January 21, 2009. (posted 2/3/09)
We express deep sympathy to Jason ('92) and Shelly ('93) Pleasants, Cindy Crist ('85), Sybil Franks, James and Sterlin (former students) and their family in the death of their father, Cliff Pleasants, who went to be with the Lord December, 26, 2008. (posted 2/3/09)
We express deep sympathy to Stephanie Thomas ('08) and her family in the death of her father, Stephen Thomas, who went to be with the Lord December 13,2008. (posted 12/18/08)
We express deep sympathy to Paul Hopper ('74) and his family in the death of his mother, Katie Hopper, who went to be with the Lord May 31, 2008. (posted 6/5/08)
We express deep sympathy to Steve ('74) and Randy ('78) Guy and their families in the death of their brother, Larry Guy, who went to be with the Lord May 28, 2008. Larry was a student at Wake during the '70s. (posted 6/5/08)
We express deep sympathy to Drew Edwards ('92) and his family in the death of his mother, Mrs. Linda Butler Edwards, whose heavenly homegoing was May 5, 2008. (posted 5/12/08)
We express deep sympathy to Derek Pittman ('78) and his family in the death of his mother, Mrs. Gladys Lane Pittman, who went to be with her Lord and Savior, April 27, 2008. (posted 5/12/08)
Open Letter in Memory of Edward Steven Walters
Open letter from Roy ('79) and Suzan Tripp ('80) on God's calling to Belize as missionaries. The twins, Benjamin and Sydney, graduated from Wake in May '07. See letter on Alumni Ministries Page.
Class Ring Found: A small men's or women's class ring, yellow gold 10k with initials SBG inside was found at Lake Swan Christian Camp. The ring has 1975 on it with the school name, and a bulldog on the side. If you can identify this ring, contact me.
Sports Fans: For the latest WCA athletic information, go to Athletics on the WCA home page and then go to the "Scores and Schedules" page or the athletic schedules.
Reunions: Let me know when you are having a reunion and I'll post it.
Class of 1977 - 30 Year Reunion The class of '77 held its 3oth year reunion October 12, Homecoming night, in the WCA high school auditorium. It was a night of fellowship, BBQ and the WCA Homecoming Football Game.
Class of 1980: Pictures of 25th Year Reunion held July 30, 2005 at WCA http://my.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=262270&ck=
Class of 1984: Plans are being made for the 25th reunion. Contact Glynis Mills Young with your current contact information via e-mail at
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Class of 1985: Pictures of 20th Year Reunion held in the fall of 2005, http://home.nc.rr.com/wcaclassof85
Class of 1986: Pictures of 20th Year Reunion held homecoming weekend, October 6, 2006, http://www.cefgra.org/1986/index.htm.
Class of 1992 – 15 Year Reunion The class of 1992 had its 15 year reunion Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lake Wheeler. Justin Talton, class president, spear-headed the reunion. Classmates, families and WCA staff had a great time of fellowship.
Class of 1998 - 10 year Reunion The class of '98 had an impromptu class reunion, May 24th 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Lake Benson.
WCA Today: Not published this year. Go to the WCA Web site, then Parents, then Newsletter for the latest issue of Inside WCA.
Please keep us updated with news, accomplishments, contact information and e-mail by contacting: Phil Crane (919) 772-6264 ext. 223
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