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2016-2017
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EXCELLENCE EVERY DAY
2017 ANNUAL REPORT CEDAR CREEK SCHOOL
every one s every year
C
edar Creek School is building for our fu- ries. The 2016-2017 school year has been no different:
ture. Not figuratively. Literally building. ACT scores way above the state and national averages,
In the past eight years, the school has acceptances to some of the top colleges and universities
added an Early Learning Center and 12 throughout the nation, regional leadership in Advanced
classrooms in the new Hood Academic Center for our Placement and National Merit … the list is long that
high school. Currently, a new cafeteria is in construction, provides the empirical data to back up our claim of a
and we’re looking to add a gym in the not too distant tradition of excellence.
future. It is not all textbooks and academics at Cedar
Part of this growth is due to a marked increase Creek. Our extracurricular activities have contributed to
in enrollment over the past five years. Another reason graduating students who enter the post-secondary world
for the construction is our school, now nearly 50 years ready for the multiple challenges they may face. Our
old, was in need of a facelift. In addition to the new clubs continue to provide a myriad of opportunities for
construction, updates have been made to other major students to explore their God-given gifts. In the athlet-
buildings that have included new awnings, painting, and ic arenas, our students have succeeded on many levels,
classroom improvements. capturing multiple state titles and awards. Most notably,
Physical enhancements have also been coupled with the softball team won the state championship in spring
aggressive upgrades in technology for the 21st century. 2017.
As you may recall, the school became an all-iPad institu- Our students continue to live by the Biblically based
tion for its 6th through 12th grades in 2014. We funded motto, “To much is given, much is expected.’ You will
a new state-of-the-art Mac lab for our advanced graphic find Cedar Creek students using their time and talents to
art and publication classes. Most recently, we complet- give to those in need throughout north Louisiana. They
ed a major upgrade to the technological infrastructure, tallied up community service hours as a school last year,
ensuring we have the bandwidth and other capabilities which not only makes a difference in the region, but also
needed to meet our growing needs. affirms the ideal that we are called to make our world a
The school’s motto, Super Omnia – the Best of All better place.
– continues to be validated with multiple success sto-
Long-time Physical Education teacher and success of the Cougar Mile, which measures
alumna Carla Colvin (at right) retired at the end students’ physical fitness.
of 2017. Mrs. Colvin was responsible for the
2017 ANNUAL REPORT CEDAR CREEK SCHOOL 2
our successes
t 1 National Merit Finalist:
Sarfraz Ahmed
College Acceptances
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The Class of 2017 has been accepted
Advanced Placement Scholar: to the following post-secondary institutions/programs
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Nicholas Slusher
Baylor University Southwest Louisiana Technical
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Boston University Community College
Advanced Placement Centenary College Texas A&M University
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Scholars with Distinction: Emory University Texas Christian University
Sarfraz Ahmed and Ethan Hunt Georgetown University Trinity University
La. Delta Community College Tulane University
Louisiana State University United States Military Academy
Louisiana Tech University -West Point
Millsaps College United States Naval Academy
Mississippi College University of Alabama
Mississippi State University University of Arkansas
New York University University of Louisiana at Monroe
Neumont University University of Mississippi
Nicholls State University University of New Orleans
Northwestern State University University of Oklahoma
Rice University University of Pennsylvania
Southeastern Louisiana University Vanderbilt University
Southern Methodist University
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$4.2 million
in scholarship offers
Co-valedictorians Ethan Hunt, left, and
Sarfraz Ahmed, center, with salutatorian
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2,943 hours
volunteer hours performed
Nicholas Slusher, right
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our donors
Annual Fund 2016-2017 Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Craft Mr. and Mrs. Jason Basham Mrs. Shannon Steed Sigler
Mr. Clint Gebhardt Mrs. Martha J Bishop Dr. and Mrs. William Smith
Super Omnia $5000 + Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Harris Mr. James L. Bonner Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Storms
Mr. and Mrs. Doug McGehee Mr. and Mrs. William Hyams Mrs. Priscilla Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Stringer
Mr. and Mrs. Jered Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leachman Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown Drs. Sedo and Martina
Mr. John Mark Wilhite Ms. Carol Massey Mr. and Mrs. John Colvin Tamakloe
Ruston Glass & Mirror Dr. and Mrs. John Maxwell, II Mr. and Mrs. Coby Cooper Mrs. Vicki Taylor
Dr. Candace and Mr. John Moak Mr. and Mrs. Danny Crawford Ms. Susan Thomas
Gold $2500 - 4999 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Neuroth Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Dwight Dr. and Mrs. Hoa Nguyen Mr. Daniel Cusimano Washington
Dr. Cindy and Mr. Greg Bimle Mr. and Mrs. Gene Slusher Mr. and Mrs. James Davison Mr. and Mrs. Hall Winters
West Rock Mrs. Brenda St. Romain Mr. and Mrs. Chris Erikson Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wynne
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Worthey Mr. and Mrs. Eric Sutherland Mr. Benjamin Phillips Everett Mrs. Melanie Zachry
T. J. Miller, Inc. Ms.Wanda Gaudet
Emerald $1000 – 2499 Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Taylor Ms. Martha Gerig Athletics 2016-2017
Anonymous Dr. Amy and Mr. Stephen Vessel Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haley
Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Allen Dr. and Mrs. Kerry Viator Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hanna Gold $2500 - $4999
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Barron Mr. and Mrs. Colin Wade Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harbour Mr. and Mrs. Doug McGehee
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Black Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Ward Ms. Pat Haworth
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Brunson Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hood Emerald $1000 - $2499
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clark Patrons Club $250 - $499 Mr. Zachary Huffman Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Black
Mr. Larry Clinton Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Brunson
Mrs. Patricia Doughty Mr. and Mrs. Keith Boyet Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clark
Mr. Thomas Gallagher Dr. and Mrs. Reggie Bridges Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler League Mr. and Mrs. Steven Grayson
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Graham Mr. and Mrs. Mike Coyle Mr. and Mrs. Ben Malone Mr. and Mrs. Barry Guinn
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Grayson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dowling Ms. Melinda Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haddox
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Guinn Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Everett Mr. and Mrs. Jay McCallum Dr. and Mrs. James Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haddox Fuqua Paper Supply Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Mr. and Mrs. Jay King
Mr. and Mrs. David Hamming Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gatlin McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Duke Marcus
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Huckaby Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hampton Mr. and Mrs. Jason McIntosh Mayzel Logging
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Huneycutt Ms. Mary Anne Hill Mr. and Mrs. Walter Medlin Mr. and Mrs. Scot Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Johnson Jack Anesthesia, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Moak Mr. and Mrs. Scott Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, III Mr. and Mrs. Troy D. Johnston Ms. Audra L Muslow
Dr. and Mrs. J.V. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kirkland Mr. and Mrs. Loc Nguyen Cougar Pride Club $500 -
Mr. and Mrs. Jay King Mr. and Mrs. Ron Linder Mr. and Mrs. James Palmer $999
Mr. and Mrs. Duke Marcus Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Madden Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pearce Ms. Carol Massey
Mayzel Logging Mr. Daniel McGehee Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Phillips T. J. Miller, Inc.
Murphy Oil Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Menzina Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Poulin
Mr. and Mrs. Lue Napper Mr. and Mrs. Chris Miller Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Pullin Patrons Club $250 - $499
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Parks Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pike Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Purvis Fuqua Paper Supply
Mr. and Mrs. Scot Simmons Mrs. Julie Pittman Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Chris Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Steed Mr. Mark J Rice Mr. and Mrs. Ron Riley
Mr. and Mrs. Joey Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Robby Roberson Mr. and Mrs. Seth Riser Capital Campaign
Turpin Othodontics Dr. and Mrs. Rick Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Walker Dr. and Mrs. Gary Stokley Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Robinson Founder’s Circle $500,000 to
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Woodard Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Taylor Mrs. Laurie Robinson $999,999
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Yepson Mr. Tommy Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Roebuck Mr. and Mrs. John Hood
Mr. and Mrs. James Williams Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rufleth
Cougar Pride Club $500 - $999 Ruston’s Locker Room, Inc. Leader $100,000 to
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bordelon Friends Club up to $249 Mr. Shivkaran Singh Sarai 249,999
Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John Shideler Mr. and Mrs. John Maxwell
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our donors
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Spillers Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Everett Santa Sponsor $1,500 Celebration 2017
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Ewing Auger Family/JA Chips Sponsors
Benefactor $50,000 to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Graham Dr. and Mrs. Kerry Byrnes
$99,999 Mr. and Mrs. Jay Huckaby Lola Magazine Ocean Club Tavern ($3,000)
Anonymous Ms. Joann Johnston Minute Magazine Dr. and Mrs. J.V. Jones, Jr.
Mr. Paul Bullock Dr. and Mrs. J.V. Jones Spring Media Louisiana Insurance Services
Mr. Paul Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Killgore Don and Marilyn Robbins
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Killgore Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Lolley Christmas Tree Sponsor $1,000
Mr. and Mrs. Lue Napper Mr. and Mrs. Jay McCallum Durrett Law Office Cayman Island Cook-Off
Mr. and Mrs. Lomax Napper Murphy Oil Corporation Green Clinic ($2,500)
Mr. and Mrs. John O’Neal Dr. and Mrs. Hoa Nguyen Dr. Kerry and Alice Byrnes
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Riser Reindeer Sponsor $500 LPI – Louisiana Plastic Indus-
Investor $25,000 to Mr. and Mrs. Don Robbins Dairy Queen Grill & Chill tries
$49,999 Mr. and Mrs. Eric Sutherland First National Bank Keith and Dian Maxwell
Anonymous Ms. Kathryn Thompson Hodge Bank & Trust
Dr.Cindy and Mr. Greg Bimle JPS Realty – Lana Bullock St. Lucia ($2,000)
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Haddox Friend under $1000 Realtor Judy and Kenneth Auger
Mr. and Mrs. William McIntyre Mr. and Mrs. Curt Allen Lincoln Builders, Inc. Susan and Brandon Ewing
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Randall Barron Doug & Lynda Steed Hood Petroleum, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll Wood Marine JPS Ford
Patron $10,000 to $24,999 Mr. and Mrs. John Ed Colvin
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Barron Mr. and Mrs. Edward Donalson Elf Sponsor $250 Aruba ($1,500)
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bleich Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Evans Commercial Specialties Insur- Green Clinic
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Carroll Mr. Thomas Gallagher ance Spring Media – in kind
Dr. and Mrs. Roman Farrar Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Halbrook Family Pharmacy
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Guinn Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hampton Green Clinic Cardiology Bahamas ($1000)
Dr. and Mrs. John Maxwell, II Mr. and Mrs. Max Hearn Petite Paws Pet Hotel Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Carter Mills, IV Ms. Mary Ann Hill Turpin Orthodontics Albritton Service Co. / Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Perry Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hockenjos Construction
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Riley Mr. Tom Kelly CedarTown Donations Don M. Barron Contractor, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Spillers Mr. and Mrs. Ben Malone Bash Booth Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Black
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Steed Mr. and Mrs. Brad Martin Ben Christmas Catering Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
The Fabric Shop Dr. Natalee and Mr. Dax Menge Crumbs Catering Durrett Law & Title, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Whitworth Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Neal Daylight Donuts First National Bank
Mr. John Mark Wilhite Miss Reagan Nguyen Devine Wine & Spirits Mike and Roni Haddox
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Yepson Mr. William Parkerson DQ Grill & Chill Andy Halbrook – Edward Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pike Iron Cactus Hodge Bank & Trust Co. / J.
Fellow $5,000 to $9,999 Mr. and Mrs. Barry Ramsey Kacee’s Sugar and Spice Roman Farrar, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brown Mr. and Mrs. Duane Toliver Keg Package and Cork Room Legacy Rehab – Matt Shirley /
Mr. and Mrs. Bart Dugdale Mr. and Mrs. Colin Wade LaBamba Law Office of Steven M. Gatlin
Mr. and Mrs. B Jay Durrett Mrs. Ann B. Walsworth NCLAC Jack and Ginny Love
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, III Ms. Sherri White Newk’s Eatery Marbury Building Corp.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Menzina Parish Press Marcia McNeill
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Taylor CedarTown 2016 Ponchatoulas Peoples Bank
Holiday Brunch Blitz/Market Portico PWI Supply
Cougar $1,000 to $4,999 Event Sponsor $2,500 Railway Coffee Lynda and Doug Steed
Anonymous Hood Companies Roma Italian Bistro Patrick and Brandy Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Black LPI Social Bites Kelli and Jim Worthey
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bordelon Origin Bank Teriyaki Grill
Dr. and Mrs. John Brooks Valley Food Services/Oak Farms
Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Craft
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our donors
Seaside ($750) Embellishments Pearce Lumber Mr. and Mrs. Alton Spillers
JPS Equipment Rental Estes Taxidermy Pearlie Sue & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Steed
Lincoln Builders, Inc. Everything Artsy Pet Star Animal Care Mr. and Mrs. Jim Worthey
Fine Line Petite Paws
Destin ($500) Gap Farms Polaris of Ruston Cougar Pride $500 - $999
Robert and Billie Dawkins Gibson Natural Grocer Rocket Fast Carwash Dr. Cindy and Mr. Greg Bimle
JPS Realty Grand Bayou Farms Rodeo Boutique Mr. and Mrs. Scott Blundell
Green Clinic Aestheics Ruston Animal Clinic Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dowling
Orange Beach ($250) Hart Designs, LLC Ruston Apothecare Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, III
Randall and Shirley Barron Hawkins Photography Ruston Photography Dr. and Mrs. John Maxwell
Anonymous Hope’s Closet Ruston Tractor Mr. and Mrs. Lomax Napper
Roy and Penny Callender Hot Rods BBQ Ruston’s Locker Room
Liz and Darrel Craft Ivan Smith Furniture Salon 4160 Patrons Club $250 - $499
Ms. Patricia Doughty – Stephen Jim Taylor Ford Sew Special
and Laundi Williams JPS Aviation Social Bites of Ruston
Wayne and Susan Everett Julie Mays Interiors Southern Lace Boutique
Green Clinic Cardiology – Kacee Sugar and Spice Squire Creek Country Club
Dr. Billy Smith Keg Package and Cork Room Sue Paperie
Bruce and Cindy Hampton Kindermusik Super One
Deanna D. McCallum, La Bella Salon Surgeon Legacy
Attorney at Law Lady Techsters Susan Woodard Watercolors
Ruston’s Locker Room Lauren Roebuck Designs T.P. Outdoors
Turpin Orthodontics Lawn Works of Louisiana Teresa’s Nails & Spa
Andrew and Susan Yepson Lincoln Outdoor Living The Children’s Shoppe
Linda Snider-Ward The Fabric Shop
Celebration Log Cabin The Fashion of Ruston
Auction Donations Luigi’s Restaurant The Frame Up
Acme Glass & Mirror Mark & Julie Graham The Zone
Anytime Fitness McKinney Honda Townsend House
Arcadia Oilfield Supply Monster Moto Trenton Dental
Barnes & Noble - LA Tech Mr. and Mrs. Bill McIntyre Vintage and Vogue
BBQ West Mr. Kelly Kyle Walpole Tire Service
Beau Monde Boutique Mr. Kyle Williams Wood Marine
BeauVines Steakhouse Mr. Marco Born
Ben Christmas Mrs. Catherine McVea Celebration
Builders Supply Do it Best Mrs. Catherine Mills Raise the Paddle
Bullet Designs Mrs. Cindy Hockenjos Super Omnia $5000+
Catahoula Crossfit Mrs. Kay Prince Ms. Marcia McNeill
Chartreuse Pear Mrs. Noula Rodakis Mr. and Mrs. Carter Mills
Chili’s Restaurant Mrs. Rusty Green
Classic Designs Muscle Club Gold $2500 - $4999
Cleaners of Ruston National Jewelry Anonymous
CrossFit Ruston NetTech Mr. John Mark Wilhite
Crumbs Catering New Beginings Wellness & Spa
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Newk’s Eatery Emerald $1000 - $2499
Devine Wine & Spirits On Time Feeders Mr. and Mrs. Jason Albritton
Donnie Bell Designs Pardue Building Supply Dr. and Mrs. J. Roman Farrar
Dr. and Mrs. Addison Ward Parish Press Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Menzina
Dr. and Mrs. Billy Smith Patton’s Western Wear Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Parks
E. Pullin Artwork Peach Tree Dental Mr. and Mrs. Matt Pullin
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our donors
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Boyet Mr. and Mrs. Matt Cotton Mr. and Mrs. John Colvin
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Haddox Mr. and Mrs. Chris Doolittle Honorariums Mr. and Mrs. Danny Crawford
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hampton Mr. and Mrs. Bart Dugdale In Honor of Zoe and Mia Gra- Mr. and Mrs. James Davison
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Hood Ms. Connie Eagles ham Mr. Clint Gebhardt
Ms. Teresa Jones Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Everett Mr. and Mrs. Mark Graham Ms. Martha Gerig
Dr. and Mrs. David Osafo Mr. and Mrs. Steven Faulkner Ms. Pat Haworth
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Poulin Mr. and Mrs. Scott Freeman In Honor of Brandon and Davis Ms. Melinda Maxwell
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gatlin Vessel Ms. Audra Muslow
Friends Club up to $249 Ms. Joan Johnston Ms. Carol Massey Mr. and Mrs. Bob Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Barron Mr. and Mrs. David Kent Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Neuroth
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Burns Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kirkland In Honor of Blake Wade Mr. and Mrs. Mikie Pearce
Mrs. Melanie Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Trey Klug Ms. Wanda Gaudet Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Justin Martin Mr. and Mrs. Ron Riley
Mr. and Mrs. Tim McCarthy Memorials Mr. and Mrs. Seth Riser
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pike Ruston’s Locker Room
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Pilgreen In Memory of Sandra Clinton Mr. and Mrs. Doug Steed
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Preaus Mr. Larry Clinton Mr. and Mrs. James Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Scriber
Ms. Susan Singleton In Memory of Dr. Charles Davis In Memory of Ben James
Dr. and Mrs. Billy Smith Ms. Sherri White Mrs. Margaret Ann James
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Stoehr Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Stokley In memory of Jennifer Eager Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ewing
Mr. Scot Stout Mrs. Brenda St. Romain Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ewing
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Vascocu
Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Temple In memory of Gary Evans Mr. and Mrs. James Davison
Ms. Donna K. Thompson Ms. Pat Haworth Mr. Alex Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Weis Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hunt
Ms. Sherri White In Memory of Ben Gleason Mr. and Mrs. BJ Price
Mr. and Mrs. Jody Wood Mr. and Mrs. Mike Causey Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hampton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawkins
Foundation Endowed In Memory of Mary Katherine Mr. and Mrs. Ron Riley
2016-2017 Lann Gregory Ms. Joann Johnston
Mr. Tommy Thompson Mrs. Linda Jennings
Super Omnia $5000 + Mr. and Mrs. Ayres Bradford
Mr. John Maxwell In Memory of Jerry Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Charles Killgore
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Riley Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nelson
Emerald $1000 - $2,499 Ms. Sara Colvin
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Haik In Memory of Neill Killgore Mr. and Mrs. Barry Canterbury
Mr. and Mrs. Tom O’Neal Mrs. Melinda McDonald Hebert Ms. Patricia Doughty
Friends Club up to $249 In Memory of Sadie Kincannon Scholarship Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Barron Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawkins
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Causey Super Omnia $5000+
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawkins In Memory of Caroline Menzina Hood Companies
Ms. Pat Haworth Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brown
Ms. Melinda Hebert Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Menzina Emerald $1000-$2499
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Riley Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Menzina
Ms. Sherri White In Memory of Hope Napper
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Barron Cougar Pride Club $500-$999
Memorials and Ms. Priscilla Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Killgore
Honorariums 2016-2017 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Boyet
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new construction
first. More than 50
Lynda Steed percent of the do-
nations were from
Director of Advancement first-time donors.
Our hope is for this
As I re- tradition to continue
flect on the as we encourage
2016/2017 every one to make
year, I re- a gift every year to
alize it was The Creek Fund.
a year of On the athlet-
many firsts. ic forefront, we
When our high school students celebrated first-
and faculty returned to campus place finishes in our
in mid-August, they had the district in boys and
privilege of being the first to girls track, baseball
attend and teach classes in and softball. To add
the Hood Academic Center. I to the success, the
continue to be grateful for the Lady Cougars fin-
generosity of the Hood family ished first in the stat
and the many other families’ when they earned
commitment to The Creek the State Champi-
Campaign who made this onship.
much-needed building a reality. Of course, the
We are always delighted priority of a Cedar
when first-time families join the Creek education has
Cedar Creek family, and we and always will be
were blessed with fifty-five new academic excel-
families, which included 60 lence. For the thir-
newly enrolled students. In ad- teenth consecutive Looking towards our future, Bash in our new gymnasium.
dition, for the first time our en- year, our students have placed our Board of Directors and Ad- I sincerely thank each per-
rollment reached 732 students. first in the Division IV Literary ministration are committed to son listed in this report for their
This is truly a testimony for our Rally. The thirty-eight-member completing the final two phases gift to Cedar Creek School.
commitment to excellence at Class of 2017 received an im- of The Creek Campaign. Once again, I close with this
Cedar Creek School. pressive $4.2 million in schol- Phase II, the cafeteria, is under simple question. What if every
With the progression of fall arship offers along with college way and will be completed in family made a gift every year?
and the launch of our annual acceptances from across the the spring of 2018. Plans are The opportunities are limitless,
giving program, The Creek state and the nation. complete for Phase III, the every gift matters, especially
Fund, we boldly moved in the Thank you for investing in gymnasium, which is pictured yours.
direction of a “Text to Give” our legacy of excellence every in this report. A comprehensive
campaign on Giving Tuesday. day. This report acknowledges fundraising campaign will begin Cedar Creek School 2016-2017
This was a first for Cedar your generosity and dedication in 2018. My hope is that this Annual Report is published by Cedar
Creek as we engaged in the and celebrates our accomplish- will be another year of firsts, Creek School Advancement Office.
ments. A special thanks to all and that through your generos- Every effort has been made to
world of social media as a include all contributors and to verify
giving platform. It was a great of you who have supported the ity our current students (your
the correct listing of donor names.
learning experience for the advancement efforts, shared sons, daughters and grand- If your name has been omitted or
Advancement staff and we your resources with this re- children) will be the first to listed incorrectly, we apologize and
were blessed with numerous markable school and helped to attend and participate when we would appreciate notification.
gifts that included yet another make our dreams a reality. celebrate our first Brick House
2017 ANNUAL REPORT CEDAR CREEK SCHOOL 8
the board
Bimle Johnson Maxwell McCallum Menzina Riley Wade Wilhite Worthey
Gregory A. Bimle Jay B. McCallum Tonya Wade
v Vice President - Tyner Petrus Company v Judge, 3rd Judicial District v CPA
v Graduate of Louisiana Tech University with v Graduate of Northeast Louisiana University, v Graduate of Louisiana Tech University with
a degree in Construction Engineering Technol- LSU Law School a degreee in Accounting
ogy v John Michael Arthur McCallum v Parent of Lauren Wade (Class of 2015),
Parent of Dr. Kadie Bimle Frost (Class of (Class of 2012), Sarah Katherine McCallum Blake Wade (Class of 2024)
2005), Jodie Bimle Morphew (Class of 2007), (Class of 2019)
Jamie Bimle (Class of 2014), Tobie Bimle
(Class of 2019) Lonnie Menzina John Mark Wilhite
v Pharmacist v President - Louisiana Plastic Industries
Frank E. Johnson v Graduate of Northeast Louisiana University v Graduate of Northeast Louisiana University
v Banker with a Doctorate of Pharmacy with a degree in Business Management
v Graduate of U.S. Naval v Parent of Lauren Menzina (Class of 2020), v Parent of Hope Wilhite (Class of 2018),
Academy with a degree in Economics Brady Menzina (Class of 2022) Heather Wilhite (Class of 2019)
v Parent of Logan Johnson (Class of 2021),
Connor Johnson (Class of 2024) Paul Riley
v Civil Engineer
John Maxwell v Gradute of Mississippi State University with Jim Worthey
a bachelor of science degree v Business Owner
v Physician (Pathologist) v Graduate of Northeast Louisiana University
v Graduate of Louisiana Tech v Parent of Leyton (Class of 2020), Carson
(Class of 2022), Ainsley (Class of 2024) with a degree in Business Administration
University, Tulane School of Medicine v Parent of Jackson Worthey (Class of 2019),
v Parent of Johnny Maxwell (Class of 2015), Gray Worthey (Class of 2024), Katherine
Kathryn Maxwell (Class of 2018), Anderson Worthey (Class of 2026)
Maxwell (Class of 2024)
Celebration 2018
Game Day
SAVE the DATE
Friday, April 13
Ruston Civic Center
9 2017 ANNUAL REPORT CEDAR CREEK SCHOOL
your dollars
Expenses
These pie charts represent
Cedar Creek’s expenses,
income and giving.
In the Expenses chart at
left, the largest category --
“instructional” -- is mainly
faculty and staff ’s salaries.
Income
In the Income chart at right, you can see
where “tuition and fees” does not cover
all our expenses. We have to depend on
donations from our Cedar Creek family to
“fill the gap.”
In the Donations/Fundraising chart
below, you can see how the Creek Fund
along with our major fundraisers help
provide the superior education we all
want for our children.
Donations/Fundraising
2017 ANNUAL REPORT CEDAR CREEK SCHOOL 10Our Mission
Cedar Creek School seeks to provide a superi-
or college preparatory educational experience
to students in North Central Louisiana based
on the highest standards of academic excel-
lence and personal conduct.
Our Vision
Cedar Creek School supports its mission by
maintaining high expectations for student
achievement and by focusing on and improv-
ing student learning through school wide
goals, a rigorous curriculum, and diversified
instructional strategies.
Our Statement of Intent
As did the founding fathers of this country, the
incorporators of Cedar Creek School did so
with a firm reliance on the protection of divine
Providence. Specifically, they believed then,
and now, that the most important lesson ever
to be taught is the reliance and belief in the
teaching of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Although no such belief is required of any in- The intent of this statement is to make it clear that
structor or student, nevertheless, it has been and will divine Providence was sought in the incorporation
remain the policy of Cedar Creek School to promote and organization of Cedar Creek School and that it is
such Christian values, but acknowledge the existence believed that it will survive and endure only so long
of certain opposing views by others. In addition, the as its staff and teachers continue to seek divine guid-
school has and shall continue to enlist the support ance and direction in every aspect of its programs
and participation of Christian teachers, speakers, and activities.
programs and music, as well to encourage prayer and
the invocation of God in all its endeavors. Founding Fathers,
Cedar Creek School
In the selection of textbooks, the content shall be
evaluated in light of such principles and a reasonable Our Student Purpose Statement
balance shall be sought so that students learn and be
aware of non-Christian beliefs but that equal or great- We, the students at Cedar Creek, strive to uphold
er time is spent in promoting Christian beliefs. the motto of Super Omnia by utilizing our God-given
abilities to take
full advantage
of the resources
and opportuni-
ties offered to
us as we seek
knowledge and
pursue excel-
lence in our
personal con-
duct and all our
endeavors.
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