Trinity Christian Academy - Reflections Yearbook (Addison, TX)

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Good Citizenship Award Outstanding Teacher Award Michael Beidel The Outstanding Teacher Award is an award sponsored by Mr. Jim Collins. Each school in the Dallas area chose a teacher to represent their school for the local award. The teacher chosen must be dedicated to his work, able to motivate his students, and have a positive and lasting impact upon his students. The members of the National Honor Society selected Michael beidel as the Trinity recipient of this esteemed award. Mr. Beidel is a graduate of the University of Texas, where he received two degrees in mathematics. He has taught at the University of Texas at Dallas graduate school and also in the Austin school district. Before coming to Trinity nine years ago. Mr. Beidel taught math at the St. Marks school of Dallas. For three years Mr. Beidel taught math at Trinity, and in 1979 was made headmaster. At the present time, he also teaches calculus and coaches jr. high tennis. Mr. Beidel is married and has four daughters, all of whom at- tend Trinity. He is very active in school activities, attending every football and basketball game, accompanying the eighth grade on the wilderness trip, and leading singing every morning in chapel. Mr. Beidel's love for Trinity and all its students is evident in his attitude toward his job. Though his schedule is a busy one. he takes time to meet with students for Bible studies or just to talk. His willingness to help any student academically or spiritually never ceases. Mr. Beidel is certainly an outstanding teacher and well deserving of this award. Stan Potocki This year’s recipient of the D.A.R. Citizenship Award is Stan F’otocki. Stan was chosen by the administration to represent Trinity in the national competition due to his outstanding character. Stan is a hard worker, both in school and in extra- curricular activities. He is a leader and also a servant, as is evi- dent through his position as senior class president. His moral strength and commitment to Christian principles make Stan an example for others to follow. He is truly a good citizen. 211

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D.A.R. Awards Senior high recipient Trevor Majors. Senior high recipient Laura Edwards. Elementary recipients Dean Driskill and Sara Grasso. The Daughters of the American Revolution is a society of women dedicated to preserving America’s ideals and heritage. The D.A.R. awards, which are given to outstanding American citizens, are based on the qualities of leadership, character, service, and patriotism. Each year a boy and girl from the high school, jr. high, and elementary school are chosen by the faculty and administration to receive these awards. |r. high recipients Patti Harding and Jason Williams. 210

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Secondary Departmental Awards Justin. Judy, and Elizabeth are honored for their academic achievements. Students who displayed academic excellence in a particular subject were recognized in the 1985-1986 awards ceremony. Each department gave an award to both a senior high and junior high student who have shown not only a special effort hut a special interest in the subject as well. This year's recipients were: Libby Russ receives the jr. high English award. Mr. Beidel awards Kim Goodrich. Art Band Bible Business Education Choir English French History Mathematics Photography Physical Education Science Spanish Speech JUNIOR HIGH Richard Moore Ryan Taliaferro Elizabeth Beidel Bren Holman Libby Russ Mark McGaughy David Kaiser Tom Burdette Amy Deffinbaugh Libby Russ Patti Harding SENIOR HIGH Joanna Deffinbaugh Bruce Parker Jim Davidson Kelly Neale Alice Metz Autumn Getz Elizabeth Bashar DougHeyer Jim Davidson Beth Howell Andy Galloway Penny Pierce Wendell Harry Mary Zoys 212 Mrs. Nixon congratulates Jim on his achievement in mathematics.