Trinity Christian Academy - Reflections Yearbook (Addison, TX)

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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.

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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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Elementary Departmental Awards Hope receives the math award. We did it!! Each year the elementary school awards those students who have displayed excellence both in academics, athletics, and service. Art: Alison Glass Band Truett Weber, Carolyn Whitaker Bible: Edie Beth Ehrler English: Darren Sides History: Amy Amend Mathematics: Hope Rountree Music: Mike Davidson. Traci Karlstad Reading: Jenny Deffinbaugh Science: Sara Grasso President’s Fitness Award: Blake Anderson. Josh Burford. Jane Redfern. Hope Rountree Science Fair Winners The Science Fair winners. On April 9th the Fourth and Sixth graders participated in the Science Fair. Each child was required to devise an entry that was experimental in nature. The only other specific criteria was that they use the Scientific Method to reflect their project. Each child came up with a problem, formed a hypothesis, evaluated the evidence, and formed a conclusion. The Science Fair was judged by a number of impartial judges. Each project showed the student’s individual effort and was judged accordingly. Some entries were sent to the ASCI Science Fair for further competition. 6th Grade Anthea Robinson Hope Rountree Sara Grasso Edie Beth Ehrler 4th Grade First Place Second Place Third Place Special Award Heather Morris Josh Morris Lori Hughes First Place Second Place Third Place 213