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DEAR PROSPECTIVE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FAMILY

At Rosehill Christian School, we sincerely believe that our children deserve to be valued, welcomed and known. RCS offers a Christian, college preparatory education for students from Preschool to 12th-grade, providing opportunities for every child to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically. Our mission states the goal of RCS best: Rosehill Christian School provides excellence in Christ centered education as an extension of the Christian home. Every day at RCS, there are opportunities to grow and learn as children blossom into the adults

God designed them to be. With Christ at the center, we partner with parents to prepare children for the challenges of this world, so they fulfill their God-given purpose and reach their potential. If you would like your child to be a part of this exciting journey, we would be delighted to talk with you to see if Rosehill Christian School is the best fit for your children and family. We consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to minister to you and your family at Rosehill Christian School. Sincerely, Lauren Dyal Head of School

DEAR EAGLE FAMILY

Welcome to the first-ever edition of the Rosehill Christian School VYPE Media magazine. We are appreciative of VYPE and all they do for high school sports in Texas. This magazine highlights our students in Athletics and Fine Arts and their accomplishments over the past year. It’s a blessing to serve with some amazing administrators, teachers, coaches, students and parents who love the Lord and work together to make Rosehill Christian a very special and family-oriented place. We want to win and excel in athletics but only if done with class, character and humility, while honoring our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Billy Graham quote, “A coach will impact more people in one

year than the average person will in an entire lifetime” rings so true here at our school. We have incredible coaches who build strong relationships and faith and character into our student athletes each and every day. It’s our prayer that our athletes will excel inside and outside of the athletic arena and in their Christian walk in the years ahead. We appreciate and love our Eagle family and the great support we receive each and every year. Back-to-back Henderson Cup wins as the best 3A school in TAPPS is a testimony of the excellence of all who are a part of our school. Blessings and Go Eagles! Steve Krantz Director of Athletics

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campus,” she said. “Biblically, men are the spiritual leaders of the family. That needs to be reflected in our values on campus and in our programming. So, God has blessed us richly in a number of new men on campus this year to help out our boys understand what their role is in their family.” Mission accomplished as the hallways are now filled with accomplished, Godly men wearing the Red and Black in leadership roles and in the classroom.

“Ex tra-curricular activities are essential in our programming,” Dyal said. “Of course, academics and spiritual programming are the priorities, but God designed each individual to have a wealth of blessings and talents. We want to grow our students physically and creatively through athletics, fine ar ts and music. We are growing the whole person God designed.” With the school ’s mission firmly in place, Dyal has a new initiative – the Men of Rosehill. “Our mission this year was to bring more men to

good relationships with each other, the faculty and staff. We want them to feel known, because everyone is valued here.” That foundation is stronger than ever as the school has enjoyed growth, increased programming and academic and ex tra-curricular success over time. Most recently, the Eagles won the Henderson Cup for the 2021-22 school year. TAPPS recognizes an overall champion in each of the classifications. The Champion is determined by the points each school earns in athletics and fine ar ts throughout the school year.

OVER 30 YEARS AGO, ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED. IT BEGAN WITH HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, BUT THE SCHOOL HAS CONTINUED TO GROW WITH A SOLID FOUNDATION THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. “Even as we grow, our desire is to hold onto family and our community environment ,” Head of School Lauren Dyal said. “I want the families to feel connected, comfor table and secure being here. For parents, we want them to feel like their students can flourish and grow. Students would say that they have

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Through their tireless effor ts, the foundation was established from which TAPPS has grown to enjoy its present success. Therefore, the Overall School Championship Award has been named the Henderson Championship Cup to be presented annually. What an accomplishment for the Rosehill Christian School. Can the Eagles make it a three-peat?

TAPPS Championships held throughout the school year in athletics and fine arts. A championship cup is presented to the school for display during the year, along with a plaque to commemorate the school ’s success. In honor of TAPPS 30th Anniversary, the TAPPS Executive Board chose to honor Johnnie and Evelyn Henderson for their commitment to TAPPS.

THE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EARNED THE HENDERSON CUP FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE FIELDS OF PLAY IN 2021 22. THE EAGLES WERE THE PROUD WINNERS IN 2020-21 HENDERSON CUP AS WELL. So, what does that mean? Each year, TAPPS recognizes an overall champion in each of the classifications. The Champion is determined by the points each school earns in the

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Year. Jackson Busch won State in the shot and discus and Reid Hauser won the pole vault . Anthony Wilder captured silver in the long jump and triple jump and Sam Swain earned silver in the shot put . The 4x400 relay also won silver to capture the State title. The girls dominated en route to team gold, scoring 98 points. Second place went to San Jacinto Central with 68 points. What a day Mercy Freeman had, winning five gold medals – 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles, long jump, triple jump and the 4x400 relay. Kaleigh Frazier won three golds in the 100-meters, 200-meters and the relay, and Kaylee Bankston won the high jump. Bankston would go on to be named the TAPPS 3A Athlete of the Year for her role in track , volleyball and basketball. “It was as special year for the girls,” Dixson said. “It was great for me to come in to such an established team, refine some skills and put athletes where they needed to be to win. We are hoping to go back-to-back this year.” THE EAGLES GOLF PROGRAMS HANG ANOTHER BANNER The Rosehill Christian boys and girls golf teams swept the TAPPS Class 3A State Tournament last May to add to their school ’s

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WITH THE HENDERSON CUP ON THE LINE, THE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD AND GOLF TEAMS WERE THE LAST TO COMPETE IN THE 2021-22 TAPPS SEASON. The Eagles came through with flying colors as both the girls and boys track and field teams won State along with the golf teams. “Going into the men’s mile and 4x400 relay, we knew where we had to place to win State,” coach Taylor Dixon said. “We watched them as a team, and they did it . It was a crazy, exciting time and they could see that their hard work paid off.” The Eagles earned 84 points to win State, followed by Central Texas Christian with 82 points. Dixon would be named the TTFCA Private School Boy ’s Coach of the

live what to work on. They listen and some of them knocked 10-15 shots off their average.” It takes a village.

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second-place finish. Kristen Jenkins does have a secret weapon, however. Her father Tom Jenkins also helps coach the Eagles. He has eight PGA Tour wins

Henderson Cup tally. Coach Kristen Jenkins is building a golf power in Tomball , Texas as the girls have won back-to-back titles and the boys won State after finishing second in 2021. “ These kids put in a lot of ex tra hours,” Jenkins said. “ They are willing to work hard on the course, in the classroom and in the community. They are great kids. “It was super exciting to see them both win. They came together as a team and really suppor ted each other. They improved so much over the year and that was really neat to see their work pay off in the end.” Jaycee Jenkins finished second overall as an individual and Macy Allen finished fifth after finishing ninth in 2021. Jacques Currier finished second on the boys’ side, his second consecutive

“It ’s great to have him out there with the kids,” she said. “You can’ t get the exper tise he has from a tex tbook . He shows them

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THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR I S I N FULL SWI NG . HOW CAN WE TE LL? THE FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM I S ROWDY AND FULL OF ENERGY , THE THUD OF ARMS POUNDI NG VOLLEYBALL CAN BE HEARD THROUGHOUT THE F I E LDHOUSE AND GYM. CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS HAVE PUT IN THE I R MI LES AND PREPAR I NG FOR A RUN AT STATE AND HOW CAN WE FORGET THE BR I GHT LY PA I NTED S I GNS BY THE CHEERLEADERS HUNG ALL OVER CAMPUS . THE FALL I S UPON US AND THE WI NTER I S A BL INK AWAY. WE LCOME TO THE F I RST ANNUAL ROSEHI LL CHR I ST I AN MAGAZ I NE POWERED BY V YP E MED I A .

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have been led by senior linebackers Sam Swain and Isaac Brandt , as well as a ball-hawking suppor ting cast . “ The way we’ve been playing defense this season, it gives me confidence our culture shift of AO1 and FAMILY is hitting home with our players,” Walker said. With leadership delivering one consistent message that resonates throughout the program, Rosehill Christian football has its sights set on a TAPPS crown in the coming years.

“Our staff is implementing a culture of accountability daily through building an ‘AO1’ mindset . “An ‘Audience Of One’ mindset on campus, inside the locker room, and on the field simply questions our players to think , If no one else is watching and God remains your only audience, are you OK with the decision you are making?” Leading the way this season on offense has been junior quar terback Trey Walker and senior athlete AJ Wilder. Defensively the Eagles

THE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL PROGRAM HAS SHOWN GROWTH IN ONE SHORT YEAR AS THE EAGLES HAVE TURNED LAST SEASONS LOP SIDED LOSSES INTO PHYSICAL AND COMPETITIVE CONTESTS. Under the direction of new head coach Patrick Walker and his staff, including last season’s head coach and now Asst . Head coach Jim Phillips, Rosehill Christian has embraced a “re-culture” of sor ts. “It has been tough because these seniors have had three head coaches in three years,” Walker said.

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THE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN EAGLE VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM HAD TWO GOALS GOING INTO THE SEASON – GO UNDEFEATED AT HOME AND WIN STATE. The Eagles dominated TAPPS District 5-3A , going undefeated at home. So, who else did they play in the Eagles’ Nest? The Class 5A State Champs For t Bend Christian Academy – win. Traditional power Second Baptist School – win. “We wanted to load up our preseason schedule with tough teams so we would be ready for the playoffs,” Mallory Jacks said. “We came into the season returning a bunch of juniors and seniors and they knew my expectations for them after last year.” Jacks took over the program early last season when coach Jessica Gehrke was diagnosed with leukemia. Jacks led the team to the second TAPPS State Final Four in school history before losing to her alma mater Round Rock Christian Academy. “ These girls have a good time… and winning is having a good time,” she laughed. “But we won’ t just be happy to be at the State Final Four this year. We know we belong there and want to win it .” The straws who stirred the drink for Rosehill Christian were senior captains Savannah Jennings and Brylee Kobza.

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Jacks also understands the challenges of multi-activity athletes. “I love that our students are so well-rounded,” she said. “Yes, we may run into scheduling conflicts but that ’s okay. I had a student at a State One-Act Play competition during the day and rushed over to play a Regional playoff game at night . It ’s good. Our kids like winning and are willing to work hard in school and in competition – whatever that might be. It ’s built into the culture here.”

to teach her young women and how to treat them on and off the cour t . “Look , we have practices that are shor t , focused and fun,” she said. “Girls are dealing with a lot of stuff and volleyball can be their safe haven. We also needed to save their bodies as we went through the season. “I hold them to a very high standard of character and ask for maximum effor t . That ’s it . The rest should be building great relationships inside our locker room and having fun.” Having played for a small , private high school ,

“ Those are my girls,” she said. “ They were my coaches on the cour t . Savannah was our setter and Brylee has been a four-year star ter at libero. We had the best hitter in the district in Kaleigh Frazier and Keely McNeill was one of the smar test setters I’ve ever had.” In the middle was super athlete Mercy Freeman. She is a five-time State gold track athlete and basketball star ter. Jacks, who played at the University of Louisville and Angelo State, connects with her team. As a young coach, she knows what she wants

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charges and is the teams’ undisputed captain. The outside threat is Caleb Catalena, a Waller High School transfer, who can launch from the outside. He moved over in the spring to get a full offseason and summer inside the program. Three-spor t athlete Anthony “AJ” Wilder

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pieces in place. We will take pride in doing the dir ty work on defense and forcing our opponents into some low scoring games.” During the first week of practice, Honeycutt doesn’ t even employ a basketball. It ’s old-school. “While everyone is trying to shoot from as far as they can from the basket ... a la Steph Curry, we star t on defense,” he said. “We don’ t have that big-man in the middle or super athletes who can run up and down the floor. We pride ourselves on being in the right spots and as technically sound as we can be.” Leading the way will be four-year letterman and first team, all-district selection Avery Botkin-Henderson, who fits the “Rosehill Way”. He has drawn over 50

maintain a winning program. Rosehill Christian went 18-13 and reached the postseason a year ago. He is a student of the game, having coached boys’ middle school to girls’ varsity basketball on his journey. “I have a unique path,” he laughed. “I have literally star ted from the bottom and worked my way up. I’ve learned so much from the coaches I’ve worked for along the way and implemented some of those things into my program today.” What does this year look like as seven seniors have graduated from the 2021-22 squad? “We are going to be young and have to grind it out as a team this year,” he said. “Sure, we have big shoes to fill but we have some good

TIM HONEYCUTT BELIEVES IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP. The Sam Houston State grad took over the Rosehill Christian basketball program as the head coach three years ago and believes in serving his students and school. “It ’s in everything we do,” Honeycutt said. “I want every kid to feel loved and appreciated in this program. We have our seniors serving our underclassmen at team dinners. When we go to dinner as a team, our team managers are the first to order. I’m trying to set up my kids to be great fathers and CEOs of companies. It ’s a mindset of servant leadership.” Honeycutt was an assistant for the Eagles’ State Final team four years ago and has continued to

missed last season due to a football injury but could provide a presence in the middle and athleticism on the wing. “Avery was on that team that went to State and knows what I expect ,” he said. “He led us through the offseason and sets the tone. Caleb can really shoot the ball and AJ is our high-flyer. We also have some great role players, who are so impor tant to our success.” The Eagles look to be a playoff team and will be ready for the postseason having to play the likes of super-power Westbury Christian and new program St . Francis in district . “We are going to have to battle every night , but I wouldn’ t have it any other way,” he said.

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along with an old-school mentality, the pieces are in place for a ninth Final Four and beyond for the Eagles.

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have had a big summer on the circuit . The Wilsons will be huge contributors. “I’m going to be tasked

STEVE KRANTZ IS THE DEAN OF COACHES AT ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, HAVING LED THE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS. Krantz , who also serves as the athletic director, has reached eight Final Fours and won the State Title in 2011. “When we star ted, we struggled getting enough kids out the practice,” he said. “We’ve come a long way and God has provided what we have needed over the years. It ’s been a blessing.” With the return of some key pieces along with new additions to the roster, the Eagles will be loaded in 2022-23. All-state returner Mercy Freeman is a three-spor t athlete who has size and athleticism. Point guard Alex Smith and senior Lacie Williams were first-team, all district selections last year and Destiny Williams was an honorable-mention pick . “I’m really excited about this season and the success we could have,” he said. “We are going to play very fast . I love going 4-on-3 and 3-on-2 , instead of 5-on-5. To be a good team, you have to be able to execute in the half-cour t and we can do that too.” Twin forwards Madison and Caitlin Wilson have transferred from Klein Cain. The pair were varsity players as freshmen last season and

With a formula of up tempo play, experience and athleticism at each position,

to figure out the rotation because we have a lot of talented players,” he said. “We could have a new star emerge every night .” While Krantz has enjoyed tremendous success over the years and should have a big season in 2023, his program goes back to his tried-and true pillars of success. “It ’s really a culture and I’m more concerned about what these girls are made of off the cour t rather than on the cour t ,” Krantz said. “It ’s all about respect , being a great teammate and working hard to just get a little bit better

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“We both have our things we are passionate about ”, Lacie explains. “But we also work together and suppor t each other. Destiny knows what she wants when it comes to her future in agriculture. Whether it ’s spending endless hours in the barn, or spending her winnings to buy a new heifer, she will do the work it takes and make the right decision for her business and her animals.” Both sisters have a bright future in front of them. “We love playing together and my team is super suppor tive” Destiny says. “But when you are only 5-foot-4, you kind of get bullied out there.” Wait . Was that a cow joke?

pay for college in addition to buckles, banners and ribbons. Showmanship is an impor tant par t of the process, focusing more on how the showman exhibits the animal , rather than the animal itself. Destiny a tough competitor when it comes to showmanship. Destiny explains, “It does helps if your heifer cooperates. If you want to be a champion, you have a work like a champion and look like a champion.” In addition to raising and exhibiting livestock , Destiny may try out for the baseball team this year, and she plays varsity basketball at Rosehill with her sister, Lacie Williams, a 6-foot-1 center who also shows cattle.

said. “I have learned so much about responsibility, leadership and the business of agriculture along with learning about cattle, their dietary requirements, reproductive health, how to care for them if they get sick and the temperaments of the different breeds. It has given me a lot of confidence and a good work ethic.” Destiny ’s day begins at 5:30 am each day, even in the summer, to make sure the cattle are fed before school and on a consistent schedule. After school will consist of cleaning them up with a bath and a blow dry to work their hair, and practice walking to keep them in show shape. The day ends with an evening feeding, homework and any other household chores. “And it all star ts again the nex t morning when that alarm goes off !” Destiny will graduate in May of 2023 and has been accepted to Sam Houston State University. Destiny is excited to attend a school with a strong agricultural program and a college show team. “I want to major in agricultural business to continue to learn more about the economics of the cattle industry,” she said. “Accounting is my strength.” Many of the shows Destiny has attended since junior high offer scholarships and awards to help students

DESTINY WILLIAMS HAS FOUND HER PASSION AND

THAT PASSION HAS MADE HER WISE BEYOND HER YEARS AS IT RELATES TO ONE OF THE OLDEST PROFESSIONS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS: LIVESTOCK. “I began showing livestock in junior high, after watching my sister show a heifer her senior year,” she said. “My first project was a steer, and I learned so much through that , especially that raising meat animals was not going to be my thing. It was too hard to send them to their final destination. After that , I star ted raising heifers because they move on to become mamas. Fat and happy in a pasture, raising calves and adding a lot of value to a rancher ’s operation.” So in her pasture, near Waller, TX , you will find Stormy, a registered Angus heifer, and Denali , her ex tra furry registered Mainetainer, living their best life, preparing for the Texas Major Shows in early 2023. In the back pasture, you will find her retired show heifers that are the foundation for her own herd – Fancy and her baby Chance, a commercial pair, and Angie, a registered angus and sister to Stormy, and her baby boy Louis, a registered Ultra Black . “My parents have been so suppor tive in this as well as my 4H teacher at Rosehill , Mrs. Blasé,” she

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THE ROSEH I L L CHR I S T I AN CHE ER T E AM I S ONE OF THE BES T I N THE BUS I NESS . THE E AGL ES HAV E A TON TO CHE ER ABOUT ON THE F I E LDS OF P L AY AND THE Y ARE THERE TO CRE AT E THE V I BE . WHE THER I T I S I N FRONT OF A PACKED FOOTBA L L S TAD I UM FUL L OF FANS OR THE I R H I GHLY-CHARGED GYM , WH I CH CAN BE DE A F EN I NG , THE CHE ER L E ADERS SE T THE TONE I N THE HA L LWAYS , C L ASSROOMS AND GAMES . I NTRODUC I NG THE 2022-23 E AGL E CHE ER L E ADERS .

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THE ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN CROSS COUNTRY BOYS’ TEAM WAS BUSY THIS FALL. The Eagles par ticipated in the Woodlands Christian Invite, Providence Classical Paladin Invitational , the Rosehill Cross Country Challenge and the St . John’s Maverick Ramble prior to the postseason. Setting the pace for RCS was senior Jonathan Vuong, Ethan Zavala and Jackson Wynn. “ This is the first time we’ve been able to train and race as a team, not as just individuals trying Dixon said. “Having the experience of Jonathan and Jackson as seniors and the newness of Ethan made for a very diverse and competitive team.” The Eagles won the TAPPS 5-3A district title for the first time in school history in October. The cross country teams are trending as Dixon continues to build out the program from the elementary and middle school levels. to set their personal bests,” coach Taylor

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