[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1410-E1411]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW COVENANT ACADEMY ON 40 YEARS OF ACADEMIC 
                               EXCELLENCE

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of New Covenant 
Academy, located in Springfield, Missouri.
  New Covenant Academy was founded in 1979 by a group of parents and 
grandparents, who wanted to afford their children the right to a 
Christian education. This dedicated group could not have imagined that 
after 40 years in operation, the school would grow from 22 enrolled 
students during the first year, to 650 this academic year. It is 
fitting, that to celebrate their 40th Anniversary, New Covenant Academy 
will open a second campus, providing a new home to the 5th through 8th 
grade classes.

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  The mission statement of New Covenant Academy is simple, ``New 
Covenant Academy is a Christian college preparatory school committed to 
achieving Academic Excellence teaching Biblical Truth and developing 
Christ-like Character for students grades JRK through 12th grade in the 
greater Springfield area.'' This is what that small group of dedicated 
parents wanted and envisioned when they set out to open this school in 
1979.
  Mr. Speaker, New Covenant Academy has served the Springfield area for 
the past 40 years. Over that time, they have provided Christian 
education to many students, and making a lasting impact on the lives of 
all who walk through their doors. They have achieved their goal through 
hard work and faith. I am pleased to rise today, honoring a truly 
tremendous school.

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