[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14504]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO TEAYS VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2014

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Teays Valley 
Christian School, located in Scott Depot, Putnam County, West Virginia, 
who is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its first graduating class 
with a Gala on October 18, 2014. I am happy to say that, under the 
direction of Principal Jack Davis, teachers and staff, Teays Valley 
Christian School has become one of the finest private, Christian 
schools in the state of West Virginia.
  Founded in 1979, Teays Valley Christian School started in converted 
Sunday school classrooms at Scott Depot Christ Fellowship, offering 
kindergarten through 8th grade classes to approximately 65 students. 
The school expanded, offering kindergarten to 12th grade and currently, 
351 students are enrolled from Putnam, Kanawha, Mason and Cabell 
counties. In addition, the student body represents 83 churches which 
support the school's emphasis on ``unity of spirit across 
denominational lines.''
  The school's mission statement reflects the core values of the school 
and the reason for its formation: ``Teays Valley Christian School is 
dedicated to working in partnership with the family to provide a high 
quality, balanced, Bible-based education that develops the essential 
knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary for students to make 
a lifelong commitment to Jesus Christ and to fulfill God's purposes in 
their lives.''
  Teays Valley Christian School is accredited through the Association 
of Christian School International (ACSI) and the North Central 
Association (NCA). It is affiliated with the Association of Christian 
Schools International, North Central Association, ACSI Ohio River 
Valley, West Virginia Christian Athletic Tournament, and the West 
Virginia Department of Education.
  The school is proud of its rigorous academic curriculum and qualified 
staff that have provided an education to over 600 students, 90 percent 
of which have attended and completed college. The school's college 
entrance exam scores are consistently higher than state and national 
averages. The school is proud of two national merit scholars who have 
graduated over the past 5 years. A well rounded program is offered to 
students including programs in the fields of music, fine arts, drama, 
as well as athletics.
  Since its humble startup, Teays Valley Christian School has evolved 
into a full scale academic institution offering students a well rounded 
faith based academic curriculum. The emphasis on hard work and academic 
achievement with a Christian foundation has proven to be a successful 
formula for the school, its students and alumni.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing I would like to Congratulate Teays Valley 
Christian School on its success and on the occasion of the 30th 
anniversary of its first graduating class. I wish the school great 
success with its upcoming Gala celebrating all graduates of this 
special academic institution. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of 
the next 30 years of academic excellence at Teays Valley Christian 
School. I am truly privileged to serve such a distinguished group of 
West Virginians.

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