The+Heart+of+ECS

= = =Though the world around us has changed immensely since 1975, the heart of ECS remains the same. Take a look at how the world has changed since our beginning while noting that ECS has stayed true to her mission to nurture young leaders to impact their world for Christ.=

ECS 1975: Feb. 6: Organizsational meeting to develop a board and goals for ECS Sept.: ECS begins with 143 students
 * ECS THEN AND NOW:

ECS 1976: ECS receives state accreditation Tuition is $60.00 per month

ECS 1977: ECS hires Mrs. Masterson to teach kindergarten ECS enrollment is: 249

ECS 1978: High School program begins Enrollment: 350

ECS 1979: Tenth grade class is added Enrollment is: 378

ECS 1980: Spanish is added as a foreign language Mrs. Masterson is Teacher of the Year

ECS 1981: Enrollment is 408

ECS 1982: The fist Eagle mascot costume designed for "IGOR" There are 469 students

ECS 1983: Coach partin got his team to sectionals Pam Glover is Teacher of the year

ECS 1984: Pep club, Fishing club, Computer club, and Games club are now extracurricular options Connie Lipford Martin is teacher of the year

ECS 1985: New tennis instructor Mrs. Broshears teaches third and fourth grade together

ECS 1986: Won the 1986- 1987 Clean Campus Award Two bus- loads of students saw President Reagan at Robert's Stadium

ECS 1987: A Young Astronauts Club is highlighted this year Basketball finished sixth in the state!

ECS 1988: There are 418 students Tim LaHaye is brought to the school and church to present a seminar

ECS 1989: Mrs. Masterson becomes new elementary principal Four students were invited to participate in the "Scholars on Nine" program**

Divorces--1,036,000 July 19--American and Soviet astronants meet in space for two days.** US Population--218,035,164 Unemployment-- 8.5% November 2nd-- Jimmy Carter elected President. 1977: Life expentancy-- 73.3 years** Twenty-nine are killed.** World population--4.302 billion Fisrt test-tube baby is born on London Pope Paul VI died 1979: World population-- 4.378 billion A peace agreement was signed between Egypt and Israel. 1980: World population--4.453 billion Iraq invades Iran ; 8 year war begins John Lennon of the Beatles shot dead in New York City 1981: World population: 4.529 billion Pope John Paul II wounded by a gunman Air traffic controller strike, AIDS is first identified** World population--4.610 billion "Cats" opens on Broadway ( Becomes broadway's longest running play).** Second space shuttle, Challenger, successful voyage; first space walk in 9 years. 1984: The average price of a US homeowner is now over $100,000. Baboon heart is implanted in baby. 1985: Coca-Cola attempted to change its 99-year old formula to attract younger drinkers. "New" Coke is poorly received, and the company soon reintroduces the original "Classic" Coke. Terrorists seize Egyptian Boeing 737 after takeoff:59 dead. 1986: Space shuttle Challenger explodes after launch, killing all seven aboard. Supreme Court reaffirms abortion rights. US planes attack Libyan terrorist centers. 1987: "Adventures in Oddessy" is released. Iraqi missles kill 37 and attack on US Frigate Stark in Persian Gulf.** Calgary Olympics: Katrina Witt wins women's title. George Bush wins election: Dan Quayle Vice President. 1989: Gunman kills 5 children age 6-9 at Stockon CA elementary school; 30 wounded. US planes shoot down two Libyan fighters international waters.**
 * EVENTS IN OUR WORLD THEN AND NOW:**
 * 1975:**
 * Marriages--2,152,662
 * 1976:
 * December 13th-- Evansville Ace's plane crash.
 * 1978 :
 * 1982:
 * 1983:**
 * The Lloyd Express Way opens.
 * 1988:

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