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For the last four years, Covenant’s boys tennis program and the term “winner” have been synonymous in the state of Virginia. The Eagles have claimed four straight VISAA Division 2 titles, all under coach Dave Dahnert.  Now, new coach, Drake Diamond — a senior at the University of Virginia and former star player tennis at Centreville High in ... read more »

Covenant students are challenged to follow the example of Jesus Christ, to achieve through self-discipline, to lead by service to others, and to grow in knowledge and virtue.  Middle School students recently spent an entire school day ‘serving others’ by working in groups throughout the community.  Teams worked at Habitat for Humanity, Abundant LIfe, PACEM, MACAA, Ronald ... read more »

Covenant’s Concert Band and Covenant Singers earned high scores for their performances at the Heritage Music Festival in Washington, DC.  Sarah Christensen won the Maestro Award for her flute solos!  Both groups earned the Spirit Award for demonstrating character and courtesy to judges, hotel and restaurant staff, and the festival coordinators. Congratulations to our musicians for representing The Covenant ... read more »

Each year, Covenant’s 5th and 6th graders serve throughout community in many ways as part of their I Corinthians 13 Day of Service.  This year, one team hosted a Valentine’s Day party for guests at Abundant Life. Antoher team bagged and sorted groceries for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, which feeds over 5000 families in ... read more »

Seniors Josiah Zodhiates (132 pounds) and David Collmus (182 pounds), joined by freshman star Paul Huemme (120 pounds), have an overall combined record of 102-12 this term and each look to be crowned the top wrestler in the state in their respective weight classes. “They have been with me three years now,” coach Colin Anderson ... read more »

We are excited about Mr. Joe Dewey accepting the position of Boys’ Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach!  Read about Coach Dewey here.

Congratulations to Covenant junior, Olivia Gathright, for recenty receiving the United Way Student Service Award!  Read details on page 51 of Albemarle Family magazine’s November issue.

Covenant junior Grace Lee recently earned the opportunity to attend UVA’s Food Security Summit. Grace was able to share her ideas regarding her Gleaning Assistance Program, which she is developing to improve the distribution of produce from local farms to families in need.  Grace hopes to create partnerships throughout the community to join this worthwhile cause.

Seven of Covenant’s 5th and 6th graders are enjoying a new elective this year, ”Literary Hodge-Podge”.  These budding young journalists have just published the second edition of the Eagle Gazette, an online school newspaper.  Check it out here!

Check out this Daily Progress article about Austin Ellis (’08). “Covenant laid a really good foundation for where I am at now,” Ellis said. “My time at Covenant was great. It definitely gave me the love for running that made me want to continue.”

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