Imagine a day when young men still stood at attention when young ladies entered the room or when a teacher could put their arms around a kid in need or when coaches led more by example than strong words. Imagine a day when kids would say “Yes, sir” and “No, ma’am.” Or when kids lost they graciously accepted defeat and proudly shook their opponents hand. Imagine a day when students and faculty combined for a perfect combination of extended family and quality education. These are days that existed decades ago and can no longer be found in today’s fast-paced, high-stakes society that produces undereducated, desensitized youth, right? Wrong. There is a place where school is still community, where morals and manners are still prized virtues and where champions are made both on and off the field. That place is Evangel and this is their story. In the beginning ... When Evangel
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