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Telling the story of Cascade Christian Schools where we’re dedicated to developing discerning leaders...
2009-2010 Don Johnson Superintendent of Schools Tim Kleefeld, CPA Director of Business and Finance
Inside Connections...
Gail Mehrer Director of Early Education Shawn Manley Director of Development Naomi Warren Director of Marketing and Admissions
Early Childhood Center parents give glowing reports page 7
Glenna Frederick, Ed.D Director of Curricular and Professional Development Paige Wescott International Program Director High School Frank Washburn, Principal Junior High School Terry Broberg, Principal Frederickson Elementary Mary Severeid, Principal
Working Together: Elementary students and staff coordinate with host churches for maximum impact pages 9-10
Puyallup Elementary Joyce Blum, Principal Tacoma Elementary Bonita Cheshier, Principal Frederickson ECC Jennifer Mahlum, Director Puyallup ECC Ruth Williams, Director Tacoma ECC Karen Curtiss, Director
Alumni Updates: CCHS Alums return to speak at in-service page 16
On the Cover: Mason Thomas and Cade Martin,Tacoma Early Childhood Center students and friends, share a moment in front of the camera Cascade Christian Schools Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students Cascade Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Chronicle11-2009.indd 2
The Chronicle is a publication of Cascade Christian Schools, an interdenominational school district in Pierce County, Washington. For more information about Cascade Christian Schools, go to www.cascadechristian.org, or call the District Office at 253-841-1776. For Development/Business Partner information ask for Shawn Manley; for Admissions/Marketing information ask for Naomi Warren; ask for Susan Pierce if you have story ideas for the Chronicle.
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Superintendent’s Message:
Our Core Purpose: Transforming cultures through teaching and training people in their purpose before God.
IMPACT Leadership: Leading from the Inside Out Our main emphasis this year is training for, and implementing, Cascade Christian Schools’ Leadership Model – IMPACT Leadership. You will be able to experience IMPACT Leadership
Our Mission:
To glorify God by providing quality, Christ-centered education dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world.
through the stories of how our students, employees, parents, and administrators are leading for a positive influence in their school, their church, their work, and their community. Our administrators and teachers have been trained, or are being trained, in our IMPACT Leadership Model. Our ultimate goal in this training is for our administrators and teachers to become IMPACT Leadership coaches. Coaches ask questions that help others to know their purpose before God and how best to live out their purpose every day, in every way. If you listen carefully when you are around school, you will hear our administrators and teachers ask each other, “What is your Maximum IMPACT?” When you hear this question, realize that we are
Where we are: www.cascadechristian.org
District Office 815 21st Street SE Puyallup,WA 98372 253-841-1776 ••• Junior High and High School 811 21st Street SE Puyallup,WA 98372 253-445-9706 ••• Puyallup Elementary 601 9th Avenue SE Puyallup,WA 98372 253-841-2091 ••• Puyallup Early Childhood Center 1818 S Meridian Puyallup,WA 98371 253-848-7165 ••• Frederickson Elementary and ECC 3425 176th Street E Tacoma,WA 98445 253-537-9339 Elementary 253-537-5195 ECC ••• Tacoma Elementary and ECC 1819 E 72nd Street Tacoma,WA 98404 253-473-0590
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really asking the questions, “Are you aligned with God and His purposes?” and “Are you living your life by design or by default?” Dream with me a little bit. Imagine how our core purpose, “Transforming cultures through teaching and training people in their purpose before God” is being realized by generations of our students. WOW! Our IMPACT Leadership Model in action! This is the passion that gets me up in the morning, and it is my hope and desire that it is, or will soon become, yours as part of our CCS family.
Don Johnson,
Superintendent of Schools
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Board Corner
Board Corner
Below: Board member Tom Walrath speaks at August in-service day, sharing with faculty and staff his heart for Cascade Christian Schools, and the positive impact CCS has had on his family. Tom and his wife Teri have three children that have attended CCS since elementary school.
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Tuition Assistance: What is the Return On Investment? Jonathan Bartels, Board Chair When weighing a decision to make a financial investment, an investor will ask, “What is the expected return on investment (ROI)?” Each year at Cascade Christian Schools we all have the opportunity to invest in a different way, by giving to our annual Cascade Fund. The Cascade Fund helps provide tuition assistance to families of students, and also goes toward campus needs that are not covered by tuition. Each year there are several opportunities to give to the Cascade Fund (planned monthly and annual giving, phone-a-thon, auction, etc.). What you may not know is that the majority of funds raised goes toward tuition assistance. This is essential to helping many of our students stay at CCS, and also in attracting new students, who, without some financial assistance, may not otherwise be able to come to CCS. Here are some facts: • More than twice the amount of families applied for tuition assistance for 2009-2010, compared to the 2002-2003 school year. • The number of students that qualify for tuition assistance has grown from 11.2% in 2006-2007 to 18.7% in 2009-2010. • For the 2009-2010 school year, more that 250 students are receiving tuition assistance. If you have contributed to the “Cascade Fund,” thank you very much! You are investing in the lives of our students. Cascade Christian Schools offers a well-rounded Christian education that not only focuses on academic excellence but also on the spiritual and personal development of each individual student. By giving you are making a difference. When we try to measure the impact of investing in a quality Christ-centered education, we have to conclude that it is “Eternally Immeasurable.” Now that is a great ROI!C
“Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3
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e Around the District
Employee Recognition: Employees receive awards for their commitment to CCS Each August prior to the start of the school year, employees from across the district gather to reunite, meet new co-workers and prepare for the new school year. A yearly tradition is to recognize those who are committed to serving at Cascade Christian Schools for five, ten and fifteen years. Below are those who were recognized this school year:
15-year Employees Recognition Zoe Berger, Frederickson Elementary Teacher Debi Francis, Puyallup Early Childhood Center Breaker Kathy Tumale, Frederickson Elementary Teacher Naomi Warren, District Office – Director of Admissions and Marketing
10-year Employee Recognition Sue Beard, Frederickson Elementary Teacher Sherry Kelso, Puyallup Early Childhood Center Tim Kleefeld, District Office – Director of Business and
Naomi Warren
Finance
Terri Matz, District Office – Administrative Assistant Dana Pearson, Puyallup Elementary Teacher Debbie Peña, Puyallup Early Childhood Center Teacher Paige Wescott, High School Teacher; International Program Director
5-year Employee Recognition Sandra Austin, Puyallup Early Childhood Center Breaker Debi Francis (holding baby Julian, PECC) Mike Breton Van Groll, JH/HS Facilities Coordinator Becki Breton Van Groll, District Office – Gift Processor
Lucy Cole, High School Teacher Mike Farnsworth, High School Teacher Annette Harris, Tacoma Early Childhood Center Teacher Assistant
Kelly Kidd, Puyallup Elementary Teacher Jennifer Lowery, JH/HS Lunch Staff Debbie Martinez, Tacoma Early Childhood Center Lead Teacher
Kathy Tumale and Zoe Berger
Charleen Spalinger, Tacoma Early Childhood Center Breaker Wendy Schierman, Puyallup Early Childhood Center Teacher Assistant Deborah Selene, Puyallup Elementary Teacher Terry Smallwood, JH/HS Lunch Staff Sherri Tucker, Frederickson Elementary Lunch Staff
What are new families saying about CCS? From a recent new parent survey “I feel strongly that Cascade Christian Schools’ staff and employees really believe in the purpose, values and mission. It seems that everyone takes their role in our children’s learning and becoming good citizens in society seriously and they have demonstrated this on an everyday basis. When we are greeted by name it really makes us feel a part of the school family. I absolutely love that biblical views are a part of my children’s learning everyday. Enrollment was straight forward and easy. I hope that online enrollment for continuing students is also an option. The communication has been great and available on paper, online, and verbally.” ~ Lance and Tabatha Farrington, parents of two Frederickson Elementary students “Teachers are there for the students, we really believe this. This is not always the case for a “Christian” school. We have nothing but positive things to say about Cascade [Christian] Junior High. I have never been so “wowed” over a school before…honestly.” ~Parent of a CCJH 7th grader “The school and staff appear to have a desire to meet the students’ whole needs; emotional, spiritual, along with academic. The staff has a desire to be readily available to assist the student after school. The administration appears to be on board with families in coming alongside parents in training up the children… We love to see a smile on our child’s face after school because he is at a place that loves him. We realize the Lord has provided this wonderful place for him to thrive and nurture his whole being. He enjoys school, not because it’s any easier for him, but because he knows the staff and administrators care about him.” ~Parent of a CCJH 8th grader
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Development Department
Preparing to Advance: A Brief Explanation of “Quiet Phase”
Watch for more information on the Capital Campaign in the upcoming editions of The Cascade Chronicle.
By Scott Rodin Not too long ago, I learned about the vision God has laid upon the hearts of the leadership and members of the Cascade Christian Schools community. That vision led to preparations for a capital campaign to help Cascade Christian Schools achieve their goals. Capital campaigns are unique and somewhat strange undertakings. They have a goal, run for a pre-determined period of time, and fund a clearly defined project. They also have “architecture.” That is, they follow a certain series of structured steps that build upon one another. The primary steps are: 1) planning, 2) quiet phase, and 3) public phase. Planning is relatively straightforward, and the public phase is where everyone is invited to give and bring the campaign to closure, but what is the “Quiet Phase?” By definition, the “Quiet Phase” is that process whereby a school asks for pledges from its supporters who have the greatest capacity to give. During this process, there are three things that are not yet fully determined: 1) the final campaign goal, 2) the final cost of the project, and 3) the timeline for its construction and completion. That’s what makes this phase quiet. The sole purpose for this discretion is stewardship. The “Quiet Phase” allows a school to determine how significantly its highest-capacity supporters will be able and willing to fund the project. Once that is known, the Board can make a well-informed decision as to the final goal, project size, and building schedule. Seeking to be wise and trustworthy stewards, the “Quiet Phase” is a tool that will help the school move forward when there is a strong indication that the school community is ready, able, and willing to bring the project to completion. Often God moves in mighty ways during the “Quiet Phase,” and the final project is even larger than the leadership envisioned. May God bless Cascade Christian Schools with such a response!C
celebrating
Phone-a-thon ten years of impact continues to be a successful event for impacting families In five nights of calling, the dedicated Phone-a-thon staff and volunteers were able to raise over $58,000 in order to benefit tuition assistance. Veteran callers Ronda Gregory (CCHS employee and parent) and Aaron Hunter (son of CCS parent Kim Hunter) were the top fundraisers. CCS employees believe in and volunteer for the phone-a-thon. For example, Ronda Gregory has dedicated herself to this event over the last decade. Ronda has never missed a single night of calling in the ten years of the phone-a-thon. Director of Development Shawn Manley appreciates the work that all the staff and volunteers have put in to make the event successful. “We can’t begin to express how thankful we are for all those who are a part of this important event,” he expressed in the days following the 2009 Phone-a-thon.C
Above: Volunteers Denise Bright, Lisa Huber, and Frederickson Elementary student,Tiana Hill, make calls to benefit CCS students.
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Mark Your Calendar! Carnival & Basket Auction Friday, March 12, 2010 @ Cascade Christian JH/HS
Dinner Auction
Friday, March 19, 2010 @ Bethany Baptist Church
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Professional Development
Teaching and Training: CCS faculty join together for purpose, planning, and productivity at in-service
Before school let out in June, Superintendent Don Johnson, Dr. Glenna Frederick, Director of Curricular and Professional Development, and the K-12 Division Leaders knew they wanted something different for 2009-2010 school year preparations. Traditional August in-service days, where staff from across the district joined at the Junior High/High School campus prior to the start of school, had worked well for several years, but for the most part teachers just wanted to get in to their classroom and get ready for their students. There were two initial changes decided upon. One, traditional in-service days prior to school would change. A new kick-off breakfast was planned, with speakers including board member and CCS parent Tom Walrath, and alumni Brandon Bowie and Darcy (Blair) DeFrees. Following breakfast, faculty returned to their campus to prepare for their students. Second, the training portion of in-service was moved to October - after teachers had become familiar with their students, and their students’ specific needs. During this time, faculty met together as a large group, then broke up into teams over two different sessions (a grade level session and a subject matter/department session) for personal reflection, collaborative sharing, planning and goal setting. In addition, there was training on new curriculum use. “The expected outcome for the day was that each teacher would leave with specific strategies for impacting individual and collective student learning within a grade level and/ or subject area,” said Dr. Frederick. “Based on the teacher and administrator in-service evaluations, I believe it was successful.” The new format was received well by faculty. One high school teacher commented, “This day was a huge contribution to the reason I I am here teaching for CCS.” Junior high teacher Anne Kelley stated, “I think our 8th grade team meeting was helpful to determine how we can better meet the unique learning needs of our students.” “Sharing ideas with our grade level partners is so beneficial. I gain new ideas and am encouraged when I get together with them,” said Frederickson Elementary teacher Sharon Hecker.C Right: Dr. Glenna Frederick stops to discuss student scores with a team of high school faculty members.
Top three photos and above left: Teams gather in the PAC for subject and grade-level team discussions. Above: The Creative Arts team meets in the district office conference room for strategic planning.
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CCS Early Childhood Centers: Families show appreciation for the staff and environment that impact their children in child care and preschool “We have been so impressed with our daughter’s teachers and the way the school is run. Everyone there is such a blessing to us.” ~Puyallup ECC, PS3s (Cody and Nicole Hudson) “The teacher and assistant have been very patient with my daughter...I appreciate the teacher taking time to answer questions and recap any issues of the day after class, and keeping a positive attitude.” ~Frederickson ECC, PS3s (Anonymous) “I appreciate the professional and exceptionally trained teachers and staff dedicated to providing a quality Christian education. CCS is very organized when it comes to communicating with parents and clear about the school’s expectations and purpose. I know what is happening in my child’s class even though I am not there because the teacher has been so good at communicating with parents and keeping us informed with what the children are learning and experiencing in class. I believe that we are truly getting our money’s worth.” ~Frederickson ECC, PS3s (David & Karen Curtis)
“My child’s teachers far outshine my expectations. They are patient, understanding, clear, warm, and doing a great job at that hard process of socializing children into the school experience. I’ve been pleased to see the director make herself visible weekly and feel she is available if I ever needed her. Excellent!” ~Puyallup ECC, PS4s (Anonymous) “I was very impressed when bringing my child for the first time to her school for enrollment and how scared she was, and having someone there at the front door to greet us. Then to take her to her class and befriend her, and within minutes our daughter was sooo excited to go to school. [It is] a turn of 180 degrees.” ~Tacoma ECC, PS4s (Kent Rivers)
“I love the Christian atmosphere at Cascade Christian Schools. The teachers really care about our child, and I feel safe leaving my child at the school each day knowing her needs will be met.” ~Tacoma ECC, PS3s (Richard & Patti Jorgensen) “Everyone is very friendly. The staff is very helpful and accommodating.” ~Frederickson ECC, PS3s (Anonymous) “In short, we like the clarity and focus of purpose at CCS.” ~Puyallup ECC, CC4s (David Sturdevant)
“We really like that there were multiple events prior to the start of school that help the parent and the student to adjust to being in preschool. (BBQ, Parent Orientation, and Meet the teacher Day.)” ~Puyallup ECC, PS3s (Tony & Angie Ruiz) “Everyone in the office seemed to know the students when we came for a tour a couple days after the school year started. We were really impressed with the care and values expressed towards the students.” ~Tacoma ECC, PS3s (Brian & Elizabeth Lahti) “Your staff is very well informed and made it very easy to get my daughter enrolled. Help was always available if necessary for any questions along the way.” ~Puyallup ECC, PS4s (Andrew & Stephanie Kelso)
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International Program
Impacting the World: CCS International Program focuses on developing relationships with leaders, students, and their families around the world For more than ten years, Cascade Christian Schools has been developing relationships around the world, in part by hosting international students. Recognizing the growing need for quality Christian education for international students, Cascade Christian Schools formally instituted the International Student Program in 2006. Students who are looking to attend school in the United States come through a variety of channels. Some contact CCS directly after seeing an advertisement or finding the web site on the internet. Others have a representative that assists them in finding a quality school in the United States. Most students stay at CCS an average of two to three years (unless they are here through a one-year school program). “But that is beginning to change,” says International Program Director Paige Wescott. “Many students are finding what they need here: the support, the reputation, the growth that they need to achieve the goals they have for themselves; academically, socially, athletically and spiritually.” There are nine seniors currently readying themselves for graduation with the class of 2010. Senior Se Jung Pyo is in her 4th year at CCS, and is a member of this year’s ASB team. Mrs. Wescott says that Se Jung “is an amazing blessing to our campus. She holds the respect of our faculty, our students and our administration. By running each year for ASB, Se Jung continues to embody the fullyintegrated international student — serving and loving Christ through serving and loving His people. I thank God for Se Jung and the huge and positive affect she has had (and continues to have) on our school’s culture.” An important component to the program is Cascade Christian Schools’ ability to provide quality host families for incoming students. Host families must submit an application, then once accepted, attend required training sessions before hosting a student. International students face “tremendous changes and challenges” each school year, Wescott explains. She declares, “We have the best host families! Our host families love supporting Cascade Christian Schools’ students from around the world, and they are a huge part of the success our international students are experiencing in the classroom and in colleges and universities around our nation.” The International Program has also added Mrs. Darlene Kasper as Host Family Coordinator, and Mrs. Yuni Cobb as International Program Liaison, strengthening the support the students’ natural parents, host parents, and the students themselves receive throughout the year. In addition, Mr. Wes Swarthout and Mrs. Marthie Ramos continue to equip the international students at all grade levels with English Language Learner (ELL) instruction throughout the district. Domestic CCS students are also enjoying and benefitting from interaction with their international classmates. Tacoma Elementary fourth graders Rian Reed and Hudson Renn appreciated their class time assisting Korean classmates with their vocabulary test. They wrote, “It feels good to help new people. We like doing this because it makes them feel welcome here at CCS. It makes us feel good and feel like we get to serve other people. We are happy that they get to come here... Just because they don’t speak English as well, they are still the same as everyone else.” In 1996, Cascade Christian Schools was approached by Whole Person Christian Academy in
Quick Facts: • There are currently 73 international students attending Cascade Christian Schools in grades 4 through 12. • The countries represented in the International Program have included Australia, Austria, France, New Zealand, Russia,Taiwan, South Korea, Germany, Ukraine,Vietnam, and Japan. • Sixty-eight Cascade Christian Schools’ families are currently hosting international students.
continued on page 14 Top: Pastor Cho, Superintendent Don Johnson, Dr. Glenna Frederick, Mrs.Yuni Cobb meet to discuss the ongoing the relationship between CCS and WPCA. • Center: As part of the ASB team, Senior Se Jung Pyo works the ticket table at the beginning of school BBQ. • Bottom: CCS Puyallup Elementary student Byeong Woo (Jason) Kang, from WPCA in Korea, leads his group at the weekly family chapel time.
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Working together: “Hot Air Balloon” was officially released on Monday, October 26, at Puyallup Elementary’s Grandparent’s Day. The release was celebrated at Puyallup Foursquare with the live performance of “Cover Me,” one of the featured songs on “Hot Air Balloon.” Below: Pastor Marc Wymore leads the Cascade Christian Puyallup Elementary students during the Grandparent’s Day assembly, and (bottom) through the process of recording vocals for “Hot Air Balloon.”
To purchase your copy of Hot Air Balloon, go online to www.marcwymore.com
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Elementary campuses, parent students’ experience
Cascade Christian elementary students recently
had the opportunity to be part of recording a kids’ worship CD with Puyallup Foursquare Worship Pastor Marc Wymore. The Chronicle asked Marc about the project and how it came together.
CC: What made you decide to record this CD? MW: I am the product of a life that was immensely impacted by music and God’s presence. It has been my life calling to embrace these two together and tell all that they were created to be worshippers. CC: When did you start the project? MW: Shortly after my daughter was born (June 3, 2009), I was inspired by the Lord to make sure that she would have powerful, life-changing, and relevant music. We began tracking in the middle of July and planning for the release in the fall. CC: Who is your target market for this CD? MW: We know that kids are getting younger faster and staying younger longer. We wanted a sound that would get a high schooler’s attention, and lyrics that would be appropriate for those in elementary. College students that have listened to it all said they would bump it in their cars! CC: What are your goals for this CD? MW: Our heart for this album is that children, young and old, will become passionate worshippers of the God of the universe. We want to train kids in basic spiritual disciplines that will impact the rest of their lives (worship, prayer, evangelism, Bible reading, and much more). CC: What is involved in completing this type of project? MW: The moment I felt called to do this album I knew how dependant we would be for God to pull this off. We put a great team together. As a team, we covered all the bases including producer/engineer Matt Kees, who is truly an amazing servant. His partnership has been a source of encouragement. Then we had programmers (Brad Castaneda, Bobby Walker), graphics (Alex Penny, Kyle Johnson), vocals (Cascade Elementary, Nick Gendreau, Kim Fader), Street Teams (Bethany Wymore, Tawnee Tatro, Tracie Van Arnam, Teresa Caron, Anita Bratvold), Photographers (Chris Tatro), and lots of prayer. CC: How did you decide to work with Cascade Christian Schools Puyallup Elementary? MW: In a conversation with Principal Joyce Blum we thought this would be a great opportunity for the students to be a part. Their help has made this project possible. Later on, we worked with Michael Gray at the Frederickson campus to add more CCS kids into the mix.C
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Elementary Campuses
puses, parents and host churches work together on a variety of projects to benefit ence
At Frederickson Elementary, music teacher Michael Gray, faculty members Sally McCarty and Lisa Remington, and Sound Life Pastor Brian Jenkins, father of Sophia (2nd grade) and Maxwell (kindergarten), have joined forces to create a fun, creative, educational, and interactive way to present announcements at All School Opening.
Each Monday the two-person News Anchor Team, comprised of sixth graders who volunteer for the team on a rotational basis, can be viewed in the sanctuary on stage, and “larger than life” on the big screen. This weekly process takes a team effort. Teacher Lisa Remington writes the script and sends it off to Michael Gray, who proofs the script, and adds sound clips throughout the newscast. “The students really enjoy the sound clips he chooses, and it lightens the (Monday morning) mood, and gets the students laughing,” Remington says. Pastor Jenkins has coordinated with the team to enable the Frederickson Elementary campus to utilize more of the available technology in the sanctuary. Students receive training in the use of the system, and are part of the “tech team,” supervised by Mrs. Tumale. The script for the week includes the Impact theme and scripture focus for the week, birthday announcements, campus and district-wide events, news reports researched by the sixth grade news anchors, and “feature presentations” by other classes. Occasionally live interviews with the “audience” are also included as part of the “broadcast.” Frederickson Elementary news anchor Tori Ramos said, “Being a part of the news anchor team is fun! I like being able to go out and interview people, find out what they are doing in class or on campus, and deliver the news to them live, with humor.” “Co-anchor” Hazen Luke says, “What I enjoy most about being part of the news anchor team is that I have the opportunity to go up on stage and deliver the news to everyone.”C
Above: Abigail Mulvahill and Devin Platt share the news with the student body at All-School Opening.
At the Tacoma Elementary campus,
Champions Centre Children’s Pastor, Larry Ward, volunteers his time to Mrs. Lindgren and her third grade students. With a degree in elementary education, Pastor Ward is familiar with the curriculum used in Mrs. Lindgren’s classroom. As the father of Monique, an eighth grader at Cascade Christian Junior High, and Tyler, a third grader in Mrs. Lindgren’s class, he is familiar with some of the students. The additional proximity from his workplace - Pastor Ward is a children’s pastor at Champions’ Centre - made his choice to serve time in the classroom as a “Parent for Cascade” a win-win situation. “My son absolutely loves the fact that I volunteer in his classroom. I enjoy watching him learn,” says Ward. Over the last couple of months, while spending time in Mrs. Lindgren’s classroom, Pastor Larry has assisted students with their reading, fun group activities, and teamwork exercises. He even taught the class a “class creed,” which they recite every morning, reminding themselves and each other of what is important in their classroom. Mrs. Lindgren said, “He shared it (the creed) with the class, and the class wanted to learn it, too. He challenged them to have it learned in a week and they all did!”C Mrs. Lindgren’s Class Creed: Today I am with my class family. There is a culture here that you can clearly see. We are truthful, trustworthy, and listen actively, giving no put downs. You can count on me to do my personal best today to make it a great day. The choice is mine.
Above: Pastor Ward observes as third grader Makayla Sharpe reads aloud during class.
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Junior High
Junior High LIP: Bringing students and faculty together Leadership Impact Period (LIP) is designed to help each individual student grow in their God-given potential. Now in its second year, (LIP) occurs every day during first period. The students have a time of devotions, then follow-up activities that are designed to help develop our school’s Spiritual Theme in each student’s life. It is an opportunity to share school expectations, and is giving teachers a platform for building a unified, Christ-honoring culture. Junior High Principal Terry Broberg says, “I see LIP as a special opportunity for the faculty to develop a mentoring relationship with the students that fosters communication, personal growth, and godly living.” Ian Scott, CCJH faculty member says that he values LIP because it is a “time to train kids in the expectations of CCS and communicate to them the spiritual themes and how they impact our lives.” He adds, “I like the different setting [that LIP provides] in order to interact with the students, play games, and have fun with a spiritual intent.”
Above: Eighth graders Hee Chang Moon and Olivia Tuttle follow along as a classmate reads during the morning devotion. Below, left: Seventh grader Monica Knapp shares with her LIP class. Bottom Right: Mrs. Banks’ LIP class discusses the daily reading. Right: Seventh grader (at right) Anthony Galindo tries to remember his classmate’s new electives in a morning “who’s listening” challenge.
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Molly Banks is in her first year at Cascade Christian Junior High, and says, “I value the opportunity I have in LIP to get to know my students. LIP provides the chance to interact with the students and learn about what’s going on in their lives.” Students are enjoying starting their morning with Leadership Impact Period as well. Seventh grade student Samantha Simpson starts her day in Mrs. Banks’ LIP class. Samantha says, “I like Leadership Impact Period because to me it is a great way to open up the day. We learn about God while having fun with activities. I am looking forward to learning more about God in LIP!” A student in Mr. Scott’s class says, “I like how we discuss after chapel, and the activities bring our classmates together.” Banks likes the growth and interaction between the students as well. She says, “The kids who would never say anything in a class discussion at the start of the year are now opening up and volunteering comments and answers to questions. The team building activities have helped create an atmosphere where the students feel comfortable to share what’s on their minds.”C
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Junior High and High School Athletics
Athletics: Making an Impact through hard work, commitment, and relationships High School and Junior High Cross Country - The 2009 Cross Country team was the largest in CCS history, with 27 runners from start to finish. Coach Emily Corley (CCHS Class of 2004) led the team through a season of improvement, with a focus on “reflecting Christ” in all that they did, and finishing strong, with a majority of the runners achieving personal bests at the last meet. High School Football - The Cougar Football team is continuing its winning ways in the
2009 season, going 10-0 in season play, and extending its participation in post-season play to nine consecutive seasons. In addition to making an impact on the field, the high school football coaches and players took time on Homecoming Saturday to host the Junior High football team during pre-game preparations, including walk-through, meal, and chapel time, where Coach Randy Davis spoke to the teams about what it means to be a Cougar football player, and a man of God.
Junior High Football - Under the new coaching staff consisting of Head Coach Devin Carle, and assistant coaches Garren Clark and Jeff Wissing, the JH Cougar football team posted a 5-1 record, and won the Junior High Nisqually League championship.
High School Girls’ Soccer - The Girls’ Soccer team improved their record to 4-11 this
year under new head coach Lisa Peterson. In addition to the performance goals that the team accomplished, they wanted to positively impact the league for Christ. The success of this effort was rewarded when the team received the Nisqually League Sportsmanship award at the end of the season.
Pictured, clockwise from top: Senior Blaykne Pederson sends the ball downfield to teammates; tennis teammates take a moment to enjoy their victory; junior High football team meets for halftime adjustments at Charles Wright; Junior High cheer staff entertains at halftime; eighth grader Garret Tapia takes a penalty kick during a home game.
Junior High Boys’ Soccer - Coach Roy Hinderer, CCJH Life Science teacher, and CCS parent, Coach Tim Dahlquist, coached the JH boys’ soccer team to a 4-3-2 record. Focusing on “putting Christ first...while maintaining a high level of competitiveness” brought the team together, and they outscored their opponents 17-15 over the course of the season. High School Tennis - All three varsity
tennis players will be moving on to District play in the spring, following an undefeated season and first place league finish by Junior Nathan Anderson, and a third place league finish by doubles team Junior Ty King and Senior Brus Layson.
High School Volleyball - Under the leadership of new coach Shauna Sheppard, the Cougar volleyball team finished league play with a 13-2 record, and advanced to post-season play. Junior High Volleyball - The JH Volleyball team took second in league with a 9-1 record this season, under coach Kelsey McCandless.C
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High Alumni School Point of View
ASB Officers have Maximum Impact: ASB retreat helps team bring focus and set goals for upcoming school year
The 2009-2010 ASB team: Back row (L to R): ASB Advisor Samantha Shackett, Kelsey Carder, Kristin Gelman, Abby Norwood (Treasurer), Se Jung Pyo, Madi Velling (Executive Secretary), Courtney Hollandsworth Front Row (L to R): Spencer Ramos, Joel Russo (President), Brus Layson, John Tveter Right: Courtney Hollandsworth presents the Homecoming royalty during the spirit week coronation assembly. Below: Former Homecoming King Devin Ossman crowns 2009 King Spencer Ramos.
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At the annual ASB retreat at Camp Berachah in June, the ASB team determined to come together with a goal, or “Maximum Impact,” that would bring a higher level of unity to the CCHS student body in the 2009-2010 school year. The theme the team decided on was “Fusion.” ASB team advisor Samantha Shackett says, “The main purpose of the ASB at CCS is to create an atmosphere of unity and belonging for every student at CCS.” This is done through event planning, chapels, creating excitement through school spirit, and spiritually leading in different social circles. Some of these events include the kick-off BBQ on the first day of school, the Homecoming banquet, spirit week, the powder puff football game, and Homecoming coronation. Administrative Assistant Brenda Gates works with the ASB team members on a regular basis, providing office support for the many tasks that need to be accomplished. She says, “We have a tremendous group of students on this year’s team. They all have a huge heart for God. They lead for positive influence in what they do, and they work well together and are very professional when dealing with the community. I am blessed to be able to work with these kids. They are mature, loving kids that love their school and each other.” Shackett agrees, and adds, “When I first saw the collective group of our ASB executive team, the first word that popped into my head was relatable. We are diverse in the groups and social circles represented in ASB. I knew automatically this would help us to connect with more kids. In a sense, their differences bring them together. I have seen unity in many areas.” Shackett feels that the Maximum Impact has affected the ASB by giving them a route to reach their goal. It is easy to establish goals; the difficult part is figuring out how to get there. Executive Secretary Madi Velling concurs. “I feel that the process of developing our Maximum Impact was extremely helpful for us to know what our main goal would be and how we would go about achieving it.” Shackett adds, “This is what the MI does. It has given our ASB the modes by which they are going to arrive at the goals they have set for our school. We have a road map that helps us reach our goals more efficiently and precisely.” ASB President Joel Russo says that being part of ASB and the Maximum Impact process has affected the way he views school events. “It has definitely changed the way I approached the year. Before, school events never really excited me, but now I look forward to seeing how the hard work and planning will work out.”C
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Alumni and more...
Alum receives award for act of heroism: Michael Lakin performs Heimlich on fellow student Alan Ferrie during lunch As reported by Clare Jensen, in the Tacoma Weekly and the Milton-Edgewood Signal Toward the end of last school year, senior Michael Lakin was enjoying lunch with his friends, just like any other day at Cascade Christian High School. Lakin, who earned his Eagle Scout rank after six years in Edgewood’s Boy Scout Troop 525, took a break from his meal to notice a fellow senior, Alan Ferrie, choking at a nearby table. His instinct kicked in as he quickly assessed the situation, and rushed toward Ferrie, who was turning what Lakin recalls as a “purplish black,” to perform the Heimlich maneuver. He CCJH Principal Terry Broberg and Michael Lakin at hit Ferrie five or six times before dislodging an the award ceremony where Michael received his item that was blocking his airway. Medal of Merit. “Then the adrenaline wore off and I realized how heavy he was,” Lakin said. Ferrie outweighed 18-year-old Lakin by about 40 pounds. Lakin had to lift Ferrie out of his wheelchair and hold him upright in order to stop him from choking. Ferrie, also a senior at the time, suffers from cerebral palsy, and therefore could not even signal to his caregiver that he was choking. When Lakin noticed, he did not think twice about lifting the quadriplegic Ferrie out of his chair to help, even though he was not completely certain he would even remember how to perform the maneuver. “It was just instinct, I kind of just did it,” he said. “My first thought was ‘Okay, how do I do this,’ and I just got up and remembered all of a sudden.” Ferrie stopped choking. Lakin finished his lunch with his friends, and then returned to class. His scout leader Daryl Roa said what Lakin did exemplifies what he expects from the elite group of Eagle Scouts. “Instead of calling for a supervisor or his school principal, he took action,” Roa said. The humble Lakin was forced to receive some applause for his heroism when his troop awarded him with a Medal of Merit. Last month Lakin’s story was formally inducted onto the record of the Congressional Library. On Sept. 25 Congressman David G. Reichert told the account to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. “Michael takes it all in stride,” Roa said. “He says anyone would have done this – but the truth is, not everyone would have.” Lakin is now a student at Pierce College working towards his degree in mechanical and computer engineering.C
Impacting the World: continued from page 8 Seoul, South Korea to take an entire class of elementary students for their 6th grade year. There were 24 students the first year, and this year there are 19 WPCA students attending CCS campuses for their oneyear “American experience,” before returning home to Korea. Dr. Glenna Frederick, who oversees the International Program says, “This partnership with WPCA, the first Christian school in Korea to send an entire class of sixth graders to the United States for a year, has allowed our parents and students to learn a completely different culture, and experience the uniqueness that God gives to all people.” Over the summer, several CCS teachers and staff members visited WPCA in South Korea to experience the students in their own country. In addition, CCS Alum Josh Johnson has been on the WPCA staff since December of 2008, teaching second and third grade conversational English and English Grammar, Writing, Extensive Reading and basketball to seventh and eighth grade students. “Cascade Christian Schools is establishing a culture that embraces and edifies people from all nations,” explains Wescott. “I know God is blessing our efforts, as we work together. People are calling us to inquire about our school culture that teaches and trains ALL STUDENTS (domestic and international) in their purpose before God.”C
Honoring our Veterans... CCS Puyallup Elementary students donned their scout uniforms to present the flag in honor of veterans at their Veteran’s Day Assembly.
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Daffodil Princess Selection Below: the 2009-2010 CCHS Daffodil Princess candidates (L to R): Courtney Hollandsworth (escort Spencer Ramos), Blaykne Pederson (escort John Frood), Kristin Gelman (escort Joel Russo), and Mandy Barton (escort Jonnie Washburn)
Becoming a Daffodil Princess: Selection process takes time, preparation, and dedication
The preparation for Daffodil Princess Selection began in May, when eligible junior girls met to hear the requirements and the benefits of vying for the privilege of representing Cascade Christian High School during the annual Daffodil Festival activities. There were four candidates who chose to participate in this year’s selection process, which includes weekly meetings and practices, attending other schools’ selections, preparing and giving a one-minute speech in a variety of situations, and taking part in the Judges’ Tea (part of the selection process), before reaching the CCHS Daffodil Princess Selection night on November 16. Participants are scored on several criteria, including appearance, conduct/behavior, speaking ability, personality, attitude, and cooperation. The winner of the CCHS Daffodil Princess selection will join the other area princesses in preparation for the Queen’s Coronation on March 12. All princesses receive a scholarship of between $1,000 and $10,000. At CCHS, the mission and purpose of the Daffodil program is, “Empowering you to make a positive impact on others through self discovery.” Mrs. Sue Johnson, wife of Superintendent Don Johnson, has been an integral part of preparing the princess candidates for the last two years. She explained, “This is done through discovery of the candidate’s own unique charisma through her God-given gifts and strength of character, by understanding the concepts of self dignity and demonstrating dignity to others, and then encompassing her charisma and dignity with grace of movement and graciousness of spirit. The candidates learn that the importance of the con“duct” of your manner is just as important as the con“tent” of your words.” She added that being a daffodil princess candidate is “all about relationship - relationship between each other, relationship to their audience on selection night, relationship to the judges, and relationship to all the little girls out there that aspire to be a “princess.” Most importantly, we have fun and we support each other!” Mandy Barton chose to be a candidate because she, “knew it would be an amazing opportunity to discover how to be my own best self, and use who I am to impact others. I have learned techniques on how to bring out the best character traits in myself and how to be a dignified lady of God!”C
Requirements for Becoming a Daffodil Princess:
Above: The Princess candidates were given the opportunity to introduce themselves to the community at a City Council meeting on October 20. Here, candidate Kristin Gelman takes here turn at the podium with Puyallup Mayor Don Malloy.
The Daffodil Festival has several requirements, including being a senior in high school and having a 3.2 minimum grade point average. The festival also requires all Festival Royalty to be willing to serve during the entire festival year, participating in all Daffodil Festival activities. In addition, and in alignment with Cascade Christian Schools’ Guiding Principles, a CCHS Candidate for Princess also needs to commit to being involved in the study of God’s Word, following biblical principles for wholesome speech, conduct, and sexual purity, and worshipping with the student body in Chapel. They must worship regularly with parents in a local Biblebelieving church, behave and work responsibly in the classroom, on the school campus, and at school-sponsored activities, abiding by the standards set by the school. Candidates are also committed to knowing and demonstrating the 3 R’s as taught by teachers and administration, and having a courteous, respectful, obedient and cooperative attitude towards administration, teachers, staff, volunteers, and all students in the school, and adhering to the CCHS dress code.
Queen’s Coronation: March 12, 2010 • Daffodil Parade: April 10, 2010
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Alumni Update: Where are they now? Class of 1994
Class of 2000
Brandon Bowie (photo, right) was valedictorian of the first graduating class of Cascade Christian Schools. He and his wife Kristin now have two children attending the Tacoma Elementary campus: Ethan (5th grade), and Josiah (2nd grade). Brandon took time to share with CCS faculty and staff at September’s in-service.
Michael Harris and his wife Emily welcomed their first child, Ingrid Sofia Harris, on September 9, 2009. They are living in San Diego, California, and Michael is currently on tour with LeAnn Rimes as a drum tech.
Class of 1997
Jonathan Morell married Rachel Marrion on March 19, 2005. He graduated from George Fox University in 2001, with a BA in Psychology. He has been working as an Area Coordinator at George Fox University for six years. He recently started a photography business, and Rachel owns and operates a screen printing business. In addition, Jonathan coordinates a wilderness leadership program called Walkabout that takes 70 college student leaders into the wilderness for one week, during which they summit the third highest mountain in Oregon, spend the night alone in the wilderness, and hike over 40 miles over varied terrain. The group was recently featured on the George Fox U home page, and will be in the next edition of the GFU Journal. Class of 1998
Rachel (Scott) Anderson is married to Eric Anderson. They have four children: Samuel 7, Elijah 5, Luke 3 and Grace 1. They are both realtors and work from home, while homeschooling their two oldest children. (Sam is in 1st grade and Elijah is in kindergarten.) Rachel and Eric lead a small group at their church, Trinity Baptist Church, and are “super excited about what God’s doing in our lives!” Class of 1999
Brent Tayet graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2003 with his degree in Business Administration. He married Kristen Petersen, also an SPU grad, in June of 2004. They had their first child, Oliver Joshua Tayet, on September 17, 2009. Brent currently works for CB Richard Ellis, Inc. (CBRE) selling Investment Properties. He and Kristen are a part of SOMA Communities in Tacoma, and lead a Missional community group in their neighborhood.
Class of 2001
Katryn (Katie Tinglum) Fraser has been married to Dusty Fraser since August of 2005. Katie and Dustin met at and graduated from Life Pacific College in San Dimas, California. They have two children, Selah (3 years) and Sophia (3 months). Currently, they are church planting in Long Beach, and will be ready to launch in time for Easter of 2010. Philip Hickok is married to Becky Zedekar, and they have one daughter, Sophie Jean Hickok, born July 17, 2009. They are living in the United Kingdom, where Phil is currently starting a Ph.D. program in Scottish Literature at the University of Aberdeen. Ryan Moore is having his most successful year yet on the PGA. He tied for 10th in the 109th US Open on June 21st, shooting a 71 for his best Open finish. He followed that up with a fourth place finish at the Travelers’ Championship on June 28th, a first place finish in the Wyndham Championship in August, and, most recently, a third place finish at the HSBC Champions 2009 in Shanghai, China. Gracie (Morell) Safford was married on August 13, 2008, to Steve Safford. She graduated from George Fox University in 2005, where she majored in International Studies. Gracie and Steve live in Puyallup, where she and her family own and operate Rock Creek Gardens, an outdoor wedding and event venue.
Alumni Point of View: Alum Dana Harris expresses appreciate to God and her CCS family Dana Harris (class of 2001) graduated from WSU in 2005 with a BS in Psychology. She works at St. Joseph Hospital in the Mental Health Unit as a Mental Health Counselor. As the sister of CCS alum Brian Harris, she recently became a first-time aunt. Dana was featured in the Spring 2009 edition of the Cascade Chronicle after a life-threatening car accident. She recently sent this update for the CCS family: “So many people from the Cascade Christian family were such a huge part of my recovery process that I thought I should send an update. It has been 10 months since my accident and I am planning a wedding. I will actually be getting married January second, just over the one-year anniversary of my accident. The way it happened was all thanks to another Cascade alumni. When I had a get-together celebrating my return home continued on page 18
Classes of 2001 & 2002
Rob DeFrees and Darcy (Blair) DeFrees have been married for six years. Rob went to University of Puget Sound and Pierce College focusing on business, then began his Landscaping company, SABER Landscaping, Inc. He has been working and growing that
Darcy (Blair) DeFrees joined CCS faculty and staff at September’s in-service to share her experience at CCS, and how it has benefitted her life and walk with God.
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Alumni Updates
Alumni Update: Continued from page 16 business for the past 7 years. Darcy went to PLU, majored in English, and graduated May 2006. Darcy then spent 2 years working on a certification through the Relationship Development Intervention® Program for assisting families that have children with Autism. She now has her own business, ARC (Autism Resource Consulting) Horizons, Inc., making her services available to families seeking assistance. “Rob and I love our work, and are grateful for the wonderful foundation CCS laid for us. We look forward to continuing to help others receive the faith and tools we were given.”
Julia Breton Van Groll married Kyle Hertzog on August 28, 2009. Julia is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University, and can often be found substituting on a CCS campus. Class of 2004
Tiffany Curtiss married Carl Diebold in August 2007, and they currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a vocal artist, currently on tour with the Creation Festival Tour and Audio Unplugged (formerly Audio Adrenaline). (See photo, right.)
Class of 2002
Class of 2005
Jenn (Sankwich) Caton is married to Jayson Caton and living in Puyallup. Jennifer graduated from UW in 2005 with a BA in Psychology, and is attending City University for her MBA. She is working at City University as an Admissions Advisor. Jayson is working for the Washington State Patrol. Jenn adds, “I love my position as an Admissions Advisor. I was not in a good place at my job before, and then God opened the door to this and I couldn’t be happier. I am in a very good ‘place’ right now - school, work, marriage, house. I am definitely counting my blessings! I would love to move up within City University, so I see myself here for a long time. [It’s] amazing what loving your job will do for you.”
Chelsea Lackey graduated from EWU in 2009 with a BS in Athletic Training. She is working for Apple Physical Therapy as a Certified Athletic Trainer, and attends Hillside Community Church. Chris Ramento graduated from Pepperdine University with a Bachelor or Science in International Business, and is currently attending the University of St. Andrews for a Masters of Letters in Marketing. Joey Sternard and Erica (Knox) Sternard were married on May 23, 2009. Joey graduated from PLU in December 2008 with his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. He is currently pursuing a post-graduate degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics at UW. Erica graduated from University of Portland in May 2008 with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She is now an RN at Tacoma General Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They are living in North Tacoma with their cat, Moses.
Class of 2003
John (J.D.) Weitzel is married to Katherine Buri, and is a senior at WSU, majoring in Psychology. Kevin Krebs lives in Puyallup and works as an accountant in Renton. He plays baseball in the summers and is involved in his church. He graduated from WSU in the spring of 2008 and has been working full-time ever since. He says, “I think I am ready to go back to school again. I sponsor a child in the Dominican Republic and hope to fly down there within the next year. I have recently met the most amazing woman of God I have ever met before! I’m excited about God’s plans for my life! I also would like to engage myself with powerful mission trips in the future.” Ryan Hart graduated with a Business Entrepreneurship degree from WSU in 2007 and MBA from PLU in 2009. He is currently Vice-President of the Health Insurance Connection.
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Class of 2006
Kimberly (Bevaart) McCool graduated from Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty in June of 2007, and a week later she married Keith McCool. On February 22, 2008 they welcomed their first baby boy, Carson James McCool. Kimberly is working in the Bonney Lake and Enumclaw area at a salon called The Shop. Katie Kehmeier is graduating this Spring from George Fox University, and getting married in June to Perry Knudson, another soon-to-be George Fox Alumni. She and Perry are both Business Majors, looking forward to what God has for them next.
Class of 2007
Jillian Beckenhauer is currently attending PLU and is majoring in Environmental Studies. Class of 2008
Kyle Blum is currently a sophomore at WSU, and planning to graduate in Spring 2012 with a BA in Bioengineering, and then again in Spring 2013 with a BA in Chemical Engineering, before starting his graduate program. Aaron Pauls is attending the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He recently finished an internship at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion in Newport Beach, California. Staff
From Marilyn Kehmeier… “For those who have wondered where we disappeared to... I’m teaching 5th grade at Leading Edge Academy in Gilbert, Arizona, and Rod is working for Cloud 9 Sports and substitute teaching at Leading Edge. We’re enjoying watching Megan’s volleyball games at Gilbert Christian School, and going to Los Angeles on the weekends to watch Austin play football at Azusa Pacific University. We love the Arizona sunshine, but we miss all of our friends at CCS! ”C
Alumni Events: Information available online at cascadechristian.org Look under Alumni/Events
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Business Partners
Business Partner Profile: Millennium Chiropractic By Tye Bratvold, DC Through 11 years in chiropractic, God has truly blessed me with a profession that continues to show how amazingly powerful the human body is at healing itself in the absence of interference on the nervous system. Over the years, I have seen so many wonderful miracles happen in my patients by changing only one thing, improving the alignment of their spine and allowing the Power that made the body, heal the body. I have seen a broad spectrum of diseases, illnesses, and dysfunctions being healed such as cancer, Chron’s Disease, ear infections, asthma, chronic illnesses, ADD/ADHD, etc. - but we as Chiropractors don’t take credit for this healing, because I believe the power that God gave the human body to heal itself is what does the healing. The nervous system is responsible for coordinating and controlling the function of the entire body and the spine protects that communication. Chiropractors just make sure that there is no interference in that communication. Six years ago, God started me on a mission towards creating “Role Models in Health” through the education of proper nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, and spinal alignment. I feel so blessed to be a part of helping this community reach optimal health and it is my mission to have our community be the star “Role Model in Health” for the rest of the world to see. I have been so blessed to have an amazing team that shares this mission with me and we do whatever we can to improve our patient’s life and health through morning prayer, love, chiropractic adjustments, and education. I have partnered with and supported CCS over the past three years because of their same passion and mission to create the “Role Models” that this country so desperately needs. We are truly blessed to have a school that loves and cares for our kids and their futures as much as Cascade Christian does. I am thankful to CCS for Making an Impact and Being the Difference.C
2009-2010 Business Partners
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Apple Physical Therapy Beacon Electric Daniel L. Oliveira, DDS, PS Harnish Lincoln/Mercury Integrity Door & Cabinet James, Sanderson & Lowers Madsen Electric
Meridian Dental Care Millennium Chiropractic PC Home Loans Puyallup Surgical Consultants RTS Hydro-Seeding, LLC Saturn of Puyallup Smiles By Sutherland
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15th Street Automotive Absher Construction Living Waters Milam Mazda New Media Solutions Norfil Manufacturing Plaza 410 Dental Associates
Puyallup Valley Veterinary Clinic Rainier Insurance, Inc. Scotty’s General Construction Service Hydraulics, Inc. Superior Electric Summit Trading Co. Tern Christian Counseling
Stephens Enterprises of Tacoma Subaru of Puyallup TE Walrath Trucking, Inc. The Pain Center of Western WA Wayne’s Roofing, Inc.
Silver Abbey Carpet of Puyallup Architectural Sheet Metal Arndt, Chris and Kathy Jet Chevrolet Johnson Printing Company Karl Zeiger, Attorney Mountain View Financial
Alumni Point of View (continued from page 16)
to Tacoma - after being under my parents’ care for nearly 6 months - Kacie Bray and her boyfriend came to celebrate. As we were talking, they decided they wanted to set me up. I wasn’t very excited about it, but we have been together since our first date, and got engaged four months later. His name is Jonathan Ruch and he did not know me before the accident. He met me when I was still walking with a cane. After the accident, and after a broken engagement, I made a “husband list” like Mrs. Huth told us to do in 8th grade. I prayed over it, and the man I desired on that list showed up - just like Mrs. Huth said he would. It has been a whirlwind romance that without a doubt God has provided for me.
God has been so amazing for me. I must add though, that after my accident Cascade people came out of the woodwork in support of me - and not just close friends, but people I had not spoken to in years. It is true that your family is there when you need them, and my family was totally there. Even prior alumni, that I looked up to for years while we were in school, were sending me donations. Cascade Christian deserves HUGE thanks.” C Current Families: Don’t forget the
New Student Referral Program
Refer a new student to Cascade Christian Schools, and you can Be the Difference for them and for you! Refer a friend and receive a $200 tuition credit! For detailed information, go to www.cascadechristian.org The
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