Cascade Christian Chronicle - Spring 2012 by Cascade Christian Schools

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Dedicated to Developing Discerning Leaders Don Johnson Superintendent of Schools Mary Severeid Assistant Superintendent Early Learning/Elementary Glenna Frederick, Ed.D Assistant Superintendent Secondary/International Tim Kleefeld, CPA Director of Business and Finance Rob Mitton Director of Development Naomi Warren Director of Admissions Susan Crawford Director of Marketing and Communications Junior High & High School Administrative Team: Joyce Blum Suzanne Keil Keith PateďŹ eld Dave Peterson Frederickson Elementary & ELC Debi Boyd, Principal and Executive Director

Early Learning Offers More

I-Term: Worldwide IMPACT

Winter Sports Review

Puyallup ELC Karen Curtiss, Executive Director Puyallup Elementary Terry Broberg, Principal Tacoma Elementary & ELC Lisa Metzger, Principal and Executive Director This issue of the Chronicle reported and written by commercial freelance writer and CCS Parent Misty Suggs. Design and layout by CCS Parent Michelle De Monnin for De Monninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Studio, Inc. The Chronicle is a publication of Cascade Christian Schools, an interdenominational school district in Pierce County, Washington. On the Cover: CCHS student Ashley Centioli serving in South Africa. Cover photo by: Mike Centioli Additional photography in this issue by: Mike Centioli, Misty Suggs, Kim Sando, Hans Metzger, Jill Douglas, and others

For more information about Cascade Christian Schools:

cascadechristian.org | 253-841-1776 Development/Business Partner information: Rob Mitton Admissions information: Naomi Warren Story ideas for the Cascade Chronicle: Susan Crawford 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.

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Business Partner Proﬁle Welcome to a celebration of TEAM! with aylor ige usie T y and Pa S & e n o n r t a r A Cou Alex, Kyle,

At Cascade Christian Schools, we seek to create an atmosphere in which people are empowered to serve, and to do it in such a way that it moves us to the next level of excellence—a sustained, dedicated pursuit of God-given potential. The way we do that is through teams—people move us to the next level of excellence in all we do!

Aaron and Susie Taylor of Taylor-Made Printing teach their children and run their business with a simple concept, “God does not put any challenge in front of you that you cannot accomplish, as long as you follow him,” declares Aaron. “If you think you know a better way than his, you will soon ﬁnd out you do not.”

One of their biggest blessings was in 2009 when they purchased a building in downtown Puyallup and moved their shop from its Auburn location. They already had all of their children enrolled in Cascade at the time, so it seemed like a natural ﬁt. They could have all of their children in a Christian school and literally be within minutes of them.

Taylor-Made Printing was started in 1996. Aaron grew up in the printing business. His parents owned a print shop in Kent, which they started in 1968. He attended the University of Washington, earning a degree in accounting and graduating in 1993. Shortly after graduation, his father became ill, and though Aaron never intended to make a career in the printing business, he went back to help run the business. Three years later his parents decided to fully retire and move to Arizona and an offer was given to buy them out. He accepted their offer and has not looked back since.

Enrolling our children in Cascade Christian was an easy choice for the Taylors. Aaron graduated from El Shaddai Christian School in Auburn (now Rainier Christian). He knew the advantages of a Christian education, but, “I didn’t realize it until I got married. My wife and I would go to church and the pastor would start his lesson for the day, and 90% of the time I knew the back story. I appreciated the insight into that story, but when we went home, Susie and I would talk about the sermon and it wasn’t until we did, that I realized that I was connecting the dots with different stories in the Bible that the pastor had not even touched on, which made for a richer experience and understanding.” We both decided we wanted our children to have that experience as adults as well.

Susie married into the printing business after growing up in Leavenworth. She worked part-time at the shop until she became a stay-at-home mom to children Kyle (now 22), Alex (19), Courtney (10), and Paige (8). After Paige started kindergarten in 2008, she returned to work full-time at the shop. She has served on PfC at the Early Childhood Center and at Puyallup Elementary. She has also been a board member for the Puyallup Main Street Association and is very involved in the different community events in Puyallup that Main Street puts on. Taylor-Made Printing’s capabilities include most types of business printing. Some of the products they produce are business cards, full color brochures, signs and banners. They have recently added products, such as canvas printing and full color posters that can be produced in quantities as little as one, that cater to a more retail base as well.

We invite you to open these pages and celebrate with us some of the teams that IMPACT our school community and who are impacting the broader world around us. This springtime season is also the time for I-Term (IMPACT Term) – read about the student teams locally, nationally and internationally, who are stepping out and bringing excellence through service and impacting their world! I think you will enjoy learning about “Team Cascade” through a new principal’s experience on the School pect Leaders’ Team, or getting perspective from an alumna in Indonesia or a volunteer on the Parents for Cascade te team. Check out the team providing Early Learning Enrichment and the st stories about our boys’ and girls’ winter sports teams. There is so much good go stuff in this Chronicle – and it’s a wide-open window to teamwork at CCS. Thanks Th for being a part of Team Cascade – a person who moves us to the next ne level of excellence! Don Johnson, D

One of the beauties of Cascade Christian Schools is that you get the education, sports, and lifelong friendships. The difference is that you get all of that taught or experienced with God in mind, which is why we wanted to become a business partner with Cascade. We certainly enjoy having our children attend CCS, we’ve graduated two: Kyle in 2008 and Alex in 2010, and have two to go: Courtney in 2019 and Paige in 2021. We thank God for the blessing of allowing our children to attend CCS and look forward to what he will do with our children once they become adults.

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Locations

Core Purpose

www.cascadechristian.org

Transforming cultures through teaching and training people in their purpose before God.

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.

Tacoma Elementary and ELC | 1819 E 72nd Street | Tacoma, WA 98404 | 253-473-0590

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EMPLOYEE PROFILE

THE CASCADE FUND

Impacting Her Team and Her Students

Auction Results

Tacoma Campus Principal/Director Lisa Metzger Last spring, Lisa Metzger was teaching 6th grade at the CCS Tacoma Elementary campus. She’s taught every grade level except second grade for the past nine years. Now into the spring quarter of her ﬁrst school year serving as principal and early learning director, Lisa enjoys the challenges of her new role. She says that by following her favorite Bible verse, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” (Philippians 4:13), she has peace in her new job and in life, “because God is in control.” Her co-workers have no doubt about Lisa’s love for her students and her new role. ___________________________________

“Lisa Metzger is a loving teacher who works well with students as well as parents. I have seen her work effectively at different grade levels, always striving to help all her students reach their full potential. Lisa is loved and respected, not only as a co-worker, but as a friend. We are thrilled to have her as principal here at our campus!” Gloria Shackett, First Grade Teacher, TE ___________________________________

One of her ﬁrst challenges was becoming familiar the Early Learning Center world. “Since overseeing the ELC and the elementary together is my job now,” says Lisa, “I glean what I can from the ELC teachers and program supervisor. The biggest impact I see is the purposeful vision to bring the two departments together in unity.

This serves as a better bridge from preschool t h r o u g h e l e m e n t a r y. We talk about what’s best for the kids and how to make them successful.”

Together, through our 2012 auctions, we were able to make a signiﬁcant impact towards our mission. After expenses, we will be able to distribute nearly $87,000 to Athletics, Technology upgrades, Campus improvements, 6th Grade camp, and Performing Arts.

Expanding on the unity theme at her campus s amily: (and across the Metzger F k, Lisa, and Han e h T c district), Lisa i R , a d Miran shared her observations of the new w IImpact Learning Robin in Puyallup, and Mama Stortini’s Teams where teachers in grades K-12 restaurants support this special are also meeting to watch, listen reward and graciously donate meals and discuss what is best for student for the students. learning. “Teachers aren’t just isolated to their classrooms anymore. They Before heading out to this special value the time together, and we’ve lunch, Lisa preps the students by seen tremendous growth in the reminding them why received the students as well as the teachers,” says award and that they are representing Lisa. She notes that understanding Christ and Cascade Christian Schools. how each student learns has a major “The students learn to use their impact on helping our students be manners and show respect in a real successful. “A strategy that works world situation,” says Lisa. “The for one child, may not work best for older kids demonstrate leadership another,” explains Lisa. “As a teacher, and responsibility while helping with you want to have a lot of things in your the younger kids. The experience toolbox. It’s another part of this new is a positive real-life leadership collaboration. Teachers get together opportunity for each of the winners.” and share ideas and then go back and put what they’ve learned into practice While Lisa loves her new job, she in their classroom.” cherishes time with her husband, Rick, son Hans, CCS senior, and daughter, Outside of the classroom, Lisa says Miranda, CCS sophomore. Like many she has the honor of taking a few CCS parents, she balances a full-time students out to lunch each quarter for job in addition to raising two active earning a 3R (Respect, Responsibility, teenagers and volunteering at her and Relationship) award. Students church. Miranda volunteers with the earn 3R award slips by demonstrating younger kids, Rick is head greeter, and 3R behavior in all areas of school. Hans does sound. “We spend a lot of Each quarter, one 3R award per time in church and church leadership grade, K through 6th, is drawn. The helping to plan events. I co-lead a winners of the drawing are treated ladies Bible study. It’s fun getting to to a special lunch with the principal. know women, especially young moms Joeseppi’s, Azteca, Anthony’s, Red who are often hard on themselves. I let them know I’ve been there.”

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Auction Team: Kristin Wade, Joanne Centioli, Amelia Walters, Kim Sando, Cheryl Teifke, Debbie Johnson, Judy Jennings, Jenifer Spencer, Lisa Petrescu, Keri Bond, Sharee Redﬁeld, Dayna Hersey, Alyse Russell, Whittney Kamel, Vanessa Tucker, Sandy Hilt, Christie Jensen, Gina Lennon, Rachelle Sharp, and Amanda Cady.

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Mike and Joanne Centioli. Catalog, auction forms and check-out!

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Master of Ceremonies, Westin Lennox. The right guy for the job.

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Aaron and Susie Taylor. Auction catalogs, invitations and storage all of the items prior to the auction.

Net Results: Dinner Auction Total:

2012 $71,670

2011 $70,000

2010 $64,000

Family Fun Auction Total:

2012 $14,930

2011 $7,100

2010 $7,000

Friday, June 1, 2012

Tournament Cost:

The Classic Golf Club 4908 208th Street E Spanaway, WA 98387

Registration includes:

• Individual Registration: $100 • Team Registration: $400 • Mulligans: $10 (Limit 2 per person, 8 per team)

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18 holes of golf Golf cart Lunch Banquet dinner and awards Entry into prize drawings Entry into contests

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VOLUNTEER PROFILE

ALUMNI UPDATES

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Cascade Christian Schools loves and welcomes alumni! Cascade Christian Schools alumni are making an impact all over the world, and on our campuses! Below are some CCS alumni who are currently involved in the CCS community in some capacity:

Parents Brandon Bowie, class of 1994 – parent and volunteer Zachary and Jenny (Hawkins) Stennes, class of 2003 – parents Ryann Strickland, class of 2003 – parent Dianna (Arneberg) Suarez, class of 1996 - parent _________________________________________________________________________

Board Member Jodi (Gerald) Cameron, class of 2001 – church Board representative _________________________________________________________________________

Employees Travis Barker, class of 2002 – TELC staff Amanda Bradshaw, class of 2006 – TELC staff Samantha (Shackett) Bratz, class of 2004 – HS faculty, basketball coach Luke Breton Van Groll, class of 2006 – Extended School instructor Amanda Griffiths, class of 2005 – FE staff Lindsay Rogers, class of 2007 – PELC staff Ian Scott, class of 1994 – JH faculty and parent Allison Short, class of 2009 – PELC staff

Volunteers: An Essential Part of CCS

Bishop…

Kim Sando, CCS Parent Volunteer

continued from page 14 be anything – there were no limits, as long as I applied myself to learning and development. Part of this was done through the emphasis on leadership development. I often ﬁnd myself in a situation where I am the only one willing to take initiative, take the lead to get something done – and I think that is because of how CCS trained me to be proactive and involved. Do you plan on moving back to the United States anytime soon? I have no plan to move back to the U.S. for any extended length of time – I only go back for a few months every two or three years on furlough. I have known since I was a teenager that God created me with a unique desire to spend my life overseas. I literally can’t imagine any career in the U.S. that would be nearly as satisfying to me as what I have been doing in the past eight years living in Asia. ___________________________________

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Coaches Amy Blakeslee, class of 2005 – fastpitch Evan Bratz, class of 2004 – basketball Doug Sopak, class of 2006 – JH baseball Jessica (Blakeslee) Terhune, class of 2003 – fastpitch Johnny Tveter, class of 2010 – HS JV Soccer Tyler Walrath, class of 2011 – football

the Bowie family

Jodi (Gerald) Cameron

Kim says she’s always wanted to be part of her children’s school experience and enjoys supporting the teachers and staff. “I came from a background where both of my parents had to work. I was a ‘latch-key’ kid. They couldn’t always attend my Christmas programs or field trips. So I vowed, if possible, I’d be the parent who went on the field trips and attended every program.” Kim adds, “I’m able to, and it’s a blessing.” Those who know Kim can attest to her vow. “Kim Sando is a very active, involved parent and leader in the Frederickson campus PfC. She pitches in to do and help with almost anything. On any given day you might glimpse Kim working in the office, kitchen, classroom, staff work room and even in the gym leading a PE activity. Kim demonstrates an attitude of support for the CCS staff and administration and leads professionally with grace and a servant heart.” In addition to her leadership role in PfC, she has helped with mily: classroom parties, driven for Sando Fa ade, and Kim e h T field trips, donated desserts ek, C Mike, Der for the auction, helped chop veggies for the Back-to-School BBQ, covered the phones in the school office, and assisted in the lunchroom when a staff person was sick or in a meeting. Kim is often found taking pictures around the district for the CCS Marketing Department as well.

Ian Scott (left)

Sammy and Evan Bratz

Husband, Mike Sando, fully supports his wife and the sacrifices the family makes in order to send their children to CCS. As a busy dad and NFL sports writer for ESPN.com, he squeezes in time to coach t-ball and baseball, and helps around the school whenever he can. Kim is also active with elementary team sports. “My sons love sports,” says Kim. “They both enjoy playing basketball, flag football, and baseball with their classmates. But sometimes there aren’t enough kids to form a team. I help coordinate the efforts between all three elementary campuses that put together CCS teams playing at Cascade Christian campuses, in the Metro Parks District, the Five 12 volleyball courts, and the South Hill Soccer Club. Kim notes how impressed she is that you can often find teachers and staff attending sports and other activities around the district. “My son played tackle football with two other classmates on a Saturday. Their teacher came to watch them play. I’ve also seen our principal at numerous flag football, basketball, and baseball games. It makes a difference that more than just moms and dads are cheering our kids on, and it means a lot to me and the kids.” Growing up, Kim couldn’t imagine one of her teacher’s attending her sports’ events. “I don’t think my teachers even knew my parents’ first names. It wasn’t that my teachers didn’t care, the culture was just different then. At our campus, there are teachers my kids haven’t even had in class yet, but say to me, ‘We can’t wait to have your sons in our class!’ They’ve only seen me on campus and already know my children. We’ve started building relationships even before having specific reasons to do so. I love that!”

Johnny Tveter

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Locating amazing parent volunteers at CCS is an easy job – they’re everywhere. Choosing one to interview is difficult. For this issue of the Chronicle, we spoke with busy volunteer and PfC (Parents for Cascade) Leader, Kim Sando, and asked her why she’s so involved at the CCS Frederickson campus where sons Derek, 4th grade, and Cade, 1st grade, attend.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

Early Learning Centers provide Enrichment Classes

Kristi Bishop

CCHS Class of 2000 Valedictorian Kristi is currently serving through YWAM in Bali, Indonesia. The Chronicle recently caught up with her long enough to ask about what God is doing in her life, and how she got there from here.

The Early Learning Centers at CCS have a valued tradition of expanding education for preschoolers outside of their regular classrooms. Programs like Whirly Birds (an intro to gymnastics), ballet, Soccer Shots, and preschool music are designed to meet the many developmental needs of young children. Two enrichment classes added this year are Lunch Bunch at the Frederickson ELC and Lango Spanish, a foreign language learning program offered at the Puyallup and Frederickson ELCs. The Lunch Bunch enrichment class offers preschoolers (ages 4-5) a chance to have lunch together, enjoy a variety of crafts and large motor activities and visits to the school library. It also gives kindergarten-bound children an opportunity to experience a longer day at school. A few recent craft highlights include: stained glass hearts, squirrel feeders, alphabet match, an ice cream cooking project, watercolor painting, and clean snow sculptures. Preschoolers enrolled in Lango Spanish at both the Puyallup and Frederickson Early Learning Centers experience the sound, cadence, and rhythm of a language in a fun and interactive atmosphere. Lessons are designed for ages 3 to 5, and meet once a week. Materials are also available to use at home to reinforce what a child learns at school. In addition, elementary children can take a more advanced Lango Spanish at both the Frederickson and Puyallup elementary campuses. “Young brains can learn two languages and not get confused,” explains Gail Mehrer, CCS Early Learning Specialist. “The younger the brain, the greater is the capacity to master more than a single language,” says Mehrer, siting a quote from the Harvard Center on the Developing Child report. CCS parent, Stepheni Mason, happily reports how much her son, Brandon, is enjoying the Lango Spanish at the Frederickson campus. “He loves taking his Spanish class and asks about it regularly. He seems to be retaining a lot of the information that he is being taught. I love being able to provide a great tool like this to my son.” Lango foreign languages program for children specializes in teaching Spanish, French and Mandarin to children ages 18 months to 11 years old. “We believe that every child can and should learn a foreign language,” says Valecia Biddix, the Pierce County Area Director for Lango. “Studies have found that learning a second language at an early age is optimal because the brain is wired differently and absorbs more.” Enrichment class opportunities at CCS early learning centers are available to all area preschool-aged children. “We welcome and encourage children from the community to sign up for these special classes,” says Mehrer. With the popularity of the current programs, CCS is also looking to add additional classes. For more information on the submission and selection process for enrichment classes, contact Gail Mehrer at 253-848-7165.

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What did you do following High School? I attended Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C. Canada from 2000-2004, and graduated 2004 with a B.A. in History and Concentration in Linguistics with TESOL Certificate. Where were you working in the United States prior to living overseas? I have only ever had seasonal jobs in the U.S., in the summers at college or in transition between my stints overseas. Right after I graduated from TWU I went to Japan as part of the JET program (Japan Exchange and Teaching program) as an Assistant Language Teacher at a junior high school in a small town in southern Japan for 2 years. You’ve traveled a great deal. What are your favorite areas to travel to? I started traveling in college, when I did a semester abroad in Lithuania and got to travel around many other parts of Europe (some for study, some for fun). That was a real dream come true, because I finally got to SEE so many of the places I had been studying for so many years in my history classes. Then, while living in Japan, I got to explore other parts of Asia on school breaks and holidays, some as the stereotypical backpacker and some on volunteer trips. It was through these trips that I got the revelation that although I love studying about Europe’s past, I care more about Asia’s present struggles and know that God is calling me to help be a part of its transformation. One of my favorite trips was when I got to go to Vietnam together with my aunt who was adopted from there during the war. Together we got to explore the heritage she knew so little about, and I was able to connect with a piece of my family’s history. So far I’ve been to 35 countries on five continents. How did you end up in Indonesia? After I finished my contract in Japan, I felt God calling me to work with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) so that I could serve Him as a full-time missionary. In 2007 I

completed YWAM’s introductory program – the DTS (Discipleship Training School) in Melbourne, Australia. Then God called me to move to Indonesia in 2008. I have been staff at one of the YWAM bases in Bali, Indonesia since September 2008. I have been involved with various ministries and training programs through our base in that time. Currently I am in charge of communciations (email administrator, newsletter writer), am the registrar for our branch of YWAM’s University of the Nations (UofN), work with health care ministries, help coordinate outreaches for visiting teams, and am the baker for special events and fundraising. We all juggle many roles at the same time, so while this sounds like a lot, it’s quite normal for YWAM staff. You’ve also done some medical outreach? In 2010 I did YWAM’s Introduction to Primary Health Care school (IPHC) at my base. This six-month course helped give me the most basic and practical skills to serve people in need of primary health care – wounds and diseases that you don’t need to see a doctor for. There is such a huge need for primary health care workers in Indonesia and other parts of Asia as medical services don’t always reach remote areas. I don’t have any plans to become a full-time nurse or anything more advanced. I just love how easy it is to help improve individual and community health through simple things like teaching about nutrition and hygiene. It’s such a simple, practical way to demonstrate God’s love to people and hopefully be able to share more about Him. I’m not involved in health care ministry full-time, it’s something I do as part of a team that does short-term outreach trips within Bali or to other parts of Indonesia or Asia a few times a year. Do you speak other languages besides English? Currently I speak Indonesian and Japanese. God has given me a love for languages and a gift for learning them. At CCS I was top of my class in French and top of my Russian class at TWU – though now I’m not functional in either of these languages. I think there is a speciﬁc purpose for why I have had to learn each language, but ultimately it has to do with being able to tell

local people about God. In Indonesia I have not only been able to share my own testimonies of what God has done in my life, but more often I get to translate others’ testimonies and be their tongue as they share the Gospel. I had the craziest experience of meeting Japanese people on a train in Africa and being able to tell them about God in their own language – I knew at that moment why God wants us to learn other languages and not just expect everyone to learn English. It is so much more powerful and meaningful to learn about God in your own language and know that He is able to and wants to communicate to you in your mother tongue. What were you involved in during high school? I spent 4 years on the Cougar Times staff (Editor in Chief 1999-2000); was part of drama club as stage hand and acted in plays and musicals (Anne of Green Gables, Sound of Music, Pride and Prejudice, and more). Does any teacher or staff member stand out in your memory? Why? Mr. Clevenger. He displayed a passion for history. I already loved studying history, but I think his passion helped spur my own, to want to continue to learn more and to know how history is relevant to us today – it’s so much more than “names and dates.” How to do you feel CCS prepared you to impact your world after graduation? The biggest way that I see CCS impacting me for my future is that it incorporated the Christian worldview into every subject. I have been trained since 1st grade (at the Puyallup elementary campus) to compare the world and everything in it against the truth and standard of the Bible. I know so many people, including those raised in Christian homes, who still struggle with this. I believe CCS also trained me to believe that I could grow up to do and (continued on page 15)

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ATHLETICS

IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam… With deep gratitude and love for Joe Cheshier — man of God, servant leader, dear friend — whose IMPACT will always be remembered!

Joseph George Cheshier August 5, 1955 - February 22, 2012 “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John: 10:10b Joe, husband of retired CCS Tacoma Elementary principal, Bonita Cheshier, passionately supported Cascade Christian Schools and Champions Foundation.

Bonita and Joe Cheshier

Joe was born in Burien as the son of George and Martha (Marty) Cheshier and brother to Mark, Ed (Penny), and Aimee. On September 24, 1976, he married his ﬁrst love and best friend, Bonita (Hottell). In 1977, he made the most important decision of his life when he chose to follow Christ. More than anything, that decision radically altered his life! He became the world’s best Dad to Jonita, Hannah, Holly and Kevin (Cox). “Big Papa” was also known as a brother to the Hottells and the Heighs, uncle, friend and mentor to thousands worldwide. Known for his generous spirit and encouragement, no one was a stranger to Joe—whether he met them at work (Associated Grocers), Cascade Christian, restaurants or church.

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JUNIOR HIGH

ATHLETICS

Girls Basketball

Our Red Carpet Trip: A Night to be Remembered

In coach Brian Peterson’s 2nd year as girls’ varsity basketball head coach, the team accomplished their goal of making it to the State tournament. The Chronicle took a few minutes to get to know him better and talk about the season…

by CCS Parent, Jack Laverty

What three things do you feel led to this year’s success? Team camaraderie, enjoyment in playing basketball and talented young ladies committed to success. What are a few of your proudest moments for this year’s season?

Our trip to the Red Carpet was probably much like anyone else’s exciting journey. First, the official invitation arrived requesting our formal RSVP for attendance. Next, the expectant excitement for all ladies young and old, “What will I wear?” and “What shoes will go with this dress?” Then, shortly after the attire was addressed, my daughter Katelynn addressed me: “Now Dad, you’re not going to embarrass me right?” This was our family’s first seventh grade Parent/Student Date Night and the first “formal” date night for Katelynn and me. Years ago, my wife Christy and I received invaluable advice from some dear friends to “date your kids” as they grow up. Thankfully, we have been able to act on these words of wisdom and those moments have generated much laughter, sharing of the heart and even some serious conversations where good seeds have been sown. This however, was the first time where my daughter and I got to put on some of her best and go mingle with the “stars.” Of course any date is made more special when you can share it with friends - our first double date! After a couple of quick emails between dads, Skip and Joy Mahnken were all set to join us for dinner prior to heading over to the event in the Performing

Arts Center (PAC) at the Junior High/ High School. I know having them as part of this memory was especially appreciated by Katelynn, and myself as well. I can’t avoid saying how great it was to see, scattered across the parking lot, the other parents and grandparents walking their dates into the building dressed in their best. As we walked into the hall and onto the Red Carpet, we were greeted by Mrs. Leeper and Mrs. Barry – (great hostesses, and I highly recommend hiring them for any event). Not to be outdone by Hollywood, Cascade’s very own Mrs. Keil fulfilled the role better than Joan Rivers as she welcomed couples and genuinely complimented each on their attire. Our next stop was with the paparazzi – Mr. Rob Lane was ready with a smile, handy with the camera, and quick with the finger on the shutter. (I only wish I had enough time to suck in my gut before the first photo was taken.) After the flash had faded from our eyes we were welcomed into the PAC. Thanks to the masterful decorative talents of Mrs. Carder, Mrs. Brar, Mrs. Milton, Mrs. Brandner, Mrs. DuMars, and many others I don’t have names for, the room was decorated to compliment the evening. After finding our seats, the adults were served beverages by their dates and conversation ensued around the table. What a sight to see and hear young

and old conversing and carrying on across the room. The dashing and humorous Mr. Scott was the emcee for the evening. He was prepared with trivia questions for the group and drawings for gift cards. Mr. Scott shared with us a special memory he has with his father, and challenged us parents to put ﬁrst things ﬁrst and invest in those special times with our kids. I will add, from the buzz I hear from my own daughter and her friends, that Mr. Scott’s children will have many special memories with the wonderful man who is their father. Next on the agenda was dessert. A dessert table hosted by Mrs. Scheuerman and Mrs. Gates featured decadent chocolate cake, cheese cake, and red velvet cake – and what a treat they were. What dessert isn’t improved with a play? Thanks to the many high school students who performed the play where the Big Bad Wolf was put on trial. Finally – let me say how thankful I am to all at Cascade Christian who invested in the night. It was a joy to have this time set aside to invest in my daughter, to share the evening with other students, proud parents, grandparents and special adults. Thank you to the faculty, staff and volunteers for taking the extra initiative to add to the evening. It’s truly an honor to be a part of this Cascade Christian family where there is a holistic view of the student and their life.

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To see the joy on the girls’ faces when they know they accomplished an established goal (particularly making it to the state tournament and winning the league championship). There is also great satisfaction when the team or individuals demonstrate marked improvement in a particular area. CCS Team record since you’ve coached? 38-12, 251-113 overall What is your background?

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I’ve coached basketball for 29 years. I was the head boys coach at Seattle Christian and King’s. I was also an assistant coach for several years at Seattle Christian in addition to coaching the girls’ team for one year. What is your program philosophy? The #1 goal of most students who play high school sports is to have fun. While winning is more enjoyable than losing, if winning becomes the only deﬁnition of fun then it usually isn’t that enjoyable. Our philosophy has focused on using our Godgiven gifts to the best of our ability and seeking to improve upon them as we come together as a team. What are the 3 most important traits you expect of your players? Trust, hard-work and being a person committed to the team. How do you choose captains? We ask players to write a letter of application to be a captain. The coaches evaluate those application letters and determine captains based upon the leadership skills those applicants would bring to the team.

Who were this year’s captains? Megan Tveter, Kadyn Coltom, Renee Qualls and Ashley Centioli. Assistant coaches? Sammy Bratz served as the varsity assistant, and Josh Blakeslee assisted the varsity and was the JV coach. In what way do you inspire confidence in your athletes? We make every effort to teach fundamentals well and to reinforce them constantly. An ability to execute those fundamentals at critical times under game pressure encourages confidence in the girls. We try to put the girls in situations where they can be successful. If they then find success, I believe that inspires greater confidence. Any unique physical and/or mental conditioning you do with the team? In the early part of the season we spent a lot of time on circuit training for the girls. This usually included a variety of drills to enhance foot-quickness, strength, agility and endurance. We believe this pushed the limits of what the girls could physically endure, which would pay dividends in mental toughness throughout the season. Where do you work? I am a teacher at Cascade Christian High School. I teach American Government, Contemporary World Problems, U.S. History and AP U.S. History.

Is your family involved in basketball? We have two children. Our son played basketball through high school and our daughter played up into her high school years. My wife was a good athlete but when we were in high school the opportunities for girls to participate in interscholastic athletics was virtually non-existent. By virtue of my many years of coaching and our kids playing, she has become quite a fan of the game and enjoys watching good basketball.

What do you do for fun when not coaching girls’ basketball? I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I very much enjoy reading and working in my yard. Did you play basketball in school? I played high school basketball, and at Simpson University, a small college in California.

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ATHLETICS

CREATIVE ARTS

Artistic Expression to Reveal A Creative God The Creative Arts Department at Cascade Christian Junior High and High School encompasses the visual, dramatic, and musical arts. “The department exists to create continuity between all the arts’ groups and to provide an advocate for the Creative Arts at the department meetings,” says District Department Leader Katie Miller. Miller is also the Director of the Concert and Jazz bands. Serving as the junior high/high school band director for the past 5 years, she has also directed the choirs for 2 years, and currently teaches the senior Bible class. The department also includes Mandy Curry (drama), Lori Lidyard (visual arts), and Paige Wescott (choir). Serving approximately 135 band and choir students and about 200 in drama and the visual arts, junior high and high school creative art students display months of practice and creative energy during the fall and spring concerts held in the Performing Arts Center at CCS. Showcasing not only band and choir talents, art projects and mini drama skits are presented. “It’s a nice time to promote the creative activities our students do,” says Mrs. Miller. Outside of concert events, all of the bands and choirs participate in adjudications and contests during February and March. Many of the students participate in festivals doing solo and ensemble performances in honor bands, jazz band, and choir, as well as art festivals. These performance reviews help students learn how to improve as a group or on an individual basis. District-wide, students at the elementary schools also participate in a variety of creative arts activities. Besides the traditional art projects and music classes, CCS 5th and 6th grade students participate in Band for All (all 5th grade students). All campuses – early learning included – participate in fall and spring productions, and the Tacoma Elementary Campus does a major musical production utilizing every student at their campus each year. (This year’s show is Willy Wonka.)

With the growing number of students participating in the various arts opportunities at CCS, a group of parents stepped up this year to support this busy department and formed a Parents for Cascade group called CougArts. Led by CCS Parent, Mrs. Kirstin Rich, CougArts’ consists of creative arts parent volunteers who have assisted with preparing auction baskets, displaying student art, and bringing desserts at concerts, a pizza feed for pep band, and stage decor for Christmas. “CougArts is about more than just supporting our ﬁne arts kids,” says Mrs. Rich. “It’s also a long term goal to look for ways to develop synergistic relationships with other departments, like athletics, to provide opportunities for mutual support and appreciation of each student’s Godgiven talents.”

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I-TERM 2012

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I-TERM 2012

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ATHLETICS

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JUNIOR HIGH

ATHLETICS

Girls Basketball

Our Red Carpet Trip: A Night to be Remembered

by CCS Parent, Jack Laverty

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ATHLETICS

IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam… With deep gratitude and love for Joe Cheshier — man of God, servant leader, dear friend — whose IMPACT will always be remembered!

Bonita and Joe Cheshier

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ALUMNI PROFILE

Early Learning Centers provide Enrichment Classes

Kristi Bishop

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VOLUNTEER PROFILE

ALUMNI UPDATES

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Board Member Jodi (Gerald) Cameron, class of 2001 – church Board representative _________________________________________________________________________

Volunteers: An Essential Part of CCS

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Kim Sando, CCS Parent Volunteer

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the Bowie family

Jodi (Gerald) Cameron

Ian Scott (left)

Sammy and Evan Bratz

Johnny Tveter

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EMPLOYEE PROFILE

THE CASCADE FUND

Impacting Her Team and Her Students

Auction Results

This serves as a better bridge from preschool t h r o u g h e l e m e n t a r y. We talk about what’s best for the kids and how to make them successful.”

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Mike and Joanne Centioli. Catalog, auction forms and check-out!

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Master of Ceremonies, Westin Lennox. The right guy for the job.

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Aaron and Susie Taylor. Auction catalogs, invitations and storage all of the items prior to the auction.

Net Results: Dinner Auction Total:

2012 $71,670

2011 $70,000

2010 $64,000

Family Fun Auction Total:

2012 $14,930

2011 $7,100

2010 $7,000

Friday, June 1, 2012

Tournament Cost:

The Classic Golf Club 4908 208th Street E Spanaway, WA 98387

Registration includes:

• Individual Registration: $100 • Team Registration: $400 • Mulligans: $10 (Limit 2 per person, 8 per team)

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18 holes of golf Golf cart Lunch Banquet dinner and awards Entry into prize drawings Entry into contests

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Business Partner Proﬁle Welcome to a celebration of TEAM! with aylor ige usie T y and Pa S & e n o n r t a r A Cou Alex, Kyle,

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Core Purpose

www.cascadechristian.org

Transforming cultures through teaching and training people in their purpose before God.

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.

Tacoma Elementary and ELC | 1819 E 72nd Street | Tacoma, WA 98404 | 253-473-0590

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Early Learning Offers More

I-Term: Worldwide IMPACT

Winter Sports Review

For more information about Cascade Christian Schools:

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NON PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID TEKS SERVICES

District Office 815 21st Street SE Puyallup, WA 98372 253-841-1776

See us on the web! cascadechristian.org

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