OC Knightline - Summer 2014

volume 9 no.3 summer 2014

Knightline A publication of the Ontario Christian Schools

in this issue q Quest for Excellence 03 q Fear Conquered 06–07 q 2014 GRADUATES 16

Dads in Action OC Fathers Discuss the Joys of Crossing-Guard Duty

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Administration

in this issue q Quest for Excellence

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q why we chose OC

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q Fear Conquered

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Superintendent: H.S. Principal: H.S. Assistant Principal: M.S. Principal: Elementary Principal: Preschool Director: Director of Admissions/ Development: Business Manager: Director of Technology:

Mr. Ryan Groen Mr. Tim Hoekstra Mr. David Parkes Mr. Bob DeGroot Mr. Mike Wiersma Mrs. Jane Reichert Mrs. Dianne De Groot Mrs. Ellie Begley Mr. Ken Yeh

Board of Trustees

q A Journey of Transformation q Alumni Highlights

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q te Velde Memorial Scholarship

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q HS Graduates

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q dads in action

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q School Events - Photo Gallery

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q Farewell Good and Faithful Servants 26 q OC Foundation

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q Boosters Golf Tournament

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q Market Place Inside Back Cover

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Gordon Vander Meulen Lisa Vander Meulen Marty Van Leeuwen Brad Verhoeven Gary Voortman Brent Westra

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Growing Christian Leaders

Alan Bos Marc de Falkenburg William De Jong Dave De Koekkoek Kim Fikse David Kooiman

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The Knightline is published three times a year.

This newsletter is a publication of Ontario Christian Schools at 931 W. Philadelphia Street in Ontario, California. Ontario Christian Schools is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI) and is accredited by CSI and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The mission of Ontario Christian Schools is to provide a Biblically-based, quality education for the children of Christian parents that nurtures students to grow in knowledge, conviction, and maturity; therefore, our focus is to equip students with the vision and skills to engage all relationships and culture under the authority of Jesus Christ.

The purpose of this publication is to foster strong ties between Ontario Christian Schools and its alumni, supporters, and association members to nurture Christian education in the school and in the family, and to better inform its readers of the activities of Ontario Christian Schools.

Alumni are encouraged to submit news and photos to Nicole at ndevries@ocschools.org.

We reserve the right to edit.

Please inform the school of any address changes by providing both the old and new address.

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From the Superintendent

Quest for Excellence

by Ryan Groen, Superintendent

· First, we need to gather reliable data on student progress. · Second, we need to create and prioritize time for teachers to analyze and interpret this data so that they can better understand student academic needs. · Third, we need to develop a process and organize teachers into teams so that they can effectively use what they learn from the data to design and implement instructional strategies that improve student learning.

Gather Reliable Data We have been actively working to gather reliable data. In early 2012, Ontario Christian moved away from the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) and adopted Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). Rather than a static, paper and pencil test every other spring with ITBS, students in 1st through 8th grade now take a dynamic, computer based test every fall and spring. This gives faculty current data on every student at the beginning and end of each school year. At the high school level, we continue to gather SAT and ACT test data along with AP test results.

Create and Prioritize Time How does a school find more time for teachers to analyze and interpret data? Here are a few things we have done at Ontario Christian. We started by a revision of the entire elementary school schedule. The new vision had two main priorities: First, we carved out dedicated times for Language Arts and Math to make sure that we gave these subjects the time that they need. Second, we organized special classes in a way that allows all of the teachers from each grade level to be available for meetings at the same time. This process continues this year as we look at ways to optimize the schedule for focused grade level team meetings. At the middle school, we are utilizing grade level team time for this work. At the high school, we have instituted a one-hour late start each Thursday morning. High School teachers actually come in earlier on Thursday each week and spend focused time working in their departments.

Develop a Process In August 2013, the administration introduced the concept of Professional Learning Communities to the faculty at Ontario Christian. Then, in collaboration with faculty, we developed a specific process for gathering additional data, interpreting this data, and making changes to instruction accordingly. Faculty work in grade level teams or subject area teams to better understand and then improve student learning. We believe this strategy is going to be extremely beneficial to students in the coming years as faculty continually analyze and improve the quality of instruction.

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Ontario Christian’s vision is to be a top tier academic institution in Southern California. We will reach this goal by helping each student to reach his or her highest academic potential.

Ontario Christian has been blessed with excellent faculty and staff. So, the question comes to mind: “How do you improve a good school that already has wonderful teachers?” We believe there are three big steps that will move Ontario Christian from good to great in the area of student academic achievement:

Closing comments As Ontario Christian aims to be a top tier academic institution, here are a few other notable projects and priorities: · A new math program, Singapore Math, has been adopted by the elementary school and will be implemented in Ryan Groen K-6 next school year.

We are excited to use these resources as a part of the broader effort to bring our math instruction to the next level. · The Innovations for Learning Initiative continues to move forward as we will have Chromebooks for every student in Middle School and High School by August 2014. This technology will provide many new learning opportunities for our students by exponentially increasing the learning resources available and by dramatically increasing student engagement. · We continue to be dedicated to a well-rounded education at OC. Although we are going to work hard to be top tier in core academics, we remain committed to providing excellent opportunities for our students in arts and athletics. For some examples of the many achievements of our students in these areas, check out our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ocschools Thank you for your support of the work of Growing Christian Leaders! From 1944 to 2014, God has been faithful to Ontario Christian, and His faithfulness has often been demonstrated most visibly through the strong support of our parents and constituents! q

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Why We Chose OC A Father’s Perspective

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Thirty-four years of public service have left marks on Steve Bierbaum: short buzz cut, no slouch, no nonsense.

Now, Bierbaum’s tough exterior melts when he watches over children as a lunch-time volunteer at Ontario Christian Elementary School.

He is blown away when he sees them holding hands, laughing – not even a scuffle.

“I’m completely taken aback that not even once I see kids argue or fight each other but encourage and play with each other,” he said. “They probably don’t need adult supervision.”

The Army veteran has seen more gruesomeness than he wanted as a former police officer and firefighter in Pomona. His profession taught him to be self-critical and critical of others, but here at OC, he finds himself in a peaceful, positive place.

“If parents could see the environment their kids are in, they would be more relieved during the day to know their kids are taken care of,” he said, adding he is relieved knowing his daughter, Brooke, and son, Kyle, are thriving as rambunctious 2nd graders in a safe surrounding.

In addition to serving as a lunch-time volunteer, he is also the afternoon crossing guard. He is floored by all the thanks he receives.

He first heard about the school from his law-enforcement colleagues who either had attended OC themselves or sent their kids here. He talked with his wife, Teresa, who is a guidance counselor at a RiverSteve Bierbaum and family side public school. The couple wanted to give OC a try. They knew they wanted their children to be surrounded by like-minded Christians who upheld and treasured the same values. More important, they hoped their children would grow up to be solid, well-rounded individuals who reached their fullest God-given potential, faithful to His calling.

They know they’ve made the right choice.

“I love sending our children here. I’ve told Teresa if something were to happen, I’d sell everything I have to have our kids go here.

I’d rather live in an apartment.”

A Mother’s Perspective

Patti Jones and family

Just a year ago Patti Jones sensed a cloud of heaviness over her son Austin.

Concerned, she asked him what was going on. A tear rolled down his face.

thrive here and not want to miss one day of school. Not only does Austin still play baseball, he is also the captain of the varsity team. Next year he will be playing baseball for Biola University.

“It’s killing my soul,” Austin said, referring to a local public school he was attending as a junior. “Please take me out of there. I don’t care if I don’t play baseball.”

Jessica tells her mother why she likes OC: “I get to go there and learn more about God,” she said.

Patti was astonished. She was even more shocked by what he said next: “Please send me to OC.” Turned out Austin’s good friend, Robert Mendez ’14, told him about Ontario Christian Schools and its baseball team.

She sat down with her husband, Ron. The two looked into the family finances. Her health did not allow her to work, so the family depended on Ron’s income. They drew a long breath and made a decision: whatever it takes.

Pretty soon they enrolled Austin ‘14 and Jessica ‘17 into Ontario Christian. They were moved to see their kids

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As a mother, Patti said she can’t ask for more.

“It warms my soul as a parent to know they are happy and at where God wants them -- you can’t put a price tag on that,” Patti said. “I will tell any parents the life-changing impact this school has had on my children.”

In 2008 a fire burned down their house. The Joneses lost all their belongings and had to rebuild their home. They lived in a hotel for six months. It would be heart-wrenching to lose the house again, but Patti said she and her husband are determined about seeing their kids graduate from OC. “If we have to sell the house to keep them here….” she said.

Whatever it takes.

Thank You, Annual Drive 2013 Donors Ms. Carolyn Aandewiel Mr. & Mrs. Tom Alger Mr. & Mrs. Mike Alvarez Ms. Christi Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Begley Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bilheimer Ms. Gerrilyn Boer Mrs. Tena Boertje Mr. & Mrs. Alan Bos Ms. Shirley Bos Ms. Marie Brinderson Mr. & Mrs. Fred Cabrera Ms. Ruth Catron Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. Marvin De Bie Mr. & Mrs. George De Boer Mr. & Mrs. Kyle De Graaf Mr. & Mrs. Dick De Groot Mr. & Mrs. Phil De Groot Mr. & Mrs. Henry De Haan Mr. & Mrs. Joe De Hoog Mr. & Mrs. Michael De Hoog Mr. & Mrs. Henry De Jager Mr. & Mrs. David De Koekkoek Mr. & Mrs. Al De Vries Mr. & Mrs. Eugene De Vries Mr. & Mrs. Tony De Vries Mr. & Mrs. Henry De Witt Mr. & Mrs. Bob DeGroot Mr. & Mrs. Peter DeWitte Mr. & Mrs. Brian Dixon Mr. & Mrs. Henry Docter Mr. Conrad Douma Mr. & Mrs. Dick Dykstra Mr. & Mrs. Mike Dykstra Mr. & Mrs. Ted Dykstra Mr. & Mrs. William Ellis Miss Sandra Faber Mr. & Mrs. Len Fakkema Mr. & Mrs. Fred Farr Mr. Francis Febus Mr. & Mrs. Jim Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Russ Fuller Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Gabrielse Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Rick Gorzeman Mr. Cecil Gosliga Ms. Suzanne Gritter Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Groen Mr. & Mrs. Sam Gutierrez Mr. & Mrs. John Haagsma Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Ed Haringa Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hilarides Mr. George Hoekstra Mrs. Greta Huizenga

Mr. John Struiksma Mr. & Mrs. Loren Struiksma Mrs. John Stuit Mrs. Nelvina Sybesma Mr. & Mrs. Roger Sybesma Mr. & Mrs. Andy Sytsma Mr. & Mrs. Ed Talen Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Tandy Mrs. Sheryll te Velde Mr. & Mrs. Nick Testa Miss Teresa Teune Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Teunissen Mr. & Mrs. James Thomas Mrs. Annie Troost Ms. Dee Van Dam Mr. & Mrs. Andy Van Dyk Mr. & Mrs. John G. Van Dyk Mr. & Mrs. Ben Van Ingen Mr. & Mrs. Bill Van Leeuwen Mrs. Louise Van Veen Mr. & Mrs. Pete Van Vliet Ms. Thelma Van Vliet Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel Mrs. Corrie Vander Dussen Mrs. Janice Vander Leest Mr. & Mrs. Dick Vander Meer Mrs. Irene Vander Pol Mr. & Mrs. Dale Vander Tuig Mr. & Mrs. Al Vander Ploeg Mr. Derek Vander Ploeg Mr. & Mrs. Michael Vanderpool Mr. & Mrs. Tom Van’t Land Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Veen Mr. & Mrs. Eudell Vis Dr. & Mrs. Gary Voorman Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Voortman Ms. Jennifer Ward Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Westenbroek Mr. Myron Wester Mr. & Mrs. Todd Wester Mr. & Mrs. Roger Whitman Mr. & Mrs. Mike Wiersma Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Wiersma Mr. & Mrs. Pete Wiersma Mr. & Mrs. Garreth Wybenga Miss Michelle Wynia Mr. & Mrs. Greg Young Miss Jenny Zeedyk Mr. & Mrs. Gary Zondervan Mr. & Mrs. Case Zwart

Mr. & Mrs. John Jansen Mr. & Mrs. Jim Jansma Mrs. Nadine Jongsma Mr. & Mrs. Robert Juarez Mr. & Mrs. Don Klein Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kloosterman Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kuhl Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lambooy Mr. & Mrs. James Lee Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ligtenberg Mr. & Mrs. Henry Luth Mr. & Mrs. Gerrit Macleane Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Madewell Mr. & Mrs. Chester McNamara Mrs. Betty Meendering Mr. & Mrs. Ted Mejan Mrs. Greta Miersma Mr. & Mrs. Henry Miersma Mr. & Mrs. Paul Miersma Mr. & Mrs. David Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Eric Mooberry Mrs. Janice Mouw Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mulder Ms. Sheri Mulder Mr. & Mrs. Rick Mumbleau Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Musser Mr. & Mrs. Mike Musser Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nanninga Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Ogura Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Oliver Ms. Kimberly Olvera Mrs. Jo Overgaauw Mr. & Mrs. Alan Parkes Mr. & Mrs. David Parkes Ms. Susan Pastoor Mr. & Mrs. David PonTell Mr. & Mrs. Larry Rardin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Reichert Mr. & Mrs. Charles Requa Mr. & Mrs. John Rietkerk Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Sanders Mr. Jon Schaap Mr. & Mrs. Al Scheenstra Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Seadschlag Mr. & Mrs. David Seidenfeld Mrs. Anne Siegersma Mr. & Mrs. Jason Siegersma Mr. & Mrs. David Slager Mr. & Mrs. Ron Smith Mr. & Mrs. Russell Smith

Congrats to The Class of 1979 for winning the Alumni Challenge for this year’s Annual Drive. GO KNIGHTS!

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Fear Conquered

by Regina Wang, Marketing Coordinator

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Starting fall 2014, the K-6 students will experience math in a new different way, thanks to the adoption of a new curriculum — Singapore Math.

When a math problem showed up on the screen, Rick Jasper’s 5th grade class suddenly became quiet. They each took out a small rectangular piece of paper and, after some pondering, began to draw. Within 10 minutes, out of the scraggy doodling came the answer to the problem.

Grant Kennedy, 11, said he enjoyed using drawing to solve math problems because he could visualize all the steps. If he made a mistake, he could check the steps and figure out where he forgot to carry.

“I used to hate word problems,” Grant said. “I like math a lot more now.”

Since Mr. Jasper introduced model drawing, a core strategy of Singapore Math, Grant has improved his grade from a C to a B+. Delighted to see the change, his parents asked him what happened. He told them it was some really cool math-solving technique that involved drawing and that came from a country he knew little about.

This coming fall, Ontario Christian Schools will officially adopt Singapore Math as its math curriculum for K-6.

A tiny island nation in Southeast Asia with a population of 5.4 million, Singapore is the world champion when it comes to mathematics. In 2012, 4th graders in Singapore ranked first in math and second in science. Comparatively, the U.S. ranked tenth in math and sixth in science, according to the Trends In International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).

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some students reach 5th grade, they already tell themselves that they are bad at math, and it becomes a selffulfilling prophecy. By then teachers spend more time on remedial work than advancement. With Singapore Math, there is hope, Jasper said, as the strength of Singapore Math is to re-ignite interest in math in students through drawing.

Traditionally, teachers would teach students many strategies to solve word problems, Jasper explained. What would happen was that students had the tools but didn’t know how to apply them. With Singapore Math, there is one tool -- model drawing -- and students can apply it to division, multiplication, fraction, and multi-step problems.

Most importantly, the drawing method helps students to understand the problem by illustrating each step on paper, Jasper said.

“I’m seeing better results,” he said. “The earlier we’re exposed to it, the more results we will see.”

Teachers at Calvin Christian School, a Pre-K to 12 school in Escondido, have already seen results since they adopted Singapore Math three years ago. Kathy Zuidema, who teaches kindergarten at Calvin Christian, said her class enjoys math so much that she has lengthened the math time from 30 to 50 minutes.

“My kids love math,” Zuidema said, adding that her students gravitate toward Singapore Math thanks to its specifically designed games and logical, developmental nature.

“In the U.S. we teach junk food math, how to get answers, but kids can’t understand it,” said Jasper, who is Grant’s 5th grade teacher and has been giving his students a taste of the new curriculum. “They know how to get the answer but don’t understand the question.”

Fourth grade teacher Elaine Memmelaar said that she has seen the impact since Calvin Christian implementing the new curriculum three years ago; not only do the students have a better grasp of math concepts, but their standardized test results have skyrocketed.

Not only do American students find math confusing, they tend to find it intimidating, according to Jasper. He has seen a phenomenon over and over again: by the time

“Almost every student advanced two years or more from the scores they had the year before,” said Memmelaar, who is Jasper’s sister.

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After visiting Calvin Christian and comparing different curriculum options, Ontario Christian decided to go with Singapore Math.

Dallas Cargile agreed with her classmates. In addition to seeing her grade jump from a B- to an A-, she said her math phobia had lost its grip on her.

Jasper has done some trial runs on his students. Already he has seen the results. Not only have their grades improved, they have grown to appreciate math.

“In the past, I would see the question but I wouldn’t know what to do,” Dallas said. “Now I have a number one way. I’m enjoying story problems a lot more and it’s becoming easy.”

“I’ve seen a number of students who were scared of math. Now they’re loving it,” he said.

And there is nothing else that gives Jasper -- who has taught at OC for 34 years, and has taught his former students’ children -- more joy than to hear this.

When he asked his students if they liked the new method, almost every hand shot up.

“It’s way easier to do problem-solving when it’s all in front of you.”

“I’m seeing better results,” he said. “The earlier we’re exposed to it, the more results we will see.”

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“It helps you with fractions, too.”

“It’s really easy and fun.”

(L) Fifth graders Dallas Cargile and Grant Kennedy display their model drawing, a problem-solving technique from Singapore Math. (C & R) Even though Singapore Math will not be officially adopted as the K-6 math curriculum until this coming fall, Rick Jasper has been giving his 5th graders a taste of it. He is excited to see them liking and understanding math much more than before.

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Service Learning Report

A Journey of Transformation A group of Ontario Christian students spent their spring break in Jackson, Mississippi, serving the community and studying the Bible with Civil Rights leader John Perkins.

Two juniors, Riley Ruiz and Jonathan Escobedo, share how this experience has challenged and shaped them.

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by Regina Wang, Marketing Coordinator

At left, Riley Ruiz ‘15 had the opportunity to study the Bible with Dr. John Perkins. Above, those who served in Jackson, Mississippi this Easter break said the trip has stretched their faith in a positive way.

After working long hours in 80 degree-heat with humidity, Jonathan Escobedo was ready to call it a day. A request for ice sent him to a local market. Exhausted, Jonathan was reluctant but agreed to go. His tiredness vanished when the street where the market was located came into view. The locals who accompanied him told him it was the most run-down street in Jackson, Mississippi.

“It struck me such inequality exists between us and them,” said Jonathan ‘15. “I remember praying that night, asking God, ‘Would there ever be equality there?’”

He still thinks about the purpose behind this experience since he returned from Jackson, where he and his teammates worked with the John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation during Easter break. This trip was the capstone of their year-long class in Principles of Biblical Justice; where they studied God’s heart for shalom -- peace, goodness, fullness, justice -- and how far humans have departed from

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God’s commands to care for the poor. They also read books

by John Perkins, who has dedicated his life to loving his enemies and advocating reconciliation across racial and economic lines.

When the students visited Mendenhall, a city with a population of 2,550, they recalled it was where Dr. Perkins was arrested and tortured by policemen in 1969. Son of a sharecropper, Perkins grew up in poverty with his grandmother when his mother died and his father abandoned him. He fled Mississippi after his older brother, a veteran with a Purple Heart, was shot to death by a deputy marshal. He moved to Southern California, and, by God’s grace, became a Christian and later a pastor. Sensing a call from God, he moved his family to Mississippi to start ministries, sharing the Good News to the poor. Meanwhile, he saw the systemic injustice permeating in the lives of the poor -- police brutality, unpaved streets, school segregation, just to name a few. He decided to preach the Good News and boycott white-owned stores in Mendenhall to demand better living conditions for the blacks.

As Riley Ruiz ‘15 trod on the same place where the boycotters encountered the police more than 40 years ago, she heard a Christian music station blaring “Do Something” by Matthew West. She couldn’t believe how timely the song was. Here is how the lyrics go: “Well, I just couldn’t bear the thought of People living in poverty Children sold into slavery The thought disgusted me

In the morning the students had the honor of studying the Bible with Dr. Perkins, a prolific author who holds 11 honorable doctorates from universities including Wheaton, Seattle Pacific, and University of Virginia at Lynchburg. The students were surprised to see that Dr. Perkins, now well into his 80’s, had a great, infectious laugh and sometimes more energy than they did.

“I’ve never seen anyone more in love with God,” Riley said of Dr. Perkins.

They were also surprised to see that he didn’t look back into the past, recounting his sufferings or accomplishments. Instead he wanted to know all about them. He joked with them and gave them nicknames. Spending time with him made Riley realize the purpose of her trip.

“It’s rare to see kids stand up for their faith, and that’s what he ultimately wants -- people who are bold in their faith and get out of their comfort zone.”

She saw his hope in action as the staff of John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation taught the children computer, music and Bible lessons, to help them become Christian leaders in their neighborhood.

When it was time to leave Jackson, Riley cried, remembering the pain of poverty as well as the love that Dr. Perkins and his staff had for Jackson. The concept of shalom became real for her. She thought about her faith, how she let her busy schedule as a softball and soccer player dictate her devotional time with God. Now she sets time aside specifically for reading the Bible and journaling before going to sleep.

“It made me realize that before the trip I did not devote enough time to Christ as much as He deserves.

He deserves a lot more than what I gave him.”

So, I shook my fist at Heaven Said, ‘God, why don’t You do something?’

He said, ‘I did, I created you’” She thought about Dr. Perkins who left a comfortable life in California to march for a reason bigger than himself.

“As Christians, God calls us to do something,” Riley said. “I was shocked it wasn’t just our job to live a life of service in Jackson but everywhere we are.”

She and Jonathan agreed that just as important as seeing their personal lives changed by the trip, they wanted to bring the passion and love back to Ontario Christian. Their eyes are opened, and they have started seeing students in school who could use some love and encouragement. Jonathan started to invite a fellow classmate to have lunch with him and his friends. Riley takes the time to look at other students in the eye, saying hi with a smile. To be Christian leaders, they learned, means to take the extra mile to love those around them.

The trip to Jackson has transformed how he looks at life, Jonathan said. He now has a burning desire to help others.

One idea he is thinking about is to become a firefighter after college. Being a firefighter means sacrificing one’s own security and comfort and to give back to the community, he said.

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Following God in the Medical Field alumni news

Dr. Todd Westra ‘83

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by Regina Wang, Marketing Coordinator

“That’s the joy of being a Christian -- We are always able to see God’s hands, looking back.”

As Todd Westra ‘83 strolled down the passageway of Kaiser Permanente’s Ontario Medical Center, he greeted the staff by name. He joked with nurses and thanked a custodian for giving him some of the best tamales he had ever tasted. His voice was calm and manners mild, and people gravitated toward him.

He seemed to be exactly where he belonged.

But Westra, Assistant Area Medical Director of Kaiser Permanente’s Fontana and Ontario Medical Centers, said being a doctor was never on his radar growing up. In fact, he thought he would become an architect after taking four years of drafting class with Mr. Swangel at Ontario Christian Schools. While his journey to a profession in medicine was filled with twists and turns, he thanked God for pointing him along the way.

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“Not every day is a perfect day, but you should have the peace of knowing you’re doing what you’re passionate about,” Westra said. “I took the long road; sometimes you don’t know everything, and it takes you a little longer.”

Now Westra can see how God has prepared him for the next step, in ways he was not aware of at the time. Calling his OC teachers “vessels of God’s love and guidance,” he appreciated their love, wisdom and passion. It was Mrs. Berniklau who challenged him to live by faith. Mr. Hamming opened his eyes to God’s creation in everything -- from Shakespeare to football. And it was Mr. Swangel who taught him the art of architecture, and what it meant to be wellprepared in everything.

After he graduated in the OC class of 1983 -- the class with the highest college acceptance rate compared to all previous years -- he followed his parents’ footsteps to Calvin College, where he met his wife, Joan. They have two daughters, Allyx ‘09 and Tori ‘16. He started out majoring in architecture.

With time, he felt a calling to work with people. Medicine crossed his mind, but the academic confidence was not yet there. He decided to pursue psychology.

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After completing his bachelor of arts degree at California State University, Fullerton, he attended the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary. There he obtained his master’s degree in psychology. Yet he continued to feel a call to medicine. By this time, Joan was an RN working at Huntington Memorial in Pasadena. He used to sit in the medical library at Huntington while waiting for her to finish her shift. With Joan’s support, he decided to pursue medicine. He spent another two years studying biological sciences and chemistry at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Finally, he was admitted to Loma Linda University School of Medicine at age 27.

Though his journey to the medical field was winding, Westra can see how God used that time to develop what would be used later in his career.

“He also used that time to build my trust in Him to provide me the skills to do whatever he had in store for my life,” Westra said.

After graduating from medical school, he did a Family Medicine residency at Kaiser’s Fontana Medical Center. Without intentions of being a leader, he was elected to be the chief resident. Later, he was promoted to become the Physician in Charge at the former Kaiser clinic in Ontario, where he grew up going as a child. A highlight for Westra was being sent to Harvard Business School for the Executive Leadership Program.

“Although I had almost no business and management training, my organization supported me educationally all along the way,” he said.

A few years ago Kaiser closed the Ontario clinic -- and it asked Westra to be the lead physician in the opening of a brand-new $575 million medical center in Ontario. That was when his architecture and psychology background came into play. He led his staff to create a healing environment and a healthy, invigorating work culture. In terms of service and safety, the Ontario Medical Center is ranked in the 99th percentile in the nation.

“People are very hungry for leaders who are humble, compassionate and vulnerable,” he said. “Modeling Christ’s selfless love as a leader is about making sure those around you are successful.”

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Meghan Ward ‘08

by Regina Wang, Marketing Coordinator When Meghan Ward ‘08 bid farewell to her close-knit Italian family to move to Illinois for college, it was difficult.

In retrospect, Ward, now a medical school student, said it was the one of the best decisions she’d made in life, next to marrying her high school best friend, Kristoffer Y’Deen ‘08.

It was at Wheaton College -- considered the Harvard of Christian universities -- God spoke to her about her future of becoming a doctor.

“I’m supposed to be a Gospel-bringing doctor and an advocate for people who can’t speak for themselves,” said Ward, who is a second-year medical school student at University of Southern California.

Her spiritual journey began at Ontario Christian Schools, where she had attended since kindergarten.

“When it came to Bible literacy, I was above my peers in college,” Ward said. “I want to tell kids to pay attention to Bible Class, because it matters.”

Ward also thanks OC for her close group of friends. It made a difference in her relationship with God to be surrounded by peers who loved Jesus and tried to follow God. It was also at OC where she took a biology class with Mr. Luke Blacquiere that sparked her interest in medicine.

“I sensed God told me that doing both meant taking more faith in Him… He’ll provide everything for me,” she said.

“He gave me two huge challenges: being a wife and being a doctor.”

It was also during a prayer time that God gave her confidence about a calling in medicine. Taking a step of faith and knowing that she wanted to be back in Los Angeles, she applied for only five medical schools, and she was accepted to USC, the school of her choice.

But Ward had no idea the bigger surprise that would follow next. After she moved to Pasadena, she discovered that her next door neighbor was a boy she grew up with at OC, Kristoffer Y’Deen, who graduated from Life Pacific Bible College and works as a construction manager for The Irvine Company. The two reconnected. Two years later, they were engaged. Their wedding was in June.

“We both love the city of Los Angeles. It’s our heart,” she said. “We want to take care of people there. He wants to help a city run in a way to take care of people. I want to take care of people one at a time.”

Ward wants to encourage students at her alma mater to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness as they are to make important decisions.

“Whatever you decide to do, do not step forward without God,” she said. “Don’t get distracted from what’s most important in life. Chasing your dream is meaningless without God.” q Meghan Ward is on her way to becoming a doctor.

A valedictorian of her class, Ward traveled 2,000 miles northeast to Wheaton, Illinois. Looking back, she sees that God prepared her for a calling in medicine step by step.

For example, during her four years at Wheaton, she worked as a resident assistant and later an assistant resident director -- an experience that taught her how to love and care for people. As she counseled young women who struggled with eating disorders, she learned that being a doctor meant being a caretaker who was first of all relational.

“It pushed me to my limits and challenged me to love them,” she said. “I felt so grateful for these girls who let me take care of them -- I miss them.”

Once, during her junior year in college, she took time off studying for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) to pray to God. Knowing the demanding nature of the medical profession, she told God she could either be a wife or a doctor. She was surprised by God’s response.

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Following God Through Playing Pro Basketball in Europe

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by Regina Wang, Marketing Coordinator With a basketball in one hand and a toddler in another, Stacy (Nanninga) Zamroz ‘05 never thought she would be living in France, Sweden, Spain, and many unknown parts of the world to come.

“This is never something I imagined for my life, but I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Zamroz said of her life as a basketballplaying globetrotter.

Basketball has been the theme of Zamroz’s life. Her father taught her how to play as a child; then a childhood hobby morphed into a passion, which led to a college scholarship, and eventually to her husband, Ryan.

Her athletic proficiency advanced during her time at Ontario Christian Schools, as she participated in many sports, with the goal of playing basketball in college. She recalls that her faith also bloomed.

(Top) The Zamroz family: Ryan, Stacy and Vera. (Bottom): Both Stacy (in white) and Ryan (in dark blue) have enjoyed playing professional basketball abroad.

“OC played a huge role in my spiritual development,” Zamroz said. “Being in a Christian school helps me stay grounded.”

Their years abroad have taught them to trust God through uncertainties. Indeed, people they met at churches have often blessed them as they translated for Stacy’s hospital visits and gave little Vera a car seat. Their families have often visited them, bringing them love and support. They are grateful for the people who have helped them ease the transition of moving from country to country.

She misses the weekly chapel time -- a time for her to stay focused on God -- and the daily Bible class, from which she learned more than just history. She still remembers her 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Betsy Blackman, who, she said, invested in her students’ lives.

In 2009 she married Ryan Zamroz, whom she met at Master’s College. Since then Ryan has been playing professional basketball in Australia, Sweden, France, and the United Kingdom. They currently live in Spain, where Stacy played a short stint. In 2013, their daughter, Vera, was born in Avignon, France.

They joke that they are now experts in packing. They have also learned an important lesson over and over again.

“Every summer we don’t know what we’d be doing next,” Stacy said. “We trust God where he leads us.” q

Dr. Todd Westra, continued from page 10 practice Family Medicine at the Ontario facility. Many of his patients have been with him for his 15 year career; he knows their stories, their joys, and their struggles. He said he enjoys being part of his patients’ lives.

Larry Oliver, Associate Medical Group Administrator, who is his leadership partner, said Westra has done all things well.

“People light up whenever they see Dr. Westra,” Oliver said. “This man has a great heart and a great mind.

He nourishes us every day.”

Westra had not pictured himself as a doctor or a leader, but now knows that was what God had in mind all along.

“That’s the joy of being a Christian -- We are always able to see God’s hands, looking back.” q

Alumni!

What’s Your Story?

Email your story to Nicole DeVries at ndevries@ocschools.org or call (909) 983-4644.

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Legacy and Vision:

Introducing the Harm & Zwaantina te Velde Memorial Scholarship

By Dianne De Groot , Director of Admissions & Development

(L) Harm and Zwaantina devoted themselves to Christian education. (R) The te Velde family Advocating for Christian education was always on the mind of Harm te Velde, a Dutch immigrant, a dairyman and the father of seven children. That’s why when Harm and his wife, Zwaantina (known to us as ‘Swannie’), sold 100 acres of land in 1969, they established the Artevel Foundation to support Kingdom causes Thanks to the Artevel Foundation and its unswerving commitment to Christian education, we are excited to introduce the Harm & Zwaantina te Velde Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming year to an Ontario Christian Schools student with financial need who has a strong work ethic and Christian commitment.

The Artevel Foundation is contributing $100,000 to the Endowment Foundation for the sole purpose of funding this scholarship. We are grateful for Harm and Swannie’s vision and legacy; their faithfulness to God has our highest respect.

We also miss them dearly. Swannie left us just a few years ago at the age of 99, with Harm passing away in 1990. The family is carrying on the work of the foundation.

It has been a real privilege to work with the Artevel Foundation this past year. It is very inspiring to witness their generosity and vision for God’s kingdom work in Christian education. In addition to generous financial support, Harm and Swannie were actively involved in Ontario as well as Bellflower Christian Schools, where their children attended. They are remembered on the Endowment Wall of Remembrance in the J.N. Albers Chapel.

“A man there was, they called him mad. The more he gave, the more he had,” Harm quoted John Bunyan in a presentation given to the Ontario Christian School Board in 1965. He then cited Matthew 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” This is exactly how Harm and Swannie lived their lives. They blessed Ontario Christian Schools with this Kingdom perspective and God-honoring example.

We would like to invite and encourage any other family that has established a charitable foundation to contact Dianne De Groot at ddgroot@ocschools.org or (909) 983-4644 to set up an appointment to discuss the possibility of including Ontario Christian Schools on their list of organizations to receive charitable gifts that will benefit Christian education and the next generation. q

“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.

One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts” — Psalm 145: 3-4

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(Above) Ruth Parkes and Brian Swanson, Director of Athletics at Cal Poly Pomona, at the induction ceremony on February 7.

“I try to show through my actions that God is my Savior. That’s what I learned from OC.”

(L) Ruth Parkes was inducted into Cal Poly Pomona Athletics Hall of Fame this year.

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Ruth Parkes (Van’t Land) Inducted into Cal Poly Pomona Hall of Fame

by Regina Wang, Marketing Coordinator Ruth Parkes (Van’t Land) is probably one of the most selfeffacing people you will meet. Wearing a T-shirt and minimal make-up, she looks at you with a quiet strength. People have used these words to describe her: hardworking, committed, fiercely competitive but extremely humble.

She doesn’t talk about her accomplishments, but they are too stunning to be overlooked: a three-time all-American women soccer player, Division II Player of the Year, two-time CCAA female athlete of the year. Most recently, she was inducted into Cal Poly Pomona Athletics Hall of Fame this year for her accomplishments at both Cal Poly Pomona and in the CCAA. She ranks first at Cal Poly and the CCAA in goals (76), assists (29), and points (181).

her senior year of college. The couple now has a 3-yearold boy named Aaron and is expecting a newborn this July.

She likes to joke that she enjoys sports so much that she is married to an athletic director.

Right before she graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in hospitality management, Parkes was drafted to play professional soccer for the Philadelphia Charge. At first the newlyweds were all ready to move across the country for the next biggest adventure of their lives. They changed their mind after they asked God. “I didn’t go,” she said. “God didn’t want us to go.”

When asked to describe how she led her team to an appearance in the 1999 national championship game, “We just had great team chemistry” was all she said.

In retrospect, she can see reasons that God stopped their plan. The Philadelphia Charge folded within three years, and she would have been unable to graduate from college due to missing one course.

Her exceptional talent for soccer became obvious to all when she started as a kindergartener at Ontario Christian Schools. It was hard for her sit still in the classroom.

Parkes didn’t wave goodbye to soccer altogether. She joined Ajax America Women, a semi-professional team in Palos Verdes.

“I was a tomboy,” said Parkes ‘97. “I was always out in the field playing with all the boys during recess.”

She now works as a facility manager for Dr. Bob’s Hand Crafted Ice Creams, a high-end gourmet ice cream shop that National Geographic ranked number two in the nation and that is famous for its Scharffen Berger Blackberry Chip flavor among others.

As an athlete at OC she remembers the bus rides to different games, all the teammates laughing together and cheering for one another. The closeness of community is what she has come to miss the most.

“Girls from OC are still my closest friends,” she said. “We have the same faith and beliefs.”

It was also the OC community that pulled her through some of the toughest times in her life. When Parkes was an infant, her mother was diagnosed with acute porphyria, a disorder that left her paralyzed from waist down. Whenever her mother had to make visit to the ICU, the community from OC and First United Reformed Church (formerly known as First Chino Reformed Church) took Ruth and her siblings, making sure they had clean socks and hot dinners.

She still remembers Tim Hoekstra tutoring her in algebra and meals brought by Dianne De Groot, as well as encouragements from former superintendent Eleanor Den Hartigh. She treasures those formative times of her life.

“I try to show through my actions that God is my Savior. That’s what I learned from OC.” q Among many of her achievements, Ruth Parkes (R) was a three-time all-American women soccer player and two-time CCAA female athlete of the year.

“They all have their families,” she said. “For them to give and take care of us… that was incredible. Our family is very grateful.”

The family has deep ties to OC: Her mother, Marcia Van’t Land (Voortman), was a graduate of 1964, and her father, Tom Van’t Land, was the varsity softball and assistant soccer coach.

Her sister, Debbie Peters ’92, married a fellow OC graduate, Craig Peters ’92. Her brother, Luke Van’t Land ’95, was a valedictorian and introduced her to his best friend, David Parkes ’95, who is the athletic director and the assistant high school principal at OC. The two married in 2000, right before

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High School Graduation

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2014 High School Grads Name of Graduate Further Education Major Teo James Albers Colorado State University Civil Engineering Brent David Anton Cal Baptist University Marketing Josiah Scott Apgar CSU Fullerton Biomedical Studies Meron D. Ashenafi CSU Pomona Biology Christina Marie Baith Calvin College Secondary Education-Math Symphony Aspen Barnes Pepperdine University Nutritional Science Winter Ruth Bateman Cal Baptist University Public Relations Joshua Caleb Bayliss CSU San Bernadino Graphic Design Stephanie Lyn Bercich Cal Baptist University Nursing Jared Anthony Bitanga Cal Baptist University Pre-Dentistry Tiffany Kathryn Bogea Life Pacific College Psychology Travis Alan Booth Cal Baptist University Criminal Justice Samuel Leo Bourque Employment April LaRee Bravo Mt. SAC & transfer Psychology Diana Consuelo Cardenas UC Irvine English David Edward Cellier Op. Engineers - Apprenticeship Operating Engineer Yeeun Choi (Irene) Korea University Economics Jared Michael Chrisman Cal Baptist University Civil Engineering Kaylee Elizabeth de Falkenberg Cal Baptist University Psychology Nicholas Anthony DeVries Cal Baptist University Undeclared Ashley Nicole Dimaculangan CSU San Marcos Pre-Health Sciences Natalie Lynn Dzhandzhapanyan US Naval Academy Mathematics Shadi Feliz Ebrahimi Fullerton College-CSU Pomona Psychology Austin Dakota Eide Cal Baptist University History Kelsey Leigh Eskew UC Irvine Nursing Jordyn Brooke Es’kue Syracuse University Psychology Reece Patric Ezell Cal Baptist University Software Engineering Lauren Mishele Feather Azusa Pacific University Music Education Zachariah James Fitch Trinity Christian College Business Finance Noah Richard Ghotbi UC Irvine Undeclared Joseph James Giancola CSU Pomona Aerospace Engineering Morgan Brooke Gillam Vanguard University Psychology Chloe Olivia-Pham Gonzales Cal Baptist University Psychology/Business Damon Richard Haagsma Grand Canyon University Accounting Jonah Daniel Hamilton Biola University Undeclared Brandon Jeffrey Hatfield Texas Christian University Sports Broadcasting Emily Alexa Hauptman Azusa Pacific University Nursing Mariana Gabriela Herrera Vanguard University Psychology Wendy Yojani Herrera George Fox University Sociology Taylor Leigh Holcomb Biola University Pre-Physical Therapy Yuwen Hu (Mandy) UC Santa Cruz Economics Austin Ronald Jones Biola University Business Administration Dominic Joton Jordan San Jose State University Civil Engineering Tyler Devon Juetten George Fox University Biology Preston Jacob Kiledjian Providence Christian College Business/Communications Christopher Robert Krausman Cal Baptist University Photography Jake Allen Landreth Creighton University Political Science Brooke Taylor Lanting Cal Baptist University Psychology/Sociology Michael Dymus Lawrence Azusa Pacific University Psychology Aaron Pineda Layos Cal Baptist University Nursing Katherine Noelle Lazo Art Center College of Design Illustration Major Justin Hyunwoo Lee UC San Diego Biology Andres Jovan Leon Azusa Pacific University Business Yuyao Li (Cindy)

UC San Diego Bio-Chemistry Benjamin James Long Cal Baptist University Mechanical Engineering Tiara Marie Luis Biola University Comm. Science & Disorders Dan Luo (Cathy) CSU Pomona Hospitality Madison Rae Madewell Bethel College (IN) Engineering/Education Blake Ashmen Manning University of Montana Western Business Administration Anyssa Licon Medina Grand Canyon University Nursing Robert Eric Mendez Westmont College Kinesiology Alexis Marie Mills Whittier College Kinesiology Kayla Noelle Moore Azusa Pacific University Nursing Mariah Kathleen Moore Cal Baptist University Psychology Cassidy Michelle Mount CSU Fullerton Kinesiology Hailey Elizabeth Mount Cal Baptist University Psychology Brandon Scott Mouw Cal Baptist University Business Administration Thanyathip Nantapramote (Kik) Art Institute of California Fashion Design Scott Charles Nelsen CSU Pomona Business Administration Kaitlin Anissa Nunez Vanguard University Theatre Arts

Adrian Osman Ana Alexandra Paez Savannah Marie Perez-Perez Mary Jane Portillo Josue Ramirez Athena Joan Raya Darian Elizabethanne Reidman Anthony Lawrence Roland Amberly Ann Ruiz Amanda Maree Schelbauer Gabriella Rebecca Segura Dominic Aaron Serna Derek Scott Shacklett Logan Michael Sharp Wenxiao She (Pearson) Ryan Richard Silver Chasse’ Hunter Sodemann Justin Roy Tazelaar Tristen W. Teague Dominique Kayla Thomas Michael Christopher Samuel Hayley Elizabeth Thompson John St. Vincent Underwood Jessica Ashley Van Iwaarden Derek Arie Van Leeuwen Collin Edward Castillo Vestino Ashley Rose Vidaurri Ryan Duane Voortman Gavin Syros Wade Julian Dean Williams Olivia Kishawn Wilson Shaye Leigh Worley Junlong Wu (West) Hui Xiao (Karen)

CSU Pomona Business Administration CSU San Marcos Computer Science Cal Baptist University Pre-Med Grand Canyon University Nursing Riverside City College & transfer CSU Kinesiology Cal Baptist University Business Administration Riverside City College & transfer Kinesiology Chaffey College & transfer CSU Kinesiology Northern Arizona University Liberal Studies/Education Providence Christian College Liberal Arts/Business Azusa Pacific University Kinesiology Lindenwood University (IL) Communications Cal Baptist University Criminal Justice US Navy Azusa Pacific University Marketing Chaffey College & transfer Education/History US Coast Guard Academy Engineering Cal Baptist University Engineering Riverside Comm. College & transfer Nutrition Azusa Pacific University Psychology Thomas Embry-Riddle University (AZ) Aeronautical Engineering UC Los Angeles Psychology Grand Canyon University Sports Business University of Northern Colorado Athletic Training Linfield College (OR) Psychology Cal Baptist University Business Cal Baptist University Nursing Grand Canyon University Nursing CSU Fullerton Computer Engineering Cal Baptist University Kinesiology Chaffey College Web Design Cal Baptist University Criminal Justice University of Nebraska, Lincoln Business Administration UC Los Angeles Biology

VALEDICTORIANS Hayley Thompson, Hui Xiao (Karen) SALUTATORIANS Yeeun Choi (Irene), Jared Chrisman, Joseph Giancola, Scott Nelsen CLASS OFFICERS President – Amanda Schelbauer Vice President – Taylor Holcomb Treasurer – Symphony Barnes

Class 2014: 104 students 97% seeking higher education Students attending: • Directly to 4-year schools:......................................... 89% • Community college and transfer: ..............................6% • Community College Only: ...........................................2% • Work/Military: ..................................................................3% • Calif. Christian Colleges ............................................. 45% • Out of Ca. Christian Colleges .................................... 13% • Calif. State Universities ................................................ 13% • University of California ..................................................8% • California private university ..........................................2% • Out of State public .........................................................5% • Technical or specific trade colleges .......................... 3% $3,560,323 offered for one year in scholarships, grants, work/study and student loans to the Class of 2014 from the various colleges. $1,395,665 accepted for one year from the colleges selected.

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Fine Arts Festival 2014

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by Teresa Teune, 6th grade teacher This past March, many of Ontario Christian’s 5th through 8th graders were honored to participate in the annual Fine Arts Festival. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their God-given talents. Other participating schools included Calvin Christian, Redlands Christian, Valley Christian, and Crystal Cathedral.

This festival is an opportunity for students to compete in multiple fine arts events such as vocal, instrumental, and band related musical numbers. Our school scored very highly over all.

Ontario Christian’s middle school band, under the leadership of Mr. Tim Vande Griend, received the highest rating. To God be the glory!

In addition, there were multiple speaking and writing categories students participated in. The 5th-6th grade and 7th-8th grade plays are always such a treat to watch. Monologues of both a serious and comic nature are also inspiring. One of the favorite events to watch and participate in is the Knowledge Bowl. This competition is a small team of middle schoolers that competes against one school at a time. Questions relate to all subjects covered at school. Our middle school took first place! Congratulations to all participants this past year. q

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Paulo for a week and worked with the 5th graders at Pan American Christian Academy (PACA), where Superintendent Ryan Groen served as a principal

between 2000-2004. The Brazilian students beamed with excitement when he taught them how to play Star Wars with their brand-new trumpets and clarinets. Wesley Pentendo, PACA’s band director, thanked Vande Griend for his help to start the middle school band. In November Pentendo visited OC to observe the band and choir programs. The Brazil trip’s highlights included tasting Brazilian barbeque for the first time. “I knew I liked meat, but I didn’t know something like this existed,” Vande Griend said. q

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

This year’s auction was delightful and filled with laughter. See you next year!

We Did It! $152,000! We went OVER our Goal of $100,000.

by Nicole DeVries, Events Coordinator This year’s Annual Benefit Auction & Dinner was held on March 28 and over 230 guests enjoyed the night at Los Serranos Country Club with friendly competitive bidding, delicious food and fellowship. We listened to OC’s very own talented 5th grader Alicia Joy Volinski sing for our enjoyment and had a wonderful auctioneer, Zack Krone, who kept the bidding lively.

Thank you to the Los Serranos Country Club owners and current OC family Ron and Hollie Kramer for letting us hold this year’s event at their establishment again.

Benefit Auction. We are now able to fully implement the 1:1 technology in all of the student’s grades 7-12! This year’s auction helped with infrastructure, support services, and the final phase of start-up costs that gives OC students the resources they need to be Christian Leaders!

We ended the exciting evening with a little rockin’ and rollin’ thanks to the 5.1-magnitude earthquake. It was an unforgettable night for our attendees, and God truly did bless the evening for so many. q

We also want to thank everyone who gave so generously to our auction through donations, sponsorships, attendance, volunteering and purchasing items. Special thanks to an alumnus who reached out to his business contacts and raised over $19,000 in sponsorships prior to the event and then challenged us all to match a gift. This was our 3rd and final year of raising funds for Innovations for Learning Initiative at our Annual

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

— 2 Corinthians 9:8

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Grandparents’ Day

Gifts that Keep on Giving!

by Jan Westra, grandparent of five OC students this year Our prayer through the years has been, “Lord, send persons into the lives of our children and grandchildren that will leave lasting values and unforgettable role models for them to emulate”. That prayer has been answered over and over again as we observe the remarkable teachers and students in the Ontario Christian family.

Both of us have been involved in education for many years–mostly in the public school forum. It was always exciting for me to teach and for my husband to work as a psychologist. However, the beauty of Christian education has been seen in the overt demonstrations and classroom teaching about our God as Creator and the source of an everlasting love for each individual. We are so happy for this choice of education for our children and grandchildren. To know God’s love is to be able to live securely and with purpose! The world will be gifted by them!

As we looked around the campus on Grandparents’ Day, our hearts were lifted in praise for the marvelous opportunity with which our children and grandchildren have been gifted. There was a joy that each teacher radiated for her work! The children were so delighted to show and demonstrate the concepts taught–both the physical and spiritual aspects of their education seemed to be connected in their minds.

As the groups sang in the church, preceding the open house at the school, there was a sincerity and joy in the music, and the presentations were awesome! The openness of their worship was so remarkable. Seeing speech and music so well performed was evidence of the school’s desire to see the arts as an integral part of the curriculum. It was a time of praise and worship for all of us listening–a timely message for Good Friday!

From the times past, when our own children attended the schools, we have seen a real change in the ways in which students are being taught to ‘live’ and ‘speak’ the Word of God! An example happened just this past week, when a granddaughter (5 years old) asked me where my mother was. I responded that she was living in Heaven with Jesus right now. Her response was, “Oh, then she is really happy!” I was so moved by her absolute surety of her belief in Heaven’s reality. Another time from the past, was when a grandchild explained to me that when a siren was heard outside the classroom, on the streets somewhere, the students immediately “bowed their heads in prayer for the suffering person(s)”. That is teaching “spiritual reality”. We are so aware of that as we walk through the campus and observe–on Grandparents’ Day or whenever.

Grandparents’ Day once again ‘tuned us in’ to the blessing of teachers being professionally teaching the academics, but teaching them as a beautiful part of God’s created reality. Even pictures on the walls of the buildings seem to reflect to the students that they are precious, and ‘matter’ a great deal to the God who made them.

So, know that our hearts just swell with praise to God for having Ontario Christian Schools available for our children and grandchildren. Thank you for a delightful Grandparents’ Day once again! And know that our prayers have been answered most surely, as we continue to watch our offspring being prepared for both this life and for eternity! q

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Dads in Action!

by Regina Wang, Marketing Coordinator The sun was peeking through the cloudy sky a few minutes before 8 a.m. Sandwiched between two mammoth SUVs, Mike Cargile greeted the pedestrians on the crosswalk and as he kept an eye on incoming traffic.

Every morning Cargile, a father of two, manages the orderly traffic in the drop-off section at Ontario Christian Elementary School. Three other dads also join him in this morning routine: Manny Badiola, Jim Flores, and Rene Rodriguez. In the afternoon, the post is manned by retired longtime firefighter, Steve Bierbaum. (For Steve’s story, go to pg.4) “Most volunteer work is done by moms,” Cargile said. “It makes people feel comfortable to see dads out there.”

It makes these men proud to know they are making a difference in the lives of OC families. Before they volunteered as crossing guards, the front office received one phone call after another complaining about the traffic jam, which was habitually congested and hectic. To top it all off, busses used to come through the front entrance to drop off students, intensifying the pandemonium.

Last summer OC staff implemented new driving guidelines for the front parking lot, reversing the direction of the traffic flow to create a more peaceful order. Parents now only come in through the south entrance and leave from the north exit. This change has significantly unclogged Euclid Avenue and made the parking lot a safer place. Now, as Badiola likes to say, it flows like butter.

The crossing guard’s duty is to make the drop-off section as smooth and safe as possible. They said they try to have fun each morning, holding a stop sign before one direction of traffic and waving the other forward.

Their fellow parents appreciate their efforts by handing them cups of hot coffee. Oftentimes they have people wave at them at Costco.

“Hi, you’re the crossing guard,” they greet these men.

They are thankful for flexible work schedules that allow them to serve the OC families every morning. Cargile is an independent filmmaker, and Badiola is a real estate investor and developer. Flores owns a company selling environmental cleaning supplies, while Rodriguez pilots airplanes for a private firm.

“The thing about crossing guards that most people don’t know about… it’s joy,” Cargile said. The highlights of their morning duty include getting to say “good morning” and “have a good day” to students and parents.

(L to R) Rene Rodriguez, Jim Flores, Manny Badiola, & Mike Cargile “It brightens our day and theirs,” he said.

Tips for parents: 1. Put the cell phone down. (Flores said once he was almost hit by a distracted parent driving an SUV.) 2. Pull forward. When parents stop in the middle of the drop-off section, it creates a backlog and makes others veer to the left when students try to cross.

3. Obey the sign. Little do people know that Euclid Avenue is a state highway. When parents make a left out of the north exit, they go against the traffic flow and back up the parking lot. They could also get a ticket from police officers who have been known to hide on the other side of the street. q

Dads and Moms, We Need You at OC! Opportunities to serve: • • • • • • • •

Libraries Crossing guards Room parents Recess and lunch times High school front office Annual Auction and Harvest Festival.

Selling snacks during sports games Speaking or controlling music during the elementary and middle school chapel time.

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High school Talent Show The audience left this year’s talent show feeling mesmerized on Thursday, May 29.

The show, interwoven with skits and dances, pushed the continued battle between the Justice League and zombies to an unprecedented level. For months, over 60 seniors sweated and labored over each detail under Mr. Jon Schaap’s guidance.

Here’s a message from Mr. Schaap: Letting zombies appear in a Christian school “is a way for us to look death in the eye and live to tell the tale... Heroes and villains imbued with superpowers and magic let us experience the world through the eyes of a madman or a ‘god’ but keep our sanity... When we share the power of make-believe murders and monsters, we are celebrating the health, safety, and moral strength of our real lives.”

A score of parents, alumni, teachers and OC fans donated time and skills to bring the historic battle to life. The junior class will have a hard time topping this year’s performance.

Winners: First place: Charity “The Waddy”

Second place: Yvonne Li & Shell Chen, performing “Tonight, I Feel Close to You”

by Mai Kuraki & Sun Yanzi (duet)

Third place: Josiah Apgar, performing “Pirates of the Caribbean”

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Preschool Grandparents Tea

Elementary School Green & Gold Day

Middle School Talent Show

High School Renaissance Rally

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Ronald McDonald House, and our own Ontario Christian elementary and middle schools. The entire Junior class ran the annual Green and Gold Day for the entire elementary school. The day was organized by the ASB Service Committee. The committee was lead by commissioner Megan Manquen and consisted of Lauryn Haringa, Rebecca Wester, Riley Ruiz, Jill Henry, and Xavier Garza. q

The 21st Annual Ontario Christian Boosters Golf Classic Is a Rousing Success!

By Larry Vanden Berge, Athletic Coordinator Friday, May 30, was a historic day for the Ontario Christian Athletic Boosters as a record number of golfers and event and tee sign sponsors converged on beautiful Los Serranos Country Club for an awesome day of fun and fundraising.

clude the momentous event, the individual and team awards were announced and over 50 thrilled raffle and silent auction winners walked away with some fantastic prizes.

The golfers flocked to the club house in the early morning and began the extraordinary spring day with a time of reuniting, a continental breakfast hosted by ClassicPlan Premium Financing and some fine tuning on the driving range. The players were given a goodie bag filled with fun items and a complimentary polo shirt sponsored by Tatgenhorst Farmers Insurance Agency. Then it was off to their carts for welcome and opening prayer by Boosters President Bernie Gabrielse followed by the highly anticipated auction of members of the OC Golf Team by OC Golf coach and Golf Committee Chairman Kevin Knutson. This year’s auction was of particular interest since the OC Golf Team had recently won a CIF Championship by 8 strokes over the 2nd place finisher. The first player up for auction was sophomore Shawn Tsai. Bidding was brisk with the final bid earned by Mitch De Hoog’s foursome for a record $500.

Laughter erupted all around but one more player was available for auction, OC team MVP Yu-Chuan Hsiang. Coach Knutson conducted the spirited bidding with the final bid going to Ron Haringa’s foursome for an astounding $2300!

The Individual Skills winners were as follows. The Senior (60 and over) and Women’s Closest to the Pin winners were Phillip Chom and Darlene Douma and the Men’s flight winner was Todd Jackson. OC freshman Katlyn Walski crushed the Senior and Women’s Longest Drive and OC Boys Soccer Coach Jason Slegers hammered the Men’s Longest Drive. The first place Senior foursome (average age of 60) –Al Scheenstra, Ed Talen, Mitch De Hoog and John Voortman – parlayed their bid of Shawn Tsai to capture the Senior’s crown. Amazingly, even with high schooler Tsai’s age thrown in the mix, the average age of the foursome was still well above 60. The 2013 champion women’s threesome – Val Struiksma, Bev Vander Tuig and Michelle Rispens – added a fourth player this year, Darlene Douma, and still captured the Women’s prize. Could it also be because they were the only Women’s team in the tournament for two years running? We need more women and couples next year! Ron Haringa, Brian Vipond and Darreon and Symon Attema, aided

by OC “ringer” Yu-Chuan Hsiang, garnered 2nd place in the Men’s division, shooting a 17 under-par 55 and winning a card off over 3rd place finishers Kevin Knutson, Calvin Fakkema, Jason Slegers and Nick Koning. The overall 1st place Men’s Champions with a sizzling 20 under-par 52 were the fatherson tandem of Eric and Blake Fikse and Billy and William Mouw.

On that note, the record breaking throng of 145 golfers realized it might be a special day as they broke to their starting tees for the 8:00 a.m. shotgun start and attacked the hilly north course in an enjoyable scramble format. Although the course was packed with skilled golfers and occasional hackers, play moved along nicely as the players enjoyed skills contests, a Krank Driver hole and the M.K.Smith Chevrolet win-a-car hole-in-one contest (no winner this year) and appreciated the all-time high 110 tee signs and their generous sponsors. During play, the teams were well refreshed by volunteers in carts serving water, sodas, and the popular Chick-fil-A sandwich snack.

Five hours later, the teams returned to witness the traditional Helicopter Ball Drop as 400 marked golf balls were dropped on the practice green from a helicopter 100 feet up with just one ball dropping in the hole for the Ball Drop winner. Todd Jackson would later learn that he had won the $500 prize.

The crowd then adjourned to the banquet room to check out a video of their golf swings, watch Power Point loops of their foursomes and the gracious tournament sponsors and make last minute purchases of raffle tickets and silent auction items.

After the mob was seated, OC Superintendent Ryan Groen welcomed everyone, thanked the Boosters for a successful event and opened with prayer. As the roast beef dinner was being served, a short video of the OC Championship Golf Team, prepared by golf alumnus Matt Zoeter, was shown. To con-

The Boosters Club would like to give a big shout out to the 21 event sponsors, including the six Armor Sponsors – Chino Mfg & Repair, Chino Valley Medical Center, Generator Services, Lorens Glass, Providence Christian College and Shawnee Construction Co., the 110 tee sign sponsors and the 145 golfers for their generosity to OC athletics. The Club raised over $30,000 to be used to enhance athletics at the OC High and Middle Schools. A fun day on the links and in banquet room (“We had a blast!” was overheard) complemented an exceptional fundraiser for OC sports and to each of you our club is extremely grateful for your generous support. q

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Farewell Good and Faithful Servants Jessica Crespi (Vermeer)

Colby Johnson (Mouw)

Jessica came to OC as a student teacher on the elementary campus. She took a position in North Carolina teaching and we hired her as a high school Spanish teacher in 2008. She completed her Master’s degree in 2010 and has been teaching Spanish 3, Honors Spanish 3, and Spanish 4. She met Walter and they were married in the summer of 2012. Sophia arrived in December of 2013. Jessica enjoyed her time on maternity leave and has come to a decision to be a full time mother. Jessica also assisted with planning our Junior Senior Banquets.

Colby joined OC for the 201213 school year as Ms. Mouw.

We had a unique introduction to Colby from the superintendent of Central Valley Christian schools. He sent a letter of introduction before we even had an opening. Then came a letter from a parent who recommended her for what now was a math opening at the high school. God was at work because Colby attended Texas Christian University (she is a proud fan) and befriended and mentored an OC graduate also attending TCU. She came to visit and interview and we were pleased when she decided to make OC her home. Colby may be the most organized person that I’ve met. Her first year at OC she was challenging as first years can be. Colby was often the first teacher on campus in the morning. She has been a strong member of our math department. Gives great lessons on the proper use of y’all, and we wish her well as she and her husband move to the Central Valley.

Dawn Fennema OC says goodbye to Dawn Fennema who has served OC in multiple ways during her career. Dawn used her Special Education training in the elementary SIP program for several years and has been a third grade classroom teacher for the past several years. Dawn is joining her sister Beth in Lesotho, Africa to teach missionary children. We wish Dawn God’s blessings as she continues to use her teaching gifts for God’s glory.

Beth Fennema Beth Fennema has served OC in multiple ways teaching at a variety of grade levels. Beth joined OC teaching 5th grade but has since taught K – 2nd as well. Beth has a passion for sharing God’s love through education both near and far. Beth at one time taught in Japan and now joins her sister Dawn in Lesotho, Africa next year.

Thank you Beth for all the ways you blessed OC during your time here and may you be a rich blessing in Africa.

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Sheryl Meendering We wish Sheryl Meendering a healthy and fulfilling retirement.

Sheryl’s experience with OC began as a 6-year-old student at Ontario Christian. During her college courses she returned to OC to tutor, help during the summers, and student teach.

Sheryl then began her long and productive teaching career ministering to students as a second grade classroom teacher as well as an art classroom teacher. One can truly say Sheryl gave her life to OC. She will be remembered for her love for Jesus Christ, her love for her students and for the countless ways she faithfully served OC behind the scenes in so many artistic and creative ways. We praise the Lord that He has done immeasurably more through Sheryl.

Chris Stevens

Debby Vandenberg

Chris joined the teaching staff in 2004 as our boys PE teacher and coached football for the Knights. He has a passion for PE and leaves a distinct imprint on the PE department. It was Chris who proposed a change to fitness regimen for our freshmen boys. This has been an outstanding addition and has benefitted both the boys and the school. Chris was head football coach for 6 seasons, with 3 years as an assistant and coordinator. All this while he and Corrine more than doubled the size of their household with the “triple threat” of Chloe, Kai, and Kendra. His leadership, enthusiasm, and love for OC will be missed. Chris is leaving to lead the football program at Monrovia High and teach PE. While we regret seeing him leave, we wish him the best as he moves on to the next phase of his career. He has had a tremendous impact on our campus and community as a teacher, coach, mentor, friend, and man of God.

The Vandenberg family joined the OC family in the fall of 1993. The Vandenberg’s were one of the first students to come to OC from Redeemer Lutheran in Ontario.

Debby soon became the biggest cheerleader for the high school and many students have followed over the years. She joined the Snack Shack staff in 1995 and has been a part of lunch and special events food for the past twenty years. Debby is an amazing photographer and there are many of her photos in remembrance books and many of our yearbooks. We also remember well the birth of her youngest child Krystyny in 1995.

Little did we know that this relationship would last this long.

We enjoyed many wonderful Junior Senior Banquets because of her fine efforts operating the Snack Shack. Debby had a taste of not being at OCHS this school year and has decided to make it permanent. She has been a true servant and blessing to the students and staff at OC. Thank you and well done Debby!

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3) Congrats to the Ontario Christian Golf Team on winning the 2014 CIF Southern Section Eastern Division Championship today!

4) Middle school graduates 5) Special thanks to our 5th graders, teachers and parents for doing a great job convincing everyone that they were back in the Colonial time.

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OCS Foundation

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Thoughtful and loving friends who wish to honor either living or departed friends and family, may give gifts of remembrance to the Ontario Christian School Foundation. Those honored by such gifts at the commemoration of a wedding, birth, anniversary, retirement, or other events will be notified by an appropriate note as will the family of those honored in death. The name of the person remembered will be listed in our newsletter unless requested otherwise. The amount of the gift is kept confidential and is tax deductible.

Yes! Yes! ___________________________________ wants to be a Foundation Builder (your name here)

1. $____________ in memory of _______________________________________ 2. $____________ in celebration of _____________________________________ 3. $____________ in support of Christian education

Ontario Christian Schools thanks YOU for your support!

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OCS Foundation

The Ontario Christian Foundation gratefully acknowledges all gifts received: In Memory of Dick Huizenga

In Memory of Elmer Meendering

In Memory of Eric Bonnema

Bill and Marlene DeJong

Sheryl Meendering

Fred and Sherry Farr Joan Van Maanen

OCS Foundation Board members, from L to R: Ryan Groen, Gordon Swangel, Dianne De Groot, Dave De Koekkoek, Pete Nanninga, Wendy Tazelaar. Not pictured: Will Libolt, Michael Milhiser, and Ted Robinson.

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OC Twirlers and Majorettes

By Carrie Vanden Heuvel The Ontario Christian Twirl program is open to girls of all experiences and skill level from 2nd to 8th grade. Practice begins the first week of school and is held once a week after school.

This program gives girls the opportunity to perform at several Ontario Christian and public events around the Chino Valley, as well as a few other events throughout the year such as the Disneyland Twirl Spectacular, and this year possibly an L.A. Clipper game.

In addition to learning the unique skill of baton twirling, the girls will develop a sense of accomplishment, learn teamwork, and build self esteem as they become more proficient and learn to perform with their group in front of an audience.

The goal of this program is threefold; to give girls an opportunity to learn a unique skill, build school spirit at an elementary and middle school level, and lay the foundation for the girls to be able to participate in the Ontario Christian High School Majorette team in the future.

Because twirling is an acquired skill, the earlier the girls start building on their talent, the more proficient and successful they will be! If you have any questions or would like to be a part of the program, please call Carrie Vanden Heuvel at (909) 856-8380. q

Thank You, Donor!

We at Ontario Christian Schools would like to thank a donor, who wants to remain anonymous, for a generous donation of $25,000 specifically for a new school van. The old school van, a 1994 Ford Econoline E350, needed to be replaced, as it has over 190,000 miles.

The new van, also of the same model, was made in 2011. It will be used to transport athletic trainers’ equipment as well as take teachers to conferences. Thank you, generous donor, for your kindness.

If you feel stirred in your heart to support Ontario Christian Schools, please contact Dianne De Groot at (909) 983-4644 or ddgroot@ocschools.org. We appreciate any support from you – nothing is too big or too small.

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Recent Events at O.C.

Middle School Students Enjoy Annual Trip to Washington D.C. This past spring break, a group of 71 8th graders, parents, and teachers spent an amazing week touring many historic landmarks on the East Coast. After a red-eye flight, we arrived early enough to watch the Monday morning sunrise in Washington DC. The next three days were filled from morning ‘til night visiting various sites in and around the District of Columbia where we learned about history and government firsthand. We gained fresh insight into the strong faith of our Founding Fathers and discovered the role that the Christian faith played in the founding of America.

We awoke Thursday morning in Gettysburg, where we found inspiration learning lessons about war and sacrifice and God’s providential hand guiding this country even in the midst of adversity. That afternoon our beautiful motor coaches took us to the Amish Country to enjoy the sights and tastes of this tranquil and faith-filled community. On Friday we traveled on to New York City spending the night in the midst of the glitz and chaos of Times Square and enjoying The Lion King on Broadway. Our trip culminated the next day with a visit to The Statue of Liberty and the 911 Memorial. We returned home late Saturday night exhausted but inspired by all we’d experienced on this unforgettable trip!

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Ontario Christian Receives

$120,000

3 Way Thrift has distributed annually an average of $120,000 in the last 5 years to Ontario Christian. The over 1.4 million dollars was made possible thanks to families & friends of OC donating their clothes and other household items to 3 Way Thrift. Please drop-off used items at either school (use the collection boxes pictured above) or at 3-Way Thrift.

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Growing Christian Leaders

Ontario Christian Schools 931 W. Philadelphia Street Ontario, CA 91762

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Boosters Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM First Day of School - Half Day 8:00 AM First Day of School - Full Day 8:00 AM ES “Back to School” Night 6:30 PM HS Parent Orientation 6:30 PM MS “Back to School” Night 6:30 PM Preschool/Jr K Open House 6:30 PM HS Fall Rally & Mixer 8:30 PM Boosters Meeting 7:00 PM 8th Grade Retreat

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4 College Application Workshop 10:00 AM 6 Christian College Fair 5:00 PM 10 Harvest Festival 2:00 PM 15 Teacher in Service - Half Day 17 Homecoming 18 Homecoming Dance 7:00 PM 20 Boosters Meeting 7:00 PM 27 7th-12th Grade Band/Choir Concert 7:00 PM

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Parent Teacher Conferences - Half Day Parent Teacher Conferences - No School Veterans Day - No School Book Fair ES Campus HS Grandparents Day 10:00 AM HS Chapel Teachers Conference - No School Thanksgiving Break - No School