MAY 2016
C O L L E G E
CHCS News H E I G H T S
C H R I S T I A N
S C H O O L
Goodbye Class of 2016 From Kindergarten to Graduation, the years fly by with increasing speed! Another class has walked the CHCS halls for the last time as we said goodbye to 38 graduates on Sunday, May 15th. Devon Russell and Caroline Miller, Valedictorians, each gave inspirational speeches motivating students to strive for success while remembering their roots. Hunter Jones was honored as this year’s Christian Character Award recipient. He encouraged our students through humor and humility to continue their walk with the Lord. Hugs were exchanged. Tears were shed. Laughter and smiles were abundant. Congratulations Class of 2016… go and change the world. We will miss you!
CAROLINE MILLER
DEVON RUSSELL
THROWBACK TO OUR GRADUATES IN KINDERGARTEN
HUNTER JONES
CHCS News
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Congratulations to these students on their outstanding acheivements! Outstanding Elementary School Awards from Competitions Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Community Pride Starts Inside Essay Award • Londyn Eidson, 3rd grade National Winner Classroom Makeover by Velcro Brand Designed by Sabrina Soto – design expert of HGTV • Mrs. Limkeman, 2nd grade instructor
National History Day • Qualifier, Individual Documentary Junior Division – Grace Carter Duke University Talent Identification Program State Qualifiers Kayley Ball Zipporah Jones Kayley Ball Evan Burton Lincoln Martin Evan Burton Arianna Calandro Riley Peterson Zipporah Jones Taylor Dunham Catherine Secker Lincoln Martin Luke Johnson Matthew Winters Catherine Secker
Outstanding Middle School Awards from Competitions
Outstanding High School Acknowledgements
VFW Patriot Pen Essay Award • Zachary Kitchen – 3rd Place – Community Level • Lilly Cornell – 1st Place – Community Level • Lilly Cornell – 1st Place – District Level • Lilly Cornell – 1st Place – State Level Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair • Grace Carter: 1st Place – Best Use of Color • Luke Johnson: 3rd Place – Caught in the Dark • Zachary Kitchen: 1st Place – Project; Nationals Qualifier
Middle School Academic Team Awards Varsity Team Tessa Greathouse Makenna Lewis Pierce Gloyer Luke Johnson Lincoln Martin Grace Carter Non-MSHSAA (6th grade) Gabe Forrest Taegan Fink Zachary McCullough Chandler Pittman
Jr Varsity Team Lincoln Martin Zipporah Jones Luke Johnson Grace Carter Haleigh Levendosky Shayla Cliffman Gatlin Bender J.C. Wright Colby Garman Wyatt Stout
Rebecca Laws Kayley Ball Taylor Dunham Arianna Calandro Riley Peterson Avery Jones Rylee Miller Grace Bennett
Middle School MSHSAA Academic Varsity Team • Third Place, Overall, Bowl Games of Southwest Missouri Academic Challenge • First Place – Spring River Valley Conference Middle School Academic Bowl • First Place – Clever Academic Bowl • Second Place – Language Arts Bowl Games • First Place – Science Bowl Games • First Place – Sarcoxie Scholars Bowl Games • Third Place – History Scholars Bowl Games • All Conference Team, SRVC Tournament – Tessa Greathouse, 1st Team, First Chair; Pierce Gloyer, 1st Team, Third Chair; Makenna Lewis, 2nd Team, Second Chair Middle School Junior Varsity Academic Team • Second Place, Overall, Jr. Varsity Bowl Games of Southwest • Missouri Academic Challenge • First Place – Math, Junior Varsity Bowl Games • Second Place – Humanities, Junior Varsity Bowl Games • Second Place – History, Junior Varsity Bowl Games 6th Grade Academic Team • Third Place, Overall, Jr. Varsity Bowl Games of Southwest • Missouri Academic Challenge • First Place – Science Scholars Bowl Games • Third Place – Language Arts Scholars Bowl Games
Middle School Distinguished Awards National Geography Bee • School Winner & State Qualifier – Tessa Greathouse State History Day • Qualifier, Individual Documentary Junior Division – Grace Carter
National Honor Society – Senior Graduation Cords Brady Bishop Matthew Estep Devon Russell Chloe Blaylock Jordan Fuller Paul Sherrod Danielle Capehart Abbi Hardy Michael Crumpacker Zachary Nichols National Honor Society – Inductees Chloe Blaylock Emily Brown Peri Reagan Hannah Belk Daniel Estep Jessica Roberts Nyasha Bgoni Emma Greathouse Ben Bishop Eden Laws Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Chamber of Commerce selects and sponsors seniors from the Joplin area Brady Bishop Abbi Hardy Caroline Miller Chloe Blaylock Hunter Jones Paul Sherrod Crowder College Associate Degree Recipient – Carmen Creswell Missouri Chamber of Commerce Leadership in Practice Leadership Program for Sophomores Nathan Hardy Sam Spaulding Will Secker Jaylyn Huntzinger Daughters of American Revolution Citizenship Award • A good citizenship award recognizing honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism – Caitlin Good Missouri Boy’s State Representative The American Legion hosts a summer academy where top junior boys in the state attend and set up their own state government. Matthew Gao Myles Jackson Missouri Scholars Academy State of Missouri hosts a 3 week summer academy for the top sophomores in the entire state – Daniel Estep
Outstanding High School Awards from Competitions Contest Recognition • VFW Voice of Democracy Essay – Claire Johnson, 1st place District Regional National History Day Competition Contest • 3rd Place Senior Documentary – Jordan Fuller
High School Scholar Bowl Team Awards Varsity Team Jr Varsity Team Matthew Estep Danielle Capehart Claire Johnson Devon Russell James Calandro Eden Laws Michaela Keele Jaden Durling Jessica Roberts Jonathan Calandro Daniel Estep Will Secker Matthew Gao Daniel Gentry Trenton Stephenson Scott Lewis Emma Greathouse Carrie Wallace Austin Martin Matthew Hamilton Jacob Welch Matt Roberts Nathan Hardy Jonah Wilcox NEO Quiz Bowl – 1st Place
CHCS News Spring River Valley Conference Tournament – 1st Place Branson JV Invitational – 1st Place A Team, 6th Place B Team Challenge Games: Varsity Team 12-0; JV A Team 12-0; JV B Team 9-3 MSHSAA District Scholar Bowl Team – 1st Place MSHSAA Scholar Bowl Team – All District Devon Russell MSHSAA Sectional Scholar Bowl Team – Winner MSHSAA State Scholar Bowl Team – 3rd Place MSHSAA State Scholar All State Team: Devon Russell SRVC All-Tournament Team: Devon Russell Branson JV Invitational: Will Secker, 2nd Place Individual; Matthew Hamilton, 6th Place Individual; Emma Greathouse, 8th Place Individual
High School Mathematics Team Awards Spring River Valley Conference Math Relays • 1st Place Team – Overall • 1st Place Geometry Individual – Will Secker • 1st Place Algebra II Team – Cloudy Chen, Daniel Estep,& Emma Greathouse • 1st Place Algebra II Individual – Cloudy Chen • 1st Place Advanced Math Team – Devon Russell, Matthew Gao & Austin Martin • 1st Place Advanced Math Individual – Devon Russell • 2nd Place Advanced Math Individual – Matthew Gao • 1st Place Math Derby --Devon Russell, Matthew Gao, & Austin Martin Northeastern Oklahoma Math Competition • 1st Place Team – Division 1 • 1st Place Algebra I – Pierce Gloyer • 2nd Place Algebra I – Makenna Lewis • 3rd Place Geometry – Will Secker • 1st Place Algebra II – Emma Greathouse • 2nd Place Algebra II – Scott Lewis • 1st Place Trig – Matt Roberts • 2nd Place Trig – Austin Martin • 2nd Place Trig – Myles Jackson • 3rd Place Trig – Jon Johnson • 1st Place Calculus – Devon Russell • 2nd Place Calculus – Matthew Gao Fort Scott Community College Math Competition 2nd Place Team – Division 1 Missouri Southern State University Math League • 1st Place Team – Class A • Top Scorer – Class A – Devon Russell
Music Department Awards State Level Music Competition “1” Ratings Vocal Ensembles Hannah Belk Willow Jones Franklin Buchanan Caroline Miller Myles Jackson Instrumental Mixed Woodwind Trio Hannah Belk Claire Johnson Instrumental Solo Hannah Belk – Flute Solo
Emily Shores Nate Wilkins Eden Laws
Drama Department Awards State Qualifiers • Nyasha Bgoni – Poetry, 1st in District and 10th in State District 2nd Place & State Qualifier One Act Play • Nate Wilkins, Anna Souder, Anne Stewart, Emma Greathouse, Emma Davison, Jalyn Huntzicker Districts • Emma Greathouse & Emma Davison – 4th place Duet Acting • Devon Russell – 5th place Radio Speaking
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• Scott Lewis – 7th place Prose Reading Competitions • Anna Souder – Dramatic Interp, Diamond – 2nd • Emma Greathouse & Emma Davison: Duet Acting, Diamond – 7th, Exeter – 4th • Jonah Wilcox & Scott Lewis: Duet Acting, Diamond – 6th • Josh Birchard: Storytelling, Nevada – 4th and Carthage – 6th • Hunter Jones: Storytelling, Carthage – 4th • Danielle Capehart: Dramatic Interp, Exeter – 6th
Fine Arts Department Awards Congressional Art Competition – Missouri District 9 • Caitlin Good – Oil Painting • Abbi Hardy – Four Color Reduction Print Spring River Valley Conference Art Competition 2016 • 2-D Miscellaneous: 1st Place – Caitlin Good; 3rd Place – Sonora Stearns • Digital Photography: 3rd Place – Sarah Silvey • Oil Painting: 1st Place – Audrey Myers; 2nd Place – Caitlin Good; 3rd Place – Alex Edge • Printmaking: 1st Place – Johnathan St Clair; 2nd Place – Alex Edge • Watercolor Painting: 2nd Place – Ty Paige; 3rd Place – Emma Landers School Art Show & Competition • Drawing: 1st – Abbi Hardy; 2nd – Caroline Miller; 3rd – Caitlin Good; HM – Abbi Hardy • 2D Design: 1st – Connor Manley; 2nd – Madison Arnall; 3rd – Sonora Sterns; HM – Anna Stewart • Painting: 1st – Caitlin Good; 2nd – Audrey Myers; 3rd – Jon St. Clair; HM – Conner Reed • 3D Design & Pottery: 1st – Abbi Hardy; 2nd – Caitlin Good; 3rd – Juliane Montoya; HM – Madison Arnall • Printmaking: 1st – Abbi Hardy; 2nd – Emma Landers; 3rd – Caitlin Good; HM – Kaylyn Goswick • Best of Show: Caitlin Good – Watercolor Painting District 9 Missouri Southern State University – Spiva Gallery Art Show Alex Edge, Abbi Hardy, Caitlin Good, Conner Reed, Audrey Myers, Anna Stewart, Caroline Miller, Juliane Montoya and Ty Paige Webb City Public Library Japanese Festival Art Show and Competition Alex Edge – 1st place; Conner Reed – 2nd place; Caitlin Good, Abbi Hardy, Audrey Myers, Mikayla Crider, Sarah Silvey, and Kaylyn Goswick
Distinguished Awards Outstanding History Student of the Year – Jordan Fuller Outstanding Science Student of the Year – Hunter Jones Outstanding Mathematics Students of the Year – Matthew Estep & Devon Russell Outstanding English Student of the Year – Brady Bishop Outstanding Bible Student of the Year – Hunter Jones Outstanding Drama Students of the Year – Hunter Jones, Devon Russell & Danielle Capehart Outstanding Art Students of the Year – Caitlin Good & Abbi Hardy Outstanding Spanish Student of the Year – Paul Sherrod Outstanding Music (Instrumental) Student of the Year – Devon Russell The Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship Merit-based program that honors Missouri students who score in the top 3% of all Missouri students taking the ACT or SAT college entrance examinations. The student must choose to attend an approved State of Missouri College or University to receive this scholarship. Four students qualified, with only one accepting – Devon Russell Honor Diploma Awards Gold Medallion for graduation Chloe Blaylock Hunter Jones Devon Russell Matthew Estep Erika Larkin Paul Sherrod Jordan Fuller Caroline Miller
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Individual Student Scholarships • Simon Alimujiang –Missouri Southern State University, majoring in Radiology and minoring in Japanese: Modern Language Performance Award • Katie Barnett – Oral Roberts University, Nursing: Whole Person Scholarship, ORU Academic Scholarship, Jones Hardy Scholarship, and PTF Student Involvement Scholarship • Josh Birchard – Missouri Southern State University, PreLaw: Presidential Scholarship • Brady Bishop – Honor’s College at University of Arkansas, Business with an emphasis in Pre-Law: Non-Resident Fee Waiver • Chloe Blaylock – Honor’s College at Montana State University, Film Production: Distinguished Student Award, Academic Achievement Award, The Lester Barrett and Clarence Whitehill King Scholarship, and Masonics of Kansas Scholarship • Chloe Brewer – Pittsburg State University, International Business: Roger and Kreta Gladden Scholarship • Danielle Capehart – Truman State University, Secondary Education: The President’s Honorary Scholarship and the TruMerit Scholarship • Carmen Creswell – Received Associate of Arts Degree from Crowder College while attending HS, will be attending Missouri State University - Springfield to complete Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science: Board of Governor’s Scholarship • Michael Crumpacker – University of Arkansas, Business: Non-Resident Tuition Waiver • Luke Cummins – Missouri Southern State University, Criminal Justice • Shekinah Dalton – Missouri Southern State University: Excellence Scholarship • Daniel Davis – College of the Ozarks, History with a minor in Music: Full Tuition Scholarship • Anna Doner – Missouri Southern State University, Nursing • Alex Edge – Crowder College (2 years) transferring to Pittsburg State University, Astro Physics • Matthew Estep – Honor’s College at Oklahoma Christian University, Mechanical Engineering: Oklahoma Christian University Founders Scholarship • Jordan Fuller – Honor’s Program at Missouri Southern State University, Biochemistry Pre-Professional Medicine: Honor’s Program Scholarship • Caitlin Good – Missouri Southern State University, Dental Hygiene: Excellence Scholarship and Golden Heart Lion Award • Kaylyn Goswick – Missouri Southern State University, Business • Kellen Grantham – Missouri Southern State University (1 year) transferring to the University of Missouri Columbia, Business Finance Management • Abbi Hardy – Missouri State University – Springfield, Interior Design minoring in Business Administration: Dean’s Scholarship, Multicultural Leadership Award, Daybreak Rotary Scholarship, Ellis Foundation Mentoring Award, and the PTF Student Involvement Scholarship • Hunter Jones – Ozark Christian College and Missouri Southern Co-op Program, Biblical Communication: Preaching Scholarship, Ambassador’s Scholarship, and Tuesday Tour Scholarship • Michaela Keele – Johnson Christian University, Bible Theology and Psychology, minoring in Intercultural Studies: Presidential Scholarship • Wally Kelly – Crowder College, Fire Science • Erika Larkin – Missouri Southern State University, Nursing: Presidential Scholarship • Caroline Miller – Montreat College, Cyber Security: Trustee Scholarship and Keystone Award • Nevada Moenning – Kansas Wesleyan University, English: Softball Collegiate Scholarship and Trustee Scholarship • Juliane Montoya – Ozark Christian College, Intercultural Studies: Tuesday Tour Scholarship and Ozark Scholarship
CHCS News • Rile Moreland – Crowder College, Electronic Apprenticeship • Zachary Nichols – Honor’s Program at Missouri Southern State University, Pre-Professional Veterinary Medicine: Evan Scholarship • Jake Painter – Missouri Southern State University, Criminal Justice • Conner Reed – Missouri Southern State University, Business Administration: Excellence Scholarship • Devon Russell – Truman State University transferring to Kansas State University, Nuclear Engineering: TruMerit Scholarship, President’s Honorary Scholarship, National Merit Truman State University Scholarship, Missouri Scholar’s Academy Scholarship, Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship, and Bemis Company Scholarship • Paul Sherrod – Honor’s College University of Arkansas, Mechanical Engineering or Pre-Med: Non-Resident Tuition Waiver, Missouri State Elks Allocated Scholarship, and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Scholarship • Emily Shores – Missouri Southern State University, Communications: Excellence Scholarship • Anthony Skinner – Crowder College (two years) transferring to Pittsburg State University, Automotive Technology • Bradey Weddle – Missouri Southern State University, Business • Nate Wilkins – Missouri Southern State University: Excellence Scholarship • Hayden Woolridge – Missouri Southern State University, Undecided Joplin Globe All Area Academic Team • The Top Seniors in the 4-State Region – Devon Russell Missouri Scholars Top 100 • The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals sponsors each year the Missouri scholars Top 100 Program. This is made up of the top 100 Seniors in the State of Missouri. The students must excel academically with leadership, citizenship and service. – Devon Russell National Merit Scholars • National Merit Finalist – The brightest juniors in the USA take the PSAT in October and the Top Less than 1% in the Nation are named as Finalist. – Devon Russell • National Merit Commended – The brightest juniors in the USA take the PSAT in October and the Top 5% in Nation are named Commended. – Caroline Miller Class of 2016 Valedictorian The Valedictorian Honor is awarded to the student with the highest cumulative grade point average at graduation while meeting the requirements of the Honors Diploma. This year’s graduation class has two students who has achieved this distinction. • Miss Caroline Miller – daughter of Mark & Amy Miller • Mr. Devon Russell – son of Mr. & Mrs. Jim and Janene Russell Christian Character Award The Christian Character Award is awarded to the senior student who displays the character of Christ in all aspects of their life. Three students are nominated by the senior class, approved by the administration, and then voted on by the entire high school student body. • Mr. Hunter Jones, son of Andrea Jones and Todd & Christy Jones
FACULTY LINE-UP FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR PRESCHOOL TEACHING STAFF 2016-2017
Jodie Chenoweth Preschool – 3
Lynne Bontrager
Pre Kindergarten (5 days)
Lesli Neuenschwander
Jeanne Cummins Spanish
Physical Education
Phillip Jordan
Sonya Wilkins
Pre Kindergarten (3 days)
Music
ELEMENTARY TEACHING STAFF 2016-2017 Julie Anderegg
Desiree Limkeman Second Grade
Jeanne Cummins Spanish
Kindergarten (Full Day)
Kindergarten (Full Day)
Kindergarten (Half Day)
Stacey Thomas
Kayla Calef
Jennifer Fuller
Leah Blankenship
Tabitha Bogar
Michelle Silvey
Keisha Edge
Jane Mansley
Eric Lang
Julie Pechawer
Third Grade
Rebecca Emery
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
First Grade
Fourth Grade
First Grade
Fifth Grade
Phillip Jordan
Marilyn Stewart
Glenda Austin
Melissa Belk
Sonya Wilkins
Natalie Hughes
Kristi McGowen
Malachi Murdock
Nancy Ohmart
Erica Ritzema
Taylor Williams
Glenda Austin
Melissa Belk
Todd Johnson
Jeanne Cummins
Mike Endicott
Jean Miller
Pam Green
Janene Russell
John Blankenship
Jody Cowen
Candice Anderson History
Computer and Social Studies
Todd Johnson
Taylor Williams
Tabitha Davison
Physical Education
Art
Music
Music
Music
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF 2016-2017 Science
Annoouncing Soon English
Art
Computer
Music
Bible
Music
History
Band
Second Grade
Fifth Grade
CHCS glorifies God through excellence as a Christ-centered learning environment that produces servant-leaders with a Biblical worldview.
Math
Phillip Jordan
Spanish
Physical Education
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF 2016-2017 Science
Charmagne Stanley English
Bible
Science
Bible
Band and Computer
Math
Art
Math
English and Spanish
Chrissy King
Kim Hamilton
Kristi McGowen
Glenda Austin
Melissa Belk
Phillip Jordan
Eric Johnson
Drama
Music
Physical Education
English
Music
Physical Fitness
SUMMER HOURS: Monday-Thursday at 8:00 am-12:00 noon & 1:00-4:00 pm
i SUMMER EXPERIENCE 2016 Many fun summer camps are being offered this year!
Music Camp KinderCougar Camp Preschool Camp Elementary Tech Camp Spanish Culture Camp In addition, sports camps are offered for various ages including…
Basketball n Soccer n Volleyball For more information and to sign up, contact the Business Office at 417-782-4114 x 223. SUMMER HOURS: Monday-Thursday at 8:00 am-12:00 noon & 1:00-4:00 pm
BE SURE TO SAVE THESE DATES! August 8
Parent Orientation Night (for parents of incoming 6th graders) 6:30 pm August 9
Middle School Academy (for students last names A-L) 9:00-noon August 10
Middle School Academy (for students last names M-Z) 9:00-noon August 16
Back to School Night August 18
First Day of School
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ECFA ACCREDITED – On November 12, 2012, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability announced the accreditation of College
Heights Christian School. Accreditation is based on the ECFA’s Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance, and ethical fundraising. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.
MISSION STATEMENT
CHCS glorifies God through excellence as a Christ-centered learning environment that produces servant-leaders with a Biblical worldview.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL n 4311 E. NEWMAN ROAD n JOPLIN, MISSOURI 64801 n 471-782-4114 n WWW.COLLEGHEIGHTS.ORG