Quintessence | Issue 2 | October 2, 2015

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“Harvard Friborg really isn’t sure why things happen to him, but he trusts it’s in God’s plan. This was realized after he was bitten by a monkey in an African zoo.

Amy (Michael) almost died in a car crash when she was young. She loves to glorify God by playing guitar because she knows that He saved her and is deserving of praise.

Susan Nolan overcame self doubt from prayers, and she built even more confidence in Hillcrest the past few weeks. Now, she is an outgoing girl full of confidence, She is learning through God that every person is equal.

“I was homeschooled, and I just wanted to do something different I guess.”

Grace is branching out of her comfort zone, gradually seeing hillcrest as a family. Her goal is to grow in her relationship with Jesus Christ.

Haley Filippini tara frecrenzy

Tara loves to serve the Lord. She is excited to take the things she learns at Hillcrest with her when she goes back to work at Tuscarora.

“From what I have gone through in my life I would say i am pretty strong.”

hanna simpson john kim

This Korean guy has a cool appearance, besides an outgoing heart. he is ready to make new friends. John is quiet, but when he talks it is always interesting and he makes you feel important.

beate antonsen emma royce

Hanna Simpson was proudly chosen for, “The fruit of spirit award” in 8th grade . Her loving, joyous, and patient personality extended all the way from New jersey to Fergus falls this year.

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Ethan finds friendships on the football field. His favorite part of the season is growing with his teammates on and off the field.

Emma Royce was crushed last year. Her knee injury stopped her from playing most sports. She lost her identity, but God used her struggles; discovering her true purpose in Christ Jesus.

Thales Alexio

Her feet carry her up and down the soccer field, her hands swiftly work knitting needles. Kicking a goal or knitting socks, her hands and feet never tire.

Throws six different pitches and Coach Nersten and the girls are buzzing. Nicole attended pitching lessons once a week for seven years, and while softball may be her passion, God is the center of her life.

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Crystal Yap molly dirks

There’s only one thing missing at Hillcrest: Squash. Missing the game as a player on the national Malaysian squash team, Crystal hopes to fill that empty void with soccer this season.

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Cultural shock rocked his daily basketball schedule.

What was breakfast, ball, lunch, ball, dinner, basketball movies is different due to Fergus weather. Regardless he feels at home in his talent and love for basketball.

“one of the most exciting things for me this year is that we’ve won four games in a row.” Thru hard work and perseverance the football team hopes to continue their winning streak.

“My passion for soccer has not exactly started yet.”

from the editor The Quintessence publication speaks to the essential elements at Hillcrest. We define these elements as faith, friends, mission, academics, and athletics.

Faith is identified as the spiritual disciplines we practice together. Quiet times, prayer days, worship services, and devotions will mark this section.

Friends are a hallmark experience at Hillcrest. This section will mark some of the activities and experiences we have that unite us as a school.

Mission speaks to how students are prepared for a life of communicating Christ. Many times this includes how we unite other nations and speak of Christ with each other.

The Academic section will show that Hillcrest is more than just

Editor | Wayne Stender

weekend activities. We really believe that as we’re in the classroom we are actively studying God’s world. The Academic section will reveal this.

introduce you to the faces in the hallways.

In the coming months they will practice more writing disciplines and introduce you to Athletics are an unique and fun more students on our campus. part of the Hillcrest experience.

We are all Comets. This section We are excited to document will show how we have unity and the 2015-16 school year for excitement in encouraging our you, and invite you to journey friends to do their best. with our class in their education in journalism.

The Journalism Class created this student profile publication to

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“My parents have very conservative outlook on life and sometimes, it doesn’t always fit on my best interest but most often or not they are right and I turned out to be the one who doesn’t know as much as I think I do.”

“Family comes first, always making sure that we are alright.” Sam Isaac was shocked when he heard that his brother Taylor got hurt. He said this kind of issue makes them more united and takes care of each other’s back.

haleigh stratton

the Death of a loved one makes you seek God, bringing healing.

“I like the people, getting to know them like family.” This social butterfly feels the transition in living a nonstop active life with all her friends in one building. with her new Hillcrest family, she hopes to love more and grow in her faith.

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lucas Holzner

Lucas (Holzner) grew up in Africa. He wants to study health science because he has seen the sick and hurting people firsthand and wants to help.

Haleigh Stratton traveled to Haiti this summer.

She returned with an unforgettable souvenir - her new little sister, Sherley.

Daniel wants to follow in his father’s footsteps as a historian. He has been studying for his AP Euro class since he was 8 years old.

Robin hood doesn’t care about rules in helping people. He seeks justice.

Anna is a Hillcrest Robin Hood

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Trading in cleats and pads for colored pencils, Chris considers himself quite the renaissance man. Outside of athletics, Chris also has a passion for art.

Jonas is an excellent student in Math, but he was a normal student. To have success today he learned some good experiences through his teacher in 10th grade.

I like abstract perfectionism

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“Music means freedom...It gives me comfort when I play piano, making melodious sounds”

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This New Yorker loves the strength felt by the ability to bend and shape metal in his custom tinsmithing workshop.

Shaping and creating music is another love, and his ukulele gives him that chance to share his talent with his new family away from home.

Matilde comes from a large family of Hillcrest alumni. She is the 10th person In her family to attend Hillcrest.

Friends of China or F.O.C. is the group tim’s family represents in china. But it’s not just a name, it’s Tim’s lifestyle. tim has lived in China for 14 years and is just spending a year at hillcrest before returning to Chengdu China.

“I like the people, getting to know them like family.”

This social butterfly feels the transition from a nonstop life to a life in one building. But with her new Hillcrest family, she hopes to love and grow in her friendships and faith.

Shantanu Mallick sara romarheim

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“everyone is kind of being like a family, even though they don’t know each other.”

“I love the easy way of making new relationships here. The fact that people are more outgoing her makes it so much more fun to have conversations and to mix the cultures.”

This Indonisian speaking Australian moved to America earlier this year. Going to Hillcrest made his move to America a lot easier, he said. “It feels more like a community here.”

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I love the community here, it feels like we are all one big happy family.”

Sherry is an artist, from drawing anime to playing guitar and piano. She is seeking to find faith at hillcrest, one that can support her.

My first bible class was philosophy and religion with Mr. Preston. We read a book called Vanya, the main character had such a firm belief in God that I admired.

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zeke has been at hillcrest since day 1, he literally grew up in the castle. he lived at hillcrest when his mom was a dean until he was 5. Now Zek is in the 7th grade and he hopes to make new friends this year.

a big Harry Potter fan, Estelle moved 9451 miles to experience a different culture. Marked with an Australian accent, this 14 year old traded Melbourne for Minnesota and is making a new home.

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