Houston Christian High School Fourteenth Annual Commencement
First Methodist Houston-Westchase Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Willie Langston Chair, Board of Trustees
Dr. Stephen M. Livingston Head of School
Mission Statement
Fourteenth Commencement Program
Houston Christian High School is a college-preparatory school dedicated to the
Prelude........................................................................................................................... Marvin Gaspard, Organist
highest academic standard for the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals.
Processional..................................................................... Led by Kaitlyn Hirschbuehler, Senior Class President “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Edgar
Invocation....................................................................................................................................Mrs. Janet Drake
Board of Trustees
Senior Reflections............................................................................Dr. David Pendergrass, Bible Department
Willie Langston, Chair
Salutatorian Eric Hopper
Tom Douthit
Matthew Morris
Jeff Reeter
Janet Drake
Kurt Nondorf
Robert Sloan, Jr., Ph.D.
Mike Handel
Pinky Pampell
Darrell Taylor
Michael E. Humphrey
Jeff Pennington
John vonBerg
Stephen M. Livingston, Ed.D., ex officio
David Peterson, D.D.
Jeff Voncannon
Gregg Matte
Ken Purgason
Gary Weber
Special Music..............................................................................................HC Choir, Mrs. Pam Foster, Director
Stephen Wende, D.D.
Introduction of Speaker..............................................................Dr. Stephen M. Livingston, Head of School
Hardie Morgan
Valedictorian Kathryn Quandt
Expression of Gratitude Kaitlyn Hirschbuehler
John Bisagno, D.D., Trustee Emeritus
Commencement Address ............................................................................................. Mr. Kelly Shackelford
John Brunson, Trustee Emeritus
Presentation of Diplomas ................................................................................ Dr. Eileen Councill, Principal
Head of School’s Council
Presentation of the Class of 2012 ............................................Dr. Stephen M. Livingston, Head of School Turning of Time and Tassels.................................................Kaitlyn Hirschbuehler, Senior Class President
Stephen M. Livingston, Ed.D., Chair
Benediction......................................................................................... Samuel Kaestner, Student Body Chaplain
Dr. John and Uldine Bisagno
Earl and Susan Hesterberg
Bob and Janice McNair
Brad and Kathy Bracewell
Billy Pete and Flora Huddleston
Jeff and Amie Springmeyer
John and Joan Brunson
Terry and Doris Looper
Chuck and Kim Watson
Jeannette Clift George
Scott and Kathy Martin
Kevin and Elizabeth Weiss
Alma Mater ................................................. Haylee Hoelscher, Choir President and Marvin Gaspard, Organist Recessional of Graduates....................................................................................... Marvin Gaspard, Organist “Allegro Maestoso” by George Frideric Handel
Rev. Dr. David and Linda McKechnie
Audience remains seated during processional and recessional of graduates
Class of 2012 Paige Erin Adams Baylor University
Taffeta Lynn Burleson Texas A&M University
Zachary Earl Desadier Binghamton University
Natasha Marie Gualy Chapman University
John Ryan Kellnerè University of Southern California
Cameron Sterling Moore Texas A&M University
Rachel Elizabeth Richards University of Oklahoma
Adrianna Christine Thompson vè Clemson University
Katherine Shuttleworth Allisonvè University of St. Andrews
Chase Edward Burns Texas A&M University-Galveston
Bryce Judith Dixon Texas State University
Kaitlin Marie Handel«è University of Texas
Savannah Fern Kincaid è University of Southern California
Emily Christine Morris University of Oklahoma
Meredith Ann Richter Auburn University
Mitchell Riley Traver Texas Christian University
Justin Alexander Anderson University of Mississippi
Brianna Grace Busby Baylor University
Mark Gerard Driscoll University of Missouri–Columbia
Alysha Marie Hanna v Colorado State University
Evan Webb Kirkland è Texas A&M University
Grace Stewart Morris Ringling School of Art and Design
Evan Patrick Schaafè Emerson College
Hayden Joseph Treu University of Oklahoma
Robert Pace Andrews University of Mississippi
Janice Kay Byth «è Goucher College
Michael Ryan Dunn Texas Christian University
Kandis Nicole Harding v Houston Baptist University
Thomas Robert Link University of Calgary
Christopher Davis Mosser«vè Baylor University
Kyle Crosby Schmid vè University of Texas
Brian Patrick Trieglaffv Texas Christian University
Alexander Lee Barrett Baylor University
Erica Colleen Carey Louisiana State University
James Henry Dupree III è University of Texas
Rachel Annell Havins Texas Tech University
Sarah Elizabeth Livesay Baylor University
Anne Elisabeth Mosvold Baylor University
Lauren Marie Schulzvè University of Texas
Laura Virginia Valby v Samford University
Andrew Eugene-Pinera Barton Southern Methodist University
Matthew Cavazos Undecided
Zachary Charles Evans Baylor University
Ashley Jordan Herd Baylor University
Preston Brown Lyle Louisiana State University
Dustin Meraji Nguyen Texas Tech University
Matthew Robert Schwartz«è University of Virginia
Kimberly Hazel Ventura Abilene Christian University
Joseph Turner Batdorf è Florida Gulf Coast University
Michelle Lian Chaney Baylor University
Steven Garrett Fales Wittenberg University
Claire Trella Hillè Asbury University
Malachy William Lyons-Letts Wittenberg University
Alan Kyle Norman Pepperdine University
Lindsey Alyse Scott University of Oklahoma
Waverly Claire Walla Texas A&M University
Jeremy Wayne Biar«è Texas A&M University
Howard Cheng Texas A&M University-Galveston
Anthony Farfan v Baylor University
Kaitlyn Marie Hirschbuehler«vè Texas A&M University
Ashley Marie Mackvè Vanderbilt University
Shelley Perlick Louisiana State University
Micah Joseph Scott Texas Tech University
James William Watts III Undecided
Benjamin Dwight Boucher Colorado State University
Jason Dennis Spiros Comis Texas A&M University
Randall Patrick Faulk University of Florida
Haylee Anne Hoelscher University of Alabama
Kendall Emory Maddox Louisiana State University
Andrew Joshua Peters Concordia Lutheran University
Neima Adrian Seirafipour Texas A&M University
James Howard Whitcomb III è University of Tulsa
Jonathan Christian Bravo Texas Wesleyan University
Alexandra Mari Constantinou «è Texas Christian University
Allison Kay Fehrenkamp Texas A&M University
Tyler Philip Hoffman University of Alabama
Ashton Renee’ Marsh Blinn College
Paige Michelle Polasek Texas Christian University
Hannah Lizabeth Shearer è University of Texas
Logan Jacyln Zoelle è Pratt Institute-New York
Jonathan Scott Britven Pratt Institute-New York
Anna Marie Cox Union University
Michael Christopher Fertitta University of Mississippi
David James Holewyne Undecided
Emily Catherine Matthews University of Texas
Taylor Marie Poulos University of Oklahoma
Hayley Frances Short v University of Alabama
Kathryne Taylor Brownv University of Alabama
Katherine Yvonne Craft v Baylor University
Zachary Tomlin Finger Southwestern University
Rachael Joyce Hooker Undecided
Bradley James McClintic Texas Tech University
Elizabeth Ashlyn Powell è Baylor University
Samuel Alexander Siegel Texas A&M University
Kristin Lee Brown v University of Alabama
Kelsey Marie Crawford University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Ava Rose Finstuen Savannah College of Art and Design
Eric Jeffrey Hopper è Princeton University
Michael Kevin McColloch Texas Tech University
Kathryn Leilani Quandt vè United States Naval Academy
Devon Amber Sills è University of Tulsa
Maxwell Thomas Brown Baylor University
Alexander Marshall Crook University of Tulsa
Lindsey Christine Flesch Texas A&M University
Rebecca Marie James Texas A&M University
Mark James McCulloch Texas A&M University
Nicholas Scott Rand v University of Arkansas
Shique Sharice Singleton Baylor University
Paula Renee’ Brown University of Tulsa
Margaret Leigh Cummings v Southern Methodist University
Sarah Daniella Floris è Abilene Christian University
Samuel Roger Kaestner± Baylor University
Susannah Grace Mohrmann Baylor University
Taylor Elizabeth Ratkiewiczvè Texas Christian University
Madeline Kay Sneed Baylor University
Mitchell Frank Buchanan University of Oklahoma
Westleigh Madeline Cutts University of Alabama
Katherine Fay GarbarinoèÖ University of Oklahoma
Robert Peter Kelleher, Jr. University of Oklahoma
Sophie Lakin Molzan University of Oklahoma
Chase Laurence Rau Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Morgan Leigh Sparrow Sam Houston State University
Ross Ogilvy Burgan Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi
Morgann Ruthann Davis v University of Texas- Permian Basin
Reghan Layne Gillman v University of Colorado–Boulder
Megan Marie Keller Texas A&M University
Rachel Elizabeth Moore vè Furman University
Ryan Garrett Reeter Baylor University
Hayden Waring Sterling Muhlenberg College
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all of these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.” — Colossians 3:12-14
è Graduating with Honors Ö National Merit Scholar v Passport to Lead Graduate « Distinguished Scholars Program ± Servant Leadership Award
Passport to Lead Program
Academic Regalia
The Passport to Lead Program, unique to Houston Christian High School, is designed to train students in the spiritual, personal, interpersonal, managerial and organizational dimensions of leadership; to prepare young people capable of impacting their family, community, nation and world as Christian leaders; and to inspire young people to lead by uniting faith, intellect and gifts to reach their greatest promise.
The colorful and distinctive garb conspicuous at commencement ceremonies had its origin in the High Middle Ages, specifically the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, when the university itself came into being. The nascent universities grew up in the shadow of the church--they obtained papal charters, most of the knowledge they disseminated was theological or ecclesiastical, and their scholars and pupils were largely clerks; i.e., clerics or aspiring clerics. It should not be surprising, therefore, that the cap, gown, and hood grew out of the clerical dress of that period.
Leadership Class of 2012 Katherine Allison Kaddy Brown Krissy Brown Katy Craft Leigh Cummings Morgann Davis
Anthony Farfan Reghan Gillman Alysha Hanna Kandis Harding Kaitlyn Hirschbuehler Ashley Mack
Rachel Moore Chris Mosser Kathryn Quandt Nic Rand Taylor Ratkiewicz Kyle Schmid
Hayley Short Lauren Schulz Adrianna Thompson Brian Trieglaff Laura Valby
Distinguished Scholars Program The Houston Christian High School Distinguished Scholars Program offers gifted students the opportunity to study in an interdisciplinary environment comprised of a rigorous research and experience-based curriculum. Personal passion and interest guide Scholars as they develop innovative research and discovery skills.
Scholar Class of 2012 In the United States of America, what factors can one use to most accurately predict the future value of a stock? - Jeremy Biar What are the differences between the left and right brain? How do these differences affect a teacher’s presentation of the information in a normal American classroom setting for elementary students? - Janice Byth What is the history of cloning from the 1980’s to 2008 and what are the main ethical viewpoints on the subject of human cloning? - Alexandra Constantinou What is cryptography? What different methods of cryptography have originated up until the late 1990’s? - Kaitlin Handel In the United States of America, what are the differences between male and female body language in the business setting? - Kaitlyn Hirschbuehler How have the electric guitar, bass guitar, and guitar sound modifying equipment that created Rock and Roll changed from 1960 through 2009? - Chris Mosser What social and economic effects does the World Cup have on the hosting country? How are these effects similar to the effects of the Super Bowl on the hosting city? - Matthew Schwartz -
Faculty and Staff Nancy Andrau Jorge Arizpe Linc Ashby Julie Bainum Carol Bartels Kelly Biar Joe Bock Max Bowman Eva Brown Staci Brown Eddie Carson Johnny Castillo Grace Chang Rolando Chaves Sonia Chavez Karen Chenoweth Eileen Councill Kathleen Coussens Ron Crandall Diane Creekmore Traci Dennis Gladys Dixon Cathy Doxtater Don Emery Dawn Enderson Dede Ferguson Melissa Flower Pam Foster Kay Graham Stephen Hebert Saona Jackson Dave Jantzen
Amber Joachim Jim Kelley Karen Klasen Karen Kline Carol LaCook Amy Lindsay John Lister Jessie Liu Steve Livingston Matt Logan Lana Roland Loveland Mike Maddry Shonda Majors Estela Malouf Gabriel Malouf Susan Mayes Pam McClendon Heidi McCurdy Amanda Mellor Joe Mellor Sam Mendizabal Christine Metoyer Merrell Middleton Bill Moore Allison Morris Donna Navarro Chip Neuenschwander Samantha Norwood Linda Oldham Carol Ostlind Jan Pearson David Pendergrass
Susan Perry Yvette Perry Brittony Peters Linda Peterson Suzan Phenicie Lauren Picard Sherie Pierce Mark Pillsbury Susan Plourde Lisa Porter Allison Redmon Joe Rodden Rusty Rogers Jo Ann Rosenbloom Danny Ruiz Norma Saikali Eddie Scott Jason Shepherd Kevin Sivils Ashley Smith Carolyn Sparkes Mia Steinkamp Ginger Thompson Dianne Truitt Michelle Vaughn Meagan Weaver Michele Webb Sara Welshimer Christina West Tom Wilson Alison Wisdom
Houston Christian High School Alma Mater Onward, up, oh Houston Christian. Strong and mighty blue and white. God before us, He will lead us down the path of right. Hearts afire press on to victory. Teach us in the ways of truth. We will bear the light forever, reaching for the sky. Houston Christian High!
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