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R e a c h - o u t , e n c o u R a g e , a f f i R m , L o v e , S u p p o R t

SummeR 2010 a pubLication of poRtLand chRiStian aLumni aSSociation & pc SchooLS

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS PCH’s 48th ANNUAL HOMECOMING! Honoring the Seniors Last Home Game

Portland Christian Royals vs. Nestucca Kickoff time 7:00pm

-Alumni and Families Admitted Free to the Game

-Alumni Judging of the Class Floats at 5:45pm -2010-2011 Season Passes to all Alumni in Cafeteria at Half-time

(or passes may be obtained any time from the Business Office)

PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!

6th ANNUAL ALUMNI APPRECIATION WEEK January 4-8, 2011

Alumni Basketball Tournament and Luncheon January 8th 8:00am ‘till 3:00pm

(Get your classmates together NOW to take on the 2010 Tourney Winners from 2002-2003 led by Jesse Stratos)

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Check the School web site at www.pcschools.org for all school-wide information includ-ing Alumni events information and dates.

September 18: Class of 1960 Reunion at PCHS 23: Volleyball-Gaston; Soccer-Dayton 27: Alumni Board meeting 7:00pm 28: Volleyball-Riverdale 30: Soccer-Westside Christian

October 1: Football-Vernonia 4: Soccer-City Christian 7: Volleyball-Nestucca 11: Soccer-Corbett; Volleyball-Delphian 14: Volleyball-Faith Bible 15: Football-Roosevelt 16: Volleyball-Vernonia 18: Soccer: Columbia Christian 22: Football-Clatskanie 25: Alumni Board meeting 6:00pm

November 2. Moses Luncheon 11: Football-Nestucca; Senior Night; HOMECOMING 29: Alumni Board Meeting 6:00pm

December 2: Basketball-DeLaSalle 7: Basketball-PAA 10: Basketball-Corbett 12: Alumni Board/Advisory Christmas Dinner 21: Basketball-Central Linn

January 4-8: ALUMNI APPRECIATION WEEK 6: Alumni Chapel and Lun-cheon 7: Basketball-Knappa8: ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT and Luncheon 11: Basketball-Riverdale 18: Basketball-Delphian 27: Basketball-Nestucca 31: Alumni Board Meeting 6:00pm

ALUMNIcalendarPHCS

In May of 2010, Port-

land Chris-tian Schools successfully completed the process of Accredita-tion. After carefully ex-amining the school, the

Visiting Team made 3 Major Rec-ommendations to the Northwest ACSI Accreditation Commission. The third of these recommenda-tions was to “Develop a tool for the review of every planned learning experience to ensure that the integration of faith and learning is embedded firmly within the culture of the entire school...”

To address this recommendation, Superintendent Bill Gibbons ap-pointed PCH teacher, Josh Taylor to lead faculty and staff discus-sion groups each month on ways to more effectively develop the MIND of CHRIST both for ourselves and our students. Because we are called “to educate students in the TRUTH of God’s word in every area of instruc-tion and activity so that their lives may be transformed by the renewing of their MINDS”, we first must un-

derstand what it means to take our own “thoughts captive to the obedi-ence of Christ”.

Portland Christian Schools’ Core Values state that our students will be taught to develop a Biblical world view, to develop critical thinking skills to evaluate today’s culture in light of that Biblical world view, and to love the Lord their God with their whole hearts and minds. Biblical Christianity, then, is a faith for the whole being and must appeal to all dimensions of our human ex-perience, including academics.

In I Corinthians 2:16, the focus verse for our monthly discussion groups, Paul urges us to develop the Mind of Christ; in short, think and act like Christ. It is exciting to real-ize that this cannot be mere aca-demic abstraction but a challenge to personal and practical application. As we sharpen one another, illu-mined by the precepts taught in the Word, we become more and more submissive to the Lord’s teachings. It is incumbent upon each one that we effectively lead and teach those students entrusted to us; these young minds and hearts are fragile and we must handle them with care.

–Jeanne Lampi, Director of Alumni

DEVELOPING THE MIND OF CHRIST

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REALS Contributors:Editor: Jeanne Lampi

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Edition:Scene: Seven, Take: Two

ALUMNI Officers and Board• President: Daniel Burnett ‘99• Vice President: Tara Nasmythe-Downing ‘89• Secretary: Jeanne Lampi • Treasurer/Historian: Jeanne Lampi• Database Manager: Tim Downing ‘89

• Faculty Liaison: Daniel Burnett ‘99• ISP Liaison: Marly Do• Director of Development: Annette Ayers Johnson ‘82• Director of Alumni Rela-tions: Jeanne Lampi • Director of Community Relations: Bill Buck

• Board Members at Large: Mike and Karon Stoller Trommlitz ‘57 Donna Mckinney Root ‘68 Peter Busby ‘81 Sarah Walkky ‘05 Donna Bowling ‘68 David Nuttelman ‘09 Heidi Logan Hval ‘87

Last year proved

to be rather amazing for most of us on the Board. For many, accreditation was a new process and little did we know what

was in store as we entered into this venture. By God’s amazing grace, we came through the process very well. We learned a lot, and I believe as a Board “we grew together”. It is good to see how this process has helped set the school in motion for a very healthy year.

For the past two years, our enroll-ment has declined; mostly in part, due to the very rough economy. In 2009-2010, we revised our budget downward and praise the Lord we recouped many of the students we lost. At this writing, we are down a bit from the numbers projected to balance our 2010-2011budget but are trusting that God will bring in the students of His choosing. I am appealing to PCS Alumni. I would love to see many of our Alumni

consider sending their children to Portland Christian. I realize times are difficult for all of us, but we are doing all we can to help families en-roll in the school for the 2010-2011 school year.

I also want you to know that we are conducting tours of both campuses daily. Even though you will get this issue of the REALS after school be-gins, we would still love to consider enrolling your children during the month of September. I would count it a privilege to join you on your tour and answer any questions you might have.

We have a very strong and commit-ted Board. Our newest addition, Steve Nagai, is a man of God who, while a quiet, deep thinker, has amazing insight which he shares just when the moment is appropri-ate. We are so glad to announce as well, that Jason Lay has returned from his tour of duty in Afghani-stan. He was dearly missed and we are so thankful he is back.

As we get on with the business of overseeing Board policy, we are grateful for Bill Gibbons, our Super-intendent who has the tremendous task of overseeing the daily opera-

tions of the school according to the policies established by the Board of Trustees. The final accreditation report asked for 3 major items to be addressed, two of which are solely the Board’s responsibility. In addi-tion there were many minor tasks to be worked on, many of which have been addressed throughout the summer. One major task is to develop a curriculum framework for the entire school, K-12. This is an undertaking that will involve all the faculty and staff under Bill’s guid-ance. We believe this process has al-ready helped our school more clearly define our direction for the future.

As Bill said recently in his mes-sage to all of us, “This school is a sheepfold and we are the shepherds guarding the gates and caring for the precious sheep that God has entrusted to us. The Lord Jesus is our model; the sheep hear His voice and follow.” Will the sheep hear our voices? I believe they will if we as servant-shepherds are clothed in humility and resisting our pride continually seek the Lord’s mercy and His grace as we lead and teach, all for His Kingdom.

–Terri Bunnell ‘83 Flikkema

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of Portland Christian Schools to educate students in the truthof God’s word in every area of instruction and activity to that their lives may be

transformed by the renewing of their minds.

VISION

Portland Christian Schools will become one of the Northwest’s leading Christian Schools providing itsstudents with a thriving, spiritually dynamic Christian education with the goal of students passing the

baton of godly leadership to the next generation.

In the process, Portland Christian Schools will demonstrate financial integrity, striving to become debt free,while establishing endowments for student aid, faculty compensation, and expansion of facilities.

CORE VALUES

All Board, Administration, Faculty and Staff (including coaches) must be able to demonstrate that theyunderstand and model a biblical world and life view and are committed to the spiritual, academic, physical,

emotional and social development of each student.

Students will be taught to develop a biblical world and life view and challenged to live according to biblical standards.

Critical thinking skills will be taught so that students will have the tools to evaluate their current culture andclimate in light of God’s word.

Each student shall be encouraged to love the Lord their God with their whole heart and mind to the end thateach one be compelled to reach out in love to others

both at home and around the world.

Two years ago I

took a road trip with one of my adult children and stopped off in Mesa, AZ. I asked an older cousin who lives in the area to

explain to my adult child what my mother had been like. My mother passed away before any of our children were born so they have no personal knowledge of their grand-mother. My cousin said the best way

he could describe her was that when all the cousins were together, every-one wanted to either sit on her lap or on the couch right next to her.

Community relations are all about bringing our “couches” to school. Most people give their optimal effort when they operate in a relaxed state of attentiveness within the “saving life of Christ.” I encourage each one of you to get as involved as possible in any one or more of the school ac-tivities this upcoming year. Our the-atre productions are first class with the very talented artists, scholars, and musicians with whom we have been blessed. We offer many oppor-

tunities to join in prayer with other parents and we offer opportunities to gather with fellow parents, staff and Board members to attend out-side activities such as professional and collegiate sports as a group.

I encourage you to participate in activities, attend as many PCS activities as possible, volunteer, etc.-become involved with the school community …and don’t forget your couch.

–Bill BuckDirector of Community Relations

WE GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEARTWith grateful hearts, we report that the entire cost of producing the REALS in 2009-2010 was underwritten by our faithful readers. Thank you so very much. As we enter into a new fiscal year, we recognize that though our economy is still going through a major transition, we continue to experience the provision of God not just for

our personal needs but our institutional needs as well. Thank you to all who gave.

•Kimberly Bennett ‘89•Mr. and Mrs. David Ernst

•Brenda Leiser ‘85•Susan McFarland ‘64

•Ruth Reynolds Mick ‘61•Gloria Oschner Price ‘61•Anna Hall Quarum ‘87•Rhoda Hager Reid ‘60

•Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Shelburne•Mr. and Mrs. Art Waldal

•Roger Walter ‘52•Larry Zimmerman

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Jobs lost, wages re-

duced, homes foreclosed, working two or more jobs to make ends meet -- these and similar setbacks have oc-curred in the

lives of approximately 25% of PC families in the last few years. Yet, through it all, families are being strengthened and are growing in their faith. Many families have told me of the blessings that their children have received by watching their parents step out in faith and prayer. Yes, regretfully, we have lost a small percentage of families, but the overwhelming majority is enduring and the Lord is generously providing. PC families, friends, and alumni have stepped into the gap to help families in need. I am amazed

to see God’s remarkable generosity through His people! I am humbled and thankful as I’m daily reminded that by His grace God blesses us with many gifts. Among the gifts He gives us are gifts of the heart: pure hearts, joyful hearts, loving hearts. . .. Yet there is one gift of the heart that God does not give to us, but He asks us to give it to Him -- that is a thankful heart. It is overwhelming to realize that our thankfulness is a gift we can give to God!

We each express thankfulness to God in different ways at differ-ent times. Sometimes we do so by speaking, singing, or praying words of praise; sometimes by sharing fellowship with believers; some-times by acts of kindness towards others; sometimes by obedience, and sometimes, by giving to those in need. Perhaps you received a blessing during your time as a PC student and would like to thank God, as other alums have done, by

“passing the blessing forward” to today’s students. If so, a gift to the PC Annual Fund is one way to do so. The Annual Fund provides tu-ition assistance to PC families who need a little extra help to keep their kids in school – families who have experienced setbacks in these tough economic times. Your gift could be their blessing.

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, my prayer for you is this:

–That God our gracious Father will shower you with His many gifts of the heart.

–That the joy of His Son, Jesus Christ, will fill you and surround you each day.

–That His Spirit will overtake your life with love and goodness now and always.

–That God will reveal to you what a blessing you truly are!

–Bill Gibbons Superintendent of PCS

THANKFUL IN TOUGH TIMES

THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITy RELATIONS SPEAKS OUT

As I’ve spo-ken with

fellow PC alums this summer, I’ve heard stories of classmates struggling with how their lives have evolved since high

school. Many of us have lives that “look different” than we expected on our graduation day. We are so hard on ourselves! Some have expressed that they limit contact with class-mates due to embarrassment or fear of being judged. If you share those

feelings, please don’t let them keep you away! Portland Christian strives to be a place of acceptance and love for all -- students, families, and alumni.

My dear friend Patrice Tsague shared a devotional with me after a conversation I had with him about a tough time in my own family’s “journey” which involved repeated, seemingly unexplainable challenges. I experienced feelings of condemna-tion and felt the need to search for “sin” in my life during this time. I was encouraged in the truth of God’s word that Patrice reveals in this article: tough stuff happens to glorify God and we are instruments

of “His will.” I hope that you, also, are encouraged in this truth, and that it may help to loosen any bonds that are keeping you from recon-necting with former classmates. May you enter a new season of your own journey this fall, perhaps one that brings you “back” to Portland Christian, a place to “Reach out, En-courage, Affirm, Love and Support.” Blessings to you.

Please enjoy the following devo-tional, used by permission of Patrice Tsague of Nehemiah Project Interna-tional Ministries.

–Annette Ayers Johnson, 1982Director of Development

And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned,

this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” John 9:2

There are times when we face difficulties that seem so tough to bear and hard to understand, that we easily conclude that the problem is the cause of some unknown sin on our part or our parents’. In some cases, others around us may come to the same conclusion, especially when it seems that our difficulties tarry a long time or we face one challenge after another. Of course these thoughts are not without bibli-cal precedent; Romans 6:23 states, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” and Exo-dus 20:5 “...you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me”. Notwithstanding, personal problems or tragedies are not always the consequences of one’s sin or the sin of parents; they are sometimes permitted by God due to the fact that we live in a sinful world, and they are opportunities for God to be glorified.

In John 9, Jesus sees a man who was born blind from birth. His disciples immediately conclude that this man’s misfortune is due to some type of sin on his part or on the part of his parents. They ask

Jesus, “...who sinned, this man or his parents that he was born blind?” Jesus responds with the following statement, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.” Jesus’ response helps us not to al-low the devil to cause us to pass judgment on ourselves or on others without knowing all the facts. It also helps us to know how to pray for others and ourselves when we face difficult situations. Jesus goes on to heal the blind man;, which be-comes a manifestation of the power of God the Father working through His Son Jesus Christ.

Of course there are times when we will face the consequences of our sins. However, even in those times we cannot allow the devil to cause us to become defeated through self condemnation. Self condemnation is of the devil. It is the enemy’s weapon to hinder us from walking in the promises of God for our lives. Remember this scripture, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Je-sus has made me free from the law of sin and death” Romans 8:1-2.

If you do sin against God, call on Jesus’ free legal defense. His legal firm has never lost a case and He is always ready to come to the defense of His followers at no charge to them. I John 2:1-3 states, “My

little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.”

Should you be a victim of the sins of your parents, remember that although “the iniquities of the father are visited upon the children to the third and fourth generation God shows mercy to thousands, to those who love Him and keep His com-mandments” Exodus 20:5-6.

Sin is a devastating thing with devastating consequences that are sometimes irreversible. Al-though you can be forgiven, the consequences caused by sin are sometimes irreversible. The key to walking in divine favor as a king-dom business steward is to avoid sin at all cost. Do not get lured by its short term promises; read the fine prints which reveal the long term devastation and disclaimers.

Whatever your current chal-lenge is, know that it is not neces-sarily because of your sins or your parent’s sins. However, if it is, seek forgiveness from the Lord, reject self condemnation and enjoy the abun-dant life that Jesus promises.Copyright © 2010 Patrice Tsague ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

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Each quarter the Board of Trust-ees recognized outstanding stu-

dents and their families. Last May, John Church and Josh Adams were honored for outstanding instrumen-tal performances at State compe-tition and Sydney Farley for her dramatic and vocal music awards.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES HONORS STUDENTS

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PORTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IS GRATEFUL FOR THE DEDICATED AND COMMITTED BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Anna Quarum (87)

Steve NagaiTeri Flikkema (83)

Chris WagnerKari Egger

Tim Brunner Jason Lay

Jeff Arnston

Carol Workman

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The Administration, Board of Trustees, Faculty, Staff and

Honored Golden Graduates from 1951-1960, led by National Honor Society underclassmen, marched into the auditorium and took their assigned places. As parents, grand-parents, aunts, uncles, siblings, friends, proudly stood to honor them, the Class of 2010 marched in to the traditional Pomp and Cir-cumstance played by their English teacher, Lori Blair. Following the welcome and prayer by principal, Dana Larson, Board Member, Kari Egger read the Scripture chosen by the class, Philippians 5: 7-8.

Ashley Morrow and David Sellers sang a beautiful version of “Time to Say Good-Bye” accompanied by Madelyn Baumann on the cello and

Ben Stanisel on the piano. Queenie Dao, graduating with highest honors, delivered the International Class Address. She thanked her parents and the school for the op-portunity given to her to be at PCH and to be able to explore different cultural and world views through the eyes of Americans in general, and specifically as Christians. Ryan Harding, also graduating with high-est Honors and delivering the Class Address, expressed his grateful-ness that everyone around him had encouraged , challenged and had set an example of what it means to have a deep relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Commencement Speaker, Josh Taylor, teacher, Student Council Advisor and dear friend and mentor to many of the seniors, encouraged them to take what they had learned at Portland Christian and continue to build upon the foundation they had received. He reminded them of “The Hesed Experience”, the theme for the 2009-2010 school-year and encouraged them to keep on expe-riencing in a new way, the Hesed

of God. (Hesed is a Hebrew word describing the central characteristic of God-His eternal, pursuing, forgiv-ing, loving nature.)

A new addition to Commencement this year was the recognition of “THE GOLDEN GRADS”. Board Chair, Terri Bunnell Flikkema ‘83 announced the new tradition to the audience and welcomed all those in attendance. Because this was the beginning of a new tradition, all graduates from PCH, 1951-1960, were invited to sit together directly behind the Class of 2010. Following the presentation of diplomas, Rhoda Hager ‘60 Reid handed a golden rose from the Class of 1960 to each graduate.

Prior to the closing remarks and turning of the tassels, the tradition-al “I AM” was led by choir director Daniel Burnett ‘99. Daniel invited all former grads and choir members to join the PCH choir. As in years past, the words of this beautiful song of praise resounded through-out the auditorium: “I AM THE BE-GINNING AND THE END. I AM”

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OUR VIEW OF THE CLASS OF 2010 By MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2011

Several students in the class of 2011 were asked to talk

about the class of 2010 and share how they viewed the se-niors as a whole. Following are a few unedited comments from some juniors: 1. “It’s hard to pinpoint a word or two to describe the class. I guess I’d say they are really diverse as far as talents and abilities go.” “These students were involved in so many things yet really seemed unified in their accomplishments.” 2. “The students in this class are always respectful, yet I have found them to be very clear in what they believe.” “I have not seen any slackers in the class. They work really hard, and were always respectful and caring about the other kids and teach-ers.” “I was always impressed. At least by the kids I hung around with, that they really cared about each other and the under-classmen.” 3. “This class had more real leaders that any I’ve ever seen at PC.” “When something needed to be done, they always stepped up to the plate.” “Yeah, I’d call them all leaders.” 4. “These kids seemed to capi-talize on what they were good at. Lots of them seemed to be off doing their own thing but they always seemed to pull together in unity.” 5. “I think education is what we all make of it. There’s no use in griping and complaining about stuff. It doesn’t get us anywhere. I remember some classes ahead of us that seemed to complain about everything. This class was not a group of complainers; most seemed to be accepting of things but definitely NOT complacent.” 6. “I never saw a single senior abuse their roles as leaders, as the top class in the school, in sports, in drama, etc.” “I guess I’d say they were encouragers and wanted everyone to succeed; at least up to our potential.” 7. “I really believe this class as a whole is pretty grounded in their Christian beliefs. I really think the majority of this class will leave PCH and remain strong.”

“I know lots of PC grads who struggle for a few years after leaving high school. That’s really not the school’s fault or that of their parents. We all have strong roots at PCH and we are allowed to question things and have our faith challenged but we are given the tools to make our faith our own.” “I really think most of these kids get it.” 8. “I’d like to mention so many of the class but I’m afraid I’d miss someone and I don’t want any-one to feel bad. People like An-drew, Preston, Jessica, Ashley, Alexis, Tommy, David Smouse, Dave Sellers, Queenie, Joelle, Conner, Stacy, Katie, Tim, Vance, Spencer, Tabitha, Kaely; all excel in their thing.” 9. “Yeah, but there are so many more we haven’t mentioned that all affected our lives every day.” “This year’s class had the most amazing group of ISP kids, too. They all seemed to fit in with the school and were really nice to everyone. Sometimes they actu-ally reached out to us before we opened up to them.” 10. Erik Mauk sure was a leader in drama as well as Tari and Conner. I think I read that Erik was in 10 shows at PCH”. “The members of this class seemed to always capitalize on what they were good at and not try to be something or someone they weren’t.” 11. “This class has left a great legacy for PCS.” “I believe that many will be walking billboards for our school and that they will go out and have a very good in-fluence in their community. I’m proud of them.”

HONORS, AWARDS, STATISTICS

Senior Scholars (3.9 gpa and above) Presidential Awards for Academic

ExcellenceQueenie Dao, Ryan Harding,

Kaely Maltman, David Sellers, Joelle Fulps, Eric Lemieux, Tim Seemuth

Scholars Diploma (Students who have taken all upper level

courses and a prescribed set of coursework while maintaining a 3.5 gpa or above)

Josh Adams, Raul Beke, Eric Lemieux, Erik Mauk, Tim Seemuth, David Sellers

Oregonian Academic Achiever Queenie Dao, Joelle Fulps,

Ryan Harding, David Sellers

LeadershipTari Gunstone, Tim Seemuth

CitizenshipJessica Beliel, David Sellers

AttendanceKevin Shidner

Subject Matter Awards

Band: Josh Adams, Alexander Kirichenko, Erik Mauk, Vi Nguyen, Conner Schaefer.

Guitar: Josh Adams.

Senior Ensemble: Mario Calabrese, Erik Mauk, Ashley Morrow, Tim Seemuth, David Sellers, Leslie Smith.

Theatre: Tari Gunstone, Erik Mauk, Tim Seemuth, Conner Schaefer, Josh Adams, Mario Calabrese

AP Calculus: Queenie Dao, Eric Lemieux.

AP Biology: Joelle Fulps

Chemistry: Eric Lemieux

English: Queenie Dao, Joelle Fulps, David Sellers

Art: Tari Gunstone

Home Management: Stacey Niedert, Spencer DeBray, Stephanie DiVincenzo, Connor Schaefer

Chess: Ryan Harding, Eric Lemieux

Industrial Arts: Jonathan Jenkins

History: Kevin Shidner

Senior Athletes: Kaely Maltman, Preston Dace, Vance Downey.

Senior Bible/Christian CharacterAlexis Arnold, Madelyn Baumann, Raul

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SERVING IN LOVE THE 2009-2010 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETy REACHES INTO THE COMMUNITy

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SENIOR BRUNCH

At Portland Christian, The National Honor Society is an

organization made up of students who have been proposed to a local council by a member of the faculty. All have been nominated based on the following categories: scholar-ship (each member must attain an accumulative GPA of 3.5 for at least two consecutive semesters), service (each member must give of them-selves in time and talent to serve Portland Christian and the com-munity), leadership (each member stands out and takes responsibility over areas needed) and character (each member treats those around them with kindness and models Christian behavior).

In my opinion, the National Honor Society has depth and promise that is hard for many clubs and teams to reach. I believe this because I’ve seen the true heart and desire that all the members have. It’s some-thing more than a group- it’s a way we interact with each other and all people around us. The main objec-tive of our group is to show God’s

love through using our talents and actively serving those around us, which is hopefully the ultimate ambition of all Christians (1 Corin-thians 13:13). Like all good things do, being in the NHS requires mush time and energy, but it also prepares its members to live a life for God that is about just that; sacrifice.

1 Samuel 12:24 says, “But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; con-sider what great things he has done for you.” With this goal in mind, it was my honor and pleasure to serve Portland Christian as president of the National Honor Society this year.

This past year, we really wanted to take on a much larger role in the community of the school than in past years; and, without being too cliché, attempt to make a difference. To do this, we agreed to partake in a difficult service act, instead of choosing one that would be “easy”. It absolutely paid off! We organized a blood drive through the Red Cross

that included not only the student body, but also brought in the com-munity around us. This was a great time to engage PC students in a program that saves lives through blood donation. Whether it was stu-dents getting excited to donate, or for some, to a face a fear for a better cause; the school had something go-ing on that all could participate in. Together, the NHS helped the Red Cross team cycle through groups of students, parents, and PC neigh-bors in the process of accomplishing something great for those in need.Although the Blood Drive only lasted one afternoon, I hope it instilled in others something that God has been teaching me; simply, to love. It’s how Jesus showed His grace, and how we can continue to witness to oth-ers. In Galatians (5:13) Our Father urges us to use our freedom to serve each other in love. This should continue to be the focus not only of the NHS, and not even just Portland Christian, but all of Jesus’ people as we persist in following Him daily.

– Kate Vorvick 2010, NHS President

Presented by the ISP Department and the Alumni Association, the

international graduates and their parents were honored at a special brunch the morning of Graduation. As over 100 parents and students were welcomed into the beauti-fully appointed cafeteria, each was presented with a rose corsage for the ladies and a boutonniere for the gentlemen. Kathy Nyone and her sister prepared a lovely brunch to honor the graduates and their families who travelled from Vietnam,

Thailand, Russia, Japan and Korea to see their children receive their Portland Christian High School Diplomas.

Following a slide show of the “Year in Review”, Sheila Trotter, Director of International Student Affairs and Superintendent Bill Gibbons called the graduates one by one to the front giving them each an individual challenge. Mr. Gibbons then went on to liken the entire group to a bou-quet of flowers. “Each individual is a

unique and beautiful person created in the image of God. Alone you are one; together you make a magnifi-cent bouquet, the fragrance of which will permeate the world and make a difference in your generation.

Congratulations to the largest Inter-national Student graduating class ever from Portland Christian High School. Stay in touch, let us know how you are doing, please come back to visit. We are proud to call you PCH ALUMNI.”

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SENIOR NIGHT“A COME TO JESUS PRAISE EVENT”

On Friday, June 4th, a SENIOR HONORS NIGHT was held at

Crossroads Church for all seniors and their families. The event was designed to recognize the accom-plishments and awards of the Class of 2010 as well as experience their talents through song and instru-ment. Each family was asked to prepare a Memory Board to have on display in the church’s fellow-ship hall. The boards would then be transferred to the graduation recep-tion hall the next day.

During this special time, the fami-lies of all international students were recognized as well as the

awards received by the students themselves. One of the special features of this year’s event was to call all the families forward who had been with Portland Christian Schools for 12 years or longer. Each was presented with a medal of honor for their commitment to Christian Education. In addition, all fami-lies who had committed 12 or more years to any Christian school were recognized.

Parents were invited to share their testimonies, to pray for the students, to share miracles of God’s grace in providing the finances for them to be at PCS, to read letters to the

graduates, especially those siblings were in the armed services and in general, thank the Lord for their children and for Portland Christian.

All in all, it was a wonderful “fam-ily” event, a time in which people could share on a very personal level, very appropriate to the occasion. One parent said as they were leav-ing, “I am so filled this evening with God’s blessing I can hardly contain it all. I just want to go out and shout His praises to everyone. Thank you Jesus.” Yes, dear parent, we couldn’t agree more, “It was a come to Jesus praise event.”

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One se-nior girl

was heard to exclaim, “Why do we have to do this?? Why can’t they just let us out early?” “Se-niors shouldn’t have to work this hard at the end of

their high school career.” Another answered, “Just wait until you get to college next fall. This will seem like a kinder project.” “Besides, don’t you want Mr. Gibbons to be proud of his mentorees?” These are pretty common woes heard from seniors,

especially those who might be push-ing the 11th hour to get everything polished up for the big presenta-tion. Before we go further, may we add that every single senior came through with excellent work, and well thought through topics which were “brilliantly” defended.

Since the Senior Thesis has been around since 1999, every senior knows what to prepare for in their final year of high school. And once again, “NO”, it’s not just busy work to keep seniors occupied until graduation week. It actually has a purpose. That purpose is to pull critical thinking skills together, to propose a research topic, develop a thesis, decide on the method

used to examine the thesis, write a significant paper (demonstrating their writing skills and showing a logical progression of their thought processes) and finally defending it before an audience of their peers, parents and faculty.

Each year the Thesis presentation is met with mixed emotions, some dread it, others enjoy it, and most are a bit relieved when it is success-fully over since no senior including those in the international commu-nity, can graduate without it. Gener-ally speaking, returning alumni who come to hear the presentations, remark that for them, this was an excellent project which they were able to make good use of in college.

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WRAPPING UP THE BEST yEAR yET

This past year has been an amazing one for student coun-

cil, otherwise known as “stuco.” Looking back at all that we have accomplished this year, I am both astounded and thankful. Com-prised of twenty-one outstanding high school students as well as two incredible advisors, we really revamped the role of stuco in our school and changed even our own conceptions of what we were capable of.

Last summer we had our annual planning retreat at Mrs. Lampi’s house, and we brainstormed for the upcoming year. We chose “The Hesed Experience” as our theme that would encompass our missions and social events. (“Hesed” is a Hebrew word roughly translated as “loving-kindness” but also meaning grace, mercy, justice, and selfless love- in essence, God). Little did we know the impact that Hesed would have on our council, our school, and our community.

We set out to incorporate the ideas of love and service into all of our plans for the year, from our tradi-tional social events like homecoming to original missions events like the “Love Portland” service campaign. As a council we wanted to think outside the box and just run with ideas that may otherwise seem un-conventional or unfeasible.

We started off the year in Septem-ber with the stuco chapel. Members of the student council washed the hands and feet of students and teachers, illustrating Jesus’ example of servanthood that inspired us and the heart for service that we wanted to inspire in others. Continuing on into the homecoming festivities,

the class float competition raised awareness of poverty in world cities and hoped to ignite a love for our own city and a desire to serve in our communities. In December, we organized the second an-nual “Power-tuff” volleyball tournament where we would again compete to “spike away hunger,” this time for a family in our extended PC commu-nity who needed assistance in affording special baby formula for their young son who had

difficulties digesting proteins.

Also in December, the student council was asked to put together a proposal for the first ever dance at Portland Christian. We pre-sented our proposal to the Board, and they graciously approved us to plan a dance in late January. Our first dance was a big success, well attended and enjoyed. The rest of the winter’s events included Jr/Sr Semi-formal and cheering for the varsity basketball teams in the state championships.

Moving into the spring, we launched our first ever long term mission’s concept, “Love Portland,” where students were given multiple op-portunities to show Hesed and serve the community with the school and other local organizations throughout April and May. “Love Portland” was kicked off with an annual favorite, “Powder-puff” football. Braving the wind and the rain, girls from each of the classes formed teams to com-pete for long lunch and of course, bragging rights. In addition to the competition, towels were collected for refugees and students were given the opportunity to sign up for upcoming service projects. Among the various ventures that students got involved in were volunteering at the Oregon Food Bank, serving the homeless on Thursday nights at Night Strike, and feeding the homeless as a school in Downtown Portland through Downtown Lunches, which culminated the “Love Port-land” events. Many students participated in these activities allowing us to make an impact outside of PC as well as creating unity and strengthening friend-

ships inside our own student body.

Completing the year we had our spring fling dance, “Tacky Prom,” a throwback to prom from decades past. The PC gymnasium was transformed into a classic, vintage prom scene, and students donned the tackiest dresses and suits they could find. For some of them it was as easy as raiding their par-ent’s closet, and for others the local Goodwill provided many options. This event was a perfect close to our jam-packed year as we were all able to celebrate together as a student community.

As we reflected upon the year, we as a council were so amazed at all that God accomplished through our council and our school, and we thank Him for His generous bless-ings. We also thank the administra-tion for granting us their trust as we expanded into unchartered territory.

Student council is seldom success-ful without the support of our fellow students, and we were so appre-ciative for their willingness to be onboard with us this year through their support and involvement. Stu-co’s influence this past year gener-ated much interest for the upcoming year as we had nearly fifty enthu-siastic applicants for next year’s student council, a record high.

It has been an honor to serve as Student Body President this past 2009-2010 school year. I wish the council well in their future endeav-ors. I know that they will continue to be a dynamic force within the school motivated by God’s Hesed and His requirement for all of us: to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him (Micah 6:8).

-Tim Seemuth Class of 2010, “Stuco” President

BirthsWe are happy to announce all births sent to the editor.

• Mason Lucas born on August 1, 2009 to Robbie ‘00 and Stephanie Wright. Mason weighed in at 4# 13oz and was 17” long.

• Eamon Edward James born on July

15, 2010 to Ali Bryan ‘01 and Jordan Smith. Eamon weighed 6lbs.14oz and was 20½" long.

• Aurelia Anna Sophia born on July 13, 2010 to PCS Choir Director Daniel ‘99 and Em-ily Burnett.

• Lydia born in December, 2009 to

John and Christina Wolf ‘97 Munzen.

• Benjamin Allan born August 5, 2010 to Josh ‘99 and Emily Stokes.

• Madalyn Grace born July 17, 2010 to Anne Hendricks

‘00 and Nathan ‘00 Lucia. Madalyn weighed in at 8# and 20” long.

• Kya Jade born in August, 2010 to Richard and Roni Mapes ‘02 Pullen.

• Bradley Carles born April 7, 2010 to Jason and Bev-

erly Kenagy ‘91 Reed.

• Nyah, born in May 2007 and Zachary, born in December 2009 to Jason ‘90 and Niko Lewis.

Congratulations to:• All members of the Class of 2010, PCH’s newest Alumni• All PC Grads who received degrees this spring. (We are happy to announce all graduates by name when informa-tion is sent to us regardless of the date of graduation.)• The Gunstone family and their 3 graduates during the month of June: Tari ‘10 from PCH, Tally ‘06, BA from Portland State and Tressa ‘02, MA from the University of Chicago.

• 2nd Lieutenant Kyle Durant ‘05 commissioned into the USMC, August 2010. He will be attending The Basic School in Virginia in the Spring of 2011. He graduated from Oregon State Univer-sity in Dec 2009 with a BA in Business Management.

• Heather Ross ‘03 MS from Brown University.• Shannon Cramer ‘06 from Seattle Pacific University• Andrew Hays ‘06 from Seattle Pacific University• Matthew Nguyen ‘06 from Seattle Pacific University• Grant Rehnburg ‘06 from Seattle pacific University• Caleb Nyone ‘10, is member of the Eastside United Soccer Team which won the National Championship match in Overland Park, KS in July. Eastside United became the first Oregon team to win a US Youth Soccer national title since 1994.

• Randy ‘04 and Jennifer Hillson Wilson married on August 13, 2010. Wedding pictures will be in next issue of the REALS• Ed and Linda Below ‘65 High-

man celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in the company of many Portland Christian Schools’ students, teachers, former staff and families. Linda, who taught for years at both PCES and PCHS and Ed who cur-rently teaches grade 6 at PCES delighted in the many stories shared by their guests on Sunday Night, August 29th, exactly 40 YEARS to the day AFTER THEY WERE MARRIED in Ashland, Ohio.

Mason Wright

Eamon Smith

Aurelia Burnett

Kyle Durant

Lydia Munzen

Benjamin Stokes

Madalyn Lucia

Kya Pullen

Bradley Reed

Nyah Lewis

Zachary LewisKyle ’05 and Brittany Adams Durant

married on April 3, 2010

The Wilsons

The Highmans

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Weddings

First Lieutenant Alex ‘02 and Katie Porter Esson married July 3, 2010.

Scott and Katie Anfuso ‘03 Carmack

Joshua ‘02 and Darcy Durant ‘02 Nyone married on July 17, 2010.

Brian ‘05 and Megan Terry married in August, 2010

Travis and Heidi Webb ‘07 Clinton married on June 19, 2010.

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• Jim Knotz ‘80 went into the presence of his Savior on July 30, 2010 following a long battle with cancer. After leaving PCH, Jim went on to Judson Baptist College and then to gradu-

ate from OSU with an accounting degree in 1986. He and wife Debbie were married for 23 years on the exact day of his memorial service (August 15th) and are the parents of 2 children. Jim’s passion for his family was evident to everyone, but as one person mentioned, his passion for sports was “right up there”. He was such a Beaver fan that he NEVER missed a game. Jim’s mes-sage to all of us before he went to be with the Lord was “I was adopted because someone wanted me, I met Deb-bie and she wanted me, and now God wants me. I am ready to go.”

• Nila Brose, mom of Dan ‘79, Beth ‘80, and Susan ‘82 went into the presence of her Lord on August 3, 2010. Dr. John and Nila Brose raised their children in Africa where they served as medical missionaries. “Mom was ever our teacher”, said Dan.”She taught us to think critically and always asked us the tough questions and made us give a thoughtful answer. She was always wise and never hardened with age. And she also taught us to love fried white ants.”

• Marianne Beres, wife of former PCS Board member, Lou Beres and mother to Valerie’78, Kim ‘79, Tammy ‘81 and Noelle ‘84 went home to glory on July 26, 2010. As each shared, one theme was evident, her prayer life was amazing. Everyone who knew her knew Marianne was a prayer warrior. Bea Watson, the first woman to serve on the PCS Board, spoke of the amazing prayer times and Bible studies led by Marianne and how many lives had been touched throughout the Portland com-munity and beyond.

• Lawrence “Larry” Anderson husband of Nellie, a long time member of the PCS parents group, prayer warrior for PCS and mother of Lynn ‘86, David ‘85 and Jon ‘88, went to be with Lord on June 23, 2010. At his service when the pastor asked how many men had been mentored by Larry and how many had been directly affected in their spiritual journey through his counsel, nearly every hand went up. As one of his children said at the memorial service, “Our Dad had an uncondition-al love for Mom and us kids. His only agenda in this life was God’s agenda and to do His will.”

• John Alan Hempe ‘88 is “now free, free from the pain and toil of this life and free to be in the presence of his Lord and God. John ended his life on June 30, 2010. He is now in heaven, there are no more tears, and in all likelihood he is visiting with his beloved grandpa whom he loved dearly.” John was a very deep thinker, perhaps one of the most brilliant students to graduate

from Portland Christian. In a note two years ago, John told about the incredible successes in his life, a mil-lionaire before 30 years of age only to lose much of it in the crash of 2000. John held his MS from MIT and an MBA from Harvard, both very prestigious schools. But as he said, while he had accomplished so much, yet he was frustrated with the several twists and turns his life had taken. He asked about a class reunion. He wanted to see old friends from PC again, although he did stay in touch with several. John knew he had so much to give to society but struggled with his amazing giftedness. He ended his note with, “There just has to be more to life than this.” John was very, very close to his mom, Linda MacNaughton ‘57 and sister, Missy ‘86. His dad, John served on the PCS Board of Trustees in the eighties.

In Memoriam...

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NEWS FROM PCS

The Portland Christian Booster Club sponsored the 6th Annual

Sports Awards Banquet on May 27th at the high school cafetorium. Following Dan Beaumont’s recap of the PCH 2009-2010 Year in Athlet-ics, Dave Johnson, 1992 Bronze Medalist in the Barcelona Summer Olympics and AD at Corban College challenged the athletes to give all they have to the Lord Jesus Christ. Dave shared how he had received Christ as his savior in high school and the change that brought in his athletic endeavors. Dave still holds several world records in the hurdles and javelin.

The 2009-2010 School Year in Athletics

CROSS COUNTRY

2009 was a very successful year for the Portland Christian Royals Cross Country Team. The 2nd year of rebirth brought great improvements and a team first for PCHS at the District Meet: District 1 Boys Team Championship and 7th place finish at State.

SOCCER

The Royals ran through the Co-lumbia River Soccer League with an 8 and 0 record. This is the third straight year the Royals have not lost a match in league play for a 30-0 record. In the quarter finals the Royals lost 2-4 to the St. Mary’s Crusaders.

FOOTBALL

The Royals faced a great challenge after coming off the three most successful seasons in PCH football history. The Royals met and ex-ceeded the challenge and went into the State Quarterfinals posting an 8-4 record for the season. The tradi-tion of great PCH football is firmly established.

VOLLEYBALL

The Royals had an up and down year which they handled with grace.

Working hard for every point, the lady Royals made it into the 2nd round of playoffs losing by just 2 points in the 5th and deciding game.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

This was the best season on record for any Portland Christian Basket-ball team. Undefeated State Cham-pions with a 29-0 record, the girls met every challenge placed before them.

BOYS BASKETBALL

A season of destiny, the team faced more challenges and had to learn more lessons than most individuals face in their entire career. Playing like champions, our team believed in each other and what the coaching staff had prepared for them. This took us all the way to Pendleton where the team we ended up taking the State Championship upsetting Central Linn 54-38.

SOFTBALL

This team improved more than any other team on campus. We made it into the district playoffs for the first time in many years. Every coach in the League told us this was a com-pletely different team from the past couple of years. They are right and we hope to go on next year as a vi-able team for a 2011 championship.

BASEBALL

The Royals were 21-2 heading into the State Quarterfinals. Placing 2nd in State, the Royals finished the season 22-3. The Royals placed 1st in State in 2008 and 2009.

TRACK

The 2010 track season was a huge success by any measure. Both teams finished undefeated in league and claimed league championships. The boys’ league win streak stands at 87 victories in a row. The boys finished first at State and the girls finished 2nd. The boys won their third consecutive State Champion-ship. This marks the first time in

PC history that a team has won 3 consecutive State titles. Both teams finished the race strong and hon-ored the Lord with a great end to their season.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Dave Johnson assisted Debi Hanson in announcing the following awards given by the Booster Club for 2009-2010.

FRESHMEN OF THE YEAR

(Given to those who have never played this sport and has had a pos-itive impact on the team) TAYLOR HYBL and HANNAH JOSSI

SCHOLAR ATHLETE

(Given to an athlete who has played 2 or more sports in this past season and maintained a 3.75 GPA) ERIC LEMIEUX and BRITTANEY NIE-BERGALL

INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP(Recognition of excellence in inspira-tional leadership on or off the court or field)

RYAN HARDING and EMILY KO-ZLOWSKI

OUTSTANDING ATHLETES(Overall excellence in athletic abil-ity and impact, well respected and exemplary character)PRESTON DACE and VANCE DOWNEY ALEXIS ARNOLD and KAELY MALTMAN

The Portland Christian Alumni con-gratulate our ROYAL teams, their coaches and athletes.

SPORTS AWARDS BANQUET MAy 27, 2010

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Fifty-one 8th grade students were promoted into high school on

June 8th. Juliet Anderson, the Class Speaker, thanked her parents for their love, leadership and invest-ment in her life as well as all the other parents who invest so much in the lives of their children. Family and friends enjoyed Garrett New-man’s beautiful solo of the Hungar-ian Rhapsody Opus 410 followed later in the program by performanc-es from the Middle School Band and Guitar Class. Congratulations to all the future Portland Christian High School Alumni.

Sandy Ankrom has been involved in one way or another with

Portland Christian since the early nineties when Stu and Sandy en-rolled their children at the Portland Christian Elementary School. Kris-ten graduated in 2001 and Aaron in 2003. Sandy served as the admin-istrative assistant to then princi-pal, Jeanne Lampi from 1997 until Jeanne left that role in 2002. Sandy

continued on another year until she left to work in the downtown area. Last year, Sandy returned to as-sist Jeanne Lampi with the 2010 Accreditation and the two quickly picked up just where they left off in the 2003 accreditation. For the 2010-2011 school year, Sandy will be assisting in the Secondary office, once again returning to her love of

working with high school students. Recently, Sandy celebrated a “signif-icant” birthday. The surprise party, orchestrated by husband, Stu, Kris-tin and Aaron brought a large group of PCH Alumni, teachers, staff, board members and parents, who were contemporaries of Sandy dur-ing those days she worked at PCH in the nineties.

PCS 8TH GRADE PROMOTION

PORTLAND CHRISTIAN SECONDARy SCHOOL WELCOMES BACK SANDI ANKROM

Portland Christian Schools is proud to announce the agree-

ment made recently between War-ner Pacific College and Portland Christian Schools. This agreement in summary states that Portland Christian High School students who are enrolled in Advanced place-ment Courses (five are offered) have the opportunity to receive college credit if they earn an “A” or a “B” in

the course. For example, a student enrolled in AP Calculus and earns an “A” or “B” for the year will receive one semester of college credit at Warner Pacific. This credit will be transcripted at Warner and the stu-dent can either use it toward Warner Pacific graduation or have the credit transferred to another college.

The cost per semester credit will be only $65 and will only be charged when the student officially enrolls at Warner in the spring after the PCH teacher and Warner Pacific officially agree that the student is on track to complete the course with an A or B grade. For further information, contact Dr. Shawn Jones, the head counselor at Portland Christian. Shawn.jones@pcschools.org.

PORTLAND CHRISTIAN ANNOUNCES CONCURRENT CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH WARNER PACIFIC COLLEGE

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The TRACK

TEAM does it again. For the third straight year the Royals boy’s track team hoisted up the cham-pionship blue trophy at Western Oregon State University. Getting points from many different contributors, the Royals finished with 83 points, beating their nearest com-petitors 9Scio) by 13 points. Preston Dace won both the Triple Jump and 110 Hur-

dles while helping his team pile up their score. Mark Hanson also won the Javelin, making it the second year in a row a Royal has won that event at the state meet.

The girls finished with their best fin-ish in the school’s history finishing second at the meet. Alexis Arnold won both the 100 Meter Hurdles and Shot Put! Alexis was also selected as the female athlete of the meet, which is equivalent to STATE PLAYER of the YEAR.

The baseball and softball teams also competed admirably. The first year softball coach, Anna Wilson, helped lead the Royals to the District Playoffs for the first time in many

years. The baseball team continued to show its strength by winning the Northwest League crown again. Led by a very good senior core, the Roy-als marched all the way to the state semifinals before being edged out by the Heppner Mustangs. An impres-sive 4 players from Portland Chris-tian were selected to the First Team All-state Team. These players were: Vance Downey, Tommy Niebergall, Eric Lemieux and Keegan Rogers.

Please go to the Portland Christian Web Site at www.pcschools .org and go to the Athletics page to find the schedules and player stats for the ROYALS fall season games. And by the way, I heard that Mrs. Lampi is already handing out Alumni passes for home games. I believe that that many in the class of 1990 have already received their passes at the 1990 reunion. Give her a call (using information of the last page to get your 2010-2011 ROYALS season pass.

–Aaron Lewis ‘95Athletic Director and Coach

THE AD WRITES FROM THE BLEACHERS

The 2010-2011 Student Council began the year with a retreat to

deepen relationships, make deci-sions, and to hopefully set a tone for the entire school year. The students began by choosing a theme for the year. Last year’s theme was The Hesed Experience. The year cen-tered on experiencing God’s Hesed or love for us and then sharing that love with Portland. While last year was a monumental success, this student council noticed a need in the student body. While the student body deeply cares for the needs of Portland, and while the student

body is deeply passionate about the injustices of the world, the student council noticed that the student body must learn to love each other. Isn’t it interesting how easy it is for all of us to love and care for the distant and yet so hard to love the close.

Therefore, this year’s theme is Ex-pressing Empathetic Love. The stu-dents have drawn from Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird which states, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you

climb into his skin and walk around in it.” Loving someone is not as easy or simple as it sounds, but love is powerful and community changing. The hope is that the student body will learn to love, to care for, and to understand each other. Then, this new love for each other will propel them to love the outside world. It’s an ambitious endeavor, but hope-fully this year we will all learn to express an empathetic and super-naturally charged love.

–Josh Taylor, Student Council Advisor

2010-2011 SCHOOL yEAR OFF TO A GREAT START FOR STUDENT COUNCIL

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The faculty and staff gathered together to pray and say farewell

to several colleagues who are mov-ing on to other opportunities. Adam Dekker is to be married in August and will move to Southern Oregon, Anthony Baugher is moving to Corvallis where he will assume the AD position for Santiam Christian, Randy Dalzell and Andrew Wilson are leaving to pursue business and school and Corrie Burkett is leav-ing to assume other responsibilities. Dana Larson led the staff in prayer for these colleagues who are moving on from PCS.

While several farewell gather-ings were held for Jackie,

nearly 80 faculty and staff gathered once again on June 17, 2010 at the Blackberry Restaurant in the Mt. Hood Recreational Village to honor Jackie and others not returning to PCS in the fall for their service to the school. After enjoying fellowship together around the dinner tables, faculty, staff, Moms In Touch, etc. not returning to the school for 2010-2011 were honored. Special recogni-tion was given to Brenda Seemuth and Jane Mauk for their many years of ministry in prayer, Boosters, etc., to the school while their children were students: K-12.

With grateful hearts, we at PCS recognize Jackie Clay for her stead-fast faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and her untiring service to all of

us as she taught the little ones to rejoice in Him since 1970.

Annette Ayers ‘82 Johnson, PCS’s Director of Development shared her memories of Jackie as a teacher who stood strong in the face of adversity and as a teacher who cared about each of her students as unique little people each of whom had their own personalities, gifts and talents and how Mrs. Clay made each one feel so very special. An-nette also spoke of Jackie’s beauty (as first graders, all the little girls thought she was so beautiful). Bill Buck, Jackie’s principal when she returned to PCES after her chil-dren were born and entered school, spoke of her inner beauty as the Master Teacher, the one to whom others would go to have questions answered, to be coached and men-

tored, to be encouraged and prayed for, and the one who always stayed faithfully “by the stuff”. Jackie was described by several as a rock when they felt at times they needed steadying. Ed Highman also focused on these characteristics of Jackie but emphasized their collegial relationship and the mutual love, respect and support they had for one another.

“We all will miss you, Jackie and it would only be in our own selfishness that we would want you to remain. You have given so much of your life to Portland Christian Schools, to the children and their families. But now it is time for you to once again focus your time and energy on your own dear fam-ily. May the Lord richly bless you, Jackie, and please, come visit often.”

HS FACULTy FAREWELL LUNCHEONJUNE 16, 2010

FACULTy/STAFF APPRECIATION DINNER

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NEWS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FRONT

The Inter-national

Student Program (ISP) is excited to report that 15 out of 16 of the gradu-ating senior class of 2009-2010 have been accepted

by and are enrolled in universities and colleges throughout the USA. Thank you to all of the PCS alum-nae staff and that provided support to this outstanding class of interna-tional students!

ISP welcomes 27 returning stu-dents and 21 new students from 8 countries for the 2010-2011 school year. Students from Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Spain, Finland and Germany will join us at PCS.

On the 24th of July, nine girls from Takinogawa High School in Tokyo, Japan, accompanied by an English teacher and their Principal, Mrs. Fumiko Morita, arrived in Portland and traveled to Portland Christian. Here they were warmly greeted by PC staff and their host families. Kathy Nyone, International Home Stay Coordinator and their English teacher for the next two weeks, had prepared a lovely brunch buffet over which the girls could meet and visit with their American families. After

the weekend together, the girls were returned to the school each morn-ing for intensive English classes followed be local afternoon activities designed to orient them to Portland “Culture”. During this time, the girls also took several all-day field trips, to the ocean and to Mount Hood.

On Monday July 26th, Portland Christian Schools had a lovely brunch, again prepared by Mrs.

Nyone, to gather with PCS Ad-ministrators and the contingency from Takinogawa to renew our Agreement of Friendship and Cooperation,

first signed in 1996. It proved to be a very special occasion on the part of both schools as Superintendent Bill Gibbons and Principal Fumiko Morita together placed their sig-natures on the document which declared that we are committed to one another work with one another in the education of students.

To conclude the wonderful two weeks, a special Sayonara party was held at the High School. Here the girls had an opportunity to demon-strate the things they had learned in America. They put on a delight-ful musical performance dressed of course in their finest yukatas (summer kimonos). They showed off their school work and taught us

all to play various Japanese games they had laid out on the back tables. It was a delightful and poignant evening.

All new ISP students attended an orientation on August 26-28, 2010. During orientation all new students participate in academic assessments. As a result of the as-sessments, class schedules were de-signed to meet the academic needs for each new ISP student. Several PCS students assisted in the orien-tation for the new ISP students. Before school began, host families attended the Fall Host Family Ori-entation. This event is designed to prepare and update families host-ing international students at PCS. We are eagerly planning ISP events for the new school year. Special ISP events include the following:

September 28–Fall Host Family PotluckDecember 2–Third Annual FAB (Friends Across Borders) Talent ShowFebruary 10–Snow Day at Govern-ment CampMarch 11–International Food NightMay 17–Spring Host Family Potluck Thank you to all PC alumnae, ad-ministration, staff and host families for contributing to the success of International Student Program at PCS!

–Sheila Tretter, Director of Interna-tional Student Affairs

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PORTLAND CHRISTIAN FEATURED ALUMNI

MATT ‘87 AND MICHELLE ABRAHAMSON’86 CASEy

Mat-

thew and Michelle have served the Lord in mis-sions and church

work since the early 1990’s in locations ranging from Bulgaria to Texas and points in between. Matt has been on pastoral staff as a wor-ship pastor in a number of churches around the country from the east coast west.. They’ve been blessed to return to their hometown of Port-land where Matthew has served on a pastoral staff at a local church for the past four years. At this time, the Lord has called them to start a new church work called Deeper Life Fellowship which will be meeting at Portland Christian High School. Matthew’s book, The Return: An End Time Epistle to the Church in America (published by Elijah Books) was released this summer, generating significant interest with radio and television interviews (go to www.matthewcasey.org for more information). Matthew and Michelle celebrate 23 years of marriage this August and have three great chil-dren: Katrina (21), Joshua (19) and Isaiah (8).

Portland Christian Schools is glad to reconnect with Matthew and Michelle and welcome them “home”.

J.C. RUSSELL

J.C. Rus-sell, 2009

graduate of Portland Christian High School, just finished his fresh-man “plebe” year at the United States Naval Acad-

emy in Annapolis, MD. J.C. had a great year, reports his proud mom, making the Superintendant’s List both semesters, captaining the lightweight crew boat to a record-breaking season, breaking several Academy rowing records, and quali-fying for the national crew team. He is currently training with the team, and will spend the rest of the summer on ‘summer cruise’ (which means ship time on the ocean)! The family plans to visit him in Annapo-lis at the end of May. J.C. is double majoring in Computer Science and Information Technology and looks forward to his “Youngster” sopho-more year, when he is a plebe-no-more — definitely worth celebrating! J.C. and his family sincerely ap-preciate all those who have prayed for him throughout this challenging year and continue to pray for him. It definitely makes a difference!

THE GUNSTONE LADIES

Gail Gunstone, mom of Titus ‘01, Tressa’02, Tiara ‘04, Tally ‘06

and Tari ‘10 retired after teaching art at the elementa-ry school since 2001. Don

and Gail Gunstone not only spent many hours working and volunteer-ing at PCES, they always involved themselves in their children’s lives and activities at the high school as well. Gail, a fine artist as well as an outstanding musician, found her-

self in many, many of the dramatic presentations at the school. Hus-band, Don was generally the “head contractor” for the stage sets, often designed by his wife, the Drama Director and the art department. This June, the Gunstone’s marked a milestone in their life; three of their daughters had graduations. Tressa graduated with her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago, Tally graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Portland State, and Tari gradu-ated from Portland Christian High School. Some of Tally’s work can be seen on http://cargocollective.com/tallygunstone.

This brings us to Tiara’s story who is serving this summer in Eldoret, Kenya with OPEN ARMS INTERNATIONAL. Open Arms is a humanitarian and developmental organization dedicated to rais-ing children in Africa and India orphaned by AIDS, civil warfare, disease or other tragedies.

“Sometimes in a beautiful life, God has a way of testing our faith and strength in Him. As hard as this is for me, I believe it is time to share my journey of inspiration and healing. On a warm late sum-mer morning, a few short years ago, my life was forever changed. As the sun’s rays pierced my window, a troubled young man took his frag-ile life right before my eyes. In this extremely sad and painful moment, my faith was tested to its core and so my story begins…

Growing up with an amaz-

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ing art teacher for a mother and a father who is a master woodworker, has given my personal art style the fusion of creativity and craftsman-ship. I have discovered that art has been a challenging yet rewarding mainstay since my childhood. Now as a young adult, I have come to ap-preciate what a blessing it is to have such loving parents and a family by my side in Life’s beautiful struggle. I now believe that God has bestowed to me the gift of art to help others and myself deal with the trials and tribulations that life hands out to all of us as we walk so subtly in time so sweet. There was a time when I questioned the gift of art that God given me until that fateful summer day. And on that day, I realized that God had given me much more than just mere ability, He had opened a door to an even greater gift: The Gift of Life.” This has given me the motivation and passion to share my faith, inspiration and love of creat-ing art with others.

My art style is filled with sym-bolism and hidden messages which reflect my desire to touch imagina-tions and emotions. With this inspi-ration, I am humbled last spring to have had my very first Art Exhibi-tion: A Life of Doors; an Exhibition of faith, Sorrow, and Growth.

Doors can symbolize deep feel-ings, thoughts unwound, decisions of the past, sweet regrets, despair, inspiration success, failure or love. God has allowed me to walk through a door of suffering so that I might find joy and blessings on the other side. Doors have always been a part of my life and they have revealed to me a calling of giving of self to others. I have realized that the gift of giving is one of the most precious things we have in Life. For this reason, I have been called to partner with Open Arms, Inter-national so I may open my arms and give to others who have been through or are going through great tragedy in their lives.”

A LIFE OF DOORS:

An art exhibition of life: sorrow and growth

When: Sunday, May 16, 2010 7:30 pm-10:30 pmSilent Auction 8:30pm – 9:45 pm

Where: Slingshot Lounge 5532 SE Center St. Portland OR 97206 503-445-6649(SW corner of Foster & 56th & Center)

What: An art exhibition by Tiara Gunstone. Come enjoy great art for purchase, food, and music with friends and family. All proceeds will benefit Open Arms International in efforts to fund the 2010 outreach trip to Eldoret, Kenya.

(www.openarmsinternational.com).

Email Tiara at tig381@gmail.com

The 2010 Alumni Advisory/Board meeting was held on August

13th in conjunction with the All-Years Alumni Summer Reunion and the Bob Barber Open House and 88th Birthday Celebration. The Des-sert meeting was held in the high school library at 2:00pm. We were blessed to have had ten members of the 33 Advisory Committee Mem-bers join the Alumni Association Board in attendance. All but four of the Advisory members responded with regrets and notes of encourage-ment to the PCS Alumni Associa-tion. Most encouraging among the messages sent to the group were those who expressed appreciation that Portland Christian is working so hard to reconnect alumni and friends to the school as well as help-ing classmates locate “lost” class members. A number asked that the date for the event be set earlier to better plan for 2011. (Shirley Ader ‘71 Endres and Evogene Atkinson ‘54 Stephens traveled to Portland from Maryland and Arizona respec-tively to attend the gathering.) After welcome and prayer by Presi-dent Daniel Burnett ‘99, Jeanne Lampi read the responses, the minutes from 2009 and the 2009-

2010 financial report along with the proposed 2010-2011 budget. Jeanne reminded us again that the REALS which everyone seems to appreciate, is self-funded by the Alumni. The Statement of Purpose and Goals of the Association were read and reaf-firmed by those present. The RE-ALS acronym was also reaffirmed: Reachout-Encourage-Affirm-Love-Support PCS alumni and friends and all those currently associated with the school.

Annette Ayers ‘82 Johnson, PC’s Di-rector of Development shared the vi-sion her department has for the year as well as the continuation of the MOSES PLAN program beginning with a luncheon of thanksgiving to be held November 2nd. She reported that over $545,000 had been raised as well as funds being raised in the silent phase of the program. Cur-rently teacher compensation and student financial aid are the key focus of gifting to the general fund. This year to date, over 90 families have been helped with tuition al-lowing them to remain at Portland Christian.

Superintendent Bill Gibbons fol-lowed Annette’s presentation with

the showing of the new video pro-duced by the development depart-ment thereby giving us all a quick view if the way the Lord is directing the school from our amazing Early Education program through grade 12. Bill also brought us up-to-date on the direction the school was heading following our very success-ful 2009-2010 accreditation year.

Bill Buck, Director of Community Relations brought our time to a close with greetings from his depart-ment, a brief overview of the work that has and continues to go on this summer and into the fall and reminded all of us that we can all be like couches. A couch is a place to feel safe, a place to learn and a place to share. May this be what our Alumni Association is all about as we serve to support one another and Portland Christian Schools.

FIFTH ANNUAL ALUMNI ADVISORy/BOARD MEETING

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Bonnie Dick ‘59 BoatmanRhoda Hager ‘60 Reid

Anna Howatt ‘05, Angela Schilling ‘05 Fritz, Allison Hicks ‘05

Brooke Abbate ‘03 GrayBrynn Otness ‘03

NOTES to the REALSFrom the fifties...

• Brenda Dunford and Karon Stol-ler Trommlitz, Class of 1957 write that they had the weekend of August 13 and 14th planned for their “an-nual reunion” but want EVERYONE to get ready for the BIG BASH in 2012 when they celebrate their 55th Reunion. Please keep these ladies updated on address changes, etc. At this time, they have finally located ALL the classmates from 1957.

From the sixties….• Cathy Schmurr Talbott ‘60 writes that she found this picture of the Board of Trustees and their wives. The picture is probably from either 1957-or 1958. We’d like to hear from anyone who might be able to identify the year as well as the members. We believe that from left to right we have: Mr. and Mrs. Bar-ney McClain, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schmurr, Mr. and Mrs. George At-kinson, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hager and Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee.

• John VanLierop ‘65 writes that he was unable to attend the An-nual Advisory and to give greetings to Bob and Thera. “I still remember all the choir pieces we did under Bob and the fun of doing “Our Miss Brooks” under Thera. Thanks to the Alumni Board for the countless hours you all put into the Associa-tion. I enjoy immensely, every issue of the REALS. Please keep it coming and God bless everyone.”

From the nineties…Jason Lewis ‘90 writes, “I can’t thank everyone enough for planning the wonderful 1990 20th Reunion. I only wish my family could have been here as well. It was a great weekend and enjoyed by everyone. Thank you for continuing to care for students; this is evidence of your love for Christ and for us. May you continue to serve Him at PC and may this service be a fruit in your life for years to come.”• Duan Walker ‘95 writes “I was looking at some photos of a PC re-union that friend Mike Hatfield ‘90 had a few weeks ago. We’ve gotten to know one another here in Albany. Mid-Valley Fellowship is coming up on 4 years old, which means I have been in full-time ministry as direc-tor for 5 years. It has definitely been a journey of God refining things in me and HIS calling upon my life. This current season of ministry is doing a bit of that again; refining and affirming. I still live in Albany, it’s definitely not a perfect town, but I enjoy it with its blemishes and all.”• Charlotte Stewart ‘98 writes “As some of you know, I am starting a new job this school year as the Japanese teacher at both Lake Os-wego and Lakeridge High Schools, (half time at each.) It will be great to focus on just one subject area. I’m also look forward to being back in the Portland area.”

From the 2000’s….Leanne Madore Ernster ‘01 writes, “Matt and I re-turned home from our month-long mission trip to the Czech Republic and are reminiscing

about the joy of teaming up in all the adventures shared while leading

our first mission trip as husband and wife. We prayed up and were in the Word and anticipated that God would use us mightily; did He ever!”

• Tyler Caffall ‘01 has had a very successful summer acting op-posite Al Pachino in

the Shakespeare in the Park sum-mer series held annually in Central Park in New York.• Junta Chinen ‘04 writes that he is sorry he has not been in touch with Mrs. Lampi and the school for so long. Everyone in Okinawa are doing fine and want to visit when they come to Oregon. I am applying for a work permit to work as a nurs-ing assistant and will be applying to nursing schools next year.

• Angela Schil-ling Fritz ‘05 wrote that she and husband Alex who

live and work in Alaska, sent pic-tures from their trip on a glacier as well as an air trip over the ice fields. It was quite an experience for them.• Brandy Armstrong Cowell ‘07 writes “We recently visited Ryan’s grandparents in Arkansas and we loved it so much that we choose to move here. I found a great private Christian University called John Brown University and Ryan has an opportunity to get into the city fire department which has always been his dream since he started wild land fire fighting in California.”

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Mark Hanson ‘10Debi Stolberg ‘78 Hanson

Erin Megyesi ‘99 Dorsey Mar-cus Dorsey ‘99

Richard Barber ‘62

from Portland Christian Alumni & FriendsNews from Former Faculty and Staff

• Dick Bower, PCH science teacher in the late 1960’s and retired mis-sionary to Africa, writes that he lost his second wife, Dorris, (also a missionary with SIM) recently. He wants all of us to know that the Lord is so merciful in His care for each of us and that heaven is just a breath away. I so dearly love both of precious wives. “Please note that I still say ‘love’. Dick reports that he is in great health and would love to hear from anyone who might re-member him. Contact the school for his address.• Dr. Nancy Parker former music teacher 1994-2004, following Bob Barber and preceding Daniel Bur-nett ‘99 and family visited Portland in May. She visited the school en-joyed time with those whom she had worked with during those years.

THE “REALITy” OF MINING FOR GOLD IN ALASKA

Todd Hoffman ‘87 and Gregg Remsburg ‘87 both turned 41 years of age. To celebrate this great event, the guys threw a birthday

bash in April at the Sandy River Airpark. Actually it was also a pretty good excuse for a farewell party since both guys were leaving with more equipment that most of us can imagine and heading to the great state of Alaska to mine for gold. When Discovery Channel from London learned about “this project”, they signed a contract with them to do a reality show about their gold mining venture. And you guessed it; starring Jack, Todd and Gregg themselves. This company also produc-es Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers both featuring real episodes of real people in Alaska. Stay tuned for the opening of the first episode which may air as early as November.

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Diane Leichner ‘53 Sievers

PREP 4 Kids

Prep 4 Kids, a Bible Class release time for school-age children has

become a very integral instrument in getting the Word of God out to kids in the public school system. “The controversy over the National Day of Prayer has made us more aware than ever of the opposition toward Christian involvement in the public arena. While prayer was tak-en out of our schools a number of years ago, there is still one place to exercise our legal rights: RELEASED TIME BIBLE CLASSES.” Prep 4 Kids is growing city-wide and is limited only by the number of volunteers needed to teach the classes. Sadly several have had to be placed on hold this year because there simply was not the number of volunteers available to staff the work. We are looking for workers, perhaps retired teachers or grandparents who might be willing to help out in this minis-try. We can be contacted at: prepof-fice@prep4kids.org . Our web site is: www.prep4kids.org.

Don and Gretchen Barter ‘70 Cheney

Bible Translators SIL

Most of the world’s remaining “Bibleless” people live in tradi-

tionally oral societies. For them, lis-tening to the recorded Scripture and songs or watching Bible stories on video is the best way to reach then teach them, and to help them gain an interest in God’s Word. FCBH

(Faith Comes By Hearing) produces Proclaimer Units which are radio-like cases containing non-erasable MP-3 chips with the entire drama-tized New testament in the language of the people. These are making a great difference in getting the gospel out to those who have no written word. “The Word of God is living and effective.”

Aron and Yvonne Dick ‘91 Noll

Noll Global Aid Network

After a visit to family and friends in the Pacific Northwest, we are

home in Plano, Texas. Aron was in Haiti in July where he saw firsthand how our ministry is impacting lives there as people are seeking God and we are able to tell them that HE is real and HE LOVES them. Our baby boy is due September 16th and Maleena and Lian are very excited to keep asking, “When is our baby brother coming?”Our house was not as ready to move into when we returned to Plano as we had hoped it would be but we rest in the confidence that the Lord will handle this problem for us. We do ask your prayers since we need to raise additional support as our family increases in numbers. As our economy has suffered, many of our supporters have had their own financial struggles as well. However we continue to experience the grace and provision of the Lord over and over again in our ministry. Just last Sunday, our son had $.50 he had been saving and when the plate

was passed decided to place it in the offering. The Lord knows every heart and every penny we have and by working to be good stewards, we have seen over and over the miracles of God’s provision. We’d love to stay in contact with our PC friends. www.The Nolls.net or Gain@The Nolls .net or visit us on Facebook : Aron Und Yvonne Noll.

Jason Overstreet ‘92President of RESCUE Music

As I am writing this, I am still unpacking from a wonderful

week of ministry at Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center on the Oregon Coast. It was a great week of teaching, worship, ministry and rest. We had a refreshing and enjoy-able time with attendees and staff and we look forward t being with them next summer. We have been booked with two large events this fall, one with “Focus on the Family” and the other here in Portland at the memorial Coliseum. There are other events being planned for next year around the country so this is a great opportunity for us to expand our ministry and reach many people we have not been able to reach before. Twitter.com/RESCUEmusic and www.facebook.com/rescuemu-sic.

Rich and Monica ‘93 Blackwell Brubaker

TCHI ALPHA Christian Fellowship U of O

Thanks for keeping our family and ministry in your prayers

especially as we begin a new school

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year here at U of O. You are wel-come, to join our Facebook page: Richard A. Brubaker, Monica Brubaker or email us at thebrucru@gmail.com or even let us know you would like to pay us a visit.

Micah ‘95 and Amy Stellar ‘95 Tuttle Serving the Lord in Peru

We are alive, albeit barely after an amazingly busy two months

we were in Trujillo for the entire month of July. We left Tarapoto following a long river trip for Mi-cah where he taught IBEM classes for three weeks. Immediately upon his return, we made the very long drive in one haul back to Tarapoto. Because it was Peru’s Independence Day, there were no rooms available along the way so we had to drive straight through. As soon as we arrived home, Micah had several

speaking responsibilities which again required him to be away. Fortunately Amy’s mom had flown down to help us during this time of travel and transition. Amidst all this, Micah has been working hard to finish bathroom installation in our new church, especially since we’re hosting a high school retreat in August. Thanks for praying as we have some very important decisions to make in the near future. Pray that the Lord would continue to bless the work of our hands here in Peru. http//thetruttletribe.blogspot.com. allofus@tuttlekids.com.

Dr. John SchneiderParent of 3 PCH grads and former

Bible teacher at PCHS

Associate Director of Nursing Home Ministries

Part of my outreach to

my care center residents involves a sharing of my-self with them. As the years go by, I realize more and more that they do as much for me as

I do for them. We’ve grown to love one another. So many times Sandy and I come with burdens of our own we cannot share with anyone, and in searching through the Scriptures for something meaningful to share with our care residents, we find answers for ourselves. Recently I asked a new resident, Vincent how

he was doing. His reply was, “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” A man with as many ailments as Vincent had a right to be a little stressed, but he was too busy thinking of others. As long as we have Jesus in our hearts, we have everything.

Dan and Marta Lewis Parents of 4 PCH grads and former

teachers at PCS

Founders and Directors of light to the Nation Ministries

Our English team has been hard at work teaching English while

living with the Gypsies in Szekely-hid, Romania. People from the US and Canada have been in the area this summer holding vacation Bible schools as well as ministering in many other ways to the families and churches. They have enjoyed (most of the time) the rugged life style as well as the kids to whom they minister. In July a French film crew came to the city to do a story on the Gypsies there. They also visited the town of Uszka where we have min-istered several times. Most people in France see the gypsy as a big problem. “Why are the gypsies here so peaceful and why don’t they have the same lifestyle as they do in our country?” they asked. The answer we gave them was this, “It is the Word of God which brings change to people’s hearts and lives.” We are witnessing daily God’s Word at work in the hearts of people everywhere who know Him personally as their Lord and Savior.

Before the start of the new school year a small group of moms

spent two days together on a re-treat in the mountains. “Where two or three are gathered then I am in

their midst.” (The group had planned on 6-8 ladies but with everyone’s busy schedule ended up with 4 in attendance.)

“We came with our lists, we added more names as the Lord kept placing needs on our hearts, we prayed for the teachers, the admin-istration all the staff, we prayed for the students, we prayed for safety for the school, we prayed for addi-tional students and we thanked the Lord that all the needs of the school and our families would be met. We sang our hearts out, and we hiked our legs off, all the while we prayed. Our plans were to leave early but we

stayed late AND we parted refreshed in body, mind and spirit.”(Ed. Note: With such prayer war-riors in our midst, we can’t help but experience God’s continual blessing on our school.)

MOMS IN TOUCH: WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED…

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Graduates of Portland Christian are serving in many areas of the world. Please send names to PCHS for inclu-sion in the next REALS edition.

❤ Russ Lambert ‘54 OCI

❤ Dr. Camille Jamison ‘54 SIM USA

❤ Diane Sievers ‘54 Executive Direc-tor of PREP 4kids, Portland

❤ John and Jean Sealy ‘57 Kru-gers , International Fellowship, Africa

❤ Jim and Lanita Smith ‘58 Sweeney, Directors, Jesus Film Project, NW

❤ Jaunita Phillips ‘59 Schiewek, Hawaii

❤ Gene and Sheryl Shields ‘59 Good, and family, Hope House, Marsing, ID

❤ Chuck ‘61 and Sally Keller, Ban Lung, Cambodia

❤ David Smith ‘61, New Zealand

❤ Virginia Bradley ‘61 Cameroon, Africa

❤ Jake and Marie Birch ‘65 Penner, Eastern Europe

❤ Bob and Joyce Lander ‘66 Carl-son, Kenya

❤ Jerry Glass ‘67 Uruguay, Biblical Ministries Worldwide

❤ Mike Rice ‘69 Emmaus Prison Ministries

❤ Gretchen Barter ‘70 Cheney and family, Wycliffe Bible Translators

❤ Pastor Alan Goetsch ‘70 and fam-ily, Beyond the Cross Ministries, MO

❤ Dr. Carl ‘71 and Cindy Reed, Indonesia

❤ Dr. Scott Walt ‘76 and family, Austria

❤ Pastor Mark Turansky ‘77 and family, Hawaii

❤ Dr. Lori Marvel ‘78 Salierno, Cel-ebrate Life Int’l.

❤ Pastor Jon Gleason ‘78 and family, Scotland

❤ Debbie Driesner ‘78, Mustangs

and MOHR

❤ Pastor Brent Ralston ‘79 and family, Phillipines

❤ Dan Brose ‘79 and family, World Relief Ministries, humanitarian aid from the USA to the world

❤ Kari Keiser ‘80 Carrico and family, Japan

❤ Mike Patrick ‘80 Stillwater Stables Ministry, Ohio

❤ Kevin Bradley ‘81 and familiy Portland Rescue Mission

❤ Ron Lockwood ‘82 and family, Wycliffe, Germany

❤ Bob Lockwood ‘84 and family, Luis Palau Ministries

❤ Aron and Yvonne Dick ‘91 Noll and family, Campus Crusade for Christ, Global Aid Network

❤ Christina Walsh ‘91 Firezar and family, ministering from USA to Oradea, Romania

❤ Karen Brewster ‘92 Fangrad and family, Creation Ministries, Int’l., Canada

❤ Jason Oversteet ‘92, RESCUE Music Ministry

❤ Dan ‘94 and Daryl Payne ‘96 Collins, Bolivia

❤ Monica Blackwell ‘93 Brubaker and family, Chi Alpha Ministries, UofO

❤ Eric Chirgwin ‘93 and fam-ily, Young Life, Washington Family Ranch

❤ Duan Walker ‘95, Director of Mid-Valley Fellowship

❤ Micah ‘95 and Amy Stellar ‘95 Tuttle and family, Peru

❤ Janell Engeman ‘95 Hartley and family, OC Int’l., Swaziland, Africa

❤ Mike Manus ‘05, Royal Servants, International

❤ Dan and Marta Lewis, Hungary

❤ Shirley Wells, Israel

❤ Dr. John Schneider, Nursing-Home Ministries

❤ Eric Swanson-Dexel and family, Director of Camp Hammer Christian Ministries in California.

❤ Joe and Karin Anfuso Forward Edge Ministries

Thank you for keeping us updated

on the status of our men and women in the military. Unless we hear dif-ferently, names will remain on this prayer list. Thank you for praying.

❤ Lt. Bryce Tucker Coast Guard, (husband of Liz Phares ‘94)

❤ AJ Alovera ‘96 Marines

❤ Ensign Michelle Waldal ‘98 Navy

❤ Matt Strange ‘99, Naval Marine Corpsman

❤ Brian Poling ‘01 Navy

❤ Cpt. Alex Esson ‘02 Air Force, Korea

❤ Jonathan Chambers ‘03 Marines

❤ Travis Hewitt ‘03 Marines

❤ Jonathan Rowlett ‘03 Navy

❤ Robbie Brandon ‘03 Marines

❤ Jon Lackey ‘03 Navy

❤ Ryan Dewey ‘03 Air Force

❤ Aaron Wolf ‘04 Navy

❤ Matt McBride ‘04 Navy

❤ Mike Manus ‘05 Navy Reserve

❤ 2nd Lt Kyle Durant ‘05 Marines

❤ John Rogers ‘05 Navy

❤ Michael Garrison ‘06 Air Force

❤ Peter Khallaf Army

❤ J.C. Russell ‘09 U.S. Naval Academy

❤ Spc. Richard Kelly Army, Iraq

General Requests for Prayer.

❤ Bill Buck, Director of Commu-nity Affairs, living with Non-Arteric Ischemic Retinopathy with an 80% loss of vision.

❤ Becky Coulson, Jr. High and In-ternational Student Counselor, that her cancer would remain in remission.

❤ The families of all those who have lost loved ones (See In Memoriam)

❤ Adminstrators, teachers, staff and students as they begin a new school year.

❤ New families attending PCS

❤ God’s continued provision for PCS.

Praise

❤ Erin Megyesi ‘99 Dorsey’s recov-ery from a serious illness that nearly took her life.

for

People began arriving by 4:00pm; some wanting to be among the

first to greet and have time to talk with Bob. Instead of meeting in classrooms, classmates from 1957, 1970 and 1980 chose to remain in the cafeteria so they could be a part of the evening’s events from start to finish. They pushed tables together so they could eat, talk and greet alumni from other classes whom they had not seen in years. And the food; everyone brought plenty.

Andy ‘79 and Kim Burgess ar-rived in time to get the BBQ heated up and the first entrees out by 5:15pm. Andy and Kim both work for Parkview Retirement Center (Oregon Baptist Manor); Andy as the Food Services Director and Kim as a heard cook for the residents. We are so grateful to them for procuring all the food for the week of Bob Barber events as well as the food for the Open House. They then graciously stayed at the grill all evening and barbequed food until everyone had their fill. Kim and Andy were also

responsible for baking and decorat-ing Bob’s birthday cakes.

Bob (and Thera) visited all evening, signed memorabilia brought by so many, listened as people thanked him for the influence he had had in their lives and as Bob said, “Vis-ited till he could hardly talk”. After verifying that there were 88 candles on his cake, and enjoying a rousing Happy Birthday led by Wendy Ham-sik ‘80 Fenison, Bob blew them all out (in only 3 big puffs).

People sat at tables, people moved to the front, some stood around but all were at attention when the Master Choir Director lifted his directing hand and we began to sing. Familiar song after familiar song was sung, all played beautifully by Wendy and sung with gusto by his “impromptu” choir. Bob asked Mandy Sabrowski, class of 1994, to come up and sing a solo. Like the pro she has always been, Mandy “belted” out Amaz-ing Grace and we all stood amazed not only at her rendition but at

His Amazing Grace for each of us. As Bob was bringing this time to a close, his “choir” begged for one more song, THE HALLELUJA CHO-RUS. Unrehearsed, Wendy started us off and everyone continued. “After nearly 50 years, the words just came back”, said one Alumnus. What an evening!!

As Bob, Thera, Richard (Dick) ‘62 and Bev Barber walked to the parking lot, a car drove up with Mel Chatfield ‘62 in it. He hopped out with a basketball the guys had used in the 1961 State Basketball Playoffs. What a moment and what a way to end an amazingly memo-rable evening. More reminiscing, autographing of the ball, and again memories flowed. The guys held the ball and posed for pictures. They were #1, and Bob is still #1 in the hearts of his former players and musicians.

And for all of us; Portland Christian still represents our #1 school.

EIGHTy-EIGHT yEARS BUT WHO’S COUNTING???AN EVENING TO REMEMBER WITH BOB BARBER

SEPTEMBER 18: CLASS of 1960 Reunion at the High School Library. Contact Rhoda Hager Reid at rhodaacts1213@comcast.net.

September 16-18, 2011: Class of 1959 Reunion

Class of 1957: Planning a 55th Reunion in 2012.

Class of 1961: Planning a 50th Reunion.

Class of 1981: Planning a 30th Reunion.

Inquiries have been made from the classes of 2001, 1991 and 1986 about upcoming re-unions. If anyone has informa-tion or would like to help plan these reunions, please contact Jeanne Lampi.

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Hardly time

to catch their breath after travel-ing about the east coast and spending a week in

California, Bob and Thera Bar-ber arrived in town on August 10, 2010. With not an hour to spare, their embarked upon a seriously busy schedule filled with luncheon

and dinner meetings, visiting with friends as well as preparing for the many events ahead of them for the week.

Their first “official” Portland Chris-tian event was a gathering with those whom Bob coached in basket-ball as well as base ball from about 1955 to 1966. It was an amazing evening as approximately 15 alumni gathered together to enjoy an eve-ning of talking, reminiscing, eating, and NOT just with Bob but with one another. Several had not con-

nected with each other since high school. At least two of the group had not returned to join any event since graduation and because of the spread of years; several had not met one another.

As one of the alums said, “It’s amaz-ing the impact for life those years at PCH had on us. It was almost like picking up where we left off the day we graduated or from the days on the court or field. I can’t believe it, but Bob remembered us all. Thanks for putting this together for us.”

OLD TIME PCH ATHLETES GATHER TO HONOR BOB BARBER

Continuing after a long day visit-ing friends in the Portland area,

Bob and Thera joined former faculty and staff for a BBQ and an amazing time of fellowship. Several who had not had the privilege of being at the school when Bob was here joined the group. Tying the years together were the two former PC teachers, Dr. Dave Robinson and Dr. Eric Lowe. Glenn Cook and family also joined in the fellowship and there wasn’t a quiet moment the rest of the eve-ning. One person was overheard to say, “I can’t believe we have eaten all this food as well as talked as much as we have.” “Good food, good

friends, good fellowship, what more do we need?”

Stories were swapped, we spent nearly an hour listening to Rich Remsburg tell about his hilarious adventures in Alaska getting ready to mine for gold with Jack and Todd Hoffman, son Greg their families and everyone else involved in this great venture. The evening finally ended about 10:30 when Bob an-nounced he was cold, he wanted to go inside and just maybe it was time for bed. So we all got the hint and “slowly” wandered for home. “This was the most amazing time

with people of kindred minds I have had in years”, remarked one former teacher. “It’s truly a small bit of what awaits us in eternity.”

FORMER FACULTy GATHER WITH BOB

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The Class of 1957 began their weekend-long reunion attending

the All-Years Reunion and recep-tion for Bob Barber on August 13th. About 10 members of the class along with 7 spouses sat together around two long tables they pushed together and simply enjoyed laughing and

talking. During the evening, they located the last “missing” person in the class when her brother (from another class) walked in. It was exciting for all as phone contact was made after so many years. As one of them said, “This was an amaz-ing evening”. Following the Friday

reunion, the classmates met to-gether for a luncheon in Milwaukie. One person asked why they were celebrating 53 years out of PCH. The answer came back quickly, “Because from now on, we can’t wait another 10 or even 5 years. Now that we have reunited, we want to stay connected.”

While the turn-out was small for this class at the Friday night

reunion, the fellowship more than made up for the 7 or 8 classmates that gathered. The following day, the classmates rode the Hoodriver Railroad in the morning followed by dinner at Sayler’s Old Country Kitchen in the late afternoon.

CLASS OF 1957

CLASS OF 1970

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The Class of 2000 reunited this summer on July 10-11 for our

10-year reunion from PCH. 11 classmates gathered at PGE Park to watch a Portland Timbers soc-cer game. The evening was perfect and all enjoyed one another as well as the game. The following day, 20 classmates and as many kids and

spouses gathered for a barbeque at Gabriel Park in SW Portland. Old friendships picked up where they had left off and everyone had a great time swapping stories from the past ten years.

Many of our class have lived abroad since high school and Andy re-turned from Iraq not a week earlier. Ruby drove all the way from Colo-rado for the reunion and not to be out-distanced by Ruby, Yen flew in from Chicago. No one could match Kari’s Norwegian speaking skills and all aspiring parents looked up to Christan and her five kids. Matt

Nichols Jr. produced a golf ball size lump on his head after a dramatic end over end maneuver in the park-ing lot while riding his tricycle. (Looks like a budding motor cross champion in the making.)

Thanks to all who came out, and for those who weren’t able to make it; ALL OF US MISSED YOU.

Thanks to Matt Nichols and oth-ers who got the reunion ball rolling. Special thanks, however, goes to Steven Tuttle who carried the ball, held on to it and pulled this great event together.

CLASS OF 2000

Approximately 12 members of the Class of 1980 joined together

to celebrate their 30 years since graduating from Portland Chris-tian. As all alumni do when they get together, thoughts return to their days in high school as well as seeing how everyone is doing. While many had raised children, others were just starting a family. One or two were considering retirement while others were either entering a new career or changing positions. They also remembered classmate, Jim Knotz who just passed away from cancer and services were to be held on Sunday, the 15th of Au-gust. Everyone agreed it is always difficult to find a good time for all to meet. Remembering their really great 25th reunion at Brad and Wendy Fenison’s home in Vancou-ver in December of 2005, the group decided to have a second gathering at the Fenison’s, again in December to continue their 30-year Reunion celebration.

CLASS OF 1980

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With many thanks to the hard work of Bobbie Jo Haskins

Trout and Anndi Howe Moore, class-mates from near and far began to gather at 5:00pm on June 25th at the Edgefield McMenamins in Trout-dale. There they spent the evening talking, eating and catching up on the past years.

The following day, classmates, along with their spouses and children, gathered at Portland Christian for a BBQ and more time of fellowship,

(thanks to Tim and Tara Downing for supplying the grills). We ate, walked the halls, reminisced about our teachers, shared funny stories, shared what the Lord had done in our lives then and is doing now, we sat in our old seats in the Lecture Room and “pretended we could hear Mr. Demkowicz” lecturing in our CP class. We remembered Mr. Lowe (Dr. Lowe now), and Mrs. Owens, some of us had Mrs. Allen, while others, Mrs. Correll. Mr. Forney and Dan Criswell (now Dr. Criswell) taught us science and of course we all had the Master Teacher, Larry Zim-merman. Dave Robinson (now Dr. Robinson) was our social studies teacher and NO one could forget the “exuberance” with which he taught. Sitting in classroom after classroom brought back many great memories.

Before our tour of the school, Mrs. Lampi gave all our kids purple aluminum batons which appropri-ately symbolized “Passing the Baton

of Godly leadership”. As they fol-lowed us around on the tour many discovered the ringing noise they made as they were rolled down the halls; drove us crazy but kept them occupied. After we returned to the cafeteria, the kids decided to enter-tain the adults with a play of two which they made up spontaneously. While most of the “story lines” were known only to them, yet we clapped appreciatively for their efforts as well as thanking all for coming and making the Class of 1990 Reunion such a memorable event.

CLASS OF 1990

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