Cascade Chronicle

Telling the story of Cascade Christian Schools where we’re dedicated to developing discerning leaders...

2009-2010

Don JohnsonSuperintendent of Schools

Tim Kleefeld, CPA Director of Business and Finance

Gail Mehrer Director of Early Education

Shawn Manley Director of Development

Naomi Warren Director of Marketing and Admissions

Glenna Frederick, Ed.D Director of Curricular

and Professional Development

Paige Wescott International Program Director

Junior HigH & HigH ScHool

Terry Broberg, Principal

FrederickSon elementary

Mary Severeid, Principal

PuyalluP elementary

Joyce Blum, Principal

tacoma elementary

Bonita Cheshier, Principal

FrederickSon eccJennifer Mahlum, Director

PuyalluP eccRuth Williams, Director

tacoma eccKaren Curtiss, Director

The Chronicle is a publication of Cascade Christian Schools, an interdenominational school district in Pierce County, Washington.

For more information about Cascade Christian Schools, go to www.cascadechristian.org, or call the District Office at 253-841-1776.

For Development/Business Partner information ask for Shawn Manley; for Admissions/Marketing information ask for Naomi Warren; ask for Susan Pierce if you have story ideas for the Chronicle.

Cascade ChronicleThe

On the Cover: Valedictorian Jeff Bishop challenges the Class of 2010

Inside Connections...

AlumniPoint-of-View: Alumni Hillary Tayett shares her experiences after high schoolpages 14-15

No Minimum Age:Preschool students demonstrate their growth in Christ.page 7

Cascade Christian Schools Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to StudentsCascade Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Class of 2010Commencement:Eighty-six graduates celebrate the completion of their high school years.pages 2-3

Our Core Purpose:Transforming cultures

through teaching and training people in their purpose

before God.

Our Mission:To glorify God by providing quality,

Christ-centered education dedicated to developing

discerning leaders who arespiritually, personally, andacademically prepared to

impact their world.

Where we are:www.cascadechristian.org

District Office815 21st Street SEPuyallup, WA 98372

253-841-1776• • •

Junior High and High School811 21st Street SEPuyallup, WA 98372

253-445-9706• • •

Puyallup Elementary601 9th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372

253-841-2091• • •

Puyallup Early Childhood Center1818 S Meridian

Puyallup, WA 98371253-848-7165

• • •Frederickson Elementary and ECC

3425 176th Street ETacoma, WA 98445

253-537-9339 Elementary253-537-5195 ECC

• • •Tacoma Elementary and ECC

1819 E 72nd StreetTacoma, WA 98404

253-473-0590

Superintendent’s Message:

A place where individuals grow in Christ... This edition of the Cascade Chronicle highlights spiritual

formation, focusing on how we as individuals are responsible to

grow in Christ, helping others and contributing to an environment

where others can grow in Christ, as well.

At Cascade Christian Schools, we are privileged to model for

our students our distinctive of a vibrant walk with Christ, helping

them to mature spiritually in their personal walk with Him. We see evidence of students “getting it”

at every developmental level, with a look at what it means for Early Education students to grow in

Christ, and Sixth Grade Camp students under the leadership of high school students, who are passing

forward the lessons they have received.

This spring we have also provided an environment where our administrators, teachers and staff

from early education through high school and the district office, have had the opportunity to grow

in Christ, as well, through an emphasis on Maximum IMPACT training. Seventy-two individuals

have participated since February. Team Maximum IMPACT training has taken place, as well, with

Sixth Grade Camp, Elementary, Early Education, and Junior High/High School administrative teams

practicing their team skills. Maximum IMPACT training, individually and in teams, will continue

next year.

Commencement for our High School class of 2010, and promotions from kindergarten, sixth

grade, and eighth grade have all happened in recent weeks. What a delight to see our young people

stepping into the future God has for them, advancing His Kingdom!

Don Johnson,

Superintendent of Schools

2010-2011 Spiritual Theme Preview...

IMPACT: Living on Purpose Choosing God’s Way

Romans 8:28

CCHS Class of 2010 celebrated the completion of high school with commencement on June 4 at Champions’

Centre. Eighty-four graduates, the largest CCHS graduating class to date, laughed at memories, gave thanks

to parents and family members, and gave glory to God for their many accomplishments.

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Class of 2010Left: Class of 2010 Commencement speakers: Valedictorian Charlie Johnson , Salutatorian Se Pyo, Valedictorian Greg Bishop

Bottom left: Superintendent Don Johnson presented diplomas and Principal Terry Broberg congratulated each of the graduates.

Below: Graduate Jon Hanes and parents Jonathan and Deborah Hanes following the ceremony.

Right: Graduates Louisa Taylor and Esprit Hillstrom

Far right: Graduates Matt Hubbard, Trevor Horn, Jarren Horton, Courtney Hollandsworth, and Marcus Hinkle before the ceremony

Below right: The senior class started their year with a retreat at Lake Retreat.

Class of 2010“Look at the happy face of your child today. All of your efforts were not in vain. They were worthwhile and highly appreciated.” Se Jung Pyo

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Class Facts:84 Graduates (largest CCHS class to date)

737 combined years in Christian Schools (K-12 only, does not include preschool)

8.5 years average in Christian schools per student

7 with a 4.0 GPA or above (Highest Honors)

18 with a 3.66-3.99 GPA (High Honors)

39 with a 3.0-3.65 GPA (Honors)

Total Class Grade Point Average is 3.47

95% (80 Students) planning to attend higher education institutions in the fall

28 Students received potential scholarships and grants offered toward college tuition totaling approximately. $1,897,488.00 over the next four years. (This is money that does not need to be repaid!)

Class of 2010 Schools of Choice: Azusa Pacific University, Bellevue CC, Calvary Chapel Bible College, Carroll College, Central Washington University, Concordia University, George Fox University, Green River CC, Hellenic College, Highline CC, Johnson C. Smith University, Loyola University New Orleans, Ministry Institute, New Mexico Military Institute, New York University, Northwest University, Orange Coast College, Pacific Lutheran University, Pennsylvania State University, Pierce College, Point Loma Nazarene University, Portland State University, Purdue University, Rocky Mountain College, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, State University of New York-Binghamton, University of Arizona, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, Walla Walla University, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Whitworth University

“Make the most out of your college experience. Keep your faith, no matter what anyone will say. Question with boldness. Hold to the truth. Speak without fear.” Greg Bishop

HelpingMy School Grow in Christ:Experiencing sixth grade

camp isn’t just about the

sixth-graders. As a Camp

Leader, Junior Jeremy Kidd

discovers, leadership and

growth can happen at any

time...day or night.


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By Jeremy Kidd, CCHS Junior

I had tons of fun and made real friends with the kids at sixth grade camp. The whole

experience helped me grow as a leader and as a person. Before camp even started, writing the devotional took me hours, and I went through quite a bit of self-discovery and revelation from God while writing my message.

One event in particular comes to mind. On the second night of camp, the kids were enjoying the time and talking loudly with each other. I had told them they could stay up, if they kept fairly quiet, because it was the last night of camp. However, it became apparent, around 11:30 p.m., that a couple of the kids didn’t want to stay up. Some were tired and wanted to sleep. Slowly, anger set in. It started with the kids telling one another to “Shut up!” and went all the way to calling each other idiots, morons, and other hurtful names.

As kids took the insults further and further, I became upset. I was angry that these children of God, who had just been through Nate Corley’s

chapel about treating each other right, were acting like the other person was their enemy, the bane of their existence, the one they hated. Finally, in a step of faith that God would give me the words to say and the authority to command their sincere attention, I came out of my room.

As I entered the main room, in the dark, one of the kids said, “Counselor’s

coming,” and shushed his cabin mates. Another kid cheerfully said “He’s about to say something funny!” Immediately, I responded, “No, I’m not going to say something funny. I’m going to say something serious, and you are all going to be quiet and listen.”

The cabin went silent, and I found hope in the fact that these kids were respecting me. I told them how disappointed I was, explaining to them that we had just been through a chapel about treating each other like God’s treasured creation, and they were treating each other like dirt. I told them this is when the devil attacks: when we’re tired, and annoyed with one another. One kid in the background, calmly said “Amen.”

I continued, “Now the first thing we’re gonna do,” I said, “is anyone who has insulted anyone else in this cabin is going to apologize to them, by name, right now.” Immediately, the cabin erupted with what sounded like sincere apologies with specific names attached to them.

They didn’t sound like kids who were being forced to apologize. In that cabin, the kids sounded like understanding, genuinely apologetic children of God. I was moved by this, and continued, already happy with their respectful and sincere response.

“Next, everyone who’s been apologized to, forgive. This is in the past now, and we’re all gonna let it go.” Every kid forgave, out loud. I finished by telling them that some kids were obviously tired, and we were going to let them go to sleep now by being silent and sleeping ourselves. We would do this out of respect for them, our brothers, and God’s children.

Then, I returned to my room and said “I apologize if I was too harsh.” The cabin immediately responded with unanimous statements of “Not at all,” and “No, you’re fine.” Finally, I went to bed, and I didn’t hear another sound the entire night; nor was there any animosity between the kids, or toward me, in the morning.

My first and most treasured goal in life is to make an impression, for Christ, in people’s lives before I leave for home; so, it was amazing to be a part of those kids’ spiritual growth. It’s also great to know the story can touch other people.


Leading for positive influence...A time to pray... Prayer is important,

especially in times of transition.

This school year, several high school

students followed God’s call, and took

the initiative and the extra time to

gather their classmates together to

worship and pray.

Knowing what to do and doing it are two

different things. When Jonathan Sweet

and friends decided to follow God’s leading and

pray for their school, they didn’t know where it

would take them. They just knew they needed

to obey.

By Jon Sweet and Maleah Gregg

Jon: So... there was a group of guys: Nick Price,

Derek Simpson, Travis VanDyke, Jacob Roth,

and myself that came together one night after

church. I had felt convicted, and stood up to

say that we need to do what God has called us

to do in our school because we have never acted

on the calling. We all have gone to Cascade

Christian for a long time but never obeyed

God. So with that, towards the end of the year

or so Jacob Roth and I decided to go talk to Mr.

Broberg to see if we could help him in any way.

We decided to start a worship service before

school on Tuesday mornings so kids could have

more opportunities to seek Jesus and be in a

place of freedom to worship. Travis and Maleah

led the worship for us. It was a time to reflect

and pray, a time to go before God and fully

submit to Jesus everything. It was always so

encouraging and I left feeling so amped! People

really enjoyed it – students and administrators.

They were getting really touched by Jesus and

feeling the tug of the Spirit on their hearts!

There is a group following in our footsteps.

They have the same vision for their class. It is so

epic to see that legacy occurring, and seeing the

move of God in the works - to the point where

God put on my heart that Cascade is going

to be absolutely rocked next year by the Spirit

of the Living God. I believe everyone will be

touched by Jesus in the 2010-2011 year. Jacob,

Nick, and Travis have already started planning

for next year and putting the puzzle pieces

together. This Tuesday morning worship started

a lot of ministry in the school, and God has a

lot more in the works!

Maleah: This past school year was my first

year attending Cascade Christian. Part-way

through this last school year, a couple of kids

from my class came to me and asked if I would

be interested in participating in worship and

prayer on Tuesday mornings before school. I

was already involved in the worship team for

chapel and thought this would provide me and

the others in the high school an opportunity to

better our relationship with the Lord.

Travis VanDyke and I took on the role of

“worship team” for Tuesday mornings; Travis

played the electric guitar and I would play piano

and sing. On average, we had about fifteen

students show up in the mornings. I would sing

worship songs and would also sing prophetically

over the school, the student’s lives, and over

the body of Christ. Sometimes other students

would come pray at the microphone. Each

morning was a sweet time… I can’t wait to do it

next year!

I believe that Jesus is going to do something

big in the school this next year. So many of the

students are hungry for a spiritual change, but

haven’t known how to bring it about. I have had

conversations with Mr. Broberg about his heart

for the school and he has told me many of the

staff are also hungry for a spiritual change. If we

keep praying for the rain, it’s going to come; our

job is to prepare for it.

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“And we know

that all things work

together for good to

them that love God,

to them who are the

called according to

His purpose.”

Romans 8:28 (NAS)


Just because they’re young, doesn’t

mean Cascade Christian Early

Learning Centers’ children aren’t

growing in Christ. Each day, students

are hearing about how God loves them

and their classmates, and how they

can be leaders amongst their peers.

Recently, the Tacoma Early Learning

Center staff took note of some of the

instances that portrayed the lessons

being learned by our youngest CCS

students. Here are a few of those

stories:

Minimum Age Not Required:Even the youngest know that

God loves them, and that it’s

right to love God and care for

others.

“One day the children were getting ready to

go outside and everyone was putting on their

jackets. One of the children, Ahndrea, was

having a difficult time and wanted to cry. Her

friend, Zadie asked, “Can I help you?” and

Ahndrea answered, “Yes.” Zadie helped her and

they both went outside, smiling and happy!

~ Miss Pilar, 3’s Lead Teacher

“Tristan pinched his finger in a drawer and

came to show me. I talked with him to find out

what happened and gave some good old TLC.

Madison was standing there listening and said,

“Tristan, I will pray for you.” The two bowed

their heads and Madison asked God to heal

Tristan’s finger and thanked God for her friend.

The two went off to play, leaving it all to God.”

- Mrs. Morrison, PreK Lead Teacher

“One day when the children had come back

into the class from lunch, I praised Madison

and Amaya for setting a good example by sitting

right down on the carpet for circle time. Soon

all the children followed their example and I

told them all how happy their good choices

made me. Then Mason said, ‘Miss Carla, it

makes God happy too, when we listen and

obey!’”

- Miss Carla, 3’s/4’s Lead Teacher

. . .w ithGod’s purposein mind.

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Growing in Christ, developing as leaders:Following three quarters of Bible

class each school year (with the

Bible being integrated into all regular

class work, as well), fourth quarter is

dedicated to Leadership Training at

Cascade Christian Junior High.

By Josh Johnson (Leadership Instructor and CCHS Class of ‘97 alum)

The question is asked: how do students grow in Christ within the context of

school? While all of the faculty works toward this goal on a regular basis, much of it is encapsulated in what is done in the CCJH leadership program. The 8th grade students this year learned the HEART model of a leader; a model that demonstrates what it takes to be a true leader and what is modeled by Jesus. Here is some of what they learned:

H: Humble for Service. A true leader is able to humble themselves and serve the people that they

lead. This is vital to our growth in Christ and our understanding of who He is. Jesus demonstrated humility in a myriad of ways – most notably by making himself nothing and taking on the very nature of man; being obedient even to the point of death (Phil. 2:1-11). He also demonstrated this through the washing of the disciples’ feet (John 13:1-17). The students learned that this is a difficult concept to grasp, but once we do, we can be quite effective in leading others.

E: Engaging for Impact. It’s really about engaging the culture for transformation. To truly be effective in this area, we must walk with integrity, live joyfully, and have great faith. Again, Jesus is truly the great example of this. His grace and love have transformed the world, and because of Him, we have been given a commission to continue this endeavor of transformation throughout the world.

We are not the ones that transform others. A great leader recognizes that it isn’t what they do that will transform the world, but it is what they do through Jesus. In class, the 8th grade students had a powerful discussion about the confluence of worldviews in our society and how viewing life and living life through a biblical worldview can influence people’s values and behaviors and eventually change the culture.

A: Accountable for Excellence. Cascade Christian Schools’ definition of

excellence is: a sustained, dedicated pursuit of your God-given potential. In Junior High leadership, we talk about how to take the generality of impacting the world

and make it into a specific module of impact and making the leader a conduit; a vessel of impact. God has

implanted in us specific giftings and passions to be used by Him to have a huge impact. In 7th grade leadership, the students start to take gifting tests to realize what their spiritual

gifting is and how that can be used within the context of what they are passionate about. The 8th grade students this year took their giftings and passions and wrote out an impact statement that is specific to what they are passionate about and the gifts that they have. They also wrote down big and small goals to help them reach their potential.

R: Relational for Unity. Relationships are a vital component to a leader’s effectiveness. Whether it be the friendships that are cultivated in Junior High, or the long-lasting connections and sustainable relationships of adult life, it’s important to realize that together we can do exponentially more than we can alone. Ephesians 4 talks about unity in the body of Christ, how without one part we are incomplete. The students learned there is something powerful that happens when we work together, and that a great leader realizes that collaboration is an effective tool for accomplishing goals.

T: Truth for Discernment. There is a difference between honesty and truth. Truth tells the whole story, honesty just tells one side. Great leaders know the difference between truth and honesty and decide to live in truth. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life…” (John 14:6). If Jesus is the truth, and to be a great leader we must live in truth, then we must live in Jesus. We must not just stand on the Bible for truth, we must be consumed by the Word; it must cover and encase us in the truth and every step we take must be truthful. In Junior High leadership, the students learned what it takes to become a great leader and what it takes to truly grow up in Christ. They learned that a great leader will surround themselves with wise people. Wisdom is an important trait when it comes to being an effective leader. They have been given the tools for an effective and transformative life lived in truth. It is up to them to decide to use those tools or to let them sit idle in the shed. I believe that the Lord will enable them to wield the tools they’ve been given to great effect.


HelpingOthersGrow in Christ:Faculty member Dennis

Clevenger retires after twelve

years at CCHS, amidst shows

of love and appreciation

from students, co-workers

and alumni. Many of the

graduating seniors listed Mr.

Clevenger as their favorite

teacher.

Dennis Clevenger was hired at Cascade Christian Schools in September of 1998. Most recently,

he has been teaching Economics, AP US History, and American Government, and feels that

there is much to learn from history. He was recently selected by Princess Mandy Barton to represent

CCHS as her 2010 Daffodil Festival Teacher of the Year. A popular and passionate teacher, here’s

what some of his students had to say:

Mr. Clevenger has “given our class godly advice

on how to lead our lives. He is always patient

and good humored. He is very dedicated.”

• • •

“He has inspired in me a new love for the

country and has helped me to know how to

look at different topics. He has also always had a

high moral and Christian standard.”

• • •

“He taught about current events and shed a

biblical light on everything he taught. He has

firm beliefs and is unwavering once he has made

up his mind about what is right and wrong.”

• • •

“I have had Mr. Clevenger for AP US History

and American Government. He has not only

gotten me interested in these subjects, but

kept me engaged in both of his classes. He

explains things in

such a way that

seamlessly integrates

his Christian

worldview, and he supplements our materials

with current events and interesting facts of all

kinds! It’s been my privilege to have him as a

teacher for two years now.”

• • •

“He has taught me so much and has challenged

me more than any teacher I have ever had.”

• • •

“Mr. Clevenger is my favorite teacher at CCS

because of his wisdom, discernment, and

willingness to help. He showed me to always

look deeper into any situation, and to be a

discerning leader.”

• • •

Principal Terry Broberg said: “Over the years I

have worked with a number of teachers. One

of the things that really sets Denny Clevenger

apart is the admiration his students have for

him. Repeatedly, alumni have come back to

school to talk with him and say hello. He has

left a great legacy.”C


Impacting others through giving:Instead of hanging their used

Homecoming and JSB dresses in the

closet, CCHS FBLA students pass

their blessings on to others.

It was close to JSB, and some of the Future

Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club

members were feeling blessed to be able to go

out and buy a dress and really not have to worry

much about budget. Then they started asking

themselves how girls of less income could afford

to go to the dances and special occasions. As

they researched options, senior Esprit Hillstrom,

CCHS FBLA President, found the The Ruby

Room.

Over the course of the next month, they

collected thirty dresses, a wedding gown, six

pairs of shoes, and several purses.

The items were taken to the Ruby Room

store and put into their inventory. The girls that

go must make an appointment and show official

school or government papers that they are in

need. Once approved, they get to try on dresses

and be treated as a special guest. The dress they

choose is theirs to keep.

Besides those from the club members, there

were other donations. Cynthia Hickok (parent

of four CCS alumni), read about it on Facebook

and dropped off three of Analisa’s (class of ‘06)

dresses. It was special for

them to know her dresses

would bless someone in

need.

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In Memoriam... Lynn William Horn (1960-2010)

“Once a Cougar, Always a Cougar”

Lynn William Horn passed away

on June 21 after a short illness.

Husband of Joan, and father of Trevor

and Troy, Lynn made a positive impact

on his family, as well as the community

around him.

A graduate of Clover Park High

School and Washington State

University, Lynn was a talented

landscape designer, and an active

member of several community organizations.

In 2006, Lynn and Joan enrolled son Trevor

Horn (class of ‘10) at Cascade Christian

Schools. Son Troy will be a junior next

year. Cougar Football Coach Randy Davis

remembers, “He approached me during one

of our weight lifting sessions, saying that

he had enrolled his boy in CCHS and was

interested in helping coach the football team.

We really did not have any openings, but after

talking to him at length, it was apparent that

he was a dedicated Christian man, and he was

persistent. So, I agreed and he joined our staff.”

Coach Horn was special teams coach for the

first two years, and JV coach for the next two.

“During this time, I became impressed with him

as a husband, and as a father,” said

Coach Davis. “As a coach, he was a

role model to our young men, and

embodied the type of man we are

trying to build in Cougar Football.

I will miss his smiling face and

his upbeat attitude. I will miss my

friend.”

Parent Deanna Johnson also

appreciates Coach Horn’s impact on

the life of those around him. “Lynn

Horn was an amazing coach and

an incredible parent,” she said. “My boys were

blessed to have him as a coach and we were

fortunate to be next to him in the bleachers

at baseball. He never sat down at the baseball

games, he was always taking pictures of our boys

(see below, and page 12), capturing the moments

of their lives. He had such a heart for the kids

and always put others first.”C

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Beauty and the Beast:Tacoma Elementary students learn about working together, helping each other, and that real beauty resides on the inside...


Preparing for a dramatic production that

includes the entire student body is no small

task. At Cascade Christian Schools, making

sure that production aligns with the goals and

purposes set out for the school year adds to the

process, but enhances the value in ways that the

audience doesn’t necessarily see.

Drama teacher and Director Denise Sievers,

along with Principal Bonita Cheshier, talked

about the behind-the-scenes lessons and value

“Beauty and the Beast” produced in 2010.

Denise Sievers: “First of all, we talked a lot about how our

beauty is truly found from within us, not on the

outside, which is where ALL of

us look first. That’s exactly how

God wants us to live our lives...

looking at the inside of someone

and see who they really are. The

kids had lots of opportunities

this year to learn that truth...

and I myself did, as well.

When choosing students for

roles, sometimes feelings

get hurt, and I really had

to spend time later hearing

what there hearts were

saying and discerning what

was driving their hurts. This was probably one

of the most difficult musicals we’ve done, but it

was the most rewarding one as well. By the time

performance came, the kids worked together as

one unit and so did the parents...just as Christ

asks us to do. I was so proud and thankful to

my Lord and Savior by the time we were done, I

could have performed it over and over again!”

Bonita Cheshier: “Presenting the production created great

unity within our parent and student population

as they were creating costumes, practicing

acting, choreography, and building sets. People

gave endless hours, faithfully serving one

another and fulfilling needs. Students grew in

their understanding and development of their

God-given talents and encouraged one another

in those gifts. We saw older students working

with younger ones and younger ones cheering

on the older students. We worked towards the

goal of an excellent performance that blessed

our community.”


A Banner Year for CCHS Athletics:

Top right: Alexa Howells and Kadyn Coltom display their WIAA 1A Girls’ State Championship trophy.

Right: Coach Katie Miller and the boys’ track team stop to enjoy their 3rd place fi nish at the State Track championships. (Boys, L to R: Jacob LeFrancois, Cameron Tunstall, Spencer Ramos, Ryan Pike)

Bottom right: The HS Boys Baseball team celebrates a win on the way to tying for 5th in State - their best fi nish to date.

Below: Nathan Anderson brought home an individual State Championship, as well as a 3rd place team trophy.

Hard work and dedication to excellence, together with teamwork and experience, create the

opportunity for Cougar Athletics to bring home plenty of hardware for the 2009-2010 school year.

Cheer WIAA State Small Squad Champions

Cross Country Nisqually League Sportsmanship Award

Football WIAA 1A State 2nd Place fi nish

Girls’ Soccer Nisqually League Sportsmanship Award

Boys’ Tennis WIAA 1A State 3rd Place fi nish

Individual Singles State Champion: Nathan Anderson

Volleyball Nisqually League Sportsmanship Award

Boys’ Basketball WIAA 1A State Champions

Wrestling WIAA 1A State Academic Champions

Girls’ Golf WIAA 1A State Champions

WIAA 1A State 3rd Place fi nish: Alex Howells

Boys’ Track WIAA 1A State 3rd Place fi nish

Boys’ Soccer Nisqually League Sportsmanship Award

Baseball WIAA 1A State 5th Place fi nish


Alumni Updates: With the Class of 2010, CCHS Alumni totals have reached 888. Here’s a small slice of what they’re up to:

Class of 1996Dianna (Arneberg) Suarez has been

married to husband Jeff for almost

eleven years. They have three children:

Jackson is 8, Cora is 6, and Bennett

is 3. Dianna graduated from SPU

in 2001 with a degree in business

management. She also designs, makes,

and sells children’s clothing: www.

coralouiseboutique.etsy.com. They

live in Puyallup and attend Puyallup

Foursquare Church.

Class of 1999Matt Rody and his wife Stacy welcomed

baby girl Samantha Jean Rody on May

14 at 3:12 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs.,

10 oz. and was 20 inches long. She is

definitely healthy and doing well.

Troy Aynes married Lyndsie Hansen on

July 4, 2009. He is a field representative

for Techtronic Industries, owner of

Milwaukee, Ridgid and Ryobi power

tools. He is also assisting in the launch

of Pro-Fit Carry Systems, the leading

innovator of modular tool carry

platforms and accessories, all while

working on his Bachelor’s degree in

Graphic Design at the International

Academy of Design & Technology. He

and Lyndsie live in Lakeland Hills and

attend Puyallup Foursquare Church.

Scott & Rachel (Hagen) Morton have

been married for eight years. They have

two daughters, Gracie is 3, and new

baby, Danica. The couple resides in

Prosser, Washington.

Class of 2000Melinda (Rienstra) King has been

married to her husband Dennis for almost four

years, and is expecting a baby girl this July. She

and her husband own and operate Tiffany’s

Skate Inn.

Angela Moberg recently completed coursework

for the Master’s in Sports Administration from

the University of Northern Colorado. She is

moving to Spokane in July to take an intern

position with the Great Northwest Athletic

Conference (NCAA D-II). Prior to grad

school, she worked in the athletic department

at Corban College in Salem, Oregon. Angela

has coached volleyball for the past eight years

at the high school, club, and collegiate levels,

most recently assisting at the University of

Northern Colorado. The team won the Big Sky

conference title this year and earned a spot in

the NCAA D-I national championships, playing

a great match but losing to the University of

Washington in the first round.

Winston McMahon married his bride,

Jemima, in August of 2009. He is attending the

University of Washington and the couple resides

in Seattle.

Rachel (Taft) Berry has three daughters: Haylee,

Cailin and Emily, and is pursuing a nursing

degree at TCC. She married her husband Dan

two years ago, and they “have their own little

slice of heaven in Puyallup on the river and

enjoy the days fishing and being outdoors!”

Class of 2001Young Kim married in August 2008 and has

a son who is getting ready to turn one. She

is currently living in Korea, and planning to

move back to the States to finish her thesis and

complete her S.J.D. (Doctorate of Juridical

Science).

Jeff Marsh married Alise Johnson (Class of ‘05)

He works at Puyallup Foursquare Church and

owns a photography business.

Joshua Hamish Whiteman and wife Jennifer

welcomed daughter Madeline Elizabeth

Whiteman on February 28 in Colorado Springs.

Madeline was 6 lbs., 10 oz.

Nathan Keith and his wife welcomed baby

Wyatt James Keith on Monday, May 24 at 3:17

a.m. Wyatt was three weeks early, but still a

healthy little boy at 7 lbs., 3 oz. and 20 inches

long. Nathan says, “Both Christine and I are

very happy to be blessed with this precious gift

from God.”

Class of 2002Mark Rody married Keri in 2006. They are

expecting baby Annalise in July. They have been

helping with a church plant in Frederickson

called Whitewater Church and “have been

having an amazing journey with that and how

God has been guiding us!” They own a house in

North Tacoma. Mark and his dad and brother

all work together in a small company called

MKM Legacy LLC, doing new and remodel

housing.

Briana (Lerew) Morgan graduated from SPU

in June 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in

Nursing. In June 2007, she married Josiah

Morgan. Briana has been working at Tacoma

General Hospital in Labor and Delivery for the

last two years. She and her husband welcomed

their first child, Claire Sophia Morgan, in

January of this year.

Class of 2003John (J.D.) Weitzel married Katherine Buri

on January 1, 2009. He graduated from

WSU in May with his Bachelor of Science in

Psychology. His wife graduated with her Doctor

of Veterinary Medicine from WSU in May, as

well. The couple plans to move to Colorado

Springs, Colorado. John says, “I will most likely

end up working with youth and their families

to try to create more cohesive and successful

relationships.”

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Alumni Point-of-View: by Hillary Tayet, Class of ‘02

“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, for the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. ...He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair” (Isa. 61:1, 3a).

I remember sitting in Mr. Clevenger’s US

Government class. A number of students

began asking several tangent questions. Of

course you can’t just discuss US government

policy for an entire period. There was one

question regarding the role of the Holy Spirit in

our voting, which led to further questions about

the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. I was

fascinated as I heard Mr. Clevenger’s insight and

I wanted to learn more about the third person

in the Trinity that I could hardly say I knew. I

met with him for a few minutes after class and

he recommended a couple of great books to read

about the work of the Holy Spirit in our daily

lives.

Since then, I have been enthralled with the

work of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life.

Today, teaching others about living in the power

of the Holy Spirit is one of my greatest passions.

It is always amazing to see peoples’ lives change

as they become sensitive to the Holy Spirit and

experience firsthand the power of God at work

to save, heal and deliver. My own life story is a

testimony of the love of God which I now know

and have experienced through the incredible

power of His Holy Spirit (Eph. 3:16-19).

On our senior class mission trip I learned

more about the Holy Spirit as we worked with

YWAM for the week in San Francisco doing

prayer walking around different districts of the

city. It was also here that I had a confirmation in

my spirit that God wanted me to use my life to

“pray, send, give and go” regarding missionary

service.

I graduated from BIOLA University with

a degree in Intercultural Studies and a Minor

in Bible. Almost immediately following

graduation I found myself teaching English

as a Second Language to elementary students

in Nepal and being an “auntie” in a children’s

home there. I came back to the States after

nine months, to visit family and friends and

soon got a job with

Alaska Airlines.

I worked for the next

seven months to save

up, and then I was on

another plane flying

over to the Himalayans

once again. But the

second time I landed

in Nepal I began a

different work as an

assistant to the mighty

woman of God that

runs the children’s home

that I had previously

helped with the year before. I also was given

opportunities to teach in a Leadership Training

School for Christian young adults who wanted

to be lay leaders, pastors and church planters.

As I taught students on topics such as

transformation, sanctification, and inner

healing,I was learning deep truths about God

and what He loves to do. Every opportunity to

teach provided me with another opportunity to

learn more. It was an exhilarating experience.

God would show me something new each night

as I prepared the following day’s lesson. He

would give fresh insight and examples to share

with the class based on the work the Holy Spirit

was doing in my own heart. I was amazed to

see that as I was teaching students about inner

healing, God was doing a healing work in my

own heart. He used that opportunity to lead me

to a place where I now rejoice, and have received

beauty in place of ashes and joyous blessing

instead of despair. If you want to hear the whole

story you can find me on Facebook! continued on page 15


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Since I came back from Nepal in December

2009, I have been reconnecting with family and

friends, working part time and volunteering

at my home church, International Christian

Church, in Renton, Washington. My dream is

to start cross-cultural missions training schools

in developing nations around the world that

would serve as a training ground to send out

missionaries to plant churches among unreached

people groups. And of course I want to teach

in at least one of these schools…by the grace of

God this story continues.

Tayet, Continued from page 14

Brianna (Candler) Lindsay was

married in August 2009 and is living

in College Place, Washington.

Class of 2005Josh Lute recently graduated with his

Bachelor of Science degree from Boise

State University.

Chelsea Lackey and Matt Jung (Class

of 2003) are engaged to be married.

Rachael Baltazar is currently working

on her last quarter at WWU and will

receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Human

Services with a minor in Sociology at

the end of August. She will be heading

off to Kona, Hawaii for YWAM

Discipleship Training School this

September.

Class of 2006Kim (Bevaart) McCool married Keith

McCool from Chehalis, Washington

in June 2007. They have a 2-year- old

son, Carson James McCool. Kim

graduated from Gene Juarez Academy

in June 2007 and is working at

SEVEN Salon in Bellevue. She expects

to complete the advance training

program in July or August to become

a full time stylist. The couple resides

in Buckley.

Danny Aguillon married Karina

Davis in August of 2009. Danny is

a Chaplain Assistant with 1st Special

Forces Group, currently stationed at

Fort Lewis, and is near the end of his

first deployment in Afghanistan. He

has re-enlisted for another three years,

and Karina is applying to start work

on her Masters in Social Work.

MegganJoy Trobaugh is engaged to

Justin Goulet.

Katina (Anderson) Jacobson married Seth

Jacobson on December 3, 2006. They

purchased a duplex and rent out one side,

while preparing to buy another house and

some land in Alaska, where they will eventually

move. Katina is currently working on writing a

gluten-free cookbook that she hopes to publish,

“because I recently found out I am gluten

intolerant and have found making up my own

gluten-free recipes to be a lot of fun. I am also

trying to raise awareness, since a large number

of people have no idea they are intolerant, or

what the consequences can be.”

Alumni Updates, Continued from page 13

2009-2010Apple Physical Therapy

Beacon Electric Inc.

Daniel L. Oliveira, DDS, PS

Harnish Lincoln/Mercury

Integrity Door & Cabinet

James, Sanderson & Lowers

Madsen Electric

Stephens Enterprises of Tacoma

Subaru of Puyallup

TE Walrath Trucking, Inc.

The Pain Center of Western WA

Wayne’s Roofing, Inc.

Meridian Dental Care

Millennium Chiropractic

PC Home Loans

Puyallup Surgical Consultants

RTS Hydro-Seeding, LLC

Saturn of Puyallup

Smiles By Sutherland

15th Street Automotive

Absher Construction

Living Waters

Milam Mazda

New Media Solutions

Norfil Manufacturing

Plaza 410 Dental Associates

Puyallup Valley Veterinary Clinic

Rainier Insurance, Inc.

Scotty’s General Construction

Service Hydraulics, Inc.

Superior Electric

Summit Trading Co.

Tern Christian Counseling

Abbey Carpet of Puyallup

Architectural Sheet Metal

Arndt, Chris and Kathy

Jet Chevrolet

Johnson Printing Company

Karl Zeiger, Attorney

Mountain View Financial

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If you’d like to support quality Christ-centered education, with God’s purpose in mind for our students,

become a Cascade Christian Schools Business Partner, contact the District Office at 253-841-1776,

or go online to www.cascadechristian.org, and click on Development/Business Partners.

Business Partner:Rainier Insurance, Inc.

By Marlene Graham

In 2001, my husband Chuck and I were given

an opportunity that would be a blessing, and

at some times would be a challenge. Rainier

Insurance is a full service agency that sells auto,

home, business and life insurance products. The

former owner of Rainier Insurance, Inc. was

selling the business and offered to sell it to us.

We prayed about it, and felt God give us the

nudge to purchase it. So, we embarked on a

new territory for both our lives, as neither of us

had ever managed a business before.

The blessings have been wonderful and we

know they are gifts from God. In the process of

our day to day work we get to meet some really

great people and help them with protecting

their assets and families. Sometimes it can be

a challenge, because no one wants to pay for

insurance but they are required to carry it, so we

try our best to understand their needs.

We like to think of our agency as a God

box, a place where we hope people can come in

contact with His presence whether it is through

the Christian radio station we listen to every

day, or through the prayers; we hope that our

clients feel the warmth of Jesus. At the end

of the day, we know that we are not working

for ourselves, and that God is the owner of

this business. We know He put us here in this

position to love on the community.

Another benefit

to owning our own

business is having the

opportunity to support

the programs in the

community that we

think make a difference.

This is where our

Business Partnership comes in with Cascade

Christian Schools. We believe in the impact

Cascade Christian Schools is making on the

city, community and world.

We became aware of Cascade Christian

Schools back in 2002, when our son Gage

was three and we were looking for childcare.

We chose Cascade Christian (Frederickson

campus) first and foremost because we wanted

him to be taught from a biblical standpoint.

Currently, both our son Gage, who is in 5th

grade, and our daughter Faith, who is in

Kindergarten, attend the Frederickson campus

of Cascade Christian Schools.

We love the fact that our children have the

freedom to learn about God and speak freely

about Him in a school setting. This is the most

important aspect to our family in regards to

any educational program. We believe Cascade

Christian is preparing our children to be well

rounded individuals who will lead this country

with a Christ-like dynamic.

“We believe in the impact Cascade

Christian Schools is making on the

city, community, and world.”

Above: The Graham family: Marlene, Gage, Faith and Chuck

IMPACT...Lead for Positive Influence

District Office815 21st Street SEPuyallup, WA 98372

253-841-1776

See us on the web!www.cascadechristian.org

Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

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