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CHCS NewsMAY 2016

Goodbye Class of 2016From Kindergarten to Graduation, the years fly by with increasing speed! Another class has

walked the CHCS halls for the last time as we said goodbye to 38 graduates on Sunday, May 15th.Devon Russell and Caroline Miller, Valedictorians, each gave inspirational speeches

motivating students to strive for success while remembering their roots. Hunter Jones was honored as this year’s Christian Character Award recipient. He encouraged our students through humor and humility to continue their walk with the Lord.

Hugs were exchanged. Tears were shed. Laughter and smiles were abundant.

CongratulationsClass of 2016…go and change

the world.We will miss you!

THROWBACKTO OUR

GRADUATES IN KINDERGARTEN

CAROLINE MILLER

HUNTER JONESDEVON RUSSELL

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Congratulations to these students on their outstanding acheivements!

Outstanding Elementary SchoolAwards from CompetitionsJoplin Area Chamber of Commerce Community Pride Starts InsideEssay Award• Londyn Eidson, 3rd gradeNational Winner Classroom Makeover by Velcro BrandDesigned by Sabrina Soto – design expert of HGTV• Mrs. Limkeman, 2nd grade instructor

Outstanding Middle SchoolAwards from CompetitionsVFW Patriot Pen Essay Award• Zachary Kitchen – 3rd Place – Community Level• Lilly Cornell – 1st Place – Community Level• Lilly Cornell – 1st Place – District Level• Lilly Cornell – 1st Place – State LevelMissouri Southern Regional Science Fair• Grace Carter: 1st Place – Best Use of Color• Luke Johnson: 3rd Place – Caught in the Dark• Zachary Kitchen: 1st Place – Project; Nationals Qualifier

Middle School Academic Team AwardsVarsity Team Jr Varsity TeamTessa Greathouse Lincoln Martin Rebecca LawsMakenna Lewis Zipporah Jones Kayley BallPierce Gloyer Luke Johnson Taylor DunhamLuke Johnson Grace Carter Arianna CalandroLincoln Martin Haleigh Levendosky Riley PetersonGrace Carter Shayla CliffmanNon-MSHSAA (6th grade)Gabe Forrest Gatlin Bender Avery JonesTaegan Fink J.C. Wright Rylee MillerZachary McCullough Colby Garman Grace BennettChandler Pittman Wyatt Stout

Middle School MSHSAA Academic Varsity Team• Third Place, Overall, Bowl Games of Southwest Missouri

Academic Challenge• First Place – Spring River Valley Conference Middle School

Academic Bowl• First Place – Clever Academic Bowl• Second Place – Language Arts Bowl Games• First Place – Science Bowl Games• First Place – Sarcoxie Scholars Bowl Games• Third Place – History Scholars Bowl Games• All Conference Team, SRVC Tournament – Tessa

Greathouse, 1st Team, First Chair; Pierce Gloyer, 1st Team, Third Chair; Makenna Lewis, 2nd Team, Second Chair

Middle School Junior Varsity Academic Team• Second Place, Overall, Jr. Varsity Bowl Games of Southwest• Missouri Academic Challenge • First Place – Math, Junior Varsity Bowl Games• Second Place – Humanities, Junior Varsity Bowl Games• Second Place – History, Junior Varsity Bowl Games6th Grade Academic Team• Third Place, Overall, Jr. Varsity Bowl Games of Southwest •

Missouri Academic Challenge • First Place – Science Scholars Bowl Games• Third Place – Language Arts Scholars Bowl Games

Middle School Distinguished AwardsNational Geography Bee• School Winner & State Qualifier – Tessa GreathouseState History Day• Qualifier, Individual Documentary Junior Division – Grace

Carter

National History Day• Qualifier, Individual Documentary Junior Division – Grace

CarterDuke University Talent Identification Program State QualifiersKayley Ball Zipporah Jones Kayley BallEvan Burton Lincoln Martin Evan BurtonArianna Calandro Riley Peterson Zipporah JonesTaylor Dunham Catherine Secker Lincoln MartinLuke Johnson Matthew Winters Catherine Secker

Outstanding High School AcknowledgementsNational Honor Society – Senior Graduation Cords Brady Bishop Matthew Estep Devon RussellChloe Blaylock Jordan Fuller Paul SherrodDanielle Capehart Abbi HardyMichael Crumpacker Zachary NicholsNational Honor Society – Inductees Chloe Blaylock Emily Brown Peri ReaganHannah Belk Daniel Estep Jessica RobertsNyasha Bgoni Emma GreathouseBen Bishop Eden LawsTomorrow’s Leaders TodayChamber of Commerce selects and sponsors seniors from the Joplin area Brady Bishop Abbi Hardy Caroline MillerChloe Blaylock Hunter Jones Paul SherrodCrowder College Associate Degree Recipient – Carmen CreswellMissouri Chamber of Commerce Leadership in PracticeLeadership Program for SophomoresNathan Hardy Sam SpauldingWill Secker Jaylyn HuntzingerDaughters of American Revolution Citizenship Award• A good citizenship award recognizing honor, service, courage,

leadership and patriotism – Caitlin GoodMissouri Boy’s State RepresentativeThe American Legion hosts a summer academy where top junior boys in the state attend and set up their own state government. Matthew Gao Myles JacksonMissouri Scholars AcademyState of Missouri hosts a 3 week summer academy for the top sophomores in the entire state – Daniel Estep

Outstanding High SchoolAwards from CompetitionsContest Recognition • VFW Voice of Democracy Essay – Claire Johnson, 1st place

DistrictRegional National History Day Competition Contest• 3rd Place Senior Documentary – Jordan Fuller

High School Scholar Bowl Team AwardsVarsity Team Jr Varsity TeamMatthew Estep Danielle Capehart Claire JohnsonDevon Russell James Calandro Eden LawsMichaela Keele Jaden Durling Jessica RobertsJonathan Calandro Daniel Estep Will SeckerMatthew Gao Daniel Gentry Trenton StephensonScott Lewis Emma Greathouse Carrie WallaceAustin Martin Matthew Hamilton Jacob WelchMatt Roberts Nathan HardyJonah Wilcox NEO Quiz Bowl – 1st Place

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Spring River Valley Conference Tournament – 1st PlaceBranson JV Invitational – 1st Place A Team, 6th Place B TeamChallenge Games: Varsity Team 12-0; JV A Team 12-0; JV B Team 9-3 MSHSAA District Scholar Bowl Team – 1st PlaceMSHSAA Scholar Bowl Team – All District Devon RussellMSHSAA Sectional Scholar Bowl Team – WinnerMSHSAA State Scholar Bowl Team – 3rd PlaceMSHSAA State Scholar All State Team: Devon RussellSRVC All-Tournament Team: Devon RussellBranson JV Invitational: Will Secker, 2nd Place Individual; Matthew Hamilton, 6th Place Individual; Emma Greathouse, 8th Place Individual

High School Mathematics Team AwardsSpring River Valley Conference Math Relays• 1st Place Team – Overall• 1st Place Geometry Individual – Will Secker• 1st Place Algebra II Team – Cloudy Chen, Daniel Estep,&

Emma Greathouse• 1st Place Algebra II Individual – Cloudy Chen• 1st Place Advanced Math Team – Devon Russell, Matthew

Gao & Austin Martin• 1st Place Advanced Math Individual – Devon Russell• 2nd Place Advanced Math Individual – Matthew Gao• 1st Place Math Derby --Devon Russell, Matthew Gao, &

Austin MartinNortheastern Oklahoma Math Competition• 1st Place Team – Division 1• 1st Place Algebra I – Pierce Gloyer• 2nd Place Algebra I – Makenna Lewis• 3rd Place Geometry – Will Secker• 1st Place Algebra II – Emma Greathouse• 2nd Place Algebra II – Scott Lewis• 1st Place Trig – Matt Roberts• 2nd Place Trig – Austin Martin• 2nd Place Trig – Myles Jackson• 3rd Place Trig – Jon Johnson• 1st Place Calculus – Devon Russell• 2nd Place Calculus – Matthew GaoFort Scott Community College Math Competition2nd Place Team – Division 1Missouri Southern State University Math League• 1st Place Team – Class A• Top Scorer – Class A – Devon Russell

Music Department AwardsState Level Music Competition “1” RatingsVocal EnsemblesHannah Belk Willow Jones Emily ShoresFranklin Buchanan Caroline Miller Nate WilkinsMyles JacksonInstrumental Mixed Woodwind TrioHannah Belk Claire Johnson Eden LawsInstrumental SoloHannah Belk – Flute Solo

Drama Department AwardsState Qualifiers• Nyasha Bgoni – Poetry, 1st in District and 10th in StateDistrict 2nd Place & State Qualifier One Act Play• Nate Wilkins, Anna Souder, Anne Stewart, Emma

Greathouse, Emma Davison, Jalyn HuntzickerDistricts • Emma Greathouse & Emma Davison – 4th place Duet Acting• Devon Russell – 5th place Radio Speaking

• Scott Lewis – 7th place Prose ReadingCompetitions• Anna Souder – Dramatic Interp, Diamond – 2nd • Emma Greathouse & Emma Davison: Duet Acting, Diamond

– 7th, Exeter – 4th • Jonah Wilcox & Scott Lewis: Duet Acting, Diamond – 6th • Josh Birchard: Storytelling, Nevada – 4th and Carthage – 6th • Hunter Jones: Storytelling, Carthage – 4th • Danielle Capehart: Dramatic Interp, Exeter – 6th

Fine Arts Department AwardsCongressional Art Competition – Missouri District 9• Caitlin Good – Oil Painting• Abbi Hardy – Four Color Reduction PrintSpring River Valley Conference Art Competition 2016• 2-D Miscellaneous: 1st Place – Caitlin Good; 3rd Place –

Sonora Stearns• Digital Photography: 3rd Place – Sarah Silvey• Oil Painting: 1st Place – Audrey Myers; 2nd Place – Caitlin

Good; 3rd Place – Alex Edge• Printmaking: 1st Place – Johnathan St Clair; 2nd Place –

Alex Edge• Watercolor Painting: 2nd Place – Ty Paige; 3rd Place –

Emma LandersSchool Art Show & Competition• Drawing: 1st – Abbi Hardy; 2nd – Caroline Miller; 3rd –

Caitlin Good; HM – Abbi Hardy• 2D Design: 1st – Connor Manley; 2nd – Madison Arnall; 3rd

– Sonora Sterns; HM – Anna Stewart• Painting: 1st – Caitlin Good; 2nd – Audrey Myers; 3rd – Jon

St. Clair; HM – Conner Reed• 3D Design & Pottery: 1st – Abbi Hardy; 2nd – Caitlin Good;

3rd – Juliane Montoya; HM – Madison Arnall• Printmaking: 1st – Abbi Hardy; 2nd – Emma Landers; 3rd –

Caitlin Good; HM – Kaylyn Goswick• Best of Show: Caitlin Good – Watercolor PaintingDistrict 9 Missouri Southern State University – Spiva Gallery Art ShowAlex Edge, Abbi Hardy, Caitlin Good, Conner Reed, Audrey Myers, Anna Stewart, Caroline Miller, Juliane Montoya and Ty PaigeWebb City Public Library Japanese Festival Art Show and CompetitionAlex Edge – 1st place; Conner Reed – 2nd place; Caitlin Good, Abbi Hardy, Audrey Myers, Mikayla Crider, Sarah Silvey, and Kaylyn Goswick

Distinguished AwardsOutstanding History Student of the Year – Jordan FullerOutstanding Science Student of the Year – Hunter JonesOutstanding Mathematics Students of the Year – Matthew Estep & Devon RussellOutstanding English Student of the Year – Brady BishopOutstanding Bible Student of the Year – Hunter JonesOutstanding Drama Students of the Year – Hunter Jones, Devon Russell & Danielle CapehartOutstanding Art Students of the Year – Caitlin Good & Abbi HardyOutstanding Spanish Student of the Year – Paul SherrodOutstanding Music (Instrumental) Student of the Year – Devon RussellThe Missouri Bright Flight ScholarshipMerit-based program that honors Missouri students who score in the top 3% of all Missouri students taking the ACT or SAT college entrance examinations. The student must choose to attend an approved State of Missouri College or University to receive this scholarship. Four students qualified, with only one accepting – Devon RussellHonor Diploma AwardsGold Medallion for graduationChloe Blaylock Hunter Jones Devon RussellMatthew Estep Erika Larkin Paul SherrodJordan Fuller Caroline Miller

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Individual Student Scholarships• Simon Alimujiang –Missouri Southern State University,

majoring in Radiology and minoring in Japanese: Modern Language Performance Award

• Katie Barnett – Oral Roberts University, Nursing: Whole Person Scholarship, ORU Academic Scholarship, Jones Hardy Scholarship, and PTF Student Involvement Scholarship

• Josh Birchard – Missouri Southern State University, Pre-Law: Presidential Scholarship

• Brady Bishop – Honor’s College at University of Arkansas, Business with an emphasis in Pre-Law: Non-Resident Fee Waiver

• Chloe Blaylock – Honor’s College at Montana State University, Film Production: Distinguished Student Award, Academic Achievement Award, The Lester Barrett and Clarence Whitehill King Scholarship, and Masonics of Kansas Scholarship

• Chloe Brewer – Pittsburg State University, International Business: Roger and Kreta Gladden Scholarship

• Danielle Capehart – Truman State University, Secondary Education: The President’s Honorary Scholarship and the TruMerit Scholarship

• Carmen Creswell – Received Associate of Arts Degree from Crowder College while attending HS, will be attending Missouri State University - Springfield to complete Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science: Board of Governor’s Scholarship

• Michael Crumpacker – University of Arkansas, Business: Non-Resident Tuition Waiver

• Luke Cummins – Missouri Southern State University, Criminal Justice

• Shekinah Dalton – Missouri Southern State University: Excellence Scholarship

• Daniel Davis – College of the Ozarks, History with a minor in Music: Full Tuition Scholarship

• Anna Doner – Missouri Southern State University, Nursing• Alex Edge – Crowder College (2 years) transferring to

Pittsburg State University, Astro Physics• Matthew Estep – Honor’s College at Oklahoma Christian

University, Mechanical Engineering: Oklahoma Christian University Founders Scholarship

• Jordan Fuller – Honor’s Program at Missouri Southern State University, Biochemistry Pre-Professional Medicine: Honor’s Program Scholarship

• Caitlin Good – Missouri Southern State University, Dental Hygiene: Excellence Scholarship and Golden Heart Lion Award

• Kaylyn Goswick – Missouri Southern State University, Business

• Kellen Grantham – Missouri Southern State University (1 year) transferring to the University of Missouri Columbia, Business Finance Management

• Abbi Hardy – Missouri State University – Springfield, Interior Design minoring in Business Administration: Dean’s Scholarship, Multicultural Leadership Award, Daybreak Rotary Scholarship, Ellis Foundation Mentoring Award, and the PTF Student Involvement Scholarship

• Hunter Jones – Ozark Christian College and Missouri Southern Co-op Program, Biblical Communication: Preaching Scholarship, Ambassador’s Scholarship, and Tuesday Tour Scholarship

• Michaela Keele – Johnson Christian University, Bible Theology and Psychology, minoring in Intercultural Studies: Presidential Scholarship

• Wally Kelly – Crowder College, Fire Science• Erika Larkin – Missouri Southern State University, Nursing:

Presidential Scholarship • Caroline Miller – Montreat College, Cyber Security: Trustee

Scholarship and Keystone Award • Nevada Moenning – Kansas Wesleyan University, English:

Softball Collegiate Scholarship and Trustee Scholarship• Juliane Montoya – Ozark Christian College, Intercultural

Studies: Tuesday Tour Scholarship and Ozark Scholarship

• Rile Moreland – Crowder College, Electronic Apprenticeship • Zachary Nichols – Honor’s Program at Missouri Southern

State University, Pre-Professional Veterinary Medicine: Evan Scholarship

• Jake Painter – Missouri Southern State University, Criminal Justice

• Conner Reed – Missouri Southern State University, Business Administration: Excellence Scholarship

• Devon Russell – Truman State University transferring to Kansas State University, Nuclear Engineering: TruMerit Scholarship, President’s Honorary Scholarship, National Merit Truman State University Scholarship, Missouri Scholar’s Academy Scholarship, Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship, and Bemis Company Scholarship

• Paul Sherrod – Honor’s College University of Arkansas, Mechanical Engineering or Pre-Med: Non-Resident Tuition Waiver, Missouri State Elks Allocated Scholarship, and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Scholarship

• Emily Shores – Missouri Southern State University, Communications: Excellence Scholarship

• Anthony Skinner – Crowder College (two years) transferring to Pittsburg State University, Automotive Technology

• Bradey Weddle – Missouri Southern State University, Business

• Nate Wilkins – Missouri Southern State University: Excellence Scholarship

• Hayden Woolridge – Missouri Southern State University, Undecided

Joplin Globe All Area Academic Team• The Top Seniors in the 4-State Region – Devon RussellMissouri Scholars Top 100 • The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals

sponsors each year the Missouri scholars Top 100 Program. This is made up of the top 100 Seniors in the State of Missouri. The students must excel academically with leadership, citizenship and service. – Devon Russell

National Merit Scholars• National Merit Finalist – The brightest juniors in the USA

take the PSAT in October and the Top Less than 1% in the Nation are named as Finalist. – Devon Russell

• National Merit Commended – The brightest juniors in the USA take the PSAT in October and the Top 5% in Nation are named Commended. – Caroline Miller

Class of 2016 ValedictorianThe Valedictorian Honor is awarded to the student with the highest cumulative grade point average at graduation while meeting the requirements of the Honors Diploma. This year’s graduation class has two students who has achieved this distinction.• Miss Caroline Miller – daughter of Mark & Amy Miller• Mr. Devon Russell – son of Mr. & Mrs. Jim and Janene

RussellChristian Character AwardThe Christian Character Award is awarded to the senior student who displays the character of Christ in all aspects of their life. Three students are nominated by the senior class, approved by the administration, and then voted on by the entire high school student body.• Mr. Hunter Jones, son of Andrea Jones and Todd & Christy

Jones

Jodie ChenowethPreschool – 3

Glenda AustinMusic

Melissa BelkMusic

Julie AndereggKindergarten (Full Day)

Rebecca EmeryKindergarten (Full Day)

Stacey ThomasKindergarten (Half Day)

Kayla CalefFirst Grade

Jennifer FullerFirst Grade

Leah BlankenshipSecond Grade

Desiree LimkemanSecond Grade

Tabitha BogarThird Grade

Michelle SilveyThird Grade

Keisha EdgeFourth Grade

Jane MansleyFourth Grade

Eric LangFifth Grade

Julie PechawerFifth Grade

Jeanne CumminsSpanish

Phillip JordanPhysical Education

Marilyn StewartArt

Sonya WilkinsMusic

Natalie HughesScience

Phillip JordanPhysical Education

Kristi McGowenComputer

Malachi MurdockBible

Nancy OhmartHistory

Erica RitzemaMath

Annoouncing Soon English

Taylor WilliamsArt

Tabitha DavisonDrama

Mike EndicottScience

Jean MillerScience

Pam GreenMath

Janene RussellMath

Chrissy KingEnglish and Spanish

Kim HamiltonEnglish

Charmagne StanleyEnglish

John BlankenshipBible

Jody CowenBible

Candice AndersonHistory

Phillip JordanPhysical Education

Eric JohnsonPhysical Fitness

Kristi McGowenComputer and Social Studies

Lynne BontragerPre Kindergarten (5 days)

Lesli NeuenschwanderPre Kindergarten (3 days)

Jeanne CumminsSpanish

Phillip JordanPhysical Education

Sonya WilkinsMusic

PRESCHOOLTEACHING STAFF

2016-2017

HIGHSCHOOL

TEACHING STAFF2016-2017

MIDDLESCHOOL

TEACHING STAFF2016-2017

ELEMENTARYTEACHING STAFF

2016-2017

Glenda AustinMusic

Melissa BelkMusic

Jeanne CumminsSpanish

Todd JohnsonBand

Glenda AustinMusic

Melissa BelkMusic

Todd JohnsonBand and Computer

Taylor WilliamsArt

FACULTY LINE-UP FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR

CHCS glorifiesGod through

excellence as a Christ-centered

learning environmentthat produces

servant-leaders with a Biblical

worldview.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL n 4311 E. NEWMAN ROAD n JOPLIN, MISSOURI 64801 n 471-782-4114 n WWW.COLLEGHEIGHTS.ORG

CHCS glorifies God through excellence as a Christ-centered learningenvironment that produces servant-leaders with a Biblical worldview.MISSION STATEMENT

ECFA ACCREDITED – On November 12, 2012, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability announced the accreditation of College Heights Christian School. Accreditation is based on the ECFA’s Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance, and ethical fundraising. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.

RenwebParents, don’t forget to take advantage of Renweb, our online school management system. You can

check homework assignments, lunch menus, student grades, school calendar, etc. If you are havingproblems accessing Renweb or have not set up your account, please contact the school. A Renweb phoneapplication is now available. This is a great tool to use to stay informed about your students’ progress.

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BESURE

TOSAVE

THESEDATES!

August 8Parent Orientation Night

(for parents ofincoming 6th graders)

6:30 pm

August 9Middle School Academy

(for studentslast names A-L)

9:00-noon

August 10Middle School Academy

(for studentslast names M-Z)

9:00-noon

August 16Back to School Night

August 18First Day of School

iSUMMER

EXPERIENCE2016

Many fun summer camps are being offered this year!

Music CampKinderCougar Camp

Preschool CampElementary Tech CampSpanish Culture Camp

In addition, sports camps are offeredfor various ages including…

Basketball n Soccer n Volleyball

For more information and to sign up, contactthe Business Office at 417-782-4114 x 223.

SUMMER HOURS: Monday-Thursday at 8:00 am-12:00 noon & 1:00-4:00 pm

SUMMER HOURS: Monday-Thursday at 8:00 am-12:00 noon & 1:00-4:00 pm