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Christian Heritage Academy's Upper School Commencement Program that took place on May 31, 2014. Visit our website: www.christianheritage.org.TRANSCRIPT
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY
Upper SchoolCommencement
Class of 2014
Saturday, the Thirty-First of May
Two Thousand Fourteen
Seven O’Clock in the Evening
Christian Heritage Academy Auditorium
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY
Senior Class Verse
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
PreludeCanon in D J. Pachelbel Mrs. Eileen Swanson, pianist
Processional Pomp and Circumstance E. Elgar
Invocation Dr. David RothChief Education Officer
*HYMN Great is Thy Faithfulness T. Chisholm
W. RunyanAll
Scripture Reading & ReflectionIsaiah 41:10
Mr. Damon FrahlerBible Teacher
Senior Testimonies Class of 2014
Give Me Jesus arr. B. Harlan Soli Deo, Upper School Vocal Ensemble; Scott Naubert, soloist
Address Rev. Stephen FarishBible Teacher
Announcement of Awards- National Honor Society- President’s Award for Educational Excellence- Heritage Scholar Award - Soli Deo Gloria Award
Mr. Stuart DavisDean of Students
Awarding of Diplomas Miss Joan OkamotoDean of Faculty
Dr. David Roth
Daniel R. Claud, III, M.D. CHA Board President
Presentation of the Class of 2014
Dr. David Roth
*HYMN To God be the Glory F. Crosby
W. DoanAll
*Benediction Mr. Eric JohnsonSocial Studies Teacher
Recessional Praise, My Soul, King of Heaven
LAUDA ANIMAarr. P. Rodriguez
Mrs. Eileen Swanson, pianist
* Audience please rise.
PROGRAM
May 31, 2014
Dear Friends,
Thirty years ago Christian Heritage Academy’s founding parents prayed for a Christian school on the North Shore that would extend through high school. Today’s Class of 2014 Commencement is an answer to nearly three decades of prayer – We thank God for His faithfulness!
These graduates have been the focus of our mission – to provide an exemplary education based on biblical values, equipping them to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ. All those touched by the Upper School understand and believe Psalm 127:1 “Unless the LORD builds the [Upper School], the builders labor in vain. “
Our celebration today is for God’s Glory Alone!
Soli Deo Gloria,
David L. Roth, Ed.D.Chief Education Officer
Abigail Faith LawsonAttending: Wheaton College
ACSI Music Festival: 9, 10, 11, 12Band: 9Bible Study: 9, 10Choir: 9, 10, 11, 12Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Drama Club: 9
Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12Improv Troupe: 11MIssions Trip: 11, 12Praise Band: 9, 10, 11, 12Theatre Productions: 10, 11, 12Volleyball: 9, 10, 11
Nicholas LazarAttending: University of Kentucky
Coffee House: 12Evening in the Fall: 9Rocketry Club: 9, 10
Soccer: 11Theatre Productions: 12Volleyball: 9, 10, 11, 12
Noah Rocco ScaleroAttending: Southern Illinois University
Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Drama Club: 9Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12Improv Troupe: 11
Internship: 12Soccer: 11Theatre Productions: 10, 12Volleyball: 9, 10, 11, 12
Michael Andrew SeversonAttending: Azusa Pacific University
Internship: 11Missions Trip: 12Soccer: 11
Volleyball: 9, 10, 11, 12Yearbook: 9
Christian Heritage AcademyClass of 2014
Seth Paul BurkeyAttending: Cedarville University
ACSI Music Festival: 9, 10, 11, 12Band: 9, 10, 11, 12Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12
Internship: 11Missions Trip: 12Volleyball: 9, 10, 11, 12
Evangeline Sneha GaikwadAttending: Olivet Nazarene University
ACSI Music Festival: 9, 10, 11, 12Bible Study: 9, 10Choir: 9, 10, 11, 12Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12
Internship: 11, 12Praise Band: 10, 11, 12Student Council: 9, 10, 11, 12Theatre Productions: 10, 11, 12Yearbook: 9, 10
Joshua GrozaAttending: Trinity International University
ACSI Music Festival: 12Choir: 12Coffee House: 9, 11, 12Drama Club: 9Evening in the Fall: 9, 12Internship: 11
Missions Trip: 12Newspaper: 12Praise Band: 11, 12Soccer: 9, 10, 11, 12Theatre Productions: 10, 11, 12Volleyball: 12
Brennen KurtzAttending: Moody Bible Institute
Coffee House: 11, 12Football: 12Theatre Productions: 12
Soli Deo Gloria AwardGiven to the graduate who demonstrates character that seeks to glorify God alone in all aspects of life through servant leadership,
spiritual growth, and a transformed heart for the Kingdom of God.
Diana Tina
Heritage ScholarGiven to graduates who have attended Christian Heritage Academy
Upper School for all four years and achieved a cumulative weighted grade point average of 4.3 or higher.
Joshua Groza
President’s Award for Educational ExcellenceGiven to graduates who have at least a 3.5 GPA and
a composite score of at least 25 on the ACT.
Evangeline Gaikwad
Joshua Groza
Abigail Lawson
Noah Scalero
Michael Severson
National Honor SocietyGiven to outstanding high school students who have demonstrated
excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character.
Evangeline Gaikwad
Joshua Groza
Brennen Kurtz
Abigail Lawson
Noah Scalero
Michael Severson
HONORS AND AWARDS
Gold “Torch” Medallion: Recipient of the Soli Deo Gloria Award Gold Collar: Recipient of the Heritage Scholar AwardBlack Pin: Recipient of President’s Award for Educational ExcellenceGold Cord: Member of the National Honor Society
Rachel Mary StringerAttending: University of Kentucky
Diana Lorena TinaAttending: North Park University
Tatiana Andrea ValenzuelaAttending: Trinity International University
Bible Study: 9, 10Coffee House: 10,11Drama Club: 9Evening in the Fall: 9,10Missions Trip: 11,12
Rocketry Club: 10Student Council: 9, 10,11, 12Theatre Productions: 11Volleyball: 9, 10,11
Bible Study: 9, 10Coffee House: 12Evening in the Fall: 9
Theatre Productions: 12Volleyball: 9Yearbook: 9
ACSI Music Festival: 9, 10, 11, 12Bible Study: 9, 10Choir: 9, 10, 11, 12Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12Internship: 11
Missions Trip: 12Newspaper: 11, 12Praise Band: 9, 10Student Council: 10, 11, 12Theatre Prodcutions: 10, 11, 12Yearbook: 9, 10, 11
Honor RollMinimum 3.3 unweighted GPA
Evangeline Gaikwad
Joshua Groza
Abigail Lawson
Noah Scalero
Michael Severson
ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Academics
Joshua Groza
ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Athletics
Noah Scalero
ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Christian Service
Evangeline Gaikwad
ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Fine Arts
Joshua Groza
Abigail Lawson
ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Leadership
Rachel Stringer
Class Gift
With gratitude to Christian Heritage Academy, and with the desire to leave a lasting enrichment that will benefit its students going forward, the Class of 2014 is honored to present the school with the following gifts:
Designated funds to support the music program as well as furthering the continued mission of Christain Heritage Academy.
Christian Heritage Academy gratefully accepts these thoughtful gifts. Our school community will remember our graduates and their kind generosity as these enhancements are enjoyed by our students for years to come.
HONORS AND AWARDS, continued
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
R. Daniel Claud, III, M.D.,PresidentTom Chung, Vice President
Michael Schuetz, Vice President/Secretary Scott Burns, Treasurer
Tim Brady, J.D.Beth Dill
Felix MathewTim Pappageorge, Ph.D.
Rusty SchluchterStephen Thomas
David Roth, Ed. D., CEO, Ex Officio
Christian Heritage Academy
Heather Adams - MathM.Ed., Mathematics Education, National Louis University
B.A., Mathematics, University of Iowa
Susan Baliles - Speech and Theatre EducationB.S., Speech Education, Northwestern University
Tina Barron - Social WorkerM.S.W., University of Georgia
B.A., English, University of Illinois-Urbana
John Choi - Chapel M.A., Counseling, Trinity International University
B.A., Psychology, University of Illinois-Chicago
Rachel Christudhas - Language ArtsM.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, National-Louis University
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Illinois-Urbana
Ken Chung - MathM.A. Teaching, Trinity International University
B.S. Mathematics, University of Illinois-Chicago
Brooke Collins - ArtCertification in Art Education, North Park University
B.A., Political Science, Westmont College
Alan Cook - ScienceM.S.Ed. Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University
B.S., Biology, Carroll College
Jeff Cook - Athletic DirectorM.S., Physical Education, Eastern Michigan University
B.S., Physical Education, Grace College
Karly Enright - SpanishB.A., Spanish Education, Grace College
Christian Heritage Academy
Stephen Farish - BibleJ.D., University of Georgia
M.A., Christian Thought, Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolB.A., French, Auburn University
Damon Frahler, Bible & Instructional TechnologyB.A., Theological Studies, Wheaton College
Diane Hellard - Learning ResourceM.Ed., Special Education, National-Louis University
B.A., History, Western Illinois University
Sharon James-Ledbetter - Language ArtsM.A., English, DePaul University
B.A., English/Communications, Trinity College
Eric Johnson - Social StudiesM.Div., Trinity International University
M.A., Church History, Trinity International UniversityB.A., Social Studies & Secondary Education History, Bethel University
Carolyn Kohl - Spanish, Consumer Education M.A.T., Rockford College
B.A., Foreign Languages, Spanish, Washington University
Grace Lin - Executive AssistantB.S. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Univ. of California, Berkeley
Ramona Mihulet - MathB.S., Mathematics, DePaul University
Eileen Swanson - Choral MusicM.S., Education, University of New England
B.S.Ed., Sociology-Anthropology and Health & PE, Illinois State University
Daniel Vesa - Instrumental Music B.A., Music, Academy of Music “Gheorghe Dima” in Romania Accredited in U.S. by Consultancy on International Education
Adelaide Yoo - Language ArtsM.Ed., Secondary Education, University of Illinois-Urbana
B.A., English, University of Illinois-Urbana
David Roth - Chief Education OfficerEd.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Northern Illinois University
M.A., Political Science, Northern Illinois UniversityB.A., Social Science , Fort Wayne Bible College
Joan Okamoto - Dean of FacultyB.S.Ed., Elementary/Early Childhood Education, Millersville University
Stuart Davis - Dean of StudentsM.A., Elementary Teaching, Trinity International University
B.A., Political Science, Indiana UniversityB.S., Business Economics, Indiana University
ADMINISTRATION
Barb Butz - Chief Operating OfficerM.B.A., Northwestern University
B.S., Finance, University of Illinois-UrbanaB.S., Business Administration, University of Illinois-Urbana
Kathy Severson - Director Chicago CampusM.Ed., Early Childhood Administration, National-Louis University
B.S., Education, Indiana University
Ted Magrum - Finance DirectorEd.D., Educational Administration & Supervision, Univ. of Toledo
M.B.A., Wright State UniversityB.S., Business Administration, Bowling Green State University
UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY & STAFF
A Brief History of
Christian Heritage Academy
Inspired by the desire to provide children with an excellent education that incorporates biblical values and a Christian worldview throughout all facets of learning, five families came together in the early 1980’s to pray about the possibility of establishing a Christian school in the suburban North Shore area of Chicago. After more than two years of prayer, planning and preparation, Christian Heritage Academy opened its doors in the fall of 1984, with five faculty and sixty-one students in a rented former public elementary school building in Northbrook, IL. During its first ten years, the school developed a quality K-8 academic program and matured as an institution, preparing for and gaining its first accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in 1992.
Increasing enrollment brought a need for a larger facility. In 1994, CHA purchased the 15-acre Marillac High School campus in Northfield from the Daughters of Charity. The expansive facility and its excellent features, including a gymnasium, fields, auditorium, music rooms, large student center and ample classrooms, allowed CHA to continue to grow enrollment and expand its programs.
Among CHA milestones was the establishment of a preschool program in 1996, a four-year college preparatory high school in 2009, and a second campus located in the heart of the City of Chicago in 2010. As these additional programs have grown, they have enhanced our ability to serve Christian families and enriched our school community. We are now both grateful and honored to be gathered here today to celebrate CHA’s high school graduating class of 2014.
From its inception, Christian Heritage Academy’s programming has included a commitment to academic excellence in an atmosphere designed to nurture each child’s individual gifts and spiritual development. Highly qualified, ACSI certified, spiritually mature, “Living Curriculum Teachers” serve as mentors and role models, encouraging students in their walk with Christ as they gain academic proficiency.
Christian Heritage Academy is:
• Accredited by Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
• Accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)
• Recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Recognized by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
• Designated as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
• Honored among K-12 schools nationwide by the Best Christian Workplace Institute as a “Best Christian Workplace”
Christian Heritage Academy (Prek-12)Equipping children to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ.
NORTHFIELD: 315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 847 446-5252 fax: 847 446-5267CHICAGO: 1001 N. Crosby, Chicago, IL 60610 | 312 361-0550
www.christianheritage.org