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Headmaster: Jack Hancock Chairman of the Board: Roger Smith NWCS Foundation Co-Chairs: Greg Brown & Josh StellyFall 2012 NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, INC. Volume 15 Issue 1 Dr. Jeff Myers Keynotes IMPACT NWC 2012 Dr. Myers is helping us do just IMPACT NWC 2012 Address: that, go deeper. Going deeper is Why Kids Walk Away from Their Faith about establishing deeper roots in the lives of young people, roots (and What to Do About It) that will We are pleased to have Dr. Jeff Myers keynote our sustain Register Today Impact NWC 2012 this year. Dr. Myers’ writing them www.nwcs.org and work have recently been an integral part of to walk [email protected] our teaching and mentoring approaches at NWC. with 509.238.4005 ext 146 We feel privileged to hear in person one who Christ in has already had such an impact in the life of our young adulthood and throughout school. their lives. Dr. Myers’ research has revealed an alarming statistic thatThe Current Impact of Dr. Myers on Northwest Christian 80% of young people walk awayWhen the capital campaign was commenced several years ago, the theme from their faith in their twenties.of “Broader, Deeper, Stronger” was decided upon. Truly that campaign We as a school take this tragicwas about more than building a building. It was about strengthening the statistic very seriously. We areentire ministry of the school to students and families. One significant goal examining our ways and seekingin that campaign was to see our school grow DEEPER. to implement new methodologies - Continued on Page 6 - Celebrate NWC 2012 New Elementary Building Celebration & DedicationOn Saturday, May 12, over 500parents, grandparents, studentsand community members gatheredunder sunny blue skies in frontof the New Elementary Buildingfor its official Celebration andDedication. The adventure beganas guests boarded a shuttle bus at- Continued on Page 7 -Inside this Edition:Alumni Notes 2-3In Memoriam 4Reunions 5School Life 6-7Giving Opportunities 8

Alumni NotesBethany Indahl Kait (Gray) ZahajkoClass of 2005 Class of 2004It has been an eventful seven years since God has been moving in my life! Mygraduation! In 2009, I finished school at husband (Derek) and I celebrated ourWhitworth University, receiving degrees third year anniversary in May, and Iin international business and political finished up myscience. After college, I took some time first year teachingoff, traveled abroad, and found some Secondary Englishinteresting ministry opportunities such at Bellevueas working for a Christian bookstore in Istanbul, Turkey. I just Christian School.graduated from Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI and on In June 2011, IJune 15, 2012, I was commissioned as an Ensign in the US Navy. finished earningPlease pray that my next six months of training will be fruitful my Master’s inand that God would be instrumental in the work I’m afforded to Teaching. Wedo in my first assignment. enjoy [email protected] our free time with our black lab, Dante.If you would like to share an update on your life, please contact [email protected] Baldwin 509.238.4005 ext 146 or [email protected]. Pray for Our Alumni in Uniform Judith (Rhoads) Brown Pat McGlade, ’88 Class of 1962 Bryan Zeski, ’95 Glen Miller, ’96 After graduating from NWC in 1962, I attended Noah Hindman, ‘98 George Fox College for 2 1/2 years majoring Eric Pederson, ’98 in music (voice and piano). In 1965, I began Angela (Smeltz) Scharnhorst, ’98 working at The Spokesman-Review and went back Jack Pederson, ‘99* to school majoring in commercial art at Spokane Nathan Thew, ‘01 Falls College, graduating in 1972. I wanted to get David Blair, ‘02 into Christian work as a graphic artist and applied Alicia Jasper, ‘03at the Free Methodist Publishing House in Winona Lake, IN. I was hired Jeremy Meyers, ‘04and moved to Indiana in 1973. I worked at the Light and Life Press in Bethany Indahl, ‘05the art department for 15 years doing layout and design of Sunday school Kalina Schmidt, ‘06curriculum, magazine, book and brochure design. In 1987, my 14th year Jared Shaw, ‘07in Indiana, I met Ron and we were married May 7, 1988. We continue to Nathan Robar, ‘07live in Warsaw, IN. Ryan Rabe, ‘07* *Former student If you know of an alumnus or former student that should be on this prayer list, please contact us!My mother, Helen Rhoads, was active in the NWC Women’s Auxiliary,and helped in the school office during the four years (1958-1962)my sister and I attended. My father, Calvin Rhoads, helped out withmaintenance and drove the school van. My sister, Jana (Rhoads) Trude,attended NWC grade school those four years.I enjoyed my years at NWC very much and am so grateful for the The Crusader is a biannual publicationChristian education I received. Especially today, I am very thankful forChristian education so the lives of our children can be founded on God’s 5104 E. Bernhill RoadWord. Colbert WA [email protected] t |509.238.4005 f |509.238.2242 Jana Baldwin, Editor Crusader | Fall 2012 Northwest Christian Schools, Inc.

Alumni NotesSeth Stradling After a trip to the PhilippinesClass of 2007 with a church from Idaho, the spark for missions hit me again.Four years after graduating from NWC, I’m more I moved to Charlotte, North thankful than ever for the family of God. Carolina and joined YWAM forThe most significant event in my adult life happened another term.eight months before graduation. My parents sat Leaving friends, churches, home,down with me to pray and discuss my future. They and financial security was a hugesummed up a dream I had at a very young age to go step of faith. The last two yearsinto all the world and share the gift of Jesus Christ. I have helped send out youngThey mentioned YWAM (Youth with a Mission) as people to India, Africa anda possibility. So in the fall of 2007, after 13 years at Cambodia. I’ve had the opportunity to lead peopleNWC, I traveled to Kona, Hawaii and then later to in music that lifts God’s name and be involved inIndonesia and Cambodia. My desire was to know God inner city ministry in Monroe, NC, including playingand make Him known through living a disciplined life basketball with a group of guys where opportunitiesand showing the world the light of His gospel. to share about God during water breaks occur.In Indonesia, I stayed with a man whose whole family As I write this article, I’m preparing for a time inwas killed for the sake of Christ. After fleeing to the Dominican Republic with a linked ministryAustralia and studying water technologies, he returned that focuses on family relationships and knowingto the mountains of Indonesia to bless those same God’s heart. I’m so thankful for the family of Godpeople by using what he had learned. In Cambodia, in Spokane who has supported me financially andwe shared the love of Christ through Bible teaching, spiritually. Someday I hope to return the favor.assisting with water systems, and planting trees. [email protected] 20th Annual All Alumni Reunion - Central Campus NWC May 11, 2012 Benefit Auction Music from the NWC choirs of the past wafted down the halls full of Saturday, memories - Friday, May 11, was a time for saying good-bye to the Campus on Central. Alumni from across the decades gathered to roam the campus, April 27, 2013 remember good times and reflect on God’s provision for the duration of those repurposed Farragut Naval Station Barracks.To receive more information Andy Stinson (’89) quipped “The building sure seems smaller, but I guessin a future mailing, contact it is just that we are bigger.” Alumni marveled at the “useful life” of soKathy DeLaMatter at many things that seemed replacement-ready back in their day. A [email protected] paint and/or repair kept them “alive” beyond all expectations. Many of our early Alumni graduated before the cement block wing of 1974 or theOur Apologies: Library addition later on. It was fun to hear how rooms were used andIn the Spring 2012 issue, walls and doors moved to make each phase of NWC’s history work best.the photo of the femalebasketball player on page Memories from each decade were shared and songs of worship andsix was incorrectly labeled. thanksgiving to the Lord were led by members of the 1950’s and 1970’sThe correct name is Treasure choirs.Farmer. The 6.9 acre campus at Central/Cedar is for sale, and until its sale, other Visit us @ options for its use are being explored. nwcs.org Crusader | Fall 2012 Northwest Christian Schools, Inc.

In MemoriamBrenda (Earp) Mr. Francis PikePryor Teacher 1972-1980Class of 1970 Francis Hugh Pike entered into the presence of hisBrenda went Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 24, 2012.home to the Francis joined the Navy in 1942 serving as a hospitalLord after a corpsman until the end of WWII. In 1946, Francis metshort illness on Doris Thiessen and the two of them were married onMarch 20, 2012. June 14, 1947, and together had nine children, two ofShe was born whom died in infancy. Mr. Pike taught middle schoolin Spokane to and was a principal in Denair, California; Three Hills,Bill and Ruth Alberta, Canada; and at NWC. Before his retirement, he also served asEarp. After graduating from Assistant Director of the Union Gospel Mission.NWC, where she played piano forthe choir and was a cheerleader, Mr. Chuck BissellBrenda worked in the grocery Teacher 1992-2002industry for the following 29years. She met her husband, Scott Beloved by all those blessed to know him, ChuckPryor, at URM, and they married went home to the Lord Friday, April 27th. He wason April 16, 1999. Although 79.Brenda suffered from diabetes and Mr. “B” grew up in the picturesque Napa Valley.rheumatoid arthritis, she continued He enlisted and was later commissioned in theto play the piano, volunteer at her US Air Force. His 27 years of service includedchurch, and be very active in her tours in Korea and Vietnam. Mr. “B” earned a degree in AgricultureLife Group. She especially loved from California State University at Chico and a degree in Educationto go for long motorcycle trips. from Whitworth College. His most joyful years were spent teaching atBrenda lived life to the fullest and Northwest Christian. He was a true renaissance man who loved classicaltouched everyone she met because music and literature, and was an author, teacher and builder of everythingof her sweet and loving heart. from his home to beautifully crafted wooden toys. that will help those in our charge not only to stand Based on his writing the school has adopted a firm, but lead as they enter adulthood. six-part approach to mentoring and influencing Last year our staff, under the leadership of students. We call it MFACTS: Modeling, Friendship, Headmaster Jack Hancock, began reading and Advising, Coaching, Teaching, Sponsoring. Jack exploring the work of Dr. Myers. His book, Hancock, headmaster, relates, “These six gestures Cultivate, explores the key dimensions of how gives us as administrators and teachers a tool to people grow, the significant role mentoring plays actually live out how to mentor young people in a and how to cultivate the emerging generation for school setting.” Christ. His research revealed that the key factor in Join us For IMPACT NWC 2012 those standing firm for Christ in adulthood was Dr. Myers will be speaking on the Topic of “Why the influence of adult leaders, as Ray Ricks, high Kids Walk Away From Their Faith (And What to school principal, pointed out, “It’s about ‘life on Do About It).” The event will benefit the school, life’ influence. What really made a difference in high helping more students attend, helping support our school students’ lives was the role of significant staff and teachers, and helping our school to operate adults. And so our teachers have taken that to it. We depend on this event and your participation. heart. Every day is an opportunity to influence for Please join us and don’t miss the dynamic and vital eternity.” address of Dr. Jeff Myers. For more information and to register, go to www.nwcs.org. Crusader | Fall 2012 Northwest Christian Schools, Inc.

ReunionsJennifer (Kennett) Eide, Cheris (Erdman) Class of 1992Liptac, Michael Graham, Timm Turnbough, 20 Year ReunionPeter Crouch, Rusty Roth, Mark Baker, TerriJo (Sauls) DeMarco, Michael Richardson and The class of 1992 celebrated their 20th reunion this summer atMeagan Grove two different venues. The first was an adult only get together on July 28th, hosted by Jennifer (Starr) Mueller. The festivities continued the following day with a family BBQ at Manito Park on Spokane’s South Hill. Classmates reconnected, met each others’ families and shared how God has been working in their lives over the last 20 years. Yearbooks and class photos also provided entertainment for the children who laughed at hairstyles and clothing choices. It was amazing to see how God blessed the entire weekend!Class of 1982 Back row: Pat Stangle, Peter Allen, Duane Smith,30 Year Reunion Timothy Farmer, Jennifer (Korver) Holmquist, Kevin Bogart Front row: Val (Dobias) Zivojnovic, Nancy What a fun reunion this was! We met at the Fairchild Young, Patty (Heisel) Wilbur, Shelley (VanPatten) AFB, at the Clear Lake Recreational Campground Allen, Lori (Markham) Russell, Dyana (May) Carney, in Cheney, WA, for the weekend, August 3-4, 2012. Jeannie (Froese) Taylor, Steve Sias, Jim Markley Classmates came from Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Attended, but not pictured: Wanda (West) Lehman, Indiana, Oregon, Illinois, Seattle, Tacoma, and many Mark Williams and Jim Stinson from the surrounding Spokane area. We laughed, had canoe races, paddle boat races, water balloon tosses, relay games, great cookout and food, and lots of conversation. We sat around in the evening and each shared something God had taught us over the past 30 years. Mr. Stinson joined us and shared his new book that tells Keith Dyk’s story. Over the past 30 years, three of our 36 classmates have moved to the other side of eternity: Chris Sharman, Rod Deniston, and Keith Dyk.Class of 1962 Ron Ruble, Merrill Peterson, Connie (Anderson) Camp, Don Camp50 Year ReunionFour graduates from the class of 1962, Connie (Anderson) Camp, DonCamp, Merrill Peterson, and Ron Rubble, and spouses reconnected at the2012 Northwest Christian High School graduation in June. After enjoyingthe graduation of a class of more than fifty incredible young men andwomen, we viewed the Colbert campus and toured the new state-of-the-artelementary school. It was a joy to see what God has done over the last fifty years at NWCS. Later, the six of usreminisced about the fifty years since graduating while enjoying a dinner together at a local buffet restaurant andthen had special home-made huckleberry milk shakes at the Ruble home. The highlight was to learn how God hasbeen at work in each of our lives.If you would like to plan your reunion for 2013, please contact Jana Baldwin 509.238.4005 ext 146 or [email protected] Christian Schools, Inc. Crusader | Fall 2012

School LifeNWC and a Football First Back Row: Charles Robertson, Dave Carlson, Bill Harness, Louie(Second?) Martin, Don Stern, Doug Kugler Front Row: Louie Wynne, Lonnie Emery, Dave Buckley, Bob Camp, Paul Arrand, Dave JeffreyNorthwest Christian Schools is pleased to be rolling out a high school football program and ties before each game, per Coach Russ Carr.beginning Fall 2013. This self-sustaining program isproceeding after a year of prayer and planning -- but After two short seasons, the program abruptly endedthis is not NWC’s first venture into the world of when a burglary of the storage shack depleted themfootball. of all equipment. Due to a lack of funding, a secondBack in the fall of 1957, the first NWC football team effort could not be mounted.formed. This six-man team played against other smallschools in the Spokane area and North Idaho. What Please pray for NWC, those who are championingthey lacked in talent and numbers, they made up for in the football program, the future football players, andenthusiasm, but it was not sustainable. the parents who will “invest in the game” for theirIn a time when teachers sometimes went without children. The next 12 months require prayer, planning,paychecks, and there wasn’t money to buy coal to heat preparation, and completed action points as outlinedthe building, the expense of joining a league seemed in the comprehensive football study.extravagant; yet the parents and teachers sacrificedto support the effort. Equipment and uniforms were For more information on the football program,acquired second-hand from Whitworth College. The contact Ray Ricks at [email protected] orused shirts were “practice uniforms” – they had no (509) 238-4005 ext 163.player numbers – so player identification on the fieldwas quite challenging. They ran in slippery tennisshoes instead of football cleats through the muddyfield of the Central Campus. Player Rafe Payne (’61)recalls playing an Idaho Catholic school who hadnot been scored against all year. NWC lost, but theirclaim to fame was scoring against that team. WilliamHarness (’58) doesn’t remember if they won any oftheir half-dozen or so games, but they dressed in slacks Standing: NWC Theatre Production Nathan Sacpopo, Treasure Kenny King, Island Coach John J. Dill II, Torrey based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson Casper, Nick Seleski Follow young Jim Hawkins, an ordinary youth, in Kneeling: a dangerous race for buried treasure against the Ray Johnson, treacherous Long John Silver. Tristan Udby March 2013Checkmate! To receive information on show dates, times and ticket prices, contact Rick Taylor at [email protected] NWC Chess Team earned a trophy in the National Chess Championship in San Diego in April 2012. TheChess Team brought home the K-8 Under-1000 category trophy on the strength of four finishers. Torrey Casperscored 4.5 (from 7) to lead the team, which was made even more difficult by two of our stronger players having toplay in higher sections.The NWC Chess Team is coached by John Dill and Kelly King. Congratulations! Crusader | Fall 2012 Northwest Christian Schools, Inc.

School Lifethe Upper Campus and were delivered below to the bus Well we’re a movin’ on up (movin’ on up)lanes below at the new school. After a quick snapshot To the north sideof everyone gathered, guests quickly funneled into the Down at the Central Campus, it rains insidegym for the 45-minute dedication. We’re movin’ on up (movin on up)Chairman of the Board of Regents, Roger Smith, To the north sidesupported by all Regent members, read a prayer of We finally got a place where it’s dry.dedication and commitment. The From Vision to Fruition video brought much of the “…As we dedicate this school building to You, we pledge audience to tears; it was an artful compilation of fun, ourselves to point to relationship with Jesus Christ as the excitement, joy and a testament to God’s faithfulness to first and foremost priority in life, to teach children academics NWC. with a biblical worldview, and train children in the fear and After the dedication, guests experienced destinations admonition of the Lord…” from suggested Passport locations. Healthy snacks andThe new library was named the Julie A. Middaugh sweet treats awaited them in the “lunch line” served byMemorial Library in memory of the countless hours the kitchen staff. New high-tech restroom wash stationsand ways Julie helped NWC. were demonstrated by students. Grandparents wereThe elementary Pure Joy Choir sang a groovy rendition able to see their grandchild(ren)’s new classrooms andof “Movin’ On Up” – words re-written to the tune engage with teachers.from the old sitcom The Jeffersons. The experience concluded with a souvenir 5x7 photo and a return shuttle bus back to their cars. What a day of rejoicing it was. Great is HIS faithfulness to NWC!Girls Softball Finishes Second in State! Track School Records Broken Congratulations to the following school record breakers! Lauren Kuiper (‘12) Triple Jump 35’ 10¼” Christian Meyer (‘12) 100 Meter Dash 10.93 seconds Rueben Clark (‘12) High Jump 6’ 9”Back Row: Coach Tara Champion, Meghan Watkins, Hailey Zwanzig, Sarah BaseballReed, Sara Miller, Megan Jasmer, Mackenzi Gray, Hanna Chaffin, CoachJamie Stewart The boys baseball team finishedFront Row: Jessica Winfrey, Leah Kelly, Courtney Biel, Hannah Hustad, their extremely rainy season withRebekah Nixon, Lindsey Taylor, Hayden Smith a First Place finish in Districts, advancing to the First Round ofIn May 2012, the Lady Crusaders battled against the Pel El Trojans for the State.state title. Though they may have come up short in runs, the girls werewinners in so many other ways. Senior Courtney Biel summed the season Crusader | Fall 2012 up saying “I have never played on a team where the chemistry between ourteammates and coaches was so strong. Our success was a product of ourhard work, outstanding coaching, and our dedication to God throughoutthe whole season. I feel so blessed to have been a part of it all.” Northwest Christian Schools, Inc.

Giving Opportunities We are Praying for Help, Thank You to My Can YOU be the Answer? NWC Family...In early summer, we sent out a plea on behalf of the 125 families What a blessing and a joy these 12that required financial assistance to stay at Northwest Christian. years have been. It is a bittersweetMany of you had received help in the past, or had been blessed departure as I transition to a newwith more than you need, and you listened to the simple call of ministry. By God’s clear direction,God on your heart to give. I have begun a new chapter andYou made the choice to support their chance to be mentored by challenge at Christ Clinic/Christgodly teachers, prepared in the word of God to “shine a light” in Kitchen.His kingdom. Thank you for your support andWe were overwhelmed by your generous response. Gifts of all friendship these many years.sizes have come in, totaling $48,660. Please stop in and say “hello” …But the need is always there. If you find yourself in a position to I’ll buy you a Cup of JOseph orchange the lives of NWC students and their families, please give TestamentTea and share a bitin the method that you prefer - mail, telephone or online. about these amazing ministries.Students and teachers are so grateful for your help and your NWC and each one of you remainprayers. in my heart and prayers. His best,Thank you to those who gave gifts Correspondence & Raelene Vogelsangin memory of Gifts Via MailMrs. Harriet Adams. The piano is Glen Arneson Award Fundpurchased and now has a brass 5oNC1roW0lcb4CaelSErl .tD,BeWevreAnloh9p9ilm0l 0Re5ndt. Team In Memory ofplaque mounted on it in her 509.238.4005 ext. 146memory. We love to hear from you! Glen M. Arneson, Class of ‘56 Memorial Piano Gifts GiovfePtrhaeyGerift With Love, a gift from Evelyn Arneson $1085.00 To be included in our Marlene (Arneson) Nelson, Class of ‘54 has been received to date Prayer Point emails You may still make gifts in her honor. Barbara (Zehm) Niswonger, Class of ‘54 contact us at NWCS Foundation [email protected] Bonnie (Murray) Ryan, Class of ‘56 Endowments (At the end of each school year, Other Ways to Give: the fund helps high school seniors Dr. Eugene Fadel Fine Arts Chair Lew Button Memorial Bank of America pay tuition costs if needed.) Scholarship Fund United Way Campaign Gifts since 9/1/2011: $1,250.00 Dorothy Allen Memorial 4/12 - 8/12 $300.00 Students helped since the fund Scholarship Fund Arnold Pierce Memorial United Way Contribution was established in 2000: 15 Scholarship Fund 4/12 - 8/12 $237.82 Moody Harmon Memorial To Donate Online Scholarship Fund Wells Fargo Community www.nwcs.org Joshua William Wright Memorial Support Program Scholarship Fund 4/12 - 8/12 $300.00 click on the button Valentine & Winifred Kreidel Scholarship Fund GIVE TO NWCS NOW Crusader | Fall 2012 Northwest Christian Schools, Inc.