Crusader Newsletter Spring 2017

Photo Credit: Judy Needham Spring 2017 Volume 19 Issue 2 Published by Northwest Christian Schools for Alumni, Friends & School Family MStaisysiionngathl LeeCadoeurrsseh:ip & Meet General The Board of Regents William “Jerry” Boykin, Our IMPACT NWC 2017 By Roger Smith, President, Featured Speaker W e are pleased IBoard of Regents to announce Continues on P. 5 have always enjoyed sailing stories. The our IMPACT challenges of being at sea: wind and tide, NWC 2017 keynote storms and calm, fog and clear skies, make speaker, Lt. General for excellent stories. I can relate to these experiences as, (Ret.) William “Jerry” at times, I feel as though I am going through various life Boykin. General “storms.” Boykin was a former commander of U.S. Northwest Christian Schools has, in its 67 years, endured Army Special Forces, almost every conceivable occurrence a school could founding member experience. It is a ship that is weathered, yet by the of the elite Delta grace of God, is sound. The most compelling part of our Force, and Deputy story is God’s faithfulness to us as a school. And perhaps Undersecretary the greatest expression of God’s faithfulness to NWC is of Defense for the way He has, throughout the decades, raised up godly Intelligence during the men and women to lead the school—leaders who were George W. Bush administration. (and are) committed to the Word of God and investing in P6 P8 Continues on P. 4 P2 P4 student life nwc highlights alumni

P2 the CRUSADER SPRING 2017student life Girls’ Soccer at NWC Photo credit Gomper Photography N WC is proud to congratulate the first ever girls’ soccer program on their inaugural season in the fall of 2016. Coach Toby Rainbow was the NWC boys’ soccer coach from 2001 to 2005. His experience includes: four-year starter on a college soccer scholarship, college soccer national championship, runner up for State Gatorade player of the year, and two consecutive years as defensive player of the year. His three daughters attend NWC middle and elementary schools.Crusader Gear “NWC is thankful to provide another opportunityAvailable Any for personal growth and development for ourTime You Want It young ladies to express their God-given gifts and abilities in a healthy, team-oriented environment,” says Aaron Spuler, NWC Athletic Director.T he Northwest Christian School Seventeen girls participated on this varsity team. Their season finished Thrift Store now offers brand with a league record of 4-4-0, advancing to the first round of the single new Crusader gear in the elimination District Tournament where they were beat by St. George’s“Cru Corner.” These items come (2016 State 2B Champions) for the District Title.in adult and student sizes and areavailable for immediate purchase.They make great gifts or help youto outfit yourself for the upcominggame. Stop by the Thrift Store at6607 N. Maple Street in Spokane.Items currently available are:t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts,water bottles, scarves, blankets,stocking hats and baseball hats.From 12 Months to Back Row Left to Right: Kyle Gilbert, Josiah Ricks, Gavin Consiglio,12th Grade Miciah Hagan and Abe McKinney Front Row Left to Right: Mrs. Dunlap, Isaac MacPherson and Ben GrahamT he NWC Early Learning Program has some new little faces filling Math is Cool – the rooms. Childcare is being NWC 6th Grade Teamoffered beginning at 12 monthsof age in our licensed daycare T wo teams of sixth grade students competed forprogram. NWC in the Spokane East Elementary Regional Tournament on February 3, 2017 at Mt. SpokaneThe customizable early learning High School. They were among twelve schoolsprogram offers Bible-based invited to the Math is Cool competition. Teampreschool curriculum for children members are tested in several events – mentalages 12 months through five math, individual tests, two team tests, relay racesyears old. All the children are and college bowl questions. The combined teamslearning the same concepts at from NWC finished 3rd in the new ‘e’ division (edevelopmentally appropriate levels. constant or Euler’s number is a mathematical constant.) The team was coached by sixth grade math teacher, Mrs. Kim Dunlap. In overall individualThis is an exciting opportunity to scores, NWC’s Kyle Gilbert placed an impressive 3rd among all studentsinvest in and care for children and competing that day. Congratulations to all Math is Cool team members!begin to build a gospel foundationfrom the time they begin to walk.

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS P3Theater Department Presents Suessical the MusicalT he NWC Theater Department presented Seussical the Musical in March 2017. The story follows the hero, Hortonthe Elephant (Zach Zwanzig ’20),as he makes a new friend in JoJo(Grace Mathews, ’22), a young Whowith a colorful imagination. Thecostumes, set and characters werebursting with joy and imaginationas audience members traveledon the musical journey throughWhoville and the Jungle of Nool.The cast and crew of over 60 Dear Lord, Thank you for ourmiddle and high school students teachers who invest everypresented seven performances day in young lives. Inspire theirfrom March 9-17 at the NWC Upper lessons, give them fresh insightsCampus Chapel. This year featured into their students, and blessstadium seating for the back tworows of the theater, making them their lives and familiessome of the best seats in the through and through.house. Crowd capacities reached261 for the sold-out weekendperformances. Director Mr. RickTaylor said, “We believe we canuse the gifts and talents God hasgiven us to glorify Him in all wedo - using these talents is an act ofworship. We believe in excellence,integrity, hard work, and totalenjoyment of the theatricalprocess, in other words, FUN!”Business Leadership AcademyT his school year, the Business Leadership Academy (BLA) offered an Intro to Marketing Class at the High School level. Students gained hands-on experiencein the marketing of goods, services andideas. Topics included professionalism in theworkplace, product planning and positioning,promotion, pricing, selling, economicissues and the impact of technology on themarketplace.This was also the inaugural year for NWC as a member of Future Business A Biannual Publication Published for NWCLeaders of America (FBLA). Mrs. Lisa Greer, BLA teacher, spearheaded Alumni & Parents, School Family and Friendsthis initial year with enthusiasm. Thirty-four members of the NWC chaptercompeted in February at the 2017 Northeast Regional Winter Conference Jana Baldwin, Editorin Spokane, with 20 of them qualifying to compete at State in April at the Terry Meyer, Contributing EditorDavenport Grand Hotel in Spokane. Students that qualify for the national Interactive Consulting, Designcompetition can travel to Anaheim in June.Please be in prayer for these young leaders as they prepare to serve 5104 E. Bernhill Rd 509.238.4005Christ in the workplace. Colbert, WA 99005 nwcs.org

P4 the CRUSADER Spring 2017nwc highlightsLeadership at NWCContinued from P. 1the lives of students andfamilies.Every decade throughout NWC Board of RegentsNWC’s history has hadthese leaders—each Back Row: Troy Burns, Michelle Jessup, Greg Brown, Jason Paull,taking the helm for Jenni Rainbow, Paul Nelson, Roger Smith. Front Row: Daniel Zwiesler,a time to keep NWC Wanda Bowman, Josh Stelly, Laurie Matkin, Brian Hastingson course. Our Boardleaders are the Regarding present schools), in neighborhoods aroundrudder and keel of board initiatives, Spokane County. Each school wouldour school, hidden we are striving after have Northwest Christian’s gospel-from view under the four key values: centered educational approachsurface, yet critical First of all, we want while also fulfilling a unique rolefor navigation to remain a Gospel- depending upon the educationaland stability. As centered school. needs of that area.we serve NWC in We are committed tothis role, please the Gospel which is NWC Survey 2017pray we will improve our ability “the power of God for salvationto educate children in an ever- to everyone who believes….” Our As a leadership team, we are keenlychanging world, while staying fully mission to Prepare Minds and aware that the Lord has placed us incommitted to Jesus Christ and His Transform Hearts has as its very a position of stewardship for a time.word. foundation the Gospel of Jesus We want to leave NWC better thanI welcome you to sit through a Christ. As the Gospel is available when we first came on board. Ourtypical meeting of our Board of to all (both Jew and Greek), so school families, in addition to beingRegents (the meetings are open the NWC leadership team desires valuable members of our community,to everyone). They are saturated that our students and families are also “customers” (in a mannerwith an abiding commitment to reflect the broader Body of Christ of speaking). As customers, we wantthe Word of God. Difficult issues in all its diversity. We are working their input as to how we are doing.that inevitably come up in a school toward making NWC affordable Therefore, in January we conductedsetting are addressed biblically, and to every Christian family in a survey to gather information thatreflect this deep love of God and Spokane. will help us improve as a school.care for people. In fact, the entire Additionally, the Board of Regentsleadership team at NWC are biblical believes our teachers are our Here are a few things we learnedthinkers, relationally focused, greatest asset. To assure we from this year’s survey:and strive for vibrant educational provide an education that continues 1. We need to grow continually inpractices and curriculum. to be the premier ChristianBy God’s grace, our Board education in Spokane, we need to impacting the Spokane area formaintains a balance between due compensate our teachers with Jesus Christ.diligence and dependence. An salaries that are commensurate 2. We recognize we need to grow inexcellent example of this is our with the excellence they educating every child, especiallytwo ancillary sources of income provide in the classroom. those children with learningdeveloped to keep tuition costs Finally, in addition to our Colbert challenges.down. We call out to God for Campus location, we want to 3. We must strive to maintainhelp to balance the budget, and strategically plant Gospel- balance with athletics, academics,we continue to grow these other centered schools (both and the arts.income sources (NWC Thrift Store preschools and lower elementary Special thanks to each person whoand the Redwood Plaza in Spokane completed this year’s survey. If youValley) to help accomplish this goal. Pray that God would hold fast are interested in giving us feedback,Every family and staff member to us as we attempt to hold fast you can find the survey at:at NWC benefits from the income to the Gospel. nwcs.org/2017surveyderived from these businesses.We are always looking for moreopportunities.

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS P5The NWC Auction - April 29, 2017 Middle School Jeremiah 29:11O ver twenty Portfolio Initiative years ago, NWC began its Annual By Middle School Principal Benefit Auction which helps us to ADave Jennings provide tuition support s you reflect on what God for families. It also has done in your life, isn’t it helps us compensate remarkable to see how He has our teachers for unfolded His plan for you? God the excellence uses NWC’s teachers to fulfill His they provide in the plans in the lives of students. Our classroom. This year’s middle school teachers desire to be theme is Crusader strategic in that mission. County Carnival. We will have carnival Preparing Minds and Transforming Rgfeaellmsoewerssv,hefipoy!oodu, rfusnp, oatndtoday.SilenAtuAcutciotnio,nL,ivDeinAnuecrt,iDone.ssert Hearts is not just a slogan on Tickets are $32 ea and can be purchased at nwcs.org/auction. the walls of our school. It is a daily reality. Our teachers workGeneral Boykin Continued from P. 1 hard mentoring each student in academics, spiritual matters, and relationships.In his thirty-six year military patrol, I suddenly understood I had Starting in Fall 2017 wecareer, starting in the Vietnam been relying too much on myself will unveil the JeremiahWar era, General Boykin was and not enough on God. For me 29:11 Portfolioengaged as a Delta Force soldier that was the beginning of a life Initiative. Jeremiahand commander in many missions lived relying on God moment by 29:11 includes athroughout the world. Delta Force moment. I began Ranger school as promise from God, “Iis a special operations unit started a colossal failure. I ended it as an know the plans I havein 1978 to do hostage extraction honor graduate.” for you…” Our teachersand to conduct covert missions to will work with eachcombat emerging global terrorism. Following the horrific attacks of eighth grader toIn his memoirs, September 11, 2001, General produce a portfolioNever Surrender: A that will be finalizedSoldier’s Journey to Boykin prepared before middle schoolthe Crossroads of and trained the graduation.Faith and Freedom, frontline specialBoykin chronicles operatives fighting As students reflect in Afghanistan and on their spiritual andNWC 2017his critical role and hunting Osama academic growth, they Bin Laden. He also will build an academicfactual details in began to be invited resume’ including a plan for high to many civic and school and beyond. Students willOctober 28, 2017the attempted Iran faith organizations to speak about work closely with teacher-mentors. the war on terrorism and the Together they will, based uponhostage rescue mission in 1980, dynamics of this global fight. God’s giftedness in each student,intervention in Panama in 1989-90, identify a strategic plan for theircapture of drug lord Pablo Escobar high school experience which mayin Columbia in 1992, Somalian include desired courses, sportsoperations which he commanded participation, and internshipincluding the one depicted in the We are so honored to have General interests and opportunities. Eachmovie “Black Hawk Down,” hunting Boykin with us at IMPACT NWC student will also perform a serviceand capture of war criminals in the 2017. General Boykin is a unique project and portfolio presentationBalkans from 1995 to 1999, and Christian leader who speaks at the end of the academic year.other engagements. expertly and insightfully on the issues of our day. He will bring This staggered implementation will a message of inspiration and extend through middle school andThroughout his career, General encouragement to fight and “never beyond. We are excited about howBoykin has been a strong and surrender,” and to stand as good God will use this new initiative toinfluential Christian. He candidly soldiers, as Christians, parents, clarify His plan for the life of eachshared one significant faith educators. Please save the date middle schooler.experience during Ranger training: of October 28, 2017 and plan to“Up until that point, I trusted attend this exciting 15th annualGod mainly with my spiritual well IMPACT NWC event.being...but when I failed that

P6 the CRUSADER Spring 2017 alumniHot Summer Nights in Vietnam: A Story ofFacing Fears, Pursuing Faith, & Finding Frogs!By LaRelle (Stensland) Catherman, RN, MSN, Public Health Certificate Background on Story We gingerly passed the buffalo and and returned home quite victorious. proceeded to squish through the For me, I had conquered the fear LaRelle mud and water. It was Friday, and of a “phantom of those deep and Catherman is a better yet, it was summer vacation squishy mud rice paddies.” It was 1964 graduate for the children. No school, no the phantom of the “what if’s,” the of NWC. She homework, no early curfews. slithery snakes that might have currently works Certainly, this is the best activity inhabited the waters and mud; and for MEDRIX, to be found on this part of the river of what might happen if our bare a non-profit for yet another hot summer night feet were penetrated by a sharp and and in Vietnam. stick. international non-government organization in An Encounter with a Buffalo Nothing but fun occurred, and in Vietnam which she co-founded. And while we played and waded a my memory was engraved a happy She is a nurse and health educator, farmer came to hitch his buffalo to time where the greatest danger and has worked in Vietnam for over the wooden was a sleepy water buffalo who 20 years. LaRelle recently wrote to plow. He was very disinterested in either us, us and shared this personal story stood on chasing the frogs, or in his work. from Vietnam which she hopes will the small inspire our Crusader readers. platform Lessons Learned behind I wish it was as easy to conquerThe mud oozed between my the plow other phantoms in my mind. Maybe toes and the sky lit with a and called it is, and then again perhaps it is flash of lightning. And yet the directions to his lazy buffalo. The not. night sky was light, the flash buffalo slowly rose and began to penetrated billowy gray clouds. wade through the water. I could We all have thoughts of what an Peals of thunder followed each barely see their outline in the dark experience will hold for us, and lightning display. Yet there was yet magically lit chocolate colored sometimes we are held too tightly no heavy rain tonight, only a mist ooze of the rice paddy. “Rẽ trái, by our thoughts. Some of us have and somehow the light of the sky rẽ phải” he called and the buffalo fear about such experience of the seemed to “light the night.” The turned right or left. The calls unknown. We all have concerns. water around my legs was as heavy from the farmer became rhythmic Yet, I am reminded even in small and warm as was the air. background music to the children’s ways when I chase a fear, that God laughter and excitement. is God. He dwells in His temple An Excursion with Children “Why does he work at night?” I and seeks to dwell within us. He There was the sweet melody of the asked. promises to give us His perfect frogs; those glorious little reptiles “Because the day is hot,” was the peace whether here in the USA or answer. It made perfect sense. in SE Asia…. whether in the trivial that charm As for the farmer, he may have pursuits of catching frogs in a rice the nights wondered why this foreign woman paddy in or when studying hard for in the was out wading in the flooded rice an exam at NWC. countryside paddies on Friday night with a group of Vietnam. of laughing children. Then again, Trust, believe and pursue to And we maybe he was not interested; after conquer. Find your own rice were on a all, he was working. paddy and enjoy yourself! hunt—six laughing children, one young adult, Victorious Frog Hunting Word to NWC and me. We were armed with three Twenty frogs later we emerged Yep, I’ve been working in Vietnam flashlights and a spirit of freedom, from the muck of the field. The for 20 years. Thank you NWC for wading through the recently plowed children and I were happy hunters the foundational education you rice paddies. A water buffalo lay in gave me! the mud slowly chewing his cud. - LaRelle Catherman

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS P7Don Camp & Connie Phil Bax is pictured on the far right. coworkers, many of whom became(Anderson) Camp ‘62 like a second family to him. He was I worked in the central office for very proud of his work, especiallyConnie and just under four weeks where I for the many large projects heI recently was responsible for promoting oversaw as a superintendent.returned from some of the research that was Corey traveled all over the countryour year in happening in the many facilities for his job, but when he was homeIndia where I of the Smithsonian. It was a great he could usually be found eithertaught English opportunity which provided me flying or fishing. Introduced toand Bible at with a lot of career experience. aviation atMetro Delhi While I was in DC, I was also able an early age,International School. Connie helped to attend the inauguration, the he earned hisdaughter Leslie in her work at a Women’s March on Washington, private pilot’shome for rescued trafficked girls. see the sites (including the White license while inWe were in India to spend time House, the Library of Congress and high school andwith our children and grandson who all the monuments), and get to spent countlesshave been missionaries there for know the city. hours boring14 years. Our daughter didn’t think I am very grateful for my time at holes in theI should just sit around, so she the Smithsonian, and in DC, and I sky. He was anarranged for me (Don) to teach at would encourage anyone to spend active member of the Internationalthe school. some time in Washington, DC if Aerobatic Club and flew years ofOur experience in India opened they get the chance. If you are competitive aerobatics along withour eyes to the work the Indian interested in an internship at the his dad and brother. Corey waschurch is doing to reach the Indian Smithsonian, go to their website also an avid fisherman. He fishedpeople with the gospel. We also at smithsonianofi.com. There are numerous bodies of water andworked with Indian Christians at opportunities for people aged 16 always had some good storiesJhoti Home, a home for kids of and over at all levels of education. to tell of his experiences. Coreywomen trapped in the sex trade in had a big heart. We will miss hisDehli. youtube.com/watch?v=4- In Remembrance humor, his smile, and his uniqueWPC4Y1r9Y perspective on life that wouldIndians are turning to the Lord Corey Middaugh, always make us laugh.in greater numbers than ever in Class of 1986 Corey was preceded in death byhistory. We were thrilled to be a his mother Julie. He is survivedsmall part of it. Corey William Middaugh took his by father Terry and wife Elaine;I recently published a handbook final flight to eternal peace on brother Craig (’89), wife Gina, theirfor students to the Gospel of December 30, 2016 surrounded children Ashley (’21) and TaylorMatthew. We are retired and living by those who loved him. Corey (’24); several aunts, uncles andin Tacoma, Washington, where I was born in Spokane, Washington cousins.keep myself busy by substitute to Terry and Julie Middaugh. Heteaching in area Christian schools graduated from NWC in 1986 Wayne Ettenborough,and contining to write. I am and then from Washington State Class of 1962working on a second book which is University with a BA degree indesigned to help Christians answer business. Always a hard worker, he Wayne enteredthe challenging questions atheists gravitated toward the construction heaven, afterbring to faith and Christianity. industry where he developed a life of service the reputation as a dependable to Christ, hisPhil Bax ‘14, Interning at the employee while also earning the family and hisSmithsonian respect and friendship of his community, on November 22,Over this past month of January 2016.I was one of seven interns Wayne will be missed by Linda,from Whitworth University to his wife of 51 years; his children,participate in an internship with beloved granddaughters, andthe Smithsonian Institution in sisters, Janet Roth (FS ’66) andWashington, DC. The Smithsonian Linda Geraghty (’68).Institution is a huge agglomeration Wayne was born and grew upof over 20 museums and research in Spokane. He and his schoolfacilities that receive visitors and sweetheart, Linda Payne (’63),researchers from all over the world. continues on P. 8

P8 the CRUSADER Spring 2017 He loved sports, traveling and Upcoming took more than one fishing trip to Class Reunions In Remembrance Alaska. Wayne will be remembered as a man of integrity, faith and Class of 1967 Ettenborough continued from p.7 service who trusted Jesus as his personal Savior. Monday, May 22 & married in 1965. He worked for Saturday, June 3 U-Haul, moving his family from Pastor Earl Dannen Lillian (Vaughan) Vinson Portland, Oregon, to Tempe, Former Board of Regents 509.499.2688 Arizona. Wayne graduated with distinction from Arizona State Pastor Earl Class of 1977 University after eight years of night Dannen, school while working 60 hours a former NWC Friday, July 21 & week to provide for his family. Board Member, Saturday, July 22 He was the first in his family to passed into Pat Hayett graduate from college. He served the presence [email protected] his churches as both an elder and a of the Lord on deacon. February 1, Class of 1987 In the community, he served on 2017. Pastor the Board of Directors for many Dannen loved Saturday, June 17 different organizations. His work people well. Heidi (Bleasner) Shutts was instrumental in opening a He served on staff with Campus 509.869.8846 nursery location to provide quality Crusade for nine years, then as child care and support to teen a pastor in Spokane for 37 years Class of 1997 parents. where he and his wife raised their His volunteer work also helped two children. Blind since high Friday, July 14 & return more than $2.4 million to school, he modeled authentic faith Saturday, July 15 low-income working individuals amidst life’s struggles. He was Luke Wilson and families in the Tempe area a genuine friend and an eternal [email protected] through the Volunteer Income Tax optimist because his hope was Assistance and Tax Counseling firmly fixed in the gospel. Class of 2007 for the Elderly program. He also provided education about how to He is survived by his wife, children, Saturday, August 5 save the tax refunds for college two sisters and many other family Brandon Hill tuition or home repairs with a heart members. [email protected] to improve their lives. investFamily Referral Program - Win Win 4 29 NWC Saturday,N orthwest Christian Schools has an April 29, 2017 established referral program called BENEFIT Win-Win, designed to thank NWC 5:00 PMfamilies for acting as ambassadors and AUCTION nwcs.org/auctioninvesting in the NWC community. Currentfamilies demonstrate a sincere form of SatSuerdnaiyo,rJGunraed3ua1t:i0o0n PMappreciation of our schools by referring 8th Grade Graduationfriends and family members. By providinga $300 tuition discount per student to Thursday, June 8, 7:00 PMthose referring families, NWC offers atangible way of saying thank you. IMPACT NWC 2017 Saturday, October 28, 2017How can you benefit from this referral program if you are not a current Spokane Convention Centerfamily at NWC? Although you may not receive a direct benefit, you can Reserve seats starting 9/1/17pass on the tuition discount to the new family, or you can bless a currentfamily who could use some help with their tuition bill. Guidelines for thisprogram restrict referrals to new families who have never had studentsenrolled at NWC in the past. Please visit nwcs.org/win-win-program formore details and appropriate forms. Think of the many ways that youcould bless someone by telling them about NWC!Please pray for new families to discover NWC and join the family!