Crusader (Spring 2018)

Winter 2018 Volume 20 Issue 1Published by Northwest Christian Schools for Alumni, Friends & SchoolMission Advance: Class of 2017:Second Elementary Largest Ever!Campus & New Program T hey were a big class evenBy Terry Meyer, Director of Advancement as kindergartners; andW hat an incredible year by year others joined God we serve! Our goal in opening a second their ranks. They are well The invitation to elementary campus in remembered as a group that was come into His Kingdom, rambunctious, chatty, and always through faith in Jesus northern Spokane is to provide moving. Yet at the same time, they Christ, goes out to all more families the opportunity were (and are) a diverse group of students who excel in many ways. to access NWCS’s Under their leadership, NWCS won the Scholastic Cup for three years in a row. Theypeople, regardless of gospel-centered education inaugurated NWCS’s modern football program, and were routinely one of the top competitors inethnicity, race, gender, or various academic and musical competitions.socio-economic status. Of the 72 graduates, 62 will pursue four-year degrees, and nine have started out their ongoingThere is neither Jew nor Greek, Announcing Our academic careers at the community college. Tenthere is neither slave nor free, KEYNOTE for will become student athletes at the college levelthere is no male and female, for in cross country, football, volleyball and track andyou are all one in Christ Jesus. IMPACT NWC 2018 field. Two will serve our country in the military. Gal. 3:28At Northwest Christian Schools we Details p.2want to have the same heart asContinues on P. 2 P2 P4 P5 P8 P8highlingwhtcs student life memoriamin alumni Pray that our graduates would grow daily in their knowledge of, and love for God.

P2 the CRUSADER WINTER 2018 nwc highlights Colbert Campus IMPACT NWC 2018 Keynote Speaker:David A.R. WhiteDavid A.R. White New Campusis a storyteller by in Northernnature. And while Spokanehe tells manystories through his Continued from P. 1acting, producingand filmmaking, New Campus and New Programa greater one encompasses themall: the calling of God on each of our Father, so our hope is that NWCS would reflect the diversity in theour lives. David has been building local church. Our aim is to make Spokane’s premier Christian educationhis career in the film industry for accessible to more families in the Spokane community. Presently, wemore than 20 years, and in doing so have two major endeavors to make this a reality.he has learned a few things about First, we are starting another campus in a very convenient location infollowing a God-given dream. North Spokane. Our “Cedar Campus” will be located at 5975 N. Cedar Street. This is the campus that we occupied for over 60 years, and willThough he has many credits to re-occupy next fall! It has a new address for a new season in the life ofhis name, David’s career hit new Northwest Christian Schools!heights in 2014 with the release of The Cedar Campus will include preschool through 4th grade. We arehis film God’s Not Dead, in which starting this school to meet the needs of Spokane families that would likehe also starred. It soon became one their school to have more of a neighborhood feel. Additionally, since 5975of the most successful independent N. Cedar is just a block from Maple and Ash, there is good accessibilityfaith-based films of all time, making from various points around Spokane.his studio, Pure Flix, the mostsuccessful Christian film production New Variable Tuitioncompany in the industry. ProgramDavid will share his passion and Second, we understandexperience as he addresses that many ChristianIMPACT NWC 2018. IMPACT NWC families would like to2018 will be held on Saturday, send their kids to NWCS,October 27, 2018. but are not able to afford our tuition. Therefore,IMPACT NWC 2017 to make this excellent education available to On October more families, we are 28, 2017, we beginning a program welcomed called Variable Tuition. Lieutenant This means we will match General William our tuition to fit a family’s Boykin as our unique financial needs. For more information about Variable Tuition,keynote speaker at IMPACT NWC. please visit nwcs.org/variabletuition.He challenged us to ask, “Have Every family is different and has unique needs, whether educationalwe done everything we can to or economic. Northwest Christian Schools works with families to raiseprepare our people for the battle kids who truly love the Lord and are prepared academically to have anahead?” It was an impactful night incredible impact in our community.that showcased our students, Please keep us in your prayers! These endeavors are meant to expandchallenged our thinking, and our reach in the Spokane area. Our motivation is simply that more peopleblessed the school. would hear the good news about Jesus Christ. Praise Report A new record was set of gifts and pledges totaling $141,015. Thank you Lord!

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS P3VBR Award—Vibrant, Biblical, RelationalT he Lord has brought incredible teachers into our school was the first recipient, followed by into his lessons. When they were community. Our teachers 8th grade teacher Mrs. Christina dissecting brains, he quoted Hilderbrand. H.S. English teacher scripture to connect the biology to serve at NWCS because they Mr. Chris Wells won it last spring. God’s design.love having a Gospel impact From a student:in the lives of their students. When teaching, Mr. FergusonTo invest in and reward our says more than once that whatteachers, NWCS and a generous we are about to learn or dissect islike-minded donor, have worked not for the purpose of becomingtogether to create the NWCS engineers, scientists, doctors, etc.,VBR Award. The Sneak Peeks but to show us just a glimpse ofsection (on page 8) offers the intricacy and care that Godsnapshots of some exceptional takes in all he does.people whose lives were impacted If you are interested in nominatingby NWCS . We thank God for a teacher for the VBR Award,the guiding influence of our please contact Terry Meyer,teachers on students through the Director of Advancement.generations.NWCS VBR Award – Fall 2017 Winner - NWC Teacher FocusInvesting in Excellence Mr. Scott Ferguson This fall’s winner is Middle Rick Taylor, NWCS Theater DirectorThe NWCS VBR Award, rewards School Science teacher, Mr. Scott - “Traditions of Christmas” Director,and invests in full-time K-12 Ferguson! Here are a few words The Croc Center in Coeur D’ Aleneteachers who excel in Vibrant spoken about Mr. Ferguson. Terry Meyer, NWCS Cross-Countryinstruction, Biblical thinking, and Coach - Voted Washington Statementor students with Relational From a parent: Cross-Country Coach of the Yearintentionality. Winning teachers My daughter reports that he always Brian Huseland, NWCS 5th Gradereceive $5000. $2500 is designated finds ways to include scriptures Teacher - Visited Wittenberg,for professional growth and $2500 Germany, the home of Martin Luther,for personal use. So far four in honor of the 500-year anniversaryteachers have won this award: 5th of the Protestant Reformationgrade teacher Mr. Brian Huseland2017 Crusaders Athletic Highlights 2016-2017 Scholastic Cup Champions Rick Biel, NWCS High School (3rd year in a row) Teacher - Wrote an article on Basketball Boys—4th in State Financial Responsibility that was featured in the Spokane Journal of Business Wrestling Graham Rocha (132 lbs) 4th in State Ethan Kopplin (170 lbs) 5th in State Softball—4th in State Track Boys—State Team Champions A Biannual Publication Published for NWC (First Time!) Alumni & Parents, School Family and Friends Jack Ammon—400 & 800 State...whatever you do, Champion Brenda Carey, Editordo it all for the glory Caleb Meyer, Layne Kloetsch, Jacob Terry Meyer, Contributing Editorof God. Van Gerpen, Carson Bowman—4x100 Interactive Consulting, Design-1 Corinthians 10:31 State Champions Volleyball—3rd in State 5104 E. Bernhill Rd 509.238.4005 Colbert, WA 99005 nwcs.org

P4 the CRUSADER WIinNtTeErR22001188 Alumni Spotlights student life Ben Alford ’15 David Olds ’16 Mary Maystrovich ‘17Alumni Night at Home Each year, for the past three years,Basketball Game a Northwest Christian Schools’ graduate has chosen to attend aThis year we had over 70 alumni military academy. We are thankful return for the annual alumni night for their service to our country and at the basketball game! We had proud of their accomplishments!a decade contest, prizes, gifts, free We produced a video for ouradmission, concession cash, and mini- IMPACT NWC 2017 event thatreunions all over the Activity Center as featured these three graduates.the former students watched our currentteams play Davenport in December nwcs.org/ready-aim-firebasketball.Next year will be the 30-year anniversary of our first State Championship Michael Richardson,in basketball in 1989. We are planning a celebration of that event with a Class of 1992few other fun surprises. Please stay tuned for details and plan to attendand celebrate with your friends and classmates.FBLA Students Michael and Jessica Richardson areCompete Locally working as language consultants& Nationally with New Tribes Missions in Tanzania and Mozambique. TheirBy Lisa Greer daughter, Janelle, is studying at a Bible school in Wisconsin (she isI n 2016-17, NWC High School the 4th generation to attend the began a Future Business Leaders of NTM bible training). Austin, their America (FBLA) Chapter. FBLA’s mission is to bring son, will attend Wheaton College,business and education together in a positive working and Emily is in the 8th grade. Therelationship through innovative leadership and career Richardson family will be on homedevelopment programs. There are over 45 different assignment in the United Statescategories in which the student chose to compete. In until June 2018.our inaugural year, there were 36 members. Sixteen students qualified tocompete at the state competition in April. ethnos360.orgLayne Kloetsch and Nolan Burns represented NWCS in theEntrepreneurship event at the National Business Leadership Conference inAnaheim in July. They placed 14th out of approximately 200 teams fromall around the U.S. This year, Mrs. Greer (faculty advisor) and the FBLAofficers are working hard to develop the program and the opportunities itoffers NWCS students.

P5 the CRUSADER WINTER 2017In Memoriam Kreuch (Mike), Cheryl (Gayle), Doug (FS ’75) (Onari), Wayman (Bill), Patti and Matt (FS ’80) (Nancy); plus Langland; and son, numerous nieces and nephews. He Mike Langland; four will be greatly missed.In Remembrance grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren; and his younger Christopher Blair brother, Loren Langland (’54) CRUMPACKER,Harold WINTERS, (Mary). Former Student, Class of 2012Class of 1950 Kenton Wade KNAPP, Chris CrumpackerHarold Winters, awoke in the Land ofClass of 1950, was Class of 1975 Glory on October 18,one of our original 2017. Chris was borngraduates during Kenton Wade Knapp in Spokane and lovedthe inaugural went to be with the the environment,year of Northwest Lord on March 20, especially the river andChristian School. 2017 in Spokane, the mountains. Chris(He passed away in 2016, but WA at the age of 60. He was born attended NWCS, graduated fromwe received the information after in Spokane, and graduated from Shadle Park High School in 2012,our last publication.) Mr. Winter’s NWCS and Clark College. and Carrington College two yearsbiography in Who’s Who states, later.“I find no contradiction or conflict He is survived by his parents Georgebetween science and my Christian and Kathleen Knapp; his children: Chris had a unique gift in makingfaith; on the contrary, science has Jeremy, Katrina, Katie and Jennifer; friends almost instantly. He willincreased my respect for God.” sisters Rhonda Ulmer and Laurie be missed dearly by many people, Caton, and brother Lowell Knapp (FS including his mother, Min, father,Historical Note: In the 1950 Senior ’79); as well as six grandchildren Kim, and sister, Ginger.Class Will he wrote, “I, Harold and many nieces and nephews.Winters, will my 1940 Plymouth car Jack C. ROGERS,to my brother, Don Winters to use Troy Elvin ALTON,getting back and forth to NWC High Former Teacher,School and dating the girls.” Former Student, Class of 1985 GrandparentWilliam Allen LANGLAND, Troy entered into Jack was born in San the arms of his Lord Diego, June 25, 1923Class of 1952 and Savior Jesus and passed away Christ, July 4th, September 9, 2017.William was 2017. Troy was born He grew up in Seattle,born on October February 23rd, 1967 attending Roosevelt4, 1933 in in Spokane, WA. He High School. Jack wasMinnesota, and attended Ridgeview Elementary, in the Army duringwent to be with NWCS, and graduated from Mead WWII. He was part ofthe Lord, at home, H.S. in 1985. Troy worked in the the liberation of Manillawith his loving family business, managed different and was among thewife by his side on March 1, 2017. tire stores, and opened and first occupation troops that landedBill’s family moved to Garfield, and operated his own business, Troy’s in the Japanese home islands.then to Spokane when he was eight Tire Pros and Automotive Centers.years old. He graduated from NWC After returning to Seattle, Jackin 1952. Bill served in the Army in Troy met the love of his life, Patty met the love of his life, FrancesGermany from 1953 until 1955. Kazmark, while working at Alton’s McKenney. They were married AprilWhen he returned, he married Tires. They married on March 15, 26, 1946 and were married for 71Roberta Williams on September 1986. Patty was with Troy every years. Jack attended Cornish Art3, 1955. Bill worked for Kaiser step of the way during his four- School. He and his family movedTrentwood for 42 years, until his month battle against leukemia, to Spokane in 1952. Jack helpedretirement. strengthened by her until his start the SFCC Art Department and graduation into the heavenly realm. taught at NWCS for 15 years while nine grandchildren and three great-Bill was active at First Free Methodist Troy is survived by his wife, grandchildren attended. He was stillChurch, and then at First Nazarene Patty, two sons, Troy Jr. (FS ’06), painting and teaching up until theChurch for 25 years. He loved and Travis (FS ’10) of Spokane, last week of his life. Jack had antraveling, camping, and sketching Washington; his parents Duane amazing life of 94 years!and painting outdoor scenes. Alton of Liberty Lake, WA andBill is survived by his wife of 61 Blanche Goddard Miner of Jack is survived by his wife Fran,years; three daughters, Debbie Roseburg, OR; his siblings Pam son Dan (Kate) Rogers, daughters (’69) (Terry), Greg (FS ’72)

Nancy (Gene) Sykes, and Heather community, and as a vibrant NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS P6(Jay) Allemani, 12 grandchildren, member of the First Presbyterianand 12 great-grandchildren. He was Choir. JoAnne is survived by of Chattaroy, Deanne Watson ofpreceded in death by his son Lee her mother, three sisters, two Chattaroy, and David from Canal-Rogers. brothers, two children and four Fulton, Ohio. She is also survived grandchildren. by three granddaughters, TarynMelvin INCH, (FS ’10), living in Spokane; Devyn Paula R. Dodge SALZANO, (’13) in Seattle; and Elisa Eve fromFormer Parent, Regent, Canal-Fulton, Ohio. Former Consultant & Parent For 30 years, Sheila has been anGrandparent active and serving member with Paula was born May 19, 1961, in one term as elder of Turning PointMelvin Martin Inch Tacoma, and passed Open Bible Church. She was awas born May 18, away June 1, 2017. founding member of Life Services1937 and joined his She graduated of Spokane. She was also a boardLord and Savior on from Franklin member at NWCS, serving as BoardMarch 6, 2017. He Pierce High School Secretary for six years. She wasattended school at and then studied a member of the Gideon Women’sNine Mile Falls, graduating from Radio-Television at Auxiliary group and always had aNorth Central High School with the Eastern Washington New Testament Bible in her purseClass of 1955, served in the U.S. University. Paula worked for KHQ to share. Whenever the Lord called,Army, and worked as an Engineer for 30 years, earning seven NW she said, “Here am I, Lord.”and Brakeman for U.P./Burlington Emmy awards. She also assistedNorthern for 43 years. He attended NWCS by providing connection LaVern BULLER,West Central Life Church and was to the Spokane area media. Byon the Board of Regents for NWCS, sharing her media knowledge Former Development Directorwhere his children and some of his and gift of wordsmithing, NWC’sgrandchildren have been educated. public presence was expanded in LaVern went home to newspaper, radio and television. be with the Lord onHe is survived by his wife Dianna June 18, 2017. He wasInch; children: Rachelle (Robert) She married Henry Salzano in raised on a corn farmFletcher, Scott Inch, Jansi (’92) 1986. Paula is survived by her in Nebraska, before he(Todd) Mulch, Lael Martin (’93), David husband, Henry, and her two boys, and his wife Loretta(’95) (Jennifer) Inch, and Tina (’96) Matthew (’13) and Peter (’18). moved to the Bay Area(Cameron) Gardella; brother John of California where(Linda) Inch; 12 grandchildren and Sheila WHISLER, Vern was in the banking business.two great-grandsons. They moved to Spokane to be near Former Regent, Grandparent their children and grandchildrenJoAnne (Vinson) BOUMA, after retirement. Sheila Whisler’s goal in life was Vern was a servant of God andFormer Teacher to serve Jesus. a loving husband and father. His On June 21, 2017 priorities were God first, familyAfter a sudden illness, she went to stand second, work third. He attendedJoAnne passed away before her King. his kids’ or grandkids’ events,on June 3, 2017, She was born in he volunteered in his church andsurrounded by the Mineral, Washington worked with refugees at Worldlove and comfort of on August 9, 1939. Relief, supported missionaries inher family. She was Her family moved Myanmar and served at Unionborn in 1947 in Anchorage, Alaska. to Aberdeen where she graduated Gospel Mission. He served as theJoAnne attended Calvin College from Weatherwax H.S. and Grays NWCS Development Director fromand graduated with a B.A. in Music. Harbor Community College. She 1999-2003, and during his tenureShe earned a Master’s in Vocal spent 20 years in education, some was instrumental in helping buildPerformance from the University teaching, some as vice-principal, the upper campus gymnasium.of Michigan, and embarked on a and lastly as a principal at Vern was also the voice of thecareer in performing and teaching Riverside School District. Crusaders, announcing NWCSmusic. She moved to Spokane in basketball games for many years.1982 and began teaching area Sheila loved life and was extremely He is survived by Loretta, his wifestudents, first at NWCS (1986- relational and encouraging, of 53 years; Dan (son) and his90), and later at Whitworth and boldly living the truth with love. wife Mindy; and LaNae (daughter)Gonzaga Universities. She attended Central Washington and her husband Roland; and his University, where she met her sister Erma in Nebraska. His nineShe will be remembered for husband, Don Whisler. They grandchildren were the joy of hisher support of Spokane’s music married in their senior year of life - Annsley, Kailyn, Seth, Cade, college. They had four children: Claire, Emily, Ashley, Luke and Levi. Dean of Spokane, Denise Russell

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS P7Tom Krozter, Rebecca (Payne) McHargue, Class of 1967 Pursing My Dreams!Phil Colvin, Patricia (Marlett) Honeywell, Karol Mrs. Wells, Former Teacher(Coyner) Strobel, Lillian (Vaughn) Vinson 50 Year Reunion “So, what are The Class of 1967 met to you doing in your celebrate their 50-year retirement?” The graduation. They were also answer? After invited to attend the NWCS spending many 2017 Graduation and be years teaching and recognized. encouraging my many students toClass of 1977 40 Year Reunion follow their dreams, I am following one of mine. To date I have hadThe Class of 1977 had a reunion on July 21-22, with dinner at TheWolf Lodge on Friday and then a potluck on Saturday. The men golfed stories publishedon Saturday while the women were creative at Polk-A-Dot Pottery. in Chicken Soup for the Soul: “BestFront: MaryLynn (Gore) Dodd, Lori (Kroneman) Knutsen, Carolyn (Kneass) Mom Ever,” “StepNordquist, Pat Hayett, Beverly (Bell) Thompson, Lori (Smith) Mayhle, Jason Outside Your ComfortArthur, Kathy (White) Hills, Greg Vaughn, Steve Wolfe. Back: Mark Dresback, Zone,” and soon toChris Knutsen, Cy Keiser, Jean McMahon, Mike Crumbaker Not Pictured, but be published, “Myattended: Charlene (Sampson) Kretz, Julie (Mason) Medlen, and Jeff Sims Amazing Mom.” I imagine I will write a few more for that venue. I am currently writing the third installment of my fantasy/ sci-fi books, The Gateway Series. My thanks to all those who have encouraged me.David Blackorby, Jason Miller, Jordan Class of 1982 Jessica (McFaul) Dahl,(Hille) Roth, Jeremy Tremaine, Luke Class of 2005Wilson, Chris Marcus 35 Year Reunion Jacob and Valerie (Dobias) Zivojinovic, Jessica Dahl Shelley (Van Patten) Allen, were juniors Lori (Markham) Russell, Kevin at WSU in Bogart, Tim Farmer, Mark 2008. Both Ruby, Darla (Smith) Stewart, grew up in and Patty (Heisel) Wilber Christian homes, but Class of 1997 were not sure how that fit into their lives at college and were not really 20 Year Reunion walking with the Lord. God used Resonate Church to allow them to The Class of 1997 had a reunion process truth in a new way and at NWCS. They brought their make decisions for Christ as adults families, played in the gym, and set them on an exciting life took tours of the high school journey. Both came on staff and and elementary school, and eventually got married. shared many memories. Resonate’s 21x21 plan envisions planting 21 churches by the yearClass of 2007 10 Year Reunion The Class 2021. With staff encouragement, of 2007 the Dahls formed a team and met at NWC took scouting trips to see other High School campuses. In 2014, they moved and had a with a team of 15 to Ellensburg, gathering at a WA with a goal to start a restaurant this church that would reach Central summer. Washington University and then plant another church somewhereBack: Derek Iranon, Josh Sampson, Brandon Hill, BJ (Brandon John) Bell, else. In the three and a half yearsEric Vandenburg, Seth Stradling. Middle: Josh Best, Cory Heimbecker,Stephen McKinney, Kelsey (Clark) Vandenburg, Elizabeth Icenogle, Lisa Continues on P. 8Postlewaite. Front: Lauren (Sargent) Klundt, Callie (Halpin) Brown, EmilyHarbine, Brianne (Didier) White

P8 the CRUSADER WINTER 2018 alumni Sneak Peekssince planting, they have seen Quick Updates on What Some NWCS Friends are Doingover one hundred salvations andbaptisms. Last March, they sent out Matt Zandbergen, Class of 2009a team of 25 people to start another -Promoted to LT JG, US Navy, Sasebo, Japanchurch in Monmouth, Oregonat Western Oregon University. Jonah Taylor, Class of 2015 -Performed in “All is Calm” @ The Modern Theater resonate.net Christopher Wray, Class of 2015 -Joined the team at RE/MAX, RealtorHannah Winters,Class of 2007 Evan Verduin, Class of 2002 -Owner and Principal of MAKE Architecture LLC, SpokaneAfter graduatingfrom NWCS, I Brayden Jessen, Class of 2003went to Gonzaga -Business owner, Zome Design, “Top Dog” T-shirt creatorsUniversity for aB.S. degree in Joel Ryman, Class of 2004biology, with a -Gates of Hope, Director of Development & Hoops4Hope Program Founderchemistry minor,and raced on Val (Dobias) Zivojinovic, Class of 1982the crew team. -New Hope Bible Church, Chicago, ILI wanted to do pharmaceuticalresearch and began working at Larry Whitesitt, Former Student, Class of 1956Jubilant HollisterStier in Spokane, -Pilot and Author of Higher Than Eagles and Flight of the Red Beaver andbut came to realize I didn’t want tobe in a laboratory forever. After two Northern Flight of Dreamstrips to Africa, I decided I wanted Bethany J. Indahl, Class of 2005to be on the other side of medicine;that is, being with the people who -U.S. Navyreceive it. I am now in my first year Joey Biel, Class of 2016of medical school at Washington -Monmouth College Football Kicker, 1st Team All-Midwest Conference KickerState University in Spokane and Heidi (Simmons) Melville, Class of 1996absolutely loving it! -St. Georges’ Head Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach Ashley (Hadway) Kapus, Class of 2002Belle Potter, Class of 2015 -Community Colleges of Spokane, Hall of Fame InducteeBelle Potter, a for Cross Country/TrackJunior at William Mark Stinson, Class of 1987Penn University, is -Coached the University High School Girls’ Basketball Team to 285 victoriesmajoring in -Former Head coach at Tekoa-Oakesdale and NWCSSociology and Bonnie Alford, Class of 2010Human Services. -Graduated with Distinction from US Navy’s Nuclear Power Training SchoolShe has a 3.73 Hillary (Nelli) Perrine, Class of 2004GPA, playsvolleyball, and was honored for her -Delta Airlines Pilotexcellence in the classroom as she Amanda Nelli, Class of 2007was named part of 2017 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. -PhysicianBelle says, “The teachers at Tell us what you are up to!NWCS always believed in me andchallenged me to push myself past Sending Options:my comfort zone. They helped me Online: nwcs.org/connectrealize the worth in applying yourself Email: [email protected] everything that you do. NWCS Call: 509.238.4005 x146instilled in me the concept thatfaith and preparation, if workingcollectively, produce success.”

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS P9 COMMENTS Barbara (Zehm) Niswong, and economic opportunities to Class of 1954 vulnerable women and childrenAshley (Stewart) Spivey, in Africa. More information at ourClass of 2008 “Keith died October 5, 2015. My website: www.wise.education. goal is to try and reach out by Thanks!”“Ashley works at Starbucks and is phone to call and pray for widowstaking ASU Classes online toward or widowers in rest homes or living Catherine (Penaskovic)her degree. Her husband, Josh, is in their home; to call once a week Graves, Class of 2012working with the family business in at least and pray over the phonethe DC area.” with them just to let them know I “Married John Graves from Post care in their lonely times.” Falls in October 2017. He is aJoan (Numbers) Schmitt, senior at Carroll College in CivilClass of 1953 Connie (Cruger) Jepsen, Engineering. Catherine is teaching Class of 1963 in the Helena Schools.”“My spouse (Orlo Schmitt) passed -From Nancy Penaskovicaway in May 2016. April 2017, I “I graduated in 1963, in a class ofmoved from Colorado to Oklahoma five girls…It does my heart good David Gonderman,to be near my children. Still play to see the progress the school has Spouse of Jennifer (Huff)piano at nursing homes and church. made. I have been married to my Gonderman, Class of 1966Help with soup kitchen at church. wonderful husband for nine years.If you were at NWC in the 1950s, I Between us we have nine children, “It’s very hard to pass this newswould love to connect with you. 22 grandchildren, and several along to you, but my wife, Jennifer, great-grandchildren. I have served passed away on May 20, 2016. “I was a member of the first in several Spokane area churches, I’m sorry it has taken me thisclass to graduate from NWC after mostly in music. I sang with a group long to notify you, but even now Iattending all four years of high called ‘Hope Singers’ and ‘Born can hardly write about it! We hadschool. NWC had a profound effect Again.’ Both my husband and I are almost fifty years together, moston my life. If it weren’t for the retired. God has truly been good to of which she suffered with Lupus.caring teachers and relationship, I us and we love Him so much.” Even though she suffered, and Imay not have graduated from high through her, our years togetherschool. There were several people Ronald Horner, were wonderful. She truly was aand moments that contributed Class of 1976 “Proverbs 31” woman, which sheto my journey beyond NWC. Mr. passed along to her two daughters.Fadel and the music program “Ron was very active at NWC. He If anyone wants to communicategrew my love of music and I still now is a teacher in Nome, Alaska. with me, they can call any time.play the piano at church and for His wife, Kathy, is a Math/Science Thank you so much for allowing mearea nursing homes. We were teacher and he is the music to inform everyone. I look forwardalso taught the art of a chalk talk teacher for all the grades. They to getting The Crusader each timewhere we drew a chalk drawing were chosen as the Nome Rotary’s it is sent out so that I can keepwhile telling a Bible story. That skill Citizens of the Year and Ron was up with the school’s news andserved in my directing vacation chosen as the Teacher of the Year people that I have known. Thankbible schools and children’s clubs.” for Nome. He travels with his you again, and God bless your students at the end of the school ministry.” I give thanks to my God for year to the Alaska Music Festival in every remembrance of you... Anchorage. He has lots of stories Jeremy Meyers, to tell. Mrs. Adams was his music Class of 2004 -Philippians 1:3 teacher at NWC.” -From Gail Horner “I spent 7 months in South Korea, visited the DMZ-DeMilitarized Evan Haglund, Zone. Worked as Safety Program Class of 1980 Manager for a commander of all aircraft maintenance. March 1, “In February of 2017, I became 2017 marked 11 years of active Executive Director of Women’s duty status. I was involved with Initiatives that Strengthen and Cadence International by attending Empower (WISE), a 501(c)3 hospitality house with home- organization providing educational cooked meals, games, ministry night, great friends and a place to feel at home.”

P10 the CRUSADER WINTER 2018Our 2018 Annual Auction - 2018 ReunionsCelebrating 25 Years! Let’s Get Together!For 25 years we have been having a fun-filled evening If you are in the classof creating community, bidding on items, and raising of 2008, 1998, 1988,money to support students at Northwest Christian 1978, 1968, 1958, orSchools. Please join us this year for the “Spotlight on the Silver Screen” another year that wouldon Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 5 pm at the NWCS Activity Center. You like to have a reunion,may purchase tickets at NWCS.ORG/AUCTION. If you have an item to please contact Brendadonate, you may download a donation form at nwcs.org/auction. Carey at [email protected] hope to see you at the auction! org to schedule a date and gather current infor- A Tribute to a Legacy mation on your classes. The Class of 1968In 2017 we celebrated the retirement of five women who represented will be receiving anNorthwest Christian Schools for a combined total of 124 years! They invitation to attendare greatly missed, but their legacy will live on through the lives of the graduation in honor ofstudents they impacted! Below are short endearing memories of these their 50-year celebration.careers that transcend the ability of this one article to capture... Please make sure we have your current Mrs. B Mrs. Richards contact information. Hundreds Mrs. Barnes Guardian of the 4 28 NWC Saturday, April 28 of students dress code, Mrs. 5 pm have begun Mrs. Barnes is the Richards used BENEFIT their yanker of teeth! this sometimes nwcs.org/auction academic When a tooth was inglorious responsibility to AUCTIONcareers with Mrs. Bauerle. Being loose, Mrs. Barnes impact the heart of our students atanimated and energetic herself, stepped up with the acuteness of a NWCS. Being most concerned with March 8, 9, 10, 14,those active little boys and girls dentist. She can still be heard speaking our students walk with God, she 15, 16 - 7 pmfound a home away from home with a first grader: “OK.  I’ll pull it on used every opportunity to speakwhere learning thrived!  three. One… Two… (Yank!)  “Ouch!” Gospel truths into their lives!    March 11 - 3 pm … Three.”  A whole generation of Buy tickets at: Mrs. Klaja children are healthier because of her! Mrs. Donahoe nwcs.org/byebyebirdie How many times Kind.  Gentle- have we heard hearted. “Linda!” when Longsuffering. She someone needed has cared fora question answered, a problem children and their families withsolved, or even a wise confidant wisdom and graciousness that hasto give comfort. She has been a transformed many. She always sawblessing to thousands of children, the long-term potential in children,parents, and staff members over the rather than what was happeningyears, and she is truly missed! immediately.Please Consider Giving at: SaStuerndiaoyr, GJurnaedu2a-ti1onpm nwcs.org/give-to-nwcs 8th Grade Graduation Thursday, June 7 - 7 pm Give a one-time donation or set up a recurring monthly donation. Thank you!