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Page 1: April, 2012 Torch

Kalamazoo Christian School Association

Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NIV)

Featured articles

A monthly publication of the

Volume XIIIssue 4

www.kcsa.org

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Homecoming Pg.9

“soaring above the clouds” by Linda Dahnke..........................Page 6

Howard Hill Hustle..........................Page 7

KcHs Mission trip to Kenya..........................Page 8

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Any volunteer for the Kalamazoo Christian Schools who has the potential to interact with students must complete a Volunteer Criminal Record Check form to be submitted to KCSA to conduct a background check. If any issues arise, the Superintendent will collaborate with the appropriate persons to resolve the matter in accordance with standard policies and procedures.

KCS Foundation, AssociationWelcoming New Staff Members

Monday, March 19th, we held our annual Association meeting. Parents, board members, and staff were present to approve WKH� ����� EXGJHW� DQG� UHYLHZ� FXUUHQW� SODQV� DQG� WKH� VWDWXV�RU� RXU� EHORYHG� VFKRROV�� +LJKOLJKWV� RI� WKH�PHHWLQJ� LQFOXGH�the election of Paul VanderKamp, Marc Vermeulen, Becky +D]HOKRII�� .HYLQ� /DDNVRQHQ�� DQG� 6FRWW�9DQ2RVWHQ� WR� WKH�Association Board and School Committees. They will replace Jim Bosch, Mike Bouma, Barry Brigham, Gina DeJong, Kevin '\NHPD��(OOHQ�'\VWUD��&DPLOOH�+RHNVWUD��7RGG�0RGGHUPDQ��Steve Ryan, and Kathy Sportel in their respective positions. We sincerely thank both past and present members for their service to our schools. We were also proud to announce that we have an enrollment increase for next year, with 85 kindergarten students already registered and a full Spanish Immersion class. Also presented were our plans to further increase enrollment through community outreach, recruiting, DQG� SDUWQHUVKLS� ZLWK� DUHD� FKXUFKHV� DQG� .��� VFKRROV�� 5RQ�Plaisier and Jeff Lectka spoke about our plans for the new Middle School and related capital campaign. We have had tremendous support and pledges of almost $900,000 and are excited to start the campaign in earnest this Spring.With our Lord’s blessing, we at the schools will continue to plan for growth and prosperity.

7KH�.&+6�$OXPQL�$VVRFLDWLRQ�ZLOO�EH�VSRQVRULQJ�WKHLU���WK�annual trip to Comerica Park to see the Detroit Tigers in action against the Los Angeles Angels on July 19. The game will once again take place in the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. &KDUWHU�EXVHV�ZLOO�OHDYH�WKH�.&+6�SDUNLQJ�ORW�DW������D�P��Tickets are $56/adults and $51/students. Please call Jeff /HFWND� DW� ��������� � H[W�� ���� RU� HPDLO� MOHFWND#NFVD�RUJ��Don’t delay! Put your reservations in today!

Association Meeting

KCSA Middle School Property�����6RXWK�:HVWQHGJH�.DODPD]RR��0,������

The KCSA is selling the Middle School building which is on D� ���� DFUH� SDUFHO� ������������������7KH� ORW� LV� ]RQHG�&&��&RPPXQLW\�&RPPHUFLDO�'LVWULFW��DQG�50�����5HVLGHQWLDO�0XOWL�'ZHOOLQJ� 'LVWULFW�� DQG� FRQWDLQV� WZR� EXLOGLQJV��7KH� VFKRRO� EXLOGLQJ� LV� DSSUR[LPDWHO\� ������� 6)� DQG� WKH�PDLQWHQDQFH�JDUDJH�LV�DSSUR[LPDWHO\�����6)��7KH�KLJKHVW�DQG�best use of the property “as is” is for educational purposes, but it is also listed “as if vacant” to include mixed commercial DQG� PXOWLSOH�IDPLO\� XVH�� ,QWHUHVWHG� SDUWLHV� PD\� FRQWDFW�&UDLJ�'H1RR\HU� DW��������������RU� -RKQ�9DQGHU�3ORHJ� DW��������������IRU�PRUH�GHWDLOV�RU�WR�VFKHGXOH�D�VKRZLQJ��

Prime Real Estate for Sale

!e KCSA Publication Desk is seeking parents and alumni to develop articles, announcements, biographies, send photos, purchase ad space, and suggest ideas for additional content to post in the upcoming KCSA Connections quarterly publication.

New submissions are currently processed every week and the "rst new version will be published for August through November reading. Please bear in mind that some content received may be selected for publication at a later date. All inquiries and submissions can be addressed to [email protected]. We thank you for your contributions and look forward to hearing from you.

Publication Contributors

and Related AnnouncementsNotice to Volunteers

A Kalamazoo Christian School Association PublicationThe Torch, Volume XII, Issue 4

Detroit Tigers Game

We are very pleased to announce that we have hired Bartel -DPHV� �%�-���+XL]HQJD� IRU� WKH�SRVLWLRQ�RI�/HDG�(GXFDWLRQDO�$GPLQLVWUDWRU�+LJK�6FKRRO�3ULQFLSDO��:H�KDYH�UHFHLYHG�KLV�signed contract. B.J. has the demonstrated leadership skills that are vital to KCSA, and brings a wealth of experience to the role. %�-��+XL]HQJD��FXUUHQWO\�WKH�6XSHULQWHQGHQW�DQG�+LJK�VFKRRO�Principal of Contra Costa Christian Schools in California, has been the Superintendent at Contra Costa Christian VLQFH������DQG�KDV�VHUYHG�WKH�SDVW���\HDUV�DV�WKH�KLJK�VFKRRO�SULQFLSDO� DOVR�� � 3ULRU� WR� WKDW�� KH� ZDV� WKH� .��� SULQFLSDO� DW�Ripon Christian Schools in Ripon, California for 15 years. B.J. started out his career as a teacher, athletic director, and .���SULQFLSDO�DW�+DQIRUG�&KULVWLDQ�6FKRROV�LQ�&DOLIRUQLD� B.J. holds a BA in Education from Calvin College, and a Masters in Education Administration from California State 8QLYHUVLW\��)UHVQR� 3OHDVH� MRLQ� XV� LQ�ZHOFRPLQJ� %�-��+XL]HQJD� WR� RXU� VFKRROV���B.J. and his wife, Pat will be making plans to visit Kalamazoo in the near future, prior to the official start of his role, later this summer. Until then, please feel free to contact him at EMKXL]HQJD����#JPDLO�FRP� Sincerely, The KCSA Board

0HODQLH�'RGJH� KDV� MRLQHG� WKH�'HYHORSPHQW�2IILFH� DV� RXU�&RPPXQLFDWLRQV� VSHFLDOLVW�� � +HU� LQLWLDO� GXWLHV� ZLOO� EH� WR�get our publications like the Torch and Connections up and running on a consistent, professional basis. She will also be working with us to integrate these pieces with our website designs. In the future she will also support our efforts to market the school effectively and produce print pieces for the association office. Melanie will be compiling information regularly that she will use in our communications to alumni, parents, and supporters. I hope that you will all be comfortable touching base with her if you would like to submit material from yourself or students that we can use. There are so many great things that happens at our schools every day, and we would like to know about them. Thank you for all you do, and please contact me if I can be of service. Jeff Lectka'LUHFWRU�RI�)XQGUDLVLQJ�DQG�'HYHORSPHQW

Save the Date:

19 May 2012The Howard Hill Hustle &

“Invest in Their Future” Celebration Picnic

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“But store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where theives do not break in and steal.

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

DonatePray ShopGo Green!

Recycle your gently used items at 6HFRQG� ,PSUHVVLRQV��+RXVHKROG� LWHPV��home decor and furniture donations are especially needed at this time.

Your donations will be gratefully DFFHSWHG�0RQGD\�6DWXUGD\� IURP���DP�XQWLO� �SP�� 'RQDWHG� IXUQLWXUH� SLFN�ups are Tuesday and Thursday in the PRUQLQJV� �� SOHDVH� FDOO� ��������� WR�make arrangements.

About Second Impressions

Second Impressions is a nonprofit thrift VWRUH� ORFDWHG� DW� ����� 6�� :HVWQHGJH�Ave. and is open for business Monday WKURXJK�)ULGD\�IURP���DP��SP�DQG�RQ�6DWXUGD\�IURP���DP��SP��

Second Impressions sells clothes, books, antiques, bikes, furniture, houseware, dishes, glasses, athletic gear, office furniture, and electronics as available.

About Classic Interiors

&ODVVLF� ,QWHULRUV� LV� D� FRQVLJQPHQW�EDVHG�IXUQLXUH�RXWOHW�ORFDWHG�MXVW�DFURVV�the street from Second Impressions, DW� ����� 6��:HVWQHGJH�$YH��7KH� VWRUH�LV� RSHQ�7XHVGD\� WKURXJK� )ULGD\� IURP����SP�� DQG� RQ� 6DWXUGD\V� � IURP� ��DP�XQWLO���SP��

Proceeds from both stores go to support tuition assistance for students in the Kalamazoo Christian Schools.

Label & Coupon Collection

Drop off your collection in the school offices. We participate in the following programs:

Campbell’s Soup Labels for Education

Spartan Cash for LabelsBox Tops for EducationAunt Millie’s BakeriesDrink Puch BrigadeCartridges for Kids

Super Books

The Booster Club is selling Super %RRNV�DW�DOO�WKUHH�VFKRROV��+HLOPDQ·V�DQG� �QG� ,PSUHVVLRQV�� 3DFNHG� ZLWK�hundreds of coupon pages, the Super Book is a locally published guide to area restaurants and businesses.

Biggby Drinks

As part of the fundraising activities for the biannual Kenya mission, the +6� FRPPRQV� ZLOO� EH� VHOOLQJ� %LJJE\�hot chocolate and white lightning drinks during morning break every :HGQHVGD\� VWDUWLQJ� DW� �����DP��Spport the mission: get your fix!

KCSA School Stores

6HFRQG�,PSUHVVLRQV���6SULQJ�FORWKLQJ�MXVW�KLW�WKH�UDFNV�RQ�0DUFK�����&RPH�see what’s new to our stores! All procedes from KCSA School stores help to offset tuition expenses for KCSA students and their families.

Moms In Touch (M.I.T.)

The Middle School is in need of a group of two or more women who can meet for one hour a week to release God’s power on their children and schools through prayer. Mothers, grandmothers or any woman who is willing to pray for a specific child and school and who EHOLHYH�WKDW�MRLQLQJ�LQ�SUD\HU�GRHV�PDNH�a difference are welcome to participate! Please call the MIT national organization DW���������0206�LI�\RX�DUH�ZLOOLQJ�WR�help set up a group.

,I� \RX� ZRXOG� OLNH� WR� MRLQ� RQH� RI� WKH�current groups covering the Elementary DQG�+LJK�6FKRROV��SOHDVH�FRQWDFW��'DZQ�'H/D&UX]���(6�����������RU�.U\VWDO�+ROODQG��+6����������

M.I.T. Scriptural Prayers

)RU�2XU�&KLOGUHQ��*XLGLQJ�9HUVH����To Know Christ (John 14:6)7R�%H�6DIH�IURP�+DUP��3VDOP�������To Love God’s Word (Psalm 119:11)7R�+DYH�D�3XUH�+HDUW��,,�7LPRWK\������7R�&KRRVH�*RGO\�)ULHQGV��,�&RU��������7R�:DON�LQ�)DLWKIXOOQHVV��,VDLDK������

)RU�2XU�6FKRROV��&RORVVLDQV���������´$OPLJKW\� )DWKHU�� PD\� QR� RQH� WDNH�Kalamazoo Christian Schools captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.”

Matt 6:20-21 (NIV)

Volunteer GiveKCHS Lawn Maintenance Team

Spring is not officially here, but the weeds have begun to grow. Last fall, we mentioned that a team of retired constituents is planning on doing some lawn maintenance at the high school on a weekly basis. Right now, there are three names on the list and we could use more. If you are willing to help out on some type of regular basis, please call Linda Dahnke at the KLJK�VFKRRO������������H[���������:H�ZRXOG�UHDOO\�DSSUHFLDWH�hearing from you as we work to increase our curb appeal.

International Student Host Families Needed

The Dutch are coming and the Chinese too! The International 6WXGHQW�3URJUDP�DW�.DODPD]RR�&KULVWLDQ�+LJK�6FKRRO�LV�RQ�the grow, and we are in need of more host families. If you have questions or are willing to host a student, please contact RXU�,63�&RRUGLQDWRU�.LUN�(YDQV�DW�NHYDQV#NFVD�RUJ�RU���������������[������

Comet Booster Club Needs Members

,QWHUHVWHG� LQ� JHWWLQJ� LQYROYHG�ZLWK� WKH�+LJK� 6FKRRO� VSRUWV�programs? The Comet Booster Club is looking for new members. The Booster Club oversees athletic fundraising and assists with sporting events. If interested, please contact 'HQQLV�9DQ6WULHQ� �GHQQLVBYDQVWULHQ#GXQFDQDYLDWLRQ�FRP��RU�%UDG�+HLGHPD��JEKHLGHPD#FRQVXPHUFRQFUHWH�FRP��

Middle School Track Coach Needed

The season starts after Spring Break (the week of April 9) and is done on Wednesday, May 16. This commitment would EH�OLPLWHG�WR���DFWLYLWLHV�D�ZHHN�����SUDFWLFHV��RU���PHHW�DQG���SUDFWLFHV��RU���PHHWV� DQG���SUDFWLFH�� �3UDFWLFHV� DUH� DIWHU�VFKRRO����������ZKHQHYHU�WKH�FRDFK�FKRRVHV��0HHWV�DUH�0�������:�������0�������:������:������:������The coach will be able to help set up the practice dates. 3OHDVH�FRQWDFW�-HUU\�0DVWHQEURRN����������������LI�\RX�DUH�interested or know of someone who might be.

KCSA Annual & Capital Campaign Funds

The Kalamazoo Christian Schools have a rich heritage of sharing the cost of education. Since our inception, people have supported the operating budget of the school with ILQDQFLDO� JLIWV� WR� WKH� .&6$�$QQXDO� )XQG� ZKLFK� SD\V� RXU�schools’ yearly expenses, including salaries, insurance, overhead, facility costs, program enhancement, fine arts, athletics, tuition assistance, and more.

While fundraising events such as our annual Phonathon, Golf 2XWLQJ��DQG�*RRG�:LOO�%RZO�KHOS�VLJQLILFDQWO\�WR�UDLVH�IXQGV��our main source of income remains the direct support of our families and alumni who graciously continue to support our schools for many years after their graduation. Gifts to the $QQXDO�)XQG�KHOS�WR�UHGXFH�WKH�DPRXQW�RI�WXLWLRQ�WKDW�PXVW�be paid by parents of our current students. We have been blessed this year with many gifts that have fulfilled about half of our total need for the year which is estimated at $700,000 DQG�PXVW�EH�PHW�E\����$XJXVW������

This year we have also received approval to build an addition RQWR�RXU�(OHPHQWDU\�6FKRRO�RQ���WK�6WUHHW�WKDW�ZLOO�KRXVH�D�new Middle School even as the current Middle School is being sold. Consolidation of the two schools will yield substantial operating savings as well as allow shared resources such as DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ� DQG� IDFLOLWLHV��7KH� ORQJ�UDQJH� SODQ� LQFOXGHV�ORFDWLQJ�DOO�WKUHH�VFKRROV�RQ�WKH���WK�6WUHHW�FDPSXV��:H�KDYH�DOUHDG\� KDG� DOPRVW� ��������� SOHGJHG� WR� WKLV� SURMHFW�� DQG�our intention is to raise all the funds necessary and sell the current Middle School before we break any new ground.

If you would like to support either the Annual or Capital &DPSDLJQ�)XQGV�ZLWK�D�GRQDWLRQ��SOHGJH�RU�QRQ�PRQHWDU\�JLIW��\RX�PD\�FRQWDFW�RXU�RIILFHV�DW����������������RU�VHQG�your check made out to the KCSA (and containing the fund of your choice written in the memo line) to:

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Kalamazoo, MI 49008

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A Kalamazoo Christian School Association PublicationThe Torch, Volume XII, Issue 4

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A s most of you may know by now, Shelby and I are moving to Tennessee at the end of this school year, where I will serving as the elementary school principal for Chattanooga Christian School. These past few months have been a whirlwind of emotions, thoughts, feelings, laughter, and WHDUV���%HFDXVH�RI�WKLV�LPSHQGLQJ�PRYH�DQG�GXH�WR�WKH�KHDOWK�RI�P\�SDUHQWV�LQ�)ORULGD��,�KDYH�WDNHQ�PRUH�WKDQ�P\�VKDUH�RI�WULSV��ODWHO\��YLD�DLUSODQH���

,�ORYH�DOPRVW�HYHU\WKLQJ�DERXW�IO\LQJ��H[FHSW�IRU�WKH�ODQGLQJ��ZKLFK�,�DOZD\V�WKLQN�LV�WRR�EXPS\���+RZHYHU��P\�IDYRULWH�SDUW�RI�IO\LQJ�KDSSHQV�ZKHQ�you leave on a cloudy day and before long are high above the clouds where you are greeted by brilliant sunshine and the fluffy clouds that look like piles of soft cotton.

$�IHZ�ZHHNHQGV�DJR��,�PDGH�D�WULS�WR�)ORULGD�IRU�D�KRVSLWDO�YLVLW�WR�VHH�P\�'DG���$V�ZH�WRRN�RII�IURP�.DODPD]RR��LW�ZDV�RQH�RI�WKRVH�GUHDU\�0DUFK�days. I was thinking about all that had to be done to get ready for the move and all the meetings that would keep me from making progress on that WDVN���,�ZDV�DOVR�ZRQGHULQJ�ZKDW�,�ZRXOG�ILQG�ZKHQ�,�JRW�WR�WKH�)ORULGD�+RVSLWDO�LQ�2UODQGR���,�VSHQW�VRPH�WLPH�WKLQNLQJ�DERXW�KRZ�GLIILFXOW�LW�ZDV�JRLQJ�WR�EH�WR�OHDYH�.DODPD]RR�DIWHU�WZHQW\�VHYHQ�\HDUV��,�FRXOG�IHHO�P\�KHDUW�SRXQGLQJ�D�ELW�ZKHQ�,�WKRXJKW�DERXW�VWDUWLQJ�RYHU�LQ�D�QHZ�VFKRRO�and in a new position and how exciting, yet scary, that would be! I did a lot of thinking in a very short time as we flew through the clouds and got bounced around a bit by the turbulence. But, as soon as I realized how bumpy the ride was becoming, we were in the sunshine and blue sky and it was smooth once more.

I think there are many days that can be characterized by clouds and turbulence. Life can sometimes bring us down so quickly. We get lost in our thoughts of “what if ” and “what next”. The fear of the unknown tends to cloud our view. Loved ones get sick and the prospect of what could happen makes us worry and fret. Unemployment, increasing gas prices, cancelled flights, higher grocery bills, etc. all add to our anxiety, causing us to step back and think about what the future might have in store. We do not do well when our world is shaken by unexpected events. We like stability.

Recently, I heard a story of a flight that was experiencing a lot of turbulence. The people on that plane were getting quite anxious about what was happening and even wondered if they were going to be alright. Everyone was nervously talking to each other and looking out the window with FRQFHUQ���+RZHYHU��WKHUH�ZDV�RQH�OLWWOH�JLUO�ZKR�FRQWLQXHG�WR�UHDG�KHU�ERRN�DV�LI�QRWKLQJ�ZDV�KDSSHQLQJ���$W�WKH�HQG�RI�WKH�IOLJKW��D�PDQ�ZHQW�XS�WR�her and asked her what she was reading that gave her so much comfort. She replied that the book was not the thing that gave her peace. She stated that her Dad was the pilot and he had told her he would get her to their destination safely and that she trusted him.

/LNHZLVH��RXU�+HDYHQO\�)DWKHU�LV�SLORWLQJ�RXU�OLYHV���+H�KDV�WROG�XV�WKDW�WKHUH�ZLOO�EH�EXPSV�DQG�WXUEXOHQFH�DORQJ�WKH�ZD\�EXW�+H�KDV�DOVR�SURPLVHG�XV�D�VDIH�ODQGLQJ��WKDW�+H�ZLOO�WDNH�FDUH�RI�XV�DQG�QHYHU�OHDYH�XV�WR�KDQGOH�LW�DORQH���:KHQ�WKRVH�VWRUPV�DQG�FORXGV�RI�WXUEXOHQFH�KLW�RXU�OLYHV��ZH�need to look beyond the clouds to where the sun is shining and the skies are blue. God never frets or worries about what tomorrow might bring. +H�NQRZV�WKDW�WKH�FORXGV�DUH�MXVW�GLVWUDFWLRQV�DQG�D�SDUW�RI�RXU�OLYHV�WKDW�FDXVHV�XV�WR�UHDOL]H�WKDW�ZH�DUH�QRW�DEOH�WR�DFFRPSOLVK�DQ\WKLQJ�RQ�RXU�RZQ�ZLWKRXW�+LV�JXLGDQFH���

Whatever turbulence God is bringing you through right now, remember that the “Son” is always shining for you. God will lead you through those VWRUPV�RI�GRXEW��GHVSDLU��VLFNQHVV�DQG�GHDWK�DQG�+H�ZLOO�VRRQ�OHDG�\RX�WR�D�SODFH�WKDW�LV�EULJKW�DQG�FOHDU�RI�GHDWK�DQG�GHVWUXFWLRQ���/HW�+LP�OHDG�\RX�LQ�D�ZD\�WKDW�\RX�UHDOL]H�+H�KDV�QHYHU�OHIW�\RXU�VLGH�DQG�KDV�JLYHQ�\RX�WKH�JUDFH�DQG�SHDFH�WR�VRDU�DERYH�WKH�FORXGV���(YHQ�LQ�WKH�VWRUPV��OLVWHQ�WR�+LV�YRLFH�DQG�NQRZ�WKDW�+H�ZLOO�QHYHU�OHDYH�\RX�QRU�IRUVDNH�\RX��������

Howard Hill Hustle“...And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us...”

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Our friend and Principal Linda Dahnke, with her daughter Shelby, will be moving to Chattanooga, Tennessee in June of WKLV�\HDU���:H�KDYH�KDG�WKH�EOHVVLQJ�RI�/LQGD·V�LQVSLUDWLRQ�DQG�OHDGHUVKLS�LQ�RXU�VFKRROV�IRU�WZHQW\�VHYHQ�\HDUV�DQG�WKH�students of Chattanooga Christian Elementary School will surely benefit from her unique gifts and Christian spirit.

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Although we will sorely miss Linda’s invaluable contribution to our schools, we ask the Lord’s blessings on her plans and pray that she and Shelby find in Chattanooga as loving a family as they will always have here.

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Last fall, Mary Wykstra, an alumnus of Kalamazoo Christian, came and spoke with the AP Biology and Environmental Science classes about conservation and poverty in Africa. Mary works with an organization called Action for Cheetahs in Kenya. Mary and Steve Dyk began talking and she mentioned how exciting it would be to take a group of high school students to Africa for a mission trip. Needless to say, Steve got a bit excited thinking about the possibilities, too. When the logistics of the trip seemed much bigger than he could handle, he dismissed the idea. A few weeks later, Mary sent Steve an email detailing two schools WKDW�ZHUH�LQ�QHHG�RI�VRPH�KHOS�ZLWK�D�IHZ�SURMHFWV���,W�VHHPHG�OLNH�D�JUHDW�opportunity for our students to help out and after some research and a lot of connections, it was decided that the trip was a possibility and the plans to Africa started to take shape. There are now fourteen people who have committed and are excited to be a part of the mission trip to Kenya. The group includes four chaperones and ten students. So why take a mission trip to Kenya, Africa? Well, other than the fact that we know someone there who can provide us with lodging and introduce us to places that are in need, we are excited to be able to serve God in an area that is in extreme need. We are excited to be able to partner with both a secondary and elementary school to teach general hygiene to students who do not XQGHUVWDQG�WKH�LPSRUWDQFH�RI�EUXVKLQJ�WHHWK�RU�ZDVKLQJ�KDQGV���:DWHU�borne illnesses are responsible for more worldwide deaths than all of the past wars in the world combined. Therefore, the group will also be WHDFKLQJ�KLJK�VFKRRO�DJHG�$IULFDQ�VWXGHQWV�ZKDW�VDIH�ZDWHU�UHDOO\� ORRNV�OLNH�WKURXJK�D�YDULHW\�RI�ZDWHU�WHVWLQJ�WHFKQLTXHV�DQG�XVLQJ�PLFURVFRSHV�to identify dangerous pathogens. The opportunity to also be able to teach water purification and storage techniques will certainly improve the quality of life for the people of Kenya. Two of our chaperones have experience in health care so they will be providing children in one of the orphanages we will be visiting with vaccinations and general health care alongside a few of our students who are also interested in medicine. 2WKHU�SODQV� LQFOXGH�JRLQJ�RQ�ZLOGOLIH� FRXQWV�ZLWK� WKH�.HQ\DQ�:LOGOLIH�Services game preserve rangers and working with Masters’ level science students dealing with issues of conservation. The list of opportunities is pretty much endless and we look forward to making a difference through all of them. This chance to experience a different culture, so much different from our own, is indeed a unique chance that is seldom offered to high school students. It will FHUWDLQO\�EH�DQ�H\H�RSHQLQJ�DQG�OLIH�FKDQJLQJ�HYHQW�IRU�DOO�RI�WKH�SHRSOH�involved. Because the trip is costly, the students will be participating in various fund raisers at school. Donations would be much appreciated as well. If you have any questions or would be willing to donate, please IHHO� IUHH�WR�HPDLO�6WHYH�'\N�DW� VG\N#NFVD�RUJ�DW�DQ\�WLPH�� �:H�ZRXOG�especially appreciate prayer and encouragement for all involved in the trip. :H�ZLOO�FRQWLQXH�WR�JLYH�\RX�XSGDWHV�LQ�IXWXUH�HGLWLRQV�RI�WKH�725&+���

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Kalamazoo christian High’s 2012 YWca Women of achievement award winner is Megan rozeveld. The award recipient is selected by the faculty as a senior who has demonstrated excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, school and community involvement and qualities of character and thought consistent with the mission and vision of the YWCA. Megan is the daughter of Jeff and Brenda Rozeveld. Congratulations Megan!

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