JULY 2017

Valedictorians(seniors with the highest cumulative g.p.a.)Kate Lodewyk and Kaylen QuanbeckSalutatorian(senior with the second highest cumulative g.p.a.)Katherine Riendeau

Seniors graduating with Honors

Max A., Paige B., Lexi N. Devin J.Sarah H.

Emily H.

Katherine R.

Josiah Q.

Jared M., Brandon L., Olson L., Grant I.

Jacob K., Joshua J.

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Carmen A.Destiny M. Kate L. Niisa H. Taryn N.

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Dove and Sparrow AwardsEach year, students and staff vote for seniors and eighth graders who encourage those around them to be Jesus followers. This year‘s senior Dove recipients are: Taryn Nellermoe and Kate Lodewyk. The Sparrow recipients are Emily Stueland and Cole Wyland. Thank you for leading others to Jesus!

The Zachary and Connor Kvalvog Athlete of the Year Award Jared Motschenbacher and Ingrid Swanson were awarded the Zachary and Connor Kvalvog Athlete of the Year award for 2016-2017. This award will continue to be given each year in loving memory of two great teammates, Zach and Connor Kvalvog. Zach and Connor had hearts for the Lord and were ambassadors for Christ. They are greatly missed, but their legacy of hard work and faithfulness will continue be a constant encouragement for us to strive to bring our best to the Lord in all we do.

The PCS 2016 Girls’ Golf team was awarded State Champion Academic team. That means they had the highest cumulative g.p.a. of the entire State tournament. Impressive!

The Mnhsca (Minnesota High School Coaches Association) has awarded the PCS girls’ golf, girls’ basketball, and the girls’ volleyball teams as Gold Level Academic teams. These teams had 3.74 or higher cumulative g.p.a.’s.

Distinguished Christian School Award recipients are in the top 10% for: Academics, Leadership, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Christian Service.

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love we are not consumed, for

his compassionsnever fail.

They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

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Class of 2017Carmen Shannon Albrecht*Maxwel Jaden Anderson

*Paige Marie Beach*Sarah Ann Herlihy*Niisa Kai Hoiberg

*Emily Elizabeth Hultin*Grant Thomas InvieDevin William Janes

*Joshua William JanssenJacob Daniel Klug

*Olson Lawrence Langness*Brandon Clark Lien

*Katrina Joanne Lodewyk*Destiny Jo Miller

Jared Kurtis Motschenbacher*Taryn Elise NellermoeLexus Serene Noyes

Josiah Levi QuanbeckKaylen Anne Quanbeck

Katherine Nichole Riendeau* Attended PCS since Kindergarten

Awards

3Band AwardsJunior High BandRising Star: Mikayla LarsonCornerstone: Nate KrauseDirector‘s award: Andrew HultinSenior High BandJohn Philip Sousa Award: Emily Hultin

Choral AwardsJunior High Accompanist Award: Danielle HeckamanDirector Award: Phil Lien and Eden TofibamRising Star: Loren SteinbergCornerstone: Nate KrauseSenior HighNational Choral Award: Sarah Herlihy and Josiah Quanbeck

AccompanistsYear 4 – Sarah HerlihyYear 2 – Keziah QuanbeckCongratulations to these fine musicians!

Attendance AwardsJacob Thompson had absolutely 100% perfect attendance this year! Noah Bechtold only missed 2 class periods! Wow! Way to go guys!

The Park Christian School Athletic Booster Club awarded Sarah Herlihy and Jared Motschenbacher each a $500.00 scholarship. Seniors singing at Baccalaureate

Juniors at Baccalaureate

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Lauren Knoll was awarded two free trips this summer for continued competition with her project and paper: There Is No Planet B, Aquaponics, Farming of the Future.She was chosen as the 2017 North Dakota Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) state winner. They provided her an all-expense paid trip to attend the national SJWP competition at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, June 16-18.Lauren was also selected as one of ten finalists for the Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition in Stony Brook University, New York in July where she will compete for a cash prize, a Mentor, and a chance to have her idea patented by the US Patent office. This is an international competition that had over 720 applicants from over 26 countries.We wish Lauren the best in these competitions and look forward to reporting back to our families and supporters about her results. Boys State

Cameron Knoll, 11th grade, attended the ND Boys State program June 11-16 held at NDSCS, Wahpeton. The goal stated on the website for Boys State is to try to establish that our government is not a relic of the past, it has not outrun its usefulness, and it should not be replaced. It is just as firm, just as fair and workable as the day it was founded, and all it needs is a clear understanding of its structure, and a desire, willingness, and determination on the part of its citizens to preserve it.

Scientific Research Students Win Impressive Awards

Park Christian is the only school in the Fargo Moorhead Metro area to offer Independent Scientific Research as an elective class for 9th, 11th, and 12th grade students.

This year, Cheyenne Bailey (11th grade) and Lauren Knoll (9th grade) took the class from Mrs. Rankin and are having impressive results from their projects and papers.

The Minnesota Academy of Science sent congratulations to Cheyenne and Park Christian School. Cheyenne was one of the Top Ten Writers in the 2017 STEM Communicator Awards. In addition to a cash award and medallion, Cheyenne’s paper will be published in the Minnesota Academy of Science Journal of Student Research.

Lauren’s Project

Ms. Watson’s 3rd graders at Bonanzaville

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Park Christian School received $2,464 in charitable outreach funding in 2016 through the Thrivent Choice program. Thank you Thrivent and thank you PCS supporters!

Board of DirectorsWe are pleased to announce the PCS Board of Directors for 2017-18:President: Travis Reimche, Triumph Lutheran BrethrenVice President: Neil Legatt, Triumph Lutheran Brethren RepresentativeTreasurer: Adam Braunberger, Fargo First AssemblySecretary: Nathan Aakre, Fargo First AssemblyStacey Hoiberg, Salem Representative Rachelle Lee, BethelJune Nygard, BethelBrandon Conkins, Bethel RepresentativeShane Waslaski, SalemOur heartfelt thanks to Donna Morse, Dr. Gary Siefers, and Dr. Mary Stone for their years of service and dedication to the school by being on the board.

PCS Athletic Booster ClubThe PCS Athletic Booster Club will have supported athletics and athletic-related programs in 2016-17 to the tune of $30,000!The club is winding down the first full year in a very healthy position and are already working on budgets for the 2017-18 school year. It is expected to play a significant role in boosting PCS athletic programs to yet higher levels. Join the Booster Club by visiting the website at falconboosters.org.

Alex Stern GrantPark Christian School is pleased to announce receiving a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Alex Stern Family Foundation to support the capital campaign campus expansion project. The Alex Stern Family Foundation supports the arts, social welfare/human services, education, youth recreation, civic projects and health issues for the benefit of the greater Fargo-Moorhead area. Since 1977, the Foundation has invested over $15 million in nonprofit organizations in Cass and Clay counties.

Special thanks to Luther Family Ford and Joel Bechtold for the generous donation of a brand new golf cart. And it SOLD! (Thanks to Joel Bechtold and Tom Ysteboe for putting the sale together) The sale monies support PCS!

Some of our Juniors on a trip to G.C.U.

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ts Pine to Prairie Conference ChampionshipChampions – PCS Girls’ team!3rd place – PCS Boys’ team SECTIONS: the top 6 finishers at the Section meet were:Jared Motschenbacher - 6th in the 100m, 3rd in the 200m, 5th in the long jumpSteele Senske - 1st in high jump (State Qualifier)Emily Hultin - 5th in the 3200mMadi Wagendorf - 3rd in high jumpMackenzie Weinberger - 6th in the 300m hurdlesAllyson Kangas - 3rd in the shot putKarley Motschenbacher - 2nd in 300m hurdles (State Qualifier), 1st in long jump (State Qualifier), 5th in triple jumpSTATEThe MN State Track and Field meet was June 9-10 at Hamline University. Karley Motschenbacher placed 3rd in the 300 m hurdles and 8th in the Long Jump.Steele Senske placed 8th in the High Jump.

More PCS Track & Field records:Allyson Kangas - Discus 97’1.5”Old record- Allyson Kangas 96’ 3”Karley Motschenbacher – 300 meter hurdles 44.99Old record- Jessi Turner (2004) 47.75Karley Motschenbacher – Long Jump 16’10”Old record – Morgan Nepstad (2013) 16’ 3.5”Steele Senske, Isaac Janssen, Ryan Kerr, Jared Motschenbacher - Boys 4x200 - 1:36.75Old record: Same team - 1:37.37Isaac Janssen, Kai Nellermoe, Steele Senske, Ryan Kerr - Boys 4x800 - 9:06.53 Old record: Ben Charon, Dan Cruz, A. Gemar, D. Lindquist (2004) - 9:22.25Jared Motschenbacher - 200 m - 23.22Old record: Adam Lutz (2013) - 23.39

Awards given at the season-end banquet:Falcon Award: Karley Motschenbacher and Jared MotschenbacherMost Improved: Allyson Kangas and Jared MotschenbacherTrue Grit: Mackenzie Weinberger and Isaac JanssenRookie of the Year: Madi WagendorfTitus: Steele SenskeRuth: Emily Hultin

The Track and Field team had a very successful season and we look forward to another great one next year with many of the athletes returning. Thanks and congratulations to the seniors and captains: Jared Motschenbacher and Emily Hultin.Track & Field is coached by Megan Endreson, Kurt Motschenbacher, and Julie Faul.

Girls’ GolfSECTIONS: PCS Falcons Girls‘ Golf team captured their 2nd consecutive Section Championship to earn a berth in the MN State tournament. Congratulations coaches and team!Park Christian 767, OTC 800, Pelican Rapids 877, Frazee 882Individual Results: Emily Doeden 177 (1st), Amy Jacobson 196 (5th)

STATE:The Girls’ Golf team competed in the State Tournament June 13 & 14 in Becker, MN! The team placed 4th, comprised of: Amy Jacobson (10th), Emily Doeden (10th), Grace Heinen (10th), Sarah Herlihy (12th), Amanda Strom (10th), and Maleah Stromme (11th). Emily Doeden tied for 2nd as an individual.Girls’ V Golf is coached by Dan Doeden and Lawton Burgstahler.

Jr High Girls’ GolfThe skies are bright ahead for the PCS Girls’ golf team as the Jr High team went undefeated their entire season, and each meet they participated in, they had the medalist (top score). Lawton Burgstahler is the coach of the Jr High team.Great job teams!

Boys’ GolfThe following Boys’ Golf awards were given out at the end of season banquet:Most improved: Alex DeringerMVP: Alex IversonCaptain‘s award: Alex Deringer

Thanks and congratulations to the seniors: Max Anderson, Grant Invie, Jacob Klug, Olson Langness, and Brandon Lien.Congratulations on a great season Falcons!Boy’s golf is coached by Luther Stueland and Tom Ysteboe.

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State Team

Emily D., second in state Junior High Team

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Junior High & Varsity Boys’ Team

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Girls’ TennisGirls’ Co-op Tennis (Shanley/OG/PCS) ended as State Consolation Team Champions and Taryn Nellermoe and her doubles partner finished in the top 8 in the ND State tournament! Congratulation Taryn and the Deacons!Taryn, a senior and captain of the team, was named MVP for Shanley tennis (22 wins on the season). Leah Jost, Eden Legatt, Talia Mercer, and Ariana Mercer played for the Shanley/OG/PCS co-op girls’ JV tennis team.Congratulations Team!

Girls’ SoccerShanley/OG/Park Christian Girls’ Soccer had a great season, going undefeated until the last week. Shanley/OG/PCS defeated Minot and Bismarck St. Mary‘s (2-1) to advance to the ND State Championship game against Fargo Davies, where they controlled play but fell to Fargo Davies by a score of 1-0. The team finished the season 12-3-4. PCS athletes Ashley Hansen (starting defender), Hannah Hansen (attacker), and Molly Metzger (keeper) played big minutes for the Deacons this season. Molly Metzger, Georgia Lodewyk, and Anika Carlson play for the Shanley/OG/PCS Co-op girls’ JV soccer team. JV ended their season with 2nd place in the JV Cup Finals. Congratulations girls!Our own 6th grade teacher, Mr. Hansen, is the coach.

Girls’ SoftballIngrid Swanson and Mady Reimche play on the co-op Shanley/OG/PCS girls‘ softball team:Mady received the Most Improved award. Ingrid was named MVP and made the All- EDC team.Congratulations girls!

PCS Trap TeamThe PCS Trap team participated in the State Championship in Alexandria, MN.The JV team (Cody Browning, Lance Lesmeister, Colin Kerrins, Colton Evert, Alex Niemi, and Ashton Payne) placed 2nd for our class at the state championship! Individual Spring Season Results:Casey Kremke (10th) - 2nd place Season Average Female for our conference. Braden Hagen (11th) and Lance Lesmeister (8th) made the top 25 male

shooters for our conference.Casey Kremke and Jadyn Rude (6th) made the top 25 female shooters for our conference. PCS had 14 shooters in the club this year (Alex Niemi, Ashton Payne, Braden Hagen, Casey Kremke, Cody Browning, Colin Kerrins, Colton Evert, Holden Tweten, Jadyn Rude, Karson Ferden, Lance Lesmeister, Maggie Waslaski, Parker Payne, and Tate Klug).

2nd grade Amerikids | PCS Traditions

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The Second grade classes presented AMERIKIDS to three Adult Living Homes: Touchmark, Eventide and RiverPointe.

A great end-of-the-year tradition at PCS - A band concert on the lawn! A new great tradition at PCS!

A graduation parade!

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nCongratulations Class of 2029!

Kindergarten graduation is an exceptional program at Park Christian. Students recite scripture, sing songs, receive a diploma and character

award, and wear graduation caps. We are very proud of the class of 2029!

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Summer Office HoursThe PCS Office will be open from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Fridays.We are here all summer to assist you!Still enrolling K-12th grades for 2017-2018!

Summer CampsAll registration forms are available at ParkChristianSchool.org/Athletics/Summer Camps.POPS Volleyball CampJuly 17-18, for incoming 5th-8th grades and incoming 9th-12th grades. Football camps• Junior High, July 24-27, 3:30-5:30 pm • Elementary, July 24-27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm• Senior High, July 28-30 at Bemidji State University***Due to MSHSL Rules: No Coach Contact week and gym resurfacing will be July 3-7.Volleyball Buddies CampAugust 7-9, for incoming 2nd-5th grades.

Position OpeningFull-Time Elementary Principal Job description and Staff application are available at ParkChristianSchool.org/position opening.Interested applicants should submit application documents to Park Christian School, Attn: Kaitlyn Cornell or at kcornell@parkchristianschool.org.

Thursdays, July 13 & August 10, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, PCS PlaygroundPlay days will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Leadership Past and PresentA huge thanks to the Parent Association leadership team for all their commitment and dedication to the kids, faculty, and families of PCS!Carmen Lodewyk – President (4 years)Alicia Miller – Secretary (2 years)Jackie Benson – Treasurer (2 years)Paula Harms – Grade Captain Coordinator (3 years and holding) Amy Legatt—Hold ‘em Over Coordinator - treats for board meetings (3 years and holding)Donna Herlihy— Family Fare and Country Hearth Bread coordinator (5 years)Amanda Aakre – Labels for Education (3+ years and holding)Stephanie Lien – box top coordinator (years!) Jennifer Krause and Amanda Goodman – box top coordinators (recently took this over)Donna Sandman and Karen Koslowsky - Rummage sale coordinators (2 years)

2017-2018 PA BoardWe are delighted to announce the leadership team for 2017-18:President: Julie CarlsonVice President: Abby FisherSecretary: Amanda Goodman Treasurer: YOUR NAME HERE! =)If you would like to be involved, please contact one of these ladies.

Rummage Sale ReportThanks for donating items, helping, and buying treasures at the Rummage sale. It brought in $1304 for the PCS PA. A special thanks to Donna Sandman and Karen Koslowky (and their kids!) for running the sale.

There was an Olympian in the house! Janet Cobbs led a camp with the high school volleyball team. Janet is a 3-time All-American player of the year from NDSU (1985-1989), USA National Team member (1989-1994), Olympic (1992) and World Championship (1991) Bronze Medalist, Pro Athlete, with over 25 years of coaching experience. The team was excited to learn from her.

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THE PCS IMPACT www.ParkChristianSchool.org Since 1981SERVING FAITHFULLY

Mrs. Isaak (English teacher) and her dad were visiting Chick Fil-A in Maple Grove recently. Her dad was wearing a Park Christian hat. He ended up connecting with a 2006 PCS grad. The alum told him that he loved the school! What a fun connection! Wearing PCS spirit wear makes an impact!

President’s Volunteer Service AwardBraden Hagen, PCS 11th grader, received the 2017 President’s Volunteer Service Award. This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country on behalf of President Barack Obama. Congratulations Braden. We are proud of you!

Reading Buddies

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