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APRIL/JUNE 2013
Commencement
ceremonies held
in Events Center
The components of the ceremonies were familiar, but the setting
in the new activity center added
a specialness to the Commencement exercises May 19. The spaciousness, the newness, the temperate climate, the acoustics and
excellent sound system – all were
elements for deep thankfulness
throughout the day.
Baccalaureate began with a prelude by Heather Deal. The staff
and seniors marched in to “Trumpet Time” by the Crusader Band.
After the welcome by Andrew
Boersma and invocation by
Daniel Paul, the Crusader Choir
directed by Kevin Waller sang
“Give Thanks.”
Kindergarten graduates Jimmy
Burma and Owan Watson were
presented their diplomas by
Superintendent Jason Watson and
teacher Megan Hall.
Seniors Kaylee Goeringer and
Shanna Moreland poked fun at
their classmates, giving special
remembrances of each, during the
Senior Reflections. Israel Appel
and DJ Beckwith continued with
light-hearted tributes to each of
the staff. The power point presentation of the senior class reviewed
their friendships and memories
made over the years.
A spiritual time of congregational worship was led by the
SBA Worship Team directed by
Craig and Lori Brockel.
The special speaker, Ken Shay
from Pierre, SD, told the seniors
that basic training is over – they
are going out to battle now. Using
1 Peter 1:13, Shay had three goals
he encouraged the seniors to
adopt. First, upon leaving SBA
and their homes, they need to
find a church home where truth
is a Person, Jesus. Second, they
need to realize love is the great-
During a brief stoppage of the rain, the seniors expressed their joy at graduating.
est virtue and the power of love
keeps one fighting. Finally he
encouraged them to find Christian
fellowship in order to stay strong.
He ended with a moving poem
Hakuna Matata theme
of Junior/Senior Banquet
A rainbow of colors from the senior girls’ dresses was displayed as the
class posed before the banquet.
“Hakuna Matata” means “No
Worries.” These words from
the movie The Lion King were
chosen as the theme for the 2013
Junior/Senior Banquet held April
19. However, the J/S theme was
based on Matthew 6:25-34.
Ethan Hammer said, “I really
loved the way the juniors incorporated the theme of Hakuna
Matata. It reminded me that we
don’t have to worry because God
is in control.”
While SBA grounds were snow-
covered, there were no worries
at the View in Pierre, SD, where
there was bare ground, some
green grass, and temperatures
warm enough for the traditional
outside pictures.
The Grand March began at 6.
After all were seated, junior Elissa
Stiegelmeier welcomed the group
and gave thanks for the meal.
Everyone helped themselves
to delicious prime rib, mashed
potatoes, salad, corn, and rolls.
Dessert was attractive cupcakes
in four flavors made by Becky
Stiegelmeier and Lisa Deal.
David Paul said, “The meal was
most amazing. The prime rib was
slow cooked to perfection . . . The
many flavors of delicate cupcakes
were rich and very delicious.”
Allison Deal introduced the
speaker Rocky Moxley from
Selby, SD. He continued the
theme by encouraging the students to not worry. Moxley
(con’t page 7 Hakuna)
about the calm before the storm.
“I need a Savior who is the calm
before the storm.”
Jamie McClain gave the benediction after which the recession-
al “I Sing the Mighty Power of
God” was played by the Crusader
Band.
After lunch, prepared by the
(con’t page 5 Grads)
TN3 test
scores
high
by Jason Watson
This was the second year that
SBA administered the Terra Nova
3 (TN3) test to all students. You
may recall that the Association of
Christian Schools International
(ACSI) switched to the TN3 test
last year after using the Stanford
Achievement Test for a number
of years.
This year SBA’s mean scale
scores exceeded the national
norm group in every subject area
in grades 9-12. Since our elementary classes are so small (five
or fewer students in each grade K
through 8) the comparisons there
are not very accurate since the
performance of one student can
greatly skew the overall score
(for better or for worse). However, the elementary and middle
school students did very well this
year, too, particularly in reading
and language arts.
(con’t page 7 TN3)
KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY
in CONCERT!
With the SBA choir!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 | 7:00 PM
THE CORN PALACE
MITCHELL, SD
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News
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Clean-a-thon nets much trash, donations
by Cheryl McClain
Clean-a-thon was postponed due
to snow April 24. Even though
the weather was cold on May 1st,
it was decided to get the cleaning done since the end of the year
was soon coming. Many students
and staff were disappointed not to
have the picnic at the Miller Park.
Instead, morning classes were
held and the “picnic lunch” was
enjoyed in the dining hall.
Students and staff cleaned
ditches in the afternoon. There
were some spots that couldn’t be
cleaned due to standing water.
The students brought back “ditch
items” that were voted on to find
Although the day was cloudy
and cold, some students and staff
found joy in the Clean-a-thon.
Jessie Harrison, Campus Pastor Jim Hofman and Chidima
Egeruoh still had smiles for the
camera.
which was the Most Valuable,
Most Useful, and Most SBA
Colors. Joseph Lopez found the
most valuable item which was an
unopened package with a tail light
for a vehicle. Mr. Burma found a
useful tire wrench and Mr. Pedersen found a candy wrapper with
SBA colors.
Approximately 20 miles of
ditches are cleaned in the fall and
spring for a total of 40 miles. The
total income for Clean-a-thon
2013 was $19,191 compared
to last year’s total of $16,400.
Cheryl McClain, coordinator,
expressed appreciation for all
who generously gave to Clean-athon.
Harkins celebrate 50
years in Brazil
by Jason Burma
Skip Harkins graduated from
Sunshine Bible Academy in
1956 and by 1963 he was serving
Christ as a missionary in Brazil.
Through the years his ways of
ministering may have changed
but not his desire for the people
of Brazil to know Jesus Christ as
their Savior.
For the first few decades Skip
and Betty had a riverboat ministry and they would travel up and
down the river spreading God’s
Word to the different tribes that
used the river for travel and sus-
tenance. As time passed, Skip and
Betty spent more time teaching
and growing the young believers’
faith. They also used friendship
evangelism to advance the cause
of Christ among their community,
helping out with the everyday
things in life. This was an effective tool in building trust among
the community.
As they advanced in age, it got
harder for them to travel, but they
have still continued their ministry
as they have worked with the local
believers in the knowledge and in
the translation of God’s Word into
A great day to be out and running - these youngsters enjoy a race during the Pre-K activities.
Sun shines on Track and Bible
by Heidi Seaman
A beautiful day, additional
room (in the new activity center),
and 101 students all contributed
to make Track and Bible Day,
May 3, a great event. Fifty-two
families were represented -- that
number included SBA students
and families.
Eighteen of those participated
in the pre-K activities which
were designed by Natasha Smith
(a home school mom). Melinda
Schroeder and Ethan Hammer
helped out with that group. All
activities were based on “the fruit
of the spirit.” Games included
fruit hopscotch, pin the fruit on
the tree, fruit toss, watermelon
roll, banana balance, and a coloring activity where kids were able
to take home a basket with ‘fruit’
Fifth graders Jace Burma and
Ross Engle earned superior ratings at the April 27 music contest
in Miller. They joined other 5-8
grade students in the competition.
Kevin Waller, SBA music director, is their teacher. Burma played
a baritone and Engle played a
trumpet.
Jace Burma and Ross Engle with
teacher Kevin Waller display
their blue ribbons.
Holly Friesen
Senior Girls’ Tea
Skip and Betty Harkins celebrated their 50 years of ministry in
Brazil.
their language. Over the Christmas season all of Skip and Betty’s
children along with their Brazilian brothers and sisters joined in
celebrating with them the past 50
years of service Skip and Betty
have had in Brazil.
labeled with the attributes.
In the track and field portion,
five records were broken this
year.
100 yd Dash - 5th grade Shariah
Brockel 14.19
100 yd Dash - 6th grade Jace
Burma 13.72
Long jump - 5th grade Shariah
Brockel 11’7”
Long jump - 5th grade Teigan
Clark 12’9”
Long jump - 3rd grade Emily
Konechne 10’5”
515 ribbons were given to the
participants (not including pre-K
activity).
Coordinator Heidi Seaman
said, “It was a wonderful day all
around. It seemed very busy from
a coordinator’s perspective, but I
believe it ran very smoothly. I was
very thrilled that Dalton Hinman
(whom we have been praying for)
came with his family. I was also
exceptionally pleased with the
help from staff, students, moms,
and a few from the community!
I think everyone had a very good
time.”
Plan Today,
Give Now or Later
Elementary students earn
superior at music contest
Enjoying the fellowship of the tea
are (from left) Lindsey Hettich,
Kaylee Goeringer, Shanna Moreland, Megan Hall, Terra Burley,
Jessica Clowdis and April Teel.
If SBA is close to your heart and
it’s important to you to support
our mission, you may be interested in these creative ways to
benefit us far into the future that
don’t affect your budget today.
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the website:
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Senior girls were honored at the
annual Senior Girls’ Tea May 2.
Kristina Watson hosted the event.
Mothers of seniors and other
ladies on campus were invited to
join the girls. A variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres were served.
Holly Friesen, sister of Kristina, spoke to the girls about
purity, using two paper hearts
as an example. If the hearts are
glued together, they do not separate cleanly when pulled apart.
Friesen related this to sexual
relationships outside of marriage
when the relationship ends. Both
parties leave part of themselves
with their former partner.
Friesen is a medical missionary
to Ukraine and is involved in prolife ministry there.
The Ashley Hall recital has been
rescheduled for Tuesday, August 27.
Pierre area winners are Jimmy Burma, Owan Watson, Jakki Burma,
Dylan Hass, Cassidy Watson, Tierney Connell, Travis Hass, Shariah
Brockel and Ross Engle.
Elementary active in learning, contests
by Sherry Van Zee
Every two to three weeks the
K-3rd grades and the 4th-6th
grades meet to tabulate their
reading pages and receive their
rewards by moving from one station to another on the SD Reading Challenge chart. Ann Price
from Ag in the Classroom came
and shared about different types
of soil in SD, the water cycle, and
branding of cattle.
In April Holly Freisen, a medical missionary, visited and shared
about the culture of Ukraine.
Donna Smith from Voice of the
Martyrs shared a video about
Gladys Aylward, a missionary to
China. Also in April Darrelynn
Tutt presented a lesson on poetry
for the classes.
The students participated in
the contests with the SD Read-
ing Council. All students read
and recorded pages for the Reading Challenge. The middle grades
also sent some Young Authors
and Young Illustrators entries.
SBA had thirteen winners with
the local council: kindergartners
Jimmy Burma, Owan Watson; 3rd
grade Dylan Hass, Jakki Burma;
4th grade Cassidy Watson; 5th
grade Shariah Brockel; 6th grade
Travis Hass.
In the Young Authors competition Ross Engle, Shariah Brockel
and Tierney Connell won. Young
Illustrators’ winners were Cassidy Watson, Shariah Brockel and
Travis Hass. The winning entries
were sent to the State Reading
Council where SBA had two winners – Shariah Brockel and Travis
Hass.
Opinion
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From our
administrator
Jason Watson
I do not know where the time went, but the 2012-13 school year is over. On Sunday, May 19, we graduated the
twenty-one young men and women of the Sunshine Bible Academy Class of 2013, students from families in South
Dakota as well as Colorado, Nebraska, New York, Japan and South Korea. Those twenty-one graduates will spread
out across the country next year to continue their studies, attending schools including the University of MassachusettsAmherst, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County and George Washington University on the east coast, Moody
Bible Institute, Association Free Lutheran Bible School, South Dakota State University, Dakota State University, Dordt
College and Grace University in the Midwest, and Sassoon Academy and Washington Institute of Technology on the
west coast. Please keep them in your prayers.
The end of a school year often brings other transitions, too, and this year will be no different. Peggy Stacey and Sherry
Van Zee are retiring after serving very capably as high school English and upper elementary teacher respectively. Matt
DeRenzo did a great job as a resident supervisor in the boys’ dorm this year, but he is getting married this summer and
will not be returning to SBA in the fall. And, Gaylen and Benita Engle are also moving on to new opportunities in Rapid
City to be closer to family. We appreciate the great jobs they did, too, as Head of Maintenance and Head Cook respectively. Lastly, Matt Van Zee will not be coaching the girl’s basketball team next year, as he pursues college courses
toward a career in education. Please pray for each of these members of the Sunshine family as they begin the next phase
of their lives, and pray that the Lord will direct just the right people to SBA to fill the thus-far-unfilled positions these
individuals have vacated.
Around this time last year I wrote in this space about the addition of an art instructor to our faculty and a new partnership with Central Christian College of Kansas that would allow SBA juniors and seniors to earn college credit while
taking courses at SBA. Terra Burley did a great job teaching art to all of the elementary and middle school students and
to twenty high school students enrolled in Art I. As for the partnership with CCCK, ten students took one or more of the
six dual enrollment courses that were offered, earning a combined total of fifty-seven college credits. We are excited to
expand our dual enrollment offerings next year with two or three more courses.
There are a couple of other exciting additions coming next year, too. SBA has joined the American Welding Society
to become an AWS Level 1 certifying site through the SENSE Training and Testing Program. SBA’s welding program
is under the supervision of Industrial Arts teacher Todd Seaman. We will also be offering two sections of an Intro to
Agriculture course as part of starting an FFA chapter at SBA. SBA will be the first private school in South Dakota to
offer FFA. This new effort will be led by Dean of Students Andrew Boersma.
Thank you for your support of Sunshine Bible Academy. Please continue to keep the school in your prayers throughout the summer. We are praying and trusting that the Lord will direct many new students to SBA next year. If you know
anyone who might be interested in attending SBA, please send them our way!
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SBA
Foundation
David Paul,
Chairman
Hi, got time to chat?
Webster’s dictionary defines the word meaningful as “having a purpose: significant , <a ~ life>”. Nine years ago come August, I was
participating in some work projects at Sunshine, removing one of the
original three apartment buildings and cleaning up the remains of one
that was destroyed by fire. Three new house trailers had been purchased and were being hooked up. I remember a car parking at one of
the new homes. A woman got out of this car which was loaded to the
roof with possessions. A second car also brought a person or two and
was filled to the roof. This was moving day for Peggy Stacey. She had
landed a job at SBA. No! There is more to it than that.
Peggy Stacey had been recently widowed. Her children were raised.
Brookings, SD, was her home and a good position at a local bank was
her occupation. Why was Peggy selling her home, quitting her job and
moving to SBA? As Peggy settled into her new home, we exchanged a
short visit now and again. What I learned from this quiet and reserved
woman was this: “I have come here because I want to do something
more ‘meaningful’ with my life than the 8 to 5 job I had at the bank.”
And the past nine years have been just that: “meaningful.”
There are no 8 to 5 jobs at Sunshine. Peggy’s life became filled with
students needing to be taught “God’s Truth for Today’s Youth” through
her teaching English, drama, looking after the library plus editing this
Crusader. SBA needed Peggy and Peggy needed Sunshine. And God
blessed this match.
Age is not a factor in searching to do something “meaningful” with
our lives. Hopefully each new graduate you see here in the Crusader
will do just that. As for the rest of us, if what we are doing and supporting is in obedience to God’s call, it is well worth doing or supporting!
Thank you, Peggy Stacey, for your years of defining “meaningful.”
from
Steve Frusher
Director of the
Livestock Program
How swiftly and unexpectedly
life can change! What started out
as a father-son Saturday morning
fishing trip turned into a nightmare of doctors, hospitals and
medical decisions. Several weeks
ago, our daughter Steph called
us from Chicago to tell us that
our son Vance and his three sons
had been in a traumatic automobile accident. All she knew was
that the doctor was working on
an open fracture on Vance’s leg,
but she could not find out any
news about the three boys. After
prayer and several emotional roller-coaster phone calls, we found
out that the boys were alive and
that the two youngest were being
air-lifted to the University of Chicago Hospital to be close to pediatric surgeons. We immediately
headed to Chicago and arrived
12 hours later. By this time,
Vance had had surgery to fix his
fractured leg. He also had three
broken ribs, a possible punctured
lung, a broken nose, and a shoulder injury. The three boys all
ended up with broken bones, but
all three are healing properly and
rapidly.
After a week in Chicago, we
headed home and stopped at
daughter Jean’s in Harrisburg,
SD. Preparing to go back to
Selby the next morning, my wife
Margaret fell coming down the
steps and broke her ankle. The
next stop was the emergency
room and surgery.
We thank all of you for your
prayers in behalf of Vance and his
family and for Margaret. They
will all heal in God’s timing. We
praise God for sparing the lives
of our son and grandsons. As we
prayed all the way to Chicago,
we could sense your prayers also.
Philippians 4:6-7 says that we are
to “be anxious for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be known to God and the
peace of God, which surpasses all
comprehension will guard your
hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
We needed our hearts and minds
guarded with God’s peace as we
went through that experience in
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Chicago and with Margaret in
Sioux Falls.
In the midst of all of this, God
allowed us to sell our house in
Selby and find a house in Rapid
City.
God’s faithfulness and
timing does surpass all comprehension.
Thanks to all who are participating in the cattle program in spite
of dry weather, lack of feed, and
poor water availability. What
a blessing that God has provided needed moisture during the
middle of May throughout much
of South Dakota. At the time of
this article, all the cow-calf pairs
have been placed. Thank you for
your sacrifice and obedience to
God’s leading.
It was good to connect with
many of you at SBA graduation and to listen to the inspiring
speakers. The new facility was
well utilized and helpful. All of
these bring glory to God.
Thanks Peggy Stacey for your
help with the articles. You will be
missed on your retirement.
You may now make contributions to SBA through
“Almost counts in horseshoes...but not in budgets! We are almost
to the end of our fiscal year, and right now we will almost balance
the budget. Please consider making a gift before June 30 to help us
finish the year in the black.”
The Crusader is published four times a year by Sunshine Bible
Academy. It is mailed bulk rate from Madison, SD. Letters to the
editor are welcome but will be printed as space allows and must be
signed. News concerning alumni is welcome.
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The Crusader is mailed free of charge to the parents of students,
alumni, financial supporters, and friends of the school.
Various students in the English classes and staff write for the Crusader. Advisor: Peggy Stacey
SBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, or
gender.
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The Classes
Hope Anderson
Israel Appel
SaDo Ban
Donald J. Beckwith
Brady Brockel
Hope Taryn Anderson is the
daughter of Chet and Amanda
Anderson of Shadehill, SD. Hope
has attended SBA one year and
plans to attend Association Free
Lutheran Bible School in Minneapolis this fall.
Israel Reuben Appel is the son
of Mark and Virginia Appel from
Hitchcock, SD. Israel has attended SBA five years. His two older
brothers, Isaac (‘06) and Isaiah
(‘08), are alumni. Israel plans to
work with his father this summer
and then attend SDSU in Brookings to pursue a degree in nursing.
SaDo Louis Ban is the son of
Sun Hee-Kim and Gi Sung-Ban
of Korea. SaDo has attended
SBA two and one-half years and
has been accepted at Moody Bible
Institute in Chicago for this fall.
Donald James Beckwith is
the son of Paul and LuAnne
Beckwith of Pierre, SD. He has
attended SBA four years and has
one sister Cassie who finished
her sophomore year here. DJ’s
two older sisters, Erica (‘09) and
Andrea (‘11) are also graduates
of SBA. His mom LuAnne is a
1983 graduate. DJ plans to attend
Dordt College in Sioux Center,
Iowa, to major in criminal justice
with a minor in political science
and to play football.
Brady Cole Brockel is the son
of Craig and Lori Brockel of
Mobridge, SD. He has attended SBA six years. His brother
Tyson graduated in 2009 and his
siblings Jaden and Shariah are
current students. Brady plans to
study mechanical engineering at
SDSU in Brookings.
Tayte Clark
Jessica Clowdis
Chibueze Egeruoh
Chidima Egeruoh
Kaylee Goeringer
Tayte Clark is the son of Pat
and Barb Clark from Meadow,
SD. He has attended SBA for four
years and has a brother Trig who
currently attends. Tayte is planning to attend Sheridan Community College in Sheridan, WY, to
study welding. He will eventually return to SD to work on the
family ranch.
Jessica Clowdis is the daugher of Janeen Lane and Chris
Mongar of Sterling, CO. She has
been at SBA three years. Jessica
will attend Grace University in
Omaha and will major in general
psychology.
Chibueze Ray Egeruoh is the
son of Fabian and Helen Egeruoh
of Laurelton, NY. He has attended
SBA for three years, two of those
with his twin sister Chidima.
His older brother Chukwuemeka
graduated in 2009. Chibueze
plans to attend the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst and
major in molecular biology and
biochemistry.
Chidima Egeruoh is the daughter of Fabian and Helen Egeruoh
of Laurelton, NY. She joined her
twin brother Chibueze here for
her junior and senior years. Her
older brother Chukwuemeka
graduated in 2009. Chidima plans
to attend the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Kaylee Goeringer is the daughter of Todd and Cindy Goeringer
of Belle Fourche, SD. She has
attended SBA two and one-half
years. Kaylee plans to attend
Sheridan College for elementary
education.
Nolan Hamilton
Ethan Hammer
Ruri (Bonnie) Lee
Soo Jae Lee
Shanna Moreland
Nolan Hamilton is the son of
Laura Hamilton and Scott Barnt
of Lakeside, NE. He has attended SBA two years. His brother
Tucker has been attending SBA
and his brother Zane plans to
come in the fall. His mom graduated from here in 1987. Nolan
is going to trade school to be a
power line technician.
Ethan James Hammer is the son
of Rick and Kitty Vander Wey of
Valentine, NE, and Jay Hammer
of Greene, IA. He has attended
SBA all four years. He plans to
attend Lake Washington Institute
of Technology, Kirkland, WA, for
the Culinary Arts program to earn
an Associate of Applied Science
Degree.
Ruri Lee is the daughter of
Sang Moon Lee and Hee Ja Cho
of Korea. She has attended SBA
three years and plans to study at
the Sassoon Academy in California.
Soo Jae Lee is the son of Jungchul Lee and Mi-Sook Kim of
Seoul, Korea. Soo Jae has attended SBA three years and will join
the Republic of South Korea
Marine Corps.
Shanna Moreland is the daughter of Quint and Jody Moreland
of Red Owl, SD. She has attended
SBA four years and follows her
siblings Seth (‘07), Sage (‘08),
and Jake (‘11) in graduation. Her
younger brother Quint will attend
this fall. Shanna is undecided as
to what path to take this fall.
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Feature
Daniel Pedersen
Hanwoong Ryu
Philip Seaman
Daniel Pedersen is the son
of Greg and Paula Pedersen of
Miller. He attended SBA all
13 years of school. Samuel and
Sarah are still students here and
Joel (‘12), Emily (‘10), and Grace
(‘07) are alumni. His father Greg
graduated in 1978. Daniel plans
to attend SDSU in Brookings to
major in math educaion.
Hanwoong (Justin) Ryu is the
son of Chi Suk Ryu and Mee
Kyung Kim of Seoul, Korea.
Hanwoong has attended SBA
four years. He will attend George
Washington University this fall to
study linquistics and psychology.
Philip Seaman is the third child
of Todd and Heidi Seaman (of
Miller) to graduate from SBA. He
follows Stephanie (‘08) and Ricky
(‘10). Siblings Staci, Daniel and
Renee currently attend here.
His father Todd attended SBA
but moved from the area before
graduation. Philip plans to attend
DSU this fall.
Gracia Burnham
Ken Shay
A fun trio: Tayte Clark, Daniel Pedersen, Justin Ryu
David So
Abby Sybesma
Nathan Yost
David So of Toyko, Japan, is
the son of Kyho So and Minnim
Jeong. David attended SBA four
years and will follow his sister
Rebekah (‘12) in graduation.
David plans to attend college in
the U.S. to become a pilot or to
study business.
Abby Christina Sybesma is the
daughter of Joel and Susan Sybesma of Platte, SD. She attended
SBA two years. Her brother Zach
is a student here. Abby plans to
become a CNA or go to Grace
Adventures.
Nathan Louis Yost is the son
of Randy and Joy Yost of Hayes,
SD. He has attended SBA for four
years. His mom Joy graduated in
1976 and his dad Randy in 1974.
Nathan plans to attend Lake Area
Tech for aviation mechanics.
Kindergartners Owan Watson and Jimmy Burma joined their teacher Megan Hall before the ceremony
began in which they received their “diploma” during the Baccalaureate Service.
(Grads from page 1) kitchen
staff, Friends of Sunshine met in
the chapel.
Commencement began with a
prelude played by Andrew Shumake. The processional was the
traditional “Pomp & Circumstance” played by the Crusader
Band. During the welcome by
Jason Watson, attendees who had
graduated from the old Quonset
were recognized, followed by
those who graduated in the “old”
gym. Past and present members
of the school board, the advisory
board and staff were recognized.
Campus Pastor Jim Hofman
gave the invocation. The Crusader Choir then spread throughout the room and sang a moving
“There Is a Redeemer.”
Kevin Waller presented the
Kea Ufen Dearing Scholarship
to senior Brady Brockel. The E.
Stanley Morgan Scholarship was
awarded to Daniel Pedersen. DJ
Beckwith received the Citizenship Award and Brady Brockel
received the highest award given
to a graduating senior, the Crusader Award.
Jason Burma presented the Hall
of Fame Award to Gaylen and
Laela Van Zee. Brady Brockel
gave the Salutatory Address followed by Daniel Pedersen giving
the Valedictory Address. The
senior class set the tone for the
featured speaker by singing “For
All the Saints.”
Gracia Burnham spoke to the
seniors, encouraging them to
think about “What is the plan for
reaching the world?” She encouraged them in whatever area they
chose to pursue God’s plan for
them. Since her ordeal in the Philippine jungle as a captive of the
Taliban, she has come to realize
God’s ways aren’t her ways. She
stated that God took her strong
husband Martin and left the weak
Gracia to do His work. Four of
her captors have become Christians and to that she said, “Wow!
God did that.” She left the seniors
with the thought that some day
when their stories are told, they
will also be able to say, “God did
that.”
Superintendent Watson presented the seniors with their diplomas
and the ceremony closed with
the Crusader Choir singing “The
Lord Bless You and Keep You,”
the benediction by Kent LaDue,
and the recessional “Nun Danket”
by the Crusader Band.
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Sports
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Brockel earns two state titles, Outstanding Athlete
Boys’ track team places 7th at state
(Back) Boys’ track coach Jamie McClain, Connor Beeman, DJ Beckwith, Daniel Pedersen, Brady Brockel, David Paul, Malachi Clark,
Jaden Brockel, Daniel Paul, Soo Jae Lee. (Front) David So (stats),
Nolan Hamilton, Tucker Hamilton, Reagan Erickson (stats).
Senior Brady Brockel took the 1st place stand for two events - the 400M Dash and the 800M Run. He was
also named the State B Outstanding Male Athlete.
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
REGION 3B 5/16
200M Dash - 5th Nolan Hamil-
ton
400M Dash - 1st Brady Brockel
800M Run - 1st B Brockel, 8th Denver Paul
1600M Run - 3rd Jaden Brockel
300M Hurdles - 8th Denver Paul
400M Relay - 6th Connor Beeman, Chibueze Egeruoh, Soo Jae Lee, Tucker Hamilton
800M Relay - 5th Beeman, DJ Beckwith, N Hamilton, Egeruoh
1600M Relay - 1st Beckwith, N Hamilton, Lee, B Brockel
3200M Relay - 2nd David Paul, B Brockel, J Brockel, Beckwith
1600M Medley - 3rd Beeman, T Hamilton, David Paul, Malichi Clark
STATE TRACK RESULTS
4x800 Relay - 4th David Paul, B Brockel, J Brockel, Beckwith
400 M. Dash - Prelim: Brady Brockel qualified for final with fastest time - 50.28
Final: B Brockel 1st ( 49.61 School Record)
800 M. Run - Brady Brockel 1st (1:58.41)
4x400 Relay - 3rd Beckwith, N Hamilton, Lee, B Brockel
2nd annual Crimson vs.
Gold game held
Shanna Moreland refereed the Crimson vs. Gold elementary basketball
game. Dylan Hass (Gold) charges down the court with the ball.
by Jaden Brockel
The second annual SBA Crimson vs. Gold elementary basketball game took place April 18. The
teams consisted of students from
grades K-6th. The Crimson team
was coached by Jaden Brockel,
assisted by Malachi Clark. The
Gold team was coached by Lucas
Hall.
Each team had seven players.
The game was very enjoyable to
watch and very exciting as the
young athletes played their hearts
out. Although the final score was
Crimson defeating Gold 12-10,
the young athletes still had a blast
and look forward to next year’s
basketball season.
SEASON BEST
PERFORMANCES
100M Dash Egeruoh 11.9
200M Dash N Hamilton 24.3
400M Dash B Brockel 49.37 @ State Meet*
800M Run B Brockel 1:58.17 @ State Meet
1600M Run J Brockel 5:14.9
3200M Run Christopher Hass 12:34.2
110 Hurdles Daniel Pedersen 18.8
300 Hurdles Denver Paul 49.5
Shot Put Israel Appel 28’2”
Discus Appel 78’3”
Long Jump Beeman 16’ 1 1/2”
Triple Jump Pedersen 36’11 1/2”
400 Relay Beeman, Egeruoh, Lee, T Hamilton 48.7
800 Relay Egeruoh, N Hamilton, Beckwith, B Brockel 1:36.6
1600 Relay Beckwith, N Ham-
ilton, Lee, B Brockel 3:35.37 @ State Prelim*
3200 Relay David Paul, B Brockel, J Brockel, Beckwith 8:36.9
1600 Medley Lee, Egeruoh, N Hamilton, B Brockel 3:48.8
*Adjusted from FAT in Sioux
Falls
Coach McClain said, “As to a
summary of the season, I would
say that it was satisfying to see
the guys perform well at state
At the SD State Meet, Coach Jamie McClain received an award
for 25 years of coaching
after having run their first meet
just a month earlier due to the late
spring. They kept up a good attitude and worked hard through all
the bad weather days.”
Girls’ track highlights
Girls’ Track Highlights
281 CONFERENCE 5/7
100M Hurdles - Tricia Wilken 7th
300M Hurdles - Wilken 3rd
100M Dash - Hyunjae Park 9th
200M Dash - Wilken 2nd
Long Jump - Cassie Beckwith 6th
Discus - Sarah Pedersen 9th
400M Relay - 4th Grace Ellingson,
Chidima Egeruoh, Hyunjae Park, Pedersen
800M Relay - 5th Beckwith, Park, Egeruoh, Rebekah Konechne
1600M Relay - 5th Wilken, Konechne, Helena Ahn, Beckwith
Medley Relay - 5th Hope Ander-
son, Pedersen, Beckwith, Renee Seaman
1600M Run - Seaman 1st
3200M Run - Seaman 2nd
REGION 3B 5/16
100M Hurdles - Wilken 5th
300M Hurdles - Wilken 3rd
100M Dash - Beckwith 10th
400M Relay - 7th Anderson, Beckwith, Park, Pedersen
800M Relay - 7th Beckwith, Park, Egeruoh, Konechne
1600M Relay - 7th Wilken, Beck
with, Konechne, Seaman
Medley Relay - 7th Anderson, Pedersen, Ahn, Wilken
1600M Run - Seaman 4th
3200M Run - Seaman 3rd
(Above) Renee Seaman consistently did well in the long distance runs, the 1600M Run and
the 3200M Run.
(Above right) Cassie Beckwith
competed in both hurdles and
several running events.
(Right) Tricia Wilken just missed
going to the State Meet in the
300M Hurdles where she earned
3rd place at the Region Meet. She
also earned 5th place in the 100M
Hurdles and ran in the 1600M
Relay and Medley Relay.
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Alumni Memories
2013 Awards
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Social Studies: Justin Ryu
Math: Justin Ryu
Science: Daniel Pedersen
Bible: Jessica Clowdis
English: Daniel Pedersen
Steele Communications Scholarships:
Staci Seaman, freshman; Daniel Seaman,
sophomore; Erin Rogers, junior; Brady
Brockel, senior.
Right to Life Essay Contest winners:
1st - DJ Beckwith, 2nd - Ethan Hammer,
3rd - Brady Brockel
Spanish: Allison Deal
Computer-Keyboarding: Sami Rogers
Computers I & II : Philip Seaman
Industrial Arts: Tayte Clark
Art: Melinda Schroeder
FINE ARTS
Drama: Outstanding Oral Interper Brady Brockel;
Outstanding Actress-Allison Deal;
Outstanding Actor-Ethan Hammer
Music: 6 years Choir-Brady Brockel,
Daniel Pedersen
4 years Choir-DJ Beckwith, Ethan
Hammer, Justin Ryu
4 years Band-Justin Ryu
4 years Handbells-Justin Ryu
4 years All-State Choir-Brady Brockel
Outstanding Male VocalistBrady Brockel
Outstanding Female Vocalist- Allison
Deal
Outstanding Intrumentalist-Justin Ryu
Director’s Choice-Ethan Hammer
Kea Ufen-Dearing Character AwardErin Rogers
SPORTS
CROSS COUNTRY - Renee Seaman
placed at State Meet
VOLLEYBALL
Most Improved JV-Staci Seaman
Most Improved V-Shanna Moreland
Most Outstanding-Erin Rogers
Crimson & Gold-Cassie Beckwith
281 Conf.-Tricia Wilken
FOOTBALL
Hustle-Tayte Clark
Most Improved-David Paul
Most Tackles-DJ Beckwith
Crimson & Gold-DJ Beckwith
281 Conf. Honorable Mention-Brady
Brockel, Brian LaDue,
281 Conf. 1st Team-DJ Beckwith, Tayte
Clark
Academic All State-Brady Brockel, DJ
Beckwith
All State-DJ Beckwith
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Free Throw %-Tricia Wilken
Blocks-Sarah Pedersen
Steals-Tricia Wilken
Rebounds-Shanna Moreland
Points & Assists-Tricia Wilken
281 Conf. Honorable Mention-Shanna
Moreland
281 Conf. 2nd Team-Tricia Wilken
Most Oustanding JV-Jana Hunt
Most Improved-Cassie Beckwith &
Gina Park
Most Oustanding Defensive-Sarah
Pedersen
Most Outstanding-Tricia Wilken
Crimson & Gold-Tricia Wilken
Team Captains-Tricia Wilken & Shanna
Moreland
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Practice Hustle & Free Throw %
-Daniel Pedersen
Most Improved-Connor Beeman
2nd Semester Honor Roll
HIGHEST HONORS (4.0
GPA)
Grade 9: Staci Seaman
Grade 11: Erin Rogers
HIGH HONORS (3.643-3.999
GPA)
Grade 7: Renee Seaman
Grade 9: Isaac Clark, Denver
Paul, Sarah Pedersen, Samantha
Rogers
Grade 10: Cassie Beckwith,
Jaden Brockel, Malachi Clark,
Heather Deal, Reagan Erickson,
Rebekah Konechne, Daniel
Seaman
Grade 11: Helena Ahn, Allison
Deal, Hyunjae Park, Hyunsoo
Park, Elissa Stiegelmeier, Tricia
Wilken
Grade 12: Hope Anderson, DJ
Kitchen Needs
Flour sack dish towels
Bar mop towels
(Hakuna from page 1)
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News/Information
encouraged all to be lifted up and
joyful in the Lord (Matt 3:16). He
warned that after a good time, Satan
will tempt Christians to lose their joy.
Tricia Wilken said, “I really enjoyed
the speaker on this topic [of] not worrying. It was especially good for us
as high schoolers, I think, because we
do quite a bit of worrying and stressing.”
Mikeal Desta said, “I liked the
speaker because he spoke with such
a passion.”
The program continued with junior
Dalton Gerbracht reading the senior
predictions and the seniors reading
their wills to the juniors.
Erin Rogers said, “Dalton’s predic-
Beckwith, Brady Brockel,
Daniel Pedersen, Philip
Seaman
HONORS (3.0-3.642 GPA)
Grade 7: Christopher Hass,
Joshua Hofman, Samuel Pedersen
Grade 9: Sam Clark, Stetson
Erickson, Sierra Young
Grade 10: Jana Hunt, Andrew
Shumake
Grade 11: Noah Appel, Dalton
Gerbracht, David Paul, Melinda
Schroeder
Grade 12: Israel Appel, Sado
Ban, Chibueze Egeruoh, Chidima Egeruoh, Kaylee Goeringer,
Ethan Hammer, Shanna Moreland, Justin Ryu, David So
We would like to thank so many
SBA friends and family for a
great six years. We were blessed
to be a part of your children’s
lives and a part of this ministry
here. May God bless you all.
Gaylen and Benita Engle
tions could not have gone better! He
was very accurate when describing
the futures of the seniors, particularly
the one for Ethan Hammer whom he
said would be a famous chef.”
Gerbracht said, “The will that was
given to me from Israel Appel was
a roll of duct tape to hold myself
together during wrestling season.”
A mystery guest, Jason Burma,
accompanied by Jamie McClain,
sang - in Elvis style - special numbers
dedicated to the seniors.
Jessica Clowdis said, “My favorite part was Mr. Burma singing about
Tayte [Clark].”
Elissa Stiegelemeier closed the
evening with prayer.
Defensive Player & Assist/TurnoverBrady Brockel
Crimson & Gold-Jaden Brockel
281 Conf. Honorable Mention-Brian
LaDue
281 Conf. 2nd Team-Brady Brockel
WRESTLING
Rookie of the Year-Denver Paul
Breakout - Trig Clark
Most Improved-Ben Stiegelmeier
Most Outstanding-Tayte Clark
Roger Paul Award-Israel Appel
Senior Honor Athletes: Shanna
Moreland, DJ Beckwith, Brady Brockel,
Chibueze Egeruoh, Daniel Pedersen
Girls’ Dorm Leadership-Kaylee
Goeringer, Hope Anderson
Boys’ Dorm Leadership-DJ Beckwith
Gratis (kitchen)-Sami Rogers; Honorable Mention-Ethan Hammer
Gratis-Andrew Shumake; Honorable
Mention-Israel Appel, Denver Paul
E. Stanley Morgan Scholarship for
Math & Science-Allison Deal, Erin
Rogers, Elissa Stiegelmeier
Mia Philstrom Memorial ScholarshipJana Hunt
DILIGENCE-Jaden Brockel, Allison Deal, Elissa Stiegelmeier, Daniel
Pedersen
CHARACTER AWARDS
David-DJ Beckwith
Daniel-David Paul
Peter-Kaylee Goeringer
Barnabas-Tricia Wilken
Jonathan-Allison Deal
PERFECT ATTENDANCE-Jace
Burma, Joshua Hofman, Cassie
Beckwith, Jaden Brockel, Hyunsoo
Park,Daniel Pedersen
Employment
Opportunities
*Teacher for high school
English (grades 9-12), including grammar, literature and
speech.
*Male Resident Supervisor
for boys’ dormitory. Please
contact Andrew Boersma for
details.
*Development Director. This
individual will work along
side existing staff to cultivate relationships with SBA
families, alums and donors, to
build relationships with new
donors and to attract new students to the school. A complete
description is available on the
SBA website.
(Seniors from page 8)
Mr. Boersma and Mr. De Renzo
called everyone together for
praise and worship. David So and
SaDo Ban played guitar. Shortly
after, the track guys headed back
to campus while those not in track
stayed at the site to camp.
(TN3 from page 1)
For its own benefit, SBA looks
specifically at students who score
above average on the TN3. At SBA
this is defined as having a Total Score
of 84 or higher on the percentile rank.
SBA had twenty-five students receive
such a score, four in the elementary
school, and twenty-one in grades
7-12.
Since not all schools completing
the TN3 test take the Bible subtest,
the results for the Bible section are
reported differently than the other
sections, with students earning ratings of Advanced, Proficient, Basic or
Below Basic. SBA had a higher percentage of students ranked Advanced
in Bible than the ACSI national aver-
*****My best memories at SBA include hours of conversations with teachers and classmates that challenged me and encouraged me in my walk with Christ.
Stephanie
(Jardee) Banik 2001
******My best memories at SBA were formed around time spent with my classmates.
The friendships I formed with other guys as we spent countless hours in sport’s practice,
gratis, and dorm life was meaningful to me. The sense of Christian Community I experienced at SBA was a very positive experience.
Jeremy Banik, 1999
******Relationship; all the friends I made in school will live with me forever. They are
a part of me and my story.
Roby Bass, 1999
******Some of my best memories involved the Ministry Team traveling to perform,
forming close relationships with the team members. Some of the other memories come
from when the staff gave testimonies or chapels and got personal with us in their sharing.
Mashele (Banik) Simkins, 1997
******Meeting my husband! Joy (Bauer) Yost, 1976
*****Memories of the faculty and staff, Duane Snell, Harley Minnich, Dan Eggebraten,
Coach Pedersen, just to name a few, all left lasting impressions of Godly male role
models. Very cold long rides to basketball games in the “Bunnies.” Gaven Banik, 1970
*****When I first came to Sunshine I knew that this was where God wanted me to be
but I was scared that I wouldn’t fit in. I quickly found out that everyone here is just like
family and that I was accepted. Since I have come to Sunshine, I have become a stronger Christian and have had a tremendous growth in my faith and relationship with the
Lord. God has truly blessed me for coming to Sunshine and I am happy to call myself a
member of the Sunshine Family. Ethan Hammer, 2013
Gift Given By:
Memorials Received
In Memory/Honor of:
Given to General Fund
Dave & Sandi Bauman................................................................................Liz Stout
Carroll & Janis Brockel........................................................Janel Brockel Saunders
David & Janet Paul............................................................................Jim Hewett, Sr.
Jason & Kristina Watson.......................................................................Janet Watson
Jason & Kristina Watson.........................................................................Kay Friesen
Frances Ratzlaff....................................................................................Alvina Bauer
Marilyn Spaid........................................................................................Alvina Bauer
Delbert & Joyce Bauer..........................................................................Alvina Bauer
Adeline Rothenberger...........................................................................Alvina Bauer
John Whitney........................................................................................Alvina Bauer
William & Joan Cowell........................................................................Paul Mitchell
Dan & Carol Eggebraaten......................................................................Ronda Todd
Dan & Carol Eggebraaten...................................................................Allen Kellogg
Dan & Carol Eggebraaten.......................................................................Bev Macky
Bonnie Anderson..............................................................................................Sandi
Given to SBA Scholarship Fund
Robert & Janice Morgan..........................................E. Stanley Morgan Scholarship
Jack & Ramona Ufen...................................................Kea Ufen Dearing Memorial
Given to SBA Building Fund
Dave & Sandi Bauman................................................................................Liz Stout
Evan & Sandy Haar........................................................................Irene Hamburger
David & Janet Paul........................................................Harvey & Irene Hamburger
Harry & Ruth Burma............................................................................Benita Engle
Rich & Millie Richer............................................................................Ken Beswick
Rich & Millie Richer.....................................................................Jeanette Westphal
The following individuals gave memorials in memory of Ronda Todd:
Ron & Marcia Berg, Art & Cordelia Borth, Craig & Lori Brockel, Gene &
Leann Bruns, Darrell & Pam Daum, Kenneth & Jane Daum, Glen & Carla Eng, Scott & Amber Foth, Steve & Margaret Frusher, Kim Gisi,Neil &
Mary Lou Goucher, David & Barbara Gulk, Thomas & Esther Harmon,Paul
& Kim Hathaway, Kelly & Gwen Hettich, Albert & Tania Hinesh,Kay Cee
Hodson, Robert & Ruby Hollenbeck, Glenda Huse, Kathy HutchisonMarge
Hutchison, Terry & Julie Hutchison, W.D. & Rosa Lee Johnson,Paul &
Marilyn Kinsman, Tom & Nancy Lorenzen, Mt. View Christian,John & Michelle Nagel, Rod & Bev Oswald, David & Janet Paul,Virginia Pearson,
Leola Peterson, Rich & Millie Richer, Don & Darla Rogers, Lauren & Pat
Russell, Phil & Doris Mae Salem, James & Gloria Schaefer, Jim Seward,
Ken & Jean Shay, Shirley Shelbourn, Marsha Simons, Travis & Natasha
Smith, Kendall & Sharon Smith, Eric & Karrie Stroeder,Duane & Beverly
Tate, Joella Thorstenson, Dan Todd, Dave & Helen Trumble, Eugene &
Josephine Venner, Mark & Denisa Venner, Steve & Rosalie Walker,Jerry
Wattier, Roger & Kendra Weiss, Merlin & Dianne Weyer, John Whitney,
William & Phyllis Zimmerman
We are in need of quality dressers, desks, and couches for the
dorms. Contact Andrew Boersma if you have any items you
would be willing to donate or sell for a reasonable price.
age in grades K, 4, 7, 9, 11 and 12.
Finally, special mention should be
made of those students who scored in
the 99th percentile in individual subject tests. The 99th percentile is the
highest possible ranking, and SBA
had seventeen students score at that
level in a collective total of thirtytwo different subject tests. Within the
parentheses are the student’s grade
and subject test(s) in which each student scored in the 99th percentile.
Congratulations to Jimmy Burma
(K; Reading), Owan Watson (K;
Reading, Language, Math, Total
Score), Winnie Red Bird (2; Social
Studies), Renee Seaman (7; Vocabulary, Reading Composite, Language
Composite), Joseph Lopez (9; Vocab-
ulary), Staci Seaman (9; Math Computation, Math Composite), Heather
Deal (10; Language Mechanics,
Spelling), Reagan Erickson (10;
Spelling), Daniel Seaman (10; Mathematics), Andrew Shumake (10; Language Mechanics, Spelling), Noah
Appel (11; Language Mechanics),
David Paul (11; Language Mechanics), Erin Rogers (11; Reading, Language, Language Composite, Total
Score, Social Studies, Spelling),
Elissa Stiegelmeier (11; Language
Mechanics), Chidima Egeruoh (12;
Language Mechanics), Daniel Pedersen (12; Science), Justin Ryu (12;
Mathematics, Math Composite, Total
Score).
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Instrumentalists Jessie Harrison, Sarah Pedersen and Allison Deal.
Cast members Nathan Yost, Elissa Stiegelmeier, Heather Deal, Allison Deal, Emily Batiz, Ethan Hammer,
Elisa Hahne, Joseph Lopez and Noah Appel step off the Army Hymn as members of the military were
honored. Accompanists included Daniel Seaman, percussion, Music Director Kevin Waller, and Andrew
Shumake on saxophone.
Spring musical a celebration of America
A standing ovation showed the
audience’s appreciation for the
spring musical “We the Peoplethe Musical.” The musical, presented April 26, was a celebration
of America. Ten actors/singers
played various everyday people
who make up this great country.
Favorite patriotic anthems were
combined with uplifting compositions written for the musical
to render a 90 minute tribute to
remind the audience of America’s
history.
A committee of six – Allison Deal, Elissa Stiegelmeier,
Elisa Hahne, Andrew Shumake,
Ethan Hammer and Nathan Yost
– formed the center of the story
by discussing the Preamble to the
Constitution and how to use it as
a framework for a show. After
each phrase was discussed, the
lights shifted to various groups
who portrayed that phrase. Most
vignettes ended with music sung
by the actors.
During one musical number,
the members of the audience who
had served or are serving in a
branch of the US military were
recognized while their branch
hymn was sung. This portion concluded with the singing of “Star
Spangled Banner.”
Student musicians Daniel
Seaman and Andrew Shumake
joined Music Director Kevin
Waller to supply the accompaniment. Other actors included
Heather Deal, Emily Batiz, Joseph
Lopez and Noah Appel. The actors were assisted by the
tech crew consisting of Mikeal
Desta (sound), Melinda Schroeder (lights), Jessica Clowdis
(prompt) and Shariah Brockel
(music assistant).
Waller directed the music portion; the drama was coached by
Peggy Stacey and April Teel. A
special thanks to Craig Brockel
for assistance with the sound
system. The play was written by
Pat Cook and the music and lyrics
by Bill Francoeur.
Spring Concert
encourages thankfulness
Thankfulness – an attitude all
Christians should cultivate. On
the evening of May 10, the various
musical numbers presented at the
spring music concert reminded
the audience of this attitude. The
evening began with a musical by
the elementary students “Down
by the Creek Bank.” Through
various skits and songs the children emphasized the many areas
in which one should be thankful.
The Handbell Ensemble presented “Rejoice Greatly” followed by the Crusader Band playing “Nun Danket,” “This Little
Light of Mine,” and “Fortress
Variants.” Superintendent Jason
Watson joined the band (playing
the trumpet) in a modern arrangement of “Amazing Grace.”
The Men’s Ensemble continued the thankfulness theme with
“Sing to the Lord” and “Great is
Thy Faithfulness.” The Ladies’
Ensemble followed up with “God
Pedersen honored at luncheon
Senior Jessica Clowdis lights junior Tricia Wilken’s candle during the
Junior/Senior Dedication.
Seniors pass light
of leadership to juniors
The traditional Junior/Senior
Dedication Ceremony was held
May 9 in the chapel. Resident
Director Matt DeRenzo challenged the juniors to assume
the leadership position that the
seniors are now vacating with
their upcoming graduation. He
used Peter-the Rock as his example from the Bible.
The seniors each read a challenge to a junior student. This was
followed by the seniors lighting
a junior’s candle. Jason Watson
challenged the seniors to consider
this time as the beginning of the
rest of their lives. He encouraged
them to make careful decisions
and shared with them ten rules for
success based on the Bible.
Daniel Pedersen was honored for his hard work throughout his high school years at the
23rd Annual Academic Excellence Banquet in Pierre May 23.
Gov. Dennis Daugaard joined
in celebrating other graduating
seniors and encouraged them to
grow their own roots in South
Dakota. Hosted by the Associated
School Boards of South Dakota
and sponsored by the SD
Community Foundation and
Citibank, the banquet honored
more than 200 students from the
state’s public, private and tribal
Student Council
officers elected
Senior Daniel Pedesen and Gov.
Dennis Daugaard at the AAE
Banquet in Pierre.
schools which identify one student for every 100 graduating
seniors based on academic criteria.
Senior Boys’ Campout
by Ethan Hammer
Tuesday, April 30th, the senior
guys that were not in track,
accompanied by Mr. Hall, made
the twenty-mile drive out to the
Paulson ranch. Upon arrival, Mr.
Paulson led them out through the
gates and into a pasture, stopping
mid-way through to teach them
how to throw a boomerang. Once
this entertainment died out, how-
of Wonders” and “When They
Call My Name.” The Small
Vocal Ensemble performed the
popular “Elijah Rock” and “A
Gaelic Blessing.”
The Crusader Choir’s first
number, “Give Thanks,” featured
two student accompanists, Heather Deal on piano and Cassie Beckwith on violin, and the audience
was invited to join in the familiar hymn. The second number,
“Goin’ to the Holy City” featured
soloists Sarah Pedersen, Justin
Ryu, Allison Deal and Elissa
Stiegelmeier. This was followed
by “We Praise You, O God” and
“Hallelu.” The evening was climaxed by the choir spreading out
into the new gym and prayerfully
singing “There is a Redeemer.”
Music Director Kevin Waller
directed the concert and Craig
Brockel accompanied most numbers.
ever, they finished their trek to a
campsite nestled in a deep ravine,
with a small stream flowing down
the middle of it.
The guys set up their tents,
made a small fire, and set off to
explore and hunt small animals.
Later in the evening, the senior guys
that were in track arrived, ready to
enjoy the food and fellowship.
(Con’t page 7 Senior)
David Paul (above) was elected
Student Council president and
Reagan Erickson (below) was
elected vice-president during the
election held May 3. Paul won
over Trig Clark; Erickson ran unopposed.