Eagles Soar to 3A State Baseball Championship!
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Eagles Soar to 3A State Baseball Championship!
Santiam Christian Schools News Publication THE Eagle Eye HOME OF THE EAGLES Eagles Soar to 3A State Baseball Championship! AN INSIDE LOOK: 2 Photo by Jesse Skobou of the GT 4santiam breaks ground on new building! 4the oregonian cup – Santiam Honored Again! Superintendent 3News Briefs 4 Sports NEWS 5 New Building Q&A 6 Founders Focus 6 Faculty Focus 7 Alumni News 8 Coming events www.santiamchristian.org VOL. 10 | NO. 3 SUMMER 2010 From Stan Baker Superintendent Dear Friends, The 2009-10 school year is now history and it was a fantastic year. Thank you to our teachers, parents, and students for another awesome year. Class of 2010 I would like to pay special tribute to the 74 graduating seniors of the Class of 2010. You have blessed our school immensely, and we pray God’s richest blessing upon you in the next phase of your life. The baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies were just outstanding. The memories of that night will live long in my memory. Board Elections Our school board elections were held at the Annual Parent Meeting on May 26. Two board members are stepping down and we thank them for their faithful service to Santiam Christian: Greg Ropp (9 yrs.) and Bart Hendrix (3 yrs.). Newly elected members are Darryl Amick and Dave Mendenhall, and re-elected board members Bill Chambers and Sally Faddis. We are grateful for the leadership team God has brought together. Good-byes As this year ends, we will say good-bye to some very special teachers: Elementary Teachers: Dody Misek (13 yrs.), Debbie Herrold (6 yrs.) and Susan Bailey (1 yr.). Secondary Teachers: Virgil Gosser (16 yrs.), Jacki Ford (24 yrs.), and Bill Ford (30 yrs.). Support Staff: Jocelyn Beck, Ruth Quiring, Linda Hellesto, Tara Tuepker, and Annette Harvey. Thank you for your ministry and servant’s heart. We will miss you! Next Year It appears that our enrollment for 20010-11 will again be affected by the economy and may result in some further down-sizing and re-alignment of staff. While these times are uncertain, our faith is firmly planted on the rock, Christ Jesus. Our best days are still ahead. We will come through these economic challenges stronger than before. Ground Breaking - New Facility Our next project is the construction of a Library/Science/Community Building which will add some major improvements to our campus. The 12 to 14 new classrooms will include science labs, a drama practice facility, a media center, and much more. We believe it will be a tremendous stimulus to our academic programs. Development News From the Director of Development Now is the time! Over $3.4 million has come in to build our new Library/Science/ Community Building; a first in Santiam history. Take a look at Taylor’s story on page three. Do you have the same vision to complete what God has brought to us? Can you “Leave your Mark” on Santiam Christian for the future? There are many ways you can be involved in leaving a legacy, such as a monthly pledge, buying a square foot for $145, or bricks for the courtyard. If you would like more information about how to leave your mark on our school, email or call me. What a great time to be part of God’s history making at Santiam Christian! May God richly bless you, Liz Doyle Liz Doyle - Director of Development Email: development@santiam.org Phone: 541-745-5524, Ext. 242 New Property On May 24, the Adair City Council approved SC’s application for annexation into the City of Adair. We praise the Lord for the completion of this next step in the process. Have a wonderful summer, Stan Baker, Superintendent Golden Eagle Award Fifth grade teacher, Kim McLain and high school Spanish teacher, Quentin Haase were given the Golden Eagle award this year. These two distinguished teachers were chosen by their peers based on their outstanding service. Mrs. McLain has taught at Santiam for twenty years and is also the volleyball coach. Quentin Haase has just completed his eighteenth year at Santiam and has also spent many years on the mission field in South America. Mario Pastega was on hand, representing the Mario and Alma Pastega Family Foundation, to honor the “finest of the finest” as he loves to call them. EAGLE EYE NEWSLETTER | SUMMER 2010 © 2010 Santiam Christian Schools Wilbur Starr leaves his mark on the new building project News Briefs In Memory of Connie Henricks Nine young men competed in calendar sales, car washes, and an unforgettable leg-waxing in the first ever Mr. SC pageant. Their goal was to raise money for Samaritan Albany Cancer Resource Center in memory of Connie Henricks, a Santiam parent who died of cancer last June. The year-long contest came to a close with a talent show that had the crowd roaring for more. Connie’s husband, Ed Henricks crowned Matt Scruggs as Mr. SC and a check to the Cancer Resource Center for $8,670 was presented to him and daughter Victoria. Student Leaders Multiply Grant! The Student Leadership Class was given a $1,000 grant this year by Mario Pastega to award to local non-profit organizations. A generous donation and student council funds brought the total to $4,000. They spent the year learning about organizations that assist people in need. Mike Hill, advisor, commented that the students were astonished to discover how many worthy organizations there are in our communities. The class presented Teen Challenge, Benton County Furniture Share, Corvallis Community Outreach, and Operation Home Front each with a $1,000 grant. Locks of Love Sixteen girls sported stylish short haircuts this spring. It wasn’t just a fashion statement; all of these girls had donated their long tresses to Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for children who have suffered Photo by Scobel Wiggins of the GT hair loss. Hannah Warner encouraged other girls to participate by having her hair cut in front of the entire student body. She waved her shorn braids in the air and said, “It will grow back! I’m just happy to share with someone who really needs it!” Sold Out Goes to New York Santiam’s evangelism and drama team traveled to the streets of New York City during spring break. Sold Out, directed by Bible teacher, Barb Hoffman, was made up of twelve students, whose goal was to minister in song, dance and drama as well as interact with those in their audiences. The team had many opportunities to share the Gospel and also experienced a few challenges. Santiam Elementary Sweeps First Place Awards in Math Olympics! Last April, students from twelve different schools around Oregon gathered at Santiam for the ACSI Math Olympics. Over 300 third through eighth graders competed in Reasoning and Computation categories. A highlight of this year’s event was that Santiam students swept the first place awards in the Computation category. “We had 14% of the participants at this years’ event, but won 42% of the first place medals,” said Steve Woods, elementary principal. SC Thumbprint Distinguished Student of the Year Austin Williams was named “Distinguished Student of the Year” by the Albany Chamber of Commerce. He played varsity basketball and soccer at Santiam, was the president of the National Honor Society and has participated in missions trips to Mexico and China. “Austin is a soft-spoken gentle giant,” said Jacki Ford, guidance counselor. “His character, work ethic and servant’s heart make him a natural leader.” FFA Goes to State! Santiam is the only Christian school in the state with an FFA chapter. Led by agriculture teacher, Carrie Carson, the team went to state where the Farm Business Management Team placed first, qualifying them for nationals in the fall. Four students, plus three SC graduates on the team, received their FFA State Degrees. DECA Goes to Nationals DECA took six students to nationals where freshman Rachel Maupin placed in the top ten in the nation in Principles of Finance. The “Santiam Thumbprint” is a brief look at the students and staff that set us apart. When 2nd grader, Taylor Holder was asked what he wanted for his birthday, he said, “Money!” But Taylor didn’t want the money for himself, he wanted it for “my new school building.” His friends gave him over $250 and his parents agreed to match that. Taylor presented a check for $500 for the building fund and is challenging other students to follow his lead. Taylor and his parents are another example of the dedicated people who make up the Santiam family. If you have heard a “thumbprint” story about one of our staff or students, drop us a note at: development@santiam.org. www.santiamchristian.org Sports News Baseball Wins 3A State Championship! Going into the final game of the state play-offs, Eagle fans were expecting a nail-biter. But no one was complaining when SC grabbed the lead with four runs at the top of the first. Josh Wonsley allowed only six hits and struck out eight batters to hold Valley Catholic, who had already won three games at state, to a single run. Connor Schehen and Kaz Dyer both delighted the fans with home runs. The Eagles didn’t let up and eventually pounded out 17 runs to seize the championship. Coach Matt Nosack was named 3A State Coach of the Year and Josh Wonsley was voted as PacWest Player of the Year. Included in the All-State First Team were Josh Wonsley, Connor Schehen, Bryan Bremer, Kyle Alexander and Cole Binning. It was gratifying to see the boys play their best baseball in their biggest game,” said Nosack. “It is one thing to have talent. But Softball Beats 3-Time State Champions Whitney Hightower scored a magnificent grand slam and Quincey Davis hit a home run to help the SC softball team win over Valley Catholic. The Valiants were three-time state champions with an experienced team. Coach Bill Ford said, “This is as big as anything we have done in my 27 years of coaching. It was truly amazing!” to develop that talent, to focus, and to trust yourself so you can perform at a high level is rare in an individual and even rarer still in a team. These young men were champions before they ever stepped on that field.” Watch the championship highlights at: http://bit.ly/c1y3gX Tayla Woods made SC history when she was named girls 3A Player of the Year for two different sports - basketball and volleyball. Basketball coach, Mac McLain said, “Many athletes choose to focus on one sport and give up others, for which they also have a talent. Tayla had signed up to play Division I volleyball, but did not sacrifice her basketball season. She has worked harder than any player I have ever seen in order to succeed.” Jeremy Bittner (‘07) was awarded 3A Player of the Year for both football and basketball in 2007. Golf The boy’s golf team placed 2nd in districts, qualifying for state for the second year in a row. They placed 7th overall at state. In girl’s golf, Taylor Tuepker placed 3rd in district and then went to state as an individual at Eagle Crest where she placed in the top third. She has signed on to play with Corban University next year. Sara Almen Leaps to 3A State Championship The Eagles placed 2nd in league play and lost out in the second round of state play-offs. Coach Ford said the team was young, but they were dedicated and built unity and skill this year and it was remarkable that they made it to state. Three SC Girls Sign to Play Division I Sports Sara Almen, Tayla Woods and Anna Wruck have all signed to play NCAA Division I volleyball. Junior, Anna Wruck, has signed to play for Tulane in New Orleans. Sophomore, Sara Almen, and Senior, Tayla Woods, will play for Oregon State University in Corvallis. All three girls had a vital role in helping win the 3A volleyball state championship this spring. Sara and Anna have full-ride scholarships this year and Tayla will “red shirt” her first year and have a full-ride scholarship the next year. EAGLE EYE NEWSLETTER | SUMMER 2010 Sara Almen was determined to bring home the first place trophy this year and she did just that with a clearance of 5’4” to land the number one spot at the state championships held at Western Oregon. Sara’s winning jump was among the highlights of the Santiam Christian track team this year. Coach Peter Ness said she also set a new school record in high jump at 5’7”. Joe Pelley broke the SC record in pole vault, as did Emma Carlson in the 800m run winning them a place at state. Both 4X400 relay teams also went to state. Building Q&A / Graduation Building Q&A Construction has already begun on the new Library/Science/Community Building. Many of the following questions have been asked about this project. If you have any further questions, please contact Stan Baker, superintendant, or Steve Roderick, board chairman. Q: Why don’t we use some of the $3.4 million to fix the budget problems? A: Funds given for a capital project are restricted by law and cannot be used for other expenses such as operating costs. The budget issues, driven by a reduced enrollment due to the economy, are real, but we are committed to stay within our enrollment revenues. Q. Why are we building now? Why don’t we wait until we have all the money to finish the whole project? A: Current construction costs are at an extreme low. Companies are bidding aggressively to keep their crews busy. By moving forward now we will save more than $1 million over our previous cost estimates. In addition $800,000 of the money that has been raised so far had a timeline attached to the donation. We have already requested and received an extension, but we need to begin construction soon or risk losing the money. Q. How much of it can be built with the current funds? A. With the $3.4 million that we have in the bank, we should be able to build the shell of the entire building and finish the ground floor. The board voted to move forward with the funds that we have. If we do not have enough funds to finish the entire ground floor we will finish as much as possible with the funds available. We are beginning a capital campaign to allow our Santiam Christian families to participate in order to raise enough funds to complete both floors. Q. When will the new building be ready to use? A. Our current construction schedule would allow us to use the first floor in the fall of 2011. Construction has begun and they will be working hard to complete as much of the site-work and structural shell as possible before school starts this September. Q. Where did the money come from? A. We received more than $800k from the Ford Family Foundation and an anonymous donor gave us more than $2 million. Various other donors account for the remaining amount. Q. What about the property sale? Can that money be used to help build this building? A. The property was officially annexed into the City of Adair in May, but the money from the sale is not yet in our pocket. Given the current housing market there may still be an extended delay between now and when the sale of the land closes. Q. How was the general contractor selected? A. The board formed a contractor selection committee made up of the following members: Bill Chambers, Russ Williams, and Dave Morris. The committee solicited proposals from a number of general contractors. A few companies declined to submit proposals, but three companies chose to submit proposals. The lowest cost proposal was submitted by T. Gerding Construction. The committee recommended T. Gerding as the general contractor for our new building and the board voted unanimously to follow that recommendation. The Class of 2010 The Santiam gym was wreathed in flowers and smiles as the 74 graduates marched down the aisle on June 5 to receive their diplomas. Family and friends were there to celebrate this talented group of young people, many of whom have attended Santiam since kindergarten. These outstanding students have made their mark through high academic achievement and service to others. Forty five of them graduated with honors, sixteen of those with a 4.0 grade average. A record 96 percent of them are enrolling in four-year college programs this fall. The class, as a whole, received over four million in scholarship offers. Heather Hambley was class valedictorian and Ellen Chambers was salutatorian. Hannah Warner and David Faddis were recipients of the Timothian award. The Timothian recognizes godly character based on 2 Timothy 2:2 and is the highest honor that can be received at SC. Cousins Tayla Woods and Kyle Alexander received the Scholar Athlete Award presented by Bill Ford on behalf of the United States Army. Senior parent, Paula Hendrix noted, “This class was full of giftings, but the wonderful thing is that they know these talents come from the Lord and will use them for his glory!” The staff and faculty agree that this was one of the finest classes ever to graduate from Santiam and believe that they will have an eternal impact on the world. www.santiamchristian.org Founders Focus / Faculty Focus Dan and Dorie Roth–Mission Accomplished! “Hard workers!” said Stan Baker, when asked to describe Dan and Dorie Roth. “They were involved in everything during those early years, always ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. In fact, nearly every building on campus holds a reminder of that hard work - many counter tops, cabinets, and shelves were installed by Dan and made at Lemons Millwork where he works. As their three children, Scott (’90), Karla (Roth) Pearson (’93) and Tim (’96), reached junior high age, Dan and Dorie felt God calling them to Santiam Christian, and it is a decision they have never regretted. “We knew our children were receiving a quality education in a Christian environment,” they said “and were being taught by a staff who had a genuine concern for their well-being.” Dan was the auction chairman for many years and he and Dorie helped it grow into a major fund-raiser. They played a big role in transforming the old OSU book storage building into a sparkling new junior high. They recall the exhausting job of hauling books across campus and lining up to pass the last book from person to person to its final destination. Running the concession stand, cooking pre-game meals, painting, polishing gym floors, and even helping coach basketball, the Roths did it all. They fondly remember the work parties, school events, and even the board meetings, and realize that many of their good friends today are people they met while at SC. Dan and Dorie own Roth’s Nursery near Lebanon and Fairview Mennonite has been their home church most of their lives. Their children and eight grandchildren all live nearby and they love spending time with them. They also look forward to traveling when they retire. Dan Roth served on the school board for ten years and was chairman from 1992 to 1994. Enrollment exploded during those years and Dan helped guide a rapidly changing SC through its growing pains, where his quiet leadership lent a steady hand. He remembers the acquisition of the school property as a miracle of God’s provision. “It was a process that seemed almost impossible,” Dan said, “but God worked through many circumstances and people, and in God’s time, it happened!” “The staff viewed SC as their mission.” said Dan recently. Then he added, “Dorie and I considered it our mission as well.” This attitude is the key to the success of Santiam Christian and we are thankful for families like the Roths who saw the school not just as a service they were purchasing, but as their own ministry where they could pour out their hearts and lives. FACULTY FOCUS - Jill Martinson Jill has a passion for Christian education and considers it a serious responsibility to be entrusted with the lives of her students. Fellow teacher, Peggy Bruner commented, “She loves the Lord with all her heart. It is her desire that her students will find God’s love and want to serve Him every day of their lives.” “Sixth graders keep me young at heart!” laughs Jill Martinson, but teaching at Santiam Christian was not in Jill’s original vision. Born and raised in Hawaii, she enjoyed the island life where she taught for six years. However, while visiting friends in Corvallis, they took her to see “the wonderful Christian school” their son was attending and she realized God was leading her here. A few months later, she called Santiam to inquire about a position, and discovered that the board, just the night before, had voted to add a combined 5th and 6th grade class. Amazed at God’s timing, she arrived on campus in the fall of 1991. EAGLE EYE NEWSLETTER | SUMMER 2010 The lively Bible discussions with her students are a favorite part of Jill’s day. She also cherishes the many music programs she has directed and will never forget her 6th grade boys dancing in grass skirts as she taught them the hula for a school fundraiser. A few years ago, on a Santiam mission trip to Uganda, Jill’s life was changed forever. She became “Mama Jill” to Vanessa, a young orphan she sponsors through Show Mercy International. In July, Jill will make her third trip to visit Vanessa, who is now six. God has blessed Jill with a special love for children and is using her gifts and talents to bless students at SC and around the world. Whatever she does and wherever she goes, excellence, faithfulness, and love are evident in her life, as she serves God’s kingdom. Alumni News ’85 Lesley (Mesdag) Nylin is a student at OSU and LBCC, preparing for the nursing program at Linn-Benton. She is employed in the College of Forestry at OSU and lives in Corvallis with Emma (11) and Caleb (9). ’96 Mary (Dekker) Baker and her husband, Dustin, returned home this fall from Mongolia where they have served for five years. They live in Vale, OR, on a family farm where Dustin is developing irrigation projects and making other improvements. Mary home schools Kase. “Thank you to all who supported God’s call on our lives and were a part of our team as we served in Mongolia.” dustin_mary@juno.com ’98 Heather Doud and Lieutenant Commander Adam Goffrier of the United States Navy were married on January 15, 2010 in San Diego CA. They now live in Newport, RI, where Adam is getting a master’s degree at the Naval War College and Heather is substitute teaching. ’00 Carrie (Gray) Carson graduated from OSU with a master’s degree in Ag Education. She returned to SC as a teacher, where she has started an FFA program. She also teaches agricultural science, marine biology, and PE. She and Josh attend Life Community Church in Corvallis. carsonc@santiam.org ’00 Casey Gray and his wife, Anna, welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl, Emma Lynne, born April 10. Casey and Anna live in Beaverton, where Casey works for Intel. ’01 Airman Seth D. McLagan, recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX where he earned distinction as an honor graduate. This summer he is finishing tech school as an air traffic controller and will be going to his first duty station in July. Seth.David.McLagan@gmail.com ’01 Dennis & Candice (Perlenfein) Kramer of Albany, OR, welcomed their third child, Beckham James who joins older sisters, Brooklyn Rose (5) and Bailey Sage (2). Dennis is a Project Coordinator for Regence Blue Cross in Salem. Candice is a full time mother and loves her job! http://www.facebook.com/l/d651d; www.oregonkramerfamily.blogspot.com ’06 Brendon Hart graduated magna cum laude from George Fox University where he received the Most Outstanding Biology Student award for 2010. He is applying to medical school and currently attends Zion Lutheran in Corvallis. brendonhart10@gmail.com ’06 Josh Warner, graduated from Corban University with a degree in business management this spring. He will be working as an admissions counselor and assistant baseball coach next year at Corban while working on a second major in accounting. joshuawarner@corban.edu ’06 Kris Asleson graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington with a BA in Business. ‘07 James Choi works for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees “It’s very interesting to work in this organization.” James said. “It’s similar to missions’ trips I went on, but I am learning another side of humanitarian aid. Just a few years ago when I was a high school student in the process of maturing, who would have thought I’d be working for the United Nations!” toptaiji2002@hotmail.com 2010 Alumni Blast – Alumni Games Were Great Fun! Brock Keen, Grant and Wade Knowles, Ken Taylor, Sam Owre, Eric Templeton, Nathan Menges, Erika Sickendick, and Heath Sewell and their families were just a few of the people that attended an event that featured food, fun, and alumni games coached by Coach Nosack and Coach Nick McWillliams. Dennis McClain and Chris Wiggington were also in attendance and promised an even better event for next summer! Mark your calendars for ALUMNI BLAST 2011 JUNE 25!! ALUMNI NEWS Class Reunions Class reunions are exciting and fun. Did you know that when you plan your class reunions around the date of the Alumni Blast, activities and food can be planned for you? If you are interested in planning a reunion, please call or e-mail the school. We will gladly provide you with names, addresses, dates, etc. Be sure to visit the alumni area for reunion news on Santiam Christian’s website at: www.santiamchristian.org Keep in Touch With Us on Facebook! Send us your new contact information, updates and stories for publishing in this section by joining Alumni of Santiam Christian on Facebook. In return, we keep you informed of all the current events here at school. We will be offering free tickets to some of our events so please join the group! LEAVE YOUR MARK Join Us! The attached envelope has been provided so you can “Leave Your Mark” on SC. Please enclose your gift or ideas about supporting SC financially or if you want more information. You can also call 541-745-5524, ext. 244, if you have questions or if we can be of any help. www.santiamchristian.org Coming Events The Oregonian Cup Santiam Christian was awarded the Oregonian Cup this spring for the tenth time. This cup is awarded each year to recognize overall excellence in academics, activities, and athletics. Introduced in 1999 by the OSAA, it is given in each of the six divisions for both public and private schools. Santiam won the award as a 2A school for the first seven years, 1999 - 2006. SC became a 3A school and narrowly lost to Burns in 2007, but came back to win for the next three years. Robotics Competition July 17 School Office Opens August 18 Registration August 24-30 School Begins Sept 7 Pursuit Sept 7 - 9 This year’s award was announced by Bill Ford, the retiring Athletic Director at SC, as one of his last duties. “The Oregonian Cup speaks of the consistent quality and character of our students, as well as the foundation of excellence that teachers, coaches and parents have laid.” Harvest Celebration Sept 17 Grandparents Day October 22 Homecoming October 22 Auction October 23 End of First Quarter Nov 10 Come See the Robotics Team at DaVinci Days! The robotics team is looking forward to participating in Corvallis DaVinci Days. This is a great chance to be introduced to robotics, and have fun meeting our team and driving the robot. The competition will be Saturday, July 17, from 3-5 pm. For more info on our robotics team email team956@gmail.com. SC Auction Mark your calendars for the SC Auction on October 23! Our new building is under construction and this would be a good time to “Leave your Mark” on Santiam Christian. Santiam Christian Schools 7220 NE Arnold Avenue Adair Village, Oregon 97330 Return Service Requested EAGLE EYE NEWSLETTER | SUMMER 2010 Eagle Eye the HOME OF THE EAGLES Administration Stan Baker, Superintendent Wilbur Starr, HS Principal Steve Bittner, JH Principal Steve Woods, Elem. Principal Bill Ford, Athletic Director Joanna Haugen, Business Admin. Liz Doyle, Development Editorial Board Susan Canfield, Editor Liz Doyle Peggy Fletcher Stacy Rogers, Layout Subscriptions to The Eagle Eye are available to alumni, donors, and friends of Santiam Christian Schools at no charge. 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