Cascade Christian Chronicle - 2010-11 Issue 2

Telling the story of Cascade Christian Schools where we’re dedicated to developing discerning leaders...

2010-2011

Don JohnsonSuperintendent of Schools

Tim Kleefeld, CPA Director of Business and Finance

Gail Mehrer Director of Early Learning

Rob Mitton Director of Development

Naomi Warren Director of Admissions

Glenna Frederick, Ed.D Director of Student Learning

Susan CrawfordDirector of Marketing and Communications

Junior HigH & HigH ScHool Administrative Team:

Terry Broberg Suzanne Keil

Dave Peterson Keith Patefield

FrederickSon elementary

Mary Severeid, Principal

PuyalluP elementary

Joyce Blum, Principal

tacoma elementary

Bonita Cheshier, Principal

FrederickSon & tacoma elcKaren Curtiss, Director

PuyalluP elcRuth Williams, Director

This issue of the Chroniclereported and written primarily by

CCS Parent Misty Suggs.

The Chronicle is a publication of Cascade Christian Schools, an interdenominational school district in Pierce County, Washington.

For more information about Cascade Christian Schools, go to www.cascadechristian.org, or call the District Office at 253-841-1776.

For Development/Business Partner information ask for Rob Mitton; for Admissions information ask for Naomi Warren; ask for Susan Crawford if you have story ideas for the Chronicle.

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On the Cover: Freshman Josh Crager and Senior Cody Shackett celebrate state titles Cover photos courtesy of Lisa Cole and Mike Centioli

Inside Connections...

Cascade Christian Schools Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to StudentsCascade Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Princesses in Trainingpage 6

CCHS I-term makes an Impactpages 9-10

International Impactspage 7

Our Core Purpose:Transforming cultures

through teaching and training people in their purpose

before God.

Our Mission:To glorify God by providing quality,

Christ-centered education dedicated to developing

discerning leaders who arespiritually, personally, andacademically prepared to

impact their world.

Where we are:www.cascadechristian.org

District Office815 21st Street SEPuyallup, WA 98372

253-841-1776• • •

Junior High and High School811 21st Street SEPuyallup, WA 98372

253-445-9706• • •

Puyallup Elementary601 9th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372

253-841-2091• • •

Puyallup Early Learning Center1818 S Meridian

Puyallup, WA 98371253-848-7165

• • •Frederickson Elementary and ELC

3425 176th Street ETacoma, WA 98445

253-537-9339 Elementary253-537-5195 ELC

• • •Tacoma Elementary and ELC

1819 E 72nd StreetTacoma, WA 98404

253-473-0590

2010-2011 Spiritual Theme:

IMPACT: Living on Purpose Choosing God’s Way

Dear CCS Family and Friends,

As I recall our spiritual theme for this school year,

Living on Purpose: Choosing God’s Way, it is so much fun

to sharpen our focus and consider “Community”. There

are many different ways that we in the CCS community

help each other learn to live and grow according to God’s

purpose! “We” are a large and interdependent community – administrators, teachers, students,

families, neighbors, church members, team members, and so on – all seeking to align with our

Guiding Principles, and especially God’s Word in all that we think, say, and do.

We model choosing God’s way through our involvement in many facets of school life and

community life. Our events and activities during the winter and spring months are a great

example. As you flip through the pages of this issue of our Chronicle, you will see how we

model God’s way in the larger community’s Daffodil Festival, serving others through I-term

and E-term, Cheer, Basketball, and Jazz Band. You will learn about how one family, the

Baldwins, chose God’s way and became an international host family. We will fondly remember

one member of our “family”, Coach Kilcup, a long-time assistant high school basketball coach,

whose life modeled his choice for God’s way in all he did for his family, his church, and his

team of young men – who persevered to a state championship in his memory.

Living on Purpose: Choosing God’s Way. That’s our desire, as we practice living on purpose

by shining God’s light in our community, both here at school and in everything we do,

everywhere we live. I invite you to turn the pages of this Chronicle and consider how you

contribute in our community!

Don Johnson,

Superintendent of Schools

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EDE Program Provides OptionsEnrichment classes are a valuable extension to school day for elementary students.

Cascade Christian Schools has

offered school-age child care

before and after school for many years

at all three elementary campuses.

Recently, though, it has been

transformed into what is now our

Extended Day Enrichment (EDE)

program. EDE Director Debi Boyd

says, “Superintendent Don Johnson

has had a vision to have before and

after school care be an extension of

the regular school day, with the same

focus on our core values, educational

excellence, biblical worldview

integration, leadership, unity and a

more structured environment. It has

also been a wonderful community

outreach where families can learn more

about what CCS has to offer,” she

adds.

The program

has been extremely

popular with both

parents and students.

“We’ve had a strong

response. Over fifty

children are enrolled

at our Frederickson

campus, about 100 at

the Puyallup campus,

and about thirty at the

Tacoma campus. There

are four different EDE

tuition options based upon a family’s needs.

Children can be enrolled for all or any

portion of the program (except morning

only) or drop-in for an hourly fee.”

In addition to before and after school care,

all three elementary campuses offer Extended

Day Enrichment classes. Frederickson EDE

has recently added Baton, German, Russian,

Soccer, Tumbling, Gymnastics and Science

(with Wrestling and Cup Stacking still to come)

to their class line-up for the spring session. The

Tacoma EDE currently offers violin, piano,

cooking and 100-mile club with Soccer Shots

and Gymnastics coming this spring. For a

complete list of current classes, visit the EDE

page from each elementary campus’ web page.

“Our greatest success has been our

partnership with quality independent

contractors,” says Boyd. Contractors

include: Surrendered School of the

Arts, which offers Hip Hop, Ballet, and

Drama; Jump Kids Cheer; Motivated

to Move (gymnastics); Soccer Shots;

and Q’s Taekwondo (coming to the

Puyallup campus this spring).

Like the other campuses, the

Puyallup EDE “allows us to extend

our day and enrich our students’

lives through our God-focused

daily activities, clubs, classes,

and tutoring. We utilize Cascade

Christian High School students as our tutors,”

explains Site Coordinator

Kristin Hannus.

This spring the Puyallup

campus will continue to

present classes such as Art,

Chess, Cupcake Cooking,

Scrabble, Drama, Spanish,

Jump Kid Fitness, Cheer,

and 100 Mile Clubs. New

this quarter are Soccer

Shots, Sign Language, and

Taekwondo classes. Music

lessons include Guitar, Piano,

Violin, and Bell Choir. Another option this

spring is the Certified Red Cross Babysitting

Course (back by popular demand) and a brand

new exciting media/video club.

EDE Before School Breakfast Makes an Impact At the Frederickson EDE, students are

involved in “Power Hour” from 7 to 8:20 in

the morning. Students enjoy a healthy breakfast

(physical power), participate in an active team-

building activity (social power) and round out

the morning with devotions (spiritual power).

“When school begins at 8:30, the students are

delivered to their classrooms calm and fed. The

teachers are thrilled to have students arrive ready

to learn,” praises Boyd.

For more information, to share your hobby,

skill or profession with K-6th grade kids, or

if you have ideas for a class you’d like to see at

a particular campus, please contact these site

coordinators:

EDE Site Coordinators:Frederickson: Julie Thompson

Phone: [email protected]

Puyallup: Kristin HannusPhone: 253-841-2091

[email protected]

Tacoma: Amy ShipmanPhone: 253-473-0590

[email protected]

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Making a DifferenceCCHS students set out to impact a fellow student and family, and impact an entire community

A Call For Prayer

Allenmykael Harlin-Gonzales, a junior at

Cascade Christian, was hospitalized just

prior to Thanksgiving until the day before

Christmas 2010. During his hospital stay, CCS

Administrative Assistant Brenda Gates, received

a call from his mother, Joanie Gonzales. She was

in the hospital with her son and was in need of

prayer. Allenmykael had a dangerous infection

settle in his hip bone. Doctors believed this

occurred due to pushing his malfunctioning

wheelchair rather than sitting in it. The

prognosis was touch and go for awhile.

Meanwhile, Allenmykael’s mother, Joanie,

who supports the family by providing child

care services to infants through age four, was

juggling the children in her care along with

staying with her son in the hospital. “But

God has a plan,” replied Ms. Gonzales in a

cheerful voice. During Allenmykael’s month-

long hospital stay, the families of the children

she cared for had circumstances such as loss of

employment and a parent going back to school

that caused Ms. Gonzales

an abrupt loss of her entire

income.

ASB Leaders Initiate “Operation Bless Allenmykael” on FacebookImmediate action was taken

by the ASB team when

they received the news

about Allenmykael and his family’s financial

crisis. “When Mrs. Gates came to us with the

idea of helping out Allenmykael, we thought

and prayed about it. We sent out a Facebook

message to over 700 people to get the word

out.” Hence, ‘Operation Bless Allenmykael’

had begun. A large box was set up in the office

where donations of spare change, cash, gift

cards, and checks were accepted. “Students,

parents, and businesses were all part of the

giving”, says Mrs. Gates. “Kids were donating

their lunch money, bringing in spare change

from their car and doing youth group fund

raisers. This is what the CCS culture is all

about.”

Allenmykael Receives National Awards

Prior to Allenmykael’s hospital stay, his

mother proudly explains, “Allenmykael has been

invited to participate in this year’s Congressional

Youth Leadership Council, where he will

be honored for his academic achievement

and leadership ability. He is also invited to

attend The National Youth Leadership Forum

on National Security: Exploring American

Diplomacy, Intelligence and Defense where he

will be representing the State of Washington.”

When asked by the ASB how they could help

Allenmykael, Ms. Gonzales shared his desire to

receive his national awards in person. With the

funds raised from Operation Bless Allenmykael,

his family has enough to cover basic living

expenses until his mother can replenish her

child care business and

provide money towards

his trip to the east coast

to accept his awards. Ms.

Gonzales says the rest of

the funds will be used in

providing a newer, wheel-

chair accessible van to

replace the aged vehicle she

currently drives.

Freshmen I-Term Week:

Impact Academy While many of our high school

students were out of town on

mission trips during I-Term, the 9th grade

class participated in Freshmen Impact

Academy.

For the first three days of the I-Term

event, six leaders from Axis Worldview,

a biblically based organization from

Colorado Springs, engaged 90 students

with talks, interactive worksheets, videos,

and small group activities led by CCS

juniors and seniors. Associate Principal

Terry Broberg reflected on the enormous

success of the event and the impact of

forming small groups, “The kids bonded

and formed trusted communication among

their small groups which facilitated a

greater learning environment.”

Axis Worldview’s core mission is to

‘Equip today’s youth at understanding the

world’s dominant ideas and how they can

defend their faith against ideas that do not

align with biblical values and beliefs.’ Over

three days they discussed world religions,

a Naturalist worldview, what it means

to believe in God, and examining and

defending one’s belief system.

The leaders from Axis “moved the day

along dynamically without dead time.

The students were left wanting more,”

commented Associate Principal Dave

Peterson. “They exceeded our expectations

overall. The material was solid and

contemporary.” Megan Tveter, 11th grade

student leader, summarizes her experience

as an I-term leader: “The freshmen stood

up for what they believed in and wanted to

leave a legacy for their school.”continued on page 8

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Parent/Family Profile:Kathy Saunders and family live their lives as a testimony of the love of Christ through their ministry to others.

Craig & Kathy Saunders

A Heart to Serve

Cascade Christian High School

parent Kathy Saunders has

dedicated her adult life to serving

in various Christian ministries. As

early as the 1980’s, Kathy served in

the Big-Brother/Big-Sister Program

forming a relationship with an 8-year-

old girl named Clarese whom she is

still in touch with today. In 1992,

she started serving with Habitat for

Humanity, and was part of the Board

of Directors for 14 years. The families

she met through Habitat for Humanity

inspired her to do more. Kathy has

served Cascade Christian Schools for

11 years as a support manager since

To get involved in Laborers For Christ, email

Kathy at [email protected]. She says

there’s always room for more volunteers. At this

time, there is a need for someone to help procure

firewood.

Leaving the Land of Me Kathy recently

published her

first book based

upon the stories

that came to her

directly or indirectly

throughout her

various serving

ministries. The

stories included in

her book, Leaving the Land of Me; The Little

Things That Matter, are of those whose lives

were changed through the kindness of someone

they didn’t know. These stories are Christ-

centered life lessons about what happens when

we step outside of our own personal challenges

for a time and direct that God-driven energy

toward another.

In chapter one “Daisy Picking”, Saunders

poignantly shares a story of when her daughter

Jessie, then a 6-year-old soccer player, had

chosen to pick daisies and complement a player’s

ponytail from the other team rather than engage

in the soccer game. “How often do we get so

caught in the business of daily life, that we

begin paying more attention to what the world

expects of us and less attention to our inner

voice? Will we care more about whether we

accomplished our goals and did what the world

asked of us or about our relationships and the

people whose paths we crossed along the way?”

Far Reaching Impact When asked what the impact of the book

has been since its release in September 2010,

Kathy says, “It’s been really amazing. There are

now Bible study groups throughout Oregon

and Washington, and several non-profits using

it as a devotional. I have people emailing

Jessie, now a Freshman, and Coleton, a Junior,

were in elementary. She is also Director of Fresh

Start Ministries at Calvary Community Church

in Sumner, a ministry serving our low-income

and homeless neighbors.

Laborers for Christ: A Ministry Serving Senior Citizens After her time with Habitat for Humanity,

Kathy and her husband Craig had been praying

about their next opportunity for ministry. In

2004, they heard the answer to their prayers.

“My husband Craig, a Pierce County firefighter,

got a call while he was at work one day for an

elderly gentleman who had fallen off a ladder

and broken his back while cleaning the leaves

out of his gutter. Because of the large number

of calls the Fire Department gets of this

nature, Craig knew he had found his calling.

Both Craig and I love seniors, and with his

construction background and my background in

managing volunteers, we were off and running

within a month.”

Who are the “Laborers For Christ”? “Laborers for Christ” is a group of Christians

who love God, and want to serve Him by

helping low-income seniors with free home,

yard, and auto maintenance and repairs. We

also started a firewood division a couple of years

ago and we have a team of people who procure,

chop, then deliver wood for free to those who

have no other heat source,” explains Kathy.

There are about 50 volunteers who are ready to

help when a need arises.

Family Impact: This ministry has had a huge impact on the

Saunders family. “We have served as a family,

which has shown our children by example how

to demonstrate the love of Christ to those in

need,” says Kathy. “We believe these experiences

have developed a strong sense of empathy and

compassion in us, and in our children. We have

also developed relationships with some of the

seniors we serve which has been fun. There’s

nothing better than an 80 year old friend!”continued on page 15


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Princess Training:It takes more than just presentation, poise and confidence to be a Daffodil Princess Candidate.

Since 2007, CCHS has been represented in

the community Daffodil Festival and the

local parade with a princess, a marching band

and cheer team, and a float built by a multitude

of volunteers associated with Cascade Christian

Schools.

In August 2010, seven seniors, Hannah

Baydo, Sung Min Byun, Kelsey Carder, Lauren

Crews, Claire Hunter, Mackenzie Stevenson,

and Renate Wescott, began a journey of intense

training in preparation for the Daffodil Princess

Selection night held at CCHS in November.

Besides having a minimum cumulative GPA

of 3.2, calculated from the end of their junior

year, these ladies must meet numerous festival

and school requirements. Candidates and their

escorts (also seniors at CCHS) must also act

in alignment with CCS Guiding Principles,

such as being involved in the study of God’s

Word and follow

biblical principles for

wholesome speech

and conduct.

Candidates

have the privilege

of training led by

Mrs. Sue Johnson

(Superintendent

Don Johnson’s

wife), a former

Daffodil Princess

who represented

Puyallup High School in 1971. She still has

special memories of her experience which she

willingly shares with the Daffodil candidate

program at CCS. “What fun to give back to

others who will have wonderful memories as

well,” says Mrs. Johnson.

She brings invaluable knowledge to the

program, including how to prepare a speech

according to the festival’s theme, how to

interact and engage an audience with grace and

confidence on stage, and how to prepare for

impromptu questions with practice judges.

“Mrs. Johnson does an incredible job training

and preparing us. She spent countless hours on

our training. No other school does the amount

of preparation that we do,” says this year’s 2011

CCS Daffodil Princess, Kelsey Carder.

Numerous volunteers collaborated with Mrs.

Johnson in providing valuable feedback to refine

the candidates’ overall presentation, including

her daughter, Cameron Johnson, a former

selection night judge, and other helpful friends

who came to meetings. CCHS 2010 Daffodil

Princess Meredith Gallion assisted with mock

interviews, and Naomi Warren, CCS Director

of Admissions and CCS Daffodil Coordinator,

also dedicated innumerable hours behind the

scenes.

“I had a great time in princess candidate

training!” declares candidate Claire Hunter.

“Every Sunday afternoon we would get together

with Sue and Cameron Johnson and work on

our speeches, our interview skills, and even our

walking and stage presence skills.”

Mrs. Johnson explains, “Besides crafting

relevant speeches, working on interview skills,

answering impromptu questions, learning

how to be graceful in your presentation of

sitting, standing and walking, we also delve a

little deeper to discover each young lady’s own

unique charisma through her God-given gifts

and strength of character, and to understand the

concepts of self-dignity and how to demonstrate

that dignity to others. We then wrap all her

charisma and dignity in a spirit of God’s

grace through gracefulness of movement and

graciousness of spirit. I want each young lady

to be aware that the conduct of her manner is

just as important as the content of her words,”

explains Mrs. Johnson.

“Getting the crown and public notice is not

what it is ultimately about. If God reigns in

your life, it is the impact you make through

being transparent always and everywhere,”

recalls candidate Mackenzie Stevenson.

continued on page 8

“It’s not really about discovering how to be a princess. It’s about discovering how to be your best self.” ~ Sue Johnson, CCS Daffodil Princess Candidate Advisor


Baldwin family embraces cultureKorey and Angela Baldwin have

known for many years they

wanted to incorporate other cultures

into their family. Having both endured

childhood hardships, the couple has

spent a lot of time in thoughtful

discussion and prayer about whether

they should try to foster or adopt a

young child close to the ages of their

children (Zoey, age 4, and Honor, age

19 months), or an older child with a

lesser chance of being adopted.

They give glory to God for the

wonderful life they have, and feel

obligated to share their lives with

others and to expose their daughters

to different cultures and viewpoints.

However, the fostering and adoption

door wasn’t opening for them as

quickly as they hoped.

Then, last October, an unexpected

door opened when Angela met Darlene

Kasper, CCS International Program

and Host Coordinator, at her church.

When they ran into each other again

while shopping, “Darlene asked me

if I, or anyone I knew, was interested

in hosting an international exchange

student who would be attending 7th

grade at Cascade Christian Schools.”

Baldwin listened to Kasper’s

explanation of what the host family

requested for their child and felt it

was something they should consider.

“I asked her where the child was

from, and she said Korea. Coincidently, my

family is from Japan and Korea.” Even with her

experience as a substitute teacher for Spanaway

Junior High, Baldwin wondered if she was

fully prepared for this kind of experience. She

discussed the matter with her husband, and

“Korey said we should do it.” Four days later

Jiseol Choi became a part of their family.

Jiseol (Paul) Choi first came to America in the

6th grade, and stayed with a Korean-American

family living elsewhere in

Washington, who had four

other exchange students in

their home. The husband

was gone most of the time

traveling for work, and the

busy wife didn’t have time for

family integration of all of the

exchange students. Thus, Jiseol

didn’t learn to speak much

English, and wasn’t expected to

contribute to household duties.

That all changed for Jiseol

when he became part of the

Baldwin family last October.

Not able to communicate in

English very well, he was a

fairly quiet boy when they first

met him at SeaTac Airport and

headed to the Baldwin’s home.

The Baldwins decided to help Jiseol feel

like part of the family by pulling a harmless

prearranged prank on the way home from the

airport. They pretended that an old, boarded-

up house down the street from their nice house

was theirs. They pulled into the driveway of the

dilapidated house, and Zoey played along by

cheering when they stepped out of the car. Mrs.

Baldwin asked Jiseol what he thought of their

house. Jiseol replied, “It’s good.” Not able to

contain their serious expressions for very long,

the Baldwins starting laughing and told Jiseol

it was all a prank and that the home down the

street was theirs. “When he started laughing

with us, I knew he would make it as a part of

our silly family,” says Baldwin with a smile.

The Baldwins have embraced Jiseol as part of

their family, and he is expected to spend time

with them. This was an adjustment for Jisoel,

and for a short while, he was unhappy about his

situation. He felt he wasn’t allowed the freedoms

he had enjoyed with his previous host family.

Mrs. Baldwin understands a teenager’s need to

decompress after school and says, “He is allowed

video game time each day, but we have told

Jiseol that he is required to eat with us, pray

with us, and go to church with us. He doesn’t

have to believe anything we’re saying, but he is a

part of our family now. He was very resistant at

first. I pulled my hair out and even cried a few

times, but it was all worth it.”

The Baldwins recently had a breakthrough

with Jiseol. Korey was away, and Angela

wasn’t feeling well. About 30 minutes after

her husband left, she became increasingly ill

with a high fever and couldn’t walk. She was

delirious and couldn’t take care of her girls.

“Jiseol lept into action, and called a friend of

mine for help,” recalls Angela. “He would take

my temperature and force me to drink water. I

remember him telling my friend, ‘You have to

come help my mom.’ It was the first time he

International Host Family:

“When the Baldwins decided to become host parents for Jiseol, they dove in wholeheartedly treating him as they would their own son. They have completely embraced the role of parenting this young man – teaching, nurturing, mentoring, protecting and guiding him while he is here in America. They truly epitomize the beauty of what this program is all about!” ~ Darlene Kasper, International Host Family Coordinator

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Cascade Christian Schools Preschool and Child Care

available at three locations:

3425 176th Street E • Frederickson

1818 S. Meridian • Puyallup

1819 East 72nd • Tacoma

“When the Baldwins decided to become host parents for Jiseol, they dove in wholeheartedly treating him as they would their own son. They have completely embraced the role of parenting this young man – teaching, nurturing, mentoring, protecting and guiding him while he is here in America. They truly epitomize the beauty of what this program is all about!” ~ Darlene Kasper, International Host Family Coordinator

Daffodil Princess Tea & Lady in Waiting: Continued from page 6

Another aspect of the Daffodil candidates’ training is serving as excellent role models to younger

students. For the past two years, the CCS Daffodil Coordinators have held a Princess Assembly

which all CCS elementary school girls are invited to attend. Kindergarten through third grade girls

may apply for the position of Lady-in-Waiting (a future princess). Approximately 50 young prospects

applied from all three campuses. Mrs. Johnson describes the air of excitement during this event, “As

each candidate drew a name for her Lady-in-Waiting, the winner would immediately run up to the

stage and be so excited she would jump right into

the candidate’s lap.”

At the Princess Assembly, the candidates had

an opportunity to give their speeches in front of

an audience and answer “impromptu” questions

asked by the elementary girls.

The next event in the training schedule was

the first annual Princess Tea, a community

event which allows the candidates another

formal occasion to give their speeches and

answer impromptu questions. A professional

photographer was on hand for guests who wanted a picture taken with a candidate. “I imagine every

little girl felt like a princess that day. It was a fun event,” said hostess Christiane Carder.

The candidates valued the training process. “Mrs. Johnson was the greatest encourager. She taught

us how to have genuine charisma toward the audience,” said candidate Sung Min Byun. “She helped

us to draw out our true selves. I gained confidence, wisdom and love toward God. All the people I

met from training gave me huge positive impact that will remain in my heart forever and gave me the

great memories that I will never forget.”

Kelsey Carder was selected as the 2011 CCHS Daffodil Princess on November 29, and gratefully

acknowledges her experience. “I love every minute. The girls are incredible. I love the time I got to

spend with Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Warren, and Cameron Johnson. Any of the girls would have done

an incredible job as princess. I feel so honored and humbled that the Lord has allowed me to be in

this position. I have really enjoyed the other princesses and the time I have spent with them. It is an

incredible honor to represent Cascade Christian.”

When asked what is the best part of working with

the candidates each year, Mrs. Johnson enthusiastically

replied, “I get hugs after each session. It means a lot

to me that the girls are ‘getting’ it, we’re making a

connection and that everyone is having fun.”

“I am so glad that I was able to participate! It has

not only prepared me for college and the public

speaking classes I may take, but also for my transition

into the workplace, for interviews and presentations,”

says candidate Renate Wescott. “I have gained a lot of

confidence in who I am and also courage to become

the person I want to be.”C

On the fourth day of I-Term, students

heard from local youth pastors Nate

Lindseth and Miel Lindseth, of Sound

Life Church, to explore their personal

relationship with God and each other. One

of the topics of discussion was entitled,

“If you knew me, you’d know that...”

where students gained deeper insights

and understanding that what you see isn’t

always the correct assumption of what is

really going on in a person’s life. “It was eye

opening. Everyone has problems, even if

they seem perfectly fine. It was good and I

liked it,” said Freshman Aspen Garner.

Students also participated in a project created

by Principals Broberg and Peterson called, “The

Bigger and Better Project,” which was worked

on throughout the week. Maintaining the same

small groups, students raised money for the

Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Sumner Food

Bank, and a homeless shelter to name a few.

Each group was given $10 and a paperclip. They

were challenged to increase the value of those

two items.

Friday wrapped up with the movie

“One Year” from the Nations Foundation

of Snowboarders. It follows professional

snowboarders sharing their faith. When asked

what the take-away lessons were from the event,

Associate Principal Broberg said, “The students

gained more friends, realized the effect of how

words can hurt people, and the importance of

being able to defend their faith.”

Freshmen I-term: Continued from page 4


Vegas Dream Center“I will never be the same because of Vegas. God has opened my eyes to the things unseen and I now look at the world through His eyes-knowing I can change it through His hands, His feet, His word. We are the generation that steps out, that is going to be bold.”~ Mikaela Mulvahill

“The trip helped me understand that no matter how many times or how many people have let me down, I don’t need to be too scared to trust people. All I need to do is put my full trust in God, because He will never let me down. Once I completely trust Him, trusting in others will fall right into place.” ~ Jamie Fox

“God changed the path I was heading down, from the destructive path to the right one.”~ Robert Humphres

“Watching our children grow stronger and deeper in their walk with God is why I keep going on this trip. Our kids see Jesus in the eyes of others, especially those less fortunate than themselves. Now that’s a beautiful thing.” ~ Kathi Taylor, CCS Alumni Parent

Impact Term 2011: Living on Purpose

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Los Angeles Dream Center

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Jazz Band @ CCS ElementaryThe HS Jazz Band went to each of the CCS elementary schools and worked with the

students. During the elementary band times, the high school students worked in

sections and they helped the elementary students on their music, embouchures, tonguing

and fingering techniques, and

even sound production.

They also taught them the

12-bar blues chords so they

could play with Jazz Band. The

Jazz Band then performed for

the elementary and had the

elementary join them for one

of the pieces.

“It was really fun to go and

interact with the younger

students and get them excited

for band in the future,” said

CCS Director of Bands, Katie Miller.

Impact Term 2011: Living on Purpose New OrleansApproximately two million volunteers and

six years later, the city of New Orleans

is still in need of repair after being torn apart

by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. CCS faculty

member Kali McCrady and her husband, Tom,

led 19 students and four adults to the heart

of New Orleans for this year’s Impact Term

mission trip to continue the work of their

church, Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian.

This is the fourth year the McCrady’s have

taken CCS students to help rebuild homes

there. “I fell in love with the city on my first

trip down in 2006 with my church. The pride

and sense of community amidst this tragedy

continues to amaze me,” says Mrs. McCrady.

Under the direction of a local construction

manager in New Orleans, the students and

adults were aiding in the installation of siding

for a few new homes.

Thousands of displaced residents in

Mississippi and Louisiana are still living in

temporary accommodations provided by

FEMA, but the heart of the city still beats

with life, determination, and gratitude. Mrs.

McCrady recalls a moment in the French

Quarter. “During a parade, a woman broke

character, stepped over to me and shared

that she recently became a Christian due to

Christians coming to her town and serving so

selflessly to help rebuild it. That’s when I knew I

was truly making a difference.”

“The people of New Orleans have never ceased to amaze me of how kind and thoughtful these people can be and how grateful they are of what we are doing for them. I have fallen in love with this city

from the amazing food to the beautiful buildings in the French Quarter to finally the people themselves. I might not ever live down here but I know I have left an impact...” ~ Joshua Gregory

“We saw destruction, devastation, reconstruction, and hope all wrapped up within 15 blocks. It is pretty amazing to see a brand new house sitting right next to an empty lot with nothing but a couple steps leading up to nothing.”~ Katrina Willhoite

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CCHS Alums Return to Coach HS FastpitchSisters and coaches, they aim to bring teamwork and competitiveness to CCHS Fastpitch.

Two more alums returned to

CCHS as coaches this year to

coach the high school girls’ fastpitch

team. Jessica (Blakeslee)Terhune, class

of 2003, is the head coach with sister,

Amy Blakeslee, class of 2005, as her

assistant.

Coach Terhune works as a mortgage

consultant for Wells Fargo Mortgage.

She is married to Bryan Terhune, a

2002 CCHS alum, and she recently

gave birth to son, Eli. She is an active

member of Puyallup Foursquare

Church.

Coach Terhune has played ball

since about age four. Because Cascade

Christian didn’t have a girls’ fastpitch

team until her junior year, she played

at Puyallup High School. Once

fastpitch started at CCHS, she played

her junior and senior year. She also

played three years of Cougar volleyball.

Presently, the sisters play together

on a women’s recreational softball

team. Jessica says some of her fondest

memories of CCHS are “definitely

the friendships I made and the sports

that I played.” Her enthusiasm for the

fastpitch program is evident. “We are working

very hard at bringing a level of competitiveness

back to fastpitch at Cascade Christian.”

Assistant Coach Blakeslee studied business

at Pierce College and works for Rickabaugh

Pentecost Development, LLC. Like Head Coach

Terhune, she also attends Puyallup Foursquare

Church. While at CCHS, she played four years

of fastpitch, four years of volleyball, and one

year of basketball in her freshman year. Coach

Blakeslee is thrilled to be on the coaching staff

this year and says, “It has always been a goal of

mine, and my sister’s, to coach fastpitch, and

we are willing to put the time and effort into

improving the program at CCHS.”

These coaches bring years of playing

experience, hearts for excellence, and high

expectations. An expectation of respect is

one of the top priorities this year. Respect for

teammates, themselves, their opponents, the

field, and the game of fastpitch. Some particular

skills they will be working on this spring are

getting back to the fundamentals of fastpitch

and going from there.

“We want to build from the ground up,”

says Assistant Coach Blakeslee, and part of

that building includes specific drills where the

accuracy of the drill depends on

all of the girls working together

and staying with the drill until, as

a team, they can perform it.”

See page 12 for more members of the Blakeslee family sharing their coaching skills with the CCS community!

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Coaching with Purpose:Junior High coaches play an important role in player developmentJosh and Jessica Blakeslee, affectionately referred

to as ‘Momma and Pappa J‘ by this year’s junior

high girls’ basketball team, are a husband and

wife team that joined the coaching staff as

newlyweds. Married last September, the two

met at the YMCA while playing basketball and

soon found out they both attended the same

church. “He asked me out for a month before I

finally said ‘yes’,” says Jessica.

No stranger to CCS basketball, Jessica

Blakeslee was the CCS JV Girls’ High School

Coach for the 2009-2010 season.

A basketball player since the 5th grade,

Jessica attended Rogers High School and played

basketball there.

She was a camper at

NBC camp for three

years, and during

the summers she has

coached there for the

past nine years. Coach

Blakeslee also coached

at Emerald Ridge

High School in 2002.

Her husband, Josh, has

played basketball since he was three years old.

He attended NBC camps for two years while in

high school at Tacoma Baptist.

Coach Josh is also big brother to CCS alums,

Amy Blakeslee and Jess (Blakeslee) Terhune,

who are coaching this year’s girls’ high school

fastpitch team.

A specific goal the couple had for the team

this year was to get the girls ready for the

high school program and to raise their level

had ever called me mom.”

Even when her friend arrived, Jiseol still

wanted to help. “From a boy who wasn’t

accustomed to doing things for himself, it was

an amazing transformation,” says Baldwin. “He

tried to change a diaper and fix food for the

girls. The girls were misbehaving, and he took

care of them like a big brother.” He would bring

her a cold towel for her face and put his hand

on her shoulder. His concern was indisputable,

and he kept vigil outside her bedroom door

until Korey came home.

“The entire opportunity for God to work

miracles in our home wouldn’t have happened if

Korey had stayed home that day. Jiseol got to see

the unconditional love of my friend, Lynnette,

who dropped everything to come and care for

me. I told him, ‘I care about you so much. You

really showed me how much you love me.”

When Baldwin asked Jiseol how he had felt

of knowledge of the game. In addition to

game knowledge, the coaches taught them

the importance of mental preparation. “We

wanted them to know how to mentally push

through in times of adversity on and off the

court,” says Coach Jessica, and adds, “We have

loved coaching these girls, and have been very

blessed by such a great group of girls. Our heart

is to continue to coach the girls’ junior high

basketball team at CCS and build up a program

that feeds the high school program.”

Iraq, but it strengthened my belief in God.”

The Baldwin’s hope is that Jiseol will

maintain a hunger for God’s word, continue

being the older brother to their daughters,

and be an active member of the family. When

I asked Jiseol how he feels about being with

us, he says, “I feel so comfortable, like this is

my home. There is a lot of laughing, dancing

and music. Since I came to this family, I have

learned how to take care of myself and to be

better to my own parents. I started to think

about other people and to make better choices.”

“Anyone who thinks God may be calling

them to this should go into it with an open

mind and let God decide what will happen in

the relationship”, says Mrs. Baldwin. “Then

seek mentorship and connect with other host

families. There are challenges, but the treasures

are so worth it.”

when she was sick, he replied, “I felt at that time

you do so much for me, so when you were sick,

I felt like it was finally my turn to take care of

you.”

“Jiseol is curious and hungry to know about

God,” say Angela. Mr. Baldwin explained his

own faith to Jiseol by telling him a story from

about a time when God spoke clearly to him

during his tour in Iraq. It was during the height

of the insurgency when it was very dangerous,

and Mr. Baldwin was part of a sniper platoon.

There was bombing everywhere, and while in

an active patrol of the streets, the vehicle he

was riding in came under heavy fire. He told

Jiseol, “I heard a voice that said ‘duck’. I did,

and immediately a bullet hit my Kevlar helmet

towards the top of my head. If I hadn’t ducked,

it would have hit me in the forehead. This voice

didn’t come from nowhere. The experience

made me hungry for the Word of God. I

struggled with decisions I had to make while in

International Hosts: continued from page 7

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Boys’ Basketball Repeats State Title!

CCHS Cougar Basketball:2011 WIAA 1A State Champions

The Cougars and Coach Williams (far right) left a chair open this season, honoring Mike Kilcup (above), a longtime assistant coach who passed away unexpectedly following a heart attack in December. The Kilcup family took part in the Title celebration.


First Cougar Wrestling State ChampFive CCHS Cougar wrestlers qualified to compete at this year’s Mat Classic held at the Tacoma Dome February 18-19. Head Coach Clay Warren reports, “With a 6

and 3 dual record and five wrestlers to state, this

was our best showing ever. It was a testimony of

what heart and hard work can do for you.”

Senior Chris Cole and Sophomore Josh Sayler

both qualified for state with strong finishes at

the Regional tournament. Junior Kevin Zettel

had a very strong season and qualified for

the State tournament by finishing second at

Regionals. He also scored points for the team

at State by winning his first match. Prior to this

year, the team’s highest placement at State was

Devin Ossman at 7th. This year, there were

two wrestlers who topped that finish. Brendon

Ossman beat brother Devin’s record by placing

6th and was 25-5 going into the tournament.

“I have been working to place in State all four

years of high school, so it was great to finally do

it,” said Brendan.

Coach Warren said, “Our most exciting

success came from Josh Crager who turned in a

36 and 1 season and is Cascade Christian’s first

ever Mat Classic State Wrestling Champion, and

he did it as a freshman. I am extremely proud of

him and of all of our wrestlers.”

“Working with all of the boys is a tremendous

joy for me,” he adds. “They have worked

extremely hard, and I believe they have

demonstrated what we, at Cascade Christian

Schools, would hope to see in our athletes:

Courage, Commitment, Honor and Strength.

Wrestling is one of the most

physically and emotionally

demanding sports there is and

our wrestlers have met those

challenges head on and have

done so in a way that brings

honor to our heavenly Father.

I am truly thankful for the

opportunity to be able to work

with these great men of God,

and I praise God for the work

He is doing in their lives.”

State Champion Joshua

Crager continued his wrestling practice in

preparation for the National High School

Coaching Association Wrestling Nationals in

Virginia Beach, Virginia on March 29 - April 2,

2011. He represented Washington State in the

freshman division at 112 pounds. All placers at

this event, 1st - 8th place, will be a High School

Wrestling All-American for 2011.

“Joshua has been wrestling since he was six

years old, and has always had a passion for

the sport,” says his father Brian Crager. “Last

spring, he set a goal to become a high school

State Wrestling Champion for his freshman

year. He set a daily workout program for himself

throughout the summer and

stuck to it. It was exciting to

see him wrestle at the Tacoma

Dome! We give God the glory

for his abilities.”

photos by Lisa Cole

CCHS Cougar Wrestling State participants and their statistics:Josh Crager - grade: 9; weight class: 112; record: 36-1 with 25 pins - State Champion

Josh Sayler - grade: 10; weight class: 119; record: 24-11 with 7 pins

Chris Cole - grade: 12; weight class: 160; record: 18-18 with 13 pins

Kevin Zettel - grade: 11; weight class: 160; record: 18-7 with 6 pins

Brendon Ossman - grade: 12; weight class: 189; record: 25-5 with 11 pins - Sixth Place

State Alternate: Daniel Suggs - grade: 11; weight class: 125; record: 19-14 with 10 pins


Alumni Updates: Where are they now? CCS celebrates alumni graduations, weddings,

jobs, businesses, missions, children...

Class of 1997Joshua Johnson recently moved to Kansas City to work in

missions. Recently engaged, he and his fiance Meredith will be

married this July.

Class of 1998 and 1999 Thomas Kortus was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop

Terrell Glenn on January 16, 2011 at All Saints Church,

Durham, NC. He will continue serving at All Saints as a priest

overseeing discipleship and outreach as well as preaching,

administering sacraments and leading worship.

Wife Amy (Sutherland) Kortus is a classical harpist and

mom to the couple’s three children, Hudson (7), Audrey (5),

and Evelyn (19 months).

Class of 1999Christa (Lerew) Jeffers and her husband Brendan

welcomed Hudson William on February 23, 2011. They

also have a 3-year-old son, Connor.

Note: The pictures were taken by Keren Fenton, who is

married to Steve Fenton, also CCHS Class of ‘99.

Class of 2000Kristi Bishop is serving with Mercy Ministries and Training at

YWAM Indonesia.

Class of 2006Jasmine Wolfe graduated from the University of Washington

in March 2010 with a bachelors degree in Political Science

and a minor in Hispanic Studies. She is waiting to hear back about graduate school and

will hopefully be moving to Washington DC to study International Affairs focused on

US Foreign Policy and Latin America. She is currently working in the Washington State

Legislature for Senator Val Stevens.

Class of 2007Tyler Rodenburg will graduate from Western Washington University in Fall of 2011,

with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

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it as a devotional. I have people emailing

me to tell me incredible stories of the things

they are now doing because of the book, like

purchasing a soldier’s meal and thanking

them for their service whenever they are

in a restaurant with an enlisted person.

People are telling me that after reading the

book, they have now started looking up and

noticing those around them in Starbucks or

the grocery store – making conversation with

a stranger, or helping someone when their

car has broken down. Someone stopped

what they were doing the other day to sit

down and have coffee with an elderly man

sitting alone in a coffee house. I have really

been blown away by what has happened as a

result of people reading the book.”

For more information on “Leaving the Land

of Me” visit www.leavingthelandofme.com.

The book is available on Amazon.com and

BarnesandNoble.com. She is currently working

on getting it in Borders stores. The CCS

District Office also has a few copies. Twenty-

five percent of the proceeds benefit non-profits

throughout the United States. Kathy Saunders

is now working on a Bible study to accompany

“Leaving the Land of Me”.

Parent Profile: continued from page 5

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For the CCS District Fan Page:

www.facebook.com/CascadeChristianSchools

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Alumni: search for

“Cascade Christian Schools Alumni Group”

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Community and Family:Mother, daughter, son and son-in-law all are part of the Cascade Christian community. The Chronicle recently asked this family about themselves and their relationship with CCS.Gloria Shackett: Mom, Kindergarten teacher at CCS Tacoma ElementaryCC: Why did you choose CCS for your children’s education?

GS: As an educator with Cascade Christian Schools, it was a desirable and convenient choice at the time. Through the years it provided not only a wonderful academic environment for my children, but the mission and purpose of our school also helped them become godly leaders “prepared to impact their world.”

CC: What made you decide to become a teacher at CCS? How long have you taught?

GS: Having a very young child, I was looking for an opportunity to teach part-time, and a position opened up here at Cascade. I taught 11 years in the Puyallup Public School District and have spent the last 21 years working here at Cascade Christian Schools.

CC: How has being a teacher at CCS impacted your life? Your children’s?

GS: Throughout all my years of teaching, I have believed this is what God has prepared me to do. Going from working at a public school where God could not be a part of anything that was taught to a school where it was a requirement of all teachers to include God in all areas through our Biblical Worldview Integration Program brought the purpose and joy of teaching to a whole new level for me.

Samantha (Shackett) Bratz:Daughter, teacher at CCHSCC: How many years did you attend CCS?

SB: I attended 13 years.

CC: How has attending CCS impacted your life?

SB: On top of giving me a firm foundation for my faith and an encouraging environment to learn, I met my husband and many lifelong friends at Cascade. I was able to develop relationships with people that have the same standards that I do.

CC: Where did you attend college?

SB: Pacific Lutheran University

CC: Why teaching? Why CCS?

SB: I love helping kids realize their God-given potential and purpose. There is nothing that excites me more than when I see kids strive for all God has planned for them. CCS is a great venue for this. As educators we talk about God’s truth daily.

Evan Bratz: Son-in-law, coach at CCHSCC: How did CCS impact your life?

EB: The biggest impact CCS has had on my life has been the relationships that I’ve formed while being part of this school. The friends I met here are still some of my best friends today. I also met the girl who has now become my wife. Cascade is a special place where people build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships that last. It was here that I had administrators, teachers and coaches who cared about me and greatly impacted the choices I’ve made and who I have become. It has been an honor to now coach along side some of the coaches that I had in high school. I would not be the person I am today without the relationships I’ve formed at Cascade. I am thankful for the sacrifice my parents made to send me here.

CC: What did you do after graduation?

EB: I attended Pacific Lutheran University, where I played football and earned my degree in Physical Education.

CC: What is your “day job”?

EB: I am a firefighter with West Pierce Fire & Rescue.

CC: How long have you been coaching at CCS?

EB: I have been coaching for four years.

CC: What are some of your coaching philosophies?

EB: I believe in teaching kids the skills that will make them not only successful athletes but successful people. If we can teach responsibility, work ethic, preparation, sacrifice, and humility within a team, winning will take care of itself. I believe winning and success are by-products of doing the little things right. Athletics provides the perfect vehicle for learning these important life skills while having more fun than you’ve ever had in your life.

Cody Shackett: Son, senior at CCHSCC: How many years have you attended CCS?

CS: I have been at CCS for 14 years.

CC: How has attending CCS impacted your life?

CS: It has helped me shape what my core values are and what I want the focus of my life to be.

CC: When did you start playing basketball?

CS: I started playing basketball in kindergarten.

CC: Who has been the biggest influence in your basketball career?

CS: There isn’t just one person who has influenced me the most in my basketball career. My Uncle Mark helped me get started in basketball, Coach Sam helped me first get started with a select team playing against top players in the summer, and Coach Williams has helped me have an all around game.

CC: What do you feel have been most important factors in CCS winning the championship title two years in a row?

CS: I believe it was a combination of our chemistry and relationships on and off the court, our great coaching, and our hard work and focus in practice.

Sister and brother, Samantha and Cody, celebrate the second State Championship for CCHS. Cody also earned MVP honors for his efforts.

For the CCS District Fan Page:

www.facebook.com/CascadeChristianSchools

• • •

Alumni: search for

“Cascade Christian Schools Alumni Group”


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2010-2011

Apple Physical TherapyBeacon Electric Inc.The Classic Golf CourseHarnish Lincoln/MercuryJames, Sanderson & LowersMadsen ElectricMeridian Dental CareMillennium ChiropracticPain Center of Western WAPuyallup Surgical ConsultantsRTS Hydro-Seeding, LLCSaturn of PuyallupSimply SmilesSmiles By SutherlandStephens Enterprises of TacomaSubaru of PuyallupTaylor-Made Printing, Inc. TE Walrath Trucking, Inc.

15th Street Automotive Absher ConstructionJet ChevroletJohnson Cox Printing Co.Norfil ManufacturingPlaza 410 Dental AssociatesPuyallup Valley Veterinary ClinicRainier Insurance, Inc.Service Hydraulics, Inc.Summit Trading CompanySuperior Electric Inc.Wayne’s Roofing, Inc.

Architectural Sheet MetalArndt, Chris and KathyDaniel L. Oliveira, D.D.S., P.S.Karl Zeiger, AttorneyLiving Waters Garden MarketMountain View FinancialScotty’s General Construction, Inc.Tern Christian Counseling

Platinum

Gold

C A S C A D E C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L SGiving to God...blessing our students.

Romans 8:28

AUCTION 2011

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A Letter from Rob Mitton, Director of Development:

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all of you who participated in our

Carnival and Auction. Together, we were able to make a significant impact towards

our mission. After expenses, we will be able to distribute more than $77,000 to Athletics,

technology upgrades, campus improvements, Sixth Grade Camp and performing arts.

I would like to give special recognition to the following people:

• Auction Committee: Tina Berry, Kirstie Brar, Christiane Carder, Joanne Centioli,

Marcea Galindo, Debbie Johnson, Michelle Kushan, Kim Sando, Kristin Wade, and

Deanna Johnson.

• A special thanks to Mike and Joanne Centioli for all of their work on the catalog,

auction forms and check-out!

• Thank you, MC John Lennox! You were absolutely the right guy for the job.

• Aaron and Susie Taylor – Thank you for printing the auction catalogs and invitations!

• Kirstie Brar, Amelia Walters, Christi Bahr and all of the others who helped with the

carnival… THANK YOU!

Here are the NET results:

2011 2010 2009

Auction Grand Total $70,000 $64,000 $94,000

Auction proceeds go toward athletics, arts, technology & campus improvements.

2011 2010 2009

Carnival Grand Total $7,100 $7,000 $5,800

Carnival proceeds go toward Sixth Grade Camp.

There are so many who helped… what a great outpouring of effort by our community! Thank you all!

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If you’d like to support quality, Christ-centered education, with God’s purpose in mind for our students,become a Cascade Christian Schools Business Partner. Contact the District Office at 253-841-1776,

or go online to www.cascadechristian.org, and click on Support CCS/Business Partners.

Business Partner:

Apple Physical TherapyBeacon Electric Inc.The Classic Golf CourseHarnish Lincoln/MercuryJames, Sanderson & LowersMadsen ElectricMeridian Dental CareMillennium ChiropracticPain Center of Western WAPuyallup Surgical ConsultantsRTS Hydro-Seeding, LLCSaturn of PuyallupSimply SmilesSmiles By SutherlandStephens Enterprises of TacomaSubaru of PuyallupTaylor-Made Printing, Inc. TE Walrath Trucking, Inc.

15th Street Automotive Absher ConstructionJet ChevroletJohnson Cox Printing Co.Norfil ManufacturingPlaza 410 Dental AssociatesPuyallup Valley Veterinary ClinicRainier Insurance, Inc.Service Hydraulics, Inc.Summit Trading CompanySuperior Electric Inc.Wayne’s Roofing, Inc.

Architectural Sheet MetalArndt, Chris and KathyDaniel L. Oliveira, D.D.S., P.S.Karl Zeiger, AttorneyLiving Waters Garden MarketMountain View FinancialScotty’s General Construction, Inc.Tern Christian Counseling

Gold

C A S C A D E C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L S

Court Reporting • Record Retrieval • Transcription

Cindy and Rick Sanderson enrolled

daughter, Julia and son, Blake at Cascade

Christian Elementary in Puyallup eight years

ago when Julia was in the fifth grade and Blake

was in the first grade. Their business, James,

Sanderson & Lowers, became a Platinum

Business Partner with CCS in 2005. Rick

Sanderson reminiscences on one of his first

impressions of Cascade. “It was a big deal for

our children to be met by the principal every

morning and receive their high fives. They

would run out of the car and were excited for

school.”

Julia Sanderson, now in the homestretch

of her senior year, participates in numerous

activities at Cascade including cross country,

golf, Future Business Leaders of America, and

the after school peer-tutoring program. Her

busy schedule also involves volunteer work

at the Tacoma Rescue Mission a few times a

month and working in the nursery at Brooklake

Community Church.

Returning from a mission trip at the Los

Angeles Dream Center this past February,

Julia comments, “The Dream Center was an

amazing experience that opened my eyes to how

fortunate I am. God moved through me. It was

such a blessing to serve at the Dream Center.”

Already accepted at two different colleges and

pursuing Western Washington University,

Julia plans to major in Public Relations/

Communications or Human Resources.

Blake Sanderson, presently in eighth grade,

participates in football, basketball, and baseball

at CCS, in addition to year-round select

baseball, typically keeping up with his studies

on the road. Recovering from a recent collar-

bone injury, sports are on hold for now, but

Blake looks forward to getting back to doing

what he enjoys and says, “I enjoy sports at CCS

because the coaches are awesome in what they

teach and also their walk with the Lord. The

school has had a great impact on me. I really

like how the teachers reflect God.”

The Sandersons are proud of their children

and appreciate the influence that CCS has

had on their education and their family. “CCS

has had a positive impact on our family. Our

children are turning out the way we had

envisioned and dreamed of, morally grounded

with good values, with like-minded individuals

helping each other out,” says Cindy Sanderson.

“Because of the family atmosphere at CCS, it

has made our job as parents a lot easier,” she

adds.

The Sanderson Business: James, Sanderson & Lowers In 1986, Cindy Sanderson formed Sanderson

and Lowers, Inc., d/b/a JSL, a court reporting,

record retrieval and transcription business, with

her sister-in-law, Patricia Lowers.

A court reporter is a person who transcribes

the spoken word into written form using

machine shorthand. With technological

advances, a person with machine shorthand

skills can now be a captioner. A TV captioner

provides the live closed captioning feeds to

television programs or a person may work as a

captioner for a deaf or hard-of-hearing person

in a work setting, seminar setting, church, et

cetera. Cindy says a highlight of her career

was the six years she spent captioning for the

deaf and hard-of-hearing using her machine

shorthand skill.

“The coaches put the team and God first. Both of my children appreciate this about their school, that the teachers not only instruct and teach, but they listen as well. We are thankful that CCS brings God to the forefront.”

~ Rick Sanderson

IMPACT...Living on Purpose-Choosing God’s Way

District Office815 21st Street SEPuyallup, WA 98372

253-841-1776

See us on the web!www.cascadechristian.org

Romans 8:28“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

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