Quality Christian Education Since 1947 Brethren Magazine/90_BrethrenMagazine_Fall2013_web.pdf1 Happy...

NO

N-PRO

FITU

. S. POSTAG

EPA

IDLO

NG

BEACH, CA 90809

Permit 354

Quality Christian Education Since 1947

Fall 2013

BrethrenChristian JUniOr & seniOr high sChOOl

HEARTfor at-risk kids

Recent Brethren Christian grad has sights on missions field,

which for now is in Orange County.See story on page 4

Photo by LYNN SEEDEN

NEW TEACHERSMeet BC’s newest staffPage 8

ALUMNINews and updates2

2 Fall 2013 I Brethren Magazine I www.bchs.net

-

21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646(714) 962-6617 www.bchs.net

Brethren ChristianJUniOr & seniOr high sChOOls

2 Spring 2012 I Brethren Magazine I www.bchs.net

www.bchs.net I Brethren Magazine I Fall 2013 3

s the mission of Brethren Christian critical? Is the planet facing a spiritual struggle that transcends national boundaries, ethnic backgrounds and religious traditions?

Are we in desperate need of light for these dark times? Then yes, the mission is critical!

The school has always nurtured students toward the vision Paul had for believers in Philppians 2 “. . . that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God, without blemish, in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the

world, holding fast to the word of life . . .”And that light has been burning brightly for more than 65 years. Graduates currently serve

Jesus Christ all over the planet, in the world of politics, the NFL and in professional and other positions of influence spanning the globe.

Current students are busting the curve on the College Board SAT exams and Advanced Placement tests.

Those same millennial BC students are winning a staggering array of fine arts awards including a “Sparky” from the OC Arts Council for sustained excellence and the “Childress” award for the best high school play in Orange County, bar none!

Our boys’ varsity basketball squad will try to capture the league title for the sixth consecu-tive year, and our all-star gridiron coaching staff (who has appeared in a total of six Super Bowls) will try to lead our team to the playoffs for the third consecutive year.

These achievements are signs that BC students are fulfilling their mission. They are learn-ing to think critically about the world around them. Their work ethic is obvious.

Most importantly they have an accurate and thorough understanding of God’s Word, and a loving, obedient personal relationship with Him. They are brightening our planet with His light where ever they go.

Help us “keep the light on” by making a generous donation to BC’s general or scholarship fund. The school operates on a positive, but razor-thin margin each year.

In other words, your gift makes a BIG difference. Seriously, the world needs this light!

Rick Niswonger, Principal

Br e t h r e n M ag a z i n eVol. 26, No. 1 I Fall 2013

21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach(714) 962-6617 [email protected]

Brethren Christianintegrating Faith & learning

By RICK NISWONGERPrincipal, Brethren Christian

To be admitted to BCHS, the student and at least one parent must be born-again Christians who regularly attend church. The student must have scored in the 60th percentile or above in Total Reading and Total Mathematics sections on the most recent achievement testing. Scores below the 60th percentile may require further testing.

Admission to advanced courses requires placement testing.Brethren Christian welcomes all applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, or sex, who

have a personal commitment to faith in Christ and desire a high-quality Christian education. Applicants must be prepared spiritually, academically, socially, physically and linguistically to meet the requirements of Brethren Christian’s well-defined, college preparatory, English medium, mainstream, Christian, educational program.

Christian education: Needed now more than ever

Brethren CalendarYou are encouraged to attend these activities.

OCTObER 1 Kick off “Eyeglass and Hearing Aid

Collection Drive” (with HB Lions Club) 2 Pastor Appreciation Breakfast & Chapel 5 Football vs. Riverside Christian at Ocean

View HS 7 p.m. 9-11 Rawhide Ranch for 7th grade students 18 Football vs. St. Margaret’s at Ocean View

HS 7 p.m. 22 Last Day to drop off eyeglasses 24 Preview Night 6:00 BBQ 7:00 Program for

prospective families 26 Lions Club Vision Van at school for free

vision and hearing testing; presentation of eye glasses collected to the HB Lions Club

NOvEMbER 1 Homecoming vs. Crean Lutheran; Gates and

booths open at 6 p.m.; kick off 7 p.m. 2 Class of 1993 Reunion 7 Football vs. Firebaugh at Ocean View 7pm 8-9 Fall Play: Romeo & Juliet 7 p.m. Theater 8-10 L.A. Mission Trip 11 Veterans Day — No School 13 Veterans Chapel 9:30-10:10 a.m.

Veterans and families welcome. 15 -16 Fall Play: Romeo & Juliet 7 p.m. Theater 20 BCHS Night at Barnes & Noble (Bella Terra

in HB) 7-9 p.m. 25-29 Thanksgiving Holiday

DECEMbER 5 Festival of Christmas (all Fine Arts groups) 20 School Closed for the Christmas Holidays

JANUARy 1 Happy New Year! 6 School resumes 14-16 Finals 17-20 Enjoy the long weekend! 27-31 Spiritual Emphasis Week 31 King Warrior Night at Varsity Basketball

Game Ocean View 7 p.m.

FEbRUARy7 Big Night o’ Jazz featuring Sarah Lindsay

(’07) on the vibes


I


From a young age, Stephen Keenan felt that his future involved mission work.

His plan was to go to El Salvador and work with an organization that helps needy families whose children are at risk of being placed in orphanages.

During his five years at Brethren Chris-tian, Stephen served in various ministries in Mexico, Bosnia, Rwanda and El Salvador, further affirming that this was the path God chose for him.

The plan was to spend nine to 10 months in El Salvador and then decide whether to return to the U.S. and attend college, or stay in El Salvador and continue with his mission work.

With his plan in place, and the majority of his funding earned, Stephen was ready to leave for El Salvador.

This is when the Lord revealed a new direction for Stephen.

On July 2, Stephen and several Brethren buddies went hiking in Eaton Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains. They hiked up to the top of a waterfall, climbing over rocks to view a stream and water below. It was a hot day so they decided to take a dip, jumping about 15 feet into the pool of water.

“It seemed safe to me, and the other guys who had jumped first looked to be OK,” Stephen said.

So he took the leap, landing on a rock in the shallow water.

As soon as he landed, Stephen knew something was wrong. He felt tremendous pain and could not stand by himself. Eventu-ally he was able to gather the strength to get up with the help of his friends and hike more than two hours back to the car and drive home.

“I thought if I could get home, things would feel better the next day,” he said

But when he didn’t feel any better as he’d hoped, he and his mom Stephanie sought medical attention. The doctor determined that he had broken several vertebrae in his lower back. Stephen underwent surgery to place rods into his spinal canal to stabilize the spinal column. The surgery was success-

Mission: Detoured

By DAvID HOPPES (‘82), BC Teacher

Photo by LYNN (Gibbons, ‘80) SEEDEN

When we started writing this article about Stephen Keenan for Brethren Magazine, he was days away from heading to El Salvador to work with at-risk youth. An accident redirected his course back home to helping kids in Orange County ... at least for now.

Sometimes God reveals direction by ‘accident.’


First day of school, September 2013

Freshman Retreat: the perfect way to bond before school starts.

ful and, amazingly, he sustained no nerve damage.

Stephen’s doctor was quoted in a local newspaper as saying, “He’s the luckiest patient I have treated in my 25-year career. Had he jumped from just a few feet higher, he could have been permanently paralyzed from the waist down.”

Stephen added, “This is not luck, but something that is a part of God’s plan for me and my future.”

Stephen has spent the summer in a body brace, unable to bend, twist or lift objects. He is healing well, according to his surgeon, and sometime next year the rods and screws will be removed from his back.

He hopes to be able to return to El Salvador. Until that time, he plans to attend a local community college and work with at-risk kids in Orange County.

Stephen was raised by his mom in a godly home with extended family involved in his life as well. His grandparents actively encouraged his spiritual growth, including the provision of a Christian education. He said he is grateful for the spiritual instruction and the examples of caring for the poor and disenfranchised that he has received from each of his family members.

He says he looks forward to serving oth-ers for the sake of the gospel wherever God would have him go.

Around campus BRETHREN CHRISTIAN 2013

Warrior Football season!

Lady Warriors ready to command the court.

Stephen spends time with a special-needs child in El Salvador.


Stay tunedBC senior Quinton Fults has been wired with

remarkable natural music ability, which he uses to serve his school and his church.

By CURT SEEDENBrethren Magazine

y day, Brethren Christian senior Quinton Fults focuses on

rigorous advanced placement calculus and English classes.

By night, Quinton grabs his banjo and washboard and, along with his band, can be found at such venues as the Signal Hill Soup Jam, the Long Beach Bluegrass Jam or maybe the Alta Coffee Shop in Newport Beach.

Meet Quinto and the Beans, which Quinton refers to as a “new grass band.”

“We combine styles of bluegrass, rockabilly, rap and alternative music,” Quinton said.

Quinton plays the banjo, the washboard and the harmonica and is the lead vocalist for the group, which also features a guitar, upright bass, another vocalist and a band manager who sets up the sound system and comes in for about half the songs during any gig.

Quinton said he took banjo lessons from Andy Rau of the Andy Rau band, “but it changed from him teaching me to us just playing music together. I picked things up within an hour.”

The group Quinto and the Beans practices whenever the members can get together, often meeting at Quinton’s family’s home in Fountain Valley.

When he’s not performing or focusing on his senior year at Brethren Christian,


B

www.bchs.net I Brethren Magazine I Fall 2013 721141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach(714) 962-6617 [email protected]

Christ-centered education


MAKE AN IMPACT ON A LIFE. DONATE TODAY.

Christian Education is needed more today than ever. At Brethren Christian we’re equipping young people to stand firm in their faith.

We’re looking for godly leaders who can be a part of the BCHS support teamto ensure the future of Christ-centered education atBrethren Christian Junior & Senior High School.

Teaching Truth on a Foundation of Faith since 1947

For information about donating to the student scholarship program, or donating to the campus building needs, please contact Janine Ransom,

Director of Development at [email protected] or (714) 962-6617 ext. 25.

Because it’s important.

We’re equiping godly leaders. You can make it possible.

Brethren Magazine

Quinton is one of five worship leaders at Mariners Church in Irvine.

“I’m in charge every five weeks and I lead worship in the high school ministry,” he said.

Quinto attended St. Hedwig School in Los Alamitos before the family discovered Brethren Christian.

“Brethren came as a surprise to us,” Quinton’s mom Christine said. “My best friend’s son was a year older than Quinton and looking for a high school. So I drove over there and looked at the campus, looked at their website, and I said, ‘I have a feeling this where God wants Quinton to go to high school.’ It’s a Christian school and I like the small classroom size.”

Quinton is active in the school’s drama department. He assembled a band that performed the opening, closing and intermission music for the school’s presentation of “Steel Magnolias.” He’s portrayed Joseph, the superintendent of angels, in Brethren’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

“The drama department is my passion outside of academics,” Quinton said. Add his musical interests and “it’s a challenge to balance all three,” he said.

“Like most people, we hope for the best and tried to raise him with values,” Quinton’s dad, Craig, said. “What has been important to us is raising him in the church and having a strong faith and stressing creativity.

“We’re very proud of him,” Craig Fults added. “Watching that talent come out of him is just a fascinating experience. I can’t even carry a tune.”

Quinton says he is interested in attending either USC, UCLA or UC Irvine after graduation, and he hopes to study computer engineering.

“Drama and music—they’re hobbies. “I’ll try out for plays at my college and I’ll continue to finesse my technique,” he said.

QUINTON FULTS and an Eagle project

Quinton is a member of Boy Scouts Troop 671, based at St. Hedwig School in Los Alamitos. He is working on his Eagle project.

Quinton produced a “family-friendly charitable variety show that included a magician, a comedy improv team, a rock band, and other acts to benefit Working Wardrobes of Costa Mesa,” Quinton said.

The show was Sept. 27 at Mariners Church Student Center in Irvine. The ticket for admission to the show was one pair of gently worn men’s or women’s dress shoes for the benefit of Working Wardrobe’s mission.

A N N O U N C E M E N T

Donate today to the BCHS Scholarship Fund.


Brethren Christian adds two new history teachers; honors 232 combined years of service of longtime staff members.

New Warriors

WELCOME

By JANINE RANSOMBrethren Magazine

rethren Christian Junior & Senior High Schools recognized 232 years of service to

the school at a recent staff awards luncheon. No, Jim Lanning hasn’t been here that long

... but we will celebrate 50 years of his devoted service at the end of this school year.

Steve Sturdivant (‘70) is celebrating his 40th anniversary, while Joyce Coley and Ron Schooler (‘61) each mark 35 years.

Nancy Patrick and Stacey Whitmire have reached 20 years. Kim Cole has ably served the band for 15 years.

Due to some “accounting errors,” Cindy (Halberg, ‘74) Ho was recognized belatedly for 16 years of faithful service in the business office. The school is grateful for all these staff members have done to further this ministry.

NEW TEACHERSJennifer Simonds is teaching eighth grade

U.S. history; ninth grade geography and current


Campus News

NEW FACES ON CAMPUS: Jennifer Simonds, left, is teaching history, geography and current issues classes. Eric Osburn, above, also teaching history classes, along with government and economics.

B


Campus News

issues; and advanced placement (AP) U.S. history to 11th graders.

Jennifer has lived in Orange County her entire life. She attended a small Christian school, graduated as valedictorian, and then returned to that same school to teach for the past 16 years.

She graduated from California State University, Long Beach as a history major and earned her teaching credential through Vanguard University.

“I thoroughly enjoy looking for ways to engage students in historical thinking skills and sharing my enthusiasm for the subject.”

Her husband is also a history teacher and they have a daughter who is beginning her first year at Chapman University in Orange.

She loves hiking (climbed to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite), cooking, reading, and ... “well, I just plain love teaching. I also enjoy finding healthy ways to eat and live....both physically and spiritually.

“I believe we all need each other on our journey with Christ. I look forward to sharing what God has done in my life and listening to the experiences of others on their own journeys,” Jenn said.

(Jenn replaces Colleen Faris, who has accepted a position with the Fountain Valley School District.)

Eric Osburn is teaching sixth grade ancient world history; 10th grade AP world history; and 12th grade U.S. government and economics.

Eric is a member of Bellflower Brethren Church. He grew up in Southern California and attended Kennedy High School in La Palma.

Eric attended Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind. for his freshman year, graduating from Azusa Pacific University in 2009 with a degree in History, minoring in athletic coaching. He earned his teaching credential at Vanguard University in 2011.

Eric is a single man who enjoys watching football and hanging out with friends. He has two sisters and one brother.

(Eric replaces Daniel Hogshead, who has followed his heart to Minnesota. Only love could convince one to leave sunny California for the cold snowy North!)

Brethren CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Universities the Class of 2013 are attending :

Abilene Christian University Belhaven University Berklee College of Music boston University California State University Chico California State University Fresno Career Academy of Beauty Case Western Reserve University Cerritos College DePaul University El Camino College Fairfield University George Washington University Grand Canyon University Hamline University Hillsdale College Indiana University bloomington Johns Hopkins University Kansas State University La Sierra University Los Angeles Harbor College Miami University (the one in Ohio) Michigan State University Mount St. Mary’s College Mt. San Antonio College Northwestern College Rochester Institute of Technology University at Buffalo (AKA “SUNY Buffalo”) University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kansas University of Miami University of Portland University of Utah University of vermont Villanova University (Names in bold are on the US News & World Report Top 100 Colleges list)

A current parent purchased one of the items on our “Wish List” this summer.

Actually, it was 20 items ... 10 high-quality LCD ceiling-mounted projectors and 10 document cameras (valued at $15,000).

This generous donation enabled us to complete Phase I of the Technology Upgrade Project that had been established by our Technology Team under the direction of Ron Schooler (’61).

This phase also included rewiring the entire school for the high-tech needs and demands of a modern school. All our classrooms are now equipped with an instructor’s laptop, the projector and a document camera, which all interface with each other. An additional four classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboard (“Smart Board”) technology.

Alumni JJ LaFever (’11) and Daniel Wade (’10), above, install one of the new ceiling mounted projectors in a classroom.

Congratulations to our BC Drama students for their nominations for the 2013 Cappie Awards: Erick Alkire for sound Cole Fencl for music composition Sarah Regli for comic actress in a musical Monica Overton for supporting actress Seth Kennard for supporting actor Matt Holevas for featured actor.

Thank you for your generosity!


Sports

Warrior

sports

sports

sports

Photo by TUE DUONGFor Brethren Magazine

4LIGHTNING SPEED with eagle eyeANTHONy MOOREWide receiver / Cornerback5’8” 155 lbs.

“Pound for pound, Anthony is the best player in the county. He has a sense of the field of play and is able to capitalize on it.”

Rick NiswongerBCHS Principal


XCJ

By JON bAHNSENAthletic Director

ett Del Mundo is the new girls basketball coach.

Coach Del Mundo has 18 years experience in coaching both girls and boys high school basketball. He has coached at Fullerton High School, Western Christian High, Sonora High, Beckman High and also Bishop Amat High, where he helped the school win a CIF boys basketball title.

Del Mundo is a graduate of Whittier Chrisitian HS and the University of Southern California.

“It is a tremendous privilege to share the court with the exceptional people at Brethren Christian,” he said. “It’s also a great day to walk on to the court with student-athletes and coaches who know the difference between winning and being successful. When the playing stops, I want all of us to have shared in experiences and relationships that last beyond the season.”

Congratulations to the Junior High Boys’ Volleyball team for its second-place finish in the CALOC League. This is the fourth championship game out of six possible for the Junior High teams this year: Flag Football, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball and Boys volleyball.

Sports

Warrior

sports

eryl Dyson is up for the challenge.

Dyson, who spent the last four years coaching cross country at Fountain Valley

High School, is the new walk-on head cross country coach at Brethren Christian High School.

Why leave Fountain Valley?“The program had probably gotten better than I was as a

coach,” said Dyson, who was also a walk-on coach at Fountain Valley. “I had two really good assistants who could be coaches on their own.”

By day, Dyson is an accountant with an Irvine CPA

firm. He noticed Brethren Christian had an opening for a cross country coach on the CIF website, which lists open positions.

“I knew all along that to continue coaching I’d have to be somewhere close to home,” he said.

Brethren Christian fit the bill.“I like being at a small school.

It’s fun not being at a large public school with 3,600 kids,” Dyson said. “The kids are great and the parents have been very supportive.”

While coaching at Fountain Valley, Dyson led the Barons to the Sunset League championship in 2011 and 2012. Fountain Valley advanced to the CIF Division I Prelims three times and the CIF Finals in 2011.

At Brethren Christian, Dyson has 11 runners —six girls and five boys.

“It’s fun getting to know them. It’s a small group and they’re out there whenever they can. I don’t think there’s a kid at Brethren who’s only involved in just one activity. I try to be very accommodating.”

Deryl and his wife Patsy have two grown children—daughter Emily who now lives in New York; and son Eric, a Fountain Valley High grad who ran cross country all four years.

Deryl’s ready for the challenge at Brethren Christian.

“It’s a great school. Hopefully over a period of 3-4 years we can build a cross country team that can compete,” he said.

Dyson added, ”I know there are more kids on campus that can run. I just have to find them.”

REady tO gO thE

distance

Deryl Dyson is the new cross country coach at Brethren Christian.Photo by LYNN (Gibbons, ‘80) SEEDEN

D

Former Fountain Valley High School cross country coach Deryl Dyson is the new coach atBrethren Christian.

By CURT SEEDENfor Brethren Magazinesports

sports


Debbie (Lane, ’78) Martin has been named director of Los Altos Brethren Pre-School. She earned her master’s degree in educational administration from Concordia University this year. Debbie has two children attending Brethren Christian, Will (12th grade) and Sierra (seventh grade). Daughter Christina graduated in 2011.

Kelly Council (’78) is now retired from his career as a firefighter/paramedic. Kelly has been married to Julie for three years. The make their home in North Chesterfield, VA.

You can view their wedding album at http://kellyjulie2010.shutterfly.com. You can also connect with Kelly on Facebook.

1980s Tami (Lewis, ’83) Hamoudi and her

husband will celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary in December. She is the mother of two wonderful children and lives in the Riverside area. She would love to hear from former Brethren school mates! Contact Tami at [email protected].

Bruce Eien (’83) has completed his master’s degree and obtained his Oregon teaching credential this year. Bruce is the head football coach at a high school near their home in Oregon.

Todd Gibbs (’85) makes his living in paradise as a pet groomer. He moved to Maui this year and “is loving it!”

Marcella Lopez-Lavalle (‘89) writes, “I enjoy receiving and reading the WarriorWord newsletter. Please say hello for me and give my best to everyone. Go Warriors!” Contact Marcella at [email protected].

1990sRebekah (Coley, ‘94) Davis and Jason

Davis welcomed Deacon Everett Davis on Aug. 27, which was 10 weeks early. He mea-sured 15¾ inches long; 2 pounds, 13 ounces.

AlumNews

AlumNewsBy JANINE RANSOMFor Brethren Magazine

REUNION PLANNINGEach class or group of school mates is

responsible for planning its own reunion. Brethren Christian High School does

its very best to maintain current contact information on alumni, and we are happy to share your current class list to assist you in your planning (and we appreciate your help).

Reunions may be held at Brethren Christian’s Huntington Beach campus.

If the Alumni Office can assist you in any way, please contact Janine Ransom at [email protected] or (714) 962-6617, ext. 25.

1960s Liz Ann Pearson (’64) writes to Brethren:

“I work for a company called Esri, which is headquartered in Redlands, CA, as an administrative assistant. I graduated from Mankato State University, MN, with a degree in elementary education. I worked 14 years as a Realtor in Colorado before moving back to Minnesota. I have been married to Lane Pearson for 45 years ... 46 this year! We have three grown daughters and 10 grandchildren.”

1970sEvonne Cashman (‘75) credits a snorkel

and mask with saving her life in a July 31 attack by a 14-foot tiger shark as she snorkeled in Maui. Her brother, Ed Cashman (’71), chairman of the Bible department at BCHS, says “the shark had his entire mouth around her.”

Von sustained an 18-inch bite on her back and numerous cuts, requiring stitches on her hands and face. She said she “felt like she had been hit by a Mack truck,” because the impact was so great. “I never felt I was going to die, I was alert the whole time,” Von said. “I was very fortunate.”

She says she is not afraid to return to the water and plans to snorkel again. Von’s story was featured on TV and print news reports around the world.

When Deacon was born, the cord was wrapped around his neck three times and tied in a knot. The doctors did an emer-gency C-section at 30-weeks. Mom, dad and grandparents, Dave and Joyce Coley, wish to thank all of you who prayed Deacon into this world.

Jeremy Niswonger (‘98) and Shana Niswonger have been blessed with a little girl, Eliyanah Grace. She was born on Aug. 20; weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces;

and measured 18½ inches long. Eliyanah means “God has answered me”

in Hebrew. BCHS principal and junior high teacher (respectively), Rick and Janet Niswonger, are the doting grandparents.

Luann (Brown, ’99) Habecker writes to us that she is living in Grand Junction, Colo. “This season finds me daring to share the gos-pel (I Thessalonions. 2); living out the gospel as a wife; tending to my home; continuing in my frugality and deal hunting; and participat-ing in our local abortion outreach ministry.” Connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/standing4life.

DEACON DAVIS

ELIYANAH GRACE NISWONGER


alumnewsAlumNews

Alumni: Visit our Brethren web page! It’s easy to update your contact information there. Just go to www.bchs.net and click on Alumni.

2000s Jerrol Krause (‘00) and Lauren

(Sandusky, ‘02) Krause welcomed their son, Ellison Samuel, on Feb. 11, 2013. Sianna, 2½ years old, is a proud big sister.

Jerrol is currently working as the senior web developer for Boost Mobile, and Lauren–who has been blessed to be able stay home with the kids–is going back to school to earn her master’s in counseling and become a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Natasha Joy Szala (’04) has received her bachelor of arts in English and her master’s in education from Vanguard University.

She is now an adjunct English professor at Vanguard and also does private tutoring. Vanguard hired her immediately as an adjunct professor upon receiving her bachelor of arts in English, and she has been teaching freshman classes.

Mom Janice Muse writes, “Now that she has her master’s, my daughter will be teaching all levels. I am so proud. and it’s wonderful that she loves teaching so much!”

Stephanie Boyadjian (‘04) graduated in May from USC with a Master’s degree in social work. “I focused my time on C.O.P.A., which is community organization programing administration. My emphasis was on the management and development of non-profits, rather than typical social work.” Stephanie is currently working as a public relations associate at Prime Global Solutions, Inc.

Tyler Ternes (’05) and Kellie Sakata (’08) were married at the Clarke Estate in Santa Fe Springs on July 28. The wedding party included Robert Ganiko (’05) and Kellie’s sister, Kirsten Sakata (’11), both BCHS grads.

Tyler and Kellie met at California State University, Long Beach in 2009 and dated for four years before tying the knot.

Tyler is starting his 4th year of teaching Junior High math at Mission Viejo Christian School. Kellie graduated in 2013 from California State University, Long Beach with her degree in social work. They live in Costa Mesa.

Carrie Spowart (’07) graduated in May from CSULB with her bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Sisters Katie Ransom (’07) and Alyssa Ransom (’09) each earned her bachelor of science degree this spring.

Katie graduated from the Marshall

School of Business at USC with a degree in marketing. She is employed by Creators, Inc. in Manhattan Beach.

Alyssa earned her degree at UC Davis, majoring in anthropology. Alyssa is currently assisting in the anthropology Lab at Davis, doing bone identification work. She plans to continue her education and pursue a master’s degree in anthropology. The girls were able to take a trip together to France this summer and were hosted in Paris by the Favre family. Adrien Favre attended BCHS as a foreign exchange student in 2010-2011. The caves of Lascaux and the Chauvet-Pont d’Arc grotto (famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings) was a highlight of the trip for Alyssa. Katie loved The Palace of Versailles.

Drew Byers (’09) graduated from California Lutheran University this spring with a bachelor of arts in marketing communication. Drew is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Maggie. They will be moving to Austin, where Maggie will attend University of Texas for graduate school and Drew will look for employment. “What a terrific couple they make!” comments the proud papa, John Byers.

ELLISON SAMUEL KRAUSE

TERNES-SAKATA WEDDING

KATIE RANSOM ALYSSA RANSOM


Brethren Magazine

Allison Tinklenberg (’08) and Nate Barrett (‘08) were married Aug. 4, 2012. Jarrod Zea (’08), Chris Chan (’08) and Travis Tinklenberg (’11) were groomsmen, with Geoff Franchi (’08) as the best man.

Nate graduated magna cum laude from Chapman University in May 2012 with a bachelor’s of arts in political science.

Allison graduated from CSULB that same month with a bachelor’s in liberal studies, with a focus on elementary education. She completed her student teaching in December 2012 and is now working as an RTI (Response to Intervention) teacher at Lakeland Elementary, in Norwalk.

Nate is in his second year at the UCLA School of Law. The Barretts make their home in Huntington Beach.

Joshua Roque (’09) has graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a double bachelor of arts in accounting and business administration. Congratulations Josh on this great accomplishment in only four years!

Nick Holevas (’09) has graduated from Pepperdine University with his bachelor of science degree in sports medicine. He is planning for a career as a physical therapist. Nick is currently employed as the trainer for the 2013 Warrior football team.

Taylor Lardas (‘09) has graduated from Vanguard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater arts. Taylor is interested in pursuing a career in writing and directing.

Nicole Young (’09) graduated with her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Humboldt in women’s studies. She plans to stay in Northern California for the time being.

Lauren Starkenberg (’09) has graduated from CSULB with her bachelor of science degree in health science and chemistry. Her plans are to go on to Dental School.

AlumNews

2010sElizabeth Shouse (’10) writes: “This

summer I left to be a missionary through Adventures in Missions. I will be traveling with 55 other people for 11 months to 11 different countries. If you are interested in my journey, check out my blog: www.elizabethshouse.theworldrace.org. I am so excited for this amazing opportunity and can’t wait to see how God will use me this coming year!”

Please remember to pray for Elizabeth this year.

Chris Danks (’10) has graduated from Point Loma University in San Diego. He has achieved honors as a debate scholar and was selected to be a national extemporaneous speaker. Congratulations, Chris!

Myles Taylor (’10) is working for the Signal Hill Police Department while attending school at Azusa Pacific University. Myles has also been selected to be a Secret Service trainee. Congratulations on this great honor, Myles!

Christian Nelson (’11) and Shawn Harms (’11) were married in Long Beach on May 25, 2013. Congratulations!

PASSINGSMartin Ossen (’60) went to be with his

Lord on Aug. 27. He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Ramsey, ’66) Ossen, retired English and special-education teacher at Brethren. Marty and Elaine have three daughters and one grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters, Georgia (Ossen, ’61) Starr, Ingrid (Ossen, ’65) Chapman, Sylvia (Ossen, ’70) Riggs and brother, Jon Ossen (’73), and their families. Services were held at Bethany Church in Long Beach.

Linda (Gunn, ’66) Estrada went to be with her Lord on July 19 after a courageous

battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Lenny, and their three grown sons, Matt, Nathan and Dave. They have six grandchildren. She is also survived by her father, Lyle L. Gunn;

and her brother and his wife, Stephen (‘67) and Linda (Stewart, ‘67) Gunn.

Linda will be greatly missed by her classmates of 1966, several of whom had opportunity to visit her in last weeks at her home in Redmond, OR.

BARRETT-TINKLENBERG WEDDING PARTY

LINDA ESTRADA


Rick Niswonger, Principal21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach(714) 962-6617 [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert Rudd, Chairman

Grace Brethren Church of Long Beach

Mimi AnzaldoMariners Church, Irvine

Phil HelferLos Altos Grace Brethren Church, Long Beach

Jack KnapilSeaCoast Grace Church, Cypress

Rick NiswongerEvangelical Free Church, Fullerton

Phil SpechtCypress Church, Cypress

Steve StongSt. Peter’s by the Sea, Huntington Beach

Howard YamaguchiBethel Grace Baptist Church, Bellflower

BCHS FOUNDATION DIRECTORSPaul Rosa, President

Grace Brethren Church of Long Beach

Kathy HessSt. Andrews’ Presbyterian Church

Jim LanningVantage Point Church, Eastvale, Calif.

Chris MahoneySts. Simon and Jude, Huntington Beach

Rick NiswongerEvangelical Free Church, Fullerton

Bob RansomCottonwood Church, Los Alamitos

Phil SpechtCypress Church, Cypress

MAGAZINE STAFF Send your news and address changes to:

Director of Advancement, Janine [email protected]

Designer, Lynn (Gibbons, ‘80) Seeden

Brethren Magazine is generously underwritten by the BCHS Foundation.

If you would you like to keep up to date on happenings at Brethren Christian through email, contact us at [email protected] to join the email list.

If you would like to contact the Chairman of the Board of Directors, email [email protected].

Brethren Christian exists to help Christian parents in fulfilling their God-given responsibility of diligent teaching and seeks to implement Christ’s command of making disciples. By philosophy, purpose and design, we are dedicated to providing a Christ-centered, high quality educational program consistent with Biblical truth. We minister to the whole person by fostering individual growth and preparing students for responsible interaction in society.

directorsBrethren Magazine

Brethren ChristianJUniOr & seniOr high sChOOl

Big Night ‘O Jazz Concert

Brethren Christian’s Award-Winning Jazz Ensembles Present

Featuring special guest, BC alumnaSARAH LINDSAY DOLMAGE (‘07)

Feb. 7 @ 7 p.m.Concert will be at the school

Brethren Christian21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach(714) 962-6617 • [email protected]

SARAH LINDSAY DOLMAGE

jazz


“Third Thursday” Campus Tour and LuncheonFor: Prospective Parents

Nov. 21, 2013 • Jan. 23, 201411 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Complimentary; RSVP required

Preview Night & bbQ DinnerFor: Prospective Students and Families

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013Barbecue 6 p.m. • Preview Night 7 p.m.

Complimentary; RSVP required

Student visitation DayFor: Prospective Students

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 20138:45 a.m.—1 p.m.

Lunch included; RSVP required

Reservations may be made at:www.BCHS.net under Admission Events

or by phone at (714) 962-6617

Quality Christian Education Since 1947 Brethren Magazine/90_BrethrenMagazine_Fall2013_web.pdf1 Happy...

Documents

Transcript of Quality Christian Education Since 1947 Brethren Magazine/90_BrethrenMagazine_Fall2013_web.pdf1 Happy...