SCS Summer 2020 Scepter

SCS HIGHLIGHTS
SUMMER 2020
SCS Makes A Music Video!
Remote Learning Inspires Creativity
Events & Celebrations
Alumni Conversations
2020 Seniors Highlights
Farewells & Welcomes

inside this issue

Class of 2020 4
Welcomes 6
Academic News 8
All School Video 10
Athletic Honors 14
Leadership News 16
Alumni Conversations 20
Fundraising 22

our mission

We proclaim Jesus Christ in all
aspects of our program, emphasizing
academic excellence and biblical
Christian values, partnering with
parents and the church to prepare
godly young men and women so
that they may impact their world for
Christ. (Colossians 1:28)

a d m i n i s t r at i o n
Chad McNatt, Superintendent
Daxa Thomas, Elementary Principal
Matt Althoff, Secondary Principal
board of trustees
Chris Glynn, President
Richard Mullen, Vice President
Dani Yorkston, Secretary
Debbie Beck, Treasurer
Andrew Busz, Member
Carol Murray, Member
Nick Jansson, Member

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Accompanied by Kindergarteners

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from the superintendent

As the 8th Superintendent in our 74-year history, I am honored to
serve Seattle Christian School in this next chapter. During my past
two years here as Elementary Principal, I quickly felt at home and
all-in for our mission and our community. As we raise the next
generation of young people amidst a challenging season in
our nation and world, we must operate from a place
of trust in the Lord. He is a good and loving God,
and He calls for His people to stand in unity,
to see others as He sees us, and to love one
another.
Over the past 20+ years in education and
ministry, I have been blessed to learn and serve
in public and private schools, both domestic and
abroad. God is clearly at work in school settings all
over the world, and I am so thankful for how God He
has grown me and shown me grace through all of the moments that
make up my story. What a privilege it is to bring glory to Him in the
lane of education and to now do so in the vibrant, diverse, and Jesus-
centered community that is Seattle Christian. On behalf of my wife,
Melia, and our children, we are grateful to be a part of the Seattle
Christian community.
Each of us has our own story, and at SCS, as those unique stories
come together, we get to experience God’s power and faithfulness in
new ways, while building upon all of the stories that came before us.
As I consider our mission to “impact” the world this next season, a
few key thoughts come to mind.
We want to be a learning culture, where every workspace is a
learning space, where we are genuinely curious about one another’s
wiring and perspectives, where learning is tailored to each student’s
gifts and needs, and where we serve with a learning posture toward
each other and the Lord. We want to invest well in developing heart
and skill in our students, equipping them to be rooted in faith
and character, while also gaining proficiency in the skills to live
rewarding and purpose-filled lives. We want to stay in step with
God’s Spirit, being courageous and prayerful to be in sync with the
Lord as we navigate opportunities, challenges, and decisions together
(Galatians 5:25).
As we look to the fall, it is our intent to be in-person with all students
learning on campus all day, every day. We are committed to moving
forward, honoring health and safety protocols, and living into God’s
purpose for our lives.
May we continue to become a learning culture that stays in step with
the Spirit and develops the hearts and skills of our students.

Chad McNatt
Superintendent

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2020 Recipient Henry Vander Pol SCS Graduation Ceremony Livestream Event
Sawyer Buyagawan Scholarship
Join us on Sunday, July 26 at 3:00 p.m. for a Livestream Event
2020 Recipient As a founding member of at seattlechristian.org/graduation
Halle Aaby SCS, Henry Vander Pol
had a deep love for Jesus,
his family and the
community. Throughout
his life, Henry devoted
much of his time to serving
others both personally and
professionally, a passion
born out of his deeply
instilled Christian values.
Halle Aaby and Sawyer
Buyagawan have both
shown Christian character,
values and heart for service
in such a way that honors
the legacy of Henry at SCS.
They are well deserving of
being awarded the Henry
Vander Pol scholarship, as
presented by his son
Ed Vander Pol.

Page 4 “ Being able to walk the halls of SCS and
worship with my classmates one last

time meant so much to me. It was so

special to be able to be together again

and be reminded of all the amazing

memories I’ve made over the years

”with my friends and teachers!

Halle Aaby

Boston Loorem Kyra Goodspeed

Legacy Lacey(Gangon)Loorem'91 Susan (Fryer) Goodspeed ‘87
Graduates
Claire Maulding
“ The Lord used this time to build community
throughout our senior class. The love and trust Stephanie (Lind) Maulding ‘89
that is shared between the seniors is special and
“a gift from God. AJ Vanderley

Lucy Morman Riess Magee senior
class verse
Rich Morman ‘88 Scott Magee ‘84
Michelle (Dyrdahl) Morman ‘88 Maria (Riess) Magee ‘86 The LORD has
done great
things for us,
and we are
filled with joy.

- Psalm 126:3

Class of 2020 Outstanding Achievements

Eagle Scout Recognition ACSI Athletic Awards ACSI Academic Awards

Eric Holder Olivia Clark Rachel Minami
Jacob Fors Rachel Samson
Rotary Scholarships Jeff Sichmeller Macy Vinther

Keaton Banister Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Remote Learning Student
Adrianna Hall Award Awards

Heart of A Warrior Award Alexa Moormeier Sawyer Buyagawan
Sawyer Buyagawan Macy Vinther
Halle Aaby
Eric Holder Isaac Thiessen Award Graham Buyagawan

Heart for Missions/Service Kyra Goodspeed STAR Scholarship from P.E.O.
Award Sisterhood International
ACSI Leadership Awards
Macy Vinther Macy Vinther
Adrianna Hall
ACSI Service Awards Riess Magee Washington State Honor
AJ VanderLey Awards
Halle Aaby
Rachel Minami Spanish National Honor Society Halle Aaby
Aaliyah Grenich
National Merit Recognition Rachel Minami
Jonathan Schaller Eric Holder
Jonathan Schaller Boston Loorem
Macy Vinther Rachel Minami
SCS Scholar Athletes Rachel Samson
of The Year ACSI Fine Arts Awards Jonathan Schaller
Nicholas Skaggs
Kelsey Wieland Graham Buyagawan
Graham Buyagawan Macy Vinther Macy Vinther
Kelsey Wieland
SCS Athletes of The Year ACSI Awards listed above received by students
in the classes of 2020-23 PPaaggee55
Olivia Clark
Jacob Fors

SCS WELCOMES

New Elementary Principal

Daxa Thomas

Seattle Christian School is pleased to announce that Daxa Thomas will join the
SCS family as the new Elementary Principal for 2020-21. Mrs. Thomas comes to
Seattle Christian with twenty years of educational experience. She earned her
teaching and administrative certificates through the University of Washington
and her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in Educational Technology
from Lesley University. Professionally, Daxa has served as an elementary
classroom teacher, an elementary and secondary administrator, and in various
executive leadership roles in the Kent and Federal Way District Offices.
Mrs. Thomas was born in the village of Jambuda, Gujarat, India and moved
to America with her family at the age of eight. She has a transformational
testimony of coming to Jesus that speaks to the heart of God’s goodness and
grace. Daxa exudes joy in the Lord, and families and students are very eager
to meet her! Mrs. Thomas has been married for 19 years and has a 13-year-
old son and a 12-year-old daughter. Her family attends Northwest Church in
Federal Way and India Christian Fellowship in Seattle. Mrs. Thomas accepted
the position of Elementary Principal with these words of excitement,

“I am so excited to work with such a caring and Christ-centered staff to
serve our students and families. God has been so good, and I believe He
is going to do great work through us!”
We’re thrilled to welcome Daxa Thomas to the SCS community!

New Board Members

Carol Murray

Member

Carol holds a BS in Finance and BA in Philosophy from Azusa Pacific
University, and is currently a finance manager for Alaska Airlines. Carol
and her husband Michael (an SCS alumni) attend John Knox Presbyterian
Church in Normandy Park. They have two sons, one in preschool and one
enrolled in SCS Elementary.

Nick Jansson

Member

Nick holds a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology, a BS in Zoology, a minor
in Chemistry from the University of Washington, and an MD from Ross
University School of Medicine. He is the Regional Medical Director for
Primary Care for King County with Franciscan Medical Group. He and his
wife Stephanie attend Christ’s Church in Federal Way. He has two children
enrolled in SCS Elementary.

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Remote Learning Victories

Way to go,

Warriors!
As Seattle Christian transitioned into Remote Learning on From class Zoom meetings, Virtual Chapel, Discipleship
March 16, administrators, faculty, staff and families pivoted Groups and Virtual Virtuosos to Science, P.E. and even
into a new way of learning with dedication and confidence. Virtual Spirit Week, you did it, Warriors! Here are a few
Students adapted with flexibility and willingness to do encouraging words from our SCS Parents.
things a little differently while comprehensive learning
continued at all levels.

“ Thank you so much for all the “ We are SO impressed by the “ Page 7
Madison loves Mr. McNatt's
hard work and faithful dedication you 2019-2020 finish! HUGE kudos to lesson! She has been watching him
put into this school year! Of course, the faculty and staff for shifting rap on repeat for at least 20 times
the last quarter was difficult for all but gears and making distance today. Please let Principal McMatt
you did an excellent job of revising learning work. You guys rock! know we really appreciate his
and learning quickly how to adjust Looking forward to seeing everyone creativity, talent, and compassion!
to Remote Learning. We appreciate on campus in the fall. We will really miss him as our
all you did to make the end of the year principal but are very excited for this
as special as it could be under the – SCS Parent wonderful advancement to serve as
circumstances.““ “ superintendent.

– High School Parent – Elementary Parent

Student Art 6th Graders
Brightens Campus Travel
Around The
For the first time at SCS, a Cartooning class was offered through World . . .
Middle School Explorations. Over six weeks during Remote From HOME!
Learning, students created a set of characters in their own
illustration style and used these characters to tell a story in comic
book format. Secondary Art teacher Kelly Cook shares, “The
students worked so hard on these to create this single product and
it really paid off! Seeing all the finished work really knocked my
socks off! Great work cartooning!”
Art students also created a series of paintings based on a limited
color palette and a “northwest” theme.
Students chose to spruce up the blank slate and empty walls of
the school bathrooms to hang their art. The day scheduled for
installation was the same day Remote Learning began. We look
forward to our students seeing their art displays when we return
to school!

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Middle School News

Remote Learning

Inspires
Creativity

in Middle School
Science

Mrs. Gentry’s middle school science classes typically involve from a distance. Mrs. Gentry shares, “I greatly appreciated the
many experiments, projects and hands-on activities. Yet, remote support from parents who were also dealing with their own ‘stay
learning required innovative ways to learn science from a distance. at home’ jobs. I am very grateful to several parents who provided
Eighth graders demonstrated their understanding of Newton’s feedback to help make things more
Laws of Motion by exploring their homes, yards and garages, to accessible and effective.”
identify the daily use of simple and complex machines. Seventh While Remote Learning
graders applied creative abilities and sharpened learning skills to has had its many
demonstrate their understanding of various earth systems. Some challenges, it has also
chose to create PowerPoint presentations, others chose to draw brought unique bless-
comic strips or compose brief reports. All 41 projects were then ings for Mrs. Gentry.
compiled into a stunning video set to fun music for students and She shares, “While
parents to view. constantly emailing
Several weeks deep into remote learning, students were growing students seemed
weary and needed a change to keep them engaged. Mrs. Gentry’s so endless and
husband, Terry Gentry, created a Bible scavenger hunt, searching tiring, I do want to
for topics related to their studies in the Scriptures. Eighth graders thank the Lord for
researched various substances within different states of matter those precious times
as described throughout the Bible. Seventh graders identified that I was able to
elements and compounds mentioned by several Bible characters. emtalk (email talking)
Students were delighted with this change and also found it fun! with students. It has been
Learning from home has definitely been a team effort! When asked so encouraging to learn more
what made Remote Learning successful, Mrs. Gentry shared that about them, and to see God growing
her husband, Terry, supported her from the beginning, seeking out and nurturing them through this unprecedented season I have
ways to help make learning more student friendly and accessible been greatly blessed to be a part of their individual growth and
anticipate seeing them continually grow in Him.”

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class is the country report. During second semester, students
select a country in the eastern hemisphere for an extensive
project that involves writing a research paper, making a
display board and building a model. This year, students faced
the additional challenge of completing the project remotely.
Through daily Zoom sessions, Mr. Peters provided instructional
content, clarified requirements, answered student questions and
facilitated discussion that led to successful completion of the
Country Reports!
While students and families were not able to attend the annual
Country Fair, photos of display boards and models were assembled
in PowerPoint. Students were able to present their projects over
video to their classmates. Mr. Peters shares, “Students grew in
persistence and individual responsibility completing the country
project throughout this remote learning experience.”

First-Ever With annual auction planning in full swing, the Public Relations department took
Music on the task of creating a video to fully capture the broad spectrum of student life
Video at Seattle Christian. Through the collaborative efforts of Public Relations intern
Rachel Minami and freshman videographer Moriah Wagoner, the idea of a music
Brings video came to mind. Moriah shares, “I really wanted to bring the school together
Unity and in a fun way and showcase the SCS spirit.”
Showcases Creating an all-school music video was a lofty endeavor that would require two
Student months of planning, much coordination, and the cooperation of the entire student
Leadership body. Learning film production techniques such as story-boarding, utilizing video
equipment in new ways, and directing hundreds of students were just some of the
skills required to make the All School Music Video a success. Nine brave students
(Will Aaby (6th), Reagan Minami (6th), Maya Lucas (4th), Kirube Yehenew (5th),
Charisse Aguasin, Abby Young (8th), Olivia Clark (12th), AJ Vander Ley (12th),
Keaton Bannister (12th) lent their talents to lip-synching throughout the video.
Their classmates lined the halls to cheer them on and display the many activities
and extracurriculars offered at SCS.
Senior Olivia Clark shares what the experience meant for her, “Being a big part
of the Lip Dub video for my school was truly an amazing experience. Seattle
Christian is such a great school with so much to offer and I was so excited to be
able to help show that to people in a way that was super creative! The fact that
the whole school was also able to participate in the video made it even more fun
especially with the energy the students brought. I was with a group of my school
friends when I finally got to see the finished video and everybody’s reaction was
amazing. We were so hyped watching the video because it really brought to light
how cool SCS really is !!”
The Lord orchestrated all of the details of the filming, which wrapped just days
before we pivoted to Remote Learning. On May 7, the SCS community gathered
virtually on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for the live stream premiere of the
video, which now has over 8,000 views! It was just the boost needed to remind
our students that it is our unity in Christ, both together and apart, that makes us
#WarriorStrong.

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To View the SCS Music Video, Visit
seattlechristian.org/about-scs/media/

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Virtual Spirit Week, Lego Creation Day

EVENTS &

Senior Check Out Day Senior Check Out Day Teacher Appreciation
Warrior Spirit Day Week

Virtual Virtuosos Virtual Field Day

Page 12 Warrior Spirit Day Virtual Spirit Week, #WarriorsAtHome

Zoom WIT

Cel eb r at ion s

Middle School
Awards

6th Grade Celebration High School Virtual
Parade Awards Assembly

Senior Celebration on June 7 6th Grade Celebration 6th Grade Celebration
Parade Parade

PERFORMING ARTS

photos were taken to commemorate what
would have been.

Set during the Great Depression, the fictional
tale tells of a wandering, burnt-out Kentucky
preacher named C.C. Showers who stumbles
upon the dried-up town of Zion in the vast
farm lands of Indiana.

This past winter and early spring, Seattle The Cast of THE DIVINERS: Alex Beck,
Christian Theater’s cast of THE DIVINERS Sawyer Buyagawan, Bria Eby, Jack Garris,
worked hard to produce one of the most Karsten Gibson, Taya Knack, Alison Lindblom,
challenging plays the department has Justyce Porter, AJ VanderLey, Macy Vinther,
undertaken. Unfortunately, it was never Jonah Whitten.
performed due to school closure during the
Covid-19 pandemic, but some production Stage Managers: Lea Jackson and Eliana
Plunket

The Diviners Photo Credit: Tammie Lindblom

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boys basketball

All League
1st Team - Jordan Clark

2nd Team - Jacob Fors

scholar athletes

Tyler Botka
Jordan Clark

Jacob Fors
Hayden Hochhalter

Eric Holder
AJ VanderLey
Shady Zakhary

boys basketball seniors

Shady Zakhary
Jacob Fors

AJ VanderLey
Eric Holder

girls basketball

All League
1st Team - Olivia Clark
2nd Team - Emma Baskett

scholar athletes

Emma Baskett
Esther Bui
Olivia Clark girls
Madison Gilbert basketball

Maria Gilbert seniors

Kyra Goodspeed Kelsey Wieland
Isabella Gudemstad Anna McPherson
Claire Maulding Claire Maulding
Anna McPherson Kyra Goodspeed
Justyce Porter Olivia Clark
Kate Russell
Taryn Stadler

Kelsey Wieland

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Congratulations to Keaton Banister cheer
who will be playing baseball at
Pierce College scholar
athletes

Macy Vinther
Taya Knack
Payton Cowan
Nicole Jankowski
Christiana Brown

cheer senior

Macy Vinther

4-year varsity

athletic awards

softball
Kelsey Wieland

softball/golf

Alexa Moormerer

boys soccer
Marco Scarsella

boys soccer/golf

Jacob Fors

track & field

Sawyer Buyagawan
Graham Buyagawan

baseball
Keaton Banister
Jeffrey Sichmeller
Riess Magee

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Warrior Leadership Teams

Jimmy Creek Annie Disher Holly Wright

One of the things that makes Seattle Christian School so Leadership is vital. From relationships to results, the way
special is the unique blend of faculty, staff, students, and we lead matters. At SCS, our collaborative leadership model
families throughout our rich heritage of 74 years and counting. continues to develop, emboldening faculty and staff to use
It's a story of people coming together around our mission to their gifts for the Lord in teams to serve our students and
equip students to "impact their world for Christ." The better families more effectively. When working interdependently
we value, invest in, and care for people, the more fully we with a spirit of authenticity, intentionality, and courage, trust
can embrace what God has in store. We trust God in His can be cultivated, and unity can become reality. For the 2020-
sovereignty, including people finding their way to SCS, within 21 school year, SCS is blessed to introduce the Elementary and
SCS, and even people finding a new path in which to serve. Secondary Leadership Teams:

ELEMENTARY LEADERSHIP TEAM
Daxa Thomas – Elementary Principal
Angela Pierotti – Teacher and Intermediate Team Leader
Shari Watson – Teacher and Primary Team Leader
Stephanie Kincaid – Elementary Instructional Coach
Martha Hoefel – K-12 Academic Coordinator and Specialists Team Leader
Amy Goodrich – Elementary Assistant to the Principal

Angela Pierotti SECONDARY LEADERSHIP TEAM
Adam Jones
Matt Althoff – Secondary Principal
Holly Wright – Teacher and HS Team Leader
Jimmy Creek – Teacher and MS Team Leader
Annie Disher – Teacher and Secondary Instructional Coach
Craig Wrolstad – Athletic Director
Stacy Miller – Guidance Counselor
Martha Hoefel – K-12 Academic Coordinator
Jenn Buyagawan – Secondary Assistant to the Principal

SECONDARY STUDENT LEADERSHIP ADVISORY TEAM*
Jimmy Creek – Worship
Kara Kogle – Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Ken Coffey – Mentorship
Adam Jones – Discipleship
Stephanie Uyleman – Associated Student Body *These advisory positions
Chad McNatt – Leadership Class Trainer are only one component
of each employee’s role.

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Ready to Serve and Equip

Kara Kogle Ken Coffey

A Legacy of Faithful Service

Janet Laudan Fellow colleagues gathered on June 12 to celebrate the conclusion of our school year and
also honor those who have reached service milestones at SCS. We said a bittersweet
20 Years goodbye to a true and faithful SCS servant, Ms. Janet Laudan, as the Lord calls her into
a new season of life.
Ms. Laudan came to Seattle Christian School in 2000 and finished up her 20th year as
a Warrior. She taught 1st grade for four years at SCS, and has been teaching 3rd grade
for the past 16 years. Prior to her time at SCS, Janet taught for 17 years in the Tukwila
School District. What an impact she has made on countless students, parents, faculty
and staff as she has faithfully served, taught and inspired many.
One of the things so appreciated by elementary leadership is Janet’s learning posture.
As a veteran teacher, she kept a mindset of learning and curiosity. She continued to
grow, to try new things, to take risks, to lead, and to learn every day. Janet will be greatly
missed and has made a positive impact on students and families through the years.

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A Mighty God We Serve

danielle with the medical team at UW were such a blessing to me. They
mumm literally saved my life with a machine called ECMO, which
helped my organs and lungs rest while my heart recovered.”

‘17 Danielle also shares: "I was firmly rooted in my faith during my
time at SCS, but when my accident happened, I questioned my
It’s often unexpected life experiences that define who we are faith and asked, Why would God allow this to happen to me?
and what purpose we have in this world. For Danielle Mumm, All my life I was defined as an athlete and why this?”
she started SCS in the 4th grade, and her experiences were One of God’s biggest gifts to me and my family was the amazing
full of teacher memories, Camp Casey, lifelong friendships care that SCS gave me. The Lord gave me the biggest and best
and ultimately the opportunity to become a standout Warrior support system I could ever imagine. Teachers and families
athlete in high school setting her eyes on playing college soccer. started prayer chains and so many people prayed for me. I am
As Danielle realized her dream of playing soccer for Montana beyond grateful. The Lord gave my family the support they
State University in the Fall of 2017, unknowing of any genetic needed through our friends at SCS. And since my accident,
condition, symptoms of fatigue began to unfold of a very I’ve had so many opportunities to talk about the Lord, more
rare genetic heart condition called Arrhythmogenic Right than I would have through any other experience. He has given
Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC). me the opportunity to come through this stronger than ever
Thinking that her soccer days may be coming to an end, Danielle
decided to finish her college experience at Grand Canyon and to point towards
University where her sister Nicole attended. Still unaware of Him.
her serious heart condition, it was during a family trip to the It’s amazing how He
mountains during Christmas break of 2018, that Danielle’s has provided such
condition peaked and she went into cardiac arrest. strength to me to get
through something
And this is the part where you so difficult. I’ve come
find out who you are. to realize that God
gives you the strength
“The Maine – a beautiful reminder from Danielle that you need to get
”Mumm in her senior quote, 2017 through no matter
what the situation
God’s mighty hand was with Danielle during these minutes, and my identity is not
hours and days as the Lord had plans for her and her future. in my sport, but in
With a 2-month stay at the University of Washington, Danielle Christ."
suffered complications from loss of blood flow to her legs and Through a friendship
arms. Through countless surgeries and procedures to save at SCS, professional
Danielle’s limbs, she is forever grateful for expert care at UW
that ultimately saved her life. Danielle shared, “The relationships

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surfer, Bethany Hamilton, reached out to Danielle to attend Mumm Prayer Vigil
her retreat, Beautifully Flawed, in October. Bethany hosts this
retreat for young women who have lost limbs in different types
of accidents. What an incredible opportunity for Danielle to tell
her story of overcoming to other young women.
“I’ve been thinking where is God taking me now that I have
prosthetics – I truly feel that God will continue to use me
perhaps to share my story with young athletes, and to share
about overcoming, an opportunity for me to lead others just as
how God has led me.”
The Mumm family has had five children attend SCS and
continues to provide updates on Danielle’s progress. Makalah
(’12) and Nicole (’13) are alumni and two students still attending
SCS, Olivia beginning high school in the fall, and Jacob who will
be a senior.

I want to thank my SCS family for the love, support and prayers throughout this journey.

“ ”I would not be here today if it weren’t for the unending care to my whole family.
Synder, who taught me so much about music and confidence
in Vision and Choir, Mr. Whitehead and Mr. Dyck whose
classes instilled such a rich biblical foundation and worldview,
Coach Deboer, who taught me about hard work and my
value in Christ. These are but a few of the quality people who
influenced me and to whom I am forever grateful.

I graduated from SCS in ‘99 and went on to graduate in ‘04
from Simpson, a Christian University in Redding, California.
I married Matt Alvis, SCS alum ’98, in ’02. Matt and I currently
reside in Seattle and are involved in Worship Ministry at our
church. We have two boys, William, 14 and Isaiah, 11. They
began attending SCS in ‘18 and we are excited to have them
experience the benefits of this strong and faithful community.

jill (kimball) ‘99 In the last few years God has given me opportunities to
use my skills and abilities in opening several successful
alvis small businesses. Through lots of hard work, diligence
and determination, I am now the owner and co-owner of
After many years in public school, I arrived at Seattle Christian Jillianmade and J&S Design Co, both of which bring me
as a freshman with a deep desire for an environment that personal fulfillment career wise, but more importantly,
upheld biblical values. I will never forget the first class I had provide a platform to share my faith with others.
at SCS…we opened with prayer and I was blown away! I felt While at SCS, I received so many tools and experiences that
so blessed to be at a school that was not only concerned with have helped shape who I am today. SCS equipped me with
my academic life, but my spiritual life as well. Teachers such an excellent education and work ethic. I feel so blessed to
as Mrs. Miller, who helped me before and after school, Mr. witness our children receive the same academic and spiritual
instruction that blessed my life.

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matthew ‘14 brittany ‘18
straume gesell

The reason my time at Seattle Christian stands out to me Brittany attended SCS from 7th grade through graduation
is how I allowed it to influence my life. The school and in 2018. During her time at SCS, Brittany took as many AP
teachers helped create in me a passion for knowledge and and advanced classes as possible! Teachers like Mr. Coffey,
learning. The drive to continue to be better and constantly Mr. Gritter, Mrs. Fiechtner, and Senora Vargas inspired and
improve and not stagnate or become complacent. Unique encouraged her. InterSCession trips to Puerto Rico and LA
experiences like visiting Europe for Intersession drove my Dream Center built her faith and solidified her commitment
desire to become a civil engineer and design buildings. By to serving others.
seeing the world through my experiences at SCS I developed Brittany is now attending Fordham University at Lincoln
a curiosity for travel and different cultures. After my time Center in the heart of New York City. She is pursuing a Global
at Seattle Christian I studied to become a civil engineer at Business Degree with a concentration in Finance. Along with
George Fox University. advanced academic programs, Fordham’s focus on community
service has made it a good fit for her.
Immediately after graduating I started a 7-month long When Brittany first moved to New York City, she started
internship in Uganda with a group called Engineering attending Redeemer Presbyterian Church, through which she
Ministries International. We worked as engineers, architects, joined Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) which helped
and construction teams to design and build schools, clinics, her meet other Christian students and adjust to life in New
hospitals, etc. SCS gave me a foundation in both faith and York City. Connecting with other believers helped Brittany
knowledge to have a passion to become a servant of God's make the transition to college life and living so far away from
Kingdom through a different path. When I was in school home.
I never thought missions work was anything other than a
church building, fund raising, and preaching. THIS IS NOT “ ”At SCS, I learned to seek opportunities
TRUE, and one of the most important things I have learned.
You can serve the Lord in almost any way imaginable! to challenge myself and serve others.

I am currently working for a structural engineering firm Last year, Brittany was chosen to represent Fordham in
in Medford, Oregon, and gaining experience to become Stanford’s University Innovation Fellowship (UIF) Program.
a professional engineer. Every day is a new design project She was chosen along with three other students to propose
that has its own unique challenges. I would not be where innovative changes to the courses at Fordham. Their proposal
I am today, doing the kind of work I am doing, and have was approved by Stanford, and Brittany and the other UIF
the same passions and desires if I had not attended Seattle fellows worked many hours each week to innovate the student
Christian. Seattle Christian gave me the tools to become experience at Fordham’s campuses this year. More than 200
a stronger Christian, a "Warrior", and it continues to be a UIF fellows from around the world were scheduled to meet
positive influence personally, professionally, and spiritually. at Stanford in March 2020, but unfortunately the meeting was
canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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in Valuation Services.

A #WarriorStrong Online Auction!

Thank you to the 213 participants who
ventured into our first-ever online auction!
The excitement and fun were evident and the
bids were high! Our community came together
to support our students in the most amazing
way! Together, and through generous hearts,
SCS raised over $90,000! This included almost
doubling our Fund-a-Need goal, raising over
$35,000 for School Security and Enhanced
K-12 Technology. Please know your financial
contributions are deeply appreciated!
special thank you to

Café Pacific Catering

Since the SCS community could not gather
together, what a blessing to provide a delicious
BBQ dinner to families who had reservations
to our event. Café Pacific has partnered with
SCS for its 20th consecutive year of catering
the SCS auction.

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Thank You, Financial Partners!
2019-2020 School Year

Annual Fund, SCS Tuition Assistance Fund, Cash Donations, Event Sponsorships,

Auction Fund-an-Item, Gifts in Kind: July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

SCS Friends,
Thank you for your efforts in helping our Families who are experiencing financial hardship due to the Covid19 pandemic.

To date, SCS has raised nearly $38,000 to help qualified families. Thank you for blessing those in need.

Individuals John Detlor Jean Hoglund

Matt and Heather Althoff Becky Diffner David and Sue-Ann Hohimer
Matt and Jill Alvis
Noelle Alvis Karen Diggs Jeremiah and Crystal Hoover
Mark and Crystall Anderson
Alex and Rheta Angeles Diana DiPietro Nathaniel and Amber Horton
Doug and Elizabeth Bagnell
David and Helen Baker Thomas and Annie Disher Ron and Fran Hubeek
Eric Banh
Michelle Banks George Dixon Gloria Hunter
Marie Barbon
Gary Barss Brian and Carrie Doherty Nick and Stephanie Jansson
Don Baucom
Paul and Ruth Bay Melodi Downs Fran and Judy Jennings
Craig and Debbie Beck
Hollis and Tina Beebe Marlo Eberle Pat and Valerie Johns
Andy Belan
Clara Belan Gloria Ducharme Rick and Jane Juchems
Don Bistline
Aaron Bjork Linda Eastwood Avis Kaemingk
Brian and Nikki Blase
Chris and Autumn Bock Ben Edwards Jim and Jennifer Kassebaum
James and Kathleen Bornstedt
Ken and Laura Botka Allan Ekberg Karl and Kathleen Keller
Jonathan Breiling
Ron and Angela Brewer Eyodab and Yammy Ereda Sean Kennedy
Michael and Renee Brittany
Tim and Heidi Brown Jaylani Evans Chad Kimball
William Brown
Ben Brozovich Don and Rebecca Everett Cameron and Marizel Kinimaka
Stephen and Cheryl Brozovich
Andrew and Erica Busz Thomas Farrell Molly Breen Kledzik
Norm and Jenn Buyagawan
Anthony Cacallori Heather Fleischman Greg and Michelle Knack
Peter Cacallori
Troy Camp and Shannon Summers Aurora Flores Jim and Julie Klouse
Francisco Candido
Greg and Jess Chappell Jason and Yvonne Fors Rachel Knight
Allan and Timber Chinn
Dean and Lucille Christensen A J Frank Gwendolyn Koch
Mary Chu-Yee
David Clapp Miriam Frantz John and Roxanne Kogle
Jennifer Clark
Angela Clarno Gary and Kelli Gaston
Ryan and Kate Clodfelter
Bill and Kerry Colello Ray and Laura Garris
Adam Collier
Anna Belle Cook Ernest and Linette Gaudet
Gary and Twila Cowden
Wanda Cutler Terry and Linda Gentry
Don Dalton
Mike Dearborn Glenn and Carrie Gesell
Jeremy and Coleen DelMar
Barney and Barbara Giles

Christopher and Marion Glynn

John and Amy Goodrich

Karen Goodwin

Jeff and Dawn Gorder

George and Kelly Graham

Joel Graves

Paul Graves

Peter Graves

Christian and Janel Greig Thank You.
Mike and Pricilla Greig
Juli and Todd Grenich

Clemens and Brooke Hall The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make

Bette Hanson His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the
Mary Harmegnies Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
John and Amy Hatcher

Steven and Kari Henke - Numbers 6:24-26

Mark and Melissa Henley Kara Kogle

John Hilburn Mitch and Heather Kuns

Jay and Deanne Hilburn Loc Lam and Myle Vo

Ron and Sharon Hirata Janet Laudan

Courtney Hirata David and Janie Lemley

Suzanne Hittman Wingate Lew

John and Della Hoag Jason and Ping Li

Steve and Tina Hochhalter Jim and Rosanna Lin

Tim and Martha Hoefel Joe Lombardo

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Gabriel and Lacey Loorem Alena Shafer Bellmont Cabinet Co.
Darla Lubbers Kevin and Cindy Sheely Bowen Scarff Ford
Bely Luu Mike and Cindy Shimasaki Café Pacific & Catering
Robert and Betty Macmaster Susan Sieg Clear Choice Lending
Scott and Maria Magee Amber Simonsen Continental Hardwood Co.
Aaron and Cindy Maki Jeffrey and Linda Sires Cornerstone Home Lending
Matt and Kathleen Mangio Billie and Craig Skaggs CPRS, Inc.
Matt and Carlissa Markovich Patricia Snell Cummins Northwest LLC
John and Stephanie Maulding Mary Solty DLP Construction
Paul Maxwell Kevin Sparby Edward Jones/Phillip Ussery
John and Shari Mayeno Pamela St. John Emerald Fire LLC
Nkechi Mbanugo Kevin and Elizabeth Stavens Entrance Controls
Mike McCarty Lavonne Stearns F.C. Bloxom
Darrin and Annette McDermott Steve and Corrine Straume Freightliner Northwest
Thomas (TJ) McFarland Robert Sturton Hellriegel Foto
Rodney and Kellie McGuire Glen and Barb Suggs Henderson Inc. Masonry
Sean and Prita McKenna Yuriy Sushchik INCO Properties, Inc.
Todd and Lane McKittrick Loren and Teresa Sutphin Hoover Homes
Chad and Melia McNatt Robert Summers John L Scott /Graham
Dan and Cheryl Merritt Beto Tamayo Jonson & Jonson PS
Mark and Shawna Miller Gilbert Tamayo Koester Landscape Management
Val and Jenna Miller Kristy Tamayo Lithocraft Mailing Solutions
Richard and Jennifer Minami Steve Tetrault Motor Oil Supply
Eldean Montgomery Ronda Thornton Northwest Asphalt
Lou Ann Moor Robert and Vera Tingley Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.
Susan Moore Robert and Patricia Trask Oak Hills Construction
Chris and Rachel Moormier Cindy Traynor OSI Consulting
Michael and Carol Murray Mr. and Mrs. Donald Turner Pacific Office Automation
Laurie Nation David Vander Pol Paradigm Financial Corp.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Naubert Dan and April Vander Pol Peninsula Truck Lines
Martin and Janell Ndegwa Ed and Mary Vander Pol Peterson Sullivan, LLP
Daniel and Astrid Ness Henry and Lindsey Vander Pol Prime Electric
Todd and Lori Neumann Mark and Brooke Vander Pol Reach Local
Rachel Nguyen Scott and Deborah VanderLey Rehberg Law Group, PLLC
Daniel and Lisa Nilsson Mrs. Eileen VanDeSteeg R.E.S. Graphics
Silke and Brandon Olsen Gretchen VanDyk RWC Group
Caroline Oskam Ben and Meg VanHouten SeaTac Self Storage
Amanda Paris Norman and Blossom VanHouton SeaTac Spine & Wellness
John Parker Louise Vittitow Silver Streak/Benson Family
Dana Peregrine Fred and Judy Volkers Spirit 105.3
David Peters Robert and Kari Vreugdenhil State Farm Insurance/Gangon
Troy and Gina Pitney Judith Warren TEC Equipment
Matt and Yoli Prainito Larry and Carolyn Watson Umpqua Bank
Chris and Lilia Rauls Mike and Keri Welch USI Insurance Services, LLC
Michael and Lisa Reasner Phil and Pat Welch Vander Pol & Zager
Ryan and Sandi Rehberg Todd and Stacey Whitten Vanguuard Cleaning Systems
Casey and Tiffany Ribera Jacqueline Whitten VOYA Financial
Rob and Carol Ridings Kelly and Kris Wieland Wells Fargo Bank
Mark and Kyla Robbins Claire Wilson Windermere Real Estate/Hoover
Kelly Roberson Dan and Cheryl Winston
Bruce Rohde William Worden Foundations + Gift Matching
Marie Rompon Robert and Holly Wright
Andy and Colleen Rosas Craig and Crystal Wrolstad Amazon Smile
James and Kathleen Royal Leon and Carolyn Wyant Boeing Company
Ron and Debbie Ruffcorn Stan Yamamoto DiPietro Family Foundation
Michael and Maureen Sabourin Jim and Janice Yee FAR Family Foundation
Joe and Lauren Sacco Julie Yee Fidelity Charitable Fund
Kristina Saelee Russell and Lisa Yee Joshus Green Foundation
Gary Sarver James and Dani Yorkston Kroger/Fred Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Scanlan Craig and Kimberly Young National Christian Foundation NW
Phil and Tammy Schaefer Terry Zink The Good Neighbor Foundation
Mary Jean Schimmel Vanguard Charitable
Debbie Sedy Business Donors
Mark and Keri Segale We strive to provide an accurate listing
Alan and Debra Seiler Accounting Solutions PLLC of our donors. For any discrepancies or
Derek Severson Affinity Truck Center omissions, please contact Carol Ridings at
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 206-438-5409.

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Thursday,
September 10, 2020

MERIDIAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

11:00 AM Registration/BBQ Lunch
1:00 PM Shotgun Start

6:00 PM Dinner & Awards Banquet

Sponsored By Golf enthusiasts will enjoy Contests, Prize Drawings,
BBQ Lunch, Dinner & Awards Banquet and more!

Thank you for supporting SCS students and their exceptional
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Questions? Contact Carol Ridings, Tournament Director at [email protected] or 206.438.5409