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Dr. Stephen M. LivingstonHead of School
Mr. Willie LangstonChair, Board of Trustees
Houston Christian High SchoolFourteenth AnnualCommencement
First Methodist Houston-Westchase
Thursday, May 31, 20127:00 p.m.
Houston Christian High School is a college-preparatory school dedicated to the highest academic standard for the development of moral character,
the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals.
Board of Trustees
Willie Langston, Chair
Tom Douthit
Janet Drake
Mike Handel
Michael E. Humphrey
Stephen M. Livingston, Ed.D., ex officio
Gregg Matte
Hardie Morgan
John Bisagno, D.D., Trustee Emeritus
John Brunson, Trustee Emeritus
Matthew Morris
Kurt Nondorf
Pinky Pampell
Jeff Pennington
David Peterson, D.D.
Ken Purgason
Jeff Reeter
Robert Sloan, Jr., Ph.D.
Darrell Taylor
John vonBerg
Jeff Voncannon
Gary Weber
Stephen Wende, D.D.
Head of School’s Council
Stephen M. Livingston, Ed.D., Chair
Dr. John and Uldine Bisagno
Brad and Kathy Bracewell
John and Joan Brunson
Jeannette Clift George
Earl and Susan Hesterberg
Billy Pete and Flora Huddleston
Terry and Doris Looper
Scott and Kathy Martin
Rev. Dr. David and Linda McKechnie
Bob and Janice McNair
Jeff and Amie Springmeyer
Chuck and Kim Watson
Kevin and Elizabeth Weiss
Fourteenth Commencement Program
Audience remains seated during processional and recessional of graduates
Mission Statement
Prelude ..........................................................................................................................Marvin Gaspard, Organist
Processional .................................................................... Led by Kaitlyn Hirschbuehler, Senior Class President“Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Edgar
Invocation ...................................................................................................................................Mrs. Janet Drake
Senior Reflections ...........................................................................Dr. David Pendergrass, Bible Department
SalutatorianEric Hopper
ValedictorianKathryn Quandt
Expression of GratitudeKaitlyn Hirschbuehler
Special Music .............................................................................................HC Choir, Mrs. Pam Foster, Director
Introduction of Speaker .............................................................Dr. Stephen M. Livingston, Head of School
Commencement Address ............................................................................................ Mr. Kelly Shackelford
Presentation of Diplomas ...............................................................................Dr. Eileen Councill, Principal
Presentation of the Class of 2012 ...........................................Dr. Stephen M. Livingston, Head of School
Turning of Time and Tassels ................................................Kaitlyn Hirschbuehler, Senior Class President
Benediction ........................................................................................ Samuel Kaestner, Student Body Chaplain
Alma Mater ................................................ Haylee Hoelscher, Choir President and Marvin Gaspard, Organist
Recessional of Graduates ...................................................................................... Marvin Gaspard, Organist“Allegro Maestoso” by George Frideric Handel
Cameron Sterling MooreTexas A&M University
Emily Christine MorrisUniversity of Oklahoma
Grace Stewart MorrisRingling School of Art and Design
Christopher Davis MosserBaylor University
Anne Elisabeth MosvoldBaylor University
Dustin Meraji NguyenTexas Tech University
Alan Kyle NormanPepperdine University
Shelley PerlickLouisiana State University
Andrew Joshua PetersConcordia Lutheran University
Paige Michelle PolasekTexas Christian University
Taylor Marie PoulosUniversity of Oklahoma
Elizabeth Ashlyn PowellBaylor University
Kathryn Leilani QuandtUnited States Naval Academy
Nicholas Scott RandUniversity of Arkansas
Taylor Elizabeth RatkiewiczTexas Christian University
Chase Laurence RauTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Ryan Garrett ReeterBaylor University
Zachary Earl DesadierBinghamton University
Bryce Judith DixonTexas State University
Mark Gerard DriscollUniversity of Missouri–Columbia
Michael Ryan DunnTexas Christian University
James Henry Dupree IIIUniversity of Texas
Zachary Charles EvansBaylor University
Steven Garrett FalesWittenberg University
Anthony FarfanBaylor University
Randall Patrick FaulkUniversity of Florida
Allison Kay FehrenkampTexas A&M University
Michael Christopher FertittaUniversity of Mississippi
Zachary Tomlin FingerSouthwestern University
Ava Rose FinstuenSavannah College of Art and Design
Lindsey Christine FleschTexas A&M University
Sarah Daniella FlorisAbilene Christian University
Katherine Fay GarbarinoUniversity of Oklahoma
Reghan Layne GillmanUniversity of Colorado–Boulder
Adrianna Christine ThompsonClemson University
Mitchell Riley TraverTexas Christian University
Hayden Joseph TreuUniversity of Oklahoma
Brian Patrick TrieglaffTexas Christian University
Laura Virginia ValbySamford University
Kimberly Hazel VenturaAbilene Christian University
Waverly Claire WallaTexas A&M University
James William Watts IIIUndecided
James Howard Whitcomb IIIUniversity of Tulsa
Logan Jacyln ZoellePratt Institute-New York
Rachel Elizabeth RichardsUniversity of Oklahoma
Meredith Ann RichterAuburn University
Evan Patrick SchaafEmerson College
Kyle Crosby SchmidUniversity of Texas
Lauren Marie SchulzUniversity of Texas
Matthew Robert SchwartzUniversity of Virginia
Lindsey Alyse ScottUniversity of Oklahoma
Micah Joseph ScottTexas Tech University
Neima Adrian SeirafipourTexas A&M University
Hannah Lizabeth ShearerUniversity of Texas
Hayley Frances ShortUniversity of Alabama
Samuel Alexander SiegelTexas A&M University
Devon Amber SillsUniversity of Tulsa
Shique Sharice SingletonBaylor University
Madeline Kay SneedBaylor University
Morgan Leigh SparrowSam Houston State University
Hayden Waring SterlingMuhlenberg College
Class of 2012
Paige Erin AdamsBaylor University
Katherine Shuttleworth AllisonUniversity of St. Andrews
Justin Alexander AndersonUniversity of Mississippi
Robert Pace AndrewsUniversity of Mississippi
Alexander Lee BarrettBaylor University
Andrew Eugene-Pinera BartonSouthern Methodist University
Joseph Turner BatdorfFlorida Gulf Coast University
Jeremy Wayne BiarTexas A&M University
Benjamin Dwight BoucherColorado State University
Jonathan Christian BravoTexas Wesleyan University
Jonathan Scott BritvenPratt Institute-New York
Kathryne Taylor BrownUniversity of Alabama
Kristin Lee BrownUniversity of Alabama
Maxwell Thomas BrownBaylor University
Paula Renee’ BrownUniversity of Tulsa
Mitchell Frank BuchananUniversity of Oklahoma
Ross Ogilvy BurganTexas A&M University -Corpus Christi
è Graduating with Honors Ö National Merit Scholar v Passport to Lead Graduate« Distinguished Scholars Program ± Servant Leadership Award
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all of these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.” — Colossians 3:12-14
Taffeta Lynn BurlesonTexas A&M University
Chase Edward BurnsTexas A&M University-Galveston
Brianna Grace BusbyBaylor University
Janice Kay BythGoucher College
Erica Colleen CareyLouisiana State University
Matthew CavazosUndecided
Michelle Lian ChaneyBaylor University
Howard ChengTexas A&M University-Galveston
Jason Dennis Spiros ComisTexas A&M University
Alexandra Mari ConstantinouTexas Christian University
Anna Marie CoxUnion University
Katherine Yvonne CraftBaylor University
Kelsey Marie CrawfordUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst
Alexander Marshall CrookUniversity of Tulsa
Margaret Leigh CummingsSouthern Methodist University
Westleigh Madeline CuttsUniversity of Alabama
Morgann Ruthann DavisUniversity of Texas- Permian Basin
Natasha Marie GualyChapman University
Kaitlin Marie HandelUniversity of Texas
Alysha Marie HannaColorado State University
Kandis Nicole HardingHouston Baptist University
Rachel Annell HavinsTexas Tech University
Ashley Jordan HerdBaylor University
Claire Trella HillAsbury University
Kaitlyn Marie HirschbuehlerTexas A&M University
Haylee Anne HoelscherUniversity of Alabama
Tyler Philip HoffmanUniversity of Alabama
David James HolewyneUndecided
Rachael Joyce HookerUndecided
Eric Jeffrey HopperPrinceton University
Rebecca Marie JamesTexas A&M University
Samuel Roger KaestnerBaylor University
Robert Peter Kelleher, Jr.University of Oklahoma
Megan Marie KellerTexas A&M University
John Ryan KellnerUniversity of Southern California
Savannah Fern KincaidUniversity of Southern California
Evan Webb KirklandTexas A&M University
Thomas Robert LinkUniversity of Calgary
Sarah Elizabeth LivesayBaylor University
Preston Brown LyleLouisiana State University
Malachy William Lyons-LettsWittenberg University
Ashley Marie MackVanderbilt University
Kendall Emory MaddoxLouisiana State University
Ashton Renee’ MarshBlinn College
Emily Catherine MatthewsUniversity of Texas
Bradley James McClinticTexas Tech University
Michael Kevin McCollochTexas Tech University
Mark James McCullochTexas A&M University
Susannah Grace MohrmannBaylor University
Sophie Lakin MolzanUniversity of Oklahoma
Rachel Elizabeth MooreFurman University
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Nancy AndrauJorge ArizpeLinc Ashby
Julie Bainum Carol Bartels
Kelly BiarJoe Bock
Max BowmanEva Brown
Staci Brown Eddie Carson
Johnny CastilloGrace Chang
Rolando Chaves Sonia Chavez
Karen ChenowethEileen Councill
Kathleen Coussens Ron Crandall
Diane CreekmoreTraci DennisGladys Dixon
Cathy DoxtaterDon Emery
Dawn Enderson Dede FergusonMelissa Flower
Pam Foster Kay Graham
Stephen HebertSaona JacksonDave Jantzen
Amber Joachim Jim Kelley
Karen KlasenKaren Kline
Carol LaCookAmy LindsayJohn ListerJessie Liu
Steve Livingston Matt Logan
Lana Roland LovelandMike Maddry
Shonda MajorsEstela Malouf
Gabriel MaloufSusan Mayes
Pam McClendon Heidi McCurdyAmanda Mellor
Joe MellorSam Mendizabal
Christine Metoyer Merrell Middleton
Bill Moore Allison Morris
Donna Navarro Chip Neuenschwander
Samantha NorwoodLinda Oldham Carol OstlindJan Pearson
David Pendergrass
Passport to Lead ProgramThe Passport to Lead Program, unique to Houston Christian High School, is designed to train students
in the spiritual, personal, interpersonal, managerial and organizational dimensions of leadership; to prepare young people capable of impacting their family, community, nation and world as Christian leaders;
and to inspire young people to lead by uniting faith, intellect and gifts to reach their greatest promise.
Leadership Class of 2012
The colorful and distinctive garb conspicuous at commencement ceremonies had its origin in the High Middle Ages, specifically the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, when the university itself came into being. The nascent universities grew up in the shadow of the church--they obtained papal charters, most of the knowledge they
disseminated was theological or ecclesiastical, and their scholars and pupils were largely clerks; i.e., clerics or aspiring clerics. It should not be surprising, therefore, that the cap, gown, and hood grew out of the clerical
dress of that period.
Faculty and Staff
Susan PerryYvette Perry
Brittony Peters Linda PetersonSuzan Phenicie Lauren PicardSherie Pierce
Mark PillsburySusan Plourde
Lisa PorterAllison Redmon
Joe RoddenRusty Rogers
Jo Ann RosenbloomDanny Ruiz
Norma SaikaliEddie Scott
Jason ShepherdKevin Sivils
Ashley SmithCarolyn Sparkes Mia Steinkamp
Ginger ThompsonDianne Truitt
Michelle VaughnMeagan WeaverMichele Webb
Sara Welshimer Christina West
Tom WilsonAlison Wisdom
Academic Regalia
Distinguished Scholars ProgramThe Houston Christian High School Distinguished Scholars Program offers gifted students the opportunity
to study in an interdisciplinary environment comprised of a rigorous research and experience-based curriculum. Personal passion and interest guide Scholars as they develop innovative research and discovery skills.
Scholar Class of 2012 In the United States of America, what factors can one use to most accurately predict the future value of a stock?
- Jeremy Biar -
What are the differences between the left and right brain? How do these differences affect a teacher’s presentation of the information in a normal American classroom setting for elementary students?
- Janice Byth -
What is the history of cloning from the 1980’s to 2008 and what are the main ethical viewpoints on the subject of human cloning?
- Alexandra Constantinou -
What is cryptography? What different methods of cryptography have originated up until the late 1990’s?- Kaitlin Handel -
In the United States of America, what are the differences between male and female body language in the business setting?
- Kaitlyn Hirschbuehler -
How have the electric guitar, bass guitar, and guitar sound modifying equipment that created Rock and Roll changed from 1960 through 2009?
- Chris Mosser -
What social and economic effects does the World Cup have on the hosting country? How are these effects similar to the effects of the Super Bowl on the hosting city?
- Matthew Schwartz -
Katherine Allison Kaddy BrownKrissy Brown
Katy CraftLeigh CummingsMorgann Davis
Anthony FarfanReghan Gillman
Alysha HannaKandis Harding
Kaitlyn HirschbuehlerAshley Mack
Rachel MooreChris Mosser
Kathryn QuandtNic Rand
Taylor RatkiewiczKyle Schmid
Hayley ShortLauren Schulz
Adrianna ThompsonBrian Trieglaff
Laura Valby
Onward, up, oh Houston Christian. Strong and mighty blue and white.God before us, He will lead us down the path of right.
Hearts afire press on to victory. Teach us in the ways of truth.We will bear the light forever, reaching for the sky.
Houston Christian High!
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