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NO. 1 RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LOST CREEK, KY 41348 SEPTEMBER 2009 25 CENTS

100 Years as “A Light in the Hills”

Student Council is off to a good start. They recently had the Student Council Induction. It went really well There are fourteen members in the group this year.

The president is Beretta Roberts, Vice President and Junior Representative– Beth-any Butters, Secretary and Sophomore Representative–

Jesus?” He also talked to us about as young people we will be faced with many choices, and how God has given us the power of choice. He told us to “work hard, study hard, and you’ll never regret it.” The Induction ended with a candle lighting showing to the students that we want to light the way for them and we will be the best leaders we can be.

Brittany Claussen, Treasurer and Eighth Grade Representa-tive– Erin Butters, Chaplain and Senior Representative Michael Fugate; Junior Representative –Lacy Mc Guinn, Sophomore Repre-sentatives-Brandie Fugate, Patric Haddix, Freshman Rep-resentatives– Jammie Napier, Deanna Noble, Kristian Pat-rick, Seventh Grade Represen-tatives- Zack Watts, Hannah Claussen. During the Induction Brit-tany Claussen did a reading “Give Freely” and also Erin Butters did another reading called “A Recipe for Happi-ness.” Following those Mrs. Keck sang “Take My Life.” Then the president had a message for everyone. Beretta talked about respect and how all leaders need to do their best, not only as president, but as pastor or as principal, and

how Christian leaders help people strive to improve t h i n g s f o r o n e a n -other...because leadership is the ability to be a guiding force. Also during the Induction, there was a guest speaker, Rev. Eldon Neihoff from the Kentucky Mountain Holiness Association. He spoke about life’s greatest question, and That is “What shall I do with

It’s about choices and leadership By Beretta Roberts Beacon Staff

By Carrie Banks Beacon Staff

This year there is a new principal at Riverside Chris-tian. The new principal is Mr. Lorie Allen Keck, originally from Teegarden, Indiana. Mr. Keck’s wife is Kathy Keck and they have three chil-dren, Amie Armstrong, Adam Keck, and Andrew Keck. Mr. and Mrs. Keck have been at Riverside for almost 25 years.

He has been a Christian for 49 years and currently pastors the Clayhole Grace Brethren Church. Many years teaching in the classroom have given him valuable experience for his new position.

Mr. Keck likes to mow grass, walk in the woods, and look for deer and elk. He also en-joys golf and being in the PTF melodramas. Mr. Keck was asked to be the new principal of Riverside by Mr. Roberts. “Some days I

like the job better than other days,” he said. “It’s full of challenges but I know that the Lord will help me through it. I know that I can’t make eve-rybody happy, but I want to do the best that I can to glorify God.”

A new man is at the helm

Student Council members, front row, l-r: Erin Butters, Brittany Claussen, Bethany Butters,

Beretta Roberts; middle row, l-r: Jammie Napier, Brandi Fugate, Patric Haddix, Lacey

McGuinn, Michael Fugate; back row, l-r: Kristian Patrick, Hannah Claussen, Michelle

Rev. Eldon Neihoff

Beretta Roberts

THE BEACON

Published by the Riverside Christian School

Journalism Class, monthly September through May

Staff 2009-2010—Brian Baker, Carrie Banks, Beretta Rob-

erts, Marilee Strong, Justin Tapio and Eric Whitt

Photography and technical support—

Becky Baker, Nancy Hostetler, Larry Monroe

Each year the North Ameri-can Convention selects a school or organization to help by donating the tithes from their annual convention. The group or organization receiv-ing this gift must be a resident of the state where the conven-tion is held. By it being held in Louis-ville, KY, it was designated to go to someone in Kentucky. We at Riverside are so thank-ful that the Lord saw fit for us to receive this donation. It was much needed and will be well spent.

We have some new staff at Riverside Christian School this year! We have a new high school teacher. His full name is Jef-frey Donald Hibbard. He’s from Wisconsin but Mr. Hibbard said, “But my home now is in Kentucky.” He also has had other teach-ing experiences. He taught at Timberlee Training Center in Wisconsin and in Ogden, Utah at a pubic school. Mr. Hibbard has had higher education experiences. He got a four year degree at the Uni-versity of Wisconsin. Mr. Hibbard chose to teach here because the Bible is a text-book for life. He enjoys teach-ing because he is passing on the truth. Mr. Hibbard has several hobbies. He said, “I play the guitar, I also like to hike in the mountains, and listen to mu-sic, music that lifts up the Lord.” As a teacher what does he expect this year? “I expect to grow a lot. My goal this year

Kimberly Miller, ’o6, re-ceived a great opportunity to take a trip to Thailand. She joined a program called R.E.A.C.H. where Rosedale Mennonite Missions placed her on the Thailand team. What a wonderful learning and life changing experience that must have been for her! While there, she stayed four months in an apartment with team members then five months was spent with a host family. Kim learned much about the culture over there. She said,

“Their culture is really tied in with their religion. Over all, the people of Thailand are very hospitable and friendly. But they’re also bound by their religion, fears and hope-lessness. They’re seeking and trying to reach a nirvana.” Ac-cording to her, their Buddhism religion was very open to Christianity. A “you serve your God and I’ll serve mine” way of thinking. Her main goal, while in Thailand was to build relation-ships, and help broaden the boundaries of R.M.M. They were there to teach English in the schools most importantly, preach the good news of Jesus Christ. “I would definitely like to go back some day,” Kim said. “I fell in love with the Thai people. I trust the Lord to take my feeble attempt at lov-ing them and multiply it.”

Mr. Larry Collins, Manag-ing Director and Meeting Planner for North American Christian Convention, pre-sented Riverside Christian School a check in the amount of $11,563.66. This check was gladly ac-cepted by Mr. Ernie Roberts, Riverside Administrator, and Mr. Lori Keck, Riverside Principal on August 8, 2009. This money came from what is called the Presidents’ Tithes at the North American Christian Convention held in Louisville, KY, July 30 through August 3, 2009.

Erin is planning on making another poster about drugs and drinking for this year. Erin was affected by winning the nationals. She said, “It taught me not to do drugs and not to drink.”

state winners were judged to determine the national win-ners.

Erin Butters is an eighth grader who drew a poster about drugs and drinking and how they are bad for us. Her dad encouraged her to do her poster about drugs and drink-ing. Her poster was entered in the local Women’s Christian Temperance Union contest. No one helped Erin with her poster, but she apparently did-n’t need the help anyways. Her poster went first to re-gional, then state, and then national competition. Her poster won first place on the national level. She said she won 100 dollars for being a national winner. Although the posters were actually done in the spring, it was in August at the National WCTU Convention that the

Shelby Nickoles Hibbard is a new teacher here at Riverside Christian School. “I was born in Mississippi and raised in Texas,” she said. Mrs. Hibbard has had other teaching experiences. She has taught Bible classes at churches for the last 20 years. Why did she choose to teach at Riverside? She said, “This was an opportunity to serve God in a whole new setting and atmosphere.” As a teacher she expects “to expand students’ horizons about our nation and relation-ship with God.” A goal she has set for this year is to complete her minis-tries degree, and setup a women's ministry. In her spare time she likes listening to music, doing re-search on the computer, read-ing books, and enjoying time with Mr. Hibbard. Her favorite subjects are Bible, history, and English. Currently she is a teacher’s aid in the first and second grade room and on occasion assists Mr. Hibbard with his high school classes.

By Brian Baker Beacon Staff

By Eric Whitt Beacon Staff

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Butters goes National

Hibbards join RCS staff

Riverside receives special gift

Riverside grad

ministers in

Thailand

Gift passes hands, Larry Collins, Ernie Roberts, Lorie Keck

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Senior Spotlight

A reception was held for Harold and Doris Barnett as they finalize their plans to re-tire and leave Kentucky. Dr. Barnett, a graduate of Riverside, after serving sev-eral Brethren pastorates re-turned to serve as administra-tor of Riverside Christian School for sixteen years. Dur-ing that same time he pas-tored the Drushal Memorial Brethren Church, and minis-

ganize all the theorems and postulates they will be learn-ing in Geometry class. They have created origami “pop-up” books that fold com-pactly yet can hold a wealth of geometric information. Students will begin writing theorems and postulates in their books and by the end of the year will have a very or-ganized way to easily finish the proofs they need.

tered at several outposts in the area. Doris also served the school in several different ca-pacities, including teaching and business manager, while mothering their seven chil-dren. The Barnetts left in 1975 to serve the Lord in Maryland and then in Virginia. In time they returned to the Lost Creek area and once again resumed the pastorate at the

Michael Charles Fugate is the seventeen year old son of Kassandra Scotland, and the brother of John Fugate. He was born at the Hazard ARH hospital. Michael is a very outspoken person. He says what’s on his mind, and sometimes he tends to easily embarrass himself. Michael says that humor is a very important part of his life. “I’m just not me if I am not laughing,” he said. Something many people do not know about Michael is that he has a very big fear of snakes. He says he can’t even stand to look at them because he knows they bite. Michael’s hobbies include reading and watching TV. He feels like they are both very important. What inspired Michael to come to Riverside? He said, “It is a smaller atmosphere and every student gets one on one attention and that is very special.”

Michael also cares about fel-low senior Carrie Banks. “I really value her friendship. She is the kindest person I know and a very good friend.” His plans after high school are to attend Morehead State to pursue a career in nursing. Also in the years to come he would love to see himself

With the help of teacher Mrs. Bea Roberts, students have discovered a way to or-

Drushal Church. Their total years in ministry is 56. The reception, held in the Riverside Christian School gymnasium, gave church members, Riverside staff and alumni, family and friends one last opportunity to reminisce and say farewell. Everyone enjoyed a buffet dinner catered by Tommy and Carol Miller and lingered to visit and share stories from the past. The Barnetts were presented with a lap robe featuring pic-tures of them, a money tree and several other gifts. These were token gifts in honor of their many years of service in the Drushal Memorial Breth-ren Church and Riverside Christian School. The Barnetts will be moving to the Hagerstown, Maryland area to be near their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. A specific moving date is indefinite just now because of the illness of their youngest daughter Benita who lives in Arkansas.

By Marilee Strong Beacon Staff

By Beretta Roberts Beacon Staff

working in a hospital being the best nurse he can be. There is one single person who has had the most influ-ence in his life and that is Ty-ler Perry. Michael says “Tyler always stands up for what he believes in and strives for that everyday.”

Carrie Michelle Banks is the 17 year old daughter of Robert and Debbie Banks. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and now lives in Wolfe County. When asked about some of her hobbies, she responded, “I like reading and listening to music.” She mostly enjoys reading mysteries. The music she mostly listens to is 90’s rock.

She has been a student at Riverside for about three years and has consistently been on the Honor Roll. One of the main reasons that she decided to come to Riverside was the smaller atmosphere. Carrie’s favorite things about Riverside are her friends. How does it feel to be a senior? Her reply was very plain, “...AWESOME!” As of the moment, Carrie has no plans for after gradua-tion. She isn’t sure if she wants to go to college at this time. She’s still deciding.

Carrie Banks

Michael Fugate

56 years in ministry!...

Barnetts honored at reception

Doris and Harold received a nice gift at their reception.

Mr. Larry Monroe, River-side science teacher, joined about 50 career counselors, principals, and science teach-ers recently for a look at the newly opened Space Science Center at Morehead State Uni-versity. MSU, one of only five schools in the nation to offer degree programs in space sci-ence, has attracted world-class aerospace scientists. Their 2l meter radio tele-scope is part of the NASA system and the Star Theater is state-of-the-art. Mr. Monroe said, “I can’t wait to take my students to see this amazing facility.

Math students make origami pop-up books Mr. Monroe brings

exciting news

from Morehead U.

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smaller schools in the area., added a softball tournament to Riverside’s annual Fourth of July Celebration, and initiated a pre-season elementary bas-ketball tournament at River-side. He opened up River-side’s gym and pavilion for groups wanting recreational basketball, family celebra-tions, or spiritual gatherings. Nancy has taught physical education, English, speech, drama and journalism, pub-lishes the monthly Beacon newsletter. She has also served as librarian, directed numerous PTF melodramas, and is presently yearbook, Student Council and class ad-visor. Together Doran and Nancy were dorm parents dur-

service to the Lost Creek com-munity and Riverside Chris-tian School. On August 9, 1959, Doran Hostetler and Nancy Dorring-ton were married in Ohio and immediately traveled to River-side in their little Volks-wagon. They raised their three children and served side by side for 40 years until Doran passed away in 2000. Doran was an energetic, fun-loving teacher, coach, princi-pal and administrator and a well respected leader in the community. He started the Three Rivers Conference for

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Each participant received a card stating that he or she had “successfully completed and competently performed the required knowledge and skill objectives” for the course.

and getting everything to-gether. Then you have Mr. Keck. Not only is he the school prin-cipall, but he’s also the main P.A. person. He’s in charge of the microphones, speakers, lights, making sure the music comes on at the right time, etc. Whether he knows it or not, we would fall apart without him. The group has quite a large number of singers. This years number is 37; 33 are students, 4 are staff members.

Lower Lights is a singing group that has been at River-side for many years. Mrs. Carol (Van Kuiken) Murr. started the singing group somewhere around the mid 1970’s. She used to lead and be in charge of the group, but now the responsibility relies on Mrs. Keck. Mr. and Mrs. Keck moved here in 1978. Mrs. Keck is in charge of leading the music

Each teacher and staff member at Riverside Christian School just recently success-fully completed a six hour course in Basic Life Support instruction. The program administered comes from the American Safety and Health Institute. The two authorized ASHI in-structors were a father and son combination, Larry Baker and Matt Baker, from Kryp-ton , Kentucky. Universal basic life support procedures include assessing a situation, alerting emergency help, and then attending the one in need. This involves opening the airway, checking breathing, and administrating CPR. How to deal with chok-ing/severe blockage was also included.

The Bakers work for the International Coal Group and were trained through Mines and Minerals.

Over 100 family members and friends waited in anticipa-tion in Riverside gym, Satur-day August 8, as “Mrs. Ho” arrived back on campus and was escorted directly to the school. Although Mrs. Ho would have preferred the back row bleacher seat, she gra-ciously accepted the front row with her younger brother Terry and two sisters Carol and Lynn. Brother Tom served as mas-ter of ceremonies as he led attendees in a celebration of Nancy and Doran Hostetler’s many years of teaching and

Why does Mrs. Keck con-tinue this singing group? She answered “I just believe it is a really good experience, and a great opportunity to get out of the community and see other parts of the country. It’s also a good opportunity for kids to be a good witness, and show the talents God gave them. She also commented, “We have a really good group this year, and I’m really excited about Lower Lights future. I think we’ll have a good time this year.”

By Marilee Strong Beacon Staff

Lower Lights sing for the Lord

It’s all about Basic Life Support…

Staff take CPR course

L-r: Matt Baker, Brenda Johnson, Donald Tapio, Kathy Pat-

rick observe and practice basic procedures.

Dallas Hostetler

Tom Dorrington & Sister

Family pulls off an award-winning surprise…

Family, friends celebrate 50 year ministry

Back row, l-r: Derek Bowers, Tim Smith, Chad Hostetler,

Tammy Hostetler, Rob Bowers; middle row, l-r: BreAnna

Bowers, Lisa Smith, Holly Bowers, Kayln Bowers; front row,

Colton Smith, Nancy Hostetler, Kaleigh Smith; in front,

Landen Hostetler.

L-r: Terry Dorrington, Mrs. Ho, Lynn Cain, Carol Massey

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CLASS NEWS

First and Second Grade We are off and running so to speak. After getting back into the routine of school, we have started studying forces if na-ture. We have discovered how the weather in our area affects people as far away as New York and Florida. As well as exactly how small our world really is and how wonderful and miraculous our Saviour had made everything around us. We are looking forward to an exciting year full of new dis-coveries and fun lessons.

Seniors The recently elected Presi-dent for the Seniors is Justin Tapio. Beside him is Vice President Beretta Roberts, Secretary Marilee Strong, Treasurer Chris Noble, and Chaplain Michael Fugate. The Seniors have come up with class colors, a class flower and class motto. Class colors for the Seniors are black and silver. Their class flower is Painted Daisies. Their class motto is “What lies before us and what lies behind us is nothing compared to what lies within us.”

Juniors

The Juniors, elected as their president Michelle Wilson. Beside her is Vice President Lacy McGuinn, Secretary Eric Whitt, Treasurer Angel Fugate, Chaplain Danielle Landrum, Sergeant-in -Arms Tammy Combs. The Student Council Junior Representatives are Bethany Butters and Lacy McGuinn. We are trying to sell some knives, and will be working on baseball and softball con-cessions, and selling cookie dough.

Sophomores As of September 3, 2009. our class officers are as fol-lows. President— Brittany Claussen, Vice President– Brandi Fugate, Secretary– Re-becca Barnett, Treasurer— Cody Cundiff, Chaplain— Tommy Moore. The Student Council mem-bers in our class are Brittany Claussen, Brandi Fugate, and Patric Haddix. The Sophomore class plans to have a car wash at Food City on Saturday, October 3. We will be pre-selling tickets for 5$. a piece and we plan to be there from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and support the Sopho-more class.

By Eric Whitt Beacon Staff

Junior High The newly elected president of the junior high is Erin But-ters. Beside her is Vice Presi-dent Hannah Claussen, Secre-tary Lilly Badarack, Treasurer Amanda Campbell, Chaplain Michelle Barnett. They are planning on doing a Junior High night out and they are also planning a Thursday activity.

Fifth & Sixth Grades

We are learning about Helen Keller. We are also learning sign language. We are doing Accelerated Reading testing in the library, and reading lots of books. In reading we did a play called “Hans Clod Hopper.” With Mr. Monroe in science we are building electrical cir-cuits. In P.E. we are riding bikes and playing soccer. On Thursday, 5th-8th are going to Camp Nathaniel. We are looking forward to the trip!

Third & Fourth Grades

The Third and Fourth grad-ers have been so busy for this first month of school! In Bible, the students are working hard at memorizing verses as well as learning about the life of Christ. In math class, the students breezed right through addition and subtraction review, and they are now conquering place value concepts. Met cognition is the key word for reading class, and the third and fourth graders are practicing all sorts of ways to be thinking readers. In lan-guage, nouns are the name of the game as the students learn how to properly use all sorts of nouns. In science, we are focusing on insects, and in social stud-ies, the students are becoming familiar with the world around them, learning many different geography skills.

Do you know the kindergarten? Kindergarten

We have celebrated two birthdays in the kindergar-ten room this year so far. Nathan Napier and Landen Hostetler each got a year older. Over the summer Jesse Daniels celebrated a birthday and Mrs. Butters did, too. Our class is a busy place. We have been studying the letters “I” and “t.” The great thing about them is that they make a word, “it.” We are learning about creation. God was very busy for six days but He rested on the 7th day. We have much to look forward to. We’ll be going to the Pumpkin Patch in October and learning about pumpkins. But for now we are busy with Bible, read-ing, math and art. We are making new friends and learning about how God wants us to be.

What would you like to be

when you grow up?

Skyler—Working, fix people’s water pipes Jesse—A fireman Landen—Animal doctor or race car driver Nathan—A fireman Caleb—Worker, fix cars

What do you like best about

school? Skyler—Gym Caleb—Play with the cars Landen—Everything Nathan—Lunch Jesse—Playing, homework, P.E.

Left to right: Nathan Napier, Landen Hostetler, Skyler

Fugate, Caleb Ross, Jesse Daniels.

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On their first trip to River-side, a group of twelve came from the Mathias Brethren Church in Mathias, West Vir-ginia. Led by their pastor Jona-than Hedrick, this mission team tackled a project that was heavy work from the bottom up. Beside the baseball field, they constructed a cement block unit that will house a concession stand and two rest rooms. This was much needed. Once the walls were up, they did the frame work for the roof, which also covers the home team dugout. Finally on Friday afternoon the metal arrived for the roof and they were able to complete the pro-ject before leaving Saturday morning. Some of the group had gone previously on a mission trip to Argentina. “This is a first work trip in the U.S. for the Mathias Church,” said Pastor Hedrick. “I thought it would be good experience for our church to do a U.S. ministry,” he said. Beacon staff members inter-viewed several members of this team. One question asked was “What have you enjoyed about this trip?” Here are some of their an-swers: “I have enjoyed seeing God’s love among this com-munity,” said Laura Orndorff. “Everything,” said Velma Cleaver, “and I love how re-spectful the students are here.” Wilma Hedrick said, “I have enjoyed building to-gether and being together.” Alan Robinson said, “I have enjoyed everything about this trip.”

years created scrapbook pages of photos and words of greet-ings and appreciation to Nancy. These were collected in special memory albums and presented to Nancy by her sister Carol. At the end of the program in heartfelt impromptu words, Nancy thanked all the atten-dees for being such a special part of her life, and upon rec-ognizing former students in the audience, remarked that to see them all loving the Lord made it all worthwhile. A time of reception with cookies and punch followed.

ing the years when Riverside had boarding students. Nancy has continued Doran’s legacy in many ways. Nancy continues as a beloved teacher and truly represents the heart of Riverside. The program included glimpses of Nancy and Doran’s life from childhood, high school, and college in addition to their time at River-side. Speakers included fam-ily, friends, and co-workers. In the months preceding the Celebration, over 100 family and friends from many past

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HOSTETLER

Miss Thompson and her sophomore Old Testament Survey

class sample lentil soup as they study Esau’s sale of his birth-

right to Jacob. Tommy Moore especially enjoyed the soup

but didn’t believe he would give up his inheritance for it.

KMBC visits RCS

L-r: Nathan Neihoff, Hannah Ellenburg, David Speas

Once again a talented musi-cal trio from Kentucky Moun-tain Bible College came to Riverside. Two young men and one young lady billed as RE-DEEMED sang their way into the hearts of Riverside stu-dents and staff.

Hannah Ellenburgh, Nathan Neihoff, and David Speas sang songs of praise and each one spoke from their own ex-periences. The trio was ac-companied by Ruth Speas also representing the college and she joined them in one song.

Beacon Staff

Mathias

manages

mighty

mission

Back row, l-r: Alan Robinson, Jonathan Hedrick, Ronnie

Lang, Velma Cleaver, Rodney Cleaver, Ivan Mongold;

front row, l-r: Wilma Hedrick, Amanda Hedrick, Laura

Orndorff, Jane Robinson, Edith Tusing, Mae Mongold.

The ladies help to carry block, carry mud, and lay block.

The Mathias team was determined to finish their project be-

fore they had to leave Saturday morning.

Five Riverside people took part in the recent Honey Festi-val 10 K Honey Run or 2 Mile Honey Walk held in Jackson , Actually many more River-side people were involved in this annual event. RCS staff members came together early Labor Day to manage the Run/Walk for the more than sixty participants. RCS cross country coach Andy Keck, RCS student Tif-fany Johnson, and RCS parent Roger Voth all completed the 6.2 run around Panbowl Lake. Keck came in second in his age division in a time of 44:32. Voth came in first in

We have only four varsity runners and six middle school runners. For the middle school we have Beacher Noble, Tif-fany Johnson, Emmanual Wil-son, Kayla Watts, Rose Had-dix, and John Tincher. For varsity we have Katie Haddix, Kristian Patrick, Erin Butters, and Patric Haddix. Andy Keck is once again our cross country coach, along with his assistant coach Dar-ren Fisher. “The season looks promising if everyone works hard and does what they are capable of,” said Coach Keck when asked about how the season looked. The team is planning on go-ing to state and Coach thinks that that dream may turn into a reality for a few. Time can only tell what will become of these 2009-2010 runners.

Cross country is a sport that takes dedication, hard work, and a whole lot of running. By

his division at 39:55. Johnson was first in her division in 64:38. RCS student Bethany But-ters and RCS alumnus Joey Gross both participated in the 2 Mile Walk. Butters came in first in her division in 26:27. Gross was first in his division in 26:29. A first timer in the Honey Run, Roger Voth said, “I en-joy finishing and feeling like I’ve done something to keep my body in shape so I can be active for the Lord.” Each of the above received a T– shirt, a trophy and a bottle of honey.

the time this article has reached you some of these runners may have run over 100 miles during practice and meets.

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Name Red Bird Beast in East Home Middle School

Beacher Noble 17:11(2) 16:20 15:13(14) Tiffany Johnson 18:50(3) 18:35 15:36(2) Emmanuel Wilson 21:34(6) 19:19 16:41(18) Kayla Watts 21:50(9) DNR 18:10(7) Rose Haddix 22:05(10) DNR 22:39(11) John Tincher 21:31(5) 20:47 19:17(21) Varsity

Katie Haddix 26:35(4) DNR 28:28(9) Kristian Patrick 29:48(6) 30:35 28:42(11) Erin Butters DNR 31:25 30:45(14)

We’re proud

of our Cross

Country team!

CALENDAR

Cross Country Home……………………...……...October 6 PTF/Boosters…………………………………….October 12 Alumni Ram Run………………………………...October 16 Alumni Day…………………………………..….October 17 Lower Lights at Caney……………………..…….October 18 Lower Light Trip………………………...……October 23-25

RCS students, staff, and parent

compete in Festival event

L-r: Roger Voth, Tiffany Johnson, Joey Gross, Bethany But-

ters, Andy Keck.

The cross country runners are, front row, l-r: Kayla Watts, Tiffany Johnson, John Tincher;

back row, l-r: Rose Haddix, Erin Butters, Kristian Patrick, Beacher Noble, Patric Haddix,

Kaitlin Haddix, Emmanuel Wilson.

SPORTS

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POLLS

tion and Sports Management. “I would like to include some type of ministry in my future,” she said. Mary MacLeod, a senior from Maine, said on this trip she enjoyed “the beautiful scenery and the nice people who welcomed us.” Randy Sterk, a sophomore, said, “God, school and running are important to me.” Concerning the future he wants to “go with God’s plan.” A.. J. Schemmer, a junior from Florida, enjoyed the op-portunity to “be a positive in-fluence while training with the school cross country runners.” Josh McGuire, a senior, loves to run cross country but God and family are more im-portant. Josh said, “I want to be a missionary to South America but I have to see what God wants me to do.”

tion, and working on the school cross country course. Some also helped in the class-room and did weed eating and the group had a chapel pro-gram. “This week has been great,” said Coach Butler. “I knew I had a good bunch. They like a challenge. They even ran to the top of the hill.” He also coaches track and field. Coach Butler graduated from Mt. Carmel School and Kentucky Mountain Bible In-stitute. Later at Asbury Col-lege he earned his B.S. in physical education. Also at Asbury he qualified for NAIA nationals three times in cross country and still holds the school record for running 5 miles in 25:46. Jessica Soule, a freshman, once traveled to Brisbane, Australia to run in some cross country meets. She is major-ing in Business Administra-

Neal Butler, a former River-side Christian School staff member, is now starting his 7th year on the staff of Grace College in Warsaw, Indiana. He and 20 students from the college descended on the Riv-erside campus recently. They represented different classes from freshmen to seniors and came from different states. But they all had two things in common. They are all cross country runners, and they all came to work. “The college likes teams to do service projects,” Neal said.. Also he could see the potential here for some run-ning practice and have their three day stay double as a training camp. Some of the projects they tackled were raking the soft ball and baseball fields, doing maintenance on P.E. depart-ment bicycles, moving exer-cise equipment to a new loca-

The wish I would make on a

falling star would be…

Jacob Baker- To have all the watermelon in the world Tyler Hudson– To be a dog Jimmy Strong—To grow fins Caleb Tapio– A new four wheeler Katie Haddix– Go to state in cross country Amanda Campbell– To get a man Hannah Claussen– To be famous Kristian Patrick- To have a million dollars Tommy Moore– A new truck Michelle Wilson– Can’t say Beretta Roberts– For all my future plans after high school to work out

What are you most excited

about in regards to the up-

coming year?

Alexis Haddix– To be in the sixth grade Beacher Noble– Getting out of school Tiffany Johnson– Vacation Michael Roberts– Field trips Michelle Barnett– Students and teachers Zack Watts– Basketball sea-son Erin Butters– Graduating eighth grade Lilly Badarak– The year would end Thomas Herald– Graduating Angel Fugate– Playing sports Eric Whitt– Getting my li-cense

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Shown above are Jeff Patrick and Virgil Noble repairing a

place in the gym floor. Mr. Roberts helped, too. The buck-

ling of the floor may have been caused by some of the recent

flood waters.

College runners lend a helping hand at Riverside

Grace College Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams, front row, l-r: A.J. Schemmer, Zach

Shafer; second row, l-r: Bethany Knepper, Megan Dufrenne, Jessica Hill, Amy Misak, Mari Jean

Wegert, Ashley Thomas, Mary Maclead, Allie Johnson, Jessica Soule; third row, l-r: Randy Sterk,

Matthew DeRenzo; fourth row, l-r: Samuel Roth, Josh McGuire, Sean Smith, Dan Ng, Coach Neal

Butler, Dustin Fletcher, Charles Johnson; not pictured, Chris Cleland.