CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY

Upper SchoolCommencement

Class of 2014

Saturday, the Thirty-First of May

Two Thousand Fourteen

Seven O’Clock in the Evening

Christian Heritage Academy Auditorium

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY

Senior Class Verse

Fear not, for I am with you;

Be not dismayed, for I am your God;

I will strengthen you, I will help you,

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

PreludeCanon in D J. Pachelbel Mrs. Eileen Swanson, pianist

Processional Pomp and Circumstance E. Elgar

Invocation Dr. David RothChief Education Officer

*HYMN Great is Thy Faithfulness T. Chisholm

W. RunyanAll

Scripture Reading & ReflectionIsaiah 41:10

Mr. Damon FrahlerBible Teacher

Senior Testimonies Class of 2014

Give Me Jesus arr. B. Harlan Soli Deo, Upper School Vocal Ensemble; Scott Naubert, soloist

Address Rev. Stephen FarishBible Teacher

Announcement of Awards- National Honor Society- President’s Award for Educational Excellence- Heritage Scholar Award - Soli Deo Gloria Award

Mr. Stuart DavisDean of Students

Awarding of Diplomas Miss Joan OkamotoDean of Faculty

Dr. David Roth

Daniel R. Claud, III, M.D. CHA Board President

Presentation of the Class of 2014

Dr. David Roth

*HYMN To God be the Glory F. Crosby

W. DoanAll

*Benediction Mr. Eric JohnsonSocial Studies Teacher

Recessional Praise, My Soul, King of Heaven

LAUDA ANIMAarr. P. Rodriguez

Mrs. Eileen Swanson, pianist

* Audience please rise.

PROGRAM

May 31, 2014

Dear Friends,

Thirty years ago Christian Heritage Academy’s founding parents prayed for a Christian school on the North Shore that would extend through high school. Today’s Class of 2014 Commencement is an answer to nearly three decades of prayer – We thank God for His faithfulness!

These graduates have been the focus of our mission – to provide an exemplary education based on biblical values, equipping them to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ. All those touched by the Upper School understand and believe Psalm 127:1 “Unless the LORD builds the [Upper School], the builders labor in vain. “

Our celebration today is for God’s Glory Alone!

Soli Deo Gloria,

David L. Roth, Ed.D.Chief Education Officer

Abigail Faith LawsonAttending: Wheaton College

ACSI Music Festival: 9, 10, 11, 12Band: 9Bible Study: 9, 10Choir: 9, 10, 11, 12Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Drama Club: 9

Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12Improv Troupe: 11MIssions Trip: 11, 12Praise Band: 9, 10, 11, 12Theatre Productions: 10, 11, 12Volleyball: 9, 10, 11

Nicholas LazarAttending: University of Kentucky

Coffee House: 12Evening in the Fall: 9Rocketry Club: 9, 10

Soccer: 11Theatre Productions: 12Volleyball: 9, 10, 11, 12

Noah Rocco ScaleroAttending: Southern Illinois University

Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Drama Club: 9Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12Improv Troupe: 11

Internship: 12Soccer: 11Theatre Productions: 10, 12Volleyball: 9, 10, 11, 12

Michael Andrew SeversonAttending: Azusa Pacific University

Internship: 11Missions Trip: 12Soccer: 11

Volleyball: 9, 10, 11, 12Yearbook: 9

Christian Heritage AcademyClass of 2014

Seth Paul BurkeyAttending: Cedarville University

ACSI Music Festival: 9, 10, 11, 12Band: 9, 10, 11, 12Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12

Internship: 11Missions Trip: 12Volleyball: 9, 10, 11, 12

Evangeline Sneha GaikwadAttending: Olivet Nazarene University

ACSI Music Festival: 9, 10, 11, 12Bible Study: 9, 10Choir: 9, 10, 11, 12Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12

Internship: 11, 12Praise Band: 10, 11, 12Student Council: 9, 10, 11, 12Theatre Productions: 10, 11, 12Yearbook: 9, 10

Joshua GrozaAttending: Trinity International University

ACSI Music Festival: 12Choir: 12Coffee House: 9, 11, 12Drama Club: 9Evening in the Fall: 9, 12Internship: 11

Missions Trip: 12Newspaper: 12Praise Band: 11, 12Soccer: 9, 10, 11, 12Theatre Productions: 10, 11, 12Volleyball: 12

Brennen KurtzAttending: Moody Bible Institute

Coffee House: 11, 12Football: 12Theatre Productions: 12

Soli Deo Gloria AwardGiven to the graduate who demonstrates character that seeks to glorify God alone in all aspects of life through servant leadership,

spiritual growth, and a transformed heart for the Kingdom of God.

Diana Tina

Heritage ScholarGiven to graduates who have attended Christian Heritage Academy

Upper School for all four years and achieved a cumulative weighted grade point average of 4.3 or higher.

Joshua Groza

President’s Award for Educational ExcellenceGiven to graduates who have at least a 3.5 GPA and

a composite score of at least 25 on the ACT.

Evangeline Gaikwad

Joshua Groza

Abigail Lawson

Noah Scalero

Michael Severson

National Honor SocietyGiven to outstanding high school students who have demonstrated

excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character.

Evangeline Gaikwad

Joshua Groza

Brennen Kurtz

Abigail Lawson

Noah Scalero

Michael Severson

HONORS AND AWARDS

Gold “Torch” Medallion: Recipient of the Soli Deo Gloria Award Gold Collar: Recipient of the Heritage Scholar AwardBlack Pin: Recipient of President’s Award for Educational ExcellenceGold Cord: Member of the National Honor Society

Rachel Mary StringerAttending: University of Kentucky

Diana Lorena TinaAttending: North Park University

Tatiana Andrea ValenzuelaAttending: Trinity International University

Bible Study: 9, 10Coffee House: 10,11Drama Club: 9Evening in the Fall: 9,10Missions Trip: 11,12

Rocketry Club: 10Student Council: 9, 10,11, 12Theatre Productions: 11Volleyball: 9, 10,11

Bible Study: 9, 10Coffee House: 12Evening in the Fall: 9

Theatre Productions: 12Volleyball: 9Yearbook: 9

ACSI Music Festival: 9, 10, 11, 12Bible Study: 9, 10Choir: 9, 10, 11, 12Coffee House: 9, 10, 11, 12Evening in the Fall: 9, 10, 11, 12Internship: 11

Missions Trip: 12Newspaper: 11, 12Praise Band: 9, 10Student Council: 10, 11, 12Theatre Prodcutions: 10, 11, 12Yearbook: 9, 10, 11

Honor RollMinimum 3.3 unweighted GPA

Evangeline Gaikwad

Joshua Groza

Abigail Lawson

Noah Scalero

Michael Severson

ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Academics

Joshua Groza

ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Athletics

Noah Scalero

ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Christian Service

Evangeline Gaikwad

ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Fine Arts

Joshua Groza

Abigail Lawson

ACSI Distinguished High School Student Award in Leadership

Rachel Stringer

Class Gift

With gratitude to Christian Heritage Academy, and with the desire to leave a lasting enrichment that will benefit its students going forward, the Class of 2014 is honored to present the school with the following gifts:

Designated funds to support the music program as well as furthering the continued mission of Christain Heritage Academy.

Christian Heritage Academy gratefully accepts these thoughtful gifts. Our school community will remember our graduates and their kind generosity as these enhancements are enjoyed by our students for years to come.

HONORS AND AWARDS, continued

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

R. Daniel Claud, III, M.D.,PresidentTom Chung, Vice President

Michael Schuetz, Vice President/Secretary Scott Burns, Treasurer

Tim Brady, J.D.Beth Dill

Felix MathewTim Pappageorge, Ph.D.

Rusty SchluchterStephen Thomas

David Roth, Ed. D., CEO, Ex Officio

Christian Heritage Academy

Heather Adams - MathM.Ed., Mathematics Education, National Louis University

B.A., Mathematics, University of Iowa

Susan Baliles - Speech and Theatre EducationB.S., Speech Education, Northwestern University

Tina Barron - Social WorkerM.S.W., University of Georgia

B.A., English, University of Illinois-Urbana

John Choi - Chapel M.A., Counseling, Trinity International University

B.A., Psychology, University of Illinois-Chicago

Rachel Christudhas - Language ArtsM.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, National-Louis University

B.S., Elementary Education, University of Illinois-Urbana

Ken Chung - MathM.A. Teaching, Trinity International University

B.S. Mathematics, University of Illinois-Chicago

Brooke Collins - ArtCertification in Art Education, North Park University

B.A., Political Science, Westmont College

Alan Cook - ScienceM.S.Ed. Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University

B.S., Biology, Carroll College

Jeff Cook - Athletic DirectorM.S., Physical Education, Eastern Michigan University

B.S., Physical Education, Grace College

Karly Enright - SpanishB.A., Spanish Education, Grace College

Christian Heritage Academy

Stephen Farish - BibleJ.D., University of Georgia

M.A., Christian Thought, Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolB.A., French, Auburn University

Damon Frahler, Bible & Instructional TechnologyB.A., Theological Studies, Wheaton College

Diane Hellard - Learning ResourceM.Ed., Special Education, National-Louis University

B.A., History, Western Illinois University

Sharon James-Ledbetter - Language ArtsM.A., English, DePaul University

B.A., English/Communications, Trinity College

Eric Johnson - Social StudiesM.Div., Trinity International University

M.A., Church History, Trinity International UniversityB.A., Social Studies & Secondary Education History, Bethel University

Carolyn Kohl - Spanish, Consumer Education M.A.T., Rockford College

B.A., Foreign Languages, Spanish, Washington University

Grace Lin - Executive AssistantB.S. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Univ. of California, Berkeley

Ramona Mihulet - MathB.S., Mathematics, DePaul University

Eileen Swanson - Choral MusicM.S., Education, University of New England

B.S.Ed., Sociology-Anthropology and Health & PE, Illinois State University

Daniel Vesa - Instrumental Music B.A., Music, Academy of Music “Gheorghe Dima” in Romania Accredited in U.S. by Consultancy on International Education

Adelaide Yoo - Language ArtsM.Ed., Secondary Education, University of Illinois-Urbana

B.A., English, University of Illinois-Urbana

David Roth - Chief Education OfficerEd.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Northern Illinois University

M.A., Political Science, Northern Illinois UniversityB.A., Social Science , Fort Wayne Bible College

Joan Okamoto - Dean of FacultyB.S.Ed., Elementary/Early Childhood Education, Millersville University

Stuart Davis - Dean of StudentsM.A., Elementary Teaching, Trinity International University

B.A., Political Science, Indiana UniversityB.S., Business Economics, Indiana University

ADMINISTRATION

Barb Butz - Chief Operating OfficerM.B.A., Northwestern University

B.S., Finance, University of Illinois-UrbanaB.S., Business Administration, University of Illinois-Urbana

Kathy Severson - Director Chicago CampusM.Ed., Early Childhood Administration, National-Louis University

B.S., Education, Indiana University

Ted Magrum - Finance DirectorEd.D., Educational Administration & Supervision, Univ. of Toledo

M.B.A., Wright State UniversityB.S., Business Administration, Bowling Green State University

UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY & STAFF

A Brief History of

Christian Heritage Academy

Inspired by the desire to provide children with an excellent education that incorporates biblical values and a Christian worldview throughout all facets of learning, five families came together in the early 1980’s to pray about the possibility of establishing a Christian school in the suburban North Shore area of Chicago. After more than two years of prayer, planning and preparation, Christian Heritage Academy opened its doors in the fall of 1984, with five faculty and sixty-one students in a rented former public elementary school building in Northbrook, IL. During its first ten years, the school developed a quality K-8 academic program and matured as an institution, preparing for and gaining its first accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in 1992.

Increasing enrollment brought a need for a larger facility. In 1994, CHA purchased the 15-acre Marillac High School campus in Northfield from the Daughters of Charity. The expansive facility and its excellent features, including a gymnasium, fields, auditorium, music rooms, large student center and ample classrooms, allowed CHA to continue to grow enrollment and expand its programs.

Among CHA milestones was the establishment of a preschool program in 1996, a four-year college preparatory high school in 2009, and a second campus located in the heart of the City of Chicago in 2010. As these additional programs have grown, they have enhanced our ability to serve Christian families and enriched our school community. We are now both grateful and honored to be gathered here today to celebrate CHA’s high school graduating class of 2014.

From its inception, Christian Heritage Academy’s programming has included a commitment to academic excellence in an atmosphere designed to nurture each child’s individual gifts and spiritual development. Highly qualified, ACSI certified, spiritually mature, “Living Curriculum Teachers” serve as mentors and role models, encouraging students in their walk with Christ as they gain academic proficiency.

Christian Heritage Academy is:

• Accredited by Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

• Accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)

• Recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

• Recognized by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA)

• Designated as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

• Honored among K-12 schools nationwide by the Best Christian Workplace Institute as a “Best Christian Workplace”

Christian Heritage Academy (Prek-12)Equipping children to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ.

NORTHFIELD: 315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 847 446-5252 fax: 847 446-5267CHICAGO: 1001 N. Crosby, Chicago, IL 60610 | 312 361-0550

www.christianheritage.org