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Building on a Firm Foundation For liFe transFormation May 2010

Table of ContentsPage 2-3 ————————— Events Calendar & Bulletins

Page 4-6 ————————— Development & Fundraising

Page 7-8 ————— Middle School and High School News

Page 8-9 ——————————————— Sports News

Page 10 ——————————————— Alumni News

Friday, May 7, 2010 “He’s Got tHe WHole World in His Hands”

Heritage’s annual Fine Arts Festival is a huge celebration of student art, music and creativity with floor-to-ceiling art displays and worshipful, entertaining music. This year’s theme is “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” The artwork and musical theme centers around Psalm 86:9,which says, “All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.” Incorporated into the evening will be the 5th Grade Nation Notebook projects, which require months of work and research. All 5th graders created life-size drawings of people in the attire of the nation they studied. All elementary students will be involved in the music program that evening at 7 p.m. During the concert, each grade level will represent a specific culture of the world: 5th Grade (choir portion only) - African Culture; 4th Grade - Asian Culture; 2nd-3rd Grade - Spanish Culture; K-1st - American Culture. The students will be costumed to represent their culture that evening for the concert! The evening will include musical performances by 6th - 12th grade choral and band students as well. Invite friends and family to join us for this evening of celebration!

Before the festival, you are invited to enjoy a Gia Russa Rigatoni Dinner! Cost per meal: Adults = $6 6th-12th Grade Students = $5 K-5th Grade Students and Under = $4. Dinner Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the HCS Cafe. Dinner includes rigatoni with meatballs, garlic bread, tossed salad, dessert. Beverages are at additional cost from the Heritage Snack Shack. Free refills on pasta!

Many thanks to the Slatzer family who help us receive Gia Russa products to support Heritage! Desserts are being donated through Sysco and their representative Scott Fehlman, a former HCS student!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in full swing during school and during the Fine Arts Festival the week of May 3-7. Parents who want to shop on May 7, may visit the fair from 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Learn more

about what will be available at the Book Fair at http://bookfairs.s c h o l a s t i c . co m / h o m e p a g e /heritagechristianschool.org.

Schoolbelles Uniform Measuring May 7! A representative from Schoolbelles will be available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Room 212 for elementary students needing measured for uniforms!

Fine arts Festival and Pasta dinner

Cruise on in to the HCS party-in-the-park featuring a classic car show, music, karaoke, food, and games! Last year, dozens of classic cars filled the park while families and students enjoyed a great evening gathered in the park and pit. Visit the “Meet the Board Candidates” table to get to know the board nominees before the annual meeting on May 27.

Join the fun! Saturday, May 22 at Heritage

Time: 3pm - 8pm

Classic Car Show, Hayrides, Games •and Activities from the Student Council (dunk tank, bounce house and many more) Concessions by the Booster Club (hot dogs, hamburgers, cotton candy, sno cones)DJ Music and Karaoke by Dan Clemens•Tickets for games and activities: $1.00 each or $10.00 for the •whole day; max of $30 for the family

CoMMunity Car sHoW & FaMily Fun day

Art Teacher Mrs. Cindy Voigt used plaster and a large ball to

create this representation of our beautiful Earth. Students are

helping her finish the continents and paint it.

This is one of many student drawings-in-

progress, based on Vincent van Gogh’s

Starry Night.

Life-size “paper people” of many nations, made to coincide with

5th Grade Nation Notebook projects, will welcome Fine

Arts attendees to “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.”

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sCHool Calendar oF eventsMay3 Deadline for Early Re-enrollment3 - 7 Scholastic Book Fair in HCS Library7 Fine Arts Festival, 7 p.m. & Pasta Dinner, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.7 Book Fair Extended Hours, 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.7 Schoolbelles Uniform Measuring for Elementary, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.,

Room 212 7 Nation Notebook Project Display by 5th Grade11 Spelling Bee at HCS, Grades 1-5, Auditorium, 1 p.m.12 - 14 5th Grade Outdoor Education Trip12 - 14 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.14 ACSI Art Festival, Grades 3 - 12, Emmanuel Christian Academy in

Akron14 Progress Reports Go Home15 Junior/Senior Banquet, 6 p.m.18 MS Beta Induction and 8th Grade Promotion 1 p.m.18 Booster Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.20 HS Awards, MS Awards, and HS Beta Induction, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30

p.m19 - 21 Senior Exams

20 Spring Sports Banquet, 6 p.m.22 Community Car Show & Family Fun Day, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.24 - 28 Senior Trip26 Preschool Graduation, noon26 Elementary Field Day27 Annual Meeting, 7 p.m.28 Kindergarten Graduation, 2 p.m.

June1 Rain Date for Elementary Field Day1 - 2 High School Exams, Middle School Nine-Week Testing3 Last Day of School for Students! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!4 Last Day for Teachers4 Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2010, Faith Community

Church, 7 p.m.12 FOH Rummage Sale at Busy Beaver, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.27 Alumni Gathering at area park, Location TBD, 2 p.m.

June 7 - August 13 Summer Fun Club at Heritage, M- F, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.June 14 - August 20 Heritage Resale Shop, M - F, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friends oF HeritaGe tHanks Parents!

Our Parent/Teacher Organization, the Friends of Heritage (FOH), extends a sincere thanks to families for participating in the three dinner nights at Chick-fil-A and CiCi’s Pizza, as well as the year-long collections of Campbell’s labels, Acme receipts, Giant Eagle Advantage Card points, and General Mills Box Tops. The CiCi’s Pizza fundraiser March 4 was very successful, raising $153 from pizza orders and $83 for the prize drawing (the basket) with a cost of $13 for prize supplies to the basket. Totals for the Chick-fil-A fundraiser on Thursday, April 15 at the Dressler Road Chick-fil-A are not in yet. The evening was a lot of fun -- it was a packed house! Thank you to the many parents and students who joined us that night, which happened to be “blue receipt night.” The total for Box Tops this year has been excellent. Every year we continue to increase our collection, and as a result, FOH has been able to do more for Heritage. The total money earned this year through 10-cent Box Tops is a whopping $1814.90! Mrs. Becky Corbit, HCS parent, just mailed in another $419 that will be applied to our fall check. FOH also received $48 from Tyson. With Giant Eagle “Apples for the Students” points, FOH was able to purchase bulletin board paper of different colors and a large portable ball locker to carry 15-20 basketballs. Mrs. DeMarco will send in 2,000 more Campbell labels soon and will earn an extra 2,000 points, giving FOH about 27,000 points to start with next year.

annual PubliC notiFiCationasbesTos ManageMenT Plan

On May 10, 2007, Brumbaugh-Herrick, Inc. conducted the required re-inspection of Heritage Christian School for hazardous Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) for the purpose of reassessment according to the Public Law 99-519 AHER Act of 1986. The report is in the Main Office.

PresCHool PonderinGs

The Preschoolers went to the McKinley Museum on April 13 and had a fun time exploring and learning. The students all were brave enough to pass by (or be carried by) the big dinosaur at the entrance! Recently, the preschool also celebrated Earth week and talked about all that God created. The teachers and students discussed ideas for being good stewards of all that God has given us. Teachers taught the verse “God made the world and everything in it,” Acts 17:24a. Did you know that the preschoolers memorize Scripture regularly? Some of Miss Shawna Anderson’s students can even say all of their year’s verses with very little prompting! Heritage preschoolers are hiding God’s word in their hearts at a very young age!

FoH’s tHird annual ruMMaGe sale

DATE: Saturday, June 12, 2010

RAIN DATE: Saturday, June 19, 2010

TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. BAG SALE FROM 3 p.m. TO CLOSING

PLACE: Busy Beaver, 1632 Whipple Avenue (Lot facing Whipple)

ITEMS: HOUSEWARES, HOME DÉCOR, TOYS, CLOTHES (CHILDREN THRU ADULT - FILL A BAG FOR $2.00), BOOKS, VIDEOS, FURNITURE, & LARGE VARITEY OF MISC. STUFF.

HoW Can YoU HelP?

Donate “garage sale” items, new or used. If you are in the mood to clean out your garage, basement, shed, or attic and don’t know what to do with those unwanted items, we have a home for them and will be happy to take them off of your hands. Donations need to be useable/sellable items (nothing broken, please). We also will take any cleaned clothing. If your items are already priced because of a previous sale, please do not remove tags -- your pricing will save us time.You may drop off your items at Heritage Christian School during school hours, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Items may be dropped off at different times, with prior notice. Please contact Becky Corbit at (330) 477-6702 for small items or Vicki DeMarco at (330) 493-0538 for large items. Please pass this information on to all your friends and invite them to donate items and to attend our sale. All proceeds from the sale will benefit Heritage Christian School through the workings of the Friends of Heritage.

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suMMer Fun Club noW enrollinG

June 7 - August 13Kids ages 3 (and potty-trained) through those entering 5th grade$25 per student per day7 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F (excluding major holidays)Attend 2 days to 5 days

Discounts given when multiple siblings are enrolled full-time.Tuition includes a morning and afternoon snack provided by the school. Students are required to bring packed lunches daily.

Activities: swimming and water fun days, game days and theater days, visits to the post office, tours of a fire truck, pottery painting, visits to the bookmobile, weekly ice cream truck treats, and much more. Some field trips and special activities are at additional costs.

For information, call Lisa Rotondo, Summer Fun Club director and preschool director, at (330) 452-8271 or email lrotondo@heritagechristianschool.org.

FroM tHe nurse’s oFFiCe

IMMUnIzaTIon ReqUIReMenTs foR sCHool enTRYThe Ohio Department of Health has made a few major changes for the

2010-2011 school year regarding immunizations.

1) The addition of a Tdap booster requirement for 7th grade – effective with the 2010-11 school year and each year thereafter, one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis, adolescent and adult formulation) or Td (Tetanus and diphtheria, adult formulation) vaccine shall be required prior to entry into the seventh grade. This dose is intended to be administered as a booster dose for students who have completed the required doses of the initial series of DTaP/DT/Td vaccine.

2) The addition of the 2nd dose of Varicella – beginning with the start of the 2010-11 school year, all children entering kindergarten are required to provide evidence of having been immunized against varicella disease. Satisfactory evidence of meeting this requirement is two doses of varicella vaccine, the first dose of vaccine administered on or after the child’s first birthday, and the second dose at least twenty-eight days following the first dose.

3) The requirement that the 4th dose of Polio be administered on or after the 4th birthday - effective with the 2010-11 school year for all pupils entering kindergarten, the final dose of polio vaccine must have been administered on or after the fourth birthday, regardless of the number of previous doses. Special Note: Students enrolled in school during or after the 1999-2000 school year must have received a total of four or more doses of polio vaccine. Students enrolled prior to the 1999-2000 school year are required to have a minimum of three doses.

Vaccines are offered at each of the four health departments. You can contact them by phone at the following numbers: Alliance City Health Department – (330)821-7373; Canton City Health Department – (330)489-3322; Massillon City Health Department – (330)830-1710; Stark County Health Department – (330)493-9928. If there is an objection to immunizations, either for medical or religious reasons, please submit this in writing to the school nurse and office. Medical exemptions should be signed by a physician; and religious objections by a parent.

GuidanCe oFFiCe

By Mrs. Wade

saT TesT DaTes foR 2010

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline May 1 March 25 April 8June 5 April 29 May 13

aCT TesT DaTes foR 2010

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline June 12 May 7 May 21

useFul Websites

Ohio Board of Regents - Information on colleges in Ohio as well as scholarships and financial aid: www.regents.ohio.gov/colleges_universities.php

Useful college search information, financial aid and test prep processes: www.petersons.com.

annual MeetinG, 7 P.M., May 27

Calling all members of The Heritage Parent Association! (any tuition-paying person with a currently-enrolled student), we need YOU at the Annual Meeting. Meet the current board, hear from new board nominees, vote on nominees and on the upcoming year’s budget and enjoy a great summary of the year. At this Annual Meeting, we also will recap the results of the most recent Parent Association Meeting held April 13, and discuss plans for future gatherings of parents and guardians toward the improvement and betterment of our school!

Third graders studied matter in science class, including how the air in our mouths can fill up a bubble gum bubble. They measured the gum bubbles

and compared bubble sizes. Peyton Moore proudly shows off his gum bubble, while Alexis Hunter measures Vanessa Parker’s bubble in the background.

noMinees For tHe HCs board oF eduCationDo you feel the calling to serve your school in a very important

capacity? School Board members are needed to guide our course for the future. Applications are being accepted until Friday, May 7th, and can be obtained at the main office. If you are interested in serving and desire more information, contact Mr. Pizor or any current Board member. Applicants will run for election at the May 27th Annual Meeting, with the term beginning July 1, 2010.

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auCtion - a Great suCCess!Thanks to the generosity of dozens of area businesses, organizations,

churches, and families, our Heritage “Conquering Our Future” Dinner and Benefit Auction achieved the goal of raising $20,000 for Heritage! More than 200 parents, community members, students, staff and alumni gathered on Saturday, March 27 at the Meyers Lake Ballroom to celebrate Heritage and raise funds to benefit the future of our students.

The evening began with time to view and bid on more than 130 silent auction items and packages donated by many generous organizations. There was a huge variety of items to bid on, including hand-crafted cornhole games and a Blu-Ray player. Many businesses donated their services including driving lessons, financial counseling and landscaping. One table consisted solely of items or services donated by our Heritage students and staff. Heritage donations included priceless classroom treasures such as a handprint and photo quilt, and a thumbprint ceramic cookie jar and plate. Heritage secondary students graciously donated their time to provide homemade baked goods, babysitting, and yardwork. Thank you also for the generous support of the event sponsors for their donations.

A delicious buffet dinner was catered by the staff of Mr. Mike’s Catering, and the meal received very good reviews! Tables of mouth-watering desserts including Ho-Ho cake were provided by Sammons Sweets & Treats. Following dinner, Mr. Jim Cassler, chair of the development committee, auctioned off five cheesecakes that were made by Heidi Sammons, and which were happily bid on by attendees.

The after-dinner program included musical performances by HCS students under the direction of Heritage music director Mrs. Andrea Clemens. An ensemble of fourth graders played recorders, including a rendition of Amazing Grace; and middle school and high school students performed on the drums, trumpet and clarinet, accompanied by Mrs. Clemens and Heritage 2nd grade teacher Miss Sara Yackey.

Mr. Cassler addressed the crowd about Heritage and its needs, including the possibility of a new gymnasium, and how that could benefit Heritage. He reviewed the improvements made to the facilities thus far this year, and the hope for the future, asking the audience to participate in supporting our future. The presentation also featured photos of a “100th Day of School Project” created by Heritage third grader Colin Smith, who used a large cardboard box to represent our building. The back of the building showed the renditions of the proposed new gymnasium and the sides of the building showed our newly-adopted mission: A - Academic Achievement; B - Bible-based; C - Community Commitment. What a blessing to see such a young student excited about our future and our mission!

The silent auction continued with much laughter and conversation, as bidders tried to win their favorite items. During the bidding, attendees enjoyed the opportunity to take photos with our live Conqueror mascot, played by Heritage parent and area minister, Galen Oakes.

The Heritage Live Auction was filled with fun and laughter as Mr. Richard Kiko of Kiko Auctioneers and Realtors compelled the crowd to raise their yellow bid cards in support of Heritage. He expressed that he himself had had students at Heritage and believes in the education they received. Heritage parent Greg Maxin worked alongside Mr. Kiko to describe and define live auction items, keeping the crowd entertained and laughing. One of the highlights from the live auction was the purchase of the rights to name the main hall of the school building. The winning bidder announced that the hall will be named in honor of retired HCS teacher, Mrs. Carol Moosey, who was in attendance that evening and who recently retired from full-time teaching after 32 years at Heritage.

Investing in the students at Heritage Christian School is an investment in the future -- for now and for eternity. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who supported us. We encourage you to patronize the businesses and organizations that demonstrate a desire to support the great work of Christian education.

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356th Fighter Group A Nail Thing ABC Carpet and Janitorial Akron Aeros Alive Andrea Clemens Andreas Furniture Company Another Look Consignment Shop Athens Restaurant Bally Total Fitness Belden Driving School BellStores Berean Christian Store Bob Harmelink Brian Campbell Buffet Dynasty Burton Jewelry Repair Shop Busy Beaver Canal Fulton Canoe Livery Inc Canton Symphony Orchestra Canton Ballet Canton Classic Car Museum Canton Palace Theatre Carnegie Science Center Chris Render Christian Blue Pages Cindy Voigt City of Uhrichsville Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Connie Clark Corbit’s Flowers Danner Dental Dan’s American Tire Center DeMario’s Pizza Dennison Railroad Diane West Don Lazar Music Services Donna Eleo Douglas D. Jones Dumonts Dunkin’ Donuts El Campesino El Galeron Grill and Mexican

Restaurant Ellie Burfield Encore Firestone Complete Auto Care First Choice CPR Fitness Quest Flower Factory Fox and Hound English Pub &

Grille Fred Astaire Dance Studio Fritz Friends Gasser Fine Jewelers Geisen Haus Glantz Law Offices Gloria Hackenberg Gold-N- Comb Great Lakes Science Center GreenScapes Landscape

Grinders Above and Beyond Hartville Coin and Jewelry HCS Class - KR HCS Class - 1M HCS Class - 1Y HCS Class - 2G HCS Class - 2M HCS Class - 3N HCS Class - 4M HCS Class - 5th Grade HCS Class - 6th Grade HCS Class - 8th Grade HCS Class - 9th Grade HCS Class - 10th Grade HCS Class - 11th Grade HCS School Board Headliners Salon & Day Spa Hilton Garden Inn Hog Heaven Holiday Inn Home Sweet Home Hosner Carpet Hot Pots Creative Studios Howard Pizor Hungry Howie’s Ianazone’s Pizza Intense Paintball Jim Cassler JJ Steward John DeMarco Just Me Music K-9 Hairstyles Kempthorn Motors Kennedy’s BBQ Kristi Kindler Kumon Math and Reading Center La Pizzaria Ladies Super Fitness Lake Erie Monsters Larry Wade Lee Spencer Photography Lifetouch Lila Slatzer Lincoln Highway Little Caesars Lolli’s Restaurant Lucky Shoes Marcia Deem Mark and Cindy Fritz Martin Pertican Massillon Museum Massillon Parks and Recreation Meadowlake Golf & Swim Meek’s Auto Care & Service Melba Bixby Menards Myers Driving School Meyer’s Lake YMCA Mount Union College Mr. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Abe

Mr. Brian M Miller, CPA Mrs. Cassler Muskingum Watershed

Conservancy District National First Ladies Museum North Canton Skate Center North Canton TV & Appliance Ohio Pools and Spas Paul Borter Physicians Weight Loss Centers Players Guild Theatre Polar Blast Printz Florist Pump It Up QuickPrint Center Rapid Fire Paintball Red Carpet Car Wash Religious Goods Center Rolondo’s Sam’s Club SchoolBelle’s Scissor Wizard Sharrie Yarber/Amy Wade Shirley’s School of Dance Sluggers & Putters Family Fun and

Sports Park Sophia’s Spread Eagle Tavern and Inn Spring Valley Golf Course Stark Parks Strasburg Meats, LLC

Subway Sure Fit Auto Care Taggart’s Ice Cream Terry Horner Photography Terry Tire Town The Desert Inn The Independent The J M Smucker Company The Original Orion Cornhole

Games The Pro Football Hall of Fame The Sanctuary Golf Club The Wilderness Center Thomas Limousine Tim’s Tavern TNT Tanning Top China Buffet Top Value Car Service Tutoring Club Tuxedo Junction US Toy Company Vicki and John DeMarco Walther ‘s Café WaterPro WeJoySing Wildlife Garden Winking Lizard Xanterra Parks and Resorts Yund’s Busy Bee Carwash and

Detail Z Tech Auto Care

“ConquerinG our Future” event sPonsors

event level Howard and Julie Pizor

Conqueror level Dr. J.C. Tabet Kiko Auctions

Premier level Rex and Barbara McConahayDiStefano Insurance ServicesDebra Durbin -

Bel Air & Brewster ParkeCanton Baptist TempleAultcareRight at Home -

In Home Care & AssistanceFaith Family ChurchLeonard Insurance Attending Angels The Klingstedt Brothers Company

HCS School Board

Hospitality level Carl BennettSmith AmbulanceDorothy and Wayne ConnerComDoc Dr. Greg Linville Township Tire and AutomotiveHartville HardwareFred and Polly Berndt

Heritage Friend level Cecil and Lana LongDr. David H. and Kathy LefflerCarol FierGerald and Della M. WernerJoy CalhounTerrance MackHub VictorFred and Diane MerrittDavid LundquistDorothy HamiltonPaul and Dorothy HamiltonHaidet’s Glass Company Janet CasslerGary and Ann Brown

ProduCt & serviCes donors Thank you to each of the following donors, as well as Heritage parents who donated gift cards and other items. We appreciate your

participation and generosity! We encourage our Heritage families to patronize our donors.

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$175,000

$167,000 GOAL$150,000

$125,000

$100,000

$75,000

$50,000

$25,000

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Development and FundraisingCHurCH leaders breakFast

The Spiritual Life Committee was excited to have its 2nd Annual Preacher’s Breakfast which was held on February 19. We invited all churches represented by our students and had nine people in attendance representing seven area churches. We fed them a wonderful breakfast and they were able to fellowship with the staff and students. One of the important parts of this meeting was to share how we can work together to ensure Christian Education will continue with the cooperation of family, church and school working together. It was a great success. Thank you for supporting HCS. Many thanks to representatives from the following churches for your participation!

Manchester Christian Church•Faith Bible Church•Canton Grace Fellowship•Grace Community Church•Martindale Christian•Canton First Church of the Nazarene•Greenwood Christian Church•

listen For HCs radio sPots in May!Radio ads promoting Heritage will run on WNPQ 95.9 The Light,

and WHBC 1480 AM, Monday through Friday four times a day May 5 - 18. Former board member Garry Meeks, who also runs Meeks Communications Management, recorded six students and two parents for two radio testimonial ads. Thank you to the following students for speaking on behalf of Heritage: kindergartener David Leshon, third grader Jared Mumford, fourth graders Caitlin McPherson and Kelcey Norris, and freshmen Ellie Stafford and Austin Caldwell. Thank you also to parents Jennifer Caldwell and Greg Maxin for supporting the school with your testimonials!

ProGress toWard Final Goal: $167,000Heritage Christian School’s annual

budget is based on fundraising for nearly 10% of its operating money. This is accomplished through sales, the hike, events and donations. We ask that each family support this effort to help balance the budget and meet or exceed our goal by the end of the school year.

get involved and help make these activities a success:

Golf Outing •Goal $20,000 - Raised $14,500

Heritage Hike •Goal $25,000 - Raised $18,000

Jubilee Card Sale •Goal $18,000 - Raised $13,000

GLAD Concert •Goal $20,000 - Raised $11,500

Spring Auction •Goal $20,000 - Raised $20,000

Candy Sale - Raised $8,500 Thus Far•

Annual Fund Donations •Goal $70,000 - Raised $53,700 Thus Far

total $167,000 - thank you!•

Please Help us reach our Goal by June 1st. Current shortfall: $27,800

Workday volunteers FroM MarCH 6 tHank you For volunteerinG at the March 6 Work day!

Jim Abramson Diane Argueta Rick Banner and Nicholas Josh Bartsch, Rachel Bartsch Andrew Boak Brianna Burns Joey Burns Ryan Carpenter Karen Cassler, Brian, Andy Amy Collins, Sawyer, Walker,

Presley, Carter Kiona Cooks Daniel Corbit, Joey Corbit Matthew Davis, Nathan Davis Zach Dickens

Mark Lipps Martin Family Mike McAfee Eric & Rebecca McConahay &

Micah Derek McNutt Gina Ovendorf and Regina Howard Pizor Natalie Render Steve Slatzer and Sami Evan Seese Michael Smith Roger Spitale, Cody, Tyler Larry Wade and Rachel Edward Yarber

Students in front of WNPQ. Front: David Leshon, Middle: Caitlin McPherson, Kelcey Norris, Jared Mumford. Back: Ellie Stafford,

Austin Caldwell

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Honor roll

seConD nIne WeeKs

*Denotes High Honor

12th GradeSadie FellowsJon Skillern*

Tori Suba

11th GradeDaniel Corbit

Brianna Moody*Nathan Schmitt*

10th GradeAnthony DeMarco*

Lexi Jakubiak*Angelia Thompson

9th GradeAbbey Earich*Jenna FostykRachel King*

Jacob Moody*Lauren Randolph

MIDDle sCHool(All A’s* or A’s and B’s)

8th GradeAndrew Boak

Joey CorbitNathan DavisZach Dickens

Riley Graybeal*Nathan MartinRyan Neighbor

Hannah Petelin*Luke SchmidtCody Spitale

7th GradeJosh BartschDiva Colter

Hannah Kasler*Ben Kourkounakis

Mikaila MillerJake Nowak

Melody RexrodeRachel Wade

6th Grade Ashlee Galliher*

Amanda Houdeschell* Claire King*

Krista Mattern* Luke Petelin

Naomi Preacher Tyler Spitale

Honor roll

THIRD nIne WeeKs *Denotes High Honor

12th Grade Sadie Fellows*

Jon Skillern Tori Suba*

11th Grade Kate Allbritain*

Brianna Moody* Nathan Schmitt*

10th Grade Anthony DeMarco*

Lexi Jakubiak* Angelia Thompson

9th Grade Abbey Earich* Jenna Fostyk Alyssa Frey

Rachel King * Jacob Moody

Lauren Randolph

MIDDle sCHool

(All A’s* or A’s and B’s)

8th Grade Davina Blanche

Andrew Boak Joey Corbit

Zach Dickens Riley Graybeal* Nathan Martin Ryan Neighbor

Hannah Petelin* Luke Schmidt Cody Spitale

7th Grade Kris Adkins

Josh Bartsch Skylar Busche Diva Colter*

Hannah Kasler* Rachel Wade

6th Grade Siera Colter

Ashlee Galliher* Amanda Houdeschell*

Morgan Kandel Claire King*

Krista Mattern* Luke Petelin

Naomi Preacher Tyler Spitale

Brittany Thompson

aCsi eleMentary sPeeCH Meet Winners

Valley Christian Academy in Aurora hosted the ACSI Elementary Speech Meet on March 12. Thirty-nine HCS first through fifth graders competed in 16 categories and received 13 blue ribbons (superior), 18 red ribbons (excellent) and 8 white ribbons (good). Congratulations to all of the following students for their hard work! Thank you to Mrs. Karen Morrish for organizing the competitors!

1st Grade Poetry: Emily Kasler, blue; Joshua Stafford, red; Madison Mann, white; Taylor Davis, blue.

1st Grade Bible: Andrew Coblentz, blue; Faith West, red; Camille McPherson, red. 2nd Grade Poetry: Corey Clemens, blue; Jza Skinner, white; Ja’Niya Williams, white;

Stephen Venditti, white. 2nd Grade Fable: Kenneth Martin, white; Natalie Schmitt, blue; Jennifer Davis, blue. 2nd Grade Bible: Adam Nowak, white; Justice Jamerson, red; Julie Ovendorf, blue. 3rd Grade Poetry: Aniecea Darden, blue; Brennan Abramson, red. 3rd Grade Fable: Noah Kandel, red; Peyton Moore, red. 3rd Grade Bible: Alexzander Grimm, red; Colin Smith, white. 4th Grade Poetry: Alexis Morgan, red; Macy Banner, white. 4th Grade Fable: Kelcey Norris, blue; Brooklynn Starlard, red. 4th Grade Bible: Christian Chang, red; David Bartsch, red. 5th Grade Poetry: Molly Maxin, blue; Rachel Bartsch, blue; Andrew Wade, red;

Michael Williams, red. 5th Grade Patriotic Oration: Julian Darden, red; Caleb Mongold, red. 5th Grade Bible: JaRon Lee, blue; Evan Yant, red. 5th Grade Dramatic Bible Prose: Sean Boyle, blue 5th Grade Original Speech: Jordan Harris, red.

aCsi 6tH - 8tH Grade sPeeCH Meet

Seven middle school students competed against area schools in the regional speech meet hosted by Lake Center Christian School. Students received awards in the following categories: Costumed Monologue Humorous: Josh Bartsch, red. Dramatic Poetry: Andrew Boak, blue. Dramatic Reading: Amanda Houdeschell, red; Alley Harper, red; Krista Mattern, blue. Humorous Reading: Hannah Kasler, blue; Joey Corbit, red. Thank you to Mrs. Ashley Mortenson for overseeing the 6th-12th grade speech competitors for Heritage!

aCsi MusiC Festival results

Congratulations to the following students on their achievements at the ACSI Elementary Music Festival on Friday, April 23, 2010: 3rd-6th Grade Choir - Superior Rating, 6th Grade Ladies Ensemble - Superior Rating and Honorable Mention (performed for the closing ceremony), Krista Mattern (6th grade) - piano solo - Superior and Honorable Mention, Amanda Houdeschell (6th Grade) - vocal solo - Superior rating, Vocal Duet - Julian Darden & Logan Gardner (5th grade) - Excellent Rating, & Sean Boyle (5th Grade) - Vocal Solo - Superior Rating. Thank you to Mrs. Andrea Clemens for organizing HCS students, and thank you to the parent chaperones who attended the festival!

Middle School and High School News

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Winter sPorts aWards

The Winter Sports Awards Dinner took place on Thursday, March 25th at Heritage. Those attending enjoyed a meal and fellowship before moving to the auditorium for the presentation of awards.

All of the coaches did well at thanking all of the many different people who make a season successful. As Coach Larry Wade explained during the Jr. High Girls portion of the evening using the Bible teaching from I Corinthians chapter 12 “...even the big toe is important. It is ugly to look at and doesn’t receive much recognition but when a person has to survive without it they find out how important it is.” Some of the highlights of the evening were as follows:

Jr. High Girls basketball - Head Coach - Larry Wade / Assistant Coach - Reina Allbritain Best Defensive Player: Ashlee Galliher Best Offensive Player: Logan Webster Most Valuable Player: Alley Harper Girls Jr. High Conqueror: Skylar Busche Jr. High boys basketball - Head Coach - Paul McNutt / Assistant Coach - Steve Nowak B-Team MVP: Derek McNutt B-Team Conqueror: Josh Bartsch A-Team MVP: Nathan Martin A-Team Conqueror: Brian Cassler High school Girls basketball - Head Coach - Dan Moody / Assistant Coach - Brian Campbell Most Improved: Alyssa Frey Defensive MVP: Kate Allbritain Offensive MVP: Brianna Moody Conqueror Award: Jenna Fostyk High school Cheerleading - Head Coach - Sharrie Yarber Spirit Award: Alexis Price Spirit Award: Brianna Burns Conqueror Award: Tori Suba High school boys basketball - Head Coach - Lenny Gillems / Assistant Coach - Jeff Burton / JV Coach - Matt Flanagan Three players were recognized as Most Improved: Jon Skillern, Lance Jones, and Shalamar Risby Hustle Award: Anthony DeMarco Sixth Man: Donavon Martin Most Outstanding Player: Josh Davidson MVP: Ken Hill Conqueror Award: Jon Skillern

A plaque was also presented to senior Ken Hill recognizing his selection for the YMCA All Star Game and hitting the 1,000 point mark this season.

aCsi HiGH sCHool sPeeCH Meet

Written for The Third Floor, HCS High School NewspaperBy Matt Davis, Sophomore

A word of encouragement to high schoolers who suffer from stage fright: Fear no more! Speech meet is officially over for this year! (Collective sigh) Yes, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University on March 15th, the ACSI Senior High Speech Meet signaled an end to the madness of memorization for high schoolers. Seniors Sadie Fellows and Olivia Weckbacher, junior Nathan Schmitt, sophomores Anthony DeMarco, Jailynn Paige, Matt Davis, and Brad Curlutu, and freshmen Rachel King, Alyssa Frey, and Jenna Fostyk led the charge for Heritage’s strong finish in the ACSI Senior High Speech Meet. Sadie Fellows took home the Best in Category award for Dramatic Interpretation. “I like pretending to be someone I’m not,” replied Sadie when asked why she liked participating in Speech Meet. “And the extra credit isn’t bad, either.”Anthony DeMarco also won Best in Category for Humorous Interpretation. “I picked my piece because I wanted to make people laugh,” declared Anthony. “I was really excited when they called my name to receive the trophy.” Anthony’s piece was a solo, humorous piece called “Rinse the Blood Off My Toga.” It is a very funny, modernized interpretation of the murder of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar and the following investigation and manhunt. His piece was so fine-tuned that he was chosen to present it in front of everyone who attended the event. Needless to say, it brought peals of laughter from the audience.

Every Heritage student received a red ribbon or blue ribbon (the two highest ribbons) for their performances. Blue ribbons were handed out to Anthony DeMarco (Rinse the Blood Off My Toga), Nathan Schmitt (How will Casinos Affect Ohio?), Sadie Fellows (MLK’s I Have a Dream), and Matt Davis (Casey’s Revenge). Jailynn Paige (A Visitor for Bear), Brad Curlutu (Green Eggs and Ham), Alyssa Frey and Rachel King (Who’s On First? duo acting), and Jenna Fostyk (Oh the Places You’ll Go!) all received red ribbons, barely missing out on a blue ribbon by a scant point or two. All in all, the competitors from Heritage looked extremely sharp at the end of the day.

bible boWl Winners

Heritage 2nd through 12th graders had a new opportunity this year to participate in Bible Bowl. The 2nd through 5th Grades studied the book of Jonah and the 6th through 12th grades studied Jonah, James, and Philemon. Students had several weeks to study on their own time and memorize answers to questions, as well as scriptures associated with the texts. Final elementary winners were Mrs. Lisa Norris’ third graders (against Mrs. Carrie McNutt’s second grade finalists) and Mrs. Rebecca McConahay’s fourth graders (against Miss Kristi Kindler’s and Mrs. Amber Kasler’s fifth grade finalists). The 6th through 12th grades organized their competition using a March Madness theme. The “Elite 8” students were as follows: 6th Grade – Amanda Houdershell and Krista Mattern; 7th grade - Jake Nowak and Hannah Kasler; 8th grade - Nathan Martin and Miriana Rexrode; 9th grade - Rachel King; 10th grade – Anthony DeMarco. The Final Four students were Amanda Houdeschell, Nathan Martin, Hannah Kasler, and Rachel King. The Championship round featured Amanda Houdeschell and Rachel King; and the 2010 Bible Bowl Champion was sophomore Rachel King! Congratulations students! Special thanks to Mr. Gary Hurd for organizing and motivating students and for donating the top prize -- a netbook!

Sports News

The Heritage Conqueror 9

Sports Newsken Hill Hits 1,000 Points

by Marty Martin, Athletic Director

Traditionally the 1,000 point mark has been a notable undertaking for a high school basketball player. Most players will only spend two or possibly three years on their school’s varsity team and so it becomes a very difficult mark to achieve.

Heritage Christian’s Kenneth Hill came into the Friday, February 26 game at Malone University needing 25 points to reach 1,000 career points. The opponent was a tough East Palestine High team who also had a young man on their roster close to the 1,000-point mark, senior Ben Gysin, needing 19 points that evening to hit the mark. Plans had been made for the possibility of Ken hitting his 1,000th point. There was an extra game ball at the ready so Ken and his family could keep the 1,000-point ball as

a momento of the occasion. During a pregame conversation, the East Palestine head coach had requested that very little mention be made of his player’s possible achievement that evening since they were on the road. The thinking was that Bulldog fans would recognize their player back home.

As the evening progressed, the varsity game reached the fourth quarter with neither player having reached the 1,000-point mark. News began to spread quietly through the stands among the spectators of the number of points needed for each.

This was the final regular season game for each team. The question remained: Would either of these senior boys be able to hit the mark? Finally nearing the end of the game, with East Palestine holding a semi-comfortable lead, Ben Gysin made a bucket for the Bulldogs which put him over the top. The East Palestine fans, knowing what had just occurred, erupted into applause and cheers but still no mention of it was made over the P.A. system. Within seconds as Heritage took the ball down to their end of the court Ken Hill made a shot and was fouled in the process. The Heritage fans all came to their feet. Ken had reached the 1,000-point mark…literally only seconds after his opponent had reached the same mark! The Bulldog fans were still applauding their player. As basketball fans throughout the entire gym cheered and congratulated both young men, an announcement was made over the P.A. system recognizing both players. Following the game, pictures were taken of Ben Gysin and Ken Hill together with their coaches. By the way…Heritage did lose the game. The sportsmanship, excitement and congratulatory remarks that filled the gym following the game, though, seemed to overshadow the Conqueror’s loss.

Ken Hill also represented Heritage at the area All-Star Game played at Walsh University. He was coached by HCS parent and Coach Lenny Gillems and Jeff Burton. In addition, Ken Hill was named to the Northeast Inland All-District Boys Basketball Teams for Division IV Third Team. Senior Josh Davidson also received special mention for Division IV Third Team.

baseball uPdate

The Heritage Conqueror baseball team plays home games at Bors field #1 and Thurman Munson Stadium. Our rookies are playing alongside a few long-time players, but with ten team members, the season has been a challenge. Keep working hard, guys! Thanks to Coach Ron Gay for working with the team, and to HCS parent Mike Davis for stepping up to the mic to announce the game recently!

traCk teaM keePs runninG

Heritage Middle School and High School Track is in full swing,

competing in very hot and very cold weather in unpredictable Ohio!

If you’ve never been to a Heritage track meet, you’ll find the fans and

coaches to be full of encouragement and motivation, as students

attempt familiar and sometimes unfamiliar, events to build their

stamina and strength. Complete and updated track team results

can be found on Mrs. Mortenson’s blog: missingmrsmortenson.

blogspot.com.East Palestine player Ben Gysin and

Heritage senior Ken Hill after scoring 1000th points during the same game on

February 26 at Malone University (Heritage home game).

Ryan Carpenter leaps over the hurdles to win this event.

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...and Finally

JosH Moody Joins united states air ForCeHeritage alum Josh

Moody (Class of ‘09) boarded a plane to Texas on April 20, headed toward 8-1/2 weeks of Basic Training at the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. In a few short weeks, he will be known as an Airman. Josh has a scheduled graduation date of June 18. Following graduation, he will begin 15 weeks of Technical Training in Security Forces. Once he completes Technical Training, he will have a 10-day leave, and then will receive his orders.

“Josh wanted solid training that would provide a good job, but wouldn’t require the traditional college choices and college debt,” said Josh’s mother Pam Moody, Tuition Accounts Manager for Heritage. “Josh began looking into the Air Force and saw opportunities for college credit and job security.” Josh reportedly scored well on the entrance test, titled the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), and has enlisted for four years, at this point. Before he left, his family and friends gathered for a military send-off. They were able to eat lunch with him at the airport and wait at the flight gate before sending

Alumni News

all-Class reunion sunday, June 27

The classes of 1990 and 1995 are having their 20th-year and 15th-

year reunions, respectively, on the same weekend in June, which gave us

an idea! All classes are invited Sunday, June 27 at 2 p.m. to a Canton-area

park location to gather with classmates of many grades and ages! The park

location is yet to be determined, and this will be a casual, come-as-you-are,

bring-your-own-picnic event to gather friends. Individual classes should

begin communicating with each other now regarding the event -- save the

date! More details to come!

20 year Class reunion

The Class of 1990’s 20-Year Reunion Dinner will be held at Mulligan’s

Pub in Belden Village on Sat., June 26 at 6 p.m. Invitations will be emailed

to alumni soon. If you have information, updates or questions for the Class

of 1990, email Annie (Shapren) Hambach at ashapren@yahoo.com.

him off. “He called me at 9:30 p.m. to say ‘goodbye’ before they ‘locked

down’ everyone’s phones,” Mrs. Moody said. Since then, she’s received his

address for cards and encouragement. If you’d like write to Josh, email

pmoody@heritagechristianschool.org to request his contact information.

Josh Moody takes the Oath of Enlistment before leaving for Air

Force Basic Training.