Summer 2008 newsletter - Rehoboth Christian School

Graduation continued from Page 1. . .“But what we know isthat we have God besideus at all times, and one ofthe gifts God has givenis Rehoboth,” she said,interrupted by warmapplause. “Coming toRehoboth was the biggestblessing I have everreceived. We are preparedand we are ready—we don’tneed to be afraid. We areheading out into the worldto serve.”The class’s two salutatorians, Nicole Johnny and Lia Holwerdaspoke more about the class’s quirks, personality, and diversity—including the diversity of even the three of them—a Korean, a Navajo,and a Dutch-American.After the senior class choir sang their class song, “Do not beafraid, I am with you…I have called you each by name,” the ceremonyclosed with religion and social studies teacher Dirk Hollebeek’s blessing,reminding the graduates that each of them were created by God for aspecific purpose.While friends and family whooped it up with the 2008graduates in the auxiliary gym, the honored alumni class, the 17students who graduated as the class of 1958, held its own receptionin the band room across the foyer. A more serene group that includedformer classmates, Shirley Barton, Eddie Bill, Faith Bitsie (widow ofOscar Bitsie), Ed Carlisle, Violet Henry, Eunice James, and FelipitaLasiloo Coonsis, munched on cake and strawberries while quietlyIn memory of Maggie HilbrandsMr. and Mrs. Willis and Janice HilbrandsMr. and Mrs. Willis and Janice HilbrandsIn memory of Alvin JelgerhuisMr. and Mrs. Thomas and Maureen CeteraMiss Arlene E. RomkemaIn honor & memory of Christopher JohnsonMr. and Mrs. James and Barbara BrouwerMr. and Mrs. Gregory and Kathy DoorIvanrest CRCIn memory of Rich KruisMr. and Mrs. Norman and Lucile PoelIn memory of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius KuiperMission to the WorldIn memory of Minnie PalsMr. and Mrs. Ronald and Barbara VelthouseMr. and Mrs. Robert and Susan DykstraMr. Pete VanPuttenMr. and Mrs. Jack and Sandra McCrackenIn memory of Bea Bosscher -Legtenberg -VanderKolkMr. and Mrs. Don and Marilyn RodenhuisMr. and Mrs. Vern and Verla LigtenbergMr. and Mrs. Arie and Henrietta VanWingerdenMr. and Mrs. Donald and Cornelia BattjesIn memory of Rev. Rolf VeenstraMr. and Mrs. Ronald and Vivian TalsmaMr. and Mrs. John and Marian VandenBergcatching up and perusing poster boards of former classmates who havepassed on. Ed “Cowboy” Carlisle, former RCS school board member,public servant, as well as grandfather of 2008 graduate Alex Carlisle,was eventually given a microphone and addressed the whole group,describing his years at Rehoboth long ago and the benefits he hadacquired there for use throughout his life.In the end, his words were probably meant more for thoseyoung people celebrating across the hall, than for those older and wiserpolitely listening to him. “Before I started school, my father said to me,‘Whatever you do, don’t waste your life. Look around us at the beautyand magnitude of the creation and how it was designed for us as a gift.Whatever you do, try to develop yourself and take your turn leadingyour people.’ Rehoboth has been a partner in that endeavor for over 100years.”Carlisle ended by quoting his favorite hymn learned atRehoboth, the Battle Hymn of the Republic, “As Christ died to make menholy, let us live to make men free,” he said. “I have taken that as wisdomfor my life. We need to do that Christian service, do whatever we can tomake this world a better place than when we found it.”Job OpeningsCDO: The Chief Development Officer provides direction for all aspects of theschool’s fund raising efforts. This includes setting goals, designing strategies andplanning and implementation of existing and new programs. The successfulcandidate will also be responsible for expanding the development departmentincluding hiring new staff. Preferred candidates will have experience in majorgift fund raising, personal solicitations, direct mail and capital campaigns.Communication skills are required to tell effectively and passionately the storyand mission of Rehoboth.Send letter and resume to Ron Polinder, Executive Director, RCS, POBox 41, Rehoboth, NM 87322 or rpolinder@rcsnm.orgCheck all the latest openings at www.rcsnm.org “Job Openings.”Gifts In Honor Of:In honor of Henry and Marion Ippel,Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Elizabeth VerhulstIn honor of Keith KuipersMr. and Mrs. John and Mentey SlagerIn honor of Nella VeenstraMs. Alta VanGenderenMr. and Mrs. John and Marian VandenBergIn honor of Elmer and Sharon YazzieDr. and Mrs. Larry and Barbara VanGenderenIn memory of Alice LeeMs. Shirley B. VankleyIn memory of Theresa Visbeek-McKellebMr. and Mrs. Raymond and Faye PostmaIn memory of Megan OrtizMr. and Mrs. Jan and Judy Huussen15