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2014 Eagle’s Eye Volume 18 Editor: Jennifer Murphy Lead Photographer: Judi Alvarado Promise Statement Centered in the shared love of Christ, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy is the college-preparatory, preschool through grade 12 independent school that inspires and challenges students to discover, hone, and steward their one-of-a-kind gifts as they come to know themselves as distinct and unconditionally loved creations of God. CHCA’s vibrant, multi-denominational family of learners creates a sheltering—but not sheltered— environment where, supporting each other and guided by expert Christian teachers, students wrestle with increasingly complex, timeless, essential questions in order to strengthen their minds and their faith. Beginning with the end in mind, CHCA graduates young adults fully prepared to succeed in college and beyond; Contributors: Judi Alvarado Todd Bacon Pamela Bailey Liz Bronson ‘00 Julie Carnes Cindy Coggins Julie Dietrich Wendy Easterday Christina Guggenberger Jane Haslem Susan Jung Jennifer Kaufman ‘01 Dan Ledbetter (photography) Amy Lutts Morgan Massa ‘14 Dean Nicholas Molly Packer ‘10 Casey (Sutherly) Purnhagen Mona Summers Lance Webel Lauren Wills Tracy Wolcott Eagle’s Eye Magazine Eagle’s Eye is published annually by Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Please send address changes to Rebecca.sequeira@chca-oh.org or 513.247.0900 Visit us on the web at chca-oh.org On the cover: CHCA Intercession 2014 Students experience a Safari in Kenya to engage effectively and lovingly with different cultures, viewpoints, and ideas; and to achieve significant impact and influence with discerning wisdom, courageous curiosity, and resilient Christian faith— where others pull back, they lean into life. Follow CHCA on Facebook facebook.com/cincinnatihillschristianacademy Follow CHCA on Twitter this Fall! @GoCHCA
From the Head of School Randy Brunk, Head of School Table of Contents Dynamically engaged The Amazing World of CHCA Intercession 2 Baristas Wanted 4 Human Trafficking Awareness Week 6 Watch How Our Garden Grows 8 Campus Highlights 10 Refreshingly insightful Theological Integration 12 Guests and Hosts-Hospitalitly Opens Doors 14 Experiencing Life Change through LEGOs 16 Boldly determined CHCA Athletics 18 Winning Twice with Habitudes 20 Exuberantly creative Children of Eden 22 ArtBeat 2014 24 Fine Arts Awards 25 Fully prepared & boundlessly hopeful Class of 2014 26 Graduation Reflection 30 Inspiringly benevelant What I Learned from Mr. Steitz 31 A Story of Accountability and Love 32 A Mother’s Legacy 34 Resiliently faithful Alumni News 35 Alumni Class Notes 36 Alumni 2014-2015 Events 43 Q&A with Liz (Bell) Young 44 I love that this year’s Eagle’s Eye is centered around the many stories intertwined here at CHCA. As we know, Jesus taught in parables and stories, and stories make truth and reality come to life by being placed within the context of human experience. My life is filled with countless stories of my own, and of others - stories that have taught me so much about people, the lives they lead and the God we all serve. As the ‘13-’14 school year came to an end, we said goodbye to old friends moving away, retiring, or finding a new place in which to “hang their hat.” At the goodbye parties, people shared their memories - the stories that gave meaning to their labor of love at CHCA over the years. Often these stories morph over time, but generally the heart behind the story is as solid as the day it happened. That is because we connect in a very real way with our own condition at the time: our lack, our fear, our joy, our sadness, or our amusement. This entire “extra” gets involved and creates an indelible memory. Hence, the power of memory! Many of the books I am currently reading on brain research tie learning to emotion, engagement, failure, hope, etc. There is something very compelling to recall if there are multiple ways to accessing that memory. Emotion often powers the act of recall and is most vivid and compelling when recalled and then retold as a story. So, we use stories in the learning process. A teacher who wants to get a point across either tells or creates a story to cement the point. We craft within the classroom, or in the school overall, moments of something surprising, out of the ordinary, or generally special to create a unique story that can be recalled and retold. Again, scripture is replete with stories to help us remember the truths behind the story. A burning bush, a donkey that talks, a short man in a tree, a touch of the garment hem, a walk on the water, a feeding of thousands with just a few loaves and fishes, a crucifixion…all are stories that drive home a myriad of truths embedded in the heart of God. This past year, we graduated our largest class in CHCA history. That is no accident and there was nothing in the water 18 years ago that made that happen. It was brought about by parents who decided not to just drop their kids off at the local prep school, but instead to build stories woven together as families. As they invested in the life of CHCA, their children and each other’s children…they created a mass of stories woven together that bonded them as families with each other and with CHCA. Along the way, friends and neighbors saw this incredible sense of community in action, found it irresistible, and soon joined into the story. We walked across the graduation stage not 128 students, but 128 friends surrounded by literally thousands of family members who did life together for many years, and who build a treasure trove of stories that will be told to their children’s children and beyond. For our current families, and those who will be coming to us new this year, it’s never too late to build your story here at CHCA with the families you see most every day in car pool, in the stands, or in the audience. Reach out and get engaged. Invite someone to dinner before the big game or performance and hear their story. Go a level deeper and do life together, making sure no one gets left out, and you will see some fabulous outcomes in the lives of your children and our school. Thanks for helping me obtain a treasure trove of memories over the years. I live on your stories and the ones I have from doing life with you. I look forward to many more together. God bless, 1
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