Eagle's Eye and Annual Report

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TABLE of CONTENTS
EAGLE'S EYE
ANNUAL REPORT
4 From the Head of School
LEARN
8 Behind the Blackboard
Q&A with Director of Academics
Michelle Walker-Glenn
12 Heavy Topic, Light-Hearted Story
Principal Steve Sideris’ new book
with alum Charleigh Wright ’24
14 Imagining Tomorrow
Armleder’s visit to Wheaton College
LEAD
18 Vision and Excellence
Q&A with Upper School
9–12 Principal Dr. Terrez Thomas
20 CHCA Fine Arts Hall of Fame
22 CHCA Athletics Year in Review
SERVE
26 More Than Just Hours
The heart behind service at CHCA
29 Growing Together as an Engaged
Christian Community
Letter from Director of Community
Engagement Jen Sasse
30 Campus Highlights
36 Class of 2025
40 Alumni
Shifting Gears
Jonah Gardner ’14 and
the road to career success
58 2025–26 Board of Trustees
From the Board of Trustees President
60 Year in Review
2024–25 Financial Report
From the Executive Director of
Institutional Advancement
63 Scholarship Granting Organization
(SGO)
64 30 Hours of Gratitude & Giving
66 Celebration
68 Soaring Eagle Circle of Giving
72 Give to the Mission
74 Give to Your Passion
Fine Arts
Athletics
Academics
Faith & Service
81 Special Gifts
After Prom
Gifts in Memory
Gifts for Special Purposes
Matching Company Gifts
Gifts in Honor
When Passion Meets Purpose
Eric Loftus ’04 and Nathaniel Sizemore ’04
on the Forty Under 40 list
Alumni Notes
54 Stay in Touch
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2025 EAGLE'S EYE
VOLUME 29
2024–25
ANNUAL REPORT
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Danielle (Presley) Wilson '02
LEAD WRITER & EDITOR
Jennifer Cooke
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Margie Long
CONTRIBUTORS
Photographers
Rooted Creative Agency
Lifetouch Photography
Sara Fox
Cammie Montgomery
Jason Null
Tammy Rosenfeldt
Ross Van Pelt
Cameron Williams
Writers
Lucy Beatty ’26
Ryan Betscher
Julie Carnes
Jennifer Cooke
Joe Cornely
Steven Howery
Avery Kaufman ’26
Audrey (Duren) Keyes ’95
Andrew Michel ’26
Dr. Dean Nicholas
Jen Sasse
Mona Summers
Paige Tomlin
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Head of School
FROM THE
HEAD of
SCHOOL
Friends of Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy,
It is with great joy and gratitude that I invite you to explore this
year’s issue of Eagle’s Eye. Each page of the magazine reflects the
heart of our mission: to raise up students who are called to learn,
lead, and serve for the glory of God.
DR.DEAN NICHOLAS
Head of School
“We have watched
students grow not
only in knowledge,
but in wisdom—
not only in skill,
but in character.
They leave our
halls ready to
shine the light of
Christ wherever
He leads them.”
Since 1989, CHCA has been a learning community and a faith
community, where academic excellence and spiritual formation
are integrated into all we do. We have watched students grow
not only in knowledge, but in wisdom—not only in skill, but in
character. They leave our halls ready to shine the light of Christ
wherever He leads them—in classrooms, boardrooms, mission
fields, and neighborhoods around the world.
This year’s stories celebrate that enduring legacy. You’ll read
about students exploring new possibilities for their futures on
a college visit and alumni living out their callings as they’re
awarded for their pursuit of excellence. You’ll also hear from
CHCA’s newest leaders about their vision for the future of
academics and community engagement as we form the next
generation. In every story, you’ll see the faithfulness of God—
guiding, equipping, and calling our community to His purpose.
As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment
to nurture minds that inquire, hearts that love, and hands
that serve. Thank you for walking alongside us in this journey
of learning, leading, and serving. Together, we continue the
meaningful work of raising up young people who live out their
holy vocations to bring God’s wholeness to a broken world.
In Christ,
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“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.” – Psalm 25:4

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BEHIND the
BLACKBOARD
CHCA’s new Director of Academics, Dr. Michelle Walker-Glenn, shares her thoughts
on technology, curriculum, and the value of a Christian education.
By: Jennifer Cooke, Content Strategy & Communications Manager
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In August 2025, Dr. Michelle Walker-Glenn assumed the role as
CHCA’s Director of Academics. A familiar face on our campuses (she's
an alum parent and former Board of Trustees member), Dr. Walker-
Glenn has spent years in the education space as both a teacher and
leader, assisting educators and schools across Southwest Ohio with
forward-thinking strategies to enhance success in the classroom
and beyond.
Here, Dr. Walker-Glenn answers some questions that reveal her heart
for Christ-centered education and goals for the future of academics
at CHCA.
Q
: You’ve accomplished some incredible things
over your career! Can you share a bit about
your background?
I began my career as a high school mathematics teacher and have
taught in both public and private schools. I’ve served as a middle
school and high school principal and have taught undergraduate
courses in teacher leadership at Miami University. My degrees
include a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Xavier
University, a master’s in Educational Leadership from the University
of Cincinnati, and a Doctorate of Philosophy from Miami University,
Oxford in Educational Leadership.
I spent a good portion of my career working with approximately 25
schools in Southwest Ohio through my affiliation with High Schools
That Work (HSTW) and Making Middle Grades Work (MMGW). In
that role, I assisted schools with strategic planning, data analysis,
teacher teaming, curriculum alignment, classroom coaching, and
implementation of best practices in instruction. I also worked as
a mathematics consultant for Butler County Educational Service
Center (BCESC)—supporting teachers in the implementation of
learning standards, providing professional development and
classroom coaching in K–12 math classrooms. I partnered with
BCESC and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) to
design curriculum for the Teach to Lead Teacher Preparation Project
to support individuals currently working in math and science fields
as they earn their teaching credentials.
Fun fact: I began my college education as a dance major at Wright
State University but later switched schools and majors. I’ve taught
dance classes for over 20 years and have experience teaching ballet,
tap, and jazz.
Q
: Equipping students through a world-class, Christcentered
education is CHCA’s mission. What is the
value of integrating theological principles with an
academically rigorous curriculum?

“Educational
outcomes are the
strongest when
parents and
school partner
together. Parents
are the primary
educators of their
children and
play a vital role
in reinforcing
academic and
missional goals
at home.”
Theological integration coupled with rigorous academics ensures that our students graduate not
just as knowledgeable individuals, but as wise, compassionate, purpose-driven leaders who are
rooted in Christ and equipped to transform the world.
Academic rigor isn't about workload. True rigor means challenging students to think deeply, apply
knowledge in meaningful ways, and persist through complex problems. Academic rigor develops
intellectual skills, and theological integration grounds those skills in Christ. Students learn how
to think critically and come to understand how that learning should be used to serve others and
glorify God.
At CHCA, students are not only prepared for college and careers, but also for lives of service and
leadership. The focus is on our students’ future vocation and calling, not merely getting a job.
When we couple strong academics with Christ-centeredness, learning moves from acquiring skills
and earning grades to helping students find their calling to advance God’s kingdom.
Q
: Discussions abound about the impact of technological advances on
education and the marketplace. How do you see technology enhancing
the learning experience for CHCA students?
As students code, create multimedia projects, engage in virtual simulations, 3D print, use virtual
reality (VR) headsets to make abstract concepts more concrete, and collaborate asynchronously
with experts, our students are constantly reminded that technology is a gift to be stewarded.
Learning with technology is more than simply making the lesson fun or gamified; it’s about
making the learning deeper, more meaningful, longer lasting, and transferable to new situations.
Technology enhances the learning environment when it’s implemented with intentionality and
purpose. The goal isn’t to use technology to replace traditional activities and materials, like
in-class lectures and activities, with digital versions. The goal is to use technology in ways that
transform and redefine what learning can look like.
At CHCA, technology isn’t just a tool. It’s an integral part of how we prepare students for a rapidly
changing world while remaining rooted in Christ. Our approach to technology is grounded in
the SAMR Model for Technology Integration and in alignment with the International Society for
Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards. We strive to use technology to deepen learning, foster
creativity, and equip students to use their God-given gifts with purpose and integrity.
Technology, when paired with rigorous academics and faith formation, advances our Portrait of
an Eagle which develops students who are rooted in Christ, resilient and adaptable, creative and
critical thinkers, collaborative communicators, and purpose-driven problem solvers. By engaging
with technology in a balanced and purposeful way, CHCA students are not only equipped for
success in the marketplace but also for work that furthers God’s kingdom.
Q
: Learning happens in the classroom but continues long after the final bell
rings. In what ways can parents support students in their academic journey,
from preschool through graduation?
Educational outcomes are the strongest when parents and school partner together. Parents are
the primary educators of their children and play a vital role in reinforcing academic and missional
goals at home.
PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY
Reading at home, both to and with your child, is the single most important thing you can do to
support academic achievement. Select books across a variety of genres. Include books that match
your child’s reading level and books beyond your child’s reading level that you read together.
Talk about the books—the setting, the characters, the themes, and connections to your lived
experience. Let your child see you reading for pleasure too!
DR. MICHELLE WALKER-GLENN
Director of Academics
Help your child begin to see mathematics as part of their daily life. Find opportunities to count,
sort, and identify patterns. Simple activities like comparing prices at the store, learning to measure
ingredients for a recipe, or dividing cookies into equal groups to give friends, all help build early
numeracy skills.
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that provides a world-class Christian education—preparing students
to learn, lead, and serve. Those past foundations remain part of the
future vision.
As we look to the future, here are some key ideas regarding the
vision for academics at CHCA:
Creating more opportunities for cross-curriculum connections.
At the simplest level, learning is about making connections. When
the books students are reading and the assignments they are
completing foster connections across subject areas, the learning
becomes more meaningful. Whenever possible, content should
be timed and delivered in ways that allow students to see their
learning holistically, not as discrete facts, subjects, or classes. Most
importantly, learning at CHCA will be rooted in Kingdom-driven
service that inspires students to lives of purpose and impact.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Encourage daily independent reading in a book of your child’s
choice. Aim for 30-60 minutes a day. Ask open-ended questions
and discuss how the book connects to your child’s interests, future
career goals, values, friendships, or faith.
If math wasn’t your favorite subject in school, resist the urge to
pass along any math fears or phobias. Rather than helping students
simply get answers to homework problems by showing a procedure
or tricks you know, encourage your child to learn math concepts to
develop understanding. Ask your child to explain their thinking and
justify their solutions. Math should make sense, not just be a series
of answer-getting strategies.
HIGH SCHOOL
Encourage students to not only read what’s required at school, but
to also select books for personal growth, interest, and pleasure.
Invite your child to select books that will help personalize their
learning journey and will build into the goal of becoming a lifelong
learner. Discuss how books shape ideas, culture, values, and faith
perspective. Select books for a family read—read and discuss those
books together.
Rather than helping students directly with homework, support your
child in becoming an independent learner. Rather than emailing
your child’s teacher about a late assignment, encourage your child
to draft and send that email. Begin working with your child to set
goals, manage deadlines, and set priorities. Help your child find
resources when they struggle, such as online tutorials, teacher
office hours, or opportunities for extra help before or after school.
Q
: As we continue to innovate and prepare for what
lies ahead, what is your vision for the future of
academics at CHCA?
CHCA will continue to be grounded in the vision and mission
established by the Founding Families. We will always be a school
Develop enduring themes over time. Real learning is also
cumulative. Rather than focus on discrete learning tasks at any
given year of a child’s experience, we want to identify key themes,
grounded in shared Christian values, to create meaningful
experiences across grade levels. Our goal is to make CHCA’s
curriculum cohesive from Pre-K through 12th grade. Ultimately,
CHCA students will experience a deliberately designed educational
experience that equipes students to embody our Portrait of an
Eagle, prepared to fly.
Increasing personalization and choice. True learning is not one
size fits all! While standards, benchmarks, and high expectations
are critical for all learners, appropriate choice around how to
meet those expectations makes learning more meaningful.
Allowing students to personalize learning opportunities, create
flexible schedules, or engage in blended learning options in ageappropriate
ways is a key component of the future of education.
Personalization allows students to explore their God-given
gifts through advanced coursework, interdisciplinary projects,
internships, and experiential learning.
Strengthening partnerships with higher education, business,
and ministries. As a learner, have you ever wondered, “When am
I ever going to use this?” or, “Why do I have to know this?” Deep
learning doesn’t just happen when students have exposure to
content, but when they see that content being connected to
meaning or purpose—something they can use now or will use in the
future. To support those future connections, CHCA will be working to
build partnerships with higher education, business, and ministries.
Students will see their learning connected to real-world endeavors,
future careers, and opportunities to grow God’s kingdom.
Preparing students for emerging fields. Preparing students for
the future is about preparing students for jobs that don’t exist yet.
Many of these new jobs will be connected to emerging technologies.
While technological tools are important, CHCA will strive to teach
students the importance of stewarding digital tools not just for
efficiency, but for creativity, industry, and service. New tools are
exciting, and as Christians, we must learn to employ them with
ethical and moral thoughtfulness. The future belongs to God, and
our students are called into His story, prepared to embrace the
future while remaining grounded in biblical truth.
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STEVE SIDERIS
Upper Elementary Principal
HEAVY TOPIC,
LIGHT-HEARTED STORY
CHCA Founders' Campus Principal Steve Sideris, collaborating with
alum artist Charleigh Wright ’24, writes What Did You Say, Jose?
when modern picture books don’t say quite enough.
By: Avery Kaufman ’26, Student Writer
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“WORDS HAVE POWER.”
Steve Sideris, CHCA’s Upper Elementary Principal, reminds us of
this in an era where media and information are so readily available,
even to children. In recent years, with the rise of internet usage and
streaming services, Principal Sideris noticed the worrying issue
of children stumbling across language or concepts in movies, tv
shows, and music that parents are unprepared to discuss. Having
taught in a classroom setting for nearly 17 years, he is aware of the
shortage of books that teach heavier topics in a kid-friendly way. His
main purpose for writing What Did You Say, Jose? was to gently open
the door for that conversation.
Fueled only by his desire to create an educational tool for teachers
and parents, having no previous experience in the publishing
industry, Principal Sideris jumped right into the writing process.
He learned firsthand from his children and students that kids have
a tendency towards imitation. “Kids will repeat anything—it makes
them feel cool and grown up,” he explains, “which reminded me
of my stepmother’s pet parrot, Jose’la.” Both, he shares, repeat or
“parrot” anything and everything that people say around them. And
thus José was born—a little parrot with a big mouth.

What Did You Say, Jose? follows Russell and Malli—siblings inspired by Sideris’ own children—and,
of course, Jose the parrot, as they come to realize that their words matter—and that sometimes
“parroting” everything said around them can bear consequences. However serious and important
this concept of discernment is, the book ends with hope, love, and a lesson learned.
BRINGING THE STORY TO LIFE
A children’s book is not complete without pictures!
When looking for a candidate to truly animate the
concept of What Did You Say, Jose?, Principal Sideris
turned to the CHCA faculty and found that Charleigh
Wright ’24—CHCA alum and daughter of Mara Wright,
a fourth grade teacher at CHCA—was perfect for
the job. An avid member of the arts community,
specifically visual arts, Wright exclaims, “I was totally
onboard. I was just really excited because this was the
first professional project I would ever be doing!”
Charleigh Wright
can be contacted
on Instagram
@bumblel3igh.jpg
for commissions.
Currently attending Ringling College of Art and Design,
Wright has always had a passion for the arts throughout
her life attending CHCA and is now pursuing a career
in visual design. In fact, she is actively working on
designs for album covers, YouTube graphics, and
similar commissions!
Wright admits that Principal Sideris’ offer challenged her creatively. Most of her recent work has
been either hyper-realism or graphic design, so the task of conveying the vibrant, playful cartoons
of this children’s book required her to embrace the vast versatility of being a visual artist. To gain
her footing, Wright drew inspiration from the art that surrounded her in her own childhood, in her
favorite Disney movies like Tangled or video games like Cuphead, which utilize saturated color
palettes and soft-looking characters.
Although she had to create outside her comfort zone, Wright rose to the challenge and received a
satisfying reward. The art industry is competitive, but as Principal Sideris exclaims, “she’s already
published!” What Did You Say, Jose? is a spectacular diving board for this young aspiring artist.
WHAT DOES JOSE SAY ABOUT THE FUTURE?
The passion Principal Sideris and Wright have for this project goes beyond a simple way to solve
a problem in the classroom or spark a career as an artist.
“I didn’t do this for money,” Principal Sideris admits, expounding upon the fact that he wrote this
story to speak to kids and build a strong foundation for their lives. It is evident in the way he leads
CHCA’s Upper Elementary school that he loves the kids he works with and only desires the best
for them; this book is a way to enter their world and assure that kids are going through life in the
safest, healthiest way possible.
This purpose connects with Wright as well. Growing up in the scholastic world alongside her
mother kindled Wright’s passion for education; she avows that it was “cool to be doing something
for my community because the book would be going to CHCA, but also to other schools in the area,
and education is also something I am really passionate about, of course because of my mom!”
Because the original purpose of What Did You Say, Jose? was simply, as Principal Sideris mentions
in his dedication, to “help children navigate a difficult world,” he admits that he doesn’t have any
current plans to continue a publishing career. However, he wholeheartedly believes that if the
need for a children’s book about a different difficult topic arises, he will rise to the challenge once
more. CHCA proudly plans to incorporate What Did You Say, Jose? into the classroom curriculum
for the younger grades for years to come. This charming children’s story and the wholesome story
behind its creation changes the way educators and parents display the troubles of this broken
world to the next generation, yet still reminds all of us of the hope and love left in it.
CHARLEIGH WRIGHT '24
CHCA Alum
What Did You
Say, Jose? can
be purchased
on Amazon.
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IMAGINING
TOMORROW
A spring visit to Wheaton College inspired Armleder students to dream big.
By: Jennifer Cooke, Content Strategy & Communications Manager
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Principal Cammie Montgomery remembers the moment clearly.
In an assembly at her former school, she asked students about their
aspirations for the future.
“I got entertainers, athletes, and celebrities,” she says. “But the kids
didn’t have a grasp of careers outside of things they’d seen on TV. I
knew then that I wanted to be intentional about exposing students
to more.”
As Principal of CHCA’s Armleder Campus, she’s done just that. In
partnering with top city businesspeople and nationally recognized
programs, she’s given students opportunities to interact with
professionals and visualize careers beyond the screen. But for many
students, a key milestone in making it to the C-suite can seem like
an impossibility.
“Many of my students will probably be first-generation college
students,” says Principal Montgomery. “A college tour is an important
piece of helping students see it’s possible.”
A heart for opening doors prompted Principal Montgomery and
Head of School Dr. Dean Nicholas to consider ways Armleder
students could set foot on a college campus. While attending a
summer conference at Wheaton College, the two had an idea.
MAKING IT HAPPEN
A private Christian liberal arts college in Wheaton, IL, Wheaton
College is a familiar place for those connected to CHCA. Not only
have dozens of graduates chosen to continue their education at the
vetted institution, but Dr. Nicholas is a proud Wheatie, graduating
from Wheaton with both a bachelor’s and master’s.
“When Cammie and I were at the conference, we asked ourselves,
‘What if sixth graders got to see and experience this with a parent,
knowing there was the possibility of a scholarship?’ Putting
Wheaton on their radar might expand the way they thought about
college options,” he says.
That scholarship, established by CHCA family Brian and AudrieAna

“Many of my
students will
probably be
first-generation
college students,”
says Principal
Montgomery.
“A college tour
is an important
piece of helping
students see
it’s possible.”
Gardner, helps Armleder students who
graduate from CHCA to continue their studies
at Wheaton. So far, five students have taken
advantage of it, furthering their journey in
Christian education while delving into their
vocational callings.
“Wheaton is a leading Christian liberal arts
college with a rich history and is known for its
excellence,” says Dr. Nicholas. “Over the years,
many CHCA alums who wanted to continue
their education in a Christian environment
have found Wheaton’s emphasis on the
integration of faith and learning to be the
perfect next step.”
In crafting an Armleder visit to Wheaton,
Dr. Nicholas and Principal Montgomery
forged connections with the college’s Chief
Enrollment Management Officer, Silvio
Vazquez, and set to work recruiting students
and parents. After a little talk—and a lot of
excitement—the date was set.
On April 16, 2025, a charter bus filled with
Eagle purple headed toward Chicago.
THE FUTURE AWAITS
Once on Wheaton ground, students were given
the full Wheatie treatment. A private tour
showcased the picturesque 80-acre campus
and gave a sense of student life. Lunch with
CHCA graduate and current Wheaton student
Caleb Mary ’21 further bridged the two
schools, as he shared stories from his CHCA
days and the ways in which Armleder prepared
him for the rigor of a Wheaton courseload.
Conversations with Vazquez and professors
solidified to students and parents the school’s
commitment to helping everyone grow into
their ambitious calling.
In the afternoon, visits to the Billy Graham
Museum and Marion E. Wade Center were both
educational and moving, reinforcing the trip’s
divinely orchestrated theme of “possibility.”
“The kids got to see Billy Graham’s impact all
over the world—how he started as a young
man and grew to have millions of people
in China listening to him speak,” Principal
Montgomery says. “It was powerful.”
“The Wade Center houses one of the greatest
collections of the writing group known as
The Inklings, whose most famous members
were C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien,” says Dr.
Nicholas. “Seeing our students listening to the
docent, gathered around the writing desk of
Tolkien on which he wrote The Hobbit and The
Lord of the Rings trilogy was a special moment
for me.”
Though sixth graders are not typically the
intended target for college admissions
counselors, the success of Armleder’s trip
to Wheaton illustrates the impact of an early
preview. “The bus ride was different going
back,” Principal Montgomery shares. “The
kids chatted about the things they saw and
the people they spoke with. Parents expressed
that Wheaton isn’t what they thought it would
be—they were quite impressed.”
Once back in Cincinnati, she organized visits
to schools closer to home, including the
University of Cincinnati and Central State
University, building on the momentum and
excitement, and hoping to expose even more
students to the idea of college. Both Principal
Montgomery and Dr. Nicholas desire to make
these visits, and the Wheaton experience,
annual events.
“Academics matter, but we have to build
relationships with our students and give
hope,” Principal Montgomery says. “When we
do that, they will soar.”
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“‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...’” – Matthew 28:19

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VISION and
EXCELLENCE
An interview on faith and background with Upper School 9–12 Principal Dr. Terrez Thomas.
By: Andrew Michel ’26, Student Writer
The words were timely. It was his senior year when Dr. Thomas
accepted the gospel and began following Christ. So, though initially
resistant to the idea of working in education, he began spending time
in prayer. And as his mentor’s words and belief worked in him, he
changed his major to education and committed to learning as much
as he could about the field. During his studies at Ohio University,
he spent time in Chicago Public Schools as a robotics teacher,
and, sensing a call to ministry, signed up for a mission opportunity
in Honduras. The decision was simple, and the motivation was
simpler: “I felt like God was telling me to go.” Cue Genesis 12.
On the flight there, anxieties crept in. He was signing up for
something that he knew very little about. Still, he went. And during
those two weeks, he served as a teacher and house parent at an
orphanage. He returned on fire, passionate as an educator. Later,
he received another opportunity to travel for a study abroad in Cape
Town, South Africa, where he spent three months student teaching.
It was a unique experience, he said.
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In early April of 2025, CHCA hired new Upper School Principal
Dr. Terrez Thomas, an experienced and respected educator with a
strong belief in the school’s vision and a commitment to bringing
excellence to CHCA. On a Friday afternoon in early October, I met
with Dr. Thomas to get to know him a little bit better and to get a
sense of the vision that he has for the school.
I was struck immediately by both the firmness and excitement in
Dr. Thomas’ tone: He carried an air of authority and purpose but
wore a smile while speaking to students and walking the halls. We
laughed about the long week almost behind us, and then he settled
down to tell me about himself.
Q
: Tell us about yourself and your vocational
background and experiences.
“This is going to be the longest response to any of your questions,”
laughed Dr. Thomas.
His journey in education began when he graduated early from high
school and, through the resulting job search, ended up as a teacher
assistant at a public primary school. Dr. Thomas did not then have
plans for a career as an educator. His eyes were set on engineering.
Of this six-month job, Dr. Thomas said, “I was able to be mentored
by an outstanding educator, she was a fourth grade teacher, and she
kept telling me, ‘Hey, Mr. Thomas, I can really see God using you in
this space of education.’”
He graduated soon after, married, and then returned to Honduras
for something of a more permanent position: three years as a high
school math teacher. “Many stories,” Dr. Thomas told me, laughing,
but turned quiet and serious. “That’s where I really saw for the first
time the intersection between what I felt God was calling me to do
and having a professional career.”
After having his son and coming home to the States, Dr. Thomas
returned to the school where he had first been a teacher assistant.
God had led him around the world, teaching and shaping him,
before guiding him to that place where he had first received an
unmistakable vocational pull. He began as a fourth grade teacher,
moved his way up through administration, and has now been a
principal for 13 years.
Outside of his role as principal, Dr. Thomas serves as a mentor
principal with the Ohio Association of Administrators and as an
adjunct professor at Xavier University, where he teaches graduatelevel
courses in educational leadership.
Q
: How is God working in your life right now?
“Yeah, God is working in my life in so many ways. I think just
being here is a full circle moment for me.”
Dr. Thomas expressed his gratitude about finding a place in the
CHCA community, a community that he feels God is using for so
much good in his life, one that is welcoming and supporting him.

“Being here has been a breath of fresh air for me, being able to lead in a Christian space, be around
other people, likeminded, and just support upcoming leaders ... in making sure they’re able to live
out their God-ordained vocation.”
God is blessing Dr. Thomas with a school that makes space for his leadership, for the integration
of his educational and spiritual gifts, and for opportunities to honor Christ through the work of
guiding and mentoring. His leadership is driven by a Christian ethic that motivates him to support
upcoming leaders and achieve not only scholastic but also spiritual excellence.
Q
: What drew you to CHCA, and how have your experiences been so far?
“What really drew me to this is that I said OK, if I’m interested in this, let me go meet with
Dr. Nicholas. And I met with him, and he shared with me the mission, the vision, and just his heart
for the work that we do here. And I knew after leaving that meeting that this is a place that I
wanted to be connected with.”
This time last year, CHCA wasn’t on Dr. Thomas’ radar. He was comfortably settled in the public
school system, confident that he was being called to be the light in a secular space. But after
having heard of CHCA’s search, then meeting with Dr. Nicholas, Dr. Thomas sensed the power of
CHCA to cultivate and nurture his gifts.
“The community has been so great to me … Families have been very welcoming to me, … the faculty
have embraced me and helped me to learn the CHCA way, [and] students are very welcoming.”
He’s excited about the way the school year has been going so far. He reinforced what CHCA
students and parents know—the uniqueness and joy of our school community. His experiences
with faculty, students, and parents have only built on his growing excitement at the school, an
excitement that will drive us into the future.
Q
: What is your vision for the school—both academic and spiritual?
“My vision for the school is that we continue to have courses and programming that honor
God and that are excellent … [Our] main thing is to make sure that whatever we do, we do
it in excellence.”
“My vision for
the school is that
we continue to
have courses and
programming
that honor God
and that are
excellent …
[Our] main
thing is to
make sure that
whatever
we do, we do
it in excellence.”
Dr. Thomas’ background is sure and his vision solid. His confidence stems from experience, his
determination from joy. As a Christian institution, we strive more for educational excellence,
because we do so for the purpose of honoring God and serving others. Of faculty goals, Dr.
Thomas said, “We continue to be who we are in Christ. … But then taking that a step further, is
that we continue to lock arms with our students and continue to be the guides, cheerleaders, and
inspiring students to take risks and pursue what God is telling them to do in their life.”
Dr. Thomas commented on the pep rally, led by Student Life Director Joe Metzger, earlier
the morning of our interview, saying how he loved the energy. It’s all worth doing if we bring
the energy.
“I think that statement summarizes who I am. If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it well.”
That’s the mindset Dr. Thomas brings to CHCA classrooms and extracurriculars. It’s the mindset
that honors God with our talents and impacts the community for good. It is integral to the CHCA
mission to equip students to learn, to lead, and to serve.
Before we concluded the interview, Dr. Thomas left me with some words of advice for my final
year as a student here.
To CHCA student leaders, he encourages: Be in prayer. Ask God to show you how you can impact
the community for good. Once you have that vision, find people who share it. Then go do it. Even
if you’re afraid and uncomfortable and overwhelmed, God works to equip us for every obstacle.
And do not forget that this work is a communal one. Lean on each other. Lean on the faculty whose
mission it is to uphold and to encourage you. Lean on the God who goes before us and behind us,
guiding our way.
DR. TERREZ THOMAS
Upper School 9–12 Principal
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BEN LAPPS
Class of 2012
ALLY WALLACE
Class of 2015
NATHANIAL SIZEMORE
Class of 2004
On October 25, 2025, CHCA Arts inducted three new members into the Fine Arts Hall of Fame—Ben Lapps '12, Nathaniel Sizemore '04,
and Ally Wallace '15—the first class of inductees comprised of all alumni.
These three individuals were celebrated for their contributions during their years at CHCA, as well as their accomplishments in the CHCA
community and beyond after graduation.
BEN LAPPS
• In Grades 7–12, played the guitar,
drums, and other instruments in Band,
Pep Band, EJO, the Worship Team, and
ArtBeat every year
• Acted in Off the Cuff and musicals such
as Godspell
• Recorded his first guitar album at age 14
• Formed and played in the band PUBLIC
with two other CHCA alumni
• Band's song "Make You Mine" earned
Platinum certification
View more
event photos
ALLY WALLACE
• In Grades 9–12, performed with CHCA’s
first-ever dance team, danced in ArtBeat
every year, and joined the cast of West
Side Story
• Danced at the collegiate level
(University of Kentucky) and was a
four-year member of UK's Dance Team,
serving as co-captain her senior year
• Attended nationals all four years and
earned two silver medals on the US
National Hip-Hop and Pom team at
Dance Worlds in Florida
• Returned to CHCA as a first grade
teacher and CHCA Center for Dance
instructor for six years
• Now shares her love of dance as
co-choreographer for the Grades 2–3
Christmas musical
NATHANIEL SIZEMORE
• In Grades 7–12, sang in the choir
and acted in musicals such as
The Odd Couple, The Music Man,
and Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat
• Named to the Cincinnati Business
Courier’s 2025 “Forty Under 40” list
(Read more on pg. 46)
• Acted in several films including Gotti
(starring John Travolta) and Mom and
Dad (starring Nicolas Cage), as well
as produced Turbulent, a faith-based
feature film shot in Kentucky
• Author of two thrillers, Deadly Division
(a Hawthorne Prize finalist) and The
Cohort (a #1 New Release Legal Thriller
on Amazon)
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L to R: Jim Jung, Dr. Dean Nicholas, José Mangual, Ben Lapps '12
(Inductee), Ally Wallace '15 (Inductee), Nathaniel Sizemore '04 (Inductee),
Mona Summers, and Santiago Espinosa
MONA SUMMERS
Director of Fine Arts
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2024–25 YEAR IN REVIEW
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College Commitments
(most in school history)
• Nate Gockerman – Track 3200 M
• Taylor Bacher – Swim 200 Free
5
Individual
State champions
• Julia Shafer – Swim 100 Free
& 200 IM
• Taylor Bacher, Sophia Fink,
Julia Shafer & Posey Sollman –
Swim 400 Free Relay
STATE RUNNER-UP
• Sophia Fink – Girls Golf
TEAM State
RUNNER-UP
Girls Swim
TEAM REgional
CHAMPIONS
Girls Lacrosse
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Historic Team
Accomplishments
Girls Tennis: MVC Champions (23rd time)
Boys Cross Country: Finished 7th in
State and Individual 6th in State
Football: MVC Champions (13th time)
Volleyball: MVC Champions (15th time)
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Team
champions
• Girls Tennis
• Boys Cross Country
• Football
• Volleyball
• Boys Golf
• Girls Golf
• Boys Basketball
• Boys Swim
• Girls Swim
• Baseball
• Softball
• Boys Lacrosse
• Girls Lacrosse
• Boys Track
Boys Soccer: Tied for most wins (14) in
school history (Tied with: 2004)
Girls Soccer: Advanced farthest in
school history (District Champions)
Boys Golf: MVC Champions (4th time,
first since 2014)
Girls Golf: MVC Champions and
Individual State Runner-Up
Boys Basketball: MVC Champions
(8th time) and 20 wins for the 3rd time
in school history
10
PLAYERS
OF THE YEAR
6
COACHES
OF THE YEAR
• Brayden Mitchum – Football
• Nate Gockerman – Boys Cross Country
• Sophia Fink – Girls Golf
• Griffin Ridner Richard – Boys Basketball
• Landen Ivy – Baseball
• Gabi Koehler – Softball
• Kylene Werner – Softball
• Owen Clary – Track
• Riley Russell – Track
• Macy Lashells – Girls Lacrosse
• Calvin Renfroe – Football
• Kenzi McDaniel – Girls Soccer
• Tim Frazer – Boys Golf
• Tony Schulz – Baseball
• Cody Bishop – Softball
• Matt Esche – Boys Track
Girls Basketball: Most wins (17)
since 2008
Boys Swim: MVC Champions (5 years
in a row)
Girls Swim: 2nd in State & 4 Individual
State Champions
Baseball: MVC Champions (19th time)
Softball: MVC Champions (10th time)
and have not lost a conference game
in 5 years
Boys Tennis: Two players (Julian
Guitron and Zander Chan) qualified
for State Doubles
Boys Lacrosse: Regional Finalist,
tying the farthest in school history
Girls Lacrosse: Regional Champions,
farthest in school history
Track: Won Division II Districts for the
first time in school history and first
Individual State Champion since 2008
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“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,
as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10

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MORE THAN
JUST HOURS:
THE HEART BEHIND CHCA’S SERVICE
A deeper look at CHCA’s Student Organized Service program and how it's
transforming lives both in our communities and within the students themselves.
By: Lucy Beatty ’26, Student Writer
NOT YOUR AVERAGE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Did you know CHCA has over 36 different active service groups? That
means we serve over 30 organizations and groups of people. It also
means we have 57 service leaders. And by the time they graduate,
students at CHCA have an average of 250-plus service hours.
Pretty impressive, right?
Service is one of the four main values of CHCA’s education, but
what does that really mean? We offer after-school care to kids with
working parents, write encouraging letters to nurses, play music
for those with Alzheimer's disease—all of which are impressive,
especially when the groups are fully run by high schoolers—but so what?
CHCA’s Student Organized Service (SOS) is unique because of
the impact it has not only on Cincinnati and the surrounding
communities, but the impact it has on the students at CHCA and
how they’ll end up using the leadership skills and servant heart
they've developed for the rest of their lives.
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FROM TRIFOLDS TO TEAMWORK:
SOS RECRUITMENT BEGINS
SOS starts at the SOS Fair. In the first week of school, all the SOS
groups make a trifold describing the mission and impact of their
group. The leaders then have to market their group to fellow
students (aka potential volunteers). Tensions are high this week:
Who can recruit the greatest number of people? Some resort to
bribery, displaying candy all around their board. Others decorate
their boards in elaborate colors and designs, hoping to attract stray
eyes in the hallway. Some leaders may be seen practicing their
elevator pitches that they learned from the Leader Training run by
the high school SOS board members in the summer.
Once volunteers have successfully been recruited, it’s time for the
planning to begin. All the leaders will meet with their assigned
board member within the first month of school to get their group
launched. This involves picking dates, contacting organizations,
and planning the event.
When I got the chance to talk to alum Maddie Polen ’24 about SOS
recruitment and planning, she said that these parts of SOS still
impact her today in her work and college life. Maddie was able to
“learn how to fundraise and how to make connections ... how to talk
to people in authority positions and set up meetings with them.”
Additionally, she “learned how to keep things organized, like how to
give people roles. I learned how to say, ‘You do this,’ instead of taking
full charge of an event.” Between the leader training, SOS Fair, and
planning, the SOS program is building up leaders who know how to
market, take charge, and delegate responsibilities.
TURNING PASSION INTO PURPOSE
Finally, we’ve reached the fun part. Once the organizational stuff
is done, it’s time to serve. During this part of SOS, CHCA kids are
outreaching to the elderly, homeless, disabled, and sick to further
the Christian value of service.
In the Bible, we’re called to “use whatever gift you have received
to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various
forms” (1 Peter 4:10 NIV). SOS offers students the opportunity to
explore what they’re passionate about and how to use their passion
to further God’s kingdom. Maddie talked about this, saying, “My
favorite part about SOS is that once you get into it, you can find a lot
of things you love. SOS is more about finding out who you are, and
how you can make a difference with your passions.” It’s easy to think
that those who can cook or play music could serve marginalized
communities, but truly any gift can be used as a service. We have
an SOS group that teaches high schoolers how to crochet, and
then they make sleeping mats for people who live on the streets.
Moreover, one leader loves engineering, so he teaches elementary
students frugal engineering in an after-school program. SOS gives
students the opportunity to not only find new passions, but also
how to use those God-given gifts to help others.
Most importantly, service centers hearts to be more like Christ.
Rebecca Peltier, the SOS teacher at CHCA, shared that “service is
integral to who we are as people and Christians. It is a crucial part
of our call to ‘come, follow me.’” Our Christian faith is the root of
everything we do in SOS. As the Bible says, “For even the Son of
Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life
as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45 NIV). Whether I’m at a Leader
Lunch, board meeting, group planning session, or about to serve, it
is always opened in prayer or a devotional. This way we can reorient
our hearts and minds to why we’re really serving, and whose image
it is that we’re pursuing.
What’s beautiful about this is that service doesn’t stop after you’re
done serving; rather, it changes every single part of your life. The
disposition of your heart becomes pointed toward service and
helping others. In turn, we are opened to a new and profound form
of joy. Mrs. P describes it as “the work that we do through service
is transformational for ourselves, for those we serve, and for those
who see it. It brings love, justice, and truth back to the forefront
when it is easily sidelined in today’s world.”
I can remember times in my high school career where moments
of contentment were the strongest I've ever had. Whether I was
playing cello for someone with dementia and I see their eyes light
up, talking to a woman in rehabilitation and she starts to share her
story, or seeing one of my volunteers building confidence in their
leadership, the joy I received was more fulfilling than any other
activity I’ve participated in.
What’s amazing about service, though, is you don’t have to go to a
homeless shelter to serve. You can serve others in work, at home,
or through hobbies. Like Mrs. P says, we start to view everyone “as
members of the Body of Christ, there are no ‘others’—just different
parts of the same body. Taking care of any members of this body is
more than service: It’s who we are, what we are made for, and it is
written in our hearts.”
There’s always someone you can serve through kindness and
compassion. SOS is a unique opportunity that is offered to students
at CHCA. While the “SOS statistics” of hours and activities are very
impressive, it’s truly the heart and joy behind service at CHCA that
makes it so transformative. Mrs. Peltier said it best: “Service at CHCA
is an opportunity to transform us from ‘a school that serves’ to a
community of people with a heart of service.”
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Let’s Connect!
I’d love to hear from
you and invite you to
join our Community
Engagement team.
This is our school—
our community—and
I desire to see families
deeply connected.
I look forward to
hearing how He is
calling you to be part
of what He has in
store as we further
His Kingdom
through CHCA.
Call or send an email,
and let’s connect!
jennifer.sasse@chca-oh.org
(513) 247-9944 x211
JEN SASSE
Director of Community Engagement
GROWING TOGETHER
AS AN ENGAGED, CHRIST-
CENTERED COMMUNITY
One of the focus areas of CHCA’s Strategic Plan
is to cultivate an engaged Christian community.
What does that look like?
Director of Community Engagement Jen Sasse
on what it means to be in community at CHCA.
By: Jen Sasse, Director of Community Engagement
To me, it means creating a place that feels
like home. It means becoming a family. And it
means welcoming a beautiful balance of truth
and grace.
As I step into my new role as Director of
Community Engagement, I’m reminded that
God has given us one another—the precious
gift of community to cherish. In response
to this gift, we express gratitude by sharing
life together. This looks like encouraging
and praying for one another; enjoying time
together at events, games, and fellowship
opportunities; looking out for each other’s
children and investing in one another’s
families; worshiping together; supporting
one another through hardships; and growing
together in His Word.
ABOUT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
AT CHCA
We give God all the glory for the blessing of
community. Engagement at CHCA means each
of us contributes to a thriving spiritual and
academic environment. As we work together
to strengthen our sense of community, we have
created a new Community Engagement team
dedicated to enhancing our opportunities for
Christ-centered fellowship.
Our engagement vision is guided by these
key Scriptures:
Matthew 5:14–16: “‘You are the light of the
world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under
a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it
gives light to everyone in the house. In the
same way, let your light shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds and glorify
your Father in heaven.’”
Romans 12:4–5: “For just as each of us has
one body with many members, and these
members do not all have the same function,
so in Christ we, though many, form one body,
and each member belongs to all the others.”
Hebrews 10:24–25: “And let us consider
how we may spur one another on toward
love and good deeds, not giving up meeting
together, as some are in the habit of doing, but
encouraging one another—and all the more as
you see the Day approaching.”
Our shared mission is clear: Christ is at the
center of all we do here at CHCA. Every part
of our community is rooted in Him as we grow
and journey together. What a joy this is! We
are committed to nurturing the minds, hearts,
and faith of our students, and we are eager
to cultivate engagement within our entire
community through prayer, studying His
Word together, and following the wisdom and
guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Plans are underway for some exciting
opportunities to connect in community with
others at CHCA. Be on the lookout for new
ways to engage in the coming months!
I’m so excited to see what the Lord will do as we
seek to glorify Him in all we do. He is moving
here! My prayer is that every student, teacher,
staff member, alumnus, and family connected
to CHCA feels a deep sense of belonging—that
this truly feels like home.
In Him,
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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS

2024–25
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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS

2024–25
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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS

2024–25
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CLASS of 2025
“The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he
may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.”
–Psalm 37:23-24
CLASS OF 2025 BY THE NUMBERS
6 Finalists and 6 Commended Students recognized
by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
20 received AP Scholar Recognition
25,380+ service hours earned by the class
72 received the Presidential Service Award at least once
113 participated in at least one sport
54% participated in the arts
116 seniors earned 130 college acceptances and are attending
59 different universities in 19 states and 2 countries!
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Class of 2025
A BIT ABOUT OUR VAL & SAL
AUSTIN TRAN
Class of 2025 Valedictorian
Joining CHCA in seventh grade, Austin leaned
into every opportunity to learn, lead, and serve.
Captain of the Academic Team and a member
of the swimming team, he was a National Merit
Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, and winner
of 12 CHCA Academic Awards. A key leader on the
Beak Squad, Austin helped the team win regionals
three times, state three times, and become finalists
on the World Championship division fields twice, in
addition to earning four Industrial Design Awards,
two Creativity Awards, a Quality Award, and an
Excellence in Engineering Award. His leadership in
the manufacturing and mechanical sub-teams saw
him oversee CNC machining and apply deft skills
in SolidWorks, the team’s engineering software.
Outside of school, he's an avid birdwatcher
who’s already seen 285 species around the world.
Austin is currently attending Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology, where he’s studying
Mechanical Engineering.
KAITLYN COMSTOCK
Class of 2025 Salutatorian
Kaitlyn started at CHCA in the second grade, and
throughout her time, she danced, served, studied,
and developed her faith. Her journey was deeply
shaped by the CHCA Dance Academy, where she
spent over 15 hours a week growing as both an artist
and a leader. She also coached young dancers at
both the CHCA Dance Academy and Showbiz Dance
Academy. Academically, Kaitlyn took 13 AP courses,
earning distinction as a National Merit Finalist, AP
Scholar with Distinction, U.S. Presidential Scholars
nominee, CHCA Cum Laude Scholar, and recipient
of 11 Academic Awards. She was also honored with
the Presidential Service Award annually and earned
the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. A servantleader
at heart, she led as a Student Government
Spiritual Life Leader, Eagle Ambassador, National
Honor Society President, Founders’ Campus
MathCounts coach, and Spring Break Service
Immersion leader. Kaitlyn is currently attending
Northwestern University, where she’s studying
Chemical Engineering.
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CLASS of 2025
RECOGNITIONS
CHCA OUTREACH
AND LEADERSHIP
2024 NATIONAL MERIT
SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
800 SERVICE HOURS
Josie Ahlers
Caroline Lum
600 SERVICE HOURS
Kaitlyn Comstock
Evy Danemayer
500 SERVICE HOURS
Lucas Brock
Emma Figliola
Anna Snell
400 SERVICE HOURS
Abigail Connor
Na’ryia Hutchinson
Sofia Leni
Raegan Robinson
300 SERVICE HOURS
Christina Admiraal
Caroline Blair
Kate Brewer
Bailey Brunetti
Wyatt Elma
Nolan Miller
Josie Richey
Luke Sanders
Sam Saxby
Riley Soles
Stephen Tait
Brooklyn Tapp
Nolan Taylor
200 SERVICE HOURS
Martina Andaluz
Travis Detjen
Nate Dobyns
Kelsey Espenshade
Elizabeth Farrell
Carly Hall
Ava Hawk
Robert Hayes
Mariana Kassen
Mary Claire Kirby
Julian Knox
Emily Lang
Timothy McCoy
Avery Meno
Joseph Meyer
Kate Moran
Mika Morris
Carly Nix
Dylan Silva
Bin-II Smoot
Lucy Snyder
Nolan Stark
Austin Tran
Nicholas Wickler
Noah Williams
Samuel Wright
Kaitlyn Comstock
Emma Figliola
Robert Hayes
Abigail Connor
Nate Dobyns
Anna Snell
Mary Claire Kirby
Timothy Preston McCoy
Austin Tran
NEYER CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
DICK SNYDER AWARD
Jake Murphy
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Class of 2025
800+ SERVICE HOURS 600+ SERVICE HOURS 500+ SERVICE HOURS
400+ SERVICE HOURS 300+ SERVICE HOURS 200+ SERVICE HOURS
NATIONAL MERIT
SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
NEYER CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
DICK SNYDER AWARD
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CLASS of 1995
HERE’S TO
30 YEARS!
CHCA’s first graduating class—the Class of 1995—celebrated 30 years
of post-CHCA impact this year! Members of the class were recognized
during halftime at this year’s Homecoming game. A combined reunion
for the Class of 1995 and 1996 will take place in February 2026.
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Alumni
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Alumni
SHIFTING GEARS
For alum and car designer Jonah Gardner ’14, pit stops and detours on the road to career
success were God’s blessings in disguise.
By: Jennifer Cooke, Content Strategy & Communications Manager
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Alumni
THE GARDNER FAMILY
L TO R: CAROLINE '14, EMERSON, AND JONAH '14
It’s rare for a childhood passion to become a lifelong career. But for Jonah Gardner ’14, his boyhood fascination
with cars has led to a whirlwind experience in one of the automotive industry’s most niche fields: design.
“In high school, my sole goal was to get a job doing something I loved,” he shares. “I loved to draw but didn’t
know what I could do with it. When I was young, I was obsessed with cars. My parents would tell stories about
me naming cars from my car seat. So when my dad discovered the field of industrial design, I became dead set
on going into car design.”
At CHCA, Gardner honed his artistic skills and set his sights on the Cleveland Institute of Art. Once there, he
seized every opportunity to learn hands on from automotive magnates. An internship at a Cleveland-based
motorcycle company his sophomore year turned into an internship offer from a studio in the UK. When Brexit
derailed his English adventure, Gardner adapted, taking an internship instead with General Motors (GM) to home
in on the “niche within the niche of car design” that he desired to pursue. Experiences that followed—including
back-to-back six-month stints at Genesis’ Germany studio and EV giant Rivian—pushed his college graduation
date, but Gardner didn’t mind.
Then, Covid.
Graduating at the height of the global pandemic (May 2020), Gardner
believed Covid to be yet another minor bump in the road on his longhaul
goal. But God had different plans.
“I called so many people, and almost all said they loved my work, but
they weren’t hiring,” he shares. “Honestly, it was a blessing in disguise.”
His deferred employment gave Gardner the greatest gift of all: time.
For five months he rested, recharging from the rigor of his college
courseload and intensive internships—all of which prepared him
mentally and spiritually to pursue his passion for car design with
energy and excitement.
In December 2020, he accepted a position with GM, one that has
proven worth the wait. His time at GM has seen Gardner take on many
roles, working on teams for several makes and models in advanced
design, user experience, and more. His most recent credits include
designing the newest Corvette concept car.
Over the years, he’s learned that every experience happens for a Godordained
reason.
“God has plans that we don’t yet understand or see,” Gardner says.
“He’s given me the passions, skills, and opportunities to steward
every talent.”
See the work in
action at ArtBeat!
April 11, 2026
Jonah Gardner ’14
will return to
CHCA as a
demonstrating
artist at ArtBeat,
where he’ll
sketch and show
his concept
car designs.
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WHEN PASSION
MEETS PURPOSE
Alums Eric Loftus ’04 and Nathaniel Sizemore ’04 have been named
to the 2025 Cincinnati Business Courier Forty Under 40 list.
IMAGE: CORRIE SCHAFFELD & CINCINNATI BUSINESS COURIER
ERIC LOFTUS '04
By: Jennifer Cooke, Content Strategy & Communications Manager
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The Cincinnati Business Courier’s annual Forty Under 40 list is a
who’s who of the Queen City’s most innovative young professionals.
Behind each name is a resume that speaks not only to great career
achievements but to the character that drives missions forward.
This year, two alums—Eric Loftus ’04 and Nathaniel Sizemore ’04—
are among the list’s select 40 honorees.
“Being named to the Cincinnati Business Courier’s Forty Under 40 list
is a tremendous honor,” says Loftus. “The recognition is less about
me and more about the people who have poured into me like family,
mentors, colleagues, and community.”
“This recognition means a lot to me, but ultimately God gets all the
credit, glory, and honor,” adds Sizemore.
Loftus, Partner and Financial Advisor at Wealth Dimensions, and
Sizemore, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Sizemore
& Company, share more than just a CHCA graduating class: Both
are husbands, fathers, and values-driven professionals. Investing
in relationships with others—be it clients, friends, mentors, or
mentees—and pursuing passions have been key to growing
professionally, personally, and spiritually. That combined with
a foundation of excellence laid at CHCA has shaped the way each
approaches work and play.
“The high academic standards coupled with the opportunity to
compete in athletics and participate in the arts, helped me develop
a well-roundedness that I still carry today,” says Sizemore.

Alumni
IMAGE: CORRIE SCHAFFELD & CINCINNATI BUSINESS COURIER
NATHANIAL SIZEMORE '04
“The environment encouraged both academic rigor and personal growth, teaching me that
success isn’t just about achievement but also about the way you impact others,” Loftus notes.
Beyond the workday, Loftus serves on the boards of local nonprofits between his time on the
pitch as both a coach and player. Sizemore has penned two novels—Deadly Division and The
Cohort—that marry his legal experience with his gift for writing.
For students eager to one day become a Forty Under 40 awardee, the two offer this advice: lean
into faith.
“Pursue excellence in everything you do, and let God take care of the rest –Philippians 4:13,”
says Sizemore.
“Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, ask good questions, and seek mentors who can
guide you,” Loftus says. “Most importantly, remember that your faith and character will define you
far more than your resume ever will.”
The Cincinnati
Business Courier’s
annual Forty
Under 40 list is a
who’s who of the
Queen City’s most
innovative young
professionals.
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2000
1 PETER SZILAGYI
Peter is currently living in Los Angeles and working behind the
scenes in animation production management on some recent
award-winning films. His credits include Spider-Man: Into the
Spider-Verse, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Avatar: The Way of
Water, and the recently released KPOP: Demon Hunters. Peter
helps keep massive productions on track while collaborating
with artists and filmmakers. At home, he lives with his wife,
Courtney, and their orange cat, Leo.
2001
2 JACKIE (DOBBINS) MASON
Jackie is enjoying participating in local theatre with Inspiring Arts
Productions, both on and off stage. Inspiring Arts promotes truth
and beauty through musicals with a cast of actors of all ages. She
has been privileged to be on stage alongside her daughters. Most
recently, she was seen in an Inspiring Arts' original work, Legacy:
An American Christmas, a musical that spans several decades and
helps a girl to discover her family's legacy of resilient faith. Jackie
says she is so thankful for her rich heritage of education in the
performing arts that she received during her years at CHCA,
giving her the skills and biblical worldview to inspire and
entertain her community.
2004
3 NATASHA (BELJIN) FRASCH
Last October, Natasha gave birth to her fourth daughter, Meadow
Matrona Iris Frasch. Her children’s board book, Love Comes
Down, was recently published through Ancient Faith, and she is
expecting another publication to be released in 2025 about the
early church’s worship services that are still used today.
2005
4 MATTHEW CARLIN
Matthew graduated in 2025 from Chase College of Law. He
was #1 in the class and valedictorian. He took the 2025 bar exam
and has begun his legal career at Frost Brown Todd in Cincinnati.
2005
5 DR. KATHERINE MALCZEWSKI
Katherine recently moved to northern Virginia and started an
academic faculty position at Georgetown MedStar as an OBGYN.
She, her husband, Dr. Alexander Moore, and their children remain
an active duty family with the Air Force.
2005
6 BRITTANY (WOODS) WEST
Brittany lives in Atlanta, GA, with her husband, Kenneth, and
daughters, Zoe and Layla. She's currently a Realtor with Keller
Knapp Realty.
2006
7 LAURA (RUTEMILLER) RISSER
Life is good for Laura and her family in Tennessee after many
years in California. She and her husband, Mark, celebrated 10
years married this past summer. "We’re grateful for our growing
girls and the community we’ve built in Nashville," she shares.
2007
8 ADAM ATALLAH
Adam and his wife, Michelle, added another bundle of joy to their
family this year. Little Willa Ruth joined the family in July, making
them a family of five!
2007
9 CHRISTINA (KARAM) PAINTER
Christina recently released a pilot for her cooking show, "A Taste
for Wander," on YouTube.com/itschristinaskitchen. The show will
highlight recipes from countries where she and her family lived
over six months back in 2019 along with stories from their travels.
2007
10 ALEXANDRA (KIRK) GRAYSON
2025 was a big year for Alexandra. After five years at her current
real estate firm, she was promoted to Senior Vice President of
Development & Construction, overseeing major ground-up
developments from inception to completion in the Southeast.
But the real star of 2025 was marrying her love, Wesley Grayson,
at The Cincinnati Club on June 21. The couple topped off the big
year with a new house in the Toco Hills neighborhood of Atlanta.
2008
11 TYLER & MEGAN (VILLEGAS) PETERS
After years of cross-country moves, Tyler and Megan moved back
to the Cincinnati area at the beginning of 2024 and are excited to
announce that Tyler will be the Owner/Operator of the new Chickfil-A
off of Union Centre Boulevard in West Chester.
2009
12 SARAH (ESLICK) ROBINSON
Sarah, her husband, Jake, and three children currently reside
in Maineville, OH. While together they both run three successful
businesses—Glam and Glow Cinci, RightSite Marketing, and
Foundations Music Academy—they are still running their three
kids between soccer games, volleyball, and jiu-jitsu. Though
all their businesses are built from their passions, they are
most excited about planting a new church campus, Northstar
Maineville, this year in their beloved town. Their priority remains
to follow the Holy Spirit and live a vibrantly surrendered life to
the Gospel daily as a family.
2009
13 PORSHA (FRAZIER) LOCKETT
Porsha and her husband welcomed their second child, Aubree
Lockett, in November 2024. Porsha graduated from the University
of Cincinnati in 2024 and passed her Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner Boards to become a Board Certified Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
2009
14 ALIVIA (JOHNSON) ROSE
Alivia has two kids; her youngest was born in March.
She also started a new job last year at Procter & Gamble.
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15 ANDREW WALLACE
Andrew was recently promoted to Chief Financial Officer at
LCNB National Bank, making him one of the 10 youngest CFOs
of a publicly traded company in the United States. His promotion
was recognized on NASDAQ’s Times Square billboard.
2011
16 MARIEL (BEAUSEJOUR) CURTIS
Mariel and her husband, Wade, welcomed a beautiful baby boy
this year! Andrew James Curtis was born on September 16, 2025.
2011
17 RACHEL (TALABER) MOLINA
In May 2024, Rachel graduated from IU Indianapolis with a Master
of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree. In November
2024, she started a new position at IU Indianapolis University
Library as the Digital Publishing and Repository Librarian.
2012
18 AMANDA (BARRY) SCHROEDER
Amanda started her doctorate in Organizational Leadership at
the University of Dayton in January 2025. She was promoted in
her current role at the UDRI with an in-grade promotion, and her
title remains as Research Scientist. She and her husband brought
home two doodle puppies in the fall, who keep them very busy.
2012/2013
19 JAMES & ANNMARIE (KADNAR) RILEY
James continues to work for Colerain Township Fire Department
as a Firefighter/Paramedic, while also serving as their lead
fire investigator. He was recently promoted to Captain on
the Hamilton County Fire Investigation team. He is pursuing
and studying to test for his Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)
accreditation this fall. He continues to work two search and
rescue K9s for Colerain—Ziva and Ember. AnnMarie continues to
work at Kings Vet Hospital part time, and is enjoying motherhood.
This past year has brought endless joy with their daughter,
Emerson—she is the happiest little girl!
2012
20 MEREDITH (STUTZ) BARTECK
Meredith married Ethan Barteck on April 11, 2025, surrounded
by family and friends. The couple is happily living in Cincinnati.
2013
21 EMILY (TAYLOR) KIRBY
Emily and her husband, Robert, now have a one year old!
Their daughter, Claire, celebrated her first birthday in June.
Emily is in her fourth year with Stryker and was able to transfer
with the company from Memphis to Cincinnati in January.
Robert is a captain and CRNA in the US Air Force at Wright-
Patterson Air Force Base.
2014
22 ALEX STEVENS
Alex and his wife, Hannah, welcomed their beautiful daughter
Charlotte Rose on July 31 and at the perfect time—11:11 p.m.!
2015
23 SAM HANDELSMAN
Sam is coming up on eight years of marriage to his wife, Alexa.
They have two daughters and live in Cincinnati. Sam runs a
creative agency called Epipheo that focuses on video production
in both the advertising and entertainment industry. The agency
recently finished creating its first feature film for a nonprofit
partner; the film premiered in theaters across the country this
fall. Epipheo also has a children's TV series currently streaming
on Angel Studios.
2015
24 RACHEL (WICHMANN) PETERS
Rachel and her husband, Michael, are welcoming a baby boy
(due November 2025)! The couple resides in Cincinnati, with
Rachel working for Procter & Gamble BabyCare. Both are very
excited for this next chapter!
2016
25 JESSICA (BOEMKER) SHARP
Jessica and her husband, Logan, welcomed a baby girl this past
fall. Navigating the world of new parenthood, she says, has been
an adventure.
2016
26 ROBERT FLOYD
Robert and his wife, Erika, welcomed their beautiful daughter,
Eliana Isabela, earlier this year. He says, "I work from home, so
along with my wife, we’re able to raise her and instill the most
important values."
2016
27 DR. EMILY JONES
This past year has been full of growth and exciting new chapters
for Emily. She finished her orthopedic physical therapy residency
to further specialize in musculoskeletal care, moved to Tampa,
and launched her own cash-based practice, Wildstride Physical
Therapy. She's had the opportunity to give back by volunteering
at pro bono clinics and the Senior Olympics. One of the most
rewarding parts of the year has been partnering with TherHappy
Services Inc. to provide animal-assisted interventions and
hippotherapy, a treatment that uses the natural movement of a
horse to help improve balance, strength, and coordination. On
top of it all, she's been training for a Half Ironman while balancing
the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.
2016
28 MAKAYLA (JONES) STENSON
Makayla graduated from Capital University in 2020 with a
bachelor's in Computer Science. She is currently living in
Columbus, OH, with her husband and daughter. Makayla is
working at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. as a Stores Platform Engineer.
2017
29 GRAYSON HODGES
Grayson and his family recently purchased 35 acres in
southeastern Tennessee to expand their business, Narrow Path
Puppies, and homestead.
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2018
30 JACK PAQUETTE
Jack recently got engaged! The wedding is set for September 2026.
2018
31 COURTNEY (SHIELDS) MIDKIFF
Courtney recently moved to Michigan with her husband and dog,
Keith. The couple bought their first home, and Courtney began
her first year of medical school at Oakland University William
Beaumont School of Medicine. She is serving as a class senator
for the Class of 2029.
2018
32 DAVID SIMAN
David and Sheradyn Sagle of Mason, OH, were married on
October 24, 2025, at The Palomar in Cincinnati. David works
in e-commerce, and Sheradyn is a cardiac care nurse. They
lead YoungLife at Mariemont High School and look forward
to beginning their married life in Cincinnati.
2018
33 RYAN WICHMANN
After spending the last two years in Cincinnati with the Boston
Beer Company, Ryan and his fiancée, Corinne, moved to
Greensboro, NC, with Procter & Gamble Oral Care. Ryan proposed
to Corinne in June and the couple is planning for a 2027 wedding
in Cincinnati.
2019
34 ALEX NELLIS
In 2023, Alex received dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Nuclear
& Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, graduating
#1 in his class and Cum Laude. During his time at Penn State,
Alex obtained his Senior Nuclear Reactor Operator license from
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He is currently pursuing his
Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering on a full fellowship from the U.S.
Department of Energy.
2019
35 AVA (MERTEN) SHAW
Ava is graduating with her doctorate in Chiropractic, specializing
in Pediatric Neurology, in 2026! She recently married Dan Shaw
in Charleston, SC.
2021
36 MACKENZIE CARNES
After graduating from Belmont University last spring, Mackenzie
started her full-time role at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center
as Guest Services Manager. She spent her senior year as an intern
there and says it's been such a rewarding, full-circle moment to
step into this new chapter. Mackenzie loves living in Nashville, TN,
and is excited for what's ahead.
2021
37 KATE MCDONOUGH
Kate graduated from The Ohio State University this year with a
degree in Marketing and is now a Corporate and Institutional
Business Treasury Management Analyst at PNC.
2021
38 MATTHEW ONADEKO
Matthew graduated with honors from Stanford University with a
BS in Human Biology. He's continuing his studies there, pursuing
a master's in Biomedical Data Science.
2021
39 RILEY CEBULSKIE
Riley recently got engaged to his now fiancée, Savannah!
2022
40 ISABELLA LI
Isabella just graduated from the University of Virginia (UVA) with
a BS in Physics and a BA in Middle Eastern Studies. She's starting
her MA in Religious Studies this fall, also at UVA.
2022
41 TAHLIA PEFFLY
Tahlia recently celebrated two years working part-time for °1824,
a division of Universal Music Group, while pursuing a full-time
degree in Marketing.Over the course of two years, she has worked
on projects for some of the biggest names in music. Alongside
working at °1824, she worked the 67th Annual Grammy Awards
in Los Angeles, CA.
2022
42 BELLA RANDLE
Ever since Bella stepped foot on campus at WVU, she has been
very involved! Currently, she is serving as the Panhellenic
President. This fall, Bella was chosen for the Homecoming court
at WVU. Although she didn’t walk away with the crown, she had
a wonderful experience.
2023
43 JOHNATHAN RUSSELL AND
CAROLINE (BECKES) RUSSELL
These two high school sweethearts welcomed their first daughter,
Grace, in October of this year.
2024
44 SKYLAR YODER
Skylar will be studying and playing basketball at Southern
Nazarene University this year.
2024
45 NICO KUSHON
Nico is currently on tour visiting Prague and Vienna where he
will be performing the Magic Flute and Marriage of Figaro in
a hall where Mozart himself played a few times. His group's
main conductor is John Nordolilo, who has conducted over 30
major orchestras. The ensemble will also be doing Dvorak 9 and
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 with the Dallas symphony choir.
Nico will also be participating in a chamber group concert that
will be performing Suk’s Serenade at the national Suk theater
in prague.
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2024–25
Annual
Report
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BOARD
MEMBERS
CHCA’s Board of Trustees is comprised of a minimum of 12 members affirmed for
a three-year term by the Parent Association. Board members whose first term
expires may be reaffirmed by the Board for a second three-year term.
2025–26
Front Row, L to R: Brandie Ellery, Ben Beshear, Michael Dantley, Greg Huffstetler
Middle Row, L to R: Dr. Dean Nicholas, David Blessing, Natalie McSwain
Last Row, L to R: Rob Hall, Andy Ziegenfuss, Paul Silva, Steven Howery, Mianda Bashala, Gary Price, Jon Snyder
Not Photographed: Sally Dempsey, Jon Eckert, and Mike Falder
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2025-26 Board of Trustees
FROM THE
BOARD of TRUSTEES
PRESIDENT
To my friends, family, and colleagues at CHCA:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to express my
deepest thanks for your enduring partnership in helping
CHCA thrive.
I must also recognize our Founding Families who had the
courage to follow God’s call and turn their vision of a Christcentered
school into Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
back in 1989. CHCA continues to be a beacon that spreads
the Lord’s light daily.
We see the fruits of His blessings every day in the children
walking the halls of our four campuses. As you've seen
throughout this publication—in academics, fine arts,
athletics, robotics, entrepreneurship, and a host of other
pursuits—our students, Pre-K through 12, find countless
ways to use and express their God-given gifts. Our alumni
continue to spread the Kingdom in ways that consistently
amaze us, and we are proud to see the fruit borne from
this institution.
THE HOWERY FAMILY
L to R: Michelle, Jack '29, and Steven
Learn. Lead. Serve. When I read those words, I immediately think of the tremendous faculty and staff we entrust
to instruct and guide our children every day. I want to offer a special thanks and pray for continued blessings for
our teachers and principals, who pour countless hours and endless energy into creating a Christ-centered learning
environment. Their devotion is truly unmatched, and they contribute far more than we can ever fully appreciate.
As I close, I ask for your continued support and generosity to the school and each other. Let’s always strive to uphold
the Christian values and standards that define CHCA. I also ask that you spend time within our community to fellowship
and invite others who may not yet know Christ.
Finally, thank you for everything you have done, and everything you will continue to do.
In Christ,
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YEAR in REVIEW
2024–25 FINANCIAL REPORT
A LOOK AT OUR REVENUE AND EXPENSES
REVENUES
2024/25 Actual
Tuition & Fees 85%
Contributions 10%
State Funds 2%
Tuition & Fees
85%
Investment/Other Income 3%
Contributions 10%
State Funds 2%
Investment/Other 3%
Reserves 0%
EXPENSES
Payroll & Benefits 66%
Operating Expenses 34%
Operating
Expenses
34%
Payroll &
Benefits
66%
Reserves 0%
These numbers exclude certain areas that are contained in the audited financial statement, such as capital gifts, endowment gifts, and depreciation.
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2024-25 Financial Report
As we reflect on the many blessings that have
shaped this school year, I want to take a moment
to express my deepest gratitude to you—our
faithful and generous CHCA community.
Through your prayers, volunteerism, and financial support,
you have helped transform the experience of every student
who walks through our doors. Your partnership with us is
more than just support—it is a reflection of the body of Christ
in action. You are making a difference in the lives of young
people every single day.
We see this difference in the joyful curiosity of our youngest
learners at Armleder, EBL, and Founders’, where students are
building strong academic foundations, growing in character,
and learning to see the world through the lens of God’s truth.
At our MSL Campus, we witness the maturing excellence of
our older students as they pursue deeper academic challenges,
grow as leaders, and refine their gifts in athletics, the arts,
and spiritual life. Because of your commitment, each campus
is thriving—shaping students who are grounded in faith and
equipped to impact the world for Christ.
Thank you for your
unwavering belief
in our mission.
Together, we are
preparing students
not just for college
and careers, but for
lives of learning,
service, and faith.
Together in Christ,
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LEAVE A LASTING
LEGACY
The legacy you leave can make an impact in ways you never thought possible.
When you make a legacy gift to Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, you invest in the future of Christian
education. You join a community that believes in equipping leaders to impact the world for God's glory.
And you ensure the continuance of an exceptional academic experience for students to come.
GIFT OPTIONS
Will or Trust I Beneficiary Designation I Life Insurance I Stock I Real Estate I Business Interests
DID YOU KNOW?
If you are age 70½ +, you may give directly from your IRA to CHCA—and it doesn’t count as taxable income.
A gift through your IRA:
Satisfies part or all of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) starting at age 73
Avoids income tax as gifts sent directly to CHCA are excluded from taxable income
Is easy to set up with your IRA custodian
The 1989 Legacy Society honors visionary supporters who include CHCA in
their estate or planned giving. By becoming part of this special group, you:
Ensure future generations
of students experience a
Christ-centered education
Join a community of
families who share your
values and vision
Receive invitations to special
events and recognition
(or anonymity if preferred)
Already included CHCA in your estate plan? We'd love to thank you and welcome
you into the 1989 Legacy Society. Email us at development@chca-oh.org.
We would love to share more with you about how simple and meaningful legacy giving can be.
Contact Joe Cornely at (513) 247-9944 x222 or development@chca-oh.org.
Federal Tax ID (EIN) 31-1225392
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Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)
CHCA’S SGO TAX CREDIT
Support Christian education. Maximize your impact.
Recognizing individuals who made a meaningful difference in a student's
life while benefiting from Ohio's dollar-for-dollar state tax credit.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024-25 CONTRIBUTORS!
Jon Adams ’95 and Katie Adams*
Shad and Meghann Adams*
Jeff and Nancy Admiraal
Joyce Allan-Smith*
Stephen and Laura Anderson*
Zachary Anderson
Jeffrey Andrews
Steve and Cathy Andry
Joey Ashbrook ’00 and Rebecca
Ashbrook*
Paul and Laura Babba
Ellen Bailey*
Mark and Pamela Bailey
Drew and Linda Baker*
Jon and Jamie Baker
Jeff and Karri Bass*
Michael and Holly Bender*
Kathy Bergh*
John and Danelle Bernard*
Ron and Mary Beshear*
R.J. and Ashley Beucler*
Jose Bianconi and Lucia Suarez*
Kevin Bishop and Genny Schuler
Bishop ’08*
Matt and Leanne Blair*
Dennis Blankenship and Shelly
Roemer*
David Blessing ’97 and Erica Blessing*
Bill Blessing
Shannon Bobbert
Greg and Lauren Bonner*
Steve and Jenny Bostater*
Graham Bowling*
Robyn Brouillette*
Josh and Carter Bruno
Keith and Deborah Bulling*
Zenon and Sarah Butts
John and Evonne Byma*
David Caldwell and Jennifer Cloyd-
Caldwell*
Rick and Kathleen Canavan*
Cory and Holly Carlson*
Kevin and Julie Carnes*
Stephen and Ashley Carter*
Ken and Joanne Cecil
Rod and Donna Chamblin*
Mary Chamblin ’18*
Jon and Adrienne Clark
Stephen Cleves and Therese Esswein
Zach and Megan Colvin*
Brian Compton
Bryan and Krista Comstock*
Matthew and Amy Connor*
Adam Cool ’01 and Bekah Cool*
Tom and Sondra Copanas*
Joe and Pam Cornely*
Emily Cramer
Bill and Gail Daggy
Sterling and Ellen Deck*
Reese and Sarah Decker
James and Sally Dempsey*
Brendan Doran and Elizabeth
Conlon Doran*
Stephen Dowden
Alan and Becki Droege*
Marvin and Ann Duren*
Nick Dyson and Lisa Kennedy
Dyson ’99
Dan Edelmann ’05 and Kelley
Carpenter Edelmann ’04*
Charles and Janet Ehlers*
Courtney Renaye Ellerbee*
Rick and Ruthann Elma*
Doug and Ginny Feeney
Mike and Patty Fite*
Paul and Lou Ann Flint
Bill and Karen Foltyn
Michael and Katina Foust
Robert and Laura French
Ronald and Maxine Gall
Brian and AudrieAna Gardner*
Brian and Darci Gibson
Miriam Gilkinson
Scott Glenn and Michelle Walker-
Glenn*
Joe and Emily Gockerman*
Robin Graff*
Dan Grantham and Tiffany Zents*
Ryan Gruver and Katelin Byma
Gruver ’06*
Liz Hammer*
Brendon and Christine Hansford*
Joe and Sharon Hartmann
Jon and Julie Hayes*
Eric and Liz Hehman*
Jerrod and Laura Helms*
Justin and Sarah Hendrix*
Amy Holderby
Rob and Bailey Hollaender*
Matt and Allison Holland
Ryan Holman and Lita Hitchcock
Holman ’00*
Gary and Jill Honerlaw*
Jeff and Ha Hopkins*
Jack and Carol Horvath*
Jon and Laura Howell*
Steven and Michelle Howery*
Greg and Mary Ruth Huffstetler*
Nate and Jessica Johnson*
Erica Jones*
Jason and Rachel Jones*
Lawrence and Amy Jones*
Louise Jones*
Andrew and Courtney Keimer
Bill and Sandy Kennedy*
David and Dorian Kern*
Rick Keyes and Audrey Duren
Keyes ’95
Chris and Stel Kirbabas
Jordan and Elizabeth Kramer*
Elijah and Erin Kreider*
Ted and Carrie Kuhlman*
Bill and Dorthy Kuhlman
Michael and Wendy Kuremsky*
Eric and Beth Kushon*
Dan and Mary Labin*
Sally Latimer
Ed and Elaine Lederach
Craig and Jan Lewis*
Bob and Mary Angela Lewis
Eric Loftus ’04 and Anna Loftus*
Nathan and Tiffany Long*
Joe and Emily Long
Tom Loughrin
Tom and Laurie Ludeke
Michael and Emily Manning
Sean and Jessica Marohn
David and Tess McClain
Jason and Natalie McSwain*
Jim and Cindy McVey*
Ariel McWhorter ’16
Mark and Holly Metzger
Rick and Wendy Mitchell*
Ron and Rosemarie Morris
Ted and Kelly Neura*
Dean and Julie Nicholas*
Liz November
Phil and Christy Ochs
Wole and Tolu Onadeko*
Brant and Amanda Osborne*
George and Teri Parker*
Bobby and Candy Patrick
Tait and Erin Paul
Todd and Natalie Pfister*
Dave and Kate Pinckert
Andy and Jody Powell
Gary and Lesley Price*
Phil and Mollie Reifenberg*
Brad and Liz Reis*
Max Ripperger ’19
Kathie Roberts*
Tim and Jennifer Rogers*
Mark and Gaye Salisbury
John and Laura San Marco*
Mario San Marco*
Michael Schneider and Donna Davis*
Corey and Carolyn Schultz*
Lynne Scott*
Tim and Mary Senff*
Rob and Lynn Shank*
Wayne Shepard
Shuqian Shi and Shuqian Yang
Steve and Lori Sideris*
Michael and Kim Siman
Craig and Elaine Smith*
Jordan Smith ’13
Ron and Heather Snell*
Jonathan Snyder ’98 and Jessica
Martin Snyder ’98
Christian and Michele Sorensen*
Kathy Stallard
Matt and Leah Stark*
Jim and Lisa Stull
Angela Stutz
Jerry and Mona Summers*
Dave and Carmen Swedes*
Josh and Angela Sweeney*
Ken and Alison Taylor
Jim and Amber Thacker*
Matthew and Jennifer Thomas*
Randy and Emily Thomas*
William and Teresa Thomas*
Ian and Susie Tobin*
Bill and Paige Tomlin*
Lon and Kim Tran*
Brian and Jodi Van Jura*
Jason and Lisa Vannis*
Barry and Susan Visconte*
Tanner and Alyssa Wall
Ally Wallace ’15*
Mike and Sylvia Wallace*
Pat Wallace*
Jeff and Mary Werner*
Julie White
Todd and Heather Wilkowski*
Cameron Williams
Paul and Mary Williams
Robbie Wilson ’04 and Danielle
Presley Wilson ’02*
Paul and Devin Wojciechowski*
Mike and Sara Wolf
Steve and Joan Wolf
Woody and Lydia Woodin
Kent and Michelle Wyant*
*Denotes consecutive year donors to SGO.
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Every spring, 30 Hours of Gratitude & Giving
brings us together in gratitude for all God has
done for our school. For 30 consecutive hours,
people from across our community—students,
parents, alumni, friends, and others—lift up our
school in prayer as we give to fuel all that we
love about CHCA.
“I love that the CHCA community is like the body
of Christ: so many different parts and gifts, yet
working together to grow students spiritually and
academically. I love coming to work every day!
This place has always been a true picture of the
Church to me.” MRS. METZGER
“I cherish the moments when I can mentor students,
celebrate their achievements, and support them
through challenges. It's a privilege to witness the
growth and development of our students and to
know that God has allowed us to play a part in
shaping their futures.” MS. MONTGOMERY
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30 Hours
“I love that we are 'Set Apart' from so much of
the broken world around us. I believe that our
community is united in the same goal. We all want
our students to thrive and grow into the best versions
of what God created them to be.” MR. SIDERIS
“As the principal, I get to meet and work with ALL
of our students! Each one is created so uniquely and
special by God and I love getting to know each one
and helping them realize the many 'gifts' God has
given them!” MRS. BREITHOLLE
This year, our collective generosity during
30 Hours blessed our school with more
than $103,131!
Thank you to everyone who prayed for CHCA,
engaged with “I ♥ CHCA,” and used their gifts
to propel our school forward.
We are grateful for you!
“I love that at CHCA, each day brings a new chance
to witness God at work in our school community.
Sometimes it's through a heartfelt chapel message,
a meaningful classroom discussion, or even just a
moment of kindness exchanged between students.”
MRS. WILKOWSKI
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Celebration
2025
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc.
CELEBRATION SPONSOR
Silver Spring House
EAGLE SPONSOR
TDG Facilities Services
EAGLE & RED CARPET SPONSOR
McSwain Carpets & Floors
EAGLE & JEWELRY SPONSOR
Yelton Fine Jewelers
1989 SPONSOR
Fifth Third Bank
Summit Financial Group, Inc.
LEARN, LEAD & SERVE SPONSOR
Cincinnati Pool Management
Forvis Mazars
Jake Sweeney Automotive
Keating Muething & Klekamp
LCNB National Bank
Shiver Security Systems
CELEBRATION 2025 DONORS
PURPLE & BLACK SPONSORS
Clutter 2 Care
MIS Solutions
Neal's Design Remodel
Salix Data
WINE WALL SPONSOR
The Party Source
ADVERTISER
Juno MedSpa
Jon Adams ’95 and Katie Adams
Jose Bianconi and Lucia Suarez
Jeff and Abbie Blume
Kevin and Julie Carnes
Chaz Carney and Pamela Moore Carney
Matthew and Amy Connor
Joe and Pam Cornely
Steven and Michelle Howery
Nate and Jessica Johnson
Dan and Valerie Kincaid
David and Katie Linich
Jason and Natalie McSwain
Stephen and Krista Migliore
Dean and Julie Nicholas
Harry Couch and Melinda Nutter-Couch
Jason and Natalie Pittser
Calvin and Lisa Renfroe
John and Laura San Marco
Benjamin and Jen Sasse
Mark and Holly Schrantz
Geoff and Casey Stevens
Barry and Susan Visconte
Carl and Beth Wagner
Todd and Heather Wilkowski
Dan Yacavone and Angela Kinstler-Yacavone
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RECOGNIZING GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2024–JUNE 30, 2025
SOARING EAGLE
CIRCLE OF GIVING 2024-25
Building upon the legacy of generosity at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
Before CHCA could be the school it is today, several
families took the lead and generously supported a
vision: the dream of offering excellent academics in a
Christ-centered environment. Today the impact of their
early gifts, and those leaders who have joined in the
mission, is seen in the excellence of our programming,
the caliber of our faculty, the beauty of our facilities,
and the mission we live out each day.
$100,000+ LIFETIME DONORS*
Bob and Sheilah Adams
Greg (‡) and Sue Amend
Evan and Terry Andrews
Ron and Susan Bell
Kevin and Katrina Bernhardt
Ben Beshear ’97 and Lindsey
Beshear
Ron and Mary Beshear
Bessie Steele Trust
Blank Rome, LLP
Bill and Carol Anne (‡) Blessing
Joe and Debbie Brooks
Dave and Debbie Browne
Randy and Nancy Brunk
Joel and Joy Campbell
Kevin and Julie Carnes
Mary Chappelle
Mike Chappelle (‡)
Christian Education Charitable Trust
Cindy Coggins
Ray and Joan Conn
Ray and Kristin Cool
John (‡) and Shirley (‡) Davies
Alan and Becki Droege
Gina Drosos
Perry Drosos
35 YEARS+ DONORS
Ron and Mary Beshear Burr and Terry Robinson Tim and Jan Johnson
30 YEARS+ DONORS
Mark and Lou Ann Beadle
Raymond and Barb Bodley
Sandy Breitholle
Rick and Joan Dostal
Mike (‡) and LuAnn Ellison
Dick (‡) and Joyce Farmer
Kay French
Fund for Independent Schools
of Cincinnati, Inc.
Brian and AudrieAna Gardner
Jack and Kay Geiger
Joe and Emily Gockerman
Myrtle Gorman (‡)
Greater Cincinnati Classic Horse
Show
Vickie Gregory
Randy and Vicki Gunlock
Mike and Danielle Hamilton
Brendon and Christine Hansford
Robert and Sandy Heimann
Thomas and Francie Hiltz
Jack and Carol Horvath
Hue and Michelle Jackson
Tim and Jan Johnson
Larry and Teri Kellam
Dan and Valerie Kincaid
Chris and Elizabeth Koob
Michael and Wendy Kuremsky
Carl H. Lindner, Jr (‡) and Edyth
Lindner
Tom Fey
Carl H. Lindner III and Martha
Lindner
Ron and Phyllis McSwain
Soaring Eagle Circle of Giving was created to
recognize those within our CHCA community who
give generously in one or all of the following ways:
• Leadership giving of $2,500 or more during the
current fiscal year
• Sustained giving at any level to CHCA for 15+ years
• Cumulative lifetime support to CHCA of $100,000+
Carl H. Lindner III and Martha
Lindner
Carol Lindner
Char Lindner
Chris Lindner ’04 (‡) and Tabitha
Lindner
Craig Lindner, Sr. and Frances
Lindner
Keith and Courtney Lindner
Richard Lindner, Sr. (‡)
Robert Lindner, Sr. (‡)
Louise Taft Semple Foundation
Doug and Marion Marcian
Jason and Natalie McSwain
Ron and Phyllis McSwain
Rick and Wendy Mitchell
Scott and Cindy Moffitt
John and Donna Mulcahy
Bob and Kim Myers
Floyd and Sharon Needham
Dave and Marti Neyer
Evans and Cathy Nwankwo
Phil and Christy Ochs
Steve and Jennifer Otto
Parent Teacher Fellowship
Abe and Joyce Philip
Dan and Janice Murphy
Michael and Heather Pfister
Bruce and Cinny Roy
Angela Stutz
Gary and Lesley Price
Procter & Gamble Foundation
Burr and Terry Robinson
Jack (‡) and Lynn (‡) Roy
Bill Schott
Gary and Gail Schottenstein
Gregg and Dana ( ‡) Schuler
Gus Siegel
Greg and Karen Simpson
Howard and Jill Sloneker
Mark (‡) and Carol Snyder
Bruce and Joan Speer
Summit Financial Group, Inc.
David and Marsha Taylor
David Thompson and Blake
Thompson
John and Susan Topits
Paul and Jane Trenz
Brad (‡) and Linda Trucksis
UBS Investment Bank
Brian and Jodi Van Jura
Jim and Darla Wainscott
Ron (‡) and Brenda Walker
Western and Southern Financial
Fund
Jerry and Mona Summers
Bill and Linda Watson
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*Lifetime Donor Recognition includes those who are deceased (‡) as we continue to honor their legacy at CHCA.

25 YEARS+ DONORS
Drew and Linda Baker
Mark and Pamela Bailey
Bob and Lori Bedinghaus
Tom and Barb Brown
Rolando and Jenny Collado
Jeff and Dana Cooper
Scott and Deborah DeGroft
Tom and Pam Dinkelacker
Peter and Kathy Dowd
Paul and Lou Ann Flint
Pat Jackson
Dan and Becky Keating
Chris and Stel Kirbabas
John and Suzanne Kloster
20 YEARS+ DONORS
Joyce Allan-Smith
Nancy Anderson
Evan and Terry Andrews
Bill Bauman
Ron and Andrea Bellan
Ben Beshear ’97 and
Lindsey Beshear
Bill Blessing
Randy and Nancy Brunk
Jim and Nancy Buckman
Joel and Joy Campbell
Rick and Kathleen Canavan
Kevin and Julie Carnes
Mike and Kim Carpenter
Bill and Sue Carroll
Cindy Coggins
Dave and Sue Collins
Scott and Nadia Collins
Tim and Sherry Conley
Ray and Joan Conn
Dave and LeAnne Conway
Ray and Kristin Cool
Bob and Dorie Cucinotta
Larry and JoAnne
Cunningham
Joe and Barb Del Greco
Jim and Jerri Durham
Brenda Durham
Richard and Frieda Eckert
Bryan and Patty Edmonson
LuAnn Ellison
Doug and Ginny Feeney
Mike and Patty Fite
15 YEARS+ DONORS
David and Cheryl Adam
Bob and Sheilah Adams
Jon Adams ’95 and Katie
Adams
Craig and Debbie Adler
Lisa Allgood
Sue Amend
Stephen and Laura
Anderson
Charlie and Beth Andrews
Steve and Cathy Andry
Jerry and Carol Atkins
Todd and Michelle Bacon
Greg Barkimer and Kristen
Stutz Barkimer ’99
Jim and Vivienne Bechtold
Jim and Rene Beck
Ron and Susan Bell
Kathy Bergh
Tom and Cynthia Betcher
Bob and Jeanette Bowman
Andrew and Bobbie Breeze
Stringfellow
Wayne and Janet Bremer
Peter and Kathy Bronson
Joe and Debbie Brooks
Norbert and Pat Bruns
Duane and Debbie Burris
Don and Wanda Cacchiotti
Stephen and Ashley Carter
Andy and Jackie Cebulskie
Steve and Judi Cesler
Bob and Roseann Chait
Stephen Cleves and Therese
Esswein
Jeremy Conn ’95 and Erin
Metzger Conn ’97
Adam Cool ’01 and Bekah
Cool
Dale and Jan Cooper
Jill Croswell
Robby Croswell ’03 and
Maris Braun Croswell
Robert Crum
Judi Davis
Brian and Julie Dietrich
Pete and Elaine Dongell
Ted Dostal ’00 and Katie
Pauley Dostal ’00
Stephen Drees
Tom and Lori Duke
Craig and Wendy Easterday
Sheri Ellis
Jen Eng
Andy and Kerry Espenshade
Robin Everhart
David and Nancy Falk
Jim and Sally Fennell
Garth and Michele Finch
Casey and Rhonda Foreman
Kay French
Scott Glenn and Michelle
Walker-Glenn
Jayne Halter
Brendon and Christine
Hansford
James and Robin Hobold
Jack and Carol Horvath
Jim and Shelley Hoyer
Greg and Carol Hughes
Michael and Wendy
Kuremsky
Jon and Janet Lapps
Edyth Lindner
Dave and Teresa Lippert
Susan Miller
Dave and Marti Neyer
Brian and AudrieAna
Gardner
Holly Getter
Liz Hammer
Michel Ghastine and Ghada
Khalife
Chuck and Diane Goebel
Dan Grantham and Tiffany
Zents
John and Phyllis Green
Vickie Gregory
Fred and Eileen Hall
Cart and Sally Hall
Bill and Jane Haslem
Ric and Karen Hordinski
Mike and Candy Johnson
Dan and Carol Jones
Mark and Julie Kadnar
Tom and Sue Humphrey
Dwaine and Nancy Isenberg
Hue and Michelle Jackson
Dain and Terry Jepson
Ron and Kathie Johnson
Larry and Teri Kellam
Jeff and Angela Kelley
Jack and Tari Kennamer
Jay and Lynne Kersey
Rob and Kelly Lambert
Art Pancioli and Lisa Larkin
Pancioli
Doug and Lynda Lee
Leon and Joy Loewenstine
Elizabeth Mandeng
Elijah Marosi
James and Nancy Mary
Jack and Sherri McFarland
Scott and Maryanne
McKenzie
Bill and Cyndie Michels
Joan Miracle
Scott and Cindy Moffitt
Cammie Montgomery
Cyndi Morgan
Dave and Cindy Morgason
John and Donna Mulcahy
Jim and Linda Mullen
Rusty and Pam Myers
Jon and Jennifer Niemeyer
Scott and Carrie Nix
Lola Noh
Jason and Teresa Null
Tom and Pauline O'Brien
Soaring Eagle Circle of Giving
Dean and Julie Nicholas
Evans and Cathy Nwankwo
Phil and Christy Ochs
Dennis and Dawn Packer
Ted and Anne Phelps
Abe and Joyce Philip
Gary and Lesley Price
Sandy Kays
Craig and Suzie Kolb
Bob and Mary Angela Lewis
Carol Lindner
Char Lindner
Lloyd and Judy Lindner
Steve McCollum
Jason and Natalie McSwain
Jim and Cindy McVey
Mark and Holly Metzger
Rob and Jan Ottenjohn
George and Teri Parker
Kenton Pate
Grace Pedoto
Mike and Sherri Pedoto
Todd and Natalie Pfister
Allen and Barbara Riley
Brad and Penny Osborne
Jenn Outzs
Rob Outzs
Ben and Lori Packard
Randy and Angie Pairan
Parent Teacher Fellowship
Jon Paris
Ben '10 and Skye Peters
Joel and Jody Petersen
Don and Donna Pfister
Jim and Dana Phelps
Daanan Foster and Nitza
Pinilla-Foster
Chris and Janice Plummer
Bill and Colleen Pohl
Su Polzin
Keith and Franceine Potter
Byron and Bonnie Pritchard
Jamie Prop
Bill and Barbie Rempe
Dean and Jean Rice
Ed and Leah Rogerson
Terry and April Sanderson
Lowell and Pammy Sanker
Dave and Amy Sauve
Martin and Nancy Schaefer
Bill Schott
Wayne and Beckey Scott
Michael and Kim Siman
Todd and Charlotte
Slaughter
Karen Smeltzer
Phil and Mary Smith
Jay Steidle
Phil and Mollie Reifenberg
Dan and Betsy Riewald
Gregg Schuler
Joe and Susan Vanderkolk
Mike and Sylvia Wallace
Michael and Laura Ross
Mark and Gaye Salisbury
Lynne Scott
Greg and Karen Simpson
Greg and Cynthia Sizemore
Carol Snyder
Tim and Michelle
Staarmann
Jim and Lisa Stull
Bruce and Vicki Swallen
Renae Thiel
Linda Trucksis
Joe and DeAnne Vallo
Dan and Marion Wheeler
Eric and Kim Wittkugel
Kent and Michelle Wyant
Ed and Gale Steitz
Jerry and Sandy Stevens
Rod and Angie Stryker
Dave and Carmen Swedes
Uly and Stephanie Tandoc
Bill Taylor
Charlie and Lu Taylor
David and Diane Taylor
Ken and Alison Taylor
David and Jeri Terkosky
Scott and Anne Thatcher
John and Susan Topits
Paul and Jane Trenz
Mike and Tia Vanderwoude
Rodney and Gail Varner
Eric and Anne Venters
Charlie and Mary Wagers
Bev Walker
Dave and Kathy Walker
Claude and Camilla Warren
Brian and Nancy Wells
Todd and Bridget
Wichmann
Todd and Heather
Wilkowski
Joel and Julie Williams
Tim and Mona Wolf
Don and Karen Wolnik
Jim and Sue Worachek
Zeke and Barb Zekoff
Eric and Susan Zwarg
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RECOGNIZING GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2024–JUNE 30, 2025
SOARING EAGLE CIRCLE OF GIVING
$2,500+ DONORS
Jon Adams ’95 and Katie Adams
Lisa Allgood
Joey Ashbrook ’00 and Rebecca Ashbrook
Kim and Laurie Baird
Doug and Samantha Bauman
John and Emily Baumann
Tim and Heather Beatty
Ben Beshear ’97 and Lindsey Beshear
Ron and Mary Beshear
Steven and Crystal Bishop
Chris Blair
Eric and Megan Boni
Greg and Lauren Bonner
Steve and Jenny Bostater
Thomas and Bonnie Cobb
Bryan and Krista Comstock
Joe and Pam Cornely
Brian and Kristen Cullen
Alan and Becki Droege
Marvin and Ann Duren
Dmitri Engjurjan and Katie Schneider
Jason and Heidi Fancett
Douglas Gaker and Kim Borcherding-Gaker
Ronald and Maxine Gall
Joe and Emily Gockerman
Harris Foundation
Jon and Julie Hayes
Robert Hendricks and Ali Atsalis
Bing Hinton
Rob and Bailey Hollaender
Jeff and Ha Hopkins
Jack and Carol Horvath
Steven and Michelle Howery
Greg and Mary Ruth Huffstetler
Tim and Jan Johnson
Nate and Jessica Johnson
Brad Kraemer and Courtney Caparella-Kraemer
Michael and Wendy Kuremsky
Chris Lindner ’04 (‡) and Tabitha Lindner
Ernest and Becky Marshall
Shawn and Beth Masterson
Mike McCarthy and Marcia Myers
Jim and Judy McCarthy
Brian and Mary McGeady
Stephen and Krista Migliore
Rick and Wendy Mitchell
John and Donna Mulcahy
Dan and Janice Murphy
Bob and Kim Myers
Dean and Julie Nicholas
Frank and JoAnne Noyes
Chris and Katie O'Brien
Brenda Pacey
Calvin and Lisa Renfroe
Brian and Jane Robertson
Ken and Judy Sasse
Gregg Schuler and Candace Grafton
Chip and Dawn Shiver
Greg and Karen Simpson
Bruce and Joan Speer
Matt and Leah Stark
Jon and Julie Stuk
Jeff and Colleen Swayze
David and Marsha Taylor
Jim and Amber Thacker
Brian and Jodi Van Jura
Barry and Susan Visconte
Mike and Sylvia Wallace
Keith and Joni Wells
Phil Wickler and Michele Pfeiffer
Renny and Christie Wilmer
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Soaring Eagle Circle of Giving
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CHCA MISSION DONORS 2024-25
(INCLUDES ARMLEDER CAMPUS, NORTH CAMPUS, AND EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP)
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Jon Adams ’95 and Katie Adams
Jordan and Meghann Adkins
Tom and Jean Ahlers
Bilal Ahmed and Nadia Mirza
Joyce Allan-Smith
Josh and Shanna Anderson
Anonymous (11)
Joey Ashbrook ’00 and Rebecca
Ashbrook
Sam and Lorelei Bangs
Brandon and Kristina Barnes
Guy Whembolua and Mianda
Bashala
Jeff and Karri Bass
Zachary and Mindy Benjamin
Richard and Rosa Bentley
Ron and Mary Beshear
Chris Blair
David Blessing ’97 and Erica Blessing
Raymond and Barb Bodley
Eric and Megan Boni
Jon and Gina Bowling
Timothy and Robyn Bradley
Jordan and Brandy Bramel
Bob and Carrie Breech
Sandy Breitholle
Zach and Elizabeth Briggs
Robyn Brouillette
David and Jennifer Burns
Mynor and Isis Canel
Kevin and Julie Carnes
Andy and Jackie Cebulskie
Bryn Clark ’07 and Mollie Clark
Jon and Adrienne Clark
Zach and Megan Colvin
Bryan and Krista Comstock
Charles and Jodi Comstock
Jeremy Conn ’95 and Erin Metzger
Conn ’97
Dave and LeAnne Conway
Jeff and Dana Cooper
Joe and Pam Cornely
Cornerstone Foundation
Terry and Ellie Cullen
Angie Cureton
Julia Deck-Russell
James and Sally Dempsey
Jason and Tamecia Derrickson
Rick and Joan Dostal
Ted Dostal ’00 and Katie
Pauley Dostal ’00
Mike and Kelley Droessler
Marvin and Ann Duren
William and Savannah Eavenson
Andrew Eick and Janee Pugnale
Dan Eling and Shana Stull Eling ’00
Dmitri Engjurjan and Katie
Schneider
Doug and Ginny Feeney
Tom Fey
Harry and Vickie Fightmaster
Ronald and Maxine Gall
Joe and Emily Gockerman
Robin Graff
Meghann Hammers
Harris Foundation
Ben and Rachel Helwig
Hildreth Family Fund
Bob and Janet Hoffman
Rob and Bailey Hollaender
Hometown Mutual Insurance
Company
Tony Houston and Alexandria White
Steven and Michelle Howery
Ben and Kelly Ickes
Jim and Karen Isaacs
Pat Jackson
Johnson & Johnson
Kevin and Cheryle Johnson
Mike and Candy Johnson
Tim and Jan Johnson
Jason and Rachel Jones
Victoria Jones
Emily Kang
Bryan and Katie Kauffeld
Sandy Kays
Keating Muething & Klekamp
Dan and Valerie Kincaid
Kirk and Karen Kirkland
Randy and Hilary Knecht
Cory and Kelly Knox
Michael and Wendy Kuremsky
Brad Lee and Katie Lee ’08
Ben and Mary Lee
Henry and Meagan Leist
Jess and Amy Lipcius

Give to the Mission
RECOGNIZING GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2024–JUNE 30, 2025
GIVE TO
THE MISSION
Gifts to one or more of CHCA’s Mission Impact Funds directly impact operations and bless
students at CHCA. CHCA Mission Giving donors represent family and friends of all campuses.
Dave and Teresa Lippert
Joe Lucas
Tom and Laurie Ludeke
Scott MacEachen
Macy's Federated Department
Stores
Steven and Dora Manuel
Laurie Maull
Brian and Mary McGeady
Lareesa McMonigle
Jason and Natalie McSwain
Jon and Adrienne McSwain
Ron and Phyllis McSwain
Joan Miracle
Rick and Wendy Mitchell
Frank and Fran Modelski
Scott and Cindy Moffitt
Cammie Montgomery
John and Donna Mulcahy
Dan and Janice Murphy
Dean and Julie Nicholas
Andrew and Andrea Noe
Jeff and Laura Northup
Henry Oberson and Rita Vig
Chris and Katie O'Brien
Candace Oestreich
Gladys Okine
Dan and Liz Ottke
Ben and Lori Packard
Randy and Angie Pairan
Maggie Pairan ’20
Mack Pairan ’16
Lee Pan and Vivian Huang
Amy Parkinson
Kenton Pate
Joe Polzin ’05 and Jennifer Polzin
Su Polzin
Ryan and Kelly Posey
Andy and Jody Powell
Quint and Amy Powell
Brad Purnhagen and Casey
Sutherly Purnhagen ’00
Sean and Vanessa Rahe
Peter and Tiffannie Rebhun
Phil and Mollie Reifenberg
Bill and Barbie Rempe
Dan and Betsy Riewald
Allen and Barbara Riley
Jeff and Brenda Robeson
Burr and Terry Robinson
Bruce and Cinny Roy
Gary and Sarah Rubio
Mark and Gaye Salisbury
John and Laura San Marco
Lou and Nancy Sanford
Ken and Judy Sasse
Douglas Schmitt
Gary and Junette Schmitt
Ben and Cassie Sedler
Marcus and Kristie Sheanshang
Chip and Dawn Shiver
Michael and Kim Siman
Chuck and Rachelle Smith
Kelly Smith
Nancy Smith
Steve Sougstad and Lori Taylor
Bruce and Joan Speer
Ron and Mary Spon
Linda Stanley
Art and Elaine Stattman
Tommy and Beth Stranko
Jerry and Mona Summers
Summit Financial Group, Inc.
David and Diane Taylor
Randy and Emily Thomas
Viv Tomer and Jasmine Kohli
Bill and Paige Tomlin
Truepoint Wealth Counsel
Brian and Jodi Van Jura
Joe and Susan Vanderkolk
Barry and Susan Visconte
Carl and Beth Wagner
Ally Wallace ’15
Andrew Wallace ’10 and Samantha
Wallace
Mike and Sylvia Wallace
Bill and Linda Watson
Douglas and Sharon West
Todd and Heather Wilkowski
Mark and Lama Wilson
Robbie Wilson ’04 and Danielle
Presley Wilson ’02
Matt and Laura Wojciechowski
Mike and Sara Wolf
Don and Karen Wolnik
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2024-25 FINE ARTS DONORS
Jorge Abanto Bueno and Luz
Sanchez Peraza
Shannon Abt
Victor Aguilar Moses and Gabriela
Paredes Arzamendi
Syed and Jen Ahmed
Yinka and Remi Aina
Sue Amend
Anonymous (8)
Roger and Pam Aschbrenner
Brent and Erica Bachochin
Todd and Celina Baginski
Drew and Linda Baker
Doug and Samantha Bauman
Tim and Heather Beatty
Ben Beshear ’97 and Lindsey
Beshear
Ron and Mary Beshear
Ryan Betscher ’00 and Alli Betscher
Linda Blair
Matt and Leanne Blair
Michael and Carolyn Blair
Shannon Bobbert
Eric and Megan Boni
Chad Bowen and Rachel Shepard
Bowen ’04
Erik and Laura Bowling
Wes and Jana Braden
Jason and Siri Brandenburg
Chelsay Brewster
Robyn Brouillette
Tony and Traci Butrum
David Bruno and Margy Conditt
Carolyn Campbell
Mynor and Isis Canel
Ed and Angie Carl
Kevin and Julie Carnes
Mike and Kim Carpenter
Dave and Melodie Christiansen
Sal Churi ’04
Kevin Clark and Robin Beshear
Clark ’04
Jason and Jill Cobb
Bryan and Krista Comstock
Charles and Jodi Comstock
Matthew and Amy Connor
Scott and Jessica Connor
Joe and Pam Cornely
Kevin and Georgina Cotton
Jill Croswell
Allen and Amy Curreri
Joe and Barb Del Greco
Mike and Katie Denne
Tony Depoi
David Dresdow
Richard and Frieda Eckert
Dan Edelmann ’05 and Kelley
Carpenter Edelmann ’04
Matt and Cindy Edington
Sheri Ellis
Andy and Kerry Espenshade
Zach and Stacey Ewen
Jason and Heidi Fancett
Mike and Kirsten Figliola
Jason and Jen Flynn
Cathy Fry
Joshua Fung and Victoria Dunaway
Neal Gage and Kim Harper-Gage
Douglas Gaker and Kim
Borcherding-Gaker
Jonah Gardner ’14 and Caroline
Kuremsky Gardner ’14
Geoff Gilliand and Tiffany Kinney
Scott Glenn and Michelle Walker
Glenn
Jason and Christy Gloyd
Dan Grantham and Tiffany Zents
Mike and Janet Grueter
Craig and Nancy Haynam
Travis and Cindy Haynam
Justin and Sarah Hendrix
Larry and Karen Hitchcock
Dale and Debbie Hockenbery
Amy Holderby
Rob and Bailey Hollaender
Ashley Hollingsworth
Jeff and Ha Hopkins
Jon and Laura Howell
Paul and Eva Hrivnak
Tom and Sue Humphrey
Hue and Michelle Jackson
Lynda Jaloszynski
Nate and Jessica Johnson
Jason and Rachel Jones
Victoria Jones
Marty and Shawn Jones
Michael and Amy Jordan
William and Melissa Juneau
Brian and Amy Kaesemeyer
Emily Kang
Jack and Tari Kennamer
Erin Kennedy
Rick Keyes and Audrey Duren
Keyes ’95
Cory and Kelly Knox
David and Anjanette Kovacs
Brad Kraemer and Courtney
Caparella-Kraemer
April Kramer
Ben and Heidi Krieger
Alex Kruglov and Nadya
Rashkovetskaya
Ted and Carrie Kuhlman
Michael and Wendy Kuremsky
Eric and Beth Kushon
Jon and Janet Lapps
Ashley Lee
Tim and Jen Lessek
The Lewis Family
Lloyd and Judy Lindner
Jeff and Melissa Loar
Larry and Sheryl Logan
Nathan and Tiffany Long
Nick and Danielle Lorenz
Eric and Tami Lott
Chris and Mary Jo Lutmer
Sascha and Kate Maier
Dan and Valerie Mallaley
Abe Mandollo and Dila Nukuro
Michelle Mattia
Jim and Judy McCarthy
Mark and Nicole McHone
The McRedmond Family
Jason and Natalie McSwain
Jon and Adrienne McSwain
Jay and Julie Meno
Brian Metcalf and Kim Curry
Metcalf ’97
Stephen and Krista Migliore
Jon and Patty Mills
Rick and Wendy Mitchell
Rebecca Moates
Cammie Montgomery
John and Mary Muenzer
John and Donna Mulcahy
Bob and Kim Myers
Dean and Julie Nicholas
Lola Noh
Jeff and Laura Northup
Frank and JoAnne Noyes
Jason and Teresa Null
Phil and Christy Ochs
Hugh and Cynthia O'Donnell
Wole and Tolu Onadeko
Ben and Lori Packard
Dennis and Dawn Packer
Lee Pan and Vivian Huang
Jon Paris
Ted and Anne Phelps
William Posey and Deana Podvin
Gary and Lesley Price
Jerome Puryear and Latonya
Brown-Puryear
Collin Rellar ’24
Karl Resnik
Burr and Terry Robinson
John Roebel and Jessica Hoying
Marcus and Shawntae Romanello
Michael and Laura Ross
Mitch Rupard and Jennifer Osborne
Robert Samuels and Claudia Vargas
Benjamin and Jen Sasse
Ken and Desy Schmerr
Gregg Schuler and Candace Grafton
Brett and Kelly Sciotto
Ben and Cassie Sedler
Mark and Saundra Seger
Wayne Shepard
Greg and Cynthia Sizemore
Kelly Smith
Larry and Alice Smith
Jacob and Dana Snyder
Jonathan Snyder ’98 and Jessica
Martin Snyder ’98
Geoff and Casey Stevens
Patricia Stout
Tommy and Beth Stranko
Jon and Julie Stuk
Jerry and Mona Summers
Jeff and Colleen Swayze
Jim and Amber Thacker
Ben and Kate Tuttle
Joe and DeAnne Vallo
Barry and Susan Visconte
Carl and Beth Wagner
Steve and Michelle Ward
Eric and Yanira Wells
Guy Whembolua and Mianda
Bashala
Todd and Heather Wilkowski
Renny and Christie Wilmer
John and Nancy Woodin
Woody and Lydia Woodin
Felipe and Aimee Zuniga
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Give to Your Passion
RECOGNIZING GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2024–JUNE 30, 2025
GIVE TO YOUR PASSION
FINE ARTS
At every grade level, CHCA students are encouraged to sing, play, act, dance, paint, and sculpt to
their heart’s content. The wide range of choices means children get countless opportunities to
discover and develop their unique talents. Great facilities and outstanding teachers mean they get
optimal conditions in which to discover, grow, be challenged, and do their best work. Your gift to
one or more of the Fine Arts Impact Funds elevates students’ experiences in the arts.
2024-25 FINE ARTS SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSOR The Hollaender Manufacturing Company
GOLD SPONSORS Gregory Forrest Lester I Megen Construction I TDG Facilities
SILVER SPONSORS Bullen I Intact Counseling I Silver Spring House
US THEATRE PRODUCER SPONSOR Caparella-Kraemer & Associates LLC Attorneys at Law
PLAYBILL AD SPONSORS Frankart Family Dentistry I Jacob James I SALIX Data
2025 ARTBEAT SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSOR
LiveWell Capital
LINDNER THEATER
SPONSOR
State Farm Insurance –
Alison Taylor
CAFÉ SPONSOR
Strategic Benefits
LINDNER THEATER
ATRIUM SPONSOR
Gallery Veronique
AVENUE THEATER
SPONSOR
Jeff and Ha Hopkins
HANG YOUR ART OUT
SPONSOR
Johnson Orthodontics
SIGNAGE PRINTING
SPONSOR
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
ARTBEAT AVENUE
THEATER PIANO
SPONSOR
Borne Digital
PROGRAM PRINTING
SPONSOR
Caparella-Kraemer& Associates
LLC Attorneys at Law
LINDNER THEATER
PIANO SPONSOR
Hanson Audio Video, LLC
JURIED ART SPONSOR
James Free Jewelers
BISTRO SPONSOR
Anonymous
HANDS-ON-ART
SPONSOR
Anonymous
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
ROOM SPONSOR
Anonymous
STAGING EQUIPMENT
RENTAL SPONSOR
Anonymous
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RECOGNIZING GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2024–JUNE 30, 2025
GIVE TO YOUR PASSION
ATHLETICS
At CHCA, the mission of Athletics is to build a culture of champions. We do this by training the
360˚ athlete—focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of each student
athlete—empowering them to reach their God-given abilities. Your gift to one or more of our
Athletic Impact Funds provides fuel to enhance and grow a specific sport or athletic need.
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TITLE SPONSOR
Summit Financial Group
PREMIER SPONSOR
Torie Striebe
Salix, Ltd.
STADIUM SCOREBOARD
LIFETIME SPONSORS
Fit Organics
Johnson Investment Counsel
LiveWell Capital
McSwain Carpets & Floors
2024-25 ATHLETIC SPONSORS
2024-25 EAGLE GOLF SPONSORS
EAGLE VARSITY SPONSOR
Midwestern Plumbing Service Inc.
Plante Moran
RB Wealth Management
EAGLE JV SPONSOR
Shiver Security Systems
AWARDS RECEPTION SPONSOR
Ernst & Young
Stat Processing
GOLF CART SPONSOR
The Irwin Family
CLOSEST TO PIN SPONSOR
Advantus Health Partners
Midnight Roofing and Restoration
LONGEST DRIVE SPONSOR
Advantus Health Partners
Focus Health and Wellness
HOLE SPONSOR
Focus Health and Wellness
Frost Brown Todd
The Hartje Family
Highline Leadership Development Group
LiveWell Capital
The Max Family
Planet Fitness
Summit Financial Group
Todd Homes
Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck
The Wilkowski Family

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2024-25 ATHLETIC DONORS
Jon Adams ’95 and Katie Adams
Josh and Ashley Andrews
Anonymous (2)
Ardent Contracting
Michael and Erin Aschbrenner
Jim and Amy Aspenwall
Brandon and Kristina Barnes
Stu and Carrie Barrick
Doug and Samantha Bauman
John and Emily Baumann
Kirt and Angie Beckes
Steven and Crystal Bishop
Greg and Lauren Bonner
Steve and Jenny Bostater
Jon and Gina Bowling
Brandon and Stacey Caniff
Chick-fil-A Deefield Twp
Joe and Pam Cornely
Bob and Betsy Dodson
Alan and Becki Droege
Andrew Eick and Janee Pugnale
Rick and Ruthann Elma
Jen Eng
Dmitri Engjurjan and Katie
Schneider
Dave and Chrissy Farkas
Todd and Jamie Flagel
Nick and Sara Fox
Chris and Jenny Gatzke
Joe and Emily Gockerman
Ben and Jen Hall
Todd and Adeline Hall
Mike and Danielle Hamilton
Jon and Julie Hayes
Eric and Liz Hehman
Ben Himes and Alison Shiver-Himes
Rob and Bailey Hollaender
Ron Hopson and Misty Beeler
Hopson
Steven and Michelle Howery
Greg and Mary Ruth Huffstetler
JBM Packaging
Brian and Amy Kaesemeyer
Key Bank
Joshua Kirk
Patrick and Laura Knight
Michael and Michelle Laugle
Lee Layman and Lee Anne
Sheley-Layman
Brad Lee and Katie Lee ’08
David and Katie Linich
Nathan and Tiffany Long
Nick and Danielle Lorenz
Sascha and Kate Maier
Dan and Valerie Mallaley
Phil and Hope Manning
Ernest and Becky Marshall
Brian and Mary McGeady
Bobby and Lori Mengler
Brad and Misty Meyer
Stephen and Krista Migliore
MIS Solutions LLC
John and Renee Mitchell
Rick and Wendy Mitchell
Scott and Cindy Moffitt
Bobby Mumma ’15
Cameron Murray ’15
Dean and Julie Nicholas
Ohio High School Athletic
Association (OHSAA)
Chad and Becki Poeppelmeier
Derek and Stephanie Polen
Calvin and Lisa Renfroe
Paul Richard and Darla Ridner
Richard
SALIX Data
Benjamin and Jen Sasse
Mike and Amy Schneider
Marcus and Kristie Sheanshang
Chip and Dawn Shiver
SND CT LLC
Matt and Leah Stark
John and Jodi Stevens
Kevin and Jennifer Stout
T. Hall Development LLC
Universal Industrial Supply
Andrew Vest ’21
Carl and Beth Wagner
Renny and Christie Wilmer
Micah and Missy Wissman
Paul and Devin Wojciechowski
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2024-25 ACADEMICS DONORS
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Jon Adams ’95 and Katie Adams
Jeff and Nancy Admiraal
Yinka and Remi Aina
Lisa Allgood
Anonymous (10)
Kim and Laurie Baird
Jon and Kelly Baker
Guy Whembolua and Mianda
Bashala
Doug and Samantha Bauman
Mark and Lou Ann Beadle
Ben Beshear ’97 and Lindsey
Beshear
Michael and Caryolyn Blair
Jason and Carrie Blumenauer
Joel and Marnie Bokelman
Tom and Barb Brown
Cory and Holly Carlson
Stephen and Ashley Carter
Bryan and Krista Comstock
Charles and Jodi Comstock
Matthew and Amy Connor
Chris Coors and Beth Hahne
Roger Cornwall and Irene Vlaskamp
Josh and Marjorie Crouse
Brian and Kristen Cullen
Yan Dai and Shuang Han
Michael and Shiney Deel
Jason and Tamecia Derrickson
Andrew Eick and Janee Pugnale
Dan Eling and Shana Stull Eling ’00
Andy and Kerry Espenshade
Jason and Heidi Fancett
John and Fevie Fink
Todd and Jamie Flagel
Ben and Krystal Fry
Steve and Karen Gabriel
Nabil and Rania Ghabrial
Greg and Effie Goetz
Lance and Frances Grantham
Ryan Gruver and Katelin Byma
Gruver ’06
Ed and Paula Harris
Travis and Cindy Haynam
Eric and Liz Hehman
Dan and Jessica Heise
Robert Hendricks and Ali Atsalis
Justin and Sarah Hendrix
Bing Hinton
Bob and Janet Hoffman
Rob and Bailey Hollaender
Jeff and Ha Hopkins
Jack and Carol Horvath
Steven and Michelle Howery
Marshall and Sara Hyzdu
Lynda Jaloszynski
Tim and Jan Johnson
Victoria Jones
Marty and Shawn Jones
Brian and Amy Kaesemeyer
Emily Kang
Kevin and Andi Keenan
Kevin Klueber
Cory and Kelly Knox

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RECOGNIZING GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2024–JUNE 30, 2025
GIVE TO YOUR PASSION
ACADEMICS
Your gift to one or more of the Academic Impact Funds enables and inspires our faculty and
students to accelerate academic growth that prepares CHCA students to influence our world.
Brad Kraemer and Courtney
Caparella-Kraemer
Ben and Heidi Krieger
Justin and Stephanie Kristy
Ted and Carrie Kuhlman
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Tom and Allison Law
Dan and Valerie Mallaley
Ernest and Becky Marshall
Shawn and Beth Masterson
Mike McCarthy and Marcia Myers
Sean and Blair Mcchesney
Sarah McDonagh
Mark and Nicole McHone
Ryan and Jen Michel
John and Renee Mitchell
Eddie and Emily Mobley
Scott and Cindy Moffitt
Ken and Miho Morris
Ted and Kelly Neura
Kim Newton
Dean and Julie Nicholas
Tom and Pauline O'Brien
Brenda Pacey
Lee Pan and Vivian Huang
Richard Perez and Marlene Otero
Jason Glover and Maily Pham-
Glover ’06
Steven and Reesa Phillips
John and Katelyn Plunkett
Quint and Amy Powell
Procter & Gamble
Tal and Dayna Richards
Mark and Brigid Richards
Mark and Jeanné Ross
Oscar Ruiz and Michelle Vazquez
Mitch Rupard and Jennifer Osborne
John and Laura San Marco
Brett and Kelly Sciotto
Marcus and Kristie Sheanshang
Steve and Lori Sideris
Greg and Karen Simpson
Christian and Michele Sorensen
Chris and Donna Sterwerf
Ben Stover and Kristy Kelly
Jon and Julie Stuk
Summit Financial Group, Inc.
Jeff and Colleen Swayze
David and Marsha Taylor
Teaching Kitchen Collaborative Inc
Trew, LLC
Jim and Amber Thacker
Dan and Paula Thatcher
Lon and Kim Tran
Brian and Jodi Van Jura
Jason and Lisa Vannis
Taras Volchukov and Inga
McHedlidze
Justin and Janna Volz
Carl and Beth Wagner
Tanner and Alyssa Wall
Keith and Joni Wells
Phil Wickler and Michele Pfeiffer
Justin and Tiffany Zawistowski
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RECOGNIZING GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2024–JUNE 30, 2025
GIVE TO YOUR PASSION
FAITH & SERVICE
Faith & Service are the heartbeat of CHCA, and each day brings new lessons in what it
means to follow Jesus’ example. We engage in God’s world, pray together, and live out our faith
through service to others each and every day. Your gift to one or more of the Faith & Service Impact
Funds strengthens our foundational opportunities for spiritual growth.
2024-25 FAITH & SERVICE DONORS
Anonymous (6)
John and Danelle Bernard
Steven and Crystal Bishop
Chad Bowen and Rachel
Shepard Bowen ’04
Jon and Gina Bowling
Kevin Clark and Robin Beshear
Clark ’04
Bryan and Krista Comstock
Charles and Jodi Comstock
Joe and Pam Cornely
Brian and Kristen Cullen
Burgess and Jenny Doan
Marvin and Ann Duren
Nick and Sara Fox
Mike and Candy Johnson
Emily Kang
Rick Keyes and Audrey Duren
Keyes ’95
Jeff and Melissa Loar
Ryan and Natalie Maddux
Dan and Valerie Mallaley
David and Tess McClain
Marva Moore
Mark and Gaye Salisbury
Ben and Christy Sandefur
Benjamin and Jen Sasse
Greg and Karen Simpson
Mark and Kathy Sipe
Jerry and Mona Summers
Bill and Paige Tomlin
Steve and Michelle Ward
Jared Warner and Michelle
Toy Warner ’98
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Special Gifts
RECOGNIZING GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2024–JUNE 30, 2025
AFTER PROM
2024-25 DONORS
Jon Adams ’95 and Katie
Adams
Stu and Carrie Barrick
Fernando Basalo Silva and
Leti Chiaruttini Ponce
Jeff and Karri Bass
Jon and Gina Bowling
Matthew and Amy Connor
Steve and Rachel Dobyns
Andy and Kerry Espenshade
Brian Fey ’96 and Kate Fey
Mike and Kirsten Figliola
Nabil and Rania Ghabrial
Michael and Amy Jordan
David and Dorian Kern
Cory and Kelly Knox
Ted and Carrie Kuhlman
Glenn Leggett and Karen
Floyd
Matt and Sara Loveless
Dan and Valerie Mallaley
Brian and Mary McGeady
Ryan and Jen Michel
Ken and Miho Morris
Bob and Kim Myers
Scott and Carrie Nix
Ben and Lori Packard
Brian and Bridget
Rottinghaus
Jude and Kristen Schramm
Marcus and Kristie
Sheanshang
Silver Spring House
Ron and Heather Snell
Matthew and Marisa Sobb
Tom and Meredith Sweeney
Geoff and Gwen Tipton
Barry and Susan Visconte
Todd and Heather Wilkowski
Chris and Emily Wilson
Dan Yacavone and
Angela Kinstler-Yacavone
Kevin and Erin Young
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GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
RECOGNIZING GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025
In Memory of:
Greg Amend
by Sue Amend
In Memory of:
Michel Bashala
by Guy Whembolua and
Mianda Bashala
In Memory of:
Evelyn Brouillette
by Lynda Jaloszynski
Robyn Brouillette
In Memory of:
Kevin Brouillette
by Lynda Jaloszynski
In Memory of:
Robert E. Dalsing, Sr.
by Timothy and Robyn Bradley
Chuck and Rachelle Smith
If you have lost a loved one,
please let us know, and we
will join you in prayer.
Email Jen Sasse:
Jennifer.Sasse@chca-oh.org.
In Memory of:
Della Enns
by Tim and Heather Beatty
Martin and Kathy Baxter
Courtney Lockwood
Amy Macy
Cheyne and Laura Schuchardt
Jerry and Mona Summers
Sydney Tirey
In Memory of:
Jonathan Jackson '24
by Yinka and Remi Aina
In Memory of:
Kt Kincaid '20
by Dan and Valerie Kincaid
Kincaid Home Realty, LLC
Jim and Dana Phelps
Brian and Jane Robertson
In Memory of:
Dennis P. Kuremsky
by Ted and Anne Phelps
In Memory of:
Carl H. Lindner, Jr.
by Joseph Lucas
In Memory of:
Dan Muenzer
by John and Mary Muenzer
In Memory of:
Lisa Paris
by Jon Paris
In Memory of:
Cathy Pate
by Kenton Pate
In Memory of:
Diem Pham
by Jason Glover and
Maily Pham-Glover '06
In Memory of:
Kimberly Shepard
by Chad Bowen and
Rachel Shepard Bowen ’04
In Memory of:
Sarra Pugachevskaya
by Alex Kruglov and
Nadya Rashkovetskaya
GIFTS FOR
SPECIAL PURPOSES
MATCHING
COMPANY GIFTS
Armleder Teaching Kitchen
Jon Adams ’95 and Katie Adams
Athletic Facilities Campaign
Chris Lindner ’04 and Tabitha Lindner
Schott International Student Scholarship
Bill Schott
AbbVie
Bank of America
Fifth Third Bank
GE Aerospace
General Electric
GlaxoSmithKline
Johnson & Johnson
Marsh & McLennan
Merrill Lynch
Northwestern Mutual
Pfizer
S&P Global
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Special Gifts
GIFTS IN HONOR OF
In Honor of:
Val Koch Allen '00
by Brad Purnhagen and
Casey Sutherly Purnhagen ’00
In Honor of:
Armleder's 25th Anniversary
and the outstanding Armleder
faculty and staff under the
incredible leadership of
Principal Cammie Montgomery
by Jerry and Mona Summers
In Honor of:
Mackenzie '21 and
Kristopher '18 Carnes
by Kevin and Julie Carnes
In Honor of:
Natalie Cobb '26
by Thomas and Bonnie Cobb
In Honor of:
Justin Corwin '00,
by Brad Purnhagen and
Casey Sutherly Purnhagen ’00
In Honor of:
Molly Crouse '26
by Lou and Nancy Sanford
In Honor of:
Drew '29 and Mia '26 Cullen
by Terry and Ellie Cullen
In Honor of:
Christina '15 and
Michael '18 Del Greco
by Joe and Barb Del Greco
In Honor of:
Jacquelyn H. Ellis
by Sheri Ellis
In Honor of:
Brian Fey '96
by Tom Fey
In Honor of:
Audrey '28 and Andrew '31 Frey
by Sue Amend
In Honor of:
Cliff Hern
by Dean and Julie Nicholas
In Honor of:
Lila '26 and Ava '23 Hoffman
by Bob and Janet Hoffman
In Honor of:
Jack and Carol Horvath
by Mike McCarthy and Marcia Myers
In Honor of:
Phyllis Isome
by Laurie Maull
In Honor of:
Andrew Jewell '03
by Brad Purnhagen and
Casey Sutherly Purnhagen ’00
In Honor of:
Allie Jordan '26
by Michael and Amy Jordan
In Honor of:
Ainsley Keyes '23
by Rick Keyes and Audrey
Duren Keyes ’95
In Honor of:
Linnea Klendworth
by Brad Purnhagen and
Casey Sutherly Purnhagen ’00
In Honor of:
The Carl H. Lindner Family
by Keating Muething and Klekamp
In Honor of:
Mack '28 Linich
by David and Katie Linich
In Honor of:
Sophia '33 and
Declan '36 Lippincott
by Ben and Mary Lee
In Honor of:
Laura J Maull
by Laurie Maull
In Honor of:
Bruce Miracle
by Brad Purnhagen and
Casey Sutherly Purnhagen ’00
In Honor of:
Dr. Joan Miracle
by Dean and Julie Nicholas
In Honor of:
Calla Posey '33
by Ronald and Maxine Gall
Ryan and Kelly Posey
In Honor of:
Will ’16, Michael ’18,
and David ’18 Siman
by Mike and Kim Siman
IIn Honor of:
Alan H. Smith
by Joyce Allan-Smith
In Honor of:
Mona Summers
by Jason and Natalie McSwain
In Honor of:
Andrew '10, Ally '15, Reagan '38,
and Tatum '40 Wallace
by Mike and Sylvia Wallace
In Honor of:
Mike Wallace
by Ally Wallace ’15
In Honor of:
Reagan '38, and Tatum '40 Wallace
by Andrew Wallace '10
and Samantha Wallace
In Honor of:
Olivia '26 and Andrew '28
Wojciechowski
by Matt and Laura Wojciechowski
In Honor of:
Dr. Lydia Woodin
by John and Nancy Woodin
In Honor of:
Charleigh Wright '24
by Larry and Alice Smith
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