Trumpeter March 07 - Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy

WINTER 2014
CVCA
TRUMPETER
A Publication of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy for Alumni, Parents, and Friends
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Vice President,
Institutional
Advancement
and Programs:
Jason Spodnik ’88
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Coordinator:
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Coordinator:
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Trustees:
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President
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Brad Deetscreek
Roger Emerson
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A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Cultivating Servants for Christ – A Snapshot
The Broadmoor basketball game is a unique highlight of CVCA’s school year. The “Bobcats” hail
from The Broadmoor School in Mentor, a school for children and young adults with developmental
disabilities. The Bobcats travel to our campus once a year to take on a team of specially-selected
Royals in a game of hoops! But it’s so much more than the game. Our students and staff have come
to love everything about the Bobcats’ visit – it’s an extraordinary experience that provides great scope
for teaching and reinforcing some great truths with our students (i.e. cultivating).
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We talked about God’s
sovereignty in the face
of things that are hard
to understand…and
our obligation to make
the most of the gifts
we’ve been given.
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In preparation for the Bobcats’ visit, I asked the young men in my Connections group some hard
questions… Why them and not you? What is God’s purpose? Those kinds of questions. The discussion did not disappoint. We talked about God’s sovereignty in the face of things that are hard to
understand, the necessity of thankfulness for wholeness and blessing in our lives, and our obligation
(per the parable of the talents in Matthew 25) to make the most of the gifts we’ve been given. We also
discussed the possibility of squandering blessings and the need for vigilance in making good choices –
all of this in an effort to get
students to think about real
life issues and to make the
Broadmoor visit a teachable,
cultivating moment.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention the game. The Beyerle
Gym was filled with screaming fans, mostly dressed in
Bobcat green and mostly (I
would say 100%) cheering for the Bobcats. The Broadmoor Bobcats took it to the Royals, edging
them out again this year in a tight contest.
Thank you for your ongoing interest in the work at CVCA and for supporting a school which has
made …Cultivating Servants for Christ a central part of its mission.
Roger Taylor, Ph.D.
President
Eighth Grade
Created for Freedom Trip
Junior Royals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Junior High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Summer Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
J-term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Echoes Alumni News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sports Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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junior royals
The CVCA Junior Royals Club is a new program for boys and girls in second through sixth grades.
As part of this FREE program, Junior Royal Club members
receive exclusive benefits that include:
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Free Junior Royals Club T-shirt
CVCA Junior Royals Poster
FREE CVCA “All Sports Pass”
Exclusive Junior Royals Events
15% discount for all 2015 CVCA Summer Camps
Junior Royals will have access to school-year special events:
CVCA Varsity Football Junior Royals Tent – September 29
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Event tent at the varsity football game
Complimentary hotdogs and chips
Free give-a-ways
Drawing for a free 2015 football camp
Join this special club to gain early access into all CVCA offers.
CVCA Boys Varsity Soccer Game (Date TBA)
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Stand with the team during the national anthem
Honorary ball boy/girl for the game
Play a game on the new turf field at half-time
Drawing for the signed honorary “game ball”
CVCA Varsity Boys Basketball Game – Date TBA
• Stand with the team during the National Anthem
• Half-time foul shot contest
• Concession stand voucher
CVCA Royal Theatre – Spring Musical 2015
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Special preview performance
On stage photo shoot with performers
Signed musical play bill
Production logo t-shirt
Sign up for the Junior Royals at www.cvcaroyals.org.
Be part of the new Junior Royals Club for boys and girls
in second through sixth grades!
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junior high
Seventh Graders and Mentors
Bond and Learn at Girls’ Retreat
On February 28th, about 40 seventh-grade girls and ten student mentors came together in
a time of worship, learning from God’s Word, enjoying activities together, and having fun.
Students were able to learn how valuable they are in the sight of God, their Creator. As
Mrs. Pence brought out pictures to show the world’s perverted view of beauty, girls came to
realize God made them beautiful and we have no place to criticize His creation. Especially
in a country like America where beauty is distorted by Photoshop, girls saw the impossibility to live up to such a standard. Across the world,
beauty has differing appearances. Seventh grader,
Kenzie Spodnik, talking about what she took
away from the retreat, explained, “The world’s
fashion and trends always change, but God’s
ways never change.”
The world’s fashion and
trends always change, but
God’s ways never change.
Distinctively Christian
• An environment where students can
grow spiritually
• Staff and faculty consistently involved in
spiritual growth programs
• Philosophy that recognizes God as the
creator of all things and Jesus Christ as
the Son of God and Savior of all who
acknowledge Him as Lord
The following morning, mentors were given the
chance to share their hearts and open up to a
small group of girls about their relationship with
Christ. The seventh grade girls then had the opportunity to ask questions regarding spiritual growth. Everyone valued this time together. In total, the overnighter strengthened both
students and mentors in their walk with Christ.
Royal
Foundations
The CVCA Junior High Experience
Develop Character
Created for Freedom
8th Grade Trip
Through Relational and Intentional Mentoring
• Mentor-led Connections discussion
groups that “break the silence” regarding
issues of life and spiritual formation
• Mentoring program with upperclassmen, helping 7th and 8th grade students prepare for high school
Promote
Academic Excellence
BUILDING A FOUNDATION
• Superior academic reputation
• Help students meet the intellectual, spiritual and social challenges of the world
that equips students to successfully
meet the challenges of junior and
senior high school!
• More than 50% of teaching staff possess
master’s degrees
• Several staff members hold doctorates
For J-term, CVCA eighth graders set out
for the Ohio River Valley on a retreat
called “Created for Freedom.” Students
explored the topics of Creation and God’s
plan for freedom and redemption as they
relate to Ohio’s important historical role
in the Underground Railroad. Daily
excursions included the National Freedom
Center, the Creation Museum, and even
an old-fashioned riverboat tour! Evenings
were filled with fun, fellowship, worship
and relevant messages related to freedom
in Christ.
To learn more about CVCA’s unique
program for 7th and 8th grade
students, visit www.cvcaroyals.org.
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summer camps
CVCA SUMMER CAMPS
SPORTS • drama • film • SCIENCE
BASEBALL
LACROSSE
DRAMA
June 23-26, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Boys ages 8-14 \ $85.00
CVCA Baseball strives to mold young men
into ball players who impact the world for
Christ on and off the field. Directed by Paul
Muklewicz, CVCA Head Coach, camp will
focus on fundamentals of the game as well
as integrating Godly character.
July 7-10, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Boys Ages 7-14 \ $85.00
Under the direction of Head Coach Rob
Atwood, campers will learn the basics of
lacrosse and be given an opportunity to
compete and grow as athletes.
July 14-25, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Final Performance, Friday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Boys & Girls Entering 3rd – 8th Grades
$220 per student (25% discount for siblings)
Students will have an opportunity to sing,
dance, act, paint, and have a great time
while learning about theatre. The end result
will be a production for family and friends –
The 50th Annual Polk County Picnic, a contemporary setting of the Prodigal Son parable. It is a musical about forgiveness and
coming home to God’s amazing grace.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
June 9-12, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Boys Ages 7-14 \ $125.00
The Boys’ Basketball Camp will be directed
by CVCA Head Coach Jay Peters who has led
his team to four District Championships.
SOCCER
July 21-23, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Boys & Girls Entering 1st-8th Grades \ $85.00
Led by CVCA Boys’ Soccer Coaching Staff,
Soccer Camp will develop dribbling, passing,
control, and shooting skills. CVCA boys and
girls soccer team members will assist.
READY FOR LAUNCH!
SOFTBALL
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
June 23-26, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Girls Ages 8-14 \ $85.00
Under the direction of Head Coach David
Robinson, this camp will help develop
strong basketball skills and teach girls how
to implement Godly character into sport.
Game fundamentals will be covered, with
extra emphasis on scoring.
CHEERLEADING
August 4-6, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Girls Ages 7-14 \ $50.00
CVCA Coaches Margie Kever and Jen Ward
will instruct basic cheer techniques, jumps,
and routines. Campers will perform their
skills at a CVCA home football game.
FOOTBALL
June 16-19, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Boys Ages 9-14 \ $85.00
Directed by Head Coach, Ray Carroscia, the
CVCA coaching staff will teach basic fundamentals and techniques with emphasis on
passing, receiving, blocking, tackling, and
defending the run and pass.
HOCKEY
Dates TBD*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 7-14 \ $150.00
Directed by CVCA Head Coach Doug
Fairchild, hockey camp is designed to challenge campers in body, mind, and spirit with
a solid Christian message. Each camper will
receive a jersey, Bible, hot lunch daily, three
hours of ice time daily, dry-land training, and
daily Chapel. *Check CVCA Website for dates.
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June 23-26, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Girls Ages 7-14 \ $85.00
Softball Camp will be directed by CVCA
Varsity Softball Coach Jeff Johnson who has
coached the Varsity team for 18 years and
won three league championships.
TENNIS
July 7-11, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Boys & Girls Ages 7-16 \ $85.00
Directed by CVCA Varsity Women’s Coach
Lois Bradford, Tennis Camp will work on
drills and conditioning.
VOLLEYBALL
June 16-19, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Girls Entering 4th – 9th Grades \ $85.00
Directed by Varsity Coaches Doug Sherer
and Kerry Lawrence, Volleyball Camp will
include individual and team skill development combined with loads of fun and competitive opportunities.
BASIC FILM MAKING
Potential Dates June 25-27, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Boys & Girls Entering 5th- 6th Grades \ $80.00
The camp is open to all young filmmakers
and anyone interested in film-making.
Cameras, computers for editing, and
music options will be supplied. We’ll
cover the basic concepts of film-making, including camera techniques
such as shots, angles, and movement; Editing methods; and the
modern work-flow in today’s
digital age.
June 25-27, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Boys & Girls Entering 5th-7th Grades \ $90.00
Get ready for an out-of-this-world summer
camp. Students will learn about water propelled rockets as they design and fabricate
their own rocket. Experiments will be conducted on how to achieve maximum height,
optimal pressure, and retrieval systems.
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!
July 28-30, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Boys & Girls Entering 5th-7th Grades \ $90.00
Here is your chance to make history at the
inaugural CVCA drag strip. Students will
learn about propelled cars as they design
and fabricate their own race car and will
experiment with a variety of propulsion systems. Air propulsion will be used to create a
balloon buggy and a bottle jet drag racer.
Also, students will investigate water propulsion when they build a soda geyser car.
Register for all
Summer Camps at
www.cvcaroyals.org
FALL SPORTS REVIEW
athletics
CVCA Wrestlers Celebrate
Tradition in a Championship Year
CVCA wrestling had another successful year in 2013-14. The team
finished in seventh place at the OHSAA Division II State
Tournament and crowned another individual state champion along
with two other place winners.
Senior Tyler Maclellan ended the year by winning the state championship at the 195 lbs. weight class. Tyler finished the season with a
record of 39-5 and finished his CVCA career with 129 wins. He
won the PAC Tournament for the third consecutive season and finished as three-time sectional champion and Alliance Top Gun
Kusar ’08 also came in to help. Jared wrestled for The Ohio State
University when in college. Joe Hickin ’08, who coaches CVCA’s
junior high club team, Ohio Lightning, helped run a junior high
clinic with Lester. Tyler Powers ’09 (state champion) and Greg
Hojnacki ’09 (two-time state placer) also came back to help out.
Zak Vargo ’10 was also back to encourage our CVCA wrestlers. Zak
was a NCAA Division II national runner-up this past season for
Lake Erie College. Finally, Seth Powers ’11 (state placer), Pete
Meadows ’11, Matt Meadows ’12 (state champion), David Gray ’12
(state placer), and Assistant Coach Paul Charvat ’01 (state placer)
were all in attendance. Among the current CVCA wrestlers and
alumni, there were a total of 29 state tournament medals earned
from those in attendance that week. What a blessing to have a program with such tradition and support from those who have experienced what God has done with CVCA wrestling over the years!
CVCA Swim Team Reaches
Success This Season
Tournament champion. Senior Jeff Hojnacki placed fifth in the
state at 152 lbs. Jeff finished as a three-time state place winner with
94 career wins. Jeff was also a three-time PAC champion, three-time
sectional champion, and runner-up at the Alliance Top Gun
Tournament. Junior Andy Dobben became a two-time state place
winner by finishing fifth in the state at 145 lbs. Andy concludes his
junior year with 109 career victories. Andy was a PAC champion as
well as a sectional champion. Senior Michael Meadows completed
an outstanding career and also won a PAC championship. Other
wrestlers that contributed greatly to the success of this year’s team
included seniors Caleb Gary, Jimmy Coyne, and Zach McCraw;
junior Ryan Bennett; sophomores Mason Brainard, Jose Morales,
and Silas Merkel; and freshman Ryan Baxter. This season marked
the ninth consecutive year that CVCA wrestling has finished in the
top eight at the state tournament! God has truly blessed the
wrestling program at CVCA.
One of the highlights of the season came during Christmas break,
when CVCA wrestling enjoyed many wrestling alumni returning to
the wrestling room while home for the holidays. Thirteen alumni
contributed to the program through their experience and leadership.
CVCA graduate, four-time state champion, 2012 Olympian, and
two-time world bronze medalist Harry Lester ’01 came to run a
practice and help inspire our wrestlers. State champion, and former
assistant coach Matt Smilek ’03 was back in the room to visit the
coaches and wrestlers. Mike Hojnacki ’07 was also in attendance.
Mike wrestled for Messiah College and now works for Fellowship of
Christian Athletes in Philadelphia. Three-time state placer Jared
Only one senior and a large freshman class didn’t slow down the
CVCA swimming Royals this season. Sophomore Eric Krenz left
his mark on CVCA swimming history by becoming the youngest
state finalist from CVCA. He earned All-Ohio status, finishing 11th
in the state in the 100-yard backstroke. “Somehow he continued to
crank out faster and faster swims,” shares Coach Heather Rios. “His
times and placing in the
state continued to improve
with every level of competition he faced. It was a great
finish to the season!”
The swimming Royals also
took six swimmers to the
district level, including the
boys’ 200 medley relay of
Krenz, Caleb Hobart, Luc
Hobart, and Matt Miller
along with ndividual swimmers Maddie Carroscia,
Morgan Burnell, Caleb
Hobart, and Eric Krenz.
“Our district swimmers finished their season so strong
and with mostly personalbest times,” said Coach
Rios. “It is always refreshing to see swimmers finish well. This group exceeded my expectations for fast swimming.”
Led by senior Lucas Hobart, the rest of the team chipped away at
mastering the basics and put in the yardage to establish a strong
base. They learned about the importance of attitude and teamwork,
while evaluating the significance of being a follower, not a fan, of
Jesus Christ.
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athletics
Entire Team Contributes to
Success of Men’s Royals Basketball
Lady Royals Reach Milestones
in a Transition Year
It was another great year for the CVCA Men’s basketball team as
the team finished with a record of 18 wins and 8 losses. This year’s
squad finished second in the PAC Conference and had an exciting
tournament run as they took their number two seed to the district
finals at Stow High School, before falling to state ranked Cleveland
Central Catholic. The Royals played tough throughout the season
that included a late season upset of conference champion Canton
Timken and three very good tournament wins against Field,
Cleveland Collinwood, and Akron Hoban. The undersized Royals
made up for their deficiencies with tough gritty play and determination which made them an entertaining team to watch.
The 2013-14 basketball season was a transition year for the Lady
Royals’ team. The team returned one senior and one other starter
while welcoming a new coach. Coach Robinson was looking forward to beginning to implement his vision, style, and culture for
Lady Royals’ basketball. He was also excited about the opportunity
that the returning players would have to step into new roles.
Though the growth that the program demonstrated this year did
not translate into wins all the time, the team definitely developed
and improved as the year went on. A major influx of freshman this
year allowed the team to have a JV program again. This addition
will aid in not only the development of those 15 freshmen, but also
the program as a whole. As the season progressed, the girls really
began to grow closer as teammates and buy into the philosophy
that team success is all about the process.
Several players were presented with post season recognition from
both the PAC Conference and the District and All-State teams.
Junior Michael Peters was a first Team PAC conference selection,
First Team All North East Inland District, and Special Mention
All-Ohio selection. Michael also led the team in scoring (18.7 ppg)
and rebounding (6.2 rpg). Senior Marty Lee was a first team PAC
selection, and a member of the North East Inland All-District
Team as a Special Mention while scoring 11.2 ppg, 1.2 assist per
game, and shooting 80% from the free throw line. Senior Terry
Moorer was also selected to the PAC Honorable Mention team
and was also an All-District Special Mention honoree who scored
8.1 ppg,, dished out 2 apg, and shot 35% from the 3 point line.
A number of other fine players made big contributions to
the success of the team this season. Seniors Mo Dorrell,
who played a big role in providing great defense and
rebounding, Andre Harris, who finished strong and
had a great tournament, and Akil Brazier all made
vital contributions throughout the season. Several
other players were significant members of the
team including juniors Luke
Peters (9.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg) and
Jeff Britton (4.8 ppg, 4
rpg), who shot 36% from
the three point line, and
sophomore Nate Peters
who scored 2.8 ppg for the
Royals.
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Senior Ashley Tyna reached some significant milestones in her
career this season as well. She scored her 1,000th point in the first
game of the year and also broke the single-game scoring record with
47 points against Kenmore. Lastly, Ashley broke the CVCA career
scoring mark with 1,331 points. This accomplishment was especially exciting as she was able to break the record in front of the home
fans. The Lady Royals finished the season playing very competitive
basketball and having a very good showing in their post-season loss
to Laurel. With much excitement as the program moves forward,
many girls are hungry and committed to improving during the off
season. Also, the addition of a freshman team next year will provide
continual growth to Lady Royals’ basketball.
GO ROYALS!
athletics
CVCA Hockey Team Prepares for
a Bright Future
The 2013-2014 season saw many new faces wearing the royal and
white. The team’s youth and inexperience showed through at times
as the team skated to a 5-18 record in the top division of Greater
Cleveland High School Hockey League. Ten new players took the
ice as the varsity team suited up a record 19 skaters, the most in
school history. Currently, 25 players participate in the program.
Royals’2013-14 Bowling
Grows to Two Teams
Having graduated six seniors from last year’s squad, CVCA Royals’
bowling team leaders were unsure how much the team would grow
this year. God amazed us by doubling our numbers and adding
enough girls to the team to create our first girls’ squad. What an
incredible experience this year as we re-built our boys’ team with
seniors Brandon Hartel, Connor Holloway, and Sam Broadus and
started a girls’ team with seniors Lauren Fishel and Codi Oster to
lead the squads!
The boys finished 5-9 as they faced some formidable teams in
Green, Nordonia, and Ellet. With only four returning players, the
Royals improved quickly in a short period of time. The boys’ varsity squad was led by seniors Hartel, Holloway, and Broadus; junior
Joey DiBiasio; sophomore Nick Armstrong; and freshman Will
Seiple. The JV boys enjoyed a runner-up finish at league tournaments and finished 6-6 for the season.
The Lady Royals were absolutely amazing as they finished 8-7 for
the season. The starting varsity roster included senior Fishel; junior
Riana Pogue; sophomore Kendyll Kowalski; and freshmen Julie
Gorbach, Maddie Cowley, and Hannah Knapp. They improved so
quickly that they enjoyed a fourth-place finish at DII sectionals and
were able to move onto districts, where they finished 12th overall at
districts. What an accomplishment for a team that only began on
November 1!
We are excited about our future as we have many young players rising and improving their games. Next year will be a true growing
phase as we work to improve our freshmen and sophomore players.
We are very thankful to Stonehedge Bowling Center for hosting us
again this year and to Jim Mansfield and his staff who graciously
offered extra bowling time to our team.
The team was led by seniors Ben Risma, Andrew Pruitt, and Paul
Heisey. In his first year of hockey, Ben Risma made an immediate
impact, providing outstanding leadership to the young Royals’ team.
Andrew Pruitt, a four-year varsity letterman, demonstrated the physical play that has been the hallmark of his career. Andrew also played
a key leadership role. Paul Heisey capped his senior season as one of
the team’s leading scorers and the unanimous recipient of the
Mighty In Spirit Award. This award goes to the player who best
exemplifies what it means to be a Royal displaying Christ-like character on and off the ice. Paul was selected to play in the Red
Division Senior All-Star Game at Quicken Loans Arena.
The junior class was well represented with seven players. Team captain Tucker Anderson, the team’s leading scorer and MVP, was
selected to the All-League and All-Division Teams for the third consecutive year. Moe Sloan backstopped the Royals in net, often keeping the team in games when they were outshot by the opposition.
Rounding out the juniors, Will Lowenkamp, Bowe Andrews, Sam
Dietrich, Norm Detrick, and goaltender Sam Sheldon contributed
to the season, showed outstanding improvement throughout the
year and are now poised for a strong senior season.
The sophomore class consisted of Josh Polanski, Tim Cuckow, and
Matt Greenwood. Josh, one of the
top scorers, was voted the team’s
top forward. Tim Cuckow also
had an excellent season and was
voted the team’s top defenseman. Matt Greenwood played
a dual role, switching from forward to defense, and showed
great improvement.
The Royals welcomed six new
freshmen. Hayden Dickerson,
named the team’s Rookie of the
Year, had an outstanding first
year. Nathan Dietrich, Tim
Foster, Shawn Morgan, David
Krickhan, and David Kovalsky
all demonstrated great
improvement throughout the
season. With these dedicated, hockey players,
CVCA’s future
looks bright!
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ROME
SOUTH CAROLINA
BRAZIL
HWAII
NORWAY
CREATED FOR FREEDOM
GRAND CANYON
j-term
J-TERM ADVENTURES
j-term
Learning About theWorld Beyond the Classroom
– Senior Skylar Dittrich
Often, the best lessons can only be taught through experiences, and experiences are certainly
what J-term trips offer. The trips are edifying, open to students of all grades, and eclectic.
This past year, students traversed Guatemala,
Gabrielle Martino
London, the Grand Canyon, Norway, Bermuda,
and far more.
Sophomore Gabrielle Martino enjoyed a previous
trip to the Dominican Republic so much that she
returned this year on her second trip! She spent her
time working on a new building at the Doulos
Discovery School in Jarabacoa, grew closer to her
fellow classmates, learned Spanish through immersion, and stretched her cultural boundaries. “The
most interesting part was when we visited a monkey
jungle and got to zip-line through it,” Gabrielle happily states.“I got to do something I never thought
I’d do before.”
Senior Kristen Harris spent her J-term enjoying the
warmth of Greece and Italy while most of the student population braved sub-zero temperatures. She explored Italy, spent New Year’s Eve at
the Coliseum, saw the Pope on New Year’s Day, and – perhaps most memorably – ate
authentic Italian gelato and braved the bustling shopping districts of Italy and Greece. But
on top of all the cultural experiences, Kristen also reveled in the chance to explore Biblical
hot spots, such as the actual ruins of places the apostle Paul visited. “I can’t think of a better
way to have spent my J-term than on this trip with the people I got to know,” enthuses
Kristen. “It’s amazing how travel can really
bring you together.”
Matthew Tomich, Jordan Rajiah, and
Matt Baldessari
Senior Jordan Rajiah was given the opportunity to work with CVCA’s sister school E.I.P.G.
in Atibaia, Brazil, where he helped sponsor and
run a summer camp for young children.
During his time there, Jordan learned basic
Portuguese, how to communicate nonverbally,
and what it means to be a leader. To Jordan,
the most interesting part of the trip was “discovering how I rely on myself in a ‘foreign’ situation.” Through this trip, Jordan learned a lot
about his own human nature, and when asked
what lesson he would like to share, Jordan
immediately responds, “When you love everyone, you are everyone.”
J-term trips allow students to learn about the world beyond
the classroom, and many of the students returning have
discovered more about themselves and the way God
works in the world than they thought possible. Those
universal lessons learned make these J-term trips
truly worth attending.
CEO: AValuable and
Memorable Experience
In an increasingly competitive world
where job experience is practically a college prerequisite, CVCA understands the
importance of dabbling in prospective
fields and the unique learning and networking opportunities offered to students
by these experiences. Career Experience
Opportunities (CEOs) allow Juniors and
Seniors to shadow people in their prospective job fields – and in this race to meet
the real world head on, anything goes.
Students this past J-term learned from
engineers, writers, doctors, and more.
Senior Taylor Dittrich was thrilled to
shadow materials engineers at SD Myers
and says this experience has “helped
affirm what I’ve always known I want to
do.” Senior Aaron Chizmar was able to
spend his J-term in Africa, learning more
about the international mission field in a
trip he recounts as “insightful.”
Leah Chizmar
Even a disliked CEO still saves valuable
time and money that could have been
wasted on a potential career that the student discovers isn’t for him, so whatever
way you put it, CEOs appear to offer students so many advantageous experiences
that it seems limiting not to give one a go.
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fine arts
Experiencing the 911 Memorial
Performing at the Morgan Stanley Presbyterian Children’s Hospital
CVCA Music Students Take on NYC
Members from The Royal Ringers, Chamber Singers and Concert Choir
groups recently traveled to New York City on tour. While there, they performed for the Nishuane Fine Arts School in Montclair, New Jersey and the
Morgan Stanley Presbyterian Children’s Hospital. They toured Times
Square, The Empire State
Building, and the 911
Memorial and ate at some
super fun restaurants like
Bubba Gumps, Hard
Rock Café, Ellen’s
Stardust Diner, John’s
Pizzaria, and Carlos’
Bakers from TLC’s show
“The Cake Boss” They
also saw the Broadway shows “Newsies” and “Wicked.” They took a
Broadway class with performers from Wicked, learned a lot about life as a
Broadway performer, and met many of the leads from the shows.
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Here’s what the students had to say about
their memorable trip:
“I liked the city feel and the little shops everywhere.”
– Charissa Ricker
“ I learned that even when you see a huge city (like
from the top of the Empire State Building) it is still
super small compared to the world our God created
for us.”
– Katelynn Justice
“The 911 Memorial was very emotional for everyone.”
– Jared Wills
“The street food was great and I loved the business
of the city.”
– Caleb Lichty
“I learned and saw firsthand how much the world
needs bright lights for Christ everywhere.”
– Yukari Becker
student life
Outstanding Senior Scholars
CVCA is very proud to announce Joy Schaeffer and Skylar Dittrich as National Merit
Scholar Finalists.
Joy Schaeffer: “I have officially accepted cadetship at West Point, the United States
Military Academy, and will leave to go to new cadet basic training in the beginning of
July. I hope to go into either law or medicine. Currently, I am involved in cross country and track, as well as Fellowship of Christian Athletes at CVCA. Outside of school,
I participate in public speaking competitions, and am an attorney for the Strongsville
Mock Trial Team.”
Skylar Dittrich: My top three colleges are Emory University, Tulane University, and
Washington University in St. Louis. I have been accepted to all three. I have played
varsity tennis and enjoyed CVCA’s art programs throughout all my years here. I plan
to study abroad in college and become fluent in Spanish. I would like to study international business and writing, and hopefully I will write novels someday in the future.
My“Trip of a Lifetime”
– Senior Evan Sheehan
Senior’s Summer Video Featured in State
of California Ad Campaign
Last summer, I went to California on vacation with my classmate Drew
Gasser, my mom (Kathy Jones Parker ’86), and my uncle (Bruce Jones ’81). We
spent a week touring the state in an RV, camping in Yosemite National Park
and gold country, and visiting San Fransisco. Over the course of the trip, I
filmed our adventure and put
together a video of
our experience
titled “California:
The Trip of a
Lifetime 2013.” I
never thought the
video would get
any attention when
I uploaded it to
Vimeo in the fall.
Months later, I received an email from “Visit California,” the state’s tourism
board, about possibly using the video, that they had found on Vimeo, in an
ad campaign called Dream365. Mr. Rostedt helped me work out the business
side of things, and “Visit California” decided to use it for their ad on
YouTube’s homepage in
February.
I was shocked that the video
went so far. It was just a video
of a family vacation. Visit
California’s interest was completely unexpected.
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development
K NGDOM FUND
Less than
30% to go!
How your gift Helps…
$260,000 GOAL
For the last two school years, we have named our Annual Fund the KINGDOM
FUND. It is a key part of continuing CVCA’s mission of Educating and Cultivating
Servants for Christ by providing support for need-based financial aid.
100%
Your gift is critical in promoting academic excellence and developing Christian character in a distinctively Christian environment at CVCA.
80%
90%
70%
Many of you have generously given this school year. Thank you! We are within
$78,000 of our $260,000 goal for the 2013-2014 school year. Each gift is important
and, together, we can reach our goal!
60%
50%
Please use the envelope provided to send your tax-deductible gift today!
Your participation
makes a difference!
REMAINING
40%
30%
20%
ALUMNI
FRIENDS
GRANDPARENTS
10%
PARENTS
Questions? Contact Ryan Crocker [email protected]
The 2014 Golf Classic
A fun afternoon and great
way to support CVCA!
THREE EASY STEPS:
1) Get a foursome together
2) Pick Scramble or Best Ball format
3) Sign-up as a Royal or President’s Sponsor
Net proceeds will benefit need-based
financial aid for the 2014-15 school year.
SCHEDULE:
11:00 a.m. Registration and Driving Range
11:30 a.m. Buffet Lunch
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Dinner immediately following golf
Questions? Contact Ryan Crocker at
[email protected]
14 WINTER 2014 • THE TRUMPETER
ECHOES alumni news
&
Congratulations
Celebrations:
ENGAGEMENTS:
Katie Defer ’11 to Kyle Gerycz ’09; wedding May 2014
WEDDINGS:
7-20-13
8-11-13
10-4-13
10-5-13
Class Notes:
1970s
Several from the Class of ’78
gather occasionally to re-connect. Their most recent meeting was in Scottsdale, Arizona,
near Carol’s home. Thanks for
sharing this photo, Karen!
Elaine Weaver ’03 to Jordan Raker
Josh Kontur ’09 to Lauren Aey
Anton Gorkavchuk ’05 to Jenna Storad
Destinee Stark ’09 to Aaron Jackson
BIRTHS:
Danielle (Thomas) Burkholder ’96 and Andre: son, Roran
Vaughn, born July 27, 2013.
Lauren (Woods) Cajuste ’01 and Brandon: twins, Mila Grey and
Malachi Henry, born August 29, 2013.
Hannah (Workman) Young ’01 and Jon: son, Christian
Jamison, born March 3, 2014.
Megan (Montgomery) ’04 and Nathan ’04 Flaker: daughter,
Nora Grace, born September 27, 2013.
Ashley (Ellis) Milligan ’03 and Paul: son, Grady Richard, born
November 7, 2013.
Mary (Lilly) Lawther ’05 and Jeff: daughter, Kendra Grace, born
January 1, 2013.
Class Reunions:
Coordinators are needed for many 2014 class reunions. Contact
the Alumni Office for class contact information and other helps.
Information is available from Mary Taylor, Alumni Relations
Coordinator, at 330-929-0575, ext. 402 or [email protected].
CLASS
2009
2004
1999
1994
1989
1984
1979
1974
REUNION
COORDINATOR
. . . . . .5-year . . . . .Coordinator, Destinee (Stark) Jackson
. . . . .10-year . . . . .Coordinator needed
. . . . .15-year . . . . .Coordinator needed
. . . . .20-year . . . . .Coordinator, Jessica (Reno) Burkholder
. . . . .25-year . . . . .Elizabeth (Berry) Smith and Dante Boccuzzi
. . . . .30-year . . . . .Coordinator needed
. . . . .35-year . . . . .Coordinator needed
. . . . .40-year . . . . .Coordinator needed
Karen (Heasley) Coffey, Lynn
(Bauer) Mosher, Carol (Hrubic)
Sauder and Julie (Cook) Estes
1980s
Sonja (Gurley) Davis ’88
writes: “We recently moved
from Marysville, Ohio (where my
husband Dan was employed by
Honda of America) to
Mooresville, North Carolina
when Dan took a new job at
Ingersoll Rand. I’m homeschooling our three children and have
enjoyed house hunting in a
warmer climate!”
1990s
Danielle (Thomas) Burkholder
’96 writes: “It wasn’t until I read
through the last Trumpeter that
I realized I hadn’t sent a birth
announcement for our newest
addition. We welcomed another
boy, Roran Vaughn, on July 27,
2013. Our oldest (boy) and middle (girl) both wanted a boy, so
that worked out! Roran was a
whopping 8 lbs., 15oz. at birth,
which still amazes me. He is
keeping to the trend of being a
big boy, already weighing as
much at five months as the others did closer to the one year
mark. He is a content baby,
making life a bit easier for this
mama of three. However, life
with three (and homeschooling)
seems to be busier than ever.
We are very blessed and wouldn’t change any of God’s plans
for us. I have been through
many ups and downs throughout my life, especially my adult
life, and I have learned the
sooner I find God in a situation,
the better. I hope and pray that
you all are finding Him, too. May
He bless you and keep you.”
2000s
Patrick McGlone ’00 and family, with children Wyatt (age
five), Levi (age two), and April2014-expected baby, are living
in Akron, where Patrick is in
sales operations with McMasterCarr Supply Company. Patrick
has a BS in electrical engineering tech (reusable energy), a BA
from The University of Akron,
and an MBA from American
Intercontinental University.
Andrew Weaver ’00, a 2004
graduate of The Ohio State
University with a BS in business
administration (2009 MBA), and
his wife Nicole are both
employed by the University of
California-Los Angeles (UCLA),
where Andrew is a senior financial analyst.
Stay in Touch! CVCA desires to maintain an accurate database to stay in touch with alumni and provide contact information for class reunions. Please notify us at
330-929-0575, ext. 402 with updates (address, phone, e-mail) or submit your data online by completing the form in the “Alumni” section of the CVCA website.
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alumni
Lauren (Woods) Cajuste ’01
writes: “On August 29, 2013, my
husband and I welcomed our
twins, Mila Grey and Malachi
Henry. They are truly a blessing
and a miracle. Born small but
mighty, they are happy and
healthy – and keep us on our
toes. We look forward to their
new discoveries and the joy
that comes with counting our
blessings two by two these
days!”
Hannah (Workman) Young
’01 and husband Jon (CVCA’s
athletic director) welcomed
Christian Jamison on March 3,
2014. He joins sister Brooklyn
(age two) in the Young family.
Ashley (Ellis) Milligan ’03 and
her husband Paul welcomed
Grady Richard Milligan on
November 7, 2013.
Congratulations!
Seth Taylor ’03 has accepted a
position on the coaching staff at
the University of Toledo after
three years as assistant
women’s soccer coach at
Division II California Baptist
University in Riverside,
California. During his time with
CBU, the team won two
PacWest Conference titles and
two NCCAA National
Championships with a 48-9-3
record during this time. Before
CBU, Seth spent two seasons as
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Alum Returns Home After Law School
David Hamilton ’02, a graduate of The University of Akron
and the Thomas M. Cooley Law
School, recently visited CVCA
and reconnected with faculty
and staff. David is currently an
assistant city prosecutor for the
city of Akron. In addition to his
busy work schedule and his
many civic involvements, David
plans to invest some time with
the students at CVCA. Thank
you, David!
assistant women’s soccer coach
at Ohio Dominican University,
where he earned a master’s
degree in education, graduating
in 2011. Seth looks forward to
returning to Ohio, where he will
be first assistant to Head Coach
Brad Evans in one of Mid
America Conference’s top
women’s soccer programs.
with a BA in psychology and
Spanish, she earned a Master of
Education in 2008 and is
employed as a Spanish teacher
at SouthWestern City Schools.
Hannah (Hill) Shevel ’04 lives
in Denver, Colorado, where she
Elaine Weaver ’03 married
Jordan Raker on July 20, 2013,
and makes her home in the
Columbus area. A 2007 graduate of The Ohio State University
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Alumna Serves as Communications
Coordinator with New Media Ministry
Hannah (Rybka) Nitz ’06 is serving as Communications
Coordinator for Authentic Intimacy, a women’s media ministry cofounded by authors Dr. Juli Slattery and Linda Dillow. Hannah, a
graduate of Bluffton University with a major in Social Work,
earned a MA in Social Work from The University of Akron.
Comfortably employed as a social worker in the Akron area, she
wasn’t initially interested in the opportunity presented by her
cousin, Dr. Juli (Rybka) Slattery, to join the team with Authentic
Intimacy, but she and husband, Caleb ’04, sought God’s direction
and clearly felt His leading to accept the challenge to join the
staff of this new international ministry that focuses on intimacy
with God and intimacy in marriage. Hannah is now busy handling
all the marketing and communications, running their website,
designing brochures and writing for the Authentic Intimacy blog.
With today’s technology, she is able to handle most tasks from
her home in Akron, with only occasional trips to Colorado for
meetings with the staff and to take part in live podcasts. Hannah
also has opportunity to plan and speak at scheduled conferences
in the U.S. and around the world, as the ministry has been invited
to share with audiences in New Zealand and other countries.
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Listen to a daily two-minute Authentic Intimacy spot on Moody
Radio and subscribe to their weekly podcast Java with Juli. You
can also see other resources, books, and blogs on their website,
authenticintimacy.com. Follow the Authentic Intimacy Facebook
page and watch for news of an upcoming seminar in the
Northeast Ohio area in September.
Dr. Juli Slattery (former CVCA student, class of 1988), a clinical
psychologist, author, speaker, and
broadcast media professional,
served three years as co-host with
Focus on the Family before being
led to co-found Authentic Intimacy
and serve as president of this ministry to women. Juli was elected to
the Board of Trustees of Moody
Bible Institute in May 2013 and currently serves as the first woman
member on the Board. Her newest
book co-authored with Dannah
Gresh, Pulling Back the Shades, and
the women’s Bible study book co-authored with Linda Dillow,
Passion Pursuit, are both available from Moody Publishers.
alumni
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
“Animated”Alumni
Congratulations to James Newland ’07, who was on the Disney
team that contributed to the success of Frozen – winner of both
the Golden Globe and the
Academy Award for the Best
Animated Feature Film. James
shares: “It’s really fun to hear how
much people are enjoying the
movie. It makes all those late
nights, sitting in front of a computer, worth it.” He is currently
working on Big Hero 6, an action
comedy adventure set in San
Fransokyo, inspired by a Marvel
property. The film is scheduled to
be released on November 7, 2014.
works as a school counselor.
Married to Joshua Shevel, they
have a two-year-old son, Peter
James, born November 25,
2011. Hannah has a degree in
counseling from Denver
Seminary, where her husband is
completing his Master of
Divinity while serving as a chaplain in the Army Reserves.
Jackie (Parham) Casanova ’04
writes: “A lot has changed for
me since 2004. I pursued a
degree as a surgical technologist and found it to be a fantastic start to a career in the medical field. I was hired at the
Cleveland Clinic in 2006 and
went back to school to get my
BSN. I then specialized in surgical nursing and kidney transplant until 2013. I am currently
finishing my MBA focused in
health administration and managing a nursing unit of 32 surgical nurses. We specialize in ENT,
head and neck, facial reconstruction, and plastic surgery –
including facial transplantation.
God has blessed me with a
wonderful husband, Aaron,
whom I married in 2011 and a
career that I love! Thank you to
all CVCA faculty who helped me
along my journey! Miss you all!”
Sebastien Dauby '04 writes:
“Having completed pilot training with the USAF in early 2012,
I have been stationed at
McGuire AFB in central New
Jersey for about two years. It
Julia Rothenbuhler ’09 graduated from Biola University in
December 2013 with a BA in cinema and media arts and a minor
in art and Biblical studies. She
interned with Nickelodeon’s
Dora and Friends: into the City in
the fall of 2013 and is now
employed full time with
Nickelodeon Animation Studio in
Burbank, California. She works as
a design assistant on Shimmer
and Shine, a newly crafted Nick
Jr. show set to debut next year.
has been great traveling the
world in the KC-10 tanker aircraft (air refueling). Missions
having ranged from parts of
Europe, such as Azores, Spain,
Italy, and Germany, to the four
corners of the United States.
really likes music, Cheerios, and
apples from her grandpa’s
orchard. We are so thankful and
happy to be parents to such a
joyful, energetic girl.”
I’ve also been deployed three
times supporting operations in
Afghanistan. It is always a pleasure to read The Trumpeter
when it arrives in the mail and
hope to make it to my class
reunion this year.”
Zachary Bohler ’05, currently
serving as youth pastor at the
North Olmsted Friends Church,
has recently moved with his
family to Berea. Zach is pursuing his M.Div. at Asbury
Theological Seminary.
Anton Gorkavchuk ’05, graduate of The University of Akron
with a BS/BA, shares: “I was
blessed to marry the girl of my
dreams, Jenna Storad, October
4, 2013, in the Outer Banks.”
Mary (Lilly) Lawther ’05
writes: “Kendra Grace was born
at 3:49 a.m. on New Year’s Day,
2013. She was 7 pounds, 12
ounces, 20.5 inches long. She
Dan Murray ’06 writes: “I have
recently accepted an offer to
start my PhD in the Cognitive
Developmental Social program
at Wayne State University, one
of the premier research universities in the nation. In addition
to having four years of tuition
waived, being hired as a TA will
also provide a small living
stipend and benefits. Also, I am
in formation with a religious
order called the Anglican Order
of Preachers, and I plan to take
the habit of a novice in August
at a liturgy in New Mexico. My
wife and I will be moving to the
Detroit area this summer.”
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Bike Tour to Raise Awareness
Jon Forsythe ’12 and four of his Moody Bible Institute classmates have purposed to raise awareness and funds to combat
human trafficking worldwide.
Calling themselves the
Freedom Riders, they are planning their first bike tour for the
summer of 2014 (May 27 to July
11) with a route that spans
from Savannah, Georgia to San
Francisco, California. In addition
to their desire to combat this
atrocity, they plan to share the good news of the Gospel in
towns across the country. Partnering with The A21 Campaign,
they look forward to providing hope and rescue for many.
Jon’s brother Jacob ’11 has joined the team as their physical
and nutritional advisor, using his studies in exercise science at
Cedarville University to advise the team on nutrition and
route planning. To see more information and to follow their
journey, visit their website at freedomriderssite.com.
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alumni
Destinee (Stark) Jackson ’09
shares: “I got married to my
best friend on October 5, 2013,
and in 2014 I started my business, Destinee Stark
Royal Mergers
When two hearts become one,
and both graduated from
CVCA, it’s a “ROYAL” Merger –
now numbering 118!
(logo by
Michelle
LaNasa ’05)
All Royal
Mergers
received a
Valentine’s
Day card from
CVCA with a poem by CVCA
faculty member Van Misheff.
Newest Royal Mergers include:
• Elizabeth (Engle) ’09 and
Matt ’99 Fleagle
• Rebecca (Stover) ’10 and
Andrew ’09 Hoffman
• Matti (Pribanick) ’07 and
Josh ’07 Kopcsik
• Joy (Talbott) ’11 and Callen
’10 Oster
• Tricia (Spontarelli) ’09 and
Ben ’09 Speas
Photography, where I specialize
in lifestyle portraiture and eventually weddings. I am looking
for a studio space for my business and also working at an
insurance agency as an administrative assistant. My husband
Aaron is a tech in the emergency department of Akron
General Medical Center in Stow
and is in nursing school at
Aultman College of Nursing. We
have two German shepherds
Lauren Aey in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. They currently
live in Pittsburgh.
Josh Kontur ’09 graduated in
May 2013 from Indiana
Wesleyan University with a
degree in athletic training and
started graduate school at the
University of Pittsburgh, pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy. On August 11, he married
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Alumni in Ministry Cross Paths in Zambia
Joell Maisano ’09 writes: “For the entirety of this year, I
am working in Lusaka, Zambia, with International Justice
Mission (IJM), a human rights organization staffed with
lawyers, investigators, and aftercare professionals who
commit their lives to protecting the poor from violent
forces of abuse and oppression. This field office in particular specializes in land grabbing cases in which widows
and/or orphans have experienced theft, been deprived
of money or shelter, or been neglected in other ways by
the administrator of their deceased caretaker’s estate.
These cases are prevalent in this area and can take years
of battling and persevering to actually reach resolution.
I have stepped into the communications intern role, meaning I have the job of interviewing
clients, photographing them, and composing stories to be sent back to the headquarters in the
United States where they may be used to tell others about our work. This position allows me to
harness my love for storytelling and put it to use for something profound: to declare good news.
Sharing our cases with people in the States is declaring good news because it tells the victims that
they deserve to be heard, and it proves to the watching world that justice for the poor is possible.
In my time here, I have been able to connect with another CVCA alum, Jonathan Weaver ’02. My
Spanish teacher, Mrs. Laura (Weaver) Chadima ’97, a Facebook friend after I graduated in 2009,
saw a post about my trip and connected me to her brother Jonathan, who flies planes for missionaries with Flying Mission here in Zambia. We both coincidentally attend a small International Baptist
Bible study in the heart of the city, a nice little oasis of familiarity in this foreign place. God is blessing the work of our hands in our individual missions, and I am constantly encouraged as I see His
peace sustain me in such an emotionally taxing and uncertain season of life. He is a kind Father, and
He gives good gifts to His faithful ones, like a friendly connection with the same roots to home!”
Alumni Athletes
Re-connect
Men’s BASKETBALL ALUMNI met during Christmas break.
Thank you, Bob Mosteller ’76, for photos of a fun evening!
SWIM TEAM ALUMNI gathered during Christmas break to
work out with CVCA swimmers and stay in shape for their
college teams. Pictured are Zach Reuther, Malone
University; Kelly Ormond ’11, Wheaton College; Laura Nice
’10, Westminster College; Renee Ormond ’12, Messiah
College; Eric Krenz ’16. Thank you, Coach Heather (Bailey)
Rios ’89, for the photos!
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and two cats and hope to
expand our family in the next
couple of years.” Photo courtesy
of Eric & Christy Photographers
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The CVCA Athletic Department hosted a dinner and special program to honor the 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame class of inductees on
December 20, 2013. This event, preceding the boys’ varsity basketball game, was attended by the inductees, their families and friends,
and coaches. Highlights of the inductees’ achievements appear below. Congratulations to each one!
Art McMahon ’95 and Coach Greg McDivitt
Elyse Etapa ’03 and Coach Bill Stalnaker
Tim Carroll ’06 and Coach Jay Peters
Ben Zemanski ’06 and Coach Jason Spodnik ’88
ART MCMAHON ’95 – Basketball
TIM CARROLL ’06 – Basketball and Football
1st – pts./game – 44
5th – career pts. – 1057
7th – assists/season – 106; 4.6/game
9th – avg. pts./season – 20.0/463 total pts.
3 pt. %/ season – 42.3
Basketball
2nd – career points – 1208
2005 Honorable Mention All Ohio
5th – pts./season – 463
4th – rebounds/season – 10.4/game
7th – FG %/season – 158/257 – 61%
Avg. pts./career – 15.1
From Art: “I have been working at Quisqueya Christian School in
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, since January of 2008. Right after college, I had
the opportunity to work in Haiti for a year. I returned to the States
but always had a desire to return to Haiti. That door was opened
clearly to me toward the end of 2007. God has continued to allow
me to use basketball as a ministry tool. I have coached the varsity
team at QCS the past five seasons. During this time, we have had the
opportunity to play in tournaments in Haiti and in the Dominican
Republic. For two years, I coached a semi-professional team in Portau-Prince. Basketball is huge in Haiti and is growing very quickly.
“On a personal note, I had the great fortune of meeting my wife
Miquette at QCS five years ago, and we were married in 2011. This
past June, the Lord blessed us with our first child, Max. We are
reminded daily of how blessed we are! I do not know how long we
will serve the Lord at QCS. I know that He has been so faithful to me
and to my wife. (Miquette runs a sponsorship program called
TeacHaiti with 300 children in the program.) We are blessed each
day by our amazing family and mission opportunity to serve Him.”
ELYSE (BOGUSZ) ETAPA ’03 – Basketball
1st Team All-Pac two years
3rd – 3 pt. %/season – 49.3%
4th – career points – 1036
7th, 8th – most points in a game – 27, 26
1st Team Tri-County
3rd, 8th – 3 pt./season – 34, 26
9th career avg. – 12.04
8th, 9th – steals/season – 78, 77
From Elyse: “During my time at Ashland, I was given the opportunity
to come back to CVCA and become the assistant women’s basketball
coach under Bill Stalnaker, who was my coach and like a second
father to me. So not only was I able to be back in CVCA and the wonderful environment there, but I was also able to be a part of the girls’
lives. I truly learned a lot from them, and it was an amazingly joyous
time in my life. I was the assistant for four years from 2007-2011.”
7th – rebounds in a season – 9.3 (’05-’06)
2006 Honorable Mention All Ohio
Football
2nd – career receptions – 30 recs. 626 yards, 11 TDs
7th – receiving per season – 16 rec. 303 yds., 1 TD (2005)
2nd – receiving per game – 5 rec. 113 yds. (2005)
From Tim: “After graduation from The University of Akron, I found
myself back at CVCA as an assistant boys’ basketball coach. This current position provides me with the two things I enjoy the most: seeing young men grow, mature, and transform into adults; and basketball. I genuinely believe that God has placed basketball in my life so
that I can use it as a tool to help deliver His message to young people who otherwise would not be open to hearing it.”
BEN ZEMANSKI ’06 – Soccer
2004 1st Team All State & All Midwest
2005 All American
5th, 6th – goals in a season – 21, 20
3rd – assists in a season – 16 (2004)
4th, 7th – season scoring – 36, 28 points
2005 1st Team All State & All Midwest
5th – career goals – 52
4th – career assists – 30
4th – career scoring – 82 points
From Ben: “CVCA will forever be a special place for me. It is where I
accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. Christ led me from CVCA to The
University of Akron, and now to Portland where I am fortunate
enough to play soccer professionally for the Portland Timbers. I live
each day knowing that I wouldn’t be here without Him. I train hard
every day because I don’t want the tools He has given me go to
waste. Both on and off the field, I try to emulate Him so that I can be
a role model for others and help them find Christ like I did. That is
why CVCA will always be a special place for me.”
Recognizing ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
and CHRIST-LIKE CHARACTER
WINTER 2014 • THE TRUMPETER 19
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
4687 Wyoga Lake Road
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44224
(330) 929-0575
www.cvcaroyals.org
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CONGRATULATIONS
ROYAL WRESTLERS!
Senior Tyler Maclellan ended his
CVCA career as State Champion.
Senior Jeff Hojnacki and Junior
Andy Dobben both placed fifth
in the state.
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