Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
P R E S S R E L E A S E For immediate release

SEMI FINALIST IN THE 2009 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR PROGRAM

College Heights Christian School announced that Senior Rachel Calandro has been named a Semi-Finalist in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. She placed among the top one percent of more than 1.5 million students who took the PSAT. Miss Calandro will anticipate the announcement of the Finalist to be made later this school year.

“Miss Calandro is a scholastically talented senior and is recognized for her outstanding academic potential by her strong performance in this highly competitive program. The key role played by College Heights Christian School in Miss Calandro’s development is essential to the pursuit of educational excellence,” commented a spokesperson for National Merit Scholarship Corporation. “We hope that this recognition will enhance her educational opportunities and that she will continue to diligently pursue her professional goals.”

Rachel Calandro is the daughter of Christopher and Theresa Calandro of Joplin.

College Heights Christian School was started in 1978 with approximately 80 students. Today, CHCS has grown to nearly 600 students per year, set in a 140,000 square foot facility that includes 41 classrooms, representing 90 different churches in the 4-State area with nearly 700 total graduates over the past 30 years.

Both elementary and secondary programs are accredited by North Central Association (NCA). CHCS participates in MSHSAA Athletics, Academics and Fine Arts.

For Information:  Patty Kruse 417-782-4114 Ext. 235