Date: Monday, October 20, 2008
P R E S S R E L E A S E For immediate release

COMMENDED STUDENT IN THE 2009 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR PROGRAM

College Heights Christian School announced that Senior Emily Beaver has been named a Commended Student in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. She placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

“Miss Beaver is a scholastically talented senior and is recognized for her exceptional academic potential,” commented a spokesperson for National Merit Scholarship Corporation. “Our nation’s pursuit of educational excellence can be furthered by publicly honoring outstanding students like Emily and by acknowledging the important role schools like College Heights Christian School play in fostering their development.”

Emily Beaver is the daughter of Douglas and Nina Beaver of Diamond.

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