From: Christina Hardy, PR Coordinator 
Date:  Friday, May 22, 2009 
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College Heights Christian School art students received the first place overall at the Spring River Valley Conference Art Show.  Bringing home 18 medals in the individual categories:  Pencil :1st – Erika Liston, 2nd – Erika Liston, 3rd – Missy Sterling;  Charcoal: 1st – Mallory Green, 2nd – David Calandro;  Printmaking:  3rd - Keona Klein;  Acrylic Painting:  3rd – Mitchell Woolridge;  Oil Painting:  2nd – Brittany Eppright;  Watercolor: 2nd – Erika Liston;  Masterpiece Reproduction:  1st – Kaison Davis, 2nd – Brittany Eppright;  Fibers:  1st – Morgan Houdyshell, 2nd – Joel Armstrong; Computer Art:  3rd – Erika Liston;  2D Mixed Media: 1st – Brittany Eppright;  2D Miscellaneous: 1st – David Calandro; Best of Show 2D:  Brittany Eppright;  Best of Show 3D:  Brittany Eppright.

College Heights competed in 12 of 30 categories at the competition.  Other CHCS participants were: Kirsten Ward, Mark Stanley, Lea Sorrick, Hannah Dalton, Joy Calef, Chelsea Gustafson, Zach Davis, Spencer Ming, and Katy Kaminsky. 

For More Information:
Tracy Nichols, Instructor
417-782-4114

From: Christina Hardy, PR Coordinator 
Date:  Monday, May 18, 2009 
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LOCAL STUDENT TO ATTEND STATE LEVEL MISSOURI SCHOLARS ACADEMY
 
Josh Aleckson, a College Heights Christian School 10th grader, has been chosen to participate in the Missouri Scholars Academy, as one of only 330 students from across the state.  The three-week academy for students ready to begin their Junior year will be held on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia. 
 
The Missouri Scholars Academy was established to provide educational experiences and enrichment opportunities which may differ significantly from those provided in the more traditional high school setting.  The program is based on the premise that Missouri’s gifted youth must be provided with special opportunities for learning and personal development in order for them to realize their full potential. The Academy’s curriculum gives participants to choose one major course of study and one minor academic field with personal and social dynamics classes.  
 

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

From: Christina Hardy, PR Coordinator
Date:  Friday, May 15, 2009  
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Recently, the following music students from College Heights Christian School earned 1 ratings on their solos and ensembles at District contest and participated in the State Music contest in Columbia, Missouri.    

Kolton Babb, Kelsi Bodine, Kristin Boyer, Ethan Clouse, Lindsey Conner, Christie DeSonier, Cori Durnal, Amanda Hamilton,  Hayley Howerton, Jonathan James, Katie James, Carlye Junge, Jadeth Leib, Josiah Liston, Kendra McCullough, Audrey Mikhail, Sean Roycraft, Andrew Sauer, Hannah Snow, Jenny St. Clair, Brandy Taliaferro, Becca Thomas, D'Anna Waite, Madison Youngburg, & Zach Wilkins.    

Glenda Austin and Melissa Belk are vocal instructors and Todd Johnson is the instrumental instructor. 
 

For more information:
Glenda Austin, Instructor, 782-4114

From: Christina Hardy, PR Coordinator
Date: Monday, April 13, 2009
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HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SELECTED FOR STATE ACADEMIC HONOR

High school senior Rachel Michelle Calandro of College Heights Christian School has been selected for the 2009 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2009. The announcement was made by Daniel Lewis, principal at College Heights Christian School, Joplin, MO. Miss Calandro and the other 99 students will be recognized at a luncheon in Columbia on April 26th.


Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Schools across Missouri were invited to nominate candidates for this state wide recognition. The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had to first meet criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” which included ten “events” designed to assure the academic strength of the student. To meet the decathlon requirements, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,900, be ranked in the upper 10% of the class, and have taken upper level courses in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. The student must also have excellent attendance, be an exemplary school citizen, and be involved it the school activity program.

Jim L. King, Executive Director of the principals’ association, said, “Students who are selected to this program have taken a rigorous course of study and have maintained the highest academic standards. The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals wants to celebrate the achievement and success of these students and their schools.”

Rachel Calandro is the daughter of Christopher and Theresa Calandro of Joplin. Rachel holds a GPA of 4.0 with a score of 34 on her ACT and is expected to be Valedictorian. Her school activities include Cross Country, Track & Field, Drama, National Honor Society, Math League, Scholar’s Bowl, and Missions trips. Rachel has attended CHCS since 5th grade.


For Information:
Patty Kruse                        MASSP
417-782-4114 Ext. 235        573-445-5071

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