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Naval Academy Midshipman & CHA Alumnus Returns
for a Visit
Last year after graduation from Southwest Christian High School, I received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. I spent last summer enduring seven weeks of Plebe Summer (this is essentially an officer's equivalent to an enlisted man's "Boot Camp") and have now finished my first semester. I am pursuing an engineering degree with a Chinese minor and upon graduation, I will become a commissioned officer in the Navy. The Naval Academy is very difficult mentally, physically, and academically but I have been able to excel there thanks to the spiritual and scholastic instruction I received at Chapel Hill and later built on at Southwest Christian. Thank you to all those who have prayed for me as I know that none of this would have been possible without God's help. I encourage all of you to please pray for all American troops whether they are serving in the War on Terror abroad or are still training here in the U.S.
Very Respectfully,
Spencer Toy, Midshipman Fourth Class, United States Navy
(Pictured above: Spencer Toy with his former 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Houston; Spencer with one of his former CHA classmates, Chris Bernard).
Chris Bernard, CHA Alumnus and Staff Member
After graduating from Minnetonka High School in June of 2009, I spent my summer working full time at Chapel Hill Academy as their Maintenance Assistant. In late August, I headed out to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. After an interesting semester of many difficult challenges, I came home for a month to be with my family for Christmas break. I was also able to work for two weeks at Chapel Hill again. At Liberty, I plan to pursue a degree in business marketing with a potential Kinesiology minor. God has truly revealed Himself to me in many miraculous ways as I transitioned to a new life far away from the comforts of home and family. I would undoubtedly not be where I am at today if it were not for the Christian teachings that I received in my 5 years at CHA. I wish to thank each and every teacher who poured themselves into my life. Their ministry played a vital role in shaping me to become a stronger Christian. I appreciate all the prayers, thoughts, advice, and encouragement that everyone in the CHA family has offered me!
(Pictured: Chris with former CHA Classmate, Spencer Toy of the US Navy)
Reunion of the Class of 1994
LtoR (Back row): Josh Hamilton, Matt Hilden, Josh Morris, Andrew Pike, Julie (Voss) ????, Jared Carlson, Andy Norquist. (Front Row): Lera (Vasatka) ????, Jill Mikelson, Christine (Prentice) Person
December 19, 2008
Minneapolis, MN
The CHA 8th grade class of 1994 held their first ever reunion in Minneapolis. Nine out of the ten alums gathered to reconnect, meet spouses, recall fun times, and enjoy dinner.
Alumni attending were Twin Cities residents: Jared Carlson, Matt Hilden, Jill Mikelson, Josh Morris, Andy Nordquist, Andrew Pike, Christine (Prentice) Person, and Lera (Vasatka). Josh Hamilton flew in from Greeley, Colorado. Ryan Mielke of Boulder, Colorado was not able to attend. Julie (Voss), who attended 7th grade with the Class of '94, also joined the celebration.
A great time for all was reported and plans for their next reunion are already underway!