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Crusader Alumnus Mattea Nelson Receives Academic All-American Honors
Mattea Nelson, finished her softball career as a Whitworth Pirate with Academic All-American Award! Congratulations, Mattea! We are very proud of you! Full Story Here ...
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Welcome Crusader Alumni – Class of 2023
NWCS welcomed 40 graduates into the Crusader Alumni Family on June 3, 2023. The ceremony started with the traditional "Pomp & Circumstance," played by the NWCS junior and senior high band, under the direction of Mr. Quindrey Davis. Mr. Roger ...
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In Memory of Connie (Shoberg) Rae, Class of 1956
NWCS Alum, Connie (Shoberg) Rae, Class of 1956, passed away on April 13, 2023, in Gig Harbor, WA. Connie was born in Spokane, WA on May 21, 1938. She and her husband, Dennis Rae, both graduated from Northwest Christian High ...
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Class of 1973 – Reunion August 12, 2023
1973 Class Reunion Date: August 12, 2023 Time: 12 noon until late. Includes lunch and dinner. Location: Kevin Baldwin's house on Hayden Lake, Idaho. Information and RSVP: Dan Roloff, danroloff@aol.com Kevin Baldwin, jkb@bccnmi.com ...
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Alumni Come Out On Top at Second Annual Alumni Softball Game
Players from past Northwest Christian softball teams joined together to play this year's varsity softball team in a friendly game on May 11th. The alumni team, coached by Mattea Nelson ('18), won the contest but Northwest Christian Crusaders, coached by ...
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NWCS Class Reunions
Hello Crusader Alumni!! It is never too early (or too late!) to start planning your class reunion. We are in need of volunteers to begin organizing and coordinating class reunions. Class reunions can occur any time, however traditionally graduating classes ...
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“I Never Would Have Imagined This!” Students and teachers bless the neighborhood around the Cedar Campus
In 2017 Cedar Campus Principal Chelsea Ginder had an idea. At that time, she was teaching a K/1 combination class and wanted a way for her students to bless the neighbors living near the campus. So her students made Christmas ...
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Welcome Back Bash
Don’t miss this NWCS all-school event Welcome Back Bash! Saturday, September 9, 1:00-3:00pm on the Lower Campus Join with the entire school community – students, parents, faculty, and staff from all campuses. It will be a time to reconnect, meet ...
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Honoring the Past While Ushering in the Future
Golden Crusaders – Class of 1972 On Saturday, June 4th, 2022, the Northwest Christian community celebrated graduation day at Turning Point Open Bible Church. Surrounded by family and friends, thirty-six young men and women said a final farewell to Northwest ...
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Ollie Moeckel – “I Can’t Say Enough About the Program!”
Sophomore Ollie Moeckel carries a full academic load. His schedule includes Economics, Spanish 2, Algebra 2, British Literature, Art, P.E., and Study Hall. What you would expect for a 16-year-old. What you may not expect, is that Ollie attends his ...
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Brian and Elise Stenberg – How the Lord Closed Doors and Opened Others
“For the first time we feel settled.” Teachers Brian and Elise Stenberg share how the Lord closed doors and opened others, leading them and their three daughters to Northwest Christian Schools. Brian and Elise Stenberg began their early married years ...
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Abby Lane, Class of 2018
Abby recently started her own business. From Abby's website: Hi y'all - Abby here! Welcome to Chérie Lane! I am so glad you are here! A little bit about me, I have always wanted to own my own business and ...
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Grandparents Chapel at NWCS Secondary
Last week was Grandparents Chapel at the Colbert Upper Campus! Students in grades 6-12 were thrilled to host their grandparents and give them a taste of what student life is like here at NWCS secondary. We also were so impressed ...
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Laura West (Class of 1996) Brings Her Energy, Enthusiasm, and Expertise Back to Campus.
This story is an excerpt from the Winter 2022 issue of the NWCS Newsletter. Would you like to receive a copy of the newsletter directly to your inbox? Sign me up! To read more stories like Laura's, click below to ...
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Living History Museum – 2022
Revolutionary War heroes and their opponents came alive during NWC's annual Living History Museum, where 5th grade student "statues" deliver original narrative interpretations of key players in our nation’s fight for independence. The monologues were presented in our gym with ...
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Theater Alumni Night
It was so good to welcome back our NWCS theater alumni! On Saturday, 12 March, 30 alumni from the classes of 1975-2021 came to see one another and enjoy an awesome performance of our current spring musical, Newsies. Mr. Rick ...
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In Memory of Willard Johnson, Class of 1955
Willard Johnson was born February 27, 1937 in Duror Illinois, and passed away in California on February 18, 2022. Willard transferred to NWC as a Senior in September of 1954 from Spring Arbor, Michigan. He was active in basketball and ...
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In Memory of Paul Ziegler, Former Student 1967-1970
Paul passed onto his great creator on January 22, 2022, due to a serious illness just before his 69th birthday. Paul was survived by his father, Gerald Ziegler, his two sons, Scott and Brian, three grandchildren, a sister, Debra, and ...
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Spiritual Emphasis Month at Secondary Chapels
This year, Northwest Christian Secondary School expanded their traditional Spiritual Emphasis Week into a Spiritual Emphasis Month! The Secondary team was blessed to have Kenney Bahr from North Church take part in our Chapels this month. He kicked off the ...
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NWCS Spokane Scholars – 2022
Since 1993, the Spokane Scholars Foundation has recognized excellence in academic performance by our regions' high school seniors by providing an annual venue for the community to bring these superstar scholars together top acknowledge and praise them for their achievements ...
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In Memory of Timothy Orrin, Class of 1981
Timothy LeRoy Orrin Sr. passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington. Tim was born in Spokane, Washington on August 21, 1963, to Phillip and Peggy Orrin. He spent his childhood in Spokane ...
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In Memory of Mark Dresback, Class of 1977
Mark Vernon Dresback, age 62, of Spokane, passed away November 4, 2021, of a heart attack. Mark was born on June 30, 1959, in Livingston, Montana. He attended school at Northwest Christian. He then attended Multnomah School of the Bible ...
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