Summer 2008
Vigorously Academic • Beautifully Diverse • Thoroughly Christian
Graduation 2008
For the first time in nearly 20 years, Rehoboth celebrated
its high school graduation on its own campus, rather than at Gallup
High School’s auditorium across town. Thirty-five graduates and their
relatives and friends swarmed into the school’s new gymnasium, filling
almost every one of the bleachers’ seating for 1250, as well as floor seats
for the grayer and wiser bunch.
Steve Weeda, a former RCS graduate, current RCS social
studies teacher, and former boys’ basketball team coach, was selected
as the speaker for the ceremony, honoring his 14 years of dedication to
Rehoboth before he leaves for a two-year stint teaching in Indonesia.
After passing out paper and pencils to the graduates sitting before him
“because it just felt right,” Weeda spoke to them about freedom and
courage—two important words for them over the next few years.
“Freedom is one of the things that I like about Rehoboth,” he
said. “It’s not behind fences…I like the freedom that can be given in a
small school.”
Weeda then quoted the class verse from Joshua 1:9, “Be strong
and courageous. Do not be afraid…” and turned his attention to
courage, how it had been taught to these graduates throughout all
aspects of their life at Rehoboth, from sports competitions to senior
presentations. “I challenge anyone to find a school that teaches courage
to a higher percentage of students,” he said, then moved on to discuss a
healthy fear crucial for a Christian life—the “fear and wonder and awe
of a perfect God.”
Jenny Lee, the class valedictorian and 2-year exchange student
from Korea, also spoke about fear in her address, specifically about how
afraid at first she had been coming to Rehoboth and America in general,
surrounded by a new culture, new people, and new food.
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“Unto the 3 and 4 Generation”
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T
hat phrase from the Bible has long intrigued me. As a youngster
in 3rd CRC of Lynden, WA, I heard it every Sunday as the 10
commandments were read. It was kind of ominous, as it spoke to
God’s discipline being extended to “children’s children.” Though, what
follows is wonderfully glorious in its description of God’s love being
extended to “a 1000 generations of those who love me and keep my
commandments.”
For our purposes here, let us use with joy the phrase “unto the 3rd
and 4th generation,” because it describes the length of time that many
Native families have been Christians. The span of the church in our
region goes back to the late 19th century, and in the case of the CRC
missionaries, to 1896. God in His goodness and grace, through those
early missionary efforts, called Native people to the foot of the cross and
to His Kingdom.
And they haven’t left—some of these families go back to the early
1900’s. This reality sinks in deeper each passing year, as one comes to
know Rehoboth families. It is my custom to enjoy probing when and
how our families have come to the “Jesus Way.” And wonderful stories
come forth, of a grandma who went to Rehoboth up to the 3rd grade,
or a missionary who used to come by the hogan and share the gospel,
or a young man who went to “religious instruction” classes at the BIA
boarding schools, led by a CRC teacher.
It is a story of incredible faithfulness of a church, a denomination,
which was steadfast in their covenant with Native people. When
times were tough, they did not walk away! They didn’t quit! Many a
missionary, Anglo and Native alike, served for decades in ministry. And
it is splendid fruit that continues to show up, yea even at Rehoboth
Christian School, because of the seed that was planted through some dry
years. The harvest is still coming home.
These wonderful stories must be told, which is why you have seen James
Schaap’s name and picture in these pages. Schaap, a distinguished
professor at Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA, is well-known for his
writing and story-telling. More recently, he has become attracted to the
Native American story, both in the Heartland of Iowa and Dakota, but
also the New Mexico story. Thus, we have engaged Schaap to interview
and write stories.
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th
by Ron Polinder, Executive Director
It has been my privilege
to accompany Schaap,
make some introductions,
facilitate a bit, and then
leave him alone. But I
hear enough to get more
fascinated still by the
amazing stories of God’s
faithfulness and the
longevity of the church in
Native country. We hope
in the next year or so to
produce at least a booklet,
if not more, of Native
Christian families who
have been faithful unto
the 3rd and 4th generation.
To give you a taste of our project, we are using an excerpt of Ed Carlisle’s
10 page autobiography (see page 4) Ed, who along with his 1958
classmates, was honored at this year’s High School graduation ceremony
for his 50th year anniversary. Ed served on the Rehoboth Christian
School Board for 17 years, remains one of our best encouragers, and
enjoyed watching this year his granddaughter, Alex, become a Rehoboth
graduate. The fuller story is available on our website (www.rcsnm.org/
alumni.cfm) and it is merely representative of more families who have
experienced the blessing of a Rehoboth Christian education.
What you read in this issue is a continuing account, “a long obedience
in the same direction,” of the commitment of Christian people, Native
and others, who have now served the Lord for decades. Virtually every
one of our readers in some way is also part of this same story, through
their prayers, their financial contributions, volunteering, paying tuition,
or attending school functions. And we close by abiding and trusting in
God’s Word—that these 3 or 4 generations will carry on for a thousand
generations, or until the Lord returns.
Ron Polinder
Executive Director
Bea Bosscher 1912-2008
Beatrice Bosscher was born January 14, 1912. Not so
incidentally, she was the first Anglo baby born in the Rehoboth
hospital. She died March 9, 2008. She was the daughter
of Jacob and Nellie Bosscher. Jacob Bosscher was the
superintendent of Rehoboth, venturing out West in 1909.
Rehoboth Student & Teacher
As a child, Bea attended the mission school for her elementary
education. She had two years of high school in California and
2 years at the Gallup High School. She had some college work
in New Mexico and eventually graduated from Calvin College.
Bea worked as an elementary teacher for Rehoboth from l93031 and 1933-35.
She later taught at Bellflower, CA Christian School where she
met Fred Lightenberg, also a teacher there. They were married
Oct. 19, l945, following World War II. Fred became a pastor
in the Reformed Church in America and served churches in
Casnovia, MI, South Blendon, MI, Muskegon, MI and Three
Oaks, MI where he died on Jan. 7, l966. They had one son,
Jack, born Feb. 17, l947 while Fred was attending Western
Seminary in Holland, MI. Beatrice taught at Rehoboth,
Bellflower and later, part-time in Three Oaks, MI.
After Fred Lightenberg died, she moved to Grandville, MI and
taught in the Grandville Public School system until she retired.
She eventually married Nelson VanderKolk on July 15, l969.
He died December 13, l993.
1911- Jacob Bosscher taking a load of furniture from
the mission to Toadlena. The wagon became mired in
the mud and it was quite a trip.
This is the Bosscher family at Rehoboth. Mr. and
Mrs. Bosscher in the middle back row. Children
from oldest to youngest: Beatrice, Helen, Arthur,
Jacob, Ada, Robert, Harry, Howard, and David.
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Ed “Cowboy” Carlisle: In His Own Words
M
y grandfather was a traditional healer who practiced the “Beauty
Way and Life Way” ceremonies. Grandpa told me that I was
going to Rehoboth because the people there live the real “Beauty Way.”
My grandfather had become close friends with Rev. Andrew
Vanderwagon, one of the founders of the Rehoboth Mission. He sat on
the ground with them and ate their food—roast mutton or mutton stew,
tortillas or fried bread, green beans and squash and sometimes venison.
Both men were quiet, friendly, gentle, and kind, and they developed
mutual understanding and respect. In contrast, some of the missionaries
who followed were demanding, intolerant and hostile toward Navajo
beliefs and practices. But my grandfather told the family that life is hard,
and we must have a prayer on their lips wherever they go.
My father had attended the Rehoboth School through the
sixth grade and encouraged me to get as much education as possible,
frequently challenging me to work to improve schools, health care,
roads, water supplies on the reservation, and to urge the people to take
better care of the land.
When I entered Rehoboth, each day began and ended with
devotions--Bible reading, interpretation and prayer. Every Sunday
morning, Rev. Abel Poel began the worship service by reading the Ten
Commandments and summarizing: “Thou shalt love the Lord your
God with all your heart, with all your mind and with all your strength.
The second is like unto it, ‘thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.’” He
began the evening service by reading the Apostles Creed. The sermons
covered some aspect of the broad divisions.
I was taught, by example, that each of us must consider our
roles in the context of our gifts. Some people have the intelligence, the
capability to learn complex subjects and to conduct individual research
or highly-skilled operations. While others, maybe through cultural
teachings or bad experiences, may faint at the sight of blood. On the
other hand, some of us do better at conducting routine functions,
like administration and management, where the programs, policies,
procedures and limitations are well-defined and organized to be easily
learned, places where the work is repetitive.
When I was in the fourth grade, I was assigned to make beaded
belts. Many kids made beautiful belts and other artistic things that
sold quickly; but I was raised on a farm, and while I was familiar
with farm and livestock work, I did not know a thing about art. So I
was reassigned to do janitor work for Mr. Jacob Bosscher, the School
Superintendent. He explained what he wanted done, how he wanted it
done; he showed me the tool closet and told me I could leave whenever
I finished. I never had any problems there and he had me do a lot of
errands. He taught me fun things, like how to negotiate prices with
Navajos who provided meat and any other things. He said the way to
succeed is to treat people fairly, be friendly and you will get what you
want with mutual respect.
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A Perspective on Rehoboth Mission School
Four generations of the Carlisle family have
been taught at Rehoboth Christian School.
Ed’s father attended Rehoboth till the sixth
grade. Ed is a 1958 graduate, his wife Dorthy
(Bowman) followed a year later in 1959. Their 3
children graduated from Rehoboth in the 1980’s,
and their granddaughter, Alex Carlisle, just
graduated last month.
Ed went on to receive a law degree from the
University of New Mexico and careered as a
public administrator for the Bureau of Indian
Affairs.
From this experience, I learned not to judge people by
stereotyping and if you want someone to do something, to tell them
what, how, where and when you want things done, and leave them
alone unless they ask for or need further direction and to give them
other interesting things to do for variety and development.
Teaching for life, at Rehoboth, came from all people and subjects.
In preparing His disciples, Jesus provided on-the-job training and by
example, like giving them the Lord’s Prayer as a model. In sending
them out on the Great Commission, he told them that they would be
ridiculed, hated and even killed and suffer many trials and tribulations.
Therefore, he told them to pray for “whatever your needs, your gracious
and merciful heavenly Father is willing and able to give what you need,
if you pray in my name.”
We were taught in Sunday School that “we are our brothers’
keeper.” Around 1952, on a cold and windy spring Sunday evening, the
Rev. Peter Eldersveld, the Christian Reformed Radio Minister, taught
us how to love by preaching to us from I Corinthians 13 about the
meaning of love itself. I will never forget that sermon.
In U.S. History, we learned about the U.S. Constitution and
had to memorize President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
Several years ago, I had an opportunity to visit the battlefield at
Gettysburg, the various positions of the Confederate and Union Armies,
the battle sites, the weapons and record of their casualties. Throughout
my career, I have visited the battlefields of the various Indian Wars, so
that today I value the Constitution and the sacrifices that were and are
being made to perpetuate freedom.
In high school literature, we did Julius Caesar, a play by William
Shakespeare. Mark Anthony’s speech about the consequences of public
life and abuses of power has stayed with me ever since: “I come to bury
Caesar, not to praise him;/ The evil that men do lives after them; /The
good is oft interred with their bones.”
In music, we learned childhood songs like “Jesus Loves Me” and
later hymns, Negro spirituals, some old love songs and classics of the
ages, such as “The Hallelujah Chorus” - one cannot help but be moved
by the words, be inspired with hope, and be compelled to worship the
Lord of Lords and King of Kings, the Prince of Peace and Everlasting
Father.
It was always a delight to hear the singing and harmony of Dr.
Louis Bos, Art Bosscher, Ed Berkompas, and Roland Kamps. Many of
us remember Miss Marie Vande Weide as the mother for hundreds of
boys, while Miss Dora Hofstra kept hundreds of girls in line from their
admirers.
Bill Hoekstra was everyone’s friendly cook, who had a friendly
smile, warm handshake for everyone and paid off his helpers with
apples, bananas, oranges, cake or cookies and a healthy warm meal for
everyone.
Roland Kamps was our teacher, counselor, coach, principal,
mentor, disciplinarian who was willing to help with a plan to correct any
mischief, and was our friend then, now and plans to be in the future. As
a dutiful wife, Ruth Kamps, was always our cheerleader.
Mrs. Louis Bos held the baton for all choirs and choruses:
“enunciate, enunciate clearly, people, so your audience can understand
you. Think of the words - you have to bring powerful messages!” she
used to say.
The Industrial crew - Art Bosscher, Ed Berkompas, Juke Den
Bleyker, Tully James and Ted Tibboel-- taught us how to build and
maintain facilities.
There were many others who influenced and enriched our lives.
The Rehoboth people did as they said: they focused their teaching on
the Bible, they educated us for life, and they showed us the Way, the
Truth and the Life. It is written, “Ask and you shall receive.” We also
need to remember that the corollary: “To whom much has been given;
much shall be expected.” This is also what I learned through all
my years: There are multitudes of opportunities for everyone.
“Bless the Lord, oh my soul and forget not all his benefits.”
I am always humbled by what I learned at Rehoboth and will
forever be grateful to the wonderful people who made it and
continue to make it possible. I learned how great our needs really
are and how to think constructively and to be constructive.
To Rehoboth, many thanks.
This condensed story of Ed Carlisle’s has
many more pages. To read more from Ed
“Cowboy” Carlisle go to www.rscnm.org
and click on “Alumni”
Ed “Cowboy” Carlisle, far left, on the 1957 Rehoboth
Basketball team.
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High School Mission:
By Kevin Ruthven
The Tarahumara Church
This spring, during our Student Alternative Curriculum (SAC)
week, for the third consecutive year, we were invited and honored to
bring a group of Rehoboth students down to Creel, Mexico (about 8
hours south of El Paso, TX) to join and encourage local believers who
are serving and ministering among the Tarahumara Indians.
We were hosted by YWAM (Youth With a Mission), a
worldwide ministry devoted to raising up fruitful disciples. This
particular YWAM base is very devoted to the Tarahumara church. One
of the Tarahumara villages they have been doing a lot of work in is San
Luis Majimachi. For the third year in a row we had a chance to visit
the church there, share some songs and testimonies, and learn more
about the work of God that has been taking
place there. This year we had a chance to hear
the testimony of Jose Luis, who is now among
a group of believers who are translating the
Bible into Tarahumara. Jose grew up in San
Luis MajiMachi, living in a cave with his family
(many Tarahumara families still live in caves
today). He first heard the gospel when he was a
young man and being told that it was the Word
of God he began to crave for understanding.
Now as a believer, he is committed to helping his
people and family understand the Word of God.
The majority of our time, however, has
been spent with Marcos, a Tarahumara pastor.
Marcos is an amazing man of God, who has
allowed his life to be consumed with the task of reaching his people with
the gospel. He has a genuine love that has consistently challenged and
encouraged our hearts in the Lord. This year he brought us to the small
village of Wesarochi. Four years ago he passed a spring of water higher
up in the mountain from this village and prayed that God would open
up a way for water to be brought from this spring to the village. So our
time was spent beginning this water project, digging out the spring and
hauling sand so that cement could be mixed to build a dam around this
spring and also to lay a foundation for a water tank that will be placed
at a central location for the families of the village. We were also able to
make Navajo burgers for the village, do a cultural presentation and show
the “Jesus” film in Tarahumara which totally captivated the attention
of all the families that attended. It was an exciting opportunity as this
was the first time that the people of this village had seen a movie, and
even more exciting was that it was the first time they had ever heard the
whole gospel.
These mission trips are special for several of reasons.
First, of the estimated 80,000 Tarahumara Indians, there are very
few Christians, some statistics say as little as three to four hundred.
Therefore, for us to be able to bring down a group of Native American
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believers can be a great
encouragement to
the few Tarahumara
Christians that we have
been honored to be
able to serve alongside of and learn from.
Second, to be Indian in Mexico means to be degraded and
discriminated against. Often times the Tarahumara people are refused
medical care and other services because they are Indian. Many stores
even refuse to sell their goods to them. Also, the Tarahumara children
are scorned if they speak their native language in the schools they
attend. As a result, they are very leery of and
closed to foreigners…especially those who are
white. However, they call Native Americans the
same thing they call themselves. We have found
over the past three years that the Tarahumara
people are very curious and interested in learning
and meeting the Navajo and Zuni young people
that have been a part of our teams. We have
had the opportunity each year to have students
do cultural presentations, prepare Navajo tacos,
and to share testimonies of what Christ has
done in their lives. Just our presence alone is an
encouragement to the Tarahumara people. It’s
our prayer that the Tarahumara people will see
and recognize their worth, understanding not
only that they have been made in the image of God, but also of His love
for them as demonstrated on the cross.
It’s always my prayer that this trip will give the students a vision
for serving the Lord among their own people, and for the world at large.
It’s such a blessing for me to watch our students spend time with a man
like Marcos, whose love for his people and for the gospel is so sacrificial,
giving, and sincere. Each year the students return home wanting to
reach out to their own people and families in a way that resembles
Marcos’ passion for his people. And regarding the world at large, this
trip demonstrates the amazing opportunity and the doors that are
open to Native American people to be a part of the Great Commission
worldwide. There is a need and a calling for
Native American people to become missionaries
to other tribes and cultures.
Kevin Ruthven is a Bible
teacher, librarian, and chapel
leader for Rehoboth.
Nationally Recognized
Author Visits Rehoboth
Author Hampton Sides drew a crowd of nearly 200 into the Rehoboth
Church to sign, discuss, and defend his latest book “Blood and Thunder.”
Centered in the Southwest on the historical figure of Kit Carson,
Hampton Sides attempted to show an unbiased account of the legendary figure
that is viewed as a hero to some and a villain to others.
Unsurprisingly, many in the Southwest carry resentment and disdain for
Kit Carson, who at times had mercilessly slaughtered
and ultimately subdued the Navajo tribe.
When the question & answer portion of the
forum arrived, Mr. Sides was asked some difficult
questions concerning how he had negatively
portrayed Navajos, as well as possibly honoring
Kit Carson too much. He answered the questions
adeptly and graciously, often insisting that the bad
must be told with good, and that he did his very best
to be fair to both the Navajo and Kit Carson.
In the end, all greatly applauded and appreciated
his appearance.
Hampton Sides lives in Santa Fe, and is the
author of the national best seller “Ghost Soilders.”
To read more about Hampton Side’s visit to Rehoboth go to
www.rcsnm.org and click “Rehoboth In The News.”
Maria Hoelscher
Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
A generous donor recently started the Maria
Hoelscher Memorial Endowed Scholarship. This
scholarship was started in memory of Maria, who in
April of 2006 died in an automobile accident. Maria
was an exchange student from Germany who greatly
touched Rehoboth life with her gracious spirit and
sunny smile. In 2007 the Rehoboth Choir traveled
to Germany for their “Tour of Hope” in honor of
Maria and her family.
This scholarship will be given to high
school girls who demonstrate a financial need,
who participate in choir, study a foreign language,
display a zest for life, are exchange students, or
have an interest for
international studies.
If you are
interested in giving to
this scholarship please
call 505-726-9621, or
write Alan Pearson at
[email protected]
Rehoboth High School Students in Washington D. C.
Months of fundraising finally paid off for 10 Rehoboth Students
on March 30 when they flew to Washington D.C. for 7 days with
the CloseUp program. This is the first time for Rehoboth students
to attend CloseUp, a nationally recognized educator of Civics in
Washington D.C.
Highlights of the trip included an extensive interview with
Congressmen Steve Pearce (who also is currently running for U.S.
Senator) with C-Span cameras rolling, a trip to the Smithsonian
Museum of the American Indian (9 of the 10 students who attended
are Native American), and a sneak peek at a new attraction in D.C.
dedicated to freedom of the Press and the news media, the Newseum.
The students also enjoyed classes on legislation and lobbying,
current issues and a debate on current issues between a Conservative
and a Liberal. Special thanks to the following businesses and individuals
who made this trip possible: HomeCare Options, Navajo Nation
Speaker Lawrence Morgan, Indian Capital Distributing, ArtsCo,
Kellogg Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Joel VanderKooi, Mr. and Mrs.
Stephen Weeda, Rehoboth Red Mesa Foundation, Max Bighorse
Enterprises, Basha’s in Crownpoint, New Horizons Transport, Arviso
Construction, and Ms. Dee Logterman.
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Class of 2008
Isaiah Baldwin-Lewis
Byron Begay
Activities: Track and Pumping
Iron
Activities: Student Council, rock
climbing
Aspirations: To attend Devry
University in Phoenix to study
Computers and Electronics.
Aspirations: To attend the
University of New Mexico
(UNM) and major in Education.
Val Burrola
Alex Carlisle
Activities: Softball
Aspirations: To attend
Northwestern College and major
in social work.
Tiffany Duncan
Activities: Soccer and NHS
Aspirations: To attend Northern
Arizona University and major in
Dental Hygiene.
Quote: “Shoot for the moon.
Even if you miss you’ll land
among the stars.”
Aspirations: To attend New
Mexico Sate (NMSU) next year
in their Pre-Veterinary program.
Lesley Eldridge
Activities: Basketball, Track,
Soccer, Ropes Course
Aspirations: To attend Dordt
College to study Pre-Physical
Therapy and minor in Business
or Art History.
Abram Benally
Quote: “With great power
comes great responsibility.”
Aspirations: To attend Mesa
Community College and major
in Criminal Justice.
Cameron Carroll
Activities: Playing music, being
with my friends.
Aspirations: To attend NMSU
next year and major in
Architecture.
Anders Berg
Activities: Soccer and skiing
Aspirations: To attend UNM
and major in Business.
Hannah Chee
Quote: “Two Road diverged in
a wood and I took the one least
trodden.” - Robert Frost
Aspirations: To pursue a career
in Music Education at Calvin
college.
Stephany Ashley
Quote: “Know all the things
that make you who you are.”
Aspirations: To study Nursing at
an undecided college.
Tyler Bostic
Activities: Skating, Soccer,
Reading, Line Rider
Aspirations: To attend UNM
next year and major in Art.
Missy Clichee
Quote: “Be strong and
courageous...for the Lord your
God will be with you where ever
you go.” Joshua 1:9
Aspirations: To attend the
University of Kansas for
Nursing.
Lia Holwerda
Francesca Jarvison
Jarrod Joe
Aspirations: To attend
Northern Arizona University
and major in Nursing.
Aspirations: To study
Elementary Education at
UNM.
Aspirations: He plans to attend
Northern Arizona University
and study Architecture.
Quote: “Find what you love,
love what you find.”
Quote: “Live your life to the
fullest, love with all your heart, and
laugh as though no one is there.”
Quote: “Education is the ladder.
Take it.” - Chief Manuelito
E.J Colton John
Activities: Football, National
Honor Society, rockclimbing,
playing guitar
Aspirations: To get a career in
Computers and Technology.
Beth Kempkes
Activities: Soccer, Choir and
Band
Aspirations: To attend UNM
and major in Nursing. To
eventually be a Pediatrician.
Timothy Nozie
Quote: “Never turn away from
God, He is always there.”
Aspirations: To attend Mesa
Community college to study
Nutrition and Personal Training.
Nicolette Trujillo
Nicole Johnny
Quote: “Catch the trade winds
in your sails. Explore, Dream,
Discover.”- Mark Twain
Aspirations: To study Psychology
at Azusa Pacific University.
Jenny Lee
Clarissa Johnson
Favorite RCS Memory: Mexico
Trips
Aspirations; She plans to
study Education at UNM.
Aspirations: To attend NMSU
and major in Engineering and
Technology.
Aspirations: To attend Apollo
College and studying Nursing.
Kyle Miller
Jacelyn Natonabah
Ian McLaughlin
Favorite RCS memory: Band and
Choir Tours
Aspirations: To attend trinity
college in Connecticut and study
Economics. To someday become
a US Congress Woman.
Aspirations: To attend Azusa
Pacific University to study Business
or Literature. To be a bookstore
owner.
Jacob Phillips
Quote: “It’s good to be me.”
Activities: Track, Pumping Iron
Aspirations: To attend the
Albuquerque Art School to learn
more about Art and Graphic
Design.
Aspirations: To join the
Marines.
Shawn Waseta
Quotes; “Intelligence plus
character- that is the goal of
true education.” -Martin Luther
King Jr.
Quote: “Never forget where you
come from, Always
remember who you are.”
Aspirations: To attend UNM to
study Business.
Aspirations: To attend the
University of New Mexico to
study Radiology.
Marie Jones
Activities: Basketball
Activities: Snowboarding and
Singing
Rebecca Ortega
Josiah Jones
Quotes; “I love you, you need a
hug.”
Scott Williams
Favorite RCS Memory: The
awesome friends I’ve made, the
laughs, the fun in those years.
Aspirations: Undecided on
future plans.
Activities: Playing Basketball
Aspirations: Currently
undecided on college plans.
Casey Smith
Quote: “ To succeed in your
quest you must do your best”
Aspirations: To attend UNM
and major in either Business or
Pre-Med.
Dustin Wyatt
Activities: Band and Choir
Aspirations: Stay healthy and
live everyday to its fullest. To
become a Physical Therapist.
Quote: “Don’t quote me on
this!”
Aspirations: To attend UNM
and major in Pre-Med.
Valentina Tom
Quote: “ When all are thinking
the same, then no one is actually
thinking.”
Aspirations: To attend
Dartmouth College.
Douglas Yazzie
Activities: Soccer, Basketball and
Art
Aspirations: To own a custom
car shop/dealership.
On the Road with the Rehoboth Choir
by Dr. James Schaap
W
hen aging teachers get pooped, they’ll sometimes grab a huge
breath and say things like, “Well, at least it keeps you young,” it
meaning working with kids. Even though this old teacher has “worked
with kids” for just about forty years, I’m not always sure that old
line holds much water. Not long ago, I felt ancient, withered, shellshocked--just plain wiped out.
For several days I traveled along with Rehoboth’s incredible high
school choir. One day, the kids and their marvelous leaders did three
assemblies in two elementary schools on the Rosebud Reservation-three school assemblies BEFORE noon. Just watching them hold those
kids’ attention through the magical musical shenanigans made me feel
like a dishrag. And then this: the moment they were through--even
before they had lunch!— in the gym at St. Francis, one of the kids
picked up a basketball and a dozen of them started playing ball—that’s
right, shooting hoops.
After four days with those kids, I swear I’m not a minute
younger. It took me two full days of total collapse to feel as if the ship
of my state had been somehow righted.
But I loved it.
One night, at a little church in Mission, South Dakota, before
the concert, the pastor told me that recent deaths of two young people
had added to the incredible suicide rate among the Rosebud Sioux—
higher there than almost anywhere in the nation. Just incredible.
The concert that night, like all the others, was electric. When
it wasn’t haunting in its beauty, it exploded in excitement, every last
minute perfectly lit by smiles on the Rehoboth kid’s faces, smiles as
wide as the Dakota reservation sky.
When it was over, the pastor, who’s been preaching at that
church for a decade, couldn’t stop praising the Lord for the testimony
he’d just heard, just couldn’t stop. He told the Rehoboth kids he wasn’t
sure whether they really understood what they’d done with all that joy
they created, what their joy might mean to the kids that night, and
the hundreds they would be singing for the next day. That pastor just
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couldn’t stop praising the Lord--a
chorus of Amens, an echoing roll
of triumphant hallelujahs.
I’m not Lakota and I’m not
from the Rosebud, so I won’t even
try to speak for the audiences. I’ll
just speak for me: to hear those
kids sing out God’s praise like they
did put a fire in me. I don’t own
the adjectives to describe the joy
those young people brought to
their audiences—or any of them.
I have not been as thrilled, to the
core of my soul, in a long time, as
I was by those Rehoboth kids.
Some people say that in our post-doctrinal age, a time when
people are maybe more “spiritual” than they’ve been, but sometimes not
particularly “religious” (there’s a difference); a time when folks search
for meaning but may not look too diligently in churches. The future
of evangelism, of bringing people to the Lord, may well lie, simply, in
offering beauty to a yearning world. What may bring people to belief in
God almighty may not be reason or truth or even well-honed doctrine,
but, in a gray world, the brilliance of a rainbow.
By way of music and stories and sheer fun, Rehoboth kids
spread voluminous beauty wherever they went. A rainbow is what I saw
in that church in Mission, SD, and in every school those kids sang. A
rainbow, beauty from the Lord.
“Hallelujah”, that Lakota pastor said, over and over again.
“Yeah”, this old man said, trying to get his breath. “Amen and
amen.”
Giving=Graduates: A Century Old Equation
W
e gave a blessed send-off to 35 seniors this year – as they stepped
forward to receive diplomas, each looked so ready to devote the
“strength of their youth” to the service of their Master. The support of
family, friends and faculty has upheld them through their school years,
and now will bear them into the future.
Helping Sustain Rehoboth’s
Unique Mission
Every year at Rehoboth, May brings the excitement of graduation – and
Rehoboth has been educating youngsters for more than a century, and
then June brings a more sober reckoning, the end of our fiscal year. In
every graduating class provides a revelation of God moving in our world.
the 2007-2008 budget year, we’ve nearly emptied our tuition aid fund
The students making up the Class of ’08, 18 boys and 18 girls, are no
to provide the excellent education and Christian formation these fine
different. At this writing, nine out of 10 of them plan to continue their
students deserve. We can replenish that fund if we
studies, most at four-year colleges. Several have
meet our fundraising goals – but we’re not there
been awarded impressive scholarships; others have
“In most private, Christian yet. Any gift you could send now, in these final
been honored for excellence in academics, the arts,
schools, enrolling more weeks of the fiscal year which ends June 30, 2008,
and athletics. They’re the first graduating class since
students means taking would help us reach that important goal.
we opened our new state-of-the-art gymnasium
and fitness center – and they’ve made the most of
in more tuition dollars. As we send Rehoboth’s 2008 graduates forth to
that incredible facility, growing strong physically as
But at Rehoboth, it’s do God’s work in the world, we know they will
well as mentally and spiritually.
sustained by the prayers of faithful friends like
quite the opposite.” be
you. We ask you to also to prayerfully consider a
One graduating senior, Nicole Johnny, was awarded
financial gift of support today as well.
the Millennium Scholarship the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
gives to outstanding minority students with significant financial need.
An envelope for your gift of support is enclosed in this newsletter. Or, to
Each year, only 150 Native American students nationwide receive this
donate online, please visit our Web site, www.rcsnm.org, and click on the
honor, which can cover the costs of a student’s entire education through
“Support Us” link at the top of the home page. Either way your gift, small
a doctoral degree. Nicole represents the ninth Rehoboth graduate chosen
or large, will help refill Rehoboth’s tuition aid fund and keep our neediest
as a Millennium Scholar Rehoboth over the last six graduating classes
students in school again next year.
– just 214 students total. This is tremendous affirmation of our academic
excellence and an honor Rehoboth takes great pride in.
We would not ask for your support without assuring you that we work
hard to be worthy of it. Since 2007, Charity Navigator - America’s
This graduation caps a year in which Rehoboth’s enrollment rose to 430
premier independent evaluator of charitable organizations – has given
students – 21 more than last year, Rehoboth’s highest enrollment ever!
Rehoboth Christian School its highest, four-stars rating, for sound fiscal
In joining the Rehoboth family, these youngsters entered a learning
management. In a letter awarding Rehoboth the four-star ranking,
community we believe is like no other. “Vigorously academic, beautifully
Charity Navigator President Trent Stamp wrote: “Less than a quarter
diverse, thoroughly Christian” – that’s how we describe the education
of the charities we evaluate have received our highest rating, indicating
Rehoboth offers to every child in our care.
that Rehoboth Christian School outperforms the majority of non profits
in America with respect to fiscal responsibility.” We are grateful for
Unfortunately, Rehoboth also differs from many educational institutions
that endorsement. We hope it confirms, for you and all our supporters,
in another way: at our bottom line. In most private, Christian schools,
Rehoboth is indeed a trustworthy steward of every gift it receives.
enrolling more students means taking in more tuition dollars. But at
Rehoboth, it’s quite the opposite. More than half our students come from Again, thank you for your past support. With God’s grace, your prayers
families living below the national poverty level. More than two-thirds are
and gifts, Rehoboth has been sustained for 105 years. Simply put,
Native American, and many live in remote regions of the Navajo Nation,
Rehoboth would not exist without you.
some in homes without plumbing or water. For every student we enroll,
Rehoboth provides a tuition subsidy covering nearly 40% of the cost of
Yours in Christ,
a year’s education. And in cases where the need is even greater - roughly
three in five of our students – Rehoboth lowers families’ costs even further Ron Polinder
with more tuition aid. Only the generosity of our donors nationwide
Executive Director
makes these exceptional aid grants possible.
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Dustin Wyatt
A Senior Presentation
of Trial, Faith &
the Boston Red Sox
H
ello my name is Dustin Wyatt and I am one of God’s most
beloved creatures… a Red Sox fan. Some of my favorite players are
David Ortiz, who is batting .229, 1st baseman Kevin Youkilis, who has
a .314 batting average, and 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia, who is hitting
.299. Right now the Sox have a 22 and 13 record which places them on
top of the AL East. I am a true Red Sox fan, which means that I hate the
Yankees. If you are a Red Sox fan, it is a given that you hate the Yankees.
And this is no different when it comes to me. Some say that the Yankees
are the better team because they have 26 world championships; I say
who cares about all of the championships. Anybody can be the best
team in baseball if they go out and buy the best players.
As you can tell I am very passionate about my Red Sox. I believe
this passion comes from the time I spent at a children’s hospital in
Boston. I was sent to Boston because I was very sick, diagnosed with a
rare nerve disorder by the name of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
(CRPS). In 2002 I severely injured my ankle, and it never seemed to
heal properly. I was seen by doctors all over the country and no one
could figure out what was going on with me. Some told me that this was
all in my head, and they sent me to a psychiatrist. Others told me that
the pain would go away in time. We finally got in touch with a doctor
in Boston who confirmed my diagnosis of CRPS. Between the doctors
visits and treatments, I was able to see a lot of Boston, even though I
was in a wheelchair.
My favorite part of this whole experience was getting to take
a tour of the Red Sox Stadium, Fenway Park. I was able to see almost
all of the stadium, but when it came time to see the green monster, I
was not able to do this because there were a lot of stairs that we had to
climb to get up to it. My dad was not going to let me miss out on this
experience. He picked me up out of my wheelchair and carried me up
the numerous number of stairs to get to the top of this center field wall.
What an experience that was. Not many people can say they have been
to the top of the green monster, but I can.
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Last summer the Boston Red Sox were scheduled to play the
Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. I wanted so badly to go to these
games. A couple weeks before the series, my parents surprised me with
tickets for all three games. For the first game we had tickets that were
two rows behind the Red Sox dugout. On our way to the game my
mom turned to me and told me that they had a surprise for me, but
they would not tell me what it was. Once we got to the stadium we were
met by a lady at the front gates who led us to a part of the stadium I
had never seen before. She turned to me and asked, “Are you ready for
this?” and of course I still had no idea what was going on. I later came
to find out that my grandmother had written a letter to the Boston Red
Sox that told them about my disorder and how I was treated at hospitals
in Boston. The owner of the Red Sox read the letter and was so moved
by it that he gave a copy to each of the players. The players knew that I
was going to be at the game, and they wanted to meet me! This was my
surprise.
My brother and I were led down a tunnel and into the dugout.
I looked out and I was eye level with the field. As I was standing there,
all of the sudden the manager of the Red Sox, Terry Francona, walked
up to me and asked me if I was Dustin? I was so taken aback by this.
Terry Francona knew who I was? He told me how he had read about my
story and was so moved by it. We talked for a while and he asked me
who my favorite players were. So I told him Kevin Youkilis and Dustin
Pedroia. He looked at me and said, “I will be right back.” Terry left, and
when he returned on either side of him were the world famous Dustin
Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis. I could not believe this. It was all so surreal.
Kevin and Dustin both told me how they had read my story.
They told me how all of the other players had read it, and they wanted
to dedicate that series to me. I had so many emotions running through
me at once. After my brother and I spoke to the players for a while, we
got to sit in the dugout and watch batting practice. For the next three
days we were able to watch my favorite baseball team play amazing
baseball, and I knew that this was for me. All of this is why I am so
This stimulator is something that has changed my life. I am
passionate about the Red Sox.
now able to work, bowl, and be a semi-normal teenager. I am still not
Being a Red Sox fan, I do get a lot of trash talked to me. But
able to play contact sports, and before I got sick I loved to ride my
hey, that’s a given. While here at Rehoboth I have been challenged to
four-wheeler. I am not able to do that anymore either, but all of that is
think for myself. I have not only been taught to think critically, but
a small price to pay for being able to walk, and being off all medication
also to think on a deeper level. This year I have taken a worldviews and
for the first time in 7 years. I can find other things in life that I enjoy
Christian Life class that has challenged me in many different ways. I
that do not involve playing sports.
have been challenged to think about my faith, and ask questions that I
Before I was diagnosed with CRPS I was an avid baseball player.
may have not wanted to ask in the past.
Baseball was my life. I was planning on baseball helping me get into
Throughout my years here at Rehoboth I have learned that it is
college, then suddenly all of that was taken from me. People ask me why
ok to question God, to ask Him questions. In my mind questions like
I like baseball so much, because they seem to think it is so boring. I have
these have helped me grow in
to explain to them that since
my faith.
I am not able to play baseball
One of the high
I have to replace that void
points during my years here
with other forms of baseball.
happened just a few short
The way I choose to do it is
months ago. I spoke earlier of
by absorbing all of the facts
my disorder that I have been
and stats about the game
dealing with for some time.
that I can. I also watch it as
I have been on a countless
often as possible. Baseball is
number of medications for the
still a huge part of my life.
past 7 years. Nothing seemed
I now realize that
to work.
everything happens for a
In January, my doctor
reason, and right now I may
gave me an ultimatum. He
not know what the reason is,
told me that my first choice
but in time God will make
was to be put in the hospital
this known to me. One
for an extended period of
thing God has made known
time and be put on highly
to me is that my calling in
experimental medication and
life is to become a physical
go through intense physical
therapist. Throughout all
therapy. If I chose this path I
of my sickness I have been
would miss so much school
through numerous hours
Travis Wyatt, Red Sox Player Kevin Youkilis, and
that I would have to drop out. My
of
physical
therapy. So many people
Dustin Wyatt
second choice was to have a pretty
have helped me through this that I
serious surgery to implant a permanent
feel as if it is my turn to help others.
device called a spinal chord stimulator. What this device does is send
I have felt this way for a long time, and I hope to make this come true.
electrical impulses to my legs to cut out the pain signals that are being
In the fall I will be attending Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff,
sent to my brain. I had a huge decision to make. My family told me that AZ to help complete my dream. And who knows, maybe one day I will
this was something that I had to decide on my own. I respected them
be the head of physical therapy and rehab for the Boston Red Sox!
for that, but now I had to sit and think about this and what impact each
would have on my future.
After hours upon hours of thinking, I finally came to a decision.
Get to know other RCS Seniors!
I chose to go with the spinal chord stimulator. On January 5, 2008 I
was implanted with this device. I went into the hospital at about 7 in
the morning, and was in surgery by 11:00 am. This was about a four
Go to www. rcsnm.org
hour surgery. I woke up in recovery and stayed there for another hour or
Click on “High School”
so. The doctor came in and turned the device on and within 5 minutes
then “Senior Portfolios”
I was up and walking. I went into the hospital barely able to walk with
the help of crutches, and about 9 hours later I was able to walk out
under my own power.
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Thank You
Volunteers
Year Round / Long Term
Fred and Harriet Witteveen – Rehoboth, NM
Owen and MaryLou Aukeman – Zeeland, MI
Dan and Alice Aukeman – Grand Haven, MI
Ben VanderWerff – Gallup, NM
Keith and Arlene Kuipers – Gallup, NM
Roland and Ruth Kamps – Gallup, NM
Andrew Swetz – Rehoboth, NM
Dan VanDeRiet – Gallup, NM
John Klein – Gallup, NM
Paul Marotti – Grand Haven, MI
Kara VanGroningen – Holland, MI
Paul and Jackie Bremer – Grand Rapids, MI
Individuals, March - June 2008
Howard and Marion Johnson – Zeeland, MI
Jerry and Kaye Schafer – Midland, MI
Gary and Neda Raterink – Belmont, MI
Arnie and Joan Mulder – New Holland, SD
Scot and Darlene Konings – Milwaukee, WI
Bert and Hendrica Schouten – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Frank and Revena Gritters – Pella, IA
Marion Tiemeyer – Grand Rapids, MI
Jimi Quick – St. Louis, MO
Esther Nawyn – Kentwood, MI
Marlo and Carol DeYoung – Lynden, WA
Ron and Theda Williams – Charlevoix, MI
Terry and Jacque VanderSlik – Petoskey, MI
Ron and Betty VanMersbergen – Bellaire, MI
Victor and Kathy Martinchek – Petoskey, MI
Catie Van Groningen – Chicago, IL
Esther VanGroningen – Chicago, IL
Jenny VanGroningen – Chicago, IL
Mary Kuipers – Grand Haven, MI
Carol Kasmauski – Grand Haven, MI
Mike Door – Grandville, MI
Scott VanPopering – Wyoming, MI
Bob and Joyce Beute – Hudsonville, MI
Juke Aukeman – Hudsonville, MI
Stan Luben – Hudsonville, MI
Del DeJong – Hudsonville, MI
Henry Bierling – Hudsonville, MI
Chris Kanten – Hudsonville, MI
Bruce Hulst – Hudsonville, MI
Groups, March – June 2008
Calvin Spring Break Trip – Grand Rapids, MI
Lutheran Church of Hope – DesMoines, IA
Cascade Fellowship CRC – Grand Rapids, MI
Denver Christian School, 7th grade – Denver, CO
MOC Basketball Camp – Orange City, IA
Turning Pointe Dance Camp – Holland, MI
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Adopt a Dorm Room…
We have two dormitories on campus
that used to function as student housing
when Rehoboth was a boarding school. Since
students no longer use them, they are used
to house volunteer groups, student teachers,
employees and other renters.
We are at a point where we need to
update the furnishings. In order to keep our
costs low, we are looking to raise money to do
this. Each room has four twin beds, two desks
and two chairs. The closets and drawer space
are built in.
The cost to adopt a room, which
includes all furniture, paint, rugs and
curtains, is $2,000. It could be a Sunday
school, church, school, college or individual
project to adopt a full, half or even a quarter
of a room. All donations are tax deductible.
If you are interested, please call, e-mail or
send your donation to:
Carrie Hekman, Campus Hostess
PO Box 41
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 726-9603
[email protected]
Check out www.rcsnm.org • “Volunteering” • for all the latest volunteer info
Opportunities to Serve…
Ongoing needs:
•Serve and prepare meals during the school year;
•Tutors in the elementary, middle school and high school;
•Administration, development and middle school office help;
•Bus maintenance and repair;
•Facility maintenance and repair.
Immediate needs: •Skilled craftsmen to help with our building project;
•Experienced tile layer to replace broken tiles in the dorms;
•Shadow an 8th grade student for a semester;
•Adopt a dorm room program.
Gifts In Memory Of:
In memory of Jantina Lynn Baker
Mr. William J. Baker
In memory of Ann K. Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. David and Diane Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. Harold and Elizabeth Lankheet
Mrs. Cynthia C. Honderd
In memory of David Dragt
Mr. and Mrs. John and Lori Kortenhoeven
Mr. Leonard F. Westra, Jr.
Rev. and Mrs. Willis and Gertrude DeBoer
Mr. and Mrs. Tony and Jan Templeman
In memory of Chet & Nellie Dykstra
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Sharon Lindhout
In memory of Marjorie Bytwork
Mr. Albert W. Bytwork
In memory of Raymond Gjeltema
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and Carol Shustak
Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Marilyn Cok
Mr. and Mrs. Bert and Marilyn Gjeltema
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and Faye Postma
Mr. and Mrs. Earl and Janice Cok
Ms. Mabel A. Baker
In memory of Ralph Cok
Mr. and Mrs. Bert and Marilyn Gjeltema
In memory of Priscilla Hale
Mr. and Mrs. James and Mary Hale
In memory of William Burrola and William Pickett
Mr. Anthony Burrola and Mrs. Elizabeth HardinBurrolla
In memory of Betty Hendricks
Miss Vivian R. Louis
Graduation continued from Page 1. . .
“But what we know is
that we have God beside
us at all times, and one of
the gifts God has given
is Rehoboth,” she said,
interrupted by warm
applause. “Coming to
Rehoboth was the biggest
blessing I have ever
received. We are prepared
and we are ready—we don’t
need to be afraid. We are
heading out into the world
to serve.”
The class’s two salutatorians, Nicole Johnny and Lia Holwerda
spoke more about the class’s quirks, personality, and diversity—
including the diversity of even the three of them—a Korean, a Navajo,
and a Dutch-American.
After the senior class choir sang their class song, “Do not be
afraid, I am with you…I have called you each by name,” the ceremony
closed with religion and social studies teacher Dirk Hollebeek’s blessing,
reminding the graduates that each of them were created by God for a
specific purpose.
While friends and family whooped it up with the 2008
graduates in the auxiliary gym, the honored alumni class, the 17
students who graduated as the class of 1958, held its own reception
in the band room across the foyer. A more serene group that included
former classmates, Shirley Barton, Eddie Bill, Faith Bitsie (widow of
Oscar Bitsie), Ed Carlisle, Violet Henry, Eunice James, and Felipita
Lasiloo Coonsis, munched on cake and strawberries while quietly
In memory of Maggie Hilbrands
Mr. and Mrs. Willis and Janice Hilbrands
Mr. and Mrs. Willis and Janice Hilbrands
In memory of Alvin Jelgerhuis
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Maureen Cetera
Miss Arlene E. Romkema
In honor & memory of Christopher Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. James and Barbara Brouwer
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Kathy Door
Ivanrest CRC
In memory of Rich Kruis
Mr. and Mrs. Norman and Lucile Poel
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Kuiper
Mission to the World
In memory of Alice Lee
Ms. Shirley B. Vankley
catching up and perusing poster boards of former classmates who have
passed on. Ed “Cowboy” Carlisle, former RCS school board member,
public servant, as well as grandfather of 2008 graduate Alex Carlisle,
was eventually given a microphone and addressed the whole group,
describing his years at Rehoboth long ago and the benefits he had
acquired there for use throughout his life.
In the end, his words were probably meant more for those
young people celebrating across the hall, than for those older and wiser
politely listening to him. “Before I started school, my father said to me,
‘Whatever you do, don’t waste your life. Look around us at the beauty
and magnitude of the creation and how it was designed for us as a gift.
Whatever you do, try to develop yourself and take your turn leading
your people.’ Rehoboth has been a partner in that endeavor for over 100
years.”
Carlisle ended by quoting his favorite hymn learned at
Rehoboth, the Battle Hymn of the Republic, “As Christ died to make men
holy, let us live to make men free,” he said. “I have taken that as wisdom
for my life. We need to do that Christian service, do whatever we can to
make this world a better place than when we found it.”
Job Openings
CDO: The Chief Development Officer provides direction for all aspects of the
school’s fund raising efforts. This includes setting goals, designing strategies and
planning and implementation of existing and new programs. The successful
candidate will also be responsible for expanding the development department
including hiring new staff. Preferred candidates will have experience in major
gift fund raising, personal solicitations, direct mail and capital campaigns.
Communication skills are required to tell effectively and passionately the story
and mission of Rehoboth.
Send letter and resume to Ron Polinder, Executive Director, RCS, PO
Box 41, Rehoboth, NM 87322 or [email protected]
Check all the latest openings at www.rcsnm.org “Job Openings.”
In memory of Minnie Pals
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald and Barbara Velthouse
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Susan Dykstra
Mr. Pete VanPutten
Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Sandra McCracken
In memory of Bea Bosscher Legtenberg -VanderKolk
Mr. and Mrs. Don and Marilyn Rodenhuis
Mr. and Mrs. Vern and Verla Ligtenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Arie and Henrietta VanWingerden
Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Cornelia Battjes
In memory of Rev. Rolf Veenstra
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald and Vivian Talsma
Mr. and Mrs. John and Marian VandenBerg
Gifts In Honor Of:
In honor of Henry and Marion Ippel,
Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Elizabeth Verhulst
In honor of Keith Kuipers
Mr. and Mrs. John and Mentey Slager
In honor of Nella Veenstra
Ms. Alta VanGenderen
Mr. and Mrs. John and Marian VandenBerg
In honor of Elmer and Sharon Yazzie
Dr. and Mrs. Larry and Barbara VanGenderen
In memory of Theresa Visbeek-McKelleb
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and Faye Postma
In memory of Megan Ortiz
Mr. and Mrs. Jan and Judy Huussen
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2007-08
Rehoboth Christian School
Board of Directors
Karen Schell, Chairperson
Ann Miller, Vice-Chairperson
Lynelle Benallie, Secretary
Allan Landavazo, Treasurer
Jerome Alford
George Ang
Perry Benally
Norman Chee
Duane Chimoni
Jerry Cronin
Susanna Foster
Gloria Lee
Charlotte Lorenzo
JoAnn Holyan-Terry
Sarah Wolf
Non-Profit Org.
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Greenville MI
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PO Box 41
Rehoboth, NM 87322
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• Mission Statement •
Rehoboth Christian School
challenges its students to know
the Triune God and equips them
to love, serve and transform the
world in His name.
Summer 2008
Vigorously Academic
•
Beautifully Diverse
•
Thoroughly Christian