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CLASS VERSE Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech in conduct in love in faith and in purity 1Timothy 4 12 SCHOOL YEAR 2018 2019 IN THIS ISSUE Congratulations Class of 2019 Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech in conduct in love in faith and in purity 1Timothy 4 12 As I walk the empty halls of Calvary Academy reflecting on God s faithfulness throughout this past school year I am reminded of the events that took place this last month of school From the 8th grade musical to Olympic Day to the 8th grade chapel and then graduation one theme that runs thru each of these happenings is the student s determination to finish strong And not just strong but we encouraged our student to finish what they started with the same enthusiasm and energy as they began That challenge was a lesson in itself The teachers at Calvary did an excellent job creating and exploring different ways to challenge and motivate the students with different projects and learning concepts The students got involved and participated in different events at the school Moses were just a few The best finishers such as Jesus and Paul were productive to the end They knew their purpose and stayed true to it May each of us in whatever God has for us to do stay true to Him never get tired in doing what is good and finish strong For God s blessing will surely be upon us A Charge to the Graduating class Mrs Melvin challenges the Class of 2019 with a few words Continued page 8 8th Grade Stories We celebrate our graduating Class of 2019 with a tribute to them and a testimony of their time at Calvary Academy Continued pages 2 7

MAY 2019 Issue 17 2 What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Fourth Grade What do you love about Calvary Calvary Academy is a safe environment They provide a premium education and we usually score higher than other schools The sports teams are very talented Calvary Academy always makes sure to put God first Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Ms Allen is my favorite She is very kind and young so she can relate to her students She always has a lot of hands on activities and makes sure that her classes are fun In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have grown in spiritual knowledge Our Bible classes have provided an in depth learning experience of how Jesus is a big part of our lives and how we share Him What advice do you have for Calvary students Stay on task be respectful and work hard What High School will you be attending I will be attending Homewood Flossmoor High School Devon Adkins Matthew Bell What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Second Grade What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary lets us have fun when we are not doing assignments and how we can talk to Jesus in school Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mrs Burrink is an outstanding teacher that encourages other to draw paint and make art for fun Additionally she wants all people to draw what they want or like as long as it s appropriate All Calvary teachers are my favorites Mrs Burrink is just a fraction of the fun In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have grown in my faith by being obedient and by listening to others around me What advice do you have for Calvary students I want the other students to do more homework and study when you have no homework What High School will you be attending I will be attending T F South High School Kolin Brannon What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Second Grade What do you love about Calvary I love how safe Calvary is When I walk through the doors fear doesn t rattle my bones I enjoy feeling comfortable in every class I love that I can be normal at Calvary Academy I can be Kolin Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mrs Murray is my favorite teacher because she perplexes me Mrs Murray has made me contemplate things I have never considered Her class is always productive and leaves me with a sense that I could do more Her real personality is still a mystery to me but I love how sarcastic she can be Simply Marvelous In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown at Calvary in an interesting way I find myself questioning Christianity Finding the truth for myself I have searched for God and I have grown because of it What advice do you have for Calvary students Ask yourself what you could have done better after everything you do What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marian Catholic High School Xavier Campbell What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Third Grade What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is that they are concerned about your future and faith in Jesus I especially love the different variety of sports we have here at Calvary along with the safe environment Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mr Cameron is my most favorite teacher Mr Cameron has helped me during my Jr High years in a lot of ways because he is reliable and trustworthy Mr Cameron is very thoughtful and cares for each of his students In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown significantly throughout my years at Calvary My faith has further expanded in wisdom and spiritual knowledge What advice do you have for Calvary students My advice to younger students would be to obey teachers put God first and school over sports and hard work What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marian Catholic High School Michael Charles What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary has chapel every Friday I love that the school is modern and we learn on a higher level than other schools Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is fun energetic and enthusiastic Even though the stuff he teaches is sometimes difficult he knows how to make his class exciting My favorite teacher is Mr Cameron In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith started here at Calvary in Second Grade Since then it has grown tremendously Every day I learn something new about God What advice do you have for Calvary students Stay out of trouble get your work done and most important have fun because you only go through grade school once What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marian Catholic High School

MAY 2019 Issue 17 Zion Daniels Matthew Docks 3 What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love the safe environment the school provides for the students I love that we have the freedom to talk and learn about God Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mrs Murray Her style of teaching is quick and straight to the point while still being enjoyable She is one of the more relaxed teachers and easy to get along with She is humorous in her interactions with students but serious at the same time In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I ve grown in my spiritual knowledge and now I have a closer relationship with God I ve also learned how to defend my faith What advice do you have for Calvary students The advice I would give students would be to focus and work hard Also I would tell them to avoid gossip and drama and to mind their own business What High School will you be attending I am undecided at this time What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary Things that I love about Calvary are my peers special events and good information about Jesus Christ Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is active demanding alert and affectionate This is my favorite teacher because she is loving kind and always pushes us to do our best This teacher is Mrs Melvin In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary Calvary has taught me to defend my faith I have learned many scriptures and I have gained a lot of spiritual knowledge What advice do you have for Calvary students Some advice I have for Calvary students is to work hard be respectful obey teachers and mind your own business What High School will you be attending I will be attending Homewood Flossmoor High School What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Fifth Grade What do you love about Calvary I love the extra curricular activities that are provided such as cheer pep band track etc I love Homecoming the pep rally and especially Olympic Day Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mr Cameron because he makes sure that we aren t always doing the same thing over and over He always keeps us on our toes and engaged in the lesson He always makes sure class is fun In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary Since I have been at Calvary I have become much closer with God building a healthy and stable relationship with Him What advice do you have for Calvary students Always keep up with your work and studies and keep God first What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marion Catholic High School Allyse Foreman Kennedy Jackson What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary Academy s foundation is based on Christ Calvary does not only teach a lot about Christ but also creates a long lasting bond with your peers Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mrs Melvin is my favorite teacher because she s a diligent benevolent and honest woman She s extremely strong and is not afraid of anything She prepares us for high school and is a great leader In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary As a result of Calvary s teaching in faith I ve learned how to defend my faith and spread the Gospel with those who don t know Jesus What advice do you have for Calvary students Advice I have for other students attending is to just be respectful obedient to your teachers and work diligently What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marion Catholic High School Quentin Jones What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Second Grade What do you love about Calvary I love the variety of sports the events and parties the peers and everlasting friendships the activities and the optional food and beverage weekly supply Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mrs Melvin is one of my favorite teachers She is smart intelligent humorous wise thoughtful caring and helpful In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have come to know that life is not promised every day so I shouldn t take it for granted I have learned more verses promises family connections worldviews religions and things to do to come closer to God What advice do you have for Calvary students When you first arrive observe the rules teachers and peers Be respectful and play around on your own time Ask for help Do the most with work and work hard in everything What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marion Catholic High School

MAY 2019 Issue 17 4 Nathaniel Locker What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in First Grade What do you love about Calvary I love the variety of sports and special events such as Olympic Day But the best part of Calvary Academy are the supportive and exciting teachers Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mr Cameron The first day I met Mr Cameron I liked him from the start mainly because he was a Cubs fan Now I like him for his energy his wit and his involvement in our everyday school life Mr Cameron to me is more than just a teacher he s a friend In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary The teachers have taught me a multitude of things to strengthen my belief in Christ The teachers have focused on perplexed subjects that left me bewildered but intrigued I believe that during high school I will stay safe and help others with their walk in Christ What advice do you have for Calvary students Although the teachers may be tough on you they are only here to help you in your education and strengthen your relationship with Christ What High School will you be attending I will be attending Homewood Flossmoor High School Aniyah Maxey What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in the Day Care Center What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary is a safe environment that we are able to learn about Jesus Calvary gives us special events at a bright modern school building Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mrs Kredit She is calm confident and very considerate Mrs Kredit has a bright light around her when being with her Mrs Kredit is grateful and honest with her strong faith in Jesus In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown and I am able to defend my relationship with God I ve learned many scriptures which has given me wisdom to follow God while on earth What advice do you have for Calvary students My advice is to respect and obey your teachers and you will go far in life Work hard to be the one to do the most in school What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marion Catholic High School Arianna Maxey What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary has great teachers peers and variety of sports and premium education with special events Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mr Cameron The reason why he s my favorite is because he s funny nice bright encouraging and skillful In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown in God by spiritual knowledge wisdom scriptures and knowing it s important to be saved What advice do you have for Calvary students The advice I will give to you is that be careful on picking your friends avoid gossip drama also obey your teachers and work hard What High School will you be attending I am undecided at this time What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in First Grade What do you love about Calvary I love chapel I love Olympic Day and the sports I also enjoy that Jesus is allowed here Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher was Mrs Santana She was very kind as a teacher and still is She helped us work hard and listened to what we had to say She really cared about and loved us In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I learned how to defend my beliefs and take a greater stand It also influenced my life style What advice do you have for Calvary students Mind your own business and don t gossip Set boundaries for yourself and keep working hard What High School will you be attending I will be attending Crete Monee High School or Illiana Christian High School Jadon Mayers Brookelynn McKinney What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Fourth Grade What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary has a variety of sports and special events Also I love that we learn about amazing gracious and magnificent God Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mrs Russell The reason Mrs Russell is my favorite teacher is because she cares and loves her students Mrs Russell is a magnificent band instructor and I m very delighted to be taught by her In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I ve grown my spiritual knowledge wisdom learned scriptures the importance of being saved and how to defend my faith What advice do you have for Calvary students Calvary students you should stay on task avoid gossip work hard be respectful obey teachers and if you need help don t be afraid to ask your peers or teachers What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marion Catholic High School

MAY 2019 Issue 17 5 What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Third Grade What do you love about Calvary The things I love about Calvary Academy are the special events and premium education Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mrs Melvin is my favorite teacher because she pushes for us to do our best Mrs Melvin is a very kind encouraging and humorous person In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown because I have more spiritual knowledge and I have become closer to Jesus than when I was younger What advice do you have for Calvary students My advice for Calvary students is don t gossip and mind your own business What High School will you be attending I will be attending Homewood Flossmoor High School Joshua Moon Leah Readus Madelyn Ritzema Kirstin Smith What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love Calvary s safe environment variety of sports peers and the teachers Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mrs Russell Mrs Russell always has a smile on her even though we may be uncooperative at times Mrs Russell is caring considerate kind and loving Mrs Russell has always shown great care for her students and that s why she is my favorite In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have grown tremendously in my faith because of the spiritual knowledge I obtained while at Calvary I ve also grown in my faith because I learned about the importance of being saved What advice do you have for Calvary students My advice for Calvary students is to stay on task and be respectful to the staff while at Calvary Academy What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marion Catholic High School What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is the fellowship the friendship with other peers the special events that take place the variety of sports and the Christian education that the wonderful teachers taught us Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teachers are my amazing parents They got me through a lot during my time at Calvary They are loving caring and thoughtful Lastly they helped me through the years spiritually Love you guys In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have grown in spiritual wisdom I have learned how to defend my faith I have grown in spiritual knowledge as well What advice do you have for Calvary students I have lots of advice work hard be respectful avoid drama stay on task and be the one to do the most What High School will you be attending I will be attending Illiana Christian High School What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Sixth Grade What do you love about Calvary I love chapel and student council I also like the premium education I get at Calvary Also I love how students here can get a Godly education and wisdom without problems Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite One of my favorite teachers is Ms Allen Ms Allen is a positive and energetic teacher and I always have fun in her class Even though she is fun and nice she always gets us under control when it s time to be serious In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have gotten more spiritual knowledge from Calvary and I have learned about the past in the Bible I have also learned the importance of my faith and how to defend it What advice do you have for Calvary students Always work hard and never give up If you need help with an assignment ask a teacher not a friend or another student because they also might not understand it What High School will you be attending I will be attending St Ignatius High School What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Sixth Grade What do you love about Calvary I love the variety of sports the safe environment and I love the premium education Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mr Cameron because he is playful yet serious at the same time In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I learned the true meaning of being a Christian how to defend my faith and I gained spiritual knowledge What advice do you have for Calvary students Stay on task avoid gossip mind your own business obey your teachers and always do your homework What High School will you be attending I will be attending St Ignatius High School Krista Smith

MAY 2019 Issue 17 6 What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary teaches us about Jesus Christ every day I get a premium education where the teachers care about our futures and what s best for us Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite One of my favorite teachers is Mr Cameron because he Jayda Taylor always challenges us in class Mr Cameron has taught me how to be a better person friend and Christian He expresses the importance of Jesus in our life and how to defend my faith which I really appreciate Besides being an excellent teacher Mr Cameron is very fun and relatable person Thank you so much Mr C In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have grown in my faith as a result of my experience at Calvary I have learned many bible verses gained spiritual knowledge and ways to defend my faith I am thankful that Calvary has taught me the most important person for your life Jesus Christ What advice do you have for Calvary students My advice for Calvary students is to avoid gossip and drama respect your teachers and work hard Education is the key to success What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marion Catholic High School What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in First Grade What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is that I can worship and pray freely Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mrs Russell is my favorite teacher because she loves and cares for her students She has taught me how to get better at playing the flute and has encouraged me In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary The ways I have grown in faith is that I learned more about God and I have come to know Him and accept Him in my heart at a very young age What advice do you have for Calvary students The advice I have for future students is to get good grades and try your very best every year because every grade counts What High School will you be attending I am undecided at this time Jordan Thomas Eric Vasser Kyree Wesley What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I personally love the learning environment at Calvary It is safe offers an amazing learning experience and for the most part makes the students feel uplifted and encouraged Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite One of my favorite teachers is Ms Allen She is one of my favorite teachers because she makes class fun while still accomplishing work She always offers fun activities for the class and always expresses a cheerful and kind attitude In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have learned how to amply defend my faith as a result of my experience at Calvary My experience has taught me wisdom and many scriptures from God s word What advice do you have for Calvary students I suggest that Calvary students be open to one another and share how you feel if you are struggling What High School will you be attending I will be attending Munster High School What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Fourth Grade What do you love about Calvary I love that as students we can learn about Jesus without getting in trouble along with peers I ve known most of my life Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is by far Mrs Melvin Ever since the day we met her in sixth grade she has kept us in check when we were out of order and prepared us for high school in the best way In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary Since I ve been at Calvary my faith has grown in many ways I have become wiser in my decisions learned how to defend my faith and memorized dozens of scriptures What advice do you have for Calvary students My advice for Calvary students is to avoid gossip confrontation stay focused and study and be the one to do the most What High School will you be attending I will be attending Bishop Noll High School What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary is a safe school Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Ms Allen is my favorite teacher because she will like subscribe to my Youtube and follow me on Twitter and Instagram In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I learned about God What advice do you have for Calvary students Be good student What High School will you be attending I will be attending Mount Carmel High School Kevin Williams

MAY 2019 Issue 17 7 What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Fourth Grade Myia Williams What do you love about Calvary I love that we are able to openly learn about Jesus and His wonderful teachings I also love the special events we have at Calvary such as fundraisers and Olympic Day I also love that we can go to chapel on Fridays to worship the Lord and fellowship Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mrs Russell because she possess pulchritude and is a lovely person to be around Mrs Russell is always honest with us and constantly pushes us to our full potential Even though playing my instrument is not my favorite thing to do Mrs Russell allows me to enjoy band with a positive attitude In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary We have learned a lot about false beliefs and teachings that are being taught around the world Hearing these false teachings persuades me to grow closer with God so I won t be led astray What advice do you have for Calvary students You should stay focused on yourself set goals and achieve them and stay away from the wrong crowds Be respectful to everyone What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marion Catholic High School What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary One thing I like about Calvary is having a premium education Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mr Cameron is my favorite teacher When he teaches his class he always has a cheerful and splendid attitude His class is very fun and I always have a fantastic time In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have grown in drastic ways I have matured and I think I have become the young lady God has called me to be I have set the foundation of my life with it being Jesus Christ What advice do you have for Calvary students Some advice I have for Calvary Students is stay on the path of God and let the past be history Be who God has called you to be not who you think you want to be What High School will you be attending I will be attending Homewood Flossmoor High School Kaylah Willis William Woodfork What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love the education that they teach us and the teachers here I love the safety variety of sports and the bright modern building Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Ms Allen is my favorite because she is very fun and she will always help you if you are struggling in anything at all In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have grown in my faith tremendously at Calvary Coming into Calvary I knew very little about God but coming out of Calvary I know a plethora of things about God Thank you Calvary What advice do you have for Calvary students Just stay on task keep doing your work study for tests and you should excel at this school What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marian Catholic High School What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in Second Grade What do you love about Calvary At Calvary Academy there is an amazing education and most of the teachers take time to make sure all the students understand the concepts Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mrs Van Dyken because she provides all of the tools to be a good Spanish speaker and she makes Spanish enjoyable What advice do you have for Calvary students My advice to other Calvary students is to stay strong and don t goof off because when it s all over you will be glad you listened What High School will you be attending I will be attending Marion Catholic High School Cameryn Wright

MAY 2019 Issue 17 8 Farewell Chapel Calvary Academy held its final chapel for the school year on Friday May 24th The chapel was dedicated to the graduating eighth graders whose moto was God s Team of 29 Teens Chapel included each grade providing a tribute or piece of advice for the graduates along with Academic Scholars receiving awards 8th Grade Academic Scholars for 2019 Chapel ended with a beautiful time of prayer with the 8th grade parents and relatives coming to the front and gathering around the graduates to pray a blessing over them We are so very proud of our 8th Grade Students and know they will go on to accomplish many great things Academic scholars were named for every subject including the arts and P E Each scholar was awarded an academic medal to wear at graduation with their cap and gown Congratulations Literature History Spanish Bible Mathematics Science Computers Band Art Phys Ed Girls Phys Ed Boys Kirstin Smith Myia Williams Jayda Taylor Leah Readus Allyse Foreman Kolin Brannon Eric Vasser Nathaniel Locker Madelyn Ritzema Krista Smith Xavier Campbell God s Team of 29 Teens As you eagerly transition into your new season remember the reason is to make the world a better place and be a bright example of God s grace Know that life s times and tests may often be tough but be sincere and respect authority to persevere Instead of being misled run the race to stay on pace When you are unsure of what to do pray trust wait and anticipate God s voice to make the right choice God will see you through for He has plans to use you Stay on track without looking back and know without the shadow of a doubt that God is working your future out Love and miss you already Mrs Melvin