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I have fought the good fight I have finished the race and I have remained faithful 2 Timonthy 4 7 MAY JUNE 2017 IN THIS ISSUE Finishing Strong by Barbara Whitlock So let s not get tired of doing what is good At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don t give up Galatians 6 9 NLT 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 th From the 8 grade musical to Olympic th Day to the 8 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 Parents supported their children and cheered them on every step of the way So as the month of May arrived our students didn t sit back and coast through They persevered and finished strong If we are obedient to God s will for our lives and daily strive to walk in holiness we will finish well in His eyes And that is what is most important in this life to please God We remind our students daily that God has a purpose and plan for their lives and if they strive to please Him and live according to His Word nothing will be impossible God has given us many examples in the Bible of people who have finished strong Joseph David and 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 Standing Ovation th The Calvary 8 grade class did a phenomenal job during their performance of The Wiz Jr Continued page 2 8th Grade Stories We celebrate our graduating class of 2017 with a tribute to them and a testimony of their time at Calvary Academy Continued pg 3

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MAY JUNE 2017 Issue 9 2 The 8th Grade Class Leave Their Mark by Ms Barbara Whitlock th On Saturday May 20 in front of an th audience of more than 300 the 8 grade class performed the musical The Wiz Jr With only 6 weeks of rehearsals these students banded together to put on a performance that left the audience applauding for more th What started as an idea from one of the 8 grade students blossomed into an event that was unplanned by Calvary but definitely ordained of God After learning that Calvary will be starting a Drama Club in the fall of this th year the 8 graders wanted to work together towards a performance dedicated specifically to the start up of this club Without wasting any time these students worked hard over the next 6 weeks memorizing lines going over choreography and learning songs When the stage lights went on that Saturday night the actors took the stage and performed their hearts out I didn t realize th how much fun this would be said 8 grader Matthew McKnight aka The Scarecrow When the evening was over parents and family members were blessed by the talents of these students In the fall a plaque will be hung in our foyer as an honor to them and as a reminder of their contribution to the Drama Club A verse that comes to mind when looking back on the time spent with these students is from Colossians 3 And whatever you do whether in word or deed do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Congratulations Class of 2017 Calvary Academy gave diplomas to 32 students on June 1 2017 The ceremony was a joyful finale to the many years spent at Calvary Academy Urging the class of 2017 to keep in mind all that has been taught at Calvary Pastor Alfonzo Surrett continued his address by reminding the students that God has already equipped them with what they need to be successful When in high school they need to make it a point to serve the same God live by the same standards and to not follow the crowd but follow Christ Tamera Trimuel Student Council President and this year s Student Speaker gave a wonderful speech relating their time at Calvary to the metamorphosis of a butterfly After many years in our hallways it s time for them to spread their wings and fly Nia Martin was the recipient of this years Taylor A Dale Scholarship a 500 award to be used at her high school of choice After diplomas were awarded Mr Daniel Cameron ended the evening in prayer for our graduates It was a wonderful night celebrating our scholars and congratulating them on a job well done Father through him With prayer and thanksgiving evident at each rehearsal and before the performance that evening these students dedicated this performance to the One who gave them the opportunity and talent to accomplish this amazing feat Well th done 8 grade class

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MAY JUNE 2017 Issue 9 What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school What do you love about Calvary I love how Calvary gives us an opportunity every Friday to worship God Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite One of my favorite teachers is Mr Cameron because every Thursday we would have Thursday Tickles He also knows how to make learning fun In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary Ways I have grown in my faith at Calvary is becoming closer to God and knowing how to apply Him in my everyday life How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school As for high school testing I did excellent in the reading portion and for high school I will be attending Mother McAuley What opportunities did you experience that you don t think you would have gotten elsewhere The Christian environment Delaney Davis What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in kindergarten What do you love about Calvary The great sports and the enthusiasm How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel Calvary has prepared me fairly well for high school especially in English The high school I m attending is Marian Catholic What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy Calvary may have their ups and downs but they push us and make us work harder because they want us to succeed What opportunities did you experience that you don t think you would have gotten elsewhere Being able to preach God s mighty Word Calvary encourages us to become missionaries of Christ and to preach the word to others Favorite experience My favorite experience was the field trip where we went to the dairy farm That trip was fun and exciting Angel Love What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love Calvary because we are free to learn and talk about Jesus and the teachers enjoy interacting with us Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mr R because he made things fun and jovial In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary Because of Calvary I got saved How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I am attending Illiana Christian in the fall and Calvary has prepared me for this because I knew most of the content on the ICHS test Favorite experience When Mrs Battista came back from being sick We saw God and the effect of prayer Ben Ritzema Mia Cruz What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in kindergarten What do you love about Calvary I love that we get to pray and talk to God openly Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher was Mrs Broy At recess we would always talk to each other and she would ask me about my family and how they were doing She was very energetic loving and always put a smile on my face In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of you experience at Calvary I have learned to trust God more and believe that He is always with me How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I fell that Calvary has prepared me very well in my education as well as my social skills I will most likely be attending Illiana Christian High School What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would tell them that Calvary is an awesome school that will help you grow in your faith and grow as a student academically Quentin Tucker What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in first grade What do you love about Calvary I love how every teacher gives us a good education and gets us ready for high school I also like how we get to worship God every Friday Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher was Mrs Broy because she made us memorize our time tables by singing songs and it made it easier for me to learn In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I ve learned to help others out more sing more to God being respectful to my teachers and to have a good heart to love others What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would say welcome feel free to enjoy yourself I would also say this is a good school and the teachers are here to help you What opportunities did you experience that you don t think you would have gotten elsewhere Learning more about God and worshipping Him Also fun times spent with friends teachers and the school 3

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MAY JUNE 2017 Issue 9 Kailey Burns 4 What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in kindergarten 2008 What do you love about Calvary If I have any problems or if I m sad I can always go to the staff They are always there for me Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher was Mr Clark He helped me with my faith in Jesus and helped me get closer to Him In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have grown in my faith tremendously I really developed a close relationship with God because of Chapel Bible class and homeroom devotions How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school Calvary has prepared me by giving me challenging work and supplying all necessary help if needed I will be attending Homewood Floosmoor in the fall What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would say Calvary is an outstanding school that has everything to excel academically You will be surrounded by Christ and a Christ like staff What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in 2010 What do you love about Calvary The Christ like environment Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher was Mr Clark He was my favorite because he tried extremely hard to insert Christ in our lives 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 Calvary has helped me understand the differences between good and evil What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy If a new student considered joining Calvary I would say things that would make him her feel welcome Share an experience at Calvary An experience that I will never forget from Calvary is the day Mrs Broy died The hallways that day were so quiet you were able to hear a pin drop If you did hear something it was likely one of the students crying Godwin Olaleye Jalesa Villegas What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in second grade 2010 What do you love about Calvary I love a lot about Calvary I love every years homecoming and the fellowship and interaction between students in the hall and during school events I also adore Olympic day Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite One of my favorite teachers was Mrs Broy God rd gave her a kind loving spirit that really showed throughout 3 grade She was also a fun teacher In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary As a result of my experience at Calvary I believe I have come closer to God my friends and my teachers How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school Calvary has prepared me a lot for high school and graduation For example Mrs Melvin has taught me a plethora of new vocabulary and language skills that are some of the most important in high school I will be attending Marian Catholic in the fall What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy Enjoy the time you have with your friends because the years go by fast Ricquel O Hara What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in kindergarten What do you love about Calvary One thing I love about Calvary is being able to talk and worship God freely Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mrs Melvin because she always yells at me so I can get better In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown by trusting in God and knowing that He was in control since I ve been at Calvary How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school Calvary has prepared me well for high school I will be attending Bronzeville Military Academy in the fall What opportunities did you experience that you don t think you would have gotten elsewhere Opportunities I ve experienced at Calvary are mission trips and helping people in need I don t think I would have experienced that at any other school th Michelle Brannon What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in 4 grade 2012 What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary doesn t budget cut the arts has a Christian staff who care for the students and pushes the students to do the best they can Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mrs Russell She is not only hard working but patient too She continues to assist my flute playing by giving me lessons and talks with me to better my relationship with God Without a doubt Mrs Russell is one of the best Christian role models I have ever had In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I knew about Christ before coming to Calvary but the Bible curriculum worked to strengthen it What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would tell them how the academic curriculum goes above and beyond to prepare you for the next stage of your life The school follows up with a Christian foundation Though at times it may seems tedious the school only wants the best for you

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MAY JUNE 2017 Issue 9 Matthew McKnight 5 What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in the second grade What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is the Christian environment we are in It makes it easy to make new friends Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite There are so many teachers that were influential in my life that I do not have a favorite In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary Calvary has taught me that God is with you not matter what hard times you re going through How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school Calvary s high academic standards has prepared me for the grueling classes to come at Morgan Park Academy What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would tell the student to mentally prepare for Calvary s high standards and to always keep God in mind What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school What do you love about Calvary What I love is that Calvary is starting different clubs I also love that you can get on the website and that Calvary helps me see my friends everyday Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher was Ms Broy She always incorporated fun things in the lessons What high school will you be attending I will be attending Green Valley Christian High School Share an experience at Calvary I remember in third grade when my class made up songs to go with all the multiplication problems from 2 12 My teacher Mr Patten videotaped us singing all of it Faythe Jones Dylan Williams Mia Gastile What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school What do you love about Calvary I love Calvary Academy because of the wonderful friends I acquired along this long yet unforgettable journey Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher was Mr Clark He spoke truth at all times of the day yet still being a very astute teacher who brought everyone closer to God In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith in myself has grown tremendously throughout my years I ve learned to hold my tongue and not be blunt How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel that Calvary taught me quite well thus leading me to pursue my academic excellence at Marian Catholic high school What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else The opportunities that Calvary has is full access to the wonderful word of God What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in 2008 What do you love about Calvary I love the fact that Calvary has no tolerance for bullying and they enforce hard work and good manners They also have a high quality Christian education In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I learned to trust in God and that I can t depend on myself for everything I have also learned to pray throughout the day and not only in the morning or night How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel Calvary has prepared me for Marian Catholic high school because they are teaching me high school material They have also prepared me for graduation because this school holds a special place in my heart What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would tell a new student that you will receive a highquality education and that every single teacher cares about you and the progress of your education They will also teach and display Christian values and they are always there to help you th Samuel Wright What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary when I was in 5 grade What do you love about Calvary I love being challenged when doing homework tests and quizzes I also love that the teachers will help you if you are struggling with something Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite I don t have a favorite teacher I think that all of the teachers are fantastic In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have grown in my faith by trusting and knowing that all things God does is for a reason How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel that I will already know a lot going into high school because I have been taught so many different things that have helped me prepare for school What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would say to a new student that he will love the atmosphere of the school but they better be prepared to work extremely hard

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MAY JUNE 2017 Issue 9 6 th Jaelyn Williams What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary when I was in 6 grade What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is volleyball Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite One of my favorite teachers is Mrs Bolkema I say this because she pushes me when I don t do my best but not to harm me or in a hurtful way In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I have become closer to God I have learned more about Him and how to show Him in me daily What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would tell them to be prepared for tough teachers who care What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else At Calvary I experience chapel which I don t think I would ve experienced anywhere else I also experienced being able to discuss things with my teachers comfortably Bryson Smith What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is the activities it has to offer They have activities such as sports writing club and even a drama club In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith in God has grown tremendously since I arrived here When I was younger I believed in God but never gave any thought about understanding Him Attending chapel and bible class has grown my faith in Christ How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel Calvary has prepared me substantially for high school I am attending Lincoln Way East a public school in Frankfort in the fall What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else The opportunities I have experienced at Calvary is the time we take out of every Friday morning to attend chapel and praise God Also we can be chosen by teachers to be in a leadership program which allows us to be with other Christian leaders from different schools What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in kindergarten What do you love about Calvary One feature I love about Calvary is the cornucopia of friendliness in the atmosphere In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary At Calvary my relationship with God has increased to the abundance of faith gained here How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school The tedious path Calvary has set for me has helped me along the way however I believe I was being prepared for a more tedious road What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else I believe that if I were to go to another educational facility I could not have gained the relationship I have with God today Share an experience at Calvary Three years ago my Olympic Day team won the tug of war which may have been my favorite moment at Calvary Academy Isaiah Chambers What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in 2010 What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is the Christ like attitude In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown a tremendous amount thanks to the very rigorous and religious teaching How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel Calvary has greatly prepared me for Homewood Floosmoor high school because they have taught me how to deal with worldly situations What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy To a new student I would say to try your best and don t be afraid to ask for help What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else I feel the opportunities I had were learning about God acting and being a news reporter for the newsletter Christian De Vine Taylor Washington What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in 2009 What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is most definitely chapel which is where we go to praise God and hear testimonies The reason I love this is because I am free to rejoice however I want with no criticism or hypocrisy Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite I don t have a favorite teacher I actually think all of them are marvelous because they motivate and push us to do the best and be the best I believe all teachers are wonderful adults who give their time into helping us students achieve greatness In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary The ways I have grown in my faith as a result of my experience is my self control which I have struggled with as a child How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel Calvary has prepared me very abundantly for good or bad situations The High School I will be attending is Homewood Floosmoor What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else The experience of building a relationship with God

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MAY JUNE 2017 Issue 9 Christian Grant 7 What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school What do you love about Calvary I love Calvary s friendly environment Everyone knows each other and I truly believe that stands out Other schools may not obtain this magnificent opportunity and I m ecstatic to have it Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teacher is Mrs Melvin She stands out so much because although she teaches English she gives us a taste of every class How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school This fall I shall be attending the extremely coveted University of Chicago Laboratory schools Calvary has prepared me because of their demand of academic excellence This has motivated me to give God all the glory for putting me in the best situation fathomable to succeed in life What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy To a new student joining the Wolverine family I would say don t be nervous just enjoy yourself What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else An opportunity that is significant to Calvary is when we go to Chapel every Friday to praise God rd Mikayla Wallace Sydni Branch What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in 3 grade What do you love about Calvary What I love most about Calvary is chapel every Friday We get the time to worship and praise God as a school In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary Calvary has played a substantial part in the growing of my faith Calvary has taught me to trust God during the darkest times of life How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel Calvary has well prepared me for graduation and for high school Although math may be difficult I know with the help of God I will excel I will be attending Marist High school in the fall What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would say to a new student attending Calvary to enjoy your years here but stay focused and you will achieve all of your desired goals What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else I feel the opportunity to grow in faith and pray whenever there is conflicts between classmates is such a privilege What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school What do you love about Calvary Calvary has open arms and positive attitudes from all teachers and staff I love how Mrs Pender greets me each morning and how teachers treat my friends and I like family In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith as a result of my experience at Calvary has gotten stronger Through each grade my faith has surely grown and my connection with God did too How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school Calvary has done an excellent job preparing me for high school I have been taught by outstanding teachers who have prepared me for what is ahead I will be attending Munster High School in the fall What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else At Calvary we are a name not a number and the teachers thoroughly listen to what their students have to say We are blessed to have chapel every Friday because numerous schools cannot do this or speak of God Kolbee Tookes What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is my relationships with my friends In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary A way Calvary has helped me grow in my faith is by relying on God for the problems I face whether it a major problem or a minor problem How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel Calvary has prepared me for high school by strengthening my faith in the Lord Mrs Melvin gave us tips throughout the year I will be attending Homewood Flossmoor High School What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy Keep your grades up and you will be fine And trust in God What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else I got to experience how much fun my childhood was here I was only 3 years old when I started Calvary and now I m 13 Calvary showed me love as a family in Christ I can say one thing about Calvary it is not just a school but a family Morgan Crawford What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is that I m comfortable because I technically grew up here Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mrs Melvin is my favorite teacher because she always wants to hear out thoughts In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I ve always believed in God but Calvary made my faith stronger I learned to love God even more for what He has done for us in His miraculous ways I learned the Fruits of the Spirit and to be patient on what God s plans are for us What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy If a new student joined I would tell them to be kind stay focused and graduate What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else I reminisce about when we use to sing and take naps in pre school How Ranti bit my hand when I took her pencil When Kyndal lifted a th desk in 7 grade

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MAY JUNE 2017 Issue 9 8 st Ranti Abraham What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school but left in 1 grade By rd the grace of God I came back in 3 grade In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary There are a plethora of ways my faith th has grown at Calvary but I m only going to name one It was the 7 grade and I was in Bible class with Mr Clark It was October th 24 2 39 p m That day I gave my life to Christ I always went to church but I never gave Him my life I will never forget that day How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school Calvary has prepared me for high school in many ways The classes we take give us a better education And I am so thankful for Spanish What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would say to be yourself Most of all have fun What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else The opportunities I have received at Calvary I can t even explain them I went to a public school for 2 years If we were to pray we would get in trouble Here I can pray whenever I want th Xavier Henderson What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in 5 grade What do you love about Calvary I like that the school genuinely wants to teach kids about God They let us know that God sent His only Son to earth to die for our sins Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mrs Melvin is easily my favorite teacher She is always lifting students up and constantly trying to prepare us Without her I wouldn t be able to graduate this year In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I ve grown in my faith by realizing what Jesus did for us He died on the cross and His blood washed away all of our sins This fact really helped me through some tough times and for that I thank Calvary What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else One thing we have is the bond between each other and God I don t think any other school would have the same feeling as Calvary Another thing is the way they teach you about God They really try to connect with students to make sure they know God Tamera Trimuel What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary at age two in 2005 What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary is a family knit school with friends I will have for a lifetime Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite My favorite teachers are Mrs Melvin and Mr Ritzema I have a special relationship with Mrs Melvin Mr Ritzema is brutally honest with me and tolerates my loud talking In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown a great deal as a result of my experience at Calvary Throughout my numerous years here I have learned about several events that occurred in the Bible How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school Calvary has prepared me for high school in the area of accountability being responsible for your grades and actions I am attending Marion Catholic High school What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else I don t think I would ve experienced being President of Student Council or made so many good friends if I wasn t at Calvary Nia Martin What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school What do you love about Calvary I love my friends teachers and the fact that I feel I am receiving a high education Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite One of my favorite teachers was Mrs Broy I truly felt she cared for us and we also had a lot of fun in class while learning In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown exponentially through Bible classes and chapel I am becoming aware of what it really means to be a Christian How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school Calvary has prepared me academically spiritually and the talk with teachers have prepared me for the upcoming challenges I will be attend Marion Catholic in the fall What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would tell a new student to be prepared for challenging work but do not give up Share an experience at Calvary I remember in third grade we had an ice cream sundae party with Mrs Broy and we had a marshmallow fight Earlier this year in gym we did the mannequin challenge and it was hilarious What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in daycare in 2003 What do you love about Calvary What I love about Calvary is their sports and learning curriculum Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite One of my favorite teachers is Mrs Melvin She is astonishing understanding and always prepared She constantly works us to our best abilities In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary My faith has grown spiritually for God and emotionally for others as a result of my experience at Calvary How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I feel I have been well prepared for high school for th we were taught at a 9 grade level in numerous classes I will happily be attending Homewood Flossmoor High school What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else The opportunities I experienced at Calvary that I don t think I would have anywhere else would be our Christian learning curriculum Aisha Al Amin

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MAY JUNE 2017 Issue 9 Kayla Sanders What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary in pre school in 2004 What do you love about Calvary I love much about Calvary but I really love the loving and caring environment Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mr Ritzema is one of my favorite teachers He always made me smile and laugh he encourages me in everything I do In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary When we go to chapel every Friday I feel I get closer to Jesus Christ How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school Calvary has taught me to be respectful and responsible in a Christian manner In the fall I will be attending Thornwood High school What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would tell them they will love it here and they will get closer to God and make long lasting friendships What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else Going to chapel every Friday and praising God Also having a Bible class Many students don t get to experience these things Kyndal Maclin What year grade did you start attending Calvary Academy I started attending Calvary at age two in the day care What do you love about Calvary I love that Calvary teaches us about God and they teach us to do our best Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he she is a favorite Mrs Melvin is one of my favorite teachers because she doesn t take it easy on us and pushes us to do our absolute best In what ways have you grown in your faith as a result of your experience at Calvary I ve grown in my faith because everything that goes on in the world proves that everything Calvary taught us about God is true How do you feel Calvary has prepared you for graduation and high school I will be attending Mother McAuley in the fall and I feel Calvary has prepared me because our curriculum is farther along than other schools What would you say to a new student joining Calvary Academy I would tell a new student to do their absolute best so they can excel because it s not always easy What opportunities did you experience at Calvary that you don t think you would have gotten anywhere else I might not have gotten to learn about God or make great friendships with people who believe in Christianity 9

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MAY JUNE 2017 Issue 9 10 5th Grade Pen Pal Project On May 18th 5th grade students from Westlake Christian Academy in Grayslake IL came for a fun day with our 5th grade classes Since October of 2016 our 5th graders have been pen pals with these students from Westlake writing back and forth and sharing about what has been going on in each other schools Westlake students came for a day of fun including games lunch working on STEM projects and a chance to meet each other in person Let The Games Begin Friday May 26th Calvary Academy held its annual Olympic Day Olympic day is a school wide event filled with fun games and food Teams of students across all grades compete in a variety of games from relay races to water balloon tosses Snacks candy pop and pizza fuel the participants Olympic day is a tremendous day of fun games and fellowship Parents and alumni join together to work games run concessions and assist team leaders Older students become big brothers or sisters to younger grade students while interacting in the day s activities Every year Olympic day is a student and staff highlight the culmination of a successful school year This year Mrs Abraham was chosen to be the torch runner for the opening ceremony Mrs Abraham ends her 20 years with Calvary Academy with the graduation of her youngest child Ranti Abraham This was a well deserved honor for such a wonderful servant of God The day culminates with a tug ofwar contest between teams followed by a tug of war between the two eighth grade homerooms The top scoring teams were announced at the end of the day A special thank you to all the parents grandparents and alumni who came out to help with this wonderful event We could not have done this without you

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