Homecoming Program 2015

WELCOME HOME

GLAD YOU’RE HERE!

I want to personally thank all of you for coming out to celebrate Maranatha’s 2015 Homecoming Game!

It takes a team effort to put together an event like this and many thanks goes out to those who put in many hours to help make this a fun and memorable event!

Attending a Maranatha football game feels like you’ve stepped into a time machine and landed in the middle of the 1950’s – a time when families from small towns rallied around their home teams and cheered their boys to victory. We make every effort to create a family-friendly environment for you, and hope you enjoy the Homecoming festivities, cheerleaders, floats, pep band, food trucks, and football!

Maranatha’s enrollment has grown, school spirit is at an all-time high, and the Athletic Program is on an upswing. With a new High School building on the way, along with a potential full renovation of our Athletic Fields, we are primed for further growth.

The Lord is blessing Maranatha!

As many of you know, we are changing the very heart of our Athletic Program by emphasizing player development. Strength, speed, agility, and skill training are being heavily implemented. More importantly, all of our coaches are encouraging our players to do ‘All Things’ for God’s glory. We know that if we play in a manner that pleases Him, we will have a successful program.

Last year, 7 of our 8 team sports qualified for CIF playoff berths, and we are hoping to repeat or better that record this year.

After winning the Ocean League title in 2014, our football team has moved up a level to the Pacific League and has a legitimate shot at winning back-to-back titles.

Tonight’s game pits two of the league’s best teams, and the result will have a huge impact on who will walk away with the league championship. Exciting stuff!

Thanks again for coming and we hope you have a fantastic time!

All Things!

Steve Whitley | Athletic Director

MARANATHA EAGLES

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ISAAC SCHWAN (C) Senior | WR, LB

8

JAMES ROHDE Senior | WR, DB

3

ROBBY YAMAGUCHI Senior | RB, DB

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14

KYLE LANZER (C) Senior | WR, DB

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MATT DEWILDT Senior | WR, DB

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JAMES PALMER Junior | WR, DB

JAKE BRONSON (C) Senior | RB, DE

LOGAN GODWIN Freshman | RB, LB

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12

NICK GLENN Freshman | QB

5

RYAN TRENT Sophomore | RB, LB

13

RYAN POPAT Sophomore | WR, DB

GRANT RUPE Sophomore | WR, DB

18 Junior | QB

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33

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CHRISTIAN CORTES (C)

TREVOR SHENG (C) Junior | RB, DB

JOSIAH SECRIST Junior | TE, DB

ANDRE ESCOFFIER Senior | RB, DB

VARSITY FOOTBALL

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JOHN NORWOOD Freshman | OL, DL

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JOSIAH HEPNER Sophomore | K

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JOHN BOTHE Senior | WR, DE

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JOSH ALLEN Freshman | T, DL

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MATT WINIECKE Freshman | C, DL

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ANTONIO PARTIDA Junior | G, DT

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SAM ZANELLA Sophomore | G, LB

DANIEL TRENT Senior | C, MLB

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BLAKE ALTICE Sophomore | T, DT

DUSTIN ZHU Freshman | OL, DL

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JUSTIN PETRALIA Freshman | T, DL

AUSTIN CHAMBLISS

Sophomore | TE, DE

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COACHING STAFF

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JOSH PRICE Freshman | OL, DL

HEAD COACH: MICHAEL COLE ASST. COACH: JERRY ANDERSON ASST. COACH: KYLE DUGGIN

ASST. COACH: LAWRENCE PRIJOLES ASST. COACH: KEVINJO ATKINS ASST. COACH: DON TRENT

SENIORS

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HOMECOM 15 COURT 20

JAKE BRONSON

LAUREL GRAY

SENIORS

Laurel Gray is a Senior and has been attending Maranatha since Kindergarten. Laurel is involved in cheer, soccer, theater, and clubs. She has been on ASB for two years and is the Vice President of ASB this year. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves to go camping. Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 because it always reminds her that God has the perfect plan for her life.

Jake Bronson is a Senior at Maranatha Christian Schools and has attended Maranatha since he was in Kindergarten. Jake plays football, is in NHS, does theater and is the President of ASB. He also adores ice cream. He would like to attend the Coast Guard Academy next fall. His favorite quote is, “It’s not about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward...It’s about how much you can take and keep moving forward...That’s how winning is done...” And his favorite Bible verse is Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”

MORGAN WURTZLER DANIEL TRENT Daniel likes to play football for the Maranatha Eagles and having pasta dinners at his house for his team. He enjoys hanging out with his friends and family, as well as his brothers and sisters.

His favorite things to do are playing guitar and visiting family in Colorado. His favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (NLT)

Morgan loves to play soccer, softball, run track, surf, and cheer.

She is currently the President of National Honors Society. She enjoys exploring her creativity, through art, photography, and videography. She is adventurous and wants to travel the world.

Morgan also enjoys her current involvement in missionary work, and sees herself continuing it in the future. Her favorite place to be is at the beach and she hopes to attend Point Loma Nazarene University next fall. Her favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 4:18, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

JUNIORS

ANTONIO PARTIDA

CHLOE SCAFIDDI

SOPHOMORES

Chloe has been attending Maranatha since her freshmen year. She is involved in multiple activities, including cheerleading, basketball, ASB and is co-editor in chief for yearbook. She also enjoys baking, reading and listening to music. Her favorite Bible verse is Deuteronomy 6:5: “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

Antonio has been attending MCS since midway through his freshman year. He has a passion for writing, and is the co-founder of ‘Natha News, the school newspaper.

He has played Varsity Football, soccer, and track while at MCS. Antonio enjoys participating in National Honors Society and ASB, where he is Junior Class President. He loves spending time with friends and family, and his appetite for reading is almost as large as his appetite for Chinese food. Antonio’s favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” He loves this verse because it shows how God is by your side through thick and thin, and that He has a plan for you even when you can’t see one.

JUSTIN GRAY SARAH TRENT Sarah is a Sophomore at Maranatha and has been attending since 3rd grade. Her favorite thing to do is play soccer. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Sarah’s favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

FRESHMEN

Justin Gray is a Sophomore at Maranatha Christian Schools and has attended since Kindergarten. He is involved in Cross-Country and ASB. Some of his hobbies include riding his dirt bike, riding his bike, theater, and running. He is also aspiring to be a pilot in the military one day. His favorite verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me and his favorite quote is, “Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will.”

BELLA SEGORIA Bella Segoria is a Freshman and this is her first year at MCS. She plans to play soccer this winter and run track in the spring. Currently, Bella is involved in National Charity League with her mother and is a part of ASB. She spends most of her free time hanging out with friends, doing philanthropies, and drawing. She enjoys volunteering with Autism Tree, Feeding America, and Helen Woodward. Bella’s favorite verse is Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”

WILL DAVIS Will Davis is a Freshman and has attended Maranatha since Kindergarten. He is currently running his fourth year of cross country, is the Freshman Class President, and a writer on the school newspaper. He was in the spring production of Peter Pan Jr. at MCS. He has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and plays the piano. He enjoys snow skiing, wake boarding, and photography. Will’s favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.

Photo by Tom McCormick

Photo by Tom McCormick

VARSITY CHEER Haley Coil, Natalie Crouse, Miranda Cui, Laurel Gray, Marisa Heffernan, Lexi Heyl, Kailyn Howe, Izzy Landis, Kayla McCormick, Bethany Nguyen, Kiana Olson, Alexa Perezgrovas, Chloe Scafiddi, Sydney Sheng, Alexa Suydam, Sarah Trent, Jordan Ward, Morgan Wurtzler Head Coach: Hillary Duggin

Photo by Tom McCormick

MCS Boosters would like to welcome you to the 2015 Homecoming Game! We want to give a special thank you to all our Golf Tournament Sponsors. Our sponsors are strong supporters of our Athletic Program. Please support these businesses as they support us. We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to another successful event.

Here are a few of Booster’s accomplishments from the 2014-2015 school year:

• Wall pads for gym (2014 Golf Tournament)

• ‘M’ Spirit Flag

• Contribute to resurfacing and painting the gym floor

• Cottage wall mural

• Banners for football, volleyball and basketball games

• Soccer goals

• Inspirational words on bleacher steps and field benches

• Sport scope end zone camera

• Newspaper articles of MCS Athletes framed and displayed

• Painted the football bleachers

• Partner with PAC and ASB to fund and build the Blue Brew coffee stand for High School

Boosters Wish List:

Mark your calendars for these Boosters events:

• Athletic field bleachers and press box

• Annual Golf Tournament – October 26, 2015

• Add cross court baskets

• Varsity Basketball Free Throw Fundraiser

• Scholarship fund

• Spring Mud Run

• Continue improvements on baseball field

Your support at Boosters events allows us to give back to our Christian athletes. We look forward to partnering with you as Boosters strives to enrich the Athletic Program here at MCHS! Enjoy the game!

“You can’t do anything by doing nothing!” –Unknown Chuck and Wendy DeWildt

THANK YOU TO OUR ALL STAR SPONSORS!

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD PARTNER

Chenhong Paint Ashford University Gordon W. Poelman DDS, INC. Protravel International

Interfaith

SILVER PARTNERS

BRONZE PARTNERS

The Corey Family TaylorMade Callaway A&D Autoworks

doTERRA E.J. Polley & Associates, Inc.

THANK YOU ASB!

Executive Cabinet: Jake Bronson, Laurel Gray, Kayla McCormick, Julia Lawrenz, Chloe Scaffidi, Kianna Olsen, Robby Yamaguchi, Elyse Yoo, Aubrie Rocha Amanda Gwaltney, Amanda Thurman, Andie Burns, Anna Azeka, Antonio Partida, Bella Segoria, Christian Mixer, Daniel Trent, David Min, Eddy Yu, Hannah Rutland, Izzy Landis, Joey Cabral, Josiah Secrist, Justin Gray, Kailyn Howe, Karinne House, Lauren Bothe, Lauren Wang, Mekaela Campos, Micki Stark, Morgan Wurtzler, Nikkita Joyner, Noah Sullivan, Olivia Shan, Sheldon Lewis, Travis Knuffman, Will Davis, Zachary Yoo Advisors: Lissy Petty & Jeremy King

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