2016 NCS Yearbook

We Choose To Be Ambassadors For Christ

CHOICES 2016 EMBASSY upper and Lower school

We Choose To Be Ambassadors For Christ.

CHOICES

Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...

But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. — Joshua 24:15

ACADEMICS Football

Varsity & JV Sports

SPORTS Lower School

Middle School Sports

Lead or Follow

Teams

Pilgrims or Indians Christ or The World Work or Play Dress Up or Dress Down Donuts or Muffins

LOWER SCHOOL

Cheer

“Norfolk Christian has prepared me to take on the world. I’ve gained skills that will help me face anything life throws my way.”

— Luke Porter

Academics Band Chorus Drama Drumline & Dance Team Visual Arts

CHOICES FACES

Christ or The World Stay or Go Lead or Follow Wild or Wacky Cleats or Heels

International Students Faculty and Staff Faces Senior Faces High School Faces Middle School Faces

“Norfolk Christian is not just a school to me; my classmates have become my family.”

— Hallie Weil

Decorate or Celebrate Act Up or Sing Out Work or Play Field or Court

“I want my choices to reflect the nature of Christ.”

— Kathryn Gerrish

Christ or The World I will sing to theLord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

Psalm 104:33

“I want my choices to reflect the nature of Christ.”

— Kathryn Gerrish

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NOW CHOOSE LIFE I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.

Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to him.

BIBLELESSONS More Than a Story

From learning to dig into God’s Word to understanding and defending what they believe, Bible class is where students grab onto Christianity and make it their own. For high schoolers in the “Holy Lands” class, it culminated in a powerful trip to Israel where they walked in the footsteps of our Savior.

Mr. Gyorfi and Mr. Colonna bring Norfolk Christian students on a journey through the lands of the Bible.

WORSHIPINGTOGETHER You’re a Good, Good father

Nothing brings us together like worshipping our Father. As Mrs. Sandwell says, “Worship is the only thing in this world that we get to take to heaven.” That’s why student worship teams start each chapel by leading us into His presence and reminding us of His amazing love and sacrifice just for us.

Deuteronomy 30: 19–20

Ashley Loefke, Maren Jackson, Lauren Ingram

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hoices. They make us individuals.

They show our priorities. They define who we are. Some are insignificant and others are life-changing.

With all of the decisions we face in a single day, it’s easy to lose sight of the One that’s most important. That’s why we create constant opportunities to remind each other which choice matters most.

SMALLGROUPBIGIMPACT Small groups are where life happens. Whether it’s diving into a challenging devotional or talking through life’s complicated problems, this is where it gets real and lifelong friendships are made. And a trip to Starbucks is always a possibility.

We. Choose. Life.

We choose Christ above all else.

It’s what defines us—as individuals, as a school, and as Ambassadors for Him.

Davey Pasini

Mrs. Wetzel’s Small Group

Michael

PRAYERCOVERSEVERYTHING

a few Jtheust weeks into school

We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.

Mr. Tubbs

year, NCS junior Michael Richardson Colossians 1:3 became very ill unexpectedly and was admitted to the hospital, where he has spent the rest of the year recovering. As we prayed through scary times and praised God for the many victories, we have not been able to forget the fact that we desperately miss his grin, goofy humor and constant ability to make anyone smile, no matter what kind of day they’re having.

Michael’s absence has been on everyone’s mind, especially in the junior class. While he entertains friends with his normal craziness during visits, nothing can replace having him here again in our hallways. Our whole community has come together in prayer for Michael’s complete healing and cannot wait to have him back at school!

It starts our classes, our trips, our games, our rehearsals; it’s found on the field, on the bus, in our offices and in pockets of the building at every moment of the day. Prayer forms the foundation of all we do. By thanking our Heavenly Father for who He is and trusting Him with our requests – both huge and tiny – we build an unbreakable bond with a God who is personal and cares deeply for us. We build a lifestyle of dependence on the One friend who can never fail us.

With the clap of his hands, Mr. Shoaf begins every class by asking for prayer requests.

Varsity Cheerleaders pray before the game.

Every Friday morning, dedicated parents and staff meet in Hinshaw Chapel to pray for our students and teachers.

“You are a child of God and your purpose is to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever.”

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Stay or Go You are the salt of the earth...

You are the light of the world.

Matthew 5:13–16

“Norfolk Christian is not just a school to me; my classmates have become my family. I’ve never looked forward to graduating, but if I have to, the class of 2016 is the only class for me.

I can’t picture life without them.”

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Kerri Wasko, Jamie Fox, Natalie Marshall

Jesse Ventura, Austin Haiderer

SENIORRETREAT

At the beginning of their senior year, the class embarked on the annual week-long bonding aventure at Camp Albemarle In North Carolina.

Connecting over kayak escapades, lighthouse ascensions, starry nights on the pier, and smoky bonfire confessions, the class enjoyed unforgettable memories on the Bogue Sound.

“The days we spent together on our senior retreat made for special memories that I will never forget.

The Class of 2016 is definitely a family and I am so thankful for each and every one of them!”

— Aubree Johnson

Christina Washington, Aubree Johnson, Hallie Weil

Kerri Moore, Christina Washington Christine Pantangan

Devotions with Mrs. Sandwell.

2016 Senior Class

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Allison Allgood, Lindsey Messer, Maren Jackson

Charlie Doyle

SENIOR

Lindsey Messer Megan Thompson

RETREAT

Lanny Birsch, Nathanael Palmer, Mr. B

James Batten

2016 Senior Girls

‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’

— Jeremiah 29:11

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“ A truth that seems to be everpresent in Nicaragua — there are countless people with less than most, living happier lives than most. It’s humbling.”

— Brahn Kush

Rachel Posch

Kelly Burns

Christine Pangangan, Lilah Carrol, Kelly Burns

Sarah Ludvik

“In Nicaragua, God taught me that language isn’t a barrier to spreading His love.”

—Leslie Heisler

Ambassador Alumni

Jordan Rickman

Caroline Bondi

Debbie Colonna

Christine Teague

Jordan Rickman

Lindsey Messer

Virginia Hobbs, Maddy Carroll

MISSION:NICARAGUA

The fifteen days spent in a third world country actually taught the team more about life and God than any other thing we could have experienced. We served children by giving them clothes, food, and hopefully fun memories. Giving ourselves completely to God and doing things out of our comfort zone taught us we can trust Him for anything.

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Sam Kittrell

Caroline Willett

Ashley Loefke

MISSION: SOUTH AFRICA

Even though our team was plagued with sickness, God overcame the roadblock and allowed us to complete our tasks.

The love of the children was the best cure of all.

“When I saw how grateful the kids were for even the little things we provided for them, it made me realize just how lucky I am .”

— Rachel Wall

Lauren Ingram

Mrs. Schoenrock

SS3 Orphanage Children, Hanoi

Tori Loefke

Weston Dove, Colin Posch

“Looking into the children’s faces, I could see myself.

I hope they saw Jesus in mine.”

— Annabelle Poropatich Clayton Daffron

MISSION:VIETNAM

Serving in a country where the Word of God is illegal, the team was forced to use our actions to tell the Good News of Jesus.

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Community Food Bank – Mr. Colonna’s Homeroom

“Service is a vital attribute of Christ that we must inherit, not because we are NCS students but because we call ourselves His children.”

— Hope Rhodes

Pennies for Patients

Blood Drive – Isaiah Hudgins

Union Mission – Ellie Via, Hope Rhodes, Kimberly Torian

Ballentine Home – Annika Waldram

COMMUNITYSERVICE

Serving at home is important to NCS. Whether it’s giving blood or collecting pennies, NCS students use their God-given gifts to reach our community.

Naomi Tambalu

Jack Wu

Gareth Huang

Dzeko Huang

Vivian Li – Environmental Science

CHINA 8th Anyi Li 9th Gareth Yunyi Huang Dzeko Yunhan Huang

Future Business Leaders of America

10th Jack Chengpei Wu Daryl Yanxi Li Jason Zihao Zheng Cindy Tingyu San Henry Rui Huang Hanyue Yao 11th Charles Sicheng Lu Vivian Ran Li Lisa RuHan Ye Hermione Yating Fei 12th Cici Wanshi Hao Jason Zichen Zhai Alex Zhongyu Ouyang

SOUTH AFRICA 12th Samora Sisonke Qwesha

TANZANIA 10th Naomi Tambalu

Jason Zheng

“I’m glad I got the opportunity to come to Norfolk Christian. As a student living outside of my home country, it was a great relief to come to a place with people who wanted me to be part of their family.

Moving away from home is hard, but it’s always much easier when you find a new home where you go. I love this place.”

— Samora Qwesha

NEWFRIENDS

AS international students come from around the world, THEY quickly become part of OUR SCHOOL culture. From sports to leadership positions, THEY play an important role in nORFOLK cHRISTIAN’S identity.

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Lead or Follow As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Proverbs 27:17

“Retreat week was a great time to meet new students and catch up with my old friends. I left feeling like I got to know everyone better than I had in all my four years at NCS.” — Alex Newman

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Will Rodriguez, Ben Bishard

Jackson McCarthy, Chris Gerry

Julia Bondi, Annabelle Poropatich

Abbey Chaplain

TIMETOGETHER

we intentionally schedule two days at the beginning of each year for STUDENTS to leave school behind and concentrate on fun! lifelong friendships are made and lives are changed at these team-building retreats.

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TREASURER

Christine Pantangan

PRESIDENT

JUNIOR REP.

Zach Milligan

Sarah Stickley

SPIRIT CHAIR

Maren Jackson

SPIRIT CHAIR

Allison Allgood

SERVICE CHAIR

Alexander Brinkley

HIGH SCHOOL

SCA

Student Council Association

Not Pictured: Caroline Bondi –VicePresident, Lindsey Messer – Secretary

HISTORIAN

Grace Milligan

VICE PRESIDENT

Sam Kenslow

PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

Hunter Rickman

TREASURER

Hannah Dare Daffron

Emma Smith

MIDDLE SCHOOL

FBLA

Not Pictured: Rilee Jones – Public Relations

Regional Conference Awards

VICE PRESIDENT

Greg Chaplain

Jay Kenslow

Lisa Brinkley

Jeff Ludvik

SECRETARY

Cindy Caravas

Frank Batten

NATIONALHONORSOCIETY N ational Honor Society is open to all NCH students who have a 3.5 average or higher. Each student applies for membership, which includes teacher recommendations, an essay, and a list of activities.

When the application

requirements are fulfilled, a five member committee evaluates each application and makes a decision. Acceptances culminate in an Induction Ceremony where each student is awarded an NHS certificate and an NHS pin.

FUTUREBUSINESSLEADERS F uture Business Leaders of America is a nationwide program that helps students develop leadership abilities and prepares them for business-related occupations.

Members compete at regional, state and national levels in business and technology curriculum.

The NCS chapter of FBLA has 47 members who won over 30 regional awards this year, many placing first place.

Senior Alexander Brinkley was nominated as a scholarship finalist. Norfolk Christian won the second place award for the Tidewater Region’s most outstanding chapter.

PRESIDENT

Britt Visser

Mike Teagle

John Burton

Hillery Schanck

Character • Scholarship Leadership • Service

Norfolk Christian Schools

NHS MEMBERS HIGH SCHOOL PRESENT MEMBERS Allison Allgood Caroline Bondi Alexander Brinkley Parker Brodsky David Caravas Casey Clark Kathryn Gerrish Annamarie Hadley Aubree Johnson Eamon Kelly Jenna Kelsey Natalie Marshall Lindsey Messer Kerriana Moore Christine Pantangan Luke Porter Grace Visser Rachel Wall

NEW MEMBERS Jessica Beamon Olivia Brown Caleb Bureau Chase Capps Abbey Chaplain Yating Fei Jamie Fox Elias Heath Ben Johnston Mary MacMillan Lauren Mekkes Dale Morrow Ryan Olson Nathanael Palmer Paisleigh Price Albert Rice Jordan Rickman Terra Riddick Josiah Rodgers Kiley Sellers Trevor Smith Kendall Turner Grace Van Orden Jackson Walsh Christina Washington Jason Zhai

National Junior Honor Society MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENT MEMBERS Gracie Allen Joe Bondi Grayson Brinkley Jared Goodman Makenzie Hayes Jade Heider Sam Kenslow Gabe Langlais Jake McCarthy Grace Milligan Kaleigh Phillips Amy Poropatich Hunter Rickman Hope Rhodes Kathryn Stougard Michael Thomasson Kimberly Torian Carson Whitaker Mary Kate Miller

not pictured:

Brad Hobbs

NEW MEMBERS Ginna Brothers Emma Dalby Nathan Edwards Josh Foe Eric Gibson Emily Hatcher Gabe Heath Rachel Kastner Janet Quillin ShiLeea Rountree Anna Sandwell Will Slopnick Katherine Visser Sam Wiedmaier Ben Dechert Rilee Jones Shemaiah Kentish Sammi Pasini Ashlynne Posch Emma Smith Caleb Ventura Ellie Via

He will fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.

Job 8:21

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Minions —Elizabeth Dunton, Grace Milligan, Gracie Allen

Mrs. Sandwell’s 7th Grade Class

Unbiological Twins — Amy Poropatich, Hope Rhodes

“Dressing up and acting a little crazy is always more fun with special friends.”

— Grace Milligan

Lindsey Messer, Caroline Bondi

Paul Kastner, Noah Reaser, Isabelle Tan

Anna Sandwell, Mrs. Sandwell

Hannah Dare Daffron, Ashlynne Posch, Shemaiah Kentish

ONE WACKY WEEK

For five days no one worries about their appearance. We ALL just like the chance to look insane at school.

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“What a privilege it is to be a member of the new Ambassador Dance Team and to take part in celebrating our school spirit.”

— Amy Poropatich Ambassador Drum Line

Ambassador Dance Team

Varsity Cheerleaders — Hannah Howell, Sammi Pasini, Hannah Dare Daffron

JV Football Team

“I am even willing to sacrifice my luxuriant tresses for the sake of school spirit.”

— Mr. Tubbs Mr. McCarty

Ben Hilton, David Caravas, Caleb Bureau

ALLAMPEDUP

NCS HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK ENDS WITH A HUGE PEP RALLY PLANNED BY THE CHEERLEADERS. CLASS COMPETITIONS WERE FIERCE. CONTESTS WERE CRAZY. TEACHERS AND STUDENTS CHEERED AT THE TOP OF THEIR LUNGS. WE BONDED AS A SCHOOL AND CELEBRATED A VICTORY IN THE CULMINATING FOOTBALL GAME.

Emma Slopnick

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Sarah Ludvik, Maren Jackson

GIRL POWER

The annual Homecoming Powder Puff game pits the Senior girls against the Junior girls. It’s competitive but no matter who wins or loses, school spirit is celebrated together.

“The funniest part of the game was watching the boys cheer for the halftime show.”

Caleb Bureau, Zach Milligan

Maren Jackson, Jamie Fox, Lauren Ingram

— Sarah Ludvik

“We love the tradition of the boys cheering for the girls’ Powder Puff game. Eric’s backflips were kind of tough.”

— Zach Milligan

“It was a fun first and last Powder Puff for me. I made some good memories, and sometimes you just have to let the underdogs win.

Right?”

— Kerri Wasko

Zach Milligan, David Caravas, Ben Hilton

Rachel McFadden, Lindsey Messer

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Varsity Cheerleaders Sophie Fox

Makenzi Kool

Maren Jackson

Hannah Dare Daffron, Shemaiah Kentish

WEGOTSPIRIT

While the Cheerleaders lead from the sidelines, the Christian Crazies add more school spirit by painting their faces and cheering wildly for their teams.

Chris Gerry

“Here we go Christian, here we go!”

NUMBERONEFAN Veronica Thomas, Heavyn Gibson’s grandmother, is the most loyal fan in the stands.

Christian Crazies

Debbie Colonna

Sarah Ludvik

Thomas Fox

Christian Crazies

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Cleats or Heels Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved 2 Timothy 2:15

Julia Bondi, Autumn Williams

“Playing in the homecoming game was one of the best moments of my football season.”

— C J Frantz

Will Rodriguez, C J Frantz

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Ty Thorogood, C J Frantz, Kyle Edwards, Gage Elliott

Ryan Naughton

Senior Zach Milligan broke his collarbone during the Homecoming soccer game, went to the hospital, and then returned to the field to watch the crowning of the Queen and King.

JVSQUADUP

Despite the absence of a Varsity football team, the varsity soccer and JV football squads “manned up�

To gave every homecoming fan something to cheer for.

Coach Tim Binder

“Cheer takes hard work and time...only the strong survive.”

— Avery Ingram Bria Pinckney

Kiley Jackson

Libby Rex

Ashlynne Posch, Avery Ingram

“Playing football

at NCS has given me a real sense of accomplishment that I haven’t experienced anywhere else.”

— Andrew Allgood Prayer before the game.

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HOME

COMING

DANCE

KINGANDQUEEN Homecoming isn’t complete until someone’s been crowned King and Queen.

SENIORS

Parker Brodsky — AND —

Casey Clark

SENIORS

Kathryn Gerrish — AND —

SENIORS

Debbie Colonna — AND —

Samora Qwesha

SENIORS

Natalie Marshall — AND —

Zach Milligan

Alexander Brinkley

JUNIORS

SOPHOMORES

Katie Stanton — AND —

Nash Smith

Julia Bondi — AND —

Will Rodriguez

FRESHMEN

Autumn Williams

— AND —

C J Frantz

Debbie Colonna, Alexander Brinkley

“What an incredible honor...

Thank you to each person who has played a special role in my wonderful Norfolk Christian experience.”

— Alexander Brinkley

“I love it when a play comes together!”

— Pat McCarty Will Rodriguez, Joseph Breci, Joe Bondi

Wesley Wilson

Hope Rhodes

FUNFORALL Tailgating before the games.

Josh Laderer, Keegan Geis

Homecoming means football, festivities, and friendship.

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For unto you is born this day... a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11

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“I know God says to do your best in everything you do. Well....we tried!”

— Nancy Wolff

Maren Jackson, Delaney Miller

Caroline Bondi

Regan Smith, Nancy Wolff, Makalya Tatum

Sarah Stickley, Rylee Bailey Contest Winner: Senior Hallway

Olivia Brown, Kerri Moore, Tyler McDaniel

7th Graders

Ally Sellers, Elizabeth Dunton

Ty Young Katherine Visser

E.J. Gibson, Austin Edwards

Mary Kate Miller, Mary Lewis Tunno

Hope Rhodes, Grace Milligan

Elizabeth Lamade, Hannah Dugan, Emma Dalby

DECKTHEHALLS

upper school hallways transform at the beginning of December as students compete to have the best decorated hall for the holidays.

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“One of the best things about being a member of the Ambassador Drum Line is that we aren’t just a team but a band of brothers.”

— Paul Kastner

Quentyn Wheatley-Corbett, Hannah Marshall

Ambassador Dance Team, Directed by Mrs. Nachtigal

Tyler Richter

AMBASSADOR DRUM LINE Andrew Allgood Jerome Arrington Joe Bondi Joseph Breci Grayson Brinkley Quentyn Corbett Garrett Gartrell Keegan Geis Mason Johnson

Paul Kastner Josh Laderer Tyler Richter Mark Ritchie Will Rodriguez Carter Schanck Elijah Tynes-Freeman Caleb Ventura

AMBASSADOR DANCE TEAM Zoe Ermen Makenzie Hayes Alyssa Johnston Julia Johnston

Amy Poropatich Julia Seaburg Wesley Wilson Kiera Phillips, Hannah Marshall

MARCHINGTOGETHER

Norfolk’s Grand Illumination Parade kicks off the Christmas season with a parade and the lighting of the city. The Ambassador drum line and dance team entertained the crowds lining the streets of Norfolk as well as television viewers.

“The energy of the crowd and dancing with these amazing girls made for a truly “illuminating” experience.”

— Alyssa Johnston

Ambassador Drum Line, Directed by Ben Mekkes

Elijah Tynes-Freeman

Wesley Wilson, Zoe Ermen

Joseph Breci

Mark Ritchie

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Middle School Treble Makers, Directed by Mrs. Nachtigal

“Chorus is the part of the day I always look forward to because Mrs. Nachtigal makes everything so much fun.”

TREBLE MAKERS Ashlynne Baber Brianna Bray Emma Dalby Nolan Flanigan Walker Fuller Sadie Gilman Jasmine Hair Rachel Kastner Kylie Jackson Elizabeth Lamade Elana Lapetina Shelby Mihok

Lyric Nason Samuel Nucup Reese Pinckney Simeon Ritchie Gabrielle Robinson ShiLeea Rountree Anna Sandwell Sarah Sellers Alayna Strout Savannah Tindall Mikaya Tynes Meredith Wiedmaier Kylie Jackson, Meredith Wiedmaier, Katie Hawthorne, Sadie Gilman

Girls’ Show Choir Reflections, Directed by Mrs. Nachtigal

REFLECTIONS Elizabeth Alexander Britni Arrington Zoe Ermen Makenzie Hayes Alyssa Johnston Julia Johnston Hannah Marshall Kaleigh Phillips Kiera Phillips Amy Poropatich Terra Riddick Julia Seaburg Regan Smith Kathryn Stougard Madisen Strout Kimberly Torian Wesley Wilson

Ms. Garrick, Katie Stanton

Mr. Henneberg

— Meredith Wiedmaier

Wesley Wilson, Mr. Tubbs, Amy Poropatich, Liz Rimmer

Kylar Bolin, Jared Goodman, Carson Curley

High School Voce Deus, Directed by Mrs. Nachtigal

VOCE DEUS

Regan Smith

Elizabeth Alexander Britni Arrington Kylar Bolin Joseph Breci Carson Curley Kyle Edwards Miranda Edwards Joshua Ennels Zoe Ermen Keegan Geis Jared Goodman Makenzie Hayes Jade Heider Grant Hinshaw Catherine Hobbs Virginia Hobbs Charlotte Hurley Evan Kuschel

Hannah Marshall Madison McCarthy Aanya Phillips Kaleigh Phillips Kiera Phillips Amy Poropatich Terra Riddick Elizabeth Rimmer Josiah Rodgers Tingyu San Daniel Sayles Regan Smith Madisen Strout Kimberly Torian Madelyn Tubbs Jackson Walsh Alexis Wilson

SINGINGPRAISES

What an uplifting experience to hear ALL the NCS choirs praising God Together through song and scripture reading.

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Vivian Hughes

Elijah Lister

6th GRADE BAND Jessica Ashe Wyatt Balk Trei Close Ian Dougherty Zion Holmes Vivian Hughes Nate Jennings Elijah Lister Van McClanan Logan McElveen Elise Reismeier Drew Rickman Caleb Thompson Ben Ventura Annika Waldram

Will Slopnick, Hannah Dugan

Ben Ventura

7th GRADE BAND Hannah Dugan Nathan Edwards Ben Farsi Josh Foe Ana Jordal Sam Krus Christian Morrow Janet Quillin Josh Reilly Daniel Rodriguez Erin Sarver Brooke Scully William Slopnick Nathan Symborski Sam Wiedmaier Ty Young Jessica Ashe

Trei Close

Douglas McGowan, Dale Morrow

Ambassador Jazz Band Directed by Mr. Oberdorfer

“Jazz band has taught me to step out of the normal boundaries of art. It has also shown me what it means to truly enjoy what I do during high school.”

Joseph Wrubel, Hunter Rickman

CONCERT BAND

AMBASSADOR JAZZ BAND

Jennifer Carnahan Casey Clark Jacob Clouse Carson Curley Van Hippenstiel Landry Johnson Michael McCartney Douglas McGowan Dale Morrow Hunter Rickman Julia Seaburg Harriet Seretis Louis Seretis Kathryn Stougard Joseph Wrubel Jason Zheng

Elizabeth Alexander Kagen Axsom Lanny Birsch Parker Brodsky Barry Brown Casey Clark Josh Ennels Keegan Geis Ben Johnston Josh Laderer Mary MacMillan Nelle MacMillan Dale Morrow C.J. Nichols Josiah Rodgers Christina Washington Joseph Wrubel Jason Zheng

— Casey Clark

Josiah Rodgers, Keegan Geis

Jennifer Carnahan

JOYFULNOISE

The bands performed an array of melodies that honored Jesus’ birth. The atmosphere allowed the audience to feel like a part of the production.

Barry Brown, Christina Washington

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Act Up or Sing Out Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.

Ephesians 4:1

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DRAMACLUB Elizabeth Alexander, Emily Symborski

For the Fine Arts chapel, the Drama Club performed a one act play that showed the devastating effects of “Gossip.”

Emma Rimmer, Aanya Phillips, Elizabeth Rimmer

“Being choreographer for the play came with its obstacles but it was exciting to see people grow in a new talent.”

— Wesley Wilson

“You learn a lot playing the villain; you’re hated by most, feared by many, and remembered for your ability to make them feel that way.”

— Aanya Phillips

Grant Rimmer, Aanya Phillips

Rachel Pantangan, Andrew Ames

Zoe Ermen, Eamon Kelly, Rachel Pantangan, Maddie Strout

Eamon Kelly, Zoe Ermen, Andrew Ames, Jackson Walsh, Ty Young

MAIN CHARACTERS The Wizard: Eamon Kelly Winnifred: Rachel Pantangan Queen Aggravain: Zoe Ermen Prince Dauntless: Andrew Ames King Textimus: Jackson Walsh Jester: Ty Young The Minstrel: Aanya Phillips

LIGHTSCAMERA MATTRESSES!

Jackson Walsh, Ty Young, Aanya Phillips

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Makenzi Hayes

Kathryn Stougard

Kiera Phillips

Regan Smith, Julia Seaburg

Maddie Strout

Amy Poropatich

Regan Smith, Julia Seaburg, Kim Torian

Zoe Ermen

Terra Riddick

Britni Arrington

Wesley Wilson

GOTTADANCE

Julia Johnston

Kaleigh Phillips

Hannah Marshall

In a flashback to the days of bright colors and ponytails, the reflections show choir rocked their Richmond competition with “The Rise and Fall of MTV.” Wesley Wilson won the Best Overall Performer Award during this Festival of Choirs.

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Work or Play ...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

Isaiah 40:30-31

“Cross Fit class has taught me that the pain I experience today will be the strengh I feel tomorrow.”

— Joseph Rhodes

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SPANISH

LATIN

FRENCH

LANGUAGE ARTS

ACADEMIC

Great Gatsby Day: Abbie Behr, Emily Symborski

Latin Club

The turrets of a medieval castle provided a picture perfect setting for the students who traveled to Avila, Spain, during Spring Break with Mrs. Valencia.

Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet: Lexi Wilson

Becca Pegram

Emma Slopnick, Rachel Pantangan

Wesley Wilson, Autumn Williams, Hannah Howell

Joseph Breci

Mr. Colonna

HOMEROOM “Context.”

Mr. Colonna led a spring break trip to the Holy Lands where he baptized Caroline Bondi in the Jordan River.

BIBLE: HOLY LANDS

“I love covenant language.”

Students stand on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel.

MSO PHOTOSHOP

Talisen Swearingen, Quentyn Wheatley-Corbett, Gareth Huang, Dezeko Huang

Regan Smith

Becca Pegram

Makalya Tatum-Portzline

CHEMISTRY

BIOLOGY

ACADEMIC

OCEANOGRAPHY

Justin Dugan

EARTH SCIENCE

Grace Hickling

Hannah Shaw

Vivial Li, Mrs. Royster, Cole Dewey

Anatomy & Physiology

Mrs. Royster

Parker Brodsky, Grace Visser

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

“We do school here.”

Terra Riddick

Samora Quesha

Grace Spell

David Caravas, Brahn Kush

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ALGEBRA I

GEOMETRY

CALCULUS

PHYSICS

ACADEMIC

Clayton Daffron

Casey Clark

Caroline Bondi

Zoe Ermen, Joseph Breci, Joseph Wrubel

ALGEBRA II

Mr. Shoaf

TRIGONOMETRY

“Thank you for being here today.”

CROSS FIT PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Ethan Richter

Kerri Wasco

Eric Sisco

Jesse Ventura

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STUDY HALL

ACADEMIC

Lauren Mekkes, Ashanti Phillips, Greg Allen-Cardenas

JOURNALISM

SOCIAL STUDIES

PSYCHOLOGY

Hannah Marshall, Carson Curley

Nancy

Charlie F.

Greg

Cece

U.S. HISTORY

Savannah Hart, Wesley Wilson, Dawson Baber

GOVERNMENT SPEECH I & II

Kagen Axsom, Jamie Fox

Laura

Maddie

Jackson

Charlie D.

Olivia

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Marshai

JMoney

Kiley

Jennifer

Luke

Davey

ART II

SCULPTURE

CERAMICS

PUBLICATIONS

ACADEMIC

Ben Bishard

ART I

Kaleigh Phillips

Evan Ward

Hannah Deacon

Julia Case

Albert Rice, Alyssa Johnston

PAINTING

Hallie

Hannah

Grant

Megan

Joseph

Annamarie

DRAWING ART III

Lindsey Messer

Rachel Wall

Sam Verhaagen

Heavyn Gibson

Alyssa Johnston

Vivian Li

INDEPENDENT ART STUDY

ACADEMIC

Luke Porter

BAND

Fine Arts Chapel

Mr. O Jenna Kelsey, Lilah Carroll, Christine Pantangan

Lilah Carroll

CHAPEL

“Impress me with your impressiveness.”

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

CERAMICS

ACADEMIC

Paisleigh Price

Noah Jordan, Aanya Phillips

Mrs. Nachtigal

SHOW CHOIR “Ago! Amé!”

CHORUS DRAWING

Wesley Wilson, Makelya Tatum-Portzline, Becca Pegram

Brandon Luttrull, Grant Rimmer

PRINT MAKING

Christine Pantangan

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Field or Court I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:13

“I despise running.

Flying is so much better.”

— David Caravas

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Crista Walzak

Rilee Jones, Aubree Johnson

Ethan Richter

Zack Groves

Drew Coley

BASEBALL SOFTBALL

Natalie Marshall

Eric Sisco

Zach Milligan

“Playing in the ACC is a dream come true. Because UVA is known for outstanding academics and a strong women’s soccer team, I decided to stay home and play for the Cavaliers.”

— Kayla Morrison

Hunter Rickman

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“It was a blessing to play basketball for Norfolk Christian and to play with this group of guys. I’m going to really miss it.”

— Leander Williams

Hanson Hatcher

Drew Coley

1000 POINTS

Christian Odell

Greg Cardenas

BASKETBALL

Hope Rhodes

Grace Milligan

“It’s always been my goal to score a 1000 points during my high school career. Accomplishing this goal with the team as a senior made it so much sweeter.”

Kiara Norman

— Olivia Brown

Makenzi Kool

Cameron Odell

1000 POINTS

1000 POINTS

Kerri Wasko

Olivia Brown

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Ronnie Rucker

Justin Dugan

Ben Whittington

Henry Huang

“Wrestling is a very tough sport.

It takes hard work, dedication and commitment. Our young team has a lot of potential going into next season.”

— Kagen Axsom

Andrew Allgood

Grayson Ingram

Caleb Ventura

WRESTLING

Caleb Ventura, Charlie Fox, Ben Johnston

Jordan Savage

Kagen Axsom

Charlie Fox

Will Rodriguez

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Gracie Allen, Grace Milligan

“Cross country taught me to keep going even when times get tough, because in the end you’ll come out stronger than when you started.”

— Gracie Allen

Dzeko Huang

Carson Curley, Barry Brown

CROSSCOUNTRY

Keri Moore

Ty Thorogood, Quentyn Wheatley-Corbett

Kayla Morrison

Charlotte Hurley

Emma Rimmer

Gareth Huang

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Alexander Brinkley

Joseph Wrubel

Max Johnson

“Tennis has taught me to believe in myself, trust myself, face my fears, be aggressive, and take chances.”

— Christina Washington

Hallie Weil

Catherine Hobbs

Aubree Johnson

TENNIS

Clayton Daffron

Jesse Ventura

Eamon Kelly Rachel Pantangan

Paul Kastner

Ariel Oglesby

“Although swimming is about individuals doing their best, the Ambassador Swim Team is about celebrating everyone’s success, even if it isn’t our own.”

— Rachel Pantangan

Ginna Caravas, Ally Sellers

Brahn Kush

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Hope Rhodes

Adam Porter, Alexander Brinkly, Hanson Hatcher

JV Team

COACH OF THE YEAR Coach Makeba Davis received the honor of “TCIS Coach of the Year” in Volleyball.

Sarah Ludvik, Ellen Mekkes

Varsity Team

Caroline Marshall

“If you wanted a soft serve, you should’ve gone to Dairy Queen.”

— Marshai Brown Trey Harris

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We Choose To Be Ambassadors For Christ.

CHOICES Beach Campus

Norfolk Campus

Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...

But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. — Joshua 24:15

LEAD OR FOLLOW

“AS IRON SHARPENS IRON, SO ONE PERSON SHARPENS ANOTHER.” PROVERBS 27:17

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Hannah Cuzzo, Avery Owen

PILGRIMS OR INDIANS

We give thanks to God and learn about the first Thanksgiving.

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Kelaiah Sikes

Sarah Prince

Avery Owen, Josh Pantangan

Riley Boyd, Crosby Zook, Olivia Boykin-Harris

Hallie Hile, Grace Greiner, Noah Clark

Keaton Kahler, Maggie Bayse

Liam Clark, Ben Hanna

Grace Greiner, Natalie Duckworth, Lily Rhodes

Chloe Windsor, Carson Zook

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CHRIST OR THE WORLD Norfolk Christian boasts its Christian heritage and celebrates Christmas as it was intended. We choose to thank God for the gift of Jesus our Savior.

Elijah Tubbs, Zak Johnson, Aubrey Luke

Jonathan Hilton

Caroline Bishard, Bailey Silva-Pulliam, Ben Allen, Evelyn Rex

Landon Brinkley, Kate Cuozzo

Hayden Sanford, Cameron Collins

Lillian Wrubel, Lulu Kenslow, Waverly Price

Kate Cuozzo

Harvey Simmons

Skylar Archer, Joy Tucker

Jonathan Newton

Lucy West, Maclaine Britt, Sienna Miller

Emmanuel Goboze

Mahogany White

Jake Frantz

Clementine Geistel, Cyler Monhollon

Helen White, Gavin Allen, Victoria Chapman, Grayson Buda

Zachary Catchot

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Jake Frantz

David Sandwell

Jake Tiffany, David Sandwell

Jake Frantz, Jack Marcus

WORK OR PLAY

Fifth graders at both the Beach and Norfolk campuses play a significant role in helping restore the Chesapeake Bay oysters.

Elijah Tubbs, Kate Cuozzo, Trey Hancock, Liam Wickersham

“Even though cleaning the oysters was messy, it’s great to know we are helping the environment and letting God’s creatures become healthy.”

— Landon Brinkley

Jake Tiffany, Mrs. Boyd

Jack Hancock, Landon Brinkley, Jake Tiffany

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DRESS UP OR DRESS DOWN IT’S ALWAYS A GOOD DAY WHEN YOU CAN DITCH THE UNIFORM AND WEAR SOMTHING FUN.

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Kate Cuozzo, Ellie Owen

Eli Smith

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Emmanuel Goboze with his sister and Grandmother visiting from Nigeria.

Linkin Miller, Sage Kenslow, Brennan Burton

Gabe Pulliam, Greyson Netter

Waverly Price, Lillian Wrubel

“Mis amigos are muchos amazing, especially my sombrero amigos.”

— Waverly Price Gavin Fregin, Elijah Clark

Collin Fellion

Carter Farsi, Reid Burns

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DONUTS OR MUFFINS

Whether it’s fruit break, hot lunch or a special SCHOOL EVENT with mom and dad, good food is always welcome.

Sophia Shupert, Maclaine Britt, Sienna Miller

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MUFFINS FOR MOM Don Shearon

Matthew Butcher

Elijah Perry

Xavier Tellis Skyler Steeves skypes with his father overseas.

Zealand Dasouza

Rowen Maddox

Micah Gyorfi

Ashleigh Bishard

Jackson Nofplot

Eliana Lloyd

DONUTS FOR DAD

Emmanuel Goboze, Noah Gomez, Teddy Wool

Skylar Archer

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All NCS choirs, directed by Mrs. Nachtigal

Izzy Chrisman, Kaci Morrison, Lizzy Chrisman

Micah Lister, Mina Hooker

PRAISE OR WORSHIP

Josh Pantangan

What an uplifting experience to hear ALL the NCS choirs praising God Together through song and scripture reading.

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