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LEGACY OF THE IMPOSSIBLE Dr. Daugherty reflects on his four-decade journey as president of Valley Christian Schools, sharing how visionary leadership, faith, and service have shaped the heart and future of the VCS community.

TOGETHER. TOGETHER. TOGETHER. In his 29th season as VCS head football coach, Coach Machado continues to lead with passion and purpose, building a legacy of excellence, teamwork, and faith both on and off the field.

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A LETTER FROM THE president

Dear Valley Christian Community,

As we reflect on God’s continued faithfulness to Valley Christian Schools, I am reminded that our mission is both timeless and timely, working to develop the extraordinary potential within each student to serve the world for Christ.

Scripture tells us in Acts 13:47, “I have made you a light for all people, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.” In every classroom, performance venue, laboratory, and athletic arena, this mission comes to life through the dedication of teachers, mentors, and coaches, the partnership of families, and the grace of God at work in our community.

This year, we continue to move forward with renewed purpose through the ACTS Initiative a strategic framework that guides how we align our leadership, connect our community, leverage transformative communication to drive impact, and steward our mission with sustainability and grace.

A – ALIGNMENT THROUGH LEADERSHIP

Our first priority is to ensure unity of vision and alignment in leadership across all areas of VCS. When our leaders share a clear sense of mission and direction, our teachers, staff, and programs flourish. “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” Ephesians 4:3. Through professional development, collaborative planning, and shared accountability, we are strengthening leadership alignment so that every decision, from the classroom to the boardroom, reflects our calling toward excellence and faithfulness.

– COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION

We believe that strong relationships are the heartbeat of VCS. Our students thrive in a Christ-centered community where they are known, valued, and inspired to lead. This year, we are deepening connections among students, families, alumni, and church partners through shared service, mentorship, and worship. Together, we are cultivating a community that models the unity and love of the body of Christ.

T – TRANSFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATION

Authentic communication is key to transformation. As we grow as a school family, we are committed to listening well, communicating clearly, and telling the story of what God is doing at VCS. From student achievements and faith milestones to major initiatives, such as the development of a strategic plan, we are sharing how God’s hand is shaping the current culture and the future of our school. Every message we communicate aims to inspire trust, transparency, and shared ownership in our mission.

S – STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY

Faithful stewardship sustains our mission for generations to come. Through prayerful planning and strategic investment, we are ensuring that VCS remains a place of opportunity for all families. Our goals include maintaining affordable tuition, expanding our endowment, and advancing responsible campus development that supports growth while preserving our Christ-centered culture. Every resource, including time, talent, and treasure, is a gift we manage to glorify God.

The ACTS Initiative is more than a strategic framework. It is our shared commitment to live out the mission God has entrusted to us. As we lead with alignment, connect in community, communicate with purpose, and steward with integrity, we are ensuring that Valley Christian Schools remains a beacon of excellence and faith for decades to come.

Thank you for being part of this story. Your prayers, partnership, and generosity continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and in God’s kingdom. May the Lord bless you abundantly as we walk together in faith, courage, and vision.

With gratitude and hope,

Brian Clemons (’87) President

Presidential Transition Timeline

On Monday, August 7, 2023, Dr. Daugherty arranged for our VCS Board and Executive Team, led by Board Chaplain Dr. Ed Silvoso, to prayerfully commission Mr. Brian Clemons as his presidential successor to lead Valley Christian Schools.

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2022-2023

Mr. Brian Clemons partners with Dr. Clifford Daugherty half-time while serving half-time as junior high principal, and Mr. Eric Maxwell serves half-time as a junior high administrator.

2023-2024

Mr. Clemons serves full-time with Dr. Daugherty as senior vice president, and Mr. Maxwell serves full-time as junior high principal.

2024-2025

Dr. Daugherty promotes Mr. Clemons to executive vice president, delegating most presidential duties.

July 1, 2025

Dr. Daugherty transitioned to chancellor, and Mr. Clemons was appointed as president and CEO of VCS.

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YEARS OF GROWTH, UNCHANGING MISSION

“Valley has changed so much!” It’s a phrase I hear when I take our alumni on a campus tour walking past a bustling robotics lab or show them videos of students passionately worshiping together in the chapel.

As a VCHS alumnus myself, I feel it too. That statement reflects an excitement for what students are experiencing today, a little sorrow for what we may have missed, or joy as we compare it to our own time at Valley Christian.

Change always stirs mixed emotions. Gratitude for what is happening presently, anticipation for what’s ahead, and a tinge of nostalgia for what we remember. As we close a 40-year chapter of Dr. Clifford Daugherty’s leadership and welcome President Brian Clemons (’87), we feel all three at once.

A MISSION THAT NEVER SHIFTS

Over 65 years, VCS has evolved in countless ways, yet one thing has never shifted, our mission to share the good news of Jesus through Christian education. That mission is alive today in ways that are changing lives.

As we step into the 2025–2026 school year, our theme is to seek the heart of Christ. From our students to our leadership team and VCS Board, we will walk through the life and teachings of Jesus together. Rooted in Christ, we will live out the Way of the Warrior ethos of sacrifice and cultivate a life of service (Philippians 2:2–8).

Guided by the ACTS Initiative , our focus this year is to:

• Empower ministry leaders: Help more people step confidently into the work God has called them to.

• Build community pathways: Create clear ways for students, parents, and staff to connect and grow together.

• Shape faith together: Partner with students to design meaningful spiritual formation experiences.

• Live our mission everywhere: Ensure every part of Valley Christian reflects our heart for Christ.

We celebrate what God has done over the last 65 years, and we step into the future with hope and expectation for what He is about to do. Thank you for your prayer, partnership, and support as we follow Christ boldly into the next season of Valley’s story.

Grace and Peace,

Dr. Steve Dang (’02) Senior Vice President, Chief Ministry Officer, & Director of Alumni Ministries

Spiritual Formation Update

In the past two years, Valley Christian Schools has celebrated over 450 students and parents coming to faith in Christ, more than a dozen baptisms, and students connecting deeply with local churches. These are not just numbers, they are lives being transformed.

God is moving acrotss every corner of the campus and beyond. In the robotics program, students recently traveled to Chile for an IMPACT trip, blending engineering skills with global service. The BEI program launched a partnership with Broken Rib Coffee in Chiapas, Mexico, creating a venture that uplifts local farmers and their families. On the athletics field, worship nights and spiritual retreats are shaping teams far beyond the scoreboard. And through Warrior Worship, student leaders are blessing local churches and raising up the next generation of worship leaders.

Spiritual formation is taking root in new ways. High school and junior high student chaplains are led by campus pastors to cultivate peer-to-peer ministry and invest in future ministry leaders. Parent Ambassadors are ministering to other parents and helping families discover and follow Jesus. A ministry cohort of faculty and staff meets monthly to collaborate on how to serve students across every campus and program, and the spiritual fruit is evident through retreats, testimonies, and Bible studies.

Student-led Christian clubs are experiencing new life and growth. Just before graduation in May during a prayer session, an international student from China approached the Campus Pastor. Her eyes were bright, and with genuine joy, she said, “I just needed to tell you, when I first came to VCHS, I was an atheist from China. Today, I am leaving Valley as a Christian.” In that moment, it became clear that the heart of Valley is not found in its buildings or programs, but in the quiet, life-changing work of Jesus in the lives of its students.

To learn more about Spiritual Formation at VCS, visit vcs.net/spiritualformation

Legacy of the Impossible

A CONVERSATION WITH DR. CLIFFORD E. DAUGHERTY: REFLECTIONS OF 40 YEARS OF FAITHFUL LEADERSHIP

By Robin (Ely ’89) Mendolia

The Word, combined with meditation and prayer, gives you access to the Omnis. We’re never left without resources; the “Omnis” of God’s character (His omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence) are always at work, guiding every step of the journey.

—DR. CLIFFORD E. DAUGHERTY

Entering the room for this interview felt like coming full circle. Valley Christian changed the course of my life, and the man I was about to sit down with was at the helm of that change.

Dr. Clifford Daugherty is larger than life in so many ways. He is a force of nature, leaving ideas and enthusiasm in his wake. But what struck me most, after hours together, was not the size of his vision. It was his humility, his gratitude, and his steadfast love for people.

When I first knew him, he was simply the new principal at my little high school. I was friends with his daughter, and he sometimes gave me a ride home, patiently listening as we chattered away in the back seat. Looking at him now, the visionary who shepherded Valley Christian Schools from a modest campus to an internationally recognized place of innovation could feel intimidating. But in person, I saw a man deeply aware of God’s hand in every chapter of the story.

“Things would happen when we would get to the point where no one would think it’s possible,” he told me. “That’s when God would say, ‘My turn; let’s do it.’ No one can doubt that it was God who did it.”

Impossible. That word came up again and again in our time together. Impossible, until God moved.

BUILDING WITH FAITH

One of the things I had never realized was how personal the sacrifices were in those early years. Cliff and his wife, Kris, went from home to home hosting dinners as part of a grassroots capital campaign.

“We were just constantly letting people know that we were having these dinners, and people really stretched,” he recalled. “You could imagine how small the salaries were for teachers. There weren’t that many of us either compared to now. So, what we needed to raise was a lot. And people made it happen.”

But the truth is, it took enormous faith. At one point, payroll could not be met. Teachers and staff lined up to say how much they needed to pay their bills. Somehow, when the last person had spoken, there was just enough to cover it all.

Even in dark times, he’s learned that “You can never outgive God,” he said with certainty. “It’s more blessed to give than receive.”

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DR. DAUGHERTY & WIFE KRIS AT FINAL KEYNOTE

The final keynote Cliff delivered as president of Valley Christian Schools centered on the theme of courage and underscored VCS’ ongoing commitment to missional outreach.

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SKYWAY CAMPUS GROUNDBREAKING PRAYERS

Dr. Daugherty led a prayer as Bibles were placed within the school’s foundation on Skyway. Each major milestone was covered in prayer, strengthening the campus from the ground up. With every brick laid, intentional prayer guided the construction, shaping the world-class campus VCS is known for today.

A MARRIAGE OF STEADFAST FAITH

Listening to Cliff speak about Kris, I couldn’t help but smile. His admiration for her was clear. “I’m most secure and most relaxed when I’m with Kris,” he told me. “We’re 56 years married, and so we’re about to decide that it was a good match.”

He laughed as he shared how both his wife and his assistants keep him on track. “Do you have your keys? Did you grab your notes? They go down the checklist,” he said. “One of the things we’ve learned is that I’m never allowed to keep an original document. They make copies, because if they see me walking out with one, they know it won’t come back.”

Kris, however, is more than just practical support. She is the quiet strength that has walked with him through every storm. “She would say, well, it’s just money,” he recalled. “She’s patient and has never broken a confidence. She doesn’t feel like she has to be in on everything. She is my spiritual sounding board. She’s a very special wife.”

I couldn’t help but tell him, “You won the lottery.” He grinned, “Yep.”

THE POWER OF PRAYER

When I asked what had kept him grounded through the decades of leadership, his answer was simple: Scripture and prayer.

“In the 1970s, I made a commitment to read the Bible no less than five minutes a day,” he said. “Some days, that’s all I could do. Other days, I would just keep reading. But if you do that, you will have the thoughts of God that will direct your life. God uses His Word that we’ve read to speak to us through the Holy Spirit.”

The second practice was prayer, particularly intercessory prayer. For years, Cliff had known that parents and friends of the school prayed regularly. But it wasn’t until he attended a conference in Argentina that he understood the depth of it.

“I didn’t want to go,” he admitted. “It was expensive, it was far away, and Kris doesn’t like to fly. But then someone offered to pay for it, and I realized God was saying, ‘You’re going.’”

There, he saw the power of intercession and came home with new eyes for the faithful prayer warriors at VCS. One evening during the 1990-91 school year, he stumbled upon them praying in a room when he had only meant to turn off the lights. “I thought, well, you’re the superintendent of the Christian school, so you better stay and pray,” he said with a smile.

That meeting grew into a weekly rhythm of intercession that continues to this day. “The Word, combined with meditation and prayer, gives you access to the Omnis,” he said. As he often reminds others, we’re never left without resources; the “Omnis” of God’s character (His omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence) are always at work, guiding every step of the journey. “That is our foundation.”

RESISTANCE AND GROWTH

We talked about resistance. Specifically, how it shows up not just in organizations, but in ourselves.“Every one of our new programs always had resistance,” he explained. “It was a threat to what existed. But the truth is, the more we have to offer, the more people come, and that makes every program stronger.”

A3 PHILOSOPHY: ACADEMICS, ARTS, ATHLETICS

Dr. Daugherty envisioned a program where every child could pursue their God-given talents. He developed the A3 philosophy to broaden education across three disciplines: Academic Excellence, Artistic Beauty, and Athletic Distinction.

He gave the example of convincing Troy Gunter, vice president and director of K-12 Conservatory of the Arts, to step into leadership. “Troy did not want to be an administrator,” he said. “But I told him, ‘you know me, I can‘t really play a note. If you don’t do it, I‘ll do it, and you’ll have to live with my decisions about the arts.’”

We both laughed at the honesty in that.

But he was right, growth always brings resistance, and resistance often signals that something important is about to happen. He reflected further, stating, “This pattern played out in each of our major programs like Athletics, Conservatory of the Arts, our STEM program in AMSE (Applied Math, Science, & Engineering Institute), and BEI (Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation). The credit for the success of each belongs to the Lord, and His work through the effective leadership of people like Eric Scharrenberg, Troy Gunter, Werner Vavken, Danny Kim, and Hannah Kim.”

THE JOY OF IDEAS

Cliff admitted that he sometimes gets too excited when a new idea sparks. “I get so excited about a thought that I can jump on people when they’re talking,” he said. “I try my best, but it’s very difficult. I just get so excited.”

I confessed that I sometimes do the same thing, even putting my hand over my mouth to stop myself. He laughed, “I’ve upset a few people that way, but ideas come from people. That’s how God works. He uses many people.”

Most of the programs that define VCS today were born out of conversations, of listening, of pulling together ideas from others. “You need to be a believer in what’s going to happen,” he said. “If you can see it, feel it, and believe it when nobody else does, that’s faith. The mustard seed is just a stubborn little guy who won’t quit.” So are we.

he accepted a new role as Chancellor. The position is still evolving, with his main focus on co-chairing Valley’s endowment initiative. For Cliff, it’s a way to support the school’s future while also slowing down, spending more time with Kris, and trusting God with whatever comes next.

IMPOSSIBLE, UNTIL GOD

Looking back, the story of VCS is one of impossible things made possible. Payroll met when it seemed there was no way. A school preserved when finances should have ended it. Programs born out of resistance that became magnets for students.

Each chapter of the story echoes the same truth Cliff shared with me: “If it seems impossible, that’s when God comes through and says, ‘Don’t take credit. I did it.’”

As I left our time together, I carried not just a deeper respect for Dr. Daugherty, but also a renewed faith. The impossible is never the end of the story. It is simply the beginning of what God can do.

And perhaps that is the legacy Dr. Daugherty leaves most of all. Not just buildings, programs, or recognition, but a living testimony that the God who calls us to dream is the God who makes the impossible possible.

A NEW SEASON OF LEADERSHIP

Cliff expected to retire completely, giving Brian Clemons, the new president and CEO, space to lead without him in the background. But at both the Board’s and Brian’s encouragement,

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DR. DAUGHERTY AT GRADUATION

Dr.

walks to the stage, Bible in hand, for his final high school graduation as president, a symbolic graduation into his new role as chancellor.

Daugherty

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THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION

Dr. Daugherty with his successor, Brian Clemons, as they discuss the next chapter in Valley Christian Schools’ history.

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YOUTH INNOVATORS FROM VCS TACKLE GLOBAL WILDFIRE CRISIS

At an age when most teens are juggling schoolwork, sports, and friendships, a group of Valley Christian High School students is taking on one of the world’s most urgent challenges: wildfires.

Competing as Wildfire Quest, the team has advanced to the semifinals of the $11 million XPRIZE Wildfire competition, standing shoulder to shoulder with world-class universities, tech companies, and international research teams. They are also the only high school team in the world to reach the Top 15.

RACING AGAINST THE FLAMES

Their mission sounds like something out of science fiction, namely designing an autonomous system that can detect and extinguish wildfires in under 10 minutes. But for these Silicon Valley students, it’s a realworld project with life-saving implications.

This achievement builds on earlier success, when the team became the only high schoolers to crack the Top 30, earning a $25,000 award during the technical verification round. Now, with semifinals underway, their work moves from concept to field testing.

PARTNERSHIPS TO CHANGE THE WORLD

Collaboration has become a cornerstone of Wildfire Quest’s journey. The students’ bold ideas are strengthened through partnerships with industry leaders who share their vision of a safer future.

One of those partners is SensoRy AI, a company founded by Ryan Honary when he was still in high school.

“Wildfire Quest is showing the world that age is no barrier to making an impact,” said Honary. “I also started SensoRy AI in high school, so the Wildfire Quest story resonates personally with me. I am very excited that together with SensoRy AI’s innovative wildfire detection technology and Wildfire

Quest’s bold autonomous response platform, we are delivering a cutting-edge, end-to-end solution for wildfire detection, notification and suppression.”

The team has also joined forces with Kaizen Aerospace. The company shared, “Wildfire response is one of the most important realworld applications of autonomous flight. We’re proud to bring Kaizen’s technology and experience to this team and to help push the limits of what’s possible in the field. Our focus is always on building tools that save lives and make firefighting safer and more effective.”

For the students, this partnership is more than just access to advanced technology, it’s proof that their work belongs on the global stage. By joining forces with experts who once stood in their shoes, the team is learning that innovation thrives when passion meets collaboration.

A GLOBAL CHALLENGE

The XPRIZE Wildfire competition challenges innovators to push the limits of artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced sensing technology. Teams must not only detect fires across massive areas but also prove precision by ignoring decoy flames; a task that could revolutionize how firefighters respond to blazes that today consume millions of acres each year.

BUILDING TOMORROW’S LEADERS

Behind the brilliance of Wildfire Quest is the Applied Math, Science, & Engineering (AMSE) Institute and Research & Development (R&D) at Valley Christian Schools, dedicated to hands-on learning and real-world applications. From space exploration to environmental technology, AMSE students are encouraged to dream big, solve hard problems, and become leaders for tomorrow.

In this global race against time and flame, Valley Christian’s young engineers are proving that courage, innovation, and determination are not bound by age.

WILDFIRE QUEST IS SHOWING THE WORLD THAT AGE IS NO BARRIER TO MAKING AN IMPACT.

~ Ryan Honary, Founder of SensoRy AI

WILDFIRE TEAM AT A GLANCE

COMPETITION: $11 million XPRIZE Wildfire competition

CURRENT STATUS: Semifinalist (Top 15 Worldwide)

GLOBAL REACH: Multi-national teams from around the world

DURATION: 4 years (2023–2026)

THE CHALLENGE: Develop fully autonomous systems that can detect, assess, and suppress a high-risk wildfire within 10 minutes, operating over a large area (1,000 km²) while ignoring decoy fires to show precision

INITIATED IN: Team formed in July 2022

TEAM MEMBERS: 20 students

MENTORED BY: An expert in aerospace engineering and the VCS R&D team

GOAL: To create a cutting-edge, end-to-end autonomous wildfire platform combining detection, notification, and suppression

GLOBAL ISSUE: Extreme wildfire events (EWEs) burn an area the size of Texas worldwide every year

FUTURE IMPACT: Scalable technology that could transform wildfire management worldwide

PARTNERSHIPS WITH: SensoRy AI and Kaizen Aerospace

AT A GLANCE: COACH MIKE MACHADO

Football Seasons at VCS: 29

Career Wins: 251+

CCS Championships: 7

CCS Final Appearances: 12

Semifinal Appearances: 19

Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year: 2019 Representing the 49ers

CCS Coach of the Year: 2002, 2019

National Down Syndrome Congress President’s Award: 2009

Football Camp for the Stars Founded: 2007

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Coach Machado leads with passion and heart— driving his players to give their all every play.

TOGETHER. TOGETHER. TOGETHER.

6:52pm

Eight minutes before kickoff, a huddle forms around Mike Machado at the 20-yard line: the head football coach has a few final remarks for his team as they conclude their pregame warmups.

“Together! Together! Together!” the players shout as they break the huddle. It’s what Valley Christian football players have shouted for three decades.

The Warriors sprint into the locker room for last-minute preparations. They’ll re-emerge under the lights as the sun sets on Skyway, and by night’s end, in beating Patterson High School 42-11 they have secured Machado’s 251st victory as a high school football coach.

Milestone win #250 came in late August against Wilcox, the opening night of Machado’s 28th season as Valley Christian’s head coach. Since 1998, Machado’s teams have won seven CCS championships, including a four-year run from 2002–2005 that gave Valley Christian its first section title and bragging rights over its WCAL rivals.

7:09am (Twelve Hours Earlier)

By sunrise he is already in the quad, Machado is one of the first staff members to arrive on campus, coffee in hand, greeting teachers, security guards, and facilities staff alike. And to make sure his offensive linemen are getting to first period on time.

Fall mornings are chilly up on the hill, but Coach’s uniform is the same as always: the sleeves are short and the shoes are blue. The Philz coffee in his hand is for waking and warming, but really he’s mostly using the cup to salute passersby in the quad—Coach knows just about everyone he sees and he’s got a joke even for those he doesn’t.

“Mike has a natural ability to connect,” says Pam Watson, who worked in the office of the VCS president for years and has known Machado for three decades. “He has immediate rapport with so many different people.”

In addition to serving as head football coach, Machado is also the VCHS Dean of Students. In that role, he has built relationships with thousands of students, hundreds of faculty

and staff members, and a handful of lucky Warriors who have known him as Coach, as Dean, and then as Mike the co-worker.

“I’ve known that I could always count on Mike’s consistency, his love for his players, and his commitment to the program,” says Heath Ferreira (’01), a former player of Machado’s and is now back on campus as a junior high teacher and coach on the freshman football staff. “He loves his job, he loves the kids, he is truly, wholly, honestly, one of the best human beings I have ever known.”

Ferreira often hears Machado’s whistle echo across campus, the same sharp call that has marked “every break and lunch for thirty years. One day it won’t be, and the campus will be less for its loss.”

12:18pm

It’s lunchtime, and the high schoolers have been unleashed from their classrooms, but there’s a huddle of students around the Dean near the lunch lines. All of them wondering: What jokes will Mr. Machado have for us today? What life advice can we gather from Coach’s “lunchtime court”? Last year he surprised the student body by singing at the school talent show. He gets buckets of ice water poured on him for charity and wears outlandish wigs on the daily announcements.

“He is literally a central part of our school,” says senior Troy Calupad, who is on the football team and also serves on ASB and as a student chaplain. “One of the things I appreciate most about Coach is how much he notices everyone, how he gets people involved. On the field, he’s always been so congratulatory even to the kids who might not be the obvious stars on a particular play.”

Calupad first met Machado over Zoom for his eighth-grade admissions interview; he recalls a lot of jokes and a lot of laughs (and ultimately an acceptance letter to VCS).

“He does a great job of making people feel comfortable,” Calupad says.

That ability has been tested over 28 years, perhaps most notably in the spring of 2005. JR Adams, a senior and star running back who was at the heart of that magical run of CCS championships, was killed in a hit-and-run accident while crossing a street in Mexico on spring break.

Tim Najar (’06) was a year younger than Adams, and called the latter’s death “traumatizing” for a program full of confident young men used to championship celebrations.

“Machado really had to lead us through that,” Najar recalls. “Those emotions carried over from spring into that next fall and we dedicated that next season to JR.”

Adams’ framed #3 jersey still hangs outside the locker room in the football stadium; players tap it before every home game. Twenty years after the accident, Machado and his staff have made sure that JR remains part of the football family. That number three hangs in the air every time a huddle breaks: Together. Together. Together.

“I’d call those months after JR died the lowest of the lows for us as coaches,” says Eric Scharrenberg, vice president and director of K-12 Athletics and physical education and longtime defensive coordinator on the football staff. “Guiding our program through that was some of the best work Mike has ever done.”

9:37pm

Fresh off the resounding win over Patterson, a huddle of parents, players, coaches, and alumni gathers around Coach Machado on the field after the final whistle. Fans trickle down the bleachers to congratulate their sons, brothers, nephews, and friends, but many also reserve a handshake or a hug for the coach at the center of it all. He high-fives the cheerleaders, checks on an injured player, and thanks the volunteer members of the chain gang.

Unique among the postgame gaggle is Tim Najar, whose son Caleb is a senior on this year’s team, set to graduate as a Warrior football player 20 years after his dad did the same. When Najar’s son Caleb joined the program, Machado was stunned to see one of his old players now a football dad.

Andrew joined the football team as a manager and, over the years, became woven into the fabric of the program just like any player or coach. In 2007, Machado spearheaded the launch of Football Camp for the Stars, an opportunity for athletes with Down Syndrome to practice football fundamentals with the VCHS football players, compete against each other, and mingle with the NFL players and coaches who attend the camp at the Skyway Campus each summer.

Although Caleb gravitated towards baseball, Tim encouraged him to try football, to be a part of the program that meant so much to him. To be under the tutelage of the coach who Tim calls “the perfect balance of a player’s coach who cares about his guys but holds them accountable.”

Caleb says he’s grateful he listened, describing Coach as “the chill old guy” who’s helped him build lasting friendships.

As the field empties, Machado lingers, his arm around Andrew Watson—a familiar, defining image of his coaching era.

When he coached at Saratoga, Machado worked in Special Education classrooms and had students from those classes as managers on his teams. It’s one of the many underdog communities that Machado cares deeply for; one of the things that stood out to VCHS leadership in his hiring process was, according to Scharrenberg, “the heart he has for the little guys, for the kids who don’t always get the acknowledgment or the treatment by our society that they deserve.”

Soon after he took the coaching job at VCHS, Machado met the Watsons: dad Rick, mom Pam, and son Andrew, who has Down Syndrome. Rick also served as a member of the VCS Board, deepening the family’s connection to the school community.

“It was love at first sight between Andrew and Mike,” laughs Pam. “Mike knew how to talk to Andrew, how to be with him.”

In 2009, Machado received the President’s Award from the National Down Syndrome Congress for his work with that community. It’s one of the many awards that share space in his overflowing office with framed pictures of alumni, newspaper clippings, and playbooks. But there’s only one photograph above the doorframe, right in Machado’s line-of-sight from the dean’s desk, him on the field, arm around Andrew’s shoulders.

The Watsons live out-of-state now, but they were in the Bay Area for an extended visit this fall and so of course Andrew was on the sidelines as much as possible. Machado and Scharrenberg took him to breakfast, where they teased and laughed and reminisced, the three longstanding pillars of the VCHS football program. Together, together, together.

Pam Watson says Machado gave players a connection to the special needs community, something few football programs can claim.

10:18pm

It’s late into Friday night when Coach Machado emerges from the locker room and strides slowly towards his car, one of the few still remaining in the VCHS parking lot. Skyway in September means there’s a chill in the evening air, but Coach’s sleeves are of course still short, his head down under his “VC” cap.

Despite all the accolades, there’s a humility to Machado, who is loath to talk about the 29 years, or the 251 wins, or the seven CCS rings. But he cannot stop the community around him from attesting to his steadfastness, to his inclusivity. They’ve gathered around the coach for three decades— at midfield, in the locker room, on the quad—because they see that that heart for the little guy really beats for all of Valley Christian.

Mike Machado is finally alone, as he leaves the stadium at the end of the night, but a huddle encircles him all the same, and no doubt always will. This fall marks Machado’s final season on the sidelines, but not his last chapter at Valley Christian. He’ll continue leading and mentoring students each day as VCHS Dean of Students, the same steady presence he’s always been.

BEI

SAYING YES TO THE CHALLENGE

Hannah Kim Helped Shape VCS’ Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation Program

When Hannah Kim, vice president and director of K-12 BEI, first walked through the doors of Valley Christian in 2012, she had no idea she would one day help shape one of the most sought-after programs at the school.

At the time, she was a new parent, recently relocated from Seattle, with a background in education and a master’s degree in Administration and Social Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. After several years at home with her two young boys, she was ready to step back into the workplace. What she found was more than a role. It was a calling.

“I started as a room parent,” Hannah recalls with a smile. “Then my husband attended Valley Christian’s prayer intercessors meeting, where they mentioned they were looking for someone to start something in business. Without me knowing, he volunteered me. That’s how it all started.”

A SMALL SPARK WITH BIG POTENTIAL

What began as a casual suggestion took shape as the President’s Business Challenge, a transformative program that launched what is now VCS’ thriving K-12 Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation (BEI) program.

Hannah recalls, “Cliff shared a story about a former executive director of the Harvard MBA program, someone we actually knew through family friends. Then my husband remembered his own experience winning a startup competition at Cornell, where his team launched a company that still runs today. We thought, why not do something like that here?”

Inspired by collegiate-level business competitions at Harvard’s i-lab and Cornell University, Hannah proposed hosting a business challenge. One of the school’s alumni parents, a leading Silicon Valley venture capitalist, suggested hosting the pitch event in his firm’s conference room at Radar Partners—just as he would for entrepreneurs seeking investment.

“The first year, I was just a parent volunteer running around saying, ‘Hey, we’re starting a business competition. If you want to create a startup to pitch to venture capitalists, come join,’” she laughed. “To my surprise, about 75 students showed up.”

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MORE THAN JUST A COMPETITION

Hannah knew that preparation would be critical. She guided students through the entrepreneurial process, bringing in entrepreneurs and industry experts from various fields, including business, marketing, finance, intellectual property, technology, sales, and product management, to help them prepare their startup pitches for venture capitalists. The results were extraordinary.

“The students who won were freshmen. The judges couldn’t believe it,” Hannah said. “These judges were people who had been at the original Google and Facebook pitches, and they were floored by the quality. The transformation in the students was incredible.”

That transformation lit a fire. “We realized that if they can do this, then we need to offer this opportunity to more students and give them a stronger foundation,” Hannah explained. “That’s when we started offering Business Fundamentals, then Entrepreneurship and Technology classes, which led to students launching businessrelated clubs. The whole program grew organically from the students’ hunger to learn and our commitment to stay ahead in supporting that growth.”

A FRAMEWORK GROUNDED IN FAITH

For Hannah, the BEI program was never about entrepreneurship for its own sake, nor was it about money and prestige. “We want students to learn how to integrate their faith into their work and their marketplace calling,” she said. “One of our alumni parents, Henry Kaestner, runs Faith Driven Entrepreneur, and his content helped shape our program. We want our students to leave with a biblical framework for their lives and careers.”

THESE STUDENTS WILL BE THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS OF THE WORLD. IF WE INSTILL THE RIGHT VALUES AND BIBLICAL GROUNDING, THEY CAN GO OUT AND LEAD COMPANIES THAT CARE NOT ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE, BUT ALSO FOR THOSE IN NEED.

~ Hannah Kim

She has already seen the difference in her students. “I had one who came in saying he wanted to be a CEO, make money, and run a big company. By the time he graduated, he said, ‘It’s about serving your employees and being a servant leader.’ That’s the kind of change we hope for.”

EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION

Hannah describes her driving motivation with a clarity that reflects her heart for education. “Everyone has 100 percent potential, but not everyone has access. How do we give them access? That’s my personal driver,” she said. “God shifted my perspective. These students will be the movers and shakers of the world. If we instill the right values and biblical grounding, they can go out and lead companies that care not only for those who have, but also for those in need.”

What began as a single competition has evolved into a thriving K–12 ecosystem, engaging approximately 1,500 students, more than half of the school, each year through classes, programs, clubs, and startup projects. Imagine the creativity and problem-solving that emerge when a critical mass of students on one campus, where innovation becomes contagious, think like entrepreneurs, and tackle real-world challenges with purpose.

Her dream for the future reflects that same vision. “One of our hopes is to build a VCS Center for Creativity and Innovation that brings together Business and Technology, like BEI and AMSE, into one collaborative hub for K–12 students,” she said. “It would be a place that integrates technology, creativity, and innovation, not just for VCS, but for other schools as well. Maybe one day it will look like a sportsplex, but designed for innovation and open to the entire community.”

teams celebrate with Mrs. Kim, Mr. Steve Nelson, Dean of the Gordon School of Business, and VCS President Dr. Daughtery.

LEGACY OF A “YES”

What started with a simple “yes” to volunteering has grown into a program that equips students to lead with integrity, humility, resilience, and grit.

“Our mission is to prepare the next generation of principled, entrepreneurial leaders to serve and impact their communities and the world,” Hannah said. “If students can carry a biblical worldview and an entrepreneurial mindset into whatever they do, whether in sports, healthcare, technology, science, arts, or education, they will thrive. That’s the legacy we want them to take with them, an understanding that they are ‘called to create,’ made in the image of a Creator who equips them to serve and lead with purpose.”

And it’s a legacy that began when one parent raised her hand, stepped forward, and said “yes” to the challenge.

The Neuropulse team impressed technology executives, VCS staff, and faculty with their proposed medtech solution.

FINDING HER

RHYTHM

TORI EVANS

From Valley Christian to the World Stage

When she looks back on her time at Valley Christian, Tori Evans (’10) breaks out in a grin, “The biggest influence from Valley that helped me in my adult life was the old A/B schedule!” Then she laughed, “It taught flexibility by alternating a start time of 7:40 a.m. one day and 9:20 a.m. the next. It prepared me for my unpredictable life as an artist.”

THE FRIENDSHIPS THAT LAST

While the A/B schedule might have been her most practical lesson, the friendships were her most meaningful. “What I loved most about my time at Valley would have to be the friendships I created,” she said. “To this day, my two closest friends are from Valley, and without them, I would not be the woman I am today.”

Those friendships became her grounding force, built on accountability, faith, and honesty. “To have not only loyal, lifelong friends, but to have those friendships keep accountability, hold a safe place to share experiences, and allow you to grow is very special and very rare,” she said.

FROM SKYWAY TO THE STAGE

After graduating, she headed to the University of Arizona on a dance and academic scholarship. “I studied dance and economics, and graduated in three years because I wasn’t about to waste my very limited time as a dancer in school,” she said, laughing.

She booked her first major job before graduating: a world tour for Barbie Live! The Musical. “I was on that for almost a year,” she said. “Then moved to LA directly. And I’ve been in LA ever since.”

She first realized she could make dance her profession at 15.

“For the longest time, I thought the extent of my dancing career would be a side hustle,” she said. “Then I learned that dance can actually be a career. I was sold. God placed this gift on my heart, and 13 years later, He’s continued to provide through that gift.”

LIFE ON TOUR

Performing with some of the biggest names in entertainment like Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Hudson, The Weeknd, Brandy, and Backstreet Boys, she’s learned lessons that stretch far beyond choreography.

“Every opportunity in life shapes and alters you,” she said.

“You learn to work with and for different personality types, you learn how to tackle different obstacles, you learn how to multitask, but I will say the hardest and greatest lesson to learn as a dancer is determination.”

That lesson was forged in the countless auditions that came before each “yes.” “The amount of times I’ve been told ‘No, you’re not right for this,’ I think I’ve lost count,” she said.

“But eventually, you start pushing past the ‘nos’ until you get your first ‘yes.’ And boy, it sparks a fire inside of you to keep going.”

Among her favorite memories are the moments when that perseverance paid off. One was in Thailand on her first tour, when her father flew across the world to see her perform.

Another unforgettable moment came when she performed in her hometown at Levi’s Stadium. “To have my parents, my dance teacher, my husband, and my whole town come to support and watch me, I will never ever forget that feeling.”

RETURNING HOME TO VCS

When she returns to choreograph or teach, she finds the greatest joy in watching students grow. “It’s so incredible to watch young performers find their voice and their style in just one year,” she said. “To see them blossom over four years is incredible.”

Her work with VCS remains both consistent and deeply rewarding. “With Vivid, VCHS’ elite dance team, I usually choreograph two competition numbers a year,” she said. Over the years, her choreography has earned multiple national awards at the Contest of Champions in Florida, including several first-place titles and a Choreography Award for “Feeling Good.” Her pieces have also taken home National Champion banners at West Coast Elite Nationals.

Beyond competitions, she sets a piece each year for the Emerge show and often returns to teach jazz masterclasses throughout the season.

LESSONS IN STILLNESS

Even after years of movement, she’s learning a different kind of rhythm. These days, her focus is on faith and stillness.

“I strive every day to stay humble and know that I am just a small piece of a very large puzzle. My main goal is to stay present in every moment and I feel that helps me remember who I am and what my true purpose is.” In a last reflective moment, she adds, “I’m forever grateful for the friends I made in high school and for Valley curating the space for these friendships to be cultivated.”

VCHS VIVID DANCE AWARDS WITH TORI’S CHOREOGRAPHY Contest of Champions Nationals in Florida

2017 1st place Small Hip Hop “Ain’t No Sunshine” 2nd place X-Small Open

2019 1st place Open “Addicted To You”

2020 3rd place Open “Spanish Guitar”

2021 3rd place Open “Blame”

2022 1st place Open “Feeling Good” Choreography Award “Feeling Good

2023 1st place Prop “Born To Be Wild”

2024 2nd place Open “See Me in the Crown” 3rd place Varsity Jazz “Cold Hearted Snake”

West Coast Elite Nationals (National banners hanging in the Conservatory lobby) National Champion Concept

Contemporary National Champion Open

REACHING BEYOND THE SKY THE LEGACY OF THE ISS PROGRAM AT VCS AMSE

Past: Planting Seeds in Space

A BOLD BEGINNING

In 2009, Valley Christian set its sights on a dream that seemed almost impossible: sending student experiments to the International Space Station (ISS). What began as a casual conversation with Werner Vavken, alumni parent and VCS Prayer Intercessor, soon grew into one of the most innovative high school STEM programs in the world.

Dr. Daugherty, saw in this vision an opportunity to make the school truly unique. “If we can lead people to Christ and get them started on a Quest, then everything else becomes meaningful,” he said. With that conviction, he prompted Vavken and gathered pioneers, like alum parent Dan Saldana, and Howell Ivy, who had current students at the time, all eager to bring the dream to life.

They believed that real innovation was born through application, not theory alone. It was during this time that, VCHS teacher, Jim Oliphant coined the name Applied Math, Science, & Engineering (AMSE), a title that captured both the program’s purpose and its spirit of exploration.

A PERSONAL MISSION

For Saldana, the mission was personal. “Based on my experience leading CubeSat projects at Stanford and NASA, I saw the opportunity to give students something similar,” he said.

“And to fulfill a promise to my dying father, that I would spend my retirement giving back to society.”

Ivy, who came from a video game and hardware background, remembered the grit of those early days. “Nobody had done anything like this before. We were Nanoracks’ first customer, the first commercial payload aboard the ISS. We were building in the quad, hiding tools under stairways, working in the rain. It was tough, but we kept going.”

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

The vision was simple: give students real-world experience. “This program gave them the chance to take an idea all the way from conception to a deliverable product on a timeline,” Ivy said. “Rockets don’t wait.” Saldana added, “It gave them opportunities in aerospace, computer science, and data analysis by engaging them in real-world space projects.”

EARLY REWARDS AND RECOGNITION

The rewards came quickly. “Having the astronauts plug it in and bring it back to Earth, that was remarkable,” Dr. Daugherty recalled. The first student plant-growth experiment launched from Japan and even received attention from national leaders. Media coverage sparked a surge of applications to VCS, as families recognized the significance of the program.

ISS PROGRAM PATCHES

More than a patch — a badge of courage, collaboration, and exploration. The ISS program designs a commemorative patch each year to honor the team of missions and explorations.

A LASTING LEGACY

For the founders, the legacy was never about hardware alone. “To continue the Quest for Excellence,” Dr. Daugherty said simply. Saldana reflected with gratitude: “I thank God for the opportunity to develop a program that has allowed over 2,000 students worldwide to send experiments to space.” Ivy summed it up as character building: “Confidence, creativity, and courage not to fear failure. Skills that carry into college, industry, and life.”

Present: A High-Tech Sandbox of Dreams

SPACE AS THE LIMIT

More than a decade later, the ISS program has evolved into what Program Manager Dr. Kim Taylor calls “a high-tech sandbox for students to play in.” Within that sandbox, the only limits are safety regulations and imagination.

“In the ISS, space is the limit,” Dr. Taylor said with a smile. “Students are encouraged to build on the work of those before them, research carefully, and add something new to the body of knowledge.” For her colleague, Emeka Okekeocha, director of AMSE programs, the results have been inspiring. “It has given students the courage to dream big, and experiences some colleges do not offer,” he said.

GROWTH THROUGH DISCIPLINE

The program demanded discipline, but also offered growth. “Students dedicate four hours per week to ISS. That time teaches planning, time management, and strategic thinking,” Dr. Taylor explained. Okekeocha added, “It has opened eyes to career paths in fields like engineering and biology. Beyond academics, it has built teamwork, friendships, and collaboration.”

THE HEART OF MENTORSHIP

The heart of the program, both agreed, has always been mentorship. “Students mentor each other, alumni mentor current teams, and adult mentors share knowledge freely,” Dr. Taylor said. “That cycle of giving is what makes the program effective.” Okekeocha echoed the thought: “The freedom students have to design experiments in microgravity sparks creativity and uncovers passions that last a lifetime.”

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

Challenges came too. Dr. Taylor recalled a year of repeated launch delays due to spacecraft issues. “We had no launch date until the next academic year,” she said. Even so, the community pressed on. The program continued to evolve technically and culturally, shifting to Arduino programming, establishing alumni Zoom calls each Thanksgiving, and introducing student Fellows who bridged gaps between mentors and teams.

HEROES OF THE PROGRAM

“The experiments are important, but the real heroes are the people who shared their knowledge and embraced challenges,” Dr. Taylor said. The program, Okekeocha added, also set VCS apart in the Bay Area. “Some students even published peer-reviewed papers. That kind of excellence reflects both innovation and community spirit.”

AN ENDURING IMPACT

The impact is clear: from lab benches to launch pads, students have learned to dream, to build, and to reach farther than they thought possible.

Future: A Legacy That Points Forward

As the ISS program continues, the vision of its founders and leaders points forward with hope.

Dr. Taylor sees opportunities to build on the foundation. “I’d love to see more alumni coming back to mentor, and even bigger projects that push students to innovate in ways we can’t yet imagine.” Alumni who once launched experiments are now

researchers, engineers, and mentors in their own right, carrying the legacy into new places.

For Ivy, the heart of the program is what matters most. “Keep the heart of it alive,” he said. “It is not just about projects or competitions. It is about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and showing students that they can impact the world.”

Danny Kim, current vice president and director of K-12 AMSE, reflected on the unique power of the program. “I believe there is not a better motivator for project-driven learning than the possibility to send an experiment to the ISS,” he said. “This motivation not only worked for high-performing students, who wanted to expand their skills and push themselves to accomplish something out of this world, but it also worked amazingly when applied to underserved or underperforming students. This would awaken a newfound interest in science and when you are able to send an experiment to space, it boosted the confidence of those who needed it the most.”

Looking ahead, the ISS program continues to point students toward bigger dreams and greater discoveries, reminding them that reaching beyond the sky is only the beginning.

YOUNG VOICES, BIG IDEAS

Students turn personal stories into lessons on empathy, leadership, and self-discovery.

When the lights dimmed in the Valley Christian High School theatre, anticipation filled the air this fall. Rows of students, parents, and teachers leaned forward as the host’s words rang out: “Welcome to something special. Welcome to TEDx.”

What followed was an evening of warmth, vulnerability, and wisdom, as nine students took the stage to share the lessons that had shaped them.

FINDING MEANING IN CONNECTION

Sophomore Ayane Chiang opened the night with humor and heart, reflecting on the quiet grief of “empty group chats” and fading friendships. Her talk explored why losing friends hurts as much as it does, weaving psychology with personal reflection.

“When that person in your life leaves,” she said, “it feels like you’re almost literally losing a slice of yourself.” Ayane urged the audience to see friendship endings as stories rather than failures. “Some friends,” she said softly, “are just chapters, not timeless tales.”

UNDERSTANDING THE BRAIN AND OURSELVES

Next, Aditi Panchagnula, a budding neuroscientist, explained the teenage brain with refreshing honesty. Her talk, “Why Did I Do That?” dove into the science of impulse control and decision-making. “Response inhibition is your mental braking system,” she told the audience, smiling knowingly. With poise beyond her years, she reassured students who sometimes act before they think: “You are not stuck with the brain you have. You are building the brain you want.”

REDEFINING LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS

Leadership emerged as a powerful thread throughout the evening. Senior Jaylyn Chong, California DECA’s vice president of leadership, described her transformation from quiet observer to statewide student leader. “Leadership doesn’t begin with confidence,” she said. “It begins with courage.”

Sophomore Devshree Mistry also spoke on leadership, but from a different angle. After a chaotic Valentine’s Day fundraiser went wrong, she realized her “strong” leadership style was pushing her team away. Her journey toward “servant leadership” centered on three principles: put people first, build community, and lead with heart.

Sophomore Misha Kharya brought introspection to the stage in her talk, “Hidden Brilliance: Who We Are Beyond the Transcript.” Her words resonated with students caught in the race for grades. “The prize for winning is nothing,” she said. “Success is about alignment.”

CHALLENGING PRESSURE AND OPENING MINDS

Vanessa Xu captivated the audience with “Chasing Prestige Is Ruining Our Youth,” a heartfelt critique of academic pressure in Silicon Valley. “We glorify burnout,” she said. “Stop living for your transcript. Stop living for college. Live for your dreams.”

Senior Diya Vatsavai followed with “Pop the Bubble,” urging listeners to break out of echo chambers. “Everyone, even flat earth Dave, deserves a chance to be heard,” she said to laughter and applause. “They want people who dare to listen.”

LESSONS IN LISTENING AND LANGUAGE

Senior Jasmine Wu, Miss California’s Teen, and NASA Ames intern, shared stories from her work in advocacy and research. “We had misrepresented the group we were trying to fight for,” she admitted, recalling a lesson in humility. Her talk reminded everyone that truth requires patience and perspective.

Closing out the evening, senior Ankita Nag reflected on the power of words. “Screens don’t always have to hinder our learning,” she said. “They can support it.” Her love for language and learning shone through as she encouraged students to “start your learning journeys like today.”

A CELEBRATION OF COURAGE AND COMMUNITY

Faculty mentors Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Hamilton closed the event with heartfelt gratitude, crediting student organizer Selina Xi for making the evening possible. As the audience rose in applause, the students stood together, united by a single theme that echoed through every talk: real growth begins when you dare to reflect, to listen, and to lead with heart.

OPENING DOORS

The Promise of MoUs

When Valley Christian Schools began forming Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Christian colleges, the goal was simple but bold: to create clear, faith-driven pathways to higher education.

These partnerships with universities such as Biola, Wheaton, and Westmont have provided more than just scholarships and guaranteed admission, they’ve created a network of support that reaches far beyond graduation.

For students like Rachel Sizelove (’24), now attending the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, that network became both a foundation and a reminder that she was not walking this journey alone.

SUPPORT AND PEACE OF MIND

For many students, these partnerships provide something priceless: reassurance and stability. As Rachel shared, “With the MoU, I was able to take my first big step forward. It didn’t cover everything, but it gave me a solid starting point and the peace of mind that my financial mountain was already a little smaller.” Her experience reflects what so many families feel, gratitude for the support and the reminder that faith and community make the climb a little easier.

A PARTNERSHIP BUILT ON TRUST

A Memorandum of Understanding is a shared commitment, a handshake of trust and vision. For VCS, that vision includes not only academic excellence but also spiritual formation. These partnerships with universities such as Calvin College, Azusa Pacific University, and Grand Canyon University create opportunities for students to grow in both faith and academics.

MoUs also extend beyond students. Partner universities have offered scholarships for VCS faculty and staff, encouraging them to further their education while strengthening the mission of Christian schooling.

FROM KINDERGARTEN TO COLLEGE GRADUATION

Now a college student, Rachel has embraced new opportunities at Biola, friendships, meaningful relationships with professors, and her first job. Yet, her connection to VCS continues to shape her experience.

“My college experience so far has been amazing,” she said. “Having the support of VCS as I’m going through this process has been encouraging and lifegiving. I know that VCS still cares about what happens to me even after I’ve left the hill.”

Her words reflect the heart behind the MoU initiative: a seamless journey of faith and learning from kindergarten through college graduation.

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT

When asked what advice she would give to current VCS students, Rachel doesn’t hesitate. “Definitely go to college,” she said. “But don’t choose a college based on cost or prestige, but based on fit. Everyone is different and every college is different. Finding a college that fits you and has the power to mold you into the person you want to become is priceless.”

That spirit of discernment and faith echoes Valley’s broader vision. The MoU partnerships were never just about admissions, they were about helping students find where they belong and reminding them that they are part of something bigger.

A FUTURE BUILT ON FAITH AND CONNECTION

From its first partnership with Grand Canyon University to its growing list of Christ-centered allies, Valley Christian Schools’ MoU initiative continues to open doors for students like Rachel. It provides not only practical support but also a lasting sense of belonging. A reminder that wherever their journeys take them, they remain part of a community rooted in faith, purpose, and love.

VCS is grateful to have Memorandums of Understanding with the following colleges and universities:

CLASS OF 2025 SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS

Air Force Academy

Amherst College

Azusa Pacific University

Baylor University

Biola University

Boston University

Brown University

California Institute of Technology

California Institute of the Arts

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western University

Colby College

Columbia University

Cornell University

Davidson College

Duke University

Emory University

Florida State University

Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Grand Canyon University

NATIONAL COLLEGE SCHOLARS ACCEPTANCES

Harvard University

Johns Hopkins University

Lehigh University

Macalester College

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Middlebury College

New York University

New York University, Abu Dhabi

Northeastern University

Northwestern University

Norwich University

Rhode Island School of Design

Rice University

Scripps College

Stanford University

Tsinghua University

Tulane University

University of California - Berkeley

University of California - Davis

University of California - Irvine

University of California - Los Angeles

University of California - San Diego

University of California - Santa Barbara

University of Chicago

University of Miami

University of Michigan Ann Arbor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of Notre Dame

University of Oxford

University of Pennsylvania

University of Southern California

University of Tampa

University of Texas - Austin

Vanderbilt University

Villanova University

Wellesley College

Westmont College

Whittier College

Yale University

NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAM

The National Merit Scholarship Program aims to recognize and reward students for their exceptional academic achievements. Being named a finalist or winner serves as a testament to the academic rigor and excellence fostered by VCHS.

THE $100,000 QUESTION:

Earning college credit in high school helps families save thousands and gives students a powerful academic advantage.

When Katherine DeLong (’20) walked onto Pepperdine University’s campus, she was already halfway to graduation. Through Valley Christian High School’s Dual Credit program, she earned 70 units before setting foot in a college classroom, and 60 of those units transferred.

“Dual credit opened doors for me, and I was able to do more than I expected once I got to Pepperdine,” said Katherine. “Pepperdine accepted 60 of my 70 units from AP and dual credit, which allowed me to transfer in as a junior. I could have graduated in two years, but by pairing those credits with a scholarship, I was able to double major, add a minor, study abroad, TA, be in orchestra, do research, serve on the board of a non-profit, and stay involved in my sorority, all while still graduating in four years.”

For many families, Katherine’s experience represents the best of both worlds: academic opportunity and financial savings. The estimated cost of attending Pepperdine for the 2025–2026 school year is nearly $100,000, including tuition, housing, and fees. By comparison, Valley Christian students can complete 60 college units for less than $9,000. Each unit costs between $125 and $145, making the Dual Credit program one of the most cost-effective ways for students to earn transferable college credits.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

The advantages reach beyond academics. Students who enter college with credits often have priority registration, more flexibility in their schedules, and the chance to double major or study abroad without extending their graduation timeline. They begin their college years confident, prepared, and ahead of the curve.

A BALANCED CHOICE

While not every credit may transfer, and grades do become part of a permanent college transcript, the long-term rewards are significant. Dual credit provides students with meaningful academic and financial advantages that set them up for success.

For Katherine DeLong, those advantages made all the difference. Her story shows how preparation and opportunity can come together to open doors, both in college and beyond.

WARRIOR Culture

Valley Christian Schools brings our K-12 community together with vibrant cultural events the whole family can enjoy. Each year, we celebrate traditions like Lunar New Year, Carnaval, and Desi Dhamaal, highlighting the rich diversity and joy within our school community.

The Multicultural Coalition hosted its first Cultural Fashion and Dance Show, celebrating students’ heritage through clothing, music, and dance with strong peer support.

Conservatory piano students showcased their artistry and discipline during An Evening of Note, delivering a program that highlighted musical skill, expression, and dedication.

ASB students led a successful donation drive for LA

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VCS hosted the West Coast Elite Dance Competition, one of Northern California’s largest school dance events, where VIVID and The Company earned multiple first-place team wins, and strong divisional placements.

VALLEY ROUND-UP

wildfire victims, filling every truck with supplies that were distributed through Martha’s Kitchen

Salvation Army.

The elementary schoolers celebrated 101 days of school in style—by dressing up as dalmatians!

The President’s Business Challenge drives students to develop real-world solutions, create business plans, and pitch to top Silicon Valley venture capitalists. This year’s winners are Campus Horizons, a virtual reality program for touring college campuses.

For the first time in team history, WarriorBorgs earned international recognition, winning the Creativity Award at the 2025 World Championship and earning awards at all four competitions this season.

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Congratulations, Class of 2025! We celebrate all you’ve accomplished and pray that God continues to use your gifts and talents for His glory in the next chapter of your journey.

Valley Christian’s Water Quest team has advanced in the $119 million XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition. Guided by experts in research and development, 20 VCS students are pioneering new desalination methods that turn seawater into safe drinking water both sustainably and affordably.

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baseball team won

All Faiths Classic in Las Vegas, capping the tournament with a victory over the team ranked fourth in the nation.

ALUMNI CORNER

Alumni Association

As we travel across the country connecting with Alumni Ambassadors and fellow alumni, we’re continually inspired by the incredible journeys our graduates have taken since high school. The Alumni Ambassador program continues to grow—now reaching alumni around the world.

Become an Alumni Ambassador

Apply today at vcs.net/alumniambassador

Re-Connect & Update

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Alumni Ministries Team

Dr. Steve Dang (’02) Senior Vice President, Chief Ministry Officer, and Director of Alumni Ministries

Vanessa (Makinster ’03) Galante Assistant Director of Alumni Ministries

Mark Lodewyk Vice President of Ministry Relations

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ANNUAL Giving REPORT

Dear VCS Friends and Supporters,

At Valley Christian Schools, our community is building a legacy of faith, excellence, innovation, and transformed lives that will resonate for generations to come.

The heart of our mission is the next generation. Each child who walks through our doors represents the future— the leaders, innovators, parents, and faithful servants who will shape the world. Your support ensures their foundation is strong: rooted in faith, equipped with knowledge, and fueled by a vision to serve and love others.

From the first parents who prayerfully opened VCS’ doors in 1960 to those who give, serve, and pray today, every student is upheld by a community committed to making an impact. The Warrior Club honors all who stand with VCS and is a movement of parents, grandparents, alumni, staff, faculty, and friends who believe that investing in the next generation matters. Whether through time, talent, or financial support, your generosity strengthens our mission today and helps build a brighter future for all students.

As you turn the pages of this report, you’ll see numbers and lists. But behind every name and number is a story— of a student who receives financial assistance and finds a place to thrive, of a teacher who mentors and inspires,

of teams innovating to solve real-world challenges, and of alumni making a global impact. These stories reflect not only what is happening now, but the legacy we are building together.

Thank you for your generosity, your prayers, and your belief in the power of Christian education. Together, we are building a legacy that will eternally endure.

With gratitude and hope,

Christi Stockhaus Director of Community Development & Advancement, VCS Parent

WHO

The Transformative Impact & TO GIVE

When I think about Valley Christian Schools, I think about family. Our connection to VCS goes back many years, and it has been one of the greatest blessings of our lives to see both our children thrive here.

Early on, my husband and I noticed a few kids in our neighborhood wearing VCS shirts who immediately stood out. They were polite, respectful, and confident speaking with adults, qualities that left a lasting impression. At the time, we didn’t have children together yet, but we remember saying, “If we ever have kids, we want them to be like those kids.”

When we were later blessed with children, Valley Christian was at the top of our list. Both of us grew up with faith at the center of our education, and we wanted that same foundation for our children, a community that nurtures both their hearts and minds.

Now, as a Valley family, we’ve seen firsthand the impact this school has on students and families. The dedication of the teachers, the strength of the community, and the commitment to developing Christ-centered leaders

EVERY DONATION, EVERY HOUR OF VOLUNTEERING, EVERY SKILL SHARED CAN OPEN DOORS FOR STUDENTS AND SHAPE THEIR FUTURES.

inspire us every day. We choose to give back because we believe deeply in the mission of VCS. Our financial and volunteer support helps sustain the programs that mean the most to our family, ensuring that other students can experience the same education and community that we cherish.

One of the events especially meaningful to us is Carnaval, which brings together the Latino Student Union and the broader Hispanic community, a community close to Teresa’s heart. Teresa serves as one of the head volunteers and also donates personally to make the event possible. It’s a joyful celebration of culture, unity, and belonging, and a wonderful example of what makes Valley so special.

Recently, we met a VCS student who shared that her education was only possible because of donors and volunteers. That moment brought everything full circle for us. It reminded us that giving isn’t abstract, it’s deeply personal. Every donation, every hour of volunteering, every skill shared can open doors for students and shape their futures.

Our message is simple: if you can make a difference in someone’s life by donating, volunteering time, or sharing your skills—do it. The rewards are real, not just for the students, but for you as well. Supporting Valley Christian isn’t just about gratitude; it’s about creating a lasting impact that matters for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Dennis and Teresa Butchart

Dennis and Teresa Butchart

of Financial Assistance

TO RECEIVE

My name is Michael, and I recently graduated from Valley Christian. I am filled with so much gratitude for my time at Valley. I wish I had been a “lifer,” but that’s not my story. Because of the pandemic, I spent half of seventh, all of eighth, and ninth grade at home. With only three weeks left in my freshman year, I returned to school and felt a strong desire to attend a Christian high school. I made a plan, prayed with my parents, and by God’s grace, in August 2022 I began my sophomore year at Valley Christian.

I loved my time as a Warrior. From the start, Valley encouraged me to pursue my gifts while helping me overcome my academic struggles. I joined the theatre program, performed in every fall and spring dance show, and loved being part of the Conservatory. I also had the privilege of playing “Toto” in Welcome to Oz and Mr. Green in Clue Jr.

Valley also gave me opportunities to grow in my faith. I attended the Spiritual Retreat four times, and each experience deeply impacted my walk with Christ. As a sophomore, I was honored with the Way of the Warrior coin for Courage, and during my senior year, I served on ASB as a student chaplain, which was both fun and rewarding.

Today, I’m a student at William Jessup University, majoring in Biblical Studies to pursue God’s call to become a pastor. When I arrived at Valley, my grades were not strong. But through the support of my teachers and counselor, I grew academically and was awarded an academic scholarship to Jessup.

Thank you, Valley Christian, for taking a chance on me and equipping me for the future. As my church’s founding pastor used to say, “Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the apples in a seed.” To everyone who supports the Warrior Fund, you may not always see the difference you’re making, but I am living proof of the impact.

Forever grateful,

Michael Villegas

Michael Villegas (’25)

TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS THE WARRIOR FUND, YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS SEE THE DIFFERENCE YOU’RE MAKING, BUT I AM LIVING PROOF OF THE IMPACT.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

One of the most vital ways the Warrior Fund transforms lives is through financial assistance. Currently, 15% of our students receive financial support, that’s over 400 students last year. While we celebrate this impact, many more children are called to be part of our faithdriven community but face financial barriers. Our goal is to expand financial assistance to reach 25% of our student body, ensuring that every qualified, mission-aligned student can thrive at VCS, regardless of financial need.

$6.6M

Distributed in Financial Assistance

$15,506

Average Student Award

15 %

Number of Students Receiving Financial Assistance

GIVING in ACTION

WARRIOR FUND

The Warrior Fund fuels our mission, supporting academic excellence, arts and athletics, faculty development, spiritual formation, and facility improvements. Undesignated gifts provide the flexibility to meet our greatest needs and respond to new opportunities— strengthening every program, classroom, and student experience.

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

LEGACY IN ACTION

A Family’s Heart for Teachers and Education

“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations” (Psalm 100:5).

For Pauline (Hiuyi) Luan and her husband, Enke Chen, education is more than a pathway to success. It is the story of their lives, the thread that ties together faith, family, and a legacy that continues to grow at Valley Christian Schools.

FROM CULTURAL REVOLUTION TO A NEW BEGINNING

Pauline and Enke’s story begins far from California, in a time and place where learning itself was a privilege. Both grew up in China during Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution, when schools were closed and education was limited.

“My father believed education was everything,” Pauline shared. “Even when schools closed, he taught us math and history at home.” His dedication paid off. When schools reopened, her hard work led her to a top magnet school and eventually to graduate studies.

Enke grew up in a small rural village where teachers changed his life. “They showed me not just how to study but how to see the world differently.” With their encouragement, he became a top student at Tsinghua University; later he met Pauline. The two married and came to the United States with little money but a deep belief in the power of learning.

In America, they discovered something even deeper: Faith. “When we came here, I didn’t know anything about Christianity,” Pauline said. “But my mother always wanted to go to church. Eventually, I began to want to go too. God’s love has guided our family ever since.”

A NEW CHAPTER AT VCS

When their children, Gregory (’09) and Angie (’16), attended VCS, Pauline and Enke found a community that mirrored their values. “Teachers didn’t just teach,” Pauline recalled. “They cared about character, faith, and purpose.”

Gregory discovered his love for jazz through one of his teachers. “He opened Gregory’s world,” Pauline said. Later, he studied jazz piano and computer science, and now works in technology while continuing to perform music.

Angie felt called to medicine and service. She is completing her pediatric residency at Northwestern, while her husband, Liam Patterson (’16), works as an engineer in Chicago.

GIVING BACK THROUGH THE TEACHERS ASSISTANCE FUND

Years after their children graduated, Pauline and Enke were hiking near their home when they ran into a familiar face, Mr. Aaron Canastraci, one of Angie’s teachers. That encounter rekindled their awareness of how deeply teachers shape lives, and how difficult it can be for educators to live in the Bay Area.

“Teachers give so much of themselves,” Pauline said. “We wanted to support them the way they supported our children.”

With that conviction, the Chens helped establish the Teachers Assistance Fund at VCS, a program providing housing support to help teachers remain close to the community they serve. Their hope is that other families will join them in sustaining this vital effort.

“Our teachers are the heart of VCS,” Pauline said. “If they can live here and thrive, then they can continue to inspire students for generations.”

A LEGACY THAT SPANS GENERATIONS

The Chen family’s legacy continues to grow through extended family as well. Pauline’s sister, Esther Wu, is also a VCS parent. Her daughters, Samantha (’24) and Jasmine (’26), have thrived at VCS, carrying forward the same love for learning and faith that began with their grandfather in China.

From a father teaching his daughters, to grandchildren pursuing excellence in faith, science, and art—God’s faithfulness truly continues through all generations.

For Pauline and Enke, giving back to VCS is not only an act of gratitude. It’s a reflection of their journey, a way to bless others as they themselves were blessed, through faith, education, and the teachers who make both possible.

TEACHERS GIVE SO MUCH OF THEMSELVES, WE WANTED TO SUPPORT THEM THE WAY THEY SUPPORTED OUR CHILDREN.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

FAITH, LEGACY, AND THE NEXT GENERATION

Dusty (’01) and Lauren (Sullivan ’02) Furtado’s story with Valley Christian Schools spans decades and generations. They first met as students when VCHS was still located at Branham High School and graduated from the new Skyway Campus, becoming part of one of the first classes to experience our current-day campus.

They share memories of the incredible views at the new campus, but more than just the new facilities, they recall the impact of teachers, coaches, and the community.

“VCS definitely set the foundation and roots for my spiritual journey. Whether it was Bible class and being challenged to live for Christ, chapel, or the faculty and staff pouring into the student body, those experiences have grounded me in my love for Jesus.” From memories of Friday night football games to winning the 2000 and 2001 CCS Baseball Championships, Dusty recalls that it was the teachers, coaches, and friendships that made a lasting impact “The lessons I learned about teamwork, failure, dedication, and pushing yourself to be better still stick with me today.”

More than twenty years later, Dusty and Lauren are back on campus, not as students, but as parents of three Warriors. With children at both VCJH and VCHS, they’ve seen firsthand how much VCS has grown and changed since their time as students, while remaining anchored in the same mission that shaped their own lives.

That commitment to faith and purpose drives their ongoing involvement. The Furtados serve as alumni and parent representatives on the new Warrior Club Leadership Board, with a mission to bring together parents across all three campuses with alumni and alumni parents, to make a meaningful impact for students through volunteering, giving, and building a stronger community.

Spiritual formation is especially close to their hearts. As alumni, they experienced firsthand the lasting impact of a

Christ-centered education. Now, as parents, they’re passionate about ensuring that spiritual growth remains central to the VCS experience for generations to come.

From praying weekly alongside other parents to cheering on their kids in athletics, Dusty and Lauren live out their faith in community. They also support tuition assistance, helping open doors for more families to experience the same lifechanging education they once received.

“We are so fortunate to have attended Valley ourselves, and we’re grateful that now we get to send our kids there too.” Lauren said, “They’re being educated in a safe, gospel-centered environment, and we’ve seen the positive impact it’s had on each one of them in all areas of their lives. We find joy in helping make it possible for other students to experience a Christian education who otherwise may not have the opportunity. The more students who hear the gospel, feel seen and loved, and are encouraged to live for something bigger than themselves, the brighter our future will be.”

As they look to the future, the Furtados remain committed to building on the foundation that was laid for them, passing on faith, excellence, and opportunity from one generation of Warriors to the next.

(OUR KIDS ARE) BEING EDUCATED IN A...GOSPEL-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT, AND WE’VE SEEN THE POSITIVE IMPACT IT’S HAD ON EACH ONE OF THEM IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIVES.

Warrior Club

2024-2025 EVENTS RECAP

The Warrior Club is deeply grateful for the volunteers who generously give their time and talents. From PTPFs on each campus to academic mentors, athletics parents, club supporters, and event volunteers, your faithful service strengthens our programs, builds connections, and demonstrates that our community thrives when we serve together.

11th Annual Quest Ball: California Dreaming

The 11th annual Quest Ball at The Hayes Mansion was an unforgettable evening supporting tuition assistance and the Warrior Fund. Over 400 guests gathered to celebrate Valley Christian Schools’ past, present, and future. Guests enjoyed a picturesque setting with bright colors, exquisite florals, and a classic mustang convertible photo opportunity. The evening featured warm fellowship and student entertainment, including the VCS choir singing “California Dreamin.” The program included lively bidding, student spotlights, and a heartfelt tribute to Madame Marc’s retirement after 38 years at VCS.

Special thanks to our volunteer team, including Décor Lead Nicole Staubli for creating a beautiful ambiance, and Auction Leads Audrey Hahn and Laura McDonnell Skelton for securing an amazing selection of auction items.

30th Annual Golf Classic

Our beloved Golf Classic was once again a lively day filled with community and fun. Held at the prestigious Silver Creek Country Club, the event featured an exciting round of golf, the crowd favorite party holes, and a cheerful dinner. A special thank you to our Golf Classic Chairs, Kathleen Kelley and Meredith Haase, along with our enthusiastic team of volunteers, who continue to make the Golf Classic an unforgettable experience.

QUEST BALL RECAP

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THANK YOU

VOLUNTEERS

Our volunteer community was in full force last year, serving on campus, encouraging our educators, and planning events and fundraisers. Our campus would not be what it is without all who graciously invest in our students, faculty, and staff. A huge thank you to every single person who gave their time and talents last year!

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

To volunteer for K-12 Community Events with our Warrior Club, such as the Quest Ball or Golf Tournament, contact Stephanie Rosas at srosas@vcs.net or complete our volunteer form at vcs.net/vcsvolunteer.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

WARRIOR CLUB

Give and get involved! The Warrior Club honors our alumni, parents, family members, alumni parents, faculty, staff, friends, and businesses who demonstrate their commitment to VCS by contributing a gift of any amount annually. All gifts given to VCS during our fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) are eligible for membership recognition in the Warrior Club. In addition, our Leadership Circle level donors will receive invitations to special events throughout the year.

For additional information, please contact our Community Development & Advancement team at advancement@vcs.net or visit vcs.net/warriorclub

Warrior Club Member Levels

Warrior Club Leadership Circle*

The Warrior Club Leadership Circle celebrates and unites community members who make substantial contributions. Members are acknowledged in our Annual Giving Report and receive invitations to exclusive events throughout the year, depending on their membership level. This circle fosters deeper connections with school leaders and other supporters. *Our Warrior Club Leadership Circle is denoted by the asterisk in the member chart above.

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SCHOOLS

WARRIOR CLUB

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Lifetime Giving

DAVID AND EDIE WALLACE FOUNDERS’ COUNCIL

Membership in the David and Edie Wallace Founders’ Council is awarded to those whose generous lifetime contributions exceed $200,000.

Anonymous (3)

Nils and Jean Akerman

Sally Anderson

Brian and Brandy Brager

Michael and Elizabeth Byrd

Kevin and Gayla Compton

Cliff and Kris Daugherty

Bruce Dunlevie

Friends of Valley Christian Schools

Joseph Gagliardi

Rick and Trisha Gouveia

Promod and Dorcas Haque

Gary and Kathie Heidenreich

Henry and Kimberley Kaestner

Mike and Jennifer LaBarbera

William and Kay Long

Gary Loo and Crystal Peng

New Technology Specialists

Brian Porter and Heather Hatlo Porter

Reyes Family Foundation

Richard and Michelle Rock

Edward and Beverly Stirm

The Davidson Family Foundation

The Heidenreich Fund

Myron and Cathy Ullman

Robert and Carol Wallace

Rick and Pam Watson

David and Kirsten Williams

DR. CLIFFORD E. DAUGHERTY, QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE SOCIETY

Membership in the Dr. Clifford E. Daugherty, Quest for Excellence Society is awarded to those whose generous lifetime contributions total $50,000-$199,999.

Anonymous (9)

Acrisure LLC

Agape Christian Schools

Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation

Michael and Karen Ainslie

John Albanese

David Berman

Wendy Berman

Mark and Debbie Bieber

Tim and Juliana Billups

Robert and Kari Briski

Chip and Kersti Bronk, Jr.

Bruce Hellesoe Foundation

Thomas and Sabrina Bruckner

William and Franell Burford

John and Nia Castelly

Randy and Jeanne Chamberlain

Jack and Celia Chue

Chad and Natalie Cochran

Compton Family Trust

Kris and Genevieve Coughran

Charlie Davidson

Brian and Lorilee Dexheimer

John Diatte, Jr.

Trent and Cassandra Dilfer

John and Linda Dunning

Gayn and Tricia Erickson

Michael and Patty Favet

Claude and Trish Fletcher

Greg and Lise Fox

Matthew and Lisa Garrett

Richard and Daria Geraffo

Philip and Cindy Gregory

Rich Griffiths and Rachelle Daniel

Winston and Teresa Hendrickson

Horne Charitable Remainder Trust

Ken and Julie Houp

J & J Sports Productions Incorporated

John and Shebbie Jacques

Rodney and Sena Jones

Thomas and Nanette Kinkade

Dave and Julie Klenske

John and Stephanie Knauss

Douglas and Jeanne Korns

Chao Chu Kuo

MarFam Computer Solutions

Robert and Debbie Marinconz

Martha E. Sanfilippo Foundation

Master Precision Machining

Justin and Deanna McAnear

Gary and Karina McCann

Stephen and Michelle McMinn

Jerry Merza and Jen Silva

Rita Minnis

Bill Myers and Lisa Bodensteiner

Brian and Sandy Nelson

New Century Ranch, LLC

New Horizons Foundation

Russell and Janette Nolan

Mimi Patterson

Steven and Cynthia Perry

Pete Morgan Foundation

Eric and Suzanne Phelps

Miles and Lauren Proctor

Gary and Janet Radonich

Ron and Joanne Radonich

Clint and Kim Ramsey

Melvin and Sara Reynolds

Nick and Nikki Roland

Bruce and Michelle Roth

Vera Shantz

Kenneth and Maureen Shilling

Christopher and Jennifer Smith

Daniel and Wilma Smith

South Bay Construction

Sunil and Caroline Stephen

Ronald and Bonnie Swenson

Suman Tandon

Mike and Jeanne Tate

TD4HIM Foundation, Inc.

John and Kara Teresi

The Hage Foundation

Richard and Kimberly Trevino

Mary Turner

Rob and Susie Valiton

Werner and Sheri Vavken

Wells Fargo Foundation

William G. Irwin Charity Foundation

William and Mary Trust

Jeff and Amy Watson

Curt and Gracie Willson

Sam and Stacey Winter

Samuel and Esther Wu

Zerella Family Foundation

Annual Giving

WARRIOR CLUB LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

The Warrior Club Leadership Circle recognizes those whose annual giving totals $2,500 or more within the fiscal year.

LEGACY MEMBERS

Legacy Membership is awarded to those whose gifts total $25,000 or more during the fiscal year.

John and Nia Castelly

Enke Chen and Pauline Luan

Chad and Natalie Cochran

Henry and Kimberly Kaestner

Gary and Crystal Loo

Robert and Elizabeth Salvagno

Sunil and Caroline Stephen

Suman Tandon

Rick and Pam Watson

DIAMOND MEMBERS

Diamond Membership is awarded to those whose gifts total $10,000-$24,999 during the fiscal year.

Anonymous (3)

Julius and Amy Agbonbhase

Robert and Kari Briski

Kevin and Leslie Cathey

Kevin and Gayla Compton

Cliff and Kris Daugherty

Kevin Han and Jocelyn Chang

Alfred and Renee Jones

Billy and Veronica Jowers

Xiaofeng Liang and Cindy Chen

Gary and Karina McCann

Eric and Suzanne Phelps

Brian Porter and Heather Hatlo Porter

Vance and Kim Roush

Wayne and Patricia Summers

Hy Vu and Annie Cheng

John and Stacey Winter

Samuel and Esther Wu

PLATINUM MEMBERS

Platinum Membership is awarded to those whose gifts total $5,000-$9,999 during the fiscal year.

Brent and Erica Boekestein

Steve and Kate Dang

Chi-Wei Fan

Stephen and Claire Frieder

Rick and Trisha Gouveia

Joel and Maribel Graham

Jonathan and Tessa Hayes

Saki Kavouniaris

Richard Koch and Eva Tsai

Samuel Kommu and Mini Aradhyula

David Kyser

Joe and Michelle MacChiarella

Hemanga Nath and Moushumi Goswami

Eric and Angela O’Brien

Nick and Nikki Roland

Allen Selvaraj and Suganya Jebasingh

Kenneth and Maureen Shilling

Craig and Audrey Smith

Jolon and Nicole Staubli

Audy and Jan Viernes

Jonathan Yu

Gold Membership is awarded to those whose gifts total $2,500-$4,999 during the fiscal year.

Carlos and Elizabeth Abaya

Richard and Cathy Aburano

Jacob and Ana Lilia Alvarez

Aaron and Beth Anderson

Robert and Carol Balog

Steve and Kristal Barnes

Sanjeev Katariya and Kevi Belho

Josh Broch and Bing Rui

Chip and Kersti Bronk

Dan and Franell Burford

Tong Wa Chao and Weng Chi Man

Donald and Thoa Charkowsky

Licheng Chen and Yi Zou

John and Wendy Cooley

Tim Dang and Annie Pham

Calvin and Joan Davis

James and Melissa Denena

Mike and Liz Ditty

Dan and Sarah Dryden

Hong Fan and Lixia Zhu

Dareke and Tanya Fleming

Michael and Kyra Foley

Jen Fu

Dusty and Lauren Furtado

Sukesh Garg and Aarti Agarwal

Richard Gass and Konstantina Papagiannaki

Brian and Aletta Godden

Greg Grande

Christian Griffiths

Rachelle Daniel and Rich Griffiths

Jun Gu and Yan Yang

Yu Gu and Zhaohui Fan

Yanchuan Guo and Hong Yu

Edwin and Pauline Haghnazari

Krista Hanvey

Sherry He

Adrienne Heath-Wheeler

Samuel Ho and Elena Kwong

Hieu Huynh and Nhu Dong

Mingwei Jiang and Xiaocen Zhu

John Joseph and Hannah John

Shuo-Chun Kao and Christy Shaw

Yoon Tae and Jackie Kim

Natalina Kinnis

Tony Kinnis

John and Stephanie Knauss

Ken Ko and Jessie Wu

Nick and Melina Kucharewski

Peter and Melia LeCompte

Steve and Lena Lee

Kevin Li and Grace Zhang

Raymond and Anita Lin

Ryan Liu and Lichun Dong

Eljas and Eileen Long

Wenping Lou and Jing Xu

Ben Luo and Lora Xiong

Hung Mac and Dai Tran

Mike and Kristy McCarroll

Richard McDonald

Michael and Anita McLean

Ryan and Aicha Mehlmauer

Linfeng Mei and Pingyan Zhang

Jerry Merza and Jen Silva

Hui-Sok and Charlynne Moon

Mike and Amanda Moshier

Emmanuel and Laura Nana

Jason and Barbara Neu

John and Elizabeth Nwodo

Jonathan and Sara Olson

Vamsi Panchagnula and Shilpa Panchagnula

Brian and Hae Won Park

Jay and Amita Patel

Tarun and Trushita Patel

Alfredo Patron and Flavia Toledo

Paul and Genia Phillips

Miles and Lauren Proctor

Harold Qi and Jennifer Wu

Kit and Wanda Reichow

Bill and Sandi Rosingana

Albert and Michele Ross

Irene Sagayaga

Rudy Salazar and Claudia

Castro-Salazar

Joseph and Narda Salvador

Jianfei Shao and Jin Wang

Paul She and Linda Kuo

John and Tish Stratton

Arun Subbarao and Rashmi Rao

Michael and Elisa Summers

Yong Sun and Ziyan Tu

Mark Tanaka and Kim Kang

Yanshi Tao and Song Qin

Tyrone and Candice Taylor

Reg Thompson and Erica Cosgrove

Tom Tran and Christine Centino

Samuel and Sharon Tseng

Scott and Rachel Vander Veen

Jorge and Rosa Vasquez

Raghushankar and Amita Vatte

Allen Wan and Zuqin Liu

Chih-Wei Wang and Chih-Ting Yiu

Shangying Wang

Yanfeng and Lei Wang

Bob and Rosa White

Curt Willson

Zhigang Xie and Jianyang Xu

Vincent Yang and Lu Wang

Alan Yu and Judy Lo

Wei Yuan and Liwei Liu

Rafael and Pallie Zambrano

Jianlin Zeng and Huiwen Li

Jin Zhang and Zhaohua Qin

Yan Zhang and Xiaolin Mou

Rick Zhang and Yi Li

Yi Zou and Xiaoyan Liu

Key: Deceased (italicized)

Annual Giving

SILVER MEMBERS

Silver Membership is awarded to those whose gifts total $1,000-$2,499 during the fiscal year.

Markus Adhiwiyogo and Rosa Chow

Joshua and Josfa Allmen

Brett and Janine Arietta

Amanuel Assefa and Nebiat Baarez

Gurdeep Bajwa and Herpinder Sihan

Kirk and JoKay Bednar

Jamec and Tamara Blue

Jim and Danielle Brassfield

Dave and Becky Breiland

Dennis and Teresa Butchart

Juliana Canalez

Carlos and Vanessa Carvalho

Carl Chai and Carol Wei

Anson Chan and Mimi Fung

Lianchuan Chen and Liwei Hou

David Chiang and Vivian Cheng

Edward and Christina Cho

Max Chou and Lucy Sun

Yahui Chu and Siwei Wang

Brian and Diane Clemons

Dustin and Diane Cu

Stephen and Cristina Darrow

Jorge and Maureen Delgado

Dunlin Deng and Wanping Zhang

Shunli Deng and Lina Qu

Twum Djin and Denise Twum

Zhefeng Du and Yuanpeng Huang

Herbert and Trudy Emmrich

Lance and Daphne Etcheverry

Dwain and Jean Fairweather

William Freeman and Tina Kim

Diego Gallego

Sachin Gandhi and Roma Bhansali

Madhu Ganesan and Anuradha Karuppiah

Koshy and Sheeba George

Jorge and Heidi Geronimo

Kenneth and Heidi Gianella

Adam and Kristin Gill

John Gmuender and Amy Lee

Joel Gonzalez and Carmen Castillo

Philip and Cindy Gregory

Mitch Gu and Lifang Yang

Carl and Leslee Guardino

Bobby and Cameo Guillemette

Ming Guo and Whitney Huang

Kristian and Bethany Gusmer

Farshad and Mehri Haghighi

Jerry He and Yanmin Zhang

Sunghyun Heo and Meesun Park

Hugo and Shawna Hernandez

Mike Ho and Ann Choi

Kee Hong and Sunny Kim

Thomas Hsiao and He Wang

Chaohong Hu and Camellia Lu

Judith Huber

Daryll and Debi Hughes

Jun Jiang and Haixing Zhang

Woo Shik Jung and Summer Shin

Vishnu Kandadai and Vasudha Rangaprasad

Joshua and Lauren Kawahara

Youngmin Kim and Youngsoo Bae

Victor and Stacie Klee

Jeff and Maricar Knize

H Koal

Swaroop Kulkarni and Sheetal Shah

James and Laura Kwon

Chayong Lee and Haejin Kim

Dongrim Lee and Youngsun Yun

John and Geraldine Leggio

Chris Li and Wendy Wang

Hengyi Li and Teresa Liu

Thomas Li and Jieru Wang

Zhenjiang Li and Min Zhao

James Lin and Stephanie Yeh

Song Lin and Haijun Xia

Tim and Elizabeth Lindemulder

Mark and Ginny Lockhart

Mark and Natalie Lodewyk

Brian and Suzanne Lomeli

Lisa Lorino

John Lukez and Tami Lee

Michael Lum and Yan Huang

Steve and Susan Lunn

Yufeng Luo and Pu Guo

Yuxiang Luo

Bruce and Mandi Mallett

David and Subrina Martin

David and Karen Matsumoto

Cameron and Carolyn McAulay

Chris and Allison McGugan

Nancy Mehlmauer

Zheng Mi and Vivian Yao

Randy and Aimee Miller

Robert and Jean Mitchell

Carl and Kellie Moberg

Sayandev and Chandreyee Mukherjee

Erik and Vanet Murawsky

Phillip and Carole Murray

Gary and Robynn Myers

Lindsey Newbern

Hien Nguyen and Lin Su

Torrie and Micki Nute

Jae Park and Sangmi Eom

Chris and Denise Pattinson

Quan Pham and Alice Vu

Shelby Phillips

Hongsheng Ping and Qing Xia

Carlos Pino and Angeles Campos

David Pu and Jia Ma

Victor and Jennie Quon

Ryan and Robin Realini

Richard and Michelle Rock

Ricardo Saad and Zhaoxia Xie

David and Chiyieko Sankus

Luis and Nicole Santizo

Jason and Stefanie Satalino

Stephen Schweikart and Shantell Bryant

Vera Shantz

David and Paula Sharpe

Phillip Shen and Yan Yan Lin

Xinjie Shi and Hong Ma

Xun Shi and Lele Yu

David and Luciana Shoop

Aleh and Zhanna Shybaila

Sean and Judith Sink

Sivacharan Sivanatham and Gokila Thirumoorthy

Sean and Deb Steele

David and Ekaterina Stevens

Barry and Monica Stipe

Christi Stockhaus

Jason and Raelene Stork

Richard Su and Nicole Lim

Tony Sun and Zhao Hui Nie

Kevin and Dawn Sweatt

Edmund Tang and Jinjing Wang

Vishwajit Tigadi and Deepa Rampura

Kuisong Tong and Yujing Ren

Todd and Catherine Tosti

Danny Tow and Valerie Vaccaro

Joseph and Tina Tseng

Tony Tuan and Yijung Chen

Brian Ugie and Christina Briggs

Cheryl Vavken

Robert and Carol Wallace

Ge Wang and Li Shao

Mingran Wang and Lijuan Chen

Tao Wang and Luohan Pu

Zhaowen Wang and Tianqin Shi

Zhiqiang Wang and Xiaomei Deng

David and Jeni White

Eco and Traci Willson

Dan and Amanda Wilson

Jeff and Julie Wilson

Nicholas and My Woo

Li Wu and Qinjun Sui

Zuoguo Wu and Taoyu Zhang

Kevin Xiao and Erin Zhu

Hui Xie and Li Shi

Yao Xu and Kewen Sun

Zhuxin Yang and Xiaoqin Xu

Hwan Seung Yeo and Jee Eun Lee

Choon-Hoe Yeoh and Leeann Lian

Alex Yi and Wen He

Soungkuk Yoo and Hyeonjeong Lee

John Young

Matthew Young and Kim Tran-Young

Baozhen Yu and Jenny Feng

Zhen Zeng and Wen Yang

Feng Zhang and Xiaohong Duan

Jidong Zhang and Ling Ye

Wei Zhang and Jianmei Cai

Wei Zhang and Ning Zhuang

David Zheng and Stellar Yang

Jianquan Zheng and Xiang Li

Qian Zhong and Rachel Huang

Annual Giving

BRONZE MEMBERS

Bronze Membership is defined by cumulative annual gifts up to $999 during the fiscal year.

Anonymous (1)

The Alvarado Family

Donaldson Abadilla

Donnie Abadilla

Faith Abadilla

Tunisia Abdul-Ghanee

Richard and Gail Abreau

Kristine Acasio

Raman and Amanda Afshar

John Aghassi

Jose Aguilar and Brenda Ramirez

Yvonne Aguirre

Kaelynn Agustin

Esther Ahn

Nils and Jean Akerman

Shade Alabi

Christopher and Tatum Alcantara

Carlos and Dania Alejandro

Ashlyn Allen

Etoi Allen

Walter Alley

Erica Allison

Nick and Ashley Alongi

Anna Alvarez

Amanda Amaral

Thomas and Gwynn Amba

Brandon Amundson

Stephanie Amundson

Tyrone Amundson

Bebo Amur

Yupeng An and Jihui Li

Ana Andreoli

Mike and Kristin Annab

Angela Antonel

John and Vanessa Antonel

Kevin Antonel

Lester and Kristina Aoalin

Rafael and Julie Aranda

Aime Arce

Anne Arce

Holly Arce

Jasmine Arce

Judy Archer

John and Dena Armeniakos

Anshul and Shalini Arora

Guadalupe Arredondo

Drew and Julie Arroyo

Rudolph and Elaine Arroyo

Benixon Arul Dhas

Scott and Camille Athearn

Lacy Atkinson

Steffanie Atwood

Kolton and Chloe Aubol

Sravanthi Avuthu

Mehdi Bakhtiary and Samira Ahmadpour

Youssef Barakat and Marilyn Yassa

Kevin and Kim Barrett

Sharon Barrientos

Randy and Hea Jin Bartholomew

Robin Bartholomew

Jenn Barulich

Yani Batala

Andrew and Duhong Bateman

Van Bates

David Becker

Michelle Behr

Steve and Kate Beier

Doris Benson

Josh and Tara Berendes

Don Bergman

Nicholas Bettencourt

Prasad Bevara and Mallika Bevara

Michael and Jene Biester

Prithvi Bisht and Bhavana Singh

Bob and Jennie Bixby

Niclas Blaabaeck and Johanna

Jaakola

Ryan Blain

Mario and Kristina Blauman

Greg Blum

Sridhar Bobba

Gino and Jana Borello

Temitayo and Adriana Boroffice

A.J. and Cara Borromei

Jean-Charles and Stacey Bossert

Christopher and Nicole Bosso

David and Molly Boudreault

Tim and Roxy Bowers

Jack Boyer

Rigo and Delfina Bracamontes

Tammy Brady

Cynthia Bretsen

Lezotte Bros

Jimmie and Tara Brown

Jay and Carmen Bruch

David and Jane Bruckner

Rosalynn Bryant

Larry and Suzanne Buckley

Alexander Burda

Courtney Buron

Deborah Buron

Carsten Buschmann

Saundra Butler

Rudy and Cheryl Cadet

Jim Cai and Xuan Zhou

Edna Caldera

Krista and Steve Call

Carlo and Ivy Calupad

Steve and Patricia Campen

Lo Campion

Joe Cao and Colleen Qiu

Ariel Carabantes and Maria Ramirez

Brenda Caravia

Jesus Cardenas

Meli Cardenas

Gerardo Caroza II and Christel Soriano

Andres Carrasco and Yanli Qu

Emily Carroll

Ben and Wanda Carter

Carlos and Angy Carvalho

Danielle Catangay

Bradford and Kathy Cathey

Stephen Cavigliano

Lincy Cecili

Andy and Melissa Chacon

Nishant Chadha and Amrita Puri Chadha

Alex and Christine Chae

Matthew Fricke and Becky Elliott

Carol Frieder

Steve Fu and Clare Huang

Yuanxun Fu and Bi Luo

Donny and Jolene Fugate

Jamin G.

Jack and Vanessa Galante

David and Gina Gall

Li Gao and Chelsea Fan

Bernadette Garcia

Margo Garcia

Stefan and Felicia Garlick

Devin Garza

Justin and Andrea Gatewood

Miryem Gattuccio

Marilyn Gaylord

Kelli Gibson

Amanda Gil

Dennis Go

John and Oyhane Go

David Godinez

Yuqing Gong and Jia Ding

Mariela Gonzales

Michael and Alicia Gonzales

Tim and Kristin Gordon

Kylin Gou and Sara Jiang

Josaphat and Michelle Gouw

Hilda Granado

Rick and Heidi Granado

Daniel and Sparkle Green

Vanessa Green

Leigh Grestoni

Ivor and Krystal Griffiths

Qun Gu and Ting Tong

Laura Guadarrama

LisaMarie Guadarrama

Myra Guadarrama

Alex Guan and Xu Hua Li

Stephen and Theresa Guarini

Patricia Guercio

Ryan and Lacy Guerrero

Marc and Leza Guillemette

Britt and Angela Gunter

Troy and Melissa Gunter

Renu Gupta

Brian and Danielle Gustafson

Liz Guzman

Brad Gyger and Nabila Haq

Ephraim H.

Christa Haase

Wendy Hacke

Sean and Janelle Haggett

Larry Hairgrove

Hyungjun Ham

Shig and Christine Hamamatsu

JJ and Nima Hamilton

Preston and Juliette Hamilton

Roger and Lori Hamilton

Adam and Nancy Hampson

Angela Han

Andre and Marina Hanke

Richard and Jane Hankins

Mike and Rikki Hanna

Steve and Lisa Hanna

Andrew and Nicolina Hardy

Matthew and Flor Harris

Kendall and Melissa Harvey

Shunichi Hashimoto and Daxin Mao

Guy Hatfield

Dana and Shari Hazlett

Bing He and Dongmei Sun

Kun He and Bei Xu

Xiaocheng He and Manhong Lin

Tim and Annie Heath

U. Heffernon

Joel Heimlich

R. Heng

Jesus Hernandez

William and Kimberly Hetrick

Gary and Bev Hiatt

Benjamin Hill

Robert and Irene Hipolito

Norman Ho

Mila Hoang

Gary and Debra Hochmuth

Heungsan Hong

Jenny Hong

Sung Ho Hong and Hyeshin Moon

Yohan Hong

Michele Hopper

Edwin and Ramona Hormozian

Rensheng Horng and Yahui Tu

Charlotte and Harrison Hoshii

Henry and Heather Hoshii

Ryan and Megan Hostetler

Ken and Julie Houp

Hengxiang Hu and Yan Zhu

Qing Hu and Sherry Zhang

Song Hu and Ami Huang

Xinde Hu and Min Song

Jie Huang and Wei Zhou

Lei Huang and Min Liu

Madison Huang

Shenbo Huang and Li Guo

Stephen Huber and Ester Nespoli

Stephen and Leanne Hughes-Bland

Calvin Hui and Tanya Yee

Christina Hui

Ivan Hui

Tim and Amelia Hui

Alex and Sarah Hult

Wei Lun Hung and Yi-Ju Wang

Richard Hurney

Michael and Beverly Hurwitz

Alphonse Huynh

Tri Huynh

Trung Huynh

Darla Iacovoni

Stanislav and Elina Inker

Christer and Margo Irany

Brandon Ivy

Ryan and Hillary Jackson

Bobby and Fadia Jaffari

Sony Jagadish

Anthony Jenkins-Rose and Brittany Pickett-Rose

Rebecca Jennings

Ruiliang Jia and Yang Ji

Jinhua Jiang and Li Xia

Sheng Jiang and Peng Yan

Jeff Jimenez

Qiufeng Jin and Jing Qian

Yi Jin and Dan Wan

Richard and Candace Johnson

Aaron Jones

Charlie Jones

Izzy Jones

Mistydawn Jones

Angelique Jordan

Jay Joseph and Azeb Yakob

Junita Joseph

Suzi Josselyn

Rajesh and Cecilia Juluri

Eiko and Wiwiek Junus

Lon Justice

Masahito and Yuko Kagita

Danny Kama

Gloria Kama

Phillip and Sheila Kamp

Madhavi Kandala

Sasi Kandy

Arup Kanjilal and Rini Kundu

Lynn Kao

Joseph and Shirali Karakas

Johan Kartiwa and Noviyanti Praseyto

April Kawahara

Barb Kawahara

Mads Kawahara

John and Michelle Keller

Dan and Marsha Kelley

John and Kathleen Kelley

Jenny Kelly

Rachel Keung

Vincent Keung

Kelvin Khoo and Susanne Wong

Jason and Melissa Kidwell

D. & M. Kim

Danny and Hannah Kim

David Kim

Deok Kim and Mari Suzuki

Dooyoung Kim and Juhee Han

Grace Kim

Hyoseong Kim and Jeungeun Park

Hyunwoong Kim and Sunghee Cho

Ina Kim

Jae Yul Kim and Hannah Park

Jake Kim

Jayden Kim and Eunjung Lee

Jekyung Kim and Jieun Kwon

Joseph Kim and Abby Kwon

Kihwan Kim and Yijin Yun

Liam Kim

Peter and Esther Kim

Sun Kim

Sunny Kim

SungGeun Kim and Hye Joo Han

Thomas and Kayoung Kim

Tony and Jamie Kim

Woochan Kim and Sally Koh

Woochan Kim and Sam Lee

Kerry and Erika Kirchenbauer

Walt Kirchner

Cameron Klee

Janet Knapp

Kelli Knapp

Curtis Ko

Jean Kolinsky

Susan Kolinsky

Joe and Helen Koo

Jay Kota

Kevin and Amber Kraver

Ben and Wendy Krugman

Kristin Kulas

Charles and Claire Kuo

Gorden Kwong

Myron and Mimi Kwong

Jane La Pado

Aliasgar and Tasneem Lakhia

Anthony Lam and Ada Yue

Harpreet and Nirpinder Lamba

Jeanette Landsteiner

Ryan and Dayna Langone

Sara Langone

Steve Lantz

Rick and Cathy LaPore

Victoria Lara

Dallas Lash

Lakanga Monu and Loata Uaniva Latu

Jeremy Law and Michelle Kolinsky

Linda Law

Mary Law

Kola and Monilola Layokun

Anthony Le and Adelina Palaroan

Ariel Le

Sandy Le

Trang Le

Jon and Camille Leach

Kenneth Ledford and Katie Gueorguieva

Andrew Lee and Ye Seul Jeon

Benjamin Lee and Ke Cao

Derric Lee

Donald and Claudia Lee

Eun Lee

Gail Lee

Harris Lee and Grace Luk

HockLeng and Annie Lee

Jeesoo Lee and Gloria Lim

Jill Lee

Jong Lee and Adriana Kim

Justin Lee

Kim Wai Lee and Yuka Shinohara

Kiwon Lee and Eunyoung Bong

Marilyn Lee

Randall Lee

Gerard Lenhard

Shoulong Li and Lei Wang

Wen Li and Yang Liu

Xiang Li and Xiaomin Zhu

Xixin Li and Meijuan Zhang

Yu Li and Jing Huang

Lisa Liang

Wenqing Liang and Michelle Zheng

Jester Liao and Sharon Lin

Brett Lieberman

Tiffany Lieberman

Mike and Laura Lien

Chih-Lun Lin and Chia-Hua Sung

Huan-Yi Lin and April Yuan

Jim Lin and Annie Hsu

Jimmy Lin and Jeanne Lin

Sen Lin and Yan Shu

Qun Ling and Hongyan Gu

Hui Liu and Li Zhong

Lei Liu and Anita Li

Remy Liu and Nancy Tian

Tao Liu and Yao Wan

Vincent and Carrine Liu

Xiaobo Liu and Yanchun Yang

Yuan Liu and Manqian Qian

Zhongqiang Liu and Cindy Zhang

Zhongri Liu and Nan Zhang

Jose Llamas

Cameron Lockard

Kristina Lockwood

Yesenia Lombera

Bryan and Liza Loofbourrow

Issac Loofbourrow

Nathan Loofbourrow

Tod and Margaret Loofbourrow

Wayne and Lisa Loofbourrow

Colette Lopez

Raul and Wendi Lopez

Ryan Lopez

Lazaar and Kavitha Louis

Jessica Lu

Jimmy Lu and Jennifer Lu-Wong

Yunfeng Lu and Jing Tang

Chi Keung Luk and Juliana Wong

Andre Lukez

Junwu Luo and Rebecca Tong

Danny and Lilian Luu

Vy Luu

Allen Ly

Mike Ly

Glen and Annemarie Lynch

Chen Ma and Liuyi Zhang

Chenwei Ma

Don and Grace Ma

Jeremy and Priscilla Ma

Ursula MacDougall

Mary Machado

Mike and Soseek Machado

Frederico Maciel and Yanfang Yu

Kevin Macierz

Christian Madayag

Kelvin and Marian Mak

Tosanwunmi and Odiri Maku

Ross and Lisa Malinowski

Phil and Valerie Malvini

Calvin and Marie Arlene Mangubat

Somnath Mani and Shweta Jain

Brenda Mannina

Harrett Mannina

Stephanie Mansfield

Marcel and Judy Marc

Betty Marchesi

Cristie Martinez

Marcus and Abra Martinez

Nick and Veronica

Ivaan

Gerald Nangoy and Grace Salim

Shyla Naranjo

Craig Nauck

Jeremy and Christine Nauck

Terry Nauck

Natasha Nazzal

Nick and Suzi Nazzal

Paul and Jeanette Nemoda

Chau Ngo

Landon and Kaylee Ngo

Alexis Nguyen

Bao Nguyen and Jessica Leang

Danny Nguyen and Ha Le

Hung Nguyen and Loi Ly

Long Nguyen and Chieu Le

Lyly Nguyen

Mimi Nguyen

Miranda Nguyen

Tien Nguyen and Linda Phan

Toan Nguyen

Uyen Nguyen

Van Nguyen and Nancy Tran

Vanessa Nguyen

Hui Nie and Lan Shen

Mimi Niemiller

Joone Nijjar

Jennifer Ninan

Chengzhi Ning and Yan Zhang

Sussana Njoku

Emilie Nunez

Jules Nunnally

Eric and Andrea Nyberg

Richard and Joy Nyberg

Uwem and Irish Obot

Diane O’Flaherty-Baker

Judy Ohki

Glenn and Nicole Okamoto

Andrey and Elvira Okhlopkov

Elvia Oliva

Rio and Julie Oliveri

Greg Olson

Sogol Onsori

Thomas and Patricia Pace

Brittnie Panetta

Denise Pangelinan

Radha Panguluri

Todd and Farah Papaioannou

Emmanuel and Lydia Paquiz

Marc and Christianne Paraz

Dae Hoon Park and Diana Lee

Nohhyun and Hyewon Park

Kathy Parker

Jeremy and Edugisle Pasternak

Raul and Corina Pastrana

Manji Patel

Ramesh and Bhavna Patel

Renuka Patel

Subhash Patel

Andrew and Melanie Pauka

Chandran Paul

Janine Paul

Jason Paul

Gwendolyn Peeples

Jennifer Peneyra

Hao Peng

Xianzhao Peng and Lei Jiang

Dom and Natasha Pennix

Heddy Perez

Richard and Jasmin Perkins

Annie Persampieri

Joyce Peternel

Brandi Peters

Bob and Paula Pfaff

Colin and Maggi Pfaff

Loretta Pfaff

Olivia Pham

Andrew and Hailey Phan

Michael and Gena Phelps

David and Ruby Phillips

Vincent Phung

Michael Picasso

Laurent Pierrugues and Kenia Martinez

Yang Ping and Bin He

Carla Pino-Campos

Frank Pisciuneri and Allison Ly

Gruia and Jamie Pitigoi-Aron

Alkaren Pleasant

Elissa Pleasant

Jasmine Pleasant

Anatol Pomazau and Anastasia Pomozova

Joey Portale

Ernest and Sandhya Prabhakar

Esther Prabhakar

Mayank Gupta and Priyanka Prasad

Vishnu Prasad and Rachna Reddy

Tiki Primes

Xiaojian Qi and Emily Chen

Dafeng Qian and Yan Ge

Feng Qiao and Ling He

Zhaowei Qin and Yanyan Wang

Kevin and Denise Quan

Fernando and Fermina Quinones

Amy Raffoul

Erick Raich

Pratheepa Rajan

Prabhakar Rajiah

Priya Rajiah

Mohan Babu Raju

Karthik Ramaswamy and Sarada Sundar

Eunise Ramirez

Victoria Ramirez

Soundararajan and Sivakami Ramkumar

Clint and Kim Ramsey

Robert and Laura Randall

Steve and Carrie Rank

Richard Rankin and Joan Keller-Rankin

Erik and Angelica Rasmussen

Sunil Ravikumar

Brian and Mary Rea

Ryan Record

Chitralekha Rentala

Isabel Resende

Greg Reyes

Mark and Nishelle Reyes

Emma Richards

Ken and Karla Richardson

Maureen Richardson

Douglas and Deborah Rigg

Alexandro Rios

Alice Rizzo

DJ Robertson

Kenneth and Alma Robertson

Angelica Robles

Jesse Robles

Gerold and Danielle Rodriguez

Minna Rogers

Marcee Romo

Mike and Pamela Root

Stephanie Rosas

Shannon Rose

Alan Russell

Gordon and Lianne Rydquist

Daniel Ryu

Prasanna Kumar Sabbithi

Kamran Sadr and Bahar Mojgani

Jason and Nami Saito

Jenli Salazar

Julian and Erika Salazar

Victoria Salgado

Vinoth Kumar Saminathan and Priya

Balakrishnan

Bernadette Sanchez

Christian Sanchez

Phyllis Santucci

Matthew and Amy Sapp

Gayglo Sardual

Marty and Teri Satalino

Emma Savella

David and Sheila Sawkins

William and Dawn Sawkins

Lorna Schlachet

Stephen and Alexis Schneider

Jim Schripsema

Steve Sergesketter

Jarom and Lynh Severson

Ben and Rebekah Shaffer

Myron and Diana Shak

Hari Shankar and Sonal Singh

Prakul Sharma and Diksha Mahajan

Priyanka Sharma

Raj Sharma and Maegan Collett

Shrinivas Shastri

Ryan and Denise Shaw

Jiandong Shen and Jingbo Dong

Catherine Shi

Ning Shi and Dongmei Lan

Jaemin Shim and Jina Lee

Theodore Shim

Alok Shivpuri and Rati Hukku

Jeremy and Nikki Shoffner

Duke Shrader

Emily Shropshire

Jenny Shropshire

Sher Sicley

Todd and Sofia Sienicki

Diane Sierra

Keith Silva

Rick and Sally Silva

Ryan and Tiffany Silva

Janan Simaan

Sean Sit and Runer Lu

Jon and Laura Sizelove

Aaron Skelton and Laura McDonnell-Skelton

Vivian Skelton

Alastair and Vladimira Slattery

Gwen Smith

Jamie Smith

Jessica Smith

Ryan and Thao Smith

Todd Smith

Tschudy Smith

Abhinav Solan and Ramneet Bhatia

Ramesh Kumar Somasundaram and Deepashridevi Ravindran

Shiping Song and Mei Qin

Paul and Linda Spencer

Chris and Keri Sponseller

Michele Starling

Jen Stegmann

Shane and Renee Stenesen

Karl and Jennifer Stewart

Steven and Monica Stiles

Leslie Stone

Robert Stone

Shawn and Lori Stuart

Ben and Amanda Studer

Craig and Briana Stutzmann

Ramesh Subbyian and Leepei Ho

Hailey Sugano

Dave and Judy Sugishita

Greg and Sara Sugishita

Timothy and Mary Suh

Wayne Summers, Jr.

Juliet Sumpter

Ermin Sun and Rui Li

Lizhu Sun

Jeba Sundraraj

Frank Sunseri

Eri Suzuki

Hanan Sweeney

Robert and Sherri Sweeney

On On Sze and Tin Wai Chan

Chris and Deborah Szmauz

Aria T.

Mitch and Amy Tankersley

Anthony and Katherine Taormino

Moni Tautu

Jacob and Kim Taylor

Deedee Telford

Daniel Tenbit and Abebaye Assefa

Xuejun Teng and Xuefen Lin

Jenny Thai

Hung Thang

Choong Thio

Hoe Tong Thio

Hsiao Thio and Esther Fan

Ming Thio

Senthilkumaran and Jagalakshi Thiru

Kandiah

Keerthy Thodima

Daniel and Jeni Thomas

Gary Scott and Heather Thomas Kathy Thomas Pradeesh and Susmitha Thomas Ryan and Cynthia Thomas Hugh and Megan Thompson

Louis and Gabrielle Thompson

Ritesh Tiwari and Amita Chandekar

Pragya Tomar

Melissa Tong

Ignacio Torres

Kenny and Kathleen Toussaint

Haivanna Tran

Lana Tran

Mike Tran and Linh Nguyen

Nam Tran and Mylinh Nguyen

Tony Tran and Traci Nguyen

Jane Tranchina

Steven Trinh and Tiffany Dinh

Pragya Tripathi

Justin Truong

Triet and Melissa Truong

Rommie Tsai and Chia Li Huang

Michael and Esther Tsang

Peter Tsao and Jamie Lee-Mars

Vana Tu

Sarah Tuan

Sonal Turakhia

James and Ashley Tuttle

Kaedence Tuttle

Ritu Ullal

Ana Ulloa

Craig and Sue Umstead

Ben V.

Anita Vander Veen

Gordon and Elaine Vander Veen

Chelsea Van Voorhis

Joseph and Sheela Varghese

Perry and Linda Vartanian

Maria Nash Vaughn

Hyacinth Verdad

Sulabh Vidyarthi and Arthi Rengasamy

Alex and Regina Viering

Douglas and Nancy Vierra

Zenny Villanueva

Javier and Stephanie Villegas

Ashley Vincent

Douglas Vincent and Jennifer Matsuoka

Susan Vincent

Sai Krishna Voruganti

John Vuong

Robert and Linda Waago

Leah Waga

Kari Wagner

Scott and Michelle Wagner

Mathew and Brenda Wagoner

Charity Wallace Frederick and Lori Walters

Charles Wang and Nancy Zhong

Guangming and Ya Wang

Guoying Wang

Hualin Wang and Qinying Jiang

Lei Wang and Daisy Jiang

Ning Wang and Rui Jiang

Shao-Chuan Wang

Tom Wang and Sharon Huang

Wenxin Wang and Jihua Jin

Xiaodong and Weijia Wang

Xin Wang

Xinshuo Wang and Mona Na

Zhanglei Wang and Fei Yuan

Zhenbo Wang and Yaling Rao

John and Emily Wardell

Katie Washabaugh

Kathleen Waszolek

Russell and Catalina Webb

Nikki Webber

Katelyn Wei

Lin Wei and Han Ling

Songxiang Wei and Huiling Shao

William Wei

Andrew and Courtney Weis

Nile West

Kandace Weyhrauch

Steve and Sharon White

Sue Wiley

Cara Willett

Kenneth and Yolanda Williams

Robert and Linda Williams

Paul and Kathy Wilson

Robert and Carolyne Winter

Matthias and Zornitza Wloka

Nicholas Wong and Fily Yu-Wong

Shirley Wong

Sophie Wong

Herman and Joyce Woo

Howard Wu and Rachel Wang

Ken Wu and Lisa Lin

Steve and Michele Wymer

Ralph and Tai-Yun Wyngarden

David Xiao and Linglin Huang

Zhenbo Xing and Lingfang Gao

Wei Xu and Ying Yang

Zhong Xu and Rong Huang

Michelle Y.

Anirudh Yadlapati

Serene Yang

Xinmin Yang and Jiayi Zhang

Zhengning Yang and Yu Liu

Yong Yao and Grace Yin

Jeff and Laura Yeates

Jameson Yee

Raymond and Allison Yee

Diana Yi

Leng Yiu and Vivian Zhao

Ji Yoon and Yue Fu

The Young Family

Keoki and Katie Young

Lei Young

Tony and Natalie Young

Peijing Yu

Qian Yu and Liyan Hou

Junfeng Yuan and Li Wang

Mingjie Yuan and Chen Chen

Zhao Yuan and Jialu Li

Sammy Yue and Mary Pan

Muritala and Emma Yusuf

Candy Zeitman

Jiaan Zeng and Yinghua Han

Jianlin Zeng and Huiwen Li

Alex Zhang and Bing Lu

Jian Zhang and Meixia Ruan

Jingzhou Zhang and Fanxin Wu

Quan Zhang

Yi Zhang and Lei Pei

Zhifei Zhang and Yang Song

Chen Zhao

Jack Zhao and Xiaolei Lu

Manqi Zhao and Ke Xu

Chao Zhou and Haiyan Wu

Chuangyu Zhou and Zhen Wu

Hailong Zhou and Nancy Jiang

Junwei Zhou and Iris Wang

Zhiqiang Zhou and Josephine Huang

Jian Zhu and Yingjuan Zhang

Yu Zhu and Sujuan Jiang

Adrian Zhuang and Jane Fang

Xiaoying Zhuang

Zhang Zhuge and Wen Li

Janine Zomermaand

Eleanor Zorer

Karen Zumwalt

Lorenzo and Jiliana Zuniga

Annual Giving

MATCHING GIFT BUSINESSES

As we celebrate the incredible support from our community, we’d like to recognize the companies that have gone above and beyond by offering matching gifts for their employees’ contributions. Their commitment to education and partnership with our supporters have amplified the impact of each donation. We are immensely thankful for their dedication to our students.

Abbott Laboratories Employee

Giving Campaign

Adobe Matching Gifts Program

Advanced Micro Devices

Analog Devices Foundation

Apple Matching Gifts Program

Applied Materials Corporation

ASML

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Broadcom Gift Matching Program

ByteDance

Cadence Design Systems, Inc

Cisco Systems, Inc

Cloudera

Dodge & Cox Gift Matching Program

eBay

Elasticsearch

Electronic Arts

Equinix, Inc

GAP

Gartner

Gilead Sciences

Google Matching Gifts Program

Hewlett Packard Enterprises

IBM Matching Grants Program

Intel Charitable Match

Intuit

LAM Research

LinkedIn Corporation

Marvell Technology, Inc

CORPORATE ORGANIZATIONS

We are deeply grateful for the generous support of companies and organizations that share our commitment to education.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to every organization that has supported our students.

A.D.A Demolition, Inc

Abreau & Associates Inc

Acrisure LLC

Aliya Mody Real Estate

BackSwing Golf Events, Inc

Best Communication Networks

Builtech Construction Group

Cal Club Baseball

Castro Legal

Chillermen

D&A Construction

Delgado Space Technologies LLC

Dr. John Smaha DDS

Events Made Better

FutureBright

Go North Design Studio

Grandview Restaurant

High Sierra Hotel Management

Holiday Inn Express & SuitesSouth Salt Lake City UT

JK Group

Joseph Karakas Real Estate Group

Kiwanis Club of San Jose

Lakeland Tours LLC

Lippe Taylor Group LLC

Los Gatos Christmas Foundation

Lynbrook High School

Monta Vista High School Music Boosters

Music Teachers Association of California

Noah Concrete Corporation

Orchard City Dental Care

Peng Piano Academy

Perfect Smile Dental Care

Quantum Leap Sales, Inc

Rubi’s Taqueria

San Jose Youth Symphony

Shiield LLC

Silver Creek Self Storage

Sobrato Murphy Music Association

Summers & Sons Electric, Inc

Technicon Construction

The Bruce and Rika Diephouse Foundation

Tuscana Properties

Vulcan Construction Inc

Water Quality Plumbing

Westgate Swim Team

Xcel Electric Group

Microsoft Matching Gifts Program

Morgan Stanley Gift Fund

Netflix

NVIDIA Corporation

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

PayPal

Pinterest

Pure Storage

Samsung Electronics North America

SAP Labs

Sentry Insurance Co

Synopsys, Inc

TE Connectivity

Teradata

Teradyne

Texas Instruments Foundation

The Clorox Company

Toyota

Visa, Inc

Voya Financial

Workday

Zoom Video Communications

*We encourage you to check with your employer to see if they participate in a matching gift program. It’s an easy way to amplify your impact and double the difference you make in our students’ lives.

Signature Dental

GIFTS-IN-KIND

We sincerely thank all who have contributed to VCS through in-kind donations. Whether through your generous contributions to our Quest Ball Auction or your support for the tangible needs of our school, your donations are greatly valued and appreciated.

A.J. and Cara Borromei

Altitude Trampoline Park San Jose

Amaar Chughtai

Andy and Melissa Chacon

Angela Robbiano

Barry Cabanas and Rosalynn Tan

Bay FC

Ben and Rebekah Shaffer

Brian and Danielle Gustafson

Caleb and Jill Carlson

Campo di Bocce

Carlos and Vanessa Carvalho

Charles and Jessie Chang

Cheryl Rivera

Chick-fil-A Silver Creek Valley

Chris Marchese

Christopher and Jennifer Smith

Claremont Resort & Club

Clint and Kim Ramsey

DaisyLabJewelry

Dan and Sarah Dryden

Daniel Ryu

Danny Tow and Valerie Vaccaro

David and Jeni White

David Chiang and Vivian Cheng

Davines North America

Dennis and Teresa Butchart

Dezhan Li and Tracy Jiang

Dio Deka

Dolce Spazio Dessert Cafe

El Pan Dulce Bakery

Evan Lee and Stella Leung Farshad and Mehri Haghighi

Federal Realty Investment Trust

Forbes Mill Steakhouse

Frank Sunseri

Gabriel Zhang and Juan Cai Garrod Farms

Gary and Robynn Myers

Gerold and Danielle Rodriguez

Giovanna’s Fine Jewelry

Gordon Wang

Great Wolf Lodge California Manteca Greenlee’s Bakery

Harpreet and Nirpinder Lamba

Hayes Mansion San Jose

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Hongbo Yu and Nancy Liu Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Jack Yue and Lan Wang Jan Marini Skin Research

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Jay and Lan Suekawa

Jennifer Sanchez Mueller

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Jianfeng Xu and Zheng Gong

Jin Zhang and Zhaohua Qin

Joe Escobar Diamonds

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Jon and Tanya Singley

Jonathan and Tessa Hayes

Kelly McPherson

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Koji Seto and Kathy Peng

Legends Pizza

Lester Estate Wines

Lewis and Clara Lin

Lori Johnson

Los Gatos Elite

Los Gatos United Soccer Club

Luna Mexican Kitchen

Matt and Christy Olson

Mexico Lindo

Michael and Carla Cossy

Michael and Esther Tsang

Mike and Liz Ditty

Miles and Lauren Proctor

Myron and Mimi Kwong

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Neuma Beauty

Nicholas and My Woo

Parlour 308 Salon

Peju Province Winery

Philip and Helena Sansone

Pinnacles Marketing

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Pruneyard Cinemas

Pump It Up San Jose

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Qun Ling and Hongyan Gu

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Rajesh and Cecilia Juluri

Raul and Wendi Lopez

Regale Winery & Vineyards

Richard and Jane Hankins

Richard Jiang and Tammy Sun

Rick and Heidi Granado

River Bend Resort

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Samer and Luma Theodossy

Sean and Janelle Haggett

Skin by Kat

SkinSpirit Willow Glen

Sushi Confidential

Teach Every Nation

The Brookside Club of Saratoga

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa

The Club at Los Gatos

The Creek Eatery

The Wooden Horse Toys

Tracy Cioffi

Vinay and Sarika Kothiyal

We Olive & Wine Bar

Wenqing Liang and Michelle Zheng

Yogesh and Nimeesha Rane

Yok Ho and Angela Lau

Young Americas Foundation

MATCHING GIFT DONORS

Matching Gifts make a powerful impact on the Quest for Excellence at Valley Christian Schools. Thank you to the VCS supporters who multiplied their generosity last year by requesting employer matching gifts, providing an additional $218,000 in direct support for our students! Your initiative helps make more possible: expanding financial assistance for more students, enhancing academic excellence, and strengthening opportunities for every Warrior.

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Giving PLANNED

The Shechem Oak Society honors alumni, parents, and friends who have included Valley Christian Schools in their estate plans, empowering future generations just as the oak at Shechem symbolized God’s faithfulness throughout biblical history. Your gift ensures our faithful witness to God’s kingdom mission through VCS to all generations.

We invite you to join the Shechem Oak Society. Visit plannedgiving.vcs.net or contact advancement@vcs.net to explore the variety of ways you can make a lasting impact at VCS.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE

MARCH 2026

Enjoy a heartwarming evening designed for dads, grandpas, uncles, or any special male role model to create unforgettable memories with their daughters. It’s a night filled with music, laughter, and joy—the perfect opportunity to dress up, share a delicious meal, and hit the dance floor!

vcs.net/fatherdaughter

WARRIOR CELEBRATION

Honoring the past. Inspiring the future.

APRIL 25, 2026

Join us to honor Dr. Cliff Daugherty’s 40 years of transformative leadership at Valley Christian. This special evening celebrates our legacy while welcoming new leadership and inspiring our future. Your presence helps ensure Christian education remains accessible for generations to come.

vcs.net/warriorcelebration

GOLF

CLASSIC MAY 11, 2026

We’re excited to welcome the entire VCS community for a fun-filled day on the green at our annual Golf Classic! Gather your friends, colleagues, and fellow Warriors for a round of golf, great food, and uplifting fellowship—all while supporting a meaningful cause. vcs.net/golfclassic

Thank you for partnering with us in creating Warriors: Tomorrow’s leaders properly equipped to serve God and family while positively impacting their community and the world. advancement@vcs.net | 408.362.7649 give.vcs.net

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADVANCEMENT TEAM

Christi Stockhaus Director of Community Development & Advancement cstockhaus@vcs.net

408.362.7649

Stephanie Rosas Assistant Director of Annual Giving srosas@vcs.net 408.362.7629

Chris Ivy Office & Special Projects Coordinator civy@vcs.net 408.362.7643

Jaclyn Wong Database and Gifts Manager jwong@vcs.net 408.362.7644

Kelly McPherson Event Coordinator kmcpherson@vcs.net 408.362.2481

Regina Viering Advancement Assistant rviering@vcs.net

This document is intended to acknowledge all who gave in the 2024-25 school year.

If your name has been omitted, misspelled, or improperly listed, please accept our sincere apologies and bring it to the attention of Christi Stockhaus, Director of Community Development & Advancement, cstockhaus@vcs.net

MISSION STATEMENT

Valley Christian Schools’ mission is to provide a nurturing environment o ering quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families, and to positively impact their communities and the world.

VISION STATEMENT

A world where every student pursues their personal Quest for Excellence™

FOUNDING STATEMENT

Valley Christian Schools supports the homes and churches of students in providing an education that is grounded in the Judeo-Christian values of the Bible, as reflected in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Valley Christian Schools is committed to a Quest for Excellence™ in all of its educational programs, and provides a comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum with a rigorous college preparatory program. Firmly founded on Christian values, Valley Christian Schools challenges youth to aspire toward lives of character, service, and influence while pursuing their individual Quests for Excellence