Saints News arrives in email inboxes on Thursdays – even today, Maundy Thursday. This is a day in which Christians around the world remember Jesus at the Last Supper, particularly his washing the disciples dirty feet. Maundy Thursday is followed by Good Friday – Jesus, both Son of God and Son of Man willingly dies on a cross for all humanity.

And then Good Friday is followed by Easter Saturday, the day in which Jesus lies dead in a tomb. And that is followed by what I believe is the most important day of the Christian calendar – Easter Sunday. Jesus does what he said he would do – he overcomes death returning to life – not for himself but for us. 

I think it’s difficult to really appreciate Good Friday – the cross – if you don’t believe in Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. If that’s you, try reading The Case for Easter.

But let me return briefly to the cross. At Vail Christian High School, you’ll see two large, Douglas Fir crosses hanging above the main entry to the West Building. Our Saints’ athletes have the cross on their jerseys. These are reminders of our school’s commitment to faith – faith in what Jesus did and his love for us today. 

This past week as I’ve walked from the East Building to the West Building, I’ve spent time looking up at one of those Douglas Fir wooden crosses. Sometimes I visualize Jesus on that cross – his death; and other times I see it as it is – empty, reminding me of Jesus’ resurrection. And as I do that, two words keep coming to my mind with the word cross in them – crossroad and crossover.

When you and I are at a crossroad, do we look to the cross of Jesus and what it can mean as we make important decisions, some of which may have life altering outcomes? Or when you and I want to crossover from the way things have been to something far more life giving, do we look to the cross of Jesus. This Easter season, take some time to consider the cross – sometimes you’ll see Jesus on it, and other times you’ll see it empty – just the cross. Death and resurrection for you and me – to crossover to life – here on planet earth and for eternity. 

Happy Easter!

Steve O'Neil

Head of School

BRAVOS

Congratulations to our VCHS Project Funway Contestants:

• Mrs. Cofelice | VCHS Art Teacher | Pictured above left
• Charlotte Halk '23 | 1st Place in Age Group | Pictured above middle
• Regina Frank '26 | Pictured above right

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FACULTY SNAPSHOT

SPORTS

Vail Christian High School is excited to announce that Britney Branson will be joining our VCHS Community as the Girls Volleyball Head Coach for the Lady Saints.  This local legend is excited to give back to the youth of our community by having volleyball be the best possible experience for the girls she coaches.  Coach Branson brings with her over 14 years of coaching experience at the club, high school, and collegiate levels.  As a player, volleyball opened doors to play collegiately and professionally.  

Coach Branson wants to share her passion for volleyball and understands coaching is so much more than what happens on the court.  As a mentor to high school students she said, “my priority is to teach loyalty, discipline, motivation, self-respect, and time management.  With these skills my goal is to build character, confidence, success in the classroom, and skills to advocate for themselves on and off the court.”       

We will be scheduling a time for current players to get to meet Coach Branson in person.  More information to come.   

Go Saints!   

Tennis

Lady Saints tennis team had an awesome win Friday Night against Steamboat 5-2. They are off to an impressive start of the season at 6-0. Congratulations!



• Jessie Allen won her match 6-1, 6-2
• Juliet Studness won at doubles 6-3, 6-3
• Aria Webster & Kamryn Mitchell won 7-5, 6-0
• Patrica Zhang won her doubles match 8-2

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Boys Volleyball

Saints start second season of Boys Volleyball

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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STUDENT LIFE

Order a Prom Mask or Boutonnières by Monday April 24th!

• Place an order by making a donation online by clicking this link or scanning the QR code above
• It will take you to TVC's Giving link where you can scroll through the list to make a donation to "Josiah Venture Youth 2200"
• Please email your receipt of donation along with what colors you would like included in a Mask or a Boutonnières to TGreshko@vchsweb.org
• If you prefer you can bring her cash in an envelope with your name, order and colors at school.

REMINDERS

PARENT ASSOCIATION





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SERVICE MATTERS

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