September 15, 2022

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HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSING

Doing college visits as a dad with my three kiddos, I was often amazed at the number of clubs some of the colleges and universities had. University of Virginia, at the time, was exceptional. Even more, I was particularly impressed with clubs that were student-initiated and student-led around interests, and even passions.

At VCHS, we follow the same practice. Some clubs from a few years ago have been mothballed – Unicycle and Global Issues Network, but others have stood the test of time. I’m happy to say that we launched five new clubs this year – Friday Grill, Hispanic Leadership & Culture, Hype Squad, Table Tennis, and Youth Volunteer Corp. It’s never too late to start a new club. There are only two simple requirements for students – 1) find an adult club advisor, and 2) receive approval from Ms. Larson.

Clubs are NOT extra-curricular but rather co-curricular (complementing our school’s fundamental curriculum). Clubs are a great place for students to stretch and grow as we provide opportunities for them to live out our mission – to find purpose, to serve, and to lead. If you’re reading this as a current VCHS parent, encourage your student to plug in to one of our existing clubs or consider starting a new one.

1. Articulation Art & Literary

Magazine

2. B.I.O.N.I.C. (Believe it or not I

care)

3. CyberPatriot

4. Friday Grill

5. Hispanic Leadership & Culture

6. HOSA – Future Health

Professionals

7. Hype Squad

8. International Travel

9. Lunch Bunch Girls Group

10. National Honor Society

11. Photography

12. River Watch

13. Robotics

14. Steadman Philippon Research

Institute-EPOC

15. STUCO

16. Student Ambassadors

17. Table Tennis

18. Vinyl Record

19. Youth Volunteer Corp

Steve O'Neil

Head of School

SPORTS

CONGRATS TO JULIET STUDNESS '24

FOR HER SUCCESS IN TRAPSHOOTING

Juliet took the 1st Place Junior Overall High Award at the Colorado State Trapshooting Championships, as well as 1st Place Overall in D Class at Southwest Regionals this summer.

Trapshooting involves split-second timing, accuracy and skill. Competitors repeatedly aim and fire a shotgun to break a 4-inch clay disc moving at a speed of 42mph. The High Overall Award is given to the athlete that breaks the most targets in 3 categories over the duration of the tournament.

Good luck to Juliet as she makes a run for the All American Team with the first tournament in Nevada October 26th.

Softball

Although Monday's game against Eagle Valley High School did not turn up a win for Battle Mountain's inaugural softball team, it was full of success! As reported in interviews of a few VCHS players, the team is learning the game, executing great plays and looking forward to "blossom the program". Good luck to our Lady Saints and the BMHS team as they take on Meeker on Friday!

Click here to read the Vail Daily article.

HATS OFF TO LEO YANG '23 FOR HIS

COMPETITIVE TENNIS RESULTS

Leo's been crushing it in Tennis this season!

Here are his recent scores:

2 Singles vs Smoky Hill High School- 6-1, 6-1

2 Singles vs Golden High School 6-1, 6-1

3 Singles vs Dawson High School- 8-3

3 Singles vs Ralston Valley High School- 8-1

CONGRATS TO SAINTS TENNIS FOR A

HUGE WIN OVER ASPEN

Blake Kirkham' 26, Cole Kirkham '23 and Hans Whittenberg '26 played key roles in bringing their team to victory in a very exciting tie-breaker game on Tuesday. GO SAINTS!

Volleyball

Lady Saints advance to 6-0 with a win over Addenbrooke Classical Academy on Tuesday. With the VCHS mascot and football team there to cheer them on, Saints won with a clean sweep 25-12, 26-24, 25-22.

Click here for the Vail Daily article.

BRAVOS

Introducing our SAINT Bernard | VCHS Mascot

A big shout out to the Class of 2022 for their class gift - our Mascot!

SARAH HOCHTL TAKES 3RD PLACE IN CIRQUE SERIES RACE

VCHS Science teacher, Sarah Hochtl placed third in the Female Expert Division of this 8.8 mile, 2,411 vertical feet race at Arapahoe Basin last Saturday. This was the 6th race in the series with over 170 women from Colorado and the nation competing. The course took runners over Little Lewanee Peak and along ridges of the A-Basin Ski Resort area. The Cirque Series is the premiere mountain running series taking place at world class ski resorts around the globe. Great job Mrs. Hochtl!

Click here to see the results

ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENT LIFE

PARENT ASSOCIATION

The VCHS Parent Association earns money through the City Market Community Rewards program. Once you link your City Market Value Card to "Vail Christian High School Booster Club" and use it when you shop at any City Market, we'll start making money. The PA has been awarded as much as $3,000/year through this program so please take a moment a link us to your existing card or sign up for a new one.

Click here to become a member today!

ALUMNI IN ACTION

VCHS CLASS OF 2022 College Athletes

Look at our '22 Athletes Now!

Peter Mills

Football

Concordia College Moorhead

Gracie Allen

Volleyball

Hope College

COUNSELOR'S NEWS

REMINDERS

Voting is open for your Class Verse! Click here to vote.

Deadline to vote is today, September 15th.

Click here to order School Pictures

NEW THIS YEAR FOR HOT LUNCH:

ORDER DEADLINE IS 8PM the Night Before

No Walk Up Orders or Day Of Orders Available

Click here for all the details and instructions on how to order.

FACTS Announces New Family App

Download it today to have access to student information through your phone

Plan to meet at the campus flagpole before school | More details to come

Click here for more information about the National Day of Student Prayer

ADMISSIONS

Please share with your friends, co-workers and neighbors

We are offering a variety of opportunities for prospective students to visit our campus and hear more about our special school. If you have an 8th grade student, or know of one who may like to participate, please take a look at this calendar of events and sign up now. RSVPs are required.

For more information, to RSVP, or to schedule a private tour, please reach out to Kristy Maslan, Director of Admissions. 970-766-4125 or kmaslan@vchsweb.org