Guess who spoke in chapel this morning…

…and did a fabulous job. Not only did we hear about he and wife Melissa's church planting ministry in Austria, but we learned a lot about the culture and history of the country, too! Thanks, Eric (L '93) for sharing with our student body.

Eric was introduced by Coach Smith who told the student body that the Kittitas Kisser Award was named after Eric, who received 14 stitches in his chin at a football game during the early years of football at TBS. Eric closed his message with a wonderful solo. Wish you all could have been here!

A college graduation…

Congratulations will soon be in order for Beau L ('04) who will receive his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an Concentration in Sports Psychology from Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, December 13! Way to go, Beau!

What happened to November?

Seems I missed a whole month along the way!

Although I'm no longer working with the alumni as an official representative of TBS, I still feel connected to many of you and will try to continue to share the news and happenings of the alumni family. Please feel free to send me news and updates to post here.

Those of you who will be in the area on Tuesday, December 30, plan to come to the TBS gym for an alumni basketball night! Basketball games are on the agenda. Both the high school variety and an alumni game. The planning is still in the works, but you can contact me by phone (475-7226 x112) or by blog to pick up a few more details! You can contact Miss Teague in her office (475-7226 x193).

Hope to see you there!

News of note--

After just a few short months away from his alma mater, Jason Lutterloh ('08) returned from Abeline, Texas and his classes at Abilene Christian University to crown his successor at the 2008 Homecoming Game. Jason brought home his girlfriend, Kailey, (did I get that right, Jason?), a classmate at ACU. They came through the halls Friday afternoon for a visit. Kailey is from Texas and this is her first visit to the Northwest. The weather cooperated and she saw our area at its best! Nice to see you, Jason. Glad you are loving college!

It was a fundraiser for the girls' volleyball program and the girls varsity, girls jv, football team, faculty, and alumni were invited to play in a tournament on Saturday night, October 4. After several hard-fought games, the alumni team lost a squeaker to the faculty in the championship game of the night. Playing on on the team was Jenn DiGuilio, '07 (Jenn is newly engaged to Joe Maki ['06]. A May '09 wedding is planned.); Jessica Teibel '07; Liz Brown '07; Max Hall '06; Gil Teobaldo '86; and Michael Hall '07 (back row). It was fun to see them all back on the court. Seems amazing that Mr. Andersen and Mr. Plunket anchored the winning faculty team. They were joined by a couple of younger and much more agile teachers (and the two varsity volleyball coaches!) who helped secure the championship!

A new baby in town!

Congratulations to Elya (M '00) and Ryan('00) B on the birth of a baby girl, Noelani, at 9:55 am, September 5th. She weighed in at 7-lbs 1-oz and is 20 inches long. All are doing fine!

Congratulations are in order!

Today I attended a wedding reception at Northwest Baptist Seminary for Katie and Garrett ('04) L. who were married on July 19 in Wheaton Illinois. I love attending these events and hearing the testimony of how God brought two of His own together in such a special way. Garrett and Katie both graduated from Cedarville University this spring. Now it is on to law school for Garrett and a job in a hospital's pediatric intensive care unit for Katie. They will be living in Virgina Beach, Virginia as Garrett attends school for the next three years. We wish them the Lord's best as they begin life together!

A Summer Wedding

Congratulations to Lindsay (P '00) and Ayobami A. who were married on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in Kilworth Chapel on the University of Puget Sound Campus. It was a great celebration and we wish them God's blessing as they begin their new life together. Lindsay will return this fall to her third grade teaching position at Lighthouse Christian School in Gig Harbor.

It was also fun to see Lindsay's siblings and TBS grads/student Rita ('07), Titus ('07), and Sam ('09) participating! Gotta love dancing down the aisle in celebration at the end of the ceremony. A fun time was enjoyed by all.

Alumni Around the World

Welcome, Silas!

Congratulations to Melissa and Eric ('93) L, who welcomed a son, Silas, into their family on May 16, 2008. Eric and Melissa live in Vienna, Austria, where they work with Team Missions. Read more about their ministry here.

They've arrived!
Myra and Karel ('93) N and their daughters have arrived and are settling into their new home in Nicaragua. Karel will be working as Alongside Ministries Nicaraguan Ministry Director with Youth Unlimited. Pray for them as they adjust to lots of new things in their lives, as well as a new work for the Lord!

News and notes from here and there…

Congratulations to Becca (E '00) and Bryant R who were married last September on a mountain top in Aspen, Colorado. Becca works in real estate there and her husband has a construction company.

Becca's brother, Trevor (E '93), and sister-in-law, Amy (K '92) moved to Aspen with their three girls about a year and a half ago. They have since added a son to the family! Here's a photo of Trevor and Amy with friends at Becca's wedding.



In other news, Richard (S '00) recently wrote to say that he is working for NetJets Aviation, a Bershire Hathaway Company owned and operated by Warren Buffett. He is a corporate pilot, flying all over the world. He recently bought a home in DesMoines, WA and is enjoying living in Washington again. Here are some recent photos he sent:



In other parts of the world, Ben (B '95) is a missionary in Honduras.



He has been working with World Evangelism Unlimited and is in charge of the technical aspects of crusades all over Latin America. He has been to Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia, and now the Dominican Republic. In December 2006, Ben married Jessica G. and they are now missionaries together, traveling and working in crusades and festivals.

You can contact me for contact information on any of the above alumni!

Graduation 2008

On Friday, June 6, in the Douglas E. Bond Gymnasium, 44 seniors happily accepted their diplomas, moved their tassels and celebrated their graduation with hundreds of eager spectators. It was a night with many alumni sons and daughters becoming alumni themselves. Although you can only see 11 of the graduates in the photo above, several of them are alumni kids: the first and third graduate from the left end of the row are Austin and Amber F (twins of Lisa (T '87) and Andy F). Number four in line is Gabrielle T, daughter of Gil ('86) and Gina (B '84) T. Moving down the row, the third grad from the right is Jason L. (son of Christy (S '86) and John ('86) L. Other alumni kids graduating from their parent's Alma Mater included Jacob B, son of Beth (B '83) and Don B; Daniel S, son of Lorrie (O '78) and David S ('78) and Carolyn S, daughter of Janet (L '78) and Mike S ('76).

Former TBHS biology and Bible teacher, Nathan Han, was the evening's keynote speaker.

Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2008!