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Unity Christian High School
Homecoming 2015
Friday, February 6
Yesterday, Today, Forever
The theme is based on Hebrews 13:7-8 and special attention to verse 8. “Remember your
leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”. This year happens
to be the 50th year of Unity’s existence. The student council felt it would be good to look back
and remember what has been done in the past, what is being done today, and what the future
holds. Through out this 50-year journey, God's promises are always there. Jesus Christ does
not change, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
To illustrate, students will be decorating the ramp wall in the Courtyard. Each class will be
assigned a past decade in the life of Unity. The seniors will look back at the 60’s, the juniors will
look back at the 70’s, the sophomores will look back at the 80’s, and the freshmen will look back
at the 90’s.
Schedule of Events
Moderators: Mr. Trevor Mouw and Mr. Nathaniel Johnston
1:00 p.m. – Homecoming Chapel
1:40 p.m. – Royalty presented to student body and guests – Voting for Knight and Lady
3:45 p.m. – JV girls basketball, followed by JV boys/varsity girls /boys games vs. Remsen Union
*Homecoming Court presented between the games (approximately 7:15)
*Co-ed Drill Team performs during half-time of the girls’ game,
*Drill Team “light routine” performs during half-time of the boys’ game.
UCHS welcomes Sarah Graham to Homecoming 2015
I am very excited to be speaking at this year's Homecoming chapel. I graduated
from Unity in 2005. I received my degree in Political Science from Northwestern College
in 2009, and I graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2012. I live in
Omaha with my husband Tyler. Since 2013, I have been working for the Douglas County Attorney's Office as a Deputy County Attorney in the Juvenile Division. In my spare
time, I love to run, decorate my house, and eat M&Ms.
Unity holds a very high place in my heart, because it was where I learned how to
use my God-given gifts, where I began to discern God's will for my life, and where I met
friends that I still keep in contact with today. I have great memories of participating in
choir, orchestra, musicals, and going to basketball games on Friday nights. I always
looked forward to Homecoming week and I am honored to be part of the festivities this
year.
We are excited to welcome all alumni and friends to a Hospitality Room in
the school library as part of Homecoming activities again this year. The room will
be open from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Come and visit with former classmates and friends
and enjoy some light refreshments. Tours of the facility will be available upon request.
Make plans to come and share the evening with us. We always enjoy having our alumni and friends "coming home" for this special occasion.
Class of 2015
Kassidy De Jong
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reminder that God will never leave me.
has given me encouragement for the future.
Through any trials that may come along,
I hope that I can take with me what I have
He will strengthen me and be my guide.
learned here at Unity and use it to further
God’s kingdom.
A verse that has been important to me
in my faith walk is Isaiah 41:10 - So do not
fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,
for I am your God. I will strengthen you and
help you; I will uphold you with my righteous
right hand. This verse is a great reminder
that God will never leave me. Through any
trials that may come along, He will strengthen me and be my guide.
Lord willing, I plan to attend Dordt next
year, but my major is still undecided. Right
now I am considering a major in communications, business, or possibly education. It
is my goal to get a Spanish minor so that
I can reach out to those in my community who speak Spanish. I am not sure what
God has in store for my life, but I am excited
to see where He leads me in the future. I
pray that as I move into a new chapter in my
life, that I can be a light to those I come in
contact with and that God may be glorified.
Michael Albert
I am the son
of Dan and
Julie Albert of
LeMars.
My
father is self
employed, and
spends many
hours working
on our family farm. My
mother is a self
employed hairdresser. I have two older brothers. My oldest brother, Joe, attends graduate school
at South Dakota State University, and has
already attained his bachelor degree in athletic training. My brother, Matt, is currently
a junior at Dordt College. He plays football,
and is working to get his degree in Business/Finance. My family attends St. John’s
Lutheran Church in LeMars.
While in Unity I have participated in
band, basketball, football and soccer. I have
played football and soccer all four years of
high school, and I have also been in band
all four years. I play as a percussionist in
the band, and play for orchestra occasionally. Outside of school I enjoy my job
at Bomgaars and helping out on the farm.
I like to stay active by playing intramural
sports and attending Unity sporting events.
Spending time with friends and family is important to me.
By growing up in a Christian home and
attending a Christian grade school and high
school I have acquired many things that
have molded me into a strong Christian. My
parents, who are role models to me, have
been committed to sending me to Christian school. I thank them for this because
I believe that my education in the Christian
school has helped me learn more about
God and His plan for my life. I know my faith
would not be as strong had I not had this
opportunity. I have had numerous coaches
and other role models come from my Christian education, and for that I am thankful. I
would not have met the friends I have today
without me attending Orange City Christian
and Unity Christian. My friends are always
there to keep me accountable for my actions and they have helped me in my walk
with Christ.
My favorite Bible verse comes from Philippians 3:14. It says: “I press on toward
the goal to win the prize for which God has
called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
This verse has always stood out to me because it reminds me that I always have to
be pressing on to be more and more like
Christ. Any activity I come across, I have to
do my best at it. I believe that is how my
faith life should be as well. I need to remember that God’s gift of salvation is the prize,
and I must try my hardest to live a life that is
pleasing to God.
I will go on a National Lutheran Youth
Gathering in Detroit this summer. I’m sure
that will have a great spiritual impact on my
life. This fall I will attend South Dakota State
University in Brookings, South Dakota. I
plan on majoring in Architecture. I hope that
God’s glory can be shown through me as I
move forward in my life.
Klay Byker
I am the son
of Mike and
Maria
Byker,
and we live in
Orange
City. My dad works
as the Sports
Information Director at Dordt
College,
and
my mom is the
secretary at 1st
Christian Reformed Church in Orange City. I have two
siblings. My brother, Sam, is a freshman
at Unity Christian. My sister, Emma, is a
5th grader at OCCS. My family attends 1st
Christian Reformed Church in Orange City.
While at Unity, I’ve participated in cross
country, basketball, track & field, soccer,
orchestra, Concert Choir, Knightsounds,
and am in my second year as a living group
leader. My brother and I mow several
lawns around Orange City, and I also work
part-time at Don’s Food Center. Outside of
school I enjoy watching and playing basketball games, running, and playing cello and
piano.
I have been blessed to have grown up in
the Christian Reformed Church, and being
privileged with Christian Education. I have
been challenged through the classes that
Unity offers and through catechism class at
our church. I’m thankful that God put so
many people in my life to help me grow in
my faith with Him.
Philippians 3:14 is a Bible verse that has
been a favorite of mine for as long as I can
remember, “I can do all this through Him
who gives me strength.” Whether in competition or struggling through a homework
assignment, this is a passage I can go back
to because through God all things are possible. We cannot do it on our own, because
without God, we are nothing.
Next year I plan on attending Dordt College and majoring in Education. I’m excited
to see what God has in store for my future
as a student, and as a member of His kingdom.
Andrew Kaemingk
I was born
and raised in
Sioux Center
by my parents
Karl and Shirley Kaemingk,
both teachers
at Unity Christian. My mom
teaches math,
and my dad is
the computer
teacher. I have
three sisters, my oldest, Sarah, with her
husband Zach, lives in Sioux Center, my
sister Heather attends Dordt College, and
my sister Nicole attends Unity with her super cool and awesome older brother, me! As a child, I attended Sioux Center Christian School.
As a student, I have participated in basketball, cross country, golf, the Cast, both
musicals, and a play. I have also participated in JETS, Knightsounds, quizbowl and
I am currently a Living Group leader. Outside of school, I am actively involved in my
Youth Group as a student leader, and I have
gone on 3 mission trips. I also like to be with
friends, getting out to golf, and just relaxing.
After high school, I plan to attend Dordt
College where I will major in Mechanical
Engineering, Business Administration, or
Special Education. No matter which direction I take, I’m excited for the future and the
challenges I will face. Some of the challenges will be tough, but I know I’ll have my family, friends, and my Lord backing me up.
Christian Education has had a huge impact on my life. I love being able to speak
out about my faith, and having the ability
for teachers to share what they know to me
about their faith lives as well. Being able to
have Christ a the center of my education is
a huge blessing.
My favorite bible verse is Isaiah 40:8 “The grass withers, and the flowers fade,
but the word of our Lord shall stand forever.”
Homecoming 2015 Class Representatives
Class of 2016 Attendants
Chanda Zomermaand, daughter of
Jerry & Gretchen Zomermaand of Sioux Center
Paxton De Haan, son of
Craig & Sandi De Haan of Orange City
Class of 2018 Attendants
Claire Kredit, daughter of
Roger & Niki Kredit of Sioux Center
Sam Byker, son of
Mike & Maria Byker of Orange City
Class of 2017 Attendants
Lauren Baas, daughter of
Homecoming
Knight 2005
John
& Beth Baas ofLady
Sioux&
Center
Melissa Hulstein
Kade Krosschell,
son of
Perry & Kimber
Krosschell
of Orange City
Benjamin Dirksen
Homecoming Lady & Knight 2005
Melissa Hulstein
Benjamin Dirksen