High School Blog

Hello, Cougar Faithful!

This is probably my favorite blog to write all year as I get to share about all the amazing things the Lord has done this year at Cascade Christian High School.  

Spiritual Growth

The Lord is at work on our campus in a mighty and tangible way. This year, the Holy Spirit’s work in the lives of our students has been palpable. I have tons of stories I wish I could share, but I will stick to summarizing all that’s happened. This school year…

• Students accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
• Students were baptized.
• Students encouraged others to take their relationship with Jesus more seriously and more intentionally.
• Students chose to eat lunch together at Jesus club to hear what the Lord is doing in the lives of their classmates.
• Students chose to study God’s word together during lunch.
• Students have been hungry for a deeper relationship with the Lord and are truly seeking Him!

Excellence in Education

It is difficult to quantify the successes that happen each and every day in the classroom. The best part of my job is dropping into classrooms and watching our teachers teach and students learn. Our teachers are passionate about Jesus, their students, and their subject. Our teachers create dynamic learning experiences for our students to engage in. Overall, learning is happening often at a high level daily at CCS. I am proud of our teachers and students for the educational environment that we have on our campus.

Excellence in Athletics

God has blessed our students and coaches this school year with success in athletics. This school year…

• Our boys golf team were state champions! Burke McFarland (Sr), Jacob Janho (Sr), and Zeke Prociw (So) all finished in the top 5 at the state tournament.
• Our girls fastpitch softball team made it to the state tournament and finished in the top 8. This was the first time a Nisqually League team has won a game at state in over a decade.  
• Our girls volleyball team finished in the top 8 at the state tournament.
• Our track and field team had four different athletes place in the top 7 in their event at the state tournament.  
• Our girls basketball team, boys soccer team, five members of the cross country team, and three members of the girls golf team all made it to the state tournament.
• Our boys wrestling team had 7 wrestlers make it to the state tournament. Clayton Qualey (Sr) finished 2nd and Aiden Kucera (Fr) finished 6th.  

Excellence in Performing Arts

God has brought some extremely talented individuals to our school. Our performing arts teachers and students are growing a program that brings honor and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. This school year…

• Our theatre program performed The Sound of Music which featured CCS students from third grade to seniors. It was an amazing show with Joeli Kramer (So) excellently filling the role of Maria.
• Our choir program performed at multiple locations during a choir tour that started in Tacoma and ended on the Oregon coast near Tillamook.
• Our band program continues to grow and thrive under the leadership of Band Director Bryan Botka.

Excellence in Robotics

A few years ago, God’s plan for Jeff Norton was to join the CCS teaching staff. Prior to CCS, Mr. Norton had over 20 years of experience leading HS robotics teams. This year, Jeff partnered with fellow CCS teacher Lana Duckworth to launch our first robotics team. By God’s grace, we experienced tons of success which culminated in unexpectedly qualifying for the regional tournament in Portland, Oregon.

Overall, it has been a fantastic year at Cascade Christian High School. I apologize for forgetting something noteworthy, but there is just too much to fit it all into one blog!

It is truly a blessing to lead in such an amazing place.