 We lost a part of Campion Academy history yesterday, November 13, 2022, when Dr. John Wheeler Boyd unexpectedly passed away. He taught music at Campion Academy from 1986-1996. His wife Helen taught music and business ed during that time as well. We were so blessed to have him be a part of our Alumni Weekend 2022 music features. He played in the Reunion Brass Ensemble. His composition, Fairest Lord Jesus, was played during Sabbath School by Dr. Devon Howard, '99. Dr. Boyd was a mentor, teacher, and friend to many. He will be greatly missed. Here is a clip of Devon playing at Alumni Weekend from the live feed - apologies for the video quality.
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Around 700 alumni gathered at Campion Academy this last weekend to reconnect with their classmates and support their alma mater. Kicking off the event on Wednesday, the 26th annual Reeder Golf Classic featured 62 golfers, 20 more than previous years. More than $10,000 was raised towards our counseling and mentoring program. This year’s tournament was in honor of Lance Turner, ‘85-’86, an alum and beloved community member who was known for being exceptionally supportive of his classmates and neighbors. On Friday evening, alumni and current students gathered for a vespers concert presented by Prisma, a local group of musicians. The main event on Sabbath was the church service, featuring Dr. Andrew Harewood, the first Adventist and African American chaplain to reach General rank in the US Army reserve. In addition, Campion Academy’s music ensembles performed for the first time this school year. The weekend also featured the reunion of 5 music directors and host of brass players - performances by the Alumni Reunion Brass Ensemble graced us throughout Sabbath. A choir sing-a-long was also a weekend highlight for everyone who used to sing in the choir. Following the service, some of the honor classes were provided with a meal of lasagna served by the Campion senior class. The honor classes gathered in the halls of the Ad Building after lunch looking at pictures of their class and seeing how much things have changed. Celebrating 70 years since graduation, Betty Ready, Class of 1952, reflected on her feelings when she first came to Campion Academy: “I was just always so excited to come to Campion because it was a bigger school with more people. I was coming from a school of six or seven people.” The students enjoyed being around the alumni and talking about how the school has changed since they were here. “I thought it was really cool getting to meet some of the people that graduated years ago and seeing all of the many faces on campus,” commented Daneil Camas, junior at Campion Academy. Current students got to see some of their friends that graduated recently. Sandra Arlt, Class of 2022 commented, “It’s really cool coming back as an alumni this year because it was fun to see all of my friends, talk to the teachers, and update everyone on my life. I really appreciate being able to come back, seeing friendly faces, and having a family to say hi to.” On Saturday evening, in a new feature this year, the alumni and students came together to perform in a brass ensemble and a choir sing-a-long that featured five former choir directors. The alumni closed off the weekend by playing volleyball and soccer against Campion Academy’s varsity teams. In typical fashion, the alumni defeated the current students in both games. The livestreams of the programs are available on Campion Academy’s Facebook page and Youtube channel. Haley Beckermeyer, Student News Team Additional photos available here. Campion Academy hosted their 26th annual Reeder Golf Classic at TPC Colorado this last month. The Reeder Golf Classic, associated with Campion’s alumni weekend but open to the public, promotes networking among the alumni and community and raises funds for various projects at Campion Academy. Alumni and community friends attended the Reeder Golf Classic from all over the Denver metro area, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Chicago, and parts of Ohio and North Carolina. The tournament included additional contests and featured a pro from Charity Golf International who brought an extra element of fun to the day. “The Reeder Golf Classic was my favorite tournament to play in this season,” shares Loveland local Katie Oakley. “The hole contests were not only a lot of fun but did such a great job of raising awareness to the struggles our youth can face. TPC Colorado is such a beautiful course, and it was so nice to be able to play somewhere that can be difficult to get a tee time at. But hands down my favorite part had to be the fact that we won an actual trophy! We can’t wait to defend our title next year!” This year the proceeds, totaling over $10,000, go to fund Campion’s mentoring and counseling program to ensure that all students have access to the services regardless of their income status. The tournament was hosted in honor of Lance Turner, a Campion alum and local. Though Turner struggled with several challenges through his lifetime, he was known for his big heart and desire to help others. He was involved in many community giving projects. “We had an amazing day at TPC,” says principal Don Reeder, namesake of the tournament for his years of dedication to Campion. “God was present to bless our efforts in building community in our Campion family. The weather was perfect and so was the company. It is always fun to play with my former students. This year we had even more community members join us and made new friends. TPC’s staff were superb. And we were able to honor Lance and support our students. It doesn’t get any better than that.” The Reeder Golf Classic was supported by sponsors Rocky Mountain Conference of Seventh-day Adventists as the lunch sponsor, Centura Health-Avista Adventist Hospital as the apparel sponsor, Campion Church, Golf Charity International, Gebhardt-Davidson Chevrolet as the hole-in-one sponsor, Scheels, Southmarch Veterinarian, and Vivage. The winners of the Reeder Golf Classic were Bill Schliewack, John Hill, Katie Oakley, and Cody Vogel. View photos here.  Campion Academy hosted their 25th annual Reeder Golf Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Course on Friday, September 17. The Reeder Classic, associated with Campion’s alumni weekend, promotes networking among the alumni and community and raises funds for Campion’s student financial aid fund. Alumni and friends attended the Reeder Classic from all over the Denver metro area, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Chicago and North Carolina. “It was a gorgeous day to play golf with family, friends, and alumni,” says principal Don Reeder. “Several of the players were students I’ve worked with over the years at Campion Academy. I was thrilled for their support, and for the new friends who joined us in support of our students and their financial aid needs.” The Reeder Classic was supported by sponsors Centura Health-Avista Adventist Hospital as the dinner sponsor and Campion Church as the gift sponsor. The Reeder Classic is named for Don Reeder, current principal and former men’s dean in Campion’s men’s residence hall for 30 years. The tournament was named for him because of his ability to connect and keep in touch with students long after they’ve graduated. The Reeder Classic was originally started by alumnus Kenny Gregerson, ’71, who then worked together with Reeder, Chris Gaines, and Kevin Binder, ’73, to build the tournament up in the mid 1990s. The winners of the Reeder Golf Classic were Scott Fardulis ’90, Jim Lee ’89, Sam Lee ‘89, and Chuck Geiger ‘90. Over 450 alumni gathered for Campion Academy’s annual homecoming weekend to commemorate with their fellow classmates, a welcome return to pre-COVID tradition. Alumni had a chance to walk through their old hallways and see what’s changed over the years. Arlene Reeder-Russell (Class of 1951) expressed her joy about the school: “I am just thrilled with the change. Everything that they have done has been marvelous.” A change that she was happy to see this year was the new and improved pavement. “I like everything about alumni weekend, and I come almost every year,” Reeder continued. The weekend started off with the Reeder Golf Classic where alumni, staff, and students competed in a friendly golf game. Alumni were able to eat in the cafeteria and opened the Sabbath in the Campion Church for vespers featuring the Voice of Prophecy’s Discovery Mountain actors. Afterwards, the current and former students had some time to gather around the fire pit to sing praise songs and enjoy s’mores. During Sabbath School, a panel of previous staff members shared their experiences from their time at Campion Academy. The honorees for the Hall of Faith were Kathy and Kevin Binder, and Kenneth Gregerson, who were all recognized for their long-term impact on Campion Academy and the Alumni Association. The alumni of the year award was dedicated to H.M.S. Richards. Associate Speaker of the Voice of Prophecy, Jean Boonstra, accepted the award in memory of H.M.S. Richards, and was the main speaker for the church service. The services were also highlighted by performances by the CA Music Department, including: handbells, orchestra, choir, and the select choir, Koinonia. Members of the different honor classes met together in the afternoon to renew their ties of friendship made at Campion. An alumni from the class of 2011, Jessica Montoya said, “It’s been ten years, but it feels like two. So much has happened in our lives, and it’s weird being back.” A recent graduate from class of 2021, former R.A. Nelly Salinas expressed how she felt about being an alumni. She simply said, “weird,” but then added, “It is just exciting. I was excited to come back and see all the staff and some friends who are still here.” She noticed new changes and the reduction of COVID restrictions: “It is nice to see the fountain, and that the picnic tables are back. It is nice knowing that the current students can have a better year.” The event was topped off with an evening of friendly, yet highly competitive, volleyball and soccer games, in which the alumni faced off against the students. In both matches, the alumni came out on top. More photos available here. Feel free to download and share. Article by Love Pickle and student news team Photos by Jill Harlow, Elizabeth Jureckova  Q What are you up to these days? A I am a songwriter and music producer. Currently I am finishing some online education for music production and song mixing. I am also releasing my original songs to all streaming platforms as they become available. The first song I released in this set is titled Dreams and it was released on Nov. 15, 2020. The next song I will be releasing is On My Way and it will be available by mid March. Q What is your favorite memory or thing about Campion? A This is a tough one; I have so many good memories there at Campion. I think one of my top memories though would have to be traveling with, practicing, and being on the basketball team. I loved the camaraderie between all of us guys. Being apart of the team where we were all working to better each other is an experience I really enjoyed. I also really looked up to my coaches, Tim Hufman and Troy Beans. Lastly, I fondly remember leading the team chant in the locker room, pre-game, to help hype us up senior year. Q How did your time at Campion impact your future? A This would be another fond memory of mine from Campion. During my senior year Mrs. Melia Williams taught a small group of us an AP Music Theory class. It was my time spent in that class and in weekly piano lessons throughout my years at Campion with Mrs. Williams which continued to foster my passion for music within my heart. Taking the AP Music Theory class my senior year gave me the courage to enroll as a music minor my freshman year at SAU, which soon led to me switching my major to music the following year. Q What kind of post-secondary education or training or certification did you get? Any suggestions for current Campion students who are looking at possible career paths? A After my time at CA I attended Southern Adventist University where I graduated with my B.S. in Music, emphasizing in Piano Performance. My goal at the time was to become a touring musical artist and I figured the best way was to gain a deeper understanding of the roots and history of music. My education at SAU was very helpful indeed. The education I received wasn’t helpful so much in the field of songwriting or music production but it was a time of great influence in my life. My weekly classes with my piano professor at SAU were deeply impactful and I am very thankful for my time under his tutelage and guidance.  Kaleb at the Camp House song writing competition. My top bit of advice for students looking to the future and to make plans is Matthew 6:33. After that I would say follow what God has placed in your heart with complete focus. Do not let yourself be distracted from your God given dream. As for a college education I would generally recommend it. I know for me personally I grew a lot during my college years and I am thankful to have done that in a safe environment like SAU rather than out in the workforce. That being said, college isn’t for everyone. Finally, I want to leave you with this: a college education does not guarantee you the job you are looking for.
A degree will merely take you one step closer: Hard work, determination, and God’s grace are the only things that can make your dreams a reality.  The City of Loveland honors Campion Academy alum Larry Howard, Class of 72, for his years of service. Click the link below to read the lovely writeup in the Loveland Reporter Herald.
 Paulenne “Polly” Strickland Stenberg, class of 1924, is the author of the words to the Campion Academy school song, Dear Old Campion. Paulenne was the youngest of four. Polly Strickland married Clarence Stenberg in Eaton, Colorado. Clarence was 23 and Polly was 21 years old. Clarence and Polly lived most of their lives in Colorado and worked at Campion in the 1940s. Their daughter Idabel remembers working at the Campion library for 37 cents an hour. Paulenne’s oldest sister was Maude Strickland, Class of 1911 – the first graduating class of Campion Academy. Maude is the great, great aunt of current student Danny Werner, Class of 2024. Maude married into the Williams family, who came to Colorado by covered wagon and mule team to attend Campion Academy in the early 1900s. Special thanks to Danny’s mom, Jenny Williams Werner, for helping our Alumni Office track down some of this information. Jenny, and her husband Dan Werner, graduated from Campion in 1982. Clearly, Danny, our current student, comes from a rich history of Campion alumni – at least 5 generations and on both sides of the family. 
Campion Academy hosted their 24th annual Reeder Golf Classic at TPC Colorado on Wednesday, September 16. The Reeder Classic, associated with Campion’s alumni weekend, promotes networking among the alumni and community and raises funds for Campion’s student financial aid fund. Alumni and friends attended the Reeder Classic from all over the Denver metro area, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Chicago and North Carolina. “It was a gorgeous day to play golf with family, friends, and alumni,” says principal Don Reeder. “Several of the players were students I’ve worked with over the years at Campion Academy. I was thrilled for their support, and for the new friends who joined us in support of our students and their financial aid needs.” The Reeder Classic was supported by sponsors Centura Health-Avista Adventist Hospital as the lunch sponsor and Campion Church as the shirt sponsor. Dr. Robert Stacey was a hole sponsor. Campion alumnus Scott Fardulis, ’90, lent his expertise and connections as a founding member of TPC Colorado to aid in the planning of the tournament. The Reeder Classic is named for Don Reeder, current principal and former men’s dean in Campion’s men’s residence hall for 30 years. The tournament was named for him because of his ability to connect and keep in touch with students long after they’ve graduated. The Reeder Classic was originally started by alumnus Kenny Gregerson, ’71, who then worked together with Reeder, Chris Gaines, and Kevin Binder, ’73, to build the tournament up in the mid 1990s. The winners of the Reeder Golf Classic were Ross McLean, Matt Tomeny, ’14, Bobby Jarvis, and Angelo Giron. “It was a great experience,” says Tomeny, who works for Personal Capital-Empower. “It’s a beautiful course. It’s technically challenging. We just had a really fun day and were able to support my alma mater.” Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the tournament was limited to 32 players. Mask policies and social distancing outside their teams was practiced during the tournament. |
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