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Senior learn to trust each other and God

9/3/2019

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At the end of August, the senior class of 2020 left for a highly anticipated four-day trip to Glacier View Ranch in the mountains. Senior Survival has been a tradition at Campion for many years, and a key moment for bonding. The theme for the weekend was trusting in others, yourself, and God. The journey up the mountain was challenging because the bus only took us so far, and then we had to take our packs for the week and hike the remainder of the distance. Once we made it to the campsite, our next challenge was making a shelter. We were provided two tarps for rain protection, stakes, and twine. Many chose to sleep in hammocks but some were brave enough to sleep on the ground. 

Each day consisted of many challenging team-bonding activities. Our class was split into three groups which separated typical friend groups. The activities were challenging mentally and physically. They required us to put trust in our teammates. Each night after the activities were completed, a campfire was built and everyone gathered around. A short worship was given by our chaplain Mrs. Eickmann, and then the time was given over to the class for discussion. Some nights we would go around and tell funny stories, or we would share our greatest struggle. Even people who were typically quiet opened up. We repeated the saying, “What is said on the mountain, stays on the mountain.” Grant, a four year senior, shares, “Everyone was open and honest. We had such a good time telling stories, laughing and crying together, and getting closer to each other and to God. It’s definitely something I’ll never forget.” 

For some students, there was one activity that was dreaded. The trust fall is a group activity where one person climbs onto a rock, while the rest of the group stands in a line ready to catch him or her. Mrs. Eickmann sat at the top and prepared the person who would be falling. She encouraged us to let go of one of our fears and give it to God. For some it was easy to let go and fall, but for others it wasn’t so easy. Ashley Halvorson, a four-year senior, shared, “My favorite part of the trust fall was seeing the trust being built in our class. When it was my group’s turn, there was one person who was scared to fall and everyone began encouraging her. It was silence and then all of the people started yelling things such as, ‘we believe in you,’ ‘we will catch you’ and then she fell. It was inspiring to see the positive impact our class can make on people when we work together.” The entire class participated in doing the trust fall, thanks to the encouragement of the groups.

Senior Survival was such an amazing opportunity to get away from the stresses of school and even personal stresses. Leaving everything behind and focusing on bonding with our class is what made the time so special. Getting to hear from everyone and their stories is something the senior class will never forget. The bonds formed in the mountains will continue to strengthen as the senior class continues their last year of high school. Graduation may be harder because of the new friends made, but I am sure none of the class would change that.

Megan Michalenko, Senior, Student Editor
Photos by Dean Helm, Caleb Wehling, and Kayla Gonzalez

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Senior Recognition Weekend

1/31/2017

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Vespers

Senior Recognition weekend started off with one the seniors’ favorite events. For Friday night vespers the Campion staff talk about each individual senior. The teachers tell the parents and students how the senior has made an impact on this campus and how he or she has impacted the teachers.

Senior Edlyn Hernandez said, "The teacher that spoke about me gave a genuine message. I felt very appreciated, because I have never experienced anything like this before." Edlyn described how at public schools the teachers don't really talk about the students. Edlyn felt loved by the teacher that spoke about her.

From their freshmen year, students anticipate this evening. Senior Chelsea Ticonuwu remembered, "It felt surreal because in last years I watched other senior classes get recognized, but this was my year to get recognized. At the same time, it felt different being the one talked about." Chelsea described that it was scary because she didn't know what the staff member was going to say about her.

Senior Venessa Simamora also said, "I was very excited because I didn't know who was going to talk about me. I was also excited because I was the senior being recognized this year." Venessa told about how it was exciting because that night was all about her class.
Parents also enjoyed the special program recognizing the seniors. Parent Genoveva Sáenz stated, "It was very special to me that the staff would take time out of their day to say something about the students. I know that the students can get a bit overwhelming, but the teachers still love the kids. Thank you teachers for all you do."

Thank you to all the parents who were able to come out and support their students. This weekend is one that the seniors will not forget.

Jose Castro is a senior at Campion Academy
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Rebekah Cunningham stands for her recognition by Chaplain Rob Carlson.
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Joe Martin baptizes April Loredo and Pricila Garcia at Campion church during Senior Recognition Weekend.
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photo: Cheyenne Martinez
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Talent Show


​Talent show is one of the biggest highlights at Campion every year. Students’ families travel from all over to come eat yummy treats and laugh until their stomachs hurt. Campion sure pulled it off again this year!  Raelynn Kelly, a proud 4-year senior gives her input: “The baked goods are always my favorite part about talent show, but the entertainment was amazing tonight.”  Austin Rotinsulu and Jordi Obregon won first place for their performance of “This Town” by Niall Horan. Each senior spent countless hours preparing by setting up the gym, organizing the bake sale and concessions, and setting up props for performers.
      The night was a whirlwind of singing, dancing, and seniors getting sold. Yes, sold. Another Campion tradition is to auction off seniors (in an effort to raise money for their class trip) to do various chores for their buyers. In total, the class profited at least $5,000. 

​Rebekah Cunningham
is a senior at Campion Academy
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photo: Cheyenne Martinez
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Campion Students Befriend Elderly through ASSIST Program

6/23/2016

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Chris Johnson, a recent graduate of Campion Academy, found himself working in a place he’d never expected—a nursing home. Granted, the Green House Homes at Mirasol, in Loveland, Colorado, aren’t your typical nursing home, but Chris had no experience and wasn’t even sure what the job entailed when he agreed to give ASSIST a try.
 
ASSIST is a grant-funded program managed by Southern Adventist University that pairs students with senior citizens to build relationships and offer assistance. Campion has participated in the program since 2008.
 
Chris spent two hours a day, five days a week with the residents, talking with them, going for walks, watching TV, or reading to them from the newspaper. “It became a natural friendship over time; it wasn’t like I was working,” he adds. “Some of the elders were really sad to see me go. One of them said, ‘You’re like a grandson to me.’”
 
“My last job [at Campion] wasn’t working out, and this was the last job available for me,” says Chris. “If you came to me before I had the nursing home job, I would tell you I didn’t want it. But once I got there, it was way more enjoyable than I thought.”
 
During the 2015-2016 school year, Campion was one of 151 schools qualifying to receive the ASSIST grant. “Over 1,900 families committed to Seventh-day Adventist Christian education will be impacted by as much as $2.4 million in tuition assistance… And, through a practiced attitude of service on the part of the students, as many as 2,700 senior citizens are served currently through this grant,” Southern’s website reports.
 
Working for ASSIST has provided an average of 10-11 Campion students with meaningful jobs each year, and in turn, the ASSIST grant provides 80% of student wages. Campion fundraises the remaining amount.
 
Student Labor Coordinator Toni Odenthal explains that student jobs like ASSIST “allow Campion students to work off part of their school bill and also teach them the skills needed to be good workers and thrive in the workplace.”
 
“I grew socially by doing this,” Chris adds. “I kept a relationship with a house full of people, which is something I don’t usually do. I’m usually not a talker, but over there I learned to enjoy it. If I ever do any volunteering, I’d look to help with elderly again.”
 
Jenny Sigler teaches English at Campion Academy

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A Good Work Ethic Pays Off

6/6/2016

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Picturephoto: Brittany McLachlan
 “If I was ever being lazy my dad and brother would get after me until I did my job correctly the first time,” says Kyle Rushold, recent graduate of Campion Academy and the school’s first student to get his own parking spot.
 
The work ethic instilled by his family paid off when he started working for the maintenance department at Campion after his sophomore year. When Kyle started his senior year, Plant Services Director Glenn O’Halloran hired Kyle to be the student assistant for Plant Services, a position that requires him to supervise up to six students on the morning work crew.
 
“When you work, you are rewarded by success—usually with money,” explains Glenn O’Halloran. Kyle did get paid a slightly higher wage, but the parking spot was part perk, part necessity since Kyle’s position would often make him late for class or chapel.
 
Kyle claims he doesn’t know why he got his own parking spot, remaining humble about his responsibility. “I guess Mr. O’Halloran and Principal Reeder had the confidence in me for this position, which doesn't really qualify me but gave me the confidence I needed for it.”
 
Paired with strong academics and spiritual emphasis is Campion Academy’s student employment program.
A long-time tradition of boarding academies, student employment fits in with Ellen White’s counsel to teach students a work ethic and practical knowledge along with theoretical. About 95% of Campion students work for the school or off-campus at Voice of Prophecy, HMS elementary school, a greenhouse, vet clinic, assisted living nursing home, paleo snack kitchen, or as literature evangelists, to name a few.
 
O’Halloran hopes his student workers graduate with the skills necessary to walk on to their college campus and get a job with plant services. At least three students in the last two years have gotten such jobs at Union College. “They’re not only becoming great students at Campion Academy, but great workers, too,” says O’Halloran.
 
“I am learning so much while working at Campion,” says Kyle, “from learning how to use new equipment to even learning how to drive a bus. The most important, though, is how to deal correctly with everyday problems and people. It is also teaching me a lot more of how the real world works.”

Jenny Sigler teaches English at Campion Academy

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Halfway through Wildfire, Students Still Pumped for Revival

5/11/2016

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“[My main concern was] being able to present the message God gave me in a way that was understandable and made sense,” Campion Academy senior Samuel Middlebrooks commented. Speaking in front a group of people can be terrifying at times. Tuesday evening, Sam went under the stage-lights and delivered a message about the Sabbath. He described the days of the week and how each had a partner, except Saturday. 

Sam proceeded to prompt attendees about why the Sabbath was of importance. Cheyenne Martinez, a junior, reflected on Sam’s idea about how the Sabbath is a sign of redemption or deliverance. “One thing that stood out was the verse Mark 2:27, ‘And He said unto them, the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.’ We never think of it like that,” she said.

The Sabbath is a great reminder of how “We should trust that everything is in God’s hands,” Sam stated.

Even with the weather against us, rain didn’t stop Sam from delivering the good news. As it began to drizzle, Sam prayed for the Holy Spirit to consume the tent and that at least one person would gain insight of God’s love. Join us tonight, May 11 at 7:00 pm, as Campion junior Rolando Herrera asks and answers, “Is God on my side?”

Kimberly Supit is a senior at Campion Academy
photos: Bryan Oei

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Seniors Acknowledged for Choice to Join Marine Corps

5/10/2016

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Seniors Damian Johansen and Brian Nelson were acknowledged on National Day of Prayer, May 5, for their choice to join the Marine Corps. Retired Army Chaplain (Colonel) Dick Stenbakken interviewed the young men during services held at Mountain View High School in Loveland. Prayers were offered for all those in the military, as well as other groups represented at the gathering.

"I just want to serve my country. That's what I've always wanted to do," said Damian. Brian explained, "My grandfather told me stories of his fun travels and memories, and he talked about how the Marine Corps was the best. So, I wanted to join the Marine Corps because they're the best. And, when I get older, I want to tell my grandkids the stories of my travels."
 
Both are beginning basic training at Camp Pendleton in San Diego on August 1.

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Senior Class Trip of a Lifetime

5/3/2016

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Destaney Bohlender captured this beautiful sunrise from the hill behind Camp Waianae."
During April home leave, the senior class of 2016 experienced the island of Oahu, Hawaii.  The group enjoyed many activities including snorkeling, hiking, and learning about Hawaiian culture.  They stayed in cabins at Camp Waianae, the Seventh-day Adventist summer camp on the island.  “Having the Hawaii Adventist summer camp as our “home base” not only made the trip possible, but it was a beautiful setting where we could relax and get away from the busyness of all of the other tourists on the island,” explained class sponsor Dean Helm.  Breakfast was made at camp, followed by a worship thought given by a different senior each day.
 
 A class favorite was the day spent at Pearl Harbor, visiting the USS Arizona Memorial and the Bowfin submarine. Senior Wesley Carle says, “It was cool being able to see the memories of what happened and memorials of the people lost.”  Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial was a solemn experience as the seniors observed the sunken ship and read the names of those who lost their lives that horrible day in our country’s history.  The seniors were also privileged to be able to explore the Bowfin submarine and imagine what life would be like living in those cramped quarters for months at a time.  
 
Another favorite activity was snorkeling in Turtle Canyon, and just as the name implies, the class was able to swim with sea turtles along with lots of fish.  After they finished snorkeling, the guide took the group on a boat ride farther out from shore to experience the ocean in a different way.
 
But more than the fact that Hawaii was full of fun activities and beautiful landscapes for the class to enjoy, they loved being together and making even more memories to keep even though they will soon be separated.  As stated by class President, Gabrielle Williams, “Hawaii was a really great way to end our high school experience, surrounded by people we spent it with and love.”  While the seniors still have a few weeks until graduation, they continue to make memories with their fellow classmates and push on toward reaching the ultimate goal: spending eternity with Jesus and the rest of their class in heaven, a paradise that will far surpass Hawaii or anything we can imagine.

Rachel Hammond and Kyle Rushold are both seniors at Campion Academy.
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Seniors toured the Bowfin submarine at Pearl Harbor Memorial (Photo Leslie Bergmann)
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