September 28, 2023

Hello Steve, Enjoy our Saints News!

HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSING

After we graduate, will you still think about us? – VCHS Student

Yes. I think about our alumni all the time, especially when I’m on campus. – Mr. O’Neil

A student asked me that question just a few weeks ago. I was caught off guard by the question both wondering what was behind it but also because I had never been asked it before. But it didn’t take long for me to respond. I do think about our alumni regularly, and I do take to heart our VCHS tagline – Family Forever.

Especially when I’m on campus, how could I not think about our alumni? I’m surrounded by reminders of them all the time.

Pennants in Rohlwing Commons showcase where recent graduates are at college
The Alumni class photo wall
The Wall of Fame in Wheeler Athletic Center
Memorials along the Eagle River remembering Lauren Mutter ‘05 and Caleb Pearson ‘07
Class gifts like the VCHS blue sign on the west lawn and the newly planted trees

This is the year, our 25^th Anniversary, when we put a stake in the ground and set two goals: to better connect with our alumni (almost 600) and tell their amazing stories. I couldn’t ask for a better person to do that than Mindy Larson, Director of Alumni Engagement.

For alumni reading, or alumni parents who can forward this Saints News, join us for the home volleyball match followed by the football game on Friday and for Welcome Home: VCHS Alumni reunion on Saturday. All things alumni can be found on the alumni section of our website. This is also the place for alumni (or alumni parents) to share contact information and updates.

So yes, once a Saint, always a Saint. VCHS Family Forever!

Go Saints!

Steve O'Neil

Head of School

BRAVOS

Vail Christian High School Celebrates Student Awarded with Academic Honors from

College Board National Recognition Programs

Jack Hughes, '24, the 2020 awardee of the VCHS Honor scholarship, earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and

scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent.

Click here for the full press release

HOMECOMING NEWS

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Students who want to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance must have the Homecoming Dance Guest Past Request completed and submitted by Tuesday, September 26th. Multiple signatures are required from visitor's school and VCHS so do not wait until the last minute to start this process.

Spirit Week Snapshots

SPORTS

Volleyball

Lady Saints defeat Meeker Cowboys Friday 3 - 2

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PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

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CONCESSIONS NEEDS YOU!

EARN MONEY FOR YOUR TEAM OR CLUB

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to volunteer to help with home game concessions

Clubs & teams make $150 for every concessions night they volunteer

COUNSELORS CORNER

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STUDENT LIFE

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VCHS Digital Media Project has students showing off our school.

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Matthew Phillips, John McAbee, and Jack Hughes spent some of their extra time building this wind tunnel for Aerospace Engineering class. The tunnel measures over 10 ft in length and laminates wind at three speeds through the tunnel. It houses sensors to measure lift and drag. Students created 3D printed airfoils and measured the lift and drag vs. angle of attack and wind speed.They used incense smoke to visualize the airstreams created by the airfoils.

Biology Lab students working on microscopes, studying what affects aquatic life in Colorado waters

Vote for your class verse here - deadline is Monday, October 2nd

Submit your intentions for Cap & Gown (purchasing from Jostens or borrowing) on the Saints Senior Collection Form before the deadlines to ensure we have your information

Place your Jostens order - Cap & Gown - by October 1st