Alumni News

CCS exists to partner with Christian families.  By providing academic excellence within a Christian environment, CCS sends students off to college, the workplace, the military and the ministry with a biblical worldview and standards to help them make wise decisions.  As our students complete their education at CCS, we pray that they exemplify the standards set forth in the CCS Graduate Profile.

Connection Articles - Alumni and Homecoming Pages

Spring 2008 - Alumni Basketball and Baseball Games, Wedding, Visits to CCS Campus
Winter 2007-2008 - Homecoming and Recent News
Fall 2007
Summer 2007 - Page 1
Summer 2007 - Page 2
Spring 2007
Homecoming 2006
Winter 2006
Fall 2006


Class of '07 - Last May, CCS held its 10th High School Commencement Ceremony - Connection Page 4 and Page 5.  As in previous years, seniors received acceptance letters from multiple institutions of higher learning and were offered over $1 million in academic, athletic and leadership scholarships.  For a list of where 2007 graduates chose to attend college, please visit the College Corner/2007 Graduates page on this web site.

Class of '06 - The graduates of 2006 made history in that they were offered over $1 million in scholarships from colleges and universities all over the U.S.  See more information about the '06 graduates' college acceptances and achievements in the College Corner section of the Spring Newsletter and Summer Newsletter, Connection. 

Class of '05 - Information about this group of graduates including their college acceptances, decisions and scholarships received is located under the Parent/Student Section/College Corner.  Also, the June issue of the Update features their graduation ceremony and accomplishments.

CCS is proud of all that God has done in the lives of our alumni beginning with our first graduating class in 1998.  Here are just a few examples of how our former students are serving God.  If you have any alumni news or updated contact information that you would like to share, please email Mrs. Lynnette Anderson at lynnette.anderson@cypresschristian.org.

Sarah Magee Cantrell- Tennessee - Class of '98

• Graduated from Lee University in Tennessee
• Spent one year on staff with Sen. Fred Thompson
• 1.5 years as Director of Relations at Lee University
• Worked for Pfizer Pharmaceutical as a sales rep in East Tennessee.  
• Led a career small group at church and president of an organization in East TN called "Women for W" - an initiative to re-elect President Bush!
• Still very involved in the Republican party in the state of TN
• Married to Jonathan Cantrell
• Works with husband in family owned business - Caldwell Paving & Development Co.

Nathan White - Texas - Class of '98

• 2002 Graduate of Pensacola Christian College
• Nathan and wife, Kaycee, have a daughter (Emmy) and son (Davin).
• Employed by Community of Faith Church in Houston, TX. 
• Missionary in Cancun

Philip Praesel - Class of '98

• Serving in the U.S. Air Force at Fairchild AFB in Spokane Washington.
• His title is Aircraft Maintainer and he works on KC 135s.

Brent Reeves - Texas - Class of '98

• Graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Industrial Engineering

Leslie Follmar - Texas - Class of '99

• Graduated from Texas Tech in May 2003 with a degree in Marketing
• Currently teaching 6th grade Science at Watkins Middle School (Cy-Fair ISD)
• Taught in Special Ed. Dept as a co-teacher at Watkins Middle School (Cy-Fair ISD)
• Taking seminary classes online from Southern Seminary
• Missions work in Philippines and India
• Actively involved in Houston's First Baptist Church including singing and playing guitar with the Praise team
• Leads Women's Bible Study

Daniel Gertson - Texas - Class of '99

• Graduated from Texas A&M University in May 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism
• Worked at KBTX Television in Bryan, TX as an assistant to the producer
• Presently employed at Fox Network in San Antonio as Morning Show Producer
• Married Kimberly Olson in September 2007

Brian Gibbs - Texas - Class of '99

• Earned Master's Degree in Architecture at Texas A&M
• Assisted in the College of Architecture at Texas A&M
• Assisted marketing professor at Texas A&M
• Married Holly Van Dyke, CCS Class of '02

Leslie Gonzales - Texas - Class of '99

• Graduate of Visible Changes University and received the Paul Mitchell Scholarship. 
• She has entered into a partnership and opened a Salon in August 2004

• Attending Lee University

Beth LaLonde Lawlor - Tennessee - Class of '99

• Married Brian Lawlor in Ireland in 2003
• Mortgage Broker in Murfreesboro, TN

Josh Leaming - Pennsylvania - Class of '99

• Dad to Colton (2 1/2 as of 12/07) and Kegan (10 months as of 12/07)

Tracee Martin - Texas - Class of '99

• Graduated from Pensacola Christian College in May 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education, English and History
• Member of CCS faculty 
• Received Master at Pensacola Christian College summer of '06

Byron Moore - Texas - Class of '99

• Received degree in psychology from Texas A&M in May 2004
• Received certification in Human Resources from Rice University
• Human Resource Recruiter @ Cy-Fair Hospital 
• Praise & Worship Leader
• Missions work in Mexico
• Married college sweatheart Carlee Bordeno in November 2005

Ben Anderson - Texas - Class of '00

• Received an Associates Degree from San Jacinto College
• Received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston
• Employed as an Express First Officer for Continental Airlines

Amber Dugat - Texas - Class of '00

• Earned Bachelor of Science in Political Science in May 2004 from Texas A&M
• Earned Master's Degree & Certifcation in International Affairs from Texas A&M 

Jason Green - Texas - Class of '00

• Graduated from Tomball College with an Associate of Liberal Arts Degree
• Named to the President's List at Tomball College and Cy-Fair College
• Wants to continue education and become a writer to spread the gospel

Jennifer West Nelson - Texas - Class of '00

• Received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Business from Texas A&M
• Received a Master of Science in Management at Texas A&M
• Married to fellow Aggie, Jeff Nelson (brother of CCS alum Brian Nelson)
• Living in Frisco, TX 
• Working as freelance writer and copy editor
• Celebrated second wedding anniversary in spring 2007

Cara Symank Parker - Texas - Class of '00

• Received a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Psychology from Texas A&M
• Co-authored a book entitled, "The Mother-Daughter Legacy," a book dedicated to her mother
• Married college sweetheart, Michael Parker, in January 2005
• Mother of Luke Ryan born in fall 2006

Andrew Wilson - Texas - Class of '00

• Completed training in the Marine Corp
• Completing degree in Political Science/Criminal Justice at Baylor University in Waco, TX
• Corporal in U.S. Marine Corp

Josh Clark - South Carolina - Class of '01

• Graduated from Columbia International University, Columbia -  Majored in Youth Ministry
  and Biblical Studies
• Employed at Westwood Hills Christian School in Gainesville, FL as Athletic Director, Chapel Coordinator, Teacher and Varsity Soccer Coach
• Married Leah Barnett in June 2004
• Daughter born in November 2007

Bonnie Crofton Stevens - Texas - Class of '01

• Married childhood sweetheart, Robert Stevens, in July 2007.
• Living in Kingwood, TX

Jeremy Elkins - Texas - Class of '01

• Married Courtney Reifsteck in June 2006

Micah Gertson - Massachusetts- Class of '01

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M working with a degree in Computer Engineering
• Worked as intern (Microprocessor Physical Design) at Advanced Micro Devices Co in Austin, TX
• Studied abroad in summer '04 in Italy as part of the Texas A&M Ethics in Engineering program
• Design Engineer at Advanced Micro Devices (Boston)

Michael Gibbs - Texas - Class of '01

• Graduated from Texas A&M in 2005 with a degree in Industrial Distribution/Managing Resources
• Working for Sunsource Fluid Power Distributors
• Married in July 2007

Stephanie Lamb - Oklahoma - Class of '01

• Received Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education at Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma
• Working at Tulakes Church of the Nazarene in the Youth Ministry

Susan Mayes - Texas - Class of '01

• Graduated in December 2006 - Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education
• Attending Texas A&M for Masters Degree in Special Education 

Kara Newcomer - Texas - Class of '01

• Graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing in May 2007 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
• Accepted a job at St. Joseph's Hospital in downtown Houston.  She will be working as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Labor and Delivery Unit.

Blake Patterson - Texas - Class of '01

• Graduated from Texas A&M University with degree in Geology
• Geologist for Lone Star Production Company

Daniel Roa - Class of '01

• Serving in the U.S. Navy

Bryan Rushing - Class of '01

• Graduated in December 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science from Texas A&M
• Completed internship for Wilshire Homes in Austin
• Employed as a Field Engineer by the Hanover Company building high-rise lofts.  He trained in Houston for 3-6 months and transferred to Charlotte, NC.

Vithya Stelmashenko - Texas - Class of '01

• Returned to Texas after serving in the Navy

Zachary Stocks - Alaska - Class of '01

• Attending Alaska Bible College pursuing degree in Bible Studies/Ministry
• Engaged to be married

Kellye Turner - Texas - Class of '01

• Employed by Conroe ISD Transportation Department

David Alban - Texas - Class of '02

• Graduated Sam Houston State University with degree in Management Information Systems
• Married CCS alumnus, Stephanie Roberts, Class of '02 in July 2006
• Living in Texas City
• Works for American National Insurance Co. as Database Analyst

Josh Brown - Texas - Class of '02

• Graduated from Texas A&M in December 2007 with Masters in Accounting/Management Information Systems
• Hired by Exxon/Mobil in December 2007 in IT Department

Chris Clegg - Texas - Class of '02

• Graduated in December 2006 from Graceland University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a minor in History
• While at Graceland, Chris played on the football team - Graceland University Yellowjackets
• Plans to continue his education by pursuing a Masters Degree

Tim Hallila - Texas - Class of '02

• Attended North Harris County Community College 2002-2003
• Graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in December 2006 with a BFA Degree in Art (Ad/Design/Photography)
• Made Dean's and President's list several times
• Interned with HM Magazine in Austin in 2005
• Contributing author to HM Magazine featuring Christian musicians
• Was involved in Baptist Student Ministries at SFA
• Played drums for college worship team for Fredonia Hill Baptist Church
• Won award for Cover Design for a Children's Activity Book used in SFA Admissions Office
• Employed by Ram Chemical and Supply Company in Houston, TX working on graphic design projects

Dori Bergman Sims - Texas - Class of '02

• Graudated from Texas A&M with Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science
• While at A&M, she was a member of Phi Eta Figma, made the Dean's List and played intramural sports
• Participating in the University of Texas Southwestern Physician Assistants Master's Program
• Married Kaleb Sims in January 2006
• Working as Branch Office Assistant with Edward Jones Investments

Chase Heller - Texas - Class of '02

• Married fellow alumnus, Rachel Jasper, Class of '02, in March 2006
• Working for S&B Engineers and Constructors in Houston

Rachel Japser Heller - Texas - Class of '02

• Graduated from Texas A&M University in December 2005
• Married fellow alumnus, Chase Heller, Class of '02, in March 2006
• Working for S&B Engineers and Constructors in Houston

Lindsey Mueller Parker - Texas - Class of '02

• Married Wade Parker in May 2006
• Works in the Field of Radiology
• Living in Victoria, TX

Ashlie Parker - Texas - Class of '02

• Graduated from Bryan College in Tennessee with a Corporate Communication Degree - Dec. 05
• Working as International Marketing Director for Well Flow International
• Teaching Middle School and High School Sunday School Class

Elizabeth Patterson - Texas - Class of '02

• Executive Vice President of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority in 2003-2004
• Graduated from the Honors College of Baylor University in 2005 with a B.A. in Political Science
• Full-time student in Master's Program at Baylor University pursuing a degree in Social Work - Will graduate as a Master of Social Work in May 2008
• Intern in Washington, D.C. in January 2007
• Worked as a Crisis Hotline Volunteer and Hospital Counselor for an Assault Crisis Center
• Bought and remodeled home in April 2006
• Completed internship as Homeownership Services Director at NeighborWorks Waco after winning 2nd runner-up in a National Awards Contest for Innovative New Homeownership Strategies for the foreclosure intervention program.  Started at the agency which helped over 40 families keep their homes.  Trained new staff before intership ended.
• Certified Credit Counselor
• Currently interning at the City of Waco working on a pilot program with the federal government to help end chronic homelessness
• Teaches weekly community classes on finance and home buying
• Engaged to Zachary Sakowski and plans to marry in May 2008

 Scott Potter - Texas - Class of '02

• Graduated from LeTourneau University in 2006 with degree in Aeronautical Science and minor in Kinesiology
• Citation Pilot for First AV Group in Tyler, TX
• Engaged to marry Brooke Stowers in June 2008

Stephanie Roberts Alban - Texas - Class of '02

• Graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2005 with degree in English Education and Psychology
• Served as student intern in Cy-Fair School District
• Married fellow CCS Alumnus, David Alban, Class of '02 in July 2006
• Living in Texas City
• English teacher for Clear Brook High School

Adam Springfield - Class of '02

• Married to Michelle
• Blessed with new baby girl born in August 2006

Kyle Walker - Texas - Class of '02

• Graduated from Texas A&M in May 2006 with a dual major in Management Information Systems and Finance
• Accepted position at Argo Resources Software in Richardson, TX
• Married to high school sweetheart, April Adkins, Class of '02

Leigh-Anne Walston Ahsby- Canada - Class of '02

• Living in Ottawa, Canada with new husband Chris Ashby (April 2006)
• Before moving, Leigh-Ann worked as an Assistant Teacher at Primrose while attending Cy-Fair College
• She plans to attend college in Canada and major in Journalism to pursue a career as an Editor/Writer
• She and Chris plan to travel around Canada sharing the gospel.
• Expecting first child

Stephen White - Florida - Class of '02

• Graduated from Pensacola Christian College (July '06) with B.A in Bible with emphasis in Pastoral Ministries and B.S. in Mathematics 
• Currently attending Pensacola Theological Seminary pursuing a Master of Divinity
• Served as President and basketball coach for Alpha Sigma Delta while at college
• Served as Chairman of Panhellenic Council comprised of Collegian Presidents and VPs  
• Played basketball 4 years for the PCC Eagles  
• Summer Employer: Advantage Water Management 
• Married Brooke Taylor in July 2007
• Teaches co-ed college senior's Sunday School class at PCC

Holly Van Dyke Gibbs - Texas - Class of '02

• Graduated from Texas A&M with degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Internship  - USRC undergraduate student research in Nuclear Engineering
• Married to Brian Gibbs - Class of '99

Ashley Alford - Texas - Class of '03

• Graduated from Texas Tech in 2007 with degree in Human Development and Family Studies
• Working for Primrose School of Champions as Adminstrative Assistant coordinating events and assisting director while pursuing a Child Life Internship

Heather Bennett - Texas - Class of '03

• Attending North Harris County College majoring in Interpretation and minoring in Special Education
• Internship in Deaf studies
• Involved in training technology program
• On staff at Forest Glen Christian Camp

Amy Cheek - Tennessee - Class of '03

• Graduated from Union University in Jackson, TN in December 2006 with major in Digital Media Studies
• Married Nic Pfost in August 2006
• Working full-time as a copy editor for the Jackson Sun Newspaper

Caleb Fleming - Texas - Class of '03

• Attended Dallas Baptist University through junior year of college to pursue degree in Communication
• Worked full-time for DBU
• Married Krystel Hollander in January 2007
• Moved with new wife to Odessa, TX
• Attending Texas Permian Basin studying communication
• Employed by Hollander Chiropractic

David Gladney - Texas - Class of '03

• Graduated in May 2007 from Baylor University wtih degree in International Business
• Lifegroup Leader and Welcome Week Leader on campus
• Missions work in Juarez, Mexico
• Studied abroad in Argentina in summer '04
• Accepted a position in Dallas, TX with KPMG as CFO Advisory Associate
• Attends Mercy Place Church

Monika Graber -Texas - Class of '03

• Graduated in December 2006 from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nutrition
• Received full scholarship to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at the University of Texas Nursing School
• Was a member of Smurthwaite Scholarship/Leadership House' New Member President and Fine Arts & House Improvement Committee Member while at Kansas State
• Attends and serves in local church and Christian organizations

Josh Kendall - Arkansas - Class of '03

• Attended Texas A&M University in Galveston
• Employed by Wal-Mart - In-House Tech Support Department

Amanda McClendon - Texas - Class of '03

• Graduated with a degree in English and a minor in Philosphy from Baylor University
• While at Baylor, she was a member of the Baylor Interdisplinary Core Honors Program, an assistant editor for Baylor's Academic Journal, "The Pulse," involved in church college ministry, "Reformed University Fellowship" and participated in exchange student program -
• Studied English in Edinburgh, Scotland
• Would like to earn a masters in Library Science

Aaron Middleton - Texas - Class of '03

• Graduated from Texas A&M University in May 2007 with a degree in Psychology
• Working for Ambrose Appraisal

Melinda Reynolds Ivie - California - Class of '03

• Served in Navy for three years - Petty Officer - 3rd Class - Operations Specialist - Based in San Diego
• Service included deployment to Marshall Islands for Humanitarian purposes
• Married to Clint Ivie (June 2005)
• Working at Primerica Financial Services as a Financial Planner providing complimentary services to educate middle income families on debt and asset management.

Stephen Rushing - Texas - Class of '03

• Senior Web Developer for the firm, "Esiteful"
• Married Dawn Haycraft in December 2007

Zach Schilleci - Texas - Class of '03

• Realtor for Coldwell Banker in the Woodlands
• Attends Fellowship of the Woodlands

Jamie Turner - Texas - Class of '03

• Graudated from Art Institute of Houston with degree in Culinary Arts
• Employed by Klein ISD as Child Nutrition Specialist/Food Service Manager

Ryan Wallace - Texas - Class of '03

• Attended Texas Tech and studied Tech Skills
• Employed by ComCast

Antoine Washington - Texas - Class of '03

• Attending Praire View A&M University
• Member of University Basketball and Track Teams

David West - Texas - Class of '03

• Senior at Texas A&M University
• Majoring in Business
• Will graduate in December 2007
• Member of BYX Christian Organization on campus
• Summer internship at Chevron Phillips Chemicals, LLP, Woodlands Office, in IT Department

Roxy Wisdom - Texas - Class of '03

• Sophomore at Tomball College
• Plans to transfer to the University of Houston to major in BioMedical Technology and minor in Math
• Officer for Campus Crusade for Christ
• Member of Math Club
• Employed for DuPure International and Prestonwood Animal Clinic
• Serves in leadership position in college ministry at Crosspoint Community Church

Alexis Ackerley - Massachusetts - Class of '04

• Attended Graceland University
• Currently attending Riverview School in Cape Cod, MA

Michael Anderson - Texas - Class of '04

• Senior at Texas A&M working toward a degree in Computer Science and minor in Business
• Has been Involved in "IMPACT," a Christian organization on campus that ministers to incoming freshmen
• Member of TAGD, a computer graphics competition group at Texas A&M
• Working part-time as IT Director for Financial Technologies
• Worked for the Computer Science Dept. of Texas A&M in junior year of college
• Counselor at Sky Ranch Christian Camp during summer of '06 and '07
• Attends Living Hope Church
• HP Intern

Kim Bennett - Texas - Class of '04

• Senior at Texas A&M University
• Major in Nutritional Science, Minor in Spanish
• Tutor at Charter School in College Station
• Attends Grace Church

Sidneyann Binion Shook - Oklahoma - Class of '04

• Received degree in linguistics at University of Oklahoma
• Married former student, David Shook, in June 2005

Mary Cheek - Oklahoma - Class of '04

• Graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with major in Psychology
• Pursuing Master's in Psychology at Southern Methodist University
• Interned at Skills 4 Living, which helps improve the lives of low-income families in Houston

Grant Coffman - Texas - Class of '04

• Attended Texas State University

Josiah Cowden - Texas - Class of '04

• Attended San Jacinto Junior College
• Now attending North Harris County College studing Business
• Employed as Division Order Analyst for TS Dudley Co.

Ben Cross - Texas - Class of '04

• Attending Texas A&M University majoring in Human Resources

Cody Galloway - Texas - Class of '04

• Senior at Dallas Christian College
• Manoring in Secondary Education with a minor in History

Andrew Graber - Texas - Class of '04

• Senior at Baylor University in Waco, TX
• Majoring in Biology

Paul Holzman - Arkansas - Class of '04

• Senior at University of Arkansas
• Majoring in Spanish and Latin Studies
• Currently studying at the University of Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Served on missions teams in Costa Rica and Honduras

Megan Jasper - Pennsylvania - Class of '04

• Senior at Philadelphia Biblical University
• Majoring in Elementary Education and Biblical Studies
• Middle Hitter for Volleyball Team for PBU - The  NCAA Division 3 team earned the regional title and participated in the national competition for that division.
• Has served as a Camp Counselor at Frontier Camp for eight summers
• Is active in her local church teaching 2 year old Sunday school class

Brittny Longnecker - Texas - Class of '04

• Married Tyler Brown in December 2006
• Working part-time in Athletic Dept. of Cypress Christian School
• Attending college to pursue a Business Degree

Tyler Martin - New Mexico - Class of '04

• Senior at College of the Southwest in New Mexico
• Earned All Conference Honors in NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
  in Track and Field

Mark Martinez - Texas - Class of '04

• Married to Melinda
• Baby girl born in November 2006
• Private First-class in U.S. Army

Darci Mooney - Oklahoma - Class of '04

• Attending Oklahoma Baptist University
• Majoring in Business Management

Matt Moore - Texas - Class of '04

• Attending Dallas Christian College
• Pursuing a degree in Ministry and Leadership
• Served as Worship Leader for Grace Christian Church in Katy, TX

Jamie Patterson - Texas - Class of 04

• Senior at Texas A&M University
• Majoring in International Studies

Kristen Panther - Texas - Class of '04

• Attended Galveston College
• Studied  Business
• Played volleyball for Galveston College
• Attending Texas State

Luke Smith - Florida - Class of '04

• Senior at Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univeristy
• Majoring in Aeronautical Science with a minor in Air Traffic Management
• Earned pilot's license for single and multi-engine planes from Federal Avaiation Administration

Chris Thornton - Texas - Class of '04

• Attending Cy-Fair College
• Majoring in Business Management

Amanda Weppler - Texas - Class of '04

• University Scholar at Baylor University concentrating in Language, Literature and Philosophy
• Studied at Oxford University
• Editor of Honors College Journal, "The Pulse"
• University "Sing" Chairman
• Attending Dayspring Baptist Church

Andrew Wynans - Texas - Class of '04

• Senior at Texas A&M University
• Majoring in Political Science
• Prayer Team Leader for "IMPACT," a Christian organization on campus that ministers to incoming freshmen

Jeremy Baldwin - Texas - Class of '05

• Junior at Texas A&M University
• Majoring in Finance and Applied Creativity

Sarah Crawford - Texas - Class of '05

• Junior at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
• Majoring in Art

Steven Dansby - Texas - Class of '05

• Junior at Texas Christian University
• Majoring in E-Business
• Playing Basketball for TCU

Lindsay Ehrhardt - Texas - Class of '05

• Junior at Baylor University
• Majoring in Theatre Performance
• Regularly appears in the Baylor Theatre Main Stage Productions
• Secretary of Baylor Theatre Student Society
• Member of "Guerilla Comedy Troupe"
• Small Group Leader for Welcome Week at Baylor
• Dean's List Academic Honor Roll

Lauren Frank - Texas - Class of '05

• Attending Houston Baptist University
• Employed by Houston's First Baptist Garden Bookstore

Nathan Gertson - Arkansas - Class of '05

• Junior at University of Arkansas
• Majoring in International Economics/Business
• Member of University Choir
• Counselor for Camp Olympia - summer '07

Emily Grimes Seehausen - Texas - Class of '05

• Junior at Baylor University
• Majoring in English
• University Scholar
• Married Christian Seehausen in July 2007

Leah Harrington - Texas - Class of '05

• Attended Sam Houston State University
• Majoring in Music Business

Jessica Irey - Texas - Class of '05

• Attended North Harris County College and studied Business Management and Spanish
• Employed as Office Assistant by Parks Haton Hoepful & Brown

Ashley Jenkins - Texas - Class of '05

• Attended Sam Houston State University
• Pursuing Pre-Nursing Studies

Matt Lewis - Texas - Class of '05

• Attending Blinn College in Bryan
• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering

Lindsay Moon - Texas - Class of '05

• Junior at Texas A&M
• Majoring in Business

Kenny Nelson - Illinois - Class of '05

• Joined Navy in August 2006
• Graduated as a "Sailor" from Navy Recruit Training at the Great Lakes Naval Station in Chicago in October 2006
• Stationed in Norfolk, VA
• Assigned to the USS LaBoon, a Navy destroyer that patrols the Mediterranean Sea, including the Persion Gulf

Lauren Riley - Texas - Class of '05

• Attending Sam Houston State University
• Nursing

Kyle Stewart - Texas - Class of '05

• Junior at Baylor University majoring in Mechanical Engineering with minor in Math
• Member of Campus Crusade for Christ
• Traveled to Thailand with group of students from Baylor Campus Crusade for Christ
• Travled to South Korea for International Conference for Campus Crusade

Travis Thornton - Texas - Class of '05

• Attending Tomball College
• Majoring in Business

Max Van Pelt - Lousiana- Class of '05

• Attended Southern Nazarene University
• Played football for SNU
• Held position as Assistant CCS MS Football
• Now attending Delgado College in New Orleans studying to be an MRI Tech
• Attending church at Lakeview Christian Center and working to restore the church after Katrina
• Working at Sam's to pay for college expenses

Eric Vento - Texas - Class of '05

• Junior at Sam Houston State University
• Majoring in Criminal Justice
• Senator for Student Government and Criminal Justice Caucus Chair
• Studied Abroad in Italy in 2007
• RA (Resident Assistant) for SHSU
• Freshman Orientation Leader - '07
• Worked at Christian Camp - Summer '06
• Ultimate Frisbee Club Team Member
• Elected as an Orange Key which SHSU's official Student Ambassador Program and one of the highest honors for a student at SHSU
• Applied for U.S. Marshal's Co-Op
• Hopes to graduate from SHSU in August 2008

Bethany White - Florida - Class of '05

• Sophomore at Pensacola Christian College
• Pursuing degree in Nursing

Kaitlin Wray - Texas - Class of '05

• Attending North Harris Community College studying nursing
• Working with children's ministry at church
• Recently traveled to Greece

Kris Zimmerman - Texas - Class of '05

• Attending North Harris County Community College studying Business

Beau Adam - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Baylor University
• Majoring in Business

Daniel Ambrose - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at  Baylor University
• Majoring in Business/Music

Michelle Anderson - Texas - Class of '06

• Junior at Dallas Baptist University
• Majoring in Early Childhood Education with Minor in Spanish
• Tutored 2nd grade childen in low-income area of Dallas
• Played in First-ever Alumni Volleyball Game
• Played intramural volleyball, softball and basketball at DBU
• Dean's List at DBU

Michelle Burchfield - Texas - Class of '06

• Attending North Harris County College studing Cosmetology

Paul Cathcart - Texas - Class of '06

• Attending Tomball College working toward a degree in Game Design and Simulation
• Competed in TaeKwon-Do Junior World Championships held in Geelong, Australia
• Works at HP in the Notebook Media Lab
  
  

Bryan Chang - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at University of Houston
• Majoring in Nursing/Business & Sales

Christian Chicas - Oklahoma - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Oral Roberts University
• Majoring in Government/Humanities

Rebecca Cruz - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at University of St. Thomas
• Majoring in Psychology

Stephanie Dinges - Texas - Class of '06

• Attending Cy-Fair College working toward a degree in Equine Studies

Ludovic Dovonou - Kansas - Class of '06

• Attending Cowley Junior College
• Playing Basketball for the college

Kendall Franks - Texas - Class of '06

• Attending Cy-Fair College working toward a degree in Fashion Merchandising

Brady Frenchak - Oklahoma - Class of '06

• Attended Southern Nazarene University

Ashley Friedrich - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at University of Texas at San Antonio
• Major - Nursing

Molly Gibbs - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Baylor University
• Majoring in Foreign Studies

Joshua Graber - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Baylor University
• Majoring in Accounting

Jonathan Gray - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Baylor University
• Majoring in Financial Services & Planning

Courtney Higgs - Texas - Class of '06

• Attended University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX
• Played volleyball for University of St. Thomas
• Sophomore at Belhaven College
• Member of Cheer Squad at Belhaven
• Played in First Ever Alumni Volleyball Game
• Played in Alumni Basketball Game on December 21

Amanda Howard - Texas - Class of '06

• Attending Cy-Fair College working toward a degree in Business

Rebecca Jasper - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophmore at University of Texas in Austin
• Majoring in Nutrition
• Member of "Hook Up" - a Christian organization for UT students

Luke Jones - California - Class of '06

• Joined Marines in August 2006
• Served in Missouri
• Currently serving in San Diego, California

Chris Kerbo - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at LeTourneau University
• Majoring in Business/Accounting

Didier Kollo - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Texas State University
• Majoring in Engineering
• Playing Basketball for University

Louie Lee - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Eastfield Junior College pursuing a degree in Business
• Playing Baseball for the college
  
  

Chanel Longnecker - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at LeTourneau University
• Majoring in Kinesiology/Business
• Played in Alumni Basketball Game in December '06

Isaac Marin - Texas - Class of '06

• Attending Cy-Fair College working toward a degree in Psychology
  

Sarah Mathewes - Texas - Class of '06

• Attended Sam Houston State University
• Continuing education to receive a Major in Elementary Education/Special Education via internet studies
• Was a member of SHSU Choir
• Nanny for Houston area family

John Medendorp - Michigan - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Calvin College
• Majoring in Pre-Seminary Studies with plans to attend Calvin Seminary
• Accepted Leadership Position for 2007 fall semesters as a Program Assistant for Mosaic Floor, a community dedicated to addressing the issues of race and culture in American Society

Brittany Metrin Powers - Texas - Class of '06

• Attending Tomball College working toward a degree in Equestrian or Veterinarian Studies
• Employed by 249 Animal Emergency Clinic
• Married fellow alumnus, Devin Powers, Class of '06 in May 2007
• Attends Champion Forest Baptist Church

Sam Mitchell - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Trinity Valley Univeristy
• Majoring in Law Enforcement

Josiah Moffit - Texas - Class of '06

• Sohomore at LeTourneau University
• Majoring in Computer Science

Kerrie Nelson - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at LeTourneau University in Longview, TX
• Majoring in Exercise Science
• Playing Softball for LeTourneau
• Played in Alumni Basketball Game in December '06

Joshua Neuneker - California - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Masters College

Jonathan Newsome - Texas - Class '06

• Sophomore at St. Thomas University
• Majoring in Philosophy

Jonathan Obenland - Texas - Class of '06

• Attending Cy-Fair College

Kevin Poppe - Nebraska - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Concordia University
• Plays Baseball for CU

Devin Powers - Texas - Class of '06

• Attending Tomball College working toward degree in Business
• Employed by Bank of America
• Married fellow alumnus, Brittany Metrin, Class of '06 in May 2007
• Attends Champion Forest Baptist Church

Andrew Robertson - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Texas A&M
• Counselor for IMPACT Christian Camp for Incoming Aggies
• Involved in SWAMP at A&M (Screen-Writing, Acting, and Movie Production)

Antoine Sam - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Jacksonville Junior College
• Plays Basketball for the college
• Majoring in Engineering

Kara Schroeder - Mississippi - Class of '06

• Sophomore at Belhaven University
• Majoring in Psychology/Counseling

Sarah Shook - Oklahoma - Class of '06

• Sophomore at University of Oklahoma
• Majoring in Archaeology/Anthropology/Spanish

William Smith - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at LeTourneau University
• Majoring in Business Management/Finance
• Plays Basketball for the University

Ian Tallackson - Tennessee - Class of '06

• Junior at Lee University
• Pre-med Studies - Biological Science
• Minoring in Business
• Would like to become an Orthopedic Surgeon
• Attending Westmore Church of God

David Taylor - Oklahoma - Class of '06

• Sophomore at University of Oklahoma
• Majoring in Business or Engineering

Hasheem Thabeet - Connecticut - Class of '06

• Sophmore at University of Connecticut
• Majoring in Linguistics
• Plays Basketball for the University
• Spotlighted in Sports Ilustrated Magazine-College Preview Edition

Jessica Van Rieg - Texas - Class of '06

• Attended Dallas Baptist University for one year
• Volunteered at Homeless Shelter Ministry at Dallas Life Foundation
• Attending Cy-Fair College studying Psychology
• Summer intern for Student Ministry of Community of Faith Church - 2007
• Played in First-ever Alumni Volleyball Game
• Currently employed by Longnecker & Associates

Charity White - Florida - Class of '06

• Sohpmore at Pensacola Christian College
• Played in the Alumni Basketball Game in December 2007
• Played Basketball on intramural team.  Their team won the championship. 

Kasey Witherow - Texas - Class of '06

• Attended Cy-Fair College
• Accepted both Academic and Cheer Scholarships and will be attending Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi in fall 2007 to pursue a degree in International Studies with an emphasis on missions
• Attending Belhaven College
  
• Member of Cheer Squad for Belhaven College
• Missions trip to Africa in June 2007

Kathy Witty - Texas - Class of '06

• Sophomore at University of St. Thomas

Jonathan Adams - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at Austin Community College

Amy Ambrose - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at Baylor University

Katherine Barnett - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at University of Texas majoring in Microbiology
• Works at Smart Start as after-school Elementary Teacher

Jordan Canik - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at Texas Tech University

Caroline Carthey - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at Oklahoma City University majoring Acting

Elizabeth Crawford - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at Dallas Baptist University

Jonathan Delavan - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at LeTourneau University

Emily DelGiorno - Texas - Class of '07

• Attending Paul Mitchell School

Callie Dugat - Texas- Class of '07

• Freshman at Baylor University

Matthew Ehmling - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at Houston Baptist University

Kenny Ellis - Missouri - Class of '07

• Freshman at Missouri Valley University

Hunter Floyd - Virginia - Class of '07

• Freshman at Liberty University

Whitney Green - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at Tomball College

Joey Hellar - Texas - Class of '07

• Freshman at Cy-Fair College