February 14, 2011

Gregory Rummelt

Greg Rummelt has been a student at The Potter’s House since kindergarten. It’s the only school he’s ever known. Greg’s mom Felicia Smith was not a Christian when she entered Greg at The Potter’s House. Felicia shared, “In those days, I was not walking with the Lord, but I knew that I wanted my son in a Christian school where they’d teach him about Jesus. I knew I didn’t have much to teach him on that topic – but I knew it was important.”

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February 14, 2011

Christina Rodriguez

In 1990, Christina’s husband finished school, and they returned to Puerto Rico. Then, thirteen years later, the family moved back to the United States, settling back in Grand Rapids. They quickly renewed their friendship with the Tapanes family. When the Rodriguezes were looking for a Christ-centered school where they could enroll their children, it was only natural for Carla Tapanes to encourage them to check at the school where she was working and where her own children were attending: The Potter’s House.

Christina enrolled her oldest children at The Potter’s House that fall, in 8th, 10th, and 11th grades, and, when the time came, her younger two daughters began Kindergarten there. Today, those youngest daughters are in 3rd and 6th grades. The three oldest daughters have all graduated from The Potter’s House High School and are enrolled in college. Christina is enrolled in college, too. It had been a dream of hers to go back to school when her daughters were all in school full time. That’s why, when Rosalia Espindola, the elementary secretary, asked Christina if she would like to work at The Potter’s House, she knew she couldn’t work full time. When it appeared that she could share the middle school secretary position with another new staff member, she eagerly agreed. This fall, you will find her in the middle school office filling the chair that used to be filled by her friend Carla Tapanes.

As she gets to know The Potter’s House in this new role, Christina knows that she wants people to feel comfortable talking with her and good to be around her. She also knows that God will keep her going. Remember and Believe. This may be the theme for the school’s 30th anniversary, but it is a fitting theme for Christina as well. “When I look back, I remember where I came from—where God took me out of. And because of that, I can believe that he is faithful in whatever I’m in, whether it is a good moment or a tough one, and He will keep me going. I believe that to be true. That’s what His word says. He always keeps me going.”

February 3, 2011

Alumni Highlights

Alumni Highlights (What they are doing now)
In His Steps Award 2011 was given in honor of Andres Martinez
Jerry Rodriguez’s blog – follow Jerry at jerryrddrgz.wordpress.com
Congratulations to Joseph Flikweert on his recent position with Advics Engineering Lab.
Congratulations to Isabel Malone on her acceptance into Loyola Medical School
Congratulations to Leysis Allen, head chef at Jazzy Veggies Restaurant in Ann Arbor
Congratulations to Krista VanKeulen, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

February 3, 2011

Alumni Events and Activities

Baseball at 5th/3rd Park – April 26, 2011, details coming soon
30th Year Celebration – Summer 2011, TBD
Alumni Meet & Greet – December 2011, TBD
Graduation
High School – Thursday, June 2, 2011
8th Grade – Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Plays
Middle School Play – Sleeping Beauty, March 17 & 18 at The Kroc Center
High School Play – Coming winter of 2011/2012