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A FRESH START

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES

iPADS ARRIVAL TO NHCC

NHCC NEW VOLLEYBALL COACH

EXCLUSIVE:MIKE HECKARD

DORM LIFEA FRESH LOOK FROM

OUR ITA’SAND ITL’S



Katie Miller from Severna Park, Maryland, first came to New Hope Christian Col-lege as a sophomore transfer student.

Katie Miller chose to attend NHCC because she discovered that all the creditsshe earned while taking classes during an internship in South Africa were trans-

ferable to NHCC. Not until she came and experienced NHCC did she realize howmuch God had blessed her with finding out about this college.

Katie is majoring in Christian Counseling and hopes to become a missionary

who goes to where the missionaries and their families are serving and providethem with counseling. She’d like to also help them with their ministries whilethere. She is involved with yearbook, volunteering in the campus café, and

cheering on the Deacons basketball team! She loves being able to have the op-portunity for so many different experiences whether it be photography, journal-

ism, editing, or being a barista. “The possibilities are virtually endless here. Ifyou are interested in something they are always willing to help you learn!”

If Katie were talking to someone about attending NHCC, she would say that “theyshould first try preview day when you are able to experience what it would be

like to be an NHCC student, with classes and all. NHCC is very different frommost colleges in that you get to know your professors. If you are having a hard

time understanding a subject, you never have to hesitate to ask a question or getextra help. You also are able to form close relationships with your peers. You are

also challenged spiritually in a way that will grow you closer to Christ, throughthe Ignite program, and through chapel. Lastly I would tell someone who wasconsidering NHCC that they should pray about it, and if God prompts them to

come, Welcome!”

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Katiemiller



Meet Kylie Saito, a returning sophmore from Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kylie Saito described herself as a “fresh, freshman” when she first cameto New Hope Christan College last year. Although new to this collegelife, she felt that she is determined and focused on her studies and edu-cation. She also enjoyed the new experiences that came with living inthe dorms, working in the bookstore, and starting a new ministry here.

“All in all, I would say that I am up and ready for anything new that thisnew culture and community has to offer.”

Saito came to NHCC to further her education and knowledge in theol-ogy and God. She hopes to follow the path God has marked out for her.She does not like to set her plans in stone because she knows God canquickly change them.

With the worship arts degree, she hopes to continue to promote andnourish the development of the arts in the church, from missions toteaching Christian classes and educating the next generation. She’s alsoconsidering an Intercultural Studies degree with which she hopes totravel to various countries while bringing the Gospel to them in uniqueand innovative ways somehow incorporating the arts.

During her freshman year Saito was involved with the music and danceministry “Momentum” and also helps out in the college bookstore. Shealso spent her first year working on the yearbook staff and wrote andphotographed for the Ignite news.

“Although small, this school offers opportunities for many varying in-terests. Not only do you further your knowledge and growth in God andHis Word, but in many other mainstream studies too. Also, becauseNHCC is a smaller, private college, you get to know your fellow studentsand faculty on a much more personal and intimate basis.”

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Thanks to the generous gifts of private donors, all full-time faculty and students at New Hope Christian College havereceived Apple iPads this fall. The college has increased its wireless coverage and classroom technology to accom-

modate the new tool. The new college management system is called Populi and has a grading and attendance trackingsystem that can be accessed online.

Not only will grading and assignments be done electronically, but course books can be purchased online as eBooks

saving the students both money and makeing it easier to always have their textbooks with them.

“There are so many advantages,” said Peter Thourson of Information Services at NHCC, “Teachers will be able to make

classes more interactive, its got a longer battery life than most laptops, and its green because it saves on paper used toprint out assignments and papers.”

The students have expressed excitement over the new electronic devices. “I love it! It’s really slick” said Casey Craigie.

“I love being able to sync my google calendar with it.”

Each student has found unique features to highlight. Wil l Wrisley said, “I can play the piano on my Ipad and sync via

bluetooth and play with other people.”

Noemie Ely said, “Its delightful! I love Doodle Jump, its really exciting”

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iPads arrive @ New Hope Christian College

“Teachers will be able to makeclasses more interactive, its got a

longer battery life than most laptops, and its green”

WORDS: Andrew Fish/

Laura Goss

PHOTOS: Derrek Miyahara/

Andrew Fish

ART: Gary Hisaoka



More than a hundred volunteers climbed Bailey Hill to help with the clean-up day this August. “It’s

gone well, “ said Executive Director Gary Matsdorf, who organized the event, “ All the volunteers thatshowed up are great. There’s so much to do.”

“I think I am doing some good - its a challenge, but its coming along,” commented Joel Gestmanas he washed windows in OBC. A member at Willamette Christian Center, he said that Pastor Wayne

Cordiero has preached five times at his church.

“I am still working on his first sermon on Bible reading,” Gestman said, “It has helped me a lot.” Heheard about the clean-up day that was announced during the Radix summer series and enjoyed meet-

ing people while he worked. “There are a lot of super people--I am really impressed.”

Jim and Terisa Spencer also heard about the volunteer opportunity at Radix. They live in Springfield

and have been in the area a long time. “I remember Wayne from Campus Life,” said Terisa. “I thinkits fantastic, “ she said about the changes to the campus, “This is a beautiful location.”

Stewart and Tresia Stevenson came all the way from Cottage Grove to help out. “I’ve been listening to

New Hope on the Radio,” said Tresia. They both came to the work day last year and have noticed allthe changes since then, “I think its great-- so fresh and nice”

The college staff is also happy about the updates. “ I can’t wait for everything to be done,” said Deng

Pham, sous chef at the college. “We’re glad we’re going to get a bunch of new students and hope-fully next year there will be even more,” said Chef Pat McDaniel.

Even some of the new students were pitching in to help. “Its worse now, but it will be better,” saidChris Kiriakos of the clean up underway in the Hunt building. Kiriakos is a sophomore transferstudent from Pacific Rim in Hawaii. A creative arts major, he is looking forward to studying voice,

guitar and piano this year. He had visited the college twice when he came to help out the springSpiritual Growth Seminar and at Radix this summer. He is currently living with the Steve and Cindy

Kenny family.

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“There are a lot of super

people--I am really impressed...

This is a beautiful location.”

WORDSLaura Goss

PHOTOSGary Hisaoka



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After being undefeated in city league last year, this year’s volleyball program is off to an exciting start

with Mike Heckard, the new volleyball coach brought in by athletic director Jim DeGroot.

Heckard’s extensive coaching experience began when he was 18. In addition to NHCC, he coaches for

Webfoot, a community volleyball club. “Skiing and volleyball are the two sports I ’ve done the most,” he

said. “I love the sport of volleyball.”

Heckard is a local real estate broker. When he’s not busy coaching and selling real estate, he enjoys

spending time with his wife Nicole, and their children Chloé, 6, and Karch, 3, named after American

volleyball player Karch Kiraly. Heckard grew up in Boring, Ore. “Yes, it’s a real town,” laughed Heckard.

Heckard sees this year’s biggest challenge as moving up into a Christian league, and eventually the

Cascade Conference. “[NHCC] is a different environment. I’m excited about the process. I’m competi-tive so I want to get started.”

NHCC player Lauria Montgomery says, “This year will be more of a challenge. In city league we will be

playing people who will challenge us more than last year.”

“I’m looking forward to the students getting involved,” he said. “Come out and support our team.”

Despite his excitement about sports, academics is still Heckard’s number one priority. He said, “A

student athlete is a student first, and an athlete second.”

“A student athlete is a

student first, and an

athlete second.”

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SETSPIKENew Hope Christian College Welcomes New Coach!!!

The Ignite Contributors

Cover Photo Derrick Miyahara Page Designer Ryan Bluebaugh

Photography David Delaney, Gary Hisaoka, Laura Goss, Andrew Fish and Derek Miyahara

Writers Danell Bemis, Timothy Bemis, Laura Goss and Andrew Fish

Editor Laura Goss Contact [email protected] © 2010 New Hope Christian College

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Timothy BemisPHOTOS

Laura Goss



Living in the dorms is one of the greatestbenefits of college. Doing so is certainto push many of your buttons and to

teach you about who you really are. Inmy four years in the dorms I made some

of my best friends, learned to survive onno sleep, had ready access to help on

homework from other classmates in thedorms, always had a group of people

willing to go to the movies or play catch,and most importantly, was constantlysurrounded by men that were hungry

for God.

Brendan LeLaCheurIIgnite Team Advisor

Emilie ForsbergIgnite Team Advisor

Katie MillerIIgnite Team Advisor

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It’s important to remember that youwill have frustrations with yourroommates. When living in such

tight quarters it’s easy to annoy oneanother, especially under such great

stress. The best advice I can give is

to always openly communicate withyour roommates about the positivesand negatives, to always keep yourthings clean, and to always consider

your roommate when making noise,messes, or having guests over. Also,

it’s important to prioritize. Becausethere will always be a group of

friends wanting to go play, rememberto get your homework done firstand to not put off sleeping until the

weekend. It is a great idea to havefun, but that doesn’t change the fact

that we all need sleep

Living in the dorms is a lot of fun! Myadvice for everyone living in the dorms, is

to make an effort to pursue strong healthyfriendships, with your other dorm-mates.

It is easy to stay in your room and notmake an effort in friendships, or to do the

opposite and make flippant friendshipswith people who do not edify your relation-

ship with the Lord, but pull you down. Yourfriends may not stay the same throughoutthe year, but the decisions you make with

those friends can make or break your timein the dorms and at NHCC.

Cling to the word of God. Let it betop priority no matter what! Being in

a Christian atmosphere doesn’t meanthat other Christians will make youstable. Going to classes and talking

about the Bible won’t make youstable, but having a daily time where

you meet with God will allow you tobe patient and more loving with the

people you will be living with for anentire year!

ACEing Your Classes

Achieving College Excellence (ACE)is a tutoring program designed to

help students at NHCC achieve and

maintain the required academicstanding.

Students in the ACE program will be

assigned a tutor with whom they willmeet for two hours a week to learn

and apply skills needed for collegeexcellence.

The focus will be on academic skillssuch as understanding exactly what

the requirements are for homeworkassignments, reading for compre-

hension, taking notes efficiently andeffectively, memorizing important

information, and preparing for tests.

Special attention will be given to

time management skills such ascoordinating work and study sched-

ules, organizing homework assign-ments and due dates, and making

choices according to priorities.



Student Center HoursMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-curfew (either 11 p.m. or 12 a.m., this depends on the day-

Closed for chapel times

Saturday 10 a.m.-curfew

Sunday 1 p.m.-curfew

Café HoursMonday-Friday 8 am - 9 p.m.

Closed for chapel times and during Fire By Night once a month

Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Library HoursMonday – Thursday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sunday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The library is closed during chapel and small group sessions

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m p u s S t u d y S p o t s

In order to get more of the collection of books and magazines into the hands of students, the libraryhas started stocking a shelf in the Student Center in the Hunt Building. Current offerings include:

Relevant - Leadership - Christian Research Journal -

Biblical Archaeology Review - Intercollegiate Review

- Group - Pray - Message of the Open Bible - Youth

Worker - Charisma - Today’s Christian Woman -

Pentecostal Messenger - Reader’s Digest

LIbrarian Jan Kelley plans to monitor the collection

weekly to check-up on student usage and make updates.

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Ignite - September 2010