Lynden Christian School - Excelsior Yearbook (Lynden, WA)

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Teaching, typing, and Bible | and II, keep Mr. Vander Haak very busy. In the spare time he has, he likes to read and work around his yard. Mr. Vander Haak and his sons find that painting takes up a lot of their summer vacation. This year Mr. Vander Haak served as a Senior advisor. He earned his B.A. from Calvin college and his M.A. from University of lowa. Crossword puzzle books fill Miss Haverhals’ home. Any spare moments she may have are spent in this delightful pastime. A graduate of Calvin College, she teaches bookkeeping and Latin. Along with teaching, Miss Haverhals’ finds time to ably advise the Pep Club and Drill Team. With his main interests in biology, Mr. Stegink also finds time to read, fish, and work out of doors. For some years he has served as an ad- visor for the Science Club, who this year planted tulips in the school mall. Mr. Stegink was grad- ws uated from Calvin College with a B.A. degree. He also attended Purdue University where he receiv- ed his M.S. degree. The only man in the family, Mr. Timmer certainly is not henpecked! A sports enthusiast, he takes time off from his work for golfing. Mr. Timmer teaches geometry and chemistry and coaches our basketball team. He is probably the only man in school who has to listen to miscellaneous ex- cuses for tardiness and absence every school day. Mr. Timmer was graduated from Calvin College. One interesting thing about Mr. Mellema is that he is single. . . yet. As a sports enthusiast, he especially enjoys spending his spare time on the golf course. He is a native of the Lynden area, having graduated from Lynden Christian in 1961. He was coach of the basketball team, and base- ballteam. Mr. Mellema earned his B.A. from WWSC. Having earned his B.A. from WWSC, Mr. Blankers teaches Algebra |, Il, Ill, and Physics. When not busy with teaching, he enjoys swimming and golfing. One of his hobbies is woodworking. He also coaches the track team who did very well this year. He is the busy father of two small children.

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Standing: D. De Jong, Vicar; E. Roosma; H. Scholten; H. Kooy, Asst. Treas.; D. Groothuis; D. De Boer; J. Geleynse; B. Boxum, Superintendent; H. Haak, Vice-pres.; L. Heeringa, clerk; C. Zylstra, Pres.; E. Van Loo, Treas.; C. Van Andel. Able Men Compose Ruling Body | consider it a privilege as chairman of the board and in name of the board to write a few lines in your annual. As your motto this year you have adopted ‘“‘Excelsior’’ which according to Longfellow in his poem ‘‘Excelsior’’ is an expression of aspiration toward greater heights. What are your aspirations for the future? You have already laid much of the foun- dation for the future. Raised in a Christian home, trained at a Christian Schoo l, your biggest aspiration in life should be to be a Christian. And as a Christian you should set a goal toward which you want to work. Twelve years of education are behind you. Consider seriously to further your education. Since we are living in an age of specialization, you should specialize yourself, so that as a Christian you can use your talents to the best of your ability and above all to the glory of God. You have now reached a point in your life where a decision has to be made. Make this decision prayerfully and intelligently. As board of the Lynden Christian School we congratulate you with your achieve- ment and extend to you our best wishes for the future. For the Board Clarence Zylstra, President

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A newcomer to LCHS, Miss Baker earned a B.A. from Calvin College in Grand Rapids. In her lei- sure time she enjoys sewing and she loves to ‘'ust go fun places and meet interesting people’’. She also enjoys sports and claims swimming and basketball to be special favorites. This year Miss Baker directed the Senior play and helped in the costuming of the Musical. For Mr. Anderson music is not just a profession. In his spare time he listens to it, not only on recordings, but also at many concerts. He enjoys reading it and even composesa little of his own. Orginal ly from Blaine, Mr. Anderson earned a B.A. degree from Bethel College in Minnesota. This year Mr. Anderson tried something new at LCHS. A Musical, H.M.S. Pinafore, was given and was a complete success. Mr. MacKay was a new addition tp our teaching staff. He teaches shop and Agriculture. He is a graduate of WWSC. Mr. MacKay recently returned from the Navy and is still very active in the Naval Reserves. Counselling is one of Mr. Bulthuis busiest jobs. This service is much appreciated by all high school students. He also teaches sociology and psychology. While serving in Nigeria, Mr. Bulthuis claims he enjoyed hiking through the African bush. At home he raises tropical fish for a hobby. Mr. Bulthuis earned a B.A. from Calvin and his M.A. from WWSC. An avid fisherman, Mr. De Hoog is an outdoor enthusiast. Along with fishing he enjoys golfing in his spare time. He teaches Health and St. His- tory. He was our coach for varsity football, and Freshman basketball and baseball. Mr. De Hoog spent some of his younger years here in Whatcom County. He graduated from Mt. Baker High Schoo! and earned his B.A. degree from WWSC. With her own personal interests in cooking and sewing, Mrs. Richendrfer can instruct the Home Economics -students well. The mother of 5 child- ren, she finds herself very busy; but in her spare time she likes to cook new and interesting dishes. She earned a B.S. from the University of Washing- ton and her B.A. from WWSC.