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MS Basketball Update

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MS Boys Bball 2012

MS Boy Bball 2012

Our first game of the new year yielded another win for the Eagles. Or, as we’re now known, the “Beagles.” Shorthand for Boy Eagles. Apparently we needed to distinguish ourselves from the girl Eagles.

The home court at QSI Bratislava, if you can’t tell is in a bubble gym with and astroturf surface. This always makes dribbling a little adventurous. Entering the gym involves opening an outer door, crowding into a small entryway, making sure the outer door is shut, then pushing open the inner door to the gym. Opening both doors at the same time would begin deflating the gym.

In any case, the “Beagles” shook off the rust accumulated over Christmas break, played well and defeated QSI Bratislava on their astroturf court.

We hit the ground running next week with games on Monday and Tuesday. Stay tuned for more updates.

 

MS Basketball Season Underway

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MS Basketball 2011-12Basketball season is well underway again and we’re just about to kick off another round of games. Before Christmas break, we won our first two games handily, executing well on offense and defense. I’m very proud of how my boys have played and look forward to the season ahead.

This Thursday we start a busy stretch of games, playing 5 games and a tournament in less than two weeks. Please pray for the next two weeks as we train and compete and stay tuned for more updates!

More pictures below:

Fall Festival

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Fall Festival

It’s that time of year again, time when we get to play carnival games, throw pies, and paint faces. After seven years here in Vienna, Fall Festival is still one of my favorite school events. I love that the whole community comes together to have fun. One of the many great things about this night is having former students stop by to visit. I love getting to see those faces again. Of course, the highlight is always the Pie in the Face competition. Who doesn’t want to see people get smashed in the face with pie?

Fall Festival

This year was a little different for me as I had the joy of planning this event with Tina. Tina is the new PTF president. I get to spend this year walking alongside her as I hand over the reins of this awesome ministry. I am so very excited that she is here and that the Lord is calling her to parent ministries. She is awesome, and she’s going to take PTF to the next level. Yay! This year has been so different as we are doing things for the last time, but it is a joyous thing to see the Lord bringing in new people to bless this ministry of His.

More pics here: Fall Festival

Cross Country Update 2

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ICSV Cross Country Team 2011

Another quick update before our next race.

A few weeks ago we ran another 5k. This time Coach Guv’nah ran along with us.

As you can see from the picture, we had quite a successful day. Both students placed in their respective age groups, one first and one second.

And coach placed second in his age group. Sadly, I missed placing 3rd in my age group by about 20 seconds. But 3 out of 4 isn’t too bad, I think.

We’ve got another race coming up next weekend. Stay tuned for results!

Tea Party: The Rematch

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Staff Retreat

Touch Mugs and Keep it Clean

Staff Retreat

National Anthem

No, Sarah Palin wasn’t invited. In fact, this tea party had nothing to do with politics. This tea party actually involved tea, believe it or not.

In one corner, a 50-some year old British man who spent his life in the land of afternoon teas. For years, he perfected the craft of tea consumption.

In the other corner, a 30-some year old American who has only in the past 10 years developed a passion for tea-drinking. A late-comer and clear underdog in this contest.

After an impromptu singing of our respective anthems, the tea drinking began. And let me tell you, there’s nothing like racing to see who can drink a scalding hot beverage the fastest.

We were neck and neck most of the evening, but I surged ahead to take the lead and clinch the victory for Americans everywhere, 8 cups to 7.

With a scalded tongue and a full bladder, I raised my arms in victory to chants of, “USA! USA!”

Later that night, I realized the consequences a drinking over a gallon (4+ liters) of hot tea. Kidneys working overtime to send me to the bathroom every 15 minutes until 3 am.

Staff Retreat

Mr. Tea Oversees the Carnage

Staff Retreat

The Conciliatory Handshake