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he Rehoboth Chris-
tian High School
class of 2024 had a
memorable year that includ-
ed personal and group ac-
complishments, deep sorrow,
and determined resilience.
The class of 2024 first of all
had many notable academic
and career achievements and
accolades to note. Thirty-sev-
en of the 42 seniors posted
a GPA above 3.0. Kaylee
Becenti, McK-
enzie Gilmore,
Jordyn Holt-
soi-Henry, and
Alieda Zylstra
are among the
seniors who
have earned
generous,
named schol-
arships from the
colleges and univer-
sities they have chosen to at-
tend. Haiden Schanefelt and
Frank Tah earned welding
certificates from University of
New Mexico Gallup Cam-
pus. Valedictorian Juliana
Meester plans to pursue a de-
gree in Spanish education at
Calvin University in the fall,
and Salutatorian Liam Bia
plans to attend Whitworth
University with hopes to
study structural engineering.
This class was also vital to
many projects and accom-
plishments outside of the
classroom. Fifteen seniors
were members and leaders of
the National Honor Society
which planned several service
days during their high school
years. Many members of the
class were part of athletic
teams that tasted success in
various degrees this year with
the volleyball, soccer, basket-
ball, baseball, softball, cross
country, and track teams
all making the state tourna-
ments. Emily Garcia distin-
guished herself as the state
champion in the 1600 meter
and 800 meter races, and was
also honored as the Rehoboth
Female Scholar Athlete for
2023-2024. Emily’s running
talents have also earned her
a scholarship at Fort Lew-
is College. Liam Bia was
also recognized as the Male
Scholar Athlete this year. The
Rehoboth Concert Band, an-
chored by 14 seniors, toured
the Midwest this spring and
won the state championship
band contest. A key group
of seniors also took part in
two drama productions this
year, with The Secret Garden
showcasing their talents.
Unfortunately, this group
of seniors encountered several
tragedies that rocked the
whole school community,
particularly in the death of
two students. The class
showed its resilience
and genuine concern
for each other and the
rest of the school with
their being present
through hugs, kind
words, songs, and many
encouraging communi-
cations with friends and
family members. This
unheralded leadership role
was vital for maintaining the
routines and processes of the
school in the most trying of
times.
These seniors have truly
established themselves as
valuable community mem-
bers, and their leadership at
Rehoboth Christian School
will leave a lasting impact.
We commend them to the
communities where God will
lead them.
Class of 2024
Senior Class Recap
by Seth Weidenaar
From top: Graduates deliver the opening prayer in different languag-
es. Speakers: Dan Meester, high school principal; golden class grad-
uate, Caleb Dixon; valedictorian, Juliana Meester; Liam Bia; Jordyn
Holtsoi-Henry; and executive director, Bob Ippel.
Executive director, Bob Ippel, addressed the graduates with a message of encouragement to continue to unwrap their God
given gifts as they step into this new season of life. Here, he leads the crowd as they sing "This Little Light of Mine."