The Crossing Connection - e-newsletter - June 2008

2008 Crossing Prom
On May 16, approximately 75 students enjoyed the Crossing Prom at the 112 Club in downtown Elkhart. A Pre-Prom party was hosted by a few Crossing teachers which included 15 girls getting their nails and hair done. The girls were then transported to the 112 Club in the new Crossing bus, and escorted off the bus by boys who presented them a flower with a Bible verse attached.

Grants
A special thanks to the following for their incredible support to the Crossing for offering large grants: Elkhart Community Foundation, South Bend Community Foundation, Goshen Health Systems, and the Indiana Youth Institute. There were many other smaller grants awarded to the Crossing by local clubs, organizations, and individuals. Thank you, Michiana, for your terrific support.

SUMMER SCHOOL
Whether you need to make up work from last year or get a head start on next year, we have you covered. Check out our summer school brochure with dates, times, and locations.
SEE BROCHURE HERE

GRADUATION!
We celebrated a huge victory on May 31st. We had 53 seniors graduate this year with many going on to college and vocational training. This was a huge accomplishment because in the last four years a total of 54 students have graduated. What a testimony of the great things God is doing through The Crossing! Many of our graduates did not see themselves completing high school until coming to The Crossing, so this was a huge success and accomplishment for them as well.

To see the list of Graduates go here.
You can purchase graduation photo here (look to the right on our website).

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Items Needed At Our Crossing Campuses
We are very proud of how we can offer a quality education with reduced costs through community donations.

As we continue to expand our enrollment and facilities, we are in need of additional used furniture items including standard chairs for our computer labs, and several couches. If you would like us to pick up these items, our students would be happy to join us in picking up these items at your home or business.

Needs:

1. Full size refrigerator
2. Thumb drives
3. Heavy Duty Paper Cutter

Michele Stafford

Michele Stafford is our Corporate Bookkeeper. Michele has 18 years of accounting experience that she brings to the Crossing Ministry. Her goal has been to work in the ministry and to contribute to the community. She really feels the Lord has lead her to The Crossing and looks forward to being a team player in the goals and dreams of this awesome ministry.

Michele attends Grace Community Church in Mishawaka. She also is a facilitator for Ryan’s Place, which is a center for grieving children and teens and their family. Michele enjoys serving in outreach programs and helping others.

Bob Brown
I, Bob Brown, was born in Mason City, Iowa. I graduated from Mason City High School and Minnesota State University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Recreation Leadership. I received a Masters of Science degree in Human and Community Service Administration from Aurora University. I have a wife Rebecca, two daughters Elizabeth and Jessica, and a son Jason. After retiring from a 35 year career in the YMCA, I was seeking a part-time position in the social service sector. I believe strongly in education and what it can do to improve the quality of life for the individual and society. I was attracted to the Crossing because of its faith-based philosophy and its educational approach in assisting the students in fulfillment of their potential so they might become responsible and productive members of our society.