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The Houston Christian community, along with the City of Houston, had a rough start to the academic year. Once Houston Christian realized the terrible potential of the storm we snapped into action to ensure the safety of our students, their families, and our staff. Thankfully, our campus, which was so thoughtfully designed by our Founders, was built to withstand the weather. Our campus was largely unscathed, except for a transformer fire that disabled power for a week. Thanks to the diligence of our leadership and several board members, including a special mention of current parent, Loc McNew. HC got the necessary attention to get back on the grid and in action!
We are proud to recognize the students, faculty and staff who were quick to respond to the many needs of their neighborhoods and others! During and after the storm, our community leapt into action to help others, truly being leaders in faith and in effort.
While we are now back in session, after missing five days of school, and traffic is mostly back to normal, we recognize that many of our families, alumni, friends and neighbors’ lives have been severely – if not permanently - impacted. We know many are displaced and are replacing homes, cars and belongings. We continue to pray for God’s grace on all of our community and for ongoing strength.
We sincerely hope that you and your families have weathered the storm with minimal, if any, effects.
Please do feel free to
share your stories with us and any photos that you may want to post.
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Houston Christian Students volunteered in boat rescues within their communities.
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HC Varsity Football players Isaiah Munton (linebacker), Garrett Jones (wide receiver), Tristan Hamra (kicker), and Noah Garcia (center) help move vehicle in high water during Harvey.
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Save the Date!
Come and enjoy fellowship with your classmates as HC honors Baylor, Southwestern, The University of Arizona, and West Point Academy at four home games this year.
HC Students will be sporting each school's flag and gear at the games, we hope you will join us! We want to invite all our Mustang Alumni who are
Baylor Bears, Southwestern Pirates, Arizona Wildcats,
and West Point Army Mules - invite your fellow Bears, Pirates, Wildcats, and Army Mules to join you!
Want your school represented at Houston Christian?
Raise Your Flag is auctioned each year at the Gala.
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20th Anniversary "Journey to Jog 5K"
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Join us on campus
Saturday, September 30
for Houston Christian's 20th Anniversary "Journey to Jog"!
Our new cross country coach, Jake Powers wants to invite Mustang Alumni who ran cross country, or simply enjoy running and jogging, back on-campus!
Alumni will be opening the Cross Country meet at
7:30 a.m.
by walking, jogging, or running the cross country course.
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Homecoming - October 6, 2017
Alumni Reunions!
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All alumni are invited to join us for an evening of food, football, and fellowship! Meet up with your classmates and enjoy the perks of being an alum.
The classes of
'72, '77 , '87, '92, '97, '07
, already have plans underway for their reunion year.
It's not too late for the following classes to plan an event for the
classes of
2012, 2002, 1982
To register for homecoming or to find out your plans for your reunion,
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CANCELLED:
Annual HC Mustang Golf Tournament
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After much thought and reflection, Houston Christian has decided to
cancel
this year’s Mustang Classic Golf Tournament, scheduled for
Monday, October 9
, due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey.
While we know the golf tournament promotes fellowship and raises funds for financial aid, we know that our community has other needs for their time, resources and attention.
We look forward to an even better golf tournament next year!
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Houston Christian taught me the importance of seeing the world through the lens of a Christian worldview. Growing up as a pastor’s kid and attending Christian schools, the reverence and fear of God was placed on me. Regardless of my path, Houston Christian helped me have a constant reminder of God’s calling over my life and helped me learn how to listen to that calling.
The thing I enjoy most about ministry is the fact that I can use my life to make an impact on the lives of others. My experiences have helped shape me into the person I am today. Through my journey, I am excited to now guide HC students' decisions and help them find their true calling.
I am passionate about my career because I know that this is my life’s purpose and calling. I love making disciples of Jesus Christ, and the best part of it is that while I am helping others become more like Jesus, Christ is using that opportunity to make me more like Himself.
Houston Christian inspired my goals and now I am so fortunate to come back on campus and make a positive difference. There were many people who helped guide and mentor me through the toughest years of my life and now I get to come back to this special place and do the same for others.
Aaron is serving as the new Men's Chaplain here at Houston Christian. He received his Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of Houston in 2007. After being a Youth Pastor for 10 years, he decided to go back to school and receive his Masters of Arts in Ministerial Leadership in 2017. He and his wife, Gaby, are raising three wonderful sons who are looking forward to being Mustangs in a few years!
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Mustang Stories are shared in Newsletters and on the Alumni Facebook Page!
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