Alumni = Friends, Networking & Community
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As spring quickly moves to summer, see what great things our alumni are up to! This month HC took a road trip to College Station to visit our Aggies! We had a great evening full of fajitas and fellowship!
23 alumni met with Dr. Livingston, board member Bill Peel, Dean Utakrit and faculty members! At least one internship came out of this AlumNight and many more connections! One of our alumni hosts was from our Northwest Academy days and we enjoyed catching up with
David Wells '88
and his wife, Nichole (below).
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This year we visited alumni in
6 cities
! We hosted events in Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Philadelphia, and College Station. We are looking forward to seeing even more alumni next year!
Take a moment to read what HC Alumni are accomplishing in college and in life!
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Congratulations to
Alex Staten ‘17
(below) for receiving the UT Award of Excellence in Biochemistry following his research findings presentation at the Undergraduate CNS research forum on April 12, 2019.
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Natalia Khalaf '07
and Head of School, Dr. Livingston ran into each other at the St. Jude Gala on April 13th. Natalia is currently an
Assistant Professor in Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
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Addakin Thomas '18
(Chatham University, below) was in Dallas with his lacrosse team. He ran into
Lexie Leite '17
who had also finished a career game of women's lacrosse at U of Dallas!
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Party on the Patio - SEN19R Brick Unveiling
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SEN19RS had the chance to get up close and personal with their bricks this month at our first Party on the Patio. We had families and students gathered as Head of School Stephen Livingston and
Mallory Jenkins '19
unveiled the bricks for the Class of 2019. They have left their mark on HC's Campus forever!
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Thank you Robbie Prejean '07!
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Robbie joined us on campus and hosted a great talk for our students on the importance of leadership and a strong work ethic. Focusing on these areas while also actively listening to the needs of the company leads to success and growth in the workplace, and in life!
He gave our Mustangs great advice on how to choose internships and being open to opportunities outside of your comfort zone. His adventure led him to a 4 year position in Dubai!
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A HUGE thank you to
David Stein '01
(pictured with his daughter, Jerusalem)
for generously donating his original piece of art from his gallery to our gala's auction. "
From Down Here" stands at six feet and his talent is evident when you see how he can take resin, mica pigments, enamels, and glitter on wood panel to create a masterpiece!
Our families loved seeing a graduate's work being celebrated and sold in the auction. And we had several alumni in attendance catching up with each other over dinner before busting a move on the dance floor at the After Party!
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Distinguished
Service Medal - Pastor Gregg Matte
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Houston Christian has a long-standing tradition of servant leadership. To be honored with the Distinguished Service Medal, the recipient must have a faithful connection to the school, live in a manner that promotes Houston Christian’s values, and demonstrate impactful and extraordinary service to the community, from the immediate neighborhood to international influence.
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Pastor Gregg Matte has served faithfully and tirelessly for 15 years while being a true leader of Houston Christian. Like Brother Bisagno, he works to connect Houston Christian to leaders throughout the community who will strengthen and grow the Kingdom. As a servant leader, Pastor Matte provides wise counsel, serves as a strong ambassador and represents our ideal as a Distinguished Service Award winner. We are blessed to count Gregg Matte as one of our community.
Pastor Gregg Matte joined the Houston Christian High School Board of Trustees in 2004 as a Member when he became the head pastor for Houston’s First Baptist Church. He followed in the footsteps of Brother John Bisagno, one of the inspirational founders of Houston Christian, HC Board Member and pastor of Houston’s First Baptist.
“Serving on the Houston Christian board has been a joy. I have witnessed firsthand God’s movement at the school and the incredible wisdom of other board members. Every time I am on campus for a board meeting or event I am always sharpened in my character, faith and intellect. Amazing people abound at Houston Christian! I am honored to be a part of the HCHS journey and... there’s more to come!”
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Mustang Challenge | May 11 |8 AM
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Show off your mad HC skills!
Save the date!
Sharpen your pencils, put on your thinking caps, and double knot your running shoes as you prepare to win at HC's annual Mustang Challenge! We have 2 alumni teams already - can we get 4 more?!
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I am a native Houstonian and work 4 miles from where I grew up. This will complete my 28th year at HC (combined with Northwest Academy years). I have a few favorite graduating classes, but would never, ever divulge them! I am still in touch with many HC and NWA graduates, mostly through Facebook. Alumni are welcome to email me at school or find me on Facebook.
My degrees are a B.S. in Education with teaching certification in Health and PE and M.Ed in Counseling, both from Stephen F. Austin State University. I completed post graduate studies at University of St. Thomas for certification as an Educational Diagnostician.
I found my passion and career goal as a senior in college because of the influence of a dynamic education professor who had also been a high school counselor. After completing my B.S. degree, I went directly into a Master's program for Counseling and learned for the first time since elementary school what it felt like to earn all A’s and love everything that was being taught. The difference maker in my life was God, which led to finding my passion and a career that has kept me enthused and growing for decades.
After teaching in Cy-Fair ISD, I worked as a Counselor at Northwest Academy, Second Baptist School, and again at Northwest Academy which transitioned to Houston Christian High School. I would rather live under a bridge than work anywhere but in a high school, particularly HC. I love to have fun at work, look for opportunities to laugh with teachers, students or staff and love helping kids find college(s) that “fit” them best. Apparently, I have a reputation for being very honest and speaking truth to students and parents. Interpret that as you may, but I believe it is a trait that has enabled me to make meaningful and long lasting connections with students. My dearest friends and connections over the span of “many years” have come through HC and have been one of the highlights of my life. I am BLESSED to work in a role that I love and I want all our students to find that role!
I have one daughter, Haylee Pearson Nelson (HC ‘07 and TAMU ‘11) who lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband, Ben. I love Mexican beach vacations, reading books on WW2, being outside, fishing (saltwater), and studying/applying God’s Word. I LOVE hot weather and hate anything below 70*. I LOVE dogs; NCIS, especially Gibbs; and chips with lots of salt---if I have to choose between chips or salt----give me salt! Random fact. I have learned to use a table saw and like to make things out of wood and still have all 10 fingers.
I've also learned ...Life is a lot more gray and not as black and white like I once believed.
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Jan Pearson
Alum Parent '07
Ms. Pearson is the Director of Counseling and College Guidance at Houston Christian. She is also a proud alumna from Stephen F. Austin State University! Ax'em!
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