Graduating Seniors – We Salute You.
We are proud to present the 2023 WHO Graduates!
The Class of 2023
Tobi Johnson
Tobi, from the moment you were born to the beautiful young woman you are now, we have never been more proud of you. Little did we know what fierce spark you possessed! That spirit has driven you to dance, laugh, read, question, play music, and hold the hand of a hurting friend. We are overjoyed as we watch God’s amazing plan unfold in your life. While The other toddlers in Sunday school were all sitting in a circle, you were standing on the table. Keep standing out Tobi, we love you.
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Tobi, from the moment you were born to the beautiful young woman you are now, we have never been more proud of you. Little did we know what fierce spark you possessed! That spirit has driven you to dance, laugh, read, question, play music, and hold the hand of a hurting friend. We are overjoyed as we watch God’s amazing plan unfold in your life. While The other toddlers in Sunday school were all sitting in a circle, you were standing on the table. Keep standing out Tobi, we love you.
Barnabeas Ethan Hadjes
Barnabeas Ethan Hadjes is passionate about business and entrepreneurship. He loves helping people in need. He served as the Pierce College club senator and enjoyed his role helping student clubs succeed. He has earned the distinguished rank of Eagle through Boy Scouts. We are so proud of Barnabeas and the enthusiasm and creativity he brings to every new venture. We’re excited to see the great things his heart and mind will accomplish in the future.
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Barnabeas Ethan Hadjes is passionate about business and entrepreneurship. He loves helping people in need. He served as the Pierce College club senator and enjoyed his role helping student clubs succeed. He has earned the distinguished rank of Eagle through Boy Scouts. We are so proud of Barnabeas and the enthusiasm and creativity he brings to every new venture. We’re excited to see the great things his heart and mind will accomplish in the future.
Ryan John Fecarotta
Ryan plans to attend Seattle Pacific University in the fall, where he’ll study computer science and linguistics. Ryan is a wonderful combination of bad puns, all the best strategies, and deep compassion. Give him five minutes and he’ll convince you that Fencing is the best sport, that everyone should read Tolkien’s Silmarillion, and that we should all become multilingual. Ryan is a delight to his family and friends, and we could not be more proud. We love you, Ryan!
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Ryan plans to attend Seattle Pacific University in the fall, where he’ll study computer science and linguistics. Ryan is a wonderful combination of bad puns, all the best strategies, and deep compassion. Give him five minutes and he’ll convince you that Fencing is the best sport, that everyone should read Tolkien’s Silmarillion, and that we should all become multilingual. Ryan is a delight to his family and friends, and we could not be more proud. We love you, Ryan!
Sonya Cappello
Sonya, it has been a privilege to watch you grow into a capable young woman. You have much to be proud of, such as mastering some difficult college classes, co-captaining a high school varsity softball team, and working part time while completing still more subjects at home. You have more than earned this diploma and we are excited to what the Lord has in store for you! We pray in all your ways you will acknowledge Him. We love you.
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Sonya, it has been a privilege to watch you grow into a capable young woman. You have much to be proud of, such as mastering some difficult college classes, co-captaining a high school varsity softball team, and working part time while completing still more subjects at home. You have more than earned this diploma and we are excited to what the Lord has in store for you! We pray in all your ways you will acknowledge Him. We love you.
Claire Colerick
I could not have imagined when we began this journey homeschooling for Kindergarten that the day would come where you would be graduating. Claire Elisabeth Colerick, you are my sunshine. Your wit and wonder have made being your teacher one of my life's greatest joys. Your heart and humor have made the world a better place. I am so proud of you, and look forward to watching you to continue to shine. Love, Mom
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I could not have imagined when we began this journey homeschooling for Kindergarten that the day would come where you would be graduating. Claire Elisabeth Colerick, you are my sunshine. Your wit and wonder have made being your teacher one of my life's greatest joys. Your heart and humor have made the world a better place. I am so proud of you, and look forward to watching you to continue to shine. Love, Mom
Alex Oliver
"Alex, we are so proud of all you have accomplished, and all you will accomplish in this life. You've shown resilience, perseverance, and true character in all you've already overcome. In just under 2 weeks, we'll celebrate your college graduation with an Associate of Arts degree in Network Operations & System Security. We are so honored to be your parents. You are loved beyond measure, and we are so very proud of you. "
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"Alex, we are so proud of all you have accomplished, and all you will accomplish in this life. You've shown resilience, perseverance, and true character in all you've already overcome. In just under 2 weeks, we'll celebrate your college graduation with an Associate of Arts degree in Network Operations & System Security. We are so honored to be your parents. You are loved beyond measure, and we are so very proud of you. "
Kaden Michael Stevens
Kaden Michael Stevens is a talented young man with a big heart and a captivating personality. He enjoys hanging out with friends and encouraging them in their ventures. He is passionate about music and writing. Kaden does well at anything he sets his mind to. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Green River College. We are so proud of Kaden and all he has accomplished and will accomplish; with God all things are possible!
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Kaden Michael Stevens is a talented young man with a big heart and a captivating personality. He enjoys hanging out with friends and encouraging them in their ventures. He is passionate about music and writing. Kaden does well at anything he sets his mind to. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Green River College. We are so proud of Kaden and all he has accomplished and will accomplish; with God all things are possible!
Mercedes Faith Van Stralen
Sadie, you’ve filled our home with bubbly laughter & joy your whole life. You’re a girl of many gifts: painting, singing, playing any instrument you set your mind to, gathering & leading others. You live your life with purpose & aren’t afraid of hard work. We’ve watched you humble yourself & trust Jesus with your whole life. We’re so proud! Draw close to Jesus. Write all the songs. Sing them to the world. Let the joy of the Lord pour out of you! We’re watching your future with excitement!
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Sadie, you’ve filled our home with bubbly laughter & joy your whole life. You’re a girl of many gifts: painting, singing, playing any instrument you set your mind to, gathering & leading others. You live your life with purpose & aren’t afraid of hard work. We’ve watched you humble yourself & trust Jesus with your whole life. We’re so proud! Draw close to Jesus. Write all the songs. Sing them to the world. Let the joy of the Lord pour out of you! We’re watching your future with excitement!
Mason Jamal Higgs
Mason, you have grown into such an amazing young man. We are beyond proud of you. Know that you can accomplish and achieve any goal you set your mind to. Faith, hope and love will guide you. Be brave, be encouraged, love yourself, show love to others, have faith, give yourself grace, and know that it’s okay not to be okay. Find your tribe and keep them close. Each day is precious. Live it to the fullest. We love you buddy!
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Mason, you have grown into such an amazing young man. We are beyond proud of you. Know that you can accomplish and achieve any goal you set your mind to. Faith, hope and love will guide you. Be brave, be encouraged, love yourself, show love to others, have faith, give yourself grace, and know that it’s okay not to be okay. Find your tribe and keep them close. Each day is precious. Live it to the fullest. We love you buddy!
Isabel Marie Pope
Isabel has always had a love of learning. Her example of dedication, bravery, and hard work has inspired her entire family. She has been blessed with many gifts and talents, and we are excited to see her continue expanding those talents in the future. She has, and will, accomplish anything she sets her mind to. As parents, we are so grateful for her faith in Jesus Christ, her kind heart, and helpful spirit. We love you, Isabel!
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Isabel has always had a love of learning. Her example of dedication, bravery, and hard work has inspired her entire family. She has been blessed with many gifts and talents, and we are excited to see her continue expanding those talents in the future. She has, and will, accomplish anything she sets her mind to. As parents, we are so grateful for her faith in Jesus Christ, her kind heart, and helpful spirit. We love you, Isabel!
Cooper Meek
We are so proud to be here celebrating your graduation today. You have been brave enough to choose your own path for education and it has been a great joy to share that journey with you. You are a young man with a bright future. Your dedication to friends and family, curiosity about how things work, love for travel and learning, and commitment to stay true to yourself will take you anywhere you want to go! We love you Cooper!
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We are so proud to be here celebrating your graduation today. You have been brave enough to choose your own path for education and it has been a great joy to share that journey with you. You are a young man with a bright future. Your dedication to friends and family, curiosity about how things work, love for travel and learning, and commitment to stay true to yourself will take you anywhere you want to go! We love you Cooper!
Daisy Deleen Ogle
Daisy has been homeschooled since the 1st grade. She has been accepted to UPS w/ the Deans scholarship. She will be starting in Aug. with the hopes to create a charity to help her college community. Daisy started her own charity in the 4th grade for animals in need. And has helped animals and 1000's of people with her efforts in the community. "Always plant trees we will never sit under." Daisy plans on going into law and criminology. We are so proud of her
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Daisy has been homeschooled since the 1st grade. She has been accepted to UPS w/ the Deans scholarship. She will be starting in Aug. with the hopes to create a charity to help her college community. Daisy started her own charity in the 4th grade for animals in need. And has helped animals and 1000's of people with her efforts in the community. "Always plant trees we will never sit under." Daisy plans on going into law and criminology. We are so proud of her
George Prize Orlando
George is a hard-working visionary young man. He has taken on earning his Associate degree while completing high school, to which we are exceedingly proud! While maintaining his studies he holds down a physically demanding job, serves in his local church, and is forever an optimistic encourager to everyone. George plans to pursue a Music Industry Major at George Fox University this fall. It has been an incredible joy being his teacher from the first moments of learning to this great day!
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George is a hard-working visionary young man. He has taken on earning his Associate degree while completing high school, to which we are exceedingly proud! While maintaining his studies he holds down a physically demanding job, serves in his local church, and is forever an optimistic encourager to everyone. George plans to pursue a Music Industry Major at George Fox University this fall. It has been an incredible joy being his teacher from the first moments of learning to this great day!
Luke Byrd
Luke, we are so very proud of your accomplishments, but more importantly, we are proud of your inquisitive mind and humble character. You epitomize the Chickasaw Core Values of: servant leadership, perseverance, and integrity. May God bless your journey at Harvard University next year. Know your family loves you very much and will always support you in all your dreams.
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Luke, we are so very proud of your accomplishments, but more importantly, we are proud of your inquisitive mind and humble character. You epitomize the Chickasaw Core Values of: servant leadership, perseverance, and integrity. May God bless your journey at Harvard University next year. Know your family loves you very much and will always support you in all your dreams.
Noah Gilbert
Noah, the anticipation of you taking your first breath filled me with the same feeling I have now watching you take your first step into your adult life. My favorite son, you have brought so much joy to our family. In this next phase of life we encourage you to take chances and always bet on yourself. We are extremely proud of you, thankful to have you and will always support you in your endeavors. Cheers to you and all you will accomplish from this day forward! Congratulations, you did it! Love Mom, Dad, Charise and Zakai.
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Noah, the anticipation of you taking your first breath filled me with the same feeling I have now watching you take your first step into your adult life. My favorite son, you have brought so much joy to our family. In this next phase of life we encourage you to take chances and always bet on yourself. We are extremely proud of you, thankful to have you and will always support you in your endeavors. Cheers to you and all you will accomplish from this day forward! Congratulations, you did it! Love Mom, Dad, Charise and Zakai.
Keean Lane
We never thought we'd be on this journey with you but it has been wonderful teaching you through homeschooling the past 6 years. You've both grown and learned a lot during this time. It's a pleasure to watch you with what's important to you: building, reading, church, and Emma. We're so proud of you and we can't wait to see what God has in store for you and your future!
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We never thought we'd be on this journey with you but it has been wonderful teaching you through homeschooling the past 6 years. You've both grown and learned a lot during this time. It's a pleasure to watch you with what's important to you: building, reading, church, and Emma. We're so proud of you and we can't wait to see what God has in store for you and your future!
Naomi Prince
Our precious Naomi has been a blessing from the day she was born, full of energy, laughter, talent, determination, and love. She has excelled in academics and in athletics. She competed in Level 8 Junior Olympic gymnastics and achieved numerous event and all-around titles, was the 2022 High School State Champion in Diving, has successfully completed a rigorous classical high school education, and most importantly has grown in her love and obedience to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Our precious Naomi has been a blessing from the day she was born, full of energy, laughter, talent, determination, and love. She has excelled in academics and in athletics. She competed in Level 8 Junior Olympic gymnastics and achieved numerous event and all-around titles, was the 2022 High School State Champion in Diving, has successfully completed a rigorous classical high school education, and most importantly has grown in her love and obedience to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Katherine Rose Nelson
Katherine - Katie Rose - has spent her high school years heavily involved in church, serving as nanny to a much-loved little cousin, and helping her family during a challenging time. She has a heart of service, a deep faith, love of learning languages, and a gift for art. Her plans after high school focus on becoming an MRI Tech.
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Katherine - Katie Rose - has spent her high school years heavily involved in church, serving as nanny to a much-loved little cousin, and helping her family during a challenging time. She has a heart of service, a deep faith, love of learning languages, and a gift for art. Her plans after high school focus on becoming an MRI Tech.
Tavia Calquhoun
Tavia our pippo! standing here with you today overwhelmed with the blessing of who God designed you unique and perfect.In a world that moves fast, slowing down became important for you . You graduate with a spirit that is sensitive to so much around you, a gift of caring has blossomed with animals and we are excited to see what this will be in your future endeavors. From greatest showman you are who you're meant to be, this is you, look out here you come, make no apologies, be brave this is you
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Tavia our pippo! standing here with you today overwhelmed with the blessing of who God designed you unique and perfect.In a world that moves fast, slowing down became important for you . You graduate with a spirit that is sensitive to so much around you, a gift of caring has blossomed with animals and we are excited to see what this will be in your future endeavors. From greatest showman you are who you're meant to be, this is you, look out here you come, make no apologies, be brave this is you
Logan Grass
Son, brother, adventurer, master diver, gamer, writer, artist, friend... all of these titles fall short of the heart of who you are. You are smart and kind. You make us laugh. You make us proud with your love for the Lord and your family. You inspire us with your determination, passion, and bravery. As you finish these many long years of education, we have every confidence that God has amazing things in store for our amazing son.
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Son, brother, adventurer, master diver, gamer, writer, artist, friend... all of these titles fall short of the heart of who you are. You are smart and kind. You make us laugh. You make us proud with your love for the Lord and your family. You inspire us with your determination, passion, and bravery. As you finish these many long years of education, we have every confidence that God has amazing things in store for our amazing son.
Samara Davis
Samara we are so proud of the accomplishments you have had throughout your life. As you look into the future and strive towards your goals, we have faith that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. May God guide and bless the journey on which you are about to enter. We are so very proud of the woman you are and the professional you will become. Love you so very much, Mom & Dad.
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Samara we are so proud of the accomplishments you have had throughout your life. As you look into the future and strive towards your goals, we have faith that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. May God guide and bless the journey on which you are about to enter. We are so very proud of the woman you are and the professional you will become. Love you so very much, Mom & Dad.
Gino Sanchez
We are so very proud of the young man Gino has become. He has had some major hurdles to get through and he managed to get over them with grit and determination. He has worked so hard the last few years and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this major accomplishment of his. It has been so fun to watch him grow in his education and we know he will exceed at whatever he puts his mind to. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for him. We love you, Gino!
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We are so very proud of the young man Gino has become. He has had some major hurdles to get through and he managed to get over them with grit and determination. He has worked so hard the last few years and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this major accomplishment of his. It has been so fun to watch him grow in his education and we know he will exceed at whatever he puts his mind to. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for him. We love you, Gino!
David Kristian Howland
David, we are so proud of the amazing young man you’ve become. You are creative, ambitious, full of kindness, have an adventurous spirit and a fantastic sense of humor. You have worked hard throughout your home school journey and you have accomplished so much! We know that God has a special plan for you and we are excited to see what your future holds!
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David, we are so proud of the amazing young man you’ve become. You are creative, ambitious, full of kindness, have an adventurous spirit and a fantastic sense of humor. You have worked hard throughout your home school journey and you have accomplished so much! We know that God has a special plan for you and we are excited to see what your future holds!
Joaquin Vazquez
"Joaquin, words cannot begin to express just how proud we are to be standing here honoring your determination and perseverance. Over these past years we have watched you develop such discipline and drive as you chased your dreams, and accomplished your goals. We are excited to watch you take on this next chapter full of basketball and college experiences. Your adventure has only just begun, and always remember.... Don't just fly, SOAR! We love you"
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"Joaquin, words cannot begin to express just how proud we are to be standing here honoring your determination and perseverance. Over these past years we have watched you develop such discipline and drive as you chased your dreams, and accomplished your goals. We are excited to watch you take on this next chapter full of basketball and college experiences. Your adventure has only just begun, and always remember.... Don't just fly, SOAR! We love you"
Victoria Christine Ulrich
"Tori, from the moment the doctor announced, “it’s a girl”, you made our family better. You added unicorns and pointe shoes to Legos and Hot Wheels. You are adored and loved by your family for who you have become. Along your path to this day, you’ve discovered so much that has enriched all the lives around you. You are intelligent, compassionate, and gifted with an artistic soul. Dancer, choreographer, musician, artist, and writer. What will you add next?"
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"Tori, from the moment the doctor announced, “it’s a girl”, you made our family better. You added unicorns and pointe shoes to Legos and Hot Wheels. You are adored and loved by your family for who you have become. Along your path to this day, you’ve discovered so much that has enriched all the lives around you. You are intelligent, compassionate, and gifted with an artistic soul. Dancer, choreographer, musician, artist, and writer. What will you add next?"