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Ainsley Peterson - Class of 2022


Ainsley was part of our Class of 2022, and we are excited to catch up with her!

Since her recent graduation from MCHS, Ainsley went on to Arizona State University and is studying towards her BA in Sports Business and BS in Finance.  She is projected to graduate from ASU in May 2026.

On a personal note, Ainsley and her family made a move back to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Congratulations, Ainsley, on all of your accomplishments since your 2022 MCHS graduation - we are so proud of you, and your legacy with Maranatha Christian Schools and Superintendent Award Recipients!  Thank you for sharing your life's highlights with us!
 

Isabelle Monroy - Class of 2021


 Isabelle was part of our Class of 2021, and we are excited to catch up with her since graduation from MCHS. 

Isabelle went on to Baylor University to study towards her BBA Accounting, BBA Management Information Systems, and Master of Accountancy.  She was selected as a Hispanic Scholarship Fund scholar in 2021 and 2022. Isabelle is projected to graduate from Baylor in May 2025.

Using her Superintendent Award Scholarship funds she received from MCHS, Isabelle was able to put it towards her study abroad trip in Sydney Australia!

Congratulations, Isabelle, on all of your accomplishments since your 2021 MCHS graduation - we are so proud of you!  And thank you for sharing your life's highlights with us!

Katie (Guldner) Schwind - Class of 2020

 Katie was part of our Class of 2020, a "Lifer" - attending Maranatha Christian Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade.  Katie has been busy these past years since graduation from MCHS, and we are thrilled to catch up with her!

After high school, Katie went on to Purdue University in Indiana to study Mass and Media Communication, with a minor in Organizational Leadership with an Entrepreneurship Certificate.  Katie has been on President's Honor Roll all semesters, earned a 4.0 Spring 2022 semester, and currently the President of her Christian club, The Navigators. Also, no small feat, Katie will be graduating from Purdue early, in May 2023 - wow!  

On a personal note, Katie married Aaron Schwind in July of 2022, is working and the Shift-Lead at Chick-Fil-A.

Congratulations, Katie, on all of your accomplishments since your 2020 MCHS graduation - we are so proud of you!  And thank you for sharing your life's highlights with us!

Justin Stout - Class of 2019


Justin was part of our Class of 2019, and we are thrilled to catch up with him since his graduation from MCHS.

After high school, Justin went on to study Computer Science: Cyber Security at Liberty University.  He is projected to receive his degree in Spring of 2025.  Justin is currently in AFROTC, and he says he is, "...loving life and pursuing the Lord!"

Congratulations, Justin, on all of your accomplishments since your 2019 MCHS graduation - we are so proud of you!  And thank you for your service in AFROTC, and sharing your life's highlights with us, God bless!

Jessica Xu - Class of 2017


Jessica was part of our Class of 2017, and was a "Lifer" - attending Maranatha Christian Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade! Jessica has been busy these past years since graduation from MCHS, and we are thrilled to catch up with her!

After high school, Jessica went on to Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study Mechanical Engineering and received her Bachelor of Science in 2021.  After MIT, Jessica then went on to Carnegie Mellon University, and is currently studying to receive her Dual Master of Science degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Engineering & Technology Innovation Management in 2023.

Jessica has a spirit of 'giving back', and shared that she is happy to come back to MCS to speak to our current students who are interested in mechanical/biomedical engineering, medical devices, MIT, etc.  Our PLTW and College and Guidance Departments are thrilled to hear that!

Congratulations, Jessica, on all of your accomplishments since your 2017 MCHS graduation - we are so proud of you!  And thank you for sharing your life's highlights with us, God bless!

Jake Bronson - Class of 2016

 
Jake was part of our Class of 2016, and was a "Lifer" - attending Maranatha Christian Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade.  We are thrilled to catch up with him since his graduation from MCHS!

After high school, Jake went on to receive his BA in International Studies and Master's of Public Service and Administration from Texas A&M University (The Bush School) in May of 2020.  He is currently employed in his field of study.

On a personal note, Josh is married and he and his wife are enjoying their lives in North Carolina.

Congratulations, Jake, on all of your accomplishments since your 2016 MCHS graduation - we are so proud of you!  And thank you for sharing your life's highlights with us, God bless!

Madeline (Gwaltney) Martin - Class of 2015


Madelene was part of our Class of 2015, and has been busy these past since graduation from MCHS.

After high school, she went on to Liberty University to study and receive her Bachelors of Science in Family and Child Development in May 2018.  Madelene then went on to complete her M.A. in Human Services Counseling in August 2019.  She was awarded the Highest Academic Achievement award for her school (Family and Child Development) in her undergrad work.  Madelene shares, "Maranatha helped prepare me for the academic rigor that was presented at the university level."

On a personal note, Madelene married Logan Martin in July of 2018, and they moved to North Carolina in 2020.  Shortly after that, she opened her birth and postpartum doula business.  Madelene shares that she and Logan are expanding both her business and their family - they are expecting a boy due in January 2023, and they could not be more excited!

Congratulations, Madelene, on all of your accomplishments since your 2015 MCHS graduation - we are so proud of you!  And thank you for sharing your life's highlights with us, and prayers and blessings upon your soon-to-be addition to your family!

Hayden Wisniewski - Class of 2014

 
Hayden was part of our Class of 2014, and check out what he has been up to since his graduation from MCHS!

After high school graduation, Hayden went on to study Physics at Whitworth in Spokane, WA.  He received his Bachelor of Science from Whitworth in 2018, and is now studying for his PhD in Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona, with a 2023 projected graduation date.   Hayden is currently employed in his field of studies. 

On a personal note, Hayden got married to Lauren Dierkes in 2022 - congratulations to the both of them! And from their second photo, they look like they enjoy adventures!

Fun fact: for his Eagle Scout project in 2012, Hayden designed, built and installed the iconic wooden benches just outside our Courtyard gates.  Hundreds upon hundreds of parents, students and staff have enjoyed sitting upon these over these past 10 years!  Thank you, Hayden, the gift that keeps on giving!

Congratulations, Hayden, on all of your accomplishments since your 2014 graduation from MCHS!  And may God continue to bless you & Lauren!

Joshua Ledgerwood - Class of 2013


Josh was part of our Class of 2013, and we are thrilled to catch up with him since his graduation from MCHS.

After high school, Josh went on to study Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  He received his degree in June of 2017 and is currently employed in his field of studies.  His work has taken him to various places, and the second photo highlights a recent work trip to Korea.

On a personal note, Josh is married and he and his wife have a little boy. They are all smiles attending a Padres game back in August when in town to visit family!

In a spirit of 'giving back' Josh welcomes opportunities to help our current seniors with college and career prep - thank you so much!

Congratulations, Josh, on all of your accomplishments since your 2013 MCHS graduation - we are so proud of you!  And thank you for sharing your life's highlights with us, God bless!

Chloe (Spinato) Lightner - Class of 2012


Chloe was part of our Class of 2012, and has been busy these past years since graduation from MCHS.  

After high school, she went on to study and receive her Bachelors of Science in Business Marketing with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies in 2016.  Chloe went on to complete her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West in December of 2021, achieving Magna Cum Laude Honors in both her undergrad and graduate degrees, and also the recipient of Life West "Love" award at her 2021 graduation.

Chloe is currently Doctor of Chiropractic, practicing at her father's office in San Diego. 
 
On a personal note, Chloe married Gavin Lightner in July of 2020, and completed a 70.3 ironman race  {WOW} !  She also mentioned that she is planning on celebrating the MCHS 10-year Class Reunion  ~ we look forward to some photos from that celebration - please Tag us!

Congratulations, Chloe, on all of your accomplishments since your 2012 MCHS graduation - we are so proud of you!  And thank you for sharing your life's highlights with us, God bless!