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John Keenan — freshmen guys |
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works at National City Bank...has 3 kids and one on the way...got in trouble as a kid for riding down stairs on a the coffee table...likes hunting, golfing and fishing...once ate baloot (raw duck embryo)...is a youth leader because he likes to see both students and himself grow spiritually |
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Libby Couture — jr high girls |
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nursing student at Kettering College of Medical Arts...likes to vacation on the West Coast...likes to spending time with friends, reading, watching movies and crocheting...is a youth leader because she loves teens and wants to have an impact on their lives like her youth leaders did with her |
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Jason Edem — junior/senior guys |
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aerospace engineer at WPAFB...likes the Buffalo Bills, building things and golfing...drives a Porsche Boxster with a license play “EDEM UP”...wanted to be a cowboy when he grew up...is a youth leader because he likes hanging with all his guys |
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Alia Edem — junior/senior girls |
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first grade teacher at Pathway School...favorite gadget is her hair straightener...dream car is a black Honda Pilot...likes spending time with friends and family and sleeping...is a youth leader because it’s a good way to invest time and for the free food |
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Sarah Cooney — jr high girls |
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graduate student at the University of Dayton...doesn’t like sports...wants a chocolate fountain...has had 0.5 boyfriends...used to get in trouble for biting people...only has one pot in her kitchen...is a youth leader because she cares about teens and their relationship with God and because she is completely immature |
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Matt Comer — sophomore guys |
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works at Hoya Vision Care in the HR department...likes North Caroline basketball, video games, sports and reading...favorite cartoon is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...has had 11 girlfriends...is a youth leader because he wants to make a difference in somebody’s life and also for the money |
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Christina Comer — sophomore girls |
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first grade teacher at Dayton Christian...hates board games...likes to shop, spend time with Matt, and sleep...would like a personalized license plate that says “GtOfMyBt”...trips up and down stairs at school all the time...is a youth leader because there were older people there for her when she needed them so she wants to be available if students need her |
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Grace Gebert — junior/senior girls |
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senior international business major at Cedarville University...is engaged to Lamar...likes spending time with Lamar...has only had one boyfriend (Lamar)...most prized material possession is her engagement ring (given by Lamar)...is a youth leader so she and Lamar can serve together |
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Lamar King — junior/senior guys |
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senior accounting and finance major at Cedarville University...favorite TV show is “Saved by the Bell”...had his shorts pulled down by somebody in his high school gym class...likes playing the guitar, sports and spending time with Grace (see above)...wants a personalized license plate that says “thug4Christ”...is a youth leader because he wants to impact young men for the cause of Christ |
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Youth Leaders |
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The strength and depth of our youth ministry is built upon our team of dedicated volunteers. These youth leaders are crucial to the ministry because they genuinely care about teenagers and want to see them grow in their walk with Christ. There’s really only two qualifications to be a youth leader here: love God and love students! |
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF PHIL CRUZ |
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Phil was a dearly loved youth leader who went home to heaven on February 18, 2004 when he was killed in a car accident. We still feel the pain of this loss, but we know our job on earth is not done and those who know Jesus Christ personally will see Phil again! |
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Nancy Cruz—jr high girls |
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mom to 3 kids...favorite gadget is a wooden spoon...once got her books, bag and “everything” sprayed by a skunk and went to school not realizing it...likes, running, sports, making jewelry...wants to be the host for “What not to Wear”...is a youth leader because junior high is such a challenging time of life and she wants to challenge them to live for Christ |
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Eric Edem — jr high guys |
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office manager at WHBC...likes the Buffalo Bills, NASCAR, video games and reading...lived in Hawaii...dream job would be a sports radio host...worst memory as a youth leader is the rainy day at Cedar Point...is a youth leader because he likes to see the change in students through their teenager years and hopes to have an impact |
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Sam Hague — jr high guys |
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broadcasting major at Cedarville University...ate a penny as a child...collects Pez dispensers...likes to play guitar, video games, writing and watching movies...is a youth leader because he likes seeing boys mature into godly, manly men, also when he does something crazy grownups smile and say “oh he works with junior highers” |
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Matt & Krista Snyder |
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Matt & Krista recently moved to Colorado Springs where Matt is teaching at the Air Force Academy. We were sad to lose them as youth leaders, but we’re leaving their pictures up here so that when they come back they can pick up where they left off (hint, hint). |
