The Crossing School located about one mile east of Frankfort is a place where area High School students can go to exchange a challenging, even struggling life for a new, fresh, hopeful and promising one.
The Crossing Christian High School annual banquet is held annually to celebrate the mission of the Crossing and raise funds for future operations and growth. About 210 people attended the banquet Tuesday evening catered by Angry Donkey at the Edward Jones building at the Clinton County Fairgrounds.
The mission of the Crossing is “Empowering struggling students to become contributing members of their communities through academics, job training, and faith-based character education.”
Special recognition was given to Carol Dupler’s family for a generous gift left to the Crossing. The Crossing School and its mission held a special place in Carol Dupler’s heart. Evening sponsors and table sponsors were also recognized.
The evening was filled with testimonials from a thankful Grandparent, a former student now engaged in pursing a career in childcare and powerful cardboard testimonies from several students.
The Keynote speaker was Dr. Chuck Dietzen, MD. Dietzen is a strong advocate for the mission of the crossing and has a medical career with footprints in Afghanistan, India, Haiti, Ecuador, Central America, China and medical practice in the United States. Dietzen’s message underscored the message of servant leadership where “leaders eat last.” Dietzen had the opportunity to meet and serve with Mother Theresa, who’s philosophy was “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”
Dietzen wrote a book “Pint-sized Prophets: Inspirational Moments that taught me we are all born to be healers.” Experiences taught him that healing is often mutual for the healer and healed alike, and tremendous lessons about hope and healing can be found among the children who are treated.
Master of Ceremonies Shan Sheridan challenged the gathering to rally around the challenges facing The Crossing. The school needs to serve even more students and raise funds to match the mission of the Crossing. To be clear, the mission of the Crossing is linked directly and unabashedly to the teaching and heart of Christ and this distinction makes the Crossing a unique alternative in the education landscape throughout the region. The Crossing approach can result in profound positive change witnessed by the cardboard testimonies seen at the banquet and a graduation rate often at or exceeding 90 percent.
For questions about The Crossing enrollment contact Site Director Danielle Goad at 765-242-6362.
