Author: Molly Blakeman

Thanks, Coach!

After this season, Ken Hosier will be stepping down as Head Coach of our men’s basketball program. Ken has accepted an expanded role as chair of our growing science department. He will continue to work closely with upper school instructor Sarah Westcott to develop and implement a comprehensive K-6 science curriculum for our grammar school. Ken is also in the process of becoming one of our own master teachers, a designation that includes mentoring and advising fellow teachers. In addition, as one of the finest science instructors within the growing classical Christian movement, we plan for him to join the Alcuin Society of Fellows where he can continue to share his expertise nationally. Lastly, we will continue to support him as he pursues an M.S. or a PhD in Chemistry. Ken has taken our athletic program from its very beginnings—the years in our old Garden City carpeted gym—all the way to the heights of the Idaho state tournament these last years. Under his guidance we are blessed to have one of the premier men’s programs in the entire state. We would like to thank Ken for his twelve years of service to our basketball program and congratulate him on his expanded role and duties. __________________________________________________________________________ THE BROTHERHOOD & THE FIVE “The Five” are the basketball team’s corporate priorities. These priorities were instituted by Coach Hosier, and represent our team’s loyalties listed in order of most important to least important. God: We are to glorify God in all that we do (1st Corinthians 10:31) Family: We represent our family above our friends and school School: The need for unity at our school is paramount Brotherhood: We play as a team and sharpen each other as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17) Self: We are to be humble and have servant hearts in all things FROM A STUDENT: “Mr. Hosier has blessed my high school career throughout my years at Ambrose. Each year he devotes countless hours of his personal time to each of his students. He has been my mentor and teacher for six years now, and has coached me in basketball for four years. Over the years, Mr Hosier has made me a wiser man. He has fed my passion for the sciences as my basketball coach, mentor and teacher. He has cultivated my understanding of hard work and selfless service while exemplifying Christ in all that he does. He is a wholly committed father, husband, mentor, teacher, coach and friend. The positive mark he has left on my life will never fade, and his example will remain in my memory always.” — Reagan Good, Senior

Ambrose senior’s video entered in national competition

Ambrose senior Matt Walsh’s video, “Savings Illustrated,” has been chosen by local sponsor, Zions Bank to compete in the American Bankers Association’s “Lights, Camera, Save!” national contest. The winner of the contest will receive $5,000. Matt used the “whiteboard video” style to illustrate and narrate many of the reasons it’s important to save money and to make wise choices now to have a more secure future. Videos will be judged by a panel of experts and a winner announced the last week of February which is America Saves Week. Way to go, Matt!

Archer Spirit Day is Friday, January 8th

Let’s show our boys and girls basketball teams and coaches a little love this Friday! Students and staff can wear jeans and Ambrose spirit gear to school this Friday, January 8th. That evening, three of our basketball teams will be playing at home against the Compass Aviators: 4:30 pm – JV Boys 6:00 pm – Varsity Girls 7:30 pm – Varsity Boys ATTIRE GUIDELINES FOR SPIRIT DAY: Clean, hole free, appropriate jeans, please. Tennis shoes and closed toe shoes are acceptable. No high heels, please. Any present or past logo wear shirts and school uniform shirts are acceptable. No House shirts, please. As always, school uniforms are acceptable as well. If you need a new logo wear shirt, stop by the Uniform & Logo Wear Store on Thursday between 1 – 3:30 pm to see what shirts we have on hand. In the past, we have required $1 for students to wear jeans. We are NOT requiring this on Friday – please just wear your Ambrose gear to support our Archer teams – THANK YOU! LIVE STREAM FOR VARSITY GAMES Let out of town friends and family know that they can watch the boys’ game online and we are hoping to live stream the girls’ game as well (Check Thursday’s Office Notes for an update). Go to theambroseschool.org and click on ‘MEDIA’ to access the livestream area. AFTER-GAME DANCE All 7th – 12th grade students and any Ambrose alumni are invited to stay for a dance immediately following the game on Friday. Admission is $5 and pizza and drinks will be provided.

Washington Nationals pitcher Blake Treinen to speak at Exordium January 13th

We are excited to welcome professional baseball player, Blake Treinen, to our school to speak to our Upper School students at Exordium on January 13th. Blake is the husband of Katie Treinen, who previously coached our girls basketball teams. To understand why we wanted to have Blake speak, just read this excerpt from The Washington Post: Washington Nationals’ Blake Treinen takes slow road to throwing fastballs in majors By Adam Kilgore June 2, 2014 Blake Treinen walked into the baseball office at the University of Arkansas and asked to speak with Coach Dave Van Horn. He’s not in today, the secretary told Treinen. Out recruiting. Treinen had come this far, from a map-dot town in eastern Kansas, and he only wanted a chance. He replied he could wait for an assistant instead. Minutes after Treinen took a seat, Van Horn walked past the waiting room and into his office. “Wasn’t that him?” Treinen asked. “No,” the secretary said. “That wasn’t him.” Treinen knew it was. Still, he stayed. Another few minutes passed, and an assistant emerged. He knew Treinen’s history, how he had thrown 79-mph fastballs for his small-town Kansas high school, how he pitched on the junior varsity at an NAIA college, how he now wanted to try out as a walk-on at a Southeastern Conference power. “If we let you try out,” the assistant told Treinen, “we’d have to let the whole state of Arkansas try out.” Six years have passed since Treinen walked out of the office. Last weekend, he sat in the visitors dugout at PNC Park and laughed at what has happened since. Currently a rotation replacement for Gio Gonzalez, Treinen throws 98-mph sinking fastballs for the Washington Nationals. Treinen, 25, took a winding path to the major leagues from Osage City, Kan., through three colleges and countless roadblocks, aided by a blend of small-town connections, genetic fortune, relentless work, unwavering determination and unshakable belief. “It’s an amazing story,” his college coach said. “I think Disney could make a movie on it in 10 years.” KEEP READING BLAKE’S STORY… PHOTO: Jun 7, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Blake Treinen (64) throws the ball in the 1st inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Liu-USA TODAY Sports

All Ambrose fathers are invited to Fathers’ Prayer Friday, January 15th

Ambrose fathers meet once a month during the school year to pray for the needs of our school. Won’t you join us? We meet again Friday, January 15th, beginning at 7:45 a.m. For all Ambrose fathers: We are all busy, yet we are men who know that God’s sustaining presence is critical in our personal, professional and school lives. What is most essential to keeping the Ambrose School on track is prayer. (James 5:16 –prayer of righteous men is both powerful and effective). Please join us on the 3rd Friday morning of each month. Coffee and breakast provided. All Ambrose fathers are welcome and encouraged to come. The opportunity for prayer and fellowship with other Ambrose fathers will be a blessing to you individually and a great benefit to our school community. 7:45 am – 8:30 am in the library Fresh coffee, breakfast, and fellowship with other Ambrose men. 7:55 am – 8:10 am Short devotional thought 8:10 am – 8:30 am Open group prayer for specific school needs, plus a time of praise and thanks. 8:30 am On time dismissal to get on the road to work. Questions? Want to help? Contact: Davies Owens dowens@theambroseschool.org

Nine Ambrose students participating in Lincoln Day on February 18th

On Thursday, February 18th, nine Ambrose students will recite the Gettysburg address during the Lincoln Day Banquet. Ambrose students have participated throughout the years of this Idaho celebration. President Lincoln was instrumental in creating the Idaho terrority and establishing our great state. The banquet will be held at Boise Centre on the Grove beginning at 6:00 pm. More information and tickets available on the Ada County Lincoln Day Association website.

Cheer on the Archers at the Centennial New Year’s Basketball Bash

Cheer on the Archers over break! Centennial New Year’s Basketball Bash December 31 – January 2 Their first game is Thursday, December 31st at 8:00 am against Centennial at the J.A. Albertson Activity Center on the College of Idaho campus. See this tournament bracket for more details. The Archers took home the trophy at the Nampa Christian Tournament. Let’s cheer them on and help them do it again! There are more boys and girls games coming up. Check these schedules and come to a game: Girls Basketball Schedule 2015-16 (pdf) Boys Varsity Basketball Schedule 2015-16 (pdf)