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)
Watch the Christmas Program on Channel 7 Christmas Eve & Day
Enjoy ‘The Song of Christmas’ by tuning in for one of the five broadcasts coming up Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on Channel 7.1 and 7.2. KTVB/KTFT (Channel 7.1) December 24th 10:35 pm – 11:35 pm December 25th 6:00 am – 7:00 am KTVB 24/7 (Channel 7.2 or cable channel 13) December 25th 5:00 am – 6:00 am December 25th 7:00 am – 8:00 am December 25th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm You are also invited to watch the program online. It is currently being edited, but will be available to watch soon. Check our Media Library page often as we add videos on a regular basis. DVDs of the Christmas Program will also be available. Stop by the school office to place your order. $5 each.
All Ambrose alumni are invited! Join us for the Alumni Lunch December 23rd
The Annual Ambrose Alumni Lunch is December 23rd at Ambrose at 11:30 am. Every year, we look forward to reuniting our Ambrose graduates and finding out what road the Lord has led them down since graduation. It is a wonderful time of reconnecting and reminiscing. Our sincere wish is that our alumni always feel welcome and know that they will forever be a part of the Ambrose family. This year marks 10 years since our first Ambrose graduates were handed their diplomas, and we are hoping to see some of our earliest graduates at the lunch. The lunch is free to all alumni. 11:30 am Doors open 12:00 pm Catered lunch Following lunch, several opportunities for fellowship will be offered. Alumni, please RSVP to office@theambroseschool.org. For questions, call Davies Owens at (208)323-3888 or KC Thowless (208) 284-0840 or thowlessk@gmail.com. We’re looking forward to seeing you again!
The Ambrose School presents: Romeo & Juliet
The Ambrose School High School Drama Team is proud to present Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. November 20 & 21 Doors open at 6:30 pm; Curtain at 7:00 pm Tickets are $5 individual, or $20 per family at the door Live Stream available at theambroseschool.org, click on “MEDIA” Join us for a night of revelry as the high school drama team stages one of The Bard’s finest! Doors open at 6:30 pm, so come early and enter our raffle for the Best Seat in the House or enjoy refreshments and music before curtain time. We will have two raffles for the Best Seat in the House: one is for deluxe couch seating right up front with a few friends of your choosing; the second is for a comfy recliner. Both raffles include refreshments. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare asks the question, “What is Love?” through the story of two star-crossed lovers from feuding families and a meddling friar who is in way over his head. Come one! Come all! Invite family and friends to enjoy this classic tale! If you can’t come in person, watch the live stream at theambroseschool.org, click on “MEDIA.”
Fathers Prayer Group meets Friday, November 20th
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, November 20th, 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
