We have a young scholar in our midst who promises to be a real super-star someday. The young man I am so impressed with is Christian Krupp. He is modest and would not ordinarily "blow his own horn", but his academic abilities in Mathematics won him a placement in the Math Camp that the University of Washington sponsors every summer for outstanding High School Juniors throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Christian was selected as one of only 90 students to participate in a month- long intensive learning environment so that he could get an advanced feel for what college life is all about.   He lived in a dorm with a roommate (a new friend) and did lots of homework and special projects. He was also keeping current for high school classes that he was enrolled in for the summer. There were daily seminars and classes that he participated in on campus. "Burning the midnight oil" became a part of his life.

Christian was given the opportunity to take some special field trips. He visited the Nintendo campus, the Museum of Flight and some other pretty cool places. He attended a Mariners game and his dorm room was "the hangout room" because that's where all the snacks and goodies were. He learned a lot of new math jokes, too.

Christian's dedication to special assignments here at our church is something that I am very grateful for. He has been one of my slide specialists that have so faithfully presented our Worship slides on Sunday mornings. His quiet, steady manner and attention to detail is something that I treasure. Over past summers, he was one of the young men who kept the VBS participants wanting more and more as he participated in their daily skits and helped to conduct the recreation events for the kids. He also filled other roles as VBS had a need. As Christian moves toward his college career and adult life he will be an asset wherever he goes, whatever he undertakes. We love you Christian and we are grateful that you are a warrior in Christ's army.

MARCIA LAFFERTY

Deacon