Wheaton Academy Alumni

Visit the WA alumni platform at https://alumni.wheatonacademy.org/ and register for Homecoming '24!

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Kudos to WA's own Khelsey Zarraga '13 who recently performed the national anthem at a Chicago Bulls game.

D-Composed: National Anthem (Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets) A trio from D-Composed performs the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets game from December 12, 2023.Staying true to the mission of ampli...

A Celebration of Life for beloved former WA teacher and coach Ed Willis is Friday, August 18, at 7 p.m. at Wheaton Bible Church.

Obituary for Ed Willis at Hultgren Funeral Home, Wheaton Ed Willis, aka Coach, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away peacefully at the age of 75, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Born on August 30, 1947, in Danville, VA, he was the son of James W. and Virginia nee Sours Willis. Eds journey through life

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With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of Wally Mikolajczyk, husband of our beloved Mrs. Mike and father of Leigh '91 and Paige '94. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 5.

Obituary for Walter J. Mikolajczyk at Hultgren Funeral Home, Wheaton Walter J. Mikolajczyk formerly of Carol Stream peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 18th. Wally/Laddie was born in Chicago on May 12, 1948 to HelenT Niewiadomski and Walter C. Mikolajczyk. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Bullard Mikolajcz...

Watch the historic happenings on the WA campus live: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/construction/livestream/

Our beloved Gene LeMaire '49 passed away on May 11. A memorial service for him will be held at Wheaton Academy on Sunday, July 9, at 2:30 pm. Read his full obituary here:

Obituary for Eugene LeMaire at Hultgren Funeral Home, Wheaton Eugene Gene LeMaire, age 93, went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born February 24, 1930 in Oak Park, Illinois, and was the son of the late Eugene and Winifred Goetschel LeMaire, and brother of Gloria Verbic. Gene grew up

Two WA alumni-Chris Hanson '11 and Sam Bolds '11-have put together an amazing Christmas light show. Click here for more details, including the location and hours:

Hanson Barn Christmas Lightshow Private event venue, Home of the Hanson Christmas Lightshow

Merry Christmas from Wheaton Academy!

The Wheaton Academy verse for the 2022-23 school year...

Mark your calendars! Find the complete schedule and register for Homecoming and Reunion events here: https://wa.360alumni.com/

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WA's own Elizabeth (Chase '07) Terpstra was featured in Biola University's magazine. You'll also see Elizabeth in the WA Spring '22 Connection. https://www.biola.edu/blogs/biola-magazine/2021/it-matters

‘It Matters’ Young women are often not the face or voice of theology podcasts. Two alumnae are working to change that. Esther Followwill-Johnson (B.S. ’21) and Elizabeth Terpstra (Chase, ’09) launched their theology podcast It Matters with Esther and Elizabeth in 2019 and as of this fall have reached 10,000 ...

Two WA alumni-Chris Hanson '11 and Sam Bolds '11-have put together an amazing Christmas light show. Click here for more details, including the location and hours: https://hansonbarn.com/

Hanson Barn Christmas Lightshow Private event venue, Home of the Hanson Christmas Lightshow

A snapshot of Homecoming 2021... WA's 2020 Alumna of the Year, Jennifer (Marshall '90) Patterson, shared about Glory Days... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z4mbzdjiu8

2021 Alumni Homecoming

Wheaton Academy has received word of the passing of Dr. Paul Leman who taught at the Academy from 1993-2006. Dr. Leman was the grandfather of Marcus '01, Stephan '03, and Andrew '06.
https://everloved.com/life-of/paul-leman/obituary/?flow=201

Read Dr. Paul Eugene Leman's Obituary & Leave Condolences Paul Eugene Leman of Dandridge TN went to be with Jesus on October 27th, 2021. Paul was born in Bremen, IN on November 18, 1932, 4th of 9 children of John …

The Academy has an immediate opening for a full-time HVAC technician. Click here for more details: : https://wheatonacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/HVAC-Technician-.docx

The Academy has an immediate opening for a full-time HVAC technician. Click here for the details: https://wheatonacademy.org/employment-opportunities/

The Academy has an immediate opening for a full-time French teacher. Click here for the details: https://wheatonacademy.org/employment-opportunities/

Current Openings | Employment Opportunities - Wheaton Academy At Wheaton Academy, work is more than a job—it’s a calling. Check out our current openings and employment opportunities!

Check out the innovative learning opportunities experienced by WA students!

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/06/04/wheaton-academy-minecraft-student-server-project/

Wheaton Academy Student Server Project Turns Gaming Into COVID Research "We saw an opportunity to learn more about technology and give back to the scientific community along the way."

The Academy's Homecoming 2021 schedule is posted! Check out the weekend's events.https://wheatonacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Homecoming21_Schedule_as-of-7-13-21.pdf

Congratulations to WA's own Jake Cousins '13 on making it to the Big League!! Kudos to Jake's wife Kelsey (Ridderhoff '13) for her encouragement and support of Jake!

Close to giving up, reliever Jake Cousins found a path to the Brewers through independent baseball Reliever Jake Cousins was close to giving up on baseball but persevered and finally got his first major-league chance with the Brewers.

Remembering Captain Eric Terhune ‘93…

Congratulations to Rachel Doncel '17 for her exceptional accomplishments at Biola. https://biola.meritpages.com/stories/Rachel-Doncel-Inducted-Into-Epsilon-Kappa-Epsilon-Honor-Society-at-Biola-University/54836947

Rachel Doncel Inducted Into Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honor Society at Biola University Graduating senior Rachel Doncel will be honored with membership into Biola University's EKE society this week. Doncel is one of 33 students of Biola's Spring 2021 class who were honored with member...

Recently, George Toles '57 interviewed his nephew Chip Pollard '81 for George's His Deal ministry. Chip and his wife Carey (Stockman '81) are the Academy's 2021 Distinguished Service Award recipients. Chip is president of John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He has some fascinating insights into college students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahkaqS91Oh4&t=393s

His Deal 4-21-2021 featuring Dr. Charles "Chip" Pollard III His Deal Zoomcast for 4-21-2021 featuring Dr. Charles "Chip" Pollard III, President, John Brown University

We have received word of the passing of former Academy teacher, Cal Williams. Cal taught history and Bible classes at WA for three years (1960-1963). His Kingdom work spanned the globe. Click below to read about Cal's remarkable life. You'll be blessed.

Calvin Williams Obituary - Ogdensburg, NY Celebrate the life of Calvin Williams, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Fox & Murray Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

WA alumni and friends, we are saddened to report the passing of Hope (Hult '90) Williams. Click below for service details.

Obituary for Hope N. Williams at Hultgren Funeral Home Hope N. Williams, age 49, a resident of Elk Grove Village, IL, passed away March 7, 2021. She was born December 16, 1971 in Arlington Heights, IL. Hope grew up in Roselle, IL and attended Wheaton Christian High School. In high school she enjoyed swimming and worked as a lifeguard.

It's full speed ahead for Homecoming 2021! Mark your calendars and start planning! We'll be celebrating the 2020 reunion classes and the 2021 reunion classes during Homecoming 2021.