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Grant Van Overloop reflects on his time at Covenant Christian High School as a senior about to graduate. He discusses how CCHS was a special place that provided him the privilege of playing basketball for excellent coaches who taught valuable life lessons. He recalls a memorable comeback basketball game his sophomore year that showed him the power of teamwork. Van Overloop also fondly remembers the school's atmosphere and traditions like homecoming that brought many memories. Finally, he expresses gratitude for how CCHS motivated him to work hard and do his best through the encouragement of teachers like Mr. Havemen.

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Grant Van Overloop reflects on his time at Covenant Christian High School as a senior about to graduate. He discusses how CCHS was a special place that provided him the privilege of playing basketball for excellent coaches who taught valuable life lessons. He recalls a memorable comeback basketball game his sophomore year that showed him the power of teamwork. Van Overloop also fondly remembers the school's atmosphere and traditions like homecoming that brought many memories. Finally, he expresses gratitude for how CCHS motivated him to work hard and do his best through the encouragement of teachers like Mr. Havemen.

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Grant Van Overloop

Miss Schimmel

Senior Writing

January 11 2020

Looking Back on Covenant Christian

Everyone says high school flies by. From hanging out with friends, to playing sports,

high school felt like a few days. It’s crazy that I am a senior and in a few months I hope to

receive my diploma, and beginning the next chapter of my life. As a senior, looking back,

Covenant Christian high school was special, memorable, and motivated.

Covenant Christian high school is a special place. As a kid I wanted to play basketball at

covenant. I was given the privilege of playing basketball at Covenant, and received excellent

advice from my coaches.. They pushed me to the best of my abilities. They also taught us so

many life lessons, like to never give up, and that with teamwork you can accomplish anything.

Sophomore year I was on JV and we were playing against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. We

started out the game so slow and could not make a shot. At halftime we were down by twenty.

Coach Pastoor told us to not back down, and even though we were down, the game was not

done. I remember that he played the same 5 players the whole half. We kept making threes and

worked together to play great defense. Towards the end we were gassed. We were all bending

over gasping for breath. We ended up losing the game by one point. This game showed me how

special of an experience it was to be part of a team that was close, and I am so thankful that

CCHS gave that to me.

CCHS was also very memorable. From freshman orientation to starting my last semester

here I have so many memories. From walking and talking in the halls. To the teachers telling
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stories and jokes, this place brought so many memories. Homecoming was one of my favorite

weeks of the school year. My favorite part of homecoming was the competition weather that be

with the costumes or in the games. The gym was so loud and everyone was screaming. The

atmosphere was so fun and I am so happy that CCHS was able to give me this experience.

CCHS was a place that gave me motivation. Whether that be to get good grades or give

encouraging words. The whole atmosphere shaped me to be a better person all around. Early on I

began to see why my grades mattered and started to put effort into them. Mr Havemen was the

biggest influence in my grades with every meeting starting out with “you only get one shot at

this,” or “please don't be the senior crying in my office in three years wishing they had tried

harder early on.” These words have motivated me to do my best in all things.

CCHS has been a place that was so special and full of memories. I am so thankful for the

teachers that have motivated me through high school. CCHS will always have a place in my

heart, and I hope that I will send my kids here.

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