High School

During Renew, junior Bella Bouman had an unforgettable internship at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland! She teamed up with a Structural Dynamics Test Engineer at NASA’s cutting-edge Integration and Testing Complex—a facility that includes the Spacecraft Systems Development and Integration Facility, home to the largest clean room in North America.

For more than 30 years, one extraordinary educator has built not one, but two powerhouse academic teams at Timothy Christian Schools. Under the steady leadership of Carlton Rink, ACES and Scholastic Bowl have become synonymous with excellence—winning titles, breaking records, and shaping generations of high-achieving students along the way.

Timothy Christian Schools students are doing more than learning business—they’re leading it. With record-breaking finishes, real-world simulations, and growing national recognition, DECA and VEI are launching a new generation of confident, purpose-driven innovators who are ready to compete—and called to lead.

How Hope Erickson transformed the Trojan Café into a hands-on classroom where students learn real-world skills and entrepreneurial leadership.

When Timothy Christian Schools senior Ryan Bochat walked into the DuPage County Coroner’s Office on the first day of his internship, he knew it wouldn’t be your typical high school experience. It wasn’t—and that’s exactly what made it so valuable.

From Mock Trial to cross country, DECA to early graduation, one Timothy Christian Schools senior didn’t just follow the path—she forged her own. With bold faith, academic drive, and the support of a Christ-centered community, she’s headed for a future in medicine—and a life of purpose that goes far beyond achievement.

What began as a one-person department has grown into a Nationally recognized business program where students lead, compete, and thrive. Through innovation, high standards, and a deeply rooted sense of purpose, Kendra Lee has transformed business education at Timothy Christian Schools — and she’s just getting started.

Part courtroom, part stage, Timothy Christian Schools challenges Mock Trial students to think fast, speak clearly, and argue persuasively—all under pressure. This year, the Timothy Christian Mock Trial team once again rose to the challenge, proving why they are consistently ranked among the best in the state—and the nation.