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Distinguished Alumni
We’re stronger because of our alumni. Our alumni are courageous leaders in their communities. They are life-long learners and servant leaders. Each year we honor a Distinguished Alumni of the Year, who uses their God-given gifts and talents to glorify God. In 2021, Timothy also added an Outstanding Young Alumni award. Want to nominate a Distinguished or Outstanding alumni? Please use this form.
Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipients
1999 Dr. John Bernbaum ’61
2000 Jeanette Bult DeJong ’67
2001 Allen Heerema ’69
2002 Phyllis Vos Wezeman ’64
2003 Dr. David Van Reken ’63
2004 George and Sharon Hoekstra ’60
2005 Kay Rops ’87
2006 Dr. Henry D. Tazelaar ’74
2007 George Bosman ’62
2008 Jonathan Bradford ’67
2009 Dr. Cindy Tamminga ’79
2010 Chris Langkamp ’91
2011 James Vanderkamp ’67
2012 Christa Hyde Maunica ’87
2013 David Doig ’83
2014 Ruthann Bronger De Haan ’81
2015 James Hartgerink ’70
2016 Elizabeth Metcalfe ’79
2017 Peter Huizenga ’56
2018 Randall Veltkamp ’70
2019 Martin Stulp ’53
2020 Calvin Tameling ’68 & Marcy Tameling ’67
2021 Ardythe Tiesenga '49
2021 Taylor Hoogendoorn ’11 (young Alumni)
2022 Charles Zeilstra ’45
2022 Yanni Gu ’18 (Young Alumni)
2023 Dr. Robert Swierenga ’45
2023 Cassidy Block ’12 (Young Alumni)
2024 Kenneth Huiner ’82
2024 Abygale Ahn ’19 (Young Alumni)
2025 Tracey (Hopp) Jarzombek '88
2025 Carl Miller '17 (Young Alumni)
Alumni Stories
![Alumni: Share Your Life Updates with Us]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713293046/timothychristiancom/xglgz3sngrh8y5a8peff/Lastchanceforannouncements.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713293046/timothychristiancom/xglgz3sngrh8y5a8peff/Lastchanceforannouncements.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713293046/timothychristiancom/xglgz3sngrh8y5a8peff/Lastchanceforannouncements.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713293046/timothychristiancom/xglgz3sngrh8y5a8peff/Lastchanceforannouncements.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713293046/timothychristiancom/xglgz3sngrh8y5a8peff/Lastchanceforannouncements.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713293046/timothychristiancom/xglgz3sngrh8y5a8peff/Lastchanceforannouncements.jpg","width":1920}])
![Let's Dance: Two Alumni in March Madness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773869586/timothychristiancom/rkfgikfufsb3f9iyvurf/BVWMonitors.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773869586/timothychristiancom/rkfgikfufsb3f9iyvurf/BVWMonitors.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773869586/timothychristiancom/rkfgikfufsb3f9iyvurf/BVWMonitors.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773869586/timothychristiancom/rkfgikfufsb3f9iyvurf/BVWMonitors.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773869586/timothychristiancom/rkfgikfufsb3f9iyvurf/BVWMonitors.jpg","width":1543}])
As you’re filling out your brackets, keep an eye out for two Timothy alumni who are in the NCAA Tournament: Ben VanderWal (Class of 2020), senior at Furman University, and Dan Beré, coach at Wright State University.
![Come Home to Timothy: Homecoming 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759250514/timothychristiancom/x4tbcudlsdsozolxn2ij/Homecoming25-26.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759250514/timothychristiancom/x4tbcudlsdsozolxn2ij/Homecoming25-26.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759250514/timothychristiancom/x4tbcudlsdsozolxn2ij/Homecoming25-26.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759250514/timothychristiancom/x4tbcudlsdsozolxn2ij/Homecoming25-26.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759250514/timothychristiancom/x4tbcudlsdsozolxn2ij/Homecoming25-26.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759250514/timothychristiancom/x4tbcudlsdsozolxn2ij/Homecoming25-26.jpg","width":2000}])
Your complete guide to Homecoming 2025!
![A vintage photo of a Timothy Christian alumnus.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752088827/timothychristiancom/kb45rnbdsqq50gtlzrs0/TraceyHopp-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752088827/timothychristiancom/kb45rnbdsqq50gtlzrs0/TraceyHopp-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752088827/timothychristiancom/kb45rnbdsqq50gtlzrs0/TraceyHopp-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752088827/timothychristiancom/kb45rnbdsqq50gtlzrs0/TraceyHopp-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752088827/timothychristiancom/kb45rnbdsqq50gtlzrs0/TraceyHopp-1.jpg","width":1530}])
Tracey Jarzombek’s leadership at Timothy Christian Schools left a legacy of lasting impact and eternal significance.
![Taylor Hoff, Timothy Christian alumnus, outside the federal trade commision.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752088774/timothychristiancom/xsyfl16nmo3ji4bxz0x4/TaylorHfor2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752088774/timothychristiancom/xsyfl16nmo3ji4bxz0x4/TaylorHfor2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752088774/timothychristiancom/xsyfl16nmo3ji4bxz0x4/TaylorHfor2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752088774/timothychristiancom/xsyfl16nmo3ji4bxz0x4/TaylorHfor2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752088774/timothychristiancom/xsyfl16nmo3ji4bxz0x4/TaylorHfor2025.jpg","width":1500}])
Timothy Christian Schools Alumni Taylor Hoogendoorn Appointed Deputy Director at the Federal Trade Commission
![A Timothy Christian alumnus wearing a white dress in a field with wildflowers.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752087561/timothychristiancom/mgmxh0a10iivboobjyrf/Clare2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752087561/timothychristiancom/mgmxh0a10iivboobjyrf/Clare2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752087561/timothychristiancom/mgmxh0a10iivboobjyrf/Clare2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752087561/timothychristiancom/mgmxh0a10iivboobjyrf/Clare2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752087561/timothychristiancom/mgmxh0a10iivboobjyrf/Clare2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752087561/timothychristiancom/mgmxh0a10iivboobjyrf/Clare2.jpg","width":2000}])
Last semester I got a 4.0,” she says. “I’ve been telling my parents how I can just feel how much Timothy prepared me. Even compared to my classmates—I’m just so grateful.”
![Private school superintendent and another man outside Timothy Christian School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752087555/timothychristiancom/wldaqs2qpo2d0agifqxn/MattandRandy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752087555/timothychristiancom/wldaqs2qpo2d0agifqxn/MattandRandy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752087555/timothychristiancom/wldaqs2qpo2d0agifqxn/MattandRandy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752087555/timothychristiancom/wldaqs2qpo2d0agifqxn/MattandRandy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752087555/timothychristiancom/wldaqs2qpo2d0agifqxn/MattandRandy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752087555/timothychristiancom/wldaqs2qpo2d0agifqxn/MattandRandy.jpg","width":2000}])
Randy Huisman (Class of 1990) has led morning workouts at Timothy Christian Schools for a decade! You’ve heard the phrase, “blood, sweat, and tears,” to describe someone’s commitment. Well, in Randy’s case, you can place a special emphasis on “sweat” with this program at Timothy.
![Timothy Christian alumnus, Carl Miller, poses in a stately building.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752088578/timothychristiancom/m7cclcqzpgxy0qhlstlh/CarlMillerAlumnioftheYear2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752088578/timothychristiancom/m7cclcqzpgxy0qhlstlh/CarlMillerAlumnioftheYear2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752088578/timothychristiancom/m7cclcqzpgxy0qhlstlh/CarlMillerAlumnioftheYear2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752088578/timothychristiancom/m7cclcqzpgxy0qhlstlh/CarlMillerAlumnioftheYear2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752088578/timothychristiancom/m7cclcqzpgxy0qhlstlh/CarlMillerAlumnioftheYear2025.jpg","width":1500}])
The 2017 valedictorian of Timothy Christian Schools, Carl Miller’s Biblically-rooted worldview—shaped at Timothy—helped guide his journey through the University of Chicago Law School and into a prestigious role as a judicial law clerk for a federal judge.
![ā āFor I know the plans I have for you,ā declares the Lordā¦ā]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720464386/timothychristiancom/dvasesmikzey19tt5maj/AlexJokich5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720464386/timothychristiancom/dvasesmikzey19tt5maj/AlexJokich5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720464386/timothychristiancom/dvasesmikzey19tt5maj/AlexJokich5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720464386/timothychristiancom/dvasesmikzey19tt5maj/AlexJokich5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1720464386/timothychristiancom/dvasesmikzey19tt5maj/AlexJokich5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720464386/timothychristiancom/dvasesmikzey19tt5maj/AlexJokich5.jpg","width":1920}])
How a Timothy education set Alex Jokich on the path to becoming an award-winning journalist.
![Outstanding Young Alumni: Abygale Ahn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720464389/timothychristiancom/b8azha9rszjcugvflxxu/AbygaleAhn2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720464389/timothychristiancom/b8azha9rszjcugvflxxu/AbygaleAhn2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720464389/timothychristiancom/b8azha9rszjcugvflxxu/AbygaleAhn2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720464389/timothychristiancom/b8azha9rszjcugvflxxu/AbygaleAhn2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1720464389/timothychristiancom/b8azha9rszjcugvflxxu/AbygaleAhn2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720464389/timothychristiancom/b8azha9rszjcugvflxxu/AbygaleAhn2.jpg","width":1920}])
Abygale Ahn exemplifies living out the mission of Timothy Christian Schools.
![All In: Distinguished Alumni of the Year, Mr. Kenneth J. Huiner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720464387/timothychristiancom/woo6rsahft71gevgnfay/KenHuinerGrilling.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720464387/timothychristiancom/woo6rsahft71gevgnfay/KenHuinerGrilling.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720464387/timothychristiancom/woo6rsahft71gevgnfay/KenHuinerGrilling.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720464387/timothychristiancom/woo6rsahft71gevgnfay/KenHuinerGrilling.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1720464387/timothychristiancom/woo6rsahft71gevgnfay/KenHuinerGrilling.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720464387/timothychristiancom/woo6rsahft71gevgnfay/KenHuinerGrilling.jpg","width":1920}])
If you’ve been on campus for an event, chances are you’ve already met the Distinguished Alumni of the Year, Ken Huiner. He’s a servant leader and an MVP volunteer.
![Alumni News: Kate Buikema (Class of 2019) Competed in Collegiate Mock Trial National Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714495800/timothychristiancom/urh3armk5hrdwgl49huh/KateBuikema.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714495800/timothychristiancom/urh3armk5hrdwgl49huh/KateBuikema.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714495800/timothychristiancom/urh3armk5hrdwgl49huh/KateBuikema.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714495800/timothychristiancom/urh3armk5hrdwgl49huh/KateBuikema.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714495800/timothychristiancom/urh3armk5hrdwgl49huh/KateBuikema.jpg","width":1280}])
Last weekend, Kate Buikema (Class of 2019) competed in the collegiate Mock Trial national championship held in Chicago.
![Community Event: Year End Celebration: May 11]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714489460/timothychristiancom/qrokuuajuxc114aimy2p/May11event_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714489460/timothychristiancom/qrokuuajuxc114aimy2p/May11event_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714489460/timothychristiancom/qrokuuajuxc114aimy2p/May11event_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714489460/timothychristiancom/qrokuuajuxc114aimy2p/May11event_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714489460/timothychristiancom/qrokuuajuxc114aimy2p/May11event_1.jpg","width":1280}])
Join us for our annual Year End Celebration on May 11 from noon-3pm!
![Nominate anĀ AlumniĀ of theĀ Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1624910216/timothychristiancom/sfmnlin3irnamw4wgliy/TaylorTableofContents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1624910216/timothychristiancom/sfmnlin3irnamw4wgliy/TaylorTableofContents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1624910216/timothychristiancom/sfmnlin3irnamw4wgliy/TaylorTableofContents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1624910216/timothychristiancom/sfmnlin3irnamw4wgliy/TaylorTableofContents.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1624910216/timothychristiancom/sfmnlin3irnamw4wgliy/TaylorTableofContents.jpg","width":1440}])
Do you know of anyone who deserves the Alumni of the Year Award? Submit your nomination today.
![Get Schooled: You Can Get There From Here]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689269568/timothychristiancom/fb26vmhgsd3trhrrwdiq/TimothyChristianSchools2023037.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689269568/timothychristiancom/fb26vmhgsd3trhrrwdiq/TimothyChristianSchools2023037.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689269568/timothychristiancom/fb26vmhgsd3trhrrwdiq/TimothyChristianSchools2023037.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1689269568/timothychristiancom/fb26vmhgsd3trhrrwdiq/TimothyChristianSchools2023037.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1689269568/timothychristiancom/fb26vmhgsd3trhrrwdiq/TimothyChristianSchools2023037.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689269568/timothychristiancom/fb26vmhgsd3trhrrwdiq/TimothyChristianSchools2023037.jpg","width":2000}])
All three of Joel and Jill Rhiner’s sons graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Christian University, University of Wisconsin followed by Northwestern Law School, and University of Arizona. They credit their boys’ wildly successful academic careers right back to teachers at Timothy.