History of Christian Heritage Academy
CHA's first home, "the old building" in Northbrook, IL
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Sept. 1982 |
Five couples begin praying about establishing a Christian school on Chicago’s North Shore . | ||
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Nov. 1982 |
Approximately 100 people attend a public meeting at Trinity International University. | ||
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Apr. 1983 |
The first Board of Directors is elected; Dr. Wayne Grudem is Founding President. | ||
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Jan. 1984 |
Dr. Sam Warren, becomes Founding Headmaster. | ||
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Mar. 1984 |
A lease was signed to rent the former Oaklane School in Northbrook, IL. | ||
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Sept. 1984 |
Chistian Heritage Academy opens its doors with 61 students and 5 faculty members. | ||
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1986 |
First “Jogathon” fundraiser. | ||
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1987 |
CHA’s first graduating class. | ||
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1988-92 |
Gary Arnold is Headmaster. | ||
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1988 |
“Angels Aware” musical at Winnetka Bible Church. | ||
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1988 |
First CHA Auction: Square Dance! | ||
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1992 |
First accreditation awarded by the Association of Christian Schools International. | ||
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1992 |
Nancy Goodman becomes Interim Principal. | ||
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1993-94 |
Illinois Arts Council Artist-in-Residency grant, students create paper mache mural. | ||
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1994-98 |
Nancy Goodman is Head of School. | ||
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1994 |
CHA celebrates 10 years of Christ-centered, academic excellence. | ||
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1994-95 |
Illinois Arts Council Artist-in-Residency grant: “Communities of the World” folk dance festival. | ||
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1994 |
CHA purchases and moves to larger campus in Northfield. | ||
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1994 |
“Stones of Remembrance” at Building Dedication. | ||
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1998-09 |
Nancy Goodman is Principal. | ||
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2001 |
Lion’s Pride premieres Lyric Opera's, “Stone Soup.” | ||
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2002 |
“Million Pennies” Campaign, $10,000 raised for new elevator. | ||
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2003 |
First recognition as a Best Christian Workplace. | ||
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2003 |
Received accreditation by North Central Association. | ||
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2004 |
Recognized by US Department of Education as “Blue Ribbon School” for academic excellence. Enrollment climbs to 450. | ||
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2004 |
CHA celebrates 20 years of Christ-centered, academic excellence! The CHA community gathers in the field for a giant 20 photo. | ||
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2005 |
Rick Lukianuk becomes Head of School. | ||
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2006 |
CHA named #1 school in the United States in "Best Christian Workplace" national survey. | ||
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2008 |
Feed My Starving Children fundraiser/service project. | ||
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2009 |
Upper School opens at Northfield Campus. | ||
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2009 |
CHA celebrates 25 years of God's faithfulness! | ||
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2010 |
Chicago Campus opens. | ||