Leah Robertson, a 2008 CCS graduate, received her BA in International Studies from Cedarville University.  As an academically high-achieving student, Leah has not lost site of her foremost call--The Great Commission--to live out her faith in a lost world. She is currently serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Indonesia. She works there as an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher in an Islamic high school as an instructor of English and teacher training. 

Leah tells us, "My hope is that as I am learning about Islam and Muslims, my counterparts at school, my students, my colleagues, my [host] family, and my neighbors...will also be able to learn about Christianity through my actions, which must of necessity speak louder than words." Leah explains that she is not permitted, as a Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV), to proselytize in the interest of all PCVs' safety, but the people within the Indonesian culture frequently ask questions about others like Leah, including questions about religion. 

Pray for Leah as she seeks God for His next set of directions as her current position ends in the summer of 2015.

“I am very thankful for the privilege of growing and learning at Cornerstone. I was able to build strong relationships with my peers but more importantly with my teachers. I was challenged, stretched, and motivated to think, work, and act responsibly while following Christ in my life. It was while I was at CCS that I began to feel the Lord calling me into ministry, and the teachers were faithful to play a role in confirming my calling. I will be forever indebted to my time at Cornerstone.”

— Rev. Christian Partyka, Class of 1996

Reverend Christian Partyka  (Class of '96) is currently serving as the pastor of the Ocean Park Baptist Church in Jacksonville Beach, FL. After graduating from Cornerstone Chris attended the Moody Bible Institute before earning his Masters of Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Chris is married to Denise Partyka, and they have four children: their niece Kayla, daughter Anna, and two sons Andrew and Crosby.

Rebekah Chenelle, a 2014 graduate of CCS, has signed with Texas A&M as one of several individuals accepted onto their equestrian team this year. Rebekah spent the last semester considering the various offers made to her by other pursuing colleges that were hoping to gain her as a student. She chose this school not only for the full scholarship she was offered, but also for the spirit of her future teammates. Rebekah's sister, Leah, who also attended Cornerstone, is finishing her senior year on the team and will return as a student coach for the team. Rebekah will be riding hunt seat at A&M.

Rebekah will be majoring in Communications and Journalism in preparation to one day work in the area of public relations or marketing for a company that she hopes will bring her to either New York City or Chicago.  

Rebekah tells us (when we probed her to boast a little), "My last year of competition was my best one! At my last competition I ended up 7th in the country. I'm excited to finally be on a team since riding is [usually] more of an individual sport..." 

Rebekah reflects on her time at CCS as one that helped her learn how to juggle her schooling alongside her equestrian pursuits.  Cornerstone worked closely with her family to enable her to achieve her equestrian dreams while also earning her high school diploma.  CCS is proud of Rebekah!