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09-05-2025
- General
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Oak Hills senior MJ Johnson to pursue Christian ministry after graduation
May 9—As graduation season arrives each year, the Pioneer features one graduate from each college and high school in the coverage area. Christian Ministry major MJ Johnson is this year's featured graduate from Oak Hills Christian College, which will host its commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, in the Schreiber Activity Center gymnasium. The Pioneer provided Johnson with a series of questions to answer: Why did you choose to attend Oak Hills? I chose Oak Hills because of the small class size, Christ-centered environment, involved faculty and staff as well as the beautiful setting. What piqued your interest in Christian ministry? At first, I had planned on going into criminal psychology, but after attending Montana Wilderness School of the Bible, I knew I was more passionate about full-time ministry. During my time in Montana, I got heavily involved with a youth group on outreach. I fell in love with ministry and realized it was the only thing I truly was passionate about. That's when I began to look for a four-year school. Have you had a favorite class? My favorite class has been Integration of Psychology and Theology. Although I do not plan on being a licensed counselor, it has helped me learn how to mentor. This will be vital as I go into ministry. What activities have you participated in? In my junior year, I was a student chaplain. I have also been on the worship team all three years I've been here. I also led a women's Bible study as the student chaplain. What are your plans after graduation? After I graduate, I will be working full-time for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. This is a ministry on public university campuses all over the United States. I will be working with women 18-25, mentoring them and teaching them how to be true disciples of Christ. What's been the greatest struggle or hardship you have overcome in your life? The greatest struggle I've had to overcome was moving to Bemidji. I wanted to be in Montana, but the door was not open for me to stay. The first semester at Oak Hills was hard for me simply because I had a bad attitude. One night, as I lay in bed in my dorm, God asked me, "Are you trusting me or the place I used to grow you?" I had to admit I was not trusting God. Once I realized this, I began to see that I was where I was for a reason. The staff and friends I made at Oak Hills were also used to grow me. One cool thing is that the girl who invited me to Chi Alpha, Julia Gill, was a senior that year. If I had stayed in Montana another year, I would not have found Chi Alpha and the job opportunity I have right now. What do you consider as your greatest achievement? I view "my" greatest achievement as helping start a Chi Alpha chapter on the Bemidji State campus.. I put "my" in quotes because it is God's achievement. He simply used me as a vessel to accomplish this. In my three years here, Chi Alpha has tripled in size, but what's more than the quantity is the quality of faith within the students there. If you are looking for a place to find revival on the BSU campus, a great place to be on Monday nights at 7 p.m. in the Crying Wolf Room. Who is your greatest mentor? I have had many great mentors over my time at Oak Hills, but one of the most impactful was Alexis Klicker. She was an upperclassman who took me under her wing. We got bagels every Wednesday and talked about life, God and how we are growing. She was my first friend at Oak Hills, and her kindness and wisdom still impact me to this day. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I love writing worship music. It's a good way to remind myself of what God has been teaching me. This year, my friend Jaret Page and I have been writing some songs that we hope to share on Spotify soon.
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28-03-2025
- Sport
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Enquirer names Greater Cincinnati high school athletes of the week, March 28
In a vote that ended March 28, readers selected the next 2025 Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athletes of the Week from high school sports action through March 23. Winner certificates through Feb. 14 have been mailed to athletic departments so winners can pick up their certificates through athletic directors. The next round will go out in April. Here are this week's winners. Advertisement More: How to add names to Cincinnati Enquirer's high school athletes of the week ballot in 2024 Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Northern Kentucky/Indiana baseball team: Grant County – The boys are off to a 4-0 start and have scored at least 10 runs in every game after four straight wins last week. Ohio softball team: Ross ‒ The Rams outlasted Seton in a pitchers' duel, winning 3-1 in their season opener Saturday. Northern Kentucky/Indiana softball team: Bishop Brossart – The Lady Mustangs are off to a 3-0 start after beating Ludlow, Gallatin County and Turpin last week. Boys spring team: Oak Hills volleyball – After falling to Lebanon in the opener, Oak Hills bounced back by beating Taylor and Edgewood for a 2-1 week. Advertisement Girls spring team: Lakota East lacrosse – The Thunderhawks began the year by going to overtime with Seton, taking a 14-13 victory. Ohio boys basketball: James Burnett Jr., Aiken – The senior scored 23 points with six rebounds, 2 assists and three steals in the Falcons' 63-61 loss to Louisville in the OHSAA Division III state championship game. Northern Kentucky/Indiana boys basketball: Roman Combs, Cooper – He led the Jaguars with 13 points and 13 rebounds, plus 3 assists, two blocks and two steals during their 53-38 win over Lloyd Memorial in the Ninth Region championship game. Northern Kentucky/Indiana big-school baseball: J.J. Bagby, Conner – He had three hits and four RBIs, including two home runs to help the Cougars tie a state record with seven home runs in a 14-5 win over Lake Forest (Illinois). Advertisement Northern Kentucky/Indiana small-school baseball: Alex Noe, Bishop Brossart – He threw five no-hit innings, striking out seven and walking one, in a 5-0 win over Holy Cross. Ohio boys lacrosse: Leland Beerman, Edgewood – The senior set a school record with 11 goals in a win over Miamisburg. Northern Kentucky boys lacrosse: Jake Bailey, Ryle – The sophomore had four goals and two assists in an 11-5 win over Covington Catholic. He has 40 career goals and 16 for the season, along with 14 assists for the season and 47 career assists. Jake is currently ranked in Kentucky's top 10 for goals, assists and points. He is ranked No. 1 in KLA North for assists and points so far this season, according to Max Preps. Ohio girls lacrosse: Poppy Wallbank, Lakota East – The senior had three goals and an assist in a 14-13 overtime win over Seton. Advertisement Ohio big-school softball: Reagan Lynch, Anderson – She had a double, three RBIs and a walk-off hit to beat Princeton in an extra-inning, season-opening win. Ohio small-school softball: Niasia McCall, Batavia – The senior went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBIs and a run scored in a win over Clermont Northeastern. Northern Kentucky/Indiana softball: Josie Feebeck, Campbell County – She went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo homer, and stolen base and three runs in a win over Holy Cross, then went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, two RBIs and three runs in a win over Walton-Verona. Northern Kentucky/Indiana boys track and field: Mark Antrobus, Villa Madonna – The season's first two meets were filled with wins for the senior. He won the 1,600-meter run at the Bishop Brossart quad meet and the Carroll County Invite, he set a new 800-meter personal best of 2:03.02 and helped three relay teams to wins across both meets. Advertisement Northern Kentucky/Indiana girls track and field: Ava Walters, Bishop Brossart – She set a new school record in the shot put at a home quad meet, throwing 37 feet, 3 inches. The junior also took first place in the shot put and discus at the Ryle quad meet. Boys volleyball: Carter Lucas, Loveland – Lucas had 14 kills and 18 digs in a five-set battle with Milford after having 14 kills in a sweep of Turpin. Boys archer: Grayson Runion, Simon Kenton – He finished fifth in the Region 6 tournament with a 284. Girls archer: Lexus Goff, Scott – She finished second in the Region 6 tournament with a 285, helping the Eagles finish fourth in the team standings. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Enquirer names high school athletes of the week, March 28
