Tim Anderson, Ph.D.
Head of
School
Welcome, everyone! Our students have been diligently working on this special production to honor their Grandparents and Grandpals. They have enjoyed learning and singing about the fruits of the Spirit. Thank you, Ms. Winter, for all of your hard work. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students at Providence, we thank you for visiting our campus.
We welcome you to the 2026 Lower School Grandparents and Grandpals Day, “Life, Love, and The Pursuit of Happiness.” I know that my maternal grandparents were two of the most influential people in my life and they so deserved honor and celebration. We know you will enjoy our lower school students as they sing songs, play instruments, dance and cheer. Thank you for the role that you play in each of their lives. Please sit back, relax and enjoy this special program designed just for you. On behalf of the entire lower school faculty and staff, thank you for pouring into your grandchildren and providing them with a Godly heritage that they can follow! We love and value each and every one of you.
Providence School K-5th Grade Students present
Produced and Directed by Erika Winter, Lower School Music Specialist
In collaboration with our Lower School Classroom Teachers
Jonathan Maerkl, Director of Bands
Stephanie Rue, Mini Stallions Director
Amber Carter, His Company Director
Friday, March 6th, 2026 9:15 AM
Providence School - New Life Sanctuary
sponsored by:
DeShuan Mills Lower School Principal
— Program
Instrumental Music ..... Cameron Deary, Piano, and Tre Gregory, Saxophone
Welcome ............................................................................ Dr. Tim Anderson
Thank You ....................................................................... Mrs. Robyn Reeves
Greeting & Opening Prayer............................................ Mrs. DeShuan Mills
Pledges
Student Ambassadors
Flags Carried by Members of StallionSound and Mr. Wayne, Providence Security
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge to the Christian Flag
Pledge to the Bible
Instrumental Music ..... Cameron Deary, Piano, and Tre Gregory, Saxophone
StallionSound
Directed by Erika Winter
“God Bless America” .............................................................. by Irving Berlin
“If I Loved You” .......................................... Cameron Deary & StallionSound
Solists: Leah K., Natlie H., Sadie M.
Kindergarten
Directed by Erika Winter
Joy Joy Down in My Heart” ....................................... George William Cooke
“Instrumental Music ... Cameron Deary, Piano, and Tre Gregory, Saxophone
Mini Stallions
Directed by Stephanie Rue
“Happy Dance” .............................................................................. MercyMe
Instrumental Music ..... Cameron Deary, Piano, and Tre Gregory, Saxophone
5th Grade Exploratory Band
Directed by Jonathan Maerkl
“Admiration March” ............................................................. arr. by Larry Clark
Instrumental Music ........ Cameron Deary, Piano, and Tre Gregory, Saxophone
His Company
Directed by Amber Carter
“Love With Your Life” ........................................................................ Hollyn
“Stand By Me” ........................... ...........Ms. Erika Winter and Cameron Deary
1st and 2nd Grade
Directed by Erika Winter
“Jesus Strong and Kind/ Jesus Loves Me” Medley (ASL) ................. CityAlight
Instrumental Music ............... Cameron Deary, Piano, Tre Gregory, Saxophone
3rd and 4th Grade
Directed by Erika Winter
“God Is For Us”.................................................................................. CityAlight “On My Own” ............................ Cameron Deary and StallionSound Members
StallionSound
Directed by Erika Winter
“Love Medley (L.O.V.E./Love Me Tender)” ...................... Nat King Cole & Elvis
Instrumental Music ........ Cameron Deary, Piano, and Tre Gregory, Saxophone
Closing Song - All K-5th Grade
“Shine a Light” ................................................................. Church on the Move
Closing Prayer & Remarks.................................................. Mrs. DeShuan Mills
Students will be dismissed back to their classrooms.
Erika Winter Music Specialist
As the Music Director and Producer of the Lower School Grandparents Day Program, I would like to welcome you to our presentation of “Life, Love and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Our Lower School is blessed to be able to provide an array of opportunities for young children to learn to sing, play instruments, to dance, and to perform on stage. We are honored to have you as our honorary guests during this Grandparents Day presentation.
A special thank you to Mrs. Mills and all of the teachers and assistants making this program possible! I would like to thank Dr. Tim Anderson and Mrs. DeShuan Mills for being so supportive of the arts here at Providence. I pray you enjoy the performance and create a special memory with your Grandchildren today. I pray that this program brings Glory to Jesus for being the King of all Kings and Lord of all Lords.
— Featured Musicians —
CAMERON DEARY is a Jacksonville-based pianist and accompanist with over 20 years of experience, bringing warmth, versatility, and a genuine love for collaboration to every musical setting. His background spans choral music, musical theater, and praise and worship, reflecting a lifelong passion for supporting others through music. An alumnus of Providence, Cameron served on the Chapel Leadership Worship Team and performed with the Providence Band, experiences that helped shape his heartfelt, community minded approach to music making.
TRE GREGORY began playing the saxophone at nine years old and continued through high school, performing in both concert band and jazz band. Over the years, he has played in nursing homes and community gatherings. In the past three and a half years, Tre has also played guitar, keyboard, and cajon, helping lead worship nights, playing at beach gatherings, weddings, and other opportunities the Lord has opened. Music is more than a hobby for him, it’s a joy and a calling. He’s passionate about stewarding the gift of music faithfully, not for performance but for the glory of God and the blessing of others.
— 5th Grade Exploratory Band —
Audrey Alfano
Darby Altenbach
James Appler
Mary Attia
Jude Baird
Ethan Beulah
Jackson Bruner
James Chenkov
Gabriel Cox
Bryant Crist
Addie Dodge
Emily Ducusin
Kason Ellis
Perla Fahdi
Jonathan Maerkl Director of Bands
Maisey Fowler
Ariana Francois
Maddie Gilliland
Colin Hastings
Luke Hawkins
Hagan Haynes
Sally Henley
Cameron Humphrey
Aidan Ireland
Ellie Janssen
Taylor Grace Jones
David Joyce
Colin Keefe
Kelly Kretzman
Ethan Lowe
Claire Mack
Levi Marsh
Blake Mitchell
Noah Murphy
Jaxon Myers
Barrett Onorato
William Palmer
Lucas Popwell
Jenna Pshichenko
Amelia Ray
Shelby Reedy
Everett Ross
Camille Sanders
Finn Sermons
Joshua Sheldon
Caroline Sherrill
Henley Stancil
Hudson Stancil
Luke Stottman
Arthur Sushinskiy
Della Theiss
Leighton Thibeault
Jari Trapp
Cylee James Wright
The Providence School 5th Grade Exploratory Band meets two days a week during the school day and is a great way to get an early start learning a wind or percussion instrument. This year we have many talented students in our group, and there is no doubt that they have bright musical futures as we continue to grow the band program in quantity and quality. Celebrating his 11th year as the Band Director at Providence, Jonathan Maerkl is grateful for the dedication of his band students and band families. Together, under his leadership, the Providence band has built an award-winning program. The program has grown to consistently receiving Superior ratings in Concert and Jazz Band, setting school records! Additionally, the Wind Ensemble has performed at State Concert MPA for the past two year, receiving A’s and B’s for an Excellent Ratings. To God Be the Glory!
Our 2025 Stallion Brigade Marching Band took home third place in class 1A at the Tocoi Creek FFCC Competition and earned a Superior Rating FBA Marching MPA for the fourth time in school history—and third year ina row! We have also had numerous individual band students earn Superior Ratings on solos at FBA District Solo & Ensemble MPA and FBA State Solo & Ensemble MPA. Besides that, we have had many students audition and earn spots in the Duval/ Nassau Honor Bands and the FBA All-State Bands. These are the kinds of accomplishments that we can continue to look forward to from our young instrumental musicians as they grow and God blesses our efforts.
Mr. Maerkl is excited to continue to build the band program at Providence School by providing students access to the best quality instruments, music, and instruction. Mr. Maerkl has a strong focus on individual musicianship, knowing that if each individual is strong then it is easier to have a great band, and that individual musicianship is the aspect of music education that gives students the most access to continued performances and scholarships after high school.
Amber Carter* His Company Director
* Providence School Alumni
Mia Paravisini* His Company Assistant
Adelina Lindo-Hunt
Adeline Mead
Adriana Dambrose
Addy Cerrato
Alexandra Stone
Allie Corey
Brooke D’Souza
Brynn D’Souza
Camilla Shubow
Cassandra Abner
Charlie Holmes
Darby Altenbach
Eliza Wright
Elizabeth Bender
Elizabeth Palmer
Eva Ranaldi
Emma Rios
Stephanie Rue
Kindergarten Teacher
Mini Stallions Director
Evelyn Brooks
Gracyn Kolke
Hayley Kolke
Harleigh Green
Harper Park
Isabella Carrion
Ila Drach
Juliette Zgheib
Julnahr Joudi
Kelly Kretzman
Lake Lane
Liliana Hevesi
Lilly Ly
Lilly Maus
Lucy Lynch
Madisyn Loughry
Maia Estupinan
Maliah Ramsey
Mayah Ramsey
Milena Abel
Natalie Crouch
Peyton Remaley
Piper Altenbach
Reese Perlozzo
Riley Fischer
Rylan Warren
Sadie Holmes
Saige Guididas
Shelby Abner
Skylar Kramer
Teagan Owensby
Zoey Lockhart
The Mini Stallions started in 2008 under Stephanie Rue, who has 31 years of experience teaching kindergarten, and has an extensive background in cheerleading. Over the course of 6 years, she served as the Middle School cheerleading coach and has been the Assistant Coach for Varsity Cheerleading for the last 7 years. The Mini Stallions are truly filled with Stallion Spirit, excitement, love and the joy of the Lord.
Thanks
The Lower School Music Department would like to personally thank the following people for all they have done to make our performance so special! First, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for without His creative gifts being poured out on the Body of Christ, none of this would have been possible. To all those listed below who worked so hard to make this production a meaningful experience for our students and their families, we are extremely grateful. “THANK YOU!” to our founding church, New Life Christian Fellowship, and their talented production staff! We are forever grateful for the use of their sanctuary.
Founders ................................................................ Bishop Paul and Sharon Zink School Board......................................... Rick Jones, Sarah Andres, Kathryn Fonville, Ken Jefferson, Jimmy Johns, Ginger Soud, Lenny Wright, and Paul Zink II
Providence School Administration Dr. Tim Anderson, Michael Gray, DeShuan Mills, Dr. Cary Brown, Lori Benson, Dr. Joy Robertson, Lourdes Smith
New Life Staff ........................................ Pastor Paul & Wendy Zink, Glenn Wilkes, Dale Zink, Esther Wright, and Staff
Director of Advancement Robyn Reeves
Director of Marketing ........................................................................... Melodee Nobles
Lower School Admin Assistant ...................................................... Jenny Cannon
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CREATIVE TEAM
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Producer/Music Director .................................................................. Erika Winter
Production Coordinator ............................................................ Natalia Hernandez
Sound ..................................................................... Jeff Alford, Stephen Maynard
Lighting Stephen Maynard
Stage Crew ............................................................................. Teacher Assistants
Technical Directors ........................................................ Bill Gamble, Nathan Zink
Technicians .......................................................................... Chapel Leadership Students
Ushers .............................................................................. National Honor Society
— Today’s Schedule —
Professional photographers will be available in the Barfield Gym of Providence School to take your photo with your grandchildren before the program.
8:15 AM – Visit your grandchild(ren)’s classroom. Please see the map on the back page for directions. Also, feel to free go with your grandchild(ren) to the resource rooms to learn more about these classrooms. Tours of the building are available in the foyer. Have your picture made with your grandchildren in the gym.
8:35-8:55 AM – Additional Grandchild Classroom Visits. Please see the map on the back page for directions. Also, feel to go with your grandchild(ren) to the resource rooms to learn more about these classrooms. Tours of the building available in the foyer. Have your picture taken with your grandchildren in the gym.
9:00 AM – Complete photos, classroom visits, tours, refreshments and begin moving to the Sanctuary.
9:15 AM – Life, Love, and The Pursuit of Happiness – New Life Sanctuary
After the program, please return to your grandchild’s classroom to check them out for the remainder of the day.
Out of Town Grandparents
If your grandparent(s) and grandpal(s) are unable to attend, please make them aware we Livestream the event and have the entire performance available on our website shortly after the performance ends.
Livestream
The stream is set to start at 9 AM and can be found at www.prov.org and click on the Grandparent’s Day Link.
After The Show
Because this is a scheduled half-day of school for K-5 students, you will have the option of taking your grandchild(ren) for the remainder of the day or they may remain at school. Grandparents will make their way back to the classrooms with the guidance of NHS Students to sign out their grandchild.
picture in foyer
