“Kevin” recently returned to public school after serving a sentence in residential treatment for sexually abusing another child. The director of Intermountain’s school-based-services says that everyone was afraid of Kevin: the schools, his probation officer, his therapist. Even experienced staffers at Intermountain were afraid of Kevin. However, Kevin was what people call a “paper monster.” …
Tag Archive: Music
May 24
African Children’s Choir visits Helena Campus
Every once in a while, a unique and special opportunity presents itself for the children of Intermountain to connect with other children who have experienced many of the same difficulties they must face, even if their stories started on opposite sides of the globe. Such was the case when Chaplain Chris Haughee was able to …
May 18
New Horizon Band visits Intermountain for Spring Concert
Nancy Trudell, Intermountain Board member, recently coordinated with Chaplain Chris to once again bring the New Horizons Community Band to Tuesday chapel. The band has visited campus a number of times before, each time bringing energy and enthusiasm to their music and their interaction with kids and staff. The band is made up of 52 …
Feb 12
Marching in the Light
This last week has been a flurry of activity within the Chaplain’s Program, as we get ready for another girls’ Valentine’s Day Tea and prepare for a visit from Bishop Eliudi from Tanzania, who will be coming to chapel to speak with the children and answer questions about what life is like there. The kids …