July 2007

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Feature

Leadership

July 01, 2007
Committee chair: John Loor Members: John Gatchet, Keith Hallam, Fylvia Kline, Ken Knutsen, Sharon Searson The challenge: It's increasingly difficult to obtain and retain high-quality leadership within Adventist educational institutions. … read more

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Spirituality

July 01, 2007
Committee chair: Ken Crawford Members: Gary Brown, George Gainer, Dale Milam, Dan Serns … read more

Marketing

July 01, 2007
Committee chair: Don Livesay Members: Victor Brown, Paulette Jackson, Jim Mason, Denise … read more

Finance

July 01, 2007
Committee chair: John Freedman Members: Jeff Bovee, Peggy Fisher, Archie Harris, Joan … read more

Enrollment

July 01, 2007
Committee chair: Don Klinger Members: John Deming, Lon Gruesbeck, Barbara Livesay, … read more

The Upper Columbia Academy Foundation

July 01, 2007 | Richard Dower
When Joe Tua arrived at Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) his freshman year, he was like a … read more

Mission

July 01, 2007
Committee chair: Max Torkelsen Members: Randy Bovee, John Kriegelstein, John McVay, … read more

Caring Heart Award

July 01, 2007 | Linda Shaver
Christian service is central to both the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church … read more

Adventist Education

July 01, 2007 | Steve Vistaunet
An increasing number of Adventist parents today are viewing traditional Adventist … read more

Did You Know?

JULY Did You Know?

July 01, 2007
Because this section doesn't amount to much without its page design, it is not … read more

Editorial

Adventist Education Statistically the Best Choice

July 01, 2007 | Jere Patzer
North Pacific Union educators and administrators were recently given a preliminary … read more

Fresh Start

Corollas, Crack and Cash

July 01, 2007 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
I won't say my Toyota Corolla is old, but the insurance on it covers fire, theft and … read more

Momentum

"InTents" at WWC A Momentum Reaping Event

July 01, 2007 | Pedrito Maynard-Reid
Walla Walla College has been an active participant in Momentum along with the rest of … read more

News

Adventist Health

Making a Mission A TCGH Team Shares God’s Love in Mexico

July 01, 2007 | Shawna Malvini
Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is … read more

Alaska Conference

Ferry Cafeteria Becomes Music Hall

July 01, 2007 | Nickie Linder
The students and teachers of the Sitka and Juneau schools embarked on a combined music … read more

Alaska Conference

How Much Is It Worth?

July 01, 2007 | John Kriegelstein
How does a church run a school with only one student? Sacrificially! Fifteen months ago … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Conference Delegates Re-elect Officers, Discuss Academy's Future

July 01, 2007 | Steve Vistaunet
Idaho Conference delegates, met Sunday, May 20, and re-elected officers Stephen L. … read more

Idaho Conference

New Idaho Conference Executive Committee

July 01, 2007
Stephen L. McPherson, chairman Donald A. Klinger, secretary Harold R. Dixon III, … read more

Idaho Conference

You Don't Know How Much It Means Until It's Over

July 01, 2007 | Danielle Lawson
Seventh-day Adventist education is without a doubt one of the greatest opportunities … read more

Montana Conference

30-Hour Famine Mt. Ellis Academy Students Raise Funds and Awareness to Help Fight Hunger

July 01, 2007 | Kaytie Knight
Students and faculty at Mt. Ellis Academy participated in a unique event—a famine—the … read more

Montana Conference

Special Connection Between Great Falls Church and School Five Falls Christian School Leads Out in the Church Service

July 01, 2007 | Melissa Claridge
Great Falls Church members smiled as they watched the students from Five Falls … read more

Montana Conference

BVCS Students and Hamilton Church Members Work Together

July 01, 2007 | Tammy Harris
The playground at Blodgett View Christian School was ready for a facelift. The … read more

Montana Conference

A New Chapter Begins at Mt. Ellis Academy

July 01, 2007 | Darren Wilkins
The oldest Adventist boarding academy broke ground on a bright new future on alumni … read more

Oregon Conference

Hood View Junior Academy Making a Difference in New Orleans

July 01, 2007 | Holley Bryant
Hood View Junior Academy's (HVJA) purpose is preparing people for a Christ-centered … read more

Oregon Conference

Digital Art Show PAA Students Display Their Work at Local Computer Store

July 01, 2007 | Liesl Vistaunet
Students taking Digital Media and Digital Art courses at Portland Adventist Academy ( … read more

Oregon Conference

Central Valley Christian School Celebrates 50 Years

July 01, 2007 | Lisa Sheldrake
Fifty years ago, in 1957, a small school, Corvallis-Albany Seventh-day Adventist Union … read more

Oregon Conference

“The Singing Christmas Tree” Performs at PAA Fundraising Banquet

July 01, 2007 | Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) featured the famous Portland Singing Christmas Tree ( … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Spanish Class Puts Language to Good Use on Mexico Mission Trip

July 01, 2007 | Lara Dowie
If you're taking Spanish class, why not put your knowledge to good use? That's what … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Teacher Reavis Belin Beloved for 29 Years

July 01, 2007 | Lara Dowie
Reavis Belin has been a teacher at Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) for 29 years. He … read more

Oregon Conference

Finding Jesus at Milo Adventist Boarding School Provided the Opportunities

July 01, 2007 | Brittany Reynolds
My relationship with Christ was never really anything to talk about, but after … read more

Oregon Conference

Inspired Career Choices Made at Milo Student Chooses Theology as a Result of the School's Influence

July 01, 2007 | Matthew Pierson
Although my mom and my brothers were always around, my dad’s time was often taken up by … read more

Oregon Conference

A Pathfinder is Baptized MCACS Teachers a Strong Influence

July 01, 2007 | Joyce Gallentine
Teachers and Pathfinder leaders helped to bring about what happened on Feb. 24: Michael … read more

Oregon Conference

Livesay Leaves Livingstone

July 01, 2007 | Jaimie Myaing
Barbara Livesay has been the principal of Livingstone Adventist Academy for the past 11 … read more

Oregon Conference

Rogue Valley's Mission to New Orleans

July 01, 2007 | Fylvia Kline
Tools, magic markers, and a season of prayer brought hope and blessings to four … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Colleen Nilsson Dedicated Librarian for 39 Years At Milton-Stateline Adventist School

July 01, 2007 | Dave Gillham
Colleen Nilsson has completed her 39th year at Milton-Stateline Adventist School (MSAS … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Seniors Serve in Florida

July 01, 2007 | Jaci Toews
If you had been in the Filsbury Neighborhood of Vero Beach, Fla., on the mornings of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Hermiston Jr. Academy Eighth-graders Go South of the Border

July 01, 2007 | Randy Foss
Joshua Aguilar and Joshua Peterson, two eighth-graders from Hermiston Jr. Academy with … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Walk-a-thon At Milton-Stateline Adventist School

July 01, 2007 | Dave Gillham
Milton-Stateline Adventist School completed its fourth annual walk-a-thon for health … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Jumping for Joy YACS Jump-rope Program

July 01, 2007 | Susan Bailey
Yakima Adventist Christian School (YACS) began a jump-rope team just after Thanksgiving … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

SJA Students Take Field Trip

July 01, 2007 | Rick Jordan
What do you get when you take two teachers and 27 excited students to see three amazing … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

What a Difference a Dean Makes

July 01, 2007 | Carmen Slavens
Think back to your boarding school years and you may remember a dean who made a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

The Mission of WWVA's Acro Knights

July 01, 2007 | John Deming
"What does it take to be a gymnast?" is a frequent question asked by Scott Schafer, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Robotics Present a Challenge to SJA Students Tournament Winners Proceed to National Competition

July 01, 2007 | Ruth Lenz
LEGO Robotics was a new experience last fall at Spokane Junior Academy. Every Friday … read more

Walla Walla University

Reaping the Benefits Of an Adventist Education

July 01, 2007 | Stephanie Shin
In January 2007, I transferred to Walla Walla College from New York University. I came … read more

Washington Conference

Olympia Students Participate in Page Program

July 01, 2007 | Anita McKown
Olympia Christian School (OCS) ninth-graders Mary Castrejon and Vanessa Denny served as … read more

Washington Conference

The Academy Awards At Auburn Adventist Academy

July 01, 2007 | Jondelle McGhee
Auburn Adventist Academy (AAA) recently held its seventh annual Academy Awards ceremony … read more

Washington Conference

LCAS Celebrates 'Family' With School Ohana Groups

July 01, 2007 | Earlene Wohlers
"What's so funny?" the mother of a giggling second-grader asked her daughter after … read more

Washington Conference

Snapshots of Christian Education In Washington Conference

July 01, 2007
First- and second-graders at Buena Vista Elementary School donated an assortment of … read more

Washington Conference

Shh! These Students Are Reading SAS Implements Reading Program

July 01, 2007 | Lisa Dills
A simple paper chain is really all it is. Yet to the kindergarten through fourth-grade … read more

Washington Conference

PAS Students Receive Grant From Poulsbo Garden Club

July 01, 2007
Students at Poulsbo Adventist School wanted a new garden. So they wrote a grant request … read more

Washington Conference

If Math Were More Like English PSAA Teacher Challenged to Make Math Fun

July 01, 2007 | Kathy Fridlund
For Colleen Brundula Radke, the math and physics teacher at Puget Sound Adventist … read more

Washington Conference

All Aboard Students Learn Teamwork

July 01, 2007
It's a lesson in delayed gratification, an application of creativity, and a workshop in … read more