July 2007

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Feature

Adventist Education

July 01, 2007 | Steve Vistaunet
An increasing number of Adventist parents today are viewing traditional Adventist education as optional. In fact, some observers estimate that nearly half of eligible Adventist students are not attending our church-subsidized schools. … read more

More Features

Leadership

July 01, 2007
Committee chair: John Loor Members: John Gatchet, Keith Hallam, Fylvia Kline, Ken … read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 | Education | Ruth Lenz
LEGO Robotics was a new experience last fall at Spokane Junior Academy. Every Friday … 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

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

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

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