MBCA Family and Friends,
From the Head of School
We were driving along a familiar road shortly after our then seven-year-old son received glasses for the first time. He was giddy with excitement as he noticed detail he didn’t realize even existed. He had seen trees out the car window before, but he had never noticed their leaves. He had seen flags waving in the wind, but hadn’t realized they were emblazoned with the logo of his favorite football team. He had seen the neon sign of the supermarket before but never knew it was displaying the name of the store. “Look!” he shouted with enthusiasm time and time again, awed by the beauty of what he was seeing, and impressed with the information he could now discover on his own. This newfound clarity of vision changed everything.
This has been a year of newfound clarity. Our vision was focused, and details came to light that were previously unclear. Through a collaborative process, we determined our next steps as a school and completed a comprehensive strategic plan outlining our goals in the following eight areas: Academic Development, Spiritual Development, Enrollment, Advancement, Finances, Cocurriculars, Personnel, and Facilities.
Just one short year later, we’re revising this plan because so many of our goals have already been met or are well underway and need to be revised upwards. That’s the result of a clear vision, one that has been purposefully committed to the LORD (Proverbs 16:3). An entire community, with clarity of vision, can accomplish so much together!
In this publication, you will hear stories and see reports that highlight this exciting reality, and we can celebrate all those who have contributed so much to accomplishing our vision. We’re growing, building, raising funds, enhancing programs, developing personnel, and so much more – all to achieve our mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and lifelong love and desire for learning. What a wonderful community, and what a blessing to celebrate this vision coming alive in front of our eyes!
Blessings,
Dr. Jim Cianca Head of School
2023-2024 Academy Leadership
OF
Dear MBCA Family,
Thank you for your generous and faithful giving to the 2023-2024 Annual Fund! It was incredible to witness the impact that so many MBCA families made this year. Our children are truly surrounded by a strong, committed community that seeks to put Christ first in all we do.
Being a part of this school community has been a blessing to our family. When we first toured the campus, we knew instantly that this was the school for our children. Eight years ago, our oldest started as a kindergartener at MBCA. Nine years from now, our youngest will graduate from MBCA. As we approach the halfway point of our family’s time on MBCA’s campus, we are more confident than ever that the spiritual and educational impact from this school, the community, and the incredible faculty and staff will last a lifetime.
The growth of MBCA is evident as we welcome more new families to both MBCA campuses than ever before, and the Upper School reaches its largest enrollment to date. All of this growth is happening while maintaining small class sizes, employing a dedicated group of educators, and growing our academic and athletic programs. We truly see God at work every day in countless ways through this school as it prepares our children to go out into the world possessing a strong relationship with Christ and a lifelong love of learning that will enrich and empower them for the future.
It was an honor to serve as the Annual Fund Chairs. We can’t thank you enough for your generous gifts and enthusiastic participation. Your commitment to ensuring that our children will continue to grow in an academic environment where Christ is central in all we do is inspiring. We want to give a special thank you to our Annual Fund volunteers, who worked tirelessly in supporting the fundraising efforts throughout the year by reaching out to your peers and explaining the importance of the Annual Fund. We sincerely appreciate your commitment and your time!
In closing, may God bless each of your families and our school. Opportunity abounds at MBCA as the love of Christ fills the classrooms. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for our school, our faculty and staff, each of your families and, most importantly, each of our precious children!
With Sincere Gratitude,
Erin & Jason Essary
Erin & Jason Essary 2023-2024 Annual Fund Chairs
UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDS
ANNUAL FUNDS
Bridges the gap between tuition and operational expenses
Tuition Assistance
Utilities & Facilities Maintenance
Technological programs
CAPITAL FUND
Expansion of Current Facilities
Construction of New Facilities
Expanded, Increased, More
Efficient Programming
SPRING FLING
Needs that fall outside of Annual and Capital Support
(i.e. Lobby Makeovers, Bus Wraps, Production Studio)
The Perch Merchandise Store
Professional Development Opportunities
Ryan Abell ‘28
Penelope & Franklin Abell
Timi Abiodun ‘36
Tiwa Abiodun ‘34
Dola & Kamal Abiodun
Hendley Armitage ‘32
Jessica & Drew Armitage
Logan Ayala ‘33
Aidan Ayala ‘29
Joselyn & Tony Ayala
Lenox Bailey ‘31
Darcie & Stan Bailey
Anna Baquerizo ‘33
Edda Baquerizo ‘31
Viktoriya & Jose Baquerizo
Bradly Barco ‘37
Stacy & Brad Barco
Riley Barton ‘33
Taylor Barton ‘30
Lana Schorvitz & Eric Barton
Zaria Beyer ‘38
Genelle & Andrew Beyer
Lucas Biagini Carneiro ‘37
Fernanda Biagini & Alexandre Carneiro
Alex Boatright ‘29
Kelly & Kyle Boatright
Wesley Brasuell ‘37
Britney & Daniel Brasuell
Emma Brown ‘38
Brandi & Thomas Brown
Sophie Brueder ‘37
Chelsea Rye & Michael Brueder
Liam Butkus ‘37
Katelin & Sean Butkus
Welcome, New Families!
Logan Cacho ‘33
Rachel Fry & Edward Cacho
Rachel Canavan ‘27
Brianna & Christopher Canavan
Parker Calhoun ‘38
Riley Calhoun ‘35
Morgan & Ian Calhoun
Anna Laura De Paiva
Capochim ‘38
Bella Capochim ‘37
Benício Capochim ‘37
Vanessa & Leonardo Capochim
Sofia Chandran ‘38
Olena & Sandeep Chandran
Tate Cogbill ‘31
Leslie & Matt Cogbill
Vieve Cronin ‘38
Nichole Green & Kevin Cronin
Joshua Crumpler ‘34
Natalia Crumpler ‘31
Yarid & Carlester Crumpler
Collins Culberson ‘31
Sarah & Charlie Culberson
Ryleigh Curran ‘38
Cynthia & Ryan Curran
Peter Dale ‘27
Melissa & Patrick Dale
Robert Davie ‘26
Kelli & Clarke Davie
Valerie Dias ‘35
Sophia Dias ‘32
Clecia Andrade & Andre Dias
Macey Dorough ‘28
Laurie & Jimmy Dorough
Felicity Duvall ‘38
Judy & Jeremy Duvall
John Elmankabady ‘38
Samantha & Mina Elmankabady
Zachary Espinoza ‘28
Sarah & Joshua Espinoza
London Farmer ‘37
Chyna & Melvin Farmer
Francie Filacchione ‘37
Caroline & Tyler Filacchione
Adeline Fisher ‘38
Abigail & Jordan Dukes
Ryland & Megan Fisher
Prince Grosvenor ‘27
Gina Jordan
Hudson Hall ‘37
Jessica & Chase Hall
Thomas Hamilton ‘33
Lisa & Thomas Hamilton
Sloane Hancock ‘38
Jennifer & Nicholas Hancock
Noah Harris ‘37
Micha & David Harris
Harper Hawkins ‘38
Lauren & Jeffrey Hawkins
Gwendolen Howard ‘37
Caroline & Paul Howard
Holden Huffey ‘28
Brooke & John Huffey
Ian Iovtchev ‘38
Diana Mier & Krassimir Iovtchev
Andrew Jarvis ‘38
Anda & Keith Jarvis
Jack Javoronock ‘28
Meg & Ward Javoronock
Patrick Kay II ‘38
Joanna Kay
Emorie Keller ‘30
Amanda & Josh Keller
Dawson Killough ‘37
Trenton Killough ‘33
TK Killough ‘30
Sara & Thomas Killough
Emma Kim ‘31
Cynthia & Insung Kim
Connor Knapp ‘33
Caitlin & Jeff Knapp
Evie Lehman ‘37
Angela & Edward Lehman
Auden Lewis ‘31
Megan & Mike Lewis
Zoe Lopez Bautista ‘37
Jhilaris Bautista de Lopez & Reynaldo Lopez
Chaney Lowden ‘25
Caroline & Howard Lowden
Gino Luckie ‘29
Nicolette & Dustin Luckie
Sophia Ludwig ‘31
Raquel & Eric Ludwig
Bella Maleiko ‘28
Anna & James Maleiko
Aiden Marquez ‘28
Brandy & Martin Marquez
Brooks Martin ‘37
Summer & Dalton Martin
Cat McCart ‘37
Lucy Carstarphen & Michael McCart
Matthieu Mertilus ‘31
Marie & Robinson Mertilus
Cora Mitchell ‘38
Emorie Mitchell ‘34
Courtney O’Neill & Roger
Mitchell
Regan Montayne ‘32
Michelle & Eric Montayne
Glenn Moore ‘37
Kimberly & Bryan Moore
Jackson Morris ‘28
Christine & Dan Morris
Liv O’Gorman ‘30
Jennifer O’Gorman
Juli Hendrix
Sully Owens ‘37
Sarah Magee & Alton Owens
Xander Panachida ‘37
Brittany & Kristian Panachida
Presley Parrish ‘30
Daidra & Marshall Parrish
Christian Peck ‘29
Radka & Chris Peck
Caleb Pellegrino ‘34
Jeanne & Trevor Pellegrino
Avery Rentschler ‘28
Bambi & Matt Renstchler
Holton Roberts ‘28
Lindsay & Tyler Roberts
Giovanna Santos ‘33
Daiane & Marcelo Santos
Owen Satterfield ‘37
Emily & Randall Satterfield
Gianna Saulino ‘33
Juliana & Charles Saulino
Jack Senkbeil ‘31
Beth & Jarrett Senkbeil
Caroline Shannon ‘37
Ashley & Cole Shannon
Colton Shaw ‘33
Noah Shaw ‘32
Amy & Kendall Shaw
Molly Sluben ‘28
Laureen & William Sluben
Jackson Sparrow ‘26
Missy & Chuck Sparrow
Hadley Stark ‘37
Tara & Matthew Stark
Bette Thomas ‘29
Kathy & Clay Thomas
Mia Thompson ‘31
Ashley & Joshua Thompson
Parker Tuttle ‘31
MaryRose Palermo
Luke Walsh ‘28
Karen & Christopher Walsh
Jackson Wells ‘30
Grace & Chris Doscher
Will Whitehead ‘38
Lindsey & Doug Whitehead
Ford Whyte ‘27
Jennifer & Clifford Whyte
Lillian Wilson ‘38
Kate & Trace Wilson
Jalen Woodard ‘29
Delanie & Jermon Woodard
DeAnthony Wymbs ‘28
Erwin Harper
Greyson Adams ‘29
Brother to Asher
Jennifer & Corbin Adams
Hannah Anderson ‘31
Sister to Aaron Claire & Kobi Anderson
Angel Avery ‘28
Sister to Roman
Angel & Randy Avery
Emma Barber ‘36
Sister to Madison
Tricia & Chip Barber
Cora Bauer ‘38
Sister to Jackson
Sarah & Benjamin Bauer
Isabella Cabarcas ‘37
Sister to Sebastian
Silvana Sanchez & Steve Cabarcas
William Churchman ‘37
Brother to Welles
Caitlin & John Churchman
David Clark ‘37
Brother to Alice
Maureen & Robert Clark
Welcome, New Siblings!
For 2024-2025, we are thrilled to welcome 21 new siblings to MBCA! It is a special blessing for siblings to share in the MBCA experience. Welcome, brothers and sisters!
Emerson Dial ‘38
Sister to Blakely, Hadley, & Lindley
Katie & Jackson Dial
Lindley Dial ‘38
Sister to Blakely, Hadley, & Emerson
Katie & Jackson Dial
Diana Doukov ‘37
Sister to Harrison
Theresa & Kostadin Doukov
ZJ Efemini ‘28
Sister to Tejiri
Joiya & Efe Efemini
Gaines Herget ‘38
Brother to Barrett
Jessica & Michael Herget
Gracyn Hill ‘37
Sister to Nora
Jana & Gaines Hill
Payton Kahn ‘38
Sister to Hudson
Tiffany & Andrew Kahn
Siana Lam ‘37
Sister to Marina
Andrea & Alan Lam
Mary Sanders Mullens ‘38
Sister to Sutton
Cameron & Steven Mullens
Alessa Santos ‘37
Sister to Maya Livia Linhares & Leandro Santos
Emma Szymke ‘37
Sister to Mary Evelyn Binnicker & Frances
Sarah & Andrew Szymke
Sutton Watts ‘28
Brother to Emerson
Jordan & Brandon Watts
Hayes Whitlock ‘31
Brother to Reagan
Amy & Rob Whitlock
Director’s Letter
When I joined the Academy staff 11 years ago, the Upper School was not yet a reality. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its opening day this August was so rewarding. My kids were little back in 2014, but they understood the excitement! My son asked me many times, “Mommy, when the high school is done, will a college be next?” He was hopeful he would never have to leave MBCA! While “MBCAU” is not in the works, the growth of our Upper School and the continued excellence of our programs in all three divisions is truly inspiring. What a blessing to be here.
The 2023-2024 school year brought many celebrations. Our first-ever home football game on Arrow Field saw an opening drive touchdown, we welcomed back our beloved Becky to the front desk and praised God for her recovery, and we broke ground on a fantastic new facility at the Upper School – just to name a few. Most importantly, we sent another group of graduates out into the world, armed with a truly Christ-centered education. Since 2018, MBCA has graduated 246 exceptional young men and women. The impact those individuals will have on society thanks to their firm foundation of faith is immeasurable, and you help make this possible.
Our Annual Fund volunteers are listed in this publication, and I am grateful for the sacrifices of their time and energy. They worked hard to make the 2023-2024 Annual Fund campaign a massive success, directly benefiting each and every student. A special thank you to Erin and Jason Essary for chairing our 2023-2024 campaign. Your commitment to Christian education and MBCA’s mission is inspiring! We are blessed to be your school home.
Huge thanks as well to Shannon and Carlton Walstad for their continued leadership as chairs for the Building Up Capital Campaign. I cannot wait to welcome everyone to the grand opening of the T. Scott Calvert Student Center in 2025! We are so blessed by the Walstad family for their commitment to MBCA through this important time of growth and development.
The MBCA family is the best, and I am eager to continue working alongside the talented faculty, staff, and parents who make the Academy the amazing place it is. My sincere gratitude, especially, to Jen Collier and Shannon Smallwood; I am so proud of our team!
Thank you for all you do to help us provide opportunities and purpose for our children.
With gratitude,
Alison Stephens Director of Advancement
Honor Roll of Donors
Giving levels are calculated annually (July 1 through June 30) based on annual fund gifts to the Academy. Donors are recognized annually on our Honor Roll of Donors in the appropriate giving level. Corporate matching gifts are encouraged and will count toward giving levels.
Recognizing the dedication of the Heads of School who have fearlessly guided MBCA since 1998.
Terri and Jim Cianca
Sonya and Greg Herren
Mara and Paul Jacobson
Recognizing those whose generosity, leadership, faith and vision created for this community an opportunity for students to grow and learn in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Kenneth Basille
Lauren and Alan Holcomb
Pam and Joel Lackey
Kathleen and Leo Robayo
Ragan and James Weeks WESLEY SOCIETY $10,000-14,999
Named for John Wesley, founder of Methodism, in recognition of the leadership at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church who supported the establishment of the Academy.
Casey and Carlos Alarcon
Kristi and Cal Boyd
Holly and Richard Burgess
The Dial Family Foundation
Ashley and Ryan Irvine
Jennifer and Josh Kenny
Chelsea and BJ Shaver
Shannon and Carlton Walstad
Honoring the brave students and their families who faithfully embraced the Academy’s mission and enrolled as its first Kindergarten class in August 1998.
Anonymous (1)
Brenda Ashby
Melinda and Todd Bailey
Deidre and Bryce Bennett
Rachel and Derrick Bloom
Kristen and Beau Brinkley
Jordan Connelly
Libby and Matt Coutu
Denise and M. Lee Dickerson
Erin and Jason Essary
Tiffany and Nate Harris
Gayle and Jerry Headrick
Sherri and Trey Holder
Brenda and William Johnson
Kelli and Brent Jones
Alice and Jonathan Linder
Iliana and Peter Malinov
Kelly and Darren Marcuzzi
Holly and Clay Owens
Farrah and Rob Patti
Michele and John Reiboldt
Ann and Michael Scheuerman
Charlotte and Paul Springthorpe
Candace and Matt Stevens
Ellen Whipple
Recognizing the Academy’s belief that the Bible instructs us to do all things with excellence and purpose.
Anonymous (4)
Mandy and Nick Arnold
Staci and Brook Bolton
Kay and Richard Coachys
Allison and Keegan Corcoran
Kari and John Downing
Jeanne and John Flack
Marné and David Gray
Rachel and Todd Infante
Cathy Irvine
Amy and John Jacobs
Jeannette Jimenez and Adrian Perry
Deborah and David Kimery
Debra and Scott Leerssen
Laura and Dave Loeffel
Nicole and Jerry O’Keefe
Janice and Kelly Penn
Kristen and Scott Rogers
The Bill Spell Family
Alison and Brian Stephens
Kirsten and James Summer
Kim and Blake Turner
Jennifer and Ryan Van Paepeghem
Selena and Drew Welge
Marie and Gerard White
Dana and Michael Woodruff
Honoring the Academy families, faculty, staff and Board members who have supported MBCA both prayerfully and financially from the very beginning.
Anonymous (5)
Lori and Jason Adams
Kasey and Nick Aronson
Christine and Thomas Balachowski
Creighton and Nicholas Batrouney
Megan and John Becker
Kriya and Beau Benich
Robin and Sean Berger
Wendy and Jason Beville
Allison and Robb Borden
Kay and Jack Cantrell
Jill and Derek Cardinell
Lindsey and Chris Catone
Jordan and Joshua Cavallin
Brandyn Chapman
Lauren and Drew Cleveland
Christy and Clarke Coole
Kelly Crowther and Christopher Merrill
Tammy Curtis
Sydney and Craig D’Arcy
Nancy and Dave Dinschel
Theresa and Kostadin Doukov
Shelby and Rodney Drinkard
Claudia and Kevin Floyd
Clarel and Richard Fowler
H. Jack Fuller
Alicia and John Gant
Barbara and David Garrett
Heather Goerlich
Katie and Jordan Harris
Lindsay and Jeremiah Haswell
Julie and Russ Hedden
Karen and Alan Heinz
Joanna and Bert Hill
Lindsay Hill
Gayle and Bobby Hinson
June and Fred Isaf
Erin and James Izen
Dee and Gavin Johnson
Pam and David Johnston
Dianna and Werner Joubert
Tiffany and Andrew Kahn
Lauren Schilt Kennedy
Cynthia Kiernan
Young-Ah and Richard Kim
Jennifer and Todd Kuimjian
Julie and Shawl Lobree
Jaleigh and Adam Long
Mei Kwan and Tri Luong
Kay and Michael Mahoney
Annie and Alan Massey
Amanda and Jonathan McCants
Charlotte McCloskey
Holly and John McKinley
Bethany Meekins and Santi Coloma
Kristine and Jim Monroe
Karen and John Mudrock
Mary Lou and Mike Musulin
Cristie and David Nelson
Lesley and Keith Palmer
Paige and Rustin Parsons
Danielle and Tyler Patterson
Colleen and Jason Pollick
Sara and Kevin Prevost
Megan and Taylor Raines
Ling Ren and Lu Fang
Corinne and AJ Siccardi
Cathy and David Sloan
Julie and Jerry Sorrels
Kathie and Clark Spell
Stephanie and Jake Stefan
Judy and William Sudderth
Betty Sumerlin
Besa Tarazhi and Ilir Pjetri
Mary Beth and Michael Thrasher
Amy Carroll and Whit Tindall
Grace and Michael Trent
Anita and Scott Trott
Jill and Berry Trulove
Liz and Ben Tyber
Blakely and James Whitehead
Kristin and Hank Windhorst
A tribute to the Academy’s official colors, so chosen because the brightness of gold symbolizes the presence of God, and blue, the color of royalty, welcomes the coming of a King...
Anonymous (17)
Jennifer and Walker Alexander
Renata and Jeff Allison
Carla Cordovez and Ian Almeida
Allie and Brandon Arnold
Becky and Todd Bechtel
Mary Ellen Becker
Cassandra and Richard Besselink
Christian and Michael Biorn
Susan and Vince Birley
Lesley and John Braxton
Catherine and Jerry Carlton
Amy and Chad Case
Caitlin and John Churchman
Maureen and Robert Clark
Ann and Leo Cooper
Melanie Davis and Mark Dalton
Regan and Matt Daniels
Deborah Davis
Marianne and Chuck Detling
Amanda and Steven Dossey
Laura and Jim Freeman
Cathy and Phil Gambrell
Martha and Andrew Grace
Jordan and Tyler Gutzman
Tara and Justin Hanover
Naomi and Gerald Hansen
Donna and Tim Harrigan
Diane and Larry Hendrix
Jessica and Michael Herget
Jana and Gaines Hill
Nikkole and Preston Hobson
Teri and Minas Hovsepian
Mallory and Zach Hunter
Lindsay Hurley
Lisa and Steven Johnson
Jihee and Andrew Kim
Kelley and Paul Krohnert
Heather and Rodney Lanxton
Robin and Dave LaSure
Carrie and Judd Lemming
Dawn and Stephen Loftin
Julie and John Lyon
Lee Mallon
Kristi McCollum
Jeanne and Glenn McDaniel
Cameron and Michael McIntosh
Raechel and Andrew Moorhead
Lindsay and Brian Morton
Melissa and Dan Mutert
Cristina and John Oliver
Alexandra Caceres and Rupert Ortiz
Hamentbhai and Sid Patel
Paige and Gerry Peck
Aileen and Andrew Pott
Caroline and Matthew Reddington
Ticia and Nathan Reed
Susanna Rohm
Michele and James Rosich
Lisa and Darren Ross
Silvana Sanchez and Steve Cabarcas
Zhen Shi
Tamara and Scott Siemon
Genevieve and Paul Stevens
Ann and Glenn Stone
Jonelle and Fred Tenbarge
Lisa and Brian Thornton
Jay and Jennifer Treadwell
Kortnie Vagner and Jason Schweizer
Ana Maria Velazquez and Enrique Venegas
Nicki and Marc Vinson
Knoxie and Med Walstad
June Wexler
Amy White
Karan Zielke
Recognizing the Academy mascot, a symbol of strength, courage, wisdom and spirituality.
Anonymous (50)
Mary and Mark Aden
Lisa and Dan Aldridge
Doolin and Robert Alexander
Eno Amoda
Claire and Kobi Anderson
Terrasina Azaria and Juan Elizondo
Nicole and James Arnold
Denise and Jim Azar
Michelle and Brian Balachowski
Tricia and Chip Barber
Stacy Nelson-Barker and William Barker
Kristen and Stephen Bates
Sarah and Benjamin Bauer
Stephanie Baze
Maria and Rick Bell
Allen and Christy Bell
Elise and Brian Bernhardt
Amy and Christopher Bichsel
Deborah Biorn
Marie and Allan Black
Elizabeth and Ben Blonde
Kaylann Boyd
Tricia and Bobby Briggs
Brandie and Daryl Brooks
Linda Brooks
Tessa and Jason Brooks
Holly and Kent Brown
Amy and David Brown
Sarah and Tommy Brown
Linda and David Bunn
Amie and Brad Burt
Stephen Burton
Susan and Greg Busch
Jenna and Daniel Byars
Jennifer and Jason Calvo
Trey Cameron
Donna Cates
Amanda and Kurt Catone
Kim and Robert Christenson
Ann and Philip Churchman
Alish Clairmont
Margaret Coger
David Coheley
Lucynda and Lee Coker
Jen and Jason Collier
Scarlet and Troy Collins
Jana and Kevin Combs
Megan and Jacob Cook
Beth Ann Cooper
Jeannie and James Corradino
Astrid Cortes
Carol and Ron Coutu
Jennifer and Troy Covington
Ginny and Mark Cummings
Lisa D’Amato
Reston Andrews and Matt Dale
Royden Daniels
Sandra Daniels
Jamie and Chris Dastou
Andree Davila
Linda and Roger de Don
Rebecca and Urijah Dilanni
Elizabeth and Brett Dixon
Betty Dolson
Lianne Driver
Kimberley and Alfred Drucker
Kristin and Chuck Dunlop
Amy and John Dunning
Jennifer and Donald Edwards
Kim and Brett Eilers
Terrasina Azaria and Juan Elizondo
Laura and Brent Emerick
Marty Esterman
Susan Eviston
Kristi Farley and Joseph Pegnia
Elizabeth and Kyle Farrell
Katie and Mark Farrish
Susan Fettig
Chelsea Fleming
Matthew Forrester
Cody and Alex Frank
Katy and Jay Gadsby
Beth Gaines
Barbara Gann
Janet Geiger
Susan and Dean Gendron
Beth and Kenneth Gilliland
Peter Gonzalez
Katie and Brent Gorman
Cynthia Gozzola and Mark Torre
Julie and Michael Gudger
Georgi and Emil Gullia
Jenny and Boyd Guy
Brooke and Jacob Habibi
Carrie Hackett and Jeffrey Hamby
Marianna and Brian Hamilton
Amber and Ryan Hamilton
Nancy and Sean Hanse
Melissa and John Harkey
David Harris
Nadyne and Rodney Harville
Ashley and Jeffrey Hayes
Hayley and Patrick Hecht
Sandra Herndon
Paige Herold
Sharen Hiler
Laura and Robert Hoffman
Donna and Kenneth Hoffman
Katie and Kevin Horne
Tracy Hoskins
Caroline Howe
Althea Howery
Thoa and Vu Hua
Samantha and Micah Hughes
Shawna and Joseph Husted
Robyn and Joseph Jacobs
Marla and James Jendzurski
Rozalind and Cody Jensen
Kathy Jewkes
Gini and Brad Johnson
Juli and Charles Johnson
Andrea and Paul Jones
Trent Jones
Smitha Roshan and Roshan Joseph
Heather and EJ Joswick
Renee and Brian Kempton
Hannah and Sam Kendrick
CC Kenney
Veronica Kessenich
Kellum Key
Eddie Kihara
Margaret and Robert Kittrell
Dave Klinger
Kathy Kluesner
Ileana Boariu and Justin Kunes
Trish Kyger
Christine Laird
Plamena and Krasimir Landzhev
Gaye Lantis
Brooke and Shane Latham
Patty and Tripp Lovett
Melissa Lynn
Shawn and Bruce Mackinson
Carol and Lynwood Maddox
Lindsay and Ryan Mahoney
Sabina and Les Makant
Melanie and Bradley Martin
Meredith and Daniel Martin
Michelle and Marcus Martin
Shawn and Richard Martz
Michaelene and Roberto Mastrocola
Wendy Mattison
Joey Mayberry
Casey and Eric McAfee
Melissa McBrayer
Claudia and Stan McDaniel
Chrissy and Matthew McDonald
Marcia and Charles McLarty
Elizabeth and Kenneth Merry
Melody Mezzina
Amy and Daniel Mikkelsen
Bobbie and Greg Miller
Kimberly and Shannon Miller
Jessica and Robert Mitchum
David Mokotoff
Patricia and Matthew Montemayor
Hannah and John Moore
Kelli and Carl Muller
Ann and Doug Murphy
Heather Nelson
Stacy Nelson-Barker and William Barker
Amanda and Brandon Newton
Nicole and Brad Norman
Lauren and Dragos Nour
Christy and Shane O’Connor
Heather Oliver
Michael Palicia
Judy and Kirk Pearce
Ashley and Mark Pendas
Leigh and Mike Pennington
Lauren and Ricardo Perez
Bethany Perry
Kate and William Peter
Katie and R.J. Phelps
Karen and William Poe
Adrianna & Douglas Poetzsch
Timothy and Kathy Pollard
Elizabeth and Steve Polosky
Mary and Robert Pozatek
Penny and Eric Pratt
Suzanne Quinlan
Katerina and Francesco Quintero
Laura and Jose Quiza
Susan and Joel Raines
Melissa and Paul Reed
Aimee and Troy Riberon
Yenifer and Matias Rios
Jennifer and Jonathan Roberts
Johanna and Glenn Robinson
LaTishia and Maurice Robinson
Susan and Thomas Rogers
Wendy and Matthew Rogowski
Janet and Carey Rountree
Macey Salazar
Samantha Schoenfeld
Vicki and Greg Sells
Katie and Jack Sentell
Sade and Wallace Sharif
Susan and Christian Sharrow
Rande Shern
Anthea Siebritz
Kay and Robbie Siemon
Paulo Silva
Meghan and Adam Sitz
Allyson and Shannon Smallwood
Alicia and Tripp Smallwood
Anna Claire Smith
Kellie Stamm
Kathy and Ken Stamm
Samantha Stebbins
Catherine and Roland Stebbins
Courtney and Andrew Stevens
Robyn Stevens
Ashley Stone
Jenny and Bob Stone
Dorothy and Charles Story
Jon Story
Steve Swanson
Sarah and Andrew Szymke
Nicole Taylor
Susan and Jeff Taylor
Amanda Terranova
Marjorie and David Thomas
Autumn and Eric Thomason
Carli Troutman
Jennifer and Thomas Tulloch
Patsy and Bo Turner
Tiffany Tyner
Beatriz Torrealba and Oscar Alberto
Valero
Mia and Mike Van Wagenen
Jenna and Chris Van Zelfden
Vicki and Greg Verego
Elisabeth Walker
Laine and Ben Walker
Tara Walker
Rachel and Robert Waters
Kathy and Scott Whitehead
John Whitehurst
Randy Wilkens
Malinda and Drew Wilkinson
Jennifer and Ian Willison
Becca Wilson
Heather and Jason Wise
Greta and Peter Zefo
Brenda Ashby
Chloe Wolfe ‘30
Christine & Thomas
Balachowski
Anslee Balachowski ‘28
Mary Ellen Becker
Georgi Becker ‘29
Poppy Becker ‘33
Deborah Biorn
Anna Biorn ‘25
Linda Brooks
Ansley Brooks ‘24
Addy Brooks ‘26
David & Linda Bunn
Max Cardinell ‘32
Kay and Jack Cantrell
Madison Gant ‘21
Tommy & Becky Carter
Caroline Smallwood ‘23
Donna Cates
Isaiah Rohm ‘31
John & Joan Childs
Mathis Coutu ‘29
Colin Coutu ‘31
Kim & Bob Christenson
Liam Barron ‘32
Jude Barron ‘32
Ann and Philip Churchman
Welles Churchman ‘33
Kay and Richard Coachys
Mary Kathryn Coachys ‘34
Carol & Ronald Coutu
Colin Coutu ‘31
Mathis Coutu ‘29
Grandparent Gifts
Linda & Roger de Don
Daniel Rosich ‘27
Susan & David Dial
Emerson Dial ‘38
Betty Dolson
Camden McKinley ‘25
Susan Eviston
Hannah Leerssen ‘24
Josh Leerssen ‘20
Clarel & Richard Fowler
Riley Parsons ‘23
Nancy Clare Parsons ‘25
Tripp Parsons ‘27
H. Jack Fuller
Ethan Woody ‘25
Cathy & Phil Gambrell
Jase Latham ‘28
Ada Latham ‘30
Janet Geiger
Costa Geiger ‘30
Nadyne & Rodney Harville
Brannen Smith ‘32
Gayle & Jerry Headrick
Eli Jones ‘29
Peyton Jones ‘32
Alan & Karen Heinz
Hayes Stephens ‘27
Kelsey Stephens ‘29
Diane and Larry Hendrix
Olivia O’Gorman ‘30
Sandra Herndon
Audrey Nour ‘29
Evie Nour ‘32
Gayle & Bobby Hinson
Olivia Mudrock ‘29
Jack Mudrock ‘30
Kathryn & William Holahan
Mary Kathryn Coachys ‘34
Cathy Irvine
Aubrey Irvine ‘30
Caroline Irvine ‘32
Elizabeth Irvine ‘35
June and Fred Isaf
Luke Isaf ‘35
Andrew Isaf ‘34
Edie Isaf ‘32
Brenda & William Johnson
Audrey Scott ‘33
Ethan Scott ‘31
Veronica Kessenich
Ella Kessenich ‘34
Margaret & Robert Kittrell
Blake Morton ‘30
Kay & Michael Mahoney
Allie Mahoney ‘31
Claudia and Stan McDaniel
Mary Evelyn Binnicker ‘26
Frances Szymke ‘35
Marcia and Charles McLarty
CJ Jacobs ‘27
Laine Jacobs ‘31
Charlotte McCloskey
Lena Lobree ‘29
Lily Lobree ‘26
David Mokotoff
Drew Infante ‘26
Mia Infante ‘29
Ann & Doug Murphy
Adam Trulove ‘27
Brandon Trulove ‘27
Emily Trulove ‘32
Mary Louise & Mike Musulin
Benjamin Besselink ‘30
John & Cristina Oliver
Christian Oliver ‘27
Janie Oliver ‘29
Judy & Kirk Pearce
McKenna Calvo ‘28
Alexandra Calvo ‘31
Janice & Kelly Penn
Sarah Crenshaw Grace ‘34
Boyd Grace ‘37
Susan and Joel Raines
Hannah Raines ‘31
Gracie Raines ‘34
Janet Rountree
Emmaline Marshall ‘29
Kay & Robert Siemon
Gabby Siemon ‘26
Patrick Siemon ‘28
Bill Spell
Henry Alarcon ‘28
Ellie Alarcon ‘24
Samuel Alarcon ‘21
Ethan Spell ‘21
Ann & Glenn Stone
Harper Essary ‘29
James Essary ‘33
Dorothy & Charles Story
Sophia Story ‘31
Judy and William Sudderth
William Sudderth ‘31
Savannah Sudderth ‘28
Betty Summerlin
Graham Jacobson ‘27
Jonelle & Fred Tenbarge
Caroline Shaver ‘31
Cate Shaver ‘34
Patsy & Bo Turner
Dutch Turner ‘25
Reagan Turner ‘28
Vicki and Greg Verego
Riley Collier ‘28
Reese Collier ‘31
Med and Knoxie Walstad
Emma Walstad ‘27
Amelia Walstad ‘29
Knox Walstad ‘31
June Wexler
Matthew Trent ‘26
Ryan Trent ‘30
Kathy & Scott Whitehead
Bridges Whitehead ‘33
Mercer Whitehead ‘34
Athletic Association
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy’s Athletic Association kicked off 2023-2024 with its signature event, The Eagle Open Golf Tournament at Indian Hills Country Club, and wrapped the year with the second Annual Round Eagle Pickleball Tournament at Atlanta Country Club. The Athletics Association is blessed and proud to bring our community together in support of the Academy’s coaches and student athletes for another year of Eagles athletic excellence.
The Athletic Association is the fundraising and volunteer arm of MB athletics. In the past few years, over $200,000 was contributed by the MBAA to purchase non-budget items for our athletic teams and to support development of athletics facilities. MBAA members also annually contribute over 1,000 volunteer hours to help our athletic events run smoothly, from ticketing to concessions to program banquets.
All Academy families in grades 5th through 12th are automatically registered to enjoy membership privileges in the MBAA, but it is open to all. If you would like to find a way to get involved as a member, volunteer, or sponsor, please reach out to Cal Boyd, Athletic Director, at cal.boyd@mtbethelchristian.org. Go Eagles!
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
2023–2024 REVENUE:
Fees $50,750
Eagle Open Golf Tournament $39,000
Round Eagle Pickleball Tournament $7,500
Yard Signs $1,500
Concessions $6,500
TOTAL: $105,250
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
2023-2024 EXPENSES:
NFHS Network Access $7,500
Utility Vehicle $17,500
Concessions $7,500
Program Banquets $6,500
Basketball Shooting Machine $6,000
Shot Put Ring - Track & Field $3,000
Concessions $2,000
Football Headsets $1,700
Facilities: Baseball Dugouts $1,500
Arrow Field Donation $5,000
TOTAL: $58,200
Spring Fling
Parent Council’s Spring Fling is the Academy’s largest fundraising event, and it is always a fabulous time. The 2024 event, hosted March 2 at the Atlanta Country Club, did not disappoint! Entitled the Regatta Gala, the evening was designed to raise important funds for the school while celebrating how every hand on deck contributes to fulfilling the Academy’s mission. The motto, “Sails Up,” and theme verse, Psalm 93:4, are a testament to the power of faith, teamwork, and the guiding presence of Christ in our lives. “Mightier than the waves of the sea is His love for you.”
Guests gathered in a variety of nautical and sailorthemed attire while enjoying dinner, fellowship, and spirited bidding on a wide variety of live and silent auction items: fabulous vacation homes, tickets to all kinds of sporting events and shows, memorabilia, a Goldendoodle puppy, tuition freeze, unlimited ASP, and plenty of other MBCA exclusives!
The auction, instabuys, and sponsorships raised $180,189 for MBCA! Thank you, Parent Council, for putting together a truly wonderful evening. We are especially grateful for the Ways & Means Chairs, Allie Arnold and Lauren Holcomb, for their leadership.
Mark your calendars for Spring Fling 2025 at a new venue, Cherokee Country Club, on Saturday, March 22!
FAMILY SPONSORS
The Arnold Family
Jackson & Grier Connelly
The Cleveland Family
The Fischer Family
The Grace Family
The Holcomb Family
The Long Family
The Rogowski Family
The Syrios Family
The Wagner Family
BUSINESS SPONSORS
2023-2024
Financials
COLLECTED:
Tuition and fees $11,221,265
Annual Fund $646,006
Auxiliary $1,017,465
Parent Council/Spring Fling $180,189
EXPENSES: Salaries $8,727,284
Plant Operations $1,232,384
Academics $1,225,947
STUDENT SUPPORT:
Gap Grants $543,988
GA Goal $601,901
2023-2024
Annual Giving
Parents $509,490
Board of Trustees (excluding MBCA Parent Trustees) $18,046
Faculty & Staff $55,675
Grandparents, Students, Alumni, & Friends $56,795
TOTAL COLLECTED: $646,006
2023-2024
Matching Gifts
Corporations of all sizes help are helping Mt. Bethel Christian Academy make a significant and lasting impact in our classrooms through their participation in matching gift programs. Many businesses offer programs that match a portion or the full amount of a gift made to MBCA by their employees, spouses, and retirees. Please contact Jen Collier in the Advancement Office at Jennifer.Collier@mtbethelchristian.org with any questions about securing a matching gift, or visit the Matching Gifts section of our website on the Support page.
Thank you to the following companies for empowering our students to grow and develop into lifelong learners!
Lower School
HONOR ROLL
PRINCIPAL’S
HONOR ROLL4TH GRADE
All A’s for the year in Grammar/Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Bible, Social Studies, and Science.
Max Cardinell
James Case
MaryGrace Cleveland
Alice DeYarman
Blakely Dial
Evie Drucker
Finn Farrish
Eli Fung-A-Wing
Jaynee Gudger
Beckham Hall
Edie Isaf
Juliana Kunes
Lily Lancaster
Penelope Martin
Alex McCabe
Andrew Muller
Austin Nelson
Evie Nour
Aneya Roshan
Benji Sharif
Brannen Smith
Gray Stephens
Mia Stevens
HONOR ROLL4TH GRADE
All A’s and no more than four B’s for the year in Grammar/ Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Bible, Social Studies, and Science.
Henry Aden
Jude Barron
Judah Bernhardt
Reagan Burda
Harrison Doukov
Seren Fang
Sam Freitas
Maddie Hecht
Charlie Husted
Caroline Irvine
Catherine Lubin
Rebecca Marquez
Chandler Massey
Aubrey Norman
Emily Trulove
Iva Van Ginkel
Maddie Welge
Ward Windhorst
PRINCIPAL’S
HONOR ROLL5TH GRADE
All A’s for the year in Grammar/Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Bible, Social Studies, and Science.
Bryden Bell
Reagan Berger
Logan Bichsel
Madison Bichsel
Madison Corcoran
Colin Coutu
Christian D’Arcy
Laine Jacobs
Evie Kershaw
Joel Kim
James Lovett
Allie Mahoney
Elle Patti
Olivia Pozatek
Hannah Raines
Sasha Salomonson
Christian Siccardi
Lydia Smallwood
Olivia Summer
HONOR ROLL5TH GRADE
All A’s and no more than four B’s for the year in Grammar/ Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Bible, Social Studies, and Science.
Brandon Basille
Jackson Brennan
Duncan Brown
Alexandra Calvo
Redding Catone
Grier Connelly
Anastasia Davis
Karleigh Davis
Walker Dial
Madison Hobson
Lauren Izen
Annie Johnson
Emily Leek
Phoebe Mannino
Gretchen McIntosh
Reagan Reddington
Isaiah Rohm
Caroline Shaver
Sophia Story
William Sudderth
Ann Elise Walker
Knox Walstad
PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
95% yearly average in each of the core subjects of Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, and Grammar/Writing, Latin, and Bible.
Reagan Berger
Logan Bichsel
Madison Bichsel
Christian D’Arcy
Joel Kim
Allie Mahoney
ACE AWARDS
The ACE award is given in recognition of Attitude, Cooperation, and Excellence.
4th Grade – Mrs. Arnold’s Class
Aneya Roshan
4th Grade – Ms Key’s Class
Aiden Ricketts
4th Grade – Mrs. Smallwood’s Class
Henry Aden
5th Grade – Mrs. Pascoe’s Class
Olivia Summer
5th Grade – Mrs. Phelps’ Class
Brooklyn Kelley
5th Grade – Mrs. Wilkes’ Class
Erik Hansen
Middle School
HONOR ROLL
HONOR ROLL
Matt Barker
Benjamin Besselink
Katie Busch
Sawyer Coker
Parker Rose Cooper
Sophia Cooper
Mabry Daniels
Caroline Ford
Zoe Fung-A-Wing
Kate Habibi
Harper Hoffman
Kellen Husted
Madison Kenny
HONOR ROLL
Mason Bennett
Haven Breen
Jaden Brooks
Eva Calvo
Alex Chandler
Ella Clark
Jackson Connelly
Connor Fettig
William Haas
Hudson Hamilton
Cole Harrigan
Jocelyn Hovsepian
Whit Hughen
Mia Infante
Kyle Israel
Jake Jansen
Harper Keating
Eliana Kim
Jay Kleywegt
HONOR ROLL
Henry Alarcon
Marcos Almeida
Audrey Brooks
Mollie Chapman
Adam Hamilton
Anna Kate Hatcher
Ella Hoffman
Oz Joswick
Joey Kim
Luke Loeffel
Piper Massey
Colton Miller
Hannah Mobley
Ada Latham
Nolen Leazer
Beau Leslie
Jack Linder
Allie Long
Rex Monroe
Nadia Quinterno
Grace Anne Roberts
Shaun Stefan
Maggie Stover
Lilah Thomas
Mary Charles Thrasher
Abbey Kusky
Luke Lancaster
Alexander Leek
Mark Merry
Reese Moorhead
Olivia Mudrock
Audrey Nour
Porter Reiboldt
Nicholas Sloan
Graham Sorrels
Kelsey Stephens
Samuel Stevens
Leah Thornton
Daniel Venegas
Alex Vittur
Amelia Walstad
Charlee Welge
Reagan Whitlock
Maggie Moore
Jack Mudrock
Lola Pjetri
Ryan Ross
Ashley Rueckel
Izzy Springthorpe
Caroline Stover
Savannah Sudderth
Audrey Treadwell
Maggie Tulloch
Reagan Turner
Charlie Wilkinson
MS STUDENT OF THE YEAR
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL
Simone Almeida
Brynn Bolton
Hayden Coker
Mabry Daniels
Samantha Detling
Caroline Ford
Cameron Geiger Costa
Ella Gentry
Emmy Goerlich
Katie Belle Habibi
Harper Hoffman
Aubrey Irvine
Isaac Kim
Jack Linder
Grace McNeely
Alexis O’Keefe
Addison Perez
Luca Quinterno
Nadia Quinterno
Caroline Rogers
Wiley Snavely
Anna Parker Stevens
Lilah Thomas
Ryan Trent
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL
William Allison
Mason Bennett
Jaden Brooks
Colleen Burda
Parker Chait
Ella Clark
Kate D’Arcy
Laurel Edwards
Harper Essary
Anna Hamilton
Mya Hua
Eliana Kim
Lena Lobree
Miller Mannino
Emmaline Marshall
Janie Oliver
Brooks Pennington
Prince Silva
Lucas Valero
Annelise Walker
Amelia Walstad
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL
Maddie Dossey
Marshall Flack
Coleman Ford
Eliza Garrett
Adam Hamilton
Anna Kate Hatcher
Ella Hoffman
‡Our student of the year is presented to the 8th grade student who exemplifies the highest standards of excellence in spirituality, athletics, fine arts, leadership, and academics, and is chosen by the middle school faculty each
Julianna McNeely
Camryn O’Connor
Stella Rapp
Connor Reddington
Olivia Tindall
Reagan Turner
Mary Claire Walker
High School
HONOR ROLL
HEAD’S LIST
To be recognized, students must have an overall weighted average of 96 or higher with all unweighted grades of 90 or higher.
CLASS OF 2024
Sarah Blonde
Eva Burba
Ian Franco Leite
Emily Hall
Trent Holder
Will Kuimjian
Hannah Leerssen
Reya Roshan
Landen Vinson
CLASS OF 2025
Anna Biorn
Annie Dinschel
Emaly Fought
Evie Hanover
Katelyn Hua
Alejandro Mendieta
Nancy Clare Parsons
Walker Trott
Dutch Turner
CLASS OF 2026
Marai Bell
Mary Evelyn Binnicker
Sarah Decker
Grace Detling
Drew Infante
Danais Joubert
Andrea Krohnert
Riley-Anne Leazer
Lily Lobree
Gabby Siemon
Matthew Trent
Emerson Watts
Zoe Zielke
CLASS OF 2027
Laina Abernethy
Asher Adams
Wesley Dunlop
Anne Gregory Herren
Alex Kuimjian
Ava Mastrocola
Ella McDaniel
Tara McDougald
Lilli Monroe
Elizabeth Rogers
Daniel Rosich
Eli Sharif
Brandon Trulove
FACULTY LIST
To be recognized, students must have an overall weighted average of 90 or higher with all unweighted grades of 85 or higher.
CLASS OF 2024
Ellie Alarcon
Abigail Bell
Ansley Brooks
Katie Cummings
Emily Hall
Will Kuimjian
Nicole Luong
Aidan McCants
Reya Roshan
Meredith Sheldon
Reese Torre
Michael Van Wagenen
Joshua Williams
Sean White
CLASS OF 2025
Lauren Beville
Anna Biorn
Lauren Brooks
Maddie Daniels
Annie Dinschel
Tej Efemini
Mattox Gendron
Katelyn Hua
Aaron Mackinson
Emily Malinov
Caroline Mayo
Camden McKinley
Luke Mikkelsen
Trey Thomas
Walker Trott
Dutch Turner
CLASS OF 2026
Liam Barnett
Marai Bell
Sarah Decker
Grace Detling
Powell Drinkard
Abby Garrett
Emma Jendzurski
Samantha Karel
Samantha Laird
Riley-Anne Leazer
Gbayito Oluwatomisin
Sara Polosky
Presley Wiley
CLASS OF 2027
Roman Avery
Truxtun Boyle
Isabella Crowe
Thomas Downing
Jensen Diianni
Wesley Dunlop
Alex Hedden
Anne Gregory Herren
Alex Kuimjian
Ava Mastrocola
Lilli Monroe
Christian Oliver
Tripp Parsons
Leighton Thorp
Berkley Vinson
Emma Walstad
Leo Wilkens
Signing Day
In April, our seventh graduating class participated in Signing Day ‘24. In front of their parents, peers, coaches, and teachers, five seniors put pen to paper and committed to extend their athletic career at the collegiate level. Congratulations to:
Abigail Bell, attending Reinhardt College for Track & Field; Ansley Brooks, attending Reinhardt College for Lacrosse; Cole Buker, attending Lasell University for Basketball; Katie Cummings, attending Covenant College for Tennis; Will Kuimjian, attending Wheaton College for Basketball
In the last seven years, MBCA has had 24 athletes commit to play in college – over 10% of all our graduates – far exceeding the national average. With a robust football program developing, and state-of-the-art facilities under construction, this number will continue to climb. It’s an exciting time to be an Eagle!
Congratulations to our commits! Eagle Nation will always be in your cheering section!
Class of 2024
Ellie Alarcon Texas Christian University
Robert Babcock, IV Clemson University
Thomas Bailey Belmont University
Miles Barnett Kennesaw State University
Abigail Bell Reinhardt University
Sarah Blonde
Georgia College & State University
Ansley Brooks Reinhardt University
Cole Buker Lasell University
Eva Burba University of South Carolina
Sarah Calderin-Jimenez Kennesaw State University
Katie Cummings Covenant College
Bryce Edwards Kennesaw State University
Michael Farley Auburn University
Kate Floyd University of Mississippi
Ian Liete Gap Year
Alex Gehrig Southern Union State Community College
Emily Hall
Georgia College & State University
Sam Hedden Samford University
Trent Holder, IV Mississippi State University
RoBen Howery Kennesaw State University
David James Georgia State University
Olivia Johnston Georgia College & State University
Ben Kendrick United States Coast Guard
Emily Koehler Auburn University
Will Kuimjian Wheaton College
Miles LaSure University of Vermont
Hannah Leerssen University of Georgia
Jacob Lott Kennesaw State University
Nicole Luong University of Georgia
Jake Marcuzzi Auburn University
Aidan McCants Grove City College
Oluwagbayilo Oluwatomisin Mercer University
Caroline Polosky
Georgia College & State University
Lily Rashidi-Yazd Agnes Scott University
Reya Roshan
Georgia Institute of Technology
Meredith Sheldon Auburn University
Clark Taylor University of Mississippi
Reese Torre Kennesaw State University
Michael Van Wagenen Jr. Samford University
Landen Vinson
Georgia College & State University
Carter Warlick University of Mississippi
Sean White Louisiana State University
Joshua Williams High Point University
Olivia Woodall Mercer University
Joshua Zielke Berry College
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Huntsville University of Alabama
American University
Anderson University
Appalachian State University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Augusta University
Bard College
Barton College
Belmont Abbey College
Benedictine College Brenau University
Brewton-Parker College
Bridgewater State University
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Central Florida Centre College
College of Charleston Clarkston University
Coastal Carolina University
Colby College
University of Colorado Boulder
Colorado School of Mines
Dean College
Eckerd College
Emmanuel College Flagler College
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida State University
University of Florida
Furman University
Georgetown University
Georgia Southern University
Goucher College
Greensboro College
Hampshire College
Hofstra University
University of Kentucky
Lipscomb University
Long Island University – Post
University of Louisville
Luther College
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
University of Miami
Middle Georgia State University
Montana State University
University of New Hampshire
Newberry College
University of North Florida
University of North Georgia
Northeastern University
Oglethorpe University
Oregon State University
Pennsylvania State University
Piedmont University
Purdue University
Roanoke College
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Seton Hall University
FACTS & FIGURES FOR THE CLASS OF 2024
Seventh Graduating Class, 45 graduates
Applied to 121 colleges across the country 16 Honors Programs acceptances
$6,057,002 offered in scholarship money, NOT including the HOPE scholarship 86% of the class qualified for the HOPE scholarship
Becky’s Back!
She’s back! January 8, 2024, saw the return of Mrs. Becky Bechtel to our Lower & Middle School Campus. It was such a blessing for students, faculty, staff, and parents to, literally, roll out the red carpet for Ms. Becky and her much-anticipated return to the front desk. Ms. Becky is the first person our students and visitors encounter, and her absence for 369 days was felt by all.
After a shocking diagnosis in January 2023, Ms. Becky, receptionist at the Lower & Middle Schools Campus, stepped away from her duties at MBCA for the fight of her life. We cheered each of her victories during treatment, knowing that she was one step closer to returning. She is a mighty Eagle indeed.
The University of the South
Smith College
University of South Carolina Beaufort
University of South Florida
Stetson University
Suffolk University
Sweet Briar College
The University of Tampa
Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Wesleyan University
The University of Tennessee
University of Toledo
Trevecca Nazarene University
University of Virginia’s College at Wise
The George Washington University
University of West Georgia
Western Carolina University
Wingate University
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Wofford College
Xavier University
Thank you to our MBCA community who supported The Bechtel family with prayers, cards, meals, and more this past year. What a difference your love and encouragement made to Becky and her family. Becky and her husband, Todd, are parents to Olivia, MBCA Class of 2021.
“I cannot describe how much you all mean to me,” said Becky. “My red carpet arrival certainly started this year off much better than last. That was truly an incredible surprise, and I am so grateful for each of you. I know you waited in the cold for a long time for me!”
If you couldn’t tell from the chauffeured vehicle, police escort, streamers, confetti, flowers, balloons, signs, tiara, sash, red carpet, 600+ welcoming committee, hugs, and tears, we are so happy to have her back “home” at MBCA!
Georgia GOAL
The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program continues to make a huge impact in the lives of students and families at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy. In the 2023–2024 school year, 80 students received tuition assistance through the Georgia GOAL program. Without GOAL, these students would not have been able to receive the high-quality, Christ-centered education provided at MBCA. This was made possible thanks to the 140 individuals, couples, and businesses listed here who deferred their state of Georgia income tax dollars to support Academy students through the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program.
Please continue to encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to participate in the GOAL program. You are going to pay Georgia taxes anyway, so why not defer those dollars to help qualified students receive a Christ-centered education at MBCA?
Questions? Please contact Chip Barber, Director of Operations, at chip.barber@mtbethelchristian.org.
Sandra and Roy Abernethy
Sarah and James Acker
Jennifer and Corbin Adams
Casey and Carlos Alarcon
Renata and Jeff Allison
Carol and David Armitage
Kasey and Nicholas Aronson
Arrow Exterminators, Inc.
Melinda and Todd Bailey
Patricia and Charles Barber
Katherine and Lawrence Barber
Lisa and Kenneth Bass
Melissa and Clinton Bean
Becky and Todd Bechtel
Elise and Brian Bernhardt
Joan and Julian Betts
Amy and Christopher Bichsel
Christian and Michael Biorn
Susan and Vince Birley
Marie and William Black
Kristen and Beau Brinkley
Brandie and Daryl Brooks
Holly and Richard Burgess
Amy Carroll
John Cary
Amanda and Kurt Catone
Lindsey and Christopher Catone
Terri and James Cianca
Maureen and Robert Clark
Lauren and Drew Cleveland
Susan and James Cochran
Anita and Michael Colley
Deborah and Victor Connell
Jordan Connelly
Christy and Clarke Coole
Allison and Keegan Corcoran
Francee Geiger Costa and William Costa
Genia and William Crane
Yarid and Carlester Crumpler
Greg Dangar
Royden Daniels
Marianne and Chalmer Detling
Katherine and Jackson Dial
Nancy and David Dinschel
Elizabeth and Brett wDixon
Amanda and Steven Dossey
Kimberley and Al Drucker
Kristin and Charles Dunlop
Erin and Jason Essary
Ren Ling and Fang Lu
Jeanne and John Flack
Melissa and Ryan Ford
Barbara Gann
Barbara and David Garrett
Lauren and Joshua Goodman
Margaret and Thomas Gose
Amy and Walter Grice
Carrie Hackett and Walter Hamby
Tiffany and Nathaniel Harris
Sarah Hensley
Sharen Hiler
Shannon and Jamie Hill
Lynne and Michael Hoffman
Laura and Robert Hoffman
Lauren and Michael Holcomb
Lendy and Belton Holder
Shawna and Joseph Husted
Irvine Interests LLC
Abby and Thomas Isaf
Erin and James Izen
Mara and Paul Jacobson
Jill and Jeff Jernigan
JMM Benefits Group
Lisa and Steven Johnson
Kathryn and Roger Johnson
Dianna and Werner Joubert
Cynthia Kiernan
Jennifer and Todd Kuimjian
Jennifer Lemming
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Carrie and Judd Lemming
Alice and Jonathan Linder
Iliana and Petre Malinov
Lee Mallon
Malzac Inc
Anne and Frederick Massey
Margaret and William Mastbrook
Michaelene and Roberto Mastrocola
Diane and Robert McDaniel
Kelly Crowther and Christopher Merrill
Mary Montague
Kiran and Robert Montague
Kelli and Carl Muller
Michael Palicia
Paige and Rustin Parsons
Amy De Assis Patricio and Hugo Patricio
Patti Wealth Management
Peachtree Demolition LLC
Janice and Kelly Penn
Lauren and Ricardo Perez
Mary and Robert Pozatek
Penny and Eric Pratt
Precision Line Technologies, Inc
Susan and Daniel Prout
Catherine and Francesco Quinterno
Laura and Jose Quiza
Megan and Miles Raines
RCL Business Solutions, LLC
Iris and James Reiboldt
Michele and John Reiboldt
Kristen and Scott Rogers
Wendy and Matthew Rogowski
Michele and James Rosich
Rachel and William Schapker
Chelsea and Bruce Shaver
Sherri S. Holder, Zhen Shi
Kristen Shore
Julie and Jerry Sorrels
Southeastern Business Endeavors
Charlotte and Paul Springthorpe
Catherine and Roland Stebbins
Stephanie and Jake Stefan
Candace and Matthew Stevens
Mary Jane VanSant and John Basile Terranova
Brenda and Christopher Thompson
James Tindall
Jennifer and Jay Treadwell
Tri-Pharma, Inc.
Jilleen and Berry Trulove
Patti and Eddie Turner
Brenda and Charles Vice
Benjamin and Laine Walker
Shannon and Carlton Walstad
Waterstone Consulting, LLC
Rodney Wedemeier
Sarah Whipple
Mirtha Vaca-Wilkens and Leonard Wilkens
Judy Winchell
Kristin and Henry Windhorst
Stacy and Michael Womack
zumBrunnen, Inc.
Capstone Trip
Before the disruptions caused by the pandemic in 2020, MBCA middle school students and faculty enjoyed a beloved Capstone Trip tradition: Sixth grade took a milestone trip to our nation’s capital, seventh grade prepared locally for mission work, and eighth grade culminated middle school with a mission trip. Due to travel restrictions, these trips were temporarily shelved. But, during the 2022-2023 school year, all three grades were able to participate in the D.C. trip, and the 20232024 school year allowed us all to get back on track. Eighth graders were able to take their mission trip, this time to Phoenix, Arizona.
Students spent the week serving Native American communities and exploring the beautiful southwest. The trip began at the Mt. Claret Retreat Center at the base of Camelback Mountain. The day was filled with devotions, prayer, and focusing on how God could use the students during their time with the native people.
Day Two began at the Salt River Maricopa Indian Community, where students visited with senior citizens and built box gardens. This land is very important to the people, and providing a sustainable place to garden helps them live off the land. Students then traveled to the Community Center to assemble bags of
toiletries for families in need, and explored the rich tapestry of Phoenix. The evening ended with stargazing at Gilbert Observatory.
Day three began with worship, then moved to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Reservation preschool where students took care of yard work and maintenance. That evening’s reward was a Phoenix Suns game!
The final day was at Fort McDowell for yard work, cleaning, and organizing. The students then partnered with Feed My Starving Children to pack 8,880 meals in an hour! The trip concluded with a chuckwagon dinner, recreation time, worship, and the reading of letters that families had sent to their students.
The students arrived home tired but fulfilled, with closer bonds with one another, and new understanding of how different cultures live. Capstone trips truly are one way that middle school at MBCA is unique.
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
MATTHEW 25:40
Eagle Wings
That’s a wrap! On April 29, nearly 400 members of the MBCA community came together to support the first-ever Eagle Wings Student Christian Film Festival, hosted at the Upper School.
Eagle Wings, open to filmmakers all over the country, exists to facilitate community, learning, and encouragement among student filmmakers seeking to glorify God in their craft, and is one of the very few film festivals showcasing Christian works anywhere in the country. The festival received 212 entries in categories including: short films, screenplays, music videos, and commercials/public service announcements. Prizes were awarded in each category. Students, families, VIPs, and others walked the red carpet to join this extraordinary event. They experienced an incredible night championing our student filmmakers and their families, from actor Justin Sterner’s inspiring keynote speech about the importance of being excellent for God, to all of the phenomenal student film entries that lit up the big screen.
Four Hollywood judges shared their unique insights and expertise into the creative process, while four Academy administrators announced the winners of the very first “Birdy” awards. The wide variety of submissions gave the audience plenty of opportunities to cheer, sing along, clap, shed some tears, and enjoy freshly-popped popcorn.
It was truly an inspiring evening for our Film Academy students and all those who attended. Congratulations to Mr. Stephen Burton, Director of the Film Academy, for bringing this vision to life. Please plan to join us for an even bigger and better event in April 2025 - all for the glory of God!
A huge thank you to our Category Sponsors Spindle & Oak, Legacy Living Real Estate , Jerry Sorrels/GEICO, our Assistant Director, and all of our Production Assistants.
Groundbreaking
MT. BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY’S NEW ERA
The chilly, gray weather did nothing to dampen the mood at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy’s Student Center Groundbreaking Ceremony on February 29, 2024. It was an extra special Leap Year to be sure! The excited community gathered to commemorate not only dirt being moved at the Academy’s Upper School campus on Post Oak Tritt Road in Marietta, but the celebration of a mission that transforms lives and prepares students for life and eternity.
Attendees took in a varsity soccer game and enjoyed food, games, and a shovel ceremony to kick off the construction of the muchanticipated 20,000 square foot Student Center, a multipurpose hub for students, staff, and families on campus. This facility, due to be completed in June 2025, will house state-ofthe-art athletics facilities, including cold plunge pools, health and wellness space, concessions, a press box, additional classrooms, office space, an event hall, and a balcony overlooking the
recently constructed competition turf field. Arrow Field has become the favorite site for competitive sports like lacrosse, soccer, and a quickly growing football program.
Construction of the Student Center marks the completion of the $8.7 million phase one of the Building Up Capital Campaign. With new programs, robust enrollment, and the consolidation of elements from two campuses into one, a $40 million expansion will include new academic buildings, STEM and fine arts spaces, new dining facilities, a new performance gym, and more. The impact of these facilities is transformational, putting tools in the hands of our teachers and coaches to bring the mission alive – combining excellence with spiritual growth in both their athletic and academic pursuits.
Please plan to join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony next year; it’s a great time to be an Eagle!
BUILDING UP CAMPAIGN HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
With heartfelt appreciation to the following donors for their generous commitments:
Legacy Partners
$1,000,000+
Shannon & Carlton Walstad*
Ragan & Jamie Weeks*
Leadership
$500,000 - 999,999
Arrow Exterminators,* Corporate Sponsor
Esther Circle
$250,000 - 499,999
Kenneth Basille*
Marné & David Gray*
Sonya & Greg Herren
Kay & Max Reiboldt*
Charlotte & Paul Springthorpe*
Brenda & Chuck Vice
Daniel Guild
$100,000 - 249,999
Jordan Connelly*
Darren DeVore
Lauren & Alan Holcomb*
Kelli & Brent Jones
Jennifer & Josh Kenny
Pam & Joel Lackey
Lyn & Ed Lynn
Michele & John Reiboldt
SmithBuilt Construction Group
Golden Society
$25,000 - 99,999
Jen & Corbin Adams*
Casey & Carlos Alarcon*
Susan & Vince Birley
Terri & Jim Cianca*
Allison & Keegan Corcoran
Natalie and Tom Epperson
Alicia & John Gant*
Tiffany & Nate Harris
Emily & Hugh Kendrick
Kelly & Darren Marcuzzi
Mary & Bob Pozatek
Coaches Club
$1 - 24,999
Amy & Chris Bichsel
Marie & Allan Black
Staci & Brook Bolton
Kristi & Cal Boyd
Brandie & Daryl Brooks*
Becky & Tommy Carter
Ann & Phil Churchman
Maureen & Robert Clark
Jen & Jason Collier
Bridget & Kevin Corcoran
Carol & Ron Coutu
Sydney & Craig D’Arcy
Linda & Roger de Don
Betty Dolson
Erin & Jason Essary
Jeanne & John Flack
Katy & Jay Gadsby
Barbara & David Garrett
Margaret & Thomas Gose
Gayle & Jerry Headrick
Glenda & Jerry Hedden
Karen & Alan Heinz
Rachel & Todd Infante
Erin & Jim Izen
Kimberly & Roger Kramer
Debra & Scott Leerssen
Charlotte McCloskey
Mike Ostergard
Kathy & Tim Pollard
Penny & Eric Pratt
Lisa & John Prunkl
Kathleen & Leo Robayo
Laura & William Rosich
Amy & Trey Sanders
Chelsea & BJ Shaver
Julie & Jerry Sorrels
Alison & Brian Stephens
Candace & Matt Stevens
Jonelle & Fred Tenbarge
The Timothy Group
Kristin & Hank Windhorst
*denotes multi-year commitment
