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Annual Report Mt. Bethel Christian Academy

ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS

“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!”

PSALM 133:1

01 From the Head of School

14 Spring Fling

02 Academy Leadership

15 Financials

03 Annual Fund Chair’s Letter

16 Honor Rolls

04 Understanding the Funds

19 Signing Day

05 Welcome New Families

20 Class of 2024

06 Welcome New Siblings

21 Becky’s Back

07 Director’s Letter

22 Georgia GOAL Donors

08 Honor Roll of Donors

23 8th Grade Capstone Trip

12 Grandparent Gifts

24 Eagle Wings Film Festival

13 Athletics Association

25 Groundbreaking

From the Head of School MBCA Family and Friends, 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 FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL | 1

2023-2024 Academy Leadership BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Tim Pollard Chairman

Lindsay Hill

Dr. Jim Cianca Head of School

Rob Patti Treasurer

Pam Lackey

Dr. Eric Pratt Upper School Head

Alicia Gant Secretary

Rustin Parsons

Chelsea Shaver Middle School Head

Dr. Carlos Alarcon

Matt Stevens

Bethany Meekins-Coloma Lower School Head

Matt Coutu

Dr. Jim Cianca Ex-Officio

Chip Barber Director of Operations Alison Stephens Director of Advancement Lee Mallon Director of Admissions

PARENT COUNCIL BOARD

Cal Boyd Athletic Director

Gigi Fischer President

Jordan Connelly Past President Jaleigh Long Vice President Caroline Reddington Treasurer Lindsey Catone Secretary Allison Corcoran & Holly Owens Lower School Representatives Maria Bell & Karen Mudrock Middle School Representatives Kim Turner Upper School Representative Jill Cardinell & Melissa Ford Family Care

WAYS AND MEANS (SPRING FLING)

Allie Arnold & Lauren Holcomb Chairs

Cameron Mullens & Lesley Palmer Incoming Chairs Lauren Cleveland & Amy Grice Past Chairs

HOSPITALITY

Young-Ah Kim & Julie Sorrels Chairs Lori Adams, Rory Mannino & Jenelle Story Chairs Elect Erin Essary & Lindsay Haswell Past Chairs

ANNUAL FUND LEADERSHIP

Erin & Jason Essary Family Chairs Jordan Wilkes Faculty Chair Nick Arnold

Carrie Lemming

Kriya Benich

Nicki Lott

Elise Bernhardt

Annie Massey

Amy Bichsel

Nicole Norman

Holly Burgess

Lauren Nour

Sarah Calvert

Holly Owens

Sydney D’Arcy

Colleen Pollick

Meredith Eble

Kathleen Robayo

Erin Essary

Sally Salomonson

Lauren Holcomb

Tamara Siemon

Rachel Infante

Tiffany Sudderth

Ashley Irvine

Grace Trent

Abby Isaf

Kim Turner

Amy Jacobs

Jenny Wagner

Pam Johnston

Ragan Weeks

Young-Ah Kim

Kristin Windhorst

The mission of Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is to provide a truly Christ-centered education for our children through an environment which develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning.

2 | ACADEMY LEADERSHIP

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

ANNUAL FUND CHAIR’S LETTER | 3

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UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDS ANNUAL FUNDS Bridges the gap between tuition and operational expenses Tuition Assistance Utilities & Facilities Maintenance Technological programs

Ryan Abell ‘28 Penelope & Franklin Abell Timi Abiodun ‘36 Tiwa Abiodun ‘34 Dola & Kamal Abiodun

CAPITAL FUND Expansion of Current Facilities Construction of New Facilities Expanded, Increased, More Efficient Programming

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

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

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

4 | UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDS

Welcome, New Families!

Logan Cacho ‘33 Rachel Fry & Edward Cacho

Macey Dorough ‘28 Laurie & Jimmy Dorough

Connor Knapp ‘33 Caitlin & Jeff Knapp

Caleb Pellegrino ‘34 Jeanne & Trevor Pellegrino

Rachel Canavan ‘27 Brianna & Christopher Canavan

Felicity Duvall ‘38 Judy & Jeremy Duvall

Evie Lehman ‘37 Angela & Edward Lehman

Avery Rentschler ‘28 Bambi & Matt Renstchler

Parker Calhoun ‘38 Riley Calhoun ‘35 Morgan & Ian Calhoun

John Elmankabady ‘38 Samantha & Mina Elmankabady

Auden Lewis ‘31 Megan & Mike Lewis

Holton Roberts ‘28 Lindsay & Tyler Roberts

Anna Laura De Paiva Capochim ‘38 Bella Capochim ‘37 Benício Capochim ‘37 Vanessa & Leonardo Capochim

Zachary Espinoza ‘28 Sarah & Joshua Espinoza

Giovanna Santos ‘33 Daiane & Marcelo Santos

London Farmer ‘37 Chyna & Melvin Farmer

Zoe Lopez Bautista ‘37 Jhilaris Bautista de Lopez & Reynaldo Lopez

Sofia Chandran ‘38 Olena & Sandeep Chandran

Francie Filacchione ‘37 Caroline & Tyler Filacchione

Chaney Lowden ‘25 Caroline & Howard Lowden Gino Luckie ‘29 Nicolette & Dustin Luckie

Owen Satterfield ‘37 Emily & Randall Satterfield Gianna Saulino ‘33 Juliana & Charles Saulino

Tate Cogbill ‘31 Leslie & Matt Cogbill

Adeline Fisher ‘38 Abigail & Jordan Dukes Ryland & Megan Fisher

Vieve Cronin ‘38 Nichole Green & Kevin Cronin

Prince Grosvenor ‘27 Gina Jordan

Bella Maleiko ‘28 Anna & James Maleiko

Joshua Crumpler ‘34 Natalia Crumpler ‘31 Yarid & Carlester Crumpler

Hudson Hall ‘37 Jessica & Chase Hall

Aiden Marquez ‘28 Brandy & Martin Marquez

Colton Shaw ‘33 Noah Shaw ‘32 Amy & Kendall Shaw

Thomas Hamilton ‘33 Lisa & Thomas Hamilton

Brooks Martin ‘37 Summer & Dalton Martin

Molly Sluben ‘28 Laureen & William Sluben

Sloane Hancock ‘38 Jennifer & Nicholas Hancock

Cat McCart ‘37 Lucy Carstarphen & Michael McCart

Jackson Sparrow ‘26 Missy & Chuck Sparrow

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

Noah Harris ‘37 Micha & David Harris Harper Hawkins ‘38 Lauren & Jeffrey Hawkins

Sophia Ludwig ‘31 Raquel & Eric Ludwig

Matthieu Mertilus ‘31 Marie & Robinson Mertilus

Gwendolen Howard ‘37 Caroline & Paul Howard

Cora Mitchell ‘38 Emorie Mitchell ‘34 Courtney O’Neill & Roger Mitchell

Holden Huffey ‘28 Brooke & John Huffey

Regan Montayne ‘32 Michelle & Eric Montayne

Jack Senkbeil ‘31 Beth & Jarrett Senkbeil Caroline Shannon ‘37 Ashley & Cole Shannon

Hadley Stark ‘37 Tara & Matthew Stark Bette Thomas ‘29 Kathy & Clay Thomas Mia Thompson ‘31 Ashley & Joshua Thompson Parker Tuttle ‘31 MaryRose Palermo

Ian Iovtchev ‘38 Glenn Moore ‘37 Diana Mier & Krassimir Iovtchev Kimberly & Bryan Moore

Luke Walsh ‘28 Karen & Christopher Walsh

Andrew Jarvis ‘38 Anda & Keith Jarvis

Jackson Morris ‘28 Christine & Dan Morris

Jackson Wells ‘30 Grace & Chris Doscher

Jack Javoronock ‘28 Meg & Ward Javoronock

Liv O’Gorman ‘30 Jennifer O’Gorman Juli Hendrix

Will Whitehead ‘38 Lindsey & Doug Whitehead

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

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

Ford Whyte ‘27 Jennifer & Clifford Whyte Lillian Wilson ‘38 Kate & Trace Wilson Jalen Woodard ‘29 Delanie & Jermon Woodard DeAnthony Wymbs ‘28 Erwin Harper

WELCOME NEW FAMILIES | 5

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!

Greyson Adams ‘29 Brother to Asher Jennifer & Corbin Adams

Emerson Dial ‘38 Sister to Blakely, Hadley, & Lindley Katie & Jackson Dial

Mary Sanders Mullens ‘38 Sister to Sutton Cameron & Steven Mullens

Hannah Anderson ‘31 Sister to Aaron Claire & Kobi Anderson

Lindley Dial ‘38 Sister to Blakely, Hadley, & Emerson Katie & Jackson Dial

Alessa Santos ‘37 Sister to Maya Livia Linhares & Leandro Santos

Angel Avery ‘28 Sister to Roman Angel & Randy Avery

Diana Doukov ‘37 Sister to Harrison Theresa & Kostadin Doukov

Emma Szymke ‘37 Sister to Mary Evelyn Binnicker & Frances Sarah & Andrew Szymke

Emma Barber ‘36 Sister to Madison Tricia & Chip Barber

ZJ Efemini ‘28 Sister to Tejiri Joiya & Efe Efemini

Sutton Watts ‘28 Brother to Emerson Jordan & Brandon Watts

Cora Bauer ‘38 Sister to Jackson Sarah & Benjamin Bauer

Gaines Herget ‘38 Brother to Barrett Jessica & Michael Herget

Hayes Whitlock ‘31 Brother to Reagan Amy & Rob Whitlock

Isabella Cabarcas ‘37 Sister to Sebastian Silvana Sanchez & Steve Cabarcas

Gracyn Hill ‘37 Sister to Nora Jana & Gaines Hill

William Churchman ‘37 Brother to Welles Caitlin & John Churchman

Payton Kahn ‘38 Sister to Hudson Tiffany & Andrew Kahn

David Clark ‘37 Brother to Alice Maureen & Robert Clark

Siana Lam ‘37 Sister to Marina Andrea & Alan Lam

6 | WELCOME NEW SIBLINGS

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 DIRECTOR’S LETTER | 7

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.

HEADMASTER’S CIRCLE

$25,000+

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 FOUNDER’S CIRCLE

$15,000-24,999

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

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1998 SOCIETY

$5,000-9,999

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

EXCELLENCE GUILD

$2,500-4,999

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

$1,000-2,499

ACADEMY GUILD 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

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HONOR ROLL OF DONOR S CONTINUED BLUE & GOLD GUILD 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

$500-999 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

$1-499

EAGLE CLUB 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

10 | HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

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

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

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 11

Grandparent Gifts Linda & Roger de Don Daniel Rosich ‘27 Susan & David Dial Walker Dial ‘31 Blakely Dial ’32 Hadley Dial ‘33 Emerson Dial ‘38 Lindley Dial ‘38 Brenda Ashby Chloe Wolfe ‘30 Christine & Thomas Balachowski Anslee Balachowski ‘28

Betty Dolson Camden McKinley ‘25 Susan Eviston Hannah Leerssen ‘24 Josh Leerssen ‘20

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

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

Mary Ellen Becker Georgi Becker ‘29 Poppy Becker ‘33

Clarel & Richard Fowler Riley Parsons ‘23 Nancy Clare Parsons ‘25 Tripp Parsons ‘27

Deborah Biorn Anna Biorn ‘25

H. Jack Fuller Ethan Woody ‘25

Linda Brooks Ansley Brooks ‘24 Addy Brooks ‘26

Cathy & Phil Gambrell Jase Latham ‘28 Ada Latham ‘30

David & Linda Bunn Max Cardinell ‘32

Janet Geiger Costa Geiger ‘30

Kay and Jack Cantrell Madison Gant ‘21

Nadyne & Rodney Harville Brannen Smith ‘32

Charlotte McCloskey Lena Lobree ‘29 Lily Lobree ‘26

Jonelle & Fred Tenbarge Caroline Shaver ‘31 Cate Shaver ‘34

Tommy & Becky Carter Caroline Smallwood ‘23

Gayle & Jerry Headrick Eli Jones ‘29 Peyton Jones ‘32

David Mokotoff Drew Infante ‘26 Mia Infante ‘29

Patsy & Bo Turner Dutch Turner ‘25 Reagan Turner ‘28

Alan & Karen Heinz Hayes Stephens ‘27 Kelsey Stephens ‘29

Ann & Doug Murphy Adam Trulove ‘27 Brandon Trulove ‘27 Emily Trulove ‘32

Vicki and Greg Verego Riley Collier ‘28 Reese Collier ‘31

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

12 | GRANDPARENT GIFTS

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

Margaret & Robert Kittrell Blake Morton ‘30

Susan and Joel Raines Hannah Raines ‘31 Gracie Raines ‘34

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

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

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

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 A SSOCIATION 2023 –202 4 RE VENUE: 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 A SSOCIATION 2023 -202 4 E XPENSES: 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

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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.”

FAMILY SPONSORS

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 Rogowski Family

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!

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The Arnold Family Jackson & Grier Connelly The Cleveland Family The Fischer Family The Grace Family The Holcomb Family The Long Family

The Syrios Family The Wagner Family

BUSINESS SPONSORS

Financials 2023-2024

COLLECTED:

EXPENSES:

Tuition and fees $11,221,265

Salaries $8,727,284

Annual Fund $646,006

Plant Operations $1,232,384

Auxiliary $1,017,465

Academics $1,225,947

Parent Council/Spring Fling $180,189

STUDENT SUPPORT: Gap Grants $543,988 GA Goal $601,901

Annual Giving 2023-2024

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

Matching Gifts 2023-2024

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!

AT&T Bank of America Carrier C.H. Robinson Coca-Cola Equifax GE

Home Depot Markel McKesson Microsoft Nasdaq Northwestern Mutual Oversight

Travelers Truist Financial Splunk VM Ware WenMarr Management

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Lower School

HONOR ROLL

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL 4TH GR ADE

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL 5TH GR ADE

All A’s for the year in Grammar/Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Bible, Social Studies, and Science.

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

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 ROLL 4TH GR ADE 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

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HONOR ROLL 5TH GR ADE 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 Christian D’Arcy Logan Bichsel Joel Kim Madison Bichsel 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

HONOR ROLL

6TH GR A DE

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

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

7 TH GR A DE

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

M S S TUDE NT OF THE Y E A R ‡

Middle School

PR INCIPA L’ S HONOR ROLL Simone Almeida Isaac Kim Brynn Bolton Jack Linder Hayden Coker Grace McNeely Mabry Daniels Alexis O’Keefe Samantha Detling Addison Perez Caroline Ford Luca Quinterno Cameron Geiger Costa Nadia Quinterno Ella Gentry Caroline Rogers Emmy Goerlich Wiley Snavely Katie Belle Habibi Anna Parker Stevens Harper Hoffman Lilah Thomas Aubrey Irvine Ryan Trent

PR INCIPA L’ S HONOR ROLL 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

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

8 TH GR A DE

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

Maggie Moore Jack Mudrock Lola Pjetri Ryan Ross Ashley Rueckel Izzy Springthorpe Caroline Stover Savannah Sudderth Audrey Treadwell Maggie Tulloch Reagan Turner Charlie Wilkinson

PR INCIPA L’ 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 year.

Julianna McNeely Camryn O’Connor Stella Rapp Connor Reddington Olivia Tindall Reagan Turner Mary Claire Walker

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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

CLASS OF 2025

CLASS OF 2026

CLASS OF 2027

Sarah Blonde Eva Burba Ian Franco Leite Emily Hall Trent Holder Will Kuimjian Hannah Leerssen Reya Roshan Landen Vinson

Anna Biorn Annie Dinschel Emaly Fought Evie Hanover Katelyn Hua Alejandro Mendieta Nancy Clare Parsons Walker Trott Dutch Turner

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

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

CLASS OF 2025

CLASS OF 2026

CLASS OF 2027

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

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

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

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

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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!

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Class of 2024 Ellie Alarcon Texas Christian University Robert Babcock, IV Clemson University

Olivia Johnston Georgia College & State University

Lily Rashidi-Yazd Agnes Scott University

Ben Kendrick United States Coast Guard

Reya Roshan Georgia Institute of Technology

Emily Koehler Auburn University

Meredith Sheldon Auburn University

Will Kuimjian Wheaton College

Clark Taylor University of Mississippi

Miles LaSure University of Vermont

Reese Torre Kennesaw State University

Hannah Leerssen University of Georgia

Michael Van Wagenen Jr. Samford University

Ansley Brooks Reinhardt University

Jacob Lott Kennesaw State University

Cole Buker Lasell University

Nicole Luong University of Georgia

Landen Vinson Georgia College & State University

Eva Burba University of South Carolina

Jake Marcuzzi Auburn University

Sarah Calderin-Jimenez Kennesaw State University

Aidan McCants Grove City College

Katie Cummings Covenant College

Oluwagbayilo Oluwatomisin Mercer University

Thomas Bailey Belmont University Miles Barnett Kennesaw State University Abigail Bell Reinhardt University Sarah Blonde Georgia College & State University

Bryce Edwards Kennesaw State University Michael Farley Auburn University

Caroline Polosky 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

Kate Floyd University of Mississippi

ADDITIONAL COLLEGE ACCEP TANCE S

Ian Liete Gap Year

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

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

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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

Becky’s Back!

FAC TS & FIGUR E S FOR THE CL A SS OF 202 4 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

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!

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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

22 | GEORGIA GOAL

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

SCHOL AR SHIP PROGR AM

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 8TH GR ADE

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.”

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Eagle Wings

FILM FES TIVAL

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.

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Groundbreaking

MT. BETHEL CHRIS TIAN ACADEMY ’ S NEW ER A

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 DONOR S 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

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2023–2024

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