Annual Report 2024-2025

2024 –2025

ANNUAL REPORT Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Knowledge | Understanding | Wisdom

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

JAMES 4:10

ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS 01. Head of School’s Letter

07. Annual Fund Chairs’ Letters

18. Honor Rolls

02. Academy Leadership

09. Honor Roll of Donors

21. Signing Day

03. Director’s Letter

14. Grandparent Gifts

22. Class of 2025

04. Understanding the Funds

15. Athletics Association

24. Beams, Bricks, and Blessings

05. Welcome New Families

16. Financials

06. Welcome New Siblings

17. Georgial GOAL Donors

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

“Do you know that the lobster only grows when it sheds its shell?” asked a friend of mine who has lived along the New England coast, noting that having lived in the Boston area, he now knows more about lobsters than he ever thought possible. He explained that the lobster’s shell never increases in size – that the crustacean’s growth is restricted by its protective shell. However, about a dozen times in the lifecycle of a lobster, it molts its shell and becomes completely exposed – but that’s when it grows, sometimes doubling its size within a two-week period before the new shell forms around its vulnerable body.

Isn’t that how life works as well, and just like the lifecycle of an organization? When we’re comfortable and protected, we rarely grow. But it is when we step out in faith, leave behind our protective shell and become vulnerable, that’s when our greatest moments of growth occur.

Here at MBCA, we have shed our shell and stepped out in faith. Yes, leaving the comfortable campus that has housed much of our school for 28 years, consolidating all three divisions, executing a bond offering, and building facilities that require millions of dollars can make us feel vulnerable. But it is during this time that we have seen our greatest growth in programs, facilities, enrollment, and have realized academic excellence and spiritual growth like never before! We have built Arrow Field, STEM labs, an art studio, and opened a state-of-the-art Student Center. We are currently constructing a new Upper School, Dining Hall, Student Commons, Theater, and performance Gym. And that will be followed by our new Middle School and Lower School buildings. We have left behind the comfort of predictability and stepped out in faith to fulfill the vision ahead.

We see an example of this in scripture, as the nation of Israel steps out in vulnerability to enter the Promise Land – Moses says in Deuteronomy 31:6, “So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid…For the Lord your God will neither fail you nor abandon you.” This principle is seen throughout scripture – that is, when we make ourselves vulnerable enough to step out in faith to fulfill God’s calling, it is in those times that we see God’s blessings most abundantly. Thank you all for stepping out together through this season of faith to realize the excitement of growth and development that is underway!

Blessings,

Dr. Jim Cianca Head of School

HEAD OF SCHOOL’S LETTER | 1

ACADEMY

Leadership 2024 –2025

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PARENT COUNCIL BOARD

Tim Pollard Chairman Rob Patti Treasurer Alicia Gant Secretary Matt Coutu Pam Lackey Rustin Parsons Matt Stevens Dr. Jim Cianca Ex-Officio

Lindsay Haswell President Gigi Fischer Past President Selena Welge Vice President Colleen Pollick Treasurer Young-Ah Kim Secretary Holly Owens & Kristin Windhorst Lower School Representatives Cassie Besselink & Naomi Hansen Middle School Representatives Lori Adams, Maria Bell, & Ragan Weeks Upper School Representatives Jill Cardinell & Jaleigh Long Family Care Laine Walker Missions Representative

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Dr. Jim Cianca Head of School Dr. Eric Pratt Upper School Head Chelsea Shaver Middle School Head

Dr. Deborah Davis Interim Lower School Head Chip Barber Head of Operations Alison Stephens Director of Advancement Lee Mallon Director of Admissions Cal Boyd Athletic Director

HOSPITALITY Jordan Cavallin & Marné Gray Chairs Nick Arnold, Tiffany Kahn, Allyson Keating, & Michele Reiboldt Chairs Elect Erin Essary & Lindsay Haswell Past Chairs

WAYS & MEANS (SPRING FLING) Theresa Doukov & Lesley Palmer Chairs Allie Arnold & Lauren Holcomb Past Chairs Sarah Szymke & Jennifer Van Paepeghem Chairs Elect

ANNUAL FUND LEADERSHIP Kristin and Hank Windhorst Family Chairs Cam Boyd and Blake Sims Faculty Chairs Casey Alarcon

Tiffany Kahn

Nick Arnold

Young-Ah Kim

Kriya Benich

Andrea Lam

Sarah Calvert

Carrie Lemming

Jill Cardinell

Annie Massey

Allison Corcoran

Lauren Nour

Libby Coutu

Paige Parsons

Shelby Drinkard

Colleen Pollick

Erin Essary

Michele Reiboldt

Marné Gray

Kaitlin Ricketts

Jessica Herget

Kathleen Robayo

Jana Hill

Sally Salomonson

Lauren Holcomb

Tamara Siemon

Ashley Irvine

Blair Sucher

Abby Isaf

Kim Turner

Amy Jacobs

Ragan Weeks

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

FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear MBCA families, A perfect dozen! This is my twelfth year at MBCA, and I am still so honored and humbled to serve at this special place. Not only do you share your children with us, your most precious blessings by far, you share so much of yourselves with us, too - your time, talent, and treasure. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your belief in what we do means so much.

Our school is on course for big changes in the next few years. God is moving mountains, and His plans for the Academy are bigger and bolder than we could have imagined just a few short years ago. Our leadership team is in lockstep, and we welcome your prayers as we walk a new path that will enable us to share MBCA with more families than ever before. It is an awesome responsibility, and your support is critical. Thank you for choosing us!

Our Annual Fund volunteers are recognized here, and I am grateful for the sacrifice of their time and energy. They worked hard to make sure the Annual Fund continues to bring in critical dollars that directly benefit each and every student. A special thank you to Kristin and Hank Windhorst for serving as our 2024-2025 campaign chairs. You were perfect for this role! We truly could not have done it without you.

I am so thankful for Shannon and Carlton Walstad and their dedication to the Building Up Capital Campaign. In addition to their leadership as chairs for Phase One of the campaign, they planned and hosted last April’s inaugural Eagle Sporting Clays Classic at their beautiful Five Arrow Farm, which raised more than $50,000 for Building Up, and was a simply spectacular event. Thank you, Walstads!

And, of course, my heartfelt thanks to Jen Collier and Shannon Smallwood. Our team is small, but mighty, and I am so proud of what we do. The best is yet to come!

With gratitude,

Alison Stephens Director of Advancement

DIRECTOR’S LETTER | 3

UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDS ANNUAL FUND 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

Jack Andrews ‘37 Meredith & Hans Andrews Brayden Applonie ‘39 Natalie & Tyler Applonie Miles Baker ‘31 Jenny and James Baker Daniel Bass ‘32 Jeremiah Bass ‘29 Jamie & Steven Bass Aiden Bender ‘32 Natoya Bender & Wayne Smith Blakely Biggs ‘37 Shannon & David Biggs Makai Boothman ‘27 Lesley & Sean Boothman John Bordin ‘27 Flavia Augusto Silveira Bordin & Adriana Junqueira de Abreu Sampaio Bordin Emery Brazell ‘35 William Brazell ‘38 Alessandra & Harrison Brazell

David De la Garza Plata ‘39 Ana sofia Plata lopez & David andres De a garza farias Hugh Doehner ‘30 Lindsay Wills & Francis Doehner Elon Dunson ‘30 Melba & Darius Dunson Natalia Edwards ‘31 Danielle Edwards Dennis Esemuede ‘26 Igbinosa & Mercy Esemuede Ronan Etezadi ‘38 Jessica & Abtin Etezadi Braydon Evans ‘27 Pina & Peter Evans Avery Farmer ‘30 Jennifer & Nathan Farmer

Sean Brkic ‘29 Irena Pracer & Boris Brkic

Beckam Fife ‘32 Sharlene Pigg Fife Chad Pigg Fife

Isabella Burbano ‘35 Nicholas Burbano ‘33 Elizabeth & Christian Burbano

Houston Gross ‘38 Sissy Gross ‘39 Sheila and Daniel Gross

Nicholas Calia ‘29 Olivia Calia ‘29 Cherilyn & Robert Calia

Adair Hallman ‘31 Hayes Hallman ‘27 Adair Hallman Matt Hallman

Kyle Campbell ‘29 Heather & Jason Campbell Ledger Carlson ‘29 Miranda & Chris Carlson Sean Carriker ‘39 Lori & Garry Carriker Liv Chandler ‘32 Leigh & Jason Chandler Mary Hollis Coogle ‘33 Mandi & Daniel Coogle Emma Cook ‘39 Megan & Jacob Cook Camp Cooper ‘33 Beth Ann & Glenn Cooper Maddie Cox ‘32 Ashley & Stephen Cox Wyatt Davis ‘29 Tara & Scott Davis

4 | UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDS

Davis Dawson ‘38 Weston Studivant ‘28 Tiffany & Damon Dawson

Jack Hamilton ‘27 Ashley Hamilton Wyatt Harris ‘30 Allison & Greg Harris Kaylin Henry ‘33 Germaine Davis Inigo Hidalgo Casado ‘28 Victor Hidalgo Lopez & Teresa Casado Garcia Madeline Hoff ‘28 Leslie and Shane Hoff Kenzi Hollins ‘38 Kala Sutton Cadien Hudson ‘29 Keisha & Cadien Hudson John Ross Hunt ‘34 Hallie Hunt ‘31 Jill Hunt Ross Hunt

Welcome, New Families Sophie Jaffae ‘31 Natasha & Nathan Jaffae

Chloe Morris ‘35 Kim & Lyle Morris

Audrey Jessup ‘38 Stephanie & Mike Jessup

Victoria Nobles ‘32 Ericka Whitaker

Zayn Kiiri ‘38 Loise Kiiri James Githiomi

Molly Norton ‘32 Melissa & Marc Norton

Ann Reese Knapp ‘37 Elliott Knapp ‘32 Emery Knapp ‘32 Avery Kate Knapp ‘30 Jennifer & Derek Knapp

Emma Clare O’Dowd ‘28 Amy & Ryan O’Dowd

Nolan Taylor ‘39 Nathan Taylor ‘32 Valerie & Brandeon Taylor

Nick Kuzmin ‘29 Marianne & Boris Kuzmin

Nimi Odunlami ‘37 Kiki Odunlami ‘33 Busola Awoniyi & Olayinka Odunlami

Alissa Thomas ‘38 Bernice & Nameet Daniel Thomas

Justin Lamisere ‘29 Johnny Lamisere

Amara Okwumabua ‘39 Isioma & Chukwuka Okwumabua

Norah Thomas ‘32 Gerrie & Brandon Thomas

Kevin Le ‘28 Huan Le & Trang Nguyen

Brahm Oommen ‘37 Rahel Oommen ‘35 Geanie Oommen & Anil Thomas

Collins Thome ‘33 Mandy & Julian Thome

Dash Lee ‘32 Kross Lee ‘37 Sharday & Donavan Lee Cailey Leister ‘27 Carmie & Chip Leister Brody Long ‘32 Fran and Marty Long Bubba Lungull ‘29 Rhea Bonilla Lungull Laith Martin ‘39 David Martin Brennan Turner Jones Marsh ‘32 Jennifer & Rob Marsh Mia Mazerolle ‘39 Elizabeth & Allen Mazerolle Maddie Grace McAfee ‘38 JT McAfee ‘37 Casey & Eric McAfee Evvie McNamara ‘39 Lindsay & Will McNamara Liam McTeer ‘29 Megan & Justin McTeer Aydin Merchant ‘28 Anita Vadsaria & Rahim Merchant Jack Mixon ‘38 Callie & John Allen Mixon Mary Clare Monahan ‘29 Emily & Joey Monahan

Aiden Oakhill ‘35 Erica & Kyle Oakhill

Ethan Pedersen ‘28 Jennifer MacDonald-Pedersen & Cory Pedersen Ian Perez Alcazar ‘32 Teresa Alcazar & Carlos Perez Saez Luke Phanco ‘32 Mallory & Benjamin Phanco Caroline Pulver ‘36 Wesley Pulver ‘34 Antoinette & Ryan Pulver Addy Rakovec ‘29 Mika & Danny Rakovec McKenzie Ramsey ‘38 Clare & Ryan Ramsey Donnie Raulerson ‘38 Ashley & Allan Raulerson Drew Requiz ‘29 Cheyenne Land-Requiz & Dario Requiz Aidan Rose ‘39 Callie & Michael Rose Tyler Pond ‘27 Christina & Kyle Pond

Lucas Souza ‘37 Gabriel Souza ‘30 Claudia & Johni Souza Brayden Stroud ‘31 Maria Stroud Jack Taylor ‘30 Elkin & Roger Taylor

Ronin Thompson ‘28 Sarah & Cody Thompson Liora Tran ‘27 Tram Ngo & Loc Tran Wil Tulloch ‘29 Melissa & Billy Tulloch Tomas Venegas ‘32 Ana Maria Velazquez & Enrique Venegas Anna Grace Walker ‘39 Tara & Ryan Walker Jack Walraven ‘29 Morgan Howard & John Walvaren Isabella Waters ‘39 Rachel Pilger Waters & Robert Waters Andrew Watson ‘29 Matthew Watson ‘32 Lily Kate Watson ‘34 Jen and Brian Watson Liam Westmoreland ‘38 Jennifer & William Westmoreland

Dimitri Sarakinis ‘27 Marina Sarakinis

Kaitlynne Winkfield ‘27 Kierstynne Winkfield ‘30 Dee & Robert Winkfield

Caiden Schneider ‘29 Alicia & Mike Schneider

Andrew Yaitsky ‘28 Shannon & Nick Yaitsky

Josh Snell ‘27 Tara Ferreira & Chris Snell

Charlie Young ‘39 McCall & Sean Young

WELCOME NEW FAMILIES | 5

Welcome, New Siblings Alice Armitage ‘39 Sister to Hendley Will Armitage ‘35 Brother to Hendley Jessica and Drew Armitage

Raiden Norman ‘39 Brother to Nyni and Roman Reign Norman ‘39 Sister to Nyni and Roman Aimee & Renaldo Norman

Brooks Barco ‘39 Brother to Bradly Stacy & Brad Barco

Riley Pellegrino ‘32 Sister to Caleb Addy Pellegrino ‘30 Sister to Caleb Jeanne & Trevor Pellegrino

Thomas Bolden ‘37 Brother to Lane Erin & Troy Bolden Juliana Diianni ‘29 Sister to Jensen Rebecca & Urijah Diianni Tristan Findlay ‘31 Sister to Lacey Tatum & Paul Findlay Charlie Flippen ‘39 Brother to Adelaide Elizanette Blanco & William Flippen Cammy Goerlich ‘32 Sister to Emmy Heather & Dan Goerlich Noah Haswell ‘38 Brother to Mary Harper & Greer Lindsay & Jeremiah Haswell Hilary Johnson ‘31 Sister to Tyler Cathi & Russ Johnson Jack Johnson ‘39 Brother to Isla and Finn Juli & Charles Johnson Milo Jones ‘38 Brother to Peyton Hope Headrick-Jones and Mark Jones Colin Maleiko ‘30 Brother to Bella Anna & James Maleiko Connor Massey ‘39 Brother to Harper and Chandler Annie & Frederick Massey Ruthie McKinney ‘39 Sister to Hank Krista & Daniel McKinney

6 | WELCOME NEW SIBLINGS

Walt Pendas ‘38 Brother to London Ashley & Mark Pendas Andrew Rentschler ‘32 Brother to Avery Bambi & Matt Rentschler Morgan Rivers ‘39 Sister to Owen Anna & Matt Rivers Josh Santos ‘39 Brother to Giovanna Daiane & Marcelo Santos Kendall Scott ‘31 Sister to Jordan Cindy & Michael Scott Avery Senkbeil ‘32 Sister to Jack Beth & Jarrett Senkbeil Andrew Shannon ‘39 Brother to Caroline Ashley & Cole Shannon Jaxson Shaw ‘39 Brother to Colton & Noah Amy & Kendall Shaw Steele Sucher ‘38 Brother to Jones Blair & Robert Sucher Silas Thomason ‘39 Brother to Ellie Autumn & Eric Thomason Foster Watts ‘30 Brother to Sutton and Emerson Jordan & Brandon Watts

Dear MBCA Families, As we reflect on the impact of this past year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of the Annual Fund. Your participation has made a meaningful difference in the life of our school. From academic innovation to spiritual growth and expanded extracurricular offerings, your contributions have helped strengthen the Christ-centered foundation that makes MBCA such a special place for our children to learn and grow.

Our own family has been deeply blessed by the opportunities made possible through your giving—whether it’s after-school clubs, news crew, middle school sports, the FLL Robotics team, or the Eaglettes Cheer Club. These experiences not only enrich our children’s day-to-day lives but also help shape them into leaders of strong character, faith, and purpose. In a busy world, we are grateful for a school community that reinforces the same values we hold dear at home and in our church.

As we look ahead with hope and faith, we are encouraged by what God is doing in and through MBCA. Your gifts continue to build a legacy of excellence and service, and we are truly thankful for the role each of you plays in that work. “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8). We pray God will multiply these gifts for His glory and bless our entire school family in the year to come.

In Christ,

Hank and Kristin Windhorst 2024-2025 Annual Fund Chairs

FROM THE ANNUAL FUND CHAIR FAMILY ANNUAL FUND CHAIRS’ LETTERS | 7

Cam Boyd

Blake Sims

The Annual Fund campaign is a truly special time, and I can honestly say that serving as chairman this past year, alongside fellow faculty member Blake Sims, has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had at Mt. Bethel. It was both a privilege and an honor to partner with our incredible faculty and staff - individuals who continually lead by example in every aspect of campus life - in support of our students and each other. Their enthusiasm, generosity, and commitment to our mission set the tone for the entire community and serve as a model of what it means to give wholeheartedly.

Throughout the campaign, I was deeply moved by how diligently our team worked to ensure we stayed on track. They didn’t just contribute financially, they gave of their time, energy, and hearts. Their dedication demonstrated what we often say but can’t always fully express: Mt. Bethel’s strength lies in its people.

I genuinely love this MBCA community. Time and again, our faculty, staff, parents, and grandparents prove that when there’s a need, they answer the call, willing to sacrifice, to step up, and to make things happen no matter the circumstance. That collective spirit of service and generosity is what makes Mt. Bethel not just a school, but a family united by purpose and faith.

I’m beyond grateful to have played a small part in this effort and to witness firsthand the impact that happens when a community rallies together around something bigger than itself.

For our students,

Cam Boyd

Cam Boyd 2024-2025 Annual Fund Co-Chair Middle School Faculty

8 | ANNUAL FUND CHAIRS’ LETTERS

FROM THE ANNUAL FUND FACULTY CHAIRS

Honor Roll of Donors HEADMASTER’S CIRCLE

$25,000+

Kristi & Cal Boyd Terri & Jim Cianca Mara and Paul Jacobson Jennifer & Josh Kenny

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE

$15,000 - 24,999

Kenneth Basille Marné & David Gray Pamela & Joel Lackey

WESLEY SOCIETY

$10,000 - 14,999

Anonymous (3) Casey & Carlos Alarcon Susan & Vince Birley Joshua & Jordan Cavallin Lauren & Alan Holcomb Ashley & Ryan Irvine Elizabeth & Kenneth Merry Michele & John Reiboldt Chelsea & BJ Shaver

1998 SOCIETY

$5,000 -9,999

Jennifer & Corbin Adams Kristen & Beau Brinkley Amanda & Chad Caldwell Jordan Connelly Libby & Matthew Coutu Kari & John Downing Gayle & Jerry Headrick Jerry Hedden Amy & John Jacobs Kelli & Brent Jones Deborah & David Kimery Alice & Jonathan Linder Iliana & Peter Malinov Janice & Kelly Penn Kathleen & Jose Robayo Ann & Michael Scheuerman Charlotte & Paul Springthorpe Candace & Matthew Stevens Ragan & James Weeks Kristin & Hank Windhorst

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 9

Honor Roll of Donors CONTINUED

EXCELLENCE GUILD

$2,500 - 4,999

Anonymous (6) Nick Aronson Brenda Ashby Deidre & Bryce Bennett Laura Bianco Rachel & Derrick Bloom Staci & Brook Bolton Janell Calvert Erin & Jason Essary Jeanne & John Flack Heather & Dan Goerlich Tiffany & Nate Harris Rachel & Todd Infante Cathy Irvine Amy & John Jacobs Jeannette Jimenez & Adrian Perry Tiffany & Andrew Kahn Annie & Alan Massey Paige & Rustin Parsons Stephanie & Jake Stefan Kirsten & James Summer Kim & Blake Turner Jennifer & Ryan Van Paepeghem Selena & Drew Welge

ACADEMY GUILD

$1,000 - 2,499

Anonymous (9) Mandy & Nicholas Arnold Viktoriya & Jose Baquerizo Christine & Thomas Balachowski Stacy & Brad Barco Creighton & Nicholas Batrouney Kriya & Beau Benich Robin & Sean Berger Cassandra & Richard Besselink Kelli & Chris Briley Morgan & Ian Calhoun Jill & Derek Cardinell Caitlin & John Churchman Lauren & Drew Cleveland Allison & Keegan Corcoran Kelly & Christopher Crowther Melissa & Patrick Dale Nancy & Dave Dinschel Grace & Chris Doscher Theresa & Kostadin Doukov Shelby & Rodney Drinkard

10 | HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Samantha & Mina Elmankabady Sarah & Joshua Espinoza Alicia & John Gant Barbara & David Garrett Sarah & Keith Haas Jessica & Chase Hall Jennifer & Nicholas Hancock Lindsay & Jeremiah Haswell Debbie & Michael Hawkins Lindsay & Ian Hurley June & Fred Isaf Erin and James Izen Dianna & Werner Joubert Young-Ah & Richard Kim Raquel & Eric Ludwig Kay & Michael Mahoney Krysten & Joshua McCabe Charlotte McCloskey Marci & Horace McDougald Holly & John McKinley Kristine & Jim Monroe Cristie & David Nelson Lesley & Keith Palmer

Sid Patidar & Hamentbhai Patel Danielle & Tyler Patterson Farrah & Robert Patti Kathy & Timothy Pollard Megan & Taylor Raines Lu Fang & Ling Ren Kristen & Scott Rogers Michele & James Rosich Sally Salomonson Corinne & AJ Siccardi Jody & Jack Simmons Cathy & David Sloan Missy & Chuck Sparrow Kathie & Clark Spell Tara & Matthew Stark Alison and Brian Stephens Kathy Thomas Mary Beth & Michael Thrasher Anita & Scott Trott Arlynn Van Paepeghem Karen & Chris Walsh

BLUE & GOLD GUILD

$500-999

Anonymous (11) Carla & Ian Almeida Becky & Todd Bechtel Nicole & Pierre Brueder Sarah and Clint Calvert Vanessa & Leonardo Capochim Lucy Carstarphen Lindsey and Chris Catone Alish Clairmont Maureen & Robert Clark Ann & Leo Cooper Bridget & Kevin Corcoran Regan & Matt Daniels Sydney & Craig D’Arcy Deborah Davis Emilia De Castro & Gaspar Silva Marianne & Chuck Detling Laura & Jim Freeman Katy & Jay Gadsby Martha & Andrew Grace Carrie & Jeffrey Hackett Lisa & Haywood Hamilton Tara & Justin Hanover

Melissa & John Harkey Jessica & Michael Herget Nikkole & Preston Hobson Teri & Minas Hovsepian Caroline & Paul Howard Mallory & Zach Hunter Shawna & Joseph Husted Cynthia Kiernan Jihee & Andrew Kim Kelley & Paul Krohnert Jenny & Todd Kuimjian Carrie & Judd Lemming Julie & Shawl Lobree Jaleigh & Adam Long Jhilaris Bautista de Lopez & Reynaldo Lopez Kelly & Tigger Marshall Michaelene & Roberto Mastrocola Erin & David Mayo Jeanne & Glenn McDaniel Claudia Stan McDaniel Cameron & Michael McIntosh

Caroline & Brian McNeely Marie & Robinson Mertilus Lindsay & Brian Morton Melissa & Dan Mutert Cristina & John Oliver Alexandra Caceres & Rupert Ortiz Brittany & Kristian Panachida Paige & Gerry Peck Colleen & Jason Pollick Aileen & Andrew Pott Megan & Taylor Raines Silvana Sanchez & Steve Cabarcas Cindy & Michael Scott Beth & Jarrett Senkbeil Ashley & Cole Shannon Zhen Shi Tamara & Scott Siemon Paulo Silva Genevieve & Paul Stevens Jonelle & Fred Tenbarge Lisa & Brian Thornton Reagan & David Thorp Nicki & Marc Vinson

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 11

Honor Roll of Donors CONTINUED

EAGLE CLUB

$1-499

Anonymous (81) Dola Abiodun Mary & Mark Aden Keith Agran Samuel M. Alarcon W.W. Alexander III Clecia Andrade & Andre Dias Jessica & Drew Armitage Donna & Gary Armstrong Allie & Brandon Arnold Nicole & James Arnold Kasey Aronson Angel & Randy Avery Joselyn & Tony Ayala Denise & Jim Azar Patricia & Chip Barber William Barker & Stacy Nelson-Barker Eric Barton Eno Bassey & Olu Amoda Sarah & Benjamin Bauer Stephanie Baze Christy & Allen Bell Elise & Brian Bernhardt Genelle & Andrew Beyer Amy & Christopher Bichsel Marie & Allan Black Elizannette Blanco & William Flippen Cam Boyd Kaylann Boyd Kurt Bramel Britney & Daniel Brasuell Amanda & Gregory Brennan Emily Brenner Tricia & Bobby Briggs Brandie & Daryl Brooks Brandi Brown Holly & Kent Brown Allison & Thomas Builder Amie & Brad Burt Stephen Burton Katelin & Sean Butkus Kelly Cahillane Fernando Calvo Jennifer & Jason Calvo Brianna & Christopher Canavan Catherine & Jerry Carlton Amy & Chad Case Donna Cates Amanda & Kurt Catone Leigh & Jason Chandler Olena Chandran Joan & John Childs Ann & Philip Churchman Caroline & Howard Cochran Margaret Coger

12 | HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Lucynda & Lee Coker Jennifer & Jason Collier Scarlet & Stephen Collins Megan & Jacob Cook Beth Ann Cooper Jeannie & James Corradino Astrid Cortes William Costa Ginny & Mark Cummings Cynthia & Ryan Curran Matt Dale & Reston Andrews Lisa M. D’Amato Sandra Daniels Annemarie & Chris Davis Jennifer Decker Rebecca & Urijah Diianni Elizabeth Dixon Nicole & Frederick Dolan Laurie & Jimmy Dorough Amanda & Steven Dossey Lianne Driver Kimberley & Alfred Drucker Abigail Dukes Kristin & Chuck Dunlop Wesley Dunlop Sarah Dye Theresa & Phil Essary Justin Farris Susan Fettig Caroline Filacchione Becca Ford Matthew Forrester Cody & Alex Frank Beth Gaines Barbara Gann Francee Geiger & William Costa Susan & Dean Gendron Beth & Kenneth Gilliland Katie & Brent Gorman Nichole Green & Kevin Cronin Georgi & Emil Gullia Jenny & Boyd Guy Marianna & Brian Hamilton Micha & David Harris Lauren & Jeffrey Hawkins Ashley & Jeffrey Hayes Hayley & Patrick Hecht Juli Hendrix Sandra Herndon Sharen Hiler Laura & Robert Hoffman Tracy Hoskins Brooke & Jack Huffey Samantha & Micah Hughes Lynnette Hulsey Molly & Josh Israel Robyn & Joseph Jacobs

Anda Jarvis Meg & Ward Javoronok Marla & James Jendzurski Kathryn Jewkes Gini & Brad Johnson Andrea & Paul Jones Joanna Kay Allyson & Patrick Keating Hannah & Sam Kendrick Kellum Key Sara & Kris Killough Margaret & Robert Kittrell Kathy Kluesner Trish Kyger Christine Laird Andrew M. Laird Kelly Langkopf Penny Lanxton Brooke & Shane Latham Michelle Lay Angela & Edward Lehman Megan & Michael Lewis Candace Lile Dawn & Stephen Loftin Patricia & William Lovett Melissa Lynn Julie & John Lyon Shawn & Bruce Mackinson Carol & Lynwood Maddox Lindsay & Ryan Mahoney Anna & James Maleiko Lee Mallon Steven Marquardt Meredith & Daniel Martin Michelle & Marcus Martin Shawn & Richard Martz Kristi McCollum Susan & Rob Mickler Bobbie L. Miller Courtney & Roger Mitchell Jessica & Robert Mitchum David Mokotoff Patricia & Matthew Montemayor Raechel & Andrew Moorhead Cameron & Steven Mullens Kelli & Carl Muller Heather Nelson Nicole & Brad Norman Lauren & Dragos Nour Malory Olejack Sloan Oliver Michael Palicia Daidra & Marshall Parrish Radka & Chris Peck Jeanne & Trevor Pellegrino Ashley & Mark Pendas Lauren & Ricardo Perez

Bethany Perry Kate & William Peter Elizabeth & Steve Polosky Lauren & Colin Porter Anjalay Poruthoor Penny & Eric Pratt Rebekah Pratt Sara & Kevin Prevost Suzanne A. Quinlan Katerina & Francesco Quinterno Laura & Jose Quiza Leidy Ramirez Cuellar Melissa & Paul Reed Bambi & Matt Rentschler Aimee & Troy Riberon Kaitlin & Jonathan Ricketts Jennifer & Jonathan Roberts Lindsay & Tyler Roberts Johanna & Glenn Robinson Maurice & LaTishia Robinson Susan & Thomas Rogers Susanna Rohm Lisa & Darren Ross Macey Salazar Juliana & Charles Saulino Tiffany & Taylor Schwartz Cindy & Michael Scott Vicki Sells Folasade & Wallace Sharif Susan & Christian Sharrow Amy & Kendall Shaw Anthea Siebritz Iuris Silva & Francisco Martins Ludmila Silva Page Small Nylsa & Toby Smallwood

Allyson & Shannon Smallwood Anna Claire Smith Clara & Eric Sorrells Kathy & Kenneth Stamm Kellie Stamm Samantha Stebbins Marti Stephens Courtney & Andrew Stevens Jenelle Story Sarah & Andrew Szymke Amanda Terranova Marjorie & David Thomas Ashley Thompson Brenda Thompson Amy & Whit Tindall Grace & Michael Trent Liz Tyber Tiffany Tyner Beatriz & Oscar Alberto Valero Jenna & Chris Van Zelfden Ana Maria Velazquez & Enrique Venegas Laine & Benjamin Walker Tara & Ryan Walker Jordan & Brandon Watts Katrese Wellman Anna White Blakely & James Whitehead John Whitehurst Dawn & Cary Wiley Heather & Jason Wise Greta & Peter Zefo Karan & John Zielke

TOTAL DONATIONS:

$576,073.76

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 13

Grandparent Gifts Donna & Gary Armstrong Hadley Stark ‘37 Brenda Ashby Chloe Wolfe ‘30 Christine & Thomas Balachowski Anslee Balachowski ‘28 Janell Calvert Maggie Weeks ‘25 Charley Weeks ‘27 Carter Calvert ‘37 Crew Calvert ‘37 Donna Cates Isaiah Rohm ‘31 John & Joan Childs Mathis Coutu ‘29 Colin Coutu ‘31 Bridget & Kevin Corcoran Miles Barnett ‘24 Sarah Dye Ryan Arnold ‘28 John Luke Arnold ‘32 Theresa & Phil Essary Harper Essary ‘29 James Essary ‘33 Debbie & Michael Hawkins Harper Hawkins ‘38

14 | GRANDPARENT GIFTS

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

Claudia & Stan McDaniel Mary Evelyn Binnicker ‘26 Frances Szymke ‘35

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

David Mokotoff Drew Infante ‘26 Mia Infante ‘29

Brenda Thompson Ryan Arnold ‘28 John Luke Arnold ‘32

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

Cristina & John Oliver Christian Oliver ‘27 Janie Oliver ‘29

Arlynn Van Paepeghem Austin Van Paepeghem ‘35 Shannon Van Paepeghem ‘37

Sandra Herndon Audrey Nour ‘29 Evie Nour ‘32

Janice & Kelly Penn Sarah Crenshaw Grace ‘34 Boyd Grace ‘37

Jerry Hedden Robbie Hedden ‘20 Emma Hedden ‘23 Sam Hedden ‘24

Cathy Irvine Aubrey Irvine ‘30 Caroline Irvine ‘32 Elizabeth Irvine ‘35 June & Fred Isaf Edie Isaf ‘32 Luke Isaf ‘35 Andrew Isaf ‘34 Johnnie & Nathan Lanxton Carter Lanxton ‘28 Margaret & Robert Kittrell Blake Morton ‘30 Kay & Michael Mahoney Allie Mahoney ‘31 Charlotte McCloskey Lily Lobree ‘26 Lena Lobree ‘29

Athletic ASSOCIATION

The Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Athletic Association is the fundraising and volunteer arm of MB athletics. The Athletic Association kicked off 2024-2025 with its signature event, The Eagle Open Golf Tournament at Indian Hills Country Club, and wrapped up the year with the Second Annual Round Eagle Pickleball & Tennis Tournament at Atlanta Country Club. Our generous event sponsors and participants enabled the Athletics Association to raise nearly $30,000 last year! We are blessed and proud to bring our community together in support of the Academy’s coaches and student athletes for another year of excellence for Eagles Athletics.

This past summer, the MBAA contributed $75,000 to fully outfit the new weight room in the T. Scott Calvert Student Center, placing the Eagles’ facilities among the best in our region - and beyond. In prior years, more than $200,000 was contributed by the MB AA to purchase non-budget items for our athletic teams and support development of our athletics facilities. MBAA members also annually contribute over 1,000 volunteer hours to help our athletic events run smoothly, including ticketing, concessions, and program banquets. Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers! You truly make a difference for Eagle Nation.

Academy families in grades 5th through 12th are 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 2024 – 2025 Expenses: Athletic Association 2024 – 2025 Revenue:

Weight Room Donation

Fees (FACTS)

$61,600

Golf Simulation Equipment

$2,100

Eagle Open Golf Tournament

$21,195

Baseball Pitching Machine

$7,500

Round Eagle Pickleball Tournament

$8,455

Program Banquets & Awards

$13,800

Concessions

$7,426

Basketball Shooting Machine

$4,400

Arrow Field Donation

$5,000

Total

$98,676

Total

$75,000

$107,800

MBCA Athletic Association Mission Statement: “The mission of the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Athletic Association (MBAA) is to positively impact all MBCA student athletes by providing non-budgeted equipment, facilities and team experiences. The MBAA works in conjunction with the Athletic Department to grow and strengthen quality athletic programs at MBCA, as well as support the athletics administration, coaches, and staff.”

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Financials COLLECTED Tuition and fees: $11,306,635 Annual Fund: $537,591 Auxiliary: $881,513 Parent Council/Spring Fling: $152,007

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EXPENSES Salaries: $9,524,456 Plant Operations: $1,331,776 Academics: $1,197,353

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TOTAL COLLECTED: $537,591

STUDENT SUPPORT

Gap Grants: $650,759 GA Goal: $978,626

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 or other corporate support programs. Many businesses offer programs that match a portion or the full amount of a gift made to Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 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!

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Amwins AT&T Bank of America Carrier C.H. Robinson Coca-Cola Equifax GE Vernova Home Depot McKesson Microsoft Nasdaq Northwestern Mutual Travelers Truist Financial WenMarr Management

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 2024-2025 school year, 114 students were able to receive tuition assistance totaling $963,624 through Georgia GOAL. Without assistance, these students would not have been able to receive a high quality, Christ-centered education. This was all made possible because the individuals, couples, and businesses listed here deferred their state of Georgia income tax dollars to support Mt. Bethel Christian Academy students through the Georgia Goal Scholarship Program.

Since 2009, MBCA has been able to offer almost $4.3 million to 290 students. The impact of this is far reaching! 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? Georgia GOAL can change a child’s life!

Anonymous Sandra and Roy Abernethy Sarah and James Acker Jennifer and Corbin Adams Agile Staffing Groups Casey and Carlos Alarcon Nicholas Aronson Arrow Exterminators, Inc. Robert Babcock Viktoriya and Jose Baquerizo Chip and Tricia Barber Katherine and Lawrence Barber Lisa and Kenneth Bass Becky and Todd Bechtel Bella Partners LLC Brian and Elise Bernhardt Joan and Julian Betts BFA Technologies, Inc. Amy and Christopher Bichsel Susan and Vince Birley Marie and Allan Black Kelly and Kyle Boatright Staci and Brook Bolton Kristen and Beau Brinkley Brandie and Daryl Brooks Holly and Richard Burgess Garry Carriker Amy Carroll John Cary Amanda and Kurt Catone Lindsey and Chris Catone Terri and Jim Cianca Maureen and Robert Clark Susan and James Cochran Deborah and Victor Connel Jordan Connelly Allison and Keegan Corcoran Libby and Matt Coutu Genia and William Crane Yarid and Carlester Crumpler Greg Dangar Royden Daniels Marianne and Chalmer Detling II Katherine and Jackson Dial Amelia and Jay D’Meza Amanda and Steven Dossey Kristin and Charles Dunlop Erin and Jason Essary Lu Fang and Ren Ling

QUESTIONS?

Tommi and Brian Fought Alicia and John Gant Barbara and David Garrett Thomas and Margaret Gose Sharen Hiler Shannon and Jamie Hill Hoffman & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLC Lynne and Michael Hoffman Laura and Robert Hoffman Laura and Lowell Hughen Carolyn and Todd Hughes Mallory and Zachary Hunter Shawna and Joseph Husted Ashley and Ryan Irvine Erin and Jim Izen Mara and Paul Jacobson Jemshall LLC Roger and Kathryn Johnson Dianna and Werner Joubert Tami and James Kellogg Kelley and Paul Krohnert Jennifer Lemming Carrie and Judd Walter Lemming Alice and Jonathan Linder Iliana and Petre Malinov Lee Mallon Anne and Frederick Massey Margaret and William Mastbrook Michaelene and Roberto Mastrocola Amanda and Jonathan McCants Diane and Robert McDaniel Sharon and Timothy McGukin Kelly Crowther and Christopher Merrill Charlotte Merry Mary and Kenneth Merry Marie and Robinson Mertilus Allison and Ronald Milligan Kimberly and Bryan Moore Kelli and Carl Muller Nancy Ostergard Michael Palicia Paige and Rustin Parsons Patti Wealth Management Peachtree Demolition LLC Trevor Pelligrino Janice and Kelly Penn Lauren and Ricardo Perez

Eric and Penny 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 Kristen and Scott Rogers Michele and James Rosich Julie and Paul Schaner Rachel and William Schapker Chelsea and BJ Shaver Amy and John Shaw Sherri S. Holder PC Kristen Shore Milena Moreira and Paulo Silva Smithbuilt Construction Group, Inc Julie and Jerry Sorrels Southeastern Business Endeavors SouthState Bank, N.A. Charlotte and Paul Springthorpe Catherine and Roland Stebbins Stephanie and Jake Stefan Alison and Brian Stephens Candace and Matthew Stevens Nicole and Mark Taylor Mary Jane VanSant and John Basile Terranova Ashley Thompson Rebecca and Benjamin Thompson James Tindall Tri-Pharma, Inc. Jill and Berry Trulove Eddie Turner Arlynn and Matthew Van Paepeghem Brenda and Chuck Vice Laine and Ben Walker Karen and Christopher Walsh Waterstone Consulting, LLC Rodney Wedemeier Sarah Whipple Pamela and James Williams Judy Winchell Kristin and Hank Windhorst Stacy and Michael Womack Donna and Gary Young zumBrunnen, Inc.

Please contact Chip Barber, Associate Head of School, Operations, at chip.barber@mtbethelchristian.org.

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Lower School PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION AWARD President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence (Fifth Grade Only): 95% yearly average in each of the fifth-grade core subjects of Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Grammar/Writing, and Bible.

James Case MaryGrace Cleveland Finn Farrish Charlie Husted Lily Lancaster Andrew Muller Aneya Roshan Noah Shaw Brannen Smith

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL 96% numeric average in Grammar/Writing, Reading, Math, Bible, Social Studies, and Science.

HONOR ROLL HONOR ROLL

92% to 95.99% numeric average as calculated below in Grammar/Writing, Reading, Math, Bible, Social Studies, and Science.

4TH GR ADE

4TH GR ADE

James Essary Will Izen

EV Alexander Anna Baquerizo Riley Barton Simon Batrouney Davis Brinkley Welles Churchman Olivia Dossey Lacey Findlay Thomas Hamilton Banks Horne Sadie Lemming Evan Lyon London Moore Jacob Ortiz Arianna Perry Haley Pollick Emmi Pott Kylie Robayo AJ Ross Colton Shaw Spencer Siccardi Zoe Tindall Bridges Whitehead

5TH GR ADE James Case MaryGrace Cleveland Alice DeYarman Blakely Dial Evie Drucker Finn Farrish Charlie Husted Caroline Irvine Juliana Kunes Lily Lancaster Andrew Muller Aneya Roshan Benji Sharif Noah Shaw Brannen Smith

5TH GR ADE

ACE AWARDS The ACE Award (Attitude, Cooperation, and Excellence) is given to students who have shown consistency in attitude towards work and school, a cooperative spirit, and excellence in effort.

4TH GR ADE Grayson Jones Mary Sayle Monette Harper Layman

5TH GR ADE Regan Montanye Jude Barron Judah Bernhardt

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Henry Aden Max Cardinell Harrison Doukov Victoria Elizondo Seren Fang Madeline Hecht Edie Isaf Peyton Jones Penelope Martin Chandler Massey Alex McCabe Regan Montanye Crain Montemayor Austin Nelson Aubrey Norman Evie Nour Nicolle Silva Gray Stephens Emily Trulove Iva Van Ginkel Ward Windhorst

Middle School HONOR ROLL Students are recognized on Principal’s Honor Roll for maintaining a 96% or higher numeric average.

Students recognized on Honor Roll maintained a 92 to 95.99% average. The numeric averages are calculated each semester with core classes weighted at 100% and non-core classes at 50%.

Congratulations, students! Great job!

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL

HONOR ROLL Hannah Anderson Edda Baquerizo Brandon Basille Bryden Bell Jackson Brennan Duncan Brown Alexandra Calvo Redding Catone Taylor Catone Grier Connelly Colin Coutu Natalia Crumpler

Collins Culberson Karleigh Davis Vivienne Dozier Madison Hobson Lauren Izen Laine Jacobs Evie Kershaw Emma Kim Auden Lewis James Lovett Phoebe Mannino Matthieu Mertilus

Olivia Pozatek Sasha Salomonson Caroline Shaver Christian Siccardi Lydia Smallwood Olivia Summer Mia Thompson Parker Tuttle Ann Elise Walker Hayes Whitlock

Hannah Anderson Reagan Berger Logan Bichsel Madison Bichsel Taylor Catone Madison Corcoran Christian D’Arcy

6TH GRADE PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL

HONOR ROLL Simone Almeida Emorie Keller Matt Barker Isaac Kim Maggie Bianco Nolen Leazer Parker Rose Cooper Beau Leslie Mabry Daniels Jack Linder Emmy Goerlich Ellie McCants Katie Belle Habibi Grace McNeely Kellen Husted Rex Monroe

Joel Kim Allie Mahoney Olivia Pozatek Hannah Raines Sasha Salomonson Jack Senkbeil Parker Tuttle

Liv O’Gorman Luca Quinterno Nadia Quinterno Wiley Snavely Shaun Stefan Anna Parker Stevens Maggie Stover

Matt Barker Addison Perez Brynn Bolton Nadia Quinterno Hayden Coker Caroline Rogers Samantha Detling Wiley Snavely Cameron Geiger Costa Anna Parker Stevens Ella Gentry Maggie Stover Emmy Goerlich Ryan Trent Aubrey Irvine Jackson Wells Alexis O’Keefe

7TH GRADE

HONOR ROLL William Allison Mason Bennett Haven Breen Eva Calvo Parker Chait Ella Clark Jackson Connelly Connor Fettig Rylie Fischer William Haas

ELIANA KIM

Henry Hackett Jocie Hanover Jocelyn Hovsepian Mia Infante Jake Jansen Harper Keating Eliana Kim Abbey Kusky Mark Merry Reese Moorhead

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL Audrey Nour Brooks Pennington Nicholas Sloan Samuel Stevens Leah Thornton Daniel Venegas Annelise Walker Amelia Walstad Charlee Welge Reagan Whitlock

Kate D’Arcy Laurel Edwards Harper Essary Anna Hamilton Mya Hua Lena Lobree

Emmaline Marshall Janie Oliver Brooks Pennington Prince Silva Lucas Valero Annelise Walker

8TH GRADE

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE YEAR Our student of the year is presented to the eighth-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.

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High School

HONOR ROLL

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL

Students must have an overall average, computed using weighted grades, of 96 or higher with all unweighted grades of 90 or higher. A student with a weighted average of 96 or higher but with one or more unweighted grades below 90 or a letter grade below an A may still be eligible for the Honor Roll if s/he meets those requirements.

CLASS OF 2028

CLASS OF 2026

Angel Avery Macey Dorough Eliza Garrett Tora Nguyen Stella Rapp Molly Sluben Olivia Tindall Mary Claire Walker

Marai Bell Mary Evelyn Binnicker Grace Detling Powell Drinkard Drew Infante Danais Joubert Andrea Krohnert Sam Laird Riley-Anne Leazer Lily Lobree Peter McDaniel Sara Polosky Gabby Siemon Jackson Sparrow

HONOR ROLL

CLASS OF 2028 Henry Alarcon Angel Avery Anslee Balachowski Sam Linder Hannah Mobley Tora Nguyen Stella Rapp Patrick Siemon Molly Sluben Reagan Turner Amber Vo Mary Claire Walker

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CLASS OF 2027 Laina Abernethy Asher Adams Roman Avery Noah Jackson Ava Mastrocola Ella McDaniel Elizabeth Rogers Daniel Rosich Eli Sharif Brandon Trulove Berkley Vinson Emma Walstad Ford Whyte

CLASS OF 2025 Lauren Brooks Maddie Daniels Annie Dinschel Emaly Fought Evie Hanover Katelyn Hua MJ Mastrocola Nancy Clare Parsons Mitchell Peck

Students must have an overall average, computed using weighted grades, of 90 or higher with all unweighted grades of 85 or higher.

CLASS OF 2027

CLASS OF 2025

Asher Adams Alex Chait Isabella Crowe Jensen Diianni Reagan Downing Layne Harvey Alex Hedden Noah Jackson Alex Kuimjian Ava Mastrocola Ella McDaniel Browning Monette Lilli Monroe Jiji Olu-Amoda Leighton Thorp Adam Trulove Brandon Trulove Emma Walstad Will White Leo Wilkens Ford Whyte

Lauren Beville Mya Bloom Mattox Gendron Katelyn Hua Marina Mastrocola Luke Mikkelsen Bob Nguyen Mitchell Peck Eva Petiot Walker Trott Dutch Turner

CLASS OF 2026 Eva Briley Addy Brooks Grace Detling Powell Drinkard Abby Garrett Emma Jendzurski Samantha Laird Peter McDaniel Gbayito Oluwatomisin Sara Polosky Jackson Sparrow Emerson Watts Zoe Zielke

Signing Day

In 2025, MBCA proudly honored three exceptional student athletes who signed to continue their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level.

AARON MACKINSON

GEORGIA HIGHL ANDS COLLEGE (BA SEBALL) Aaron overcame not one, but two significant injuries during his high school career. His grit and dedication to recovery and growth paved the way for this opportunity. Aaron stayed prepared through every setback, and when the door opened, he stepped confidently into it.

BONY SHINDANI

MILES COMMUNIT Y COLLEGE , W Y (BA SKETBALL) As an international student who attended three different schools in three years, Bony had every reason to feel uncertain. But through quiet determination and unwavering focus, he earned his place and proved he belonged. His signing reflects the power of persistence and grace under pressure.

TEJ EFEMINI

GUILFORD COLLEGE , NC (BA SKETBALL) Tej’s story is one of powerful redemption. After being cut from his previous school’s team twice, he came to MBCA and found his place.

Through hard work, early morning practices, and relentless effort, he became an All-Region player and now begins his next chapter at the collegiate level.

Nationally, seven percent of high school athletes move on to play in college. At MBCA, more than 10% of our graduates move on to compete at the next level. With Aaron, Bony, and Tej, we now celebrate 28 collegiate athletes developed through our program.

These young men remind us that God’s timing is perfect—and often, success is about being ready when the opportunity comes. Like Esther, they faced uncertainty but remained faithful and prepared. They have each seized their moment, and we are incredibly proud of the example they’ve set for the students who follow.

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Class of 2025 Lauren Elizabeth Beville Southern Union State Community College Mya Noelle Bloom University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Lauren Elizabeth Brooks University of North Georgia Ashley Naomi Caldwell Georgia College & State University Skylar Rose Cameron Georgia State University Madison Ann Daniels Clemson University Gabriel Thomas Danner Mississippi State University Angelis Grace Dinschel Georgia College & State University Tejiri Preston Efemini Guilford College Emaly Joy Fought University of Georgia Mattox Woods Gendron University of North Georgia Marshall Gilliam Grice Mississippi State University Eva Love Hanover Kennesaw State University Katelyn Quynh Nhu Hua (S) Georgia Institute of Technology Elliana Marie Jacobs University of North Georgia Marley Christine Laird Kennesaw State University Lucy Ellen Loftin Samford University Henry Chaney Lowden Middle Tennessee State University Aaron Clayton Mackinson Georgia Highlands College Emily Petrov Malinov University of Georgia

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Fletcher Sean Martin Georgia College and State University Marina Juliet Mastrocola Georgia College and State University Caroline Barnes Mayo Berry College Camden Jack McKinley Clemson University Alberto Alejandro Mendieta Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Luke Johannes Mikkelsen Georgia College and State University Srivatsan Nerilla Georgia College and State University Nguyen Nguyen Tan Pensacola Christian University Nancy Clare Parsons (V) Georgia Institute of Technology Mitchell Allen Peck Kennesaw State University Eva Renee Petiot Georgia Southern University Sofia Antonia Santacroce Italy Grant Warren Sharrow Western Carolina University Bony Kasongo Shindani Miles Community College David Alan Thomas Kennesaw State University Evan Walker Trott Kennesaw State University Wallace Riley Dutch Turner University of Georgia Sania Virani New York University Margaret Scott Weeks Texas Christian University

ADDITIONAL COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

CL A SS OF 202 5

SPECIAL RECOGNITION Special Congratulations to Marina Mastrocola, recipient of the Robert W. Montague Scholarship, and Evie Hanover, recipient of the Randy Mickler Award.

Anderson University Auburn University Baylor University Bellarmine University Berry College Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston Colorado Christian University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Commonwealth University Dean College Drexel University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Fordham University Furman University Georgia College & State University Georgia Highlands College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University Georgia Southwestern State University

FACTS & FIGURES

FOR THE CL A SS OF 202 5 Since 2018, MBCA has graduated 285 exceptional lifelong learners who are armed with a Christ-centered education and backed by the Eagle Nation network.

What a force they are proving to be!

Eighth Graduating Class 39 graduates They will be attending 22 different colleges in 11 states.

They were admitted to 8 Honors Colleges and Leadership Programs at their future colleges.

76% of the graduating class qualifies for the HOPE Scholarship and 38% of the class qualifies for the Zell Miller HOPE Scholarship, which is the highest level of this scholarship program.

NOT INCLUDING THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP, the Class of 2025 was offered $5,447,112 in scholarship offers, averaging to more than $143,300 per student.

Georgia State University Georgia State University-Perimeter College Guilford College Illinois College Indiana University Jacksonville State University Kennesaw State University Lee University Lenoir-Rhyne University Liberty University Louisiana State University Marquette University Marshall University Mercer University Middle Tennessee State University Midway University Miles Community College Mississippi State University Missouri University of Science and Technology Molloy University New York Institute of Technology New York University North Greenville University Oglethorpe University Pensacola Christian College Purdue University Rutgers University Samford University Seton Hall University Southern Union State Community College Texas A&M University Texas Christian University The University of Alabama The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga The University of Tennessee The University of the South Truett McConnell University University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Colorado Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kentucky University of Maine University of Mississippi University of North Georgia University of Pittsburgh University of South Carolina Beaufort University of South Carolina University of Virginia University of Washington-Seattle Campus Virginia Tech Western Carolina University Western Kentucky University Winthrop University

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Beams, Bricks, & Blessings A YEAR IN REVIEW

THE BUILDING UP C APITAL C AMPAIGN ENJOYS BR ICK S, BIR DS, AND ABUNDANT BLE SSINGS

It was a year of many “firsts” for MBCA as the construction of the T. Scott Calvert Student Center on the Post Oak Tritt campus began to take shape.

Students, faculty and staff, parents, grandparents, and visitors learned to embrace the huge hole in the ground, dust, caution tape, heavy equipment, and construction trailers, knowing that it would be worth it in the end. (Spoiler: it was certainly worth it!) However, fun was had along the journey to the completed Student Center, and precious mementos of the 2024-25 school year are sprinkled throughout.

pavers, which would serve the same memorial purpose as the bricks, but would be installed outside between the Student Center and Arrow Field, surrounding the newly installed “iron eagle.”

A symbol of strength, power, and freedom for our student-athletes as they soar above their opponents on the field, the eagle was the perfect addition to the outdoor space, and was graciously dedicated to MBCA by Farrah and Rob Patti.

Progress on the Student Center was marked with a first-time, special opportunity for the MBCA community to leave a permanent stamp on the building itself! In November 2024, students, teachers, staff, parents, and Board members signed the final beam that was installed in the steel superstructure. While Upper School students had easy access, school administration worked out the logistics to ensure all other classes - Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade - were able to come to the Upper School Campus by bus during the school day and sign the beam used in the building itself.

As the fall leaves vanished and the winter freeze turned into warmer spring days, two events helped cap off a busy year for the Building Up Capital Campaign. The first Eagle Sporting Clays Classic, generously hosted by Shannon and Carlton Walstad at beautiful Five Arrow Farms on a gorgeous day, was a huge success and raised more than $50,000 for the campaign. Participants enjoyed a day of trap shooting, breakfast and lunch, giveaways, a commemorative Yeti donated

by Arrow Exterminators, and so much more. It was wonderful to come together for such a special event, raise needed funds for the campaign, and share the MBCA story with so many new friends and partners. Special thanks to so many in our community who were a part of the fun.

During the same time period, MBCA ran its first-ever brick campaign, which offered commemorative bricks that could be purchased, engraved, and installed in the Student Center archway. Special thanks to Ragan and Jamie Weeks for purchasing a brick for every single faculty and staff member. The beam and the bricks offered the community a unique opportunity to cement our legacy in the Student Center for many years to come! In addition to bricks, the MBCA community was invited to purchase engraved

The second event - the “capstone” Student Center event of the school year, was the “Building Blessing,” which was held in order to thank everyone for their patience, commitment, and support of this construction project all year. The Blessing event took place during exams in May and offered a sneak peak at the almost-complete Student Center before graduation students headed off to college, families left for summer vacation, and teachers enjoyed their time off, with a promise of what awaited them upon their return in August.

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BUILDING UP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HONOR ROLL OF DONORS We gratefully acknowledge those who made gifts to the Capital Campaign during the 2024-25 fiscal year. As many commitments span multiple years, this list reflects only the contributions received between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Names in bold denote multi-year commitments.

Michele & James Rosich Lauren & Alan Holcomb Brick Sponsors Sally Salomonson Sherri & Trey Holder Anonymous (2) Lori & Jason Adams Ricardo Silva Rachel & Todd Infante Arrow Exterminators Casey & Carlos Alarcon Toni Smith Erin & Jim Izen Kenneth Basille Deborah Arnold Kirsten & James Summer Amy & John Jacobs Natalie & Thomas Epperson Mandy & Nick Arnold Patty Thomas Tiffany & Andrew Kahn Jennifer & Josh Kenny Megan & John Becker Ashley Thompson Robin Keith MBCA Parent Council Amy & Chris Bichsel Grace & Michael Trent Amanda Kirk Farrah & Rob Patti Staci & Brook Bolton Jill & Berry Trulove Kimberly & Roger Kramer Lisa & John Prunkl Amy & David Brown Kim & Blake Turner Jenny & Todd Kuimjian Kay & Max Reiboldt Jordan & Josh Cavallin Jennifer & Ryan Van Paepeghem SmithBuilt Construction Company Christine Laird Jordan Connelly Pat & Edward Van Stedum Debra & Scott Leerssen Brenda & Chuck Vice Carol & Ron Coutu Laine & Ben Walker Carrie & Judd Lemming Shannon & Carlton Walstad Libby & Matt Coutu Selena & Drew Welge Julie & Shawl Lobree Ragan & Jamie Weeks Denise & Lee Dickerson Marie & Gerard White Raquel & Eric Ludwig Young Contracting Company Laurie & Jimmy Dorough CJ Whyte Lyn & Ed Lynn Theresa & Kostadin Doukov Lee Mallon Donors Kari & John Downing Paver Sponsors The Mandinach, Cerutti, Anonymous Shelby & Rodney Drinkard Casey & Carlos Alarcon Ledenko & Maccone Families Judy & Jeremy Duvall Sarah & Jamie Acker Becky & Todd Bechtel Kelly & Darren Marcuzzi Jennifer & Corbin Adams Barbara & David Garrett Kriya & Beau Benich Amanda & Jonathan McCants Francee Geiger & William Costa Tricia & Chip Barber Jill & Derek Cardinell Charlotte McCloskey Amy & Chris Bichsel Gigi & Richard Fischer Terri & Jim Cianca Kiran & Bob Montague Susan & Vince Birley Donna & Tim Harrigan Maureen & Robert Clark Patricia Nelson-Smith Marie & Allan Black Lindsay & Jeremiah Haswell Carter & Michael Deaderick Nicole & Jerry O’Keefe Rachel & Derrick Bloom Gayle & Jerry Headrick Denise & Lee Dickerson Nancy Ostergard Staci & Brook Bolton Julie & Russ Hedden Erin & Jason Essary Holly & Clay Owens Kristi & Cal Boyd Karen & Alan Heinz Ashley & Ryan Irvine Mary & Robert Pozatek Kelli & Chris Briley Nikkole & Preston Hobson Amy & John Jacobs Tony Rich Brandie & Daryl Brooks Lauren & Alan Holcomb Jennifer & Josh Kenny Rose Richards Holly & Stephen Brooks Rachel & Todd Infante Rebecca Riley Cherilyn & Robert Calia Jeannette Jimenez & Adrian Perry Jenny & Todd Kuimjian Kristen & Michael Latimore Kathleen & Jose Robayo Jordan & Josh Cavallin Dee & Gavin Johnson Carrie & Judd Lemming Kristin & Scott Rogers Joanna & Jerry Chang Dianna & Werner Joubert Jaleigh & Adam Long Laura & William Rosich Ann & Philip Churchman Tiffany & Andrew Kahn Robert Lovett Alicia & Tripp Smallwood Terri & Jim Cianca Kyllan Kershaw Iliana & Peter Malinov Holly & Stephen Smith Maureen & Robert Clark Young-Ah & Richard Kim Annie & Alan Massey Charitable Fund Jordan Connelly Pam & Joel Lackey Elizabeth & Kenneth Merry Julie & Jerry Sorrels Carol & Ron Coutu Leigh Ann & Brian Layman Cristie & David Nelson Charlotte & Paul Springthorpe Debra & Scott Leerssen Yarid & Carlester Crumpler Paige & Rustin Parsons Catherine & Roland Stebbins Judy & Robert Lorenzo Sydney & Craig D’Arcy Kathy & Tim Pollard Courtney & Andrew Stevens Carter & Michael Deaderick Charlotte McCloskey Charlie Prunkl Nicole & Mark Taylor Michelle & Michael Dembski Roxanne & David McCollough Kay & Max Reiboldt Anita & Scott Trott Erin & Jason Essary Claudia & Stan McDaniel Michele & John Reiboldt Jennifer & Ryan Van Sharlene & Chad Fife Jeanne & Glenn McDaniel Kate & Brad Rush Paepeghem Clarel & Richard Fowler Holly & John McKinley Charlotte & Paul Springthorpe Ana Maria Velazquez & Enrique Diane & Randy Mickler Alicia & John Gant Venegas Margaret & Thomas Gose Patricia & Matthew Montemayor Candace & Matt Stevens Shannon & Carlton Walstad Vicki & Greg Verego Ann & Howard Grant Cristina & John Oliver Ragan & Jamie Weeks Laine & Ben Walker Brandon Guntor Holly & Clay Owens Haden Wise Randy Wilkens Tara & Justin Hanover Farrah & Rob Patti Arrow Exterminators Matthew Williams Gayle & Jerry Headrick Ashley & Mark Pendas Spindle & Oak Julie & Russ Hedden Megan & Taylor Raines Ware + Associates Karen & Alan Heinz Kristen & Scott Rogers

Lead Gift Donors

The event featured cake, camaraderie, and special “sticky notes” that allowed attendees to wander through the entire Student Center at their leisure, leaving sentiments or offering prayers as they went. Tears of joy in one of our amazing teacher’s eyes when she walked through the building for the first time summed up the gratitude that we all felt for this exciting “first.”

We will look back on this school year and remember the wins, the challenges, and the firsts, but one thing is for sure: this landmark new building is just the beginning! As we continue with this season of growth and progress, we are grateful for all who have supported us along the way. It’s an amazing time to be an Eagle!

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