2018-2019 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | 2019

A 2018 National Blue Ribbon School

A MESSAGE

FROM OUR CHAIRMAN

From a one-room kindergarten in 1998 to a National Blue Ribbon School in 2018, the theme of being anchored by His promises reminds us that we can trust Him in all circumstances.

As I enter my second year as the Chairman of the Board at MBCA, I’ve noticed how dynamic a school is. A school is an ever-changing organization that sees new kids, new families, and new staff every year, while also saying goodbye to families, staff, and kids every year.

I confess that I’m a worrier. So, I was worried about too much change. How do we keep the mission and vision if the staff and leadership change? New kids and parents are unknown to us, and how do we know that students who just graduated or moved can be replaced? My board rotates a third of its trustees off every year, so how do we maintain continuity?

I’ve learned a few things through this journey. One is that change increases our faith. “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about

what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1.

Without change, our faith rests more in our efforts and our provision.

Second, without change there wouldn’t be opportunity. I love how The Message translates 1 Corinthians 9:8, “God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done.” Without change, we don’t give God a chance to show off by astonishing us with blessings beyond what we would expect and plan for.

MBCA is a living and breathing organization that has seen God’s blessings and provision for over 20 years. From a one-room kindergarten in 1998, to a National Blue Ribbon School in 2018, the theme of being anchored by His promises reminds us that we can trust Him in all

circumstances. In 2018-2019, God certainly blessed us again with a community whose generosity allowed us to dream boldly and achieve mightily.

On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, please know of our profound gratitude for each of you who supported MBCA last year with your time, your gifts, and your prayers.

Together, we are a powerful force.

Lord, astonish us all with Your blessings this year at MBCA!

Vince Birley Board of Trustees Chairman

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

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LEADERSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Vince Birley, Chairman Alicia Gant, Secretary Trey Holder, Treasurer Jerry Chang Kevin Combs Shannon Drake Josh Kenny Andy Kirk Joel Lackey Shawna Patterson Michael Petroff Kevin Prevost Dave Pugmire John Williams Heath Wilson EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

Jim Callis Mark Droege Dr. Jody Ray

PARENT COUNCIL

2018 - 2019 ADMINISTR ATION

Jim Callis, Head of School & Lower School Head

2018 - 2019

Bob Montague, Upper School Head Bill Bridges, Middle School Head Sharon McGehee, Director of Advancement Chip Barber, Director of Admission Lane Sims, Business Manager

Past President: Courtney Cofield

Toni Lett, Controller

Vice President: Ragan Weeks

Jackie Grasty, Director of Alumni Relations

President: Alicia Gant Treasurer: Shannon Walstad Secretary: Carrie Howell

Meridith Burba, Associate Director of Admission

Lower School Rep: Jamie Dastou

Cal Boyd, Associate Director of Admission

Upper School Rep: Pam Lackey

Middle School Rep: Marie White Family Care: Jeanne Flack

Albert Turner, Athletic Director

WAYS AND MEANS:

Alison Stephens, Director of Communication

Chairs: Jordan Connelly & Young-Ah Kim

John DuVal, Director of Technology Lee Mallon, Advancement Associate

Chairs-Elect: Megan Becker & Gigi Fischer Past Chairs: Shelly Slimp & Lindsey Pede HOSPITALIT Y:

Chairs-Elect: Marianne Detling & Dee Johnson Chairs: Elizabeth Bennett & Dana Moore Upper School Hospitality: Becky Bechtel

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WELCOME

NEW FAMILIES

Lucas Adams '32 Joy & Christopher Adams

Jaynee Gudger '32 Julie & Michael Gudger

Claire O'Day '33 Elizabeth & Darren O'Day

Henry Aden '32 Mary & Mark Aden

Evelyn Gullia '29 Georgi & Emil Gullia

Jacob Ortiz '33 Alexandra Caceres & Rupert Ortiz

Liam Barron '32 Jude Barron '32 Amanda & Brandon Barron

Michael Hammer '25 Madeline Hammer '25 Jennifer & Robert Hammer

Sophia Patrick '30 Erin & Sean Patrick

Roma Begg '24 Lynne & John Begg

Nya Harrigan '28 Donna & Tim Harrigan

Riley Bensman '24 Melissa Bensman

Samantha Hayslip '31 Stephanie April & Ryan Hayslip

Daniel Bogard '23 LaToya & Anthony Bogard

Robbie Hedden '20 Emma Hedden '23 Sam Hedden '24 Julie & Russ Hedden

Liam Bunde '23 Erin & David Lynn Lawerence Bunde Charlie Busch '28 Susan & Greg Busch James Case '32 Amy & Chad Case Parker Champagne '22 Karen & Andrew Champagne Gracie Beth Chastain '25 Noah Chastain '29 Jan & Lee Chastain MaryGrace Cleveland '32 Lauren & Drew Cleveland Hunter Colier '23 Heather & Jeff Colier Drew Collins '26 Melanie & David Collins Grace Corya '21 Nina & Matt Corya Bo Dixon '33 Elizabeth & Brett Dixon Reagan Downing '27 Kari & John Downing

Hannah Holloway '33 Madeleine & Brian Holloway Drew Horton '21 Leah & Jack Horton Katelyn Hua '25 Mya Hua '29 Thoa Nguyen & Vu Hua Richard Huang '22 Yan Wang & Weijia Huang Jimin Gu & Kejun Lu

Alexander Pilger '32 Rachel Pilger Waters & Robert Waters William Poppe '27 Summer & David Poppe Hannah Raines '31 Megan & Taylor Raines Kylie Robayo '33 Kathleen & Leo Robayo Crystal Robertson '30 LaTosha & Deon Robertson Hanna Sadd '23 Cheryl & Greg Sadd Ellie Scully '23 Susan & Chase Scully Gabby Siemon '26 Tamara & Scott Siemon Nicolle Silva '32 Emilia De Castro & Gaspar Silva

Noah Jackson '27 Melissa & Nelson Jackson

Brannen Smith '32 Toni & Michael Smith

Emma Jendzurski '26 Marla & Jim Jendzurski

Adam Stark '30 Elizabeth and Nicholas Stark

Michael Keane '21 Anne & John Keane

Ben Surdykowski '23 Heather & Paul Surdykowski

Eleanor Kerr '33 Joanna & Robert Kerr

Ethan Thomas '24 Julie & Roy Thomas

Lorenzo Limonta '22 Melissa & Jerome LImonta Jacqueline & Varuna Dassanayake

McCoy Thompson '33 Becky & Benjamin Thompson Eliza Tucker '27 Megan & Michael Tucker

Ben Falke '27 Ann & Ralph Falke

Nate Loeffel '26 Luke Loeffel '28 Sophia Loeffel '31 Laura & Dave Loeffel

Finn Farrish '32 Katie & Mark Farrish

Aaron Mackinson '25 Shawn & Bruce Mackinson

Lilah Fine '28 Cynthia & Blake Fine

Chandler Massey '32 Annie & Alan Massey

Juliette Futrell ‘25 Heather Futrell

Mason Miller '30 Hilary & Michael Miller

Jack Gadsby '26 Katy & Jay Gadsby

Kate Montgomery '21 Christine & Robert Montgomery

Andrew Gaines '23 Beth & Ken Gaines

Ben Morris '23 Angela Murray & Daniel Morris

Peter Galyean '23 Coralie & Brad Galyean

Miles Woodruff '26 Finley Woodruff '30 Dana & Michael Woodruff

Blake Morton '30 Lindsay & Brian Morton

Smith Geagan '28 Melissa & Shawn Geagan

Ethan Zhang '25 Weihong Shu & Qingwei Zhang

Grant Nolan '26 Lily Nolan '26 Allison & Danton Nolan

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Iva Van Ginkel '32 Zhen Shi & Steven Van Ginkel Mary Claire Walker '28 Laine & Benjamin Walker Wright Walters '33 Laurie & Clint Walters Elizabeth Warlick '21 Meredith & Robert Warlick Ward Windhorst '32 Kristin & Hank Windhorst

WELCOME

SIBLINGS

Hunter Bates Brother of Drew Anna & Greg Bates

Charlie Kopkas Brother of Grace Diane & Jeremy Kopkas

Kate Rogers Sister of Jack & Luke Susan & Thomas Rogers

Reagan Burda Sister of Colleen Felicia & Tommy Burda

Mary Benton Lathem Sister of Emily Brooks Mary Alice & Steven Lathem

Aneya Roshan Sister of Reya Smitha Roshan & Roshan Joseph

Ansley Czohara Sister of Gavin & Megan Laura & Chris Czohara

Cole Limeri Brother of Jenny Jennifer & Peter Limeri

William Scheuerman Brother of Jacob Ann & Michael Scheuerman

Alice DeYarman Sister of Henry Rebecca & John DeYarman

Mary Sayle Monette Sister of Browning Kathy & Ryan Monette, Sr.

Griffin Walker Brother of Maddie Teri & Douglas Walker

Teller Gucky Sister of Hampton Maureen & Jay Gucky

Kamran Mortazavi Brother of Pareesa Michelle Pirtle & Ali Mortazavi

Ashley Yelverton Sister of Lauren Rachelle & Todd Yelverton

Robbie Hedden Brother of Sam & Emma Julie & Russ Hedden

Evie Nour Sister of Audrey and Penny Lauren & Dragos Nour

Josh Zielke Brother of Zoe and Gavin Karan & John Zielke

Charlie Husted Sister of Kellen Shawna & Joseph Husted Caroline Irvine Sister of Aubrey Ashley & Ryan Irvine Peyton Jones Sister of Noah & Eli Hope Headrick-Jones & Mark Jones Harrison Knotts Brother of Hudson & Kari Kiesa & Larry Knotts ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | 2019

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WELCOME HOME,

MS. VICE

There are certain landmark moments along a young school's journey as it begins to mature. These range from first faculty retirements to an inaugural graduating class, and in its 21st year of existence, MBCA was blessed to see both of these and more. But one such landmark, the first hiring of a graduate, had long eluded us.

Joyfully, the Academy announced last winter that Ms. Lindsay Vice '10 had accepted an offer to join the middle school teaching staff. As a student, Lindsay’s time at Mt. Bethel was marked by excellence in whatever she set her hand to. As she transitioned to high school and college, that excellence continued.

After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in Mathematics Education, Lindsay knew exactly where she wanted to be.

"When I set out on my job search for a teaching position, I knew Mt. Bethel Christian Academy was without a doubt at the top of my list," she said. "My time there as a K-8 student was truly special, in a way that words alone can’t completely describe. I loved the teachers, the encouraging community, and the instant love that I felt every time I walked through the front doors. Mt. Bethel feels like home to me."

God’s hand is in this opportunity, and we look forward to seeing how He uses Ms. Vice to teach and to nurture our middle schoolers.

"Knowing that I have the opportunity to be the same mentor to my students that my own MBCA teachers were to me gives me so much hope and excitement for this school year," said Lindsay. "In the months I’ve spent back here, I’ve seen that the love that makes MBCA truly special is more prevalent than ever, and I’m so honored to be a part of such a remarkable community."

WELCOME HOME , MS. VICE!

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ANNUAL FUND

Dear MBCA Family, We can hardly believe the 2018-2019 school year is behind us, giving us an opportunity to reflect on all the ways the Lord has been faithful to the ministry of Mt. Bethel Christian Academy.

It was an honor and privilege for our family to experience this year as your Annual Fund chairs as we served our sweet school with families we have known for many years, while also getting to know some of our newest. Together, we all participated, gave generously and sacrificially to exceed our goal, and ensured our children will continue to grow in an academic environment where Christ is central in all we do.

We are grateful that from the classroom to the athletic fields, stage, and the hallways in between, our children are being equipped to be successful in using their God-given talents, while being nurtured with grace and love from junior kindergarten all the way to our senior year.

CHAIR LETTER

Our view from the “front row” had us applauding our youngest students who memorized the truth of Scriptures, alongside our award-winning lower school artists, Presidential fitness award winners, and spelling bee champs. Their talents shined brightly, not only within the walls of our school, but in every arena and stage where they participated.

Middle school was anything but middle of the road, as they stewarded successful mission collections for ministries in our community and abroad. Their faith in action was demonstrated in championship titles on the athletic field, and even in defeat when they were gracious in hard lessons learned. Our Duke TIP scholars, National Junior Honor Society inductees, and Honor Roll achievers have exceeded our previous roll calls, and all in an attitude of humility and thankfulness that can often elude this age group.

Scholarship students and athletes, apologists for Jesus Christ, worship

leaders, AP scholars, and STEM honorees round out our oldest and wisest students.

The Upper School is overflowing with students as we close in on capacity of our original buildings. Our oldest and brightest are leaving well prepared for college and beyond, with a concrete faith foundation in an environment that has stayed true to the original mission of our beautiful school: a Christ-centered education that develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning.

These achievements and so many more happen every year at MBCA because of the families who serve, give of their time and talents, and pray for our Lord’s favor on our “little” yellow school.

To God be the Glory,

Casey and Carlos Alarcon

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GRANDPARENT GIFTS Sherra & Henry Barton Will Silverio '23 Meg & Mark Baxter Will Bennett '25 Mary Alston Bennett '30 Mary Ellen & John Becker Georgi Becker '29 Elaine & Bill Bennett Will Bennett '25 Mary Alston Bennett '30 Barbara & James Bennett Kaitlin Bennett '26 Lisa & Ralph Berger Reagan Berger '31 Dottie & Tate Bradford Valerie Bradford '26 Charlotte & James Brand Sophia Ostervold '20 Linda Brooks Ansley Brooks '24 Laura & Stanley Brubaker Charlie Brubaker '23 Sophie Brubaker '25 Linda & David Bunn Maximilian Cardinell '32 Linda & Ted Burba Elisa Burba '21 Eva Burba '24 Rosalee & Ken Campbell Joey Campbell '27 Kay & Jack Cantrell Madison Gant '21 Becky & Tommy Carter Caroline Smallwood '23 Joan & John Childs Mathis Coutu '29 Colin Coutu '31 Betsy & Jim Chrz Emma Acker '22 Julia Acker ' 25 Jennie & Cecil Clifton Charlotte Clifton '27 Henry Clifton '30 Theresa & Allan Connell Mary Kate Greene '26 Sean Greene '29 Faye & Charles Davenport Emily Johnston '21 Olivia Johnston '24 Joseph DaSilva Prince Silva '29 8

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2018 - 2019

Linda & Roger de Don Daniel Rosich '27 Kathy & Jim Dickson Lily Marshall '25 Martha & Bruce Donnelly Maddie Gadrix '29 Mary & John Doyle Liam Doyle '21 Karen & Doug Dye Trace Trzeciak '27 Teresa & Phil Essary Harper Essary '29 Susan Eviston Joshua Leerssen '20 Hannah Leerssen '24 Janice & Archibald Fortune Nancy Fortune '20 Clarel & Richard Fowler Riley Parsons '23 Nancy Clare Parsons '25 Tripp Parsons '27 Jean & Adrien Freeman Kara Freeman '19 Dimetri & Eddie Freeman Caroline May '27 Preston May '32 Pattie & Terry Frierson Parker Rose Cooper '30 Andria & John Garbis Lily Kate Bell '27 Olivia Bell '30 Ellen & Ullman Garrett Abby Garrett '26 Eliza Garrett '28 Judy & Frank Gerken Bradley Buck '20 Sue Greene Mary Kate Greene '26 Sean Greene '29 Lynda & Johnny Gresham Jaclyn Johns '23 Flem Hall Tripp Miller '22 Lane Miller '22 Brenda & Gene Harris Shelby Harris '25 Toddie & Hensell Harris David Britt '20 Sherry & Rodney Haworth Joey Campbell '27

Gayle & Jerry Headrick Noah Jones '24 Eli Jones '29 Glenda & Jerry Hedden Emma Hedden '23 Sam Hedden '24 Karen & Alan Heinz Hayes Stephens '27 Kelsey Stephens '29 Sherry & Gary Hensley Issac Burton '20 Taylor Burton '22 Sandy Herndon Penny Nour '27 Audrey Nour '29 Peggy & Robert Horrell Walker Price '24 Joan & Larry Huelsman Addy Bridges '28 Joshua Bridges '31 Patti & Ron Humphrey Chelsea Callis '24 Rosalinda & Chester Husted Kellen Husted '30 Charlie Husted '32 Cathy & Doug Irvine Aubrey Irvine '30 Mary Susan & Jack Johnson Shelby Harris '25 Mary Ann & Corky Jones Reed Lawson '26 Joanna & Gene Joswick Allie Joswick '24 Cora & Charles Kimbrough Eliza Tucker '27 Pat & Bob Kraft Morgan Petroff '24 Gracie Petroff '26 Andrew Petroff '29 Jean & Richard Laukhuf Madison Still '28 Susan & Bill Lott Dillan Lott '21 Boone Lott '24 June & Andrew MacLellan Ryan MacLellan '24 Fran & Peter Madden Kaitlyn Wood '23 Christopher Wood '25 Ann A. Maidment Grey Bozza '25

Susan & John Majzun Parker Prevost '24 Mason Prevost '26 Elisabeth & John Marquardt Michael Keane '21 Sue & Townsell Marshall Drew Marshall '23 Davis Marshall '25 Patty & Joe Martin Joseph Martin '25 Cissy & Doug May Caroline May '27 Preston May '32 Charlotte McCloskey Lily Lobree '26 Lena Lobree '29 Mary & Jim McCollough Katie McCollough '20 Marcia & Charles McLarty Charlie Jacobs '27 Lane Jacobs '31 Mary McWhorter Parker Prevost '24 Mason Prevost '26 Diane & Randy Mickler Drew Mickler '23 Mason Mickler '27 Mary Lou & Mike Musulin Benjamin Besselink '30 Susan Noland Harrison Mobley '26 Hannah Mobley '28 Shirley & John Oatis Christian Bell '24 Chandler Bell '27 Judy & Kirk Pearce McKenna Calvo '28 Alexandra Calvo '31 Jean & Terry Poulsen Michael Reed '24 Harden & Bill Powell Mayson Drinkard '23 Russell Prevost Parker Prevost '24 Mason Prevost '26 Kathleen Ralph & David Grimland Joshua Leerrseen '20 Hannah Leerssen '24 Katherine & Joseph Ray Noah Martin '30 Carol & Harold Reeve Meghan Shultz '24

Judy & Frank Riggle Abby Faklaris '25 Pamela Robinson Jonathan Stanchie '23 Kate Stanchie '24 Laura & Bill Rosich Daniel Rosich '27 Dianne & Robert Ross Ryan Marie Ross '28 Nina & Brandon Shields Braydon Bolton '23 Brynn Bolton '30 Tenna Sines Colin Waigand '25 Luke Waigand '27 Emi & Harry Snedden Savannah Snedden '19 Lizabeth Sparks Nathan Sparks '26 Martha & Charles Sparrow Shelby Grace Sparrow '24 Jackson Sparrow '26 Debra & Bryan Stansell Eden Stansell '23 Carol & Doug Sperry Blythe Mitchell '21 Dorothy & Bampi Story Sophia Story '31 Linda & Al Surfus Libby Michael '22 Ava Michael '24 Jack Tarter Liliian Rowley '24

Jonelle & Fred Tenbarge Caroline Shaver '31 Clare Tyers Lucy Rickers '21 Gail & Richard Waigand Colin Waigand '25 Luke Waigand '27 Kernan Webb Anthony Webb '26 Jan & Robert Wellon Ryan MacLellan '24 June & Donald Wexler Matthew Trent '26 Ryan Trent '30 Lynda & Alan White Libby Michael '22 Ava Michael '24 Pam & James Williams Ella Grace Phillips '29 Isabella Dryden ‘31 Calvin Phillips ‘32 Brenda & Cal Wilson Maddox Wilson '24 Reese Wilson '24 Zane Wilson '26 Echo Wilson '29 Sharon & Jerry Yelverton Lauren Yelverton '20 Renee Younes Lily Kate Bell '27 Olivia Bell '30

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GEORGIA GOAL

DONORS

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy partners with Georgia GOAL, a Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) created through the Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program. By encouraging Georgia taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax to MBCA, GOAL provides funding for qualified students in need of tuition assistance. Specifically, GOAL funding is allocated for deserving public school students who are new to Mt. Bethel.

Thank you to the individuals listed below for bringing $312,950 in scholarship money to MBCA. The GOAL program furthers MBCA’s ability to fulfill its Christian mission. Financial aid continues to be of great importance to the Academy, and these dollars are a critical component of the Academy's life-changing tuition-assistance initiatives.

For more information on Georgia GOAL, visit goalscholarship.org.

Sarah and Jamie Acker Amanda and Michael Basille Kenneth Basille Lisa and Kenneth Bass Melissa and Clinton Bean Becky and Thomas Bechtel Amy and Christopher Bichsel Angel and James Brim Brandie and Daryl Brooks Amy and David Brown Julia and Ben Buerger John Cary Sheila and Richard Clarke Susan and James Cochran Jordan and Stephen Connelly Elizabeth and Paul Cook Libby and Matthew Coutu Genia and William Crane Jamie and Christopher Dastou Candice Coombs-Davies and Jerome Davies Anne and John Dickson Monique and Mark Droege Janice and Charles Edwards Lee and Gordon Evans Janet and John Fischer Jane and Greg Fox Barbara Frazee Meg and Thomas Geshay Melissa and Michael Gibson Gail and Joseph Godfrey Margaret and Thomas Gose Jackie and Andrew Grasty Andreia and Christopher Guilmet Tara and Justin Hanover Ellen and Scott Harward Gayle and Jerry Headrick Karen and Alan Heinz Lendy and Belton Holder Sherri and Belton Holder Dawn and Robert Holder 10 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | 2019

Diane and Robert Hudec Catherine and Douglas Irvine Ashley and Ryan Irvine Erin and James Izen Elisabeth and Matthew Jackson Kathryn and Roger Johnson Pamela and David Johnston Dianna and Werner Joubert Tami and James Kellogg Ji Hee and Andrew Kim Young-Ah and Richard Kim Deborah and David Kimery Kelley and Paul Krohnert Pam and Joel Lackey Robin and Dave LaSure Mary Alice and Steven Lathem Jennifer Lemming Carrie and Walter Lemming Nancy and Walter Lemming Laura and David Loeffel Nicki and Kevin Lott Iliana and Peter Malinov Grace and Anthony Saia Rebecca and Benjamin Marshall Melissa and Warner May Diane and Robert McDaniel Sharon and James McGehee Christi and Robert Meara Jeffrey Michael Catherine and James Milam Katherine and Scott Mosley Kathy Murdock Sloane and Michael Murray Paula and Karl Nelson Isioma and Chukwuka Okwumabua Heather and Sloan Oliver Nancy and Michael Ostergard Patricia and Montie Pace Michael Palicia Paige and Rustin Parsons

Emily and Thomas Pfeifer Kathy and Timothy Pollard Lisa and John Prunkl Caroline Rault Sheri and Jim Reed Pamela Ritchie Kristen and Scott Rogers Michele and James Rosich Julie and Paul Schaner AnneMarie and Brian Scully Ludmila and Paulo Silva Martha and Robert Slimp Julie and Jerry Sorrels Judith and Randolph Sparks Charlotte and Paul Springthorpe Brooke and Matthew Stanchie Debra and Joseph Stansell Catherine and Roland Stebbins Paige and Jerrod Stoller Amy and Robert Stone Grace and Michael Trent Julie and Douglas Turner Patricia and Eddie Turner Barbara and David Vander Broek Brenda and Charles Vice Gina and Christopher Vicknair Joyce Many and Steven Voelkel Shannon and Carlton Walstad Joni and David Williams Pamela and James Williams Mistye and Heath Wilson Judy Winchell Stacy and Shay Womack Christopher Wood

The 2019 Spring Fling & Auction featured some exciting updates. For the first time, participants had the chance to win a luxury SUV – a brand new Range Rover Velar! Congratulations to the Davis family on being selected as the winner of the drawing for a 33-month lease on this beautiful car. Nanette and Brock Davis are alumni parents to triplets: Emma, Brock, Jr. and Carter, all three members of the MBCA 8th-grade class of 2014. Budgeting for three college tuitions meant no new cars for Nanette and Brock, but luck was on their side!

Nanette bought just ONE ticket for the drawing, and one was all she needed.

Enjoy your beautiful SUV, Nanette and Brock! We are so thrilled to see a deserving, long-time MBCA family chosen as the lucky recipients of this special new ride.

Thank you to all of the families, faculty, teachers, and friends who bid in support of Academy students. Robust participation led to more than $109,000 raised for the school.

Below are a few examples of where these dollars are being put to work: • Library makeover: Installation of blinds, new reading couches, and updated technology • Creation of a new Innovation Lab for our middle school: The lab will feature 3D printers, storage, and tools for students to use inside the lab.

• Security cameras at the North Campus • Teacher grants: Parent Council will offer two grants to teachers applying for higher learning, hands-on experiences that will introduce new concepts to their classrooms.

PARENT COUNCIL IS ALREADY LOOKING

As always, first-class travel, fine wines and bourbons, dining, spa, sports, and MBCA experiences filled the auction tables.

FORWARD TO ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SPRING FLING. MARK YOUR CALENDARS; THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 14, 2020, AT THE ATLANTA COUNTRY CLUB. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Community Sponsor Johnston Orthodontics Trader Joes Primitives by Kathy Leadership Sponsor East Cobb Dental Hennessy Jaguar Land Rover Geico Business Sponsor Northwestern Benefit Bradford Orthodontics Peachtree Demolition ELY Corporation Structor Group Peak Beyond Gant/Delta Air Lines Foundation AOFS Wesley Sponsor Arrow Special thanks to the 2018-2019 Ways & Means Committee Members: Young-Ah Kim & Jordan Connelly, Ways & Means Shelly Slimp & Lindsay Pede, Past Ways & Means Megan Becker & Gigi Fischer, Ways & Means Elect

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ADVENTURES

IN LIBRARY LAND

Second-grade students shared Library time with furry friends in 2018-2019.

Throughout the year, Canine Assistants volunteers brought service dogs-intraining to the Academy in what was a beneficial partnership for the dogs and students.

When Mrs. Smallwood, Library Coordinator, heard about Canine Assistants from an MBCA family, she immediately decided MBCA had to be a part of their reading program. Canine Assistants is an organization that places service and companion dogs with people who have mobility difficulties, type I diabetes, epilepsy, and other medical needs. They also place facility dogs who provide therapy and intervention services to children and adults.

Socializing the animals and exposing them to different groups of people is important to their training.

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Each week, when a dog and its handler visited MBCA, students took turns reading out loud with the dogs as attentive members of the audience.

Canine Assistants believes that children who are uncomfortable reading in front of their peers, for fear that they might make a mistake, are quite at ease reading in front of a dog.

“I loved this activity because it helped build confidence in the students, and it took the nervousness out of reading in front of others because it was a fun and non-judgemental setting,” said Mrs. Smallwood. “I especially loved seeing the students offer a little help to their friend reading if they got hung up on a word or two. I hope this program is the start of a beautiful relationship with Canine Assistants and the amazing work they do for the community!”

The Academy enjoyed other (non-furry) visitors at the Library last year as part

of Mrs. Smallwood’s visiting authors series. To encourage creative writing and have fun with the writing process, Mrs. Smallwood invited several authors from different genres to share their works.

Students were able to hear from awardwinning children’s historical fiction author Jenny Cote; Jonathan D. Miller, who writes and illustrates The Adventures of Sammy the Wonder Dachshund series; and young adult fiction newcomer Kirsten Leigh, author of Believe.

“We read books every day with little thought of the work that goes into actually creating a book,” said Mrs. Smallwood. “The series of author visits was encouraging, exciting, and inspiring for the kids to see the process authors or illustrators take to bring their ideas, their dreams, and their pages to life.”

An encouraging side effect was drawing MBCA’s own authors-to-be out of hiding as a result of the time they spent with these special visitors. “We had quite a few budding authors come out of these events that loved participating in our Author's Cafe at the end of the year,” said Mrs. Smallwood. “I hope I can continue to host these events as an inspiration to our students that they, too, can be authors, illustrators, and creators.”

PATHWAYS

Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5.

By purposeful design, Mt. Bethel is a preparatory school, and all of our students are working toward the same destination: college. That said, we know every child is uniquely and wonderfully made by God and reflects His image.

That uniqueness means that, although their destination is the same, our students may take different paths to reach a common end.

To better support that effort and ensure all Academy students are celebrated for their individual talents, the Pathways program was created in 2018 to provide supplementary help for students in grades 1 - 8 in the areas of executive functioning, mathematics, reading, and language arts.

In its first year, the program garnered high praise from students and parents.

With limited class sizes, OrtonGillingham instruction, and highly individualized attention paid to each student, Pathways quickly proved to be a stellar addition to the Academy's awardwinning approach to learning. Because of this, Pathways has now expanded to allow students in grades 9 - 12 to enroll in the Directed Studies arm of the program. In this path, Upper School students learn time management, organization, and study skills, including test-taking strategies for both individual subjects and collegepreparatory standardized testing.

What does a Pathways student look like?

Pathways students have diagnosed and recognized learning challenges, but are able to be academically successful in and out of their selected Pathways classes.

They are held to the same high standards of academic excellence as their peers, but in a maximized learning environment that teaches them the skills they need to be successful. By addressing the students' areas of need, they are able to gain confidence along with their skills, resulting in increased independence and ownership of their own learning.

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STUDENT RECOGNITION 2018 - 2019 4TH GRADE

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL

The criteria for Principal’s Honor Roll is all A’s for the year in Grammar/Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Bible, Social Studies, Science, and Latin.

4TH GRADE

Joey Campbell Isabella Crowe AnneMarie Cummings Megan Czohara Hartley Dastou Johnny Deaderick

Elizabeth Rogers Sophie Stoller Eliza Tucker Addison Weathers

Henry Gibson Reilly Haas Ella McDaniel Ella Moore Penny Nour Micah Parkerson

Tripp Parsons David Rothwell Leah Scully Jay Steiner Hayes Stephens Bella Thompson

Trace Trzeciak Vivian Underwood Berkley Vinson Emma Walstad

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL

The criteria for Principal’s Honor Roll is all A’s for the year in Grammar/Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Bible, Social Studies, Science, and Latin.

5TH GRADE

Caroline May Harrison Odom Jui Park Alex Peak

HONOR ROLL

The criteria for Honor Roll is all A’s and no more than four B’s for the year in Grammar/ Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Bible, Social Studies, Science, and Latin.

5TH GRADE

Chandler Bell Caden Howell Ethan Lo Greer Lovett

Daniel Avitabile Valerie Bradford Donovan Calobrisi Grace Detling Emma Flack

Mary Kate Greene Andrea Krohnert Nicholas MacColl Ayan Patel Noah Peak

Nathan Sparks Jackson Sparrow Nick Stafford Jack Stefan Matthew Trent

Marai Bell Wade Benich Reed Fugard Andrew Garrot

Maddie Geshay Raphael Immanuel Samantha Laird Peter McDaniel

Mason Prevost Luke Ritchie Zane Wilson

HONOR ROLL

The criteria for Honor Roll is all A’s and no more than four B’s for the year in Grammar/ Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Bible, Social Studies, Science, and Latin.

GOLD

SILVER

The criteria for the President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence for fifth grade (Gold Award) is a 95% yearly average in each of the core subjects of Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Grammar/Writing, Latin and Bible, and 90% on standardized test scores in Reading and Math.

The criteria for the President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement for fifth grade (Silver Award) is a 92% yearly average in each of the core subjects of Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Grammar/Writing, Latin and Bible, and 85% on standardized test scores in Reading and Math.

Daniel Avitabile Valerie Bradford Donovan Calobrisi Emma Flack

Grace Detling Samantha Laird Nicholas MacColl Ayan Patel Noah Peak

Mary Kate Greene Andrea Krohnert Nathan Sparks Jackson Sparrow

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Mason Prevost Nick Stafford Jack Stefan Matthew Trent

MIDDLE SCHOOL The Principal’s Award for Overall Academic Excellence is presented to the student with the overall highest numeric average in each grade level.

PRINCIPAL'S AWARD 6 T H GR ADE 7 T H GR ADE 8 T H GR ADE

Matthew Chang Claire Peterson Katherine Contrucci

Student of the Year Award is presented to the eighth-grade student who exemplifies the highest standards of excellence in spirituality, athletics, fine arts, leadership, and academics. The recipient is chosen by the middle school faculty.

STUDENT OF THE YEAR Claire Nichols

Students achieving Honor Roll status are recognized at the end of each semester. Students are recognized on Principal’s Honor Roll for maintaining a 95.5% or higher numeric average. Students recognized on Honor Roll maintained a 91.5 to 95.49% numeric average. The numeric averages are calculated each semester with core classes weighted at 100%, and non-core classes at 50%.

6TH GRADE PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL Grey Bozza Matthew Chang Joyce Cho Abby Cofield

Gavin Czohara Mattox Gendron Shelby Harris Elise Howard

Lauren Howell Katelyn Hua Davis Marshall Mack Papenhagen

Nancy Clare Parsons Anna Vicknair Colin Waigand Christopher Wood

6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Julia Acker William Arnold Will Bennett Grey Bozza Sophie Brubaker Carter Casey Joyce Cho Abby Cofield

Maddux Eliason Abby Faklaris Juliette Futrell Mattox Gendron George Gibson Landon Hallmark Evie Hanover Kennedi Jones

Emily Malinov Hudson Mannino Lily Marshall Alejandro Mendieta Anna Mullis Mack Papenhagen Davis Petersen Daniel Rhea

Luke Rogers Matthew Shaw Liam Tulloch Dutch Turner Colin Waigand

7TH GRADE PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL Kathryn Beck Eva Burba Chelsea Callis Siena Cary Saena Cox Charlie Gandy

Nicholas Geshay Allie Joswick Hannah Leerssen Claire Luke Noah Mallon Sadie Parkerson

Claire Petersen Parker Prevost Isabela Quintero Reya Roshan Lillian Rowley Sarah Schwartz

Meghan Shultz Shelby Grace Sparrow Brock Stoller Jordan Weathers

Lyric Nichols Olivia O’Connor Sadie Parkerson Morgan Petroff Andrew Rothwell Lillian Rowley Kaden Schaner Jacob Scheuerman Connor Slavin

Landen Vinson Sean White Gabby Willis Reese Wilson Maddox Wilson Annalise Yates

7TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Ellie Alarcon Abigail Bell Elizabeth Brasfield Noah Brown Sarah Calderin Chelsea Callis Siena Cary Saena Cox Katie Cummings

Anderson Deaderick Joshua FitzPatrick Kate Floyd Nicholas Geshay Mason Herrmann Trent Holder Allie Joswick Lindsey Kim Claire Luke

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8TH GRADE PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL Charlie Brubaker Katherine Contrucci Mayson Drinkard Sara Garrot Jaclyn Johns

Dawson Kelani Grace Kopkas Drew Marshall Holly Mason Matthew Mullis

Kasper Nielsen Claire Nichols Evie Papenhagen Colette Pearson Jack Rogers

Lilla Kate Tucker Christian Villarreal

Kasper Nielsen Nate Njaa Colette Pearson Ashley Posey Alexis Rogers Lizzy Schulz

Emma Seaborn Rachel Servaes Ayden Shaw Ava Slimp Kaitlyn Wood Jackson Zerbe

8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Eli Eliason Mayson Drinkard Kathryn Ferris Matthew Frazee Clark Gandy Sara Garrot

Maddie Greaber Jaclyn Johns Sawyer Lanneau Ryan Lathem Drew Marshall Daniel Mastbrook

MBCA has received a chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), a national organization established to recognize outstanding middle school students. More than just an academic honor society, NJHS honors students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and

citizenship. Seventh and eighth-grade students attaining a 95% numeric average on core academic, year-long classes are eligible.

Students must maintain a 95% average and have no more than six reminders in a semester to stay active in NJHS.

8TH GRADE

7TH GRADE

Charlie Brubaker Katherine Contrucci Mayson Drinkard Kathryn Ferris Clark Gandy Sara Garrot Maddie Greaber Jaclyn Johns Dawson Kelani Grace Kopkas Drew Marshall Holly Mason Matthew Mullis

Claire Nichols Kasper Nielsen Nate Njaa Evie Papenhagen Colette Pearson Jack Rogers Lizzy Schulz Emma Seaborn Ayden Shaw Ava Slimp Lilla Kate Tucker Christian Villarreal Jackson Zerbe

Kathryn Beck Eva Burba Chelsea Callis Siena Cary Charlie Gandy Trent Holder Hannah Leerssen Claire Luke Noah Mallon Sadie Parkerson Claire Petersen Parker Prevost Isabela Quintero

Reya Roshan Lillian Rowley Sarah Schwartz Meghan Shultz Shelby Grace Sparrow Brock Stoller Reese Wilson

NHS elevates the school's commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

CLASS OF 2019

CLASS OF 2020

Mariana Alvarez Jada Moss Drew Rubinacci Blake Shafer Sarah Trombetti

Isaac Burton Hannah Chang Gracie Grogan Keegan Jones Karlee Jordan

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Joshua Leerssen Beau Milam Grace Montague Katie Morgan Martha Pjetri Charlie Prunkl

Aidan Risey Lauren Schwartz Summer Smith Haden Wise

UPPER SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

2018 - 2019

HEAD'S LIST

FACULT Y LIST

To be recognized, students must have an overall average, computed using weighted grades, of 96 or higher with all unweighted grades of 90 or higher. Additionally, students must have letter grades that are all above A-.

To be recognized, students must have an overall average, computed using weighted grades, of 90 or higher with all unweighted grades of 85 or higher. Additionally, students must have no letter grades below a B.

9 T H GR ADE

11T H GR ADE

Emma Acker Josh Daniels Hampton Gucky Sana Montague

Gracie Grogan Grace Montague Warren Puy Arena Aidan Risey Lauren Schwartz

10 T H GR ADE Zach Alves Olivia Bechtel Elisa Burba Elizabeth Ebhogiaye Emily Johnston Alex Latimore Dillan Lott Miranda Many Patrick Villarreal Elise Weatherly

12 T H GR ADE Jada Moss Sarah Trombetti Craig van den Berg 9 T H GR ADE

11 T H GR ADE

Emma Acker Josh Daniels Hampton Gucky Teresa Li Marigny Risey

Chloe Beacham Jack Beacham Isaac Burton Hannah Chang David Deaderick Nancy Fortune Gracie Grogan Karlee Jordan Payton Lackey Joshua Leerssen Julia Longshore Jordan Meka Beau Milam Grace Montague Katie Morgan Ethan Parker Charlie Prunkl Warren Puy Arena Haden Wise Lauren Yelverton

10 T H GR ADE

Samuel Alarcon Zach Alves Elizabeth Ebhogiaye Madison Gant Tucker Hirzel Emily Lanxton Alex Latimore Miranda Many Emmie McCoy Abbie McCrorie Charlotte Morgan Kristen Mosley Cristina Puy Arena Kush Sharma Maddie Walker Hillary Zetrenne Gavin Zielke

12 T H GR ADE

Coleman Boyd Cassi Curasi Maura Fischer Darcey Hirzel Cate Rountree DonnĂŠ Strydom Grant van den Berg

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MBCA:

A 2018 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

In its 21st year, the Academy had great cause for jubilation as it was recognized by the Department of Education as a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School. Mt. Bethel is in elite company as one of only 49 private schools in the nation to be so awarded, selected for being in the top 15 percent nationally for excellence in reading and mathematics. According to the Department of Education, “These schools serve as examples for other schools throughout the nation."

On October 1, 2018, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized 300 public schools and 49 independent schools as 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy was selected as the only school – public or private – in Cobb County.

Specifically, Mt. Bethel was recognized in the category of Exemplary High Performing Schools. Exemplary High Performing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. MBCA was recognized in this category for its many years of sustained academic excellence.

“I am pleased to celebrate with you as your school is named a National Blue Ribbon School,” said Secretary DeVos in a video message. “We recognize and honor your important work in preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives.

Congratulations on your students' accomplishments and for your extraordinary commitment to meeting their unique needs.”

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“We recognize and honor your important work in preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives. Congratulations on your students' accomplishments and for your extraordinary commitment to meeting their unique needs.” included Cobb County Commission Chairman Mike Boyce and Cobb County Commissioner Bob Ott. The Academy remains grateful for support from local leadership as it strives to grow God's kingdom and to prepare its students to be leaders themselves.

On November 8, Mr. Callis and Mrs. Kelly attended the 2018 National Blue Ribbon School recognition ceremony in Washington D.C. Also in November, the Blue Bell Ice Cream company treated students, faculty, and staff to ice cream during lunch in celebration of MBCA's blue ribbon designation. What a sweet treat!

In February 2019, State Representative Sharon Cooper (R – Marietta) publicly recognized Mt. Bethel’s achievement in a Georgia State Legislative Session. Mr. Callis and four students attended the session. It was a memorable day in the House chambers, made even more special by a bonus visit with Arthur Blank and

Also in November, the Blue Bell Ice Cream company treated students, faculty, and staff to ice cream during lunch in celebration of MBCA's Blue Ribbon designation. What a sweet treat! members of the Atlanta United soccer team, who were honored for their MLS Cup victory on that same day. The students in attendance were Jackson Sparrow, Landon Hallmark, Parker Prevost, and Loleyi Oluwatomisin. After a busy day at the Capitol, the group enjoyed lunch at the Varsity.

The 2018 National Blue Ribbon School designation makes a powerful statement about the Academy's commitment to developing and nurturing students who will succeed mightily in college and beyond. MBCA students are led and supported by the very best faculty, ready to be a force for good in the world.

Thank you, MBCA families, for all that you do to help Academy students soar!

CLASS OF 2019

COLLEGE SELECTIONS

The Class of 2019 had 24 graduates accepted at 48 different schools in 16 states and have earned scholarships (not including HOPE) in excess of $2.7 million.

Mariana Paulina Alvarez St. John's University (NY)

Andrew Rubinacci Kennesaw State University

Paul Coleman Boyd Georgia Institute of Technology

Michael Perry Schilling Auburn University

Cassandra Aliona Folkman Curasi Georgia State University

Blake Everett Shafer Clemson University

Stanley Chukwunonso Eze Francis Marion University (SC)

Savannah Grace Snedden Chattahoochee Technical College

Maura Catherine Fischer Duquesne University (PA)

Devan Scott Sonderman Auburn University

Kara Alexandra Freeman Berry College

Benjamin Craig Sterling Auburn University

Darcey Hannah Hirzel Bloomsburg University (PA)

DonnĂŠ Strydom Kennesaw State University

Quentin Luke Jackson Manhattan Christian College (KS)

Sarah Rose Trombetti The Ohio State University

Jordan Steele Milligan Kennesaw State University

Craig van den Berg Florida Southern College

Jada Melea Moss Mercer University

Grant van den Berg Georgia College & State University

Ashland McKinzie Pollard Truett-McConnell University

Mason William Venable Flagler College (FL)

Julia Cate Rountree Kennesaw State University

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OVERALL ACCEPTANCES

ALUMNI

Agnes Scott College, GA Auburn University, AL (*Honors College) Bellarmine University, KY Belmont University, TN Berry College, GA Bloomsburg University, PA Bradley University, IL Canisius College, NY Clemson University, SC College of Charleston, SC College of Coastal Georgia, GA Davis & Elkins College, WV Duquesne University, PA Flagler College, FL Florida Southern University, FL Francis Marion University, SC Franciscan University, OH Georgia College and State University, GA Georgia Southern University, GA Georgia State University, GA High Point University, NC Huntingdon College, AL Johnson University, TN Kansas State University, KS Kennesaw State University, GA Manhattan Christian College, KS Marist College, NY Marquette University, WI Mercer University, GA (*Engineering Honors Program) Ohio State University, OH (*Scholars Program) Reinhardt University, GA Samford University, AL Spellman College, GA St. John’s University, NY Truett-McConnell University, GA University of Alabama, AL (*Honors College) University of Dayton, OH University of Florida, FL University of Indianapolis, IN University of Mississippi, MS University of South Carolina, SC University of Tennessee, TN (*Engineering Honors Program & Cook Grand Challenge Program) Valdosta State University, GA Wingate University, NC Xavier College, OH Young Harris College, GA

The Alumni Association connects MBCA graduates through social, professional, educational, and service-based events.

Association events are a great way for alumni to connect with other graduates.

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ASSOCIATION

The Association uses social media to connect and communicate, so follow the official Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Alumni Association pages on Facebook and Instagram.

Our graduates are instrumental in our future. The Academy is reliant upon their commitment to its mission, and we encourage alumni to engage with MBCA in the following ways: • Attend our Annual Homecoming game to reestablish connections with old friends.

• Attend one of our Fine Arts performances.

• Make sure the Academy has the most up-to-date way to reach you. Visit the Alumni section of the MBCA website to update contact information with the Office of Alumni Relations, so that we may be a resource to you as you transition to college and career.

• Give as generously as you are able to the Annual Fund.

• Be an advocate for MBCA in your community, and recommend a student for admission.

• Pray for us! And let us pray for you. Share your needs with us and we will include your request in our prayers.

QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT JACKIE GRASTY, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS, AT JACKIE.GRASTY@MTBETHELCHRISTIAN.ORG.

LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH @MBCAalumni @MBCAalumni

THE ANNUAL FUND

2018 - 2019

shaping the future in a million small - yet incredibly important – ways. I am filled with gratitude for the gifts they share with our children, and the work they do to prepare their hearts for Him. With your support, MBCA’s classrooms are filled with the very best Christian educators who are free to teach His truths while holding students to the highest standards. As an Academy parent myself, I see my own son’s growth in character, integrity, and respect for others, while he is challenged and encouraged by teachers who truly know him and love him. Thank you.

The 2018-2019 school year was one for the record books: record-high enrollment, a record-high total for the Annual Fund, a graduating class that doubled in size from the previous year, and national recognition as a 2018 Blue Ribbon School.

Each and every one of these accomplishments is owed in large part to you: the tireless cheerleaders, supporters, and prayer warriors with whom I am grateful to share this journey. I am especially grateful to Casey and Carlos Alarcon for leading our efforts as the 20182019 Annual Fund chairs. To the Alarcons and to all of the Annual Fund volunteers, I cannot tell you how proud I am to call you my friends. Not only did you get us to an unprecedented level of annual giving, you did so with cheer and grace.

Each day, when our teachers and coaches pour into our students, they are shaping the future in a million small – yet incredibly important – ways.

Put simply, the bulk of the Annual Fund supports our most valuable resource: our people. Each day, when our teachers and coaches pour into our students, they are

Blessings abound, as they always do, but so do changes. Change is constant, yet it has a funny way of catching us by surprise.

And when it does, let us remember to turn to Him, and He will calm our waters.

We must remember that our God is the God of peace, not confusion. And we must remember the same Christ-centered environment that defined MBCA yesterday, still defines it today, and will continue to define it tomorrow. Because we are anchored by His promise, we will never drift.

LEADERSHIP We are deeply grateful to the volunteers who shepherd our Academy faculty, staff, and families through the Annual Fund campaign each year. Thank you to the individuals listed below for continuing to be ambassadors for the Academy. Your tireless efforts on behalf of the MBCA community help to strengthen our school in so many ways.

Casey & Carlos Alarcon – Chairs Elise & Brian Bernhardt – Faculty Chairs Casey Alarcon Kelye Avitabile Maria Bell Candace Brasfield Amy Brown Tara Calvo Liza Clifton Cyndi Contrucci Carter Deaderick Alison English Samantha Faklaris Jeanne Flack Renee Grogan Sarah Haas Amy Jacobs Pam Johnston

Erica Kirk Nicki Lott Sarah McKee Cristin Odom Paige Parsons Kelly Petroff Katie Phillips Sara Prevost Kim Seaborn Sally Salomonson Stephanie Slavin Kim Turner Shannon Walstad Ragan Weeks Marie White Mistye Wilson

Faithfully,

Sharon McGehee Director of Advancement

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Giving levels at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 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.

BLUE RIBBON RECOGNITION SOCIET Y (+$1) One of many ways MBCA celebrated its selection as a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School was with the creation of the Blue Ribbon Recognition Society. Donors with the blue ribbon icon next to their names are honored for making an increase to their gift, or a first-time gift, in celebration of the Academy’s Blue Ribbon status.

EXCELLENCE GUILD ($2 ,500 - 4,999) Recognizing the Academy’s belief that the Bible instructs us to do all things with excellence and purpose.

EAGLE CLUB ($1- 499) Recognizing the Academy mascot, a symbol of strength, courage, wisdom, and spirituality.

WESLEY SOCIET Y ($10,000 -14,999) Named for John Wesley, founder of Methodism, in recognition of our relationship with Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church.

BLUE AND GOLD GUILD ($500 -999) 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.

ACADEMY GUILD ($1 ,000 -2 ,499) Honoring the Academy families, faculty, staff, and Board members who have supported MBCA both prayerfully and financially from the very beginning.

2018 - 2019

1998 SOCIET Y ($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.

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.

HEADMASTER’S CIRCLE ($25,000+) Recognizing the dedication of the Heads of School who have fearlessly guided MBCA since 1998.

Many corporations offer matching gift programs that match a portion or the full amount of a gift made to Mt. Bethel Christian Academy by their employees, employees' spouses, and retirees. You can expand the impact of your gift by applying for matching funds through your employer. Please contact Lee Mallon in the Development Office with any questions about securing a matching gift for MBCA, or visit the Matching Gifts section of our website at www.mtbethelchristian.org/giving/matching-gifts.

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES WHO FURTHERED THE POWER OF GIFTS MADE TO THE 2018-2019 ANNUAL FUND.

ADP, Inc. Alexion Pharmaceuticals Bank of America Coca Cola CNN Delta Airlines Foundation 22 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | 2019

GE Foundation Goldman Sachs The Home Depot Foundation HP, Inc. Insperity McKesson

Medtronic Park N Fly Symantec TIAA Turner Broadcasting, Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation

HONOR ROLL

OF DONORS

The Honor Roll of Donors recognizes the individuals who strengthen Mt. Bethel Christian Academy through their philanthropy and belief in our mission. Annual Fund dollars provide the critical, unrestricted funds that afford MBCA the opportunity to do more for our students. Gifts of all sizes are celebrated and appreciated.

Headmaster’s Circle Anonymous (2) Lucy & Charles Beacham Pam & Darren DeVore Pam & Joel Lackey Ragan and James Weeks Mistye & Heath Wilson Founder’s Circle Susan and Vince Birley Patti and Kurt Gosch Shawna and Roger Patterson Wesley Society Kenneth Basille Sherri and Belton Holder Ashley and Ryan Irvine Jennifer and Josh Kenny David and Deborah Kimery Carol and James Ney Pamela Robinson Sally and Matt Salomonson Stephanie and Andrew Slavin Julie and Jerry Sorrels Jennifer and Jonathan Sterling Paige and Jerrod Stoller Brenda and Charles Vice 1998 Society Joann and Jim Callis Elizabeth and David Clifton Alicia and John Gant Gayle and Jerry Headrick Kristen and Michael Latimore Lyn and Ed Lynn Sarah McKee Gina and Doug Milbrath Sherry and Richard Morgan Sara and Kevin Prevost Kathryn and Bradley Rush Ann and Michael Scheuerman Brooke and Matthew Stanchie Kim and Blake Turner Pam and James Williams Barbara and Michael Williford Excellence Guild Anonymous Casey and Carlos Alarcon Amy and David Brown Amber and Matthew Carey Alison and Charles Carlin Denise and M. Lee Dickerson Jeanne and John Flack Pattie and Joseph T. Frierson Margaret and Thomas Geshay

Andreia and Christopher Guilmet Sarah and Keith Haas Cathleen and Mark Hunt Pam and David Johnston Amanda and Bruce Kirk Lisa and Kenneth Lako Jennifer and Peter Limeri Kim and Daniel MacColl Sharon and James McGehee Sloane and Michael Murray Paige and Rustin Parsons Kathy and Timothy Pollard P.J. and Kevin Price Shelley and Jody Ray Sheri and Jim Reed Chelsea and Bruce Shaver Shelly and Robert Slimp Judith and Randolph Sparks Stephanie and Jake Stefan Academy Guild Sarah and Jamie Acker Kelye and Gregory Avitabile Anna and Greg Bates Megan and John Becker Kriya and Beau Benich Elizabeth and Cory Bennett Robin and Sean Berger Staci and Brook Bolton Dana and Hank Bradford Candace and Robert Brasfield Laura and Stanley Brubaker Jennifer and Jeffrey Buck Felicia and Tommy Burda Sarah and Victor Calvert Kay and Jack Cantrell Jill and Derek Cardinell Joanna and Jerry Chang Brandyn Chapman Cynthia and Thomas Contrucci Elizabeth and Matthew Coutu Jamie and Chris Dastou Carter and Michael Deaderick Rebecca and John DeYarman Shelby and Rodney Drinkard Natalie and Thomas Epperson Erin and Jason Essary Samantha and Chris Faklaris Clarel and Richard Fowler Dimetri and Eddie Freeman Andrea and John Fugard Carolyn and Darren Gandy Andria and John Garbis Barbara and David Garrett Susie and Scott Harris Glenda and Jerry Hedden

Karen and Alan Heinz Rosalinda and Chester Husted Nancy and Gavin Johnson Kathryn and Brian Johnson Joy and Ronald Jones Dianna and Werner Joubert Young-Ah and Richard Kim Melissa and Dan Komitor Robin and Dave LaSure Julie and Shawl Lobree Jaleigh and Samuel Long Patricia and William Lovett Iliana and Peter Malinov Jennifer and Tim Mallon Rory and Salvatore Mannino Elizabeth and John Marquardt Rebecca and Benjamin Marshall Melinda and David Mason Colleen and Scott McCoy Kelly Morrison and Randy McCray Mary McWhorter Christi and Robert Meara Diane and Randy Mickler Amy and Lee Miller Jill and Brian Mitchell Kiran and Bob Montague Susan Noland Cristin and Joseph Odom Nancy and Michael Ostergard Judy and Robert Ott Sheila and Jeff Peterson Kelly and Michael Petroff Lisa and John Prunkl Devon and Brian Robertson Susan and Scott Rogers Dianne and Robert Ross Kelly Tarter-Rowley and Patrick Rowley Robert Schilling Kimberly and Brian Seaborn Corinne and AJ Siccardi Luda and Paulo Silva Nichole and Spencer Smith Caryn and Darren Sonderman Kathie and Clark Spell Dara and Joseph Springfield Charlotte and Paul Springthorpe Alison and Brian Stephens Jack Tarter

Grace and Michael Trent Dawn and Marc Vinson Elizabeth and Hunter Weatherly Jasmine and Andre Weathers Marie and Gerard White Joni and David Williams Rachelle and Todd Yelverton Blue & Gold Guild Anonymous(4) Darlene and Andy Anderson Sarah and Erik Anderson Nicole and James Arnold Sarah and Nicholas Arnold Josephine and John Beall Becky and Todd Bechtel Melanie and Sean Beck Maria and Rick Bell Allison and Robb Borden Jennifer and Bill Bridges Stephanie and Spencer Brubaker Meridith and Scott Burba Amelia and Carter Burton Tara and Fernando Calvo John Cary Theodore and Carolyn Caswell Jana and Kevin Combs Jordan and Stephen Connelly Elizabeth and Paul Cook Ann and Leo Cooper Amy and Jeffrey Corrigan Melanie Dalton and Mark Davis Marianne and Chuck Detling Katherine and Jackson Dial Jill and Shannon Drake Karen and Doug Dye Daniel Ethridge Lauren and Mark Ferris Gigi and Richard John Fischer Nancy and Daniel Freeman Ellen and Ullman Garrett Elizabeth and L. Crain Garrot Stephanie and Layne Gerstel

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Amber and Ryan Hamilton Tara and Justin Hanover Toddie and Hensell Harris Sherry and Gary Hensley Nikkole and Preston Hobson Caroline and Evan Howell Molly and Richard Hughes Erin and James Izen Amy and John Jacobs Lisa and Mark Jordan Erica and Andrew Kirk Kelley and Paul Krohnert Rida and Gary Lanneau Mary Alice and Steven Lathem Debra and Scott Leerssen Carrie and Walter Lemming Katie and Kyle Lovett Nicolette and Dustin Luckie Grace Saia and Anthony Marchese Kelly and Townsell Marshall, III Sue and Townsell Marshall Margaret and William Mastbrook Mary and James McCollough Jeanne and Glenn McDaniel Chris McKee Marcia and Charles McLarty Kathy Mobley Kluesner Emily and Joey Monahan Dana and Travis Moore Kathy and Scott Mosley Karina and Lars Nielsen Anne and Matthew Njaa Julie and Don Parkerson Dene and Jason Peak Jeannette Jimenez and Adrian Perry Besa and Ilir Pjetri Kelley and David Pugmire Jennifer and Christopher Risey Kristen and Andy Rogers Julie and PJ Schaner Tiffany and Taylor Schwartz Carolina and Bryan Shaw Nina and Brandon Shields Tylan Shultz Terri and Lane Sims Julie and Marvin Smith Debra and Bryan Stansell Jonelle and Fred Tenbarge Esther and Jordan Thompson Anna and Gregg Waigand Anne Webb Kernan Webb Maggie Williams Dryden Brenda and Cal Wilson Julie Wood Kara and Scott Yates Annette and David Zerbe

Eagle Club Anonymous (19) Lucy Ackert Mary and Mark Aden Banu and Engin Akkan Samuel Alarcon Beatriz Alvarez Michelle Alvey Denise and Jim Azar Leslie and Wyatt Ball Lori Ballington Patricia and Chip Barber Hayden Barber Stacy Nelson-Barker and William Barker Jessica and Salvador Barone Ricki and John Barry Sherra and Henry Barton Jason and Sarah Bates Margaret and Mark Baxter Mary Ellen and John Becker Zandra and Curtis Bell Celise and Roderick Bell Barbara and James Bennett Mary and Joseph Bennett Tiffany Bennett

Elaine and William Bennett Barbara and Al Benton Lisa and Ralph Berger Elise and Brian Bernhardt Cassandra and Richard Besselink Lee and Thomas Best Amy and Christopher Bichsel Tiffany and David Bjerken Marie and Allan Black Caitlin Black Diane and Dan Boswell Kristi and Cal Boyd Sarah-Kate and Chad Bozza Shanna and Tracy Bracken Dorothy and Tate Bradford Charlotte and James Brand Logan Breen Amanda and Gregory Brennan Tricia and Robert Briggs Libby and David Britt Brandie and Daryl Brooks Linda Brooks

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Allison and Benjamin Brownlow Janie and John Bunch Linda and David Bunn Linda and Ted Burba Erin and John Burkhalter Yvette and Anthony Calobrisi Rosalee and Ken Campbell Bette and Paul Cardell Acacia and Michael Carter Becky and Tommy Carter Erica and Shon Casey Kate Lenderman and Kendal Chaves Joan and John Childs Jason Chiu Heather and Tommy Cho Betsy and Jim Chrz Sharon and Mark Chunn Laura Lynn and George Church Amy and Stephen Clements Jennie and Cecil Clifton Courtney and Chet Cofield Steven Colley Jennifer and Jason Collier Theresa and Allan Connell Megan Cook India and Bryan Cooper June and Tony Cordell Donald Cox Daria and Milo Crawford Diane and Timothy Crow Ginny and Mark Cummings Carolyn Curasi Adriana and Patrick Curry Laura and Chris Czohara Joseph DaSilva Regan and Matt Daniels Angie and Greg Davenport Faye and Charles Davenport Candice Coombs-Davies and Jerome Davies Judy and Ed Davis Annemarie and Chris Davis Linda and Roger de Don Leslie and Michael Dean Charle Cameron and Anson Deane Lori and Thomas DeCamp Jennifer and Wesley Denny Anita DeWitt Kathy and Jim Dickson Rege and Evert Dillahunty Jill and Richard Dobbins Martha and Bruce Donnelly Meredith and Matthew Doyle Mary and John Doyle John DuVal Shelby and David Eanes Vivian Ebhogiaye Jennifer and Donald Edwards Nicole and Edmund Eliason

Leigh-Anne and Joe Elibert Alison and Joe English Teresa and Phil Essary Jennifer Ethridge Susan Eviston Hannah and Troy Ferguson Kristi and Brendan Ferrick Michelle and Russell Fincher Janet and John Fischer Wynne and Dan FitzPatrick Joanna Fligg Janice and Archibald Fortune Jennifer and Steele Fortune Barbara Frazee Jean and Adrien Freeman Laura and Jim Freeman Cheryl Fuller Alice and Larry Gantt Susan and Dean Gendron Judy and Frank Gerken Jennifer and Mark Gibson Melissa Gibson Susan and Hamilton Giles Beth and Kenneth Gilliland Jackie and Andrew Grasty Karen and Patrick Greaber Melissa and Greg Greene Sue Greene Allyson and Michael Greene Lynda and Johnny Gresham Kathleen Ralph and David Grimland Georgi and Emil Gullia Jenny and Boyd Guy Flem Hall Mary and Greg Hall Kimberly and J Moore Hallmark Kelley and Phillip Hamilton Julie and Brett Hampton Mikaela and Timothy Handy Brenda and Gene Harris Ellen and Scott Harward Sherry and Rodney Haworth Mandy and Mark Hedden Carly and Calvin Hensler Sandra Herndon Mary and Michael Herrmann Elizabeth and Jeff Horner Peggy Horrell Tracy Hoskins Meredith and Greg Howard Pam and Carey Hudson Joan and Larry Huelsman Patti and Ron Humphrey Shawna and Joseph Husted Cathy and Doug Irvine EB and Matt Jackson Smitha and Jacob James Amy and Jonathan James Gini and Brad Johnson Mary Susan and Jack Johnson Clifford Jones

Mary Ann and Corky Jones Debra and Lindsay Jones Andrea and Paul Jones Trent Jones Smitha Roshan & Roshan Joseph Heather and Eugene Joswick Joanna and Gene Joswick Stacey and Ronald Kahill Caroline Nduati and Josephat Karicho Roman Karp Patricia and Richard Keane

Patty and Joe Martin Michelle and Marcus Martin Julie and Michael Martin Diane and Richard Massey Vicki and Karl Mattle Cissy and Doug May Melissa and Warner May Charlotte McCloskey Sean McConnell Tara and Steele McCown Rebecca and Thomas McCrorie Cameron and Michael McIntosh

Kenny and Zeynep Kelani Lisa and Glenn Kelly Hannah and Sam Kendrick Jilda Kilbacak Ji Hee and Andrew Kim Mindy and Lex Kim Cora and Charles Kimbrough Dave Klinger Steve Kolker Diane and Jeremy Kopkas Pat and Bob Kraft Elise and Alex Kramer Andrew Laird Wendy and Shane Lake Sherry and Scott Lambert Starr Langford Heather and Rodney Lanxton Lori and Greg Lathem Jean and Richard Laukhuf Lindy and Jonathan Lawson Toni Lett Teal Lingenfelser Agustina Tanutama and Vantono Lo Sue and Bill Lott Karla and Steve Louissaint Melissa Lynn June and Andrew MacLellan Alice and Scott MacLellan Fran and Peter Madden Carol and Lynwood Maddox Ann Maidment Susan and John Majzun Lee and Thom Mallon

Susan and Rob Mickler Catherine and Rob Milam Kacey and Brandt Modlin Kathryn and Ryan Monette Tatiana and Jason Moody Cynthia and William Moultrie Mary Lou and Mike Musulin Beth and Dan Neumann Lisa Nicholas Linda and Connor Nichols Lauren and Dragos Nour Sarah and Robert Null Shirley and John Oatis Christine and Shane O'Connor Elizabeth and Kevin O'Donnell Isioma and Chukwuka Okwumabua Heather and Sloan Oliver Olusesan and Oluwatomi Oluwatomisin Stacey and Eddie Ostervold Michael Palicia Deb and Brett Papenhagen Julia Eun Chung and Sung Park Atusha and Nilesh Patel Judy and Kirk Pearce Nicole and Joe Pearson Alice and John Philip Katie and Andrew Phillips Holly and John Pilger Michelle Pirtle Karen and William Poe Kristen and Drew Posey Jean and Terry Poulsen

Harden and Bill Powell Russell Prevost Regina Ordaz and Warren Puy Arena Suzanne and Matthew Quinlan Anna and Miguel Quintero Laura and Jose Quiza Emily and Michael Ratliff Caroline Rault Katherine and Joseph Ray Melissa and Paul Reed Carol and Harold Reeve Alexandra and Michael Rhea Paula and Earl Rice Kristen and Trew Rickers Judy and Frank Riggle Pamela and Derek Ritchie Johanna and Glenn Robinson Susan and Thomas Rogers Susanna Rohm Laura and Bill Rosich Michele and James Rosich Sarah and Jonathan Roskos Lisa and Darren Ross Jakathryn Ross Kelly and Matthew Rothwell Erica and Chris Rountree Marybeth and Andrew Rubinacci Erica and Chad Ruff Margaret and Patrick Ryan Macey and Manuel Salazar Lisa and David Sauls Leslie and Cindy Saunders Shannon Schilling Samantha Schoenfeld Rose and Elmer Schremp Alexandra and James Schulz Danielle and Ryan Scott AnneMarie and Brian Scully Lynne and Alan Segars Katie and Buzz Sentell Doris and Shannon Servaes Smriti Sahore and Rajesh Sharma Lisa and Mark Sheffield Gina Silverio Tenna Sines Nylsa Smallwood Allyson and Shannon Smallwood Emi and Harry Snedden Joana Souza Lizabeth Sparks Martha and Charles Sparrow Missy and Chuck Sparrow Carol and Doug Sperry Jane and Donald Stafford Kathy and Ken Stamm Elizabeth and Nicholas Stark Hillary and Stephen Steiner Alicia and Stephen Still Jenny Stone

Dorothy and Bampi Story Jenelle and Jon Story Beulah and Rudi Strydom Chaneta and Nikkor Sullivan Kevin Sullivan Linda and Al Surfus Deanne and Steven Swanson Linda Thomason Raegan and David Thorp Cynthia Gozzola and Mark Torre Christi and Sean Trombetti Anita and Scott Trott Jennifer and Thomas Tulloch Elizabeth and Albert Turner Clare Tyers Stephanie and John Underwood Ana Maria Velazquez and Enrique Venegas Julia and Juan Villarreal Joyce Many and Steve Voelkel Chi Mei Lee and Chung Ngai Wai Gail and Richard Waigand Teri and Douglas Walker Angela and James Watterson Jan and Robert Wellon Elena and Jeff Wesley June and Donald Wexler Lynda and Alan White Dawn and Cary Wiley John Williams Stephanie and Scott Williams Deon and Willis Willis Tasha and Marc Wisehart Emily and Charles Wright Sharon and Jerry Yelverton Renee Younes Gail and David Young Debbie and Rick Zabor Andrea and Stanley Zawko Dieula Thony Zetrenne Karan and John Zielke

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ANNUAL GIVING

TOTAL:

2018 - 2019

977,194

$

PARTICIPATION: 99% PARENTS, 100% BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FACULT Y & STAFF

$1 ,541 per student

All fifth through twelfth-grade students are issued a laptop computer for their use during the academic year through a one-to-one program made possible by annual giving.

644

number of donors

100% of faculty impacted by Annual Fund donations

$1 ,517 average gift

35 Annual Fund volunteers

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WORLD DOMINATION

In 2018-2019, MBCA expanded its global presence thanks to the successes enjoyed by the Upper School’s FTC (First Tech Challenge) Robotics Team #10219, Batteries Not Included, and the Upper School Bass Fishing Team.

In its fourth season, and for the second year in a row, Batteries Not Included competed over four days in Houston, TX, at the FTC Worlds Competition. When all was said and done, BNI ranked in the top 16 in a season that started in September 2018 with more than 6,000 teams. Their experience in Houston included more than 15,000 students competing while being cheered for by more than 30,000 spectators.

While Robotics was busy dominating on dry land, two Upper School students were conquering the water. An incredible spring earned Brooks Anderson and David Britt spots at the National Championship in July on Lake Pickwick (Florence, AL).

MBCA was one of 215 teams competing alongside the best high school teams from across the United States and foreign teams from as far away as Zimbabwe.

After three intense days of competition,

Throughout the season, Batteries Not Included won 37 out of 40 matches and was nominated for 14 different awards.

Batteries Not Included team members: Coaches Mr. John DuVal, Head Coach Mr. Jamie Acker, Coach Mrs. Meridith Burba, Coach Mr. Calvin Hensler, Coach Students Emma Acker Josh Daniels Madison Gant Blake Shafer Thomas Sharpless Ben Sterling Patrick Villareal Gavin Zielke

MBCA finished 9th at the National Championship, which earned them a spot at Worlds.

At the World Finals, the top 12 finishers were eligible for an incredible $2.7 million in college scholarships. MBCA finished 10th! Rising seniors Brooks Anderson and David Britt were offered scholarships from Simpson University (California) and Kentucky Christian University.

Eagle Nation is so proud of Brooks and David! It is exciting how quickly they put MBCA on the map in the competitive bass fishing arena.

Way to go, Brooks and David!

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We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.

-Hebrews 6:19

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