A 2018 National Blue Ribbon School
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
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
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.
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
MISSION STATEMENT
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
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.
LEADERSHIP 2018 - 2019
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
ADMINISTRATION
Jim Callis, Head of School & Lower School Head
Bob Montague, Upper School Head
Bill Bridges, Middle School Head
Sharon McGehee, Director of Advancement
Chip Barber, Director of Admission
Lane Sims, Business Manager
Toni Lett, Controller
Jackie Grasty, Director of Alumni Relations
Meridith Burba, Associate Director of Admission
Cal Boyd, Associate Director of Admission
Albert Turner, Athletic Director
Alison Stephens, Director of Communication
John DuVal, Director of Technology
Lee Mallon, Advancement Associate
PARENT COUNCIL
2018 - 2019
Past President: Courtney Cofield
President: Alicia Gant
Vice President: Ragan Weeks
Treasurer: Shannon Walstad
Secretary: Carrie Howell
Lower School Rep: Jamie Dastou
Middle School Rep: Marie White
Upper School Rep: Pam Lackey
Family Care: Jeanne Flack
WAYS AND MEANS:
Chairs-Elect: Megan Becker & Gigi Fischer
Chairs: Jordan Connelly & Young-Ah Kim
Past Chairs: Shelly Slimp & Lindsey Pede
HOSPITALITY:
Chairs-Elect: Marianne Detling & Dee Johnson
Chairs: Elizabeth Bennett & Dana Moore
Upper School Hospitality: Becky Bechtel
NEW FAMILIES WELCOME
Lucas Adams '32
Joy & Christopher Adams
Henry Aden '32
Mary & Mark Aden
Liam Barron '32
Jude Barron '32
Amanda & Brandon Barron
Roma Begg '24
Lynne & John Begg
Riley Bensman '24
Melissa Bensman
Daniel Bogard '23
LaToya & Anthony Bogard
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
Ben Falke '27
Ann & Ralph Falke
Finn Farrish '32
Katie & Mark Farrish
Lilah Fine '28
Cynthia & Blake Fine
Juliette Futrell ‘25
Heather Futrell
Jack Gadsby '26
Katy & Jay Gadsby
Andrew Gaines '23
Beth & Ken Gaines
Peter Galyean '23
Coralie & Brad Galyean
Smith Geagan '28
Melissa & Shawn Geagan
Jaynee Gudger '32
Julie & Michael Gudger
Evelyn Gullia '29
Georgi & Emil Gullia
Michael Hammer '25
Madeline Hammer '25
Jennifer & Robert Hammer
Nya Harrigan '28
Donna & Tim Harrigan
Samantha Hayslip '31
Stephanie April & Ryan Hayslip
Robbie Hedden '20
Emma Hedden '23
Sam Hedden '24
Julie & Russ Hedden
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
Noah Jackson '27
Melissa & Nelson Jackson
Emma Jendzurski '26
Marla & Jim Jendzurski
Michael Keane '21
Anne & John Keane
Eleanor Kerr '33
Joanna & Robert Kerr
Lorenzo Limonta '22
Melissa & Jerome LImonta
Jacqueline & Varuna Dassanayake
Nate Loeffel '26
Luke Loeffel '28
Sophia Loeffel '31
Laura & Dave Loeffel
Aaron Mackinson '25
Shawn & Bruce Mackinson
Chandler Massey '32
Annie & Alan Massey
Mason Miller '30
Hilary & Michael Miller
Kate Montgomery '21
Christine & Robert Montgomery
Ben Morris '23
Angela Murray & Daniel Morris
Blake Morton '30
Lindsay & Brian Morton
Grant Nolan '26
Lily Nolan '26
Allison & Danton Nolan
Claire O'Day '33
Elizabeth & Darren O'Day
Jacob Ortiz '33
Alexandra Caceres & Rupert Ortiz
Sophia Patrick '30
Erin & Sean Patrick
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
Brannen Smith '32
Toni & Michael Smith
Adam Stark '30
Elizabeth and Nicholas Stark
Ben Surdykowski '23
Heather & Paul Surdykowski
Ethan Thomas '24
Julie & Roy Thomas
McCoy Thompson '33
Becky & Benjamin Thompson
Eliza Tucker '27
Megan & Michael Tucker
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
Miles Woodruff '26
Finley Woodruff '30
Dana & Michael Woodruff
Ethan Zhang '25
Weihong Shu & Qingwei Zhang
SIBLINGS WELCOME
Hunter Bates
Brother of Drew
Anna & Greg Bates
Reagan Burda
Sister of Colleen
Felicia & Tommy Burda
Ansley Czohara
Sister of Gavin & Megan
Laura & Chris Czohara
Alice DeYarman
Sister of Henry
Rebecca & John DeYarman
Teller Gucky
Sister of Hampton
Maureen & Jay Gucky
Robbie Hedden
Brother of Sam & Emma
Julie & Russ Hedden
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
Charlie Kopkas
Brother of Grace
Diane & Jeremy Kopkas
Mary Benton Lathem
Sister of Emily Brooks
Mary Alice & Steven Lathem
Cole Limeri
Brother of Jenny
Jennifer & Peter Limeri
Mary Sayle Monette
Sister of Browning
Kathy & Ryan Monette, Sr.
Kamran Mortazavi
Brother of Pareesa
Michelle Pirtle & Ali Mortazavi
Evie Nour
Sister of Audrey and Penny
Lauren & Dragos Nour
Kate Rogers
Sister of Jack & Luke
Susan & Thomas Rogers
Aneya Roshan
Sister of Reya
Smitha Roshan & Roshan Joseph
William Scheuerman
Brother of Jacob
Ann & Michael Scheuerman
Griffin Walker
Brother of Maddie
Teri & Douglas Walker
Ashley Yelverton
Sister of Lauren
Rachelle & Todd Yelverton
Josh Zielke
Brother of Zoe and Gavin
Karan & John Zielke
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!
ANNUAL FUND CHAIR LETTER
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.
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
GRANDPARENT GIFTS 2018 - 2019
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
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
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
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.
As always, first-class travel, fine wines and bourbons, dining, spa, sports, and MBCA experiences filled the auction tables.
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 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
IN LIBRARY LAND ADVENTURES
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.
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.
For more information about Pathways, please contact Lisa Kelly, Lower School Head and Director of the Pathways Program, at lisa.kelly@ mtbethelchristian.org
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 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.
Joey Campbell
Isabella Crowe
AnneMarie Cummings
Megan Czohara
Hartley Dastou
Johnny Deaderick
Chandler Bell
Caden Howell
Ethan Lo
Greer Lovett
Caroline May
Harrison Odom
Jui Park
Alex Peak
Henry Gibson
Reilly Haas
Ella McDaniel
Ella Moore
Penny Nour
Micah Parkerson
5TH 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.
5TH GRADE 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.
Daniel Avitabile
Valerie Bradford
Donovan Calobrisi
Grace Detling
Emma Flack
Marai Bell
Wade Benich
Reed Fugard
Andrew Garrot
Tripp Parsons
David Rothwell
Leah Scully
Jay Steiner
Hayes Stephens
Bella Thompson
Elizabeth Rogers
Sophie Stoller
Eliza Tucker
Addison Weathers
Trace Trzeciak
Vivian Underwood
Berkley Vinson
Emma Walstad
Mary Kate Greene
Andrea Krohnert
Nicholas MacColl
Ayan Patel
Noah Peak
Nathan Sparks
Jackson Sparrow
Nick Stafford
Jack Stefan
Matthew Trent
Maddie Geshay
Raphael Immanuel
Samantha Laird
Peter McDaniel
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.
Daniel Avitabile
Valerie Bradford
Donovan Calobrisi
Emma Flack
Mary Kate Greene
Andrea Krohnert
Nathan Sparks
Jackson Sparrow
Mason Prevost
Luke Ritchie
Zane Wilson
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.
Grace Detling
Samantha Laird
Nicholas MacColl
Ayan Patel
Noah Peak
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 TH GRADE
7 TH GRADE
8 TH GRADE
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
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
Lauren Howell
Katelyn Hua
Davis Marshall
Mack Papenhagen
Emily Malinov
Hudson Mannino
Lily Marshall
Alejandro Mendieta
Anna Mullis
Mack Papenhagen
Davis Petersen
Daniel Rhea
7 TH 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
7 TH 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
Claire Petersen
Parker Prevost
Isabela Quintero
Reya Roshan
Lillian Rowley
Sarah Schwartz
Nancy Clare Parsons
Anna Vicknair
Colin Waigand
Christopher Wood
Luke Rogers
Matthew Shaw
Liam Tulloch
Dutch Turner
Colin Waigand
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
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
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
8TH 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
Kasper Nielsen
Claire Nichols
Evie Papenhagen
Colette Pearson
Jack Rogers
Kasper Nielsen
Nate Njaa
Colette Pearson
Ashley Posey
Alexis Rogers
Lizzy Schulz
Lilla Kate Tucker
Christian Villarreal
Emma Seaborn
Rachel Servaes
Ayden Shaw
Ava Slimp
Kaitlyn Wood
Jackson Zerbe
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.
7TH GRADE
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
NHS elevates the school's commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
CLASS OF 2019
Mariana Alvarez
Jada Moss
Drew Rubinacci
Blake Shafer
Sarah Trombetti
CLASS OF 2020
Isaac Burton
Hannah Chang
Gracie Grogan
Keegan Jones
Karlee Jordan
Joshua Leerssen
Beau Milam
Grace Montague
Katie Morgan
Martha Pjetri
Charlie Prunkl
Reya Roshan
Lillian Rowley
Sarah Schwartz
Meghan Shultz
Shelby Grace Sparrow
Brock Stoller
Reese Wilson
Aidan Risey
Lauren Schwartz
Summer Smith
Haden Wise
UPPER SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
2018 - 2019
HEAD'S LIST FACULTY 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-.
Emma Acker
Josh Daniels
Hampton Gucky
Sana Montague
Zach Alves
Olivia Bechtel
Elisa Burba
Elizabeth Ebhogiaye
Emily Johnston
Alex Latimore
Dillan Lott
Miranda Many
Patrick Villarreal
Elise Weatherly
Gracie Grogan
Grace Montague
Warren Puy Arena
Aidan Risey
Lauren Schwartz
Jada Moss
Sarah Trombetti
Craig van den Berg
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.
Emma Acker
Josh Daniels
Hampton Gucky
Teresa Li
Marigny Risey
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
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
Coleman Boyd
Cassi Curasi
Maura Fischer
Darcey Hirzel
Cate Rountree
Donné Strydom
Grant van den Berg
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.”
The news was shared with Academy students, teachers, and parents at a surprise-filled assembly the day students returned from Fall Break. Special guests
“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
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!
sweet treat!
COLLEGE SELECTIONS CLASS OF 2019
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)
Paul Coleman Boyd
Georgia Institute of Technology
Cassandra Aliona Folkman Curasi
Georgia State University
Stanley Chukwunonso Eze
Francis Marion University (SC)
Maura Catherine Fischer
Duquesne University (PA)
Kara Alexandra Freeman
Berry College
Darcey Hannah Hirzel
Bloomsburg University (PA)
Quentin Luke Jackson
Manhattan Christian College (KS)
Jordan Steele Milligan
Kennesaw State University
Jada Melea Moss
Mercer University
Ashland McKinzie Pollard
Truett-McConnell University
Julia Cate Rountree
Kennesaw State University
Andrew Rubinacci
Kennesaw State University
Michael Perry Schilling
Auburn University
Blake Everett Shafer
Clemson University
Savannah Grace Snedden
Chattahoochee Technical College
Devan Scott Sonderman
Auburn University
Benjamin Craig Sterling
Auburn University
Donné Strydom
Kennesaw State University
Sarah Rose Trombetti
The Ohio State University
Craig van den Berg
Florida Southern College
Grant van den Berg
Georgia College & State University
Mason William Venable
Flagler College (FL)
Laura Katherine Young
Kennesaw State University
OVERALL ACCEPTANCES
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
ASSOCIATION ALUMNI
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.
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
THE ANNUAL FUND
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
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.
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, Director of Advancement
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 SOCIETY (+$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.
EAGLE CLUB ($1-499)
Recognizing the Academy mascot, a symbol of strength, courage, wisdom, and spirituality.
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
EXCELLENCE GUILD ($2,500-4,999)
Recognizing the Academy’s belief that the Bible instructs us to do all things with excellence and purpose.
1998 SOCIETY
($5,000-9,999)
Honoring the brave students and their families who faithfully embraced the Academy’s mission and enrolled as its first Kindergarten class in August 1998.
WESLEY SOCIETY
($10,000-14,999)
Named for John Wesley, founder of Methodism, in recognition of our relationship with Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church.
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.
OF DONORS HONOR ROLL
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
Grace and Michael Trent
Dawn and Marc Vinson
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
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$977,194
TOTAL: PARTICIPATION: 99% PARENTS, 100% BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FACULTY & STAFF
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.
GIVING 2018 - 2019 per student number of donors of faculty impacted by Annual Fund donations average gift Annual Fund volunteers $1,541 644 100% $1,517 35
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.
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
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,
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!
