2017-2018 Annual Report Magazine

Annual Report 2017– 2018

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

Twenty years is a long while to be doing most anything, but as schools are measured, we are still considered young. That said, we’ve learned a few things over two decades of educating young people and loving them well: Stay The Course t is di cult to imagine a ork more consequential than educating children. The future of our nation quite literally depends on our success, so it stands to reason that we don’t chase trends or follow fads. Yes, we’re eager to embrace true innovation hen e find it but the bedrock of a sound education has not shifted over time And here at Mt. Bethel, it never will.

Jim Callis

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12

THEME VERSE 2017-2018

Remain Mission-Minded The most important words of our thirty-six-word mission statement are “Christ-centered.”

This crucial term defines ho e are hy e do this ork and importantly, how we do it. There is a well-documented tendency for educational institutions founded on faith to drift from those founding principles over time. This cannot and will not be our story. We routinely examine critical decisions through the lens of our mission, which serves as our north star, ensuring our course remains true.

Lead With Love Mt. Bethel feels different than most schools because of the way we love one another. It’s a love that is rooted in Christ’s love for us. Because He has captured our hearts, we are free to give them away to others.

Being human, we do this imperfectly, but God is faithful to cover those imperfections and the result is more than just a school - it’s a family.

The volume you are holding is a testament to the incredible generosity of the Mt. Bethel family. Moms, dads, grandparents, companies, foundations, and others all coming together to support our first t enty years and position us ell for the next twenty and beyond. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and Board of Mt Bethel Christian Academy thank you for your continuing support of our Christ-centered mission. We couldn t do it ithout you and frankly e ouldn t ant to God has wired us all for relationship and we are honored to share a relationship with you.

Blessings,

Jim R. Callis, Head of School

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.

2017 2018 Leadership BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION

Vince Birley, Chairman

Jim R. Callis, Head of School

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

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Dan Boswell Jim Callis Dr. Jody Ray

Bob Montague, Upper School Head Bill Bridges, Middle School Head Vivian Lovett, Lower School Head Lane Sims, Business Manager Jackie Grasty, Director of Admission, LS & MS Cal Boyd, Director of Admission, US Roger Kaiser, Director of Athletics Sharon McGehee, Director of Development Alison Stephens, Associate Director of Development Chip Barber, Director of Technology

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WELCOME Katelynn Anderson ‘32 Parker Anderson ‘32 Sarah & Erik Anderson

New Families

Lore Akin-Akintunde ‘21 Mobola & Abidemi Akintunde Drew Bates ‘32 Anna & Greg Bates Reagan Berger ‘31 Robin & Sean Berger Aubrey Briggs ‘31 Tricia & Robert Briggs Ansley Brooks ‘24 Brandie & Daryl Brooks Gillis Brownlow ‘32 Alison & Benjamin Brownlow Maximilian Cardinell ‘31 Acacia & Michael Cardinell Jacob Carter ‘21 Acacia & Michael Carter Madison Corcoran ‘31 Allison & Keegan Corcoran Lemuel Crawford ‘29 Mylan Crawford ‘27 Darla & Milo Crawford Josh Daniels ‘22 Regan & Matt Daniels Christian Davies ‘21 Candice & Jerome Davies Anastasia Davis ‘31 Annemarie & Philip Davis Mac Dobbins ‘26 Jill & Richard Dobbins Mayson Drinkard ‘23 Shelby & Rodney Drinkard Isabella Dryden ‘31 Maggie Dryden Landon Eanes ‘32 Shelby & David Eanes Paige Elibert ‘32 Leigh-Anne & Joe Elibert Ethan Fincher ‘23 Michelle & Russell Fincher Biel Gomes ‘20 Velda & Andre Gomes Evie Hanover ‘25 Tara & Justin Hanover Shelby Harris ‘25 Susie & Scott Harris Jayce Harrison ‘21 Rege & Evert Dilahunty

Alex Hedden ‘27 Mandy & Mark Hedden

Lucas Milbrath ‘31 Gina & Doug Milbrath

Ethan Scott ‘31 Danielle & Ryan Scott

Madison Hobson ‘31 Nikkole & Preston Hobson

Lane Miller ‘22 Tripp Miller III ‘22 Amy & Lee Miller, Jr.

Caroline Shaver ‘31 Chelsea & Bruce Shaver

Aidan Hwang ‘28 Hyung Ha & Danny Hwang Nathaneal James ‘22 Smitha & Jacob James William James ‘20 Audra & Tom James Clara Johnson ‘22 Kathryn & Brian Johnson Emersen Jonas ‘32 Alauna & Jorge Jonas Allie Joswick ‘24 Heather & Eugene Joswick Danais Joubert ‘26 Dianna & Werner Joubert Brooklyn Kelley ‘31 Joanna Fligg Logan Kennedy ‘31 Kristen & Aaron Kennedy Alex Langford ‘21 Starr Langford Emily Lanxton ‘21 Heather & Rodney Lanxton Emily Brooks Lathem ‘31 Mary Alice & Steven Lathem Reed Lawson ‘26 Lindy & Jonathan Lawson Teresa Li ‘22 Li & Li Shan Li Haley Louissaint ‘30 Karla & Steve Louissaint James Lovett ‘31 Katie & Kyle Lovett Emiliano Lowe ‘31 Karla & Cedric Lowe Sylvan Luckie ‘32 Nicolette & Dustin Luckie AJ Marchese ‘31 Grace & Anthony Marchese Lily Marshall ‘25 Rebecca & Benjamin Marshall Joseph Martin ‘25 Julie & Michael Martin Caroline May ‘27 Preston May ‘32 Melissa & Warner May

Mary Clare Monahan ‘29 Emily & Joey Monahan Pareesa Mortazavi ‘24 Michelle Pirtle Remy O'Brien ‘22 Leah & Jeffrey O’Brien

Christian Siccardi ‘31 Corinne & Aj Siccardi Adam Stark ‘30 Elizabeth & Nicholas Stark Jonathan Stanchie ‘23 Kate Stanchie ‘24 Brooke & Matthew Stanchie

Chinwe Okwumabua ‘31 Jay Steiner ‘27 Isloma & Chukwuka Okwumabua Hillary & Stephan Steiner Calvin Phillips ‘32 Katie & Andrew Phillips

Madison Still ‘28 Alicia & Stephen Still

Hayden Ratliff ‘22 Emily & Michael Ratliff

Sophia Story ‘31 Jenelle & Jon Story

Caroline Reed ‘30 Melissa & Paul Reed

Walker Trott ‘25 Anita & Scott Trott

Isaiah Rohm ‘31 Susanna Rohm

Liam Tulloch ‘25 Jennifer & Thomas Tulloch

Cate Rountree ‘19 Erica & Chris Rountree

Tomas Venegas ‘32 Ana Maria & Enrique Venegas

Jacob Scheuerman ‘24 Ann & Michael Scheuerman

Nicole Waweru ‘31 Caroline Nduati & Josephat Karicho

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WELCOME NEW SIBLINGS Emma Acker Sister of Julia Sarah & Jamie Acker John Luke Arnold Brother of Ryan Sarah & Nicholas Arnold Joshua Bridges Brother of Addy Jenny & Bill Bridges Sophie Brubaker Sister of Charlie Stephanie & Spencer Brubaker

Colin Coutu Brother of Mathis Elizabeth & Matthew Coutu Warren Cox Brother of Saena & Su Lin Su & Donald Cox Maddux Eliason Sister of Eli Nicole & Edmund Eliason Laine Jacobs Sister of Charlie Amy & John Jacobs

Alexandra Calvo Sister of McKenna Tara & Fernando Calvo

Joel Kim Brother to Joey Ji Hee & Andrew Kim

Reese Collier Brother to Riley Jennifer & Jason Collier

Phoebe Mannino Sister to Hudson & Miller Rory & Sal Mannino

Grier Connelly Sister of Jackson Jordan & Reyn Connelly

Sana Montague Sister to Grace Kiran & Bob Montague

JaMaya Moss Sister to Jada Shawn & Reginal Moss

Luke Rogers Brother to Jack Susan & Thomas Rogers

Tiara Ogundele Sister to Eni Morolake & Ademola Ogundele

Sasha Salomonson Sister to Vann & Vincent Sally & Matt Salomonson

Chinwe Okwumabua Sister to Chuka & Ogana Isloma & Chukwuka Okwumabua Mack Papenhagen Brother to Evie Deb & Brett Papenhagen Davis Petersen Brother to Claire Sheila & Jeff Petersen Calvin Phillips Brother to Ella Grace Katie & Andrew Phillips Marigny Risey Sister to Aiden Jennifer & Christopher Risey

Evan Sentell Brother of Grant Kathleen & Jack Sentell Mason Venable Brother to Cadon Alison & Joe English

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FTC ROBOTICS

BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED

In April 2018, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy’s Robotics team, Batteries Not Included, competed at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship in Houston, TX. The season started with over 5,000 FTC teams culminating with the best 128 in the world competing in the championship. Batteries Not Included performed admirably throughout the eekend They had a fantastic time meeting other teams from all over the USA as well as from countries such as Israel, Lebanon, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and China.

The event was truly a unique opportunity that everyone will remember for the rest of their lives. In addition to competing at Worlds, Batteries Not Included accomplishments include:

Robotics Sponsors

• Inspire Award First Place and Winning Alliance Captain at the League Tournament • Third place Inspire Award and Winning Alliance Captain at the State Tournament Judy D Wolman, PhD Sandy Springs Psychological Center

Cathy Coleman Gant Family Prunkl Family Shafer Family

Hampton Family Alicia & Randy Petry MBCA Parent Council

Sixty golfers braved the unseasonably cold weather at Indian Hills Country Club on March 26 to play in the 5th Annual MBCA Golf Tournament benefiting the th grade mission trip to Nassau, Bahamas. Over $10,000 was raised!

Bronze Sponsors

Many, many thanks to our players and generous sponsors: Marietta

EAST COBB

A special thanks to all the generous sponsors who helped make this season and this experience possible!

5TH ANNUAL EAGLE CLASSIC

Gold Sponsor

PIEDMONT

• Alliance Captain at South Super Regionals Tournament.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

IN KIND

Anne Davidson

Slope’s BBQ

Robin LaSure

Chick fil A

Amy & Steve Clements

Yardbusters

Brett & Deb Papenhagen

Mr. & Mrs. Buddy White

HOLE SPONSORS Belmont Village Sr. Living TekStream Solutions Johnston Orthodontics

Goldberg’s Deli Mr. Steve Smith Mr Mike Adamson Mr. Larry Samuelson

YOU FED Me On February 2, 2018, almost 800 different members of the MBCA community worked in shifts inside the main campus gymnasium to pack 100,008 nutritious meals as part of You Fed Me. The meals were delivered to residents of the tiny, African nation of Swaziland. The south African region that includes Swaziland has been struck by significant drought conditions, and the meals packed by MBCA are a life-saving resource for the families who live there.

ORNAMENT FUNDRAISER

At $0.29 per meal, MBCA contributed $29,002.32 to the You Fed Me effort. To help offset costs, 20th anniversary wooden Christmas ornaments were sold with a little help from Eddie the Eagle. It was a blessed way to kick off the Christmas break for our students. Many thanks, Mt. Bethel families, for helping the Academy share the love of Jesus Christ with our brothers and sisters around the world.

May God continue to bless us with opportunities to express our passion for serving others and to Him alone be the glory.

“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.�

Hebrews 6:10

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“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders…And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

Hebrews 12:1 ES T enty years T enty years of prayers dollars determination, believers, and a whole lot of faith. As I sat in the Upper School gymnasium the day of the graduation ceremony, I was overwhelmed with nostalgia, gratitude, and pride. While I haven’t been part of the MBCA family for two decades, I’ve been here long enough to understand the magnitude of hat it took to get to this divine moment

Sharon McGehee

If you’re reading this, you are part of the reason. Whether you’ve invested your time, your talents, your trust, your treasures, or your children; that accomplishment belongs to you. Whether you were part of the story from the beginning, somewhere in the middle, or right now; you’re the reason. ur Mt Bethel community achieved a magnificent milestone of hich e can be proud but more than that e can look ahead with great excitement.

spend a lot of time speaking to members of the MBCA family and can tell you the momentum is building. The commitment to glorifying Christ in all we do is growing. Eyes and hearts are opening wide for what is to come. And all signs point to a bright future.

My immeasurable gratitude cannot be expressed in this single note. The blessings our children experience each day on our campuses are not lost on me. Because He’s the center of all we are, I see His handprints on everything. He’s in the hallways, present in conversations, guiding our decisions and He s holding our children as they alk through the most formative years of their lives.

When hear visitors speak of something different about us but they struggle ith an explanation smile Because felt the same the first time visited But no after six years kno exactly hat it is And kno you do too We must continue to run ith perseverance Continue to listen to trust and to kno that e are covered Thank you for pouring into our school in such profound ays our generosity astounds me My friends e have only ust begun We have a beautiful race ahead Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership.

To God be the Glory

Sharon McGehee Director of Development & MBCA Parent

2017 PARENT COUNCIL 2018 OFFICERS Courtney Cofield President Alicia Gant Vice President Carter Deaderick Past President

2017 ANNUAL 2018 FUND Leadership Because a united team of parents and faculty who understand servant leadership is the secret ingredient for success, we owe a debt of gratitude to the volunteers who shepherd our Academy faculty, staff and families through the Annual Fund campaign each year. In so many ways, this allows MBCA to enhance the resource base that serves our students.

Thank you to the individuals listed below for the countless hours of work they put into the 2017-2018 Annual Fund at the classroom and grade levels.

Carter & Michael Deaderick Chair Ally Green & Jill Mayer Faculty Chairs Casey Alarcon Kelye Avitabile Candace Brasfield Sheilah Cary Cyndi Contrucci Jamie Dastou Denise Dickerson Beth Gilliland Sarah Haas Dee Johnson Pam Johnston Lisa Jordan Kathy Mobley Kluesner

Robin Lasure Rory Mannino Catherine Milam Jenny Miller Cristin Odom Kelly Petroff Sara Prevost Michele Reiboldt Sally Salomonson Stephanie Stefan Jennifer Sterling Paige Stoller Shannon Walstad Ragan Weeks Sheila Weitnauer Mistye Wilson

Carrie Howell Secretary Paige Stoller Treasurer Jeanne Flack Lower School Rep. Marie White Middle School Rep. Pam Lackey Upper School Rep. Dana Moore & Elizabeth Bennett Hospitality Chairs-Elect Sarah Calvert & Ragan Weeks Hospitality Chairs Becky Bechtel Hospitality Chair, Upper School Rory Mannino Family Care Lindsey Pede & Shelly Slimp Ways and Means Pam Johnston & Nicki Lott Past Ways and Means Jordan Connelly & Young-Ah Kim Ways and Means Chairs-Elect

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN

Vince Birley

It is great to be back at MBCA! My children graduated from MBCA’s middle school more than four years ago, and now all three are in college.

When Jody Ray called me in August 2017 to consider being the Academy’s chairman of the board, my answer was YES. Why? Because we love the school and the church. The Mt. Bethel campus is where Susan and I raised our kids, and we are confident they were given a great education while shown the love of Christ through an amazing school staff. On Sundays, we were at the same campus, worshiping together as a family. So, it became important to Susan and me to do our part to make sure East Cobb always has a quality, Christian education choice in East Cobb.

You should know you have a great board working for you! The trustees take very seriously the responsibility of ensuring MBCA is well-governed and resourced to accomplish its mission and vision. We work hard to make sure we are trained on how to be a successful fiduciary and how to be a successful private school. We also learned what was important to the parents, teachers and students through independent interviews and surveys. And we finished up last year by taking all we learned and mapping out the critical success factors necessary for MBCA’s mission and vision to be accomplished. I’m personally excited for the future of our school and the fantastic work we will do together. Again, it’s great to be back!

Vince Birley, Board of Trustee Chairman

THE GREAT AMERICAN

Eclipse

On August 21, 2017, the great American eclipse cast its shadow from coast to coast. For just a few minutes, the moon slipped between our planet and the sun, and north Georgians were able to witness the first national solar eclipse in 99 years. It was one of the most significant astronomical events of the decade, and Mt. Bethel students were treated to a special afternoon on the fields to safely view the historic moment.

Wearing NASA-certified safety glasses, faces tipped toward the heavens, and the students could clearly see the sun partly disappear as the moon passed between it and the earth.

Although East Cobb was not on the “path of totality” where complete darkness occurred, the students did experience a dimming of the sun, mid-afternoon cricket chirping, and a blissful drop in temperature.

The solar eclipse reminded everyone that God is a masterful creator and sustainer of the universe. What a blessing to share in this experience together.

INTERNET Safety

Nothing is more important than the safety of our children. At school, we practice safety drills and lock doors. In the car, we use seat belts. At home, we teach our children about the danger of strangers and how to cross the street.

But how do we protect our children online? Are we confident that the websites and applications they use aren’t being exploited by predators wishing them harm?

Our children are growing up in a digital world which is constantly changing. And the harsh reality is this: it’s impossible to keep up. But, local police departments are willing to work with schools like Mt. Bethel to serve as a resource for families wanting to establish procedures, guidelines, and practices for creating a plan to keep internet usage fun, informative, and free of harm.

Last January, the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Technology Team invited parents to a series of information sessions in partnership with the City of Marietta’s Police Department.

Academy parents were encouraged to bring friends and neighbors too. Experts from MPD shared with the audience the latest social media trends, state laws on cyber threats, and where to find reliable resources online.

Separately, three student/parent sessions were held for third through 12th grade classes, because online safety is a partnership that works better when parents and children are in it together.

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy encourages all parents to enter into conversations with their children about their online choices. As alarming as internet safety risks may be, MBCA and local law enforcement are ready to partner with parents to safeguard our children.

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2017/ 2018 STUDENT RECOGNITION LOWER SCHOOL - PRESIDENT’S AWARD

STUDENT

Recognition

For Outstanding Academic Achievement 2018: 5th Grade Lauren Howell Dutch Turner Matthew Chang Gavin Czohara Anna Mullis Emory Williams Jacob Chapman Anna Godbey LOWER SCHOOL PRESIDENT’S AWARD Sophia Owen-Vides Christopher Wood Will Cheney Elise Howard For Outstanding Academic Achievement 2018: 5th Grade For Outstanding Academic Excellence 2018: 5th Grade Matthew Chang Sophia Owen-Vides Anna Godbey Danielle Owen-Vides Mattox Gendron Jacob Chapman Dutch Turner Elise Howard Will Cheney Emory Williams Lauren Howell LOWER SCHOOL - PRINCIPAL'S HONOR ROLL th th Gavin5Czohara Christopher Wood Anna Mullis 4 Grade Grade Ayan Patel Gavin Czohara Lauren Howell Daniel Avitabile William Arnold Nathan Sparks For Outstanding Mattox Gendron Mullis Grade Academic Excellence 2018: 5thAnna Grace Detling Matthew Chang Jackson Sparrow Anna Godbey Mattox Gendron Danielle Owen-Vides Mary Kate Greene Will Cheney Matthew Trent Elise Howard

LOWER SCHOOL ROLL HONOR ROLL MIDDLE SCHOOL-- HONOR PRINCIPAL’S th 4 6th Grade Grade Marai Bell Kathryn Beck Valerie Bradford Eva Burba Donovan Calobrisi Chelsea Callis Emma Flack Siena Cary Reed Fugard Charlie Gandy Maddie Geshay Trent Holder Hannah Leerssen MIDDLE SCHOOL Noah Mallon th 6 Grade Olivia O’Connor Claire Petersen Claire Petersen

Josie Hutchinson Parker Prevost Andrea IsabelaKrohnert Quintero Samantha Laird Lydia Rodrigues Lily Lobree Reya Roshan Nicholas MacColl Lillian Rowley Peter McDaniel Sarah Schwartz L.J. Montoban Meghan Shultz

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Noah Peak 5th Grade 7th Grade Holly Mason Acker Mullis Mason Prevost Charles Brubaker JuliaMatthew GreyKasper Bozza Nielsen Luke Ritchie Contrucci Katherine Jacob Chapman Jack Stefan Kathryn Ferris Nate Njaa Abby Cofield Cooper Virant Clark Gandy Eva Papenhagen Danielle Owen-Vides Presley Wiley Sara Garrot Colette Pearson

Madison Greaber Jack Rogers Jaclyn Johns Shelby Sparrow Emma Seaborn PRINCIPAL’S Award Dawson Kelani Brock Stoller Ayden Shaw GradeWeathers 8th Grace GradeKopkas Student of the Year 7thJordan Ava Slimp Katherine Contrucci Caitlin Virginia DrewGarcia Marshall Reese Wilson Lilla Miller Kate Tucker

MIDDLE SCHOOL - NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) Nicole Adegoke Grace Kopkas MIDDLE SCHOOL - Caitlin HONORGarcia ROLL Camden Carter 6th Grade Katherine Contrucci Ellie Alarcon Abigail Ethridge Piper Alvey Lexy Faklaris Elizabeth Brasfield Kathryn Ferris Noah Brown Caitlin Foster Sarah Calderin Clark Gandy Saena Cox Katie Cummings Anderson Deaderick Rustin Edwards Hannah Faklaris Joshua FitzPatrick Kate Floyd Nicholas Geshay Noah Jones

Maddie Greaber Lindsey Kim Kyle Hampton Boone Lott Eva Howard Claire Luke Jaclyn Johns Christopher Dawson Moody Kelani Katherine Kim Olivia O'Connor Callee SadieKing Parkerson

Morgan Petroff Andrew Rothwell Lillian Rowley Kip Schaner Connor Slavin Landen Vinson Sean White Gabby Willis

Sophia Owen-Vides Christian Villarreal Daniel Rhea Jackson Zerbe Matthew Song 8th Grade Dutch Turner Abigail Ethridge Emory Williams Lexy Faklaris Christopher Wood Caitlin Foster Caitlin Garcia Kyle Hampton Eva Howard Joseph Lillis Virginia Miller Jojo Smith

Kasper Nielsen Kathrine Servaes Ryan Lathem Nate Njaa Ayden ShawEthridge Abigail Claire Nichols Maddox Wilson Joseph Lillis Evie Papenhagen Jojo Katherine Smith Kim Charlie Parker Annalise Yates Mary Lusk Tate Papenhagen LillaCallee Kate Tucker King Ashley Posey 7th Grade Drew Marshall Colette Pearson Christian JosephVillarreal Lillis Braydon Bolton Alexis Rogers Holly Mason Jack Rogers Aaron Linde Charlie Brubaker Sarah Sauls Virginia Miller Alexis Rogers Mary Lusk Eli Eliason Lizzy Schulz Matthew Mullis Emma Seaborn Matthew Njaa Amelia Ferrick Ayden Shaw Tate Papenhagen Matthew Frazee Will Silverio Hayes Price Sara Garrot Ava Slimp Kathrine Servaes Maddie Greaber Wright Williams Cameron Slavin Sawyer Lanneau 8th Grade Jack Turner Ryan Lathem Nicole Adegoke Baker McDaniel Henry Bradford IV Kasper Nelson Camden Carter Nate Njaa Regan Dowdy

MIDDLE SCHOOL - PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL 6th Grade Kathryn Beck Eva Burba Chelsea Callis Siena Cary Charlie Gandy Trent Holder Hannah Leerssen Noah Mallon Olivia O'Connor Claire Petersen

Parker Prevost Isabela Quintero Lydia Rodrigues Reya Roshan Lillian Rowley Sarah Schwartz Meghan Shultz Shelby Sparrow Brock Stoller Jordan Weathers Reese Wilson

7th Grade Charlie Brubaker Katherine Contrucci Kathryn Ferris Clark Gandy Sara Garrot Maddie Greaber Jaclyn Johns Dawson Kelani Grace Kopkas Drew Marshall

Holly Mason Matthew Mullis Kasper Nielsen Nate Njaa Evie Papenhagen Colette Pearson Jack Rogers Emma Seaborn Ayden Shaw Ava Slimp Lilla Kate Tucker

Christian Villarreal Jackson Zerbe 8th Grade Abigail Ethridge Lexy Faklaris Caitlin Foster Caitlin Garcia Kyle Hampton Eva Howard Joseph Lillis Virginia Miller Jojo Smith

Maddox Wilson Annalise Yates 7th Grade Brayden Bolton Charlie Brubaker Eli Eliason Amelia Ferrick Matthew Frazee Sara Garrot Maddie Greaber Wren Johnson Sawyer Lanneau Ryan Lathem Baker McDaniel Claire Nichols

Kasper Nielsen Nate Njaa Charlie Parker Ashley Posey Alexis Rogers Sarah Sauls Lizzy Schulz Ayden Shaw Will Silverio Ava Slimp Wright Williams 8th Grade Nicole Adegoke Henry Bradford IV Camden Carter

Regan Dowdy Abigail Ethridge Elisabeth Hill Katherine Kim Callee King Joseph Lillis Aaron Linde Mary Lusk Matthew Njaa Tate Papenhagen Hayes Price Katherine Servaes Cameron Slavin Jack Turner

Jackson Risey

Blake Shafer

Patrick Villarreal Maddie Walker Elise Weatherly 10th Grade Hannah Chang

Grace Montague Charlie Prunkl Warren Puy Arena Lauren Schwartz Haden Wise

11th Grade Craig van den Berg 12th Grade Yoonjae Bae Caroline Prout Jackson Risey

Gavin Zielke 10th Grade Isaac Burton Hannah Chang Gracie Grogan Karlee Jordan Sarah Grace Kimery Emily McBride

Jordan Meka Beau Milam Charlie Prunkl Aidan Risey Lauren Yelverton 11th Grade Maura Fischer Darcey Hirzel Jada Moss

Isabel Robertson Drew Rubinacci Blake Shafer Donne' Strydom Sarah Trombetti 12th Grade Erika Benner Nicole Benner Caroline Prout

MIDDLE SCHOOL - HONOR ROLL 6th Grade Ellie Alarcon Piper Alvey Elizabeth Brasfield Noah Brown Sarah Calderin Saena Cox Katie Cummings Anderson Deaderick Rustin Edwards Hannah Faklaris Joshua FitzPatrick Kate Floyd Nicholas Geshay Noah Jones

Lindsey Kim Boone Lott Claire Luke Christopher Moody Olivia O'Connor Sadie Parkerson Morgan Petroff Andrew Rothwell Lillian Rowley Kip Schaner Connor Slavin Landen Vinson Sean White Gabby Willis Reese Wilson

UPPER SCHOOL - NHS

Beth Dickerson

(National Honor Society) Jada Moss Caroline Prout

UPPER SCHOOL - HEAD LIST

9th Grade Elisa Burba Elizabeth Ebhogiaye Madison Gant Bauer Gucky

Emily Johnston Alex Latimore Dillan Lott Miranda Many Cristina Puy Arena

UPPER SCHOOL - FACULTY LIST

9th Grade Zach Alves Olivia Bechtel Bauer Gucky Tucker Hirzel Dillan Lott Emmie McCoy Abbie McCrorie

Kristen Mosley Andrew O'Connor John Ostergard Nina Petiot Kush Sharma Thomas Sharpless Avery Williams Hillary Zetrenne

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Seniors

2018

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Belmont University Barton College College of William & Mary* Davidson College Flagler College Furman University Georgia College & State University* Georgia State University Greenville University (Illinois) Huntingdon College Kennesaw State University* Millsaps College

Northland College Rhodes College Sweet Briar College Trevecca Nazarene University* Tulane University University of Alabama University of Georgia (Honors Program)* University of North Georgia* University of South Carolina University of West Georgia Valdosta State University* Washington & Lee University * Schools Matriculated

MBCA CLASS OF 2018

COLLEGE SELECTIONS Yoonjae Bae Undecided - Matriculating Overseas Erika Melissa Benner Kennesaw State University Nicole Andrea Benner Kennesaw State University Beth Julia Dickerson Valdosta State University Jaquez Keshawn Gilbert Trevecca Nazarene University Matthew Alan Gilliland Georgia College & State University Jacob JaVontae Kruger Kennesaw State University Caroline Anne Prout The College of William & Mary Jackson Kermit Risey University of Georgia William Nicholas Ross Georgia College & State University Hugh Gordon Wells, IV University of South Carolina Austyn Matthew Wright University of North Georgia

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

ANNUAL Fund Total Revenue: $9,445,000

Total Expenses: $9,207,000

0.7% Endowment $69,000* 6.6% Annual Fund $625,000

* 10% of Annual Fund ($694,000) used for Endowment each year.

17.2% Program & Operations $1,584,000

1% Parent Council $108,000 91.7% Tuition & Fees $8,643,000

73¢

9.5% Facility Maintenance & Enhancement $875,000

73.3% Salaries & Benefits $6,748,000

10¢ 8¢ 5¢ 4¢

6%

Annual Fund

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET Profit is not our motive; mission is our motive.

73¢ of every dollar goes directly to our people The bulk of the Academy’s budget provides faculty, staff, teachers and coaches ith salaries benefits and professional development 10¢ keeps our facilities safe and beautiful and provides for the maintenance and operations of our phones, lights, gas, and water.

8¢ covers auxiliary expenses such as: lunch, clinic, buses, ASP care, and supplies.

5¢ supports our Academics and Athletics programs. This includes curriculum e uipment field trips library band chorus, art, technology, and student government.

4¢ is absorbed for administrative fees and costs such as legal expenses, credit card processing, audits, and accounting.

94%

Tuition & Fees

By thoughtful and intentional design, the Academy’s annual operating budget is funded only 94% by tuition and fees.

The remaining necessary dollars come from YOU. Taxdeductible contributions to the Annual Fund allow MBCA to fill in the gap in the budget while pricing tuition at a rate that is accessible for a greater number of families.

In 2017-2018, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy partnered with Georgia GOAL, a Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) created through the Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program, for the 11th year in a row. By allowing Georgia taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax to MBCA, GOAL provides critical 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.

The Academy is so grateful to the participating individuals listed below for bringing $167,831 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, as 20 percent of MBCA students receive tuition assistance. Thank you for helping to provide an exceptional, Christ-centered education to these students in need.

Georgia GOAL participants have directed almost $1,476,000 to deserving MBCA students since 2008. These dollars are a critical component of the Academy’s life-changing tuition assistance initiatives.

For more information on Georgia GOAL, please contact Lee Mallon in the Development Office or visit goalscholarship.org.

Thank You! Anonymous Darlene & Andy Anderson Beth & Larry Armstrong Kenneth Basille Amanda & Michael Basille Lisa & Kenneth Bass Melissa & Clinton Bean Becky & Thomas Bechtel Amy & Christopher Bichsel Candace & Robert Brasfield Angel & James Brim Cheryl & G. Owen Brown Meridith & Scott Burba Alison & Charles Carlin John Cary Sheila & Richard Clarke Amy & Stephen Clements Kathleen & Edward Cochran Susan & James Cochran Genia & William Crane Anne & John Dickson Lori & David Dierker Janice & Charles Edwards Janet & John Fischer Karen & David Fortune

Alicia & John Gant Meg & Thomas Geshay Jennifer & James Gibson Gail & Joseph Godfrey Margaret & Thomas Gose Jackie & Andrew Grasty Andreia & Christopher Gullmet Rosemarie & Paul Handy Ellen & Scott Harward Gayle & Jerry Headrick Karen & Alan Heinz Sherri & Belton Holder Lendy & Belton Holder Robert & Dawn Holder Dianne & Robert Hudec Catherine & Douglas Irvine Ashley & Ryan Irvine Erin & James Izen Helen & James Jancik Pam & David Johnston Tami & James Kellogg Deborah & David Kimery Kelley & Paul Krohnert Pam & Joel Lackey

Jennifer Lemming Carrie & Walter Lemming Nancy & Walter Lemming Nicki & Kevin Lott Iliana & Peter Malinov Sreekala & Satheesh Manikkoth Margaret & William Mastbrook Diane & Robert McDaniel Christi & Robert Meara Jeffrey Michael Allison & Ronald Milligan Katherine & Scott Mosley Kathy Murdock Sloane & Michael Murray Paula & Karl Nelson Cristin & Joseph Odom Heather & Sloan Oliver Nancy & Michael Ostergard Patricia & Montie Pace Michael Palicia Kathy & Timothy Pollard Kristen & Drew Posey Susan & Daniel Prout Karla & Rick Radtke

Susan & Kevin Reilly Pamela Ritchie Kristen & Scott Rogers Michele & James Rosich Julie & Paul Schaner AnneMarie & Brain Scully Julie & Jerry Sorrels Brooke & Matt Stanchie Debra & Joseph Stansell Mary-Evelyn & Randolph Starnes Catherine & Roland Stebbins Paige & Jerrod Stoller Grace & D Michael Trent Julie & Douglas Turner Barbara & David VanderBroek Brenda & Charles Vice Gina & Christopher Vicknair Shannon & Carlton Walstad Pamela & James Williams Mistye & Heath Wilson Stacy & Shay Womack Christopher Wood

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

RAISING CHRISTIAN LEADERS Dear MBCA Community, We are so honored to have chaired the Annual Fund We are truly thankful for the loving nurturing second family e oined in hen our oldest son David (now a Junior at the Upper School) started Kindergarten.

MBCA has a special hold on our hearts as our three boys become young men through this school. MBCA is our partner in raising our sons to be the strong Christian leaders of tomorrow that our country desperately needs.

What a blessing this school has been in our lives.

We are also so thankful for you and your support Achieving 100% participation is not the norm; rather, it is truly God’s hand orking in this amazing school Thank you for making our jobs as the chairs so easy and fun. Your generosity and love for the school shines on our hearts.

The achievement of 100 percent participation, plus exceeding our goal in dollars, demonstrates the strength of our community.

MBCA s future is so strong and bright e kno that God has big plans here. We are excited to see what the future holds for MBCA.

Carter

WAYS AND MEANS OFFICERS Lindsey Pede & Shelly Slimp Ways & Means Pam Johnston & Nicki Lott Past Ways & Means Jordan Connelly & Young-Ah Kim Ways & Means Chairs-Elect

Michael Deaderick

Spring Fling Sponsors

Spring Fling

AUCTION

Parent Council raised $108,000 in March at the 2018 Spring Fling. Thank you so much to the sponsors, teachers, faculty, and to the generous Academy families who donated spectacular auction items small and large for our school!

With these record-breaking proceeds, Parent Council was able to provide the following: • $10,000: Reserved for faculty & staff grants (will carry forward if unused) • $1,500: Designated to Robotics to defray costs associated with the team's world championship appearance in Houston • $17,500: Purchased new band equipment • $22,000: Replaced aging Smart Boards in multiple classrooms • $12,000: Purchased 3D printers for use in Think Tank classes, robotics, and elsewhere • $10,000: Toward purchase of Interactive scoring table for volleyball & basketball games • $2,500: Replaced and refreshed playground mulch (specially formulated without arsenic or formaldehyde and designed to reduce splinters) • $8,300: Purchased new laptops (beyond those needs allocated in the operating budget) • $11,200: Helped defray costs associated with the installation

and equipping of modular classrooms at the north campus • $12,000 – Provided to teachers for use in their classrooms from the proceeds of their "teacher outing" auction package.

Guests feasted on barbecue and enjoyed music and fellowship while engaging in some spirited bidding!

Thank you, Parent Council, for working so hard to make the MBCA experience everything our students deserve.

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Dear Mt. Bethel Family, I have always loved teaching. At the beginning of my career, my enjoyment came from helping students overcome academic challenges. But I didn’t know true fulfillment in my calling to be a teacher until I came to Mt. Bethel Christian Academy eight years ago.

It is not typical for one’s career path to create an overwhelming feeling of joy and love on a regular basis; however, this is one of the blessings I experience every day at MBCA. Now, not only do I have the privilege of pouring into the lives of my students, but these students then respond by turning around and filling me up with love and inspiration.

Ally Greene

Watching our middle school students worship and build a relationship with Christ in an authentic way is a source of courage in my own spiritual journey. Our students abandon worry about what others may think and let go in those moments, which is an incredibly moving experience. This doesn’t happen in most schools; yet, MBCA isn’t like most schools. It creates an atmosphere where students feel safe and at home to become who and Whose they truly are.

If that wasn’t enough, my own family is blessed by the love and devotion of our school. My children are deeply cared for and challenged daily to grow not only in their academics but also in their faith. The level of support that teachers provide both in and outside of the classroom mirrors what family looks like. Love is part of every lesson.

When I was tasked with encouraging my colleagues to participate in the Annual Fund, I knew I was asking people who share the same experience as me. They know the generosity of our families, and showed their own giving hearts by helping us meet our goal of 100 percent participation.

Teaching at Mt. Bethel has helped me to know that teaching is my calling, and it is truly because of the abundant love and faith of this community. May God continue to bless our beloved school.

With gratitude, Ally Greene 8th Grade Grammar & Literature

Giving

LEVELS

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.

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.

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.

MATCHING GIFTS 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, employee’s 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: mtbethelchristian.org/giving/matching-gifts.

Thank you to the following companies who furthered the power of gifts made to the 2017-2018 Annual Fund.

Our Matching Gift Partners

ADP, Inc. Bank of America Coca-Cola Delta Airlines Foundation GE Foundation Goldman Sachs The Home Depot Foundation Insperity

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

McKesson

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.

Southstar Energy Services

Headmaster’s Circle ($25,000+) Recognizing the dedication of the Heads of School who have fearlessly guided MBCA since 1998.

Medtronic Park ’N Fly Socius Symantec Time Warner Employee Matching Turner Broadcasting, Inc. United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta Wells Fargo Foundation

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2017-2018 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. Every morning, thanks to the donors listed here, our students step into a place filled with promise and possibilities. 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 Lucy & Charles Beacham Shannon & Carlton Walstad Mistye & Heath Wilson

Heather & Matthew Rendle Shelly & Robert Slimp Caryn & Darren Sonderman Judith & Randolph Sparks Stephanie & Jake Stefan

Founder's Circle Anonymous Amber & Matthew Carey Sherri & Trey Holder

Academy Guild Anonymous (3) Kelye & Gregory Avitabile Lisa & William Beine Kriya & Beau Benich Elizabeth & Cory Bennett Staci & Brook Bolton Kristi & Cal Boyd Dana & Hank Bradford Candace & Robert Brasfield Laura & Stanley Brubaker Jennifer & Jeffrey Buck Amelia & Carter Burton Joann & Jim Callis Sarah & Victor Calvert Kay & Jack Cantrell Elizabeth & David Clifton Cynthia & Thomas Contrucci Carter & Michael Deaderick Denise & M. Lee Dickerson Jill & Shannon Drake Pattie & Joseph T. Frierson Andrea & John Fugard Carolyn & Darren Gandy Lori & Armando Garcia Barbara & David Garrett Amy & Zachary Gatch Sandra & Dwight Hefner Karen & Alan Heinz Alice & Conrad Hirzel Rosalinda & Chester Husted Luanne & Dean Johnson Nancy & Gavin Johnson Pam & David Johnston Joy & Ronald Jones Beverly & Roger Kaiser Young-Ah & Richard Kim Erica & Andrew Kirk Julie & Shawl Lobree Jaleigh & Samuel Long Nicole & Kevin Lott Vivian & William Lovett Patricia & William Lovett Iliana & Peter Malinov Jennifer & Tim Mallon Rory & Salvatore Mannino Kelly & Townsell Marshall Colleen & Scott McCoy Mary McWhorter Christi & Robert Meara Kiran & Robert Montague Sloane & Michael Murray Annette Nelson Linda & Connor Nichols Susan & Carter Noland Judy & Robert Ott Besa & Ilir Pjetri Lisa & John Prunkl Devon & Brian Robertson Kristen & Scott Rogers Cathy & Thomas Roseberry

Wesley Society Kenneth Basille Susan & Vince Birley Ashley & Ryan Irvine Jennifer & Josh Kenny David Luke Sherry & Richard Morgan Shawna & Roger Patterson Susan & Thomas Reilly Sally & Matt Salomonson Julie & Jerry Sorrels Jennifer & Jonathan Sterling Paige & Jerrod Stoller Brenda & Charles Vice 1998 Society Casey & Carlos Alarcon Amy & David Brown Joanna & Jerry Chang Lori & David Dierker Alicia & John Gant Gayle & Jerry Headrick Deborah & David Kimery Lisa & Kenneth Lako Kristen & Michael Latimore Chris & Sarah McKee Sara & Kevin Prevost Kathryn & Bradley Rush Kim & Blake Turner Ragan & Jamie Weeks Pam & James Williams Excellence Guild Janell & Scott Calvert Alison & Charles Carlin Brandyn Chapman Daniel Ethridge Jeanne & John Flack Ellen & Christopher Foster Margaret & Thomas Geshay Gail & Joseph Godfrey Andreia & Christopher Guilmet Sarah & Keith Haas Cathleen & Mark Hunt Melissa & Dan Komitor Jennifer & Peter Limeri Kim & Daniel MacColl Sharon & James McGehee Cristin & Joseph Odom Tatiana & Jason Moody Kelly & Michael Petroff Kathy & Timothy Pollard P.J. & Kevin Price Shelley & Jody Ray Sheri & Jody Reed Michele & John Reiboldt

Dianne & Robert Ross Kelly Tarter-Rowley & Patrick Rowley Robert Schilling Kimberly & Brian Seaborn Stephanie & Andrew Slavin Fang Liu & Yang Song Judy & Bill Spell Kathie & Clark Spell Dara & Joseph Springfield Charlotte & Paul Springthorpe Alison & Brian Stephens John Tarter Grace & Michael Trent Julie & Douglas Turner Dawn & Marc Vinson Elizabeth & Hunter Weatherly Jasmine & Andre Weathers Marie & Gerard White Joni & David Williams Kara & Scott Yates Rachelle & Todd Yelverton Blue & Gold Guild Anonymous (4) Darlene & Andy Anderson Nicole & James Arnold Josephine & John Beall Megan & John Becker Celise & Roderick Bell Cassandra & Richard Besselink Jenny & Bill Bridges Stephanie & Spencer Brubaker Julia & Ben Buerger Meridith & Scott Burba Tara & Fernando Calvo Robin & John Chiang Courtney & Chet Cofield Jordan & Stephen Connelly Elizabeth & Paul Cook Ann & Leo Cooper Elizabeth & Matthew Coutu Melanie Dalton & Mark Davis Rebecca & John DeYarman Karen & Doug Dye Samantha & Chris Faklaris Lauren & Mark Ferris Gigi & Richard John Fischer Laura Freeman Nancy & Daniel Freeman Andria & John Garbis Elizabeth & L. Crain Garrot Stephanie & Layne Gerstel Beth & Kenneth Gilliland Jackie & Andrew Grasty Georgi & Emil Gullia Mikal Haislip Robert Hall & Stephanie Thompson Kimberly & J Moore Hallmark Tracy & James Harris Sherry & Gary Hensley Amy & Mark Horton Caroline & Evan Howell Molly & Richard Hughes Deborah & John Hurst Shawna & Joseph Husted Erin & James Izen

Amy & John Jacobs Kelley & Paul Krohnert Rida & Gary Lanneau Robin & Dave LaSure Carrie & Walter Lemming Melinda & David Mason Mary & James McCollough Tara & Steele McCown Jeanne & Glenn McDaniel Marcia & Charles McLarty Diane & Randy Mickler Kathy Kluesner Dana & Travis Moore Cecilia Suzanne Morgan Kathy & Scott Mosley Leigh & Carroll Mullis Karina & Lars Nielsen Anne & Matthew Njaa Julia Eun Chung & Sung Park Julie & Don Parkerson Carrie & Randy Patterson Dene & Jason Peak Jeannette & Adrian Jimenez Sheila & Jeff Peterson Kelley & David Pugmire Kay & Max Reiboldt Paula & Earl Rice Jennifer & Christopher Risey Sarah & Jonathan Roskos Julie & PJ Schaner Kelly & John Shafer Chelsea & Bruce Shaver Nina & Brandon Shields Terri & Lane Sims Julie & Marvin Smith Andrea & Kenneth Stadler Debra & Bryan Stansell Kevin Sullivan Esther & Jordan Thompson Christi & Sean Trombetti Jennifer & Jonathan Tucker Anna & Gregg Waigand Kernan Webb Helen & Hugh Wells Julie Wood Eagle Club Anonymous (24) Omolola & Abiodun Adegoke Banu & Engin Akkan Samuel Alarcon Clare & Gene Allen Beatriz & Carlos Alvarez Michelle Alvey Sarah & Nicholas Arnold Denise & Jim Azar Leslie & Wyatt Ball Patricia & Chip Barber Stacy Nelson-Barker & William Barker Ricki & John Barry Sherra & Henry Barton Jason & Sarah Bates Rebecca & Thomas Bechtel Melanie & Sean Beck Zandra & Curtis Bell Maria & Rick Bell

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Brandilyn & William Bell Fabiola & Douglas Benner James & Barbara Bennett Mary & Joseph Bennett Elaine & William Bennett Elise & Brian Bernhardt Sally & Robert Berto Amy & Christopher Bichsel Marie & Allan Black Allison & Robb Borden Diane & Dan Boswell Sarah-Kate & Chad Bozza Shanna & Tracy Bracken Dottie & Tate Bradford Logan Breen Amanda & Gregory Brennan Mabel & Barnard Bridges Angel & James Brim Myra & Gary Brock Courtney & Zachary Brock Brandie & Daryl Brooks Janie & John Bunch Linda & Ted Burba Yvette & Anthony Calobrisi Anson Deane & Charle Cameron Barbara & Alan Campbell Rosalee & Ken Campbell Rebecca & Robert Campbell Bette & Paul Cardell Becky & Tommy Carter John Cary Sheilah Cary Erica & Shon Casey Joan & John Childs Jason Chiu Heather & Tommy Cho Laura Lynn & George Church Suzy & James Cierzniak Amy & Stephen Clements Jennie & Cecil Clifton Jennifer & Jason Collier Theresa & Allan Connell Lindsey Contant Megan Cook June & Tony Cordell Amy & Jeffrey Corrigan James Couch Chris & Jay Coulter Diane & Timothy Crow Melanie & Bart Crowe Nancy Crowell Virginia & Mark Cummings Carolyn Curasi Laura & Chris Czohara Jamie & Christopher Dastou Greg & Angie Davenport Faye & Charles Davenport Judy & Ed Davis Linda & Roger de Don Leslie & Michael Dean Lori & Thomas DeCamp Jennifer & Wesley Denny Marianne & Chuck Detling Jeanine & Jimmy DeVenny Anita DeWitt Martha DeYarman Katherine and Jackson Dial Lidia Diaz Sherry Dorsey Neeahtima & L. Craig Dowdy Mary & John Doyle Meredith & Matthew Doyle John DuVal Vivian Ebhogiaye Jennifer & Donald Edwards Alison & Joe English Erin & Jason Essary Teresa & Phil Essary

Jennifer Ethridge Susan Eviston Kristy & Kirk Famularo Hannah & Troy Ferguson Kristi & Brendan Ferrick Wynne & Dan FitzPatrick Janice & Archibald Fortune Jennifer & Steele Fortune Clarel & Richard Fowler Jean & Adrien Freeman Cheryl Fuller Valerie & Edward Gadrix Christine & Chip Gandy Alice & Larry Gantt Susan & Dean Gendron Judy & Frank Gerken Jennifer & Mark Gibson Hamilton & Susan Giles Caroline & Jonathan Godbey Karen & Patrick Greaber Melissa & Greg Greene Mary Greene Allyson & Michael Greene Lynda & Johnny Gresham Margaret & Robert Griffin Kathleen Ralph & David Grimland Jenny & Boyd Guy Lamar Hale Kelley & Phillip Hamilton Julie & William Hampton Mikaela & Timothy Handy Ellen & Scott Harward Christi & Gustav Hattingh Jenny Haynes Carly & Calvin Hensler Mary & Michael Herrmann Kristen & Bryan Hill Bonnie Holler Elizabeth & Jeff Horner Tracy Hoskins Meredith & Greg Howard Joan & Larry Huelsman Patti & Ron Humphrey Christin & Joe Hutchinson Kay & David Hynes Cathy & Doug Irvine EB & Matt Jackson Amy & Jonathan James Clarence Jasper Billie & Tom Jayroe Lynn & William Johns Gini & Brad Johnson Clifford Jones Debra & Lindsay Jones Andrea & Paul Jones Trent Jones Stacey & Ronald Kahill Roman Karp Summer & Clifford Kazmarek Zeynep & Kenny Kelani Lisa & Glenn Kelly Hannah & Sam Kendrick Ji Hee & Andrew Kim Mindy & Lex Kim Clara & Paul Kim Dave Klinger Kiesa & Larry Knotts Diane & Jeremy Kopkas Bob & Pat Kraft Elise & Alex Kramer Gloria & David Krohnert Cindy & David Kruger Sherry & Scott Lambert Lori & Greg Lathem Carol & Jim Lathem Nicole & Thomas Lillis Julie & Jeffrey Linde

John & Stacey Lipscomb Agustina Tanutama & Vantono Lo Mary & Carl LoPresti Lisa Lusk Melissa Lynn June & Andrew MacLellan Alice & Scott MacLellan Ann Maidment Susan & John Majzun Lee & Thom Mallon Sue & Townsell Marshall Michelle & Marcus Martin Diane & Richard Massey Margaret & William Mastbrook David & Jill Mayer Melissa & David McBride Charlotte McCloskey Sean McConnell Lisa & Scott McCrary Kelly Morrison & Randy McCray Rebecca & Thomas McCrorie Gabe McGehee Cameron & Michael McIntosh Susan & Rob Mickler Catherine & Rob Milam Jenny & Rich Miller Allison & Ronald Milligan Kacey & Brandt Modlin Deana & Brian Moehler Kathryn & Ryan Monette Chaneta Montoban Cynthia & William Moultrie Mary Lou & Mike Musulin Beth & Dan Neumann Ebony & Antonio Nichols Lauren & Dragos Nour Sarah & Robert Null Shirley & John Oatis Christine & Shane O'Connor Elizabeth & Kevin O'Donnell Morolake & Ademola Ogundele Heather & Sloan Oliver Heather & Ken O'Neill Nancy & Michael Ostergard Stacey & Eddie Ostervold Gema & David Franklin Owen Lani Stansell Owens Stacie & Luis Pacheco Michael Palicia Deb & Brett Papenhagen Atusha & Nilesh Patel Judy & Kirk Pearce Nicole & Joe Pearson Trisha & Kahn Peterson Alice & John Philip Katies & Andrew Phillips Jean & Roy Phillips Holly & John Pilger William & Karen Poe Kristen & Drew Posey Jean & Terry Poulsen Ninetta Powell Russell Prevost Susan & Daniel Prout Regina Ordaz & Warren Puy Arena Suzanne & Matthew Quinlan Anna & Miguel Quintero Laura & Jose Quiza Caroline Rault Carol & Harold Reeve Alexandra & Michael Rhea Aline & Leonardo Roberto Lisa & Eli Robinson Johanna & Glenn Robinson Susan & Thomas Rogers Laura & Bill Rosich Michele & James Rosich

Heather & Craig Ross Lisa & Darren Ross Jakathryn Ross Judy & Jeff Rothwell Kelly & Matthew Rothwell Marybeth & Andrew Rubinacci Victoria Rudd Erica & Chad Ruff Margaret & Patrick Ryan Macey & Manuel Salazar Lisa & David Sauls Leslie & Cindy Saunders Kitty & Alfred Sauve Samantha Schoenfeld Alexandra & James Schulz Tiffany & Taylor Schwartz AnneMarie & Brian Scully Lynne & Alan Segars Katie & Buzz Sentell Joyce & Jack Sentell Shannon & Doris Servaes Susan & Paul Severin Smriti Sahore & Rajesh Sharma Carolina & Bryan Shaw Lisa & Mark Sheffield Tylan Shultz Luda & Paulo Silva Gina Silverio Nylsa Smallwood Allyson & Shannon Smallwood Nichole & Spencer Smith Keith & Pat Smithberger Joana Souza Lizabeth Sparks Martha & Charles Sparrow Missy & Chuck Sparrow Carol & Doug Sperry Jane & Donald Stafford Beulah & Rudi Strydom Linda & Al Surfus Deanne & Steven Swanson Susan & Ronald Talbot Linda Thomason Raegan & David Thorp Viola & Robert Thun Ken Torbett Cynthia Gozzola & Mark Torre Elizabeth & Albert Turner Stephanie & John Underwood Maria Valdo Rachel & Joel Vanderpol Smitha Kurian & Roshan Vengazhiyil Gina & Chris Vicknair Julia & Juan Villarreal Leta & Tom Virant Chi Mei Lee & Chung Ngai Wai Teri & Douglas Walker Angela & James Watterson Sheila & Brent Weitnauer Elena & Jeff Wesley June & Donald Wexler Dawn & Cary Wiley Emily & Jack Williams John Williams Joan & Rodger Williams Stephanie & Scott Williams Ellonia & Delroy Willis Christopher Wood Emily & Charles Wright Susan & Robert Wright Sharon & Jerry Yelverton Renee Younes Gail & David Young Debbie & Rick Zabor Stanley & Andrea Zawko Annette & David Zerbe Karan & Ronald Zielke

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Grandparents

GIFTS AND THEIR GRANDCHILDREN Clare & Gene Allen Virginia Miller ‘22 Sherra & Henry Barton William Silverio ‘23 Josephine & John Beall James McIntosh ‘27 Leighton McIntosh ‘24 Elaine & William Bennett Mary Alston Bennett ‘30 Will Bennett ‘25 Barbara & James Bennett, Jr. Kaitlin Bennett ‘26 Dottie & Tate Bradford Valerie Bradford ‘26 Henry Bradford ‘22 Mabel & Barnard Bridges Addison Bridges ‘28 Myra & Gary Brock Bentleigh Brock ‘29 Laura & Stanley Brubaker Charles Brubaker ‘23 Linda & Ted Burba Eva Burba ‘24 Elisa Burba ‘21 Janell & Scott Calvert Hunter Calvert ‘29 Avery Calvert ‘26 Charley Weeks ‘27 Maggie Weeks ‘25 Barbara & Alan Campbell Campbell Harris ‘30 Rosalee & Ken Campbell Joey Campbell ‘27 Kay & Jack Cantrell Madison Gant ‘21 Becky & Tommy Carter Caroline Smallwood ‘23 Joan & John Childs Mathis Coutu ‘29 Suzy & James Cierzniak Caitlin Foster ‘22 Jennie & Cecil Clifton Henry Clifton ‘30 Charlotte Clifton ‘27 Theresa & Allan Connell Sean Greene ‘29 Mary Kate Greene ‘26 Faye & Charles Davenport Olivia Johnston ‘24 Emily Johnston ‘21 Linda & Roger de Don Daniel Rosich ‘27 Jeanine & Jimmy DeVenny Avery C. Williams ‘21 Martha DeYarman Henry DeYarman ‘27

Mary & John Doyle Liam Doyle ‘21 Karen & Doug Dye Trace Trzeciak ‘27 Teresa & Phil Essary Harper Essary ‘29 Susan Eviston Hannah Leerssen ‘24 Joshua Leerssen ‘20 Janice & Archibald Fortune Nancy Fortune '20 Jean & Adrien Freeman Kara Freeman ‘19 Pattie & Joseph T. Frierson Parker Rose Cooper '30 Andria & John Garbis Lily Kate Bell '27 Olivia Bell ‘30 Judy & Frank Gerken Bradley Buck '20 Gail & Joseph Godfrey Vivian Kazmarek ‘ 30 Ansley Kazmarek ‘27 Mary Greene Sean Greene ‘29 MaryKate Greene ‘26 Lynda & Johnny Gresham Jaclyn Johns ‘23 Kathleen Ralph & David Grimland Hannah Leerssen ‘24 Joshua Leerssen ‘20 Lamar Hale Ava Slimp ‘23 Robert K. Hall Millena Chaves ‘30 Gayle & Jerry Headrick Eli Jones ‘29 Noah Jones ‘24 Sandra & Dwight Hefner Bentleigh Brock ‘29 Karen & Alan Heinz Kelsey Stephens ‘29 Hayes Stephens ‘27 Sherry & Gary Hensley Taylor Burton ‘22 Isaac Burton ‘20 Bonnie Holler Katherine Contrucci ‘23 Joan & Larry Huelsman Addison Bridges ‘28 Patricia & Ron Humphrey Chelsea Callis ‘24 Deborah & John Hurst David Deaderick ‘20 Anderson Deaderick ‘24 Johnny Deaderick ‘27 Maggie Johnson ‘27

Rosalinda & Chester Husted Kellen Husted ‘30 Kay & David Hynes Emmaline Rault ‘23 Cathy and Doug Irvine Aubrey Irvine ‘30 Clarence Jasper, Sr. Lyric Nichols ‘24 Pat & Bob Kraft Andrew Petroff ‘29 Gracie Petroff ‘26 Morgan Petroff ‘24 Gloria & David Krohnert Andrea Krohnert ‘26 Carol & Jim Lathem Ryan Lathem ‘23 Mary & Carl LoPresti Kathryn Ferris ‘23 June & Andrew MacLellan Ryan MacLellan ‘24 Ann Maidment Elizabeth Grey Bozza ‘25 Susan & John Majzun Mason Prevost ‘26 Parker Prevost ‘24 Sue & Townsell Marshall Drew Marshall ‘23 Charlotte McCloskey Lena Lobree ‘29 Lily Lobree ‘26 Mary & James McCollough Katie McCullough ‘20 Marcia & Charles McLarty Charlie Jacobs ‘27 Mary McWhorter Mason Prevost ‘26 Parker Prevost ‘24 Diane & Randy Mickler Mason Mickler ‘27 Drew Mickler ‘23 Mary Lou & Mike Musulin Benjamin Besselink ‘30 Annette Nelson Mike Barker ‘25 Matt Barker ‘30 Susan & Carter Noland Hannah Mobley ‘28 Harrison Mobley ‘26 Judy & Kirk Pearce McKenna Calvo ‘28 Jean & Roy Phillips Landon Hallmark ‘25 Jean & Terry Poulsen Michael Reed ‘24 Ninetta Powell Brynn Bolton ‘30 Brayden Bolton ‘23

Russell Prevost Mason Prevost ‘26 Parker Prevost ‘24 Carol & Harold Reeve Meghan Shultz ‘24 Kay & Max Reiboldt Porter Reiboldt ‘29 Hudson Reiboldt ‘27 Paula & Earl Rice Coleman Boyd ‘19 Laura & Bill Rosich Daniel Rosich ‘27 Dianne & Robert Ross Ryan Marie Ross ‘28 Judy & Jeff Rothwell David Rothwell ‘27 Andrew Rothwell ‘24 Joyce & Jack Sentell, Sr. Grant Sentell ‘28 Nina & Brandon Shields Brynn Bolton ‘30 Braydon Bolton ‘23 Lizabeth Sparks Nathan Sparks ‘26 Martha & Charles Sparrow Jackson Sparrow ‘26 Shelby Sparrow ‘24 Judy & Bill Spell Henry Alarcon ‘28 Ellie Alarcon ‘24 Samuel Alarcon ‘21 Ethan Spell ‘21 Carol & Doug Sperry Blythe Mitchell ‘21 Debra & Bryan Stansell Eden Stansell ‘23 Linda & Al Surfus Ava Michael ‘24 Libby Michael ‘22 Susan & Ronald Talbot Anna Vicknair ‘25 Sarah Vicknair ‘23 Jack R. Tarter Lillian Rowley ‘24 Ken Torbett Georgi Becker ‘29 Kernan Webb Anthony Webb ‘26 June & Donald Wexler Ryan Trent ‘30 Matthew Trent ‘26 Pam & James Williams Ella Grace Phillips ‘29 Joan & Rodger Williams Patrick Ryan ‘23 Sharon & Jerry Yelverton Lauren Yelverton ‘20 Renee Younes Olivia Bell ‘30 Lily Kate Bell ‘27

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Twenty YEAR LEGACY

Prior to the start of the 2017-2018 school year, art teacher Bette Cardell was approached by Mr. Callis with a request: design and create a 20th anniversary commemorative art project in which all students and faculty would be able to participate.

Mrs. Cardell took Mr. Callis’s suggestion of “dream big” to heart, and within a few weeks she had sketched preliminary drawings for an eagle sculpture that would be mounted on the front of the Academy building on the main campus.

“When I showed my idea to Mr. Callis he said, ‘this is really ambitious, but I think we can do it,’” said Mrs. Cardell. “Each student is a part of this legacy project.”

The students were excited about the project from day one. Mrs. Cardell prepared a video for them that explained the scope of the work and the building process. Her sketches turned into a full-sized, scaled drawing, followed by construction of a small model, and finally a consultation with a professional welder.

“When I unrolled the large drawing at chapel, the lower school students gave me a big ‘whoa,’ which I really needed,” she said. “I needed that enthusiasm. There were many mysteries to this project, but I had confidence that God would see us through and help the many minds working on this.”

From junior kindergarten through 12th grade, every student, faculty, and staff member was invited to make one or more of the 7,000 feathers needed to cover the eagle’s metal frame. Fifth grade students volunteered to come in early to help cut out plain feather shapes for classes to use throughout the day. Using toothbrushes, forks, and fingers, students transformed the plain pieces of clay into life-like eagle feathers, and carved their first names onto the back. Next the feathers had to be fired, glazed and attached to the frame.

Copper was used for the eagle’s beak and talons.

In May, the sculpture was successfully installed on the front of DeVore Hall where it is visible to all who enter MBCA’s doors. The finished product is a glorious tribute to the Academy’s 20 years of sustained excellence.

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Vivian Lovett: A TRIBUTE In August of 1998 something wonderful happened: A faithful, fearless, and loving leader took on the role as Mt. Bethel Christian Academy’s first Head of School. And though Mt. Bethel is much bigger than any one person, it is impossible to think of anyone who shaped the Academy’s path more than Mrs. Vivian Lovett.

Vivian Lovett

When MBCA’s founder, Darren DeVore, approached then-senior pastor, Dr. Randy Mickler, about the possibility of starting the academy, Mrs. Lovett was the director of the Mt. Bethel UMC Preschool. Given her proximity and expertise, she was quickly tapped for advice on how to start a school. In short order, Mrs. Lovett transitioned from school advisor to Head of School, a role she held for ten years, before assuming the role of Lower School Principal. Educational leadership is a role fraught with instability, but Mrs. Lovett defied those odds, enjoying a long and distinguished career.

Mrs. Lovett began her teaching career in Augusta, GA, in 1971. As a young, eager teacher placed in an over-crowded classroom of 34 first graders where de-segregation had finally taken hold, Ms. Cook, as she was known then, dove headfirst into what would become her life’s greatest passion.

Before the next school year began, Ms. Cook married a young man named William Lovett. Although she and William would go on to welcome two sons and four grandchildren, her commitment to education never waned.

She worked tirelessly for 20 years to develop curriculum, to hire teachers, to develop operational policies and procedures, to recruit parents and students and, most importantly, to instill confidence in the East Cobb community that Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is a school of excellence.

Vivian Lovett will never be replaced. The uniqueness of MBCA is largely attributable to her leadership and hard work. Her impact on MBCA, its students, its educational philosophy, its families, its teachers, and the East Cobb community will be eternal, and Mrs. Lovett will receive the eternal reward she so richly deserves. Her love of children and her work on their behalf at MBCA will impact generations to come.

Mrs. Lovett, we thank you for your love and your leadership.

God called you to serve MBCA when you were most needed, and thousands of students and their families will be forever grateful you answered that call.

Questions? Please contact Jackie Grasty, Director of Alumni Relations, at jackie.grasty@mtbethelchristian.org.

Alumni

ASSOCIATION When Mt. Bethel Christian Academy celebrated the graduation of its first senior class in 2018, the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Alumni Association was born.

The Alumni Association is a special affinity group focused on connecting MBCA graduates through social, professional, educational, and service-based events in East Cobb and beyond.

To be a member of the Alumni Association, students must have completed 8th grade at MBCA between 2005-2017 and attended high school elsewhere. All upper school students who complete 12th grade at MBCA are considered members of the Alumni Association. Alumni are encouraged to keep in touch, so please visit the Alumni section of the MBCA website to update contact information on file with the Office of Alumni Relations.

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

Whether looking for a new job or seeking advice from others, this group is a great resource.

Because MBCA graduates attend colleges and join programs around the world, the Alumni Association uses social media to connect and communicate. Please follow the official Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Alumni Association page on Facebook!

The Academy brightens when former students come back and say hello! In August, many alumni attended a college send-off cookout at the main campus. These talented young men and women understand the MBCA mission and experience better than anyone, making them powerful ambassadors.

To all Mt. Bethel Christian Academy alumni, best of luck! You are equipped with a rock-solid foundation of faith, a love of learning, a powerful network of prayer warriors, and an extensive cheering section. The MBCA family looks forward to celebrating the many milestones and achievements of your lives. Thank you for being a part of the Mt. Bethel legacy.

“ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.

And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.�

Hebrews 12:1

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