Rio Report Winter 2023

RIO REPORT A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF RIO LINDO ADVENTIST ACADEMY

Winter 2023

ALUMNI DAY 2024 APRIL 6!

60 YEARS LATER & RIO PLANS FOR MANY MORE

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2023 RECAP

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A Message From THE PRINCIPAL Dear Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Families and Friends, My name is Mekey Lepulu, and it is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the principal of Rio Lindo Adventist Academy for the past three school years. As we reflect on the journey of the past 60 years, I am inspired by the transformative impact this institution has had on the lives of over 4,700 students that have received their diploma from this sacred place.

Rio Lindo has stood as the boarding school for the Northern California Conference of SeventhDay Adventists (NCC) since 1962, evolving and adapting to the changing times. Our teaching and support staff have been the backbone of our success, continually dedicating themselves to the growth and development of each student. The courses we offer have transformed to meet the dynamic challenges of today, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for tomorrow’s world and the world to come.

Throughout these decades of change and growth, one steadfast principle has remained unchanged - our commitment to educating the whole child, and nurturing their mind, body, and spirit. We believe that a holistic education is the key to shaping individuals who will contribute meaningfully to society.

Allow me to share a poignant quote from Ellen G. White, emphasizing the significance of Christian education: “True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being and with the whole period of existence possible to man. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come.”

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we invite you to join us in reflecting on the rich tapestry of memories, achievements, and the lives touched by Rio Lindo. Your support has been invaluable, and we are immensely grateful for the enduring connection we share with each one of you.

In the spirit of unity and gratitude, we look forward to continued collaboration and growth in the years to come. To ensure the continued legacy of Adventist education at Rio Lindo, we are seeking support for a dormitory remodel and ongoing student scholarships. Your generous contributions play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students.

If you would like to contribute to our mission, please consider making a donation to support our dormitory remodel and student scholarships. You can find more information on page 13 and can make a donation on our dedicated “Giving” page by visiting riolindo.org/how-to-give.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Rio Lindo Adventist Academy family and for your commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders.

In His Service,

Mekey Lepulu

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CONTENTS RIO NEWS & UPDATES

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CAMPUS UPDATES Find out what projects have been happening on campus lately and how Rio is working to protect itself from wildfires.

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LIFE AT RIO IN 2023 Get a glimpse into what its like to be a student at Rio right now.

ALUMNI INFO

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HOMECOMING 2023 RECAP Alumni from the past 60 years returned to Rio to reflect on memories and catch up on life with their classmates.

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ALUMNI HOMECOMING DAY 2024 Save the date for Rio’s alumni reunion on April 6!

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ALUMNI & STAFF AT REST

SUPPORT RIO

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WAYS TO SUPPORT RIO See ways you can give to help us continue providing a home away from home for teens for years to come.

PHOTOGRAPHY Nick Sigler, Rika Meyer, Josh Warren, Westin Boles

EDITORS Nick Sigler, V.P. of Marketing and Enrollment Becky Renslow, Event Coordinator

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NEWS & UPDATES

MORE THAN MAINTAINING - IMPROVING

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LD pipes or aging cabinetry are generally not exciting to talk about. However, maintenance of these items is critical to operate Rio’s facility which in turn allows the faculty to continue welcoming students each year as they learn about Jesus, develop independence, and make life-long friends. As Rio Lindo enters its 62nd year, it’s valuable to introduce the team that keeps our facilities functioning and the most recent improvements that continue to make Rio the successful institution it has been since its beginnings.

With such talented and dedicated alumni, Rio did not have to look very far to find its new maintenance director. Tobi Lizzi is a second generation alumnus in the class of 2012. After high school, he volunteered at Rio for a year as a task force worker in maintenance. Most recently, he served as the maintenance director at Milo Adventist Academy. He is excited to be back on campus and help Rio do for other students what it did for him. “It’s fulfilling to give back to a place that changed me for the better in only one short year. I can’t imagine the difference it would have made after four years,” Lizzi said.

Even though most students probably can’t identify him, Jim Renslow spends his days working quietly behind the scenes doing everything from repairing sinks in the dorms, to remodeling faculty houses, to solving major electrical issues, and monitoring Rio’s drinking water system. Jim is Rio’s longest serving employee in its history and still doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty after 37 years. Principal John Collins hired Jim in 1986 after Rio’s shop teacher Bob Calkins recommended him for the job. Calkins had taught Jim Industrial Arts as a high schooler, he knew that he would be a huge asset to Rio’s maintenance team. Jim’s skillset and deep dedication to spending his life serving our school community has been instrumental in maintaining the infrastructure for over half of Rio’s existence.

Maintenance support staff help to keep things operating smoothly across the various areas of campus. Rio has one additional full time maintenance staff member, Herbert Rivas, a part time vehicle maintenance staff member, Andrew Renslow, and a part time groundskeeper, Walker Lepulu.

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SOME OF THE PROJECTS FROM THE PAST FIVE YEARS AT RIO • Administration building lobby remodel • Electronic entrance gate installed (built by our metals class) • New roofs on dorms plus other school buildings • Solar system installed & electrical system upgrades • Commercial grade generator to ensure consistent power on campus • Cafeteria dining hall floor refinished, new dining tables, and dish washing room remodeled.

• Athletic field graded, new sprinklers and sod installed, and a new fence.

• Purchase of backhoe and skid steer. A scissor lift donated by an alumnus • Purchase of a school bus • Gym refresh with new paint, team chairs, and training equipment • All faculty home exteriors painted • New modern furniture in Student Center and dorm lobbies

A current project in the works - a long term plan to repave all of Rio’s roads began in 2017 with the main loop around campus. The final phase will include upper faculty hill and the entrance road leading up to the front gate from where the county road ends. The paving will be completed in spring 2024.

Rio’s maintenance team, administration, and school board are strategically and intentionally planning for Rio’s long term infrastructure needs.

We intend for Rio to continue to be a safe home to serve the students of Northern California and beyond for many years to come.

The Northern CA Conference is committed to continue supporting Rio’s mission. “Rio has been a blessing to young people seeking a Christian education for over 60 years! The NCC has been proud to support this fine institution from its inception. Over the last two years, the conference has utilized special project funds to assist specifically with the upcoming dorm renovation project in addition to its regular subsidy. This represents a total of over $1,000,000. I hope these funds will encourage alumni, church members, and friends to significantly support Rio and its stellar educational ministry” says NCC President Marc Woodson.

As you can see, there’s lots happening at Rio! If you’d like to learn more, reach out to us at info@ riolindo.org.

ATHLETIC FIELD NAMED IN HONOR OF BELOVED TEACHER AND COACH

On Alumni Weekend 2022, a sundown vespers service led to a surprise athletic field dedication in honor of former history teacher and coach, Lynny Chapman. Mr. Chapman retired from teaching after 34 years educating students at Rio. To honor Mr. Chapman’s legacy and his dedication to thousands of Rio students over the years, the RLAA school board voted to name our athletic field after him as he has spent decades coaching various sports teams on that very field. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a sundown worship on the athletic field on the evening of Alumni Day and then surprised Mr. Chapman with the new field sign. Several alumni spoke about how Mr. Chapman had touched their lives and he was presented with dozens of handwritten cards from current students letting him know the impact he’s had on them.

Mr. Chapman is still involved at Rio on a daily basis as he can’t imagine not being around the students.

(Newly paved road to faculty hill & gate built by metals class.)

(New gym equipment & new furniture in the Student Center)

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Above: The original science lab. Below: The new lab.

Above: Demolition of the old lab. Below: The new lab in use

SCIENCE LAB REMODEL FUNDED BY GENEROUS DONORS We want to thank the generous donations from the following donors for making the renovation of our science lab possible. The new lab features seamless flooring to make it easier to keep clean, bright LED lighting to increase safety, and new workstations for flexible size group projects. The new, modern space will allow Rio students to continue to experience the world of science through hands-on learning for years to come.

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Anne Duckett Gilbert Nye Mike Hutton Archie Tonge Education Fund Gottfried Fritz Miller Survivers Trust Brad Benson Greg Steel Nancy McCoy-Wearner Briana Toelke Hank Yu-Han Chen Nancy Stephens Bryan Breckenridge Jason Burghart Neil Allen Charlotte Tuuk Gampu Jeffrey Hughes Northern Ca Conf. of SDA’s Cheryl Bechard John Adams Rae Lee Cheryl Sutton Julie Hubbard Raymond Holm Colonial Park Inc. Karen Murcia Rhonda Lewis David Krussow Karen Ronk Rick Williams Denise Chrowl Kathryn Anderson Russell Etchell Dennis Plubell Kathy Galvan Sandra Nixon Don Roth Kimberly Campbell Seraphie Allen Donna Anderson Laura Winkle Steve Miller Donna Stretter Laurie Parson Steven Johnson Edwin Moore Lester Tong Susan Lewis Eileen Gemmell Lily Mapes Tim and Andria Graham Ella Cornell Linda Tigner-Weekes Valerie Williams Eric Dunbar Lisa Hogan Vicky Fuller Eric Eslinger Loritha McDuffie Warren Comulada Eugene Borg Lynden Chapman Wayne Mathe Gabe Austin Marianne Etchell-Allen Galen Millard Fillmore Marlo Waters Gary Butka Mary Anne Dorchuck Gerri Smith Meredith Jobe

Thank You!

FIRE SAFETY AT RIO LINDO

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OMMUNITIES on the west coast have dealt with increasingly severe wildfires over the past six years. The Kincade Fire of 2019 came dangerously close to Rio, burning all the way to the hills northeast of boys beach.

How Rio is proactively protecting itself against the next wildfire monitoring it on the day of the burn. Our campus benefited from this carefully managed fire prevention by reducing wildfire fuels on the slope adjacent to our school buildings.

Since then, Rio has purchased brush clearing equipment that makes quick work of mowing tall weeds and brush each spring to prepare for fire season.

(Above: The Kincade Fire burnt incredibly close to Rio.)

After experiencing an evacuation of our campus from that fire, Rio knew that fire safety needed to be a top priority. An additional alarming experience occurred in 2021 when arsonists lit a dozen fires in the hills around Healdsburg, including one ignited right outside Rio’s entrance gate. Praise the Lord that He placed a Rio staff member in the right place at the right time to see the fire immediately after being lit so it could be extinguished.

We are blessed with 360 acres of beautiful wild land here at Rio Lindo, but it is too much for us to maintain on our own with our limited resources. Administration worked with Fire Forward, a non-profit organization, to plan a controlled burn on our campus. After more than a year of planning, in June 2022 we welcomed a dozen lo- (Above: Photos of controlled burn at Rio in June 2022.) cal fire organizations to campus to conduct a prescribed burn. The 11 acre burn was conducted on the hillside Another way that our campus is becoming safer is on the north side of campus from Church Park all the because one of the top priorities of Sonoma County way west past the girls dorm. Hand crews prepared the and Healdsburg’s Community Wildfire Prevention area prior to the burn and there were a dozen teams plan is the removal of arundo donax, (an invasive giant reed) growing along the Russian River. The Healdsburg Arundo Removal Project is focusing on a five mile stretch of riverbed starting in the north at Digger’s Bend known as the “The Point” to the Rio community.

The Russian Riverkeeper organization received a state grant and is fundraising the remaining portion of the cost of the project. Thanks to these gifts, Rio was able to enroll in the project to have the arundo removed along the riverbank of our property at no cost. The work began in the Fall of 2023.

(Above: Map of the controlled burn zone from June 2022.)

To read more about this project, click below: “Crews work to eradicate invasive flammable arundo canes from the Russian River”

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LIFE AT RIO IN 2023

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CHURCH LEADERS NOW>>>

USIC has always been part of my family, my school, and my church,” states Annie Moravetz, the worship leadership teacher. It’s this ideology that inspired her to launch a class focused on the use of music as a more prominent means of worship.

Annie has been teaching at Rio for two and half years, focused primarily on ESL and Spanish. Yet when she arrived on campus, there was some music offered during church and vespers, but finding time for volunteers to practice and plan was difficult with the busy schedule indicative of a boarding school making it inconsistent. She continues, “I approached the administration to see if I could offer a class that would remedy that situation.” The principal agreed it would be a valuable part of Rio’s program and so the worship leadership class was born.

While in high school at a sister boarding school in Georgia, Annie participated in a program that instructed on how to lead worship. With this background Annie has been helping to ensure music is a consistent and powerful part of the worship experience.

“Music is a great way for everyone to be involved in worship instead of just constantly receiving. Music invites people to participate in the experience,” she affirms.

The change in the students and their confidence has been something that keeps this class popular. “I see the leaders in the groups actually leading, making choices, and working together as a worship team. And then the exciting part is the glimpse we get of them leading outside of school, beyond Rio. We get to start that here,” Annie glows.

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Music is a great way for everyone to be involved in worship instead of just constantly receiving. Music invites people to participate in the experience.

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She continues, “I love it when my past students tell me, ‘I miss worship leadership, I’m having withdrawals from your class’.” Several times, alumni from the class have come back and joined in with leading worship at church. It makes Annie feel purpose. “When I see them leading out in their own college churches or home churches, I feel so proud of them and know that they are the leadership of the church right now.”

A FISHY INTEREST Early this school year, a couple of boys were talking to industrial arts teacher Mr. Renslow about how they’d never fished before. Since we have river access right here on our campus, Mr. Renslow loaned the boys his fishing poles so they could go try it sometime. The next weekend, the two boys walked down to the river together and started learning how to fish. Word spread and quickly after, others began joining in on these fishing trips.

Stay up to date with Rio by following us online on : Instagram @riolindoacademy, Facebook and YouTube.

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They enjoy this hobby so much that one member, McKinley, thought it would be fun to try to make a fishing lure in woodshop class. He’d get to have fun making it and then get to have fun seeing it in action. Sadly the lure he made only got a few casts in before it got snagged and lost in the water. He was very proud of his handmade lure, especially the movement it made. This unofficial fishing club consists of six fishermen who enjoy fishing because it is a way to enjoy nature while spending quality time together. They try to go fishing just about every weekend or whenever they have the time.

Mr. Chapman still helping coach.

Where does he get all his energy?!

SPARTAN TEAMS FALL: Girls JV Volleyball, Girls Varsity Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Girls Flag Football, Boys Flag Football

OUR FLAGS FLY HIGH

IO’S Athletic Director Kevin Hardesty was continually impressed by this year’s Lady Spartans flag football team’s behavior, sportsmanship and skills on and off the field. “They are so positive towards each other, have good sportsmanship, and just have fun together. This is even true when things are not going our way. Their attitude towards each other, the other team, and coaches doesn’t change even if they are losing. They stayed positive and supportive of each other. They don’t give up on the game, and they don’t give up on each other. Our players are special and we are so blessed to have them on our campus. ”

SPRING: Girls Soccer, Boys Volleyball. *New for Spring 2024 - Boys Baseball*

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WINTER: Girls JV Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys JV Basketball, Boys Varsity Basketball

Not only did our athletes make us proud, but they also impressed players and parents from a local public high school when they were able to play their team for the first time ever as Analy High School formed their first girls flag football team this year. (Read the article HERE). As more and more schools look at how to improve safety in sports for student athletes, perhaps Rio will have a chance to share their positivity and great attitudes with a wider audience in the near future.

Rio students who play on a sports team each year

Rio’s annual Flag Football Tournament was also featured in the local news this fall. Click below to read about how this weekend each October is about so much more than just football! (Article - Decades old flag football tournament brings seventh-day adventists to Healdsburg)

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Rio Lindo Adventist Academy was recently ranked

#2/456 for the Most Diverse

Private High School in California

Number of Alumni

Niche.com ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

UC ACCEPTANCE RATE FOR RIO APPLICANTS

#1

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current staff who are alumni

Top 10%

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[ LEARN MORE HERE ]

To see our full staff directory visit our website HERE.

in Sonoma County in California

Mark Tamanaha, Math & Science Teacher - ‘99 Annalee Beagle, Social Studies Teacher - ‘04 Andrew Renslow, Industrial Arts Teacher - ‘04 Becky Renslow, Special Event Planner - ‘05 Tobi Lizzi, Maintenance Director - ‘12 Josh Carpio, Food Services - ‘12 Molli Creason, Asst. Girls Dean - ‘16

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ALUMNI 2023 RECAP

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IO’S 60th Homecoming Day on April 15th, 2023 was a wonderful day as former students, faculty, and friends gathered to share memories. The speaker for Sabbath morning was Pastor Curtis Church. He was the boy’s dean from 1966-1969 and again in 1972-73. He has also been a principal and was the boy’s dean at Monterey Bay Academy in the 80’s. After his time as a dean, he was the pastor at the Mountain View SDA Church for many years. They were blessed by his message. Scholarships in memory of Walter & Gladys Will and Roger Holm were also presented to current Rio students.

After visiting over lunch provided by Rio, classmates met together in various rooms on campus to share stories and laughs, and to catch each other up on their lives.

View more pics of Homecoming Day 2023 on our Facebook page.

Learn more about next year’s Homecoming by turning the page >>>>>

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Alumni, former students, and staff are invited!

SCHEDULE PREVIEW 9:00 am

Registration

10:30 am

Worship in music with the music department

11:00 am

Church

12:30 pm Lunch provided by Rio Lindo (gym) 1:45 pm

Honor class meetings

8:00 pm

Basketball Games Rio Varsity vs. Rio Alumni

HIS YEAR THE HONOR CLASSES ARE THOSE ENDING IN 4 AND 9.

If you are a member of an honor class, and would like to volunteer to coordinate your class’ reunion, please email us at alumni@RioLindo.org.

Class Organizers Needed: » 1964 – Volunteer needed. » 1969 – Volunteer needed. » 1974 – Rachel Hale. rach5574@aol.com » 1979 – Volunteer needed. » 1984 – Volunteer needed. » 1989 – Volunteer needed.

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1994 – Volunteer needed.

1999 – Volunteer needed.

2004 – Volunteer needed.

2009 – Volunteer needed.

2014 – Volunteer needed.

2019 – Volunteer needed.

Information for the day will be available on our website at RioLindo.org/alumni-weekend For any alumni questions or updates, please email alumni@riolindo.org.

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WANT TO ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL TRAILS AT RIO WHILE SUPPORTING A GOOD CAUSE? Join us for our Trail Run on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

• There are 5k and 10k courses available.

• This event is a fundraiser for our athletic department.

• Learn more and register at RioLindo.org/trailrun

ONE OF MAMA PRIDE’S GIRLS Our girls dorm club is fundraising this year by selling t-shirts to honor our much-loved former dean Sandy “Mama” Pride, for whom the dorm is named (Pride Hall). One of the goals of the fundraiser is to install a commemorative plaque in the lobby honoring the deep love she had for the hundreds of girls she “mothered” during her time at Rio. In addition, the girls club has dreams of transforming the fenced in backyard of the dorm to be a relaxing outdoor space for the girls to spend time in. If you are interested in purchasing a “One of Mama Pride’s” t-shirt once available, please complete this interest form HERE. You’ll be notified when they are available. You can pick up your shirt on Alumni Day or we are researching ways to make shipping available.

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— Rio Needs You —

WAYS TO GIVE

>>>STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Help change a student’s life.

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N Monday, August 14, 2023, after discussing with her husband Jeremy and exhausting all other possibilities, Elizabeth Durham called Rio Lindo Adventist Academy to see if there was any chance of enrolling their son Lucas for the upcoming school year. This was just four days before new student orientation and the beginning of a new school year, yet the Durham family knew something had to be done differently for Lucas.

The previous year, after moving from Oregon to Nevada, Lucas had enrolled in a home study course. “Of course he liked just getting up and being able to get a few things done for school but at the core, he was really lonely,” Elizabeth recalls. While the Durham family tried a few options, nothing was working out until Elizabeth and Jeremy were talking about their situation one Sabbath afternoon. “It was just a passing comment from my husband, but he said, ‘We should see if there is an Adventist academy he could attend.’ So on Monday, I got on the computer and then the phone to call Rio.” In faith, she called unknowing of the time crunch as the semester was to begin in a week.

After a phone call and what she deems an answer to prayer, Elizabeth says, “In hindsight, God had been working on this experience for a while. Unbeknownst to us, all of these little underlying incidents were gently nudging us towards Rio.” With motivation and fervor, they applied to Rio, not knowing the outcome and just put it in God’s hands. While shopping for dorm room and school supplies in Reno, they received the call that Lucas had been accepted and they were Riobound.

With such an accelerated process to begin classes on time, it might seem the family was dubious as to the prospect of boarding school but Elizabeth said the opposite was true. “I was not nervous or had no trepidation about Rio. I had peace that passes all understanding and so I knew this was what was best for him, what was supposed to happen,” she relates.

“Every time I see a video or a picture or talk to him on the phone, my heart… I didn’t know I could be this happy for someone else. I don’t think I have felt this much joy in my life when I see what he is experiencing.”

As they pulled on to campus, the peace she previously felt was bolstered by the faculty and staff she met. Elizabeth states, “When we got on campus, it felt like we had been holding our breath for awhile and finally were able to expel that breath and feel refreshed.

Everyone was so wonderful and accepting and everyone was happy. There is so much life and energy and joy. It’s infectious!” Throughout the new student weekend, the smiles, and hugs, it was clear the Durham family was embracing the Rio Lindo community and awakening to a new and exciting school year.

Only God could “have pulled off all that happened that week to get us to Rio Lindo, only God!

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As a semester has almost drawn to a close, the change in their son has been significant. “When Lucas was younger, he always had this carefree smile. But when we moved to where we are and were isolated, Lucas would smile but there would be no life in it.” She tearfully notes, “Now that he has been at Rio, his smile is back, his smile is alive. He’s happy, he has goals, he’s on fire. He’s just so happy.” Of all the things he has experienced, Lucas affirms that getting to know the student body and being part of a group again has been the most fulfilling.

In fact, Lucas has taken the opportunity with Chaplain Leah to take Bible studies during his free period. Elizabeth said that he had wanted to be a pastor when he was younger but the passion had waned in the last few years. He has refocused and his fire for God has reignited upon his attendance at Rio. “I think that’s the reason that he’s smiling again is that he gets to explore with other people and grow in the Lord,” Elizabeth said. “Now he has been voted class pastor and is doing Bible studies. He’s just fired up and that life is back in him.”

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From a step in faith and an unplanned phone call, a family’s life has been changed. Passions have been realized, goals reset, and a love of life renewed that had been previously dampened. God’s orchestration is perfect and we’re excited to be able to get a front row seat to see how He can move.

Rio is deeply appreciative of our alumni who give financially to our mission.

We could not continue to impact young people’s lives without your support.

Below are some specific ways you can give right now.

>>>CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Help sponsor a dorm room remodel The dorms have been well-lived in the past 60 years and our current students deserve an updated and fresh space during their time at Rio. Rio’s administration is working with a designer and contractors to begin extensive remodels in both dorms. Construction work will begin this winter with a sample room in each dorm.

Come see the sample room at Alumni Day 2024! Do you have fond memories of your specific dorm room? We are looking for donors who would like to sponsor rooms.

To see a list of more ways you can support Rio’s program and our students, visit our website at RioLindo.org/areas-of-need.

Thank you for opening your hearts so that Rio can continue providing the invaluable “Rio” experience to young people for years to come!

Your gifts to Rio are tax deductible and you can select which fund to support when submitting your donation.

<<< WAYS TO RioLindo.org/ how-to-give GIVE >>> ONLINE :

SEND A CHECK:

3200 Rio Lindo Ave Healdsburg, CA 95448

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AT REST

ALUMNI 1965

Victor Aaen 01/09/2022

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Larry Bennett 10/16/2023

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Starr Bowen Piner 05/29/2022

FORMER STAFF

1968 Michal Kachuck Sims 09/07/2023 1969

Dan Fischer 11/12/2022

RICHARD STEPHENS

1971

Robert Melendy 03/23/2022

TEACHER: English, Journalism, & Speech

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Peggy Hunter Hayes 02/06/2022

1972

Dennis McGill 06/02/2022

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Robert Palmer 01/04/2023

1974

Jim Church 06/13/2022

1983

Denice Baker 04/26/2023

1999

Julie Etchell Battles 04/27/2023

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(1976-1986)

Richard passed away at his home in Pope Valley, CA on 11/6/2022.

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Rio Lindo Adventist Academy 3200 Rio Lindo Ave Healdsburg, CA 95448 info@riolindo.org 707-431-5100