Wisconsin Academy Update, March, 2013

Christmas Pageant in Pictures

From the Development Ofoce:

WA Alumni and Friends Make The Difference

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t is with deep appreciation that at www.wisacad.org we thank those who respond-

Special thanks are in order

ed to the last WA Update and for members of the class of 1962 to our December appeal letter. who championed the sewing Wisconsin Academy continues machine project. Class mem-

WISCONSIN ACADEMY

UPDATE

Establishing Faith %uilding Committment Training for Service

UPCOMING

to provide quality Adventist edu- bers initially purchased 12 new cation, in large part due to the Pfaff machines, however with a support of its alumni and friends larger enrollment, they have ex-

March 3 Education Fair

plus the support of many church panded the project and will purcongregations Wisemen Adrian Nazario ‘1 , Kenneth Leiva ‘1 , and Francisco Campos ‘1 present gifts to Mary and Joseph, played by Andrea Fernandez ‘13, and Alec Schrenk ‘13 during Wisconsin Academy’s annual “Journey to Bethlehem” Christmas pageant held December 13 and 14, 2012.

contributing

to chase six additional machines.

April 4-6 Elementary Music Festival

the YES Financial Assistance Thank you class of 1962!

Program.

In addition to the ever pres-

April 19-21 Alumni Weekend

When a church congregation ent need for student assistance, provides YES funds for student other needs include completion

May 4 Gymnastics Home Show

assistance, Wisconsin Academy of the girls’ dorm rooms apand the Wisconsin Conference prox $50,000 , lab equipment will each provide up to $1500 for our science classes approx

May 5 Academy Day

of matching money per stuent. $3500 , a camera for marketCurrently 30 churches are par- ing/PR $2500 , new carpet for

May 11 Spring Concert

ticipating, including 6 from out the library $2500 , new carpet of state.

Some churches that for the math room $1800 , ris-

May 24-26 Graduation Weekend

lack academy-age young people ers for the music department have teamed up with a church $3000 , blinds for some of¿ce that has several. Other church- windows $450 , and printing of es have adopted sponsorships the student-authored devotional Seniors Emily Hangartner and Hannah Hubert sell dried fruit at the Jerusalem market. At over a dozen booths, visitors listened to stories, baked bread on a stick, tried on period costumes, sampled incense, etc.

for kids that lack a home church. book $200 .

Wisconsin has more than 70

If you wish to donate, make

Seventh-day Adventist church your check payable to Wisconcongregations, so there are still sin Academy and mail to: many more that can assist students through the YES Program.

Wisconsin Academy

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e’ve added five new Upon completion, students will additional transportation. The classes

to

the

cur- be able to take the FAA written plea was answered quickly and

riculum at Wisconsin Academy: test, begin Àying lessons, and in real style. We have received

Of¿ce of Development

welding, small engine repair, work towards a private pilot’s generous

N2355 Du%org Rd

ground school, drama, and gui- license. Pastor Adam Case’s us to purchase a used yellow

lowing results: President, Linda

Columbus, WI 53925

tar lessons.

President, Neil Mishleau, ’73;

donations

allowing

Christ-centered drama class has school bus in excellent condi-

Thanks to David Rawls and performed once and has more tion, and a 55-passenger motor-

Schroeder Skilton, ’70; ViceTo learn more, please call the

a generous donor, students are performances scheduled. Final- coach. An 18 passenger shuttle

Secretary, Julie Heisig Ganske, Of¿ce of Development at 920

learning stick welding with 60/10 ly, Larry Sloan is teaching doz- was also kindly donated.

’74; %oard Members, Aaron 623-3300 ext 25.

and 80/10 rods. WA alumnus, ens of guitar students. They are

%erger, ’89; Heather Rosen, ’98;

Derrick Grubbs, teaches small already performing and leading MCI DL3. It made its maiden

and Marty Castleberg, ’71. The new of¿cers are busy planning for alumni weekend to be held

Roger Dunder Director of Development

More events online at: www.wisacad.org

New and Notable at Wisconsin Academy

of¿cers is complete with the fol-

The election of new alumni

Wisconsin Academy Church pastor Adam Case and sophomore Suny Gomez teach the Hebrew alphabet to two of the over 00 visitors who attended. “Journey to Bethlehem” is a community outreach effort coordinated by Wisconson Academy Church and Wisconsin Academy.

Freshmen Nate Waagen practices welding under the direction of instructor David Rawls. Nate and six other students, along with two adults, are taking the semester-long course on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Welding is one of ¿ve new classes recently added to the curriculum.

The motorcoach is a 2000

engine repair. We still need song services.

voyage on January 9, taking the

tools and are always looking

gymnastic team to Southern Ad-

for equipment in need of re- Transportation Update

April 19-21, 2013. For details of

pair. Elder Richard Habenicht

the weekend, watch our website

teaches ground school class. help locating and purchasing

ventist University.

WA Spotlight DVDs WA Spotlight videos are now available. Ask your pastor about showing one during annoucement time at church. You can also view the most recent video spot online at www.wisacad. org. For more info, contact us at (920) 623-3300 or computers@ wisacad.org.

In September, we asked for continued X

March 2013 Vol.1 No.2

Students check out the new motorcoach moments after its arrival on campus, December 19, 2012. Thanks to generous donations, the motorcoach is providing transportation for touring groups, ¿eld trips, and outreach events.

Saraiza Perez is one of 21 students employed at The Lighthouse, the new 9, 00-sTuare-foot thrift store industry on the campus of Wisconsin Academy. The Lighthouse is one of four new industries this year.

WA Launches New Industries

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New NHS inductees Darrell Ezell ‘14, Suny Gomez ‘1 , Jared Marsh ‘1 , Madeline Miranda ‘14, Saraiza Perez, 14, Meghan Sloan ‘14, Beth Strangstalien ‘14, and Maly 9ang ‘1 .

Juniors Kamille Thompson and Madeline Miranda lead their small group in discussion time on a Tuesday evening at business manager Christine Anderson’s home. Several small groups are active on campus.

NHS Inducts 8 New Members

Students Lead Small Groups

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ndustry is ¿nding its way back

ceives 35 cents per pound on

on campus with the help of a

this material and 65 cents for

few dedicated volunteers and

crates of donated shoes to be

donors. Our four new industries

recycled. %ring your unwanted

include a thrift store, a packag-

clothing and shoes and help

Wisconsin

ing program, a clothing recycling

support our student labor force.

of the National Honor Society campus. The ¿nal project of Academy’s small groups with is integrated into our small group

program, and a vegetable farm.

This summer, the Wisconsin

n

February

sophomore

3rd, and

eight and ¿re departments. In March, junior they will act as customs of¿cials

our years ago, the Lord ship, in the breaking of bread, impressed

me

to

start and in prayers.” Each aspect in

students were inducted into the at the “Celebration of Nations” student-led small groups. Since the verse, 1 %ible teaching, 2

Academy

chapter Education Fair held on the WA then, He has blessed Wisconsin fellowship, 3 food and 4 prayer,

NHS , increasing the total to 19 the year will be catering during steady attendance. Each week, meetings.

The thrift store, named The

Academy vegetable farm will

members. Linda Rosen, keynote Alumni Weekend.

WA faculty and staff open their

Lighthouse, opened to the public

utilize over 20 acres of our land

speaker at the induction cer-

on February 11, 2013, with John

to grow crops such as zucchini,

emony, urged students to main- to continue serving their school comfortable

On the afternoon of its arrival, students enjoyed a short “test ride” to the and Annette Campbell managconference of¿ce and back. The motorcoach seats students.

Please pray for the growth of

NHS members are excited homes to provide a safe and these groups and the genuine environment

for spiritual maturity of our young

tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, and

tain high standards of academ- and community.

students to practice fellowship, people.

ing. The Lighthouse currently

squash. We plan to hire 7-10

ics, leadership, and character.

%ible study, and prayer.

New and Notable (continued)

employs 15 students who do the

students throughout the summer

NHS members are active in

sorting, arranging and footwork

for this project. Housing on cam-

community service. At Christ-

Girls’ Dorm Update

Derek Zeismer Class of ‘14 NHS Member

is found in Acts 2:42: “And they

for the store. You can support

pus is now becoming possible.

mastime, they baked and deliv-

continued

According to Marlin Miller, this endeavor with donations,

Students wishing summer em-

ered cookies to the local police

apostles’ doctrine and fellow-

ment this fall, we’re working to the next few weeks should bring gifts, or by simply stopping in

ployment can call the school of-

complete rooms in the base- great progress, but more fund- and shopping awhile.

¿ce at 920 623-3300 and leave

ment of the girls’ dorm. Funds ing is needed to see the project

their name with the registrar.

%ecause of increased enroll-

many other jobs.

have been coming in for this through to completion. project since the beginning of

The ¿ber mesh packaging program also provides piece

To donate, volunteer, or sim-

In all, around $50,000 is work for our students. The mesh

ply request info regarding the

needed before the project can be is weighed, hand-placed into pa-

vegetable farm, contact Rob

Progress has been slow, but ¿nished. Thanks to all who have per bags, sealed, and packaged

Miller at rdmiller1967@gmail.

last summer.

the drywall is scheduled to be shared the vision and helped for shipment. Eight students added to the ¿ve new rooms in meet the challenges of our rap- work in the ¿ber mesh packagearly March. Next, plumbing, idly growing student body. electrical, and cabinetry work will be completed before the ¿n-

Keith Nelson WA Principal

ing program.

com or 608-209-9715.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

One student also compacts clothing bundles. %undles of

Keith Nelson WA Principal

steadfastly

in

the

Class Mission Trip: Seniors To Serve Appalachia

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ay is fast approaching,

The class will spend a busy

and the senior class is ¿ve days repairing, ¿xing, and

share their faith in Christ. This is money to pay for their visit to the a unique opportunity to do as Je- amusement park.

a-buzz with excitement as they rebuilding homes in desper-

sus would and reÀect the image

prepare for a mission project. ate need of attention. While the

of Christ. The seniors are very for and any donations, go direct-

They are teaming up with SWAP project is located in the United

excited about this opportunity.

Sharing

With

Appalachian States, most would be alarmed

Other funding that they work ly to pay for the actual mission

The seniors are also plan- project.

People , a volunteer-dependent to see the desperate needs that

ning to take a day on the return

organization focused on help- exist. This area can truly be con-

trip to visit Cedar Point Amuse-

ishing touches can be added.

clothes are pressed into lots that

ing people living in substandard sidered a mission ¿eld.

ment Park. Several months ago,

Volunteers will be helping with

weigh more than one thousand

housing in West Virginia and

While there, the senior class

they volunteered to help clean

the installation of the drywall and

pounds each.

Kentucky.

will also build relationships and

Lambeau Field, raising enough

The school re-

Jimmy Carter Campus Chaplain %ible Teacher

The blueprint for small groups

Benjamin Burton Senior Class Sponsor Math Teacher