July 2005

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Feature

Editor's Note

July 01, 2005
The teachers whose profiles appear on the following pages were nominated by an educator, either an administrator, staff member or fellow teacher. While these people are the ones profiled, they represent the 609 elementary and secondary … read more

More Features

More Heroes

July 01, 2005
Name: Anita Roberts Education: Southwestern Adventist University (Keene, Texas), 1988, … read more

Cover

July 01, 2005
Ken Smith, Rivergate Adventist School first- and second-grade teacher, works with first … read more

Like Lighting a Fire

July 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
Name: Ken Smith Born: Alamosa, Colorado Education: Columbia Academy, Class of ‘69 … read more

Clear in Her Vision

July 01, 2005
Name: Kathy Roosma Born: Los Angeles, California Education: San Gabriel Academy, 1971 … read more

Heroes in the Classroom

July 01, 2005 | Mark Haynal
After 50 years of either being taught by or working with Adventist teachers, I’ve … read more

Honoring Their Intelligence

July 01, 2005
Name: Ed Starkebaum Born: Grand Junction, Colorado Education: Campion Academy, 1966 … read more

Through a Father’s Eyes

July 01, 2005 | Don Schneider
Through a Father’s Eyes Don C. Schneider Jesus is my Savior. He’s my Friend. He became … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know Quiz Answers

July 01, 2005
ANSWERS 1. In the ear. The stirrup or stapes bone. It is about the size of a grain of … read more

Did You Know?

Quiz Questions

July 01, 2005
The teachers profiled on pages 7–9 wrote these questions. Questions 1–5 and 11–15 come … read more

Editorial

Who Are the Heroes?

July 01, 2005 | Education | Dennis Plubell
There are stories of heroes in all cultures across all ages. Yet many today lament the … read more

Fresh Start

Wise and Otherwise

July 01, 2005 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
In a parking lot I recently witnessed a car and a pickup roll toward the same parking … read more

Perspective

In His Image

July 01, 2005 | Jan Jorgenson
In His Image Times have changed. I recall being a tall, lanky eighth-grader who stood … read more

News

Adventist Health

Touching Lives in Tillamook County

July 01, 2005
Webster’s dictionary defines faithfulness as "keeping faith; worthy of trust; honest, … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Students Meet in Anchorage for Track and Field

July 01, 2005 | John Kriegelstein
On a cool Thursday near the end of the school year, 70 students from four of Alaska’s … read more

Alaska Conference

"Thanks to Your Prayers, I’m Coming Home!”

July 01, 2005 | Nickie Linder
"Thanks to Your Prayers, I’m Coming Home!” Late one Wednesday night, the phone rang … read more

Idaho Conference

Eastern Idaho Students Raise Playground Funds

July 01, 2005 | Carrie Tow
The students of Adventist Christian School (ACS) in Idaho Falls, Idaho, have actively … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Launches New College-Credit Classes

July 01, 2005 | Debra McCarver
Gem State Adventist Academy (GSAA) announced plans to launch three concurrent college- … read more

Idaho Conference

Forever Changed A Student's Firsthand Account

July 01, 2005 | Krystin Colton
Though I am a junior at Gem State Adventist Academy, I didn’t grow up in an Adventist … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Mission Trip Accomplishes Four Projects

July 01, 2005 | John Bryson
Thirty-three students and 20 adults participated in the Gem State Adventist Academy … read more

Idaho Conference

Salmon Students Help Community in Unique Ways

July 01, 2005 | Cathy Law
God brought the Salmon (Idaho) Adventist School some unique and meaningful ways to be … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Students Add Rooms to Mexican Church

July 01, 2005 | Liz Spearson
A group of Mt. Ellis Academy (MEA) students traveled to Gauchochi, Mexico, March 21–31 … read more

Montana Conference

Lessons Come to Life Outside the Classroom

July 01, 2005 | Ingrid Stuart
Classes, outdoor school, Bible study, the Mt. Ellis climb, skiing, sports, work, … read more

Oregon Conference

Senior Project Beautifies PAA Entrance

July 01, 2005 | Dan Patchin
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) senior Andrea Melnychenko chose to design and plant a … read more

Oregon Conference

Two Generations Benefit from Scappoose Program

July 01, 2005 | Susan Leipzig
Residents of Rose Valley Assisted Living have been sharing time with the kindergarten … read more

Oregon Conference

Livingstone's Hero in the Classroom

July 01, 2005 | Lorin Koch
If you combined the teaching experience of the rest of the high school staff of … read more

Oregon Conference

Central Valley Students Raise Funds for ADRA

July 01, 2005 | Lisa Sheldrake
I was sorting mail yet again when I came across a letter from the Adventist Development … read more

Oregon Conference

Columbia Offers Unique Experiences

July 01, 2005 | Chris Craig
Small schools like Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) are able to offer students some … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Student Journeys from Korea to Jesus

July 01, 2005 | Becky Broeckel
When Mark Oh left Seoul, South Korea, to attend school in the United States, he thought … read more

Oregon Conference

Rivergate Preschoolers Help Make a Wish

July 01, 2005
The preschool class from Rivergate Adventist School (Gladstone, Ore.) raised more than … read more

Oregon Conference

RVAS Teacher Honored by Medford Wal-Mart

July 01, 2005 | Susan Kergil
RVAS Teacher Honored by Medford Wal-Mart Rogue Valley Adventist School (RVAS) teacher … read more

Oregon Conference

RVAS Senior Academy Approved by NAD

July 01, 2005
Rogue Valley Adventist School (RVAS) passed a milestone in its goal of becoming one of … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Students Serve in Mexico

July 01, 2005 | Daneal Reedy
Milo Academy students, staff and parents wanted to do all they could for the people of … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Develops Steel Drum Band

July 01, 2005 | Dan Patchin
With Portland Adventist Academy’s (PAA) band eligible to go to the Oregon state final … read more

Oregon Conference

Volunteers Install New Playground at Klamath Falls School

July 01, 2005 | Marilee Ager
Students, parents, church family and friends of the Adventist Christian School in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Students Selected as Spokane Scholars

July 01, 2005 | Cheri Corder
Each year a significant number of Spokane-area businesses and executives join together … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

CCA Develops New Touring Group

July 01, 2005 | Mark Witas
At the beginning of the 2004–05 school year, CCA’s choral director, Dan Kravig, and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

CCA Kids Keep Scripture in Hearts and Minds

July 01, 2005 | Mark Witas
Shannon Fisher has been teaching at Cascade Christian Academy (CCA) for 18 years and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Students Pursue "Truth, Honor and Loyalty"

July 01, 2005 | John Deming
Walla Walla Valley Academy’s (WWVA) school song opens with a pastoral vision of this … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Alumni Celebrate Service

July 01, 2005 | Gayle Haeger
For this year’s alumni weekend, Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) featured a number of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

One-Room School Offers Best of Both Worlds

July 01, 2005 | June Cross
Mention the words “one-room school,” and most people think of pioneer days, slate … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Strategic Planning Drives SJA's Future

July 01, 2005 | David Wallace
Innovation is an expectation in 2006 at Spokane Jr. Academy (SJA). While preparing for … read more

Walla Walla University

WWC Wolves Make Adventist Sports History

July 01, 2005 | Aly Pritchard
Underdogs can be underestimated. Last-minute contenders can be miscalculated. And small … read more

Washington Conference

Skagit Adventist School Becomes Senior Academy

July 01, 2005 | Rodney Brandt
The North American Division on-site visiting team gave unanimous approval Jan. 19 for … read more

Washington Conference

Puget Sound Seniors on the Road to Success

July 01, 2005 | Jaimie Abbott
Puget Sound Adventist Academy (PSAA) strives for excellence in academics, spiritual … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA, AAA Take Joint History Tour

July 01, 2005 | Howard Munson
Judging from the enthusiastic responses from students and adults, the first annual … read more

Washington Conference

A Dean's Testimony Auburn Dedicates New Dormitory

July 01, 2005
After many hours of searching for the right words to convey what an amazing event the … read more

Washington Conference

Puyallup School and Church Are Ignited and United

July 01, 2005 | Lori Cockerham
Nelson Crane Elementary (Puyallup, Wash.) had a deficit of over $100,000 four years ago … read more

Washington Conference

Buena Vista Students Get Hands-on with History

July 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
History comes alive in the Buena Vista Elementary School (Auburn, Wash.) eighth-grade … read more

Washington Conference

Seahawks Quarterback Visits Orcas Campus

July 01, 2005 | Mike Parnell
Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks quarterback, visited Orcas Christian School (OCS) … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Ministers Through Gymnastics

July 01, 2005 | Nelita Davamony
Tumbling, tossing, three highs, four highs, backflips and even pyramids—what does any … read more

Washington Conference

Homeschoolers Spark Growth at Small School

July 01, 2005 | Jane Wendt
For the second year, Cedarhome Christian School (Stanwood, Wash.) teacher Sherri … read more