July 2005

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July 01, 2005
Ken Smith, Rivergate Adventist School first- and second-grade teacher, works with first-grader David Cruiz. GLEANER photo.read more

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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

Editor's Note

July 01, 2005
The teachers whose profiles appear on the following pages were nominated by an educator … read more

More Heroes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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