Story by Andrew S. Lay
Chesapeake Conference's Highland View Academy (HVA) welcomes Rob Gettys as the new principal for the 2022–23 school year. He brings many years of educational experience to the position.
Prior to coming to HVA, Gettys served as the athletic director for Andrews University (Mich.). He has worked at several academies, including Blue Mountain Academy (Pa.), Fletcher Academy (N.C.), Ozark Adventist Academy (Ark.) and Upper Columbia Academy (Wash.).
Story by Tracey Jackson
Lawita G. Cheatham-Hemphill has joined Allegheny East Conference's Pine Forge Academy (PFA) administrative team as the director of development. A collaboration between PFA and the National PFA Alumni Association resulted in the funding of a grant to support hiring her as a consultant in September 2021 and establishing the new Office of Development.
Columbia Union Conferences Pathfinders experienced the ‘Relentless’ Love of God at the recent 'Relentless' Columbia Union Camporee in Glen Jean, W.Va.
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Story by V. Michelle Bernard
Members of the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee met today to discuss the union’s recent accomplishments and mission projects.
Jerry Lutz, Chesapeake Conference president, shared the devotional thought, reminding attendees of the real reason for ministry.
Editorial by Weymouth Spence
At Washington University we have adopted the successful concept of “Relationship-Rich Education.” This involves intentionally integrating course content and deliberate critical attention to our student’s well-being. It is our desire to make every student feel that they belong at Washington Adventist University and that we care about them graduating on time with little or no debt ready for the workplace and for eternity.
Story by Ashley Boggess
Toward the end of last school year, the focus of the academic fair at New Jersey Conference's Lake Nelson Adventist Academy (LNAA) was environmental stewardship. Students from kindergarten through 11th grade researched and created dynamic projects focused on reducing, reusing and recycling in a variety of contexts.
Story by Courtney Dove
Nearly 25 students have traveled from Ukraine last week to begin their studies at Kettering College. Their lives and education have been disrupted by war in their country. When the Euro-Asia Division of Seventh-day Adventists reached out to universities nationwide asking for assistance, Kettering College President, Nate Brandstater was moved to help.
He asked colleagues at Kettering College and Kettering Health if he would have their support in bringing students to the college. He knew it was a big ask, and he admitted he didn’t have all the answers on how to make it happen, but everyone he discussed it with agreed they wanted to pursue the opportunity.
Story by Tom Ozio
WGTS 91.9 hosts Jerry, Blanca, and Becky rappelled down 14 stories in Tysons Corner for the “Over the Edge” fundraiser on August 26. WGTS raised awareness for the foundation Helping Haitian Angels. They are a nonprofit organization designed to provide shelter, food, clean water, and medical care for orphaned Haitian children. Over $225,000 was raised during this event. The “Over the Edge” fundraiser continues through September 30.
Story by Evan Knott
Chesapeake Conference summer camps returned to full strength in 2022. Overnight summer camp at the Mt. Aetna Retreat Center in Hagerstown, Md., was held for the first time since 2019, and day camps were held at church locations throughout the conference.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
Allegheny East Conference (AEC) ended its camp meeting session this year with a one-day, in-person Sabbath on the campgrounds of Pine Forge, Pa., marking the first face-to-face camp meeting since the pandemic began. The week began virtually for six days, culminating with the special in-person Sabbath, where more than 2,000 attendees gathered for various worship services and fellowship.