October 19, 2018 Volume 88, Edition 1 Upcoming Events October

First Day Monday, August 15th Shen-Val-Lore The Student Voice of Shenandoah Valley Academy

Shenandoah Valley Academy October 19, 2018 Volume 88, Edition 1 Upcoming Events October

5-7 Parent Weekend

14 Barn Party

19 end of First Term

21-22 Academy Days

23-28 NACA Tournament

24-28 Homeleave

November

9 Senior Dedication

10 Senior Extravaganza SA Picnic 16 Faculty Family Vespers giselle Villatoro

On September 3, Shenan- balloons that could be thrown order to fill a large trash can. Then, the boys followed with stage for our afternoon wor- 18 SA Banquet doah Valley Academy attend- at the opposing teams. It is a race of the quickest and four more from each class. ship, and to also find out the ed Camp Horizons for our The next game was the most accurate; the class with After the swimming com- winning class. After a day full annual SA Fall Picnic. Picnic canoe race; each class chose the most amount of water in petition, students lined up of fun and games, we wound 20-26 Thanksgiving Break is an annual activity where three boys and three girls to their can wins this competi- for lunch and a chance to down with worship and the students compete against each represent their class, and had tion. re-energize themselves with awaited the results. But first, other in a series of special their own canoe that can held The last field competition the cafeteria’s wonderful food. each class presented its fin- 27 SVA Thank-a-thon / J2B games. On Monday morn- up to three students. These is the fifty-yard dash. Each Prior to arriving at Camp ished banners that seemed ing, everyone woke up early three competitors first raced class selected its quickest male Horizons, each class had to build up everyone’s class Dress Rehersal in order to load the buses, and down the lake and back twice, and female sprinter. It was a selected a group of artists. spirit. In fourth place were we arrived at the camp around but the second time they had close match for the guys, with These groups of students had the Freshmen and next were 9:00 AM, and began the day’s to go around the lake without the Seniors and Juniors head been working on banners to the Juniors. Everyone waited 29-30 Journey to Bethlehem activities. As the students oars. to head. After the games at represent their classes. These to see the who would be left the buses, they headed After the canoe race, stu- the field, students waited to banners would later contrib- first—would it be the Seniors to the stage for the opening dents headed to the soccer enter the pool area where ute to the overall score of each making a statement for their December announcements. Many were field for class-on-class tug the belly flop and swimming class, which helped determine last year, or maybe the Soph- tired at first, but one could of war. It was the Freshmen contests took place. Each this year’s winner. omores would surprise the see the energy building up against the Juniors, and the class then chose one student Once lunch was over, crowd and win this year. 1-3 Journey to Bethlehem as the students all headed to Sophomores against the and cheered them on as they there were no more orga- “Second place goes to… the the camp’s lake, in order to Seniors. Then, the winners bravely threw themselves off nized activities and students Sophomores!” Just like that, cont. compete in the first activity, (Juniors and Sophomores) the diving board, face plant- enjoyed sitting in the hot the Seniors claimed their the megalithic ball race. In competed for the final round ing into the water. The judges sun. For the remainder of position as the winners of this race, students carried a of tug of war. were looking for the student the time at Camp Horizons, this year’s Picnic. As students 4-6 candlelight Rehursal 15-pound ball around the The next activity was a new with the biggest splash, along many students played sports, retreated to the buses, every- lake three times. The students game called bucket racing. In with the best form. swam, or simply relaxed. The one was more than ready to were allowed to pass the ball this game, each class provided The last formal contest of day was now sunny with get back to campus and go 7 candlelight Concert between players in order to 30 students to sit in a line on the day was the swimming scattered showers, but overall to sleep. Picnic was officially get the ball around the lake. the ground. These students competition. The girls went very hot and humid. As the over and will not be missed The students who were not then passed a bucket full of first, with the four fastest time approached 4:00 PM, until next year. 8 Candlelight Repeat Concert competing were handed water water above their heads in swimmers from each class. everyone headed back to the / Christmas Extravaganza

9 ACT

15 Spritual Leadership Retreat

16 Sunday School

17-20 Semester Exams

20-31 Semester Break

Table of Contents 1 SA Picnic 7 Week of 2 Career Day Prayer / SALT / WAU 3 Class Preview Parties / 8 Welcome / Officers Birthdays / 4 Senior Shout-outs Survival 5 Advice Columns / Staff Interviews 6 Dorm Retreats | October 19, 2018 Shen-Val-Lore Career Day Olivia Sarmiento On September 16, the SVA an insight into their career. and had a look into what the She showed us how different ones to address an emergency be the job for you. We also students sat in the auditorium Some of the different careers medical field is like. issues relate with your body before other law enforcement learned that being a nurse is ready for Sunday school. This represented were anesthesi- Justin Thompson, the and different ways to improve responds. Every day is differ- a flexible job. There is some- time it was Career Day. The ologist, deputy sheriff, speech deputy sheriff, talked about them. She also showed us the ent and you never know what thing new to do every day staff handed out our sched- language pathologist, pastor, his training and the steps it salalry range a speech lan- to expect. with new circumstances and ules and the students quickly first responder, nurse, and a took for him to become a guage pathologist can have, Nurses Kristen Dean and situations. got up and began to compare few others. sheriff. He gave the students depending on location. Vanessa Davis taught the stu- Career Day was very eye their schedules with their With Dr. Paul Ware, the a look into what he does on a The students also learned dents that although nursing opening. Students gained friends. Some of the newer anesthesiologist, students daily basis and what it would different qualities that are is a dominantly female pro- insight into different careers students were confused about learned that they do not nec- be like to work as a sheriff. He necessary to become a first fession, it is not limited to and had the opportunity to where the classrooms were essarily need a 4.0 GPA to also showed them the differ- responder from Chad Siever. females. They learned about add or remove different jobs and began to ask around. become a doctor. However, ent tools he uses on the job One must work well under the steps it takes to become they had in mind from their Soon, everyone settled down they do need dedication and and what they are used for. pressure, be quick and effi- a nurse and what type of list. and was in the first class, eager time. Students were given The speech language cient, and be able to adapt people should do it. Nurses to begin. There were several insight on what an anes- pathologist, Cali LaPierre, to change. Being a first are constantly interacting different adults in each class- thesiologist does day to day gave the students a detailed responder is an important and with people, so if you are not room giving the students description of what she does. serious job. They are the first a people person it may not

SALT Andrea Huaytalla This year, the Spiritual We arrived at our destination Academy, Takoma Academy, songs and many people shared while holding a certain posi- for SVA, every time we go out Academy Leadership Train- around 6 P.M. and were the Blue Mountain Academy, and their testimonies. tion at our school. After the to eat or if someone provides ing (S.A.L.T) was held at last ones to get there. Luckily, other schools that attended. On Sabbath morning, we breakout sessions, we had food for us, we sing our “We Pine Forge Academy. Many the kitchen workers had saved In the afternoon, we had had Sabbath school and we more free time and practiced Thank You So Much” song. of our student leaders from some food for us. We got to some free time to hang out also had come up with the our school song to present it When we were about to leave Shenandoah Valley Academy our cabins and got ready for and make more friends. We idea of doing dramatiza- after sundown. We had one the restaurant, a priest from attended this event. When our first session. The speaker also had a school meeting tions of stories of leaders more session with Mrs. Jacob- another denomination came homeleave started on Septem- for the whole event was a lady to organize choreography to from the Bible. Everybody son before sundown and then up to us and asked Pastor ber 19, the students going to named Andrea Jacobson. She present our school song. participated and seemed to we had worship to close the Harley if our school could S.A.L.T stayed in the dorm. spoke to us about the theme When the sun went down, enjoy doing it. SVA then led Sabbath. have a performance at their Pastor Harley took us all to eat for this year— “Zara,” which we all got ready for vespers. songs with Spencerville and After worship, we began church. Overall, we had a at Jalisco’s and then drove us means seed in Hebrew. She We had worship with every- Spring Valley Academy. After with the activities and games. great experience and were to Walmart to get some snacks was very motivational and she body and listened to the singing a couple of songs, we We performed our school blessed by the event. We to eat on our way to Pennsyl- told us that we were seeds that speaker. After the message, all sat down to listen to the song and we got to see creative learned so much about how vania. Thursday came, and we God spread on earth to grow our school had organized an speaker for the sermon. Sadly, ideas from other schools. to be a good leader and follow loaded the bus at 9 A.M. To as leaders and show others of icebreaker for everybody to we couldn’t listen till the end On Sunday morning, we God’s example to be a great our surprise, instead of going His love and share His mes- participate in. We decided to because we had to go to the said goodbye to our friends example for others. I encour- straight to Pine Forge Acad- sage. give everyone a lollipop and kitchen to help with lunch. from others schools and we age you, if you haven’t been to emy, we ended up stopping at On Friday, we had the those with the same flavors In the afternoon, we had headed back home. Before S.A.L.T, to try to go next year the Sight and South Theater chance to do many activities had to form a group. We had sessions organized by Wash- getting to SVA, Pastor Harley because is such a wonderful to watch the play Jesus. The and meet people from other questions and activities for ington Adventist University. took us to Olive Garden to experience. You won’t regret play was very powerful and it schools. We got to interact each group and we all had We all enjoyed it because we have dinner together. While going. got us all in the right mind- with people from Highland fun. After the icebreakers, were all separated into differ- eating, two families were sing- set for the weekend’s message View Academy, Spencerville we went down the hill to a ent leadership positions and ing “Happy Birthday” to their and activities that we would Adventist Academy, Spring bonfire for afterglow. We sang each one of us learned more loved ones and we got to sing be doing. Valley Academy, Pine Forge about how to be a good leader for them, too. As is tradition Shen-Val-Lore October 19, 2018 |

Class Parties natalee Townsend

On September 1, all the classes at Shenandoah Valley get the job done right,” said Kiera Griffin. After this, they President: Lex Titus Academy met at various places on and off campus to kick headed off to the Timberville Pool, jamming out to some Vice-President: Linton Feitosa off the school year with the annual class parties. songs along the way. “For some reason the song “Big Green Secretary: Alisson Bonilla The Freshman class went to the gymnasium for their first Tractor” by Jason Aldean has grown into our class song; ever Treasurer: JoonWoo Ha ever class party! The officer candidates gave speeches, then since Freshman year we have all loved singing it as a class,” Pastor: Cate Schoonard the whole class voted. Then they participated in some get- said Gabby Patrick. Once the class arrived at the pool, they Sergeant at Arms: Bernard Biongo to-know-you games. “The games helped everyone know each all changed and dove right in. Some had fun diving off the Senators: Jessica Palacios and Seth Mace other better. The games also improved our teamwork as a diving board, and others enjoyed their night just sitting on class. Next school year it will be easier to work as a class due the edge talking. “It was really nice to be able to hang out Sophomore Class Officers to these games,” said Jenayah Dunn. “My favorite part was with my friends. I had a lot of fun!” said Sammie Armstrong. President: Ceiry Flores the balloon game,” said Jessica Palacios. Next thing they knew, it was time to head back. Vice-President: Lily Rodriguez Next, the class voted for their class officers. Afterwards, The Seniors were at Senior survival, but they were still able Secretary: Zach Lowe they ate some snacks provided by their sponsors and Mrs. to have a fun class party. All of the Senior guys prepared an Treasurer: Michelle Rivera Feitosa. “There were chips, cookies, juice, and water. My extravagant dinner for the ladies. The girls were then walked Pastor: Katie Davis favorite snack was Lay’s chips,” said Jenayah Dunn. “There to dinner by the gentlemen. “It was decorated very nicely,” Sergeant at Arms: Fatima Alejandre was so much candy!” exclaimed Eliazar Sanchez. At the end, said Adrianna Torres. The dinner was Italian themed, and Senators: Alison Erdelyi and Jeremy Bocala they were able to hang out and play sports. “Being able to delicious! “The men prepared spaghetti, salad, and garlic socialize just as a class was really important,” said Savanah bread,” said Tia Jones. The guys were also the waiters! How Junior Class Officers Perkin. “It was great. Everyone had a lot of fun!” said new thoughtful! “The best part was when the guys served the President: Rachel Brossfield Class President Lex Titus. girls dinner!” said Haley Wolters. After they had a delightful Vice-President: Gabby Patrick The Sophomore class met in the cafeteria for their excit- meal, they voted for their class officers. Next, the Seniors Secretary: Melanie Mores ing night. Last year’s Sophomore class Vice-President Lily started to sign each other’s Senior survival T-shirts. “Signing Treasurer: Kiera Griffin Rodriguez started off by giving an improvised worship. T-Shirts was a memory that the whole class created. It is Pastor: Andrea Huaytalla They continued their night by voting for class officers and something that I will never forget!” said Tia Jones. To end a Sergeant at Arms: Kelvin Feitosa submitting their votes on a paper ballot. The class was given perfect night, everyone indulged in a bowl of ice cream. Senators: Sarah Durichek and Diego Vargas chips and sodas to snack on throughout the night. Next, Thank you to all of the class sponsors who helped organize they played games such as Apples to Apples, Monopoly, these events for all of the students to enjoy. We appreciate Senior Class Officers and Connect Four. Then, the class officers were announced! all the time, effort, and hard work that was put into making President: Sierra Anderson They also played musical chairs. The entire class was treated the night possible. Vice-President: Safiyya Philip to root beer floats. Secretary: Johana Villatoro To start off their fun night, the Junior class met in the Treasurer: Henry Ware lobby of Twomley Hall where they had sunset worship given Pastor: Tia Jones by Mrs. Patrick. Next, they all voted for their class officers Sergeant at Arms: Jillian Herbert after the candidates gave speeches. “It is important to choose Senators: Brittany Murillo, Kingsley Ackah, and Gideon class officers that you believe are good leaders, and ones that Freshman Class Officers Nyambiya III | October 19, 2018 Shen-Val-Lore

Senior Survival johana Villatoro

It was finally that time of in competition mode and were up at 7:30. Girls and We went from going up Every night before bed, we thought they had put into year, the event that every wanted the winning title. guys prepared their own and down high walls, going had worship. Pastor Shane’s it. For the rest of the night, senior class anticipates Once all was settled, meals over a fire and rushed across cold waters, running sermons on the final days we all sang songs together with both excitement and boys and girls went to to clean up everything in to the mountains, and intrigued all of us because and shared many laughs. distress but always ends their designated locations order to be at early morning falling over rocks, to falling we got to cover the subjects We later had our class party, with the same result: a more and began setting up their worship. Once worship into the arms of our fellow in more depth than we where we designed our T- unified and focused class. sleeping areas with just was done, the activities team members and I can normally do. At Friday night shirts and voted on our class The class of 2019 packed plastic, tape, and twine. started. Each group went surely say we all loved it and vespers, the message was a officers. their bags and prepared Building a shelter is not as to designated locations and will never forget the fun we wakeup call about how we Saturday night was our last themselves for a week of easy as one might think; it’s started doing team building had. must prepare for Christ’s night there, and the next day adventure for it was now stressful, especially when the skills or learning about Learning about the nature final coming. We ended that we could finally say that we our turn for Senior Survival. skies were beginning to turn the nature around us. This was interesting also. We saw night with smores and stared survived Senior Survival. All We left on Wednesday grey and droplets of rain same schedule continued plants that could help us in up into the dark sky with the blood, tears, and back afternoon, August 29, and are starting to fall. A couple throughout the next couple different situations, learned twinkling light all around. pain from the hammocks the scorching August sun hours later, we all joined of days. Each team building how to build a fire, and how Sabbath came, and our time disappeared once we realized was not in our favor. Once together for dinner prepared skill we did brought a new to properly build a shelter. to leave was getting close, that this is one of the last we got to Camp Overlook, by the Campbells, and sense of or care for each We also went to bathe in but the guys surprised us things we will do together which was where we had our first worship and other. We had to make sure the lake but it was more of a with a meal which they as a class until we graduate. would be staying, we had a introduction to the series we all completed every task time for us to relax. prepared themselves. The It was an unforgettable miniature meeting to discuss of the great controversy without anyone getting hurt guys called their “dates” experience and a memory all the procedures and got and having fun at the same Each team also had to in one by one and seated with Pastor Shane. The come up with a creative way that my classmates and I will divided into groups of A, B first night was rough; we time. For every activity we us at our corresponding cherish forever. and C. Each group would did, an object lesson was of singing the school song. tables. They decorated the were all adjusting to the The winning team for that be competing against the sleeping conditions and learned and we had to apply area creatively which was other groups throughout our it to real life scenarios. Every activity was group A. Lory very impressive. The meal were paranoid that creatures Serrano, a team A member, time there and the winning would attack us in our sleep. activity was hard, but many was pasta, garlic bread, and team would win a free meal minds with a common goal says, “We made her cry; that salad. It was very touching to Hokaidos. Everyone was The next morning we can accomplish anything. is an automatic win.” to see how much effort Shen-Val-Lore October 19, 2018 |

Meet the New Staff Advice Column The stress of this year is getting to me; what should I do? – Anonymous

7 Tips for Handling Stress 1. Don’t procrastinate! 2. Get assignments done when you receive them. 3. Make time for yourself to relax. 4. Pray, and give your worries to God. 5. Find some type of exercise you enjoy and do it every day. 6. Prioritize. 7. Spend quality time with friends. 8. Don’t agree to do extracurriculars that will stress you out more.

I’m a Freshman and this is my first time being away from home; how can I feel less homesick? – Anonymous

1. Call your family often. (It’s not the same as being with them, but it helps.) 2. Distract yourself by getting involved. (Do intramurals, sport , music, etc.) This year at SVA we have seven new staff 3. focus on your school work. members! I see myself with more kids doing music in the best Music 4. form great friendships. (Trust me, pretty soon Mr. Biaggi: Band, Choir, and Handbells Teacher Department in the world (of course it’s SVA’s)… or wherever you’ll be homesick for your friends when you Mr. Lowe: Recruiter and Freshman Religion Teacher the Lord lead us! - Mr. Biaggi go home). Mrs. Menhardt: Sophomore English Teacher 5. Take advantage of homeleave. Ms. Hillary Sumner: Library/Grounds Taskforce I will be older. I think I will just take one day at a time and see myself here and now. - Mrs. Menhardt Dean Lois Nyasani: Girls’ Taskforce Dean Dean Trace Wilkens: Boys’ Taskforce Dean In a nursing home with good wifi and good food? Sorry, We asked them some questions to get to know them better not funny... My beautiful bride, Laura, and I have promised 7 Ways to Improve Health and these are their answers: to completely let go and trust that the Lord will put us where 1. Exercise. Hobbies He wants us. I have already served people for 30 years within 2. Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night. I enjoy reading, taking walks in nature, traveling, writing, the field of healthcare and healthcare leadership so this next listening to music, cooking/baking, arts and crafts, people- 10, 20, or 30 years is completely up to Him. - Mr. Lowe 3. Let go of anger, worry, and guilt. watching, and learning about subjects like history and Advice for Students 4. Spend time with God every day for your psychology. - Hillary Sumner spiritual health. You are all at a crossroads where you are making choices every day that will influence your future. This is the time for 5. Be hygienic. I love playing sports. But other pastimes I enjoy are reading deciding how you’re going to relate to God. He isn’t just the 6. Eat healthy. and playing guitar. - Trace Wilkens God of your parents and teachers anymore, He is Someone you have to get to know for yourself. Don’t put that off, because 7. Get fresh air and lots of sun. I like reading, writing, music, and all things theater. - Dean there’s no guarantee for tomorrow. Each day is a gift, and you Lois can use that gift for good or evil. Start getting to know God If you have any questions that you would like us now, and make choices each day to seek Him and put yourself to answer in the Shen-Va-Lore email them to Soccer, tennis, cooking, drawing, camping. - Mr. Biaggi in His hands. He wants to give you a good future, and He [email protected]. (Questions invites you to know Him and experience His blessings. “You will always be anonymous.) will seek Me, and find Me, when you search for Me with all Reading, riding my bike, geneology, gardening, art and other your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13). - HIllary Sumner creative processes. - Mrs. Menhardt High school might seem a bit rough with more drama than Hiking, camping, biking, swimming, anything with my you think you can handle. But you will never forget your time family. - Mr. Lowe in high school. The things you do and the way you act will How you ended up at SVA shape your character for the rest of your life. - Trace Wilkens I was graduating from Southern Adventist University, Old habits die hard. Make sure the habits you form now and I did not know where I wanted to go next. After a lot don’t take you years to undo, if you are even successful in of prayer, I decided to sign up for the student missions doing so. - Dean Lois program at the college (which I had already been through before). I looked at several options for serving as a student “I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshak- missionary in the United States, but the first two options able and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you did not work out. Then I applied to Shenandoah Valley will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve Academy. The position I applied for was already taken, conquered the world.” (John 16:33 MSG) - Mr. Biaggi but Mr. Short asked if I would like to do other jobs at the school, and I said yes! This position suited my personality Relationships matter! Work on them….your relationship and strengths more than I had hoped for, and I can see that with your parents, your friends, your teachers (your English God was leading me here, which is really encouraging. - teacher), and most importantly, your relationship with God! Hillary Sumner - Mrs. Menhardt

I came to SVA as a student and I graduated in 2015. I heard Humbly, I would submit to our students; 2 Tim 1:7. “For from a friend that they were looking for taskforce workers and God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, I wanted to come back and be a part of the school where most love, and self-discipline.” Satan uses fear to keep all of us from of my memories were made. - Trace Wilkens being as bold as God knows we can be. God gave us all the ability to choose. My advice; choose to use God’s gifts of God brought me here, it was the perfect storm. - Dean LOVE, POWER, & SELF-DISCIPLINE. Our world is full of Lois very real dangers, because of sin. So please don’t let yourselves go away from God. And please always remember that danger By God’s will. - Mr. Biaggi is real, but fear is a choice... - Mr. Lowe I have ended up at SVA multiple times. First – I came my Favorite things about SVA Junior year and was privileged to graduate from SVA in 1979. The people! I have met so many kind, big-hearted, encourag- Second – I came as a young head dean in the late 80s. Third ing people at this school, both students and staff. I’m really – I came back as head dean, and was dean for a long time. I grateful and humbled to be around people like that, and I’m worked as an Administrative Assistant, took a year to work amazed by the talent and potential of the students that I see part time with Alumni and Development, and this year am every day. Keep moving forward in the right direction with teaching English part time. I keep coming back to SVA….I God’s blessing! - Hillary Sumner like it. - Mrs. Menhardt The amount of time and energy that the faculty put into I am an Alum from 1986. I was serving on the SVA Board of making SVA a positive Christian experience for the students. Trustees and one day Mr. Short told me that he believed I was - Trace Wilkens going to be the next recruiter for SVA. I said no and laughed it off, because there was no way that I could take such a large The student culture, for a small Christian school it goes decrease in salary to take this job. I felt bad about saying no so against the stereotype. There is so much variety here. - Dean quickly and my wife and I prayed over it very hard. God made Lois it painfully clear that I should accept this call. - Mr. Lowe It reminds me that there is a purpose in life. - Mr. Biaggi Where you see yourself 10 years from now SVA is beautiful. It’s where the big Virginia sun shines. The I’m not sure. Maybe serving with the church/missions some- campus, buildings, trees, sunsets and surrounding mountain how, especially in a school setting. Maybe having a family. But views are inspiring, BUT, when all the students and people it would be nice to be in Heaven then, wouldn’t it? - Hillary are gone it loses its energy. So, my favorite thing about SVA Sumner is definitely the students and people who make it truly come alive. - Mrs. Menhardt In 10 years I hope to see myself with a house, a solid job, and a family in a good community. - Trace Wilkens Without hesitation, the answer is “You,” the students. I’m excited for who you are and who you will become. Please do Having already figured out what it means to be true to all of it with Christ. - Mr. Lowe myself and be happy doing it. - Dean Lois | October 19, 2018 Shen-Val-Lore Girls’ Club Retreat Boys’ Club Retreat Nelda Atuti Basam Mohamed-El Sayed-Gonzalez Rain, rain, go away is what activity. For this activity, For me personally, while This year’s boys’ club retreat the ball, the whole team had and had personal devotions. we were all repeating the the girls were told to get creating the story, I heard was held in the SVA gym due to restart. There were several Then we ran to breakfast, week before Girls’ and Boys’ into groups and dress one of it differently than I was to rain. Even though it was on teams that messed up and had where we ate wonderfully Club Retreats, which were their group members into a used to. It was really an eye campus, we all had a lot of fun. to restart, but some were able made cinnamon rolls that still scheduled for September Victorian-era lady. After the opener. After worship, the The first thing we did on to get the job done. After we make my mouth water. After 14-15. When it felt as if girls got together a suitable ladies had the choice of a Friday, September 14, was to were done, we got ready to we finished, we went back everything was against us outfit, we had a fashion Sabbath afternoon nap or put all of our luggage onto the see who got the most points. to the gym and divided into that week with the hurricane show in the chapel before different coloring activities. stage in the gym for our “lock- They told us that those games our groups again. They told at full volume, God found worship. The creativity was It was an afternoon well in.” Next, we proceeded to get were only icebreakers and that us they wanted us to act out a way to make the situation endless! spent. into groups that had previously they didn’t count for points. certain stories in the Bible in work out, and we ended When the fashion show Although we did not get been selected. The groups had Personally, I was devastated. our own creative ways. Most up having our retreat on ended, we started worship to go off campus for the of a mixture of all the classes so After we picked up all the of the groups did well, and we campus. Girls’ Club Retreat with music, ending with retreat, it was absolutely that we could all bond. After equipment we used for the all had a blast laughing and started with a classy pajama our theme song, “What lovely. It was a chance for we got into our groups, the games, the deans allowed us to enjoying the interpretations tea party in the cafeteria. Faith Can Do” by Kutless. us to bond with each other deans told us we were going go and eat supper. Everyone of Bible stories. Next, we The tea party began with the Friday night ended on a and have fun while still to play icebreaker games. The was able to get plenty of food had church in the gym. Mr. classic etiquette challenge of calmer note with worship. having a great message for first was a game where we had and there was more than Powell shared his testimony balancing a book on your Our theme for this year the weekend. Thank you to to arrange ourselves according enough for seconds. After we about what he used to do in head. The object of the game was “God is within her, she every person who made this to our birth date. Whoever got ate our food, the deans sent us Haiti. He told us about how was to get from one end of will not fall,” taken out of weekend possible! their team in order first was out of the student center and he was confronted by a man the cafeteria to the other the first part of Psalm 46:5. the winner. It was very tough back to the gym where we got that seemed like a demon. He end without dropping the Our speaker that night was arranging ourselves without ready and then we were off to explained how he stepped back book. The ladies made what Mrs. Phillip, who delivered communication, but through a the baseball field. When we got and let God handle it instead seemed like a difficult task the sermon by breaking lot of effort and sign language there, we all found seats and of hurting the man. We were into a graceful journey. They down Psalm 46. It was a skills we finally got arranged, were welcomed by our speaker, quite attentive and he really were all practically fit to be delightful sermon led by the and so did all the other groups. Mr. Powell. He really gave us a got his point across. We then princesses! Holy Spirit. We ended the spiritual awakening about how made a circle and talked about The next game we played was our weaknesses and how we Dinner soon followed the night with the praise song, a little more complicated. The our walk with Christ should be activity. There was an array “I Command My Soul.” To improved. He gave us examples wanted to fix them. It was a deans told the teams to get into very powerful moment. We all of different finger foods such say the least, the night was a line with our backs against from his own life and his own as sandwiches, pastries of all beautiful. experiences and it was very had prayer and then proceeded the floor. Then, they told us to clean up the gym. Just like kinds, and fruit. This layout Sabbath morning, we that our objective was to move beneficial to us. After that, was topped off with different they had marshmallows for us that, it was over. The boys’ all gathered downstairs a small ball with only our feet club retreat was a fantastic teas and hot chocolate for a wortship activity. To across the entire gym. The first to roast and we had a fantastic for those interested. After time. We then went up to the experience. As boys’ club continue our theme, we person then had to run to the members, I think we became having a meal fit for a spent the worship drawing end of the line and lie down gym and had a good night’s queen, we all sat and waited sleep. much closer and much more and reacting to the book of so that one team could get the spiritually aware on this retreat. for the final etiquette Esther in our perspective. ball across. If you dropped The next day, we woke up Shen-Val-Lore October 19, 2018 |

Week Of Prayer Rose Serrano

During the week of Sep- bush was in fact a “cold light,” right. On Tuesday evening, Holocaust. He spoke about years. On the way back, he all of them lost their lives for tember 3-7, SVA had the meaning that it was a not a the Junior praise team led out. how they were not afraid to got into a car accident and something that they believed opportunity of having speaker threat in any way but a way The theme for the evening give their lives for those Jews lost his life. Pastor Don ended was worth dying for. He fin- Don Pate for our first Week of that God revealed his power. was, “You Have To Choose and that they did in fact the night with a quote from ished with two quotes: “You Prayer. After having worked One of the most powerful to be Chosen.” For this topic, lose their lives. On Wednes- Jonathan Edwards: “I am his can kill men but you cannot in ministry since he was 22, quotes from the Week of Pastor Don used various day evening, the theme was and he does with his what he kill the dream of God,” and he retired as a pastor two years Prayer was, “Satan breathes examples such as Simon and “Choosing Chosenness.” This pleases.” “He is no fool to give up what ago, and ours was the 35th his next breath because God Cornelius. He talked about time, the biblical story used On Thursday morning, the he cannot keep to gain what Week of Prayer he has led out allows him to.” God waits for Stefan Wroblewski and Leop- was the story of Isaac. Pastor theme was, “How to Find he cannot lose.” These are two in. On Monday, the service us, just like He waited until old Socha, who saved ten Jews Don explained to us that Isaac Grace” and Pastor Don used truths we should hold in our started off with the Senior Moses turned to look at the although they were convicted was the first glimpse of the the story of how the Anabap- hearts. class praise team. The theme burning bush. Pastor Don criminals. God accomplishes plan of salvation. Isaac knew tists found the true way of On Friday evening, the of the message for the evening also explained that God can his purpose with the lowest that he was the sacrifice, and being saved was from spiri- Gospel Praise Team led out. was “Are You Available?” The work with anything except for of the low, but only if they he still chose to be chosen. tual baptism. Many of them There was communion after theme text all week was found unwillingness. He recounted are willing. Drama Club also Isaac, instead of running lost their lives for what they worship where testimonies in I Peter 2:9: “But you are a a comment from Haddon performed a skit titled, “Who away from his elderly father, believed. On Thursday eve- and prayer requests were chosen people, a royal priest- Robinson: “If you knew Sits On the Seat,” in which told Abraham, “Bind me well ning, the Sophomore praise heard and shared. The atmo- hood, a holy nation, God’s about me what God knows a human is being indecisive father.” Pastor Don also used team began the worship ser- sphere was one of peacefulness special possession, that you about me, you would spit on about giving up the seat to the story of Rich Mullins, vice, which had the theme of and tranquility because the may declare the praises of him me and walk away, but since rule his life, rather than giving who he calls “the uneasy con- “Worth Dying For.” This time Holy Spirit had been present who called you out of darkness you don’t, let’s put that aside it to God and letting His will science of Christian music,” a Pastor Don used the story of throughout the week. Almost into his wonderful light.” The and journey together.” be done. man who chose to serve others Moses, Paul, and Jim Elliot everyone left the worship hall story that Pastor Don used to Tuesday’s chapel was on the On Wednesday morn- rather than being served. He and his friends. Jim Elliot and moved by the Holy Spirit. portray that theme was the story of Nicodemus. Nicode- ing, the theme was “Strong left the spotlight unnoticed others lost their lives trying throughout the week. story of Moses and the burn- mus acknowledged that Christ Women.” The speaker spoke to work on Indian Reserva- to save the “unsaveable.” He Almost everyone left the wor- ing bush. He explained that was king and rejected tradi- on amazing women that were tion Camps to play music and tied all three of these stories ship hall moved by the Holy he believes that the burning tion for what he knew was chosen to save Jews during the entertain the children for two together with the idea that Spirit.

WAU Preview Faith Troup

On September 26, the and the students were very When the time came to tour people seemed to love the pie Senior class arose in the early welcoming. the dorms, we were led by and cake. After finishing our hours of the morning to Our next stop on our col- the student dean throughout lunch, we headed back to the travel to the beloved Wash- lege visit was Sligo Seventh- the halls. We asked about the meeting center to close the ington Adventist University day Adventist Church. This is pros and cons of attending day. in Takoma Park, Maryland. the church that is connected this university. While there At the meeting center, the The purpose of this trip was to to Washington Adventist were some negatives, the posi- university’s admissions team tour the university as a future University. At the church, we tives definitely outweigh these notified us that we would be option for our college educa- attended the weekly univer- factors. We were shown the receiving scholarships based tion. We visited the campus sity chapel. At the time, the dorm chapel after we viewed on our academic achieve- buildings, shadowed classes university was celebrating the rooms. There, we had ments. The scholarship and attended the weekly uni- different nationalities. The the opportunity to ask more amounts included $16,000, versity chapel. countries represented includ- questions about the academ- $24,000, and $40,000. Our bus arrived on the ed Romania, Jamaica, India, ics, spiritual atmosphere, and Almost everyone from our WAU campus at around ten and many more. People were the community support of class received one out of these in the morning. We were dressed in traditional attire Washington Adventist Uni- scholarship amounts. greeted by the university’s and the music and prayers versity. Having the opportunity to admissions team and alumni were in foreign languages. Touring the student living visit Washington Adventist of our very own Shenandoah Student missionaries that are quarters was wonderful expe- University was a great expe- Valley Academy. After being now currently serving in other rience. Our next stop was rience. It informed us of the given name tags and fold- countries were also featured. the cafeteria. The university abundant opportunities that ers with our schedules for After chapel, we were given students had eaten earlier so are provided when attending the day, we were directed to a tour of the dorms. How- it was just our touring group. this university. This includes a meeting center where we ever, because we toured with Unlike here at SVA, the uni- the spiritual atmosphere, gathered to choose which another school, our group was versity cafeteria serves each the excellent academics, and classes we wanted to shadow. too large to tour all at once. customer. The layout of the communal support of living The options given were biol- This gave us the opportunity food area was also much with wonderful people. Vis- ogy, nursing, and music. The to converse and get to know bigger than our school caf- iting Washington Adventist classes were very interactive people that could potentially eteria. The food provided University was a memory that be our classmates in the future. was unique. However, most we will all cherish forever. Happy Birthday 25 Kevin Lee HELLO SVA July Whether you traveled to the older students for help or you hard.! Figure out which much! Let’s make our final 26 ciru Wanjiru / Saul Lopez cool places, worked summer advice. Good luck! classes are hardest for you memories here the best ones 1 Laura Westberg / Hillary jobs, enjoyed time with Sophomores: This is now and organize your study time yet! Navarro-Fonseca family, watched new movies, your second year in high around them. You’ll have to So far, this school year 28 Kyle Freitas / Johnathan went to amazing shows and school, and it’s a great one! learn to cut out the things has been amazing! I want to Temesgen concerts, or just relaxed, I You’ll have a new set of that aren’t important to you thank each and every one of 3 caleb Melgar-Roblero hope you had an awesome classes and teachers for the and focus on the things you for bringing a unique summer! Looking at the most part, so it’ll be a little that are. It’s an epic year, so characteristic to our school. 31 Devon Mears calendar, it is hard to believe different from what you’ve don’t stress because you get I can’t wait to continue 6 Gabrielle Phillips that school has already experienced so far. However, too overwhelmed. You’ll do planning events for you guys been in session for over two after last year, you already great! and seeing the wonderful September months. know what goes on at SVA. Seniors: This is our last things Jesus is doing with 7 Ana Escobar / Shae Ambrose Freshmen: Welcome to You’re set for an awesome year! At times I didn’t believe our school this year! 4 Leah Shaw / Faith Troup / High School! You may be year. Enjoy it! that we could make it to Oliver Bernal a little nervous or worried, Juniors: You are this point—it felt like we Your President, 9 Michel Soto / Juliana Espinal / but there is no need to be. upperclassmen now! It’s a would always be freshmen or Julia Rivera Matthew Reedy This is your year to make little hard to believe, isn’t it? sophomores—but look at us Class of 2019 5 Nailah Jones new friends and have lots of You’re going to have a tough now! We’ve finally made it SA President 2018-2019 fun! Don’t be afraid to ask year; your teachers will hit to the top. I love you guys so 11 Jaliah Guzman 7 Patrick Mencia / Nelda Atuti SHOUT-OUTS! 14 Ceiry Flores 10 Dollyvet Bernal / Gabe Silva

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