March 2006 SOUTHERN

Spreading Tidings of the Southern Union Adventist Family

Adventist “EDGE” Education A Passion for Excellence A Goal for Godliness Vantage Point

Pointing to God’s Way of Living

A few months ago my parents sent me an old report card. Why they saved this one, I don’t know, but there it was—the original first semester, third grade report card from Home Study Institute. I tossed it aside at first, but later began to see the signifi- cance. Third grade was while my parents were missionaries in Colombia, South Amer- ica, and they were determined, no matter what, that their children would receive an Adventist education. Mother was the teacher, and my brother and I got our books and assignments from Home Study Institute in Washington D.C. It was far from convenient. Studying at home was not my favorite. There were lots of interruptions, and sometimes mother was overwhelmed with it all, but in our family, Adventist Christian Education is a priority. Dad’s parents, living in Bowdle, South Dakota, “became convicted of the truth,” as they used to say, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They had eight chil- dren. What about Adventist educa- tion? Because there wasn’t a school nearby, they moved the whole family Praise God for this 2005 Report to Lodi, California, so they could be near and, later, Pa- When the Georgia-Cumberland Confer- cific Union College. It was a little ence experienced the tragic loss of four con- inconvenient to sell the farm and ference leaders and one pilot in a plane crash move across country, but Adventist on December 2, 2004, it was a devastating Christian Education is a priority in our blow. They could have spent years recover- family. ing and asking questions. Instead, as faithful The other day on the phone I Seventh-day Adventists committed to the mis- asked my granddaughter, Cassie, what sion, the Georgia-Cumberland family has just she had learned at Savannah church finished 2005 stronger than ever before. school that day. Without thinking she Baptisms/professions of faith equaled said she’d learned about the fruits of 1,341—highest in conference history. Mem- the Spirit. In the first grade. “What bership stands at 30,984, a gain of nearly does that mean?” I asked. “Well, like 800. Five churches, eight companies, and five Gordon Retzer love and ‘em-brance’.” I felt proud of mission groups were added. Mission offer- Southern Union my little grandchild, and proud that a ings were up, and tithe showed an increase President teacher, using Seventh-day Adventist of 10.74%. Tithe per capita increased 6.82% to curriculum, was pointing her to God’s $1,191.40—highest in the Southern Union. way of living. The new conference president, Ed Wright, It makes a difference, Adventist would be quick to respond that this is a team Education. And, I know it’s your pri- effort, and he would commend the admin- ority as well. Inconvenient? Some- istrative team that led in the months before times. Takes sacrifice? Definitely. new leadership was elected. On behalf of the Worth it? I’m a believer. I especially Southern Union family, we affirm the mem- affirm all those members who con- bers and leaders of the Georgia-Cumberland tribute to Adventist Education even Conference for allowing God, through the though you may not have school-age power of the Holy Spirit, to ignite greater pas- children. You are investing in eter- sion for evangelism as you faced tragedy. nity. Thank you!

2 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 SOUTHERN Contents Volume 100, No. 3, March 2006 The Southern Tidings is the Official EATURES Publication of the Southern Union F Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Telephone (404) 299-1832 www.southernunion.com Never Staff Editor OLSON PERRY By Managing Editor/ Education Issue SHEILA ELWIN Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE Accident Circulation ARDITH BEERS Production COLLEGE PRESS Layout BRIAN WIEHN 4 Contributing Editors Adventist Health System ANTHONY VERA CRUZ Carolina RON QUICK MARTIN BUTLER Florida Hospital College DAWN MCLENDON Georgia-Cumberland KEN WETMORE Academies Gulf States BECKY GRICE Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN Oakwood College FRED PULLINS South Atlantic JAMES LAMB on the South Central R. STEVEN NORMAN III Southeastern ROBERT HENLEY Southern Adventist University LORI FUTCHER EDGE Conference/Institution Directory CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 24 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 Adventist P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117 KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 Education SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 in our P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 Conferences ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789-3675 FLORIDA HOSPITAL (407) 303-6611 30 601 East Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 800 Lake Estelle Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 OAKWOOD COLLEGE (256) 726-7000 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896 SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY (800) SOUTHERN 38 Nondiscrimination Policy P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 41 Classified Advertising SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) Volume 100 Number 3, March 2006. Published monthly by the Southern Union. Free to 45 Calendar all members. Periodical postage paid at Decatur, Ga., and at ad- 45 Prayer Conference Schedule ditional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send changes of address to Southern Tidings, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031

COVER PHOTO RON QUICK Cover: The students and teachers at the Advent Christian Academy in Charlotte, , agree that the Adventist EDGE makes learning more exciting and comprehensive.

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 3 Cover Feature Never By AccidentBYBY CCONRADONRAD GGILLILL Good is okay, but GREAT is bet- GREAT education.” And, it con- school, its board, and its stake hold- ter! Southern Union Conference ed- tinues in our Mission: “Educators ers are determined to reach exem- ucators have accepted the Adventist Developing Goals for Excellence to plary status in every category. EDGE call to action that will assure Delivering GREAT Education that We make no apology! We are our parents, students, and neighbors is: God centered, Results oriented, aiming high for masterful instruction that there is nothing better than a in an Environment that nurtures, by educators who are trained and Seventh-day Adventist school. Aligned with Adventist and national proficient in the latest strategies and standards, and is a Team effort.” best practices, participate in profes- In Adventist education, planning sional development activities five for excellence must be our number to eight days per year, and honor one preoccupation, because excel- each learner and every learning lence in never achieved by accident. style. “Educators Delivering GREAT Our educators have embraced this Education” encompasses that which statement and are determined, by is spiritual, academic, experiential, the grace of God, to set the course service/mission driven, and realistic. for excellence in all areas. We make no excuses! We are We officially began this excel- embracing on-going assessment that lence journey in May, 2004. Educa- clearly defines what students should tors from all conferences, repre- know and be able to do, their criti- senting PreK through college, met cal thinking ability, their analytical Students at Atlanta North work together in intense collaboration. With a capabilities, and their ability to both on a classroom project. passion for quality, we have estab- identify and solve problems. “It is lished an Adventist EDGE Handbook the work of true education….to The dream of the Adventist that contains the extensive educators was to collaboratively and guidelines needed to enable intentionally design excellence. The each conference and school components for “raising the bar” to achieve excellence. It also and establishing exemplary schools, contains a matching grant PreK-12, is now a reality in every process. Financial help is conference in our territory. It is bet- offered to qualifying South- ter known as The Adventist EDGE. ern Union schools that are It started with our vision: “To willing to develop a school- restore the Southern Union con- wide master plan, and are stituents’ confidence, commitment, willing to complete specific and passion for Adventist education, criteria required to become and increase student enrollment by an “Adventist EDGE School of Student collaboration at Atlanta Adventist Acad- 30% within five years by delivering Excellence.” This means the emy is an important part of learning.

4 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 train the youth to be thinkers, and Divine blueprint was fol- not mere reflectors of other men’s lowed. Development of thought” Education, p. 17. the head, heart, and hand We are not ashamed of past can only be accomplished failures! We are taking action by the cooperation of the to address our customer service home, church, and school. weaknesses. Outstanding customer Spiritual development leads service is absolutely essential for to mental development, that success and excellence. We want to leads to unselfish service to make sure that every school is warm others. “We all need to study and caring, is determined to satisfy, character and manner that is enriched through volunteerism, we may know how to deal is willing to share its resources and judiciously with different minds, that we may use our best endeavors to help them to a correct understanding of the Word of God and Biology lab classes bring science to life for students to a true Christian life…. at Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy. the words and acts of those Accident laboring for him may be a savor of are humbled, yet excited, about the life unto life or death unto death” opportunity we have to better serve Vol. 1, Mind, Character and Person- our Adventist families and com- ality, p. 36. munities. We expect the vision and You have probably heard it said, mission of the Adventist EDGE to “Higher than the highest human become the cul- thought can reach is God’s ideal for ture of Adventist His children. Godliness—godlike- education in our ness—is the goal to be reached” union. Conrad Gill Elementary students learn through Education, p. 18. Because we creative play. embrace this statement, every con- is director of the ference is now participating in the office of education programs with home school par- Adventist EDGE. We solicit your for the Southern ents, and is sensitive and diverse prayers and support as we continue Union Conference. in all operational aspects. In other on our “journey to excellence.” We words, “Adventist EDGE Schools of Excellence” will be invitational and contagious. If you share our mission and vision and would like to fi nancially support the Adventist EDGE Comprehensive School Improvement Initiative, please We are determined! Our par- feel free to send a contribution to the Southern Union Conference offi ce of ents and our students deserve the education made out to The Adventist EDGE. Your contribution is tax deduct- best from all of us. We cannot afford ible and will assist us in professional growth training and materials; it will also to operate schools that do not meet assist us in marketing our quest for educational excellence system-wide. Adventist and national standards. As Christian stewards we have to use Conrad L. Gill, Director of Education our time, talent, and money wisely. Tamara Libonati, Early Childhood We are aiming high because the Debra Fryson, Elementary delivery of spiritual and academic Jim Ingersoll, Secondary excellence will not come by ac- W. Eugene Brewer, Development Specialist cident. We will honor innovative www.adventistedge.com curriculum and essential learning experiences that take place outside Throughout this special issue of the Tidings, you will encounter various terms that the traditional classroom. may be unfamiliar. J2E (Journey to Excellence) is a North American Division publication We are dedicated! We want that identifi es the core essential elements of exemplary Seventh-day Adventist schools all PreK-12 students to attend our in the twenty-fi rst century. The term 4MAT refers to the About Learning method of in- Seventh-day Adventist schools and struction adopted by the Southern Union; it emphasizes the natural cycle of learning, is compatible with the latest brain research, meshes with current instructional strategies, finish with an “EDGE” over other and overlays perfectly with the book Education by Ellen G. White. ECE (early childhood students. Not a boastful edge, but education) has been embraced by the Southern Union Conference Board of Education an “EDGE” that is embedded in and offers spiritually-based curriculum and care for more than 2,300 children, ages birth their hearts and minds because the to 4 years old.

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 5 Learning theDignity of Labor For more than 20 years, “They should be taught Advent Home, in Calhoun, that the discipline of sys- Tennessee has provided tematic, well-regulated labor teenage boys and families is essential, not only as a who have special needs safeguard against the vicis- with an Adventist “Edge” situdes of life, but as an aid to in education. Its mission is all-round development” (CG, serving 12- to 16-year-olds p.348). AH graduate Scott with ADHD and other learn- Minten, a flight attendant ing disabilities, by fostering who enjoys helping people, physical, mental, emotional, has worked ten successful social, and spiritual well- years in the airlines indus- ness. “We believe in educa- try. He is grateful for the tion as Ellen White says—a Boys at Advent Home gain confidence through a curricu- job skills obtained at AH. “I transformation of the whole lum that joins labor with academics. have a picture in my mind human being,” states Claudia doing some kind of work,” Gulfan, principal. ADHD through the unique Matu- he recalls. “I was not a hands-on The Advent Home program ration Therapy® program, based work person, nor very athletic, but encompasses all facets of GREAT upon the and counsel of Ellen at Advent Home, I became industri- education: G. White ous. I helped grow the food, put up • God-centered through worship • Teamwork among staff, fences that separated the pastures, services, Week of Prayer services, students, their families, and other I bush-hogged the fields. It was Advent Home and church attendance every Sab- supporters to provide services such a challenge, but I never had any bath (Last year, six students were as residential care, remedial instruc- objections.” Scott also worked in the baptized through the Bowman Hills tion, tutoring, individual and family office. “I fine-tuned my interper- Adventist church, and two are now counseling, and graduate placement sonal skills,” he says. “I also enjoyed preparing for baptism.) Blondel Senior, Ph.D., director, public speaking, traveling with Dr. • Results-oriented with a 90 believes one fundamental aspect of B., and talking about how Advent percent success rate for graduates the Adventist educational edge for Home helped me.” who return to a Seventh-day Adven- supporting ministries is vocational As a result of the Adventist tist academy, obtain employment, or training. “The youth should be led EDGE in education, students at enroll in a vocational school to see the true dignity of labor” Advent Home learn to help oth- • Environment, with minimum (Child Guidance, p.348). AH stu- ers. “Our work is much higher than distractions, on 220 picturesque dents attend classes in the morning teaching skills,” Gulfan emphasizes. acres of riverside property, help- and work several hours in the after- “We teach our boys how they can ing nurture and calm hyperactive noon. They may be found peeling be useful for God and society.” temperaments, and providing op- potatoes in the kitchen, preparing For more resources to help ADHD portunities for agricultural training, mail-outs, harvesting farm produce, teens and families, call (423) 336-5052 outdoor education, and recreational pruning in the tree nursery, propa- or visit www.adventhome.org. activities gating greenhouse plants, mowing —BY BARBARA GRAHAM • Aligned with excellence lawns, falling trees, helping with because of its mission to reverse construction, or repainting dorms.

6 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 Balancing the Whole Person

Atlanta Adventist Academy, At- have completed a rigorous and lanta, Georgia, recognizes the need challenging program. These for Seventh-day Adventist schools students must work toward a to provide not only a high standard college preparatory diploma, of Christian education, but one that take advanced courses, maintain demonstrates advancement beyond a 3.75 GPA, be a member of the Academy the traditional scholastic structure. National Honor Society, and at- As the administration and teachers tend departmental seminars. have implemented the Adventist Integrated Faith-based EDGE guidelines, there have been Learning: Community service opportunities to provide excellent is very important at AAA. Stu- academics, while preparing our dents are required to participate The entire school is networked; students and teachers can communicate from any room students to have a life of service. in a minimum of 15 hours of on campus. community service each school year they are enrolled at AAA. place, and thus are required to This community service can be dress professionally while attending done through activities planned classes. This dress code provides by a school or church group, and students with a sense of confidence includes local and foreign mission in themselves. trips. In response to Hurricane Ka- Advisee and Advisor: Three trina, a group of 45 AAA students mornings a week each faculty went to assist with the rebuilding member meets with their advisee of Bass Memorial Academy and group. Students are assigned to provide other relief in the immedi- small groups. During this time, Atlanta Adventist Students provided relief and assisted in ate area. teachers lead individual small rebuilding Bass Memorial Academy fol- Technology: Every teacher groups through character devel- lowing Hurricane Katrina. and student is supplied with a opment exercises. In addition to laptop computer. Teachers and worship and discussion, we have Innovative Changes students use technology daily as a “character success” word that we 4+1 School Week: The part of their lesson plans, class build on each week to mentor and school week has undergone major times, and homework activities. guide students. renovations. Four days of class The entire school is networked so Even though the Adventist time, Monday through Thursday, students can submit work directly EDGE calls for positive change, are “protected” days for instruction. to their teachers, as well as print there is one thing it emphasizes Our block schedule is intense, and assignments from any printer on that will never change. Students no time is designated for anything the campus. In the near future, need to know Jesus Christ as their other than in-class instruction. plans include interactive classrooms personal Savior and to share this Friday’s “unprotected” schedule that are equipped to receive and message in a life serving others. includes other activities such as transmit subject matter. Addition- Our goal is to balance the whole sports, special rehearsals, commu- ally, distance learning will allow person. nity service, field trips, test prepa- instruction via a live, interactive —BY LA RONDA FORSEY ration, and independent studies. learning platform. AAA Scholars: This honors Dress for Success: Students program recognizes students who are being prepared for the work

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 7 Incredible Opportunities

At its core, the goal of from sister institutions as well. every Seventh-day Adventist The true meaning of gener- academy is to achieve true osity and self-sacrifice has education: that is, to restore been brought home to them Academy human beings into the image in ways no other life lesson of their Maker. The Adventist could possibly do. The mission EDGE program means giving field suddenly landed in their schools watermarks by which own back yard. However, to to measure their progress Bass students, specifically, was in working toward this end. opened a rare window of en- Bass Memorial Academy, lightenment. Not only did they Lumberton, Mississippi, has have the chance to put hands always been an institution and feet on the Gospel as they committed to providing a The students and faculty at Bass rely on God as they reached out to their com- quality secondary educa- rebuild their school following the devastation of Hur- munity, but they also felt the ricane Katrina. tion marked by excellence in comfort and relief that comes scholastics, physical health, on the receiving end of Christ- mental maturity, and spiritual first-year attendees. like actions. Many now realize, in growth. Two short weeks into the a much deeper way, the value of

Bass Memorial With an eye toward providing school year, America was succinctly belonging to a worldwide fellowship such a learning environment, BMA reminded that we are not in con- of churches. did several things over the summer trol. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Bass will be rebuilt. The Master to enhance its program, in harmony Katrina put southern Mississippi Carpenter is in charge of construc- with the spirit of EDGE’s guidelines. on the map; all our fine intentions tion. When all is said and done, Hoyt Hall, the girls’ dorm, was and well-laid plans were, literally, the carpet will be cleaner, the floor totally remodeled to make it cleaner, blown away. The things we con- plan will be better laid out, and healthier, and more aesthetically in- sidered problems were brought roofs will not leak. In the end, Bass viting. The curriculum was expand- sharply into perspective. They took will be a better school, more sound ed to include Psychology 101, so the an immediate back seat to the more and updated for the 21st century. seniors could jump start their higher pressing question of where, exactly, Meantime, faculty will be undergo- education careers. An outdoor was there enough remaining viable ing some “development” as well basketball court was built to enable space to hold classes—any classes, in the areas of patience, flexibility, greater recreation time participation. accelerated or otherwise! sympathy, and total reliance on the Potential new staff members were As is so often the case, what Father. Ultimately, this will improve prayerfully interviewed to fill open was meant for harm, God has used Bass also. God has provided an in- positions. The grounds department for His purposes. The aftermath credible opportunity for us to grow. planted and mowed, trimmed and of Katrina has opened innumer- We covet your prayers through the watered. On registration day, almost able opportunities, not only for our process. half the students registering were students, but for many students —BY CRAIG ZEISMER

8 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 Spirit of Excellence

The 2005-2006 school year have this new facility for our is well under way at Collegedale students. Academy, Collegedale, Tennessee, Over the past year our and God has blessed in a mighty students and school have ac- way. Last year we finished with 337 complished so much. We were students and graduated 92 seniors, named the Academy of Excel- our largest senior class in CA his- lence in North America by the tory. When registration finished Alumni Awards Foundation. The Academy this August, we had 373 students, Madrigals performed at the Gen- including 115 freshmen, an enroll- eral Conference in St. Louis; the ment record for CA. band and choir received special On August 8, 2005, Collegedale recognition from Congressman Performing arts are an important part of Academy opened the doors to a Zack Wamp; 80 students par- both curriculum and outreach. new, 22,000-square-foot science/ ticipated on two mission trips, technology building. A special one to Costa Rica and the other faculty make prayer a regular part dedication ceremony for this build- to Puerto Rico; the boys and girls of each day, both by design and ing was held on Sabbath, August tennis teams won the district cham- spontaneously. Each week parents 27, 2005. The gymnasium building pionships for the second straight coordinate special prayer programs. was also renovated to create a 360- year; and Adam Litchfield became On Mondays at 8 and 9:30 a.m., seat commons area upstairs and a CA’s first ever state champion. parents meet at CA to pray for Collegedale 90-seat “50s Café” downstairs. The CA was recognized by the special requests and each student renovations have provided our Chambliss Home Children’s Shelter by name. On Tuesday mornings, students with two fantastic new for 25 years of service, as well as another group of parents visits with lunch areas, allowing us to use the by the Chattanooga Blood Bank faculty during short periods of free classrooms for teaching instead of for our continued outstanding time to pray with them. Students dining rooms. We are grateful to participation with the Blood Assur- have prayer bands after each day’s ance program. The Chattanooga chapel program. Times Free Press summed up our We are committed to our students by recognizing CA as mission, which is to uplift Christ the “granddad of them all” when through our young people in all our it comes to school food drives programs. “Devote yourselves to for needy families. However, the prayer, being watchful and thankful. highlight this year was that 24 And pray for us too, that God may young people committed their open a door for our message, so lives to Christ and were baptized. that we may proclaim the mystery So what is the key to this of Christ…” Colossians 4: 2, 3 success? We believe prayer is —BY MATT NAFIE Collegedale Academy tennis teams won district championships for the second the main catalyst behind these straight year positive outcomes. Students and

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 9 Walking with the Lord will achieve individual academic Another part of our effort to success to the best of their abil- better prepare our students for life ity. Through our efforts to provide in the 21st century, as we antici- informative and exciting lessons in pate Christ’s return, is offering an each class, we are endeavoring to introduction to horticulture class as ensure that students will be in- part of our new agriculture edu- spired to pursue the acquisition of cation department. Through this knowledge. department, each student will have The tremendous results that we the opportunity to learn garden- are experiencing are evidenced in ing related skills that we may need students’ standardized test scores, before Christ’s return. as well as the high percentage of Being part of the Adventist graduates who have chosen to at- EDGE initiative has helped us tend college and then gone on to to improve certain areas of our be successful professionals. These program that, by developing or Academy Fletcher endeavors to provide informa- results can be attributed to the enhancing them, can result in tive and exciting lessons in each class. high caliber of caring, committed, improved student outcomes and Our mission at Fletcher Acad- qualified, Christian teachers that we ultimately ensure our students’ suc- emy, Fletcher, North Carolina, is have. As a small Adventist school, cess. Our staff is completely com- to focus all of our efforts towards we have the luxury of having a mitted to challenging our students providing an environment on our family atmosphere that allows our daily to grow physically, socially, campus that will encourage each students and teachers to develop mentally, and, most importantly, of our students to choose to walk an extremely close bond. We are spiritually. It is our hope as a

Fletcher hand in hand with the Lord. In able to foster an environment school to be a part of the bountiful every aspect of our program, our where our staff members are able harvest that is soon to take place. first question is, “How can this be to mentor and model on an indi- —BY ROB GETTYS done in a ministry-oriented man- vidual basis. ner?” Christ’s challenge in Matthew As part of our school improve- 28:19-20 is taken very literally on ment plan, we have recently up- our campus. Our mission includes graded our networking and server preparing students to go into all capabilities in the first phase of a the world, making disciples and technology plan that will network baptizing them in the name of our entire campus. We feel that it is God; therefore, it must first happen very important to fully prepare our at home on our own campus. students for the technological work While spiritual commitment environment of the 21st century. and growth are our primary goals We are also currently working to as a school, we are also proud develop an industry on our campus to have a dedicated and profes- where students are part of a com- sional staff to help ensure that our puter repair service. The computers students can enjoy a high degree can be brought to our campus for Caring teachers are integral to the high of academic success. Our expecta- repairs, and in some cases our tech- percentage of graduates who have tions for our students are that they nicians will even make house calls. chosen to attend college.

10 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 The Journey To Excellence

Forest Lake Academy is one combined with the goals of Journey FLA is partnering with Florida of the best-kept secrets in the To Excellence and Adventist EDGE, Hospital and Florida Hospital Col- Florida Conference. In addition to is producing increasing changes at lege of Health Sciences to create a spiritual program at the heart of the school in how the school “does a Health Academy. The mission of the school, FLA, located in Apopka, business.” this program is to offer interested Florida, has a dynamic, challenging Next to spiritual values, which students a rigorous, interdisciplin- learning atmosphere. In conjunc- are at the heart of FLA, the most ary academic program that provides tion with the North American Divi- important component of the school relevant preparation for healthcare Academy sion education initiative Journey program is the academic curricu- professionals at the college level. To Excellence and the Southern lum. In addition to the general high FLA and the Florida Conference Union Conference Adventist EDGE school curriculum, FLA offers 15 office of education are currently programs, FLA embarked a year honors level classes, five advanced working with the Conference junior ago on a journey from “Good to placement courses, and eight dual academies to establish a second- Great,” based on the principles enrollment classes in conjunc- ary school system with FLA as the incorporated in the book Good to tion with Florida Hospital College hub. This system utilizes AE21 and Great: Why Some Companies Make of Health Sciences and Southern technology to deliver secondary the Leap...and Others Don’t (2001, Adventist University, which is more education on the satellite campuses HarperCollins Publishers Inc., by than any other North American of FLA throughout Florida, and will Jim Collins). This ongoing study, Division academy. Teachers are maximize the quality of secondary

committed to innovative teaching education by connecting all senior Forest Lake methods and varied assessment and junior academies electronically. methods. FLA’s distance learning is one program, AE21, is a technology- of the Florida Conference’s best- based instructional program that kept secrets, and actively works to offers a quality, Christian, high follow the guidelines in the book school program to students Education by Ellen White, to pro- throughout Florida and the United vide “the harmonious development States via the Internet. of the physical, mental, social, and Music and athletics are a major spiritual powers” of its students. part of FLA. Music helps students This is accomplished through the academically by both strengthen- foundation of faith...the power of ing and refreshing their minds after His word...the comfort of friend- long days of academic classes. ship...the joy of praise...the strength Sports activities are considered of diversity...the thrill of adven- an integral part of the education ture...the peace of prayer...and the program that seeks to develop beauty of compassion. All, hopeful- Television production offers students the young men and women physically, ly, lead to the joy of being shaped chance to gain hands-on skills for future mentally, socially, emotionally, and by the Master’s hand! job opportunities. spiritually. —BY CAROLYN JENSEN

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 11 Learning Enhanced by the EDGE Where does learning take office work together to help

Academy place in a school? On a boarding each student have direct involve- academy campus, it takes place in ment in all aspects of worship the classroom, in the church, and, and church life. Students lead often, very far from the campus. out in children’s Sabbath school departments; serve on the church board; and are ordained deacons, deaconesses, and local elders. Students and church members work together to make sure church is relevant to teenagers. Every aspect of decision making Students witnessed history and culture first- hand on a trip to Italy. involved in the recent construc- tion of the David C. Cress Memo- New York City, and New England rial Youth Worship Center at GCA to experience history involved students. Their involve- where it was birthed. This past ment was not “window dressing.” December, our choir attended a Assisting with hurricane Katrina fallout Several times during the planning choral workshop for more than 400 was part of GCA mission outreach. and construction phases, key deci- singers in Florida and performed at sions were made by students. Disney World. Adventist EDGE academies At GCA you can also learn At an Adventist EDGE acad- recognize that new technologies through travel and exploration of emy, student learning and growth can help students learn by allow- new lands. This past year, one are extended far beyond the class-

Georgia-Cumberland ing “hands-on” involvement. One of our mission trips was to the room. Often, it is those unique example: at Georgia-Cumberland Appalachian Mountains of Ken- learning environments that provide Academy, located in Calhoun, tucky to help several impoverished life changing experiences. Georgia, students and teachers are families with home remodeling. In —BY CARL ANDERSON using “InterWrite” tablets. What- addition, 40 students and faculty ever the student or teacher writes traveled to Bass Memorial Academy on the tablet is broadcast to class- following hurricane Katrina and room computers and displayed on helped with clean-up and distribu- the video screen. Teachers and tion of food, water, and clothing on students can instantly access the campus and in Waverly, Mississip- Internet, lesson plans, PowerPoint pi. In a third mission trip this past lessons, textbooks, and the campus year, more than 40 students helped network. The “InterWrite” tablets build an addition to an elementary increase student participation and school, led out in health programs, enthusiasm, allowing students to and conducted a vacation Bible participate in the teaching, as well school in Belize. Another group as the learning. of students traveled to Italy during Learning takes place as stu- spring break as part of an art and A student showing their decision for dents worship. At GCA, our history study tour. Junior class stu- Christ through baptism is always a high campus church and chaplain’s dents traveled to Washington, D.C., point of the year.

12 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 Delivering

Dynamic Academy Education Greater Atlanta Adventist Acad- but also as a center for training emy is located in Atlanta, Georgia, teachers. and serves grades 9-12. GAAA Shirley Johnson, the associate emerged out of Berean Junior superintendent for South Atlantic, Academy, which offered grades says, “The Adventist EDGE is a 1-10, from a grass roots movement. dynamic and progressive educa- Berean was started by the Ber- tional thrust which aims to apply ean Seventh-day Adventist church educational research findings to in 1906. For many years, parents implement change. Several of our in Atlanta did not want to send teachers are certified trainers, and Computer learning is emphasized in the their children away to boarding the majority of our teachers have curriculum. or public schools for the 11th and received training in the 4MAT sys- 12th grades. The parents, using the tem of instruction.” nior at GAAA, says, “I like the way Home and School Association as a The 4MAT system of instruc- Mrs. Wilson teaches. She presents catalyst, fulfilled all the necessary tion, introduced to the South the lesson in a creative way where requirements in a short period of Atlantic teachers in 1995, is a we can participate. It’s a class time, and in 1981, GAAA was born. method of teaching where instruc- where learning is hands-on.” Initially the physical plant was tion is given that encompasses the Informal learning is another the former South Atlantic Confer- learning styles of all the students. way students enjoy learning. Cath- ence office headquarters that was Sylvia Wilson, the social science erine Jackson, the English instruc- reconfigured into classrooms. After teacher at GAAA, not only became tor, took the juniors and seniors many years of planning, moving to a practitioner of 4MAT, but became on a tour of Washington, D.C., and leased facilities, and moving back a certified trainer as well. When the New England states. Charlita

to the original site after renova- asked why she is an avid user of Brown and Quinesha Hicks, also Greater Atlanta Adventist tions, the dream of an adequate 4MAT, she responded, “Recogniz- juniors, had this to say about their school building was realized. In ing the different learning styles of trip: “It’s one thing to read in a 2004, GAAA entered into a brand my students enables me to gener- book about Walt Whitman and new, state-of-the-art facility. ate strategies in presenting a lesson Ralph Emerson, but it’s another This building plays a major role that guarantees that they not only to actually experience the places in moving toward the goals out- understand, but can walk out where they lived and composed lined for the Adventist EDGE, not the door and use what they have their literature. But, one of the only in the instruction of students, learned, as well as explain it to most enjoyable parts of the trip someone else.” was our visit to the White Estates. Leola Wade, the principal of People talk about Ellen White, and GAAA, believes “every child God it usually leaves you with negative created has a different way of feelings, but after seeing firsthand learning. The Adventist EDGE is for myself, my feelings about Mrs. an avenue through which every White have changed.” student can find success. Praise the As this initiative is implemented Lord for that ‘edge’!” in more and more of our schools, The students are excited about we believe learning will explode Varied methods of instruction appeal to being taught based on the way exponentially. the learning styles of all students. they learn best. Ashley Atkins, a ju- —BY JAMES K. LAMB

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 13 A School Academy on the EDGE

organizations and per- stop moving forward. forming groups. Adventist: At our school, we of- Mission-Minded: fer not just Christian education, but At GMAA we not only truly Adventist Christian education. perceive the idea of “the Our mission at GMAA, through the Adventist mission field” as being implementation of the components the Dominican Republic, of Adventist EDGE, is to give our where we will be working students an educational experience this Spring Break, but also that will prepare them for Christ’s we view our own campus soon return. We have even taken as a mission field. This the step of changing our name this year so far, at least 20 stu- school year by adding the word Miami dents have been baptized “Adventist” so that the community as a result of different ef- will recognize who we really are, Vespers programs rejuvenate students and prepare forts. Our Parent Teacher and to show our sense of pride them for mission outreach. Association, National in being a Seventh-day Adventist Honor Society (NHS), Christian school. At the risk of adding still an- and other organizations have been As you can see by our actions other acronym to the concept of working towards raising money for and our words, Greater Miami Adventist EDGE, I humbly present various projects in our very own Adventist Academy is genuinely an

Greater Greater Miami Adventist Academy’s “mission field” here at home. Adventist EDGE school. application of the Adventist EDGE: Active: No one would ever —BY LUIS CORTES GOMAA. accuse GMAA of being passive, in Goal-Oriented: One of the or out of the classroom. objectives this year at GMAA, Mi- There never seems to ami, Florida, is to unite the faculty be enough space in the by working together as a team schedule to include ev- toward the goal of accreditation. erything—from the new By achieving our goal, we demon- honors college classes strate to our students that through in conjunction with Christian team effort we “can do Miami-Dade College, all things.” To increase student to our brain function enrollment, another goal, the entire research; from our His- GMAA staff and faculty visit dif- panic Heritage celebra- ferent constituent churches two tion, to our Friday night Sabbaths a month to emphasize the vespers programs; from kingdom-value of a Seventh-day our community outreach Adventist Christian education. Stu- projects, to the NHS dents join us in this effort as they Hurricane Katrina clean- participate in their various musical up—we never seem to Teachers meet to discuss the process of accreditation.

14 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 Maintaining aBalance of the mind through a variety of activities. In speaking of Christ’s education, Ellen White writes in Education, page 77, “His education was gained directly from the Heav- en-appointed sources; from useful work, from the study of the Scrip- tures and of nature, and from the experiences of life.” What better

model could we possibly follow? Academy The Adventist EDGE, focusing on the whole child, real life, and the integration of religion, is so needed in our world today. At , Vocational training, along with aca- Savannah, Tennessee, the 4MAT Activities that involve the hands encour- demics and spiritual emphasis, adds to learning system is being imple- the balance of Harbert Hills curriculum. age learning processes of the mind. mented in the classroom, the It is a privilege for Harbert vocational work training programs (89.1 FM), and farm offer many and Hills Academy to be involved with are being strengthened, and the varied opportunities for experienc- the Adventist EDGE program. concept of collaboration is being ing real life while learning. Com- Maintaining a balance between given added emphasis. Students munity service and missions serve vocational, academic, and spiri- and teachers are together, not only as a way to develop the attitude of in the classroom, but also in the unselfish service. The rural setting tual training is the focus of our Harbert Hills program. This plan can be traced work place. The Harbert Hills among the rolling hills of west Ten- from the school of Eden, through Academy Nursing Home, Bread of nessee gives a special atmosphere of the patriarchal schools, through the Life Bakery, WDNX radio station peace for hearing more distinctly the schools of the prophets, through Voice of Nature. the education of Christ, right down The school improvement pro- to today. The emphasis of the cess is active. Harbert Hills Acade- Adventist EDGE on addressing my has become a member of EASEA every student’s learning style and (E. A. Sutherland Education Associa- encouraging students to expand tion) and will have its first on-site their knowledge through active evaluation team visit this spring. techniques, such as experiments Today’s technology demands and real world problem solving, fits are being addressed through the well. installation of a new, campus-wide, The latest research and strate- high-speed Internet system. There gies clearly show how the learning is still much to be done, but by processes of the mind are encour- God’s grace we are moving forward. aged and supplemented by activi- There is indeed an “edge” to the ties that involve the hands, and call Students expand their knowledge Adventist system of education. May on the other creative processes through fun, creative techniques. we fully experience it. —BY JOE SIMPSON

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 15 Learning Through Flexibility

With the implementation of Consumer Math—these are only a some teachers have been trepid, Adventist EDGE at Heritage Acade- few of the examples we are using. once they see them in action, they my, Monterey, Tennessee, we have This flexibility has been a real as- are convinced. A simple change Academy seen almost immediate differences set to the teacher in dealing with overall has proven to be a liberat- in the way and degree in which students at different learning levels ing experience for everyone and our students learn. Teachers have and learning styles. Allowing their has put the fun back into the class- the freedom and are encouraged to students to express themselves in room. The encouragement from bring into the classroom multiple various ways creates thinkers and our conference and union educa- resources to compliment the cur- not mere reflectors of what they tional leaders has been invaluable. riculum. Technology has made this have been taught. Teachers are Adventist EDGE has changed the process clearer and easier for both collaborating together on the ways complexion of education at Heri- our teachers and students, and be- they have involved these aspects tage Academy for the better.

Heritage cause they are not tied to the text- into their classroom, and, although —BY DEBBIE BAKER book, both are enjoying the classroom experience much more, with consider- able results. Projects in small groups, oral presen- tations, giving worship talks, and Bible studies have all been incorporated into the classroom cur- riculum that have helped our students retain the materials they are taught and then share it with others. Math games such as Sudoku, word games such as Scrabble and Mad Gab, vocabulary bees, Monopoly using checks From the fun of word games like Scrabble, to the serious of nature of classroom worship, instead of paper money for students are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of learning platforms.

16 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 Toward Something Better

Our curriculum is focusing on more project-based learning, while targeting real-life issues in a group setting. Our classes are shifting from teacher-centered learning to Academy student-centered learning, with the teacher as the learning facilitator. In an effort to enhance the comput- er skills of our students, we have added an IC3/MOS (Microsoft Of- fice Systems) class, which provides certification upon completion. Through a diverse faculty, varied teaching styles, and continued staff training in the areas of 4MAT Many students have the opportunity to work with community outreach projects. A Microsoft Office systems class enhances and classroom technology, we are Highland the computer skills of the students. adding real-world relevance to our the clean-up of Hurricane Katrina, The primary focus of Highland classes. we are taking steps to become a Academy, Portland, Tennessee, is We are empowering our first response school, which will to help our students realize their students with effective leadership give us the opportunity to respond need for a personal relationship skills through student-led revivals, immediately to natural disasters with Jesus Christ and encourage Sabbath school programs, VBS pro- and other situations of need. the development of that relation- grams, and prayer and Bible study We feel that we are continuing ship. Ultimately, our goal is to de- groups. We also have student to develop a well-rounded cur- velop and educate young people to representatives on our administra- riculum that focuses on the devel- love Christ, grow in Him, and serve tive/discipline committee and our opment of the whole person—the Him. We want our students to be school board. Our Student Council spiritual, intellectual, social, emo- able to serve their fellow man in is also actively helping to create tional, and physical person. We a way that profoundly affects their school policies that express the believe that this process is truly a global community. In order to do views of the students. “Journey to Excellence.” We con- this, we make opportunities avail- Meaningful service to our com- tinue to follow our school motto— able for our students to prepare munity has become an important “Always Moving Toward Something themselves for the ever-changing part of our curriculum as well. We Better.” world and church of which they have developed a strong outreach —BY BECKY PATRICK AND are a part. program. In light of our help with STEVE BAUGHMAN

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 17 Preparing for Service that I learn in the classroom,” is the campus culture at Laurelbrook says Ashley Berger, a four-year and is part of the EDGE. Small class senior. “When I graduate in sizes with differentiated instruction, May, I will not only be prepared a strong English language learners to enter a university nursing program, and a full-time SUCCESS program, I will also have essen- teacher help ensure that every stu- tial life skills like time manage- dent reaches their full potential. ment, how to work as a team, When Eugene Chirshev came to

Academy and how to love and appreciate LBA from Russia this school year, he the differences in people, just knew only a few words in Eng- k like Jesus does. I’ll also have my lish, loved the Lord, and would not

o CNA license.” hesitate to offer a public prayer in A freshman frames a building addition as o part of his vocational training. Laurelbrook, started in 1950 Russian. But, before the end of the

r on 21 acres of mountaintop first semester, Eugene was partici-

b Anyone who steps onto the beauty, has never lost its focus pating in Sabbath School programs,

l campus of Laurelbrook Academy in of training an army of young people reading and reciting scriptures in

e Dayton, Tennessee, is stepping into for a life of service. Students are of- English.

r a 2,000-acre classroom. You will see ten reminded in assemblies that the As the Adventist EDGE con-

u students applying the Algebra I con- objective of an LBA education is not tinues to raise the bar in Seventh- cepts of slopes and y-intercept while to prepare them to enter Ivy-league day Adventist Christian education, a learning to put a new roof on a staff schools or to be hired by Fortune Laurelbrook Academy’s dedication

L home. Chemistry and geometry 500 companies. Laurelbrook edu- to excellence in the field of practi- is taking place while students are cation is, as the Adventist EDGE cal, God-centered, service-oriented learning the science of agriculture plainly states, “to anchor students in education will continue. EDGE: or working in the water-treatment a relationship with God and prepare Educators Delivering GREAT plant. Principles of health and the them for a joyful life of service.” Education! importance of service are reinforced Every year LBA students go on —BY DORIS MORRIS as students serve as certified nursing mission trips in the U.S. and other assistants in the sanitarium. parts of the world. At the writing “Jesus taught nothing but that of this article, the senior class is which could be utilized” Ministry preparing to go to Bolivia, South of Healing page 448. The Adventist America, to help build a school. EDGE is committed to a curriculum “This will be my second mis- that is “authentic, relevant, meaning- sion trip,” says Honiko Abrams from ful, and standards-based.” This is Jasper, Tennessee. “I’m so excited consistent with the methods of Je- about going to Bolivia. I always feel sus, the Master Teacher, and this is stronger spiritually when I’m help- Laurelbrook Academy’s philosophy ing others.” of education. A strong spiritual environment “I’ve learned the importance of with high standards and a belief Student and teacher work together to putting to practical use everything that every student is uniquely gifted build a footbridge.

18 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 The Possibilities are Almost Endless

Madison Academy, the first Madison Acad- academy in the Southern Union to emy has all of these complete the Adventist EDGE train- components and is a ing, has embarked on an aggressive model for computer project to integrate technology into technology in any the classroom. Robert Stevenson, the school. The school school principal, says that he has uses a multi-server never encountered the necessary wireless system which ingredients to make this dream a enables students and reality—not until coming to Madison teachers to interface

Academy, in Madison, Tennessee. digitally in a number Academy According to Stevenson, a of ways. For example, crucial factor to make a program students can send like this happen is full staff support, homework to teachers with a competent and motivated by school-provided Madison Academy is a model for computer technology. technology director. Additionally, e-mail, in addition to there needs to be a quality stu- creating and sharing PowerPoint Taking advantage of a program dent body from supportive homes. presentations from their laptops. called EdLine, students and parents And finally, a school must have a Teachers are able to post home- can access grades at any time over progressive conference and school work assignments, worksheets, and the Internet, which gives families

board, who have a far-reaching vi- activities using Microsoft shareware, another tool to keep up with their Madison sion for education. which means that many assign- students’ progress. ments are done completely on With technology like this the the computer from beginning possibilities are almost endless. through grading. And, as our teachers explore the In addition to using “smart capabilities of the new technol- boards,” teachers have hand- ogy, they continue to find ways to held tablets using Bluetooth enhance learning. technology, which gives them It is the goal of the staff at Mad- the ability to manage their ison Academy that their school has computer from anywhere in the a program which students will want classroom, as well as projecting to attend, not for the sake of mere images from their computer to a academics, but where they will find classroom projector, or sending Jesus integrated into every part of images directly to student ma- the program. Every student should chines. Additional management leave with a GREAT education, but software allows teachers to view most importantly, find Jesus in the activity on student laptops while process. the students are on campus and —BY MARVIN LOWMAN Students can send homework by school-pro- vided e-mail. logged on to the network.

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 19 Developing the Whole Person

Miami Union Acad- this partnership, we were emy, nestled in the diverse able to offer PSAT and SAT community of north Miami, preparation classes at an over- Florida, has taken the Ad- whelming discount, offering ventist EDGE call to action. a money-back guarantee of Under the direction of our 200-point score increase. dedicated principal, Regina School clubs and class- Harris, MUA fosters a bal- es have taken on various anced development of the projects, including blood whole person–physically, drives, shoes drives, food intellectually, socially, and basket distribution to needy Miami Union is preparing students for responsible citi- spiritually. Working together zenship in this world and in the world to come. families in the community, with the home and church voter registration, community through quality academics capable coordination of our school fairs offering medical screen- and co-curricular activities, master- chaplain, Juan Garcia. MUA strives ings, and business networking. Last ful instruction, ongoing assessment, to integrate Christian principles school year, the high school partici- outstanding customer service, with learning to anchor students in pated in a mission trip to Puerto qualified school board members, a relationship with God. Rico, helping students to broaden and advanced educational technol- Challenging our students to their horizons, serve their fellow ogy, MUA is preparing students a constant pursuit of academic men, and appreciate the blessings for responsible citizenship in this excellence requires innovation and received. This focus on outreach is world and in the world to come. creativity. MUA established the Ni- all based on MUA’s plan to provide The motto of Miami Union hil Sine Numine Association, based relevant connections to real life

Miami Union Academy Union Miami Academy is “Nothing Without Ef- on the Latin version of our motto, concepts with practical, hands-on fort.” It takes effort to maintain a to recognize the academic achieve- applications. Students are acquiring school dedicated to excellence in ment of our students on a quarterly skills for a successful future and are all areas. Adventist EDGE encour- basis. Initially, students with GPA’s prepared for a meaningful life of ages team effort, which is fostered of 3.0 to 4.0 for the second grad- service and outreach. when parents, teachers, and stu- ing period comprised 30 percent —BY RENEE MALCOLM dents participate each year in sup- of our high school student body; porting our high school choir, un- however, at the beginning of the der the direction of Renee Hodge, third quarter, we were excited to for the Christmas performance at realize an increased involvement of Bayside in Miami, an opportunity approximately five percent, and we to witness to the community. anticipate continued growth. Seven students decided to be Another area of focus has been baptized this year as a direct result improvement of standardized test of Week of Prayer. Our speak- scores for college admission. Mi- ers, Willie Ramos and Juan Carlos ami Union Academy formed a part- Leon, inspired our youth to live nership with the Princeton Review, better Christian lives and be closer a national company dedicated to to God. The baptismal service was assisting students with prepara- Seven students decided to be baptized solemn and spiritual, under the tion for all standardized tests. With following Week of Prayer.

20 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 Reflections on Life Last year Mount Pisgah This year the students were Academy, Candler, North able to expand their community Carolina, initiated a portfolio service into a different com- program as a way for students munity—the town of Waveland, to collect and display their ac- Mississippi, one of the towns complishments. The program hit hardest by Hurricane Ka- highlights a student’s posi- trina. In September more than tive experiences in academics, 200 students, staff, parents, and work, organizational participa- other volunteers traveled from Academy tion, and even social experi- Pisgah to Mississippi to work ences while in academy. As with A.C.T.S., an organization part of the process, students from the Florida Conference. are asked guided questions to Just a couple miles from encourage reflective thought the Gulf of Mexico, the town for each area of school and Students work together to share ideas for portfolio of Waveland was completely personal life. production. flooded by storm surge that The portfolio program covered the town with more meets the Adventist EDGE goal Brandy explains. I’ll have more than 25 feet of water. Anthony of providing performance-based proof of what I accomplished,” she Isom, a junior from Anderson, assessment as part of the student continued. South Carolina, was shocked at the evaluation. Portfolios have be- “Even if academics isn’t their devastation he saw. “It was hard to come an accepted tool for personal strong area, students should be believe we were still in America,” and professional presentation, and able to recognize growth and ap- Anthony said. While in Waveland, many colleges and employers now preciate the areas where they do students operated the area’s largest Mount Pisgah look at portfolios when interview- excel,” stated Kathy Brannan, vice distribution line, handing out food, ing a potential candidate. principal for academics. water, ice, cleaning supplies, hy- There are monthly check points Portfolios are required of all giene products, diapers, and other to make sure that students are on students each year they attend essentials. track, and they are given time in , and while Our ministry to the people of classes and organizations to work they are graded on their participa- Mississippi didn’t end after we left on compiling their artifacts. tion in the program, it is not re- Waveland. This past December “I like being able to person- flected in their GPA. Mount Pisgah Academy donated alize my portfolio,” said Brandy Another important part of the $22,000 to A.C.T.S to help build a Johnson, a junior at MPA. program here at Mount Pisgah small mobile kitchen unit to serve Student present their portfo- Academy is our service and out- the communities surrounding lio to a staff review board at the reach. Each week, one class takes Waveland as they continue to re- end of the year. It gives them an a day off from classes to partici- build. This donation was made on opportunity to share with the staff pate in community service projects behalf of the hundreds of church their reflections on their progress around the Asheville area. Projects members, alumni, parents, and through the year. include adopt-a-highway; volun- individuals who donated almost “When I’m in college and look teering at the VA Hospital, home- $50,000 to the Academy last fall. back at my portfolio, I’ll be able to less shelters, and area food banks; —BY ELISSA MORELLO remember what I did in academy,” and cleaning up area parks.

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 21 On the EDGE Education, Technology, Service

Nursing Assistant Adventist Academy choir. Program Later in March, the choir Thanks to the ef- will join other voices forts of Aline Dormer of in Huntsville to present the Oakwood College the music of composer Seventh-day Adventist Rosephanye Powell. church, several Oak- wood Adventist Acade- An Eye-opening my students are train- Experience ing to become nursing Hurricane Katrina assistants. The nursing left a lasting impression, assistant program is The Oakwood choir has collaborated extensively with a local orches- not only on its vic- offered at the Oakwood tra, community vocalists, and other Adventist academies. tims, but on OAA relief College nursing depart- workers as well. The 25 ment through Drake Technical In- out in this educational experience. students and two sponsors, Crystal stitute, also of Huntsville, Alabama. The Home Arts class will sew vari- Thomas and Joseph Roberts, who Students take classes every Sunday ous items that will be used or worn traveled to Lumberton and Wave- from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Upon by the astronauts in their training. land, Mississippi, to help, said the completion of the program, students The Macromedia Flash class will experience changed their lives. will become certified nursing as- design interactive training simula- Their first stop was Bass Memo- sistants. As professionals they may tors for the astronauts to use in their rial Academy in Lumberton, where

Oakwood Adventist Academy Adventist Oakwood work in hospitals, nursing homes, virtual space training. students packed and distributed and other health care facilities. food and supplies to approximately A Notable Choir 600 people who drove in from area We’ve Gotta Hunch… The OAA choir is in its seventh communities. OAA and NASA will soon sign year under the direction of Philip In Waveland, their second stop, a Space Act Agreement that will Williams. In addition to singing reg- the students organized food, water, put students on the cutting edge of ularly at area Seventh-day Adventist and other essentials, and cooked technology. HUNCH, which is the churches, the 54-member choir meals for over 3,000 hurricane acronym for High School Students presents three annual concerts: victims. United with NASA to Create Hard- Christmas, winter, and spring. As This expedition of service will ware, is a partnership where “stu- part of a 125-voice choir accompa- never be forgotten by the students dents gain valuable working skills nied by members of the Huntsville and staff. True education is all by developing tangible products that Youth Orchestra, they performed about service to mankind, and we’re meet a real need in NASA’s Space selections from Handel’s Messiah at grateful that OAA students had a Station payload training program.” this year’s Christmas concert. chance to experience it. OAA students will participate in The choir presented a Black —BY GILBERT COOPER the computer and sewing technol- History Month concert in February ogy areas of the program. Yvonne for the public. In March they will Peters (Home Arts) and Joseph Rob- travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to sing in erts (Macromedia Flash) will lead a joint concert with Greater Atlanta

22 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 23 Carolina Conference

Building a Learning Community

Salisbury Adventist School • “My daughter begs The school-wide theme for the to go to school everyday. year was “Building a Learning Com- That never happened be- munity.” Salisbury Adventist School, fore.” Parent with only two teachers, teamed • “This school doesn’t together to “4MAT” the school envi- stress me.” Second Grader ronment for the year. Community • “I love how this was the concept studied and experi- school is full of humor. enced by the students through four The kids don’t pick on major areas: their school, their city, you. I thought that I the world, and heaven as a com- would never like school munity, one for each quarter of the this much!” Fifth Grader school year. • “My granddaugh- The Camden teacher and students find learning fun now with the Adventist EDGE. ter is not afraid of school Comments on Salisbury: anymore—a real blessing.” cause it is much better than working • “I love the fact that they [the Grandparent in the book all the time.” Parents school] strive to include the body of • “Now I learn better about feel their children are learning and the church in all activities so we can Jesus, because I learn about Him all retaining the lessons much better see what our monetary support goes day long.” Second Grader than in a traditional setting. Church for.” Church Member members are impressed because the • “It is easy to feel like you are Salisbury ended the school year students are much more involved part of the Salisbury school, because with “Heaven as Our Community,” in being up front and leading out they love unconditionally everyone which became especially pertinent in the worship service. They have in the community.” Parent with the tragic loss of an 8th grader watched these students’ confidence • “We transferred my son for from an expected illness in the and leadership steadily increase over one year. It was the best thing we spring. Students and family came to the past four years. did for our son and for our family.” appreciate the hope we have of the The teacher is thrilled and Parent resurrection in a very real way. amazed at how the Adventist EDGE implementation in her classroom has Camden Adventist School increased parental involvement in Camden Adventist School is a the school. The parents are actu- one-teacher school in South Carolina ally asking when the students will that is truly unique. Sherry Hous- be doing certain types of learning ley, the teacher, says that “people activities so they can arrange to be have been telling me for years that off work to come and see what is I was a master teacher, but I never happening. “This has made learning believed it until I got involved with come alive!” parents say. the Adventist EDGE. Now I believe One professional from the com- them. I know I am a master teacher munity who is not a church mem- because I understand how the brain ber couldn’t believe the school is learns and why I’m doing what I’m addressing issues that students will doing.” be facing in the work world with What makes Camden unique? children at this young age, saying, Salisbury school really enjoys working Students say the Adventist EDGE “This is wonderful!” with the 4MAT curriculum “makes learning a lot more fun be- —BY PAM FORBES

24 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 Florida Conference

The Learning Never Stops

How do you make a good thing work together to find new ways to groups of teachers log on to their better? Put as many people to work bring such things as critical thinking, computer each Thursday afternoon, as possible, doing as many things as writing, and ecology to life in their post actual student writing samples possible, to make the biggest impact classrooms. “We have been studying on a teacher site called LiveText, possible. In Florida, that means pull- outdoor education for two years,” and discuss student progress using ing out all stops to keep our teach- says Julie Center, East Pasco kin- Skype, a computer program which ers fresh in the latest techniques of dergarten teacher and study group allows for conversation. working with children. And judg- leader. “The whole school has been ing by our classrooms, all of this energized by what we are doing.” Outside resources flow new concentrated effort is yielding high ideas into the system. No stone results. Technology breaks geographi- has been left unturned in finding “When I put my children in this cal boundaries. Through our people with ideas to share that school, I noticed a difference right One-to-One program, classrooms make us better at what we do. away,” says Nancie Nickless, mother are connected by camera, with the Teachers from other conferences, of twin daughters in Lori Hudak’s words “small school” becoming a state groups such as FLaRE (Florida kindergarten classroom at Orlando thing of the past. “The real beauty Literacy and Reading Excellence), Junior Academy. “The girls love it. of the program is that it removes and local community agencies are They’re involved in everything— teacher isolation,” explains Nury all tapped for ideas. “I found a soccer, gymnastics, basketball, piano Perez, One-to-One coordinator. high-powered consulting group in lessons, handbells. And, what they “Teachers talk about how they can my area that has trained my staff in are doing in the classroom is just improve their teaching, plan togeth- working with children with special amazing.” er, and teach kids more than 100 needs,” says David Gardner, princi- None of this is by accident. For miles away.” pal of the Jacksonville School. “An the past three years, through the Other teachers meet electroni- out-of-conference educator recently Southern Union’s Adventist EDGE cally to discover ways to help young dropped in and was amazed at what school improvement plan, the children become better writers. Two we are doing.” Florida Conference has And then there’s our Sil- taken a colossal leap ver Team, retired educators forward in bringing our cris-crossing the conference schools to a new level. to support classrooms from How are we doing it? High Springs to Miami… and the classes, workshops, Teachers inspire and professional books teachers. We do that continually engage our everything we can to teachers... and our office connect teachers. This team, dedicating long hours year, our teachers in- to inspiring teachers to structed others, dem- grow and stretch.... onstrating how they In the Florida Confer- interact with their own ence, the learning never students to bring new stops—in the classroom or excitement and under- out of it. standing to learning. —BY SANDRA DORAN Through monthly study groups, teachers Florida teachers network in study groups to share ideas.

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26 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 Georgia-Cumberland Conference

Academic Excellence in a God-Centered Environment

The Conference church the Adventist Church. The student schools are first class all the turned to her mother and asked if way. All our teachers are they could join. The mother asked denominationally certified if they could join his church, and he and teach in their areas of replied they could. Since that time certification. Our confer- the principal and his family have ence test scores on national studied with the family, and there tests rank well above the have been six baptisms. national average across all A youth group from Greeneville tested grades. Curriculum Adventist Academy and church has decisions are based on been learning about world hunger Southern Union standards in and are committed to raising $2,500 language arts, mathematics, to be dispersed locally and globally. science, and social studies, It is their desire to be an example which incorporate all the to other Church youth to join forces national standards for these and funds to make a real impact on core areas, while also incor- world hunger. One-on-one time with the teacher is an advantage found in Adventist education. porating Adventist faith- Success stories like these give based learning and commu- us hope that God is using Adven- “God, in His mercy, placed my nity outreach activities. tist Christian education to make a grandson in your classroom. In Here are some examples of difference in the lives of students. half a school year, you have ac- Georgia-Cumberland Conference As Bowman Hills Adventist School complished what a series of other church schools in action. teacher Melissa Harley recently teachers had failed to accomplish. The Pikeville, Tennessee, one- shared with us, “I became a teacher You saw my grandson’s potential. teacher school opened this year because I wanted to make a differ- You applied love and your obvious with 10 students. They believed ence in the lives of my students, gift of teaching to his life. You have God wanted a school in Pikeville academically and eternally.” That’s motivated him to change his perfor- and that He would bless the school. Melissa’s passion. That’s the Geor- mance, his attitude, and his aca- Every Thursday morning, the Home gia-Cumberland Conference’s demic achievement. He now loves and School prayer group came passion. school, loves you, and enjoys his to the school and prayed for the —BY CYNTHIA GETTYS life. I thank God for the restoration teacher, the students, and the He has wrought through you.” enrollment. By the beginning of The experience of this child, the second semester, they had related by the child’s grandmother, a 50 percent increase in atten- is what the Georgia-Cumberland dance with 15 students enrolled. Conference office of education prays God answers prayers! will happen for each of our almost One of our school princi- 2,800 students enrolled in 47 schools pals was looking for a substitute where we currently offer education teacher. A student overheard from pre-kindergarten through the the conversation and volun- twelfth grade level. We are com- teered that her mother would mitted to providing excellence in be happy to substitute. The academics and nurturing spiritual principal explained that sub- Children work together to accomplish the goals growth. stitutes have to be members of of their project.

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 27 Gulf States Conference

Excellence is a Quest

A few months before his un- in the Gulf States Conference exist timely and tragic assassination, primarily to touch the lives of our Robert Kennedy said: “Some men children and youth for Jesus. Every see things as they are and say ‘why.’ student entrusted to our care is a I dream dreams that never were and gift of God to be educated for both say ‘why not.’” Most of us recognize now and eternity. It is our inten- that excellence is not a destination; tional approach to harmoniously rather, it is always a quest...a journey blend the work of redemption and on which we travel with twists and education as one ministry through turns along the way. Similarly, excel- a Christ-centered curriculum.” lent schools don’t evolve by accident Here are some highlights of or as the result of any single change the Adventist EDGE in the Confer- or event. ence during the 2005-2006 school Teachers and students at the Pensacola year: school find ways of making fall a fun-filled • All teachers received training learning memory. with 4-MATion, utilizing technol- ogy to develop and share unit ters, science fair, art fair, and geogra- lesson plans. phy bee. • All teachers of grades K-3 •All students in grades 5-6 will learned how to use DIBELS, a rec- meet for our annual outdoor school. ognized reading-readiness test, to This year’s theme will focus on regularly measure the development physical fitness, with a theme of “Fit of children’s phonemic awareness in for Heaven.” sounding out words as part of their •Students are participating in reading proficiency. an on-going Campaign for Compas- • All teachers received an exten- sion. They raised over $1,000 for the Principals and head teachers meet at Camp Alamisco for the annual leadership sive workshop highlighting the latest victims of the Tsunami, and now are training retreat. research with respect to the brain raising funds to help a sister elemen- and learning. Practical applications of tary school that suffered great dam- The Adventist EDGE is not just the research were then explored. age in Hurricane Katrina. a dream. It is the work of many • All principals participated in a —BY LESLIE LOUIS hours of prayer and energy. It is the fall weekend retreat that focused on work of many educators collaborat- the qualities and practices of Chris- ing together. And, it is the work of tian leadership. tapping into a variety of resources • Students in grades 8-12 are based on research and technology. given the opportunity to participate The Adventist EDGE is a uniquely in an education mission adventure Southern Union vision of developing during spring break. This year’s proj- an intentional approach to improv- ect will bring five schools together ing the quality of our curriculum, our to work at a children’s orphanage in instruction, and our assessment. Mexico. The following mission statement • All students in grades 5-10 is the guiding light of the educa- meet to highlight their skills at a Teachers love each of their students as tional ministry in our Conference: two-day education fair, including a unique individuals and recognize his or “The Seventh-day Adventist schools spelling bee, Bible quest, math mas- her dignity and infinite value.

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Georgia-Cumberland Academy Alumni Weekend, March 31 & April 1, 2006 REDUCE YOUR TAXES!!! th Come Celebrate GCA’s 40 Birthday! The Southern Union Home Health Education Services Golf Tournament (HHES) is looking for individu- Friday, 11:00 a.m. als or businesses that are willing Field’s Ferry Golf Club to donate cars or vans to its Featured Guests YOUTH SUMMIT student mis- Jennifer LaMountain in Concert, Friday Vespers sionary program. These much Dr. John McVay, Class of ‘76, Church Service needed vehicles will be used Brenda Micheff Walsh, ���������������������5:30 p.m. by student literature evangelists and Bible workers to do evange- Birthday Party for GCA listic work in various church loca- GCA Cafeteria, Saturday, 7:00 p.m. tions throughout the Southern Alumni Sports Night, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Union. Financial contributions are also accepted. Honor Classes For more information, ’66, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, ‘01 please contact: Rocky Davis or Jim Wilson at: For more information, contact the Alumni Office 404-299-1621 706-629-4591, x4017 or [email protected]

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 29 Kentucky-Tennessee Conference

No More “School as Usual”

For more than a hundred years, • Standards continue to be de- using not just traditional testing, but it has been “school as usual” in the veloped so that teachers can thought- also performance, peer evaluations, Adventist educational system. We fully and creatively design their and student portfolios. meet state requirements. We teach classes around their students. • Up-to-date technology will all the required courses, plus Bible. • We are watching technology drive and enhance projects and per- Our teachers are certified. Our trends and updating classrooms with formances. schools are accredited. Statistics computers and software. • Students will be solving real show we’ve done a good job. • More importantly, we are life problems, learning leadership So why change? Because the training our students to care for skills, participating in labs, mentor- world has changed dramatically! Not their world and their fellow man by ing, and tutoring. only has the world changed, but emphasizing community service, • Learning and outreach will be our children have changed. They church participation, and missionary designed to strengthen personal faith come from different family structures endeavors. and develop a Christ-like character. now. Society has bombarded them with endless television, questionable Yes, many positive changes are The ‘journey to excellence” has music lyrics, loose morals, and over- being made, but we’re not through begun. We are preparing a genera- whelming materialism. yet. We must push the EDGE a little tion for unknown challenges, and it Today, advances in every ele- farther. In the schools of tomorrow, must be an education grounded in ment of our existence are making the individual will be placed at the the power of God’s Word, delivered what we knew yesterday obsolete. heart of all we do. by qualified teachers who themselves Fifty minutes a day of “reading, • Classrooms may be in “pods” kneel daily at the feet of Jesus Christ. writing, and arithmetic” is not going or grouped seating arrangements to This is what the Adventist EDGE to produce the results needed for to- facilitate discussion and creativity. is all about: Educators Delivering morrow’s adults. It’s time to rethink • Teachers will create and guide GREAT Education—to prepare our how and what we teach. It’s time to the desire for learning, rather than children for an uncertain world, but push the EDGE of innovation. merely lecturing. a certain future. Today, we realize that radical • A system will be in place to —BY MARVIN LOWMAN change begins with us—leaders and track literacy teachers… skills so they • Our schools are setting aside can be cor- days during the school year for rected early. teachers to work on professional • Multi- development. sensory teach- • Teachers are studying the latest ing techniques research on the brain—how it learns, will be used, what it remembers, and why. rather than • Study groups have been workbooks, to formed to practice proven learning reinforce skills. strategies. • Union- • All are learning the 4MAT wide standards unit design which follows the brain’s will be the natural cycle of learning. basis of evalu- • Teachers are looking for ways ations, and to develop real-life connections with mastery will The Conference sets aside time for teachers to work on professional the curriculum. be determined development and classroom activities.

30 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 South Atlantic Conference

Salvation and Education

Division (NAD) has responded to this concern with the Journey to Excel- lence initiative. The Southern Union response to the NAD initiative is the Adventist EDGE, and as a conference in the Southern Union, South Atlan- tic has embraced the concept of the Adventist EDGE being integrated in all of its 23 schools.” Students at Decatur Adventist Junior Berean Christian Junior Academy Charlotte-Berean students and faculty Academy gain computer skills at a young journey to Panama to help repair the age. is a K-8 school in Atlanta, Georgia. Adventist school. Fern Freeman, who teaches third Christian education is still an Ad- grade, loves to find innovative ways North Carolina. The principal, Hen- ventist essential. Salvation and educa- of challenging her students. As her rietta Bishop, believes there must be tion cannot be separated, and should students glue toothpicks to the draw- application of information for students be the top priority for our children. ing of a human skeleton, they also to achieve. One of the best ways of Yvonne Brown, principal of name the bones included in the anat- doing that is by teaching students to Decatur Adventist Junior Academy omy. When asked how third graders serve others. She says, “In the field of in Decatur, Georgia, states, “It is the are able to learn such indepth infor- community service, our school has goal of our school to fulfill God’s mation, she responded, “Students are made great strides and looks forward mission one year at a time. We are capable of learning just about any- to greater opportunities to give back more than a school that teaches mere thing you teach them, if the informa- to our community.” To stretch their academics. While we believe the tion is presented in an exciting and community service beyond the city acquisition of knowledge is power, fun way.” Patricia Sherrod, principal, borders, Bishop took students on a we also believe the knowledge that added, “I am excited about the idea trip to Panama to help repair and Jesus came to impart is even more of reaching all students, academically upgrade the Adventist school. The powerful.” as well as spiritually, in some way. students and volunteers worked dili- In Macon, Georgia, Bethany The Adventist EDGE initiative affords gently to clean and paint the school Christian Academy’s principal, us this opportunity.” building and help create a nicer envi- Sheridan Albert, reverberates the The principal at Napoleon B. ronment for student learning. same sentiments: “Even though a Smith Academy in Greensboro, North —BY JAMES LAMB child may go to public school with Carolina, has found an exciting way nice facilities, they miss the spiritual to teach math and agriculture at the component. While it is our goal to same time. After the city donated a give our children the best education truckload of compost, the students possible, it’s our paramount goal to had to find the perimeter and area see them in heaven.” of the ground in preparing to plant The South Atlantic Confer- their garden of pansies. Her students ence is positioning itself to make also pooled their money to purchase change happen in its schools. Pennie a fish tank and fish to assist in their Lister-Smith, Ed.D., vice president study of sea life. Each student used for education, says, “As valuable and the Internet to do research on the essential as Seventh-day Adventist care and feeding of the fish. Creative study of anatomy is part of the Christian education is, it is at the Berean Junior Academy & Pre- third grade curriculum at Berean Chris- crossroads. The North American school Center is located in Charlotte, tian Junior Academy.

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32 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 South Central Conference

Growing Ever Upward

The South Central has galvanized the local Conference’s Adven- ministerial leadership, tist EDGE initiative saying, “Building an includes moderniz- academy in Huntsville is ing a new academy a tangible way we can facility and campus. show our gratitude to the On October 23, 2005, Huntsville membership the Oakwood College for their financial support board of trustees vot- over the years.” ed to deed 32 acres The Adventist EDGE of prime land to the initiative has also stimu- South Central Confer- lated other educational ence for the erection progress in South Central of a new Oakwood Conference. The EDGE’s Academy preK-12 vision to increase enroll- education facility. ment by 30 percent with- Oakwood Acad- in five years is reflected emy, founded in 1896, in a 10 percent overall has held the distinc- Executives from the college, academy, and conference display plans for enrollment increase over tion of being one of the new Oakwood Academy facility. the last two years. En- the original, histori- rollment at the Ephesus cally Black, boarding high schools in and action plans for improvement. Academy in Birmingham, Alabama, America. The academy has gradu- Innovative features of the new has jumped from 120 students in ated a number of notable Adventist campus will include housing for a 2002, to 185 students in 2005-2006. leaders, among them C.E. Bradford, recently formed partnership be- The enrollment at Bethany Academy Marshall Kelley, Delbert Baker, Paul tween Oakwood Academy and in Montgomery, Alabama, is up from Brantley, Janette Rogers Dulan, and NASA, the HUNCH program: High 65 students in 2001, to 120 students. Jeffery White. School Students Unite with NASA Other EDGE initiatives include Principal Gilbert Cooper feels to Create Hardware. Students will a Conference-wide Mental that the Academy’s destiny is linked study realistic hardware designs, Math program and web site, to the Spirit of Prophecy statement fabricate simulated hardware, and www.projectmath2k.com. It was in Vol. 7 of the Testimonies for the manufacture products used by NASA launched to tutor students and mo- Church, p.231. Ellen White said of in its Space Station payload train- tivate their interest in mathematics. the Huntsville schools, “... These ing program. A partnership with A short-term mission program called schools are to receive encourage- Garden Cove health food store is The Jr. NAPSTERS, designed to build ment and help, for the Lord led in being planned where students will faith maturity in students, has taken their establishment.” Auldwin Hum- grow vegetables in greenhouses and eighth graders on mission junkets phrey, South Central Conference’s garden plots to market to Hunts- to Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Gulf superintendent of education, cites ville residents. In this, students will shores. This spring, students will the academy development as, “South experience firsthand God’s lesson assist locals on the island of Jamaica Central Conference’s most significant book of nature. in repairing a school. Adventist EDGE initiative, because Elder Benjamin Browne, presi- —BY AULDWIN HUMPHREY it is our only PreK-12 school.” Also, dent of South Central Conference, the new facility will satisfy major has embraced the vision of devel- NAD accreditation recommendations oping the pre-K-12 campus. He

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 • T IDINGS 33 Southeastern Conference

Embracing Innovation

Southeastern Conference of- program, a curriculum ficially launched the Adventist EDGE committee was appointed. initiative during a one-hour telecast The committee examined at camp meeting 2004. The event programs from across the was broadcast live via satellite and nation and incorporated the Internet throughout the conference. best elements into South- Recognizing that the educator eastern’s curriculum. will play a vital role in the success- Science education was ful implementation of the Adventist enhanced via SciMath, an EDGE, Elisa Young, superintendent innovative science educa- of education, developed a number tion program. The confer- of staff development initiatives. ence hired Trina Bowden, One of the key components of a biochemist with industry the Adventist EDGE is the 4MAT in- experience, to develop the struction delivery format. Young put program. A visiting lab Science education has been improved with a new, together an intensive 4MAT training program and DVD video innovative curriculum. program. As a result, 95 percent of labs have improved science the teachers in Southeastern have education. Additional sup- education system, and the imple- completed all three levels of 4MAT port and resources is provided via mentation of a church school rally certification. the SciMath website (www.secsci- day, an annual event that serves as A special Adventist EDGE com- math.org). a showcase of Adventist education. mittee used data collected from an A newly-appointed technology Young has also taken an active role education survey to form a compre- committee was asked to develop in the development of the home and hensive K-12 action plan that incor- a comprehensive plan to integrate school secretary and education sec- porates the tenets of the Adventist technology into the curriculum. The retary offices of the local churches. EDGE. Issues addressed in the plan communication/technology depart- The addition of Carol Byrd, as- include curriculum, science educa- ment of Southeastern has partnered sociate superintendent, and Marion tion, and technology integration. with the education department to Joseph, Conference librarian, has To address its educational create the following technology- strengthened the education depart- based initiatives: the Miami ment. Byrd, stationed in South Union Academy School of Florida, where half of the confer- Technology, web-based ence schools are located, extends platforms that provide the presence of the education students with access to high- department. tech courses, and the Model As we look ahead, Southeastern Technology School. The is determined to use the Adventist Model Technology School EDGE to develop the type of educa- project focuses on the tion system that God demands of us. integration of technology While every Conference initiative in ways that will foster the could not be mentioned here, you creation of original works of are invited to explore the efforts of knowledge. the education department by visiting Other initiatives in- the news and events section of the The newly created School of Technology provides cluded the addition of child education page (www.secsda.org). students with access to high-tech courses. care as an official part of the —BY ROBERT HENLEY

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36 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 LEGAL NOTICE The South Atlantic Conference Session Notice is hereby given that the 23rd regular session of the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at the River Oaks Praise & Worship Center, in Orangeburg, SC, Sunday, May 21, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. The first meeting of the Conference Session is called for 9:00 a.m. This session is called for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing term and for transacting any other business that may properly come before the session. The Organizing Committee shall be constituted as follows: Each church represented at the constituency meeting shall choose one member for the organization, plus one additional member for each five hundred (500) members and an additional one delegate for each major fraction over five hundred (500) members. Each church in the conference is entitled to one delegate for the organization and an additional delegate for each fifty (50) members or major fraction thereof.

Vanard Mendinghall, President Ronald Wright, Secretary Linwood Stone, Treasurer

The South Atlantic Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc. Notice is hereby given that the 23rd regular session of the South Atlantic Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation, is called to meet at the River Oaks Praise & Worship Center, in Orangeburg, SC, Sunday, May 21, 2006. The Organizing Committee will meet Saturday, May 20, 2006, at 8:00 p.m. The Association will meet after lunch on Sunday, May 21, 2006. The delegates to the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists are the constituency of the corporation.

Vanard Mendinghall, President Ronald Wright, Secretary Linwood Stone, Treasurer

LEGAL NOTICE The South Central Conference Session Notice is hereby given that the 23rd regular session of the South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Oakwood College Church, in Huntsville, Alabama, Sunday, April 30, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. The Organizing Committee will meet Saturday night, April 29, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. The first meeting of the Conference Session is called for 10:00 a.m. This session is called for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing term and for transacting any other business that may properly come before the session. For the Organizing Committee, each church is entitled to one representative for each full 500 members. The total number of representatives on the Organizing Committee is 156 and the quorum is 104. Each church in the conference is entitled to one delegate for the organization and an additional delegate for each twenty-five members or major fraction thereof.

Benjamin P. Browne, President D. C. Edmond, Secretary P. G. Palmer, Treasurer

The South Central Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc. Notice is hereby given that the 23rd regular session of the South Central Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation, is called to meet in the Oakwood College Church, in Huntsville, Alabama, Sunday, April 30, 2006. The Organizing Committee will meet Saturday night, April 29, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. The Association will meet after lunch on Sunday, April 30, 2006, at approximately 2:30 p.m. The delegates to the South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists are the constituency of the corporation.

Benjamin P. Browne, President D. C. Edmond, Secretary P. G. Palmer, Treasurer

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Nondiscrimination Policy

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Seventh-day Adventist Church in all of its church schools, admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools, and makes no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic background, country of origin, or gender in the administration of education policies, applications for admission, scholarship or loan programs, and extracurricular programs.

CAROLINA CONFERENCE Okeechobee, FL Shoal Creek Adventist School, Sharpsburg, GA Abney Chapel Christian School, Orlando Junior Academy, Orlando, FL Wildwood Adventist Elementary, Wildwood, GA Fayetteville, NC ACADEMY Osceola Adventist Christian School, Oakland Avenue SDA School, Florence, SC Mt. Pisgah Academy, Candler, NC Kissimmee, FL GULF STATES CONFERENCE Napoleon B. Smith SDA Academy, Port Charlotte Adventist School, Greensboro, NC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Port Charlotte, FL ACADEMY Baldwinʼs Chapel SDA School, High Point, NC Sawgrass Adventist School, Plantation, FL J. W. 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Palm Beach SDA Christian School, Berea Junior Academy, Sumpter, SC Camden Adventist School, Camden, SC Country Place SDA School, Jackson, MS West Palm Beach, FL Ephesus Junior Academy, Wilmington, NC Charleston Junior Academy, Charleston, SC Emmaus Elementary School, Columbus, MS William A. Kirlew Junior Academy, Mt. Hebron Adventist Christian Academy, Columbia Adventist Academy, Lexington, SC Emerald Coast Christian School, Opa Locka, FL Wilson, NC Crossroads Adventist School, Statesville, NC Ft. Walton Beach, FL Winter Haven Adventist Academy, Ephesus Junior Academy, Winston-Salem, NC Day Star Christian Academy, Anderson, SC Floral Crest SDA School, Bryant, AL Winter Haven, FL Eddlemon Adventist Academy, Spartanburg, SC Gulf Coast SDA School, Biloxi, MS Z. L. 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Rogers SDA School, Jackson, MS Atlanta North SDA School, Atlanta, GA ACADEMIES Emma L. Minnis SDA School, Louisville, KY Augusta SDA School, Augusta, GA , Portland, TN FLORIDA CONFERENCE Emmanuel SDA School, Mobile, AL Coble Elementary School, Calhoun, GA Madison Academy, Madison, TN Ephesus SDA School, Birmingham, AL Advent Home Youth Services, Calhoun, TN ACADEMIES Ephesus SDA School, Greenville, MS Standifer Gap SDA School, Chattanooga, TN ELEM ENTARY SCHOOLS Forest Lake Academy, Apopka, FL F. H. Jenkins Elementary School, Nashville, TN Bowman Hills SDA School, Cleveland, TN Appalachian Christian Academy, Greater Miami Academy, Miami, FL Oakwood Elementary School, Huntsville, AL Cumberland Heights SDA School, Manchester, KY University SDA School, Knoxville, TN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Coalmont, TN Bill Egly Elementary, Lawrenceburg, TN Beryl Wisdom Adventist School, Orlando, FL A. W. Spalding SDA School, Collegedale, TN Columbia SDA Elenentary, Columbia, KY Clearwater Junior Academy, Clearwater, FL Columbus SDA School, Columbus, GA Dickson Adventist Elementary, Dickson, TN SOUTHEASTERN Bright Horizons Christian Academy, Cookeville Christian Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, Portland, TN CONFERENCE Clermont, FL Cookeville, TN Hines Memorial Elementary School, Cocoa SDA School, Cocoa, FL Inez Wrenn SDA School, Crossville, TN Jackson, TN ACADEMY Deltona Adventist School, Deltona, FL Learning Tree Elementary School, Dalton, GA Leach Christian School, Cedar Grove, TN Miami Union Academy, N. Miami, FL East Pasco Adventist Academy, Dade City, FL Laurelbrook Elementary School, Dayton, TN Lexington Junior Academy, Lexington, KY Forest City Adventist School, Altamonte Meister Memorial SDA School, Deer Lodge, TN Louisville Junior Academy, Louisville, KY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Douglasville SDA School, Douglasville, GA Madison Campus Elementary, Madison, TN Springs, FL Broward Junior Academy, Plantation, FL Duluth Junior Academy, Duluth, GA Martin Memorial Elementary School, Forest Lake Education Center, Longwood, FL Daughter of Zion Junior Academy, Dunlap Adventist School, Dunlap, TN Centerville, TN Gold Coast Junior Academy, Boynton Beach, FL Delray Beach, FL Josephine Edwards Christian School, Ellijay, GA Memphis Junior Academy, Memphis, TN Gulfcoast SDA Elementary, St. Petersburg, FL Elim Junior Academy, St. Petersburg, FL Gainesville Christian School, Gainesville, GA Pewee Valley Junior Academy, Heritage Junior Academy (Ocala SDA School), Ephesus Junior Academy, Jacksonville, FL Cedar Ridge SDA School, Georgetown, TN Pewee Valley, KY Ocala, FL Ephesus Junior Academy, West Palm Beach, FL Tri-City SDA School, Gray, TN Ridgetop Adventist Elementary, Ridgetop, TN Homestead Christian Junior Academy, Miami Union Elementary, N. 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44 T I D I N G S • M a r c h 2 0 0 6 Events Calendar Florida Kentucky-Tennessee Florida Calendar – March ʻ06 Conference Association Board Prayer Conference Schedule Complete calendar online-- and Executive Committee http://www.fl oridaconference. March 15. May 16. March 31-April 2, 2006 com/calendar.html July 18. Sept. 19. Florida Pathfi nder Events-- Highland/Madison Academy Carolina/South Atlantic Housing: call Gail McKenzie 615- http://www.fl oridapathfi nders.com/ Boards Nosoca Pines Ranch, Liberty Hill, SC 859-1391 or call 407-644-5000 x127. March 16. May 11. 828-667-2535 SPEAKERS: Philip Samaan, Linda Gulf States/ Singlesʼ Ministries Events Homeland Evangelism Boot South Central and mailing list information. Seyh: Artist, Charles Hougabruecs Camp – March 24-26. Indian Prayer Objectives: Pastors have Twin Lakes Conference Center Spiritual study groups, fellowship Creek Camp. been asked to develop a prayer 155 Milner Road Florence, MS 39073, dinners, outings, and more. Prayer Conference – March 31- emphasis for each local church. 601.845.6858 http://www .asamcf .org/, melody. April 2. Indian Creek Camp. Churches are encouraged to contact SPEAKERS: Ruthie Jacobson, Peter [email protected], or 407-292- sister churches in their area and host Neri, Leslie Pollard, and Fredrick 1421. prayer vigils that weekend. Russell Estate Services Clinics and THEME: In Everything…Pray PRAYER OBJECTIVE: To Announcements MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: Seminars experience the presence of God, and Adventist Single Adult Two delegates from each church in to inspire participants to make prayer March 25. Carol City Spanish. the Carolinas. Delegates responsible the priority in their churches. Ministries (ASAM) Conference for transportation. Every meeting April 8. Hollywood. THEME: Upper Room Revival -- March 22. Attend the countryʼs will be simultaneously translated into April 22. Ambassador. largest training event for Single Spanish. Special times allotted for Housing: April 29. Okeechobee. Adult Ministries leaders at small groups. Personal and corporate GSC–Call Cindi DeWild at May 6. Filipino-American. the interdenominational SAM prayer will be sprinkled throughout 601.845.4078 Evangelism Series Convention, March 23-25, the weekend. Each evening there will SCC–Call Laurene Williams at following the 3rd Annual Adventist be a prayer vigil. 615.226.6500, x125 April 1-8. Ebenezer Spanish. Sabbath afternoon will feature an in- Rolando and Rebeca de los Ríos. SAM Leadership Training spirational concert of prayer. Training April 7-22. Miami Springs. Marc Conference March 22. Both will in how to establish an effective prayer Florida/Southeastern and Sarah Swearingen. be held in Phoenix, AZ. Featured ministry in the local church will be Camp Kulaqua, High Springs FL speakers are Dr. Hyveth Williams offered Sunday morning. 386-454-1351 April 13-May 20. 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A 24-hour prayer room will Walker Memorial Academy forward to thousands of lives South Central be set up where attendees will vol- Alumni Weekend--March 25- being touched by Jesus through Indian Creek, Liberty, TN unteer to pray in one-hour segments. 26. Walker Memorial Academy, Adventist Single Adult Ministries. 615-548-4411 Prayers from this vigil will ascend Avon Park. Guest speakers: I encourage EVERY pastor, SPEAKERS: La Clare Litchfield and from the beginning to the end of the Rey Descalso and Mark Reams. church, and conference to work Ken Mulzac conferences and be accompanied by Tribute program for William together to help ASAM affect lives PRAYER OBJECTIVES: Unity for a the prayers of members in the home Farmer for 20 years of service. for eternity.” finished work churches. THEME: Upper Room Revival Details: [email protected] or Granger, Washington SDA 863-453-3131 Church Celebrating 100th Forest Lake Academy Alumni Anniversary -- July 28, 29. Thank you for participating in the Southern Union Call to Prayer in every church Weekend--March 31-April 1. and school in the Southern Union on Sabbath, April 1, 2006. Please pray for our Yakima Valley Academy and children and youth by name, and the Atlanta 2010 initiative, to reach every resident Forest Lake Academy, Apopka. Granger Jr. Academy reunion in the greater Atlanta area with the Gospel of Jesus before the General Conference Honor classes: 1946, 1956, held in conjunction. Details: Session by His Grace. 1966, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1996. www.grangersda.com; Email: —Elder Oliver J. McKinney Details: www.forestlakeacademy. [email protected]; Address: org/alumniweekend.htm, Granger SDA Church, P.O. Box [email protected], or 407- 460, Granger, WA 98932; Phone: 722-3707. 509-854-1132 or 509-837-4092. Sunset Mar. 3 Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Mar. 24 Mar. 31 Apr. 7 The Journey--Marriage Retreat Seventh-day Adventist Korean Atlanta, GA 6:38 6:43 6:49 6:54 6:59 8:05 with Ron & Nancy Rockey. Language Institute Alumni Charleston, SC 6:21 6:26 6:31 6:36 6:41 7:46 Details: 407-644-5000 x136. Missionaries, where are you? Charlotte, NC 6:23 6:29 6:35 6:40 6:46 7:52 April 8-9. Miami Temple Church. If you served in South Korea as Collegedale, TN 6:40 6:46 6:51 6:57 7:03 8:08 April 15-16. Forest Lake Church. a student or regular Missionary, Huntsville, AL 5:46 5:52 5:58 6:03 6:09 7:14 April 29-30. Tampa First Church. please send us your contact Jackson, MS 6:02 6:07 6:12 6:17 6:22 7:27 information in preparation for a Spanish-language Vacation Louisville, KY 6:41 6:48 6:54 7:01 7:07 8:14 reunion during summer/fall 2006. Bible School/Sabbath School Memphis, TN 5:59 6:05 6:11 6:17 6:22 7:28 E-mail: marilynlazarus@hotmail. Workshops--Details: 407-644- Miami, FL 6:25 6:29 6:32 6:35 6:38 7:42 com or [email protected]. 5000 x138. Montgomery, AL 5:46 5:51 5:56 6:01 6:06 7:11 Nashville, TN 5:46 5:52 5:58 6:04 6:10 7:16 April 16. 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