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WGTS Holds Women’s Event with Natalie Grant

Story by Jerry Woods

WGTS 91.9 hosted more than 2,200 women at the recent “Dare to Be” women’s event with Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill at the Hylton Christian Event Center. The station has hosted this event for the past five years. The event seeks to inspire women to “dare to be” the women that God has called them to be. Through music, prayer and the inspirational messages Grant and Gambill encouraged women to live their roles as wives, moms, employees, daughters and friends to the fullest. It’s a celebration of Christian womanhood.

WGTS Host Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant & Vice-President Mike Pence

Afternoon show host Tom Miner and morning show host Jerry Woods pose with winners who won a chance to meet Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant and musical director David Hamilton.

Story by Jerry Woods

Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Washington Adventist University

Story by Washington Adventist University Staff

At its November 2017 session, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmed the accreditation of Washington Adventist University (WAU).

During the process that revised the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s Statement of Accreditation Status, the body recognized WAU for progress to date on several recommendations and suggestions to address concerns and improve the institution in key identified areas. The University has been accredited by MSCHE since 1942.

WGTS 91.9 Honors America’s Veterans

2. WGTS promotions director Jerry Woods escorts Sgt. 1st Class Theodore Wilson to the broadcast booth to talk to Johnny Stone and Becky Alignay.

Story by Jerry Woods

WGTS 91.9, Washington Adventist University's radio station in Takoma Park, Md., spent Veteran’s Day with some of America’s finest at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington D.C. Johnny Stone and Becky Alignay did the afternoon show live from the AFRH in the “Hall of Honors.” During the broadcast they interviewed veterans from World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War.

Columbia Collegiate Choral and Pro Musica Welcome New Director Anwar Ottley

Story by WAU Staff

Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently welcomed Anwar Ottley to the Music Department where he serves as adjunct professor and leads the Columbia Collegiate Choral and the Pro Musica.

Ottley currently serves as pastor of worship at Potomac Conference's Takoma Park (Md.) church where he has served for the past nine years. He holds a Master of Music degree from Andrews University (Mich.), a Bachelors of Music degree from Columbia Union College (WAU) and He is currently completing coursework toward the Doctor of Worship Studies degree offered at Liberty University (Va.). Ottley is married to Sharlene, and together they have a newborn.