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Kettering College Breaks Summer Enrollment Record

Story by Jessica Beans

Kettering College (Ohio), a fully accredited, coeducational college that specializes in health science education, broke its summer enrollment record for the second consecutive year. The college increased its opening enrollment by 11.8 percent, with a total of 722 students enrolled for the 2018 summer semester. Last summer, the college recorded a previous high of 646 students for the summer 2017 semester.

The college also reached a record high of summer full-time students with 418, an increase of 9.4 percent, passing the previous high of 382 in summer 2016. Kettering College also reached its record summer credit hours of 6200, an increase of 14.7 percent, passing the previous high of 5404 for the summer 2017 semester.

Frederick Adventist Academy Designated a Maryland Green School

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan greets Frederick Adventist Academy students and staff

Story by Miranda Alvarez

The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) recently named Chesapeake Conference’s Frederick (Md.) Adventist Academy (FAA) a Maryland Green School. The nationally recognized award honors the school’s efforts toward sustainability, the reduction of environmental impact and environmental literacy. The award acknowledges the various initiatives implemented by FAA since 2014, when the school began its intentional move toward a more eco-conscious culture.

Lake Nelson Adventist Academy—60 Years in the Making

(left to right) Karissa Osorio, class secretary*; Tania Tumundo, class treasurer*; Daniel Colón; Brendan Sierra, Student Association sports coordinator*; Juan Fernandez; Lyden Stanislaus-Niles, Student Association treasurer; Elinihaki Ngoye; Jenny Pontarelli, class vice president*; Taylore Williams; (sitting) Bethany Washburn; Naomie Charles, Student Association president*; Graciela Gonzales, class president* (Antonio Bermudez, not pictured) *NHS

Camp Meeting Season Kicks Off

Story by Visitor Staff

The Pennsylvania Conference kicks off the Summer 2018 Camp Meeting season in the Columbia Union Conference this weekend with Hispanic Camp Meeting at Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, Pa. Attend it or one of the other camp meeting gatherings this summer.

June 1-3 WeekendPennsylvania Conference Hispanic Camp Meeting, Blue Mountain Academy

ADRA and Sligo Church Host First Refugee Awareness Event

Imad Madanat, vice president of program for ADRA International, State assemblywoman Jheanelle Wilkins, Takoma Park mayor Kate Stewart, program coordinator and ADRA’s emergency response program manager Elizabeth Tomenko, and James Standish, community representative.

Story by Kimi-Roux James

Washington Adventist University Receives 2018 Best Value School Award

Story by Washington Adventist University staff

Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park, Md., was recently honored with the Best Value School Award for 2018 by the Best Value Colleges for the second year in a row. This recognition comes as a result of the institution's academic programs, student satisfaction, and affordability.

The nominating body recognized the value of the university’s location, size, and diversity. WAU is a short bus or metro ride away from the nation’s capital, some of the biggest attractions, noteworthy companies and the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. With a 9:1 student to teacher ratio, our campus community offers an intimate environment in addition to students from nearly 40 countries and 32 states.

Press Together

Story by Angeline David/Originally published in the March 2018 Adventist Journey magazine.

Have you heard the phrase “the church is a hospital?” Generally, it means the church is a place of healing from physical, mental, spiritual, and social brokenness. But there is more to be gleaned from the analogy. Consider how success in a hospital largely depends on the interconnectedness of each staff member.

Baltimore Junior Academy Students Participate in Chess Tournament

Nia Burton, BJA kindergartener, concentrates before she makes her next move at the chess tournament.

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

A group of Baltimore Junior Academy (BJA) students from the Allegheny East Conference recently hosted and participated in their first annual Baraka Shabazz Junior Chess Tournament. The tournament is named after Shabazz, a 12-year-old black female chess player, who in the late ’70s became known as one of the youngest chess champions.

WGTS 91.9 Granted Accreditation for Financial Accountability

Story by Lisa Krueger

For the third year in a row, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has recognized and accredited WGTS 91.9 for upholding the highest financial standards. “This is an important honor and meaningful accreditation for WGTS,” says general manager Kevin Krueger. “We make it a priority to be accountable to our donors and uphold the standards of ECFA, which include standards for financial accountability, transparency, fundraising, and board governance. Our donors give so generously, and it is our desire to help them feel invested in the ministry by knowing how their funds are being used to further our work in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas.”

Takoma Academy Alum's Book Provides Hope to Mothers of Preemies

Story by Ron Milles

Ken Wilson, former Biology teacher at Takoma Academy (TA), probably had no idea that his classes would help inspire Launice Melbourne, M.D.—then a student in one of his classes—to become a doctor. Melbourne (’99) credits her love for science to having outstanding teachers such as “Mr. Wilson.”