Education
Story by Jacklyn Ruth, Chesapeake Conference Communication Department
Kylynda Bauer graduated as president and valedictorian of Highland View Academy (Hagerstown, Md) Class of 2009. As a microbiologist, she now conducts cutting-edge research in the microbiome field. In this TEDx Talk, Bauer shares research that observes the impact of malnutrition and microbes on the gut-brain axis.
Story by Vicki Swetnam
Recently students and faculty from Ohio Conference's Spring Valley Academy (SVA) gathered for a K–12 assembly to dedicate the kindergarten classroom in memory of Zelda Dunn, who taught at SVA from 1994–2011, and kindergarten aide Stephanee Oberer (affectionately known as “Mrs. O.”) Together they established the foundation of the school’s early childhood kindergarten program, in accordance with counsel from the Spirit of Prophecy.
Story by Leonora Seferlis
Two high school students from New Jersey Conference's Lake Nelson Adventist Academy were recently honored for their achievements at the 29th annual Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards. The Paul Robeson Institute for Ethics, Leadership and Social Justice sponsored the event. This institute, located at the Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC), was founded in 1999 to preserve Paul Robeson’s legacy as a role model for excellence. The students who received the awards attained a GPA of 3.0 or higher and excelled in four areas: Scholarship, the Arts, Community Service and Athletics.