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THE TRUTH IS...
"My conversion to Christ at MBA set my life in a direction that cannot be described in words, because it has been an experience. I could never repay the valuable training and life preparation I received at MBA."
Jose Rojas, Class of 1979
Director, Volunteer Ministries, North American Division of SDA |
"I feel a certain pride toward MBA. I feel it is a school that really develops a child's character. Compared to other schools I have seen, MBA seems so personal and because of the boarding school experience, it is like a family. I feel very attached to MBA and being at MBA makes me feel like part of a kind of special 'club', a club connected with God that has many members that all have that same feeling."
Danica Betts, Class of 2011
Associated Student Body (A.S.B.) Executive Vice President 2010-2011 |
"I am indebted to the teachers and leaders that I now realize were making great sacrifices to work at MBA. The education, discipline, and life-long friendships from my years at MBA are invaluable assets that will live with me forever."
Scott Nelson, M.D., Class of 1988
Medical Director, CURE International, Haiti and Santo Domingo |
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Whale watching trip off Monterey coast. | |
From the Principal's Desk
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Tim Kubrock, Principal | Dear MBA Family,
When Todd Huston's legs got caught in the propeller of a boat at age 14, his life almost ended. He died twice, but was revived both times. He battled through numerous surgeries to keep his legs, but eventually one leg had to be amputated. Next, he decided to overcome his difficulties and began climbing mountains. He set a world record by climbing the highest elevations in all 50 states with ONLY one leg. Todd will be giving an inspirational talk this Sabbath at 3:30pm in the MBA church for our students and visitors. If you are in the area, you won't want to miss this special program. For more information and to see Todd's story on YouTube, go to his web site at: http://toddhuston.com/blog/. |
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MBA Happenings |
Risso's Dolphins on whale watching trip  |
The Junior English and Marine Biology classes got to see several whales and hundreds of dolphins on their whale-watching trip this week (pictured at top of page). Trip leader Jason Mustard said, "We had an incredible ocean-going adventure. It was a rich, cross-curricular educational experience and a beautiful day. Most of the participants didn't even get seasick!"
This week-end MBA is hosting the Junior Varsity Friendship games flag-football tournament. Seven schools will be participating, including Orcas Christian School (WA.); Milo Academy (OR.); Sierra View Junior Academy; Valley View Junior Academy; Mountain View Academy, Central Valley Christian Academy and MBA. On Friday night, MBA student Ben Ramey '13 will be speaking for vespers at 7:30 and on Sabbath, Stephen Macomber '11 will be presenting the sermon. Todd Huston will be presenting his story on Sabbath afternoon at 3:30pm in the MBAChurch. To view the complete JV Football weekend program click here. |
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Looking Ahead |
Our first quarter will end one week from today on Friday, October 15. You can instantly check your child's grades and attendance this year on our PowerSchool link. If you need an access code or have questions, contact our Academic V.P./Registrar, Donna Baerg at academics@montereybayacademy.org.
Approx. 250 young people (including 60 from MBA) and sponsors from around the Central California Conference will be attending the Youth Prayer Conference at MBA from Oct. 21-23. The CCC Youth Evangelism Team is in charge of this event. There is no charge for students who want to attend.
Parent week-end and Senior Recognition is coming the following week-end, Oct. 29-31. On Friday night and Sabbath morning, the Senior Class will be recognized and challenged as student leaders. The rest of the week-end will include events designed for you the parents to meet the MBA staff and attend a mini-day of school with your child on Sunday. There will be a required SUNDAY SCHOOL for our students on that day which will begin at 8:00am. Brunch will be provided for everyone from 10:15 to 11:15am. Classes will end at 12:50 and there will be a special seminar for parents from 1:00 to 1:50pm entitled "21st Century Learners." Click here to see complete event details and register. |
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Meet the Staff |
Sammi Ridley, Assistant Chaplain | Samantha (Sammi) Ridley comes to MBA all the way from her home in Monbulk, Australia, which is located about one hour from Melbourne on the Eastern Coast. Sammi is working in the MBA Campus Ministries department as our assistant Chaplain this year. She was born and raised on a farm with her 2 brothers and 1 sister. In 2008, she came to Northern California to train at the Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism. After that she worked for the CCC Youth Evangelism Team for the next 2 years. Sammi loves playing sports, reading and drawing. Above all, she wants our young people at MBA to "come to know Jesus as their close and personal friend" this year. She is currently leading out in Bible studies with more than 90 MBA students. One of her favorite texts right now is Jeremiah 33:3-"Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know." NKJV |
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Monterey Bay Academy is committed to excellence in communicating Jesus Christ while teaching young people to balance academics with everyday living in a clear and practical manner, so they will be equipped to grow in wisdom, integrity, and service. 