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THE TRUTH IS...
"The atmosphere at MBA is very warm and supportive, the teachers are very Christ centered, the school offers many interesting opprotunities for a variety of activities, and the campus is an idyllic place to attend school."
Linsdey Henning, Class of 2011
Sonora, CA |
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"It's a family friendly school, it creates opportunities in all aspects of life. Including education, life lessons, and getting closer to God. You also make friendships here that are impossible to make anywhere else."
Kaitlynn Gonzales, Class of 2010
Merced, CA |
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"Your school has provided a great christian environment for my son's spiritual growth. Also your school offers a very challenging academic environment. I have enjoyed seeing and hearing my son's personal growth. I love to see the fruit of my labor flourish. Thank You Monterey Bay Academy!"
Jose Valencia Sr., Current Parent
Chowchilla, CA |
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"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 1978
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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From the Principal's Desk
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 | | Tim Kubrock, Principal |
Dear MBA Family,
This week-end, our nation will remember the shocking events of 10 years ago on September 11. Some have called it "the day that America lost its innocence." Approx. 3,000 innocent Americans were killed in the terrorist attacks. It is sad that it sometimes takes a tragedy to unite us or motivate us to do more for our community. Next Thursday, Sept. 15, all MBA students and many staff members will be out working in our local community for our first of two "Project Blitz" service days this year. The day will begin at 8:00am with worship in Baker Chapel followed by the entire school heading out for community service day. This is one way we can fight terrorism and teach our students that we can make a big difference and serve our communities without having to go very far. (read more about September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance) |
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Looking Ahead
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It should be a relatively quiet week-end on campus for us, in contrast to our busy football week-end last week. Tonight, the Junior class of 2013 will be presenting Friday night vespers at 7:30pm in the outdoor bowl near the Gregory home. Pastor Jeff Deming will be speaking for church on Sabbath at 11:10am in the sanctuary. His sermon is titled "In Commemoration."
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Next week will be our fall Week of Prayer with special guest Dr. Tim Reisenberger. (click for Monday and Friday special schedule, Tues, Wed, Thurs special schedule) Please pray for God's spirit to cover our campus and prepare our hearts. Tuesday and Wednesday will be standardized ITED test days. Thursday will be our first "Project Blitz" community service day.
Our first homeleave of this year will begin on Wednesday, September 28 at 12:25pm. Classes will resume on Monday, Oct. 3.
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Special Event at MBA
(note from MBA English teacher, Cheri Gregory)
|  Christian author and speaker, Susy Flory, will visit MBA on Friday, September 23. Her most recent book - Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero - (co-authored with Michael Hingson) was released in early August and has spent five weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list.
Mrs. Flory will speak for morning chapel at 9:00am and guest lecture in several English classes. During the lunch hour, she will host a "Q&A" session for all students interested in any aspect of Christian reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Mrs. Flory is a for mer high school English and journalism teacher, wife, mother of two teens, and cancer survivor. You can learn more about her at www.SusyFlory.com.
Mrs. Flory's books will be available on September 23 and may be pre-ordered through Mrs. Cheri Gregory at cgregory@montereybayacademy.org. Her other books include:
So Long, Status Quo: What I Learned From Women Who Changed the World --
Dog Tales: Inspirational Stories of Humor, Adventure, and Devotion
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Last but not least
| Thank you for entrusting your children to us this school year. We are off to a great start and look forward to graduation with all 64 of our senior class members on June 3. Please let us know what we can do to help you and your child's MBA experience be a positive, amazing journey.
Quote of the day: "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal."~Author Unknown |
| Make it a great day. All the best,
Tim Kubrock
Principal
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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.