Headline News from Thunderbird Adventist Academy

Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2010

What Happened on Campus This Weekend – by Katy LaCourt

This past Friday night vespers was JAM, Jesus and Me, and was full of crowd involvement improv, wonderful praise music from the praise band headed by  seniors Andrew Borland and Gareth Hunter. The program also included  student testimonies about who was Jesus that week to them. 

Band and choir performed the church service at the Peoria Sun City church, while there was Sabbath school in the student center and Revelation Lectures speaker Lyle Albrecht preached for the church service at TAA.

Visitation Weekend Announcements

In nine short days, our students and staff will be welcoming prospective students from across the region to our campus.  The annual Visitation Weekend program will begin on Friday, February 5 at Noon.  There is no charge for our guests.  Our goal is to encourage the high school-aged young people in the area to see what TAA has to offer them academically, spiritually, socially, and physically.  Registration for the program begins at 10 AM.  The weekend will be fun of interactive, social activities; opportunities for academic, sports and music scholarships and try outs along with  a show case of our extracurricular programs. 

If you are a 7th grade to 11th grade student, please call the Recruiting Office to have your registration packet sent to you today at 480-948-3300 ext 204 or by email at shwarren@thunderbirdacademy.org.  Dorm rooms are available for parents and student-guests to stay both Friday and Saturday nights if reserved early.

Student Association Talent Show: February 6 at 7 PM

The SA Art & Talent Show begins on Saturday night, Feb 6 at 7 PM in the TAA Chapel.  Come see our students perform and display their art talents in the Chapel lobby. 

First Semester Honor Roll Lists

Principal Honor Roll  GPA 3.75- 5: Tucker A; Hayde A; Marshall C; Xylia C; Cassandra D; Kaitlin D; Damaris G; Kamrie I; Rebekah K; Stephanie L; Brissa L; Amy M; Allison M; Alicia N; Ashley N; Grant P; Jeen P; Jin Sol P; Geovany Q; Nikolas S; Allyssa S; Zachary S; Kimberly S; Melyssa S; Mingmin W; Anthony Wijatyk; Theodore Z; Thomas Z.

High Honor Roll GPA 3.5 – 3.749:  Signe A; Cody B; Cassandra B; Joshua B; Sara C; Kolby C; Sabrina C; Rebecca G; Gustavo E. G; Frances H; Sydney H; William H; Amanda K; Jae K; Avalon L; Amanda L; Brendon P; Soyoun P; Janna R; Hugo R; Alejandra R; Benjamen S;  Zachary S; Hannah V.

Honor Roll GPA 3.0—3.49:  Raul A; Rafael B; Brittany B; Marino B; Andrew B; Ana B; Keaton C; Dulce C; Elias C; Diego D; Christian G; Aleena G; Antoinette H; Nichole H; Alexis H; Dianna K; Elias L; Aileen M; Juan M; Jacob N; Nephatali O; Catherine Q; Megan Q; Rachel R; Kristine S; Tess S; Betty S; Alyssa W.

Congratulations Students on a job well done!

Mission Trip Fundraiser Event:  “Facing the Giants” Movie Night 

You are invited  on Feb 27 to the “Facing the Giants” Movie Night.  The mission trip group sponsored by the Arizona Conference Youth Department is hosting a “movie night” at TAA.  Free admission to see “Facing the Giants”.  Concessions will be sold and there will be a free-will offering taken.  

$1000 MoolahSPOT Scholarship

A new free scholarship search engine launched this past summer is offering a $1000 MoolahSPOT Scholarship based on a short-essay.  Family income, test scores, and financial need are not a consideration.  The award may be used for any educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, room and board for a student at least 16 years or older who is currently attending or plans to attend college or graduate school. .  The deadline for applying is February 28, 2010 and applications are currently being accepted.  

How to enter:  All applications must be completed online at www.moolahspot.com/award/. 

Project: Ease the Journey

You should have been hearing over the past few weeks more and more information at the local SDA churches about the “Ease the Journey” project.   Each of us can do our part to help those students that need financial help in receiving a private school education at TAA.    Read the announcements below coming from the Education Department at the Arizona Conference:

Project: Ease the Journey

Imagine an opportunity for any Adventist child to receive a Christian education. With over 18,000 Adventist members in the State of Arizona, everyone can play a vital part in ensuring our children receive a quality Adventist education.

You can make it happen. Tax season is officially upon us. Prayerfully consider using your tax refunds to make your contribution to the Arizona Adventist Scholarship.

Ease the Journey Benefit Concert--- March 6 @ 6pm. Thunderbird Academy campus.

Featuring Thunderbird Academy Band & Choir, Glenview Choir, Ring of Praise, Tongan Youth Choir, and more. 

Senior Financial Aid Workshop Feb 26

Juniors, seniors, and their parents are invited to attend a special College Financial Aid Workshop presented by La Sierra University.  Information gained from this presentation will be applicable to students planning on attending either SDA or public colleges and universities. 

The workshop will begin at 6:30 PM in the Student Center at TAA.  For more information call the Student Recruiting Office at 480-948-3300 ext 204. 

Cafeteria Schedule – Week of January 25-29

•  Monday, January 25:  Swiss steaks, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, mandarin oranges, salad bar
•  Tuesday, January 26: Mexican buffet, guacamole, salad bar,  and dessert
•  Wednesday, January 27: Macaroni and Cheese, hot dogs, peas and carrots, salad bar, and white cake,
•  Thursday, January 28: Vegeburger, French fries, green beans, salad bar, and brownie
•  Friday, January 29:  Vege chik pot pie, steamed asparagus,  potato chips, dinner roll, salad bar, and cherry cobbler

 Cafeteria Schedule – Week of February 1-5

• Monday, Feb. 1: Chili cheese fries, green bean casserole, and salad bar
•  Tuesday, Feb 2: Stir-fry tender bits, fried rice, Chinese vegetables, fresh fruit, and salad bar
•  Wednesday, Feb 3: Burrito bar, salad bar, and lemon cookies
•  Thursday, Feb 4: Chick a-la-king, buttered noodles, peas & carrots, salad bar, apple crisp, salsa, sour cream, salad bar, and brownies
•  Friday, Feb 5: Cheese enchilada, Spanish rice, pinto beans, shredded lettuce 

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