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Summer 2018

Do you have a passion for investing in the lives of
young people? Do you want to live in a community
environment that is intentional about impacting today’s
youth with God’s Word? If so, you may be interested in

joining our team at Sunshine Bible Academy.
We currently have several openings for the 2018-19
school year, including English teacher, Spanish teacher

and resident supervisor for the boys’ dorm.
For more information, and to access employment appli-
cations, visit http://www.sunshinebible.org/Jobs.html.
You may also call the school at 605.853.3071 or e-mail

[email protected].
Join us in equipping today’s youth to apply God’s truth.

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From Our Superintendent 4

Spring Play 5

School Board Junior/Senior Banquet 6
Senior Tea 9

Tom Young, Chairman Student testing 10

Onida, SD Track & Bible Day 11

Paul Beckwith, Vice Chairman Awards Night 12

Pierre, SD Spring Concert 14

David VanHeuvelen, Secretary Commencement 16

Emmetsburg, IA Class of 2018 18

Daniel Paul, Treasurer Crusader Athletics 20

Carson, ND Development Corner 22

Gaven Banik SBA Foundation 23

Hartford, SD Student News 24

Phil Hamburger

Seneca, SD

Andy Michaelis

Wessington, SD

Ken Shay

Pierre, SD

Brad Ufen

Miller, SD

God’s Truth for Today’s Youth. Giving 25

According to its Articles of Incorporation, Sunshine SBA Family News 26
Bible Academy exists to provide “for the general
education of youth in the essentials of culture and in Calendar 27
the arts and sciences, giving emphasis to the Chris-
tian doctrines and the ethics revealed in the Holy Front cover: Senior Christopher Hass running
Scriptures; combating all atheistic, agnostic, pagan, at the Region 2B track meet on May 17.
and so-called scientific adulterations of the Gospel;
unqualifiedly affirming and teaching the Inspiration Back cover: The ladies of the Class of 2018
of the Bible (both the Old and New Testaments); the at the Senior Tea in April. (Not pictured: Cam-
birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; His identi- rynn Wagner).
fication as the Son of God; His vicarious atonement
for the sins of mankind by the shedding of His blood
on the cross; the resurrection of His body from the
tomb; His power to save man from sin; the new birth
through the regeneration by the Holy Spirit; and

the gift of eternal life by the grace of God through
faith in Jesus Christ.”

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From Our

Superintendent
On the cover of this issue is
Christopher Hass running recogni-
in the region track meet tion at the
regional

in Gettysburg. As you will read on One Act

page 20, Chris is one of the most competition.

decorated runners in SBA histo- Truth be told, I could fill several

ry. One of the things I love about pages with accolades about all of

watching Chris run, and seeing the members of the Class of 2018.

pictures of him running, is that it They are a fine group of young

is so evident that he is giving it people and they will be missed

everything he has. If you could next year. We were privileged to

see that cover photo in its entirety, partner with their families and to

you would see that the next closest equip them with the knowledge and

runner is several strides behind him, ability to apply God’s truth in their

but Christ never lets up. lives. I look forward to seeing what

Between Cross Country and the future holds for each of them.

Track, Chris received many medals Hebrews 12:1 instructs each

and awards for his running. In fact, of us to “run with perseverance the

if you were at the reception after race marked out before us” (NIV).

commencement on May 20 and The seniors have finished an import-

saw Chris’s table, you saw just how ant part of their race, but they are

many medals he received. far from finished. Please pray with

On the facing page is an me that each of them will run with

article about the spring play, and perseverance, committed to follow-

the bottom photo shows Renee ing God’s leading and applying His

Seaman doing what she does quite truth in every decision they make,

well--putting her all into a dra- every step they take. Indeed, may

matic performance. Renee’s drama that be the prayer of every one of

career at SBA included being part us for ourselves, as well.

of Oral Interp for three years, the

spring play for three years, and the In Him,

One Act Play for two years. She

received the SBA drama award

twice, lettered in drama twice and

received Outstanding Actress

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Spring Playhe Emperor’s New Clothes is a Renee Seaman (‘18)

popular story that many may fights, and a lot of clothes!
Brittany Arkema was the director
Tknow. But Max Bush’s rendition
and the propmaker. Controlling

of it took a bit of Hans Christian sound was senior Lisa Lowman, with

Anderson’s own past spotlight by Gage

and mixed it in, such Davis. Jimmy Burma,

as his desire to be an a fifth grader, volun-

actor. The play fol- teered to help hold

lowed Young Nicolas crowd direction signs

(played by senior, during the Emper-

Renee Seaman) and or’s speeches to his

his mother Louise subject (as played by

(freshman, Cassidy the crowd).

Watson) as they peti- This year was a

tion the vain Emperor lot of fun; the play

for money for their was simple and

theatre. The Emperor the cast was small.

(acted out by sopho- Though it was held on

more Tony Campbell) a Friday night, many

rejects their petition stayed to watch and

so they plot to trick support the cast. As

him into giving them fun as it was for the

the money, by weav- cast, stagehands,

ing “magical” robes and audience, there

for him. was also a bit of

The story you sadness as this was

may know, of trickery the last Sunshine

and vanity, becomes play for director and

even more as Nicolas girls’ dorm counselor

finds that the Emperor Brittany Arkema. The

and the Captain of drama students and

the Guard (played by Abby Haun, students in general will miss her and

freshman) are using treasury gold her contributions to the school great-

to buy more clothes rather than aid ly. The actors thank her for her hard

the starving in the North. He and his work and for pushing them to be the

mother succeed in tricking the Em- best they can be.
Cast: Tony Campbell in center then, clock-
peror, getting money for the theatre, wise from top right, Jimmy Burma, Miss Brit-
and also helping the people of the tany Arkema, Renee Seaman, Lisa Lowman,
North. The comedy was full of vain- Gage Davis, Cassidy Watson, Abby Haun.
glorious monologues, clashing sword- Renee Seaman in her last performance.

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BanquetJunior/Senior
Victoria Paul (‘19)

In the fall, all the Juniors gathered together and
started to plan. We really had no idea what
we were supposed to do; but with a bit of
help, things started coming together. A venue
was found, entertainment was prepared, and
the food was ready to be catered. Before we
knew what had happened, it was April and
we were getting ready for the Junior/Senior
Banquet.
While J/S was originally supposed to
be on April 13th, it was move ahead to April
12th due to forecasted snow. People started
showing up at about 6:00 for pictures; this
went on for about 45 minutes and then it was
time for the grand march. It was pretty cold
and windy outside, so all the girls would have
been in bad shape if it had not been for the

gentleman escorting us who gave us their suit coats to
wear. Once the grand march was over and the last few
pictures had been taken, it was time for the food.

The Silver Spur from Pierre was hired to cater,
and they showed up with a delicious meal of beef tips,
garlic bread, and lettuce salad. Once we had stuffed

ourselves with all that food we
were expected to eat cake!
Unfortunately, many of us did
not have the stomach capacity
needed to eat much cake, but it
was sure good to look at, if not
eat. During dessert, some staff
and alumni did a skit about
getting ready for J/S. The end
result of that was a lot of mess
and laughter! After that, the
predictions were read to the

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seniors and the seniors read their wills to the
juniors; both were appreciated.

When all that was finished, everyone
rushed to clean up and beat the storm home.
J/S ended up being a lot of fun, even
though there was some stress involved with
not being sure when it actually was. All the
work paid off and everything
turned out pretty well. I was
very thankful for the adults who
helped us plan J/S and did so
much of the work themselves.
While it was kind of fun plan-
ning and then attending J/S, I
am looking forward to letting
next year’s juniors plan it and
just showing up for the fun!

Opposite: A beautifully deco-
rated table; Vy Nguyen, Evan
Lopez and Rianna Banik; Cas-

sidy Clark and Colton Ward.
This page, top to bottom, L to
R: Renee Seaman and Christo-
pher Hass, Joshua Hofman and
Susan Wilken; Brent Goertzen
and Cheya Goertzen; Savanna

Roghair and Jace Burma;
Camrynn Wagner, Samuel
Pedersen and Faith Owens;

Lisa Lowman and Jason
Burma; Hannah Appel, Grady

Davis and Alexa Kohn.
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From top, L to R:
Luna Habte, Willie

Anderson, Sifan
Habte; Kalkidan
Gezahgne, Ben
Deal, Ohnew Seol;

Wes McClure,
Shelby Belmore;
Autumn Hoffman,
Travis Hass; Han-
nah VanHeuvelen,
Taylor VanHeuvel-
en; Naomi Roghair,
Ben Deal. Susan
Wilken, Cassidy
Clark and Savanna
Roghair and all

that cake!

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Senior Teaweet treats, tasty scones, Kristina Watson

finger sandwiches and, of All in attendance were chall-
neged and encouraged from the
Scourse, cups of tea were devotional given by LuAnne (Letteli-

found on lavishly er, ‘83) Beckwith (be-

decorated tables. low). LuAnne’s chal-

This is not describing lenge was that we

High Tea in England, should not forget all

but the highly antic- that God has made

ipated Senior Tea known to us from His

given to honor the Word about who He

ladies graduating is, who we are and

with Sunshine Bible that our hope and

Academy’s Class of success is found in the

2018. The Senior Tea cross. The remind-

took place the eve- ers were given that

ning of April 23 and God is a holy, just,

was attended by the graduating loving and merciful God. We are

senior ladies, a number their moth- sinners who have been redeemed

ers--and even some by God’s grace. In

grandmothers--and light of these facts,

ladies of the SBA LuAnne then gave

faculty and staff. an encouragement

The goals of the to love others, saved

evening were to cele- and unsaved, with

brate with the grad- God’s love so that

uating ladies, enjoy He is honored and

tasty food, fellowship people will be drawn

with all who attend- to Him.

ed and encourage The evening

the graduates as closed with a time

they take the next of worship and

steps in their lives. As prayer. The ladies

everyone sat around who attended the

the tables enjoying the delicious tea had a time of prayer asking for

food that had been prepared by God’s protection and blessing on

the faculty and staff ladies, one the graduates as they take the next

could hear that encouraging fellow- step in their lives.

ship was taking place. Senior ladies pictured on back cover.

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Student Testing

Late April once again brought standardized testing, that time when
SBA’s students complete the Terra Nova, Third Edition (TN3) test.
SBA’s mean scale scores exceeded the national norm group in every
subject area in grades 7-12 on the TN3 except for seventh grade social
studies, and the SBA score was just two points below the national norm
score there. The largest number of students in any of our K-6 classes was
two, meaning those scores are not as statistically meaningful for national
comparison. However, the elementary students also did a great job and
exceeded the national norm group in most areas.

These students scored in the 99th percentile in individual subject tests:
Willie Anderson (11) - Math Computation, Math Composite, Science
Talix Babb (10) - Vocabulary, Language Mechanics
Shelby Belmore (11) - Language
Shariah Brockel (10) - Language Mechanics, Language Composite
Titus Deal (9) - Math Computation
Abby Haun (9) - Math Computation, Math Composite, Social Studies
Autumn Hoffman (11) - Reading, Reading Composite, Language,

Language Mechanics, Language Composite, Total Score
Joshua Hofman (12) - Language Mechanics
Taylor Michaelis (9) - Math Computation, Math Composite
Iver Paul (10) - Language Mechanics, Science
Victoria Paul (11) - Reading, Social Studies
Renee Seaman (12) - Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Composite,

Language, Language Mechanics, Language Composite, Total Score
Rebecca Van Bockel (9) - Language Mechanics
Taylor VanHeuvelen (10) - Reading, Language Mechanics
Cassidy Watson (9) - Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension
Owan Watson (5) - Reading, Math Computation, Math Composite
Susan Wilken (12) - Language Mechanics, Math Computation

The 99th percentile is the highest possible rating, and we commend
the seventeen students above for achieving that rating in their respective
subject areas. Overall, forty-one students scored in the 90th percentile or
higher in a total of 197 test categories!

There are thirteen total test categories in the TN3. Special congrat-
ulations to Iver Paul and Cassidy Watson, who both scored in the 90th
percentile or higher in at least ten of the thirteen categories, and to Talix
Babb, who did so in all thirteen categories!

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Track & Bibleriday, May 4, home school- Heidi Seaman

ing families from across the into their grade groups and were
guided through the remaining ath-
Fstate came to enjoy a day of letic (ball throw and long jump) and

recreation, fellowship, and fun for academic (spelling bee, Bible trivia
all. This year we had eighty-five test, Bible memory) events.
New this year was a passage
participants for the Track and Bible
events, and thirteen Pre-K students for the whole family to memorize.
participate in activities designed Students were required to mem-
orize a certain number of verses
especially for them.
based on their grade level, but if
A HUGE thank you goes out
they memorized all eleven verses
to students, staff members and
from Joel 2:21-32
community members
they also received
that helped guide
a pin for “mastery”
and direct the many
level. We had thir-
activities.
teen students from
The day started
all ages memorize
with a challenge
the entire passage!
from Psalm 119:9-
What an accomplish-
16 to GUARD our
ment for K- Judah
heart by SEEKING
Bauman, 2-Grace
His commandments.
Wipf, 3-Tessa
We do this by
Hinman, 4-Brianna
STORING His word
Sargent and Debo-
in our heart, BEING
rah Harris, 5-Abby
TEACHABLE, DE-
Hinman, Austin Blare,
CLARING His rules,
Spencer Sargent
MEDITATING on His
precepts, FIXING our eyes on God’s and Ezra Stieglemeier, 6-Allison
ways, and DELIGHTING in His stat- Hill, 7-Seth Schoon, Jasmine Hays
and Kyra Wallace.
ues daily.
We are so grateful for the
After the opening session,
families who take the time to work
everyone gathered at the foot-
on the academic subjects during
ball field for the 50 and 100
their school year, travel long dis-
yard dashes, and a fun run for
the youngest ones. Mason Ander- tances, and continue to encourage
son broke the record for the Boys other home school families to join in
50-yard day with a time of 9.03 the fun! We look forward to anoth-
seconds. Students then divided up er fun day on Friday May 3, 2019.

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ANwigahrtds

The annual Awards Night on May 3 was a celebratory evening as
students’ accomplishments were recognized in the areas of academics,
fine arts, athletics, diligence, attendance and character.

-Academic Awards-
Social Studies-Susan Wilken; Bible-Lisa Lowman; Math-Susan Wilken;
Science-Renee Seaman; English-Cassidy Clark; Computer-Tony Camp-
bell; Industrial Arts-Evan Lopez; Spanish-Joshua Hofman

-Fine Arts Awards-
Outstanding Instrumentalist-Christopher Hass; Outstanding Vocal-
ist-Joshua Hofman, Hannah VanHeuvelen; Director’s Award-Lisa Lowman;
All-State Choir Members-Shelby Belmiore, Ben Deal, Victoria Paul, Taylor
VanHeuvelen ; All-State Alternates-Shariah Brockel, Titus Deal, Joshua
Hofman, Lisa Lowman; Outstanding Actor-Willie Anderson; Outstanding
Actress-Renee Seaman; Outstanding Oral Interpreter-Shelby Belmore

-Athletic Awards-
Football: Most Improved-Jade Burma; Tackler-Teigan Clark; Leader-
ship-Jace Burma; Crimson and Gold-Evan Lopez; All Conference Honor-
able Mention-Evan Lopez
Volleyball: Outstanding Player (Varsity)-Susan Wilken; Most Improved
(Junior Varsity)-Rianna Banik; Most Improved (Varsity)-Victoria Paul;
Hustle Award-Dori Brockel; Assist Leader-Susan Wilken; Crimson and
Gold-Savanna Roghair; All Conference-Susan Wilken (Third Team); Ac-
es-Dori Brockel; Kills-Lindsey Wilken
Cross Country: State Qualifiers-Jace Burma, Chris Hass; Academic All-
State-Renee Seaman
Wrestling: Most Improved-Everett Paul; Roger Paul Award-Iver Paul; Out-
standing Wrestler-Teigan Clark; State Qualifier-Teigan Clark
Boys Basketball: Most Improved-Joshua Hofman; Leading Rebound-
er-Jade Burma; Assist/Turnover-Chris Hass; All-Conference-Jade Burma
(Third Team); Double Duty Award-Tony Campbell

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Girls Basketball: Most Improved Player (Junior Varsity)-Becca Hofman;
Most Improved Player (Varsity)-Maria Roghair; Defense Award-Shariah
Brockel; Leading Rebounder-Lindsey Wilken; Free Throws- Susan Wilken;
Outstanding Player-Lindsey Wilken; Crimson and Gold-Susan Wilken;
All-Conference-Lindsey Wilken (First Team), Susan Wilken (First Team);
281 Medalists-Lindsey Wilken, Susan Wilken; Academic All-State-Cassidy
Clark, Susan Wilken
Track: State Qualifiers-Shariah Brockel, Becca Hofman, Aja Paul, Victoria
Paul, Lindsey Wilken, Willie Anderson, Jace Burma, Jade Burma, Chris
Hass, Travis Hass, Joel Underwood
Rodeo: State Qualifier (2016)- Cassidy Clark, Teigan Clark

Senior Honor Athletes-Chris Hass, Susan Wilken

-Character Awards-
Biblical Qualities Character Awards: David (Godly Leadership)-Savan-
na Roghair; Daniel (Personal Integrity)-Victoria Paul; Peter (Spiritual
Growth)-Lisa Lowman; Barnabas (Tireless Encourager)-Jace Burma;
Jonathan (Loyal Friend)-Renee Seaman

-Diligence and Attendance Awards-
Gratis-Hannah Appel, Rebecca Van Bockel; Girls Dorm Leadership-Sa-
banna Roghair, Susan Wilken; Boys Dorm Leadership-Evan Lopez; Per-
fect Attendance-Avery Hall, Joel Underwood, Margaret Kondra, Hannah
Appel, Luna Habte, Samuel Pedersen; Diligence Award-Willie Anderson,
Talix Babb, Rianna Banik, Dori Brockel, Shariah Brockel, Jace Burma, Cas-
sidy Clark, Teigan Clark, Maria Roghair

-Ministry Team Dedication Awards-
Willie Anderson, Rianna Banik, Jace Burma, Abby Haun, Evan Lopez,
Ruthe Lopez, Lisa Lowman, Taylor Michaelis, Renee Seaman

-Scholarships-
Steele-Mickelson Communications Scholarship: Abby Haun, Taylor Van-
Heuvelen, Willie Anderson, Renee Seaman
E. Stanley Morgan Scholarship: Willie Anderson, Kalkidan Gezahgne
Mia Philstrom Memorial Scholarship: Kalkidan Gezahgne
Kea Ufen-Dearing Character Award (Scholarship): Rianna Banik

The faculty and staff are proud of all that each of the students has
accomplished over the past school year.

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Spring Concert: “Children
The annual SBA Spring Concert
took place on Friday, May board member Andy Michaelis
11, 2018. Hours of hard work mentioned that he enjoyed the tal-
ented students who played multiple

were put into this year’s concert and instruments.

the results were well worth the end A 5-minute intermission followed

result. The concert opened with the and then SBA’s Ladies Ensemble

elementary group. The K-6 students took the risers and performed three

performed three hymns: “God Will songs. The first piece, “Joyful, Joyful”

Take Care of You,” “Nearer My featured five soloists: Susan Wilken

God, To Thee,” and “Doxology.” The (‘18), Victoria Paul (‘19), Ruthe Lopez

upper elementary (4-6) also per- (‘21), Rianna Banik (‘19), and Shel-

formed “To God Be the Glory” on by Belmore (‘19). The Ladies also

the popular boomwhackers. Then, the performed “His Grace is Sufficient

Handbell Choir performed a version for Me” and a version of “Amazing

of “Just a Closer Walk Grace.” Then, the

with Thee.” Succeeding Small Vocal Ensemble

the Handbell Choir, performed two selec-

the Men’s Ensemble tions: “You Are Mine,”

performed “Just a a song from God’s

Little Talk with Jesus” point of view based

and “In the Presence on Isaiah 43 and “Go

of Jehovah.” Down Moses,” a jazzy

Craig Brockel, piece that told about

who accompanied the the call of Moses. The

majority of the vocal Crusader Choir sang

groups of the evening, six pieces to finish the

mentioned playing for the Men’s night. They kicked it off with “For

Ensemble was his favorite part of the the Glory of the Lord.” Next came

concert. The Crusader Band followed “Jonah,” and then verses 1 and 4 of

with three numbers. “On the Mall” “God of Our Fathers.” That was fol-

was a concert march, and “For Thy lowed by the spiritual “Swing Down

Courts Above” was a piece based on Chariot,” and then came Mr. Waller’s

the hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every annual foreign language piece,

Blessing.” The last piece was “The “Festival Sanctus.” The highlight of

Light Eternal.” This was based on the the evening for many of the concert-

hymn “God of Our Fathers.” Clay goers was the final song, “There is

Anderson, parent of three elemen- a Redeemer.” This brought tears to

tary students, appreciated the story many eyes and had a great emo-

behind this piece as one who has tional impact. Heather (Walker, ‘98)

served in the military. SBA school Babb said of that song that she

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of God” Joshua Hofman (‘18)

could feel the worship and that it
brought her into worship. Gaylon
Van Zee (’64) mentioned that he
knew the students put themselves
into the music.

Overall, SBA’s music depart-
ment put together a well-rounded
concert to finish the year. Some stu-
dents, and their great director and
teacher, Mr. Waller, are already
looking forward to future perfor-
mances.

Opposite: second grader Ella Anderson; this page, clockwise from top: Joshua Hofman; Rebec-
ca Van Bockel and Taylor Michaelis on clarinets; Victoria Paul soloing during “Joyful, Joyful;”
Tony Campbell; Talix Babb.

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Commencement
Sunday May 20, was a beau-
tiful day for baccalaureate Morgan Scholarship (math/sci-
ence) to Cassidy Clark, Kea Ufen

and commencement. Following the Dearing Scholarship (music) to

invocation and a performance of Joshua Hofman, Millard F. Seaman

“Amazing Grace” by the Ladies’ Leadership Award to Evan Lopez,

Ensemble, the diplomas were Citizenship Award to Savanna

presented to two kindergarten and Roghair and the Crusader Award

three eighth grade graduates. to Susan Wilken.

Seniors School

Joshua Hofman board mem-

and Hannah ber Andy

VanHeuvelen Michaelis then

shared Senior announced

Reflections and that Larry and

then the SBA Sherry Van

worship team Zee are the

led a time of 2018 induct-

congregational ees into the

worship. Pastor SBA Hall of

Jon White delivered the baccalau- Fame. Sherry is a graduate of SBA

reate message. His wife, Mary- (Moser, ‘62) and served on the

jane White, taught 2018 grads faculty for a number of years. Lar-

Christopher Hass, Samuel Pedersen ry’s father was one of the original

and Renee Seaman when they school board members of SBA and

were in elementary school. Larry was on the board himself for

After lunch and the annual a number of years. Their grandson

Friends of Sunshine Meeting was Christopher Hass graduated this

commencement. Juniors Hannah year, and Larry and Sherry are

Appel, Rianna Banik, Autumn faithful attendees of all athletic

Hoffman and Victoria Paul were and fine arts activities at SBA.

the honor guards, selected by GPA. Renee Seaman and Susan

Superintendent Jason Watson wel- Wilken delivered the salutatory

comed everyone and recognized and valedictory addresses respec-

alums in the audience, after which tively, after which the senior class

Jim Hofman gave the invoca- sang “God’s Love Never Changes,”

tion. The recipients of the annual a fitting selection given that the

scholarships and awards were then class verse was Hebrews 10:23,

presented, as follows: E. Stanley “Let us hold fast the confession of

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our hope without wavering, for he who
promised is faithful.”

Sue Thomas gave the commence-
ment address. Recognized as the
inspiration for the television drama Sue
Thomas: FBEye, Thomas had the atten-
tion of the audience from the moment
she began speaking. She had everyone
in laughter at some times, and in tears
at others. She reminded the students
that God had created each of them
uniquely and on purpose, and that He
has a plan for each of them.

Following Thomas’s address the
seniors received their diplomas, the
moment they had been working and
waiting for. During a PowerPoint pre-
sentation showing each senior in a baby
picture and a senior picture, the seniors
delivered flowers to individuals who
have played special roles in their lives.
Tom Young, president of the school
board, then offered congratulations to
the seniors and gave them permission to
turn their tassels.

The Class of 2018 included stu-
dents from families in Montana, Iowa,
South Dakota and Wyoming, and
from Vietnam. Their plans beyond high
school are varied, as you will see on
the following pages, but each of them
leaves SBA equipped to serve God
with the rest of their lives.

Opposite: Eighth grade graduates Joel Under-
wood, Jakki Burma and Bradley Hunter; tip page,
from top: Kindergarten graduates Avery Hall
and Mason Anderson; Pastor Jon White gave the
baccalaureate message; Sherry and Larry Van
Zee receiving Hall of Fame induction; Sue Thomas
speaks during commencement.

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CLASS OF1208

Cassidy Clark is the daughter of Cheya Goertzen is the daughter
Pat and Barb Clark of Meadow, of Brent and Vickie Goertzen of
SD. She plans to attend SDSU in Eureka, SD. She plans to pursue
the fall to study Animal Science. certification as a phlobotomist.

Evan Lopez is the son of Joe and Lisa Lowman is the daughter of Vy Nguyen is the daughter of Vien
Tera Lopez of Wessington Springs, Harold and the late Melissa Low- Dang and Chi Nguyen of Ho Chi
SD. He plans to begin ranching. man of Emmetsburg, IA. She plans Minh City, Vietnam. She plans to
to attend Iowa Lakes Community attend UNLV in the fall to study
College in the fall. Nutrition.

Renee Seaman is the daughter of Hannah VanHeuvelen is the daugh- Camrynn Wagner is the daughter
Todd and Heidi Seaman of SBA.
She plans to attend Dordt College ter of David and Laura VanHeuve- of Bobi Wagner-Fanning of Miller,
in the fall, though her field of
study is undecided. len of Emmetsburg, IA. She plans SD and the late Dale Wagner and

to attend Trinity Bible College for the late Jay Fanning. She plans to

Intercultural Communication. attend Mitchell Tech in the fall.

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Christopher Hass is the son of Joshua Hofman is the son of Jim Alexa Kohn is the daughter of
Kerry and the late Dustin Hass of
Wessington, SD. He plans to work and Tammy Hofman of Miller, SD. Andy and Mindy Kohn of Colstrip,
on the family farm for a year
before attending tech school. He plans to attend SDSU in the fall MT. She plans to attend community

for Sport/Recreation Manage- college for two years and then

ment. Montana State University.

Faith Owens is the daughter of Samuel Pedersen is the son of Savanna Roghair is the daughter
Ryan and Nina Owens of Gillette, Greg and Paula Pedersen of SBA. of Brice and Anne Roghair of
WY. She plans to attend Mitchell He plans to attend Mitchell Tech Isabel, SD. She plans to work on
Tech in the Speech Language in the fall for Supervisory Control the family ranch and pursue short-
Pathology assistant program. and Data Acquisition. term missions opportunities.

Susan Wilken is the daughter of
Gary and Lori Wilken of Meadow,
SD. She plans to work at home for
a year before going to Black Hills
State University to study Business.

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Crusader Athletics

BOYS TRACK

TJamie McClain
he track season was
shortened due to spring
rain and snow, resulting in a
late start to the meet sched-
ule. Despite that, and having
to nurse a few key injuries,
the boys’ team finished
strong to claim 8th place at
the South Dakota state track
and field meet in Rapid City. Jace Burma
took runner-up honors in the 800 meter run
and the three long relays placed second
(medley), third (4x800) and third (4x400).

Christopher Hass capped off a success-
ful career as one of the most decorated
track athletes in SBA history. He medaled
nine times at the state meet and ran the
400 meter leg on the wining and school re-
cord setting medley relay unit at the 2018
Howard Wood Dakota Relays. His love of
the sport, work ethic, and leadership by
example will be greatly missed. The other
senior on the team, Josh Hofman, showed
great willingness to fill in where needed,
and his enthusiasm was a great encourage-
ment to the team. Next year’s team will
need to step up to fill the void created by
their departure. We appreciate the efforts
put forth by all the members of the boys’
track team this season. They represented
the school honorably and demonstrated
perseverance in the face of many challeng-
es.

You may follow the SBA track pro-
grams at the Facebook group SBA Track
or the track blog site at www.sbatrack.

blogspot.com.

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GIRLS TRACK

TGreg Pedersen
his season our track teams participated
in eight varsity meets and one junior
high meet before the regional and state
track meets. Our girls placed 5th (57 pts)
of eight teams in the 281 Conference
meet at Huron, and we placed 7th (34
pts) of eight teams in the CSD Conference
meet in Mobridge. Our girls placed 5th
(52 pts) of ten teams in the Region 2B
meet at Gettysburg, and we placed 40th
(3 pts) of 68 teams at the State B meet in
Rapid City.

Lindsey Wilken qualified for the State
B meet in the long jump at the Ipswich
Tiger Relays with a jump of 15’ 9”. She
placed 4th at the region with a mark of
15’ 6”. Lindsey was unable to place at
the state meet. Shariah Brockel placed 1st
(1:05.6) at the region in the 400m dash;
she placed 7th (1:02.41) in the prelims
and 6th (1:03.10) in the finals at the state
meet. Lindsey Wilken placed 2nd (53.8) in
the 300m hurdles at the region meet; she
placed 16th (54.04) in the prelims at the
State B meet.

Our medley relay
team of Lindsey Wilken,
Aja Paul, Victoria Paul,
and Shariah Brockel
(pictured at left) placed
2nd at the region with
a time of 4:56.7. Aja
Paul, Becca Hofman,
Lindsey Wilken, and Vic-
toria Paul placed 21st
(4:52.73) in the medley
Opposite, from top: Willie Anderson hands off to Chris Hass relay prelims at State.

at the 281 Conference Meet; Joel Underwood; Joshua Hofman.

This page, from top: Shariah Brockel; Lindsey Wilken; medley relay team.

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Development

Corner Ashley Ritenour
50th Anniversary Celebrated!
June 1-3, 2018 brought seven SBA grad-
uates from 1968 and their spouses together in
Tyler, MN. Seven alums out of 15 were able to
attend the reunion and included Leo (and Linda)
Pedersen, John (and Barbara) Sanders, Kelsie Kirsch Myers (and Danny),
Shirley (Shippy) Shelbourn, Judy (Langland) Good, Kathy (Hill) Monroe, and
Ede (Olinger) Crosby. The class was kind to let me also join their reunion as a
representative from SBA and get to know them better as alums. This 50th Re-
union was scheduled in Tyler, MN to be where Dwayne Snell lived, a ‘58 SBA
graduate and former SBA staff member from ’64-’69. Sadly, Dwayne went
to be with the Lord on January 17, 2018 at the age of 81 but the ’68 class
decided to keep the location for their 50th Reunion in Tyler to be close to the
Snell family who lived there, including Dwayne’s wife Sandra.

The Reunion was held at the Danebod Folk School which was originally a
boarding school for Danish immigrants who had settled in the Tyler-area and
the school taught them how to speak/read English and other skills in the late
1800’s and early 1900’s.

Throughout the weekend, we ate delicious food and the class shared very
humorous stories of their time as SBA students. Laughter brought tears to our
eyes more than a few times as they shared memories on what the dress code
was like in the 60’s, former dorm roommates, boy-girl interactions, gratis
responsibilities, disciplinary situations, and yearbook quotes including “Keep
the Faith, Baby” from John Sanders and “Book and I are unconventional, what
I know is unintentional” from Leo Pedersen.

Friday and Saturday evenings were special times of worship and God’s
Word being preached by Rev. Drake M. Snell, one of Dwayne’s sons. Drake
incorporated their ’68 class motto “More Than Conquerors” into his messages
and spiritual challenges in memory of his father.

I’m blessed to have been part of this 50th Reunion. The impact of how
the Lord continues to work through the ministry at Sunshine Bible Academy in
the lives of past, present, and future students is simply amazing. The biblical
foundation and impact of the family of SBA has lasted these classmates of
’68 a lifetime and they are still serving the Lord. What a testimony!

P.S. If you are arranging a class reunion, please let me know – I’m happy to help and
travel to join your time together. We are always happy to host the reunion here at
SBA as well. Thank you!

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SBA Foundations we look at the picture of David Paul

our 2018 graduates, we

Acould only want to see more
faces in that wonderful group of

young men and women. Enrollment

in the high schools across rural South

Dakota is becoming smaller. Why?

Fewer kids. Why? We can see a

combination of reasons that all make

for fewer kids: bigger farms and ranches, fewer small town main street

businesses, more mechanization, fewer workers, fewer families, smaller

families. You need only to count the deserted homesteads on the roads

leading to Sunshine to realize that there were more families living in the

vicinity of Sunshine sixty years ago than today. The number of drive-

in students is less and SBA is now mostly a boarding school. Should our

enrollment be negatively affected so much by the facts outlined above? I

don’t think so.

I believe that the SBA staff is doing an excellent job of teaching and

training students in a good high school curriculum that honors God’s Truth

for today’s youth. But this all comes with a price tag. We need and want a

good staff. We need and want a good and well-maintained campus. The

school board’s budget puts about one half of this cost on student tuition,

now costing these young families about $10,000 per student per year. For

many of these parents, this cost comes at a time in their lives when their

dollars are stretched. They need help. There are some “helps” for some of

these families in the form of scholarships and special deductions, but we

need to encourage these parents to know that if they have the “will” to

send their high school student to Sunshine, it can and will happen.

This past week I received a west coast phone call from a couple want-
ing to establish a family endowment with the earnings each year to go to
student scholarships. Those phone calls sure do make my day! Any of the
SBA Foundation board members would love to get your call. You can find
telephone numbers on the SBA website.

Find out more at www.sunshinebible.org/Foundation.html

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Student News

Clockwise from top left: Susan Wilken (‘18)
attended the 2018 Academic Excellence Ban-
quet hosted by the Associated School Boards
of South Dakota and sponsored by the South
Dakota Community Foundation. She is shown re-
ceiving a certificate from Gov. Dennis Daugaard
recognizing her as being among the top 1% of
seniors in South Dakota.
Willie Anderson (‘19), of Mud Butte, SD, was
elected Student Body President for 2018-19;
Garrett Davis (‘20), of Rapid City, SD, was
elected Vice President.
Fifth grader Owan Watson competed in the Mill-
er Instrumental Contest on April 21, performing
“Spirit of Victory” on trombone. He earned a
I+ rating.
A group of fifteen from SBA, including faculty
and staff, alums and current students, went on
a missions trip to Puerto Rico from May 28 to
June 8. Be looking for a full report in the next
issue.

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Gifts

HONOR GIFTS

Gift Given By In Honor of

Given to General Fund

Jason and Kristina Watson Howard and Kay Friesen

Jason and Kristina Watson Robert and Janet Watson

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Gift Given By In Memory of

Given to General Fund

Janis Brockel Dorothy Manke

Wilbur & Anita Fremark Danna Fischer

Jamie & Cheryl McClain Fern (Weiss) Patz

Fern Patz Family Fern (Weiss) Patz

Given to Building Fund

David & Laura VanHeuvelen Richard & Lydia Bose

Sharon Schroeder Martin Kohnen

The following families gave memorials in memory of Joyce Chord:
David & Janet Paul, Dan & Carol Eggebraaten, Jamie & Cheryl McClain, Mary Anson,
Arch Western Resources LLC, John & Sylvia Rhoden, Quentin & Sunshine Gerbracht,
Jim & Teresa Hale, Arvin & June Hout, Wes & Sue Labrier, Arthur & Dorothy Thomp-
son, and Joyce Chord Family

The following families gave memorials in memory of Rosie Seaman:
Dennis Wiley, Zac Parrington, Rich & Millie Richer, Kent & Janet LaDue, Kathleen Hass,
Bill & Denise Broveak, Anton & Cheryl Schwarz, Christ Community Evangelical Free
Church, Craig & Lori Brockel, David & Janet Paul, Thomas & Judith Brady, Doreen
Trumbo, Mike Alley, Nancy Weiss, Thomas & Darla Sullins, Larry & Roberta Nattress,
Ronald & Bernice Alderson, Marcel & Mary Jean Lomheim, Thomas & Cathy Durkin,
Roger & Kendra Weiss, Sylvia Conrad, Glenn & Mary Lou Paulson, Irene Trione,
Eleanore Stokka, Sue Plooster, Lauralee Holsing, Alice Hall, Larry & SJ Rounsevell,
Darcie Decker, Ed & Bonnie Crossman, Ridge & Peggy Veal, Mary Ann Eddy, Charles &
Shirley Johnson, Joyce Weiss, Billie Keough, Donald & Marilyn Keough, Brad & Jolene
Haun, Michael & Sylvia Sack, Marty & Margie Hofer, Leonard Seaman, Ralph & Jean
Kosmicke, Betty Gasseling, Kenneth & Eugenie Reder, James & Marjorie Letellier, Gaye
Granville, J L Minder, Glenda Minder Huse, Larry & Sherry Van Zee, Beverly Paschke,
Jonathan & Diane Van Patten, Ivan Holsing, Robert & Barbara Blue, Douglas & Denise
Miller, Herschel & Kay Plowman, Kelly & Gwen Hettich, Phil & Vicki Hahn, Darla
Pollman Rogers, John Zimmerman, Gary & Linda Dwyer, William Zimmerman, Jack
& Ramona Ufen, Tal & Beth Seaman, Ted & Becky Seaman, Tim & Click Seaman, Dick
Seaman and Rosie Seaman Family

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SBA Family News

MARRIAGES

Madison Howrey (‘14) married Drew
Zoromski on May 27. They live in Saint
Bonifacius, Minnesota.

ENGAGEMENTS The classes of the 1970’s will be hav-
Nathan Yost (‘13) is engaged to Jennifer ing a reunion September 28-30, to co-
Bach. A July wedding is planned. Yost is incide with SBA’s Homecoming, at SBA.
the son of Joy (Bauer, ‘76) and Randy Check the 1970’s-’80s Facebook page
Yost (‘74). for additional details about the week-
end, including lodging details. Tentative
BIRTHS schedule is as follows:
Grant and Amber (Banik, ‘07) Smith Friday, September 28 - Coronation/
welcomed Eloise on April 6. She Parade, Lunch, Football Game, Campus
checked in at 7 lbs 10 oz, 20.5 inches Tours, Evening Supper/School Presenta-
long. tion, Pick-Up Basketball Games, Camp-
fire/S’mores, Singing/Fellowship
HOMEGOINGS Saturday, September 29 - 5K Run/
Levi Bohman, who attended SBA from Walk, School Work Project, Lunch, Cam-
2006-2010, went home to be with Jesus pus Tours, Reminiscing, Evening Banquet,
on May 27. He was 25. Pictures, Words of Encouragement
Sunday, September 30 - Praise/Wor-
Lynsey Nold (‘11) passed away on June ship/Fellowship, Clean Up and Good-
19 due to a brain tumor. She was 25. byes

Class of ‘68 Reunion.
Left to right back
row: Leo Pedersen,
Kathy Monroe, Shirley
Shelbourn, Ashley
Ritenour, Kelsi and
Danny Myers, Rev.
Drake Snell. Front row
left to right: Linda
Pedersen, Ede Crosby,
Judy Good, Barbara
and John Sanders.

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Calendar

Upcoming events...

AUG Fall Sports Practices Begin
13 Cross Country, Football, Volleyball

AUG First Day of School
20

AUG First Volleyball Game
23 vs Faulkton Area - 6:30 p.m.

AUG First Football Game
24 vs Hitchcock-Tulare - 2:00 p.m.

AUG First Cross Country Meet
30 Redfield/Doland Inv (at Fisher Grove State Park) - 10:00 a.m.

SEP Labor Day - No School
3

SEP Fall Spiritual Life Emphasis Week
10-14

SEP Homecoming
28 Football vs Northwestern - 2:00 p.m.

OCT Parent/Teacher Conferences
5

OCT No School (K-6)
8

OCT Last Day of First Quarter
12

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