Hail MBA Alums!
We are in the “birthday” mode around campus as we continue to celebrate the 60th anniversary of MBA. It was the fall of 1949 when MBA opened its doors as a new boarding school in the Central California Conference while still in the conversion process from a
former military base.
Sixty years—what are we really celebrating? the aging process? I love this humorous story that comedian George Burns use to tell: “Tennis is a game for young people. Until age 25, you can play singles. From there until age 35, you should play doubles. I won’t tell you my age, but when I played, there were 28 people on the court – just on my side of the net.” The idea is to keep playing no matter how old you get. Hopefully we are like cheese and just get better with age.
In all reality, however, we are celebrating the
PEOPLE who have comprised MBA for all these years. For without the students, teachers, staff, parents, grandparents and on the list goes, MBA would just be empty buildings with a scenic view.
Then, to take this one step further—the most important step of all—we are celebrating our Heavenly Father who has made this entire thing strive and thrive for 60 years. Because of His constant presence, lives have been molded and launched into the future. The plan has always been to come to know Him better at MBA. This academy has launched 60 classes into the world for service to others.
Capital Project Unveiling
See the new Grunke Hall administration building display at the MBA main entrance/lobby during Alumni Weekend.
Sabbath afternoon — 4:00pSo, celebrate with us. Better yet—come to the 60th Anniversary Alumni Weekend April 22-25, 2010. Be sure to click on the Alumni Weekend tab to see the events that are being planned for you. We will continue to update the site as more information becomes available.
I’m very pleased that
Dr. Richard Hart, parent of three MBA graduates, and President and CEO of Loma Linda University, will be speaking to us in the Sabbath worship hour. As a parent, Dr. Hart sent his three daughters through MBA and remains a loyal supporter.
Calling All Oceanaires!
Do you have any old Oceanaires photos? Or maybe you can recall some memorable or humorous moments in class or on tour? Do you have any suggestions for the Reunion Concert repertoire? If so, contact the
Alumni Office with your information, or questions regarding the concert.
Another “don’t miss” event is the
Oceanaires Reunion Concert conducted by
Ms. Arladell Nelson, former MBA choir director from 1968–1998. We look forward to Ms. Nelson and all our former Oceanaires returning to our campus for this concert.
Oceanaires Reunion Concert Rehearsal Times
Friday evening — following Vespers
Sabbath afternoon — 4:30p.
Concert Attire: Black (bottom) and white (top).
Don’t forget to check all the links in the left and right columns. The information you are looking for is probably there. If not, please contact us.
Your constant support is what keeps MBA forging into the future. You can now skip the envelope and stamp by sending your gifts through our
online donation site. The MBA Alumni are the most supportive and loyal alumni I have seen at any of the universities or academies where I have served. What a great pleasure for me!
Happy to be Serving You,
MBA Spirit Wear
60th Anniversary MBA CD
Oceanaires DVD
Charlotte Henderson, CFRE