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Monterey Bay Academy Alumni Magazine SPRING 2021
Stronger Together
Down Through the Years
Where Land and Sea 50th Honor Year
Unite to Inspire
Class of 1971 Yearbook
ALUMNI OFFICE
FROM THE ALUMNI PRESIDENT Sandscripts Staff
Editor Kinzie (Yoder) Speyer ’76
For the recent MBA graduates, as well as Designer Kent Cabreira, Benjamin Designs
the current students, this experience of being
together has been greatly altered due to the Contributors
Covid-19 pandemic. Campus life is very differ- Jeff “PJ” Deming
ent in order to implement certain health safety Traci (Wareham) Follet ’93
guidelines. One example is that there is separa- Charlotte Henderson
tion of girls and boys during meals in the caf- Kinzie (Yoder) Speyer ’76
eteria. I’m sure some of you remember that
in your days at MBA! Cohort learning groups Photographers
and other precautions are in place to keep stu- 2021 Yearbook Staff
dents and faculty safe, but everyone can finally Ronnell Cabacungan
be together interacting face-to-face (masked, Kent Cabreira, Benjamin Designs
of course), experiencing the joys of campus Jay Ketelsen ’76
life and growing stronger together. Psalm 133:1 Brian Schaffner
(KJV) reads, Behold, how good and how pleasant Kinzie (Yoder) Speyer ’76
it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.
As alumni, we know best that MBA is not just Office of Alumni and Development
a school—it is a life-changing experience. A Kinzie (Yoder) Speyer ’76, Director
Better Together
I
significant portion of that life-changing expe-
n the Disney movie, A Bugs Life, a colony
rience is being part of a community—learning MBA Administration
of ants was under the control of grass-
together, working together, playing together, Jeff “PJ” Deming, Principal/Registrar
hoppers who forced them into a diffi-
worshipping together, and growing together. Brian Schaffner, VP for Finance
cult situation that seemed insurmountable to
It is the strength of community, lifelong rela- Jay Ketelsen ’76, VP for Operations
the scattered colony. It seemed that their lives
tionships, and lasting memories that makes Kevin Bowen, VP for Enrollment Services
would never be the same again—until they
MBA so unforgettable.
realized they possessed power in their num-
To my MBA family—we are always stronger Sandscripts Correspondence
bers. The ants joined together and were able
together and with our God! I look forward to Sandscripts Editor
to overcome their difficult circumstances, ulti-
the day when we can all be together face-to- Office of Alumni and Development
mately restoring their colony, their community
face, no masks, healthy and strong, where there Monterey Bay Academy
and, of course, living “happily ever after.” Their
is no sickness, no sadness, no death, where our 783 San Andreas Rd
strength was realized in being together.
community is restored forever—where we can La Selva Beach CA 95076-1911
Our MBA colony—throughout its seven
truly live “happily ever after.” Never forget that 831-728-1481 × 1222
decades—has experienced what, at times,
we are stronger together. alumni@montereybayacademy.org
seemed insurmountable circumstances and
yet, the faculty and staff, students and their
Until we meet again, Alumni Association
families, the alumni, and friends of this com-
A list of directors is available online at
munity have pulled together to overcome the
montereybayacademy.org/
challenges and keep the spirit of MBA alive and
Traci (Wareham) Follet ’93, President alumni-association
strong. Although the 2020–2021 school year
MBA Alumni Association
began online, students were able to return to
Address Changes and News Notes
campus for the second semester! Finally, the
Email alumni@montereybayacademy.org
MBA community was able to be together in
person, rather than segregated by class as lit-
Sandscripts is the official magazine of Monterey
tle squares on a computer screen. Arriving on
Bay Academy, produced by the Office of Alum-
campus, the excitement and joy of the students
ni and Development, for the alumni and friends
and staff was palpable. There were high-fives,
On The Cover of the academy. MBA is owned and operated by
shout-outs, and elbow bumps; bonds of friend-
The 1971 MBA yearbook, in recognition the Central California Conference of Seventh-
ship were instantly created. The community
of the Class of 1971—this Virtual 71st Alumni day Adventists.
was gaining its strength in coming together
Weekend’s 50-year honor class.
once again.
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ALUMNI OFFICE
Alumni Calendar
EDITOR ’S MESSAGE
April 2021 better than one, because they have a better return
22–25 | Alumni Weekend on their labor. If either of them falls down, one can
71st anniversary help the other up.
VIRTUAL ONLY — See page 4–5 During this past year, MBA has leaned heavily
on you, our friends and alumni, and you have
june 2021 rallied around our home on the shore. Last April
4 | MBA Graduation and May, as a majority of the families of our
Limited to family of graduates only. 2020 graduates experienced financial hardship
due to covid-19, we called on you to help us to
July 2021 graduate the senior class debt free. In six incred-
TBA | Soquel Campmeeting ible weeks, over $90,000 was raised and every
Virtual Only senior graduated debt free! During the sum-
mer, we called on you to help us Bring Them
Back in the fall. Again, the MBA spirit rallied
Dates are subject to change. As an event and we raised $160,000 in Student Aid funds to
gets closer, double-check the alumni web- help with the fall enrollment. And, they came
site or call the Alumni Office for an update. back! In November, we leaned on you once
Lean On Me again, calling for help with the budget deficit
I
Additional events and event details: n 1967, singer-songwriter and musician, due to the unexpected Beach Auditorium fire
montereybayacademy.org/alumni-events Bill Withers, had recently moved to Los and clean-up expenses. You rallied once again
Angeles, CA, in hopes of starting a music raising over $320,000. Thank you, our MBA
career. Life was not easy as he fought to make brothers and sisters, for understanding these
a living in the big city. Having spent most of issues and lending a hand. Together, we did it!
Who’s Considered an Alum? his life living in the coal mining town of Slab This issue of Sandscripts is in honor of you—
If you’ve attended, worked, or taught at Fork, WV, Bill found his journey in Los Ange- our donors—who have given so generously
MBA, we consider you alumni. les to be quite lonely. He missed the sense of during a very difficult time for MBA, our com-
community, fellowship, and friendship that was munities, and our country. There simply are no
ever present in his West Virginia hometown. words that adequately convey our gratitude for
As a struggling musician, Withers couldn’t what you have done. Thank you for your rallying
afford much, but was able to purchase a small spirit. Thank you for your support and for allow-
piano that he would sit at and compose tunes. ing us to lean on you and to help us carry on.
Stay Connected Yet, his music went completely unnoticed until
Send us your career, education, 1972. While sitting at the piano, running his fin- Gladly serving our home on the shore!
family, or travel news and photos at gers up and down the keyboard, the phrase
alumni @ montereybayacademy.org “lean on me” crossed his mind. It didn’t take him
or mail to the Alumni Office long to complete the words and music for a song Kinzie (Yoder) Speyer ’76
at Monterey Bay Academy. that would go on to become an inspirational, Editor, Sandscripts
worldwide rallying song encouraging togeth- Director of Alumni and Development
Sign up for our email directory erness for those going through difficult times.
on the MBA Alumni website I share this short story and a few lines of this Bill Withers, “Lean on Me” on Still Bill, 1972.
to receive your alumni e-news. song with you because now, more than ever Lean on me when you’re not strong
before, we must lean on each other for encour- And I’ll be your friend
agement, help, and support. Sometimes lean- I’ll help you carry on...
ing on others for help is looked upon as a sign For it won’t be long
go green of weakness. We either believe our problems
are bigger than anyone else’s and we choose
Till I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on
If you prefer to receive
a digital copy of Sandscripts, visit not to burden others, or we believe we can just You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
montereybayacademy.org/sandscripts go it alone. I disagree with both of these views. We all need somebody to lean on
to sign up.
Leaning on each other actually brings strength I just might have a problem that you’ll understand
to both of us. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 says: Two are We all need somebody to lean on
spring 2021 SANDSCRIPTS 3
VIRTUAL ALUMNI WEEKEND 2021
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL
R egrettably, we won’t be able to conduct the 71st
MBA Alumni Weekend in-person for yet another
year. However, we invite you to our Virtual Alumni
Weekend 2021 from the comfort of your own homes
via your computer, phone—whatever mechanism
works for you!
Due to the guidelines set forth by the California
Department of Public Health (which applies to both
public and private schools), our students—who are
thankfully now on campus 2nd semester—must
receive their learning in a cohort style. This means
that the students are not meeting in large groups
and have other restrictions as well. The good news is Please mark your calendars:
that they are so happy to be here regardless of the April 23–25, 2021
limitations! Our campus is limited to only essential • Honor Class Reunions
workers, parents and pre-arranged guest visits only. for Classes of ’51 ’61 ’71 ’81 ’91 ’01 ’11
So, these operational guidelines make it impossible • Worship Speaker, Iki Taimi ’95
to bring our entire MBA family (that includes you) • Sabbath afternoon virtual campus tours. See
together here at our Home on the Shore. our latest campus improvements and that
beautiful ocean/beach
PLEASE JOIN US! • MBA Music Concert
A complete itinerary with events, dates, times, and • And more . . .
links will be available April 18, 2021 on our website: Thank you for your continued prayers and concern
https://montereybayacademy.org/alumni-week- for Monterey Bay Academy. Because of you, our stu-
end-2021 dents are back and our hope for the future looks
bright. God Bless!
If you have any questions regarding the Alumni Weekend
2021 virtual event, please contact us!
Jeff “PJ” Deming, Principal
Kinzie Speyer, Director of Alumni and Development
kspeyer @ montereybayacademy.org
Jeff “PJ” Deming, Principal
principal@ montereybayacademy.org
Kinzie (Yoder) Speyer ’76, Director of Alumni and Development
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VIRTUAL ACCESS
Enter this address into
your computer or mobile
https://montereybayacademy.org /
device’s browser. alumni-weekend-2021
Video and meeting access links will be available on April 18, 2021.
Direct links to meetings,
additional information, Use your mobile device’s camera or
and updated scheduling for the download a QR code reader to scan
the code, instead of typing in the
weekend’s events will be Alumni Weekend web address above.
listed at the address above.
SCHEDULE OF VIRTUAL EVENTS
Friday, April 23, 2021 sunday, April 25, 2021
7:30 pm PDT Vespers — featuring Jose Rojas ’78, 10:00 am PDT Virtual 49er Brunch
A look back . . . 2018 Sabbath Sermon Celebrating the 50-year honor class,
Class of 1971
saturday, April 24 , 2021
10:00 am PDT Church Service — featuring
Iki Taimi ’95, guest speaker
2:00 pm PDT Honor Class Gatherings All events will be made available for viewing at
the designated times.
4:00 pm PDT Virtual Campus Tour
4:30 pm PDT MBA Music Program All times are PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME (PDT).
Iki Taimi ’95
José Rojas ’78 Worship Speaker
Vespers Speaker Senior Youth & Young Glenn and Kathy DeWitt
President Adult Ministries Hubert Cisneros ’70 Kent Hansen ’71 Owners, Rainbow Fin
MOVEmentum, LLC S. Calif. Conference Alumnus of the Year Alumnus of the Year Hall of Faith
70-year honor Class — 1951
40-year honor Class — 1981
30-year honor Class — 1991
20-year honor Class — 2001
60-year honor Class — 1961 50-year honor Class — 1971
aerial vew of campus — circa 1971
10-year honor Class — 2011
The MBA Meaning of
ALUMNI FEATURES
STRONGER TOGETHER
by Charlotte Henderson — Often, you hear of couples or best friends that describe their relationship in such terms as “we are stron-
ger together;” the weaknesses of one person are balanced by the strengths of the other person. At MBA, we truly believe we are stronger
together due to our relationship with you—our alumni, our friends, our supporters—and the back-and-forth exchange of that relation-
ship over a period of years, as well as decades. Those relationships have kept us thriving for 72 years.
Yet, how does an entire organization define a relationship with their people? After much thought into our history and our future, Monterey
Bay Academy defines it with the following outstanding examples of just some of the people who have contributed their strengths and
abilities to help create a stronger MBA.
Honoring the Past
The People and Memories that Shaped the Future
As the founding father of Monterey Bay After 41 years of continuous employment
Academy, Elder Leal V. Grunke had a vision at MBA, plus 12 additional years as a staff vol-
that this former World War II military base, unteer, Steve Walls has been a continuous pos-
Camp McQuaide, could become a Seventh-day itive influence on the MBA campus for 52 of its
Adventist academy like no other. Its geograph- 72 years of existence. He is the longest serving
ical location and opportunities for industry MBA staff member in school history, and per-
seemed ideal. At the time, not many shared haps of any Adventist academy. He has worked
his vision for Camp McQuaide. Elder Grunke’s under eight of the school’s ten principals. He
perseverance paid off when the United States has served as a mentor to his fellow staff mem-
government agreed to give the base to the Cen- bers and has touched thousands of lives over
tral California Conference at no cost. his career as a master teacher.
Student Volunteers
Mission Trip
ALUMNI FEATURES
Mission Trip
Grossman,
Grossman,volunteer
volunteer
Maddox, volunteer Baptismal Pool, Pastor Fred Speyer, bottom-right
Maintaining the Present
Volunteers, Annual Financial Support, Scholarships
As a retired attorney and California trial Interestingly, neither Jim Grossman or Clay has provided his wisdom , guidance, and his-
court judge, Tom Seibly ’55 has worked with Maddox are MBA attendees. However, all their tory to the MBA board of trustees since 1995
some of our past government classes, prepar- children are MBA graduates. During the time and has served as the board finance chair since
ing for the county mock trial competition. He their children were attending MBA, these two 1996. The continuity he provides is priceless.
has also been instrumental in bringing major men became intertwined in the workings of Both of these men have proved to be extraor-
financial support to his alma mater of his own, the school. Both live in Sonora, CA. Jim Gross- dinary volunteers.
and through friendships and connections with man, a general contractor, has been a driving
others. “During my three years at MBA, two force in the annual MBA workbees. His ongo-
caring faculty members saved my life. I will ing support and dedication to our plant facil-
be forever grateful,” says Tom. He works con- ities and maintenance crew is unprecedented.
Stronger Together continued . . .
tinuously to support MBA out of his gratitude. Clay Maddox, a certified public accountant,
spring 2021 SANDSCRIPTS 9
Alumni Endowment Scholarship Student Leadership
Baughman with children in Africa Castillo with fellow soldiers
Looking to the Future
Sharing the Vision, What We Can Achieve Through Endowments
Ramona (Richli) Clark ’57 is MBA’s version of purpose of providing continuing education MBA is fortunate to build towards the future
Ruth Bader Ginsburg—only in a medical pro- courses for the MBA faculty. “To have an excel- through the establishment by donors of the fol-
fession way. Arriving at MBA at 14 years old, lent school, one must have dedicated, excel- lowing endowments:
with her missionary parents living overseas, lent teachers,” says Dr. Clark. “The fund helps
Ramona’s teen years were guided by the fac- to keep teachers abreast of new developments The Lillith (Newball) Richli Endowment
ulty and staff at MBA. One of only two women in their field.” Several thousand dollars per year The Class of 1959 Endowment
among 75 men in medical school in the early provides this opportunity to our faculty and The Class of 1961 Endowment
1960s, she paved the path for women in this thankfully will do so for the life of MBA. The Class of 1963 Endowment
career field. A board-certified radiologist, she The Class of 1995 Endowment
had to go above and beyond (especially after The Baerg Family Endowment
she became a mother) to prove she could do The David J. Bieber Endowment
the job, and the hours. From college, medical The Leal V. Grunke Leadership Endowment
school, internship, and practice, she was met The Howlett Family Endowment
with constant resistance that a woman could The MBA Alumni Endowment
be a doctor. Not only a respected trailblazer in The Jon Speyer Gift of Grace Imparted Endowment
the medical field, Ramona has devoted decades The Turpen Leadership Endowment
of her life to MBA. She has served non-stop as The Wheeler Family Endowment
an alumni board member and school board The Erik Wolfe Memorial Endowment
trustee. However, the greatest gift to MBA has The Earl and Melva Wright Endowment
been her action towards the future of MBA. She
established an endowment that is for the sole
Clark
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Preserving Our Legacy
Service to Others — God/ Mission Trips/Community Service Days/United States of America
service To God — From 1968–2012, there service To Country — Chaplain (Major) Saul service To All Humanity — Dr. Frank
was a Pastor Speyer (sometimes two) on the Castillo ’82, has served in the U.S. Army since Baughman ’52, has been an active member of
MBA campus. That’s 44 years! Pastor Fred 1994, after completing his masters of divinity the Rotary Club in the Porterville, CA, area
Speyer pastored the MBA church for 20 years degree at Andrews University. His ministry of for 54 years. His club specifically helped fund
as well as teaching Bible classes. Pastor Jon spiritually comforting soldiers and their fami- and build a Christian school in Africa. Half of
Speyer ’75 returned to the campus in 1987 to lies has brought hundreds before him in vary- the students are Seventh-day Adventist. Frank
teach Bible classes. Although each had their ing circumstances. and his wife, Shirlee ’52, have advocated and
own style of teaching, each shared a common Terry Schmunk ’66, was the only missionary supported several folks in that village over the
passion: to educate teenagers on the uncondi- dentist serving in Vietnam in the mid-70s dur- years to obtain their education to better assist
tional love of Jesus Christ. The ing the war. In the 1980s, he joined the Army their fellow villagers.
legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of Reserves. Colonel Schmunk went to many Dr. Scott Nelson ’88, an orthopaedic surgeon,
those who were influenced by these two men foreign countries and was deployed to Iraq in felt the mission to serve others in third-world
of God. Their father/son prayer would be, 2007, commanding the 307th Medical Com- countries. Working for Cure International,
. . . that the Son of God may be glorified through pany. Healing his fellow soldiers was his call Scott served the people of the Dominican
it. John 11:4 (nkjv). Randy Speyer ’79, mid- to service. Republic and Haiti. Eventually, he and his fam-
dle son of Fred, is now the Director of Mis- Hillary Rollins ’09, was accepted into the U.S. ily returned to the United States—Loma Linda
sion and Spiritual Care at Adventist Health in Military Academy at West Point in 2010. As University area—and Scott works at the uni-
Roseville, CA. He is leading the organization senior class president in 2009 at MBA, it was versity hospital. He continues his dedication by
in providing spiritual care for both employ- clear she was destined to leadership. taking a team of medical volunteers with him
ees and patients. Randy has also been “Pastor several times per year (prior to Covid-19) to
Speyer” his entire career—most recently at the Haiti and other countries who have been rav-
Loma Linda University Church, prior to this aged by earthquake and poverty. Scott focuses
Where Land and Sea
new position at Adventist Health. These men Unite to Inspire on what and who God places before him. He
have demonstrated service to others through- believes and claims Psalm 46 (niv), God is our
out their lifetime. refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trou-
ble. He wants to be present with God in help-
ing those he can with the God-given talents
and skills that have been given to him.
The alumni mentioned here are
merely a few of the many examples
of MBA’s relationships with you that
make us a stronger, more vibrant, per-
severing organization with a vision for
the future. Those relationships pro-
vide a bright tomorrow for our stu-
dents to learn about Jesus Christ and
to serve others in positive ways. As
Speyers Nelson
the old saying goes, “It takes two to
tango!” It takes you, side-by-side with
MBA, to create an organization that is
Charlotte Henderson served as the Director of Alumni and Development for MBA from 2008–2014. The alums
ultimately . . .
mentioned in this article were honored by Charlotte during her tenure at MBA. She currently serves as a consultant
and manager of the mentorship program for Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI) of the Seventh-day Adven- Stronger Together.
tist North American Division. In 2020, she authored the Adventist Academy Alumni Guide handbook for PSI. In addi-
tion, she owns a private fundraising consulting business, in which schools may take advantage of her four decades
Thank you!
of expertise in educational fundraising. Thank you, Charlotte, for your dedication to MBA and Adventist education.
spring 2021 SANDSCRIPTS 11ALUMNI NEWS
1960s rated by Zuriel, who was Lucifer’s mansion
keeper. Those who have read the book have told
me it was a good read.” Order Ralph’s book from
Amazon, TEACH Services, or him directly.
Enga Almeida ’69 shared this wonderful tribute
of classmate Edy (Lohne) Gangbin ’69. “On Feb-
ruary 1, 2021, she passed away. She was a free
spirit who always brought laughter and joy to Virgil
those around her. She kept us connected with In August 2020, Sam, Jr. ’74, Tim ’75, and John ’78
her yearly Christmas card through snail mail, Vigil gathered in Minnesota with their wives
an ‘Edy sent you a birthday greeting’ through and adult children to celebrate the life of their
email, and various crazy forwards. Not until her father, Sam Vigil, Sr. (attended MBA in 1951, lived
Stubbert death, did many of her MBA friends realize how from 1932–2020). Throughout an over 50-year
and her husband,
Jayne (Knittle) Stubbert ’64 she helped so many people all over the country career, Sam, Sr. served as an educator, pastor,
Wayne, celebrated 50 years of marriage on during the past 30 years with their addictions; and chaplain at various Adventist institutions
December 27, 2020. the testimonies to that were so filled with love in California and Hawaii. Tim and Linda live
and respect for her. We are so grateful that she in Hutchinson, MN, where Linda teaches Bible
was able to come to our 50th—so many hadn’t and is chaplain at Maplewood Academy. John
seen her in years. Edy, rest in peace, we will see and Lisa are still living in Glendale, CA. Sam,
you in the morning! Much love from all your Jr. and Jan live in Oregon, where Sam is the
crazy friends who will miss your kindred spirit!” development and alumni director at Portland
Her daughter, Xandra, and son, Kamron, state, Adventist Academy.
“She passed away quickly and peacefully. She
lived a full life, the way she wanted to, without 1980s
apology. She went the way she wanted to and
would not want us to be sad, but to remember
her as she was and continue to live our lives to
the fullest, without regret or guilt.” View some
Raymond of the silliness she shared to keep us laughing:
Marjorie (Wheeler) Raymond ’66 writes, “Despite http://youtu.be/Ou0LmIHMYHg
the Covid-19-filled year, we consider our men-
tal health to be of utmost importance, thus we 1970s
have continued our migration to Mill Creek,
CA. I continue to host an art retreat for women
and teenagers, with over 100 on our waiting
list. Every day is spent doing special art proj-
ects, plus alone time in nature. Each evening Hoechlin
we sit around the campfire reminiscing and
Lori (Partridge) Hoechlin ’80 is excited to share
giving thanks to our Lord for the opportunity
that her son, Tyler (pictured in the ad), is play-
to come together. We say special prayers for
ing Superman in the new CW television show,
MBA students and staff. You are in our hearts.”
Superman and Lois. Lori says, “It’s a great family
show, and I think many would relate to the plot
Ralph Owens ’68 shares some exciting news.
of the show. We all seem to have a little more
“I’m living in Bonners Ferry, ID, and am retired
time for some good TV watching these days.”
after having a full career in writing software. Kaiser, Lucero, Schermann
After starting to write a book 25 years ago, I Brenda (Martin) Schermann ’70, Alicia (Lopez)
1990s
finally got it published. The title is, Zuriel, a Lucero ’70, and Trish (Sutphin) Kaiser ’70 recently
Ethan Pooley ’95 and Robyn Minako Tsuji ’95 were
Hebrew name meaning ‘Rock of God.’ This enjoyed time together in Rio Del Mar, CA, near
married on May 30, 2020. “Thank you MBA for
book presents the entire Great Controversy the Cement Boat, just a few miles down the
a gift 25 years in the making.”
story from an angel’s point of view. It is not a beach from MBA. One of the sweetest things
theological book, but rather a storybook nar- in life is friendship.
14 montereybayacademy.org/alumni-welcomemaking plans for their wedding in the near
future. No date has been set.
Pooley Vargas
2000s at the Watsonville Community Hospital as a
hyperbaric tech and her husband owns his own
Sheperd
health-related business in Seaside, CA.
Forest Sheperd ’19 and Rachel Kibukevich were
2010s married on October 10, 2020 in Rachel’s home-
town of Moses Lake, WA. The couple met
while in school at Walla Walla University and
have currently made Walla Walla, WA, their
home. Congratulations, Forest and Rachel.
Schiffer
Alexis (Parashis) Shiffer ’03 and her husband,
Will, are excited to announce the birth of their
baby, Liam Elias, on December 14, 2020. Con-
Munsch
gratulations on your new addition.
Katherine (Evans) Munsch ’10 and her husband,
Daniel, celebrated five years of marriage on
October 10, 2020. Six days later, they welcomed
Dunn
son, Connor Bruce, into the world. Connor
joins big brother, Wyatt, to the family. Kyle Dunn ’14 and Licenna Bouit were married
on December 19, 2020, in Slayton, OR, and
now live in Kennewick, WA. Kyle works at
Chevrolet in Hermiston, OR, and Licenna
is going to school and also works at Kadlec
Regional Medical Center in Richland, WA.
Palmer
Jonathan ’06 and Rachelle (Gauino) Palmer ’06 May the grace of the Lord Jesus
welcomed their second child, Teagan Ryleigh,
Christ, and the love of God, and
on February 1, 2021, joining brother, Finn!
the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
Elena Ruth Vargas ’08 sent a recent family pic- Acosta
be with you all.
ture and shares that she is currently expect- is happy to announce her
Brenda Acosta ’10
ing her second child in July. She is working engagement to Basilio Avalos. They are busy 2 Corinthians 13:14 (niv)
spring 2021 SANDSCRIPTS 152020 ANNUAL
REPORT
JANUARY 01 – DECEMBER 31, 2020
We are grateful for the generous financial support offered by the many alumni and
friends listed. It is with a thankful heart that we acknowledge your partnership and
investment in the future of Adventist education and tomorrow’s leaders. This annual
report lists donors who made gifts to MBA for the time period of January 01, 2020 to
December 31, 2020. This list does not include unfulfilled pledges.
Every effort has been made to make this report as accurate as possible. If your name
has been omitted, misspelled, or misplaced, we sincerely apologize. Please notify the
MBA Alumni and Development Office of any errors. Thank you!
SUPPORTING
THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE2020 ANNUAL REPORT
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Together
O
ne night a father heard his young to death. Throughout that difficult weekend,
daughter speaking, although she was emotions had been rubbed raw and fatigue
alone in her room. The door was open was their constant companion.
just enough that he could see that she was kneel- Somewhere in all the confusion, this small
ing beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find group of followers found the strength, cour-
out what subjects a child would bring before God, age, and desire to not journey on alone, but to
he paused outside her door and listened. connect with each other and gather once again.
After tuning in to her speech, he was puzzled As they were together, Jesus “came and stood
to hear her reciting the alphabet: “A, B, C, D, E, F, among them” and reminded them that He was
G, . . .” She just kept repeating it. He did not want still there, His grace was still sufficient, and He
to interrupt her, but soon curiosity got the best was there to pull everyone together.
of him and he broke into the prayer. Over the course of this year, there have been
“Honey,” he asked, “what are you doing?” “I’m so many times when it has been difficult to
praying, Daddy,” she replied. “Well, why are you know which direction to go, how to move for-
praying the alphabet?” he asked. ward in plans, processes, and procedures, or
She explained, “I started my prayers, but I to know what to pray for. Through it all, the
wasn’t sure what to pray. So, I decided to just amazing gift and jewel of blessing has been the
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
say all the letters of the alphabet and let God put ability to remain together through the power
On the evening of that first day of the week,
them together however He thinks best.” of prayer and allowing God to put our “letters”
when the disciples were together, with the doors
Together. This word suggests different things together as He thinks best. He is still here, His
locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came
to different people—connection, unity, com- grace is still sufficient and He will continue to
and stood among them and said, “Peace be with
fort, peace and community. Over the past 12 hold us all together.
you!” After he said this, he showed them his
months, the journey we all have been travel-
hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed
ing has been difficult, if not impossible, to find Until another moment in time, remember to
when they saw the Lord.
ways to be together. We have become discon- Keep Looking uP,
Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the
nected and separated from friends and loved
Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with
ones and have been forced to find new and cre-
that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the
ative ways to experience togetherness. Jeff “PJ” Deming
Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins
The Bible tells us in John 20:19–23 of another Principal
are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are
time many years ago when a group of people principal @ montereybayacademy.org
not forgiven.” John 20:19–23 (NIV)
were struggling with this same issue of togeth-
erness. It had been a tragic weekend filled with
questions and sorrow, leaving the disciples of
Jesus fearing the uncertainty of the future. Jesus
had been arrested, tried, convicted, and put
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LIFE MEMBERS CIRCLE Those who gave $25,000+ lifetime
Adaptec, Inc. Richard and Clarice (Eberlein) Anderson Clay and Susan Maddox
Alumni Awards Foundation Frank and Shirlee (Colburn) Baughman Terry and Peggy Moreland
Annabelle E. Dennis Foundation Linda (Wright) Becker John and Linda (Downing) Mulay
ArchieTonge Education Fund Charlotte (Fukuji) Beier Glenn Owens
Central California Conference Peter Berbohm Douglas Roger
Commonweal Foundation, Inc. Duane and Andrea (Moser) Blech Harold and Nancy Rutherford
Educational Consortium Institute Lance Brown J. Thomas and Betty Seibly
Hollister SDA Church Duke and Loren Chang Jeff and Jeri Shepherd
Lakeside Organic Gardens, LLC Bob and Carol Christensen William and Alice Smith
Monterey Bay Academy Alumni Endowment Fund, Inc Ramona (Richli) Clark Gary Soderstrom
Monterey Bay Academy Church Jim and Bonnie Comazzi John Spiers
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated Wayne and Dorothy de la Cruz-Schmedel David and Stephanie Trogdon
Oceanside Laundry Herb and Betsy Dunn Bryan and Juna Tsao
Olivann Richard and Anne Dunn Dorothy Turpen*
Pacific Union Conference Jeff and DeeAnna (Nieri) Eller Peder and Lorraine Viehmann
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Donna (Baerg) Entze Armi Walker
Presidio in Monterey Ed and Brenda Evans Steve and Linda Walls
RBCO Bob and Danetta Frost Rick and Sheryl (Halverson) Wells
Ridgecrest SDA Church Darlene Grunke* Rebecca Wolfe
Sundean Foundation Dan and Gina (Hoover) Jett Don and Vivien Wong
Thomas B Hagood and Naomi M Hagood Trust Rolland and Florence Howlett John Worth
Watsonville English SDA Church Barbara Julier Ed Wright
Western Adventist Foundation Sam and Norma Koch David and Audrey Zinke
Womens Care Center Tim and Nancy Kubrock
Anonymous (×12) John and Bonnie (Rolls) Larson *Deceased
Donna (Bostwick) Albor Sam and Beth (Wileman) Loredo
Edward Allred Cheri Love and Mark Young
Our Volunteers · Our Heroes
Dogwood Charitable Foundation Shane Culler ’19 Josh Marin ’16 Tom ’55 and Betty Seibly
Juan Brandao Sabrina Deming ’11 Steve McGuffey Keith Scott
Dixie Brown-Velasquez ’71 Glenn DeWitt Jason Mustard Gerry Smiley
Ken Bullington Richard Dunn Gayle Ochletree ’71 Mark Smith ’79
Butch and LeeAnn Burfeindt Traci (Wareham) Follett ’93 Keith Ormerod ’71 Jessica Trujillo
Ramiro Cano Annemarie Gregory ’09 Ayanna Pearce Tim Trujillo
Caitlyn Cassidy Jim and Martha Grossman Heber Perez Peder Viehmann ’88
Edgar Castellanos Charlotte Henderson Marcia Quiliche-Paz Berit Von Pohle
Cindy Cisneros ’98 Tim and Nancy Kubrock Elisa Rasor Junior Wilson
Ramona (Richli) Clark ’57 Clay Maddox Edith Reyna Don Wong ’71
Richard Cox Pat Magan Josh Rosado
The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size,
but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.
DeAnn Hollis
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LIGHTHOUSE CIRCLE Those who gave $10,000+ SCHOLAR’S CIRCLE Those who gave $1,000–$1,999
Lakeside Organic Gardens, LLC Clay and Susan Maddox Mervin James Insurance Services Chris and Sarah (Wedel) Lowry
Olivann J. Thomas and Betty Seibly Pacific Union College Rolinda Luevano
Western Adventist Foundation David and Stephanie Trogdon Anonymous Robert and Beverly (Clausen)
Anonymous (×4) Don and Theresa Adams Mendenhall
Jeff and DeeAnna (Nieri) Eller Peter Berbohm Don and Penny Moores
Sam and Norma Koch Stephen and Sharon Brinkerhoff John and Linda (Downing) Mulay
Bob and Brigitte Butler Christopher and Rosanna Patton
Dennis and Linda Currier James and Margit Perry
Lupe (Tarango) Deleon Leroy and Janelle (Burton) Rasi
PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE Those who gave $2,000–$9,999
Herb and Betsy Dunn Weslie Rau
128CM Memorial Foundation Darlene Grunke* John and Terri (Schroeder) Eggers Ryan and Krista (Sundahl) Root
Edward Allred Barbara Julier Tim and Sandra Eickmann Jim Sanders
Darren and Becky Almskog Marshall Rub Raul and Esther Esperante Gary Suter
Anonymous (×3) Charles and Sherraine Sheldon Donald and Sylvia Fillman Willard and Kate Taylor
Florida Cabacungan Kent Specht Gary French Jon and Patty Travis
Ramona (Richli) Clark Robert and Sharon Westcott Marianne Gilbert Pete and Lorraine Viehmann
Mick and Lin Davis Alonzo Gregg Steve and Linda Walls
Larry and Arleen Downing *Deceased Mark and Linda (Schermann) Hubbard Frank and Kay Whitney
Donna (Baerg) Entze Russell Laird Martin Wiedemann
Bob and Danetta Frost John and Bonnie (Rolls) Larson Liana Wolfe
Denise Longoria Tony and Cheri (Ames) Zuccarelli
Brian and Linda Loomis
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
Calvin Coolidge, 30th U.S. President
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FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Those who gave $500–$999 SAND DOLLAR CIRCLE Those who gave $0–$499
AmazonSmile Foundation Alonzo and Sharon Proctor 3W Builders, Inc. Tom and Pat Chaplin
Central California Conference Manuel Salinas A.L. Lease Co. John Chen
Anonymous Fred and Susan Singer Benevity Causes Gaile Chenowith
Chris and Kristi (Baerg) Burkhart Gary Soderstrom Charities Aid Foundation of America Frank and Lynelle Cherne
Stephen Cunha John Swanson DFT Matrix Jeff and Yasuyo Cisneros
John and Terri (Schroeder) Eggers Robert and Linda (Rood) Vasquez Evans Property Management Natalie Cline
Pamela Fong Stanley and Jodi Wheeler Give From the Heart Todd Comm
Bruce Johnson Patrick A. Wolfe HP Phoenix Construction, Inc. Dustin Comm
Daniel and Thai King Chad Wylie Jackel Enterprises, Inc. Joda and Luis (Fleetwood) Consuegra
Tim and Nancy Kubrock Mike and Sharon (Penaflorida) Pacific Union Conference Lonnie Cornwell
Kenneth and Kathryn Lockwood Youngberg RBCO Robert and Janet (Clift) Cowan
Kent and Pat Phillips The Vigil Family Trust Thomas and Dona Cowan
Aaron and Lori (Bauer) Pozo Walton & Mitchell Law Office Jon and Beverly Crouch
Watsonville Coast Produce Irving and Patricia (Grady) Curtis
Anonymous (×2) Claudia Davis
Victor and Louanne (Ruminson) Aaen Stuart and Laurel ( Johnson) Davis
Linda Abdel-Malek Lisa (Richards) Davis
Duane Ablamis Larry and Evangeline (Haas) deFluiter
Diana Adams Jeff and Amy Deming
Marlene and Robert Adams Selena Diaz
Bob and Marlene Adams Jack and Bonnie Dickinson
Donna (Bostwick) Albor Jennifer Downing
Cindy Alegre Lance Downing
Jim and Rebeccah Alli Don and Louise (Howlett) Driver
Enga (Dirksen) Almeida Thomas Duerksen
TO THOSE WHO GAVE Christopher and Benita (Reynolds) Kelly and Jennifer Dunbar
Ames Richard and Marcia Dunbar
THROUGH THEIR LOCAL CHURCH Joseph and Mary Annino Heather Dunn
Betty L. Baerg Kathy and Joel Duran
Nate and Sarah Bankirer Brian and April Evans
Although we don’t know who you are
Norman and Gina (Proctor) Barnhart Ed and Brenda (Brigham) Evans
or the amounts of your gifts,
Frank and Shirlee (Culburn) Baughman Roel Fernandez
we want to say Thank You! for your support
Charlotte (Fukuji) Beier Richard and Elvina Fernandez
of Monterey Bay Academy.
Jolly Bilstad Carol Follett
Janice (Conte) Blair Scott Folsom
• Duane and Andrea (Moser) Blech
Michael and Mary (Lacorazza) Boele
Chuck Frederick
Ginny Frost
Andrew and Helen (Stirewalt) Boskind Wayland Frye
Ashley Bower Thomas and Vicky Garner
We appreciate all you are doing for the
Larry and Linda (Beamesderfer) Florence Genas
students of this school through the
Bowers James and Mary Georgeson
following programs:
Marnie (Breckenridge) Loomis Benjamin and Virginia (Liang) Giang
Bill Brown Robert Gillings
ANNUAL CONFERENCE-WIDE OFFERING FOR MBA
Ella Mae Burgdorff Tim W. Gohr
CCC 3-WAY MATCH PROGRAM
Jean Burgdorff Joann Goodwin
MBA STUDENT AID FOR EDUCATION (SAFE) PROGRAM
Sandra (Dawson) Canaday Harold and Linda (Schlotthauer)
CCC EDUCATION ENDOWMENT
Ms. Joyce Kinton and Mr. Larry Googe
Cannon Fritz and Suzanne (Clark) Goset
David and Judith Carelock Brian and Robin (Vance) Grattan
Norman Cary continued…
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SAND DOLLAR CIRCLE continued
Cindy (Crawford) Greene Cary Lai Sondra (Sundahl) Phillips John and Wendy (Piner) Taylor
Daniel and Cheri Gregory Gwen Langham Dennis and Maureen Phillips Robert and Robin Tesch
Catherine Griffith David and Lisa Lara Renee Rasco Cynthia Tomassi
Greg and Angela Gryte Oleg Litvak Marjorie (Wheeler) Raymond Ernest and Dorothy (Baxter) Toppenberg
Eryn Hales David and Carolyn Lombard Doug and Cheryl Reeves Dennis and Karen Torres
Esther Hamel Michael and Christine (Huffman) Lopez Ryan and Aimee (Downing) Reeves Daniel and Jamie Tran
Daphne Haney Chris and Sarah (Wedel) Lowry Edith Reyna Verna Travis
Tamara and Vernal Hansen Samuel Macario David and Sandy Reynolds Bryan and Juna Tsao
Jo Harris Pat and Sharon Magan Deanne (Maschmeyer) Rhynard Mark and Lavon (Richert) Turner
Richard and Judy Hart Luther and Emily (Sabino) Mangoba Jeff Richardson Melville Uechi
Scott and Charlotte Henderson Cindy Mauk Charles and Patricia Roesel Phyllis Vansanten
Marilyn and Sheldon Hendricks Stan and Jill McAllister Richard Rose Peder Viehmann
Martha Hendrickson Linda ( Justesen) McCumber David and Nancy Rouse Tammie Viehmann
Ms. Naedo Henry Steve McGuffy Carol Sanders Linda (Dennis) Vollmer
Roberto and Efigenia Hernandez Barbara (Suelzle) McLaughlin Gloria Sanders Toby Wagner
Anselm and Sophia Hii Bill and Nancy (Fritz) Meert Brian and Linda Schaffner Pat (Morgan) Walter
John Hinkle Evniki Menelaos Gloria Schaub-Ichikawa Daniel and Diane Ward
Rhonda Hinrichs Calvin and Sherry Miller Robert and Darleen Shawl Atwood and Diane Watson
Ida and Laren Hirst Thomas and Sharon Miller Kathleen (Shawl) Parkes Ronald and Emma Jeanne (Thompson)
Rick and Sharon Hollinger Rose (Schonert) Montoya Kevin and Sue Sheets Weber
Sharrell Hopkins Donna Lee (Stillman) Moore Stann and Janette Sheperd James and Janelle (Chesnut) White
Rex Hossler Larry and Dorothy Morris Eugenia (Hughes) Shipowick Myron and Phyllis Whiting
Jack Jett Deborah (Munroe) Hodges Donald Shreyer Suzan (Farrell) Williams
Dan and Gina Jett Donald and Helen Myres Charles and Linda Shultz Velia Wilson
Richard and Billie Jewett Julio Narvaez Kenneth and Jean Smith Lee and Helen (Burden) Wilson
Christopher and Karen Johnson Arladell Nelson-Speyer David and Maxine (Georgeson) Smith Craig and Kathy (Petersen) Wilson
Richard and Christine Johnston Mark and Amanda Nicewonger Elliot and Cheryl Sopkin Don and Vivien Wong
David Johnston Jim and Debbie Nord Robert and Aileen (Andres) Sox John Worth
Carla and Hugh Jones Dick and Norma Osborn Fred Speyer Dan and Ricci (Perry) Wright
Jay and Janet Ketelsen Titus Osundina Brandon and LaShell Speyer Jim and Nancy Yoder
Marshall and Julie Keymer Jamie Palmer Gianna Starr Mr. Mark Young and Ms. Cheri Love
Richard and Julie Kimitsuka Ellen Park Wes and Doris Stout Tasha Ziegenbein
Doug and Jenna Kingsfield Tim Patten Stella (Barnes) Straight Bruce and Judy Zimmerman
Wayne Knittle Karen Peckham Wayne and Jayne (Knittle) Stubbert Tim and Ruthi Zytkoskee
22 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOUAt Rest OUR MBA FAMILY
AT REST
Verda (Webb) Lyons ’52
April 17, 2020
Samuel Vigil, Sr. ’52
November 26, 2020
Gene Butler ’56
December 23, 2020
Patricia (Sanford) Bergeron ’59
December 18, 2020
Norman Curtis ’59
December 21, 2020
Monty Perry ’59
January 2, 2021
Jim Luke ’61
February 07, 2021
Phyllis McCourry ’63
August 15, 2020
Edy (Lohne) Gangbin ’69
February 1, 2021
Jodi (Schulz) Thiessen ’71
September 16, 2020
Richard Behrens ’81
October 3, 2020
Carlye (Hummel) Strever ’81
February 21, 2021
IN HONOR OF . . . IN MEMORY OF . . .
In Honor of Jim & Diana Adams In Memory of Ronald Parks In Memory of Samuel ’52 & Eleanor Vigil
3W Builders, Inc. Larry Cannon Vigil Family Trust
Joyce Kinton
In Memory of Danette Butler ’85 In Memory of Erik Wolfe ’80
Bob and Brigitte Butler In Memory of Josue Rosado ’91 Liana Wolfe ’81
Chris and Kristi (Baerg) ’84 Burkhart Anonymous Patrick A. Wolfe ’86
Jeff Cisneros ’85
In Memory/Honor of Elaine & Walter Sheets In Honor of Randy Zeismer ’71
In Memory of Nancy (Georgeson) Cunha ’68 Jo Harris Chuck Frederick ’71
Stephen Cunha Kevin Sheets ’76
In Memory of Thelma Fukuji In Memory of Jon Speyer ’75
Charlotte (Fukuji) Beier ’59 Anonymous
Brandon and LaShell Speyer
In Honor of William Keresoma ’70 Jim and Nancy Yoder
Donald Fillman ’58
Gary Soderstrom ’58
spring 2021 SANDSCRIPTS 232020 ANNUAL REPORT
FRIENDS
Diana Adams Raul and Esther Esperante Richard and Julie Kimitsuka Charles and Sherraine Sheldon
Marlene and Robert Adams Richard and Elvina Fernandez Sam and Norma Koch Charles and Linda Shultz
Joseph and Mary Annino Scott Folsom Oleg Litvak Kenneth and Jean Smith
Anonymous (×2) Thomas and Vicky Garner David and Carolyn Lombard Robert and Robin Tesch
Nate Bankirer Florence Genas Rolinda Luevano Cynthia Tomassi
Jolly Bilstad Marianne Gilbert Clay and Susan Maddox Dennis and Karen Torres
Florida Cabacungan Tim W. Gohr Pat and Sharon Magan Verna Travis
Ms. Joyce Kinton and Mr. Larry Cannon Joann Goodwin Cindy Mauk Melville Uechi
Norman Cary Darlene Grunke* Julio Narvaez Phyllis Vansanten
Gaile Chenowith Esther Hamel Jim and Debbie Nord Atwood and Diane Watson
Todd Comm Jo Harris Titus Osundina Frank and Kay Whitney
Dustin Comm Richard and Judy Hart Karen Peckham Suzan Williams
Thomas Cowan Rhonda Hinrichs Richard Rose Velia Wilson
Jon and Beverly Crouch Rick and Sharon Hollinger Manuel Salinas John Worth
Stephen Cunha Richard and Billie Jewett Gloria Sanders Jim and Nancy Yoder
Jack and Bonnie Dickinson Barbara Julier Gloria Schaub-Ichikawa Bruce and Judy Zimmerman
Jennifer Downing Marshall and Julie Keymer Robert and Darleen Shawl
Give to others, and God will give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your
hands—all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the one that God will use for you.
Luke 6:38 (GNT)
24 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOUSeniors have a pizza feed to kick off the Class of 2021 100-day Countdown to graduation.
2020 ANNUAL REPORT
ALUMNI BY CLASS
Class of 1951 Class of 1960 Class of 1966 Class of 1973
Lonnie Cornwell Anonymous Calvin Miller Ed Evans
Emma Jeanne (Thompson) Weber Marjorie (Wheeler) Raymond Brenda (Brigham) Evans
Class of 1952 Janell (Chesnut) Whit Tamara (Wheeler) Hansen
Frank Baughman Class of 1967 Nancy (Fritz) Meert
Shirlee (Colburn) Baughman Class of 1961 John Chen
Robert Butler Tim Eickmann Kathy (Petersen) Wilson Class of 1975
Gary French Cindy (Crawford) Greene
Class of 1954 Kenneth Lockwood Class of 1968 Karen (Goodwin) Johnson
Janice (Conte) Blair Linda (Downing) Mulay Linda (Beamesderfer) Bowers Bonnie (Rolls) Larson
Catherine (Lorenz) Griffith Kent Phillips Claudia Davis Marshall Rub
Myron Whiting Jim Sanders Marilyn (Weckerley) Hendricks
Maxine (Georgeson) Smith Russell Laird Class of 1976
Class of 1955 Wesley Stout Stan McAllister Linda (Schermann) Hubbard
Donald Myres Linda (Rood) Vasquez Thomas Miller Janet (Trogdon) Ketelsen
Tom Seibly Robert Westcott Sharon (Kuhlman) Miller Jay Ketelsen
Eugenia (Hughes) Shipowick Cheri (Ames) Zuccarelli Rose (Schonert) Montoya Kevin Sheets
David Reynolds Kent Specht
Class of 1956 Class of 1962 Carol Sanders Kinzie (Yoder) Speyer
Janet (Clift) Cowan Dennis Phillips Donald Shreyer
Robert Cowan Class of 1977
Mick Davis Class of 1963 Class of 1969 Lisa (Richards) Davis
Carla (Howard) Jones Jean Burgdorff Enga (Dirksen) Almeida Doug Kingsfield
Alonzo Proctor Virginia (Liang) Giang Joda (Fleetwood) Consuegra
Charles Roesel Alonzo Gregg David Johnston Class of 1978
Stella (Barnes) Straight Martha (Whitney) Hendrickson Linda ( Justesen) McCumber Kelly Dunbar
Cary Lai Pat (Morgan) Walter John Eggers
Class of 1957 Beverly (Clausen) Mendenhall Helen (Burden) Wilson DeeAnna (Nieri) Eller
Ramona (Richli) Clark Robert Mendenhall Jeff Eller
Irving Curtis Doris (Eickmann) Stout Class of 1970 Wayland Frye
Pat (Grady) Curtis Anonymous Mike Youngberg
Barbara (Suelzle) McLaughlin Class of 1964 Bill Brown
James Perry Stephen Brinkerhoff Tom Chaplin Class of 1979
James Georgeson Naedo (Brauer) Henry Darren Almskog
Class of 1958 Wayne Knittle Linda (Dennis) Vollmer Evangeline (Haas) deFluiter
Louise (Howlett) Driver Brian Loomis Terri (Schroeder) Eggers
Donald Fillman Jayne (Knittle) Stubbert Class of 1971 Daphne Haney
Larry Morris Lavon (Richert) Turner Peter Berbohm John Hinkle
Gary Soderstrom Chuck Frederick DeeDee Longoria
Willard Taylor Class of 1965 Robert Gillings Don Moores
Louanne (Ruminson) Aaen Donna Lee (Stillman) Moore Lori (Bauer) Pozo
Class of 1959 Duane Ablamis Daniel Ward
Jim Alli Mary (Lacorazza) Boele Don Wong Class of 1980
Charlotte (Fukuji) Beier Ella Mae Burgdorff Cheri Love
Helen (Stirewalt) Boskind Linda (Schlotthauer) Googe Class of 1972 Jonathan Travis
Dennis Currier Deborah (Munroe) Hodges Sharrell (Lemmon) Hopkins David Trogdon
Lupe (Tarango) Deleon Richard Osborn Regina (Hoover) Jett Chad Wylie
Larry Downing Aileen (Andres) Sox John Larson Mark Young
Robert Frost
Dorothy (Baxter) Toppenberg
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Class of 1981 Class of 1987 Class of 1994 Class of 2002
Weslie Rau Andrea (Moser) Blech Aimee (Downing) Reeves Jeff Richardson
Gary Suter Bruce Johnson Kathleen (Shawl) Parkes
Stan Wheeler Christine (Singer) Johnston Class of 2003
Liana Wolfe Class of 1995 Brandon Speyer
Ricci (Perry) Wright Class of 1988 Donna (Bostwick) Albor
Donald Adams Brian Evans Class of 2007
Class of 1982 Gina (Proctor) Barnhart Chris Lowry Heather Dunn
Laurel ( Johnson) Davis Anselm Hii Sarah (Wedel) Lowry
Ida (Coryell) Hirst Sondra (Sundahl) Phillips Krista (Sundahl) Root Class of 2008
Peder Viehmann Toby Wagner Natalie Cline
Class of 1983 Martin Wiedemann Selena Diaz
John Swanson Class of 1989
Duane Blech Class of 1996 Class of 2015
Class of 1984 Marnie (Breckenridge) Loomis Robin (Vance) Grattan Samuel Macario
Kristi (Baerg) Burkhart Tom Duerksen
Frank Cherne Tammie Viehmann Class of 1997 Class of 2017
Daniel King Gianna (Diaz) Starr
Class of 1985 Class of 1990
Linda (Abdel) Malek Christine (Huffman) Lopez Class of 1998 Class of 2018
Ty Canavan Tasha Ziegenbein Erin Hales Jamie Palmer
David Carelock Ellen Park
Jeff Cisneros Class of 1991 Justin Wagner
Pam Fong Cindy (Aso) Alegre Pamela (Sugihara) Wagner
Janelle (Burton) Rasi Ryan Root
Daniel Tran Wendy (Piner) Taylor Class of 2000
Sandra (Dawson) Canaday
Class of 1986 Class of 1993 Deanne (Maschmeyer) Rhynard
Donna (Baerg) Entze Benita (Reynolds) Ames
Fred Singer Christopher Ames Class of 2001
Bryan Tsao Emily (Sabino) Mangoba Jack Jett
Patrick Wolfe Christopher Patton
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SCHOLARSHIPS: THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
D uring the 2020–2021 school year, 70 stu-
dents received more than $177,000 from
endowed and named scholarships. Typically,
ful event that honors the honorable and pre-
serves the history of MBA. We hope to resume
this event in 2022. Below, are three of the many
dollar amounts and total the number of stu-
dents awarded, the impact these scholarships
have on the student recipients is immeasurable.
the scholarships are awarded at the Annual scholarships that were awarded during this cur- If you wish to honor or remember someone
Scholarship Reception to kick off Alumni rent school year. by establishing a scholarship, please contact the
Weekend. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Each year, students and their parents are Alumni and Development Office:
the cancellation of MBA’s Alumni Weekend in amazed at the stories of people, accomplish- (831) 728-1481 ×1222
both 2020 and 2021, the scholarship reception ments, and events that represent the schol- alumni@ montereybayacademy.org
unfortunately was/is cancelled. It’s a beauti- arships given. While it is easy to tabulate the
Joshua Miguel
Joshua is a junior from Gilroy, CA, and is the must do is accept it. So, there is no set criteria
recipient of The Gift of Grace Imparted schol- for receiving this gift (scholarship), no essay to
arship. This gift was established by Jon’s wife, write, no minimum GPA to meet, only a search-
Kinzie ’76, and their three sons, Ryan ’00, Bran- ing heart and a desire to understand what God’s
don ’03, and Jordan ’06, after Jon’s unexpected grace is all about.
death on December 31, 2012. With Romans being Joshua is described as delightful young man,
Jon’s favorite book of the Bible, and one of his inquisitive, and quick with a smile or laugh. He
favorite classes to teach, he wanted his students has a caring heart and is very engaged in the
to understand that God’s grace is unmerited, world around him, with a keen interest in oth-
undeserved, and unearned. It is a gift given free ers. He is always willing and eager to be helpful
Miguel of charge to each of us and there is absolutely and supportive to those around him.
nothing we have done or will do to earn it. All we
Andres Padilla
Andres is a senior from Laguna Nigel, CA, and and pursuit towards the personal gifts God has
is one of four recipients of the Class of 1979 given them for the benefit of those around them.
Scholarship. This scholarship was established Andres is an incredibly talented young man in
by the Class of 1979 to financially assist stu- the area of film. During his sophomore year, he
dents who seek to attend MBA. The purpose of worked in the recruitment office for Pastor Kevin
the scholarship is to help others in order that a Bowen, helping develop promotional videos for
legacy of vision and spirit is extended from one MBA. He is described as a very caring young man.
generation to another. It is a unique scholar- He is always thinks of others, many times put-
ship in that it is the only scholarship students ting them before himself. Andres has a humble,
can apply for and the Class of 1979 encourages kind, and gentle spirit.
the applicants to express persistence, purpose, Padilla
Lizania Aguilar-Vazquez
Lizania is a junior from Gilroy, CA, and is the more, or junior when nominated.
recipient of the Monterey Bay Academy Staff Liz is described by her teachers as an upbeat,
Scholarship. This scholarship was established positive student. She has a fun and joyful per-
and is funded by the faculty and staff. Each sonality, and is a responsible and trustworthy
year the MBA staff nominate one student and a worker. She is always helpful and respectful to
decision is reached by a vote of those collected those she comes in contact with.
names. It is the desire of the staff to recognize
students who make teaching fun and are a joy
and delight to have in the classroom. They must
also demonstrate a financial need, maintain a 3.0
Aguilar-Vazquez or higher GPA, and be either a freshman, sopho-
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