Bethany Christian High School - Witmarsum Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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R is -si Bill Hooley, BA, ME, EdD, Superintendent I have enjoyed my three years at Bethany Christian High School but have found during the past two years I have little time for outside interests. Being Principal, Athletic Director, and Basketball Coach leaves little time for hobbies and activ- ities not related to the school. Some of my interests are hunt- ing, fishing, camping, house painting, farming, and hiking. I also teach a Sunday School Class and sing in the choir and special groups at church. However, even with the frustration of not having time for everythingl want to do, I have found working at BCHS an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. My Christian life has been strengthened as I have worked with students, faculty, and staff. Finding that all of us here at Bethany have common ideals has increased my faith in mankind and in God. Ed Herr I am grateful for my responsibilities at BCHS, I'm thank- ful that the church has recognized and affirmed my gifts. Especially fulfilling is the challenge of helping BCHS to be a PERSON-CENTERED Christian school-a place where each is affirmed and helped to become what God wants him to be. The private and personal side of life is equally full and rich. I am a man of the soil, excited about raising cattle and breaking horses. I live close to nature and deeply appreciate watching the phases of the moon, feeling wind and rain on my face, knowing the river, and understanding the habits of deer. I receive deep satisfaction from pruning the orchard, cutting wood, and improving the productivity of the farm as I experience the sweat of hard labor. Even though I enjoy my work and hobbies, I End that I need to be alone at regular times. When it is warm I spend time by the river, often late at night, in the winter I retreat to a warm corner of the barn. These times of meditating, praying and reflecting help me keep a proper perspective on my life and work. In contrast to being regularly alone, I also feel a deep need to interact and share with people. I meet regularly with four or five different friends with whom I am as open and transparent as possible. These people are a part of me-they have helped to make me who I am. My work at BCHS is deeply satisfying to me, but equally significant in my life is my farm, my alone time, and my intimate sharing with friends. Bill Hooley Ed Herr, BA, MS, Principal

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Board and Administration It is policy that the board shall be responsible for the operation of the school, including finances, selection of offi- cers and teachers, and shall determine the academic and re- ligious standards. It is our goal to fulfill this policy and keep BCHS an active asset to Christian education. I find the board very functional, concerned, and willing to serve the students, parents, church, and the community. The Board's main task the last several years has been debt liquidation,After the completion of the debt liquida- tion, BCHS will be freer to accomplish goals that have been postponed because of other financial commitments. The Board planning committee is developing long range plans for BCHS. We are concerned with public relations, fund raising, student recruitment, curriculum develop- ment, and better facilities. The Board appreciates the Christian homes and the church which provide facilities and a sharing of respons- ibility in operating BCHS. Dennis Weaver, Bob Miller, Flossie Yoder, Dennis Schrock, Leamon Sowell, Oris Yoder, Gerald Wilson, John Mosemann, Herb Maust

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sie' lfrom top to bottom: Bruce Glick Guidance Counselor Loretta Chupp Secretary, Receptionist, Bookkeeper Roy Koch Public Relations Wilmetta Maust Secretary Laura Metzler Secretary Royal Bauer Librarian 4-101- -fm fn ' N' Q