Maranatha Christian Academy

MARANATHA MATTERS MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 6826 LACKMAN ROAD SHAWNEE, KS 66217 Address Service Requested Megan Bowlin '14 is studying pre-physical therapy at Oklahoma Baptist University. Email: meganleebowlin@gmail.com Xavier Armon Henderson '16 is a sophomore at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., studying physical therapy. He is thankful to Maranatha faculty for their support, especially Coach Travis. Email: xavier.henderson@morehouse.edu Lorene Bethell is the proud grandparent of students Addie and Zach Pelham. She retired as a registered nurse from Hutchinson Regional Hospital in 2012, and her husband was the Kansas state representative of District 113. After his death in 2012, Lorene donated a portion of his campaign account to Maranatha. She says, "I think they used it to purchase new football uniforms. We love the school!" Larry and Tammy Hartig are the proud parents of Caleb '12 and live in Kansas City. Email: tlhartig4@sbcglobal.net Brownie Simpson and her husband are grandparents of Emma and Henry Fehr and enjoy attending their celebrations and activities. Brownie is the owner/operator of Kansas City Catering and lives in Shawnee. FAMILY NEWS (Continued from page 3) SAVE THE DATE FIFTH TRIENNIAL KANSAS CITY MISSION CONFERENCE January 12, 2018 MidAmerica Nazarene University The purpose of the day is to exhort and encourage students who are already spiritually and scripturally grounded toward a global responsibility for the Gospel. The day will involve more than just lecture and will include a variety of media. The conference is designed for students 9-12th grade and is $10 per student. For more details, contact Steve Gordon at (913) 631-0637. SPRING AUCTION DINNER March 23, 2018 North campus gym For more details on the auction, see page 2. F or Brooke Bowlin '16, Maranatha was more than just a school. It was where she met her best friends and formed lasting relationships with her teachers and mentors, but mostly, it was a place that molded her into the person she is today. "I went to Maranatha from Pre-K all the way through high school and I wouldn't have had it any other way," she said. "I loved the fact that while I'm young and learning and making all my major decisions in life that I could do that under Christian guidance and under people who love the Lord and are searching for similar things as me." Brooke has fond memories of her time at Maranatha, specifically of her art and English classes and the friends and teachers she was surrounded by. Additionally, she was involved in numerous extracurricular activities, including the tennis team, student council, and NHS. "It's really the people, I think, who made my experience so great. I'm a lot better of a person because of who Maranatha surrounded me with." In 2016, Brooke began her collegiate career at John Brown University, a private Christian college in Northwest Arkansas. Brooke chose the university based off of the combination of majors she could earn. Studying art and business, Brooke is hoping to establish her own creative style and find a good path toward opening her own business and establishing herself as an artist. "Both programs are awesome. It's the best decision I've ever made and I'm learning a lot." Brooke has an older sister, Megan '14, and a younger brother, Aaron, who is a senior at Maranatha. In her free time, she enjoys reading classic literature, making art, and is an avid music listener and concert goer. Brooke is from Shawnee, Kansas, and can be reached at brooke98morgan@gmail.com. Brooke Bowlin '16 Continues Christian-Based Education at John Brown University Stay Connected Online mca-eagles.org

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