Katherin Hernandez ’23
Showcase Weekend Testimony The reason I came to SVA, I believe, was God’s divine appointment. Two years ago, Shenandoans came to sing at my church. I was really excited and started to ask around, “Where do they come from?” Someone answered they were from Shenandoah Valley Academy. As a little girl I always dreamed about going to an Adventist school. I started to pray and pray because I had the hope that God was going to make it possible. But also, my God is powerful, and according to His word, everything we ask for in the name of our beloved Jesus will be given unto us. I asked for it from the bottom of my heart and with all my strength. Once I looked up the school and became a little discouraged because of the fees. But I did not give up hope. I talked to my brother and he said, “Let’s work hard and pray, because I believe God will help you.” Three months passed and school was about to begin. A friend whose sister graduated from SVA told me about scholarships. I was so inspired and again asked God to help my dream come true. Believing God was going to make it happen, I mentioned it to my best friends at church and they helped me with all the paperwork. In less than three weeks I was at SVA, and I believe God made that happen in such a short time. I believe God has a purpose for everything He has done in my life and that SVA is part of His plans for me. This school has made a really big impact in my life, not just for being a Christian school, but because SVA has helped me develop a relationship with Him.
Avery Browne ’24
Parents Weekend Testimony I grew up with an Adventist home and education, and did many things in the church. But I did not really understand the deeper meaning of what it meant to be a follower of Christ. That is, until I came here. SVA is providing me with a safe space to grow with God before facing the world. It is helping me understand that God is not a God of punishment and severity. Instead, He’s provided a means of escape from sin for us if we accept His Son as our Lord and Savior. From Friday night vespers to freshman religion with Mr. Leeper, I’ve learned so much about who God truly is. Mr. Leeper showed me that God is not one I have to find favor with or appease. He is a God of love that is unconditional in the sense that no action I could commit could damage the amount of love that He has for me. That is the kind of love I now want to give to others because that is the kind of love SVA has given to me. I can firmly say that God has put a special blessing on this campus and has chosen us to play a big part of spreading His message of glory.
Administration Donald Short, Principal Kaleb Leeper, Vice Principal Wendy Dean, Registrar Board of Trustees to 3/14/2021 Shane Anderson Dennis Campbell Don Feltman Lynda French Richard Hevener ‘76 Janine Hudson Kelli Hanon ’88, Alumni Association President Steve Laing Jacqueline Messenger ‘77 Bill Miller, Chair Janette Neufville Gary Patterson Louise Phanstiel ‘76 David Reile ‘82 Daniel Royo Donald Short, Principal Emely Umana ‘11 Dave VandeVere Jose Vazquez, Vice Chair Duane White ‘86 Board of Trustees 3/14/2021 to Present Geraldo Alonso Shane Anderson Bobby Belleza ‘88 Pamela Consuegra ‘78 Shernett Dalhouse Don Feltman David Forbes Lynda French Richard Hevener ‘76 Janine Hudson Kelli Hanon ’88, Alumni Association President Steve Laing Jerson Malaguit Robert McLennan ‘03 Jacqueline Messenger ‘77 Louise Phanstiel ‘76 Daniel Royo Mariano Samayoa Donald Short, Principal Rafael Soto Nigel Standish Charles Tapp, Chair Dave VandeVere Jose Vazquez, Vice Chair
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Honor Memorial Gift Key Acknowledging Gifts from Alumni
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Mission:
Shenandoah Valley Academy, established in 1908, exists to provide a distinctly Seventh-day Adventist college preparatory program through experiences to produce disciples of Jesus who are compassionate citizens prepared for college and careers.
Vision:
Graduating Adventist Christians who will...
Serve God Value Knowledge Accept a Life of Service Objectives:
Spirituality, Relationships, Academics, Work Ethics, Character Development, Health & Wellness, Fun Shenandoah Today is a publication of the Office of Development and Alumni Relations © 2021 Shenandoah Valley Academy Janel Ware, Director of Development and Alumni Relations 234 W. Lee Hwy., New Market, VA 22844 janel.ware@sva-va.org 540-740-2202 Photos: Richard Harkness, Carrie Heilman, Jaclyn Knight, Laura Short, Swartz Photography
Notes From The Principal
Thank you! Once again you invested in Shenandoah Valley Academy to support the mission of educating students as
Principal Short (5th); Board Chair Elder Charles Tapp (8th); building committee, student, alumni, and teacher representatives celebrate gym groundbreaking.
In a year when carrying on with a semblance of normalcy seemed to require extraordinary resolve, praying and working together—students, families, teachers, administrators, Alumni and Friends— because of you, school was open. It was a good year This special school is sustained by you Alumni and of student decisions made, victories won, academic Friends, by your incredible generosity, with God’s challenges and triumphs, an amazing Student Week blessing. of Prayer, beautiful (socially distanced) music, fun I am so very grateful. WE are all so very grateful. intramural sports, and extra time in “God’s works Your affirmation of our efforts to educate students in nature multiplied.” Most of all, there was time to in a Christ-centered boarding school program is nurture relationships with God, teachers, deeply appreciated. Also, I want you to for and friends, a stark contrast to the know that in this challenging time, we isolation many were and are feeling in the couldn’t have done or continue to do making it possible world outside. for SVA to be a this without you. haven for students. As you read the student testimonies For fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June throughout this report reflecting upon the 30, 2021 here is what you made possible: Your value of SVA relationships with God, family, teachers, financial gifts combined with the gifts of others, for and friends, please know the personal impact you operations, tuition assistance, and projects, totaled have on student lives. Thank you for making it $2,996,490 to the SVA Annual Fund and the Zirkle possible for SVA to be a haven for students who Gymnasium Renovation project currently under are loved and educated in a caring school. It is your construction (see page 3). And because of your support that ensures students can learn and connect consistent and ongoing support, SVA has had an with Christian teachers and mentors, establish operating increase for the seventh consecutive year. lifelong friendships, and have the opportunity to MOST IMPORTANTLY, your generous financial gifts know and love Jesus. helped provide more than $1,000,000 in tuition With deepest gratitude, assistance and scholarships to qualified students, supporting the highest enrollment in a decade. Your faithful gifts made possible appropriate student financial contracts meaning students’ bills were paid with zero outstanding student accounts Donald R. Short at school year end. Yes, even in a pandemic. Principal
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Zirkle Gym Groundbreaking: Higher Than The Highest! Elder Charles A. Tapp, President of the Potomac Conference and chair of the Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) Board of Trustees, shares a message at the Zirkle Gymnasium Renovation Groundbreaking Ceremony, May 14, 2021: Reflecting upon the impact Shenandoah Valley Academy has had and continues to have on the lives of students, these words of Ellen White came to mind: “Higher than the highest thought can reach is God’s ideal for His children” (Education, p. 18).
bold promise—as an institution and as a board—that no qualified student will ever be turned away from our campus because of the lack of finances. And God’s people said… [Amen!]! Again, living up to the ideal “higher than the highest.” I’m not sure any other school in the entire Seventh-day Adventist system can make a claim such as that, that no qualified student will ever be turned away because of their financial situation.
Now the evidence of this support is seen again in the Zirkle Gymnasium Renovation Project that will provide a new entrance and lobby with a “Higher than the highest.” If reception and concession area, new it is already the highest, then Students prepare to break ground. restrooms and locker rooms, and what can be “higher than a terrace with a firepit for evening the highest”? The message gatherings. It makes you want to come back and be a student White desired to convey was limitless possibilities, made clear again, doesn’t it? when she adds, “Before the student there is opened a path of continual progress.” In other words, never-ending possibilities. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge that this is the first new build at SVA in 45 years, the most significant This is the goal of SVA: to provide students with limitless funding required for possibilities. “Higher than the highest.” Principal Short and Elder Tapp a building project in celebrate groundbreaking. The highest she refers to is that of godliness and god-likeness. SVA history. It is the Yes, we want our students to be proficient in the rigors of result of the generous education, but the primary goal is to educate them in what it contributions of Alumni means to be a follower of Christ—to be a disciple. Since 1908, and Friends—96 percent the vision of SVA is threefold: to serve Christ; to value this thing of gifts from Alumni— we call knowledge, and to accept a life of service. Again, God that the project is fully is calling us to “higher than the highest.” funded once all gifts This is made possible by the dedication of faculty and staff and pledges have been who are committed to the mission and vision, providing received. This means SVA will incur zero debt, which allows us students with limitless possibilities inside and outside of the to remain a 100 percent debt-free school. To this I simply say: classroom. Then there are generous Alumni and Friends whose To God be the glory! “Higher than the highest human thought unwavering financial support make it possible to declare the can reach is God’s ideal for His children.”
The foundation is poured. More progress to come!!
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2021 Graduates Reveal: It’s All About Relationships
Congratulations to the 59 graduates of the inspiring Class of 2021 whose year-end survey reflections reveal the incalculable value of SVA relationships in 2021, and every school year. Read their individual graduate profiles on SVA Facebook and @officialsvainstagram. Thank you Alumni and Friends for your prayers and financial support that make meaningful relationships with God, teachers, family, and friends possible for students. Most important lesson(s) learned at SVA: I’ve become much closer to God here, more than in my whole life.
Ms. Wiedemann, Dean Powell, Mrs. Patrick for fighting for me when I didn’t have the strength to fight for myself, for encouraging me to never give up.
This year God has moved mountains in my life. So many blessings that I know God has a plan for each of us. He makes a way, so we can have confidence He will get us through anything.
Mrs. White encourages me to do my best, and gives great advice about future life.
Have grown closer to God; learned to relate better with others after meeting such a diverse group of people.
Mrs. Dean is such an amazing person. She always is there for me. She gives her all to everything she does.
Life is complicated. Cherish the time you have with the people you love.
Pastor Harley’s enthusiasm, kindness and positive attitude makes class, mission trips, and Sabbath activities super fun.
I’ve learned to give everything to God and rely on Him for strength; challenges have made me stronger; I’ve made lifelong friends. Most inspirational faculty/staff: Mr. Lowe because of his dedication to students. He has a smile on his face and a willingness to help; he makes SVA feel like a home.
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Mr. Biaggi helped me so much and is a good spiritual example. I admire him and his family.
Dean Powell, thank you for the long hours you put in for each girl. It is a true measure of love. Ms. Wiedemann’s passion and enthusiasm for music radiates through everything she does. Her nonjudgmental attitude helps me be open with her.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond have helped me so much and care about me. Mrs. Heidi [Smith] inspires me by treating others with kindness, displaying the love of Christ to everyone around her. Mr. Lechler is kind and encouraging. He is more than a teacher. He is a FRIEND. Thank you to: God, my church, my parents. I am here because of your support. Every faculty and staff member who helped me and believes in me. My parents for letting me decide to attend SVA; the amazing faculty and staff for making me feel like I belong so I wanted to stay. My teachers for teaching me for four years. Thank you, deans, for your hard work and patience. Most importantly, thank you to my family for your support, and for allowing me to come to SVA.
From The Director Of Development & Alumni Relations
Janel Ware '86 and Jill Moon deliver lunches to 2021 golfers: Randy Aybar '84, Clarance Williams H'99, Roger Williams '84, Grim Aybar. Alumni Golf is April 15, 2022.
Thank you, Alumni and Friends— Year-to-year, your kindness and incredible generosity toward worthy students, your investment in a quality school program and campus facilities, your love and care for Shenandoah is so deeply appreciated!!
Businesses .5% 167 Community & Corporate Gifts (14%)
Foundations .5% Churches 13%
2020-2021 Giving Highlights •Seventh Consecutive Year Increase in Alumni and Friends Giving Gifts from individuals total $2,138,055 and represent 86% of all gifts to SVA, with alumni gifts totaling $1,956,725! YOU made it a banner year for unrestricted and worthy student giving. And because of YOU no qualified student is/was turned away—even in the midst of a pandemic. THANK YOU for sustaining Shenandoah Valley Academy!
Friends 16%
•Seventh Consecutive Year 100% Board of Trustees Giving THANK YOU for your generosity and leadership, Trustees! •Seventh Consecutive Year 100% Faculty and Staff Giving THANK YOU for tirelessly investing in your students and school, Faculty and Staff!
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•Bainum Family Worthy Student Gift For a third year, the Bainum Family Foundation honored its co-founder and family matriarch, alumna Jane (Goyne) Bainum ’38, with a tuition assistance grant for worthy students. Their generous $75,000 legacy gift is life-changing and supported students and their families at the most critical time. THANK YOU, Bainum Family, for your generous leadership investment in worthy students!
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•2020 Year-End Match Giving Challenge For the sixth year, generous donors pledged to match all unrestricted and worthy student gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $150,000 at year-end. Alumni and Friends, your giving response of $212,390 to the Match Challenge was incredible. Total Match giving was responsible for more than $362,390. What a big difference this made for worthy students. THANK YOU for your consistent, generous support, Match Donor-Investors! •Zirkle Gymnasium Renovation-Addition In addition to sustaining unrestricted and worthy student gifts this school year, you gave another $1,736,080 to the renovation and addition for Zirkle Gymnasium. After Alumni making the prudent decision to pause the project in Summer 2020, the plan was to move forward with 70% construction in the Fall. However, rising costs threatened to cause additional delays. But one of you – a committed and dedicated alumni donor – stepped forward and gave to cover the project shortfall Foundations allowing the Zirkle Gym project to move forward after only a nine-month delay. This progression of $189,320.00 events, we believe, has made this a miracle project and here’s why: Today Zirkle Gym is a fully 6% funded, fixed price contract, ZERO DEBT project, with 96% of gifts given by graduates of SVA! Thank you to leadership donors and ALL who invested in the gift of this wonderful campus Businesses & Church Entities transforming improvement for students!! (See pg. 3) For the 2020-2021 school year, when most needed, your prayers and financial investment for SVA soared!! Your generosity yielded a miraculous result, shoring up this very special school and its precious students in uncertain times. Dear Alumni and Friends, what an incredible difference you make “For Shenandoah, Shenando-ah!” We are so very thankful for you!! With heartfelt appreciation,
Janel Haas Ware ’86 Director of Development & Alumni Relations
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Fiscal Year 2021 Giving Total: $2,996,490* *FY2021 Giving total does not include $880,000 Potomac Conference Educational Subsidy.
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Honor-Memorial Gifts In memory of 1960 Classmates 1
In memory of Jeff Almeida ‘97
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In memory of Jane (Goyne) Bainum ‘38 3
In memory of Frank and Emily Banzhaf 4
In memory of Doug Dunbebin ‘80
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Honoring Susan (Dickson) Finlaw ‘65 for her dedication to serving students and the community through the ASSIST-PFE Work Program
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In memory of Lois Fleckenstein 14
In memory of Orlo Gilbert
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In memory of Kent Grimm ‘11
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In memory of Fay Grove ‘71
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In memory of Christopher Beers ‘06
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In memory of Richard W. Bendall
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In memory of Richard Gwynn Carey 7
In memory of Rick Cooper ‘85
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In memory of my son R. Scott Handel ‘82 In loving memory of mother Angela B. Harris ‘39 on her birthday Honoring parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harnett 20
In memory of Herb Copenhaver ‘60
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Honoring Herb Copenhaver ‘60 and his years of service at SVA
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In memory of husband Darwin C. Heisey attended
In memory of Amelia (Lawrence) Hess 1920 and Orion Lawrence 1920 who helped SVA through the 1918 pandemic with no student deaths!
Honoring Gary ‘06 and Jamie (Cosme) ‘05 Howell-Walton In loving memory of Shirley (Cruze) John ‘49 by her husband In memory of Lillian (Shanko) Koliadko 1920 25
In loving memory of dear husband ‘Knick’ Robert Knickerbocker ‘52, & son Michael Knickerbocker ‘84; and honoring children and granddaughter John Burton ‘74, Tim Burton ‘76, Beth (Knickerbocker) Pettit ‘83, Robert Knickerbocker ‘86, Chloe Pettit ‘16; in thankfulness for the special care and good training all received at SVA.
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In memory of husband Gordon Krenrich ‘48 and brother Richard Lesher ‘43 27
Honoring Dr. Young Lim
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In loving memory of mother Mrs. Carmelita Lowe 29
In memory of my beloved aunt Jeanette (Williams) Manuel ‘58 30
In memory of Harlen Miller
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In memory of Marilyn Moon
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In memory of Daphne (Eller) Poblete ‘65 33
In memory of Jacob C. Saylor who loved visting SVA to speak to students 34
In memory of my father Concordio Simpliciano who sacrificed to send all five of us to SDA schools on a modest income. We hope and pray for God’s continued provisions for the students of SVA. God bless you all in your work and ministry.
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In memory of Hilton Suddarth ‘42
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In memory of Wilton and Janice White 37
In memory of Joni (Bennett) Woodruff ‘60 38
Honoring what God did for our son at SVA this year. 39
In memory of Kathy (Wu) Facemire ‘87 40
Gifts from Alumni Total: $1,956,725.00 1938 Jane (Goyne) Bainum* 1941 Doris (Smith) Suddarth 36 1944 Della (Sincavage) Heisey 21 1946 Elizabeth (Joost) Neidermier 1947 Jean (Quimby) Bakland Alfred Hess 22 1948 Estelle (Stigler) Johnson Jean (Lesher) Krenrich Elaine (Willis) Williams 27 1949 Corinne (Spangler) Reasner
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1951 Luanne (Moore) Cross Carl Miller 1952 Elaine (Lord) Ellis Ruth (Lillya) Gainer Neil Palmer Junice (Sowers) Patton 1953 Elvin Hold Helen (Hornbaker) Martin Richard Schell Bonnie (Bowman) Showalter 1954 Margie (Parish) Allen 1955 Patricia (Tucker) Hold 1956 Ina (Fox) Masters John Stant
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1957 Jacquelyn (Walther) Courtney Jean (Cash) Minton Gloria (Shauf) Rickard Alice (Mace) Thomas Patty (Murray) Thompson Connie (Tucker) Wagner Charles Wilkens 1958 Carl Blackburn Gayle (Lockwood) Fell Bonnie (Kelchner) Hannah 5 William Hold Ellie (Stant) Scheresky Owen Van Kirk Bonnie (Boyts) Wilkens Rosaleen (Bendall) Wood 6 25 Cliff Yarnell attended
1959 Claire (Eckenroth) Blackburn Richard Brown Donald Clark Sandra (Moore) Juarez Nancy (Waddell) Schell Jackie (Witt) Yarnell 1960 Carlene (Jones) Baugher Less Chafen Maryanne (Lord) Clark Joel Dortch Joyce (Hicks) Ellington 1 11 38 Merrill Patten, Jr Dennis Norris Reg Woodruff 9 1961 Jerry Evans Pete Long Kathryn (Fagal) Prall
1962 Ruth Ann (Barron) Boston Eddie Haas Rusty Litten Ina (Dunn) McFarland Donald Wood
1967 H. Allen Beckwith Marvin Gingerich attendedKathryn (Thornton) Parrish 6 15 32 Theodore Wardle
1963 Eddie (Cash) Benedict Marshall Conner John Donaghue Peggy (Charles) Halifax John Hanson Sue (Harless) Henson Paul Noblitt Paul Stevenson David Stewart Silas Still Sandra (Eller) Clatterbuck 33
1968 Michael Carpenter Gerald Cross Gregory Isaacs 38 Lynn (Blevins) Liers attended 13 Bill Liers 13 Glenn Pedersen Wanda (Lawrence) Pedersen Ken Wilson attended
1964 Jim Callan Carol Good Barbara Graves Betty (Davis) Haas Diane (Wilson) Hall Blainette (Ullom) Hanson Verne Kemerer, Jr. Ralph Kurti JoeAnn Newman-Gibbs David Slack Ann (McKown) Slack 1965 Linda Gay (Capman) Booth 13 Tim Bryant Rick Bullion Cheerie Lou Capman Ron Carter Jim Davis Robert Davis E. Susan (Dickson) Finlaw 14 Daniel Lewis Gil Lewis Bill McGhinnis Kitty (Bird) McGhinnis Jay Nixon Carl Showers Linda (Yates) Showers Priscilla (Philips) Walters Joanie (Hooker) Wilson Carl Zentz 1966 John Bennett L. Faye (Holland) Horner Sonja (Royalty) Johnson William Mansfield Carol (Rasmussen) Serle Reginald Sherrill Carol (Johnson) Tol Diane (Knight) Watts Judy (Brodersen) Winters
1969 Deborah (DeBois) McMillen 1970 John Burt Clark III Bill Dodge George Gainer Raymond Gondera Bill White 37 Debbie (Dawson) Harvey Rick Shull 25 1971 Gregory Baugher 17 Lisa (Murphy) Baugher 17 Deborah (Donachy) White Susan (Koliadko) Shull 25 1972 Don Correia Delsie (Pack) Knicely Marilyn (Miles) Perez Sharon (Shanko) Pelton 25 1973 Rick Perez 1974 Deanna (Stevens) Brown John Burton Clarence Carr Renee (France) Ford Gary Knickerbocker Jan (Strickland) Osborne 1975 Mark Midkiff Mark Mitchell Doug Sheffer Dena Shumate 1976 Tim Burton Becky (Cabrera) Feltman Louise (Hart) Phanstiel Beth (Snyder) Thompson Richard Hevener Shellie (Shanko) Campbell
1977 Clint Davis Jacqueline (Wheatley) Messenger Jacquelyn (Hume) Mitchell Carol (Hare) Pack Josef Spencer Mark Thomas Rick Thompson Donna (Bondranko) Wampler Charlene (Koliadko) Wiedemann 25 1978 Pamela (Napier) Consuegra Jonna (Freeman) Davis John Hudgins Jeff Lingerfelt John Nunes Laurie (Reinhardt) Salmons 1979 Steve Blackburn Roland Caton Lynn (Tucker) Coble Shawn McCrery Kelly (Stebbins) Menhardt 13 Raymond Shields Stuart Ware 13
Steve Kreitner Michelle (Cromwell) Miller Rick Moyers Julio Narvaez Sydney (Moon) Romanof 1985 David Babcock Kim (Hudson) Bennett 1986 Philip Bennett Heidi (Williams) Deise 30 Aimee Ellington Gabrielle (Geddis) Griffin Robert Knickerbocker Janel (Haas) Ware 13 Susan (Stout) Ware Joe Lowe 29 Duane White Laura (Putnam) Wilkens 1987 Heidi (Richards) Smith Mark Norris 8 40 Deb (Lawrence) Pizzimenti 14 1988 Bobby Belleza Kelli (Fluharty) Hanon Ginger (Schutte) Manning 1990 Noreen (Tolentino) Drewes
1980 Anonymous 12 Debbie (Hevener) Battle Mark Battle attended Karl Haffner Sandra (Johnson) Rice Mike Price
1991 Sherri (Vasquez) Andersson Jim Callan Todd Hollis Sarah Jane Liers honorary Laura (Rulona) Lowe 29 Ruth (Halter) Straley
1981 Mike Gentry Joanne (Thompson) Gentry Dan Koliadko
1992 Tim Arena Julie (Kumalae) Fairbank Kristin (Shelton) Fulton Kimberly (Wilson) Wilbur
1982 Randy Beers Bill Champion attended Debbie (Stone) Messinger Colt Peyton David Reile Eric Umali Tony Williams
1993 Darcy de Leon Jonathan Flowers Dennis Haun Faye (Cruze) Leto Jason Liu Jeff Peeke attended Monica (Zepp) Peeke Jeremy White Shane Williams Roy Wu 40
1983 Sheri (Bracy) Anderson Eldy Chavez Kurt Moon Darla (Reese) Stong Paul Ware 1984 Randy Aybar Paul Griffin
1995 Susan (Brighton) Banks Sylvia Mack Jennifer (LeVos) Renton 39 Seth Bata 7
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1996 Anonymous ² Carin (Orange) Bata 7 Ricky Flores Kristy Hodson Paul Pelley Shelley (Cothern) Tenali Class of 1997 Jennifer (Lemon) Hocking Ed Tenali 1999 Kristina Zanotti Clarence Williams honorary 2000 Deborah (Knoll) Gandy Eric Garman Jacqueline (Copenhaver) Mayers 10 Mark Mendizabal 2002 Blake Cameron Shellie (Pires) McLennan Kimberly (Schneider) Westfall
Cailee Armstrong ’21
Showcase Weekend Testimony Before SVA, I had lost all hope of getting a high school diploma, of going to college, of going after my dreams. Last year, two weeks before school was to start, I had no plans, and in a few days I saw God work so fast. He made something I never even imagined happen and led me to SVA. I have had such a wonderful time here and am so grateful for the teachers and lifelong friends I’ve met who have changed my life. I’ve grown so much closer to God and now have a reignited determination for my future. It’s so exciting! God is so good!! It’s impossible for me to deny the existence of God because I see Him working in my life every day. My whole experience at SVA has probably been the biggest blessing in my life.
2003 Jonathan Burishkin Robert McLennan Dustin Spano Kelly Wiedemann 007 Josh Minty Heather (Blackburn) Richardson 2009 Richie Hevener Kevin Larios Dale Twomley honorary 4 Connie Twomley honorary 4 2011 Emely Umana 16 2012 Lauren Sanchez 2013 Chelsea (Campbell) Flores Dorenda Dodge honorary Buz Menhardt honorary 13 2016 Nigel Msipa Jim Little honorary 2017 Madeleine Ware 2018 Taylor Belleza Trisney Bocala 2021 Awot Abreha Thiago Adao Fatima Alejandre-Palacios Sam Alvarenga
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Cailee Armstrong Danny Baires Amelia Barnett Jeremy Bocala Janet Castellanos Luis Castellanos Abby Charles Emma Clark Juls Cuellar Andrea Davis Katie Davis Kaitlyn DeLong Jason DeWitt Allison Erdelyi Juliana Espinal Felipe Faria Ceiry Flores Shealynn Foote Cole Gentry Emily Gutierrez Semhar Hailu Sophie Hintz Annicka Hoffman Sabrina Oliveira Braxton Jedamski Hannah Keller David Kolle Zachary Lowe Darwin Majano Riley Mayer Misael Melnik Patrick Mencia Kayla Moguel Danielle Moore Benjamin Ngetich Zoe Oster Cesar Paul Nathanael Perez Toby Pitton Brandon Pujols Melo Sam Renton Camille Revis Michelle Rivera Lily Rodriguez Kevin Ruiz Ronald Schimpf Kent Suddarth Agishay Sudhaker Ciru Theuri Eric Toledo Stefan Ullrich Jahaziel Veraz Emily White Ryan Wickline Fiona Williams
Gifts from Individuals Total: $2,138,055.00 Awot Abreha Thiago Adao Imogene Akers Amr Al A Fatima Alejandre-Palacios Margie (Parish) Allen In Memory of Jeff Almeida ‘97 Geraldo Alonso Sam Alvarenga Sheri (Bracy) Anderson Shane and Darlene Anderson Sherri (Vasquez) and Erik Andersson Anonymous 17+ Tim and Heather Arena Cailee Armstrong Randy Aybar David and Maritza Babcock Sherri Babcock Jane (Goyne) Bainum* Danny Baires Jean (Quimby) Bakland Susan (Brighton) Banks Amelia Barnett Seth and Carin (Orange) Bata 7 Mark and Debbie (Hevener) Battle Gregory and Lisa (Murphy) Baugher 17 Carlene (Jones) Baugher H. Allen Beckwith Randy Beers Bobby Belleza Taylor Belleza Marie C. Bendall 25 Eric and LuAnn Bender Eddie (Cash) Benedict John Bennett Philip Bennett Kim (Hudson) Bennett Daniel and Monica Biaggi Guillermo Biaggi Steve and Brenda Blackburn Carl and Claire (Eckenroth) Blackburn Steve Blackwell Jeremy Bocala Kharl and Amy Bocala Trisney Bocala Donald and Sharla Bogar Linda Gay (Capman) Booth 13 Ruth Ann (Barron) Boston Jeffrey and Krista Brand Deanna (Stevens) Brown Richard Brown Lisa Bruce Tim Bryant Rick Bullion Jonathan and Jennifer Burishkin John Burton
Tim Burton Jim and Jeannie Callan Jim and Pam Callan Blake Cameron Dennis and Shellie (Shanko) Campbell Cheerie Lou Capman Michael Carpenter Clarence Carr Ron Carter Janet Castellanos Luis Castellanos Roland Caton Less Chafen Bill and Cindy Champion Abby Charles Eldy Chavez Lester Chavez Donald and Maryanne (Lord) Clark Emma Clark John Burt Clark III Sandra (Eller) Clatterbuck 33 Lynn (Tucker) Coble Norman Connell Marshall Conner Pamela (Napier) Consuegra Don Correia Wilfredo and Jocelyn Cosme 23 Richard and Clarice Coston Jacquelyn (Walther) Courtney Kevin Crawford Luanne (Moore) Cross Gerald Cross Juls Cuellar Tony and Joan Daniels Andrea Davis Clint and Jonna (Freeman) Davis Katie Davis Jim Davis Robert Davis Ron Davis Dominique De Abreu Darcy de Leon Kaitlyn DeLong Tania De Souza Jason DeWitt Wendy Dean Naomi B. Decano Heidi (Williams) Deise 30 Jean Desmarais Shernett Dixon-Dalhouse Bill and Dorenda Dodge John Donaghue Joel Dortch Noreen (Tolentino) Drewes Gary and Brenda Driver Eileen Dubberstein In memory of Doug Dunbebin ‘80
Aimee Ellington Doug and Joyce Ellington 1 11 38 Albert and Elaine (Lord) Ellis Allison Erdelyi Tim and Rebecca Erdelyi Juliana Espinal Jerry Evans Hans and Julie (Kumalae) Fairbank Felipe Faria Gayle (Lockwood) Fell Don and Becky (Cabrera) Feltman E. Susan (Dickson) Finlaw 14 Robert and Lois* Fleckenstein Ricky Flores Ceiry Flores Chelsea (Campbell) Flores Jonathan Flowers Shealynn Foote David Forbes Gloria Ford Renee (France) Ford Kathleen Frederick 25 Lynda French Kristin (Shelton) Fulton George and Leanne Gainer Ruth (Lillya) Gainer Deborah (Knoll) Gandy Eric Garman Cole Gentry Mike and Joanne (Thompson) Gentry Devon and Hillary Genus Marvin Gingerich Raymond Gondera Carol Good Barbara Graves Mark Griffin Paul and Gabrielle (Geddis) Griffin Emily Gutierrez Leroy and Janet Haas Eddie and Betty (Davis) Haas Walter Hadley Karl Haffner Semhar Hailu Peggy (Charles) Halifax Diane (Wilson) Hall Keith and Kandyce Hallam Bonnie (Kelchner) Hannah 5 Kelli (Fluharty) Hanon John and Blainette (Ullom) Hanson Tim and Donna Harley Mark F. Harris William Harris 19 Elizabeth Harrison Debbie (Dawson) Harvey Dennis Haun Ryan and Carrie Heilman
Della (Sincavage) Heisey 21 William and Valerie Heitchew Sue (Harless) Henson Joyce Hermann Alfred Hess 22 Richard and Denise Hevener Richie Hevener Sophie Hintz Jennifer (Lemon) Hocking Kristy Hodson Annicka Hoffman Elvin and Patricia (Tucker) Hold William and Judith Hold Todd Hollis L. Faye (Holland) Horner Vernon and Joan Hsu John Hudgins Janine and Larry Hudson Gregory Isaacs 38 Colleen (Harnett) Isbell Shanteny Jackson Mary Jaroche Braxton Jedamski Roland John* 24 Estelle (Stigler) Johnson Sonja (Royalty) Johnson James Joseph Sharyn Joseph Sandra (Moore) Juarez Hannah Keller Verne Kemerer, Jr. Clayton and Ausma Kinney Delsie (Pack) Knicely Betti Knickerbocker 26 Gary Knickerbocker Robert Knickerbocker Ryan and Jaclyn Knight Dan Koliadko David Kolle Albert and Elizabeth Koppel Estate Steve Kreitner Jean (Lesher) Krenrich Ralph Kurti Steve Laing Kevin Larios Andrew Lechler Kaleb and Heather Leeper Kenneth and Betty Lester Faye (Cruze) Leto Daniel and Carol Lewis Gil Lewis Sarah Jane Liers Bill and Lynn (Blevins) Liers 13 Jeff Lingerfelt Rusty Litten Jim Little Jason Liu Denise Logan Pete Long Joe and Laura (Rulona) Lowe 29 Zachary Lowe
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Bill Lyon 18 Sylvia Mack Darwin Majano Jerson Malaguit Ginger (Schutte) Manning William Mansfield Maria Marquez Charles and Juanita Martin Helen (Hornbaker) Martin Ina (Fox) Masters Riley Mayer Jacqueline (Copenhaver) Mayers 10 Shawn McCrery Jordan McCullough Angus McDonald Ina (Dunn) McFarland Bill and Kitty (Bird) McGhinnis Robert and Shellie (Pires) McLennan Deborah (DeBois) and Vincent McMillen Misael Melnik Patrick Mencia Mark Mendizabal Dinora Mendoza Buz and Kelly (Stebbins) Menhardt 13 Jason Merryman Jacqueline (Wheatley) Messenger Debbie (Stone) Messinger Mark Midkiff Bill Miller Carl Miller Gordon and Rita Miller Michelle (Cromwell) Miller Jean (Cash) Minton Joshua Minty Mark and Jacquelyn (Hume) Mitchell Kayla Moguel John and Rebecca Mohr Kurt and Jill Moon Danielle Moore Ellen Morgan 35 Rick Moyers Nigel Msipa Daniel Mundy, Sr. Julio Narvaez Elizabeth (Joost) Neidermier Kermit Netteberg Janet Neufville JoeAnn Newman-Gibbs Benjamin Ngetich Victoria Nicolaus Jay Nixon Paul Noblitt Dennis Norris and Shelva Elliott Mark Norris 8 40 John Nunes Sabrina Oliveira
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Bill and Jan (Strickland) Osborne Zoe Oster Carol (Hare) Pack Neil Palmer Kathryn (Thornton) Parrish 6 15 32 Mike and Becky Patrick Joyce Patrick Merrill Patten, Jr Gary Patterson Junice (Sowers) Patton Lynne Patton Cesar Paul Glenn and Wanda (Lawrence) Pedersen Jeff and Monica (Zepp) Peeke Marva Peinado Paul Pelley Sharon (Shanko) Pelton 25 Nathanael Perez Rick and Marilyn (Miles) Perez Colt Peyton Howard and Louise (Hart) Phanstiel Magdalana Pickens Toby Pitton Deb (Lawrence) Pizzimenti 14 Andy and Stephanie Powell Kathryn (Fagal) Prall Mike Price Brandon Pujols Melo Derek and Yani Raymond Corinne (Spangler) Reasner David Reile and Barbara Suddarth John and Jennifer (LeVos) Renton 39 Sam Renton Camille Revis Sandra (Johnson) Rice Heather (Blackburn) and Jeff Richardson Gloria (Shauf) Rickard Michelle Rivera Robert Robinson Lily Rodriguez Stephen and Emily Rogers Sydney (Moon) Romanof Vernal Roseval Daniel Royo Kevin Ruiz Laurie (Reinhardt) Salmons Lauren Sanchez Elias and Maria Sanchez Rosimar Savegnago Seth Savoy Virginia Saylor 34 Richard and Nancy (Waddell) Schell
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Ellie (Stant) Scheresky Ronald Schimpf Rich and Wendy Schuen Howard and Susan Scoggins Carol (Rasmussen) Serle Karen Shea Doug Sheffer Larry Sheffer Reginald Sherrill Raymond Shields Don and Laura Short Bonnie (Bowman) Showalter Carl and Linda (Yates) Showers Rick and Susan (Koliadko) Shull 25 Dena Shumate Charles and Jocelyn Shyab David and Ann (McKown) Slack Brenda Smith Heidi (Richards) Smith Roland and Carole Smith Rafael Soto Dustin and Victoria Spano Josef Spencer John Stant Paul Stevenson David and Linda Stewart Silas Still Jeff and Darla (Reese) Stong Ruth (Halter) Straley Barbara Strong 31 Agishay Sudhaker Doris (Smith) Suddarth 36 Kent Suddarth Richard and Linda Taliaferro 28 Charles Tapp Adam Taylor Ed and Shelley (Cothern) Tenali Ciru Theuri Alice (Mace) Thomas Mark Thomas Karissa Thomas Dave and Beth (Snyder) Thompson Patty (Murray) Thompson Rick Thompson Carol (Johnson) Tol Eric Toledo John and Freida Townsend Merlin and Anita Tweedy-DeBusk Dale and Connie Twomley 4 Stefan Ullrich Eric Umali
Emely Umana 16 Cynthia Vail 13 Owen Van Kirk Bob Van Ornam Dave VandeVere Jahaziel Veraz Jose Vazquez Connie (Tucker) Wagner Priscilla (Philips) Walters Donna (Bondranko) Wampler Theodore Wardle Madeleine Ware Paul and Susan (Stout) Ware Stuart and Janel (Haas) Ware 13 Diane (Knight) Watts Kimberly (Schneider) Westfall Bill and Janet White 37 Duane and Tammy White Emily White Jeremy and Deborah White Ron and Deborah (Donachy) White Ryan Wickline Werner and Charlene (Koliadko) Wiedemann 25 Kelly Wiedemann Kimberly (Wilson) Wilbur Mark Wile Charles and Bonnie (Boyts) Wilkens Darryl and Laura (Putnam) Wilkens Elaine (Willis) Williams 27 Fiona Williams Shane Williams Clarence Williams Tony and Tracey Williams David and Theresa Wilson 13 Ken Wilson Bruce and Joanie (Hooker) Wilson Judy (Brodersen) Winters Donald Wood Rosaleen (Bendall) Wood 6 25 Reg Woodruff 9 John and Daveen Woods Roy Wu 40 Tony Yang Cliff and Jackie (Witt) Yarnell Kristina Zanotti Carl Zentz
Community & Corporate Gifts Total: $858,435.00
Abney Chapel SDA Church ADRA Alexandria SDA Church – Community Praise Center Amazon Smile Foundation Andrews University Anonymous Bailey SDA Church Bainum Family Foundation in Memory of Jane Bainum ‘38 Battle Trucking LLC Bealeton Spanish SDA Church Beltsville SDA Church Benevity Community Impact Fund Buena Vista SDA Church Burnt Mills SDA Church Capital Chinese SDA Church Capital Memorial SDA Church Carter Memorial SDA Church Clifton SDA Church Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Cotopaxi SDA Church Courthouse Road SDA Church Culpeper Hispanic SDA Church Delancey SDA Church Dominion Foundation Dumfries SDA Church Eastwood SDA Church El Paso Central SDA Church Elkton SDA Church Falls Church Spanish SDA Church Far West End SDA Church Ford SDA Church Fredericksburg SDA Church G Gordon Hadley Foundation Gartner Company General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists GHRoW Foundation Goldsboro SDA Church Greater New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Greater Washington Community Foundation Hanon Pediatrics LLC Harrisonburg SDA Church Harrisonburg Spanish SDA Church IBM International Foundation Iglesia Adventista Hispana Norwalk Kroger School Rewards Lynchburg SDA Church
Langley Park Spanish SDA Church Laurel Maranatha SDA Church Mainframe Builders LLC Manassas Battlefield Spanish SDA Church Manassas SDA Church McKee Foods Corporation Merck Foundation MUFG Union Bank New Hope SDA Church New Market Rotary Club New Market SDA Church New York Life Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Olney SDA Church Paul Davis Restoration Peniel SDA Church Pennsylvania Ave SDA Church Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Potomac Education Foundation R/S Foundation Raeford Spanish SDA Church Saint Paul Spanish SDA Church Seventh Day Grace Church Seventh-day Adventist Church of Burr Ridge SFFC Foundation – Partnering for Eternity Southern Adventist University Southern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Staunton SDA Church Sterling Spanish SDA Church Takoma Park SDA Church Tappahannock SDA Church Texico Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Tranquility SDA Church University SDA Church Vienna SDA Church Washington Adventist University Washington Brazilian SDA Church Waynesboro SDA Church Wilkesboro Spanish SDA Church Winchester Spanish SDA Church Worthington SDA Church Yonkers Spanish SDA Church
Kevin Ruiz ’21
Showcase Weekend Testimony SVA wasn’t my first choice, but my sister graduated from this school and she kind of forced me to come here. And when I showed up, I was known as Karina’s little brother… But over some time I actually started to develop a love for this school because I saw what it was doing in my life. When I came here I wasn’t heading down the best path. Not doing anything horrible, but my life wasn’t structured around God. The atmosphere, the people, the vespers, church services, afterglows--everything we do here--it really changed me. I felt like I was developing into more of a God fearing man whose goal is to center his life around Jesus. I’m super thankful my sister forced me to come to this school. After that first year, it has been my decision to come back every single year since because this is the place where God changed me, and this is the place where I have to be.
Educational Subsidy Total: $880,000.00*
Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists *Subsidy not included in FY2021 Giving Total, see pg. 4
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2020-2021 Scholarships and Programs Supported by Endowments and Special Gifts Total: $52,650.00
Endowment Scholarship Recipients Daniel Balcarcel Don & Becky Feltman Baseball: $740 Avery Browne Feltman Family Spiritual Leadership: $720 Colin Browne Excellentia Worthy Student: $1,000 Miguel Castillo Cruz Jean Hicks Alexander Worthy Student: $330 Aaliyah Dalhouse Kathleen Wu Facemire Basketball: $240 Emma Davis Pearl Dieter Worthy Student: $90 Emily DeLong William & Jean Quackenbush Strickland Worthy Student: $470 Joey Franco Paul & Doris Riley Worthy Student: $235 Kevin Guzman Clarence & Elsie Pohle Worthy Student: $430 Colton Hartman W.C. Hannah Worthy Student: $210 Noland Hernandez Excellentia Worthy Student: $1,000 Kristiana Hoffman Kent Sterling Grim Memorial: $410 Alexandra Jackson Ellen Quackenbush Carey Music: $170
Hania Kantzer Herb Copenhaver Science: $285 Wiedemann-Koliadko Music in Memory of Lillian Shanko Koliadko 1920: $500 Excellentia Worthy Student: $1,000
Matthew Reedy Chuck & Sarah Jane Liers Worthy Student: $190
Fionette King Walter B. Sheer, MD & Doris A. Sheer: $340 Excellentia Worthy Student: $1,000
Cindy Reis Frank E. Shaw Worthy Student: $620
Mikaela Maloney Feltman Family Spiritual Leadership: $720 Caleb Melgar Excellentia Worthy Student: $1,000 Giovanna Moraes Edward O. Spencer Worthy Student: $330 Allen Moulder Samuel Aitchison Worthy Student: $240 Lora Moulder Edna Stoneburner Worthy Student: $56 Nestor Perez Carolyn Madden Nash Music: $190 Seth Pitton Don & Becky Feltman Baseball: $740 Camden Prudencio Josef Spencer Music: $200 Evelyn Ramirez Frank & Emily Banzhaf Worthy Student: $657 Sherlyn Ramos Earnest & Louise Thompson Worthy Student: $1,000
Ethan Reinoehl Feltman Family Spiritual Leadership: $72
Rebecca Reis Thoma Suzanne Alderman Worthy Student: $177 Frank & Emily Banzhaf Worthy Student: $443 Ettienne Rodriguez Allan Blackburn-DiAnn Copenhaver Sportsmanship: $550 Lisbette Sanchez Excellentia Worthy Student: $1,000 Micah Shull Don & Becky Feltman Baseball: $740 Salome Tembo Lester Patton Worthy Student: $550 Tumelo Tembo Class of 1977 Friendship Worthy Student: $500 Cody Thomas John & Vilas Mansfield Worthy Student: $245 Miguel Valdez John Minesinger Worthy Student: $1,230 Cristal Vargas John Minesinger Worthy Student: $1,230 Judith Vargas Class of 1974 Worthy Student: $100 Kirsten Wilkens Claoma Suhrie Fearing Worthy Student: $120
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So I toured SVA on a Wednesday in January and in my head I was like: “There’s no way I am coming here. Are you serious? This is going to be terrible. It’s just a bunch of conservative people who don’t care about having fun at all.” Then Sunday I had to move in. Once my parents left, I just laid in my bed for the rest of that day and was like: “Why? Why am I here? For what? This is awful. I’m going to hate this.” But then I thought, “It’s only for the semester so I should be good.” My first day of class the teachers were pretty cool. But the students, the students were awesome. They were all like: “Man, you okay? How are you doing? Welcome to SVA!” And I was like: “Wow, they are really friendly. This is new!” Most importantly the deans were like: “If you need anything let us know.” And I was like: “Oh wow, they really do care about me here.” And I started getting better at school, socially I made more friends, but most importantly my spirituality improved.
Nathan Onoffrey ’23
Parents Weekend Testimony My name is Nathan and I’m a resident assistant here at SVA. Let me tell you about my life before SVA. I went to public school my freshman and sophomore years. It was alright. I had a little bit of fun, but when Corona happened it was bad. Online school was terrible. I had no motivation. My grades suffered. I had barely any social life. And the social life I did have, it was with bad people. We would be out partying until three in the morning, you know, stupid stuff. And mentally I was killed. But most importantly, my spirituality, I felt like I had no relationship with God. One day my dad came into my room and was like: “Alright, here’s the deal. Public school is not working. You need to go to SVA.” I was like: “No, no, no I can do this. Let me do this. Let me finish.” And he was like: “Nope, I’m pulling you out. You’ve got to go to SVA. We’ve got to make a change.”
In religion class with Pastor Harley, he said some powerful things, and I was like: “Wow! This is deep.”(Because I was messing around [before] and I regret all of that.) I slowly got back on track, started to get into devotions with God again. SVA has been so good to me, in all areas of my life. I am so appreciative of it. During April homeleave, I remember my dad saying: “Wow, you seem really happy. What’s up?” And I was like: “Dad, here’s the deal. SVA has changed me completely, forever--in all aspects of my life--and I’m forever grateful for them.” SVA has changed me forever. I am forever grateful to the students, staff and faculty who have made my experience awesome, and I hope to spend the rest of my junior and senior years here. Thank you and goodnight.
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