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What Adventist Education Means to Me

July 03, 2019

Recently the Gleaner invited Northwest Adventist academy students to share why Adventist Christian education has been important to them. From the essays submitted, six winners were selected for printing in this issue. Each also received a $500 award.

Additional honorable mention student essays are available to read. As you read the thoughts in the related articles, we invite you to pray for these students and their continuing journeys with Christ.

Winning Essays

  • Speak Freely by Faith Pepple

  • A Personal Faith by Beverly Talakua

  • A Path of God's Love by Brian Harris

  • Loved for Me by Jenae Rogers

  • A Flower, Not a Weed by Linda Kirby

  • Safe Place to Grow by Molly Ahola

Honorable Mentions

  • Adventist Education Means a Positive Place
  • Adventist Education Means a Plan for My Life
  • Adventist Education Means Overcoming Challenges
  • Adventist Education Means a Change for the Better
  • Adventist Education Means Eye-Opening Experiences
  • Adventist Education Means a Welcoming Community
  • Adventist Education Means Hearts on Fire
  • Adventist Education Means Spiritual Growth
  • Adventist Education Means Life Lessons
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