Stanley Sagert, president, answered the call to save the school from being closed. Rachel Hu 05 IN THE HISTORY OF HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY, each president has answered a divine calling during his ministry.
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and Miss HBA 9 High School Awards 12 Middle School Awards 13 6th Grade Aloha Celebration 14 Athletic Awards 15 Journalism State Award 16 Ministry Team Camp, CEW 17 MAC Week Alumni Chronicles: Greg Schlais 20 Ohana News On the front cover: President Richard Bento and Mrs. Bento An online version of this newsletter is available at Please send address changes to: or call (808)ģ HBA Soaring SUMMER 2016Eagle Farewell to a Dear Friend Richard Dick Bento, HBA President NEWS FROM HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY Contents 1 Farewell to President Bento 3 Ron Shiira Becomes 5th President 4 Commencement 5 Speech from the Valedictorian 6 Commencement Speaker 7 Class of Mr. From the beginning, HBA was God s school, and it will continue to be God s school. As I reflect upon HBA s journey, from its humble beginnings in what was affectionately described as a termite palace, to the beautiful campuses in Nuuanu we have today, I am convinced that God s sovereignty and provision have paved the way. Academics are important, but a child whose foundation is built on Christ is unshakeable. Whether it s in the classroom, or supporting our teachers and students through prayer and in finances, all of them have played a pivotal role in changing the lives of young men and women in Hawaii. Over the last 30 years, God has allowed me to partner with amazing men and women who have faithfully followed His calling to instill God s word in the hearts and minds of our students. I am humbled, grateful, and amazed that God has allowed me to be part of His story by leading His school in Hawaii. I too have graduated to the blissful phase of life known as retirement. I am fully confident that our teachers have given all of these students the academic and spiritual foundation they will need as they begin their new journeys. As for our sixth graders, they are now beginning the exciting and challenging journey of adolescence. Our seniors are now on their way to college, as all 110 members of the Class of 2016 have been accepted to schools in Hawaii and on the mainland. In the end, their faithfulness and courage changed the world. They traveled as far as they could to tell the world about Jesus Christ. After he ascended into heaven, his 12 disciples went out and proclaimed the gospel. Before Jesus Christ said goodbye to His followers, he spent 40 days on earth teaching them and preparing them for their ministry. Saying goodbye generally signals the end of something, and while it can be sad, it is also the opportunity for growth and new opportunities. In June, our graduating seniors bade farewell to our high school campus, and our sixth graders said goodbye to our elementary campus. It is produced by the Communications Department for: Office of Institutional Advancement 420 Wyllie Street Honolulu, HI President s Message Dear HBA Ohana: During these last few months, we have experienced a season of goodbyes. Soaring Eagle is a publication for alumni, parents, friends and supporters of Hawaii Baptist Academy. Bento Executive Vice President Ronald Shiira 75 Principals Amy Vorderbruegge, Elementary School George Honzaki, Middle School Marsha (Ishida) Hirae 72, High School Claudia Henna, Digital School Mission Statement Hawaii Baptist Academy is a Christian college preparatory school that equips students spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally, so that they bring honor to God. Kent Davenport Hayden Hu Ernest Lum James Shiroma 88 Sharon (Williaford) Walsh 95 Ex-Officio Chris Martin, Executive Director, Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention John Endriss, President, Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention President Richard T. Hawaii Baptist Academy Board of Directors Ken Hensarling, Jr., Chair Walter Agena, Vice Chair Jean (Omiya) Nohara 61, Secretary Jensen Kono, Treasurer Dr. HBA is licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools. HBA is a member of the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Association of Christian Schools International. Established in 1949 by missionaries of the Southern Baptist Convention, the school is affiliated with the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention. 2 Hawaii Baptist Academy Located in Nuuanu Valley on the island of Oahu, Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA) is a Christ-centered, co-educational, college preparatory school for kindergarten through grade 12.
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