Cleon White was appointed principal of Andrews Academy by the Andrews University Board of Trustees. White, who served as interim principal since July 2007, replaces Allan Chase, who accepted a position as the assistant superintendent of education for the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Although White has served as vice principal for Andrews Academy since 2002, he has also filled a number of roles since first joining the staff at the academy in 1976. He has taught chemistry and mathematics, and served as an advisor of the Student Association. White has spent 23 years of his career at Andrews Academy along with four years teaching at Hermiston Junior Academy in Oregon from 1981 to 1984.

Keri Suarez, media relations specialist, University Relations