Michigan—During the Alumni Awards Foundation Annual Convention, Mar. 18–19, three academies presented their school for consideration in the 2005 Academy Award for Excellence. The presenting schools were Battle Creek Academy, Battle Creek, Mich.; Collegedale Academy, Collegedale, Tenn.; and Glendale Academy, Glendale, Calif.

Each school had previously been scored on their application and on judges' on-site school visits and was selected as one of three finalists to represent Seventh-day Adventist education in Scottsdale, Ariz. The schools were represented by four students and one administrator. Spiritual presentations were made on Fri. evening and the competitive presentations were made on Sat. night during the awards banquet. The final decision was made based upon the compilation of scores from the application, on-site visit, popular vote, and a panel of judges.

"All three schools made us proud of the caliber of young persons we have in Adventist schools today. Each presentation showcased excellence and the enthusiasm of the students inspired us all," said Dale E. Twomley, Board of Directors chair.

Collegedale Academy took first place and received a grant for $25,000. Battle Creek Academy took second place and received a grant for $20,000. Glendale Academy took third place and received a grant for $15,000.

For more information, or to receive an application for the Academy Award for Excellence, please contact Pam Sadler, executive director at (423) 787-0256 or visit our website: www.alumniawards.com.

Pam Sadler, Alumni Awards Foundation executive director