Illinois—"I made a mistake," confessed a former student as he registered at the Alumni Homecoming at Broadview Academy (BVA) on May 14, 2005. "I left Broadview after my junior year." The former student continued, "I should have stayed—Broadview is my family. What can I do to get on the mailing list? I must come back each year to visit."

"We’re a family here," stated new BVA principal Randal Siebold, formerly an associate professor at Andrews University, during the Sabbath afternoon meeting. "You may have heard a rumor that Broadview is closing. It’s just not true. Together, as a family, we’ll figure this thing out. We will meet the needs of every student in Illinois. They will receive a quality Christian education. The delivery of that program may not be what you are used to," he continued. Holding up the book, Education, by Ellen G. White, Siebold, who did his doctoral dissertation at the University of Indiana using the book as his reference, explained that as the principles found therein are followed, the program at BVA will evolve with input from every member of the family.

For Martha "Marty" Jean Anderson, class of 1946, alumni vice president for communication, BVA is her family, too. For years she has carefully kept track of family members, not only those in her class, but all the classes as well as the new alumni each year. She has spent countless hours on the database, but also in selfless service as she leads out in making each alumni reunion special.

Before Richard Huff, class of 1947, died, he and classmate Donna Thomson Heine set in motion a plan to honor Anderson for her untiring efforts on behalf of the Alumni Association. Art Davis Jr., class of 1961, presented Anderson with a special plaque during the Sabbath worship hour. The plaque expressed deep love and appreciation for her many years of dedication, perseverance, and loyal service to BVA and its Alumni Association.

A scholarship fund has been established with funds collected in Anderson's honor, giving students an opportunity to become a member of the BVA family.

For more information on the BVA family or the Marty Anderson Scholarship Fund, please visit: www.broadviewacademy.org; send correspondence to P.O. Box 307, La Fox, IL 60147; e-mail: info@broadviewacademy.org, or call (630) 232-7441.

Rachel Terwillegar, Indiana Conference development director