Berean Academy is a

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Christian school in

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, United States, and serves students of grades K to 12.

History

Berean Academy was founded in 1946. It began with fifteen students in grades nine and ten, but quickly expanded to include grades nine through twelve. The academy was established as a Mennonite school, but in 1966 it dropped its Mennonite affiliation to become an interdenominational Christian school. By the 1970s, Berean Academy's enrollment was 300 students. Today, Berean Academy includes grades K-12 and has an enrollment of about 336 students.

Chapel

Elementary students meet weekly for chapel. The school has guest speakers from area churches and communities are invited to make presentations to the students. Many missionaries on furlough share at elementary chapel as well as former students, pastors, and parents. Junior and senior high students meets twice weekly for chapel. Administrators and faculty take turns sharing in chapel. The school brings in outside speakers which include community pastors and youth pastors, missionaries, and college representatives. Student ministry teams lead worship frequently and summer missions reports are given by students.

Athletics

Berean Academy is classified as a 2A school and is a full member of the

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. The school participate in the Heart of America League.Berean Co-Curricular Programs
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Notable alumni

* John Janzen, Professor

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in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Kansas.

References

External links

Official school website

Elbing city map
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