Student Center and Bathroom progress at BMA

Blue Mountain Academy is putting students first, by re-modeling the current library space, into a multi-faceted student center.

This student center will include space for students to congregate, computer centers where they can plug in their lap-tops or use stationary desk top computers to do school work and access electronic educational resource materials, offices for the BMA learning specialist and campus chaplain, and access to the guidance counselor’s office.

Students are excited about these changes, which were made possible through a generous gift from a matured will.

Right now, the project is on schedule for completion before camp meeting 2010. If God makes it possible, we would love to have this section also air-conditioned. Floyd Dare and the Trust Services Department operate out of this area during camp meeting, so I am sure Floyd would appreciate the A/C, and it might encourage more folks to drop by!

For a number of years, educators and even the evaluation teams have pointed to the value of having a student center for the benefit of our student body. Craig Ziesmer immediately rolled up his sleeves and studied ways to make this happen in the current location after arriving on campus.
I would especially like to affirm Craig Ziesmer,

Diana Engen,
Dave Halbrook

and Chris Kramer for donating many hours of volunteer construction work to bring this student center into existence and save on construction costs.

While at BMA, Tami Horst filmed me making the closing appeal for an upcoming PA Advance Offering, which features the work at BMA and the Capital Campaign for the bathroom renovations.

Work is finishing on the Girl’s Dorm bathroom. Thus far, through offerings, major donations, grants and volunteer work, ½ of the Boy’s dorm bathroom project has been completed and ½ of the girl’s dorm bathroom project is nearing completion.

This year during camp meeting, come and see the progress!