Category: General News

At the Movies with Jesse: “Iron Man 3”

Iron Man 3 is a bold and energetic return to the Marvel world, excelling in practically every way.   Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock Holmes, Tropic Thunder) returns as the iron-clad avenger in the third film of the character’s standalone franchise.…

Service Day Groups Announced

High School Service Day groups have been announced and are listed below. Service Day will be next Wednesday, May 8. Bethany Softball – KP Bethany Grounds – Dwight Pathway Retreat – Amy Ian Bomberger Jesse Amstutz Ana Bargerhuff Mallory Bontreger…

Banquet 2013: “Step into Vintage”

Bethany’s 2013 Junior/Senior Banquet was a major success, boasting delicious food, fashionable style, magic, and, of course, dancing.   The evening began at 7:00, as students and faculty gathered at the Old Bag Factory to begin the festivities. Many table…

Moscow Dogs

Stray dogs in Moscow, Russia have learned how to find food in urban areas more easily. Most notably, the dogs have learned how to take the subway into town and get off at the right stop. They have also found…

Fish Fry: Sammy’s Perspective

I almost don’t know what to do with myself anymore. “Why?” you might ask. I am a Fish Head. Along with my partner in crime, Parth Patel (‘14), I have spent the last two and a half months planning the…

Making Maple Syrup

Environmental Science and Biology teacher Amy Thut decided to tap into her knowledge of photosynthesis this spring and began maple syrup production around her house and Bethany. Since Amy was involved with tapping for maple syrup at Merry Lea, she…

Senior Service

In Dale’s class, Christian Senior Faith Journey, each senior is assigned to do service throughout the semester. This is a way the seniors can give back to the community. For my service work, I go to Waterford Elementary during third…

Independent Study Highlights

As second semester winds down for most students, a select few are right in the middle of intensive independent projects. Bethany offers junior and senior students the opportunity to pursue a specific topic of interest in a one semester independent…

2013 Orchestra Festival Recap

This past weekend (March 15-17) Bethany hosted the annual Midwest Mennonite High School Orchestra Festival. The school welcomed students from both Central Christian High School in Kidron Ohio, and Iowa Mennonite School in Kalona Iowa. Beginning at 4:00 on Friday…

Jedi Marriage

Suggested changes to marriage laws in Scotland open the gate for those of the Jedi Order to officiate marriages. These changes would enable organizations other than religious institutions and civil partnership coordinators to marry members of their organizations reports BBC…