Mount Vernon Academy

Mount Vernon Academy
Address
525 Wooster Road Mount Vernon, Ohio, (Knox County), 43050 United States
Coordinates	40°24′52″N 82°28′9″W / 40.41444°N 82.46917°W / 40.41444; -82.46917Coordinates: 40°24′52″N 82°28′9″W / 40.41444°N 82.46917°W / 40.41444; -82.46917
Information
Type	Private, co-ed, college preparatory, boarding, christian
Motto	Mens, Spiritus, Corpus. Fiat lux. (Mind, Spirit, Body. Let there be light.)
Religious affiliation(s)	Seventh-day Adventist Church
Established	1893
Closed	2015
Superintendent	Alison Jobson
Principal	Dan Kittle
Grades	9-12
Campus type	Rural
Color(s)	Red and White
Song	"Alma Mater"
Fight song	"Good Old MVA"
Athletics	Boy's & Girl's Basketball, Girl's Volleyball, Soccer, Gymnastics
Nickname	MVA, The Academy
Team name	Eagles
Accreditation	North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Yearbook	Treasure Chest
Athletic Director	Ryan Irwin
Website	http://www.mvacademy.org

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Mount Vernon Academy (MVA) was a private, christian, boarding high school located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The school, founded in 1893, was the oldest operating boarding academy of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It was a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.^[1]^[2]^[3] ^[4]

History

The oldest boarding academy of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Mount Vernon Academy opened its doors in 1893 to 32 students and six staff members with Professor William T. Bland as principal. By the end of the first year the enrollment had grown to about 100. The school opened in buildings previously occupied by the Mount Vernon Sanitarium, which had closed in 1891. Ellen G. White, when consulted, had written in 1893:

"Let the building be converted into a seminary to educate our youth in the place of enlarging the college at Battle Creek. I have been shown that there should...be located, school buildings in Ohio which would give character to the work" (Ellen G. White letter K35).

The day after this letter was written, J. N. Loughborough submitted a report to the General Conference in session advising the same action. Upon General Conference recommendations, the stockholders of the sanitarium voted to adopt this recommendation and to form a new corporation for the management of the Academy.

After operating on the secondary level for 12 years, the school was advanced from an academy to a college. During the next 11 years, Mount Vernon College offered four-year courses leading to B.S. and B.A. degrees. Secondary work also continued during this time. Norris W. Lawrence served as the first president of the college. In 1914 the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary at Washington, D.C. (now known as Washington Adventist University), was made the training college for the Columbia Union, and the school at Mount Vernon reverted to an academy.

The Administration Building was built in 1924 and presently houses the chapel, three classrooms, and the administrative offices. On December 24, 1926, the old sanitarium building, which was the main campus building for many years, was destroyed by fire. As partial replacement, Linden Hall, the girls' dormitory, was erected in 1927-1928. In 1940, Hadley Hall, the boys' dormitory, was built. The gymnasium was completed in 1951, and in 1958, the industrial arts building. In 1968, Hiawatha Hall, which included the cafeteria, classrooms, and administrative offices, was built. Campus-wide renovations began in 2001, which included redecoration and repairs to the Cafeteria, renovating Linden Hall and Hadley Hall, renovations to the Music Building, a new Campus Center, and repairs on the gymnasium. Over $3.6 million has been invested in capital improvements since 2001. Since being established, over 7,000 students have passed though Mount Vernon Academy's doors.

Academics

Mount Vernon Academy places a high value on the rigors of academics. Block Class Schedules, integrated use of technology, a highly qualified faculty with 72% holding Master's Degrees, and a Dual Credit Program provide motivated students with great academic opportunities.

Spiritual aspects

All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together in the auditorium for an hour-long chapel service. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually oriented programming that relies on student involvement.

Closing

In 2015, MVA was forced to close it doors after failing to garner the 3 million dollars it needed to keep it running.

Athletics

Mount Vernon Academy fielded 4 sports teams in 3 sports. In past years, the school had fielded other athletic teams. The school was accredited by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

AcroNics

The AcroNics wae the co-ed gymnastics team of Mount Vernon Academy. Although they were not involved in any type of competition, the AcroNics regularly attended the annual Acrofest held at Highland Academy. The AcroNics have also performed at Quicken Loans Arena during Primetime at Cleveland Cavaliers games in 2013 and 2014.

Bill Jarvis Invitational

The Bill Jarvis Invitational, which started in 2010, is an annual soccer and volleyball tournament held by Mount Vernon Academy every September. Over 10 different schools from various states have participated in the invitational.

Past champions

Soccer

Volleyball

2010: Spring Valley Academy
2011: Gilead Christian School
2012: Gilead Christian School
2013: Spring Valley Academy

Notes and references

↑ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
↑ http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm
↑ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Retrieved 2010-06-18.
↑ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2010-06-19.

External links

Official website

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