Holbrook Indian School NEWSA Seventh-day Adventist Boarding School for Native American Youth

Being TrainedBy Anita Ojeda, English Teacher

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher. --Luke 6:40 (NKJV)

Our Mission is to ...inspire and educate

Native American Youth to be

Christian servants of God and man.

May, 2015Volume 23, #5

In This Issue:

Cover................................................1

Being Trained

Principal’s Message............2

Department Update..........3

AWR Visits KJNN-LP

Special Features.............4-5

Thinking of the Future

Ready for the Next Step

Memory & Honor................6

Campus Happenings........7

My Biking Experience

Our Special Needs.............8

NEW You Health Initiative Agriculture Phase 1--Garden-to-Plate Begins The NEW You Health Initiative (Nutrition, Exercise, Wellness)—Holbrook Indian School’s goal of helping students achieve balance in their lives—received a giant boost this week when Jim Whitaker joined the staff as the new agricultural program director.

Mr. Whitaker sees the task of rejuvenating Holbrook Indian School’s farm land and greenhouses as a training tool for both nutrition and exercise. “I’m excited about teaching students how to work with the soil and grow food that they’ll get to eat in the cafeteria,” Mr. Whitaker said. “And I hope that we’ll be able to use our gardens as a tool for reaching out to the greater community as well.”

The connection between kids ‘knowing their veggies’ and their willingness to actually eat their veggies is well-documented, and Holbrook Indian School has the facilities to implement a garden-to-plate program right on campus in the form of abundant farmland, greenhouses and equipment. The missing component up until now has been someone with the passion and knowledge to introduce kids to the wide variety of vegetables that will encourage them to broaden their dietary choices.

When students return in August, the greenhouses and farmland will be prepped and ready for a grand introduction. “I hope to not only teach students the skills they need to grow their own food at home,” Mr. Whitaker said, “but to instill in them a sense of accomplishment for having taken part in providing food for our cafeteria.”

In addition to enhancing the nutritional choices of students, gardening provides exercise and a sense of well-being—thus making the garden-to-plate program an Jim Whitaker stands beside one of the greenhouses that will be rejuvenated and used to grow veggies in the garden-to-plate program.

Principal’s Message An apprentice doesn’t lecture the master. The point is to be care-ful who you follow as your teacher. --Luke 6:40 (MSG)

Page 2 From the Principal HIS News

Dear Friends, Of the four students who will graduate this school year, only Myron has gone on a real bike ride with me. One of the other seniors, a girl who will remain nameless, went on a short bike ride on the school’s property during a NEW You expo activity on a Sunday morning. Unfortunately, she thought it was too tough for her. But as our theme text this month tells us, life is all about hard work. Myron’s favorite place to go mountain biking is in Sedona, Arizona. But Sedona’s trails can be challenging in places. The students who do best are the ones who have innate ability, or who listen well. The ones who do both these things get to lead the group while I bring up the rear with the younger students. What a great lesson for our seniors to learn! For them to find success in their careers, they will need to pay attention to a master, and I hope that master is Jesus. By the way, the bicycle program is going well. The students are enjoying bikes that shift well and have excellent braking and functional front suspension. We have only had two flat tires since we received these new bikes with reinforced tires. Before, we used to start rides with most of the bikes suffering from flat tires. Sometimes we would have to repair two or three tires during a ride. A big “thank you” goes to those of you who contributed! The other graduates—Chenelle, Mary, and Euraylia—have not gone on a long bike ride with me, but I hope they have had a chance to learn how to negotiate life’s difficult trails. We do our best to give our students the tools they need to become successful. But as you all know, whether one finds success comes down to personal choice. For example, even though I tell the students that they must shift gears often during a bike ride, some do not listen and end up struggling up a hill instead of climbing it easily. When I see students walking their bikes over a difficult stretch, I jokingly remind them that bikes have seats, wheels, and pedals for a reason. “But Mr. Ojeda!” they say, “It’s too hard!” Yes it is, but all we have to do is listen to good advice in order for the trail to become doable. As we do with our mountain bike rides, we sometimes choose hard trails in life because we want to be challenged or experience a thrill. I have told you before that one of our favorite things to do here at HIS is to clean difficult parts of the trail, which means to ride that section without putting a foot on the

ground. The students have caught on to this and you can often hear them encouraging each other to “Clean it!” Or they might say, “Let’s do some laundry!” Get it? I am proud of our students because they do not get frustrated or angry if they can’t make it up or down a tough stretch. Instead, they encourage each other. How wonderful is that? Seniors, I encourage you to live your lives in that way. Encourage each other continually, and don’t be afraid to fail. All you have to do is turn around, go back to the beginning, and try again if you fail. With practice and God’s help, you will make it. Please stay in touch and don’t forget the wonderful people who have made it possible for you to go on awesome bike rides and receive an invaluable Christ-centered education. God bless you!

In His Service,

Pedro L. Ojeda

Department Update

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King Jesus for theNavajo Nation Trent Logan, HAERC President

Last October, I received an email from Greg Scott, Senior Vice President of Adventist World Radio (AWR), indicating that AWR was interested in assisting our radio station, KJNN-LP, located on the campus of Holbrook Indian School. Operated by our small corporation, Holbrook Adventist Educational Radio Corporation (HAERC), KJNN-LP has been in operation since 2006, broadcasting the everlasting gospel and Christian music to the local community. It turns out that Greg met HIS Director of Development, Barbara Willis, at the NAD Women’s Ministries Conference in Florida last September. When she mentioned the radio station, he got very excited, especially when he learned about our objective to reach the Navajo. Greg immediately expressed an interest in helping the radio station fulfill this objective. Since then, I have been in contact with Greg, and with AWR engineer Daryl Gungadoo, over the phone, through many emails, video conferencing, sending pictures of the radio station and our equipment, explaining the vision of the radio station, what we are currently doing, what equipment we have, and what equipment we need to more effectively do the work God has called us to do. In December, I had the unplanned privilege to meet Greg in person at the GYC conference in Phoenix. After our video conference in mid-March, AWR finalized the list of items they would be donating to the radio station. The next couple of weeks felt like Christmas as packages of equipment, amounting to well over $2000, ordered by AWR and shipped directly to the campus have arrived. While discussing our needs, I confided that I felt a bit awkward, like sitting on Santa’s lap. But, it is not Santa’s lap. This money, in the form of equipment, is God’s, a sacred trust that AWR is extending to us, to lead souls to Jesus. We have received a new mixer, as our old one was no longer working properly. Other items include microphones, headsets, studio software, and one I’m

particularly excited about – a quality USB microphone which will enable us to make audio recordings outside the studio by plugging the mic directly into a laptop. Greg and Daryl

arrived on April 8 and began set up the equipment. They decided to drive to Flagstaff and purchase a new “on-air” computer and also an upgrade to our broadcasting software, adding an additional $2000 to AWR’s donation. They also spent time training Sam Hubbard and myself how to use the equipment; we shared with each other our dreams for the radio station. Sam is the Vice President of HAERC; he teaches math and Navajo language and history at HIS. Greg spoke to our students at the Friday evening vesper program and told stories of what AWR is doing around the world. He shared his desire to see KJNN-LP reach the Navajo with the message of the Gospel, in fulfillment of the words of Jesus, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Matthew 24:14. Currently, we broadcast readings from the Bible and from the book, Steps to Christ, in the Navajo language during “Navajo Hour” two times a day. We will continue to do this and with the aid of the new technology, we will soon also be producing original programming in the Navajo language. These programs will be broadcast over our radio station, and will also be available on the AWR website as podcasts. Please keep KJNN-LP in your prayers that we will prove worthy to the sacred trust given us through AWR, and that we will faithfully do our part to proclaim the gospel through the airwaves and podcasts, especially to the Navajo people.

Special Feature

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Thinking of the FutureChenelle J. Brown, who is from Chinle, AZ, has been at Holbrook Indian School for four years. She has had lots of fun memories here, including the all-school campout in ShowLow, AZ during her junior year. While she did know about God before coming to HIS, one of her favorite things she learned here was about the Second Coming of Christ and how to prepare for that. Chenelle would like to thank Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Grecian for their love and support and encouragement to do and be her best. Her favorite subject has been English. She is thinking about attending Union College in Nebraska next school year to pursue a career in nursing.

Myron Andrew Dennison, raised in Sanders, AZ has been at Holbrook Indian School for four years. He has appreciated learning more about God and especially that He will forgive us our sins if we confess our sins. Mr. Ojeda has encouraged him and helped him to learn and grow and to work hard. He enjoys history, but his passion is basketball. His favorite memories are playing basketball with the various mission groups that have come. His aspiration is to be a NBA player. He is still considering where to go to college.

Mary Jane Mack, from Peach Springs, AZ, has been at Holbrook Indian School since her eighth grade year. She feels that she

has gained a family and made many new friends at HIS. She is thankful to all the staff members who have encouraged her to work hard, so that she can become as knowledgeable as the teachers who have taught her. Mary enjoys English and hopes to teach it one day. She plans to go to a Community College in Phoenix, AZ next year and later transfer to Union College in Lincoln, NE. Mary states she did not know about God before coming here but is glad she did learn. Her favorite Bible lesson is that God will never give up hope in her and will always be there to help her.

Euraylia Tara Begay came to Holbrook Indian School from Naschitti, NM. She has attended all four years of high

school here at HIS. She has many precious memories especially those memories of being with her friends, who have become like sisters to her—Mary and Chenelle. She knew a little about God before coming to HIS, but has appreciated learning that Jesus is her friend and He will always be with her through good and bad times. Euraylia feels that Mrs. Adams has done a lot to encourage her to be and do her best always. And because of this encouragement, she can grow to be a successful and strong person just as Mrs. Adams is. She enjoys English, Bible and science. She hopes to attend Union College in Nebraska next school year to eventually become a physcian assistant.

Special Feature

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Ready For The Next Step

Adrianna A. Billy grew up in Chinle, AZ. She came to Holbrook Indian School last year for seventh grade. She would like to thank Mr. Reed, Ms. Ortiz, Mr. Timmerman and Mr. Tabo for their encouragement to do and to be her best. Her favorite subject has been math. One of her favorite things to learn from the Bible here at HIS is about the Second Coming of Christ and how to prepare for it. She is undecided where she will go to high school but is considering Holbrook

Christian Atencio came to Holbrook Indian School from Gallup, NM and has been with us for three years. One of his favorite memories is the whole school campout during his seventh grade year. He has appreciated the encouragement he’s received from Mr. Tabo. His favorite subject is art. One of his favorite Bible stories is about Gideon and the army and how God won their battle for them.

Lemuel Lammen Tishie, from Chambers, AZ has been at Holbrook Indian School for two school years. His favorite memory here has been the junior high field trip to Wet n’ Wild Water Park In Phoenix, AZ. He enjoys the study of science and hopes to be an electrical engineer in the future. He wants to thank Kobe Draper for

encouraging him to do and be his best. His favorite story to learn from the Bible classes at HIS has been about the life of Moses.

Logan Lee Smith Ohmsatte has been at Holbrook Indian School for one year and came here from Sanders, AZ. Logan enjoys science. One of his favorite memories this year was the junior high field trip to the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ. Logan says he really knew nothing about God before coming to HIS. He has appreciated learning about a God who loves him and wants a relationship with him. Logan has learned that if we have a relationship with God that we will be able to live with Him in heaven. Logan hopes to come back to HIS

for high school. He is thinking about being a firefighter in the future.

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Campus Happenings

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In Honor Of:

My Biking ExperienceMaribel Zurita

All the precious hard-working students By Marianne S. Carty The beauty and happy memories of Navajo Land (Monument Valley). By Duff & Joyce Stoltz Suzanne Cummings – Wife’s Birthday, Holly Cummings – Daughter-in-Law and Willie Cummings – Brother’s Birthday By Mayo CummingsMartha Dannenburger By Wayne Piatt Clyde W. Eichman’s 95th Birthday, April 30 By Clyde W. Eichman Our Family & Friends By Mayo & Suzanne CummingsClyde Franz – March 1 Birthday, 102 years By Joseph L. WilsonOur Great God!! For His mercyand care By Raymond R. Van Why Our Most Awesome God By Eletha F. Brewer

Bernice Hartzell – For 9 years of faithful church newsletter editing By Al W. Wiggins HIS Faculty & Staff By Ed & Lynn EiseleJesus Christ By Minnie Pearl & Jimmie KingI praise God for another Birthday By Betty Lacey Teresa Mariano – Our dear 91 year-old mother. Praise God, Our Savior & Redeemer By Naomi & Jesse Corros Charles’ 83rd Birthday, March 3 – the “Best Ever Husband” By Edna Myers Pastor Robert Randall By George FultonKathleen Reid By Debra Heinrich Ernie Roberts By Mark Roberts Richard “Dick” Roberts By Mark Roberts Gregory Ross & Zaeda Ross By Duane Ross Stephanie Koeppen Rouze By Edward Koeppen

Jean Kathryn Skinner – My Great Granddaughter By Jean S. Murphy Staff & Students – Working as unto the Lord Jesus for His Kingdom By Lula M. Eugene Marklyn Toth By Bela B. Toth Berit von Pohle – Great Educational Leader By Anonymous Joyce Wells – My Aunt By Karen Snyder Barbara Willis – Appreciate your marvelous ministry By Edwin Eisele By Mayo & Suzanne CummingsGeorge Woodruff By Joseph WilsonNelda Womack By Nicholas J. and Linda BeaumonteJesus & My Parents – Mr. & Mrs. Calion Zerate By Zally & Sam Schulstad.

Every time I hear Mr. Ojeda ask if we want to go bike riding, I get this feeling of excitement and can’t wait to see what is ahead of me. When I go, I always think to myself, “Will it be difficult or will it be easy? I guess we will have to wait and see.” Well, bike riding to me is like life because there will be challenges and twists and turns. And, yes, there will be ups and downs. When I go down hills and my bike starts to speed up, the nice cool breeze touching my body feels good. I feel like I am flying and I also feel free. Sometimes I get tired and feel like giving up. But guess what, I still got to keep going and I tell myself I can’t give up now, especially if I made it this far. I have to finish what I have started. If the path I’m taking gets too difficult, I could always take it slowly and walk. Sometimes I get hurt, but that always tells me that I’m trying my hardest. When I finish biking, I feel great and proud of myself because I made it through the challenges that I ran into along the way and didn’t give up. I love biking with Mr. Ojeda because I get to go where I’ve never been before and it’s lots of fun. I get plenty of exercise and it’s one way to keep me from being bored.

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