Alumni Association
planning our future, protecting our past
The Andrews Academy Alumni Association was created in the fall of 2009. Our mission has been to: “… advance the religious, educational, financial, recruitment and development interests of Andrews Academy and its students.”
The Association Committee is comprised of eight members with two-year terms. These terms are staggered so four members rotate off each year.
Current Members:
President: Daniel Bacchiocchi, ‘85, term expires 2012
Executive Secretary: Dena Umek, ‘69, term expires 2012
Treasurer: Grant Johnson, '92, term expires 2014
Committee Members:
Ed Vitrano, ’69, term expires 2012
Judy (Curry) Nowack, ’76, term expires 2012
Gary Keiser, '74, term expires 2014
Kim Keiser, '79, term expires 2014
Minde Boothby-Smith, '79, term expires 2014
AA Alumni Fundraiser 2011
In appreciation for numerous years of tireless dedicated service, the AA Alumni Association Committee has chosen to direct the 2011–2012 Alumni Fundraising campaign towards the gift of travel for recently retired principal Cleon White and his wife, Sandra.
When Mr. White announced his retirement, the Alumni Association discussed ways how we could say thank you for his service and dedication. Those who had the privilege of interacting with Mr. White know firsthand how tirelessly and humbly he worked to make AA the best it could be. We wanted to give something that he would not normally give himself. And since it had been reported that on an AA education trip to Quebec, Canada, Mr. White said to his wife, “Enjoy this trip for this is the closest we will ever be able to get to Europe,” we felt a trip to Europe was the logical choice!
The Alumni Association searched diligently for a European trip the Whites could participate in and not be burdened with excessive planning, coordinating and hiking. After almost giving up, we found out that AA had a Reformation Education tour to Europe next spring, conducted by Tom Baker.
This tour presented us with an outstanding opportunity to send the Whites on a trip where everything is planned for them, they will be surrounded by people they know and love, and have the freedom to choose what activities they wish to participate in.
The trip will occur in March 2012 and visit points of interest in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. The cost of the trip (including airfare, hotel and food) is $2,800 per person for a total of $5,600. Tax deductible donations for this campaign may be sent directly to Andrews Academy (memo: Alumni Campaign).