Category: Features

Serving and Learning at Phoenix 2013

cover photo by: Everett Thomas / The Mennonite For many area youth, the biennial Mennonite Convention is a way to connect with over three thousand other Mennonite students from around the world. Area congregations have different ways of getting their…

Laptop Program Pros and Cons

For students returning to Bethany next year, the school’s new laptop program will be an adjustment. The program marks a transition towards classes that will involve more online resources and digital media. The staff has tried to work more computer…

Service Day 2013

As an annual Bethany event, the high school gathers in groups during the 4th quarter to take the day doing community service around Goshen. On Wednesday, May 8th, 12 groups got together to go to different sites. Here are some…

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.…

Jurassic Park and Modern 3D

Jurassic Park is a great film. Nowadays it’s remembered more for it’s groundbreaking technical achievements than for it’s dramatic merit, but as a suspense/`horror film it more than holds it’s own. The slightly dated-looking velociraptors still terrify, and Richard Attenborough…

Performing Arts Department Highlight

One of Bethany’s best departments is the performing arts. Local community members will gladly testify that the school continually generates quality productions, concerts, and performances. Why has the program been so successful? A deeper look into the department reveals the…

Child Sponsorship

I have no idea what it is like to go without. Without food, without clothing, water, a house, a family. I have no idea what true hunger really feels like, what wearing the same clothes every day looks like. I…

Senior Year: Halfway Point

We’ve nearly made it. Seven semesters down, one to go. The last three-and-a-half years cannot possibly be defined in three or four well chosen adjectives. I’ve experienced the full gamut of emotions over my time at Bethany and I am…

History of the Violett House

The Violett House has been a Bethany property since 2000. It is commonly known as the “Bethany boarding house” or the “Korean House.” It has been a home for many international students over the years, and is currently home to…

Jim Buller: 365 Wins and Counting

Boys basketball coach Jim Buller was ready for the first win of the 2012-2013 season. Jim is now the winningest boys basketball coach in Elkhart County history, but was especially looking forward to passing the benchmark, which has stood since…