Category: Bethany Life

Teacher Feature – Amy Thut

Ever since she was a kid, Environmental Science and Biology teacher, Amy Thut has loved gardening. She remembers being young and watching her parents work in the garden while she would climb a tree or play in the yard. Amy’s…

People of the Week: Natalia and Giovanni

Each year, Bethany has the opportunity to allow students from Paraguay to attend the school for a semester. This year there are two students, Giovanni Dueck, and Natalia Penner. Natalia said  “I like North America I’m finding it easier to…

People of the Week: Kaci, Jake & Izzy

Second semester is here and so are some new students! Kaci Marie Yoder (‘18), Israel David Mujica Vincent (‘18), and Jacob Ross Bedwell (‘17)  all joined the BCHS roster this semester. Kaci was born in Glendale, Arizona. She enjoys tacos…

Person of the Week: Steven Horsch

Sophomore, Steven Horsch was born in Goshen, Indiana. Some of his peers might describe him as quiet, but once you get to know Steven, he feels like he can be more himself. Some would say he is funny, random and…

Person of the Week: Anna Barnard

Anna Vandana Elisabeth Barnard was born in New Delhi, India where she was adopted. She grew up in Belgium and later moved to England, Atlanta, New York, and lastly Indiana. Some of her friends might describe her as very social,…

Person of the Week: Shelby Rahe

This week’s highlighted student is Shelby Rahe! Shelby was born in Brazil and has said that if she could meet anyone, it would be one of her ancestors, so that she could learn more about her birth family’s history. Her…

Person of the Week: Kenzie Yoder

Freshman Kenzie Yoder is this week’s Person of the Week! Kenzie was born in Muskegon, Michigan and her favorite way to pass the time is watching Netflix. She is a very gifted girl, with way too many talents to count.…

Person of the Week: Gavin Rusel

This article is the beginning in a series of articles. Each week there will be a short article on a new person so that we can become more familiar with some of the people with whom we go to school.…

Introducing: Brody Thomas

This year at Bethany, we are very excited to welcome our new choir director, Brody Thomas to the school. Many students may remember Brody as Nathan’s student teacher last year. Brody grew up in Springs, Pennsylvania and then attended Goshen…

Let’s Meet Nina!

  Nina Fox is this year’s new Spanish teacher. Here are 10 facts about Nina you probably didn’t know: Nina initially envisioned herself working in a public school setting, but felt called to come work at Bethany.  She sleeps with…