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This was Dr. Noreen Templin's first year serving as the high school Scholars Bowl coach, and it was a rewarding season from start to finish. Our program included two teams: six freshmen and sophomores competing at the junior varsity level, and six juniors and seniors representing Berean on the varsity team. Scholars Bowl is a unique and challenging academic competition, with questions drawn from a wide range of subjects. It often comes down to quick thinking and broad knowled

Since Christmas, the music department has been hard at work preparing for a full season of performances and festivals. Students jumped right into rehearsals in January, polishing music for the winter concert on February 19, as well as for the upcoming solo and ensemble festival and the large ensemble festival later this spring. Their dedication was evident not only in their daily practice but also in the excellence they displayed on stage and in adjudicated events. On Februar

Mr. Paul Rust has dedicated more than three decades to teaching and coaching at Berean Academy. For 30 years, he has taught high school history and American government, while also serving as the junior high boys’ basketball coach and assisting with high school track and field.

In January, Berean Academy hosted the 59th Annual Eli J. Walter Basketball Tournament, Kansas’s longest-running girls’ basketball tournament. For the second year in a row, the boys also competed in the Eli J. Walter Tournament. The girls’ basketball team opened up the tournament with a 52-35 victory over Classical School of Wichita, which was highlighted by a 31-point night for senior Fionna Morgan. In the semifinal round, Berean triumphed over Central Christian School out of

As we near the end of the third quarter of the school year, I am reminded that this quarter is normally the longest in terms of the number of days students are in school. It’s also the longest in terms of how it feels, because we are dealing with inclement weather, illness, and many students' extra-curricular activities. In other words, the third quarter is a busy, taxing time of the school year, when fatigue becomes a factor and energy wanes. But the third quarter is also wh

Jacky is a beloved retired teacher whose dedication to Christian education has impacted generations of students. Her passion for serving young people began early—at age 16, she entered ministry by teaching Sunday School, starting a Children’s Church, and working with YFC clubs in Omaha, Nebraska.

During winter break, as our Secondary Principal, Jason Wine, was refinishing a gym floor at another Christian school, he got to talking to the school’s principal, who made this comment to him: “Berean has an amazing legacy of alumni involvement. You have alumni support that spans three or more generations. We just don't have that, but that is something that we are trying to build at our school.” Mr. Wine knew that Berean had exceptional support, but he did not know that other

Greetings from the Class of 1966! Berean’s 80th anniversary is our 60th; our graduating class of 33 is now 22, and we are glad to celebrate the impact Berean had on our lives. Probably the most significant benefit for me in attending Berean Academy was meeting my wife, Elvina Busenitz. We had our first date to the Berean Christmas Banquet in the fall of 1963; we were 15 years old, which meant that I was not old enough to drive! So we had a double date with friends, chauffeure

The Praise & Celebration Banquet is Berean Academy’s primary fundraiser held annually. We are excited to announce that this year’s event will be on Friday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m.  Each year, this special evening brings together nearly 600 guests—alumni, grandparents, parents, and friends—all united in supporting Christian education that helps our children grow as scholars, disciples, and citizens in Christ. This year is especially meaningful as Berean Academy joyfully celebra

Berean Academy student-athletes represented Christ and Berean well during the fall sports season. Secondary students competed in three different sports (cross country, soccer, and volleyball). The high school competitive highlights from the fall are many! Both the Berean Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Teams qualified for the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) 2A Cross Country Meet in Wamego. The boys finished in 12th place, and Will Snook finished 14th a

The fall quarter officially ended on October 17, but there has been no slowdown in activities at Berean Academy. Between scholars’ bowl competitions, robotics, volleyball, soccer, and cross country, it's been a busy season.

Right before Thanksgiving Break, we hosted our annual Spiritual Emphasis Week student conference. It was a little later in the semester than usual, but it allowed Dr. Bryan Smith from BJU Press to find an opening in his schedule to speak about “The Spirituality of Work.” Last year, we learned about our identity as image bearers of God, so this was a great way to continue the conversation, as he touched on how we were made to work, the trouble with our work, and the hope we ha

On November 1st, the Robotics class participated in the BEST Robotics competition at Wichita State University. This year's theme, Factoids, was inspired by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our class theme was “Figuring It Out Together” as all six students were Freshmen and new to robotics. This was also Seth Winzer's first year leading the team. He was impressed with the students' creativity as they brainstormed ways to complete the competition objectives and then worked to turn

From HOA League honor ensembles for both band and choir to community performances for residents at Bluestem, Paramount, Presbyterian Manor, and Wheat State nursing homes, and even participating in the Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra, our young musicians are putting Colossians 3:16 into practice.

On November 14th and 15th, a cast and crew of about 25 students performed “ The Matchmaker, ” written by Thornton Wilder, directed by Sarah Pressnell. This play was written in 1955 and later became the beloved musical “Hello Dolly.”  The Matchmaker follows Horace Vandergelder (Jackson Briggs), a wealthy merchant in 19th-century Yonkers, NY. He has been a widower long enough and has decided to remarry. He recruits the help of local matchmaker, Mrs. Dolly Levi (Lizzie Moran), b

We have officially launched our new student-led podcast series titled “Inside the Academy”. This series was created as part of our new Service Group concept, where students spend 30 minutes every other Tuesday working on projects in service to Berean and the community

We had another wonderful time together at East Lake this year!  One huge difference was that we had the 6th graders joining in, and they did a fantastic job of integrating into the junior high. The junior high retreat has always been a great way for students to start the year off, getting acquainted or reacquainted with one another and getting excited for another year together. Once we arrived and completed our bus evacuation drill, we gathered inside to hear a devotional fro

I am Sarah Friesen, and the new Admissions Director for Berean Academy. My husband, Marc, and I are now in our 12th year as parents (Luke, 11th; Kate, 7th) here at the school. I am excited to be in this position, and I would like to thank Susan Evans for her work in admissions over the past several years, as well as for her assistance during my transition. Our current year enrollment stands at 331, a decrease of three students from last year. We have welcomed 45 new students

The Warrior Golf Classic was held on Saturday, September 13,  at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. Berean students, parents, family, and friends came together for fellowship and friendly competition. This year’s Warrior Golf Classic drew a record 128 golfers, and thanks to our generous and loyal sponsors, we raised over $7,200, which will offset unbudgeted activity expenses, such as uniforms and state competitions. The day culminated with a burger meal and awards. We want to gi

The 2025-26 school year is underway, and with it, we begin celebrating the school’s 80th year!  Over the last eight decades, God has kept His hand on Berean Academy, nurturing it from its founding in 1946 with an enrollment of fifteen high school students and two buildings purchased at an auction in Oil Hill, to its current state with an enrollment of 331 students in grades K-12, with two gymnasiums, a cafeteria, an office building, 40 classrooms, a library and an industrial