Established in 1902, Mount Ellis Academy (MEA) was founded as a Christian boarding high school for the youth of Montana. We are still located on the land donated to the school by the Rouse brothers all those years ago. For over 120 years, God’s Hand has never been far from this school.
In 1952, God provided direction for MEA by allowing us to acquire the Bear Canyon Ski Hill beginning MEA’s foray into enriched outdoor experiences for our students. This has grown into our Outdoor School program, Lifetime Activities, as well as a variety of other opportunities to get out to learn and explore God’s amazing creation that surrounds our Bozeman campus. Many times throughout our history, God’s hand has opened the floodgates of heaven to keep our ministry going in reaching His youth.
We are striving to create a sustainable future for MEA as we prepare for our next 120+ years of ministry. Our next big step forward is a long-term goal over the next 3-5 years of $4.5 Million to augment our “only at Mt. Ellis” activities, further develop our Trade Program offerings as well as develop new programs that enhance the learning experience at MEA, and to create a vibrant indoor and outdoor environment conducive to creativity and learning.
Alumni basketball games will be held Saturday night, April 20 beginning with the Ladies’ Game at 8:30. All basketball Alums get ready to suit up!! Tell your friends and come and cheer for Eagles young and old(er)!
Join the Alumni Choir as they perform “My Eternal King” during Church on Sabbath. Janelle Dixon will be accompanying! Rehearsal will be held on Sabbath a.m. at 9:00 in the choir room.
Sabbath Potluck: Please join us for Potluck lunch on Sabbath, April 20, following church. The cafeteria will provide an entree, vegetable, and water. You are invited to bring bread, salad, or dessert and enjoy this great time to catch up with friends.
The Class of 2024 will be hosting a fundraiser breakfast on Sunday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m. in Allaway Dining Hall with the proceeds to go towards their class gift and graduation expenses.
The 3rd Annual 70’s get-together happens on Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. in the Alloway Dining Hall. Be there! Encourage classmates to join you. Catch up, visit, enjoy some snacks – to the background of 70’s music.
If you have any questions regarding Alumni Homecoming, please contact the Alumni office at 406-587-5178 ext 105 or email alumni@mtellis.org. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Alumni Homecoming 2024 Weekend Schedule
Thursday, April 18
7:30 p.m. – 70’s Party – Allaway Dining Hall
Friday, April 19
4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Registration and Reception, Administration Building
5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Supper, Allaway Dining Hall*
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Vespers, Admin Chapel Featuring Special Guest Speakers Steve Walkikonis ’74 and Dan Frickle ’74
10:30 – 12:00 p.m. Church Service, Gymnasium Featuring Special Guest Speakers Barry Curtis and Becky ((Boyl) Curtis ’84
Potluck – Following Church, Gymnasium
12:00 p.m. Class Photos
2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Class Reunions, Locations TBD
5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Supper, Allaway Dining Hall*
7:30 p.m. Vespers, Admin Chapel – Class of 2024
8:30 p.m. Alumni Basketball Games, Gymnasium
Sunday, April 21
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Senior Benefit Breakfast, Allaway Dining Hall (Fundraiser for the Class of 2024)
*Meals are provided free of charge to our alumni and their families. Donations to cover this cost are appreciatively accepted in the Administration Building and in the Cafeteria. If you know you will be attending meals, please RSVP to alumni@mtellis.org which meals you plan to attend so we can prepare.
Save the Date! Plan to join us next year for Alumni Homecoming on April 18-20.