History & Seal – Upper Columbia Academy
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History & Seal – Upper Columbia Academy
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History & Seal
Upper Columbia Academy
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History
Upper Columbia Academy’s history began in the 1920s when Yakima Valley Academy was formed. That school had to close down because the young people were literally causing it to split at the seams. Walls were held together by metal cables mounted on both sides of the rooms. They had to find a bigger place.
Elder Mote, Upper Columbia Conference president at the time, was given permission by constituents to spend no more than $100,000 for a school.
He attended an auction for the old poor farm in Spangle, Washington, but the opening bid was over his limit. He told the auctioneer that he guessed he couldn’t bid, so it was lowered to an opening bid of $100,000.
Surprisingly, Elder Mote’s was the only bid and YVA got it, along with 15 hogs that they sold for $1500 to provide operating capital for the first year of school.
After the move, the academy was renamed Upper Columbia Academy.
Seal
The seal of Upper Columbia Academy was designed in 1958 by a group of students and faculty under the direction of the principal, Elder J. V. Peters.
Each symbol represents an aspect of Christian education important to life on the Upper Columbia Academy campus.
Symbol Descriptions
Rope Border
– Lifelong Friendship
Shield
– Defending Each Other
“Chi” (X)
– Jesus is Central to Everything
Star
– High Aims & Goals
Lyre and Palette
– Academics & The Arts
Mace
– Respect for Authority
Eye & Book
– Responsibility for the Use of Time
Lamp
– Seeking Knowledge & Truth
Laurel Leaf
– Achievement & Giving our Best
Oak Leaf
– Strength & Courage
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Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:35 PM
3025 E. Spangle-Waverly Rd Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3600
Home
About Us
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Contact Us
Core Values & Objectives
Faculty & Staff
History & Seal
Mission & Philosophy
National Honor Society
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FoundationONE
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Higher Education Opportunities
NAD Education
NPUC Education
UCA Church
UCA Elementary School
Upper Columbia Conference
Life @ UCA
Advanced Placement, Honors, and Dual Credit Classes
Calendar
Class Supply List
Dorm Life
Dorm Handbook
Dorm Supply List
Make a Payment
Mission Trips
Music
School News
Alumni Echoes
Echoes
UCA News
School/Transportation Schedules
UCA Farm
UCA Lions Athletics
ACRO SOUL
Basketball
FinalForms
Golf (Men’s and Women’s)
Intramurals
Soccer
Volleyball
UCA Live
Admissions
Preview Day
Academy Day
Apply Now
Registration Health Forms
Request Information
Scholarship Applications
School Handbook
Tuition and Affordability
UCA Alumni
Alumni
Composite Pictures
Alumni Echoes
Alumni Homecoming 2026
Echo Log (Yearbook)
Give a Gift
Donate Now
Sponsor a student
Transcripts (Parchment-$5)
Update Your Contact Info
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Accident Report
Departments
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Information Technology Services
EBSCO Research Center
FACTS Family Portal (UCA-WA)
Forms
UCA App Online
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Home
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Contact Us
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Faculty & Staff
History & Seal
Mission & Philosophy
National Honor Society
Supporting
Organizations
FoundationONE
GC Education
Higher Education Opportunities
NAD Education
NPUC Education
UCA Church
UCA Elementary School
Upper Columbia Conference
Life @ UCA
Advanced Placement, Honors, and Dual Credit Classes
Calendar
Class Supply List
Dorm Life
Dorm Handbook
Dorm Supply List
Make a Payment
Mission Trips
Music
School News
Alumni Echoes
Echoes
UCA News
School/Transportation Schedules
UCA Farm
UCA Lions Athletics
ACRO SOUL
Basketball
FinalForms
Golf (Men’s and Women’s)
Intramurals
Soccer
Volleyball
UCA Live
Admissions
Preview Day
Academy Day
Apply Now
Registration Health Forms
Request Information
Scholarship Applications
School Handbook
Tuition and Affordability
UCA Alumni
Alumni
Composite Pictures
Alumni Echoes
Alumni Homecoming 2026
Echo Log (Yearbook)
Give a Gift
Donate Now
Sponsor a student
Transcripts (Parchment-$5)
Update Your Contact Info
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FACTS Family Portal (UCA-WA)
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History & Seal
Upper Columbia Academy
>
About Us
>
History & Seal
History
Upper Columbia Academy’s history began in the 1920s when Yakima Valley Academy was formed. That school had to close down because the young people were literally causing it to split at the seams. Walls were held together by metal cables mounted on both sides of the rooms. They had to find a bigger place.
Elder Mote, Upper Columbia Conference president at the time, was given permission by constituents to spend no more than $100,000 for a school.
He attended an auction for the old poor farm in Spangle, Washington, but the opening bid was over his limit. He told the auctioneer that he guessed he couldn’t bid, so it was lowered to an opening bid of $100,000.
Surprisingly, Elder Mote’s was the only bid and YVA got it, along with 15 hogs that they sold for $1500 to provide operating capital for the first year of school.
After the move, the academy was renamed Upper Columbia Academy.
Seal
The seal of Upper Columbia Academy was designed in 1958 by a group of students and faculty under the direction of the principal, Elder J. V. Peters.
Each symbol represents an aspect of Christian education important to life on the Upper Columbia Academy campus.
Symbol Descriptions
Rope Border
– Lifelong Friendship
Shield
– Defending Each Other
“Chi” (X)
– Jesus is Central to Everything
Star
– High Aims & Goals
Lyre and Palette
– Academics & The Arts
Mace
– Respect for Authority
Eye & Book
– Responsibility for the Use of Time
Lamp
– Seeking Knowledge & Truth
Laurel Leaf
– Achievement & Giving our Best
Oak Leaf
– Strength & Courage
Search