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Class of 1943 Top of page
Arthur Eikamp BA and Norma (Blewitt) Eikamp BA '57 celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 2002. Arthur's book Sensei, which includes an account of his years at Anderson, his migrant ministry and his years in Japan, has been well received.
Class of 1945 Top of page
Kenneth Hall BA '48 and Arlene (Stevens) Hall BS are retired but still active in Park Place Church of God in Anderson, Ind. Ken writes Sunday school curriculum and other materials for Church of God Ministries. Arlene has directed the community Life Enrichment program. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their two sons and five grandchildren.
Class of 1947 Top of page
Walter Kufeldt BA is the associate pastor at Silver Lake Community Church in Leesburg, Fla. He plans to retire in June. Doris (Marshall) Kufeldt '53 is the church secretary.
Class of 1948 Top of page
Kenneth Hall BA and Arlene (Stevens) Hall BS '45 are retired but still active in Park Place Church of God in Anderson, Ind. Ken writes Sunday school curriculum and other materials for Church of God Ministries. Arlene has directed the community Life Enrichment program. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their two sons and five grandchildren.
Class of 1951 Top of page
Gussie Germany Ninemire and her husband, Paul, live in Oak Grove, La. They are semiretired but continue to serve on the staff at Oak Grove First Church of God. They have five children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. "We are richly blessed with a wonderful church family and a wonderful loving family," Gussie writes. "We are grateful for good health."
Class of 1952 Top of page
Jim Sharp BA, MDiv '56 and Dorothy (Hardin) Sharp BS '54 are enjoying their retirement in Knoxville, Tenn., where Dorothy can be near her 94-year-old mother. They are active in the First Church of God. Dorothy is the adult coordinator for Christian education activities. Jim teaches Sunday school and is congregational vice chairman and church council chairman.
Class of 1953 Top of page
M. Jane Bradford BA lives in Alabama and directs traffic at Chestnut Grove Elementary School and for local civic functions. "The best thing," she writes, "is reading to first and fifth graders."
Doris (Marshall) Kufeldt - see The College, 1947.
Clifford Lyon retired from full-time ministry in 1988. Until his wife's stroke in 1997, they served as interim pastors in Michigan. He lives in Sarnia, Ontario, near his daughter Janice (Lyon) Walters '77. His wife, Lois, lives in a local nursing home. Both are in fairly good health. Clifford's friends may write to him at 133 Bright St., Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, N7T 4E6.
Class of 1954 Top of page
Robert Neace pastors the First Church of God in Ashley, Ind. He and his wife, Joane, live in Kendallville, Ind.
Dorothy (Hardin) Sharp BS - see The School of Theology, 1956.
Class of 1955 Top of page
David Cox BA, MDiv '58 - see The School of Theology, 1958.
Mary Ann (Hinkle) Grater BS, MRE '84 - see The College, 1957.
Robert F. Lucas lives in Billings, Mont. He ministers to the community by distributing video tapes and conducting a weekly Bible study. "I need to find some self-supporting Church of God people to move out here and give a helping hand," he writes. This spring he plans to sell his house and invest in a future church location.
Class of 1956 Top of page
Lona (Smith) Armenta remarried four years ago. She is the music director at First Church of God in Yucaipa, Calif. She enjoys retirement and spending time with her grandchildren.
Class of 1957 Top of page
Norma (Blewitt) Eikamp BA - see The College, 1943.
Gene Grater BS and Mary Ann (Hinkle) Grater BS '55, MRE '84 built a home on Lay Lake, 50 miles south of Birmingham, Ala. They serve as interim pastors in Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Class of 1958 Top of page
Joe McAllister BA '64 and Dorcas (DeYoung) McAllister '58 teach at Salinas Valley State Prison. They purchased a house in King City, Calif. "We enjoy the small town atmosphere and enjoy being involved in the church and community," Joe writes. Dorcas received an award from Mee Memorial Hospital Service League in King City for her work with volunteers.
Class of 1959 Top of page
James Altman lives in Sun City Center, Fla. He is retired but works part time at Dillards in Brandon, Fla. He and his wife, Sylvia, are considering moving to Colorado to be closer to their son's family.
Joy (Robertson) Dennis BS and Dienzel Dennis BS '61 taught for 39 years and now enjoy retirement in Daytona Beach, Fla. "It's fun to now have time to watch our grandsons play football and our granddaughters cheerlead," Joy writes. Dienzel adds, "If any of our friends get to Daytona Beach, be sure to look us up."
Richard Hatch is a retired computer programming professor at San Diego State University but still teaches occasionally. He is treasurer of his local church, where his wife, Ann (Menchinger) Hatch, is the secretary.
Gary Mitchener is a retired Episcopal priest and is working as a massage therapist. He explains that it is a continuation of healing ministry - "the laying-on of hands with anointing and prayer."
Harry Nachtigall BS and his wife, Julia, are SAM missionaries in Costa Rica. He is president of the San José Christian Center of the Church of God, where he also teaches computer classes. Julia is the treasurer for the center and the Sunday school superintendent. He is a member of the Costa Rica General Assembly and takes responsibility for visiting two of the older churches in the Atlantic Zone of Costa Rica once a month.
Class of 1961 Top of page
Joy (Robertson) Dennis BS '59 and Dienzel Dennis BS '61 taught for 39 years and now enjoy retirement in Daytona Beach, Fla. "It's fun to now have time to watch our grandsons play football and our granddaughters cheerlead," Joy writes. Dienzel adds, "If any of our friends get to Daytona Beach, be sure to look us up."
Class of 1962 Top of page
Glenna Beavers BS retired from teaching Jan. 31. She taught fifth grade in El Paso, Texas.
Rosemary (Ward) Matthews BS is retired and lives in Siloam Springs, Ark., with her husband, Marvin.
Class of 1963 Top of page
Cornelia (Barnette) Kerich BA - see The College, 1983.
John Seippel BA and his wife, Darlene, retired from pastoral ministry in 1997. They had ministered in Pennsylvania since leaving Anderson in 1965. John suffers from cerebral atrophy and Parkinson's disease and lives in Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Darlene lives with their daughter, Valerie, and her family. John and Darlene have three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. "John's dementia is quite severe," Darlene writes, "but he enjoys a number of gospel videos. We continue to keep our faith in our Lord."
Ronald Shotton BS is a retired missionary. He lives in Tempe, Ariz., with his wife, Ruth.
Class of 1964 Top of page
Ivan DeYoung BS - see The College, 1967.
Joe McAllister BA and Dorcas (DeYoung) McAllister '58 teach at Salinas Valley State Prison. They purchased a house in King City, Calif. "We enjoy the small town atmosphere and enjoy being involved in the church and community," Joe writes. Dorcas received an award from Mee Memorial Hospital Service League in King City for her work with volunteers.
Gloria (Eckelberry) McLaughlin works in the human resource department at Kent State University at the Stark Campus. She moved to Ohio from Tampa, Fla., two years ago. "We loved Florida and are looking forward to returning during retirement," Gloria writes, "but for now we need to be close to family in Ohio, as my parents need extra care." Gloria has two sons and six grandchildren.
Nolan Reed BS retired from State Farm Insurance. He and his wife, Judy, moved to Brewton, Ala., and built a home on the 10th green at the country club.
Linda (Wosika) Snyder is the director of the bookstore and postal service at Warner Southern College in Florida. Tom Snyder BA '66, MRE '69 is the director of programs for the Children's Home Society.
Class of 1965 Top of page
Maxine (DeVorss) Jones BA is an associate minister and director of adult ministries at Church at the Crossing in Indianapolis. Her husband, Russ, is self-employed in home remodeling. This winter he led his 52nd mission work team to Brazil and then traveled to Austria. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.
Jon Noggle BA retired from South Madison Community Schools in 1998. He and his wife, Vivian, live on the northeast side of Indianapolis. They love traveling and spending time with their grandchildren.
Class of 1966 Top of page
Gloria (Constantine) Pappas BA was named 2002 Administrator of the Year for Washington. She is an administrator for Evergreen Schools in Vancouver, Wash.
Tom Snyder BA, MRE '69 - see The College, 1964.
Class of 1967 Top of page
Phyllis (Inskeep) Baldwin BA - see The College, 1969.
Bernice (Keene) DeYoung BS teaches math at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Ivan DeYoung BS '64 is retired and enjoys hunting, golfing, fishing and working on their land.
Wesley Drummond BA is retired from pastoral ministry. Sandy (Mullins) Drummond BA supervises social workers for Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Mo. They have three children and three grandchildren.
Class of 1968 Top of page
Judith Bennett BA retired Nov. 1. She worked for the state of Michigan for more than 28 years. She attends Pennway Church of God in Lansing, where she volunteers for various projects and serves on the board of Christian education. Friends may e-mail her at farm2234@excite.com.
Class of 1969 Top of page
Renard Baldwin BA and Phyllis (Inskeep) Baldwin BA '67 live in St. Joseph, Mich. Renard is the technology coordinator at St. Joseph Public Schools. Phyllis consults with small businesses on computerizing business records.
Patricia Donihue - see the School of Theology, 1973.
Class of 1970 Top of page
David Carlisle BA is principal of Riverdale Elementary School. Helen (Boyd) Carlisle BA taught for 15 years and now cares for their granddaughter. They live in Memphis, Tenn.
Steven Cook BA lives in Noblesville, Ind., and is a project manager for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Indianapolis.
David Cooper BA is the director of the Noblesville-Southeastern Public Library in Noblesville, Ind.
Paul Donihue BA, MDiv '73 - see The School of Theology, 1973.
Class of 1971 Top of page
Larry Green BA retired as chaplain for the Illinois Department of Mental Health in 1998. He and his wife, Gini, moved to Anderson to be closer to their children. Larry is a staff chaplain for St. John's Hospital and facilitates spiritual therapy groups at the Anderson Center. They are active at North Anderson Church of God, where Larry is the director of mental health ministry, Gini is the director of the health care ministry and is a parish nurse, and they serve as small group leaders.
Ron Maurer BA, MA '86 teaches at Trevecca Nazarene University and is completing his doctoral dissertation in public administration. Jacque (Hooker) Maurer BA teaches first grade at Bellwood School in Murfreesboro, Tenn. In September she celebrated being cancer-free for two years. The entire family participated in the Nashville Komen Foundation Race for the Cure in November.
Class of 1972 Top of page
Joseph Allison BA is the publishing manager at Evangel Publishing House in Nappanee, Ind. His wife, Judy, is an administrative assistant for Silent Blessings, a ministry to the deaf.
Chuck Bertschman BA and Cheryl (Newberry) Bertschman BA '73 write that their son, Kyle, broke his neck in a swimming accident Aug. 3 and is currently diagnosed as quadriplegic. He spent more than 100 days in Grant Medical Center in Columbus before being transferred to a rehab center at Ohio State University.
Stephen Birch BA is the senior minister at Eastland Church of God in Lexington, Ky. Brenda (Forsberg) Birch BA volunteers at the assisted living facility owned by the church and helps with the children's ministry program. They are building a new home in Richmond, Ky. They have three sons.
Mary-Margaret Byerman Bowles BA is the associate director for student services for the women's external degree program and an adjunct faculty member at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She is the "impresario" of the Bowles Music Palace house concert series, hosting nationally known singer-songwriters. She lives in Terre Haute, Ind.
Craig Frank BA, MDiv '78 - see The School of Theology, 1978.
Mark Guyer BA has written A Concise Guide to Getting Grants for Nonprofit Organizations. He can be reached at guyerma@oplin.lib.oh.us.
Class of 1973 Top of page
Cheryl (Newberry) Bertschman BA - see The College, 1972.
Leatha (Varvel) Frank BA - see The School of Theology, 1978.
Terry (Price) Lawrence BA is the coordinator of communications at Zionsville (Ind.) United Methodist Church. She is working on her doctoral dissertation in curriculum and instruction at Andrews University in Michigan. Marshall Lawrence BA is the executive director for Silent Blessings Deaf Ministry in Indianapolis.
Ernie Peterson BA will travel to Athens, Greece, to interview for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Ernie was a volunteer in Salt Lake City for the Winter Olympics. He completes his 30th year with the Volusia County Property Appraiser's Office in June. And then, he writes, "It's motor home time."
Class of 1974 Top of page
Harold Hough BA is a journalist and defense consultant. He writes, "I do a lot of work for the Christian Broadcasting Network concerning military issues, especially weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East."
Class of 1975 Top of page
Beth (Hogue) Allen BA has taught in Cherokee County schools in Georgia for 26 years.
Connie (Gove) Myers Graham BA retired from teaching elementary school. She remarried in August and moved to Midland, Mich. Her husband, Jerry, is a youth minister at East Ashman Church of God. Connie's first husband, Dale Myers BA, died in 1998. They have two children. Her e-mail address is cmyersgraham@chartermi.net.
Christine (Remole) Hird - see The College, 1976.
Jalene (Pulliam) Jones BA and Bill Jones BA, MDiv '81 live in Lansing, Mich. Bill is the state pastor and overseer for the Church of God in Michigan. Jalene has been a full-time mom and homemaker for the past 19 years. She has homeschooled both of their children; James is 16, and Jaela is a student at AU.
Class of 1976 Top of page
Doug Aumiller BA is an outside claims adjuster for ASU Group. His territory includes the area around Muskegon, Mich. He also does part-time development work for Right to Life in Michigan.
Paula (Turner) Fraley is a family care officer and family support officer with the United States Army. She lives in Florida.
After 25 years in hospital nursing, Eileen (Plourde) Gunkel AS now works in a physician's office. She and her husband moved to Barrington, N.H., to be closer to family. In 2002 they celebrated the birth of their first grandson and their 25th wedding anniversary.
Randy Hird BA is the superintendent of Bismarck-Henning CUSD #1 in Bismarck, Ill. Christine (Remole) Hird '75 is a music teacher at St. Paul Grade School in Danville, Ill. They have three sons.
Debbie (Rower) Kinner BA teaches sixth grade at Lapel Elementary School, and Mike Kinner BA, MDiv '81 works at World Gospel Mission. They have three children.
Class of 1977 Top of page
Ann Gossett Gramlich BA is the children's pastor to 700 children at First Church of God in Vero Beach, Fla. Gary Gramlich BA '89 is a children's and creative ministry consulting specialist for his company, The FUN Group. Ann and Gary travel as youth evangelists Graham Cracker and Jam. They celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this year. They have two children.
Class of 1978 Top of page
Carl Addison BA, MDiv '81 - see The School of Theology, 1981.
Jerry Hickson BA, MDiv '81 - see The School of Theology, 1981.
Pauline (Dearing) Macchiarella ASN worked as a registered nurse for 22 years in the intensive care unit and cardiology. She is retired and enjoys golf, soccer, bowling, yoga and traveling. She and Michael have been married for 21 years. Michael is an anesthesiologist at Grace Hospital in Detroit. They have two sons.
Greg Meyer BA is the vice president of materials and manufacturing at an electronics firm in Normal, Ill. Marsha (Fox) Meyer BA '79 homeschools their two sons. They also own and operate a small candy business called Two-Bit Treats, Inc., with locations in two malls. They invite classmates to write to them at gmeyer@toast.net or 214 Martin St., Normal, IL 61761.
Class of 1979 Top of page
Gary Brummitt BA is station manager for WQME. He writes, "WQME continues to grow at a rate we can just barely keep up with! We have a mobile studio, new remote equipment, and coverage of high school and Anderson University basketball. We stream on the net, so our Web site has the details if anyone out of town wishes to tune in at WQME.com."
Shannon Buehler BA - see The School of Theology, 1987.
Karen (Masters) Hayes - see The College, 1983.
Marsha (Fox) Meyer BA - see The College, 1978.
Bruce Proctor BA, MBA '96 - see The College, 1980.
Class of 1980 Top of page
Cathi (Bliss) Berg BA is enjoying her son's last year of high school. She works part time at her church.
Victoria Sue (Kujawski) Chapman teaches advanced sight-singing and elementary voice from her home. She has a ministry to churches called See & Sing Ministries (www.see-and-sing.com). "I offer affordable music workshops for larger churches, free to churches with under 50 in their congregation," she explains. "So far I am only available locally in Eastern Virginia."
Cynthia (Daughenbaugh) Hoover AS - see The College, 1982.
Cindy Leach BA writes, "Being a single mom to Marisa (7) and Bethany (4) keeps me busy after I work a full day as an operations research scientist at Roadway Express." She also assists with the children's choir at church and plays piano with the orchestra.
D.R. Miller - see The College, 1986.
Kathy (Stoner) Proctor BA and Bruce Proctor BA '79, MBA '96 have three children. Kathy works part time in adult foster care. She has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis but reports that she is doing fine. Bruce works for Great Lakes Printing Solutions. They attend Evangelical Covenant Church and live in Whitehall, Mich.
Sarah Akard Wilson BA announces the birth of Lucille Anna on June 10, 2002. The family lives in Indiana.
Class of 1981 Top of page
Maurice Martineau BA and his wife, Teri, have twin 13-year-old sons. Maurice works in the paper/printing industry, representing International Paper in New Hampshire and Vermont. Teri works in marketing for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont.
Class of 1982 Top of page
Michael Dockter BA and Cathy (Werner) Dockter BA '89 live near Seattle. Michael is an electronics technician for Philips Medical Systems. Cathy is a bookkeeper at a local Christian school. They have three sons and attend Edmonds Church of God.
Philip Gordon BA was transferred to Fort Wayne, Ind., as director of marketing for Superior Essex. The company is based in Manchester, England, where Philip worked as the European sales and marketing manager. He writes, "I now spend quite a bit of time in China, Taiwan and Korea in business development. I've turned into a 'gym rat' and play racquetball about four times a week."
Debba (Blevins) Haupert BA started her own company, BoBella Craft Marketing and Design (on the Web at www.bobella.com). She does marketing, product development, public relations and design for the craft and hobby industry. She has appeared on the HGTV Carol Duvall Show. Three shows will air in the spring. Her husband, Greg, is a creative director for BI Performance Services and writes corporate videos.
Terry Hoover BA and Cynthia (Daughenbaugh) Hoover AS '80 live in Perrysburg, Ohio. Terry is a district sales manager for Garst Seed Company. He was named coach of the year for the Perrysburg girls' softball league. Cindy is a nurse paralegal at the law firm Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick in Toledo, Ohio. They have three daughters.
Nancy (Dunham) Lake AS, BA has moved to 106 Catherine St., Washington, IL 61571. She has been an oncology nurse for 20 years and continues to enjoy it. She and her husband, Bob, have two sons. Nancy writes, "I would love to hear from classmates and friends!"
Robyn (Jeruis) Miller AA, BA '86 - see The College, 1986.
Kay (Yoder) Wilkerson BA will lead a group of 10 students to Africa this summer. They will work with the people of Tanzania.
Class of 1983 Top of page
Lisa (Watkins) Harris BA teaches fifth grade. She and her husband, Vern, adopted a child, Aimee, from China last year. Aimee is now 2 years old.
Dee Jay Hartley BA is director of a full-service accounting firm. Jean (Baird) Hartley BA '84 is a tax accountant for more than 400 ministers. They have three children. They can be reached at djjhart@juno.com.
Jeff Hayes BA teaches in the traditional and online church ministry program at Warner Southern College. He serves on the national steering committee for SHAPE, a program designed to nurture pastoral excellence. He is married to Karen (Masters) Hayes '79.
Joel Kerich BA and Cornelia (Barnette) Kerich BA '63 are serving with Church of God Ministries Global Outreach in Uganda. Joel works with Ugandan pastors in leadership development. Cornelia is the medical services coordinator for the five clinics under the Church of God. They write, "We would love to have any AU alumni group or individual come either for short work camps or longer. There is so much to be done in this developing country - teaching, preaching, child sponsorship, construction, repairs, and on and on." The Kerichs can be reached at kerichx2@infocom.co.ug.
Jennifer (Hughes) Lewis BA is the ministry development staff assistant at the North Indiana Conference office of the United Methodist Church. She teaches an adult Sunday school class and sings on the praise team. Her husband is the lead pastor for First United Methodist Church of Gas City, Ind. They live in Gas City with their daughter, Sarah.
Michelle (Maxson) Luzius is a dental assistant in Battle Creek, Mich. "I still enjoy music and theater, and try to do at least one show a year for our Encore Theater Troop," she writes. Michelle is a children's music leader at her church. She lives in Battle Creek with her husband, Rick, and their dog, cat and goldfish.
Dean May BA is the program director of social work at Western Kentucky University. He and his wife, Laura, live in Bowling Green with their two daughters. "My biggest task these days relates to our attempts at WKU to create a graduate degree in social work," Dean writes.
Class of 1984 Top of page
Becky (Murphy) Cantrell BA is staying home to raise her children. She is active in the Republican Party in Wilson County, Tenn. "I'm the wife of Grand Old Opry announcer and Sirius Satelite Radio announcer, Kyle Cantrell, and am a Pampered Chef consultant," she adds.
Jeff Clendenin BA continues his regular IT management job with Computer Sciences Corporation and serves as a pastoral intern at the Vineyard Church of Columbus, Ohio.
Eddie Cumberbatch BA teaches math and physics at St. Mary's College, an all-boys high school in Port of Spain, Trinidad. He is involved in the school's music program, conducting the choirs and assisting in vocal coaching. "Outside of school, I have been involved in many musical productions, operas, recitals and concerts in Trinidad and Tobago as well as other Caribbean Islands, the United States, Canada and Germany," he writes. He married Rhonda Nelson in 1999. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Elysia Rae.
Jayne Habegger BA left her retail job and is taking graduate courses, teaching ABLE/GED classes, substitute teaching in local schools and participating in her church. She also started selling CUTCO last summer. She lives in Ohio.
Jean (Baird) Hartley BA - see The College, 1983.
Anne (Lawrence) Howard AA, BA received her master's degree in curriculum and teacher leadership with gifted emphasis from Miami University in August. She began a new job as the gifted intervention specialist for Edgewood City Schools in Trenton, Ohio. Her husband, Greg, is a chemical engineer and sales rep for ONDEO Nalco.
John Kane BA is a CPA in Anderson, Ind., with Thomas, Kane, May & Co., LLC. His wife, Susan, is a secretary at East Side Church of God. They have three children.
Class of 1985 Top of page
Robert Buehler BA, MA '87 - see The School of Theology, 1987.
Sally (Reynolds) Ferguson BA - see The School of Theology, 1992.
Diana Focht BA works on the road as an on-the-job training assessor for Applied Interactive Systems, Inc., in Renton, Wash. She is also working toward a career as a professional tour director.
Christina Jackson BA works for Boston-based Aquent, a global creative services firm. Her job includes working with associations, educational institutions and businesses worldwide to co-develop and deliver information, tools, professional resources, and career advancement opportunities to design professionals. During her 17-year career, she has won several awards, including a Clio and the Nashville Diamond Addy award.
Mike Schwartz BA, MDiv '90 - see The School of Theology, 1990.
Class of 1986 Top of page
Steven Craft is the director of a learning center for Office Depot in Liberty, Mo. He teaches computer classes four days a week and is involved in technology purchases for his region. His wife, Melinda, is a systems administrator for First American Financial in Kansas City, Mo. They have two sons.
Lisa (Biggs) Crum BA lives in Lexington, Ky. She and her husband have one son and are in the process of adopting their foster daughter.
Chadi Melki BA writes, "After a 10-year building period, we moved into our new quarters for Cedar Home, a Church of God home for girls in Lebanon." Chadi is the director of the home. He is the general commissioner for the Lebanese Unionist Scouts, also a Church of God organization.
Robyn (Jeruis) Miller AA '82, BA teaches fourth grade in New Castle, Ind. D.R. Miller '80 is a financial analyst for Electronic Data Systems at the Rolls Royce account in Indianapolis. They live in Pendleton, Ind., with their two daughters.
Class of 1987 Top of page
Aleq Boyle AA was featured in the Chattanooga News Free Press for his work with an educational financial program for teens and young adults. The program is sponsored by his employer, Capital Group. Aleq is building a house in the Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., area.
Martha (Madea) Brittain BA and her husband, Russ, announce the birth of Reece Logan, on Oct. 23, 2002. Reece has two older brothers who "enjoy their new brother and love helping Mom and Dad when they can," Martha writes. "There is never a dull moment in our family."
Douglas Elliott BA and his wife, Tracy, live in Birmingham, Ala. He is the minister of music and worship at First Church of the Nazarene in Birmingham. Tracy teaches at Dawson Memorial Christian Schools. They have one son.
Roy Ferguson BA, MDiv '92 - see The School of Theology, 1992.
Christine Schaub BA is a freelance writer based in Nashville, Tenn. "I write corporate communications for political campaigns and the healthcare, real estate, agriculture, insurance and entertainment industries," she writes. "I also teach piano to 11 students, ranging in age from 6 to 54."
Class of 1988 Top of page
Amy Smith Barnhart is a stay-at-home mom with her 2-year-old son. She hopes to return to school this year to earn a degree in early childhood education. Her husband graduates from law school at the University of Houston in May.
Trisha (Baker) Leek works part time as an accountant. Her husband is associate minister at Northwood Presbyterian Church in Clearwater, Fla. They have two children. Her e-mail address is trisha54@yahoo.com.
Art Sims BA works in downtown Indianapolis for Parisian Department Store. He and his wife, Bonnie, have two children. His e-mail address is lauranathaniel@msn.com.
Class of 1989 Top of page
Cathy (Werner) Dockter BA - see The College, 1982.
Tony Downey BA and Melissa (McClain) Downey BA '91 moved to Ashland, Ky., in August. Tony is a childcare worker for Ramey Estep Homes in Boyd County, Ky. Melissa is a stay-at-home mom. They have three children.
Gary Gramlich BA - see The College, 1977.
Beth Hopkins BA lives in Jacksonville, Fla. She works as an acupuncture physician in a holistic health care practice, The Center for Natural Health, which she owns with her fiancé. She studies music at the University of North Florida.
Gregory Lee BA is the career-based intervention coordinator at Dublin Scioto High School in Dublin, Ohio. He is the head coach for the girls' cross country and track teams.
Deborah (Zarka) Miller BA teaches creative writing at AU. Troy Miller BA, MBA '99 is the COO for Cardinal Health System's HealthStrategies and HomeCare divisions in Muncie, Ind. They live in Anderson with their three children.
Wendy Walter-Bailey BA graduated from Indiana University's W.W. Wright School of Education with a doctorate in curriculum studies. She and Scott Bailey BA '90 live in Appleton, Wis., with their three children. Wendy is an assistant professor of education at Lawrence University. Scott is a contract physical therapist for Team Rehab, Inc.
Class of 1990 Top of page
Scott Bailey BA - see The College, 1989.
William DeYoung BA is a project manager in the programming area for Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield. Cheryl (Cummins) DeYoung BA '91 is pursuing ordination by the Church of God in Arkansas as a youth minister and is the associate pastor at New Song Community Church. They have two children.
Brian Gust BA and Pam (Goins) Gust BA announce the birth of Brayton Lee on Sept. 7, 2002. Miranda, 2, loves her new brother. The family lives in Pendleton, Ind.
Roger Hamilton BA is senior pastor at Pennway Church of God in Lansing, Mich. He and his wife, Terri, have three children. Terri is a manager at a JCPenney Hair Salon. His e-mail address is roger@pennway.com.
Jerry Janowski and Jill (Phelps) Janowski moved to Memphis, Tenn. Jerry is the assistant general manager of Information Radio Network and IRN News (www.inforadionet.com). Jill homeschools their three children.
Diana (McKinney) King BA and her husband, Dale, celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary in November. Diana is a stay-at-home mom with their two daughters. They live in Noblesville, Ind. Friends may e-mail Diana at dianasking@insightbb.com.
Kyle Lewis BA remarried and adopted his wife's son. Kyle develops educational software for FSCreations and runs a business (www.dwmo.com) creating Web sites and other electronic media. "I also have a personal Web site with pictures and other useless information at www.thekman.com."
Class of 1991 Top of page
Cheryl (Cummins) DeYoung BA - see The College, 1990.
Melissa (McClain) Downey BA - see The College, 1989.
Rod Fogle BA began a new job as accounts receivable analyst with Simon Property Group. He also plays guitar in two bands. Robin (Hamilton) Fogle BA keeps busy with their two sons and freelance writing for Christian products. They are active at East Side Church of God in Anderson, Ind.
Heather (Wainman) Gordon - see The College, 1992.
Dawn (Lindsey) Hess BA and her husband, Rick, traveled to Nicaragua twice on medical mission trips. They hope to participate in a mission trip to Kenya this summer. They live in Atlanta. "If there are AU alums in the area, I'd love to hear from them!" Her e-mail address is rdhess@bigzoo.net.
Christine Honse Martin BA and her husband, Patrick, announce the birth of Rachel Christine, on Sept. 17, 2002. Christine writes, "Her 2-year-old brother, Sean, calls her 'princess' and loves her as much as the rest of us."
Melissa Senseman-Pratt BA and her husband, Thomas, announce the birth of their second child, Joshua Dale, on March 19, 2002. Melissa is pursuing a doctorate in worship studies. Thomas is a life coach and executive director of One Hope Christian Counseling in the greater Cincinnati area.
Class of 1992 Top of page
David Anderson BA was promoted to manager of global sales for S1 Corporation. He is responsible for the sales organization covering the top 100 companies in the automotive and financial sectors. Maria (Mason) Anderson BA '95 is a stay-at-home mom with their two children.
Todd Best BA completed his master's degree in religion at the University of Florida. He hopes to begin a doctoral program in philosophy in the fall.
Dana (Sander) Caylor BA opened a practice with Northside Family Care in Indianapolis. She and Bart Caylor BA live in Pendleton, Ind., with their two sons.
Keith Gordon BA is currently a technical marketing manager for the Indianapolis software company Aprimo, Inc. Heather (Wainman) Gordon '91 is a stay-at-home-mom with their two boys. They plan to move to North Carolina this summer.
Jana (Patrick) Hall BA and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Collin Andrew on Nov. 13, 2002.
Scott Humerickhouse BA works at Conseco. He and his wife, Jenny, have three children.
Jenny (Alwine) Kline BA is the financial manager at First Baptist Church in Elkhart, Ind. Her husband, Jim, is a CPA with a public accounting firm in Elkhart.
Darren Minnich BA and Lisa (Cross) Minnich BA announce the birth of their third child, Alea Nicole, on Aug. 21, 2002. Darren has a private optometry practice with offices in Nappanee and South Bend, Ind. He joined a mission trip to Haiti and examined more than 1,100 people in four days.
Gina (Meyer) Norr BA and her husband, Kent, announce the birth of their second son, Isaac Elliot, on May 10, 2002.
Craig Paul BA and Laura (Davis) Paul BSN '94 live in San Marcos, Texas. They work at San Marcos Baptist Academy, a Christian boarding and day school. Craig is the campus minister/Bible teacher. Laura is a dorm director. She still practices nursing to keep her license current. They have three children.
Melody (Stanton) Wynalda and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of Nicolas Anthony on Oct. 16, 2001. "Nicolas was five weeks premature but is doing great now," April writes. She left her job as a center director for Head Start to stay home with Nicolas. The family lives in Indianapolis.
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Curtis Blalock BA is completing master's degrees in pastoral counseling/spiritual care and social work at Fordham University.
Scott Christophel BA and Leesa (Bedwell) Christophel BA live in Fishers, Ind. Scott is a specialty sales rep with the biotech company Cephalon. They have two sons and attend Geist Community Baptist Church. They would love to hear from friends at scottandleesa@hotmail.com.
Chad Hayward BA was named to the All-American Team of the American Funds Group of mutual funds. He is an investment representative with Edward Jones in Noblesville, Ind.
Michael Jenkins BA and Sheri (Yerkes) Jenkins live in Columbus, Ohio. Sheri is a nurse. Michael recruits accounting and finance professionals for an international firm.
Kim (Graves) Schuessler BA is a minister of youth and Christian education at Meridian Church of God on the south side of Indianapolis. Her husband, Kevin, is the band director at Center Grove High School. They have two children. Kim would love to hear from friends at ks1010886@onemain.com.
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Christine Broesamle is studying for a master's degree in systematic theology at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada.
Renee Burchett BSN is the associate administrator at Methodist Hospital.
Joel Dennison and his wife, Debi, welcomed a daughter, Katherine Jewell, on Feb. 16, 2002.
Chip Inks BA and Amy (Hyslip) Inks BA '97 live in Hilliard, Ohio. Amy completed her master's degree and continues to teach first grade at Columbus Public Schools. Chip is an assistant golf professional at the country club at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. He is working toward PGA membership to become head golf professional. They can be reached at Chiptccpro@aol.com or acrombie876@aol.com.
Shanna (Westfall) McCracken BA - see The College, 1995.
Frank Merckx is the director of residence life at Drew University in Madison, N.J. He previously served President George W. Bush as a presidential management intern assigned to the Office of Naval Research.
Laura (Davis) Paul BSN - see The College, 1992.
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Maria (Mason) Anderson BA - see The College, 1992.
Bill Banks BA married Patricia Lozano on Nov. 2, 2002. They live in Middletown, Ohio, where Bill works as a consumer products specialist at Crystal Creative Products.
Janette (Hostetler) Brown BA and her husband, Matt, welcomed their third child, Zane Matthew, born June 26, 2002. The family lives in the Minneapolis area.
Brian Catlin BA and Laura Catlin BA have four children. Laura is a stay-at-home mom and homeschools their kids. Brian works in pest control. "We would love to hear from fellow alumni," Laura writes. Their e-mail address is l-b.catlin@juno.com.
Aaron Housholder BA and Suahil (Scott) Housholder BA '98 live in the Cayman Islands. Aaron is self-employed and teaches English at the International College of the Cayman Islands. Suahil is a financial controller for Bank Vontobel Cayman, a subsidiary of Bank Vontobel AG, Zurich. They plan to move to Anderson, Ind., this year.
Matthew Kutz BA is on the faculty at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where he is the co-coordinator of athletic training education and director of the human performance lab.
Kurt McCracken BA and Shanna (Westfall) McCracken BA '94 announce the birth of Eliana Skyler on Sept. 3, 2002. Kurt is a category management manager for Kellogg's. They live in Arkansas.
Susan (Berry) McVay BA and her husband, Curtis, announce the birth of Conner Thomas on Feb. 19, 2002. Susan writes, "Marlowe, 4, is a wonderful big sister!"
Jamie (Avant) Meyer BA lives in Tampa, Fla., with her husband, Brandt. She completed a master's degree in school psychology at the University of South Florida. She is the director of education and literacy services for Metropolitan Ministries, the bay area's largest homeless shelter for single men, women and families.
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Ada Cissna BA married Casey Pollock on Sept., 22, 2001. Alumni in the wedding included Amanda Ridlen '95, Carrie Leffingwell '97 and Ryan Kamper BA '00. Ada is the daughter of Connie (Dennis) Cissna '78 and Bill Cissna MMin '77.
Angela Helvey BA teaches at Sand Creek Intermediate. She coaches junior high volleyball and track and sixth grade basketball.
Larissa Hittle received a bachelor's degree in business and organizational management from Bethel College in May. She works for AmeriCorps/South Bend as a coordinator for the CommUnity Religious Effort and A Community of Difference. She coordinates diversity training with various agencies and groups.
Rebecca (Myers) Hollenbaugh BSN is working on a master's degree in the family practice nurse practitioner program at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Ind. She hopes to graduate in May 2004.
Lynelle Johnson BA lives in New York City and performs with off-Broadway musical theatre companies. She sang in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players.
Carrie (Kall) Koors BA and her husband, Ryan, announce the birth of Bradden Ryan on June 28, 2002. The family lives in Springboro, Ohio. Carrie is a financial planner for NCR Corporation in Dayton, and Ryan is a financial planner for Johnson & Johnson in Cincinnati.
Elizabeth Norton married Jace Turnbull on Nov. 3, 2002. They live in Florence, Ky.
Becky (Weis) Ousley BA - see The College, 1997.
Bruce Proctor BA '79, MBA - see The College, 1980.
Ann Wittenbach BA married Gregory Ehlert on July 14, 2002. They live in Rochester, Mich. Ann is the coordinator of advertising for Motor Magazine. Greg is starting a retail garden center.
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Aaron Blessing BA is a graduate student in sport psychology at Ball State University. He is head varsity coach for the girl's soccer program at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, club soccer coach with Carmel United Soccer Club and on the coaching staff of Indiana Olympic Development. Angela (Duran) Blessing BA '98 teaches at Towne Meadow Elementary for Carmel Clay Schools and is working on a master's degree in administration at Butler University.
Matt Carpenter BA and his wife, Julie, announce the birth of Esther Ruth. Matt is a network/security consultant for Alticor and teaches at a technical college.
Kelli (Webster) Escamilla BA and her husband, Luis, announce the birth of Austin Luis on June 18, 2002. Luis delivered Austin in the car on the way to the hospital.
Amy (Hyslip) Inks BA - see The College, 1994.
Karen (LaBruyere) Isaacs BA and Michael Isaacs MA '02 announce the birth of Jacob Henry on Oct. 2, 2002. He is the grandson of AU alum Larry LaBruyere BA '70. Karen and Michael are missionaries in Zambia. They offer leadership development and training to local pastors. To be added to their prayer partners e-mail list, write to them at flying_i@hotmail.com.
Brian Klein BA is a programmer analyst for Liberty Mutual Insurance in Indianapolis. His wife, Maria, is a project administrator for the Indiana Youth Institute.
Julie (Seevers) Kurfis BA and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of Allison Jane on July 7, 2002. Julie writes, "I would love to hear from my AU friends at ejkurfis@sbcglobal.net."
Joy May BA married Steven Sherman on Dec. 14, 2002. Alumni in the wedding included Ann Brandon MTS '02, Niki (Carlisle) Christiansen BA '98, vocalists James H. May BA '74 and Angela (May) Roehrenbeck '90. The Rev. Dr. Frank Poncé and the Rev. Dr. David Markle BA '75, MDiv '81 officiated. Joy will finish her seminary degree in May, and Steve works for Church of God Ministries. They live at 1403 E. 10th St., Anderson, IN 46012.
Diana (Walthour) McEvoy BA and her husband, Bruce, announce the birth of their second child, Sarah Joy, on Nov. 13, 2002. Diana is a stay-at-home mom and Bruce pastors at First Baptist Church in Geneva, Ill.
Brian McGuire BA received a master's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He lives in Memphis, Tenn., and works with an orthopedics company with sales and market responsibilities in Japan.
Kimber Napierskie BA married Brandon Roach on Nov. 17, 2001. Alumni in the wedding included Stephanie Renner BA and Sarah (Patrick) Van Drunen BA '96. They live in San Diego. Kimber is a marriage and family therapist. Brandon is a Navy S.E.A.L. Friends may e-mail Kimber at kimberroach@msn.com.
Chris Ousley BA is a loan officer with Beacon Credit Union. Becky (Weis) Ousley BA '96 is a CPA for Comerford and Company. They live in Peru, Ind.
Corey Pennington BA married Sarah Jeske on June 23, 2001. They live in McCordsville, Ind. Corey teaches second grade for Indianapolis Public Schools, and Sarah teaches art at St. Matthew's Catholic School.
Rachel (Rodgers) Romine BA and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Eli O'Neal on June 3, 2002.
Michael Roberts BA and Nicole (Dunn) Roberts BA announce the birth of Austin Charles on Oct. 11, 2002. Michael is a second-year resident in internal medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Charles Sharrard MBA was selected by Indianapolis Public Schools to participate in the Transition to Teaching Program at Ball State University.
Lesley Weaver BSN married Jim Hoyman on Sept. 28, 2002. Alumni in the wedding included Eric Weaver BA '94, Kara (Weaver) Goldman BA '93, Thom Hoyman BA '96, Kate (Knudson) Hoyman BA, Sara (Cramer) Fowler BA, Julie (Steininger) Smith BA, Nicole (Greenawalt) Berkey BA and Megan Riordan BA '98. Lesley and Jim live in Hanau, Germany, where Jim is an engineer officer in the U.S. Army.
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Angela (Duran) Blessing BA - see The College, 1997.
Paula Dieterlen BA married Harold Hart on Nov. 9, 2002. Alumni in the wedding included Kattie (Grenz) Baney '95. Harold is a professional land surveyor and engineer. Paula is a credentialing coordinator at the University of Louisville Hospital. Their address is 958 Water St., Charlestown, IN 47111.
Jennifer Eastman BA lives in Sarasota, Fla. She teaches seventh grade geography and coaches girls' tennis at Venice Middle School.
Will Hart BA and Cassie (Hoots) Hart BSN '01 live in Colorado Springs, Colo. Will teaches sixth grade math, and Cassie is an ER nurse.
Suahil (Scott) Housholder BA - see The College, 1995.
Adela (Hartsough) Hufford BA and her husband, Kyle, purchased a house in Marion, Ind. Their new address is 3604 S. Selby, Marion, IN 46953. Adela is the director of student activities at Indiana Wesleyan University, and Kyle is the director of communications at Hanfield United Methodist Church. Adela's e-mail address is adelahufford@hotmail.com.
Lanette Shaebrae Jackson BA is a youth director in West Philadelphia and also works with Mission Year, an organization that places young people in the inner-city to serve and work alongside a local church.
Larry Muffett MBA is a senior consultant for CJW Consulting, computer consultants for non-profit organizations nationwide.
Kyle Noone BA was appointed to the Elwood (Ind.) City Council. He is also the director of weights and measures for Madison County.
Tim Poncé BA and Jennifer (Stershic) Poncé BSN live in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with their son, David. Tim enjoys his job with the U.S. State Department. They will be posted in Abu Dhabi for two years.
Rebecca White Rutherford BA is studying for her master's degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky., and working on her deacon's orders for the United Methodist Church.
Susan Swaim married Cory Gardner on Sept. 14, 2002. They live in Fishers, Ind. Friends may e-mail them at susan_gardner@conseco.com.
Amber Webnar BSN married Todd Noggle on Sept. 14, 2002. Alumni in the wedding included Jennifer (Nelson) Wiard BA, Brian Wiard BA and Lori (Linville) Zwirn BA '97. Amber is an RN in an OB/GYN clinic. Todd is a clinical therapist and running a day treatment program for adolescents.
Jeanne (Nuckles) Wiard BA and Jason Wiard BA '99 moved to Michigan, where Jason was offered an accounting job with the state. Their new address is 9291 Woodside Trail, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 or jeawiard@yahoo.com.
Brian Williams BA is the assistant administrator at Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Inc.
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Christie Alstott - see The College, 2000.
Alicia (Merrill) Allamena BA handles the marketing and accessories division for High Concrete, a precast concrete manufacturer. She lives in Lancaster, Pa., with her husband, Titus, and daughter. Friends may e-mail her at AAllamena@high.net.
Carey Blasko BA is a legal assistant at Riley, Bennett & Egloff, LLC, in Indianapolis. She also dances professionally for the arena football team Indiana Firebirds' Fabulous Flames.
Jeff Donihue BA married Jennifer Wilkerson on Nov. 16, 2002. Alumni in the wedding included Andrew Waite BA, Christy (Waite) Sparks BA '01 and Adam Waite. Jeff and Jennifer live in Indiana.
Jim Feirtag BA - see The College, 2000.
Janelle (Bates) Kincheloe BA and her husband, Karl, announce the birth of Clayton Richard on Jan. 7, 2002.
Lisa Lamb BA married Barry Felix on July 27, 2002. Lisa has a 9-year-old stepson. The family lives in Indiana.
Todd Likens BA and Katie (Lundblad) Likens BA '01 live in Indianapolis. Todd is a corporate account manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Katie is a mentor for mentally challenged adults at Noble of Indiana.
Chris Ludden BA was laid-off from BitWise solutions in May and spent last summer freelancing under the name Giant Turtle Productions. He was hired by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis in September.
Troy Miller BA '89, MBA - see The College, 1989.
Erin Mobley BA married Jason Thompson on Oct. 26, 2002. Alumni in the wedding included Laura Perry BA, Carey Blasko BA, Cara Holm BA, Lucy Banker '97 and Reagen (Colby) Brown BA.
Jennifer Pauter BA was named the 2002 Employee of the Year for the advertising and marketing communications agency Campbell-Ewald for her exemplary leadership and exceptional service. She lives in Dearborn, Mich.
Jodie Peyton BA has published a book chronicling her experience of adopting a child from Russia. For more information or to order her book, visit her Web site at www.JodiePeyton.com.
Jason Wiard BA - see The College, 1998.
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Diane Curtis BS attained the designation of Certified Mail Manager from the International Publishing Management Association. She is the manager of the Printing and Mail Center at AU.
Tera Dyson BA is pursuing a master's degree in counseling, with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy, from Indiana Wesleyan University. She lives in Anderson.
Julia (Madeja) Feirtag BA and Jim Feirtag BA '99 announce the birth of Abigail Grace on July 7, 2002. Jim has been ordained by the Church of God and is an associate pastor of Christian Congregation Church in Alexandria, Ind. Julia teaches language arts at Wilson Middle School in Muncie, Ind. Friends may e-mail them at jfeirtag@muncie.k12.in.us.
Julie Harness BA received her first permanent contract with Eastwood Elementary in New Castle, Ind. She teaches fifth and sixth grades.
Jon Hinkle BA is a software developer for Autobase in Fishers, Ind. Jocelyn (McCamey) Hinkle is the program director for Teen Challenge. Jon and Jocelyn also lead a Life/Cell group in their home for their church.
Cassie (Douglas) Kirkpatrick BA and her husband, James, announce the birth of their first child, David Douglas, on Aug. 13, 2002. David is the grandson of Rex Douglas '72 and Becki (Newell) Douglas BA '71, and the great-grandson of Arlo Newell BA '50 and Helen (Jones) Newell MRE '81.
Bill Lee BA married Christie Alstott '99 on Aug. 18, 2001. Alumni in the wedding included Erin Gallagher BA '99, Shelly Young BA '99, Chandra (Barkes) Ostrognai BA '99, Stephany (Mercer) Parente '98, Josh Lee BA '97, Matt Lee '99, Jason Yockey BSN, Brian Ray BA, Myles Cavell BA, Jon Hayhurst BA '02 and Jennifer Cavell BA.
Anna Marie (Stiver) Lockhart - see The College, 2001.
Ryan Mull BA and Amanda (Mackey) Mull moved to a six-acre farm in the Wabash, Ind., area. Ryan was promoted to local manager for customer operations with Verizon Communications.
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Julie Barr BA is working with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She completed her certificate in applied linguistics in May. She left for Asia in January to conduct a language survey.
Patrick Bergquist BA is studying at Northern Theological Seminary in Chicago and is the associate pastor of families at Moraine Valley Community Church in South Chicago.
Breea Burtch BA is a freelance foley artist. She writes, "Two of the 11 films I have worked on are due out this year. I also work at a DVD production company where the supplemental features for DVDs, such as Monsters Inc. and Lord of the Rings, are created."
Steven Davis BA is halfway through law school. He and Sara (Graber) Davis BA live in Bloomington, Ind.
Kelley Guth works for Shepard Insur-ance in Carmel, Ind., where she uses her knowledge of Spanish for the employee benefits and commercial sides of the company.
Cassie (Hoots) Hart BSN - see The College, 1998.
Brandon Kuhl BA joined the Peace Corps and is a volunteer in Niger, West Africa. He is involved in natural resources work and improving food security for the people in his area. "I live in Nyoumay KaGourou, a village of about 500 Zarma people, and speak the local language," Brandon writes. "Harikanasou, a larger village 11 kilometers to the north of mine is the site of the last population of wild giraffes in the world to live in an unprotected park range. The Peace Corps stopped doing full-time giraffe research a few years ago, but I hope to pick up where they left off, working with a local organization that is getting off the ground."
Katie (Lundblad) Likens BA - see The College, 1999.
Andy Lockhart BA is an account executive at SAS Institute. He manages the enterprise software relationship with the major U.S. automakers. He also owns an information consulting business specializing in competitive intelligence. He and Anna Marie (Stiver) Lockhart '00 live in Cary, N.C.
Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin BA is pursuing a music career in ministry through worship, performance and songwriting. She is in a group with her husband, drummer Jeff McLaughlin BA '00. They performed 80 dates last year all over the country. Last year she released her debut album, So Many Reasons. For more information, visit her Web site at www.sarahscharbrough.com. She also works at AU leading and coordinating worship for chapel services and works part-time with a young adults ministry at First Church of God in Muncie, Ind.
Melissa Niccum BA lives in Denver. She teaches third grade in Littleton, Colo.
Shannon (Hall) Salmon BA announces the birth of Jacie May on Dec. 6, 2002.
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Melissa Briski BA teaches fourth grade at Chapelwood Elementary in Indianapolis. "I have a wonderful group of students who make coming to work each day very interesting," she writes. "I'd love to hear from my friends." Her e-mail address is MKB1998@aol.com.
Ryan Carrell BA married Jill (Voras) Carrell BA Aug. 10, 2002. They live in Centerville, Ohio. Ryan is the worship pastor at Centerville Christian Fellowship, a Church of God congregation.
Mark Erwin BA is a computer technician for The Eye Center Group in Muncie, Ind., maintaining all of the company's computers across the state and in western Ohio. He plays trumpet in the Alexandria Community Band and in the Community Band's jazz band. He lives in Alexandria, Ind.
Stephanie Frambes MBA married Jeff David on Aug. 10, 2002. Jamie Buntin MBA was a bridesmaid. Stephanie is the director of human resources for Levinson Restaurant Corporation, the Indiana franchisee of T.G.I. Friday's.
Cara (Roberson) Hargett BA and Mitch Hargett BA live in Greenwood, Ind. Cara is a social worker at a nursing home in Indianapolis and Mitch is a manager-in-training at Menards.
Jason Kolkmeier BA is in the physician assistant program at Butler University and works part time in the emergency department at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis.
Monica Mroz BA is a reservoir engineering technician for Chesapeake Energy in Oklahoma City. "Being away from my family in New York and friends from AU has been a challenge, but I have been reminded of how much God blesses your efforts when you step purposefully out of your comfort zone," she writes. She attends Crossings Community Church and mentors a group of ninth-grade girls.
Jessica Schmidt BA married Jason Gebbink on Sept. 28, 2002. Alumni in the wedding included Cara (Roberson) Hargett BA, Celise Baker BA and Renee (McCafferty) Matthews, as well as students Heather Dollens and Robby Hampton.
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1956 - Jim Sharp BA '52, MDiv and Dorothy (Hardin) Sharp BS '54 are enjoying their retirement in Knoxville, Tenn., where Dorothy can be near her 94-year-old mother. They are active in the First Church of God. Dorothy is the adult coordinator for Christian education activities. Jim teaches Sunday school and is congregational vice chairman and church council chairman.
1958 - David Cox BA '55, MDiv retired as senior pastor at The Church of the Crossing in Indianapolis after 28 years.
1969 - Tom Snyder BA '66, MRE - see The College, 1964.
1973 - Paul Donihue BA '70, MDiv and Patricia Donihue '69 live in Wooster, Ohio. Paul is a regional sales manager for American Cemetery Services. In 2001, he co-founded the non-profit organization Asia's Hope. The group, in cooperation with New Life Missions of Cambodia, started a Christian orphanage and a center for Christian students going to universities in Cambodia. Paul will make his fourth trip to Cambodia in June. For information about Asia's Hope, contact Paul at pedpad98@neobright.net.
1978 - Craig Frank BA '72, MDiv pastors at Huber Heights Church of God in the Dayton, Ohio, area, and serves part time with Ohio Ministries of the Church of God as coordinator of clergy health and growth. Leatha (Varvel) Frank BA '73 teaches at Salem Christian Academy.
1981 - Carl Addison BA '78, MDiv is the senior pastor at Tanner Street Church of God in Sikeston, Mo. He is pursing a doctorate in ministry at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. He and his wife, Valerie, have three children.
Jerry Hickson BA '78, MDiv is the assistant professor of Christian ministries at Warner Pacific College in Portland, Ore.
Bill Jones BA '75, MDiv - see The College, 1975.
Mike Kinner BA 76, MDiv - see The College, 1976.
1983 - John L. Crose MDiv retired after 33 years in environmental biology and 21 years as a police chaplain.
1984 - Mary Ann (Hinkle) Grater BS '55, MRE - see The College, 1957.
1986 - Ron Maurer BA '71, MA - see The College, 1971.
Rick McClain MDiv completed requirements for a doctorate in ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.
1987 - Robert Buehler BA '85, MA pastors Marbury Church of God. He sings with the local community choir and is active in the CDP District of the Church of God, serving on the District Ministries Council. Shannon Buehler BA '79 teaches music and French at St. Mary Star of the Sea School in Indian Head, Md. She directs the sanctuary choir and is active with the local and district Women of the Church of God. They have four sons.
Dave Collett MDiv is pastor at Inter-Community Church of God in Covina, Calif. "We have a unique church with cooperative congregations of English and deaf," he writes. "We share all facilities and have a single board with both deaf and hearing members."
Dale Fontenot MDiv pastors the New Life Church of God in Palmetto, La., and is director of the church's community youth program, Project H.O.P.E. He serves on the Ministries Council for Church of God Ministries.
1990 - Mike Schwartz BA '85, MDiv and his wife, Janice, live in Anderson, Ind. He is an associate pastor for adult discipleship and education for North Anderson Church of God.
1992 - Roy Ferguson BA '87, MDiv and Sally (Reynolds) Ferguson BA '85 live in Jamestown, N.Y. Roy pastors the Busti Church of God. Sally is a freelance writer. They have two children.
2002 - Michael Isaacs MA - see The College, 1997.
