Class Notes
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Class of 1936 Top of page
Clair Shultz BA, BTh '39 and Retha (Mills) Shultz BA '37 celebrated their 90th birthdays this year. In December they moved into an assisted living facility in Anderson, Ind. Together they completed an autobiography, Wonders in the Deep. The book can be purchased through Warner Press by calling (800) 741-7721 ext. 3016 or by e-mailing wporders@warnerpress.org.
Class of 1937 Top of page
Helen Mathews LaBar BA is 92 years old and living in Michigan. She remains active by leading weekly Bible studies, teaching rug-making classes and making many wool rugs herself. She and her late husband, William LaBar '36, spent many years in northern Wisconsin, where they raised four sons and Helen taught English and math.
Retha (Mills) Shultz BA - see The College, 1936.
Class of 1940 Top of page
Joyce (Fetherolf) Sandage volunteers as a mentor, cheerleader and all-school grandmother for McClernand Elementary School in Springfield, Ill. She began volunteering at the school in 1950 when her children started kindergarten. She has been at the school in some capacity ever since. She is now a clerical assistant - grading and copying papers for teachers, checking in visitors and keeping track of tardy students. The Illinois State Journal-Register published an article about Joyce's work in their March 17 issue.
Class of 1945 Top of page
Leslie Decker BS, BTh was awarded an honorary co-chair position on the national Business Advisory Council in February. He received the award from Majority Leader and Texas Congressman Tom DeLay.
Class of 1949 Top of page
Richard Swank BS, BTh '50 spends his summers in Edmonds, Wash., where he enjoys gardening, entertaining and visiting. He spends his winters at Genesis Pointe, Lake Wales, Fla. His wife, Mary Martha (Youngblood) Swank, died suddenly March 16, 2002, while they were visiting their son, Sheldon Swank BA '78. "Although it was a devastating blow and life will never be the same again without her, my family and I are so thankful she never had to spend one day in the hospital or months or years in a nursing home," Richard writes. "With the wonderful support of God, family and friends, I am surviving. Life is still meaningful for me, and I have much I hope to accomplish in the allotted time ahead."
Class of 1950 Top of page
William Neece BA and his wife, Leta, are retired, but they remain active in their ministry, traveling to evangelistic meetings across the country. They celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary this summer.
Class of 1955 Top of page
Dick Kortokrax BS has won more basketball games than any other Ohio coach in the state's history. Dick has coached for 43 years. He set the record with his 696th win this past season when the Kalida Wildcats beat Allen East High School.
Pat Adair Reinholz BA and her husband, Carl, live in Tulsa, Okla. They are active in Red Fork Church of God. They have two children and four grandchildren. Since retiring in 1998, Pat and Carl have traveled to 24 states.
Class of 1956 Top of page
Lillian (Kitchen) Black completed eight years as a volunteer missionary for JAARS, Inc., on Jan. 6. JAARS is an arm of Wycliffe Bible Translators. "We have 3,000 more languages to translate and hope to have them all started by 2025," Lillian writes.
Class of 1957 Top of page
Donald Francis BA lives in the Salt Lake City area. He is retired from the trucking industry. He would love to hear from friends. His e-mail address is Dontara@aol.com.
Mark Stewart works in real estate. He would enjoy hearing from classmates. His e-mail address is marklstew@att.net.
Class of 1958 Top of page
Martin Stillings BA retired from the Department of Rehabilitation Services for the state of Arkansas. He cared for his parents until their deaths. Now he and his wife, Barbara, plan to spend their time traveling in their R.V. and visiting their grandchildren.
Bette (Davey) Strombeck and Rick Strombeck BS '63 are missionaries in Kiev, Ukraine, with Koinonia Min-istries. For more than 20 years, they worked to establish congregations in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. They have been working in Ukraine since 1991. They also minister in Russia, Lithuania and Poland.
Class of 1959 Top of page
Gail (Lacy) Trammell retired last year after teaching for 30 years. She now works for Indiana University at Kokomo supervising student teachers.
Class of 1961 Top of page
Velma Kay (Hoover) Sanders BS teaches math, art and health to fifth and sixth grade students at Karnack Elementary School in rural east Texas. James E. Sanders BS '63 is self-employed as a potter and has been working out of his own studio in Marshall for 20 years. He travels to shows throughout the United States. His wheel-thrown pottery is decorative and functional, and well-known in the Southwest. Kay and James will celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary this month. They have one daughter and one granddaughter. They invite friends to write to them at 602 N. Bolivar St., Marshall, TX 75670 or kay38@shreve.net.
Class of 1963 Top of page
James E. Sanders BS - see The College, 1961.
Rick Strombeck BS - see The College, 1958.
Class of 1965 Top of page
Jon Noggle BA retired after 33 years in the South Madison School System in Pendleton, Ind. He teaches some college night classes and tutors high school students.
John Stanley BA, MDiv '69 - see The School of Theology, 1969.
Class of 1967 Top of page
David Edwards BA - see The College, 1995.
Richard Strickling retired as superintendent from the City of Ashland, Ohio, Water Pollution Control Division, where he worked for 30 years. Sharon (Smith) Strickling is a registered nurse and nurse supervisor at Mansfield Family Practice, where she has worked for 20 years.
Dale Wilson BA was promoted to utilities right-of-way officer for the City of Lakeland (Fla.) Department of Electric Utilities. He has worked for the City of Lakeland for eight years. Velma (Moody) Wilson BA '70 earned a master's degree from the University of South Florida and passed the Florida Educational Leadership Certification. She is a math teacher at McLaughlin Middle School in Lake Wales, Fla. They have three children and three grandchildren.
Class of 1968 Top of page
Judith Bennett BA retired in October as a specialist with the State of Michigan. She is spending the summer working for a hotel on Mackinac Island. Friends may e-mail her at farm2234@excite.com.
Frederick Clemens BA, MDiv '72 - see The School of Theology, 1972.
Dennis Kruse was elected to a seventh term in the Indiana House of Representatives in November. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. He also owns and operates Reppert School of Auctioneering at Kruse Auction Park in Auburn, Ind., and owns Dennis Kruse & Associates, Auctioneers & Real Estate. He is vice president of the Indiana Auctioneers Association.
Class of 1969 Top of page
Sharon (Davis) Berner BA writes that her husband died Jan. 8, 2003. Sharon lives in Milford, Ohio, and has two grown children.
Frederick Ours BA, MDiv '72 - see The School of Theology, 1972.
Jan (Funk) Shearer BA teaches third grade at Salem Christian Academy in Clayton, Ohio. Doug Shearer is a CPA and CFO of Harmony Systems and Services, Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer in Piqua, Ohio. They have two daughters and two grandchildren. They live in Huber Heights, Ohio, and are active in Salem Church of God.
Class of 1970 Top of page
Velma (Moody) Wilson BA - see The College, 1967.
Class of 1971 Top of page
Barbara Weaver Smith BA founded Smith Weaver Smith, Inc., in 1996. The Indianapolis-based firm manages comprehensive community development projects that involve government, nonprofits, businesses and community leaders. The company was recently chosen by The National Fatherhood Initiative to organize regional summits as part of a fatherhood initiative in Indiana.
Paul VanNorman BA took early retirement from Marathon Ashland Petroleum, where he worked for 28 years, and joined Billy Joe Hall (a member of the AU Board of Trustees) at the Investment and Retirement Planning Center in Mt. Sterling, Ky. Paul and Billy Joe are registered financial representatives with Linsco Private Ledger. Paul and Deborah (Lineback) VanNorman BA live in Mt. Sterling.
Class of 1972 Top of page
Gayle Berger BA is a licensed social worker with the State of Illinois. She has worked with the elderly population for 29 years.
Steve Stull BA, MDiv '77 - see The School of Theology, 1977.
Janet (Baker) Stull BA - see The School of Theology, 1977.
Patti (Rower) Willman BA retired after teaching for 30 years. She and her husband, Bob, have sold their house and are building a condo in Springfield, Ohio, near their two children. Their e-mail address is bwillman@voyager.net.
Class of 1973 Top of page
Earl J. Tharp BA lives on a small farmstead near Arcadia, Ind., with his wife, Cindy. They have two grown sons. Earl is a network manager for One Call Monument Communications, Inc., a Carmel-based telecommunications company. Cindy is a customer service manager for Tipton County Hospital and has a vending business. Earl plays the Native American flute and is a member of the musical ensemble Shilombish, the Indiana Flute Circle and the International Native American Flute Association.
Richard Thompson BA is the IT coordinator for Indiana Soldiers & Sailors Children's Home in Knightstown, Ind., and the senior organist for Faith Lutheran Church in Greenfield, Ind.
Charles Wako BA has been appointed by the government of Kenya to serve as a board director on the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority, the supreme body resolving all issues connected to civil aviation activity in Kenya.
Class of 1974 Top of page
Mark Davis BA, a colonel in the U.S. Marines Corps., is assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). His unit is comprised of nearly 1,700 personnel from several countries partnered in the global war on terrorism. For more information, visit the CJTF-HOA Web site at www.cjtfhoa.centcom.mil.
Steve Miller BA and Pam (Rider) Miller BA moved to Hickory, N.C. Steve is the pastor of worship and arts at Hickory First Church of God. He is in his 30th year of ministry. After directing and teaching preschool for more than 20 years, Pam works for the Bethlehem Post Office and is active in the church.
Class of 1975 Top of page
Pam Bressler Albers BA is a graphics supervisor for the San Diego Association of Govern-ments. Her husband, Wade, works in the printing trade. They live in San Diego and enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, indulging their Australian Shepherd and continually working to restore their historically designated Spanish bungalow. Pam is also an avid quilter and belongs to a group that makes quilts for seriously ill children.
Marguerite (Garasic) Dean lives in Monterey, Calif. She works as a child and adolescent psychotherapist. "One of my specialties is group therapy utilizing the expressive arts therapy process," she writes. "I am a continuing education provider for therapists and offer training workshops on these methods." She is also a professional musician.
Chuck Slaughter BA is working on a master's degree in counseling (corrections or high school) at the University of Wisconsin.
Class of 1976 Top of page
James Fearnow BA, MDiv '84 - see The School of Theology, 1984.
Tim Willoughby BA became the division chaplain for the 24th Infantry Division at Ft. Riley, Kan., in June 2002. He and his wife, Jane, have represented the Church of God for 19 years in the Army Chaplaincy.
Class of 1977 Top of page
Ann Carmony BA has been a GED instructor and career counselor at JobSource for 24 years.
Ann (Gossett) Gramlich BA is pastor to families with children at First Church of God in Vero Beach, Fla. Gary Gramlich BA '89 is a creative arts consultant. Gary and Ann also travel to present concerts to kids or offer training and consulting for children's ministry. They have been married 25 years and have two children.
Ray Smith BA retired from the Santa Clara Police Department. He worked as the global manager of investigations for 3Com Corporation. He now works as the executive director of global investigations for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Donna (Engle) Sting BA teaches primary functional skills at Waterford Elementary in Goshen, Ind. She teaches Sunday school and the junior youth group at Adamsville Road Church of God in Elkhart, Ind. She and her husband, Pat, have two daughters.
Cindy (Cole) Talley - see The School of Theology, 1980.
Doug Talley BA, MDiv '80 - see The School of Theology, 1980.
John Zerkle BA is the vice president and general counsel at Forethought Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Hillenbrand Industries, Inc., in Batesville, Ind. He remains in an "Of Counsel" position with his law firm Leagre Chandler & Millard LLP in Indianapolis.
Class of 1978 Top of page
Kerry Hird BA, MRE '83 - see The School of Theology, 1983.
Sheldon Swank BA - see The College, 1949.
Class of 1979 Top of page
Debbie (Mitchell) Galvin BA teaches fourth grade at Salem Christian Academy in Clayton, Ohio. Her husband, Bob, is the assistant city engineer for the City of Vandalia. They have two children.
Stephanie (Garner) Kramer AA resigned in November as executive vice president and human resources director of Garner Transportation. She worked in the family business for 20 years. She now teaches at the University of Findlay Lifelong Educational Center. "This is a very unique intergenerational program, and I am very excited to be a part of it," she writes.
Jerry Lewis BA, MDiv '83 - see The School of Theology, 1983.
Class of 1980 Top of page
Joe Heeter BA remarried in December. Between them, he and his wife, Melissa, have six children. The family lives in Hilliard, Ohio.
Steven Horner BA, MDiv '85 - see The School of Theology, 1985.
Deb McNuer BA, MRE '84 - see The School of Theology, 1984.
Bethanne Zirkle BA moved back to Anderson, Ind., three years ago to be closer to family. She works in the accounting department at Church of God Ministries and is active at East Side Church of God.
Class of 1981 Top of page
Desta Donnell BA teaches Spanish at Lloyd Memorial High School in Erlanger, Ky. She is the head boys' tennis coach and coordinator for the Ski Club and Spanish Club. She invites classmates to write to her at DDonnell@Erlanger.k12.ky.us.
Curt Ferrell serves on the Worship Task Force of the Church of God and is the associate pastor of worship and music at South Memorial Drive Church of God in New Castle, Ind. Curt worked on the third worship CD and songbook project for the Church of God, which was released in June at the North American Convention of the Church of God, and he writes for Warner Press' Bridges curriculum for youth.
Class of 1982 Top of page
Deborah (Flick) Case BA is an office manager and legal assistant at a law firm in Picayune, Miss. Her husband, Craig, is a forester at Stennis Space Center with the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers. They have two children and are active in Trinity United Methodist Church in Picayune.
Raetta (Clayton) Madriz graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2002 with a major in communication and minor in psychology. She and her husband, Manuel, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in 2002. "I met Manuel on a Tri-S trip when we were working in his country, Costa Rica," Raetta writes. "He translated for us." They live in Georgia and have three children.
Karen (Moore) Tate BA is an office administrator at Heritage Evangelical Free Church. Roger Tate BA '84 is the chief financial officer at Colorado Christian University in Denver. They live in Castle Rock, Colo., and have three children.
Linda (Nice) Taylor practices law in the Office of Counsel, Savannah (Ga.) District Corps of Engineers. She has four children. Linda is also an Army Reservist and was called to active duty during the war with Iraq.
Class of 1983 Top of page
Becky (Hart) Archibald BA '83, a professional pianist and composer, won the "Best Solo Instrumental CD" award at the Just Plain Folks 2002 Music Awards in March. She earned the award for her latest piano CD, The Long Ride Home. The CD is available through Amazon.com or CDbaby.com. Becky lives in Indiana.
Kristy (Smith) Hemmele BA received a master's degree in human development counseling from Bradley University in 1999. "Then on Dec. 20, 2002, we were blessed with a little boy to move in with us, and we are in the process of adopting," Kristy writes. "I would love to hear from my Anderson College friends. My e-mail address is K.Hemmele@juno.com."
Renita (Waller) Worthington BA - see The School of Theology, 1983.
Class of 1984 Top of page
Todd Braschler BA and Claudia (Wampler) Braschler BA live in Wichita, Kan., with their three sons. Todd has fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a full-time Christian artist. His most recent recording project is Common Bond. For more information about his ministry, visit www.toddbraschlerministries.com. After 15 years as a stay-at-home mom, Claudia began working for Bank of America as a custom close agent.
Tracy Rupp BA and his wife, Catherine, live in Noblesville, Ind., with their three children. They attend New Life Community Church in Noblesville.
Roger Tate BA - see The College, 1982.
Class of 1985 Top of page
Matt Graves BA recently became a partner in the law firm Oldfield, Coker & Graves. His wife, Lori, is an architect for an engineering firm. They live in Oklahoma with their 5-year-old son. "Our spare time is filled by our son's ice hockey and baseball games. We also attend all of Oklahoma University's football games and travel when possible," Matt writes. His e-mail address is matt@oldfieldcoker.com.
Lisa (Hembrook) Lewis - see The School of Theology, 1983.
Randy Sarju BA and Joy (Reid) Sarju AA '87, BA '87 have relocated from the Cayman Islands to the Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada. They have two children.
Laura Scovel-Miller went back to work two years ago after being a stay-at-home-mom. Last year she was promoted to a loan officer at Chaco Credit Union. Daniel Miller '86 is a CAD engineer for MTR, Inc. They live in Hamilton, Ohio, with their three children.
Phill Talavinia BA has been appointed director of athletics at Bluffton College. He will continue as head athletic trainer, a role he's had for the last 18 years.
Michelle (Malan) Wagner and her family have relocated to Cocoa, Fla., where they are building a home. She homeschools her two children, cares for an elderly parent and volunteers at her church. Her husband is a corporate pilot.
Class of 1986 Top of page
Scott Brooks BA and Koco (Goss) Brooks BA '88 live in Anderson, Ind., with their two children. Scott is self-employed as a residential real estate appraiser. Koco is an administrator in student affairs at Ivy Tech State College in Anderson.
Gena (Buskirk) Ford BA is a full-time mom and a part-time wellness coach and personal trainer for the local YMCA. Her husband, Wendell, works for Deloitte & Touche Tax Technologies as an account support representative for the Southeast. He travels occasionally on business, but his office is in their home. They have two children, who keep them busy with school activities, sports and Awanas. They invite alumni to write to them at wgjwford@bellsouth.net.
Daniel Miller - see The College, 1985.
Timothy Shaw BA has been named chief information officer for the law firm Barnes & Thornburg in Indanapolis. He will lead technology initiatives and technology support for the firm's offices in seven cities and will supervise an information technology staff of 28 people.
Tom South BA is a youth pastor in Sidney, Ohio. He and his wife, Dana, have five children.
Joan Short Whitsell AA, BA teaches fourth grade and serves as a part-time technology coordinator at East Elementary in Sheldon, Iowa. She and her husband, Barry, have three children. Classmates may write to her at JWHITSELL@sheldon.k12.ia.us.
Lisa (Jernigan) Zimber BA lives in Rockford, Ill., with her husband, Scott, and three children. She received her master's degree in education last year. She teaches K-5 music at three different schools. She is also active in her church, playing the organ on Sundays, leading worship on Saturday nights and singing in the choir.
Class of 1987 Top of page
Jeff Nelson BA and his wife, Jill, announce the birth of Elijah Christopher on March 21, 2003. Jeff and Jill also have a 10-year-old daughter. Jeff is a dentist in southern Indiana and has been in private practice for 12 years. Jill is a stay-at-home mom.
Darla (Williams) Pedersen BA received her doctorate in organizational leadership from Regent University. She and her husband, Jens, live in Colorado Springs, Colo., with their daughter.
Mike Pitts BA and his wife, Betsy, adopted a baby girl, Elana Elizabeth, from Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan, in December. They celebrated Elana's first birthday in May.
Joy (Reid) Sarju AA, BA - see The College, 1985.
Andrea (Crampton) Sisler AS and her husband, Kent, have two children. Andrea applied to be on the CBS show Survivor and is waiting to hear back from them.
Class of 1988 Top of page
Koco (Goss) Brooks BA - see The College, 1986.
Tammy (Tyree) Clark BA and Doug Clark BA pastor at Greenview Church of God in Lynchburg, Va. They have two children.
Ken Cordle BA, MRE '92 - see The School of Theology, 1992.
Kirk "Ben" Engbrecht BA and his wife, Cheryl, announce the birth of Marisa Joy on Jan. 13, 2003. She was welcomed home by sisters Madeline and Mary.
In May 2002, Warren Neff Jr. was selected for an off-camera singing spot on Caroline Film Productions' Touched by an Angel. He was also chosen to sing in Nashville in December at the Gospel Music Association's Jesus, Star of Bethlehem, which aired on public television across the country. He is represented by Dale Garrick International Talent Agency in Los Angeles.
Michael Reynolds BA and Angi (Cox) Reynolds BA '90 announce the birth of their first child, Braedon Eli, on May 2, 2002. "This has been a blessed year watching him grow and change," Michael writes.
Class of 1989 Top of page
Al Combs and Sheri (Pickren) Combs live in Jacksonville, Fla., with their two daughters. Allen is a firefighter for the city of Jacksonville. Sheri is a nurse practitioner for Health Essentials and has five assisted living facilities under her care. Al and Sheri teach the college class at Deermeadows Baptist Church.
Gary Gramlich BA - see The College, 1977.
Barbara (Stork) Heimbach BA and her husband, Paul, announce the birth of their first child, Victoria Jade, on Nov. 28, 2002.
Jan Lynch BA married Darrell Watson on Sept. 7, 2002, in Cornish, Maine, where they live with Darrell's two children.
Shelly (Ramp) Melchi BA and her husband, Doug, announce the birth of Joseph Edward on Sept. 23, 2002.
Cami (Freed) Schaubroeck BA and her husband, Shawn, adopted a daughter, Abby Mei Hope, from Jiangxi, China. "She is our third daughter but our first adoption," Cami writes. "She was 11 months old when we went to China to bring her home. What an incredible blessing!"
Tom Stump - see The College, 1990.
Class of 1990 Top of page
Penny Bowles BA married in December. She would love to hear from her AU friends at goof13@hotmail.com.
Charlotte (Akers) Horner AS - see The School of Theology, 1985.
Jennie (Miller) Colvin BA writes, "We welcomed our fourth and last child, Sadie, on Valentine's Day." The family lives in Springfield, Ohio.
Karla (VonPein) Fultz BA and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of their third child, Jakob Neal, on June 14, 2002. They also have two daughters.
Jon Diercks BA and Keli (Kujawski) Diercks BA '92 announce the birth of their daughter, Caris, on Feb. 16, 2003. The family lives in Novato, Calif. For pictures, visit their Web site at diercks.net.
Angi (Cox) Reynolds BA - see The College, 1988.
Matt McMichael BA and Suzanne (Burkett) McMichael BA live in Indianapolis with their two children - 3-year-old Aiden and 1-year-old Delaney. Matt is the school services coordinator for research and exhibition programs at the Indiana Historical Society. Suzanne is a national account manager for Best Access Systems.
Malinda (Hunt) Murphy BA and her husband, Roy, announce the birth of their third child, Victoria Lynn, on Nov. 12, 2001. Malinda received her master's degree in education and teaches third grade in Grosse Ile, Mich.
Daniel Starr BA was elected a partner at Barnes & Thornburg. Daniel is a member of the firm's business, tax and real estate department in Fort Wayne. He concentrates on business and tax planning, mergers, acquisitions and new business formations.
Kristy (Blackburn) Stump BA and Tom Stump '89 announce the birth of their third child, McKenna Renae, born in August 2002. Kristy works from home part time performing court adoptions. Tom works for Ford Motor Company and attends college part time.
Maria (Losik) Walls BA and her husband, Brian, live in Bedford, Ohio, with their three children. Brian works with Cleveland Youth for Christ.
Class of 1991 Top of page
Dave Beck BA and his wife, Mindy, announce the births of Cole Jacob and Grace Ann on April 29, 2002. The twins were welcomed home by a brother, Drew. The family lives in Akron, Ohio, where David is a sales representative for Sauder Church Furniture.
Becky (Northey) Colbert BA and her husband, Bruce, welcomed a third child, Meridith Rebecca, on June 25, 2002. Becky has started a new job hand-painting needlepoint canvases. "It is detailed work, but it is enjoyable and I can work at home," Becky writes. Bruce is pastor of programming at Crossbridge Community Church. The family lives in Indiana.
Deana Gilmore BA married Brian Baughman on March 23, 2002.
Shaina Lampton and her husband, Sonny, announce the birth of their first child, Oliver Ryan, on July 19, 2002. The family lives in Michigan.
Kerwin Manning BA and Madelyn (Whittington) Manning BA '92 announce the birth of their second daughter, Morgan Danielle, on Feb. 6, 2003. The family lives in Pasadena, Calif., where Kerwin and Madelyn pastor at the Pasadena Church of God.
Amy (Moore) Pontius BA and her husband, John, welcomed a son, Benjamin, on Aug. 14, 2002. They also have a 4-year-old daughter and have been raising their niece and nephew, 11-year-old twins, for the past six years. "We are extremely grateful to the Lord for getting us through the loss of our daughter, Kaitlin, whom we lost during delivery in August 2001," Amy writes. "John and I praise the Lord for the peace and strength he has provided, and we praise him for our newest bundle of joy!" The family lives in Montpelier, Ind.
Kimberly (Filler) Schlereth BA and her family have moved to a new home in Greensburg. Their new address is 726 S. Jordan Drive, Greensburg, IN 47240.
Christen (Dickinson) Wilcox and her husband, Mike, welcomed their second child, Jake Michael, on Sept. 9, 2002.
Class of 1992 Top of page
Jenny (Yoder) Altstaetter and her husband, Dean, announce the birth of their second child, Aaron Alexander, on Nov. 15, 2002. Jenny received her master's degree in education in August 2002. She enjoys being a stay-at-home mom. She invites friends to write to her at 819 S. Main St., Ada, Ohio 45810.
Brenda (Radcliff) Barnes BA and her husband, Chris, welcomed a son, Tucker Elijah, on June 14, 2002. Brenda worked with troubled and delinquent youth for nine years, but now she enjoys her new job as a stay-at-home mom. Chris is the director of an Eckerd Youth Alternatives wilderness camp in North Carolina.
Susan Price Besaw and her husband, Robert, welcomed a son, Benjamin, on April 23, 2002. "After the birth of my son, my company graciously let me work from home," Susan writes. "I'm so grateful that I'm able to spend so much time with my little boy."
Scott Chelli BA received his master's degree in school administration in May from Indiana University. He teaches third grade in Carmel, Ind., and lives in Indianapolis. His e-mail address is schelli632@mac.com.
Keli (Kujawski) Diercks BA - see The College, 1990.
Jaymie (Brooks) Dieterle BA and Scott Dieterle BA '93 announce the birth of a son, Josiah Edward Daniel, in October 2002.
Colleen Fishter BA lives in Huntington, Ind. She was promoted to editor of The Huntington County TAB. Her e-mail address is crfishter@earthlink.net.
Dwayne Harrison BA was promoted to program director at New Life 91.9 WRCM in Charlotte, N.C. He can be heard on the air weekday afternoons. Shelly Poorman Harrison BA '94 completed her MBA in May 2002 at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. She is a cost analyst at S&D Coffee in Concord, N.C.
Anita (Glaue) Johnson BA and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of their first child, Emily Grace, on March 23, 2003. Anita received a bachelor's degree in nursing in 1996 and is now a registered nurse. Brian is a mechanical design engineer. They live in Illinois.
Madelyn (Whittington) Manning BA - see The College, 1991.
Darcy (Benedict) Mazza and her husband, Eugene, announce the birth of their son, Frankie, on Jan. 10, 2003. Darcy and Eugene keep busy with their concrete business in Oxford, Mich., and they play on their church softball teams. Friends can e-mail Darcy at Dlmworkout@aol.com.
Holly (Dull) Rouintree BA and Darrin Rouintree '94 announce the birth of their daughter, Jessie Olidene, on Feb. 7, 2003.
Kimberly (Springer) Sallee AA, BA and her husband, Terry, work as missionaries in Lindale, Texas, with Youth with a Mission. "We work in the arts department, which is responsible for training hundreds of short-term teams in drama, dance and music before they leave for the field," Kimberly explains. "We also run a school of performing arts once a year for more intense training." They have two children and are in the process of adopting a third. Friends may write to them at tksallee@ywamtyler.org.
Class of 1993 Top of page
Scott Dieterle BA - see The College, 1992.
Sheena Glasgow BA was promoted to acting postmaster general for the Cayman Islands Government in January. "An AU business professor once asked me where I wanted to be 10 years after graduation. I responded director of broadcasting for Radio Cayman. May 2003 marked 10 years since I graduated from AU, and God has blessed me with the responsibility of an organization much bigger than Radio Cayman and my dreams," Sheena writes.
Wendy (Bateman) Holm AA, BA lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Tim, and two sons. She keeps busy caring for the boys, tutoring and working on a master's degree in education. Her e-mail address is timholm@hotmail.com.
Jennifer Jones BA married Scott Wilson on Aug. 3, 2002, at North Anderson Church of God, where Jennifer worked as associate pastor of children's ministries. Alumni participating in the wedding included Jenny Beaudry Fultz '94, Beth Olson BA '90, Lisa Abramson Bitar BA '93, Sandi Patty Peslis BA '79 and Dan Smatlak '98. Scott is the full-time assistant track/field and cross country coach at AU.
Chris (Leeth) Knoblock BA and her husband, Brad, welcomed a daughter, Bailey, in January 2002. Chris also has a son and five stepchildren. She homeschools during the day and works full time in the evening. The family lives in Wilkinson, Ind.
Sarah Froese Lewis BA - see The College, 1994.
Tim Nardoni - see The College, 1996.
Jeff Stutzman BA teaches and coaches speech and debate at Concord High School in Elkhart, Ind. He recently purchased a home.
Russ Veldman BA and Jennifer (Blume) Veldman BA have moved to Indianapolis, where Russ is the pastor of Northside Fellowship, a Free Methodist church plant. Russ was ordained an elder in the Free Methodist Church in June. Jennifer works at the Free Methodist World Ministries Center in Indianapolis in the human resources and missions departments and is a freelance copy editor for Light and Life magazine.
Class of 1994 Top of page
Matt Carter BA started a new position as the education coordinator with the Huntington Museum of Art in West Virginia. He recently completed his third commission for IBM in glass.
Christopher Frazier BA - see The College, 1995.
Shelly Poorman Harrison BA - see The College, 1992.
Eric Hocker BA and Sandy (Miarer) Hocker BA '96 announce the birth of their fourth child, Rachel Faye, on Dec. 9, 2002.
Christopher Lewis BA and Sarah Froese Lewis BA '93 moved to Arizona with their two sons - Clayton, 2, and Jason, 1. They would enjoy hearing from other AU alums living in Arizona. Their e-mail address is phxlewis@cox.net.
Angela (Beyer) Lurton BA and Matt Lurton BA '95 moved back to Indianapolis after living in Los Angeles for more than five years. They have two sons. Matt is working on his MBA and working for his father's insurance business. Angela is telecommuting part time for DDB in Los Angeles while enjoying the rest of her time with the boys. Their e-mail address is m-alurton@juno.com.
Candace MacPherson BA married Chris Newcomer on Sept. 14, 2002. They live in Greens Fork, a small town in Wayne County, Ind. Candace writes that they hope to start a family soon. She would love to hear from classmates at candace.newcomer@verizon.net.
Jody (Walker) Pierce MBA '94 retired from a 28-year career in human resources at Delphi Automotive Systems in Anderson, Ind. She accepted a visiting-faculty position at Purdue Statewide Technology's Anderson campus in the Organizational Leadership and Development Department.
Darrin Rouintree - see The College, 1992.
Rebecca (Trexler) Russ BA and Brian Russ BA announce the birth of Adam Jacob on Jan. 15, 2003. Adam was welcomed home by his sister, Rachel, 2. Rebecca is a stay-at-home mom and Brian works for the Department of Justice. The family lives in New Mexico.
Allison (McCormick) Stroud BA and Scott Stroud BA write that their daughter, Emily Kay, was stillborn on March 10, 2003. Scott and Allison live in Spiceland, Ind., with Austin, 4, and Lauren, 2.
Robert Williams BA was hired in September as the multi-media/technology coordinator, auditorium coordinator and drama director for Centerville High School in Centerville, Ind.
Kim (Richie) Wilson AA, BA and her husband, Matt, welcomed a son, Nathaniel Paul Samuel, on Sept. 30, 2002. "His sisters Brianna, Kaitlynne and Corinne, are thrilled to have a brother at last," Kim writes.
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Dale Cardoza BA and Beth (Armstrong) Cardoza BA '96 announce the birth of Ellie Suzanne on Jan. 24, 2003. The family lives in Fishers, Ind.
Tye Edwards BA co-hosts a weekly sports radio talk show called The Sports Arena with his dad, David Edwards BA '67, on 1240 WHBU. Tye reports from Los Angeles about all of the news from the western part of the country, and David reports from Anderson, Ind., about all of the news from the eastern half. "It's been a great way for us to stay connected," Tye writes. "It's something fun we can do together every week even though we're miles apart." Tye has started his own apparel company, David Tyler Industries, focusing on casual wear for men and women. He also performs stand-up comedy around Los Angeles in various showcases.
Michelle (Frank) Frazier BA and Christopher Frazier BA '94 announce the birth of their second son, Noah Christopher, on May 31, 2002. Michelle enjoys staying home with her children and admits there is never a dull moment. Chris is a police officer with the Anderson, Ind., city police and a member of the SWAT team.
Jeffrey Hartman is singing professionally. This summer he is performing with the Long Island Opera Company in Il Trovatore, Cavalaria Rusticana and Faust. In the fall he will be performing with the company in Madame Butterfly, Die Zauberflote and Manon.
Tim Hooten BA, MDiv '98 - see The College, 1996.
Stacie (Gardner) Landess BA and her husband, Paul, announce the birth of their second son, Seth David, on July 11, 2002.
Matt Lurton BA - see The College, 1994.
John Spear BA and Rachel (Grube) Spear BA '96 announce the birth of their first child, Isaac John, on Dec. 31, 2002. The family lives in Casper, Wy. John is a pharmaceutical sales representative for Eli Lilly & Co., and Rachel is the marketing director for a religious liberties non-profit organization. Friends may e-mail John and Rachel at jandrspear@hotmail.com.
Sondi Strus BA married Colby Shively on Jan. 4, 2003. Alumni in the wedding included Curt Walters BA, Julie (Macy) Walters BA '94, Natalie Fox BA, Angelo Brown BA and Jamie Hetzler BA. Sondi and Colby live in Kokomo, Ind.
Jason Thorp BA and Barb (Mills) Thorp BA announce the birth of their second daughter, Allie Mills, on Nov. 6, 2002. Jason finished his residency at Indiana University in June and is now on staff at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Barb enjoys staying home with the girls. Friends may e-mail them at jthorp46254@yahoo.com.
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Tamara (Swan) Appleberg BSN and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of their first child, Luke Raymond, on Jan. 28, 2003. The family lives in East Dundee, Ill.
Jessica (Smith) Baller and her husband, Lance, announce the birth of their first child, Katie. The family lives in Denver, where Lance works for UBS PaineWebber and Jessica is a social worker. They also volunteer with Young Life.
Edie Bart BA married Howie Dial on April 6, 2002. They are working together on an urban ministry in Toledo, Ohio. The ministry has three components - inviting teens from other cities to experience missions and ministry, inviting teens from low-income housing areas in Toledo to day camp and partnering with a Toledo church to do outreach to people living in the housing area. For more information about their work, contact Edie and Howie at eeb1023@juno.com.
Greg Cameron BA and his wife, Tonya, announce the birth of their first child, Kaden Trey. Kaden was born on Nov. 16, 2002, his mother's birthday. Greg is a school counselor on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona. They can be reached at labworld@att.net.
Beth (Armstrong) Cardoza BA - see The College, 1995.
Sandy (Miarer) Hocker BA - see The College, 1994.
Katie (Edwards) Hooten BA and Tim Hooten BA '95, MDiv '98 announce the birth of their first child, Eva Deanna, on Feb. 4, 2003. The family lives in California.
Donavan Kerr BA is directing an independent film that was shot in Indiana, Colorado and Oregon in June.
Becca (Wiedmann) Miller BA and Marty Miller BA announce the birth of Benjamin Elias on April 22, 2002. Becca is the resident director at Morrison Hall at AU. Marty is finishing his master's degree at Ball State University.
Miranda Creviston Motter BA graduated from Capital University Law School and passed the Ohio bar exam in 2001. She is an associate with the law firm Bricker & Eckler LLP and practices in the financial services and government relations department.
Sandra (Girdler) Nardoni BA and Tim Nardoni '93 live in Anderson, Ind., with their 4-year-old son, Ezra. Sandra works as a Creative Memories consultant teaching people how to preserve memories in scrapbooks. She also works part time at the YMCA. Tim is the network administrator at Caito Foods in Indianapolis. They are involved at North Anderson Church of God.
Leah (Schwarz) Norton BA and Brian Norton BA '97 announce the birth of Addison Dawn on Dec. 19, 2002.
Matthew Snyder BA - see The College, 1997.
Rachel (Grube) Spear BA - see The College, 1995.
Gabe Spiegel BA and Renee (Burt) Spiegel BA live in Columbus, Ohio. Renee is a researcher at Ross Labs. Gabe is the main news anchor for ABC 6 and Fox 28 in Columbus. He anchors the 5, 5:30, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. "Renee and I have opposite schedules," Gabe writes, "but we spend every waking minute together on the weekends."
Chris White BA works for Dehco, Inc., in Elkhart, Ind. He is the controller for three companies owned by Dehco. He lives in Middlebury with his wife and daughter.
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Jeffrey Harpp BA - see The College, 1998.
Rhonda (Merrill) Mathias BA and her husband, David, announce the birth of their first child, Reuben Patrick, on Feb. 17, 2003. David is a pediatrician with the Army and will be stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, for the next three years. Rhonda's e-mail address is rjoymathias@elp.rr.com.
Kevin McIntire - see The College, 2000.
Angela (Bennett) Merckx BA and Josh Merckx announce the birth of Kayla Dawn on April 9, 2003.
Karyn (Emerson) Norris BA and her husband, Rick, welcomed their first child, Madisyn Nicole, on April 17, 2002. She loves staying home with her daughter. She also helps administratively and vocally with the worship ministry at Breakwater Community Church (Bellingham, Wash.), where Rick pastors. Her e-mail address is norriskaryn@hotmail.com.
Brian Norton BA - see The College, 1996.
Amber Otis BA married William Helton on Dec. 27, 2002, in Middletown, Ohio. Lisa Jackson BA '96 participated in the ceremony. Amber is a special needs preschool teacher in Dayton, Ohio. Her e-mail address is ber23otis@hotmail.com.
Stephanie Renner BA married Carl Gilford on March 22, 2003, in Los Angeles. Kimber (Napierskie) Roach BA was the maid of honor. Stephanie is an associate in the Orange County office of Bryan Cave, LLP. Carl is the youth director at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. They live in Long Beach, Calif., and can be reached at srrenner@bryancave.com.
April (Gregory) Snyder BA and Matthew Snyder BA '96 announce the birth of Claire Elizabeth on July 4, 2002. Claire was welcomed home by brother Mason, 3. The family lives in Indianapolis.
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John Brutchen BA - see The College, 1999.
Michelle Hanna BA married Grant Andres on Nov. 16, 2002. Alumnae in the wedding included Cori (Moschberger) Koenig BA and Heather Willems BSN '99. Michelle and Grant live in Chicago.
Beth (Rudnicke) Harms BA and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of their first child, Abigail Dorothy, on Oct. 4, 2002.
Abbe (Koeppe) Harpp BA and Jeffrey Harpp BA '97 are settled in their new home. Jeff has started a new career with HoweMedica Osteonics of Stryker. Abbe works for a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Munster, Ind., and is the athletic trainer at TF South High School in Lansing, Ill.
Benji Knox BSN and Abby (Hooley) Knox BA live in North Carolina with their 1-year-old son, Cameron. Abby is an elementary physical education teacher in Winston-Salem. Benji is a nurse at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on the critical care floor. They can be reached at benjiknox@yahoo.com.
Shannon McVey BA and Teri (Yoder) McVey BA live in Mt. Sterling, Ky., with their daughter, Madelyn. Shannon is a sales coordinator for Oldcastle Precast in Lexington, and Teri is successfully running her own business in Mt. Sterling.
Tim Poncé BA and Jennifer (Stershic) Poncé BSN continue to work at the U.S. embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. "We are very busy these days, and much of my time is spent working with the local, regional and international media on issues of local and international concern as well as educational and cultural programming," Tim writes. Friends may write to them at tjponcho@juno.com.
Sarah Reeder BA married Steven Peterson on March 23, 2002. Sarah has spent the past few years in the 82nd Airborne Division in a military intelligence battalion. Steven is stationed with her at Fort Bragg, N.C., as a special forces engineer.
Christina (Moffitt) Reeves BA and her husband, Justin, announce the birth of a son, Nolan Matthew, on Jan. 10, 2003. Christina teaches first grade in Port Huron, Mich., and is working on a master's degree in child development through Michigan State University. Justin is a firefighter and is completing EMT training. Their e-mail address is jusree@msn.com.
Rebecca (White) Rutherford BA is in the candidacy program for deacon's orders in the United Methodist Church.
Justin Shively BA - see The College, 1999.
Richard Smelser BA and his wife, Kelly, live in Florida with their 1-year-old son, Silas Andrew. Richard is a part-time youth pastor at Chimney Lakes Baptist Church in Orange Park, Fla., and a stay-at-home dad. Kelly teaches first grade. Richard can be reached at richard@thesmelsers.com. He also invites friends to visit his Web site at www.thesmelsers.com for updates and photos of his family.
Jeff Smith BA and Carrie (Owen) Smith BA '00 announce the birth of Skylar Owen on March 24, 2003. The family lives in Fishers, Ind. Jeff is a software developer. Prior to Skylar's birth, Carrie worked as a programmer. To see photos of the family, go to jefsmi.home.insightbb.com or e-mail them at jefsmi@singlesrc.com.
Jennifer (Nelson) Wiard BA and Brian Wiard BA announce the birth of their first child, Nicholas Edward, on March 13, 2003. "He has already blessed our lives in ways we never imagined," Jennifer writes.
Jessica Unger BA completed a year of missionary teaching in Ecuador. She has returned to the United States and her teaching position at Fort Wayne Christian. She teaches the sixth grade.
Brook Wessel-Burke BA and her husband, Ben, announce the birth of their second son, Caleb Austin on Dec. 18, 2002. "Ben and I are adjusting to having two little ones around the house," Brook writes. "God has been very good to us and blessed us with a happy and healthy family." Brook teaches a combined fourth and fifth grade class in San Bernardino, Calif. She is also a district level pre-intern coach, working with new teachers and acting as their mentor.
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Melissa (Hemphill) Brutchen BA and John Brutchen BA '98 announce the birth of Justin Donald on Sept. 3, 2002. "He is a beautiful little boy and amazes us every day with all the joy he brings into our lives," Melissa writes.
Casey Hovermale BA married Misty Hall BSN '02 on March 1, 2003, in Frankton, Ind., at Frankton Christian Church. They honeymooned on the Paradise Islands, Bahamas. Casey is a territorial sales representative with Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Misty is a registered nurse at Community Hospital.
Michele Lilly BA received a master's degree in public relations from Ball State University in May. She is the director of public relations and recruiting for the College of the Arts at AU. Her e-mail address mllilly@anderson.edu.
Amanda Lindquist BA married Ray Thompson on Oct. 26, 2002. Alumnae in the wedding included Heather (Ranck) Bowman BA, Rebecca Cowan BA and Christy (Allen) Shively BA. Amanda and Ray live in Lockport, Ill.
Jay Noble BA - see The College, 2002.
Amber (Daugherty) Ritchey BA teaches sixth grade in Fishers, Ind. Amber and Cliff Ritchey BA '00 purchased a home in Anderson, Ind. Cliff is a member of the band amdrive and works at Gaither Studios in Alexandria. They invite friends to e-mail them at aritchey@hse.k12.in.us.
Megan (Crose) Robinson BA and her husband, Stephen, live in Orleans, Ind. She works in an insurance agency in Mitchell, Ind.
Carly Schneider BA teaches at the Pan American Christian Academy in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Tom Schuurman BA and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Hammond, La. Tom is the senior pastor at Pleasant Ridge Church of God. Elizabeth is studying secondary education at Southeastern Louisiana University. "The people in Louisiana have made us feel so welcome," Tom writes. "To all of our friends, we are only 45 minutes from New Orleans, so come on down and give us a visit." His e-mail address is tomschuurman@hotmail.com.
Christy (Allen) Shively BA and Justin Shively BA '98 announce the birth of their first child, Lauren Paige, on April 24, 2003. They live in Bloomington, Ill., where Justin is a police officer and Christy is a systems analyst for State Farm Insurance.
Tanya (Homan) Stanley BA - see The College, 2000.
Melissa Wack BA married Tom Miller on June 28, 2002, at Heritage Church of God in Maumee, Ohio.
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Mike Bloomquist BA - see The College, 2002.
Erica (Nielson) McIntire BA and Kevin McIntire '97 announce the birth of their first child, Braeden Daniel, on Jan. 1, 2003. He was the first baby born in 2003 in Madison County, Ind.
Allison Perrett BA is an editor for West Group, a law publishing company in Cleveland, Ohio. She is also pursuing a master's degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing at Cleveland State University.
Cliff Ritchey BA - see The College, 1999.
Carrie (Owen) Smith BA - see The College, 1998.
Michael Stanley BA and Tanya (Homan) Stanley BA '99 purchased a new home and are living in Tennessee. Michael teaches fifth and sixth grade general music and conducts a string ensemble. Tanya is a marketing/production coordinator for Provident Music.
Joni (Chipman) Streit BA is a stay-at-home mom with her 2-year-old son, Colston. Her husband, Jason, is a pharmacist at Eli Lilly and Co. They live in Indianapolis.
Robert Waterson BA married Tijana Hrkalovic of Belgrade, Yugoslavia, on Jan. 27, 2002. When they are stateside, Robert and Tijana live in Alexandria, Va.
Bryan Witt BA married Charla Bollenbacher BA '01 on June 8, 2002. Bryan is enrolled at the Dr. William Scholl School of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, Ill.
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Charla Bollenbacher BA - see The College, 2000.
Aimee Briski BA completed her second year of graduate school at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. She is working toward a master's degree in counseling.
Rebecca McCowan BA is a reporter for The Circleville Herald in Ohio. "I really enjoy the work I do there," she writes.
Katharine McDonald BA is working on a master's degree in counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Katherine Paschal BA moved back to Indiana from the Philippines in November due to the increasing threat of terrorism. She remains on staff with the Navigators at Purdue University. She leads Bible studies and mentors and disciples younger women.
N. Shonn Piersol BS graduates this month with an MBA from AU. He is the director of education at Indiana Business College in Anderson. "Managing and encouraging our 17 full-time and adjunct faculty members along with building healthy relationships with our 200-plus students has proven to be a wonderful experience," he writes.
Stephen Stull BA served a year with Mission Year and is now a Short Assignment Missionary (SAM) for the Church of God Missionary Board in Kobe, Japan.
Kurt Unrue BA was elected to a three-year term to the church council at Trinity Lutheran Church. He is an accountant at Great Lakes Outsourcing in Bristol, Ind.
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Sam Bloomquist BA is a computer game programmer at Gabriel Interactive, Inc. He worked on the PC game Robot Arena 2, which is now on the market. His brother, Mike Bloomquist BA '00, did the music for the game. For more information about the game, go to www.robotarena.com.
Brandon Farmer BA is working on a master's degree in college student affairs at Azusa Pacific University. He works in the ministry and service office under Tim Hooten BA '95, MDiv '98.
Misty Hall BSN - see The College, 1999.
Scott Kinner BA married Janna Intveld BA '03 on Dec. 20, 2002. "We are very excited about relocating to Colorado to work with Group Publishing," Scott writes.
Heidi Leitzke BA married Jay Noble BA '99 on Jan. 1, 2003, at Ley Chapel on the Lakeland College campus near Sheboygan, Wis. Alumni in the wedding included Sarah Noble BA '01, Tai (Mullen) Lipan BA and Andrew Beahm BA and AU student Lee Noble. Heidi and Jay live in Washington, D.C., where Jay is working on a master of fine arts degree in painting at American University.
Sam Shultz BA attends Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio. He is working on a master of divinity degree and a master of arts degree in Christian education and spiritual formation. He is the pastor of Christian education and youth ministries at the Garber Brethren Church in Ashland.
Tiffany Trick BA teaches Spanish at Manassas Park High School in Virginia. "I live in the Washington, D.C., metro area and am loving it here," she writes. "I have found a great supportive church here - Fairfax Community Church."
Julia VanNorman BA was inducted into the West Virginia University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Julia is a graduate student at WVU, where she is pursuing a master's degree in industrial relations. Phi Kappa Phi awards membership to individuals with the highest scholastic standing. Students are nominated from their college or department. Julia also received the Professor and Mrs. Enoch Howard Vickers Graduate Award, which is given annually to an outstanding student in the WVU College of Business and Economics.
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Janna (Intveld) Kinner BA - see The College, 2002.
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Richard Yamabe MDiv '54 retired from Gardner College in Canada, where he was an instructor and dean for 20 years. He edited the church field paper, The Gospel Contact, for 25 years and served as manager of the publishing plant for 15 years. He and his wife, Marianna, have two children.
Frank Hyde MDiv '67 retired from a 24-year teaching career in June. Before teaching he served in the United States Army for 36 years, 30 years as an Army chaplain.
John Stanley BA '65, MDiv '69 is a professor of New Testament at Messiah College. In recent summers, he has served as an interim pastor in Beaver and Carlisle, Va.
Frederick Clemens BA '68, MDiv '72 has come out of retirement to serve the Pickensville United Methodist Church in Pickensville, Ala. He also serves on the board of the Pickensville County Library. His wife, Becky, is a speech pathologist in the Pickens County schools.
Frederick Ours BA '69, MDiv '72 begins his residency in hospital chaplaincy in August at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. He completed nine years as the pastor of Our Savior Lutheran in Piqua, Ohio.
M.N. Nkemakolam MDiv '73 is married with four children and 10 grandchildren. He is the bishop of Foundation Methodist Church Nigeria, Owerri Diocese, Imo State, Nigeria. "I'm interested in receiving letters from the staff and students of AU, and I will very much welcome missionaries who will serve as ophthalmologists and social workers with me," he writes. He can be reached by e-mail at bishopmn@usa.com.
Steve Stull BA '72, MDiv '77 pastors the East State Street Church of God in Huntington, Ind. Janet (Baker) Stull BA '72 teaches English at Northfield Junior-Senior High School in Wabash County. They have three children.
Tom Yohe MDiv '79 and his wife and two daughters have returned to Moscow to serve in family life ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ.
Doug Talley BA '77, MDiv '80 has served as the senior pastor at Westlake Community Church of God in Indianapolis for 22 years. Cindy (Cole) Talley '77 is the office manager for an OB/GYN physician's office. They have two sons and one granddaughter.
In April 2002, Kerry Hird BA '78, MRE '83 was appointed supervisor of the Guest House, part of the Campus for Human Development in Nashville, Tenn. The Guest House is a residential program for homeless alcoholics and drug addicts who are trying to transition out of substance abuse and into a healthier lifestyle.
Peter Chen MA '81, MDiv '83 served the Indianapolis Chinese Community Church for 19 years. He is now the senior pastor of Evangelical Formosan Church in Orange County, Calif.
Jerry Lewis BA '79, MDiv '83 is the senior pastor of Westwood Church of God in Kalamazoo, Mich. Lisa (Hembrook) Lewis '85 is a homemaker, worship leader and occasional office assistant. They have two sons.
Lewis Worthington MDiv '83 and Renita (Waller) Worthington BA '83 started a new church in Grand Blanc, Mich. They have two children.
James Fearnow BA '76, MDiv '84 is a certified clinical chaplain at Central Texas Veterans Healthcare and a resource English teacher at Ellison High School. He sings in the United Methodist Church Choir and serves on the board of directors for the Central Texas Lions Eye Bank.
Deb McNuer BA '80, MRE '84 teaches Bible history, world geography, world history and economic/legal/political systems at a rural high school in Catawba County, N.C. She lives in Hickory, N.C. Friends may e-mail her at crazywrits@yahoo.com.
Steven Horner BA '80, MDiv '85 married Charlotte Akers AS '90 on Feb. 16, 2003. Steven is a chaplain with Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Fla. Charlotte is a nurse supervisor for the hospice unit of Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers.
James L. Wong MA '88 has retired from full-time service to the church, but he and his wife continue to serve by counseling young people, participating in missions to a restricted access country in East Asia and helping out in an international missions organization. They also enjoy spending time with their two grandchildren. "I am still praying for the Lord's healing on my lower spine problem so I can make another trip to Anderson to visit with our dear old friends there and to attend the annual Anderson campmeeting," James writes.
Steven Rennick MRE '88, MDiv '89 has been named the senior pastor at Church at the Crossing in Indianapolis. Steven returns to the United States after serving seven years in Kenya as president of the Kima International School of Theology. Steven and his wife, Diane, have three children.
Don Taylor MDiv '89 was named executive director of resources and systems by World Gospel Mission in Marion, Ind., in October. His wife, Pam, a former resident director of Martin Hall at AU, manages the materials development processes for Guide Corp. They live in Anderson, Ind.
Ken Cordle BA '88, MRE '92 earned a master's degree in human resource education from the University of Louisville and has since obtained certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). He is the director of human resources for Interstate Hotels and Resorts. He also serves as the organist/choir director at Grace Immanual United Church of Christ. In his spare time, he is renovating another old house. He lives in Louisville, Ky.
William Wimmer MDiv '97 pastors First Church of God in Tallmadge, Ohio. He and his wife, Cindy, have three sons.
Tim Hooten BA '95, MDiv '98 - see The College, 1996.
