Class Notes
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Class of 1958 Top of page
Ruth (Halliburton) Carter — see The College, 1961.
Class of 1961 Top of page
Walt Carter BS retired from teaching in 1994. He taught in public schools for 35 years. “Since then, I have spent a great deal of time traveling with my wife, Ruth (Halliburton) Carter ’58, spoiling our grandchildren, preparing meals for the Wednesday night gathering at our church, and serving as an adjunct faculty member at Ivy Tech State College.” Walt and Ruth live in Anderson, Ind.
Class of 1964 Top of page
Jim Henegar BA retired from ministry after 36 years as a pastor. He and his wife, Judy (Bolton) Henegar, have two grown daughters and one granddaughter. Jim and Judy live in Elizabethtown, Ky.
Class of 1969 Top of page
Fred Ours BA, MDiv ’72 — see The School of Theology, 1972.
Class of 1970 Top of page
Larry LaBruyere BA was promoted to director of engineering process for Northrop Grumman Information Technology Federal Enterprise Solutions business unit. He lives in Virginia.
Class of 1971 Top of page
Stephanie (Harshbarger) Ours BA — see The School of Theology, 1972.
Class of 1973 Top of page
Douglas Vermillion BA retired from Anderson (Ind.) Community Schools in June 2003. He taught high school social studies for 30 years. He now works part time and researches his family history. He hopes to write a book spanning his family’s colonial American experience through the current era.
Class of 1975 Top of page
Linda (St. John) Brown BA and her husband, John, work for and are enrolled in graduate programs at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla. Their son, Judah, will begin his senior year at ORU in the fall.
Class of 1977 Top of page
Rick Grunert BA has officiated high school wrestling for 15 years. This past season, he was appointed the state official in the team dual state finals held on Feb. 28.
Class of 1978 Top of page
Charles Cookston BA ran the software company Advacate Inc. for 20 years. He closed the doors to the business in 2001 and now works as a freelance software architect. Charles and his wife, Janet, are active in their church’s music worship program, and Charles is the temporary youth director. They live in Indianapolis.
Sherrie (Bower) DeFelice BA — see The College, 1980.
Class of 1980 Top of page
Mark DeFelice BA and Sherrie (Bower) DeFelice BA ’78 continue their ministry in Italy planting churches and teaching from the Bible. Mark and Sherrie minister in the Rovigo province, about one hour south of Venice. To see photos from their ministry, visit their Web site at http://xoomer.virgilio.it/markadef.
After living in Pittsburgh for 20 years, Diane (Forsman) Hunter and her husband, Ross, moved to Michigan with their three teenagers. They bought a bed and breakfast near Saugatuck and are learning to be innkeepers. They enjoy living near Diane’s parents and three brothers. Visit their Web site at heritagemanorinn.com.
Cindy (Eskew) Knight BA has homeschooled her two daughters for the last two years. She manages all three of her children’s sports and school activities, and helps her husband, Thomas, with his information technology business.
Class of 1981 Top of page
Rick Kress BA is a bi-vocational pastor. He planted Providence Community Church in suburban Detroit in September 2002 and continues to pastor the congregation. The church is affiliated with the Church of God. He also serves as an executive consultant to non-profit organizations. Rick writes, “I’m one of 61 people in the world with the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive status, the development’s top credential.”
Class of 1982 Top of page
Debba (Blevins) Haupert BA received Plaid Enterprises’ 2004 Horizon Award, a $3,000 professional development grant that the company established exclusively for members of the Society of Craft Designers. Entries are judged based on the candidate’s vision for professional growth and how the Horizon grant can help accomplish this goal. The annual recipient also demonstrates mentoring, sharing, and support characteristics consistent with SCD’s mission. Debba also has a new title on the market. The New Book of Image Transfer was published in May by Lark Books and is available through Amazon.com. In February, Toner Plastics launched new tools and craft kits designed by Debba. For more information, visit Debba’s Web site at www.bobella.com.
Class of 1983 Top of page
Kimberly (Hicks) Bloom AA, BS ’01 is the business manager for Faith & Fitness magazine and a teacher for La Campagne Christian School.
Cindy (Schreiber) Mattingly BA ’83 is a counselor at Silver Creek Elementary in Sellersburg, Ind. Her husband, Rob, attained full professorship in anatomy and physiology at Jefferson Comm-unity College in Louisville, Ky. They have two children — Drew, 12, and Leah, 9. Friends may e-mail Cindy at CMattingly@wclark.k12.in.us.
Bob Thomas BA is the music minister at the First Church of God in Delaware, Ohio. He is also a sales representative for Molly Inc., selling Ohio State University goods in Ohio.
Class of 1984 Top of page
Diane (Hackney) Meiser AS returned home to Bedford, Ind., after being away for 20 years. She works in the operating room at Bloomington Hospital. She hopes to earn a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration and then pursue a master’s degree. Her husband is working at Indiana University and going to school. Her daughter is in second grade. Her oldest stepson married last year. She also has a stepson in college at Mt. Vernon Nazarene and a stepdaughter going to IU in the fall. Friends may e-mail Diane at fdmeiser@juno.com.
Gary Wessel — see The College, 1985.
Class of 1985 Top of page
Kathy (Hunter) Wessel BA and her family moved to 9296 W. Quarter Moon Dr., Pendleton, IN 46064. They would love to hear from friends. Kathy is a sales director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Gary Wessel ’84 is the vice president of the flooring department at Love Furniture in Zionsville. Their daughter, Kelsie, is “happy, healthy, and enjoying her new school.”
Class of 1986 Top of page
Michele Gennarelli ASN was promoted to clinical head nurse at Penn State Children’s Heart Group at Penn State University’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa. Benjamin, who will be 2 in October, also keeps her busy. E-mail Michele at Mickspix@aol.com.
Class of 1987 Top of page
Doug Elliott BA is worship minister at Faith Memorial Church in Lancaster, Ohio. He is also working with the music department at Circleville College.
Darla (Williams) Pedersen BA and her husband, Jens, welcomed Mallory Brooke to their family via adoption. Darla writes, “We were at the hospital for her birth on July 30, 2003. Lydia, 3, is a fine big sister.” The family lives in Colorado.
Class of 1988 Top of page
Craig Caldwell BA completed his PhD from Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh. He joined the faculty at Butler University’s College of Business Administration. His wife, Diana, is a marketing manager at Eli Lilly and serves on the Marketing Advisory Board of the Falls School of Business at AU.
Warren Neff Jr. is the worship pastor at Church of the Foothills in Tujunga, Calif. He began studying at King’s Seminary in June.
Class of 1989 Top of page
Todd Jamison BA accepted a director of research position at Denison University. He also works as an independent research consultant.
Class of 1990 Top of page
Cory Edwards BA is hosting a new show on ESPN 2, K-9 Nation, where average dogs and their owners train to become superdogs and win big money. The show is humorous as well as informative, and airs weekends throughout the summer. For more information, visit Cory’s Web site at www.coryedwards.com. Cory recently completed his first stand-up comedy concert video, available on VHS and DVD through his Web site. He has been directing his first feature film, Hoodwinked!, which he wrote and co-directed with his brother, Todd Edwards BA ’94, and produced with Preston Stutzman BA ’92. Planned release is sometime next year. Cory and his wife, Vicki, celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in April.
Starla (Miller) Borror BA and her husband, Randall, announce the birth of their son, Luke Josiah, on Jan. 13, 2004, in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Audrey (Mast) Oostland BA and her husband, Jan, announce the birth of a daughter, Jenna Margriet, on Feb. 6, 2004. Jenna was welcomed home by brothers Ryan, 5, and Nathan, 2. The family lives in Goshen, Ind.
Bart Turner BA was promoted to captain of the Indiana National Guard in September. He was assigned to the 76th Infantry Brigade in Indianapolis as a military intelligence officer.
Class of 1991 Top of page
Dave Beck BA and his wife, Mindy, announce the birth of Emma Ruth on Dec. 27, 2003. The family lives in Akron, Ohio.
Class of 1992 Top of page
Jai (Howenstine) Massela BA recently relocated to Paris as an expatriate. She has worked for Thomson for 11 years and is a global product manager working at the headquarters offices in Boulogne, France. She lives there with her son, Xavier, 6.
Jerry Stollings BA and his wife, Monica, announce the birth of their second child, Gabriel James, on May 2, 2003. The family lives in Kokomo, Ind. Jerry works for CFD Investments, Inc.
Molly (Atkinson) Storey BA and her husband, Mark, adopted a daughter, Ava Renee, on March 12, 2004. Ava, who was born March 9, 2004, is their first child.
Class of 1993 Top of page
Trish (Van Alstyne) Arose BA and her husband, Walter, live in Manassas, Va., with their 1-year-old daughter, Cortney Renee. Trish taught math at Liberty High School in Bealeton, Va., until the birth of her daughter.
Stephanie (Nussbaum) Beltz BA, AA received a master’s degree in administration from Akron University. Kellee (Work) Chaffee BA and her family moved to North Carolina in June 2003. She writes, “I am very busy being a mom and teaching fifth grade.”
Jeannie Crain BA started choral programs for the middle and high schools in the Tenino School District in Tenino, Wash. In addition to being the choral director, she is also the drama director at the high school and the girls’ soccer coach at the middle school. Friends may write to Jeannie at 619 Bryden #108 Centralia, WA 98531 or jeanniecrain@hotmail.com.
Wendy (Bateman) Holm BA, AA and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of their third son, Ashton, on Feb. 4, 2004. Wendy writes, “He is such a joy. His brothers are very much in love with him. He has been our easiest baby yet.” The family lives in Shrewsbury, Mass.
Tara Stratton BA married Scott Marshall on Oct. 4, 2003. Tara writes, “We were glad to have Julia Fry BA here to help us celebrate.” E-mail Tara at tmarshall@rock.k12.nc.us.
Julie (Dick) Wainwright BA and her husband, Andrew, live in Rushville, Ind. They have a son, Alex James, who turned 1 year old in March.
Class of 1994 Top of page
Heather (Tadlock) Bartlow BA and her husband, Justin, announce the birth of Corissa Lee on Oct. 22, 2003. Corissa was welcomed home by a brother, Jeremy, 3. The family lives in Tulsa, Okla., where Heather is a pastor for a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation.
Doug Dulin BA married Jennifer Bickus in Charleston, S.C. Alumni in the wedding included Matt Rychener BA ’93 and Matt Lersch BA ’93. Doug and Jennifer live in Chattanooga, Tenn. Doug is the business unit manager for Racemark International/GG Bailey.com.
Heather (Ruby) Powell BA and her husband, Matt, announce the birth of a son, Hunter Christian, on Dec. 2, 2003. The family lives in Noblesville, Ind.
Deborah (Owens) Sitnikoff BA teaches the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade bands at McFadden School of Excellence and Rockvale Elementary in Rutherford County, Tenn. Her sons, Boris and Vlad, are in elementary school. She still teaches clarinet and performs in the Nashville area, including in the Nashville Community Band.
Class of 1995 Top of page
Amy (Grone) Arnold BA and Jon Arnold BA announce the birth of their third daughter, Natalie Anne, on Dec. 30, 2003. Her sisters, Carrie and Emily, are excited about having a baby in the family.
Janette (Hostetler) Brown BA and her husband, Matt, announce the birth of Millicent Christine on Jan. 23, 2004. “Quinn, Clara, and Zane are all delighted with their baby sister,” Janette writes. “We are adjusting to life in the Twin Cities, where Matt took a job with GMAC in September of last year. I am staying home with the kids. We attend Wooddale Church and I am active in Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS).”
Jeff Taylor BA and his wife, Myra, moved from Michigan back to their hometown of LaPorte, Ind. Jeff is the director of marketing for Integrated Orthopedics. Myra is a stay-at-home-mom for their two sons.
Aaron Housholder BA and Suahil (Scott) Housholder BA ’98 moved from the Cayman Islands to Anderson, Ind., and purchased their first home. Aaron will begin work on a PhD in literature at Ball State University in the fall.
Chip Lewis BA and his wife, Heather, are moving to Louisville, Ky. Heather will begin her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Louisville. Chip will begin work on a master’s degree at Southern Theological Seminary. They would love to hear from other AU alums in the Louisville area. Contact them through their Web site at http://chiplewis.org.
Class of 1996 Top of page
Kathy (Higgins) Ray BA and her husband, Jim, announce the birth of Jarod James on Sept. 29, 2003.
Jill (Falling) Towers and her husband, Daniel, announce the birth of Ramiro Lee on Sept. 9, 2003. He was welcomed home by a brother, Dakota, 6.
Sarah (Willson) Wray BA and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of their second son, Jonah Caleb, on Feb. 11, 2004. Jonah was welcomed home by a brother, Isaiah Daniel, who will be 2 in August. Sarah is a stay-at-home-mom, and Jason runs his own computer business. They can be reached by e-mail at thewrays@thewrayfamily.com.
Class of 1997 Top of page
Kirsten Andersen BSN married Ryan Kravitz on Nov. 1, 2003. Kirsten is a pediatric nurse practitioner and nurse manager. Ryan is a graphic designer. They live in Nashville, Tenn., and can be reached at kirstenleigh@comcast.net.
Kim Cart BA is the director of marketing services for Brainstorm, a branding and graphic design firm in Indianapolis. She handles the company’s lead generation activities and new business development.
Amanda (Nevins) Day and her husband, Ryan, announce the birth of their second son, Tucker Michael, on July 8, 2003. Amanda writes, “Our 2-year-old son, Charlie, was very excited, and so were we.” Eight weeks after Tucker’s birth, the family moved to Atlanta, where Ryan could pursue his dream of flying. He completed his classes in March and now holds a commercial helicopter license. Amanda works full time with HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation supporting three of the vice presidents in the corporate offices.
Holly (Theobald) Nisley — see The College, 1998.
Corey Pennington BA and his wife, Sarah, announce the birth of their first child, Zoe Michelle, on March 13, 2004. “God has truly blessed us with our precious Zoe,” Corey writes.
Valerie (Fuhrman) Roachell BA and her husband, Walt, announce the birth of Hallie Breiann on Oct. 24, 2003.
Marcus York BA shot a co-starring role on ABC’s 8 Simple Rules in February. The show stars James Garner, David Spade, Connie Stevens, and Katey Sagal.
Class of 1998 Top of page
Tim Antol BA moved from Alexandria, Va., to Woodhaven, Mich. He is an assistant manager at Flagstar Bank. He would love to hear from friends. He can be reached by e-mail at indycar75@yahoo.com.
Jennifer Conrad BA — see The College, 1999.
Suahil (Scott) Housholder BA — see The College, 1995.
Brandi (Dorna) Niebel BA and her husband, Timothy, moved their family into a bigger home before Thanksgiving. On Jan. 14, 2004, their son, Michael Stanley, was born. Twins Lillian Nicole and Nicholas Allan, who will be 2 years old in September, were very surprised at the arrival of a little brother. Friends may e-mail Brandi at bniebel@wcoil.com.
Kristy (Rapp) Husted BSN and her husband, Luke, announce the birth of Paige Kaylee on Dec. 12, 2003. “We enjoy having her in our lives,” Kristy writes. The family lives in Durand, Mich. E-mail Kristy at krishustedrn@yahoo.com.
Dan Myers BA and his wife, Cie Ann, announce the birth of their first son, Ethan Daniel, on Feb. 25, 2004.
BJ Newcomer BA will serve a three-year term with the Fulani in the Central African Republic as a missionary veterinarian with Christian Veterinary Mission. He travels to Belgium in September to study French before moving to Africa.
Todd Nisley BA and Holly (Theobald) Nisley ’97 announce the birth of Kendall Lynn on Sept. 9, 2003. Todd is a physician’s assistant at CIO in Anderson, Ind. Holly is the administrative assistant for the Indianapolis Bar Association. They live in Anderson. Friends may e-mail them at tnisley@insightbb.com.
Class of 1999 Top of page
Blaine Brown BA and Kristina (Gustafson) Brown BSN ’00 announce the birth of Dakota Reese on April 2, 2004. To see pictures of Dakota, go to homepage.mac.com/bnk. Blaine is a systems design engineer at Video Images. He designs high-tech boardrooms and interactive classrooms, and specializes in IP-based videoconferencing and audio/video streaming solutions. He also administers and maintains Video Images Web site and network. He received his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certification in 2001. Kristina is a registered nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She is working on a master’s degree in nursing leadership at Ball State University. The family lives in Carmel, Ind. Friends may e-mail them at bnk@mac.com.
Chad Hoffman BA married Melissa Ersland in October 2003. They live in Colorado Springs, Colo. Chad works as a mortgage loan officer.
Jen (Mabry) Howie BA and her husband, Jeff, welcomed their first child, Emmaline “Emma” Grace, on Feb. 11, 2004. “She is a beautiful addition to our family and we couldn’t love her more,” Jen writes.
Trent Miller BA earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Boston University in May 2003. He married Jennifer Conrad BA ’98 June 28, 2003, in West Liberty, Ohio. Rena Leinberger BA ’98 participated in the wedding. Trent and Jenny live in Tivoli, N.Y., in the middle of the scenic Hudson River Valley. Jenny works in the development office at Woodstock Day School in Woodstock, N.Y. Trent works at Montgomery Place, a local historical site. Species of Light, a chapbook of poetry by J.L. Conrad and prints by Sarah Noble BA ’01, is available through Bellywater Press of Muncie, Ind.
Ben Showalter — see The College, 2000.
Millyellen (Kinsler) Strayer BA and Drew Strayer BA ’00 celebrated the birth of their son, Kilbren Josiah, on Christmas Day 2003.
Rachael (Murrell) Woosley and Michael Woosley moved to Birmingham, Ala. Michael is an associate pastor of student ministries, and Rachael is a school nurse. E-mail them at rwmission@aol.com.
Class of 2000 Top of page
Kristina (Gustafson) Brown BSN — see The College, 1999.
Rebecca Fuller BA completed a Master of Public Affairs degree in public management from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs in May. She manages the communication and marketing department of the American Red Cross Blood Services, Indiana-Ohio Region.
Bill Grieco MBA accepted a staff accountant position with the U.S. Army’s V-Corp in Heidelberg, Germany.
Erin Lentz BA received a degree in massage therapy and spent two years working in that field. She is now a treatment coordinator for the West Virginia Youth Advocate Program and is pursing a call to foreign missions through her church. “God is preparing me for my true calling of evangelism through unbelievable opportunities,” she writes. Friends may e-mail Erin at tidbits78@hotmail.com.
Carrie Nasset BA has worked with World Advocates in Mauritania for more than a year. She helps run a feeding center for children who beg on the street and hopes to begin teaching them through art.
Heather Peters BA married Michael Pierce on June 14, 2003. Alumni in the wedding included Briana (Ehman) McDonough BA, Kevin McDonough BA ’99, Genna Good BA and Shannan Peters BA. Heather and Michael live in Indianapolis. Michael is a charter pilot and Heather teaches fifth grade in Wayne Township. Heather is also working on a master’s degree at Butler University.
Patrick Propst BA — see The College, 2001.
Natalie Showalter BA and Ben Showalter ’99 announce the birth of their son, Jackson Clark, on Feb. 12, 2004. They bought a house in Spring Hill, Tenn., where Natalie teaches sixth grade math and Ben plays for Shaun Groves.
Jaime (Rider) Stacy BA and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of Kara Elizabeth on Oct. 18, 2003. Jaime teaches sixth grade at Benton Elementary in Goshen, Ind.
Drew Strayer BA — see The College, 1999.
Lisa Wezeman BA married Jeffrey Beard on Nov. 8, 2003. Alumni in the wedding included Rachel Wezeman BA ’03, Sarah Oliver BA, and Sara Ramke BA.
Class of 2001 Top of page
Kimberly (Hicks) Bloom AA ’83, BS — see The College, 1983. Collette Brannon BA married Joe Bronkella BA on Dec. 12, 2003, in Anderson, Ind. They live in Okeechobee, Fla., and are both working as teachers.
Collin Moneymaker BA married Holly Farmer BA ’02 on Nov. 14, 2003, in Anderson, Ind. Collin is the worship pastor at First Church ECI in Muncie. Holly is a graphic designer for Joseph-David Advertising in Indianapolis.
Sarah Noble BA — see The College, 1999.
Katherine Paschal BA married Michael Kramer on Dec. 27, 2003. “It was a fun time of year to celebrate our marriage,” Katherine writes. Alumni in the wedding included Sarah (Vettrus) Martin BA, Katrina Petre BA, and Sarah (Scharbrough) McLaughlin BA. “I’m still working with Purdue students through the Navigator ministry and loving it. Michael is studying for dental school.”
Kami (Hines) Propst BA and Patrick Propst BA ’00 celebrated the birth of their daughter, Jada Flory, on Jan. 30, 2004. Kami and Patrick have moved back to central Indiana to serve in ministry in Noblesville.
Jeff Whye BA lives in Los Angeles where he is working as an actor, comedian, and voice artist. He writes, “I’m taking risks and living my dream. No one said it was going to be easy, but I’m happy!”
Class of 2002 Top of page
Holly Farmer BA — see The College, 2001.
Aaron Harrell BA was accepted into the aviation program in the United States Marine Corps. He received commission as a 2nd Lieutenant on Jan. 31. In April he left Anderson to start training in Quantico, Va.
Tabitha Jacob BA married Brian Lyda on May 29, 2004, in Pittsburgh. Also in May, Tabitha received her master’s degree in secondary school guidance from California University in Pennsylvania.
Cheryl McDowell BA married Eric Stewart on March 13, 2004, in New Albany, Ind. Cheryl is a licensed investment representative with Bank One. Eric is a deputy with the Floyd County sheriff’s department. The couple enjoyed a two-week honeymoon in the Caribbean. They live in New Albany.
Class of 2003 Top of page
Megan Golden BA is the communications specialist for the American Cancer Society (ACS), Great Lakes Division. She will assist in the production of marketing materials, interface with the media, and assist staff with the development and implementation of comprehensive public relations and marketing strategies for local ACS initiatives and programs.
Ellen Greenwood BA married Andy Snow on Dec. 28, 2003. Alumni in the wedding included Amy Hoffman BSN and Jena (Bessinger) Gould BSN. Ellen enjoys her job teaching 4-year-olds in Indianapolis.
Samuel McDonough BA is working in Los Angeles as a freelance production assistant and camera assistant on music videos, commercials, and reality television. He has been enjoying the sun and warmth of southern California.
Rebecca Moses BA is the news editor for a daily newspaper in Culpeper, Va., with a circulation of 7,000. She enjoys her job. “I am in charge of page layout for the A section, but I also do some editing and writing,” she explains. “This has certainly been an experience for me. I never imagined that I would be second in charge at a paper right out of college!”
Tiffany Polston BA recorded her first CD in the spring and is on tour this summer. For more information, go to www.tiffanyleighpolston.com.
Todd Rielage BA graduated in January as valedictorian from the Metro Northeast Fire Academy. He is a firefighter and EMT with the Fishers (Ind.) Fire Department.
School of Theology Top of page
Fred Ours BA ’69, MDiv ’72 is one of three spiritual care coordinators (chaplain) for Heartland Hospice care in Dayton, Ohio. He recently graduated from a clinical pastoral education residency at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio. Stephanie (Harshbarger) Ours BA ’71 is an administrative assistant for an associate dean at Wright State University. They have two grown sons.
