Class Notes
1952 | 1957 | 1966 | 1968 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | School of Theology
Class of 1952 Top of page
James Litton BS published his autobiography titled They Call Me Tex. It will be displayed this year at International Book Fairs for new titles in London, Frankfurt, and Beijing, and at the BookExpo America and the Texas Library Association Regional Show.
Class of 1957 Top of page
David Lynch BTh and his wife, Wanda, will celebrate 50 years of ministry in the Church of God this August. After retiring from East Side Church of God in Anderson, Ind., they moved back to their hometown of Dayton, Ohio, where they now reside. David is doing his fourth interim assignment since returning to Ohio and continues to do correspondence for Bill Gaither.
Class of 1966 Top of page
Johanna (Albrecht) Klinger writes, “Scott and I are all about family. We have 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. I stay busy with our dog, Reggie, and our cat, Rosie, but they are no trouble — they are my gym membership! Currently I’m also writing stories of my family for our grandchildren: The times when my father was a minister of the Church of God in Budapest, Hungary; the trip my mother made from Germany to the United States in 1952; and so on.”
Class of 1968 Top of page
Frederick Clemens BA, MDiv ’72 — see The School of Theology, 1972.
Class of 1972 Top of page
Penny (Thomas) Culver earned a doctorate in school counseling in May 2006. She is listed in Who’s Who in American Education along with her many other awards and achievements.
Class of 1973 Top of page
Phil Dukes BA was ordained as an elder on June 10, 2007. He is the pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Chester, W.V.
Class of 1974 Top of page
Jan Lane Adams is in her seventh year of teaching high school science in Orange County school’s drop-out prevention program for pregnant teens.
Class of 1975 Top of page
Debra Dupler BA works for the Crisis Hopeline covering Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin counties in Ohio. She writes, “I am pouring my mothering impulses into cats to the point of being an official ‘Crazy Cat Lady.’”
Kathy (Smith) Pertler BA, MBA ’99 — see The College, 1977
Class of 1976 Top of page
John McEldowney BA received his international paragliding pilot’s license in Brazil, where he travels extensively.
Class of 1977 Top of page
Kristie Hillenburg BA has moved to Little River, S.C., from Holden, Mass., where she was employed as a graphic design supervisor for GlobeDirect, LLC, a subsidiary of Boston Globe Media.
Larry Messick BA began his duties as senior pastor in St. Paris, Ohio, on Feb. 11, 2007. His wife, Jenny, is the victim advocate for the Clark County Prosecutors office. She has been in this field since 1996.
Tim Pertler BA is the new public safety assistant for Pike Township in Indianapolis. Kathy (Smith) Pertler BA ’75, MBA ’99 is the assistant business manager for the department of pathology and laboratory medicine at IUPUI. They would love to hear from friends at TimothyPertler@aol.com.
Class of 1980 Top of page
Deb Coulson BA has partnered to build TAG Media Network (www.tagmedianetwork.com), a leading retail television network throughout Asia. The network started in India, and now Deb heads the network expansion in south and northeast Asia. Deb and her husband, David, recently celebrated 20 years of marriage. David is a financial comptroller for a local manufacturing business. They have two daughters, Eva Elisabeth (17), an accomplished equestrian reiner, and Zoe Kurtz (15), a Texas state ranked distance runner. The Coulson family resides in Weatherford, Texas, where Deb bases when she is not on an international flight.
Susan Matisko BA has accepted the position of benefits specialist at St. Joseph Convent in Campellsport, Wis. The convent is a retirement home for the School Sisters of St. Francis.
Donald Noffsinger LLD has written his second book, What Is Eternity? Christian Perspectives Regarding Eternal Life, published by iUniverse in Lincoln, Neb.
Class of 1981 Top of page
Brenda (Starr) Barnes works at a middle school in the special education department. “It was such an answer to prayer for this job to come my way,” she writes. “I love it.”
Keith Haithcock BA writes, “During my 25th year of local church ministry, the chancel choir of St. John United Methodist Church of Christ in Bellvue, Ky., premeiered the choral anthem “Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho,” arranged by Howard Helvey and published by Beckenhorst Press, Inc., with the following dedication: ‘Gratefully given to the Rev. Keith M. Haithcock, pastor and teacher of St. John United Church of Christ, Bellevue, Ky., who boldly fights to tumble walls of spiritual division, revealing the radically inclusive love of God.’” Friends may reach Keith at Pastor@StJohnChurch.net.
Class of 1982 Top of page
Karen (Moore) Tate BA and Roger Tate BA ’84 have moved to Oregon to the town where Karen grew up. They had lived in Colorado for 17 years. Roger is the senior fiscal analyst with Oregon University Systems. They would love to hear from friends at karentate@juno.com.
Class of 1983 Top of page
Jean Laptiste Fadiga BA teaches music theory and piano at The Visual and Performing Arts Center based at Suitland High School in Maryland. She continues to minister and work along with her husband, Hamed, who has launched TheNET Technology Center in Trinidad.
David W. Ritchie BA — see The College, 1990.
Class of 1984 Top of page
Gerald Cullison BA, MDiv ’93 — see The College, 1991.
Roger Tate BA — see The College, 1982.
Class of 1985 Top of page
Doug Downey BA received the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching from Ohio State University. He is a professor of sociology.
Jeannette (Larson) Wilkinson BA and her husband, Jim, moved to Centerburg, Ohio, in 2001. They have two sons, Gregory, 14, and Alan, 11. Jeannette homeschools both boys. The family is actively involved in a local church, where Jeannette plays the piano, Jim teaches, and the boys are involved in the youth programs. They would love to connect with friends and can be reached at Jnetwilk@earthlink.net.
Class of 1987 Top of page
Lisa (Vercler) Diller AA and her husband, Jared, welcomed their fourth child, Stephen Drew, on Nov. 4, 2005. He joins sisters Grace and Carissa, and a brother, Brad. Traci (Fitzwater) Jones would love to hear from old friends. Her address is 1003 Shady Creek Dr., Greenfield, IN 46140.
Class of 1987 Top of page
Chad Short BA, MDiv ’92 — see The School of Theology, 1992.
Class of 1988 Top of page
Paul Ramsey BA, MDiv ’92 — see The School of Theology, 1992.
Class of 1990 Top of page
George Kahaleh BA, MBA ’96 — see The College, 1996.
Diana (McKinney) King BA lives in Noblesville, Ind., with her husband, Dale. She homeschools their daughters, Sarah, 7, and Amanda, 5. She also works with fifth and sixth grade students at The Church at the Crossing directing drama for the new family worship service they are launching. Dale and Diana are about to begin training to be foster parents. She would love to hear from old friends or from other AU alums with foster parenting experience at kingdian@gmail.com.
Jennifer (Gabe) Ritchie BA is saddened to announce the death of her husband, David W. Ritchie BA ’83, in December 2006 due to Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Jennifer writes, “Thank God for sending our daughter, Jessica Anne Grace, to us in September 2004 shortly before Dave was diagnosed.” Jennifer and Jessica live in Southern California while Jennifer is finishing up a doctorate in psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Annette (Anderson) Short BA — see The School of Theology, 1992.
Class of 1991 Top of page
Michelle Cullison BA launched a new business, Lost in MySpace Seminars, in December 2006. She writes, “This action-packed two-hour parenting seminar is hosted by schools and churches who want to equip parents with the knowledge and understanding needed to address issues that arise on myspace.com and other social networking sites.” For more information, visit www.LostinMySpace.net or call (888) 576-5570. Michelle lives in New Orleans with her husband, Gerald Cullison BA ’84, MDiv ’93, and their children, Claire (16), Candis (14), and Daniel (7).
Julie (Alexander) Senefeld BA and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of their first child, Evan Ray, on Nov. 11, 2006. Julie is staying home with Evan. Mark works for Roche Diagnostics.
Class of 1992 Top of page
Diana Bigham BA has accepted a position as senior training manager with Amgen, a biotechnology company located in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Friends may contact her at (317) 902-8664 or dianabigham@yahoo.com.
Dwayne Harrison BA and Shelly (Poorman) Harrison BA ’94 announce the birth of their first child, Ryan Dwayne, on March 9, 2006. Dwayne is the program director at New Life 91.9 in Charlotte, N.C. Shelly works part time as a senior financial analyst at S&D Coffee, Inc.
Jerry Socha — see The College, 1993.
Suzy (Lehman) Wegner BA and her husband, Joe, announce the adoption of Olivia Mary. Olivia was born July 12, 2006.
Class of 1993 Top of page
Laurie (Trexler) Busch BA and her husband, Mike, announce the birth of Nathan August on April 17, 2006. After teaching music for 13 years, Laurie is now staying home to take care of Nathan. Mike is vice president of sales for Professional Golf Car of Bloomington. The family lives in Indianapolis. Laurie is the daughter of Darrel Trexler BA ’70 and Rosalie (Tingley) (Trexler) Abshire BA ’70 and sister and sister-in-law to Rebecca (Trexler) Russ BA ’94 and Brian Russ BA ’94. Laurie would love to hear from friends at augiebusch@comcast.net. Laurie writes, “Nathan has been healthy and happy from the beginning, just the sweetest little baby. We are amazed at how God has blessed us!”
Scott Christophel BA and Leesa (Bedwell) Christophel BA moved to Rockford, Mich., in December 2005. Their fourth son, Logan, was born Dec. 20, 2006.
Matt Lersch BA and Allison Zentz-Lersch BA relocated from Charlotte, N.C., to Fort Wayne, Ind., in July 2006. Matt is the indirect global sourcing manager for Regal Beloit Electric Motors. They have three children, Ethan (10), Olivia (8), and Samuel (4). Though they miss their friends in North Carolina, they are happy that their children can spend more quality time with their grandparents and other relatives.
Erin (Moore) Socha BA and Jerry Socha ’92 announce the adoption of their fourth son, Eli Joseph Van-Voi, from Vietnam. Erin writes, “He is 10 years old, and we are praising God for finally bringing him home to our family after four long years of waiting.” Eli joins their three other internationally adopted sons, Andy (12), John (8), and Paul (6). Erin has recently rejoined the workforce as a pre-school teacher at a Christian daycare center.
Class of 1994 Top of page
Shelly (Poorman) Harrison BA — see The College, 1992.
Tasha (Senne) Kahaleh BA — see The College, 1996.
Marc Reinhard — see The College, 1999.
Class of 1995 Top of page
Stephanie Lee Anderson BA writes that her husband, Brandon, was promoted to Gunnery Sgt. in the United States Marine Corps. The couple and their 4-year-old daughter, Savannah, are stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. Stephanie would love to hear from everyone at carolinagirl_dec2002@yahoo.com
Melanie (Giffen) Barnes writes, “On May 5, 2006, I experienced both tragedy and joy. My grandmother, who had been ill for some time, passed away at 9:54 a.m. My precious daughter, Millie, was born at 12:54 p.m. that same day. God truly blessed our family by taking away and giving a new life to replace that life that was lost. I thank God for my Millie. God certainly works in mysterious and wonderful ways.”
Cheryl (Coake) Cross BA writes that her husband has written a book, Mondays in the Middle East: The Lighter Side of Arabian Nights. Cheryl served as his editor. She writes, “The humorous sketches describe our experiences as Midwesterners living in the Middle East.” Friends may contact Cheryl at cheryl@davidcross.name.
Lavonda Griffin works in new car sales at Jefferson Chevrolet in Detroit. She invites any of her friends who need a car to look her up.
Jennifer (Maurizio) Lohr BA and her husband, Joel, announce the birth of Ian Joel on April 13, 2007. He was welcomed home by a sister, Josephine Marie, 2.
Michael Scheiderer BA is working on a Master of Arts degree in American religious studies at Antioch University. Julie (Robinson) Scheiderer BA is finishing her master’s degree in education. They write, “We are staying busy by juggling school; work; our 1-year-old daughter, Libby; and Mike’s MS. Any friends wishing to contact us can call Mike’s cell at (937) 215-9461 or home at (937) 834-4020.”
Class of 1996 Top of page
Amy (Conner) Allison BA and her husband, Greg, welcomed their third son, Carter Paul, to the family on March 22, 2007. He was welcomed home by brothers Nathan, 6, and Ryan, 2.
Dean Butterfield BA and his family have moved to Fort Gratiot, Mich., where Dean has accepted a children’s pastor position at Colonial Woods Missionary Church. Friends may contact Dean at butterfielddean@hotmail.com.
Alison (Edgar) Hannon BA and Patrick Hannon BA, MDiv ’00 announce the birth of a son, Ian Patrick, on Sept. 19, 2006. Alison writes, “We love having a boy along with our two girls, Eliana, 4, and Ashlyn, 3.” Friends may contact them through their Web site at www.thehannons.net.
Sue (Lapp) Jenkins BA and Dan Jenkins BA were blessed with a third child, Isaac Jacob, on March 7, 2007. Isaac was welcomed home by siblings Emma, 5, and Caleb, 2. Sue writes, “Emma is a doting big sister, while Caleb can’t wait for Isaac to be big enough to play.” Sue stays home with the kids, and Dan is the director of communications and public affairs for Solutia Inc. They live in Manchester, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis. Friends may contact them at jenkins9796@charter.net.
George Kahaleh BA ’90, MBA and Tasha (Senne) Kahaleh BA ’94 have moved back to the United States, where George continues to work for Michelin Tire. The last three and a half years, they have lived in Clermont-Ferrand, France. During that time, George had the opportunity to present to Jerry Fox’s international business class twice in Paris. The Kahaleh family now lives in Greenville, S.C., where George is working at Michelin’s North American headquarters. He manages sales and support team focusing on strategic customers in North America. George and Tasha have two boys, Antoine, 8, and Carl, 6.
Chris Veal — see The College, 1997.
Class of 1997 Top of page
Carmen (Reinhard) Howell BA and Bradley Howell BA announce the birth of Mollie Elise on Nov. 5, 2006. Carmen writes, “Big sister Callie (4) and big brother Caleb (2) welcomed her home and are wonderful helpers with Mollie.” Brad is the school media specialist at Noblesville High School. Carmen stays home during the day and enjoys doing a few hours of Spanish tutoring as well. Friends may contact them at carmruth@yahoo.com.
Aimee (Lampert) Kelly BA and her husband, Patrick, announce the birth of twin sons, Ryan Patrick and Joshua Tyler, on Jan. 3, 2007. They have a 2-year-old sister, Hannah. Aimee writes, “The twins are both a blessing and a challenge.” Friends may contact the Kellys at askelly75@sbcglobal.net. Brian Klein BA and his wife, Maria, announce the birth of a daughter, Meryl Kennedy, on Dec. 19, 2006.
Lori (Kurtz) Veal BA and Chris Veal ’96 announce the birth of their first child, Roma Lee, on Aug. 3, 2006.
Adam Wickline BA — see The College, 1998.
Class of 1998 Top of page
Lisa (Baker) Davis BA — see The College, 1999.
Jennifer Garber BA married Shawn Sachs of Lafayette, Ind., on March 24, 2007. Jennifer obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Indiana University in South Bend in December 2005. She is working as a registered nurse at LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte, Ind. She and Shawn live in Lafayette. She would love to hear from friends at jengarber@hotmail.com.
Monica (DelaFuente) Kaufman BA and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of a daughter, Jordan Maris, on Jan. 11, 2007.
Ginger (Cawthorne) Wickline BA and Adam Wickline BA ’97 announce the birth of their first child, Amelia Winifred, on March 30, 2007. The family lives in Lodi, Ohio. Adam is a middle school math teacher for Oberlin City Schools. Ginger teaches psychology at The College of Wooster. Friends may contact them at gingergrin@yahoo.com.
Class of 1999 Top of page
Tina Baxter BSN finished a master’s degree in nursing education. She is completing a post-master’s certificate in a geriatric nurse practitioner program.
Shelly (Dawson) Boone BSN — see The College, 2002.
Joe Davis BA and Lisa (Baker) Davis BA ’98 announce the birth of a son, Reece Andersen, on Dec. 11, 2006. Joe works as the associate director of admissions for AU. Lisa works from home as an event planning and project consultant. Friends may reach Joe at jmdavis@anderson.edu or Lisa at lisa@davisprojectsandplanning.com.
Will Harlow BA took over his family’s farm after college. He and his wife have launched a health and wellness business, Agel Enterprise. He writes, “God has blessed us beyond our wildest dreams with our beautiful girls and the success of our business.”
Catherine (Liggett) Lachman BA and her husband, Ben, announce the birth of their first child, Anna Belle, on Dec. 13, 2006. Catherine writes, “We are so excited to have her here. Every day is filled with new blessings from this beautiful girl.”
Kathy (Smith) Pertler BA ’75, MBA — see The College, 1977.
Andrea (Ashley) Reinhard BA and Marc Reinhard ’94 have moved to Fishers, Ind. They have two daughters, Mia Ashley, 3, and Marisa Mae, 1. They would love to hear from friends at abreinhard@gmail.com.
Brock Rumer BA married Anne Nichols on April 4, 2004, in Indianapolis. The ceremony was officiated by Ade Olonoh BS ’00. Brock and Anne live in Chicago, where Brock is a senior information architect at Avenue A/Razorfish. He is also pursuing a master’s degree in human/computer interaction at DePaul University. Anne is the assistant lead keeper of carnivores at the Lincoln Park Zoo. In 2006 they purchased a loft in the Printer’s Row neighborhood of Chicago, an area just south of the Loop. They love their child-free lifestyle in the very heart of the city and share their home with two cats and a dog named Steve.
Heather Willems BSN moved to Santa Rosa, Calif., where she is the clinical architect on the Care ReDesign project at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Care ReDesign’s purpose is to implement technologies that promote patient safety and improve efficiency through improved workflow and automation of processes to increase the time that caregivers spend at the patient’s bedside. Friends may contact Heather at peaceful76@mac.com.
Class of 2000 Top of page
Angie Capretti BA married Noah Blades on the Island of Maui on the beach at sunset on Valentine’s Day 2005. Angie has been a psychotherapist in private practice in Carmel, Ind., at Family Tree Counseling Associates for two years. She writes, “You can visit my practice Web site at FamilyTreeCounseling.com. She would love to hear from friends at ANGIEandNOAH@msn.com.
Adam Davis BA and Katie (Kaelber) Davis BA ’02 welcomed a son, Owen Matthew, into their family on Nov. 10, 2006. Katie graduated with an MFA in painting from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Adam graduated from Wake Forest Divinity School in May. They live in Winston-Salem, N.C. Friends may e-mail them at adamdavis9@hotmail.com.
Laura (Mackness) Fair BA and Aaron Fair BA ’04 announce the birth of Nolan Everett on Sept. 10, 2006. Laura writes, “He is super cute and may be the first offspring of an Amici member and a Dativus Doll. We’re still in Evansville, Ind. I took early retirement to stay home with Nolan. We will be remembering my sister, Heather, who died 10 years ago in May after her sophomore year at AU. We thank God for his gift of joy in difficult circumstances.”
Melissa (Ellis) Hughes BA and Andrew Hughes BA ’01 announce the birth of a daughter, Sydney Claire, on Jan. 30, 2007. Friends may e-mail them at andrewhughes06@comcast.net.
Holly (Aaron) Joplin BA writes that her husband, Joe, has accepted his first pastorate in Wabash, Ind. She would love to hear from friends and classmates in the Wabash area.
John Mattern BA married Emily Kregel on Oct. 28, 2006. Alumni in the wedding party included Joel Klussman BA ’03 and John Davis BA ’01. John became the pastor of the First Church of God in Greensburg, Ind., in March 2006.
Amy McElvaney BA married Ryan Scott on Jan. 6, 2007, in Oklahoma City. Alumni in the wedding included Julie (Sebastian) Short BA ’01, Colin Short BA, Holly Baumann BA, Heather (Nalbone) Mueller, Kate (Mans) Bolt BA, and Laura (Mackness) Fair BA. Amy works in human resources for SandRidge Energy, and Ryan is completing his PhD in counseling psychology at the University of Oklahoma.
Jeremy Myers is the assistant general manager of the Santa Fe Restaurant in Shelbyville, Ind. He would love to hear from professors and friends at (615) 785-1904.
Allyson Roberts BA was named the 2006-07 Elementary Teacher of the Year at Lee-Scott Elementary School in Auburn, Ala. Allyson has taught at Lee-Scott for seven years.
Class of 2001 Top of page
Adam Galema BA and Leslie Black Galema welcomed their second child, Jared Maddux, on May 24, 2006. Their oldest, Cassity, turned 3 in January.
Tiffany (Cagle) Guthrie writes, “I am enjoying my career as a polysomnography technologist, running sleep studies for Washington University’s School of Medicine. I recently celebrated the first birthday of my daughter, Chloe. Hello to all of my former classmates. Feel free to contact me if you’re in the St. Louis area.”
Andrew Hughes BA — see The College, 2000.
Kathleen (Piscopink) Nugent and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of a son, Jonas Matthew, on Sept. 6, 2006.
Ben Risinger BA writes, “Things have been well down in sunny Florida. I have started my own PR and marketing business. It is a full-service business that can promote, brand, do PR, design work for print and Web, and more! My Web site is www.bwrisinger.com.”
Nikki (Shackleton) Roell announces the birth of twin girls, Emma Leigh and Alaina Grace, on Dec. 21, 2005.
Shannon (Hall) Salmon BA announces the birth of Jill Lynlee on June 30, 2006. She was welcomed home by a sister, Jacie May. Shannon works at Bloomington Hospital in Orange County, Ind., as an obstetrical nurse. “I love my job, but I miss teaching and sports,” she writes. Friends may contact her at sr_salmon@hotmail.com.
Class of 2002 Top of page
Philip Boone BA and Shelly (Dawson) Boone BSN ’99 announce the birth of their first child, Elijah Walter, on Nov. 7, 2006. Phil teaches fourth grade at LaFontaine Elementary. Shelly is a nurse practitioner.
Katie (Kaelber) Davis BA — see The College, 2000.
Brock Vaughters BA and Angela (Michalec) Vaughters BA announce the birth of their first baby, Mia Claire, on Dec. 12, 2006. They write, “She is such a precious gift!” The family lives in Fishers, Ind., and can be reached at angelavaughters@yahoo.com.
Class of 2003 Top of page
David Franceschini BA and Shanna (Brown) Franceschini BA are proud to announce the birth of their first baby girl, Eva Jadyn, on Oct. 4, 2006. They own a home in Denver, where David is working as a customer relations manager for an investment company, and Shanna has her hands full at home. They also lead worship at The Rock church in Castle Rock. Check out their pictures and blogs on MySpace.
Jill (Leiter) Kramer BA and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Marie, on Sept. 20, 2006. Jill writes that their son, Jacob, is very proud of his baby sister. Jill went back to work five days after the birth of her daughter. She explains, “It’s only a few hours a week, and she goes with me. Jacob stays with his Grandpa.”
Corrine Law BA married Steve Knudsen on Dec. 27, 2003. Alumni who participated in the wedding included Heather (Dollens) Misja BA, Melissa (Ferris) Law BA ’02, Priscilla Stanton BA ’02, Liz Dally BA, Collin Moneymaker BA ’01, and Holly Moneymaker BA ’02. Corrine and Steve live in Fort Collins, Colo., working with a church plant from Muncie, Ind. They lead junior high and high school youth at their church. Corrine finished her master’s degree in social work in May 2006 and commutes to north Denver for work at an elementary school as a school-based therapist.
Angela (Clayton) Mains BA announces the birth of Cooper Daniel on Feb. 5, 2007.
Jennifer Nicholas BA served as a business trainer for the Peace Corps in Benin, West Africa, from 2003-05. She is now a director of sales and marketing for a growing start-up company in Seattle, Wash. She writes, “My AU business degree served me well in both the Peace Corps and in working for a small business, where flexibility and creativity are key!”
Rebecca (Moses) Pozo-Olano BA has accepted a position with Feld Entertainment, Inc., which owns and produces Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and creates and produces Disney Live and Disney on Ice. She is a copy editor in the marketing department based in Vienna, Va. She lives 40 minutes outside of Washington, D.C., with her husband, Juan. Friends may reach her at rdmoses03@aol.com.
Alesha (Rowe) Prelesnik BA and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of a son, Gavin James, on Aug. 16, 2006. “We love being new parents and enjoy every moment with Gavin,” writes Alesha. Alesha and Mark are both social workers in Jackson, Miss. They would love to hear from friends at alleyflower18@hotmail.com.
Jenni Snyder BA married Joel Westman BA ’06 on May 27, 2006, at North Anderson Church of God. Eighteen alumni, mainly family, were involved in the ceremony and reception. Jenni and Joel reside in Anderson, Ind., with their 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Rusty. Jenni teaches music at East Elementary in Pendleton. Joel is the manager of Sears Portrait Studio in Noblesville.
Bryan Stump BA married Jennifer Fitch BA ’04 on June 24, 2006. Brian is employed by Church Compliance Services in Fishers, Ind. Jennifer owns Twice Shy Design, a small design and photography company. They live in Noblesville, Ind., and can be reached at jennifer@twiceshydesign.com.
Class of 2004 Top of page
Aaron Fair BA — see The College, 2000.
Jennifer Fitch BA — see The College, 2003.
Andrew Foreman BA married Emily Indie BA ’05 in July 2005. Andrew teaches third grade at Hoosier Road Elementary in Fishers, Ind.
Paul Kelley is the resource development and marketing coordinator for the Economic and Community Development Institute.
Joshua Mott BA earned a master’s degree in environmental science from Indiana University. He is an ecologist for InDOT. He and his wife, Michelle, live in Indianapolis. He can be reached at jamott50@gmail.com.
John Moyer BA and Kristen (Medley) Moyer BA are completing graduate degrees at Indiana University. John hopes to later earn a doctorate in zoology, while Kristen plans to practice as a school counselor. After they graduate, they hope to hike the Appalachian Trail from start to finish.
Jerret Shadday BA and Kali Millen BA ’05 were married on Nov. 25, 2006, in Woodland Park, Colo.
Class of 2005 Top of page
Bill Hedge BA and Katy Shirk BA were married June 27, 2005. They live in eastern Kentucky and both work at Hope Hill Children’s Home. “We ask for your prayers for the 40 young ladies here at Hope Hill,” Bill writes.
Kristin Hillery BA married Jeremiah Sullivan on Oct. 28, 2006. They live in North Carolina. Jeremiah is in the Army. Kristin is a case manager working with clients with AIDS.
Emily Indie BA — see The College, 2004.
Anna Kittle BA moved to Beijing in February to teach English.
Kali Millen BA — see The College, 2004.
Heidi (Layman) Spangle — see The College, 2006.
Class of 2006 Top of page
DeeDee Engelman BA writes that she has graduated from the Montgomery Police Academy at the top of her class with an academic average of 99.18 percent. She adds, “I am honored to now say I am a police officer. I would like to thank the entire criminal justice and sociology department of AU, who taught me so much on my way to accomplishing my dreams.”
Sarah Kincheloe BA is a graduate assistant for the Ball State Alumni Association and a writer for the Ball State Alumnus magazine. She completes her master’s degree in public relations this summer.
Jason Spangle BA and Heidi (Layman) Spangle ’05 announce the birth of Savanna Claire on Nov. 13, 2006. Jason is teaching at Mio-AuSable Elementary School and coaching varsity baseball at the high school.
Joel Westman BA — see The College, 2003.
School of Theology Top of page
Frederick Clemens BA ’68, MDiv has begun a ministry with the Latham United Methodist Church in Huntsville, Ala. His ministry will involve preaching and assisting in other ministry for the church. He writes, “I’m thankful, after 38 years of ministry, that the Lord still has me in a place of service to the church. I feel blessed to be here.” He and his wife, Becky, who is a speech pathologist, are in their fourth year of living in Huntsville and in their 24th year of marriage.
Paul Ramsey BA ’88, MDiv and his wife, Kelly, welcomed a son, Noah Thomas, on June 18, 2005. He was welcomed home by a brother and sister, Andrew and Alexandra, both age five.
Chad Short BA ’87, MDiv and Annette (Anderson) Short BA ’90 moved to the greater Toronto area in November 2006. Chad is the pastor of spiritual formation and missions at Unionville Alliance Church.
Gerald Cullison BA ’84, MDiv — see The College, 1991.
Patrick Hannon BA ’96, MDiv — see The College, 1996.
