Alumni Journal
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Class of 1943 Top of page
Hazel (Dodge) Hustine moved into an assisted living facility in Colorado a year after her husband died. Her son, Russell, and his wife, Holly, have three children. The two oldest grandchildren live in Tulsa, while Russell, Holly, and the youngest son live in Bartlesville, Okla. Her son, Mark, and his wife, Bonnie, have three children. Mark’s family lives in Craig, Colo. Hazel would enjoy hearing from friends. Her phone number is (970) 285-7262.
Class of 1947 Top of page
Mettie (Horton) Starkey lives in an assisted-living facility called Providence Place. Friends may write to her at 1020 Charley Daniels Parkway, Mt. Juliet, TN 37123.
Class of 1950 Top of page
Leon D. Barnes BTh lost his wife, Jean, on July 25, 2005. Friends may write to Leon at 1351 E. Washington Ave., #140, Escondido, CA 92027.
Class of 1959 Top of page
Paul Yerden BS and Rita Jo (Hankins) Yerden BS live in Phoenix, Ariz., where Paul serves part-time as senior adult pastor at North Hills Church of God. They recently released an organ-piano CD, Jesus, Name I Love, which features more than 68 minutes of favorite hymns and gospel songs. They are contributing all proceeds from this project to student scholarships at West Indies Theological College (WITC) in Trinidad. The cost is $11 by mail, and orders can be received at their home: 230 West Angela Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85023.
Class of 1965 Top of page
Loretta Bullock Fleming BA retired in May after a 25-year teaching career. She taught Latin for the past 20 years. She and her husband, Bruce, have three children — Barbara Noelle Bandy, Mary Brook Hicks, and Bruce Fleming III — and six grandchildren. Bruce II is retired from 30 years in the Navy and 10 years of self-employment. Lori and Bruce shut down their home of 20 years and moved aboard a sailboat. They hope to move S/V Buon Giorno along the Atlantic coast devoting time to prayer and study.
Class of 1967 Top of page
Jerry Childers BA retired from 37 years of teaching. He also coached football for 20 years, wrestling for 18 years, and baseball for 25 years.
Class of 1969 Top of page
Charlotte (Kingsbury) Twitchell BA and her husband, Joseph, moved to California to be closer to family during retirement. Charlotte works part-time with H&R Block as a tax preparer.
Class of 1973 Top of page
Sandy Vaughn BA married John E. Trieb on June 4, 2005, at the Phillippi Mansion in Sarasota, Fla. They enjoyed a seven-day honeymoon in the British Virgin Islands. They purchased a new home and moved in on June 18.
Class of 1979 Top of page
Anita Casdorph BA has been a secretary for Ross Products in Columbus, Ohio, for 23 years. Friends may write to her at 3730 Smiley Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026-8555 or hushdoggie2@aol.com.
Class of 1980 Top of page
Pamela (Snapp) Black BA graduated first in her class from Butler Community College’s nursing program on May 19, 2005. She passed the state board examination in July and is now a registered nurse working on a very busy orthopedic, pediatric, medical/surgical floor of Butler Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania.
Class of 1982 Top of page
David Clifford BA was appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer of a public company (CKN) on the American Stock Exchange on Jan. 1, 2005.
Deborah (Good) Hunnicutt BS writes, “After spending years in management, the travel industry, and teaching at the junior college level, God led me into Christian education.” Ten years ago, she helped start an independent Christian school. The first eight years, they did not charge tuition. “Now we charge tuition on a sliding scale, which allows us to minister to families of all income levels but creates a higher level of accountability,” Deborah explains. “I’m so grateful that God has allowed me the opportunity to minister to the most amazing young people one would ever meet.”
Nancy (Dunham) Lake BA, AS and her husband, Bob, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last summer. Nancy was also nationally certified in oncology last year.
Lieutenant Colonel Chris Wagner BA has been assigned to Second Marine Expeditionary Force in Iraq.
Class of 1983 Top of page
Janet (Lopp) Harmon BA writes, “After 17 years in a managerial position with the U.S. Census Bureau, I decided I needed a change. In May 2005, I became a volunteer coordinator for the New Albany, Ind., office of VistaCare, a leading provider of hospice services. I had been volunteering with them for two years when the opportunity arose to come on staff. It’s a blessing to work with terminally ill patients and their families and have an opportunity to make a difference.”
Doug Lucy BA has pastored the E. 16th Street Church of God for the past five years. Two of his children — Jordan and Tara — are in college. Blake is a junior in high school and Ali is a sophomore. His wife, Deena, is the attendance secretary at Northside Middle School in Muncie. The family would love to hear from their friends at pastord83@earthlink.net or dougand deena@insightbb.com.
Class of 1984 Top of page
Edward “Eddie” Cumberbatch BA lives in Santa Cruz, Trinidad — near Port-of-Spain — with his wife, Rhonda, and two daughters, Elysia (4) and Richelle (2). Eddie teaches mathematics and physics at St. Mary’s College in Port-of-Spain and continues a vigorous singing career. He recently came to the United States and recorded a CD, The Lord is my Light, which was released in October. Anyone interested may order this new CD by sending an $11 check to U.S. distributor, Paul Yerden, 230 West Angela Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85023. Eddie is contributing all proceeds from the sale of this project to the West Indies Theological College Theodosia Cumberbatch Endowment Fund.
Class of 1985 Top of page
Tim Harding BA left Butler University after 12 years and moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., to accept a position as the director of Career Services at The University of Tampa.
Class of 1988 Top of page
Ken Cordle Jr. BA has accepted a position with The Terex Corporation, a global manufacturing company. “While I’m staying in Louisville, I would love to hear from old friends,” he writes. Friends may e-mail him at KCordle413@aol.com.
Mark Ellis BA accepted a full-time position teaching mathematics at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, N.C. He is also working toward a Master of Arts in Christian apologetics with an emphasis in philosophy. He expects to graduate in May 2007.
Carol (Morton) Lee BA and her family have moved to St. Bernice, Ind., where her husband, Garrett, is pastor of St. Bernice First Church of the Nazarene.
Class of 1989 Top of page
Mary (Henley) Carter BA has been teaching elementary school for six years. Her son, Tanner, became a corporal in the U.S. Marines on Aug. 1, 2005. He has completed and safely returned from two tours in Iraq. He left the Marines in November to pursue his education. Mary has also returned to school to pursue a master’s degree in education. She would love to hear from former classmates. Her e-mail address is mccastlerock@aol.com.
LeAnn (Uebele) Henry BSN and Mark Henry BA live in Pendleton, Ind. Mark is a sales representative with FedexKinkos, and LeAnn is an RN at the local WIC clinic. Both of their children attend Liberty Christian School in Anderson.
Class of 1990 Top of page
Penny (Bowles) Kaucher BA and her husband, Greg, announce the birth of Emily on April 3, 2005. “What a joy and blessing she brings to our lives,” Penny writes. “I love being a mother.”
Beth Olson BA married David French on May 1, 2004, at North Anderson Church of God. Alumnae in the wedding included Jennnifer (Jones) Wilson BA ’93 and Aimee (Claussen) Oldham BA ’93. Beth teaches in Anderson and David works at Church of God Ministries. Their first child, Owen David, was born Sept. 11, 2005. “He is the joy of our lives,” Beth writes.
Class of 1991 Top of page
Shannon Alvarez BA and her husband, Juan, were married again in a Catholic wedding ceremony in Portezuelo, Jalisco, Mexico, on Dec. 28, 2002. Their son, Andres, was born Sept. 28, 2005.
Deidre Smothers BA married Paul Franklin on June 25, 2005. Deidre is the pastor of single adults at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City.
Class of 1992 Top of page
Amy Badgley AA married John Bellware of Centerville, Ohio, on Sept. 11, 1999. Their first child, Adam James, was born on July 1, 2005. Amy has been a realtor for the last 10 years. Amy invites friends to write to her at abellware@woh.rr.com.
Tim Laird — see The College, 1993.
Rudolph R. Pyle III BA has opened law offices in Anderson and Indianapolis. He was formerly a major felony prosecutor with the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office and a clerk at the Indiana Court of Appeals. His practice focuses on criminal law, family law, and business matters.
Jonathan Steever BA and his wife, Karen, announce the birth of their fifth child, Abel Joseph, on Aug. 31, 2005.
Shelby (Roseman) Winget BA and her husband, Greg, announce the birth of Caleb Nathanael on July 12, 2005.
Class of 1993 Top of page
Patricia (Van Alstyne) Arose BA and her husband, Walter, announce the birth of Brett Thomas on May 31, 2005. He has a 2-year-old sister, Cortney.
Marc Bowyer is the audio director at Grace Church in St. Louis. Marc and his wife, Kristina, left a ministry post at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Los Angeles to accept the position. Marc is also developing a ministry and consultant Web site for churches that wish to develop their technical arts ministries. Friends may contact Marc at marc@strobealific.com or visit his blog at www.controlyourtongue.com. Mike Foy BA and Heather (Traylor) Foy ’94 announce the birth of their second son, Colin James, on May 19, 2005. Mike is part owner and general manager of Fit for the King Fitness Center in Madison, Ind. He also completed his 11th year of coaching football at Hanover College. Heather is the community wellness coordinator at the King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison.
Ernie Hobbs Jr. BA and Shawna (Thomas) Hobbs BA announce the birth of their third child, Ian David, in March 2005. His brother, Trey, and sister, Meghan, were delighted to have another sibling to play with. Shawna is a stay-at-home mom. She also coordinates the local Mothers of Preschoolers group and teaches piano lessons. Ernie is the IS department manager at Worth Sports in Tullahoma, Tenn. The family loves living in the South, close to Shawna’s family. They attend King’s Cross Church and are on the worship team; Ernie plays bass guitar, while Shawna plays keyboard and sings.
Kristen (Salisbury) Laird AA, BA and Tim Laird ’92 moved into their new home near Wooster, Ohio. They and their three children — Sarah, 7, Amanda, 5, and Joshua, 2 — love the wooded 10-acres for exploring and the privacy it gives. Tim works for Babcock and Wilcox, and Kristen is homeschooling two of the three children. To contact them, e-mail kristen@lairdfamily.net or tim@lairdfamily.net.
Jennifer (Singell) Thanasiu BA and her husband, Robert, announce the birth of Daniel Robert on April 21, 2004. Jennifer was also named manager of the Kent Branch Library in Toledo, Ohio.
Jonathan Stewart and Racquel (Stephens) Stewart BA ’94 announce the birth of their first child, Landon Edward, on Nov. 1, 2004.
Joe Stout and his wife, Tania, announce the birth of their first child, Gabriella Elise. Joe owns Millenium Realty Group Inc. in Orlando, Fla. Check out his Web site at www.joestout.com.
Class of 1994 Top of page
Heather (Traylor) Foy — see The College, 1993.
Tara (Treat) Lenger BA and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of their first child, Emaline Rose, on July 21, 2005. The family lives in Nashville, Tenn. Friends may e-mail them at TaraLenger@comcast.net.
Amy (Middlebrooks) Montgomery BA and her husband, Kevin, announce the birth of their first child, Maggie True, on Feb. 9, 2005. Amy teaches English at Preble Shawnee High School. Kevin is a freelance graphic designer. Friends may e-mail them at amymse@ yahoo.com.
Racquel (Stephens) Stewart BA — see The College, 1993.
Thomas Summers MBA writes, “After serving as director of engineering for Unit Parts Corporation in Edmond, Okla., for the last seven years, our company was purchased by Remy International with main headquarters located in Anderson, Ind. I was promoted to vice president of engineering and quality in June 2005. We relocated to Winchester, Va., in August 2005 and purchased a new home.” Friends may e-mail Thomas at tkswinchester@aol.com.
Class of 1995 Top of page
Randy Cox — see The College, 1996.
David Detling BA and his wife, Jennifer, announce the birth of their first daughter, Lauren Kay, on July 27, 2005. Friends may e-mail them at djdetling@hotmail.com.
Charles Foga Jr. BA — see The College, 1998.
Karin Giesbrecht BA married Scott Simmons on Aug. 12, 2005. They live in Tennessee and are both self-employed. Scott is a film and video editor, and Karin works as a musician, piano teacher, and worship leader. “We are happy,” Karin writes. “Life is good!”
Jeffrey Hartman will be singing the leading role of Nemorino in L’elisir D’amore with the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera. He will also be singing Rodolfo in LaBhome, Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly, and Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor, and directing Suor Angelica with New York Opera Singers Association Inc. He has been studying voice with Evelyn La Quaif, daughter of Metropolitan Opera Diva Ms. Lucine Amara, and with Theodore Lambrinos of the Met. Jeffrey writes, “I have been heralded as being ‘one of the fastest rising tenor stars on the opera horizon today.’” He won first place in the Dicapo Opera Theatre Competition in 2003 and placed third in the New Jersey Verismo Opera Competition in 2005. Friends may e-mail him at tenorjeffrey@yahoo.com.
Class of 1996 Top of page
Jen (Burkhalter) Cox and Randy Cox ’95 celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary in August. Randy works at T2 Systems in Indianapolis. Jen stays home with their three children, 6-year-old Ethan, 3-year-old Samantha, and 1-year-old Toby. Visit their Web site at www.cox-tv.com to catch up with them.
Desiree Crooke BA moved back to the Anderson/Indianapolis area. She is a clinical therapist at the Adult & Child Center in Indianapolis. She writes, “I am thrilled to have already been able to reconnect with some old AU friends and am really looking forward to many more great reunions.” She invites friends to contact her at (317) 598-0372.
Sean Hill BA married Rachel Metheny on Feb. 5, 2005. Sean is an assistant professor of psychology. Rachel is a bankruptcy attorney. They live in St. Louis. Sean graduated from Loyola University Chicago in August with a doctorate in research methodology/ human development. E-mail Sean at entelechy05@gmail.com.
Donavan Kerr BA and Holly (Mueller) Kerr BA announce the birth of Everett Landon on July 10, 2005. He was welcomed home by siblings Hunter, 5, Coran, 3, and Qaedan, 2.
Laura Lydick BA married John Cave on Aug. 12, 2005. Laura graduated from IUPUI in December with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. John is a deputy sheriff for Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. They live in Trafalgar, Ind., and can be reached by e-mail at johnandlauracave@gmail.com.
Leah (Schwarz) Norton BA and Brian Norton BA ’97 announce the birth of Olivia Jean on March 29, 2005. Olivia was welcomed home by a sister, Addison Dawn, 2. Brian is a senior rehabilitation technologist with Easter Seals Crossroads Rehabilitation Center, where he has worked for nine years. Leah loves being at home full time while doing some freelance public relations/communications work. The Norton family lives on the northeast side of Indianapolis and can be reached at lnortonhome@sbcglobal.net.
Jesse Schumacher BA, MBA ’00 — see The College, 2000.
Matthew Snyder BA — see The College, 1997.
Adam Thompson BA received his doctorate degree last summer from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minn., with a specialization in health care administration. As a result, he was promoted to associate professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he is the director of athletic training education.
Class of 1997 Top of page
Michelle (Barthelemy) Braun BSN and her husband, Dave, announce the birth of Sarah Anne on May 4, 2005. Brothers Benjamin, 5, and Jacob, 3, are excited about having a little sister. Michelle worked as a registered nurse in the neonatal ICU at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind., prior to Benjamin’s birth. She has since been a stay-at-home mom.
Kim Cart BA married Andrew Innes of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Sept. 24, 2005. Kim and Andrew met four years ago when he was finishing his master’s degree with an internship at South Meridian Church of God in Anderson. Alumni in the wedding included Carmen (Reinhard) Howell BA ’98, Shannon (Brewer) Krenz BA ’98, MTS ’03, Sara Cook BA ’99, Shawn Brewer BA ’90, Mark Krenz MDiv ’99, DMin ’03, and Mark Harris BA ’96. Kim and Andrew live in Anderson. Kim works in marketing at Aprimo, Inc., a software company in Indianapolis. Friends may e-mail her at kimcart@yahoo.com.
Michael Cross Jr. BA lives outside Atlanta with his wife, Laurie, and their 2-year-old, Keigan. Michael writes that in the past few months he has been named to the advisory council for Georgia Congressman Tom Price, the advisory board of Fulton Council Commissioner Lynne Riley, and the president’s advisory board for Reinhardt College’s North Fulton Center.
Stephanie (Renner) Gilford and her husband announce the birth of their first child, Jordan William, on July 23, 2005.
Tracy Horrell married Kristen Saner on June 18, 2005. Groomsmen in the wedding were Chris Owens BA ’99, Shawn Kimmel BA ’98, and Graham Clark BA. Tracy and Kristen live in Warsaw, Ind., and are teachers for rival schools.
Jennifer (Conrad) Kendall BA — see The College, 1998.
Brian Norton BA — see The College, 1996.
Jamie Roudebush BA and his wife, Amy, announce the birth of Kara Nicole on July 27, 2004. She was welcomed home by a brother, Jack, 6, and sister, Emma, 3. Jamie loves his job in sales, and Amy is busy as a stay-at-home mom. The Roudebush family lives in Fishers, Ind.
Gregg Salyers BA and Courtney (Browning) Salyers BA ’98 announce the birth of Benjamin Arthur on Jan. 31, 2005. He was welcomed home by a sister, Emma, 3. Gregg was promoted to director of marketing for Trends International, and Courtney is enjoying her time at home with the children. Friends may e-mail them at icthuse1@sbcglobal.net.
April (Gregory) Snyder BA and Matthew Snyder BA ’96 announce the birth of Ruby Jane on Nov. 11, 2004. Rudy has a brother, Mason, 5, and a sister, Claire, 3. The family lives in Indianapolis. Matt works at Raytheon, and April is a stay-at-home mom with a home business.
Marcus A. York BA married Lori J. Breeden on Aug. 26, 2005, in a sunset ceremony on a bluff overlooking the ocean at El Conquistador Resort Hotel in Puerto Rico, where they honeymooned thereafter for three weeks. Marcus is an actor/writer/producer in Hollywood, Calif. Lori maintains a private practice as a psychologist in Los Angeles. They live in North Hollywood. Friends may e-mail Marcus through his Web site at www.geocities.com/marcusayork.
Class of 1998 Top of page
Jane (Allwood) Adkins and her husband, Andy, announce the birth of Noah Christian on June 17, 2005. He was welcomed home by a brother, Ethan.
Janelle Current BA married Guillermo Bernaldez on June 22, 2003, in Toluca, Mexico.
Julie (Claasen) Zaragoza BA was matron of honor. In May 2005, Janelle and Guillermo graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary. Janelle received a Master of Arts in counseling, and Guillermo received degrees in theological studies and Christian thought. They live in Guillermo’s hometown of Toluca. They are looking for a church to pastor but are also considering moving to Argentina, where Guillermo will further his studies.
Kate Fischer BA married Jeremiah Litondo BA ’99 on May 21, 2005. Alumni in the wedding included Sara Oliver BA ’00, Melissa (Hemphill) Brutchen BA ’99, Angie (Landis) Brown BA ’00, Nicole Fischer, Bethseba (Sindabi) Brunson BA ’02, Lavender Litondo BA ’05, Jim Moon III BA ’99, MA ’04, MDiv ’04, Oliver Sindabi BA ’99, Dennis Wasonga BA ’03, Donald Oyoo MBA ’03, and Jeremy Baker BA ’95. Andrew Fischer ’98 gave the bride away, and Lenny Sanchez BA ’00 provided musical accompaniment. Jeremiah is an application developer for Finish Line, and Kate is a receptionist for a pediatrician’s office in Anderson, Ind.
Brittany (Andrews) Foga BA and Charles Foga Jr. BA ’95 announce the birth of Conner Elijah on March 28, 2005. He was welcomed home by brothers Nathaniel, 6, and Andrew, 4. Nathaniel started kindergarten this year and is enjoying it. Brittany and Charles bought a house in Franklin, Ind.
Kendra (Cauldwell) Gray BA — see The College, 1999.
Mandy (James) Guild BA and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of Emma Nicole on Aug. 27, 2005. Friends may e-mail them at mbjteach@yahoo.com.
Todd Kendall BA is a sales representative for Nystrom Social Studies, and Jennifer (Conrad) Kendall BA ’97 is a forensic chemist with the Kentucky State Police. They have a baby girl named Caroline Ellen who was born on July 30, 2005. They can be reached at tkendall@mikrotec.com. They live in Lawrenceburg,Ky.
Sheila (Monesmith) Martin and her husband, Greg, announce the birth of Hannah Sue on Nov. 12, 2004. Sheila writes, “Big sister Grace, 2, adores her.”
Courtney (Browning) Salyers BA — see The College, 1997.
Justin Shively BA — see The College, 1999.
Andrea (Spangler) Schumacher BA — see The College, 2000.
Suzy (Rojas) Thompson BA writes, “After four years as a production editor for Frommer’s travel guides, I started a new job as a development editor for Wiley Publishing’s Web Development Editorial group on Oct. 1. This new opportunity will give me valuable experience working with authors and helping shape the scope and organization of books.” Suzy and her husband, Ted, are looking forward to a two-week trip to Uruguay in February, where Suzy grew up. Friends are welcome to contact Suzy at ketchupwithsuzy@hotmail.com.
Jeanne (Nuckles) Wiard BA and Jason Wiard BA ’99 announce the birth of their first child, Luke Jason, on April 12, 2005. Jeanne stays home to care for Luke. Jason is an auditor in Detroit for the State of Michigan and also teaches part time at Baker College in Auburn Hills.
Class of 1999 Top of page
Carey Blasko BA is the event facilitator for a promotional marketing company in Indianapolis. She is involved in charity work for the Children’s Bureau and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She is also a spokesmodel for BDI Marketing diet and exercise products.
Derek Combs BA — see The College, 2002.
Jim Gray BA and Kendra (Cauldwell) Gray BA ’98 announce the birth of their third child, Eden Grace, on May 26, 2005. Jim and Kendra left the First Church of God in St. Joseph to plant a new church in the southwest Michigan area. Friends may e-mail them at grayareas@yahoo.com.
Jeremiah Litondo BA — see The College, 1998.
Amber (Daugherty) Ritchey BA, MEd ’05 — see The College, 2000.
Matt Sanders BA and his wife, Alicia, announce the birth of their first child, William Paul, on April 3, 2005. The Sanders family lives in Orlando, Fla., where Matt is the lead worshipper at Hope Community Church. E-mail Matt at mattsanders@ hopeteam.org.
Christy (Allen) Shively BA and Justin Shively BA ’98 announce the birth of Kyndal Claire on Sept. 15, 2005. Christy writes, “Lauren, 2, loves her little sister.” Justin and Christy live in Downs, Ill., where Justin is a K-9 officer with the Bloomington Police Department, and Christy is a finance analyst with State Farm Insurance. Friends may e-mail them at busco27@yahoo.com.
Jason Wiard BA — see The College, 1998.
Class of 2000 Top of page
Heather (Thiele) Harris BA and Wes Harris BA ’01 announce the birth of Rachel Kathryn on July 5, 2005. After a recent move, Heather continues working as a mental health counselor, and Wes is taking duties as Mr. Mom. Wes also enjoys continued coverage of athletic events as a certified athletic trainer. E-mail them at hwharris@sbcglobal.net.
Ryan Kamper BA married Jennifer Penninga in Demotte, Ind., on May 14, 2005. Ryan works with international music royalties at BMI, and Jennifer is a health insurance claims processor. They live in Nashville, Tenn. They can be reached at kamperr@yahoo.com.
Stephanie (Grider) Newsham BA and her husband, Joel, have moved to 1382 Ash Tree Ct., Greenwood, IN 46143. Joel is an elementary music teacher. Stephanie works for Ernst & Young and was promoted to a senior CPA in October.
Jennifer Pauter BA married Adam Groh on June 25, 2005, on the beach at Sanibel Island, Fla. They live in Royal Oak, Mich., and are actively involved in starting an outreach ministry in the area. Jennifer continues to work in the advertising industry. Friends may e-mail them at jenn.groh@gmail.com.
Stacey (Sandstrom) Reeder BA and Brent Reeder BA announce the birth of a daughter, Lauren Elaine, on Aug. 3, 2005. Friends may e-mail them at Reeder8401@aol.com.
Cliff Ritchey BA and Amber (Daugherty) Ritchey BA ’99, MEd ’05 announce the birth of Andrew Cove on June 12, 2005.
Jesse Schumacher BA ’96, MBA and Andrea (Spangler) Schumacher BA ’98 announce the birth of Malachi G on March 29, 2005. Malachi was welcomed home by 5-year-old Noah and 2-year-old Elijah. In April, Jesse accepted a faculty position in the business department of Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan. Andrea enjoys staying at home with the kids and homeschooling Noah. They may be reached at jdschum@accountant.com.
Kristen R. White BA — see The College, 2002.
Class of 2001 Top of page
Heather (Schwartz) Bremer BA accepted a copy editor’s position on the news desk of Florida Today, the birthplace of USA Today. Her husband, George, works in the sports department. Heather and George live in Melbourne, Fla.
Collette (Brannon) Bronkella BA and Joe Bronkella BA announce the birth of Grace Johanna on Feb. 28, 2005, in Stuart, Fla. The family has moved back to Indiana, where Joe teaches at Columbus East High School and Collette is a stay-at-home mom.
Breea Burtch BA has been promoted to executive assistant to the head of music at Revolution Studios. She writes, “It has been such an amazing experience to be involved with our upcoming music feature Rent.”
Wes Harris BA — see The College, 2000.
Sarah (Zahn) Hassler BA and her husband, Andy, announce the birth of Jakob Andrew on May 17, 2005, in St. Louis. The family lives in Louisville, where Andy is working on a master’s degree in theology.
Philip Helsel BA graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2004. Also in 2004, he married Carolyn Browning. They have relocated to San Antonio, Texas, where he works as a hospice chaplain and she is an associate pastor in the Presbyterian Church, USA. He would love to hear from friends at helsel phil@hotmail.com.
Collin Moneymaker BA — see The College, 2002.
Katrina Petre BA married Troy Canfield on July 16, 2005. Alumni in the wedding included Heidi (Petre) Collins BA ’04, Josh Collins BA ’04, Jill Warthan BA, Lindsey
(Follas) Wilkins BA, Christy (Moulder) Brinkruff BA ’02, Dana (McCallian) Byers BA ’00, Nate Mauck BA ’02, Andy Odle BA ’95, MDiv ’04, student Josh Wisley, Wes Cook BA ’03, and Sarah (Scharbrough) McLaughlin BA. Katrina received her master’s degree in public relations from Ball State University and now serves as a resident director of Rice Hall at AU.
Ben Risinger BA writes, “I have accepted a position in the more traditional PR field as the marketing coordinator for a vacation home business. I decided I wanted to go with a more traditional PR job rather than stay in the sports realm.... I spend a lot of my free time hanging out with Alex Aved BA ’99 and my girlfriend, Kay Williams BA ’02.”
Michelle Robertson BA — see The College, 2002.
Jenni (Reilly) Shaffer BA and Jason Shaffer BA ’02 moved to Houston, where Jason accepted a job as coordinator of community service and missions at Houston Baptist University. Jenni plans to be an active part of his ministry while pursing a master’s degree in nutrition. Friends may reach Jenni at jrei407@hotmail.com and Jason at jason_shaffer@hotmail.com.
Gretchen Zuidema BA married Marc Driesenga on Aug. 5, 2005. They live in Grand Rapids, Mich., where Gretchen is starting her fourth year as a youth pastor at Sunshine Community Church. Marc is pursuing a teaching degree.
Class of 2002 Top of page
Chris Batz BA worked for Capin Crouse LLP in the west suburbs of Chicago for two years after graduation. He audited Christian non-profit organizations. Then he moved to Muncie, Ind., to work for Muncie Alliance Church as the administrator and to get his master’s degree in accounting at Ball State. He recently purchased a home in Muncie.
Melissa Briski BA married Randy Clark on June 25, 2005, at Westlake Community Church in Indianapolis. They have a home in Indianapolis, where Melissa teaches third grade, and randy is a production manager at Priority Press. Friends may contact Melissa at mkclark05@yahoo.com.
Kerri (Spencer) Combs BA and Derek Combs BA ’99 announce the birth of Keegan Patrick on Oct. 13, 2005. Isaac, 2, is a great big brother to Keegan.
Mark A. Erwin BA married Kristen R. White BA ’00 on June 25, 2005, in Cincinnati. Members of the wedding party included AU senior Daniel Erwin, Suzanne Cain BA ’00,
Allison (Luellen) Morgan BSN ’00, Lori Gates BSN ’00, and Amber Fox BA ’05. Mark and Kristen live on the north side of Cincinnati, where Mark works at Humana Insurance doing desk-side computer support. Kristen is working toward a master’s degree in social work at the University of Cincinnati.
Joe Heltzel BA married Michelle Robertson BA ’01 on Aug. 27, 2005, in Indianapolis. Alumni in the wedding party included Abbey Whittinghill BA, Adam Finn BA, Dave Hoffert BA, Jason Kolkmeier BA, Nate Mauck BA ’03 and Mike Denniston BA ’01. Joe and Michelle live in Noblesville, Ind.
Sarah Lipps BA married Dan Ropte on Aug. 3, 2002. Tiffany Fisher BA ’03 participated in the wedding. Sarah works at a learning center with children of all ages and abilities. In March 2005, her family experienced the painful and tragic loss of her brother, Scott, 19.
Holly (Farmer) Moneymaker BA and Collin Moneymaker BA ’01 moved to Miami, Fla., in March. They live in South Miami Beach and are employed by Miami-Dade County School District as reading intervention progress monitors. Both Collin and Holly received alternative teaching certification in the state of Florida and will be pursuing teaching opportunities in the near future.
Jason Shaffer BA — see The College, 2001.
Anna Soucie BA works for Harbor House, a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. She is a child counselor. Anna writes, “When I was at Anderson, I never envisioned that I would be doing this type of work. AU prepared me for the work I am doing, and I love going to work every day.”
Courtney Taylor BA — see The College, 2003.
Elizabeth Trostel BA married Steve Myers BA on Aug. 2, 2003. Elizabeth earned a Master of Science degree from Ohio University in June 2003. Steve is working on his Master of Education in college student personnel at the University of Dayton. They both work at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati.
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Matthew Cherry BA married Sara Whalen on June 25, 2005. Alumni in the wedding included Curt Trent BA, Tony Issenmann BA ’02, Sean Smyth BA ’02, Kyle Rayl BA, and Brian York BA ’91. Matthew and Sara live in Fishers, Ind., where they are both teachers. Friends may contact them at (317) 373-1739 or saramatthew2005@ insightbb.com or 11390 Cherry Blossom W. Drive, Fishers, IN 46038.
Bethany Cookston BA moved near Madisonville, Ky., where she is doing her third-year clinical rotations through the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
Jacen Hendricks BA and Amanda (Muddiman) Hendricks BA ’04 welcomed their first child, Elias Alan, on July 20, 2005. They live in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sherry M. Hinsey BA married Ian P. Sergeant on June 12, 2004. They purchased a home in Graham, N.C., where Sherry is in her second year as a third grade teacher at Eastlawn Elementary. Ian works at Compusa in neighboring Greensboro, N.C.
Katie Hoover BA married Courtney Taylor BA ’02 on June 4, 2005, in Miller Chapel at AU. Alumni in the wedding included Vanessa Stutzman BA, Christy (Clodfelder) Kihm BA, Nicole (Bieleki) Wallace, Jason Varner BA ’02, MTS ’04, Derek Smith BA ’02, Bryan Chapman BA, and Scott Timberman BA ’02.
Sarah Morley BA moved to Florida in May. She works as a family care manager for Kids Central Inc. She’s been a co-writer for two grants in Indianapolis. Both grants are worth more than $1 million. She also teaches workshops on working with foster youth.
Erin Pickering BA moved to Greenville, S.C., at the end of 2003 and has been working with Edward Jones as a branch office administrator for more than six months. Erin is very happy in the South. She teaches voice and piano part time and has 10 students.
Jessica Smith BA graduated from Boston College with a master’s degree in English. She is working part time on a Master of Fine Arts degree in fiction writing through Seattle Pacific University. She explains, “It’s a low-residency program, so I can live and work in New York.”
Curtis Trent BA is pursuing at Master of Arts in counseling psychology at Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle, Wash.
Cara Warfield BA married Garrett Miller BA ’04 on Aug. 13, 2005, in Carmel, Ind. Alumnae in the wedding were Kelly (MCMillan) Reif BA, Megan Hewes BA ’02, Faith Gallian BA ’04, and Christy (Clodfelder) Kihm BA. Cara works at AU in the Publications Office. Garrett is an account executive for WFYI in Indianapolis. They live in Anderson.
Jason Wolfgang BA — see The College, 2004.
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Mike Clark BA married Shanta Wesaw BA on June 19. He is the new head coach of Cardinal Ritter High School girls’ varsity basketball team.
Jenna Deal BA married Jason Wolfgang BA ’03 in July 2004. Jenna is a second grade teacher at Westside Christian School, and Jason works for a software company called T2 Systems. They live in Avon, Ind.
Maria Egnatz BA married Aaron Alexander BA ’05 on July 9, 2005. They live in Anderson, Ind. Aaron works in Muncie as a computer systems analyst for Ontario Systems. Maria is a youth minister at Anderson Church of the Brethren.
Amanda (Muddiman) Hendricks BA — see The College, 2003.
Audrey Mast BA married Daniel Amsler on July 2, 2005. AU student Robyn Mast and alumnae Cristina Davellis BA, Kali Millen BA, and Melissa Walsh BA participated in the wedding. Daniel and Audrey live in Rensselaer, Ind., where Audrey is the head band director at Rensselaer Central High School and Middle School, and Daniel is finishing his degree in elementary education at Purdue.
Garrett Miller BA — see The College, 2003.
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Aaron Alexander BA — see The College, 2004.
SPC Lance Malburg BA graduated from basic combat training at Ft. Sill, Okla., and is doing advanced individual training at Ft. Huachuca, Ariz.
Amber (Daugherty) Ritchey BA ’99, MEd — see The College, 2000.
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1977 - Gene Van Alstyne MDiv became a full elder in the Oklahoma Conferee of the United Methodist Church on June 1, 2005. He pastors three congregations — the Redland, Haworth, and Pleasant Hill United Methodist churches.
