Class Notes
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Class of 1952 Top of page
R. Eugene Price BS, MDiv ’57 — see The School of Theology, 1957.
Class of 1954 Top of page
Henry Staggs retired from Rock Creek Church of God, Bessemer, Ala., in September 2006. Henry began his ministry at age 16 at the Welcome Home Church of God in Quitman, La. He and his wife, Carolyn, will be returning home to Quitman to enjoy retirement with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Class of 1955 Top of page
Nitaleen (Roy) Sprunger — see The College, 1958.
Class of 1956 Top of page
Carol A. (Hays) Price — see The School of Theology, 1957.
Class of 1958 Top of page
Logan Sprunger BA and Nitaleen (Roy) Sprunger ’55 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 1, 2006, with family in their home near Satanta, Kan., by renewing their wedding vows with the Rev. Fred Hauck II ’86 officiating.
Class of 1960 Top of page
Ron Arnold continued his work in ministry after he left Anderson. He then moved on to special police work. For the last 16 years, he has led security at United Missionary Baptist Church in Ohio. He writes, “I am 71 years young and still love going to my job, watching over and protecting the saints.”
Class of 1962 Top of page
Vernon Wilson BA recalled some fond memories of Old Main after seeing a photo in the summer 2006 issue of Signatures. During his senior year, he worked as a janitor for Old Main, the old gym, and other buildings on campus. He remembers hanging out those upper story windows of Old Main to clean the outside of the glass. One of his last jobs as janitor was to help bolt down the seats in the Warner dome. After two decades of teaching, Vernon retired early to care for his father, Marion Wilson, who died in 2000. Vernon is the proud grandfather of four. He spends most of his time journaling, e-mailing, and writing poetry. Friends may write to him at trainman_no1@hotmail.com.
Class of 1966 Top of page
Sherry L. (Ward) Stranahan BA is retired and living in Valdosta, Ga.
Class of 1968 Top of page
Christina (Ericson) Lovin has completed her first volume of poetry, titled What We Burned for Warmth. The collection features her sonnet, “Coal Country,” winner of the 2006 Passager Poetry Prize and the 2005 Betty Gabehart Prize for Poetry. It also features poems first published in such journals as the Harvard Summer Review, Hunger Mountain, Diner, and other periodicals and anthologies. The cover of What We Burned for Warmth features Dreaming Path II by New York artist Dorothy Englander.
Class of 1969 Top of page
Daryl Smith BA retired last summer after 36 years in public education. He taught for 16 years and was a school principal for 20 years. In July, Daryl became the executive director of the Economic Development Corporation in Carrol County, Ind. He and his wife, Marsha, celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in June. They live in Monticello, Ind. Marsha works at Wells Fargo Bank in Monticello. Their son, Brady, is the manager of a sign company in Lafayette, Ind. Their daughter, Valarie, is a supervisor for Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta.
Class of 1972 Top of page
Penny (Thoma) Culver received her Doctor of Education degree on Mother’s Day 2006 from Kent State University. She specialized her degree in school counseling. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Penny lives in Warren, Ohio, with her husband, George.
Rita Crowder Meador BA retired last summer after 32 years in the field of education. She taught special education students in grades kindergarten through eight for 21 years in Lafayette, Tenn. She then supervised the special education program for Macon County, Tenn., for 11 years before retiring. Rita writes, “The Lord really blessed me with a wonderful career of serving students with disabilities and also with being ready to leave that career. I am now enjoying spending more time with my husband, Ferrell, and with my parents, who are both in their 90s and living nearby. During my transition and respite, I am enjoying flower and vegetable gardening, remodeling our house, and supervising the neighborhood skunks, opossums, and raccoons.”
Class of 1974 Top of page
Linda (Phillips) Foreman — see The School of Theology, 1977.
Tim Foreman — see The School of Theology, 1977.
Risë (Wood) Singer BA and her husband, David, recently moved to Frostproof, Fla., which is now their permanent home. Risë realized a lifetime dream in 2005 when she made her first CD, titled Risë Sings Her Favorites. Since then she has performed concerts in several states and is enjoying her new singing career. Risë and David travel extensively in their motor home and are thoroughly enjoying their retirement.
Class of 1975 Top of page
Paul D. Sinclair BA was awarded the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award for excellence in teaching, for encouragement of his students, and his dedication to their academic success. Paul has taught for 30 years, the last 15 at Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis.
Class of 1976 Top of page
Jana (Withrow) Bennett BA has taught special education in Hawaii for 17 years. In the past year, she decided to work with special education preschoolers. “I love it,” she writes. “They keep getting younger, and I keep getting older. Although, they keep me young in spirit.” Both of her sons are in college in Bend, Ore., and Spokane, Wash. “I work three jobs so I can afford their education habits, of which I am extremely proud.”
John Evans-Klock BA — see The College, 1979.
Class of 1978 Top of page
Rickey Drake BA has been named assistant to the director of advancement at United Theological Seminary in Trotwood, Ohio.
Class of 1979 Top of page
Christine Evans-Klock BA was awarded a doctorate in economics from Boston University in 2005. She works for the United Nations International Labor Organization, recently completing a three-year stint as director for East Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. She, husband John Evans-Klock BA ’76, and 15-year-olds Cory and Jasper recently returned to Geneva, Switzerland, where Chris is director of the Skills Development and Employability Department. John teaches high school economics, and the boys are in their sophomore years of high school. The family can be reached at evansklockjc@gmail.com.
Class of 1980 Top of page
Fred Pieper BA returned to the island of Grand Cayman for a two-week vacation. He first visited the island with a group of students from the Tri-S program in January 1978. He remembered that the local newspaper took a picture of the AU students gathered around the bus. He visited the newspaper office and was able to obtain a digital copy of that picture. Anyone who would like a copy of the picture can contact Fred at fredpiep@bright.net.
Brenda Starr works in a new school that her daughters attend. She was asked to fill in as a sub for the special needs class. “I co-taught that day with another assistant, and it was fun. The kids were very cooperative, and I enjoyed it. I have never been asked to sub before, so this meant a lot to me,” Brenda writes.
Class of 1981 Top of page
Kimberly Tutewiler BA married Greg Burtsfield at The Crossroad Church in Decatur, Ind. “My best friend from college, Wanda Anderson BA ’82, was able to attend,” Kimberly writes. Kimberly is a field examiner/auditor with the Indiana State Board of Accounts. She and Greg live in Elkhart, Ind. “I would love to hear from old friends.”
Class of 1982 Top of page
Dan Hypes BA was recently named the CEO of LifePlan Financial Group, Inc, an independent advisory firm which he co-founded in Dayton, Ohio, in 1989. He has been in the financial services industry for more than 20 years. He and his wife, Angie, live in Bellbrook, Ohio, and are the proud parents of one daughter, Caroline, and two sons, Nate and Josh.
Rich Lindsey BA has been a traffic manager at WCPX TV in Chicago for eight years and is also involved in music ministry at his church. Rich would love to hear from former classmates at lindsey927@sbcglobal.net.
Class of 1983 Top of page
Diana (Smith) Kellermeyer BA graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University of Fort Wayne with a bachelor’s degree in English secondary education. She teaches eighth grade English at West Jay Middle School in Dunkirk, Ind. Her son, Michael, is a freshman at AU. Her daughter, Faith, attends South Adams High School. She, husband Grant, and her family are involved in First Missionary in Berne, Ind.
Jena (Moore) Mayo BA and her husband, Patrick, announce the birth of their third child, Keegan Landon, on Aug. 4, 2005.
Kevin Weinman has been co-hosting a morning show on WFMS for the past 16 years. His radio name is Kevin Freeman.
Class of 1984 Top of page
Lori (Hickerson) Carrell BA is on sabbatical for the 2006-07 academic year from her responsibilities as professor of communication at the University of Wisconsin. Her research focuses on sermon communication. Her previous work led to her publication of The Great American Sermon Survey (2000). Her sabbatical project, funded by a Lilly grant, seeks to increase the transformational impact of sermon communication on the lives of listeners. Lori lives in Oshkosh, Wis., with her children, Cody, 14, and Cheyenne, 12; and her husband, Thom Nustad. Friends may e-mail her at carrell@uwosh.edu.
Class of 1985 Top of page
Phill Talavinia BA and his wife, Michelle, announce the birth of their first child, Avery Grace, on April 13, 2006. Phill is director of athletics at Bluffton University, and Michelle is a clinical dietitian at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima.
Suzanne Thurman BA is the chief operations officer of IPWatch Corporation, a company that manages intellectual property portfolios for its clients. Most of her work deals with trademarks, but she also works with patents and copyrights. She is making plans to sit for the patent agent exam at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She lives in Florence, Ala., with her two sons, Charlie, 4, and Andrew, 3. She’d love to hear from friends at srthurman@bellsouth.net.
Class of 1986 Top of page
Julie-Allyson Ieron BA released her 21st through 23rd books in 2006 — the Sisters in Faith Bible Studies series published by Wesleyan Publishing House. The first three series titles are Courageous Women in the Bible, Transformed Women in the Bible, and Sisters in the Bible. These join Julie’s four other bylined books and her various ghostwritten projects. Last year she worked with former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Adrian Rogers, and his wife, Joyce, in creating their ministry autobiography, Love Worth Finding. Julie is available as a conference speaker to women’s, church, and business groups across the United States. She is a mentor/master craftsman for the Jerry B. Jenkins Writers Guild and a writing coach. Contact her office at joyscom@aol.com.
Jeff Trammel BA moved from Arizona to Fort Wayne, Ind., in July 2006. He started a cleaning business. Friends may e-mail him at trammels@juno.com.
Class of 1987 Top of page
Christine Schaub BA just released The Longing Season, the second novel in the Music of the Heart series and the story behind the song “Amazing Grace.” Her first novel, Finding Anna, is the story behind “It is Well.” It has a Dutch translation and has been critically acclaimed. Visit her Web site, www.chrisineschaub.com.
Kevin Spear BA recently wrote and illustrated a book for Warner Press titled What’s a Bathtub Doing in My Church? Fifteen Questions Kids Ask about Baptism, Salvation, and Snorkels. It is available through Warner Press and amazon.com. Kevin’s wife, Paula Kay (Leis) Spear, has been the children’s director for North Anderson Church of God since 2003.
Class of 1988 Top of page
Kirk “Ben” Engbrecht BA completed his MBA at Anderson University in 2006. He is the controller at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind. He and his wife, Cheryl, live in Anderson and have four daughters: Madeline, 7; Mary, 5; Marisa, 3; and Mallory, 2. He is the son of Arlyn BA ’62 and Shirley (Geeting) BS ’61 Engbrecht, who live in Anderson, Ind.
Michele (Shultz) Klotz BA has started a blogring for bloggers on xanga. It’s titled “AU alums” and can be found at www.xanga.com/groups/group.aspx?id=2317560. She would love to hear from friends.
Class of 1989 Top of page
Blake Still is working for a development company that owns a multi-building medical park in Kennewick, Wash. He will be running a café/wine bar as part of his responsibilities in the near future.
Patricia “Trish” Sumner BA has moved to Charlotte, N.C. She has lived in Chicago for 12 years working as an office manager for Greenpeace and then as a technical recruiter for Dunn Solutions. She decided to change careers again and went back to school to become a registered nurse. As an RN, she works with high-risk pregnancies in the Women’s Center at Presbyterian Hospital. “I really love the weather,” she writes. “I am single with no children, but hope to have both someday.”
Class of 1990 Top of page
Daniel Starr BA has been promoted to vice president of human resources and general counsel for Do it Best Corp.
Class of 1992 Top of page
Cris Gordon BA and Liz (Marrah) Gordon BA ’94 live in Lewis Center, Ohio. They have three children — 9-year-olds Rebekah and Nathan and 6-year-old Caleb. Liz is a stay-at-home mom. Cris started a mailing and fulfillment company in December 2004. They would love to hear from friends at cris@executivemailers.com.
Keith “Gordo” Gordon BA and Heather Wainman Gordon ’93 live in Charlotte, N.C., with their sons, Jacob, 11, and Chapman, 10. Keith is a senior vice president at Bank of America Corporation. Heather is substitute teaching and singing throughout the Charlotte area. They are very involved with their church and love it down South. Friends may e-mail them at keith.gordon@bankofamerica.com.
Jennifer (Cooper) Kauffman BA and Jeremy Kauffman BA ’97 welcomed their first child, Eleanor “Ellie” Jane, on Dec. 7, 2005. “Precious things come in small packages,” Jennifer writes. Ellie arrived three weeks early at 4 lbs., 4 oz. Jeremy is an accountant for Republic Airways (Chautauqua) in Indianapolis, and Jennifer works as an assistant at IBM Corporation in Indianapolis. They live in Anderson, Ind., and attend Cadiz Christian Church near New Castle, where Jeremy serves as sound technician and plays drums, and Jennifer is an accompanist.
Darcy (Benedict) Mazza and her husband, Eugene, welcomed their third child, Mia Gianna, on Mother’s Day 2006. She joins brother Frankie, 4, and sister Melina, 2. “We have a very busy household but enjoy it very much,” she writes.
Class of 1993 Top of page
Heather Wainman Gordon — see The College, 1992.
Class of 1994 Top of page
Matt Bays BA writes, “After spending seven years at New Community Church of God in Flint, Mich., as the pastor of worship arts, we have relocated to Carmel, Ind. I have taken a position as a worship pastor at Northview Christian Life Church in Carmel leading worship in their weekend services. Heather (Lake) Bays is still teaching piano, singing professionally, and taking care of our little girls, Chloe, 7, and Evalee, 5.” They would love to hear from friends at matt.bays@nvcl.org.
Kristen (Bache) Blakley BA announces the birth of her third son, Owen Michael, on July 28, 2006. He joins brothers Sam, 4, and Henry, 2. The family recently moved to Zionsville, Ind. Friends may e-mail them at klblakley@sbcglobal.net. Edie (Justice) Cleveland and her husband, Joel, announce the birth of their son, Riley Joel, on May 2, 2006.
Taritta Jackson married Johnny Bramlett on May 27, 2006.
Melissa Duerkson BA completed the Transition to Teaching program at AU and became certified to teach elementary education. She taught third grade in Indianapolis in 2003-04. Since then, she has moved back to northern Indiana. The last two years, she taught fifth grade in Mishawaka and this year is teaching sixth grade in Lakeville, Ind. Friends may e-mail her at mj_duerksen@netzero.net.
Liz (Marrah) Gordon BA — see The College, 1992.
Class of 1995 Top of page
J Yarrow Harvey — see The College, 1996.
Brian Partin BA and his wife, Lauren, announce the birth of their second daughter, Ella Grace, on April 20, 2006. Brian is the principal at Thomas Jefferson Elementary in Kingsport, Tenn. Friends may e-mail Brian at bpandlauren@aol.com.
Class of 1996 Top of page
Melanie (Eggleston) Harvey BA and Yarrow Harvey ’95 live in Kansas City, Kan., near Yarrow’s parents. They had their second child, Paxton Jack, in April 2005. That same month, they started an automotive repair business, Harvey Automotive. Yarrow has been fixing cars, and Melanie is teaching chemistry at the University of Saint Mary. They are involved in music at church, where Yarrow plays electric guitar and Melanie is the music leader.
Kim Underwood was been working in Christian radio, retail management, and ministry for 10 years. She is currently on staff with JOYFM and manages a store for Family Christian Stores. She is very active within her church and community. Kim lives in St. Louis. Friends may contact her at kimunderwood7@sbcglobal.net.
India (Williams) Wilson BA and her husband, Gerard, announce the birth of their third child, Trinity Kiya Hope, on April 13, 2006.
Class of 1997 Top of page
Jeffrey Harpp BA and Abbe (Koeppe) Harpp BA ’98 announce the birth of their son, Cash Wallace, on May 19, 2006. “He is a precious gift of God and an absolute joy,” they write. “The proud parents are adjusting well.”
Jeremy Kauffman BA — see The College, 1992.
Shana (Derexson) Ruda BA was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in August 2005. She continues to work full time for Sallie Mae. Paul Ruda BA works as an interactive media developer for Brainstorm. Their family keeps very busy with church and school activities. They would love to hear from friends at rudas@mac.com.
Marcus York BA starred in an episode of CSI: New York this past fall. The episode “Love Run Cold” aired Oct. 4. The show features regulars Gary Sinise and Melina Kanakaredes. “It was pretty cool since it was the first time I was able to include my marathon racing chair in a primetime network show,” Marcus writes.
Class of 1998 Top of page
Randy Aukerman BA was hired in November 2005 as a police officer at AU. In July 2006, he completed the Campus Protection Officer’s Course at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind. He attended the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy this fall. He also does volunteer video editing for Silent Blessings Deaf Ministries with Marshall Lawrence. He married Carrie Gordon on Oct. 21, 2006, at Maple Grove Church of God in Anderson, Ind. Carrie works at Hare Chevrolet in Noblesville in the Internet sales department. Friends may write to Randy at rauke@juno.com.
Candace Hargett BA married Andy Stephenson in August 2005. Alumni in the wedding included Dwight Hargett BA ’66, MDiv ’70, Delcie Hargett ’39, David Stephenson ’57, Angi (Hargett) Toth BA, Matt Toth BA ’97, Erin (Steele) Lenardson BA ’99, Jen (Eastman) Miller BA, Jen (Best) Wood BA ’95, Jon Trick BA, Tiffany Trick BA ’02, Glen Eddleman BA ’90, Ryan Denton ’03, Rick Winford BA ’81, and student Luke Denton. Before she was married, Candace lived in Nashville, Tenn., where she had a small record deal, was on a worship tour, and had a song on her CD rerecorded with Scott Dente of Out of the Grey for Sparrow Records (“Isaiah 6” on Discover ’02). While in Nashville, she also had various marketing and sales positions. Candace now lives in Fishers, Ind. Andy is the leader of the Youth and Family Ministries of the Church of God for North America. Candace works in Advancement at AU, travels with Andy speaking all over the United States, is a house church pastor with her husband, and works with a ministry with leaders from Willow Creek. She can be reached at candacehargett@hotmail.com.
Abbe (Koeppe) Harpp BA — see The College, 1997.
Benji Knox BA and Abby (Hooley) Knox BA announce the birth of a son, Myles Jaxson, on July 14, 2006. He was welcomed home by brother Cameron, 4, and sister Sadie, 2. The family lives in Pinnacle, N.C. Benji is a nurse at Wake Forest University Medical Hospital. Abby is an elementary physical education teacher. People can reach them at benjiknox@yahoo.com.
Robert Maurer BA and his wife, Lisa, welcomed Luke Aaron into the world on Aug. 4, 2006. Luke was welcomed home by brother Chad. Friends may e-mail Robert at rmaurer21@juno.com.
Amber (Webnar) Noggle BSN and her husband, Todd, announce the birth of a daughter, Kiani Lea, on June 9, 2006. She joins a sister, Alana. Amber is a part-time OB/gyn nurse in a clinic, and Todd continues to work as a mental health therapist.
Dana (Postma) Wolma BSN and family have moved to Manhattan to begin the work of planting a church for urban professionals.
Class of 1999 Top of page
Rebecca Frischkorn BA was awarded a Fulbright Award to carry out her dissertation research in Lusaka, Zambia.
Kaylana (Halm) Miller BA — see The College, 2000.
Nathan Miller BA — see The College, 2000.
Katherine Ewald Olson BA received a Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in May 2006. She is the pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Delphos, Ohio. Her husband, Lars, is the pastor of a church in nearby Lima, Ohio. Katherine can be reached at kewaldolson@gmail.com.
Benjamin Showalter — see The College, 2000.
Sonjia Warner BA married Timothy Menches on July 8, 2006, in Parma Heights, Ohio. Deanna (Leichty) McClure BA ’98 was a bridesmaid in the wedding. Sonjia and Tim live in Massillon, Ohio. Tim is a teacher and football coach at Washington Massillon High School. Sonjia is an office manager in the family business, Apex Bulk Handlers.
Class of 2000 Top of page
Joyelle Schwarz BA flew to Latvia for three weeks during the summer to visit Kaylana (Halm) Miller BA ’99 and Nathan Miller BA ’99, and their daughter, Addienne. Nathan and Kaylana live in Riga, Latvia, and teach at the International School of Latvia. Together they traveled all over Latvia and Estonia and visited Stockholm, Sweden. “It was so wonderful to experience different cultures. I learned so much,” writes Joyelle. “By being with them, I was better able to see how people really live in Eastern Europe. I’m so grateful to have such good AU friends who showed me what life is like living abroad.”
Natalie (Selinsky) Showalter BA and Benjamin Showalter ’99 announce the birth of their second son, Noah Luke, on May 10, 2006. Jackson Clark is a great big brother. The family lives in Spring Hill, Tenn., where Ben plays drums for various recording artists and Natalie stays home with the boys.
Stephanie Shubat BA moved to Chicago to work as a media buyer with A. Eicoff & Company, an advertising agency located in downtown Chicago. She writes, “So far, life in the big city is fantastic, and every day I’m excited I made it here.”
Class of 2001 Top of page
Jason Alexander BA and his wife, Brandi, announce the birth of Addison Mae on Aug. 2, 2006. She was welcomed home by a brother, Micah. Friends may contact the family at jalex7701@aol.com.
Spencer Blunden BA married Lindsay Rarey on June 17, 2006. Alumni in the wedding included Travis Blunden BA ’00 and John Davis BA. Spencer is a sales manager at Computer Advantage in Sarasota, Fla. Lindsay is an administrative assistant for the First Church of God in Bradenton.
Meghan Britton BA and her parents opened their own marketing and design company. Meghan works as the graphic designer, designing stationery, advertisements, and catalogs for a variety of companies in the gift industry. She writes, “It’s been a great experience.”
Julie (Harness) Dickey BA and Randy Dickey ’02 celebrated the birth of Kristen Leigh on May 12, 2006. They write, “Parenthood is great! We are in love with her!”
Kelly (Huikko) Bauman BA and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of Mallary Shianne on May 31, 2006. Friends may visit their Web site at www.mikeandkel.com.
Matt Ladewski BA and Julia (Kaufman) Ladewski have started their own business at www.ladewskistrength.com.
Carrie (Carson) Long BA and her husband, Benjamin, announce the birth of their son, Nicholas Michael, on May 25, 2006. Nicholas joins his brother, Alex, and his sister, Alexa. “Both kids were so excited to have a new baby around, and Alexa has become a little mommy,” Carrie writes.
Allison (Cooprider) Sampson BSN and her husband, Andrew, announce the birth of a son, Cooper, on April 19, 2006. “He is doing very well,” Allison writes. Allison will be starting graduate school in the spring for her women’s health nurse practitioner or family health nurse practitioner degree.
Julie (Koons) VanDeWege BA and Corbin VanDeWege BA announce the birth of Emerson Elaine on Oct. 28, 2005. They are enjoying every minute of parenthood. The family lives in Missouri. Corbin is in residency at Cox Hospital. Friends may write to Julie at emailjuliev@yahoo.com.
Class of 2002 Top of page
Amy (Mock) Coryell and her family have moved to Peru, Ind., where her husband, Scott, was offered a full-time job at Grissom Air Force Base. In August, he shipped out to Qatar for 50 days. They have three boys, ages 4, 3, and 1. Friends may e-mail Amy at mockery@yahoo.com.
Randy Dickey — see The College, 2001.
Kari Genzink BA married Mike Ledebuhr on Nov. 19, 2005. Melissa (Briski) Clark BA was the matron of honor. Kari and Mike live in Hillsdale, Mich., where Kari works for Young Life. She is the area director for Hilldale and Jackson counties. Mike is an environmental scientist. Kari would love to hear from friends at kariledebuhr@gmail.com.
Kelly Hawkins graduated from Ball State University in 2003 with an associate’s degree in religious studies and education psychology. She has taken up Taekwondo and is working toward her first Dan Black. She is currently a red belt. She attends 91st Street Christian Church in Indianapolis.
Jason Kolkmeier BA married Mary on June 10, 2006. Alumni in the wedding were Michael Watts BA ’03, Brian Miller BA ’04, Nate Mauck BA ’03, and Joe Heltzel BA. Jason is a physician assistant in the emergency room in Shelbyville, Ind.
Stacey Nihart BA married Thomas Hahn on Aug. 19, 2006, in Bryan, Ohio. They live in Muncie, Ind. David Pepsny BA married Kristie Lynn on June 17, 2006.
Class of 2003 Top of page
Megan Baccino BA married Ruben on June 11, 2005. Megan works as a Daybreak producer at WISH-TV in Indianapolis. They live in Noblesville and stay busy playing intramural sports and chasing their little dog, Shorty.
Matthew Cherry BA accepted the position of head varsity baseball coach at Fishers High School in Fishers, Ind. On Matthew’s coaching staff will be alum Marty Strother BA ’02. Matthew also teaches math at the new high school. His wife, Sara, teaches third grade in the same district.
Scott Vannatter TIP is enrolled in an online certifcation program at Indiana Wesleyan University to obtain certification in special education.
PC Walker BA is a volunteer coordinator at Powerhouse Ministries in Folsom, Calif. It is a ministry to the poor and low-income members of Folsom, Calif. Tonya (Doyle) Walker BA is an executive administrator at Adventure Christian Church in the young adult ministry.
Class of 2004 Top of page
Laura (Hart) Day BA graduated from physician assistant school and works at a local emergency room. She writes, “Married life is going great. We hope to add a new addition to our family soon … a puppy. We are hoping for a girl!”
Jamie Koontz BSN is an ER nurse and a Mary Kay consultant. She is working on a master’s degree in nursing. Nick Koontz BA is at IU Medical School. They will both graduate in 2008. Friends may e-mail them at jamiekoontz@sbcglobal.net.
Rebecca Overman BSN is a pediatric nurse in Seattle. She is working on a master’s degree at Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle.
Class of 2005 Top of page
Bill Hedge BA is the assistant maintenance director and the chaplain at Hope Hill. He is also the youth director at Hope First Church of God.
Brad Hilderbrand BA married Barbara Yates on June 16, 2006. He was selected as one of seven Indiana Governor’s Fellows for the 2006-07 fiscal year. He will be working within state government agencies on a three-month rotating basis.
Amy Kocher BA and her family have relocated to Columbus, Ohio, but friends can still reach her by e-mail.
Class of 2006 Top of page
Benjamin Grohs BA married Jessica White BA on Sept. 2, 2006, at the Grand Haven Lighthouse Pier in Grand Haven, Mich. They live in Lakeland, Fla. Jessica teaches fifth grade, and Benjamin is a carpenter’s assistant.
Heather Kaufman BA is serving a one-year term with Mennonite Voluntary Service in San Antonio, Texas, as a childcare teacher with Daughters of Charity.
Aaron Smith BA is appearing in three shows in Branson, Mo. He plays John “the beloved” in The Promise, a Broadway-style musical about the life and ministry of Jesus. He also appears in Smoke on the Mountain and Sanders Family Christmas.
Kyle Weller BA is an admissions representative at Indiana Business College in Indianapolis.
George Wiley BA and Jennifer (Rigsby) Wiley BA moved to Birmingham, Ala. George is a video director at Student Life, Inc., a company that hosts Christian camps and conventions year-round across the nation. Jennifer is working at Re/Max Southern Homes.
Chris Wolfgang BA is an editor for Wiley Publishing in Fishers, Ind. She writes, “It’s truly an exciting opportunity!”.
School of Theology Top of page
1957 -- R. Eugene Price BS ’52, MDiv retired from the DVA Medical Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2002. He and his wife, Carol A. (Hays) ’56, live in Lincoln Hills, Calif. Gene writes a monthly column for the Lincoln News Messenger newspaper. They have three children and five grandchildren.
1977 --Tim Foreman BA ’74, MDiv and Linda (Phillips) Foreman BA ’74 have relocated to Anderson, Ind., where Tim is the pastor of the South Meridian Church of God. They had lived in Otsego, Mich., for 25 years, where Tim pastored at the Otsego Church of God and Linda taught for 13 years with the Allegan County ISD. They have three sons, who are married.
1978 -- Ed Buckle MDiv is writing books and articles.
1906 -- Jason Nelson MDiv is an associate pastor at Farmington Hills Church of God. He and his wife, Anne, welcomed their first child, Abigail Rae, on May 23, 2006.
