Class Notes
1956 | 1962 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1988 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2004 | School of Theology
Class of 1956 Top of page
Paul Hader BA pastored for 40 years in the Church of God in New Mexico, Kansas, and Oklahoma. He was forced by ill health to retire in 1994, and he remains in an invalid state. Friends may contact him at roswastis@cox.net.
Class of 1962 Top of page
Ruben Schwieger retired in June as a tenured professor of mathematics at the University of Southern Indiana after more than 33 hears of high school and university teaching. His teaching included four years of high school teaching in Kenya and a year as a Fulbright scholar in Ghana, West Africa. He was also a pastor or co-pastor for 23 years in Kansas, Missouri, and Indiana. Jenny (Livingston) Schwieger BS also retired in June from pastoring and teaching. Jenny has been pastor of three churches in Indiana and Kentucky, serving for more than 21 years, most recently in Princeton, Ind. Her role as pastor followed 14 years of public and private school teaching at the grade school level. The Schwiegers now make their home in Anderson, Ind., and continue to be involved in international missions activities.
Class of 1965 Top of page
Emily (Johnson) Ladner BA lives in Henderson, Nev. She is interested in hearing from other alumni in the Las Vegas area. Her e-mail address is ejladner2002@ yahoo.com.
Class of 1967 Top of page
Twila Tucker Briscoe BA was named Child Care Administrator of the Year by the Southwest Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education. Twila is the administrator of Alpha Christian Child Care Centers in Hollins and has been caring for children in the childcare industry for more than 41 years. Jerry Childers BA has retired from teaching after 38 years. His career included coaching high school football for 22 years, wrestling for 18 years, and baseball for 25 years. He was also a work co-op teacher for 30 years.
Class of 1971 Top of page
Linda (Hilyard) Fasel BA completed her Doctor of Education in August 2007 from Argosy University. Her concentration was in higher education curriculum and instruction. Her research involved identifying persistence traits of college-age bodily kinesthetic learners. She is an associate professor in the Teacher Education Department at Warner Southern College. She was named Polk County Teacher of the Year at Warner Southern College in 2005. Linda is married to Terry Fasel SOT ’71. They have a son, Jeremy, and a daughter, Sara (Fasel) Kane BA ’98.
Class of 1972 Top of page
Terry Lee Neal BA has submitted his first children’s adventure story for publication. It has been picked up by PublishAmerica and is selling around the world. The Find It Club can be purchased on Amazon. Terry wrote the story to encourage his grandchild to read. The story is about a group of children who find those things that have been lost. In doing so, the children solve a murder mystery and help capture a man who has swindled people out of thousands of dollars. Children ages 9 to 12 are the target audience. According to Terry, book companies around the world have given the book a five-star rating.
Class of 1973 Top of page
Harald Gruber BA writes, “I became a grandfather for the first time last year. It has been wonderful to have a granddaughter, only she lives too far away!”
Class of 1974 Top of page
Sadie Beth Evans BA writes, “After teaching Title I remedial teaching and math, English as a second language, and theatre for the last 32 years, I retired in May 2007 to assume the role of secretary/treasurer for the Historical Society of the Church of God, for which I was ratified at the 2006 annual meeting of the Historical Society. I praise the Lord for allowing me to be his hands and feet all of these years in such a variety of ways.”
Joe Tira BA, MA ’77 — see The College, 1975.
Gary Vieth BA is self-employed as a real estate appraiser and broker.
Class of 1975 Top of page
Chuck Slaughter BA is pastoring the First United Church of God in Rockford, Ill. In May, he graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix with a Master of Education in special education. He teaches at Freeport High School in Freeport, Ill., and is also the boy’s basketball coach at Durand High School. His wife, Debra, is program director of the pharmacy tech program at Rockford Business College. Kay (Wixom) Tira BA is the editor of The Contact newspaper for the Churches of God in Oregon and southwest Washington. She and Joe Tira BA ’74, MA ’77 were excited to meet their second grandchild for the first time on Sept 25, 2007.
Class of 1976 Top of page
Debbie (Fuller) Thomas announces that her first novel, Tuesday Night at the Blue Moon, will be released in May by Moody Publishers. Don Thomas BA has acquired a franchise with Kei Window Cleaning in the Sacramento area. Their daughter, Megan, is an animation major at San Jose State. Their son, Ian, is in the Marine Reserves.
Class of 1978 Top of page
Mike “Harry” Gerig BA hosted a gathering of alumni in Auburn, Ind., on July 26-29. Denny Huebner BA ’79, Joe “The Toe” Williams, Bubba “Roy” Smith BA, Phil Hackett BA, Bob Henry BA ’79, and Dave Courtney BA all gathered for a 4-day, 90-hole marathon. The gathering was a splinter group of the Anderson Outlaw Alumni that includes Garry Zick BA, Brad Rhoades BA ’77, Rick Schrecengost BA ’77, Larry BA ’77 and Lynden Carter BA ’78, Jerry Fox BA ’79, and Scott Zebedis BA ’79. The entire group spends a weekend in Denver every spring to gather, laugh, and eat.
Daniel Niswander is a producer, host, and performer in online video shows, including Niswander’s Fun to the Nth Degree, a variety show on niswander rockettheater.com.
Debra Hader Ross BA lives in Olathe, Kan., with her husband, John, and their two children, Patrick and Katye. Debra and John spent 20 years helping establish the Indian Creek Community Church. Debra is now president of a charity to aid the Christian Sudanese people of south Sudan called JumpStart Sudan. They have raised funds to build a clinic in Akon but continue to need support to keep the clinic supplied with resources. Anyone interested can access information about this project at www.jumpstart sudan.org.
Class of 1979 Top of page
Vicki (Shafer) Ratliff BA writes that her son, Tyler, has returned from his second tour in Iraq with the U.S. Air Force. Her son, Drew, is a sophomore at the University of North Carolina in Asheville. Her husband, Keith, is an administrator/instructor at Central Piedmont Community College. Vicki is in her 27th year as a secondary teacher, her 21st in the state of North Carolina. She writes, “I have enjoyed the teaching profession and have won some teaching awards, but I am looking forward to starting something different when I retire!”
Class of 1980 Top of page
Al LeMay BA, MDiv ’83 — see The School of Theology, 1983.
Class of 1981 Top of page
Sterling Evans BA has authored a book Bound in Twine: The History and Ecology of the Henequen-Wheat Complex for Mexico and the American and Canadian Plains, 1880-1950. He is a professor at Brandon University in Canada.
Debbie (Davis) Morton BA was voted Eighth Grade Teacher of the Year at Salem Junior High School for the 2006-2007 school year. She writes, “I was thrilled to receive this award, but since I moved to ninth grade this year and have the same students, I think that perhaps they wanted to stay in my good graces for this year!”
Class of 1982 Top of page
Shari (Dukesherer) McCloughan BA writes that her daughter, Erin, married Dale Luke Miller in December 2006.
Class of 1983 Top of page
Chris Robinson BA is the minister of youth and family at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Signal Mountain, Tenn. In May 2007 he earned his PhD in sociology from the University of South Carolina. He earned a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in 1989. He and his wife, Lauren, have two children, Lillian, 13, and Marilee, 11. Friends may contact him at chris.robinson@signalpres.org.
Class of 1984 Top of page
Jean (Baird) Hartley BA writes, “For the last 15 years, I have been preparing minister tax returns and helping churches and non-profits with their accounting issues. Last year, I decided to go on my own and launched Hartley Tax and Accounting, serving all 50 states. It is a very exciting time! If you would like to visit my Web site, it is www.Hartley TaxAccounting.com.”
Class of 1985 Top of page
Julie (Mathis) Dodson BA — see The College, 2005.
Class of 1986 Top of page
David “Frank” Taggart BA writes that he lives 10 minutes away from the Bushes — Laura and George, that is. He’s making a lot of music and spending lots of time with his son, Bodhi. AU friends are invited to drop him a line at Frantag @aol.com.
Class of 1988 Top of page
Deb (Ferguson) Gillum ASN has been named the associate dean of nursing for Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind. She is working on her PhD from Rush University in Chicago, with her dissertation focusing on cardiovascular risk factors in the Amish. She is also a certified adult and family nurse practitioner. She lives in Syracuse, Ind., with her husband, Tim, and their two children, Jessica, 9, and Cameron, 6. Friends may reach her at gillum@ bnin.net.
Class of 1990 Top of page
Kenneth Dodson BA, MBA ’05 — see The College, 2005. Tucker Kleitsch BA married Julie Blauvelt BA ’92 on Oct. 14, 2007, in Fairfax, Va. They reconnected after 15 years during the 2005 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. They live in Falls Church, Va., and both work at the U.S. Capitol building “executing top-secret missions.” They can be reached at julia7@msn.com.
Class of 1991 Top of page
Eric Houchin BA and his wife, Kristi, announce the birth of their third son, Benjamin Josef, on Aug. 1, 2007. He was welcomed home by Jakob, 5, and Samule, 3. Eric and Kristi live in Vicksburg, Mich., where they both practice medicine at Family Doctors of Vicksburg. Eric has recently expanded his practice to include cosmetic laser therapies, botox, and filler injectables. Eric has been recognized as a national lecturer on cosmetic procedures. He is forever indebted to AU for the quality education that the science department provided him. He writes, “God has truly blessed me and my family.” Tracy McNabb Hayden BA lives in Panama City Beach, Fla. Tracy teaches fifth grade at Beach Elementary and has a 13-year-old son.
Class of 1992 Top of page
Julie Blauvelt BA — see The College, 1990. Sonja Kuhn BA was promoted in August to Greystone property manager over Greystone at the Woodlands and Greystone at Green Island Hills. This promotion is a 24/7 job but provides terrific opportunity to come in contact with individuals from all areas of life. Sonja writes, “It is amazing how small gestures affect so many lives in ways never thought possible. This is just one step toward the life God has planned for me.”
Raye (Bel) Longwell BA and her husband, Jeff, have been married for 15 years. They have four children. Raye works from home as a self-employed writer for a company she and her husband created called Skits and Stuff. She specializes in Christian drama and puppet skits as well as children’s church curriculum. The Web site can be found at www.skitsandstuff.com. Raye is also the drama director at their church in Plattsburg, Mo., and the director of the community children’s theatre, Jr. Follies. She would love to hear from classmates at longwell@skitsandstuff.com.
Class of 1993 Top of page
Marc Bowyer and his wife, Kristina, welcomed home four adopted sibling boys on Sept. 27, 2007. The family is living in St. Louis, where Marc has been audio director at Grace Church for two years.
Brian Burnett BA — see The College, 1999.
Chad Hayward BA and his wife, Michelle, welcomed their fifth daughter, Ellerie Claire on Father’s Day, June 17, 2007.
Chris Hoeppner BA and his wife, Kara, have four children. Chris is a managing partner of Legends Sports Bar and owns a business on Ebay called Hoepp’s Sports Collectibles. He is hoping to open a used car lot in 2008.
Kathy (Robbins) Riddle BSN writes that her family has moved to Minnesota. Her husband, Greg, has accepted a job with Cummins Inc. Power Generation in Fridley as the global warranty director. Kathy remains a full-time mom to Nolan, 9, and Natalie, 6. She writes, “I am considering going back to work but am having a good time being mom full time, too!” Friends may write to them at their new address at 1933 157th Lane NW, Andover, MN 55304.
Class of 1994 Top of page
Krissy (Bache) Blakley BA writes, “We are thrilled to be moving to Zionsville, Ind., to be closer to family and to enjoy small-town life.”
Arthur “Shawn” Chase was named head track coach at Maconaquah High School.
Kim (Bixel) Etter BA and her husband, Bill, announce the birth of Benjamin Luke, on March 27, 2007. Kim writes, “He is such a joy, and his brother, Camden, 4, and sister, Kate, 2, just adore him. We have been so blessed!”
Steve Fehlinger BA writes, “We celebrated the birth of our second child, Shane Andrew, on Jan. 27, 2007. We also moved to a larger home in July which allows for more space for two very active kids.”
Penny (Donahue) Hadley BSN writes, “We had our second son, Grant, on July 28, 2006. He was five weeks early, and he was in the NICU at Clarian North for three weeks. At the end of his first year, he was healthy and full of energy. He tries to keep up with big brother Ethan, 3. Friends can e-mail us at pennysdonahue@yahoo.com.”
Jamie (Hawes) Jungerheld BA writes, “With two kids and a part-time job, life keeps my husband and I busy. I would love to hear from any old friends at jamiehawesz1017@hotmail.com.”
Class of 1995 Top of page
Joy (Knepp) Barnes BA and her husband live in South Bend, Ind., with their 3-year-old son, Antoine Jr. (A.J.), and 1-year-old daughter, Adriana Joy. Joy works as a nursing instructor for Ivy Tech. She teaches gerontology and pharmacology. Friends may e-mail her at jmbarnes4@yahoo.com.
David Cribbs BA and his wife, Rebecca, announce the birth of their third child on April 21, 2007. She is a beautiful red-headed girl. She was welcomed home by Caroline Ruth, 3, and Jonathan David, 2. Friends may e-mail him at dcribbs105@hotmail.com or visit his myspace page at myspace.com/ dorky_d.
Michelle Ruthenburg BA, MEd ’99 — see The College, 1999.
Charles “Chip” Lewis BA and his wife, Heather, announce the birth of Avery Grace on May 28, 2007.
Charity (Solomon) Perry BA married Dustin Jablonski BA ’06 on July 21, 2007. Dustin is the new stepdad to Josiah, 8, Mary Grace, 6, and Nathan, 3. The family lives in Marshall, Ind.
Class of 1996 Top of page
Paul Duke BA and Charity (Donley) Duke BA ’97 announce the birth of their third child, Brianna Marie, on Sept. 12, 2007. Paul works in Indianapolis as a corporate cost accountant. Charity is a stay-at-home mom and has her hands full with Caleb, 6, Sierra, 4, and now Brianna. Paul also teaches a finance class in the county jail to inmates. Paul and Charity live in Noblesville, where they are active youth leaders in their church.
Kelley Wills BA and her boys, Evan, 9, and Gabe, 8, moved to Northwood, Ohio, last spring. Kelly just finished her master’s degree in administration in 2007 and continues to teach social studies at Northwood High School. The rest of her time is spent as the assistant athletic director for the high school and as a soccer/football mom on the sidelines for her two boys.
Class of 1997 Top of page
Matthew Anzivino BA married Kara Quintal on Sept. 29, 2007. The couple honeymooned at Disney World. They live in Medway, Mass. Friends may e-mail Matthew at mattvino1@comcast.net.
Chad Briscoe BA and Jamie (Cole) Briscoe BA ’02 welcomed their first child, Kate Marie, on June 29, 2007. Chad is the director of athletics at Grace College in Winona, Ind. Jamie taught elementary school for the past five years but is now excited to be a stay-at-home mom. Chad and Jamie can be reached at chad.briscoe@ grace.edu.
Michael Cross BA and his wife, Laurie, welcomed their third child, Rylan Delaney. Michael was elected as a partner in his law firm, which will be renamed Briskin, Cross & Sanford this month.
Donna (Lee) Doyle has taken a new position as director of development and marketing for the Alston Wilkes Society of South Carolina.
Charity (Donley) Duke BA — see The College, 1996.
Isaac Henry BA and Carrie (Tolliver) Henry BA ’98 live in northeast Brown County, Ind., with their sons Malachi, 4, and Ezra, 2. Isaac is a project manager in IT with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and teaches various business classes part time for Indiana Wesleyan University. Carrie enjoys staying home full time with the boys. They would love to hear from friends at ichenry@aol.com.
Jared Jennette BA was ordained as a United Methodist minister on June 2, 2007. Jared and DeAnn and their two sons, Corbin, 4, and Micah, 1, live in Marion, Ind., where Jared serves as senior pastor at Center Chapel UMC. Jared would like to hear from friends at revjrizz@yahoo.com.
Charlie Sharrard MBA teaches exceptional children at Hickory High School in Hickory, N.C.
Marcus York BA was called back to NBC’s The Office for their season premiere. He has also been part of a national commercial for Secure Horizons, which aired from September to December. He has also done an interview with www.thetwocents.com.
Class of 1998 Top of page
Jane (Allwood) Adkins and her husband, Andy, live in southern Ohio with their two sons, Ethan, 4, and Noah, 2. Andy is employed at Shawnee State University. Jane works on a per diem basis in a neonatal intensive care unit. Friends may write to her at janeaadkins@ yahoo.com.
Jennifer (Martin) Bellin BA earned an MBA from the University of Cincinnati in June 2007. She is the director of public relations for the Cincinnati Opera. R.W. Moody Jr. BA and Joy (Wolfe) Moody BA ’99 have moved their family to the gulf coast of Texas. They have a new ministry assignment with Parkgate Community Church. Friends can contact them at rdubjoy@att.net.
Geoff Rothman BA travels as a senior solutions consultant for www.exstream .com. He has been with the company for two years. He is currently onsite at Allstate’s headquarters in Chicago and will be there on a long-term project. He splits his time between singing on the vocal team at Willow Creek in Chicago and Southland Christian in Lexington. Friends can catch up with Geoff at rothman@pobox.com.
Jen (Vorhis) Stone BA and her husband, Jerret, welcomed Piper Valentine into their family on Valentine’s Day 2007. She was welcomed home by brothers Gabriel, 5, and Logan, 4. Jen writes, “She is such a happy child, and she is most definitely a ‘daddy’s girl!’” At the end of last school year, Jen was awarded Kettering’s (Ohio) Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award for her work with the gifted education program at Kettering Middle School. She was fortunate enough to lead a group of her former students on a South Pacific trip to Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii. “It was truly a wonderful year, and I cannot wait to see what is in store for us next,” writes Jen. Friends may contact Jen at jennifer.stone@ketteringschools.org.
Jeanne (Nuckles) Wiard BA and Jason Wiard BA ’99 announce the birth of Kate Olivia on April 15, 2007. She was welcomed home by a brother, Luke, 2. Jeanne is a stay-at-home mom. Jason is an auditor for the state of Michigan and teaches part time for Baker College of Auburn Hills.
Class of 1999 Top of page
Carey Blasko BA will graduate from Honors Beauty College in February. She is working toward being a licensed esthetician.
Michelle (Ruthenburg) Burnett BA, MEd ’99 and Brian Burnett BA ’93 live in Alexandria, Ind. Brian is the third-shift captain for the Alexandria Police Department. Michelle teaches high school math and sponsors the Student Council. She is also finishing a four-year term on the Alexandria City Council. Abigail is in second grade and Elijah is in kindergarten. They both enjoy their church, playing baseball, and being with their extended family. Michelle (Cain) Giles BA and her husband welcomed a set of twins, Matthew and Sara, on Aug. 3, 2007.
Casey Hovermale BA and Misty (Hall) Hovermale BSN ’02 announce the birth of their first child, Greyson Reilly, on Jan. 10, 2007.
Amy (Haltom) Hyman BA, and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Isabella Jane on Nov. 30, 2006. Amy writes, “She is beautiful, and we are having so much fun watching our little blessing learn and grow each day.” Chris is a nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Beach Grove, Ind. Amy is staying home with Bella.
Matt Kettlebar BA married Andee Morris on July 13, 2007, at a beachside ceremony in Hollywood, Fla. The couple lives in Westfield, Ind. Matt is a science teacher and varsity football coach at Westfield High School, and Andee works for Prudential of Indianapolis. Dontie (Edwards) Kidwell BA has moved to Rome, Ga., where her husband is completing his residency in family medicine.
Joy (Wolfe) Moody BA — see The College, 1998.
Linda (Hurd) Moxon BSN and her husband, Andrew, announce the birth of their third daughter, Charlotte Kay, on Sept. 12, 2007. She joins 3-year-old twins Ella and Lorelei, “who are ecstatic to be big sisters.”
Amber (Daugherty) Ritchey BA, MEd ’05 — see The College, 2000.
Sierra (Jennings) Vogt BA and Timothy Vogt BA write, “We are so excited about our first little Vogt!” Deacon Jennings was born on June 21, 2007. “Deacon joins his two furry beagle brothers, Riley and Wallace, at our home in the Castleton, Ind., area.”
Jason Wiard BA — see The College, 1998.
Class of 2000 Top of page
Jennifer (Pauter) Groh BA and her husband, Adam, announce the birth of Kaitlyn Diane on May 24, 2007. The family lives in Troy, Mich., and can be reached at jenn.groh@gmail.com.
Cliff Ritchey BA and Amber (Daugherty) Ritchey BA ’99, MEd ’05 announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Kay, on July 5, 2007. They write, “Her big brother, Cove, is adjusting well and enjoying sharing the spotlight with her.” Amber teaches at Sand Creek Intermediate in Fishers, Ind. Cliff is busy with a growing photography business. Friends may contact them at aritchey@hse.k12.in.us.
Adam Russell BA — see The College, 2001.
Marleen (Marlin) Soliman BA is the acquisition and dubbing manager for SAT-7, Egypt bureau. SAT-7 is a Christian satellite station serving the Middle East and North Africa. She returned to her home country (Egypt) in 2001 and started working with SAT-7. She worked in different positions in the production field. Besides her administrative job, she has her own program (in Arabic) addressing college girls. Friends may contact Marleen at marlo_eg98@hotmail.com.
Nathan Stewart BA completed his Master of Arts degree in practical theology in worship and renewal from Regent University School of Divinity in May. He is the pastor of worship arts at the Eaton First Church of God in Eaton, Ohio.
Suzanna (Warner) Tejada BA and San Miguel Tejada BA ’01, along with their daughter, Ariana, welcomed Jonathan Carlos to the family on Oct. 1, 2007.
Class of 2001 Top of page
SuzAnne Bradaric BA graduated from Cal State Long Beach with an MFA in theatre management and finished an internship at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, Calif. She spent the fall semester at AU teaching for Dr. Morehead, who was on sabbatical. While at AU, she directed A Streetcar Named Desire and performed in an alumni production of the musical The Last Five Years. Having returned to southern California, she is preparing for the presentation of the alumni production for California audiences at Pacific Art Theatre, a non-profit theatre company SuzAnne founded. She plans to stay in southern California to work in education and outreach or literary management for a regional theatre while continuing to perform and direct. She’d love to hear from friends at sbradaric@gmail.com.
Meghan Britton BA married Matt Gross on Sept. 29, 2007. Bridesmaids were Julie VanDeWege BA and Breea Burtch BA. Meghan and Matt are both graphic designers working at Meghan’s parents’ company. They just bought their first house and are living in Fort Wayne.
Terri Kendall BA graduated from Asbury Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree in May. She is doing a one-year CPE residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Steve Miller BA and Jill (Renner) Miller BA announce the birth of their first child, Eliana Marie, on Sept. 13, 2007.
Alyssa (Duty) Miracle BA and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of their first child, Norah Kendal, on April 29, 2007. The family resides in Knoxville, Tenn. Jason Rowe BA and Sarah (Myers) Rowe BA announce the birth of a daughter, Taylor Makenzie, on March 13, 2007. She joins a brother, Talon.
Tiffany (Kapp) Russell BA and Adam Russell BA ’00 announce the birth of Brendan Paul on Dec. 7, 2006. The family lives in Indianapolis. Adam is a teacher at Fishers High School. Tiffany works in product development for Delta Faucet Company.
Kami Schwerdtfeger BA completed her PhD in marriage and family therapy from Texas Tech University. In August, she moved to Stillwater, Okla., to begin her academic career as an assistant professor in the College of Human Environmental Sciences at Oklahoma State University.
San Miguel Tejada BA — see The College, 2000.
James Worley III writes that he finally graduated in the summer of 2007. He is employed by the State of Alabama. He and his wife, Sarah, have a daughter, Charlotte Anabelle.
Class of 2002 Top of page
Amy (Mock) Coryell BA is working on an associate’s degree in business administration at Baker College. Her husband, Scott, is employed full time with the Air Force. They recently bought their first home in Peru, Ind.
Jan (Ridens) Cox BA and Chris Cox BA ’03 have relocated to Clearwater, Fla., with their three sons. Chris is the director of worship and Jan is the director of student ministry at Cypress Meadows Community Church.
Travis Daugherty BA — see The College, 2003.
Misty (Hall) Hovermale BSN — see The College, 1999.
Melanie Porter BA is pursuing a master’s degree in education and will graduate on May 9. She writes, “All are welcome with gifts.” Friends may find Melanie as Big Mama on myspace or e-mail her at msporter77@hotmail.com.
Priscilla Stanton BA married Eric Peters on July 22, 2007. Alumni in the wedding were Joni Stidham Vincent BA and Melissa Shaul BA. Priscilla is the resident director at Cincinnati Christian University, where she received her MA in counseling in 2006. She is also a pregnancy counselor and adoption worker at Catholic Social Services. Eric is pursing a master’s degree in health services from Xavier University and working part time at Accenture.
Class of 2003 Top of page
Heather Anderson BA married Remy Levin on May 23, 2007, in an outdoor ceremony at her parents’ home in rural Michigan. Heather is pursuing a career with the National Park Service in Glacier National Park, Montana. Remy is working toward a degree in environmental policy. Friends may contact Heather at iamshoeless@hotmail.com.
Kristin Beavers BSN has moved to Albuquerque, N.M., where she is a neonatal flight nurse for an air medical transport company. She writes, “I’m very excited about this job and excited to start this new chapter and see what God has in store for me in the Southwest. I’m always excited to hear from old friends.” Her e-mail address is nurse_girl77@yahoo.com.
Jared Brothers BA married Gabrielle on June 16, 2007. Alumni in the wedding included Jake Brothers BA ’02, Jevon Brenneman BA ’02, Stewart Silvis BA ’02, Bryan Chapman BA, Eric Neal BA ’04, Ryan Neal BA ’04, David Blakesley BA, and Kelly Goodman BA ’04. Jared and Gabby live in Bloomington, Ill., where she teaches third grade, and he is involved in ministry.
Amber (Sigler) Cole BSN and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Karlee Eileen on April 13, 2007. They have another daughter, Sophie Jean.
Chris Cox BA — see The College, 2002.
Jessica (Kingsbury) Daugherty BA and Travis Daugherty BA ’02 announce the birth of their first child, Aden William, on March 21, 2007.
Class of 2004 Top of page
Hector Arocha MBA was recently hired by Nestlé Purina NPPC North America as a senior auditor for Nestlé market audit group.
Ashley Cochran BA recently returned after completing her military training as a combat medic. She lives in Fishers, Ind., and is awaiting deployment to Iraq in February. She writes, “Thank you for all your love and support.”
Betsy Walker BA married Ben James on July 28, 2007. They are living in Castleton, Ind.
Mindi (Johnson) Yero BA announces the birth of Maurizio “Reece” on Aug. 29, 2007.
Class of 2005 Top of page
Kenneth Dodson BA left his position as global vice president of sales and marketing in the pharmaceutical lab and development industry in March 2005. He and Julie (Mathis) Dodson BA purchased a local company comprised of three business units and renamed the corporation True North Ventures, Inc., as representation of the source of direction they seek in their lives. They sold the Firestone Service Center in October 2006, while retaining Fishers Towing and Recovery and True North Risk Management Services, which is a commercial snow removal and salt application risk-management company. Julie writes, “It has been a great blessing and learning opportunity to own and manage this company together. We thank God for how he has guided and used us over the past several years.” Scott Hamilton BA graduated in August from Indiana State University with a master’s degree in mental health counseling. He is a counselor at a community mental health center in Greencastle, Ind.
Angela Kirby BA married Bryan Nixon on Aug. 4, 2007. The couple met in graduate school. Angela graduates in May from Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle with a master’s degree in counseling psychology.
Laura Markle BA and R.M. Keelan Downton were married in a midnight ceremony on Aug. 4, 2007. Laura began the Master of Divinity program at Princeton Theological Seminary in the fall.
Karen Puplava BSN married David Stanley on May 26, 2007, in Brentwood, Tenn. Karen is a registered nurse at a pediatric clinic. Dave is a senior account manager for Dell Inc.
Amber (Daugherty) Ritchey BA ’99, MEd — see The College, 2000.
Amanda Stout BA has moved to Clarksville, Tenn., and taken a full-time position at the Opryland Hotel and Convention Center as a call center agent.
Class of 2006 Top of page
Anya Eckelbarger BA is studying at Palmer Theological Seminary working toward a Master of Theological Studies in Christian faith and public policy. She was selected as a Ronald J. Sider scholar and is being mentored by Dr. Sider through her work at the Sider Center for Christian Faith and Public Policy.
Lindsay Halderman BA married Scott Johnson on Sept. 1, 2007, at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa. Scott is finishing his senior year at Iowa State University majoring in religious studies. Lindsay works for Marriott in Des Moines. Friends may e-mail the couple at ScottandLindsay@gmail.com.
Lacey Heaton BA begins graduate school this spring at the University of Southern Indiana to earn a master’s degree in social work. “And I just got a raise at work — woohoo!”
Dustin Jablonski BA — see The College, 1995.
Tana Stewart BA is the new accounts service representative at Indiana Member’s Credit Union.
Lauren (Fonte) Young MBA announces the birth of Vincent Joseph on Aug. 9, 2007.
School of Theology Top of page
1977 - Joe Tira BA ’74, MA — see The College, 1975.
1983 - Al LeMay BA ’80, MDiv and his wife, Linda, are happy to be back home in Youngstown, Ohio, with family and friends. Al writes that they are both suffering from age-related ailments, but they are still active in the Simon Road Church of God and the NEO fellowship.
1987 - Hilda Nauenburg MDiv writes, “After 14 years serving as associate pastor at Glamorgan Church of God in Calgary, Alberta, I have taken a position as chaplain at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary.”
