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Fall 2002 Alumni News

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1930s

Burdette Andrews ’30 retired on June 30, 2002 following 56 years as superintendent of Vandercook Lake Schools in Jackson, Mich. Andrews, 94, began his tenure in July 1946. He planned to continue as a consultant for the district.

“Vandercook Lake has been very fortunate to have had Mr. Andrews as a superintendent for all these years,” said assistant superintendent Ron Bennett. “His life is dedicated to his community and the education of its children. This community continues to be supportive of the schools, and this is largely due to the guidance of Mr. Andrews.”

Andrews’ tenure has been recognized on numerous occasions. In 2000, Education Week, of Washington, D.C., ran a story to recognize him as the nation’s longest-serving superintendent. The Michigan Association of School Administrators noted his accomplishment during an annual conference in January 2002.

“He’s a legend,” said Mike Flanagan, executive director of the association. “Sometimes you say these things casually, but it’s true, this man is a legend. It’s not just time. You think of the positive impact he’s had on generations of kids. It’s a wonderful story.”

In 1999, the name of Vandercook Lake middle and high schools was changed to the Burdette W. Andrews Campus.

3610 Francis St., Jackson, MI 49203.

1940s

Dr. Bokko Tsuchiyama ’42 was profiled in Princeton Theological Seminary’s inSpire magazine in an issue that concentrated on the connections of Princeton to the continent of Asia. As the son of a Japanese pastor who studied in the United States and served in Asia during World War II, Tsuchiyama came to the United States to study in 1939 at the advice of his father.

After graduating from Greenville College in 1942, Tsuchiyama faced indecision about the next step in his life. Rather than returning home to face risk to his well-being, he stayed in the United States and attended Princeton, just as his father had 14 years earlier. He began in Princeton’s accelerated program and was able to earn an M.Div. in just two years. He continued at the seminary and earned a Th.M. in 1945 before beginning his ministry. Tsuchiyama later returned to Princeton in 1955 to work on a Ph.D. in Christian education and completed it in 1964.

Over his fifty years of ministry as a pastor, professor, university president, and children’s center director, Tsuchiyama was instrumental in the founding of a college that prepared ministers and teachers, established a program for children’s research, and improved early childhood education in Asian countries through work with the Economic Social Council of the United Nations.

3-5-1 Wakamatudai, Sakai-Si, 590-0116 Osaka, JAPAN.

Ruth (Lamson ’44) Broomfield volunteers at Providence Hospital in Medford, Ore., after 34 years of teaching junior high language arts. P.O. Box 3875, Central Point, OR 97502.

1950s

Richard Gabriel ’50 is the chairman of the New York Conference Board of Administration after pastoring for more than 50 years in Free Methodist ministry.

Peggy (Pacatte ’52) retired as a psychiatric social worker. She is on the New York Conference MEG Board and volunteers as a mental health worker with Red Cross Disaster Services. P.O. Box 292, Beach Lake, PA 18405. mgabriel@ezaccess.net.

Bill Erickson ’52 has led a task force in creating an online training program for ministry with the deaf for the Education Coalition of the Deaf Evangelical Agencies in Fellowship for Christ. He retired in June 2001 as executive director of Gospel Ministries for the Deaf after 30 years. 5201 NE 68th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98661. wege@qwest.net.

Don Spicer ’52 has supply-pastored the O’Neill Wesleyan Church for the past six years after retiring from 43 years in Free Methodist ministry. HC 86, Box 5, Amelia, NE 68711.

Clancy and Doris (Towns) Thompson ’52 are on staff at the Clarkston Free Methodist Church. 5445 Winell St., Clarkston, MI 48346. clancydorist2@aol.com.

Dr. Kenneth Smith - Click for a larger image.

Dr. Kenneth Smith, Jr. ’53 has become the first and only U.S. doctor to implant a potentially revolutionary electronic eye device that allows a blind patient to see. Dr. Smith, a professor of neurosurgery at the St. Louis University School of Medicine, performed the two- to three-hour surgical procedure in Lisbon, Portugal, in April 2002. He was one of four specialists who operated on eight blind patients receiving artificial vision systems developed by the Dobelle Institute.

“With this technology, there’s new hope that some patients who have lost their vision through trauma can unscramble light patterns well enough to function,” Smith said. “Patients who live in darkness potentially have a light at the end of the tunnel.”

The artificial vision system is a more complicated version of the visor worn by Geordi La Forge, the blind chief engineer in the science fiction television show Star Trek: The Next Generation. Patients are implanted with devices that act as artificial eyes by stimulating the visual cortex of the brain.

Two patients, who had been totally blind before their surgeries in April, have already learned to use the prosthetic system well enough to slowly drive cars on private property. They could walk freely around a laboratory, avoid obstacles, and look outside a window to see a tree.

Smith has been working with the Dobelle Institute, a privately held company that creates medical devices, since 1970. Dobelle began developing an artificial vision system in 1968, and the project has picked up steam as computer technology has improved.

Patients use special sunglasses fitted with a miniature television camera, microcomputer, and stimulator. The gear attaches by cable to a tiny fire hydrant-like device implanted in the back of the skull that connects electrodes on the surface of the visual part of the brain.

Patients don’t have “normal” vision. Instead, they see white flashes of light that resemble stars on a black background and learn to interpret the patterns to gain mobility.

“By putting an array of electrodes in the brain, patients see a pattern of white spots that they could learn to interpret well enough to get some useful vision,” Smith said.

Smith has been director of St. Louis University’s division of neurological surgery since 1968 and professor of surgery there since 1971. An endowed chair in neurosurgery at the St. Louis University School of Medicine is named in his honor.

3635 Vista Ave., Box 15250, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Photos courtesy of the Dobelle Institute.

Willard ’55 and Hazel Frost celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 16, 2002. He is now in his fifth year as assistant to the superintendent of the Gateway Conference of the Free Methodist Church after retiring from 46 years in pastoral ministry. 1311 Chestnut Dr., Greenville, IL 62246. wfrost@papadocs.net.

Rev. Kay D. Cole ’58 retired in March 2002 after 40 years of pastoral ministry. There was a celebration in his honor on May 5, 2002 in Greenville. 13847 State Rt. 143, Pocahontas, IL 62275.

1960s

Henry A. Ajagbe ’60 retired from his teaching position at the University of Ibadan School of Dentistry in September 2001. Department of Dentistry, University College Hospital, Ibadan, NIGERIA.

Charles Finley ’60 retired after 42 years of teaching and counseling in the public schools of Illinois. He was most recently at Edwardsville High School where he was a counselor and sponsor of Student Venture, the high school ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. 212 Matterhorn Ct., Edwardsville, IL 62034-1326. finley@mtsinet.com.

Dr. John Burd ’61, president of Brenau University, was honored April 19, 2002 with the dedication of the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts at Brenau University. The city of Gainesville, Ga., and Hall County paid tribute to him by proclaiming the day as John S. Burd Appreciation Day.

The dream to erect the 51,000 square foot building was conceived six years ago with a vision of alleviating overuse of Brenau’s century-old Pearce Auditorium and providing a state-of-the-art theatre and classroom facilities for the performing arts department.

The $11.5 million building features seating for 350 people in a two tier theatre. It includes a recital hall, lecture hall, rehearsal theatre, art gallery, choir rehearsal room, printmaking classroom, and photography lab. It also houses music department offices and practice rooms. The project also included a $1 million endowment for art programming.

“It is a structure that says to prospective students that this is a wonderful place in which to study and perform,” Burd said. “And I believe there is a positive psychological effect on all of us. That Brenau can construct something so beautiful and of this size says we are doing well.”

For more than 120 years, Brenau has been the catalyst, the venue, and the backbone for arts and cultural events for Brenau students and the northeast Georgia community. Each year, the university presents music recitals, dramas, dance performances, and art exhibitions by campus, local, regional, national, and international artists.

“We have all been beneficiaries of this educator of vision,” said John Jacobs, Jr, chairman of the board of trustees. “He came to Brenau and transformed the campus, both physically and academically. The board of trustees believes his leadership and vision made this and much more possible.”

Burd has been president of Brenau since 1985. Over his tenure, he has improved the institution’s financial position, increased the endowment from $2.5 million to $50 million, and constructed and renovated several buildings on campus, including a new library.

2900 Club Pl., Gainesville, GA 30506.

The Brenau University Office of Public Relations contributed to this story. Photos by Dr. Rudi Kiefer.

Hazel (Miles ’61) Hamlin served as director’s secretary at the Alliance Academy in Quito, Ecuador last year. She is now teaching computer keyboarding in third through seventh grades at the school. Casilla 17-11-06186, Quito, ECUADOR. hhamlin@juno.com.

Curtis Turner ’62 received a letter of recognition from Granger Christian Schools and Grace Baptist Church in Granger, Ind., for timely soil survey work performed for the Family Life and Education Center. He also introduced the Indiana State Department of Health to a mathematical modeling program which provides more rapid turnaround and greater versatility in finding solutions to environmental problems for commercial wastewater disposal sites. 2111 Spring Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242.
soil-turner@dmci.net.

Esther (Wilson ’62) Walker has been a substitute teacher after retiring from 34 years as a teacher. She continues to teach an adult Sunday school class at the United Methodist Church where she and her husband serve on four committees. 709 N. Main St., Ulysses, KS 67880.

Naomi Vought ’64 retired in December 2001 after 40 years as a registered nurse. She spent the last 27 years as a medical and surgical primary care nurse at Utlaut Memorial Hospital. 123 E. Oak St., Greenville, IL 62246.

Walter Bartholomew ’66 received his doctor of education degree from the University of Central Florida in May 2002. He has been a school administrator at Harrison Arts High School. 6647 Hunterfield Rd., Lakeland, FL 33813. barthowb@juno.com.

Tim Kratzer ’67 is the medical director at Raphael Health Center, an inner-city Christian community health center. He specializes in internal medicine. Connie (May ’67) is employed as an assistant in the VISA Ministries Department for the Free Methodist Church of North America. 518 Ashford Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46214. kratzer@mcleodusa.net. conniek@fmcna.org.

Mary Louise Sidwell ’67 retired in May 2001 after 34 years of teaching fourth grade in Staunton, IL. She is an organist at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield, Ill. 133 E. North, Staunton, IL 62088.

Ruth (Ganziano ’68) Pesola retired in June 2002 after teaching English for 34 years at Conant High School. She is now enrolled in a two-year program to become a registered nurse. 204 S. Knollwood, Schaumburg, IL 60193. ruthpesola@aol.com.

George F. Adam, Sr. ’69 is a staff chaplain at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill. He was honored by the administration as a “Friend of Nursing” at the annual Exemplary Nurses banquet. 1700 Park Haven Dr., Champaign, IL 61820. geadam@prodigy.net.

Dave ’69 and Pat (Primuth ’70) Truelsen retired in June 2002 from teaching and administrative careers for Township High School District 214 in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove, Ill. 1112 Oxford, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. dtruelse@dist214.k12.il.us.

1970s

Robert E. Hall ’71 was awarded the Time-Warner Cable Star Teacher of the Year Award and selected for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. He is now teaching at Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord N.C. 2327 Falkirk Pl., Charlotte, NC 28270.

Diane L. (Hilleshiem ’72) Ostrander works at Land’s End in the sales department. 310 W. Main St., #3, Dodgeville, WI 53533.

Chrissie (Reames ’71) Kephart is teaching fifth grade special education for behavior disorders. 7004 Sunset Ter., Windsor Heights, IA 50311.

Sue Ann (Wooters ’72) McBroom is the high school librarian for Columbia High School. She recently completed her master’s degree in library science at the University of Missouri. 1027 Arizona, Columbia, IL 62236. tom478@htc.net.

Keith Burgh ’74 has accepted a position as process improvement consultant with Alliant Energy. Glenda (Knop ’74) is employed by Edward Jones. 2960 31st St., Marion, IA 52302.

Robert A. Cannon, Jr. ’75 was ordained as an elder in the Mid-America Conference of the Free Methodist Church while serving as the conference’s secretary and director of conference ministries. He is the pastor of the Geary, Okla., Free Methodist Church and an adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma State University. He also works as a computer consultant for his own company, BrainWave Consulting, LLC. 3704 NW 58th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73112. MacManOKC@cox.net.

Mitchell Cooley ’75 programs and consults for Waitt Media, hosts a daily radio morning show, and recently received his license allowing him to represent Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. 15 E. 30th St., Kearney, NE 68847. mtchg@aol.com.

Daryl Cox ’76 teaches chemistry at Southern Nazarene University. Judy (Scandrett ’77) works as an assistant to Dr. Thomas Oden with the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture project. 5808 NW 89th, Oklahoma City, OK 73132. dnjcox@juno.com.

Sherry (Early ’76) Blastenbrei was included in the 2002 edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. It was her second time to receive the honor. 12319 Silver Creek Rd., New Douglas, IL 62074.

Barb (Finger ’76) Cranston has completed her sixth year teaching kindergarten at Judah Christian School. 1507 Maplecrest, Champaign, IL 61821.

Dan Damon ’77 released his new hymn collection, “To the Thirsty World,” with Abingdon Press in Nashville, Tenn. He is in his 15th year serving as a United Methodist pastor and is teaching church music part-time at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, Calif. 226 Nicholl Ave., Richmond, CA 94801. dcdamon@earthlink.net.

Mark D. Mehlig ’77 is working as an employee assistance professional for BJC Health Systems of St. Louis, Mo. His responsibilities include the training and counseling of employees and their families at organizations such as the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. Suzi (Price ’77) is a benefits manager and human resources manager for Kellwood Company. 50 Georgetown Cir., O’Fallon, MO 63366.

Deborah Swearingen ’78 earned a master’s degree in social work from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois in Chicago. P.O. Box 1874, Evanston, IL 60204. dswearRB1@msn.com.

Wes Wetherell ’78 accepted a position with the U.S. money management division of Prudential plc in the United Kingdom as vice president and deputy general counsel. 374 Anthony St., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. wetherell@directvinternet.com.

Shirley M. Matteson ’79 became a 2001 National Board Certified Teacher in the area of early adolescence mathematics. She continues to teach music and currently instructs clarinet students at Central Texas College. 1602 Michele Dr., Killeen, TX 76542. matteshirm@sprintmail.com.

Dr. James Reinhard ’79 was appointed by Virginia Governor Mark Warner as the commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services in the state of Virginia. 213 N. Broad St., Salem, VA 24153.

Deeanna (Roberts ’79) Shidler won her age division in the Springfield Bicycle Club by riding 6,412 miles with the club in 2001. 2 Huber Ave., Pana, IL 62557. ambrawqueen@hotmail.com.

James E. Smith, Jr. ’79 was seconded on loan from the Evangelical Alliance Mission to the member care department of World Team in Warrington, Pa. He assists in the encouraging, evaluation, training, and tracking of missionary candidates and appointees. 2104 Chestnut Hill Dr., Cinnaminson, NJ 08077. jimsmith@cantv.net.

1980s

Penny Bartlett ’80 was promoted to accounting administrator for Proactive Property Management in Alexandria, Va. 11475 Cypress Point Ct., Reston, VA 20190. pbartl@aol.com.

Cynthia J. Ley ’80 was promoted and relocated to Pennsylvania to work for Gartmore Global Investments outside of Philadelphia. 1011 New Hope Street, Apt. 85A, Norristown, PA 19401. cindyley8@hotmail.com.

Dale Stewart ’80 is serving a two-year term as president of the Wisconsin section of Christian Camping International. 779 State Rd. 42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210. “mailto:dcstewarts@hotmail.com” dcstewarts@hotmail.com.

Alan and Rina (Gonzalez) Weaver ’80 purchased their medical practice from Moberly Regional Medical Center in Sturgeon, Mo., after eight years of association. They have been working in this practice ministry for 15 years. 6601 Thornhill, Clark, MO 65243. aldocdo@aol.com.

Tim Brooks ’81 finished his second year as assistant softball coach for the Oblong High School Lady Panthers. They ended the 2002 season as the Little Illini Conference small school division champions and won only the second IHSA Class A Softball regional title in school history. They defeated seven-time state champion Casey-Westfield for the first time in school history before bowing out in the sectional championship. 405 E. Illinois St., Oblong, IL 62449. sportsed1@otecom.net.

Trena (Hinkle ’81) Woodard is a family case coordinator at the Knox County Office of Family and Children in Vincennes, Ind. She is also the president of BABE of Knox County, Inc., a community-based organization that provides children’s clothing and baby items to those in need. 1514 12th, Lawrenceville, IL 62439. trena63@hotmail.com.

Jerry Hood ’82, an Edward Jones investment representative, recently accepted a partnership in the firm’s holding company, the Jones Financial Cos. He is one of only 23 individuals chosen from more than 20,000 associates across the country to join the firm’s 187 principals. Hood has been ranked among the top six percent of Edward Jones investment representatives since 1988.

“My career with Edward Jones has enabled me to help hundreds of families reach their financial goals, whether that meant sending children to college or making early retirement possible for individuals,” Hood said. “Our long-term investment style and buy-and-hold philosophy are proven investment strategies.”

After graduating from Greenville College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hood joined Edward Jones and opened an office in Sturgis, Mich. After eight years, he relocated to Great Falls, Mont. Today, there are three Edward Jones offices in the community.

Hood has been active on the boards of the Greenville College Foundation, First Alliance Church, and Foothills Community Christian School. He is also a member of the Great Falls Ski Patrol.

2305 Sundance Dr., Great Falls, MT 59404. jhood12@hotmail.com..

Dana (Houghtaling ’82) Ring has started teaching full-time after spending 12 years as a stay-at-home mother. She is teaching math at Lincoln High School in Vincennes, Ind. 2782 N. Old Ft. Knox Rd., Vincennes, IN 47591. ring5@peoplepc.com.

Susan (Knasel ’83) and George JeuDeVine, a son, Niklas Gage Drake, born Jan. 3, 2001. 43 Henry St., Coldwater, MI 49036.

Steve Eccles ’84 has accepted a position as senior pastor of Harvest Community Church in Ankeny, Iowa, a northern suburb of Des Moines. Harvest Community Church is an eight-year-old church plant with the Iowa district of the Wesleyan Church. 222 NW Sharmin Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021. SteveEccles@xc.org.

Roy Abbott ’85 earned a master’s degree in leadership and ministry from Greenville College in May 2002. He is associate pastor of the Emmanuel Free Methodist Church in Janesville, Wis. Jody (Kamp ’82) was recently promoted to closing office manager of Title Team, an agent for the Chicago Title Insurance Company. 1714 S. Chatham St., Janesville, WI 53546.

Reneé Oglesby ’85 is working as the controller for ARAMARK Uniform Services in Nashville, Tenn. 924 Neelys Bend Rd., Madison, TN 37115. erdouglas@msn.com.

Todd Tidball ’85 is an investment representative for Edward Jones. He serves as president of the Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce and as president of the board of Lifeline Homes, Inc., a Free Methodist human service ministry. Sue (Howe ’85) started a ladies quartet called “4 His Glory.” The group sang with Point of Grace at a Valentine’s Day concert. 2055 NW Stronstad Ln., Poulsbo, WA 98370.

Jerry Moore ’86 earned a master of arts in political and justice studies from Governors State University. He has served as a journalist for community newspapers in the Chicago area for the past 15 years. 13422 W. Circle Dr., Unit 408, Crestwood, IL 60445. jerrymoore@eudoramail.com.

Scott Blume ’87 was named director of operations for Eagle Communications Internations, the parent company of Harrison House, Honor Books, and RiverOak Publishers. 550 E. Kansas St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012. scottblume@msn.com.

Alice House ’87 married Mark LaFond on June 30, 2001. 9390 W. Chatfield Pl., #205, Littleton, CO 80128.

Joseph Powell ’87 will be a featured poet in “The Skin We’re In,” a National Geographic documentary. He will recite his poem, “Resolved: To Be Seen and Heard (An Invisible Man Speaks Out).” The program is tentatively scheduled to air in November 2003 on PBS. 11557 Erwin St., #3, North Hollywood, CA 91606. jobypoet@yahoo.com.

Don ’88 and Lori Easton-Brooks, a son, Dawson, born April 4, 2002. 9057 E. Mississippi Ave., #7101, Denver, CO 80231.
deaston-brooks@ceo.cudenver.edu.

Juanita (Irizarry ’89) Martinez is now the executive director of Latinos United, a non-profit advocacy organization promoting fair access to housing and economic development opportunities for Latinos in the Chicago metropolitan area. 2125B N. Humboldt Blvd., Chicago, IL 60647. jirizarrymartinez@latinosunited.org.

Margaret Matthewson ’88 married James Odom on Feb. 2, 2002 in Indianapolis. Margaret has worked primarily in the area of neonatal intensive care and as a nurse on several short-term mission trips with the Free Methodist Church VISA program. 1116 Reid Pl., Indianapolis, IN 46203. margodom@ameritech.net.

Lisa Ritterskamp ’89 teaches math at Clark Middle School in Vincennes, Ind. She is also enrolled in a master’s degree program at Olivet Nazarene University. 206B Damon Dr., Vincennes, IN 47591. ritterskampl@vcsc.k12.in.us.

Mark Ross ’89 is the director of music at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville, Ill. He is also a jeweler at Knapp Jewelers. R.R. 1, Rushville, IL 62681.

1990s

Shannon (Christofferson ’90) and Craig Myers, a son, Ryan Richard, born April 5, 2002. 1160 W. 3rd St., Colby, KS 67707.

Dawn Mitchell ’90 serves as a counselor at Clermont Recovery Center in Batavia, Ohio. She specializes in adolescent alcohol and drug treatment. 149 Concord Sq., Williamsburg, OH 45176. dawnm67@hotmail.com.

Heidi Kahlstorf ’91 is a psychotherapist and clinical coordinator at Foothill Family Service, a non-profit counseling center for the community of Pasadena, Calif. 740 W. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016.

Tonya Aczinowicz - Click for a larger image.

Tonya Aczinowicz ’92 spent two weeks in February as a physical therapist for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. She worked the second week of the Olympics and the transitional week between the Olympics and Paralympics.

Her first shifts were at the Olympic Oval and Ice Arena. While working the venues, injuries to athletes were minimal, allowing her time to watch the athletes, see the athletes in the in training room, and interact with other medical staff.

Eventually, she made her way to the Polyclinic to treat athletes from around the world who were competing in events such as cross country skiing, alpine skiing, luge, and short track. Following a brief three day break, she returned to help organize the clinic when the paralympic athletes were moving into the village.

“Working so closely with the athletes gave me even more appreciation for all their hard work, dedication, and sacrifices,” Aczinowicz said. “I am amazed at the maturity and professionalism of such young athletes and their ability to be so fun and friendly under such stressful situations. I never dreamed I could participate in such an amazing event and be able to contribute to such a successful and memorable Olympics.”

1809 Valley Rd., Apt. D, Champaign, IL 61820.

Edith (Calamari ’92) and Philip Flores, a daughter, Annastacia Maria, born Jan. 19, 2002. Edith graduated with honors in December 2001 from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor of arts in elementary education. 109 Beth St., Picayune, MS 39466. edieflores@hotmail.com.

Ruth (Dennings ’92) Jackson is a music teacher and librarian at Shipman and Medora Schools. 5308 Englewood, Godfrey, IL 62035. marruth1992@yahoo.com.

Tom Finley ’92 is a certified public accountant and does medicare audits for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. 10308 Forest Brook Ln., Creve Coeur, MO 63146. tomf70@webtv.net.

Mike McHenry ’92 married Christin Clark on May 11, 2002 in Altadena, Calif. They are training for an assignment in West Africa with Wycliffe Bible Translators. 115 N. Capri Duncanville, TX 75116. mike_mchenry@wycliffe.org.

David ’92 and Rebecca Meisenheimer, a son, Matthew Loyal, born Jan. 28, 2001. 15 W. Warren #3, Princeton, IL 61356.

Phil Miller ’92 is taking over the drug and alcohol program at Misawa Air Force Base in Japan. Shelli (Altopp ’93) has been on the board of the Ft. Bragg Protestant Women of the Chapel, a non-denominational ministry for military wives. PSC 76 Box 6902, APO, AP 96319-0048.

John Scandrett ’92 finished a family practice residency in June 2001. In August 2001, he joined Jennings Family Care East with St. Vincent’s Hospital in North Vernon, Ind. Andrea (Carr ’92) is a stay-at-home mother and home schools their older daughter. 8625 N. County Rd., 600W, Scipio, IN 47273.

Tammy (Schantz ’92) and Doren Hock, a daughter, Alexis Kaye, born Sept. 24, 2001. 3576 Pennswood Ct., Plainfield, IN 46168. tammy_hock@quakeroats.com.

Marilyn M. Sloniker ’92 is a cashier and accountant at Flying J Travel Plaza in South Beloit, Ill. She is working on finishing her master’s degree in guidance and counseling. 2601 Colley Rd., #85, Beloit, WI 53511.

Daylon Welliver ’92 is a deputy prosecutor with the Johnson County prosecutor’s office. Annette (Roberson’92) plays the piano and directs the choir at the Mooresville Free Methodist Church. 1271 Tree Top Ln., Greenwood, IN 46142.

Bob ’93 and Julie (Ditty ’97) Jackson, a daughter, Emma Lou, born Jan. 8, 2002. 1423 Newport Rd., Smithboro, IL 62246. julieannejackson@yahoo.com.

Jennifer (McCormick ’93) and Jack McGovern, a son, Jesse Edwin, born Dec. 18, 2001. 192 High St., Warrenton, VA 20186. mcnuggets2@aol.com.

Joel ’93 and Janette Miller, a daughter, Hannah Joelle, born Jan. 17, 2002. 1038 Blaine Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46221. doctorsj@juno.com

Jason Pierce’93 is teaching eighth grade special education in Highland, Ill. Laura (Wojakowski ’92) volunteers in various ways and is active in the local MOPS group. 815 Old Hwy. 127, Greenville, IL 62246. wildfowler@papdocs.com.

Karen (Presti ’93) Karp received a master of arts in clinical psychology. She works part-time as a child and adolescent psychotherapist at a private psychiatric and behavioral health hospital. 130 Sterling Ln., Schaumburg, IL 60194.

Tommy ’93 and Jamie (Bleisch ’97) Simpson, a daughter, Hannah Frances, born Oct. 12, 2001. Tommy is the operations manager for Jewett Roofing in Greenville. Jamie sells real estate part-time for Help-U-Sell. 504 Eastern Ave., Greenville, IL 62246.

Jeff ’93 and Michelle (Edie ’92) Thompson, a son, John Michael, born Feb. 5, 2002. Jeff is the recruitment and training manager for the Workcamps division of Group Publishing in Loveland, Colo. The division provides summer mission trips for church groups. 801 East 20th Street Dr., Greeley, CO 80631. jjtfire1@netscape.net.

C. Joy Blankenship ’94 married Shailesh Mark on Dec. 29, 2001 in McPherson, Kan. Joy graduated in December 2001 from Asbury Theological Seminary with a master of arts in theologial studies. 106 S. Maple, Apt. B, Wilmore, KY 40390. shaileshandjoy@mac.com.

Marcia (Brown ’94) and Francisco Medina, a girl, Gabrielle Angelica, born April 24, 2002. Marcia works as an MSW with Hispanic ministry at Catholic Charities in Kankakee, Ill. 405 E. Grand Dr., #8, Bourbonnais, IL 60914. mmedina@cc-doj.org.

Jayson ’94 and Shelly Crowley, a girl, Brooklyn Mae, born Aug. 1, 2001. Jayson is serving in the United State military at Ft. Campbell, Ky. 2872 A Austin Ave., Ft. Campbell, KY 42223. mrcrowley12@yahoo.com.
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John ’94 and Sherry (Simpson ’92) Fisher, a son, Ethan David, born April 17, 2002. 6910 W. Center St., #3, Milwaukee, WI 53210. ssimpson@exepc.com.

Dawn (Fox ’94) and Virgil Das, a daughter, Madeleine LeeAnn, born June 3, 2001. 4547 Chouteau, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Amanda (Barry ’95) and Phillip Brown, a son, Philip Robert, born Feb. 13, 2002. 24 Wesley, Ferguson, MO 63135. tazmario@aol.com.

Dale ’95 and Amy (Swank ’96) Beachy, a daughter, Carsyn Marie, born March 14, 2002. Dale teaches and coaches at Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis. He is also working on his master’s degree in education at the University of Missouri in St. Louis. Amy is a stay-at-home mother. 2514 E. Milton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63114. dbeachy@kcnet.com.

Michelle Beumer ’95 is finishing her final year of residency in pediatrics at the University of Iowa. She joined a pediatric practice in Washington, Mo., in July 2002. 1105 W. Main St., Union, MO 63084. michelle_beu@juno.com.

Trevor ’95 and Tami Erion, a son, Kyler Hayes, born Feb. 19, 2002. Trevor has been the student ministry director at Hillsboro United Methodist Church in Hillsboro, Ore. for the past two years. 1665 NW Bridgeway Lane, Beaverton, OR 97006. trevorerion@hillsboroumc.org.

Paul Hughett ’95 graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in May 2002 with a master of arts in Biblical studies. 340 Epworth Ave., Wilmore, KY 40390.

Jennifer Lancaster ’95 married Jon Earle on June 8, 2002. 5801 Beattyville Rd., Jackson KY 41339. jnlan@kih.net.

Alex ’95 and Melissa (Freeman ’99) Schmidt, a daughter, Isabelle Marie, born Dec. 10, 2001. 1034 Symphony Dr., Aurora, IL 60504. kschmid@prodigy.net.

Tracy (Whittenbarger ’95) and Robert Sapp, a daughter, Kaitlyn Kjerstina, born Oct. 25, 2001. Tracy works in the marketing department at the corporate office for State Farm Insurance Companies in Bloomington, Ill. 108 Parkside Drive, Goodfield, IL 61742. robsapp@mtco.com.

Heather (Christianson ’96) Wiebel attends Springfield College in Massachusetts where she is working on a master’s degree in social work. She is also a resident director in a women’s residence hall. 263 Alden St., #1821, Springfield, MA 01109. ghwiebel@yahoo.com.

Sara E. Stubblefield ’96 is the director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Illinois. 18 E. Crownview, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

Travis ’97 and Sheri (Nelson ’99) Ferris, a son, Cooper Michael, born Feb. 19, 2002. 38 Crest Blvd., Ballwin, MO 63021.

Alexandra Kostenko ’97 married Jeremiah Eisenbraun on May 25, 2002. Alexandra is a television host for WBNX-TV 55, the WB affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio. 1350 N. Howard St., Akron, OH 44310. akostenk@wbnx.com.

Korey and Sarah (Satchell) Kwilinski ’97, a son, Simon Dean Satchell, born June 23, 2002. 4825 Wheatridge Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46835. sarahkwilinski@hotmail.com.

Naomi Miller ’97 began a job as a staff scientist on a department of defense contract at the Naval Research Lab in Washington D.C. 3313 Wyndham Circle, #2219, Alexandria, VA 22302.

Marcus Obeius ’97 graduated in June 2002 from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University with a doctor of osteopathy degree. He started an internal medicine residency at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio. Virginia (Peters ’95) works from home as a graphic designer for her current employer. 773 Packard Dr., Akron, OH 44320. mobeius@email.msn.com.

Michael Page ’97 was promoted to manager at Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ Detroit office. 209 Pine Knoll Dr., Apt. 3A, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

Nikki (Ramey ’97) Georgia continues to teach third grade bilingual special education class in Waukegan, Ill. She is also working on a master’s degree in linguistics at Northeastern Illinois University. 472 Crest Ln., Antioch, IL 60002. philnik@mindspring.com.

Tim Sandifer ’97 married Suzie Woefuel on July 20, 2002 at Main Street United Methodist Church in Alton, Ill. Tim has worked for five years as a youth director at the church. He has begun a program to obtain a master’s degree in religion and personality at Vanderbilt University. 391 Mountain High Dr., Antioch, TN 37013. kingtim@hotmail.com.

Courtney Whipps ’97 married Charles “Beau” McFarlin III on May 25, 2002. She is working as a neurology physician assistant at Evanston Northwestern Hospital in Evanston, Ill. 1023 Ashland Ave., Evanston, IL 60202. cmwhipps@hotmail.com.

David ’98 and Jamie (Hoffman ’98) Baum, a daughter, Grace Meadows, born Feb. 24, 2002. 311 N. Third St., Apt. C, Greenville, IL 62246.

Jason C. Cannon ’98 married Sarah Godefroid on June 8, 2002 at St. Cronan’s in St. Louis. 4201A Flora, St. Louis, MO 63110. jasoncan@mail.com.

Larissa J. Poulos ’98 married Jose Arellano on Feb. 23, 2001 in Palmillas, Guererro, Mexico. Larissa is currently working as an executive assistant at Uline, Inc. in Waukegan, Ill. 1524 W. Sand Bar Ct., #3C, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073. larissajoy@hotmail.com.

Kelly Langdoc ’99 is teaching first grade at the Santa Cruz Christian Learning Center in Bolivia. 402 W. Orange St., Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Roberta (McGriff ’99) married Curt Beckemeier on Aug. 4, 2001. 578 S. Lindsey Rd., Old Monroe, MO 63369.

Paul Tippey ’99 was promoted to circulation desk supervisor at the B. L. Fisher Library at Asbury Theological Seminary. Dawn (Harriot ’97) also received a promotion at Asbury Theological Seminary to technical administrator of financial aid. 511 Bohicket Rd., Wilmore, KY 40930. paul_tippey@asburyseminary.edu. dawn_tippey@asburyseminary.edu

Ellen Walles ’99 married Zach Sancken on Sept. 15, 2001. Ellen graduated from Washington University with a master’s degree in occupational therapy in December 2001 and is working as a pediatric occupational therapist at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois in Peoria. 507 West Cruger Ave., Eureka, IL 61530. wallese@medicine.wustl.edu.

Jonathan Watts ’99 married Jennifer Shive on Nov. 11, 2001. Jonathan is a special education teacher at Carrier Mills Junior High and the varsity basketball and baseball coach at the high school. He is also working on his master’s degree in administration. 13376 Pittsburg, Marion, IL 62959.

2000s

Chad and Shannon (Norman) Abbott ’00 are enrolled at Princeton Theological Seminary. Shannon has also begun work on a master’s degree in social work at Rutgers University. 307 Emmons Dr., #6B, Princeton, NJ 08540. sgabbott@yahoo.com.

Sarah (Hartrum ’00) and David Decareaux, a daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth, born Dec. 2, 2001. Sarah and David were married in January 2001. PSC 76 Box 1342, APO, AE 09720, PORTUGAL. shartrum@hotmail.com.

Noel (Shanks ’00) and Chris Harnetiaux, a daughter, Jolie Noel, born Feb. 19, 2002. Noel is a stay-at-home mother. 623 Stephen Ave., Greenville, IL 62246.

Val Sutton ’00 is the communications director of Roselle United Methodist Church where she also serves as the promotions coordinator for the Fishbowl Coffeehouse. 1620 Norwood, Apt. 108, Itasca, IL 60413. suttonfam@aol.com.

Joseph Clark ’01 is a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Vallejo Middle School in Vallejo, Calif. 3311 Georgia St., Vallejo, CA 94591. jclark@webmail.wibi.org.

Rachelle (Cooke) Clark ’01 is employed as the special event coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 112 712 Heritage Ln., Saskatoon, SK S7H5M4, CANADA. robandrachelle@shaw.ca.

Tracie Deagler ’01 is helping pioneer the first Early Headstart program in DuPage County, Ill. She is a social worker and teacher who primarily works with Spanish-speaking lower income families and their young children. 1620 Norwood, Apt. 108 Itasca, IL 60143. homecomingqueen78@hotmail.com.

Ron Mulvaney ’01 (GOAL) has been hired by the state of Illinois as a placement specialist for the office of rehabilitation in the department of human services. 124 Hickory Grove Ln., Salem, IL 62881. rondon_81@hotmail.com.

Ann Sauber ’01 married Matt Sattley on July 21, 2001. Ann is currently earning her master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling at Southern Illinois University. 2020 Evergreen Terrace Dr., West #3, Carbondale, IL 62901. snappytype@hotmail.com.

Angela Striegel ’01 accepted a position at Edward Jones in the retirement planning department after working on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange. 827 Westmeade Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63005. angela.striegel@edwardjones.com.

Trudy Root Tate-Thompson ’01 is the executive secretary to the president and chief executive officer of High/Scope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti, Mich. 611 Pearl St., Dundee, MI 48131. turtled@dundee.net.

Last updated: January 17, 2003