THE RECORD OnlineFall 200440'sCarl '43 and Alice (Fickess) '44 Rice celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 24. They have 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Carl worked as an engineer for Solar Aircraft and McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. He taught junior boys' Sunday school for 26 years. Alice was a homemaker and worked in Missouri in Christian Education. 1444 Harnetiaux Rd. Greenville, IL 62246. fickess2@aol.com. Robert Bohall '46 works as the Associate Pastor of Beach Ridge Free Methodist Church . Bob has spent 37 years in the ministry and 15 in the life insurance business as an agent, state supervisor and national director of sales. He is married to Delphine (King) '46 Bohall in Lockport, NY . 6035 S. Transit Rd. Lot 420, Lockport, NY 14094. Rbohall@joimail.com. Carl Stowe '49 , an attorney in Greenville , Illinois , received the honor of “Senior Counselors” by the Illinois State Bar Association. Carl and other honorees were recognized for 50 years of ISBA membership in good standing. 602 E. South, Greenville, IL 62246 . 50'sMarvin Bales '55 and wife Ethel celebrated 25 years of marriage. They retired after pastoring the Friends Church and serving a term as missionaries to Burundi, Africa . 1027 Swan Dr., Bartlesville, OK 74006 . Evie (Wood) Koteskey '59 retired from Grand Rapids Community College after 35 years of teaching nursing education, specializing in Pediatrics. 3374 Las Vegas NE, Belmont, MI 49301. ekoteske.@aol.com Delbert L. Maroon '59 retired from the position of Regional Superintendent of Schools in May 2004 after 44 years in the education profession as an instructor and administrator. He was presented with a plaque from the Bond County Board. 7221 E US Hwy. 40, Altamont, IL 62411. 60'sHenry A. Ajagbe '60 was awarded as one of the twenty “distinguished” alums at the 70th Founder's Day celebration of Ilesha Grammar School and placed on the “Roll of Honor” in the library hall. Ajagbe graduated from Ilesha Grammar School in December of 1953. 12, Moremi Rd, New Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria . Henry Burbridge '60 celebrated his 1000th career victory in baseball and was awarded the Robert Smith Award for baseball. 216 Wickenham Dr. , Spring Arbor, MI 49283. David '61 along with his wife, Linda (Mountz) '61 Crandal l retired to a farm in south central Pennsylvania after 25 years as an Army office and physician, 3 years as chief-of-staff in a Veterans Hospital, and 7 years as a medical missionary. 3252 Glade Pike, Manns Choice, PA 15550 . lrmerandall@yahoo.com. Lorraine (Collier) '61 Griffith retired from teaching in Pasco County , FL. Husband E. LaMarr '60, has been retired for the last three years. The couple plans to travel and enjoy their grandchildren. 1444 Rosewood Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698. Daniel H. Berry '62 retired after serving churches in the Western New York Conference of the United Methodist Church for 37 years. He and his wife Neoma (Campbell) '62 Berry live in Spring Arbor, Michigan where Dan serves part time as the chaplain at the Arbor Care Center. 3057 Arborwood Blvd., Spring Arbor, MI 49283. dnberry1963@earthlink.net. Bob Blume '62 was appointed the National Director of Men's Ministry for Promise Keepers. Blume has been on staff since 1994 in event services and now leads the ministry in its outreach to men across America. 1723 Bruce Lane, Anderson, IN, 46012 . Darlene (Collier) Cook '62 retired after teaching elementary school at Dansville , MI for 40 years. She and husband Jack attend Lansing South Church of the Nazarene. 3684 W. Howell Rd. Mason, MI 48854 . Ken Mansfield '63 retired after 40 years of ministry in the United Methodist Church . He now lives with wife Nancy in Frankton , IN. 1002 E. Siglerst, Frankton IN 46004.
Bruce Bellen '65 retired from 36 years of working as a civil engineer and worked 25 years for Holloway, Updike Bellen Eng. Inc. Wife, Gail (Stiver) Bellen '65 retired after serving 21 years as an elementary school teacher in the Muskogee Public Schools. 2421 S. 79th. St. E., Muskogee , OK 74403 . Linda (Fuller) Diesen '66 retired from Highland Community Unit School District after teaching for 36 years. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at Southwest Illinois College . 137 Meffert, Pocahontas , IL 62275 . Ruth (Ganciano) Pesola '68 graduated from the Harper College Nursing Program in May and passed her board exams in July. She is excited about starting a new career as an RN. 204 S. Knollwood, Schaumburg, IL 60193 . ruthpesola@aol.com. Donna Jo Henry '69 teaches 7th grade science in an inner-city school in Phoenix . The School Board recently awarded her a plaque recognizing her “Excellence in Education.” Donna attends Trinity Bible Church where she is working to help develop a new singles ministry. 8715 N. Fountain Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345, dghenry47@yahoo.com. 70'sBurton Jansen '70 has retired after contributing to the Illinois Teacher's Retirement System for 34 years. His future plans include world travel and volunteer work. 45 Washington Circle, Lake Forest, IL 60045 . Roy E. Yarbrough '70 , Director of Sport Management Studies at California University of PA was granted tenure status and has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor. 630 Park St., California, PA 15419. JoAnn (Boucher) Currie '71 retired from the Litchfield School District #12 after teaching the first grade for 33 years. 99 Landreth Lane, Litchfield, IL 62056 . Norma Borgmann '73 retired after 33 years of serving as superintendent of the Patoka Community Unit School District #100 in Patoka, IL . Currently she serves as vice-moderator of the Illinois South Conference in the United Church of Christ and active in the St. Peter United Church of Christ in Centralia . #6 Blackberry Run, Centralia, IL 62801. Kasandra ( Dalton ) '74 McNeil moved to her family farm in Pulaski County, Kentucky where she works as Director of Alumni Relations at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, KY. 15605 West Highway 80, Nancy, KY 42544. mcneilk@lindsey.edu. Carol L. ( Moore ) '74 Vollintine graduated from the University of Illinois at Springfield with a M.A. in Educational Leadership. 415 N. Stuart St., Witt, IL 62094. clvollintine@consolidated.net. Richard ‘74 and Rebecca (Trueblood) Weinhandl '74 . Becky received her Masters of Education and Type 75 Certification from Aurora University and is currently the Athletic Director at Marengo High School where she has taught for over 20 years. 607 Maple Street, Marengo, IL 60152. Debra Ann (Ambuehl) Rosen '75 retired from the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso , Texas after 19 years of service as a public school librarian. 3228 Shetland Rd., El Paso, TX 79925 . Barbara (Finger) '76 Cranston recently earned a Master's Degree in Elementary Education at the University of Illinois. 1507 Maplecrest, Champaign , IL 61821 . Joyce (Thompson) Schneider '76 , an Arizona CPA married to Gordon Schneider ‘76 , works for Banner Health in the Corporate Office Central Accounting department as a Senior Financial Analyst and team leader. She recently restarted her fun in-home business as a BeautiControl Consultant. 6322 W. Poinsettia Dr. , Glendale, AZ 85304. joycebeauti@prodigy.net. www.beautipage/joycebeauti.com. Dr. Hung Nguyen Winn '77 assumed the new position of Chairman and David G. Hall Professor in the Department of Ob/Gyn in the School of Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia. 3401 Berrywood, Suite 203, Columbia, MO 65201 . Glenda Hilbert Burke '78 is an Outdoor Living Scapes Specialist for Allison Construction, Inc., a pool, spa and waterscape company. Husband Keith Burke '78 is the U.S. VP of Finance for Singer Sewing Company. 105 Shawnee Ct., Goodlettsville, TN 37072 . Bev (Tullar) Behm '79 along with husband Jason recently opened a laser facility in Kansas City that specializes in corporate events, birthday parties, sports events, and church events. 1003 S. Lincoln Ave. Raymore, MO 64083. bev@behm.org. Mark Demoulin '79 is currently the principal of Mill Street Elementary School in Naperville , Illinois . His wife, Karen (Haggerty) '80 Demoulin is a secretary for the Assistant Principal at Wheaton North High School. Their daughter, Kim, is a junior at Greenville College . 26540 Prairie Court, Winfield, IL 60190. MKDeMoulin@comcast.net. Laura (Graff) '79 Duncan received the “2003 Clinical Educator of the Year” award from St. Ambrose University Occupational Therapy Department in Davenport , Iowa . 26221 Allens Grove Rd., Dikon, IA 52745. alxdzmom@aol.com. Terri (Miller) '79 Hahler . Terri works as the President of Jefferson County Region of Missouri State Teachers Association. She has been teaching high school English for the past twelve years. 5207 Tishomingo Rd., Hillsboro, MO 63050. thahler@ruralcom.net. 80'sDale Stewart '80 lives with wife Carol (Finger) '81 Stewart in Ellison Bay , WI where he recently completed his 20th year of ministry with Christ Community Church . He serves as Director of Camping Ministries at Camp Zion in Ellison Bay. 12677 Sawmill Lane, Ellison Bay, WI 54210. dcstewarts@hotmail.com. Barbara (Schwarz) '81 Wachal accepted a position as tenured Assistant Professor of English at Florissant Valley Community College in north St. Louis county. She has also been commissioned to prepare a variety of entries for several academic resources, including African American National Biography, edited by Harvard University's Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 601 Ladue Place, Greenville, IL 62246. americanist@hotmail.com. Steven Langley '82 took a job as Forecast Manager at Scott's of Wisconsin . Carol (Haselton) Langley '83 took a job as Principal at Clinton Middle School . 2680 Sarah Ln., Beloit, WI 53511. Heather (Burr) '82 Schoenwetter will chair the Forest City Christian School science department. She has been a substitute teacher in many districts. 361 First St., NW. mhpk@juno.com Donna (Lay) Collins '84 moved to Tarpon Springs , FL where she is home schooling her four children. 1711 Sunset Dr., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 . Steve Eccles '84 , the senior pastor of Bellaire Wesleyan Church in Northern Michigan , has also been appointed as Chaplain for the Michigan State Police. P.O. Box 1035, Bellaire, MI 49615. steve_eccles@nmichwes.org. Derin J. Fowler '84 is the Senior Pastor of the St. Charles Free Methodist Church. 38681 W. Mary Ln., Saint Charles, IL 60175. Sandy (Noonan) Kelley '84 moved to Okalahoma where she is the Office Manager for Riverside Eye Clinic in Jenks, OK. 1928 W. 62nd St., Tulsa, OK 74132. Janet (Behar) '85 and Tim ‘86 Lescalleet adopted Joylin born June 7, 2004 from the People's Republic of China. 115 Starfish Lane, Tavernier, FL 33070. janet10587@aol.com. Douglas Bailey '86 accepted the position of Project Director for the Integrated Services Network, of Baker Places, Inc., a private, non-profit agency in San Francisco, CA serving people living with mental illness, substance abuse, and HIV. 2067 Junction Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530 . Gary '86 and Jill (Skorupa) '87 Mason plan to move to Purcellville , VA where Gary will begin his position as Director of Admissions at Patrick Henry College . 5893 N Quincy Dr., McCordsville, IN 46055. gwmmace@aol.com Philip '86 and Suzanne Siefken , a daughter, Emma Elizabeth, born December 12, 2003. Philip works at Indiana University School of Medicine teaching resident physicians. 7536 Westmore Cir., Indianapolis, IN 46214. psiefken@pol.net. Mark Winslow '87 joined the faculty of Southern Nazarene University, teaching physics and science education. His wife, Karla (Kugler) '86 Winslow , is an English Language Learner Instructor for the Edmond public schools. 4104 Bristol Lane, Edmond, OK 73034. mwinslow@snu.edu Craig Backe ‘88 was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Account Management with Gallagher Bassett Services, a national insurance third party administrator. Wife, Tonya (Paul) '89 Backe works part time as a nurse case manager. 134 Fortune Loop, Pineville, LA 71360. tonyabacke@aol.com. Dr. Rob Haworth '88 recently earned his Ph.D. in Education Administration from Indiana State University and will become the superintendent of Spring Valley Community Schools. 7093 W. CR 105, French Lick, IN 47432. oph1223@yahoo.com. Jim Vinton '88 received a Master's degree in Biblical Studies from Wheaton Graduate School . He and his wife Virginia will be returning to Mozambique with their daughters in August. The will be assisting with the translation of the Bible into the Sena language. 93 N. Main St. , Canton , NC 28716 . dcvcfv@wmconnect.com. Bryan Blankenship '89 accepted the position of Executive Director of Finance at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore , KY. His wife, Carol (Miller) Blankenship '89 continues to homeschool their children. 421 Kinlaw Dr., Wilmore, KY 40390. bryan@blankenship.net. Julie (Kerr) Davis '89 received a promotion to Nutrition Program Associate with the University of Missouri Family Nutrition Education Program . P.O. Box 164 , Republic, MO 65738. Kerr-Davis@missouri.edu. 90'sAmy (Hester) '90 Fisher married Steven Scarborough Jr. on August 13, 2004 in the Great Smoky Mountains. 2829 Grand Ave., Granite City, IL 62040. silverjetta041603@yahoo.com. Rev. John R. Higgins '90 now serves the Arcola, IL, Free Methodist Church. 231 N. Walnut St., Arcola, IL 61910. jhigg34@hotmail.com. Kurt Schaefer '91 now works in the Patient Financial Services Department of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. 217 W. Boston, Apt. 4, Seattle, WA 98119. kurtschaefer30@hotmail.com. Edith (Calamari) '92 Flores was selected with four other teachers in her school district to accompany her district superintendent and 12 students to England . The trip was a part of the Building Brigges program established between her school district and schools in both Harlow and Louth, England . 109 Beth St., Picayune, MS 39466. eflorest@pcu.k12.ms.us. Charles '92 and Marci Hill , a daughter, Melana Faith, born May 14, 2004 . 1498 Rushmore Ave. N., Keizer, OR 97303. charlesandmarci@netzero.com. Darrin '92 and Angie Johnson , a son, Joel Richard, born March 18, 2004 . 24 Somerset Dr. , Montgomery , IL 60538 . darrinandangie@comcast.net. Darla (Richards) '92 and Brian Miller, a son, Riley Scott, born March 10, 2004 . 302 Randolph Dr. , Centralia , IL 62801 . Dr. George '92 and Linda (Dillow) '92 Peters , a son, Friedrich Lloyd, born April 24, 2004 . 1503 Butternut Dr. , Greenville, IL 62246 . Tracy (Webb) '92 Willis married David Day on June 12, 2004 and moved to Spanish Lake , MO. Tracy is currently working on her master's degree. 1128 Scott Ave, IL 63138 . twillis@jslogistics.com. Rebecca Ruth (Martin) '93 and Sean Gladding , a daughter, Maggie Ruth, born April 20, 2004 . 1311 Antoine Dr. #209 , Houston , TX 77055 . sgladding@chapelwood.org. Eva (Hibbert) '93 Goldyn established LifeBalance Massage and Wellness Center to expand her career in Complementary and Alternative Healthcare. Husband Kyle Goldyn '93 continues to be a homemaker while coaching middle school track & field. 309 N. Howell Ave. , Chattanooga , TN 37411 . evagoldyn@comcast.net. Julie (Alexander) ‘93 and Paul Higman , a daughter, Evangelena Karysse, born April 17, 2004 . 303 Chestnut Ave. , Eaton , CO 80615 . pjh7597@juno.com Karen E. (Presti) '93 and Lance Karp , a daughter, Rebekah Faith, born November 24, 2003 . 1418 S. Pembroke Dr. , South Elgin , IL 60177 . Tony Webb '93 married Pam Hyatt in October of 2003. He resides at 14227 Cape Horn , St.Louis , MO 63034 . Jason Pierce '93 received the SIUE Excellence in Teaching Award. Mr. Pierce has been teaching for Highland Community School District #5 since 1993 and is currently serving 8th graders at Highland Middle School . 815 Old Highway 127, Greenville , IL 62246 . wildfowler@papadocs.com. Larry '93 and Robin (Whittenbarger) '93 Timm live in Peoria , IL , where Larry serves as President of Junior Achievement for central Illinois . 3326 N. North St. , Peoria , IL 61604 . ltimm@peoriachristian.org. Matt '96 and Karin (Swanson) '94 Bronleewe , a daughter, Grace Swanson, born May 21, 2004 . 726 Baxter Lane , Brentwood , TN 37027 . kbronleewe@bellsouth.net Chris '94 and Jennifer (Dale) '94 Haaff , a daughter, Elizabeth Kori, born October 21, 2003 . Jennifer is taking time away from teaching to be a stay-at-home mother. Chris was re-elected to the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly, appointed to the ISBA Task Force on the Unauthorized Practice of Law and the Future of the Profession Conference Planning Committee, and re-appointed to the Young Lawyers Division Council and to chair the Law Student Division. 1180 Pond Pointe Rd. , Woodstock , IL . c&jhaaff@stans.net. Michelle (Johnson) '94 and Martin '95 Healey , a son, William Andrew, born August 11, 2003 . 102nd. Ave. SW, Wells , MN 56097 . Matthew Huddleston '94 and wife, Kelly have an email address correction. 2601 Mountain Laurel Drive , Antioch , TN 37013 . huddleston@harpethhall.org. Nate ‘94 and Sarah (Mosley) '96 Metzger , a daughter, Shelby Maddux, born May 4, 2004 . 111 Highpoint Rd. Normal , IL 61761 . nsmetzger@gridcom.net Doug '94 and Rachel (Borwick) '96 Stotts , a daughter, Amelia Grace, born July 31, 2003 . Doug serves as technology coordinator for Park Tudor Middle School in Indianapolis . Rachel is a stay-at-home mother. 5721 Haverford Ave. , Indianapolis , IN 46220 . rachelmariestotts@yahoo.com, djstotts@yahoo.com . Dena (Knoop) Anderson '94 promoted herself to the top 2% of the Mary Kay company after only 16 months as an Independent Beauty Consultant. She is now an Independent Sales Director and has earned the use of a free car through Mary Kay. 3625 Wellborn Rd. #604, Bryan , TX 77801 . jeffdena@juno.com. Charity ( Ferguson ) '94 Vanderhoof joins husband Victor, in celebration of Caleb Nathaniel, born August 3, 2004 . 1903 Kimbark Dr. , Nashville , TN 37215 . charityvanderhoof@hotmail.com. Dale '95 and Amy (Swank) '96 Beachy , a son, Luke Ryan, born October 11, 2003 . 2514 East Milton Ave. , St. Louis , MO 63114 . dabeachy@charter.net. Tom Boileau '95 and wife, Amy, celebrate the arrival of their daughter, Zoe Isabelle, born August 26, 2004 . Tom and Amy are research biochemists graduating from the University of Illinois . Tom is with the Iams/Proctor Gamble Company and Amy is with Ross/Abbott Laboratories. 208 Caren Ave. , Worthington , OH.43085. Matthew A. '95 and Karen B. Morris , a son, Easton Atley, born May 24, 2004 . Grandparents Wiley L. Morris '65 and Joyce Morris. 340 Logan Drive , O'Fallon, IL 62269. patriotfamily2@charter.net. Amber Strokes '95 took a new job working for the University of Missouri , Columbia as International Admissions Evaluator/Advisor. 1111 West Rollins Rd. , Columbia , MO 65203 . stokesa@misssouri.edu Marcos E. Whyte '95 moved to Georgia where he assumed the position of high school Spanish teacher at Southwest DeKalb High School . He is also a Lieutenant in the Army Reserves, where he provides administrative services and leadership for the Combat Support Hospital . 4002 Boring Rd., Decatur , GA 30034 . marco_whyte@hotmail.com. Lyle McCoon, Jr. '95 graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a M.A. in Biblical Studies and a M.A. in Theological Studies. He has been accepted into a Ph.D. program in Biblical Studies through the University of Brunell 's London School of Theology. 105 Asbury Dr. , Wilmore , KY 40390 Lisa Chamberlain '96 married Chad Kerestes on November 1, 2003 . She obtained a Master of Arts in English at NIU and is teaching English at Ottawa High School in Ottawa , IL . 719 8th St. , LaSalle , IL 61301 . monalisac999@yahoo.com. Matthew '96 and Tamara ‘98 Frizane serve as house parents for troubled teens at Christian Heritage Children's Home in Kearney , Nebraska . 2150 20th Rd. Kearney , NE 68845 . Paul Imel '96 married Malesia Logsdon March 22, 2003 at a small ceremony in Evansville , IN. 5 Richardt Ave. Evansville , IN 47711 . zboe66@aol.com. Elisa Santiago'96 married Luis Lozada, Jr., April 3, 2004 . 401 Old Mill Rd. , Southfields , NY 10975 . elisa0402@yahoo.com. Matt '96 and Dawn (Delamater) '97 McCullough celebrate the birth of their son, Peyton James, born October 4, 2003 . Matt is a dentist and Dawn is a stay-at-home mother. 510 Eastern Ave., Greenville , IL 62246 . mmccull@netwitz.net. Dionne McCumber '96 completed her master's in Reading/Learning Disabilities and is currently working as a Special Education Teacher in Brookfield , WI . 1510A Summit Ave. , Waukesha , WI 53188 . deemccumber@hotmail.com. Eric Schmidt '96 serves as the campus minister at Wesley House on Truman State University 's Campus. He was recently ordained as an elder in full connection with the United Methodist Church by the Missouri Conference. He lives in Kirksville , MO with wife Helen (Cravens) '97 Schmidt . 1715 East McPherson, Kriksville , MO 63501 . ericschmidt@bigfoot.com. Sonja (Hill) '96 and Bill Sray , a daughter, Mariah Grace, born April 15, 2004 . Sonja is working on her PhD in International Studies at Old Dominion University in Norfolk , VA. 4928 Oriole Dr. , Chesapeake , VA 23321 . Anita (Turner) '97 Bergschneider teaches preschool at Lighthouse Learning Center in Taylorville. In addition, she serves as Assistant Director. 400 N. Monroe, Morrisonville , IL 62546 . Alexandra (Kostenko) '97 Eisenbraun is the kids host for Cleveland 's WB, WBNX TV. Ali writes and helps produce 30 second educational interstitials which air throughout the Kids Programming on Cleveland 's WB. 1350 N. Howard St. Apt. #203 , Akron , OH 44310 . ali@wbnx.com. Nikki (Ramey) '97 Georgia graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a Master of Arts in Linguistics in May of 2004. 473 Crest Ln. , Antioch , IL 60002 . philnik@juno.com.
Jason Cannon '98 achieved union membership in Actor's Equity and AFTRA. His first play, about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, will be produced professionally in St. Louis in November, 2004. 4514A Flora, St.Louis , MO 63110 . citizencannon@sbcglobal.net. Gerry Tennett '98 was elected chairman of the Washington , DC section of the Audio Engineering Society. 110 Locust Dr. , Thurmont , MD 21788 . gj10nt@worldnet.att.net. Rob '99 and Rachelle (Cooke) '01 Clark , a son, Carter Warner Ross, born April 13, 2004 . Rob works as an Insurance Broker for Cooke Agencies and Rachelle just ended employment as a Fundraiser/Event Coordinator with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to be an at home mom. 206 Melgund Crescent , Saskatoon , SK , Canada S7N 4W2 . Rclark@cookeinsurance.com. Travis ‘97 and Sheri (Nelson) '99 Ferris a son, Nelson Chase, born June 7, 2003 . Travis works at Enterprise Rent a Car where he manages installation activity of computer technology for all of the branches on the west coast. 38 Hillcrest Blvd , Winchester , MO 63021 . travserferris@charter.net. Jeff '99 and Michelle (Nelson) '99 Sussenbach , a son, Wesley David, born July 20, 2004 . 801 S. 4th St. , Greenville , IL 62246 . Kevin '99 and Heather (Leitch) '01 Swinigan , a daughter, Norah Rae, born March 23, 2004 at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. 2915 Sprucewood Dr. , St. Louis , MO 63043 . swinigan00@hotmail.com. Daniel '99 and Genny '99 Van Amerongen , a son, Cole Daniel, born June 2, 2004 . 213 Mechanic St. , Fort Wayne , IN 46808 . dan_gen@msn.com. 00's
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”Les Dietzman is a highly regarded retailing executive,” said Roger Fix, president and CEO of Standex. “After spending more than two decades with two of the nation's most prominent retailers, Dayton Hudson and Wal-Mart, Les focused his experience and vision on the Christian retail bookstore market niche, where he headed the industry's largest religious bookstore chain for 10 years. We are delighted that he will now become a member of our management team.” 
Jason Cannon '98 officially became a professional playwright this summer as he was commissioned to write a play about J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis for Historyonic, an Actor's Equity company in St. Louis . The company will be producing his script titled Eagle and Child this November in St. Louis at the Des Lee Auditorium in the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park . In edition Cannon will be playing the part of CS Lewis in this biographical play. GC Grads at Duke Divinity School
His wife, Susan, daughter, LeaEllen, and son, Mark, settled into Hillsborough , N.C. They are actively involved in a United Methodist Church , where he assists with the worship services and youth ministry programs. In addition to helping out at his church, Willms continues to serve as a consultant for the college's Office of Adult and Graduate Studies. Bryan '01 and Maureen (Knudson) '02 Langdoc are currently in their first semester at Duke Divinity School . Bryan is working his masters in the Church Ministries Program and Maureen participates in the Master of Theological Studies degree program. Casey '01 and Angel ( Jackson ) '02 Taylor are enrolled in Duke Divinity School . Angel is considering the new dual degree program with UNC-Chapel and MSW. They will both begin their first Field Education placement in a UMC church this Sunday. In addition, they will have their first baby in the spring. Justin '02 and Miriam (Fisher) '02 Snider are in the middle of their three years at Duke Divinity School in the Master of Divinity program. They both serve as ministry interns at Salem United Methodist Church . They assist in worship, preach sermons, teach Bible studies, and lead the junior and senior high youth groups, as well as assisting the pastor with home and hospital visiting. They have begun the ordination process for the United Methodist Church , and will be certified candidates soon. miriam.snider@duke.edu justin.snider@duke.edu 1006 White Pine Dr , Durham , NC 27705 Ben Wayman ‘02 is in his first year at Duke Divinity School , seeking to obtain his Master of Divinity degree. |
Tony Willms '00 is participating in his fourth year of studying half-time at Duke Divinity School , pursuing his masters in Theological Studies and a minor in New Testament Studies. He will graduate in May and begin on his second masters at Duke Divinity School , a Master of Theology. Upon completion of both degrees, he intends to continue his studies by going on to doctoral work. Chad Abbott '00 pastors in two United Methodist Churches in northwest New Jersey . He is the pastor of Andover United Methodist Church and the Assistant Pastor of youth, young adults, and young families at First United Methodist Church in Newton , NJ . Shannon ( Norman ) '00 Abbott graduated from Rutgers University School of Social Work with a Master of Social Work and is now working at Hackettstown Community Hospital as a Clinical Social Worker. P.O. Box 332 , Andover , NJ 07821 . sgabbott@yahoo.com.
Becky Benbow '00 married Bryan England April 12, 2003 . She teaches elementary and high school Spanish at Calvary Academy in Springfield , IL . 3005 Thayer Ave. , Springfield , IL 62704 . beckybee10@hotmail.com.
Mark ‘00 and Jenni (Aubry) '01 Giertz , a daughter, Brooklyn Nicole, born June 11, 2003 . 542 Christie St. , Ottawa , IL . Mgiertz23@hotmail.com.
Erin Helmuth '00 married Mike Kinzel, February 28, 2004 and recently began a new job in the Alumni Services Office at Bethel College . 161 Nadel Ave. , Elkhart , IN 46516 . erin_clarice@hotmail.com.
Marcy (Dowdy) '00 Nicoson started the MSW program in the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois . She continues to work with children who have disabilities at Swann Special Care Center in Champaign , IL . She is also an Independent Longaberger Consultant. P.O. Box 238 , Fithi , IL 61844 . m.nicoson@insightbb.com.
David Robertson ‘00 graduated with an MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and will start his residency in neurology at Vanderbilt University . 410 Lynn Dr. , Nashville , TN 37211 . formee18@hotmail.com.
Sievers works as a communication specialist for the Michigan House of Representatives Republican Communications Services and was honored for his public relations campaign: “Accountability 101: Intermediate School District Reform in Michigan .” The PACE Awards are presented annually as mid-Michigan's highest honor of public relations activities. They are awarded to practitioners who, in the judgment of their peers, have successfully addressed a contemporary issue with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness. The Communicator Award is an international award competition that recognizes excellence in the communication field. Sievers previously received the National Conference of State Legislature's LINCS Henry Award, the PRSA East Central District Round-Up Award, and the NCSL Legislative Staff Achievement Award. 5564 Parkwood Blvd. Clarkson , MI 48346 |
Timothy Sievers '00 recently received his fourth consecutive Public Relations Society of America Centeral Michigan Chapter PACE Crystal Award as well as the Communicator Award of Distinction for his work in public relations.
Bryan Lee Vollintine '00 graduated from the University of MO at Rolla with an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics. 415 N. Stuart St. , Witt , IL 62094 .
Matthew Zimmerman '00 graduated from the Basic Hospital Corps School at Naval Hospital Corps School , Great Lakes . This enables Zimmerman to provide quality health care to Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families. 9420 Third Ave. Ste. 100 Norfolk , VA 23511 .
Wesley Bell '01 is the conductor/engineer for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. P.O. Box 267 , Alliance , NE 69301 .
Wendy (Denbo) Bunn '01 works as a human resource specialist at the Honor Society of Nursing. She is pursuing an MBA at Butler University . 6354 Perry Pines Ct. , Indianapolis , IN 46237 . wendybunn@yahoo.com.
Christopher Noyes '01 and Vanilda Reyes '04 were married on June 19, 2004 . Christopher is a Master's candidate at Aquinas Institute of Theology. Vanilda is an Admissions Counselor at Greenville College . 412 S. Elm St. , Greenville , IL 62246 . vanilda.noyes@greenville.edu.
Major Linda-Jo Perks '01 transferred to Springfield , Massachusetts Army Command. She recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Masters in Education. She majored in teaching and learning to help the Bridging the Gap Program for Youthful Offenders. 114 Lancaster Dr. , Agawam , MA 01001 . tperks6633@aol.com.
Summer Slaymaker '01 married Brent Willmert '03 July 10, 2004 . Summer teaches elementary music at Confluence Academy in St. Louis and Brent works as a specialist with Lowe's, Inc. of Edwardsville, IL. 2220 S. 9th St. Apt. C, St. Louis MO , 63104 . swillmert@hotmail.com, jetlag777@hotmail.com.
Andrea Taylor '01 accepted a teaching position at Jordan School in Centralia , IL . 919 W. Fifth, Centralia , IL 62801 . anmeg2@yahoo.com.
Amanda (Grieme) '02 Daly recently completed her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Husband Justin (J.T.) Daly started a graphic design business that services bands and record labels in the Nashville area. 2013 Ellington Cir., Nashville , TN 37211 .
Shontez Jones '02 works as an Environmental Health and Safety specialist at Onyx Environmental Services, a trade waste incineration plant. 211 Country Meadows Ln. , Belleville , IL 62221 . sjones@onyxes.com.
Brain D. Owens '02 attends Eastern Illinois University working to receive a Masters in Clinical Psychology. He is employed as an Addictions Counselor at Central East Alcoholism & Drug Council. He is working towards obtaining his licensure requirements as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois . 1006 Davis St. Apt. 2 , Charleston , IL 61920 . bdowens@eiu.edu.
Travis Peterson '02 and Michelle Barth '02 were married May 5, 2003 . Michelle works at St. John's Hospital in Sprinfield and is entering the nursing program at Linclonland. Travis is the assistant pastor at Springfield , Knoxknolls Free Methodist Church . 311 Cranmer Apt. 4, Springfield , IL 62704 . travisapeterson@hotmail.com.
Amy Wilhelm ‘02 married Jeff Ruyle on July 10, 2004 at Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive , IL . 8539 N. Schiller St. , Dorsey , IL 62021 . amylwil2@yahoo.com.
Aqila (Webster) Teen '02 received a promotion to Marketing Reseach Coordinator with the Solae Company. 1339 Chapleton Dr. , St. Louis , MO 63135 . lateen@prodigy.net.
Greg '03 and Courtney (Probst) '04 Coates have been hired by Tianjin Institue for Foreign Languages in Tianjin , China as instructors in Conversational English and Writing.
Phil '04 and Elizabeth '04 Riggleman , a son, Camden Andrew, born July 2, 2004 . 1517 Woburn Ave. , Greenville , IL 62246 .
Last updated: April 14, 2005