Spring 2001
The Record OnlineSpring/Summer 2001Alumni News1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s 1940s Dr. Rachel M. Crown ’44 has self-published a collection of poems entitled Plain Quartz, composed and reproduced a five-generation family photo album, and established the Ernest O. Crown Photo Collec-tion as a gift to the Kansas Collection at Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas. This collection supplies data on the settlement of Smith County, to which her forebears are linked back to the 1870s. 198 Pinecone Dr., Lawrence, KS 66046. 1950s Robert ’51 and Wanda Wickersham celebrated their 50th wedding anniver-sary Aug. 11, 2000. 5S040 Pebblewood Lane W308, Naperville, IL 60563. Bob ’51 and Donna (Hastriter ’55) Hull celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 26, 2001. 417 S. Grand St., McPherson, KS 67460. William and Beverly (Barcroft) Minton ’52 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Aug. 2000 with a 3-week trip to Vancouver/Victoria, followed by a cruise to Alaska, then a train ride from Anchorage to Fairbanks through Denali National Park. 43 Logo Ct., Ft. Myers, FL 33912. William and Allene
DeWeese ’53 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary
July 18, 2000. 241 N. Lakewood Dr., Florence, SC 20501.
Rev. Kay Cole ’58 became senior pastor of the Greenville Free Methodist Church in Jan. 2000. Previously he was stationed superintendent of the Colum-bia River Conference and also pastor of the Deer Flat Free Methodist Church in Idaho for 16 years. Prior to that, he had pastored the Denver First Free Metho-dist Church in Colorado for 17 years. 500 Maple St., Greenville, IL 62246. Virginia (Wallace) Sims ’59 retired from teaching in June 2000 after 36 years. She taught the last 24 years at Light & Life Christian School in Azusa, CA. She plans to complete her autobiography and work part time in retirement. 1245 W. Cienega #136, San Dimas, CA 91773. JVJSIMS@aol.com 1960s
Dr. Jim Bimes ’63 retired from the Hazelwood School District after 36 years. He served as a teacher, depart-ment chair, social studies coordinator, and director of cur-riculum. He recently accepted a full-time position in the Edu-cation Dept. at Missouri Baptist College. 130 Pleasant Ridge Dr., Edwardsville, IL 62025. Dr. Jay Dargan ’63 was appointed Vice President for Seminary Advancement at Asbury Theological Seminary. He previously served 12 years as the Seminary’s Director of Development. 301 Corbitt Dr., Wilmore, KY 40390.
Dr. Paul Wengert ’63 retired from a General Surgery practice in Harrisburg, PA in ’97. He continues to work in third world mission hospitals. He has worked in Zambia, Kenya, Haiti, Guatemala, Philippines, and Thailand. 10 Holly Dr., New Cumberland, PA 17070. Frank Spina ’65 was named the 2000 Professor of the Year at Seattle Pacific University. He has been an Old Testament pro-fessor at SPU since 1973. 6131 136th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98033. Rose May (Davis) Thompson ’65 retired from teaching in 1996. She is volunteering as Principal at the Christian Day School in Shreveport. 2831 Ashton St., Shreveport, LA 71103. Jay Benson ’66 has served as president of World Missionary Press for the past 13 years. WMP, now in its 40th year, has produced Scripture booklets in 305 languages for distribution in 219 countries. In February, WMP produced its one billionth Scripture booklet. Jay’s wife Vicky, daughter of co-founders Watson and Rose Goodman, served as treasurer during the 25 years since she and Jay returned from 4 years as missionaries in Indonesia. PO Box 63, New Paris, IN 46553. Jay@wmpress.org 1970s Kaye (Price) Laud, Ph.D. ’70 was chosen president-elect of the Wisconsin Psychological Association. This is a 2-year term, followed by 2 years as president and 2 years as past president. She is a clinical psychologist working at Southern Wisconsin Center and in private practice. 3142 N. Knoll Terr, Milwaukee, WI 53222. kaye@alphalaud.com David Steenburgh ’70 is principal of Harmony Public School in Belleville, Ontario. His wife Viki (Slastion ’71) is a secretary in the public school system. 584 Victoria Ave., Belleville, Ontario K8N 2G7 CANADA. davestee@sympatico.ca Roy Yarbrough, Ph.D. ’70 received the 2001 Outstanding Service Award from the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) March 31 at the national conference in Reno, NV. With 4,000 members nationwide, NIRSA selects only one member per year for this coveted honor. Dr. Yarbrough was recognized for his work as the organization’s national historian. 630 Park St., California, PA 15419. yarbrough@cup.edu Alan Erwin ’71 was honored by Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon with the “Distinguished Hoosier Award.” He received this highest honor for his work as director of the Alexandria Community Band. His band, consisting of 40 volunteer musicians, was invited to perform at the 2000 State Convention of the Indiana Music Educators Association. Alan also teaches general music for the Muncie Community Schools and was recently honored by its Board of Education for his accomplishments. 117 Winding Dr., Alexandria, IN 46001. aerwin@aol.com Dr. Michael Bruce ’72 was promoted to associate professor of business and granted tenure at Geneva College in Pennsylvania, where he has taught since 1994. 111 Ponderosa Dr., Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Kasandra (Dalton) McNeil ’74 was promoted to senior advancement officer for public relations at Aurora University in Aurora, IL. She is editor of the alumni magazine, which won a national communicator’s award in 1999, and is coordinating the redevelopment of the school’s website. 232 Millford Ct., Bloomingdale, IL 60108. kmcneil@aurora.edu Rev. Cynthia Reyes Fillmore ’75 is pastor of Village Presbyterian Church. 2733 S. 10th Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006. Jim Miles ’75 joined the Actuarial & Insurance Consulting Group of Deloitte & Touche LLP as a senior manager in the Indianapolis office. 9069 Woodacre Blvd. South Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46234. fivemile5@yahoo.com John Hammond ’76 has returned to the NBA as a member of coach Alvin Gentry’s Los Angeles Clippers’ staff. He is the former assistant basketball coach for the University of Missouri Tigers as well as the Detroit Pistons. He was inducted into the GC Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. 1013 La Rail Dr., Columbia, MO 65203. Jan (Ford ’76) and Tom Mullins’
daughter Kelli won a bronze medal in the Indiana State Special Olympics
bowling tournament in December. 5660 Creekwood Dr., Pittsboro, IN
46167.
Debra Henderson Lanning ’77 has been promoted to Manager of Medical Education for Bayfront-St. Anthony’s Health Care. She is responsible for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education for physicians. 2646 Fairway Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. debi.lanning@baycare.org Tony ’77 and Jeanne
Preston, a daughter, Olivia Caroline, born Nov. 7. She joins
Charles (15), Sean (8), and Victoria (13). Tony has been named Vice
President, HR Business Strategy for Nortel Networks Europe. He is
responsible for HR strategic leadership for Nortel’s presence
in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Knole House Hedgerley Lane,
Gerrards Cross, Bucks, ENGLAND SL9 7NP tkpresto@nortelnetworks.com
Dale Hastings ’79 is principal at Grant Park High School in Grant Park, IL. PO Box 134, Donovan, IL 60931. daleh@grantpark.k12.il.us David Schantz ’79 is now an assistant professor at the University of Montana. 518 Pattee Canyon Dr., Missoula, MT 59803. dschantz@selway.umt.edu Jim ’79 and Fran Smith completed their 8th year as dorm parents in the Senior Boys’ Dorm at Christiansen Academy, an MK boarding school in Rubio, Venezuela. They anticipate returning to the U.S. for 3-5 years as Jim pursues a master’s in pastoral counseling, in preparation for a ministry of training national church leaders in Latin America in counseling. Apdo. 75, San Cristobal, TA 5001A, Venezuela. MissionSmith@iname.com 1980s Dave Roselius ’80 is a certified project manager working for International Business Machines Corp. managing eBusiness web-hosting projects. Build-ing the Internet and having a blast! 5102 Jefferson Place, Alpharetta, GA 30005. scullyandroselius@attglobal.net Anthony J. Smith ’80 is in his 13th year as a middle school teacher in rural Arizona and recently received his Masters in Education. 2042 W. Windrose Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85029. thorxad@netscape.net Steve ’81 and Cheryl (Tucker ’80) Ballinger flew to Romania on Thanks-giving Day 2000 to adopt Robert, born 4/3/97 and Ryan, born 1/16/99. They were brothers but in separate orphanages and didn’t know each other until we brought them home with us. They are doing very well in their new environ-ment. PO Box 136, Pleasant Plains, IL 62677. sballing@commerce.state.il.us Cynthia (Teiwes) Bolds ’81 recently performed in the dramatized audio-recorded version of Assassins (Book 6 in the Left Behind series). She also performed in Niccolai and Soul Harvest. The dramatized stories are aired on nationwide radio and are available retail. 1015 E. Dawes Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187. abolds@juno.com Tim Brooks ’81 is nearing his 6th year as sports editor of the Daily News in Robinson, IL and has been assistant softball coach at Oblong Grade School for the past two seasons. He was recent-ly hired as assistant softball coach at Oblong High School and has received his certification for substitute teaching in Crawford County. 405 East Illinois St., Oblong, IL 62449. tdbrooks@frsb.net Randy and Judy (Kamp) Bennett ’82 moved to Hillsdale, MI in March 2000. Randy is now senior pastor of Hillsdale Free Methodist Church, and Judy does title research in Hillsdale County. 312 River St., Hillsdale, MI 49242. jrbennet@tir.com Dave Disch ’82 has been named Director of Development at Greenville College, after serving 7 years as Director of College Relations and Marketing. He and Marsha have 3 children, Aaron (9), and twins Jordan and Amy (6). 1002 Asbury, Greenville, IL 62246. ddisch@greenville.edu Peggy (Acklin) Longshore ’82 is teaching K-12 art classes at New Cove-nant Christian School in Pageland. RR 2 Box 236, Pageland, SC 29728. David Patrick ’82 married Nola
Ratliff Sept. 2 in a private ceremony in the Gullies in Greenville.
600 Killarney Dr., Greenville, IL 62246.
Gordon ’83 and Linda (Arvidson ’84) Eccles and their two sons, Kevin (14) and Brian (7) moved near Spring Arborin March 2000. Gordon recently accepted the position of Director of Public Relations & Marketing for Spring Arbor College. 5900 Springbrook Rd., Horton, MI 49246. gordon_eccles@email.com or linda_eccles@email.com Kevin ’83 and Laura Moore, a daughter, Mariel Christine, born June 8, 2000. She joins sister Adriana (2). 22w133 Glenrise Ct., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. killiankevinm@yahoo.com Sandy (Noonan) Kelley ’84 was selected for inclusion in the sixth edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2000. 117 Susan Ct., West Salem, WI 54669. kelleyrmsl@cs.com Steve Anderson ’85 has been promot-ed to section manager for CPS Inc., an executive recruiting firm. 528 Ryegrass Ct., Aurora, IL 60504. sga62@aol.com Gustavo ’85 and Grecia Brito, a son, Jason Ruben, born Feb. 6. PO Box 943, Lawrence, MA 01842. Rev. Brian ’85 and Connie (Hoyt ’86) Buterbaugh have 2 children, John (10) and Emma (9). Brian has been appointed pastor of the Lawrenceville Free Methodist Church, and Connie is substitute teaching in the Lawrence County school district. 1006 Maple St., Lawrenceville, IL 62806. BLBCKB1@juno.com
Jeff Backe ’86 is now the 7th-12th Guidance Counselor at LaMonte High School in LaMonte, MO after teaching English for 14 years. He also sponsors the National Honor Society and coaches girls’ basketball. Becki (Ivery ’85) is teaching at Applewood Christian School in Sedalia where their daughters Megan (11) and Melissa (8) attend. 510 West 6th St., Sedalia, MO 65301. jbacke@iland.net Daniel B. Fisher ’86 was appointed president of Oakdale Christian High School at the January 2001 executive committee meeting of the board of trustees. 5801 Beattyville Rd., Jackson, KY 41339. dfisher@kih.net LuAlice (Holland) Kampwerth ’86 is teaching kindergarten at Carlyle Grade School. 18525 State Rt. 127, Carlyle, IL 62231. klw@icss.net Thomas ’86 and JoAnn Sandifer, a son, William Mayfield, born Jan. 23. Thomas and JoAnn were married last year, March 24, 2000 at the Old Cathedral on the Arch Grounds in St. Louis. 139 Gunston Hall, Chesterfield, MO 63017. domrel@aol.com Terry ’87 and Robbie Mason continue to serve with Africa Inland Mission (AIM). They plan to be on home assignment in Rochester, NY during the summer of 2001. P.O. Phahameng 542, Mokhotlong, Lesotho, AFRICA. David ’88 and Annette (Mulholland ’89) Juhlin, a daughter, Emily Diane, born Nov. 15. She has two sisters, Sarah and Grace. 9 Milo Lane, Madison, WI 53714. adjuhlin@juno.com William ’88 and Cathleen Reynolds, a son, Kynan Patrick. He joins brother Cedric Christian. Bill recently resigned his position as executive director of the National Defense Political Action Committee, and was named communications director for U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA). Cathy is an attorney with the U.S. Dept. of Justice. 2418 A South Walter Reed Dr., Arlington, VA 22206. William_Reynolds@specter.senate.gov Chris ’88 and Michelle Simpson, a son, Cole Matthew, born May 18, 2000. 1308 West Mack Ave., Olney, IL 62450. csimpson@east.rchlnd.k12.il.us Susan (Pitol ’88) and Guido
Stucco, a son, Aurelio Giosue, born Aug. 8, 2000. Susan is
currently staying at home after leaving her ministry as chaplain
and director of mission at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center
in St. Louis. 8763 Bridgeport Ave., St. Louis, MO 63144. mrguido@primary.net Sheryl Damon ’89 is advertising sales coordinator at SeattleInsider.com, aocal search website that is part of a network of city sites called Cox Interactive Media. CIMedia is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., one of the nation’s largest media companies. She is also a member of Seattle’s “Choir of the Sound” (www.choirofthesound.org) where she sings, dances, and teaches choreography. 14040 15th Ave. N.E. #213E, Seattle, WA 98125. sdamon@mindspring.com D. Todd Fisher ’89 recently resigned his position with Reebok International and is now western product manager for Ariat International, a San Francisco-based equestrian footwear company. 615 Ansel Road, Burlingame, CA 94010. dtfisher66@aol.com 1990s Kevin ’90 and Martie Dunn, a daughter, Erica Leigh, born Sept. 2, 1999. Kevin became a Class A-1 Member of the PGA of America in April 2000. He is now the head golf professional at Osage National Golf Club in Lake Ozark, MO. 122 N. Ventura #A, Jefferson City, MO 65109. kmsedunn@aol.com Morris ’90 and Laura (Collett ’91) Nead, a daughter, Emily Renee, born Oct. 27. RR1 Box 160, Albion, IL 62806. mjnead@midwest.net Donald F. Tanner ’90 is a front desk clerk at the Dodge House Hotel and Convention Centre in Dodge City, KS. He also maintains his Certified Nurses Aide (specialty in Alzheimers and related disorders) certification. 505 Avenue C, Dodge City, KS 67801. donaldftanner@kjilmail.com Glen ’91 and Linette Ballew, a son, Samuel Hunter, born July 19, 2000. He joins Levi Tucker (3). Glen is self-employed with his “Red Room Recording Studio.” He is also part-time teen pastor at Light & Life Community Church in Lakewood, CO. He and Linette own and operate Fifty280 Records and host the annual Vision Music Festival held in Castle Rock, CO on Labor Day weekend. This 3-day event hosts over 50 Christian punk, ska, rock, techno, and alternative bands. Information at: www.visionfestival.com 4752 Peak View, Erie, CO 80516. bearballew@msn.com Maurice Buckley ’91 has been promoted to senior operations database specialist for Targitmail.com, an Internet advertising/marketing company. Maurice oversees the manage care of the database for both Targitmail and its vendors, with more than 13 million opt-in e-mail subscribers. PO Box 284, New Castle, NH 03854. mbuckley@targitmail.com Donna (Mason) Carlson ’91 received a Master of Science in Education last August from SIU-Edwardsville. 415 N. Locust St., Greenville, IL 62246. Delfin F. Colon ’91 is now a minor league umpire for the New York-Penn League. 10167 Hanka St., Houston, TX 77019. Wade ’91 and Sara Louis,
a daughter, Madison, born Sept. 27, 2000. Wade recently finished
his master’s degree at the University of Illinois in Natural
Resources and Environmental Sciences, and is now a natural resources
coordinator (wildlife biologist) for the state of Illinois. 2306
Barberry Dr., Champaign, IL 61821. Wslouis@aol.com Crystal Rogier Meade ’91 has achieved National Board Certification in Early Childhood, a performance-based assessment process for educators. 207 E. Alton St., Nashville, IL 62263. crm@washington.k12.il.us Steve Rodriguez ’91 is in his 10th year with Campus Crusade for Christ’s special speaker, Andre Kole. 4618 W. Mercury Way, Chandler, AZ 85226. mcillusions@yahoo.com John ’91 and Penny Smarrella, a daughter, Kaylee Joy, born Feb. 15, 2000. John is an attorney at Barnes and Thornburg in South Bend. 746 Marquette Ave., South Bend, IN 46617. John-Penny@juno.com Howie ’91 and Nicole Snyder, a boy, Lysander Brian, born July 27, 2000. Howie is now associate pastor of youth and music at Hillsdale Free Methodist Church. 149 Union St., Hillsdale, MI 49242. hnsnyder@rustymail.com Eric ’91 and Tina (Martin ’90) Watterson, a son, Christopher Dale, born Nov. 9. 516 E. Oak St., Greenville, IL 62246.
Eric Ahern ’92 and Elizabeth De La Garza-Ahern ’93, a daughter, Alejandra Alyssa, born Dec. 14. 819 N. Locust St., Greenville, IL 62246. Dr. Michael M. Bond D.O. ’92 graduated from the Jacksonville Naval Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program as Chief Resident of Family Medicine on June 30, 2000. He is a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps and has accepted 3-year orders as Staff Family Physician at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. At commencement ceremonies, he was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal by Vice Admiral Richard Nelson, U.S. Navy Surgeon General. 122 Golden Ash Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. drbond@drbond.com Todd ’92 and Melissa Cantrill, a daughter, Allison Sue, born Sept. 6, 2000. 1503 Butternut Dr., Greenville, IL 62246. Laura Costley ’92 is in her 4th year of teaching K-2 Special Needs in Chariton. 630 North Main, Chariton, IA 50049. costley1@aea15.k12.ia.us Aimee Culumber ’92 married Jeff Chiyka June 24, 2000 in Mesa, AZ. Aimee is an accountant in the Engineering Division of Perrier Group of America. 5 Great Bay Rd., Standish, ME 04084. azdrummer@pivot.net Brent Ellis ’92 is director of the new Center for the Development of Christian Leadership at LeTourneau University. The goal of the center is to help prepare students to become spiritual leaders in their communities by integrating volunteer and community service opportunities into the classroom experience. 3117 Rouncival Dr., Longview, TX 75605. Phil Miller ’92 is an active-duty commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force. He is a licensed clinical social worker for the 43rd Medical Group at Pope AFB, NC. Shelli (Altopp ’93) is a stay-at-home mom for their children, Evangeline (5) and Owen (3). 265 Bayfield Loop, Fayetteville, NC 28314. captphilandhausmom@hotmail.com Geri (Stevenson) Mueth ’92 finished her master’s degree in Elementary Education in December and is teaching 2nd grade at Red Bud Elementary School. She is also directing Beulah Bible Camp in Eldorado, IL this July. 119 Autumn Lane, Belleville, IL 62223. pagemueth@aol.com Tracy Willis-Webb ’92 and Anthony Webb ’93 have four children, Michael (10), Kaitlin (8), Logan (6), and Kassi (4). Tracy is now social service director at Cardinal Hill Healthcare in Greenville. Tony is working at Missouri Technical School in St. Louis. 510 Leaverton #2, Pocahontas, IL 62275. Ruth (Babcock) Bilbrey ’93 is working at East Moline Correctional Center as a special education teacher. Her husband Jason is a supervisor at a teen homeless shelter and is working on his novel. 610 8th St., Silvis, IL 61282. slingblade@qconline.com Heather Britt ’93 recently moved with her two sons Robert (10) and Ryan (6) from North Carolina back to the Greenville area. She is working at a brokerage firm in St. Louis with COLD computer applications. 1991 Gum Ave., Mulberry Grove, IL 62262. MsBrittMGHS@yahoo.com Bruce ’93 and Laura (Byrd ’93) Eaker, a son, Benjamin Thomas, born July 30, 1999. He has an older brother, Austin Cooper. 114 W. Madison, Auburn, IL 62615. Marty and Gina (Holton) Fortress ’93, a son, Steele Douglas, born Dec. 22,1999. 3509 Victor, Spring Arbor, MI 49283. g4tress@yahoo.com Scott ’93 and Karen McFarlane, a son, Brennan Josiah, born May 3, 2000. 3237 Pheasant Ridge SE, Kentwood, MI 49508. smcfarlane@evangelisticcommerce.org Jason ’93 completed his 8th year of teaching in the Highland (IL) school district. This past year he moved up from 3rd grade to teach 8th graders at the newly built middle school. Laura (Wojakowski ’92) is a stay-at-home mom with Haley and Joshua, and has taken a leadership role in a new MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group in Greenville. 815 Old Hwy 127, Greenville, IL 62246. wildfowler@papadocs.com Jarrod Severing ’93 was promoted to management level last year at FABCO Rents, a Caterpillar equipment rentalstore. 1300 Geneva Rd. #12, Menasha, WI 54952. jrodmusic@cs.com Fernando Pla-Beneyto ’94 is an executive producer for an advertising agency and film production company called Cover 7 Productions in Barcelona, Spain. His book The Great Captain, published in 1997, became a bestseller in Spain and launched a parallel career as a guest on many TV and radio shows. He married Ayrin Pons Massana in December 1998. She is a successful image consultant in Barcelona. Sant Francesc Xavier 47, atic, Barcelona, SPAIN 08950. Kari Meyer ’94 is youth minister at the First United Methodist Church in Farmington and recently bought a house there. 1012 N. Loma Linda, Farmington, NM 87401. oneoffabfour@hotmail.com Terence L. Tate ’94 is senior pastor of Purpose World Outreach Church in East St. Louis. 7016 Shipley, East St. Louis, IL 62203. Trevor Erion ’95 is director of student ministry at Hillsboro United Methodist Church in Hillsboro, OR. 8336 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97216. t_erion@excite.com Jennifer Jack ’95 has been working for her father’s business, Oklahoma Golf Services, Inc., for the past 5 years. She recently accepted a position in Plano, TX as an administrator at Eaglemark Financial, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. 1910 Kingswood Ct., Denton, TX 76205. lilmsjack@aol.com Matt Keillor ’95 is a 7th grade World History/English teacher and basketball coach in the San Francisco Bay Area, at Martin Luther King Middle School, Hayward, CA. 3067 Beard Rd., Fremont, CA 94555. mkeillor@hotmail.com Rebecca Becker ’95 and Bryan Morche were married Aug. 18, 2000. She is teaching 5th grade at Sherrill Elementary in Detroit, MI. 1930 White Oak Lane, Ypsilanti, MI 48198. rebbecker@aol.com Laurie Miller ’95 received her Master’s in Library Science from Indiana University in 1999. She is currently serving in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army as a communications specialist. SPC Laurie Miller, 82nd SSB, Box 120, Fort Bragg, NC 28310. Annie Roth ’95 married Randy Comfort Dec. 30. Annie is manager of prospect research and head softball coach at Greenville College, and Randy is dean of admissions. PO Box 74, Greenville, IL 62246. acomfort@greenville.edu Kevin Saxton ’95 accepted a position as minister of youth, Christian education, and technology at Brewster Baptist Church. 1071 Stony Brook Rd., Brewster, MA 02631. kevanallie@earthlink.net Beth Setty ’95 is an accounting supervisor for McDonald’s Corp. in Oak Brook, IL. She passed the CPA exam in Nov. 1999. 2828 N. Pine Grove Ave. #102, Chicago, IL 60657. bettysetty@aol.com Kyle Black ’96 is working on his master’s in clinical exercise physiology at Indiana University. 2973 East Amy Lane, Bloomington, IN 47408. knblack00@hotmail.com Rick ’96 and Sara Carlson, a son, Kaleb Richard, born Dec. 1998. Rick completed his master’s in educational leadership from Concordia University in Riverforest, IL. 21454 S. Sylvan Dr., Mundelein, IL 60060. richardwcarlson@hotmail.com Jeff Finley ’96 received a master’s in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois-Springfield. He is a reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times Co.’s Pioneer Press newspapers. Jennifer (Nead ’98) works in the library of the Daily Herald, the third largest newspaper in Illinois, while pursuing a master’s in counseling from Roosevelt University. 101 Oak Lawn Court, No. 207, Schaumburg, IL 60195. jkfjkf@juno.com Cole Johnson ’96 coached the Renner Middle School 8th grade boys A team to a perfect 15-0 record this past season, good enough to warrant a story and team photo in the April 15 issue of theDallas Morning News. 2524 Prestson Rd. #1204, Plano, TX 75093. cjohnso2@pisd.edu Matt McCullough ’96 graduated from SIU School of Dental Medicine in June 2000 and has purchased a dental practice in Greenville. His wife Dawn (Delamater ’97) is teaching Title I at the Greenville Elementary School. 510 Eastern Ave., Greenville, IL 62246. mmccull@netwitz.net Aimee Noel ’96 married John Bradshaw Oct. 28 in Glendale. 10815 W. Northern Ave. #107, Glendale, AZ 85307. JnABrads1028@aol.com Renae (Littrell) Patton ’96 is now director of advancement at Greenville College. 600 Hickory St., Hillsboro, IL 62049. rpatton@greenville.edu Alex ’96 and Melissa (Freeman ’99) Schmidt, a daughter Emma Estelle, born Aug. 8, 2000. 1034 Symphony Dr., Aurora, IL 60504. Pedro and Christal (Valdez) Valentin ’96 were married Feb. 15, 1997. Christal is teaching 6th grade at St. John’s Elementary while Pedro is completing a master’s of social work at the University of Illinois-Chicago. 2240 N. Sawyer, Chicago, IL 60647. pvale@backhaulers.com Kevin Wilson ’96 has taken a position as worship leader for a new church. 1610 Riva Lane Apt. A, Escondido, CA 92027. pk4yahweh@yahoo.com Bridget (Wintermann ’96) and Russ Parker, a son, Timothy Scott, born Feb. 27. Russ works on campus for Indiana University. Bridget has several private voice students after earning her master’s in opera in 1998 from Indian University. PO Box 254, Bloomington, IN 47402. raparker@bloomington.in.us Brett Brannon ’97 is now a fundraising consultant for Great American Opportunities Inc. 7580 Stonebridge Golf Dr., Maryville, IL 62062. brett.brannon@southwestern.com Christina (Luttrell) and Michael Ennen ’97, a daughter, Anne Elisabeth, born Jan. 5. Christina completed her MBA from SIU-Edwardsville in May 2000. 524 E. College Ave., Greenville, IL 62246. clennen@hotmail.com Christie Kirk ’97 has taken a new position as a financial aid officer at Louisiana College after serving two years as an admissions counselor for the same school, a private liberal arts college in Pineville, LA. 3625 Hynson St., Alexandria, LA 71303. weezakirk@hotmail.com Alexandra Kostenko ’97 is host of the WB55 Kids Club. WBNX-TV55 is the Warner Brothers affiliate in Cleveland. The WB55 Kids Club is the second largest in the nation. PO Box 345, Seville, OH 44273. kostenkoalexandra@hotmail.com Jay and Tanya (Collalti) Strother ’97, a daughter, Eliza Joy Grace, born July 6, 2000. 3943 Hwy 36 E, Somerville, AL 35670. JTStrother@aol.com Erin (Sullivan) Swank ’97 is
in her 5th year of youth pastoring at First Baptist Edwardsville.
Husband Adam ’97 is working in St. Charles, MO for Solutech,
Inc., an Internet technology company. They bought their first home
last June. 1530 Grand Ave., Edwardsville, IL 62025. Helen (Cravens) Schmidt ’97 is a visiting professor of English at Eastern Kentucky University. She received her M.A. in English from EKU in Dec. 1998. 1022 Brandy Lane #61, Richmond, KY 40475. helen.schmidt@eku.edu Greg ’97 and Kim Vest are working at a residential treatment program, Greg as a therapist and Kim as a teacher in the school. 522 Jackson St. Apt. #3, Sterling, CO 80751. gregandkim77@hotmail.com Carrie (Matthews) Walles ’97 graduated in Dec. from Mennonite College of Nursing in Bloomington, IL and is working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Erik ’96 teaches English at Princeville High School and coaches basketball and baseball. PO Box 538, Princeville, IL 61559. cwalles2@yahoo.com David (’98) and Amy (Brown ’96) Jahn recently moved to Minneapolis where Dave is pursuing a career in mul-timedia/web design. Amy is a financial planning specialist for American Ex-press Financial Advisors. 2809 Pleasant Ave. S. Apt. 206, Minneapolis, MN 55408. Dejahn@aol.com Michl Kearney ’98 is defensive coordinator for the football team at Villa Grove High School. 227 Country Place, Apt. 117, Villa Grove, IL 61956. [Editor’s Note: The following news item was mistakenly omitted from a previous issue. We apologize for the lateness of its publication.] On April 29, 2000, the 8-member team of “Patton’s Pride” descended upon southern Illinois to compete in the 13th annual River to River Relay. This is an 80-mile relay that takes almost 2,000 runners the distance between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Paying homage to their GC cross country and track coach Brian Patton, 7 alumni—Erika Holmes ’99, Tara Horsman ’99, Erin Lander ’98, Jeremy Palmer ’99, Joel McCreary ’99, Mark Theiss ’98, and Ellen Walles ’99—along with friend Barbie Ambuehl, competed in the mixed division, finishing in 10:13.39. They came in 18th out of 55 mixed teams, and 81st out of 222 finishing teams. They also placed second in the academic division, a special division for teams affiliated with a college or other center of learning. Thomas ’99 and Rebecca Childs were married in 1999 and are expecting their first child in August. 200 Paragon Mills Rd. #D-15, Nashville, TN 37211. tom_rebeccachilds@hotmail.com Sheri (Nelson) Ferris ’99 is teaching 5th grade at Central Christian School in St. Louis. 38 Hillcrest Blvd., Winchester, MO 63021. TFerris@bride.com Erika Holmes ’99 along with Cindy Buchanan ’99, Larissa Poulos ’98, and Katie (Bean ’98) Perry competed in the 2000 Chicago Marathon. This was the first marathon for Cindy, Larissa, and Katie, finishing in times of 4:48, 5:30, and 4:20 respectively. Erika finished her 7th marathon in 4:24. 5414 W. McDowell Rd., Edelstein, IL 61526. egholmes15@hotmail.com Jay ’99 and Sydney (McKee ’97) McDaniels, a daughter, Jaymie Kathleen, born March 20, 2000. Jay works as a family advocate for Catholic Social Services in Peoria, and Sydney works as an account executive for NTS Services Corp. selling Internet access and tax software. 4010 N. Brandywine Dr. Apt. 903, Peoria, IL 61614. smcdaniels@ntslink.net Jeremy and Erin (Bailie) Martin ’99 left for a 2-year missions assignment in Maturin, Venezuela with VISA last Oct. They studied Spanish in Caracas for 8 weeks before beginning work at the Maturin Free Methodist Church. c/o 305 N. 3rd, Greenville, IL 62246. jeremyerin_martin@hotmail.com David and Melissa (Singleton) Schumacher ’99 have a son, Micah. David is a wildlife biologist for Critter Control in St. Louis, and Melissa is a teacher at Kaleidoscope of Kids in Collinsville, IL. 2347 State, Granite City, IL 62040. schumacher3@usa.net 2000s Kelly Ann Brown ’00 and Ben E. Schmidtke III ’00 were married May 27, 2000 and are living in Collinsville, IL. Kelly works at AG Edwards & Sons as a compliance auditor. Ben is in web development at Anheuser Busch. 1100 N. Center St., Collinsville, IL 62234. Valerie Duncan ’00 and Eric Inman ’99 were married July 29, 2000. Eric is a computer programmer/PC specialist for a private corporation in Hinsdale, IL. Val teaches reading, writing, language skills, and Spanish to 1st and 2nd grade children at a private Montessori academy in Naperville. 2887 Windsor Dr., Apt. 302, Lisle, IL 60532. valerieinman@hotmail.com Kelly Fife ’00 is full-time administrative assistant to the dean for the School of Theology at Fuller Theo-logical Seminary in Pasadena. She is also a student at Fuller, pursuing a mas-ter of arts in theology with an emphasis in biblical studies and theology. 244 N. Oakland Ave. #5, Pasadena, CA 91101. fife2u@hotmail.com Jamie Garrington ’00 is teaching American, German, and Palestinian kids, grades 1-3, in Georgia, Central Asia. The Salvation Army, 29 Abashidze, Tbilisi, Georgia (CIS). julrike@hotmail.com Tracy Lee Marrinan ’00 was promoted from part-time evening disc jockey to full-time afternoon on-air personality and production assistant at WGCA radio 88.5FM in Quincy. 2610 Chestnut St., Quincy, IL 62301. tracylee19@hotmail.com Virginia Patton ’00 is the new case manager/counselor at the Latin American Youth Center in Washington, DC, a non-profit community-based organization that has been a service to the Latino community for over 30 years. She works with Latino youth and their families, most of whom have recently immigrated to the U.S. and are dealing with financial and cultural challenges. 4010 Van Ness St. NW, Washington, DC 20016. virginiapatton@hotmail.com Timothy A. Sievers ’00 is doing graduate work at the University of Illinois at Springfield as part of the Legislative Staff Internship Program. He is also working in the Illinois State Senate Republican Press Office. 500 S. Douglas Ave., Apt. F, Springfield, IL 62704. tasievers@hotmail.com Rebecca West ’00 is teaching junior and senior high science at Santiago Christian School in the Dominican Republic. SCS-DR, PO Box 24770, West Palm Beach, FL 33416. beccaroo2@hotmail.com
Last updated: July
17, 2001 |
Lloyd
Ganton ’60 
Phyllis
Holmes ’61
Dr.
Jay Dargan ’63
Several
GC alumni were in attendance at the American Baseball Coaches
Association national meeting in Chicago Jan. 7. Sitting, from
left: David Altopp ’66, Robert “Ish” Smith
’57, Henry “Hank” Burbridge ’60. Standing,
from left: Perry Roth ’98, Tony Hubbard ’77, Rick
Parr ’83, John Barnes ’99, Joe Alstat ’98,
Lynn Carlson ’93, Ritchie Ware ’91, Todd Hutchinson
’91,
Larry
Moore ’78 
Linda
Plant ’82
Dr.
Tracy Hall ’85 
Rito
Martinez ’91
Chad
Laughlin ’01