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Summer/Fall 2003 Alumni and Board of Trustees News

Alumni

40’s

Anabel (Schlosser ’43) Miller is involved in visitation and worship services for her church’s nursing home ministry. 508 Grove Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

Rev. Lloyd Donnell ’48 retired after 50 years of ministry and teaching. 28 Meadows Way, Bergen, NY 14416.

Rev. Cline Z. Barkey ’49 spent several years as a volunteer hospital chaplain in Fresno, Calif., after retiring from pastoral ministry. 2300 Simms St., Lakewood, CO 80215.

Chuck Miner ’49 retired after 48 years in education as a teacher, coach, assistant registrar, counselor, dean, and principal. 12488 Corrine Ave., Spring Hill, FL 34609. penneywiseenterprisesinc@yahoo.com.

50’s

James and Leone (Tjepkema) Taylor ’51 had several speaking engagements in 2002. They spoke at the Luke Christian Medical Mission retreat in Los Angeles, the Christian Professionals seminar in Vancouver, the 50th anniversary of First Chinese Baptist Church in Los Angeles, the installation of Dr. Tung Lun-hsien as executive secretary of Luke Christian Medical Mission, China Evangelical Seminary’s 30th commencement exercises, the World Christian Medical and Dental Association’s World Congress, the Chinese Keswick Bible Conference in Hong Kong, and Grace Gospel Church’s annual missions conference in Manila. Mongkok PO Box 79511, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR P.R. CHINA.

Frank VanValin ’53 married Carol Young on Sept. 28, 2002. 7280 Port Austin Rd., Caseville, MI 48725. frjovan@juno.com.

Gerald Bates ’55 taught an interterm course on leadership at Hope Africa University in Nairobi, Kenya, during January 2003. The university is being assisted by Greenville College as it moves toward accreditation by the education ministry of Kenya. 6715 Oak Lake Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46214.

Rev. Kay Cole ’58 has come out of semi-retirement to become interim pastor of the Salem, Ore., Free Methodist Church. 7235 Laurelridge Loop NE, Keizer, OR 97303. kdcole@yahoo.com.

Dr. Newton W. Fink ’59 retired on July 1, 2002 from the Manteno schools following 43 years in education as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. He was a member of the Alumni Board at Greenville College for more than 25 years and served as its president.

Suzanne (Tilley ’62) retired from elementary school teaching. 1093 Lincoln Dr., Manteno, IL 60950. suzanne_fink@hotmail.com.

60’s

Garey J. Ahler ’61 retired on Jan. 1, 2003 as law librarian at Vandalia, Ill., Correctional Center. 1407 Kweit Lane, Greenville, IL 62246.

Roy Bahl ’61 is the dean of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University in Atlanta. 265 Gold Creek Ct., Atlanta, GA 30350.

Stanley ’62 and Frances (Starr ’51) Busch celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 5, 2002. 35 Holly Bush Ln., Murphy, NC 28906.

Dr. Dale Benson ’63 provides healthcare to the indigent Latino population in East Los Angeles. Barb (Wilson ’63) teaches English as a second language on a volunteer basis in Chinatown. Dale and Barb hold part-time positions several months each year teaching computers to guests on cruise ships. 131 E. Holly St. #402, Pasadena, CA 91103. dale@dalebenson.com.

Sheila (Housler ’63) Grady continues as the clinical director for Family Counseling Services of Northern Illinois and provides clinical supervision for clinicians and graduate students. She is also opening Green Planet, Inc., a landscaping business, in Rockford. 2825 – 20th Ave., Rockford, IL 61108. greenplanet03@earthlink.net.

Dr. Chuck Hawkins ’64 has worked for Northern Kentucky University since 1980. He is presently the chair of the physics and geology department. 248 Rosemont Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075. hawkins@nku.edu.

Lynn ’65 and Helen (Smith ’63) Carlson retired in 2002. Lynn was the business manager for the Zion, Ill., school district, and Helen was an elementary school teacher at W.C. Petty Elementary School in Antioch, Ill. 1314 Spring Dr., Greenville, IL 62246.

Louise H. Carlton ’65 has served as a high school principal for 18 years and as an educator for 30 years. Rt. 2, Box 875, Saluda, VA 23149. lhcarlton@aol.com.

Dr. Arthur Dibble ’65 has been the deputy vice chancellor for Prince Abubakar Audu University in Kogistate, Nigeria. It is in its third year of operation. 4303 D Laclede, St. Louis, MO 63108.

Lloyd de Witt Bockstruck ’67 has received several awards in the past year. In October 2002, Bockstruck received a certificate of appreciation from the Genealogical Society of Utah for his work in making the J. Erik Jonsson Public Library of Dallas a “preeminent repository of genealogical records and a center for family history research.” The Indiana Historical Society designated him as the 2002 Willard Heiss Memorial Lecturer “in recognition of his contributions to genealogy research and education.” He also accepted a certificate for “Distinguished and Notable Service as Deputy Governor General” from 1999 to 2002 in the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Texas. Most recently, Bockstruck received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northeast Texas Library System. He has authored “Naval Pensioners of the United States, 1800-1851” and is currently the head of the genealogy section of the Dallas Public Library. 3955-C Buena Vista St., Dallas, TX 75204.

Karen (Brown ’68) Nichols retired from teaching English and Spanish at Dallas City High School. She has remained in education by teaching Spanish part-time at Nauvoo, Ill., High School. She is also the pianist and choir director at the First Christian Church in Dallas City. Box 52, Dallas City, IL 62330.

Martha (Rosentrater ’69) Joseph spent her sabbatical leave from Westminster College working with the analytical chemistry research and development team at Los Alamos National Laboratory. 221 High St., New Wilmington, PA 16172. josephm@westminster.edu.

70’s

Jerry Chiaramonte ’70 is the radio station manager for KWKY in Des Moines, Iowa. 6136 Oakwood Dr., Urbandale, IA 50322.

Roy Yarbrough ’70 was selected to serve as a judge and consultant for the first Capital One All-American Mascot Team. There were 238 colleges and universities which nominated their mascot for the competition in Richmond, Va. Yarbrough and representatives from ESPN, Capital One, and Carter Ryley Thomas chose 12 mascots for the team. He has authored “Mascots: The History of Senior College and University Mascots.” 630 Park St., California, PA 15419. yarbrough@cup.edu.

Dr. Michael Bruce ’72 taught in China during May 2002 with the Pacific Institute of Business Management at Petrolum College in Chongqiug and the School of Management at the China Economic and Trade Commission in Chengdu. He serves as associate professor of business at Geneva College. 111 Ponderosa Dr., Beaver Falls, PA 15010. mlbruce@geneva.edu.

Richard W. Powell ’72 and Wendy J. Ward ’83 were married Nov. 1, 2002. Rick is a photographer and owns Reflections Studio in Greenville. Wendy continues to work as a project manager for Siemens Health Services. 904 E. Beaumont Ave., Greenville, IL 62246.

Paul W. Davenport ’73 has won a University of Florida Research Foundation professorship and currently serves as a professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He led a medical mission trip to Honduras in April 2003. 7728 SW 90th Ln., Gainesville, FL 32608. davenportp@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu.

Kevin B. Hicks ’74 was inducted into the Illinois Softball Hall of Fame in Decatur, Ill. 210 S. East St., Pinckneyville, IL 62274.

Cindy (Hull ’74) Williams is a creative director for an advertising agency serving a wide range of national and international clients. 2711 W. 118th Ave., Westminster, CO 80234. cindyindenver@attbi.com.

Darrell E. Weingard ’74 is the owner of Master Touch Construction, a residential and commercial remodeling company, and Prosperity Enterprises, a shipper of air and water purifiers. 61490 Epitaph Rd., Montrose, CO 81401. dweingard@rocketweb.net.

Gary Turner ’75 serves as athletic director and head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Huntington College. Kathy (Moore ’75) is a professor in the education department, facilitating a new special education program at Huntington. 9101 N. 306 W, Huntington, IN 46750. kturner@huntington.edu.

Sherry (Early ’76) Blastenbrei has been named to the 2002 edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. She was also named in the first edition in 1990. 12319 Silver Creek Rd., New Douglas, IL 62074.

David Holsted ’76, a staff writer for Sauk Valley Newspapers in Sterling, Ill., wrote a story about a Mount Morris, Ill., man who donated a kidney after he answered a newspaper ad placed by the girl’s parents. The story was picked up by the Chicago office of the Associated Press. It was later used by “The Today Show” in New York. 800 Adams St., Oregon, IL 61061. daitch@inwave.com.

Carol (Kreuzinger ’76) Hutto works as an occupational therapist in the school system. 125 Tanners Mill Rd., Chapin, SC 29036. chutto@lex5.k12.sc.us.

Anthony E. Hubbard ’77 became the new baseball coach at Morton College in Cicero, Ill. 908 Marshall Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104. oconnellj@morton.cc.il.us.

Curt Simpkins ’77 has been employed by First Main St. Financial Bank since 1979. The bank was formerly known as First National Bank of Longmont. 2506 Danbury Dr., Longmont, CO 80503.

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) selected Kevin Seybold ’78 to participate in the John Templeton Oxford Seminars on Science and Christianity held in the summers of 2003, 2004, and 2005 in Oxford, United Kingdom. His research project will explore the areas of neuroscience, psychology, and religion. 717 Tidball Ave., Grove City, PA 16127. ksseybold@gcc.edu.

Dr. Ralph Miller ’36, a former physics professor at Greenville College from 1945 to 1977, received the Distinguished Service Award by the Illinois Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers (ISAAPT) in October 2002. The award honored Miller for his years of effort that promoted the teaching of physics in the state. Dr. Kelly Roos of Bradley University presented the award and noted that the state continues to benefit from the work that Miller and others accomplished. In 1967, Miller was the director of a $640,000 National Science Foundation award for a Cooperative College – School Science Project. The project created interest in the study of physics by high school and college students. “Miller has been a model teacher, researcher, and mentor to scores of future professionals who studied under his leadership,” Roos said. Today the ISAAPT is a strong organization that contributes to the state employment infrastructure in part due to the work of Miller. After graduating from Greenville College, Miller completed master’s degrees at the University of Michigan and Washington University in St. Louis in 1940 and 1949, respectively, before earning a doctorate from Syracuse University in 1958. 837 N. Elm St., Greenville, IL 62246. rjmiller@gvc.net.

Susan (Bicksler ’79) Smith completed her master’s degree in May 2002 from Governors State University in computer education. 5490 W. Adeline, Oak Forest, IL 60452. ssmith@enc.k12.il.us.

Mary Alice Cunningham ’79 completed the requirements to graduate from the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference Local Pastor’s Licensing School of the United Methodist Church. She also finished her candidacy program in September 2002. 961 S. Moore St., Nashville, IL 62263. mary_alice_56@hotmail.com.

Jill Lawrence ’79 graduated from the Southern Illinois University School of Law in May 2002 and took the Illinois bar exam in July 2002. She currently works for a law firm in Belleville that specializes in medical malpractice defense. 7 N. Douglas Ave., Belleville, IL 62220. jlawrence@peaknet.net.

80’s

Dr. C. Christopher Hook ’80 was recently appointed to the health and human services secretary’s advisory committee on genetics, health, and society. He is a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Association ethics commission in addition to his work as a consultant in hematology, chair of the Mayo clinical ethics council, and director of ethics education for the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. 3572 Pine Tree Ct. NE, Rochester, MN 55906.

John Huber ’81 has been appointed president of the Chicago chapter of the Association of Field Service Managements. The association is dedicated to the professional development of service organizations by providing educational forums, peer-to-peer networking, and technology reviews intended to enhance the delivery of service. 1937 Buckingham Rd., Mundelein, IL 60060. jhuber@zebra.com.

Terry (Laux ’81) Hanz teaches fourth grade English as a second language (ESL) at Emerson Elementary School in Albuquerque. She is also attending the College of Santa Fe to complete coursework for state endorsement to teach ESL. 9713 Sombrero LP NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. terryhanz@yahoo.com.

Barbara (Schwarz ’81) Wachal has entered into three new publishing contracts. The topics of these texts include the Islamic religion, colonial American history, and Stan Musial, a former St. Louis Cardinal baseball player. Her essays on Amy Clampitt and Phyllis Levin have just appeared in the recently released Contemporary American Women Poets: An A-Z Guide (Greenwood Press, 2002). 806 Vine Ave., Greenville, IL 62246. americanist@hotmail.com.

Morgan T. Buckley ’82 retired from the US Army and the Michigan Army National Guard after 20 years of service. He is currently a warehouse manager for a major retailer. 3518 Victor Ave., Spring Arbor, MI 49283. MITANK@aol.com.

Evan ’82 and Julie Fiffles, a daughter, Lia Marie. Evan is in his 11th year as head men’s soccer coach at Lewis University. 13035 Hedge Apple Dr., Homer Glen, IL 60441. efiffles@hotmail.com.

Rhyta (Holt ’82) and James Hooks, a daughter, Hannah Shealyn, born May 25, 2002. Rt. 2, Box 25, St. Elmo, IL 62458.

Kathie (Moore ’83) and Robert Warner, a daughter, Hannah Grace, born Jan. 9, 2003. 5050 N. 1000 E, Hope, IN 47246. rkwarner@tls.net.

Sondra Anderson ’84 started a new position at the University of Rochester in the physics and astronomy department as assistant chair. She oversees the departmental budgets, sponsored research budgets, and administrative staff. She previously spent nine years at Roberts Wesleyan College as the controller and two years at Wheaton College as senior accountant. 10 Pumpkin Hill, Rochester, NY 14624. anderson_sondra@hotmail.com.

Mary Alice (Whisenand ’57) Adams has owned the Greatland Christian Cache in Eagle River, Alaska, for more than 15 years. But earlier this year, the fate of the 4,700 square foot store was hanging in the balance when owners of a local Chinese restaurant purchased the building and announced plans to occupy it. The news immediately caused Adams to launch a search for a new location even though her family was in favor of her retirement. As luck would have it, the NAPA Auto Parts building across the parking lot became available, and Adams bought the building. “This store is something that the Lord asked me to do,” Adams said in an interview with the Alaska Star. “I felt it has been a service to the community and blessed a lot of people. Because of that, I never thought it was going to end up closing down. I knew the Lord would find a way.” The Greatland Christian Cache is the largest religious bookstore in the state of Alaska and furnishes area churches with a variety of supplies. The business is also one of the area’s only locations to purchase Christian music. 19117 McCrary Rd., Eagle River, AK 99577. gccache@mtaonline.net.

Steve Eccles ’84 is the senior pastor of Harvest Community Church, a Wesleyan Congregation in Ankeny after serving for seven years in Papua New Guinea and Zambia for the Wesleyan Church’s department of world missions. 222 NW Sharmin Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021. SteveEccles@XC.org.

The Atlantic College Foundation recognized Dr. Ebbie Shearer Jackson ’84 for excellence in the field of optometry. Honored with 34 other professionals in various disciplines, she has been in private practice for 10 years. PO Box SS-19858, Nassau, BAHAMAS. e.pvc@bahamas.net.bs.

Donald ’84 and Elizabeth Porterfield, a son, Marcos Josiah, born July 25, 2002. 128 Park Ave., Rochester, NY 14606. donport@myexcel.com.

Steve ’85 and Cindy Anderson, a daughter, Linnea Elizabeth, born Jan. 4, 2002. 528 Ryegrass Ct., Aurora, IL 60504. sga62@aol.com.

Sue (Howe ’85) Tidball is the marketing director for Montclair Park and Haven Crest, a senior assisted living and memory care community. 2055 NW Stronstad Ln., Poulsbo, WA 98370.

René Sue (Osborne ’85) Smith is back to teaching after a 10 year leave of absence as a homemaker. She teaches developmental kindergarten in the Vandercook Lake school district in Jackson, Mich. PO Box 307, Somerset Center, MI 49282. csmith4408@aol.com. rsecz@aol.com.

Timothy J. Spicer ’85 works as a polygraph examiner for a company that contracts with the department of corrections in the state of Kansas. He previously served as a psychotherapist for DCCCA, Inc. 126 E. 7th Ave, PO Box 81, Buhler, KS 67522.

H. Dean Harder, Jr. ’86 is a hardware engineer for Encoda Systems. He installs and supports computer systems for television and radio stations. He also plays the saxophone in the Rampart Range Saxophone Quartet, King’s Jazz Version big band, and the Nazz Jazz big band. 6676 Alibi Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80922. deanhjr@juno.com.

Kelli (Stephens ’86) and Gene Page, a son, Judson Charles, born Dec. 7, 2002. 2714 Reynolds Cir., Columbiaville, MI 48421.

D. Todd Fisher ’87 returned to Reebok International as the global director of tennis, based at the company’s world headquarters in Canton, Mass. 1 Palmer Ave., Boston, MA 01760.

Rod ’87 and Pam (Ballance ’89) Keillor, a son, Christian Andrew, born Sept. 19, 2002. Rod is a leadership and business teacher at San Dieguito Academy High School. Pam works as an account consultant for UnumProvident Life Insurance. 2182 Vista La Nisa, Carlsbad, CA 92009. heykeeb@aol.com.

Joe Powell ’87 appeared on PBS in the National Geographic program, “Skin.” He proclaimed one of his poems which concerns skin color and racism issues, interspersed with relevant images, as part of the program’s coverage of cultural aspects of “Skin.” Wordrunner Press also released his third chapbook of poetry, entitled Blood on the Page. Excerpts are available by visiting www.wordrunner.com. The book may be purchased by contacting him. P.O. Box 10024, Burbank, CA 91510. jobypoet@yahoo.com.

Michael ’87 and Jeanne Shindler, twins, Brennan Michael and John Garrison, born Jan. 16, 2003. Michael is the senior program director for Avaya, Inc., a large telecommunications company. 1194 Preswyck Dr., Belleville, IL 62221. mshindler@avaya.com.

Steve ’88 and Laura Davenport, a daughter, Audrey Jane, born May 15, 2002. 734 W. Washington Ave., Jackson, MI 49201. sldaven@umich.edu.

Terri (Janssen ’88) Neer is completing a degree at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine to become a physician assistant. Designed as a bridge program specifically for experienced registered nurses, she has been an RN in the emergency room and critical care unit for over 14 years. 1112 Oak Hill Dr., Chandler, OK 74834. tneer@medicine.nodak.edu.

Lora (Ferguson ’89) and Rich Nitzsche, a son, Ethan Robert, born Feb. 3, 2002. 810 S. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304. nitzsche56@netscape.net.

Scott ’89 and Heather (Holifield ’93) McGrew teach at Oakdale High School. 1375 Renee Dr., Plainfield, IN 46168.

Marti Reeser ’89 accepted a position as assistant director of academic records with the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. 337 N. 14th Ave., Beech Grove, IN 46107. zach_drew_haley@yahoo.com.

Lisa Ritterskamp ’89 earned a master’s degree from Olivet Nazarene University. She teaches middle school math at Clark Middle School in Vincennes. 206 B Damon Dr., Vincennes, IN 47591. ritterskampl@vcsc.k12.in.us.

90’s

Carole (Black ’90) Childers teaches third grade at Lincoln School in Marion. 10468 Chayla Rd., Marion, IL 62959. childers@ll.net.

Janise (Dixon ’90) and Ken Beguhl, a daughter, Natalie Joyce, born Jan. 30, 2003. 4303 Buffalo Rd., North Chili, NY 14514.

Michelle (Fink ’90) and Eric Wright, a son, Quinn, born April 15, 2003. Michelle is a co-owner of Wright Management, an artist development company. 122 Acklen Park Dr., Nashville, TN 37203. mwright@wright-management.com.

Juan A. Franco ’90 is a senior microbiologist at Eli Lilly and a first year law student at the Interamerican University in Puerto Rico. Via San Juan 38, Valle San Juan, Trujillo Alto, PUERTO RICO 00976. frantte@aol.com.

Kelly (Mingus ’90) and Scott Hoke, a son, Kevin Scott, born Sept. 14, 2002. 8226 Northern Dr., Avon, IN 46123. kellbell91@earthlink.net.

Richard Reel ’90 has been promoted to manager of the color science and image processing department of the consumer printer division at Lexmark International, Inc. 3363 Frankfort Pike, Georgetown, KY 40324. rich6892@yahoo.com.

Peter ’90 and Beth Samuelson, a daughter, Mary Hilda, born Jan. 31, 2003. Peter is a consultant for Bryan Cave, Ltd. 7481 Washington Ave., University City, MO 63130. peter.samuelson@usa.net.

Elaine (Schultz ’90) Brewer teaches special education in Mississippi. 253 Lyles Rd., Senatobia, MS 38668. abismom2000@yahoo.com

Glen ’91 and Linette Ballew, a daughter, Annie Marie, born Feb. 20, 2003. 4752 Peak View, Erie, CO 80516. bearballew@integrity.com.

Dr. Jerry E. Alexander ’64, vice president of academics at Central Christian College, was one of 25 consultant/evaluators selected by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA) to pilot the New Team Report in 2001-02. This involved both telephone-conferencing and online training. As chairman, Alexander created a new organizational outline for his team to assist them in writing the report. After a visit from the comprehensive evaluation team, Alexander presented at the HLC-NCA annual meeting in Chicago. While there, he participated in separate sessions for current and new consultant/evaluators. All teams which visit selected institutions in 2002 and 2003 must follow the New Team Report guidelines. “It was an honor to be on the cutting edge of innovation, to be selected to pilot the new team report, and to be a presenter at the Higher Learning Commission annual meeting in March 2002,” Alexander said. Alexander is currently one of the longest serving consultant/evaluators in the HLC-NCA. He has visited over 50 campuses in 13 states and was chairman of many of these visits. Greenville College recognized Alexander as a co-recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 1977. 1127 S. Central Ave., McPherson, KS 67460. jerry.alexander@centralchristian.edu.

Rev. Dr. Bruce ’91 and Mindi (Grieser ’97) Cromwell, a son, Levi Daniel, born Oct. 24, 2002. 1608 E. McCord St., Centralia, IL 62801. bngcromwell@juno.com. griesercromwell@juno.com.

Becky Hummer ’91 married Gary Hancock on June 7, 2003. Becky works with mentally challenged adults at the Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens and teaches them ceramics. 7029 60th Wy. N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781.

Sara (Peters ’91) Bowers was a contributing author of “An Annotated Logic Defined by a Matrix,” as recently published in Unsolved Problems on Mathematics for the 21st Century. 4756 S. Salida St., Aurora, CO 80015. rsbowers@attbi.com.

Mark Anderson ’92 has taken a position as associate pastor of student ministries in northwest Iowa. 420 S. Cannon St., Box 417, Paullina, IA 51046. manderson@oakdalechurch.com.

John Blair ’92 is the athletic director and head boy’s basketball coach at Valmeyer, Ill., High School. 616 N. Briegel St., Columbia, IL 62236. blairj@valmeyerk12.org.

Miriam (Managbanag ’92) Rabe has returned to retail banking as a branch/market manager and assistant vice president of National Bank of Arizona. She was a stay-at-home mother for four years. 1507 Talon Pl., Prescott, AZ 86301. jojieblie@yahoo.com.

Eric and Stephanie (Fowler) Ellis ’93, a daughter, Chloe Grace, born Sept. 11, 2002. 8213 Bulrush Dr., Plano, TX 75025. eric.ellis@attbi.com. stephanieellis@attbi.com.

Marty and Gina (Holton) Fortress ’93, a daughter Haden Ruth, born Feb. 12, 2002. 3509 Victor, Spring Arbor, MI 49283.

Gary Gruen ’93 is an assistant principal at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro. 5 Yount Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049.

Julie Sussenbach ’93 is the assistant pastor of Vincennes Free Methodist Church. 210 A Damon Dr., Vincennes, IN 47591. julie_sussenbach@yahoo.com.

Larry and Robin (Whittenbarger) Timm ’93, a son, Grayson Ewing, born Nov. 8, 2002. 3326 N. North St., Peoria, IL 61604. ltimm@mtco.com.

Michael Blaha ’94 finished filming a small part in an educational video and CDROM with the University of Missouri – Columbia and the Missouri Institute of Mental Health on anti-drug abuse. PO Box 1267, Lawndale, CA 90260. mikeblaha3@netscape.net.

Marcia Brown-Medina ’94 continues to work as a bilingual community service worker at the Hispanic Ministry Office and Catholic Charities in Kankakee. 1326 NE Circle Dr., Kankakee, IL 60902. mmedina@cc-doj.org.

Dr. David Altopp ’66, former head baseball coach at Greenville College and current head baseball coach at Lee University in Tennessee, serves as president of the American Baseball Coaches Association for 2003. He is just the fourth NAIA coach to become president of the 5,000 member ABCA and has been a member of the organization for over 30 years. “I am very humbled by the opportunity to serve the American Baseball Coaches Association as its president,” said Altopp in an interview with Collegiate Baseball. “When they asked me to become an officer in this organization four years ago, I was in complete awe.” In 32 years of coaching college baseball, Altopp has won over 600 games in stops at Greenville College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) University, and Lee University. Altopp also enjoyed a three-year tenure at Phoenix (Ariz.) Christian High School where his team won the 1968 Arizona Class B championship. Inducted into the NAIA Baseball Hall of Fame and Greenville College Athletic Hall of Fame, Altopp holds a master’s degree in physical education from Arizona State University and a doctorate in education from Southern Illinois University. 3880 Westview Dr. NE, Cleveland, TN 37312. daltopp@leeuniversity.edu.

Charity (Ferguson ’94) Vanderhoof serves as a correctional counselor at the John I. Easley, Jr. Justice Center in Franklin, Tenn. 141 Neese Dr., Apt. BB519, Nashville, TN 37211. charityvanderhoof@hotmail.com.

Chris Haaff ’94 became a partner at his law firm, now known as Gitlin, Haaff & Kasper. He also serves on the alumni advisory board for the College of Law at the University of Illinois, and will chair its 2004 alumni-student career conference. 1180 Pond Point Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098. haaff44@lawyers.com.

Kerri Keasling ’94 married Kevin Webster on June 29, 2002 in Chesterfield, Mo. 695 Tobermory Ct., Wentzville, MO 63385. keasling@lucent.com.

David ’94 and Christie (Tomb ’95) Kessinger, a son, Carter, born May 2, 2002. David is a computer analyst at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and Christie is a stay-at-home mother. 612 Poplar, Greenville, IL 62246. dktrainman@hotmail.com. christiekessinger@hotmail.com.

Jed N. Brown ’95 was promoted to area manager, supervising six local carwashes and two detailing shops. 712 N. Cedar St., Colorado Springs, CO 80901. thebrownklan@adelphia.net.

Keith Carnes ’95 graduated in June 2003 with a master’s degree in human resource management from Keller Graduate School of Management. Christy (Marcy ’95) works as a relocation coordinator for Chamness Relocation Services. 3960 E. Cody Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234.

Sean ’95 and Stacy Morley, a daughter, Emily Margaret, born March 7, 2002. 2025 13th St., Moline, IL 61265. smorleys@juno.com.

Kevin ’95 and Allison Saxton, a daughter, Jessamine Grace, born Sept. 24, 2002. PO Box 1664, Brewster, MA 02631. kevanallie@earthlink.net.

Jeremy Teran ’95 is the computer operations supervisor at Wabash National in Lafayette. He manages a group of six technicians, the company’s server hardware, and all computer related assets. 6110 Warrior Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47906. jeremyteran@hotmail.com.

Marcos E. Whyte ’95 works as a child investigative specialist for the Broward Sheriff’s office in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., while serving as a second lieutenant in the United States Army reserves. 2220 NE 1st Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060. marcos_whyte@hotmail.com.

Mike and Heather (Rawlings) Wilson ’95, twins, Landon Gregory and Olivia Nicole, born Sept. 6, 2002. 550 W. Pells, Paxton, IL 60957. mhwilson@illicom.net.

Sheila (Begly ’96) and Michael Koontz, a daughter, Charity Ann, born March 20, 2003. 1163 Pemberton St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. familykoontz@netzero.net.

Tyler ’96 and Cindy (Porter ’97) Boyer, a son, Brennan Tyler, born July 24, 2002. 302 Jersey Ave., Normal, IL 61761.

Rick ’96 and Sara Carlson, a daughter, Grace Caroline, born April 8, 2002. 19 Crescent Dr. S, Mundelein, IL 60060.

Jeffrey K. ’96 and Jennifer K. (Nead ’97) Finley, a son, Charles Timeral Sanford, born Nov. 8, 2002. 101 Oak Lawn Ct., Schaumberg, IL 60195. jkfjkf@juno.com.

The United States Postal Service promoted Julie Flanigan ’96 to assistant supervisor and computer associate for the Troy post office. 414 Riggin Road, Troy, IL 62294. Irishmaillady@aol.com.

Jill Johnson ’96 works for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. She also continues her work as a royalty accountant for the Acuff-Rose music catalog. 207 Brooksboro Terrace, Nashville, TN 37217. jillyjon@aol.com.

Sarah E. McCracken ’96 married David M. Wallman on April 5, 2003 in Greenville, Ill. Sarah works as the executive assistant for the Springfield Housing Authority. 5412 Turnstone Rd., Springfield, IL 62707. sarita_7@hotmail.com.

Aimee (Noel ’96) Bradshaw is a branch office administrator for Edward Jones Investments. 10815 W. Northern Ave. #107, Glendale, AZ 85307. jandabradshaw@juno.com.

Duane and Kristen (Keith) Reimer ’96 are both teachers for the Natrona County school district in Casper. Duane teaches computer science at Kelly Walsh High School, and Kristen teaches kindergarten at Fort Casper Elementary School. 2005 E. 4th St., Casper, WY 82609. dreimer16@attbi.com.

Michelle (Weesies ’96) and Kent Susud, a son, Luke Benjamin, born July 22, 2002. Michelle is the director of administration for Athletes of Good News, a nondenominational sports ministry. 4 SW Bradbury Circle, Lawton, OK 73505. msusud@aol.com.

Belinda Zimmerman ’96 won “Teacher of the Year” honors in 2002 from the Winthrop Harbor school district where she teaches first grade and coaches eighth grade basketball. She received a master’s degree in April 2003 from Northeastern Illinois University in educational leadership and administration. 101 Garnett Ave., Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096. belinda823@cs.com.

Brett and Becky (Hampsch) Brannon ’97, a daughter, Addison Marie, born Nov. 18, 2002. 11409 Niggli Rd., Alhambra, IL 62001. brett.brannon@southwestern.com.

Carol (Lake ’68) Hummer recently earned an Outstanding Teacher Award presented by the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. The foundation bestowed awards to five teachers across the United States on Feb. 14, 2003 in New York City. Richard Dreyfuss, star of the movie of the same name presented the awards at Carnegie Hall. Hummer also received a $10,000 monetary gift. Serving as a music teacher at Cannon Elementary School in Danville, Ill., for the last six years, Hummer introduced a violin program five years ago that has grown to include 43 percent of the school’s students who learn to play the violin at no cost to them or the school district. “This program has helped the children’s self-esteem and responsibility tremendously, and it’s cut down on a lot of discipline problems,” Hummer said in an interview with The Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette. “The kids have such pride in what they’re doing.” The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation learned of the school’s program because of a grant application that Hummer submitted. After approval, the school gained 10 new violins. The foundation considered the teachers of 300 music programs that had received grants from the foundation over the last five years when selecting Hummer for the award. 9 Dodge Ave., Danville, IL 61832. hum4joy@yahoo.com.

Cheri (Cromwell ’97) and Mike Kuhn, a daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth, born Nov. 11, 2002. 108 Suelynn Dr., Normal, IL 61761. cheri@mikekuhn.com.

Jeffrey Lush ’97 has been deployed in support of the war on terror. D Troop, 1/2 LCR, Unit # 92372, APO, AE 09322. dakon_solo@yahoo.com.

Michael Mills ’97 serves as the minister of music and worship at Northside Church of Christ in Yorktown, Va. Joyce (Robey ’93) teaches fourth grade at Kiln Creek Elementary School. 167 Day Circle, Newport News, VA 23608. jmrbm@yahoo.com.

Sarah (Cenkar ’98) and Joe Herdade, a son, Jackson Alexander, born March 12, 2003. CMR 414 Box 1781, APO, AE 09173 GERMANY. gijoeandsarah@t-online.de.

Ann-Marie Ebert ’98 married Nick James in September 2002. She has taken a new position as a therapist in a behavioral health agency working with severely mentally ill adults. 536 Marcy St., Portsmouth, NH 03801. annmarie@nickjames.net.

Karlissa Jones-McCaw ’98 graduated from the University of Portland on May 4, 2003, with a master’s degree in teaching. 15700 NE 89th St., Vancouver, WA 98682. karlissaj@hotmail.com.

William “Poochie” and Angela (Gervais) Jones ’98, a daughter, Annalise Gabriella, born Dec. 1, 2002. 43 Spring Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135. asapjones2001@hotmail.com.

Denise Rene Schuster ’98 married Chad Lusby on Aug. 17, 2002. Denise recently received a promotion at SBU Bank in Utica, N.Y., as their executive assistant to the CFO. The demo CD for her first recording, Against My Will, is available by contacting her. 2990 Oneida St., Sauquoit, NY 13456. deniselusby@yahoo.com.

Ellen (Spada ’98) Siler began work at the Springfield Urban League as a home visitor for ages 0-3. 1683 Seven Pines Rd., Apt. K, Springfield, IL 62704. esiler2001@aol.com.

Lisa (Tomb ’98) Blake is a school counselor at Phoenix Christian High School. She is also enrolled in a master’s program at the University of Phoenix. 10410 N. Cave Creek Rd. #1226. Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Lisa (Cameron ’99) and Jay South, a son, Joshua Cameron, born April 30, 2002. Lisa is currently a Spanish teacher in East Grand Forks, Minn. 2498 30th Ave. So. #106, Grand Forks, ND 58201. princesadejay@hotmail.com.

Adam Caragher ’99 works as the director of Pathway Ministries, a Christian camp in Vermont. PO Box 194, Calais, VT 05648. acaragher@earthlink.net.

James ’99 and Christie (Warren ’96) Fruits, twins, Malachi James and Mylee Elizabeth, born Jan. 29, 2002. 1211 S. Lincoln, Centralia, IL 62801. cfruits@hotmail.com.

Scott Giffen ’99 is the development director for Stages St. Louis, an equity, non-profit, musical theatre production company. He leads their $25 million capital campaign to build a new performing arts center and academy. 7731 Gannon Dr., 1E, St. Louis, MO 63130.

Tara (Horsman ’99) and James Raddatz, a son, Christian Thomas, born March 17, 2003. Tara is a school social worker with the Effingham school district. 11041 E. 1550th Ave., Effingham, IL 62401.

Dennis ’99 and Lynette LaBoy, a daughter, Abigail Grace, born April 29, 2002. Dennis recently graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a master of divinity degree and now pastors the Jamestown First Free Methodist Church. 67 Hotchkiss St., Jamestown, NY 14701. dennislaboy@yahoo.com.

Jeff and Michelle (Nelson) Sussenbach ’99, a son, William Jeffrey, born Nov. 7, 2002. 801 S. 4th St., Greenville, IL 62246. jsussenbach@demoulin.com.

Thelma Vaughn ’99 (GOAL) studies for her master’s degree in special education at Fontbonne University. Employed as a resource teacher in special education with the St. Louis public schools, she also has her own insurance company as a licensed insurance agent in Illinois and Missouri. PO Box 24204, Belleville, IL 62223. tvaughnins@aol.com.

00’s

Danielle (Black ’00) Schroeder is a part of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and will go to the Federated States of Micronesia to teach for two years. She will teach high school English and work with the campus ministry program at the Ponape Agriculture and Trade School. PO Box 39, Pohnpei, FM 96941. blue_eyes11778@yahoo.com.

Megan (Elkinton) ’00 and Jonathan Boren, a daughter, Chloe Christine, born Nov. 15, 2002. 712 Vance St., Paris, IL 61944. zoegiraffe@aol.com.

Laurie Brice ’00 married Daryle Bowles on May 4, 2002 in Seattle. 3040 118th Ave. SE H101, Bellevue, WA 98005. morningglaurie@hotmail.com.

Brandon Hampton ’00 is an assistant football coach at Hampden-Sydney College. PO Box 698, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943. bhampton@hsc.edu.

Dr. Rick Stephens ’77 currently serves as vice president for academic affairs and academic dean at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Mass. In August 2002, Stephens began his term as chair of the American Sociological Association’s Section on Sociological Practice. The section recognizes, promotes, and develops opportunities in the application of sociological principles and tools to the issues of society. He earned another term as a member of the editorial board of “Sociological Practice: A Journal of Clinical and Applied Sociology.” Stephens recently completed the third edition of Careers in Sociology (Allyn & Bacon, 2003). His work in this field, as well as in criminal justice and anthropology, document the post-graduate career development paths of students majoring in such disciplines. He will contribute to a revised edition of Corrections in the 21st Century (Glencoe/McGraw-Hill), authoring an article entitled “Thinking About a Career in Corrections? Consider the Following.” Stephens graduated from Greenville College with a bachelor’s degree in 1977 and continued his education at the University of Kansas where he completed two master’s degrees and a doctorate by 1985. 34 W. Elm Ave., Quincy, MA 02170. encvp4@aol.com.

Joyce Lakes ’00 (GOAL) earned a master’s degree in human resource management and development from National-Louis University in St. Louis, Mo. 133 Northbay Ct., Glen Carbon, IL 62034.

Tracy Lee (Marrinan ’00) Sievers recently became minister of children and youth at Bethany Baptist Church in Waterford, Mich. 5564 Parkwood Boulevard, Clarkston, MI 48346. tracylee19@hotmail.com.

Angela Nelson ’00 graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with a master’s degree in American and British literature. She teaches Basic Writing part time at McKendree College in Lebanon, Ill., and full time at SIUE. 639 Vicksburg Dr. #6, Belleville, IL 62221. aln3@hotmail.com.

Patrick Clough ’01 married Carrie Cossey ’02 in June 2002. Patrick is the director of music ministries and adult Christian education at First United Methodist Church in Aztec. 115 S. Church Ave., Aztec, NM 87410. ptclough@earthlink.net.

Paul Donnell ’01 passed the CPA exam and works with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in Chicago. 523 West Fullerton Pkwy., Apt. 3, Chicago, IL 60614. pauldonnell@yahoo.com.

Tim Krober ’01 is currently a technician for Camfel Productions. He travels nationwide conducting multimedia school assemblies. 15709 Arrow Hwy, Suite #2, Irwindale, CA 91706. tkrober@mycidco.com.

Bryan Langdoc ’01 married Maureen Knudsen ’02 on Oct. 5, 2002. They have moved to Mauritius, Africa, for 10 months to conduct research under a Fulbright scholarship. bryanandmaureen@hotmail.com.

Amber Larkin ’01 accepted a position at Rolls-Royce Corporation in Indianapolis where she works as a program administrator and financial analyst. She begins an M.B.A. program in the fall at Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis. 7203 Oakview Dr., Avon, IN 46123. amlarkin@peoplepc.com.

Philip Jess Lehman ’01 married Cheryl Marie Johnson on June 1, 2002. Jess teaches Spanish at Atwood, Ill., High School. 509 E. Progress, Apt. #4, Arthur, IL 61911. jlehman0423@mcleodusa.net.

Ben and Lucinda (Max) Miller ’01 both teach high school social studies. Ben also teaches driver’s education and has a DJ business. Lucinda will soon start a master’s program in political science at Illinois State University. 805 E. Wood, Bloomington, IL 61701. ben@moondj.com. lucinda.miller@olympia.org.

Pam Ridall ’01 earned a promotion to office manager of the branch office of Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc., an engineering and land surveying firm located in Swansea, Ill. 304 West Douglas St., New Douglas, IL 62074. ridallz@netscape.net.

Summer Slaymaker ’01 accepted a position as a band director and general music teacher with Webster Middle School in metro St. Louis. 5207 Loughborough 1 East, St. Louis, MO 63109. middlenamedanger@hotmail.com.

Craig Vickery ’01 married Amy Doan on July 27, 2002. Craig is currently a miscellaneous steel detailer and a local high school tennis coach. 522 E. Washington St., Winchester, IN 47394. cvic1978@hotmail.com.

Jereme Zook ’01 passed the CPA exam. Janice (Mitchell ’01) started a teaching position at Hillsboro Junior and Senior High Schools as the choir director. 206 Park Ave., Gillespie, IL 62033. jzook@rocketmail.com.

Melanie Curl ’02 married Michael Mowers on May 25, 2002. Melanie has taken a position as the director of the Salvation Army Emergency Shelter. 2305 Maine, Quincy, IL 62301. mcurl80@hotmail.com.

Jonathan Miller ’02 is a reporter and anchor for News Radio 1470 WMBD in Peoria. 1501 E. Gardner Ln., Apt. 316, Peoria Heights, IL 61616. miller63084@yahoo.com.

Brian David Owens ’02 is a clinical psychology graduate student at Eastern Illinois University. 100 University Apartments, Charleston, IL 61920. bdowens@eiu.edu.

Marc Peabody ’02 married Robin Pantle ’02 on October 5, 2002. Marc works at EDS doing technical support for Onstar. Robin is a sales associate at Michael’s Arts and Crafts. 168 Massoit, Clawson, MI 48017. marcpeabody@yahoo.com.

Jared Weber-Johnson ’02 accepted a job at a law firm in Seattle which is handling the Exxon oil spill. Erin ’02 is an integrated kindergarten teacher in an inclusion classroom. 1411 Grant S. Apt. C201, Renton, WA 98055. jaredj@hotmail.com.

Board of Trustees News

Dr. Kenneth Mudge ’56 joined the Greenville College board of trustees in May 2003.  108 Edgemont Dr., Redlands, CA  92373.
 
David Fisher ’58, Mark Whitlock ’75, and Pearson Miller were elected to the National Board of Administration for the Free Methodist Church of North America at the 2003 General Conference in Seattle.  Fisher:  15535 Saint Therese Blvd., Brookfield, WI  53005.  Miller:  3771 N. State Road 9, Greenfield, IN  46140.  Whitlock:  205 N. Natchez Trace, Springfield, IL  62707.

Judi Ganton, wife of trustee Lloyd Ganton ’60, won the 2003 Athena Award from the Greater Jackson (Mich.) Chamber of Commerce. Jackson County bestows the honor to one of their top business persons for achievement, service, and assistance to others. 7373 Carter Rd., Spring Arbor, MI 49283.

Bishop Les Krober ’69 earned his second four-year term as a bishop of the Free Methodist Church of North America. The elections occurred on July 1, 2003, during the FMCNA General Conference in Seattle. 1300 Angela Ct., Greenville, IL 62246. azkrober@gvc.net.

Dr. Barry Swanson ’77 received the 2003 Greenville College Distinguished Alumnus Award at the Alumni Reunion Weekend in June. 6653 S. Prescott Way, Littleton, CO 80120. bswanson@sbitlaw.com.

The Salvation Army reassigned Col. William Francis to their international headquarters in London.  He serves as international secretary for the Americas and will provide oversight in North America, South America, and the Caribbean.  He resigned from the Greenville College board of trustees in May 2003 after serving eight years.  His wife, Marilyn, is the Salvation Army’s zonal secretary for women’s ministries.  WmFrancis@aol.com.

Last updated: September 26, 2003