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CLASS Nrws
30s
Helen McKenzie Beason '38 and her husband,John,
celebrated 50 years of marriage on December 1, 1995.
Living in Xenia,Ohio, Helen is a retired teacher. John
retired as assistant maintenance director for the Xenia
Board of Education.The Beasons enjoy four
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
40s
Edna Mae Miller Speirs'49N
visited Cedarville College in the
summer of 1995, while attending a
church camp in Springfield, Ohio.
Edna Mae attended Cedarville from
1945 to 1947,along with nineteen
other women and one man.
Completing her education degree at
Anderson University in Indiana,
Edna Mae was an elementary
school teacher for 30 years.
50s
Sandy Millikin Entner'59 shares from her 1959
yearbook that the class of 1959 began the tradition of
painting the Cedarville College Rock.
60s
Warren Allen'62N is pastor of First Baptist Church in
Francesville,Indiana.
Frank'68 and Barbara Lepine Jenista'70 live in the
Philippines, where Frank is head of Cultural Affairs
with the U.S. Embassy. His responsibilities involve
education and the arts, as well as speech-writing for the
ambassador. Frank was the point person for the 50th
anniversary celebration of the liberation of the
Philippines. Barb teaches fifth grade at Faith Academy
and hasjoined the staff ofCampus Crusade.
Daniel Stevens'69 is director of program development
for Biola University in California. He assumed this
position early in 1995, after completinF five years as
director ofthe Ed.D. program at Biola s Talbot School
ofTheology.In the past year,Dan taught Bible
interpretation at a leadership development conference in
Ukraine. He also taught integration of biblical thought
and academic content to students in Biola University's
cooperative program with Research Institute for
Chnstian Educators(RICE)in Hong Kong.Dan and his
wife,Sue(O'Shell'68),reside in Garden Grove,
California.
70s
Verna Jones Everett'71 lives in Kingsley,
Pennsylvania with her husband and three children. The
Everetts grow apples, and Verna teaches math and
reading in elementary school.
Bonnie Spears Domhoo'73 resides in Columbia
Station, Ohio with her three daughters, Carrie(20),
Jennifer(18), and Heather(16).A Mary Kay consultant
for five years, Bonnie is a senior sales director and has
earned three cars. Bonnie shares,"I look back at my
four years at Cedarville as some of the happiest times in
my life."
JeffBowen'76 has been named to the Cedarville
College board of trustees. He and his wife, Valerie
(Van Compernoll'78), reside in Shamong.,New Jersey,
where Jeff pastors Shawnee Baptist Church.
Myron Youngman'76 is working as a consultant with
an international executive placement firm in Hong
Kong. He continues his ministry in China with The
Kaifa Group.
Mahlon Merchant'78 was recognized in 1994 with an
award for advertising excellence at the Ohio
Newspapers Classified Connection Conference.A
classified sales representative for the
Springfield News-Sun of Springfield, Ohio, Mahlon's
creative spread for a local automobile dealer's
anniversary celebration and sale was recognized for
"Best Automotive Advertising." Mahlon's wife, Diane
(Conrad '78),teaches communication arts at Cedarville
College.
Delmar Mohler'79 assumed responsibilities as chief
financial officer and treasurer of Moody Bible Institute
in January 1996. Del and his wife,Linda(Mayo'77N),
live in Chesterton,Indiana.
80s
Dale Christian'80 is pastor of ShoaffPark Baptist
Church in Fort Wayne,Indiana. In October 1995,the
church received an offering which paid off the church
mortgage. Dale and his wife,Teresa,rejoice in God's
provision!
Steve Terlouw'80N holds a doctorate in animal
science from the University of Missouri. He is technical
manager of genetic improvement for Premium Standard
Farms.Steve and his wife,Julie(Santen '81N),reside
in Princeton, Missouri with their daughters, Karen(14),
Laura(12),and Michelle(5).
Jill Cramck Studebaker'81 is an adoption counselor
at a Christian agency in Indiana. After completing a
biology degree at Cedarville, Jill earned a master's
i
degree n counseling. She is especially thankful for
Cedarville's strong stance on biblical inerrancy, as well
as the godliness of the faculty she encountered. Jill's
husband,Richard, is completing course work for a
Ph.D. in historical theology from Trinity International
University. The Studebakers live in Goshen,Indiana.
Philip Cockrell'83serves as director of academic
computing for Newberry College in South Carolina. He
was named 1994-95 Professor ofthe Year by the
Newberry College Student Government Association.
Rhonda Coventry'83spent two weeks in Bryansk,
Russia as part of a construction team from Highland
Park Baptist Church in Southfield, Michigan.In August
1995,the group helped with the construction of a
church.
Teresa Heeney Estes'83 and her husband,Donald,
have settled in Aravada,Colorado. Teresa owns and
operates a licensed daycare business. Don is education
coordinator for the American Animal Hospital
Association.The Estes enjoy two children,
Annemarie(9)and Jon-Michel(6).
Susan Blake'86 attended McGeorge School ofLaw in
Sacramento,California following her graduation from
Cedarville. After three years in private practice,Sue
became legislative consultant for California Senator
K. Maurice Johannessen in December 1993.Some of
her responsibilities include coordinating committee
hearings, writing speeches, doing legal research, and
analyzing upcoming bills. Sue shares,"I can honestly
say that I love my job. My boss is a professing
Christian who is truly dedicated to principle. A world
traveler, she has spent time in Europe, Russia, Hong
Kong,and southeast Asia. Settled in Sacramento,
California,Sue attends Covenant Reformed Church.
Laurie Briggs'86joined the law firm of Bricker&
Eckler in Columbus,Ohio.A senior attorney in the
firm's corporate department, Laurie received her law
degree from the Notre Dame University School of Law
in 1989.
Ed Lanning'86 received his M.Div.from Baptist Bible
Seminary(Clarks Summit,Pennsylvania)in May 1995.
As associate pastor at Memorial Baptist Church in
Columbus,Ohio, his specific responsibilites are in the
areas of Christian education and family ministries. Ed
and his wife,Jean(Pinkerton '87), have three
children, James(5),Ryan(3),and
Janelle(1).
Ken Oliver'86 and his wife, Wilma
Cardona-Ruiz,live in San Juan,
Puerto Rico, where Ken serves in the
administration of Governor Pedro
Rosell6 as the commonwealth's
assistant secretary of state for
international exchange and technical
cooperation. Ken's office is in charge
of promoting international initiatives
which contribute to Puerto Rico's capacity to compete
successfully in a global environment,as well as
fostering greater inter-American understanding,
integration, and socio-economic development.
Sherri Watson Smith'86 is director of Moody
Institute ofScience at Moody Bible Institute in
Chicago,Illinois. Her husband,John,continues to serve
as associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Downers
Grove.The Smiths look forward to returning to
Cedarville for Homecoming 1996.
David Bennett'87 is a financial consultant with
Merrill Lynch in Columbus,Ohio.
Scott Marsh'88 is finance/management information
systems director for Buckeye Corrugated,Inc., which
develops, designs, and manufactures graphics
packaging and displays. Scott and his wife, Julia, reside
in Canton,Ohio.
Susan Martin
Lane Memorial
The memory of 1965 graduate Susan Martin Lane,who died of breast
cancer in 1981, was honored in the Susan Martin Lane Memorial Golf
Tournament on September 30, 1995. Sponsored by the Lane Foundation
of Dallas,Texas,this first annual"Golffor the Cure"raised over $3,000
for breast cancer research.
Susan's husband,Lloyd Lane'66, was inspired to join the fight
against breast cancer after seeing a professional golfer on television with
a pink ribbon pinned to his hat."The pink ribbon did exactly what it was
supposed to do and more," he said."It reminded me and inspired me to
assist in the fight against breast cancer." With the help offamily and
friends, Lloyd incorporated the not-for-profit Lane Foundation and
organized the golf tournament in just two months.
The event was a success not only because of the funds raised, but
because it brought family and friends together. All ofSusan's family
attended the event,including her brother, Kirk Martin '76,ofSouth
Charleston,Ohio and her daughters,Julie'92N and Kristine. Cedarville
College friends Rich '63 and Martha Short Davidson'65N and
Roger'64 and Ruth Johnson O'Bryon'65 also participated in the
tournament.
Lloyd Lane '66 presents a
contribution to a representative of
The Komen Foundation, whose
mission is to eradicate breast cancer
as a life-threatening disease by
advancing research, education,
screening,and treatment.
Christian Pilet'88 was ordained in August 1995 and is
youth pastor at Temple Baptist Church in Portsmouth,
Ohio.An accomplished violinist, Christian has studied
at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and the
Mannes College of Music in New York. He is presently
working toward a master of divinity through Western
Seminary in Oregon.
Beatriz Moraes'89 attends the University of Dayton
School ofLaw and resides in Beavercreek,Ohio.
Stephen Panther'89 is in his third year of graduate
studies at Central Washington University. He is
pursuing a master's degree in choral conducting and a
teaching certificate with an emphasis in theatre arts.
90s
Jeff Czyzyk'90 is an inner-city youth director in Grand
Rapids, Michigan. He is also pursuing a master's degree
in English education from Grand Valley State
University.
Nancy Merkh Loose'90 and her husband,Don,reside
in Pine Hill, New Jersey. Nancy is a computer support
specialist with Techmatics,Inc. Nancy and Don are
considering overseas missions opportunities.
Alan Ashley '91 is a mathematician for a pension
actuarial firm in New Jersey. His wife,Dotty
(Thomas'90),is a certified public accountant.The
Ashleys attend Hydewood Park Baptist Church, where
Alan serves as president ofthe church's day care center
and teaches an adult Sunday school class. Dotty teaches
junior church and is the church financial secretary.
Jamie Brown'91N is a legislative aide in Washington,
D.C.for Senator Connie Mack of Florida.
Christy Blackburn Brewster'92 is an independent
contractor for Primerica Financial Services. Christy and
her husband,David,reside in Dayton,Ohio.
Lisa Zimmerman Miller'92N and her husband,Jon,
reside in Halifax, Pennsylvania. Lisa has earned special
education certification from Millersville University
(PA)and is a teacher in the Susquenita School District.
Jon works for the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection.
Daniel Reed '92 is ajob specialist with Lorain County
Jobs for Ohio Graduates, helping high school seniors
find career-centered jobs upon graduation. Dan and his
wife, Roshanee,experienced the birth and death of their
stillborn son,Cole Alexander,on November 25, 1995.
David Richey'92 was licensed by the state of Ohio in
May 1995 as a healthcare administrator. David is
assistant administrator and director ofspecial projects at
Meadowbrook Care Center in Cincinnati,Ohio.He also
coachesjunior varsity basketball at Middletown
Christian School.
CliffRoop'92 is in his third year of teaching at Orange
Christian Academy in Cleveland,Ohio. Cliffalso serves
as athletic director for the school.
Michael Wakefield'92 received a master of business
administation in international business from the
University ofToledo and is a marketing associate for
Future Three Software,Inc. Michael and his wife,
Bethany (Britt '92), recently moved to the Detroit,
Michigan area. Bethany enjoys caring full-time for their
9-month-old daughter,Brittany.
Shelly Brooker Ansiel'93 and
her husband,Glenn,reside in
South Lyon,Michigan with their
daughters, Heidi(3)and
Hillary (1). Shelly takes private
voice lessons and sings in the
Madonna University choir. She
also teaches junior church and
runs a day care out of their home.
Glenn is a commercial lender with
NBD Bank and a church deacon.
Micah Mitchell'93 hasjoined
the Cedarville College staff as a computer technician.
Mark Roeder'93 is pursuing a master's degree in
international affairs at the University of Dayton.In
November 1995,he presented a paper at the annual
conference of the Southern Political Science
Association. Mark says,"I sincerely believe that the
training I received at Cedarville prepared me well for
graduate studies."
Bruce Colbert'94 is a senior high Bible teacher at
First Baptist Christian School in Elyria, Ohio.
Matt Cutler'94 serves as communications director and
district coordinator for State Senator Glenn Steil in
Lansing, Michigan.
Reid Gritsavage'94 is a cost accountant for Coca-Cola
in Lansing,Michigan.
Troy Hamilton'95 has been an
apprentice with the Bob Tebow
Evangelistic Association for six
months. Working in the Philippines,
Troy has had the opportunity to
preach in schools, markets, mayors'
offices, and remote mountain
villages. He is grateful to God for all
he is learning in the areas of church-
planting, evangelism,and the training of national
pastors and church leaders.
Wayne Morgret'95 has settled in Berea,Ohio.
Attending Berea Baptist Church,Wayne is studying to
be a music minister.
Mark Zuiderveen'95 is a video producer at
EBI Video in Davenport,Iowa.EBI Video is owned by
Jeff Lyle '85.
Anna Titus'67 and Earl Pennington were married
August 5, 1995.Anna is the head of special services at
the Crawfordsville District Public Library, and Earl is a
retired farmer.The couple reside in Crawfordsville,
Indiana.
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