Inspire, Fall 1994

Rolan Polsdorfer (left) joined the full-time staff as director of physical plant. He began his duties Monday, July 18, 1994. Roly has two children who graduated from Cedarville College—Wes Polsdorfer'84 and Debbie Polsdorfer Koenig '91. With this change, Leigh Hunt(right) assumes the position of director of new construction. Leigh looks forward to his responsibilities which include choosing architects, design, builders, and location of new buildings. "We all have to say somewhere along the line, 'I'm going to give my life for something or somebody..." President Paul Dixon presents a new series designed to stimulate and nurture today's new Christians."The greatest work that you and I will devote our lives to...is discipleship." This new series studies the model of the early church and presents practical application for spiritual growth. "If you want to live a life that really matters to God, you'll want to be involved in discipling others and that demands holiness." The series "Christ Above All In Discipleship" is available from CDR Radio. The cost for tt)ese five messages on cassette is $12.50, or $13.13 for Ohio residents. To order this exciting and practical study, call 1-800- 333-0601, or write to CDR Radio, Box 601, Cedarville, OH 45314. a' CLASS NEWS 40s RobertImpson'48 has been appointed to help write the constitution and by-laws for the Ohio Veteran Children's Home in Xenia,Ohio.Bob served as superintendent of Cedar Cliffschools for many years. 50s Glenn Shumate'51 was inducted into the South Webster High School Hall ofFame in a ceremony on May 28, 1994. Recognized for his outstanding contributions to society and to his chosen field of work,he completed 32 years in education helping students and athletes. Glenn began his educational career as teacher and coach at Bainbridge High School in Ross County.He went on to earn a master ofscience in education degree from Marshall University and completed post-graduate work at Ohio University. He is retired superintendent ofPaint Valley School in Ross County,Ohio and a member,elder and trustee of Bainbridge Presbyterian Church. 60s De Elda Payton'60 is pastor of First Baptist Church in Twinsburg,Ohio.In May,the church celebrated their 35th anniversary.De brought a group of 12from the church to the Cedarville College alumni gathering at a Cleveland Indians ballgame in June. Eleanor Taylor'62organized the spring 1994 Women's Sports Awards Banquetfor volleyball, basketball, and tennis. While celebrating at the Old Country Buffet in Dayton,Eleanor led the athletes,coaches,and President Dixon in a rousing chorus ofthe alma mater! She is resident director of Willetts Hall at Cedarville College. Joan Bryant Hulsey'64 graduated from the Ohio Clown School,a division of Magic Moments Unlimited,in May 1994. Joan and her husband, Dennis,live in Akron, Ohio.Clown"Bo-Jo" is pictured here at the Medina Home and Flower Show in March 1994. John Stockwell'66 has been named chancellor ofthe University ofSouth Carolina,Spartanburg.Since 1988,he had been at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Ron'69 and Rebekah Decker Coriell '70 presented a workshop at Ohio's 10th Annual Anniversary-Reunion Home Educators Convention in June 1994.The Coriells are the authors ofa 24-booklet series entitled The Character Builders. Along with their daughters,Jennifer (20),Jessica(18),and Johanna(16),they minister in churches,colleges,retreats, and conventions. 70s Bonnie Dedrick Roe'75 is a technical services clerk in the library at the State University ofNew York at Albany. Bonnie still finds her degree in education useful,taking opportunities to teach in the workplace. Her willing spirit has given her greater opportunity for sharing Christ. Jonathan'76 and Janice Westplate Engdahl'76 have relocated to Chardon,Ohio,where Jonathan is senior project engineer with the Allen-Bradley Company.The Engdahls are blessed with three children—Nathan(13), Joshua(10),and Hannah(8). Paul Thorsell'76 is assistant professor of practical theology at Pillsbury College in Minnesota.Paul and his wife,Diane(Kuni 16),have moved recently with their three children—Stacy(13),Benjamin(11),and Micah(5). Cathy Hammond Jelsema'77 and three other family members bicycled cross-country with Wandering Wheels. The six-week summer tour began in Seattle, Washington and ended in Rehoboth Beach,Delaware. With a home economics degree,Cathy was one oftwo cooks for the group of70 bicyclists. Bruce Keizer'77 has been named general counsel of Sealaska Corporation in Juneau,Alaska. As general counsel,he is responsible for the legal managementof all corporate legal issues,international sales contracts, minerals contracts,and shareholders services. Bruce also holds a master ofdivinity degree from Grace Theological Seminary. Leigh Summerlin Gowdy'78 and her husband,John,are living in Portsmouth,Ohio,where John is the senior pastor ofTemple Baptist Church.The family was recently honored for ten years ofservice at the church. Susan Perry Snyder'78 and her husband,Jon,have settled in Bristol,Indiana. Sue serves with Russian Gospel Ministries International(RGM)in Elkhart.Led by founder Georgi Vi,RGM supplies Bibles,Christian literature, and basic food items to meet the needs of Russian believers. 80s Captain Andrew'80 and Joyce Mishler Simpson'81N live in St. Paul, Minnesota,where Andrew is assistant professor ofaerospace studies for the Air Force ROTC detachment at the University of St. Thomas.The Simpsons have four children—Jonathan(13),Nikole(10), Jared(6),and Ethan(4). Jon Harvey'82 recently completed a master ofcomputer science degree from the University ofTexas at Tyler and is employed by the city ofLongview.Jon and his wife, Rhonda,enjoy two daughters—Jessica(4)and Jennifer(2). Frederick Hill'82is vice president for development and chief financial officer ofThe Center for UrbanNlissions in Birmingham,Alabama.Through partnerships with organizations such as SouthTrust Bank,Baptist Literacy Mission,and Birmingham Museum of Art,the Center hopes to bring permanent,positive change to the city of Birmingham.If you would like more information about this project,contact Fred at 205-252-8286.Fred and his wife,Erika(Cooper'83),live in Fairfield, Alabama. Mark Wells'82 is director ofinventory control for the Franklin Mint and has completed a master of business administration degree. Mark and his wife,Lori(Taylor '83)live in Audubon,New Jersey. Dan DeLancey'83 is a harmonica instrumentalist, specializing in traditional and contemporary Christian music.He is living in North Charleston,South Carolina. Jeff Mackey'83is pastor ofChardon Baptist Church in Chardon,Ohio.In May 1994,the congregation praised God for the retirement oftheir church mortgage.Jeff and his wife,Sharon(Slover'83N),have three children— Bethanne(9),Kevin(6),and Christopher(3). Mark Pinkerton'83 has completed his residence in family practice at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio.He and his wife,Bonnie(Flint'82),and four daughters are excited to be in a small farming town in Monte Vista, Colorado,where Mark hasjoined a medical practice. Neil'83 and Dana Friedrickson Pinkley'85 own The Pit Bar-B-Q in Vermillion,Ohio,just 15 minutesfrom Cedar Point Amusement Park. The Pinkleys have three children—Meghan(7),Grant(5),and Alyssa(1). Joyce Bonenberger'84 hasjoined the medical staff at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark,Ohio and is in practice at Newark Surgical Associates,Inc. Joyce received her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.She served a five-year residency in the Department ofSurgery at John Marshall University and completed a fellowship at Columbus' Grant Medical Center. Tim Danube'84 is assistant director ofstudent union at the University ofNebraska at Kearney.His wife,Derena (Furnas'85N),enjoys being home to care for Hannah(5) and Hope(2).The Danubes are attending an Evangelical Free Church. David Olsen'84 has completed his doctoral degree from Northwestern University in Chicago.He is a professor at California State University in Los Angeles,California. Arlan Palmer'84 was ordained May 15, 1994 at Silvis Heights Baptist Church in Illinois. He has accepted a call to the Wedgewood Christian Youth&Family Services of Grand Rapids,Michigan. Carol Silver Schweinberg'84 graduated from Xavier University May 14, 1994 with a master of business administration'degree. Carol and her husband,William, live in Cincinnati,Ohio,where Carol is an inventory planner with GE Aircraft Engines. Bob'84 and Kendall Herrick Shomo'84 are living in Marshalltown,Iowa,where Bob is senior pastor ofCenter Street Baptist Church.Charlie Thorsen'93hasjoined Bob as youth pastor ofthe church. Doug Phillips'85 was recognized for service above and beyond the call ofduty at a banquet hosted by Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia,Ohio.Doug is a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician with the local fire department,in addition to his responsibilities on the physical plant staff at Cedarville College.Doug and his wife,Sue(Moser'86),attend Grace Baptist Church. Navy Lieutenant Richard Sharpe'86 was recognized for participating in the at-sea rescue of six Chinese and four Korean fishermen during summer 1994. Richard and his wife,Joanne(Laird '86),are stationed in Guam. Eric Helmuth'87 is working for the Summit County Mental Health and Addiction Board as a substance abuse prevention specialist. He is pursuing his doctorate in counseling psychology at the University of Akron in Akron,Ohio. Angela Bowling Cameron'88 is product manager for Moody Press in Chicago,Illinois. Toni Van Beveren Fleming'88 and her husband,Jim,eagerly attended the Cedarville College gathering at Gull Lake Bible Conference Center in July.The couple met at Gull Lake between Tom'sfreshman and sophomore years at Cedarville! Toni loves being home with their daughter, Jessica(2).Jim is an associate pastor at Midland Evangelical Free Church in Midland, Michigan. James Venman'88 is teaching social studies at Flathead Christian School in Kalispell, Montana. Mike Roberts'89 completed a master of divinity degree at Northwest Baptist Seminary in Tacoma, Washington in June 1994. 90s Heather Fowler'90 graduated from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences on June 3, 1994, receiving a doctor ofosteopathy degree. During her fourth year of medical school,Heather spent three months at the ABWE mission hospital in Malumghat,Bangladesh.She is presently in a rotating internship in York,Pennsylvania and plans to return to medical missions in Bangladesh. Stephanie Manning Halverson'90 and her husband,Randy'91N,have returned to the Cedarville community.Stephanie completed her college degree in June 1994 and is a correspondence office assistant in the Admissions Office, while Randy is a full-time student.The Halversons attend Freedom Baptist Temple in Xenia,where Stephanie is also a part-time Spanish and music teacher at the Christian school. Their son,Joey(3),loves to imitate his daddy at a"lego"computer! Brian'90 and Sharon Senay Humphreys'90 are living in Grand Rapids,Michigan.Sharon is a nurse on the orthopedic trauma floor of Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mark Seher'90 graduated from Ohio University Medical School in June 1994.He and his wife,Lori(Spiegel'88) are living in Worthington,Ohio. Amy McClain Kellogg'91 is an office assistant with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy,an independent research and educational organization. Amy and her husband,James,live in Midland,Michigan. Rod'91 and Lorna Murphy Latham'91N are living in Australia, where Rod is a timber wholesaler. He is also pursuing a master's degree in education. Julie Swift'91 graduated from Northwestern State University ofLouisiana in May 1994 with a master of arts, student personnel services degree. Norman Byers'92is a youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Fremont, Michigan.In February 1994,the church licensed Norman to preach the gospel. Paul'92 and Dawn Nickelson Carlson'94 are living near Chicago,Illinois, where both are customer service technicians with Ameritech. Renee Winters Dockery'92N and her husband,Craig, reside in Burton,Michigan.Renee is employed at J.C.Penney,while she continues her schooling.In October 1993,Renee gave birth to a son,Justin Craig,who died of complications during birth. Ruth Harton'92 has completed a master's degree in school administration from Columbia International University in South Carolina. Ruth teaches middle school mathematics and Bible for Annapolis Area Christian School in Maryland. Heidi Kellogg'92is a benefits administrator for Christian Herald outside New York City. Christian Herald operates a homeless mission and various inner-city youth programs. Allen McElroy'92 is a medical student at The Ohio State University. His wife,Beth(Radcliff'93)is a case manager with the Franklin County Office on Aging in Columbus, Ohio. Scott Mills'92 is coordinator for national radio promotion at Sparrow Records in Nashville,Tennessee. Bruce Quick'92is pursuing a graduate degree in communication arts at Pensacola Christian College in Florida. He especially enjoys teaching speech classes. Laura Hollander Sinkonis'92completed a master of special education degree from Shippensburg University May 7, 1994. John'92and Tara Rhodes Stewart'92 moved to Indianapolis,Indiana in August 1994. After a month of training,John is an account manager with Vanstar Corporation,a computer re-seller. Kristian'92and Marcia Knaus Williams'94 have settled in Largo,Florida. Kris is a fourth grade teacher at Indian Rocks Christian School,and Marcia is a nurse resident at Morton Plant Hospital. 2nd Lieutenant David Baldwin'93 is a battalion chemical officer for the Army 1st Cavalry Division. He is stationed in Killeen,Texas. David Crandall'93 has begun a three-year constitutional law program at New York Law School. His wife,Anna (Maxon'93),is a manager at Limited Express in Manhattan. James Cross'93 is a staff acccountant with Lambrides, Mendler,Lamos and Company in East Northport,New York.His position takes him to numerous Christian colleges, mission boards,rescue missions,and related organizations. Jim and his wife,Janice(Ballentine'92), enjoy living on Long Island. 9FALL'94