Inspire, Fall 1994

Kristine Karsian Rocco'80 and her husband,Louis, announce the birth of a daughter,Morgan Haslam,on April 29, 1994. Kristine,a legal assistant specializing in real estate, is employed by the law firm ofHowe& Addington in New York City. Lou is a team photographer for the New York Yankees. John'81 and Sheryl Hakes Hart'83joyfully welcome Madison Victoria, born May 28, 1994. Living in Dayton,Ohio,the Harts also have a son,Jordan(6). Raymond Miller'82and his wife, Andrea,are pleased to announce the birth oftheir first daughter, Megan Renee, born June 24, 1994. Megan's brothers, Andrew(5)and Michael(3),simply adore her. Raymond will be finishing a cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in June 1995,while Andrea is home with the children. Donna Supplee Mortenson'82 and her husband,Ed,are thrilled with the arrival of Kaleb Andrew on July 1, 1994. The Mortensons are living in Orange City,Iowa. Scott'83and Deborah Cornelius1DeGroft'84 happily welcome Kevin Scott, born March 18, 1994.Hejoins Jennifer(6)and Brian(4)at home in Middletown,Ohio. John'83and Kathy Ormsbee Foreman'83 became foster parents to Lori Ann on May6, -1994. Lori Ann,born January 20, 1994 is of Navajo descent and joins the Foremans,who minister to the Navajo and Hopi Indians at Hilltop Christian School in Window Rock,Arizona. Carl'83and Susan Olson Ruby '86 welcome the arrival ofa daughter,Erin Nicole,on June 16, 1994. Erinjoins sisters Meagen(3)and Kelsey(2). Carl is associate dean for special programming with Cedarville College Department of Student Services. Jeff'83 and Bonnie Beikert Viclunan'83 are thejoyful parents of Jennifer Lynn,born July 6, 1994. Jenniferjoins a sister, Christina(4). Jeff is director of plant administration at Cedarville College,and Bonnie is the purchaser in the College bookstore. Cyndi Robinette Fillinger '84 and her husband,Rod '86N,proudly announce the arrival of Abigail Joy on December 17, 1993. Whata special Christmas for sisters Emily(5),Meghan(4),and Elisabeth(2)! Rod is a tax attorney with the U.S. Treasury Department in Cincinnati,Ohio. Dan'84and Linda Ladygo Wallace'84 are pleased to announce the birth ofSamuel Nathan on July 19, 1994. Samueljoins Joseph (4), Abigail(3),and Hannah(1)at home in Fairfax, Virginia. Jill McCoy Chopp"85 and her husband,Steve,thank God for His gift ofJacob Steven,born March 3, 1994. Jacob joined two sisters, Meghan(3)and Emily(1). Jill is a full- time mother, while Steve works for the Rochester Fire Department in Rochester, Minnesota. Todd'85 and Lynn Kadamus Jefson'87N proudly welcome Ryan Robert,born September 27, 1993. Living in Enfield, Connecticut,the Jefsons have another son, Nicholas(2). Shawn Dexter May'85 and her husband,Todd,announce the arrival of Kyle Allen Richard on February 21,1994. Kylejoins a sister, Kelsey Deanna(3). While Shawn cares for their children,Todd is a teacher at Twin Tiers Baptist High School in Breesport,New York. Sharon Beres Racer'85 and her husband,Todd,praise God for Hunter Marlene,born May 29, 1994. Kaela (5)and Justin(3)are thrilled with the new arrival. The Racers are living in Cincinnati,Ohio. Valerie Hite Smallman'85 and her husband,David '87,celebrate the arrival ofRyan Samuel on May 16, 1994.Ryan was born at home with the help ofa midwife andjoins a brother,Adam(2).The family is living in Grand Rapids,Michigan, where Dave is pursuing a master oftheological studies degree at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary.The Smallmans plan to minister in church-planting in Brazil,South America. Matt'86 and Lori Casteel Biggs '87 are proud to announce the birth of Kyle Matthew on May 20, 1994. The 1%% iggs are elementary school teachers in Inverness,Florida. Diane Weaver Clark'86 and her husband,Tom, are the delighted parents of Taylor Keith, born May 17, 1994. Diane is a busy mother at home with Taylor and Ryan (2),as well as actively involved in the music ministry at their local church and coaching varsity volleyball for a Christian school.Tom has finished a master ofcomputer science degree and is coaching boys' varsity basketball. Dawn Baughman Core'86 and her husband,Tom,are delighted to welcome their first child, Heather LeAnn,born April 15, 1994.Dawn completed her masters ofelementary education degree from the University ofDayton in August 1993. Judy Whittaker Cornfield'86 and her husband, Mark,praise the Lord for the birth of Mark William,Jr., on August8, 1994."Will"joins a sister, Mary Katherine(1). The Cornfields have settled in La Grange,Georgia,where Mark is a financial consultant. Amy Lydic Gilbert'86 and her husband,Jeff'87,are thankful to God for the birth of Katie Frances on July 1, 1994. Katiejoins her loving sisters, Michelle(3)and Kelly(1).The Gilberts are living in Woodstock, Virginia. Steve'86 and Beth McGillivray Kuhn'87 celebrate the birth ofMichael Benjamin on May 22, 1994.Steve is chieffinancial officer of Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Montgomery,Alabama. Mary Welch Swieringa'86 and her husband,Paul, happily welcome Rebekah Elizabeth,born May 12, 1994.Shejoins Matthew(5)and Julia(3)at home in Lusby,Maryland. Cathy Lombard Aviles'87and her husband,Steve,are thrilled with the arrival ofEmily Marie on Mother's Day,May 8, 1994. EmilyjoinsBrian(4)and Rebecca (2)at home in Illinois. Lorrie Byrd Ballard'87and her husband,'Tim,thank God for Jaime Rebekah,born September 5, 1993. Jaimejoins a brother,Brandon(3), at home in Iowa. Sue Baldis Carpenter'87 and her husband,Kevin'89,are blessed with Nicholas John,born June 27, 1994. Kevin is a youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Colville, Washington. Rebecca Dye Heron'87 and her husband,Ron,joyfully announce the arrival of Katherine Elise on March 25, 1994. Katherine joins Benjamin(3) and Anna-Marie(1)at home in Canada. Bryan'87and Cheryl Holland Montross'88 are delighted to announce the birth ofRyan Christopher on April 12, 1994.Ryan joins one brother,Tyler(2). The Montross family lives in Dallas,Pennsylvania. Stephen'87 and Judy Eagleston Pierce'87 are blessed with the birth of Kristi Elaine on December 23,1993. Shejoins Zachary(2)at home in Columbus,Ohio. Beth Deranek Spieker'88 and her husband,Eric, proudly announce the birth ofAmy Jordan on May 12, 1994.The Spiekers live in Euclid,Ohio with another daughter,Hannah(2). Laura Whalen McAlvey'89 and her husband, Kevin'90,are pleased to welcome Anna,born February 27,1994. Annajoins Jacob(4),Levi(2),and her parents in Guinea West Africa, where the McAlveys are teaching at a school for missionary children. Dave'89 and Amy Chandler Mooney'89joyfully welcome Leah Elaine, born May 8, 1994. Being the first child in the county born on Mother's Day,the Mooneys were pictured in the local newspaper!Leahjoins David III(2)at home in Dacula,Georgia. Dave is employed by TrueGreen Chemlawn,and is the music director at First Baptist Church. Amy enjoys being home to care for their children. Julia Gregory Miller'89 and her husband,Timothy, welcomed MarshallGregory on September 7, 1993.The Millers are living in Loveland,Ohio. Carla Curry Polling'89 and her husband,Scott'90,are thrilled to announce the birth of Brynna Rae on February 21, 1994. Scott is completing an internship at Bethesda Baptist Church in Brownsburg,Indiana. Alastair'89 and Kathy Lippert Wright'89share theirjoy in the birth ofKimberley Sharon on May 31,1994. Al is teaching boys' physical education and health at Evansville Christian School in Indiana, while Kathy and newborn Kimberley stay busy at home. Kirk'90 and Valerie Vanderwest Belmont'90 praise God for their son,Kirk Kenneth,born June 29, 1994. Kirk is the assistant pastor ofGrace Evangelical Free Church in Webster,New York. Valerie is a nurse in the intensive care unit of Highland Hospital. Valerie Plume Biddinger'90 and her husband,Mark '91,joyfully welcome Stefan Michael,born July 7, 1994. Hejoins Ryan(2)at home in Cedarville,Ohio. Joelle Swartz Buchanan'90 and her husband,David'90N,praise the Lord for David Jeremiah born December 17, 1993.Jeremy's frequent smiles and laughter continue to bringjoy to the Buchanans living in Delaware,Ohio. Brad'90N and Cynthia Frenkiel Merchant'90 proudly welcome Matthew Alexander,born July 28, 1994. Cynthia enjoys being home in Wilmington,Ohio with newborn Matthew and his brother, Andrew (2). Kimberley Hahnenstein Thompson'90 and her husband,Kenneth'91N, announce the birth of Kristen Ann on March 10, 1994 in Omaha,Nebraska. The Thompsons are living in Charlottesville, Virginia, where Ken will complete a pharmacy residency at the University of Virginia Health and Sciences Center. Dawn Smith Monz6n'90 and her husband,Juan,are pleased to announce the birth ofWesley John on January 28, 1994. Wesleyjoins his parents in Asuncion,Paraguay,where they are missionaries with Open Air Campaigners. Matt'91 and Allyson Graham Benefiel'92joyfully welcome a daughter,Hannah Elizabeth, born July 28, 1994.The Benefiels are living in Mayfield,Kentucky, where Matt is in sales with Hutson AgEquipment. Jeff'91 and Robin Davis Halsted '91 praise the Lord for a strong, healthy daughter, Brianna Lynn,born Thanksgiving Day,November 25, 1993.The Halsteds would like to thank alumni and friends who so diligently prayed for Brianna during her difficult first month of life. Garry Wafford'92N and his wife, Melisa,have been blessed by God with Hannah Marie,born June 7, 1994.The Waffords have settled in Dillsboro,Indiana. Mike'92and Bethany Britt Wakefield'92 proudly announce the birth of Brittany Morgan on June 26,1994 Brittany shares both her mother's and her grandmother' birthday! Ir1FOCUS ON THE FIELD Gary Holtz'67 and his wife, Betty, praise God for 1993-94 being the most encouraging ofthe 18 years they have been involved with Campus Bible Fellowship in the Dayton,Ohio area. At least 19 professions offaith were made through various ministry opportunities. Gary and Betty are living in Fairborn,Ohio. Sallie Pickard Fogle'77N and her husband,Larry,are missionaries to Zambia,Africa.From March 22-May 3,they hosted Ben Biddle'94for a six-week missionary internship. Ben taught lessons to the church youth,discipled those who understood English well,and taught a personal evanglism course in the Bible Institute. Paul'82and Geri Black Briggs'83opened international communications with the Alumni Office via e-mail! The Briggs are missionaries with Evangelical Baptist Mission in Ancona,Italy and have a son,Evan(10 months). Faith Kenoyer'83has enjoyed the blessing ofteaching at Willo-Hill Christian School in Willoughby Hills,Ohio for the past 10 years.In August,Faith left her position to teach a group of missionary children in Cairo,Egypt.She is also eager to minister in an English church,do one-on-one discipling, and study Arabic so that her ministry for the Lord can expand beyond those who speak English. Gerri Jue Miller'84 and her husband,Jeff, have completed a year offurlough and returned to Indonesia to continue their work with TEAM.The Millers have three boys—Daniel,Stephen,and Christopher. Aaron'85 and Anne Grosse Bowes'87N,serving with Evangelical Baptist Mission in Augsburg,Germany,hosted a summer missions team from Cedarville College during June.Their ministry together included an open-air meeting,literature distribution, children's programs,and participation in church services. The Bowes enjoy Hanna(6),Philip(4), Kathrin(2),and a fourth on the way! David'89 and Christine Renberg Sommers'89 have completed a one-year mission term in Bangladesh. Christina was a nurse in the Ketcham Medical Center,and David taught missionary children. The Sommers are now living in Auburn,Washington. Dan Rambow'90 has been appointed by TEAM to church- planting in Venezuela. He will spend one year in Central America to learn the language and then head to Valencia, where he will work in the heart ofthe city. DEATH 11111111111111 Josephine Randall'22 passed away June 13, 1994.For40 years,she taught in the East Liberty,Jamestown,and Fairborn,Ohio school systems. Ruth Dobbins Evans'26‘joined her Savior June 19, 1994 following a brief illness. Ruth leaves behind her beloved husband of66 years, A.B."Doc"Evans'29,and many family members. Christene Wolfe'30 passed away August 25, 1993 in Dallas,Texas.She was a retired teacher with the Columbus Public Schools.We extend our deepest sympathies to her sister, Regena Smith Gregory'34,of Akron,Ohio. Forrest Nagley'36 passed away in Arlington, Virginia in June 1994.He was a retired engineer for the Department of the Navy.Our deepestcondolences go to his brother, William Nagley'28. Pierre"P.J." McCorkell'38N passed away August 7, 1994.He served as the Cedarville village clerk for 27 years, was a retired lieutenant colonel ofthe U.S. Air Force,and owned McCorkell Insurance Agency for 37 years.Our profound sympathies go to his wife, Marjory,and family. David Perkins'65joined His Savior in glory during the summer 1994.He served faithfully during his life as a pastor in Illinois and as state Child Evangelism Fellowship Director for South Carolina. At the time of his homegoing, he was children's church director at Grace Baptist Church in West Columbia,South Carolina.Our heartfelt condolences are with his wife, Alicia,his son,David,and one granddaughter. Vanessa Gardner Wood'80N passed away May 27,1994 after battling cancer. Her husband,David '79,and their four daughters remain in Montana.Our heartfelt compassion goes out to the family,including Pete'78 and Dianne Jones Gardner'79,Craig'83 and Becky Gardner Herl'85N, Laurie Gardner'83,and current senior Tim Gardner. Charles High'81 went home to be with the Lord May 16, 1994.Our sympathies extend to his wife,Patricia,and their children, Andrew(5)and Justine(4).The family is living in Grand Blanc, Michigan. 11 FALL'94