Inspire, Fall 1995

Alumni Basketball Weekend Alumni Basketball Weekend 1996, January 26 and 27, promises to be a fun-filled event! Set aside Friday evening for the enchanting tones of The Ohio State University Men's Glee Club. On Saturday,a fellowship brunch will be served for Yellow Jacket alumni with Dr. Paul Dixon presenting an update on the new Ministry Center. Prepare to cheer on the Yellow Jackets as the women face Mount Vernon Nazarene and the men challenge Urbana University. Meet Jeff Reep, men's head basketball coach,and join the Cedarville family in honoring retired Coach Don and Nedra Callan throughout the weekend. Reservations for game tickets are required. Doug Miller'85 has been director of public relations for Cedarville College and managing editor of Inspirefor four years. He is leaving the College in September to return to graduate school full-time. Having previously earned an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Arizona, Doug received a prestigious university fellowship from The Ohio State University. He will begin in the MBA program, and hopes to complete a Ph.D. in business administration over the nextfew years. Doug and Chrissy Friedkin Miller'88 will continue to live in Springfield, Ohio with their sons Drew,3,and Aaron,4 months. Chrissy teaches third grade at Northridge School. 11111 CLASS NEWS 30s Charles Chamberlain'35 and his wife, Martha, met on a blind date at a church cookout.On June 15, 1995,they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary!To celebrate,Charles and Marthajoined with 150 other golden anniversary celebrants at a gathering hosted by their local paper, The Western Star. The Chamberlains still attend the 182-year-old church where they were married—New Jersey Presbyterian Church of Carlisle, Ohio. Joe'37 and Cletis Jacobs Waddle'39 celebrated 55 years of marriage on June 10, 1995.In 1940,the Waddles became husband and wife in a double ceremony with childhood friends John Richards'37(deceased)and Christine Jones'36. Residents of Yellow Springs,Ohio,Joe and Cletisjoin the Heritage Alumni for many activities. 50s Eladio Bolanos'57 has retired after teaching French and Spanish at the university level for 34 years. Residents of Miami,Florida,Eladio and his wife,Lois, visited Cedarville College in July 1995. Dick Lapp'57served with Christian Service Brigade for almost forty years. In his various roles as program director, regional representative, and purchasing manager,Dick always strove to carry out Brigade's mission—"to prepare men for their roles as father, as active Christian leaders of youth,and as Christlike examples to other men." As he retires from his position as vice president of purchasing and church services, Dick looks forward to pursuing his hobbies ofstamp collecting, woodworking, hiking,and computers. He and his daughter,Laura, will settle in Tennessee. 60s Patricia Andrepont'67 resides in Egan,Louisiana, where she is a driver with North American Van Lines. Allen Shriver'68N spent 21 years farming in Illinois, but recently followed God's leading into full-time Christian service. In December 1994, Allen graduated from Brite Divinity School in Texas,and he now serves at First Christian Church in Grand Prairie, Texas. Bob Rohm'68 participated in Allen's installation as pastor. 70s Roy'73and Rebecca Rudig Kern '70 traveled from Springfield, Missouri to join over60 Cedarville College alumni and friends for the August 1995 gathering in Marshalltown,Iowa. Roy is a former faculty and Alumni Council member. Ted Galbreath '75 has been named corporate vice president and treasurer for Guild and Landis,an independent insurance agency headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.Ted also serves as sales manager and has been in the insurance business for 18 years. Rod Robison'75 is vice president for development at Family Life Communications,a nationwide radio, seminar,and counseling ministry. Rod and his wife, Carol(Yoder'76)live in Tucson,Arizona. Roger'76 and Susan ScottSmith '79 reside in Columbia,North Carolina with their three children–Jeremy(14),Paul(11),and Amanda(8).Susan has completed a master ofeducation degree with an emphasis in special education from East Carolina University.She is now a special education resource teacher with the Tyrrell County School System.Roger is employed with Sunnyside Elevator. Kent Amstutz'78 received a liver transplant on July 12, 1995 and is recovering well at home in Papillion, Nebraska.Kent and his wife, Marilyn(Horne'78)are grateful for the prayers of many Cedarville College alumni and friends. Russ Yoder'78 earned a master's degree in management from Regent University in May 1995. Residents of Wooster,Ohio,Russ and his wife,Becky,enjoy two children,Tyler(10)and Margo(7). Russ shares,"I am grateful for the way God has led in my life and for the tempering ministry of Cedarville as part ofthat process." James Jamison'79 accepted a call as pastor of Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Lima,Ohio in March 1995.The Jamisons enjoy two sons,Jeremy(12)and Matthew(10). Allan Webber'79 was named co-chair ofthe music department at Palm Beach Community College in Florida. Allan also teaches music theory, while his wife, Janice(Zachary '79),teaches theatre and speech.The Webbers reside in Lantana,Florida with their children, Hilary(5)and Sam(2). 80s Dean Johnson'83 released his third album,"Cultural Relevancy,"in September 1994.The Peoria Journal Star states,"Johnson's wry sense of humor is evident in several places on the album,but so is the depth of his faith and love for God." After serving six years at South Side Mission,Dean has taken a youth pastorate at Mt.Olive Missionary Church in Peoria,Illinois. Dean and his wife, Crystal(Starr'86N),praise the Lord for the work He is performing in their lives. Joe Lihan'83and his wife, Diane,reside in Muskegon, Michigan with their children, Michael(7)and Katie(4). For seven years,Joe has been a psychologist with Community Mental Health. Cheryl Miller'83,an employee of Cedarville College for 12 years,has been promoted to secretary for the vice president for Christian ministries. Cheryl previously served as itinerary coordinator and secretary to the Christian Ministries Department. John Blackburn'84 accepted the position ofcrusade director for the Jerry Johnston Evangelistic Association in Overland Park,Kansas.In August 1995,John earned a master ofreligious education degree from Covington Theological Seminary.John and his wife,Beth,enjoy three children. Deborah Dower'84 heads the learning disability department at Black Forest Academy in Germany. Karen Dobbel Glass'84 and her husband,Ben,live in San Jose,California. In May 1995,Karen received her master's degree in health care administration from the University of Maryland.She is director ofstudent affairs at Palmer College of Chiropractic West,and Ben is a certified radiological technician. Eric Hellvvig'84teachesjunior high math and science at Silver State Baptist School in Denver,Colorado.In May, Eric and his wife,Gloria(Scott'84N)attended the Cedarville Alumni Gathering in Denver. Brian'85 and Sallie Cochran Ensminger'86 reside in Vacaville,California with their five children. Brian is financial manager at the General Mills plant in Vallejo. Lynn Shaffer'85 is a clinical and chemical dependency counselor in Akron,Ohio.Lynn,her husband,Larry,and their children, Nathaniel(3)and Hannah(1)recently visited Cedarville. Karen Bennett'86N completed a business administration degree in 1994from City University in Seattle, Washington.She is now in the women's ministry program at Multnomah Biblical Seminary in Portland, Oregon.In April 1995,she was selected for"Who's Who in America,"the national dean's list for graduate students maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. Karen and her husband of26 years, Russ Bennett'67, previously were missionaries with Trans-World Radio in Swaziland, Africa. David Edwards'86 has moved to Gaithersburg, Maryland,where he works in marketing for HealthCare Rehabilitation Services. Ben Smith'86 has been promoted to director of business services for Cedarville College. His responsibilities include bookstore operations,copy center operations,and other financial duties. While at home,Ben enjoys bicycling and playing with his ten-month-old son,Nicholas. Kelly Jones'87 is in her fourth year ofelementary teaching at Lincoln Christian School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kelly also enjoys directing vacation Bible school at Temple Baptist Church. Joy Wagner Kitzmiller'87 began in July as bookkeeper and secretary in the Cedarville College Bookstore.She and her husband, Andrew,reside in Cedarville,Ohio. Robert English'88 received his medical degree from West Virginia University in May 1995. Robert is completing his family practice residency at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown,West Virginia. He and his wife,Lisa(Bowlen'88),live in Bruceton Mills. Don Hughes'89 graduated from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in May 1995.He is serving as interim pastor at Allendale Baptist Church in Allendale, Michigan. Anne Gordon'89 was named 1995 Pennsylvania Staff Nurse ofthe Year. Anne works at Jeanes Hospital in Philadelphia. Mark Lamb'89 graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine on May 14, 1995.He is completing his family practice residency at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. Tony McPeters'89 has worked at the City Gospel Mission in Cincinnati,Ohio since completing a master of theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994.In July 1995,he was appointed a church planter with the Conservative Baptist National Convention. 90s Laura Wells Crowther'90 is a nurse with the Department of Corrections in Tucson, Arizona. Laura states,"Thanks,Cedarville,for giving me the chance that I needed to make a career and the ability to help provide for my family." Dave Holt'90 is vice president and commercial loan officer for American National Bank in Omaha,Nebraska. His wife,Lynn(Pitonyak'89N),enjoys caring for sons Jacob(4)and Stephen(2).The Holts attend Christ Community Church in Omaha. Greg Kurtz'90 was honored as"Impact Teacher ofthe Year"in May 1995. Delta Chi,the Cedarville College student organization for secondary education majors, sponsored a project to recognize teachers for their impact on high school students.In his five years at Dayton Christian School in Dayton,Ohio,Greg has taught English,honors English,and advanced composition. A fellow teacher shares,"His students learn to filter all literature and life application through God's Word." Meg Wheeler'90 has settled in Carmel,Indiana.She enjoys her position as administrative assistant to the youth pastor at Grace Community Church. Kelly Fath'91 earned ajuris doctor degree from Georgetown University School ofLaw on May 29, 1995.He is now an associate attorney with Scholten &Fant in Grand Haven,Michigan. Kelly(right)is pictured with his brother,Kevin'95,at graduation in June 1995. Becky McDonald'91 was chosen as Employee ofthe Yearfor Grady Memorial Hospital by her co-workers. Becky is an operating room nurse in the Delaware,Ohio hospital. Bruce Quick'92earned a master's degree in interpretive speech from Pensacola Christian College in Florida in May 1995.Over 1500 people attended his master's speech recital on evangelist Billy Sunday.During the summer,Bruce continues his education at Baptist Bible Seminary in Clarks Summit,Pennsylvania,pursuing a master's degree in religious education. Bruce will teach Bible and speech at Pensacola Christian College. Tonya Swackhamer'92successfully completed ajuris doctor degree at Ohio Northern University College of Law in May 1995. MattBrown'93earned a master ofscience degree in mental health counseling from Wright State University. A resident of Dayton,Ohio,Matt is a crisis counselor for the Eastway Corporation. Amy Riniker'93completed a nine-month internship at Mainstay Youth Services in Park Ridge,Illinois while pursuing a master's degree.On May 6,1995,Amy received her degree in clinical psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School. In the summer of 1995,Amy traveled to Romania with a team from Youth With a Mission. Ginny Stevenson'93 spent two years in Japan as a short- term missionary,teaching English and Bible at a Japanese church. Currently,Ginny is a foster care social worker at Bethanna in Lancaster,Pennsylvania. Connie Winch'93 is a technical writer with Macola,Inc. in Marion,Ohio,a leading developer of business management software.Connie resides in Columbus. Stephanie Winchip'93 lives in Xenia,Ohio.She is itinerary coordinator in the Christian Ministries Department of Cedarville College. Katherine Baier'94enjoys her ministry as a staff assistant with Campus Bible Fellowship, while attending Cedar Hills Baptist Church in Cleveland Heights,Ohio. Katherine is a registered nurse on the neurology floor at Cleveland Clinic. Georgia Hickman'94 is pursuing a doctorate in molecular genetics from The Ohio State University in Columbus,Ohio.She received a university fellowship for her first year ofgraduate study. Tim Keib'94 teaches government and history at Crestline High School in Crestline,Ohio. A former track and field athlete at Cedarville College,Tim anticipates coaching track and football as well. Gerson Moreno-Riano'94 was inducted into the Political Science National Honor Society in April 1995. Gerson has a political science teaching assistantship at the University of Cincinnati. Maureen Prusinowski'94 enjoys her position at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, where she is a registered nurse on the medical-surgical floor. Maureen lives in Rockville, Maryland. 9FALL'95