Inspire, Fall 1995

CedarNet, Cedarville's campuswide computer network,continues to be an integral part of campus life. Over95 percent of dormitory rooms are equipped with a computer workstation. Also,the College replaced many older computers with Pentium processors, one of the fastest processors available to computer users today. Cedarville also opened its World Wide Web pages on the Internet, allowing computer users anywhere in the world to browse through information relevant to the College. Those viewing the College's web pages can read a letter from Dr. Dixon, read the latest alumni news,take a virtual tour of the campus,and obtain information on courses, professors, and campus life. The world wide web address is http://www.cedarville.edu . Ruth Hamilton'95 joined the Alumni Office staff on July 10, 1995. After serving Cedarville alumni during the 1994-95 school year as a part-time student secretary, Ruth eagerly jumped into many familiar tasks in her new position—correspondence,answering phone calls, and working with Undergraduate Alumni Association members. Ruth has also accepted the challenge of creating and maintaining the Cedarville College Electronic Alumni Page called "Alumni Link"on the World Wide Web. Internet surfers can look for this news bulletin in connection with Cedarville's home page beginning in September. Welcome, Ruth! Gabriella Rajna'94 is pursuing a master's degree in violin performance with a string pedagogy emphasis at Ohio University. Gabriella hopes to complete her studies by June 1996. Nicki Silvera'94 is pursuing a master's degree in ministry with an emphasis in counseling and inner city ministries. She volunteers at Inner City Impact working with junior and senior high youth. Nicki prays that God will use her to reach these young people. Jolie Sissom'94 enjoys her marketing responsibilities as admissions director for Manor Health Care. Jolie is based at the Americana Health Care Center in Indianapolis,Indiana. Brock Smith'94 is a sleep disorder lab technician at Kettering Memorial Hospital. A resident ofFairborn, Brock attends Believer's Assembly in Dayton,Ohio. Ryan Van Deusen'94entered the police academy for Winston-Salem,North Carolina in August 1995.Ryan anticipates many opportunities to share Christ. Stephanie Wilson'94 works in the loan department for Farmer's Bank in Frankfort,Indiana. Stephanie teaches over 30 students in her private piano studio. Mark Wong'94 is employed by BMC West Corporation of Boise,Idaho as a Unix support and computer systems analyst. Mark lives in Caldwell and attends Montana Avenue Baptist Church. Jocelyn Scharfe Kakkuri'95 began working as receptionist in the Cedarville College admissions office on July 10, 1995.She and her husband,Mark'93, reside in Cedarville. Mark is a professional writer in Cedarville's public relations department. The Kakkuris celebrated their one-year anniversary on August6,1995 and enjoy serving the Lord together at the College. Dan Zerby'95 was commissioned into the U.S. Army on June 3, 1995. Preparing to serve with the military police, he will begin duty in Alabama in October. Dan's parents are Terry'62 and Sandy Hammerstrom Zerby'62. ONE] iN CHRIST 111 Helen Jean Moose'68 and Hilbert Zwyghuizen were united in Christ May 12, 1995.The newlyweds reside at Missionary Acres in Silva, Missouri. Debra Berdy'87 and Jeff Kilmer began their life as one October 29, 1994,and reside in Akron,Ohio.For the second year,the Kilmers participated in the Cleveland Alumni Gathering at Jacobs Field,cheering for the Indians. Eric Johnson'88 and Shelley Komendat married April 22, 1995 in Willoughby,Ohio and settled in Painesville,Ohio.A chemist,Eric works for American Polymer Standards in Mentor,Ohio. Shelley is employed by Painesville City Schools. Beth Keyes'88 and Donald Nelson rejoiced in marriage July 1, 1995.The couple spent their honeymoon in Jamaica. Beth works for the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo,New York. Gil McClanahan'88 and Connie Geiger celebrated their love in marriage August 20, 1994 at West Park Baptist Church in Knoxville,Tennessee. Gil is pursuing a career in television broadcasting. Lisa Davidson'89 and Paul McGrady'93 became one in Christ June 10, 1995.Paul is attending law school. The couple have made their home in Chicago,Illinois. Steve Lesko'90 and Melanie Glass celebrated their marriage July 30,1995 in Annapolis,Maryland.The couple reside in College Park,Maryland,where both are graduate students. Katie Pontius'90 and Daryl Wehmeyer married April 1, 1995 in Mason,Ohio. Katie recently received her master's degree in communication arts from the University of Cincinnati.The couple reside in Cincinnati,Ohio. Shari Smith'90 and Charlie Brown rejoiced in marriage July 2, 1994.The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in the Virgin Islands and live in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Shari works as as claims adjuster for Sentry Insurance, and Charlie is a used car sales manager. Paula Hines'91 and Phil Miller were wed April 8, 1995 in Ashland,Ohio.The Millers reside in Millersburg, Ohio,where Paula is a secretary and Phil works in construction. Diane Mitchell'91 and Joseph Pruett became one in Christ March 25, 1995. The couple returned to Pocahontas, Illinois after a honeymoon in Cozumel, Mexico.Diane is a WIC nurse and childbirth educator. Joseph is a machinist with Olin Corporation. Beverly Nelson '91 and Tom LaPolla exchanged wedding vows April 29, 1995 at the First Alliance Church in Columbus,Ohio.Tom is a technical support manager with IMS of Columbus.A certified public accountant, Beverly works for Columbia Gas ofOhio,Inc. 10FALL'95 Jim Ringer'92 and Jenifer Skiles'94N rejoiced in their love August 20, 1994 in Hilliard, Ohio.Jim is an accountant for Motor Panels Stamping Co., while Jenifer is a nanny for a congressman's family.The couple settled in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Tim Alexander'92 married Darlene Kear on June 24, 1995.The couple reside in Akron,Ohio. David Bishop'93and Necia Fanton were wed December 17, 1994 in Wellsville, New York and enjoyed a honeymoon in Colorado.Dave is a computer network technician at Cedarville College. A senior at Cedarville College,Necia will complete her biology degree in December 1995 and pursue a graduate degree in physical therapy. John Hill'93and Lisa Coe'95 became one in Christ June 17, 1995 at Grandville Baptist Church in Michigan.Chad Coe'93,Lisa's brother,officiated. After a honeymoon in the Virgin Islands,the Hills reside in Hagerstown,Maryland. Ronald Miller'93 and Robyn St.John'93rejoiced in marriage November 19, 1994. Ronald is a project accountant atOHM Corporation,an environmental remediation company.Robyn works as a sales assistant for Society Investments in Cincinnati,Ohio.The Millers live in Franklin,Ohio. Deidre Moore'93 and JeffBuckingham'94 united their lives June 9, 1995.The couple enjoyed a San Francisco bus tour and an Alaskan cruise for their honeymoon.Jeff is a biological researcher at Ball State University in Muncie,Indiana. JeffRobey'93and Jackie Bondorff'95 became one in marriage July 22, 1995 in Hackensack,New Jersey.They spent their honeymoon with Hurricane Erin in the Bahamas! The Robeys reside in Cincinnati,Ohio, where Jeff is employed with Great American Life Insurance Company. JeffCone'94 and Rebecca Childers'94 rejoiced in marriage December 17, 1994 and honeymooned in St. Thomas,Virgin Islands. Jeff, also a graduate ofthe Reading Bureau ofPolice Academy,is a craftsman and machinist at Conestoga Wood Specialties. Becky is a customer service representative at GRACO Children's Products and teaches piano lessons at home. Harold Edington'94 and Jean Kurtz'94 were united as one April 8, 1995.Jean is a surgical nurse at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Ruth Heyd'94 and David Ausema joined their lives August 5, 1995 in Erie,Pennsylvania. Ruth teaches K-2 music in Blue Island,Illinois. David is in design and sales at Chesterfield Swing Company.The couple reside in Homewood,Illinois. Eric Martin'94 and Jill Thompson'94 were united in marriage May 13, 1995 in Eldora,Iowa.Eric is pursuing a master's degree in cardiac rehabilitation from Marshall University in West Virginia. Jill is pursuing a physical therapy assistant degree from Shawnee State University. The Thompsons attend Grace Gospel Church in Huntington. Brian Megilligan'94 and Janet Chezik'94celebrated their union May 20, 1995 in Waverly,Iowa.The couple honeymooned at a bed-and-breakfast on the Mississippi River. Brian is pursuing a graduate degree in music from Kent State University,and Janet works in cosmetics. Jim Murphy'94 and Janie Barrett'95 became husband and wife July 8, 1995. After a honeymoon in Hilton Head,North Carolina,the Barretts returned to Springfield,Ohio. Jim has been "blessed with the opportunity to guide sixth grade students" as he teaches at Northwestern Middle School in Springfield, Ohio.In the fall, Janie will complete her student teaching at Reid Elementary School. Brad Ooms'94N and Tricia Dunlap exchanged wedding vows June 10, 1994 at East White Oak Bible Church in Carlock,Illinois. Brad works in the computer operations department ofCountry Companies,while Tricia teaches first grade. Deborah Perkins'94 and Keith Hurt'95 were married June 10, 1995 and reside in Whitehall, Ohio.Debbie is a high school math teacher at Liberty Christian Academy. Keith is employed by Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation. Heather Peters'94 and Kevin Fath'95 celebrated their love April 29,1995. Heather works with Greene County Children's Services. Julie Lynn Burns'95 and Doug Ashley exchanged wedding vows July 29,1995 and settled in Aurora, Colorado.Doug is a bank vault teller and looks forward to attending Denver Seminary in 1996. Tim Cowley'95 married Naomi Jensen'95 June 10, 1995.Tim works with "Films for Christ," designing screensavers that promote creationism and experimenting with future CD-ROM programs.The couple reside in Mesa,Arizona. Jeff Miller'95N and Kim Pletcher'95N celebrated their love in marriage June 17, 1995.The couple reside in Cedarville,Ohio. Jennifer Porter'95 and Jason Kuna became one in Christ June 10, 1995.Jennifer is pursuing a career in juvenile corrections. 111 1 1INDIWOR71.11 OF GOD Judy Rehn Spencer'69 and her husband,Christian, rejoice in the birth oftheir thirteenth child, Megaly Poema.Megalyjoined four sisters and eight brothers on June 25, 1995.Judy teaches the children at home while pursuing a graduate degree in educational measurements and assessments. Christian serves as general legal counsel for the Alabama Family Alliance. Jim'80 and Beth Summerlin Leightenheimer'80 welcomed Jacob Logan on June 1, 1995.Jim is assistant professor ofbroadcasting at Cedarville College. Eric Wyse'80N and his wife,Dawn, celebrate the birth of Anna Katherine on March 10, 1995.Shejoins a brother, John Windham(3),in Nashville, Tennessee. Eric is director of video for Warner Alliance,the gospel division of Warner Bros. Records.He is also organist at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church.Dawn works out of their home as an art director and songwriter. Jennifer RaughtBrock'83 and her husband,David, celebrate the birth ofSamuel David Gregory on June 15, 1995.Sam joins a sister, Olivia(2),in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Jennifer is a public information and media relations specialist at the Pennsylvania State University's Worthington-Scranton campus.David is an occupational therapist at Community Medical Center. Both are active members of Hope Church and are on the charter board of governors for The Geneva School,a classical Christian school opening in September 1996. Dan Girton'83 and his wife,Lynne,share theirjoy in the birth of Karen Marielle on March 13, 1995. Karen joins Amanda(5), Brian(4),and Jennifer(2)at home.A captain in the U.S. Air Force,Dan is a computer expert in the Air Intelligence Agency.He and his family are stationed at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio,Texas. JeffSummerlin'83 and his wife, Kathy,welcomed Spencer Jeffrey to their family May 16, 1995.Spence joins Chase(4)and Samuel(2)in Cincinnati,Ohio.Jeff is a pharmaceutical sales representative with Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Active in children's ministries,the Summerlins also lead the single adult ministry at Tri-County Baptist Church. Amy Harvey Conrad'84 and her husband,Brian, joyfully announce Everett Blake,born June 26, 1995. He joins a sister, Ashtyn Brooke,in Wheaton,Illinois. Amy is a computer consultant for a local software services firm,and Brian is a funeral director. Deanne Rice Fain'84 and her husband,Jay, gladly welcome Rachel Lyn to their home in LaGrange,Georgia. In spite ofa difficult pregnancy,the Fains praise God that Rachel arrived safely on May 1, 1995. While Deanne cares for Rachel and Tiffany(4),Jay is an electrical engineer for Millikin. Tom'84 and Chris Friesen Greenwood'89 were blessed with the addition ofTyler Sharp on November 2, 1994.Tylerjoins Kimberly (3)at home in Springfield,Ohio. Charlyn Wiles Rhodes'84N and her husband,Jeff, rejoice in the miracle ofJenna Suzanne,born after ten years of marriage. Jenna arrived on June 7,1995 in WestPalm Beach,Florida. Char and Jeff praise God for this answer to many prayers! Ben'85 and Miriam Stoltzfus Herr'88 celebrate the arrival of Taylor Jordan on September 3, 1994. Miriam holds a master's degree in social agencies counseling from the University ofDayton. Ben has finished the coursework for a doctor of psychology degree from Wright State University. In August,the Hens moved to Lancaster,Pennsylvania, where Ben will complete a one-year residency at Philhaven,a Christian psychiatric hospital. Doug'85 and Chrissy Friedkin Miller'88 rejoice in the birth of Aaron Douglas on May 25, 1995. Aaron was welcomed by a brother,Drew(3), at home in Springfield, Ohio. Mark Walter'85N and his wife,Jody, welcomed Mark Henry,Jr. on March 22, 1995.Hejoins a sister, Rachel(3).The Walters reside in Des Moines, Iowa,where Mark owns an insurance agency for Preferred Risk Mutual.