Inspire, Fall 2001

Andrew Cook '91 is a teacher at Bethel Baptist Christian Academy. He and his wife, Mara Blackburn Cook '91, have three children, Alyssa (6), Jonathan (4), and Rebecca (2), and reside in Panama, New York. Dwight'91 and Kari Kaelber Davidson'93 recently traveled to Yokohama, Japan to serve as missionaries through the American Baptist Churches/USA, in partnership with the Japan Baptist Union (JBU). In addition to working with the local church, Dwight is the school chaplain and teaches Bible, and they both teach English at Kanto Gakuin University, an educational ministry of the JBU. Eric '91 and Simone Borges de Moraes Johnson '94 announce the birth of David Anthony. He was born June 27, 2001 and was welcomed home by his brothers, Bradley (3) and Andrew (2). Eric is an assistant manager of CDR Radio. They reside in Cedarville, Ohio. Wendy Miller Orchard '91 and her husband, Paul, announce the birth of Trevor Michael on April 7, 2001. Big brothers Brendan and Ryan welcomed him home in Xenia, Ohio. Paul and Wendy both work for Cedarville University, where Paul is assistant professor of exercise and sport science in the athletic department, and Wendy assists with publications in the development division. Jen Sainato Parschauer '91 and her husband, Bobby, continue serving in Austria where he directs Word of Life's ministry. They are in the midst of renovating a 400-year old manor and a 22-acre property in Villach, Austria. The manor was once used as a retirement home for the eight pioneer missionaries of the Holland Mission. Larry'92N and Kate Rockey Gross'91 spent several weeks in June helping the Parschauers with their ministry. The Parschauer children, Shelby, Daniel, and new sister Kristine Noel, thoroughly enjoyed the company of the Gross family. Bobby and Jen also greatly appreciated their tremendous efforts in assisting with their ministry. Wendell'91N and Christine Rober Strutz'90 announce the birth of Olivia Christine on March 19, 2001. She joins Wendell 11 (7), Madeleine (4), and Harrison (2), at home in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Sue Rogers Wolcott'91 and her husband, Jess, announce the birth of Bethany Jane. She was born February 1, 2001 and was welcomed home by her big sisters, Emily(4)and Sara (1). Sue is the marketing manager at Bedore Tours, Inc. in Niagara Falls, New York. 24 Fall 2001 Michael'92 and Adrienne Seitz Crace'92 announce the birth of Nadia Danielle on December 14, 2000. Michael teaches ESL in the Columbus City Schools, and Adrienne teaches fifth grade at London Elementary. Adrienne received her master of education degree in curriculum and instruction from Ashland University(Ohio) in August 2000. They reside in Columbus, Ohio and are active members of Northwest Bible Church. Lucinda Green Fleming '92 received her master of education degree from Wright State University (Ohio) in June 2001. She teaches English at Riverside High School and resides in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Larry '92N and Kate Rockey Gross '91 announce the birth of Jocelyn Ranee Gross on November 14, 2000. She was welcomed home by siblings Elya, Kaitlyn, and Micah. Becky Reich Hannon '92 and her husband, David, spent the summer reaching children in New York City with the Gospel. They minister with Children's Bible Fellowship. Brian '92 and Dana Guy Phipps'90 are excited about how much their congregation is growing in knowledge. They have recently started their first in-depth, verse-by-verse, study of the book of Philippians on Sunday mornings. Brian and Dana have two boys, Taylor(5) and Tyson (3), and live in Turkey. Jonathan '92 and Cindy Adolph Smith '92 announce the birth of Karissa Natania on November 9, 2000. They share that Karissa is an answer to seven years of prayers. Jonathan is a firefighter with the Cincinnati fire division, and Cindy stays at home. They reside in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matthew '93 and Wendy Walters Martens'94 have moved to Washington, D.C. so that Matthew could take a position in the Bush administration. Matthew serves as counsel to the assistant attorney general for the criminal division at the U.S. Department of Justice. He recently spoke on behalf of the Department of Justice to an assembly of pro-family groups at Focus on the Family's headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, concerning the federal criminal prosecution of obscenity. Wendy stays at home with their son, Ian Tyler (2). Casey'93 and Michelle Gaffner Wood '92 announce the birth of Adam Casey on November 22, 2000. Casey is the assistant principal at Washington High School in Washington Court House, Ohio. Michelle is an assistant professor in the language and literature department at Cedarville University. The family lives in Cedarville, but will be moving to Washington Court House in October. The grandparents are David '69 and Marlene Schonscheck Gaffner'68 and Duane and Sherrie Wood of Cedarville University. Brenda Woods'93 received her master's degree in curriculum and teaching from Columbia University in May 2001. She teaches fourth grade at the Geneva School of Manhattan and is also the dean of the elementary school. She resides in Bronx, New York. Jeff'93 and Adrienne Butterfield Zwart'92 announce the birth of Henry David on March 23, 2001. Jeff and Adrienne reside in Massillon, Ohio, where Jeff has recently opened a new OB/GYN practice after completing his residency. Timothy'94 and Lorraine Newton Hoy '94 announce the birth of Whitney Elizabeth on February 18, 2001. Lorraine considers it a great privilege to be a stay-at-home mom after five years of elementary school teaching. Timothy has served as principal at Heritage Christian School in Tacoma, Washington since 1998. He recently accepted the position of superintendent of Tacoma Baptist Schools (TBS). TBS is an ACSI-accredited school that serves approximately 550 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in the region. Timothy is only the second superintendent in TBS's 40-year history. The Hays reside in University Place, Washington. Joseph '94 and Melanie Dawson Lausin '95 announce the birth of Benjamin Joseph on December 2, 2000. Joe is working on the Lausin family dairy farm, and Melanie has resigned from teaching to stay at home in Thompson, Ohio. * 141 11 iIl IA w I Jay LeBlanc'94 and his wife, Shannon, announce the birth of Madison Elizabeth on July 10, 2001. Maddie was welcomed home by her sister, McKenna (2), in Miamisburg, Ohio. Jay is the worship pastor at Far Hills Baptist Church. Yolanda Everson Lowe'94 and her husband, Matthew, announce the birth of Melody Elizabeth. She was born September 29, 2000 and joins her brother, Jacob (3), in Warren, Ohio. Yolanda works part-time in the rehabilitation unit at the local hospital. Jeff Miller '94 and Kendra Krick '99 were married July 30, 2000. Several Cedarville alumni participated in the wedding. Jeff and Kendra reside in Dallas, Texas. Brenda Sprankle'94 reports that the door has been closed to the English teaching ministry in the village public school in Hungary. However, she is thankful for the relationships that have continued since this closing. She was very pleased to have her sister, Carolyn Sprankle '01,spend two months with her this past spring teaching English classes in the Bible school. Brenda works with Word of Life Hungary. Troy Hamilton '95 and his wife, Beth, were married on June 24, 2000 at Three Rivers Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. They enjoyed a honeymoon on the island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean and have made their home in Columbia. Troy is the director of youth and evangelism at Three Rivers Baptist.