Inspire, Fall 2001

Mark '95 and JaneIle Hiller Mazelin '95 announce the birth of Claire Anne. She was born May 19, 2001 and joins her sister, Caitlin (2), at home in Cedarville, Ohio. Mark is the assistant network coordinator in the computer services department at Cedarville University. Sarah Moseley'95 is pursuing a degree in women's ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary. Michael Pasquale'95 received his doctorate in linguistics from Michigan State University in May 2001. He is an assistant professor of English at Cornerstone University. He and his wife, Monica Bolet Pasquale '91, live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brian Burns'96 has been named grant coordinator at Cedarville University. In this new position in the development division, he will research potential and current donors for the University. Brian shared,"God has truly blessed me since I graduated from Cedarville. I have had three wonderful jobs in Christian ministry organizations, and I have gained the appropriate information I need to be able to do the job the Lord has called me to. God has our lives completely in His timing (Jeremiah 29:11)." Leah Hoover'96 and Todd Adams were married July 15, 2000 at Northwest Bible Church in Hilliard, Ohio. Many Cedarville alumni participated in the wedding. After a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple has made their home in Hilliard, Ohio. Kristen Houlihan '96 and Mick Marjama were married February 3, 2001 in an outdoor setting at the Jacaranda Country Club in Plantation, Florida. They enjoyed a honeymoon in St. Lucia before returning home to Davie, Florida, where Mick is a contractor for a sandblasting company, and Kristen is a nurse practitioner in a family practice office. Jennifer Yaggi'96 and Jim Bates were married in October 2000. They reside in Othello, Washington. Melisa Young '96 received her master's degree in education science fom the University of Dayton in December 2000. She is the kindergarten teacher at Horace Mann in Springfield, Ohio and has recently accepted an associate position with the new Springfield/Wittenberg University Teacher Institute. Joy Beitler '97 received her master of arts degree in biblical counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary in May 2001. She is a member of the Heritage Christian Union Church of Forest, Ohio. Scott Borling '97 received his master of arts degree in medieval studies from Western Michigan University in 2001. He works in the archives and records department for the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Eric Johnson'97 and Johanna Chang'95 were married September 3, 2000 at Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Many Cedarville alumni participated in the wedding. After a honeymoon in Jamaica, the Johnsons made their home in Wheeling, Illinois. They attend Harvest Bible Chapel, where Johanna serves as part of the praise and worship team, and Eric is part of the video production team. Johanna works in the welfare and benefits department at Allstate, and Eric is an underwriting assistant for Zurich North America. Josh '97 and Susan Hunsaker Nelson '97 announce the birth of Jenna Marie on July 4, 2001. Josh is a network technician in the computer services department at Cedarville University, and Susan is staying at home with Jenna in Springfield, Ohio. Proud grandparents are David'72 and Becky Hull Nelson '72. Sam Olsen '97 graduated from East Tennessee State University College of Medicine in May 2001, and his wife, Rachel Wirt Olsen '97, graduated from physical therapist assistant school. They have moved to Roanoke, Virginia, where Sam will be attending the University of Virginia at Roanoke in a residency position in internal medicine. Chris Prediger'97 and his wife, Renee, announce the birth of Bethany Suzanne on May 1, 2001. They reside in Columbus, Ohio. Matt'98 and Marie Lyons Beck '98 are church planting missionaries with Northwest Baptist Home Mission. Matt is an associate pastor for a new work in Port Orchard, Washington. They are praying about starting public services in January 2002. Jill Rynerson Chartrand '98 and her husband, Nathan, announce the birth of CaIli Ashlyn on August 22, 2000. Nathan is a computer programmer with Snyders Drug Stores, and Jill is an adoption social worker with Crossroads Adoption Services. They reside in Shakopee, Minnesota. Paul DeKruyter'98 and Krissy Brown'97 were married April 15, 2000 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Holland, Michigan. They enjoyed a honeymoon on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas before returning home to Holland, where both work for Johnson Controls. Paul is an engineer, and Krissy works in the finance department. Patrick Estepp'98N and his wife, Melanie, announce the birth of Isaiah Patrick on April 18, 2001. Patrick is the assistant men's basketball coach for Cedarville University. The Estepps reside in Jamestown, Ohio. David '98 and Carrie DeKock Jones'98 have relocated to the Los Angeles area, where David is a senior risk analyst for Pinkerton Security & Investigations, and Carrie is a special education teacher for Unified Oak Park school district. David received his master of business administration degree from Wright State University (Ohio)in December 2000. They reside in Oak Park, California. Rob McDole'98 received his master of arts degree in New Testament studies from Columbia International University in Columbia, South Carolina in May 2001. He and his wife, Genny Opperman McDole '98, have two children and continue to serve as full-time boarding school houseparents to international high school students at Ben Lippen School in Columbia. Andrew Shaw '98 received his doctorate of juris degree from The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University in May 2001. Donald Chapin '99 and Laurie Yingling '98 were married November 4, 2000 at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. Many Cedarville alumni participated in the wedding. Donald is the associate pastor at Ridgewood Baptist Church in Wadsworth, Ohio. Laurie is the grants manager at the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton. The Chapins reside in Akron. Keith Cole'99 and his wife, Lisa, announce the births of their two children. Alyssa Denae was born on October 16, 1999, and Ryan Keith was born on July 11, 2001. Keith is a manufacturing engineer for Johnson Controls, and Lisa enjoys staying home with the children. They reside in Holland, Michigan, where they attend Calvary Baptist Church. Kathleen Cramer'99 and Duncan Garcia were married June 29, 2001 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kathleen is a licensed health and life insurance agent for Interactive Medical Systems. They reside in Raleigh. Jennifer Abas Deal'99 and her husband, Aaron, announce the birth of Jenna Moriah on May 8, 2001. Jennifer is a student loan coordinator in the financial aid office at Cedarville University, and Aaron is pursuing a comprehensive Bible degree at CU. Damon McGraw '99 and Angela Miller were married August 12, 2000 at Falls Church Episcopal in Falls Church, Virginia. In May 2001, Damon graduated with honors from Yale University, where he received his master's degree in historical theology. Angela is pursuing a master's degree in religion at Yale. During the 2001- 2002 academic school year, Damon will be a teaching assistant in the philosophy department at Yale. Erin Prentis'99 and Jeff Madok were married February 17, 2001 at Bethany Baptist Church in Clinton Township, Michigan. Many Cedarville alumni participated in the wedding. The couple enjoyed a cruise in the Caribbean and now reside in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Jeff is an athletic trainer at Detroit Medical Center, and Erin is a music teacher at Conner Creek Academy. 2000s Lindsey Borland '00 and Craig Stevenson were married June 15, 2001. They have settled in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Ken Shierman'00 and Heather Maybury'00 were married July 22, 2000. They reside in Edgewood, Maryland. Mark Wyse'00 and Carolyn Welch '01 were married March 24, 2001. Mark is the technical and media director for Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California. Carolyn is pursuing a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy. David Whited '01 and his family live in Springfield, Ohio. His four children honored him on Father's Day, June 17, 2001, by participating in a county contest to celebrate fathers. Three of Dave's children wrote essays and one drew a picture to show how much they value him. The Whiteds were featured in the Springfield News-Sun. gr I Inspire 25