Inspire, Fall 2005

Craig ’97 and Kathy Peterson Perry ’97 announce the birth of Hannah Nicole on April 13, 2005. Her sister, Karisa (2), awaited her arrival in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Craig is the pastor of family ministries at Forest Hills Baptist Church, and Kathy stays at home with the girls. Amanda Foote ’98 and Chad Lindke were married January 8, 2005 at Crossroads Bible Church in Bellevue, Washington. After a honeymoon in San Diego, California, the couple returned home to Syracuse, New York. Chad is a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin, and Amanda is finishing up a graduate degree in the neuroscience and physiology program at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Josh ’98 and Michelle Bolt Halulko ’98 announce the births of their two children. Hannah Michelle was born November 19, 2003, and Emmelyn Joy was born October 10, 2004. Josh teaches at the International Academy of Design and Technology at Chicago, and Michelle is a homemaker. Heather Murdoch ’98 has received her master of science degree in college student personnel administration from Illinois State University. She is the residence coordinator at Florida State University and resides in Tallahassee, Florida. Dan ’98 and Angela Lenhart Parlin ’98 announce the birth of Ryder Douglas on October 28, 2004. Big brother Jace David (1) welcomed him home in Apex, North Carolina. Dan manages several Budget Blinds franchises, and Angela helps him part-time but mostly stays at home with the boys. Jessica Angelone Sills ’98 and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of Cole Jacob. He was born January 26, 2005 and was welcomed home by his big sister, Katie (2), in West Chester, Ohio. Jeff teaches English at Amelia High School, and Jessica is a third grade teacher at Heritage Elementary. Benjamin Wilson ’98 and his wife, Julia, announce the birth of Ada M Wilson on April 24, 2004, named in memory of Adam Wilson ’95 . The family currently resides in White River Junction, Vermont. Kris Boyes ’99 and Eric Radcliff were married July 3, 2004 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hartsville, South Carolina. They had both been teachers in Okinawa, Japan. After a honeymoon in Cancún, Mexico, they made their home in Lynchburg, Virginia, where they are both pursuing master’s degrees at Liberty University. Eric is a resident director, and Kris is a part-time nanny. Matt ’94 and Holly Vantil Mitchell ’96 announce the birth of Grace Elizabeth on January 25, 2005. They reside near Fort Wayne, Indiana. Melinda Bradley ’95 and Bob Hightower were married January 8, 2005 at Bethesda Baptist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana. Several Cedarville graduates were in attendance. After a honeymoon trip to Jamaica, the couple returned to their home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob is a computer/ software engineer, and Melinda is a marketing analyst. Scott ’95 and Christine Fischbacher Hayden ’93 announce the birth of Clarisse Emilia Jaclynn on May 16, 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand. Her sisters, Krista (3) and Alizabeth (1), welcomed her home. Brian Nelson ’95 works with Amanda Prusha Young ’01 on an all-Cedarville morning show team at WJQK-FM in Zeeland, Michigan. Brian resides in Holland, Michigan. Chris Ann Terry Schultz ’95 and her husband, Ralph, appreciate the prayers of friends and family during the miscarriage of their second child in April. Noah ’96 and Renee Cunningham Buehner ’97 announce the birth of Nolan David on August 19, 2004. He joins his brother, Jonah (4), at home in New Milford, Connecticut. Noah is the children’s pastor at Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, and Renee enjoys staying at home with the boys. Steve ’96 and Carrie Beaty Burdette ’95 announce the birth of Hadleigh Danielle on January 26, 2005. Her sister, Rylanne (4), and brother, Payton (2), welcomed her home. Steve is an infectious diseases physician at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton and the medical director of infectious diseases for Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio. He also holds the academic title of assistant professor of medicine, division of infectious diseases, at Wright State University. Carrie enjoys staying at home with the kids. Kristen Houlihan Marjama ’96 and her husband, Mick, announce the birth of identical twin girls, Ashlyn Rachel and Brooke Lauren, on November 16, 2004. Mick runs a sandblasting company, and Kristen stays home with the girls in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Chad McFadden ’97 and his wife, Sandy, announce the birth of Ian Micheil. He was born March 12, 2005 and was welcomed home by his sister, Adrianna (2). Chad teaches junior high and senior high Bible at Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy in Michigan. Sandy enjoys being a stay-at-home wife and mom. 30 Fall 2005 Brian ’99 and Andrea Osterc Caldwell ’98 announce the birth of Noah Daniel on December 3, 2004. Brian is a physician assistant in cardiothoracic surgery at MedCentral Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio. After six years of teaching high school math, Andrea is enjoying staying at home with Noah. James ’99 and Megan Ruoss Clark ’00 announce the birth of Noelle Lynn on December 25, 2004. She was welcomed home by her big sister, Caroline, in Reading, Pennsylvania. James is a learning specialist for Wachovia Bank, and Megan is a part-time registered nurse. Jessica Black Hicks ’99 and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of their twin boys, Colby Parker and Caleb Ashton, on March 12, 2005. Their sister, Payton Taylor (2), welcomed them home in Ellsworth, Maine. Allison Justice Thompson ’99 and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Ezekiel Dean on August 5, 2004. His sister, Angelina (2), awaited his arrival in Noblesville, Indiana. Chris is Questions to Your Answers Justin Tubbs ’02 has teamed up with Tom Osypian ’02 and a third partner to launch a unique faith-based T-shirt line called “Simple Letter.” This online Christian clothing store has been open since May 2003 at www.simpleletter.com . Justin stated that the goal for starting this business was to provide “questions to your answers.” He explained, “We, as Christians, are commanded to have answers ready about our faith for anyone/everyone who asks. Once we know the answers to our faith, we then are ready to handle questions. Our shirts happen to be one way (of many) to start up conversations over questions, which can lead to real interaction and conversation around the person and work of Christ.” Examples of some of the shirts’ cryptic messages are “White Horse Come Soon,” “Lion of Judah,” and “In Joy.” Included on the Simple Letter Web site is a section called “QCulture” (relating to their question and answer theme). There visitors can submit popular culture reviews and articles on movies, books, music, and perspectives on life. This growing site community has become an integral part of the mission of Simple Letter. Justin and Tom both live and work in Dayton, Ohio. They can be reached at service@simpleletter.com or 937-684-8346.