Inspire, Fall/Winter 2008

a lumnotes 30 fall/winter 2008 Diane (DeNicola) Orlofsky ’78 is a professor of music at Troy University (Alabama) and directs several university vocal groups. Under her leadership, the concert chorale toured the region and performed at the Alabama State Capitol and the Alabama Music Educators Association conference. Diane lives in Troy with her husband, Mike, and two daughters, Anna (14) and Lizzie (11). Mike is the director of creative writing at Troy University and a professor of English. 1980s Brian “Hoosier” Riggs ’80 was promoted to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He has served as a medical service corps officer for 20 years, currently as chief in the education and utilization branch at the Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. His career includes an assignment to Kunsan Air Base in Korea and deployment during Operation Desert Shield in 1990. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife, Beth (Namy) ’81 , and three daughters, Ashley, Bethany, and Lauren. Tom Ahlgrim ’82 is a recruiter for SCORE International, organizing short-term missions trips to Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Tim Graham ’82 recently received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for math and science teachers. Kevin Brueilly ’84 earned his doctorate in education from Texas Tech University. He and his wife, Jennifer (Stork) ’84 , have two daughters, Alexis (9) and Madison (5). They live in New Orleans, where Kevin serves on the faculty at Louisiana State University’s doctor of physical therapy program and Jennifer teaches at a Christian school. Robert Entwistle ’84 joined the pastoral staff at Grace Baptist Church in Hudson, Massachusetts. He oversees the children’s ministry with a focus on local outreach, team development, and family enrichment. He and his wife, Caron, have four children, Tiffany (15), Jordan (13), Jared (8), and Zackary (6). Colin ’85 and Dianne (Noggle) Lord ’88 announce the birth of Joshua David on April 10, 2006. He joins his siblings, Maria, Colin, Jonathan, Natasha, Benjamin, and Isaac. Colin and Dianne teach missionary kids with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Kelly Helmick ’87 received her doctorate in education from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, in May 2008. She has been a middle school assistant principal for eight years after teaching for 12 years. July 22 — Virginia Beach, Virginia More than 40 alumni and their families gathered on the campus of Regent University to enjoy a barbeque dinner. July 17 — Columbus Chapter Event Soccer fans unite! Alumni networked and fellowshipped before the Columbus Crew game and enjoyed refreshments in the hospitality tent. The game was exciting but ended with a 3–3 tie. recent events July 17 — Orlando Chapter Event Alumni enjoyed a performance by Cedarville’s traveling drama team, the Lifeline Players, and fellowshipped over dessert afterward.