Inspire, Fall/Winter 2009

a lumnotes 36 FALL/WINTER 2009 Gillian (Mocas) Nance ’04 and her husband, William, announce the births of their two children: Marissa Louise on March 14, 2007, and Isaiah Robert on September 16, 2008. Wayne Fannon ’05 and Emily Kurtz were married on June 20, 2009. Wayne works as an electrical engineer in Ashland, Ohio. Emily works as a middle school intervention specialist and is completing her master’s degree at Malone University. They live in Smithville, Ohio. Chris ’05 and Elizabeth (Dudick) Hamm ’04 announce the birth of Tessa Rose, born on December 11, 2008, and welcomed home by Heather Joan (1). The family resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Matt Reno ’05 and Marcee Hart ’05 were married on July 30, 2005. They reside in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where Matt is a youth pastor at Calvary Baptist Church. Marcee is a stay-at-home mother. Titus William joined their family on September 5, 2009. Stuart II ’05 and Hannah (Ballou) Sheldon ’04 announce the birth of Stuart Nils Sheldon III on January 24, 2009. They live in Saint Paris, Ohio, where Stuart is a design engineer for KTH Parts Industries and works with Honda to design new vehicles. Hannah worked as an electrical engineer and is now a full-time mom. Greg ’05 and Rachel (Marley) Vruggink ’05 announce the birth of Abigail Hope. She was born on February 3, 2009, and joined her brother, Christian (18 months). Greg is the youth director at Dayton Chinese Christian Church in Ohio, and Rachel enjoys staying at home with their children. recent events August 23 — Colorado Chapter Event Faith Day with the Colorado Rockies was a great event for more than 100 alumni and guests. The Rockies won, and MercyMe provided a post-game concert. August 28 — Boston Chapter Event The home of Doug and Julie (Buckley) Macrae ’93 is always a favorite for alumni gatherings. Many of the guests were prospective students who enjoyed hearing from Dr. Bill Brown. September 5 — Indianapolis Chapter Event Fifty alumni and guests joined a group of current students for a concert at Marsh Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana. Many stayed for the great fireworks show afterward.