Inspire, Spring 1995

Athletic training, a program previously offered as a minor and in place since 1986, recently became a major at Cedarville. The course requisites and a 1,500 hour internship prepares students to meet requirements for certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association and the American Medical Association's Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation. According to Dr. Evan Hellwig'84N,assistant professor of health and physical education, "Our graduates in athletic training are finding ready employment in sports medicine clinics across the country as well as entrance to graduate school. One is already head athletic trainer at another college." World reknowned pianist Leon Bates performed for the Cedarville College family on Thursday, February 2, 1995,as part of this year's Artist Series. Bates has performed with many of the major U.S.symphonies and is often invited to perform on the major concert stages around the world. Tom Hill'87 and his wife,Christin, have settled in Waco,Texas and worship at Highland Baptist Church. As the assistant track and cross country coach at Baylor University,Tom has also been a compliance coordinator for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).After graduating from Cedarville,Tom led several international teams to eastern Europe with Athletes in Action(AIA).With a regional AIA office in Waco,he continues to pursue this avenue of ministry. Using the facilities at Baylor to host local and state meets on all levels is a tremendous fund-raising opportunity for MA.Athletes in Action also directs the parking at Baylor University football games to raise money for their ministry! An avid track and cross country fan herself,Christin is a nurse in the emergency room at Providence Hospital. She is also seeking her paramedic license. JeffLeach'87completed a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Virginia in 1992.Jeff resides in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he owns and operates two businesses. He also hopes to publish a novel in 1995. Kevin Schleinitz'88 has been promoted to general manager ofChemstation in Columbus,Ohio.He and his wife,Hope,are living in Enon. Jill Wyse'88 has been named deputy director ofthe State and Local Government Commission by Ohio Lieutenant Governor Nancy Hollister. The Commission serves as a liaison between local government officials and agencies across the state ofOhio. Jill has worked at the Commission since 1991. Michelle HinnergardtLamb'89 has completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at Indiana State University. She is currently working at White River Psychology in Indianapolis. Michelle and her husband, Mark'89,live in Greenwood,Indiana. Suzette Ramsey Mossman'89 is the administrator of Cornerstone Christian School in Radcliffe,Iowa.Suzette and her husband,David '88,have settled in Eldora, Iowa. David Stoner,Jr.'89 graduated from the University of Southern Florida with a master's degree in library and information science.David and his wife,Sara (Tilla '91),reside in Seminole,Florida with their son, David Stoner III(1). Sara is a nurse at Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. 90s DennisJohnson'90 is an attorney in Memphis, Tennessee. Steve Lesko'90 is a graduate assistant in the doctoral program at University of Maryland(College Park).He is pursuing a degree in measurement and statistics, planning to research in the area of physical education and sports. A tennis enthusiast,Steve would like to coach tennis at a small university and teach at the college level. During summer 1994,he and another alumnus,Steve Brumbaugh '91,gave tennis lessons at the Troy Country Club in Troy,Ohio. Dino Tsibouris'90 graduated from Capital University Law School in 1994.He is currently in-house counsel for BancOne Corporation in Columbus,Ohio.His wife, Kendra(King'88),is teaching nursing at Capital University and studying to obtain her nurse practitioner certification through The Ohio State University. Chuck Hagy'91 praises God for the opportunity to serve as youth pastor at Trinity Chapel in Akron,Ohio. His wife,Tara(Barenscheer'92),is a public health nurse for the county.The Hagys live in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Tim Alexander'92is a therapist with Child and Adolescent Services in Canton,Ohio. Jonathan Montgomery'92first traveled to Hungary with a Cedarville College missions team in 1992. After one year at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida,Jonathan is now a high school English teacher in a small town in Hungary!He plans to return to Columbia Theological Seminary to earn a master's degree in teaching English as a foreign language. Andrew'92and Lynn Leindecker Rudd -'92 are living in Muskegon,Michigan. Andy is in the second year of his master's degree program at Andrews University in Berrien Springs.In addition to attending graduate school full-time, Andy is the director ofdevelopmentfor Calvary Baptist Academy,gaining experience in fund- raising, advertising,and public relations. Lynn teaches English at the academy,as well as working toward her master's degree at Grand Valley State University. Laura Hollander Sinkonis'92completed her master's degree in special education at Shippensburg University in August 1994. Living in Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania, Laura is teaching upper elementary emotional support in the Harrisburg City Schools. Darcey Brown Hewson'93and her husband,Ryan'94, have relocated from Cincinnati,Ohio to Bethel, Maine. Darcey is a customer service coordinator at the Sunday River Ski Resort, where Ryan is the manager ofstore operations. Beth Irving'93is attending graduate school at Washington University ofSt. Louis, Missouri. Beth plans to obtain a degree in physical therapy. Nathan Misirian'93 will return to the Cedarville College campus on April4to recruit employees for Shepherds Baptist Ministries in Union Grove, Wisconsin. A variety of positions are available not only in working with the physically and mentally challenged, but in business, marketing,and public relations as well. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity,call Nate at414-878-5620. Nathan and his wife,Julie(Buentello'93),live in Union Grove. Sharon Swanson'94 is a program managerfor the Dayton,Ohio branch of Alvis House,a halfway house. Sharon is living in Xenia,Ohio. 10SPRING'95 Renee Beasley'94 has moved to Rochester, Minnesota, where she is a nurse at Mayo Clinic. Matt Cutler'94 is working for State Senator Walter North in Michigan.As communications director, he is responsible for media/public relations and manages the senator's schedule. Matt is thankful to havefound a wonderful church and Christian friends near Okemos, Michigan, where he resides. Carrie Grayson'94enjoys working with thejunior and senior high youth group at Sawyer Highlands Baptist Church in Sawyer,Michigan. Carrie is a manager with Pallet Express. Dan'94 and Heidi Westbeld Neil'94 reside in Blacklick, Ohio.Dan is an office managerfor Continental Printing Inks,and Heidi is a legal assistant for a law firm in Columbus. Timothy Roop'94 was sworn in as a police officer in Xenia,Ohio on February 1, 1995.Tim holds a degree in criminaljustice and enjoys serving the Lord in this capacity. talFT CHRIST Bob KAT vAIRI King'80 and Debbie Allan became one in Christ December 30,1994 in Phoeniz,Arizona. Bob works for the state of Arizona, while Debbie is a technical writer for a communication systems firm. Chad Bresson'86 and Emily Baird celebrated their love December 10, 1994 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dayton,Ohio. After a honeymoon in Florida,the Bressons returned to make their home in Xenia,Ohio.Chad keeps local residents and businesses informed as news director for the Cedarville College CDR Radio Network.Emily is a librarian at the Montgomery County Library. Bonnie Snyder'88 and.Mark Krom were married April 17,1993 and reside in Clinton,New York.Bonnie is an ophthalmic technologist,and Mark is a general contractor. Daniel Watkins'90 and Kathy Sloan'92 werejoined in marriage July 9,1994.The couple settled in Cleves,Ohio after a honeymoon in Myrtle Beach,South Carolina.Daniel is a document control coordinator with FERMCO,and Kathy is a kindergarten teacher at Northern Kentucky Christian School. Annette Peters'91 and Dennis Cawley became one in Christ September 10, 1994.The couple enjoyed a honeymoonin Jackson Hole,Wyoming and have made their home in Easton, Pennsylvania. Annette is a nurse at Lehigh Valley Hospital,and Dennis is employed by Endura Corporation. Anne Sherwood'91 and Garry Leap became one in Christ September 17, 1994 at Calvary Baptist Church in South Bend,Indiana. The couple settled in Mishawaka after a honeymoon in Nashville,Indiana. Anne is an executive secretary for Real Estate Management Corporation and Rental Housing Management Corporation.In March,she will pursue her real estate license. Anne's husband,Gany,is a hair stylist. Stefan Tarapchak'92and Sandi Matson'95N became husband and wife November 12, 1994.The couple was married at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville,Ohio and spent their honeymoon in Cancun,Mexico.Stefan is an accountant with Arthur Andersen in Columbus,Ohio.Sandi is a certified radiological technician. Stephanie Brown'93 and Ryan Linnehan '94 were married June 25, 1994.The Linnehans are living in Ellsworth,Maine. Tim Edsell'93 and Jennifer Lahman'93 celebrated their marriage July 23, 1994 in Richmond,Indiana. After a honeymoon in Prince Edward Island,Canada,the couple settled in Kokomo,Indiana.Tim is a math teacher at Northwestern Junior High School,as well as coach offootball and girls' basketball. Jennifer is an elementary substitute teacher in the area schools. Carlos"Bumper"Hidalgo'93 and Susanne Justice'93 exchanged marriage vows September 3, 1994.The Hidalgos attend Mountainside Bible Chapel near their home in Pottersville, New York.Bumper is employed in the admissions office,and Susanne is in the business office ofthe Word ofLife Bible Institute. John Warnshuis'93and Jeanette Rome'93 became one in Christ December 17, 1994.The couple resides in Clarks Summit,Pennsylvania. Shari Benim'94 and Lieutenant Lee Martin'96N werejoined in Christ November 5,1994 in Greenville, North Carolina. Bill Rodebaugh '89,brother-in-law of the bride, performed the ceremony.The Martins reside in El Paso,Texas, where Lee is stationed at Fort Bliss. Suzanne McGillivray'94 and Brian Amlin were married November 26, 1994. Living in Tipp City,Ohio,Suzanne is substitute teaching, while Brian is a restaurant manager. ilANDAIORK111.11 OF GOD Debbie Blackburn Betts'79 and her husband,Dan'80, rejoice in the birth ofRyan Daniel on September 21, 1994.Ryanjoins two sisters, Amy(11)and Emily(8). Dan is the senior pastor at Evangel Baptist Church in Youngstown,Ohio. Pamela MeKever Nunn'82and her husband,Robert, praise God for the birth ofJohn William on September 8, 1994.Pamela keeps busy at home with John and his sisters, Monica(7)and Jillian (2), while Robert is a computer programmer with Sunbelt Systems.The Nunns worship at Hiawassa Bible Chapel near their home in Orlando,Florida. Brian'83 and Laurie Wagner Blair'83 welcome the arrival ofa son,Elliot Jesse. Brian experienced thejoy of delivering him at home on December 2, 1994. Elliot joins a sister, Gabrielle(3),at home in Cedarville,Ohio. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the Blair family in the unexpected death oftheir son,Nathanael(5),on January 16, 1994. Nathanael died ofcongenital heart failure. Brian is an announcer and operator for the Cedarville College CDR Radio Network,while Laurie is a homemaker. Karen Crawford D'Amico'83and her husband, Louie'84N,celebrate with joy the birth ofJessica Nicole. Jessicajoined Daniel(4)and Kaitelyn(2)in Cincinnati,Ohio on January 23, 1995. June Taylor Howard'83 and her husband,Keith,thank the Lord for Leah Caroline, born April 12, 1994.Leahjoins two sisters, Rachel(5)and Sarah(2).The Howards are living in North Carolina, where Keith is employed at the new regional center for MCI Telecommunications. Tod'84 and Vicki Mangrum Reinhart'85joyfully announce the birth and adoption oftheir second child, Allison Judith. Allison was born prematurely November 21, 1994,but is doing quite well.Shejoins her brother, Nathan (2), at home in Miamisburg,Ohio. Tim'84 and Barbara Taylor Woodard'85 happily welcome Brieanna Jayne,born October 19, 1994. Timmy(6)and Taylor(3)are thrilled with their baby sister, Brie.The Woodards reside in Medford,New Jersey. Bobby'84 and Kendall Herrick Shomo'87 praise God for His gift ofBrian Andrew,born January 10, 1995. The Shomos enjoy another son,Eric Robert(3),and reside in Marshalltown,Iowa. Kirk'84 and Joyce Pyeraft Wesselink'85 are pleased to announce the arrival of Scott Alan on August 2.4, 1994.Sister Julie(5)loves kindergarten, while Brenda(3)remains at home to hap with the new arrival. The Wesselinks serve with Baptist Church Planters in Rio Rancho,New Mexico. Eileen Kirby Clemens'85 and her husband,Greg'86, celebrate the birth of Wyatt Gregory on August 18, 1994.He was welcomed home by a brother, Kirby Scott (3).The Clemens live in Mansfield,Ohio. Mike'85 and Laura Hartsough Edwards'87 share their happiness in the birth of Abigail Grace on January 10, 1995. Abigail and her sister, Ellie(3),keep Laura busy at home,While Mike is the director of education/marketing for the Consumer Credit Counseling Service. Mike enjoys educating the public on finances and has been on local television and radio news giving advice. Mike and Laura are also thankful for the opportunity to team teach a third and fourth grade Sunday School class in their local church. Karen Simpson Heath'85 and her husband,Kevin, rejoice in the birth ofa daughter,Mary Glenn. Mia joined her parents and a brother,Pete(2),on November 27, 1994. Kevin is assistant professor of English at Cedarville College.