Inspire, Spring 1997

Matt Gilson'93is a systems service analyst at Columbus Life Insurance Company,a subsidiary of Western-Southern Life,in Cincinnati,Ohio. Steve Holden'93 graduated from the University of Tulsa law school in May 1996.He is practicing law in Tulsa,Oklahoma,where he lives with his wife, Michelle,and their son,Hunter. Robyn St.John Miller'93and her husband,Ron, reside in Upper Sandusky,Ohio.Robyn passed the Series7broker's license exam in November 1994 and is currently working in new accounts at the Commercial Savings Bank in Upper Sandusky.Ron is a buyer/subcontract administrator for the OHM Corporation in Findlay,Ohio. Melody Curtis'94 has moved into a new position with the Cedarville College Centennial Library staff. She is now a reader services technical assistant, providing technical and software support, which includes development and training for multi-format communication and educational tools for the library user education program and reference services. Melody lives in Cedarville and attends Emmanuel Baptist Church in Xenia,where she is actively involved with the youth group. Steve Jenks'94 is associate pastor ofFellowship Baptist Church in Racine,Wisconsin. His responsibilities include the areas ofdeveloping corporate worship ministry,overseeing Christian education and missions,and working with thejunior- and senior-high ministry. Brad Ooms'94N is an agent with Preferred Risk Insurance. He and his wife,Tricia,reside in Normal, Illinois. Stephen'94N and Deana Stephen Stone'93have both joined the Cedarville College staff. Stephen serves as a public safety officer, and Deana is the office assistant in the library's audio/visual services department. Laura'Fuorinsky'94 works in the public relations department ofChoice Hotels International,the second largest hotel franchise in the world.She writes training manuals,as well as press releases on personnel promotions,grand openings,and special packages. Laura also edits a monthly newsletter for her church. Devon Berry'95 is studying in the Ph.D. program at Case Western Reserve University School of Nursing.He has begun work as a family nurse practitioner. He continues to work toward the field of medical missions. This summer,Devon anticipates doing research overseas as a nurse practitioner. Melinda Siert'95 is pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University ofWisconsin-Milwaukee. She also works part-time as an emergency medical technician(EMT)for a local rescue squad and at a hospital as an emergency room technician.She was recently engaged and is planning a wedding for 1998. Tara Wagenaar'95 has earned a master's degree in trumpet performance from Georgia State University in Atlanta. She resides in Jonesboro,Georgia and is teaching in the public school system. Amy DeWitt'96 is in her first year teaching kindergarten atTemple Christian School in Lynchburg, Virginia. Chad Eder'96 hasjoined the office ofPiper Jaffray Inc.,a Minneapolis- based investmentfirm,as an investment executive.Chad and his wife,Becky(Seguin'94),reside in Kennewick,Washington.Becky has taken a position putting government manuals on the Internet for Battelle Northwest Laboratories.The Eders are enjoying the newest member oftheir family,a cocker spaniel puppy named Dexter. Peter Fiveland'96 is employed at Salem Media Corporation ofNew York which operates WMCA/New York and WWDJ/Hackensack,New Jersey. He performs board operator/announcer duties in addition to his production work for WMCA. Keith Shubert'67 and Jeannette Entz united their lives May 18, 1996 in Omaha,Nebraska.The Shuberts enjoyed a honeymoon in Hawaii,then returned to Dallas,Texas, where they have made their home. Keith and Jeannette both work with Campus Crusade for Christ. Keith is also working toward his Ph.D. at Dallas Theological Seminary. Anne Gordon'89 and Skip Kane were united in Christ October 12, 1996.They enjoyed a honeymoon in Cape Cod,Maine,then made their home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Anne is a telemetry nurse at Jeanes Hospital, while Skip is a detective in major crime for the Philadelphia Police Department. Melinda Brandenburg'90 and David Stinger were wed October 12, 1996 at Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield,Ohio. Melinda is an administrative secretary for Norwest Mortgage,Inc. David is the bakery manager for Big Bear in Springfield, Ohio, where they live. Susan Nicholson'92 and Morgan Houser were united as one in Christ May 4, 1996 in Cresaptown, Maryland. They have made their home in Anchorage,Alaska, where both Susan and Morgan are home health nurses. Michael Ortlieb '92 wed his wife, Crystal, October 21, 1995.They reside in Derry,New Hampshire. Mark Combs'93and Carrie Miller'93N became one October 5, 1996 in Mishawaka,Indiana. Mark is employed by Interior Specialties, while Carrie works for Baker Concrete Construction.They live in Beavercreek, Ohio. 10SPRING'97 Julie Rutt'93 and Nathan Lamb exchanged wedding vows July 20, 1996. Julie is a high school math teacher at Mt. Calvary Christian School. They reside in Elizabethtown,Pennsylvania. Kenneth Vanderwest'93 and his wife,Rhonda, celebrated their union September 21, 1996. Kenneth graduated from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in May 1996.The Vanderwests have made their home in Muskegon,Michigan. Carmen Bower'94 and Jim Farrand were joined in marriage July 27, 1996 at Far Hills Baptist Church in Dayton,Ohio.Jim is superintendent of the recycling plant at Appleton Papers. Carmen teaches elementary music at Mad River Local Schools.They reside in Centerville, Ohio. Todd Carter'94 and Kari Beres'96 were married June 15, 1996 in Huber Heights,Ohio.They went to Mexico for their honeymoon. Todd is a reporter/anchor at TV44 in Lima,Ohio. Kari is a third grade teacher in Sidney, Ohio, where they reside. Karl Cooper'94 and Jennifer Wilfert'95 united their hearts in marriage in May 1996.The Coopers reside in Telford,Pennsylvania. Nathan Elmore'94 and Arnie Hapeman'96 were joined together October 26, 1996 at Grace Bible Church in Dunmore,Pennsylvania. Nathan is attending Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield,Illinois. They have made their home in Waukegon,Illinois. Debbie Koch'94 and Chris Glosson were united as one in Christ July 27, 1996.The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in Nantucket. Debbie teaches second grade at a public school in Leesburg, Virginia, where they live. Will Dodson '95 and Tammy Wittkamper'94 began their lives as one November 30, 1996 at Elmbrook Church in Milwaukee,Wisconsin. After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas,the couple returned to their home in Burlington, Wisconsin. Will and Tammy work at Heritage Christian Schools. Will is assistant to the superintendent and the varsity baseball coach.Tammy teachesjunior high math and is the yearbook advisor. Kevin Conkel'95 and Jennifer Zenner'95 were joined together in marriage July 13, 1996 in Grand Ledge,Michigan.The Conkels have made their home in Wyoming,Michigan. Darin Gall'95 and Brook Lea Patterson exchanged wedding vows October 14, 1995 in Indian Mills, New Jersey. They enjoyed a honeymoon in Bermuda,then returned to Marlton, New Jersey, where they have made their home.Darin is a charge nurse at a rehabilitation facility, and Brook is an assistant manager for Eddie Bauer. Brian Sennett'95 and Kristine Thorsen'95 were married July 22, 1995.The Sennetts went to Disney World for their honeymoon.They reside in Lynchburg, Virginia, where Brian is the head athletic trainer for the men's basketball team at Liberty University. John Wambold'95 and Dawn Allen'96 were united in marriage October 5,1996 in Cedarville, Ohio.John is an income tax account analyst for the city of West Carrollton. They reside in Bellbrook,Ohio. Brenda Mattke'96 and Dan Rabideau were united in Christ October 12, 1996.They enjoyed a honeymoon in Florida,then returned to Menomee Falls, Wisconsin, where they have made their home.Brenda is a nurse,and Dan works for Zenith. Bryan Jefferies'96 and Amy Hoop'96 shared their love in Christ June 9, 1996 in Findlay, Ohio.They spent their honeymoon in Dahlonega,Georgia, then settled in South Bend,Indiana. Bryan is a medical student at Notre Dame,and Amy is a nurse at Memorial Hospital. Brian Orme'96 and Jenna Crowe'96 made their lives one November 2, 1996.The Ormes have made their home in Scottsdale,Arizona. Mark Otto'96 and Caron Hartkop exchanged wedding vows December 16, 1996 in Medina,Ohio.They have settled in Hilliard,Ohio, while Caron finishes her senior year at Cedarville College. Jenmfer Timblin'96 and Joachim Klotz were united in marriage October 26,1996.The couple enjoyed a honeymoon on the Canary Islands. Joachim is an intern pastor, and Jennifer began teaching in February. They reside in Lemgo, Germany. WINDIWORK OF GOD Tammy Smiley Czyzewski'81 and her husband,Bill, are grateful to the Lord for their precious son Jonathan, born September 9, 1994. Jonathan is known as the "prayed baby" because of the prayers that went up on his behalf during Tammy's difficult pregnancy.Tammy is the coordinator of nursing and patient education at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio. Bill is employed as an engineer.They reside in Centerville, Ohio. Eric'82 and Marsha Peterson Kindig'84 praise God for the safe arrival ofJohn Wayne on July 17, 1996. John joins his family in Sidney,Ohio.Eric is self-employed in aviation, and Marsha is a nurse. Kimberly Holliday Sharp'82 and her husband,David,are thankful for their daughter, Marilyn Senga Sutherland, born September 25, 1996. Marilyn joins her family in the United Kingdom. Philip Cockrell'83 and his wife, Rachel,announce the addition of Lee Edward on December 30, 1996. Leejoined his family at home in Irmo,South Carolina. Ann Berger Vogel'84 and her husband,Ken,joyfully welcomed Mitchell Jay into their family November 8, 1996.Lauren(3)welcomed her brother home in Morrison,Illinois. Glen'85 and Susan VanDommelen Brown'88 praise God for His gift of Matthew Stewart on January 1, 1997. Matthew was welcomed home by Caleb(5),Josiah(3),and Noah(2)in Columbus, Ohio.Glen works for United Stationers in Columbus. Rick Herrington'85 and his wife,Jane,announce the birth ofJoshua Adam on February 26,1996. Joshua was welcomed home by Amanda(1)in Hastings, Nebraska. Rick works as a purchasing agent and storeroom manager at Hastings Utilities. Jeff Lyle'85 and his wife, Julie, welcome their first daughter, Rachel Marie,on November 27, 1996. Racheljoins mom and dad at home in Davenport, Iowa. Teena Shupert Sanders'85 and her husband,David, are filled with thankfulness for their daughter Hallie Elen, born December 28, 1996.The Sanders reside in Dayton,Ohio.Teena is assistant professor of nursing at Cedarville College. Suzanne Laub Bethard'86 and her husband,Chris, praise God for the birth of their son,Timothy Christopher on August 1, 1996.Timothy was born seven weeks premature,due to the fact that Suzanne was diagnosed with severe toxemia. Both mother and baby are doing fine. Suzanne stays at home with Timothy, while Chris is a physical therapist and athletic trainer. Deborah Schonfeld Ascari'87 and her husband, Dino,are pleased to announce the addition of Michael Christopher to their family on December 5, 1996. Michaeljoins step-sisters ICristy(15)and Dina(11)at home in Melville,New York. Philip Hohulin'87 and his wife, Jennifer, are delighted to share the arrival of Nathan Knight on October 19, 1996. Nathan joins his family at home in Duluth,Georgia. Phil is the assistant pastor at their church. Sue Jones LaBonte'87 and her husband,Allen,joyfully celebrate the addition of Emily Sarah on December 4, 1996.Emily was welcomed home by brothers Nicholas(6),Zachary(4), and Jesse(2).The family lives in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where Allen is an aircraft maintenance technician,and Sue home-educates their children. Seth'87N and Mona Webel Pickering'91 praise the Lord for the birth oftheir first child, Grace Eleanor, born September 14, 1996. Gracejoins mom and dad at home in Cannel,Indiana. Mona stays home with Grace,and Seth is a senior account manager with Vanstar,Inc. Larry'87and Susan Lafferty Reeder'87 are happy to announce the birth oftheir son,Andrew William. Born October 24, 1996,he was welcomed home by Larry(3)and Leah(1)in Hubertus, Wisconsin. Pamela Swanson Song'87 and her husband,Stuart, have been blessed by the birth of Rachel Suzanne born December 8, 1996. Rachel joins her sister Stephanie(3)at home in Roanoke,Virginia. Linda Lons Stallard'87 and her husband,David,announce the birth of their daughter Rachel Lons,born November 30, 1996. Rachel joins a brother, Derrick(1), at home in Seville, Ohio. Linda Shaffer Woodhouse'87 and her husband,Jeff, welcome a son,Nicholas Andrew,on December 26, 1995. Nathan(5)and Kimberly(3)welcomed Nicholas home in Indianapolis,Indiana. Derek'88 and Tammy Jenkins Hughes'89 announce the birth of Conner Jack on November 26, 1996. Connerjoins his family at home in Pacific Palisades, California. Derek is the pastor of student ministries at Calvary Church ofPacific Palisades, while Tammy cares for Conner and works from home as a marketing consultant. Steve Moyer'88 and his wife, Marge,are pleased to share theirjoy in the arrival of Greta Lynn on October 27, 1996. Gretajoins sister Megan(2)at home in Souderton,Pennsylvania. Steve graduated from Temple University in 1996 with an M.B.A.in accounting and is employed as a senior cost accountant by the PQ Corporation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Timothy'88 and Linda Eberly Page'88 are grateful for a son,Luke Eberly,born November 17, 1996. Luke was welcomed home by his sister Lexi(3).The Pages