Inspire, Spring 2005

Inspire 33 Many times alumni find out just how small this world really is when they “coincidentally” meet up with other alumni and find encouragement and assistance. For example, Air Force 2nd Lt. Francis Saul ’02 and Major Mike Baker ’93 became friends during Frank’s junior year at CU. Mike, a pilot at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, was instrumental in helping Frank attend Officer Training School and pilot training in Mike’s unit. When Frank graduated from Officer Training School, it was Mike who commissioned him. The two have become good friends, and Frank finds that his career path mirrors that of Mike’s. An additional example is that of Erica Linafelter ’03 . When Erica was hired to teach third grade in the Adams 12 Public School system in North Denver, Colorado, she was placed in the school’s mentoring program, which links first-year teachers with more experienced ones. As it turns out, Erica was paired with veteran teacher Beth Boomgarden Jacobson ’81 ! You never know where and how you may meet a fellow Cedarville grad! Alumni Helping Alumni Anna is a registered nurse at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Brent Frazier ’03 and Noelle Madsen ’03 were married on June 5, 2004 in Parkertown, New Jersey. Brent works as a mechanical engineer for Alpine Engineered Products, and Noelle serves as a church secretary and substitute teacher. They reside in Dow, Illinois. Ben Johnson ’03 and Sandy Wilhelm ’03 were married April 3, 2004 at the Argos Bible Church in Argos, Indiana. Several Cedarville alumni participated in and attended the wedding. After a honeymoon to St. Lucia, the couple returned to their home in Lakeland, Florida. Ben is an athletic trainer with Highland Orthopedic Clinic. Sandy works in the housing office at Southeastern College while pursuing her graduate degree in communication. Mark Kirby ’03 and Jessica Sarver ’04 were married June 12, 2004 in Hudsonville, Michigan. Mark is an engineer for Weeks Marine, Inc., and Jessica is a nurse at Children’s Hospital. They reside in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brittany Waggoner ’03 has designed an inspirational jewelry item for Dickson’s/Cross Gifts. According to the product Web site, the Reunion Heart Necklace “features a sterling silver heart with a missing piece in the shape of a teardrop. The missing piece symbolizes the heartfelt loss of a loved one and the promise of that piece being restored one day when we are reunited in heaven.” The necklace has the second highest sales rate in the company’s gift line. Brittany is an English and creative writing teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kristin Flynn ’04 serves with Surfing the Nations Foundation in Hawaii. In February, Kristin was part of a team that was sent to Sri Lanka to help rebuild homes and participate in relief work. For more information about the Surfing the Nations missions organization or to give physical or financial support, e-mail Kristin at Kristin@surfingthenations.com . Dana Hook ’04 and Jakob Stuber were married June 19, 2004 in Tremont, Illinois. They are currently living in Branson, Missouri while Jakob finishes his last year at the College of the Ozarks. Dana is a sales associate at Bath and Body Works and a part-time waitress. The Stubers plan to move back to Illinois this summer, where Jakob will work for Caterpillar. Karee Shev ’04 and Brandon Brown ’05 were married May 22, 2004. They spent several days in New York City and then embarked on a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon. They now reside in Cedarville, Ohio, where Karee is a secretary in the summer school office at Cedarville University. Brandon will graduate from Cedarville in May with a degree in international studies. Joe Knable ’05 has seen his book, Sex and The Single Guy: Winning Your Battle for Purity , released by Moody Publishers. In Memory Of We extend our condolences to the families and friends of these dear loved ones. Marguerite Spracklen Craig ’27 went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2004. Bernice Bryant Roberts ’32 went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2004 in Springfield, Ohio. For several years of her life, Bernice had been an elementary school teacher. She was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Springfield, Ohio, where she had been a Sunday school teacher many years. Martha Bryant Cooper ’38 went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2004 in Yellow Springs, Ohio.