Inspire, Spring 2009

a lumnotes Cedarville University 39 If you would like to contact a friend highlighted in this section, please contact alumni@cedarville.edu . We’d be glad to put you in touch. Designing Spaces Many people like do-it-yourself projects — they are usually cheaper and allow you to have ultimate control over the end result. Jeremy Frank ’00 and Joshua Hynes ’03 jumped on the do-it-yourself bandwagon by helping create www.DesignMyRoom.com, an interactive website that allows users to design their home decorating projects online and share those designs with others. As a designer on the project, Joshua played key roles in pre-production, establishing user workflow and helping create proofs of concept for an interactive design board. Jeremy, the lead front-end web designer/developer, contributed to the build-out. They both work for andCulture, a full-service marketing agency in Pennsylvania. “Cedarville laid a good foundation for starting out in the web/interactive field,” said Jeremy, who majored in multimedia technologies. “And a summer internship my junior year allowed me to experience work in the real world.” Joshua, who also has a degree in multimedia technologies, believes his years at the University taught him the importance of being a lifelong student. “If you stand still in your profession, thinking that somehow the instruction you received for four years of your life is going to be enough, you’re going to be passed by,” he said. Since December 2007, www.DesignMyRoom.com has received more than one million visits and has gained more than 10,000 registered users. It has won multiple awards, including ad:tech’s 2008 Best User-Defined Experience Award, as well as placing as a finalist in the 2008 South by Southwest Festival’s business website category. Jeremy and his wife, Naomi (Kinney) ’01, have two children, Leala (5) and Jadon (3). Joshua is married to Cassie (Weaver) ’04. You may contact Jeremy at jfrank@andculture.com and Joshua at jhynes@andculture.com . alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight alumni spotlight Dennis John Pearce ’66 entered the presence of the Lord on October 22, 2008, in Stanwood, Washington, after battling cancer. Dennis worked as an accountant before retiring in 2008, having served in his most recent position for 36 years. He was involved in leadership positions at his church and played an integral role in community organizations and activities. He leaves behind his wife, Judith (Dadisman) ’64 ; three sons, Jeffrey, Timothy, and James; and nine grandchildren. Wyman Ritchie ’77 passed away on October 31, 2008, at his home in Dalton, Pennsylvania. He attended Dallas Theological Seminary, served as a pastor for almost 50 years, and loved preaching God’s Word. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mona; four children, Mona, Nancy ’74 , Patty Stormont ’76 , and Timothy; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Stefan Tarapchak ’92 went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2008, at his home in Hilliard, Ohio, after a 17-month battle with cancer. Stefan worked for Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus where he was the business manager for the radiology department. He was an active member in his local church and a dedicated father whose love for life and the Lord was passed on to his children. He leaves behind a wife, Sandi (Matson) ’95 , and three children, Derek (9), Justin (6), and Carley (3). To help the kids remember their dad, Sandi is asking those who knew Stefan to e-mail memories of him to sandi@tarapchak.com . Kaedra (Moll) Ducuron ’96 passed away on January 4, 2009, of an unexpected heart malfunction. After graduating from Cedarville, she worked as a nurse and enjoyed caring for the sick and hurting, most recently in Long Beach, California. She is survived by her husband, Pablo, and two children, Sophia (4) and Alex (2). Correction In the fall/winter 2008 issue of Inspire (page 38), the spouses of Dick Walker’s children were not included. Tricia ’96 is married to Greg Clark. Scott ’00 is married to Valerie (Wubbena) ’02, and the couple has one daughter, Ainsley. Send your updates by visiting www.cedarville.edu/alumni or by e-mailing alumni@cedarville.edu . You can also send them to Alumni Relations, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314. For guidelines, visit www.cedarville.edu/inspire .