Inspire, Summer 1995

Thirteen alumni, all of whom serve with mission agencies,joined Director of Alumni Relations Jane Adams Smith '84 for breakfast in the President's Dining Room on March 23. These alumni returned to campus for Missions Emphasis Week during spring quarter and were available to talk with students concerning missions opportunities. The Good News Scholarship, provided anonymously by a Cedarville alumnus, is designed to assist students who intend to continue their education in seminary and prepare for full- time Christian vocation. This year's recipient, David Mullins, is a senior from Franklin, Pennsylvania. David is active as a youth leader at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Xenia, Ohio. He has also led a ministry team to the Yellow Springs Riding Center for the mentally and physically challenged. David shares,"Praise God for the gifts, blessings, and opportunities to serve that He has given me." This scholarship helps to satisfy an urgent financial need for David. 50s Richard Johnson'59 has retired from his position as pastor ofTemple Baptist Church in Lincoln,Nebraska. Richard is active in pulpit supply while he and his wife, Beverly, wait on the Lord for future ministry. 60s Tom Evans'69 is boys' head basketball coach at DeGraff Riverside High School in DeGraff,Ohio and finished with a 20-0 record in regular season.He was named WCOC League Coach ofthe Year,Southwest District Coach ofthe Year,and shared Division IV State Coach ofthe Year with another honoree.Congratulations, Tom,on an outstanding season! 70s Becky Wood'71 is supervisor of maternity ministries for Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries in Valparaiso,Indiana. Charlie Williams'72and his wife,Donna(Ringham '73),have settled in Lincoln, Nebraska.In February 1995, Charlie shared a Bible devotional with the Cedarville College track and field team as they competed in the NAIA Indoor National Championship in Lincoln. Judy Johnson'73is living in Delaware,Ohio,having completed her first year as a full-time student at the Methodist Theological School.She is pursuing a master oftheological studies degree with a concentration in church history. Judy served in the Cedarville College library for fourteen years. Pamela Williams'74is director ofthe quality management office ofthe U.S.Transportation Command, as well as quality advisor to its commander in chief.She scans the Internet weekly,collecting and evaluating suggestions on how to make government work better. Pam is also working on a doctorate in education at Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh,Indiana. Don Myers'76 has been appointed vice president of manufacturing for Landoll's, publisher and printer offine children's books. Hejoined the company in 1992 as plant manager,directing their recovery from a fire. Don and his wife,Jean,reside in Hayesville,Ohio with their four children—Ariana,David,Donny,and Mary. Cecil Sagraves'76 and his wife,Eileen,have moved to Newport News,Virginia. Cecil will serve as pastor of Beechwood Baptist Church. Wes'77 and Marilyn White Johnson'77live in Apple Valley, Minnesota with their three children—Kara(13), Andrew(10),and Jeff(8). Wes is a semi-independent contract programmer,solving puzzles and delving into mysteries in computer logic. Since 1991,Marilyn has run C&M Service Evaluations,acompany used by retail managers to evaluate the quality oftheir sales approach and customer service. Debbie Gidley Shirey'77 and her husband,Carl'84N, reside in Fort Wayne,Indiana and have three sons— Christopher, Matthew,and Steven. Carl is employed by ITT'Research Institute and has traveled to Saudi Arabia numerous times to provide computer assistance. Chris Rees Howard'78N completed her undergraduate degree from Antioch University in 1994. Chris is looking forward to pursuing a master's degree in educational psychology from Miami University in Oxford,Ohio.She and her husband,Pat'80,reside in Hamilton with their four children—Jamie(15),Gabrielle(11),Caitlyn(7), and Joe(5). Ben Belleman'79 was honored as"Coach ofthe Year" in high school soccer for the state ofOhio.In a newspaper article Ben shared,"My college coach,John McGillivray['70]taught me to control my emotions in a game so as to represent Christ better and to be a more focused player."In addition to being soccer coach,Ben is the athletic director for Cuyahoga Valley Christian School in Stow,Ohio. Craig Miller'79joined Myron Youngman'76 and well-known speaker and author Edith Schaeffer on a trip to China in May 1995. While on this trip, they sought to open ministry opportunities and begin laying afoundation for introducing some ofthe Schaeffers' books to China. The Kaifa Group,Inc.,led by Myron Youngman, sponsored the trip and arranged for Mrs.Edith Schaeffer to discuss opportunities for future cooperation with officials ofone ofthe few university philosophy and religion departments in China. Craig pastors Faith Community Church in Santa Clarita, California and serves on the board oftrustees for Kaifa.For more information on The Kaifa Group,contact Myron Youngman at P.O.Box 288,Cedarville,Ohio 45314. 80s Sandra Roth Dreibelbis'80 is group vice president of marketing and communications for the Greenville Chamber ofCommerce in Greenville,South Carolina. Her husband,John,is an electrical engineer and president ofBlue Ridge Technologies,Inc. John and Sandra have three children, Brittany-Rose(6), William(4),and Victoria. Bonnie Vesilko Price'81,her husband,Brad,and their daughter,Amy(9),have settled in Humble,Texas. Bonnie is a teacher and assistant director of Houston Learning Academy,a private alternative high school for troubled teens.She is completing a master ofliberal arts degree from Houston Baptist University. Brad works in graphics technology for Hewitt Associates. Mark'83and Lana Robinson Shearer'83 moved from Massachusetts to Frederick, Maryland in June 1995. Mark works with communications systems for Norte]in McLean,Virginia. BrentLong'85 has been promoted by Glidden Corporation to manager ofcapital expenditures and plant accounting. Brent and his wife,Carol(Koppe'85),live in North Olmsted,Ohio with their daughter. Jeff Mullinix'85 recently graduated from Southwestern Seminary in Texas.He and his wife,Susan,have three children—Bethany(10),Scott(8),and Bryant(7).Jeff has taken a position as minister ofeducation and outreach at Immanuel Baptist Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Noel Hack'86 was called in January 1995 as pastor of First Baptist Church in Lagrange,Ohio,after eight years of working in the business sector.He and his wife, Donna,enjoy three children—Ashli,Colby,and Joshua. Scott Moyer'86 is in real estate sales with Re/Max 440 ofPerkasie,Pennsylvania.In 1994,he brought a group of 40 students from Plumstead Christian School to visit the Cedarville College campus. Tim Day'87 serves as deputy chiefof staffin Washington,D.C.for Congresswoman Debra Price from the 15th Ohio Congressional District. Brent Lydic'89 was recently promoted to assistant program manager at Sky Alland Marketing in Columbia, Maryland. Brent will be working in the Financial Service Division. Brent and his wife,Leann(Swann'92N),live in Highland,Maryland. Steve Racz'89 has accepted a position as computer programmer with Keane,Inc.,in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His wife, Michaelle(Egel'90N),enjoys caring for their two-year-old daughter, Melissa. Trenton'89 and Dana Lachmiller Stokes'89 reside in Garland,Texas.Trenton is associate pastor in charge of education and small group discipleship at Springcreek Community Church.Dana has been promoted to supervisor of nursing in the operating room at Baylor Medical Center. 90s Joel'90 and Dana Daniels Campbell'92 have relocated to St. Paul,Minnesota.Joel is a senior auditor with St. Paul Companies. Jim Gerakinis'90 resides in Grand Rapids,Michigan, as a counselor in his own practice—Provision Counseling Services. Jim is also active in thejuvenile justice program of Wedgewood Christian Youth and Family Services, helpingjuvenile offenders reintegrate with their families and communities. Evette Love Pittman'90 has been director of marketing for WCSG Radio in Grand Rapids,Michigan since June 1994. Her husband,J.R.,is a leader with Young Life Ministries, working with youth in both Christian and public schools. Tony Dirr'91 is administrator ofthe Otterbein- Cridersville Nursing Home.He was presented the New Professional Award from the Association ofOhio Philanthropic Homes and Housing for the Aging (AOPHA).This award recognized his exemplary concern for patient care and demand for quality. Tony and his wife,Kimberly(Hosner'93),reside in Wapakoneta, Ohio.Kim is a sales representative with Manpower. Sherry Neal'91 received a law degree from the University ofDayton School ofLaw,graduating in the top 25 percent of her class. On November 14, 1994,she was admitted to the Ohio State Bar. Congratulations, Sherry,on this exciting achievement! Michael Ortlieb'92is a residential child care worker at Chase Homefor Children,a Christian group home. Michael lives in Portsmouth,New Hampshire. Craig'92 and Jennifer Stephens Winsor'92 are living in Sebring,Florida and working at Heartland Christian School.Jennifer is a third grade teacher,and Craig is a physical education teacher. Last year,Craig served as waterfront director for Camp Sparta in Sebring.In March 1995,the Cedarville College track team spent spring break at Camp Sparta, where the Winsors drove a speedboat for the students to enjoy skiing and knee-boarding. Brian Blackburn'93is administrator offinance and music for Finish Line Ministries, a revival ministry which travels throughout the nation. Brian also leads worship during revival meetings. Bob'93and Tina Heying Cunningham'93 have moved to Owings Mills, Maryland.Bob is an assistant golf professional at Wakefield Valley GolfClub. Matt Martens'93is in his second year oflaw school at the University of North Carolina. After his first year,he received an award for outstanding academic achievement in his class and was selected a member ofthe Law Review.During the summer of 1995,Matt will be working at the firm of Sidley&Austin in Washington, D.C.He has also obtained ajudicial clerkship with Judge David Sentelle ofthe U.S.Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. This clerkship will last for one year following his graduation. Matt and his wife, Wendy(Walters'94) reside in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Shelly Sutton'93spent ten days in Puerto Rico assisting the ministry ofradio stations WIVV and WBMJ ofthe Calvary Evangelistic Mission.She worked primarily in the promotions department,sharing what she has experienced at WFCJ-FM in Springfield,Ohio,for the past two years. Shelly is director of public relations at WFCJ,a Christian radio station. Robb Barnum'94 hopes to attend New York University in pursuit of a master ofbusiness administration degree. Currently,he is a bond analyst in the mortgage-backed securities/CMO client support department at Global Advanced Technology.Robb lives in Westwood,New Jersey. Carmen Bower'94 is a music teacher and choir director for Southeastern Local Schools in South Charleston, Ohio. Melanie Brown'94 teaches second and third grades at Baptist Temple Christian Academy in Holbrook, Massachusetts. Tammy Clark'94 is an accountantfor Stark Investments in Mequon,Wisconsin.Tammy loves working with the Sparks in Awana at Garfield Baptist Church and shares an apartment with Jennifer Horton'94 in Menomonee Falls. Sheila Dillon'94 is a behavior specialist with Mediplex ofthe North Shores,a rehabilitation center for head trauma patients. This summer,Sheila will co-lead a group of teenagers on a missions trip to Hungary. Joe Esarey'94 served as a pastoral intern at Tri-County Baptist Church in West Chester,Ohio during 1994-95.Joe shares that"seeing people being changed by the power of God is one ofthe most rewarding and exciting experiences a young preacher can witness." Joe and his wife,Tina,reside in Fairfield, Ohio. Alyson Heller'94 is a third grade teacher at Grace Christian School in Telford,Pennsylvania. Georgia Hickman'94 is a research assistant in the department of neurosciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Georgia hopes to attend graduate school in the fall and pursue a doctorate in molecular genetics. Living in Shaker Heights,Ohio,she attends Bedford Church ofthe Nazarene. Trisha Howard'94sends greetings from beautiful, yet rugged New Mexico! While doing some substitute teaching,Trisha also enjoys working at a bed-and- breakfast in historic Lincoln,New Mexico.This summer, she plans to pursue missionary training at New Tribes Missions Institute in Oregon,with plans to later serve as a Bible translator. Lori Lowenhar'94 is a member ofthe Liberated Wailing Wall,a renowned Jewish musical team that ministers throughout the U.S.and Canada.Based in San Francisco, California,the team travels 40,000 miles during the year. Lori counts it an honor to a part ofthis Jews for Jesus ministry. 9SUMMER'95