Inspire, Summer 1996

• ImIEWINFFIFFImi '30s Walter Johnson'39 is an active member ofthe Gideons International, which distributes Bibles worldwide. Walter is pictured handing a Bible to his granddaughter,Trisha Johnson, who is a sophomore at Cedarville College. Walter and his wife, Jean(Elliott '41),reside in Cedarville, Ohio. '40s Harold'44N and Jeanne Wright Guthrie'46N celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 7, 1996.In addition to a family dinner celebration, the Guthries enjoyed a Caribbean cruise as a giftfrom their children. '50s James Johnson'53 and his wife,Mary,celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 12, 1996. Jim is vice president of the Master Gardeners' Group in Clark County(Ohio),a volunteer agricultural group.In March 1996,he represented the 7th Congressional district as a delegate to the National Leadership Seminar in Washington,D.C.Sponsored by The Ohio State University College of Food,Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, this seminar allowed the delegates to interact with agricultural experts and elected officials to discuss the federal budget,changing agriculture policies, and other issues. Much to his surprise, Jim was assigned to share a room at the conference with another Cedarville College graduate, Bill Burleson '82! Jim and Bill had a wonderful time comparing their Cedarville experience and sharing common interests. Bill and his wife,Penny (Saunders'76),live near Rio Grande,Ohio, where Bill manages a large cattle farm. '60s David Jeremiah '63 has authored What the Bible Says AboutAngels,offering fascinating insights about God's majestic messengers.The book was published in 1996 by Multnomah Books. David is senior pastor ofShadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon,California and president of Christian Heritage College. Lynn Lescure Conahan'68 is in her first year as principal of Baptist High School in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. She is pursuing a master's degree in Christian school administration at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. Bruce Lucius'68 is a real estate manager and broker in Beavercreek,Ohio.In the March 1996 primary election, Bruce ran as a Republican candidate for Greene County Commissioner. He and his wife, Mary,enjoy two children. Ken Nichols'68 is vice president ofstudent development at Christian Heritage College in El Cajon, California and serves as pastor offamily ministries at Shadow Mountain Community Church. Ken recently authored his first book,HamessingrtIncredible Power ofFear, published by Walk the Bible Ministries. Ken and his wife, Marlene(Werner'68N), have three children, Mark,Kendra,and Kara. '70s Charlie'72 and Donna Bingham Williams'73 reside in Lincoln, Nebraska with their three daughters,Ruth(18), Emily(16),and Andrea(14).In March 1996,the Williams hosted a group of Cedarville College students for an Italian dinner when they competed,in the NAIA Track and Field Indoor Championships. David Branon'73 was inducted into the Cedarville College Athletic Hall ofFame in a ceremony on February 16, 1996. Dave is managing editor ofSports Spectrum magazine and has authored four books. During his basketball career at Cedarville College, Dave scored 668 points and served as captain of the 1971-72 basketball team. Dave and his wife,Susan(Tuttle '74N),reside in Grand Rapids,Michigan with their four children. Steve Shank'73 has been named principal of Sugarcreek Elementary School in Bellbrook,Ohio.He previously served as executive director of Miami Valley Educational Computer Association. Steve and his wife, Merilee(Johnson '75),reside in Cedarville, Ohio with their three children, Craig(18), Katie(15),and Kim (12). Howie Wolff'74 has completed 15 years as pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in Tacoma,Washington. He has served as a high school basketball official for 22 years and is a member ofthe local school district's Curriculum Advisory Committee. In January and February 1996,Howie taught New Testament Survey at New Life Bible College in Moscow,Russia. He taught a class of20 students through a translator. Howie and his wife,Pamela,enjoy three daughters, Daisy(17), Sarah(16), Mandy(11), and two sons,Dutch(15) and Chappie(6). Jack Campbell'75 has served as director of academic records at Cedarville College for 12 years. In July 1996, he will become the user services coordinator for the Computer Services Department. His responsibilities will include coordinating training and software support for Cedarville College faculty, staff, and students. Jack's wife,Fran(Chambers'72),continues to serve as associate director ofAcademic Assistance at the College. Terrence'75 and Sharon Johns Mudder'74 reside in Olive Branch, Missouri. Terry has completed 12 years as an air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA),including two years as an instructor. He is currently stationed at Memphis Center in Tennessee. Sharon home-educates their two children, Rachel(17)and Timothy(15).The Mudders attend First Evangelical Church in Memphis. Rod Robison '75,Sharon Franks Burgess'76,and Dan Rosecrans'76 gathered with other employees ofFamily Life Radio to celebrate 30 years of ministry. Rod is vice president of developmentfor the network headquartered in Tucson,Arizona; Sharon is a staff announcer for ICFLT in Tucson;Dan is general manager of KFLQ in Albuquerque,New Mexico. Kirk Martin'76 led the Southeastern High School (South Charleston,Ohio)girls' basketball team to a Division IV state championship. Kirk has been coaching the team for 10 years and has a impressive 238-16 win/loss record. Chuck'77 and Becky Reid Elliott'77 reside in Hong Kong.Chuck is a faculty member in the department of communication studies at Hong Kong Baptist University. Denise Hunn Afford'78 teaches second grade at Temple Christian School in Dayton,Ohio. Her husband, Charles,is a systems engineer at Lexis-Nexis in Miamisburg.The Alfords enjoy two children,Joshua(9) and Christina(7),and are involved in ministry at Moraine Heights Baptist Church. Dennis Burns'78 is pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Kenton,Ohio.In January 1996,the church hosted the Cedarville College Lifeline Players. David Kisner'78 has accepted the senior pastorate at Washington Heights Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio. He and his wife,Wendy(Freeburger'78),enjoy two children,Amy and Nathan. Diane DeNicola Orlofsky'78 has been named by the American Association of University Women an American Fellow for the 1996-97 year. Only 64 fellowships were awarded out of over 1,000 applicants. As associate professor of music and music education at Troy State University in Alabama,Diane is eager to begin writing about Jerome Bruner and teacher training. Shaping National History United States Air Force Colonel Loren Reno'70 has taken command of the Defense Fuel Supply Center (DFSC)in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.A field activity of the Defense Logistics Agency,the center is responsible for managing fuel for the U.S. Department of Defense worldwide.The change ofcommand ceremony was held May 8, 1996 in Fort Belvoir. Colonel Reno previously served with the Defense Logistics Agency(DLA).The DLA annually buys more than $11 billion worth offuel,food,clothing, medical supplies,spare parts, and construction materials for the U.S. military services. As deputy executive director of strategic programming and contingency operations,he was responsible for the team that develops and implements plans, operations,and exercises to ensure DLA's capability to support its customers during emergency or wartime conditions. Presently, the team has contingency operations in place to support military efforts in Bosnia,Hungary,and Haiti and is providing emergency supplies to Monrovia, Liberia. Loren received his Air Force commission in 1974. He and his wife, Karen(Chrestensen '74), reside in Springfield, Virginia with their children, Rachel,Joseph, and Joshua. Pete Slusher'78 is senior pastor of Community Bible Church in Central Point, Oregon.He and his wife, Kathy(Kearbey '79), previously served at Santa Clarita Baptist Church in Canyon Country, California. '80s Dale Christian'80 is senior pastor ofShoaff Park Baptist Church in Fort Wayne,Indiana. Tim Graham'82 was named Michigan Science Teacher of the Year for 1995-96.Tim teaches in the city of Wyandotte,and he and his family reside in Westland. They have three children: Whitney (8), Ryan(6), and Brooke(2). Doug Sjoquist'82 has taken a position with Synergy,Inc., a computer consulting firm in Fairborn, Ohio. Excited about the challenges ahead,Doug is grateful for his 14 years as an employee of Cedarville College. Larry Starett'82 is a LAN(Local Area Network) Administrator with KeyCorp Management Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio.For more than nine years, he taught Bible and computer at First Baptist Christian School in Elyria. He and hiswife, Becky(Mayo'80),enjoy three children,Amy,Bethanne,and Jonathan.The Staretts are active in Camden Baptist Church of Oberlin, Ohio. David Carr'83 has received active duty assignment as a full-time U.S. Air Force chaplain. Craig Slater'84 placed fourth in Hong Kong's Golden Mile in March 1996.He is training for the New York City Marathon this fall. Living in Hong Kong,Craig and his wife, Kris(Pannan '86), hope to be in Cedarville for Homecoming 1996. Mark'85N and Dawn Shagena Brown'91 reside in Lahaina,Hawaii,on the island of Maui. Mark recently graduated from the University of Toledo School of Pharmacy and is director of pharmacy at Hale Makua,a long-term care nursing facility. Dawn is administrative assistant for the sales and marketing department of Kaanapali Beach Hotel. Warren Byrd'85 is in-house corporate counsel for ADESA Corporation in Indianapolis,Indiana. ADESA owns and operates 18 automobile auctions throughout the United States and Canada.Warren and his wife, Doreen(Kenyon '85),reside in Fishers,Indiana. Gary Coiro'85 is assistant pastor ofGrace Baptist Church in Westerville,Ohio.He was ordained by the church on December 3, 1995. Jan Schaedel'85 began his ministry as senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Blanchester, Ohio in January 1996. Jan and his wife,Shelly(Frank '86),reside in Blanchester with their daughters, Melissa(7), Jennifer(5),and Sarah (3). Teena Coronato Bryson'86 and her husband,Jeff, reside in Memphis,Tennessee, where both are employed by Whitehaven Southwest Mental Health Center.Teena is an intake assessment specialist and anticipates beginning a private practice. She holds a master's degree from Marshall -University in Huntington,West Virginia. Jeff is director of children and youth programs at Whitehaven and maintains a private practice at Memphis Counseling Center. Jewel Schroder'86 is in her seventh year in Beijing, China. She is currently working with Global Sports Partners, hosting Christian sports teams in China. She and Todd Entner'95 play doubles tennis and are the 1996 Beijing Open Champions. Rodney Mason'87 is a U.S. Air Force captain and resides in Mountain Home, Idaho. Jeff VeStrand'87 has accepted a pastoral position at Northland Baptist Church in Grand Rapids,Michigan. Jeff earned his master oftheological studies degree from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and will be associate pastor of adult ministries at Northland. He and his wife,Jennifer(Lenhart'89),have two daughters, Brooke(4)and Sydney(1). Scott Boggs'88 is senior pastor of Northside Baptist Church in St.Petersburg, Florida. He and his wife, Lorri,enjoy four children,Andrew,Adam,Jonathan, and Sarah. Cathy Little Anderson'89 and her husband,Tom, reside in Atlanta, Georgia and attend Marietta Vineyard Christian Fellowship. Cathy is a homemaker,and Tom works for Delta Airlines. Tim Abramowitz'89 is employed with Visionary Systems ofAnkeny,Iowa.As an information architect, he works with emerging technologies to define and create identity and information systems to help clients build relationships with their customers. Craig Fee'89 was awarded the 1996 Women's Missionary Union Scholarship of the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches.In May 1996, Craig earned a master of divinity degree with an emphasis in missions from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. He and his wife,Tricia(Kellogg '91), are preparing to go to Lima,Peru as short-term missionaries. Jonathan Wright'89N and his wife, Melissa,reside in Manchester,Ohio with their sons,Spencer and Austin. In April 1996,Jon was sworn in as an officer with the Tallmadge Police Department. He previously served as a patrol officer at Kent State University. 21) '90s Barbara Paxson Anderson'90 is a development assistant for the Indiana Historical Society. She and her husband,Rob,reside in Indianapolis. 9SUMMER'96