Inspire, Summer 1996

Eric Fillinger'90 was inducted into the Cedarville College Athletic Hall ofFame on February 16, 1996. During his career as a cross-country and track athlete, Eric earned All-American status multiple years in both the NAIA and NCCAA.In May 1995,Enc graduated from the Ohio College ofPodiatric Medicine.He is completing a two-year residency at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. His wife,Julie (Bowling'91),is a nurse at University of Michigan Medical Center. Pam Diehl Johnson'90H has coached the Cedarville College women's tennis team since 1976,taking eight teams to the NAIA National Tournament.Her teams were NAIA District 22champions seven years, as well as winning several collegiate conferences.The NAIA selected 12 All-America Scholar-Athletes from the teams under her leadership. In 19 seasons as coach,Pam has logged a career record of 131-77(.630).In February 1996,she was inducted into the Cedarville College Athletic Hall ofFame.She continues to coach women's tennis at Cedarville,teach in the Department of Health &Physical Education, and serve as coordinator of the Academic Assistance Program.Pam is married to Cliff Johnson'87H,assistant to the president of Cedarville College. Kristy Ewing Lester'90N is a correspondence assistant in the Cedarville College Admissions Office. She and her husband,Hoak,reside in Springfield, Ohio. Mark Biddinger'91 resigned his position as an accountant to become administrator at Forest View Nursing Center in Dayton,Ohio. Mark began his new responsibilities at the 100-bed skilled nursing facility in March 1996.He and his wife, Valerie(Plume'90), reside in Cedarville with their children, Ryan(4)and Stefan (2). Lynn Robinson Geist'91 has been promoted to personnel manager at Doctor's Hospital of the University ofSouth Alabama.She and her husband, Alan '83,reside in Saraland,Alabama.Alan is assistant athletic director at the University of Mobile. Patricia Weimer Hounshell'91 is an elementary teacher at Howland Christian School in Warren,Ohio. Her husband,Douglas,is pastor at First Baptist Church of Howland. Julie Knauff'91 is assistant to the vice president and general manager for WHIO-AM/WHKO-FM Radio in Dayton,Ohio. Kevin Reilly'92 was ordained at First Baptist Church of Hackensack,New Jersey on December 5, 1995. Kevin and his wife, Cynthia(Reed '85),are appointees to Paraguay with Association of Baptists for World Evangelism(ABWE). Kevin Lindaberry'93 is living in Moorestown,New Jersey. In March 1996,he graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute in air conditioning, heating,and refrigeration technology. He is a service technician with Alliance Heating &Cooling Company in Southampton. Paul'93 and Lisa Davidson McGrady'89 have settled near Chicago,Illinois. Since earning a law degree from DePaul University in Chicago,Paul has taken a position as in-house counsel for the Fortune 500 Cotter&Company, international manufacturer and wholesale distributor for True Value® Hardware stores. Lisa plans to begin doctoral studies in the fall of 1997. KimLiArjani'94N resides in Hoboken,New Jersey. She is an accountantfor Banker's Trust. Jenny Bryant'94 hasjoined the staff of Cedarville College as an administrative assistant in the financial aid office. Jeff Cone'94 graduated from Chesterfield Police Academy(Virginia)in March 1996 and serves on their police force. His wife,Rebecca(Childers'94)teaches piano in their home in Midlothian,Virginia. Anita Lyndaker'94 is pursuing a master's degree in social work from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.She was recently selected as a Merit Scholarship recipient. Randy East'95 is an account manager with Systran Corporation. He has settled in Fairborn, Ohio. Todd Entner'95 teaches English in China and recently won the Beijing Open tennis tournament with doubles partner Jewel Schroder'86. Todd's rank was first in the men's division for the most recent tournament. Cindy Hasselbring'95 is teaching mathematics at Milan High School,her alma mater in Michigan. She is part ofa Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle that is being formed at the school. Jocelyn Scharfe Kakkuri'95 has assumed the position of office manager in the Cedarville College Career Services Office. She will oversee a wide range of increasingly technical services designed to help students identify appropriate career goals and prepare for successful entry into thejob market or graduate study. Dawn McKinley'95 has completed her first year teaching fourth and fifth grades at Heritage Christian School in Xenia,Ohio. During the summer 1996,she will be supervisor ofthe children's program at Gull Lake Bible Conference in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Will Milligan'95 lives in Pella,Iowa, where he is an engineer with Vermeer,the world's largest supplier of digging equipment. His position will involve testing and designing equipment. Will's brother, John '92, works as the firm's international marketing director. Mavis Wu'95 is living in Apex,North Carolina. In September,she will begin teaching fifth grade math and science at A.V.Baucom Elementary School. Jonathan Pickens'96 is program manager at Scioto Hills Baptist Camp in Wheelersburg,Ohio. He is eager to use his Christian education degree to develop distinct age-graded programs.Jon and his wife,Trish, met as summer staff counselors at Scioto Hills. mIPIFFPFIRMIJim Virginia Johnson'83 and Rich Reca exchanged wedding vows April 15, 1995 in Erie,Pennsylvania. After enjoying a honeymoon in Jamaica,they have made their home in Erie,Pennsylvania. Ginny is a teacher at Erie Day School,and Rich is the manager of Dick's Sporting Goods. 10SUMMER'96 Carolyn Winsor'84 married Peter Bitner March 23, 1996.The Bitners enjoyed a honeymoon in Florida,then visited Port-au-Prince,Haiti, where Pete grew up the child of missionaries. Pete and Carolyn are serving with SIM-USA and anticipate going to Togo,West Africa in August.They currently reside in Hagerstown,Maryland. Suzanne Laub'86 and Chris Bethard celebrated their union June 17, 1995 in Camden,Delaware.The couple honeymooned at Walt Disney World. Chris is a physical therapist in Dover,Delaware.They have made their home in Camden,where they await the arrival oftheir first child in September 1996. Claire Fortosis'87 and Carl Morris began their lives as one April 29, 1995 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Claire is a customer service representative for Zondervan Publishing House,and Carl is a teacher. They reside in Byron Center, Michigan. Deborah Schonfeld -'87 and Dino Ascari exchanged wedding vows January 6, 1996.The Ascaris attend Dix Hills Evangelical Free Church. Dino is an orchestra leader,and Deb is an office manager for a yachting club. Their home is in Melville, New York. Jennifer Williamson'89 and Keith Wingfield became one in Christ May 13, 1995 in Gloucester,Virginia. After honeymooning in Myrtle Beach,Virginia, they reside in Midlothian,Virginia. Jennifer is an accountantfor Cellular One,and Keith is an assistant manager for NAPA Auto Parts. Michele Cummings'91 and Tom Solomon were united in marriage April 13, 1996 in Centerville, Ohio.They honeymooned in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.Tom and Michele live in Bellbrook,Ohio. Michele is a technical writer for Reynolds and Reynolds in Dayton,and Tom is a project engineer for Vernay Laboratories in Yellow Springs. Jim Houser'91 and his wife,Sarah, became one in Christ December 9, 1995.They have made their home in Nashville,Tennessee, where Jim is manager of national radio promotions for the eastern region at Sparrow Records. Amy Richards'92 and Bryan Davis celebrated their union December 16, 1995. After a honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains ofTennessee,the couple have made their home in Greenwood,South Carolina. Amy is a registered nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit, and Bryan is a high school biology teacher. Rachel Wolford '92 and David Nelson began their lives as one September 2, 1995 in Runnells,Iowa.The couple honeymooned in South Carolina and live in Morrison, Colorado. Rachel is a technical writer, and Dave is in lending. tP1 Julie Bracy'93 and Ryan Farrand were married July 15, 1995 in Lapeer, Michigan. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in the Poconos. Ryan is employed by Electronic Data Systems,and Julie works for Lapeer Community Schools.The Farrands reside in Davison, Michigan. Heather Fulton'93 and Branko Dimovski were wed June 30, 1995 in Akron,Ohio.After a honeymoon in Vermont,the couple settled in Ft. Lauderdale,Florida. Branko is a self-employed general contractor, and Heather is a physical education teacher at Nativity Catholic School. Mark Holsinger'93 and Jennifer Lloyd'94 were united in marriage July 7, 1995.The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in Nantucket, Massachusetts and now reside in Dayton,Ohio, where Mark is an accountant with Swindon,Springer and Co. Jennifer is a substitute teacher in area schools. Steve Hornbuckle'93 and Jenae Bouchard'94N exchanged wedding vows September 23, 1995 in Elgin, Illinois. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in New England and have sealed in Wheaton,Illinois. Steve is a senior account analyst for The Northern Trust Company in Chicago, and Jenae works in the corporate library for Arthur Andersen in St. Charles. Denise Shrader'93 and Sean Riley became one in Christ April 29, 1995 in Eaton,Ohio.The Rileys took a trip to Colorado for their honeymoon and have settled in Greenville, Ohio. Denise runs a day care in their home, while Sean is vice president of Dave Riley Construction. Amy McLaughlin'93 and Richard Sipes'95 exchanged wedding vows July 8, 1995 in NAlieelersburg, Ohio. The Sipes have made their home in Galloway,Ohio. Rich is a chemist with Roxane Laboratories,and Amy is a teacher at a learning center in Hilliard, Ohio. Stephanie Winchip'93 and Peter Wiza were married November 18, 1995 in Beavercreek,Ohio.They stayed in a cabin in the mountains of Gatlinburg,Tennessee for their honeymoon.Peter is a police officer for the city of Xenia,and Stephanie is the itinerary coordinator for Christian Ministries at Cedarville College. They are members of Patterson Park Church and reside in Xenia,Ohio. Melissa Freeman'94 and Daniel Long were wed July 1, 1995 in Taylor, Michigan.After a honeymoon in Jamaica,the Longs returned to Taiwan, where both grew up.Dan teaches elementary/middle school physical education at Morrison Academy. Melissa Harner'94 and Philip Carpenter exchanged wedding vows November 11, 1995.The couple spent a honeymoon in Orange Lake,Florida. Philip is a cabinet maker for Weir Kitchens, and Melissa is a sales coordinator for Central Penn Sales. The Carpenters reside in Dover, Pennsylvania. Blair Copen'95 wed Joy McVey'95 June 24, 1995 in Cleveland,Ohio.The Copens reside in Portsmouth,Ohio, where Blair is a teacher at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, and Joy is a social worker at Shawnee Mental Health. Marne Loomis'95 and Eric Carlson became one in Christ September 23, 1995 in Jackson, Michigan.The Carlsons enjoyed a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando,Florida for their honeymoon.They have made their home in Rives Junction, Michigan. Jeff Miller'95 and Kim Pletcher'96 were united in marriage June 17, 1995 in Traverse City, Michigan.They live in Redondo Beach,California, where Jeff serves as an officer at Los Angeles Air Force Base. Lori Shook'95 and Brian Rowe were married September 23, 1995. The Rowes reside in Upper Sandusky,Ohio. Tim Nicklas'96 wed Carrie Glidewell'96 May 4, 1996 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Tim works with adolescents at Philhaven Psychiatric Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where they reside. HANDIWORK -"111111 Or GOD Joe Kesler'77N and his wife, Nancy, praise God for a daughter, Sarah Jane. Born December 31, 1995,Sarahjoins her family in Carbondale,Illinois. David Cremean'80 and his wife, Christine,celebrate the birth of Cormac Neal on September 30, 1995. Hejoins Samantha(9)at home in Bowling Green,Ohio. Both David and Christine teach English in area colleges and are pursuing doctoral degrees. Brian Medlock'80 and his wife, Bonnie,joyfully welcome Richard Frende to their home in Tacoma, Washington. Born February 8, 1996,Richard joins a sister, Laura(3). Doug'80 and Nancy Payne Richardson'79 celebrate God's gift of a son,Aaron James. Born February 4, 1996,Aaron joins Paul(12),David(11), Melissa(7), Christen (4),and Matthew (2). The Richardsons live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nancy Lightner Shotts'80N and her husband,Dan,are pleased to welcome Amanda Grace, born February 8, '1996. Shejoins Nathan(9)and Jonathan(6)at home in Mesquite,Texas. Nancy teaches piano lessons and is their church pianist. Dan is director offinance and computer services for Prestonwood Baptist Church. Calvin'80 and Susan Dye Swank '89v praise God for their first child, Kyle Jacob,born April 12, 1996.Living in Fort Worth,Texas,Calvin is the controller for Conway Truckload Services. Mark'81 and Susan Stephens Anderson'85N celebrate the arrival of Myles Christian on October 21, 1995. Mylesjoins Sarah(18),Stacey(10),and twin brothers, McKenzie(5)and Michael(5).The Andersons reside in Warren, Oregon. Rebecca Jones Lin'81 and her husband,Peter, rejoice to announce the birth of Benjamin Arthur. Born January 25, 1996,Benjamin joins Daniel(2)at home in Commerce,Michigan. David'82 and Sandra Ham Moritz'82 gladly welcome Danielle Emily, born August 19, 1995.They live in Baltimore, Maryland, where David works for USAir. Keith'82 and Anne Nikles Risser'82 delight in God's gift of Natalie Grace on December 25, 1995. Shejoins a sister, Hillary (8), at home . in Findlay, Ohio. Keith is aproduct education and training development coordinator for Solomon Software. Anne is assistant director of public relations for the University ofFindlay. Phil'82 and Kim Payton Southwell'82joyfully welcome Grace De,born January 16, 1996. Gracejoins a brother, Daniel(6).The Southwells reside in Mancelona, Michigan. Dean'83 and Crystal Starr Johnson'86N share their joy in the birth of their first child, Quintanya Grace,on January 18, 1996. Dean is associate pastor of youth at Mt. Olive Missionary Church in Peoria,Illinois. Ruth Fareno Longenecker'83 and her husband,Craig, are filled with thankfulness for the arrival of their first child, Deborah Joy,on March 20, 1996.The Longeneckers reside in Horsham,Pennsylvania. Jeff'84 and Brenda Fisher Bolyard'86 rejoice in the birth of Madeline Dale on July 29, 1995.Shejoins Ethan(5)and Amelia(3)at home in Moatsville,West Virginia. Scott'84 and Sara Beattie Dixon'84 praise God for His gift of Ellen Patricia Siyao. Born March 21, 1995,she was adopted in China by the Dixons on November 28, 1995. Ellen was welcomed home by Andrew (9), Benjamin(7),Anna(5),and Seth (3).The Dixons reside in Grand Ledge,Michigan, where Scott is youth pastor at Grand Ledge Baptist Church. Ruth Anderson Mullins'84 and her husband,Dave, celebrate the arrival of their first child,Timothy Regal, on February 20, 1996. Ruth is the nursery coordinator for Friendship Baptist Church in Cincinnati,Ohio. John Powell'84 and his wife,Carla, gladly welcome their second daughter,Cara Reed. Born February 2, 1996,shejoins Caitlin(5)at home in Wadsworth,Ohio.