Inspire, Summer 1997

CLASS NEWS 111111 50s Gail Smith Kamp'54 is living in Elyria,Ohio.Her husband,Ed,died of pancreatic cancer in March 1997. 60s Jim Keim'64N has been named midwest region vice president for Preferred Risk Insurance.Jim and his wife, Janet,live in Brownsburg,Indiana. 70s Martin Book'76 is in his 16th year as a letter carrier for the U.S.Postal Service in Springfield,Ohio.His wife, Ruth(Stone'75)is an administrative assistant at WEEC Christian Radio.Both are involved in the music ministry at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Springfield, where Martin directs the choir.The Books have two daughters, Heather(13)and Holly(12). David Denny'78 is pastor ofNew Harmony Baptist Church in Caldwell,Ohio.He moved to Ohio following a 10-year pastorate in New York state. He and his wife, Lola(Sharp'80N),have two children. Daniel Hicks'78 has been promoted to the rank of major in the U.S.Air Force.The ceremony took place March 31,1997.Dan is a logistician serving at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. 80s Donna Gall Chladeck'82 and her husband,Glenn, reside in Marlton,New Jersey with their three children. Sandra Kitchen Hamby'82 has moved from North Carolina to Laurel, Maryland.She is working as senior asset manager with the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Baltimore. Dan Greening'83 was the 1997 recipient ofthe Erik Plantinga Memorial Award presented by his employer, Cognos Corporation.The annual award is given to the Cognos sales representative who closes the largest order for the fiscal year. Dan is a federal region manager with Cognos Corporation which develops, markets,and supports software tools for business intelligence. Dan and his family reside in Great Falls, Virginia. Michele Roop Leitch'83 and her husband,Dave,share their sorrow in the loss oftwins born prematurely.These two precious ones died March 24,1997.The Leitch family resides in Elyria,Ohio, where Dave is a U.S.Air Force lieutenant. Jim'83 and Sandra Wagner Tassell'81 spent two weeks ofOctober 1996 in Hungary on behalfofthe Christian Chiropractic Association.Their purpose was to set up temporary clinics in two villages outside Budapest to provide chiropractic care for local residents. More importantly,they had the opportunity to share the gospel of Christ with the more than 80 patients a day whocame for care. Jim continues to maintain a practice in Bellefontaine,Ohio,where the Tassells live with their three children,Abigail(6),Caitlin (5),and Andrew(2). Sandy helps coordinate a moms support group at their church.The whole family enjoys snow skiing whenever and wherever possible! Patricia Henry'84 has been transferred from Chicago, Illinois to Fort Worth,Texas,where she is lead records analyst in labor relations for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Dean Wagner'84 has published two works for handbell choir with Hope Publishing,"Carillon"and "Carillon for Advent."He also has an organ work available entitled "Prelude for Advent," with Ludwig Publishers. Living in Stow,Ohio,Dean is the organist at First United Methodist Church. Marcia Wiinamaki'84N is director of Christian psychological and counseling services for Southwest Medical Clinic in Bernien County,Michigan.She resides in St. Joseph,Michigan. KurtAnderson'87 has been made a partner in the Elyria,Ohio law firm ofFauver,Tattersall&Gallagher. Kurt's practice is focused on liability insurance defense, and he is currently developing a seminar on liability issues for churches and nonprofit ministries. Kurt and his wife,Kathy(Wilkinson '87),have four children, Kelton(5),twins Jessica and Kelsey(3),and Mackenzie(1). John'87 and Melanie Neudeck Irving'85 share that their three-year-old daughter,Jessalyn Lorena,went home to be with Jesus March 15, 1997,due to an automobile accident.The Irvings reside in Franklinville, New York,with their sons,Nathan,Eleah,and Kaleb. Jim Koerber'87 is assistant pastor at Kossuth Street Baptist Church in Lafayette,Indiana, where he served a one-year internship. Jim will oversee adult Bible ministries and outreach. Larry Reeder'87 has accepted a position as application systems analyst in the information systems department at Children's Hospital ofWisconsin.He and his wife, Susan(Lafferty'87),reside in Hubertus,Wisconsin with their three children. Brian'88 and Valerie Jones Reebel'87 have moved from their home in Enon,Ohio to Shelbyville,Indiana. An account manager with Standard Register,Brian was recently transferred to the Shelbyville plant.The Reebels have two sons,Eric and Adam,and are expecting their third child in November. Kim SweetPowers'89 performed as a vocal music artist on a video published by Regent University. Entitled Worth the Wait,the video promotes sexual abstinence and godly living for teenagers. Kim and her husband,Tim,along with other concerned Christian adults, hold youth retreats and conferences throughout the United States. The Powers reside in Chesapeake, Virginia. Loren Tucker'89 is attending Northwest Baptist Seminary in Tacoma,Washington.He and his wife,Sue (Moyer'89),anticipate moving to Geelong,Australia, where Loren will serve as a youth pastor. 90s Alyson Heller'92 is a third grade teacher at Grace Christian School in Telford,Pennsylvania.As a student at Cedarville,she responded to a mission challenge put forth by guest speaker Bruce Wilkinson. Early attempts to fulfill her vow fell through,but in December 1996, Alyson found herselfin Yakutsk,Siberia, where temperatures regularly reached -62°F.As part ofa program sponsored by the Association ofChristian Schools International(ACSI),Alyson introduced biblically-based curriculum on ethics and morals toYakut Indian teachers, utilizing Russian interpreters. After this missions experience,she is exploring the possibility ofreturning to Russia to teach for a year. Gerry Horton'92has recently taken a position as youth pastor of First Baptist Church in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.He and his wife,Kim(Wisdom '90), have one son,Andrew (1). Jennifer Heritage Paskvan'92 and her husband, Joseph,have moved to Heathrow,Florida after living on Long Island,New York for two years. Jennifer enjoys caring for their two children, Daniel(2)and Trey(1), and is expecting another boy in July. Joseph is general manager ofSouth Seminole Hospital.The Paskvans attend First Baptist Church of Orlando. Jennifer Boatner'93is in her third year as a residential counselor at Hillview Acres Children's Home in Chino, California.She is engaged to be married in July 1997. Ron Miller'93has resigned from his position as buyer/subcontract administrator atOHM Remediation Services Corporation. In May 1997,he became director of human resources and safety with Hyway Trucking Company in Findlay,Ohio. His wife,Robyn(St.John '93),is accounting supervisor of billing and collections at United Ohio Insurance in Bucyrus,Ohio.The couple resides in Upper Sandusky. Rob Reed'93is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Baptist Bible Seminary in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Denise UhlSwedeen'93 and her husband, Mark,reside in Forest Lake,Minnesota. Mark is an aviation mechanic for Superior Aviation in Minneapolis. Denise is seeking a teaching position. Dan Treier'93 has written an article,"The Fulfillment ofJoel 2:28-32—A Multiple-Lens Approach," which was published in the JournalofEvangelical Theological Society. Alumina arners NationalAward A n English and journalism teacher at North East High School in North East,Pennsylvania,Jane Emerson Blystone'73 is one ofsix national recipients ofthe 1997 Columbia Scholastic Press Association's coveted Gold Key for journalism,the highest honor bestowed by the association. Selected for her long term commitment to student journalism,Jane has been advising award-winning student publications at North East High School since 1979 when she became the newspaper advisor. , She has advised the yearbook since 1980 and started a student literary magazine in 1995. During her tenure at North East,she has introduced students to the world ofdesktop publishing using sophisticated computer software:She helped pioneer the use of computers in student publications when she led North East students through the first testing of yearbook computer software for a major yearbook publishing company in the late 1980s. Jane's experiences also include conducting workshops and publishing articles at the state and national level. Her topics include publication writing and design,as well as funding student journalism. She is currently the vice president of the Pennsylvania School Press Association, where she directs the state individual entries contest. According to Jane,"It is such a tremendous honor to be recognized with an award for what really enjoy doing everydaY.Actually, the hono comes because I work with some very incredible young people who don't think there is such a thing as second best." Robb Barnum'94 is working on Wall Street as a bond analyst for Global Advanced Technology Corporation. He is studying for the CFAexam and hopes to be a CFA Level II candidate soon.He was recently engaged to Nancy Lawlor,who is the granddaughter ofDr. George Lawlor,the namesake of Cedarville's Lawlor Hall. They are planning a November 1997 wedding. Matthew Goding'94 is working for Prudential Preferred Financial Services. He is living in Auburn, Maine. Marcy Johnson'94 is ajunior systems and methods writer with Kaman Aerospace Corporation in Bloomfield,Connecticut. She is planning a June 1997 wedding. Camille Holloway'95 is employed by the City of Xenia (Ohio)Parks and Recreation Department.She is a recreation assistant through the YMCA.Camille continues to be involved with the youth ministry program at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Xenia. Melinda Siert'95 is pursuing a Bachelor ofScience in Nursing degree from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.She is working part time for a local rescue squad as an emergency medical technician,as well as an emergency room technician at a local hospital. She plans to complete her B.S.N. in December 1998. Brian Spencer'96 is an assistant media planner/buyer for Hitchcock Fleming&Associates,Inc.,an advertising agency in Akron, Ohio. He is responsible for assisting the media department in a variety offunctions,such as research,scheduling,and media planning and placement for various accounts. Brian resides in his hometown of Kent. •ONE IN CHRIST Rick Hickman'80 and Debora Ressler were married March 1, 1997 in Sidney,Ohio. Following the death of both their spouses,Rick and Debora met and fell in love. The blended family includes Rick's two children, as well as Debora's two children. Rick and Debora are teachers,and they live in Sidney,Ohio. Deborah Barbosa'82 and Craig Burget exchanged wedding vows April 5, 1997.The couple has made their home in Springfield, Virginia. Lisa Jennings'84 and Derek Eisman were united in marriage April 26, 1997 in Indianapolis,Indiana.The Eismans reside in Greenfield, Indiana. Sandra Hudon'89 and James Reep werejoined in marriage February 14, 1997. Sandra is employed by the Epworth Children's Home Early Intervention Center in Columbia,South Carolina, where they reside. Brian Blackburn'93 and Lori Gregory began their lives together December 31, 1996 in Winchester, Virginia. They took a trip to San Diego and Palm Spnngs for their honeymoon,then returned to Columbus,Ohio, where they have made their home. Brian is the director offinance and worship for Finish Line Ministries. Karen Dieter'93 wed Gregory Linton September 28, 1996 at Willo-Hill Baptist Church in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. After an enjoyable honeymoon in Lake Tahoe, they made their home in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. Greg works for UPS in Cincinnati, Ohio,and Karen works in the annuity service department at Great American Life Insurance Company. Chris Rennie'93 and Laura Tuorinsky'94 were married November 9, 1996 at Montrose Baptist Church in Rockville, Maryland.The Rennies enjoyed a honeymoon in Vermont,then made their home in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Laura works for Choice Hotels International. Don Ressler'93 and Danita Yutzy celebrated their union November 23, 1996.They enjoyed a honeymoon in a mountain hideaway at the Forest Hills Resort in Georgia.The Resslers have made their home in Dalton, Ohio where Don is a manager at the Ohio Mennonite Federal Credit Union,and Danita is an accountant for Snyder and Company,CPA. Sena Lund '94 and Tim Nunley became one in Christ March 7, 1997 in Wasilla,Alaska.The Nunleys have made their home in Anchorage,Alaska. Sena works for the Department of Motor Vehicles,and Tim is an assistant parts manager for NYE Frontier Toyota. Brad Francis'95 and Amy Marlin'96 were united as one April 20, 1996.The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in Gatlinburg,Tennessee,then returned to their home in Henderson, Kentucky. Marc Marsdale'95 and Hannah Haffey'96 were married September 7, 1996.The couple has made their home in Boston, Massachusetts, where Hannah is a legal assistant and Marc is a liberal arts master's degree candidate at Harvard University. They are planning a move to Cincinnati, Ohio in August where Hannah will begin law school at the University of Cincinnati. Marc will start in the fall of 1998. 9SUMMER'97