Inspire, Summer 2002

Inspire 29 28 Summer 2002 Anne Gordon Kane ’89 and her husband, Skip, announce the birth of twin boys, Francis Joseph IV and Paul Edward, on April 19, 2001. Anne is taking time off to care for the boys after working for Temple University Health System/Jeanes Hospital for more than ten years. Skip is a detective in the cyber and economic crime unit in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office. They reside in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mark McClain '89 has been promoted to associate professor of chemistry at Cedarville University. He was also granted tenure. 90s Penni Bresson Burckhart ’90 and her husband, Kent, announce the birth of Karissa Lynn on February 4, 2002. Kent recently completed his master of divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary. They reside in Palm Bay, Florida. Jon ’90 and Lori Rogers Haskell ’90 are running summer English programs again this year. They offer a four-week program of teaching conversational English as an outreach in partnership with local churches. It includes one week of training and three weeks of ministry. Depending on interest and personnel, they hope to have teams in five areas. Jeff Reiter ’90 and his wife, Amy, announce the birth of William Thomas on December 19, 2001. He joins his siblings, Jake (4), Luke (3), and Rachel (2), at home in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Jeff works with the sales team at AT&T. Ryan Bowen ’91 received his master of business administration with an emphasis in management information systems from Wright State University in March 2002. He enjoyed his first season as the Cedarville University golf coach and looks forward to coaching his son’s soccer team this fall. His wife, Monica (James) ’92 , considers it a privilege to stay at home with their children, Zac (7) and Macy (4), in Cedarville, Ohio. They are members at Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio. Gretchen Cook Jenkins ’91 serves as a council coordinator for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, overseeing about 25 MOPS groups in northern Virginia. She is also the newsletter publisher and Web administrator for her MOPS group at her church. Her husband, Steven, is employed by BAE Missions Solutions. Gretchen and Steven have three sons, Phillip, Josiah, and RJ, and reside in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Tony Pepe ’85 continues to search for a building for his church. The church currently meets in Tony’s home in Bar Sur Seine, France. Tony’s youth group recently won first place out of ten in a Bible contest on the book of James. Dave ’87 and Val Hite Smallman ’85 celebrated the “birth” of their first church in Baurú, Brazil on Easter Sunday. They plan to start small group Bible studies, discipleship classes, and hopefully a children’s ministry. Kendra Doctor Walker ’87 and her husband, Larry, announce the birth of Victoria Jean on August 20, 2001. After 14 years of teaching second, third, or fourth grade, Kendra is now delighted to have the privilege of staying home with Tori. They reside in Walkerville, Michigan. Proud grandparents are Ken ’63 and Donna Roost Doctor ’64 of Otsego, Michigan. John Williams ’87 is a senior project director in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office of Wirthlin Worldwide, a strategic research and consulting firm. John is also the Christian education elder at Oakhill Presbyterian Church. Despite battling multiple sclerosis, his wife, Beth King Williams ’87 , is an award-winning fiber artist, speaker, and author of Celtic Quilts: A New Look for Ancient Designs and Colorwash Bargello Quilts. Her work has appeared in books, magazines, calendars, museums, galleries, and shows around the country. John and Beth have two daughters, Caryl Elisabeth (12) and Connor Marie (9), who enjoy being home-schooled. Joy Fagan '89 has been promoted to part-time assistant professor of Bible at Cedarville University. She also serves as full-time assistant women’s basketball coach. Joy is currently enrolled in the doctoral program of Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Stephen ’89 and Donna Blumenstock Fisher ’89 announce the birth of Rachael Alexandra. She was born December 4, 2001 and joins Sarah (8) and Daniel (4) at home in Delaware, Ohio. Proud grandparents are Robert Blumenstock ’62 and his wife, Sue. Stephen ’89 and Sherri Hannay Gerhardt ’88 continue to be active in their church and enjoy raising their three boys, Daniel (6), Ryan (5), and Joshua (2), in Lansing, Michigan. Along with being a stay-at-home dad, Stephen serves on the elder board at their church. Sherri is a physician assistant in the regional neonatal intensive care unit at Sparrow Hospital. Ronald ’89 and Cheri Gillespie Hayes ’89 live in Katy, Texas, where Ron is working on the world’s largest implementation of S.A.P., a computer integration system. Debbie Dower ’84 was able to accompany eight Black Forest Academy students and some adults on a missions trip to Russia this past March. The purpose of the trip was to assist in the construction of a youth center and to interact with the Russian youth through drama, music, and sports. Tim ’84 and Alice Boyd Dysert ’84 arrived in Spain this summer to start their ministry. They praise the Lord for all their supporting churches and individuals. Deanne Rice Fain ’84 and her husband, Jay, announce the birth of Nathan on September 4, 2001. He joins his siblings, Tiffany (10), Rachel (6), Jeremy (5), and Emily (18 months), in LaGrange, Georgia. Lori Greenawalt ’84 spoke at Cedarville University in April 2002 as part of the department of business administration’s spring Executive Development Program. Lori, who has been a partner with Arthur Andersen & Co. for 18 years, spoke to an accounting class, met with faculty and students, and made a presentation to the Executive Development Seminar. Her presentation, called “The Journey to Partner,” chronicled her years from Cedarville University to her appointment as a partner in the firm. David ’84 and Laura McElroy Lindner ’85 reside in Naples, Florida with their two children, Kiera (3) and Ethan (6 months). Lisa Richards Cloud ’85 and her husband, Steve, announce the adoption of Matthew August, born February 24, 2002. Steve is the general manager for the Carmel Ice Skadium, and Lisa left her job as a regional account specialist with Advo, Inc. to stay at home. Jon Greenwood ’85 has been named community president over the Dayton and Springfield operations of Huntington Bank. Jon had previously worked for Huntington in Urbana, Ohio. He and his wife, Janna, live in Springfield with their children, Jonathan, Joel, and Joseph. Debbie Armor Hancock ’85 was elected to the Grand Blanc Community School Board of Education in June 2002. This is the school system she graduated from and is, Debbie says, one of the best public education systems in the state of Michigan. She is honored to be serving on a board that has many Christian members serving to keep the standards high in public education. Her husband, Keith ’84 , is in his tenth year of working as a senior CAD designer at Nissan North America. He also serves the public community as the chairman of the board at the Flint Youth Theatre. They have two children, Josh (14) and Carolann (12). Loretta Walsh Morter ’85 and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of Cooper Theodore on July 3, 2001. Big brother Holden (6) awaited his arrival in Fostoria, Ohio. Loretta enjoys staying home with the boys. different ways. They have been at Children’s Bible Fellowship in Carmel, New York for two years and look forward to another great summer at camp, reaching New York City’s forgotten fields. Matt Moore '92 has been promoted to assistant professor of communication arts at Cedarville University. He also serves as director of forensics. Matt ’92 and Kim Harbaugh Moser ’92 announce the birth of Morgan Caleb on September 21, 2000. Caleb joins Katy (7) and Jacob (5) at home in Kalkaska, Michigan. Matt is the senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church and praises God for continual blessings and clear direction. Kim enjoys staying at home with the children, being involved in ladies’ Bible studies, and quilting. Kim regularly exercises her writing degree and marketing and advertising training, both in the church and the community of Kalkaska. Brian ’92 and Dana Guy Phipps ’90 are serving in Turkey, where they have been in many challenging situations recently. Pray for their protection and wisdom in dealing with these situations. Heather Anderson Vanderlaan ’92 and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of Ainsley Noelle. She was born July 17, 2001 and joins her brother, Jackson (4), at home in Lansing, Michigan. Heather co-leads a moms’ group at their church in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Karen Dieter Linton ’93 and her husband, Gregory, announce the birth of Eric Thomas on February 6, 2002. Big brother Nate (3) welcomed him home in Covington, Kentucky. Karen works part-time for Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matt Cutler ’94 and his wife, Brooke, announce the birth of Lincoln Thomas on December 5, 2001. He was welcomed home by his brother, Reagen (2), in Lansing, Michigan. Matt is the director of corporate relations at Two Men and a Truck, International, and Brooke stays at home with the boys. They attend South Baptist Church. Carlene Perdue Eager ’94 and her husband, Paul, are in language study in Poland with SEND International. Once a certain level of proficiency has been achieved, they will be involved in church planting. They have three children, Andrew (4), Aaron (2), and Alaina (4 months). Danielle Rossi Finlayson ’94 and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of Mackenzie Taylor on August 20, 2001. Mackenzie joined her brother, Tristan (2), in Belleair Beach, Florida. Michelle Murphy ’91 and Brad Wiger were married April 20, 2002 at Northwestern College Chapel in St. Paul, Minnesota. They both work for American Express in Minneapolis, where Brad is a senior business systems analyst and Michelle is a marketing project manager. Brad completed his master of business administration degree this summer. They reside in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and are actively involved in their church. Randy Oswald ’91 and his wife, Cathy, announce the birth of Emilie Lauren on January 10, 2002. They reside in Wooster, Ohio. Heather Hidalgo Brainard ’92 and her husband, David, announce the birth of Anika Montgomery on March 31, 2001. She joins her sister, Emma (2), at home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Becky Reich Hannon ’92 and her husband, David, praise the Lord for His provision for them and their ministry through many different people and in many Debbie Koch Glosson ’94 and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Grace Madeline on January 30, 2002. Her brother, Zachary (2), awaited her arrival in Hudson, Ohio. Cynthia Tate Messer '94 has been promoted to assistant professor of English at Cedarville University. Brian ’94 and Michele Lawson Miller ’93 announce the birth of Joshua David. He was born July 26, 2001 and joins his brother, Caleb, in Waynesville, Ohio. Jeff ’94 and Kendra Krick Miller ’99 announce the birth of Devon Grace on May 20, 2001. They reside in Dallas, Texas. Brenda Sprankle ’94 enjoyed the challenge of preparing lessons for class levels ranging from beginner to very advanced at Word of Life Hungary this past year. She has been encouraged by the growth of a student-led English class in Budapest. Nathan ’95 and Sue Rummel Beitler ’95 announce the birth of Wesley Robert on January 30, 2002. He was welcomed home by his sister, Kayla (18 months). Nathan is a sixth grade science teacher, and Sue stays at home in Wheaton, Illinois. An Apple for the Teacher The saying “An apple for the teacher” might have made middle school teacher Cynthia Curry Bell ’91 expect to receive a shiny Red Delicious apple now and then in her classroom. Instead, Cynthia got a golden one. In a classroom surprise in February, she was presented with a 2002 Golden Apple Award. First offered in 1986, The Golden Apple Awards exist to give excellent teachers well-deserved recognition for their important contributions to society. As a teacher at Still Middle School in Aurora, Illinois, Cynthia was one of 10 middle school educators chosen from among 1,000 nominees in her tri-county area. Cynthia and her nine fellow winners will each receive $2,500, an Apple computer, a paid semester sabbatical at Northwestern University, and induction into the Golden Apple Academy of Educators—an “education brain trust” of past winners. In addition, the winners were honored on a one-hour primetime television special broadcast on a local Chicago station. Currently in her tenth year of teaching, Cynthia makes math come alive in her classroom by encouraging her students to be “risk-takers.” One of her most-used phrases to encourage student participation is, “I need a risk-taker. Show what you know!” Cynthia is also known for her strong belief in students, her respect for them as individuals, and her energetic ways of encouraging them. Cynthia has been married for seven years to Robert Bell, who is a school administrator in her district. She earned her master of arts in educational administration from Wright State University after graduating from Cedarville’s education program. To contact Cindy, e-mail her at cbellfview@aol.com . Making an Impact Marcy Hintz ’94 returned to Cedarville in April to receive the Cedarville University Impact Teacher of the Year Award. She is the award’s youngest recipient and is also the first Cedarville graduate to earn the honor. The Cedarville Impact Teacher Awards are given annually to two teachers, one from Ohio and one from outside Ohio, who exhibit integrity, the ability to challenge and motivate students, and a strong positive impact on students’ learning and lives. Currently in her eighth year of pedagogy, Marcy is an English teacher at Tree of Life Christian School in Columbus, Ohio. Marcy was nominated for the award by a former student, Kristen Caudill, who is now a sophomore early childhood education major at Cedarville. In her nomination statement, Kristen noted that Marcy is “one in a million,” enthusiastic, and down to earth. Kristen remarked, “Miss Hintz showed me, through her own life, what it means to seek after God with my whole heart and work diligently to serve Him every day.” The award-winner for outside Ohio was Mike Hurd, a secondary social studies teacher at Engleside Christian School in Alexandria,Virginia. Dr. Phil Bassett, Marcy Hintz ’94, Kristen Caudill