Inspire, Summer 2003

Inspire 35 Galyn Nook ’91 and his wife, Tami, announce the birth of Garrett Michael on May 27, 2002. Since Garrett was premature, he spent his first two months in Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He came home on July 23, 2002 and joined his siblings, Makayla (6) and Grant (5), who are enjoying God’s wonderful miracle gift to their family. Derek ’91 and Stephanie Stevens Pierce ’89 announce the birth of Abigail Grace on August 29, 2002. Big brothers Seth (7), Sean (5), and Jacob (2) welcomed her home in Westerville, Ohio. Derek is a self-employed insurance broker. Stephanie left the technical writing field to stay home with the children. Tim ’91 and Kathy Reed Steiner ’93 announce the birth of Joel Ethan. He was born June 7, 2002 and joins his brothers, Jared (7), Jason (5), and Jordan (1), at home in Mikado, Michigan. Sharon Klopfenstein Christman ’92 has been promoted from assistant professor to associate professor of nursing at Cedarville University. Sharon is currently a Ph.D. student at The Ohio State University with plans to graduate in 2003. She has been at Cedarville University since 1997 and currently resides in Columbus with her husband, Rob ’96 . Becky Reich Hannon ’92 is recruiting nurses for the summer camps that take place in New York. She and her family are encouraged by the groups that come on weekends to help at the camp. They pray that those that come will be challenged by what God is doing at the camp and in the city for His glory. Ruth Harton Kennedy ’92 received her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Indiana University of Pennsylvania on December 15, 2002. Mike Measley ’92 and his wife, Jen, were married on December 14, 2002 in Pennsylvania, and are now back in Papau New Guinea. They are so thankful for the support of their families and friends in getting all the details together for this wedding. Brian ’92 and Dana Guy Phipps ’90 are in the United States through June 2003. They are excited how God answered their prayers by sending two families to help with the work in Apricot, Turkey. Laura Hollander Sinkonis ’92 and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of Michael Peter on April 22, 2002. He joins David (4) and Kristina (2) in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Bumper ’93 and Susanne Justice Hidalgo ’93 announce the birth of Luke Justice. He was born October 23, 2001 and was welcomed home by his siblings, Jonathan, Jeremy, and Lauren, in Richardson, Texas. Paul ’93 and Lisa Davidson McGrady ’89 announce the birth of Daniel Davidson on March 31, 2002. He joins his sister, Lily (2), at home in Park Forest, Illinois. Rob Reed ’93 and Mindy Ritter ’87 were married October 12, 2002 in Dublin, Ohio. Rob is a graduate of Baptist Bible Seminary and recently joined the staff of Northwest Chapel, where he leads the worship and music ministries. Mindy continued her education at Columbus State University and is a legal assistant for a firm in German Village. After a honeymoon to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, the Reeds made their home in Columbus, Ohio. Erin O’Donnell Whinnery ’93 enjoys managing her husband Daniel’s remodeling business and home-schooling their children, Jack (7), Benjamin (6), and Lucy (2). The Whinnerys reside in Gahanna, Ohio. Robb Barnum ’94 and his wife, Nancy, announce the birth of Devan Lawlor on March 15, 2002. Rob is a fixed income analyst/trader for Citigroup Investments in Manhattan, and Nancy works occasionally in the emergency room to keep her skills sharp. The Barnums are active at their church and reside in Mahwah, New Jersey. Joe ’94 and Melanie Dawson Lausin ’95 announce the birth of Suzanna Kathleen on October 18, 2002. She was welcomed home by Benjamin (2) in Thompson, Ohio. Susan Mexcur ’94 and Tanya Roy have received the 2001 National Award for Best Postal Customer Councils (PCC) Co- Chair Team. Postal customer councils help gauge the effectiveness of postal programs and services for business and non-profit customers. Susan is the marketing manager of Headlight Audio-Visual in Portland, Oregon. Greg Milentis ’94 and Rochelle Craig were married November 2, 2002. Greg works at General Electric, and Rochelle works at Lincoln Financial Corporation. They reside in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and enjoy their church, North Park Community. Jeff ’94 and Kendra Krick Miller ’99 announce the birth of Samantha Brie on June 22, 2002. She was welcomed home by her sister, Devon, in McKinney, Texas. Brenda Sprankle ’94 enjoyed her Christmas at home in the United States and was thankful for the safe travels she had. Soon after returning to Hungary, she attended a Missionary Enrichment Conference in Budapest as well as the Word of Life Bible School Missions Conference. Chris ’95 and Brenda Royer Handel ’95 announce the birth of Emily Joy on October 25, 2002. She joins her brother, Mark (3), at home in Crofton, Maryland. Scott ’95 and Christine Fischbacher Hayden ’93 , along with Diana Lyons ’01 , Becky Shellenbarger ’01 , and Jonathan Montgomery ’92 , gathered for a “Chuck’s Potluck” in October 2002. The menu included items that were fondly remembered from college dining days. The five alums are faculty at International Community School in Bangkok, Thailand. Scott and Christine look forward to being in the United States for the 2002-2003 school year. They have a daughter, Krista, and await the September birth of their second child. Sallianne VanCise Jones ’95 and her husband, Jeffrey, announce the birth of Simon Jeffrey on April 19, 2002. He was welcomed home by Adelinne Sarah (3). Sallianne works in alumni affairs at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Lori Royal Morton ’95 and her husband, Jeremy, announce the birth of Josiah David on October 30, 2001. The Mortons recently moved to Hoopeston, Illinois, where Jeremy is a pastor. After coaching volleyball for seven years, Lori now stays home with Josiah. Chris Ann Terry Schultz ’95 and her husband, Ralph, announce the birth of Chantel Marie on December 7, 2002. Chris Ann is a substitute teacher, and Ralph works at Profiners. They reside in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. Derek ’96 and Yoshimi Ikeda Johnson ’96 announce the birth of Solon Ora Page on May 12, 2001 in South Korea. His name means “Wise Prayerful Servant.” The Johnsons are in their fourth year of missionary service with Network of International Christian School in Uijongbu, Korea. Derek is a middle and high school Bible teacher who leads