Inspire, Summer 2008

a lumnotes Cedarville University 31 Curt ’93 and Angie (Henry) Pearson ’94 announce the birth of Alyssa Faith on November 16, 2007. She was welcomed home by seven siblings, Ashley, Megan, Bryan, Krista, Tyler, Caleb, and Sierra. The Pearsons farm in Corning, Iowa. Chad Showalter ’93 and his wife, Deborah, announce the birth of Rachel Sophia on March 31, 2007. They live in Columbus, Ohio. Rachel (McDonald) Yanac ’93 and her husband, Ade, work with Wycliffe Bible Translators, serving in Peru since 1998. In August 2007, they helped missionary and Quechua colleagues host the long-awaited dedication of the Huaylas Quechua New Testament. They currently teach literacy and Bible study skills and hike into the Andes Mountains to show the Jesus film. Dayton McEwen ’95 and his wife, Beverly, announce the birth of Kessa Mae on October 29, 2006. She joined her sisters, Karys (3) and Claire (16 months), in Jupiter, Florida. Dayton is in his sixth year at his warranty firm, and Bev enjoys staying at home with the girls. John ’95 and Sharon (Swanson) Murphy ’93 announce the adoption of Elijah Abdu John. Elijah was born in Ethiopia on September 29, 2000, and joined the family in America on August 18, 2007. His new siblings, Ethan (8), Lily (6), and Isabel (4), welcomed him home in Kirksville, Missouri. John works as a private land biologist, and Sharon is a full-time, homeschooling mom. Jason Thompson ’95 is the zone director for the northeast region of Brinkmann Instruments. Scott ’96 and Joy (Wickholm) Bennett ’98 announce the births of their children. Samuel was born on September 22, 2002, Anna on March 18, 2005, and Luke on July 23, 2007. They joined older sister Elli in Mason, Ohio. Scott is a brand manager for Procter & Gamble, and Joy works part time as parent coordinator of the Family Advisory Council at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Please pray for Elli and Luke, who were each born with congenital heart defects. Jim ’96 and Jeanne (Carlton) Cramer ’99 announce the birth of Grace Elisabeth on August 23, 2007. Her brother, Harrison (2), awaited her arrival in Springfield, Ohio. Jim is a systems engineer for EasyLink Services International Corporation, and Jeanne enjoys staying at home with the children. Jason Kinniburgh ’96 and his wife, Mary, announce the birth of their identical twin girls. Olivia Belle and Sophia Elizabeth were born November 8, 2007, and joined their siblings, Emmaline (5) and Izaac (4), in Hayfield, Minnesota. Jason is a nurse manager of the surgical trauma ICU at Mayo Clinic. Aaron ’96 and Debbie (Rotman) Roberts ’95 announce the birth of Benjamin Matthew on December 11, 2006. Aaron is an officer for Fifth Third Bank, and Debbie is a part-time fifth-grade teacher for Lakota Local School District. They live in West Chester, Ohio, and attend Grace Bible Presbyterian Church in Sharonville. If you would like to contact a friend highlighted in this section, please contact alumni@cedarville.edu . We’d be glad to put you in touch.