Inspire, Winter 1990

Dr. Paul Dixon gave the annual State of the College Address on Friday, October 19, during the morning chapel service. Highlighting the message was his presentation of Cedarville benchmarks for the 21st century. The limited edition alumni sweatshirt offered by STC (Society for Technical Communication) is still available to alumni and friends of Cedarville College. If you are inter- ested in ordering one, please contact Sandi Harner at 513-766-2211 ext. 492. The shirts are $25 and come in M, L, and XL. Write or call today! umnotes Class News '70s Dale Schilling '72 received his MA in Eastern European and Russian studies from John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio, in May 1990. Dale is in his 18th year of teaching speech and history at Baptist Christian School in Cleveland. Elvin Mattison '73 has been appointed dean of the Faith Baptist Bible Seminary. In addition to his responsi- bilities as dean he will teach some classes. Dr. Mattison previously was president of Spurgeon Baptist College in Mulberry, Florida. Dick Muntis'73 has been appointed to serve an unexpired term on the Spencerville, Ohio, village council. Dick is employed by Huffy Bicycle Corp. as medical care coordinator and is athletic trainer for Temple Christian Schools of Lima, paramedic for Spencerville Rescue Squad, and EMS instructor for the State of Ohio. Karen (Sollenne '77) Buffington is the assistant director at Highlands Baptist Church Day Care and Kindergarten in Ocala, Florida. Tom '79 and Karin (Angel'79) Benefiel have learned that their son, Kristofer, has lost 85% of his hearing in both ears, following a bout with spinal meningitis. They have returned to the United States from Brazil and now live in Toledo, Ohio, where Kristofer can get the help he needs. They covet your prayers for Kristofer and for their future ministry. Rod Rose'78 has purchased a printing company in downtown Denver, Colorado. He was with Pitney Bowes Facilities Management for five years. Debbie (Kitchen '78) Rose is in her 12th year with the Denver Post as a recruitment advertising sales representative. They are active in Village Baptist Church, serving in the choir and on the church outreach/growth committee, which Rod chairs. /80s Rick Hickman '80 has accepted the position of coach and athletic director at Graceland University in New Albany, Indiana. Tomas Ruiz'80 graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, with a master of divinity degree. Tomas is starting his second Hispanic church located near Miami, Florida. June Striegel '80 graduated from University of Cincin- nati College of Law in 1988. She practiced for two years in Kansas City, Missouri, and currently serves in the Missouri Attorney General's Office in Jefferson City. Keith Willhite '80 was granted a Ph.D. degree from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Bill Buhrow '82 and his wife, Donna, have moved to Newberg, Oregon, where Bill is enrolled at George Fox College (formerly Western Conservative Baptist Semi- nary) in the graduate school of clinical psychology. Rebecca(Vendrich '83) Barth is now a full-time nursing student at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio, and will attend Huron Road School of Nursing in 1991. Rebecca has two children, Benjamin 7 and Molly 4. Jim Hartsell '83 completed his master's degree in education at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. He is employed as a career counselor in the student development office of Nash Community College in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Jim's wife, Melissa (Beach '86) is a secretary for Abbott Laboratories in Rocky Mount. John Nicholas '83 has started a business called Nicholas Defense Systems in Godfrey, Illinois. John Jackson '84 has been promoted to registrar at the Christian Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John's responsibilities include recruiting, admissions, academic development and alumni. John and his wife, Deanna (Palmer '82), are expecting their first child in March 1991. Sherrie Wilson '84 has been promoted to a GS-90 at Wright Patterson Air Force base in Dayton, Ohio. Sherri is a program analyst for Air Force Logistics Command. Lauren Colas'85 works for ARCO Alaska, Inc, a 6 Winter'90 subsidiary of Atlantic Richfield in Anchorage. Her job as internal control analyst includes contract compliance auditing. Lauren's job does allow travel to the Lower 48 frequently during the winter months. Steve Mulligan '85 is working in the accounting depart- ment at Servicemaster headquarters in Illinois. Steve is also attending classes to finish his accounting degree. Joan Parsons'85 earned a master of science degree in library science at Duke University in 1989 and is assis- tant biology librarian at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sharon (Banzhof '85) Wright is working in the promo- tional services department of a specialty manufacturing company. They make wall and door protectors and entrance mats. David Edwards'86 of Washington, D.C., has opened a new business called Capitol Consulting. Dave helps newcomers and those wanting to work in Washington to find job opportunities. Previously, Dave worked for Senator Robert Kasten for two years. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., give Dave a call. David Williams '86 received a promotion to general accountant at Standard Register Company. Joel Aker '87 is business manager for Cartwright Heating and Construction in Cleveland, Ohio. He also has started his own advertising and production company. Jane(Baughman '87)Silcott is employed full time as a writer/secretary at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary and expects to finish her master's degree in 1992. Her husband, Tim, is youth evangelist in the summer and full- time seminary student during the school year. Tom Peterson '87 has been promoted from district agent to sales manager for the Prudential Financial Services District Office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He, his wife, Renee(Bowen '87), and daughter Kayla reside in Enola, Pennsylvania. George Reede '87 graduated from Washington and Lee School of Law in Lexington, Virginia, and has taken a position at Niles, Barton, and Wilmer in Baltimore, Maryland. Sharon (Tinkler'89) is teaching third grade at Lutherville/Timonium Elementary School in Baltimore County, Maryland. Rick Seidel '87 is earning a M.Div. degree at Grace Theological Seminary. Lana (Olson '88), his wife, works full-time as a faculty secretary at the seminary. Rebecca Peters'88 has finished a nursing degree and is employed by Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Sandy Hudon '89 began graduate studies at Columbia Bible Seminary and Graduate School in the fall. Loren Tucker'89 assumed the duties of youth pastor in Freeport, Illinois, on October 2, 1990. Greg O'Dell '89 began studies at Dallas Theological Seminary this fall. Rebecca(Snyder '86), Greg's wife, completed her MA coursework in elementary math at State University at Cartland, New York. Brian Weber '89 is assistant editor in the Sunday School Department of Regular Baptist Press in Schaumburg, Illinois. '90s Jody(Hutchinson '90) Ross was presented the Edward L. Emerson Award at Wright State School of Medicine. This is an endowed award based On outstanding aca- demics. Jody is a member of the Wright State Class of 1994. Her parents live in Enola, Pennsylvania. David Ryan '90 accepted a call to become pastor of youth ministries at Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Sidney, Ohio. One in Christ Kristin Karsian '80 and Louis Rocco were joined in holy wedlock at Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Wyck- off, New Jersey, on October 7, 1990. Rebecca Snyder '86 and Greg O'Dell '89 tied the wedding knot on August 19, 1989, at Second Baptist Church in Auburn, New York. Seventeen Cedarville College alumni were in the wedding party. Jane Baughman '87 and Tim Silcott were united in marriage at Urbandale Baptist Church in Urbandale, Iowa, on August 11, 1990. Gwen Price '88 and Vernon Lochtefeld joyfully joined hearts on June 16, 1989, at Ansonia First Church of God, Ansonia, Ohio. Dwayne Hoff'89 and Jennifer McMillan exchanged marriage vows at West Hill Baptist Church, Wooster, Ohio, on October 27, 1990. Susan Moyer '89 and Loren Tucker'89 were united in marriage on September 7, 1990, at Grace Bible Church, Souderton, Pennsylvania. Kimberly Bailey '90 and Jim Jacobs were married recently. Handiwork of God Dave and LaVerne(Kirby '76) Geringer welcomed Keely Marie on July 20, 1990. She weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. Brian 6, and Amber 3, were waiting at home. Earl '77 and Marilyn Shaffer are pleased to announce the birth of Kendra Janel,8 lbs.8 oz., 21 in., born on February 8, 1990. Grant 5, and Elya 3, are delighted. Dennis '78 and Sherry Chesser are rejoicing in the birth of Jeffrey James, born on June 21, 1990, weighing 10 lbs. 11 oz. and measuring 23 in. Jeremy 8, and Jason 4, are happy with a new brother. Paul '78 and Karen (Sewell'80) Edwards were blessed with a son, Matthew Philip on July 11, 1990. Matthew weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. and measured 20 in. Older brother is Jonathan 3 1/2. Fred '78 and Hope(Kirby '78) Richer are thrilled with Hollis Layne, born on May 9, 1990. Hollis weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and measured 20 3/4 in. Bryan '78 and Marilyn Segerstrom greeted Jared Charles on September 22, 1990. His 6 lbs. 11 1/2 oz. and 20 1/4 in. is a good start on life. Gary '79 and Sandy(Dawson '78) Hinkle had a girl, Mary Elisabeth on September 7, 1990. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and was 19 1/2 in. long. She joins Aaron 6 1/2, David 5, and Benjamin 3. Ben '79 and Amy(Plaggemars '82) Belleman announce the birth of Alexander Lee on August 22, 1990. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 1/2 oz. Alex joins Andrew 7, and Chelsea 2 1/2. Gary and Cheryl(Carey '79)Saxton call their little addition Megan Rochelle. She was born on August 17. 1990, weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz., and was 20 in. long. Jennifer 11, and Nathaniel 8, are thrilled. Ron '79 and Joyce (Cartwright '79) Sheldon announced the birth of Josiah Wayne on July 27, 1990. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 in. long. Jared 4 welcomed his brother. Joe and Cindy (Castle '79)Soto added Joseph Thomas, Jr. to the family on July 9, 1990. Timmy 7, Becky 4, and Cindy 2 complete the family picture. Rick '80 and Landa(Penquite '80) Hickman are happy to announce the birth of Daniel Joseph. Daniel weighed 8 lbs. 13 1/2 oz. and measured 20 in. when he arrived on September 5, 1990. Scott '81 and Evelyn (Shirk '82) Jelsma welcomed Jennifer Dawn on August 4, 1990, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. and measuring 20 1/2 in. Jennifer joins David 2, and Michelle 1. Russell '81 and Amy Mierta are proud to announce the arrival of Timothy James. Timothy weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. and measured 21 1/2 in. when he arrived on August 2, 1990. Elizabeth, 21 months, is his sister. Glenn '81 and Linda Sergeant welcomed Leah Joy on August 22, 1990. She weighed 8 lbs.9 oz. and was 21 1/4 in. long. Brothers are David and Benjamin. David and Carol(Morgan '81) Stoltzfus are happy to announce the arrival of Luke Ammon born May 19, 1990, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. and measuring 21 1/2 in. Paul '82 and Geri(Black '83) Briggs are delighted with a son, Zachary David, born on August 8, 1990. Zachary weighed 7 lbs. 15 1/2 oz. and was 20 1/4 in. long. John and Sharon (Lahaie '82) Huxham were blessed with Trevor Austin on August 15, 1990. Trevor was 21 in. long and weighed 10 lbs. 2 oz. Mark '82 and Amy(Young '80) Womack eagerly awaited the birth of Alison Leigh on September 10, 1990. Her stats are 6 lbs. 7 oz. and 19 in. Amber 5, and Aubrey 3, are Alison's sisters. Mark is sports information director in the Athletic Department of Cedarville College. John and Kathy(Perry '83) Creekmore are praising the Lord for Seth Robert, who was born September 18, 1990, weighing 9 lbs. 4 1/2 oz and measuring 21 in. Seth joins Sarah, 3. Dale and Tammy(Wilson '83) Davidson are pleased to announce the birth of Jeremy Dale born August 11, 1990. Jeremy weighed in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 20 1/2 in. Jeffrey 3, is his brother. Scott '83 and Deborah (Cornelius '84) DeGroft are thrilled to announce the birth of a brother for Jennifer 20 months. Brian Robert was born on February 17, 1990, and weighed 8 lbs. Dale and Nancy(Rockey '83) Price and Stephanie 16 months, greeted Amy LeeAnna on May 12, 1990. Kurt'83 and Becky(Kempf'85) Price welcomed Nathan Alan on June 10, 1990. He weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz., was 191/2 in. long and joins Leah 2. Carl '83 and Susan(Olson '86) Ruby were thrilled when Meagan Elizabeth joined the family on September 4, 1990. Meagan weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. and was 20 1/2 in. long. Carl is a counselor on staff at Cedarville College. Tim '84 and Ann Bishop welcomed Ryan Timothy on July 8, 1990, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. and measuring 21 in. Jeff '84 and Brenda (Fisher '86) Bolyard are happy to announce the arrival of Ethan Jeffrey, born on May 2,