Inspire, Winter 2003

32 Winter 2003 Scott ’97 and Joanna Halsey Bradley ’97 announce the birth of Hannah Kay on June 28, 2002. In August 2002, Scott received his doctorate in chemistry from Purdue University. Scott is a post- doctoral research scientist with Eli Lilly & Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. Joanna stays at home with Hannah in Pittsboro, Indiana. Chris ’97 and Debbie Copeland Campbell ’97 announce the birth of Kelly Anne on November 19, 2002. Chris is a seventh grade math teacher at East Clinton Middle School, and Debbie is a stay- at-home mom in Cedarville, Ohio. Brett ’97 and Kim Kleiman Shilton ’01 announce the birth of Liam Daniel on January 6, 2003. He was born two months early, and they are grateful to God for allowing Liam to have no problems or difficulties, except for being small. Brett is a full-time student at Northwest Baptist Seminary and works part-time as an associate and youth pastor. Kim works part-time in the progressive care unit at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Shiltons reside in Tacoma, Washington. Amy Thayer ’97 and Nathan Haeck were married May 17, 2003 in Linesville, Pennsylvania. Amy graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2001 and is in private practice in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Nathan is finishing his degree in marketing education at Eastern Michigan University. The couple resides in Canton, Michigan. Clayton ’98 and Amy Spurling Allen ’98 announce the birth of Grace Elizabeth on March 14, 2003. They reside in Greenville, South Carolina. Joshua Ausfahl ’98 and his wife, Heidi, announce the birth of Josiah Devon on June 29, 2003. They reside in Tacoma, Washington, where they are in the final stages of raising their support as missionaries. They hope to reach the field of Durban, South Africa in early 2004. Ryan ’98 and Ellen Burkhard Burkhard ’97 announce the birth of Samuel Ryan. He was born August 17, 2003 and joins his sister, Anna, at home in Cincinnati, Ohio. James Dewald ’98 and his wife, Sarah, announce the birth of Sierra Nicole on July 12, 2003. The Dewalds reside in Vermilion, Ohio. Sally Ward Foglesong ’98 and her husband, Jonathan, announce the birth of Jonathan Graham on March 19, 2003. Sally now stays at home with Graham after teaching second grade at a private school in LaPorte, Indiana for five years. Jonathan works for Harvest Homes, a Christian residential contractor based in Valparaiso, Indiana. Zach Ruffin ’98 and Mindy Robinson ’00 were married February 16, 2002 at South County Bible Church in St. Louis, Missouri. After enjoying a honeymoon to Palm Springs and San Diego, California, they have made their home in Denver, Colorado. Matt ’98 and Jamie Cartwright Thompson ’99 announce the birth of Ellie Renee on November 14, 2002. After teaching high school biology for three years, Jamie now works part-time with Matt. They own and operate a trucking and excavating business. Both Matt and Jamie enjoy working with their youth group at Heather Hills in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bryan ’99 and Aimee Stout Bell ’98 announce the birth of Katharyn Jocele on March 26, 2003. The Bells lives in Dallas, Texas, where Bryan is completing his degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. After three years of teaching students with behavior and emotional disabilities, Aimee now stays at home with Katie. Jason ’99 and Charity Rizer Grahame ’98 announce the birth of Brianna Nicole on April 21, 2003. In May 2003, Jason received his master of physician assistant degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. The Grahames reside in Chesapeake, Virginia, where Jason works for a local orthopedic practice, and Charity is excited to finally be a stay-at-home mom. Jeff ’99 and Kristie Miller Valdes ’99 announce the birth of Isabella Victoria on March 5, 2003. Jeff and Kristie were married June 16, 2001 in San Antonio, Texas. Jeff is a pilot for the Navy, while Kristie stays at home with Bella. The family resides in San Diego, California. 2000s Arik ’00 and Krista Keesling Akerberg ’96 announce the birth of Andrew Richard Lee on March 17, 2003. He was welcomed home by his siblings, Arik (7), Aryn (4), and Allyson (2), at home in Milton, New Hampshire. Arik is an engineer, and Krista enjoys staying at home and home-schooling the children. Sarah Schlicher ’00 and Samuel Hershberger were married June 14, 2003 in Dalton, Ohio. Sarah is a reading specialist at Mt. Hope Elementary and is the head softball coach at Hiland High School. Sam is a veal farmer. The couple currently resides in Orrville, Ohio. Sharon Smith Webber ’00 and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of Olivia Grace on July 18, 2003. They reside in Huntsville, Alabama, where Michael works for Stewart Tile Company. Sharon taught fifth grade for two years and now stays at home with Olivia. Abbey Beck ’01 and Mark Lanting were married at Lorimer Baptist Church in Dolton, Illinois on July 26, 2002. Abbey and Mark recently started teaching at Faith Academy in the Philippines. Abbey is a special education teacher,