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Hollywood at Hope TV and film productions enrich learning Page 10

ALSO INSIDE: Mortar Board Honored • Jazz in Japan • Face Blindness NEWS FROM HOPE COLLEGE

Volume 42, No. 2 October 2010

On the Cover Members of the crew borrow the statue of A.C. Van Raalte that faces campus from Centennial Park as they set up a shot while filmingReturn to the Hiding Place this summer. Both the film and the new Sprout network children’s program Noodle and Doodle shot in Holland and at Hope, providing unique learning opportunities for students and adding a bit of Hollywood excitement to the college’s off-season.

Volume 42, No. 2 October 2010 Published for Alumni, Friends and Parents of Hope College by the Office of Public and Community Relations. Should you receive more than one copy, please pass it “Quote, unquote” on to someone in your community. An overlap of Hope College constituencies makes duplication sometimes unavoidable. uote, unquote is an eclectic that produce more substantial learning outcomes for sampling of things said at and students than could any of the single contexts alone.” Editor Q Third, she noted that the students should be open Gregory S. Olgers ’87 about Hope College. to the different styles of learning, or “multidirectional pedagogy,” that they would encounter, from Layout and Design Wesley A. Wooley ’89 With the members of the Class traditional classroom teaching, to hands-on of 2014 at the beginning of their laboratory sessions, to field placements, service- Printing IPC Print Services of St. Joseph, Mich. college experience, speaker Dr. Sonja learning projects and more. “First, it encourages us to be open to learning in ways that may be very different Trent-Brown, assistant professor Contributing Writers of psychology, suggested ways to from what we have been accustomed to, because, you Greg Chandler, Chris Lewis ’09 make the most of the learning know, it may turn out that it works for you,” she said. “Second, our ‘multi-‘tude’ encourages us to jump right Contributing Photographers opportunities ahead. Rob Kurtycz, Lou Schakel ’71, Dan Vander Beek She presented the address “A in with full willingness to participate. If we only give Multi-‘tude’ of Opportunity” during the college’s something a weak, half-attempt, we’re already putting Hope College Office of Public Relations Opening Convocation on Sunday, Aug. 29, in the ourselves at a disadvantage for reaping maximum DeWitt Center, Holland, MI 49423-3698 benefit from the experience.” phone: (616) 395-7860 Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse. fax: (616) 395-7991 The entire address is available online. Fourth, she encouraged them to be open to [email protected] the many prospects that the college will offer More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc for “multicultural encounter,” from on-campus Thomas L. Renner ’67 coursework to domestic or overseas off-campus Associate Vice President for Public and Community Relations Dr. Trent-Brown included the colloquial study to learning from others at Hope who are from short form of the word “attitude” in the title of different races and traditions. “We’ve heard about Gregory S. Olgers ’87 her address to emphasize that how the students the necessities of globalization and being able to Director of News Media Services approach their education will play a key role in participate effectively in the changing world, in Lynne M. Powe ’86 what they gain from it. She suggested that they effect, becoming adept global citizens. So, yes, Associate Director of Public and adopt a multitude of “’tudes” in pursuing the this will be important for your careers, but more Community Relations multiple lessons that their years at Hope will importantly, for your lives,” she said. “Our ‘multi- offer. ‘tude’ here encourages openness, hospitality, patience, Julie Rawlings ’83 Huisingh Public Relations Services Administrator First, she encouraged the students to honesty, humility and compassion. It also undergirds embrace the way that the college’s “multi- courage—it can be scary moving outside your comfort Karen Bos disciplinary” liberal arts education can give them zone, making ‘first contact,’ not knowing what you Office Manager additional perspectives with which to understand might find and how it might change your life… News from Hope College is published during the world and make a difference in it. “As we change you.” April, June, August, October, and December by better comprehend the world in which we Dr. Trent-Brown also asked the students to pursue Hope College, 141 East 12th Street, live—its intricacies, nuances and subtleties—we the multiple attitudes in a unified way, “thoughtful, Holland, Michigan 49423-3698 are better prepared to meet its needs, to battle intentional and prayerful in discerning amongst the Postmaster: Send address changes to news from its ills, and to uplift its joys; making informed choices.” She reflected on the way that the Christian Hope College, Holland, MI 49423-3698 contributions and providing effective service,” faith informs learning at Hope and cited Philippians she said. 2:1-11, in which Paul calls for his readers to follow Notice of Nondiscrimination Hope College is committed to the concept of equal Next, Dr. Trent-Brown said that they Christ’s example and act in faith and humility, and rights, equal opportunities and equal protection under should also take full advantage of Hope’s with regard for others. the law. Hope College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, creed or disability to all “multicontextual focus,” or emphasis on “It has been said that ‘it is your attitude… that the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally educating the whole person. “At Hope we determines your altitude,’ meaning that you can accorded or made available to students at Hope College, identify three primary contexts within which achieve new heights in your life if you are intentional including the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school- we want students to grow—the academic, the about your attitude,” she said. “Class of 2014, there is administered programs. With regard to employment, the co-curricular and the spiritual,” she said. “Hope no limit to the heights you might achieve sharing the College complies with all legal requirements prohibiting discrimination in employment. strives to be a place where the integration across attitude of Christ, and a ‘multi-’tude approach to your these multiple contexts forges interconnections education; you just have to rise to the occasion.”

2 News From Hope College CONTENTS NEWS FROM HOPE COLLEGE Volume 42, No. 2 October 2010

2 “Quote, unquote” Learning attitude.

4 Events Activities forthcoming.

5 Campus Scene News from the halls of Hope. 8 8 Campus Profile Mortar Board chapter named nation’s best.

10 Campus Profile TV and film productions add unique lessons. 10 12 Campus Profile Students and professor study jazz in Japan.

14 Faculty Profile Heather Sellers sees more through face-blindness. 12

16 Pull ’10 The storied Hope tradition continues. 14 18 Campus Profile New students make time to serve.

21 Classnotes News of the alumni family.

31 A Closing Look Impressionist landscape. 16

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October 2010 3 Events

ACADEMIC CALENDAR DANCE THEATRE TICKET SALES Fall Semester Student Dance Concert— Street Scene—Wednesday- For events with advance ticket sales, Nov. 5-7, Friday-Sunday—Family Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 22-23 Saturday, Nov. 17-20 the ticket office in the front lobby Weekend Dow Center, 8 p.m. DeWitt Center, main theatre, of the DeVos Fieldhouse is open Nov. 25-29, Thursday, 8 a.m. Admission is free. 8 p.m. weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Monday, 8 a.m.— Student Dance Concert— Tickets for Hope College Theatre and can be called at (616) 395-7890. Thanksgiving Recess. Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 6-7 productions are $10 for regular Dec. 10, Friday--Last day of classes Knickerbocker Theatre, 8 p.m. admission, $7 for senior citizens, and Dec. 13-17, Monday-Friday— Admission is free. $5 for children 18 and under, and are Semester examinations available at the ticket office in the Dec. 17, Friday—Residence halls front lobby of the DeVos Fieldhouse. close, 5 p.m.

JACK RIDL VISITING WRITERS SERIES ADMISSIONS David Shields, fiction/ Campus Visits: The Admissions nonfiction—Thursday, Nov. 11 MUSIC Office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The reading will be at the Carlos Perez, guitar—Friday, Nov. weekdays, and from September Knickerbocker Theatre beginning 19: Knickerbocker Theatre, 7:30 through early June is also open at 7 p.m. Live music by the Jazz p.m. Tickets are $10 for regular from 9 a.m. until noon on DE PREE GALLERY Chamber Ensemble will precede admission, $7 for senior citizens, and Saturdays. Tours and admissions $5 for children 18 and under, and Katherine Sullivan: The Docile the event beginning at 6:30 p.m. interviews are available during the are available at the ticket office in the Body—Through Friday, Nov. 19 Admission is free. summer as well as the school year. front lobby of the DeVos Fieldhouse. A series of paintings on the Appointments are recommended. Women’s Chamber Choir dialectics of power, works by Visit Days: Visit Days offer ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS Performance—Monday, Nov. 22: Professor Sullivan during her specific programs for prospective Family Weekend—Friday-Sunday, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 2009-10 sabbatical. students, including transfers and Nov. 5-7 195 W. 13th St., at Maple Avenue, Juried Student Art Show—Friday, high school juniors and seniors. Satellite Basketball Gatherings— 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Dec. 3-Wednesday, Dec. 15. The programs show students and Saturday, Jan. 29 Liederabend—Tuesday, Nov. 23: Opening reception: Friday, their parents a typical day in the Gatherings around the Holland Area Arts Council, 150 E. Dec. 3, 5-6 p.m. life of a Hope student. country to watch the 3 Eighth St., 7:30 p.m. Admission is Work by Hope students. The days for 2010-11 are: p.m. Hope-at-Calvin men’s free. Fri., Nov. 5 Fri., Jan. 28 The gallery is open Mondays through basketball game live. Jazz Combos Concert—Monday, Fri., Nov. 12 Fri., Feb. 4 Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.hopecalvin.com Nov. 29: Wichers Auditorium of Fri., Nov. 19 Mon., Feb. 21 and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Alumni Weekend—Friday- Nykerk Hall of Music, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 17 Fri., March 4 Admission is free. Please call the Saturday, April 29-30 Admission is free. Includes reunions for every Vocal Jazz Workshop—Tuesday, For further information about any gallery at (616) 395-7500 for more fifth class from 1961 through Nov. 30: Wichers Auditorium of Admissions Office event, please call information. 1981, and a 50-Year Circle Nykerk Hall of Music, 7:30 p.m. (616) 395-7850, or toll free 1-800- brunch for all classes from Admission is free. 968-7850; check on-line at www.hope. 1960 and earlier. Concert Band Performance— edu/admissions; or write: Hope College Thursday, Dec. 2: Dimnent For more information, please call Admissions Office; 69 E. 10th St.; PO Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m. the Office of Alumni and Parent Box 9000; Holland, MI; 49422-9000. Admission is free. Relations at (616) 395-7250 or visit Brown Bag Concert—Friday, Dec. the Alumni Association online at: 3: Holland Area Arts Council, 150 E. www.hope.edu/alumni. GREAT PERFORMANCE SERIES Eighth St., noon. Admission is free. Turtle Island Quartet—Friday, Christmas Vespers—Saturday- Nov. 12: Dimnent Memorial Sunday, Dec. 4-5: Dimnent Chapel, 7:30 p.m. TRADITIONAL EVENTS Memorial Chapel. The services will Claremont Trio—Thursday, Jan. Nykerk Cup Competition— be on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. 27: Dimnent Memorial Chapel, Saturday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Holland Civic Center at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The public sale CIRCO AEREO—Friday-Saturday, Christmas Vespers—Saturday- of tickets will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25-26: Knickerbocker Sunday, Dec. 4-5 Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. until gone at Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dimnent Memorial Chapel the ticket office in the main lobby of Rose Ensemble—Thursday, March Baccalaureate and SPORTS SCHEDULES the DeVos Fieldhouse. Tickets are $10 31: Dimnent Memorial Chapel, Commencement--Sunday, May 8 each, with a limit of four per person. Please visit the college online at 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble Concert— www.hope.edu/athletics/winter. Wednesday, Dec. 8: Dimnent Tickets are $18 for regular admission, html for schedules for the winter INSTANT INFORMATION Memorial Chapel, 7 p.m. $13 for senior citizens, and $6 for athletic season, including men’s Admission is free. children under 18 and Hope students, Updates on events, news and basketball, women’s basketball, and Madrigal Dinner—Friday- and are available at the ticket office athletics at Hope may be obtained men’s and women’s swimming. Saturday, Dec. 10-11: Maas in the front lobby of the DeVos online 24 hours a day at www. Copies may be obtained by calling Center, auditorium, 6 p.m. Ticket Fieldhouse. hope.edu/pr/events.html. (616) 395-7860. availability through ticket office.

4 News From Hope College Campus Scene

STRONG ENROLLMENT: MENTORING HONORED: GUIDE ACCLAIM: Hope The Hope campus Senior Reed Swift of continues to fare well in multiple continues to operate at Midland, Mich., received college guides, with the newest capacity with enrollment the July “Senator’s Award editions of a variety of the above 3,200 for the fifth for Men in Mentoring” publications debuting in tandem consecutive year. from State Senator Wayne with the advent of the school year. Hope has enrolled Kuipers (R-Holland). Recent guides that list Hope 3,202 students this fall, the Swift is a mentor with among the select number of fifth time since the fall of 2006 that enrollment Big Brothers Big Sisters of institutions they single out for has topped 3,200. Last year’s enrollment the Lakeshore. He received praise include the 2011 Best Colleges headcount was 3,230. the award during a ceremony on Friday, July published by U.S. News & World Report, the 2011 The student body consists of 1,267 men 23. Fiske Guide to Colleges and the America’s Best and 1,935 women from 44 states and territories The award highlights the importance Colleges 2010 published by Forbes Magazine. and 29 foreign countries. The total includes of mentoring by males in particular, since The annual rankings compiled by U.S. News 766 first-time students. nationwide two thirds of all youth in need & World Report have once again included Hope With the enrollment headcount remaining of mentors are male but only one third of among the 100 best liberal arts colleges in the high, the college’s full-time-equivalent mentors are male, and is presented monthly nation. enrollment is tied for the second-highest level to volunteers with programs that are The college is 88th out of 266 institutions that ever. The “full-time-equivalent” figures are a partnered with the Ottawa County Mentoring are considered national liberal arts colleges in the synthesis of full-time and part-time enrollment, Collaborative, with each program able to rankings. A year ago Hope was ranked 92nd. and help the college measure the demand on its identify one recipient per year. In addition, Hope also continues to be resources. Hope’s total this year 3,177.1, tied Swift noted that he appreciates the included among the institutions that the with the fall 2008 figure; last year’s total was a importance of the program for personal publication recognizes for providing outstanding record-high 3,201.8. experience, since he had a Big Brother for undergraduate research/creative project More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc several years while growing up. “The least I can opportunities, and the college is also included in do is give back and return the favor,” he said. a new category that highlights the nation’s best He was the third Hope student in a year to undergraduate teaching. A NEW EDITION: A receive the monthly recognition. The Fiske Guide to Colleges, now in its 27th dramatic change greeted More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc edition, continues to include Hope as one of visitors to the Hope- only about 310 colleges and universities that Geneva Bookstore as the it highlights as “the best and most interesting new semester began. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Researchers institutions in the nation—the ones that students The front check-out in China and the U.S. participated in a most want to know about.” The guide does area of the store has been conference at Hope this summer with no one not rank the institutions it selects, but instead extensively remodeled, going home with jet lag. includes statistical information for each--such as with a new layout, a new counter and décor Hope has enrollment, test-score ranges and graduation rate-- that emphasizes the store’s Hope roots. It’s the been a part of and multi-paragraph profiles that discuss qualities first major renovation of the space since the the Regional such as the academic and social environments. bookstore opened in its DeWitt Center location Chemistry REU Hope is 229th out of only 610 institutions in 1982. Symposium selected for inclusion in the America’s Best The aesthetic changes are most noticeable annually for the Colleges 2010 guide published by Forbes Magazine. day-to-day, but functionality played a large past 17 years. The publication notes, “Whether they’re in role in the project. The new counter can be The event is for the top 10 or near the end of the list, all 610 rearranged as needed to handle the large number the students schools in this ranking count among the best of students who visit simultaneously for their and faculty of in the country: we review just 9% of the 6,600 books at the start of each semester, the better to colleges and accredited postsecondary institutions in the U.S., reduce the amount of time they spend in line. universities that have held summer support so appearing on our list at all is an indication that There’s a certain irony in the impetus for through the National Science Foundation’s a school meets a high standard.” the change, although based on the passage of “Research Experiences for Undergraduates” More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc time itself the bookstore was anticipating some program. The students present posters and updating in the near future anyway. The store seminars concerning their work. moved to its current site following the 1980 Although as the symposium’s title reflects, HOPE IN PICTURES: Please visit the college burning of Van Raalte Hall, which prompted the symposium is for REU-supported schools online to enjoy extensive photo galleries the relocation of several campus offices. This in the general area—Hope, Notre Dame organized by topic and summer’s renovation culminated work that University and the University of Michigan chronicling a variety began after a rainstorm-induced flood in the in 2010—this year’s installment brought of events in the life of summer of 2009 filled the space several inches in participants from Peking University and Hope. At right Dutch and deep with water and made it necessary to Tsinghua University in China as well. The two student Orientation empty out the store and start over. universities were included through U of M’s Assistants take time to be The planning enjoyed an added Hope grant, which has an exchange component. photographed during Move- touch. Mary Piers ’68 George of Holland, Through the magic of the Internet—Skype in In Day in August. The OAs, Mich., was the overall design consultant, and particular—participants in the symposium volunteers every one, do yeoman’s service in Chris Wiers ’81 of Zeeland, Mich., created a at Hope and from the universities in China helping every new student move from vehicle to large-scale anchor-themed wall graphic and could share their presentations live with their campus room, so that the families don’t have to. hanging signs for the store. colleagues half a world away. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/gallery

October 2010 5 Campus Profile

as a teacher who took on some additional other firms and bring back what I’ve learned to responsibilities later in his career,” he said. the classroom.” “Not as an ‘administrator’ who once spent a Professor Milanowski is pleased to have few days in the classroom.” returned to higher education after some years As both a former college president and a away. Forging former college professor, Dr. Weller appreciates “Ever since I was young, I wanted to be the importance of endowed funds in support a teacher,” she said, noting that she enjoys of teaching. Endowed professorships help equally the students who are interested in the recognize outstanding faculty members for the design as a career and those in other fields. high quality of their contributions as teachers “It’s just wonderful when students catch on and scholars and provide resources in support and see how design influences their discipline of their work. and their gifts,” she said. Hope currently has a total of 28 endowed “I’m at Hope, and I’m presented with professorships, most for specific academic this endowed professorship that is specifically departments, ranging from art to dance to for design. It’s just incredible,” Professor TTraditionradition chemistry to English to education and religion; Milanowski said. some for distinguished scholars without (In an interesting bit of serendipity, shortly designating a program; and one each for the before News from Hope College went to press library and campus ministries. The college’s we learned that Professor Milanowski had been r. Ken Weller ’48 admits that he finds the The college’s new Ken Weller Endowed strategic goal is to have 36 by the 2012-13 a particularly important mentor to Dr. Weller’s D attention more than a little Professorship honors distinguished teaching in academic year. The most recently created granddaughter, Claire Weller ’10. Small world.) embarrassing. management. The first faculty recipient will be professorships to have faculty appointments are The current generation of faculty is A member of the Hope economics and appointed during the coming months. the Genevra Thome Begg Director of Libraries the latest link in a chain that has stretched business administration faculty from 1949 to Dr. Weller is pleased to see outstanding (Kelly Jacobsma, 2008), the Granger Endowed unbroken since the college’s earliest days. Dr. 1969 and a former football coach, he has been teaching supported at the college. As he Professorship (Dr. Todd Steen, economics, Weller sees it directly in his own case. As a recognized through an endowed professorship considers colleagues past and present, however, 2008), and the Leonard and Marjorie Maas Hope student and young faculty member he created in his name because he made an he simply doesn’t think he’s unique. Endowed Professorship in Reformed Theology was mentored by Professor Alvin Vanderbush important difference in the lives of his students. (Dr. Mark Husbands, 2007) ’29, who had previously been mentored by the And that, he notes, is what makes Hope Dr. Ken Weller ’48 sees his 20 years on the Hope in his honor as a tribute to the many caring faculty exceptional. faculty as a link in a chain that covers more than a for whom uncommon commitment to students has Stephanie Milanowski of the art and legendary Jack Schouten. Now Dr. Weller is “One of the key accomplishments in century, extending back generations before he was been and is a common virtue. Adorning the wall of art history faculty is one of Hope’s newest hearing from former students who appreciated teaching is developing caring relationships a student and continuing through generations since. his home office is a framed photograph that shows appointees to an endowed professorship. A his influence in their lives, including some in between faculty members and students,” Dr. He sees the recognition that he is receiving through him playing in a game against Kalamazoo College member of the faculty since last fall, she was teaching who influence students of their own— the endowed professorship that has been established in 1947 at Riverview Park. Weller said. “What gives Hope College the named to the Howard R. and Margaret E. and they in turn for succeeding generations. special dimension of greatness is the relationship Sluyter Endowed Professorship earlier this year. He is pleased and amused that he can identify between people as people and not simply as Established in the 1980s, the Sluyter links in the chain over more than 100 years. purveyors and consumers of knowledge.” Professorship is designated for a design Through the new Weller Professorship, created “My role is not unique,” he said. “To be said, ‘Would you do me a favor? You have presidency, Central experienced significant professional who will continue to work through the leadership of one of those former singled out is a bit awkward. I would hope that the potential to earn As in my classes, and I’m growth in its enrollment, endowment, physical independently while also teaching at the college, students, a new chain will be forged, with a this would be seen as more than a tribute to a going to challenge you to do it. Would you try plant and programs. He provided distinguished bringing immediate career experience to the dedicated faculty member supported in making particular teacher but as a tribute to many across it for me?’” Jurries remembered. national leadership in the governance of small- classroom. Professor Milanowski has worked a difference in still other lives—in ways and the generations.” “I started studying for his courses, and college athletics and the support of independent in and taught graphic design for the past two numbers that stagger the imagination. The Weller Professorship was established soon I was getting As,” he said. “I thought, ‘If higher education. In 1988, he was named one decades, and has been the principal with her own “Throughout its history, Hope has been a through a lead gift by Jim ’63 and Virginia that’s all it takes, why not do that with the rest of the top 100 college presidents in the nation. firm since 1999. She appreciates the way that the place where students are not only educated well Huizenga ’64 Jurries of Holland, Mich., to honor of my courses?’” For Dr. Weller, who retired from Central Sluyter Professorship enhances her teaching. but are the beneficiaries of a great deal of care a mentor who changed their lives. Jim Jurries finished Hope on the Dean’s in 1990, the key to his approach as a college “It ensures that every year I’ll have support by the institution and the faculty,” Dr. Weller “We want to recognize Ken Weller for how List and aspiring to graduate school, but president was his deeply rooted experience as a for my efforts in the classroom,” she said. said. “That’s what makes Hope great.” important he has been to us, and to recognize because of his earlier grades was initially teacher. “The endowment opens up purchasing new “It’s been a great pleasure in my life to be Hope College because Hope attracts people like turned down by his top and only choice: the “Whatever successes I may have had as a equipment, travel to design firms with students, a link in that chain—the chain of paying back Ken Weller and the rest of the professors and University of Michigan. However, Dr. Weller, college president came because I saw myself and the ability for me to travel as well—to visit those who have helped me by paying forward coaches who impact students’ lives,” Jim Jurries who was himself a graduate of the program, in caring for a host of new faces. In reality it’s said. spoke to the school on his behalf, and the not that big a deal. It’s just a matter of doing In the fall of 1961, Jim Jurries was a new university reviewed his application and gave what’s natural and what’s good, perhaps a transfer to Hope, a first-semester junior who—as him a chance. A year later Jurries had his MBA “My role is not unique. To be singled out is a bit awkward. reflection of religious commitment. The big he himself tells it—was coasting through his and his first job, and was embarked upon a I would hope that this would be seen as more than a tribute deal is the unusual success and generosity of classes and content with the mid-level grades highly successful career in business. the donor,” he said. Virginia Huizenga ’64 Jurries and Jim Jurries ’63 that he was achieving as a result. Dr. Weller, Dr. Weller went on to major success beyond to a particular teacher but as a tribute to many across (Note: Friends and former students of Dr. provided a leadership gift to found the Ken Weller who was teaching two of his courses, knew he the Hope campus as well. After two decades Weller who are interested in contributing to the Endowed Professorship as a way of celebrating Dr. the generations.” teaching and coaching football at the college, endowed professorship are encouraged to contact the Weller’s transformational role in their lives and in so was capable of more, and cared enough to say so. doing to provide lasting support for new generations “Dr. Weller said, ‘You’re smart enough he served as president of Central College in – Dr. Ken Weller ‘48 Office of College Advancement at Hope by calling of faculty to make a difference to students to come. to do four-point work at Hope College.’ He Pella, Iowa, for the next 21 years. During his (616) 395-7775.)

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The national Mortar Board society degree of achievement is anything but common. recognizes college seniors for outstanding The Alcor Chapter has consistently been a achievement in scholarship, leadership leader in receiving multiple “Project Excellence and service, and provides opportunities for Awards,” and received eight of the awards continued leadership development, promotes last year as well as this year. Only 38 Project service to colleges and universities, and Excellence Awards were presented to 19 chapters encourages lifelong contributions to the global during the July national conference. community. Since its founding in 1918, the The Hope chapter led the nation in Mortar Best organization has grown from four founding Board’s Virtual Book Drive in both 2008 and chapters to 228 collegiate chapters with nearly 2009, for which the chapter received the 250,000 initiated members across the nation. “First Book Hero Award Plaque” during the in the The Alcor Chapter has existed at Hope conference. The national effort has raised a since the 1936-37 academic year, although it total of $50,000, of which $12,000 was raised by did not become part of the national Mortar Hope’s Alcor Chapter. Hope’s effort benefited Board organization until 1961. The chapter West Michigan specifically, supporting not only had 37 members during the 2009-10 school campus-based CASA but also the Van Raalte and year, and the president was Abbie Gowman ’10 Pine Creek elementary schools. of Rochester Hills, Mich. The Alcor Chapter has received the “Golden While election to the society is an honor, Torch Award” every year since 2007. Only 22 the Alcor Chapter views membership instead as chapters received the recognition this year. a starting point. “Before they ever accept their In addition to the other honors that the NationNation invitation, we tell them what they’re getting chapter has earned in the past four years, The college’s Alcor Chapter of the national Pictured from left to right with the chapter’s into,” Dr. Portfleet said. Dr. Portfleet received one of three national Mortar Board national honor society has display during the Mortar Board National The eight projects from 2009-10 that Excellence in Advising Awards during the received the organization’s highest honor for a Conference this summer are Kelsey Bos, this received “Project Excellence Awards” during the conference in 2007. collegiate chapter, recognition for exemplifying year’s chapter president; Phoebe Burtless-Creps, annual conference demonstrate the breadth of With each fall a new start, such a storied the society’s ideals of scholarship, leadership this year’s chapter treasurer; and Andrea Eddy ’10, the group’s work. This year’s awards recognized history could seem daunting, but that’s not the and service in the most outstanding manner. 2009-10 chapter treasurer. the chapter’s First Book Alumni Book Drive; Last way that the chapter works. The accolades aren’t Lecture Series featuring faculty members; CASA the goal, but instead an outcome that follows ope students have earned a top national chapter, the Ruth Weimer Mount Chapter thrives because the national organization’s “That’s where we have an advantage over pumpkin carving, stocking stuffing, tutoring getting things right, and Dr. Portfleet knows that H award for their commitment to helping Excellence Award, during the 2010 Mortar ideals are well represented at Hope. many, many colleges, because they do not and Borders gift cards; Relay for Life fundraising the new members care about the process every others. Board National Conference, held on Friday- “Mortar Board stands for scholarship, emphasize that service,” she said. “It just seems for the American Cancer Society; full college bit as much as their predecessors. Already last The college’s Alcor Chapter of the national Sunday, July 23-25, in Chicago, Ill. leadership and service, and that fits so well with to go so well here.” scholarships for eight students in Tanzania; year, newly inducted, they were participating Mortar Board college honor society received the The award is presented to the chapter that the mission of Hope, to train servant-leaders,” In that respect, the Hope chapter embodies Mortar Board Project Week; the “Jungle Safari” in some of the spring projects, and during the organization’s highest honor for a collegiate exemplifies the society’s ideals of scholarship, said Dr. Portfleet, an adjunct associate professor a trait that runs true throughout the general Disability Prom; the Kiva Project to loan funds to summer she was hearing from members eager to leadership and service in the most outstanding of English, who co-advises the chapter with campus community. The college’s service support primary education in Sierra Leone; and get together and plan for 2010-11. manner. The recipient is chosen on the basis of Martie Tucker ’63 Bultman, the wife of Hope ethos manifests itself campus-wide in multiple the Wearing of the Blue Brunch for freshman and “I’m excited about this year,” she said. “It’s criteria including chapter operations, campus College president James E. Bultman ’63. ways across the school year, from the “Time sophomore students named to the dean’s list. a good group.” visibility, member participation, advising, to Serve” day of service designed to introduce Each project is chaired by one or two communications and chapter projects. new students to the concept as the fall semester students, with others—maybe even the entire It was one of multiple honors that Hope begins; to major student-led, all-college efforts membership—getting involved based on their received during the national conference. The “Mortar Board stands for such as the Relay for Life for the American interest and the need. chapter also earned its fourth consecutive Golden Cancer Society and the Dance Marathon held “One of my favorite events was the Torch Award for overall excellence; eight service- scholarship, leadership on behalf of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital; Disability Prom,” recalled Andrea Eddy ’10 oriented Project Excellence Awards, a record and service, and that fits to service projects coordinated by the college’s of Coloma, Mich., who was the chapter’s equaled by only one other chapter; and an fraternities and sororities and other student webmaster last year and was among those additional commendation for having been the so well with the mission organizations; to individual service by students attending the conference on Hope’s behalf. top chapter in the national “Reading is Leading” of Hope, to train servant- throughout the community. “Members from area group homes came to Virtual Book Drive in both 2008 and 2009. “They’re students who’ve done this at Hope campus for a fun night of dancing and pictures. The Hope chapter’s recognition as the leaders… That’s where for three years already,” Martie Bultman said of We all enjoyed dressing up for the jungle national winner this year follows having been we have an advantage the chapter’s members. theme and dancing to songs from The Lion King among the finalists for the award annually “They apply to Mortar Board because and other popular favorites.” since 2007 and having received a variety of over many, many colleges, they’ve been students who’ve been in leadership “I felt that the chapter was really able to other national awards from the society during because they do not in service,” she said. “It comes naturally to bond with each other and our guests,” she said. the past four years. them because it’s what they’ve done.” “It was a night to let go of all inhibition and The Chapter Excellence Award reflects a emphasize that service.” Mortar Board itself gets involved in a embrace diversity. Disability Prom was a huge The annual Disability Prom organized by the strong tradition of commitment and countless variety of the other efforts in addition to the success, and I hope the future chapters will The Alcor Chapter is a highly visible presence during – Dr. Dianne Portfleet, chapter each year provides an opportunity for hours of dedicated volunteer service by the several that it coordinates, and the individual continue to hold and enjoy such a fun event.” the Homecoming game as it conducts its annual Mortar Board co-advisor members from area group homes to enjoy an book drive. The chapter led the nation in Mortar chapter’s student members. Faculty co-advisor members are all frequently involved in myriad With the chapter’s honors having been evening of dancing and socializing with each Board’s Virtual Book Drive in both 2008 and 2009. Dr. Dianne Portfleet also believes that chapter other service projects as well. so plentiful, it’s helpful to remember that the other and the Mortar Board students.

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Mich., who worked as a grip (a crewmember to have these experiences and opportunities,” who helps set up equipment), found his Martin said. experience a good complement to other career- “This has been my first experience working oriented experiences that he’s pursued. with a film,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot.” Lights, “I’d like to go to graduate school for Richards, who had worked as an extra lighting design specifically, so it’s one of the before, noted that she enjoyed seeing how steps toward that,” Gras said. “It’s been a good many people are involved in creating a film learning experience doing something new, and and also the process itself, with multiple takes learning a different area of television.” behind getting each moment just right. “We’ll History and religion major Jake Paarlberg, a do the same thing, only it’ll be from a different senior from Lynwood, Ill., who also worked as a angle throughout,” she said. Camera, grip, plans to teach at the high school level, but She appreciated the work as a complement likewise valued the chance to learn. to her time with HSRT, which itself gathers “I’ve always been interested in television theatre professionals from around the world and film and such, and thought it’d be an and provides a living learning experience for interesting experience—and it certainly has the students who work with the program. “It’s been,” he said. “Just seeing how stuff like this a really great group that gets together—very is done and the amount of work involved for a talented,” she said. minute of film is unbelievable.” Grateful for the college’s accommodation Return to the Hiding Place came to Hope as host, Tailford, like Thome earlier in the only a few short weeks after Noodle and Doodle summer, valued the chance for students to get wrapped—and was drawn, as was the television involved. show, because of previous experience. The “It was my hope that it could be that kind film, scheduled for release in 2011, is being co- of reciprocal relationship,” he said. produced by Manistee, Mich.-based 10 West “We definitely want to present those kinds Film and television production on campus and in era Netherlands during the filming of theReturn Holland this summer provided unique behind- to the Hiding Place. Extras cast for the production, Studios, whose president is Matt Tailford ’97. of opportunities,” Tailford said. “To be able to the-scenes perspective and learning opportunities pictured on the set with Graves Hall in the From his student days, he remembered the come back and offer students that kind of thing for students in a variety of disciplines. The background, included junior Rebekah Taylor, senior Holland community and campus as well-suited is pretty cool.” campus and area stood in for the World War II- Jackie Richards and Alex Martin ’10. to standing in for Dutch locations. (Editor’s Note: Links to additional information t might have been a typical afternoon on the “Knowing what Hope and Holland offered The college provided locations for the about both Noodle and Doodle and Return to Hope campus, with groups of students from a Dutch architectural standpoint, it was I independent filmReturn to the Hiding Place, experiences at Hope, which included not only “Production is one of the most intense work the Hiding Place, as well as a gallery of photos outside Graves Hall making their way to and really my starting point,” he said. “It was a which tells the story of Dutch students who the outstanding studio in the Martha Miller experiences that you can give to somebody in taken while Return to the Hiding Place filmed at fro’ the other destinations of the day. great opportunity to bring Hope into the mix.” risked their lives to save Jews during World War Center for Global Communication but a college or just getting out,” said Thome, who Hope, are available on the college’s website. It might have been, except for the decidedly II. The title is a reference to the home of the friendly and helpful campus community. noted that Enthusiastic Productions completed In addition to campus locations like More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc retro fashions, the unlikely presence of World ten Boom family, who sheltered Jews from the “I don’t think there’s a better place to 26 shows in 27 days. the chapel, Graves Hall and Voorhees Hall, War II-era German soldiers, and the film crew Nazis during the war. Corrie ten Boom, who produce something like this,” Thome said. Senior communication major Brooke filming included community sites such as just a few steps away. Instead, during that most wrote the book The Hiding Place, is portrayed as “The campus is incredibly conducive to Henderson of Wheaton, Ill., signed on as a Centennial Park, Windmill Island and the Felt unique afternoon in July, Hope represented a a character in the film. production.” production assistant as career exploration. “My Mansion in Laketown Township southwest site not in Holland, Mich., but in the original The activity was part of a busy summer for Involving students in the process, she goal for the summer was to get an internship of town. Shooting is also taking place in the Holland, and more than six decades in the past. both Hope and West Michigan in hosting a noted, was a major bonus, both because they or something in the field of communication, to Netherlands, Texas and Manistee. variety of television and film productions. The bring “a great energy” to their work and see if I liked it or not,” she said. Beyond familiar Hope locales, the film will filming leant a bit of Hollywood excitement to because education is a priority for Enthusiastic Her verdict? “I like how fast-paced also include members of the Hope community, the nation’s Midwest west coast, and for Hope Productions beyond what appears on-screen. production is,” she said. “And I’m never doing with students and recent graduates among students provided some singular hands-on “The process that you’re going through the same thing.” those who answered the call for extras. learning opportunities as well. is equally important to or more important Junior art major Andrew Gras of Holland, For chemistry major and pre-medical For the college, the activity began in May than the product. It’s important to us that the student Rebekah Taylor, a junior from Zeeland, with the return of Grand Rapids, Mich.-based process involve learning,” Thome said. “We’re Mich., who had been working on campus, the Enthusiastic Productions, which had previously thrilled to be giving students the opportunity film provided a once-in-a-lifetime way to wrap spent time on campus from 2006 to 2008 to learn, whether or not they want to pursue a “Were thrilled to be giving up the summer. filming the award-winning children’s television career in television or film.” students the opportunity to “I had finished working this summer at program Come On Over! The production Not unlike a college campus, a television or Upward Bound as an office assistant,” she said. company was back this year to filmNoodle and film production is something of a community learn, whether or not they “It seemed like something interesting to do.” Doodle, a new television series for preschoolers of its own, requiring a variety of services and want to pursue a career in Senior Jackie Richards of Worthington, and their families that debuted on the Sprout skill sets. For students, that meant a range of Ohio, and Alex Martin ’10 of Fort Wayne, network in September. opportunities to get involved, from working television or film.” Ind., both signed on as a way of gaining Upon learning that Sprout was planning a with props; to assisting the program’s food career-related experience. Both also worked Senior Brooke Henderson worked as a production – Theresa Thome, with Hope Summer Repertory Theatre (HSRT) new children’s show, Theresa Thome, president stylist; to serving as a “kid wrangler,” helping assistant with the television program Noodle and Filming a scene for Return to the Hiding Place in President, this year and are hoping to pursue careers in the Pine Grove. The film, scheduled for release in of Enthusiastic Productions, immediately and entertaining the preschoolers in the cast Doodle as it filmed on campus and in Holland this Enthusiastic Productions theatre. 2011, is being co-produced by 10 West Studios, recommended West Michigan, not least of between takes. summer, an internship that helped her explore whose president is Matt Tailford ’97. all because of her company’s very positive And they stayed busy doing it. “It’s incredibly beneficial for our careers options in her chosen field of communication.

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many clubs and musicians throughout the area and the quality of the performers are top-notch,” he said. Dr. Hodson is not satisfied with only having his small group of students learn about the rich tradition of jazz in Japan. He wants to extend the knowledge and experiences of his students to other people, in all four corners of the world. “One outcome that I hope arises from this project is that information on the Tokyo jazz scene will be made available for the rest of the world,” he said. “Because of the language barrier between Japan and other countries, the fantastic Tokyo jazz scene seems like a somewhat closed or self-contained environment, and we would like to help others learn about it and to experience it.” To accomplish their goals, Dr. Hodson and his student team are planning multiple presentations and performances to share what they have learned. For example, they are designing a website that will fully describe their experiences throughout their three weeks in Japan, as well as the jazz clubs they visited and the musicians they met. “The website will assist anyone who is By Chris Lewis ‘09 planning on visiting Tokyo and is interested in its jazz scene. Our team will compile the reviews A faculty-student research project mentored by Dr. Robert Hodson ’89 of the music faculty has provided an hriving. Dynamic. Unique. Although Japan’s rich jazz tradition is opportunity for students to learn about, and even contribute to, Japan’s thriving jazz scene. While visiting we completed for each performance we attended, T widely unknown in the United States, its the country this summer, the students not only attended performances and spoke with musicians and others as well as links to YouTube videos to assist those Such words tend to describe the tremendous inimitable grasp on the greater Japanese culture about the tradition, which the project is chronicling, but performed as well. Above, Larry Figueroa, Zach who wish to learn more about the personnel of impact that the distinctly American art form of first caught the attention of Dr. Robert Hodson Pedigo, David Webster and Nate Roberts play a gig at “Live Inn Magic” in Tokyo. each of the jazz groups we heard,” Figueroa said. jazz has had on Japanese culture throughout ’89, associate professor of music, many years “We hope that our reviews will make it a bit the past several decades, since it first became ago, well before he began teaching at Hope in experience, as well as his continuous sophomore Zach Pedigo of Chippewa Falls, University but also Ferris University, Technos easier for people to navigate through the variety popular during the Roaring Twenties. 2002. Through a unique collaborative research explorations of Tokyo’s jazz scene, Dr. Hodson’s Wis., junior Nate Roberts of Milton, Pa., and College, Waseda University and Seigakuin of highly talented jazz musicians that perform project that included a three-week visit to curiosity and fascination in the unusual sophomore David Webster of Troy, Mich., University. They performed jazz jam sessions at throughout Japan.” Japan in July with a group of jazz students, he development of jazz in Japan only increased. attended approximately 20 jazz performances; both Meiji Gakuin and Ferris, which is located In the coming months, the students will also is hoping that the tradition will soon be better “I was primarily interested by the fact that spoke with several jazz musicians, club in Yokohama, and conducted a jam session bring music composed specifically by Japanese understood by others as well. jazz is an indigenous American art form that owners and audience members; visited a with the Waseda University (Tokyo) Modern jazz musicians to U.S. audiences directly. They’re This summer’s experience built on Dr. developed in New Orleans around the turn of wide assortment of clubs, ranging from large, Jazz Club, an unofficial jazz program in which planning concert performances at Hope and at Hodson’s time in Japan in the fall of 2008, the 20th century from a fusion of African and expensive clubs to small, relatively unknown upper-level university students teach younger the ASIANetwork conference in April. when his interest in Japanese culture and European musical styles. It’s a quintessentially clubs throughout the downtown Tokyo area; students about jazz. In addition, Dr. Hodson and his students are admiration of jazz history led him to a ‘American’ art form and is even described and even performed themselves. The experiences have helped Dr. Hodson also going to be presenting their findings during semester-long position as an exchange professor by many as ‘America’s Classical Music’,” he Their experiences also included realize that jazz’s influence no the Japanese the ASIANetwork conference, as well as to the at Meiji Gakuin University. In addition to said. “At the time, I thought it was very, very opportunities to gather with Hope alumni in culture was even greater than he had previously campus through the Hope Global Coffee Hour enjoying the opportunity to teach two jazz intriguing that the jazz scene in Tokyo is so the area and to connect with students and thought. and the college’s department of music. courses at the university, which is located in highly-developed, so I decided I wanted to friends from a number of the institutions “The students and I found that jazz in Even as the follow-up activities will Tokyo and has had close ties with Hope since explore this vibrant scene further.” in Japan with which Hope has on-going Japan, as well as the Tokyo jazz scene, are both dramatically extend the reach of the trip, the 1960s, Dr. Hodson took complete advantage The opportunity to do so came through a relationships, including not only Meiji Gakuin surprisingly developed and thriving. There are so they are also expanding the students’ learning of the time he had away from the classroom – competitive student-faculty research fellowship experience, building upon the already by fully exploring the Tokyo jazz scene. from the ASIANetwork, which is a consortium considerable lessons of the three weeks they “Tokyo has a huge, thriving, and highly of more than 170 North American colleges, spent abroad. It’s an opportunity for which developed jazz scene. There are literally dozens including Hope. Significantly, the $26,000 Through a unique collaborative research project that included they are grateful. of jazz clubs featuring live music every night fellowship not only enabled Dr. Hodson to return a three-week visit to Japan in July with a group of jazz “Our trip to Japan was a ‘once in a lifetime’ and many high-level, skillful, and creative to Japan this summer but included support experience,” Figueroa said. “I am very thankful The research visit included an opportunity to jazz musicians play on the Tokyo scene,” he for a team of students to accompany him as students, Dr. Robert Hodson ’89 of the Hope music faculty for this amazing experience and I hope that connect with some of the many Hope alumni said. “The scene rivals – and, in some ways, collaborative researchers and experience the others will not only benefit from our research, and friends in Japan. Nate Roberts, Zach Pedigo, is hoping that Japan’s rich jazz tradition will soon be better but will also feel motivated to travel and to David Webster and Larry Figuero are pictured surpasses – the jazz scene in New York, which is influence of jazz in Japan first-hand themselves. outside the “Miles’ Café” in Tokyo shortly before considered the ‘Jazz Capital of the World’.” During the three-week visit, Dr. Hodson, understood by others as well. see and hear jazz performances in Japan for a Hope event. Throughout his semester-long teaching senior Larry Figueroa of Holland, Mich., themselves.”

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openness and cooperation that she feels enrich her writing classes in a broader sense. “It’s just a calmer, more focused, more open, more honest place,” she said. “The past five years, having this happen here, I just feel so lucky and so grateful to everyone here at Hope and Holland for helping me through this amazingly difficult experience,” she said. “I can’t imagine having gone through this someplace else.” Dr. Sellers has since spoken around the country about her experience with face blindness. She has appeared on NBC’s Today show and ABC’s Dateline. In 2007 she gave a presentation about face blindness during the Winter Happening event coordinated by the college’s By Greg Olgers ’87 office of public and community relations. To share her experience more broadly, ost people can relate to the experience For those who have prosopagnosia or “face she has also written a memoir, You Don’t Look M of having trouble putting a name blindness,” like Dr. Heather Sellers of the Hope Like Anyone I Know: A True Story of Family, Face with a face. Maybe it eventually comes to us, English faculty, it’s a much bigger challenge. Blindness, and Forgiveness, published earlier particularly if the encounter goes beyond a Their vision functions, but no face looks this fall by Riverhead Books. She started by salutation, but maybe it doesn’t and we muddle familiar, not ever. focusing on her face blindness, but soon found through the ensuing conversation as best we “I have failed to recognize my step kids, that her experience with prosopagnosia was can, hoping that the other person didn’t notice. my best friends, even my then-husband,” said only part of the story she needed to tell. The Dr. Sellers, who has taught at Hope since 1995. book sets her quest to identify and understand “I can’t even recognize myself in a photo or the disorder in the context of a childhood Heather Sellers has found students receptive to understanding her face blindness, in keeping with the video unless I remember what I was wearing positive experience she had when she first notified her faculty and staff colleagues about her condition in that she realized was significantly shaped by that day, although my huge hair helps.” 2005. As a bonus, she has found that her own openness yields benefits, helping inspire a spirit of honesty her parents’ struggles with mental illness and Prosopagnosia is a neurological disorder and cooperation that makes for a better overall classroom experience. addictive behaviors—even as she loved them through which the brain is unable to interpret and they, clearly, loved her. the information that it receives from the As she reflected, she found, unexpectedly, eyes, with the effect specific to the section “Once at the Spaghetti Station, on a date psychologist who had long been teaching The revelation has also been helpful in her that face blindness provided her with a or process that deals with face recognition. with a guy I was crazy about, I went to the about face blindness in her classes, she turned teaching. While previously she was anxious perspective that she might otherwise have Researchers are still seeking to understand how bathroom,” she recalled. “When I came back, I out to be a remarkably good choice. about missing a name, relying on seating charts missed—a way of looking at people, and life, prosopagnosia happens. Some who have it decided, in a rash move, to sit on the same side “We’ve been running buddies for a long to help her get through, now she tells students which she hopes will help others. have suffered a head trauma, but others, like of the booth as him. A few seconds later—I’ve time, and we were on one of our runs,” Dr. Jarvis about her disorder on the first day—and finds “I’m isolated by this condition,” Dr. Sellers Dr. Sellers, have not. About two percent of the already got a bad feeling—this guy—looks a lot said. “I said, ‘That tends to be a very rare disorder. that they are universally understanding and said. “And at the same time, it’s what connects population is believed to have the disorder, like my date!—is yelling at us… I’d sat down How did you figure it out?’ She just stopped and thoughtful. Crucially, the conversation fosters me so deeply to other people: we all have this with varying severity. with the wrong guy.” held my arm and said, ‘You know what it is?’ To experience of trying to love others and that Dr. Sellers has been face-blind her entire As the years passed, she became see her expression—the relief in her face…” is basically a process of attempting to ‘see’ life, but went nearly four decades without increasingly aware that her experience was Dr. Sellers next set about crafting an e-mail someone, know which person they are.” being diagnosed. Throughout her life she knew anything but typical, but had no idea why. She message to share the message with the rest of “I have failed to recognize “Love is recognition,” she said. “My whole that something was wrong, but even at an even began to fear that she might be mentally her faculty and staff colleagues. my step kids, my best life—while it was a very odd childhood— early age she compensated by becoming adept ill. She did some investigating, and eventually As a nationally acclaimed professional turned out to be this kind of school in vision, at interpreting other cues such as hair style, connected with the Prosopagnosia Research writer, Dr. Sellers is no stranger to either the friends, even my then- in knowing, in some other kind of recognition. clothing, voice and setting, which enabled Center at Harvard University, which confirmed hard work of putting words to paper nor how husband. I can’t even A deeper kind of knowing.” her to minimize any indication that there was through testing in 2005 that she was, as she to do so well. Nevertheless, she struggled with She hopes that others who read about her problem—at least some of the time. puts it, “off-the-charts face blind.” that four-paragraph e-mail. recognize myself in a journey may find help in their own. “When I was very young, the trouble Dr. Sellers was relieved by the diagnosis, “I spent the whole summer writing the photo or video unless “In some ways, we all are keeping part of wasn’t that apparent because the neighborhood but after a lifetime of hiding her inability to message and getting the courage to send it,” ourself even from ourselves,” she said. “I hope provided context—Paige always came out of recognize faces was initially reluctant to let she said. “It was one of the hardest things I’d I remember what I was that it helps someone who is struggling to fit Paige’s house, Martha came out of Martha’s others know. ever done in my life, because my whole life was wearing that day, although together parts that maybe don’t all fit. That’s house,” she recalled. “But as I got older, I “I believed people would assume I was structured around pretending to know, and my hope, that it’s a positive story.” Decades of frustrating, embarrassing and even wouldn’t necessarily recognize Paige or Martha mentally ill when they found out I was face here I was admitting that I didn’t know. That I my huge hair helps.” (NOTE: Copies of You Don’t Look Like frightening experiences finally found explanation at school, let alone at the pool or the grocery blind,” she said. “I worried I would lose my had to have help.” Anyone I Know: A True Story of Family, Face in 2005 when Dr. Heather Sellers of the English store.” job, or that my judgment would be called into She needn’t have worried. – Dr. Heather Sellers, Blindness, and Forgiveness are available through faculty learned that she has prosopagnosia, or The challenge intensified as her circle of question. I feared no one would understand.” “There was just this massive outpouring of Professor of English, the college’s Hope-Geneva Bookstore, which can be face blindness, a disorder that affects about two friends and acquaintances broadened, such as She decided to start with a Hope faculty support,” she said. “So many people wrote and regarding face-blindness visited online at www.hope.edu/bookstore/ or called percent of the population. She can’t recognize faces, not even those of her closest relatives. during college. friend, Dr. Lorna Hernandez Jarvis. A cognitive said, ‘How can I be helpful to you?’” at 800-946-4673.)

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ay that the Pull is in its third century, and the annual And the Pull is anything but informal, with the Even-Year S freshman-sophomore tug-of-war takes on the aura of and Odd-Year competitors highly organized, intensely immutable bedrock, and conjures images of origins in the days trained and absolutely committed to spending three hours not of the Holland Kolonie but of the Colonies. on the rope, unless they compel the other side to spend The scale becomes a bit less grand when understood as a less. technicality, stretching not from about the time Ben Franklin Just maybe, as the sophomore Class of 2013 was born but instead from the closing years of the 19th painstakingly worked its way to victory over the freshman century, across the 20th and through the opening decade of Class of 2014 on Saturday, Sept. 25, the reasons were all the 21st—a bit less epic, but perhaps not much. Particularly in there to see: working together, the seniors guiding the the collegiate context in which student generations pass every sophomores, and the juniors guiding the freshmen, as 48 months, there’s something to a tradition that not only they themselves were guided, by others who once were, endures but thrives after 113 years. too, all the way back to 1898; the supportive shouts of To be sure, many specifics have evolved. The few alumni, classmates, parents and friends, deafening in Moments from a timeless tradition. Clockwise from top center: the large class banners tantalizing hints from the earliest days hint at informal teams intensity; the site so much a part of the experience that conceal the action from the opposition (until torn down in confidence); sophomores standing across a modest streamlet dammed temporarily it is difficult to imagine any other; the hint of fall in the John Firek and CristiEllen Zarvas at foreground as ’13 collects the slack to begin For a gallery of more than 70 images from this year’s Pull, please visit the to create a worthy divide. For most of living memory, the slight chill and the emerging splash of color in the leaves. the event; freshmen Mitch Vlasak and Elaine Lebel work the rope; the sophomores celebrate their win; Even-Year/freshman fans—part of an enthusiastic audience that is college online. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc naturally substantial Black River has been the Pull’s home. All familiar and new at the same time. always several rows deep.

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ervice isn’t just a platitude at Hope, an S idea that sounds appealing but receives little attention. It’s a part of the culture. Students give of themselves in numerous ways big and small, from volunteering individually with community organizations to coming together by the hundreds through major events like Dance Marathon and Relay for Life. It’s activity that the college fosters as a learning experience, in keeping with Hope’s mission to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society in the context of the historic Christian faith. “Time to Serve” day both inaugurates and exemplifies the concept, with students volunteering for service projects throughout the community at the beginning of the fall semester. Hope organizes the program on behalf of new students, to provide a chance for them to get to know each other as well as Holland and the service opportunities available locally, but it’s also popular with upperclassmen. This year’s installment on Saturday, Sept. 11, was decidedly rainy, but it seemed to make little difference to the participants. Inside or out, the smiles and spirit were the same. And when the weather did matter, as with assisting a local resident who was going to be evicted if his mobile home wasn’t painted by the end of the week, the students embraced the spirit and not the letter of the event. Knowing how much their help would matter, 10 of them returned two days later to complete the work.

Clockwise from center left: moving sand at the Critter Barn; groundskeeping at First United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church; cleaning at the Community Kitchen; and painting a home. A gallery of images from the day is featured on the college’s website. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc

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POETRY PUBLISHED: Dr. David HONORED ALUMNA: Cho, assistant professor of English, Dr. Susan Dunn of the ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP: is the author of Song of Our Songs, nursing faculty is among Stephanie Milanowski of the a chapbook of poetry published by the alumni of the nursing art and art history faculty has Finishing Line Press of Georgetown, college at Michigan State been appointed to the college’s Ky. University highlighted Howard R. and Margaret E. The collection is based primarily in a calendar produced Sluyter Endowed Professorship on Dr. Cho’s own life experiences as to commemorate the in the field of design. a Chicago-born and raised child of program’s 60th anniversary. Professor Milanowski Korean parents, who immigrated to Dr. Dunn, who is an (pictured during her investiture America in 1971. The chapbook provides a associate professor of nursing and chairperson ceremony with Provost Dr. series of poetic “snapshots” of Dr. Cho’s own of the department, completed her doctorate at Richard Ray) joined the Hope faculty in the life, and the lives of fellow family members. Michigan State University in 2005. fall of 2009 as an assistant professor of art, And as the title indicates, the poems serve as an The College of Nursing at Michigan State and teaches introductory and advanced design homage to the Midwestern and wider Korean University was established in 1950. Titled classes. Her appointment to the endowed American experience. “A Heritage of Distinction,” the program’s professorship began with the start of the new Dr. Cho has previously year-long celebration honors the alumni and school year. had poems published or historical accomplishments of the college She has spent more than two decades accepted for publication and their impact on healthcare in local working with a variety of clients in guiding in journals including communities. design ideas from concept to market, Amerasia, Many Mountains The 16-month experience that she brings to her classroom Moving, Prairie Schooner, calendar, covering instruction. In addition to teaching at Hope, Theology Today, and the July of this year she currently works professionally as an art Asian American Special through December director, designer and consultant through Edition of Flyway Literary 2011, profiles 60 Grand Rapids-based Stephanie Milanowski Review. alumni in addition Design, which she established in 1999. Her His areas of scholarly interest include late to featuring emphases include digital media products as 19th to 20th century American literature; historical accomplishments of the college, well as products and design for paper and critical theory and theories of cultural research by faculty, and other information giftware industries, corporate collateral, nationalism; American ethnic literatures; Asian about the nursing college. It includes identity packages, annual reports, brochures, American literature; postcolonial literatures and photographs and biographical sketches of books, catalogs, and commissioned drawings theory; contemporary and modern American undergraduate- and graduate-level alumni from for corporate and private collections and poetry and fiction; creative writing; and critical the 1950s through the 2000s. exhibition displays. pedagogy. Dr. Dunn is one of 10 BSN, MSN or Ph.D. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc graduates from the 2000s featured. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc ACS FELLOW: Dr. William F. Polik, who is the Edward and Elizabeth ACS RESEARCH AWARD: Dr. Jeff GALLERY EXHIBIT: The Hofma Professor of Chemistry, has Johnson, an assistant professor gallery of the De Pree Art been named a 2010 ACS Fellow by of chemistry and Towsley Center is featuring “The the American Chemical Society. Research Scholar, has received an Docile Body” by faculty The ACS Fellows program Undergraduate New Investigator member Katherine Sullivan recognizes members of the Grant from the American Chemical through Friday, Nov. 19. professional organization for Society’s Petroleum Research Fund The exhibit highlights demonstrated excellence in the (ACS-PRF). work from her sabbatical chemical sciences and outstanding He has been awarded $50,000 during the 2009-10 school service to the ACS. Fellows for the next two years for his project year. An associate professor come from the entire breadth “Toward Greater Understanding and Expanded of art, she reflects in a series of paintings on the of ACS’s membership, which Utility of the Palladium-Catalyzed Activation of dialectics of power. exceeds 161,000 worldwide, and the chemical Carbon-Carbon Single Bonds.” The ACS makes Professor Sullivan’s most recent fellowships enterprise—including high school teaching, approximately 45 of the awards nationwide include Cooper Union, the Virginia Center for entrepreneurship, government service, and all each year. Creative Arts and Ragdale. She has recently sectors of industry and academia. The Undergraduate New Investigator grants had solo exhibitions of her work at Ithaca This is the second year in the ACS Fellows provide funds for scientists and engineers who College’s Handwerker Gallery in Ithaca, program. Although most of this year’s 192 are in the beginning years of their independent N.Y., and the University of Indianapolis in fellows are educators, only three are from careers in academia, and are intended as seed Indiana. She spends her summers painting in primarily four-year liberal arts colleges. money for generating preliminary results that Newfoundland, Canada. The 2010 ACS Fellows were honored at can be used in applying for further funding Most recently, she received third place a special ceremony during the ACS National from other agencies. Recipients must be in in the 2009 Young Painters Competition at Meeting in Boston, Mass., on Monday, Aug. departments without doctoral programs and Miami University. She has received many other 23. A listing of the Fellows was also included must involve undergraduate students in the awards for her work including 2008’s Best in in the national Chemical & Engineering News work being supported. Show, “Interpretations of the Figure,” at the professional journal in August. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc University of Indianapolis. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc

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s the sun first shines in through my Michigan A window, it is shining the last rays of daylight over Australia. I wake up and have waffles made Window with mix from Seattle, butter from Boston, syrup Window from Grand Rapids, and a “Belgian” waffle maker whose maker is in China. The waffles sit on toto Hope’sHope’s German plates which are resting on a table put together in Malaysia. Glancing at a painting my wife purchased at a market in Guayaquil, Ecuador, I head out the door. I pull out of the driveway in a truck partially HistoryHistory manufactured in Venezuela by an American Scott Travis ’06 Director of Alumni and company. At the office, I check e-mail from an Parent Relations Alumni Board member living in Germany and another on a business trip in Brazil. I share campus with faculty and students from more than 40 countries around the world, many of them connected in real-time to half a billion people via online social networks. My mobile phone rings. It’s designed by a Canadian firm, manufactured in Mexico, powered by a Japanese battery and banned in the United Arab Emirates. It’s my wife. She’s calling from her Korean- made device on a network owned by a British multinational. We truly live in a global society. No matter where you are or how you are connected to those around you, here are some tips for staying in touch with your alma mater and the 30,000 alumni that call Hope home: • Log on to www.hope.edu/alumni to search the Alumni Directory, use the Career Center or access other services, including the quarterly Alumni E-newsletter. • Write an email, letter or card to an old friend. If you are unsure of what address to use, let us help. In addition to the online directory, alumni can email [email protected] or call 800-238- 8220 for assistance. • Follow the Hope College Alumni Association on Facebook at www. facebook.com/hopealumni. As discussed in the story on pages 10-11, the Hope campus stood in for the World War II-era Netherlands during filming this summer for the independent • Get in touch with your favorite Hope professor or staff member at production Return to the Hiding Place. As a part of home-front America, www.hope.edu/admin/peoplesearch. the campus played an active role itself during the war years as a site for the • Connect in person at Hope events on campus and around the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), shown in front of Graves Hall. The program, developed to produce officers from the enlisted ranks, brought world. For a list of upcoming events visit www.hope.edu/alumni/ some 250 servicemen to campus from November 1943 to March 1944. It was events. disbanded and the participants dispersed to other duty as the army changed its manpower emphasis.

Alumni Board of Directors Class Notes Officers Bob Bieri ’83, President, Holland, Mich. Table of Contents Lisa Bos ’97, Vice President, Washington, D.C. Kat Nichols ’99 Campbell, Secretary, Greensboro, N.C. 21 Class Notes: 1940s - 1970s Board Members Anita Van Engen ’98 Bateman, San Antonio, Texas Andrea Converse ’12, Lowell, Mich. 22 Class Notes: 1970s - 1980s David Daubenspeck ’74, Oceanside, Calif. Lori Visscher ’83 Droppers, Maitland, Fla. Brian Gibbs ’84, Bad Homburg, Germany Gene Haulenbeek ’72, Kalamazoo, Mich. Thomas Henderson ’70, Dayton, Ohio Thomas Kyros ’89, Grand Rapids, Mich. 23 Class Notes: 1980s - 1990s Colleen Leikert ’10, Ludington, Mich. Michael McCarthy ’85, Weston, Mass. James McFarlin III ’74, Ferndale, Mich. Nancy Clair ’78 Otterstrom, Bethel, Conn. 25 Class Notes: 1990s - 2000s Elias Sanchez ’78, Hinsdale, Ill. Janice Day ’87 Suhajda, Rochester Hills, Mich. Carol Schakel ’68 Troost, Scotia, N.Y. Mark VanGenderen ’90, Cedarburg, Wis. 26 Marriages Lois Tornga ’56 Veldman, Okemos, Mich. Arlene Arends ’64 Waldorf, Buena Vista, Colo. Colton Wright ’11, Tecumseh, Mich. 27 New Arrivals Liaisons Scott Travis ’06, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations 28 Advanced Degrees, Deaths Beth Timmer ’00 Szczerowksi, Assistant Director of Alumni and Parent Relations

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News and information for class notes, marriages, advanced degrees and deaths are compiled for News from Hope Learning with Friends College by Julie Rawlings ’83 Huisingh. In addition to featuring information The concept of life-long provided directly by alumni, this learning found full expression section includes news compiled from in the “Mediterranean Odyssey” a variety of public sources and shared here to enhance its service as a way for alumni and friends of the of keeping the members of the Hope college, with participants ranging family up to date about each other. in age from their first year (ie, News should be mailed to: nine months old) to their seventh Alumni News; Hope College Public decade. Relations; 141 E. 12th St.; PO Box Coordinated through the 9000; Holland, MI 49422-9000. Office of Alumni and Parent Internet users may send to alumni@ Relations and led by faculty or submit information via hope.edu members Dr. Donald Luidens History and fellowship were a winning combination during the “Mediterranean myHope at www.hope.edu/alumni. ’69 and Dr. Roger Nemeth, the Odyssey” trip this summer for alumni and friends of Hope. The group is All submissions received by seminar-format program in June pictured visiting ruins at Ephesus. the Public Relations Office by Tuesday, Sept. 7, have been included included a cruise of the eastern in this issue. Because of the lead Mediterranean with stops in “It enriched the experience Plewes ’71 Osborn of Holland, time required by this publication’s Italy, Greece and Turkey. Some greatly to have this kind of Mich., who participated with her production schedule, submissions 46 attended. academic, scholarly component to husband Jon ’70. received after that date (with the The striking scenery is reason it,” Dr. Nemeth said. “They were The participants’ shared Hope exception of obituary notices) have enough for many to visit the eager to get the most out of this.” ties—even if through friendship or been held for the next issue, the region, but the trip emphasized Serendipity contributed as well. parenthood—also provided a built- deadline for which is Tuesday, Nov. 2. no less its storied history. Drs. Australians aboard ship at Gallipoli in collegiality. “During the 14-day Luidens and Nemeth distributed provided personal perspective trip, it didn’t take long for us to a suggested reading list in concerning their nation’s role feel like a friendly group with a advance and throughout the trip in the First World War battle at united purpose: to see new places, 40s presented a series of seminars that the site. Europe’s contemporary to learn new things, to have a great explored the significance of the economic struggles were brought time,” Osborn said. “I think we Jean Meulendyke ’47 Millard and into focus when a dockworkers’ were all grateful for this amazing Howard Millard ’50 of Zeeland, sites to both the past and present. Mich., celebrated their 60th wedding The educational component strike broke out in Athens shortly opportunity.” anniversary in July. was more than appropriate given after the ship made port. The Office of Alumni and the trip’s Hope connection, and There were also rich Parent Relations has hosted 15 crucially it was a dimension that discussions afterward. educational trips since 1992, and is the participants wanted. “The lead-up information currently anticipating that the next 50s “Again and again, the theme about the places we would visit was installment will take place in 2012. that came through was, ‘We don’t informative, but I liked even better Additional reflections Abraham Moerland ’50 and his just want a boat ride. We want the conversations with members regarding this year’s trip, written wife, Elin (Ellie) Veenschoten a seminar where we’re going to of our group after the land visits, by Dr. Luidens, are available ’52 Moerland of Holland, Mich., learn something,’” Dr. Luidens getting various perspectives on online. celebrated their 60th wedding said. what we had seen,” said Barbara More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc anniversary in August. Myron (Mike) VanArk ’51 of Holland, Mich., and his wife celebrated Gary, Ind., has written a book, reside in West Chester, Pa. their 55th wedding anniversary in Welcome to Cousins’ Camp, which Albert McGeehan ’66 has joined August. emphasizes her Christian heritage the Holland Museum of the Holland 70s Joanne VanLierop ’58 Izenbart and gives grandparents many creative Historical Trust as the director of and Rev. Larry Izenbart ’59 of ideas for time well spent with their development. Arlan TenClay ’71 of Fort Myers, Zeeland, Mich., celebrated their 50th grandchildren. Yvonne is a retired Carol Schakel ’68 Troost of Scotia, Fla, is the Apostolic Leader for the wedding anniversary in August. elementary school teacher. N.Y., has been elected president of the Florida Classis of the Reformed Church Charles VandenBerg ’58 and Barbara Fisher ’64 Happel of Beta Omega chapter of Delta Kappa in America. Jeanene Baldwin ’62 VandenBerg Grand Haven, Mich., performed Gamma, an international women’s Deborah Laug ’72 Limoncelli of of Holland, Mich., celebrated their during the Tuesday Musicale at the education organization. Palatine Bridge, N.Y., retired in June 50th wedding anniversary in August. Grand Haven Community Center on Rev. Dale D. Matthews ’69 of Fort from the Canajoharie, N.Y., Central Paul Wiegerink ’58 of Holland, September 14. Wayne, Ind., performed the wedding School District after 34 years of Mich., and his wife celebrated their Darrel Staat ’64 of Lexington, ceremony of his daughter, Amanda teaching physical education. During 50th wedding anniversary in August. S.C., became system president of the Matthews ’99 Oppenhuizen (please see her career she coached a total of 21 South Carolina Technical College in “Marriages”). years; the sports included volleyball, Columbia, S.C., this fall. George McGeehan ’69 of Holland, softball and basketball. James W. Serum ’65 was the Mich., was recently recognized for his Peter Orbeton ’72 of Peterbrough, 60s speaker at Hope College’s summer dedication to the athletic department N.H., retired as a Senior Development research seminar, presenting Summer of the Holland Public Schools. He has and Architecture Manager in IBM Ruth Laning ’60 Custer and her Research- The first day of the rest of volunteered for more than 20 years Software Group specializing in husband celebrated their 50th wedding your life. He is current the president as the unofficial assistant athletic structured content systems after a 30- anniversary in August. of SciTek Ventures LLC. He and his director, doing a variety of jobs. year career in software development. Yvonne Douma ’63 Stadt of wife, Marilyn Hoffman ’66 Serum, He notes that having fled the type-A

October 2010 21 Enfield (Austrialian) Lithgow bolt The more than 1,700 artists from “PEACE in pieces”; Cassie action rifle (with a mirror-bore), using around the world who competed Krause ’02 of Holland, “Inside a handloaded .303 British caliber in the September 22-October 10 Voices”; Monique Murray ammunition at 200 yards. He is also ArtPrize competition in Grand ’05 of Wyoming, Mich., interested in pursing an instructional Rapids, Mich., included multiple “Discriminated, Persecuted position in the field of business and/or members of the Hope family— and Crucified”; andDerek commerical law in Hong Kong. David Baker ’77 of Galesburg, among them at least 13 alumni. Nevenzel ’07 of Holland, “GR”; Mich., is Ferris State University’s They and their works were: Anna Vander Zouwen ’07 of program coordinator for the digital Judy Kaiser ’75 Dethmers Zeeland, Mich., “Ixil Tomorrow.” animation and game design degree of Champaign, Ill., “Glory Hope participants also included program. Several former Dykstra hall Days”; Joel Schoon-Tanis senior studio art major Chelsea Sharon Adcock ’78 of Holland, roomates and friends from ’89 of Holland, Mich., “Church Tarnas of West Bloomfield, Mich., has relocated her public the early 1970s are pictured Lawn: Three Lions”; Michelle Mich., “Untitled Scroll”; and relations/marketing consulting outside of the Stanley Hotel business from Manhattan Beach, Calif., VanderVelde ’90 Calkins faculty member Tamara Fox, Villa in Estes Park, Colo., to Holland, Mich., and will commute of Holland, “Abstract Color assistant professor of art, “Blot.” where they went to celebrate between Holland, Los Angeles and and Pattern Study-Create Rinse If other members of the Hope the 60th birthday of several Repeat”; Wade Gugino ’92 of community participated in the London, England, for business meetings in the film and broadcast of the women. Pictured are: Holland, “Living Tree”; Mary competition, News from Hope industries. Mary Jo Brown ’72 Kiefer, Westenbroek ter Veen ’93 of College would enjoy hearing from Scott Dwyer ’78 of Grand Rapids, Robin Rinkus ’75 Baker, Glenn, Mich., “Transformations”; them via [email protected] so Mich., was included in the 2011 Lynne Walchenbach ’73 Melissa Cooper ’95 Prince of that their names, too, can be edition of the Best Lawyers in America. Hendricks, Bev Remtema ’72 Rockford, Mich., “Til Death Do shared. Hope hosted a reception Lawyers are selected for inclusion in Zondervan, Debbie Karle ’72 Us Part”; Russ Karsten ’97 of at PNC Bank in Grand Rapids, Best Lawyers solely on the basis of DeFouw, Jeanie Maring ’72 Grand Rapids, a collaboration Mich., on Monday, Sept. 27, a nationally-conducted peer-review Luyendyk, Kay Nordskog ’72 survey in which more than 25,000 with his wife, Leslie, “I loved you that featured remarks by ArtPrize Scott. Unable to attend; Sandy leading lawyers vote on the legal this much”; Erin Overmeyer founder Rick DeVos as well Goosen ’72 Briuschat and Jan abilities and professional achievements ’99 of Grand Rapids, “Fotias Dry as displays of art and musical DeWitt ’72 Formsma. Cleaners”; Amy Kazmarski performances by faculty and of other lawyers in their specialties. He is employed at Mika Meyers Beckett & ’02 Bateman of Holland, students. Jones PLC. Sharon Carnahan ’79 of Winter confines of Boston for rural New been produced numerous times. Park, Fla., has been named a Cornell 80s Hampshire, he is currently the A production is planned as part of Distinguished Faculty Member for president of New Hampshire’s first Holland is Ready. Service at Rollins College, where she Paul Bosch ’81 of Phoenix, Ariz., is co-housing community homeowners Sheila Schuller ’73 Coleman of has taught since 1990. She has also a biology professor at South Mountain association, Nubanusit Neighborhood Orange, Calif., was formally installed been named to the Fulbright Roster of Community College in Phoenix. His & Farm in Peterborough. as the senior pastor at the Crystal Experts for 2010-15. dissertation (please see “Advanced Donald Steele ’72 of New York, N.Y., Cathedral in July. Michael Engelhardt ’79 of Decorah, Degrees”) was on a bilingual college has had his 10-minute play The Coffee Scott Lenheiser ’74 of Farmington Iowa, presented Sanctuaries and nursing education program. Hour named a finalist for the 2010 Hills, Mich., took third place at the Slammed Doors: Immigration, Arizona Paul VanHeest ’82 of Holland, Heideman Award at Actors Theatre of Tri-County Invitational Shoot Off, and the Constitution on Thursday, Sept. Mich., will be exhibiting 4 just 2 I’s 2 C Louisville. His 10-minute play Dearly an event featuring surplus military 16, at Luther College, where he is a - Works of Paul VanHeest at the Holland Beloved was a finalist for the Heideman rifles of the First and Second World professor of political science. Area Arts Council running through Award in 2006 and since then has War. He won using a 1941 Lee- Saturday, Nov. 6.

Alumni Grow DHS We are proud and thankful of the dedicated alumni volunteers and Dimnent Heritage Society members who helped recruit and attract new interest and support in benefitting Hope College through estate gifts. Their work has helped provide financial assistance to deserving students beyond state and federal aid.

Hope College is grateful to the 700-plus members of the Dimnent Heritage Society for their continued generosity in supporting the students, faculty and mission of the college.

Front Row, from left: Alverna Hoving ’66 De Visser, Rev. Don Jansma ’54, Elsie Vande Zande ’57 Redeker; For more information contact: Voice: (616)395-7779 Back Row, from left: Rev. Jack Millard ’61, June John A. Ruiter, J.D. E-Mail: [email protected] Veldheer-Millard ’62, Dr. David De Visser ’64, Karl Vander Laan ’56, Jerry Redeker ’56, Mary Mouw ’72. Dir. of Planned Giving www.hope.edu/advancement

22 News From Hope College One in eight of Hope’s new students include an alumna or alumnus among their direct ancestors. From left to right are the third-, fourth- and fifth-generation members of the Class of 2014: Row 1: Kevin Bauman (4), Josh Kamstra (4), Kimberly Boerigter (3), Sarah Taylor (4), Dan Schriemer (3), Taylor Votto (3), Parker Bussies (5), Brady VanMalsen (4), Catherine Calyore (4), Kristen Slotman (3), Hannah Nyboer (3), Austin Homkes (3), Jake Bylsma (3), Meredith Busman (3), Rachel Slotman (3); Row 2: Jonathan Redeker (3), Nina Droppers (4), Jennifer Hielkema (3), Rachael Ayers (3), Krystal Hornecker (4), Jake Hedges (4), Kaitlyn Schmidt (3), Kelsey Bekius (3), Rachel Rebhan (3), Katie Buck (3), Mallory Smith (3), Craig Toren (3), Hannah Heneveld (3), Christopher DeWitt (3), Maddie Werley (3), Katelyn Kleinheksel (3), Eric Thompson (3). The full listing of all 96 of this year’s Generational New Students and their alumni ties can be found online at www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc.

Lisa Doornbos ’83 Heneveld of Jeff Beswick ’84 of Grand Haven, and her husband, Steven DenHartog College for providing a great base for Zeeland, Mich., was highlighted in the Mich., was recently honored by the ’86, have been missionaries in the her as she continues working in the Holland Sentinel for going above and Greater Ottawa County United Way Chapala area of Jalisco, Mexico. They education field. beyond through involvement in local with its G.W. Haworth Strength of have worked with local orphanages, Jeffrey Kammeraad ’89 of Holland, sports. Lisa has made signs for all four the Community Award. The award and have taught ESL and Bible studies. Mich., was named professional of the of her children and those students is presented to an individual who This fall they started a ministry on the year for 2009 by FourSquare Financial who also participated in sports at most embodies and exemplifies border in Laredo, Texas. Group in Grand Rapids, Mich. He has Zeeland East High School. United Way’s leadership, spirit of Richard Helder ’85 of East Lansing, offered financial planning services in Mark Holmes ’83 was awarded volunteering, philanthropy and Mich., wrote and directed Murder at Holland for more than 20 years and tenure and promoted to the rank of community decision-making. Locker 069, performed at the Renegade started his own firm in 2004. associate professor at Knox College. Wesley Blood ’84 and his wife, Theatre Festival in Old Town Lansing. Elizabeth Larson ’89 Moraw of He teaches sculpture and ceramics. He Marjorie Fabrici ’85 Blood, Margaret Oklatner ’85 McCarty of Holland, Mich., is the new director of and his wife, Jennifer Forton ’83 of Toledo, Ohio, along with their Clifford, Pa., became the senior pastor instruction for pre-kindergarten through Holmes reside in Galesburg, Ill. children are involved in a multi-facted of three churches on Thursday, July 1: seventh grade at Holland Public Schools. outreach effort to the immigrant and East Lemon United Methodist Church, international students population in the West Nicholson United Methodist their city. Church, and the Lemon United Mark S. Werley ’84 of Zeeland, Methodist Church. 90s Mich., is the new basketball coach for Gwen Griffin ’85 Van Ark of the Zeeland Dux. Chapel Hill, N.C., is active as a Joel Anderle ’90 of Peabody, David Zimmer ’84 of Holland, volunteer for Penland School of Crafts Mass., was elected president of the Mich., is the new finance director at and for the multiple sclerosis society Massachusetts Council of Churches in Holland Christian School. annual bike MS, which competes January, 2010. The council consists Paul Baker ’85 has finished his across North Carolina in running, of 17 Christian denominational master’s certificates in commercial and biking and triathlon races. bodies, Protestant and Orthodox, with federal contract management from Paul Bolt ’86 of Colorado Springs, nearly 1,700 local churches along Villanova University, Villanova, Pa. Colo., recently returned home after with additional representation from Dayna Beal ’85 of Holland, teaching at Nanyang Technological the four Roman Catholic dioceses in Mich., recently joined Elevator Up University in Singapore on a Fulbright Massachusetts. The two-year term as a partner, leading the company Scholarship. includes oversight of the board and operations and strategic consulting Wendy West ’87 Mis of Munster, staff, implementation of the council’s services. His company helps ideas Ind., is the new executive director of strategic plan, and participation in and companies start up and grow by the Munster Chamber of Commerce. ecumenical and interfaith events and Robert Wuerfel ’88 of blending cultural trends and technical Timothy DuMez ’88 of Holland, conversations in Massachusetts. He Holland, Mich., was awarded solutions into new business strategies. Mich., is director of donor services for previously served as vice-president the Robert J. Jay award He is also the mentor director for the Community Foundation of the and chaired the strategic planning Momentum, the venture capital Holland/Zeeland area. by his fellow members of committee. incubator program based in Grand Claudia Ruf ’88 of Tigard, Ore., the Michigan Land Title Brian Andrew ’90 of Grand Rapids, Rapids. He notes that he enjoys sitting has been promoted to principal at Association (MLTA) at Mich., has opened up his own law on boards of various companies now Mountain View Middle School in practice in Grand Rapids, Mich. their annual convention in led by classmates from Hope College! the Beaverton School District, after James Breyfogle ’90 of Riverside, Pa., July. The award recognizes Dayna continues to be very involved working for six years as assistant was selected and attended the Odyssey outstanding leadership and coaching his four children in club principal at Beaverton High School. Fantasy Writers workshop this summer. countless contributions to the soccer and traveling with his family on She is looking forward to the new Erika Hyde ’90 Clancy has moved MLTA. extreme vacations and mission trips. challenges ahead and wants to thank from New York to Melbourne, Fla., Leigh Ann Schott ’85 DenHartog the education department at Hope where her husband is now working.

October 2010 23 which was recently named one of Heights, Ill., was recently promoted the fastest growing craft breweries in to director at Allstate Insurance America by the Brewers Association. Company. As a state manager, Todd Michael and business partner David is responsible for developing and Engbers ’93 are involved in a $6.6 managing all auto/homeowners million expansion this fall to the product, price, and risk management facility. decisions associated with eight states Seth Weeldreyer ’91 of Marshall, within Encompass, a division of Mich., was installed as the new pastor Allstate. He evaluates opportunities of the First Presbyterian Church in and challenges in the marketplace Kalamazoo. and builds integrated strategies Stephen Mauger ’92 has joined with sales to address them. He and Lakshore Health Partners in Holland, Carrie Maines ’98 VanderVeen Mich. recently celebrated their 10th Laurie Camiller ’92 Poll Reynolds Brissenden ’94 and wedding anniversary with a second of Zeeland, Mich., led a group Megan Holden ’95 Brissenden honeymoon to Hawaii. of 20 from Calvary Christian have relocated to Austin, Texas. Jenifer Hodge ’95 VanZanten and Reformed Church to Haiti this Reynolds is an attorney with the Brian VanZanten ’95 of Holland, The summer of 2010 was summer to be a part of the office of the Attorney General for the Mich., added a daughter, Ana Hope an active time in television teacher summit. Eighty-five State of Texas, and Megan is a stay- to their family in April 2008. Ana at-home mom for their two children, Hope came home from Guatemala. and film in West Michigan, Haitian teachers took part in Lexie and Ethan. They report that she has been the which hosted a number of the summit, some traveling Gregory Gemmen ’94 worked as perfect addition to the family and is producations. Touchback, hours to get there. Laurie a scientific consultant/staff scientist very much loved by her brother Joel, which starts Kurt Russell along with Mary Graham at Ocusense, Inc. in San Diego, Calif, and her sister, Grace. They have been and filmed in Coopersville ’92 Elhart spent several from 2006 to 2008, completed his blessed by continuing to be a part of and other are locations, days exchanging ideas and postdoc at the University of Oregon the Hope community through Brian’s provided an opportunity for information. Mary’s son Gregg in 2008-09, and is currently a research coaching and by attending events former football players and ’13 also went, interacting with associate for The Scripps Research on campus. Their children are also cheerleaders to play a role. the Haitian children, playing Institute in La Jolla, Calif. He is involved in several classes for home- Those cast from Hope included soccer and swimming. He researching single molecule/oligomer schooled children through Hope. former players Matthew also spent time in a Haitian biophysics work to understand Dirk DeWitt ’96 of Charleston, the molecular underpinnings of N.C., was recently featured in The Post Anderson ’09 and Joshua orphanage. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. and Courier regarding his company, Lanser ’08 and (pictured with Terrance Haynes ’94 of Nashville, Velocity Sports Performance. He Russell) former cheerleaders Rebecca Moen ’90 of Palatine, Ill., Tenn., has been promoted to principal along with his wife, Tracy, and Scott Meredith Visser ’04 and has been looking after consumer of Napier Enhance Option Elementary Greenman ’06, director of sports Alicia Voyles ’08. and market insights for Unilever’s School in Nashville. performance, work with a variety of deodorant brands in North America Shawn McFarland ’94 and his athletics ranging from NFL players to (Degree, Dove, Axe, Suave), as well as wife and their three children, Anneka high schoolers and children to adults. Sufjan Stevens ’98 has released work for the Rexona brand (Degree) (four), Anson (three), and Finley Joel Reisig ’96 of Birmingham, a new EP, All Delighted People. globally. (three), have moved to Mountain Mich., held a seminar in August called Recognition received by the eight- Michael Ray ’90 of Phoenix, Ariz., Home, Idaho, where Shawn is one of Be Your Own Hollywood, focusing on track album includes being named to has left the property and casualty two pediatricians at Mountain Home screenwriting, funding, hiring a cast Time magazine’s “Short List” for the insurance industry after 20 years and Air Force Base. and crew and shooting on budget. His week of Monday, Sept. 6, and “The is the new senior business architect Peter Goers ’95 of Grand Haven, next production will be Small Town Must List” of the Friday, Sept. 10, with PegaSystems, Inc. based in Mich., recently won the Midwest Saints, a G-rated Christmas film slated issue of Entertainment Weekly. Cambridge, Mass. His focus will be Professional Volleyball Association’s to shoot in Rockford in February. Amy Bos ’99 of Washington, with software development in the Grand Haven Fourth of July Open. Rachel Hall ’97 recently opened D.C., was recently promoted to P&C industry. Michael, his wife and Dirk Hollebeek ’95 of Gallup, up her own photography business legislative director for Congressman two dogs will continue to reside in N.M., is a school counselor at Gallup in Scottsdale, Ariz., Photos by Rachel. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.). As Phoenix. McKinley County Schools. He and his Her studio specializes in children’s legislative director, she is responsible Steven Schwind ’90 of Pasadena, wife have three children. photography, events and family for establishing the congressman’s Calif., is completing his graduate Amy White ’95 Kubichek (please photos as well as special-needs legislative agenda, directing and degree and anticipates moving to see “Marriages”) is working on children’s photos. Rachel has had 11 supervising legislative staff, and Ethiopia next year with his wife and her Ph.D. in sociology from the years experience in the classroom as briefing the congressman on all children to work. University of Pittsburgh. well as free lance photography work. legislative matters pending in the Kirk Slater ’90 of Kampala, Uganda, Sara Murphy ’95 of Chicago, Ill., is Ryan VanderZwart ’97 of Byron House of Representatives. She also recently completed his Doctor of the manager of annual giving at the Center, Mich., was featured in the acts as the primary staffer on health Ministry (please see “Advanced Field Museum of Natural History. August 30 edition of Forbes Magazine. care and judiciary issues. Degrees”). His dissertation was titled Jennifer Chilcoat ’95 Shaw of His company, Lorence & Vander Zachary Jonker ’99 of Petoskey, Spiritual Formation in Uganda: a study Columbus, Ohio, had a song from her Zwart Wealth Management, registered Mich., will be the new Petoskey High of how Christians in Kisoro are being album Love Broke Through hit number- representatives with Next Financial School boys’ soccer coach. transformed in Christ’s image. three on the national worship radio Group Inc., were featured in Forbes Michael McCune ’99 of Saint Dal Townsend ’90 of Beulah, Mich., charts. She writes on her blog that last year as well. Joseph, Mich., is a market research is employed with Buckley Community she was asked to sing the National Greg Vlietstra ’97 of Portage, manager for The Kellogg Company. Schools. Anthem in August at the Pirates/Reds Mich., is the deputy county treasurer Michael has also been named to the Ann Watson ’90 of Traverse City, baseball game at the PNC park in for Kalamazoo County. Michigan State University master’s in Mich., is the lead medical officer Pittsburg, Pa. Anthony Bull ’98 of San Francisco, marketing research advisory board. with Holland America Line Cruise Dana Thomson-Peroni ’95 of Calif., recently left Yahoo! and joined Mark Youngs ’99 of Caledonia, Ships. She has been on the medical Watkinsville, Ga., enjoys owning her Shop It To Me (the leading personal Mich., has been named the Basketball staff there since 2006. She had spent own ambulatory horse veterinary shopping site for apparel) as senior Coaches Association of Michigan’s 16 years working in the ICU of local practice. She specializes in all areas of web developer. women’s coach of the year for hospitals. lameness, including acupuncture and Karen Randinitis ’98 of Estes Park, the 2009-10 season. He coaches Michael Stevens ’91 of Alto, Mich., alternative therapies. Colo., is teaching in the Durango Davenport University’s women’s is owner of Founders Brewing Co., Todd VanderVeen ’95 of Arlington School District. basketball team.

24 News From Hope College she did a one-month internship with gynecology resident physician at the organization to foster an area where Village Harmony, continuing to sing University of Washington. today’s youth can be creative and and study folk music before returning Elizabeth Irvine ’05 of Rochester, entrepreneurial. to her 10th year of teaching. N.Y., is a teacher at the Charles Finney Katherine VanOss ’05 Welch of W. Patrick Schoonveld ’00 of School and is currently attending the Cincinnati, Ohio, recently earned an Jersey City, N.J. has joined Undertone Eastman School of Music to pursue her M.D. (please see “Advanced Degrees”) Networks as product manager. Master of Arts in music education. and is a surgery resident at the Steven J. Rypma ’01 of Indianapolis, Daniel Kampsen ’05 of Royal University Hospital of the University Ind., has joined Honigman Miller Oak, Mich., received a Fulbright of Cincinnati. Schwartz and Cohn LLP as an attorney Fellowship for this academic year. He Allison Arend ’06 of St. Joseph, in its real estate department, located in is researching at Adam Mickiewicz Mich., has been awarded the Paul and Kalamazoo, Mich. University in Poland. Mavis Pitzer endowed scholarship Anthony Grech ’02 of Holland, Allison McCabe ’05 Koster for urban teaching. She is currently Mich., is a social studies teacher at of Holland, Mich., is the shelter a post-baccalaureate secondary Saugatuck Middle School. coordinator for the Allegan County education student at Michigan State Katrina Te Winkle ’02 Meyer of Animal Shelter. University. West Olive, Mich., has earned her Hannah Allen ’05 Miller of Emily Ellis-Liang ’05 is an Carl Morrison ’09 of Master of Arts degree in counseling Brighton, Mich., is a contractual English and ballet teacher at Spring Pickford, Mich., recently won and is licensed as a limited license psychologist with the Maccomb International Kids Academy in Seoul, a video contest for MOFILM. professional counselor in Michigan. Oakland Regional Center and will South Korea. He won first prize for a video John Andersen ’03 of Holland, be starting the doctoral program in Lisa Ekdom ’06 Engers of Grand Mich., will be exhibiting his work, psychology at the Michigan School of Haven, Mich., is co-coaching the for Coke Light which he wrote, Light and Atmosphere - Landscapes, at Professional Psychology this year. Zeeland girls swimming team this fall. directed and filmed. He used the Holland Area Arts Council through Rebecca Hillyard ’05 Patton of She was the assistant coach for the past music from Bella Ruse, a group Saturday, Nov. 6. Rochester, N.Y., earned a Bachelor of two years. made up of Joseph Barker ’09 Benjamin Fuhrman ’04 has been Science degree in anthropology at The Rachel Achtemeier ’06 Rhodes and Kay Gillette ’09. Among appointed composer in residence for College of Brockport, State University recently accepted a call as the several prizes won, he was ART342 in Fort Collins, Colo. of New York, in May and has been associate pastor for youth and family given a trip to Cannes, France. Meridith De Avila ’04 Khan of accepted into SUNY Brockport’s Master ministry at First Presbyterian Church He is pictured in Cannes with Lynchburg, Va., has been hired by of Arts in liberal studies program. in Haddonfield, N.J. Rachel will be Maggie McGurn ’09. The video Sweet Briar College as the official Ashley Williams ’05 Potts of ordained as a Minister of the Word is at http://www.mofilm.com/ photographer for the campus. She Holland, Mich., has been promoted and Sacrament in her hometown of std/d3cca0 works in the office of media, marketing within BDO to business development Dubuque, Iowa. and communications, and provides manager of the West Michigan tax David Weatherly ’06 of Grosse visual insights for the school’s website practice. Pointe, Mich., recently earned an M.D. and a variety of campus publications. Stephanie Buck ’05 Thomas of (please see “Advanced Degrees”) and Sweet Briar is a private women’s Denver, Colo., is the seventh- and is a resident in urology at Wayne State 00s college located on 3,200 acres located eighth-grade literacy teacher at Aurora University. in Central Virginia in the foothills of Public Schools. Peter Wright ’06 of Palo Alto, Leslie Cogan ’00 Adamski of New the Blue Ridge Mountains. Matthew Waterstone ’05 of South Calif., completed his second season York, N.Y., is currently a stay-at-home Kyle Morrison ’04 of Holland, Holland Ill., placed fifth during the as the head coach of the Menlo- mom to two children (please see “New Mich., won first place during the 15K Mount Baldhead Challenge on Atherton High School wrestling Arrivals”). 15K Mount Baldhead Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 11. team, in Atherton, Calif., by winning Bryan Boersma ’00 of Rockford, Saturday, Sept. 11. Jenna VanWagoner ’05 Weiler the 2009-10 division championship Mich., is the new associate pastor at Kyle Nevenzel ’04 of Holland, of Holland, Mich., and her husband with an undefeated regular season. Rockford Reformed Church. He was Mich., is the new boys soccer coach for have opened Ambrose, a non-profit With eight returning varsity wrestlers the associate pastor at First Reformed Fennville High School. Church in Oak Harbor, Wash., for the Dave Stefanich ’04 is the new past six years. principal at Great Lakes Elementrary Shirley Bradley ’10 is author Emily Dubois ’00 Fritz of Bath, School in Holland, Mich. of the article My Passion for Mich., is Portland High School’s new Kathryn Kuipers ’05 Baer of Research, which discusses her student counselor. Wyoming, Mich., is the Spanish experience with undergraduate Elizabeth Gibbs ’00 of Grand teacher at Grandville Public Schools. research at Hope and is featured Anthony Bordenkircher ’05 Haven, Mich., is an occupational in the September edition of of Pasadena, Calif., is the marriage therapist at Agility Health. Enzymatic, the newsletter of Christopher Howell ’00 has joined and family therapy intern at Citrus the Undergraduate Affiliates Lakeshore Health Partners - internal Counseling. Network of the American Society medicine in Holland, Mich. Caroline Camp ’05 of Chester, Ill., Janet Librizzi ’00 Kucek of is teaching first and second grade at for Biochemistry and Molecular Woodridge, Ill., is a K-4 Reading Christ Lutheran School in Jacob, Ill. Biology. Reflecting on her four Specialist at Pleasantdale Elementary Erica Heeg ’05 Coffelt of Orange years working in the laboratory School in LaGrange, Ill. Park, Fla., has accepted the position of of Dr. Maria Burnatowska-Hledin, Amy Champaigne ’00 Miller of instructor of ESL at Ohio University in she highlights her growth across Holt, Mich., has recently become the Athens, Ohio. her time with the research group, lead therapist for an MDOC grant Sara Burns ’05 Creighton recently and concludes by describing completed her M.D. (please see providing substance abuse therapy to the feeling of accomplishment research experiences, and her “Advanced Degrees”) and has started parolees and probationers. that accompanies answering commitment to giving back by Jennifer Morris ’00 of Shoreline, her pediatric residency at OSF Saint research questions; the benefits in sharing her experiences, such as Wash., recently returned from a Francis Medical Center/Children’s attending regional and national through science demonstrations three-week trip to the Republic of Hospital of Illinois in Peoria. Georgia, where she was studying Kathryn Ewing ’05 Davis of North scientific meetings; and the for students at her former polyphonic folksinging from Georgian Manchester, Ind., is an assistant important guidance provided by middle and high school. She is songmasters. In May, she directed professor of chemistry at Manchester her research mentor. She also currently pursuing a doctorate a group of 12 singers and they College. discusses opportunities that she in biochemistry and molecular performed an all-Georgian set at Dawn Flandermeyer ’05 of Saint enjoyed beyond her academic and biology at the Mayo Clinic. Seattle’s Folklife Festival. In August, Charles, Mont., is an obstetrics and

October 2010 25 residency in pediatrics and binocular recently completed her MSW degree practice degree. vision at the Illinois College of (please see “Advanced Degrees”) and Ashleigh Shiffler ’09 of Holland, Optometry. is now employed with The University Mich., recently returned from two Abby Kosta ’07 Bedford of of Michigan Health System in the years of Peace Corps service in Grand Rapids, Mich., will be joining department of neurosurgery. Guatemala. the faculty at Grand Valley State Amy Lamoreaux ’08 Jeltema of Allison Taber ’09 of Holland, Mich., University as the liaison librarian for Jenison, Mich., is the new special is teaching first grade at Georgetown the nursing program. education teacher for grades three-five Elementary in Hudsonville, Mich. Jeff Brown ’07 of Howell, N.J., was at Godfrey Lee Elementary School in Sarah Williams ’09 of Indianapolis, named teacher of the year in his third Wyoming, Mich. Ind., is pursuing a Master of Arts year of teaching K-8 music at Belmar Elise Nelson ’08 is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in dance history and criticism Elementary School. He is currently in international economics at the from the University of New Mexico employed in the Wall Township University of California at Santa Cruz. with a graduate teaching assistantship School District, teaching elementary Tiffany Fifer ’09 is a first-time in dance appreciation. general, choral and beginning homeowner in Grand Rapids, Mich., instrumental music. and a first-year law student at Thomas Audrey Converse ’07 Fosburg M. Cooley Law School in Grand Jennifer Scamehorn ’10 has of Paw Paw, Mich., has received the Rapids. 10s gained a lot of experience this excellence in education award from Jason Folkert ’09 of Holland, Mich., summer as the team trainer for the Van Buren Intermediate School is teaching science with the Otsego Andrea Firlit ’10 of Northville, the Traverse City Beach Bums, District as outstanding educator. Public Schools. He is also a resident Mich., is employed by Saints Mary & a professional men’s baseball She was honored at a reception on director in Wyckoff Hall at Hope. Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, Thursday, May 6. Benjamin Herrman ’09 of Benton team. She travels with the Ill., as a registered nurse in cardiac Shuchen Li ’07 of Singapore, Harbor, Mich., is the new varsity swim team, getting to the park five special procedures. has been promoted to assistant coach for the South Haven Rams. Tara Hamming ’10 of Hudsonville, hours before the start of every manager for new media, overseeing Amanda Hutchins ’09 of South Mich., is teaching fifth grade at game. Jennifer worked with the entire New Media and Online Haven, Mich., received the 2009 Douglas Elementary School. several teams while she was at Communications for the Ministry Business Excellence Award for Chamber Christopher Tidmarsh ’10 of Hope. She will be working on of Community Development. She is Volunteer of the Year, presented by South Bend, Ind., is serving in the her master’s degree next year. responsible for developing and steering the South Haven Area Chamber of Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Seattle, the communication of government Commerce on Thursday, June 3. Wash., working for an environmental policy and initiatives that are under Kathryn Josephson ’09 of Ada, advocacy organization, Hanford for the 2010-11 season, Peter plans her government organization’s Mich., is a registered nurse at Helen Challenge. to continue to build on the team’s portfolio. DeVos Children’s Hospital of Spectrum success. Emily Slavicek ’07 of Coldwater, Health in Grand Rapids, Mich., on the Erica Oosting ’06 Zeiders graduated Mich., received her M.Div. (please pediatric oncology/hematology/blood with distinction from the Michigan see “Advanced Degrees”) and was and marrow transplant floor. Marriages College of Optometry in Big Rapids, appointed pastor of Girard United Laura Morningstar ’09 of Fisher, Mich. (please see “Advanced Degrees”). Methodist Church in September. Ind., is attending Valparaiso University Kathryn (Kit) Janssen Leggett ’66 She is currently living in Chicago, Ill., Meghan Wind ’07 of Canton, Mich., to pursue a doctorate of nursing with her husband and completing her and Stan Witteveen, Dec. 2, 2009, Holland, Mich. Janice Johnson ’83 Gibson and Stephen Williford, May 8, 2010, Saugatuck, Mich. Holly Villepique ’92 and John Hickey, July 31, 2010, Brookeville, Md. Elana TenHuisen ’94 and Kam Brewer, Sept. 5, 2009, Chadds Ford, Pa. Amy White ’95 and John Kubichek, Aug. 8, 2009. Amanda J. Matthews ’99 and Jim Oppenhuizen, April 24, 2010, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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26 News From Hope College Amy Champaigne ’00 and Sarah Brower ’09 and Phillip Blair Farwell ’95 and Nicole Hauck 13, 2010. Nicholas Miller, August 7, 2010. Guajardo ’09, July 17, 2010, Grand ’97 Farwell, Madeline Faith, July 7, Jennifer Yonker ’00 Harris and Jennifer Kossoris ’00 and Kevin Rapids, Mich. 2010. Chad Harris, Sydney J., Nov. 19, 2009. Keegan, July 16, 2010, Chicago, Ill. Heather Urling ’09 and Zack Kimberly Kleiman ’95 Richardson Cynthia Knight ’00 Calhoun and Jennifer Hoover ’01 and Paul- Golin, August 21, 2010, Holland, and Jeff Richardson, Ella Grace, Aug. 6, Tyler Calhoun, Romy Marie, July 11, Christian Ronzier Lara, June 26, 2010, Mich. 2010. 2010. Sturgeon Bay, Mich. Shannon Dudley ’10 and Frances Bradley Balder ’96 and Holly Joshua Krikke ’00 and Kelli Krikke, Sarah Werner ’01 and Adam Shell, (Patrick) McElgunn ’10, July 24, 2010. Balder, Bryson Edward, Aug. 17, 2010. Drew Alan, Aug. 5, 2010. June 26, 2010, Ann Arbor, Mich. Kayla Lankheet ’10 and Isaac Kyle DeYoung ’96 and Cari Kendra Maloni ’00 Linde and Meredith Care ’02 and Chad Koert, July 23, 2010. DeYoung, Zeke Alan, Aug. 18, 2010. Chris Linde, Benjamin Asher, Jan. 29, Segur, June 26, 2010, Grand Rapids, Colleen Leikert ’10 and Stephen Robert Ferguson ’96 and Amy 2008, and Miriam Clare, Jan. 12, 2010. Mich. Laskowski, Aug. 14, 2010, Ludington, Ferguson, Sophia Elizabeth, March 25, Amy Vincent ’00 Marshall and Julie Brownell ’04 and Eric Carter, Mich. 2008, and Robert Steven, July 29, 2009. William Marshall, William David, Jan. June 5, 2010, Kalamazoo, Mich. Alison Meshkin ’10 and Scott Melissa O’Connor ’96 Meuzelaar 28, 2009. Sara Holleman ’04 and Adam Sale, May 29, 2010, Holland, Mich. and Tom Meuzelaar, Benjamin William, Lisa Hoekstra ’00 Schaub and Jeff Marcionetti, June 5, 2010. Jeanne Oxendine ’10 and Nathan June 30, 2010. Schaub, Zachary David, Aug. 10, 2010. Chrystial Agre ’05 and Leon Poel ’10, July 12, 2010, Holland, Paul Rosenbrook ’96 and Elizabeth Allicia Stojic ’00 Smrha and Adam Hedding, Aug. 14, 2010, Florence, Ky. Mich. VanderLind ’00 Rosenbrook, Rachel Smrha, Ella Rose, Aug. 3, 2010. Katherine Zuhr ’05 and Brent Nicole VanDerKolk ’10 and Ross Nicole, March 11, 2007, and Lucas Jill Klinger ’00 Snook and Bill Blank, July 31, 2010. Lundy, May 22, 2010, Holland, Mich. James, Jan. 10, 2009. Snook, Grant, March 7, 2009. Katrina Herron ’05 and John Monica Mellen ’97 Crandell and Christine Orejuela ’00 Winkelman Gendreau, July 3, 2010, Isle of Skye, Bradley Mellen-Crandell ’98, Dinah and Thomas Winkelman, Claire, Oct. Scotland. Grace, Aug. 8, 2010. 14, 2009. Emily Liang ’05 and Robert Ellis, New Arrivals Matt Dietsche ’97 and Valerie Dana Iler ’01 Clausen and Ashley Aug. 28, 2010, Holland, Mich. Kleinheksel ’98 Dietsche, Faith Ryan, Clausen, Graham Elijah, Aug. 15, Rachel Achtemeier ’06 and Thomas Van Den Brink ’88 Aug. 24, 2010. 2010. Matthew Rhodes, June 20, 2010, and Thitiporn Van Den Brink, Mali Aimee Euvrand ’98 Terry and Eric Melanie Hall ’01 Groen and Don Princeton, N.J. Isabelle, Oct. 19, 2006, and Thomas Terry, Harper Evelyn, Aug. 30, 2010. Groen, Avery Jane, July 9, 2010. Elizabeth Alderink ’06 and Jarat, Feb. 27, 2010. Michael Adamski ’99 and Leslie Katie Wierenga ’01 Leestma and Michael Williams, July 5, 2008. Deborah Quint ’90 Pellegrini and Cogan ’00 Adamski, David H., July 30, John Leestma, Penelope Eden, Jan. 21, Lisa Bailey ’06 and Matthew Nicholas Pellegrini, Liam Quint and 2009. 2010. Huyser, Aug. 21, 2010. Lucas Albert, March 6, 2010. Rebecca Timmer ’99 Benson and Marcy Slotman ’01 Yonker and Eric Candice Evenhouse ’06 and Derek Laura VandeVelde ’90 Steenwyk Timothy Benson ’00, Andrew Zachary, Yonker, Cambry Faith, July 21, 2010. Fetzer, Aug. 7, 2010, LaMoille, Ill. and Daniel Steenwyk, Zoe Mae, Jan. Nov. 4, 2008. Whitney Hadanek ’02 and Brian Maureen Warfield ’06 and Brian 26, 2010. Vanessa Timm ’99 Derwin and Sauer, Aiden Lee, June 4, 2010. Taylor, June 19, 2010, Holland, Mich. Robert Van Order ’90 and Tara Thomas Derwin, Laine Elizabeth, June Jennifer DeVree ’02 Kloosterman Kara Lise de Jong ’07 and Andrew Van Order, Graeme Charles, July 25, 14, 2010. and Kevin Kloosterman, Kallie Ann, Forrest, July 2, 2010. 2010. Molly Arnold ’99 Formsma and Jan. 20, 2010. Dalen Mendiola ’07 and Amanda Linda Warner ’91 and Matthew Christopher Formsma ’00, Emmarie Samuel Martin ’02 and Colleen Baron ’08, July 9, 2010. Rohr ’92, Danielle Christine, Sept. 1, Jane, April 30, 2010. Corey ’03 Martin, Caleb Samuel, June Justyna Zienda ’07 and Nicholas 2010. Jeremy Heavilin ’99 and Kelli 28, 2010. Pohl, July 10, 2010, Wheaton, Ill. Andrea Escorcia ’92 Martin and McDonald ’00 Heavilin, Davis William, Breanne Borin ’02 Wallaker and Jordyn Boles ’08 and Brent Solberg Greg Martin, Lila Virginia, July 17, Jan. 6, 2010. Douglas Wallaker, Isaac Douglas, Dec. ’09, May 22, 2010, Grand Rapids, 2010. Jill Beck ’99 Kohlmeier and Jace 11, 2009. Mich. Laura Wilson ’93 and Michael Kohlmeier, Quinn Avery, August 2010. Matthew Camp ’03 and Sheri Christopher Bowen ’08 and Cara Uldrich, Karsten John, April 30, 2009. Phung Lam ’99 and Lynette Lam, Oppenhuizen ’04 Camp, Charles Lawton ’08, June 19, 2010. Allison Goins ’95 Ash and Jeff Ash, Paxton Connor, Aug. 1, 2010. Matthew, Aug. 10, 2010. Andrew Kadzban ’08 and Eloise Sophia, Jan. 12, 2010. Andrew Low ’99 and Jill Deboer Luke Rumohr ’03 and Lindsay Samantha Pedigo ’08, Aug. 21, 2010, Elana TenHuisen ’94 Brewer and ’00 Low, Katy, May 5, 2010. Brown ’05 Rumohr, Emmy Watterson, Grandville, Mich. Kam Brewer, Kalista Nicole, June 1, Jeremy L. Luhmann ’99 and Aug. 4, 2010. David Nyitray ’08 and Elizabeth 2010. Patricia Deyoung ’00 Luhmann, Benjamin Schoettle ’03 and Sarah Richert ’08, July 24, 2010. Stacy Ann Tigelaar ’95 Bonnema Mariah Faith, July 14, 2010. Schoettle, Noah Casey, July 21, 2010. Benjamin Smith ’08 and Amy and David Bonnema, Annalise, Jan. 21, Jeffrey Penney ’99 and Autumn Derek Torno ’03 and Michelle VanDerMeulen ’08, July 24, 2009. 2008, and Emersyn, Feb. 8, 2010. Penney, Elizabeth Jane, April 27, 2010. Torno, Natalie Joy, July 7, 2010. Toni May ’99 Smith and Lucas Monica Merkley ’04 Lininger and Smith ’00, Leo James, March 8, 2010. Chris Lininger ’05, Taylor Grace, June Alicia Tomicich ’99 Wiley and 16, 2010. Glenn Wiley, Brennan Patrick, July 8, Jennifer Troke ’04 Neubert and 2010. Fred Neubert, Gloria Joy, July 20, 2010. Brett Bebber ’00 and Emily Bebber, Anna Olmstead ’05 Bristle and Catch All the Quinn, June 21, 2010. Timothy Bristle, Skylar James, May 18, Bryan Boersma ’00 and Melissa 2010. Excitement of Nienhuis ’00 Boersma, Andrew Sarah Stowell ’05 Cole and Lee Campbell, Jan. 6, 2010. Cole, Hunter David, April 9, 2010. 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October 2010 27 Samantha Smith ’05 Michael and therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary, He was preceded in death by his Julia Klinge ’38 Bouws of Troy Michael, Broden Charles, June June 2010. son, Robert, and four siblings, Gerald Holland, Mich., died on Friday, Sept. 29, 2008, and Lawson Graham, May 5, Sara Burns ’05 Creighton, M.D., Bonzelaar, Hazel DeVries, Lorretta 10, 2010. She was 92. 2010. University of Illinois College of Bonzelaar ’48 Helmink and Dr. Alvin She and her husband established Alison Rickey ’05 Westerlind and Medicine. Bonzelaar ’45. the Russ’ restaurant chain in Holland. Kyle Westerlind, Madelyn Joy, April Kathryn Ewing ’05 Davis, Ph.D. Survivors included his wife of 60 She was a Charter Member of Holland 21, 2010. in chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, years, Annette Cousins ’50 Bonzelaar; Heights Christian Reformed Church. Keri Boeve ’06 Desmarais and June 2010. daughters, Barbara Bonzelaar ’73 She was preceded in death by her Douglas Desmarais, Hayden Robert, John Drake ’05, Ph.D. in ecology, (Theodore ’72) Etheridge, Nancy husband of 52 years, J. Russel Bouws, Aug. 23, 2010. University of Illinois, 2010. Bonzelaar ’76 (Douglas) Ditmar and and a great-granddaughter, Leah Slenk. Angela Dykhuis ’06 Reynolds and Helen Fylstra ’05, Master of Social Betty Bonzelaar ’85 (David) Doezema; Survivors included her children, Ryan Reynolds, Ariana Noelle, Aug. 11, Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Bonzelaar; Darlene (Ron) Dykstra, Linda (Paul) 2010. May 7, 2010. 10 grandchildren, including Allison Kalkman, John (Bonnie) Bouws and Allison Quigley ’07 Dubbink and Erica Heeg ’05 Coffelt, Master of Ethridge ’97 Houlihan, Harrison Bryan (Cathy) Bouws; 13 grandchildren, Michael Dubbink, Jocelyn Hope, July Art in teaching English as a foreign Doezema ’13 and Brianna Bonzelaar including Kelli Bouws ’94 Hoeksema, 15, 2010. language, The American University in ’14; and five great-grandchildren. Kerri Bouws ’00 (Ryan) deVries and Ana Loredo ’08 Fernandez and Cairo, June 2010. Rusty (Melissa Cech ’95) Bouws ’95; Gabriel Fernandez, Anahi Ysabela, July Elizabeth Martin ’05, Master Gerrit Boogerd ’54 of Sheldon, 41 great-grandchildren; and two great- 28, 2010. of Science in occupational therapy, Iowa, died on Sunday, April 4, 2010. great-grandchildren. Amy Lamoreaux ’08 Jeltema and Western Michigan University, 2010. He was 82. Kyle Jeltema ’08, Ryley Sue, July 9, Stephanie McCann ’05, Master of He served in the U.S. Army during Dr. Donald De Vries ’57 of 2010. Social Work with a certificate in clinical the Korean Conflict. Holland, Mich., died on Saturday, Sept. social work with families, Michigan He served as a Reformed Church 11, 2010. He was 75. State University, May 2009. in America minister and then taught He worked as a research chemist at Kristin Zwart ’05 Ortmann, Master and coached for 23 years. ARCO and later as a printing manager Advanced Degrees of Science in education (curriculum He was preceded in death by for The Bible League. and instruction), Wayne State College, two children, Jean Boogerd and John He was preceded in death by his Thomas DeYoung ’71, Master of May 2010. Boogerd; his parents; two sisters; and a parents and his sister-in-law, Johanna Science in accounting, Governors State Katherine VanOss ’05 Welch, brother. Wieberdink. University, April 2010. M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin, Survivors include his wife of Survivors included his wife of David Baker ’77, Master of Science 2009. 57 years, Joyce Boogerd; and four 51 years, Alma DeVries; his children, in career and technical education, Danae VanderLaan ’06 Pena, daughters, Ruth (David) Hobson, Douglas (Linda) DeVries, Jane (Quentin) Ferris State University. Master of Social Work, Grand Valley Laurie (Russ) Forbes, Rebecca (Butch) Reynhout and Carl (Kathy) De Vries; Paul Bosch ’81, Ed.D in curriculum State University, May 1, 2010. Anderson and Lois (Kenny) Schilling; 11 grandchildren; his siblings, Roger and instruction, Northern Arizona Matthew Pridgeon ’06, M.D., Ohio 15 grandchildren, including Tracey (Shara) De Vries ’60, Ruth (Bob) Bush University, August 2008. State University College of Medicine, Forbes ’03 (Karl ’07) Hoesch and and Carol (Ben) Jansen; and several Kirk Slater ’90, Doctor of Ministry, June 13, 2010. Michael (Anna Herzog ’07) Forbes ’07; nieces and nephews, including Dr. Keith Columbia International University, Rachel Achtemeier ’06 Rhodes, and eight great-grandchildren. DeVries ’86. 2010. Master of Divinity, Princeton Gregory Gemmen ’94, Ph.D. in Theological Seminary, May 22, physics, disseration in single molecule 2010. She was also the recipient of biophysics. The Kenyon J. Wildrick Award for Kathryn Schoon-Tanis ’95, Ph.D Excellence in Homiletics. in curriculum, instructions & teacher Danae VanderLaan ’06 Pena, education, Michigan State University, Master of Social Work, Grand Valley 2010. State University, May 1, 2010. Mami Kato ’97, J.D., cum laude, David Weatherly ’06, M.D., Wayne Wayne State University, May 2010. State University, 2010. Elizabeth Gibbs ’00, Master of Erica Oosting ’06 Zeiders, Science in occupational therapy, Grand Michigan College of Optometry, May Valley State University, 2009. 2010. Rachel Meengs ’00, Master of Art Abby Kosta ’07 Bedford, Master of in special education administration, Science in information, University of Grand Valley State University, 2010. Michigan School of Information. Elizabeth VanderLind ’00 Amanda McConnell ’07, Master of Rosenbrook, Master of Social Work, Education in college student personnel, Grand Valley State University, 2007. University of Maryland, College Park. Megan Riley ’01, Master of Emily Slavicek ’07, Master Education in reading and secondary of Divinity, Garrett Evangelical language arts, Grand Valley State Theological Seminary, May 14, 2010. University, December 2009. Meghan Wind ’07, Master of Julie Barton ’02 Grech, Master of Social Work, Wayne State University, Science in Nursing, Grand Valley State May 2010. University, August 2010. Anthony Grech ’02, Master’s in educational leadership, Grand Valley Deaths State University, May 2010. Paul Hendricks ’02, Master of Arts, Marvin Bonzelaar ’45 of with honors, international relations Holland, Mich., died on Tuesday, Sept. from the social science division, 7, 2010. He was 87. University of Chicago, June 2010. He served his country in the U.S. Brian Murphy ’04, Ph.D. in Navy in World War II and the U.S. neuroscience, University of Cincinnati, Army during the Korean Conflict. Aug. 5, 2010. He worked for General Motors and Anthony Bordenkircher ’05, Master practiced medicine in Grand Rapids for of Science in marriage and family more than 50 years.

28 News From Hope College Richard Adrian DeWitt ’31 of Mutterer; and 14 grandchildren, Survivors include his wife, Carol University of Michigan Medical School Holland, Mich., died on Monday, July including Jacob Droppers ’08, Neil Folkert; his children, Cindy (Brad) from 1962 to 1975 and later professor 26, 2010. He was 96. Droppers ’10 and current Hope Haverkamp and Todd (Abbey) Folkert; of surgery and molecular physiology at He joined the U.S. Navy when he students, Joshua ’11, Jack ’12 and Nina five grandchildren; and his sister, Pennsylvania State University’s Milton was 20 and served based in San Diego, ’14 Droppers. Carole Folkert ’67 (John) Whittemore. S. Hershey Medical Center from 1975 Calif. He along with his brothers, Jack to 1994. and Ben, started a hatchery business Inez VonIns ’38 Dumville of Robert E. Franken ’60 of He was preceded in death by two which is now named Big Dutchman. Pekin, Ill., died on Saturday, Aug. 14, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, brothers, Clinton Harrison ’43 and Richard served on the Board of 2010. She was 92. died on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Paul Harrison ’42, and a step-sister, Trustees at Hope College from 1970 She retired in 1979 after 30 years He had been a professor at the Virgina Bilkert ’47 Koop. to 1976 and was later an honorary of teaching in Pekin, Ill. University of Calgary and written Survivors include his wife of 49 member. She was preceded in death by her a classic textbook on human years, Lizie Harrison; two daughters, Survivors include his wife, husband, Rev. Charles Dumville ’39, motivation. Abigail DeNormandie Harrison and Betty Ripma DeWitt; his stepson, and grandson Evan Manley. Survivors include his wife of Emily Cope Harrison; sons-in-law, Gordon Ripma and stepdaughter, Survivors include her daughters, 40 years, Helen; his children, Ryan Mark N. Lurie and James R. Boyd; two Pam Tignor; and his brother, Jack Charla (Lyle) Pfeffinger, Suzanne (Tara) and Renee (Cam); and four granddaughters, Leah Cope Harrison- (Marlies) DeWitt ‘32. Surviving from (Robert Calfee) Barchers and grandchildren. Lurie and Madaline Harrison; his sister, his marriage to Mary Lou Schueller Constance Dumville ’75 (Donna Daly) Dorothy Harrison; step-sisters, Barbara DeWitt are his stepson, Doug Schueller Mantarro; four grandchildren and Jacob Fris ’44 of Holland, Mich., Bilkert ’47 (Donald ’48) Mulder and and stepdaughter, Tracy Schueller. two step-grandchildren; and six great- died on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. He was Margaret Bilkert ’41 Lemmer; and Surviving from his first marriage of 50 grandchildren and five step-great- 88. stepbrother, Monteith Bilkert. years to Julia DeWitt are his daughters, grandchildren. He served as a captain in the U. S. Judith Anne DeWitt Appleton and Army Air Corps during World War II. John Heins ’58 of Arlington, Kathleen DeWitt Hughes; and Marilyn Zandstra ’44 Ettema He owned and operated the Fris Va., died on Wednesday, Aug. 11, daughter-in-law, Eunice DeWitt. Also of Holland, Mich., died on Monday, stores in Holland, Mich. 2010. He was 74. surviving are many grandchildren, Sept. 20, 2010. She was 88. Survivors include his wife of 65 He served in the U.S. Army including Denise DeWitt ’93 Zylman, She was preceded in death by her years, Mary; children, Victoria Fris ’68 teaching English to Spanish-speaking and many great-grandchildren. husband, the Rev. John Ettema ’43; her (Bruce ’66) Menning, J. Dale (Barbara) recruits in Puerto Rico. father, Frederick Zandstra (1912); her Fris and John (Allyson Davies ’86) Fris; He was a teacher at Annandale Jean Brondyke ’51 Droppers brother, the Rev. Theodore Zandstra 11 grandchildren, including Rebekah High School and helped start a pilot of Wyckoff, N.J., died on Tuesday, ’41; and her sister, Evelyn Frobom. Menning ’97 and Rachel Menning ’93 program to teach English as a second August 10, 2010. She was 85. Survivors include her five children, Fletter; and three great-grandchildren. language. She was an active member of James (Elaine), Dale (Elizabeth), Pamela Survivors include his wife of Hope College Women’s League. Prior (Krishna), Michael and Roger (Janelle); Eric Grabo ’69 of Daytona 42 years, Edith Heins; two children, to her retirement she was a registered seven grandchildren and two step- Beach, Fla., died on Tuesday, Aug. 3, Natalie Campbell and David Heins; a nurse. grandchildren; and niece, Barbara 2010. He was 64. brother and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Zandstra ’68 (Benjamin ’68) Nykamp. Survivors included his cousins and husband of 46 years, Neil Droppers caregivers, Tom and Marti Benz. Ralph Herron ’63 of Ballston ’52. David Folkert ’70 of Spring Lake, N.Y., died on Friday, July 9, Survivors include her children, Lake, Mich., died on Thursday, Sept. Timothy Harrison ’49 of 2010. He was 68. Kristi Droppers ’76, Kent (Alice Hayes 23, 2010. He was 62. Rumford, R.I., died on Wednesday, He was an U.S. Army reservist ’78) Droppers ’78, Kurt (Deborah He was the owner of Harbor Steel July, 21, 2010. He was 83. with the 364th General Hospital. VanHoeven ’79) Droppers ’79, Karl for the past 25 years. He served in the U.S. Navy from He was the manager of technical (Lori Visscher ’83) Droppers ’82 He was preceded in death by his 1944 to 1946. assistance for Coated Worldwide and and Kathleen Droppers ’84 (Frank) father, Floyd Folkert ’39. He was a professor of surgery at helped build a plant in Suzhou, China. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Patricia Hepp Herron; son, Craig (Gina) Herron; mother, Ruth Herron; and two grandchildren.

Bruce Hoffman ’61 of Flemington, N.J., died on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. He was 71. He served in churches in New York and New Jersey. He was also the chaplain of the Wyckoff PBA for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Hoffman ’35. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Joanne Ten Haken ’62 Hoffman; his children, Sharon Hoffman ’87 (Michael) Hansen and Lynda (Robert) Benton; his four grandchildren; and his sisters, Judith Hoffman ’64 (James) Cordia and Marilyn Hoffman ’66 (James ’65) Serum.

Elizabeth (Claire) Nieusma ’38 Houtman of Tulsa, Okla., died on Thursday, March 2, 2006. She was 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Houtman ’41, and a brother, Edwin Nieusma ’46. Survivors include her brother Dick (Ruth Slotsema ’52) Nieusma, Jr. ’52.

October 2010 29 Paul Kranendonk ’50 of Petroelje-Stolle and Greg Stolle; three Counter-Intelligence Corps during Andrew (Emily) Van Dis, Daniel Van Whiting, N.J., died on Friday, Aug. 20, grandchildren; and four brothers, World War II. He earned the Purple Dis ’05, Kenneth Bauman ’10 and 2010. He was 83. including Glenn (Marilyn) Petroelje Heart. Kevin Bauman ’14. He served in the U.S. Navy during ’52. He retired from International World War II. Center at California State University in Fred VanLente Jr. ’55 of He retired from the Community Marinus Pott ’39 of Holland, Sacramento where he was the director. Portage, Mich., died on Sunday, Aug. Reformed Church in Whiting where he Mich., died on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. He also served as an advisor to the 8, 2010. He was 77. served as associate pastor from 1989 to He was 99. California State Fair for international Survivors include his wife, Jan 1992. He retired from the Holland programs. VanLente; his children, Michael He was preceded in death by a Christian Schools following 35 years of His publications included the VanLente ’80, Timothy (Julie) brother, Roy Kranendonk, and a sister, teaching. book Anchor of Hope, a history of Hope VanLente and Laurie (Mark) Martinez; Joanne Zenke. He was preceded in death by his College published in 1954. grandchildren, Keith and Kara Survivors include his wife wife, Jean; and a daughter-in-law, He was preceded in death by Martinez and Erin and Peter VanLente; of 59 years, Catherine Sharp Mary Voorhorst ’71 Pott. his sister, Ruth Stegenga ’42 Luidens; his sister, Betty VanLente ’53 Langwig; ’51 Kranendonk; his son, Kevin Survivors include his children, and parents, Dureth Bouma (1915) and a number of nieces and nephews. Kranendonk ’82 and daughters, Karen Terry Pott, Robert Pott ’69 and Naurine Stegenga and Miner Stegenga (1915). Kranendonk ’84 Rozembersky and (Merlin) McPheron; 13 grandchildren, Survivors include his wife of 60 Wilma Rottschafer ’35 Amy (Benjamin) Bertolottti; a brother, including Jonathan Pott ’97 and Anne years, Marcia DeYoung ’48 Stegenga; VanWieren of Holland, Mich., died James Kranendonk ’60; and a sister Pott ’01; and 17 great-grandchildren. and his children, James Stegenga ’76 on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. She was Lois TenPas; and six grandchildren. and Susan Stegenga. 96. Joan VanderWerp ’58 Robach She taught in the elementary Harold F. Leestma ’39 of of Grand Rapids, Mich., died on Ella Roggen ’33 Tellman of grades for many years in the Holland Anaheim, Calif., died on Friday, July Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. She was 75. Holland, Mich., died on Monday, Aug. Public and West Ottawa school 30, 2010. He was 92. She retired from Union Bank, 2, 2010. She was 98. systems. He served with Robert Schuller where she worked in data processing She played the organ and piano She was preceded in death by her at the Garden Grove Community for many years. for many churches in the area. father, William Rottschafer (1905), and Church. After 10 years pastoring there, Survivors include her children, She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Van Wieren. he began a new church in southern Lou (Sue) Robach, Linda Robach, her husband, Earle Tellman; son-in- Survivors include her children, Orange County, Lake Hills Community Tim Robach and Tammy Robach; law, Jack Hamelink; a brother, Leon Dr. Glenn (Jacquelyn Nyboer ’67) Church. four grandchildren; and four great- Roggen ’44; a sister, Margartet Roggen VanWieren ’64, Dr. Clare (Joan He was preceded in death by his grandchildren. ’39 DePree; and her father, Rev. John TerHaar ’67) VanWieren ’66 and parents; his sister, Ethel Leestma ’33 Roggen (1907). Carrie VanWieren ’69 (Janis) Baskers; Swets; and his son, Peter Leestma. John Schripsema ’42 of Survivors include her children, 10 grandchildren, including Kuria Survivors include his wife of 68 Holland, Mich., died on Saturday, Aug. Georgia Tellman ’58 (Kenneth) Horn, VanWieren ’98, Heidi (John Byrn years, Lois Voorhorst ’39 Leestma; his 7, 2010. He was 89. Jean Tellman ’59 (Steve) Graves, Harry ’98) Van Wieren ’96, Jonathan (Staci) children, Mary Leestma ’66 (David) He served during World War II as Tellman, Nancy Tellman ’62 (Jerry) VanWieren ’94, Michael (Heidi Greve, Marlene (Peter) Leestma and a chief pharmacist’s mate in the Pacific Hamelink, Marge (Ted) Ellis and Dave VanLangevelde ’01) VanWieren David (Patti) Leestma; and his sister, Theater. (Beth) Tellman; 16 grandchildren; ’98, Rev. Gretel (Gerald Ericksen) Suzanne Leestma ’46 (Frank) Pettinga. He was preceded in death by his 36 great-grandchildren; three great- VanWieren ’93, Dustin Price ’98 grandchildren; Carrie Prince, Brian great-grandchilden; a brother, Dr. Ivan and Christopher (Carolyn Rink Harvey Lugten ’54 of Byron Prince and Justin Penfold. (Jane) Roggen ’36; and a sister, Marian ’88) VanWieren ’87; 20 great- Center, Mich., died on Tuesday, July Survivors include his wife of 62 Roggen ’40 McGilvra. grandchildren; and two sisters-in- 20, 2010. He was 88. years, Janet Schripsema; children, Judy law, Jean Van Wieren and Dorothy Harvey was a World War II (Jim) Prince, Jim (Mary) Schripsema, Paul Thompson ’50 of Rottschafer. veteran and served on the submarine Jack (Rita) Schripsema, Jill Veldhoff, Lexington, Ky., died on Thursday, USS Hake in the South Pacific. Jeff Schripsema and Jan (Tim) Osbeck; March 19, 2009. He was 81. Dolores Thomas ’50 He was the superintendant for 13 grandchildren; and 15 great- He was a medic in the U.S. Army Warnshuis of Greenville, Mich., died 20 years with Byron Center Public grandchildren. during the Korean Conflict and was on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010. She was Schools. later stationed in Panama. 82. He was preceded in death by his Donald Smeenge ’44 of He retired from University of She retired from teaching from wife, Marie Lugten. Holland, Mich., died on Tuesday, Aug. Kentucky as librarian for business and the Greenville Public Schools. Survivors include his daughters, 24, 2010. He was 87. economics. She was preceded in death by a Pat (Ron) VanHeulen, Mary (Dan) He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Survivors included his wife, Beth son, David Warnshuis; her sister, Lois; Mayhew and Ellen Lapekas; six serving during World War II. Thompson; his daughter, Marian and her brother, Don. grandchildren; and four great- In the 1970s he founded Smeenge Thompson; and grandchildren, Dustin, Survivors include her husband, grandchildren. Appraisal Service, where he worked Tarah, Autumn and Ellie. Paul Warnshuis ’50; a son, until he retired in 1992. Mark (Cindy) Warnshuis; three Word has been received of the He was preceded in death by his Robert Van Dis ’47 of grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; death of Claraetta Schaeperkoetter first wife, Effie Smeenge; a daughter, Kalamazoo, Mich., died on Thursday, and her siblings, Gordon (Jeananne ’65 Nienhuis of Grand Rapids, Mich., Lorrie De Waard; and a son, D. Richard Sept. 16, 2010. He was 87. Bondhouse ’54) Thomas ’53, Gayle who died on Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. Smeenge ’71. He served in the U.S. Army during Thomas ’53, Shirley Thomas ’55 She was 82. Survivors include his wife, Gladys World War II. (Cornelius) Hegewald, Barbara Cooper VanHuis Smeenge; his children, He was the co-owner of the family and Arthur Russell. Robert Petroelje ’69 of Grand Karen (James) Thomas, Merri business, V&A Bootery. Rapids, Mich., died on Monday, July (Michael) Oberlin and David (Debra) He received the Meritorious James Ziegler ’56 of Comstock 19, 2010. He was 62. Smeenge; daughter-in-law, Susan Service Award in 1995 and the Hope Park, Mich., died on Friday, Aug. 20, He was a board certified Zonnebelt-Smeenge; sons-in-law, for Humanity Award in 2002 from 2010. He was 75. otolaryngologist serving Grand Rapids Robert DeVries and Mark De Waard; Hope College. He taught in the Muskegon area for almost 32 years. He was teaching nine grandchildren; eight great- He was preceded in death by his for 38 years and was the recreation at both Grand Valley State University grandchildren; and one great-great- first wife, Mary Aldrich ’45 Van Dis. director for Norton Shores for 29 years. and Michigan State Medical School granddaughter. Survivors include his second wife, He was preceded in death by his (Grand Rapids campus). Kay Van Dis; his children, William daughter, Susan Wiseman. He was preceded in death by a Preston Stegenga ’47 of (Susan Anderson ’72) Van Dis, Mary Survivors included his wife, Laurel brother, Preston Petroelje ’51. Sacramento, Calif., died on Friday, Beth Van Dis ’80 (Kenneth ’79) Ziegler; sons, James Ziegler Jr. and Survivors include his wife, Laura; Sept. 17, 2010. He was 86. Bauman and step-daughter, Michele Tommy Dale (Kerri) Ziegler; and step- his children, Mark Petroelje, Elizabeth He served in the U.S. Army McLaughlin; and his four grandsons, sons, Brett and Andrew.

30 News From Hope College A Closing Look

Landscape Format Picturesque terrain is a major benefit (and challenge) of competing in cross country. During the opening meet of the season, Hope runners Emily Fischer and Taylor Mattarella seem to be passing through a French Impressionist painting. The pastoral environs—which include not only goldenrod-carpeted fields, but swan-graced ponds, shaded woods and rolling hills—are instead much nearer to campus in time and location, Hope’s home course at Ridge Point Community Church on Holland’s east side. The Flying Dutch placed first in the Saturday, Sept. 4, invitational, with Fischer and Mattarella finishing first and second respectively.

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