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A Precept and a Promise

IN THE WORDS of an old popular song, enough. Right action is the ultimate "Everybody's looking for test of our acceptance of truth. We happiness must be doers of the 1Nord. 'Round and 'round they all race, The promise follows for those And everybody's looking in a dif­ who learn, think, and do: "Then you ferent place." shall make your way prosperous, One could substitute "success" and then you will have good suc­ President Chamberlain for happiness in the song since most cess." people eagerly pursue success. Prosperity and success applies to Interestingly, the word " success" our "way." Psalm one echoes the appears just once in the King James promise about the "way of the righ­ Version of the Bible. A modern teous." Properly und1erstood, "the translation of Joshua 1:8 captures way" is all of life. It is primarily the concepts of the verse clearly and about right relationships with God simply. "Never stop reciting these and others. Happily, it sometimes teachings. You must think about includes positions of responsibility them night and day so that you will and respect accompanied by material faithfully do everything written in possessions; but these are incidental them." rather than essential elements of This precept provides a three­ success. point formula for success. Houghton College is grateful that publishers of college rankings and • Recite these teachings. It is vital guides recognize the exceptional to recognize that God's truth is quality and the excelllent prepara­ found in His Word and in His world, tion our graduates receive. On May all of which merit our mastery. 8, I had the joy of presenting diplo­ • Think about them night and mas to more than 300 graduates day. It is crucial to contemplate the who were prepared to think and act principles, implications, and rela­ as faithful followers of our Lord. In tionships of the truth we acquire. short, they were prepared to be • Do faithfully everything writ­ genuinely successful as scholar-ser­ ten in them. Possessing truth and vants, and that is the success that even thinking about it are not counts here and here.after. t CONTENTS

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VOL. 75, NO. 2 • SUMMER 2000 Houghton Milieu welcomes letters, alumni news, unsolicited manuscripts, art or photographs for possible inclu­ sion in the magazine. Send these in care of the editor to the college, or fax (716) 567-9522, or e-mail: milieu@ houghton.edu. Address changes should be sent to the Alumni Office, Houghton College, P.O. Box 128, Houghton, NY 14744-0128. Neither Houghton College nor Houghton Milieu can be responsible for unsolicited mail received by per­ sons who ask that their addresses be 10 printed in the magazine. Written per­ mission is required to reproduce Let's Simplify Success Houghton Milieu in whole or in part. A context for reflection VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT LARRY JOHNSON 13 EDITOR Living Well in Her Place LISA BENNETT PUBLICATIONS MANAGER I DESIGNER Takako (Suzuki '88) Terina, a light in the city VALERIE SMITH '85 PHOTOGRAPHER 14 CYNTHIA MACHAMER '85 COPY EDITORS It's What's Inside the Shirt RICHARD L. WING CYNTHIA MACHAMER '85 Mark '90 and Carolyn (Basham '92) Blasko team upfor success NEWS EDITOR JASON MUCHER MILESTONES EDITOR 15 BRUCE CAMPBELL '81 Acting Justly in a House of Hope COVER ILLUSTRATOR Lisa Arensen '97, helping the poor and oppressed DAVID HUTH '95

16 Houghton Milieu is the magazine of Houghton College, One Willard Avenue, Us, Me, and I Houghton, NY 14744-0128 and paid at Generational perspectives on success an additional office at Randolph, NY 14772-9998. Houghton Milieu is pub­ lished for alumni and friends of the college three times yearly: February, Departments June, and October. 2Exchange 3@Houghton 18 Lighter Side 19 Legends & Legacies 20 Milestones 27 Remembrance A 29 Grist HOUGHTONA Christian C4/ltgt of LiberalAris and Scienc,s

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Calendar Hearing from our readers-be it opinion, insight, or evaluation-has al­ ways proved valuable. We thought you would like to hear some of the ideaE MasterworksFestival Events: so Milieu is reinstating a letters to the editor column. Tell us what you're June 30 - Orchestra thinking-exchange an idea or two. Send letters in care of the editor to the July 1 - Orchestra July 2 - Faculty Recital college, or fax (716) 567-9522, or e-mail: [email protected]. July 7 - Orchestra July 8 - Dance Ensemble Dear Milieu, Dear Milieu, July 8 - Orchestra July 9 - Faculty Recital I'm writing in response to "Liberal It's not an exaggeration to admit tha July 14- Orchestra Arts: Good Gear for the Climb," and I eagerly anticipate each issue of the Mi July 15 - Orchestra particularly in response to the mes­ lieu as I try to keep a breast of the rnyria, July 16 - Faculty Recital sages about success and education, the and exciting changes that continue t, July 21 - Orchestra article appears to send. In short, we are take place on campus. July 22 -Theatre Troupe led to believe that Houghton's version Milieu has become a fine alumn July 22 - Orchestra of a liberal arts education will make magazine with a great look ... but June25 -30 us successful as mainstream America would love to see more covers that fea Girls' Basketball Camp defines success. Our coUege education is ture the campus. To me, that is mud Family Equestrian Camp validated chiefly in more meaningfu June30 - July1 terms of what it can than an abstract!· Basketball Specialty Camp do for our own indi­ thematic cover, an, July2-7 vidual careers. from my recent ex Boys' Basketball Camp As a student at perience at an alurnn Co-Ed Equestrian Camp Houghton, I was chapter meeting, July 6 - 7 taught to believe that am guessing that Golden Agers education was of in­ am not alone. (At thi Reunion classes 1935, 1940, & 1945 trinsic, and not luncheon, alumni at July 7 -9 merely instrumen­ tendees Ii tera 11 · Summer Alumni Weekend tal, worth. I was pored over srnal Reunion classes 1950, 1955, 1960, taught to believe that photo albums tha & 1965 education had more featured snaphor July 9 -14 to do with equipping size photos of cam Volleyball Camp for service than with pus improvement� Girls' Equestrian Camp acquiring skills for Winter2000 all the while askin, July 10 -14 "moving more questions about fa Summer Art Week quickly up the career ladder." I was cilities that were not represented.) July 16 -21 taught to believe that a Christian liberal A new view across the quad, or spec Girls' Equestrian Camp arts education had something to do with tacular foliage along the ropes cours, July23 -28 thinking about which ladders were trails, or students eating in the redeco Boys' and Girls' Soccer Camp I worth climbing in the first place. rated dining hall would be appeaUng t• Girls' Equestrian Camp As a Christian, as a citizen, and as a alumni who like to remember hov July 23 -29 professional educator, I'm deeply ap­ Houghton was when they were ther� Piano Camp preciative of the vision for education I Why not re-introduce the campus t, July30 - August 4 received at Houghton. I hope that the those of us who have not been there fo Boys' and Girls' Soccer Camp II Milieu will remain faithful in perpetuat­ a while? Girls' Equestrian Camp ing that vision for corninggenerations of August4-6 students and the larger Houghton com­ Carol Allston-Stiles '83 Summer Alumni Weekend munity. Newark, Delaware Reunion classes 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, & 1995 Andrew Mullen '82 August11 -12 Machias, Maine Health Care Symposium

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Historic GiftHas a Sw-eet Business administration profes­ sor JeffMoore and adjunct inter­ Sound cultural programs professor David Pollock '63 are developing "TransitionConsultants Interna­ Tm, ENTIRE HOUGHTON community had dergraduate program will now benefit tional," an international consult­ cause to celebrate in March when Presi­ the graduate program," said Academic ing firm.The company will offer dent Chamberlain announced that the Dean Ronald Oakerson, who adds that seminars in transition, effective college had just received the largest gift the program will enroll 15-20 students management, and cross-cultural in Houghton's 117-year history. Perhaps in 30-32 hours of coursework. The pro­ organization, and relocation to most excited was the music faculty when gram_:.expected to admit its first stu­ help organizations adjust to an­ they learned that the $15-million gift dents in four years-will offer concen­ other culture. Wycliffe Bible would be used to establish a master of trations in music education, perfor­ Translators has asked Prof. music degree program. mance, accompanying, and conducting. Moore to consult its regional "To get such generous support from The gift will fund the addition of three management seminars over the someone is a strong compliment and en­ new music faculty members and a posi­ next two years. He will be speak­ dorsement of the college and its music tion in the humanities, graduate and un­ ing in Cameroon in June and in program," said President Chamberlain. dergraduate scholarships and fellow­ Kenya in July. "It says Houghton College is worthy of ships, and upgrades to the college's mu­ that kind of investment." sic library,instrument collection, and in­ Roger Rozendal, associate pro­ The establishment of the master of structional technology. Funds are also fessor of communication, deliv­ music degree-pending state approval­ earmarked for a national marketing ef­ ered the address at the fall1999 will be the first graduate program at fort and faculty development. P. A.C.E. Commencement. His Houghton and will place the college in a The gift is one of the largest given to speech was entitled, "TheExecu­ unique position among schools in west­ an institution in upstate New York and tion of Mike the Horse and Other ern New York and among the college's is also one of the largest gifts given in Short Stories OR Lessons in Man­ agement I Learnedas a Child."

Spanish professor Kathleen O'Connor revised and updated "To get such generous support is a strong the Random House Latin Ameri­ can Dictionary. She is listed as compliment and endorsement of the college editor on the title page. Also, for the second summer, Prof. and its music program ... It says Houghton O'Connor will teach a refresher course in Spanish that she de­ College is worthy of that kind of investment." signed for the U.S. Army Civil Af­ fairs Office at Ft. Monmouth, N.J.

Molly Sivewright, chairwoman of the British Horse Society's Fel­ sister institutions in the Council of the United States in recent years to sup­ lows, author, equestrian instruc­ Christian Colleges and Universities port education in the field of music. It tor, trainer.judge, and rider of of­ (CCCU). Just five schools in western will be paid out over five years and will ficial standing at national and in­ New York and five of the 95 in the CCCU essentially double the coUege's endow­ ternational levels, was the guest offer graduate music programs. ment. It is the third major gift commit­ instructor at the college Eques­ The master's program would be dis­ ment the college has received in the past trian Center's dressage clinic this tinctive in that one-third of the student's six months. Commitments of $1 million spring. Jo-Anne Young '69, in­ curriculum would be devoted to studies and $2 million last fall are being invested structor of horsemanship, will that integrate music with Christian faith in unrestricted endowment. visit Ms. Sivewright duringher and the humanities to create a more ho­ listically trained musician. "The liberal arts context that has benefited the un- CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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tripto England after leading sev­ eral riding camps this summer. Program.Brings Successful Each semester, Spanish profes­ sor Horacio Hernandez brings Alum.niBack to Cam.pus groups of Spanish students to a Hispanic church in Rochester.The No, IT'S NOT A REUNION, but Houghton in chemistry classes for two days and students attend Sunday school and alumni are returning to campus. These then was joined by classmates and fel­ the worship service, then eat lunch visits, part of the newly created Profes­ low businessmen Joseph Ford '71 and with members of the church. In sionals in Residence program, are de­ John Fiess '71 to speak at the annual February,the pastor and a member signed to introduce current students to Business Club dinner and with students of the church, Mr. MatthewHess Christian professionals who are thriving in business classes for the remainder of '87, visited Houghton to speak in in their careers. the week. Among the topics discussed in classes and host a colloquium. "It's a natural outgrowth of the classes were how to improve quality and alumni lecture series," said Alumni Re­ productivity in the workplace, issues re­ Mike Lastoria, director of lations Director Bruce Campbell '81. lated to mixing leadership with friendship counseling services, was the fea­ "Whereas the alumni lecture series on the job, challenges of starting new busi­ tured speaker at Taylor Univer­ brings academics to campus, the Profes­ nesses, motivation, and the integration of sity for Relationship Enrichment sionals in Residence program is more Christian faith in the workplace. Week in March. His lectures practical in nature. Our alumni speak Though he's technically not an alum, were "The Confusion about Fu­ his wife and employee, Jen­ sion," "How Far is too Far?," "Just nifer Wagner '90, is. Bryan Friends?,""Forgive, But Don't Clark, founder and presi­ Forget," and "Christian Civility in dent of Silver Bullet Tech­ Our Road-rage Culture." nology, a small computer software and consulting English professor Daniel firm, had much to share Woolsey '77 accompanied nine with business and computer English and writing students to science classes. How he Calvin College for a Faith and started his business and his Writing conference in March. The company's work in soft­ conference offered seminars in ware development with the fiction, non-fiction,and poetry. banking industry were a Houghton's Poet-in-Residence couple of the pertinent top­ and English professor John Leax ics he covered. '66 was amoung the featured Four faces of successful alumni (from left}: Tara Science was in the spot­ speakers. (Smalley '98) and Nathan Reimer '89 and Bryan light as Mark Moyer '84, and Jennifer (Wagner '90) Clark and son. international director of In December, four members of Drug Regulatory Affairs, the art faculty exhibited works Oncology, for Sanofi Phar­ of various media at Hough ton's about preparing for work in whatever maceuticals, made a visit. Mr. Moyer is Ortlip Art Gallery. Prof. Gary career they are in. They speak about responsible for overseeing research and Baxter featured marginally func­ business ethics, career opportunities, development of drugs used to treat can­ tional ceramics fired in a wood­ what it takes to be successful." cer as well as potential side effects. He burning kiln. Prof. Scot Bennett's Mr. Campbell said they'd like to bring spoke to a science class about careers in pieces included drawings and in four alumni each semester, in a vari­ the pharmaceutical industry and offered assemblages of various fixed ety of majors. Here's a look at who was a public evening lecture outlining the media processes. Prof. Ted on campus this spring: process of drug development from con­ Murphy exhibited portrait oil Larry Reynolds '71, a healthcare and ception to research, testing, FDA ap­ paintings. Prof. John Rhett's pharmaceutical industries expert, is vice proval and marketing. He also spoke to works were landscape oil paint­ president of marketing and sales for an ethics class. ings. In March and April, Prof. LifePoint, Inc., a developer of rapid, non­ invasive testing products using saliva in­ CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 stead of blood. At Houghton he lectured

HOUGHTON MILIEU Summer 2000 t------® HOUGHTON Bennett also exhibited at the Justice:A Canandaigua Wesleyan Church in a show titled, "Everyday Epipha­ nies." His exhibit was the inaugu­ RenevVed ral attempt for artists to show and discuss their work with the Mission congregation. GARY HAUGEN, president of International Carl Schultz '53, professor of Justice Mission and author of "Good Old Testament, was awarded a News About Injustice," spoke at the Templeton Foundation prize for Chamberlain Lecture· Series in March. his paper, "What are Human Be­ His topics included "Justice and Global ings?" The paper, which was en­ Witness: The Unfamiliar Passions of tered into the "Expanding God," "Rescue and Relief: Using Our Humanity's Vision of God" pro­ Unique Gifts and Abilities to Help Vic­ gram, was delivered in chapel tims," and "Personal Journey: How and Author Gary Haugen last October. Why Seeking Justice Became Urgent." A former employee of the U.S. De­ Prior to this, Mr. Haugen worked for the School of Music Director partment of Justice to the United Lawyer's Committee for Human Rights, George Boespflug had a busy Nation's Center for Human Rights, Mr. where he investigated human rights spring serving as adjudicator for Haugen led the United Nation's geno­ abuses by the military and police in the the Rochester area "Gold Cup" pi­ cide investigation in Rwanda. He person­ Philippines. Out of his analysis, he ano competition, and as judge for ally directed and conducted field investi­ authored a book titled "Impunity: Human the Middle New York State gations at former battle sites. Rights Prosecutions in the Philippines." Teacher's Association piano com­ petition. He also presented a masterclass for the WesternNew York Piano Teacher's Forum, and WhatKind of Music is performed Prokofiev's 3rd Piano Concerto with the Rochester Phil­ harmonic Orchestra at Hough­ Jesus Composing? ton's final Artist Series concert.

Ttt1s WAS THE question posed by music tian composer may be informed by what Business professor Richard professor Mark Hijleh at the fourth an­ Christ might say and do about music Halberg '71 spent two weeks of nual Integrative Studies Lecture held composition. Although we don't know if his sabbatical working at the this spring. Jesus composed any music, Prof. Hijleh Wesleyan Academy in Puerto On the basis of theologian Dallas argues we do know that all good music Rico in January. He completed an Willard's assertion that "Jesus is the best has its source in Him. operational audit, conducted a (fill in the blank) who ever lived," Prof. After his lecture, there were two for­ personal financial seminar for Hijleh argued that the work of a Chris- mal responses given by senior art and staff, and assisted with adminis­ humanities major Kristine Hess and trative planning. Rich Eckley, assistant professor of Christian ministries. Ms. Hess pro­ This past year was full of hon - vided the important perspective of a vi­ ors forsociology professor Jayne sual artist and related Prof. Hijleh's re­ Maugans. She was inducted into marks to that discipline (see Grist, page the Oxford Scholars Society, was 29, for her abbreviated essay). Prof. accepted into and completed the Eckley affirmed most of Prof. Hijleh's re­ National Associationof Women in marks but encouraged equal focus on the Higher Education'sLeadership In­ Holy Spirit as a creative force. stitute,and was accepted into the BrynMawr HERS Leadership In­ From left: Prof Eckley, Ms. Hess, stitute, which she will attend Prof Hijleh this summer.

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IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING student teachers, Houghton College has re­ Erin Bennett '00, an art major mained involved with local schools in a from Honeoye Falls, N.Y., will variety of ways, including the Read continue her education beyond Aloud program, Math Day, Division Houghton, affirmed by the re­ Day, and a pen pals program. ceipt of a prestigious Depart­ ment of Education Jacob Javits Here's a look at some of the recent Fellowship. ways Houghton has partnered with area The Javits Fellowship Program schools: "I know the answer!" Fillmore third provides financial assistance to graders seek first place in Page Turners students of superior ability, as A journey Through Time competition. demonstrated by their achieve­ Fifty-five fourth-graders participated ments and exceptional promise, in "A Journey Through Time," a pro­ to undertake study at the doc­ gram designed by education majors in spent the fall reading a selection of toral and master of finearts lev­ the Teaching Elementary Social Studies books, meeting after school for discus­ els in selected fields of the arts, and Language Arts class. The program al­ sion, and creating questions pertaining humanities, and social sciences. lowed the young students to review and to the characters, settings, and plots. The The fellowship will cover Ms. extend their knowledge and understand­ program culminated in a question-and­ Bennett's tuition and fees and ing of social studies, while providing an answer competition in the Center for the provide a yearly stipend when opportunity for Houghton students to Arts Recital Hall. "It's great for the col­ she begins work on an MFA in gain practical teaching experience. lege. We are partnering with schools so illustration at Savannah College The elementary students were divided our students can gain practical experi­ of Art and Design this fall. into small groups and rotated around ac­ ence as classroom facilitators," said edu­ tivity centers, each directed by Houghton cation professor Susan (Gurney '84) students. "Our students were able to ap­ Martin. ply theories learned in class and to teach multiple times as the children moved Training for Parent Involvement from station to station," said Houghton Parents from three area school dis­ professor Daniel Woolsey '77. tricts completed the four-week Training for Parent Involvement Program. Con­ Special Olympics ducted by Houghton professors Connie More than three hundred kids from Finney '78, Dan Woolsey '77, and Susan five area schools tested their skills at the (Gurney '84) Martin, the program Allegany County Special Olympics in teaches skills necessary for parents to April. According to recreation professor serve as volunteers in the elementary Thomas Kettelkamp, Houghton has been classroom. The program, which began hosting this event for over 25 years. four years ago, includes classes on choos­ Nearly 120 volunteers from the college, ing appropriate books, creative learning, Houghton Academy, and Fillmore Cen­ technology and young children, and tral School helped run the Olympics, in­ hands-on math. cluding track and field events, Frisbee throw, horse rides, and canoe races. Physics Research A prestigious fellowship for Weather and microclimate research graduate work in art awaits Ms. Page Turners conducted jointly by Houghton students Bennett. Though there wasn't a million dollars and third-grade students at Fillmore at stake like TV game shows, the Page Central School was presented profes­ Turners competition provided an excit­ sionally by Mark Biermann, associate ing outlet for third- and fourth-graders professor of physics,at the annual meet­ to test their knowledge of literature. ing of the Rochester Academy of Science. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Twenty Fillmore Central students

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LEADERSHIP rs A COMMON "buzz" word workplace." The goal is for students to often heard on college campuses. While experience leadership through interac­ it has become increasingly popular to tive workshops with experienced educa­ talk about how to train students to be tors, consultants, and administrators. leaders, Houghton has taken the initia­ They received insight into the challenges tive to put leadership philosophies into and trials of leadership, and participation practice. in experiential leadership initiatives on For a second year, the Office of Stu­ Houghton's low and high wilderness ad­ dent Programs hosted its own national venture ropes course gave feet to theory. leadership conference, IMPACT 2000, Dr. Joanne Lyon, executive director Salutatorian Laura Kolb welcoming close to 70 students from and founder of World Hope Interna­ Alfred University, Indiana Wesleyan tional, Inc., keynoted the conference. University, John Brown University (Ark.), Terra State Community College Laura Kolb, salutatorian of (Ohio), and Houghton. the class of 2000, has also re­ Matthew Webb, director of student . ceived financial assistance that programs, explains. "Our reason for ..!� .. ., will allow her to further her ' ..C •.I · holding the conference is because devel­ . !,_,,,_./ ,- study at graduate school in the oping and honing the leadership skills of . ... fall. The Williamsport, Penn., our students is vital as we prepare them native has received a three-year to leave our campuses and go into the National Defense, Science, and Engineering Graduate Fellow­ ship that will cover her pursuit of a doctorate in physics at the University of Illinois, Urbana­ RhinosCharge Into Champaign.

Seniors Jill Meyer of South­ Houghton borough, Mass., and Sarah Hanson of South Paris, Maine, PROFESSIONAL SOCCER made its first ap­ Stars at Burke Field in April. were selected to perform in the pearance at Houghton when the Roch­ The Rhinos, champions of the U.S. Music Educators National Con­ ester Raging Rhinos took on the Cana­ Open Cup and runners-up in the A­ ference National Collegiate dian Professional Soccer League All League in 1999, got a 2-1 win on the his­ Choir during a concert on toric night before some 800 specta­ March 11 in Washington, D.C. tors. The event featured contests Ms. Meyer and Ms. Hanson, and prizes and helped raise money both music education majors, for the Allegany County United were among 60 other college Way. students from around the coun­ Before the game, several Rhinos' try who were selected based on players joined Houghton players submitted audition tapes. Their and coaches to conduct a soccer award was an all-expense-paid clinic for about 100 kids from the trip to attend and participate in Southern Tier. the convention March 8-11, which concluded with the choir concert. In addition to perform­ Rochester Rhino Lenin ing, they attended workshops, Steenkamp gives a few point­ music sessions, and confer­ ers to future soccer stars at a ences for music educators. clinic at Houghton in April.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT and work crews have will bring a major facelift to the front of been a common sight at Houghton over the library, making the main entrance the past few years. Renovations to the more dramatic, as grading is being raised Willard J. Houghton Memorial Library so the entrance is on level with the are the latest in a list of projects intended building's main floor. Representing a The pastor of the year, Rev. Rick to increase services slight departure Kavanaugh (right), poses with his to students while from original wife. improving the look plans, the front of campus facilities. will be all glass, A three-floor and Gary Baxter's Pastor of the Year addition to the ceramic artwork, Practices God's rear of the library The River of Faith, is receiving finish­ which is above the Presence ing touches as current main The Rev. Rick Kavanaugh, se­ spring semester doors, will be re­ nior pastor of Presque Isle winds down. This designed to fit the Wesleyan Church in Presque Isle, structure will pro­ new entrance. Maine, is the recipient of the vide space for the A new circula­ 2000 Claude A. Ries Pastor of the college archives, tion desk is being Year Award. Pastoring since offices, book stacks, designed, and the 1986, he serves on the board of and study areas. building will be trustees at Bethany Bible College The summer re-carpeted. in Sussex, New Brunswick, The new three-story addition will Canada, and on the District provide space for archives, offices, Board of Ministerial Develop­ book stacks, and study areas. ment. Prior to ordination, he at­ tended United Wesleyan and Asbury colleges. "The Lord is teaching me how Students Relax to practice His presence," said Rev. Kavanaugh. "The Lord has THE COUNSELING CENTER promoted prospered the work here. It's His stress-reducing methods during its response to the prayers of the semi-annual Stress Fair. people." The April afternoon featured nine The Claude A. Ries Pastor of stations in the campus center where the Year Award was established students could enjoy various stress and first presented in 1968 in relievers, including manicures, aroma honor of Dr. Claude A. Ries, therapy, massages, Play-Doh sculp­ former student, teacher, and ad­ ture, and stress balls. The campus ministrator at Houghton College. bookstore displayed books dealing with relaxation and stress relief, and volunteers from the health center took blood pressure readings. Special features were free cookies and coffee donated by Starbucks, and Oliver Gingrich '00 relaxes as he builds a the poetry readings, singing, dancing stress ball. and skits provided by students and faculty.

HOUGHTON MILIEU Summer 2000 1------@ HOU G ffT 0 Conunencem.entExercises Recognize 305 Scholar-Servants

"You ARE NOT on the threshold. You During Sunday's baccalaureate ser­ have been in a process all of your lives­ vice, the Rev. Dr. David Holdren, senior the process of growing and maturing," pastor of The Cypress Wesleyan Church said the Rev. Dr. David Pollock '63, dur­ in Columbus, Ohio, encouraged gradu­ ing his commencement address at ates to fight the good fight, Hough ton's graduation exercises in May. finish the race, and keep the "As we address that process, there are faith. two questions to ask: Where am I going? Rev. Dr. Holdren is a And how am I going to get there? I en­ graduate of Owosso Col­ courage you to put into operation the lege. He received a master 'how to get there,' because getting of divinity degree from there's half the fun." Rev. Dr. Pollock Asbury Theological Semi­ challenged the 267 graduates to have a nary and a master's degree faith that's fit to live by, a self that's fit to in counseling psychology live with, and a cause that's fit to live for. and social psychology from As executive director of Interaction, Ball State University. An Inc., Rev. Pollock has conducted pre-ex­ honorary doctor of divinity_ perience and re-entry programs for degree was conferred on adults and young people in overseas as­ Rev. Dr.Holdren during the signments and has also implemented commencement exercises. programs to develop the potential of Separate commencement young people for international service.A exercises were held on Sat­ former missionary to Kenya, Rev. Dr. urday for the 38 graduates Pollock has authored more than a half­ of Hough ton's Program for dozen books on the care of third-culture Accelerating College Edu­ children. An honorary doctor of peda­ cation. Houghton business gogy degree was conferred upon him professor Jeff Moore deliv­ during the commencement exercises. ered the address. The service also honored the first two Top, from left: Liz students to receive associate's degrees (Sheldon) Zim­ through Houghton's Pastoral and merman, Jesse Church Ministries Program in Buffalo. Zimmerman (valedictorian) Right: a congratu­ latory hug ...

"You are not on the threshold. You have been in a process all of your lives-the process of grow­ ing and maturing."

Commencement VIPs (from left): Rev. Dr. Pollock, Presi­ dent Chamberlain, and Rev. Dr. Holdren

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HOUGHTON MILIEU Summer 2000 by Don Osgood '52 ]

DECIDED SOME time ago if I could make life simple, I'd have a fighting chance toI be successful. I stumbled on the idea that success and simplicity go together and have come to believe there are three cous­ ins in the success family-simplicity, leadership, and relationship. They work in our three life tracks-marriage and family life, career life, and personal life. And there is a silent engineer who is part of all three.

SIMPLICITY AND SUCCESS ter, accepting the gift of simple success, knowing that people I've been making my living helping people become more are experts at making simple things complex. Like marriage. successful. You could say I'm an expert at simple success. Dur­ But God is the expert of making complex things simple, espe­ ing 30 years at IBM I created and presented management train­ cially marriage. ing programs at headquarters for the company's 40,000 man­ I've hardly mentioned a fourth element of success, because agers. When I started my own company and wrote a few books, it's not a life track. It's a spiritual presence, which for me per­ [ learned something quite simple: achievement involves devel­ meates all successful achievements and relationships. When oping an attitude of success and finding balance between the we blow the smoke away from the mystique of success we find three tracks of life. a spiritual force at work. We are co-creators with the Creator A word about balanced family relationships. [ have one w1fe of Life, by His grace. Creativ:ityin us comes from relationship and four sons. That's simpler than having four wives and one more than from achievement or things. Our success at being son-a lot sjmpler! That's success for me. And our four sons creative is woven into the fiber of personal growth, knit from have become successful by their definitions, not mine. for me, the material of our three life tracks-family life, career life that's success, too. Theyknow what they want, what they need, and personal life. Our spiritual identity permeates all three and they seem to lmow the difference. areas, and all of this is a highly individual matter. That's My wife Joan is successful, having responded to a message why success and leadership look different in different deep inside after l left lBM. She was walking with her friend people and in different circumstances. But success comes who asked, ''Now that Don is starting his. new business and from underlying principles that can be defined and used the boys are grown, what do you want to do with the rest of individually and creatively. It comes from a simple, fruitful your life?" That night she told me, "I'd like to check out some idea-from a fruitful moment of deciding what success will divinity schools." (To me seminary seemed more realistic than be for you. finding a school that would make her divine.) But she got an interview at Yale Unjversity's Divinity School and announced LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS when she ren1rned, "I'd like to enroll.'' From that simple step 1 started a leadership program for JBM that I feared would Joan changed from home-maker to associate pastor of our be so simple it wouldn't be approved if I ran it through the church. Now l've got to listen to her, and that's success for normal corporate process. 1 was a manager of management both of us. Then, after being a minister for a while, she an­ training for JBM's major marketing division at the time, but nounced, ''You know, after seeing what other marriages are part of my job was to run career programs for the division. I like, our marriage isn't so bad after all!" We burst into laugh- called a few districts across the country and said, "I think I've - HoucuroN M1t1w Summer 2000 got a solution for our division's need for revitalization. lf you He said,"] want you to pray with me, Don, that 1 die quickly." will send me just one person from your district, from any It had been his long-stated policy to leave earth simply and branch office you choose, 1'11 run what I think will be a bell­ now he was putting hjs policy i1.1to action after 50 years of ringer program." Wesleyan church ministry and 86 years of living. l didn'dmow It was such a simple idea, but the program ran for nine years then that God was preparing Joan and me for another experi­ -long after l was promoted to two more jobs in corporate ence for which l needed all the preparation 1 could get. What is headquarters. You can make almost anything simpler, cer­ important? - Who is important? - What am f called to do tainly leadership, if you start by assuming it really is about it? simple. An attitude of success assumes everything is sim­ Within one month after my father died our son Jeff, a '79 pler than it appears. graduate of Houghton College, died-of the same cancer. We all For me the key to successful leadership is to ask three simple learned together, Jeff and Joan and 1, along w.ith his three broth­ questions in an honest problem-solving way. They are: "What ers and his wife, Lindy. We learned that there are things much is important? Who is important? and What am I going to do more important than success from our narrow view. The con­ about it?" In situations that seem to plod along toward confu­ cept of success is as wide and deep as the Kingdom of God. sion, we can stop short and ask, "What is important?". And we J learned that there are few places like Houghton Col­ can get feedback from others. Suddenly, we are leading! lege that can change the world fur a young student-son or The second question, "Who is important?" becomes more student-daughter. 1 learned that Houghton College is one important a ques- of the enduring tion. Without ask­ places that present ing this, you might a view of life over overlook the im­ the horizon, pact your action "Houghton points the way to balanced teaching others to has on others. The success in life, how to be a servant-leader, do the same. As third question, few colleges do, "What am I going Houghton points to do about it?" is how to discern what is important ... " the way to bal- where permanent anced success in leadership is born. We, how to be a When we move from saying, "Why doesn't somebody do servant-leader, how to discern what is important in the something about this?" to "What can I do about this?'' we Kingdom of God on earth. We can have a unique success arrive at personal leadership. There is no other kind. relationship in this Kingdom in a simple and enduring way When l started using the three leadership questions I by helping Houghton in its strategic leadership ministry. began to learn something about a hidden leadership au­ Jn the final view, we are to learn in our 80 to 100 years, hur­ thority, the understanding that complexity produces confu­ tling along the tracks of life on this beautiful Earth at break­ sion, a quality that is all too human a trait. So I ex--peri­ neck speed, that success is gained in not simply trying harder, as mented with having leadership students do something dis­ our culture teaches, but in yielding more to the Author of our armingly simple-serve each other dinner on the last night faith. ln this way alone we shall succeed, for true success is in of the course. lt was an instant success. [t's what Jesus did Him, the true Engineer who created the tracks we follow, the with immeasurable mastery. Putting the simple wisdom of train we live on, and the relationship we live in. We can ride God into success-learning makes sense. through life with The Engineer in charge. This is simple and Similarly the Houghton College scholar-servant approach profound success, of an order never excelled on Earth. not only adds to its first-rate liberal arts curriculum; it embod­ ies the idea that scholar-servants will become servant-leaders. It's a developmental idea that can change a nation, and This article is an excerpt fromDon Osgood's book in Houghton College is quietly, steadily, profoundly working on progress, "This is Success: Balanced Success in an Unbal� that, with success. Think about the Houghton graduates you anced World." The author of nine books that are familiar to know and what they have created with their lives. many Houghton graduates and friends, Mr. Osgood's new venture, "HitchHik.er Books," will bring books that make an RELATIONSHIPS AND SUCCESS impact on the lives of readers, including new releases and Success comes primarily from relationships, from believing new editions of his best-received books of the past: "Lis­ in something outside ourselves. And there is no relationship tening for God's Silent Language" and "Fatherbond," two without risk. That is dear in holy matrimony and in enduring books that reveal the depth of family relationships possible friendships that draw us to new levels of growth. Relation­ after loss, and "Pressure Points-a Spiritual Path to Con­ ships are more important than achievements. quer Stress." When my father died of cancer l learned to accept it be­ cause he had invited me into a new relationship with him.

Hour.11TON M11.1EU Summer 2000 Takako (Suzuki '88) Terina lives life to the fullest in New York.

By Cynthia Machamer '85

CONTEMPORARY AUTHOR David Orr in his article "What is Education for?" asserts, "The world needs people who live well in their places. It needs people of moral courage willing to make the world habit­ able and humane."

Takako (Suzuki '88) Terino is one of those people. byterian Church of U.S.A., Ms. Terino leads an adult Bible With a background in immigration law and translation, Ms. study in her church and has taught toddler Sunday school. Her Terino was sought by headhunters to fill the position of assis­ faith in a just God is the compass that guides her service as a tant treasurer at the Tokai Bank, Ltd. in New York City two wife, mother, :an executive, and a person of social action on be­ years ago. Recently promoted to assistant vice president and half of clergy. communications coordinator, she possesses a Park Avenue of­ A humanitiies and German major at Houghton, Ms. Terino ..I fice, a handsome salary, four weeks' paid vacation a year. In cites the inflwences of excellent professors like retired German popular Japanese newspapers and fashion magazines for work­ professor Bob Cummings and former philosophy professor Brian ing women, articles and large photos proudly display a native Sayers. Active in international student association, the young living the good life in America. Takako embraced what she calls "my American home. Houghton What is success to Ms. Terina? "Success means living life to College gave me a sense of belonging, of community." its fullest and I believe that can only be realized when one Today, at the Tokai Bank in New York City, Takako Terino serves. It's using what you have accumulated in terms of expe­ uses her skills. in language and her understanding of the Japa­ riences to benefit others. For me, the key to success is knowing nese culture w promote industry and generate the support of whom you are ultimately serving, beyond your boss, your American inv,estors. In a male-dominated corporate world, Ms. company, even your family." An active member of the Pres- Terino "lives well in her place." -- HOUGHTON MILIEU Summer 2000 By Bruce Campbell '81 Mark Blasko '90 with his wife, Carolyn (Basham '92), striving for the things of eternalvalue.

THE T-SHIRT DRAWER in your dresser may be the most difficult one to close. After all, you were on the church ball team and you still have that camp shirt you got when you were a kid. Don't forget the shirt from your alma mater or that family vacation.

When Mark '90 and Carolyn (Basham '92) Blasko think of wise, I consider the people I work with not in the box of stu­ t-shirts,it probably means two different things. dents or colleagues, but as real people. It causes us to invest in From sideline to full-time business, that's the path that he their lives and think of things of eternal value." and his Concord,N.H. , screenprinting business, Shirtmasters, Much of their efforts are channeled through First Baptist have traveled over the past several years. What started as Church of Concord. Mrs. Blasko is involved in music and hos­ BlaskOriginals during his college days, has now grown to a pjtality and is currently part of a pastoral search team.Mr. company that employs five people, occupies a new state-of­ Blasko serves as deacon of finance and has a special commit­ the-art facility, and will soon top the $1-million level in an­ ment to men's ministry; he leads a weekJy men's group and nual sales. Mr.Blasko's growing customer list includes schools, coordinates softball and hockey programs. "I am compelled to churches, colleges, businesses, sports teams, wholesalers, and help men join accountability groups to help keep them doing camps throughout the U.S.That's a lot of shirts and a different things God's way and not making poor decisions that mess up direction than the skiing-related business he had dreamed of their lives," he relates. His work situation offers an unusual starting when at Houghton.Concurrently Mrs. Blasko has be­ degree of flexibility and using the time wisely is key; planning come a classroom veteran,respected teacher,reading specialist, his men's ministries, helping those in need, and establishing and team member at her school. Her theory on success in el­ friendships through recreational activity.All this time and re­ ementary education has been to do one thing especially well. source devoted to ministry hasn't hurt Shirtmasters. Indeed, Balance sheets and student standardized test scores suggest the business continues to thrive. "The more I give away to the that the Blaskos are a successful couple. While being good at work of the lord," he says, "the more God seems to bless what they do matters to them, they do not base their sense of Shirtmasters." personal success on these things.Rather, they stress the impor­ So,while many of their peers seem to adhere to an external, tance of a healthy marriage and possess a strong, shared sense secular standard of success, the Blaskos are focused elsewhere. that they must use their time,talents, energy, and resources in "Our generation defines success in material goods owned," ways that please God and have a positive impact on others. Mark suggests, "rather than having an intact, loving family On a professional level, this informs their interactions with and a good work ethic.This isn't right,but it's true ... I know students and customers as well as relationships with co-work­ plenty of rich people who are not content. They never will be ers. ''Mark tries to recognize that his employees are not just until they know Christ and realize that the only things that artists and printers, but real people," Mrs.Blasko notes."Like- matter are things that have eternal value."

HOUGHTON MILIEU Summer 2� By Amy Durkee-Pollock '87 What does the future hold for Cambodian children? A KN WAS :15 WHEN she fled her step­ sister's brothel to come to House of Hope. Badly scarred both physically and emo­ tionally from years of abuse, she was unable to manage so much as standing and saying her name in a group counseling session. When urged to participate, she would fall to the floor in a heap, hiding her face, sobbing. After House of Hope, a ministry to prostitutes run by the mission weeks of counseling and encouraging, Ahn was able to stand InnerChange. There, Ms.Arensen taught English to the ministry's and give her name in a group. Lisa Arensen '97 considers this a staff members, empowering them to communicate with foreign success story. donors and to network with other agencies. She also had the privi­ Ms. Arensen doesn't look successful by the definition of lege of being a part of the House of Hope community. mainstream culture. She's often dressed in ethnic garb-bits Child prostitution is a desperate situation in Cambodia. Girls of Africa, India, Cambodia, and other places. it seems that each are often sold or tricked into sexual slavery at a very young age. article of clothing tells of a place or a person she's loved. Ms. Since a Cambodian woman's perceived economic value is inex­ Arensen's brand of success has little to do with the acquisition tricably tied to her purity, it's almost impossible for a prostitute of wealth or prestige. Although considered a campus leader by to see herself as capable of changing her lifestyle and equa!Jy as many while at Houghton, she's now content to strive for suc­ unlikely that her community will accept her if she does. cess behind the scenes. "Girls enter House of Hope because they want a better life, "Success for me can be measured in terms of how well my but they have experienced so much trauma and there is such a life lives up to Micah 6:8," says Ms. Arensen. "And it's impor­ strong stigma against prostitution that it's a pretty challeng­ tant that loving mercy, acting justly, and walking with God are ing goal." In her year in Cambodia, Ms. Arensen saw positive in balance. It's not enough to focus purely on my personal re­ changes in national churches. Churches that had offered little lationship with God. While that personal relationship is im­ forgiveness to reformed prostitutes are now allowing girls into portant, I also need to be involved in the lives of the poor and the fold and Christians are beginning to see their role in re­ oppressed." demption. She watched girls make vast improvement in read­ While Ms. Arensen relished the academic environment, she ing and math and learn marketable skills. She saw young knew she needed something more upon graduation. She'd come to women starting to see themselves as worthwhile. And through see her connection to the marginalized, to understand that "the it all, she experienced the frustration and joy of supporting the poor aren't other than me. We all have needs and gifts just as they staff members who made all th.ispossible. do." She developed her theoretical framework at Houghton, but Ms. Arensen is currently working on a novel. In a few years, needed practical experience to work out the theory. she plans further study in social anthropology or some aspect A year spent working with homeless women in Chicago of development. While her specific direction may not be neatly only strengthened her desire to work with marginalized mapped out, her general course is set in acting justly, loving women, so she headed to Cambodia in 1999 to work with mercy, and walking humbly with her God.

HOUGHTON MILIEU Summer 2000 The first baccalaureate diplomas were awarded by President Luckey in 1925. The 45' by 15' swim­ ming pool was completed in Bedford Gym. Pre-war Success is ... enrollment was at 426 students.

"'='.) Success is consciously doing the BORN BETWEEN 1.909 AND 1.945, the generation dubbed "Ma­ will of God as it is revealed. I use tures" grappled with the Great Depression, World War II, and every ounce of my energy and edu­ the Cold War. JFK's "Ask what you can do for your country" cation to get that done. became their rallying cry. In "Rocking the Ages: The Lois FERM '39 Yankelovich Report on Generational Marketing," J. Walker Smith and Ann Clurman explain that Matures defined success by conformity. They assessed achievements in reference to "a "'='.) Success is being in the will of larger system of values emphasizing hard work as its own re­ God and doing the same. ward, financial security through savings, the good of the group BERT HALL '43 before the individual, and a belief that the good life had to be earned." After the Gls came home, men found success in pro­ ""':> At Houghton I measured suc­ viding amply for their family; women in nurturing a happy, cess by equipping my mind for the efficient household. The YankelovichMonitor, an annual survey of thousands of road that lay ahead. Success, now, Americans since 1971, shows Matures still holding to these is looking back, even at the hard values. They define success with very concrete symbols: house, places, and realizing that I was car, appliances, money for travel and leisure. Although many where the Lord wanted me to be, are enjoying a well-deserved retirement, they still believe in doing what He wanted me to do. self-sacrifice. Success means having the resources to make life better for children and grandchildren. RICHARD OLSON '58

""':> Success is more a matter of 'at­ titude' than anything else. At -"'='.) Success is the point at which the =::> Success is making a positive im­ Houghton, I learned success has a 'much required' resembles the pact on the world. lot to do with adaptability and per­ 'much that is given.' MiRlAM Korn'99 sistence. }AMES MULLEN '86 JrM ARTHUR '68 -"'='.) A successful person is one who =::> Success is a journey-a process of has reached goals that have been set -"'='.) Success is a process, not a place. learning and growing in my career, from the heart, not by greed. TERRY ANDERSON '79 personal life and walk with the Lord. BRONWYN COUGHLAN '00 KIMBERLY SIMPSON I 92

Houc11TON MILIEU Summer 2000 The first members of Generation X shake Presi­ dent Chamberlain's hand and take their diplomas. Gaoyadeo Hall was razed and Fancher Hall was moved. Students are served their meals according The first Baby Boomers graduate from Hough­ to the scatter system in the dining hall. ton in 1968. Intercollegiate athletic competition be­ comes part of the college experience. The grading Faced with inflation, corporate downsizing, and family system was modified to include"+" and" - ". break-ups, Americans born between 1965 and 1975 have re­ sponded with a success-is-what-I-make-it attitude. With true Unlike Matures, "Boomers" (born 1946-1964) came of age entrepreneurial spirit, they pass up the corporate climb in favor during a time of unprecedented economic prosperity and edu­ of opportunities to make decisions, exercise creativity, and de­ cational opportunity. Raised on Dr. Spock by doting parents, velop new skills. Responding to a Monitor survey, 90 percent of the "Me Generation" looked inward, seeking fulfillment and Xers believe that "however much J succeed in the future, it will self-discovery.Later, as the country slid into economic reces­ be more than enough as long as I've done it on my own." sion, their focus shifted from success through collected experi­ More than a career, Generation X insists on a life."Today's ence to attaining that corner office. According to the Monitor, young adults do not question the achievements of Boomer "Boomers are by far the most likely to cite work as the pri­ women in the workplace, but they often question the price of mary way in which they express their personal creativity. They those achievements ... They place a great emphasis on the describe work as a career, not a job." home and family life they missed as children and are unwill­ Today, the Boomer generation's source of fulfillment is un­ ing to compromise that ideal for a job," writes Karen Ritchie in dergoing another metamorphosis. Monitor research shows American Demographics (April 1995). These original latch­ Boomers rediscovering parenting as an outlet for personal cre­ key kids seek success in striking that difficult balance between ativity, with 65 percent listing home and family as their pri­ work, family, and friendship. And according to the Monitor, mary source of satisfaction. Others are re-evaluating priori­ for a successful Xer, life will be full of fun: "Xers are more ties and planning second careers.In an article for American committed to fun as a life value than Boomers or Matures. Demographics, Patricia Braus sees evidence for an altruistic Xers constantly tell Boomers to get a life. Lighten up.Have shift in the many Boomers "leaving lucrative careers to launch some fun. The bottom line-if life is awful don't dwell on it, foundations or business geared to helping people." turn the tables and make it awfully fun."

=::> Success is meeting a goal that -=::> Success is the fulfillment that was high enough to seem impossible comes from knowing you wouldn't and just low enough not to be. have done it any other way-the JuLEANN DAv1s 'oo fulfillment of living in the freedom of obedience to God. � Succes is a balance of happiness JESSE ZIMMERMAN 'oo and income. T1MluLc'oo

- Houcr1TON M1ueu Summer 2000 A Puzzling Hobby-Melanie Seales '00

AT HIS DAY ros, Brad Wilber '91 answers puzzling questions, self into my room for two weeks trying to write my first but in his spare time he asks them. Not only is Mr. Wilber a puzzle," he recalls. Although the New York Times rejected his reference librarian at Houghton, he constructs crossword first puzzle, in 1992 Dell Champion Crossword magazine pub­ puzzles.About 200 of his puzzles have been published by well­ lished his newly re-worked piece. known companies like Dell and Simon & Schuster. "Writing a puzzle can be difficult because there's no Solving puzzles had always been a hobby for the writing manual," he says. According to Mr. Wilber, beginners should major, so he decided to write one. "I remember cloistering my- first choose a market, then choose a theme that has six or more common elements and create entries that include that particu­ lar element. They must also fit answers into a perfectly sym­ metrical grid. Upon completion, the constructor gives it to an editor, who may tinker with the puzzle to make it easier to solve. "Editors usually don't allow medical terms, war terms, or anything that is too bizarre," advises Mr. Wilber. His love for problem-solving and deep interest in informa­ tion led him to a career in Lbrary sciences and sparked his pas­ sion for crossword puzzles. His approach toward constructing and solving puzzles reveals his educational background. He states, "Puzzles are a microcosm of the liberal arts where all dis­ ciplines are represented." While he admits that he did not have any solid career plans when he left college and was unsuccessful as a free-lance writer, by 1996 he had earned a master's in h­ brary science at Syracuse University. He returned to Houghton in the fall of 1997 to work as a reference librarian. Mr. Wilber usually writes one puzzle a month. "If I had to write a puzzle every day, it would no longer be a hobby," he says. So, although there are some people who write crossword puzzles for a living, do not expect Mr. Wilber to quit his day job anytime soon. (Puzzle solution on page 28.)

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HOUGHTON MILIEU Summer 2000 LEGENDS & LEGACIES RaisingHoughton: Women WhoShaped Our College -Dean Liddick '60

ALWAYS A MATORTTY in the college popu­ 4. She overcame the death of a child to lation, often under-represented in fac­ finish her B.A., began teaching before ulty, administration, historical accounts she graduated and eventually made her and recognition, Houghton's women two-decade dream of helping Allegany have been pivotal in the college's genesis, County children come true by founding nurture, and maturation.Try identifying STEP. this sampling by their achievements/ contributions. 5. This dean of women designed East Hall as her M.A. thesis; later became Houghton's first female trustee.

6. A widow, she was a confidante of a system by which faculty, staff, and stu­ President Luckey, was Academy prin­ dents transferred some 60,000 volumes cipal, saw her son become a director at to the new facility in one day. Mt. Palomar observatory, and was Houghton's first female honorary de­ 9. P.T. Barnum's distant cousin, she gree recipient. studied the stars, attended artist series, but never enrolled in college. Her mil­ 7. Houghton's first woman Ph.D. lion-dollar bequest established Hough­ and division chair enjoyed basing an ton's first two distinguished professor­ occasional test question on footnotes in ships. the text. 10. Delicious sticky buns on Sunday 8. After Willard J. Houghton Library mornings were her trademark. She was constructed, this librarian devised worked at Houghton a record 50 years.

1. Before the days of boardwalks at Moss Lake bog she would remind botany students: "Stay six feet apart, I've never lost a student yet! 11

2. In Sierra Leone, one was a mission­ ary physician, the other a missionary educator. Queen Elizabeth II bestowed Member of the British Empire status on both.

3. She graduated with the first four­ year class, then interspersed a mission­ ary career with stints as dean of women and professor of Bible.

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Thank you for sharing your important life experiences-employment, hon­ Retired schoolteacher Rich­ ors, graduate school, marriage, and births-with classmates through Mi­ 5 5 ard Bl�ck has a special in­ lieu. Your news, as well as your photos of alumni and alumni groups, are a terest m street outreach. 1 great way to connect with classmates so please, send them in. We make ev­ 1;11 1:il•I:■ He's been involved with a coffeehouse, The Bridge, as well as The ery effortto accurately print information we receive, but if you find an er­ Beacon and The Harbor House, homes ror, so Milieu please contact us we can correct our records. will not be print­ for troubled girls and boys, respectively. ing news that is more than two years old; however, it is still very important A Jamestown, N. Y., resident, Rjchard has to hear about it to keep in touch and update records. Contact: Alumni Of­ been honored by the Sertoma Club and fice, One Willard Avenue, Houghton College, Houghton, NY 14744, or e­ the National Conference of Christians mail: [email protected]. Classes with this symbo{ l;•Hlli•UI will be and Jews. celebrating their reunions this summer. The 13,000-member Dental Society of the State of New York has appointed Betty (Ratcliff) Downs counseling center, co-founding the John Essepian chair of its Council on 3 7 lives in the New Orleans, Alameda County Psychological Associa­ Educ.arion.John will guide the council as La., suburb of Metairie. She tion and serving as its president, and sab­ it develops continuing education pro­ retired from teaching in 1996 but re­ batical leave spent at the Ganado Pres­ gramming and provides a liaison be­ turned to the classroom in. 1998; she's byterian Mission (Navajo Reservation), tween DSSNY and the state education handling elementary music classes for a where he cl.idcross-cuJtural work on per­ department. Also a member of the Baptist school near her home. Betty also sonality differences. Donald was also a DSSNY executive committee, John serves as choir director and organist for sports medicine pioneer in his use of bio­ maintains a private dental practice in a Chinese Presbyterian church. feedback with olympic-level athletes. He Latham, N. Y., and chafrs the Department served as a consultant to the Olympic of Dentistryat Memorial Hospital in Al­ Evelyn (Geer) and Allan Development Committee for women's bany. 41 McCartney spent several track & field and synchronized swim­ weeks last summer volun­ ming. SIM missionaries since 1956, former teering at International Baptist Semi­ Houghton Vctville residents Charles nary in Prague, Czech Republic. A re­ Eleanor(Crossman)Lockyer and Pearl (Luke) Hershelman are tired librarian, Evelyn worked in the 51 and her husband, Davjd, re­ presently with the organization's inter­ seminary library while Allan assisted cently returned from 3 1/2 nal audit staff. They travel to Africa maintenance staff. A surviving member months of volunteer work at Kodiak three times each year to audit SIM field of World War ll's famous Black Sheep Baptist Mission on Kodiak Island, offices, in between trips working at Squadron, Allan has been interviewed Alaska. This historic mission was estab­ SIM's offices in Charlotte, N.C. The for a documentary film on this unit. The lished by the American Baptist Hershelmans ljve in Fort Mill, S.C., and production is expected to be aired on The Churches, U.S.A., in 1893. may be reached via hershluk@ Learning Channel this summer. Friends compuserve.com. may e-mail the McCartneys at Pastor Harry Litzenberg [email protected]. 5 2 led American Baptist Retired minister Gerard Pollock churches in New Jersey and serves on the Commission on Archives Igbaja Seminary, lgbaja, Ni­ Illinois for 35 years before retiring in & History of the Northern N. Y. Annual geria, recently honored re­ 1990. Since then he has served interim Conference of the United Methodist 48 to tired SIM missionary Joyce pastorates and become involved in hos­ Church. He is preparing host the May Flint with an honorary doctorate. Joyce pital chaplaincy. Harry's been chaplain of 2001 visit of archive and history officers taught Bible and communications and Provena Covenant Medical Center, Ur­ from several eastern states. was involved in radio ministry during bana, Ill., since 1995, and on February 27 her 37-year career. was board certified by the Association of Inter Varsity appointed Pete Professional Chaplains at the organiza­ 5 9 Hammond to the .position Fremont, Calif., resident tion's national conference in Charlotte, of vice president at its Feb­ 5 0 Donald Strong is profes­ N.C. He and his wife, Frieda (Nicolai ruary board meeting. Pete's duties will sor emeritus of psychology '53), live in Urbana. include advising !V's president, building N;■ii'IIIMIM at California State Univer­ bridges with other ministries, and train­ sity at Hayward. Among his career high­ ing the organization's younger leaders. lights: helping to start the university's

HouCHTON Mn,lEU Summer 2000 STONES LeTourneau University re­ Accolades 60 cently recognized Donald Connors for 30 years of 1;1◄11:41•1:■ service. Donald is the university's associate vice president for Thanks to Jeffrey Prinsell '78 D.M.D., graduate, adult, and continuing studies. M.D., a sleep apnea expert and maxillofa­ His e-mail address inconnorsd@ letu.edu. cial surgeon in Atlanta, Ga., millions of Americans may enjoy a better night's Former Houghton Milieu editor sleep. His innovative work in this area has Dean Liddick is in his second year as a garnered him national and local media major gifts officer i_n the college's ad­ coverage. vancement office. He anticipates his 40th Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome class reunion this summer and, in 2002, (OSAS), which affects an estimated 18 mil­ the sesquicentennial of the Houghton lion Americans (mostly males), is a deadly, Wesleyan Church. Dean is helping to medical disorder characterized by the re­ plan the latter celebration and encour­ petitive collapse and blockage of the ages alumni and friends with relevant body's upper airway while asleep. Snoring materials, ideas, and anecdotes to contact and daytime drowsiness are typical and him at the college. His e-mail is dliddick obvious symptoms, although depression, JeffreyPrinsell '78 @houghton.edu. irritability, headaches, memoryloss, de- clining libido and impaired concentration have also been reported. Left un­ Wheaton College (Ill.) po­ treated, the condition usually worsens with age and/or weight gain and 65 litical scientist Mark can lead to hypertension, stroke, heart attack, sudden death, and fatigue­ Amstutz has seen the pub­ related auto accidents. Indeed, OSAS exacts a high cost in terms of health •■'""·••J..,4 11•1 .. •.,I/•• lication of two books, "In­ care expense and worker productivity. troduction to World Politics" (McGraw­ The most common existing treatments, including weight loss, change in Hill) and "International Ethics: Con­ sleep position, nasal continuous positive airway pressure, and oral appli­ cepts, Theories and Cases" (Rowman & ances, have been employed with some success but carry the negative bag­ Littlefield). Mark's friends may reach gage of inconvenience and intolerance. Other surgical approaches have him at [email protected]. been less successful and often require multiple operations that are costly and painful and pose potentially serious complications. Maxillomandibular A licensed insurance adjuster, Cathie Advancement surgery (MMA), which had been found effective in certain (Bieber) Desell handles medical mal­ instances, appeared to be effective and with relatively minimal risk. How­ practice claims for Tenet Healthsystem ever, the procedure, which surgically moves the jaws forward (not unlike in Dallas, Texas. She's interested in wild­ the CPR jaw thrust maneuver) to tighten the attached tissue and open the life preservation and volunteers at an in­ airway, had been the subject of very little longitudinal research, especially ternational exotic feline sanctuary. studies examining its usefulness for a broader range of OSAS sufferers. Dr. Prinsell, past president of the Sleep Disorders Dental Society study, Sandra (Parker) Roosa has retired performed MMA surgery in 50 consecutive, selected OSAS patients over a after a 33-year teaching career at five-year period in cooperation with 18 participating sleep centers. Some Roundout Valley Schools. Her current experienced only the MMA procedure; others MMA with adjunct surgical activities include service as treasurer of treatment. The results? A remarkable 100 percent success rate. Dr. Prinsell the New York State Outdoor Education says the procedures are "a significant advancement in the surgical treat­ Association, vice president and newslet­ ment of sleep apnea." Sleep quantity and quality improved, as did body ter editor of the Catskill Mountain Wood mass index, blood pressure, daytime alertness and other health indicators. Carvers, president of Ulster County Re­ In addition to these positive outcomes, the study also confirmed innova­ tired Teachers Association, Marbletown tions in diagnostic imaging, surgical techniques, and staging protocol. Reformed Church and local civic organi­ A former Houghton soccer standout, Dr. Prinsell lives in Marietta, Geor­ zations. Sadly, Sandra reports that her gia, with his wife, Kim, and their two sons. He enjoys music and sports and husband, Eugene, died last year after a has been especially active in local and regional youth soccer programs. battle with leukemia. Friends may reach Friends may contact Jeff by e-mail at [email protected]. Sandra via [email protected].

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The Times of Gainesville, Lucy (Cellamare) Fuller chology-Division 2 of the Arnerican Psy­ 6 7Ga., recently profiled 73 is enjoying her 26th year on chological Association. In December, the Roger Owens upon his the faculty of Royalton­ University of Arkansas named him a designation as Georgia's Doctor of the Hartland Central School in Middleport, Distinguished Alumnus, and he was in­ Day. Roger and his physician-daughter, N.Y. In addition to teaching math, she ducted into the university's Fulbright Cheri, spent a day at the state capitol as coaches the swim team (26 years) and College of Arts and Sciences Distin­ volunteer M.D.s for state legislators and has served as student council and class guished Alumni Academy. Dave has also their staffs. The Doctor of the Day pro­ advisor. seen the recent release of Handbook of gram is sponsored by the Medical Asso­ Demonstrations and Activities in the ciation of Georgia. A professor of psychology Teaching of Psychology, a three-volume 76 at John Brown University in set he co-edited. Classmates and friends Siloam Springs, Ark., Dave can reach him at [email protected]. Currently a principal at Johnson has been voted president-elect 68 Genesee Valley. Central of the Society for the Te aching of Psy- A 22-year veteran of minis­ School in Selmon t, N. Y.1 77 try with the Christian & Jim Arthur has been nan1ed the GVCS Missionary Alliance, Rob­ district assistant superintendent for in­ Karen Tenipleton ert Ether is now assistant pastor of the struction. In this new role, which com­ '79 Fulton (N.Y.) Alliance Church. His re­ mences July 1, he'll be charged with sponsibilities include djscipleship minis­ overseeing the school's curriculum and tries, evangelistic outreach efforts, and aligning it with evolving New York state missions. standards. Jim's friends may e-mail him at [email protected]. After several years in northern Con­ necticut, Robert Leibold and his fam­ Donna (Parschauer) Gassett and ily have moved to Bayville, N. Y., a small her husband, BiU, serve together as Cre­ community on Long Island Sound. Bob scendo Ministries. They travel exten­ pastors a Methodist church there and is sively to sing and speak at retreats, con­ a founding staff member and director of ferences and special meetings. Wellspring, a (Methodist) N.Y. Annual Conference institute forspiritual formation Joan (Mullett) Seymour and training in spiritual leadership. Friends 70 lives in Akron, Pa., and may e-mail Bob at [email protected]. works as an educational A former nurse, Karen (Jobe '79) l·li*i�ii•iiM therapist for Lancaster Templeton pmsured art/sculpture Jim and Jan (Causer) Christian School and Locust Grove in 1994 and now has a studio on 79 Russell anticipate a late Mennonite School. She reports that Helper City, Utah's historic Ma.in spring trip to Washington, she's especially enjoyed using the NILD Street. After establishing a reputa­ D.C., for the National Geography Bee, model of "stimulating deficit areas" in tion for her steel and glasswork ( one sponsored by The National Geographic her work with the learning disabled. In of her pieces, The Storyteller, was Society. Their 12-year-old son, Matthew, her spare ti.me, Joan researches geneal­ purchased by the city of Grand Junc­ won the Pennsylvania competition in ogy and writes for a regional newspaper. tion, Colo., and is rusplayed on its April and will represent the state at the Her e-mail address is jes685647@ main street) she changed her em­ national bee, which will be shown on aol.com. phasis to clay and portraitme. She public television. The Russells reside in has completed over 20 pieces, includ­ Bradford, Pa. Army chaplajn Paul Vicalvi was pro­ ing "Song of Immigrants' Children moted to colonel in August 1998 and Exhibit'' and "Women in their 40s" Tr ained in psychological as­ awarded Legion of Merit last year. He is coJlections. Karen's portrait sculp­ sessment and law, Robert (shown 8.0 now command chaplain of the U.S. ture of Shirlee Sanderson Chastain is president and Army Special Operations Command at above) garnered her a finalist spot in M·ii11:■l•IJI CEO of Chastain Research Fort Bragg, N.C. His e-mail address is the Portrait Society of America's In­ Group. This technical consulri.ngfirm of­ [email protected]. ternational Portrait Competition. See fers regulatory affairs and computer Karen's work at her website: (SAS) support, clinical trial research, and www.afnetinc.com. statistical services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device in-

Houc1noN Mm Eu Summer 2000 MILESTONES dustries. His e-mail address is chastain@ of Sunday school and other activities for ences to speak with published and aspir­ chastain.com. infants through sixth grade. ing authors. Debbie's e-mail is debrvic@ aol.com.

The Bennington, Vt., area has the ben­ Preschool teacher Carolyn Reed is on efits of a Christian school, thanks in part staff of the Cranford, N.)., Child Care Cen­ Victor Claar has completed to the efforts of Joyce (Sullivan) ter, a ministry of the Cranford Alliance his PhD in economics from Lloyd. In 1997, Joyce co-founded Grace Church. Her professional opportunities West Virginia University Christian School, which has quickly have included a Scholastic, Inc., research and87 accepted a faculty position at Hope grown to 100 students and now enjoys a project about book clubs, and work with College in Holland, Mich. new home-a renovated Ra.mada Inn. Sesame Street in creating a fire safety pro­ Joyce serves GCS as principal. Friends gram. In 1998, Carolyn received a com­ Robert Treadwell teaches may reach her at [email protected]. mendation-for continuing education. math and coaches girl's soc­ cer at Maxine Silva Health Joanne (Fagerstrom)Geeze Debbie (Davis) Richardson is a Magnet8 8 High School in El Paso, Texas. 83 has been performing with broker's assistant for a Rochester, N.Y., His e-mail address is [email protected]. the band, Joanne Geeze and realtor. She also works at home as a book the Witness, at coffeehouses, churches reviewer, evaluating over a dozen novels Tamara Burr lives near and outdoor festivals near her Auburn, each month. She notes that this job af­ 9 New York City and works as Mass., home. She opened for an Al fords her the chance to travel to confer- graphic design studio man- Denson concert in April. Joanne also has 8 released a 12 song CD, Pain of Love. Her husband, Doug '83, continues as pastor Future alumni of Faith Baptist Church, is a certified trainer in Sonlife's Growing a Healthy Philip & Janet (Welch '90) Alvord Joanna Catherine 6-11-99 Church ministry, and serves on the na­ Chris & Sharon (Oglesby '93) Atkins '94 Bethany Christine 11-20-99 tional board of the Conservative Baptist Timothy & Christine Baxter '83 lyler Timothy 8-4-99 Association. The Geezes can be e-mailed Brian& Kimberly (Brigham '91) Bellan Caleb Porter 2-7-00 at faithcom.ma.ultranet.com. Kyson Thompson 2-7-00 Andrew & Melissa (George '97) Cahill '94 Aubrey Elizabeth 12-15-99 A former math instructor, Mark John & Laurie (Spinelli '86) Cannon Brian David 1-6-00 Warnernow works as a programmer for Aron & Melissa (Reitler '97) Cole '95 Elsa Kaitlynn 8-27-99 IDX Systems Corporation in Burlington, Jim (P.A.C.E. L3) & Sheri Cooper Jacob James 2-4-00 Vt. His job involves software installation Keith & Karen (Pease '93) Davie Nathaniel Thornton 12-10-99 for hospitals. He's involved in Georgia Joseph & Roberta (Pierce '91) Davis Storm Sierra 12-12-99 and St. Albans United Methodist Thomas & Stephanie (Langford '90) Garrity Sean Morgan 5-16-99 Churches, which are pastored by his Anthony (P.A.C.E. H2) & Kim Jordan Clark Gerald 1-4-00 wife, Kelly. Last fall, the Warners Tim & Amy (Wellington '97) Kasper '97 Zoey Elizabeth 2-16-00 adopted a son (see Future Alumni). Mark John & Shelley (Rosser '94) Lee Noah Sung Hyun 7-3-99 can be reached at [email protected]. David & Amy (Fawcett '91) Mapes Ian David 5-10-98 Clare Elizabeth 9-21-99 Denise (Wood)Mathewson Kevin & Robin (Shea '94) McGee Christina Shea 5-22-00 is a child protection case­ Brian & Pamela (Lewis '88) Osterhus '89 Luke David 4-1-00 8 5 & worker with the Broome Timothy Hope Paulding '89 Sarah Elizabeth 12-30-99 lili'l:♦C-1§1 County (N.Y.) Department Christopher & Christine (Lamos '92) of Social Services. She and her family are Pollock '92 Hudson Douglas 9-13-99 active in Calvary Community (Wes­ Elias & Rebecca Qohnson '95) Reeves II Thomas Arthur 7-5-98 leyan) Church; Denise enjoys being part Cassandra Lea 12-22-99 of the Mom's Ministry and Christian David & Brenda (Lee '93) Salico '95 Abigail Joy 3-22-99 Women's Network. Lee & Tracy (Cook '90) Snyder Kenneth 1-25-00 Steve & Beth (Cline '93) Turner '93 Erin Kimberly 10-20-98 As Christian education director at Richard & Karen (Newby '92) lyson Emily Melissa 8-31-99 First United Methodist Church in Mark & Kelly Warner '83 Jonathan Zachary• 10-14-99 Hammondsport, N.Y., Karen (Creeley) 'adopted Neff's responsibilities include oversight

HOUGHTON MILIEU Summer 2000 MILESTONES ager for Torre Lazur Healthcare Com­ which the television show "North,�m Cecil Clements has com­ munications, a global advertising agency Exposure" was filmed. Jay is involved 91 pleted divinity studies at specializing in the pharmaceutical indus­ with the school's Outdoor Club and Asbury Theological Semi­ try. She anticipates a June wedding and serves in the state's Army National nary, returned to India and started a the purchase of a home in northern New Guard. He and his wife, Roxk are ex­ church in Powai. From just one initial Jersey. Tamara can be reached at tamara_ pecting their first child. Friends may e­ contact, attendance has grown to almost [email protected]. mail them at [email protected]. 100 weekly. Friends may reach the dementses via [email protected]. The Buffalo Bills have promoted Don Keith and Karen (Peese '93) Davie Purdy to the position of business man­ live in Nyack, N.Y. Keith is athletic dj­ Kristin McPherson is ager. Don has been with the organization rector and men's soccer coach at Nyack 92 completing a year-Jong psy­ for 11 years, working in merchandising, College. Karen worked in the healthcare chology internship at ticket sales, and business operations. consulting field until the recent birth of Crestwood Children's Center in Roches­ their son (see Future Alumni). The Davies' ter, N.Y. a requirement for completing Susan Schmidt has relocated to Bal­ e-mail address is daviek@nyack. edu. her doctorate in clinical psychology timore, Md., where she works with through Rosemead Graduate School of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Ser­ Kendra (Outlar) Feeney lives in Biola University. Kristin can be e-mailed vice as director for children's services. suburban Philadelphia with her family. at [email protected]. Her work recently took her to Ethiopia She is a hematology/oncology fellow at and Kenya under the auspices of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospita11. James Treadwell and his family have United Nations High Commissioner for moved to Pembroke Pines, Fla. A former Refugees. Susan and her husband, Virgil, After seven years in the U.S. Army, science teacher, James is now a student attend North Baltimore Mennonite where he served as a helicopter pillot, at Nova Southeastern University Col­ Church. Friends may e-mail Susan at David Long has landed in Alexandria, lege of Osteopathic Medicine. His e-maj] sschmi [email protected] Va. He is currently a law student at address is [email protected]. George Washington University and an­ Todd Perry lives in Perry, N.Y., and ticipates a May 2001 graduation. His fu­ After several years in Williamsburg, Va., serves as assistant principal at Perry ture plans include establishing a law Christina(Cortright) Westenberger has Central School. He and his family are ac­ practice "that assists mission groups and relocated to Cooperstown, N.Y.,with her tive in the Baptist Church of Perry. missionaries around the world." Friends husband, Michael. Christina now works can e-mail him at [email protected]. as manager of school programs for the Janet(Welch)Alvordlives New York State Historical Association 90 in Carthage, N.Y.,where she Dave Newton is a client service man­ and The Farmer's Museum. Her e-mail serves in the ministries of ager for the Retail Services East Divis:ion address is [email protected]. N·li'Uli•i�I her Nazarene church and of Lawson Software, the world's largest cares for her two young daughters. She privately held application service pro­ Cheryl (Jarvis) Craig (see may be reached via [email protected]. vi.der. His e-mail address is chipman777 93 Down the Aisle) completed @aol.com. a master's degree in special Jay Briggs lives in Ellenburg, Wash., education and is now teaching autistic and teaches history at Cle-Elum-Roslyn 7th graders at Knox Junior High School, High School, located in the town m near her Woodlands, Texas, home. Down the aisle 6-27-98 Aaron & Melissa {Smith '96) Agnoli 6-13-99 Brian & Shandra 0ames '94) Payne 6-26-99 Trent & Cheryl Oarvis '93) Craig 11-20-99 David & Jennifer (Gibbons '99) Pederson '97 2-26-00 Raymond & Ardith {Murray '87) Feissli 7-17-99 Jim & Christy (Yeaton '99) Roberts '98 3-3-00 Xavier Lopez & Eva Garroutte '85 2-18-00 Denmis & Lori (Willis '91) Turner 5-20-00 Jeffrey &Jennifer {Osborne '00) Holcomb '99 3-25-00 Christopher & Noelle (Gurley '95) Winkens 3-25-00 Jon & Gwen Jankovich '92 9-4-99 Jeff & Karin (Francis '98) Wohlgemuth '96 7-18-98 Tim & Amy (Wellington '97) Kasper '97 10-10-98 Brent & Rebekah Wolfe '96

8-15-98 John & Shelly (Rosser '94) Lee Correction: Lisa Pille99i's married name is Boster. 5-8-99 Erik & Deborah {Markant '97) Nowakowski It was incorrectly noted as Bolster in the winter issue.

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Manchester, Conn., resident Pamela February 2000. He was the school's Montstream teaches reading and gen­ teacher of the year for 1996-97. Friends Required reading eral music at Betances Elementary can e-mail Darren at davery8580 School in Hartford. She also offers an af­ @aol.com. Joy Van Skiver '69 offers three ter-school recorder and instrumental books forbusiness professionals. music class. Pamela is a member of a fe­ Mike Eby is a recruiting manager in "The Writing Exchange Business male pop/worship quintet and directs the Rochester, N.Y., office of Ciber, Inc., Style Guide" includes 750 busi­ her church handbell choir. Her e-mail a Denver-based national computer con­ ness examples illustrating address is [email protected]. sulting firm which provides e-business, what's correct and what's not, in networking and custom software ser­ style, grammar, and usage. Un­ Brenda (Lee '93) and David Salico vices. Mike's friends may find him at like style guides written in the '95 and their daughter, Abby (see Future [email protected]. typewriter age, this book in­ Alumni) make their home in Auburn, cludes chapters on e-mail and N.Y. Brenda is a pre-school teacher for The Central Kentucky Soccer Officials fonts. In "Simple Steps to E-mail the Auburn WMCA; David works as a Association has named Asbury College's Success" Ms. Van Skiver offers financial case manager at Unity House. Ken Hill as its Coach of the Year. The practical guidelines on what to He oversees the monetary affairs of 200 award was given in recognition of his stress and what to avoid in com­ mentally handicapped adults. Their e­ team's "sporting behavior and fair play." puter correspondence. More mail address is [email protected]. Ken has just completed his first season than SO business e-mail mes­ at the helm of Asbury's men's soccer sages and anecdotes show you Steve and Beth (Cline) Turner live team. how to get results and save time. in Portland, Maine. Steve is controller of Ms. Van Skiver's "Selling on Pa­ Remstar International and is pursuing a An assistant buyer with the per: The Way to Write to Cus­ master's degree at the University of 9 6 southern department store tomers" takes the reader one Southern Maine. Beth enjoys caring for chain Belks, Melissa step beyond basic business writ­ their toddler daughter (see Future (Smith) Agnoli (see Down the Aisle) ing. It shows how to write with Alumni). has recently moved to Greenville, S.C. power and impact. More than 30 Friends may find her at melissa_agnoli@ effective and ineffective models Chrisand Sharon (Oglesby belk.com. make it easy to recognize the 94 '93) Atkins reside in New­ difference between merely ac­ ark, N.Y. Sharon works Amanda Stent anticipates complet­ ceptable and truly exceptional part-time while also caring for their two ing her Ph.D. in computer science at the correspondence. daughters (see Future Alumni). Chris is University of Rochester next May. Her a senior software engineer with Global dissertation work involves natural lan­ "D-Day to Y2K: A Reporter's Crossing. The Atkins are active members guages generation, an aspect of artificial Orange & Rockland Notebook," of Canandaigua Baptist Church, a con­ intelligence. "Essentially," she notes, "l Scott Webber '54, 184 pages. Self­ gregation that, they note, is church home am in the business of causing computers published. This book is an auto­ to many Houghton alumni. The Atkins' to interact with humans using human biographical look at the years e-mail address: [email protected]. language." Amanda is considering career between 1944 and 2000, featur­ com. options in teaching, research and indus­ ing the author's historical collec­ try. Friends may contact her at stent@ tion of newspaper clippings plus Shelly (Rosser) Lee lives with her cs. rochester. ed u. stories and articles he has writ­ family (see Down the Aisle and Future ten and photographs taken dur­ Alumni) on Long Island, N.Y. A former Athens, Georgia, is now home to ing a lifetime as educator, jour­ bilingual social worker, she is applying Brent Wolfe and his wife, Rebecca. nalist, freelance writer, and pho­ to graduate programs in Teaching En­ Brent is studying recreation at the Uni­ tographer. A former writer for glish as a Second Language. Shelly's e­ versity of Georgia; he hopes to complete the Houghton Star, he comments, mail address is [email protected]. his master's degree next year and then "I still use the typewriter. No enter the university's doctoral program. technology can ever substitute Lewiston, Maine, High Friends may e-mail him at rebecca_Ow@ for the news ink in the blood of School as recognized vocal yahoo.com. this journalist." 95 _ � music instructor Darren ••■•; .,.11... "' 111i•.,.. ■U• Avery with its Golden Jason Zehr serves as minister of mu­ Apple Award (Teacher of the Month) for sic at Mitchell (S.D.) Wesleyan Church.

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Judith Ooss, HeWithout. recently recorded a solo album, ratory boarding school in Mount Pleas­ 3 Buffalo, N.Y., Jason [email protected] be glad to hear ant, Utah. Her duties include teaching was recently awarded a from friends via choir, general music, theory and compo­ schofarship for P.A.C.E. Mary Garvin sition, the history of Rock 'N Roll, and fQ e Buffalo Chapter of the Inter­ 9 7 is outdoor offering private lessons in guitar, voice national Association of Administrative educatjon coordinator at and piano. She also lines up student per­ Professionals. Camp IAWAH near formers for campus events. Kara reports Lisa Anderson, Westport, Ontario. She counts among that on January 1, 2000, she married Jo­ N. of Busti, her learning experiences an internship seph Loftin (see Down the Aisle) and Y., has been appointed David C2 she experienced at Camp El Har in Dal­ "acquLred a wonderful step-daughter Chautauqua County's Em­ las, Texas,Sue (Burke a facility '82) overseen Nelson by'83. namedkaralof [email protected]. Allison." Her e-rnaiJ address is ployee Assistance Program project coor­ and dinator. Sean Bobbi Matson, Lake Grove,David Long Is]and,Jennifer N.Y., is(Gib­ now McClureU.S. Army First Lieutenant of Ham­ homebons'99) to Pedersonand (see Down the is currently deployed to burg, N. Y., was honored at Aisle). P2 Kosovo where he serves as executive of­ a recent Distinguished David is a network administrator ficer/second in command for the Special Sales & Marketing Awards Annual Din­ for the accounting firm of Lambrides, Operations Command and Control Ele­ ner of the Buffalo/Niagara Sales & Mar­ '66. Lamos and Malthroup-whereStephen Lamos he works ment for Task Force Falcon. He oversees keting Executives, Inc. She has been t.he with alumnus Jen­ logistic and administrntive support(sup­ sales leader at the Orchard Park, N.Y., nifer is teacning Jr. and Sr. high English plies, food, etc) as well as coordination AutoChoice dealership in each of her at Our Saviory, New American School ln­ with [email protected]. agencies. Sean's e-mail ad­ three years with Towne Automotive '67) terestinglChristine she(Mehrling works with mathLamos, teacher dress is Group. Zandra Rawlins Tony Melchiorre, Stephen's [email protected]. The Pedersons can be lives in Willow 2 Tona­ reached via Grove, Pa., and teaches 3rd and 4th grad­ wanda, N.Y., and Rudy Lincoln Acholonu ers at Beulah Baptist Day School in West N Caputo, East Amherst, 9 8 Jives in Philadelphia. She also oversees the N. Y., are both enrolled in the master's in Raleigh, N.C., where he school's science curriculum. global business program at Daemen Col­ works as a financial report­ P.A.C.E. AlumniNews lege. ing analyst for IBM. His aspirations in­ (listed by cohort class number) BemiceNiel,ofWestSen­ clude project management; to this end he is pursuing graduate programs in both Bonnie Sick, B2 eca, N.Y., has been ap­ business and computer science, along a human re­ pointed manager of Corpo­ with Cisco Networking certification.lincoln@ sources specialist at Motor­ rate Data Models for Pharmaceutical us.ibm.com. E2 Lincoln's e-mail address is ola in Eden, N.Y., passed the Outcomes Research in Williamsville, Professional in Human Resources certi­ N.Y. Allison {Aldred) Bates fication examination. Cathy Fabiatos, is teaching Ben Gair, of Ham­ elementary school art in Waynesboro, 1 of Buffalo, N.Y., F2 burg, N.Y, is enrolled in the Va. J director of Erie County master's of education pro­ Seth Huntley Meals on Wheels, has been gram at Canisius College and reports lives in Erie, Pa., and appointed 2000-2001 vice president of that P.A.C.E. prepared her very well for manages two mobile home parks for his membership for the Western New York studies at Canisius. family's business, Strong Homes. He is chapter of the. National Society for Julee Klopp, ac6ve in the ministries of The FederatedEd '69, Fund-raising Executives. of Eden, Church, pastored by his father, Tammy Gierlinger, D2 N.Y., salaried personnel and enjoys singing in the Presque Isle N3 SandraSin­ specialist for Delphi Auto­ Chorale. clairviJle,Puchalski, N.Y., and motive, has been elected chapter secre­ Kara (Scott) Loftin Cheektowaga, tary for The Society of Human Re� Since graduation, N.Y., were recently awarded scholarships sources Management, Niagara Frontier has been music director at Wasatch for P.A.C.E from the Buffalo Chapter of Cl1apte1: Academy, a private, co-ed, college prepa- t.he International Association of Admin­ istrative Professionals. Summer 2000 1-loucuroN M1uEu REMEMBRANCE

Alta Mae (Albro) Griffith, one great-great-grandson. service as town.historian. He was named 92, passed away on Decem­ Belfast Man of the Year in 1982. Survi­ ber 18, 1999, in Monterey, Mary (Lytle) Woodard, 88, died on vors include his wife, Dorothy (Warner Calif.2 8A native of Rushford, N.Y., this April 181 20001 in Indiana. She was a '37), five children, including Ce]este '81, French major enjoyed a long teaching ca­ longtime member of Bentley Creek grandchildren, and siblings. reer in western New York. Her retire­ Wesleyan Church. Her Houghton con­ ment activities included the Church of nections were many, including daughter Bernice(Bauer) Pease, 82, the Oaks and Alliance on Aging. She is Charlotte W. Carpenter '63, siblings 3 passed away on February 1, survived by two children, five grandchil­ Robert '39 and Florence (Lytle '35) 9 2000, in Geneseo, N.Y. A dren, and five great-grandchildren. Her Bence, and their spouses, nieces, and Warsaw, N.Y., native, she taught math in brother, Willet '30, and husbru1d prede­ nephews. Survivors include 10 d1ildren three western New York sd1ool districts ceased her. and 12 great-grandchildren. and completed a master's degree from the University of Rochester. She also Retired math teacher Friendship, N.Y., native sold real estate, at one time operating her Lowell B. Fox, 92, died on 34 Mabel (Farwell) Coakley, own firm. She was active in civic organi­ 9 October 18, 1999. He 85, died on March 51 2000, zations and the United Church of Livo­ taught2 and coached in the western New after enduring a long struggle with nia and attended Houghton's senior York towns of Delevan and Attica. His Alzheimer's disease. She taught at sev­ alumni events. In addition to her hus­ teaching career of 40 plus years was in­ eral New York state schools before set­ band, Gerald, Dorothy is survived by terrupted by a two-year stint in the U.S tling in Arlington, Va., where she en­ daughteTs Joyce Blowers '68 and Army during World War IT and capped joyed a 15-year teaching career at Sylvia Cleaveland '71, and seven by designation as New York State Wakefield High School. In 1988, she re­ gr andchildren, including Christine Teacher of the Year in 1969. Among his located to New Jersey, where she resided Oeaveland '01. many survivors are his wife, Dorothy, unti.l her passing. She was an active and sister, Hazel (Fox '37) Boon. member and musician at several Baptist Troupsburg, N.Y., resident churches during her lifetime. Her survi­ 42 Clara (Hogue'42) Knowles, Former college staff mem­ vors include two sons, grandchildren, 71, died unexpectedly on 3 3 ber and longtirne Houghton and her brother,Richard '34. June 28, 1999, io Homeil, N.Y. She ma­ resident Mae (Young '33) jored in English while invoJving herself Smith, 87, passed away on May 10, Donald Molyneux, 85, of Baltimore, in music and athletics. After graduation, 2000, in High Point, N.C., following a Ohio, died on January 12, 2000. A Clarn began a 39-year teaching career, 38 long illness. She was among the fi.rststu­ Houghton resident, he studied math and of those years devoted to Troupsburg dents to complete Houghton's then new physics at the college but eventually en­ Central School. She earned a master's public school music major. In 1936, she tered the ministry, pastoring churches degree from Alfred University. She was married Willard Smith '35, who sur­ from 1946-1991. .He was active in pulpit a member of Troups-burg United Meth­ vives. For more than 30 years they made supply at the time of his death. His in­ odist Church and included her local their home in Houghton where they terests included music.indcarpentry. He firemen's ladies auxiliary, retired teach­ rnisedtheir six daughters, Lois Thomas is survived by his wife, Ruby, two sons, ers assocfotion, Woodhull Community '60, Evelyn Day '63, Nancy Troyer '63, grandchildren, and cousins, including Friends and historical society among her Eileen Siglin '66, Aileen Brothers '67 Carol (Bird) Tomkins '39. civic activities. She was a former and Jean Calder '70. Mrs. Smith worked Troupsburg Citizen of the Year. Survi­ in the college's accounting office and par­ Former schoolteacher vors include Owen, her husband of 49 ticipated in the ministries of Houghton 3 6 Domenic P. Curcio, 88, years, one son, two siblings, and four Wesleyan Church. Prior to their move to passed away on March 24, grandchildren. Florida in 1976, the Smith's lived in In­ 2000.A lifelong resident of Belfast, N.Y., diana and worked at Marion College for Mr. Curcio commenced a 34-year, Lucille (Sizemore) Amold, four years. Mrs. Smith spent many re­ Allega.ny County-based teaching career 46 78, died on June 28, 1999. tirement summers in Houghton, con­ shortly after college. Along the way he Ordained in The Wesleyan tributing her energy and organizational earned a master's degree from Alfrt"d Church, Lucille lived in North Carolina skills to a variety of offices as a volun­ University. He was an active member of for mucl1 of her life. She was a member teer. She excelled as class of1933 reunion St. Patrick's church, serving for 20 years of Ardmore United Methodist Church, organizer. In addition to her husband and as president of its Holy Name Society. where she taught Sunday school for 40 daughters, she is survived by 21 grand­ His civic involvement included Boy years. She is survived by a sister, daugh­ children, 30 great-grandchildren, and Scouts, town council, Nature Club, and ter, and grandchild.

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Retired school administra­ joined Unevangelized Fields Mission, to Central Baptist's gym facility in a unique 47 tor and 50-year Rotarian which he devoted 34 years in Pecos and and early sports ministry. Through rec­ Leon H. Swartout, 77, died Santa Fe, N.M. Mr. Kruhmin is survived reational basketball leagues, he brought on November 16, 1999, in Canton, Ohio. by his wife, Beulah, three daughters, four in young men for friendship evangelism, An officer in the U.S. Army during grandchildren, and a brother. academic counseling, and guidance. Sev­ World War II, which interrupted his col­ eral went on to study at Christian col­ lege career, he completed a general sci­ Faith Boehne, 62, passed leges. He is survived by siblings includ­ ence major and went on to spend 30 away. on December 7, 1999, ing Dorothea Brueschwyler '66, and years at Fillmore, N.Y., Central School, inE Saratoga, N.Y. A regis­ nieces and nephews. Denver Seminary in including 16 years as superintendent. He tered60 nurse, she attended Houghton for Colorado has set up a scholarship fund completed a master's degree at Syracuse two years of pre-nurses' training, then in his honor to help students going intc University and pursued doctoral study at transferred to Columbia University urban ministry. Cornell. Leon was also active in the where she completed her bachelor's de­ United Methodist church, Boy Scouts, gree. She devoted much of her career to Sandra I. Jeffers, 60, died local government, and Masons. Survi­ Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New on December 13, 1999. A vors include his wife of 56 years, Lois York City and City of Hope Hospital in history major, Sandra wen! (Taylor '46), one sister,a son, grandchil­ Tulsa, Okla. on61 to complete a master's degree from dren, and a great-grandchild. Boston University and enjoyed a long Donald Brueschwyler, 64, passed career in social work, most of it devoted World War II era Merchant away on February 11, 2000, following a to San Diego County, Calif. She is sur­ 5 9 Marine veteran and retired long battle with cancer. He ministered in vived by an uncle and several cousins. missionary Walter H New York City for some 30 years, much Kruhmin, 78, died on January 7, 2000.. of that time devoted to the multi-ethnic Upon graduation this religion major Central Baptist Church. He also used the

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Creativityand the Incarnational Role ofArtists A response to Prof Hijleh's lecture: "What Kind of.Music is Jesus Composing?"

-Kristine Hess '00

WE ARE CREATED in the image of God, in­ vation. The dark lines that describe his cluding the aspect of creativity. Artists, figures trap them in very physical mate­ as creators, share a special understand­ rial. The lines imitate the effect of stained "The vibrant color ing of God's character, just as becoming glass-darkness that only accentuates the a parent throws sudden light on God's brilliant light illuminating these figures. palette of reds, relationship to us as our "Abba, Father." The colors surrounded by the heavy out­ The same creativity that is at work in lines represent the spiritual within the oranges, purples, Genesis 2:19, as Adam named the world physical. The image suggeststhe indwell­ around him, exists for artists, who seek ing of the Spirit that God promises in his and blues in to name or identify "the seen" through "Immanuel" or, "God with us," and one their imagery. Art historian Walter Christ gives his Church again on Pentecost. Monet's Percy relates, "Seeing and naming what The vibrant color palette of reds, oranges, had heretofore been unspeakable" is art's purples, and blues in Monet's painting "The painting, 'The transcendent role in society. Water Lily Pond" also reminded me of Naming, for the artist then, is a ren­ God's presence in his people and in his Water Lily dering or articulation of life. It can be­ world. In the strokes covering the canvas, I come participation with God's work of could see the flame of Pentecost, the breath Pond,' also naming. Consider these scripture refer­ of God's Spirit sustaining his Creation. ences: Isaiah 40:26, "Lift up your eyes on "Christian" art extends to more than reminded me of high and see: Who created these? He subject matter and theme. There is an who brings out their host and numbers abstract sense of Christian expression, God's presence them, calling them all by name ... " and consistent with Christ's style of commu­ Isaiah 43:1, "Do not fear, for I have re­ nication, one that values non-logical cre­ in his people and deemed you; I have called you by name, ativity.To give the Spirit flesh in art ech­ you are mine." oes the call of incarnation. The work of in his world." The visual arts also participate in the artist is to constantly examine their Christian activity and compassion. obedience to an incarnational calling. Ex­ Madeleine L'Engledemonstrates: "Some ploring the expression of faith in a vi­ of those angry etchings of [the artist,] sual way, as well as approaching visual Hogarth, depicting the sordidness and aspects of worship, is our challenge. The squalor and immorality caused by the practice of koinonia love and active com­ social inequities of his day are pro­ passion in our effort allows it to be part foundly incarnational, for they are filled of edification in the church as much as with anguished pity for the scum of the evangelization. earth ...and this compassion is Christ's." In my own look at the work of Georges Kristine Hess will be attending Penn Ms. Hess Roualt, a French artist of the 20th cen­ State University to pursue a master's tury, I find the same concern for suffer­ degree in art history. ing as well as the visual presence of sal-

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