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the
builds riie house..
Mitchell Theatre under construction
Culmination of the capital campaign Dedication of Rupp Communication Arts Center Alumni Award Honorees R E C I S
'Just a-passing thru
was a fairly formal affair—lots of pomp a one-two punch. If I were to die on my 62nd Itand circumstance—but then, ground- birthday, or my 42nd. or my next, what would
breakings at Taylor generally are. The I leave behind? facility now officially under constniction would In the answer to this question lies one of be named in honor of the eminent research the reasons for my involvement and invest- physiologist Dr. Walter Randall '38 and his ment in Taylor University—the school of '40) wife Gwen (Neibel . The couple stepped to Sammy Morris and Dr. Thaddeous Reade, of the podium to make a few remarks. Not one to my college roommate, of my Greek professor, stand on ceremony, their four-year-old and of all Taylor students and faculty, future grandson, Benjamin, joined them. and present and past.
In looking for photographs to include in The opportunity to be a part of so grand a this issue, I ran across one of this scene. Even parade of scholars and servants and home- today, it brings a smile to my lips—and a sigh, makers and world-changers is to me high for the Randall Environmental Studies Center privilege. It is to identify my life with a larger now honors the memory of Ben's maternal movement of God, with an institution he has grandparents. seen fit to use in his service.
Mortality has been much on my mind of This is, I think, not a bad heritage to leave late. A few months ago, our family received a for my grandchildren's grandchildren. series of middle-of-the-night phone calls In some ways, this issue of Taylor is about informing us my mother was being rushed to heritage. In it, we celebrate the culmination of the hospital, then to a larger one, then to a a capital campaign that resulted in the opening larger one yet. She had suffered (we found out of the Randall Environmental Studies Center later) both a brain aneurysm and a heart attack. and the Rupp Communication Arts Center.
It was her 62nd birthday. She was not ex- These facilities will enhance the learning pected to live through the night. (She did. environment of generations of Taylor students however, and further surprised her doctors by yet to come. We thank each and every one being well enough to return who had a hand in making home two weeks later.) this happen.
I was able to be there And even as we do, we during her time in the can feel the hand of the hospital's intensive care future generations tugging
unit. For those 10 days, at our skirt or pants leg, a my world seemed to stand gentle reminder of the
still. Everything seemed responsibility each one of different. My priorities us holds for leaving the had suddenly changed. world a better place for our
The brevity of life, and my having passed through it. own mortalitv landed like —Doug Marlow '81. editor BLE OF CONTENTS
Cover: The girders of the Mitchell The-
atre in the Rupp Communication Arts
Center against the sky just six weeks
before the targeted completion date for .^!-"^.
the facility.
Vol. 87. No. 1 2 Exchange Winter 1995 On Campus
Glory hallelujah! 11 The campus radio station, Two newfacilities adorn the campus, the culmination and wTuc, moved into tangible results ofthe University's recent capital campaign. new quarters in By Doug Marlow the Rupp Communication Honor to whom honor is due 15 Arts Center last
fall.
Creditfor the campaign 's successgoes to many;fourfamilies in particular, however, leave their marl; on Taylor. By Jim Garringer
The httle campaign that could 19
" Everyone said, "It can 't be done. Tltat it was done, and
done successfully, is a storied tribute to God'sfaithfidness. By Doug Marlow
The hillside is getting crowded 25
Put in Christ's hands, a sack lunch canfeed 5.000. The
important question, then as now. is: "/s he at the picnic/''' By Jay Kesler
Taylor University (317)998-2751 27 Class Act President: Dr. Jay Kesler '58 Provost: Dr. Daryl R. Yost 30 Alumni Notes Taylor: A Magazine for Taylor University Alumni and Friends (ISSN 1073-
4376) is published quarterly by Office of University Relations, 500 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989, Dr. Charles R. Jaggers '69, vice president. Taylor is disthbuted 39 In Memoriam free of charge to alumni, current students and their parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the University. Copyright© 1995 Taylor University. 40 Vista Editor, designer: Douglas J. R. Marlow '81 Assistant editor, pliotographer: Jim Garringer Alumni notes editor: Marty Songer '78 Student news editor: Randy Dillinger '95 Student assistant: Peter Marshall '95 Send your letters and comments to Editor, Contributing writers: Jay Kesler '58, Jeff Raymond '86. Wesley Robinson '50 Guest writers: Susan Miller '95, Michelle Ramsdale '98 Taylor, 500 West Reade Avenue, Upland, Indi- Cover photo: Jim Garringer Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome, but we cannot assume responsibility for ana 46989: via telephone, 1 (800) TU-23456, safekeeping. Opinions expressed in Taylor are those of the authors, not necessarily Taylor University. ext. 5197: via fax, (317) 998-4910: or via Inter- Please mail address corrections to Office of Alumni Relations,
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Winter 1 995 / TAYLOR 1 - EXCHANGE
Editor's note: Taylor University is considering a foray into cyberspace witti an establisiied presence on tiie Cliristian- ity Online forum on America Online, perhaps as early as
April. Look for more details in tfie spring issue o^ Taylor.
Cyberspace is for the taking a heard of a number of accounts boards through cin. cin also has a where lives have been changed strong desire to educate the body of I opened the latest edition of through online encounters Christ about the perils and poten- Tay/or magazine with great anticipa- (healings, salvation!). tials of cyberspace. tion. Using computers in ministry I was privileged to minister has long been a yearning of mine Educational opportunities along with a pastor fi'om Atlanta to a which few people seem to under- very distressed man who was Distance education was also stand . . . yet. enslaved to lifelong bisexual mentioned in at least one of the However, after reading the
bondages. He was destroying Tay/w articles. I think that I may articles I am a bit concerned. They himself by leading a dual life. On well qualify as a 'lay expert' on this were well-written articles which one side he was a family man, subject. After leaving Taylor due to addressed significant aspects of this deacon of a Baptist church. On the lack of funds, my wife Rae-Ann latest application of technology, but other, he engaged in a sordid (Fitton x '83) and I decided to get I came away feeling that, in an effort lifestyle of one-night stands, wild married. We moved back to to counter the brassy claims of the parties and the like. He had been Harrisburg, Penn., where she evangelists and capitalists of the keeping this sordid side a secret, continued her studies at Messiah Information Age and to induce but it was unraveling at the seams. College and finished with a degree some rational restraint, the positive He was near-suicidal. in behavioral science while working possibilities were not given enough To make a long story short, we part time. attention.
were able to counsel and pray with Because of job requirements, I I envision, and have actually him in a private chat room where he could only take courses at night. seen, some extraordinary examples found an initial release. He experi- Finally, I completed a bachelor's of using technology as a tool fit for enced further deliverance at a degree in 1993 at an accredited use in building the Kingdom of church that he his wife just which in God. and had school specializes distance 'stumbled' into. education.
Coniiniuiication I could sense God's overwhelm- I hope Taylor will consider ing presence as we prayed for him distance learning programs. Few My Dad and I have begun 'online' that night. I give our Lord other Christian schools really do. corresponding via e-mail through Jesus all praise and glory. Only He Taylor could do a great job at it. I CompuServ. We were never all that can change lives and deliver us can't say exactly why, but when I close until we went to Promise fi^om our sin. think of Taylor, I always think of a Keeper's together this past sum- school that leads the way into all mer. We've shared thoughts via e- Cooperative forum that God wants her students to be. mail that have been difficult in I encourage you to check out That's why I initially chose Taylor, person. Corresponding with Dad. E- what the Christian Interactive and why I would have really mail gives almost the same immedi-
Network (ciN)is endeavoring to preferred to finish up there . . . and ate feedback as person-to-person accomplish. Currently a forum on why I writing to encourage the communication, but allows more am CompuServe, CIN started in the Taylor community to take hold of time for reflection if desired. We are spring of last year. It is dedicated to the opportunities of cyberspace with communicating like never before. using cyberspace to reach the lost a Joshua/Caleb attitude. We are not Salvation and provide ministry avenues for grasshoppers (as the other spies
the church. It has separate forums thought): our God is able. He will Soon after I got an account on for missions, world crisis interven- give us the land! America Online. I discovered a tion, homeschooling, ministry and BobLentzx '83 Christian Fellowship chat room. All Christian publishing. Mechanicsbttrg, Pennsylvania kinds of folks pop into these rooms. number of Christian organiza- or Often the majority are not Chris- A RLENTZ@AMP. COM tions are already supporting bulletin GideonIfe@AOL. tians or are marginal at best. I have COM
TAYLOR / Winter 1995 IN BRIEF
Friend to students $4 million to complement a bond issue for director of the play. After attending a
For 22 years, Billie Manor, director of the remaining $3,267 million needed both production of Big River at southern the learning to finance the new building and raze the Indiana's Lincoln State Park, Hubbard support center existing one. spoke with the director, who offered Taylor
(lsc) . has helped the use of part of their set. Moving on students achieve Regardless of additional complications their academic Feeling called to church ministry in with lights and sound equipment, the show potenital. She has Oregon, Dale and Bonnie Sloat said did go on, a testimony to God's faithful- works closely with goodbye to the Taylor community last ness, Hubbard says. In fact, the theme for disabled students summer. But not without tears. For 12 the cast became, "He is faithful." and others with years, the Sloats served Taylor—Dale as an Opening night was exhausting, but by learning disabilities. instructor and as the director of university the second night, Hubbard and the cast Noting her many relations, and Bonnie as an adjunct faculty were more comfortable with the new contributions, the member. The Sloats were actively involved theater environment. Next up: Taylor
Parents' Association honored her this year with missionary kids (mks) , and nine years theatre's production of Neil Simon's Lost in with the Student Friend Award. Manor says ago founded at Taylor Mu Kappa, an Yonkers. hits the stage this month. it is rewarding to see students apply an organization for mks, which now has Experunents on the lone prairie understanding of their learning styles in chapters on 42 campuses. the classroom. Three students presented papers at the Maintenance sets a raise annual meeting of the Indiana Academy of
Survey savs . . . A 15,865 square-foot replacement facility Science, November 4, based on the first A recent survey conducted by the for the two buildings destroyed in a fire in year results of a study of prairie plants. Eric Taylor Student Organization (tso) reveals November 1993, should be ready for Adams '95, Ann Lawson '95, and Mark that students generally prefer single-sex occupancy in March, according to Provost Rudy '96 worked with professors on a residence halls. Almost twice as many Daryl Yost. The buildings, grounds, and project examining land replenishment students said they would be more likely to housekeeping staffs currently operate from through the use of native prairie plants. stay on campus in a single-sex donn than in temporary quarters In the basement of The Upland a co-ed environment. Students also say that Bergwall Hall. Named for long-time prairie restoration single-sex dorms contribute more to Buildings and Grounds director Ralph plot served as the personal growth than co-ed halls. Taylor Boyd, the $500,000 complex will provide field site for the the currently has three co-ed residence halls offices, workshop areas, and storage. project, which with separate floors for men and women. included a study of The show must go on the effects of Honored for excellence As the production date of the fall play. various fertilizers James Coe, associate professor of Big River, came closer and closer and on prairie plants. business, was honored with the 1994 several components of the theater re- Last year's heavy Teaching Excellence and Campus Leader- mained yet to be completed, those involved prompted a second ship Award during the Faculty Chapel in with the production began to wonder if the • project noting the
September. Coe was cited as a pioneer in effects of flooding teaching methodology and creative course on the prairie. A third experiment focused development, as well as a model teacher on controlling various non-native weeds in and campus leader. The recipient of the the prairie restoration plot. award is selected by a campus committee, Technical revolutions and receives a check for $1000. The Educational Technology Center Morris Hall part II (etc) added cutting-edge technology to its
According to plans submitted this fall collection of services this past fall, cd-rom for approval to the Taylor Board of drives were added to both pc and Trustees, a replacement for the aging Macintosh computers, as well as complex Sammy Morris Hall will be built to the multimedia production capabilities. south of the existing facility, facing east Also new this school year are a color toward State Road 22. show would indeed go on as planned. printer, color copier, and software which
The plans state that the old Morris Hall Perhaps it was by divine Providence that allows 35-millimeter slide images to be is to be demolished upon completion of the Taylor was able to borrow part of the set stored on cd-rom. "We are catching the new dormitory. The board called upon the for the play, says Dr. Oliver Hubbard, front end of a great multimedia wave at Taylor administration to identify at least professor of communication arts and Taylor," says Jim Kleist, director of the etc.
Winter 1995 /TAYLOR Don Yocum. class of 1944 president,
presents the class' 50 year anniversary
gift at Homecoming '94. Settings Taylor UNWERSlTY^3,ass.oc| record. 100 percent of the class of 1944
CLASS ^ graduates participated in the gift.
University's reputation for acadeiiiic excellence noted
Tiro national publications rank Taylor among the best for scholastic leadership.
ut to the test, it seems endowments. This marks the Taylor has what national second consecutive year that the
evaluators are looking for in University has been named in the an educational institution. This past annual survey.
fall, Taylor University was recog- U.S. News and World Report nized for the pursuit of academic listed Taylor for the eighth time in
excellence by listings in both its annual college poll. Various
Peterson 's Guide to Competitive factors are considered in determin-
Colleges and in U.S. News and World ing whether a school will be listed Report's "America's Best Colleges." among "America's Best Colleges,"
Peterson s Guide lists those including tuition, enrollment, colleges and universities consis- endowment, academic programs
tently attracting the most accom- and performance, and student life. plished students. Institutions are Dr. Colleen Warren demands the According to Provost Daryl Yost, selected for inclusion based on the best of her English students. the recognition comes as the result scholastic achievements of their of the standard of excellence that respective student bodies, as well as data on class size, majors, and Taylor works toward achieving.
First Scholarship Award Dinner pays tribute to donors
Scholarship donors and recipients are afforded an opportunity to meet one another
y her own reckoning, when assist students by making scholar-
L^Rita Boren, Taylor trustee ship gifts. In his remarks, Kesler
and long-time friend of the noted that, as Taylor's admissions
college, attended Oklahoma State process is not based on a prospec-
University in the mid-1950s, she tive student's ability to pay, tuition received 32 hours of course credit scholarships are an important for a total of $224 a year. "That's a source of funds to many students.
little different from what things are Christan Hibschman '95, counts now," she said, highlighting the herself among that number. A need for scholarships. She was Christian education major from
"preaching to the choir," addressing Warren, N.J., she says, "Personally,
those gathered for the Upland I wouldn't be here if it was not for
campus' inaugural Scholarship the financial aid that I received."
Award Dinner, held last fall.
The event brought scholarship Provost Daryl Yost (left) greets donors and recipients together for Howard Carver. Garverandhis wife,
an evening, and allowed President V. Anne (Renbarger '75), have es- Jay Kesler and others to extend a tablished a scholarship fund which personal thank you to donors who benefits music students.
4 TAYLOR/ Winter 1995 ON C A M P U
Beth Prior '96 spent part of last summer
recovering from a surgery in wfiichi sfie
donated a l recovered sufficiently to prove tier skill as a member of the tennis team^ Hybels, Caiupolo issue difficult call to always act iii love Two prominent evangelical leaders give the campus community "^much to think about' Members of the Taylor community were chal- lenged recently by two evangelical leaders to live out the love of Christ in addressing a world in need. Rev. Bill Hybels, senior pastor of the Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, 111., and Dr. Tony Campolo, professor of sociology at Eastern College, each delivered several messages to the campus during the fall semester. In a series titled "Our Modern Moral Trifecta," Hybels placed his 'bet' as to the top three moral dilemmas facing the Christian community and addressed the topics of homosexuality, abortion, Nationally-known speaker, author, and college professor Tony and racism. Campolo receives a hug from his friend, Taylor President Jay Kesler. Hybels encouraged his audi- ences to follow Christ's example of love. This is a common theme of challenge. Perhaps speaking for love in these difficult areas. He Campolo's speaking and writing, as many of his peers, Jeff Ramsdale '94 asked Taylor to commit itself to were other themes he emphasized says, "It gave me a lot to think "being a truth and grace-giving throughout the week: adopting an about," says Jeff Ramsdale '94. community. attitude of submission and surren- "If Taylor University and the der to the lordship of Christ, living surrounding area could be known in celebration of the kingdom of as that community which learned God, and bringing the message of how to do that high-wire act of jubilee to the poor and oppressed. being able at the same time to draw Campolo also addressed the lines that honor scripture and to danger of materialism in American build bridges that honor love, society and the lack of true intimacy Heaven will smile from the east to in relationships. He says, "This the west." culture is dying because of a lack of Speaking during the fall spiritual intimacy in relationships. It hasn't renewal week, Campolo noted that made us so much into sinners as it "Jesus loved people who were has made us into dead people." dangerous to love, scary to love." Hope may be found, he says, in the Citing Christ's example, Cam- transforming grace of God's Spirit. polo challenged listeners to commit The Taylor community re- themselves to living lives of radical sponded well to the speakers' Rev. Bill Hybels Winter 1 995 / TAYLOR 5 — The Upland Train Depot, finally home for the holidays, displays one of the many Christmas decorations found in town. Taylor continued its new tradition of decorating the campus with lights. Freshmen take the Upland plunge for Welcome Weekend Incoming students learn that Taylor's reputation for Christian service is well-founded T^elcome Weekend is 'This is the traditionally the time first time stu- W when freshmen are dents have been oriented to the Taylor community. involved in this This past fall, over 400 incoming type of thing," students were also introduced to says Carol Upland residents as they took part Sisson, director in a community service project of orientation. dubbed "Freshmen Community "It's something Plunge." I had thought On their first Monday in Upland, about for the students had lunch at Taylor L^ke, last couple of where they were welcomed by Dr. years." She was Members of the class of '98 find time for play as well as Charles Jaggers, vice president for encouraged to community service. university relations, and representa- incorporate the tives of Upland. They received paint. Others painted the police Plunge into Welcome Weekend engineer's caps and "I Love Upland" station and the town library. Work activities after attending a summer buttons, then rode Wandering was done at the Upland Lions' Club Association of Christians in Student Wheels busses to their work sites. and Helping Hand as well. Students Development conference. Several students worked at the worked for about three hours About 30 Taylor staff and fonner Upland train depot, scraping old before returning to campus. faculty members helped supervise the student teams. The work day gave students an Bedi appointed to new leadersliip role opportunity to make new friends and to build class unity, Sisson says. Former head of education noiv serves in academic affairs 'This class is enthused about working with each other. They also Education has long been a ton University, Washington, D.C., seem interested in getting involved part of Dr. Stephen Bedi's where he taught for the eight years with the community." life. This past summer he prior to his return to Taylor in 199 L Response from the community took another step in his involvement For three years, Bedi served as has been positive as well. According in education when he was named associate dean of education, chair of to Sisson, several letters praising associate vice president for aca- the education department, and the students for their work have demic affairs and dean of curriculum associate professor of education. He been received. Recognizing and instruction. Bedi's new responsi- also directed the teacher education individual students, some members bilities include administering the program. of the community have asked them academic programs and curriculum Although he believes in the role to come back to do more work for at both Upland and Fort Wayne. of education, Bedi says there is pay this time. After graduating from Taylor in more to it than that. "Young people 'The project did a lot for 1965, Bedi worked for 28 years in have the empowerment of the Spirit community relations," Sisson says. public education. He received the that allows them to be distinctive in "I'd like to start making it a tradition EdD degree from George Washing- the areas to which God calls them." for future classes." 6 TAYLOR /Winter 1995 SPORTS The Trojan baseball team spent a week in sports evangelism in Honduras over Christmas break. The trip gave fresh- man Mario Hernandez a chance to be back in his home country. Fall season marks first year of full participation in MCC Sophomore cross country runner James Njoroge sets the pace for Taylor athletes runners, but still managed a Taylor made its full-fledged appearance in the Mid- respectable year. The Lady Trojans Central conference (mcc) finished third in the mcc, won the this year. The women's teams began 1 1-team Eaiiham Invitational meet, play in the mcc last year, while the and finished second at two others. men joined conference competition Senior Amy Boothe qualified for this fall. nationals. Soccer: The Trojans were 1994 Football: Although the Trojans MCC co-champions with a 6-0-1 lost their final four games of the regular-season mark. In the mcc season to fall to 3-7, they showed tournament, Taylor advanced to the improvement under new head championship match, only to be coach Steve Wilt. Competing for the defeated by Indiana Wesleyan in a first year in the Mid States football marathon 150-minute match that association, the football team had a was finally decided on penalty 2-3 record in league play, good for a kicks. third place tie. Junior Tony Bohl was named to Taylor's record-setting receiver the NAiA Honorable Mention All- James Njoroge ranks among the na- Doug Bonura was named to the America team. tion 's best cross country runners. naia All-America first team, Tennis: The Lady Trojans tennis defensive teammate .I.J. Guedet to squad became the first Taylor team team. Steele was also named an the Honorable Mention squad. ever to win a regular season or NCCAA All-American. tournament title in the mcc They Cross Country: TTie men's now advance to the naia national cross country team captured the tournament for the third time in MCC title, as well as three invita- four years. tional titles, and went on the finish Named to the mcc All-Confer- 19th in the naia. ence team was duo Beth Prior, Sophomore .lames Njoroge led junior, and Dana Steckley, senior. the team. He was undefeated With no seniors and only two throughout the regular season and juniors, the men's tennis team won individual titles at the Notre struggled to a 2-8 mark. A respect- Dame Invitational, Indiana State able showing in the mcc tournament Meet, and mcc. At the end of the earned Taylor fifth place. season, Njoroge placed third at naia Volleyball: The Lady Trojans nationals in 24:29, earning his posted a glittering 41-12 record (6-1 fourth All-America award, and in mcc play) winning both regular became only the second Taylor season and tournament titles in the runner in history to win the Indiana mcc. Natalie Stanislaw and State title. Gretchen Newhouse, both juniors, The women's cross country team Attiletic Hall of Fame inductees for 1994 include (from and freshman Natalie Steele were was rebuilding after graduation left) Jim Bustiur '89, Jodi (Williamson '87) Wortfi and '62. named to the mcc All-Conference losses of four of its top seven Sfieldon Bassett Winter 1 995 / TAYLOR TAYLOR UNIVERSITY-FORT The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orches- tra presented Tchail craclier" in the Gerig Activities Center during the third annual community Christmas concert hosted by TUFW. Sharathon meets fund raising goal Ch ristian radio success story ^ or 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, wbcl-90.3 fm. Fort lg-= J Wayne, and simulcast station WBCY-SQ.S FM, Ai-chbold, Ohio, broadcast a popular mix of contem- During Sharathon, volunteers (above) help send thank- porary Christian music blended yous to donors with traditional favorites. For two as WBCUWBCY days each January, the station radio personal- conducts an on-air fund drive called ity Jeff Carlson "Sharathon." (left) and a friend This year's goal was an ambi- vie for the atten- tious 8725,000, a $25,000 increase tion ofon-the-air over last year's Sharathon goal. broadcasters, Listeners came through for the among them. station. Just three minutes before President Jay midnight on the second day of Kesler (right). Sharathon, the goal was met. New director of financial aid appointed Alumna changes roles, campuses in accepting new position im Barnett-Johnson took on arrived, the Minority Student new responsibilities in her Organization (mso) was the main service to Taylor in January, avenue of fellowship for Taylor's when she was named director of ethnic student population. Under financial aid for the Fort Wayne her leadership, mso underwent not campus. A 1989 graduate of Taylor, only a change of name, but a she had served as director of ethnic change of focus, ah-wa (Africans, student programs on the Upland Hispanics, Asians, and Native campus since 1990. Americans) emerged as a result. "I According to Barnett-Johnson, felt like the name 'minority' had too her desire to pursue an accounting much of a negative stigmatism Kim Barnett-Johnson position, and her enjoyment of attached to it," she says, adding that interaction with students and AHANA more accurately reflects the campus safety officer on the Upland parents were influencing factors in diverse attributes of the Taylor campus, and their one-year-old her decision to change roles. ethnic student body. daughter Eboni. In 1990, Barnett-Johnson became A Fort Wayne native, Barnett- In her new role, Kim fills a Taylor's first director of ethnic Johnson currently lives in Upland position vacated by Victoria Book, student programs. When she with her husband Vincent, a also a 1989 Taylor graduate. 8 TAYLOR / Winter 1 995 ' celebration "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain that build it." — Winter 1995 /TAYLOR 9 a llel uj a h '8 M. \x3 I f_M.^tZ^ • by Doug Marlow 1 Two new facilities adorn the canipns, the cnhnination and tangible result of the University's recent capital campaign. The intangible results will be seen in the lives of tomorrow's leaders. /^—% fterPresidentJayKesler'58madethe ribbon marking the official opening of the announcement at Homecoming '93, those Rupp Communication Arts Center. Two years present stood to sing the doxology as an earlier, the late Dr. Walter Randall '38 had expression of praise to the Father who su- performed similar duties at the dedication of perintends the building of every life. They the Randall Environmental Studies Center were celebrating a significant event in the in October 1992. life of Taylor University: successful comple- These two facilities represent the tion of a three-year, $8.9 million capital cam- University's continued pursuit of excellence paign. The campaign raised funds for the in fulfilling her mission. In the words of construction, operational endowment, and President Jay Kesler, they also represent equipping of two capital projects, the Rupp "the unselfish commitment and total involve- Communication Arts Center and the Randall ment of Taylor board members, alumni. Environmental Studies Center. friends, faculty and staff." This past October, Dr. Dalejackson, chair The new buildings are tangible evidence ofthe Taylor University communication arts of the campaign's success. The campaign department, was among those who cut the was a highly focused effort which targeted Winter 1995 /TAYLOR 11 select groups of donors. It is the largest- buildings. It includes the Mitchell Theatre, ever successful campaign in the University's as well as a television studio, journalism lab, histoiy . The new facilities enhance already- faculty offices, classrooms, and various other strong academic rooms and studios. programs of the The S3. 6 million Randall Environmental University with in- Studies Center opened to students in the fall structional space of 1992. It houses a well-respected under- designed and con- graduate program in stiTJCted for special- environmental stud- ized uses. ies and features spe- New this past cialized labs, re- fall, the $5.2 million search and teaching Rupp Communication Aiis Center brings labs, climate-con- Capital campaign Gifts/Commitments to January 1, 1995 together under one roof a department that trolled chambers, a Randall Environmental Studies Center had been scattered across several campus seminar room, class- Construction $ 1.939,605 Equipment 272.000 rooms, and faculty Fees - 5.2 percent 98.039 Contingency 37.700 offices. Endowment 1,000,000 If the buildings are tangible evidence of Deferred construction greenhouse 256.526 the benefits of the capital campaign's comple- Total $3,603,870 tion, perhaps more intangible are the ben- Rupp Communication Arts Center efits that will be lived out in the lives of Construction $3,980,637 Equipment 620.000 current and future students. Fees - 5, 7 percent 226.000 Contlngency/Misc. 98.911 Addressing campaign donors. Dr. Jack- Endowment 300,000 son points out the significance of their gifts: Total $3,603,870 "What you have helped us do, by participat- Campaign expenses $96,613 ing in this adventure, is to ensure that Taylor Total $96,613 will continue to prepare committed, skilled, Grand total $ 8,926,031 Christian young people to take leadership roles in our communication-dominated world." It is a world, too, in which environmental 12 TAYLOR /Winter 1995 issues will shape the actions of government, Speaking of the culmination of the capital industiy, and the general public for decades campaign. President Jay Kesler expresses to come. Thanks to the involvement of many his gratitude this way: "To realize that this donors, says Dr. Edwin Squiers, professor of has taken place in so short a time is just a biology and director of the environmental miracle for which I would like to offer grati- studies program, the Randall Center offers tude to the Lord himself. I believe that the Taylor students an understanding of the whole spirit of giving began with the phrase, .' environmental problems facing the world 'In the beginning, God created. . . Then today, and more. "[It gives] the next genera- God, who created, loved so much that he tion of problem-solvers the technical skills, gave his only begotten Son. In gratitude for knowledge, and conscience necessary to God's gift, then people have given. This provide the kind of workable solutions that campaign is not the result of any one indi- vfiW improve the quality of life for all the vidual; it's the result of many, many, of God's world's residents." people; I thank God for you all." Winter 1995 /TAYLOR 13 I s I o n ^'^"^^T ii 5 The success of the capital campaign is the resuh of much prayer and sacrifice on the part of many people. Four families in particular, however, leave their mark on Taylor University. J •! by jjm Garringer # ^ y their support of the recent capital They maintain close relationships with many campaign, or by lending their names to the faculty members, as well, capital projects completed, these families Avis Industrial Corporation played a cru- are associated in an integral way with the on- cial role in the success of the recent capital going mission of Taylor University. campaign in making the lead gift for the Randall Environmental Studies Center. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H In a recent address to scholarship recipi- Upland is home to the corporate head- ents, LaRita said, quartersof the Avis Industrial Corporation. "Our prayer as we Leland Boren, president, and his wife LaRita, contribute is that the vice president, are long-time friends of the students will remem- University and are involved with Taylor at ber the gifts that they almost every level. LaRita has served as a have received and member of the Taylor University Board of the way that they Trustees for some 20 years. have been given, and 'They are mom and dad to a lot of Taylor that someday, when students," says Gene Rupp, vice president they are blessed as for development atTaylor. 'They have helped we have been many, many students." blessed, they will In addition to their generous financial share with some support of the University, the Borens in- other student the volve themselves personally with students, successes they have serving as employers, mentors, and friends, achieved." Winter 1 995 / TAYLOR 1 nd Gwen Randall The late Dr. Walt '38 and Gwen (Niebel '40) Randall were loving, caring, committed Christians who practiced hospitality. The Randalls returned to their alma mater almost 10 years ago after Walt concluded a brilliant career as a cardiovascular physiolo- gist at the Stritch School of Medicine. Loyola University, Chicago. Walt's desire was to continue his research and to assist Taylor students. Gwen, Walt's helper, friend, and supporter, was a retired school teacher who substitute taught at the local middle school. The driving force of Walt's life was re- search, and he shared that zeal with his students. "He had a love for students. He loved to see the excitement in their eyes when they would make some new discov- The following August, it was he who joined ery," says colleague and biology professor her in the presence of the Lord. Dr. Timothy Burkholder. To honor the eminent scientist and his Ora and Hernia Rupp wife, the University's Board ofTrustees voted The Rupp Communication Arts Center to name the facility the Randall Environmen- memoralizes this Archbold, Ohio business- tal Studies Center. man and his life-long companion. Ora and At its dedication.Walt said, "I give my Herma Rupp's children made a generous heart and my mind to this facility, as well as gift in memory of their parents for the con- my name, trusting it will be a place to unravel struction of the facility. This gift was in turn the mysteries that God has given us to solve." matched by Sauder Woodworking and Although Gwen died just four weeks be- Archbold Container, also in honor of the fore the October 1992 ceremony, Walt con- couple who were known for their Christian fided that he felt as if she was there with him. love and commitment. 16 TAYLOR /Winterl 995 The Sauders can testify firsthand to the William and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell generosity and friendship of the Rupp fam- The Rupp Communication Arts Center ily. Over 50 years ago, a devastating fire includes as a focal point the Mitchell The- roared through Erie Sauder's woodworking atre, named in honor of a family with a shop in Ai'chbold. Sauder had decided to centuiy-long tradition of service and giving close his business and look for other em- to Taylor University. ployment when Ora Rupp invested in the Mrs. Mitchell, known as "Betty" to her venture, and as a re- friends, oversees the English Bonter Mitchell sult. Sauder Wood- Foundation, established in honor of her fa- working is today a ther. Dr. Calvin English. He was associated viable, healthy busi- with the Fort Wayne College of Medicine, ness. The Sauders' which was a part of Taylor University in the matching gift to the late nineteenth century. Betty's mother, campaign stands as Maiy Tower English, maintained ties with a tribute to the Taylor. English Hall is named in her honor. friendship of the two Betty and her late husband William main- men. tained a similarly close relationship with the Wliile both Ora University over many years, and Betty con- and Hernia Rupp_ tinues to support both the Upland and Fort have passed from Wayne campuses in a wide variety of projects this life, their contri- and endeavors. Through her significant and butions to the com- ongoing philanthropic support of student munity of Arch- scholarships, she has affected and will con- bold and to Taylor tinue to affect the lives of many. University wall testify When Lilly Endowment, Inc. issued a to future generations challenge to the University to raise match- of what God can do ing funds for enhancing the communication with hearts that are arts program, Betty was the first major do- yielded to Him. nor to the project. Naming the theatre in All five of the Rupp grandchildren are honor of her and her husband is a fitting alumni of Taylor University. tribute. Winter 1995 /TAYLOR 17 I • !• RU r COMMUNICAI ARTS CENTER lillliij E'S SENIOR EKHIBIT iMUlHlrit^ VISIIING EXHIB OCT. ?»* GIILLEillll L^^TLa^iW-tf 'j^gStT''*' are reflect ;iM m 1 1 m e n t Reflections The opening of the Rupp Center represents the cul- mmation of a 3-year $8.9 milhon campaign and is itself a reflection of God's faithfulness. by Doug Marlow '81 TB he psalmist puts it this way: "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it" (Psalm 127:1a, k,i\) . These words resonate with those who provided leader- ship for the University's recently-completed capital campaign. They are quick to credit the Lord with his blessing on the overall effort. The story of the campaign is one of sacrifice, challenge, commitment, and faith- fulness on the part of many—and it is a story worth telling. A story of vision. President Jay Kesler referenced this fact in making a point to a group of Taylor stu- Winter 1995 /TAYLOR 19 called upon this faith when they voted to embark upon the capital campaign in the fall of 1990. The campaign sought funds for construction, operational endowment, and equipping of two major facilities: the Randall Environmental Studies Center and the Rupp Communication Arts Center. Objective facts seemed to warn of impossibilities, but in the end, faith carried the day. .4 story of leadership The lead gift for the campaign came from Avis Industrial Corporation, whose corpo- rate headquarters are located just across the street from Taylor's Upland campus. Leland and LaRita Boren, president and vice presi- dent of Avis Industrial Corporation, respec- dents gathered for a leadership seminar. tively, are long-time friends and benefactors Distinguishing between leadership (a qual- of the University. Both have served Taylor in ity) and management (a science), he said, a behind-the-scenes fashion. In addition, "Leadership has vision: management deals LaRita has provided leadership as a member with realistic data." Noting the campaign of the Board of Trustees. was then nearing its goal, Kesler explained 'The Borens deserve tremendous thanks that its success had not always been as- from all the constituents of Taylor," says sured. "At the outset of the campaign, virtu- Gene Rupp, vice president for development. ally everyone said 'It can't be done.'" "LaRita has given of herself in so many ways. Designed to be a "targeted" low-visibility She's had many students work for her: she effort with limited publicity, it would concen- has helped students with tuition dollars; she Well-equipped labs enhan trate on a select group of major donors, has been a mentor and spiritual leader to foundations, and individuals. Even so, the many Taylor coeds. LaRita is a very humble task of raising $8.9 million in three years servant of God." seemed a bit more than daunting for an With a Si million challenge gift toward institution of Taylor's size. However, as Kesler reminded the students, "Leadership has faith; management has facts." The University's Board of Trustees 20 TAYLOR /Winterl 995 the environmental studies center, the Borens set the campaign on its way to success. sity. They were invited to spe- // is a story of challenge cial dinners where the goal of The challenge Avis Industrial Corpora- the campaign was outlined tion issued was for the remaining members and opportunities to participate extended. of the University's Board of Trustees to Noting that few employees of small pri- collectively match the gift amount. They vate Christian colleges complain of being proved equal to the overpaid, campaign leadership compliments Randall Center challenge and met, the group of 311 part- and full-time employ- then exceeded the ees, representing 72 percent participation, goal set before them, who collectively pledged $348,250 to the donating more than capital campaign and directed another $1 million to the $249,34 1 to the operating budget over a three- campaign's goal and year period. accounting for 23 per- .4 story of commitment cent of total funds In her near-150-year history, the Univer- given for the effort. sity has never depended upon one major ,4 story of sacrifice benefactor for financial support. Instead, in Another group God's providence, gifts have been received targeted by the cam- from a number of generous donors. This paign was faculty, ad- campaign was no exception. Campaign lead- ministration, and ership compiled a list of 60 alumni and friends staff of the Univer- with the potential to make significant gifts. Among those who gave generously were the Campaign cabinet members: (Board of Trustees) Campaign Chair Rupp and Sauder families, who honored the Carl Moellering. president, Moellehng Construction, Fort Wayne, Ind.: memory of Ora and Herma Rupp in the LaRita Boren. vice president. Avis Industrial Corporation, Upland, Ind.: Thieodore Brolund, president, W.A. Witney Corporation, Rockford, III.; naming of the communication arts center. Arthur Muselman. president. E P Graphics, Berne, Ind.: (University A story offaithfulness administrators) Jay Kesler, president: Daryl Yost, provost: Tom Beers, campaign executive director: Charles daggers, vice president for univer- A special challenge was issued to alumni sity relations: and Gene Rupp, vice president for development. of the Communication Arts program. Alumni were invited to contribute gifts of any amount, Winter 1995 /TAYLOR 21 Theatre Support Level The Centrum but were challenged to "pur- chase" a theatre seat with a gift of $1200. Over 8250,000 was donated to the communication arts center by this effort. Total alumni giving to the communication arts project, not counting that from alumni trustees, faculty, or staff, was over $564,000. ,4 story offoundational support Giving by charitable foundations played a significant role in the success of the cam- Television production studio paign. Early pledges were received from Mrs. Betty Mitchell of the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, forwhom the Mitchell Theatre is named, and from the Indianapo- 22 TAYLOR / Winter 1995 Junior Matt Bucken (far left), his sister Hannah, and parents Glenda and George enjoy the balcony view. lis-based Lilly Endowment, Inc. Later in the Unless the Lord builds the house. . . campaign. The Kresge Foundation of Troy, There is much for which to be thankful, Mich., contributed a significant gift toward campaign leadership says. The Randall En- the completion of the campaign. vironmental Studies Center opened to stu- A story of change dents in the fall of 1992; the Rupp Communi- The original $8.3 million goal was twice cation Arts Center opened to students this revised upward to a final goal of $8.9 million past fall. Both facilities will be employed to as midway through the campaign the origi- train future Christian leaders well into the nal architects for the communication arts 21st century. facility went out of business. This, and ad- For these blessings, and for so many justments for floor space added to the project others, campaign leadership readily admits to service the rapidly increasing student en- dependence upon God. rollment in the communication arts program, They quote Psalm 118:23, 'This is the necessitated an upward revision of the goal. Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes." I Winter 1995 /TAYLOR 23 e h a He n g loaves and too small fish The important (juestion, then as now, is: "Is he at the picnic?" by Dr. Jay Kesler At the end of a successful capital campaign that has resulted in adding two major buildings to our campus, my mind immediately goes to the scripture for a par- allel experience. For many of us I suspect there is a need to feel that we are doing the work of God, as did people of old. For me, at least, I know this is true. One thinks of the building of the temple by Solomon or the restoration of the walls of Jerusalem by Nehemiah, but neither quite captures the Taylor situation. Certainly sacrifice, deter- mination and team work are hallmarks of these accounts and they do characterize our efforts together as aTaylor family—students. Winter 1 995 / TAYLOR 25 faculty, alumni, friends, parents, staff and people on the hillside than ever before. There administration. We can share satisfaction at seem to be less fish and bread than in yester- a great task completed with cooperative ef- year. Yet, we have the same—even more fort and sacrifice. However, there is another experienced—Savior in our midst. He is well element in the Taylor saga, and I find it in the acquainted with our requests; he assesses miracle of the loaves and fishes. with greater scrutiny than any accrediting Resources multiplied agency. He watches for outcomes as he once Whenever we look at the challenges fac- approached fruit trees looking for fruit. It is President Jay Kesler (left) joins in ribbon- ing Taylor and then do a "needs assess- he who prospers or casts into the fire. Our cutting ceremonies for the Rupp Center. ment," feasibility study, environmental scan, future is now, as in the past, in his hands. computer model, or any of the expected committed, abhorrent of ostentation, focused Our task is fidelity to our mission. My per- preparatory exercise, it's like the disciples on the task, blessed beyond personal re- sonal bias is that God is preparing us to be looking at the crowd on the hillside and sources and still looking for the next chal- worthy of even greater blessing. I am con- concluding, "We can't possibly, even with lenge from the top of the last hill climbed. vinced that many people are praying to God total personal commitment, accomplish the Taylor has stood through a civil war, two about their stewardship and that God will wars, task". . . then the Lord takes over. We get world two major depressions, numer- put Taylor in their priorities in his time. organized, we pray, we divide what fishes ous national conflicts and economic reces- Ill our midst and bread we have, we move out among the sions, the birth and eclipse of theological Taylor's past, present and future are all crowd and somehow the resources multiply. modernism, the liberal/fundamentalist con- dependent on whether or not he comes to Eveiy time I walk the campus (and I do it troversies, the 60s, and, in retrospect, the the picnic, just as it was on that hillside often) I recommit myself to never complain- short life of Marxism. The one central con- beside the Sea of Galilee. If he is absent, ing of God's provision. From extremely stant and core value has been an almost academic excellence, cleverness, planning, modest beginnings, today we enjoy one of desperate reliance on the central truth that government assistance, total quality man- the finest small college facilities anywhere. "Jesus Christ is indeed the son of God come agement, even retrenchment, will not meet It is hard to imagine that Taylor was once in the flesh." A commitment to the trustwor- the challenge. With him in our midst and in referred to as "The Methodist poor college." thy record of the Bible as the word of God charge of the plans and the people, all the We are named for a rugged, mountaineer and an obedience to the Great Commission metaphors work. The temple is built, the Methodist circuit rider who rose from his has kept us over these years. walls are restored, the people are fed and rural frontier beginnings to be a missionary f*ieir challenges Taylor University thrives into the 21st and bishop in Africa. Taylor University has emu- Now we face new challenges as we ap- 22nd centuries . . . and beyond. lated Bishop William Taylor's life—sincere. proach the 21st century. There are more Jay Kesler '58 is president of Taylor University. 26 TAYLOR /Winter 1995 Nancy Moller Taulor C[niDcrsitu Dational Hlumni dissociation bonorccs The Taylor University Conrad Reliling by the Rules," Taylor, Winter 1994). Since retiring from coaching at the university level National Alumni Asso- Legion of Honor in 1988, Connie has taught disabled persons 'J olf Digest has described Conrad ciation honored 13 "Connie" Rehling '43 as a "Teactier the game of golf. He currently serves as national chairman for the Physically Dis- individuals in 1994 who of Champions," and the Professional Golf Association (PGA) recently named him a abled Golfers of America, as well as a mem- in various ways repre- "master professional." ber of the steering committee for Special sent the spirit of com- Connie has received the highest honors Olympic golfers. Connie is only the eleventh recipient of mitment and service of the professional golf world, yet his heart the alumni association's prestigious Legion has been and is still in reaching those he that is Taylor. teaches with the love of Christ (see "Playing of Honor, its highest award. Winter 1 995 / TAYLOR 27 Boiinie (Weaver '44) Odle Amy (Hiuit '84) Joluison Distmguished Alumna for Service Distinguished Young Aliunna to Taylor University for Personal Acliievement Bonnie (Weaver '44) Odle's involvement Crossing racial, cultural, generational, with the University goes baclv to 1917, when Nancy (VerdeU '65) MoUer and socio-economic barriers in establishing her mother arrived on the campus as a stu- Distinguished Parent relationships with inner city children and dent. Bonnie's parents were married by Nancy (VerdeU '65) Moller was recog- their parents has presented a challenge for Taylor president Monroe Vayhinger; she nized last May for her devotion to Christian Amy (Hunt '84) Johnson. met her own husband, Don '42, while they higher education and her significant contri- As director of the Neighborhood Learn- were both Taylor students. bution as a parent. ing Center, an outreach program to inner She and Don have made their home on Her son Matt's graduation last year from city children in Washington, D.C., Amy has the edge of the campus for years. "We have Taylor marked neither the beginning nor proved equal to the challenge. She admits benefitted immensely from being in this the end of her involvement with Taylor she didn't go to Washington looking for this place," she says. As has Taylor by her pres- University. Nancy is a past member of the type of challenge, however. ence. "For 35 years, I don't think there was a National Alumni Council, and currently Amy left a promising job with a political week we were here that we didn't have Tay- serves as a member of the Parents' Associa- lobbying firm to provide interim leadership lor alumni and friends into our home," says tion Cabinet. This past fall, she accepted a for the Center—a six-month commitment at Don. "She has entertained so many Taylor position at Taylor as head of the education most. That was nearly eight years ago. She's guests." With Bonnie's support, Don department. Here, she combines profession- directed the program ever since. launched "Venture for Victory" and the sports alism with sensitivity and caring, traits she "It's what God wanted me to do," she evangelism movement at Taylor. has honed as a parent. says. "Not what I thought I was going to do." Rick Florian '85 Harry Haakonsen '63 Devee Boyd '69 Distinguished Young Alumnus Distinguished Alumnus Distinguished Alumnus for Professional Achievement for Professional Ser^'ice for Professional Achievement Rick Florian '85 has achieved international Before his death on February 2, 1995, Dr. Service is a way of life in the Ralph and exposure, a wide following among teenag- Harry Haakonsen '63 was relentless in his Ruth Boyd family, for whom Taylor's Boyd ers, and industry recognition as lead vocalist efforts to promote ethical interactions be- Building and Grounds Facility is named. for the contemporary Christian music group tween people and their environment. His Devee Boyd '69 exemplifies the kind of ser- White Heart. In 1993, White Heart received was a respected voice in the academic com- vice-orientation he learned from his parents, a Grammy nomination, and they have re- munity, as well as in his state's legislature. and which his Taylor years reinforced. ceived several Dove award nominations cind As professor of chemistry and director of A medical doctor, Devee has used his been at the top of the Contemporary Chris- the Center for the Environment at Southern gifts in service to others. For five years, he tian Music Readers' Poll. Connecticut State University, he helped craft and his wife, Jan, served as medical mission- "I've probably digressed more from my his school's undergraduate academic pro- aries to Zimbabwe. major than anyone in the history of Taylor," gram in environmental studies, as well as his Devee now operates a medical clinic in an he says, noting he graduated with a biology state's environmental efforts. Haakonsen isolated mountain community in Oregon. degree. No matter the avenue of service. said his "modest accomplishments" grew He practices what he teiTns "womb to tomb Rick carries on a Taylor tradition of using out of a strong sense of Christian service medicine," caring for those in need—both one's talents in service to Christ. reinforced during his years at Taylor. physically and spiritually. 28 TAYLOR / Winter 1 995 Kathy (Lauber '60) Blume LaRita Boren Distinguished Alumna Honorary Alumna for Personal Achievement "When I speak to young people, I encour- Kathy Lauber Blume graduated from age them to invest their lives in something Taylor in 1960 with no idea of the heartaches Lisa Miller '88 significant—something largerthan they are. that lay in store for her: a handicapped child, Distinguished Young Alunma For me, this is Taylor University." So says divorce, single parenthood and poverty, for Professional Acliievement LaRita Boren, vice president of Avis indus- among others. Through it all, she says, she Lisa Miller '88 says she was a senior at trial Corporation and long-time member of has experienced God"s faithfulness. She is Taylor University when she received God's Taylor University's Board of Trustees. careful to give him praise. call to full-time ministry. For the past four In addition to her service on the Board, She has since remanned (her husband years, she has served as community out- LaRita has been involved in the University in Bob Blume x'62 is also a Taylor alumnus) , is reach director at Akron Youthquake Minis- many other ways: providing mother to five sons, and today enjoys a na- tries in Ohio, an outreach effort geared to employment to needy students, tional speaking ministry, encouraging oth- inner city youth. serving as an encourager, confidant, and ers who face difficult times. "Jesus gave me a compassion for the prayer warrior to faculty and staff, and as a Kathy describes her life as a stained glass children and teenagers that I meet. He de- role model for the women of the University window: "a bunch of broken pieces that God serves the c redit," she says. 'The programs as a businesswoman, fundraiser, speaker, has chosen to put together and through we have been running in Akron are miracles mother and grandmother. which to radiate the very love ofJesus Christ." of God." Lisa is responsible for three 'Time Brian Shepherd '87 Mark Cosgrove Out for Life" programs and originated the Distinguished Young Alumnus Distinguished Professor 'Teen Adventure" program which offers for Personal Achievement Mark Cosgrove, psychology professor at youths an alternative to gang violence. Brian Shepherd '87 is a highly successful Taylor University since 1976, is recognized Gaylen Swartz cross country coach at West Noble High as a gifted intellectual and widely-published Distuiguished Friend School in Ligonier, Indiana. He has been author. In 1988, his book. The Amazing Body Gaylen Swartz's name may not be famil- voted All-Ai^ea Cross Country Coach of the Human , was named Campus Life magazine's iar to many, but his work certainly is. Gaylen Year for three consecutive years, and in "Editor's Choice Book of the Year." As his is general superintendent for Furman Steury 1993, led his team to its first undefeated colleagues and students testify, he models a Contractors, and in that position has had season in 19 years. commitment to excellence both within and responsibility for the construction of the He uses his talents professionally as well without the classroom. Zondervan Library, Smith-Hermanson Mu- as personally to reach out to others. He has According to Mark, he is in the business sic Building, Randall Environmental Studies organized a local track club to provide chil- of broadening people's view of reality. 'The Center, Rupp Communication Arts Center, dren with a productive activities during the call is to see a larger picture instead of the Boyd maintenance facility, as well as the summer. momentary pleasure and pain. We Chris- remodeling of Swallow Robin Hall, Sickler Brian attributes his success in part to the tians should teach the larger picture. That's Hall, and Helena Memorial Hall. teaching philosophy he saw modeled by his what our Christian university is all about." Gaylen is a dedicated worker and a com- coaches at Taylor, now his modus operandi Mark is the first faculty member to be a mitted Christian. His contributions to Tay- as an elementary school teacher and as a second-time recipient of this award. He was lor are evident, as is his obvious dedication coach: "I expect a lot of my kids. And I give first so honored in 1988. to Christ. everything I've got to them." Winter 1995 /TAYLOR 29 ALUMNI NOTES Send your Alumni Notes information KEY: 'class year year of graduation alumni notes editor, to Marty Sanger, X 'class year class year of a non-graduating alumnus or alumna who via regular post, the alumni tiotline attended for at least one year (1-800-TU-23456. ext. 5113), or e-mail ([email protected]). nephews including Arthur Lakeview, OH 43331. Deyo '62, Lois (Deyo '52) Cleo Weaver died on Wednes- Smith, Miriam Deyo '55, 1944 day, July 20, at the United Meth- Gerry (Pugh x'42) Barr and odist Home in Warren, IN. She June (Pugh x'44) Bergwall. is survived by daughter Bonnie (Weaver '44) Odle of Upland, 1934 IN. Lilburn & Helen (Gilmore) Traw celebrated their 50th 1926 wedding anniversary in 1990. Raymond M. Squire remem- They have 3 sons and 2 grand- bers Taylor as the foremost sons. Though both retired in the Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brown important years of his life in 70s, Lilburn works daily on the preparing him for this life and farm, and they remain very Nancy Joy Fox Crecraft and the hereafter, both academically active. The Traws' address is Larry Brown '45 were mar- and spiritually. At 91, he is still Box 96, Richland, MO 65556. ried on June 5. Widow and writing and reading. Besides widower, they have been friends his autobiography My Guided 1939 for 53 years. The Brovras' ad- Pilgrimage, he has written many dress is 2301 Hampton Ave., devotional booklets and poems. Mary (Hess) Hoke died on Nashville, TN 37215-1405. • On He lives at 1609 Sycamore Dr., May 27 in Mechanicsburg, PA the occasion of their 50th wed- Wasco, CA 93280. after an extended illness. She ding anniversary. Rev. Donald and husband William were & Dorothy (Ferree '41) married for nearly 1929 55 years. Yocum, their family, former Bill's address is PO Box 2015, parishoners and many friends Josephine Deyo passed away 508 Messiah Village, gathered for a celebration and on in June 7, Orange City, FL. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-2015. reception at the Westville United She had been a psychiatric Methodist Church, Westville, social worker, missionary 1943 OH. The Yocums were married teacher and an ordained pastor, on Feb. 2, 1945, but celebrated and was listed in the first edition Gail Price passed away on May on July 30, 1994 because their of Who's Who American of 24, of respiratory failure and children were home on fur- Women. She is survived by cancer. His wife Kathleen lough. The couple resides at sister Marguerite (Deyo '31) '46) (Howard survives him. 4477 Phoenix Dr., Springfield, Pugh and several nieces and Her address is 27705 SR 385, OH 45503. 30 TAYLOR / Winter 1995 ALUMNI NOTES 1950 1963 Bob Wendel is a minister in retirement at the Noted United Metliodist Church in Sierra Vista, AZ. Philip A. Place has assumed directorship of His wife Marge passed away in 1992. She had the Warioto Regional Library Ctr. Place has 25 scholar dies been a co-pastor with him before taldng a years of experience in this field. He and wife church of her own. Bob lives at 2200 Las Brisas Diana live at 648 Chesterfield Cir., Clarksville, Harry O. Way #402. Sierra Vista. AZ 85635. TN 37043. Lr.Haakonsen, noted 1951 1964 environmental studies and research Dr. Jean (Fossum x) Nicholsen died on May David Mays attended the Minks Family professional, died 3 in Indianapolis, IN. Her career was in Reunion in Delphi, IN on July 16. Of the ,50 Thursday, Feb. 2, teaching, and she was developer and director of people present, 13 attended Taylor including 1995, in his home Dr. Harry the Student Teacher Program at lUPUI for a Louise Smith Minks, Terry Minks, after a long illness. '63 number of years. She is survived by husband Marcella (Minks) Mays, Benton Minks '63, Haakonsen Haakonsen was a Leon '53 who lives at 355 E. Hickory Ln., Charlotte (Purcell '69) Minks, Stan Minks 1963 graduate of Taylor. He received his Indianapolis. IN 46227. '69, Barbara (Koetz '71) Minks, Marilyn master of science and Ph.D. degrees at (Minks '70) Hubler, Trent Mays '89, Syracuse University. Jennifer (Granneman '89) Mays and Emily Haakonsen returned to the Upland campus 1953 Hubler, summer '94. last fall where he was named 1994 Distin- James McCallie is a retired minister of the guished Alumnus for Professional Service for United Meth. Church and a registered his contribution in the areas of education and evangelist of the Church of the Nazarene. He 1965 environmental science. and wife Janet reside near Nashville. IN. Jim is Dr. Steve Bedi has been named Associate VP In receiving his award. Haakonsen was currently serving as Chaplain of the Brown Cty. for Academic Affairs and Dean of Curriculum described as a "relentless worker toward the Jail and still holds occasional evangelistic and Instruction atTU-Upland effective July 1. establishment of ethical interactions among meetings. Steve has a faculty at since been member TU people and the environment, and succeeding 1991. He and wife Phyllis live in Upland, IN. • in the leadership of many campaigns for the After 7 years of serving as Dir. of Church improvement of the quality of life." 1954 Planting for the Presby. Church in America His work in the scientific community is Richard Marilyn (Dissinger '63 (PCA), Paul Sarah Taylor are now leading a & TUFW) & internationally known; his was a respected Steiner have returned to Zaire to serve at the church planting team with Mission to the voice in the state legislature. Too, he devoted Intl. Center of Evangelism in Kinshasa in World in the Philippines. Their immediate goal himself to service in his private religious life. administration and teaching as well as working is to establish 25 churches in Manila by 1995; For 26 years, he served as a faculty with Mennonite Churches. While in the US perhaps 100 before the year 2000. The Taylors' member at Southern Connecticut State during the past year, Dick completed his doctor address is Mission to the World Philippines, — University, where he contributed significantly of missiology degree. The Steiners' address is PO Box 10204, Broadway Centrum PO, Quezon to the lives of students and colleagues. BP 4577. Kinshasa 2. ZAIRE. City 1112, PHILIPPINES. Haakonsen has been described as a teacher of great influence in teaching his 1955 1966 students to think independently and to challenge established thinking. R. Ivan Phyllis (Latham '56) Niswender is Curriculum Director for Tiffin . & Robert Casey A former colleague of Haakonsen. Dr. Dale have moved to Dr., Allegan, City 825 Highbanks MI Schools, Tiffin, OH. Previously he Williams, considered him a "worthy human 49010. They retired in Phyllis worked for completed two 4-yr. terms on the State July. being, a person of honesty and dignity, a kind years in a medical care facility Ivan serving as and worked Teachers Retirement Board, 2 terms and loving man." 40 years as a pastor in the Church (13 of His is 60 Indian Ln., Tiffin, UM Chairman. address Survivors include his wife, Susan (Hall); those years was also a mental health he OH 44883. son, Erik; two daughters, Kristen and Kari; professional). and sister, Gladys (Haakonsen '59) Wester- 1968 berg. Susan's address is 41 Momingside Terrace. Wallingford, CT 06492. 1959 Larry & Susan (Winey '69) Correll have Glenn Schell passed away on August 6, after an moved to Essex, England to begin a church- extended illness. He is survived by wife Mary planting mission that will help train and send also division chair for the Depts. of Music, Helen and 2 children; Kenneth and Karen. British Christian workers to found new Speech Comm., Theatre, English, Art and They reside at 1503 Rita. Iowa Park, TX 76367. evangelical congregations across the UK and Languages at North Central. His address is eventually on the continent. They are working 1356 Queensgreen Cir., Naperville, IL 60563. 1960 with United World Mission. Mary (Bellinger) Pahmeier has been named 1970 principal of Jones Middle School in Marion, IN. 1969 Navy Lt. Cmdr. Robert Brown recentiy She had been vice principal for 10 years prior to Roger Smitter has been promoted to full reported for duty at Naval Computer her new appointment. She and husband professor in the Speech Communication Dept. and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Kenneth live in Marion. at North Central College, Naperville, IL. He is Wahiawa, HI. Winter 1 995 / TAYLOR 31 ALUMNI NOTES '73) teaches at Central Heights Sam & Michele Hadley joyfully announce the Christian School. birth of Chandler Elizabeth on May 18, 1994. She was welcomed by brother Colson (2). The 1071 Hadleys live at 6229 Sawmill Woods Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN 46835. • Dr. Donald T. Williams Linda (Weis) Cooley has published a book. The Person and Work of has joined the the Holy Spirit. Aimed at pastors and serious Indianapolis law firm laypersons as well as students, the book of Ki'eig DeVault presents a consistently Christ ocentric Alexander & Capehart pneumatology. Williams currently sei'ves as as an associate. Cooley church planter and pastor of Trinity Fellowship Linda (Weis) Cooley resides in Carmel, IN. in Toccoa, GA and professor of English at • Linda Gundlach is Toccoa Falls College. His wife Marsha (Fields in Petrozavodsk, Russia with CoMission discipling those who have made a commitment to Christ and helping teachers implement the Marl< Day '77 (nght) was cited for teaching ni-w "Christian Ethics and Morality" curriculum excellence. in their classrooms. She is on a 1-year sabbati- cal from Johnstovra Christian School where she reside at 13535 Vans Valley Rd., Galena, OH is asst. administrator and elementary school 43021. lirincipal. • Ernest & Madonna (Jervis) Wise proudly announce the birth of Rachel Beth 1978 Jervis on July 14. She was welcomed by Jason (15) and Mamie (11). Madonna is an asst. Penny (Parkin) Dimmick has earned her principal at Woodland Elem. School and Ernest doctorate in music from Ball State Univ. and is a media specialist at Zephyrhills HS. Their has accepted a 2 yr. faculty appointment in the address is 6245 Frontier Dr., Ze|)hyrhills, FL Faculty in Residence Program at Butler Univ. 33540. She teaches music ed. She and husband John live with their 2 sons, John (8) and Joshua (5), at 630 W. Hampton, Indianapolis, IN 46208. • Sam & Connie Eddy proudly announce the Dr. Peggy Daisey has accepted a tenure-track birth of Andrew Joseph on September 22, 1993. position as asst. professor in the teacher ed. Sister Jessica is 7. Sam is asst. football coach at dept. at Eastern Michigan Univ. She will be Youngstown State Univ. Their address is 4271 teaching content area reading and adult Oak Knoll Dr., Boardman, OH 44512. literacy. Her recent publications appear in the 1993 March and May issues of the Journal of Miguel Gomez 75 exclianged his job as a Reading and the 1994 March and April issues of 1979 fire-figliting paratrooper to accept a two- School Science and Mathematics. Her address is Scott & Marlys Sutton joyfidly welcome Sean year assignment witt) ttie U.S. Peace Corps. 2134 Uike View Dr. #218, Ypsilanti, MI 48198. Lee born May 21. The Suttons live at 2922 W. • Miriam (Gandolfo x) Hopkins was a Larchmont Ln., Peoria, IL 61615. Gomez worksfor Peace winning 1994 Pioneering Partner, an initiative by the Council of Great Lakes Governors and 1980 GTE aimed at spurring the spread of technol- Miguel Gomez has just finished his first year ogy in schools by preparing educators to share Russell & Beverly (OUmars x'82) Carlson, of a two-year commitment in the U.S. Peace their "best practices" with others. • John & along with their children David (12) and Ryen Corps. He is a volunteer in the Andean nation of Carol (Ives) Hughes proudly announce the (9), moved to 301 Upper College Terrace, Bolivia. His occupation is agriculture extension, birth of Karl Maureen on Nov. 5, 1993. Sister Frederick, MD 21701. Russell took a position and he works with a fanning cooperative with Erin Colleen is 3 1/2. John farms and watches with Manugistics, a software company. • Tim 35 members of Quechua descent. Very few of the girls while Carol continues teaching elem. McGarvey was named the 1994 Northwestern them speak Spanish so Miguel is "forced" to learning disabled kids. The family lives at Rt. 6, Teaching Excellence Award recipient. As learn their language and culture. Box 152, Decatur, TX 76234. faculty member at Northwestern College he led Some of Miguel's specific work projects the Symphonic Band's March 1994 tour of the include introducing better ways of planting and Ukraine. He serves as Northwestern's director caring for home gardens. He is also involved in 1977 of bands and chairman of the music dept. a soil consei"vation project which involves his Mark Day was selected by his fellow teachers Students nominated McGai^vey for this award, community building a defensive wall in a river to receive a Golden Apple Award for being one which is sponsored by the Alumni Assoc, and to protect their crops and retain more farming of the outstanding educators of the year in the Student Government Assoc. • Laurel land. He also teaches English with plans to Westerville district. was elected to the partnership of broadcast on the radio. (OH) school He has taught Meissner at Westerville South HS for 17 years and is also KPMG Peat Marwick as of July 1. She resides Miguel's address is Cuerpo de Paz, Casilla #2768, Cochabamba, BOLIVA, SOUTH teaching evening classes at Otterbein College. at 716 C Burr Oak Ln., Prospect Hts., IL 60070. AMERICA. Mark and Jann (Eisenmann) have 3 children: • Timothy & Kimberly (Sandin x) Winter Jansen (13), Meredith (10) and Jesse (8). Tliey are living at 2851 Yellow Creek Rd., Akron, OH 32 TAYLOR / Winter 1995 ALUMNI NOTES 44333. Timothy is general manager at the January 10. Siblings are Wes (6 1/2) and Laura Akron West Hilton Inn. Pumberly is at home (4). Glenn is an investment manager with Van with Jennifer (5) . They are looking forward to PCampen Assets Management Co. and Cindy is meeting Taylor friends in the Akron area. at home. They live in Grand Haven, MI. • Janet (Klann) Kraft graduated with an MS in 1981 Ed. from Alfred Univ. She, husband Tom, and sons Brendan (10) and Tyler (8) live in Hornell, Mike & Doris Alderink proudly announce the NY. • Miriam (White) Parrott and Eric birth of Jessica Elisabeth on Feb. 21, 1994. Her Shumaker '83 joyfully announce their sister Ellen is 3. Mike remains employed at marriage on June 18. They went through their Boehringer Mannheim and Doris is a part-time Taylor years not finding that "perfect Taylor RN. Mike has 2 nephews who are now student" to marry, when much to their freshmen at TU—as toddlers they used to visit amazement, God planted them in each other's him on 3rd Morris! The Alderinks live at 315 W. paths at Taylor Homecoming in 1992 after Main St., Box 271, Westfield, IN 46074. • Miriam's husband had passed away and after Nancian Hall and her team of Student Gordon & Janet (Maier) Lewin are the proud not having seen each other for 10 years. The Ambassadors traveled to Australia, parents of Kyle Andrew bom July 29. Bradley Shumakers will begin their new life together, promoting international friendship. (2) was excited as well. The family's address is complete with Daniel (8) and Rachel (5) at 910 Balmoral Dr., Gary, NC 27511. • Dr. 29034 Edward, Madison Heights. MI 48071. Hallpromotesfriendship David & Katherine (Wells) Nitzsche have returned home from Rwanda where they 198^ worked as volunteers for the Free Methodist 1^ l~ancian (Davis) Hall '74 led a team of Ghurch Missions. David is an anesthesiologist Bmce & Beth (Jessop) Boyer proudly 17 Wisconsin students last summer to at Manfield Gen. Hospital. He lived in Rwanda welcome Abigail Ruth bom May 19. Big Australia on a Friendship Caravan from the age of 6 to 13 with his parents who brothers are Joshua (4) and Phillip (2). Brtice is under the People to People Program begun by were missionaries. The Nitzsches have 4 an accountant and Beth is a homemaker. The President Dwight D. Eisenhower began in children: Bradley, Sarah, Wesley and Rachel. family resides at 4409 Shoram Ct., Columbia, 1956. Hall had the unique idea of making a They reside at 894 Orchard Park Rd., Lexing- MO 65203. • Timothy & Cheryl (Anderson peace and friendship quilt. Each of her ton. OH 44904. • Aaron Timothy was recently '84) Duncan proudly announce the birth of Student Ambassadors designed one square to welcomed home by parents Ray & Wanda Joseph Zachary on December 3, 1993. Their be signed by someone representing interna- Pfahler and big brother Joel. Aaron was bom home is at 133 S. Summit St., Wheaton, IL tional goodwill. Among those signing the quilt June 13. Ray has been the pastor of Kinsman 60187. • Robert & Kara (Boehm) were Dan Jansen, Olympic gold medalist; Chapel of The Christian and Missionary Molenhouse were blessed with the birth of Tommy Thompson, governor of Wisconsin; Alliance since 1990. Wanda has "retired" from Daniel Robert on August 17. Daniel joins big Peter Jennings, ABC News anchor; and many nursing to be a stay-at-home Mom. They all brother Tommy (2). Bob & Kara are especially more. In Australia, the Student Ainbassadors reside at 6590 SR 87, Kinsman, OH 44428. • thankful for a healthy baby after Kara had a presented their quilt in the towns and cities Greg & Cathy Pitts joyfully welcome their first serious bout with chicken pox early in her through which they traveled and asked child, Benjamin Brian, bom April 6. Greg is pregnancy. Kara is Assoc. Dir. of Financial Aid mayors and city officials to sign it. The quilt systems engineer for Brylene, Inc. The Pitts' for Illinois Benedictine College and Bob is a was the only one made in the United States on live at 7685 Little John Dr., Apt. 12, Indianapo- staff appraiser for Household Bank. Their behalf of the People to People Program. After lis, IN 46219. • Bob & Gail (Combee) Van address is 1920 Glencoe St., Wheaton, IL 60187. three weeks of travel, they presented the quilt Der Werf proudly announce the birth of Caleb • James & Barbara (Martin) Moline are to the Minister of Arts and Education in Timothy on March 7, 1994. Caleb was wel- proud to announce the birth of David Isaac on Canberra. comed home by Aaron (3 1/2) and David (16 Feb. 5, 1994. Sister Meredith Joy is 3. The In addition to her involvement in this mos.). The Van Der Werfs live at 19 Elston St., Molines live at 405 S. David St., Smithville, OH international friendship initiative. Hall is a Bloomfield, NJ 07003. • Tim & Julie Wesolek 44677. • Scott & Andrea (Price '84) former teacher of gifted and talented students are proud to announce the birth of Anne Preissler joyfully welcome Allison Joy bom and is also a prolific writer. In the last year she Elizabeth bom June 20. Siblings are James (8) August 3. Brother Stephen is 1. The Preisslers has written 600 poems, 15 children's stories and and Mary Olivia (6). Tim confines to work as live at 4945 Royal Orbit Ct., Indianapolis, IN six songs and hymns. National Sales Manager for WHAG-TV 46237. • Eric Andrew is the new son of Nancian and husband Mark live at 1911 27th Hagerstown, MD/Washington, DC. Julie Timothy & Carolyn (Larsen '84) Senter St., Two Rivers, Wl 54241. homeschools the children. The family's address bom Feb. 16, 1994. He joins Timothy (6) and is 130 W. Third St. #1, Frederick, MD 21701. Lauren (4). The family resides at 24723 Naples (Miller) Hays welcomed Amanda Lynne, bom Dr., Novi, MI 48374. at home on August 22. The Hays' reside at 1212 1982 Girard St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 with Amanda, Greta (5), Caroline (3 1/2) and Alex Kevin & Deana Dayton are proud to announce 1984 (2). John pastors an urban church and Pam is a the birth of Heidi Johanna on May 26. Heidi Lisa Calvin has just retumed from spending medical editor and childbirth class instructor. joins sister Darcy (2) at home. Kevin is now an time on the Logos II in Germany with Opera- • Steven & Cynthia (Olenik) Johnson are information specialist with Amway Corp. while tion Mobilization. She is cunxntly instmctor of proud to announce the birth of Timothy Lee on Deana is at home with the girls. The Daytons English at Indiana Univ. She has completed April 5. Brother Brad is 2. They live at 228 Dean reside at 4532 Chandler Dr., Hudsonville, MI work on her doctorate and is studying for her Dr., Palatine, IL 60067. • Dwight & Diane 49426. • Rachel Virginia was bom to proud exams. Lisa's address is 2466 Burberry Ln., (Rutter '86) Kingdon proudly announce the parents Glenn & Cindy (Tobias x) Karsten on Bloomington, IN 47401. • John & Pamela Winter 1995 /TAYLOR 33 ALUMNI NOTES birth of Christopher Douglas on March 19, Samuel Logan bom July 23. The Jacksons re- behavioral science. Matt works for a manage- 1994. Their address is 1604 Clover Ln., Cincin- side at 2916 W. 33rd St.. Indianapolis, IN 46222. ment development corp. and is working on a nati, OH 45224. • Matt & Ruth (Stahr x'87) • Martin & Faith (Champoux) O'Leary are master's from Capitol Bible Seminary. Their MacPherson joyfully welcome Ian Matthew the proud parents of Lauren Kay bom October address is 8826-E Town & Country Blvd., ElUott bom April 6. Brothers are David (4) and Daniel 26, 1993. Brother Jordan is 2 1/2. They live at City, MD 21043. • Brian & Lorri (Arendt (2). The family lives at 2S416 Sanchez Dr.. 7627 Smale, Washington. MI 48094. • Brian '90) Shepherd joyfully welcome Ashley Taylor Warrenville, IL 60555. • Daryl & Jenny Ramsland and Susan Hallweg were married bom July 24. The Shepherds live at 850 Morton (Rarick) Pannabecker celebrate the birth of on November 27, 1993. In the wedding from St., Ligonier. IN 46767-1801. • Doug & Jodi Kathryn Lynn, who was adopted on Sept. 23, TU were Tom & Karen (Ramsland '89) (Wemberg) Stephens are the proud parents 1993. She joins brother Spencer 3 1/2. The Granitz and J. Scott Berge '85. The couple of Kelsi Beth bom April 23, 1993. Doug is Pannabeckers reside at 6510 Sedgemore PI.. Ft. lives at 409 S. Spring St.. Barrington. IL 60010. senior financial analyst for Medical Protective Wayne, IN 46835. • Larry & Holly (Egner • Daniel Scott was bom Feb. 3. 1994 to Kevin Co. and Jodi is home with Kelsi. They reside at '85) Walker proudly announce the birth of & Amy (Smith) Smith. Sisters are Rachel (4) 9529 Pinto Ln.. Ft. Wayne. IN 46804. • Tod Mallory Jo on May 24. 1994. Twins Jake and and Rebekah (1). The family resides at RR 2, Utter and Leigh Ann Diehl were married on Samanfha are 3. Larry is a buyer for Chrysler Box 224B, Sharpsville, IN 46068. June 25 in Indian-apolis. Tod is a CPA for the Corp. and Holly is at home with the children. State of Indiana and has a part-time tax practice. They live at 24446 Simmons, Novi, MI 48374. 198 Leigh Ann is a risk manager for the VA Medical Center in Indy. Tod, Leigh Ann and son Evan Mike & Valerie (Wilson) Boado joyfuUy (7) five at 12323 Cyntheanne Rd., Noblesville, welcome Esther Grace bom August 18. The IN 46060. • Russ Van Dine is in youth Scott & KeUy (Chandler '87) Berge joyfully Boados are returning to the Philippines for 3-4 ministry at New Hope Community Church. He announce the birth of Morgan Christina on years as missionaries. They are with NEOS and wife Leesa live at 2834 S. Extesion #1031. March 26, 1994. She was welcomed by sister Youth Ministry, PO Mesa. AZ 85201. He would love to hear from Taylor Ashton (2). The Berges' home is at 809 Box 681, Tagum, 8100 classmates! • Ron & Anne (Pederson) Auburn Woods Dr., Palatine, IL 60067. • With Davao Del Norte, VonGunten proudly announce the birth of joy and thankfulness to God. Mark & Judy PHILIPPINES. • Luke Lawrence on May 6. The VonGuntens Cornfield announce the birth of Mark William Pete & Luci (Best) reside at 812 Buckingham Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN Cornfield, Jr. on August 2. Sister Mary BowTnan are the 46825. • Joy Walker was named Bartow Katherine welcomed him home. The family proud parents of County Teacher of the Year in GA Joy is a PE lives at 112 Boulevard St.. La Grange, GA Joshua Peter bom teacher at Adairsville Elem. School. Joy carries 30240. • Rick & Robin Florian proudly July 5, 1993. Pete out her philosophy of teaching: "Having fun...is announce the birth of Hunter Todd on Feb. 2, teaches middle school directly linked to success." Joy's address is 600 1994. Brothers are Taylor and Will. The social studies, as well Redmond Rd. #D5, Rome, GA 30165. • Janet Florians reside at 2037 Bellmont Cr.. Franklin, as coaching HS cross (Porfilio) Westiake is working at First United TN 37064. • Andy & Debbie Veenstra joyfully country and track and Methodist Church and husband Les is with the welcome Robert Andrew bom July 4. Siblings jr. high basketball. US Coast Guard. Their address is 20 Morrogh are Kelly (6), Timmy (4) and Amanda (1). Their Luci teaches 6th Pefe Wills are proud parents of Lauren Marie bora the birth of Madeline Ruth on January 26, 1994. St. George's Univ. School of Medicine. She is May 25. Katelyn (4) and Andrew (3) welcomed Sister Kelly Jo is 2. Their address is 720 Maple presently doing her residency at Chestnut Hill her home. Mike is operations manager at St., Neenah, Wl 54956. • Steve & Karla (I^le Hospital in Philadelphia and plans on continu- Motorola. They live at 7056 Valley Falls Ct, '86) Mikel are pleased to announce the birth ing into intemal/ER medicine. Her address is Hamilton, OH 45011. of Jenna Marie on April 7. Sister Kaitlyn is 3. 7700B Stenton Ave. #002, Philadelphia, PA Scott teaches social studies at Wakamsa 19118. • Eric & Jill (Crouch '90) DeHaan 1986 Middle School and Karla teaches 1st grade. are both employed at Black Forest Academy. They live at 109 W. Wabash Ave.. Wakarasa, IN Jill is teaching 1st and 2nd grades and Eric is Bob & Tove (Shergold) Gardner joyfully 46573. • Greg & Brenda (Walstra x'89) asst. business manager. Their address is Black welcome Robert Francis III bom May 6. The Passon proudly welcome Kathryn Joy bom Forest Academy. Post Each 1109, D-79396, family resides at 1046 Mohegan Ln., Schaum- April 18. Sister Faith is 3. The Passons live at ICandem, GERMANY. • Steve Fortenberry burg, IL 60193. • Dean & Kara (Stanley '87) 1607 E. Coolidge Ave.. 'WTieaton, IL 60187. • graduated from Louisville Presby. Theological Hill are proud to announce the birth of Rhonda Sabol and Matthew Sanner were Sem. and has taken an assoc. pastor position in unexpected twins on March 18, 1994—Kristina married on July 30 in Baltimore. MD. TU Greenwood. MS. He and wife Lynn (Crum Lynn and Joshua Taylor! Siblings are Kayla (3) participants were Ruth (Plumb) Wenger and '91) live at 500 Lincoln Ave., Greenwood, MS and Jonathan (2) . Dean is district manager for KeUey (Hughes '88) Corsten. Rhonda 38930. • David & Ossa (Groff '89) Hinman Farmer's Ins. Group. The family lives at 1230 manages publications and resources for the announce the birth of Joy Marie on November Oak Trail Ct., Ft. Wayne. IN 46845. • Tom & Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins 14, 1993. Brother Jordan is 3. David is acct. Lora (Robbins x) Jackson joyfully welcome LIniversity and is pursing a master's in applied executive at Insight and he earned a master of 34 TAYLOR / Winter 1 995 ALUMNI NOTES div. from Regent Univ. in 1992. Lissa earned a Monroe Guaranty Ins. Co. and Katie is at home Eric and Donna both teach at Saratoga Grade master of counseling from Regent Univ in 1992 with Megan. They reside at 7734 Kemble Ct., School. Their address is 110 1/2 E. Jackson, also. Their address is 65E Olive Ave. #136, Fishers, IN 46038. • Bob & Jennifer (Blum) Morris, IL 60450. • Marc & Jill (Bolton) Gilbert. AZ 85234. • Bob & Leora (Miller x) Nahrstadt are pleased to announce the birth of Mohr proudly announce the birth of Evan Troyer joyftdly welcome William Robert Miller Michael William on August 27. Their home is at Dakota on March 3, 1994. The family resides in born June 19. The Troyers live at 217 Tyler 209 S. Washington. Wheaton, IL 60187. • Pendleton, IN. • Amanda (Quandt) Overton Ave. SE, Canton. OH 44707. Carolyn Schumacher and Mike Aragon were & Willis McCracken Overton IV would like to married on July 9. Mike is a student at Trinity announce the birth of Abigail Elizabeth. She 1989 and Carolyn works in human resources for was bom March 26, 1994. Amanda is a Fluid Power Systems. 'Valerie (Wilson '87) children's librarian for the Indpls-Marion Co. Ken & Susan (McAllister) Collins and Boado was in the wedding. Their address is Public Library. Wdlis is a chemist for a daughter Rachel (2) are excited to announce 2065 Half Day Rd., TEDS #D-25, Deerfield, IL company that does environmental testing. The the birth of Joshua Robert on January 13, 1994 60015. • Bob & Deb (Patterson) Weber family lives at 6323 Latona Ct., Indianapolis. IN in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Collins' are missionar- proudly announce the birth of Matthew Robert 46278. • Philip Roberts and Amy Foulk were ies with Word of Life Fellowship working with on June 15. Brother Andrew is 2. Bob is in the married on March 19, 1994 in Tucson, AZ. Phil youth through Bible Clubs and camp ministry. Air Force and Deb is home with the boys. Their is managing their family's cattle ranch in Their address is Caixa Postal 43, Atibaia, Sao address is 1862 B "I" St., Grand Forks, AFB, Chihuahua, Mexico. Phil and Amy are actively Paulo 12940, Brazil, SOUTH AMERICA. • ND 58204. helping in a local Baptist church. Their LIS Lynette Dyson and Terry Shoemaker were address is 2802 South Pantano Rd., Tucson, AZ married on December 31, 1993. TU participants 1990 85730. • Mitch & Kira (Rucker) Sayler are were Margo Tiede, Clare Kasemeier, Lisa living at 5618 460th St., Paullina, \k 51046. Snapp, Connie Lindman '90 and Robin Emily Alexander has moved to Taiwan to Mitch earned an MDiv. at Trinity Evan. Div. (Deeter '79) Merrick. Lynette teaches teach at the Morrison Academy, the American School and is youth pastor at Oakdale Evan. school where she attended grades 1-12. She will Free Church. Kira is substitute teaching. • be teaching grades K-3 English as a second Joseph & Suzanne (Baetsle) Scheller proudly ^f*' ML'^ijfeb^ E1 language. Her address is Shui Nan Lu #136-10, announce the birth of Abigail on Nov. 24, 1993. 1 Taichung 406, TAIWAN. • Amy SpaUinger Suzanne is computer records manager at and David Braunwarth were married June 29, Northwestern College. The family lives at 6312 ffl : K^ ^^ 1991. They were blessed with a daughter 113th PI. N, Champlin, MN 55316. • Scott 1 ^^N Kathryn Mae on Nov. 5, 1993. David is a tour Sheeley earned an MS from SLINY (College of ^^m is p^ K coach operator and Amy is enjoying being at Environ. Science and Foresty) in 1993 and ^^^M . home. The Braunwarth family resides at 25 now an environmental specialist with the ^^1 Deer Path Dr., Flanders, NJ 07836. • John & Indiana Dept. of Transportation. He and wife Laura (Schneck '89) Graham are happy to Sandra live at 322 N. Carr St., Plainfield, IN i. announce the birth of Nicholas John Allan on 46168. • Kevin & Martha (RodeU) StilweU i May 10. John is Director of Client Services at joyfully welcome Lauren Marie bom Nov. 9, H 1 Pharmacy Card, Inc. and Laura will continue to 1993. Sister Whitney is 2. The Stillwells reside The bride. Lynette (Dyson) Shoemaker, is work one day a week at the Medical College of at 43596 Blacksmith Sq., Ashbum,VA 22011. • joined by Maid of Honor Margo Tiede and Ohio. The Grahams reside at 2547 Berdan Ave., John White earned a master's of religious ed. Matron of Honor Clare (Voigt) Kasemeier. Toledo, OH 43613. • Bill Hatfield recently in May from Nazarene Theol. Sem. He is had a book published titled Developing currently the children/teen pastor at Heights English and journalism at Tippecanoe Valley PowerBuilder 3 Applications. It is in bookstores First Church of the Nazarene. John's address is HS. Terry is a graduate of Purdue LIniv. The now. He had been a computer consultant doing 6200 Eubank Blvd., NE, #2014, Albuquerque, couple's address is 502 Jefferson, Rochester, IN client/server development using tools like NM 87111. 46975. • Andy & Paul (Smith) Elam proudly PowerBuilder and Visual Basic, but is now welcome Kate Michelle bom May 4. Their Education Manager for NewMedia Inc. and 1991 address is 1207 D St., Ramona, CA 92065. • spends most of his time traveling from city to Tim & Ashlyn (Feil '90) Holz have moved to city training developers to use client/server Mary Buhler married Colin Judge on May 28. 423 Karen Ln., San Antonio, TX 78209. Tim has tools. He and wife Melanie live at 9422 Colony Their address is 7940 Invemess Ridge Rd., been promoted to asst. manager at Home Pointe E., Indianapolis, IN 46250. • Connie Potomac, MD 20854. • Patty Carroll has Depot. Ashlyn will be launching her interior Lindman and Paul Michael were married on taken a 3-yr. position with Educational Services design career in San Antonio. • Shelley August 20. In the wedding from TU were Lisa Intl. as Director of Recmiting. Her address is Lawrence and Stephen Taylor were married Wallace, Sue Maley '83 and Grant Lindman 1641 W. Main St., Suite #401, Alhambra, CA on July 31. Sue (Roddy '89) Rader was in the '87. The couple resides at 9354-C San Jacinto 91801. • On June 4. Chris Clark married wedding. The Taylors live at 905 Buccaneer Ct. Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46250. • Derma Alicia Pamela Flores Penalva in Tegucigalpa, 6, Schaumburg, IL 60173. • Navy Petty Mikelson married Eric Misener on July 31, Honduras. TLI participants were Julie OfScer 2nd Class Claudia Logan recently 1993. Those attending from TU were Dr. Daryl Scroggins '93, Carmen Johnson '93, received the Navy Achievement Medal. She & Joenita Yost, Dave & Jenny (Rogers) Karen Hagestad '93, Lisa Patton '93, Kirk was cited for superior performance of duty Durkes, Todd & Wendy (Hosier) Wagoner, Nieveen '93, Scott & Mimi (Barahoiia '92) serving as medical technician at Naval Reserve Cheryl (Hubers) Bixby, Kristie Crook, Paul '92 & Kim (Thacker '92) Ctr., Huntington W. VA. She joined the Navy in (Plaggemars) Hoezee, Joan (Munson) Leininger, Seth George '92 and Edwardo August 1990. • Troy & Katie (Hardin x'90) Myers, Lisa (Zins-meister x) Hedges, and Barahofia x. The couple now resides in Mounsey are the proud parents of Megan Ann Crabb x'9 I.James & Kristen Chattanooga.TN with Chris' parents. Chris is Elysse bom June 19. Troy is an undervmter for (Schroeder) Kenniv sang at their wedding. taking language classes in Spanish in Rossiville, Winter 1 995 / TAYLOR 35 ALUMNI NOTES Eleven Taylor participants joined in witnessing tine wedding of Chris Taylor friends join in the marriage of Jeanette Hawk and Forrest tvliller. Clark '91 and Alicia Pamela Flares Penalva in the capital city of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Dave Herschberger '94 and Glenn Humerickhouse '93. Musicians were Maria Yvonne Cureton and (Willis x'91) Meier and Jim Church '91. Eric Kempthom The couple resides at 4603 B Mimi Dr., 4 celebrated matrimony Indianapolis, IN 46237. • Jacquelyn Jenkins on Feb. 12, 1994. Usa and Larry Wiles were maiTied on June 1 1 in (Landrud) Ayala Piqua, OH. • Matthew Klein was awarded an was maid of honor. MS in Natural Resource and Environmental Yvonne is a business Management in May from Ball State Univ. He is manager at The now with the Hazardous Waste Section, Office Soccerdome fitness of Enforcement, Indiana Dept. of Environmen- ^ facility. The couple tal Management. • Todd Kline completed /^-^..T- resides at 5122 Warrant Officer Candidate School on May 25 at Strausser St. NW, Ft. Rucker, AL and is now in helicopter flight m 'Jk North Canton, OH h-aining. His address is WOl Todd Mine, CMR 44720. • Tucker #2, Box 12642, Ft. Rucker, AL 36362. • James Ebert (left) in Nepal this past summer Yvonne (Cureton) Darby has recently Michelle Martin and Johnny Aho were and Eric Kempthorn been appointed a married on August 6 in Napa, CA. TU partici- GA. After 2 years of language classes, Chris and missionary with HCJB World Radio. He'll be pants were Tina (Miller) Loudermilk and Alicia plan to move to Asunsion, Paraguay as teaching missionary kids in Ecuador. Currently Dorothy Ensinger. Johnny is a Gordon- missionaries. Chris plans to be a preacher while he is raising prayer and financial support with a Conwell seminary student. They are hoping to Alicia a missionary wife. • James Ebert target date of Jan. 1995 beginning of language start a church in Charlotte. The couple's began graduate school at Princeton Univ. this school in San Jose Costa Rica. Tucker's address address is 5437 C Albemarle Rd., Chariotte, NC Fairfax, fall. He received a fellowship to pursue his is 3415 Tilton Valley Dr., VA 22033. • 28212. •Tonya Mishler married Danny '93 degree and this summer spent two months in Jay Green gi^aduated from Trinity Evan. Div. DLxon on June 19, 1993 in Ft. Wayne, IN. Nepal and India. He would like the guys School in Deei-Qeld, IL with an MA in Christian TU participants in the wedding were Lisa formerly of 1st East Wengatz to drop him a line! Thought, emphasis in church history. He has Paul, Brooke Reeves, Mike & Kim '88 James' address is Princeton Univ. Box 821. received a full assistantship from Kent State (Magathan) SeUs, Brian & Kim (Black Hodge Hall 427b, Princeton, NJ 08542-0803. • Univ. for the 1994-95 Joyce Anne Elder graduated from the Univ. of school year where he Louisville with a master's in expressive therapy. will begin a Ph.D in She is employed as a bereavement counselor. US histoiy. His wife Her address is 1407 S. 3rd #5, Louisville, KY Beth Ann is an elem. 40208. • Melinda (Flynn) Means was school teacher at recently promoted to the position of account Valley Christian executive in the Health Division of First Academy in nearby Marketing in Aurora. Their address Co. Pompano Beach, FL, a ! newsletter publishing company that writes, is 462 1/2 S. Prospect designs and publishes newsletters for institu- St., Ravenna, OH tions nationwide. Her address is 4314 NW 9th 44266. • Jeannette Ave., #3D, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. • Pete Hawk and Forrest & Shawn (Mulder '90) Newhouse proudly Miller were married announce the birth of Megan Marie on August onjuly 17, 1993in Danny and Tonya (Mishler) Dixon are surrounded by Taylor friends. 25. The family resides at 15170 Deremo, Grand Naperville, IL. Haven, Ml 49417. • Noelle Zuleger and Keith Participants in the Lowry were married on May 14 in Portsmouth, wedding from TU were Heather Myers, Cheli '88) Mishler, Doug x'89 & Mikala VA. Melissa Bruebaker '92 was in the Armstrong, Susan (Holland) Krider, (Mishler '88) Roth, Martha Mann '91, Jeff '93 wedding. The couple lives at 1705 A St., Jacqueline (King) Huber, Doug Tyner '91, Janelle Becker and Kyle Portsmouth,VA 23704. Woodward, Brad Oliver, Jacld Miller '94, Good '94. Tonya teaches 2nd and 3rd grade at 36 TAYLOR / Winter 1 995 1 ALUMNI NOTES Northwest Christian School and Danny is Tommy Lee Jones, Micah Newhouse, Brett Director of Youth Ministries at Linworth United Nicholls, Laila Dallal, Amy (Landt) Kregel, Methodist Church. Their address is 7999-1 Brenda Baird '85, David Baird '87, Todd Position open at Taylor Dublin, 43017. Syswerda '91, '94, Leighlinbridge Way, OH • Amy Fletcher Dave Director of Ethnic Student Programs Sabrina Munson married Brian Nowling in Long '94 and Eric Syswerda '96. Kelley is a is being sought. The person in this 12- June 1993. In the wedding from TU was Angela portfolio administrator for Harris Associates, month position serves as an advocate, (Jones) Chastain. Brian is a security LP, a Chicago-based investment co., while mentor, and discipler of American policeman in the US Air Force. • Mike Reed Mark is employed with Van Kampen Merritt is a youth pastor at the Monticello United Companies, Inc. The Syswerdas' address is One ethnic students. Methodist Church. He and wife Natalie live at Wheaton Ctr., Apt. 1709 Wheaton. IL 60187. • Letters of inquiry should be submitted 107 N. Countrybrook, Monticello, IN 47960. • Anna Bullock and Tad Atkinson were as soon as possible, but no later than Trejo and Grable were mairied married on 2S. participants were Therese Tim May TU Doug April I, to Walt Campbell, dean of on May 28 in Madison, OH. TU participants in Zelinka '87 and John Carlson x. Tad is a students, Taylor University, Upland, Ind. the wedding were Eric & Marty (Fleetwood doctoral student at Ball State Univ. having 46989, or call (317) 998-5368. x) Manko, Dean '91 & Tani Jo (Waltz '91) earned an MA from Ball State in 1993. The Trejo and Gina (Trejo) Shelly. couple lives at 5181 Coventiy Prkwy., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804. • Beth Delmastro x is a secretary at Crossway Books. They live at and David Kenniv 1318 S. Finley Rd., Devonshire #3B, Lombard, were married on IL 60148. • Richard & Tami (Beller x) August 13 in Caddis joyfully announce the birth of Evelyn Rochester, MI. TU Marie on August 31. Tlie family resides at 414 participants in the Wesley Ln., Duncanville, TX 75137-4174. • wedding were Laura Dorie McDougal and David Thompson '9 McDowell, James were married on January 1, 1994 in Kenniv '90, Andy Hagerstown. MD. TU participants included Allem '91, DeAnn Cheryl Eckstrom, Lisa Paulson, Julie Ludeker '94, Brad Scroggins, Annie Bergsten, Jennifer Whida '94, Josh Thompson x. Lance David, Jeff Thompson, Moody '95 and Josh Steve Roggenbaum, Ken Foss '91, Cathy Carney '96. Dave '91 Taylor Inends celebrate with Mark and Kelley (Baird) Syswerda. Hay '91, Chris Clark '91, Brad Beitzel works for Ohio and Ken Foss '91. David is a legislative asst. Concrete Sawing Drilling and Beth is sub. & for Cong. J. Dennis Hastert. Dorie is a graphics teaching. is W. 1993 Their address 27 Orchard #2, production lead for Ernst & Young. The Lebanon. OH 45036. • April Dennis and couples lives at 37.58 Valley Dr., Alexandria,VA KeUey Baird married Mark Syswerda on Walter Moore were matried on July 9. Jen 22302. • Missy Slough married Jon Peterson June 11 in Wheaton, IL. TU participants were Davidson was in the wedding. Walter is a on April 9 in West Chester, OH. TU participants John Mark & Kim (Wright '94) Adkison, salesman for Enterprise Car Rentals and April were Steve Beers '82, Wayne '92 & Taylor University Gift Annuities Uniform Gift Annuity Rates are a form of giving that can Single life* e Donor's Age Guaranteed Annual Rate bring you happy returns for the > 55 5.9% rest of your life and at the time — same 60 6.1% u offer a method of assisting our organiza- 65 6.5% M tion in a very important way. The annuity 70 6.9% can be funded with almost any asset, and 75 7.7% 80 8.8% you can choose who is to receive the 85 10.0% future income. 90-f 11.0% Guaranteed Income for Life + Considerable Tax Savings -i- Important Support for Taylor GOOD STEWARDSHIP *Double life annuities also available. Different rates apply. Minimum investment of $5000. < For more information, please contact The William Taylor Foundation, 500 West Reade Avenue, Upland, Indiana 46989-1001, 1-800-882-3456, ext. 5239. Winter 1995 / TAYLOR 37 ALUMNI NOTES IN 46202. Ln. Apt. #2D, Elkhart, IN 46517. • Rhonda Reynolds and Joshua Moody '95 Kendra Bishop and were married on June Stephen Haniby were 11 in Crawfordsville, nianied on June 11. IN. Wedding In the wedding from participants from TU TU were Teresa were Steve Mozingo, Snell, Amelia Jennifer Griffin, Overbeck and Gayla Maria Butch, Dave Plaia '95. Steven is a Kenniv and Mark minister at the Mt. Mays '95. The Polly (Piatt) and Dan Jon and Missy (Slough) Peterson celebrate witt) Taylor friends. Gilead Baptist couple's address is Grismore Church. They live at 500 W. Reade Ave., Deanna (Slough '91) Bernhardt, Jennifer 4449 S. Smithland Rd., Shelbyville, IN 46176. Briarwood 4C, (Riffer x'92) Roth, Jen Price '92, Ivy • Polly Piatt married Dan Grismore on Upland, IN 46989. • Lori Wolf and Jarrod Bamhart '92, Nicki (Kemp '94) June 2,'3 in Markle, IN. TU participants were Byrum were married on July 16 in Cincinnati, McGillivary, Kristen Sailsbery '94, Bobbie Bailey, Karen Conrad, Kristine OH. TU participants were Wendy Hanslik, Melinda Baas x'94, Anne Eddy '94 and Holdiman, Nathan Mucher, Dave Smith, Kim Hymers, Deborah BagnuU, Kyle Kim VanOordt '94. Missy is an account sales Aimee Turner and Ty '92 & Brenda Good, David Ballast '95, Scott Berkel '95 manager for Proctor and Gamble. The couple (Kaufman '92) Piatt. Dan is a systems and Craig Goodwin '97. Their address is 218 lives at 403 W. Vemiont St. #366, Indianapolis, analyst for MMA Ins. Tlieir address is 524 K Lyness Ave. #98, Harrison, OH 45030. Taylor Riiigers iii Concert: Spring Tour '95 Ohio Dr. Richard Parker, director Pennsylvania FnWay. March 24. 7:30 pm, Archbold Friday, March 31. 7:30 pm, Otterbein Evangelical Mennonite Church, 300 Park, Mas5i>aeliusett»i United Brethren in Christ, 801 Park St., Archbold, (419) 445-5661 Tuesday, March 28, 7:30 pm. First Waynesboro, (717) 762-7147 Presbyterian, 179 County Rd., Ipswich, Satt Christian Assembly, 10664 Fryburg Rd., Saturday. April 1, 7:30 pm. Christian Fredericksburg, (216) 695-3512 Coiinoetlc'ut Endeavor United Methodist, 1415 Wednesday. March 29, 7:30 pm. Calvary Londondale Parkway, Newark, Sunday. March 26, 10:30 am. Faith Evangelical Free Church, 601 Wliite Plains (614) 344-2351 Community Church, 4301 Cleveland Ave. Rd., Trumble, (203) 261-4012 N.W., Canton, Sunday, April 2, (216) 492-0880 8:00 am & 10:30 am Christian Endeavor Poiinsylva- United Methodist iiia 1415 Londondale Sunday. March 26, Parkway, Newark, 6:00 pm. Lock (614) 344-2351 Haven First Church of Christ, 330 North Sunday, April 2, Vesper St., 4:00 pm, Grace Lock Haven, Penn., United Methodist, (717) 748-3519 Corner of Ash and Franklin, Piqua, I\eiv Yoi'k (513) 773-8232 Monday. March 27, 8:00 pm. ite^'-'i^^rip^ Taylor Ringers, an Central Presbyte- adranced bell choir, rian Church, 240 ringfive octaves of Main St., Hunting- English hand bells, Row one: Robin Hunt, Jana Jenkins. Heather Gladhill, Maria Miller. Evamarie Verwys. Colette ton, (516) 421-3663 andperform a vari- Camp. Lisa Randall. Row two: Jill Taylor. Jonathan Atkins. Nathan Hudson. Jason Huff. Jonathan ety musical styles. Rees, Dr. Richard Parker, director. Danielle Myers of 38 TAYLOR/ Winter 1995 IN MEMORIAM The campus community joins with the family and other friends ofJenafer Ruehlman in honoring her memory. Ill iiieiiiory ofJenafer T. Ruelihiiaii,, 1974-1994 Family andfriends chose to celebrate her life and honor her memory making a gift to the college she attended. Gifts in her memory were receivedfrom: Mr. & Mrs. Dave Abney Brad & Melissa Finifrock Mr. & Mrs. Pat Lang Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Rainwater Mr. & Mrs. LeeSprowl Mr. & Mrs. Gary Ackland Curtis & Lujune Furman Mr. Loren Larson Charles & Sherilyn Ramsey John & Kathleen Stanley Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ackland Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Galiher Mary Lawler Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Reed Clarence & Betty Staton Lorraine Allen Mr. & Mrs. David Garnhart Mr. & Mrs. James Lawrence William & Hazel Reitz Charles & Charole Sutton Mr. & Mrs. Noel Allison James Garrison Faculty & staff at Lincoln Grade Mr. & Mrs. Gary Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Neil Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Anderson Fran Geiger School Mr. & Mrs. Ewald Rich Donald & Joyce Taylor Elaine Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Armando Gigante Lincoln School PTO Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Rinehart Joseph S Norma Thiele Susan Armstrong DecaGillan Marilyn Lowenberg Mr. & Mrs. Reimy Robbins & Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Arnold Mr. &Mrs. Roger Gillan Lori. Brandon, & Jared Lundberg Lisa Mr. & Mrs. Alan Thurman Robert & Janice Aubry Rose Gillan Mr. & Mrs. Donald Luxton PTO Rochelle Lincoln Grade Mr. & Mrs. TimTice Mr. &Mrs. William Baker Robert & Carol Gingerich Matthew & Sandra Mace School Mr. & Mrs. Murlin Totten Kevin Ballard Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Glendenning Donald & Sandra Mannel Rochelle Township High School Mr. & Mrs. Duane Truckenbrod Mr. & Mrs. Roger Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gott Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Margheim Music Boosters Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Truckenbrod Mr. & Mrs. Larry Beair Mr. & Mrs. Fred Graber Patricia Marx Rochelle Township High School Mr. & Mrs. Jack Tuttle Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Bearrows Richard Griffin Faculty & staff at May Grade Music Staff Wanda Ussery Mr. & Mrs. John Bearrows Mf.& Mrs. Scott Gustatson School Mr. & Mrs. Roger Ruehling Mr. & Mrs. Arlyn Van Dyke Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Behrens Steven & Catherine Haas James & Merilyn May Dennis & Rita Ruehlman Deborah Van Dyke Mr. 8 Mrs. Garry Briesacher Mr. & Mrs. Colby Hall Maywood Evangelical Free Margaret Ruehlman Mr. & Mrs. Charles Vardman Mr. & John Brinker Mr. & Mrs. William Halsey Church Nancy Ruehlman Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Walstra Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Brown Mr. & Mrs. John Hanna Mr. & Mrs. Robert McAdam R. June Ruehlman Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Walstra Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brown Mr. & Mrs. Dan Harper Mr. & Mrs. Jerry McCormick Ginny Russell Mr. & Mrs. Roger Watts Mr. & Mrs. Carl Brune Mr. & Mrs. James Hart Mr. & Mrs. Grady McCoy Mr. &Mrs. Kent Sabin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Maynard Bruns Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Haub Mr. & Mrs. Andrew McCray Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scantan Ruth Weber Mr Dennis Burkhart Spencer & Karen Hayden Mr. & Mrs. William McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Schenck Nicholas Weber Mr. & Mrs. Al Busching Mr. & Mrs. Lyie Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Neal McKenna Mr. &Mr5. Robert Schultz Carol Weidmann Mr. & Mrs. Les Cadmus Gwen Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Steven Merema Mr. &Mrs. Dale Schutte Barbara Werckle Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cahill Employees at Hevi-Duty of Lake Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Mershon Joseph & Jill Schwartz Michael & Jeri Wethington Tammy & Tiffany Capps Geneva, Wl Mr. & Mrs. Lee Metzger Mr. & Mrs. Kent Shelton Mr. & Mrs. Terry Whaley Jerry & Donna Carlin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hilleson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mikelton Shepherd Free Church Mr. & Mrs. William Wilkinson John, Donna, & Carrie Carlson Marlene Hilliker Mr. & Mrs. Victor Mikelton Eric & Patricia Shepherd Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wilmarth Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Carmichael Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hoernecke John & Katherine Mills Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Shoemaker Barbara Winebaugh Mr. & Mrs. James Carmichael Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Everett Moreland Janet Shook Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Winebaugh Dale & Patricia Carroll David & Sharon Holden Mr. & Mrs. Merille Mosbarger Silgan Container Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Withrow Glendolyn Carson Mr. & Mrs. Gordy Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Moss Patricia Sisson * Norene Wuchte Patricia Carson Donald & Adah Horner Eleanor Norman Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Sparrow Melvin Zimmerman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cassidy Mr. & Mrs. Rick Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Dan Nyberg Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Cassola Mr. & Mrs. Howard Holmes Eugene O'Brien Dr. & Mrs. Dean Cater Mr. & Mrs. Vance Hultgren Mr. & Mrs. George O'Brien Julie Chamberlin Local #2068 International John & Ann O'Brien Daughter, Classmate, Glenda Chapman Association of Machinists Patrick & Marcia O'Brien of Harry & Edna Clark Daniel & Linda Janes Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ohiinger Friend, Child God Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Collier Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Jenner Mr. & Mrs. Jonas Okeke Mr. & Mrs. John Cox Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johns Donna Olson Saturday. April 16. 1994, Taylor sophomore Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cultra Burt & Darlene Johnson Richard & Linda Ohiinger Jennafer T. Ruehlman of Rochelle, III, and four Employees Del Monte plant Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Johnson Russell & Nancy Oyer Cn #109 Mr. & Mrs. Rexford Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Page classmates were involved in an automobile accident Employees Del Monte plant Mr. & Mrs. John Kacvinski Marjorie Parks life days later #194/199 Mr. & Mrs. John Kaltenbach Bill Parii that would claim Jennafer's earthly two and Terry & Jaqueline Dickow Mr. & Mrs. James Kemper Mr. & Mrs. David Pease send the entire campus into mourning. William & Sharon Dimond Mr. & Mrs. James Kenney Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Perkins Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Diftle Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kinn Mr. & Mrs. David Peters In her two years at Taylor, Jennafer had touched the Bill & Sharon Doane Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Kloster Mr. & Mrs. Steve Pteiffer lives of wingmates on Second West Olson, of friends all Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Durin Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Korth Jo ann Pfoutz James & Marilyn Dyer Mr. & Mrs. Steven Korth Mr. & Mrs. Dean Pihl across campus, and of those in the surrounding community Mr. & Mrs. Stan Elson Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krominga Bart & Laura Pillen for whom she performed volunteer sei'vice through Taylor Linda Engstrom Duane & Chad Krzyzek Imogene Pinkston Ruth Eshbaugh Phyllis Krzyzek Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Pinter World Outreach. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Evans Thomas & Suzanne Krzyzek Judy Powell On May 20,1994 she celebrated what would have been Fehr-Graham & Associates of Mr. & Mrs. John Kudia George Primrose Freeport, IL Timothy & Sharon Kunkel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Prutz her 20th birthday in the presence of her Lord. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Felker Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lamb Mr. & Mrs. Paul Quitno Winter 1 995 / TAYLOR 39 I S T A V^M^^f ftf-^-^^ffVfpM Communication Arts Department chair Dale Jackson saw a dream come true wlien the Rupp Communication Arts Center opened this past fall. Here, he prepares to cut the ribbon. Let us break groiuid together on our luiees Excerpts from comments mode at the May 1993, Rupp Center groundbreaking ceremony By Dr. Dale Jackson, chair following any of the previous and all the development and alumni Communication Arts Department planning discussions, it would be staff' people who took on the grossly inadequate for today's and incredible task of raising nearly $5 'n order to put this event into tomorrow's needs. We won't million; and to all of those who have some liistorical perspective, I question God's timing. donated and pledged large amounts brought along a memo ad- and small, thank you. dressed to the vice president for Ill my iniiids eye We salute Fanning/Howey academic affairs. In it the dean is I've walked through this Associates for their work on the asked to appoint a fine arts building communication arts center a design, and especially Mark committee to include representa- hundred times in my imagination Ranyak, who has listened to us and tives of the music, speech and and I've seen students dressed in taken our input seriously. The drama, and art departments. The their Sunday best anxiously waiting design embodies our dreams, both memo is dated October 8, 1969. their turn to deliver a classroom in form and function. A few of you remember the speech; I have seen them standing Most of all, we give thanks to woman who during the 60s chaired in full costume taking deep breaths, our Heavenly Father, for this and what was then called the speech preparing for a stage entrance; I all the unsearchable riches of his and drama department, Gladys have seen them working at 4:00 on grace. Greathouse. I recently found this Friday mornings putting the finish- note in her handwriting. It was ing touches on the Echo: and I have Rock of reiiieinbrance attached to the first list of space seen them sharpening their skills in The cornerstone of the building needs that was compiled for this the radio and television studios. will read. "In the beginning was the building. It's dated January 12, 1970, This building means that for the Word." That will be a reminder to and it concludes with the words, first time all these diverse parts of a us and to future generations that "Luck to you! Call me back from the coherent curriculum will fit the ultimate act of communication grave, will you?" She died in 1980, together physically under one roof was Christ himself, our corner- and her spirit participates with us instead of just theoretically on stone. He didn't come to talk about today. paper. It means that the specialized his father. He was, according to the But this groundbreaking isn't needs of media and theatre will be apostle John, the expression, the about the past. It's about a future met by spaces designed for those embodiment, of God's message to that extends beyond any of us here. purposes rather than adapted from humankind. Our prayer is that all The communication arts depart- other uses. who work and grow in this building ment has no bitterness about the We know this new facility will will learn to become more effective long wait, because we have not been bring new opportunities and expressions of hope and redemp- waiting. We've been building a challenges, and we welcome those. tion to a world in need. diverse program that, in the 23 Finally, we must remember that years since that memo, has been With gratitude when this facility is completed and equipping Christian students to take We want to thank all of you who fully functioning, the art depart- places of leadership in a communi- have brought us to this moment: ment will still be waiting for the cation-dominated world. the Board of Trustees for their completion of their dream, that When this memo was written, leadership and donations; Jay and began for them with that same 1969 the department had 38 majors. Daryl for their fund-raising efforts memo. We hope that process won't Today there are over 120. In fact, if and guidance in the planning; Gene extend into the future as far as it this building had been built Rupp, Chip Jaggers, Tom Beers, has into the past. 40 TAYLOR / winter 1 995 It's not only what you know, it's Who. We give thanks to God always for you and patience of hope in our Lord all, making mention of you in our Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and prayers; remembering without ceasing our Father, your work of faith, and labor of love, — 1 Thessalonians 1 :2-3 Thank you for your generous and sacrificial giving. TaylorUniversity Both U.S. News and World Report and Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges rank Taylor among nation's frontrunners in the pursuit of academic excellence. page 4 All eye for detail Angelia (Baldwin) TenHoor, a January '95 graduate, works with Professor Timothy Diller in researching an early warning cancer detection system. Non-Profit Tffl/)RUNIVERSITY U.S. Postage PAID 500 West Reade Avenue Indianapolis. IN Upland. Indiana 46989-1001 Permit No. 8 317-998-2751 Address correction requested ^W Cover printed on recycled paper