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Christmas is that joyful time of the year when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child—Jesus our Savior and Lord. Although the events of this past fall have tempered our joy, we know that as Christians we “do not mourn as those who have no hope.” Rather, we claim with the Psalmist that “God is indeed our refuge and strength, our ever present help in time of trouble.” At Hope College, hope is transcendent! Best wishes to you and yours for a blessed holiday season filled with joy and hope.

— Jim & Martie Bultman

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helpful in the overall development of Autonomous University of Queretaro. Alfredo Gonzales has Hope’s academic program.” He joined the Hope staff in 1979 as direc- been promoted to Professor Gonzales’s responsibilities tor of the college’s Upward Bound program, include general academic administration, a position that continued with his appoint- associate provost. developing strategies for recruiting multi- ment as director of minority student affairs cultural faculty and enhancing multicultural in 1984. In 1986 he was named assistant Previously assistant provost, he is also an learning at Hope, and oversight of capital dean of multicultural life, working in the adjunct associate professor of social work. and operating budgets. He has administra- Office of Student Development to strength- “Alfredo has been at Hope for the past 22 tive responsibility for the Joint Archives of en the multicultural life at the college, years, beginning with his role as director of Holland and the college’s A.C. Van Raalte assisting the admissions office in recruiting Upward Bound and serving for the past 11 Institute, Office of International Education minority students, and developing contacts years as assistant provost. Alfredo brings a and Women’s Studies program, and is chair with area high schools and other organiza- wealth of human relations and interperson- of Hope’s annual Critical Issues tions. He was named assistant provost in al skills to his assignment, and has earned Symposium. 1990. the respect of both faculty and staff,” said Professor Gonzales was active in the cre- In 1998, he received the “Michigan President James E. Bultman ‘63. “The pro- ation of Holland’s Sister–City relationship Outstanding Hispanic of the Year” fessional relationships that he has with Santiago de Queretaro in Mexico, and “Honorable Mention” award from the established on Hope’s behalf, both on and has similarly been actively involved in Michigan Educational Opportunity Fund off Hope’s campus, have been immensely developing Hope’s relationship with the Alfredo Gonzales Inc.

“Quote, unquote” news from HOPE COLLEGE class: you read the Bible in one hand, the Volume 33, No. 3 December 2001 Quote, unquote is an newspaper in the other, and then seek to eclectic sampling of ascertain God’s truth. things said at and about “Well, this is a newspaper, the New York On the cover Times, which I picked up about four weeks Hope College. ago. Front page of the New York Times is a Our main image shows Dimnent Memorial Chapel bedecked in seasonal attire. picture of the Grand Traverse Bay in This year’s college’s Critical Issues Michigan. Drops of the water level of At top center, senior coaches of the victorious sophomores celebrate their Nykerk win. Symposium, held on Tuesday–Wednesday, Lake Michigan... have caused shorelines From left to right are Jodi DeHaan of Mason, Mich.; Megan Zeneberg of Roscommon, Oct. 2–3, examined “Earth Matters: Daily like this one in Grand Traverse Bay to Mich.; Lindsay Maharg of Cass City, Mich.; Erin Wysocki of Plymouth, Mich.; and Decisions, Environmental Echoes.” The recede, exposing rocks and weeds. Most of Briony Peters of Menominee, Mich. Please see page 20 for more on Nykerk. speakers included the Rev. Wesley Granberg– you have seen this if you have been out to Michaelson ‘67, who is general secretary of the the lake. The water level in Lake Michigan At top right, members of the women’s cross country team lead the pack. Please see pages Reformed Church in America and has been is receding dramatically. We should be 10-11 for a review of the fall sports season. active in environmental issues. asking why... His presentations included the focus session “Global warming now is a known “Redeeming the Earth” and the chapel talk reality. I spent 10 years living in Montana. “For God So Loved the World.” Excerpts from My family loved to go to Glacier National Volume 33, No. 3 December 2001 Hope College chapel follow. Park. Three weeks ago on the TV I saw a Published for Alumni, Friends and Office of Public Relations “‘For God so loved the world that he gave report on the news about how the glaciers Parents of Hope College by the Office of DeWitt Center, Holland, MI 49423-3698 his only son.’ It’s the first verse that I in Glacier National Park are melting. Public Relations. Should you receive phone: (616) 395-7860 learned as a young child. It’s the verse prob- Why? It is due to a pattern of human sin- more than one copy, please pass it on to fax: (616) 395-7991 ably all of you know by heart: John 3:16. fulness and abuse no longer recognizing someone in your community. An overlap [email protected] You see ‘John 3:16’ sometimes at athletic that God loves the world. And we are to of Hope College constituencies makes Thomas L. Renner ’67 events when people are trying to hold up love all that our Creator loves. duplication sometimes unavoidable. Director of Public Relations something that the camera will catch. It’s the “You don’t need to go far in the Bible to Gregory S. Olgers ’87 verse that taught me of God’s love through make sense out of what we read in the Editor: Thomas L. Renner ’67 Director of Information Services Jesus Christ for me as an individual. newspaper. You start in Genesis and for Managing Editor: Gregory S. Olgers ’87 Lynne M. Powe ’86 “But in the years since I have come to example in the second chapter, in the 15th Layout and Design: Alumni Director know the truth of that verse, I’ve also been verse, as you may have already heard: Kathy Miller asking a question as I’ve gone back to that ‘God placed Adam, placed humanity, in Holland Litho Service, Inc. Public Relations Services Administrator verse: ‘What is it that God loves?’ The the garden and gave the instruction to till Printing: News Web Printing Services text says, ‘God loves the world.’ and to keep...’ Humanity is placed into of Greenville, Mich. Karen Bos Office Manager “The Greek word is cosmos. God loves this marvelous handiwork of God, given Contributing Photographers: the cosmos. God loves all that God has the admonition to serve and preserve that Steven DeJong, Ted Jungblut, Notice of Nondiscrimination created... God loves all in the universe which God has given to us. Lou Schakel ’71 Hope College is committed to the concept of that God has created. “When we think about our task of fol- equal rights, equal opportunities and equal “And friends, the earth is suffering... lowing Christ and being reconciled to God news from Hope College is published protection under the law. Hope College admits And it is suffering because of human sin. through Jesus Christ, we begin by remem- students of any race, color, national and ethnic during February, April, June, August, origin, sex, creed or disability to all the rights, Because of humanity’s abuse of what God bering and acknowledging our personal October, and December by Hope privileges, programs and activities generally has created and given to us. reconciliation to God, that we come to College, 141 East 12th Street, Holland, accorded or made available to students at “There’s a well–known theologian know in our hearts that saving grace. But Michigan 49423-3698. Hope College, including the administration of named Karl Barth––wrote a lot of theology it never stops there, for we are called into its educational policies, admission policies, in the ‘40s and ‘50s and had an amazing and athletic and other school-administered a reconciled and redeemed relationship Postmaster: Send address changes to impact. Karl Barth used to say this: with all that God has created. For the cre- programs. With regard to employment, the news from Hope College, Holland, MI College complies with all legal requirements ‘Christians need to read the newspaper in ation, Paul tells us, groans and is waiting 49423-3698 prohibiting discrimination in employment. one hand and the Bible in the other.’ in agony for the sons and daughters of Maybe some of you have heard that in God who bear God’s redeeming love.”

2 NFHC December 2001 Campus Notes

MUSIC HONORS: The Hope chapter of the Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity, Alpha Chi, has received three national awards. The “Music Award,” “Music Service Award” and “Improvement Award” were A new look above presented to current chapter president Sarah Herman, a senior from Sylvania, Ohio, in August. The college’s Alpha Chi chapter of Delta A gift prompted by Omicron, a co–ed service fraternity, has one former faculty played an active role in Hope’s department of music for many years. The group pro- member in memory of vides ushering services at every department another has provided a of music event, hosts weekly doughnut and new learning soda sales in Nykerk Hall of Music, and sponsors various open social events. The opportunity for students college’s chapter has 20 members, and is at Hope College. advised by Linda Strouf ’84 of the Hope music faculty. The college has built an observatory Delta Omicron International Music with support from a $20,000 grant from Fraternity is a professional fraternity in the Dr. James W. Seeser through the Saint field of music, with collegiate chapters Louis Community Foundation. The obser- throughout the United States and abroad. vatory, featuring a 12-inch telescope in a six-foot-diameter, computer-controlled SOCIETAL CENTER: Hope is now the dome, as well as related equipment, was home office of the North American branch of installed on the roof of VanderWerf Hall the international Society for Reformation in mid August. Research. Seeser taught at Hope from 1970 to Faculty members Dr. Janis Gibbs and 1976, serving on the physics faculty and The new observatory atop VanderWerf Hall offers Hope students and faculty a Dr. J. Jeffery Tyler ’82 have become trea- computer science faculty. He recommend- new look at the heavens––and makes possible viewing that previously had to surer and membership secretary for the be rented from other institutions. Pictured is Brad Mulder of the physics society. They are sharing responsibility for ed the project in honor of Dr. Harry Frissel laboratory staff while making adjustments to the instrument. the two offices, coordinating North ’42 in recognition of Dr. Frissel ’s mentor- American distribution of the society’s ship while they were faculty colleagues at annual publication, the Archive for Hope. Harry Frissel, who was on the col- The observatory, its installation coordi- other sites—demand nationwide, he said, Reformation History, in addition to handling lege’s physics faculty from 1948 until nated by Brad Mulder of the college’s makes it necessary to schedule work six the society’s finances and membership retiring in 1985, died on March 18, 2000, at physics laboratories staff, will significant- months in advance. needs in North America. age 79. ly enhance the department’s program, The college has had at least two other Both Dr. Gibbs and Dr. Tyler are active “Harry Frissel was the department according to Dr. Peter Gonthier, professor permanent observatories in its history. scholars of Reformation history. Dr. Gibbs is chair when I was hired to teach physics of physics, who teaches the astronomy- The first, the Maria L. Ackerman Hoyt an assistant professor of history, and Dr. at Hope,” said Dr. Seeser, who now related courses at the college and headed Observatory, was built in 1894 on a hill Tyler is an associate professor of religion and lives in St. Louis, Mo., and recently the equipment ’s installation. near Columbia Avenue and 12th Street. Towsley Research Scholar. retired as vice president-technology “It’s pretty exciting,” he said. “This gives The observatory and hill were removed in The Archive for Reformation History is one from OCLI, a Division of JDS Uniphase, us the ability to image and do some 1941. The second was built by then-senior of the oldest trans–Atlantic journals on the after 18 years of service in various tech- sophisticated experiments ourselves. In Jim Riggs in 1976 with the encouragement religious history of the 16th century. The nical and business roles. “As one of the the past we ’ve used telescope time acces- of the late Dr. Richard Brockmeier ’59, journal was first published in Germany in many ’young Turks’ who came to Hope sible through a modem connection, but who was a member of the Hope physics 1903. The Society for Reformation Research in those years, I had a lot of energy but having our own instrument will give us and computer science faculties from 1966 was extended from Germany to North no sophistication at all about how to be more flexibility and more opportunities in to 1993 and had a strong interest in America in 1947. an effective college professor. I learned teaching and research.” astronomy. Also since removed, it was The Archive for Reformation History is pub- much from all of the members of the The new telescope offers its views of located on the Buys Athletic Fields near lished annually in two volumes: a 300–page department, including David Marker, the heavens not to rooftop-based humans Fairbanks Avenue. collection of essays, and a 200–page supple- Jim van Putten, Dick Brockmeier and looking through it with the naked eye, but The VanderWerf roof has also served mental Literature Review. The publications Jim Toevs. Harry quietly supported this via computer control and cable connec- as an observatory for the college’s feature articles by scholars from around the boisterous group with all his patience tions that make its images available in portable telescopes, although the sur- world. Most of the essays and reviews are and skills.” classrooms and laboratories throughout rounding city lights, Dr. Gonthier noted, written in German or English. Both volumes “Beginning with arranging a place to the building. have limited the site’s usefulness for such are published by Guetersloh publishing stay in a lake cottage, and continuing The precision tracking and guiding of instruments—one reason that Riggs built house in Germany. over the years with lots of good coaching the telescope with imaging capability, the observatory on the Fairbanks site a and tolerance for my mistakes, Harry coupled with the telescope’s power and quarter century before. In recent years, H–CLUB HONOR: The alumni H–Club mentored me on the ’soft side’ of being a attendant filters and software, comple- Dr. Gonthier has taken the telescopes and at Hope College presented its “Hope for young professor,” he said. “I also learned ment the portable telescopes the classes to less developed West Michigan Humanity Award” to Gord Brewer ’48 of to share his love of teaching physics department has been using, according to locales. He noted that the new instru- Holland, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 13. through the medium of meaningful, Dr. Gonthier. He noted that the at-will ment’s filters, tracking and imaging, and The award, first presented in 1990, recog- advanced laboratory experiments. It availability of Hope’s observatory is a vast the dome, help limit the impact of the nizes Hope athletic alumni for service to seemed fitting to honor him in this way.” improvement over borrowing time from nearby lights. others, transformation of Christian values and consistency of commitment. The H–Club consists of Hope alumni who were athletic letter winners and other honorary Health and Physical Education Center, Faculty Kudos Victor Hernandez Cruz, for the Coffee letter winners as approved by the H–Club’s which opened in 1978. House Press. Board of Directors. Professor Brewer coached the men’s track Susan Atefat Peckham, assistant profes- In addition to publication of the book, the Professor Brewer was a member of team throughout his years on the faculty, fin- sor of English, is author of That Kind of Sleep, award includes $1,000 and a book tour. Hope’s physical education (now kinesi- ishing in the top half of the MIAA in all but a collection of 30 poems published by Coffee During the current school year, Dr. Atefat ology) faculty from 1956 to 1988, when he three seasons and winning the league cham- House Press in Minneapolis, Minn. Peckham is giving over 20 readings from the retired. He joined the faculty as an assistant pionship six times. He was also assistant The book was one of five recipients of the book, around the country. professor, was promoted to associate profes- football and basketball coach at Hope. prestigious National Poetry Series award in sor in 1973 and was promoted to full His book ...But How You Played the Game! 2000, chosen from a pool of 1,500 manu- Steven Bouma–Prediger ’79, associate professor in 1983. He chaired the depart- A History of Intercollegiate Athletics at Hope scripts submitted by established and professor of religion, has written For the ment from 1980 to 1985. College, covering through 1955, was pub- emerging American poets. Five distin- Beauty of the Earth, which explores the rela- From 1960 to 1980, he was Hope’s athlet- lished in 1992. He recently finished a guished poets each selected a book to be tionship between Christianity and the ic director. His leadership spanned the manuscript covering Hope sport into the published by a major literary press. Dr. natural world. 1970s. Atefat Peckham’s manuscript was chosen by planning and construction of the Dow (See “Campus Notes” on page eight.)

NFHC December 2001 3 Events

Academic Calendar Spring Semester ’02 Jan. 6, Sunday––Residence halls open, noon Jan. 7, Monday––Registration for new students, Maas Center Quink auditorium, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Tuesday––Classes begin, 8 a.m. * * * Feb. 8, Friday––Winter Recess begins, 6 p.m. Feb. 13, Wednesday––Winter Recess ends, 8 a.m. March 15, Friday––Spring Recess begins, 8 a.m. Acclaimed March 25, Monday––Spring Recess ends, 8 a.m. March 29, Friday––Good Friday. Classes not in session, but Vocalists not an official holiday April 25, Thursday––Honors Convocation, Dimnent * * * Memorial Chapel, 7 p.m. April 26, Friday––Spring Festival; classes dismissed at 1 p.m. Monday, April 29–May 3, Monday–Friday––Semester Examinations May 3, Friday––Residence halls close for those not partici- pating in Commencement, 5 p.m. Feb. 18 May 4, Saturday––Alumni Day The college is presenting MusicMUSIC Quink, an internationally Faculty Recital––Friday, Jan. 11: Dr. Mihai Craioveanu, acclaimed vocal quintet from violin, Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is free. the Netherlands, on Monday, Concerto Aria Concert––Friday, Jan. 25: Dimnent Memorial Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. at Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is free. St. Francis de Sales Church. Faculty Recital––Sunday, Jan. 27: Wichers Auditorium of Nykerk Hall of Music, 4 p.m. Admission is free. Tickets cost $10 for the Symphonette Concert––Friday, Feb. 1: Dimnent Memorial general public, and $5 for Hope Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is free. students, faculty and staff, and Jazz Ensemble Concert––Thursday, Feb. 7: Dimnent children under 18, and will be Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is free. sold in the theatre lobby ticket Faculty Recital––Sunday, Feb. 17: Wichers Auditorium of Nykerk Hall of Music, 4 p.m. Admission is free. office in the DeWitt Center on Quink––Monday, Feb. 18: vocal quintet from the Thursday–Saturday, Feb. 14–16, Netherlands, St. Francis de Sales Church, 13th St. and Maple and Monday, Feb. 18, as well Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for the general public, and $5 as at the door. for Hope students, faculty and staff, and children under 18, and will be sold in the theatre lobby ticket office in the DeWitt Center on Thursday–Saturday, Feb. 14–16, and Monday, Feb. 18, as well as at the door. ADMISSIONSAdmissions AlumniALUMNI ANDand FRIENDSFriends Ann Schein, Pianist––Wednesday, Feb. 20: Dimnent Campus Visits: The Admissions Office is open from 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission information TBA. Regional Events to 5 p.m. weekdays, and from 9 a.m. until noon on Orchestra Concert––Friday, Feb. 22: Dimnent Memorial Grand Rapids, Mich.––Friday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Tours and admissions interviews are available Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is free. A chance to attend the musical Beauty and the Beast at Opera Workshop Concert––Wednesday, Feb. 27: Wichers during the summer as well as the school year. DeVos Hall. There will be a pre–musical dessert Auditorium of Nykerk Hall of Music, 8 p.m. Admission is Appointments are recommended. reception beginning at 7 p.m.; curtain time is 8 p.m. free. Visitation Days offer specific programs for prospective stu- Tickets are $65, and the deadline is Friday, Dec. 14. Wind Symphony Concert––Friday, March 1: Dimnent dents, including transfers and high school juniors and Various Locations Nationwide––Saturday, Jan. 19 Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is free. seniors. The programs show students and their parents a A gathering with Hope and Calvin alumni to watch Musical Showcase––Monday, March 4: DeVos Hall, Grand typical day in the life of a Hope student. the Hope–Calvin men’s basketball game on a Rapids, Mich., 8 p.m. Information concerning tickets will be Monday, Jan. 21 Friday, Feb. 15 big–screen television. The game, hosted by Hope at announced after the beginning of the spring semester. Friday, Feb. 1 Friday, March 1 the Civic Center, starts at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. A Faculty Recital––Sunday, March 10: Wichers Auditorium of postcard with details will be sent to the areas hosting Junior Days: Friday, April 5; Friday, April 19 Nykerk Hall of Music, 4 p.m. Admission is free. a satellite party. Faculty Recital––Monday, March 11: Dr. Margaret Senior Day: Saturday, April 13 (for admitted students) Washington, D.C.––Thursday, Feb. 7 Kennedy–Dygas, soprano, Wichers Auditorium of Nykerk Pre–Professional Day: Wednesday, May 22 The opening of an exhibition on traditional Ethiopian Hall of Music, 8 p.m. Admission is free. For further information about any Admissions Office event, painting in the Africa Hall Focus gallery of the Chapel Choir Home Concert––Monday, March 25: National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian). please call (616) 395–7850, or toll free 1–800–968–7850; check Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is free. The event will feature Dr. Neal Sobania ’68, professor Michigan State University Men’s Glee Club––Saturday, on–line at www.hope.edu/admissions; or write: Hope College of history and director of international education, and April 6: Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is Admissions Office; 69 E. 10th St.; PO Box 9000; Holland, MI; Daniel BerhaneMeskel, a junior from Aksum, free. 49422–9000. Ethiopia, who have helped organize the exhibition. Faculty Recital––Sunday, April 7: Wichers Auditorium of Works by BerhaneMeskel and his father and grandfa- Nykerk Hall of Music, 4 p.m. Admission is free. ther are included in the exhibition. Women’s Chorus Concert––Monday, April 8: Dimnent DANCEDance Grand Rapids, Mich.––Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is free. A chance to attend the musical Buddy...The Buddy Symphonette Concert––Friday, April 12: Dimnent InSync Dance Theatre––Friday–Saturday, Feb. 8–9 Holly Story at DeVos Hall. There will be a pre–musical Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Admission is free. Knickerbocker Theatre, 8 p.m. dessert reception beginning at 6:30 p.m.; curtain time Tickets will be available at the door, and cost $6 for is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45, and the deadline is Hope College Theatre regular adult admission and $4 for senior citizens and Monday, Jan. 14. students. Admission for children under 12 is free. Winter Happening––Saturday, Feb. 2 Arcadia––Friday–Saturday, Feb. 15–16; Wednesday– Dance 28––Thursday–Saturday, March 7–9 Saturday, Feb. 20–23 Please see the advertisement on page 13 for more DeWitt Center main theatre, 8 p.m. information. DeWitt Center, main theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $6 for regular adult admission and $4 for Defying Gravity––Friday–Saturday, April 19–20; Wednesday– Alumni Weekend––Friday–Sunday, May 3–5 senior citizens and students, and will be available in the Saturday, April 24–27 Includes reunions for every fifth class from ’37 through ’82. theatre lobby ticket office approximately two weeks DeWitt Center, main theatre, 8 p.m. before the concert. Bob DeYoung Hope Classic Golf Outing––Monday, June 24 Tickets for Hope College Theatre productions are $7 for regular Contemporary Motions––Friday–Saturday, April 5–6 At the Holland Country Club. adult admission, $5 for Hope faculty and staff, and $4 for senior Knickerbocker Theatre, 8 p.m. Alumni Tour of Russia––Sunday–Saturday, Aug. 11–24 citizens and students, and will be available approximately two Tickets will be available at the door, and cost $6 for Please see the story on page nine for more information. weeks before the production opens. The ticket office is open Monday regular adult admission and $4 for senior citizens and through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to For more information concerning alumni events, please call the 5 p.m., and may be called at (616) 395–7890. students. Admission for children under 12 is free. Office of Public and Alumni Relations at (616)395–7860.

4 NFHC December 2001 Legacies: A Vision of Hope

Campaign’s goals all part of the plan

prepared in conjunction with Hope’s On–going planning 100th anniversary in 1966, was the and needs years–in–the– Centennial Decade Master Plan, which pro- vided guidance for the next 20 years. making come together in “What a master plan allows you to do is Legacies: A Vision of articulate as an institution your shorter–range objectives and your Hope. longer–range dreams,” said William K. Anderson, who is senior vice president for The $85 million Legacies campaign has finance and development at Hope. three primary emphases: renovating and “We worked with the 1966 plan or vari- expanding the Peale Science Center, build- ations of it until the mid ’80s, when we ing endowment and general campus engaged some master planning consul- improvement. tants to help us,” he said. With projects ranging from the renova- The Centennial Decade Master Plan tion of campus landmarks like Dimnent resulted in buildings including Dykstra Memorial Chapel, Graves Hall and Hall (1967), the DeWitt Student and Lubbers Hall to new construction like the Cultural Center (1971) and the Peale Martha Miller Center, the “campus Science Center (1973). Importantly, the improvement” component alone will plan itself wasn’t set in stone. “A master have––and already is having––a direct plan needs to be continually updated to impact on every student at Hope. The list reflect the current thinking based on new may seem a bit eclectic, but all of the ele- needs and opportunities,” Anderson said. ments are connected in two ways: first, A “health center” that could have stood they’re essential if Hope is to serve stu- between Ninth and 10th streets west of Former president Dr. Calvin VanderWerf ’37 (at left) and architect Charles Edward dents well; second, they have emerged Dykstra Hall instead eventually became Stade consider the 1966 Centennial Decade Master Plan that guided Hope for the from on–going planning that predates the Dow Center on 13th Street at next two decades. Such planning, an on–going process at the college, helps Hope Legacies by decades and will continue long Columbia Avenue. A circular “interna- meet and anticipate needs. (Photo from the Hope College Collection of the Joint after the campaign has done its work. tional center” projected for the space just Archives of Holland.) As the 1851 Pioneer School that eventu- west of Nykerk Hall never materialized, ally became Hope grew, its original although today’s Fried International gain desperately–needed space. considers ways to re–shape the 1950s–era wood–sided home was clearly inadequate. Center stands just a frisbee throw distant Dance, another need that is a part of Civic Center to meet modern needs, the Plans were made. The result was Van in the former Alumni House/education Legacies, is being affected by a master college’s center is being eyed as a venue for Vleck Hall (1858), which stands on land office south of Nykerk. plan “wish list” item that is not part of the events ranging from Holland Christian bas- donated by the Rev. Albertus C. Van The new plan of the 1980s took shape as campaign. ketball to Tulip Time presentations. Raalte and originally served as library, the college anticipated the Van Wylen The 1998 plan anticipated that Hope Such broader thinking, President classroom building, student housing and Library (1988). That plan emphasized might someday build an athletic/spectator Bultman noted, is certain to shape the col- even principal’s (later president’s) resi- strengthening the college’s connection to facility (for sports as well as activities like lege’s planning in the future as well. dence. (Editor’s Note: More on the Pioneer the main downtown district just north of Commencement) on the land northeast of “I like to say that there’s no community School and its development into Hope College campus, a priority that led to the acquisition the main campus, as a bridge to both down- that I would rather have Hope located in appears on page seven.) of the Knickerbocker Theatre (1988) and town and the college’s athletic fields on than Holland, Michigan,” he said. “And The campus grew as the needs grew. properties like the “100 East” building Fairbanks Avenue. Given the campaign’s I’m hopeful that the community will be Some of the early structures are gone, but (1996) on 8th Street and construction of the other ambitions, the project wasn’t an able to say there’s no college we’d rather many serve no less vitally today: the Haworth Inn and Conference Center (1997). immediate priority––but a $7.5 million chal- have here than Hope.” President’s Home (1892), Graves Hall (1894), The Legacies projects stem from a modi- lenge gift from the Richard and Helen De “Because Hope has chosen to stay in a Voorhees Hall (1907), Dimnent Memorial fied master plan developed in 1998. The Vos Foundation last fall has enabled the downtown location, the college and Chapel (1929) and Lubbers Hall (1942). plan, which builds on the 1980s edition, college to pursue planning the facility Holland are inextricably linked,” he said. Hope expanded rapidly following the anticipates how Hope can best meet the sooner than later. “There is inevitably a major impact on the end of World War II, and as the original needs of a student body that has swelled The popular and growing department of community whenever Hope does some- central campus filled in it became appar- to 3,000 and be the greatest possible asset dance, based in the Dow Center, also needs thing with its physical plant, and likewise ent that the college, “land–locked” within to the Holland community. additional space, and early planning antici- a very real impact on the college whenev- its downtown location, must not only to Already, for example, Dimnent pated that the program might be placed in er the community does something with its respond to immediate needs but engage in Memorial Chapel has been renovated to the Martha Miller Center. However, some physical layout.” long–term planning as well. The result, assure its continued well-being. The of the other faculty and programs in the It’s a perspective shared by Dr. Gordon stained glass windows have been coated to Dow Center are earmarked for the spectator J. Van Wylen, who was president of Hope help protect them from the elements, the facility, freeing up space so that dance can from 1972 to 1987 and immediately after- mortar has been reinforced and the exterior remain with minimal renovation and ward became active in downtown block cleaned, and the pews refinished. maximum use of activity space. renovation. He has most recently worked The department of communication and As a result, Legacies, with a timely com- with Riverview Development Limited the department of modern and classical plement, will help Hope get where it Partnership. languages each need better facilities. The needs to be. “I think the campus has been a tremen- communication recording studio in “I think the Legacies campaign will dous asset to the community in terms of Lubbers Hall, for example, is prey to the address many of the classroom, office and the beauty and quality of the campus,” he Legacies: A Vision of Hope is an $85 horns of the trains that pass through million fund–raising effort that has three laboratory/studio needs of the campus,” said. “I really think that the quality of the primary components: renovating and campus––an effect that can be evocative said President James H. Bultman ’63. “At community, and particularly the down- expanding the science center, increasing but is generally a disadvantage. The the same time, even after the campaign con- town community, is a great asset in the endowment, and addressing short– Martha Miller Center will house both cludes needs will remain. Yet to be recruiting students and making Hope an term and long–term facility and space departments, freeing up space in their addressed are adequate housing––we really attractive place to study.” needs. Lubbers Hall and Graves Hall homes for could use an additional residence hall given “Always we’ve had such great relation- Thus far, the campaign has raised $63 other use. Graves Hall will be remodelled the interest of students in living in ships between the college and the million. to capture its historic character while college–owned facilities––and the need for a community,” Dr. Van Wylen said. For more information about the cam- adding general–use classrooms. In concert hall.” “There’s some real synergy between the paign, please visit the college on–line at Lubbers Hall, where some windowless The spectator facility is envisioned as an development of the campus and the devel- www.hope.edu or call (616) 395–7783. faculty offices are the size of small walk–in enhancement not only for Hope, but for the opment of the downtown, to the benefit of closets, the remaining departments will Holland community as well. As the city both the campus and the community.”

NFHC December 2001 5 Christmas Vespers

Bring a beloved Hope tradition home for the holidays by enjoying Christmas Vespers on one of the radio and PBS stations that will feature the service this year. Contact the station in your area for the day and time.

RADIO TELEVISIONTELEVISION ALASKA PBS stations WGVU–TV 35 of North Pole––K2WP–AM/FM Grand Rapids, Mich., and WGVK–TV 52 of Kalamazoo, ARIZONA Mich., will each be carrying Yuma––KCFY–FM last year’s Christmas Vespers service this month. The ARKANSAS Hot Springs––KSBC–FM service will be shown on Little Rock––KAAY–AM Sunday, Dec. 9, at 10 p.m.; Springdale––KOFC/KAYH–AM Monday, Dec. 10, at 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 23, at 9 p.m.; COLORADO Monday, Dec. 24, at 8 p.m.; Breen––KLLV–AM and Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Dec. 9 and CONNECTICUT Dec. 10 programs will each run Middletown––WIHS–FM for 90 minutes during the sta- FLORIDA tions’ pledge drive. Marianna––WJNF–FM Other PBS stations may also IOWA choose to carry the 2000 Mason City––KCMR–FM service. Please check your Shenandoah––KYFR–AM area’s television listings for Sioux Center––KDCR–FM your local station’s plans. The Spencer––KICD–AM listing on the college’s website, KENTUCKY www.hope.edu, will also be Hopkinsville––WNKJ–FM Holland-–WHTC–AM MINNESOTA TENNESSEE updated as information Wednesday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m.; Blue Earth––KJLY–FM Bluff City––WHCB–FM becomes available. MARYLAND Saturday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m.; Worthington––KWOA–AM/FM Princess Anne––WOLC–FM Monday, Dec. 24, 3 p.m.; VIRGINIA Tuesday, Dec. 25, 9:30 a.m. NORTH CAROLINA Harrisonburg––WEMC–FM RECORDINGS MICHIGAN Holland––WTHS–FM Mooresville––WHIP–AM Audio recordings of the 2001 Bad Axe––WLEW–AM Interlochen Public Radio WASHINGTON Vespers service are available Dowagiac––WVHQ–FM Iron Mountain––WMIQ–AM NEW YORK Seattle––KNHC–FM through the Hope–Geneva Escanaba––WCHT–AM Kalamazoo––WKPR–AM Dunkirk––WDOE–AM Grand Rapids––WFUR–FM Marquette––WNMU–FM Syracuse––WMHR–FM WEST VIRGINIA Bookstore. Please see the Broadcast plans include two– Port Huron––WPHM–AM Huntington––WEMM–FM advertisement on page 17 for three evenings at 9:30 p.m. Twin Lake––WBLV–FM OHIO information on how to pur- –plus, and Christmas Day. Zeeland––WGNB–FM Springfield––WEEC–FM WISCONSIN chase a cassette or compact Hillsdale––WCSR AM/FM Monday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Yankton––WNAX–AM Waupun––WMRH–AM disc featuring the service.

Events

DEDe PREE Pree GALLERY Gallery Great Performance Series Traditional Events Juried Student Show––Through Friday, Dec. 14 Mixed Company in Athol Fugard’s My Children, My Musical Showcase––Monday, March 4, 8 p.m. Work by Hope students. Africa––Wednesday–Thursday, Jan. 30–31: theatre, DeVos Hall, Grand Rapids, Mich. Midwest Photography Invitational XI––Tuesday, Jan. Knickerbocker Theatre, 8 p.m. Honors Convocation––Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m. 15–Friday, Feb. 15 Trio Voronezh––Tuesday, March 5: Russian classical trio, A traveling exhibition of contemporary photography Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Baccalaureate and Commencement––Sunday, May 5 organized by the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. Martin Kasik––Tuesday, April 2: pianist, Dimnent The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Courtenay Budd––Tuesday, April 16: soprano, Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. Tickets for Great Performance Series events are $14 for regular VisitingVISITING WritersWRITERS SERIESSeries adult admission, $12 for senior citizens and members of the Hope Thursday, Feb. 21––Nahid Rachlin and Samuel Hazo faculty and staff, and $5 for children under 18 and Hope stu- Monday, March 11––Kathleen McGookey ’89 and Franz The official site for Flying Dutch and dents. Season subscriptions are available for $55 for adults, $45 Flying Dutchmen athletics Wright for senior citizens, $20 for Hope students and $115 for families. Wednesday, April 17––Tenaya Darlington, GLCA poetry More information may be obtained by calling (616) 396–6996. winner Catch audio coverage of Flying Dutchmen All of this year’s readings will be at the Knickerbocker Theatre basketball in the MIAA via the World Wide beginning at 7 p.m. Live music by the Hope College Jazz Chamber Instant Information Web. The fastest link is through the Hope Ensemble will precede the readings at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information or to be placed on the series’s mailing list, Updates on events, news and athletics at Hope may be College website: www.hope.edu/athletics please call the department of English at (616) 395–7620. obtained 24 hours a day by calling (616) 395–7888.

6 NFHC December 2001 Campus Profile Hope celebrates a 150th

education in what was then termed “the Happy Birthday, West.” In 1843, for example, the General Synod had adopted a resolution to “rec- Hope College! ommend to their missionaries and churches in the West, to exert their influ- Although the college’s formal sesqui- ence toward creating and sustaining centennial will be in 2016, this fall marked schools of a superior grade, in which the a milestone in Hope history: 150 years object shall be kept constantly in view, since the beginning of the Pioneer School besides the advantages of a good or thor- from which Hope grew. ough education, to inculcate the principles Officially, the college traces its start to of pure morality and sound religion.” 1866, the year in which Hope received its Given the way in which the denomina- charter from the State of Michigan. From tion’s and Rev. Van Raalte’s goals meshed, a certain point of view, however, Hope the Rev. John Garretson, secretary of the began in October of 1851 with the found- RCA’s Board of Domestic Missions, ing of the “Pioneer School,” the Christian, visited the young community––and college–preparatory high school founded became an advocate for the Holland cause. by the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte to help The plan was to prepare students to attend his colony thrive. New Jersey’s Rutgers College, which was “The seeds for Hope College were at the time an RCA institution. Ideally, embedded in the hopes and dreams of the many would become ministers and then Dutch immigrants who formed a Holland return to the West to serve the Colony in West Michigan and grew out of church––and its communities. their early efforts to organize a system of The support from the East which fol- The Pioneer School from which Hope grew began 150 years ago this fall. Above left is the school’s original home, the “Orphan House,” which stood on the south side education for their children,” noted Dr. lowed included both funding and human of 12th Street where Western Theological Seminary is now located. The house on Elton Bruins ’50, director of the A.C. Van resources. It was through Rev. Garretson’s the right was built by a student, Adrian Zwemer, in 1857. (Both images from the Raalte Institute, in a paper written for the efforts that the Pioneer School obtained its Hope College Collection of the Joint Archives of Holland.) 2001 conference of the Association for the first principal: Walter Taylor, an elder in Advancement of Dutch–American Studies. the Reformed Church who had operated a “Initially, there was not enough money private academy in Geneva, N.Y. Pioneer School students for Rutgers. Department” that became Western to support Christian schools, and public The school first met in the “Orphan The denomination assigned the Rev. Theological Seminary in 1869. education was inaugurated in 1848 for the House” owned by First Reformed Church F.P. Beidler to succeed Taylor for a year, The General Synod endorsed the college colonists,” he said. “In 1851, however, just and built by the Holland colonists in 1847 and next appointed the Rev. John Van dream in 1863, encouraging the denomina- four years after Rev. Albertus C. Van for children whose parents had died in an Vleck. It was during Van Vleck’s 1855–59 tion’s membership “to adopt, foster, and Raalte established the Holland Colony on epidemic. In his history A Century of Hope, tenure that the denomination added a cherish [the Holland] Academy, to spare the shores of Black Lake in Western Dr. Wynand Wichers ’09 noted that the second instructor; that the school was no exertion so that she may not only Michigan, he laid the foundation for a surviving colonists had taken in all of the renamed the “Holland Academy”; and provide for its present wants, but to cause Christian high school referred to as the children with the result that the building that Van Vleck Hall was built, largely it to expand until it becomes an institution Pioneer School.” was available for other use. The house, through donations that Rev. Van Raalte of a higher grade...” As noted in the historical marker that which stood on south 12th Street where obtained while fund–raising in the East on Hope received permission from the stands on College Avenue near Graves the seminary is now, subsequently housed the school’s behalf. state to incorporate as a college on May 14, Hall, it is from the Pioneer School that both the public school and the Pioneer Dr. Wichers described four–floor, brick 1866. Recently inaugurated as first presi- Hope has received one of its most familiar School. Van Vleck Hall this way: “It was the most dent of the new college, Rev. Phelps symbols, the anchor. It was to an 1852 Taylor had been retained to teach in the pretentious building in the whole colony. presided over the first Commencement on report concerning the school’s first year Pioneer School, but when he arrived in In the building were a residence for the July 17 of that year. Eight students gradu- that Rev. Van Raalte appended the cele- October of 1851 the public district school principal, classrooms, dormitory rooms, a ated. brated statement, “This is my anchor of was without a teacher, and for about the reading room, and a refectory in the south- While 1866 marked the official begin- hope for this people in the future.” The first two years he took on teaching duties east corner of the basement...” ning of the Hope story, it was not an end college’s motto, Spera in Deo (“Hope in there as well. Prior to his departure in He also noted, “The building marked for the academy from which the college God”; Psalm 42:5), is derived from the 1854 he succeeded in preparing four an epoch in the history of the academy. had descended. The high school contin- comment, which was itself doubtless Up to 1857 the character of the institution ued for another seven decades. inspired by Hebrews 6:19: “We have this was tentative. Now it had a permanent By the mid 1930s, both the Holland as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, home and the founders were free to give Public Schools and the Holland Christian a hope that enters into the inner shrine thought to its expansion into a college.” Schools were well–established, as were behind the curtain...” The expansion took place under the other area school districts. According to Holland, Mich., was a primeval wood- guidance of the Rev. Philip Phelps Jr., who Dr. Wichers, academy enrollment had land when Rev. Van Raalte and his first succeeded Rev. Van Vleck in 1859. In dropped to 40 by 1926–27, and although it followers arrived in February of 1847, and addition to serving as principal, Rev. climbed to 103 in 1931–32 when the understandably the colonists’ efforts in the Phelps was the sole teacher from 1861 to academy was made tuition–free, enroll- first years focused not only on building 1863. He was also preaching in the com- ment had again been declining. It was no their new home but on survival itself. munity––his congregation was organized longer practical for the school to continue, Rev. Van Raalte, however, kept the long into Hope Reformed Church in 1862. particularly in light of the financial hard- view. The Dutch settlers had come to the Also in 1862, he took a very hands–on ship Hope was experiencing because of U.S. in large measure for religious reasons, approach in leading the students into the the Great Depression. The final senior and he understood that Christian educa- surrounding forest to cut the wood for and class graduated in 1938. tion would be essential in helping them then build a dual–purpose gymnasium However, while the Pioneer School as a preserve their character as a communi- and chapel, which stood near the northern separate institution is gone, its spirit lives ty––not least of all by helping train future side of today’s DeWitt Center. on in the college that continues as the real- leaders. Rev. Phelps also laid out the freshman ization of the vision with which the school Helpfully, the newly–formed “Classis college course that allowed academy grad- began. of Holland” established ties with the uates to start doing college work in (Editor’s Note: This article owes much to Reformed Church in America, which it Holland beginning in the fall of 1862. His Dr. Elton Bruins ’50. Through his research on joined in 1850. For years prior to the aspirations were even for Hope to become the early history of Holland and Hope, he has Holland colony’s creation, the denomina- Walter T. Taylor, first principal of the a full university, and while that didn’t assembled a collection of source material of tion had discussed the need for Christian Pioneer School. happen Hope did establish a “Theological which previous authors could only dream.)

NFHC December 2001 7 Campus Notes

(Continued from page three.)

Subtitled “A Christian Vision for Creation Care,” the book is part of the “Engaging Culture” series published by Baker Students learn by serving Academic, a division of Baker Book House Co. of Grand Rapids, Mich. The book is divided into eight chapters, and covers For Hope students topics including ecological literacy, the studying the teaching of damaged state of the earth, whether or not Christianity is to blame for the degradation English as a second of the planet, the connection between scrip- language, beyond–class ture and ecology, and why earth–care learning happens in matters. “[I]n this book I intend to put Christian multiple ways. theology and contemporary ecology (broadly construed) into dialogue,” Dr. As is true throughout courses in Hope’s Bouma–Prediger notes in his introduction. education program, the students in “My central claim is simple: Authentic “Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Christian faith requires ecological obedience. Language” participate in field placements, To care for the earth is integral to Christian applying their lessons to real–life situations. faith.” In their case, that means tutoring adults enrolled in the “ESL” course offered at Rodney Boyer, who is the Drs. Edward nearby Hope Church on Tuesday and and Elizabeth Hofma Professor Emeritus of Thursday evenings. Chemistry, is author of Concepts in On one level, the experience gives them a Biochemistry, now in its second edition chance to put into action the pedagogy they learn in the classroom. On another, it through Brooks/Cole Publishing, an imprint Senior Sharon Konopka of West Lafayette, Ind., works with a student in the of International Thomson Learning. underscores the human dimension of their work. English as a Second Language course at Hope Church in Holland, Mich. By The textbook, which was first published giving students a chance to serve as tutors, Hope’s course in ESL instruction “A lot of what I’ve learned is about the in 1999, is written for students enrolled in provides practical experience while meeting a need in Hope’s hometown. perspective of a non–English speaker in this one–semester biochemistry courses. Most country––in this area,” said senior Kayla students in these classes are preparing for Rademaker of Holland, Mich. “It’s teaching student whose involvement in the program questions, short answer and more advanced health–science careers in medicine, dentistry, me how best to find out what their needs continues. Merrie Bannink, who is on the discussion. Professor Braaksma noted that pharmacy, bioengineering, nutrition, or are––more than just learning English: Registrar’s Office staff at Hope, took the an advantage for the tutors is that their stu- environmental science. feeling respected and accepted.” class last year to develop skills she can use dents are highly motivated: they are there In the new book, Dr. Boyer places a The sentiment was echoed by senior Kari in volunteer work when she retires some because they want to learn. special and modern focus on the nucleic Rakosky of Hart, Mich. “It’s definitely rein- years hence. She decided she didn’t need to All of the Hope students in the course acids, DNA and RNA. According to Dr. forced my compassion for a lot of the things wait that long, and has continued to tutor as intend to use what they are learning well Boyer, modern research in biochemistry is that this society puts them through,” she a weekly volunteer. beyond the current fall semester. Senior now emphasizing the roles of the nucleic said. “You know, you don’t have to wait until Larissa Smith of Lake Zurich, Ill., for acids. More traditional books tend to focus The course is taught by Carol Hector ’73 you retire to do these kinds of things,” she example, plans to apply the lessons in on proteins and amino acids. Braaksma. In addition to being a Hope said. “That’s why I’m doing it now.” mission work abroad after graduation–– Accompanying the book is a newly graduate, Professor Braaksma is also an A number of people with Hope ties are and then in a classroom back in the United designed CD–ROM–Website, Interactive alumna of the class: she and husband Randy among the approximately 30 tutors who States as an elementary teacher. She even Concepts in Biochemistry, which contains 55 ’74 took it in the fall of 1986 as preparation volunteer at Hope Church, including psy- sees herself completing a master’s in ESL multimedia modules in the categories of for what became a five–year tenure teaching chology professor emeritus Dr. F. Phillip instruction. Animations, Concept Review, Cutting Edge in China. She came back and taught ESL at Van Eyl ’55; former dean of students Dr. Senior Sharon Konopka of West Biochemistry, and Structural Tutorials. The Davenport College (now University) for Phil Beal, father of Dayna Beal ’85 and Lafayette, Ind., also plans to apply her modules are coordinated with chapters in three years, and then founded “Better Dwight Beal ’87; and Barbara Laman ’88 coursework in the mission field and then as the book and enhance student understand- English,” a company that focuses on ESL Coon (who serves with her mother and an elementary teacher back in the U.S., but ing of all concepts. Another new feature instruction. She has taught Engl./Educ. 383 10–year–old daughter Jaime). she stresses that anyone can give––and includes the addition of 40 “Windows on at Hope for the past four years. Some of the adults in the class at Hope receive––as a tutor with the program, Biochemistry,” boxes that present a special “Funny how little things coming into Church have had little English; others are regardless of their career plans––and focus on biochemical applications to every- your life can have big impacts,” she said. seeking to polish their conversational regardless of whether or not they ever enroll day life. Professor Braaksma was particularly fluency. Although knowledge of another in Engl./Educ. 383. moved by the kindness she experienced language can be helpful to the tutors, it’s not “I have friends at Hope who want to get James E. Bultman ’63, president of Hope in China as a non–native speaker. She has strictly necessary––the goal is for the into the community, and they’re not sure and professor of education, received a since made doing the same for others a non–native speakers to be using English how,” she said. Distinguished Alumni Award from Western priority. during the class. “This is how you can meet people,” she Michigan University on Friday, Oct. 12. “Now that I’m in America I want to go The tutors and their students generally said. “I think it’s good for people to [help Dr. Bultman completed his master’s and out of my way to be nice to people who work one–on–one or one–on–two. One set others and] teach, but I think a great thing is doctorate in education at the university, in speak a language other than English,” she of course materials features photographs of just relationships being formed.” 1966 and 1971 respectively. He has been said. “My goal is whenever I can to provide places and things found in the greater Reflecting on her time with the adults president of Hope since 1999, and had previ- better learning experiences for people.” Holland area, with the lessons for each pro- she tutored, Konopka noted, “I felt like I ously served as president of Northwestern Professor Braaksma isn’t the only former gressing from basic vocabulary, to yes/no learned more than they did.” College in Orange City, Iowa, for 14 years. The award was established by the Western Michigan University Alumni namics, flight and related systems stems Fredonia, N.Y., examined control systems bility before, during and following a stall. Association in 1963. Dr. Bultman was one of most immediately from the five years he through a grant from the Michigan Space three Western alumni to receive one of the spent at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Grant Consortium. Through the project, Bruce McCombs, professor of art, has awards during a dinner on Friday, Oct. 12, in Control – Dallas, as well as from his graduate “Attitude Control System (ACS) for paintings featured in a solo exhibition in the conjunction with the university’s homecom- work at the University of Central Florida. Spacecrafts and Satellites,” they designed, Grand Rapids Art Museum through the end ing weekend celebration. In August, Dr. Kaloust wrapped up two simulated, implemented and compared two of the calendar year. months at Wright–Patterson Air Force Base types of system controllers and evaluated The exhibition, “The Light of Meyer May: Joseph Kaloust’s expertise in flight in Ohio through the 2001 “Summer Faculty them on tracking accuracy, electrical power Paintings by Bruce McCombs,” will be on control produced a busy summer that Research Program” of the Air Force’s Air consumption and computational processing view in the Currier Galleries on the second included a grant for work at Hope, two Vehicles Directorate. The only researcher power. floor of the museum through Sunday, Jan. 6. months as part of a cooperative project in from an undergraduate school chosen to par- His two patents, received in May and The exhibition is presented in conjunction Ohio, and two patents for work he’d done ticipate, he was part of a team developing a June of 2001, are for a “Stall and Recovery with “Light Screens: The Leaded Glass of before coming to the college. computer algorithm to help crews of hyper- Control System” (SARCS) and “Enhanced Frank Lloyd Wright,” which also continues Dr. Kaloust is an associate professor of sonic aircraft determine safe landing sites in Stall and Recovery Control System” respec- through Sunday, Jan. 6. engineering who joined the Hope faculty in the event of an emergency. tively, a flight control system (autopilot the fall of 2000. His specialization in aerody- In May, he and junior Bryant Loomis of controller) designed to maintain aircraft sta- (See “Campus Notes” on page 18.)

8 NFHC December 2001 Campus Notes Alumni Tour will feature Russia

history in the process. A river cruise between St. Petersburg, for example, was founded two of Russia’s greatest by Peter the Great in the early 18th century as part of his effort to tie Russia to Europe, and cities will explore the is resplendent with sites from its czarist past. country’s journey from the At the same time, the city was the birthplace Middle Ages to the of the October Revolution of 1917 that ulti- mately led to decades of communist rule. modern era. Renamed Leningrad during the communist period, the city suffered a devastating, The rivers, canals and lakes of western 900–day siege by the invading armies of Russia will carry the Aug. 11–24 tour from Nazi Germany during World War II (the Moscow to St. Petersburg. Sailing and sleep- Viking Kirov will sail across Lake Ladoga, ing aboard the 190–passenger Viking Kirov, which during the winters created an “ice participants will experience not only bridge” that allowed for some relief of the multi–day stops in the two cities, but day Nazi blockade). trips to numerous sites of interest in “An enormous amount of terribly impor- between. tant history has happened in these places,” “For first–time visitors, it’s going to be a Dr. Penrose said. “History just surges all really terrific tour of the great cultural mon- around you.” uments,” said Dr. G. Larry Penrose, After departing the U.S. on Sunday, Aug. professor of history at Hope, who as the 11, the tour will arrive in Moscow on Aug. trip’s faculty host will complement the tour’s 12. Highlights while in the city will include full–time guide as well as local guides who a visit to Red Square, tours of the Kremlin A visit to the Hermitage in St. Petersburg will be among the highlights of the 2002 will join the group at stops along the way. and the Tretyakov Gallery, and a perfor- Alumni Tour of Russia. A member of the Hope faculty since 1970, mance by the famous Moscow Circus. Dr. Penrose first visited Russia during the Tours of the historic places of Uglich, Tour sites in St. Petersburg will include The spring, 2001, tour featured the British 1973–74 school year through a Fulbright Yaroslavl, Goritzy and Kizhi will follow as the Hermitage, an opulent palace that is now Isles. Previous excursions have included Hays fellowship. His multiple returns have the Viking Kirov travels the Volga and linked a world–famous art museum containing Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and included leading the GLCA/ACM program waterways northwest enroute to St. works by masters such as Michelangelo and the Netherlands; Spain, Morocco and in Krasnodar in the fall of 1990, 1992, 1995, Petersburg on the Baltic Sea. Highlights da Vinci; the Nevsky Prospect; and the Peter Portugal; Denmark, Norway and Sweden; 1998 and 2000. include the Kirillov Belozersky Monastery and Paul Fortress, started in 1703. Italy; Scandinavia; Costa Rica; Greece and Dr. Penrose noted that while Russia has founded by St. Cyril in Goritzy in the 15th This year’s alumni tour is part of a series Turkey; and Vienna, Austria. experienced watershed political and cultural century, and the ancient wooden churches of of annual tours organized for members of the Additional information concerning this changes across the past century in particular, Kizhi, including the 22–dome Church of the extended Hope family by MTA Travel in year’s itinerary and tour costs may be obtained the nation has retained an appreciation of its Transfiguration. Holland, Mich. by calling Heather at 1–800–682–0086. Advancement program expands

mately $63 million during the Legacies cam- Three recent staff paign, which was announced in October of additions are enabling the 2000. Meengs and Spencer are focusing on a college to significantly fund–raising area previously shared by the enhance its Advancement regional advancement directors. They are expanding the college’s efforts with corpora- program. tions and foundations while also enabling the regional directors to spend more time The new positions particularly support connecting with Hope’s alumni popula- regional fund–raising efforts geared toward tion––which has grown by more than 25 the Legacies: A Vision of Hope capital cam- percent in the past decade––and other indi- paign, and nationwide efforts to connect viduals interested in Hope. with corporations and foundations that Meengs and Spencer will continue to support higher education. work with organizations with which Hope Harvey G. Koedyker ’82 Melanie Meengs Pamela Spencer Harvey G. Koedyker ’82 has been hired as has already developed strong ties while a regional advancement director. Melanie helping Hope cultivate relationships with nizations that might provide support. “We’d legislative aide to State Senator Bill Schuette. Meengs has been hired as director of corpo- others not yet involved in the life of the also like to be a resource to the faculty,” She is a 1996 graduate of James Madison rate and foundation relations. Pamela college. Spencer said. College at Michigan State University, where Spencer has been hired as assistant director “There have been some incredible rela- Koedyker was a team leader and electron- she majored in international relations. Her of corporate and foundation relations. tionships built with the business community ic maintenance system administrator with husband Bill is a 1991 Hope graduate. “We’ve really enhanced the staff with over the years, but we also believe that there Johnson Controls Inc. in Holland, Mich., for Spencer had served as assistant director of some very capable people who have great are some key people out there for whom 10 years prior to coming to Hope. He had development at Bethanna in Southampton, futures ahead of them,” said William K. Hope would be a good fit but who may not previously held positions with Amway Pa., since shortly before completing her mas- Anderson, who is senior vice president for know about the college,” Meengs said. Corporation in Ada, Mich., and with insur- ter’s in nonprofit management at Eastern finance and development. Meengs and Spencer noted that they are ance agencies in Dyer, Ind., and Calumet College in St. Davids, Pa., in May. While As a sixth regional advancement director particularly looking forward to working in City, Ill., and was business manager of the with the program, she completed a program at Hope, Koedyker is focusing on partnership with members of the faculty. Calumet City Chamber of Commerce. assessment plan for The Philadelphia fund–raising in Michigan, with emphasis on “There are key faculty who have immense While at Hope, he acquired a major in Orchestra’s Educational Community the Legacies: A Vision of Hope capital cam- knowledge and resources available and have business administration and a major in com- Outreach Program. Her volunteer experi- paign. The $85 million fund–raising effort indicated a great willingness to work with us munication, and minored in economics. ence includes assisting non–profits in the has three primary components: renovating on foundations and corporations with whom Meengs worked with the Michigan Greater Philadelphia area with strategic and expanding the science center, increasing they are familiar,” Meengs said. Department of Treasury for the past two planning, resources development and the college’s endowment, and addressing Meengs and Spencer are also hoping that years, serving as a liaison to the state legisla- program assessment. short–term and long–term facility and space their own research in the field will help them ture, Governor’s legislative office and the She is a 1998 graduate of Florida State needs. Hope has thus far raised approxi- match faculty engaged in projects with orga- lobbying community. She was previously a University, where she majored in music.

NFHC December 2001 9 Fall Sports Roundup sights raised hig

team by freshman Ryan Shedd of Coldwater, Mich., who was fourth in the player standings. Three golfers achieved All–MIAA second team honors: sophomore Jeff Melville of Grandville, Mich., freshman Kody Taylor of Greenville, Mich., and junior Patrick Looman of Holland, Mich.

VOLLEYBALL The Flying Dutch captured the MIAA vol- leyball championship for the fifth time in six seasons, sharing the top prize with Alma. Head coach Maureen Dunn spent a good share of the fall on maternity leave after giving birth to her first child in the early weeks of the season, leaving the team in the able hands of assistant Jill Vredevelt ’87 VanderStoep. The Flying Dutch posted a season mark of 20–14, marking the fourth time in the last five seasons that the team has won 20 or more matches. Hope stands 130–52 over those five seasons, including 58–6 against MIAA oppo- nents. Senior Amy Brower of Hamilton, Mich., was voted the MIAA’s most valuable player. She was joined on the All–MIAA first team by junior Kara Van Assen of Jenison, Mich. Voted to the All–MIAA second team were juniors Laura Hahnfeld of Midland, Mich., and Martha Luidens of Holland, Mich.

FOOTBALL As it has in many recent years, the MIAA Senior Amy Brower eyed her fourth MIAA championship came down to a season–ending volleyball championship and received showdown between rivals Hope and Albion. league MVP honors as a reward. The Britons prevailed in this year’s battle of league unbeatens, but it didn’t dim an exciting Recognized by MIAA coaches as the most season which saw the Flying Dutchmen string valuable in their fall sport were seniors A theme of Hope sports excellence in men’s competition. together seven consecutive victories. Eric Wohlfield (golf), Brian Adloff (football) Coming into the women’s conference tour- Coach Dean Kreps’s Dutchmen rode the and Amy Brower (volleyball). teams in recent years has been nament, the Flying Dutch ranked fourth. arm of a young quarterback and the hands of “Keep Your Eye on the Prize.” Under a new league format, the scores from two veteran receivers in gaining a 7–2 season regular season matches were not to be part of record. senior receivers: Brian Adloff of East Grand That certainly was the case for Hope teams the final seasonal standings. After the first day When the season began, sophomore Phil Rapids, Mich., and Mike Gle of Brighton, Mich. this fall as they once again eyed the top prize of of the conference tournament, Hope was in Butler of Howard City, Mich., was the backup Adloff was voted the most valuable offensive the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic third place, trailing the leader Albion by 20 quarterback. He stepped into the starting player in the MIAA and became only the third Association (MIAA) with many outstanding strokes. But a never–say–die attitude found the lineup after Hope suffered a season–opening player in league history to achieve all–confer- performances in several sports. Dutch gaining 22 strokes on the leader to claim loss and by the time the year was over had ence honors four consecutive years. One of the The result was Hope gaining the lead in the championship. inked his name on several school passing other four–time honorees was Hope’s Nick every MIAA all–sports category after the fall The championship was Hope’s sixth since records, including attempted (289), completed Yonker ’50 (1946–49). Ending his career with season. It is a fitting start to Hope’s year–long women’s golf became an intercollegiate sport (159), yards (2,156) and touchdowns (23). school records for receptions (211) and yards celebration of its 75 years of membership in the in 1991. The team was guided by first–year Hope was blessed with two outstanding (2,616), Adloff was invited to play in the Aztec MIAA. coach Tom Smith, an associate professor of The MIAA presents the Commissioner’s business administration at Hope. Cup to the member school with the best cumu- Sophomore Lacey Wicksall of Traverse City, lative finishes in all 18 league–sponsored sports Mich., achieved All–MIAA first team distinc- as well as separate men’s and women’s tion for the second consecutive year as she all–sports awards. Hope swept all three finished second in the player standings. Junior awards last year and is the MIAA’s all–time Emily Colenbrander of Holland, Mich., gained All–Sports leader, having achieved the honor All–MIAA second team recognition by finish- 23 times. ing 10th. This fall Hope won conference champi- The Flying Dutchmen captured their third onships in men’s and women’s golf and earned consecutive MIAA men’s golf championship, co–champion in volleyball. Hope finished but not without a challenge from the field. It second in the league standings in men’s cross took a course–record performance in the sea- country, football and men’s soccer, finished son’s final tournament to gain the crown, the third in women’s cross country and ended in a ninth in school history. tie for fifth in women’s soccer. Senior Eric Wohlfield of Brighton, Mich., became just the third player in MIAA history to GOLF be league medalist three times. He also become the first Hope male golfer to be a four–time Hope’s golf teams dominated the links, the All–MIAA first team honoree. In four seasons Flying Dutch capturing the women’s MIAA he averaged a league–record 74.4 strokes per championship with a storybook finish and the 18–hole tournament round. Soccer opponents didn’t get the ball behind All–MIAA goalkeeper Marcus Voss very Flying Dutchmen maintaining their tradition of Wohlfield was joined on the All–MIAA first often as he raised his collegiate shutout total to 28.

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Bowl featuring the nation’s top Division III Hope players voted to the All–MIAA players. Gle entered the Hope record book for team were senior offensive linemen Brian touchdown passes in a season (13) and for a Hammer of Caledonia, Mich., and Bill Crane career (18). of Cedar Springs, Mich., junior center Josh Hope’s All–MIAA first team honorees Rumpsa of Grand Rapids, Mich., sophomore included Adloff, junior punter Vince Scheffler tailback John Sloothaak of Hamilton, Mich., of Chelsea, Mich., junior defensive end Andy junior defensive lineman Ryan Kerstetter of Keller of Hastings, Mich., and junior defensive Kentwood, Mich., senior defensive lineman back Nick Conrad of Wyoming, Mich. Pat Warren of New Lothrop, Mich., sopho- more Linebacker Matt Beaver of Gladwin, Mich., senior defensive back Vinnie Harambasic of Troy, Mich., Phil Butler and Mike Gle.

SOCCER The Flying Dutchmen were stingy when it came to allowing goals and productive when it came to putting the ball in the net. Coach Steven Smith’s Dutchmen finished second in the MIAA standings and ended with an overall 16–3–1 mark. The team posted 13 shutouts on the Sophomore quarterback Phil Butler passed his way into the football record book. season, tying a school record set by the 1992 team. On offense, a total of 19 different players scored a goal. Dornbos of Vicksburg, Mich., and Beth Dutch were third among the women. Five players were voted All–MIAA. First Stygstra of Holland, Mich. Hope runners gaining All–MIAA second team honorees included sophomore forward team recognition in men’s cross country Ed Huebner, senior midfielder Tim Keeler CROSS COUNTRY were seniors Keith Cravotta of Sussex, N.J., and senior back Jon Kucinski, all from and Dane Splinter of Libertyville, Ill. Five Portage, Mich., and junior goalkeeper Senior Dylan Wade of Beulah, Mich., head- Hope runners achieved All–MIAA second Marcus Voss of Zeeland, Mich. Junior back lined the cross country season. He became the team honors in women’s cross country: Matt Margaron of Naperville, Ill., was sixth Hope athlete to achieve All–MIAA freshman Martha Bouwens of Zeeland, named to the second All–MIAA team. honors four consecutive years and qualified for Mich., senior Sarah Golden of Traverse City, The Flying Dutch tied for fifth place in the the NCAA Division III championships, finish- Mich., sophomore Martha Graham of Senior Dylan Wade ran his way into cross MIAA women’s soccer standings and posted ing 91st in a field of 211 runners. Midland, Mich., freshman Tina Pike of country history by gaining All–MIAA an overall 7–11–1 record. Voted to the The Flying Dutchmen finished second in the Rochester, Minn., and junior Kristen Post of honors four consecutive years. All–MIAA second team were seniors Liz MIAA men’s standings, while the Flying Holland, Mich.

As part of the celebration of Hope’s 75 years in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, MIAA MVPs representing seven decades gathered during Homecoming. Pictured from left to right are: Row 1: Tom Van Wingen ’51, Lindsey Dood ’87, Greg Heeres ’85, Todd Holstege ’83, Matt Neil ’82, Rob Appell ’86, Russ DeVette ’45, Tom Bylsma ’86, Jennifer Smith ’00, Randy Smith ’85, Tom Page ’72, Johanna Pscodna ’92, Lisa Walters ’92 Jackman; Row 2: Floyd Brady ’68, Joe Kattelus ’01, Eric Wohlfield ’02, Ellen Colenbrander ’00, Audrey Coates ’97 Akland, Kristin Carlson ’95, Mary Busscher ’89, Lindsay Etheridge ’01, Tina Gill ’99 DeKam, Danielle Zurchauer ’90 Burke, Shelly Russell ’89 Schafer, Jennifer Straley ’88 Larson, Brandon Graham ’98, Josh Boss ’02; Row 3: Bill Vanderbilt ’88 (holding child), Matt Strong ’88, Roger Kroodsma ’66, Mike Peddie ’92, Chip Henry ’85, Todd Ackermann ’88, Vic Breithaupt ’91, Patrick Stegeman ’95, Tim Lont ’79, Joel Holstege ’98; Row 4: Stu Scholl ’76, Doug Formsma ’68, Cliff Haverdink ’72, Greg Daniels ’73, Sarah DeWitt ’94 Darby, Dawn Hoving ’94 Noorman, Kristen Hoving ’96 Assink, Kirk Assink ’95, Jeff Bannink ’93 (holding child), Marcia Vandersall ’93 Bannink, Katy Conlen ’91 ember 2001 11 Alumni News

with all who have special needs. Joseph’s University of Philadelphia, Pa. He has Republic of Ireland to invite him to make a pre- Arend “Don” Lubbers ’53 of Grand Rapids, taught at Saint Joseph’s since 1972, and is the sentation during the Oct. 11–12 Water Services Class Notes Mich., who retired during the summer as presi- author or editor of numerous books and acade- National Training Group conference held in dent of Grand Valley State University, received mic articles on topics such as race, immigration Ennis County, Ireland. News and information for class notes, mar- the “President’s Award” from the West Michigan and ethnicity, religion, politics, the American Greg Kalmbacher ’73 and his wife continue to riages, advanced degrees and deaths are Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Civil War, urban affairs, mass culture and serve with SIL International in Southeast Asia. compiled for news from Hope College by Greg Professionals in conjunction with 2001 National regional cultures. Starting in August of 1999 he worked in the Olgers ’87. Philanthropy Day this fall. The award is present- Fran Gralow ’68 continues to work with Philippines as the finance office manager for their News should be mailed to: Alumni News; ed to an individual who has shown Wycliffe, doing consulting and training in the work covering Insular Southeast Asia. Last April Hope College Public Relations; 141 E. 12th St.; PO “extraordinary commitment to the community areas of translation and literacy with Sudanese he turned that job over to his successor, and he is Box 9000; Holland, MI 49422–9000. Internet where the individual resides.” colleagues in Kitale, Kenya. now filling the role of finance systems manager, users may send to: [email protected] Carl Ver Beek ’59 of Grand Rapids, Mich., has Philip Rauwerdink ’68 of Waupun, Wis., is a which involves reviewing and upgrading the All submissions received by the Public been elected to the Board of Directors of the specialized interim minister at Trinity Reformed software, reports and procedures that they use. Relations Office by Wednesday, Nov. 14, have Michigan Chamber of Commerce. He is an attor- Church. The job allows him and his wife to spend more been included in this issue. Because of the lead ney at Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett time on the language study and translation that time required by this publication’s production LLP, and is immediate past chair of the Grand they began in the 1980s––including a visit back to schedule, submissions received after that date Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. 70s the language area in September. It will continue (with the exception of obituary notices) have 1970s until they take a break in the U.S. in mid–2002. been held for the next issue, the deadline for Ronald Deenik ’73 of Holland, Mich., was a Richard Otterness ’73 of Rochester, N.Y., has which is Tuesday, Jan. 8. 60s guest speaker during this year’s Hope College been appointed synod executive for the Synod of 1960s Science Day for high school students, held on Albany in the Reformed Church in America. Douglas De Jong ’61 of Victorville, Calif., is a Thursday, Nov. 1. President of Holland Family Vicki Wiegerink ’74 Rumpsa is the youth 20s retired teacher. Dentistry PC, he presented “The Tooth. The program director at East Hills Athletic Club and 1920s Nancy Sonneveldt ’62 Miller and Phil Miller ’65 Whole Tooth and Nothing But the Tooth.” summer camp director at Orchard Hills Swim Martha Gabbard ’25 Bicknell of Palm Beach of Holland, Mich., received a “Family Award” J. Michael Dornan ’73 has been city manager of and Sports Club, both located in Grand Rapids, Gardens, Fla., celebrated her 100th birthday on from the Community Foundation of the Wixom, Mich., since 1991. His success in devel- Mich. Vicki was recently awarded the compa- Wednesday, Oct. 24. Holland/Zeeland Area on Saturday, Oct. 20. The oping a public/private partnership to address nies’ 10–year longevity award. award was presented during a celebration sewer system troubles in Wixom prompted the Rich “Blue” Williams ’75 is president and coor- marking the foundation’s 50th anniversary. 40s Milton Nieuwsma ’63 of Holland, Mich., is 1940s author of Kinderlager: An Oral History of Young Randall Dekker ’47 of Zeeland, Mich., received a Holocaust Survivors, which has been selected by “Hall of Fame Award” from the Community the Institute for Higher European Studies in the Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area on Hague as one of the top 10 books written on the Saturday, Oct. 20, in recognition of exemplary Holocaust. Other honors the book has received Tulip Time overlap leadership in the community. The award was since being published in 1998 include being on a presented during a celebration marking the foun- list of the New York Public Library’s “Best Books Both events coincide with the first dation’s 50th anniversary. for Teens” in 1999 and designation as a “Must Due to event overlaps, weekend of Tulip Time in Holland. One Trudy Maassen ’47 Vander Haar has written No Read” selection for Scholastic’s Teen Book Club the college is encouraging of the largest festivals in the United States, Shadow of Turning, the documented story of one of in 2000. Tulip Time consistently draws several the American families, the Vander Haars, who Barry Werkman ’64 of Holland, Mich., has been those interested in Alumni thousand visitors to the Holland area. emigrated from the Netherlands in 1946. The chal- promoted to vice president for finance at Hope and Graduation weekends Information concerning available lenging story of courage and faith reads like a College. Previously business manager and con- lodging may be obtained by contacting historical novel. With the book’s emphasis on local troller at the college, Werkman has been a to book lodging early. the Holland Area Convention and history, copies are available in the Hope–Geneva member of the Hope staff since 1967. Visitors Bureau, which is compiling a Bookstore and at the Joint Archives of Holland. Anne C. de Velder ’67 of Holland, Mich., is Alumni Weekend, featuring reunions weekly list and will be able to provide the Gord Brewer ’48 of Holland, Mich., received the employed by the University of Illinois at Urbana- for every fifth class from 1937 through “Hope for Humanity Award” from the Hope Champaign as assistant professor and costume names and numbers of the facilities that College alumni H–Club on Saturday, Oct. 13, director of the Krannert Center for Performing 1982, runs Friday–Saturday, May 3–5. still have rooms. The bureau may be during the college’s Homecoming celebration. and Fine Arts. The Krannert Center complex was Baccalaureate and Commencement will called at 1–800–506–1299. The information Please see the “Campus Notes” story on page built in the 1960s for $21 million and includes a take place on Sunday, May 5. is also on its web site, www.holland.org three for more information. concert hall and four theatres from 200 to 2,000 seats. It supports more than 320 performances annually of theatre, dance and opera, and outside 50s professional events from all over the world. The 1950s Krannert Center was designed by architect Max Douglas van Gessel ’52 and wife Joyce (special Abramovitz, who also designed the Lincoln student, Class of ’54) of Artesia, Calif., have again Center. Anne, who holds an MFA from Columbia been chosen to be the chaplain/counselors for the University, previously served as production and TELL US ALL 2002 World Cruise on Holland America Cruise business manager for the Hope Summer Lines. The cruise is a 120–day circle of the world Repertory Theatre at Hope College for eight Your Hope friends and the college want to hear from you. beginning in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and ending in years. If there’s an event in your life you feel is newsworthy, please New York City. The ministry on ship is with Randall Miller ’67 of Havertown, Pa., has been crew, staff and passengers, conducting Bible named the first holder of the “William Dirk let us know. In the interest of timeliness, please try to notify studies, leading worship services and counseling Warren ’50 Sesquicentennial Chair” at Saint us within six months of whenever the event took place.

CLASS NOTES: We will print only your BIRTHS: Please tell us your name, your Alumni Board of Directors first name, last name and class year for class year, your spouse’s name, whether Officers the sake of consistency in our publica- or not your spouse is a Hope graduate tion. If you are a married alumna, please (and if so the year), and your child’s Bruce Brumels ’59, President, Lake City, Mich. tell us your maiden name and married name and birth date. James VanEenenaam ’88, Vice President, Dana Point, Calif. name both. If you go by a different Marion Hoekstra ’65, Laurel, Md. ADVANCED DEGREES: Please tell us name, such as a middle name or nick- your name, your class year, the name of Board Members name, we will print it instead of your your degree, the name of the university, Holly Chapman ’80 Borgman, Scottsdale, Ariz. James Bursma ’87, Stow, Mass. first name if you prefer. We cannot print and the month and year your degree was Chad Carlson ’03, Holland, Mich. Garett Childs ’01, Holland, Mich. information about spouses who are not awarded. Nancy Dirkse ’81 DeWitt, Waukesha, Wis. Eva Gaumond ’90, Bridgewater, N.J. Hope alumni. DEATHS: Any information you have Leah Sunderlin ’79 Haugneland, Katy, Texas John Hensler ’85, Royal Oak, Mich. MARRIAGES: We cannot publish a concerning another’s death will be Andrea Korstange ’02, Grand Rapids, Mich. Neil Petty ’57, Honeoye, N.Y. marriage announcement until after the appreciated. If possible, please send us a Karen Gralow ’75 Rion, Schenectady, N.Y. Beth Snyder ’94, Fairfax, Va. wedding has taken place, so please write dated copy of the local newspaper’s obit- Kristin Tichy ’92, Chicago, Ill. Mary Browning ’69 Vanden Berg, Grand Rapids, Mich. us after you are married. Tell us your uary notice. Greg Van Heest ’78, Minneapolis, Minn. Ray Vinstra ’58, Kalamazoo, Mich. name, your class year, your spouse’s John Witte ’54, Vero Beach, Fla. name, whether or not your spouse is a SYMPATHY TO: Information about the Liaison Hope graduate (and if so the year), the death of a loved one in your immediate Lynne Powe ’86, Alumni Director date of your marriage, and the city and family will be published upon your state in which your wedding took place. request. Please accept our invitation to visit Please send your information to: Alumni News; Hope College Public and the Alumni Office electronically: Alumni Relations; 141 E. 12th St.; P.O. Box 9000; Holland, MI 49422–9000. www.hope.edu/alumni Internet users may send to: [email protected]

12 NFHC December 2001 dinator of the National Diamond Jubilee featur- recently completed a year as chair for the was a guest speaker during this year’s Hope been hired as a regional advancement director at ing the “Remember the Route: 75th Anniversary National Association for Membership College Science Day for high school students, Hope College. He is focusing on fund–raising in of Historic Route 66” Festival. Some 85,000 cele- Development. held on Thursday, Nov. 1. A physician practic- Michigan, with a particular emphasis on the brated the jubilee, which was four years in Robert Miller ’80 of Farmington Hills, Mich., is a ing with OB/GYN Associates of Holland PC, she Legacies: A Vision of Hope capital campaign. planning. Rich provided a photo showing him senior audio post engineer with Doner in presented “A Day in the Life of a Physician.” Matt Neil ’82 of Holland, Mich., is one of about and Cathy Schueler ’74 at the event’s “Steinbeck Southfield, Mich. Kevin Kraay ’81 of Zeeland, Mich., has been pro- 11,000 U.S. citizens chosen to carry the Olympic Awards Banquet,” which sold out. Rich is assis- Jay Peters ’80 of Holland, Mich., is owner of moted to business manager from associate torch during a portion of its 13,500–mile journey tant to the mayor for Mayor Jim Baca of Development Strategies Inc., which provides business manager at Hope College. He joined the through 46 states from Atlanta, Ga., to Salt Lake Albuquerque, N.M. fund–raising consulting and interim project man- Hope staff in 1985 as director of accounting, and City, Utah, for the Winter Olympics. He is sched- Dan “Satch” Huizenga ’79 is in the film Joy Ride, agement to clients. was named assistant business manager in 1987 uled to run in early January in Indiana. released this fall and starring Steve Zahn and Bruce Cook ’81 of Stewartsville, N.J., is a member and associate business manager in 1995. Mary Vosteen ’82 Van Verst of Olympia, Wash., Leelee Sobieski. He plays the ice truck driver in of a team of chemists and engineers from Betty Peterson ’81 Picard has released a CD, Still, is program development and evaluation coordi- the thriller. ExxonMobil and Akzo–Nobel Catalysts LLC to Still, Still: Christmas Lullabies for All Ages, about nator with the Washington Commission for Lauri Kremers ’79 of Grand Rapids, Mich., and be honored with one of two 2001 “Industrial which more can be learned at the publisher’s web National and Community Service. She writes, her husband (please see “Marriages”) lead a Innovation Awards” presented during the site, www.earthstarrecordings.com. Betty lives “More than ever I am pleased to be working in small congregation at the United General Baptist American Chemical Society’s Southwest regional in Topeka, Kan., with her husband, Tom Picard the field of national service, along with Church in Parchment, Mich. Lauri reports that meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, Oct. ’81, and their two children, Katy (14) and Adam AmeriCorps and VISTA members, and citizens she also enjoyed the Hope College Alumni Tour 18, 2001. The team developed a catalyst and (12). Betty earned a B.M. degree in vocal perfor- committed to making differences in local com- to Ireland and England in June––”a real ’dream process effective in reducing cracked naptha mance in 1999 from Washburn University of munities. After 20 years since graduation, I look vacation’ come true!” sulfur levels in gasoline up to 99 percent. U.S. Topeka. She now teaches fifth grade at forward to connecting with old friends at Hope, Environmental Protection Agency regulations Wanamaker Elementary school, gives private and especially those who accompanied me on require oil refineries to reduce the average voice lessons and performs. Tom is a psychiatrist our trip to Japan in the spring of 1981. I have 80s amount of sulfur in gasoline from 150 parts per at the Colmery–O’Neil VA Medical Center, and news to share from former classmates at Meiji 1980s million (ppm) to 30 ppm by 2004. Bruce is an has a small private practice. Gakuin University.” Jane Buter ’80 Clark of Holland, Mich., is vice advanced research associate at ExxonMobil Ronald Bechtel ’82 is an associate minister at Jim Russell Jr. ’83 of Commerce Township, president of membership development with the Research and Engineering in Annandale, N.J. Reformed Church of Newtown in Elmhurst, N.Y. Mich., has been elected to the Board of Directors Holland Area Chamber of Commerce. She Barbara Tacoma ’81 De Pree of Holland, Mich., Harvey G. Koedyker ’82 of Holland, Mich., has of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. He is president and general manager of Arbor Press, Royal Oak. Brenda VanderWerff ’83 Schuh of Neenah, Wis., is research and development manager for new business development with Appleton Papers. Ana Agurcia ’85 Clare of Jackson, N.J., is a free- lance graphic designer/editor. Diane Boughton ’85 Walker is an elementary physical education teacher in Stanly County, N.C. Jane Abe ’86 of Naperville, Ill., earned first place for fourth–quarter sales in a national sales contest run by the National Association for Membership Development. She competed with Chambers of Commerce across the country. Dana Nofz ’86 Belmore of Rockford, Mich., is a carrier services consultant with Voice Data Systems in Grand Rapids, Mich. She writes, “Although working four days a week keeps me busy, I offi- cially became a ’soccer mom’ this fall when my five– and six–year–olds played. I love my Fridays at home in Rockford and spend my time taking requests from my four–year–old for playing games, building forts or carving pumpkins.” David (D.J.) Covell ’86 of Ludlow, Vt., has been a member of the Vermont State Police since 1990. In 1997 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and has since been assigned as a detective inves- tigating unattended deaths and major crimes with the Vermont State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations Division. Martha Vermeulen ’86 Kallenbach is a shared–time music teacher with the Fremont Public Schools at St. Michael–Brunswick. In addition, for the past six years she has worked with the Fremont High School Theatre as associ- ate director. Kim Miller ’86 Oosterhouse of Wheaton, Ill., completed her MSN at Rush University in 1998. She recently resigned her position as clinical nurse specialist (MICU) at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago to be at home with her children Kyle (five, in kindergarten) and Lindsey (three, in preschool). Alan Supp ’86 of Rockford, Mich., served as head coach for the Rockford junior varsity lacrosse team and as assistant coach for the Rockford varsity lacrosse team, which won the 2001 Class C state championship. The investment advisory firm by which he is employed has been acquired by the Royal Bank of Canada and is being merged with a Minneapolis–based firm. Petey Uecker ’86 Pohlad of Grand Rapids, Mich., is a stay–at–home mom Monday–Friday for daughters Morgan (eight), Hannah (five) and Emma (two). On the weekends she works as an RN in labor and delivery at Spectrum Health–Butterworth. Suzanne Waters ’86 of Philadelphia, Pa., is supervisor of rehabilitation services with Associated Services for the Blind. Cynthia Hollenbeck ’87 of Okemos, Mich., recently started her own business for genetic testing and DNA diagnostics with a focus on car- diovascular diseases and iron storage diseases: Predictive Genetics & DNA Diagnostics.

An interactive look at • Admissions Information www.hope.edu HOPE • Reunion Discussion Boards NFHC December 2001 13 Keeping track of a mobile alumni family is a full–time job (we currently have some 25,000 on our rolls), and through the years the Alumni Office has lost track of some graduates and former stu- dents. We’re especially eager to improve our records, since we’re in the process of creating the LOST 2002 Alumni Directory. Maybe you can help! Please check the list of “lost” alumni and contact us if you know of some- one’s whereabouts. Complete information is always appreciated, but even a tip will assist our ALUMNI staff. Please see the form below.

Simmons, Samuel S. ’71 Mcgarvey, David E. ’84 Schlender, Shawn E. Munson ’90 Gudakunst, Kent E. ’94 Rahimi, Saum A. ’97 1930s 1930s Strom, Judith L. Hine ’71 Pope, Steven W. ’84 Weber, Alene R. ’90 Hamm, James R. ’94 Ratdavong, Phonevanpheng M. ’97 Bosworth, Ruth Fisher ’36 Vander Schaaf, Dean ’71 Riley, Steven L. ’84 Barrett, Christopher G. ’91 Jamieson, Mary E. ’94 Seeley, Traci L. Reber ’97 Hyink, Robert B. ’36 Blanton, Robert S. ’72 Rupright, Gregory J. ’84 Bazan, Criselda ’91 Kline, Matthew C. ’94 Seiler, Eric C. ’97 Fisher, George P. ’72 Schwander, Stephen S. ’84 Brosseit, Aaron L. ’91 Knott, Michael D. ’94 Sisulu, Nontsikelelo ’97 Jackson, Raymond S. ’72 Blaine, Susan Lynn ’85 Dambrosio, Ana Marie ’91 Knuth, Karlene M. ’94 Anderson, Amanda M. ’98 1940s Luth, Thomas C. ’72 Crisp, Brian F. ’85 DeVries, Alan R. ’91 Lane, James R. ’94 Bernhardt, Rebecca L. Beals ’98 Miller, Alma VanderBeek ’40 Pickering, Peggy B. ’72 Dalman, Kent A. ’85 Follett, Thaddeus C. ’91 Lehman, Kevin S. ’94 Bhatt, Karen K. ’98 Vines, Ruth Probst ’47 Pride, Glenn E. ’72 Manning, Linda ’85 Geraghty, Jennifer J. Jarman ’91 Rychenkova, Paulina ’94 Cook, Benjamin ’98 Holkeboer, Helen VanDyk ’48 Wilson, Hudson ’72 Stoll, Melissa C. ’85 Goode, MacDonald H. ’91 Spaulding, Jason W. ’94 Currie, Stephan W. ’98 Akridge, Dale ’49 Chalker, Robert B. ’73 Williams, Steven A. ’85 Hitzing, Julia W. ’91 Terioshkina, Natasha ’94 DeHaan, Renae L. ’98 Janssen, B. Virgil ’49 Houghton, Robert L. ’73 Callender, Laura ’86 Keough, Lee Anne ’91 VanLangevelde, Sonja R. ’94 Fabaz, Christina R. ’98 Major, Robert ’49 Maxim, Joseph E. ’73 Delgado, Pamela M. Niepoetter ’86 Miller, James M. ’91 Wessner, Tracey E. ’94 Fischer, Jill E. ’98 Moran, Terry L. ’73 Evers, Lisa ’86 Redding, Robin N. Koeneman ’91 Wolfrom, Meribeth A. ’94 Garcellano, Miriam L. ’98 Saputo, Richard A. ’73 Geary–Pikaart, Kathleen ’86 Riley, William H. ’91 Brodhagen, Richard K. ’95 Geerlings, Suzie R. ’98 1950s Tiplady, Joann M. Frielink ’73 Gierlach, Edward R. ’86 Ruiter, John A. ’91 Clingan, Carrie E. ’95 Henkel, Adam G. ’98 Makowsky, Vassel ’50 Wilbourn, Denise L. Parker ’73 Groeneveld, John ’86 Schaffer, John W. ’91 DeHaan, Bethann ’95 Katsuyama, Chikako ’98 Mankin, Harold ’50 Woodward, Lloyd W. ’73 Henderlong, Karen A. ’86 Seng, Christina L. Mellon ’91 Gebremichael, Tsion T. ’95 Klapp, Amanda L. ’98 Rabbe, Ray L. ’50 Gustin, Mary Johansen ’74 Kleckner, James B. ’86 Shepard, Christopher A. ’91 Holmes, Benjamin M. ’95 MacDoniels, Jeffrey W. ’98 Meltvedt, Henry ’52 Harris, Beverly Myer ’74 Messing, Jana M. ’86 Stansby, Eric S. ’91 Hui, Richard T. ’95 Miller, Kent E. ’98 Sutliff, John ’52 Kidd, Douglas W. ’74 Smith, Paula E. ’86 Welke, Angela D. ’91 LaPointe, David J. ’95 Nasir, Mona J. ’98 Doornbos, Jack H. ’54 Loomis, Marshall R. ’74 Allen, Laura L. ’87 Banger, Beverly S. ’92 Miranda, Louis A. ’95 Norris, Natasha M. ’98 Meeuwsen, James W. ’54 Moored, Keith W. ’74 Birkelbach, Stephen ’87 Battle, Danielle N. ’92 Molina, Johnny ’95 Sharp, Andrew B. ’98 Berghage, Connie Nies ’56 Osterberg, Arthur ’74 Cremin, Brigitte C. Fabi ’87 Brown, Michele M. ’92 Scher, Dov L. ’95 Stafiej, Kristina M. ’98 Berghage, Robert D. ’56 Hutchinson, Pamela A. ’75 Hudson, Todd A. ’87 Chen, Han ’92 Sinuka, Lunga ’95 Welton, Courtney E. ’98 Cleason, Donald ’56 Pearson, Steven Donald ’75 Jinesta, Vanessa ’87 Dahlke, Kirk L. ’92 Spillers, Michelle L. ’95 Yao, Kun–Chun ’98 Freyberger, Allen E. ’58 Sandoval, Manuel M. ’75 Nemphos, Diane S. Bobinski ’87 Davis, Brent D. ’92 Anguilm, Wayne L. ’96 Anderson, Michael D. ’99 Chapple, Spencer G. ’59 Zitterman, Joseph A. ’75 Ruddy, Robert J. ’87 Everett, Patricia A. Albrecht ’92 Bajwa, Gurjyot ’96 Black, Jessica R. ’99 Braat, Arjen Dykstra ’76 Visscher, Karen S. ’87 Hudson, Mary K. ’92 Clemens, Melissa A. ’96 Bouma, Brooke M. ’99 Braat, Colin E. ’76 Dykstra, Susan L. ’88 Killins, Frances L. ’92 DeYoung, Sarah A. ’96 Douglas, Mary K. Scribner ’99 1960s DePooter, Ethel Nyhof ’76 Gierlach, Doris C. Niehof ’88 Koch, Judith ’92 Dillabough, Jason A. ’96 Goda, Akiko ’99 Hope, Janice Kyle ’60 Pifer, Mary Ellen Pifer ’76 Hartman–Torres, Michelle ’88 Roberts, William L. ’92 Flynn, Major C. ’96 Herron, Jared M. ’99 Janssen, Kenneth L. ’60 Schaeffer, Nancy Tameling ’76 Keough, David B. ’88 Solivan, Bonnie Lynn ’92 Gardner, Lorraine M. ’96 Kaetterhenry, Sarah M. ’99 Pojman, Gertrude Burggraaff ’60 Vannice, James L. ’76 Lentz, Scott R. ’88 Tomorsky, Michael D. ’92 Gelfand, Boris ’96 Lynch, Michelle S. ’99 Thompson, James F. ’60 Wood, Robert J. ’76 Marron, Mary Ann ’88 VanderLaan, Alana M. ’92 Geoghan, Sarah R. ’96 Martin, Kelly J. ’99 Van Dyke, Judith ’60 Rhoney, Patricia Ann Klungle ’77 Mc Dougall, Robert E. ’88 Allen, Amy D. ’93 Geurink, Kristin M. ’96 Monroy, Fabiola ’99 Bury, Patricia Burkett ’61 Richardson, Tex ’77 Rafferty, James B. ’88 Chapman, Christopher E. ’93 Green, Monica L. ’96 Mugg, Stephen H. ’99 Kemme, Wendell J. ’61 Serrano, Julia Shorkey ’77 Sans, Jerilyn M. ’88 Ditmars, Angela ’93 Jones, Jennifer A. ’96 Ott, Leah A. ’99 Mulder, James H. ’62 Banta, David ’78 Tysen, Kevin D. ’88 Ikuma, Kaya A. ’93 Kaboos, Scott A. ’96 Pellow, Lance M. ’99 Tsai, John ’62 Gephart, Carol Donohue ’78 Yaung, Daniel S. ’88 Kiriyama, Kenichi ’93 Lyatuu, Edom E. ’96 Sheldon, Joshua W. ’99 Ver Strate, Helen Beinert ’62 Gephart, Gregory ’78 Becker, Thomas M. ’89 Lode, Melissa L. ’93 Maher, Steven A. ’96 Shen, Ivy H. ’99 Wyma, David M. ’62 Lower, Kim Patrice Risser ’78 Essenberg, Alicia B. ’89 Lumsden, Richard A. ’93 Minnaar, Sara B. ’96 Vis, Joshua M. ’99 Jenner, John H. ’63 Eisner, Colleen Ann Stowe ’79 Funaki, Harumi Niino ’89 Lutz, Martha R. ’93 Plummer, Jennifer M. ’96 Knutson, Garth J. ’63 Foster, James K. ’79 Gabriel, Girma W. ’89 Mesecar, Douglas B. ’93 Prostak, Sarah E. ’96 Lyttle, Virginia Mortensen ’63 Hellstrom, Lauren ’79 Greeneisen, David G. ’89 Porter, Philip S. ’93 Skarica, Tomislav ’96 2000s Baareman, Robert E. ’64 Klomparens, A. Craig ’89 Potter, David S. ’93 Tsukamoto, Naomi ’96 Jaworowski, Cathleen M. ’00 Boling, Marilyn E. Reed ’64 Mayo, Terese E. ’89 Saxton, Jessica E. ’93 Tuinstra, Jeremy J. ’96 Loodeen, Paul M. ’00 De Long, Roger C. ’64 1980s Miller, John F. ’89 Sherman, Julie L. Allison ’93 West, Adrienne A. ’96 Mahaffey, Kemberlee R. Pease ’00 Kwan, Tony L. B. ’64 Heusinkveld, David ’80 Whelpley, Joel J. ’89 Shufelt, Andrew T. ’93 Yoshikawa, Mai ’96 Mahaffey, Matthew J. ’00 Montes, Josephine Noguera ’64 Huizen, David L. ’80 Wilson, Marsha Jean VanDuinen ’89 Smith, Amalika T. ’93 Zeerip, Jennifer S. ’96 Puntel, Erica A. ’00 Berger, Thomas G. ’65 Klasing, Randal ’80 Walker, Christine E. Lightfoot ’93 Allen, Christopher J. ’97 Rop, Rhonda K. ’00 Stranyak, Robert ’65 Lasich, Polly ’80 Yori, Andrea M. ’93 Crawford, Justin M. ’97 Rutherford, Robert B. ’00 Swinehart, Elizabeth A. ’65 Schmitt, Marcia Lee Urbanick ’80 1990s Zust, Christiane M. Mollard ’93 Hayashi, Brandon J. ’97 Speers, Andrea L. ’00 Willix, Marilyn Hargett ’65 Van Huis, Nancy J. Durband ’80 Barber, Nancy L. ’90 Baer, Brett A. ’94 Henderson, Jason R. ’97 Zuidema, Michael L. ’00 Broman, Rodney L. ’66 Wetherbee, Jeffrey L. ’80 Exo, Ann E. ’90 Boillot, Dorothy R. ’94 Jones, Alice A. ’97 Cook, Stephanie L. ’01 Catlin, Dennis W. ’66 Cash, Phyl E. ’81 Ikeda, Richiko ’90 Burke, Justin K. ’94 Krbez, Jennifer E. ’97 Crispin, Katherine M. ’01 Peterson, James A. ’66 Driscoll, David T. ’81 Koester, Paul M. ’90 Dykstra, Patricia Stanton ’94 Mendoza, Keri–Frances ’97 Molina, Elizabeth R. ’01 Rusins, Elga ’66 Gilliland, Sarah Williamson ’81 Bennett, James R. ’67 King, Carol Reus ’81 Brower, Webster P. ’67 Mc Kinney, David ’81 Drugg, John B. ’67 O’Donnell, Laurel A. 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14 NFHC December 2001 trip to Cancun this coming February because of her sales for the company. She recently complet- ed a Living Waters Via de Cristo weekend retreat, and reports that she is looking forward to serving God as she is called through Prison Alumni promoted at Hope Ministries in her local area. She and her husband have three children, Lily (seven), Miciah (six) and Sawyer (two). hree alumni were Tom Boyer ’91 moved to San Francisco, Calif., T from Washington, D.C., two years ago. In promoted in the September of this year, Tom started his own Business Office at Hope public relations and lobbying business, The Boyer Group. Tom’s work focuses primarily on earlier this year. outreach to the diabetes community and working to improve the lives of people living with dia- Barry Werkman ’64 was promoted to betes. vice president for finance. Kevin Kraay ’81 Rebecca Collins ’91 of Nashville, Tenn., is direc- has been promoted to business manager tor of regulatory affairs with PICA Group in from associate business manager. Doug Brentwood, Tenn. Van Dyken ’87 has been promoted to con- Russell Dittmar ’91 of St. Charles, Mo., is an troller from assistant controller. application architect with Enterprise Rent– Previously business manager and con- Barry Werkman ’64 Kevin Kraay ’81 Doug Van Dyken ’87 A–Car. troller at the college, Werkman has been a Matt Haverdink ’91 of Zeeland, Mich., continues his work at Ottawa Kent Insurance. He still goes member of the Hope staff since 1967. The was appointed assistant business manager Bookstore, the college’s food service, to Hope’s Dow Center three times a week for bas- promotion recognizes the more senior role in 1969, business manager in 1971, and indirect cost calculation and cash man- ketball. he has assumed in finance since Bill business manager and controller in 1985. agement. Katherine Spangenberg ’91 of Romeoville, Ill., is Anderson, formerly vice president for Kraay joined the Hope staff in 1985 as Van Dyken joined the staff as director practicing internal medicine and pediatrics in business and finance, became leader of director of accounting, and was named of accounting in 1987, and was named suburban Chicago, Ill. Hope’s fund–raising division as senior assistant business manager in 1987 and assistant controller in 1995. His responsi- Joann Schma ’92 of St. Joseph, Mich., reports vice president for finance and develop- associate business manager in 1995. bilities include the college’s general and enjoying being a first–time homeowner and her ment in February. His responsibilities have included subsidiary ledgers, reconciliation of bank work as a communications and campaign associ- He was an instructor at Ferris State payroll, accounts receivable, purchasing, accounts, data control, investments, ate with United Way of Southwest Michigan. University during 1966–67, before return- insurance and grant accounting. In his accounts payable, endowment fund She is also still active in theater, through St. ing to Hope to serve as an instructor in the new position, he continues with his prior reporting, budget performance review, Joseph’s Twin City Players, as a performer, direc- department of economics and business responsibilities in addition to managing external financial reporting and annual tor and board member. administration for the next two years. He accounting for the Hope–Geneva audit schedules. Robert Starr ’92 of Muskegon, Mich., works in graphic design and web site development with Reid Tool Supply Company. Doug Van Dyken ’87 of Zeeland, Mich., has been deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Chamber of woman’s organization in the United States, and Daniel Van Iwaarden ’92 of Orlando, Fla., has promoted to controller from assistant controller Commerce; from March of 1999 until June of 2001 was honored at the state convention in Oak been a reporting specialist with Starwood at Hope College. He joined the staff as director of he was executive vice president of the Brook, Ill. She earned the honor through her Vacation Ownership Inc. for more than two accounting in 1987, and was named assistant con- Association of American Chambers of Commerce work with the Junior Woman’s Club and other years. He and his wife have a daughter who is troller in 1995. in Latin America (AACCLA). activities. She led the March of Dimes Walk nearing age two. Michael Magan ’88 has been named associate America Team to a #2 placement in their division Ericka Lyszak ’93 Benson was hired into a scien- deputy undersecretary at the U.S. Department of by raising more than $4,000, earning the team a tist position at Pharmacia in Kalamazoo, Mich., Labor and is serving in the department’s Bureau 90s trip to the Mall of America. She has also led in October of 1999, and has been running a bio- of International Labor Affairs, which helps for- 1990s countless committees and chaired many events. chemistry lab involved in the early stages of mulate international economic, trade and Lori Boekeloo ’90 Gray of Hennepin, Ill., was She has also worked for Homemaker’s Idea developing new antibacterial drugs. She is cur- immigration policies affecting American recently named Junior Woman of the Year for the Company for seven years as a direct sales repre- rently on a maternity leave (please see “New workers. He was formerly vice president and State of Illinois through the GFWC, the largest sentative, recently earning an all–expense paid Arrivals”), and will return to work full–time in April. Jodie Anderson ’93 Haverdink of Zeeland, Mich., is a stay–at–home mom with three boys: Joey (eight), Andrew (six) and Isaiah (four). Wendy Schroeder ’93 is practicing veterinary Keep in touch through medicine at East Maryland Animal Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. Jonathan Siebers ’93 took a staff attorney posi- news from tion with Michigan Indian Legal Services and moved to Traverse City in May. MILS represents low income Native American tribes and individ- uals across the state. HOPE COLLEGE Ryan Kreider ’94 co–presented “Living, Working, Reporting in the New Russia” on Does the alumni office have your current name and address? Has there been a recent change in your marital Friday, Sept. 28, at Hope College through the col- status? Would you prefer Hope used a different form of your name (Jane Van Doe vs. Mrs. John Van Doe, for lege’s History Colloquium Series. He has been a instance)? Note the number of spaces per line available. project associate with the Media Viability Fund in Moscow since 1998. The fund is a joint project name of the Media Development Loan Fund and the Eurasia Foundation, and supports independent media in the Russian and Ukrainian regions street through low–interest loans and technical assis- tance. He had been in Russia since 1995, city previously working with Monsanto Europe S.A. in Moscow, with Serendipity Consulting at the American Home in Vladimir and as an English state zip class of language teacher in Krasnodar. Timothy McCarty ’94 is in his fourth year teach- e-mail address ing social studies at Monroe–Woodbury Central School District in Central Valley, N.Y., teaching sixth and seventh grade. He also coached the We want to keep in touch, so please use this form to inform and update us. We look forward to hearing from you. seventh– and eighth–grade football team, which had 72 players––40 of whom had never played Notes football. The team finished 5–0, the first time in 11 years the seventh– and eighth–grade team went undefeated. Raeann Schoudt ’94 of Holland, Mich., is a nurse’s aide with Resthaven–Good Shepherd Home. She has been back in Holland for four Send to: Alumni News; Hope College Public Relations; 141 E. 12th St.; P.O. Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000 years. Alumni News can also be e-mailed to news from Hope College at: [email protected] Beth Snyder ’94 works with ExxonMobil Corporation, in Human Resources as an analyst

An interactive look at • Arts Calendar www.hope.edu HOPE • Regional Events Calendar NFHC December 2001 15 for the Refining & Supply organization head- education administration through Grand Valley Barbara Langeland ’00 of Holland, Mich., is a quartered in Fairfax, Va. State University. 00s 00s 4/5 learning disabilities teacher with the Gwen Snyder ’94 of New York City in August Arin Neucks ’97 of Holland, Mich., is a CPA with Muskegon (Mich.) Public Schools. began working in the Latin America Equity Ferris, Busscher & Zwiers PC. Julie Beglin ’00 of Wyoming, Mich., is an ele- Jarod Lippert ’00 and Andrea Kopacz ’01 Research department of UBS Warburg, a Swiss Julie Spence ’97 of Kennesaw, Ga., is a first grade mentary special education teacher with the Lippert are living in Naples, Fla. investment bank. teacher with the Marietta City Schools. Hudsonville (Mich.) Public Schools. Leslie Merriman ’00 of Grand Rapids, Mich., is Jennifer Joy ’94 Wheitner and her husband live Derek Vander Heide ’97 and Rachael Goei ’98 Seth Bruggers ’00 of Ann Arbor, Mich., is marketing manager with SMG–Van Andel in Pittsburgh, Pa. She is a clinical social worker Vander Heide moved to London, England in enrolled in medical school at the University of Arena/Grand Center. in the health field, working at Select Specialty September. He is a corporate lawyer for Michigan. Aaron Schantz ’00 of Kalamazoo, Mich., is direc- Hospital/Mercy Hospital. Kirkland & Ellis. Colleen Doyle ’00 of Ann Arbor, Mich., finished tor of youth ministries at Second Reformed Scott Hall ’95 lives and works in Muskegon, Brian Wolthuis ’97 of Fullerton, Calif., works in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 7, in Church in Kalamazoo. Mich., with his wife and their children. maintenance at MontClaire Apartments. 3:40:28, qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Lisa Start ’00 of San Francisco, Calif., is volunteer Justin Nottingham ’95 of Kalamazoo, Mich., is Katherine Barnes ’98 is director of youth min- Melinda Fischer ’00 of Boulder, Colo., is a fifth coordinator with the San Francisco Food Bank. assistant director of ticket operations in the istries at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Tyler, grade teacher at Eldorado K–8 in the Boulder Chanda Wenger ’00 of Holland, Mich., is mar- Athletic Ticket Office of Waldo Stadium at Texas. Valley School District. keting director with Kiss Technologies Inc. Western Michigan University. Tracy Bednarick ’98 is a sixth grade teacher at Joe Fitzsimmons ’00 of Jenison, Mich., is a stock- Steve Shilling ’95 of Canonsburg, Pa., who was a Eagle Crest Charter Academy in Holland, Mich. broker for Edward Jones Investments in sports columnist for The Anchor from 1992 to Katy Whitfield Butler ’98 of Falls Church, Va., Grandville, Mich. Milestone Mailing 1994, has begun writing his column again. It can has been promoted to legislative assistant in the Rhonda Rop Fitzsimmons ’00 of Jenison, Mich., The 2001 Milestones were mailed by the be found at: www.fromthecheapseats.com office of U.S. Representative Donald Manzullo. is a sales coordinator for the Crowne Plaza Hotel end of October to those who had Kristin Hawes ’95 Suminski and Pete Suminski She handles agriculture, energy, transportation, in Grand Rapids, Mich. ordered them. Enjoy! ’95 have recently relocated to Cadillac, Mich. environment and telecommunications. Elizabeth Gibbs ’00 of Ann Arbor, Mich., is Kristin returned to school in the fall of 2000 to Sarah Bylsma ’98 of Chicago, Ill., works in working with severely emotionally impaired earn her secondary teaching certificate from human resources at ABN AMRO National Bank. middle school students in a specialized public Angela Hobbs ’01 of Chicago, Ill., is an account Olivet College. She is now teaching freshman Erin Daly ’98 of Jamaica Plain, Mass., graduated school day treatment program near Detroit, executive with Marcus Evans. and sophomore English at Big Rapids High from Boston College Graduate School of Social Mich. Janet Kleban ’01 is an underwriter with School. After five years with Auto–Owners Work with an MSW and is working as a social Margaret Klott ’00 Greshaw of Zeeland, Mich., is Provident Funding in Charlotte, N.C. Insurance Company in Lansing, Mich., Pete is worker at Massachusetts General Hospital in an assistant athletic trainer with the West Ottawa Lindsay Schrotenboer ’01 has joined the admis- now employed with Blick Dillon Insurance, an Boston. Public Schools in Holland, Mich. sions staff at Hope College as campus visit independent insurance agency in downtown Robert DeVries ’98 of Kentwood, Mich., is pur- Lori Knudsen ’00 of Suttons Bay, Mich., is a coordinator. Cadillac. He is a commercial lines producer and suing a master of science in taxation and a master physical education teacher with the Leland Shawn Wolfe ’01 is a research assistant in the vice president. of science in accounting at Grand Valley State Public Schools at St. Mary’s School in Lake NIH Bone Center’s Core Microarray Facility at Curtis Beekman ’96 of Burlington, Iowa, is pur- University. Leelanau, Mich. the University of Michigan. suing an MBA at St. Ambrose University. Kara McGillicuddy ’98 of Okemos, Mich., is pro- Heidi Schilder ’96 Bishop of Buhl, Idaho, is a duction manager with the Greater Lansing registered nurse at the Magic Valley Regional Symphony Orchestra. Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Simone Scher ’98 is a special needs teacher at Sandra Mouser ’96 Capton of Pontiac, Mich., is Whitegates Learning Center in Lochgilphead, self–employed as a transcriptionist. She and her Scotland. Faculty Positions Available husband have a son, Kale. Daniel Shelley ’98 of Providence, R.I., is assistant Andy Crocker ’96 of Dowagiac, Mich., is a aquatics director and swim coach at Brown finance rep for a company called Transamerica University. * * * Distribution Finance in St. Joseph, Mich. He and Aaron Vande Wege ’98 and Renee Meyer ’00 The college is seeking candidates for faculty positions available during his wife have two daughters, Alyssa Vande Wege are living in Rockford, Mich. the 2002-03 academic year. Consideration of candidates is underway (three–and–a–half) and Kelsey (nine months). Aaron teaches fifth grade at Rockford Christian Meg Abfall ’96 Frens and Rick Frens ’98 are School, and on the side continues to mow lawns unless otherwise specified, and will continue until the positions are living in Dayton, Maine. Meg is an assistant pro- around Bill’s Lake––and enjoys the honor of filled. Additional information concerning the character of each position fessor at the University of New England in the mowing the mayor of Rockford’s lawn. Renee is may be obtained through the college’s World Wide Web home page at Department of Exercise and Sport Performance, a K–1 music teacher in Cedar Springs, Mich., at while Rick is a special education case manager Cedar Trails Elementary School. Additionally, www.hope.edu or by contacting the department chair as follows: and an assistant varsity football coach at Noble her private voice studio has grown to 14 stu- High School in North Berwick, Maine. dents. Both Aaron and Renee are also Wendy Hughes ’96 of Waterford, Mich., is an participating in the first class of Holland’s new Chairperson (see following) SPANISH assistant athletic trainer at Detroit Country Day Conservatory for Praise and Worship Hope College Assistant or associate professor. Strong School. Leadership. PO Box 9000 background in modern Peninsular Jon Hultgren ’96 of Rockford, Mich., is an after- Michelle Hendrick ’99 of Sturgis, Mich., works Holland, MI 49422-9000 literature, native fluency in Spanish and noon disc jockey, assistant program director and in graphic design at the Sturgis Journal. near-native fluency in English are music director with WSNX–FM in Grand Rapids, Caroline Enos ’99 June of Gaylord, Mich., is COMMUNICATION required. Ph.D. by August, 2002. Mich. director and head instructor with Dance Systems Teach media theory and criticism. (Dr. Ion Agheana, [email protected]) Theodore Robert ’96 is working in Batavia, N.Y., Inc. She is also a member of the Northern Ph.D. preferred—will consider candidates as assistant to the city manager. Michigan Dance Council. near completion by Aug. 1, 2002. SPECIAL EDUCATION Christopher Udell ’96 is a public relations officer Case McCalla ’99 has been promoted to com- (Dr. James A. Herrick, [email protected]) Assistant or associate professor. with Omron Corporation in Tokyo, Japan. mercial loan officer at Fifth Third Bank in Ph.D. in special education required plus Marcus Wasilevich ’96 of New Orleans, La., is Muskegon, Mich. COMPUTER SCIENCE teaching certificate, endorsement in teaching freshman biology at the University of Christopher Meuzelaar ’99 of Madison, Wis., is a Ph.D. in computer science. (Dr. Herbert emotional impairment (EI). (Dr. Leslie New Orleans. software engineer with Therm NORAN in L. Dershem, [email protected]) Wessman; [email protected]) Cindy Zirbel ’96 of Akron, Ohio, is teaching a Middleton, Wis. fifth/sixth grade class. Erin Beckman ’99 Taylor of Scottville, Mich., is a ENGLISH GENERAL REQUIREMENTS J.D. Bolo–Schreuder ’97 and Lauri special education teacher at Mason County African-American literature. Ability to combine excellence in Bolo–Schreuder ’99 are living in Ann Arbor, Central High School. Applications were due by Nov. 30, 2001. classroom teaching with scholarly or Mich. Lauri is pursuing her master’s in nurse Alicia Tomicich ’99 of O’Fallon, Mo., is teaching (Dr. Peter Schakel, [email protected]) practitioning at the University of Michigan. J.D. high school and middle school Spanish in St. other appropriate professional activity; commitment to the character and goals is a teacher consultant for the Chelsea Public Charles, Mo. She had previously worked at a MATHEMATICS Schools, and is pursuing his master’s in special drug rehabilitation center for adolescents. of a liberal arts college with a Christian Two positions: (1) statistics and (2) perspective. applied mathematics. Rank open. (Dr. Janet Andersen, [email protected]) RANK AND SALARY Tenure track with rank open, unless Listen to All the MUSIC specified. Salary commensurate with Assistant or associate professor of music in education and experience. Terminal music theory. Applications were due by degrees are required for all positions Excitement of November, 2001. (Dr. Stuart Sharp, unless otherwise noted. [email protected])

Hope Basketball PHYSICS Two positions: (1) physics: assistant Hope College places a high priority on the Internet professor. (Dr. Catherine Mader, on sustaining a supportive [email protected]); (2) engineering: environment that promotes assistant or associate professor. Ph.D. in opportunities for ethnic minorities Listen to all Flying Dutchmen civil or electrical engineering required. and women. Therefore, applications basketball via the World Wide Web. (Dr. Paul DeYoung, [email protected]) from and nominations of women and Your fastest link is through the POLITICAL SCIENCE minority group members are Hope College website. Assistant or associate professor. Primary especially welcomed. Hope College expertise in quantitative methods complies with federal and state and normative theory required. requirements for non-discrimination www.hope.edu/athletics (Dr. David K. Ryden, [email protected]) in employment.

16 NFHC December 2001 2001, Holland, Mich. Ana Agurcia ’85 Clare and Stephen Clare, Amy Schweiger ’92 Spease and Mark Spease, Marriages Marriages Janna Rene Winn ’98 and Peter D. Tichenor, Andrew Donovan, June 17, 2001. Hannah Elizabeth, Oct. 10, 2001. Oct. 6, 2001, Rockford, Ill. Melanie Waite ’85 Mitchell and Allen Mitchell, Brett Kempema ’92 and Kari Wilt ’93 We welcome your news. In fact, we like printing it, Molly Arnold ’99 and Chris Formsma ’00, July John Ryan, Sept. 10, 2001. Kempema, Jerdon Brett, Aug. 17, 2000. so please keep it coming. Please note, though, that 27, 2001, Holland, Mich. Heidi Bussies ’86 Mann and Andy Mann, Ericka Lyszak ’93 Benson and Timothy Benson, we don’t publish engagement announcements–– Sarah L. Barendse ’99 and David Wolters, Oct. Emily Beth, Oct. 5, 2001. Micah Alexander, Sept. 9, 2001. that’s what this “marriages” section is for! Please 27, 2001, Grand Rapids, Mich. Jane Ekleberry ’86 Pontious and Joseph Holly Moore ’93 McKee and Jamie McKee ’94, write us after your wedding takes place. Erin Beckman ’99 and Michael Taylor, June 3, Pontious, Courtney Ann, June 6, 1999. Braeden James, Aug. 21, 2001. 2000, Ludington, Mich. Kelly Boyer ’88 Boratto and Mark Boratto, Michele Barkman ’93 Walker and Wes Walker, Joan Schramm ’75 and Michael Garcia, Sept. 22, Jill Bostelaar ’99 and Joel Beltman, Oct. 27, 2001, Madeline Claire, Sept. 29, 2001. Annika Lynn, Aug. 16, 2001. 2001, Washington, D.C. Grand Rapids, Mich. Heather Bolks ’88 Evenhouse and Charlie Sandra Frieling ’93 Washington and Eric Lauri Kremers ’79 and Terry Howard, Oct. 26, Caroline Ann Enos ’99 and Matthew K. June, Evenhouse, Henry Charles, Sept. 6, 2001. Washington, Samantha Mae, Nov. 8, 2001. 2001. Sept. 22, 2001, Gaylord, Mich. Bill Vanderbilt ’88 and Abby Van Duyne ’91 Melissa Modderman ’94 Bogard and Jeremy E. Reka Jellema ’89 and Douglas A. Brown ’92, Emily E. LaLonde ’99 and Scott G. MacNellis, Vanderbilt, William Caleb, July 19, 2001. Bogard ’98, Anders Peter, July 31, 2001. Oct. 20, 2001, Holland, Mich. Sept. 29, 2001, Midland, Mich. Elizabeth Veldink ’89 DeJonge and Dan Kurt Eddy ’94 and Jennifer Larson ’95 Eddy, David Beemer ’91 and Tracey Clark, Dec. 2, Joseph Fitzsimmons ’00 and Rhonda Rop ’00, DeJonge, Chloe Danielle, March 26, 2001. Brynne Hope, April 6, 2001. 2000. Sept. 8, 2001, Muskegon, Mich. Paul Chamness ’90 and Heidi Slack ’91 Laura Almeda ’95 Gibson and Jonathan Marshall Michmerhuizen ’92 and Marcelynn Hazel Lawson ’00 and Emmet Sims, Sept. 22, Chamness, Adam Christopher, Dec. 23, 2000. Gibson, Jireh Joy, Jan. 25, 2001. A. Van Dyke ’94, Jan. 19, 2001, Holland, Mich. 2001, Tiskilwa, Ill. Kelly Ringold ’90 Kievit and John Kievit ’95, Laura Hendrix ’95 Vander Beek and Scott Erin Koster ’94 and Eric Ortlund, Aug. 18, 2001, Jarod Lippert ’00 and Andrea Kopacz ’01, Sept. Madeline Elizabeth, Sept. 15, 2001. Vander Beek ’96, Colin Walker, July 15, 2001. Evanston, Ill. 15, 2001, Coldwater, Mich. Katherine Baird ’90 Luther and Kenneth H. Alyssa Postmus ’95 Vellinga and Rodney Jennifer Bullard ’96 and Jim Wiegers, Sept. 22, Angela Lee ’01 and Phillip Leete ’01, Nov. 10, Luther, Melody Joanne, Sept. 28, 2001. Vellinga, Madilyn Alyssa, Sept. 24, 2001. 2001, Jenison, Mich. 2001, Muskegon, Mich. John Weeber ’90 and Jackie Krombeen ’91 Jenn Palma ’96 Velzen and Chris Velzen, Kristina Thuemmel ’96 and Todd Choura, Oct. Weeber, Cole David and Annika Rose, Oct. 12, Megan Brielle, Sept. 13, 2001. 6, 2001, Grand Rapids, Mich. 2001 (also John’s birthday). Janie Lay ’96 Pott and Jonathan Pott ’97, Isaac Russell J. Karsten ’97 and Leslie A. Rouse, Sept. Susan Renner ’90 Williams and Michael Andrew, Sept. 23, 2001. 15, 2001, Grand Rapids, Mich. New ArrivalsNew Arrivals Williams ’91, Abby Elizabeth, Nov. 14, 2001. Phillip D. Torrence ’96 and Sarah A. Lubbers J.D. Schreuder ’97 and Lauri Bolo ’99, Feb. 10, Leah Hilbelink ’91 Burney and Philippe Burney ’97 Torrence, John Mark, Aug. 11, 2001. 2001, Sterling Heights, Mich. David L. Bruins ’80 and Elizabeth Bruins, ’91, Celeste Andree, Aug. 31, 2001. Thomas “T.J.” Achatz ’98 and Christina Achatz, Acacia Schut ’97 and Ephraim Nikoi, Nov. 25, Matthew David, Sept. 20, 2001. Keith Engwall ’91 and Elizabeth Engwall, Brian Grace “Gracie” Kay, Sept. 29, 2001. 2000, Randolph, Wis. Amy Gorguze ’82 da Silva and Jose Luiz da Alexander, April 6, 2001 (the news was mis–reported Chris DeBoer ’98 and Kara VanderLugt ’98 Katy Whitfield ’98 and Rhett Butler, Oct. 13, Silva, Lucas Thomas, April 12, 2001. last time. Sorry about that!). DeBoer, Alyssa Jane, Oct. 4, 2001. 2001, Crystal Lake, Ill. Linda Aldrich ’85 and Gordan Jurasek, Gabrijel Linda Hooghart ’91 Kaiser and David Kaiser, Dana Huisman ’02 Boyle and Matthew Boyle Sarah Stielstra ’98 and Tim Groenheide, July 21, Byron Maksim Jurasek, Sept. 9, 2001. Elizabeth Grace, Sept. 14, 2001. ’02, Trevor Arnold, Dec. 15, 2000. Nancy McKinney ’91 Molnar and Daniel Molnar, Anna Elise, Jan. 23, 2001. Cheryl Muma ’91 Ostergren and Craig Ostergren, Lena Mae, July 18, 2001. AdvancedAdvanced Degrees Degrees Pamela Barker ’91 Parker and Eliot Parker, HOPE COLLEGE Kylie Sue, May 7, 2001. Laura Alderton ’83 Eding, master’s, elementary Molly Buis ’91 Truttman ’91 and Jay Truttman, education, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, Gerbrand (Garret) Buis and Benton Jack, Oct. 14, N.Y., summer, 2001. Christmas Vespers Recordings 2001. Kenneth De Mino ’85, doctorate, physics, Dave Veldink ’91 and Mary Van Zoeren ’91 Georgia Institute of Technology, December, 1996. Veldink, Olivia Grace, June 4, 2001. Ellen Brandle ’86, master in intercultural edu- This year’s Hope College Christmas Lisa DeBoer ’92 Schreur and Curt Schreur, cation, Uppsala Universitet and Freie Universitaet Megan Lyn, Oct. 28, 2001. Berlin, autumn, 2000. 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An interactive look at • Van Wylen Library www.hope.edu HOPE • Joint Archives NFHC December 2001 17 Deborah Van Iwaarden ’86 De Mino, D.V.M., (psychosocial aspects of physical activity), Joanne Van Genderen ’95, M.S., medical 17, 2001. University of Georgia, May, 2000. Michigan State University, 2001. science, St. Louis University, 2001. Amanda Heydon ’00 Gerhardt, master of arts, Laurey Ellertson ’86, Ph.D., University of Texas Kirsten VanZanten ’91 Sarginger, M.Ed., cur- Amber Toth ’96 Bretz, master’s of music educa- sport administration, Central Michigan at Austin, December, 2001. riculum and instruction with an emphasis in tion, VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, Ill., University, Aug. 4, 2001. Bob Kleinheksel ’86, M.S.W., Grand Valley mathematics education, Penn State University, 2001. Elizabeth Gibbs ’00, master of social work, State University, 2001. 2000. Aaron Frey ’96, master’s, nursing, adult nurse University of Michigan, August, 2001. Dirk Weeldreyer ’86, M.A., educational leader- Scott Lone ’92, master’s in construction manage- practitioner program, University of Washington, Katie Horsman ’00, M.S., forensic science, ship, Western Michigan University, December, ment, Eastern Michigan University, spring, 2001. 2001. University of Illinois at Chicago, July, 2001. 2001. Marc Monday ’92, master’s of management, Christine Krueger ’96 Frey, master’s, nursing, Jeffrey Corney ’87, Ph.D., natural resources, concentration in marketing, Aquinas College, adult nurse practitioner program, University of The Ohio State University, summer, 2001. May, 2001. Washington, 2001. Jan van Deventer ’87, Ph.D., thesis “Material Wendy Schroeder ’93, doctor of veterinary Mary Gergely ’96, J.D., Valparaiso University Deaths Deaths investigations and simulation tools towards a medicine, University of Illinois College of School of Law, 1999. design strategy for an ultrasonic densitometer,” Veterinary Medicine in Urbana, May 13, 2001. Lynn Smith ’96 Prince, master’s in the art of Willis “Bill” G. Boeskool ’54 of Muskegon, Nov. 1, 2001. Jaclynn Boeve ’94 Lubbers, master of science in teaching, Aquinas College, 2000. Mich., died on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, from acci- Todd Bredeweg ’90, Ph.D., physics/nuclear nursing, Grand Valley State University, fall, 2000. Theodore Robert ’96, MPA, Indiana University, dental injuries. He was 70. chemistry, Indiana University, 2001. Beth Snyder ’94, M.A., labor and human 1999. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., on May 3, M. Lynn Massey ’90 Breyfogle, Ph.D., mathe- resources, The Ohio State University, Fisher Marcus Wasilevich ’96, Ph.D., plant ecology, 1931, the son of Gerald and Jeannette matics education, Western Michigan University, College of Business, June, 2001. Tulane University, Aug. 15, 2001. (VanKoevering) Boeskool. He graduated from July 23, 2001. Gwen Snyder ’94, master’s in international eco- Darryl Wegner ’96, J.D., Boston College Law Central High School in 1949, and received a mas- Duy Dang ’91, MBA, Villanova University, nomics, the Johns Hopkins University, 2001. School, May, 2001. ter’s degree in education from the University of May, 2001. Kristin Carlson ’95, master of business admin- Tara Ackerman ’97, master of science, nursing, Michigan. Michelle Dykema ’91, master’s, counseling psy- istration, Western Michigan University, June, 2001. the University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y., May, He was an English teacher and counselor at chology, St. Xavier University, Aug. 15, 2001. Jeanne Kuhajek ’95, Ph.D., pharmacognosy, 2001. East Grand Rapids High School, where he also Huong Nguyen ’91, Ph.D., clinical psychology, University of Mississippi, 2001. Nate Hoekzema ’97, New York Medical coached tennis. He coached a tennis team that specialization in multicultural psychology and Jason Prince ’95, master of education, Aquinas College, May, 2001. won the Class A State Championship. He was child and family issues, Michigan State University, College, 2001. Seth Kaper–Dale ’97, M.Div., Princeton also a Class A high school official, refereeing foot- January, 2000. Catherine Te ’95, M.D., University of Chicago Theological Seminary, May, 2001. ball and basketball. Lori Gano ’91 Overway, Ph.D., kinesiology School of Medicine, June 8, 2001. Stephanie Kaper–Dale ’97, M.Div., Princeton He was active in the Grand Rapids Civic Theological Seminary, May, 2001. Theater and the Circle Theater, and had many lead Chad Nykamp ’97, master of science, sport roles in musical productions. He performed in administration, University of Wisconsin–La church choirs, and at weddings and other public Crosse, Aug. 24, 2001. events, and was an accomplished soloist. Jessica Parrish ’97, master of education, educa- He was a former member of Bethany Reformed Campus Notes tional psychology, Wayne State University, May, Church, and was presently attending Calvary Bible 2001. Church in Muskegon. (Continued from page eight.) Derek Vander Heide ’97, JD/MBA, Indiana Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Boeskool University, May, 2001. (formerly Carolyn Schutter); two sons, Jeffrey Ross Vrieze ’97, master’s, art of teaching, Boeskool of Alaska, and Scott (Diane) Boeskool of Completed in 1909, the Meyer May Centennial Park in conjunction with the Marygrove College, Detroit, Mich., July, 2001. Belmont, Mich.; a daughter, Stephanie (Steve) Law House of Grand Rapids was designed by city’s 1997 sesquicentennial. He also Kara McGillicuddy ’98, M.A., arts administra- of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Zachary and Frank Lloyd Wright under commission co–authored a book about the project. tion in music, Florida State University, May, 2001. Travis Boeskool, and Josie Law; two brothers, Jack from Meyer May, a prominent department His first project with the institute is a Kara L. Sporer ’98, doctor of physical therapy, (Wilma) Boeskool of Coopersville, Mich., and store executive. The home was extensively history of 14th Street Christian Reformed Duke University. Donald (Jean) Boeskool of Grand Rapids; three modified through the years, including for Church. The church is celebrating its 100th Jennifer Aslanian ’99, M.A., Spanish, specializ- step–sons, Kirk Schutter, Kraig Schutter and Kent use as a multi–family dwelling after it left anniversary in 2002. ing in linguistics and Latin American culture and Schutter; and several nieces and nephews. literature, Western Michigan University, June, He was preceded in death by a daughter, Betsy the May family in 1942. Steelcase purchased The anticipated Hope history will likely 2001. Jo Boeskool, in 1980, and by his first wife, Patricia, the home in 1985 and subsequently restored pick up where the last in–depth treatment of Michelle Haiduc–Dale ’99, master of science, in 1997. it to its original design. the college’s history left off. A Century of physician assistant, Central Michigan University, Professor McCombs’s watercolors, Hope, written by former Hope president Aug. 4, 2001. James Borr Jr. ’50 of Holland, Mich., died on started in 1993, are based on details of the Wynand Wichers ’09, was published in 1968 Noah Haiduc–Dale ’99, master of arts, English Friday, Nov. 9, 2001. He was 75. house. The paintings capture interior and and chronicled the college through its 1966 language and literature, Central Michigan He was a life–long resident of Holland. He exterior areas of the home in various seasons centennial celebration. University, Aug. 4, 2001. served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Christy Colbrunn ’99 Ranney, master’s, com- He was an accountant with BASF for 38 years, and times. munity counseling, Regent University, Virginia retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. Francis de Joel B. Peckham Jr., visiting assistant Beach, Va., May, 2001. Sales Catholic Church and Elks Lodge No. 1315. William Mungall of the chemistry professor of English, is author of Beth Quimby ’99, master of music, piano, May Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Frances; faculty conducted research noted in the cita- Nightwalking, a collection of 31 poems pub- tion for the Nobel Prize in chemistry lished by Pecan Grove Press in San received by Dr. K. Barry Sharpless in Antonio, Texas. October. The poems in the volume, written in a Enjoy the Dr. Mungall, who is the Elmer E. variety of poetic forms, are unified by Hartgerink Professor of Chemistry at Hope, three lines from the title poem: “I’m had worked with Dr. Sharpless at MIT walking out into the town / I’ve never Hope Holiday Rate during a 1986–87 sabbatical. visited, down a darkened street / I’ve trav- Dr. Sharpless, who is with the Scripps eled all my life.” The first section focuses Research Institute in La Jolla, Calif., previ- on walking in the city, at night; in the at the ously visited the college as a guest speaker. second section the walker moves through He presented the “Distinguished Scholar in rural settings, contemplating nature; in Lecture” in chemistry at Hope on Tuesday, the final section the traveler reaches the Nov. 19, 1985. end of the road, reflecting on universal His career also includes at least one human experience. other Hope connection: he completed his The cover of the book is a reproduction of doctorate in organic chemistry in 1968 at a painting, done especially for the volume, Stanford University under Dr. Eugene van by Dr. Peckham’s wife, poet and artist Dr. Tamelen ’47. Susan Atefat Peckham, who is an assistant professor of English at Hope. Jacob E. Nyenhuis has joined the A.C. Van Raalte Institute as a senior research Gordon Van Wylen, president emeritus, fellow. received the newly–created “Hall of Fame Dr. Nyenhuis retired from Hope in May Award” from the Community Foundation of after 26 years at the college, the last 17 as the Holland/Zeeland Area on Saturday, provost and professor of classics. Through Oct. 20. his new appointment, he is focusing on Randall Dekker ’47 of Zeeland, Mich., writing about Hope and Holland. also received “Hall of Fame” honor from the “We’re delighted to have him come into foundation. November 19 – December 30, 2001 the institute because of his gifts and exper- They received the awards in recognition tise,” said Dr. Elton J. Bruins ’50, who is of exemplary leadership in the community, $69.00 + Tax per room director of the institute and the Evert J. and during a celebration marking the founda- Just mention this ad to receive this rate. Hattie E. Blekkink Professor Emeritus of tion’s 50th anniversary. The foundation Not valid for groups of five or more rooms. Religion at Hope. “We anticipate that he intends to bestow “Hall of Fame” recogni- will become involved in writing a new tion annually. Call 800-903-9142 or 616-395-7200 history of Hope College and pursue his The foundation also presented a “Family interest in local history.” Award” to Dr. Nancy Sonneveldt ’62 Miller www.haworthinn.com Dr. Nyenhuis led the effort to have the and Phil Miller ’65 of Holland, Mich. Dr. statue of the Rev. A.C. Van Raalte, founder Miller is dean for the social sciences and a meet . eat . sleep of Holland and Hope, cast and installed in professor of education at Hope.

18 NFHC December 2001 children, Mike Borr of Fennville, Mich., Kathryn Mrs. Ralph (Geneva) Delene of Murfreesboro, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Gobles, Mich., Cassopolis, Mich., and Niles, retiring and Kirk Brookhouse of Holland, David and Kerri Tenn.; and nieces and nephews. in 1978. Borr of Holland, and Steve Borr of Hamilton, Mich.; Word has been received of the death of Joyce He attended Berrien Center Bible Church. six grandchildren; one great–grandson; brothers– Orville E. Disselkoen ’61 of Hudsonville, White ’40 Evenhuis of Penney Farms, Fla., who In addition to his wife, survivors include his and sisters–in–law, Walt and Alice Andrakowicz of Mich., died on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, following a died on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001. More information children, Constance and Martin Schuiteboer of Grand Rapids, Mich., Marilyn Andrakowicz of fall from a roof. He was 66. will appear in the next issue. Kalamazoo, Mich., Barbara and Gary Sherwood Grand Rapids, Chuck and Marge Andrakowicz of He was born in New Holland, S.D. He served of Watervliet, Mich., and Ross (Judy Dotson) Grand Rapids, Rich Andrakowicz of Grand Rapids, in the U.S. Army as an engineer. Word has been received of the death of Nieboer of Niles; six granddaughters; sisters, and Stan and Deb Andrakowicz of Sebewaing; and He taught in the Hudsonville Public Schools for Howard G. Maatman ’42 of Grand Haven, Mich., Jean and Gilbert Boerigter of Holland, and Elma nieces, nephews and cousins. 28 years before retiring. He owned Perma–Tite who died on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001. More Geerts of Holland; a brother, Dale Nieboer of Insulation. information will appear in the next issue. Texas; in-laws, Alvin and Marge Koster of Word has been received of the death of Hetty He was a member of Beaverdam Christian Hudsonville, Mich., Sidney and Faye Koster, Vos ’59 Crews of Saugerties, N.Y., who died on Reformed Church, where he served as an elder, Word has been received of the death of Eleanor Herbert and Virginia Koster of Holland, Harris Monday, April 2, 2001, after a long illness. More deacon and Sunday school teacher. Ann Nethery ’76 of Holland, Mich., who died on and Janet Koster of Holland, Floyd and Norma information will appear in the next issue. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Hazel; Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. More information will Koster of Holland; and Kenneth and Rachel children, Scott and Nancy Disselkoen of Walker, appear in the next issue. Hulst of Jackson, Mich. Mary Jane Raffenaud ’43 Delene of Holland, Mich., Kim and Piet Visser of Walker, and Kelly Mich., died on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001. She was 80. and Kurt Koops of Holland, Mich.; eight grand- Earl Raymond Nieboer ’57 of Niles, Mich., died Word has been received of the death of Nicole She graduated from Holland High School prior children; brothers, Gordon and Marilyn on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. He was 79. Jean Loseth ’94 Pavlisko of Maineville, Ohio, who to Hope. She was a member of the Sigma Sigma Disselkoen of Spring Lake, Mich., and Arnold He was born in Holland, Mich., to Henry and died on Monday, June 11, 2001, at her home from sorority at the college. and Norma Disselkoen of Zeeland, Mich.; broth- Magdalene (Haarsevoort) Nieboer. diabetic complications. More information will She taught elementary school for 40 years. ers– and sisters–in–law, Mrs. Ted (Grace) He worked in the CCC Camp and served as a appear in the next issue. She was a member of First United Methodist Disselkoen of South Holland, Ill., June and Mic sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II in Church. Ellens of McBain, Mich., the Rev. J. Harold and Alaska. He married the former Ruth Ann Koster, Robert L. Pontier ’49 of Absecon, N.J., died on Survivors include her daughter, Mary Delene of Mary Ellens of Farmington Hills, Mich., Stan and who survives him, on April, 25, 1947. Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. He was 76. Minot, N.D.; sisters, Althea Raffenaud of Holland Joanne Ellens of East Saugatuck, Mich. Virginia He graduated from Grand Rapids Baptist He was born in Passaic, N.J., and had lived in and Denise Haiker of Holland; sisters–in–law, Mrs. and Bob De Haan of Plainfield, Ill., Mrs. Gordon Seminary, and obtained a master of arts degree Cedar Grove, N.J., prior to moving to Absecon 10 Gerard (Virginia) Raffenaud of Holland, Mrs. (Marlene) Ellens of Zeeland, and David and from Western Michigan University in addition to years ago. William (Betty) Elderton of Bloomington, Ind., and Mary Jane Ellens of Cadillac, Mich.; and aunts, his bachelor’s from Hope. He taught school in He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a teacher in the Montclair school system for 38 years, and retired in 1991. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie (Snow) Pontier; three daughters, Rebecca Thompson of Nazareth, Pa., Terry Hlavatovic of Bedford, Va., So many reasons to give... and Nancey Pontier of East Rutherford, N.J.; and three grandsons.

Word has been received of the death of Robert F. Powers ’40 of Manistee, Mich., who died on Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. More information will appear in the next issue.

Dorothy Davis ’49 Reisert of Garden City Beach, S.C., died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001. She was 74. She was born on Jan. 6, 1927, in Washingtonville, N.Y., the daughter of Edward and Leona Abbott Wemarcy Davis. She had previously lived in Montgomery, N.Y., and taught at Maybrook Elementary School, which she served as principal from 1962 until 1969. She served as principal of the Berea Elementary School beginning in 1969. She retired in 1983, when she moved to South Carolina. She was a member of Surfside United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and was past president of United Methodist Women and Jason’s House Committee. She was a volunteer at Brookgreen Gardens, Marcy Hospice and Meals on Wheels, and was a Horry County Literacy Council tutor. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Anne McEvoy and husband Sean of Massapequa, N.Y., and Mary Anne Dunn and husband Steve of Conway, S.C.; and four grandchildren, Dawn, David, Bryan and Jennifer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Reisert, and a sister, Gladys L. Roe.

Ruth Knickel ’39 Stratton of Lancaster, Pa., died on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001. She was 84. She was born in Kingston, N.Y., the daughter of Herman J. and Minnie Terwilliger Knickel. She completed a nursing degree at Mercer Hospital in Trenton, N.J. She was a private– and general–duty registered nurse, and worked in South Carolina and Lancaster, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Anderson, S.C., and attended Calvary Church in Lancaster. She volunteered with the American Red Cross and Salvation Army. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Carol Jean (James N.) DeVries of Holtwood; a stepson, Donald Hope alums...engaging...facing...serving...giving. C. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; six stepgrandchildren; and three step–great– grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville P. Stratton, in 1969.

SympathySympathy To To The family of Bernard Henry Rowan of Zeeland, Mich., who died on Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at age 91. He was retired from the college’s maintenance department. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Jessie; children, Marvin and Lynne Rowan of Holland, Mich., and Beverly and Jerry Vande Guchte of Hudsonville, Mich.; five grandchildren; and 11 great–grandchildren.

NFHC December 2001 19 Nykerk ’01 There’s no place like Hope

The sophomore play (a parody of The Wizard of Oz) said it: that uniquely Hope College tradition, the Nykerk Cup competition, continued on Saturday, Nov. 3.

Parents, classmates, friends and other well–wishers filled the Holland Civic Center for the event, which featured members of the freshman Class of ’05 and the sophomore Class of ’04 competing in song, oration and theatrical productions. The 67th Nykerk was part of a busy Parents’ Weekend that also included multiple home athletic events, three different concerts and a variety of presentations scheduled just for students’ visiting moms and dads. The sophomores won the contest and took the cup, but a few minutes after the announcement it was hard to tell. Participants and fans swarmed the floor in a good–natured mix that showed that the process more than the outcome was the real point of it all. That said, of course, for ’05 there’s always next year... The sophomore song section.

Sophomore orator Meridith DeAvila of Goldilocks enjoys a spot of porridge while the Three Bears consider their own Freshman orator Gretchen Schmidt of Holland, Mich. culinary situation in the freshman play, “The Disconbobulated Fairytale.” Decatur, Ga. Standing from left to right are Rhys Dudeney of Roslindale, Mass.; Lacy Peterson of Hudsonville, Mich.; Rebecca Marcus of Holland, Mich.; and Katherine Grambau of Kalamazoo, Mich.

The Wicked Knight Witch of the East, Glinda and a distraught Dorothy during the sophomore play. From left to right are Angela Mishler of Pickford, Mich.; Marjorie Behm of Redford, Mich.; and Joy Hofmeyer of Oelwein, Iowa. The freshman song section.

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