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Autumn ˜°˛˝ WHEATONWHEATON A Chaplain for Life Wheaton’s longest-serving chaplain, Dr. Stephen Kellough ’70, leaves a legacy to remember AFTER THE WORSHIP WARS • WHY WHEATON? • DEFENDING BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY 144524.indd 1 7/28/14 4:56 PM Wheaton College serves Jesus Christ and advances His Kingdom through excellence in liberal arts and graduate programs that educate the whole person to build the church and benefit society worldwide. volume 17 issue 3 AuTumN 2014 12 26 ALUMNI NEWS DEPARTMENTS 33 A Word with Alumni 2 Letters From the executive director of the Alumni Association 4 News 34 Wheaton Alumni Association News Association news and events 10 Sports 39 Alumni Class News 56 Authors Books by Wheaton’s faculty; Dr. Ted George ’70 on dealing with anger, fear, depression, and anxiety. 58 Readings Excerpts from the 2014 commencement address by Captain David Iglesias ’80, Judge Advocate Generals Corps, United States Navy (Ret.). Cover photo: Chaplain Kellough stands outside Edman Chapel, 60 Faculty Voice where he officiated approximately 2,250 chapel services during his Dr. Christine Folch, assistant professor of anthropology, 25-year tenure at Wheaton. Photo by Mike Hudson ’89 on how renewable resources are influencing policy and citizens’ daily lives in Latin America. Inside photos: Pepper Gross ’15 above (left) and p. 12; Jason Gardner, above (center) and p. 26; Mike Hudson ’89 above (right) and 61 Student Profile p. 4-10, 28, 30-32, 33, 35, 39-41, 43-44, 46, 48, 50, 53, 54, Born in Rwanda, Prisca Tuyishime ’17 encourages 58-59, 60, 62-64; Les Barker p. 4, 23, 58; Ryan Tolbert ’13 p. 5; others to persevere in spite of struggles. Beth Maas, Maas Photography p. 5 (top right); Kevin Schmalandt p. 8; Boyd Guy p. 24-25; Jeff Hathaway, North Central University p. 29 62 Wheaton in the World (top left); John Economides p. 26 (left) and p. 29 (top middle), June From Thailand to Costa Rica, Wheaton’s Terrell p. 42; Carl Sodergren p. 47, Rádio Trans Mundial p. 49. first faculty Global Research Award winners are conducting research around the globe this year. 501 College Avenue 64 President’s Perspective Wheaton, Illinois 60187 144524.indd 2 7/28/14 4:56 PM WHEATO N contents 26 58 46 DEPARTMENTS FEATURES 2 Letters Capture Your Wheaton Experience A Reasonable Defense Glimpse life at Wheaton through the lenses of four For his boldness in defending biblical Christianity, 4 News 12 24 of the winners of Wheaton’s second annual Dr. William Lane Craig ’71 received the 2014 10 Sports “Wheaton Experience” student photo competition. Distinguished Service to Society Award from the 56 Authors Wheaton College Alumni Association. Books by Wheaton’s faculty; Dr. Ted George ’70 on by Katherine Halberstadt Anderson ’90 dealing with anger, fear, depression, and anxiety. What’s It Worth? 58 Readings Read the reasons why Wheaton alumni across Excerpts from the 2014 commencement address 14 the decades wouldn’t trade their Christian liberal Made for Worship by Captain David Iglesias ’80, Judge Advocate arts education. How are alumni building community through Generals Corps, United States Navy (Ret.). 26 by Katherine Halberstadt Anderson ’90 means of worship? 60 Faculty Voice by Jeremy Weber ’05 Dr. Christine Folch, assistant professor of anthropology, on how renewable resources are influencing policy and citizens’ daily lives in Latin America. A Chaplain for Life The man responsible for planning thousands Building Resilient Families 61 Student Profile 20 of chapel services, mentoring student chaplains, Wheaton’s marriage and family therapy experts Born in Rwanda, Prisca Tuyishime ’17 encourages 30 others to persevere in spite of struggles. and guiding small group ministries retires after offer advice to help families thrive. 25 years. by Alanna Foxwell-Barajas ’06 62 Wheaton in the World by Beau Westlund ’14 From Thailand to Costa Rica, Wheaton’s first faculty Global Research Award winners are conducting research around the globe this year. 64 President’s Perspective 144524.indd 1 7/23/14 3:43 PM letter from the editor uring my senior year at Wheaton, Editor Allison J. Althoff ’11 dChaplain Emeritus Dr. Stephen Kellough Editorial Consultant ’70 asked the entire campus community Katherine Halberstadt Anderson ’90 to read Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Director of Marketing Communications Kimberly Medaglia Together. As an anxiety-ridden senior Design Consultants “The salvation heading into my last full semester on Alice Isoz Chrismer ’70 of the righteous Ellen Mardock campus, adding another book to my Chrismer+ Mardock Communication comes from the expanding list of required reading was Class News Editor LORD; he is their the last thing I wanted to do. Donna Antoniuk stronghold in Contributing Editor time of trouble.” As I settled into my seat in Edman Ruby Thomas THAT THEY MAY BE ONE Editorial Intern Psalm 37:39 Chapel for the first All-School Beau Westlund ’14 Wheaton College Communion of the year, however, my heart swelled with joy as “Chappy K” explained Editorial Adviser 2014–15 Year Verse the theme of Bonhoeffer’s book to us. He said, “We are blessed to enjoy life Cindra Stackhouse Taetzsch ’82 together—for eternity—in Christ.” Wheaton Alumni Association President Tears began to form behind my eyes as he prayed over hundreds of bowed heads. Kurt Tillman ’78 Before I knew it, I was sobbing—overwhelmed with thankfulness for my Savior President-Elect Paul T. Klobucher ’96 and the great cloud of Wheaton witnesses that would support, encourage, and protect Executive Director me for eternity in Christ. Though the insatiable pursuit of perfection threatened Cindra Stackhouse Taetzsch ’82 to overtake me amid Conservatory auditions, class registration, lacrosse practices, Professor Emeritus Leroy H. Pfund ’49 textbook purchases, the Record publication, and orientation, Jesus was there— Alumni Trustee Representatives God with us. Kurt Tillman ’78 Paul T. Klobucher ’96 This tangible memory of God’s loving, faithful presence remains with me today. Christopher A. Jahns ’82 Wheaton College access When Chaplain Kellough’s retirement was announced earlier this year, I knew four President Wheaton magazine pages of Wheaton magazine would not be enough to share the remarkable impact Dr. Philip G. Ryken ’88 Provost online: Wheaton’s longest-serving chaplain has had on thousands of alumni during his Dr. Stanton L. Jones wheaton.edu/ magazine 25-year tenure. Nonetheless, we tried to capture in our cover story (“A Chaplain Vice President for Finance for Life,” p. 20) the many sides of the man occasionally spotted around campus on Dale A. Kemp Vice President for Student Facebook his Harley-Davidson Springer Softail motorcycle, and on whose office walls hung Development FACEBOOK.COM/ Rembrandt’s The Storm on the Sea of Galilee and Return of the Prodigal Son — Paul O. Chelsen ’91 WHEATONCOLLEGE.IL Interim Vice President for two images that illustrate Chappy K’s unfailing trust in the providence of God. Advancement and Alumni Relations Cindra Stackhouse Taetzsch ’82 Twitter I invite you to send us your memories of Chaplain Kellough for publication in a TWITTER.COM/ Executive Assistant WHEATONCOLLEGE future issue. I also welcome your photos, comments, and story tips at to the President Marilee A. Melvin ’72 [email protected]. For those of you on social media, continue sharing your Instagram Wheaton is published autumn, winter, experiences with magazine using the hashtag #wheatonmag. For and spring by Wheaton College, INSTAGRAM.COM/ Wheaton 501 College Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187-5593, WHEATONCOLLEGEIL 630.752.5779, and mailed free of charge exclusive online content, visit our enhanced website at wheaton.edu/magazine. to alumni and friends of Wheaton College. Postmaster: Please send address changes LinkedIn For Christ and His Kingdom, to Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593. LINKEDIN.COM/WHEATON- Wheaton magazine is an expression of the College’s commitment to biblical faith and COLLEGE practice as expressed in our Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. In fulfilling link to our channels this purpose, the magazine exercises complete discretion over its form and content. WHEATON.EDU/ Allison J. Althoff ’11 | @ajalthoff © 2014 Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL SOCIALMEDIA Editor, Wheaton magazine www.wheaton.edu WHEATON.EDU / ALUMNI 144524_02-13.indd 2 7/26/14 7:19 AM dear WHEATO N Celebrating Diversity Now as we grow into our 90s, my husband the entire Wheaton College family in your has already enjoyed his 70th class reunion, endeavors “For Christ and His Kingdom.” and as I anticipate mine very soon, we can Lieutenant Colonel Richard R. Bolt only say, “Wheaton, dear ol’ Wheaton, live ’56 (Ret.) forever. .” and “to God be all the glory!” San Antonio, Texas Chet ’43 and Helen Drake Schneider ’46 St. Paul, Minnesota A Fellow Pilgrim The winter 2014 issue of Wheaton struck a very familiar chord with me. I majored in THAT THEY MAY BE ONE Thank you so much for the spring 2014 communication arts while at Wheaton, and for issue of Wheaton magazine. I read it from my speech recital, which was a requirement cover to cover, and was held in interest by for graduation, I chose to do an hour and every article. As the Caucasian grandparents 15 minute presentation of Pilgrim’s Progress. of two adopted little girls from the It involved the distinct portrayal of 26 different Democratic Republic of the Congo, the cover characters in Pilgrim’s journey from the story was of particular interest to me. The City of Destruction to Mount Zion. I used it Thank you for featuring diversity in the most issue also gave me much encouragement on occasion throughout my ministry, and recent Wheaton magazine. As an alumna of about the strength of Wheaton as a can still present at least 45 minutes of it today. color of the graduate school as well as Christian liberal arts school as well as being I too have lived out my Christian journey so a former graduate resident adviser, I learned encouraged about the generation of students whenever the metaphor comes to light, my about the realities and issues of racial bias who are taking advantage of it.