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WINTER 1 998

A Family Portrait —

The fall meeting of the Taylor University Board of Trustees cation a faint dream at best and to interact with an urban envi- devoted much time to the reaffirmation of the university's ronment more conducive to specific majors.

mission statement. One of the primary concerns centered on The challenge is to maintain the distinctions and core val- the challenge of maintaining our historic mission ues of our mission in an atmosphere of greater di- while developing new and innovative programs versity and less control than we enjoy in a rural

through the Fort Wayne campus. This is an im- residential environment. Many of our sister insti- portant and necessary activity because we are Back tutions find this discussion quaint in that, because committed to the maintenance of unquestioned of location or declining enrollment, they had to academic quality and spiritual integrity while re- deal with these challenges decades ago. Our devel-

sponding to today's challenges. opment of the Fort Wayne campus is not driven by

The Upland campus is experiencing continuous either of these factors, but by the desire to make the growth in quality and solid enrollment with mostly tra- to Taylor experience accessible to worthy students who, be- ditional 18- to 22-year-old resident students. This pro- cause of economic realities, need an urban location and

file is what we understand and what we do best after user-friendly delivery systems. We are enriched by the

over 150 years of experience. Some have asked, "Why Fort Wayne community and its added resources. Jobs not continue as we are and not worry about the are available, students can commute from home and future?" Our desire is to do both; that is, to pre- the co-op programs can be tailored to meet individual serve the traditional program in Upland while needs. responding to the needs of others for whom Board member Dr.Joseph Brain reminded

Upland is not an option. We do not want to us that the discussion for Taylor University, in

exclude students who cannot afford to at- historical context, is a "back to the future" is- tend a traditional residential Future campus or non- sue. Taylor was founded with the intent of traditional students who want a Christian making quality Christian education available by President Jay Kesler '58 education. to families on the frontier who could not af- Due to the pressures of inflation and ford to send their sons and daughters "back

less money available from government sources, Taylor, like all east" to the colonial colleges. The Fort Wayne campus and the

private colleges and increasingly public institutions, has had to development of new approaches is right in the center of our make up the difference for needy students through private do- historic mission. The new challenges are not unlike the old.

nations. While we have been moderately successful in this ef- Certainly it will be a challenge to monitor student behavior fort, we are aware with a larger population of students living off campus with

that many families jobs. With less daily contact and varied life situations, it is quite cannot afford to a different challenge to provide a Christian education for older send their sons and students who are single parents or working poor who want to

daughters to a pri- improve their education and life options. Obviously, we must

vate Christian col- be adaptive to these differences that affect student life. lege. They express Taylor, however, has thrived on the idea that Christian val- the desire to do so ues and behaviors cannot be coerced, but are motivated by the

but often settle for a heart. In the final analysis, the only valid Christianity is that junior college or a which "comes from within." In the words of Milo Rediger, "love more affordable prompts far more than the law demands." secular public As we move ahead and as committed faculty and staff af- school. They are firm their Christian faith in the changing context of each gen-

Familiarfaces on staff at Taylor Fort Wayne: (I to r, back row) grateful for such eration, and as the Board of Trustees and alumni pray, love Bud Hamilton '68, Doug Barcalow FWBC '71, CharBinkley support groups as and support our mission, we can continue our journey "back

FWBC '65; (front row) Lisa Paul '92, Corey Laster TUFW Inter-Varsity Chris- to the future" with confidence. Through these efforts, we are '93, Ada Mae Hausser FWBC '44, and Herb Frye '80. tian Fellowship or carrying on the vision of Fort Wayne Bible College and Sum- Campus Crusade mit Christian College and beginning to provide opportunities for Christ, but recognize that the nature of secular education for more students to have the Taylor experience. This year we

precludes Christian content from the curriculum itself. In some have 414 students enrolled in Fort Wayne and 1,885 in Upland

cases there is even hostility to the Christian gospel. an increase of 800 students in this decade. To each family rep-

Unwilling to ignore the plight of these families, even though resented by these students, Taylor's growth is a unique bless-

the Upland campus is full and each year our selectivity becomes ing. As the future unfolds and as we together keep our vision

greater due to a large waiting list, we expanded to include the clear, the resource of our faith will prove no less effective to the

Fort Wayne campus. The attempt, in addition to having a core future than it was to the past. With these truths in mind, "back of 500 or more traditional students where 275 can be resident to the future" for Taylor University takes on fresh excitement

students, is to create alternative programs that provide options and fulfills our historic mission in ways compatible with the

for families whose economic situations make a Christian edu- expectations of the 21st century. 4 jjffLOR

Vol.90, No. 2 Winter 1998

Taylor University (765) 998-2751 features

President: Dr. Jay Kesler '58

Provost: Dr. Daryl Yost HA'96 2 Taylor Fort Wayne's unique vision

Exploring TUFW's Christ-centered, urban-focused mission (page 2);facilitating urban

Taylor: A Magazine for Taylor University ministry (page 6);finding common ground (page 7) Alumni and Friends (ISSN 1073-4376) is published quarterly by the Office of Univer- 9 Parents Weekend sity Relations. Copyright © 1998 Taylor A retrospective view of a very special weekend University. 10 Homecoming 1997

Vice President for Development: Afterthoughtsfromyour director of alumni programs; alumni award winner profiles

Gene L. Rupp '58 1 In search of a bottom line that won't bottom-out Director of University Relations: One student's search for (and discovery of) answers tofinancial aid and tuition questions Donna J. Downs

Editor: Randy Dillinger '95 15 Lithuania's new spirit

A new hope dawns as Christianity takes root among theyouth of Lithuania. Alumni Notes Editor: Marty Songer '78

Assistant Editor: Eric Tan '96 26 Standing tall over North America

Photography Editor: Jim Garringer Cancer survivors celebrate a successful climb of Alt. AlcKinley.

Editorial Consultants: Betty Freese HA'83, Chris Lay, Mary Ann McDaniels, Pam Pegg InMemoriam

1997 was a year of mourningfor the Taylor community, with the passing of such prominent Contributing Writers: Dr. W. Thomas individuals asformer Taylor Trustee Dr. Lester C. Gerig (page former Taylor president Beckner, Dr. Jay Kesler '58, Michael D. 12),

Dr. B. Martin (page 1 Taylor's longtime eldest alumna Iris Abbey (page Mortensen '91, Randall Murphree, Dr. Joseph 3) and 32).

Robert Nienhuis, Dr. Kenneth Swan, Eric Tan '96, Mark Varner

Student Writers: Dale Gruver '01, Marie

'01 Murphy , Abigail Reese '99, Susanna Sutherland '00 news

Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome.

Opinions expressed by individuals in this 16 Academics: Online grant recipient update; history and business trip to Hong Kong publication do not necessarily reflect the 17 Academics: Education department adjustsfor new standards; Benjamin's sabbaticaljourney views of Taylor University. 18 Fort Wayne: TUBI dedicates new station; communication arts department obtainsfacility Send address corrections to the Office 19 Admissions: Indiana initiatesfamily college savings plan; Leadership scholarship competition of Alumni Relations, 500 W. Reade Ave.,

Upland, IN 46989. 20 Upland: The Jumping Bean provides gourmet coffee

Visit Taylor online: www.tayloru.edu. 21 Athletics: Steve Wit signed to professional basketball league in England; Don Odle hangs it up

22 Development: Betty Freese honored with scholarship Address Correspondence to:

University Editor, Taylor University 23 William Taylor Foundation: Arthur and Nelle (Alspaugh) Hodson profile 500 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989. 24 Alumni: Class News and Notes email: [email protected] 31 Alumni Spotlight: Kenyon Knapp Taylor University

The early years of Taylor Fort Wayne have included an ongoing effort to determine the distinctives and characteristics of the new campus.

We have a significant heritage, both as part of Fort Wayne Bible

College/Summit Christian College and as part of Taylor University. We have

a strong history of training men and women for Christian service and a new

opportunity to offer a thoroughly Christian liberal arts education.

But it is, in my opinion, the urban setting of Taylor Fort Wayne that

really gives the campus its raison d'etre. Fort

Wayne is Indiana's second largest city. To be

sure, it is not urban like Detroit, Chicago or The vast majority of even Indianapolis is urban. But like its larger Taylor alumni never have the cousins, Fort Wayne has all of urban opportunity to return to campus America's problems: drugs, senseless vio- as employees. Even rarer is the lence, blighted neighborhoods and grinding employee who graduatedfrom poverty. In many respects, Fort Wayne has one campus and none works on the potential to become a laboratory environ- the other. We asked several

alumni-employees to share ment where urban initiatives can be devel-

memories of their Taylor oped and tested before being implemented in

experience. Thefollowing pages the larger cities. Dr. Robert Nienhuis, vice presidentfor feature some of their responses. TUFW, enjoys a moment with students. Cities are not going to go away and they

Pictured above are alumni- cannot be ignored. The movement of people employees (clockwisefrom back from rural to urban areas continues at an ever-increasing rate. In 1900,

left) Bud Hamilton '68, Doug approximately nine percent of the world's population lived in cities. Today, Barcalow FWBC '71, Char that number is nearly 49 percent. Binkley FWBC '65, Herb Convinced that Christian higher education cannot ignore the city but Frye '80, Ada Mae Housser that it must, in fact, seek ways to significantly impact the city, Taylor Fort FWBC '44, Corey Faster Wayne has decided to take the initiative. Determined to help set the standards TUFW '93 and Lisa Paul '92. for a new kind of Christian college—those located in and seeking to impact the urban environment—we have chosen to describe ourselves as the "College

for Urban Impact."

TAYLOR I Winter 1998 Fort Wayne by Dr. Robert Nienhuis

Being located in the city and making a significant impact on the city are two quite different things, however. So, in our attempt to engage the city, there are two specific areas that will receive our attention.

Diversity

We have decided to take seriously the charge of President Jay Kesler that a quality Christian educational experience be "accessible to all worthy and qualified students regardless of socioeconomic background." We will, in a deliberate and focused fashion, seek to make our campus more representative of the diversity which is so much a part of our culture. "As a Taylor alum, The early results are encouraging. In the 1996-97 academic year, the am proud to be working/or student body included 30 African-Americans (seven percent of the total the school where I learned enrollment), six Hispanics (1.5 percent), two Asian-Americans and one to draw nearer to God. I Native American. Additional efforts to recruit and retain qualified minor- have seen Taylor do ity students will continue. nothing but progress since I Along the way we have begun to learn that if a minority student is to was a student, which feel comfortable on the campus, he or she will need to have minority seems like only afewyears faculty and staff with whom to relate. As a result, special effort has gone ago. Taylor has never bent into the recruit- its stance as a Christian ment of minority school, and I am more faculty and staff. excited than ever, as a

At the present Christian and parent, to be time, we have two African-American —KayleenJ. (Brewer x'82) faculty members, Reusser, secretary, Institute three African- for Extended Learning American contract staff and an Asian-

American hourly Ministry opportunities aboundfor traditional students as well as staff person. nontraditional students such as Judy Lindsay.

Winter 1998/ TAYLOR 3 "

Diversity is not strictly a matter of race, however. It is also reflected in

age and location. Today, some 80 percent of our students are between the I ages of 1 8 and 24. The other 20 percent are classified as "non-traditional," meaning that they are over 24 years of age, are married, are independent of 1 their parents and/or are working full time. In addition, the Fort Wayne campus possesses an interesting mix of

commuter and residential students. Presently, 45 percent of our students live

"Taylor has always on campus while the majority of the others commute from their parents'

teen on the 'cutting edge' homes to the campus.

education and a leader >f Academic Programs 'mong Christian colleges. I

an think of no greater If Taylor Fort Wayne is desirous of impacting the urban culture, our

•rivilege than to continue academic programs must reflect that emphasis. Some of our programs, such

hat heritage with the as urban ministry and criminal justice, are almost wholly focused on urban opportunities that the Fort issues. Here, students are brought face-to-face with urban issues and problems Wayne campus has to offer. and are challenged to work to discover and implement solutions. The Fort Wayne campus is Some academic programs seek to expose students in a more secondary certainly not without its fashion. One of our larger programs is elementary education. Upon entering own rich heritage. We the program as freshmen, students are observers in elementary classrooms build on thefoundation of across the city, providing a first hand look at urban education. Later, as part a college thatfaithfully of a course in educational psychology, students work as tutors with urban contributed to the kingdom children. Student teaching, the capstone of an education student's training, of Cod. Taylor University (Upland and Fort Wayne) can be done in any number of urban settings should the student so desire.

is alive and well and The result is a graduate who has been exposed to urban education from the positioning itselffor the beginning to the end of his or her training. years ahead. Finally, all programs are expected to address urban culture where

appropriate. For example, a course in world history could include a lecture on

—JoAnne (Metcalf 72) urbanization and the development of cities, a course in English literature may Powell, assistant professor include a work by an urban writer who writes about life in the city, and a of social work, TUFW course in science might include a section on the impact of cities on the

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environment. Field trips, research assignments and internships also expose

students to the urban emphasis of the campus.

The Student Life program must also be an active participant in this

urban engagement. Student ministry teams will work with urban ministries

and organizations, and Taylor World Outreach programs will be asked to

target both traditional missionary efforts and urban works.

The anticipated result is students who upon graduation have an under-

standing of and a heart for the city. Of course not all will live and work in the

city, but it is hoped that all students will view the city not as a vast wasteland

but as a vast mission field. Those who will be led to live, teach, work and "During myyears at minister in the city will go with the understanding of what it takes to make a Wayne Bible College (19, meaningful impact for the Kingdom of God in the city. 74) Igrew to love and appreci- Like the "land-grant" colleges of the 19th century with their mission to ate the spiritual atmosphere, serve the needs of their state, Taylor Fort Wayne has a Christian responsibility quality education, and godly to be involved in meeting the needs of the example offaculty and staff. community in which it is located. Faculty and Professors Wes Gerig, Wayne staff are being encouraged to get involved Widder, Herald Welty and with community and civic organizations, many others made a significant lending expertise and leadership to grassroots

impact on me. . . I appreciate the efforts to enhance the community. Students opportunity I have had to are being challenged with opportunities to Phil Reaser sits comfortably at the experience both campuses—firct engage the community in a positive and microphone as a WBCL announcer. as a student and now as i productive manner. Their youthful enthusi- employee. asm and "can do" optimism are desperately needed in a world filled with jaded and cynical people. —Dick Ehresman TUFW '74, Ultimately, our desire is to be "salt and light" (Matthew 5) in our own press operatorfor University community. The task before us is considerable, but we believe many students Press, Upland desire what we have to offer: quality education in an urban setting where a

diverse student body and challenging academic programs stretch the faith of

our students and equip them for a lifetime of ministry and service.

Winter 1 998 1 TAYLOR 5 The CenterforJustice and Urban Leadership Facilitating urban ministry

by Dr. W. Thomas Beckner

Taylor University Fort Wayne has been recreational, spiritual and cultural opportuni- identified as a campus for urban ties for urban youth. The program uses a engagement. As a way of actualizing mentoring approach to encourage excellence that vision, the Center for Justice and Urban in school, home and community, and to Leadership has been established as a vehicle promote the pursuit of post-secondary

for community collaboration and initiative. education. As such, it is designed to act as a

The Center is unique in that it will address bridge into the university's Samuel Morris from a Christian perspective the problems of Scholars Program. "Passages" also incorpo- crime and other urban issues that affect our

communities. Its mission is "to educate and develop leaders for service through positions of influence in urban and criminal justice settings and to promote constructive change within these communities." The design of the Center incorporates already-existing Taylor Fort Wayne programming, yet allows for the expansion of other components as resources permit.

"As my colleagues can The Center houses the American Chaplaincy Training School (ACTS) which attest, I have become an convenes each summer, bringing together advocatefor the vision Taylor of prison and jail chaplains and administrators, Fort Wayne and a preserver and pastors and volunteers from across the protector of the integrity and country to study in an intensive one-week program. Last summer, 54 men and women heritage of Taylor Upland. I from 23 states participated in this event. The have a heartfor both campuses. course is offered for academic credit and Myfouryears as a student at provides an opportunity for current social science majors to interact with a diverse Taylor changed my life. The group of professionals already engaged in best part of being afaculty vocational ministry. It also fulfills part of the member at Taylor is having the 18-hour requirement for the Justice and Dr. W. Thomas Beckner, director of the Centerfor Justice opportunity to be part of that Ministry certificate available through Taylor. and Urban Leadership, is aformer prison chaplain and life-changing experiencefor my The certificate combines this on-campus nationally recognized teacherfor prison ministry. " experience with distance education courses in own students. offender-based ministries offered through Taylor Fort Wayne's Institute of Extended rates current Taylor students who are willing — '78, Dr. Pam Jordan Learning, and is designed for those who want to assist with mentoring or to serve as tutors. assistant professor of English to upgrade their education but, because of Each fall, the Center will host an urban ministry obligations, are unable to enroll in symposium which will bring together urban and General Studies TUEW full-time studies. leaders from across the country to dialogue Another initiative of the Center already and share their vision for solutions to urban

in place is the Samuel Morris "Passages" program. "Passages" provides educational, "Center" continued, page 8

6 TAYLOR I Winter 1998 "

Reflections ofthe past. . . a visionfor thefuture Finding common ground by Michael D. Mortensen '91

Little did I know in the fall of 1970, when nity to travel to England and later to New my 28-year-old dad, Phil Mortensen, York City, to experience firsthand people of

first stepped foot on the Fort Wayne different cultures and beliefs.

Bible College campus, that 27 years later I "God is good, all the time. All the time, would return to campus to serve as associate God is good." This phrase is often repeated director of development. at Love Church, the

Little did I know that one inner-city church my day I would attend, let alone parents pastor in Fort graduate from, Taylor Upland. Wayne. While I have

Little did I know as a not always realized the senior at Taylor in 1991, truth of this statement representing the student body in the midst of on the Presidential Strategic trouble, God has

Planning Council, that I indeed remained would be involved in discus- faithful to give me the sions concerning buildings desires of my heart. that needed to be constructed Coming back to in Upland, and about a future Taylor is, for me, a campus that was part of the good example of this. "When Dr. Kesler Plan for Actualization. Jeremiah 29:10-11 announced in chapel during my Nearly seven years later, I reads, "... I will come senior year in the spring of am not only working on that to you and fulfill my campus, which I visited weekly Michael Mortensen is proud to display this gracious promise to 1992 of the possibility of as a kid, but pursuing funds portrait, which hungforyears in the church bring you back to this Taylor merging with Summit which will provide resources his father, Phil Mortensen, pastored. place. For I know the Christian College, the merger for new programs and plans I have for you, was tlie last concern on my mind. buildings at Taylor Fort Wayne. It is a task for plans to prosper you and not to harm you, which I have great passion and enthusiasm. plans to give you hope and a future." I wasn't thinking of theJ As an alumnus, I have experienced the a new associate director of develop- As of the university; I was thir, academic quality and Christian heritage that ment, I hold these words close to my heart. of myfuture after graduation. I is so much a part of Taylor community life. They challenge and encourage me as I seek didn't know the two would go During my student years at Taylor, my to bridge the gap between Fort Wayne Bible professors taught me to further my critical College alumni and friends, and current hand in hand. As an employee thinking skills. This forced me out of my students, faculty and staff of both campuses. on the Fort Wayne campus over comfort zone and caused me to wrestle with Fort Wayne Bible College had a rich the past six years, I havefound my beliefs. Ultimately, it led to my claiming heritage of training pastors, missionaries and it to be an incredible experience of faith in Jesus for myself rather than merely teachers. Many of her graduates are making holding on to my parents' faith. an impact in churches across the United to be part of the 'new tradition' Taylor University taught me the impor- States and throughout the world. Countless of Taylor in Fort Wayne. tance of expanding my cultural horizons. individuals have come to know and love the Student programs such as Taylor World name of Jesus through alumni of the Bible —Lisa Paul, assistant to Outreach and World Opportunities Week College. increased my awareness of the diverse world university relations around me. As a student I had the opportu- "Common ground" continued, page 8

Winter 1 998 1 TAYLOR 7 "Common Ground'* continued

Year after year, the Bible College adoption of a four-year plan for the urban work and to participate in was dependent upon God for monies to Fort Wayne campus, empowered by an activities outside the classroom, often

pay the bills. God always provided, and aggressive pioneering spirit, a bright joining faculty or staff members.

the ministry continued. Much the same, future is certainly dawning. With the continual growth of Fort Wayne Female College and later The Fort Wayne campus has always America's inner cities, the associated

Fort Wayne Institute, as predecessors to been strong in its Bible, elementary problems and concerns have likewise Taylor University, and even Taylor education and psychology programs, grown. In response, Taylor Fort Wayne

itself, could have (or, as some may but is now receiving further recognition is committed to the task of training

argue, should have) shut its doors many for its criminal justice, urban ministries students to be ambassadors for Jesus times over. However, God raised up and public relations programs. Innova- Christ whether they be pastors, teach- leaders to take bold steps to make tive thinking has led to the creation of ers, criminalists, public relations

Taylor Upland what it is today. programs like the Samuel Morris practitioners or social workers.

Under the faithful leadership of Scholars Program and the Center for Little do I know what Taylor Vice President Dr. Robert Nienhuis and Justice and Urban Leadership. University will be like when my daugh- his administrative council, Taylor Fort Taylor Fort Wayne provides ter Ashlyn begins her college education.

Wayne is rising to new heights with a students the opportunity to gain hands- But I do know that if we remain stead- new vision to become the college of on experience every day. Students are fast and faithful to God's promises, a urban engagement. With the recent challenged to engage themselves in great future awaits us.

"Center ,, continued

problems. The inaugural conference research, agency services was held in September and featured and communications. The leaders from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, educational programs Memphis and Los Angeles, as well as described above form the pastors from the Fort Wayne commu- core of Center activities,

nity. The symposium focused on faith- but the Center will also

based empowerment and included an assist justice and urban opportunity for the participants to agencies through descrip-

testify before a U.S. Congressional tive or theoretical research subcommittee hosted by Representative that will identify emerging

Mark Souder (Indiana, District 4). Both trends and improve the the symposium presentations and the effectiveness of programs

Congressional hearings were open to already in existence. It will

the public and provided a unique educa- also facilitate collaboration Individuals who presented papers at the urban leadership sympo-

tional experience for Taylor students. with these agencies in the sium thisfall included (back row, I to r) Taylor Board member Dr. A new initiative for the Center will areas of policy analysis, William Pannell, Dr. Joseph Jones, Dr. Robert Lupton (Atlanta, be a law enforcement chaplaincy course leadership or program GA), Dr. W Thomas Beckner, Rev. David Bates (Chicago, IL);

to be offered for the first time during development and imple- (front row, I to r) Dr. Larry Lloyd (Memphis, T.N), Dr. Richard the summer of 1998. Modeled after the mentation of program Gray, and Mrs. Kathy Dudley (Dallas, TX). successful ACTS program, the new models. Finally, the Center

offering will invite experienced police will act as a clearinghouse for informa- Taylor Fort Wayne can fulfill its and sheriff department chaplains and tion and will identify resources that will commitment to urban engagement,

administrators who have academic assist with intervention efforts in both locally and nationally.

credentials to assist Taylor faculty in criminal justice and urban sectors of

delivering a one-week course that will the community. Recently, the Center Dr. W. Thomas Beckner is director of the Centerfor

equip the men and women who minister established a "listserv" through which Justice and Urban Leadership in Fort Wayne, hid.

in this critical area. The course will help prison and jail ministers can communi- Serving with him as "Senior Fellows" of the Center to identify and equip a core of pastors cate electronically, sharing their are Dr. Ronald Powell, head of Taylor Fort Wayne's

from the Fort Wayne community to concerns and resources and helping criminaljustice department. Dr. Joseph Jones, associate

serve local law enforcement agencies. each other with solutions to common professor of criminaljustice, and Dr. Richard L.

The Center is organized around problems. The organizational structure Gray, head of the urban ministries department at four areas of concentration: education, establishes a foundation from which Taylor Fort Wayne.

8 TAYLOR I Winter 1998 . —

Senior Duaine Booker (r) chats with Christie Almond,

junior, and her parents. Bob and Connie Almond.

Parents Weekend: A Family Gathering

Excitement grew as parents began to Justin is the starting middle linebacker "Seeing families and how they arrive. While those who came late for the Trojans). Dr. Heth and his wife, enjoyed being together was hard." sought rapidly diminishing parking Susie, have three other children: Joey, a Nathalie admits. "It's not that I didn't spaces, others could be seen walking high school junior, Jamie, a ninth- want them to be happy, but I just beside their sons and daughters on the grader, and Julie, in sixth grade. wanted that too." Still, good memories sidewalk. While perusing the bookstore, Although they have of the weekend were one student asked, "What else do you other opportunities made as Nathalie want to buy me, Mom?" (Umbrellas to see Justin, Parents joined roommate were a hit, as it rained most of the Weekend was a Sara Weinraub '00 weekend.) "I've lost my dad," another unique event for the and her parents for student said in passing. "I left him in the Heth family. an Ivanhoe's run. hall and now he's disappeared." "It seems like Other special

Coundess parents came bearing Parents Weekend is a events for families blessings from home such as winter little more intimate included a music clothes and homemade brownies. than most," Justin department concert Over 600 families visited Taylor for says. His father Junior Joanna Depakakiho enjoys thefootball on Friday night Parents Weekend, held this year over agrees: "It gives us game with parents, Jose and Perlita Depalcakibo. featuring the Taylor the weekend of October 24. While the an excuse to be there Sounds, the Concert vast majority of parents traveled via with him and find out what's going on. Chorale, the Taylor Ringers, the Taylor automobile, a smaller number could That's why Taylor has Parents Week- Jazz Ensemble and the Symphonic have opted to ride bicycles or even walk end—to create an environment that Band. In addition to the football game, from home. Many of these parents are facilitates those kinds of relationships." the men's and women's soccer teams faculty or staff members at Taylor. The Saturday morning chapel service also played at home. The nationally- Justin Heth was privileged to have for football players and their families renowned contemporary Christian his family on campus for the weekend. and the following breakfast for fathers vocal group GLAD performed in the

His father, Dr. Bill Heth, is chair of the and sons were just two special events of Rediger Chapel/Auditorium on Biblical studies, Christian education and the weekend which the Heths attended. Saturday evening, followed by an ice philosophy department. Justin is cur- Many parents, however, do not live cream social in the Hodson Dining rently in a Greek course widi his father. . as close in proximity to their sons and Commons.

and enjoying it! "I wish all my classes daughters at Taylor. Junior Nathalie Speaking before the crowd at the were like his," Justin says. "He really Cowells' parents and four younger Saturday family breakfast was Dee brings his personality into the classroom." siblings have been in Kiev, Ukraine, as Brestin, author of bestselling books and A sophomore Christian education missionaries since last January. Know- Bible study guides and a contributing

major, Justin sees his dad four days a ing it would a rough weekend for writer to Focus on the Family and Guide- week in class. During the football Nathalie, her parents had a basket of posts. Her daughter and son-in-law, Sally season, he saw the rest of his family flowers delivered to her residence in andjeremie Solak, are both juniors at regularly for home football games. Swallow Robin Hall. Taylor. Abigail Reese '99

Winter 1 998 / TAYLOR 9 —

Homecoming 1997featured the 25-year reunion of the

Class of 1972 (I) and the

50-year reunion of the

Class of 1947 (r).

Memories of Homecoming 1997

Once a year, on a weekend in October, balloons, hang signs and prepare the that remark was, and how indicative of Taylor University alumni make Hodson Dining Commons for the the spirit of so many alumni who had their pilgrimage back to the place they Alumni Brunch, among other responsi- come for the weekend.

once called "home" in Upland, bilities. I watched the faces of these Meanwhile, the class of 1977 was

Indiana. It has been my privilege for students during Homecoming 1997 as having its 20-year reunion in Helena the last five years to coordinate Home- they waited for alumni to arrive and Memorial Hall. A memory they will

coming weekend. Through this later as they surely never tire of

experience, I have learned that Home- interacted with retelling is of being

coming is not just an event to write in those who have trapped briefly in

one's calendar, but its significance is gone before them. the elevator. A more discovered through the fellowship of Many alumni heart-warming the Taylor "family" and the bond of were, as usual, memory for me, the body of Christ. gathering outside however, was the

Homecoming as we know it would the gates of the time I spent not be possible without the help of football stadium listening to Nancy many dedicated volunteers. At the core following the (Steiner x'77) Keller

of the planning process is a cabinet of Alumni Brunch. Members of the Class of 1947 present a Class share with her class-

70 students with two co-directors. The warmth of this gift to Taylor Unwersity in t/ie amount of $33, 645. mates. Nancy's hus- These students begin planning for the sunny autumn day band Gene died on event in the spring and meet regularly was a perfect match for the conversa- August 24 after a batde with leukemia.

for several weeks prior to Homecoming tion and laughter I heard while waiting Her calm spirit and warm smile took

weekend. They decorate all corners of for the halftime events to start. Later, I me by surprise. She was not here to be the campus with purple and gold stopped by the Student Union (a.k.a. comforted by classmates, but rather to

"the Dome") to see if things testify of the Lord's goodness to her.

were ready for the 40th- I was inspired by the words Dr. anniversary reunion of the Ken Gangel '57 shared during the

class of 1957. At first, the Sunday morning worship service. His

room was too warm, but with message titled, "The Power of Impossi-

the help of a readily-available bility Thinking" was based on Jeremiah and always-helpful mainte- 32 and focused on the limidess power

nance man, we cooled the of God. It caused me to reflect on my

room down as quickly as own life and realize that what would be

possible. As I was leaving to an impossible situation for me is never

attend another reunion, I felt too great for our Lord to handle. On compelled to give a warning this note of reassurance, Dr. Charles about the temperature of the Gifford '69, campus pastor, had us greet

facilities to one member of the one another with the benediction, "God class of 1957. "That's okay," bless you." Thus, Homecoming 1997 was the response. "We're from became another memorable weekend in the South and we're used to the Taylor University tradition. Marty

Jeff Archer (I) and Gayle Arnold catch up during the Class of 1972 hot weather!" What a blessing (Cleveland '78) Sanger

10 TAYLOR/ Winter 1998 — 1

In Honor of Their Excellence

sort of kinship exists among all who claim pathic Medicine into practice outside of the A the honor of being Taylor alumni. This is workplace to benefit the needy. most noticeable at the annual Alumni Brunch Without the generous sacrifice of time,

1 during Homecoming weekend. On October 1 , a attention and enthusiasm made by various people, gathering of such distinguished persons assembled the Taylor community could not enjoy the

to recognize six individuals and one couple for richness of personal interaction that is uniquely

their accomplishments and contributions outside its own. Bob and Carolyn LeMaster exemplify the Taylor community as well as within. such commitment. Their membership on the

First to ascend the platform as a member of Parents Cabinet while their son Andrew attended the Hall of Honor was Stacy Mendham, who Taylor allowed them to actively support the accepted the award, Distinguished Young Christian principles foundational to Taylor Alumna for Professional Achievement. Graduat- University. The LeMasters have distinguished

ing with honors in 1 994, Mendham originally themselves by their encouragement of and intended to use her degree in psychology as a hospitality toward both students and alumni of counselor. While working with teens through Taylor University. For their commitment to

internships, however, she felt called to minister to Taylor University, Bob and Carolyn LeMaster Rob Staler '79

youth. It is her commitment to teenagers, received the 1997 Distinguished Friends Award.

manifested in her efforts as the director of the Harold Beattie '50 is recognized for his chapter of Campus Life in Rockford, Michigan, dynamic personality and servant attitude. Beattie that merits recognition of her professional served with distinction on the National Alumni achievements. Council. He has also coordinated fundraising Receiving the award, Distinguished Alumnus efforts for Taylor through such events as the for Professional Achievement was Rob Staley '79. Grand Rapids Area phonathon. Beattie was '89 As principal of Concord High School (Elkhart, honored as Distinguished Alumnus for Service in Darrel Hotmire Ind.), Rob was instrumental in transforming the acknowledgment of his persistent support of school into a caring and cooperative educational Taylor University. institution by initiating a leadership team, Donald Granitz '52 has functioned as the developing a vision statement and establishing president of the Parents Cabinet, the Taylor personal contact with students and parents. Rob University Athletic Hall of Fame Board, and the

is an active participant in community efforts in National Alumni Council. He also extended his

Elkhart. He is also a published author, speaker sendee to Brazil as a missionary for 1 6 years. For Bob and Carolyn LeMaster and presenter at statewide educational conferences. his dedication to Taylor University, Granitz For Darrel Hotmire '89, the award, Distin- received the 1997 Distinguished Alumnus for guished Young Alumnus for Personal Achieve- Sendee award.

ment, is one of many honors he has received Kent Fishel '66 was recognized for his throughout his relatively brief career. Hotmire diligence in furthering the Gospel and serving was chosen as a recipient of the award based on Christ and the Church. Fishel has had the his service to the community of Athens, Ohio. He opportunity to speak throughout the United has dedicated much time and effort as a co- States and has authored a devotional series for Harold Beattie '50 founder of the Good Works "Kids' Club," as a youth. For his visible efforts to convey the truths volunteer at Impact Christian Youth Camp and of God's word, Fishel was recognized with the in his role as a "big brother." Hotmire has put his Distinguished Alumnus for Personal Achievement training at Ohio University College of Osteo- award. Marie Murphy '01

The Clint Greenhouse and the George Glass to help others pursue such an education. Mem- Track and Field Complex were both dedicated bers of the Clint family who attended Taylor '66) during Homecoming 1997—the greenhouse on include daughter and son-in-law, Bette (Clint Don Granitz '52 Friday, October 10, and the track the following and Kenneth '65 Flanigan, and their son, Dan

day during halftime of the football game. Flanigan '98. Kenneth is currently a member of The Clint Greenhouse was named in honor Taylor's Board of Trustees. of Nels and Betty Clint, a couple who gener- For over 43 years, George Glass has de- ously gave to Taylor University through scholar- voted his time and energy to Taylor, beginning ships and a unitrust of which they named Taylor as a student and athlete. He has served as athletic University a beneficiary. Although the Clints had director, cross country and track coach, and

little formal education of their own, they desired currentiy serves as associate vice president. Kent Fishel '66

Winter 1 998 / TAYLOR 1 —

In Remembrance of a Servant-Leader

Dr. Lester C. Gerig, trustee emeritus, Rosie Kerlin, chair of the Board of honored with the Business and Profes- passed away August 1 at the age of Trustees, drew much inspiration from sional Leader Award in Insurance by the 86 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Gerig. "Dr. Gerig was a truly godly Religious Heritage of America. Gerig He had served on the Taylor University man—a godly leader—whose 'heart Hall stands today as a visible testimony Board of Trustees since 1955. For 17 was made gentle by God.' He was a of his love for Taylor University. years he was chairman of the board wonderful example of what a Christian An active supporter of public and and was subsequendy named a trustee leader should be," she writes. "I knew community service, Gerig served on emeritus. and experienced his gentle responses numerous executive committees.

"Dr. Gerig was a man ahead of his and actions in all Additionally, he time," reflects Dr. Daryl Yost, provost/ situations in my was a board executive vice president. "He was a vis- time on the member of ionary with a heart to serve God and His Board with him." various organiza- Kingdom and was tireless in his efforts Gerig was tions and associa- to make Taylor University everything preceded in tions including

that God had intended it to become." death by his wife, the Allen County

"Over the years, I grew to love and Mildred Mae Health Planning respect Dr. Gerig," says Nelson Rediger, (Ehresman), who Council; Fort

associate executive director of the died October 12, Wayne Founda- William Taylor Foundation. "I remem- 1996. The couple tion, Inc.; Fort

ber when in 1 960 the old administra- shared 63 years Wayne Futures,

tion building burned down, and later of married life Inc.; Fort Wayne when Taylor almost moved to Fort together. Medical Educa-

Wayne, I watched Dr. Gerig's leader- Gerig was tion Foundation ship in discussing the need for new born on May 23, Advisory Board; buildings and a commitment to stay 1911, in Junior Achieve-

rooted in Upland. I was impressed with Flanagan, 111., to ment of Fort his dedication, not only to Jesus Christ, Peter and Wayne and Allen

but also to Taylor University. Malinda Gerig. Dr. Lester C. Gerig was a long-time Taylor Trustee. County; and the "Dr. Gerig reminded me of my He was the Evangelical father in his wisdom and soft-spoken, youngest of four children. After Mennonite Church of North America gentle voice," Rediger continues. "In attending public schools in the (Fort Wayne). He held memberships in

everything his attitude was, 'Do what is Flanagan area, he enrolled in Browns Brookside Church, Fort Wayne Quest

right.' He was 100 percent committed Business College in Bloomington, 111., Club, Fort Wayne Rotary Club and Fort to Taylor University in his thoughts and where he majored in business and Wayne Life Insurance Underwriters actions." corporate law. He graduated Association. Dr. Jay Kesler, presi- in 1930. Gerig developed an interest in dent, wrote about Gerig: "A During his lifetime, politics and remained a committed

Christian gentleman and Gerig received due recogni- member of the Republican Party. His

business leader, Les Gerig tion for his service. In 1 964, political achievements included serving moved Taylor University to he was presented the as campaign chairman in Senator Dan a new level of professional Appreciation Award by the Coats' congressional elections from management and excel- Taylor University Alumni 1980 to 1988. He was also involved in lence. He recognized the Association for his contribu- Senator Dan Quayle's congressional need for a partnership tion to improving the elections from 1976 to 1978.

between clergy, educators University. Four years later, Gerig is survived by sister Sylvia

and the business commu- Lester and Mildred Mae he was recognized with the Knuth; two nieces, Charlotte Perillo

nity. I credit Les Gerig with Gerig as newlyweds Honorary Citizen of Upland and Lois Sorenson; and a host of building the foundation that Award. In 1969, he received relatives, friends and business associates has allowed Taylor University to the honorary Doctor of Laws degree grateful for his example, his love and his

become the institution that it is in the from Taylor University In 1982, he and leadership. A memorial service for

1 990s. His legacy is among the greatest Mildred received the Distinguished Gerig was held August 5, at the contributions made over 150 years of Friends Award from the Taylor Univer- Brookside Community Church in Fort

Taylor University history." sity Alumni Association. He was also Wayne. Eric Tan '96

12 TAYLOR/ Winter 1998 —

Memoriam: President B. Joseph Martin

In memory of Dr. B. Joseph Martin subsequent meetings proved fruitless ship. "Not only must we staff our (1906-1996), Taylor University's 24th concerning both the intended move to colleges with consecrated teachers," he president. Fort Wayne and reunion with the wrote, "but they must be capable Methodist Church. When Martin teachers, possessed with the 'know-how.' Dr. B.Joseph Martin had proven resigned the presidency in 1965, the Our Christian colleges must always himself a capable and aggressive board discontinued the negotiations. remain fervently Christian, but they leader when he became Taylor Martin was born in Bourg, Louisi- must also be academically sound. When University's 24th president on January ana, on August 21, 1906, the oldest son our youth graduate from our colleges,

1, 1960. His greatest success as an in a family of twelve. His father was a administrator of higher education was Methodist minister. Martin received an

realized at Wesleyan College (Macon, A.B. degree from Pasadena College in Georgia), where he served as president 1935 and a Th.B. degree from the same from 1953 to 1960, during a time of institution the following year. Further expansion for the school that included studies led him to the University of

the construction of several new facili- Southern California, where he earned

ties. Martin helped raise the school's his Th.M. in 1940 and a Ph.D. in 1945.

endowment, increase its support from In 1954, he received an honorary LL.D. churches and liquidate a $185,000 debt degree from Houghton College. that existed when he took office. After serving as a minister in Martin was ready for the challenges various churches from 1931 to 1945, that faced Taylor University as a Martin entered the realm of higher growing educational institution. He education. He was professor of sociol- sought to establish long- ogy at Pasadena College range goals that would (1935-36), vice president improve the school's Our disjointed times of Asbury Theological financial condition. But Seminary (1945-48), vice demand a religion with on January 16, just two president of Oklahoma

weeks after Martin was City University (1948- Dr. B. Joseph Martin as Tartar University president the vigor and intensity named president of 49), and president of Taylor, Wright Hall, the of the New Testament. Wesleyan College in they must have had an Aldersgate administration building, Macon, Georgia (1953- experience of a 'warm heart' and an Anything less than that was destroyed by fire. As 60). In addition, he Oxford educational experience of

the "nerve center" of the is subnormal. served as executive mental discipline that will enable them University, the building director of the Methodist to compete on equal terms with contained the majority of Dr. B. Joseph Martin College Foundation of graduates of other colleges." Taylor's institutional North Carolina from 1950 In the same paper, Martin issued documents, several to 1953. He also held strong directives for the mid-century classrooms, and a great number of posts as secretary-treasurer for both the American Church, saying, "...this age

historical items—all of which were Independent College Foundation of demands Christianity at its best. An permanently lost within moments. Georgia and Women's Colleges of the anemic, vacillating, uninspired and

The fire dealt Martin a severe blow, South and as president of Church unimpassioned Church has no future in which he considered to be divine Colleges of the South (Protestant and a world such as we face in the unborn indication to relocate the school. The Catholic). After Martin's presidency at tomorrows. We must have normal, not

Board of Trustees entertained the idea Taylor, he returned to Louisiana and nominal Christianity. . . Our disjointed and a decision was finally made to served as professor of philosophy at times demand a religion with the vigor relocate in Fort Wayne. A Methodist Nicholls State University from 1967 to and intensity of the New Testament.

minister, Martin also looked favorably 1974. He was named professor emeritus Anything less than that is subnormal." upon the prospect of reunion with the in his retirement. Martin was married to a Taylor North Indiana Conference of the Martin was a determined and graduate, the late Evelyn Duryea '27. Methodist Church. Such a move would steadfast proponent of Christian higher Her father and mother were both on not only give ownership of the school to education. In a paper entitled, "Uniting the Taylor staff for a number of years: the Church, but the accumulated Oxford and Aldersgate," Martin he as a field representative and she as financial burden as well. However, addressed the idea of Christian scholar- campus hostess. Randy DiHinger '95

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Tuition and the Search for Solutions

Anyone paying the price of higher As the cost of higher education has Tuition is no small expense for education in the modern world skyrocketed, financial aid has been most families, and the cost of putting must, at some point, wonder where his forced to increase as well to maintain one or more children through school or her thousands of dollars end up, and affordability; scholarships alone can put family finances in a tight and

why it must take a small fortune to reap comprise 1 7 percent of the tuition cost, frustrating bind. Taylor is a unique

the benefits of an education. As a and are typically awarded on a need school, full of vitality, personality and

student, I was curious, so I went to the basis. This helps to ensure the diversity outstanding programs; it is a commu- business office and had the delight of and balance of the Taylor community. nity to which people are drawn and for making the acquaintance of Allan Financial aid also receives a boost from which they are willing to pay a signifi-

Smith, vice president of business and donor gifts and endowments. In cant price. Each year that price

finance, who prefers to be called Al. addition, Taylor receives state-funded increases. The question is, how long

Although I was not sure how a aid in the form of scholarships and can the average individual finance this

student asking for a peek at Taylor's grants. Furthermore, three percent of kind of bill?

1997-98 budget would be received, I tuition is diverted to debt service and Al predicts some serious changes

was warmly welcomed and immediately another three percent is used for will be made in the education system,

shown the basic breakdown of an payment on utilities. involving the less traditional approach individual's tuition costs. As might be With about 78 percent of tuition of distance learning. Commuter expected, the category with the largest claimed by these categories, not much programs, two-year degrees with

percentage is salary, wages, and benefits, is left to work with. The remaining 22 universities, individual courses offered at 48 percent. This includes salaries for percent covers miscellaneous needs. So via the Internet, and other such ideas

all full-time employees, whether faculty, where does the money come from for have been seriously discussed and will

administration, or support staff. An the remodeling of the Nussbaum likely play an important role in the near

additional ten percent of a student's Science Center? The answer is found in future at Taylor University. tuition covers meals and expenses the year-end budget process. Taylor The administration and staff at related to the dining commons. intentionally budgets for fewer students Taylor are reviewing the options On further inquiry, Al stated that than actually attend in order to allow carefully. For now, the burden remains one of the factors influencing tuition for unique yearly issues. These unique with students, who definitely get their

increase is the level of salary increase issues include making progress on the money's worth at Taylor University

that faculty and staff receive. Another deferred maintenance list of which the an outstanding education in a vibrant

factor is that as cost of living increases, Nussbaum Science Center renovation Christian atmosphere. Susanna

so too does college tuition. is an example. Sutherland '00

Football team celebrates victorious season

It was truly a season to remember. And if that were not enough, 1 With a 39-28 victory over Olivet Trojans earned All-Conference honors. scoreboard Nazarene University on November 15, They were slotback Chad McBeth and the Taylor University football team defensive lineman Chad Wilt, who were Sept. 13 Anderson W 24-23

closed the 1997 season with a 7-3 both named to the First Team; and to Sept. 20 Tri-State W 14-13

record. It is the team's best record and the Second Team, running back Quinn Sept. 27 at Geneva L 14-47 first winning season since the 1989 Hirschy, offensive linemen Jason Oct. 4 at St. Ambrose W 17-14 campaign, when the Trojans went 7-2-1. Hartong and Ryan Mitchell, tight end

Oct. 1 1 Trinity International W 34-18 What is more impressive is that the Chris Stover, defensive lineman Jon

Trojans had a record of just 1 -9 in Lembright, linebackers Pete Demorest Oct. 18 at Iowa Wesleyan W 38-14

1 996. Taylor also finished 5- 1 in the and Justin Heth, and deepbacks Jeremy Oct. 25 St. Xavier W 48-23 Mid-States Football Association's Jenkins and Andy Krider. Nov. 1 Malone L 7-19 Midwest League this year, good for Taylor will open the 1 998 season on Nov. 8 at Findlay L 7-55 second place—which is the team's best September 1 2 at Anderson. Mark Varner finish in the conference. In the final Nov. 15 Olivet Nazarene W 39-28

NAIA Football Poll, the Trojans were For schedules and scores, visit the Taylor athletic Season Record: 7 wins, 3 losses. ranked No. 24. department online at www.layloru.edu/~alhktics.

14 TAYLOR! Winter 1998 —

Catching the new Spirit of Lithuania

In 1991, Lithuania was the first Baltic restaurants and businesses. The free LCC was established during the republic of the former Soviet Union market system is working in Lithuania. same time that these Bible studies and to regain its independence. That same The Lithuanian people have more Christian fellowships were being formed. year, an English Language Institute was than just economic hope, however. The The idea for the evangelical college was founded in Lithuania with the twofold youth are energized by the possibilities first suggested by Johannes Reimer of purpose of witnessing for Jesus Christ for the future. To fully understand this Logos. After the college was established, while meeting the need for learning the new hope, an understanding must be volunteers from North America came to English language. A four-year Christian gained of what has happened to the teach at the college. Professors live in the college was later added, which today Church in Lithuania. dormitory with the students in a simple, bears the name of Lithuanian Christian Out of 37 churches in Klaipeda, close-knit and friendly environment.

College (LCC). I was privileged to take only three survived the Soviet era. Over dinner one evening, I asked a sabbatical from Taylor University to When I attended the Evangelical several students to tell me their stories. teach at LCC during the 1996-97 school Lutheran Church, the sanctuary was Vaidus seemed to reflect the essence of year, along with Wally and Marlene Roth. full of middle-aged and older the Lithuanian youth: "My Living in Lithuania tends to unspoil women who had kept the parents are nonbeliev- you, especially as an American. Lithua- church alive after ers," he began. "In nians are grateful for everything they their husbands fact, they profess have—what Americans consider a were exiled to atheism. My necessity, they consider a privilege. My Siberia. I heard grandmother, Lithuanian language instructor was that Lithuania however, was

Virginia, a 1 9-year-old only child who lost half of its a devout lived with her parents in a two-room male popula- Catholic. flat. A student at LCC, she wanted to tion during When I was live with her friends in the dormitory, World War I, a child, she but her parents could not afford the cost and again told me Bible of 50 lita per month (about $13). during World stories. When

A small country once engulfed by War II. Then, I asked my the Soviet government, Lithuania con- under commu- mother about nism, fourth of the Bible, she tinues to look east toward Russia, where one Taylor sophomore Kyle bit)) (lower right) and that the economy has deteriorated so badly the male population Lithuanianfriends^ hile studying at LCC. replied they that employers often do not have enough was deported to Siberia. were simply stories. money to pay their workers. In many But the story of the My father left when I was areas Russia has returned to the barter Church in Lithuania continues to a child; my mother said he could system. In order to survive, people are unfold in the life of its youth. In 1986, not find work and became discouraged." compelled to trade whatever they can in Giedruis Saulytis, a suicidal drug I asked Vaidus how he became a order to scratch out a living, much like addict, was handed a Bible. Through Christian. He told me it was through a Russian peasants have done for centuries. his reading, he discovered the reality of Bible study group that he was encour-

One may interpret the situation as Christ. He then felt called by God to aged to become a believer. "Everyone in typically Russian—tough times, yes, but start preaching. As an evangelist, he the group found Christ as Savior," he far from a pre-revolutionary scenario. established preaching points throughout shared. Through faith in Christ, the However, Lithuanians view the circum- Lithuania and planted 22 churches in young man found a true and personal stances seriously. For the Baltic people, major cities and towns. As a result of expression of the liberty which had fear of what might happen, though not his ministry and the ministry of many come to the country as a whole. openly discussed, is always present. others, numerous Bible studies for "Lithuania was free, and so were we!"

Economic growth is found in Lith- teenagers were started. Out of these Despite his parent's initial opposi- uania. When the Soviets left, most people Bible studies came hundreds of tion to his desire to study at LCC, received ownership of their own houses Lithuanian youth energized by the Vaidus did enroll—a decision rooted in or apartments. Restaurants, grocery power of the Gospel. I consider it a his faith. He said to himself, "Now I am stores, hotels and shops have sprung up privilege to have worshipped with these a Christian, and I am determined to all over. In Klaipeda, where LCC is remarkable young Christians. Over 150 go... so here I am." located, few restaurants and businesses individuals under the age of 22 at- So far, seven Taylor students and existed prior to 1992; now, one can tended the Free Church in Klaipeda. two professors have spent a semester at leave LCC and go to any one of many Such is the new spirit of Lithuania. LCC. Dr. Kenneth Swan

Winter 1 998 /TAYLOR 15 4 — — ACADEMICS

History, business collaborate for Hong Kong trip

Discovering David's 1 9th Psalm in "There is a lot of overlapping,"

the Milky Way. . . Working out on Winquist says. "You have to bring in the StairMaster to the rhythm of the business element to really under- Chopin for a physical fitness class... stand the history of East Asia." Studying personality disorders through Winquist has traveled with history Flannery O'Connor's short stories... students to China and Hong Kong

Integrated studies, such as these, in the past, but this is the first time a offer different perspectives which enable joint venture has been planned students to grasp interrelated concepts between the history and business across traditional disciplinary bound- departments. aries. This will be the case for a group Bennett, who takes business of history and business students when students to Asia every other year for they travel to Hong Kong and mainland the January interterm, also believes

China during the month of January. that the history and business of Asia Dr. Alan 1 1 in

Dr. Alan Winquist, professor of are inextricably woven together. professor of business, lead students to Hong Koiig inJanuary history, and Chris Bennett, associate "You cannot separate international professor of business, will link the two business from the history and culture of reacquired by the People's Republic of

fields when they lead the group of 1 the people," he says. "I hope the history China after more than 1 00 years under

students to Asia. Accompanying the students will see that economic develop- British colonial rule. Bennett and group will be Bennett's wife, Linda, a ment has been a large player in the Winquist are excited to observe the nurse at Taylor's Haakonsen Health development of history, especially in changes in Hong Kong, though neither

Center, who will provide medical developing countries. And I want my expects to see significant visible changes assistance as needed. The students are students to understand that successful this soon after the change in govern-

fairly evenly divided between history business enterprise is dependent on ment. "The changes are behind the

and business. Many of the planned more than just technical skills." scenes, in structure and government activities for the group have mutual The trip has particular timeliness, and influence," Bennett says. Abigail

relevance for both disciplines. as on July 1, 1997, Hong Kong was Reese '99

Departments establish online study materials Unconditional ten-

Imagine learning DNA replication arts; computing and system sciences; year reaccreditation by watching an animated model, or education; English; environmental granted North looking up a book in the library from a science; geography; history; mathemat- by computer in your dorm room. These ics; political science; psychology and Central Association possibilities are becoming reality through sociology. On the Fort Wayne campus,

the recent web development grants the English and biology departments On September 1, 1997, President awarded to faculty to develop depart- are represented. Jay Kesler announced Taylor University's mental home pages for Taylor Online, The Institute of Extended Learning unconditional reaccreditation with the

the university's internal network. in Fort Wayne is soon to offer degree North Central Association for the next Students in Dr. Mark Cosgrove's programs through the world wide web, ten years. Kesler attributed the accom- Foundations of Christian Thought, for thus making possible a Taylor education plishment to the efforts of the entire example, may find links to other home for many who would otherwise be unable institution and to committee members pages on the Internet related to the to attend the university. The Institute who spearheaded the self-study, which course material. The music department will offer associate of arts degrees in spanned more than two years. has created a home page with photo- Biblical studies criminal administration According to Dr. Stephen Bedi, graphs of Taylor ensembles and audio and general studies, though a starting associate vice president for academic

recordings of some concerts. date has not yet been established. affairs, this event is significant for the Several academic departments are Although Taylor Online may be university because without accredita- represented on the menu of Taylor accessed only by networked computers tion federal financial aid would not be Online. These include, on the Upland on the Upland and Fort Wayne cam- available and the value of a Taylor edu- campus, Biblical studies; business, puses, Taylor's world wide web home cation would not be recognized by accounting and economics; chemistry; page may be accessed by any browser at graduate schools and other institutions Christian education; communication www.tayloru.edu. Dale Gruver '01 of higher education.

16 TAYLOR/ Winter 1998 — — ACADEMICS

Sabbatical takes Benjamin on round-the-world trek

Robert Benjamin's travel to nine "I discovered that there was a great extend his services to them. The

countries on three continents may need for business and accounting per- following year he contacted 1 3 more not seem as impressive as Jules Verne's sonnel on the mission field, along with organizations. He received requests for fantastic journey, Around the World in 80 others like mechanics and medical assistance from Arab World Ministries,

Days, but Benjamin's is not fictional. staff," Benjamin says. "At Taylor, we Greater Europe Mission, the Associa-

"It was certainly a new experience. train students for servanthood; after this tion of Baptists for World Evangelism,

As a boy growing up in a small town in trip, I now feel that I am better pre- Lithuania Christian College, Open

Ohio, I never expected to travel around pared to train my students for world- Door Mission, the world by myself," he said. "I found wide service." Kijabe Medical that other cultures are much different Benjamin's trip was one with a Center, Africa from Upland's. I really enjoyed trying to mission, an odyssey with the objective Inland Mission communicate with people using their of assisting and advising Christian and The language and experiencing various mission organizations in reviewing Evangelical ethnic foods." missionaries' income taxes, consolidat- Alliance Benjamin, associate professor of ing financial statements, auditing Mission. accounting, spent his first sabbatical in accounting records and installing Not only his 1 8 years of work at Taylor on a 1 35- computer accounting programs. "I did Benjamin day expedition around the world. thought there might be a need out there traverse some Leaving Indianapolis on January 30, for computing and accounting help," he 38,000 miles, Robert Benjamin 1997, he visited England, Belgium, Togo, says. "I also have wanted to improve my but he also Lithuania, Kenya, Hungary, Malaysia, knowledge of not-for-profit accounting experienced cultures in Europe, Africa the Philippines and Japan, before and have given thought to doing this and Asia. Throughout his expedition, returning to the United States on June type of consulting after retirement." Benjamin maintained e-mail contact 14. In the course of his travel, Benjamin Benjamin's initial plans for the trip with his family and Taylor University. also made transitional stops in Nigeria, began in November 1995, when he These messages eventually expanded the Netherlands and Germany. contacted four mission organizations to into a 96-page journal. Eric Tan '96

New standards for teacher certification prompt changes in Education Department

Taylor University's education At the time of this writing the IPSB department is revising its standards had not yet finalized its requirements, for the teacher certification program to thus Taylor's education department has meet new requirements for student concentrated on refining its own program evaluation set by the Indiana Profes- for the interim. According to Dr. Joan sional Standards Board (IPSB). The Kitterman, chair of the department IPSB now requires students to demon- and director of teacher education, the strate competency through perfor- basic structure of the education program mance-based assessment. will remain the same. "We just need to The primary method currently refine the way we assess performances," used by the education department for she says. On October 1 , Kitterman student assessment is the teaching submitted a "Plan for Assessment," The education department hosted a retirement party thisJail in portfolio, consisting of the student's required by both the State of Indiana honor of threefaculty members who have concluded their tenure philosophy of education, sample lesson and the federal government. at Taylor University. The recent retirees were (back row, I to rj plans and accomplishments made Kitterman is confident that Taylor Helm Rogers, who retired in August after 21 years of service; during student teaching. The portfolio will meet the new standards being set by Dave Hess, who served 30years at Taylor before retiring this begins with the student's first education the IPSB. "We have a strong education year; andJane (Vanzant '58) Hodson, who retired in class and is completed four years later department," she says. "Taylor Univer- December after serving her alma materfor 31 years. Other after his or her student teaching sity is far ahead of many other colleges, familiarfaces at the party included (seated I to r) Dr. Mildred experience. The education department especially since we already use the Chapman, who taught in the education departmentfor 35 faculty is now writing the criteria for teaching portfolio in assessing our years, retiring in 1991; andJennie Andrews Lee, former evaluating the teaching portfolio. students." Eric Tan '96 education professor who taught at Taylor from 1951 to 1975.

Winter 1998 / TAYLOR 17 — FORT WAYNE CAMPUS

Colby joins alumni/church relations

With Bill Gerig's retirement this year, a position opened for a new director of alumni and church relations. As a representative to not only Taylor Fort Wayne alumni, but to Summit Chris- tian College and Fort Wayne Bible College alumni, the position called for

someone with connections in all corners

Taylor University Broadcasting, Inc., (TUBI) enjoyed of the Fort Wayne campus constituency.

an active summer that culminated in the broadcast Enter Rev. Brian Colby, a 1 994

debut of WBCJ 88.1-FM, a 6,000-watt station TUFW graduate who, being in the right

located in Spencerville, Ohio (shown above, with Tim place at the right time, can rightfully

Tazel, assistant manager of operations). The station claim alumni status from all three insti- features a simulcast of WBCL 90.3-FM (Fort tutions. Starting his college experience

Wayne) and reaches a portion of northwestern Ohio at Fort Wayne Bible College in 1 988, he

including the loivns of Lima, Delphos, VanWert, experienced both name changes on the Celina, Wapakoneta and Saint Mary's. TUBI also Fort Wayne campus and has returned

maintains WBCY 89.5-FM in Archbold, Ohio, and once more to serve as the director of

a simulcast of WBCL in Muncie on 106.1 FAI. Brian Colby is well-suitedfor his new position. alumni and church relations.

Communication arts department obtains facility

The communications arts department the facilities and working environment Michael Smith, associate professor at Taylor Fort Wayne has a new necessary for both the publications staff of communication arts, rejoices at the home. On August 27, the public relations and students in the department. new arrangement. "By having the

and journalism branches of the depart- "This is an ideal situation for us," journalism and public relations offices ment were relocated to the lower level says Mark Vermilion, director of public side by side, along with our newsroom of Witmer Hall. Tentatively called the relations studies. "This office complex and our yearbook office," he says, "we communication arts complex, the area facilitates the growth we have had in the are creating a sense of identity. Already, now accommo- department in we have had students come by and

dates two faculty terms of our hang out down here, which is what we members, 22 academic pro- want to encourage."

publications staff gram. It also With its newly-acquired space, the and some 40 facilitates the communication arts department also majors and 15 student publica- includes a conference room, a darkroom

minors. tions which we " and a newsroom for newspaper staff. Prior to the have expanded." The new facilities will allow for curricu- move, the depart- This growth lum expansion and computer upgrades, ment was physi- has included the which will promote the inclusion of cally dispersed. addition of a additional graphic design courses. "We While the faculty student newspa- have wanted to add those courses before," had offices located per, The Express, says Vermilion, "but with the basic on the second which was courses we were offering, the computers

floor of Witmer established last we had were already overloaded."

Hall, the publica- TUFW seniorJill Welbaum discusses a photograph year, and the Though there are undoubtedly

tions staff and with associate professor ofjournalism Michael Smith yearbook, which growth pangs yet to be weathered, the

other students did in the newly-acquired center for communication arts. previously was not communication arts department in Fort not have a place to under the domain Wayne finally has a self-acknowledged call home. The publications staff had of the communication arts department. sense of unity. According to Vermilion,

shared the use of computer equipment "It makes it very nice for us to have the new complex was expected to be

in the Macintosh lab with other majors. everything right here together," fully functional by the end of the fall The new arrangement provides both Vermilion says. semester. Eric Tan '96

18 TAYLOR/ Winter 1998 — ADMISSIONS

High schoolers contend for competitive scholarships

Part of Taylor University's recogni- staff organizes two committees consist- This year's competition was held tion in the field of Christian ing of current and retired Taylor faculty Saturday, November 8, beginning with

leadership comes from its offering of and staff members. Committee mem- all 30 competitors in the morning. By sizable scholarships for outstanding bers evaluate the the afternoon, high school leaders. While leadership applications, twelve were

scholarships are created to assist and looking for strong selected for the motivate students toward excellence, writing skills, remainder of the they also give Taylor faculty and staff clarity of thought, competition. Each members the opportunity to meet these favorable refer- of the top three prospective students. ences and experi- finalists will receive

Each fall, in cooperation with ence in school or an 80 percent (of Taylor Student Organization's leader- church leadership. tuition) four-year ship development department, the Based on this renewable admissions staff hosts the High School review, the pool of scholarship, while

Christian Leadership Conference. applicants is then each of the other

Concurrent with the conference is a narrowed to 30 nine finalists is less-recognized gathering of 30 students competitors and awarded a 40% participating in the Christian Leader- three alternates. scholarship. The ship Scholarship Competition. The task of remaining 18 "The Christian Leadership Scholar- selecting the most competitors ship Competition is an intense time for qualified candi- receive SI, 000 thirty individual students; but the rewards dates is one taken scholarships to of competing in such a high-caliber seriously by attend Taylor competition gives them a sense of what committee University. The to expect as a student at Taylor," says members such as The top winners of thisyear's Christian Leadership scholarships are

Brent Ellis, director of leadership Walt Campbell, Scholarship Competition were (I to r) James Weston, renewable and development. associate vice Megan Garmers and Virginia Spencer. contingent upon

Before finalists are chosen for the president and dean the recipients' competition, the admissions staff works of students. "I spend a significant amount enrollment at Taylor University. Eleven through a systematic review of the of time reviewing the applications," he of the 1 2 finalists from last year's applications, which this year totaled 412. says. "I always ask the question, 'What competition are currently attending " To assist in the process, the admissions if it were my son or daughter?' Taylor. Marie Murphy '01

Indiana introduces family college savings plan

Indiana State Treasurer Joyce for tuition, room and board, and books. United States who begin saving for their Brinkman held a press conference at Additionally, federal and state income children's education before they enter

Taylor University Upland on September taxes will be based on the beneficiary's high school (estimated at 1 5 percent), 25 to announce the start of a new pro- rate once withdrawals are made. Any and the difficulty the State of Indiana gram designed to encourage Indiana individual with a social security number has had in retaining college students residents to save money for their children's may be named as beneficiary. upon graduation.

college education. The Indiana Family Accredited public universities, tech- The first step Brinkman took in her College Savings Plan (IFCSP) will enable nical schools and private colleges—both effort to curb this reality was to urge the a family to establish a tax-deferred out-of-state and within Indiana—have Indiana General Assembly to create the savings account for a beneficiary, been approved to receive funds from the Indiana Education Savings Authority

earning up to 1 1 percent interest. IFCSP. This approach is unique among (IESA) in 1996. Brinkman serves as the An account may be opened with an such programs elsewhere, many of organization's chair, which governs the

initial investment of as littie as $50 or as which restrict funds from being used in IFCSP—Randy Dillinger '95 much as 125,000, with monthly deposits other states.

as low as $25. Total additional deposits Brinkman shared two influences For more information, call the IFCSP at

for any given year must not exceed which led to the creation of the IFCSP: 1 (888) 814-6800, or visit the IFCSP web

$9,405. The account may only be used the low percentage of families in the site at www.che.state.in.us/ifcsp.

Winter 1998 / TAYLOR 19 — UPLAND CAMPUS

Jumping Bean adds warmth, flavor to campus life

Students returning to Taylor this fall younger generation. Ben and Rebekah When the Jumping Bean opened to found a new study partner awaiting Eisner, a couple from the foothills of the the public on August 8, business started them. Over the summer the student Rockies, found that one of their favorite with a bang and has not slowed since.

union acquired a friendly sight and a pastimes was conversing over coffee in For the couple it means staying busy at comforting smell in the form of a new the shops around Boulder, Colorado. the shop Monday through Friday, 7:30

coffee bar, the Jumping Bean. Those in Ben is a junior at Taylor, and the a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to mid-

need of a dose of unhindered caffeine Jumping Bean is his brainchild, the night, while managing classes and caring

can now find it in the soft yellow cups dream which he shares with Rebekah, for Elizabeth the rest of the time. At with the word "Panache" on the side. his wife of nearly two years. The couple present, they have not hired any student

For the decaf crowd, concessions are met in 1 994 and were engaged shortly employees. "Family owned and oper-

made in the form of rich dark cocoa, thereafter. Before Ben resumed his last ated" means just that for the Eisners.

imported teas of all kinds and decaf- two semesters at Taylor as a communi- As I observed the coming and going

feinated coffee. Business has been good; cations major, they discussed the possi- of unfamiliar faces, I noticed again the

so good, in fact, that it defies the image bility of owning and operating a shop friendly smile that is offered to each,

of a first-year business struggling to make of their own. They began to seriously and the diversity of the faces that grate-

it off the ground. Being drawn by the investigate and pray about it not long fully receive their cup of warm comfort.

aroma of fresh-brewed coffee, I ordered after tying the knot. A well-dressed student, striding in for a

myself a hot mocha, found a quiet corner Several failed attempts brought to a black blend before a morning class, was and sat back to observe this new venture. halt the idea of opening a storefront in followed by one dressed in sweats and a Those who pay attention to the Indiana. After more prayer and deliber- cap, asking for a steamer to go. Next in latest trends cannot possibly have over- ation, the Eisners drafted a proposal to line was a professor who presented her open the Jumping Bean frequent buyer card to be punched and

in the Student Union on her own mug for a refill. Having finished campus. The proposal my mocha and gathered my informa-

was met with immediate tion, I left, convinced that the Union is enthusiasm, and after a more complete with the sound of the

month it was approved. cappuccino machine whirling its con- One individual loaned tents to foam within earshot of those the Eisners enough whose heads are bent over books or

money to purchase all inclined in conversation.

the equipment they "God has used it for us and for

needed to start up: coffee Taylor," Rebekah states. "It has the grinders, brewers, close community atmosphere that both espresso machines, the students and the Jumping Bean can gourmet coffees, flavor- benefit from." Susanna Sutherland '00 ings, and other trim- mings as needed. The Taylor University gained some Eisners then signed a ground in the U.S. News & World Smiles await patrons of theJumping Bean, owned and operated by Ben and Rebekah contract with Creative Report annual guide to the best Eisner. Elizabeth Violet, born on May 28, 1997, is the couple'sfirst child. Dining, the company colleges and universities in America. looked the rebirth of the gourmet coffee that provides Taylor's meal services. Now ranked third as one of the best

bar. Its rise in popularity in America is While these events were unfolding, liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, perhaps inspired by the sidewalk cafes the Lord was proving Himself faithful Taylor gained two positions over

of Europe. Though coffee bars can be to Ben and Rebekah in many ways. last year's ranking.

found almost anywhere, they thrive in Elizabeth Violet, their first child, was The survey takes into consider- downtown areas of heavily-trafficked born on May 28, 1997. With Rebekah ation graduation rates, student

cities. They attract a diversity of patrons, caring for her at home, Ben returned to selectivity, academic reputation, appealing especially to those with a Colorado for coffee bar training with a retention rate, alumni giving, tuition taste for culture and art, academics and friend who runs a coffee shop near and financial aid. Taylor has been

poetry, good conversation, or those who Boulder. He learned the ropes of brewing recognized 10 times out of the last

simply like to spend time alone. drinks and making friends with custom- 1 1 years that U.S. News & World Coffee bars are not a new concept, ers and then returned home to his wife Report has ranked colleges and uni- but they are being discovered by the and daughter. versities in America —Eric Tan 96

20 TAYLOR/ Winter 1998 — — 4 — " ATHLETICS

Odle concludes illustrious, inspirational athletic career

Ask any Trojan athlete who competed athletic director. Even while still a when are you going to hang it up?' under Coach Don Odle's leadership senior at Taylor, Odle coached the Finally, the day had come and the what he thought of the man and you're Trojan baseball team. "I was the head answer to that question could be fully likely to hear him referred to as more coach and the shortstop on the team, understood only by the men who

than a coach; he was a friend, mentor which was a little unusual," he says. gathered with Odle that day. and example. This becomes clear when "Things like that could happen back In a letter he had written to the 14 one considers that four of his players then." That was 1942. Now, more than men, Odle shared that he never wanted Steve Brooks, George Glass, Joe Romine half a century later, he has decided to to lose his sense of humor, nor to

and Larry Winterholter—followed in call it quits—after 30 years his footsteps as athletic directors at of baseball, 50 years of golf Taylor University. Glass '58 notes that and 70 years of basketball it was Odle who led him to Christ early (he started playing at the age in Glass' freshman year. "His walk with of seven). And who would Christ through the years has been my he invite to commemorate example," Glass says. the glory days, but his own

Odle was an example for Winter- players—in particular, 1 holter as well, and not only of being a former basketball players Christian, but of having a good laugh who have served on staff at once in a while. "He had such a high Taylor. Each of these men energy level, great enthusiasm for life has contributed a significant and a sense of humor that was always portion of his professional on," Winterholter says. "Most impor- career to Taylor, and tantly, he cared about the spiritual collectively they span 274 welfare of his players. That came years on staff. The gathering- Former Taylor athletes who gathered at the home of Don Odle through loud and clear. God truly gave took place at the Odle home included (I to r) George Glass, Rick Seaman, Bill Ringenberg, Coach the heart of an evangelist, not in Upland on September 15. Roger Jenkinson, Tom Essenberg, Gary Friesen,Joe Romine, Steve just in the Philippines with Venture for It was a joyous occasion Brooks, Odle, Tim Diller. Carl Rice, Tim Bitrkholdo, Jack King

Victory, but wherever he went." for everyone as memories and Larry Winterholter. (.Not pictured: .Nelson Rediger). Athletics has certainly been a and laughs were shared, and mainstay throughout Odle's life and for many, the reunion was a long time become a "cynical old man." He now career—33 years of which he devoted coming. In Odle's words, "Many times reflects on the ceremony with obvious to Taylor University as a coach and the guys had kidded me, saying, 'Coach, gratitude for the friends who share in some of his greatest athletic memories: "The emphasis was on the fellowship, Wit signs pro basketball contract the camaraderie, the years of sendee that these graduates have committed Former Trojan basketball player "This is something that I hoped themselves to. That's the story." Steve Wit has signed a contract to would happen," Wit says. "I don't feel It is with pride that Odle refers to play professional basketball in England. like I am done playing basketball yet. I these men. "They saw the opportunities Wit, who scored 1,336 points during his have had a lot of fun playing to this to work with young people at Taylor two seasons with the Trojans, will play point, and I would like to see what else and to multiply their own lives," he says. with the Richmond Jaguars, a member I can do." "There had to be some deep commit- team of the England BasketBall Associ- Wit transferred to Taylor in 1 995 ment on their part." ation (EBBA). Richmond is located from the College of Dupage, a junior The group that gathered at the about 30 minutes southwest of London. college in his home state of Illinois. Odle home that afternoon consisted of

The Jaguars are a Division I team While at Taylor, he was named both an Steve Brooks '80, Dr. Tim Burkholder in the second league of the EBBA. The NAIA 3rd Team and an NAIA Honor- '63, Dr. Tim Diller '62, Tom Essenburg level of play in the league is comparable able Mention All-American. In 1995- x'69, Gary Friesen '75, George Glass to NCAA Division II and the NAIA. 96, he was selected as the Mid-Central '58, Dr. RogerJenkinson '60, Jack King Most of the 12 teams in die league consist Conference Player of the Year. '59, Nelson Rediger '67, Dr. Carl Rice of 1 2 players, two of whom are allowed In addition to his role on the court, '49, Dr. Bill Ringenberg '61, Dr. Joe to be Americans. The season began in Wit will be conducting basketball clinics Romine '70, Rick Seaman '78 and Larry August and will run through May. in schools. Mark Varner Winterholter '64. Randy Dillinger '95

Winter 1998/ TAYLOR 21 — DEVELOPMENT

Betty Freese recognized at annual scholarship dinner

Betty Freese HA'83 entered the The Freeses moved to Columbus, OH, Cleveland, a 1949 graduate of Hodson Dining Commons on the but eight years later returned to Taylor Taylor University, served his alma evening of September 27 for the annual where Robert accepted a position in the mater for 29 years, functioning as Scholarship Recognition Dinner, as she education department, which he held alumni director, director of public

had done the year before as a represen- for the next 2 1 years. Betty began as a relations, university editor, senior editor tative of her late husband. Bob, for secretary in the alumni office in 1971 and and director of grant proposals. Under whom a scholarship was established for was soon promoted to alumni director. his editorship, 85 issues of Taylor education majors. Since this was the The Terhunes became acquainted with Magazine were produced. Cleveland's

first year the scholarship had earned Freese when they were students at Taylor, daughter, Marty (Cleveland '78) Songer, enough interest for an award, Freese and later they renewed contact through serves as director of alumni programs. expected the evening to include a the National Alumni Council. meeting over dinner with the scholar- In a letter to Taylor ship recipient, senior Sarah Krause. University, James Terhune As expected, Freese did meet shared his thoughts on Krause, and the two took their place at Freese and why her name the designated table. Seated with them was chosen for this intern- was a freshman, Kelli Yordy, who ship. "I have long appreci-

seemed to be sitting alone. "I was a little ated her skill as an adminis- concerned about her sitting by herself, trator and planner as well as

so I asked her what award she was her gift in sening as a warm receiving," Freese recalls. "She told me host in the alumni office," he

that it was an alumni internship. Well, I wrote. "That always meant knew about one internship named for so much to me as a returning

Alice Shippy, so I told Kelli, 'That's the alumnus... I believe she sym-

one in honor of Alice Shippy.' " But bolizes long-term commit- Freese was in for a big surprise: the ment to Taylor University." alumni internship Kelli was receiving In addition to their most that evening was named in honor of her! recent decision, the Terhunes The Betty Freese Student Alumni had previously established

Internship was established this year by internships in honor of two Betty Freese was surprised when she discovered, at the annual

Drs. James '62 and Frances (Woy '62) other individuals: Alice M. Scholarship Recognition Dinner in November, that a scholarship

Terhune, the couple's third such intern- Shippy (1904-90) and Wilbur had been established in her honor by James and Frances Terhune. ship. Each internship provides $750 for M. Cleveland (1924-85). First hiring one student each semester to tided the Alice M. Shippy Alumni Award For each of the three student

work closely with the office of alumni in 1983, the Terhunes revised the tide alumni internships, preference is given relations. The intern's job description to include "student alumni internship" to applicants who are dependents of reads like a calendar of special events: in 1996. Shippy served at Taylor from alumni. Applications for the internships

supports the alumni office for activities 1955 until shortly before her death in are due in the alumni office March 1 and events such as homecoming, senior 1990. Her association with the alumni and are awarded for the following buffet and program, alumni meetings, office extended over a period of 28 years. school year. Randy Dillinger '95 and student alumni education meet- ings—otherwise known as "freshman ringing," "sophomore mugging," "junior bagging" and "senior creaming." Sg! In addition, the intern helps with the day- £^gS Campaign Update to-day operations of the alumni office as well as working on other projects. As of November 1 7, 1997, the Freese first came to Taylor Univer- Taylor Tomorrow Campaign total stood at sity in 1955, when her late husband, Robert, enrolled as a student. After $32 million. At the end of this first year Robert graduated, he worked as an of the seven-year campaign, over 42 percent

admissions counselor while Betty worked of the $75 million goal has been reached. as a secretary to Dean Milo Rediger.

22 taylor! Winter 1998 " — WILLIAM TAYLOR FOUNDATION

Patience pays great rewards for the young at heart

is a wonderful occasion when a man neutral." Life was not bad by any means, son, Michael Alspaugh '78. Michael's It or woman receives the unexpected Nelle responded, "but surely there was son, Shawn, has been accepted as a blessing of a new friendship. A little more to life than what I was experienc- student to Taylor for next fall. He will over a year ago, Arthur x'34 and Nelle ing. But now I tell him, 'Gee whiz, can't represent the fourth generation of

(Leisman '43) Hodson found themselves we go back to neutral for a little bit?' Alspaughs to attend Taylor University. in that same scenario. Although they Art notes that it was never his intent to Art and Nelle are fond of sharing were long-time residents of Upland, they jump into high gear. "But you see," says their belief that together they can accom- had little contact with each other before Nelle, "Arthur introduced me to a whole plish more than they ever could indivi- last year. That they would connect in new world, the banking world; I had the dually. Nelle particularly enjoys being their golden years has come as a welcome education world and I've introduced him able to make decisions with Art for char- surprise and gives evidence, Nelle says, to many of my friends. We have many itable gifts which they contribute to of God's hand in their relationship. friends in common, and that is good. organizations such as White's Institute,

After Nelle 's first husband, James We share many pleasant experiences." a residential and educational community Alspaugh '39, passed away in 1983, she Many of these experiences revolve for troubled youth in Wabash, Indiana. was content to live as a single woman around life in Upland, where both Art Although he never had children, Art and was surely not out "beating bushes," and Nelle were born. During his school has come to think of White's residents as she says, to find a husband. Art's first years, Art wanted so badly to play basket- as the children he never had. In May wife, Mary, died in January, 1996. During ball, but his commitment to honoring 1997, White's Institute broke ground for this time Art was living in Fort Smith, his father and mother was a stronger a new community center which will be Arkansas, though he would often return desire, and he would return after school called the Hodson Campus Center. But to Indiana for business meetings. Follow- every day to work on the family farm. to Art and Nelle, the name on the build- ing one such meeting, some of Art's In 1945, Art's father, who was president ing is not as important as what the name friends asked how he was doing. of the Upland Bank for many years, gives evidence of—that someone cared

"I told them how devastated I was suffered a heart enough to contribute after my wife had died. I didn't have any- attack. Nine years to a worthy cause. body to eat out with; I didn't have anyone later, a second attack This evidence is to talk to," he says. One of these friends claimed his life. readily seen at Taylor asked Art to sit down and proceeded to Soon thereafter. Art LJniversity as well, as give him the names of three Christian decided to accept a the Hodson Dining women who were available. "One of job offer as the bank Commons bears the those names was Nelle 's," Art says. "And cashier. He excelled name and portrait

I said, 'Well, which one do you recom- in his work and was of Art and Mary mend?' And he said, 'Well, they're all promoted to execu- Hodson. Still active nice people, but I recommend Nelle.'" tive vice president as contributors to

"I got this call from friends," says and trust officer, Arthur x'34 and Nelle (Leisman '43) Hodson the university, Art

Nelle, "and they said, 'Arthur is in town then to president, and Nelle have both and we were just wondering if you would and eventually to chairman of the board, been eager to further Taylor's vision for have dinner with us.' Well, I hesitated a position he held until he retired in 1977. the future through a number of scholar- because I had already made plans, and Nelle's father, Rev. Edwin Leisman, ships they have established. In addition, after all, I was living in the northern part graduated from Taylor in 1925, and as the Hodsons have established three an- of the state. But I don't know, somehow Nelle says, "there was no question in his nuities and a unitrust with the William

I said yes. So much of what has happened mind; his children were going to Taylor." Taylor Foundation. to us we think has been ordained. It just It was in Upland that Nelle met her first Although the Hodsons have acquired couldn't be happenstance." "No way," husband, James Alspaugh. He was in the financial blessings over the years, they agrees Art. "People our age finding each military during World War II, and after have actively sought the Lord's will in other, with the same philosophy, back- the war the couple returned to Upland. stewardship of the resources He has ground, experience and love for the com- Although Upland was not Nelle's given. "Our underlying philosophy," munity and for each other (Nelle: "and first choice for a town in which to settle, Nelle shares, "is that what we leave in for God, and available")—is very unusual. she fell in love with the community and this life, we leave in the lives of other "Nelle told me before we got spent more than 30 years teaching home people." Through their gracious lives, married that for quite some time she economics in the local high school. She Art and Nelle Hodson have exhibited had felt like she was in neutral," Art taught the same subject at Taylor from that one truly is more blessed through continues. "She wanted to get out of 1958 to 1960. James and Nelle had one giving than receiving. Randy Dillinger '95

Winter 1 998 1 TAYLOR 23 .

Send tour alumni notes and photographs to limit i Marty (Cleveland '78) Songer in the alumni office. We will use photographs as space

3456, ext. 851 13, or send us email: gf/o te& [email protected].

1924 Miami Beach, FL. Their sons 1959 Sports Medicine Hall of are Dr. Russell, Jr. '68, in Eloise (Abbey) President Jay Kesler '58, Fame; 1994 he was David x'70, Rev. James '73, inducted into Fenstermacher passed Janie (Smith x) and William x'75. The Clarks the Missouri away on Aug 14 in Warren, Kesler, Sherry live at 7075 S 950 E, Upland, Sports Hall of IN. She lived in Upland from (Perkins) IN 46989. Fame. He & 1908-92. Preceding her in Gormanous, death were husband George Cleo (Murdock) wife Jonell (Willis '63) live '22 and sister Iris Abbey 1950 Purdy, and at 210 SE 591, '15. Survivors include Paul & Ruth Erdel will retire Janet Berst (I to r) Jay Kesler '58, Sherry Warrensburg, daughter Dorothy at the end of Dec 1 997 from recently (Perkins '59) Gormanous, MO 64093. (Fenstermacher x'47) their years of service as full- gathered and Janie (Smith x'59) Kesler and Villwock and son Robert time missionaries in Ecuador compared notes Cleo (Murdock '59) Purdy Fenstermacher '50. with World Partners. Their on their lifetime 1967

address is 1610 Charlotte St, careers. Janie Richard

1939 Mishawaka, IN 46545. • is a busy wife to our college Anderson was named

Rev. Donald Barnes died on Wes Robinson passed away president; Sherry is an Principal of the Year by the Indiana of Aug 5 in Muncie, IN. He had June 9 at the age of 71 assistant to the principal of a Assoc Student Councils. Richard, been a minister in the North Having seen battle in Europe private school in Winnetka, principal of East IN Methodist Conference for during World War II, Wes IL; Cleo is a kindergarten Noble HS, was many years. He was was a decorated veteran. He teacher in Irvine, CA; and surprised with the honor last

awarded a doctor of divinity received the Purple Heart, Janet is a computer analyst fall. He has been an edu- cator for yrs degree in 1969 from TU. among other honors, for his and programmer in Chicago, 30 and principal at 15 yrs. Surviving is wife Hope wartime service to the United IL. They agreed unanimously ENHSfor He & (Wiggins x'41) Barnes who States. He was one of only that they enjoy their career wife Peg live at 1108 Richard Rd, Kendallville, IN lives at 4809 W University six survivors of the Battle of choices and are thankful for 46755. Ave, Muncie, IN 47304. the Bulge from his 210- their Taylor education.

member unit of the 106th 1969

1942 Infantry Division. • Gene x 1963 Sheila (Solomon) Beers is a

& Janet (Norse x'47) contract worker in the circu- Jean (Wood) Lowe passed Dr. Tom Atcitty and Dr, Watkins celebrated their away on Aug 7. She is Wayne & Diane lation dept of 50th wedding anniversary on survived by her husband of (Whittle x'64) The Rochester '43, Aug 9. They reside at 250 Sentinel. She is 54 yrs, Wendell a son Hoover met in Apache Tr, and 1 grand- Gallup, New enjoying this Woodland Park, aspect of the daughter. Wendell Mexico, last 80863. newspaper resides at 17831 CO April for a great after Anthony Ave, time of Taylor business

(I to r) '63. working Country Club 1952 fellowship. • Tom Atcitty Don as a reporter and Hills, IL 60478. Jesse Howat Dr. Ronald Horst, Diane (Whittle x'64) and Wayne Hoover '63 page editor went to be with VanDam was elsewhere. She 1943 the Lord on April inducted into the resides at 110 Logan St, Russ & Trudy 24 following a Mid-America Athletic Trainers Argos, IN 46501. (Johnson) Clark Russell '43 and Trudy brief illness. He is Assoc. (MAATA) on March celebrated their (Johnson '43) Clark survived by wife 22. He is head athletic trainer 55th wedding Phyllis (Berry) at Central Missouri State 1976

anniversary on Sept 22. who resides at 524 lllini Dr, Univ. In 1988, "Doc" was Ed Gomez was appointed

They were married in 1942 in Carol Steam, IL 60188. inducted into the Missouri under-secretary of state, for

24 TAYLOR/ Winter 1998 sports, physical David & Donna speakers in the country. He Lee born June 25. Spencer fitness and Shaver are continues to serve as exec joins siblings Darcy (5) and recreation by serving with dir of Golden Clay Ministries. Heidi (3). Kevin is employed

Dominican Wycliffe Bible He and wife Randi live in as a systems analyst by

Republic Translators in LaMirada, CA. Their email is Amway Corp. The family

President Dr. Peru. Their [email protected]. •Tim lives at 4532 Chandler Dr,

Leonel Ed Gomez '76 is sworn address is c/o Hill was named vice presi- Hudsonville, Ml 49426. •

Fernandez. into office in the Dominican I.L.V, Apartado dent for marketing at Software Mark & Kim (Ramsland '83)

Gomez resides Republic. 52, Pucallpa, AG Americas where he will Mentzer have relocated to in Miami and is Peru, South be responsible for all North Missouri after Mark assumed guidance counselor at Miami America. Email American the position of National Sales

Jackson HS. At Taylor he is Yschool_Peb@ marketing and Mgr for Landau Boat Co. played under legendary sil.org. • Randal inside sales Landau manufactures coach Don J. Odle whom he & Nancy (Zeller organizations. aluminum boats distributed credits for being an inspira- x) Smith live at Previously he nationwide and into both tional role model for his 3110 Southwood was an exec at Canada and Mexico. The success. Ed's mailing Dr, Highland Iomega, a $1.2 couple & 4 sons live at address is 966 NE 153rd St, Village, TX billion manufac- 20701 Cole Rd, Lebanon, North Miami Beach, FL 75067. Their turer of com- MO 65536. • Mark Sumney

33162. • Vanda (Fickel) email address is puter storage is dir of the Institute of Niemi received her MD thesmiths® David Shaver '78 andfamih systems. Tim & Extended Learning at Taylor degree from The Ohio State hconamp.net. • wife Janet Ft Wayne. Previously he

Univ on June 9, 1995. She is Nancy (Grande) Graham is (Briggs) & family live in worked at Fort Wayne currently a resident in principal of Charlotte HS, Reston, VA. Newspapers, Zondervan neurology at Rush-Presbyte- Sarasota, FL. The 4-time Publishing House and rian-St. Luke's Med Center in Golden Apple Teacher 1981 Benson Music Group. He & wife Tracy have 3 children: Chicago. She & husband Nominee was named Lee Brian & Lorene (Muthiah '84) Jonathan and twins Emily Robert have a daughter County HS Teacher of the Coffey are the proud parents (6) and Caleb (22 mos.). Their Vanda Elisa, born Feb 26, Year in 1991 and was listed of Canaan Joseph born July 1996. The family lives at in Who's Who Among address is 6303 Brandonwood 9. Siblings are Jordan (7), Ave, American Teachers in 1 992. Ln, Ft Wayne, IN 46835-2534. 6628 N Maplewood Jesse (5), and Micah (2). Chicago, IL 60645. Email Brian is senior pastor at First 1983 Vanda at [email protected]. 1979 Baptist Church, Geneva, IL.

Brian Jones had a devo- Lorene is a stay-at-home Don & Kelly (Aho x'84)

1978 tional published in the Upper mom and is involved in Granitz have moved to Mary Ann (Williams) Room daily devotional in the church activities. The family Brazil for at least 3 yrs. Their

Randolph is minister of July/Aug 1997 edition. The lives at 625 Winnebago Tr, address is Rua Michigan,

- church life and assimilation subject of the article was his Batavia, IL 60510. • Jim & 719 Jarbim Quebec 86060- at the East Side Church of brother Trent, who has Kathy (Kuechenberg) 140, Londrina, Parana, God, Anderson, IN. She & Down's Syndrome. He Mozdren & their children Brazil. Children are husband Gary have 2 shared how Trent's love for Daniel (10) and Kelly (8) Courtland Lee (2), Devin (3) children, Brooke (16) and Christ has been an example announce the adoption of and Brittany (6). Their email

Daniel (13). The family to family, church and Grace Anne Han-Xi. Grace is [email protected]. resides in Alexandria, IN. • community. Brian was named was born June 2, 1995 in Dr. Barbara (Conway) the "1997 Wal-Mart Teacher Wuhan, China and was 1984 Schneider would love to of the Year" in his local area. placed in their arms October Mike & Pam Chupp are hear from classmates! Her As a result his school was 30, 1995. The Modzrens are missionaries with World email is MSchnei149@ granted $500 as part of the now in the process of Gospel Mission serving at aol.com. She is at home with award. He is teaching 3rd gr completing their 2nd adop- Tenwek Hospital in western daughters Carly (7) and at South Decatur Elem tion from China and hope to Kenya. Since June Mike has His is Kiersten (3). Husband School. address PO be bringing home their new been medical superintendent Westport, Michael is an architect. He is Box 6, IN 47283. little one (Sarah Faith) for the hospital (300-bed '98. on the board for Christian sometime in early The institution). Their children are family lives Living Resources and 1980 at 7N182 Barb Steven (4) and Melody (2).

Habitat for Humanity. He is Steve Chance has been Hill Dr, St Charles, IL 60175. He invites medical alumni to helping the church in a named a "Staley Distin- get in touch with them via building program. They live guished Scholar." This 1982 email at [email protected]. at 221 30 NE 13th PI, recognition places him Kevin & Deana Dayton are Mike would love to talk about Redmond, WA 98053. • among the top public the proud parents of Spencer how alumni can volunteer for

Winter 1998/ TAYLOR 25 2 weeks to several months at School. Clark is administra- Stone x was recently this famous home of Henry

a time at Tenwek, which is tor of the school, athletic honored at Fair Lane, the and Clara Ford. She was

geared to accommodate director and coaches Henry Ford Estate in also on staff at the Univ of

short-term medical students, basketball. Heidi is part-time Dearborn, Ml with a farewell Michigan-Dearborn. She left

residents and practicing elementary coordinator. She dinner. Edsel Ford II, there to become dir of doctors. • Jim & Susan has coached volleyball for 13 honorary chairman of the development and alumni (Young) Curry are the proud yrs. Their family resides at estate restoration, was relations for the Cranbrook parents of Jacob Andrew 585 Liegl Dr, Alanson, Ml present. Mayor Michael Academy of Art and the Art born Feb 15. They are also 49706. • Tim & Cynthia Guido of Dearborn attended Museum in Bloomfield, Ml. happy to welcome Abigail (Bassett) Moore joyfully and Beth is the

Nicole born Jan 18 in welcome Hannah Elizabeth presented daughter of Changsha, China. She born April 15. Brothers are Beth with Bill '48 &

officially joined the Curry Nathaniel (7) and Josiah (2). a plaque Helen Stone. family on Sept 12. Sister They live at 1501 N 150 E, designat-

Caitlinn is 4. Jim is a self- Albion, IN 46701. • Jeno & ing her as 1985 employed contractor and Sherri (Hewlett) Smith live "Honorary Brenda Baird Sue is staying at home with at Rua Dr Derli Monteiro, Citizen of married Brian the children. The family lives 410, Jd Planalto, 91225-150 Dearborn. Wesbury on

at Porto Alegre, Brazil. girls" 325 Maple Ave, RS, Beth had "Taylor gathher at the wedding June 21 . TU

Harleysville, PA 19438. Email They work with university been of Brenda (Baud '85) Wesbury. participants in them [email protected]. students trying to develop develop- the wedding • Clark & Heidi (Ison) Bible studies and disciple- ment officer for Fair Lane, were Kerri Dunkelberger, Hewitt continue to work at ship groups on state and raising more than $4 million Kelly (Baird '93) Syswerda, Harbor Light Christian private campuses. • Beth for restoration and repair of Lora (Muthiah '84) Helton,

Cancer survivors successful in McKinley climb

The crew assembled, performed others afflicted with the disease. Bob to recover the body of a climber who safety checks, and prepared for the and Mary Ellen were not sure whether had died on Mount Hunter. On the rugged weeks that lay ahead in their they could attain both their physical second flight, two bodies were sus- attempt to scale the tallest peak on the goal of reaching the summit and their pended from the helicopter. The bodies North American continent—Denali financial goal of raising SI 00,000. To of both the ranger and climber were (Mt. McKinley), rising above a veiled assist in the process, the couple formed gently lowered to the base camp,

shroud at 20,320 feet above sea level. a nonprofit organization, Cancer reminding us all that there was a real

Survivors on McKinley. But finally, the danger beyond the beauty and wonder

day had arrived, and the dream was of this place. Even so, we began our coming to fruition. ascent up the West Buttress of Denali.

"Our first team member to arrive "Every team member made the

in Alaska, on June 5, was Walter summit." Bob continues. "There were Murch." Bob shares. "We met the no injuries, everyone got along and the others in Anchorage before driving to weather was unbelievable—so perfect Talkeetna and meeting our guides on that "we were able to stay on the summit June 10. Our scheduled flight in single for about 45 minutes." Bob had reached engine ski-equipped planes to Kahiltna his personal goal as four cancer Glacier the following morning was sumvors held the flags of eight camps possible due to extremely cooperative for children. "I thank God that we were weather. We walked to the airstrip in able to reach our goal," Bob says.

The moment of celebration arrivesfor the successful climbers. Talkeetna with Denali in the distance. Bob and Mary Ellen hosted a final After we had said our goodbyes, we fundraiser toward their goal on October

More than two years of preparation were on our way; over two years of 18, in which they sought to auction off '8 had consumed the lives of Bob 1 and planning had finally come together. the equipment donated for the climb. Mary Ellen Summer as they sought to "The good weather that day Through this effort they were able to organize a team of cancer survivors to continued. Everyone was in great spirits surpass their financial goal of $100,000. summit the mountain. Their purpose: as we established our base camp, though Also on the team was Bob's brother, to raise funds for research and camps a sobering event unfolded as the Llama Tom Summer. Bob and Mary Ellen live for children suffering from cancer. A high altitude helicopter landed at the in Soldotna, Alaska, with their three

survivor himself, Bob was motivated to base camp. A ranger was suspended daughters: Jessica (10), Rebekah (9) and

do something that would bring hope to underneath from a 50 foot cable, trying Danika (7).

26 TAYLOR/ Winter 1998 Lisa (Walter '89) Baird, was the maid of honor. Jim's ministry dir for Miami YFC. program mgr at Deluxe Corp. David Baird '87, and Mark 2 sons, Justin (21) and Jarret She now lives at 5679 He & wife Adele (Heinrich

Syswerda '93. Brian is chief (17) were his best men. Jim Lakeview Dr, Perry, Ml x'89) have 2 daughters, economist at Griffin, Kubik, owns his own veterinary 48872. Her email is Emily (6) and Elisa (4). They

Stephens & Thompson practice and lone works for DiLaff1201 @ aol.com. • live in the Twin Cities area. •

(investment banking) in Kaman Sciences Corp as a Marine Capt Steve Newman Dave & Elizabeth (Dowden)

Chicago and Brenda is a vice test supervisor for the recently participated in Straley are proud to an- president at Fidelity Capital communication systems in training exercises while on a nounce the birth of Catherine

Markets. They live in Cheyenne Mtn/NORAD. Her 6-month deployment to the Anne on June 9. She was

Glenview, IL. • Michael & email is friedlyi-cos3@ Western Pacific and Indian welcomed home by Christo-

Cheri (Griesmeyer) Brady kaman.com. They were oceans with the 13th Marine pher (6), Allyson (4) and are the proud parents of married Mountain Man style, Expeditionary Unit. • Todd & Nicole (2). The Straleys

Karina Marie born Sept 25. circa 1850's, as Jim is very Susan (Miller) Raisch have reside at 8136 Quincy Ct, Ft

Brother Justin is 2. The involved in rendezvous, moved to 2356 Pembroke Ct, Wayne, IN 46835. • James family lives at 4301 Lamont muzzle loading, and black Mahwah, NJ 07430. Todd & Jodi (Williamson) Worth Dr, Kettering, OH 45429. • powder shooting. • Darrell remains golf course superin- are the proud parents of Mark & Judy Cornfield & Susan (Vinton) Stone tendent at The Ridgewood Ezekiel James born Aug 19. proudly welcome Jacob Earl joyfully announce the birth of Country Club and Susan has Sister Devin is 2. The family born Oct 27. They reside at Lauren Rose on Sept 8. started her own Creative lives at 163 Hedges St,

64 W 5th St, Corning, NY Siblings are Darrell III (8), Memories consulting Marietta, GA 30060.

14830. • Stephen & Chris- David (6) and Gregory (4). business. • Jeff Raymond tine (McDowell) Golden Darrell is a regional mgr with has been named sports 1988 joyfully announce the Standard & Poor's and information dir at Westmont Mark Brown was invited to adoption of John William. Susan enjoys staying at College in Santa Barbara, join the Moot Court Board at John was born on Oct 16, home with the children. Their CA. He had worked in the TU the Univ of Wisconsin Law

1996. John's adoption is the address is 4 Francine PI, athletic dept since 1 991 . Jeff School. In the spring result of many people's Millington, NJ 07946. • & wife Deborah live at 2070 competition he was voted as prayers, especially their Kimberly (Zehr) Wells has E Valley Rd, Montecito, CA giving the best oral argu- dir of the •After teaching art niece, 11-yr-old Amanda, been named exec 93108. ments. Mark is a 3rd yr law whose childlike faith and Corporate Alliance to End and Spanish in MN, Kristen student. He & wife Sonya Partner Violence. steadfastness in prayer led The CAEPV Thorn spent the last 5 yrs (Merrill '90) reside at 1023A State John miraculously to Chris & was founded by Farm serving with TEAM at an MK 5 Sunny Vale Ln, Madison, Steve. Christine left her Ins in May 1995, as an school in Venezuela, Wl 53713. •Michael & position as public info officer independent not-for-profit teaching art, piano, yearbook Kimberly Stephens Brown entity focusing on the preven- with the NY State Dept of and math. She's excited proudly announce the birth of tion of domestic violence. Taxation and Finance to about returning to Venezuela twin boys Aaron Stewart and become a full-time mom. The (after an extended furlough Jordan Cain on Aug 12. live at 1301 to deal with problem) Goldens Park 1986 a TMJ Brother Graham is 2. Michael is returning to Blvd, Troy, NY 12180. • Jon & Kenda Campbell are because she a is a land use planner and ministry with Paul & Allison Harris the proud parents of Kamryn new a church Kimberly is dir of counseling announce the birth of Olivia Jordyn born Oct 11. Brother planting team. Her main at Lord of Life Lutheran

Louise on March 1 1 . Paul is Ryan is 1. The family lives at responsibilities will be in the Church. The family resides at working on his PsyD and 6436 Midfield Dr, Ft Wayne, areas of music, evangelism 1014 S 2nd St, St Charles, IL Allison did research for the IN 46815. • Cheryl and teaching English. She 60174. • Nancy (Crum) Univ of Chicago. They have (Franklin) Davis and sons can be reached at Apdo 077, Fortenberry lives at 780 Barquisimeto, 3001 -A, moved for Paul's internship Jordan (9) and Tristen (6) Lara, Smalls Ferry Rd, Enon at Vanderbilt Univ. They look reside at 7160 N Layman Venezuela or email at Valley, PA 16120. • Darrel x forward to hearing from Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46250. 751 27. 1 1 1 [email protected]. 6 Daisy Groves joyfully Taylor friends! Cheryl has gone announce the birth of Abram

Their address is back to teaching 1987 Alexander on Oct 4. Their 2000 24th Ave S, now that the boys Dan & Kris (Leffingwell) family lives at 1213 E

Apt #18, Nashville, are in school full Chilcott joyfully announce Corrington, Peoria, IL 61603. IN 37212. •lone time. • Diane the birth of Elizabeth Ann on • Steve & Lisa (Stephan

Locker and Laffoon is dir of July 2. Brothers are '87) Halleen proudly

Jimmie Friedly ministry for Jonathon (6), Andrew (4), announce the birth of Jacob were married on Genesee Area and Trey (2). The family lives Steven on Aug 5. Their

June 1, 1996. YFC in Flint, Ml. at 419 W 350 N, Sharpsville, address is 686 Charter Hall Sharon (Locker lone (Locker '85) and For the past 6 yrs IN 46068. • Richard Frieder Dr, Palatine, IL 60067. • '83) Augsburger Jimmie Friedly she had been HS has taken a position as Doug & Anna (Huyett x)

Winter 1998/ TAYLOR 27 Kelley are the proud parents address is 6346 N Wayne Campus Crusade for Christ. Jenifer's sisters Kimberly of Caleb Isaac born July 15. #3, Chicago, IL 60660. Email They are doing evangelism Voskuil '93 and Gretchen

Siblings are Jeremy (5) and is [email protected]. • and discipleship with students Voskuil '97. The couple

Whitney (3). The Kelleys' Wally & Laura (Bernd '93) at Sydney Univ. Their address resides at 262-J Justicia PI,

new address is 3235 Campbell are foster parents is Unit 2, 105 Smith St, Honolulu, HA 96818.

Rathbun, Birch Run, Ml at Boys Hope boys home. Summer Hill, NSW 2130 48415. • Scott & Tammy They live at 823 Garfield PI, Australia. • Cara Meinert 1992

(King) Ooley joyfully wel- Evanston, IL 60201 . • Terry married John Langford on Jeff Bennett earned his 7. come Carissa Breanne born & Elaine (Thayer) Johnson June TU DDS in May is 3. the birth of Alison participants May 29. Brother Jordan announce were 1996 and is They live at 671 Springmill Kate on Nov 27, 1996. Marcy practicing

Dr, Mooresville, IN 46158. • Brother Taylor is 5. Terry is a Brenneman, Jill dentistry at Michael Truax lives at 103 2nd gr tchr and Elaine is Faber, Amy Dental Care, '00, Carriage View Dr, Wildwood, proud to be a stay-at-home Meinert and Inc. His is Their address is MO 63040. His email mom. 1536 Ivy Barnhart. John address is [email protected]. Shady Ln #106, Bedford, TX works at Liposome 1212 W Carter, 76021. • Brian & Marcia Manufacturing Co Kokomo, IN 1989 (Diller) Motter as a chemical Gabriel Aaron, son of 46901. • Jay & Wendy joyfully announce engineer and Cara, Kristi (Brown '92) and Aaron & Kristi (Carlson '90) the birth of Paul after teaching HS Aaron Gon~alez (Brown) Dellis proudly Everett on Aug 11. science for 3 yrs, is Gonzalez are welcomed They live at 105 now employed at IU Med the proud parents of Gabriel Stefan James Bowman Ct, Center as a research Aaron bom Jan 24. They

into their lives Englewood, OH technician in a reside in Cedar on Aug 14. He 45322. • Chris & pulmonary Falls, IA, where Heather (Miller) lab. Their was born in Stefan James is the adopted Aaron adminis- '89 White and son address is Romania on son ofJar and 1 1 endy trates Agape Teddy have 6873 Walnut Dec 28, 1993. (Carlson '90) Dellis. moved Christian School

They live at to 4 Little Oak Ct, Bend Rd, and Kristi works 6833 James Ave S, Richfield, O'Fallon, MO 63366. Indianapolis, part-time as a

MN 55423. Email is jaydellis® IN 46254. • family practice msn.com. • Jay Hubbard 1991 Debbie Miller physician asst. Cara Meinert '91 and received his MBA from IU in John & Susan Hein proudly and Adrian John • Peter & May. He & wife Kelly moved announce the birth of John Chan were Langford Jamie (Costas

back to Wheaton, IL where David Hein, Jr. on July 29. married in '91) Carlson

they will temporarily reside John continues with the legal Dec 1996. Adrian teaches announce the birth of

until their new home is dept at Brotherhood Mutual 4th gr and Debbie tutors Gabrielle Grace on Feb 8.

from intl completed in West Chicago. Ins. Their address is 1 1 09 students the The couple is serving as Jay is marketing mgr for Tour Lynn Ave, Ft Wayne, IN schools. She also volunteers missionaries among the Edge Golf, a custom-fit, golf 46805. • Susanne with Young Life. Their refugees in Athens, Greece.

club manufacturer. Believe it (Peterson) Kelly is a fran- address is Blk 480 Jurong They've made a 2-yr commit-

or not, he gets paid to play chised jazzercise instructor. West St 41 , #05-308, ment, and are open to being

golf! Kelly works for a She is also serving a 2-yr Singapore 640480. • Todd & career missionaries there as computer consulting firm. • term on the governing board Dara (Stickel) Syswerda are the Lord leads. They are with

Steven & Deb (Smith) of The Music and Drama Co. thrilled to be back at Taylor! Intl Teams. Email address is

O'Keefe are the proud In their spare time, Susanne Todd is serving as a prof in [email protected]. parents of Victoria Rose born & husband Ed keep busy the music dept this yr. Their They would love to hear from April 30. Gabriel is 2. They acting, singing and dancing address is 500 you! • Paul

reside at 2717 Longwood Ct, in local theater productions. W Reade Ave, Lugauer's

Ft Wayne, IN 46845. Their well-loved pets include Upland, IN address is PO Pembroke Welsh Corgis 46989. • Box 8841, 1990 Lady Boxcar and her son Jenifer Voskuil Keystone, CO

Jacki Belile is dir of promo- Skipper. The Kellys live at 25 married Capt 80435. Email is tion and program develop- Judy Dr, Londonderry, NH Eric Sones on plugauer® ment at The Institute for 03053-2919. • Daniel & June 21 in a usa.net. • Mike World Spirituality, an organi- AnnJanette (Cuper) military wed- McGee married

zation dedicated to interfaith McCorkle are serving a 2-yr ding in Ft Myer, Tricia Rau in

cooperation on solving local term as missionaries in VA. TU partici- Jenifer (Voskuil '91) and Greenwood, IN

and global problems. Her Sydney, Australia, with pants were Capt. Eric Sones on May 10. Ken

28 MKiOfl/ Winter 1998 @

Crabb x was in the wedding. were married on June 7. married exchange for companies that

Mike works for American Loren is a senior accoun- Tim do business overseas.

United Life. The couple lives tant at Brown & Shieltz Saalfrank Previously he was in the at 157-K Love Ave, Indiana- and Amy is exec dir of on Aug 17, army, mainly in Germany as polis, IN 46142. • In Aug, House of His Creation, 1996 in part of Operation Joint Sarah Powell a ministry Wheaton, Endeavor supporting the completed an serving IL. TU forces in Bosnia. His address

MS at Mankato pregnant participants is 3941 N Pine Grove Ave,

State Univ in and Anne (Eli/son '94) and were Chicago, IL 60613. • Jason experiential ed. parenting Tim Saalfrank Jennifer Mucher is media specialist

She is adven- teenagers. West, and sports info dir at ture coordinator The couple's Margo Horsey, Nicole Houghton College. His at Wolf Moun- address is 201 (Aschliman) Schrock, Julie address is 7464 Centerville tain Conference Church St, Shinabery, Kate Robertson, RdApt2, Houghton, NY

Assoc in Grass Landisville, PA Chad Beck x, and Kevin 14744. Email isjmucher® Valley, CA. Her 17538. • Ivan & Diller '93. They reside at houghton.edu. • Jeff address is Siang-Ju Lee 821 3 Bridgeway Cir Apt 2B, Ramsdale has moved to 223

16555 Jericho live at 21 -E Ft Wayne, IN 4681 6. Tim E Jackson #21 , Muncie, IN

Rd, Grass Ivan '93 and Siang-Ju Lee Mandalay Ville, teaches middle school and 47305. His email isjtr®

Valley, CA Mandalay Rd, Anne is a medical social ontario.com. • Brent &

95946. Email is sarahep® Singapore 308208. • Marci worker. • Joel & Julianna AnneElise (Larsen) Rudin leo.net. • Jennifer Price is Sloat married Mark Reschke (Gurley '95) Fletcher are have moved to 8829 Castle asst women's basketball on July 26 in Portland, OR. living at 3 Lindburgh Dr, Hill Dr NE, Rockford, Ml

coach at San Diego State TU participants were Amy Waynesboro, VA 22980. Joel 49341 . Brent is asst dir of

Univ. Previously she worked (Ireton x) Rose, Jene is working as the asst con- admissions at Cornerstone at North Carolina State as an (Shuler) troller at College. AnnElise is the asst for their women's team. Tutton, Neuman social worker at Heritage Her address is 5666 Amaya Stacie USA, Ltd. Healthcare Centre. • Jackie

Dr#198, La Mesa, CA Shopp, Neuman is Sevier married Kurt Magnus

91942. Her email is jeprice Kevin Sloat an aluminum on June 28 in Columbia City, @ mail.sdsu.edu. • After 4 '90, and packaging IN. TU participants were yrs teaching middle school Beth manufactur- Chris (DePlanty '95) social studies at Roosevelt Parker- ing branch Westrum, Scott Westrum Intl School in Lima, Peru, Sloat '91. of Neuman '96, Jennie Haluksa '97, Doug Woodward is com- Marci Taylorfriends celebrate with Mark and Austria. and Kari Nelson x'95. The puter coordinator at the teaches 5th Marci (Sloat '93j Reschke. Julianna just couple now lives at #204, American Community School gr and Mark resigned her 335 Saddleback Rd, in Amman, Jordan. His works at Tektronix. Come position as an admin asst Edmonton, Alberta, Canada address is ACS c/o US visit them in the beautiful due to the upcoming birth of T6J 4M5. Email is kmagnus®

Embassy, Amman, Jordan. Northwest anytime. They their first child! • Stephen gpu.srv.ualberta.ca. • Jeff &

would love to hear from you! Gah is out of the army and is Kristin (Colwell x'93) Shupe

1993 Email at edward® working in AMD as an analyst are the proud parents of

Tim Cheung is an animator pop.integrityonline.com. programmer. His address is Colwell Samuel born Aug 25. for Pacific Data Images in Their address is 10986 SW 24-A Jalan Pari Burong, The family lives at 75 Tigard, Palo Alto, CA. He is working Durham, OR 97223. Singapore Atterbury Blvd on Ants, a full-length com- • David & Anne Chamberlin 488691. Email #303, Hudson, puter animation from have moved to 1 61 1 A N Van is Stephen.gah OH 44236. • DreamWorks and PDI, and Dorn St, Alexandria, VA amd.com. • Heather has completed his second 22304. David is an assoc in Juliana Higgins Snowden short animated film. • Tad & the media practice at lives at 1101 married John Nicole (Davis) Diffin have 2 Burson-Marsteller. Email is Broadridge Ln, Patrick [email protected]. children, Virginia (3) and St Peters, MO Timmons on

William (2). Nicole loves 63376. Email is June 14. being a mother and watching 1994 pedagogue9@ Heather is her children grow and Jeff Dillon is working on an aol.com. • Heather (Snowden '94) and working on a change all the time. Their MBA at Vanderbilt Univ. He & Nelson John Patrick Timmons master's address is PO Box 835, wife Cynthia live at 1410 25th Kefauver is degree in

Dublin, PA 18917. • Amy Ave S Apt 904, Nashville, TN employed by Reusch Intl, secondary special ed, Heck and Loren Benner 37212. • Anne Elifson which does foreign currency behavioral/emotional disor-

Winter 1998 /TAYLOR 29 ders and John is teaching as an extension student of Peter & Diana will be starting

and working on a master's Trinity Intl Univ. They live at (Molloy) Van seminary

degree in music ed. The 1036 Blossom Dr, Akron, OH Der Noord classes in Jan.

couple resides at 2894 44319. joyfully an- Rose is admin Shelly Ln, Aurora, IL 60504. nounce the asst for 3 • Karen Stafford married 1995 birth of Harrison ministers at First Chris Thornton '95 on June Joyce Dotson and Jeffery Paul born April Baptist Church 15, 1996 in Chambersburg, David Lopes were married 28. Pete is the Harrison Paul, son of Peter in Franklin. They '95 Diana (Molloy '95) PA. TU on Feb 15 in chief financial and love having participants Parma, OH. officer for Van Der .\oord company and were Brianna They reside at America are just off the (Thompson) 91-889 Holdings Corp and Diana is a highway as you travel to Wasson, Eric Puamaeole Apt stay-at-home mom. The Florida! • Rachel Jarvis Tower '96, 8C, Ewa family lives at 928 16th St W, and Steve Wood were and Jim Beach, HA Bradenton, FL 34205. • Spiegel 96706. • Mark Sara (Brown) Waddel position in the (faculty Goddard is a accepted a member). The software career planning dept for couple lives at engineer for Mid Plains Community 212 NOak Third Planet College. She also spent 2 Park Ave Publishing. His weeks in Bugulma, Dotson '95 and Lopes last #1DD, Oak Joyce Jeffery address is Tatarstan summer Park, IL 18800 Lina St ministering in the Russian '97 60302. Email is Apt 703, Dallas, TX 75287. community. She & Rachel (Jarvis '96) and Steve Wood arejoined by their wedding party. christhornton @ hotmail.com. Email is mgoddard® husband Jerry live at • Amy Stewart graduated cyberramp.net. • Kristin 1906 Birchwood Rd, with an MA in counseling Kroehler has moved to 315 North Platte, NE 69101. married on Aug 16. TU from Asbury Theol Sem in Lake Ave Apt 2B, Henderson- participants were Angie May. is working at She ville, NC 28739. She is a 1996 (Sagers) Rowley, Dawn Moody Bible Institute as a licensed funeral dir and dir of Joseph Batluck, Jr. lives at Mcllvain, John Bastian '98, counselor. She would love to aftercare and public relations 2421 N Bell Ave #201, Jon Baker '98, and Mark

connect with anyone in the for Thos Shepherd & Son Denton, TX 76201. Email is Adams '97. Their address is area or stopping through! funeral directors. • Krista u_braendel@ Her address is 38 W Schrader and Jim Pope '96 venus.twu.edu. • _ Harrison #2, were married Becky Delzer

Oak Park, IL on July 5. married Andy 60304. Email is Nicole Peterson '95 on

arstewar® Swihart, Sept 21 in moody.edu. • Leanne Puis, Valparaiso, IN. TU Brianna Hollie participants were

Thompson (Shearer) Ben Delzer x,

married Andrew Parker, Matt Jodi (Simons) indy Peterson '95 & Becky Delzer '96 with TL'friends Wasson on Aug Moulton, Mulder, Alissa 31, 1996 in Allison Peterson, Elizabeth 12531 Portland Ave #410, Akron, OH. TU (Horsey '94) (Dalton) Jefferson, Traci Burnsville, MN 55337. • participants Cochran, Tiberi, Mike Styer '95, and Katherine Ledingham were Brianna (Thompson '94) and Chris Holtman Mike Falder '94. The married Jamie Cassandra Andrew Wasson '96, Matt Petersons reside Johnson on June (Thompson Wallace '96, in Nashville, TN. 29, 1996. TU '91) Coggburn, Karen Ben Waymouth '96, and • Todd & Rose participants were (Stafford) Thornton, and Marty Beasley '93 partici- (Cross '94) Carrie Abert and Robin (Niedermeyer) pated in the wedding. The Horton live at Jenny (Cooper

Holland. Andrew works for couple's address is 1426 S 513 Brentwood '94) Ridner. the Akron Brass Co as a Raber Rd, Columbia City, IN Oaks Dr, Katherine mechanical engineer. 46725. • Nathan & Amy Nashville, TN teaches at

Brianna is an intern at The (Torode) Smith live at 610 37211. Todd is Harbor Light

Chapel in the college Arcadia Ter #106, Sunny- part-time youth Christian School.

ministry dept while she vale, CA 94086. Email is dir at a church in katherine Ledingham '96 They reside at

finishes her MA in Religion [email protected]. • Nolensville. He and Jamie Johnson 619 Elizabeth St,

30 TAYLOR I Winter 1998 —

Petoskey, Ml 49770. • Elan working at Eli Lilly as a World Financial Center in parents Becky McPhearson

Rajamani is working on an systems analyst. Jenni is a NYC as a financial analyst in x'90 and Paul McPhearson

MDiv program at Columbia 2nd gr tchr in Danville, IN. the health care division of the x'74, as well as Keren

Intl Univ. Wife Rani is in the The couple resides at 7134 public finance McPhearson MA TEFL (teaching English Tappan Dr, Indianapolis, IN dept. His '99, Travis as a foreign language) 46268. Email is address is 143 Vanest '94, program. Their address is [email protected]. 89th St, Jason Giger 7103 Frost Ave #34, Colum- Brooklyn, NY x'97, Rob bia, SC 29203. Email is 1997 11209. • Rottet '96, and '97. [email protected]. • Aimee Black is a 1st yr med Curtis Josh Fahl Jonah Smith teaches student at IU School of Med Brunsting The couple's biology in the ecology and (Bloomington). Her address lives at 4179 address is 272 evolution dept and is working is 612 Knightridge RdApt Meander Bend Livingston Ave, on a PhD at Rutgers Univ. 8D, Bloomington, IN 47401. Apt. 3D, New Brunswick,

Timon '97 and Lynn .1 hl'lu hi »« His address is 75 Livingston Email is [email protected]. Indianapolis, NJ 08901.

Ave Apt 2L, New Brunswick, • Mike Brown is employed IN 46268. His Timon is a PhD NJ 08901. Email is with Merrill Lynch at The email is CWBrunsting® student in ecology and [email protected] juno.com. • Chris Francis teaches general biology at • Jenni VonEschen is dir of youth ministries for Rutgers Univ. Lynn is a and Rob Wiley were First Presbyterian (USA) of graphic designer for Transac- married on May 25, Rapid City, SD. His address tions Publishers. Email is

1996 in Rockford, Ml. is 1402 38th St Apt 2, Rapid [email protected]. •

TU participants were City, SD 57702. Email is Amy Pearson lives at 1743 Cory Beck, David [email protected]. • P. BN Wells St, Ft Wayne, IN

Ritchie, Jim Vining, Timon McPhearson and 46808. Her email is Eric Tower, Amy Lock, Lynn Ellen Wiseman were [email protected]. Alicia Hekman, Jody married at his home in She'd love to hear from

Wiley '98, and Steve Taylorfriends gather to celebrate the marriage Upland, IN on May31.TU classmates and friends from

Hawkins '97. Rob is of Rob '96 andJenni (VonEschen '96) Wiley. participants were the groom's Taylor!

Alumnus seeks to encourage men through counsel

When Kenyon Christian Knapp '92 to AFA's full-time staff. For the next four entered Taylor as a freshman in days the group participates in lectures, 1988, he intended to pursue a degree in personal journaling and group counsel- computer science. In the years that ing sessions. followed, however, he discovered he had Knapp's passion for his work is a love for counseling. He dreams of a evident. "I can say with confidence that day when he will have his own counsel- hundreds of men have already been ing center with a team of co-workers. helped by the ministry," he says. "I have Knapp's dreams may yet come seen marriages restored where divorce true, but for now God has led him to be papers were already filed and delivered. a key player in a pioneering ministry of I've seen grown men cry because, for the American Family Association's the first time in their lives, they were (AFA) Outreach Division, which was experiencing true friendship, forgiveness created in 1993 as a ministry to men. and acceptance." Kenyon Knapp is a counselor with the American Family

Through AFA Outreach, Knapp's Knapp would have likely pursued a Association in Tupelo, Mississippi. activities include organizing and different course in life had it not been coordinating men's and couples' for the psychology class he took as a kids. At that point, I knew I wanted to workshops, writing for the Division's Taylor sophomore which grabbed his go into counseling." Encourager newsletter, and traveling to interest. Through that class, he knew he Knapp pursued graduate studies at conferences as a representative of AFA. had found his niche. Following his Georgia State University while simulta- A typical men's workshop begins on Taylor education, Knapp signed on as a neously earning a diploma in Christian a Wednesday evening when 1 2 to 16 social worker at a Christian orphanage counseling from Psychological Studies participants arrive in Tupelo, Missis- in North Carolina for two years. "It was Institute. In January 1997, he began his sippi, home to the ministry. The a rewarding experience," he recalls. "I Ph.D. studies at the University of workshop staff members include see God's hand in it now. I did a lot of Mississippi. Randall Murphree, editor of professionals and counselors in addition unofficial counseling every day with the American Family Association Journal

Winter 1998 1 TAYLOR 31 ea& v

Iris Abbey ' 1 5 entered Taylor University as a freshman in 1911. There were no paved roads on campus; Sickler Hall was not yet a landmark; fields and farms covered the area that now boasts the Nussbaum Science Center, Wengatz Hall, and the Zondervan Library. For the past several years, Iris had often been referred to as Taylor's oldest living alum. On May

14, however, she passed away after 104 years of life on this earth.

Miss Abbey, as she was affectionately known, was born September 7, 1892, one year before Taylor University moved to Upland. She lived most of her life in the same house,

located at 126 West Wright Avenue. Hers was a family rich in the

Taylor tradition. Her father, Merritt O. Abbey, was head of the

school's maintenance department. He supervised, among other

projects, the construction of Swallow Robin Hall. Iris' aunt, Sadie

Miller '10, taught piano at Taylor from 1910 to 1948. Sister Eloise

'24 married George Fenstermacher '22, who taught German and

violin at Taylor and was dean of men from 1935 to 1944.

Iris lived during extraordinary times in world history. She lived

during the administrations of 1 9 U. S. presidents beginning with

Benjamin Harrison; in her lifetime the U S. experienced the

Spanish-American War, the First and Second World Wars, the

conflicts in Korea and Vietnam and the war with Iraq; she saw the

rise and fall of the Soviet Union, and the building and tearing

down of the Berlin Wall. "I think the time I have lived has been the

most interesting time for the nation," she said in an article appear-

ing in Taylor Magazine (spring 1992). "There were so many inven-

tions, so many changes." She remembers the turn of the century

("People made such a fuss about it"), and her first car ride—all of a quarter mile in length

("We never made it to the top of the hill").

Miss Abbey was a courageous woman with an independent spirit. She pursued an education at a time when women were not especially encouraged to do so. "My mother was so proud of me when I finished high school," she once said. "In those days, that wasn't so popular." Iris was the first Taylor student to give a piano recital in the newly-constructed

Helena Memorial Music Hall, in 1912 (the photograph on the right was taken following that recital). Having never married, she devoted her life to teaching until her retirement in 1965. With fond memories, we dedicate this issue in memory of Iris Abbey. n

Come home to Morris Hall one last time

Jbrmer and current Jltorris Jlallresidents, oe sure to set aside i/ie weekendofJlCay 29-30, 1998.

JJon 't miss tnis opportunity to snare goodtimes witn old friends on tnis very specialweekend.

\you will 6e among thefirst to tour the new z^amuel jKorris 3ia.ll as

well as one ofine last to visityour own former residence nail Sefore its

dismantling, S/i/usi would '/ oe the same without uou here to nelp us

usher in a new era in the Samuel Jltorris legacu. L/or more details

please caff^oyce Woodat 1 (S00) 882-3456, exi. 5117.

Morris Hall Reunion May 29-30, 1998

\your J resence is J\eauested ;x 5 a time, to rem/hfce (page 21)