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« «/ 7" ith the launching of our sesquicentennial celebration, Eden if one accepts the premise that this is a created world. % iL / Taylor is the first of the 92 colleges in the Coalition for For those who believe there is a Creator who has revealed ! Christian Colleges and Universities to commemorate a himself in human history through his Son, the idea of education 150th anniversary. Interestingly, many institutions founded in the without serious attention given to God's creative and redemptive first half of the 19th Century began with mission statements very process is unthinkable. The integration of faith and learning is a similar to that of Taylor. For a variety of reasons, Taylor is celebrat- cornerstone of Christian education. At Taylor the struggle to maining 150 years with evangelical. Christian commitment intact. Many tain integrity in our intellectual life and fidelity to Christ in our faith ask me questions, "What will insure this stance into the 21st Cen- and practice is under constant evaluation. tury ? How about a bicentennial that has never been done before?" "Is The central question for Taylor in the next 50 years, if we plan to it possible to continue as evangelical in today's climate and still be maintain this historic distinctive, is "Can we resist secular pressure respected in the academy? It's never been done for 200 years to conform to the prevailing norms and definitions that modernity before." dictates as the marks of true academic quality?" This will not be an These are certainly the key questions. easy task. Institutions like Notre Dame, Yeshiva, and our sister

Many former church-initiated colleges that still survive are proud evangelical institutions will be challenged by changing societal of the fact that they have extricated themselves from the constraints norms as they are reflected in accrediting agencies, professional of church control or Christian presuppositions. Most would argue associations and government regulations. that to use the word Christian or Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Historically Taylor has stood on the foundation that "all truth is

Jewish, Muslim as in "Christian" college or Catholic college is by God's truth." This has allowed us to confidently explore all truth definition a disqualifying adjective to quality education. They see claims with the confidence that when all of the evidence is finally sectarian education as indoctrination and only to the degree that explored we will have magnified our idea of God and will have education escapes these qualifying adjectives and becomes secular escaped the errors of obscurantism. When the evidence is not is it truly education. Most would view their pilgrimage from the convincing or even when it seems contradictory, we can hold church to independence as liberating and the door that has led them suspended judgments and resist closure on arguments with the to be truly respectable as institutions of higher education. Most confidence that in the end truth is always friendly to faith. For this would argue that to be "Christian" limits academic freedom and reason at certain times we will seem to be resisting partisans from stifles the free exchange of ideas and the exploration of truth. We within or without the faith community who seek to draw conclusions would not argue that their choices have been wrong for them. We prematurely. are colleagues together in the great diversity that is the strength of higher education in America. However, in our case for whatever While together we sign a statement of faith we continue to reason, we have not felt these pressures to be intolerable. Perhaps listen to those who challenge us as to our presuppositions it is because of our interdenominational stance and the fact that we and patiently sort through their arguments with the do not receive monies from a denomination. confidence that if they prove to be right we have not lost our faith, but

In secular institutions presuppositions like, 'There is a God who simply refined it. Dr. Rediger, my theological and intellectual men- created the world," 'The Bible is the trustworthy word of God," tor, used to say, "Don't make God say things he didn't say, nor make

"Jesus Christ is the Son of God come in the flesh," are not necessarily science say things it doesn't say." rejected; however, they are relegated to the world of faith, folklore, In the midst of what some have called "culture wars" Taylor must superstition, or historic myth because they cannot be empirically not shoot at everything that moves, nor make every skirmish into a demonstrated by independent, scientific evidence. This is not nec- major battle. We must not see all who disagree with us or who are essarily a hostile stance; it simply separates faith and reason into unconvinced in matters of faith and conduct as enemies. "Come let mutually exclusive categories. us reason together," is the spirit of Christian education at Taylor and

has served us well for a century and a half. If we are engaged in war, The Rice Bell Tower stands boldly in the center of the Upland it is more like the battle that the sun has with a morning fog, not a campus. The twin towers symbolizing faith and learning join prelude to Armageddon.

to form one integrated reality. It is a visible symbol of I'm convinced that as we move toward the year 2046, Taylor can Taylor's historic mission. Faith and reason are not viewed as sepa- continue to mature, refine our understandings, increase our quality, rate and mutually exclusive, but are seen as a description of the pursue excellence, insist on academic rigor and deepen our faith. nature of the world and of truth in a world created by God. We will need to be alert without being "trigger happy," committed In a pluralistic society, diversity is a value to be protected and without being belligerent, faithful without fear, cultivate critical treasured. Certainly in an ever more secular culture and during a minds, not critical spirits, and most of all, believe that God is by very period of history where we desire to protect the rights of all minori- definition beyond destruction by human arrogance. He is our for- ties, the evangelical Christian minority must not be lost from the tress—we are not His. The character of Taylor University on our tapestry. The thread of evangelical presence, though always a bicentennial will be determined by our fidelity to these, our historic minority voice in world history, goes back to the Great Commission. guiding principles. They are our legacy. It could be argued that it weaves its way back through Abraham to —Jay Kesler, president . TABLE OF CONTENTS

Volume 88, No. 2 Iavlce )R Contact us at: Editor,

Taylor, 500 W. Reads Ave., Upland, Ind. 46989; via

telephone. 1 (800) TU-23456, ext. 85197: via fax. (317)

998-4910: or via Internet, [email protected].

In His Steps Perhaps no one with so humble beginnings ever brought so little in his pocket but so much in his heart. —President Jay Kesler on Samuel Morris

The Molding of a Legend / Artist/Sculptor Kenneth Ryden gives form to his interpretation of the Samuel Morris story. A Taylor student got him started.

'sJtjer Randsdl 12 Just visiting, p. 4 Honor to whom honor Is due, p. 22 Mentor, teacher, research scientist, fiiend. The late Dr.

Walter C. Randall embodied the Taylor spirit !

' ...... 3 ; rU 1 Out of the Overflow 1^1^mB reservoir both 'i Good teaching flows from a of knowledge, broad and deep. The effort to support faculty in their !^>^™A.***1:4 professional growth is a deliberate one.

The Honor Due Their Name n — V^J National Alumni Association honorees span the globe ^^'l^BF^x'^H and the generations.

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On Campus. Taylor Family.... H^^^ ^^^HSwi TUFW Alunuii Notes.... wB^Y/'/i 1^ Research scientist Dr. Walter Randall left his mark on campus, p. 12

TaylorUniversity (317)998-2751 President: Dr. Jay Kesler'58 Provost: Dr Daryl Yost

Taylor: A Magazine for Taylor University Alumni and Friends (ISSN 1073-4376) IS published quarterly by Office of University Relations, 500 W Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989, Dr Charles R daggers '69, vice president Taylor

Editor, designer: Doug Marlow '81 Assistant editor, University photographer: Jim Garringer Alumni notes editor: Marty Songet 78 Student assistant editor: Randy Dillinger '95 Regular contributing authors: Jay Kesler '58, Wesley Robinson '50 Contributing writers this issue: David Ballast '95, Stephen Bed! '65, Jesse Carleton '96, Thomas Eden, David Euler '73, Herb Harjes '95, Dviiight Jessup, Charles Webber, Jr. '69

Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome. Opinions expressed in Taytorarethose of the authors, not necessarily Taylor University, Please mail address corrections to Office of Alumni Relations, Taylor University, 500 W. Reade Ave,. Upland, IN 46989, (317) 998-5115, Forging ahead, p. 8 Where learning never ends, p. 19

Winter 1 996 / TAYLOR I IN BRIEF

This experience is open selectively to aca- earned doctorate degrees, financial aid, and demically qualified students before or follow- tuition.

ing their senior year in high school. Students Taylor has earned mention in the U.S. may earn up to six credit hours which may News & World Report annual survey eight

then be placed in escrow at Taylor or trans- times in the last nine years. ferred to other accepting institutions. For additional infomiation, contact the Campus mourns loss of Bob Freese alumni office at 1-800-882-3456, Professor Emeri- ext. 85115. tus Robert Freese,

66, Upland, Ind., died

1 50 Years Ago Today... on September 16,

Jill Briscoe The WilUani Taylor Founda- 1995, following a tion solicits donations of books, strenuous bout with And the greatest of these... other printed materials, objects cancer. A member of In one of her few college appearances, d'arte, and other artifacts pub- the graduating class noted author and conference speaker Jill lished or created in 1846 for its of 1960, Freese

Briscoe returned to campus to serve as fea- collection. The special project is joined the education tured lecturer for the fall Spiritual Renewal sparked by the University's ses- department in 1971

Week. Following on the heels of last spring's quicentennial observance, says and served his alma renewal/revival experience, she emphasized Nelson Rediger, associate execu- mater as associate the importance of keeping one's relationship tive director. The first donation professor for over 21 with God vital, hi the evening sessions she received by the Foundation is a years before his re- addressed keepiong love real, using as her copy of the 1846 hymnal of the tirement in 1992. text I Corinthians 13. Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. During his tenure, he

Arnold Lewis, class of 1942, of helped to change the

Register now! Elk Grove, Calif., donated the face of the education For the 18th consecutive year, the alumni small leatherbound book to the department, intro- relations office is sponsoring tuition-fi-ee sum- start the Foundation's special col- ducing new courses mer experiences for children and dependents lection. For more information and promoting the of Taylor University alumni. Qualified chil- contact the Foundation at 1-800- student teaching dren and dependents may attend a five-week 882-3456, ext. 85239. practicum to a semes- summer session on the Upland campus tu- ter-long experience. Robert Freese ition free. In addition to the academic credit Among America's Best! "Bob Freese was es- earned, program participants will live on cam- Taylor University has again received two pecially effective as a counselor and encour- pus and participate in all activities available to prestigious honors. The John Templeton ager of students," says George Haines, former regular Taylor students. Foundation honored the school as one of the director of teacher education. He is survived nation's top Character Building Institutions, by his wife Betty, retired alumni director,

Exclusive Rankings while U.S. News & World Report]istsTay\or in their son Robert Jr., and extended family.

its annual guide, "America's Best Colleges." Memorials may be made to Taylor University

Taylor joined 123 other institutions on the for the Robert J. Freese Scholarship Fund. Templeton Honor Roll for Character Build- ing Colleges. Schools determined by the foun- Her First 103 Years

dation to be "dedicated to the development of Representing class of 1915, Miss Iris Ab- America's the morally-sound individual and commu- bey was on hand this fall to enjoy her 80th nity" are annually recognized. Homecoming and The 1995 U.S. News & World Report sur- the kick-offof the ses- COLLEGES vey "America's Best Colleges" ranks Taylor quicentennial cel- /'/'"' (ii'iini/ '^/lu't/c sixth in the midwest region of liberal arts ebration for a univer-

The Finest » If Business and colleges, an improvement of one spot from sity that is a mere 46 Teaching: Engineering: W^i— j to L the 1994 survey. A first-time poll in America's years older than she. Wliere to fc|h*^*'^yfi The 50 Top Find It flu [^Mi Programs Best Colleges also ranks Taylor fourth best Bom September 7,

college in the midwest in teniis of teaching 1892, Miss Abbey is

excellence. Criteria used in the selection pro- the oldest living

cess included faculty-to-student ratio, student graduate represent- r retention rates, percentage of faculty with Iris Abbey at 103 ing so early a class.

Winter 1996 / TAYLOR IN BRIEF

In memoriam: Professor Dan During 55 years of unflagging missionary Homecoming Hostel

Yutzy service to the church, Bishop William Taylor As any Taylor alumnus or friend can tell Profes- ministered on five continents and traversed a you, there's a spirit on Taylor's campus that

sor Emeri- quarter of a million miles. separates it from any other place on earth. tus Dr. We truly have been blessed these past 150

Daniel Nothing Artificial About Success years with outstanding students, faculty, staff, Yutzy, 66, Taylor University was recently awarded a and benefactors, and many changes have wasldlledin matching grant of $62, 589 by the occurred on campus

an automo- National Science Foundation lately... the renova-

bile acci- (nsf) to be used for implementation of Sickler Hall, dent on Sep- tion of parallel tool processing. the addition of the

tember 14, The grant proposal, "Integrating Rupp Communica- 1995. For Parallel Processing as a Tool tion Arts Center, and nearly 18 Throughout the Undergraduate the Samuel Morris years, Yutzy Computer Science Curriculum" statues. But despite served as was written by associate profes- the changes, despite

professor of sor of computing and system sci- the years, a unique

sociology, ences William Toll, with assis- and special spirit re- department tance by feUow faculty members mains a constant chair, and a Drs. Hank Voss and Timothy here on campus. Daniel Yutzy mentor to Diller '62. It may have been both faculty and students. "He was an elder Grant monies will purchase several years since statesman among us," recalls Bible professor two major systems and related you have visited cam- Dr. Robert Pitts. "[He] had the great gift of software which will combine pus—maybe even being able to teach people at all levels and the Taylor's strong academic pro- since your gradua- unique ability to reach people where they gram in artificial intelligence with tion. You may find the Homecoming hug were." Yutzy is remembered as an outstand- a growing academic program in campus to be delight- ing and enthusiastic lecturer, possessing natu- computer graphics. The parallel processing fully different, yet comfortingly "homey." With ral leadership abilities, pastoral experience, emphasis allows Taylor not only to further that in mind, I would like to invite you to the and a broad understanding of his field. He is enhance its existing efforts, but also to serve Homecominng Hostel—a new Taylor tradi- survived by his wife, Martha, sons Daniel '81 as a model on a national level of what can be tion initiated by the William Taylor Founda- and Philip '82, and daughters Cheryl '87 and accomplished in a small undergraduate lib- tion. This hostel is an opportunity for long-

Sandra x '85, and their extended family. Me- eral arts college. time friends to return to the places and situa-

morials may be made to Taylor University for Institutions receiving ,\'sf equipment tions in which their friendships began. It is the Sociology Scholarship Fund, Upland. grants must raise matching funds for equip- yet another way Taylor has of supporting its ment purchase and maintenance; thus Tay- mission of providing Christian education and

Walking with William Taylor lor was responsible for raising approximately fellowship. No matter who you are, it is a

The spirit of pioneering Meth- $75,000 in additional fantastic way for you to come "home" to odist missionary Bishop William Taylor to find again that wonderful feeling

Taylor rests on his namesake. which you first experienced here years ago.

This year, his walking stick is Editor Sought Join us on July 8-12, 1996, along with

here, as well. The historic arti- After seven years' your classmembers and friends. Three classes

fact is on loan from a church in service as university will feature past and present Taylor faculty.

San Diego, Calif., for the dura- editor, Doug Marlow There will be plenty of fi^ee time for you to tion of the University's sesqui- wiD leave his position enjoy the beauty of the campus and do some centennial observance. as editor ofthis maga- "catching up." Along with tuition and materi-

The walking stick made its zine, effective June als, special seminars, meals, and housing will

first public appearance on cam- 30, 1996. Candidates be included in the $275 fee. To register,

pus this past fall during the aca- interested in this po- please contact Ken Smith, the director of the

demic convocation. It will be used sition may contact Foundation at 1-800-882-3456, ext. 85239.

throughoutthe 150th anniversary Dr. Charles Jaggers, Come home to Taylor and help us cel-

year in official University func- vice president for uni- ebrate our 150 years of blessings. I look tions as a mace, a traditional sym- versity relations, at forward to seeing you! bol of leadership and presiden- Student Body President Heather 1-800-882-3456, or by JayKesler

tial authority. Shimko carries Taylor's staff fax, 317-998-4910. President

Winter 1996 /TAYLOR 3 —

In his STEPS

ByDougMarlow'81

Perhaps no one with so humble beginnings ever brought so little in his pocket but so much in his heart. —President Jay Kesler on Samuel Morris

e dreamed what seemed an impos-

- sible dream for a young man of West Africa's Kru tribe. He would further his education in the United

States then return to Liberia to serve his people. The fact that he had limited financial re-

sources mattered little; he served a resourceful God. With the help of Methodist mission- aries, he arrived in America to begin his college education. Eventually, he arrived on the campus of Taylor University three months ago.

4 TAYLOR /Winter 1996 TzeWeiOng,Sin^porei ^jUtlie sculpture ofSamuel Morris Heeding the Call -miedSharing the Word. j

Winter 1 996 / TAYLOR 5 Top: Dr. Francis Kateh chats with Thomas Schmitz, whose father is memorialized by the Morris sculptures and park. Above: Jamey Schmitz '88 joins the procession to the outdoor dedication ceremonies.

Meet Francis Kateh, MD. His story bears some surpris- Bearing the walking stick of University eponym Bishop ing similarities to that of Samuel Morris, a fact not lost on William Taylor, Student Body President Heather Shimko the crowd gathered last Homecoming for the dedication of '96 leads the procession to the dedication site. the Samuel Morris Sesquicentennial Sculpture. In fact, curiosity about his fellow tribesman was what prompted Kateh first leamed about Morris from 1990 graduate Kateh's day-long visit to Upland on Friday, October 6. From Krista (Kellum '90) Ott. He met her in 1989 at a United a front row seat he watched the unveiling of three bronze Methodist summer camp. Her Taylor University shirt sculptures representing the life of Morris. sported a map of Africa with an arrow pointing to his home The unveiling marked the official launch of the year- country of Liberia. He asked her about the significance of long observance of the University's 150th anniversary. The the map. She told Kateh about Morris and later sent a copy occasion was celebrated with a special service chapel and of his biography. dedication ceremony. Kateh was interested in visiting the University, but The statues and surrounding park area serve as a me- busied himself instead with getting through medical school. morial to the late Richard H. Schmitz. Funds for the project He graduated on August 28 and returned to Liberia at the were donated by his wife Martha, their children, and their close of October. Four days before the dedication cer- families. emony. Rev. Joseph Wagner, class of '60, telephoned to say The statues, fashioned by artist-sculptor Ken Ryden, statues honoring Samuel Morris would be dedicated that Anderson, Ind., honor the Spirit-led life and witness of weekend. Kateh decided now was the time to see the Morris, named Kaboo when he was bom the son of a Km school. When he called for directions he said, "By the grace chieftain. They represent his encounter with the existence of God, I'll be there." And he was. of a loving God, his subsequent obedience in fleeing his Kateh arrived in time to attend the Homecoming chapel captors, and stirring example as a student at Taylor Univer- service during which President Jay Kesler spoke about the sity in the early 1890s, then located in Fort Wayne. significance of Morris' life. Following the service, intema-

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tional students bearing the flags of their respective coun- After the ceremony, a crowd of people gathered around tries led the congregation in a processional to the dedica- Kateh, wanting to shake hands with a man who's unex- tion site. pected appearance at the ceremony had a more-than-coin-

There, students played a major role in the ceremonies. cidence feel. Kateh himself was already on an emotional

"In large measure, that was because Samuel Morris was a high. "Knowing there was someone from my tribe who student and because the idea for the statues originated with came to this country and made a difference in the lives of so

Jamey Schmitz while he was a junior at Taylor University," many people—I decided that whatever it takes. I need to says Dr. Charles Jaggers, vice president for university come here and share with these people to whom he meant relations. so much.

Dressed in their country's traditional garb, interna- "I never felt so happy in my life as to stand here today. tional students were called upon to do the actual unveiling It means so much to me." of the sculptures and to read various scriptures. The pas- A few weeks after his visit to campus, Kateh returned to sages were read both in English and Kiswahili. his native Liberia to begin an internship in the capital city Closing the service were the residents of Samuel Morris of Monrovia.

Hall. Two hundred-plus male voicesjoined in singing "Spirit After a year, he hopes to return to Indiana to do his of God, Descend Upon My Heart." The words of the first residency in surgery. "I hope to be at Methodist Hospital in and last verses seemed especially apt as a memorial to a Indianapolis," he says. 'That's what man known for his openness to the Spirit's leading: I'd like. "My dream was always to become The residents of Samuel Morris Spirit of God, descend upon my heart: a doctor, go back and serve my people. Hall lend their voices to the

Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move: Now that I know Samuel Morris ceremony's final hymn, "Spirit of

Stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art. wanted to become a doctor, there's God, Descend Upon My Heart.

And make me love thee as I ought to love. nothing in the world I'd rather do." 6

Teach me to love thee as thine angels love,

One holy passion filling all my frame: The baptism of the heaven-decended Dove:

My heart an altar, and thy love the flame.

Right: Youth for Christ Presi- dent Emeritus Dr. Samuel Wolgemuth '38 chats with Dr. Francis Kateh. Below: Dr. Richard Parker leads the closing hymn. 8 TAYLOR / Winter 1996 Left: Foundry assistants flee the acrid smell of smol- dering metal and foundry sand after the casting of the

final portion of the third Samuel Morris sculpture.

the Bedecked in protective gear, artist- sculptor Ken Ryden gives a last- minute orientation to Jamey and Martha Schmitz before the final Molding casting session. of a legend

By Doug Marlow '81

Artist/Scupltor Ken Ryden gives form to his interpretation of the Samuel Morris story. A Taylor student got him started.

White hot, the molten bronze streams from the crucible into the prepared mold.

The final section of the third sculpture

is cast. Artist Ken Ryden affords him-

self a long sigh. Lxjoking on, Martha Schmitz and son Jamey, class of '88,

smile in satisfaction.

Minutes later Ryden uses a sledge hammer and chisel to break away the foundry mold from the still-steaming bust of Samuel Morris. The relative

speed of this final casting belies the years of preparation that have pre-

ceded it. Six years have passed since Ryden began work on the project, eight

since its initial conception by Jamey Schmitz.

Ken Ryden serves as artist-in-

residence and full professor of art at Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana.

Winter 1996 /TAYLOR 9 The Moment of Truth Heeding the Call

The final project consists of three bronze figures that he is calling us. Tliat could be Heeding the Call. There are

represent the power of the Holy Spirit as evidenced in the times when we are telling others about our experiences in

life of Taylor student Samuel Morris (sidebar, page 11). the Christian life. Then we would be identifying with Shar-

The Moment of Truth figure depicts the young African at ing the Word. I don't see it as necessarily sequential: first

a moment near death when he sees a you do this, then that. I think throughout our lives we go light in the heavens and hears a voice back and forth. We don't move in a direct line forward telling him to flee from his captors. motion: sometimes we go two steps backward for every **The sculptures Heeding the Call represents Morris' step forward." are universal flight through the jungle and his un- For over 100 years people around the world have taken swerving commitment to follow God's inspiration from the story of the Spirit-led African youth. symbols that apply leading; Sharing the Word, his Chris- While a student at Taylor, Jamey Schmitz was not immune tian witness while a student at Taylor to its effect. So touched was he by the story, in fact, that he to each of our University. approached President Jay Kesler with the idea of erecting

Ryden is quick to point out that a statue to commemorate Morris' life. Jamey admits that at lives." Morris' story has wide application. "I'm the time it sounded a littie far-fetched. However, he was hoping students will see these narra- convinced the idea was of God. And he was committed to

tive figures as universal syinbols that seeing it through. With the help of his family, he did so.

apply to their own lives. There are times when we take God This fall Jamey, his mother, and other members of the for granted and something happens to remind us of his Schmitz family were on hand to dedicate the three figures

power, of his love and magnificence that might put us back and surrounding park area in memory of husband and

to this Moment of Truth. There are other times when we father Richard H. Schmitz. Speaking for the family at the rededicate our lives to serving him in whatever way we feel ceremony, Martha said, "We pray this memorial park will

10 TAYLOR ' Winter 1996 — —

Angel in Ebony SamuelMorris faith: simple, pure, powerful. ^ Chiseled on his tombstone are few but powerful words: "Famous Christian mystic; Apostle of simple faith;

Exponent of the Spirit-filled life." According to the stone's inscription Samuel Morris was born in western Africa in 1873. He died 20 years later in Fort Wayne, Indiana. That so young a man, so far from home, so unlearned in the ways of the world should have so powerful, so far-reaching, and so enduring an impact stands as wonderful tribute to the simple purity of his faith in God. Biographer Lindley Baldwin, class of 1898, records the story in Samuel Morris, published by Bethany House. Facing certain death following his capture by a rival tribe, the young Kru man was mi- raculously freed when a light appeared and a voice impelled him to flee into the jungle. He SAMUEL MORR!? obeyed and made his escape, hiding by day and led at night S.'.TIVK. 0'- IVK'-'T by the mysterious light. He was converted to Christ by a Meth- odist missionary, a Taylor graduate, and baptized under FORT WAV: the name Samuel Morris. Eventually, he was able to work passage on a ship bound for New York and went on to Taylor University, then in Fort Wayne. Samuel's effect on the Sharing the Word school, students and faculty be a blessing to everyone who passes through. May alike, was electric. Indeed, he they find a place of solitude to commune with the Holy touched off a season of reli- Spirit with whom Sammy Morris was so enlightened and gious revival in the city. He to find peace in their daily walk, a place of comfort, a place modeled a simple trusting faith to pray, and a place to share with one another the good news that captivated those about Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne of Jesus Christ." him. People came from miles

Says Jamey, "I think as the story is told to oncoming around to see Samuel and hear him talk His life seemed to generations, it will effect many, many for years to come." demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit. Through his intimate involvement with the project, Unfortunately, he took sick in January of 1893 with an illness

Ryden is one whose life has already been profoundly from which he never recovered. He died on May 12 of that year, affected. "The story of Samuel's life deeply touched my own but his influence lives on. Word of his story and donations life, and my faith in God has been strengthened," he says. received in his name enabled the University to weather an "My goal as artist has been to create a sculptural composi- immediate financial storm. In this way he is credited with pre- tion that communicates the far-reaching faith and service serving the institution. implications of the life of Samuel Morris in a way that But there's more. Samuel Morris' biography has been trans- motivates viewers to see God's leading in their own lives lated into several languages; a movie of his life enjoyed wade- to create a symbol of a God-centered life, with tangible spread distribution. And his legacy to Taylor is lived out in the aspects of God's love and guidance. I hope as this piece is school's continued commitment to Christ-centered education viewed in the years to come in some small way it achieves and in those men and women who prepare themselves for lives of these goals." service in Christ's kingdom. His most enduring epitaph is the one Perhaps Samuel Morris himself would ask no more of chiseled on the living hearts of those who follow in his steps. dm those who would be cast in the same mold. _

Winter 1 996 / TAYLOR 11 I

12 TAYLOR /Winter 1996 I Lighting the Way

The thrill of discovery was a beacon light to the late Dr. Walter C. Randall, member of the class of '38. A world-renowned research physiologist, 25 years the chair of his department at the Stritch School of Medicine, president of the American Physiological Association, he was scholar, mentor, teacher, friend. We pause to pay tribute to one whose life evidenced his commitment to research, and who before his death in 1993 assured that he would pass on this torch to future generations of scientists.

By Randy Dillinger '95

On a small farm in Eastern Pennsylva- universe. It was this enthusiasm for discovery which he nia, a young man worked hard in his modeled to his students and co-workers. Randall spent his father's dairy business to help the fam- career exploring the physiology of the heart and was a

ily make ends meet during the Great proponent for the use of laboratory animals for research. Depression. Though the business While Randall enjoyed much acclaim in the latter years would fail during these difficult times, the youth learned of his life, his was a humble upbringing. Born on the lessons of character which later served him well as he premises of his father's dairy business in 1916, he spent took his place in the scientific community an eminent his early years working with his father and enjoying the scientist known the world over for his contributions to simple, rural life of Eastern Pennsylvania. Through the physiological research—research intimately related to local Methodist pastor's encouragement Randall came to his faith in God. Though Walter Clark Randall no longer Taylor in 1934. At Taylor, he worked as a lab assistant to labors in the laboratories of the institutions he so faithfully help pay his bills. Further study led him to Purdue Univer- served, his influence and memory continues to challenge sity where he was offered a teaching assistantship in others. Countless others. physiology and received his doctorate in 1942. Later, In honor of his 75th birthday in 1991, a representative Randall accepted a fellowship for post-doctoral studies sampling of Randall's colleagues and former students under Carl J. Wiggers at Western Reserve University. expressed in writing their appreciation for his influence During one of Randall's summer breaks from graduate on their lives. The fruit of their effort is a collection of school he became reacquainted with a young lady he letters of appreciation for Randall. Throughout the encom- knew from his Taylor days, Gwen Niebel '40. The two ium, certain recurring themes are expressed. Among worked at the same camp in Michigan, and during this these are the infectious enthusiasm with which he in- time a lasting romance began. After Walter completed his jected his students, his unquenching devotion to God and degree the two were wed on August 1, 1943. to the worldview which governed his discoveries, the Walter then accepted a position as senior instructor in quiet self-confidence he maintained, and his ability to physiology at St. Louis University from 1944-46, and as concurrently serve as a father-figure, mentor, and instruc- associate professor until 1954, when he accepted the call tor to his students. to Loyola University of Chicago's Stritch School of Medi- Randall exhibited the "old school" values of hard work, cine, where he served as professor of physiology and chair integrity, and reliability and expected nothing less from of the department, a responsibility he held for 25 years. He his students. One particular student recalls a first encoun- continued to serve as an active member of the department ter with Randall in which the professor told the fresh until his retirement from Loyola in 1987. medical student that he expected 18 hours a day devoted Randall's ties to his alma mater remained strong to physiology. The other six were to be his own. throughout his life. The University named him Alumnus Randall's love for research was driven by a simple goal: of the Year in 1963, in 1988 awarded him the prestigious to discover something new about God's blueprint for the Legion of Honor, and in 1991, an honorary doctorate. He served on the alumni council from 1968-1971. He was Following his retirement from Chicago's Loyola elected a member of the Board of Trustees in 1971. He

University, Dr. Walter Randall '38 worked with Taylor served as a full member until 1987, when he was received

University students lil

Winter 1 996 / TAYLOR 13 served as president of the American Physiological Society dollars for the endowment, but his death prevented him

from 1982-83. His was an impressive record of experience from seeing it to fruition. The endowment, however, and one certainly deserving of a restful retirement. But he continues to fund Randall's dream for Taylor. refused to give up his quest of searching out yet undiscov- August 30, 1992 was a sad day for the Randall family, as ered truths. In 1987, he returned to Taylor where he well as the entire Taylor community, as Gwen passed

accepted the position of research professor. He brought away. Walter followed her in death less than a year later. with him a five-year National Institute of Health (nih) Just before he died on August 20, 1993, he rose from his grant for $500,000. These funds made possible research bed and spoke words of encouragement to his family. work during the summers. Taylor has received coveted Members of the Randall family pay tribute to Gwen's NIH grants ever since. and Walter's character. After the birth of their son Craig, "nih grants are difficult to come by," says Dr. Tim bom with Downs Syndrome, the Randalls grew closer as Burkholder'63, professor of biology. "Many large schools a family. They also organized other families together to

have been turned down." form the Northwest Suburban Aid for the Retarded in During his hospitalizations, Walt remarked at how his Chicago.

work had benefitted even himself: he served on the nih David Randall '67 worked alongside his dad in the

studies which made possible the development of the first laboratory when he was in high school and college and

intensive care wards; and when his cardiologist used a caught the love of physiology and now serves at the Swan-Ganz catheter, Walt remembered that he served on University of Kentucky department of physiology and

the committee which funded the research of that technol- biophysics. Doug Randall still lives in Upland and works

ogy. "It was money well spent," he was quoted as saying by as agroundsman at Taylor. Daughter Marilyn ('69) Ander- the American Journal of Physiology. While he was in the son has two sons who both currently attend Taylor: Evan hospital, Randall often met with students, demonstrating '96 and Darin '98.

that his love for science and teaching would not be lost by While Walter Randall is not alive to see his continued illness or old age. influence, he did live to see his and Gewn's name honored Years of hard work have resulted in an impressive at Taylor University with the dedication of the Randall

research program at Taylor which some former students, Environmental Studies Center in the fall of 1992. The

now enrolled in graduate programs, say exceeds the center stands as a tribute to a man who spent his life in quality of education in medical school. Current students faithfulness to God, his family and his colleagues and

are now able to benefit from an endowment which Randall students. His influence is felt around the world and at the

established in order to ensure the vitality of research at two institutions he called home: Loyola University of

Taylor. It was Randall's intention to raise one million Chicago, and his alma mater, Taylor University.

An Opportunity to Gain

Dr. Walter Randall saw his research efforts as "an opportunity to gain some

small insight into the workings of God's divine creation." He shared his infec-

tious love of learning with all those with whom he had contact, including me.

By David E. Euler, PhD 73

My introduction to Walter Randall under Dr. Randall's mentorship. As a premed chemistry

came when I was a sophomore at Tay- major, I was in the process of interviewing at various lor in 1970. As a guest speaker at a medical schools when Dr. Randall invited a group of Natural Science Seminar, Dr. Randall Taylor seniors to Loyola to explore the possibility of presented some of his latest research graduate training in physiology. On a very cold day in

data on the way in which the nervous January, I watched as one of Dr. Randall's graduate stu- system alters the rate and location of the group of cells that dents sutured 10 miniature force gauges onto the beating

act as the pacemaker of the heart. heart of an experimental animal. It was at that point that I

Although at the time I had some difficulty compre- decided that a career in physiology might be more satisfy-

hending the subject matter, I never dreamed that I would ing than a career in medicine.

eventually be pursuing a similar avenue of investigation Based on what I observed during that field trip, I

14 TAYLOR / Winter 1 996 applied to the graduate program in physiology at Loyola and began my studies in the summer of 1973. Although graduate students were free to select any faculty member in the physiology department as their mentor, I chose Dr.

Randall as my dissertation advisor early during my first year of training.

Dr. Randall exuded an enthusiasm for laboratory research that infected all of the graduate students and postdoctoral fellows that worked in his laboratory. In- deed, he served as a role model for the entire physiology department at Loyola and inspired everyone to put forth his best effort. Dr. Randall had a distinct philosophy of graduate education. Rather than directing the research activities of his graduate students, he encouraged us to find our own way and to solve our own problems. Dissertation research projects were never assigned; each student was required A to come up with his own original idea. Although he wanted Dr. Walter Randall's first love was laboratory research. us to be independent. Dr. Randall was always there to He developed a reputation among graduate students advise or lend a helping hand when we needed it. Despite for leading them to this same love by his example. a staggering number of academic and administrative responsibilities. Dr. Randall's office door was always open.

He wanted his students to experience firsthand the thrill apply. As his graduate students left Loyola to pursue their of discovery in the laboratory even if it meant repeating own professional goals. Dr. Randall no longer treated some experiments that had already been published by them as former students. He welcomed them with open other scientists. To obtain a Ph.D. degree under his anus into the academic world as friends and colleagues. tutelage was to achieve a level of independence that many He also opened the doors of opportunity for them with his students did not achieve until the completion of their extensive network of professional contacts. postdoctoral training. In fact. Dr. Randall insisted that his As Walter retired from Loyola and moved to Upland in name be excluded from manuscripts that his students 1987, the undergraduate biology students at Taylor be- published based on their dissertation research. came his new graduate students. With a small laboratory In addition to excellence in the laboratory, Dr. Randall at Taylor and some of his equipment from Loyola, Walter was also a gifted teacher. He made certain that all of his was able to continue the outstanding research he had graduate students learned the anatomy of the cardiac done in the past. Taylor students began to present the nerves and how these nerves altered the function of the results of this research at local and national scientific heart. He insisted that his graduate students have a broad meetings. Many of these projects led to major publica- understanding of organ system physiology and that they tions in leading scientific journals. Walter was also instru- be able to convey that understanding to first year medical mental in helping the Taylor biology department obtain a students. I believe one of the most important aspects of my grant from the National Institute of Health to defray some graduate training were sessions in which we would review of the costs of laboratory supplies and student stipends. our own research results, as well as current papers in Despite his absence, Taylor students and faculty continue cardiovascular literature. The electricity at these sessions to pursue basic research on the neural control of heart. was so intense that they would often last for hours. I consider myself privileged'to have been able to main-

There is a old axiom in higher education that says, tain a close personal and professional relationship with "Once a graduate student, always a graduate student." Walter Randall from the time of my completed graduate With Dr. Randall as a mentor, this axiom never seemed to training in 1979 to his untimely death in the summer of 1993. In addition to his scientific and academic achieve-

ments, I will remember Walter for his generosity, humility

For this photograph, David Euler and spirituality. I once asked Walter if he felt it was '73 brought two texts written by his important for his research to be recognized and accepted

mentor Walter Randall. Director of by other scientists. Walter replied, "I am grateful that God the cardiology research laboratory has given me the opportunity to gain some small insight at Loyola University of Chicago, into the workings of His divine creation."

Euler's research interests include Although Walter Randall is gone, he will never be

cardiac electrophysiology and forgotten. The research that he initiated at Taylor ,as well arrhythmias and coronary circula- as at other laboratories across the country, continues. tion. He chairs Taylor's institutional Furthermore, his memory will continue to serve as a

committee on animal care and use, source of inspiration for all of his former students and

a role Randall requested he fill. colleagues.

Winten 996 / TAYLOR 15 , My Mentor's Mantle

Interactions with Dr. Walter Randall had a tendency to be life-changing. His

enthusiasm and dedication to scientific research were contagious. He

poured his heart and soul into countless individuals, of which I am but one.

By Charles L. Webber, Jr., PhD '69

^.J Five pens danced rhythniically on the "morphed" into fascination as Dr. Randall took great care electronic polygraph! in the medical in describing the purpose of the experimental work. He in

4^ physiology laboratory one winter af- effect said, 'The life of this dog is contributing crucial

ternoon. Wires and probes attached to information on mammalian cardiac physiology that will the heart of an anesthetized turtle on have potential benefit to a more accurate understanding of the laboratoiy bench were responsible human cardiovascular function."

for imparting "life" to those automatic scribes. A seemingly Dr. Randall had a significant influence in my decision to

endless strip of chart paper marched through that marvel- study physiology. I commenced my graduate work in Dr.

ous machine as meaningful squiggles (or so we were to Randall's department. I remember the stimulating words

learn) continuously flowed out the ends of hollow, quill- which, in my opinion, really made him tick. Paraphrasing

like, aluminum tubes. him, "How humbled I am to stand before my polygraph and "Stimulate the heart.. .NOW!" came the command from to realize that God has just chosen me to see this new a laboratory partner. A weak electrical charge was passed physiological event." And with revelation comes responsi- into the ventricular muscle. Obediently, the heart jumped bility which Dr. Randall translated into more than 500

in response. The gold timing pen vibrated, recording the professional publications in his long career as a physiolo-

action. I stood amazed at the unexpected antics of this gist. His discoveries were not hoarded, but disseminated in foreign beating heart, so openly (and sacredly) expressed writing worldwide.

right before my naive eyes. Why now were the new beats I have many fond recollections of Dr. Randall as one the of different strength? Why was the rhythm so different and most energetic and enthusiastic professors in the cardio-

disturbed? Had we banned the turtle? No, but this was a vascular sciences. I can still picture him roaming the

new experience, an amazing thrill. I was studying life itself lecture-hall aisles, microphone in hand, explaining the in a way that no science textbook could capture. details of the innervation of the heart by the autonomic

That was more than 25 years ago when I was a student nervous system. The class of 150 medical and graduate

in the laboratories of Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch students was as respectful asit was large. He would quip,

School of Medicine. I know the exact date because I still "Fifty percent of what we are teaching you in physiology is

have in hand all my treasured laboratory notebooks. Glanc- probably not true, but we don't know which 50 percent!" I Turtles are ing at those pages today not only immortalizes that single interpreted this as a not-so-subtle Randall push for the need the among turtle (whose heart still "beats" on those graying records) for more research. When medical students complained laboratory but reminds me again of my former professor of cardiovas- their experimental results in the laboratory were not match- subjects still cular physiology, Walter C. Randall, professor and chairing those anticipated by the textbook. Dr. Randall would providing new man of the department of physiology. Walt's name is reply, "Remember, the dog is always right!" This was insights into synonymous with the teaching laboratory and practical another reminder of the importance of research which can the complex learning. Much more than academic physiology was to be often lead to unexpected, but potentially important discov- functioning of learned from this scholar, role model, eries. He who has eyes to see, let him see. the heart ^*s>^0^ and Christian man. This philosophical attitude also carried over to graduate My first brush students who were constantiy warned of the problem of

^^ ^\^^v;'5>.-. • with real (beyond- reading too much and experimenting too little. So what if A,:V' ^ the-textbook) we in training rediscovered principles established by oth-

physiology was ers. We still received a personalized taste of the thrill of duringmysenioryear discovery that would, with scientific maturing, eventually

at Taylor University. A blossom into true new contributions to the field. How right course field trip took me to Dr. Randall was on this point to which many professional ^/ Dr. Randall's physiological scientists around the world today gladly testify.

laboratories, where for the first Through Dr. Randall's influence, the physiology gradu-

time I saw firsthand a live-animal ate students all became familiar with American Physiologi- *S^-'^^^ • expenment in progress. I was at first cal Society . We went to national meetings together, learned

quite taken aback. But the initial shock how to present scientific papers before critical audiences. and met prominent professionals from around the country. frequent use of this interest-

It was not unusual for Dr. Randall to freely share his new ing and complex word in the ideas at these meetings. So open was he that some profes- scriptures. Depending upon

sionals were shocked that he might be relinquishing infor- the scriptural context, it was mation for which others might claim credit. But Dr. Randall obvious that "heart" referred was brimming with so many ideas, he was rather pleased if to more than a physical "blood someone thought one or two of his notions might be worth pump." Indeed, Walt had sur- pursuing. Then at least one evening in some distant city vived a couple of heart opera- was devoted to a departmental dinner together which gave tions himself, but his love for all Loyolans a strong sense of belonging. Christmas cel- laboratory work never ebrations were special, too, as Walt and Gwen would invite seemed to diminish. the entire department to their home for a catered dinner. In the late 1980's Walt fill-

Always caring for his faculty, staff and technicians, Dr. filled a dream by returning to Randall led by encouragement and enthusiasm. His God- Taylor to work with the un- given humility allowed him to avoid problems of egoism dergraduate students on cam- and jealousy, serious irritants in any society of people. pus. There he labored until After graduation and two happy years in West Germany, his death in 1993, invigorat-

I returned to join the Loyola faculty as a new and young ing younger generations of assistant professor of physiology. I was no longer a student students in the life sciences of Dr. Randall, but rather, professionally speaking, his and launching some of them peer. As a respiratory physiologist, I was given the respon- into successful careers in the sibility of co-teaching the respiratory block to medical sciences. Given his spiritual students alongside Dr. Randall. As enthusiastic as ever, he attitude, this labor was sim- was eager for me to become adjusted to my new academic ply his logical Christian ser- responsibilities. I could not have asked for or anticipated a vice, a work which the scrip- better pairing. Dr. Randall's link with respiration stems tures promise will not be for- back to his very first research paper, which appeared in the gotten by our faithful Lord.

AmericanJournal ofPhysiology m 1939, only one year after I thank the Lord that I had

Walt had graduated from Taylor University. It was to the privilege of helping orga-

Taylor, his alma mater, that Walt remained dedicated all nize Walt's memorial service In the Taylor laboratory. Dr. Walter Randall the remaining days of his life. It would be difficult to at Loyola. Many were com- monitors the electronic polygraph. Dr. Tim compute the number of hours, dollars and prayers he forted by the meaningful Burkholder '63 joins students at the table. contributed to the school over the years. words of six fiiends who eu- Walt was a man of deep Christian faith in Jesus the logized Walt as scientist,

Christ and was commited to his local Methodist church. He chairman, mentor, "clinician" father and man of faith. was respected for his high moral stand and equity in So Walt has moved on from here. His picture hangs dealing with people. During the 1980s after a long and hard prominently on the wall of our departmental conference week of researching and teaching, Walt and I would find room alongside his successors. Looking up from my desk, ourselves again paired, these times for Bible study and I view a photograph of Walt surrounded by the "old-time" prayer in his small office. What an honor it was for me to sit physiology faculty from Loyola on occasion of his 75th under this eminent physiologist and discuss spiritual is- birthday celebration. I also have a photograph of the paint- sues just as easily as physiological mechanisms. Since Walt ing ofWalt and Gwen which hangs in the foyer of the Taylor was a world-renowned cardiovascular physiologist, I re- University's Randall Environmental Studies Center, a fit- member doing a search of Strong's Concordance on the ting tribute to a complex, yet humble man. word "heart" for him. I gave the long list of biblical refer- And what of polygraphs and turtles? I surprise myself ences to Walt and together we were amazed as to the when I notice that I am currently studying turtle hearts in

the research laboratory, much in the spirit of Dr. Randall.

The heart still beats, the pens still dance, but this time the

Charles Webber, Jr. '69, holds data is also collected on a laboratory computer. As a re- open a laboratory notebook from searcher in the mathematics of complex systems analysis

his days as a graduate student of physiological phenomena, I am discovering that the

under Walter Randall's tutelage. heart may be doing more "speaking" than we realize. But at Professor of physiology at Loyola the heart of my research, and that of countless other University of Chicago, Webber's individuals who carry out the work which Walt pursued for

research interests include, among so many years, is the heart and soul of Dr. Walt Randall. others, symbolic dynamics and He was truly a great man in our presence, God's man

computational linguistics. He and who centered his life on one simple principle recorded in his wife Connie (Folkers '69) have the Bible: "Great are the works of the Lord; they are studied

two children, Kevin and Stephanie. by all who delight in them" (Psalm 111:2).

Winter 1996 /TAYLOR 17 That the Light Should Still Burn

A firm believer in the value of scientific research, the late Dr. Walter Randall com-

mitted his life and energies to seeing that students should have the opportunity to

discover for themselves the wonders of God's creation. Before he died, he estab-

lished an endowed fund at Taylor to assure the continuation of this legacy. You

can have a part in seeing the torch he lit passed on to younger generations.

By Doug Marlow '81

"I ^^~ f Eminent cardiovascular physiologist on laboratory research opportunities. and research scientist Dr. Walter Time has proven the efficacy of the program. Graduates

Randall '38 looked heavenward for his with experience in the research program he instituted at j^w«r. _. _, motivation. "Day after day, what drives Taylor find themselves at the top of the class, no matter I'PfTMHf" me to the laboratory is this: maybe I which graduate school they attend. will discover something today that will help me better Concerned that his vision be carried on in his absence, understand the blueprint that God has created," he said. By before his death Dr. Randall established an endowed fund

personal example and by involving students in the research for research to support continued involvement of faculty

process, Dr. Randall communicated this excitement to and students in the process of scientific inquiry at Taylor.

future scientists. Tlie University has taken up the challenge to fund signifi-

Dr. Randall believed in creating opportunities for stu- cant research initiatives involving students and faculty dents to work with senior faculty members in in-depth, alike. hands-on laboratory experiences. Throughout his tenure You can be a part of seeing Dr. Randall's vision continue. at Loyola University of Chicago, he saw proven time and The Randall Endowed Research Fund provides training for

again the long-range benefits of student research involve- students considering careers in the sciences. Working side

ment. As a member of the Taylor University Board of by side with professors, students have a part in contribut-

Trustees he staunchly advocated faculty research. In re- ing to the growth and development of the research environ-

tirement, he further demonstrated the depth of his convic- ment at Taylor University through laboratory work, the

tions by accepting a faculty position at Taylor with the aim discovery of new knowledge, and the publication of re- of providing undergraduate students with significant hands- search results.

The Fund also serves to commemorate the work and far-reaching vision of a man revered world-wide for his

contributions to cardiovascular physiology and his commitment to mentoring future generations. Contributions designated for the Randall Endowed Research Fund may be addressed to the Office of Develop- ment, Taylor University, Upland, Indi- ana 46989; or check the appropriate box on the enclosed reply card for additional information. In so doing you can help keep the

fire of scientific inquiry and the marvel

at the workings of God's creation burn-

ing in the hearts and minds of future ^*jk generations of scientists. ^

Dr. Walter Randall '38 cuts the rib- bon dedicating the Randall Environ- mental Studies Center on the Taylor University campus as his son Doug looks on.

18 TAYLOR / Winter 1996 9

^^ out of^^ the Overilow Good teaching flows from a reservoir of knowledge, both broad and deep. The effort to support faculty in their professional growth is a deliberate one.

By Stephen Bedi '65 and Dwight Jessup

Faye Chechowich, assistant professor of ot long ago, Faye Chechowich 74 vitality in the classroom, students are best Christian education was in the college classroom every served by faculty members who are them- day of the week—some days as selves veteran learners advantaged by con- teacher, other days as student. She's tinuing opportunities for growth and renewal.

since completed the course work re- 'That's the way to keep the reservoir filled,"

quired for her doctoral program with says Chechowich. "I encourage my students support from Taylor's faculty devel- to view their lives—every encounter, every opment fund and is writing the dis- book they read, everything they observe—as sertation. Being on both sides of the desk has gathering resources that v^dll come to bear on given her a fresh and firsthand view of the their teaching. The more experiences, data, teaching enterprise. As a student, she found and ideas in their reservoir, the richer their an identifying characteristic common to those teaching will be. I tell them, Tou always need faculty members she held in highest regard. to keep your reservoir filled. You teach out of "Every time they teach a course the books the overflow.' Faculty development projects are different, their resources are different, are one way to achieve this." and the reason for that is that they are read- University administrators agree. Taylor ing and growing and developing. And I think continues to demonstrate a commitment to that is what faculty development should be support the professipnal growth and develop- about: nurturing faculty research interests ment of its faculty through its organizational that will come to bear on those who are in structure, policies, and allocation of resources. their classrooms." Taylor University President Jay Kesler Programs addresses the topic of faculty development in A faculty development team comprised of the planning document, A Vision for Taylor faculty representatives from each division of University. He writes, "We affirm that the the University, along with the vice president quality of the University is best expressed by for academic affairs, has primary responsibil- its faculty. Taylor is a teaching institution in ity for developing annual faculty develop- which high levels of professional prepara- ment programs that are designed to assist tion, competence and motivation are expected the 137 full-time faculty on both campuses in not to please the academy alone but to glorify achieving the standards established for pro- the Savior." motion, tenure, and continued growth.

At Taylor University, where teaching ex- Colleagues' College is one faculty devel- cellence is the highest professional goal for opment program, held annually in August faculty and where so much depends upon prior to the students' return, that provides a

Winter 1 996 / TAYLOR 1 two-day fonim where faculty address timely sity's sesquicentennial celebration. Too, Dr. Looking ahead issues. This year's theme, "Reclaiming A William Ringenberg, professor of history, will The plan for actualization facilitates the Christian Voice in Higher Education," was complete work on an updated history of Tay- achievement of the University's long range intended to help the faculty refocus on what lor to be published this year, thanks in part to plan. It reflects the high priority the institu- it means to be both Christian and academic in this fund. tion places upon faculty development by rec- a community of faith and academe. The fund also sponsors faculty attendance ommending financial resources to sustain Three years ago the Colleagues' College at off-campus events. Dr. Joan Kittennan, and support faculty scholarship, study, and program was held in Chicago where faculty associate professor of education, was able to travel. Also proposed in the plan is the estab- increased their understanding and aware- attend the Coalition for Christian Colleges lishment of an endowed faculty chair on each ness of multi-ethnicity. They met with the and Universities' summer conference on cul- campus. clergy and members of local churches, and tural pluralism. Her participation has re- In order to incorporate information and community agency personnel. They also vis- sulted in a stronger cross-cultural emphasis communication technology into the teaching ited cultural centers that feature the contribu- in the teacher education cumculum. The learning process, opportunities for faculty tions and achievements of various ethnic conference was "stimulating and thought training and development activities will con- groups. Planned programs such as these provoking," she says; the fellowship with the tinue to be provided. The pilot two-way inter- encourage faculty growth in the integration colleagues "refreshing." active video distance learning project between of faith and learning. They also foster the It should be underscored that faculty de- the Upland and Fort Wayne campuses will broader integration of the liberal arts within velopment at Taylor University is a continu- provide opportunities for faculty to develop the specific disciplines the various faculty ous growth process that includes a cycle of and utiUze instructional strategies well-suited members represent. planning, implementation, and assessment for distance learning classrooms.

Chechowich reflects on this. "Perhaps the for the puipose of enhancing faculty perfor- Recent assessment initiatives imple- fact that we're in a liberal ails context makes mance which supports the fulfillment of the mented by accrediting groups throughout this critical. I need to be modeling to students university mission. higher education are asking faculty mem- what a liberally-educated person looks like. bers to analyze what students are learning as

One of the implications of that is that faculty a result of the instruction they are offering. development is not just discipline-specific, Assisting faculty in gathering and analyzing but sometimes it means interdisciplinary ex- data should enable faculty to determine if posure. indeed course goals are being achieved.

"One issue is how wide the reservoir is, As more faculty at Taylor University be- and the other issue is how deep. It is impor- come eligible for retirement, institutional ef- tant there be a depth ofknowledge within our forts to retain new faculty become even more disciplines." critical. Mentoring programs intentionally

designed to move beyond orientation expla-

Important Support nations of policies and procedures vnll need

Faculty are assisted in reaching this goal to be implemented. New faculty need assis- as they take advantage of both institutional tance in finding the balance between profes- support and external resources to increase sional activities on teaching, advising, con- teaching effectiveness and enable scholarly ducting research and writing, as well as time pursuits. In addition to sabbaticals, last year given to ministry, church and community Taylor provided over $100,000 for support of involvement, and home responsibilities. scholarly research, presentation of papers at According to Chechowich, established professional meetings, alternative January faculty members provided her with just this study assignments, and programs initiated kind of support when she began her career at by the faculty development team as well as Taylor seven years ago. Too, she says the individual faculty members. CuiTently 10 fac- University's continued investment in her is ulty involved in doctoral programs receive noticed and appreciated—both by her and reimbursement forone-half of the tuition for her students. "When I'm learning and grow- graduate courses they complete. ing and being intellectually stimulated, the As a result, several faculty have now moved students benefit," she says. "Ultimately they issue is how to the dissertation stage of their doctoral One are the ones who gain." program, three books authored by faculty wide the reservoir have been published, and refereed journal is, and the other issue is articles have been published. Tlie fund for faculty scholarship provided partial support how deep. It is impor- for other research efforts, as well. Beneficia- Students such as ttiese in Ctiristian ries include history professor Dr. Alan tant there he a depth of education professor Faye Chechowicti's Winquist and communication arts professor knowledge within our teactiing and learning strategies course Dr. Jessica Rousselow for the preparation of are ttie beneficiaries of University efforts monographs in conjunction with the Univer- disciplines.'^ promoting faculty development.

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Winter 1 996 /TAYLOR 21 President Jay and Janie Kesler take the stand as Jay is presented the Legion of Honor, Taylor University National Alumni Association's most prestigious honor.

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The Honor Due Their Names National Alumni Association honorees span globe, generations

By Marty (Cleveland '78) Songer Dislingiiislied Young Alumna for Personal AcliievemenI One of the highlights and most meaningful mo- Susan Gohnson '92) Littlejohn ments of Homecoming is the presentation of the has made an impact as a case man-

alumni awards. This year, without exception, re- ager working with .'UDS patients for cipients spoke not of themselves but of their fondness for the DuPage County Department

Taylor and their gratitude for the Lord's faithfulness. It is of Health in Chicago. Until the indeed high honor and privilege to present to you these recent birth other son, Susan was

outstanding men and women. an AIDS counselor and is a volun- teer coordinator. She has a per- Distinguished Young Alumuus sonal commitment and burden for For Professional AcliievemenI individuals struggling with this disease. Susan and her '85 David Slaughter is president husband Cairy '93 live in Lombard, Illinois, and attend the

of Blanton/Harrell Entertainment, Naperville Presbyterian Church, where she is involved in

a management company for numer- a small group Bible study, reading circle, and prayer chain. ous widely-known Christian artists. They have one son, Peter. David oversees the Reunion Records recording label and is re- Distinguished Friend 4^ hB sponsible for the overall personal H. Royce Mitchell and his wife ^H^^ ^H^ management of recording artists Joyce have been an important part ^H^^^^ ^^^M such as Amy Grant and Michael W. of the lives of Taylor University ^HaA^ ^^^^t Smith. He has assisted these musi- minority students for a number of cians in their own involvement with years. They and their congrega- organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Compassion tion at Deliverance Temple in International. In spite of this success, David has maintained Muncie, Indiana, have provided a a kind and gentle integrity that distinguishes himself in the home-away-from-home for many fast-paced world of entertainment. He and his wife Monica students. attend the Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennes- Elder Mitchell has attended nu- see, where they reside. merous on-campus functions in

22 TAYLOR /Winter 1996 support of the students in his congregation and traveled Thomson, Illinois. He is now affiliated with the Community with students to off-campus functions as well. He is a Presbyterian Church of LaMirada, California. He is also graduate of Ball State University, Muncie. He and Joyce author of a soon-to-be-released book titled In Search of have four children: Kellee. Andre, Jonathan, and Stephen. Normalcy. Steve and his wife Randi reside in LaMirada.

Distinguished Alumna Distinguished Alumni For for Service Professional A chievemeni Lois Weed '51 served Taylor Gerald '45 and Gladys (Brown faithfully for 42 years until her re- '47) Klinefelter have accomplished tirement this last summer. As a a great deal in their lives. They left librarian, Lxjis quietly assisted gen- their mark on two small communi- erations of students, faculty and ties in the Appalachian Mountains staff, first in the Mooney Library, that will not be forgotten. Tlieir > then the Ayres-Alumni Memorial work was not glamorous, nor was it

Library, and most recently in the easy: but in these valleys of Ken- Zondervan Library. With a smile tucky the Klinefelters ministered she searched for the smallest bit of infomiation or provide to every need. Gerald was the community pastor and the necessary documentation for the largest of projects. Her school teacher in a one-room schoolhouse. Gladys was servant heart and helpful spirit earned her the 1991 Stu- affectionately called the "Florence Nightingale of the Val- dent-Friend Award, annually presented by the Taylor Par- ley," as she provided on-the-spot care for a variety of ents' Association. Lois is active in the Upland LInited Meth- medical needs. Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of all odist Church, where she serves on the gifts and memorials is that they obeyed the call of the Lord on their lives. Gerald committee and participates in the adult bell choir. felt called to the Red Bird Mission when he was a boy of 15,

and when he shared this fact with Gladdy he learned she

Distinguislietl Alumna had a similar calling on her life in her teenage years. The for Service Klinefelters have two daughters, Nancy and Connie, and G. Roselyn (Baugh '55) Kerlin two sons, Larry and Dan. They live in Berea, Kentucky. has long been associated with Tay- lor and has served her alma mater Legion ofHonor

in very significant ways. From 1981- Jay Kesler '58 is an internation- 1985, Rosie was a member of the ally-known Christian speaker, au- National Alumni Council, serving thor, educator and administrator.

as president in 1983-1984. In 1985, He has traveled around the world

she was elected to the Board of speaking on behalf of evangelical Trustees where she currently issues. His numerous books have serves on the Academic Affairs Committee. In her own been published in at least seven communit>', she served on the Board of School Trustees of foreign languages. He is a sought- the DanviUe Community School Corporation for 20 years. after Staley Distinguished Chris-

Rosie is an administrative assistant-medical transcription- tian Scholar Lecturer. He is an ac- ist at New Life Associates, P.C. Her husband Joseph '56 is knowledged and respected national leader in the evangeli- a physician in DanviUe, Indiana, where they reside. The cal community in part because of his achievements as Kerlins have provided a home for numerous Taylor grads president of Youth for Christ Ministries, and now as presi- in lU medical school. They have accepted many Taylor dent of Taylor University. alumni into their extended family. They have four daugh- As Taylor president for the past 10 years. Dr. Kesler has ters: Rebecca, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, and Amy. brought stability to the institution and it has proceeded to grow and flourish under his guidance. Tliis year, for the

Distinguished Alumnus for eighth time in the last nine years, Taylor is recognized in PersonalA chievernent t/S News & World Report as one of the leading regional

Steve Chance '80 has brought liberal arts colleges in the country. This year for the first sound biblical teaching and encour- time Taylor was recognized in the category of commitment agement to thousands regarding to teaching excellence. God's perspective of persons with Under Dr. Kesler's leadership Taylor has become a two- disabilities. Born with cerebral campus university, with the addition of Taylor University- palsy, Steve has faced many chal- Fort Wayne. Enrollment is at an all-time high, with a waiting lenges, yet he has accomplished list that grows each year. He is a gifted leader, known and much. He is executive director and recognized nation-wide for his expertise and wisdom in founder of Golden Clay Ministries. academic and educational matters Prior to establishing this ministry, he served with Youth for He and his wife Janie (Smith x'59) have three children: Christ and pastored the Thomson Community Church in Laura, Bruce, and Terri.

WmXen 996 / TAYLOR 23 — — ON CAMPUS

Junior Melissa Barcalow and her motlier.

Pam. of Fort Wayne. Ind.. siiop the General

Store, an annual Parents' Weekend fund-

raiser for tfie Parent Assistance Fund. Ttiis

year's event raised approximately $7,000.

Concert Chorale Tours Scandanavia, Russia

Students minister globally—andfind themselves the most changed

'^ he Taylor University Concert Cho- to conversations about the Savior whose grace

rale had the high privilege to tour transcends every culture and permeates the

internationally this past sinnmer. Fol- hearts of all those who call on him. lowing commencement ceremonies in May, Perhaps the hearts that were most changed

53 members of the Chorale embarked on a 3- at the conclusion of the tour were not those in week adventure that took them to the streets the countless audiences, but those that had and churches of St. Petersburg, Russia: experienced, some for the first time, the Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and inexpressable beauty found in the diversity

Oslo, Norway. of cultures and their expressions in a small Relying on the expertise and scheduling but unique part of the world. of Concert and Study Tours out of Minneapo- Says Thomas Eden, adjunct faculty mem- lis, the Chorale ventured out on its own with- ber and pastor of an inner city hidianapolis out a guide, possessing only the essentials church, "I have returned from the tour with a Dr. Robert Lay plane tickets, a bus and a bus driver, and a deepened reverence for the Lord's compas- collective will to reach the hearts of people sion; I have a heightened respect for believ- New Class of Faculty through the wonder of music. ers who suffer for their faith. I am also grate- Reaching the hearts of people was made ful for this extraordinary Taylor University Get Lay of the Land all the more possible by the opportunity to be community that accepts me as a fellow so- hosted in private homes. Two by two and journer." Boh Lay is among the seven group by group, the Chorale was hospitably Each tour member was left with individual faculty members new to Taylor welcomed into the local culture by church memories—the friendships forged strong, ' and community members in nearly every city the flords of Norway, the faces of believers in ^~ evf Taylor faculty member Dr. Rob and town along the way. This provided a St. Petersburg, and the music that ministered ert (Bob) Lay received a package chance to experience the people in a personal to those who perfomied it as much or more shortly after his arrival in Upland. It way, and opened the door in many instances than to all who heard it. db with te was an artist's pad filled with calligraphic interpretations of the prophet Jeremiah from

a former student of Lay's. It was an apprecia-

tion gift for his class dealing with an aesthetic

approach to the interpretation of the text. "It's exciting when a student has understood and captured the vision," he says. Lay joined six other full-time faculty members, Drs. Jeremy Case, Robert Davis, Ed- ward Meadors, and Laurel Gnagey, Jennifer

Little, and Frank Pianki in assuming teaching

duties at the start of the fall semester.

'Taylor is delighted to welcome these new faculty members to our instructional

staff," says Dr. Dwight Jessup, vice president

for academic affairs. Jessup adds they collec- tively represent 16 different colleges and

universities in terms of undergraduate and

The Chorales next tour is to Washington, DC, over spring break. graduate degrees.—.ic.

2 1 TAYLOR / Winter 1996 — ON CAMPUS

Rev. Fred Luthy. Rev. Alfred Kahler, Dalton

Van Valkenburg, and Arthur Christensen led

other members of the class of '50 in rededi-

cating the prayer chapel, their class gift.

They also funded its recent refurbishment.

Research Program Involves Students, Work, Invaluable Experience

Whether in lab orfield research, students get their hands wet and theirfeet muddy in the ^^stuff' ofscience The late Dr. Walter Randall instituted In the production of new medications, the comparative study of the parasympathetic the summer research program at body's red blood cell count is monitored in an control of the mammalian heart, orin layman's

Taylor to involve students in hands- effort to detemiine whether or not the drug is terms, the role of the brain in the control of on research experience. This program con- toxic. The process of manually counting the the heart function. Burkholder describes the tinues to provide students with the opportu- red blood cell groups to this point has been workas a spin-off of the work originally started nity of intensified study and interaction with done by a pathologist. by Randall. With a grant from the National their professors. Projects tackled last sum- In addition to the Lilly project, Diller's Institutes of Health, Burkholderand pre-med mer covered a wide range of areas from work students worked on an information system majors Colleen Kendrick '98, Bradley Poteat on the Upland prairie restoration to com- for defense contractor Lockheed Martin. The '97, and Erin Zumbrun '96, studied the hearts puter system design for defense contractor new system is an application that would assist of rats, opossums, and woodchucks.

Lockheed Martin. a field platform to "passively listen" for radar The Upland prairie restoration project con-

Chris Houser '97 and Gabriel Chacon '96 emitters. Radar emitters are the "footprints" tinued through its third growing season this spent several months working on a project made by the radar system of an aircraft, tank, year. Under the supervision of biology pro- supervised by computing and systems pro- naval vessel, or other radar platfomi. Passive fessors Drs. Ray Grizzle, Jan (Wallace '89) fessor Dr. Timothy Diller '62 for the Eli Lilly listening involves the decoding of the various Reber, Paul Rothrock, and Edwin Squiers, pharmaceutical company. In cooperation with footprints without the emitting of the unit's six students monitored a variety of projects an Eli Lilly pathologist, Houser and Chacon own telltale radar signal. from coastal wetlands restoration to what devised a system to facilitate the automated Biology department chair Dr. Timothy effect the prairie restoration has had on small counting of red blood cells. Burkholder '63 again led a trio of students in vertebrates—specifically birds and rodents. Students and faculty were able to determine that soil amendments—fertilizer—have had a detrimental effect on the prairie grasses

and plants. However, one life form did benefit

from the use of fertilizer. Weeds. "If s been a good experience for us to rebuild the plant community," Rothrock says.

Taylor students involved in the program have a tradition of seeing their finding pub-

lished in scientific journals, an experience that distinguishes them from many of their

peers. Several made presentations at the fall meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science.

Sid Zell, a Bedford, Ind., junior majoring

in environmental biology, was among a trio of

students who studied plants, wildlife, and

small mammals in the prairie. The work Zell did will be used as baseline data for ongoing

research. "It gave me a feel for what field

research is," Zell says. ^jg

Hands-on field research gives students like Sid Zell '97 and Lars Seifert '96 a head start

(jeto'w. in preparing for graduate study.

Winter1996/ TAYLOR 25 ON C A M P U %"! ^ \L Doug Moore '95 has an iguana s tale to tell

as a result of a spring break missions trip to

Ecuador last spring. This March, teams will

travel to the Dominican Republic, Jamaica.

Mexico City, and New Mexico.

Scliolarsliip Dimier Unites Students, Donors Making a Difference

For Max andBev New/in, the event unites them ivith the kind ofstudents who carry on their son 's legacy

ello wship was as rich as thegdteait an the spiritual and the academic as two impor- fund in Brad's memory. The Newlins have

(i/oco/afseryed for dessert. This fall's tant aspects of Taylor. Students learn best by been pleased with the success of the scholar- second annual Scholarship Recogni- example, he told his hearers. "Thank you for ship. Some recipients continue to write and tion Dinner at Taylor's Hodson Dining Com- your example of generosity and what it is to visit them. mons gave student scholarship donors and have good stewardship." The Newlins didn't get to meet this year's '95. recipients a chance to meet and communi- Some of the scholarships are memorials recipient , James Vining He was spending cate the blessings of giving and receiving. like that established by Max and Bev Newlin, the semester in Israel, a place Brad himself About 90 donors, some the had longed to see. founders of a scholarship fund, The scholarship others representatives, joined 80 program makes it

students for the event . Taylor stu- possible for students dents receive scholarships based like Vining to attend on a combination of the criteria Taylor. As costs go set forth by the scholarship and up and government financial need. funding goes down, During his remarks. President says Kesler, one of Jay Kesler related some of his the biggest chal- own experiences to personalize lenges he faces is the value of giving and receiving. keeping Taylor from

None of his family had ever at- becoming an elitist tended college and his father did school. He points out not have the resources to send that, like himself, not him. His high school principal, everyone is bom into however, strongly encouraged a wealthy family. him to consider it. His principal Many students have took him to Ball State University good virtues and to register and enabled him to have worked hard, begin his college education. Alyce (Rocke '48) Cleveland shares a table with but have limited fi- Such was the atmosphere senior Scott Balyo, campus newspaper editor and nancial resources. present at the dinner. Larry We- recipient of the Wilbur M. Cleveland Memorial Kesler also notes ber, representative of the Naomi Larry Weber Scholarship. Will edited this magazine for 29 years. that Taylor has been L. and Russell H. Weber Scholar- repeatedly recog- ship, spoke of his role in the scholarship Plainfield In., in their son Brad's name. For nized for the quality of its education. He told process. "We're not from wealth ...butblessed them, giving to those who will give their lives donors, "You make it possible for the Taylor in many, many ways." He said that although as Christlike examples is a fitting way to student body to be gaining these distinctives his contribution was small compared to that honor the memory of a loved one. Brad, a while not excluding young people on the of others, the motives and joys of giving are member of the class of '89, was a Christian basis of economics alone." shared equally. According to Weber, estab- Education major who had a deep and radiant Too, he expressed gratitude for people lishing a scholarship fund is a way of giving commitment to Christ. The Christmas of his like those in the room who are doing some- back to the Lxjrd. In turn, he hopes students senior year. Brad was diagnosed with a rare thing sig:iificant, something great. In giving, will give of themselves. form of cancer. He was able to graduate, but they glorify God. "My sense," he said, "is this

Students seem to be getting the message. died shortly thereafter. is the kind of greatness that God is notic-

Mark Adams '96, responded by identifying In 1991, afriend established a scholarship ing."— ic

26 TAYLOR /Winter 1996 ' — '

ON C A M P U

The "war years" decimated the size but not

the spirit of the ciass of '45. Of 37 graduates.

27 went into full-time Christian service; 28

classmates returned for their 50th anniver-

sary and presented a class gift of $40, 000.

Left; Bosie (Baugh '55) Kerlin greets Alumni Secretary Teil Buroker at the

Alumni Brunch. During the fete, Kerlin was named Distinguished Alumna for Service to Taylor University.

Aluiiuii, Parents, Students Join Celebration

Even the local weatherman got involved in launching the 150th year He's no Willard Scott, but nonethe- A few weeks later, students welcomed less weatherman Chuck Lofton is their parents, brothers, sisters, grandpar- a familiar face to viewers of the ents, and other extended family members. Parents' Weekend meant warm hugs for

Indianapolis nbc affiliate, wthr, channel 13. Parents' Weekend '95 offered a wide range senior Carol Neal of Franklin, Tenn., and

And a good sport. The diniutive Lofton pulled of activities and opportunities, both formal her father Bill, a member of the Parents on a Taylor sweatshirt—size extra large—to and informal, for families to fellowship to- Association Cabinet. Theirs was one of wish Taylor a happy 150th birthday. gether.—DM more than 500 families represented. He was not the only one. An estimated 2000 alumni returned to their alma mater Parents Memorialized by Daughter's Bequest over the Homecoming Weekend to reunite with friends and celebrate the Taylor tradi- Carolyn Butt had a "ivill" to give and to honor herparents "^memory tion, past, present, and future.

They joined in dedication ceremonies un- ~ n her will, M. Carolyn (Reynolds x '47) Dorris was involved in local banking op- veiling the Samuel Morris commemorative Butt of Huntington, Ind.. stipulated $2 erations much of his life; Edith made her sculptures, watched Taylor lose a hard- _IL million be used to establish an endowed career as a homemaker. Carolyn was thier fought game to nationally-ranked Trinity scholarship to benefit Taylor University busi- only child. At the time other death in 1993,

International, and watched as President Jay ness majors. The endowed shcotarship fund she was head librarian at Huntington North Kesler, with the help of students, officially is named for her parents, Dorris E. and Edith High School where she had served the local launched the sesquicentennial celebration. Ross Reynolds, long-time Upland residents. school system for 42 years. dm

Winter 1 996 / TAYLOR 27 FORT WAYNE CAMPUS

It was a night of fun and games for over 500

neigfiborfiood ctiildren who attended the

annual Harvest Carnival: it was course credit

and hands-on experience for the public

relation majors who helped plan the event.

New Certificate in Justice, Ministry Offered

Special training is availablefor those involved in prison ministry

Tom Beckner came to Taylor Uni ticipants a more intensive experience. The Dr.versity with a mission. That was recently announced certification program is before he agreed to come last fall as a result of collaborative efforts between associate professor of English. Beckner first Beckner and Dr. Ronald Powell, director of contacted Taylor when he was looking for a the criminal justice program. Before coming host institution for the summer-long resident to TUBv, Powell served for 10 years as com- training program of the American Chaplaincy missioner of corrections for the state of New

Training School (acts) . Today, in a coopera- Hampshire. Drs. Tom Beckner (seated) and Ronald tive joint venture with the University, Ac~rs Initially, Beckner was only interested in Powell say the certification program offers a certificate in justice and ministry. one summer's use of the xrnv campus as a provides needed specialized training. Beckner founded .acts in 1985 as a non- base for the resident training program. How- completely into Taylor. "When I started .acts, profit corporation whose purpose is to pro- ever, as he and Powell began a series of my vision was that it would eventually take vide training in prison ministry. dialogues, wheels started turning in his mind. root at a place like Taylor." Until now, acts has sought to fulfill its Beckner accepted a position in the En- It seems that vision is en route to fulfill- mission through three avenues. Day-long glish department and brought acts with him ment. As a result of the collaboration be- seminars arc offered to volunteers already to Taylor. Legally a separate organization, tween ACTS and Taylor, and between Beckner active in prison ministry. A six-part videotape ACTS is nonetheless housed permanently at and Powell, individuals may now earn a cer- series provides additional training. Finally, a the University, he says. Over the next three tificate in justice and ministry through .^crs. summer-long residency program offers par- to four years he expects it to be phased Certification requirements include six credit

hours offered by .acts over the course of two summers and 12 credit hours from the Uni- versity. Two core courses represent six of the requisite 12 credit hours from Taylor: Intro-

duction to Criminal Justice and Organiza- tional Chaplaincy. Approved elective courses

satisfy the remaining requirements. According to Beckner, no other college

offers this type of certification program.

The typical .uts student is older than the

traditional college student, and is already

involved in prison ministry on a part- or fuU-

time basis. Beckner sees the program as putting a professional stamp on their advanced studies.

Prison chaplaincy programs in the United States have come under increasing scrutiny

in recent years, says Beckner. Budget cuts have forced significant cut-backs or outright

cancellation of chaplaincy programs at many

prisons. "The best case scenario is that acts The Fort Wayne campus hosted its first-ever "Family Weekerjd, " geared to the will be a portion of a person's overall train- families of both traditional and nontraditional students. ing."—HH, DM

28 TAYLOR / Winter 1 996 — ATHLE TICS

'98 Chad Helms and Coach Joe Lund celebrate the Trojans ' mcc tournament win. Sports Teams Enjoy Championship Seasons

They were conference champions—-five times over thisfall season

fall schedule was . and assists The 1995 sports (Gretchen Newhouse [36] ) most punctuated with five league champi- in a match (Heather Pickerell [81]). A key onships and trips to post-season tour- factor for the season was the Lady Trojan's naments. The volleyball, soccer, women's dominance over Mid-Central Conference op- tennis, and men's and women's cross country ponents as they rolled to a 7-0 record during teams won conference championships and regular season conference play. advanced through their respective tourna- Murage Njoroge won a National Christian Gretchen Newhouse '96 and Laurie ments to cap off one of the most successful Collegiate Athletic Association championship Dunkerton '99 help net a win. sports seasons in school history. as he led the men's cross country team to a The Trojan soccer team reeled off seven- second place finish in the meet. The Trojans season conference tournament championship teen straight wins—a streak that finally came competed in the naia national championships will this spring net the Lady Trojans a second to an end at the nam regional tournament. in Kenosha, Wise, where they finished 13th. straight trip to the national tournament. One of the season's highlights came during a The Trojans also received recognition in na- Although the football team finished with a scintillating 2-1 win in the mcc tournament tional polls with an 1 1th place ranking at the 4-7 record, they ended on an upswing, win- championship game when Taylor kicked the end of the season. Joining the men's team in ning four of their last six games and posting winning goal with only seven seconds re- Kenosha was the women's team which gar- their first 3-game winning streak since 1990. maining. nered a 27th place finish. The Lady Trojans Kicker Bill Silva set a school record for field

The Lady Trojans volleyball team set a shared with the volleyball team the distinc- goals in a season with 11, while J.J. Guedet school record for wins romping to a 51-12 tion of finishing the season with an unde- and Ben Suriano were named to the Mid- record heading into the naia national tourna- feated conference record. States Football Association First Team All- ment. During the Great Lakes Regional on Taylor's women's tennis team enjoyed League squad. The men's tennis team, led by November 17 and 18. Taylor set numerous another successful season, winning the mcc first-year head coach Don Taylor, posted a 7- records including most kills in a match tournament finishing the season with a 10-2 4 record going 3-3 in the mcc, and finishing

(Natalie Steele [50]), most digs in a game record including a 6-1 league mark. A post fourth in the conference tournament. ^jg

Winten 996 /TAYLOR 29 — ATHLE TICS

Inducted into the Taylor Athletic Hall of Fame

this year were Norm Cook '51, Ralph Gee '87,

and Ron Johnson '68. Also honored were the

1983-84 men's basketball team and Venture

for Victory basketball players from 1952-73.

Basketball Teams Gear Up for Season's Run, Another Go at Titles

Both the women 's and men s teams are aiming high this year in whatpromises to be a strong season

^'~~^ n paper, both Taylor basketball get back to the grass roots of what made the talent that the Lord gave them." Last teams are poised for a good, possi- Taylor Llniversity basketball special." year's freshmen—no longer "rookies"—will bly great year. With returning Seniors Wayne Moore, Kurt Ringley, Sh- be called on for additional contributions. Scott letterwinners in abundant number and prom- annon Patterson, Jim Pope, and Ben Smiley, Jon Beukelman, and Chris Glen all ising freshman recniiting classes, there is a Waymouth lead a team that found some ma- saw action last year as freshmen.The Trojans cautious optimism as fall conditioning winds jor additions in junior college transfers Steve opened their home season on December 5 down and the opening of practice looms. Wit (6'8") and Matt Zink (67") as well as a against Tri-State University. jg There are differences and similarities be- freshman recruiting class that tween the 1995-96 Trojans and Lady Trojans could provide some additional basketball teams. Women's basketball fans size and quickness. will recognize most of coach Tena Krause's According to Brooks, fresh- players. Eleven letterwinners return from last men are not expected to make an year's team that won 20 games before bowing immediate impact. "It's a four- in a close tournament championship game. year process... we are looking for Wliile the men's team has a crop of returnees kids who will make the best of anchored by five seniors, a number of new- comers have been added who are likely to see significant minutes on the court. Coach Krause says the off-season was a good one for recniiting with the additions of freshmen Lindsey Lund, Tara Shellabarger, and Charity Carpenter. Returning standouts from 1994-95 include front line players Natalie Steele, Katie Shaffer, and Lisa Dunkerton, and hot-shooting guards Yen Tran and Cristi Weaver. Weaver, a senior, missed most of last season with a torn knee ligament that required reconstructive surgery. Ivrause feels the Lady Trojans have been able to improve themselves during the recruiting process. "We are finally starting to get height in the post position with depth," she states adding that the team has some added quickness this year that will allow Senior Jim Pope will be them to press in more defensive situations counted on for scoring and than in the past. The the women open season senior leadership. with home scrimmages against Mount Saint Joseph's and Defiance. 1994-95 The men's basketball team snapped a Above: Lady Trojans' players watch the string often straight 25-win seasons last year, season wind down in a heart-breaking conference going 17-14. "Last year was a cleansing year," championship loss. Left: Sophomore Jon Beukelman says Steve Brooks '80, assistant men's bas- played every game as a freshman last year and will ketball coach. "It gives us the opportunity to start at the point for the 1995-96 Trojans.

'M) TAYLOR / Winter 1996 1 TAYLOR FAMILY

At age 103. Iris Abbey '15 lit up the town at the

annual Upland community Christmas tree light-

ing ceremony. At the Warren (Ind.) Memorial

Home, she rooms next to George '22 and

sister Eloise (Abbey '24) Fenstermacher.

National Alumni Council Serves All University Alumni

These elected representatives vol- unteer their time and energies to be a voice for the Taylor family Lois (Jackson '63) Linda Cummins '74 Sherry (Perl

Leadership for the 1995-96 NAC is provided executive indicated. by the committee The Tim Himmel- Lew Luttrell '63 William Stone '48 ST Williams, Jr '86 Council will meet in February and, among wright '83 President elect Oscoda, Ml Past president other matters, participate in the annual President Naperville, IL Fort Wayne, IN phonathon. Allentown, PA

Taylor Dinners Schedule for 1996 Spring Semester Aimounced

Gatherings provide an up-to-the-minute report and an opportunity to financially support the University

January 25 Lubbock TX February 20 Durham/Raleigh, NC May 8 Toledo, Ohio January 26 El Paso, TX February 21 Greenville, SC May 9 Archbold, OH January 27 Las Cruces, NM February 22 Columbia, SC May 20 Wooster, OH January 29 Albuquerque, NM May 21 Akron, OH

January 30 Farmington, NM March 1 Falls Church, VA May 22 Cleveland, OH March 12, 13 Bcthesda, MD February 2 Sun City, Arizona March 13 Baltimore, MD Phoenk, Arizona March 14 Princeton, NJ February 3 Tucson, Arizona March 15 Newark, NJ February 12 Memphis, TN March 18 New York City FebruarylS NAshviUe, TN March 19 Long Island, NY February 14 Knoxville, TN March 21 Stamford, CT February 15 Johnson City, TN March 22 Hartford, CT February 16 Asheville, NC February 17 Charlotte, NC April 29 Peoria, IL February 19 Greensboro, NC April 30 Bloomington, IL

Winter1996/ TAYLOR 31 ALUMNI NOTES

Send your Alumni Notes information to KEY: 'class year year of graduation Sanger, alumni notes editor, via Marty X 'class year class year of a non-graduating alumnus or alumna who regular post, tlie alumni hiotline (1-800-TU- attended for at least one year 23456, ext. 85113), ore-mail

([email protected]).

1^54 Harriet (Palmer) Vayhinger x Rowena (Walker) Stucky passed Jean (Smith x) Rasmussen died passed away in Colorado Springs, away on Feb. 14, 1995. She had on Oct. 20, 1994 ofAlzheimer's

CO on May 16, 1995. She was 100 lived in Berne, IN. 9 years after it was first diagnosed. years old. She was formerly a prac- She and Lyle '50 had retired from tical nurse, secretary to a poet, 1937 ministry with the United Method- and a radio personality in Cincin- Rev. Perry E. Haines '37 died ist church in 1991 after 44 years of nati, OH. She is survived by sev- on Jan. 7, 1995 at his home in service. Lyle has since remarried eral relatives including son Rev. Falmouth, MA at the age of 80 and is part-time chaplain of the John Vayhinger '37. following a long illness. He was UM Village in Lawrenceville, IL. made pastor emeritus at his last church in Bedford, MA and hon- 19S0 Frances (Rowland) Haag died ored 7 years ago when that church On Jan. 27, 1995, Alma Annette on August 1, 1995 in Harrisburg, established a scholarship fund in (Driscoll) McCarthy entered into PA. She was preceded in death by his name, commemmorating his the presence of the Lord. She husband Russell. 50 years of pastoral ministry in struggled with cancer for almost

the United Church of Christ. He is 3 years. Since 1978 Alma and hus- survived by wife Lorena (Porter band John lived in Toccoa, GA Mildred (Parvin) Bastianxwas '36) who lives at 28 Eldona Ave., where she taught 5th grade and deceased on June 21, 1995. She Falmouth, MA 02540. • Joe later served on the faculty of was a retired English and social Kimbel was honored by Bethel Toccoa Falls College as a profes- studies teacher for Huntington College, IN for lifetime achieve- sor of English where she was used Public Schools. • Wilson Paul ment. Joe and wife Lovina (Shupe by the Lord in a special one-on- died June 27, 1995 in Hudson, FL. x'40) live at The Villas of one ministry to international stu- When he retired from Michigan Brookhaven, One Country Ln. dents. John continues to reside in State Univ. in 1976, he was con- E208, Brookville, OH 45309. Toccoa where he serves as vice sultant to the dean of the College president for academic affairs at of Arts and Letters and professor Toccoa Falls College. emeritus. Prior to that he was di- Catherine (Chappell) Jones rector of the lecture-concert se- passed away July 6, 1995. She is 1951 ries. Wilson was the son of former survived by husband Stanley '39 Rev. Dillon Laffin, a retired

Taylor president, Dr. John Paul. who lives at 3451 E. Chappell Ct., United Methodist minister from He is survived by wife Doris Hernando, FL32542 and a brother the S. Indiana Conference, was

(Atkinson '26) who resides at Van Ness '36 as well as 1 son and honored by the Clear Lake UM 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, 3 daughters. Church in Houston, TX. The

Spring Hill, FL 34608.

l?2 TAYLOR /Winter 1996 Join us in the Holy Land and Greece with an Aegean cruise!

MAY 28 -JUNE 9, 1996 It's the trip of a lifetime! You'll join other like-minded Taylor friends for this with hosts memorable tour. Sponsored by the William Taylor Foun- Dr. Jay Kesler, dation, the $2,849 cost includes round president, Taylor University trip air fare from New York, deluxe accomodations and Dr. Bob NeinhuJs, some meals. Act now. Reserve your place with a vice president for tiie Fort Wayne campus $150 deposit by May 15,1996. For de- together with their wives tails, call 1-800-882-3456, ext. 5144. ALUMNI NOTES

chapel at the church was rededicated and named sions of love and sympathy from alumni across 1972 the Laffin Chapel. Rev. Laffin served as minister the country, and wishes to send her sincere

of evangelism at Clear Lake for the past 14 years. thanks. Betty still lives near the campus at 1502 Donald & Sharmin (Drake) Brenneman moved

This church, with a membership of 4,000, is one S. 1st St., Upland, IN 46989, to 700 W. 8th St., Rochester, IN 46975 where of the fastest growing churches in the Texas Don is the pastor of Trinity UMChurch. During conference. Rev. Laffin's address is 1435 Ramada, 1964 the past 15 years they have lived in Georgia: Houston, TX 77062. • Robert R. Schenck, Louisiana: California: Missouri: Berlin, Germany; M.D., recently won the British Society for Sur- Willie & Jan (Slack x'67) Hunter are direct- and the Republic of Panama. Don has been an air gery of the Hand Video Tape Prize for his video, ing Medical Ministry Intl. Their address is PO force chaplain and Sharmin taught elementary 'The Dynamic Traction Splint—Fabrication and Box 407052, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310. classes. Their daughter Joanna will be in the 1st Use. "The videotape was shown in March 1995 at grade. the spring meeting of the Society in Oxford, England. 1968 Clint Parker served as the professor of record 1975 1952 for a congregational development and training Dave Bowser is publishing a weekly Bible Study event at Boston Univ. School of Theology. He is on the World Wide Web. The uniform resource

Jack Patton is busy entertaining with chalk an adjunct professor at BUST and is teaching locator (URL) is http://www.intele.net/ artistry, puppetry and art shows to elementary evangelism courses there. He is also a consult- -bowserd/bible.html. This site, which can be schools, retirement and apartment complexes. ant for the General Board of Global Ministry in accessed with a Web browser such as Mosaic or He recently entered 3 art shows with watercol- the area of new church development. Netscape Navigator, has generated a steady flow ors and won Best in Show awards in all of them! of e-mail from Christian internet users around Jack is very thankful for the many doors the Lord 1969 the world. He also uses the Web to publish the has opened and the many blessings he continues FreeWay Express, the monthly newsletter of his to receive. Jack lives at 411-37 Sheoah Blvd., Barney & Sheila (Solomon) Beers announce local Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Chapter. Winter Springs. FL 32708. the birth of Avram Nathaniel on July 12, 1994. There he write a devotional column entitled

Siblings are Shaindel Rebekah (18). Adria From the Manual. The URL is: http:// 1954 Danielle (14) andAaron Laban (10). Sheila is the www.intele.net/~bowserd/freeway.htmI. Dave People Page editor at The Pilot-News in Ply- continues to work as a scientific computer pro-

Terveer Ginter died on July 28, 1995. She was mouth, IN. •Chris & Hettie (Hardin) Stauffer grammer at Thiokol Corp. His e-mail address is a retired school teacher. are entering their 10th year at Faith Academy in bowserd'g'intele.net. Wife Jan (Palacino) con-

the Philippines. They have 4 children: Stacy, tinues as the dir. of Children's Ministries at

Mark, Julie and Gary. Their address is Faith Washington Heights Baptist Church in Ogden, 1955 Academy, PO Box 2016 Makati CPO, 0706 UT. Miriam Ruth (Close) Deyo was married on Makati, M.M., PHILIPPINES. • Dr. Richard June 15, 1995 to Senefelder (Joe) Vallejo x'57 Trapp ("Trapper") was honored this past year 1977 in Lima, Peru by the bishop of the Methodist by the Indiana Assoc, of School Principals (LASP)

Church of Peru. Joe is a representative of the as the District Six School Principal of the Year. In Harr>' & Nancy Albright announce the birth of

Dept. of Agriculture of Peru, and Miriam is an addition, Dick was recently honored by the edu- Julie Lynn on June 22, 1995. Siblings are Ben (8),

English teacher. Their address is Las Hortencias cational honor society Kappa Delta Pi, for "Out- Emily (almost 7) and Joshua (3). The Albrights

#588 Urb, California PO Box 16, Tnijillo, Peru standing Service to the Chapter" at their annual live at 1461 Rill Ct., Naperville, IL 60565. Nancy SOUTH AMERICA. • Norma Holmgren died spring dinner. Dick is currently principal at East- homeschools the children while Harry works for on May 24, 1995 in Elmira, NY after a long illnes. ern Hancock Jr/Sr High just east of Indianapo- Ameritech as Manager-Federal Regulatory Plan-

lis. Dick and wife Lynn (Juraschek '70) still ning and Policy. •Jeff& Julie (Merchant) Fell 1960 reside in Muncie with their daughters Mallory are proud to announce the birth of Jori Danae on (17) and Megan (12). May 1 1 , 1995. Jori was welcomed home by Kasey

Pat (Orem) Zell fought a courageous battle (13), Shelby (11), and Kolby (8). After teaching with cancer over a 3-year period. Her unselfish- 1971 high school math for 15 years, Julie has resigned ness and concern for others always overshad- to stay at home. Jeff is a pilot with American owed her own suffering. Pat was a teacher in the Ross Chenot joined Bob & Charlotte Canida Airlines based in Chicago. The Fells live at 10081 Wabash City Schools for many years. She is and family Ben and Christy for a 5-day bicycle Singer Lake Rd., Baroda, MI 49101. • Phyllis survived by husband tour of Northern Kentucky and Southern Indi- Vance was selected to coach the North All Stars Dale X. • Professor ana reminiscent of Wandering WTieels and for the North-South Indiana All Star Softball

emeritus Robert Spokesman days. Visits along the way were made game which was held this summer at Ball State Freese died Sept. 16 with Marty (Stone) Kreps, Mike Beck, Charlie Univ. During last season Phyllis collected her

following several years Bill Peddie x, Terry Willis '72 and Chris 180th win which made her the ,5th winningest

of ill heath. He retired Main '97. • Gary Evans was appointed to coach in the state of Indiana. • Matthew Wilson from the Taylor edu- serve as Michigan Area Rep. for the Conserva- Weeden, beloved son of Mark & Vicki (Wil- cation faculty at the tive Congregational Christian Conference. He son) Weeden was born and died on March 24,

end of 1992. His wife, will continue to serve as senior pastor of High- 1995. The Weedens have a son Mark Jr. who is 4. Betty HA '83, former land Congregational Church, as well as provide The family resides at 1504 E. Forest Ave., alumni director, has some oversight and assistance to the churches Wheaton, IL 60187.

been deeply touched and pastors of that denomination in the state of by the many expres- Robert Freese Michigan.

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1978 1982 Pastor appointed D.S. Rev. Russell Patton is the new pastor at Centerville United Methodist Church. He previ- Sean & Jenny Dr. Russell M. Clark, Jr., pastor of the ously served churches in Vincennes, New Al- (Schwartz) Beckett Bexley United Methodist Church, Colum- bany, Terre Haute and Evansville districts. are delighted to an- bus, OH, has been appointed to serve as nounce the birth of district superintendent of the Newark Dis- McKenzie Erin on 1979 trict, West Ohio Conference, beginning July April 4, 1995. Big sis- 1, 1995. Marianne Carter has been promoted to direc- ter Katelyn is 3. Sean Clark is a 1968 graduate of Taylor. He tor of business integration for Merisel. Inc. In is minister of music at also holds the MDiv from Asbury Seminary, her position she reports directly to the chairman Lakeridge United MS degree in Mental Health Counseling of the board for Merisel, a $5 billion worldwide Methodist Church. Russell Clark, Jr. from Wright State Univ., and the DMin de- distributor of computer products and services. The Bucketts reside at gree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. Marianne will be directing the merger and inte- 231791stSt., Lubbock, A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, Clark served as an gration of ComputerLand and Datago which were TX 79423. • Greg & infantry commander and intelligence officer. He has been awarded the purchased by Merisel in 1994. She is the daugh- Joy (Yonally) Pyles Bronze Star and Purple Heart because of his action in combat. ter of Carmen Taylor, former TU director of are the proud parents His district and conference service has included serving as chair- records and the late Burl Carter. Her address is of Matthew Aaron man of four District committees on pastoral case, and chairing the 4847 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. • Earl born May 11, 1995. West Ohio Conference Board of Pastoral Care and Counseling. & Bea (Welly) Streacker joyfully welcome Earl Sarah (7) and Hayden Dr. Clark's wife, Marty, is a registered nurse. They are the parents Stephen Charles bom August 4, 1995. Caitlin is (3) welcomed him of Hannah, Corrie, and Kelsey. He is the son of Lt. Col. Russell '47 his big sister. The family resides at 324 W. Yates, home. Joy works for & Gertrude (Johnson '70) Clark. His brothers are Rev. James Findley, OH 45840. • John Wilson is currently Eur/Aupair. The Pyles Clark '73, Cincinnati, OH; David Clark x'70. Upland, IN; and studying at Asbury Seminary with anticipated live at 5785 Scotia Ct., William Clark x'75, Upland, IN. graduation in 1996. He and wife Laura are also Dublin, OH 43016. student-staff persons in the Barnabas Founda- tion. The Wilsons have 2 children: John Robert 1983 (3) . The family lives at 3415 Argyll Dr., Ft. Wayne, (2) and Krista (5). Their address is 304 Butler, IN 46806. Wilmore, KY 40390. Gary & Joy (Garda) Ganster announce the arrival of Sarah on Feb. 16, 1995. She was wel- 1984 1980 comed home by big brother Luke (3). Joy is controller for Sonlife Ministries and Gary is a Paul & Mary (Mann) Dunlap have 2 children,

Sarah Elizabeth was born on Mother's Day, May computer programmer at FermiLab. They re- TJ (10) and Nicole (9). Paul is a machinist at Fan 14, 1995 to proud parents. Brad & Beth (Keriin) side at 616 E. Emerson, Lombard, IL (i0148. • Steel. Their address is PO Box 346, Pleasant Tobin. BrotherJohnis7. Beth took the summer Marc & Julie (Perez '85) Levesque are the Unity. PA 15676. • Bill & Chris (Neal '86) off from her job as assistant district attorney to proud parents of Matthew Tyler born June 28, Ferrell have moved to 809 Woodhaven Ln., Gar- spend time with the family. The Tobin's home is 1995. Brother Marc Taylor is 2. Marc is principal land, TX 75040, where Bill is majoring in pastoral at 312 Terrace Mountain Rd., Waco, TX 76712. at Houser Intermediate School. Their address is studies at Dallas Theological Sem. They felt 27230 Orth Ln., Conroe, TX 7738.5-9046. • Doug called to full-time ministry, resigned from the 1981 & Jenny (Klosterman '84) Munson have family business, sold their home and relocated moved to 8723 Highwood Way. Apple Valley, to Dallas. They would love to hear from Taylor Mike & Doris Alderink are the proud parents of MN 55124. Doug is currently working with his friends! • Chris Goeglein has been promoted Rebecca Anne born June 18, 1995. Sisters are brother-in-law in a software consulting company to second vice president at Lincoln National

Ellen (4) and Jessica (almost 2). Mike continues called Vision Technologies. Jenny is a part-time Corp. He is a member of the corp. planning and to work with Boehringer Mannheim as part of medical technologist and fuU-time mom. Their development dept., responsible for managing new product production. Their address is 4737 children are Rachel (5) and Bradley (2). ©Steve selected projects with regard to mergers, acqui-

Christenson St., Brentwood, CA 94513. • Phil, & Marsha (Brinson) Nygren joyfully announce sitions and divestitures. • Lisa Jones was named

Janet & Bethany Jamieson are happy to an- the birth of Jenna Leigh on May 3, 1995. Jenna the Class 2A GirlsTrack Coach of the Year for nounce the arrival of Mark Daniel on May 31, was welcomed home by brothers Erik (5) and the state of FL. Jones coaches both girls and

1995. The family resides at 12090 Indian Hollow Zachary (2). The Nygrens reside at 1624 Abby boys, grades 7-12 at Northside Christian School Rd., Grafton, OH 44044. ©Jay & Nancy (Frylink) Dr., Naperville, IL 60563. •ArlinTroyer gradu- in St. Petersburg. She teaches history and geog- McMann welcomed twins Andrew Robert and ated from Westminster Theological Sem. in May raphy in the middle school. Lisa's address is

Margaret (Maggie) Scott into their family on with an MDiv. The new address for Arlin and 6414 71st. St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 34665-4841. •

April 1, 1995. Big brother Jonathan (3) is de- wife Cathy is PO Box 943, Mt. Home, NC 28758. Burt & Nancy Kaper are pleased to announce lighted with his new siblings! The McManns Arlin is assistant pastor of worship and assimila- the birth of Allison Joy on Oct. 16, 1994. Brother reside at 1534 Hiddenbrook Dr., Herndon, VA tion of the Grace Community Church. • Rev. Grant is 4. The Kapers live at RR3, Box 84E,

22070. • Brian & Joy ( Hostetler) Ruegsegger Doug & Lynelle (Beeson '81 ) Vogel are both Watseka, IL 60970. • SSgt. Jeffrey x & Tami proudly announce the birth of Faye Ellen on serving at the Village Green Free Methodist (Tucker '87) King have moved to a warmer

Sept. 4, 1994. Siblings are Tyler (9), Hannah (7) Church. Doug is in his 4th year as senior pastor climate. Jeff is serving as an electronic intelli- and Grace (6). They live at 4205 County Rd. 35, and Lynelle is associate pastor of CE. Doug is gence analyst with the US Air Force at Davis-

Auburn, IN 46706. planning 4 tours to Mexico to build a church in Monthan AFB, AZ. Tami is a full-time mom to Nogales during the summer of '96. The Vogels Jacob Michael (almost 4) and Hannah (almost

have 3 children: Caleb (6), Miriam (3)andMarisa 2). Their address is 9000 E. Speedway #10204,

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Tucson, AZ 85710. • Ron & Tammy (Hinman) 1986 Scott received a surprise blessing with tlie adop- tion of Tyler James on April 17, 1994. Ron is John & Stacy human resources manager with Zondervan and Bloomberg wel- Tammy is an instructor in communications at comed Sunny Miette Grand Rapids Communitj' College. They teach into the family on June young marrieds at Central Wesleyan in Holland. 7, 1995. Matthew (4) The family's address is 2,590 Gay Paree Dr.. and Eric (almost 3) are Zeeland, MI 49464. • John & (Cathy Deeter happy to have a little x'85) Trout are the proud parents of Allyson sister. John has left GE

Rae bom Sept. 2, 1994. She joins sister Audrey Aircraft Engines to

Nicole (5) .John is principal in the Whitley County take a new job with the

Com. Schools in Columbia City. Cathy is at home MacNeal-Schwendler with the girls. The Trouts reside at 764W-1 100 S, Corp. as an application Warren, IN 46792. • Doug & Linda (Lubbert) engineer. The family VanderMeulen celebrated the birth of Michael lives at 5299 Fieldstone

Paul on July 21, 1994. Doug is senior pastor at Ct., West Chester, OH John Lockwood '87 gets a lift from Tom Emmons '84, Lee First Baptist Church of San Lorenzo Valley and 45069. •Tom &Lora Crawford '87, Wendy Eck x '87, Mike Truax '88, Pete Rossi '87, Linda is a homemaker and part-time indepen- (Robbins x) Jackson Mike Kowinowski, and Kris (Macklin '87) Rossi. dent contractor with a social work agency serv- have moved to Colum- ing seniors. They live in the Santa Cruz moun- bus, OH for Tom to tains at 110 Woodview Dr., Ben Lomond, CA complete a 2-yr. fellowship in plastic surgery. McKinney proudly welcome Caroline Beth bora

95005. Their new address is 1667 Bendelow Dr., Colum- Oct. 14, 1994. Sister Amanda is 3. Steve is asst. bus, OH 43228. • Robb & Kim (Brunner) vice president and asst. controller at Oak Brook

Logan welcome into their family Emma Ruth Bank. Leanne is now staying at home. Their

born May 12, 1995. She joins sister Jennifer (4). address is IN 140 Timber Ridge Dr., Winfield, IL

Scott & Sue (NvTnan) Anderson have a new Robb is a sr. programmer/analyst and Kim is a 60190-2020. • Benjamin & Kelly (Koehlinger daughter Holly Sue born April 4, 1995. Sister technical trainer, both at USA Group. The family '90) Morton are the proud parents of Brittney

Hope is 3. Scott works at the NJ Turnpike Au- resides at 203 Buckingham Ct., Fishers, IN 46038 Elizabeth born May 1, 1995. Sister Courtney is 4. thority and Sue is at home with the girls. The • Robert Taylor has been named as the new Ben is distrist sales asst. at Pioneer Hybrid Intl.

Andersons live at 84 Lexington Ave., Mt. Holly, rep. for Edward D. Jones & Co. in Blackford and Kelly is asst. director of Boys & Girls Club of NJ 08060. • Tim & Betsy (Helmus) Anderson County, IN. Robert and wife Missy have 2 daugh- Grant County. They live at 8494 W-900S-90, are the proud parents of Samuel Curtis born May ters. Tiffany (5) and Lydia (2). • Kevin & Warren, IN 46792. • Bill & Laurie Starr are the 27, 1995. Betsy started a home-based company Marilyn (Hall '83) Wilder are the proud par- proud parents of Annie Marie bom June 26, in March 1995 called Anderson Design and Inte- ents of Elisabeth May born Dec. 14, 1994. Broth- 1995. Sisters are Leslie (5) and Maggie (3). The riors. Tim is still with IBM. The family's address ers are Wesley (2) and Elliot (4). Kevin is assoc. Starrs live at 1824 Brenton Rd., Cambridge, OH is Four N. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, N^' pastor of youth and educ. at Grace Community 43725-1736. •Ted & Lori (Gardin '86) White, 12603. • Mark & Cindy (Pearson) Bates Church and Marilyn practices law part-time with along with big brother Thaddeus, give praise to proudly welcome Tonya Nicole bom Feb. 20, Adrian & Pankratz P.A. Their address is 215 E. God for the gift of Jonas Elijah bom Feb. 13,

1995. Sisters are Brittany (4) and Lauren (2). 9th St., Newton, KS 67114-2711. 1995. After 7 years of teaching special ed., Ted

Their address is 736 Fox Rd., Lino Lakes, MN spent the past year completing is master's de- 55014. • Mark & LeDania (Wallace '86) gree at lU-South Bend. Lori is staying home with Bowell joyfully announce the birth of Lakin Kay 1987 the boys. They would love to hear from TU on Oct. 2, 1994. Brother Blake is 2. The Bowells Robert Clark is owner of Universal Sportswear friendsat their new address: 0915 W-450S, North live at 1504 E. Markwood Ave., Indianapolis, IN Co. which specializes in embroidered and screen- Judson, IN 46366. •James& Jodi (Williamson)

46227. • Dave Bums has completed 3 years of printed sportswear. His address is 8560 N. Hague Worth joyfully welcome Devin Anne born July service as Taylor's associate dir. of admissions Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256-3441. • Chet & 19, 1995. Jodi is a massage therapist and James and now operates as account executive for Am- Melanie (Lane '86) Gorski are the proud is a full-time student at LIFE Chiropractic Col- bassador Consulting. He continues his "other parents of Chester Edward Gorski III born Dec. le,ge. They live at 163 Hedges St., Marietta, GA life" as radio anchor for coverage of the Ameri- 23, 1994. Chet is a manager for Price Waterhouse 30060. • Bob & Beth Zentz announce the birth can Speed Assoc. Stock car races. Dave's new in its management consulting services practice. of Jacob Robert on Sept. 3, 1995. Bob is a busy address is 2310-B Rippling Way S, Indianapolis, Melanie has left her job as a chemist to stay pediatrician in Kokomo. Their address is 4110

IN 46260. • Patty Link married David Tarlach home. Their address is 621 E. Mehring Way Toni Dr., Kokomo, IN 46902-4451. on April 23, 1994 in Oak Park, IL Taylor partici- #1701, Cincinnati. OH 45202-3531. • Danny & pants were Pam (Dugan '87) Holden and Miggin Hutson joyfully announce the birth of 1988 Marlis (Miller '86) Castle. The couple resides Brendan Avery on April 15, 1995. Sister Miranda at 2835 S. Home Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402. • David is 3. The Hutsons live at RR2, Box 135, Steve & Nancy (Crum '91) Fortenberry & Carrie (Godfrey) Tebay are the proud par- Summitville, IN 46070. • John Lockwood mar- proudly announce the birth of Sarah Grace on ents of Amy Grace bora August 16. 1994. Sib- ried Amy Wood on April 8, 1885 in New Castle, August 8, 1995. The family resides at 500 Lincoln lings are Taylor (6) and Tara (4). Their address PA. TU participants in the wedding were Wendy Ave., Greenwood, MS 38930-2460. • Philip & is 5228 E. Tango Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807. Eck X, Pete & Kris (Macklin) Rossi, Lee Pam Herman are happy to announce the birth of Crawford and Mike Truax '88. The couple's Josiah Philip on Oct. 16, 1994.Philipcontinuesto

address is Rt. 4, Box 317, New Castle, PA 16101. pastor and disciple bilingual Latino youth part- • Steven & Leanne (VanNattan '88) time and works full-time as project coordinator

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of a 12 community gang prevention taste force shelter and the Salvation Aiiny Kid's Program, in the nortliwest suburbs of Chicago. Pam is both in Athens. This was strictly a community home with Josiah and also babysits. Their service award and did not involve putting his address is 838 Mchitosh Ct. #308. Prospect osteopathic training to use. Darrel's address is 3

Hts., IL 60070. • Joe Maniglia graduated in Elliott St., Athens, OH 45701-2608. • Jeff & June from Denver Seminary with a master's Jennifer Leichty are the proud parents of An- degree in youth ministry and counseling minis- drew Jacob born May 17. 1995. Siblings are tries. He is currently employed as jr. high youth Joshua (3) and Emilee (1). The family lives at pastor at Bear Valley Church in Lakewood. His 1127 W. Ludwig Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. • wife Rebecca (Hubbard '91) continues her Thomas Meeks married Kathryn Hathaway on work at Community Research Associates where July 1, 1995 in Augusta, GA. They are both she trains individuals working in the juvenile serving with Campus Crusade for Christ in Mos- Scott '91 and Mimi (Barahona '92) Crook justice system how to effectively deal with ado- cow, Russia. Kathy has been teaching 4th grade with Andrea Carolina. lescent female offenders. The Maniglias live at in the local Christian school for 2 years. Tom has 2738 S. Xavier, Denver, CO 80236. • Rick & been serving as the computer coordinator for (Hess) Purdy joyfully announce the birth of

Holly (Brant) Marsh welcome Timothy John the Eurasia Area Ministries main office in Mos- Jonathan Robert on April 13, 1995. Kathryn is a bom Nov. 22, 1994. Siblings are Carrie (almost cow. The couple's address is PO Box 176 New special ed. teacher but will be staying home.

4) and David (2). The Marshes now reside at Life/Meeks, Varashavskoye Shosse 31, Mos- Bob is the national sales manager for LeapFrog

4200 Haycoke Rd., Baltimore, MD 21236. • cow 113105 RUSSL^. • Steve & Deb (Smith) Technologies. Their address is 6216 Hunter Scott & Julie (Belknap) Nieveen proudly O'Keefe are blessed to announce the birth of Wood Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46835. • Jim x & announce the birth of Hailey Paige born Dec. Gabriel Steven on May 16, 1995. The family Lisa (Gendich x'90) Strickland are the proud

17, 1994. Sister Kensey is 3. They reside at 3926 resides at 3806 Edgewater Ct., Marion, IN 46953. parents of Austin James born Dec. 13, 1994.

E. Old Rd. 30, Warsaw, IN 46580. • Jamey & • Margo Tiede received an MEd. from Indiana Sister Taylor Ann is 2. The family lives at 4813 Rachel Schmitz joyfully announce the birth of Wesleyan on August 12, 1995 was a 3.99 GPA. Freer, Rochester, MI 48064.

Chloe Elizabeth on May 31, 1995. Sister Sophia She is in her 4th year as a kindergarten teacher is 2. The family lives at 717 Indian Wells Ln., at New Palestine Elementary. Her address is Perrysburg, OH 43551. • Lisanne Shupe mar- 4077MeanderBend,A-3, Indianapolis, IN 4.5268. 1991 ried Richard Sykes on April 29, 1995. They are • Gary & Jenny (Moody) Wilcox proudly wel- Pam Agee and Todd Miller were married on living at 308 Stromer Dr., Cary, NC. Taylor come Crystal Michele bom Oct. 15, 1995. Brother Oct. 22, 1994 in Grand Rapids, MI. Taylor partici- participants in the wedding were Janeen Stephen is 2. They reside at 10477 Bottle Rock pants were Michelle (Congleton) Luke, Alesha Anderson and Reann Lydick '89. Lisanne Rd., Kelseyville, CA 95451. • Randy & DenHartigh and Jon & Jodi (Roth '93) received her PhD in Dec. 1993 from NC State Stephanie (Wilson '91) Walker proudly an- Rudolph. Todd is a tnist t;ix officer for NBD

Univ. in industrial/organizational psychology. nounce the arrival of Courtney Paige bom May Bank and Pam is an 8th grade teacher. The

• Kirby & Marjorie Tipple are the proud 13. 1995. Brother Jalen is 2. Randy is employed couple lives at 604 Redbud Ln., Middlebury, IN parents of Madison Lindsey born April 25, 1995. at Magnavox. The family lives at 1116 Oak Bay 46540. • Sean Copeland has moved to Ireland

Siblings are Kolson (4) and Malory (2) . Kirby is Run. Ft. Wayne. IN 46825. to do church planting. His new address is 17 a biology teacher and varsity wrestling coach at Castlefield Dr., Knocklyon, Dublin 16, IRELAND.

Union HS in Modock. Their address is 13900E- He would love to hear from friends, especially CR400S, Parker City, IN 47368. 1990 guys from 1st East Wengatz! • Cynthia Cox Eric & Juanita (Yoder) Albright recently moved married Paul Stocksdale '92 on April 22, 1995. 1989 fromHershey, PA to Indianapolis, where Juanita Paul is the art director for the Messenger, the is a 2nd-year intemal medicine resident and Eric magazine of Church of the Brethren and Cynthia

Beth Dodds married Scott Fenton on July 2, is a pediatric hematology /oncology fellow at is with American Express Financial Advising.

1994 in Columbus, OH. In the wedding fromTU Riley Children's Hospital/RI Med Center. Their Their address is 482 E. Chicago, Elgin, 11,60120. were Tami (Fuhrmann) Biehn, Holly address is 4639 Santa Cruz Dr. Apt. D, India- • Scott & Mimi (Barahona '92) Crook joy- Halvorson and Dr. Russell Clark '68. Scott napolis, IN 46268. • Dr. Kevin & Heather fully welcome Andrea Carolina bom April 27, is attending Capital Univ. Law School and Beth (Bultman '92 ) Bluemel are proud to announce 1995. Scott owns and runs a bed and breakfast is an acct. executive with Cellular One. The the birth of Kaitlyn Virginia on May 12, 1995. and Mimi workds for UNICEF in the administra- couple lives at 352 Forest St., Columbus, OH They are currently residing at 3112 Satinwood tion dept. Their address is Apdo. 20087, 43206. • Chad & Dana (Deacon) Emery Dr., Janesville, WI 53546 where Kevin is com- Comayaguela D.C., Honduras, CA. • Bob '82 proudly welcome Quinn Suzanne born April 25, pleting a medical residency in family practice. & Susan (deBoer) Engel announce the birth of 1995. They live at 1707 Carolyn Way, Heather is taking a break from teaching in order Tristan Robert on Jan. 31, 1995. Sister Rachel is

Richardson, TX 75081. * Tami Furhmann and to stay at home. • Jeff & Sarah (Nussbaum 2. Bob is the director of World Impact, an inner- Geoff Biehn were married on May 21, 1994. TLI '91) Kaper are the proud parents of Alex Jeffrey city ministry. They reside at 422 N. Park, Fresno,

participants were Holly Halverson, Lisa bom August 18, 1995. They are still living in CA 9370 1 . ©Tracie Evans was married to David

(Walter) Baird, Beth (Miller) Wild, Beth Watseka, IL. • Dawn Olday married Scott Zander on August 6, 1994. The couple's address

(Dodds) Fenton and Jodi (Fuhrmann '87) Mosby on July 23, 1994 in Barrington, IL. TU is 4750 Rogers Rd., Parma, MI 49269. • Matt &

PhilHps. Geoff works in the intl. finance area participants were Tim '91 & Julie (Olday '92) Caryn Garnett proudly welcome Kelsea with CompuServe and Tami is a flight attendant Henriques, Gayle Benedetto '92 and Jenny Elisabeth bom August 26, 1995. They have moved for Delta Airlines. The couple lives at 167 E. (Olday x'95) Hansen. The couple lives at 1 135 to 4241 Upland Way, Gadand,TX 75042. •John Mithoff St.. Columbus, OH 43206. • Third-year Perry Dr., Palatine, IL 60067. • Nate Phinney Hein recently graduated from lU School of Law. student Darrel Hotmire recently received the has begun a master of arts program at Yale Univ. He is employed with Brotherhood Mutual Life

Ciba Geigy Community Service Award for mak- Divinity School. His new address is 350 Canner Ins. Co. He and wife Susan live at 1 109 Lynn Ave., ing an impact at the Good Works homeless St, #407, New Haven, CT0651 1. • Bob & Katiiryn Fort Wayne, IN 46805. • Lisa Paige married

Winter 1996 /TAYLOR 37 1 ALUMNI NOTES

..^:4:::.--. -l:- .. . . /:^ j^i**" Brad jj^pl '92 & /<-^ m^fc Debora 4^1 (Ram- ponah '93) Oliver with li Brad's father, SUi*^ Jim '52. Bennet and Steve and Kim- Heather (Hobbs berly (Locliridge '92) Bus^^. '92) Patterson

Patrick and Lisa (Paige '91) Janet, Elissa and Nathian, witli Lisa's parents, Kurt and Carol Paige.

Patrick .laiTfll on Dec. 21, 1990. They now have

2 children: Elissa Marie (3) and Nathan Patrick

(2). Patrick worksforC.P. Morgan Homebuilders as manager of estimating. Lisa is a full-time Kurt X '93 and homemaker. The family lives at 271 Hollowview Jennifer (Spencer Ct., Noblesville, IN 46060. • Stephanie Moody '94) Vanden Brink Friends gather with Adam and Tica (Laughner '92) Wegel graduated from lU Med School in May 1995 and has moved to Pittsburgh to begin her 6-year They live in Lafayette, IN.9 Heather Hobbs Houston, Memphis and Atlanta offices. The residency in otolaryngology. If any of her Taylor married Bennet Bush on May 27, 1995. Taylor couple will be moving again in Feb. 1996. • friends find themselves in the 'Burgh, you can participants were Heather Sykes, Carole Linda Stonick and Kirk Newcomer were find her at the Univ. of Pittsburgh Hospitals-just Buhrow, Amy Keeton '93, Beth Bertka '93 married on Nov. 19, 1994 in Indianapolis. Partici- page her!» Kevin & Rebecca (McMillan '90) and Paul '93 & Julie (Tyner '93) Sykes. pating from TLI were Tammy Swymeler, Jeff Page are the proud parents of Mikala Irene born Heather graduated from Valparaiso Univ. Scliool Stonick '91, Matt Bowen '93, Janel Jacob

.luly 6, 1995. The family resides at 1225 Surrey of Law in May. Bennet is an attorney with Neal, '93 and Wendy Joye '93. Kirk is an accountant Ln., Elgin, SC 29045. • Willem & Janelle Neal, & Stewart, P.C. in Flint. The couple's ad- with RJ Pile & Co. and Linda is an accountant

(Hall) Van Beeknow reside at 1486 W.Jefferson dress is 12095 Juniper Way, Apt. 641, Grand with NHP Management. The couple resides at Ave. #C. Na])erville, IL 60540. Willem is a corpo- Blanc, MI 48439. • Tica Laughner married 12514 Saksons Blvd., Fishers, IN 46038. ©Tracy ratebankingofficeratABNAMRCJ Bank (Dutch). Adam Wegel on May 27, 1995. TU participants Tobey married Mike Manning on March 18, In 1993 he completed his MBA at the Rotterdam were Susan (Walter) Weddle and Tena Kiause. 1995. TU participants were Anne Marie (Watne)

School of Management, Rotterdam, Holland. Tica is a high school English teacher, tennis and Sarkela, Jennifer (Settlage) Urban, Kate Janelle is in her 2nd year of an MSW program at volleyball coach at Northwestern HSin Kokomo. Odel and Sean McHugh. The couple resides at

Loyola. Adam is an engineer at Delco Electronics. Their 2150 Sunset Dr., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. •

address is 419 W. Lincoln Rd., #6M, Kokomo, IN Robin Vergoz and Jonathan Montgomery were 46902. • Kimberly Lochridge and Steve married on August 5, 1995 in Bloomfield Hills,

Patterson were married on Jan. 7, 1995. The MI. They arc living in Hungaiy for a year teach- Ailsa Berzon married Chris Pujol on June 24, couple resides in Princeton, IL. • Stephen & ing English. • Lynn Warden married Tim 1995 in Houston, TX. In the wedding from TU Jennifer (Johnson '92) Moorhatch relocated Nygaard on July 1, 1995. Tim is a design engi- were Joan (Blum) Doran, Gayle Benedetto, to the Chicago area. Steve is attending Trinity neer for Amana Refrigeration and Lynn is seek- David Pyle '70, Nanci (Henning '71) Pyle, Evangelical Div. School to prepare to become a ing part-time employment. Their address is 707 Frank Pyle '61, J. Richard Pyle '69 and youth pastor and Jen will be working as the Oak St. #12, Williamsburg, LA 52361. Cindy Cooper '94. The couple lives at 4711 music buyer for the Trinity Bookstore. Their

HunterwoodCir., Richmond, TX 77469. •David new address is 269 7th St., Apt. lA, Wheeling, IL & Angela (Jones) Chastain are the proud 60090. • Brad Oliver graduated from USAF parents of Matthew David born August 6, 1995. officer training school in May 1995. He is now Jana Lautzenheiser and Mike Fields were

Angela received her MS in educ. from Purdue 2nd Lt. in the air force and is undergoing addi- married on July 29. 1995. TU participants were Univ. in May 1995. She is employed by the tional training in San Angelo, TX. Deborah Shannon (Meiboom) Thompson, Patty '9 School of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue. David (Rampona '93) is still employed by Applied McCammon , Donna (Lautzenheiser '78) is an electrical engineer at M.A.I. L. Code, Inc. Earth Sciences, Inc. but now works with the Feliciano, Carey Collins '93 and Liz Fields

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Jerry and Sara (Brown '95) Waddel's wedding party includes a number of Taylor representatives. Donald and Julie (French x '94) Jones Jason and Gayla with Hunter Austin (Plaia '95) Konanz

'97. Mike is a financial advisor with Diversified

Financial Group and Jana is a systems consult- 1995 ant for Andersen Consulting. They live at 8561 Sara Brown and Jerry Megan Ct. Apt. G, Indianapolis. IN 46256. • Waddel were mar- Candace Tabb and Gordy Wilhite were married riedjune 24, 1995 in Oct. 29, 1994 in Baton Rouge, LA. In the wedding Lincoln, NE. TU par- from TU were Amy (Landt) Kregel, Julie (Ely ticipants in the wed- '94) Francis, Kim (Wright '94) Adkison and ding were Mike Gina Gerard. Gordy is a Wheaton graduate. He Brown '97, Steph- is working for Greenleaf, Inc. Candy is starting anie (Hamilton) her own home business, specializing in paint- Marcotte, Dawn Peter '95 and Susan (Miller '95) Heck gather with a large ings, prints and greeting cards. The couple's Gunther, Kari contingent of Taylor family and friends. new address is 110 Southport Rd. #129, Kaempfer, Lisa Spartanburg, SC 29306. Oliverson, Tara Sweet, Sonia Bomtrager, Kris Drent x'96, Cheri Armstrong '94 and Jeff Pearson '98. 1994 Sara teaches 5th grade at Platte Valley Christian

Brian & Jessica (Whittaker '95) Bolts are Academy and Jerry is a computer specialist at the proud parents of Olivia Morgan born Jan. 5, Western Publishing Co. Their address is 8011

1995. Brian is a chemistry teacher at Lehigh Myrtle, Lincoln, NE 68506. • Headier Gladhill

Senior HS. The family resides at 5014 26th St. is executive director of Tender Care Pregnancy SW, Lehigh, FL 33971. • Landy Glavach, Ministries in Gettysburg and Hanover, PA. She Jonathan Linstra, George Polcasterand Matt is serving women who are experiencing an un- Hardy '93 had a mini-reunion in August 1995. planned pregnancy and need assistance, both

Landy is a buyer for the Erickson Co.: Jon is in material and spiritual. • Angie Hamsho is di- the unit trust division of Van Kampen American rector of youth ministries at Westminster Pres-

Capital; George is working on an MDiv at Trinity byterian Church in Muncie. Her address is 3701 Re-cycling are class of '94 graduates and Matt is at Wheaton working on a master's in Chadam Ln. #3B, Muncie, IN 47304. • Don Landy Glavach, Jonathan Linstra, clinical psychology. • Aileen Haralson mar- Helton married Charlotte Phillips on July 1, George Polcaster and Matt Hardy '93 ried Shawn DeJonge on July 8, 1995. Their 1995 in Covington, KY. In the wedding from TU address is 9419 Sophomore Ave. Apt. Canter- were Kevin Shafer x, Don Mitchell '96 and bury #13. Highland, IN 46322. • Donald* Julie Scott Welsh '96. The couple resides at 716 '94, Joe '89 & Lisa (Moritz '90) Miller and (French x) Jones are the proud parents of Rosewood Dr. #62, Taylor Mill, KY 41015. • Jessica Murphy '97. Also from Taylor at the Hunter Austin born March 24, 1994. They live at Christine Kuhns and Steve Gundy were mar- wedding were Peter and Susan's parents: Joe 235 Countryside Cir. #64E, KjioxviUe, TN 37923. ried on August 19, 1995. TU participants were Miller '67. Karen (Motz '68) Heckand David • Jennifer Spencer and Kurt Vanden Brink Heather Gladhill, Janis Hawks '96, Sandra '65 & Mary Kay (Naumann '64) Fraser. The x'93 were married on June 24, 1995 in Chatham, Carlson '96. Jeff Burden '94, Mark couple lives at 126 W. Park Ave., Apt. B, Maple NJ. TU participants were Shelley Snyder, Mary Steenbarger '94, Mike Gundy '93, Carrie Shade, NJ 08052. • Gayla Plaia married Jason Michaelson '93 and Kevin Vanden Brink Fletcher '97, Mary Kauffman '96 and Jon Konanz on June 24, 1995. TL' participants in the '91. Kurt is currently operations manager and Baugh '97. They live at 406 Erin Ln., Nashville, wedding were Don Weirenga, April Hunter x, provides technical support at The Image Group, IN 37721-2882. •Jennifer Leverenz married Melanie Emer '94, Amelia Overbeck '94, a communications company in Holland, Ml. Jen- Aaron Davidson on June 24, 1995. The couple's Kendra (Bishop '94) Hamby and Renea nifer is pursuing a master's degree in occupa- address is 730 Shadowood Dr., Nashville,TN Scherrer '96. Jason is assistant produce man- tional therapy at Western Mich. Univ. Their 37205. • Susan Miller and Peter Heck were ager at Martin's Supermarket and Gayla is wrap- home address is 6090-12 Woodfield Dr. SE, Grand married on July 1, 1995 in Cincinnati, OH. Mem- around case manager at Oaklawn. The couple Rapids, MI 49548. bers of the wedding party from TU were Staci lives at 209 E. Emerald St., Elkhart, IN 46514. Lowell, Rich Rader '94, Aogu Matsuoka

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