Eastern Nazarene College • Volume 70 • Number 4 • Winter 2011

A ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened Right: Representing some of the many groups the newly renovated Mann Student Center who worked to make the renovation a reality lobby. The new space features a Starbucks are (left to right) Steve Bandi for Pioneer coffee counter named the “Hebrews Cafe,” Caterers, President McGee for the college, tables and chairs, and an open lounge Janet Lanham for friends and colleagues of area rededicated to the late alumna Linda Linda Whitling, and SGA President Payne Whitling (78). Ford (13) for current and future students. S arah G ood (09) Erica S cott Mc G rath (09) S arah G ood (09) S arah G ood (09)

Author and Alumna Homecoming via Technology Lady Lions First to Make Conference Helen (Conser, 46) Maybury and, Robert Maybury (44) Dr. (76) accepted the Alumnus The 2011 Women’s Soccer team returned to campus for Homecoming 2011. of the Year Award live via satellite from the broke records and earned a spot Helen has written a book about her parents’ 37 Philippines where he is president of in the CCC playoffs for the first time years of service as missionaries in India. Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. in the team’s history. See story and photos on page 6 See story on page 7 See story on page 4

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Vol 70 #4 • Winter 2011 Editorial Staff Jennifer Logue Archives are a ‘peek into the past’ Editor Alumni who attended this year’s Homecoming enjoyed a “Peek into the Past” at Sarah Good ENC’s newly expanded Archives facility. Specialist Marketing and Communications The photo below is what one of the ENC Archives storage rooms looks like after Photographer except where noted the department’s summer moving project. With the help of Dr. McGee, the Archives Susan Ramey received a donation that enabled the department to purchase new shelving and ex- Production pand across the hall at the Old Colony campus. The original two Archives rooms are Alexandra Foran (12) now used solely for storage, while the new expanded space features a Research and Student Staff Reading Room that offers space for researchers, displays of permanent collections Administration and work space for processing new collections and donations. Corlis McGee President For those unable to attend this year’s Homecoming, the Archives plans to offer Timothy T. Wooster In this issue another “Peek into the Past” at Homecoming 2012. Provost and To make a donation to the ENC Archives or for assistance with a research Dean of the College • ENC Archives 2 request, please contact [email protected]. Vernon Wesley • President’s Message 3 Vice President Student Development Dr. McGee Receives Award Jan Weisen • News Briefs 4 Vice President Finance Staff/Faculty News Scott Turcott lady Lions Make CCC Playoffs Vice President • Jubilee Village 5 Institutional Advancement World Religions Course Corey MacPherson Vice President • Homecoming 2011 6 Spiritual Development and Church Relations • Chamber Singers Scandinavian Tour 7 William Driscoll Helen Maybury Publishes Parents’ Story Director Adult and Graduate Studies • Stories on the Sojourn 8 Stephen W. Dillman • Little Women 9 Director Steven Beck Receives President’s Medal Church Relations Meghan Jean-Noel Webber Breaks Soccer Records Director • Alum News 10 The Archives received a donation that enabled the department to purchase new Alumni Relations shelving and expand across the hall at the Old Colony campus. In Memory Scott MacFarland Director Every Class A Scholarship Update Marketing and Strategic Communications • Pillar of ExcellENCe: 11 The Christian Scholar greg Lanham and Jonathan Youngman USPS 109-140 is published quarterly • Holiday Greetings 12 by Eastern Nazarene College for Alumni Association members and friends of the college.

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Inset: There are many trea- sures to be found in the ENC archives, including photos, freshman beanies, letters, books - and the bell once used to call students to dinner. Right: The new Reading Room located at the Old Colony cam- pus provides a pleasant space for researchers and displays of permanent collections. If you have items you would like to donate to the ENC Archives, contact [email protected].

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Putting a Christian liberal arts education into action n the last issue of The Christian Scholar Instead of spending his summer in a labora- debates over possible conflicts of science with I noted that, in a world that increasingly tory, Ross traveled across Southern Mexico faith, he says, “We all agree with the essentials emphasizes preparation for a specific with Nazarene Youth in Mission, assisting at of the faith. Not only is God creator of all that career, a liberal arts education provides children’s camps and in planting new churches. is, but ‘the Word became flesh and lived among the broad-based critical thinking and His story is but one example of how Eastern us!’ and now His spirit lives within us. God is communicationI skills that today’s students need Nazarene College students have an opportunity, actively working in this world as He always to solve difficult problems in a complex world. as Bertha Munro so famously said, to combine has throughout all creation, even as the world In particular, the integrated process provided by the best in education with the best in Christian is subject to the laws of the universe He created a Christian liberal arts education helps students faith. Under the tutelage of such committed and sustains. The science I know, in its ongoing develop these critical thinking skills as they seek teachers as Chemistry Professor Hall as well developments, is completely consistent with our Dr. Corlis McGee, President to discern truth in all parts of their lives. as Shrader, Maybury, Taylor, Stark and many view of God. In fact, the more I learn, the more As president of Eastern Nazarene College, I am others, ENC students have for decades enjoyed I am in awe of God as the creator and sustainer blessed to lead an institution where faith and a rare opportunity: the chance to receive a first- of the universe.” education intersect on a daily basis. Our caring rate education in the sciences infused with a firm Far from being incompatible, therefore, Dr. and committed faculty challenge students each Christian foundation. Hall believes a strong academic program We all agree with day to have all that they do be informed by “I believe ENC does a wonderful job in integrat- in the sciences doesn’t challenge God’s scripture, reason, tradition and experience as is ing faith and science,” Ross said. “From weekly teachings, but instead reaffirms them and the essentials part of our Wesleyan tradition. Bible study sessions led by my science profes- provides a greater understanding of them. Nowhere was this fact more evident than at the sors to mission trips to chapel twice a week, “Science reveals what God has done and is do- of the faith. recent Homecoming Celebration dinner: As we ENC gives students lots of opportunities to stay ing in His universe,” he said. “We are created honored numerous alumni and faculty members plugged into our faith.” in God’s image and He has given us the ability Not only is God – many of whom enjoyed prestigious careers in Dr. Hall agrees. In fact, he points with satisfac- to discover how His universe works. As a pro- creator of all that the sciences – it was clear that Eastern Nazarene tion to numerous current and former Chemistry fessional chemist, in teaching and in research, College has a longstanding tradition of deftly students who excelled academically while also I find that developments in science impact my is, but ‘the Word integrating faith and science education so that growing spiritually. faith positively by deepening my awe of His creation and His love for us.” these two seemingly disparate topics strengthen, “One only has to look at a former student like became flesh and support and inform one another. David Wooster (79), a Chemistry major who With a firm foundation based in our Nazarene It’s a tradition that continues on our campus now leads the Esther Sanger Center for Com- tradition, Eastern Nazarene College seeks to lived among us!’ today and can be seen in the lives of our current passion,” he said. “Or current Chemistry senior provide our students with an education that is students. Chemistry major Ross Quick (12), for Holly Weaver (12): She was not only selected strong both spiritually and academically, pre- and now His spirit example, had already completed a number of on a competitive basis for the opportunity to paring them to be leaders who are able to see lives within us." student research opportunities when it came do summer research at the Pacific Northwest beyond the obvious and make a difference in time for him to decide how he wanted to spend National Laboratory, but also made time during our world. And we accomplish this goal through –Dr. Lowell Hall his 2011 summer vacation. the school year to accompany Chaplain Corey dedicated faculty members like Dr. Hall, who make a personal investment in our students as Ross, a straight A student who has been as- MacPherson (96) to Jackson, Mississippi, where they assist them in integrating their education sisting Professor Lowell Hall (59) on an NIH the group spent a week interviewing and relating and their faith for the betterment of themselves research project, could easily have had his to impoverished residents through the John M. and all mankind. pick of a number of prestigious research Perkins Foundation. placements. But Ross chose another path. “Christ calls us to a whole life,” Dr. Hall contin- “I felt as though God was calling me to do ued, “not a compartmentalized life.” something different,” he recalled. “After a lot of Given this strong integration of faith and sci- prayer seeking God’s will, I felt he was leading ence, when Dr. Hall views some of the current me to mission work.”

President McGee selected as first recipient of ‘South Shore Women’s Business Achievement Award’ President Corlis McGee was recently selected as enable working adults to further their education while balancing the first recipient of the South Shore Women’s work and family responsibilities. We are honored to recognize Business Network’s “Women’s Business her accomplishments with the South Shore Women’s Business Achievement Award.” Achievement Award.” Created as part of the network’s year-long 20th Since joining ENC as president in 2005, McGee has expanded anniversary celebration, the award recognizes a the college’s role in the wider community, providing student local businesswoman who exemplifies the South interns to local businesses and forming partnerships with re- Shore Women’s Business Network’s commit- gional non-profit organizations. ENC also launched the Center ment to helping other women grow and develop for Responsibility and Justice, which provides ENC students professionally. The award was presented at the with opportunities to assist local social service organizations in network’s 20th anniversary celebration, held achieving their missions. November 3 at Raffael’s at the South Shore In accepting the award, McGee noted the similarity of purpose Country Club and featuring WCVB anchor behind the founding of the South Shore Women’s Business Courtesy photo Susan Wornick as guest speaker. Network and the launch of ENC’s LEAD program for Adult Left to right: Karen Marshall, co-director of the Center for “As president of Eastern Nazarene College, Studies two decades ago. Responsibility and Justice; President McGee; Linda Scott, Dr. McGee oversees all aspects of the college’s “Twenty years ago, six entrepreneurial women recognized a associate academic dean of academic affairs and dean of undergraduate, graduate and adult studies pro- need in the community and founded this network to help women adult studies; and Jamica Love, associate dean of students, grams,” said SSWBN Executive Director Katie advance and succeed professionally,” she said. “And it was attend the 20th anniversary celebration of the South Shore Howard, who noted a panel of judges selected around that same time that ENC also recognized a need in the Women’s Business Network where Dr. McGee was honored McGee for the award from more than two dozen community and launched our Adult Studies program, which has with the Women’s Business Achievement Award. nominations submitted by network members helped many women complete their education while juggling a Doctor of Arts in Economics from Middle Tennessee State and the general public. “She has supported the work and family responsibilities. So I see our two missions as University. Prior to joining ENC, she served in a number of advancement of women into positions of aca- very complementary.” increasingly responsible leadership positions in higher educa- demic and administrative leadership while also A graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University, Dr. McGee earned tion, including dean of graduate studies at Point Loma Nazarene strengthening ENC’s adult studies programs that an MBA from the University of Tennessee at Nashville and later University and rector of European Nazarene College.

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NEWS BRIEFS Winter 2011 Christian artist/speaker issues challenge to 'repaint Jesus' Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist presents for several years at Georgia Public Radio in Atlanta lecture on op-eds and for the Voice of America in Washington, D.C. As part of the annual professional lecture series, and New York. She has also freelanced for National Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper columnist Ei- Public Radio, Public Radio International and the leen McNamara and Professor British Broadcasting Corporation. Currently, her Maura Jane Farrelly presented a free lecture on works focus on Catholics in the South in the 18th writing op-eds November 8 in the Mann Student and 19th centuries and on Methodist attempts to Center Auditorium. reconcile science with revealed religion in the 19th century. McNamara is a professor of the Practice in Journal- ism at Brandeis University. In addition to receiv- College presents lecture on Mass. Audubon ing the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1997, Society program she has received numerous honors including the The Audubon Society’s Coastal Yankee Quill Award (2007) and Distinguished Waterbird Program was the focus of a free lecture Writing Award (1997), among others. Courses presented Nov. 15 on ENC’s East Elm Campus. she has taught vary from Race and Gender in the Dr. Katharine Parsons, director of the Coastal News to Political Packaging in America to Media Waterbird Program (CWP), discussed Mass and Public Policy. Her published works include: Audubon’s coastal bird protection efforts and The Parting Glass: A Toast To The Traditional explained some of the successes and challenges Pubs of Ireland (2006), Breakdown: Sex, Suicide Noted Christian artist and speaker Eric Samuel Timm visited campus in Octo- of restoring plover and tern populations in Mas- and the Harvard Psychiatrist (1993) Eye on ber, captivating those who attended chapel and an evening presentation at , and sachusetts. Launched in 1987, the Coastal Water- Wollaston with his unique style and unforgettable the President George Bush: History in Essays & bird Program has partnered with the government, one-of-a-kind live art performance. The ENC Gospel Choir also performed at Cartoons (1994). private and public landowners and the public in the evening event. Farrelly is assistant professor of American studies order to protect species’ nesting grounds. During Timm travels across the United States and around the world using his artistic and director of the Journalism Program at Brandeis the course of the program, one of the species, the and speaking skills to inspire others, representing Compassion International, a University. She holds a Ph.D. in History from Piping Plover, has grown from only 150 pairs to Christian child sponsorship ministry. It is said, “When Eric speaks, people listen Emory University, with an emphasis on the colo- 650 in 2011. The program also monitors 130 sites - when he paints, people see what they could not hear.” nial and early-American periods, and on American on the Massachusetts coastline in order to protect To learn more about Timm’s ministry, visit nooneunderground.com. religious history. She worked as a full-time reporter the most threatened species of nesting birds. Lady Lions soccer team breaks records, makes playoffs for first time By Nicolette Kirkland he Women’s Soccer team defied expectations sors’ records, garner- and accomplished a team first this season, ing more wins than any Twhen the Lady Lions became the first team other ENC team at 9-7-2 in the program’s 14-year history to secure a spot in (.556 winning pct.). The the Commonwealth Coast Conference playoffs. team’s defense has pros- Despite falling 2-1 to number three seed Salve Regi- pered, allowing fewer goals than any other The 2011 Lady Lions are the first in the 14-year history of the women’s soccer na (11-5-1, 6-2-1) October 29, bringing their season women’s soccer team in program to secure a spot in the Commonwealth Coast Conference playoffs. record to 9-8-2, the 2011 team had an impressive season, breaking nearly every individual and team ENC’s history, with just record that exists in women’s soccer at ENC. 26 goals allowed in 17 games. Individually, se- Head Women's Soccer Faculty/Staff News Early in the 2011 school year, after being selected nior forward Kara Web- Coach Stephen Ham- ENC recently welcomed several new full-time faculty members. Alumnus to place last in league play by fellow CCC schools ber has tied the all-time ilton Robert Purpura (94) is a new assistant professor in the Teacher Education in the annual pre-season poll, head coach Stephen record for most goals in a season with 14 (in just Department. He brings to the position many years of experience as a teacher Hamilton entered the ENC athletic office with a 14 games played), and broken the all-time point and assistant principal for the . The Business Depart- smirk on his face. record with 34 points in a single year (see story on ment welcomed two new faculty members: Asst. Professor Jeffrey Bowe “I relish being underestimated,” he said. “I cannot page 9). In addition to their success on the field, – who brings more than 25 years of business experience; and Instructor wait to prove everyone wrong. You have no idea the team excels in the classroom, boasting one of Kellee (Proctor, 94) Birnstiel, who brings experience as a vice president for how much this motivates me.” the highest accumulative team grade point aver- State Street Bank and international experience with J.P. Morgan. Meanwhile, The team managed to adopt their leader’s mind- ages on campus. Joshua Sweeden has joined the Department of Religion and Philosophy for set early on by reframing what being chosen to the 2011-12 academic year, having previously taught at the U.S. Penitentiary “This team competes every single day!” Hamilton finish tenth meant to them; they rallied around at Leavenworth and School of Theology. said. “When you can simulate an environment that the challenge set forth unintentionally by other is more competitive and fiery in practice than it is Prof. Randall Stephens was recently named 2011 Alumnus of the Year by CCC teams. in games, the games become easier. We have man- his alma mater, MidAmerica Nazarene University. Stephens, who graduated “After the conference was reformed from 14 to aged to push ourselves to the limit and generate from MNU in 1995, received the award Oct. 21 at a special Homecoming 10 teams, I figured we would be slotted tenth,” that type of atmosphere in practice and it is one of chapel service at the college in Olathe, KS. An associate professor of his- Hamilton said.“The team discussed it and set our the things that I am most proud of.” tory and chair of ENC’s History Department, he is also editor of the history goals accordingly. It has been a driving force for magazine Historically Speaking and associate editor of Fides et Historia, Through the highs and lows, one thing has re- us all year long.” a scholarly journal of the Conference on Faith and History. A 2012 Roving mained constant: The team knows what they Fulbright Scholar, Stephens will travel next semester to Norway, where he The 2011 squad is unique in that lofty tasks and stand for, who they play for and what they want will lecture on a variety of American history topics. trials seem to propel them forward, enabling them to accomplish. Most importantly, perhaps, is the to push harder and to strive further than outsiders fact that they are willing to put in the work to Reference Librarian Amy (Travaline, 97) Hwang might expect. The key for much of the team’s attain it. was recently appointed to a three-year term on the success seems to be that they know that expecta- Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ “It is tough to put into words what this game means tions, whether high or low, don’t mean anything State Advisory Council on Libraries (SACL). She to us,” Hamilton said. “The playoff game is a mile- unless they allow them to dictate the way that they will serve as the committee’s representative for stone for ENC women’s soccer and it is especially do things. small, private colleges. “SACL members read, re- meaningful for us because we have been through view and recommend funding for the state’s grant Under coach Hamilton’s leadership, the Lions have so much together this year. We have a strong game program,” she explained. “This year, members seen consistent and impressive results. The past plan and we are more than capable of executing it. will be involved with the review and evaluation of three seasons have been record-breaking, with Ham- All I can say is, win or lose God deserves all the the current Library Services and Technology Act Amy Hwang ilton’s 2009 and 2010 teams breaking ENC’s records glory. Day after day, He has given us hope where five-year plan, which ends next June, and in the development of the next for overall and conference wins in a season. things look hopeless. Our team has rallied around five-year pan. It will be an exciting year and a great opportunity to make a The 2011 Lions surpassed many of their predeces- the belief that all things are possible!” mark on statewide services.”

Winter 2011 The Christian Scholar 5 Students experience world hunger, poverty up close at Jubilee Village By Alexandra Foran (12) ore than 20 ENC students had a chance to experience what life is like for millions of impoverished people around the Mworld recently, when the students traveled to Portsmouth Camp, RI to participate in “Jubilee Village.” Organized by former MidAmerica Nazarene University Professor Glenn Fell and his wife, Lisa, Jubilee Village is an experiential learning event aimed at helping students understand what life is like for the more than 1 billion people in the world who live on an income of less than $1 a day. “(Students) have an awareness of poverty and hunger in the world but it’s not real to them, it’s not personal – it’s more of a ‘head thing,’” said Fell, who has been conducting Jubilee Village events since the mid 1990s. “At Jubilee Village, we want to make it real and we want to make it personal – take it from their head to their heart.”

At the Portsmouth Camp event – held Friday Sep. 30 to Sunday Oct. wining 2 – participants were distributed among five sites designed to represent countries from various parts of the world, including Albania, Malawi, Haiti, Bangladesh and Guatemala. Each “country” was provided with limited and inequitably distributed resources: Malawi, for example, had firewood, while Bangladesh had drinking water and Haiti had matches. Participants then had to trade with neighboring countries to Photo courtesy of Jonathan T obtain needed resources. On Friday evening, each group was given Freshmen Maddi McDonough, Mary Mitchum, Daniel Cantrell, and Chris Reimer share a meager meal with History a meager amount of food, comparable to an ordinary meal for one, professor Bill McCoy after working all day to set up shelter at “Jubilee Villiage” - a poverty simulation event de- which was to be divided among five people. signed to impart a deeper understanding of poverty and world hunger. “I felt so powerless to do anything,” freshman Emma Theis said of the experience. “I could not raise myself out of my poverty no Saturday morning began with the participants working on clear- To illustrate resource consumption based on matter how hard I tried. It was unnerving to realize that I couldn't ing leaves and branches that had fallen on the campgrounds after the world’s different economic brackets, Dr. reach for a Twinkie whenever I felt like it.” Hurricane Irene. Each person was paid $1 for the work, and each Fell divided 100 Reese’s Pieces among the Each team did its own cooking on an open fire and constructed a community had to decide how they would spend their money to participants. The top 20 percent received 86 temporary shelter from tarps. As part of the experience, some stu- get food for the night. Reese’s, the middle three groups received a dents were assigned handicaps, such as having only one leg, one “The experience was trying and definitely stretched me in a way I total of 13 pieces, and the bottom 20 percent received only one Reese’s piece. hand or one eye. Others were given water balloons, which they were hadn’t experienced before,” said freshman Amy Wetzel. “It was re- required to carry around like babies. Fell also created a number of ally frustrating to work for so long on an empty stomach, knowing ENC Prof. Bill McCoy – who participated surprise situations designed to further exhaust and debilitate par- I would only get one dollar and whatever food I received probably in Jubilee Village along with 17 students ticipants, including a simulation in which the “market” that offered would not fill me up at all. Somehow our tribe managed to pool our enrolled in his Contemporary Questions goods on Saturday closed unexpectedly. When it reopened, prices money and buy a halfway decent meal: a cup of rice, a carrot and a course – noted that participants who had increased tremendously due to inflation. sweet potato.” watched the division of resources looked on with anguish and embarrassment, especially the person holding the most resources after World Religions course enhances understanding of beliefs the division was completed. By Alexandra Foran (12) “Jubilee Village comes as close as any poverty event can to true poverty, but the or many Christian students, their knowledge they meet on these visits,” he said. “Their reflection obvious flaw is knowing that at the end of other religions is limited to what they learn papers often demonstrate an intriguing response: “It is possible of the weekend the bus is coming to take about in the classroom or are exposed to via They are generally shocked by the sincerity and F you home,” he said. “I did think that it was the media. Through ENC’s Honors World Religions to strengthen hospitality of the people at the temples, synagogues remarkable how many experiences people course, however, ENC students have an opportunity and meditation centers.” your own beliefs had the chance to undergo: inflation prices to gain insight into other religions by observing a Participants also report being touched by their increased, there were a lot of difficulties and diverse array of worship services. through learning personal encounters with other faiths. challenges without things like cell phones, “It has always been clear to me that there is a big about those “Something that I took, especially from our time at and this led them to interact with each other difference between learning about someone’s faith the Jewish temple, was that people really do have face-to-face. I appreciated the way people and seeing it in practice,” said Prof. Eric Severson, of others…" strong ties to these beliefs,” Gabriel said. “Just as responded to hardships together.” who has taught the World Religions class for the my faith in Christ is a stronghold in my life, these Getting volunteers to participate, especially past eight years. “Religion influences the way Jewish texts, songs and rituals are just as important college students, is difficult unless a faculty people eat, talk, dress, sleep and do business.To be good neighbors and valid to these people’s lives.” member sponsors and requires the event for a is to struggle to understand the beliefs and practices that are so And while the service was conducted in a different language, Ga- course. “We want to continue to make it avail- important to the people around us.” briel said the meaning behind the Jewish prayers was universal. able to anyone else on campus who wants to Students enrolled in the course visit four different places of worship, “Inwardly I understood every word because I could feel the love for do it,” McCoy said. “I’m optimistic that we including a Hindu temple, a Buddhist meditation center, a Jewish God they were portraying through their words,” she said. “I found will find a way to make it happen again.” temple and a Muslim mosque. After observing the different services, myself partaking in the songs and prayers as the service went on Ultimately, Fell said, the purpose of Jubilee students then write reflection papers about their personal encounters and even began to well up with tears at points because I realized the Village is to motivate people to take action with each different religion. beauty of sharing the same God but viewing Him through another in the fight against chronic hunger and ex- “It was interesting and eye opening to see others worship in the culture’s eyes.” treme poverty. He pointed to the success of way they felt best fit…and it really puts things in perspective,” Perhaps even more important, she added, is her belief that her own Jubilee Farms, his non-profit organization ENC senior George Williams said. “You can learn so much more faith has been reaffirmed as a result of the experience. that assists impoverished people in Africa. on one of these visits than you can in class.” “It is possible to strengthen your own beliefs through learning about “I know hunger can be ended because Some students acknowledged feeling a bit uneasy when first visiting those of others and also to fully accept others for their beliefs,” Jubilee Farms is ending hunger for people other religious settings. “At first, it was definitely a feeling of being she said. “There is so much beauty in differences, and even more in Africa right now,” he said. “I do think out of my own element,” senior Emma Gabriel said of witnessing beauty in finding our common ground.” students want to help, yet they lack the a Buddhist meditation. “But as the session went on, I really got to Severson agreed. “This is a complicated world that we live in,” he funds or get overwhelmed by how big the take on the part of a Buddhist and listen for what they were hearing said. “We encounter people of various faiths in all corners of our problem is. But I like to say that Jubilee Vil- and attempt to feel what they were feeling.” public life - on the train, in the office, in the house next door and lage never ends: It leads people to a lifestyle Such visits, Severson said, require a level of participation that involves all around us. Educated people need to know much more about that is lifelong. Jesus gave his life for others; an understanding for others and the way they live their lives. this dimension of human existence. And seeing the faces of people Jubilee Village challenges them to do the “Students are surprised, and I think challenged at times, by the dedicated to their faith, to their singing, to the Bible, to one another same. That is a joyful thing.” authenticity and compassion they find in the eyes of the people – that’s something that cannot be explained in a lecture.” To see more photos of Jubilee Village, please go to www.enc.edu and click on ENC News.

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Generations gather to ‘Celebrate the ENC Legacy’ at 2011 Homecoming

Dr. Christy (Stotler, 91) Samaras had always wanted to come back to ENC for Homecoming, but her demanding schedule as a doctor in the Hematology and Oncology department at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation had made it difficult to attend. “In the past, I’ve been either on call or out of the country,” Samaras said at the recent Celebration Homecoming din- ner, held October 14 at Lombardo’s in Randolph. “This is my 20-year reunion and it’s nice to be here with my family and friends.”

Samaras didn’t attend this year’s Homecoming alone. Join- Dr. Kenneth Mills (66) and Dr. Floyd ing her for the Celebration dinner and weekend’s festivities Cunningham (76), who accepted his was the extended Stotler clan, which counts six ENC alumni award live via Skype from The Philip- and former students among its members. In addition to pines. Alumni Achievement Awards Samaras’ parents – Dale Stotler (65) and Pat (Waltermire, were presented to Larry Bollinger (91), Erica S cott Mc G rath (09) Celebration Dinner photos 66) Stotler – Samaras’ sister, Heidi (Stotler, 94) Christmas Thomas Golden (86), Douglas Hardy Nearly 700 alumni and friends attend the annual Celebra- also graduated from ENC. Brother Jonathan Stotler and (81), Stephen Wilson, M.D. (91), and tion Dinner, held at Lombardo’s in Randolph, MA his wife, Becky (Blish) Stotler, meanwhile, both attended ENC Provost Dr. Timothy Wooster (86) 60 years – took the stage beside staff “It’s those personal relationships that ENC for two years in the mid-1990s before transferring (photos on page 8). to Southern Nazarene University so that Jonathan could members who have served 25 years make the difference.” Emerging Leader Award recipients participate in that college’s missionary aviation program. or more and all were honored with a ENC’s Gospel Choir performed sev- included David Kiragu (01), ENC standing ovation. eral songs during the Homecoming What’s more, the Stotlers were just one of many extended Vice President for Spiritual Develop- “What a great wealth and richness of dinner, as did the A Cappella Choir, families to participate in Homecoming this year, as emcee ment and Church Relations Dr. Corey experience these faculty members have who were joined in performing My Dr. Dick Pritchard (67) noted that names like “Wooster, Fisk, MacPherson (96) and Leigh (Killberg, given our students,” President Corlis Times Are In Thy Hands by the many Cornell and Nease” were familiar to many ENC alumni. 96) Purinton, who accepted her award McGee said. “When you listen to the A Cappella alumni present at the din- “The theme of tonight’s event is ‘Celebrating the ENC via Sklype from California. Four alumni incredible stories about ENC graduates ner. The evening concluded with a Legacy,’” Pritchard said. “And what a great legacy it is! were also inducted into the Carroll F. and what they’ve accomplished as we brief presentation by Vice President That really is our legacy: all of you, and how you have Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame: Ray- have here tonight, you know that could for Institutional Advancement Scott lived your lives.” mond Baltz, Sr. (65), Wayne Hassinger not have happened without the invest- Turcott on the importance of investing (69), Brenda Henley (76) and Kristy A highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards ment of such wonderful faculty.” in the ENC legacy through the ENC to 20 distinguished alumni. Receiving Lifetime Service Kottis (83) (photo on page 9). Dr. McGee noted that one of the top Fund, which provides financial aid to Awards this year were Derrell Cornell (39) (presented post- Also recognized for their contributions predictors used to identify future lead- current students. humously), Dr. Carl Crouthamel (42) (appearing on screen were longtime members of the ENC ers is whether they enjoyed a close “I believe God is a God of abundance,” from California), Douglas Fisk (41), Dr. P. Calvin Maybury faculty and staff (photo on page 8). relationship with a faculty member. he said. “If we put our loaves and (47), Dr. Robert Maybury (44) and Sandra (Ford, 60) Reeves More than a dozen faculty members fishes on the table, He will provide (photo on page 10). Alumnus of the Year Awards went to who had taught for 30, 40 – and even the increase.” It was a message that struck a chord with Christy Samaras. “My time at ENC was very formative,” she said. “I’ve main- tained those close relationships I made with faculty and students. “There’s not really a value you can place on the richness of that heritage,” she continued. “You hope you can pass a little bit of that along.”

To see class reunion photos and other Homecoming events, go to www.enc.edu/homecoming-2011- photo-gallery

Alums and friends meet, catch up and It takes no time for returning alums to find that enjoy burgers, chili and other tasty reconnecting with friends at Homecoming is priceless. treats sold by student groups at the Tailgate Fair at Adams Memorial Field while cheering for the women’s and men’s soccer teams.

David Kiragu (top) and Corey MacPher-

Courtesy photo son (center) were present to accept the Chris Cherry (12), a business major Martin Martinez (15) from Anchorage, Emerging Leader Award while Leigh from Brockton, MA, and Jill Cola (12), a AK, dribbles the ball at the men’s soc- (Killberg, 96) Purinton, accepted the health science major from York, ME are Dr. McGee welcomes the class of 1956 to membership in the cer game against Gordon College. award via Skype from her home in the 2011 Homecoming King and Queen. the Gold Club at the Gold Club Brunch. California.

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Chamber Singers take music ministry to six European countries By Dr. Richard Fish woke up one May morning peering up at the untraditional settings, including street corners in plug and adapter of my sleep apnea machine, Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm and in a shop- held precariously in place with Icelandic ping center and senior home in Denmark. Air baggage tape. Towering above were two Over the years, we have worked hard to keep the studentsI still asleep in their bunks. costs as low as possible so students from families I must be a little crazy at 67 years old to be sleeping with limited finances would not be excluded. This in a youth hostel in Copenhagen, Denmark so the year was a particular challenge, traveling in May Chamber Singers could do another international instead of the usual January and going to countries tour. At least I wasn’t as crazy as choir director, Dr. with congregations often unable to provide hous- Timothy Shetler (80), sleeping on another mat- ing. With generous donations from people in the tress about four inches away. He was married only ENC community and some former students along three weeks before we left on this three-week tour, with large CD sales, larger-than-expected offerings which visited the countries of Holland, Denmark, at the more established churches in Holland and Norway, Sweden, Finland and Estonia. Audiences the “hat collections” from singing in the streets, laughed and applauded when I told them that he we came close to covering expenses. The Daniel had chosen to spend his honeymoon with me and Gresham Travel Scholarship was the final dona- 22 students. tion that helped one student go with us. (Dan was Prof. Shetler and I have worked as a team over many an English professor at ENC who did many travel The Chambers Singers start out early for an eight-hour train ride from Amster- years to plan and run these international tours be- courses with me before he died of cancer 20 years dam to Copenhagen on their recent Scandinavian tour. cause it is one of the most important things that we ago. He would be very pleased that his scholarship do. Students from the past and present have told us helped this student participate.) that the experience was life-changing. Meeting and Despite the small inconveniences, I am very worshipping with people of different backgrounds thankful for the opportunities to travel with many and cultures provides an education not found in the students and colleagues over the years since the traditional classroom. As much as possible, we try first student trip in 1977. Prof. Shetler ends every to stay in the homes of local church people and see concert tour with the beautiful song, “An Expres- how they live and interact. sion of Gratitude,” based on Philippians: “I thank In addition to receiving an education, the choir my God in all my remembrance of you always with has a real ministry with their singing and personal joy with every prayer for you. I thank my God for contacts. The quality of the music often draws new fellowship in the gospel from the very first day people to the churches and energizes members until now.” I always get tears in my eyes from the of small, struggling congregations. During every strong mixed emotions of thankfulness for another Photos courtesy of Dick Fish concert or church service, students give their tes- safe and meaningful trip with students and my dear The choir sings at the Anglican Episcopalian Church of St. Peter and St. Sigfrid timonies using a “promise verse” that has special colleague, Tim, and the realization that we will in Stockholm, Sweden. While on tour they shared the gospel in many churches meaning in their walk with the Lord. On this Scan- never experience this adventure with these same people again this side of heaven. and in several untraditional settings, including street corners in Oslo, Copen- dinavian tour, the choir shared the gospel in some hagen and Stockholm, and in a shopping center and senior home in Denmark. Book by alumna shares story of parents’ years as missionaries in India elen (Conser, 46) Maybury returned to ENC ing churches back home in the USA. newspapers are saying about India now. The political situation is rather tense. in October for this year’s homecoming, at One letter recounts Maybury’s birth in In- The movement is not losing force. It seems to be tending toward Hwhich her husband, Dr. Robert Maybury dia in 1924, and her parents’ disappoint- violence and yet it is remarkably peaceful. The mis- (44) received the college’s Lifetime Service Award. ment that Indian society did not value sionary, since he has white skin, is associated with Like many alumni, she vividly recalls her first ar- girls as much as boys. Forest Conser the British rulers, and is the object of many jeers. rival at Eastern Nazarene College. Her journey to wrote, “I was riding on the train one We never had such an opportunity to bring truth to the campus, however, was a bit longer and more day with a high-caste man as a fellow bear so fully on the thoughts of the people. It gives eventful than most. passenger, and told him of the great me the keenest satisfaction to find that our Indian Maybury arrived at ENC in the Fall of 1942 after joy that had so recently come to Christians and our Indian leaders in the church are having traveled all the way from India, where our home. I seemed so happy that growing in grace and knowledge. It has been a constant she had grown up as the daughter of Presbyterian he asked me twice whether I had joy to work with them in this needy field. missionaries. An English Literature major who a mulga, a boy, or mulgee, a girl. For the Souls and Soils of India recounts how after studied under beloved Dean Bertha Munro, May- My friend’s countenance fell and World War II broke out and rumors circulated about a bury recently issued a new printing of her book, he looked as if a very dear friend possible Japanese invasion of India, many missionary For the Souls and Soils of India: From Ohio Farm had died.” families made the decision to return with their families Land to the Mission Fields of India. Available In her book, Maybury also to America. Maybury had graduated from Woodstock and from Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com, it is also writes about her schooling in was ready to enter college. Her cousin, Ruth (Sickler, 45) available as a Kindle e-book. The book recounts India: “Pioneer missionary families soon re- Summerscales, who was already attending ENC, urged the 37 years her parents spent ministering to the alized the need for schools for their children. I was Maybury to come to ENC. Soon after arriving as a fresh- people of India. fortunate in attending two of these fine schools; man, she met Robert Maybury, a junior. A member of ENC’s A Cappella Maybury had the idea for her book in 1997 when High Clerc in Kodaikanal, South India (1930- Choir, Helen Maybury also played the violin in the orchestra and served as India celebrated its 50th anniversary of indepen- 1937) and Woodstock in Landour, Mussoorie, editor of the Nautilus yearbook during her senior year. dence. “I wanted my children and grandchildren situated in the foothills of the Himalayas (1938- On graduation from ENC in 1946, Helen and Robert Maybury were married. to know my parents’ story,” she said. 1941).” Both schools were at an elevation of 7,000 They remained in Quincy for several years while Robert completed gradu- As chronicled in Maybury’s book, her parents, feet, and were at a distance of more than 1,000 ate studies at Boston University and Harvard. Their oldest three children Forest and Hilda Conser, met as students at Mount miles from where her parents lived and worked. were born at Quincy City Hospital, while two younger children were born Union College in Alliance, Ohio in 1915. Follow- Maybury’s parents wrote regularly, maintaining a in California where Robert was professor of chemistry at the University ing graduation and marriage, they were accepted warm and loving relationship with her. of Redlands. In 1963, the family relocated to Paris, France, where Robert as missionaries under the Presbyterian Board of The Consers’ letters also capture the political joined the staff at UNESCO. After a decade in Paris, the family moved to Foreign Missions. upheaval happening in India even during their Nairobi, Kenya for eight years, and back to Paris for the final three years of Robert’s UNESCO appointment. In 1983 they moved to Washington, D.C. Hilda Conser’s parents, the Brueres, also served as early years in India. There are frequent mentions where they now live. missionaries in India under the Methodist Board, of such noted historical figures as Gandhi and and were still there in 1923 when Hilda and Forest Nehru. In a letter dated January 6, 1930, Forest Helen Maybury is pleased that her book will leave a chronicle of her parents’ embarked on what would become a 37-year odys- Conser writes: lives for her 10 grandchildren, who range in age from 32 to 18 months. “It sey recounted in great detail in the book. Their Dear Friends in America, has been a busy, wonderful life,” she said. “My years at ENC had a very numerous letters, which Maybury kept through the India is full of excitement. It is growing more inter- meaningful impact on my life, and my memories of the school are warm years, were written to family, friends and support- esting all the time. I often wonder what American and happy ones.”

www.enc.edu 8 Eastern Nazarene College Erica S cott Mc G rath (09) Celebration Dinner photos

Faculty and staff who have invested 25 years or more of their lives in the ENC legacy are honored during the Celebrating the ENC Legacy Dinner. Those in attendance – (left to right) Greg Kottis, Nancy Detwiler, Ruth Cameron, James Cameron, Janie Graves, Jerold McCloy, Richard Fish, Donald Yerxa, Anne Patch, Dorla Hall, Lowell Hall, John Free, Jim Cook, Jim Stark, Brady Millican, Jan Lanham, Lambert Brandes, Mary Ellen Fox, Susan Watkins, Terttu Savoie, and Donald Young – received a standing ovation in appreciation of their service. Stories on the Sojourn By Scott Turcott, Vice President for Institutional Advancement t’s hard to believe over two months have passed So many have invested so much in making the college what it is today. In since I wrote the first edition of Stories on the addition to honoring the award winners, we chose to honor the staff and fac- ISojourn. I did not cover as many miles during ulty who have invested 25 years or more of their lives in the ENC legacy on these recent months but I covered many decades. Friday evening at the Celebration Dinner as part of the theme for the dinner The primary reason I did not log as many miles is which was Celebrating and Investing in the Legacy. Those who have served we were busy on campus preparing for a family 25 years or more and were able to be with us at the dinner were greeted with visit. We had this little event called Homecoming thunderous applause as they made their way to the stage. a few weeks ago. After a slide show acknowledging their service, we had each person on stage What a great Homecoming weekend it was. We share how many years they had served ENC. We had well over 500 years of kicked it off with an incredible Celebration Dinner service represented on the stage. Jim Cameron (51) was one of the last to on Friday night with Master of Ceremonies Dick share. When he said 61 years the applause was deafening. When each per- Eastern Nazarene College Pritchard (67). Over 700 alumni and friends at- son on stage had shared their years of service Dick Pritchard (67) asked any wishes to thank tended the dinner at Lombardo’s in Randolph. It is audience member who had been impacted by one or more of the people on the only place on the South Shore large enough to stage to raise their hand. I think every hand in the room went up. Our long Audrey Ward hold the event. The time travel I mentioned earlier serving staff and faculty received another huge round of applause as they for her many years of occurred at the dinner. Saturday the Lord provided returned to their seats. us with a beautiful New England autumn day for It was an incredibly moving time for me personally as I reflected on the faithful and the many athletic events and for the tailgate parties impact that several on the stage had on my life. From my years as a student dedicated service… at the stadium. It was great to interact with and I remember General Psychology with Dr. Fish (66), American Political observe alumni from at least eight decades. Institutions with Dr. Cameron (51), Weight lifting with Greg Kottis (57), … and for including ENC The theme for the weekend was Celebrating the Western Civilization and Living Issues with Dr. Yerxa (72), Astronomy with in her estate planning. Legacy. I am continually amazed by the rich Dr. Free (64), and several visits with Dr. Young (53). I thank these and the Legacy ENC has. At the dinner on Friday night, rest for their service to God and ENC. I think I need to write each of them Thanks to Audrey’s careful there were alumni from the 1940s all the way up a note. Please join me in writing a note of thanks to each of the people who estate planning, to our most recent alumni from the class of 2011. impacted your life while you were a student or since. If you don’t have their $100,000 was provided It was incredible to hear about how God used the addresses please send your notes to them in care of ENC and we’ll be sure for student scholarships ENC family and experience to impact the lives of they get delivered. upon her passing. the 20 alumni we honored at the dinner. I wish I could share all their stories. We have posted their If you are interested in learning biographies online. Please take a moment to look how to include ENC at them after you finish this article. I think you’ll in your estate planning be as impressed as I was. contact us at 866-480-2291 or [email protected].

Above: Corlis McGee congratulates Alumnus of the Year Ken Mills (66), while Dr. Floyd Cunningham (76) accepted his award live via Skype from The Philippines. Left: (Left to right) Alumni Achievement Award recipients are Douglas Hardy (81), Thomas Golden (86), Timothy Wooster (86), Stephen Wilson (91) and Larry Bollinger (91).

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Musical adaptation of Little Women creates a ‘cozy quilt’ of Americana

Paige Fehr (14), originally from Hershey, PA, per- forms as Jo in the fall production of “Little Women the Musical.” ouisa May Alcott’s beloved tale of the four March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy – Lgrowing up in Civil War-era New England was brought to life when the Theatre Department staged a musical adaptation of Little Women. Presented at the Cove Fine Arts Center, Little Women premiered October 13, with additional per- formances October 15 and October 20 – 22. Two of the performances were followed by conversations with the play’s actors and production team. Erica S cott Mc G rath photos (09) Portraying the beloved March sisters are (left to right) Rebecca Smith (12) as Meg, Paige Fehr (14) as Jo, “Little Women is such an icon of our history as Alyssa Dudas (12) as Amy and Micaela Donovan (12) as Beth, bringing the audience through a heartwarm- Americans and New Englanders,” director Tara ing journey in an elegant set designed and built by professor Michael W. Ballard. Brooke Watkins (02) said. “Our hope was that people would see our production and feel that they girls’ lives,” she said. “The cast walked away with The play’s musical elements also captured the wartime setting. “The music were wrapping themselves up in a cozy quilt next a better understanding of their characters and who reflects classic musical theatre as well as Civil War marches and dances,” Wat- to a fire with those they love most.” they were in real life. kins said, “with the hope that the audience would find themselves automatically Watkins said ENC’s production benefited from the “Our set also reflected the look and colors of Or- transported to Alcott’s world. It was an enriching experience to work on this college’s close proximity to Alcott’s family home chard House,” she continued, “and the costumes show, and I think it was equally enriching for those who came to see it.” in Concord. “As a cast, we visited the Alcott home, brought us into the Civil War that these little Mark your calendar for the upcoming production “Stories of God,”presented February 16-18 the Orchard House, and heard many stories of these women all lived through.” and 20-22. For more information visit www.enc.edu/theatre or call 617-745-3715. Lady Lions' Webber racks up points, Steven Beck receives honors in record-breaking season Presidential Medal Steven Beck (79) was honored for his civic A season-ending knee Webber’s scoring helped the Lady Lions win three involvement and charitable activities recently, injury didn’t dampen of the four games while also propelling her to a when he was awarded the Presidential Medal for campus enthusiasm for singular achievement: In an Oct. 1 game against Volunteerism for 2011-2012. senior Kara Webber’s Western New England, Webber scored her 34th standout soccer season. point, breaking the all-time ENC record for most Presented by President Barack Obama at a cer- emony held at the White House in November, the A native of Marshfield, points scored in a single season. award recognized Beck’s 30 years of work with MA, Webber took home Her contributions also helped propel the Lady non-profit, educational and volunteer organiza- Courtesy photo double honors in Oc- Lions to their best soccer season ever and a berth tions, including the Massachusetts Office of Elder Steven Beck tober, when she was in the CCC playoffs, where they eventually lost Affairs, Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, the Home & Health Care Kara Webber (12) named the Common- in the last 40 seconds of double overtime against Association, the May Institute and the National Autism Center. wealth Coast Conference’s Women’s Soccer . Beck is the executive director of the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation, Player of the Week and the Eastern College Ath- Despite her knee injury, Webber was also named to which under his tenure has been recognized as a national leader in the in-kind letic Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week the CCC’s All-Conference Second Team, capping an donation industry. The organization was also honored in November, when for scoring 17 points in a four-game span. impressive Women’s Soccer season. Beck and foundation members accepted an Employer of the Year Award Follow the Lions at www.facebook.com/ENCAthletics from the National Clubhouse Employment Project at a ceremony on Capitol Hill. The foundation partners with club houses to provide employment for Dr. Nancy Detwiler developmentally disabled adults, a program that has served as a model for (2nd from left) joins similar non-profit organizations across the country. in honoring the 2011 Beck also serves as an advising partner for the CREW (Community Recy- inductees to the Carroll clers of Electronic Waste), an electronics recycling program that has netted F. Bradley Athletics more than $3 million for public school fine arts and music programs, local Hall of Fame: (left to community service centers and other worthwhile causes in the past six years. right) Kristy Kottis (83), He is the editor of Development Directions, a newsletter that provides infor- Raymond Baltz Sr. (65), mation and reviews of services, products and software for the development/ Brenda Henley (76), and Wayne Hassinger fundraising industry. (69) at the breakfast The and the Mass. Lottery Commission recognized Beck’s reception in Lahue. work with Big Brothers Big Sisters by presenting him with the “Heroes Read biographies Among Us” award in December 2010. His work has also garnered awards of the Hall of Fame and special recognition from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, inductees at www.enc. Standard & Poor’s and the National Music Educators Association. edu/alumni. See photos from the A writer in his spare time, Beck’s articles have appeared in consumer and Hall of Fame induc- trade publications, among them PC Magazine, Campus Camera, The National tion at www.enc.edu/ Journal of Home Care Nursing, Hospital News and Health Care Review. His homecoming-2011- children’s book, The Hotel Bradbury, was selected as a reading title for the

S arah G ood (09) photo-gallery. national “All Books for Children” reading campaign. Beck lives in Marshfield, MA with his wife, Nancy (Moyle, 79) Beck and their two sons.

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{ In Memory |

Edwin Banham (49) passed away Oct. 23 at his home in Rev. Diane (Hunt, 01) Badger Hemet, CA. A native of Ossining, NY, Mr. Banham was a graduated from the LEAD program U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He participated in the with a BSBA in February 2001. D-Day invasion as a medic with the 6th Beach Battalion. Legacy Scholarship $1,000.00 After graduation, she felt a call Husband of the late Norma (LaDue) Banham, Mr. Banham’s Class of 1942 $4,450.00 to ministry and attended Andover survivors include four children, seven grandchildren and four Newton Theological School. She Class of 1944 $54,255.69 great-granchildren. received her Master’s of Divinity in Class of 1946 $3,100.00 2009. Badger has served as pastor Vera (Palmer) English died June 22 in Wilmington, NC at the Class of 1947 $1,450.00 of the Community Baptist church age of 85. A native of Maine, she graduated from Skowhegan Class of 1948 $1,500.00 in Marion, MA since November Area High School and attended both ENC and Trevecca 2008. She was ordained into the Class of 1949 $11,450.00 Pastoral Ministry of the American Nazarene College. She worked as a laboratory technician in Class of 1950 $30,060.00 Baptist Churches of America in General Electric’s nuclear division. Wife of the late Graham Class of 1951 $12,262.00 October 2009. English, Mrs. English’s survivors include two children, five Class of 1952 $10,235.00 Jean-Paul Marcellus (10), recently grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Class of 1953 $41,566.00 signed with a professional basket- Rev. Gerald E. “Jerry” Huff (56), 84, died Sept. 13 at Spring Class of 1954 $23,877.00 ball team in Mansfield, England. Class of 1955 $24,312.00 Marcellus is known for earning River Christian Village in Joplin, MO. A World War II veteran a spot on the All-CCC Honorable of the U.S. Navy, Rev. Huff received a BA degree from Eastern Class of 1956 $18,735.00 Mention Team by leading the Nazarene College and later an MS degree from Mankato State Class of 1957 $101,430.00 Commonwealth Coast Confer- University. He served as both a high school English teacher Second Class of 1957 $5,530.00 ence in total rebounding, offen- and a prison chaplain in New York State, and he and his wife Class of 1958 $28,528.00 sive rebounding and free throw served several Nazarene churches in New Jersey, Canada, Class of 1959 $25,249.17 attempts. He also ranked 12th in scoring, 15th in steals and ranked Massachusetts, Rhode Island, California, Minnesota, Illinois Class of 1960 $13,457.00 18th nationally in total rebounds and New York. From 2001 to 2009, he served as pastor of Free Class of 1961 $12,307.00 in NCAA Division III basketball Methodist Church in Miller, MO. Rev. Huff is survived by his Class of 1962 $14,936.39 while a student at ENC. wife of 66 years, Peggy; four children; three grandchildren, Class of 1963 $10,278.68 Jason Govoni (02) and Kara and four great-grandchildren. Class of 1964 $27,582.48 (Nichols, 06) Govoni welcomed Class of 1965 $35,858.14 their son, Carter James, on Oct. 10. Fred H. “Mac” McCormack Jr. (59) of Auburn, MA died Sep. Class of 1966 $28,510.14 Carter weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces 12 at the age of 79. A graduate of ENC and the University of and measured 23 inches long. All Oklahoma, Mr. McCormack was an English teacher at Lewis- Class of 1967 $11,504.00 are doing well. ton High School for 28 years, and taught English and biology Class of 1968 $26,957.19 for adult education for 16 years. He owned and operated Shore Class of 1969 $10,555.00 Spread the good news! Antiques for 25 years and was an avid collector. Class of 1970 $3,700.00 Class of 1971 $1,881.00 Have a new promotion, Mary-Faith (Coleman, 63) McLaughlin of Louisville, CO died Class of 1972 $11,334.90 career move, addition to the July 25 of cancer. She received her BS degree from ENC and family or other news you’d Class of 1973 $14,304.00 taught elementary school for 27 years with the Boulder Valley like to share with fellow Class of 1974 $2,090.00 School District, and continued to teach reading courses at the alumni? Send in your news Class of 1975 $16,173.10 for inclusion in upcoming edi- Westminster Church of the Nazarene. Class of 1976 $7,040.00 tions of The Christian Scholar! Simply email the information Class of 1977 $6,592.60 to [email protected]. Class of 1978 $14,846.00 Class of 1979 $7,740.00 Class of 1980 $4,026.00 Class of 1981 $3,543.48 Class of 1982 $19,631.20 Class of 1983 $3,023.50 Class of 1984 $3,455.00 Class of 1985 $2,995.00 Class of 1986 $28,156.09 Class of 1987 $10,006.00 Class of 1988 $1,970.00 Class of 1989 $12,665.00 Class of 1990 $10,350.15 Class of 1991 $8,877.57 Class of 1992 $13,739.00 Class of 1993 $12,707.00 Class of 1994 $1,300.00 Class of 1995 $10,237.00 Class of 1996 $4,703.58 Class of 1997 $2,587.50 Class of 1998 $5,978.00 Class of 1999 $20,713.65 Class of 2000 $1,520.00 Class of 2001 $5,991.55 Class of 2002 $525.00 Class of 2003 $8,142.67

Erica S cott Mc G rath photos (09) Class of 2004 $12,530.89 Class of 2005 $4,574.30 Pictured with President McGee (center) from left Class of 2006 $4,449.23 to right, Lifetime Service Award recipients Robert Maybury (44), Sandra Ford Reeves (60), and P. Calvin Class of 2007 $5,708.55 Maybury (47). Second from right is Kathleen (Cornell, Class of 2008 $9,443.88 64) Foster accepting the award on behalf of her late Class of 2009 $10,931.50 father Derrell Cornell (39); David Fisk (66) and James Class of 2010 $4,780.75 Fisk (76) accept the award on behalf of their father Class of 2011 $3,247.50 Douglas Fisk (41). Class of 2012 $545.00

Left: Carl Crouthamel (42) appears on screen via TOTAL VALUE: $929,693.02 Skype from California to accept his Lifetime Achieve- Values as of October 31, 2011 ment award from Dick Pritchard.

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Meet Greg Lanham and Jonathan Youngman Name: Greg Lanham Name: Jonathan Youngman Town: Columbus, Ohio Town: Columbus, Ohio Graduation Year: 2008 Graduation Year: 2007 Major: Sociology Major: Biology

Greg Lanham and Jonathan Youngman have found an innovative way to use bicycle repairs to foster a sense of community in a low-income neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. Here, Greg and Jonathan discuss their non-profit Franklinton CycleWorks.

Q: Tell us a little bit about Franklinton CycleWorks: Q: Are there any plans to expand the co-op to offer other types of What is it and what services does it provide? youth or outreach programs? A: Franklinton CycleWorks (FCW) is a non-profit com- A: We are currently in discussions with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to create munity bike shop serving the West Side of Columbus, a comprehensive youth outreach program to promote healthy living and com- Ohio. We are currently a volunteer-run organization munity investment. In addition, FCW hopes to open its shop space to outside that provides a space for individuals to repair their groups such as a special needs bike group and cycling clubs both young and bicycles free of cost with the guidance of trained me- old to better utilize our community set of tools. Finally, we hope to make more chanics. Additionally, FCW offers mechanic trainings, rounds with our mobile bike clinic next year to provide free bicycle repair and bicycle-centered youth programs and the opportunity maintenance clinics throughout the city. for neighborhood volunteers to earn shop credit to- Q: Is the co-op your full-time job? wards bicycles and parts. A: Unfortunately, the bicycle shop has been a volunteer effort for the past three Q: What gave you the idea to launch a community years. The four partners have up until now taken part-time jobs in order bike shop? to devote the rest of our work week to operating the bicycle co-op. Our A: In the summer of 2008, we moved into a low-income part-time jobs include work as after-school instructors, library assistants neighborhood within Columbus after receiving some and the occasional café gig. brief mechanic training and inspiration from ENC Q: What prompted you to attend Eastern Nazarene? Was there a key alum Dave Mann (84). Along with our roommates, deciding factor when you were selecting a college? the two of us began repairing neighbors’ bikes on our A: Jonathan: I grew up Nazarene and felt comfortable in that atmosphere but front porch due to the fact that most residents could did not want to go MVNU since it’s too close to my home town. The allure not afford traditional bike repair. The idea of creating a of Boston and the Atlantic drew me to ENC. During my first visit, I felt space for residents to learn to fix their own bikes arose both exhilarated and at home. I knew ENC was the school for me. ENC’s naturally from this. After struggling for two years in strong academic reputation was a contributing factor as well. various locations, FCW landed a permanent home in A: Greg: I grew up in Quincy and the larger ENC community as a faculty January of 2011 and has been operating at full capacity kid. ENC proved to be the natural place to go to school. I grew to ever since. value the small tight knit community, the relationship Q: How is the co-op funded? with professors and the connection A: In the past two years, FCW has earned small project with Boston. ENC helped form grants from the United Way, the Columbus Founda- the thoughts and ideologies that tion and various Episcopal grant programs. FCW also guide my life today. receives bicycle donations which can be rehabbed Q: Have your ENC studies been by volunteers and sold back to the public as well helpful in preparing or moti- as monetary donations that help to pay for shop ex- vating you to launch the penses. FCW is totally volunteer-driven, with four co-op? co-directors, community volunteers and a committed A: Certainly. During our board handling operations. years at ENC, we Q: Could you tell us a bit about FCW’s youth pro- were both involved gramming? with the work of A: In the spring and summer of 2011, FCW completed Students for So- two rounds of youth programming through a partner- cial Justice and ship with Columbus State Community College. The had the opportuni- five-week program works to familiarize students with ty to study abroad. the ABCs of bike mechanics and concludes with a Specifically, these two field trip to the FCW workspace where students prove experiences altered our their skills, earn bicycle tools and graduate as student approach in moving into mechanics. In the winter and fall of 2012, FCW plans a low-income neigh- to collaborate with the neighborhood settlement house borhood and engaging and to host a bicycling club for at-risk youth. the reality of poverty. Social justice and the Q: What has been the response from the local com- social Gospel were hot munity? topics during our four A: The bike shop has largely been developed by the lo- years at ENC, and we cal community and always strives to respond to the journeyed along with neighborhood’s needs. All the same, we are continu- the school toward an ally surprised and delighted to see a line of people at understanding of God’s the door waiting to be let in. Many patrons are regulars mission and our involve- and come as much for the sense of community as they ment in that. do for bike repair. During each open shop, nearly 30 people fill the space to capacity.

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