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Taylor University Pillars at Taylor University The aT ylor Magazine Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections Winter 2006 Taylor: A Magazine for Taylor University Alumni and Friends (Winter 2006) Taylor University Follow this and additional works at: https://pillars.taylor.edu/tu_magazines Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Taylor University, "Taylor: A Magazine for Taylor University Alumni and Friends (Winter 2006)" (2006). The Taylor Magazine. 138. https://pillars.taylor.edu/tu_magazines/138 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections at Pillars at Taylor University. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aT ylor Magazine by an authorized administrator of Pillars at Taylor University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. im^ «fe. 'Wliyi: Beacon of hope The Chronic/es of N|irnfo C >. Through a lens ^-rT'^SSS m :'ff aspirations inspire Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved. Helen Keller The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William A.Ward We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. I Thessalonians 1:3 Let no man imagine that he has no influence. Whoever he may be, and wherever he may be placed, the man who thinks becomes a light and a power. Henry George There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend. Katharine Butler Hathaway 2 TAYLORWinter 2006 •Volume 98 • Issue Features I 6 Through a lens A day in the life of Tom Triol 20 The majic man How Dirk Rowley reaches thousands before dawn 24 Editing in the big apple Aiieen Quarfoot's experience with Good Housekeeping 26 Paperback writer LaTonya Taylor and her job at Christianity Today 28 Lights, camera, action! Kirby Bradley at HBO's Real Sports Special Feature 30 AIDS Taylor's role in fighting back Departments & Columns 2 Perspectives 13 The village border 4 By the numbers 32 Philanthropy 5 Backstage 34 Alumni notes 6 Exchange 47 Vista 8 In the loop 48 Back home again 1 From the president perspectives The Taylor Lake. It's known as one of the most peaceful and fun places on campus. Whether we fished, played beach volleyball, learned to swim, captained a cardboard boat or absorbed the tranquil beauty, we can all recall our favorite lake memories. "During January Interterm of 1971 I walked through the fresh snow to Taylor Lake almost every day. The ice that year was perfect, and every afternoon there were twenty or thirty people out skating on it. Those afternoons were so refreshing ... gliding across the ice with the cold air on my face. I was refreshed by exercise, new friends and the beauty of the lake. I will always remember now relaxed and free I felt during those days of ice skating on Taylor Lal< - Cindy (Peterson) Hillier 74, Fremont, Ohio #. 1^ 1 TAYLOR The lake was a swamp where we collected samples of one-celled UNIVERSITY creatures for biology class. I now live across the street from the lake, President Eugene B. Habecker '68 and it is a lovely sight." Interim Vice President for University Advancement Joyce E. Helyer - Colonel James H. Oliver Jr. '52, Upland, Ind. Associate Vice President for University Relations and Marketing Joyce A.Wood '81 '04 "I loved visiting Taylor Lake! I fished there often and hardly ever had Editor Serena D. Duke University Graphic Designer Steven P Christensen any company since there were few fishermen among our ranks at University Photographer James Garringer Assistant to the Editor Jennifer Hillier '05 Taylor. My biggest bass ever (just over eight pounds) was caught in Alumni Notes Editor Marty Songer '78 Associate Copy Editor Elizabeth Freese HA '83 Taylor Lake just before finals week my sophomore year. We also had Contributors bass tournaments (in the spring)—those were a lot of fun despite Ted Bov/ers '73.Neal Fnesen '06, James Garringer. the frequent inclement weather (a cold front gave us freezing rain Matt Mancinelli '06. Dr David Neuhouser HA 'OS and 40 degree weather one year)." Taylor:A Magazine forTaylor University® Alumni and Friends (ISSN 1 073-4376) is published by the office of university '0 - Dinty , III. Joe Musk Jr 1 Champaign, relations. Copyright © 2006 Taylor University®. Front cover image ©Veer/Hans L Bonnevier '82 Page 12 illustration ©Veer/Anson Liaw. "After finals, Steve Beers and I carried bikes onto the swimming platforms and were riding them into the water But on the way back Send letters to the editor to: University Editor, Taylor University, 236 W. Reade Ave.. Upland. IN 46989. we lost his mom's bike at the bottom of the lake. Steve may have Phone: (800) 882-3456. ext. 4858 Fax: (765) 998-4857 found it later since I am still welcome in his parents' home." E-mail: editor@tayloredu Taylor University online: www.taylor.edu - Kyle Huber '82, Petersburg, N.J. 7a//or magazine online: www.taylor.edu/m3g3zine/ Send address corrections and mailing updates to: Office of Alumni Relations, 236 W. Reade Ave.. Upland, IN 46989, or "I took a class on camping and canoeing, and we spent a lot of time call (800) 882-3456, ext. 51 15. E-mail: shcampbel@tayloredu on Taylor Lake. I learned different paddle strokes, how to get the Opinions expressed by individuals in this publication do not water out of your canoe if it tips in deep water and other nifty tricks. necessarily reflect the views ofTaylor University®. We played a game called "dead fish" where the goal was to use your Founded in 1 846, Taylor University is one of America's oldest Christian liberal arts colleges. More than 1 ,800 students from paddle to throw a wet sponge into your classmates' canoes. Good nearly all 50 states and more than 10 foreign countries anenc Taylor University's Upland campus, where majors in 50 fields times!" of study are available. The University is ranked the number three Midwest comprehensive college in the 2006 U.S. News i - Brad Russell '03, Indianapolis, Ind. World Report survey. "I lived on Third EastWengatz from '87-'90, and our wing photo one year was in Taylor Lake. We all waded waist deep into the freezing water and formed "3E" with our torsos sticking out. Unfortunately Ill the picture never turned out, so we froze our legs off for no reason." MEMBER higher ilandard. Council for Christian A Colleges & Universities A higher purpose. - Chad Peters '91, Lincoln, Neb. ^Bfa^y the numbers xletesls 3^Neuttai<" irtivities artas" ittnen' oawiho""^ ahoa*^ avdstY*^*^ \*a<«*" 3 (j^oMlanouage (\uenO* «\more ** \c(*n«****' 3 3 2^ a 3 3 3 3 3 / / / / A •/ -/././ -^.# -y '/ "/ "' -• -• '/ The Pro Shop known as The Pro Sho"^ ,-^1^^-.+^^ f,-^ the lower level ofth( Auditorium to its new home in the Student Union. Formerly a classroom, feet wf offices, a conference room, a library and student stations with ten computers.The Pro Shop serves students and alumni, vocationally equipping them for worl' service through career coaching and ^ assessments, internships, workshops an^ training sessions. • :^r^ backstage This little light of mine I love candles. I'm mesmerized by the in turn impact their sphere of influence, charisma of their flickering flames. I light illuminating the world around them by one on my desk each morning as part of letting their lights shine. my daily ritual. Not only does it add some The following alumni are doing life to my office, it acts as a great hand just that in their chosen professions, warmer during the winter months. influencing thousands by their examples, My candle reminds me of one of my in and out of the workplace. It is our favorite church songs, "This Little Light hope that you will be encouraged and of Mine ... Lm going to let it shine." What inspired by their stories. a simple yet powerful metaphor for our This issue is dedicated to alumni whose Christian walk and how we're called to lives illuminate the love of Christ in a touch the lives of those around us. dark and hurting world. May you let it At Taylor, professors inspire students, shine until Jesus comes ... encouraging them to grow in wisdom and knowledge. When they graduate, they will Blessings to you- Oy Serena D. Duke '04 Editor i&xchange Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! A landscape of these fallen crystals is breathtaking when the sun's rays hit them. They're also known to provide hours of entertainment—snowball fights, sledding, snow angels. But winters in Indiana can be brutal for residents shoveling their driveways and for students walking to class in ice, snow and sleet. Some people love winter; others prefer summerThe same is true for our magazine. We want to hear from you; let us know what you think, and we'll shovel in your opinions. ?. 6 exchange Kind Comments Kudos to you and your staff I don't know how you and your I decided to pass along my Thank you for your kind remarks. for the first-rate Taylor annual folks do it, but each issue is compliments on your magazine! We are honored that our work is report. An excellent publication better than the previous one! I work for a large marketing appreciated and recognized: it inspires with outstanding pictures made I read it with deep appreciation. company in Indianapolis, Ind., us to continue to strive for excellence in it a "must read" product.