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TheMagazine for Alumni & Friends ofHoughton College Spring 1999 goes back to the thoughts I had " I. when I became president of I ,' I Houghton in 1976. r .,, In my inaugural address, which I entitled Firm Founda­ tions: New Horizons, I pledged � ''to the Board of Trustees, stu­ !· dents, faculty, staff, alumni, con­ stituency and friends of this col­ lege, my commitment and my best efforts." I went on to state, .�! "It is not enough for us to recite ,. or even to celebrate our firm foundations. It is rather for us L... .. The name of this final group, to dedicate ourselves to building the trustees, is a reminder that they upon those foundations. As my • •, �' hold Houghton's present and fu­ title suggests, we are not looking ,, ture in their hands as a sacred trust. in new directions, but to new 1 .. -I!!!� ... t One of their important quadrennial and higher horizons in the direc­ illt. 1 responsibilities is appointing and/ tion and on the journey already •\...... i Our Help or re-appointing the college presi­ taken." I have renewed that dent. In discharging that duty, the commitment to the trustees and \I trustees perform a comprehensive I now renew it with Houghton's �(' -1 and Hope evaluation of presidential perfor­ constituency. mance, even as they analyze the As I anticipate another term �·I .. early three centuries ago, college's future leadership needs. as Houghton's president, my ·� N Isaac Watts penned the On February 27, the trustees con­ spirit and my purposes are still words �i - I cluded the process by voting captured by the final paragraph )"' unanimously to extend my term of of my inaugural address. !(\ 0 God, our help in ages past, service as president of Houghton Our hope for years to come. In the words of Scripture, i '-.. College for another four years. I '; f, Houghton Collegecan rejoice that have accepted their invitation, even � We often sing this great as I recognize my dependence "hitherto hath the Lord helped us." r hymn at the first chapel sevice upon God and others to perform Our foundations are firm. Today .-.- of a new academic year. It beau­ the duties required by this office. we look forward to new horizons • tifullycaptures God's generous In presidential politics at the with fresh faith, confident of our provisions throughout national level, shouts of "four more purpose, and seeking ever to im­ Houghton's history and His gra­ years!" greet the nomination and prove our processes. As we accept cious promises for our future. re-election of incumbent chief ex­ the challenge that is ours,we can God continues to guide and ecutives. Such celebrations may be rise to Clark Kerr's definitionof a provide for Houghton College appropriate, and I am grateful for perfect college as "an imperfect one in the present, and almost al­ the confidence this decision dem­ urgently seeking perfection." ways He chooses to work His onstrates. I eagerly and joyfully will through people. At anticipate the challenges and op­ I serve in the present with Houghton, these important portunities I see in Houghton's great confidence that the God people include alumni, friends, near future. But as I view another who has been our help in the past faculty, staff, students, adminis­ four years of serving God and oth­ will transform our hope forthe trators and trustees. ers here at Houghton, my mind future into remarkable reality. Contents

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Spring 1999 Vol. 74, No. 1 When Parents Come to Stay 12 HOUGHTON Milieuwelcomes letters, Facing a complex issue in the family alumni news, unsolicited manuscripts, art life ci;cle or photographs for possible inclusion in the magazine. Send these in care of the editor to the college, or FAX (716) 567- 14 Houghton Alumni: 9522, or e-mail: [email protected]. Address changes should be sent to the Aging with Grace Alumni Office, Houghton College, PO Box Sketches of just a small sampling of 128, Houghton, NY 14744-0128. Neither vital, contributing alumni Houghton College nor HOUGHTON Milieu can be responsible for unsolicited mail re­ ceived by persons who ask that their ad­ dresses be printed in the magazine. Writ­ 16 A "Place in the Sun?" ten permission is required to reproduce HOUGHTON Milieu in whole in or in part. Retirees tell why Houghton is the place MANAGING EDITOR-Lisa Bennett thei/ve chosen. DESIGNER-Valerie Smith '85 COVER, PHOTOGRAPHY­ David Huth '95 18 View from a Widow's Walk COPY EDITOR-Richard L. Wing Details, details. Planning ahead can help in NEWS EDITOR-Jason Mucher a time of grief CLASS NOTES-Bruce Campbell '81 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD­ Bruce Campbell '81, Judith Markham '63, Richard L. Wing, Ivan Rocha '92

HOUGHTON Milieuis the magazine of Houghton College, PO Box 128, Houghton, NY 14744-0128. Periodical postage paid at Houghton, NV 14744- 0128 and paid at an additional office at Randolph, NY 14772-9998. Postmaster send form 3579 to Houghton College, PO Departments Box 128, Houghton, NY 14744-0128. HOUGHTON Milieu is published for alumni and friends of the college five times yearly: March, June, September, October, and December. 4 Campus News 10 Sports News 20 Class Notes ---�A AHOUGHTON Christian College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Spring 1999 - Milieu ♦ 3 Construction Update A bright yellow exterior on the fine arts center has added color to campus over the winter months. This insulation cover­ ing is temporary until the final stone facade is added later in the project. The majority of the work has moved to the inside of the facility where the med1ani­ cal, ductwork, electrical, and plumbing systems are being in­ stalled. Details and design of the interior spaces, including color schemes and decor, are now the topic of regular discus­ sions. TI1e project is still on schedule for late-summer occu­ pancy. Attentionhas now. turnedto another phase of thecampus building project: library renova­ tions. The renovations- likely to begin in May after commence­ ment - include the redesign of stainvellsand handicap access, expanding the area fot stacks and book storage, and adding study rooms. When those phases are complete, work will begin on building a ne,,v front entrance that will raise it to first-floor level. The entrance design will be similar to that of Luckey Build­ ing, with a pitched roof and col­ umns and will include reinstalla­ tion of the ceramic artwork given to the college by the class of '93. Most of the interior work will be As tlze ide11tity of the fi11e arts ce11ter a11d its place 011 c11mp11s develops, so does the finished over the summer with ide11tity of many areas within t/,e l,11ildi11g. C11rre11tly 18 roo111s lwve bee11 111111,ed in l,011or of i11divid1111/s, witlz 12 more 1111mi11g 11gree111e11ts i11 t/,e p1·oc,·ss 1111d still more completion of the entrance dur­ opport1111ities available. ing the fall semester.

Tl,is fro11t e/,•vatio11 rrf1ccts the exterior portion ofthe 11,·arll/Sl­ millio11 re11ovlltio11s p/1u111<'d tl,is spri11g to t/1e 196-lstructure. New WJSL: Back in the Hands of the Students Houghton College has reached an agreement wilth WXXI-FM that will provide the assistance and equipment upgrades to set up a student-oper­ Houghton Academy ated, lower-power station and that will turn over the 90.3 frequency of the college radio station to the Rochester-based station by this corningfall. Expanding It's a move college officials are certain will create: more learningop­ courtesy of portunities for students and save money. And it's an opportunity for Wellsville Daily Reporter WXXJ to reach a new audience with its classical music format. For more than a year, college officials had been meeting about the fu­ Houghton Academy has ture of W)SL 90.3 FM. Since making a switch from low-power FM to 6,000 kicked off Cornerstone 2000, a watts in 1984, the college station hasn't met expectations, particularly in $500,000 campaign that will terms of producing revenue and providing educational opportunities for fund the building of a new el­ students. "The college began to subsidize WJSL to ke:ep its operations go­ ementary school later this year ing," said Jeff Spear, vice president for finance. "And there was less and along Route 19 in Belmont. less student content as we received the majority of our programming Academy officials hope the from a network." A return to low power will restore the station to the campaign generates enough hands of the students, turning back to the original purpose of the station. money through donations and "It became apparent we needed to get back to the reaison it was formed: as bequests to fund construction an opportunity for students to engage in learning from a comprehensive of Houghton Academy South, standpoint; creating more diverse programming, and learning how to run which will include seven class­ a station," said Spear. rooms, an activity room, and Doug Gaerte, chair of the English and communication department, offices. Future plans call for agreed with Spear 's assessment. "We're interested in expanding opportu­ expansion of the facility to in­ nities for students to do more news and production work, and for the air­ clude a gym, cafeteria, science ing of more college concerts and sporting events. We hope that turning rooms, and additional class­ the station back to the students will create a sense of pride." rooms. Spear and Gaerte are quick to point out that WJSL is not affiliating Wellsville Christian School with WXXI. "Houghton did not sell WJSL or lease WJSL," said Spear. "We will cease to exist and its stu­ continue to own W)SL and it will continue to be on the air as the radio dents and faculty will merge station of Houghton College. The only change is the JPOwer and fre­ with the Houghton Academy quency." Gaerte adds,"We're basically working out an agreement with South faculty at the new loca­ WXXI that will help them introduce classical music t,D the Southern Tier tion. The new school will con­ and help us set up a station we can afford, while providing educational sist of kindergarten through opportunities for our students." sixth grade, with the building W)SL will be a local station, serving the college and Houghton commu­ open in time for classes to be­ nity, with a signal strong enough to reach both Fillmore and Belfast. The gin in September. majority of the programming will be contemporary Christian music, aimed "We know we are doing at the college audience, but will also include student news programs, talk this at a much faster pace than and interview programs, college concerts and student 1recitals, sports events, it would normally be done," chapels, and services from the Houghton Wesleyan Church. said Academy headmaster WXXJ officials have also expressed interest in airing Houghton School Philip G. Stockin. "We're look­ of Music performan.ces and student-produced new programs on both its ing at this as giving parents an new station and its Rochester station. "Certainly Houghton's music pro­ opportunity for those who gram,especially with past affiliations with the Rochester and Buffalo Phil­ want a Christian-based values harmonic orchestras, has the reputation and quality WXXI is looking for. education." It's consistent with their format," added Gaerte. It is hoped the new WXXI is also open to employ­ building's location will attract ing Houghton students more students from as far as as interns and providing Hornell and Olean. WXXI staff members as adjunct faculty. "WXXJ is proud to partner with Houghton in this exciting new venture," Students competed in the fall of '98 lo create a said Jeanne Fisher, vice presi­ new logo for WJSL. J 1111ior art major Erin dent of WXXI Radio. Bennett from Honeoye Falls, N. Y, won the contest with this design.

Spring 1999 - Milieu + 5 Staley Lecturer The Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Dr. Ward Gasque, presi­ Inspires Students to Serve dent of Pacific Association for Close to 300 students-almost a quarter of the college student body­ TI1eological Studies in Seattle, spent Saturday, January 16, assisting food pantries, soup kitchens, rescue Wash., spoke to the Houghton missions, homeless shelters, and churches throughout Buffalo and Rochester community in February as a as part of the college's first-ever Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day. Staley Lecturer. Dr. Terence Hough ton's student volunteers traveled to the cities to help with Paige, associate professor of cleaning, painting and renovating of various facilities, as well as basic of­ New Testament and a former fice work, sorting clothing, and stocking shelves. The Boys' and Girls' teacher's assistant to Gasque, Clubs, City Mission, Paradise House, Salvation Army, Urban Christian requested him as a Staley Lec­ Ministries, American Rescue Mission, and Open Door Mission were turer because of his well­ among the 30 organizations in the two cities that benefited from the day known reputation as a commit­ of service. Ironically, Houghton's Service Day began as President Clinton, ted, evangelical scholar. during his weekly radio address, was asking Americans to make In two chapel services, Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. holiday a "day on, not a day off" by Gasque spoke on the topic of joining a nationwide volunteer campaign. "Evangelical Theology as Ecu­ Houghton professor Henry Biggs chairs the college's Committee on menical Theology," stressing Opportunity, Equity, and Diversity, the group that organized the event. how the evangelical movement "The purpose was to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in a meaningful was dominated at first by the way," said Biggs. "The traditional method of simply taking the day off did ecumenicalists and then by lib­ not seem to really move stud,�nts to probe deeper into who Martin Luther eralists. He also spoke in sev­ King was and what he was about. By doing something on this day, stu­ eral New Testament classes dents will embody the Martin Luther King message of caring." and gave lectures on "Business Kristin Leach, a junior from Lansdale, Pa., helped clean and paint at as Ministry" and "The Bible Buffalo's Boys' and Girls' Clrnb. "They were so appreciative and thankful and Women." As a result of the that we took a Saturday and came so far to help them," said Leach. "And lectures, many women prepar­ I was able to work with other Houghton students who I had never met ing for the ministry were en­ before this experience." couraged and many business Service opportunities are an integral part of the Houghton experience, majors were affirmed that their according to Houghton president Dr. Daniel Chamberlain. "We are creat­ vocation could be used as min­ ing servant-scholars, and this, is a good opportunity for students to both istry in today's world. learn and serve. It's a wondeirful way to express what Houghton College is all about. By giving them this experience, hopefully it broadens their education and creates in them a desire to give more of themselves, to be more effective and committed to service in their careers." Dr. Victor Hamilton '63, professor of religion at Asbury College, shared with the college community during Christian Life Emphasis Week, January 18-22. Among the topics he addressed were the importance of "not boxing God in," and remaining mod­ est and humble when re­ sponding to God. The author of numerous articles and commentaries about the Old Testament, Dr. Hamilton is cmrently work­ ing on a book tentatively titled "The Handbook of His­ torica 1 Books." Of the experience one participant comments, "I have continuously learned about who Martin Luther King was, but I never thought about ho1�oring his legacythrough service. For the firsttime, I put into practice his teachings of unity, service, and caring for my fellow man by giving of myself."

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Houghton students volunteered Number of PhD to work with Honduran Alumni is Impressive children still struggling Houghton ranks 81st of 506 with the four-year national liberal arts devastating colleges in a study of graduates effects of Hurricane who completed PhD degrees Mitch. Play from 1986 to 1995. therapy According to the most re­ helped many cent report, "Baccalaureate Ori­ children express their gins of Doctoral Recipients," feelings and prepared by Franklin and overcome Marshall College in cooperation their fears. with the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS), Houghton alumni earned 125 doctoral degrees between 1986 and 1995. Each institution was also ranked according to 18 dis­ ciplines. Of note, Houghton ranked 37th in mathematics (5 degrees earned),51st in anthro­ pology and sociology (4), and Relief in Honduras 60th in chemistry (14). In all, Houghton ranked among the Hurricane Mitch, the fourth most intense hurricane ever recorded, left top 150 in each of the 17 disci­ the country of Honduras in economic shambles. In January, 33 volunteers - plines in which its alumni including faculty, staff and students - traveled to the ravaged country to earned degrees. help in the relief effort by working in construction, refugee camps, and According to the study, medical brigades. _ _ _ Houghton is ranked 10th of 36 Fifteen students helped local residents build a 50-foot retammg wall New York state liberal arts to help supporta new public school building that was split�ng down the schools in total number of center from a sinking foundation.They helped the commuruty of Los alumni to receive doctorates Pinos get the school back to a safe condition. since 1986. The study also Another group worked with play therapy coor�inated by ��erto ranked doctoral recipients be­ Rican volunteers in various refugee camps where kids and families were tweeni 1920-1995, and Houghton still stranded without homes. Skits, dramas, music, and art were used to fnished 94th with 464 alums re­ help the children express their fears and frustrations over the Joss of ho1:Ile ceiving doctorate degrees. Ac­ and family. Many younger kids who still could not verbally express their cording to the 1920 and 1995 feelings were helped through drawing or acting out their emotions. survey, Houghton finished A third group worked in medical brigades that were set up and oper­ among the top 150 in 16 of the ated by Cuban physicians. Due to contaminatedf rr_i.ud an� dust �overing disciplines. Its lowest ranking much of the capital city, many Hondurans are aflicted with various types was 180. Of note, Houghton of skin irritations and fungus as well as respiratory problems. Houghton ranked 45th in computer sci­ pre-medical students checked blood pressure and distributed ointments ence degrees (3), 70th in math­ and medicines in concern and compassion for those with medical needs. ematics (15), and 62nd in educa­ While reflecting on the experience, one student volunteer said, "I now tion (125). understand better ... what Jesus said about loving your neighbor, shar­ The study did not take into ing, compassion, community and hoarding wealth." account the large number of Prior to the trip, professor Thomas Kettelkamp rallied the Houghton graduates who receive medical, community around this cause, resulting in an outpouring of support. law, and other non-professional, With the helpof Houghton's student group, Evangelicals for Social Ac­ non-doctoral degrees. Also, the tion, more than 200 boxes of donated clothing, linens, blankets, towels, findings were not normalized and other items were gathered and shipped to Honduras in January. on the basis of institutional size.

Spring 1999 - Milieu + : Alumni Program Recognized Big Al Leaves The 1998 Houghton College Health Houghton Care Symposium received a Gold Award in the first Council for the Advancement and Al Rehn, known on cam­ Support of Education (CASE) District TI pus as "Big Al," has left Alumni Relations and Communications Houghton after 17 years as awards program. food services director. Health The Health Care Symposium helps reasons necessitated the trans­ reconnect alumni with Houghton, fer of the campus icon to a introduces area medical professionals to the less demandingposition college pre-med program, and provides within Pioneer College Cater­ current pre-med students with networking ers, a Christian corporation opportunities. Providing a quality that contracts food service continuing education program to alumni is only to Christian colleges. the main goal of the symposium. And since During his time at the program has been recognized by the Houghton, Big Al, who has American Medical Association and the been in food service for 35 American Academy of Family Physicians, years, supervised the dining it's an attractive option not only for alumni hall and was in charge of ca­ but for others needing continuing medical 1998 tering events on campus. He education credit. 31 - AU9· 1 July lege also created Big Al's Snack Speaking of the 400 Houghton alumni Houghton Col Shop, which has become the physicians and numerous others in related hub of campus activity - a fields, Bruce Campbell, associate director of place where studer1tscome to alumni relations, comments, "It's unique to eat, study, or just hang out .. have so many of our alums in the medical field and to offer a program . The success of Big Al's Snack just for them. It's an opportunity for alumni to get back to campus and Shop has resulted in its dupli­ reconnect to the pre-med program - many for the first time in years." cation at other.colleges ser­ Its unique programming has also been an attraction. The 1998 viced by Pioneer. Symposium focused on how body, mind, and spirit work together in Al is now ·working in a patient well-being. It examined several key aspects of physical and unique position, under his son emotional health and, in integrative sessions, looked at the influence of as assistant director of food religious belief in wellness and treatment. "It does integrate spiritual services at Co- issues into it as well. That makes the lumbia Interna� program unique," said Campbell. "It's tional University. generated interest from those in the Pioneer, Coluin­ medical field not affiliated with Houghton bia, father, and College. It's something they can't get at son are all happy secular medical conferences." Among the about the new 78 participants at the 1998 symposium setup. were a dozen non-alumni physicians, Students, fac­ counselors, and hospital chaplains from the ulty, and staff will local area. ne\1er forget Big Houghton pre-med students who have Al's legendary attended have been introduced to a wide­ smile and thumbs­ range of medical professionals, including up gesture. We'll those holding medical school faculty miss you, Big Al. appointments. "It does present opportuni­ ties for our students interested in medical schools," said Campbell. "They can make A favorite in the community, "Big Al" good connections." Reim signs an The next symposium is planned for 2000. autograph at the 1997 grand opening al the renovated snack shop that bearsliis name.

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Faculty News Dr. Carl Schultz, professor of Old Testament, and Dr. Irmgard Howard, professor of chemistry, were among 30 professors chosen to participate in the John Templeton Seminars on Science and Christianity. The 30 partici­ pants, who were selected from among 120 applicants, will attend seminars m �e areas of theology, history of science, and philosophy for three weeks d�� �e next three summers in Oxford, England. During this time, they will trutiatea scholarly project connecting the areas of science and Christian­ ity.1?eir researc� i� enc�uraged to be used for presentations during the serrunars,matenal m therr college classes, and publication. A previous award from the Templeton Foundation enabled Dr. Schultz t? expand his studies between science and Christianity into a class which he taught last semester in London. Conference John Tyson had a research proposal funded by the ISAE (Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals - Wheaton College). Thirty-seven Facilities at West scholars were selected_ to receive grants and to present their findings at a May 2000 pubhc conference. There were over 115 proposals. John's title is Seneca Expand "The Methodist National Anthem: 'O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing,' And the Development of American Methodism." Anticipating increased Congratulations to Horacio Hernandez who has successfully com­ P.A.C.E. enrollment and the pleted his doctoral degree at SUNY at Albany. demand for meeting facilities For their vision, hard work, a d commitment to Buffalo's King Urban at Houghton's West Seneca . i:i campus, construction of a Life �enter, Ors. Charles and Cla1ty Massey have been named recipients of a Sister /Brotherhood Award in Community Service/Volunteerism state-of-the-art conference fa­ from the National Conference for Community and Justice. cility in the Lambein Leaming The couple :-vas among a select group of citizens and organizations Center began in October. Involvement by area busi­ hon?red for theu exemplary acts and deeds of service to the cause of pro­ moting brotherhood and sisterhood in Buffalo communities. ness leaders has enhanced the '1t adds legitimacyto the work of the King Center," said Charles. "I feel we project, including the per­ are receiving this award as representatives of a core of people that has been in­ sonal attention of Ellen Metty volved for more than 10 years in the development of the King Center." to design concept and detail. Programs at the King Center include a four-classroom public school Thanks, to Bruce Kaiser ('75) f r pre-kindergarten to second-grade students; the Wee Read beginning of Americom Phone Systems, ? the facility is wired for the liter�cy program; after-school computer enrichment programs; weekend reading programs; an adult literacy new millennium, enabling program; and a sewing class. conference attendees to plug The Masseys came to Houghton in to the Internet via 24 strate­ in 1976 to teach in the education de­ gically located jacks. The partment. Later, after serving four room is also being equipped years as dean of students, Charles for fiber-optic video conferen­ accepted the position of dean at the cing and projection equip­ West Seneca campus. The move to ment. Bill Thornton, a mem­ that location opened their eyes to the ber of Houghton's Business needs in the city and led to their in­ and Professional Advisory volvement with the King Center. Council and general manager "What has been critical to our of the Southgate Plaza, do­ involvement is Houghton College's nated several hundred man encouragement," said Charles. hours by the plaza's mainte­ "They made it easier for us to pur­ nance crew, during the sheet sue these efforts in the city." rock phase of construction. Today Claity serves as the di­ While the room has not Wlzile co11tinui11g their leaching responsibilities, yet received its finishing rector of the King Center while the Mnssei;s hnve served at the Ki11g Center, Charles is on the board of directors. from helping to secure grants fo developing the touches, it is already seeing They continue to share a teaching program's focus, inc/11ding working with the active duty in service to early childhood school n11d the use of i1111ovntive P.A.C.E.as well as the busi­ position and supervise Houghton technology. student teachers in the city. ness community.

Spring 1999 - Milieu ♦ 9 Sports News

Lewis and Lord Houghton is "Home" to Two-sport Standout Amie Fells was initially recruited to play basketball at Houghton. Reach Milestones Whenhead basketball coach Skip Lord heard that she also played volley­ Two coaches celebrated ball, he asked her if she'd like to play that sport on the college level, too. milestones during their respec­ "Why not?" replied the 5-11 Anderson, Calif., native. tive seasons. Women's soccer Howeve1� she soon found out that the two-sport experience, espe­ coach David Lewis celebrated cially with overlapping seasons, can be a challenge. But flexibility and a his 100th win and women's strong work ethic have helped her cope and excel in both sports, and both basketball coach Skip Lord cel­ of _those traits have earned her the appreciation of her teammates and ebrated his 200th win. coaches. _Lewis, whose overall "She is a great athlete and competes on a high level in both sports," record is 111-38-4 in eight sea­ says volleyball coach Nancy Cole. "Because of other [volleyball] team­ sons, becomes onJy the fourth mates' injuries during her junior season, Amie had to switch her position women's soccer coach in the three times in one-and a-half weeks, which is tough to do. She is history of the National Associa­ hardworking and adapts well to change." tion of Intercollegiate Athletics It is this same work ethic that helps her balance her athletic and aca­ to go over the century mark. demic responsibilities. Fells, a business major with a minor in horseman­ He ranks second in all-time ship - she's been showing and riding horses since she was five - claims wins among active NAIA to always be "swamped" with work, but says, "sports make me more dis­ coaches. Since 1993, Lewis has ciplined. And by God's grace, everything seems to get done." led Houghton to six straight Her career has included numerous conference and regional honors in conference titles, and last fall both sports. And this season she lead both teams to conference titles and the Lady Highlanders finished to their respective NAIA National Tournaments. 18-3, making it to the NAIA In basketball - the sport she favors - her consistent play put her National Tournamentfor the over the 500 career rebounds plateau as a junior, and this season it pro­ first time since 1985. Lewis has duced another milestone: 1,000 career points. twice been named KECC "Amie has been an impact player since the day she arrived," says Coach of the Year and Lord. "She has been key in terms of production, but she's also been a fol­ NSCAA/NAIA East Regional lowed leader on the floor. When she leaves there's going to be a bigger Coach of the Year. gap than just a 5-foot-11, Coach Lord topped the 200 1,000-point scorer. We will career-win mark on January 30 be losing a player who has against Mt. Aloysius College. been instrumental in tak­ In his 12th season at the helm ing us to a higher level of of the women's basketball pro­ play." gram, Lord has guided his After graduation this teams to 210 wins against just May, Fells would like to 110 losses (through February find a job at a horse barn, 27). In 1994-95, he led his team develop her own philoso­ to a 21-6 record and the phy on horse training and program's first-ever trip to the barn management, and NAIA National Tournament. one day open her own Following the 1997-98 season, riding facility. in which he guided his team to a 20-8 mark, Lord was named Keystone Empire Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year and WBCA/NAIA Northeast Region Coach of the Year. Lord also served eight years as head volleyball coach at Houghton, registering a record of 164-64, and this season served as interim head coach of the men's basketball team.

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HIGHLANDER 2000 Athletes Honored Watching night soccer games, running on an all-weather track, play­ ing tennis on a beautiful court, finding a parking spot at the gym. Exten­ for Academics sive improvements to the outdoor athletic facilities created some new ex­ The women's soccer team periences for Highlander sports fans last fall. has been given anNSCAA/ Despite the facelift, several things are still needed - a grandstand, a Adidas Team Academic press box, and equipment storage facilities - before the project is consid­ Award for maintaining a team ered complete. grade-point average of 3.05 The athletic department, specifically the men's and women's soccer during the 1997-98 academic programs, is initiating Highlander 2000, a two-year fundraising campaign year. Houghton was one of that will provide funding for five areas: just 16NAIA schools honored. It's the second straight year 1 . Highlander Sports Associates (HSA) the team has received the HSA has become a source to help fund initiatives in the athletic de­ award. partment that are not covered under the yearly budget. Past efforts have "The team work ethic is provided for new sideline chairs for indoor sports teams, safer volleyball very strong, not just on the standards for the main gym, and professional development clinics. field but in the classroom as well," said head coach David Lewis. "It's definitely a team 2. Short-term missions initiatives priority that they maintain Based on the concept of sports ministry, the goal of Houghton athlet­ their grades." ics is to see more teams participating in missions trips, such as those taken Only athletes who appear by the women's soccer and basketball teams last year. on a varsity roster during the soccer season are eligible in calculatingthe grade-point av­ 3. Refacing the front of the Nielsen Center erage. All soccer players on Presenting an attractive, aesthetically pleasing image to the numerous the roster must be included in visitors of Neilsen Center is important and requires refacing the front fa­ the calculation. cade of the facility that has been affected and deteriorated by the weather. Recognized through an in­ The new facing would be of creekstone, to match other campus buildings. dividual award for her work in the classroom, Andrea 4. Equipping outdoor facilities Potteiger, a junior from The major component in this area is construction of an elevated, Mechanicsburg, Pa., was 1,000-seat grandstand between the new field hockey and soccer fields­ named to theNSCAA 1998 complete with press box and concession stand. With adequate seating, Women's Scholar-Athlete East our lighted track and field will enable us to host more major events and Regional Third Team. Just 33 have one of the nicest facilities in westernNew York. athletes - representing all levels for play fromNCAA Di­ vision I to NA.IA- were 5. Adding endowed athletic scholarships. named to the three east re­ Increased athletics scholarship money will enable our coaches to re­ gional teams. Potteiger, a rec­ cruit student-athletes who will help our program continue to grow. reation and psychology major, maintained a 3.51 GPA during Later this spring former soccer team captains will begin phoning their the 1998 fall semester. She was teammates so that facilities can be completed and then dedicated at also named anNAIAAll­ Homecoming '99 (October 3), as part of a soccer reunion. America Scholar-Athlete and Of the $290,000 goal, some $90,000 in lead gifts have been secured and second-team NATA All­ the co-chairs (former soccer players John Ortlip '81, Randy Levak '92, and America following the season. Daryl Stevenson '70) are working closely with college personnel to plot The NSCAA - the largest the project's strategy. Whether a soccer alum or a soccer fan, anyone single-sport coaching organi­ wanting to learn more about Highlander 2000 can call Barbara Bates in zationin the United States the development office at 888-377-9340. with more than 14,600 mem­ bers - is dedicated to promot­ ing the game of soccer and to the education of coaches.

Spring 1999 - Milieu + 11 I hen we visited our son in Africa, we found that prior to the development of the crisis situation. Wait­ Malian culture demands that children provide ing until the day a health care provider indicates that Wfor their parents. Everywhere we went in Mali, our son "something has to be done for mom and/or dad" is was reminded that it was his responsibility to care for too late. us. "Papa and Mama are old and must be cared for." Another initial consideration is the type of interac­ Not necessarily so in our culture! The maturing pro­ tion that has existed previously within the family. A cess in America focuses on the development of inde­ willingness to allow independence for both the par­ pendence and autonomy. Parents have moved through ents and children while maintaining open communi­ this process themselves and have worked hard to in­ cation between them forms the basis for the antici­ still the same value in their children. Yet there are pated transition. Inherent in mutual independence forces that act upon family life that may reverse the and open communication is the concept of trust, the process, moving parents back into a dependent posi­ framework that surrounds and supports the relation­ tion, a role reversal very difficult for them as well as ship. The absence of this environment may exacerbate for their children. Declining health and/ or financial potential barriers that prohibit the successful integra­ status may work against the efforts of parents to con­ tion of parents into their new home. tinue to live independently. When this happens, there The anxiety of anticipated change might be the are a number of options families may con­ first barrier to be overcome. As is often the case when sider as solutions to the new family con­ teenagers experience the distress of expected separa­ figuration. This article focuses on one tion from their parents, they mask their feelings by option: parents moving into their demonstrating hostility and anger. They would rather children's home. deal with the resulting issues those feelings create Regardless of than the underlying anxiety of change that means life the option chosen, will never be the same again. So elderly parents may any decision con­ experience similar pain in dealing with moving from cerning such a highly the home they have worked a lifetime to develop to complex change in what may appear to be bondage associated with a � family organization new lifestyle. Antagonism and animosity may mask should be preceded by this emotional and psychological trauma. a healthy discussion of the op­ Parents may feel that mastery over their environ­ tions, a discussion that involves both children and par­ ment is lost when they move in with their children. As ents. Since change can cause emotional and psycho­ indicated previously, from early childhood we begin a logical dilemmas that destroy family equilibrium, process of individualizing situations in our lives­ families should predetermine the best arrangement how to be successful, how to be our own person, how

12 ♦ Milieu - Spring 1999 to love the person we choose. Parents work hard to be self-sustaining and this quality becomes more and more ingrained as the years go by. Loss of indepen­ dence and autonomy may be equated with a sense of losing control; therefore, leaving their own home and their own way of doing things, becoming accountable to someone else heightens their level of anxiety. A part of the burden of the elderly is adjusting to decreasing physical strength and health as well as rec­ ognizing the inevitability of death. Parents struggle with questions regarding whether the move into their children's home will lighten or increase these burdens. Is the physical arrangement as well as the environ-• mental structure of the children's home conducive to caring for them? What adjustments will be required of them for their integration to be smooth and success­ ful? Children, too, must realize that the addition of others into the circle of the home will necessitate major changes in the present family way of doing of things. And children, too, must cope with the approaching re­ ality of their parents' death, the ultimate change in family structure. his saying was posted on my refrigerator four Often as age progresses, a personal sense of safety years ago when my grandmother came to live is tied to financial security. Elderly parents may have Twith us. It has been a reminder for my family to be extreme sensitivity to monetary issues. The kind of ar­ compassionate when we struggle with my grand­ rangement made to cover the cost of additional family mother, who suffers from dementia that has left her members in the household is a concern for both par­ absent-minded and confused all of the time. ties. Fostering a feeling of trust, which comes from Our struggles over the years have been numer­ open discussion of finances, will go far to alleviate po­ ous, but conquerable. We "potty-trained" Grand­ tential problems. mother after her long stay in the hospital and Change demands patience! Parents must exhibit "childproofed" the house after she mistook patience in dealing with new schedules, in sharing Efferdent Denture Tablets for aspirin. Since she has space that has been previously unshared, in dealing trouble swallowing, we grind all of her food or feed with a change in atmosphere where peace and quiet her baby food. Also, my parents work different may be gone. Children must be patient in working out shifts so that she is rarely alone, and my other details, patient with parental tendencies toward repeti­ grandparents stay at our house to watch her when tion, loss of memory, rigidity and other aging difficul­ we are away for the day or on vacation. ties. Change demands patience and patience is uncon­ Though she is not the same grandmother I ditional love in action, the element that will overcome loved while growing up, I still catch glimpses of these and any other barriers. her. Her commitment to Christ is still evident as Parents have given birth to their children as a re­ she prays and reads her Bible and Guidepost maga­ sult of love. They have cared for them in love. Without zine everyday. By spending hours a day on the their loving intervention, they could not have sur­ only crochet stitch she can still remember, she gen­ vived. They lovingly infused them with their own in­ erously gives blankets to friends, family, and an clinations of autonomy and self-hood, and the children adoption agency. grew up, established their own home, having gone I have also seen my parents give of themselves. through similar processes with their children. As any They unconditionally love by choosing to provide and all barriers to family unity have been overcome in Grandmother with the best living atmosphere they the past through the exercise of patience and uncondi­ can to ensure the highest quality of life possible. tional love, so will these be overcome as patience and While it has not been easy, they always demonstrate unconditional love become a reality in the new family patience and care. They've configuration.♦ shown me what it really means to love. A solid academic background, 25 years of pastoral experi­ ence, and nearly 20 years in counseling- not to mention Kristen Leach '00 the raising of six sons - have produced wisdom and under­ standing in Dr. Dale Howard, a 1996 retiree of Houghton College Counseling Services.

Spring 1999 - Milieu + 13 've got to be honest with you. The prospect of growing old has not been a picture I like to look at very long. As a young person in my middle thirties, II still feel about 25. Writing this article has given me a Wesley Thomas '37 glimpse at some of the beautiful portraits of Houghton's Wesley's book number 29 is to be published soon. "senior" alumni, who have, and are, living life to its full­ It's about an obscure, ancient German poet who wrote est. They taught me a few things about what it means to short stories on religious topics. Wesley Thomas, who age gracefully and what makes life meaningful. lives in Wilmore, Kentucky, still writes poetry and re­ views about medieval German literature and Ameri­ Arthur Lynip'38 can literature. Although he's only 82, he said he feels Immediately I knew that I was talking to a man suf­ like he's 100. This former college professor, who re­ fused with grace. I learned of the full life he's led-as a tired in 1984, is grateful for his experiences such as be­ teacher on the secondary level, a principal, a ing a visiting professor in Germany, a senior research Houghton College administrator, a college professor, a scholar in Belgium, and helping his three children get husband, a father-and the life he's an education. Although his ill health prevents him still leading. He's 85 (although he from getting out much these days, he does contribute admitted how old he feels depends to "things I approve of." From his Houghton days he on the day, but "The Lord has en­ credits the late German professor LeRoy Fancher with abled me to be active all the time") instilling a love of the language in him, and recalls and is caretaker for the house musician Dr. Wilfred Bain with fondness. His advice? owned by son Stephen '65, who's di­ "Don't retire until you know what you're going to do rector of the southern region of afterwards. There's no point in living if you're not go­ Wycliffe Bible Tr anslators. Dr. Lynip ing to do something." also volunteers his time to teach a weekly class for volunteers (most of Winifred (Rhebergen '48) Lewellen whom are at least 50 years old) at Think 71 is old? When it comes to someone like JAARS, the aviation center for Winifred Lewellen, 71 is young! She is the official Wycliffe, near Charlotte, N.C. summer hostess of the old Victorian guesthouse at the Monthly he leads a reading group beautiful Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, N.Y. there, mostly discussing Christian (where she's fluffed the pillows for such guests as fiction-writers' novels. He cited vari­ President Clinton) and is a part-time adjunct faculty ous times in his life when he's had member of English at a nearby community college to adjust to change-job moves, the throughout the year. Winifred is retired from 26 years recent death of his spouse, Lora of teaching English and (Foster '38)-and believes Houghton Latin in the public schools. deserves some of the credit for his In 1990 she was one of 150 ability to adjust. "Houghton's liberal educators chosen to teach education is the big thing. One is not English to Chinese teachers bound to one particular profession. in their country. What Houghton nurtured my desire for learning and my af­ keeps her going? She's ap­ fection for people." His advice to young whipper­ plied her own advice to her snappers like me? "By all means, prepare for retire­ life: "Make sure you do ment. Associate with a group to which you can make a something you've always contribution. Donate time to it. This marvelous matter wanted to do. Don't retire of being able to stay alive comes down to volunteering; to rocking!" it's the answer."

14 ♦ Milieu - Spring 1999 Eleanor (Hacking '56) Watts She hasn't been able to sit still since first grade,but it's obvious her busyness has been productive. Eleanor Watts holds two master's degrees from Boston Univer­ sity and gave 34 years to public school systems, finish­ ing as a reading coordinator. When she retired in 1990, she and her husband moved to Florida.A year later she was volunteering at Seven Rivers Christian School in C�ystal River. She's structured two programs for spec1al_ needs and gifted children,put a testing pro­ gra� m place, and reorganized the school's library media center, as well as automating the library. Be­ yond the school, Mrs. Watts served one year as presi­ dent of Houghton's West Central alumni chapter and founded its scholarship program for a Houghton stu­ dent from Florida.Its first recipient will graduate this May. The Wattses also like to travel, and Eleanor reads and does oil painting.She recalls her mentor Aimee Ortlip, former art instructor, at Houghton, and the "spiritual experience " she had as a student.Eleanor would encourage young people to look for the gifts God has given them. "Nurture them now and perhaps in retirement you will be able to use them."

Bob and Ruth (Kupka '52) Merz' 52 Ruth Merz believes in Houghton's mis­ sion to produce scholar-servants. ''I'd hope that is what we alumni are," she adds. "I am truly grateful to God for my years at Houghton and feel that it left Olsen Clark'41 me with a chal­ If maintaining a 65-acre farm isn't enough for a:n lenge to serve 80-year-old, Olsen Clark also likes to tap some 200 my generation, maple trees each spring,write about local history, and in obedience to God." Serving is �e �volved i:n �hurch, senior citizen, and college a,:­ tiv1ties, and he 1s now consulting with the stone ma­ exactly what the sons on the construction of the college's new fine arts Merzes have dedicated themselves to in retirement. They're with Wycliffe in Papua New Guinea: Ruth is a �enter. For 43 years Olsen was a Wesleyan pastor and 1ust recently gave up pastoring a United Methodist: music teacher at Ukarumpa International School and congregation part-time. The Clarks were able to puir­ directs the choir; Bob is teaching a course for school chase their retirement home with cash. "God has b,een supervisors and helping out in the literacy office. Both good and blessed us above measure; we give Him retired as public school teachers, she in music, he in daily thanks .... " Want to be happy in retirement? Latin.As alumni who practice true scholar­ Olsen says, "Make a total commitment to Christ,live servanthood,they encourage young people to "never within your means, find a good mate, and take time to consider that there is an age limit to your service for enjoy the roses. Living in retirement can be good, but the Lord.Senior citizens are a great untapped source you set the stage for it along the way." of recruits not only for missionary service but for all Christian service,because we are living longer and healthier, and most have resources that can support us while [serving]."♦

Spring 1999 - Milieu + 15 By Kim (Weaver '96) Maxwell

rriving early for a Bible class �ith favorite pro­ While this passion for life-long learning may seem fessor Dr.Bill O'Byme, Breta Edmunds sits in startling, it's not as unusual as you might think. the back of the room, thinking excitedly about ABCNews.com (12/8/98) observes: "For more older Athe Madrigal Dinner that evening. After class, she Americans, their 'place in the sun' is on campus. In drives other students up to the College Park Nursing the past few years, some 30 retirement communities Home for a visit with residents.Then, she heads home have cropped up in college towns." And Business Week to fit in some studying before dressing for the holiday declares: "As people challenge the conventional no­ festivities. tion of retirement, they're rethinking the types of Remember the fullness of your own college days? places where they want to spend their later years. For Just as a schedule of mind-stretching coursework, in­ an increasing number of Americans, that means choos­ teraction with friends, outreach to others, and just ing an area where they can have access to culture, edu­ plain fun lends the college years an almost mythic cation, entertainment, history, and a shot at a reward­ richness, Breta has found these qualities sweeten life's ing full- or part-time job ... the ideal place for you later cycles. Why did she decide to hit the books? may not be that condo Brown eyes sparkling, this 83-year-old native on the fifth hole. In­ of nearby Belfast, N.Y.,announces, "I de­ stead it may be a cided that since I couldn't go on and house near a univer­ work on my master's degree, I might as sity ... " ("When a well take a few classes." A few classes? Home Near the Fifth Since 1978, Breta has taken 26 courses in Hole Isn't Enough" such diverse subjects as literature, psy­ Baig, Reis). chology, education, religion and philoso­ While Houghton has phy. She has also accompanied Houghton not become a "retire­ students and professors to England, France, ment community" per Switzerland, Italy, Israel, and a number of se, according to Kay U.S. locations. Lindley, retired

16 ♦ Milieu- Spring 1999 • Houghton professor of history, "A sizeable percentage fans of the of the population (other than students) is comprised of Houghton members of our 'depression-World War II' generation, Highlanders. some of whom retired from the college, some of whom "There's really moved here to retire." Why Houghton? These retirees more good sought a place where they could continue to grow-a things to go to location offering interaction between generations, fi­ than we want nancial stability, spiritual enrichment, cultural and to-we don't outreach opportunities. And they realized that know how we Houghton would be just the right place. had time to From their house overlooking the campus, work!" says Esther. Herschel ('44) and Sammie (Samuels '43) Ries find For some seniors living on a fixed income, finan­ their pot of gold in the rainbow of relationships cial stability can be a major concern. Eileen (Griffen Houghton has to offer: "We're sort of the neighbor­ '52) Spear recalls, "When my husband Jim ('53) died in hood grandparents-we're just involved with people!" 1989, I needed a place to live since we'd been in par­ The Rieses operated a radio station in Liberia for sonages all our married life. I thought I would be able 30 years before retiring from the to work on campus and rent rooms to students to mission field in help with the expense of owning a house." So Eileen 1972. Now the retired to Houghton, startingsecond careers in the couple focus on library and development office. Thanks to hard friends-connec­ work, boarding students, and Houghton's low cost tions spanning of living, she will really retire this May (well sort decades of): "I plan to audit some courses, work on the (Hersch's father house, lawn and rock gardens, participate in a and the father of writers' group, join a Bible study and seniors' ex­ retired religion ercise group-I plan to sleep in once in awhile, professor Warren too, so don't call before nine!" Woolsey roomed For many, the transition out of the work together at place triggers a need to redefine purpose in life. Houghton) and Bill Dewires, director at Kendall, a retirement forged moment by community associated with Ithaca College (Ithaca, moment (like the N.Y.), explains: "People, as they are more vigorous student they met when he asked to borrow an electric when they get older, seek to keep a purpose in life. mixer). Sammie explains: "In our mission work, we That purpose is sometimes hard to find on a beach or were always involved with youngpeople. Now, we golf course" (ABCNEWS.com). Dick and Lillian Fuller are benefiting from our location-students see activity would agree. Moving to Houghton to be near son Tim here, people coming and going and if they need some­ ('79, Houghton's VP for enrollment management), the thing they feel they can come and ask.'' The Rieses couple find their purpose in personal development, re­ also host a Bible study for students in their home, lationships and community service. Dick recalls: complete with home-made goodies and grandparently "Since I was still practicing optometry in Syracuse, I advice. Sammie shares: "It has been delightful! commuted back and forth for over a year. The contrast We've gotten to know the students in a personal way, between the apartment in Syracuse and so that we can have concern for them and their needs." Houghton's unique, close-knit community Relationships within the college community was so apparent." The Fullers have im­ are also important to the Rieses' neighbors Al mersed themselves in outreach-Dick and Esther Fulton Smith (' 43). Al de- serves on the Office for the Aging advisory scribes himself as "Herschel's helper" in committee, the Caneadea town board, and their weekly volunteer maintenance with Habitat for Humanity. Lillian wit­ work for Houghton Wesleyan Church. nesses through her quilting group and The Smiths organize the Houghton Senior teaches a Bible study for women rang­ Citizens Group, 50 seniors who gather ing in age from 50-80+. This summer monthly for a potluck lunch, program, and will be the couple's fifth year as good visit. The Smiths nurture both friendships Grandma and Grandpa at Royal and physical stamina through the weekly seniors Family Kid's Camp, a camp spon­ exercise program, led by retired professor Doug sored by the Houghton College Burke in Houghton' s gymnasium. Keeping in touch community which seeks to pro­ with the younger generation, they host students for vide abused and neglected lunch for Hospitality Sunday (organized through children with a week of good Houghton Wesleyan Church), attend student plays memories. Dick sums it up: and musical events, and attend soccer games as avid "Living in Houghton has

Spring 1999 - Milieu + 17 For something as unavoidable as

been a very happy experience for us. Senior citi­ death we oftenfind ourselves avoiding it. zens can audit courses at the college, interact with retired faculty, attend the Artist Series-we Planning for it in a spiritual, emotional find a great deal of mental stimulation to keep or practical sense is something we think us thinking." Lillian chimes in: "Here, when a person has a need, the need is met." we'll get to tomorrow. Many college towns are actively promoting themselves as prime retirement havens. One At the sudden death of her husband such location invites retirees to "a lifestyle �s stimulating as a bestseller, as comforting as com­ Dick due to complications fromhepatitis ing home" (www.ci.oxford.ms.us.); another offers "big city culture with small town friendliness" C, Janice (Meahl '64) Popp faced a deci­ (www.boonebank.com). And according to Jeff Spear, VP for finance, plans are being laid to sion-filled grieving process. make Houghton more attractive to seniors in the future: "For a small community, Houghton has many opportunities for seniors, and a number of people have expressed the desire to retire here. We will begin by offering one of the four-unit Houghton Heights townhouses this fall for apartments and/or senior citizen housing. We View plan to convert the other the following year." As retirees require more care, Houghton's College Park Nursing Home offers immaculately clean rooms with big, wide windows, from the friendly staff and a multitude of activities. Since 1988, college staff have enjoyed purchasing Christmas gifts for residents. Widow'sWalk Activity director Kathy Bower comments: "For those who don't have family, By Janice (Meahl '64) Popp it may be the only gift they receive. It affirms that they Will the grieving ever end? haven't been forgotten." Far Dick had been on a farm tour in the northwest­ from forgotten, residents receive ern states when he was stricken, and I shared his visits from both students and community mem­ final days in a hospital in Salt Lake City 2,000 miles bers. from home. What about the drawbacks? "Some people Even though I knew my husband's illness was say, 'We're so far from shopping,' but that's the very serious, we were optimistic that a liver trans­ least of our worries; we're not shoppers," says plant would greatly extend his life and were waiting Al Smith. Lillian Fuller enthuses: "The commu­ for a liver to become available. So I was not pre­ nity is in a beautiful location-we go to the city pared for the suddenness of his leaving or the flood when we need to, but rejoice when we're back of decisions that needed to be made. here!" Kay Lindley sums it up: "I quickly admit I read in a book on widowhood that it is hard I would like to have an airport closer than 60 work and cannot be avoided. At first I tried to run miles. For others, all would be well if only Tops away from it but found that it cannot be pushed grocery store and Wal-Mart would set up busi­ aside or put off. After 33 years of marriage, when ness just beyond the nursing home. Yes, we are death takes a spouse, it feels like someone has taken retired in Houghon."♦ all your insides and left you as an empty shell. And in that new and painful state you must suddenly make many decisions, at a time when you are least able to make them. The person that I always went to when making a decision was no longer available to me. And even

18 ♦ Milieu - Spring 1999 though Dick had given me much independence in our I ding. I know Dick is completely healthy for the first marriage , I could not seem to think dearly or to make time in his life and he's having a super time in heaven. even the simplest decisions on my own. That brings me great comfort. For me, the immediate decisions that had to be Second, my family provided a tremendous sup­ made included: port system for me. My children have been caring, 1. How many copies of the death certificate? concerned,and cooperative in all areas. We've laughed 2. Memorial service or funeral, and what did I together over great memories, cried together in want included? � missing Dick, and tried to carry on Dick's legacy. My 3. Cremation or embalming? extended family has continually reached out to me in 4. What to put in the obituary, and what papers to many ways. They've helped fill holidays and made put it in? phone calls each week to keep me aware of their love 5. Who to call; who to notify, such as the Social and concern. Security Administration? I've learned to appreciate the wonderful friends 6. Memorials, and if so, what? Flowers? that Dick and I have. Their outpouring of love and 7. What were his favorite hymns, scriptures, etc.? concern never ceases to amaze me. So many of them The average age of widows in the United States is do not mind an uneven number of people at their 54. Yes, 54 - the exact age I was when Dick died. dinner table or in their cars. I need to be with both One of the most loving thing couples can do for men and women, not just the singles, and they have each other is to make definite written plans that will met this need. be easily located later. Included should be details Making plans for the future and for weekends is about what the deceased partner would like concern­ important, too. Reaching out to needy people is ing a funeral or memorial service, cemetery plot, crucial, even at times when you can become selfish memorials, insurance policies, keys to safety deposit and self-centered. Since weekends were date times for boxes, etc. Wills need to be kept current, and decisions Dick and me, I try to fill those lonely weekend hours about health proxies, living wills, and organ donation with activities geared to encourage others. cataloged. If Dick had not slipped quickly into a coma, With whatever earthly time I have left, I want to I'm sure he would have expressed his wishes. He be a good steward of all my resources. When I face my didn't have time. And perhaps your spouse won't, Savior, my heart's desire is that he will find me either. Planning and communicating ahead of time is faithful. So I look ahead to what the Lord will do in me crucial. and through me to help me reach the lost for Him, not What have I learned? First, that my faith in Jesus backward at what could have been.♦ Christ has remained my fortress and the rock to which

Spring 1999-Milieu + 19 A former physical education An expert on India and Far Eastern 48 teacher and coach in Bemus Point, 54 religions, Robert Baird is a profes­ N.Y., Mel Lewellen has been in­ sor in, and di.rector of, the school of ducted into the Sports Hall of Fame of west­ religion at the Um versi ty of Iowa. He also Harold Elliott retired last July from ern New York. During his 28-year career, holds ordination in the East Iowa Presbytery 3 4 the church-based Phoebe Taylor Mel expanded scholastic athletic offerings and does frequent pulpit supply. Robert can Memorial Family Practice Clinic on for boys and girls, directed summer recre­ be reached at [email protected]. Johns Jsland, S.C., as lack of funds and staff ation programs, and coached baseball, cross Helen Johns-Richardson lives in forced the facility to close. Formerly a nus­ country and basketball. He was especially Bradford, Pa., where she helps to care for sionary physician in Nigeria through the noted for hls success in the latter. Mel now her elderly mother and is learning her way Red Bird Mission (in Kentucky), Harold lives in Venice, Fla., where he is quite active around her new computer. She encourages notes that he is enjoying good health. in senior softball. friends to e-mail her at [email protected].

At 82, Herman Dam remains active Dancing Moon Press of Newport, Willa (Brown) Kaye and her hus­ 41 in ministry. He has served as tem­ Ore., has published Children of the 5 6 band, Bob, have been enjoying porary pastor to four rural .Presby­ 49 Dawn by Andrew Berger. The book travel in their Layton fifth-wheel. terian churches near his Murfreesboro, reviews 500 years of turbulence in Latin They continue their involvement with Jew­ Tenn., home and been part-time chaplain at America and has been described as "a ish evangelism. a VA medical center. psalm of poverty, a hymn of the oppressed." Classmates may e-mail Andrew at bergerkiss A professor at Hillsdale College, Retired Houghton faculty Arnold @alt.net. 5 8 John Reist serves as pastor of 43 and Betty '62 Cook report that they Gordon Larson and his wife, Peggy, Litchfield (Mich.) Congregational enjoyed a month-long visit to New are retired Christian and Missionary Alli­ Church. In 1997, he was appointed execu­ Zealand last fall. They delighted in renew­ ance missionaries to lrian Jaya. They report tive director of the Michigan Association of ing friendshlps established during two sab­ that the Western Dani Pe11tate11ch, a project to Scholars and consultant on bias to the baticals spent there. which they devoted many years, is now Michlgan Board of Education. complete and saw its first printing last fall. Their e-mail address: gordpeglnrson@uky. A missionary with Wycliffe Bible campus.111ci.nel. Tr anslators, Dick Gardner tr vels 59 , � widely as the organ,zat,on s mter­ national coordinator for member care. His hobbies include radio-controlled vehicles and hiking; he has trekked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon five times. Friends may e-mail him at [email protected]. Physician Marilyn Hunter recently re­ located to Marion, Ind., and joined the staff College Grove, WI of Marion Pediatrics. Laguna Hills, Calif., resident Jim � Knowlton and his wife, Bertie, recently re­ tired from their second earners. Former Cedarburg, WI/ schoolteachers, they joined Wycliffe Bible Translators in 1984 and spent eight years in Papua New Guinea, teaching at interna­ tional schools and helping with the center store and literacy projects. Returning to the U.S. in 1992, they volunteered for Wycliffe's California office; Jim was involved with do­ nated vehicle and food bank programs.

Glenna (Stephens) Fleming notes 6 3 that she is now retired and "demothering" after 27 years of ac­ tive duty parenthood. She enjoys Bible study, writing, music, art, sports, and times at her beach house in Ocean City, Md.

Retired from a 34-year teaching and 6 4 coaching career, Roger Ashworth has been elected to concurrent terms as Bainbridge, N.Y., town and village justice. He is active in the work of Afton Baptist Church and enjoys hiking and visit­ ing missionaries supported by his church. His e-mail: [email protected]. Last fall, Ronald Dieck began a one­ year term as president of ISA, the interna­ tional society for measurement and control. He'll be responsible for leading the society's efforts to advance the pro-fession's technol­ ogy as well as enhancing the skills and ca-

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regular payments to you, a welcome supplement to a retirement plan. At your death (or at the death of your surviving spouse or other loved one, if you Plan Ahead designate), whatever remains is distributed to Caring for what you care most about charitable beneficiaries you have specified. There can be substantial tax benefits with charitable trusts and annuities as well.

he future promises to be challenging for us all. 4. Gifts of Real Estate: You can make a gift of a TWhether single, married, raising a family, or house or certain other real estate, while retaining planning for retirement years, your future, and the the use of the property for as long as you live. The future of those you care most about, will be a satisfaction of giving, as well as a tax deduction, is reflection of the plans you make today. enjoyed now rather than later. You continue to care for the property, pay the taxes, and even Several options allow you to accomplish your receive any income it generates. But, because you overall plan for yourself, your family, and have made a gift of the property by deed, it does ministry organizations you wish to help. Con­ not pass through your probate estate at death, sider: possibly saving unnecessary expenses and delays.

1. Wills: In addition to being one of the simplest 5. Creative Giving With Retirement Plans: ways to distribute your estate, your will can also Company pension plans and/or other private be a creative vehicle for making thoughtful gifts. funds such as an Individual Retirement Account After providing for the needs of your loved ones, can make it possible to accumulate funds beyond you may choose to benefit causes you have anticipated needs for comfortable support of enjoyed supporting during your lifetime. By yourself and loved ones. In such a case, it may be having your attorney revise your will or add a desirable to make a gift of such accounts to simple amendment, you can make a charitable perpetuate work you consider vital for the bequest of a dollar amount, specific property, a wellbeing of future generations. Generally, this percentage of your estate, or what is left after can be done by a simple beneficiary change. others have been taken care of. If the ideas here interest you, we recommend 2. life Insurance: Many people do not realize discussing your plans with your financial n how conveient a gift of life insurance can be. As advisors. ¥011 may also contact Reda Rozendal in children become self-sufficient, and investments the Development Office(toll free 1-888-377-9340) provide unexpected income and security, some life for more specifics about giving to Houghton insurance coverage may no longer be needed for College. the reason it was originally purchased. One of the simplest ways to make a significant gift in the future is to name a charitable beneficiary to receive all or a portion of the proceeds of a policy no longer needed for family protection. --�:::::::::

3. Charitable Trusts and Annuities: These are gifts that return income to you. Trust and annuity AHOUGHTON Christian College of Liberal Arts and Sciences funds are invested to earn income and provide

reers of practitioners. An instrumentation master and has taught third-grade Sw1day crisis. Ginny serves on her church's peace laboratory manager for Pratt and Whitney, school for the past 21 years. Friends may and justice comission. Ronald has authored 30 technical papers contact him at [email protected]. and one book, and has a regular column, A physics teacher at Springville, N.Y., Gates-Chili High School, Rochester, "Dr. Gooddata," in an ISA newsletter. Central School, Robert Sorensen is vice N.Y., recently inducted Bud Bence A Spanish teacher at Binghamton, N.Y., 6 6 president/ president elect of the New York into its hall of fame. Bud, who High School, Sheryl (WoodrufO Kucherov State Science Education Leadership Associa­ served as academic dean at Houghton from has been cited in Who's Who in American tion. He is active in Springville Players the­ 1987 to 1992, is a professor and chair of the Teachers (1998) and serves as faculty for the atre and serves First Presbyterian Church as division of religion and philosophy at Indi­ International Baccalaureate program. ruling elder. Friends may reach Robert at ana We sleyan University. Friends may e-mail her at [email protected]. [email protected]. James Molyneaux is an elementary Martha Sue (Woodward) Forsbrey teacher at Portville, N.Y., Central School. In Ginny (Cedren) Witte lives in completed her EdD in 1995. She is 1969, he foW1ded a five-day sixth-grade 6 8 Ypsilanti, Mich. She works in man­ director of the University of ecology camping trip, a program whlch he 65 agement support for Acute Services Charleston's BSN program and an accredita­ continues to lead. James has been a scout- House, a facility for mentally ill adults in tion evaluator for the National League for

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mforsbrey@ Nursing.uchaswv.ed11. Her e-mail address is where Wes pastors the Shokan Wesleyan and personal injury. Daniel is active in his Church. Patti serves as national director of church, Gideons, and the local Youth for Paul Vicalvi the denomination's Teens & Talent program. [email protected]. organization. E-mail him at 7 Chaplain has been McCallum@The McCallumsulster.net. can be e-mailed at 0 promoted to the rank of colonel in Roger Peterson, Jr., the United States Army. He has is associate pastor 7 8Manager of employment services served 21years on active duty and is pres­ of Grace Churchrevrap of Indiana,@yourinter.ne/. Pa. Friends may Nylafor Rochester (Schroth) Rehabilitation Gaylord Center, ently command chaplain at Redstone Arse­ e-mail him at recently nal, Ala. Roger Houk presented a workshop, "Making Welfare-to-­ Linda (Tropf) Wood. 7 7A dentist, recently re­ Work Programs Work for People with Undi­ 73 tutors children located to Maine. He directs the Na­ agnosed Disabilities" at a gathering of the with severe medical difficulties, for val Branch Dental Clinic for the na­ New York State Association of Rehabilita­ Aurora, Colo., Public Schools. val air station 111Daniel Brunswick. Persing [email protected]. Professionals. Nyla's e-mail address is Attorney recently left a 7 WesMcCallum and Patti (Adelsin '76) partnership to establish his own law prac­ Christian and Missionary Alliance mis­ 5 live Shokan, N.Y., tice. He specializes in medical malpractice sionaries to Thailand, Boyd and Donna (Ebner '79) Hannold are on furlough through June 1999. They are involved in deputation work from their home base near Future Alumni Princeton, N.J. Donna is also substitute teaching. Charles Stephenr & & Kara Horst ('91) Alderman '91 Mackenzie Leigh 10-20-98 ThompsonIn May, Ashburn,Va., resident Hary Kara& Bidelspach '94 Cristie Joy 1-26-99 will travel to San Diego to run Jonathan Rachel Bradley '84 Nathan Paul 3-14-97 in Rock-N-Roll 99, a marathon benefiting & Jacob Daniel 9-2-98 the Leukemia Society of America. He notes Mark& Susan (La.rob '86) Bristo Jacob Robert Emmet 7-3-98 that he is doing so on behalf of family and Matt Nicole (Stetson '94) Buffum Kayla Renee 6-27-98 friends claimed by the disease. Charles Eric & Alice (Putney '89) Carpenter '93 Mary Charlotte 5-15--97 works as a senior human resource generalist & Robert James 12-1-98 for a Silver Spring, Md., governmentis con­ Edward Arny(Lawrence '89) Clement Avery Wayne 7-30-97* sultingThompson firm.. Cha Hisrles@jeassocia e-mail addresstes.com. John Wesley 9-21-98* Dennis & Michelle (Taylor '90) De Simone Taylor Anne 2-22-97 Priscilla Chamberlain Jessica Kathryn 10-30-98 8 0 is a staff pa­ Kevin & Victoria (Jude '92) Derby AJayna Grace 12-14-98 thologist and director of cytology at David & Joyce (Lambert '94) Dlugose '94 Paige Loren 1-29-99 the Ann Arbor,DanCil@sprintmail. Mich., VA hospital. Glenn & &Heather (Siganowich '94) Freeman Brienna Christine 6-25-98 C0/11.She can be e-mailed at Michael Tamara (Marshall '93) Gaffney, Jr. '94 Darah Michelle 11-13-98 Ben and Mary (Morley '82) Colter & Mikayla Daniele 11-13-98 are Bill Heather (Morris '94) Garrett '96 Marissa Elizabeth 11-9-96 now full-time missionaries with FamilyLife, Makayla Joy 9-23-98 a divisionlive of Campus Crusade for Christ. Jeffrey & Tracy Oamroga '89) Gleason Samuel Schaff 4-19-95 They [email protected]. Little Rock, Ark., and can be e­ Benjamii1 Crosby 12-11-96 mailed via & Jakob Andrew 9-11-98 Jeffrey Saral, (Eldred '89) Hadley Carl Austin 3-6-97 AfterAlan Cappellaseveral years in the midwest, & 8 Emma Rose 12-31-98 has relocated to Howard Jennifer (Smith '93) Haines ill Howard A. JV 12-26-98 Schroon Lake, N.Y., with his wife, Scott & Zoe Hansen '93 Jakob Finn 10-28-98 Wendy,2 and their three daughters. Alan has & Brian Tara (Butler '94) Hobson Jared Butler 2-25-98 been appointed librarian for Word of Life Dwight & Donna Hornibrook (staff) Emily Grace 2-18-99 [email protected] Institute. He may be e-mailed at Shawn& & Karen (McKnight '92) Hotchkiss '89 Julia Elizabeth 2-20-99 Jeff Laurel (Trexler '89) Kennell'90 Emily Faith 8-30-98 Jeffrey Ladine Kevin && Laura (Newell '91) Kifer '92 Catherine Elisabeth 11-5-98 8 3 and his family live Mark & Denise (Servello '81) Knox '84 Benjamin David 10-13-98 in England where JeffAir is a dentist Mitch &Karen (Weaver '91) Liddick (staff) Justin Owen 2-11-99 for the United States Force. Michael Sonya (Carrier '88) Lightner '88 Lauren Elizabeth 4-17-98 David Hursh Steven & Kim (Colby '89) Luber Bailey Ann 9-29-98 8 4 has joined the faculty Rodney & Daphne (Smeenk '87) Mays Andrei James 6-24-92* of East Carolina University as a mu­ Oksana Johanna 11-3-93* sic librarian. & Mee Sergei TlII1othy 10-26-94* David Laura (Mercandante '95) '86 Jillian Elizabeth 2-24-99 85 Fillmore, N.Y., Central SchoolKath has y Eric && Jennifer (Kipp '91) Nusbickel Matthewi Carl 11-13-98 named second grade teacher Mark Kristina LaCelle ('82) - Peterson Lnnea Katherine 5-28-98 Reitnour its Educator of the Year Mitch & &Dedra (Allston '86) Poe Madison Ashley 11-27-98 for 1999. Kathy was cited for her love for Michael & Christal Shelly '89 Nicholas Andrew 7-20-98 children, teachlng ability, preparation, and Richard& Martha Strum '85 Mackenzie Alexandra 11-10-97 the high regard in which she is held by col­ Karl &Rebecca (Andrews '89) Weichenthal Dylan Michael 4-14-98 leagues. Brian & Lori (Sears '94) Winters Alexander Andrew 6-25-98 Ticonderoga:Shelburne U1ke Museum Champlain has Steamboat published Brian Deboral, (Perry '89) Zimmerman '91 Rachel Elizabeth 2-20-96 r by •adopted Jared Eugene 9-30-98 Rich Strum. The book coves the history of this steamboat, which plied the waters of 22 ♦ Milieu - Spring 1999 Class Notes

Lake Champlain from 1906-1953. Preserved at Shelburne, the Ticonderoga is the last ver­ tical walking-beam steamer in America. Rich works in the museum's adult education pro­ gram.

Rodney and Daphne (Smeenk) 8 7 Mays traveled to Angarsk, Siberia, Russia, last May where they final­ ized the adoption of three children (see Fu­ hire Alumni). Daphne encourages friends to e-mail her at [email protected].

Jennifer (Deal) Becker is a project 8 8 manager for Rochester Healthcare InformationGroup. She coordinates the Regional Perinatal Data System for the nine-county Finger Lakes region, a com­ parative database designed to help hospitals improve the quality of care for mothers and Houghton friendsmade up the wedding parhJ of Allison (Darling '95) Foster (center in infants. Jennifer can be e-mailed at photo)(see Down the Aisle). From left they are Michael Evans '95, Nathan Lawrence [email protected]. '97, Rebecca (Long '95) Ulrich, Melanie (Rath '95) Moen, Allison, Rebecca (Hosmer Kerri (Crowley) Clark and her hus­ '95) Prouty, Daniel Prouty '95, Tara Kenyon, '95, Julie Foster '97, and Gregory Rohrs band, Dan, live iJ1 a 42-acre farm in Danville, Ohio. In addition to caring for her daughter, Pianist Sheila Schmitt anticipates the Bullock Elementary School in Sanford, N.C. Kerri coaches cheerleading for a local school completion of her doctorate at the Univer­ Theresa's e-mail address is [email protected]. and helps lead her church youth group. sity of Kansas this summer. In the fall, she A community development planner for will begin a short-term teaching position at the city of Auburn, N.Y., Jennifer (Smith) Air Force physician Tim Paulding Ottawa University (Kan.). Friends may e­ Haines manages loan and mortgage assis­ 8 9 is now stationed at Andrews Air mail Sheila at [email protected]. tance programs. She completed her MBA Force Base near Washington, D.C., from Syracuse University last summer and where he is a faculty member in the USAF Carol Dannenberg is a missionary in December celebrated the birth of her son family practice residency program. Tim re­ 91 with EPPIC Ministries Interna­ (see Future Alumni). Friends may e-mail Jen­ cently received a medal for meritorious ser­ tional, an organization which trav­ nifer at [email protected]. vice, presented to him for his good work at els worldwide doing evangelism through Scott Hansen, his wife, Zoe, and their Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. mime. Carol resides in Bloomington, Minn. fr1fant son (see Down the Aisle and Flllure Tim's e-mail address is [email protected]. Deb (Pease) Kalivoda and her hus­ A11111111i) live in O1arlottesville, Va. Scott is a band, Jim, recently purchased a home in the third-year Jaw student at the University of Yvonne Lowne is in her last year of Syracuse,,N.Y., area. Deb is a curricuJu.rn Virginia. 9 0 famjly practice residency at North consultant for an elementary school in the Carmen (S;i!llpSQn) Wright lives in Shore University Hospital iJ1 Glen Central Square School District. Pranklinville, N.Y., with her husband, Ricky. Cove, N.Y. Friends may e-mail Yvonne at Charissa (Westerlund) Lyons and her She works at a Quality Parm & Fleet store [email protected]. husband, Mark (see Down the Aisle), live in and counts among her involvements Lexington, Mass., and attend Waltham Fam1ersville Center Commw1ity Church Evangelical Free Church. Charissa has re­ and the local Farm Bureau. She serves the signed an. editorial staff position to begin a latter as co-chair of its Young Farmer/ Physician Search freelance career. Her e-mail address is Rancher program. [email protected]. The college is engaged in a Cheektowaga, N.Y., is home to Doug Robin (Shea) McGee and her hus­ search for a physician to join the and Dawn (Gurley '92) Van Dine. Doug 9 4 band, Kevin, a seminary student, practice of David Brubaker '90 teaches math to at-risk junior high school live in Springfield, Mo. Robin is (M.D.) in serving the college and studen.ts and is pursuiJ1g his master's de­ teaching French part-ti.me at Southwest Bap­ gree in math education. Dawn is office ma.n­ tist University. TI1ey anticipate missionary the greater community as a mem­ ager at their church, Eastern }{ills Wesleyan. service. Friends may e-mail Robin at ber of University Primary Care. The Van Dines can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. For details, interested physicians [email protected]. Dan and Amy (Chamberlain'96) should contact Dr. Robert F. Pirst Lieutenant Brian Zimmerman Schilke live in Jackson, N.J. Dan is teaching Danner, vice president for student and his wife, Deborah (Perry '89), are sta­ and coaching at Calvary Academy; Amy tioned at Fort Bragg, N.C. Brian is a field ar­ cares for their two young sons. life at Houghton College, tillery officer; DeboraJ, cares for their two Houghton, NY 14744, phone (716) children and is active in the Protestant Harrisburg, Pa., is now home to 567-9220, or send e-mail to Women of the Chapel outreach program. 9 5 Timothy Deckert. Tim is an attor­ [email protected], or Ms. Niko! They have been iJ1 the army for five years. ney in the business group of the law Brushingham, physician relations The Zimmermans can be reached via firm McNees, WalJace & Nurick. [email protected]. Ralph Pomponio is teaching K-12 gen­ coordinator for Olean General eral and vocal music in the Florida, N.Y., Hospital, Olean, NY I 4760, phone Theresa Davis completed her Union Free School District. He .resides in 800-822-7474, ext. 6106, or fax 93 master's degree in special educa­ Bloomingburg, N.Y. ( 716) 375-6380. tion through Mercyhurst College and now teaches exception.al children at 8.T.

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Charis Gibson completed a master's degree in reading through P.A.C.E. 9 6 (Program for Accelerated College Education) Brooklyn College and works as ad­ mission coordinator for the Norwegian Call for Entries Christian Nursing Home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Marsha Young was recently " ...To Sec Ourselves ..." She lives in Staten Island, N.Y. 01aris may B promoted to the position of Train­ be e-mailed at [email protected]. 1 ing and Development Manager at Lake Gty, Colo., is home to Andrew Outokumpu American Brass in Buffalo, NY. Individuals in- Jackson. 1-le works as resident program di­ terested in exhibiting rector of Camp Redcloud. His e-mail: Denise Paszkiewicz was selected ajackson [email protected]. as one of three representatives from self-portraits, in any Ben and Mandy (Hobbs '97) Pehrson N 1 the United States to participate in medium, during the live in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Ben is a graduate stu­ the first Advanced Policy Governance months of July, August and dent at Wheaton College while Mandy Academy in Atlanta. Policy Governance is works in the college's financial aid office. an innovative model of non-profit board September 1999 in the Together they serve as houseparents for operations. Denise lives in Blasdell, N.Y., Houghton College Art Gallery, single mothers. Ben and Mandy anticipate and is an executive grants administrator for should contact Roselyn eventual missionary service in Bible transla­ People Inc. tion and literacy work. The Pehrsons can be Danner, gallery director, e-mailed at [email protected]. Cindy Bradfield of Yorkshire, Houghton College, Houghton, N.Y., has been appointed by Gover­ N.Y. 14744 or send e-mail to Kwong-Pik "Kim" Tsui is in her 1 nor Pataki to serve on a five-mem­ second year of a master's degree berP board charged with designing training [email protected]. 9 7 for school board members. She is a member program in social work. She lives in Syosset, N.Y., and can be reached via of the Pioneer School's Board of Education. [email protected]. She is also pursuing a master's degree in Adult Education at Buffalo State College. Krista Alderfer lives in Telford, Pa., and is teaching instrumental music Paula Ring of Cheektowaga, N .Y. , In Memoriam 9 8 was awarded the Athena of at Penn View Christian School. '33 Retired educator Wesley G. Moon, Western New York Scholarship Allison Aldred lives in Fairport, N.Y., 87, passed away on December 19, 1998. which is given to women who are returning and is studying for her degree in art educa­ D 2 Originally from Rushford, N.Y., Wesley to school for re-entry into the workforce or tion. graduated from Houghton Seminary (now who are changing career directions. Cari Hutchison lives in Beacon, N.Y. academy) in 1929 then continued his studies She is substitute teaching for two local at Houghton College, earning a degree in Joost Vies of Lanc ster, N.Y., is school districts while seeking a full-time po­ a_ general science. He began a teaching career pursuing an executive master's i.n sition. Friends can e-mail her at which took him from a one-room school­ business administration at the [email protected]. S 2 house to leadership of Houghton Seminary. University of Buffalo. Bethany McIntyre is pursuing a Along the way, Wesley completed a master's master's degree in coLU1selingat Gordon­ degree at the University of Rochester and a Conwell Theological Seminary. Her e-mail doctorate al the University of Buffalo. He address is [email protected]. taught at the latter LU1tiJ moving to Okla­ homa City, Okla., to serve as Southern Nazarene University's education depart­ ment head for 25 years. Retiri.ng from the university, he worked for 12 years at Integris Baptist Hospital. At 80, he retired again, vol­ LU1teering his ti.me repairing bicycles for im­ Down the Aisle poverished children. Wesley was active in the Nazarene Church; he served as an usher for Jason & Kirsten (Conklin '96) Davis 7-11-98 40 years. Wesley is survived by his wife of 66 Eric & Tricia (Prange '96) Dowd 6-13-98 years, Blanche (Gage '33), two children, a Eric & Tammy (Bums '98) Engert '97 1-9-99 brother and several nieces and nephews. Richard & Christine (Fitzgerald '97) Falke '98 8-22-98 '37 Gerald B. Smith 83, passed away Eric & Allison (Darling '95) Foster 8-29-98 on April 8, 1998, in Brookeville, Md. A na­ Scott & Zoe Hansen '93 6-29-96 tive New Yorker, Gerald came to Houghton William & Wendy (Stratton '94) Kieser 8-9-97 to prepare for a teaching career majoring in Mike & Carrie (Der '98) Killian 5-30-98 math, science and education and involving Charles & Laurel (Hebbard '91) Kane '91 6-27-98 himself in sports, Der Rheinverein and the Mark & Charissa (Westerlund '91) Lyons 8-15-98 Boulder as art editor. His teaching career be­ Scott & Bethany (Beedon '95) McLaughlin 12-27-98 gan in Great ValJey, N.Y. when, in 1942, the Mark & April (Stone '97) Norton '98 8-1-98 U.S. Army calJed Gerald to the Army Signal Andrew & Amanda (Hodges '97) Reding '98 8-2-98 Corps in Italy. After serving three years, he Craig & Jennifer (Scammell '94) Rohatyn 11-28-98 completed a master's degree at Cornell Uni­ David & Christy (Galvin '98) Sadecki '98 5-30-98 versity and resumed public scl1ool teaching, Matthew & Karen (Murphy '93) Slezak 6-6-98 spending three years in Bemus Point, N.Y., David & Terri (Hare '83) Svarczkopf 9-12-98 and 22 in Pavilion, N.Y. In 1971, at age 66, he Paul & Jennifer (Miller '98) Watson '98 7-5-98 joined The Christian School of York (Pa.), where he taught and served as principal through 1977. He then joined Operation Mo-

24 ♦ Milieu - Spring 1999 Class Notes bilization for a five-year missionary stint in one grandmild, Karen Clark '02, is a current village until 1944, then served the military London, England. Gerald was an elder in his student. Reita was honored to bring the in­ for two years during World War 0. Upon re­ church. He was predeceased by his wile, vocation at 01r:isti.ne's senior baccalaureate tu,:ning to Houghton, he completed his de­ Elizabeth,and is swvived by three children, in­ service in May 'I 991. gree in social science ru1d married sd1ool­ cluding David '69 and Nancy S. Vicalvi '71. '44 Helen :Foster Krol.I, 76, passed mate Gladys Totten '51. The Fanchers '41 Retired Wesleyan pastor Gerald F. away on August 30, 1998, in Top eka, Kan. moved to Alaska in 1951 where Max worked Wright, 81, passed away on December 24, Born in Vermon,t, Helen came to Houghton as the state operator of smools and then for 1998, in Elmira, N.Y. The son of long-ti.me and completed a major in Frenm while be­ the Copper River School District. He also Houghton professor and dean of men Frank ing active in Frencl1, Latin and art clubs and was executive director of the Copper River Wright, "Ger," graduated from Houghton the college oratorio. She later completed a Native Association. Max's desire to serve Seminary and enrolled at the college with master's degre€, i11 religious education from the Lord was reflected in his involvement the class of 1939. His education was inter­ EasternBaptist Theological Seminary. She with Cross Roads Medical Center, Glenallen rupted by ilh1ess causing the loss of a lw1g. taught French and English at New Englru1d Community Chapel and the English Lan­ Ger recovered and eventually completed a for several years and devoted 22 years to di­ guage Institute of China; he and Gladys en­ degree in religious education. I Iis involve­ recting Christian education for murches in joyed ten teaching assignments in China ments included athletics, music, outream Massachusetts and Kansas. Helen married through ELJC. In addition to Gladys, Max's and pastoring a cl1urch in Black Creek, N.Y. Harry Kroll, who predeceased her, in 1995. survivors include three children and nine He married his childhood sweetheart/semi­ She is survived by a step-sonand two siblings. granddlild ren. nary classmate, Reba Fuller. Together they '49 Houghton native and alwnnus Max '52 Janice Meade Dingman, 68, died served Wesleyan murches in central and Fancher, 73, passed away on December 29, October 28, 1998. Jan's early connections to western New York communities and filled 1998, in Glenallen,, Alaska. Born to former Houghton College came through her sister, many district posts. Ger retired in 1979 due Houghton Colhige academic dean LaVay Ruthe Meade Kouwe '46. Visiting Ruthe at to failing health but, enjoying a measure of Fancher and hii; wife, Zola, an instructor at Houghton, Jan met Robert Dingman '50, a healing, later returned to pastor Cayuta Free the colJege and academy, Max resided in the young World War Tl veteran. TI1e relation- Church for three years. His m.in.istrywas characterized by personal warmth, encour­ agement, and strong youth programs, with a special gift for welcoming and guiding new, Memorial Gifts young pastors. He was predeceased by Reba, in 1990, and a foster-daughter.1-le is survived by three daughters, a son, Gerald Chet and Rutlll Barker by Mr. Brian S. S. Hugh and Wilfreda Paine by Rev. and Jr. '58, 14 grandchildren, including Denise Breru1eman Mrs. Carl M. Vander Burg W. Campbell '82 and Dale '84, 15 great­ Alfred Benso1n.by Mrs. Harriet S. Norton Stephen W. Paine by Mrs. Helen Paine; Mr. � grandchildren and sister Ruth W. Elmer '41. Hazel Benson, by Rev. and Mrs. Ralph C. and Mrs. John Miller Reita Wright Clark, 77, passed away Young Norman Pusey by Mrs. Grace Pusey on December 21, 1998, in Gainesville, Fla. James E. Buffan by Mr, and Mrs. William Josephine Rickard by Mr. and Mrs. Bornin Canton, Pa., Reita was the daughter Buffan Lawrence K Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. of a 1908 Houghton Seminary graduate a11d Reita Wright Clark by Miss Priscilla R. Ries Albin Winckler Jong-time Houghton professor and dean, Clint Chlffordl by Or. Joyce C. Wunderlim Claude Ries by Miss Priscilla R. Ries Rev. Stanley and Edna Bedford Wright. Her Danie.I�utter by Mr. and Mrs. Albin Elmer W. Roth, Sr., by Mr. and Mrs. David maternal grandfather, Sylvester Bedford, Wmckler J. Roth owned the plateau farmland on whim the Erford W. Daniels by Mrs. Doris Daniels Rufus Schmidt by Dr. and Mrs. William Houghton campus now rests. In 1.939, Reita Janice Meade Dingman by Mjss Pdscilla Um.land began at the college transferring to Meyer R. Ries Dr. and Mrs. J. Whitney Shea by Mr. and Memorial Hospital in Buffalo for nurses' Sam and Louiise Dominguez by Mrs. Mrs. James Fleming training. After marriage in 1945 to Russell Judith Dominguez Lela Smith by Mr. Harold I. Smith Clark '47, they pastored Christian and Mis­ Bess Fancher by Miss Mary Boomhower John H. Smith by Dr. William V. Olcott sionary Alliance churd1es in Andover and Max Fancher 'by Miss Priscilla R. Ries Lillian M. Spear by Peter Spear; Jeff Spear; Salamanca, N.Y.,and prepared for foreign Charles Finney by Dr. and Mrs, Gerald R. Penny (Spear) Williruns; Christine missionary service. As health problems kept Lloyd (Spear) Lee them in the states, they served C&MA Lake and Amanda Hamer by Mr. and James Standford by Mr. and Mrs. James murmes in the mid-atlantic region. Reita Mrs. Timothy R. Hamer Fleming enjoyed being a help-mate and was active in Cheryl Holzwarthby Mr. Roy E. Holzwarth Donald C. Stetson by Mr. and Mrs. William women's ministries. ln 1981, the Clarks ful­ Morten Homme by Miss PriscillaR. Ries G. Dixon; Edith E. Wilber;Richard and filled their missionary calJing, devoting two C. Nolan Huizenga by Mrs. Gloria Betsey Wilber; Robyn Wilber; Joru1 F. years to the International ProtestantChurch Huizenga Welch in Beirut, Lebanon. They served during up­ Howard Jyler by Mr. a.nd Mrs. Nils F. Gordon Stockin by Dr. Marjode 0. risings and Israeli bombing raids until Anderso.n Stod

Spring 1999 - Milieu + 25 ville, N.J., and Houghton religion major, Paul went on to complete master's degrees in divinity and social work. He wa.sa mem­ Summer Alumni Weekends ber of First Assembly of God Church in Millville, N .J., and a non-stationed minister of The Wesleyan Church; he provided tem­ We want to get information on Summer porary service to several congregations near Alumni Weekend into the hands of you his home. Artistically gifted, Paul worked as who want it most. We will be sending a professional artist at an FAA Technica.l Center. He is survived by his wife, Tammy, information to members of reunion four sons, one daughter, a brother, and his classes and other alumni who attend mother. annually. If you are not in a reunion '73 Paul John Stiansen, 47, died sud­ denly on November 27, 1998, in Cortland, class and would like a brochure, please N.Y. Raised in Brooklyn and Long Island, call the alumni office at 888-377-9340 or Paul completed a Bible major at Houghton e-mail [email protected]. College while participating in intramural sports, music, and outreach activities. He met his future wife, classmate Sandy Hartman '73. The Stiansens joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, with whom they served the past 25 years. For the past 11 years, they had been involved with the Christian Embassy in New York, with Paul continued for some 40 years of pastoral min­ ship sparked by this initial meeting grew directing this work. In the weeks prior to his istry, at two other New York churches and at into a 47-year marriage. Jan studied music at death, Paul had been working closely with charges in Arizona, Minnesota, Iowa and Houghton for three years, moving to Wash­ Houghton, arranging a visit of the college's California, where he served concurrently as ington, D.C., with Robert foUowing their chamber sing­ administrator of a Christian school. Theoren 1951 marriage. She completed her education ers for a Chris­ took his family to visit missionaries around at American University. The Dingmans tian Embassy the world, and he delivered Bibles behind moved to Californiain 1961. ln addition to event. Sandy is the Iron Curtain on two other occasions. He raising three children, Jan taught at Pasa­ continuing her and Kitty enjoyed keeping up with the ac­ dena Christian School and volunteered with work with the tivities of their McKinley House boys a local hospital, Hospice of the Conejo, and Christian Em­ through the Milieu. ln addition to Kitty, Westlake Women's Club. She enjoyed quilt­ bassy. Paul en­ Theoren's survivors include four children, ing and also was very i.nvolved in the minis­ joyed aca­ 12 grandchildren, and two siblings. tries of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. In demic work Pree Methodist minister Lawrence W. 1989, Jan's health was damaged by a con­ and completed Umfleet, 62, passed away January 13, 1999, taminated health food product, 1-tryp­ master's and at his Bradley, Mich., home. Coming to tophan; she was one of thousands so af­ doctoral de­ Houghton from Grand Rapids, Mich., Larry fected and the 41" fatality caused by this grees at Gor­ completed a ministerial major and was ac­ tragedy. Her last nine years were marked by don-ConweJJ her characteristic grace, faith, and courage. tive in intramural athletics. Upon gradua­ r Theological tion, he entered the ministy of the Free Family and faith were central to her daily Seminary. He Methodist Church, to which he devoted the life. ln addition to Robert a.nd Ruthe, Jan's was an elder at next 38 years. He also pastored Wesleyan survivors are her three d1ildren and three Faith Lutheran grandchildren. churches for a time and helped in churd1 f Brethren Roland Given, plant eforts in Hawaii. Larry maintained '53 73, died July 18, Church, a con­ his interest in sports and also enjoyed arche­ 1998. A World War II Army Air Corps vet­ gregation he ology. At the time of his death, he was serv­ eran, Roland completed a Bible major at formerly ing the Wayland (Mich.) Free Methodist Houghton and for three years foUowing served as pastor. Paul is survived by his par­ Church. He is survived by his widow, pastored the Christian & Missionary Alli­ ents, two sisters, his wife, and daughters ance church in Franklinville, N .Y. He then Yvonne (Larry's first wife, Judith, passed Jodie '99, Jill '01 and Kari '02. A college moved to California, where he continued away in 1986), three sons, and three siblings. fund for his daughters is being coordinated '65 Rochester, N.Y., school teacher pastoral ministry while earning master's de­ by Syosset Gospel Church, 266 Jackson Av­ Mary Jean (Brock) Laga passed away on grees in divinity and psychology through enue, Syosset, NY 11791. Fuller Theological Seminary and California January 5, 1999, of cancer. Originally from Former staff member Kenneth L. Har­ State College, respectively. He joined the Sandy Lake, Pa., Mary majored in sociology. ris, 78, passed away on January 4, 1999, in She enjoyed over 30 years of teaching, the faculty of Simpson Bible College and later Kennesaw, Ga. Kenneth served the Free earned a doctorate in psychology from last several devoted to Franklin High Methodist, Wesleyan and Immanuel Mis­ School, where she taught remedial reading. Fuller and became a licensed psychologist. sionary churches as a pastor and evangelist. Her battle with breast cancer lasted several In 1976, he suffered a stroke from which he A skilled tradesman, he was often involved years, eventually forcing her 1996 retire­ never fully recovered. Roland is survived by in building churches, parsonages, camp­ his wife, Sally, and four sons. ment. As over one hundred persons at­ grounds and Christian schools. For several Theoren Smith, tended a retirement party for her, colleagues '60 68, passed away on years, he served Houghton College as assis­ attested to her courage and love for her stu­ Father's Day, June 21, 1998, following com­ tant superintendent of buildings and plications from open-heart surgery. Together dents. Among Mary's survivors is her hus­ grounds. Kenneth is survived by two sib­ band, Tony. Theoren and his wife Kitty served as lings, his wife, Betty, and five children, in­ '72 Paul Marcoionni, 51, died on De­ houseparents at McKinley House, while cluding Rebecca (Ross) '70, Mary Lou cember 5, 1998, from injuries sustained in an Theoren completed a degree in history and (Forster) '74, and Steve '77. pastored nearby Hunt Baptist Church. He automobile accident. A resident of Landis-

26 ♦ Milieu - Spring 1999 pril 9 Faculty Recital - Donna Lorenzo, viola Wesley Chapel 9-10 National Conference on Leadership: Impact: '99 10 College Choir Concert Wesley Chapel 16-17 Opera Workshop: Scenes Recital Houghton Academy 16-17 Welcome Weekend 23 Faculty Recital - Mark Hartman, violin Wesley Chapel 24 Philharmonia Concert Wesley Chapel 28 Women's Choir and Chapel Choir Concert Wesley Chapel

1 Sound Doctrine Concert Wesley Chapel 8 Parents' Concert Wesley Chapel 9 Baccalaureate - Dr. Richard Allen Farmer Wesley Chapel 10 Commencement - Dr. Nancy Nason-Clark. '77 Wesley Chapel 11 Mayterm classes begin 21-22 Welcome Weekend 28-29 Welcome Weekend ly 8-9 GOLDEN AGERS A gathering for all alumni of 1948 and earlim * Reunions for Classes of 1934, 1939 and 1944 10-11 SUMMER ALUMNI WEEKEND I Houghton College: Past and present, featurirng seminars by Dr. Timothy Nichols '81, Dr. Richard Wing, Dr. Douglas S11rong '78 and Dr. Daniel Chamberlain * Campus Tour* Reception, social for mid-century alumni * Hymn Sing * Ice Cream Social * Organ Recital * Devotional * Reunions for Classes of 1949, 1954, 1959 and 1964 * Alumni Reception and Banquet * Alumnus of the Year Presentation* Masterworks Festival Concert * Com- munion • Worsh �

SUMMER ALUMNI WEEKEND II Ministerial Preparation, The Young Athlete, College Admission, and Film as Art, featuring seminars by Dr J. Michael Walt19rs, Skip Lord '80, Tim Fuller '79 and Professor Ted Murphy• Campus Tour•· Class Activities* Full-scale Kids' Program * Ice Cream Social * Devotional* Picnic Lunch with Current and Emeriti Faculty * Reunions for Classes of 1969, 197 4, 1979, 1984, 1989 and 1994* Celebration • Worship

Both alumni weekends feature free time and use of college athletic facilities. Spring 1999 - Milieu + 27 ome would say Frank and Vaughn (Dunham '58) Estep '58 have it made. For about six months a year they S travel across the country in their RV and meet interest­ ing people, most recently an illiterate truck driver who came to Christ and a surgeon. Ah, retirement. Yes and no. The Esteps are retired (since 1992) but are not, according to worldly standards, living it up, although they might say they are living the good life. These retired educators are involved in SOWERS, Servants on Wheels Ever Ready. They are two of about a thousand retirees or wannabe retirees who choose to use their own resources to volunteer at missions, children's homes, churches, and Christian schools. They've been to New Mexico and Alaska. At this writing, they are serving in Homestead, Fla., at a church and school where Frank has been building soccer goals, putting down ceramic tile in a bathroom, and building a closet. Vaughn has been helping out in the kitchen, cleaning sanctuary carpets, and hoeing out closets. If this work seems menial, the Esteps' attitude elevates their service. "The staff at ministries are so overworked. It's a privilege for us to lighten their load. It's not a burden. We get the blessing." Vaughn concurs, adding, "Our motivation is to Meeting other Christians is one of the serve the Lord who has done so much for us." The Esteps perks for Vaughn Estep (right) of being credit Houghton professors with instilling in them a desire to involved with SOWERS. help others. "Dr. Bill Allen exemplified a servant heart and Dr. Gordon Stockin had a sweet, godly spirit," Frank said. When the Esteps are home (Elizabethtown, Pa.), they en­ joy spending time with their children, Robyn Burlew '85 and Mark '89, and their three granddaughters. They also attend Hope Community Church, and are helping construct the new building.

Frank and Vaughn Estep. Retired educators. Scholar-servants extraordinaire. Houghton College commends them and all its alumni making a difference around the world.

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