Founding Friends 12 from Pacific to George Fox 14 a Time for Growth 20

The magazine of George Fox University | Winter 2016

Founding Friends 12 From Pacific to George Fox 14 A Time for Growth 20 EDITOR Jeremy Lloyd ART DIRECTOR Darryl Brown COPY EDITOR Sean Patterson PHOTOGRAPHER Joel Bock CONTRIBUTORS Ralph Beebe Melissa Binder Kimberly Felton Tashawna Gordon Barry Hubbell Richard McNeal Arthur Roberts Brett Tallman

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Book Review: My Calling to Ministry 17 4 Bruin Notes The Harmony Tree 8 By Tashawna Gordon 28 Annual Report to Donors OUR VISION By Richard McNeal 36 Alumni Connections To be the Christian Minthorn Hall Then and Now 18 university of choice CELEBRATING 125 YEARS 10 A New Era: Record 50 Donor Spotlight known for empowering students to achieve It All Began in 1891 12 Enrollment 20 exceptional life outcomes. By Ralph Beebe By Melissa Binder

OUR VALUES From Pacific to George Fox 14 Blueprint for Success: By Arthur Roberts p Students First Music and Engineering 24 p Christ in Everything It’s About the People 15 By Brett Tallman p Innovation to Improve Outcomes By Peggy Fowler Into the Fire: Blazing a Path Before Be Known 16 for Female Firefighters 26 By Kimberly Felton COVER PHOTO By Barry Hubbell From the archives: Wood-Mar Hall under construction in 1911. MESSAGE from the president

Faith: A Constant Amidst Change

We are living in a time of great change. Our economy has shifted from an industrial system to one that is influenced and directed by new technology. Those of us who are over 40 have experienced significant change in the way we work and communicate, from the internet and smartphones to perhaps soon the driverless car. Sometimes this new technology can become a disruptive social force that leads to changing cultural norms and expectations. This summer we were awakened to the news that the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. I’m not sure those who voted for the “Brexit” fully understood the consequences of their vote, but they clearly were frustrated with the rapid pace and nature of change. Similar forces of frustration and change have emerged in our own political system, as evidenced by the results of this year’s presidential election. In many ways, the future seems more uncertain now than at any point in my lifetime. I keep in my office the letters and addresses of one of our most significant university presidents, Levi Pennington. I have found few leaders wiser or more thoughtful. In 1939, on the cusp of World War II and the disappearance of democ- racies across the globe, he noted, “The world is in a rapidly changing state, and the task of preparing young men and women for life in it is not an easy one. . . . We who are educators must prepare young people for life in this rapidly changing world. What is to be our guiding principle? What shall determine our aim and methods?” Of the many things he wrote, I found this comment the most meaningful: “It is my personal conviction that the one most positive preparation for life is character. To develop industry, versatility, resourcefulness, dependability, alertness, honesty, straightforwardness, self-reliance, the power to give and to secure coop- eration, a genuine love for humanity and loyalty to God and truth – if the teacher can succeed in developing character of this sort, his or her work cannot fail.” The challenges we face today are quite different from those of the World War The “Rook Taxi” II generation. At the same time, Pennington’s advice seems as valuable now as it did then. While George Fox University must always be relevant and looking In this photo that originally appeared in the Newberg Graphic in October 1941, freshmen pull President Emmett Gulley toward the future in its work, it remains rooted in important core commitments downtown and back – a college tradition at the time. Riding that do not change. We are focused on preparing people for work, but not just for along with Gulley are Betty Lou (Gardner) Hutchens (’44) and a particular job or career. Our hope is that we are developing people of character Catherine (Coffin) Larson (’45). Earl Craven (’49), Leo Crisman and commitment who will love God and their neighbor. People who will see (’45) and Burl Kirkpatrick (’45) are among those doing the beyond the moment and look to a future that will indeed be different – more just, heavy lifting, while upperclassmen Arthur Roberts (’44) and more humane, and with a greater understanding of God’s love. Wayne Roberts (’44) urge them on. In 1891, evangelical Quaker pioneers founded a small college built on a vision of not just excellence in education, but on creating disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether in 1891, 1939 or 2016, our core commitments Levi Pennington remain constant and lasting. served as Today, 125 years later, we are excited for the future. Not president of knowing what tomorrow may bring, we hold fast to our Pacific College faith, looking for God’s guidance as we continue to prepare (now George Fox) students to be salt and light in their communities. from 1911 to 1941 – the longest Robin Baker tenure of any President Oregon college president.

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Community Mourns Loss of Campus Grandpa

The university community lost one of its most beloved figures this summer. Roy Hiebert, known affectionately by four decades of George Fox students as “Grandpa Roy,” passed away June 30 at the age of 92, succumbing to the stress of a hip injury and the subse- quent surgery, his family said. A memorial service was held July 15 at Bauman Auditorium. On the same day, the university announced the creation of the Grandpa Roy Hiebert Memorial Scholarship in his honor. Known for delivering thousands of flowers from his garden each year to students and employees around campus, Hiebert could often be found at the university dining hall sharing a meal and conversation with some of his 2,000-plus “grandkids.” Hiebert began his time at George Fox in 1975, when he left his position as a teacher and electrician at a school for missionary children in Ethiopia to accept a job as associate director of the university’s plant services department. He retired from full-time work in was quick to say that he equally benefited from his unofficial role 1987 but stayed connected to the George Fox community. In 1996 he as campus grandpa. “One of the things I tell students is you tend was named the university’s Volunteer of the Year for the more than to become like the people you spend your time with,” he told the 240 hours he worked to help construct a prayer chapel on campus. Journal in the fall of 2015. “Spending a lot of time with students, it In 1999 he accepted a Christian Service Award from the Northwest has changed me. And hopefully it has changed some of the students Christian Communication Foundation for his work on campus as a little bit, too.” “encourager and friend.” Visit georgefox.edu/GrandpaRoy to read more about Hiebert’s life As much as he has had a positive impact on students, Hiebert and contribute to the scholarship.

Record Enrollment Tops 4,000 For the first time in its 125-year history, George Fox broke the 4,000-student mark with 4,140 enrolled this fall, including 2,707 undergraduates and 1,433 in graduate programs. The total eclipsed last year’s enrollment of 3,931. In all, it’s the fourth year in a row and the 27th time in 30 years that an enrollment record has been set. The record-breaking year continues a trend of significant growth over the past three decades, with overall enrollment increasing more than sevenfold since 1986, when 549 students attended. To further put recent numbers in perspec- tive, this year’s incoming class of 767 new or readmitted students is 40 percent higher than the total student population was 30 years ago.

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University to Add Swim Team in 2018 George Fox will offer men’s and women’s swimming as intercollegiate sports beginning in the A First: Women’s Golf Ranked No. 1 fall of 2018. The team will train and compete at the Chehalem Aquatic Center, which will undergo For the first time in history, the George Fox women’s golf team is the top-ranked program in the nearly $20 million in renovations. nation at the NCAA Division III level. The city of Newberg broke ground on the The ranking, first announced Oct. 12 on golfstat.com, came after back-to-back dominant renovation project in October. A $19.9 million performances in which the Bruins won the Culturame Classic by 28 strokes and the Northwest bond, passed by voters in November of 2014, will Conference Fall Classic by 18 strokes. The team’s highest previous ranking was second, which the fund needed basic infrastructure updates and the Bruins held for the entire 2015-16 season. installation of more modern features, equipment The team is led by senior Sydney Maluenda, who individually won both the Culturame Classic and amenities. Plans call for the facility to open by and the NWC Fall Classic. She is currently ranked fifth nationally in individual scoring average, December of 2017. followed closely by junior Kristin Elich, who is tied for sixth.

GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY SPORTS HALL OF FAME Congratulations 2016 Inductees

Richard “Dickie” David Peterson (baseball, Steve Grant (women’s Kellum (football, 2002-05) volleyball coach, 1982-2015) 1965-68) Matt Gassaway Ken and Joan Austin (track & field, (meritorious service) 2002-05) Kelsey (Baron) Cantrall (track & field, 1999-03) Know a Bruin who belongs in the sports hall of fame? Nominate them 1987 women’s volleyball team at georgefox.edu/nominate

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George Fox Ranked Among A New Name: Portland Seminary ‘America’s Best Colleges’ for 29th Year George Fox Evangelical Seminary will change its name in January to Portland Seminary – a move that will help strengthen its regional presence and expand its national outreach, accord- For the 29th time, George Fox was ranked as one of “America’s ing to seminary leadership. Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. The school first Located at the university’s Portland received the distinction in 1987 and has made the list all but Center campus, Portland Seminary one year since. will continue to be a part of George The university ranked 23rd out of 124 in the “Best Regional Fox University. The new name will, Universities” West category for 2017, moving up five spots from however, be accompanied by more options in curriculum and course deliv- the 2016 rankings. The category consists of universities that pro- ery for masters students. The seminary’s marketing strategy, meanwhile, will vide a full range of undergraduate and master’s-level programs, but relatively few doctoral programs. focus on its new, more memorable name that projects a sense of place. George Fox is also listed by the magazine as one of the “Best The announcement, still pending accreditation approval as of press time, Colleges for Veterans,” which includes schools that are in the comes a little more than 20 years after the seminary’s last name change, when top half of their U.S. News ranking category and had 20 or more what was then Western Evangelical Seminary merged with George Fox in students who used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance their 1996. That merger led to more than one name change, as George Fox College tuition and fees during the 2015-16 academic year. became George Fox University.

Three Inducted Into Alumni Hall of Fame George Fox alumni from three different decades were honored on the board of directors for the Wesleyan Holiness Women Oct. 1 during Homecoming Weekend. Matthew Tibbs (’04), a Clergy, an organization that seeks to encourage and equip women sound designer working in live performance, film and advertis- called to vocational Christian ministry. Since 2014 she has also ing, received the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Tibbs’ nearly worked as an adjunct professor at the seminary. 100 sound designs have appeared on stages in New York City, Finally, Maurice Chandler (’60) was honored with the Heritage Chicago, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, Knoxville and Portland, and Award. Chandler served as director of development and later his film work has been featured at national and global festivals. vice president of development for 19 years at George Fox, and He is a faculty member at Ball State University, teaching sound was instrumental in expanding the university both financially design, and currently leads the design and technology program. and structurally. During his tenure, George Fox saw the construc- Lynn (Clouser) Holt, who earned a Master of Divinity degree tion of several new campus fixtures, including the Ross Center, from George Fox Evangelical Seminary in 1997, was given the Wheeler Gymnasium and the Centennial Tower. He also laid Christian Service Award for her work in ministry. A pastor at the groundwork for the funding of the Edwards-Holman Science North Valley Friends Church in Newberg since 2003, Holt serves Center.

Matthew Tibbs Lynn (Clouser) Holt Maurice Chandler

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Mayor Declares ‘Year of George Fox University’ In recognition of the university’s 125th anniversary, Newberg Mayor Bob Andrews and the Newberg City Council declared Sept. 9, 2016, to Sept. 9, 2017, the “Year of George Fox University” in Newberg. A proclamation citing the university’s many contributions to the community was read by the mayor at a city council meeting Sept. 7 and again at the university’s 125th anniversary celebration Sept. 14, held after Serve Day on the Newberg campus. The proclamation cited the contributions of alumni to the “bet- terment of the world” in addition to the university’s local impact in the form of community service, economic stimulus and cultural enrichment.

Engineering Innovation Center Unveiled

The exponential growth of the George Fox engineering program prompted the space will be used not only for engineering students but also for those in other school to take a bold step over the summer – completely renovate a decades- majors who wish to take advantage of the collaborative learning environment. old building and convert it into a space to accommodate the needs of students “To accommodate the tremendous growth of engineering and computer in the major. What was formerly the university cafeteria is now the Engineering science programs over the past decade, we re-imagined the Klages Dining Innovation Center, housed within the newly named Klages Center building. Hall as a robust innovation space where students gain creative confidence by The upgraded facility provides 15,000 additional square feet of space for working in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams on design-build projects,” engineering students, including a 6,000-square-foot configurable project- says Bob Harder, dean of the school’s College of Engineering. “This remodel build space; a computer design lab; machine, welding and woodworking represents a pivotal investment in advancing our students as servant inno- shops; an additive manufacturing lab; design studios; environmental, geo- vators and cutting-edge thinkers, providing them with a greater capacity to technical, construction and transportation lab spaces; and a tool room. The design, build and test a variety of prototypes.”

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The Harmony Tree: A Story of Healing and Community

By Richard McNeal

Seminary professor Randy Woodley hopes his new children’s book will influence people of all ages

Life in the great forest was happy. The ancient trees protected the and the Christian faith, which challenges certain misconceptions younger ones from growing too fast and provided plenty of food white evangelicals may have developed. For instance, Woodley and shelter for many creatures. Everyone – from the ruffed grouse suggests that Western Christianity has adopted a dualistic theolo- and black bear, to the white-tailed deer and milk snake – lived in gy supposing the physical world is less than the spiritual world, or balance and harmony. things that have to do with the land aren’t as important as people. But one day, without warning, everything changed. “That’s a very tilted way of looking at the world,” he says. “A better way would be to say everything God created is spiritual, and houghtfully crafted with a compelling story, challeng- the physical realm, the material world, the earth, the creation, the ing lessons and beautiful illustrations, the opening pages ecosystems – all of those things are important to God.” Tof professor Randy Woodley’s first children’s book, The Woodley originally discussed these issues and more in his Harmony Tree, introduces the reader to an ecologically idyllic for- previous book, Shalom and the Community of Creation. But when est teeming with life and spirit. he didn’t feel some readers were catching his vision, he turned to But a great tragedy soon befalls the trees, and only one ancient writing The Harmony Tree allegory. A former pastor, Woodley oak survives. Houses begin to emerge near the old oak, along with recalls congregations always remembered the children’s story new, transplanted trees. At first the new trees ridicule the native oak told during church services better than any of his sermons. tree because she is different, but over time they realize how impor- “There’s something about story we relate to. We find ourselves in tant her wisdom and knowledge of the land are to their own survival. the story,” he says. According to Woodley, a legal descendant of Keetoowah Similarly, Woodley hopes The Harmony Tree will be remem- Cherokee Indians and distinguished professor of faith and cul- bered and spark a desire to learn more, in both children and ture at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, The Harmony Tree has adults. He even offers some advice to parents about how to use the several layers, but it is primarily an allegory for the relationship book: “One of the best things you can do is take your kids out to a between ethnically white and indigenous people groups. He wonderful forest somewhere, and you let them see the birds and hopes the book can be a racial bridge between the two. hopefully maybe even see some animals. And then you take them “I wrote it so that the newcomers – anybody who has come [to somewhere that’s been clear-cut, and you ask, ‘What’s the differ- America] in the last 520-something years – would begin to see the ence?’ And they know there’s a difference. They know something’s value of understanding and conciliation with Native people,” he says. wrong. They’ll feel it in their soul. Once they get the picture, you The book also celebrates a marriage of indigenous perspectives can begin to teach into that.”

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Howard Macy (profes- Dan Brunner (seminary) Robert Bonner’s (education) article, “Promoting sor emeritus) in August wrote a chapter, “The Justice in the Classroom: Looking Beyond the published the book ‘Evangelical’ Heart Label to See the Individual,” was published in Discovering Humor in of Pietist Anthony the August issue of the Journal of Research on the Bible: An Explorer’s William Boehm,” for Christian Education. Guide (Cascade Books). the book Heart Religion: Described as “a fun how- Evangelical Piety in David Johnstone (student to manual,” it examines England and Ireland, life) published an article, why humor is present in 1690-1850 (Oxford “A Cord of Three Strands the Bible, why it matters, University Press), published in August. is Not Quickly Broken: and how readers should approach it. Strengths of a Team,” Glena Andrews (doc- in the Spring 2016 issue Mark David Hall (politics) tor of psychology) wrote of Growth, a publica- published an edited two chapters, “How tion of the Association volume, Collected Works Neuroscience Informs for Christians in Student of Roger Sherman Teaching” and “Changing Development. (Liberty Fund Press), in Behavior and Renewing July. Sherman was the the Brain: Neuroscience Ed Higgins (English) published an article, only founder to sign the and Spirituality” (cowrit- “Quaker Trek: Friends in Contemporary American Articles of Association, ten with Mark A. Maddix), Science Fiction,” in the April 2016 issue of the Declaration of for the book Neuroscience and Christian Quaker Higher Education, a publication of the Independence, the Articles Formation (Information Age Publishing), pub- Friends Association for Higher Education. of Confederation and the Constitution. lished in October. Sandra Banta-Wright (nursing) in August Sarita Gallagher Paul Anderson (Christian joined colleagues from OHSU, the University of (Christian studies) in studies) coedited a Washington and the University of North Carolina- September contributed book, John, Jesus, and Chapel Hill to publish an article, “The work of a chapter, “Seeing with History, Vol. 3: Glimpses managing phenylketonuria and breastfeeding,” Church Growth Eyes: of Jesus through the in the Annals of Nursing Research and Practice, The Rise of Indigenous Johannine Lens (SBL a peer-reviewed journal on nursing and clinical Church Movements in Press), released in July. practice. Mission Praxis,” in The Penned by an interna- State of Missiology Today: tional group of experts, Bill Jolliff (English) authored an article, “The Global Innovations in the book demonstrates how John contributes to Wide Reach of Salvation: Christian Universalism Christian Witness (IVP Academic). In July, she an enhanced historical understanding of Jesus in the Novels of Denise Giardina,” in the Spring wrote a chapter, “Worship among the Binandere and his ministry. 2016 issue of Renascence, a critical and schol- of Papua New Guinea,” for Scripting Pentecost: arly journal published by Marquette University. A Study of Pentecostals, Worship, and Liturgy Don Powers (biology) Jason Brumitt (physical therapy) cowrote an (Routledge). joined with colleagues to publish an article, article, “The Lower-Extremity Functional Test and Caitlin Corning (history) “Winter conditions influ- Lower-Quadrant Injury in Division III Athletes: published a chapter, ence biological responses A Descriptive and Epidemiologic Report,” for “Columbanus and the of migrating humming- the August edition of the Journal of Sport Easter Controversy: birds,” in the October Rehabilitation. He also cowrote the article Theological, Social and 2016 issue of Ecosphere, “Functional Performance Deficits Exist in Female Political Contexts,” in the an open-access journal of the Ecological Society NAIA Collegiate Athletes with History of Anterior book The Irish in Early of America. Also, in August, Powers’ lab pub- Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction” for the Medieval Europe: Identity, lished an article, “Three-dimensional simulation September/October issue of the Athletic Training Culture and Religion for fast forward flight of a calliope humming- and Sports Health Care journal. (Palgrave), released in September. bird,” in Royal Society Open Science.

GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 9 georgefox.edu/125 hen George Fox was founded in 1891, its creators envisioned two things: a challenging educational experience and a community where students Wcould deepen their faith in Christ. This focus on the whole person – what we describe today as our “Be Known” promise – remains as vibrant and relevant now as it was 125 years ago. It’s a promise that compels us to focus on the individual in such a way that it ignites faith, empowers a vision for the future, and prepares students for a world of diverse and ever-changing vocational opportunities. As the oldest Christian university in Oregon, we strive to be leaders and innovators as we move forward into a new era of higher education. But the core of who we are remains unchanged: At George Fox, you won’t just be a number. You will Be Known.

GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 11 Where it All Began

Students and faculty from Friends Pacific Academy – including future U.S. president Herbert Hoover (marked with an “x”) – pose for a photo in 1887. Four years later, in 1891, Pacific College opened and the building shown here was named simply “College Building.” Years later it would be renamed “Hoover Hall.”

riends Pacific Academy began in Newberg Fourth streets, where the Newberg Friends Church in 1885. It offered a five-year course of now stands. Not surprisingly, the city named the study (later expanded to six), with the first north/south street “College Street.” The following By Ralph Beebe two years at the elementary level. The year the school moved to its present location in desire to provide further education led to northeast Newberg. p Class of 1954 the founding of Pacific College in 1891. At 2 p.m. on The Quakers who initiated the school announced p Professor of History, 1974-1997 Sept. 9 of that year, college classes began with a total that “the aim of Pacific College is to combine high p Professor Emeritus, of 15 students. scholastic achievement with a strong emphasis on 1997-present The academy and college together enrolled 151 spiritual values and humanitarian service as taught Author, A Heritage to p total students that year – impressive considering in the New Testament.” Honor, A Future to Fulfill: George Fox College 1891-1991 that the 1890 census recorded a population of just Tuition for Pacific College students in 1891 was $8 p Alumnus of the Year, 2003 514 in Newberg. It was located between Third and to $12 per term, and staying in the College Boarding

12 GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 A chemistry class in 1906. The 1906-07 Pacific College basketball team with coach A.K. Wilson, a 1908 graduate who was also a student at the time of this photo.

Campus Cleanup Day in 1933. Left to right: Marguerite Students take part in a game of softball following Campus Cleanup Day (Nordyke) Egelston, Harold Westfall, Ray Hansberry. during the 1916-17 school year.

Hall cost $2.50 per week, making the total school year’s cost about first catalog, was to “offer to young men and young women the $120 (approximately $3,000 in 2016 dollars). benefits of a liberal Christian education” and to “send forth many As the first of three annual terms approached in the fall of 1891, Christian teachers, ministers, and missionaries” to be a “strong President Thomas Newlin invited students interested in both support not only to the Friends Church, but to Christianity wher- the “regular College course” (review work, the practical business ever its influence may reach.” course, vocal or instrumental music, and art) and the “Normal While the purpose of the college aligned in many ways with Course” (for current or prospective teachers). “If your wants lie the goals of George Fox University today, the early Pacific along any of these lines Pacific College is able to satisfy them. College/Academy motto was somewhat different from the uni- We desire to stand for that which is permanent and useful, being versity’s current slogan, “Be Known.” Addressed to both genders, opposed to shams and pretensions in education,” the president the motto stated: “The whole of your life must be spent in your announced in the Newberg Graphic. own company, and only the educated man is good company for Among the primary purposes of the college, according to the himself.”

GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 13 What’s in a Name? How my letter prompted Pacific College to change its name to George Fox

In 1949 I was attending Nazarene Theological that the school would honor its heritage in this way. It Seminary in Kansas City when I learned the board affirmed that we were not just Wesleyan people. The at Pacific College wanted to make a name change to Wesleyan revivals had made an impact, and many avoid confusion with a neighboring institution. One Friends churches were not very steeped in their own of the names under consideration was “Friendswood.” tradition, so I think this helped to remind us of our I don’t know why they were considering it. Maybe roots. I’m pleased that somehow the Lord used me to because they had friends in the woods, I guess. Well, keep our historical base in the midst of change and the name didn’t sit well with me. Friendswood is a adaptations. town in Texas and has no business being the name I find it interesting that a college board listened to of a college. a graduate student studying the history of the church I wrote a letter suggesting they name it after the – that they paid attention to me. That’s probably the founder of the Friends church. At the time I was most interesting thing about the whole story. And By Arthur Roberts studying church history at the seminary, engrossed then, a few years later, board member Dean Gregory as told to Sean Patterson in comparing Quaker history with Nazarene his- came all the way out to New Hampshire to talk to me tory, Wesley and Calvin. I thought, “Well, there’s about returning to George Fox. I could have gone to p Class of 1944 p Professor, 1953-1987 Calvin College and there’s Wesleyan University, but, other schools and taught, but I felt this is where the p Faculty Dean, 1968-1972 in terms of the Quaker heritage, there’s only William Lord was leading me, so I ended up as a professor at p Professor at Large, Penn University in Iowa and Whittier College in George Fox from 1953 to 1987. 1987–present California, which is named after a poet.” I thought the What I really appreciate is the fact we still honor p Alumnus of the Year, 1964 founder of the church needed to be named, to give our history. You look at the George Fox catalog and him distinction. And so I made a case for naming the the website and you can read about the history. college George Fox. I’m pleased that Northwest Yearly Meeting retained I honestly don’t know how the letter was received, its connection to the college, whereas back in the and I can’t remember how I learned they had changed Fundamentalist-Modernist split a lot of denomina- the name. But I do remember getting some thank tions separated themselves from their schools, and you notes for making the suggestion, so the board the schools became secularized. George Fox has must have appreciated what I did. I myself was very retained its roots, and that’s something I’m very pleased when I heard of their decision. I was grateful happy about.

1891 1911 1949 Pacific College Construction is completed on Wood-Mar The school’s name is opens its doors Hall thanks to $30,000 raised by Evangeline changed from Pacific with 15 students. Martin and Amanda Woodward. College to George Fox In 1893, it gradu- College (see story ates its first class above). of two students. TIMELINE

14 GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 Before Be Known Much has changed in the last 50-plus years, but George Fox still feels like home By Barry Hubbell p Class of 1964 p Administrator, 1968-2006 p Administrator Emeritus, Be Known. It’s been the university’s marketing slogan since 2010, We also were alphabetized for cha- 2007-present and from my experience it’s real. But it’s not a new concept on cam- pel seating assignments. I sat for years p Alumni News Editor, George pus. For decades it was nearly impossible not to be known. next to June Hubbard (now Brown), a Fox Journal, 2007-present Alumnus of the Year, 2009 Back when enrollment was fewer than 1,000 – a benchmark 1963 graduate. In classes, attendance p first reached in 1990 – you were known, literally, by nearly every- often was recorded, but you didn’t really one. There’s nothing magical about that number, but once it was need to be alphabetized. With sometimes as few as six students, eclipsed it seemed you were no longer able to greet everyone by the professor could easily tell who was missing. name as you passed on campus. When I started as a George Fox employee in 1968 (a role I con- While that was a noteworthy transition, the increase in enroll- tinue on a part-time basis after 48 years) enrollment was 392 and ment and the additional tuition revenue it brought made many there were 94 employees. Compare that to 1,095 employees today. positive things possible: new buildings, programs and initiatives – Then it was nearly a missionary effort more than just a job or pay- a process that has continued for more than a quarter century. check. You would lend your skills, in whatever field, for a few years When I started at George Fox as a student in 1960, enrollment to help this struggling school that had a strong sense of mission but was 179. For every student I encountered then, there are now 23. limited resources. The campus is simply busier. Just as impressive has been the Everyone pitched in no matter the task – you did what needed physical transformation. When I started there were 12 buildings. to be done. And, perhaps nostalgically, it led to a team spirit and Just three survive: Minthorn Hall, Wood-Mar Hall and Hester Gym, camaraderie that’s difficult to replicate. now renovated into the Ross Center. What has not changed despite the growth? The spirit, the Today the campus has 90 buildings and landmarks. That kind of togetherness and the atmosphere. When I walk on campus today I change might seem overwhelming, but it’s not. After all, one of my get the same feeling I remember from decades ago. I’m home. roles at the university – working with four presidents – was adding Former U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield may have said it best in more than 80 of those 87 new buildings to the campus map. 1999. He had visited many campuses across America and chose I see the growth as positive, mixed with some nostalgia for the to end his career as a professor at George Fox. “You know there’s “good old days.” The intimacy of a small campus was really like an something different about this university the moment you walk extended family. To get our mail we went after chapel, just before on this campus,” he said. “There’s a beauty here, a tranquility, a noon, to the foyer of what was then the dining hall, where everyone friendliness.” pawed through the mail. There were no individual private boxes. He was right. From my experience it’s been that way for decades Instead, everyone with last names beginning with the same letter and continues today. Each year hundreds of new students learn shared a box and you sorted through it. what it means to Be Known, just like I did back in 1960.

1959 1986 1987 The Northwest Asso- George Fox is the first in the Northwest U.S. News & World Report ranks ciation of Secondary to offer a degree-completion program for George Fox as one of “America’s and Higher Schools working adults. Best Colleges” for the first time, grants George Fox an honor the school has received accreditation, a 29 times. major factor in the small college’s early survival.

GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 15 It’s About the People How George Fox prepared me for a lifetime of learning and leadership

By Peggy Fowler I enrolled at George Fox in the fall of I’m a big believer in the “10,000-hour rule” – the amount of prac- 1969 to study chemistry. My father, Russel tice required to master a skill. George Fox set me on the right path p Class of 1973 p Former CEO, Portland Stands, was a Friends minister, and my for a career in chemistry and eventually leadership by teaching me General Electric mother, Frances Stands, was a school cafe- the importance of practice and discipline. The ability to learn and p Alumna of the Year, 1998 teria worker and librarian. They believed a practice, and to be independent in doing that, has been critical to George Fox Board of p good education was important and always my success. Being determined and tough during difficult times and Trustees, 1991-2006 p Board Appointments: encouraged me in school. While making viewing setbacks as learning experiences were also key lessons Umpqua Bank (chair), my decision about which university to from my time at George Fox. Hawaiian Electric attend I built a relationship with chemistry It wasn’t just my time attending but also the relationships Industries, Cambia professor Hector Munn, and he tipped the developed since graduation that have continued to help me learn. Health Solutions, PGE Foundation balance to George Fox. Presidents Ed Stevens, Dave Brandt and now Robin Baker have That was the beginning of a theme I been leaders I have been able to work with and learn from as a recognized throughout my life, which was member of the university’s board of trustees. reinforced at George Fox: It’s about the people. To me, success is Watching these presidents build consensus in meetings and lis- really about relationships with others. My time in college taught ten to opinions from many different viewpoints to formulate a deci- me to believe in myself, but also showed me the importance of sion has helped me appreciate the subtleties of good leadership. In surrounding myself with smart, capable people. Working together, my own position of leadership at PGE, I tried to create a climate of you can solve problems and do something greater than you could open, honest communication while maintaining the courage to be by yourself. This lesson has served me well throughout my leader- myself and lead with my own style. ship career. Even this year, watching the success of the George Fox golf Munn was just one of many great professors. Evan Rempel, by teams thanks in no small part to the coaches, parents and com- choosing me to be a teaching assistant, taught me I didn’t want munity surrounding them is a good reminder that it is still about to teach. Dennis Hagen, who conducted the orchestra in which I the people. played the flute, reinforced the importance of practice and com- Looking back to 1969, I would have never guessed what wonder- petition to be your best. Donald Chittick helped me locate my first ful opportunities, experiences and friends I would have encoun- job in chemistry. But it wasn’t just the professors – I also met my tered throughout my life’s journey. I am extremely grateful to the lifelong best friend, Judy (Warner) Miller, at George Fox. All these George Fox University community. Congratulations on 125 years people continue to influence my life. of serving people and the community!

1991 1996 1999 George Fox The school merges with Western Evan- Campus closes for a day in September for celebrates its gelical Seminary and changes its name the university’s inaugural Serve Day, a 100th birthday, to George Fox University (see pg. 38). tradition that continues today (see pg. 41). which includes construction of the Centennial Tower. TIMELINE

16 GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 Never Too Broken How I discovered my calling to ministry at George Fox

For the longest time I thought that God would have You are never too broken for God.” I couldn’t say picked the wrong person if he picked me to pursue anything as tears streamed down my face. It’s such a ministry, much less be a leader within the church. vivid memory because I had heard that many times, It was the same old cliché story: I had a stutter, and but it’s the first time I believed it. I stammered, and I didn’t like being in front of people. It was in that moment, in the very last semester of Even worse, I was convinced that I was too broken, my senior year at George Fox, that my call to ministry that I wasn’t good enough to be the person God had became real to me. I felt a deep desire to share with By Tashawna Gordon created me to be. Things just didn’t add up for me to those around me what I learned to be true on that p Class of 2015 pursue something that seemed so counter to who I day: We are all loved and we are all good enough. p Youth and Families Pastor, thought I was. Not long after that experience I graduated and North Valley Friends Church I carried this with me throughout my time at accepted a position as the youth pastor at North p Chaplain, George Fox George Fox. I still studied youth ministry, took all the Valley Friends Church, working with middle school Women’s Basketball Team right classes and continued my education alongside and high school students. I also serve as chaplain for my peers in the Christian ministries major. I was the George Fox women’s basketball team. learning, being challenged and constantly reminded More than anything in these positions, my prior- of God’s love, yet I didn’t believe it for myself. ity is building relationships with my students. I want Then, during the last semester of my senior year, to be the person who tells them, day after day, that professor Steve Sherwood and I had a conversation they are loved, that they are good enough, and that after class that changed my life. Steve asked how I they are never too broken for God. And if they can’t was doing, about graduation, and where I was think- believe that for themselves, I will believe it for them ing of going in ministry. I remember saying to him, until they can – just like my professors at George Fox almost offhandedly, “I’m too broken. I’m not good did for me. enough for this.” Steve grabbed my shoulders, looked me in the eyes and said, “Shawna, you are never too broken for God.” I replied, “Yeah, OK Steve, I know that.” Then he said it again: “Shawna, did you hear what I said?

2007 2014 2016 The first cadre of Act Six scholars are Football returns The 30,000-square-foot Canyon Commons welcomed to campus. Since that time after a 46-year dining hall is completed, following the George Fox has more than tripled its eth- hiatus from the construction of Stoffer Family Stadium nic minority population to 33 percent. sport. The school (2014) and Brandt Residence Hall (2015). also fields its first women’s lacrosse team. Then – 1895

uch has changed on campus over the past 125 years, but is certain is the building was called “Kanyon Hall” at the time (it was MMinthorn Hall has remained a constant presence. In fact, the originally dubbed simply “Boarding Hall”), and the main entrance building is older than the university itself. Constructed in 1887 and shown in the photo faced west, rather than south as it does today. moved to its present location in 1892, one year after the university As for the people, only one is identified: A “Mrs. Chas. Johnson,” was founded, it has served as a gymnasium, dining hall, dormitory noted as “Matron” at the time, and also appearing in archival and academic building. records as a student. The others are likely students and faculty of This photo, taken in 1895 or 1896, according to a handwritten Pacific College (the forerunner to George Fox), with the children note along the bottom, leaves many mysteries to be solved. What perhaps belonging to a professor.

18 GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 Now – 2016

ow do you recreate a photo from 1895? Very carefully. To Left to right, front row: Melanie Springer Mock, Jake Thiessen, Hbegin, university photographer Joel Bock selected current Caitlin Corning, Matea St. Cyr, Jack St. Cyr, Rusty St. Cyr, Stephanie students, professors and employees to stand in for their 19th St. Cyr, Nehemiah Heye, Gary Buhler. Second row: Ashley Meyer, century counterparts, taking into account present-day gender and Catherine McMahon, Hongyang Yin. Third row: Devin Olson, ethnic diversity. Markayla Shattuck, Caleb Barlow, Michael Peterson. Fourth row: Next, each individual was given a specific pose to recreate, with Jenny Elsey, Samantha Biever, Noelle Ho, Neal Ninteman, Jalen a good deal of leeway given for 21st century sensibilities, including Hall. fashion choices and smiling for the camera. The end result was a fun, informal photo that will hopefully be enjoyed for generations to come.

GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 19 Thriving Amidst Drought Why George Fox continues to grow despite a downturn in Christian higher education

By Melissa Binder

here is a peace hovering over this brick-clad haven that betrays the ironically dog-eat-dog nature of Christian higher education. The hugs. The shared lunches. The discipleship sessions on the quad. All Toccurring because students chose George Fox University over a competitor. It’s a reality that makes academics squirm. “A lot of institutions dropped after 2010 and isn’t likely to rise again until 2024, and then look at marketing and admissions as the dirty work,” says George only briefly. At the same time, young people are rejecting faith at Fox President Robin Baker. “They think you shouldn’t have to sell historic rates, suggesting fewer college-bound teens are likely to yourself.” seek a truly Christian education. But a lot has changed in higher education since what was then Yet George Fox has broken its enrollment records four years Pacific College opened with 15 students in 1891. To stay viable in in a row, surpassing the 4,000-student mark in 2016 for the first today’s competitive climate, universities must sell themselves year time in school history. In that short time, the university has also after year to thousands of students. launched new football and women’s lacrosse teams, instituted Across the nation, private nonprofit colleges are experiencing Master of Social Work and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs, a significant dip in enrollment. On paper, George Fox’s outlook is and constructed a new athletic facility, dorm and dining hall. Plans particularly grim: Oregon’s annual output of high school graduates also call for a new 30,000-square-foot student activity center to be

The university’s nursing (above) and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs exemplify George Fox’s commitment to providing training in healthcare professions that are in ever-increasing demand.

20 GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 In response to its growing traditional undergraduate student population, which topped 2,400 for the first time this year, the university built Brandt Residence Hall (pictured) in 2015 and the 30,000-square-foot Canyon Commons dining hall in 2016. completed in 2018. By all accounts, George Fox is thriving. successful,” says Robert Sevier, a strategic planning consultant So what is the school doing differently? For starters, univer- and senior VP of strategy at Stamats, a higher education market- sity leaders have rejected the notion that marketing is “dirty work.” ing company. “But there are enough resources for any college that Instead, they approach the task with savvy, using market research knows what they’re doing to be successful.” to inform the school’s direction and identify prospective students By Sevier’s standards, George Fox falls into the latter category most likely to enroll. thanks in part to leaders who are willing to make decisions based Perhaps more important, they present the university and its on data, not personal preference. One such data-informed change commitment to faith honestly rather than adapting the message made in recent years was to narrow the field of prospective stu- to fit a broad audience. George Fox is winning the hearts of young dents – a seemingly counter-intuitive strategy that is helping the adults with its focus on community and faith – values the school school save money. has prioritized since its inception. It’s customary for colleges to market their programs to as many high school students as possible. But Baker says that strategy Informed Choices wasn’t working. Applications poured in, but only a small percent- “There are not enough resources in play for every college to be age of students actually committed to George Fox. So, instead of spending money to reach students who aren’t likely to enroll, admissions now uses data to make informed choices about which audiences to target. For example, George Fox has stopped marketing to high school students east of the Rocky Mountains because data showed the return on investment just wasn’t there. At the same time, the marketing team has worked to strengthen its online presence – largely for the sake of students who won’t hear about George Fox any other way. This means prospective students are more likely to find the university online if they’re searching for a Christian school with a program George Fox offers. University leadership has also turned to market research for insight about what programs students want. Many schools think advertising their programs more aggressively will make students interested. That’s a big mistake, according to Sevier. Instead, he says, successful schools, including George Fox, are utilizing George Fox continues to expand its athletic offerings, including the relaunch of football and the addition of women’s lacrosse in 2014. Swimming will be added in 2018. GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 21 market research to better understand what their target audience values most – like career preparation and a faith-based education – then pouring resources into promoting programs that deliver it. Programs like nursing, which helped win over junior Rebekah Arias, who wanted her healthcare education to be rooted in God’s healing power. Or the university’s growing engineering major, which not only produces graduates who are in high demand in the job market, but who also understand how to use their abilities to Football players take time for a pregame prayer. George Fox is one of only three help those in need. In fact, four semesters in the program’s Servant Christian colleges on the West Coast to offer football, and the only such college Engineering track is a requirement. in Oregon to do so. “We’ve given students more reasons to choose George Fox,” Baker says. “The promise is a summarization of our vision, our values and our mission,” says Rob Westervelt, who joined George Fox in 2008 A Promise that Matters and serves as executive vice president for enrollment and market- Yet, as key as those programs are, it’s something else – something ing. “When we came out with Be Known it was embraced well. I much more personal – that students credit with sealing the deal for think that’s because it really matched who we already were. It was George Fox. a promise that mattered.” “George Fox has a family feel,” says senior Jake Ryan, who hails The Be Known promise is everywhere. It’s on the school’s web- from Hawaii. “I felt like I was known before I was a student.” site and promotional materials, it’s incorporated into campus tours It seems nearly every student at the university cites community for prospective students – it’s even part of the curriculum. But stu- – rather than academics or athletics – as the ultimate deciding fac- dents don’t enroll at George Fox because they think the phrase is tor. And when they talk about community, they describe a sense of catchy. They enroll because they have good reason to trust it’s true. being known. Junior Emily Pélot could tell as a visitor years ago that the That’s the power of the Be Known promise. faculty would care about her whole being, not just her grades and Launched in 2010, the Be Known promise has revolutionized attendance. “You don’t slip through the cracks easily here,” she says. the way George Fox presents itself. The phrase not only defines the Sophomore Valeria Rodriguez immediately felt safe and wel- community it represents, but attracts the attention of students who comed on campus, even as an ethnic minority entering an over- recognize it as representing them, too. It is like a tribal flag, beckon- whelmingly white town. “I was able to be myself right away,” says ing dispersed members home to Newberg. Rodriguez. She’s thankful for the effort George Fox is making not

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22 GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 Programs such as the Act Six leadership and scholarship initiative, implemented in 2007, have helped the institution triple its ethnic diversity population since the mid-2000s. only to grow its ethnic minority population – which now accounts denominational backgrounds – from Presbyterians to Methodists for about one third of the student body – but to support those to Catholics – have turned to George Fox for an unapologetically students through a variety of multicultural scholarship and leader- faith-based education. ship programs. “We don’t just say whatever students want to hear,” says Arias, For freshman Ryan Johnson, George Fox’s most winsome char- who works as a school ambassador. “We say, ‘If you are comfort- acteristic was its vision for students to be part of a community. “I’ve able here and this is where God is calling you, it’s a great place to always wanted to be part of something bigger than myself,” he says. call home.’” That self-assurance is uncommon among colleges today, Sevier Rooted in Faith says. As schools hustle to compete for students, officials often The university is not only committed to creating a sense of com- broaden their institutional identity too much and lose sight of their munity – it’s committed to remaining true to its roots as an institu- niche. “The real problem is when you don’t know who you are.” tion, too. George Fox does. And, so far, the market has responded posi- “If you looked at our founding documents, you’d see founders tively. wanted to give students two things: challenging programs that It’s that same rootedness that empowers George Fox to keep its prepare them for jobs and a deeper relationship with Christ,” commitment to the Be Known promise, even as the student body Baker says. grows – from just over 500 enrolled 30 years ago to more than It’s common these days for Christian colleges to loosen their 4,000 today. It isn’t the small size that makes students feel known, faith ties in order to have broader appeal, but George Fox is unwav- Westervelt says. It’s the commitment their peers and professors ering in its commitment to its religious identity and mission. have to knowing them. As long as the school continues to hire pro- “We’re very committed to Christ, to Scripture, to orthodox fessors who share those values and create spaces for relationship Christianity,” says Baker. building, that won’t change with growth. And students respect that. Young believers from a range of “We’re bigger,” Westervelt says, “but we’re better.”

GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 23 hen Simeon Brown plays the violin his eyes are education requirements during high school, he real- almost closed. His face relaxes and he’s neither ized he had room in his schedule for a double major. Wsmiling nor frowning. It’s easy to imagine he sees “I remember thinking, ‘Maybe I’ll do music,’” he says. “I sheet music, or the audience, or his fingers waltzing always knew I’d keep playing, but I didn’t consider it a across the fingerboard, but what he really sees when he viable option, a life path.” plays the violin is the air in front of his nose. Still, as long as he kept up with the demands of both “I get into this zone,” Brown says. “I’m not thinking. programs, engineering and music seemed to go hand- I’m not doing anything. I’m just playing. It’s how I wor- in-hand. ship.” “In engineering there are guidelines to follow and What the audience sees are angles and motion. The steps to take,” he says. “When you’re done, you know if bow, which stays perpendicular to the violin’s neck, trav- you’re right or not. Music is similar, but it’s not as well els in perpetual figure eights, hinged at the elbow and defined. There’s more freedom in music. It’s an art, so driven by the shoulder and back. The left arm, hidden it doesn’t always make sense the way engineering does, from Brown beneath the body of his instrument, looks to but I like the possibilities there.” the audience like an upside-down triangle that expands By his second year at George Fox, Brown noticed a and contracts at the elbow to move the left hand along shift in his own possibilities. He felt God was pulling the fingerboard. The sight of it all is sat- him in one direction. Music, not engi- isfying in its own right, but culminates “I get into this neering, began to look like an open door. in nothing if you cannot hear the room “His playing really opened up and awash with music. zone. I’m not took on a new form,” says professor Like so many good stories, Brown’s Rebekah Hanson, Brown’s violin teacher starts with his mother. When he was 7, thinking. I’m not at George Fox. “He was able to express she sat him down beside his sister and doing anything. what he wanted to, to display what he told them both it was time to pick an wanted to.” instrument. “She told us we better pick I’m just playing. The more time he put into the violin, right,” he recalls, “because we were stick- the more he got out of it. He looked at ing with it until we graduated.” It’s how I where he was and how far he had come Brown doesn’t know why he chose worship.” and finally asked himself, “Why fight it?” the violin. “Why do 7-year-olds do any- By the summer of 2015, Brown had thing?” he laughs. But he started with a earned a spot at the Brevard Music studio, went to the lessons and practiced diligently. As Center in North Carolina alongside some of the top promised, he stuck with it. At each of the studio’s end-of- musicians in the United States. Last summer he partici- the-year recitals, Brown moved closer to the advanced pated in the Chamber Music Camp of Portland. players. With graduation coming up in May, Brown is prepar- It’s clear to him now that he was supposed to be in ing for a master’s degree in music performance. He’s that studio. Without knowing it, he was taking the first sending out video to Oregon, USC and Rice. Hanson steps down a path he believes he’s supposed to be on. says it’s like preparing for three different recitals at the His sister Tatiana likes to tease him about that. She’s same time. also a musician, and she tells him he’s had “the red car- Ultimately, Brown wants to join a symphony. He pet laid out in front of him.” dreams about cities like New York and Los Angeles. He “Back then what I really wanted was to go to the loves that there’s always something going on. He feels NBA,” says Brown, who still likes to get out on the bas- he can tap into the energy and the pulse of the city, and ketball court in his spare time. “When it became obvious he likes the sensation of being alone and surrounded by that wasn’t going to happen, it was fine. I loved math, too. people at the same time. Math always made sense to me, so in high school that Like a spot in the NBA, the odds of earning a place was my thing.” with a top symphony are pretty long. Brown said it’s no When Brown enrolled at George Fox in 2012, he con- secret how you get there. sidered two courses of study: engineering or math. He “I tell my own students that putting in the time is the knew he wasn’t interested in teaching or doing research. most important thing, which is something I remember a And his father, a minister, had an engineering degree teacher in studio saying,” he says. “I tell my own students from Cal Tech. It was a logical choice. to practice every day, even if it’s only for 15 minutes. Because Brown had fulfilled most of his general That’s the main thing that got me to where I am today.”

24 GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 Perfect Harmony

For double major Simeon Brown, music and engineering go hand-in-hand By Brett Tallman

GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 25 Alumni Liz Thompson, Janet Campbell and Kaylee Kolin blaze a path for a new generation of female firefighters

By Kimberly Felton

Janet Campbell (above) is the only woman on her crew with the Salem Fire Department. Kaylee Kolin (left) and Liz Thompson (right) are among a small group of female firefighters who serve with Portland Fire & Rescue.

“Mommy! Mommy! A fire lady!” The little boy in his mother’s arms waved frantically at Liz (Stephens) Thompson and her crew as they walked into the grocery store. But it wasn’t until he was in the parking lot that his exultant yells reached them inside. “I saw IT!” “As if a ‘fire lady’ was a mythical creature,” says Thompson, a 1996 George Fox graduate and “fire lady” of 16 years. “My colleagues were laughing hard. Still one of the best lines I’ve heard.”

26 GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 While Thompson, at 5-foot-10, holds her own, height-wise, with her her training. “Training is challenging and exhaustive,” she says. “I male colleagues, Janet (Killary) Campbell shakes up stereotypes remember wishing for two-a-day basketball practices instead of not just as a female firefighter, but as a petite one. “I’ve always been one day in training.” 5-foot-1 1/2,” says Campbell, a 1995 graduate, “but I may be shrinking The similar mentality required for both team sports and fire- by now.” Nineteen years of carrying 45 pounds in gear can do that fighting is obvious to Thompson, Kolin and Campbell. “Whether to a woman. it stems from athletics or not, having a team-oriented mindset is Kaylee Kolin is the rookie, fresh off her probation period on important because it is how the fire service operates anything from July 16 of this year. She applied in the fall of 2014, along with 4,000 small to large,” Thompson says. applicants, prior to her graduation from George Fox in 2015. After “The dynamic is all team-oriented, and I like that,” says Kolin. the six-month vetting process – which included a written test, “It’s like a career athlete, but you get to play with fire.” panel interview, physical agility test, and medical and background All three women remain in touch with teammates from George checks – she was one of 12 chosen from the first class. Then she Fox. Coaches, teammates and Athletic Director Craig Taylor entered her year of probation: six months in the training academy, were among the most influential people during their time on followed by six months on a functional engine and truck crew, with campus. “The relationships I formed were significant and last- exams every three months. The standards are the ing,” Thompson says. “I feel fortunate to have had same for women as for men. “The dynamic is friends and teammates who were genuine in their “I knew going in it was not a cakewalk,” Kolin faith.” says. “I knew I would have to work harder at this all team-oriented, “While soccer may have gotten me in the door, than I had for anything, ever. I’m smaller than your my growth in my faith and the relationships I average firefighter. Mechanically, I have to do and I like that. developed at George Fox are what kept me there,” things differently. I’m completely competent and Campbell says. “When I attended George Fox, capable of doing anything the guys can do – I just It’s like a career I was not interested in God. I had no idea how have to approach things differently.” athlete, but you much God was interested in me. The education Now a full-fledged firefighter with Portland and experiences I received there gave me a bet- Fire & Rescue, Kolin joins Thompson as two of get to play with ter understanding of who I was and where I was just 48 women out of 674 total sworn fire person- going in my life. I got a clearer picture of what my nel in the city. Thompson estimates about 10 of fire.” interests were. My faith in Jesus became more real, those individuals serve in office positions, mean- and that influenced me greatly in how I chose to ing the 38 remaining women are a rarity in what has traditionally live out my life.” been a male-dominated profession. Campbell serves in the Salem “In my four years, my faith grew, my heart changed,” Campbell (Oregon) Fire Department. She is the only woman on her crew. continues. “Today, I can say that I serve an awesome God, and I am Campbell was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health and proud to have chosen a path that is honoring Christ.” human performance at George Fox, intent on entering the medi- None of the women thought this path would be easy. “I’ve cal field, when she went on a ride-along in an ambulance with the expected it all to be difficult and challenging,” Campbell says. The Newberg Fire Department. “They asked if I wanted to be a fire- sleep deprivation that comes with 24 hours on, 48 hours off, can be fighter,” she says. “I had never even considered it.” tough. So can dealing with people who don’t think women should Recruited for the university’s first women’s soccer team in 1991, be in this line of service, says Thompson, who isn’t afraid to set the Campbell feels right at home in the Salem Fire Department’s team record straight for anyone who thinks she isn’t capable. “As the atmosphere. “I’m an athlete at heart,” she says. “This was the job for ‘foul’ column in my basketball career shows, tact is not always my me because in this job you are part of a team. We work together strong suit,” she says. and depend on each other.” Yet the positives far outweigh the negatives – like “having the But Campbell isn’t the only former college athlete in the group. brothers I never wanted,” Thompson says, smiling. Kolin helped establish the university’s lacrosse team in 2014, “I’m always just like one of the guys,” Kolin says. “Politically cor- which, as it turned out, was good practice for her future career. rect has never been important to me. I’m just a firefighter. I’m here “We started from nothing and in two years went from winning to serve you. I just do what I do because I love it.” half of our games to having a winning season [11-5],” Kolin says. “We That camaraderie and love for their job is worth a lot, as is know- got to exceed expectations. When I was going through firefighter ing they’re forging a path for others. training, I thought about never being complacent, always going “A number of older women have approached me over the years after goals and achieving something regardless of what other with remarks of appreciation, stories of how they wanted to be in people think and what society may say.” the fire department but were denied in some manner or another Thompson, who was recruited for basketball and track at due to their gender,” Thompson says. “I love showing little girls and George Fox, also (ruefully) recalled her days of team sports during kids from diverse backgrounds that they can do this job.”

GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 27 Annual Report to Donors

Thank you to the wonderful donors who supported our students and institution during fiscal year 2015-16. The total you gave to George Fox University between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016, was more than $3.6 million!

Giving Highlights

“Growth” was the operative word to describe giving to George Fox in 2015-16. Total number Undergraduate alumni President’s Council Student Fund of donors: who gave: membership: giving: Up 47% Up 60% Up 77 members $680,000 ($675,000 goal)

This increase in giving does more than simply help our students – it sends a positive message to major donors, foundations and college rankings organizations that evaluate the percentage of alumni and friends who give annually.

Capital Projects Completed in 2015-16 ppCanyon Commons: Our beautiful new dining facility opened this fall. ppDavid and Melva Brandt Residence Hall: To accommodate our growing student body, this dorm opened in the fall of 2015. ppCrisman Crossing: This bridge connects residence halls to the academic quad across Hess Creek Canyon. It is the longest clear-span timber truss bridge in the contiguous United States. “When you give to something personal that you really believe in, there’s a lot of joy that comes back ppHy Vista Retreat Center: This remodeled property, donated by A-dec from that. The joy that we felt from being part of founder Ken Austin, provides a place for rejuvenation and deep George Fox, of being embraced by the university, conversation for our community. of attending events at the university – those are all ppMurdock Learning Resource Center/Portland Center Library: Technology wonderful things that come back to us because we and infrastructure upgrades for these facilities were financed by the chose to give.” – Brad and Katharine Stoffer, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. Promise Campaign Honorary Co-Chairs

28 GEORGE FOX JOURNAL WINTER 20 16 Grant Highlights ppGeorge Fox Evangelical Seminary received $462,065 from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to begin theological summer institutes that empower high school students to explore ministry callings. ppThe M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust awarded up to $214,000 to remodel the Hy Vista Retreat Center property. ppThe William & Mary Bauman Foundation awarded $153,000 in support of new instruments for the music department, the Act Six leadership initiative and the seminary. ppThe Boedecker Foundation awarded $50,000 in support of the baseball campaign, football program and the art department.

Other programs and projects that received grant funding in this fiscal year included the Student Fund, numerous scholarships, student research stipends, Serve Day, the Doctor of Clinical Psychology program, the William Penn Honors Program, the chemistry and biology department, and the golf program.

“I would like to send my sincere thanks to all the wonderful donors for supporting and believing in our visions for the communities that we come from. To have allies that stand behind our hopes and dreams is incredibly encouraging and is a monumental support in and of itself. Your work is ultimately feeding into building the kingdom of God on earth.” – Rachel Nguyen, sophomore biology major

Looking Ahead – The Promise Campaign

The 2016-17 academic year represents the final push of a successful eight-year Promise Campaign to raise funds for essential capital projects, scholarships and the endowment for our future. From 2009 through June 2016, $36.6 million was invested in George Fox thanks in large part to the generous gifts of alumni, parents, foundations, community partners, trustees and friends. Our remaining goal is to raise $10.2 million to complete the campaign this fiscal year.

The campaign is focused on three promises: These correspond to three fundraising priorities: 1. The promise of sustainable and relational growth 1. Capital projects that provide much-needed space as our campus grows 2. The promise of affordability for our students 2. Financial support for our Student Fund 3. The promise of a strong future 3. Ongoing investment in the university endowment

In particular, our greatest capital needs are support for the planned Student Activity Center, equipment for the new Engineering Innovation Center, and softball and baseball renovations.

If you are interested in being a part of our promise that students will Be Known for generations to come, we encourage you to contact Director of Development Robby Larson to talk about giving opportunities at 503-554-2130 or [email protected]. Visit giving.georgefox.edu for more information and to review our Promise Campaign Case Statement.

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Clara Bickle Harley (55) & Mary Edward Casey Tom (03) & Linda Lester (70) & Gloria KEY † Deceased Mark & Penny Bidwell Brotherton William (04, 08) & Concannon Deuell ‡ Henry Mills Society Daniel & Sarah Ken Broughton Kathleen Cason Ruthanne Condie Bob (77) & Kathy Dexter * President’s Council Bienvenue Johanna Broussard Jason (97) & Christa (15, 16) Marie (10) & James Nicholas (09) & Gina David (65) Castillo Sheri Connor Dezellem UNDER $500 Orlo (75) & Sheryl Bigoni & Nancy (65) Brown Castle & Monarch Theresa Connor Mari Lou Diamond Baldwin Bi-Mart Edda & Charlie Brown Becky Cate (89) Colleen Conroy (90) David Diaz Anonymous (31) Sharon Balentine Arthur (58) & Helen Eugene (54) & Naomi Mitchell Cauthron Patti (74) & Dennis Stuart (82) & Julie Dick Abby’s Pizza Inn Dorlan Bales (69) Binford Brown Amy & Michael Cavers Cooke Evan Dickens (03) Access Computer Mark (12) & Patricia Mark (92) & Lisa Jeanette Brown (68) Pedro & Patricia Dino & Cindy Coolen Darrell Dickey Consultants Inc Bandré Bingham Lester Brown Cayetano Beverly Coomler John & Kristin Dierdorff – Paul Tremaine (72) Brian & Kristen Barber Joan & James Bird Lorraine (67) & Keith Freddy & Maria Centeno Sue & Paul Jami & Darren Dikeman Otilia Acuna David Barber Ginny & Karl Birky Brown Mary Cernava Corbett-Furgal Monika (95) Cameron Adams (16) Lori & Tom Barber Julie (11) & Shawn Randall Brown Bruce (58) & Marjorie Savannah Cordry (14) & Arthur Dillahay Kyoko Adams Jane (94) & James Bishop Rich (01) & Davida (02) Chamberlain Lloyd Cornell (73) Connie Dillard Lori Adington Barfield Black Diamond Property Brown Maurice (60) & Ellouise Costco Wholesale Joshua (02, 03) & Lisa Jessica Adrian (15)* Scott Barndt Management The Brown Living Trust (59) Chandler‡ David (98) & Liz (02, 03) Dillow Beth Agnason Roger (75) & Sandy (76) Laverne Blair Spencer & Jennifer Robert (98) & Rosemary Coulombe William Dinkins Juan Aguilar Barnett Jennifer & Raymond Browning Chandler Beth (98) & Keith Cory (04) & Kayla (06) Alan & Michelle Akins David Barney Blake Joan & Kevin Brundage Eduardo Charbonnier Coultrap Dixon Sandra & Kerry Albertson Barr Family Trust Arthur Blankenship Terry & Karen Bruns Charitable Estate Shane & Michelle Harley & Cheryl Dixon Greg Aldred (02, 10) William Barron Christina (89) & John James Brunsting Planning NW – Courtney Stephen Dobbins Artie Aldridge Brian & Stephenie Blankfield Jodie Brunsting Gene (85) & Michele Scot & Deborah Tiffany Dobbs Laura Alford Bartram Sharon & Floyd Blaser Brenna Brutscher (16) Christian Craighead John & Sally Doerfler Allegro Talent Group, LLC Jim Bassett Alan Block Chandler Brutscher (16) Val Charron Bobbie Crammer (73) Pamella Doerksen Judith & Tom Allen Renita Bassett Kenneth Block Karen & Tom (11) Hank Cherry Jeff (04) & Rhonda (04) Jordan Dohman Tracy Allen Steve & Paula Bassett Therese Block Buchanan Jonathan & Heidi Chin Crapper Dirk & Samantha Dole William & Christine Allen Thomas Bassett Todd (10) & Beth Dan Buchheit Joelle & Leif Chiu Terri & Ron Crawford Dollar Tree Anne Alley Francis Bates Bloomquist Cheyenne Buck (15) Peter Chong Divonna Crecelius (48)‡ Dominos Pizza Jill Allshouse Susan Bates Joel (03) & Cherice (01) Jessica Buck (15) Eric Christensen Rodney (76) & Sandra Holly & Mark Donahue Bill & Laura Alston Benjamin (79) & Bock Linda Buonanduci Olivia Christensen (15) (82) Crecelius Stephen (04) & Krystal Dave (69) & Chris Deborah (79) Bauer Elsa Boint Luella Buranen Stewart & Dawn Frann Crescencio (04) Donohue Alteneder Julio Bautista (15) Thomas Boint Jennifer Burch Christensen Joseph Crisci Doorman ViJay Altergott Baxter & Associates David & Jean Boller Burgerville Daniel Christiansen Michelle Crisi Michael Dorame Jesus & Sandra Alvarez Sandra (03) & Gene Bon Appetit Tamara Burgher Eric Christiansen Critter Cabana Barbi (89) & Mike Doran AmazonSmile Foundation Baxter Louis (95) & Theresa Zandin Burke (16) James Christiansen Mark & Katrina Croda Lynn (75) & Debbie Amgen Foundation Corey (91) & Jill (92) Bondi Amy (87) & John Burkey Kelsey Christiansen (16) Wilma (52) Cross Doran Alan & Kelly Anderson Beals Misty Bonneau Karen Burkey Sara Christiansen Marilyn (62) Doran Automotive Roger & Lee Anderson Aaron Bear (07) Lee Boots (02) Dana (70) & Carol (69) Carolyn Christoferson & Donald Crover Aleta Doss (97, 00) Ruth Anderson Stephen & Susan Jim & Shawn Borden Burns Sue Ann Chun Emily Cunnington (15) Hugh & Jan Dougalas Seth (10) & Kristin Bearden Vickie & Frank Bornt Grant & Katie Burnes Ronda Church Cathy Curran Curtis (66) & Margaret Anderson Betty Beardsley Susan & Ronald Bosch Dwight Burton (01) & Anita Cirulis Diane (81) & Scott Curtis (65) Drahn Kate Andrews Beardsley Family Trust Nolan (82) & Dixcy Citta Hardjowasito Tamara Cissna Scott (91) & Leslie (93) Mick & Carla Drath Diane Antal David & Rebecca Bosley-Smith Sandy Bush City of Newberg Curtis Barbara Drinnon Ash Anunsen (03) Beasley Ameena Bossier (15) Betsy Butler Helene & Joe Clancy David (11) & Joyce Brittany (05) & Anytime Fitness Michael Beaty Robert Bothman Megan Butler (04) Brad Clark (90) Cutbirth Christopher Duensing Grants Pass Shirley Beck Douglas Boughal Carol Butts Scotty (65) & Susan Sue Dalzell Jeff & Suzanne Duerr Jesse & Maria Apodaca Christina (97) & Bruce Carré Bown Ridgway David (81) & Denise Clark‡ Kathleen Danielson Derek Duff (12) & Anna John Archibald (09) Becker Bryan (96) & Kim (96) Cadd Jen Clark (16) Marvin Dansie Branagan-Duff Sherilyn & Edwin Aribon Kathi Becker (04) Boyd Marcia (67) & Byron Philip & Carole Clark Lexy Davidge Regan (11, 14) & Joani Robert Armstorff James & Amy Bedsole Ben Braat Caldwell Robert Clark Ed & Shirley Davidson Dugger Danielle (94) & Sean Laurie Beebe Sonja Bradburn Laurel (88) & Greg Nikki Clark-Vega John (58) & Norma Stacey Dukes Armstrong Amy Beery Adam-Ross (05) & Sarah Calquhoun Darlene Clarridge Davies Tina Dumonceaux Rebecca Arthur Reed Beery & Debbie Branch Corena Camacho Joyce (88) & Edward Susan (03) & Steven (96, 14) Mildred Arucan- Vesely Bryan & Lorri Branstetter Sophia Camacho Claussen‡ Davies Virgil (65) & Lorraine Masunaga Shelleigh Beeson Ryan Branstetter Cameo & Francis Louise Clements (58) Deborah & Daniel (96) Dunbar Carolee Asher Jan & Charles Bell Carol Brentano Theatres Greg Cobb (04) Davis Nita (69, 06) & Lee Larry (04) & Lynda Jef (88) & Andrea (89) Tani & Daniel Brentano William Cammack (16) Tad (81) & Heidi Cobb Diana Davis Duncan Asplund Bell Wendy & Peter Brentano Eric & Maria Campbell Carol Cobleigh (52) Rebecca Davis Ivy Dunlap Marvin (62) & Joyce (66) Justin Bell (10) Mike Brewer Rick & Nancy Campbell Phil Coblentz Jack Day‡ Steven (96) & Holly (96) Astleford Karon (89) & Terry Bell Lora & Mark Brewster Natalie Campos (14) Eric Coffelt Megan (10) & Matthew Dunn Gerald Atkins Mark & Judy Bell Bridge Street Physcial Michael & Kellie Jeanie Colburn (98) Dayton Dwayne & Beverly Lorna Atkins Michael Bell Therapy LLC Canchola David Cole Malinda De Lashmutt Dunseath Michael Auld Karen Benham (93) Enid Briggs (50) Joey Canepa (15) Adrienne Coleman (98) Elizabeth (01) & Joanne Bailey Tracy & Reese Bennett Judith Britton Caravan Coffee Kenneth Collett (15) Judy Deale (10) Fernando Melo Joshua (08) & Jenny (09) James & Gwen Benson Chris Broadfoot Laura Carlson (09) Douglas & Chris Collin Cheryl Dean Timothy Durnil Bailey Cliff & Cindy Berger Phil (72) & Barbara Karen Carman Karmen (83) & Roger Jennifer & Jay Degnan Eve Dyer Elda Baisch Deidre Bergler Brock Sharleen Carrico Grove Collins David & Betty DeHaven Nathaniel Dykstra (15) Albert Baker Kathy Berglund Cyndra Broenneke Merrie Carson (13) Eleanor Colombo Salvador & Noemi Pamela Ealy Kenton Miller (14) & Juliana Berkley Joseph Brooks (00) Bill Carstens (70) Paul (03) & Ellen Combs Del Real James Easom Rebekah Baker (15) Jennifer Bernstein Tricia Brooks Mike & Amelia Caruso Duane (64) & Sherrill Delta Dental Scott & Terrell Eaton Tami Balch Nippy Betz Valerie (67) & Jim Brooks Brian (98) & Stephanie (63) Comfort David DeMaris Sean Eberhardt (16) Mark & Debbi Baldwin Melany Bickford (02) Casey David Derus Kristin Eby

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Marilyn Eby Shawn Fisher (16) Jeffrey (94) & Karin (93) Leslie (86) & Tim Stephanie Fisher (06) Goodman Edelblute Carla & James Fitch Tim (90, 98) Kevin (81) & Barb Edie Debbie Fleenor & Jennifer Graham Steven Egeberg Mark (83) & Melissa Flolo Nancy Grande Lisa Eggers Joshua & Laura Flosi Kelly Grant (16) Christina Eglitis Patricia Foley (75) Sara Grant (68) Eichler Brothers Follett Corporation Lane Gravley Peter & Barbara Ekern Harlen & Carol Forsberg John Gray Janice & Keith Ellis Mike & Luann (11) Foster Donald Green Lennie & Teri Ellis Gary (95) & Julie Fox Meryl Greenfield Leslie Elms Kathy Franks (69) David Gregg (75, 04) Nelson (92) & Eunice Greg (94) & Judy Frazier Liz (13) & Eric Gregory Emeaghara Fred Meyer Kim Grendahl Chris & Nancy Emerich Darren Freels Phil (89) & Karen Griffin Environmental Barbara Freeman Bradley Grimsted (86) & Landscape Sally (86) Freeman & Denise Laflamme Kim Eppard Bruce Forster‡ Gail Grimston (97) BethMarie (12) Janelle & Thomas Freitag Gregory & Victoria & Eric Erickson Ronald (62) & Barbara Groshong Ernest Erke Freshour Frank Groundwater Douglas (09) Rita Frey Brent (93) & Kris Gruber & Sharon Erkson Tracy Fritts Chris Guempel Linda & Robert Esquerra John Fry (14) Lyle (66) & Trudy Yvonne Esquerra-Bard Steven (07) Guenther Amanda Woodward and Evangeline Martin were among the first – and most prolific Marlette Estes & Marilyn Fulton Susan (88) & Jon (85) – fundraisers for George Fox (then Pacific College). In 1910, the pair went door-to-door Larry Etzel Jose & Abdi Gallegos Guenther Dick & Patricia Evans Eric (11) & Pamela (11) Jessica Guerrero in a horse-drawn buggy in order to raise $30,000 (nearly $730,000 when adjusted for Joellen Evans Gantenbein Michael Gunn inflation) for the construction of Wood-Mar Hall – a building that still stands today. Katie (01, 04) & Tim John & Happy Randy & Laura Gwyn Evans Garacochea Deb Hadaller Matthew & Karin Evans Martha Garcia Marcia Hadley (77) Howard (52) & Bethlin Craig Herrman Jeremiah & Tami Horton Kosette Isakson (16) Alyssa Evenson Tita Garcia Mark & Kim Haga (52) Harmon Dave & Janet Herron Lance (91) & Julie Horton Melissa Isfeld Dennis & Karen Ewing Angela Gardner (02) Dennis (57) Christopher Harper Heidi Herron (98) Jack (55) & Glenetta (56) Aliyah Jackson (16) Logan Eyestone (16) John & Sheila Gardner & Janet Hagen Earnest (97) & Gale Jeanie (95, 97) & Hoskins Bill (71) & Marilyn (72) Lani (10) & James Christopher (02) & Kristi & Bill Hagen Harper Lyn Hershey Alyson Hosler (00) Jackson Eyherabide Jaimie Garlock* Tim (91) & Kelli (91) Charlie Harrell (93) Suzie (11) & David Gerald & Anita Hosler Valerie (71) & Randy Scott Faith Matsunami Garret Hagen Lisa Harris Hetrick John (06) & Jenny Hossler Jackson Elise Fajen (14) Nathan (00) & Katie (98) Mary Jane Haggart Hazel Mary Harrison (42) Hayley Hettinga Courtney Howard (16) Jay & Wendy Jacobs Fredric & Adrienne Fajen Gates Angie Haider Linda Harrison Sam Hickok (16) Don Howard (81) Julia Jacobs (16) Steven & Shelly Falk Dale Gatlin Caroline Haider Richard (60) & Erma Jean Higa Kathleen Howard Linda (71) & Paul Sheryl (10) & Robert Melvin Gaub Terrence & Marta Jean Harrison‡ Ryan Higgins (15) Paul & Kristen Howard Jacobson Faller Mary Gayer Haimoto Karla Hartenberger Shawna Higgins Kenneth & Ann Howe Jac’s Deli & Frozen Gary (06) & Sue Faw Doug & Dawn Geier Christopher Hakes Roland (56) & Joanne Doug Hilficker Jeff & Kim Howell Custard Gary & Susan Fawver Matthew & Shelley Geil Lydia Hakes (56) Hartley Josh Hill Julia Howell (16) Jade Logistics LCC Mareesa Fawver (16) Ashley Geissler (16) James Hall Ron Harvey (66) Sharon (91) & Ron Hill Matthew & Elizabeth Darin Jamieson Daniel Feil (80)‡ Karl & Brenda Geissler Heather Hall Lewis (12) Leighton Hasegawa Steven (93) & Lisa Hills Howell Donna Jefferson (52) Gail Feinstein Michele Gemelas & Chris Lewis Gail Havens Michaela Hiltz (15) Mark & Rebecca Howlett Jem 100 Elaine & Mark Feldman Angela Gemino Grady Hallenbeck (15) Tina Haynes Gary & Juliet Hiraga Jennifer (94) & David Bob Johnson (63) Chuck (63) & Nanine Gent Auto Restoration Ken Haller Ted & Jeanne (80) Hazel Todd & Esther Hirai Hricik Brian Johnson (68) Felton LLC Rebekah Halstead (17) Xu He (13) Michael Hirko (15) Troy & Joy Huddleston Bruce (64) & Bonnie John (02, 03) & Amy Gerald Henry Jensen Fred (77) & Jean Haltom Curtis Heath Leila (96) & Joseph Jazmyne Hudson (16) Johnson Felton Revocable Trust Bob & Elizabeth Hamilton Richard (93) & Sheryl Hirtler Coral (68) & Bob Hughes Christina (13, 15) & Eric Stephen (73) & Bobbe Daryl Gibson Jack (61) & Sue (63) Heath Gene (51) & Betty (52) Keith (73) & Lin Hughes Johnson Fendall Fawn (79) & James (79) Hamilton Heath Northwest Hockett Thaddeus Hughson (15) Danna (02, 06) & Justin Margaret Fenton Gibson Laura & Mark Hamilton Maureen Hedgecock Todd & Carole Hoeksema Marion Hull (87) Johnson Carrie Ferguson Kathleen Gibson Sally Hammar Marjorie & David David & Kimberley Hofer Katie Humm (12) Dennis & Yi Yi Johnson (04, 14, 15) Josh Gieger (16) Cheri & Bob Hampton Hegeman Tim Hoffman (98) Linda Hunt Evelyn (79) & Gary Todd (92) & Rikki (94) Stephen & Loekie Gilday Paula (81) & Larry (82) John & Susan Heitz Linda Hofstede Steve Hunt Johnson Fernald Richard & Rebecca Hampton Connie Helland Don (64) & Norene Jennifer Huntley Gladys Johnson Carl Ferron Gilham Ronald & Rachel Hance Sharon Helms Hohensee Martha Hurlburt Heidi (97) & Abon Gina Ferron Mary Gill (93) Thomas (14) & Lauren Hemenway Darek Hollis (10) Margaret Huson Johnson Rich & Deann Fettig Jane (01) & Ben Gillespie Jacqueline (16) Hanley Michael (83) Nathan (04) & Liz Jim & Barbara (76) Jamie (01) Thomas (92) & Jaymi Nathan Gingerich (16) Teresa & Bruce Hanna & Rebekah Henckel Holmes Hutchins & Erin (01) Johnson (94) Fieldhouse Judith Ginter Chad & Celeste Hansen Vance Henry Home Depot Alissa & Andrew Hutton John & Cindy Johnson‡ Arthur (68) & Patricia Edward & Belinda Girard Scott Hanson Matthew (01) & Jennifer Gloria (73) & Curtis Michael & Beth Hylton Judy Johnson Fillis Alesha Glenn Keith Harcourt (01) Henshaw Hooper Ronald Hylton Karol Johnson Brian & Melody Finn Garret Glenn (15) Bob & Cindy Harder Erin Hento (14) Brenda Hoover Megan Ibanez Kevin & Karen Johnson Leslie Finnigan Harrison Godsby (15) Steven Hardgrove Debora Herb-Sepich (00, Aaron & Heidi Hopkins Karen Iovino Larry Johnson Wolfgang & Karin Fischer Mike & AJ Goins Jennifer Harding 04) & Gordon Sepich Andrew Hopp Ted Iovino Mark Johnson Kenneth & Kelly Fish Amber (99) & David Rebekah Harding (16) Larry (72) & Tamara Esther Hopper (79) Michael Irey Marvin & Julie Johnson Angela Fishback Goldapple Frank & Chris Harkness Herrick Steven (77) & Virginia Hannah Irish (11) Pearl Johnson Kathy Fisher Joseph Gonzaga Peter Harmer Jean Herring (77) Hopper Dale & Marin Isaak Phyllis Johnson

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Roger Johnson Peter & Theresa Kahl Daniel & Susan Kent Suzanne Koklich Gordon & Adele Ling Sarah (05) & Michael Randy Morgan Shannon (11) & Michael Austin Kale (16) Brad Kerrigan (10) Leonard Kowalsky Darrin & Deborah Lingel Mazur Steven (81) & Nancy Johnson Richard & Lauretta Kale Kathryn (79) & William Kurt Kristensen (05) John (68) & Mary Linhart Kathleen McCarty (97) Morgan Stephen (80) & Lesta Debra Kalka Kettenring Mason (16) Kathleen Lisignoli Alisoun McCloughen Marlys Morland‡ (80) Johnson Carolyn Kammerzell Roger & Amy Key & Megan (15) Kriz Michael (69) & Rosemary Dustin McClure Michelle & Richard Steven Johnson Conner Kampmann (15) Sandra Keyser (88) Darlene (69) (68) Livingston Justin McClure (15) Morman Susan (92) & Loren Darcie & Kyle Kaneshiro Gary & Peggy (76) & Michael Kroll Stephanie Livingston Sarah McClure Barbara Morse (62)‡ Johnson Laura Kappler Kilburg Ross & Carol Kruse (03) Jered (16) & Alyssa (16) Jonathan (93) Tom & Michele Johnson Richard & Betty Karlow Jeongah Kim Marcia (70) & Gerald Jimmy & Gloria Lockwood McConaughey & Cristy Morse Travis (98) & Kathleen Jim & Sharon Karman Shawn Kirby (16) Kubat Matt Loeschman Scott & Janelle Leslie Morse Johnson Rick Karr Jayson Kirchhofer (11) Karen Kuklinski Quinta & WIlliam McCormick Leslie Moss Danielle Johnston Donald & Barbara Angelique Kirkham (15) Stephanie Kunkle (15) Loeschman McDermid Century Bertrand Moultrie Randy & Keri Johnston Kaspar Phyllis (59) & John Kellie & Patrick Kutkey Gordon (72) & Janelle Farm LLC Thomas & Marsha Ryan & Marty Johnston Kathleen D Grubbe Kirkwood Shirley Kyte (75) Loewen Joe McDermott Mucks Steve & Ami Joiner Revocable Trust Linda Kittredge Mollie Laaksonen Derry & Marlyce Long Lisa McDonald James Muenster Daniel & Andrea Jondal Vincent Katter Neal (87) & Cynthia (85) Beverly (98) & Rex Olivia Longenbaugh (16) Lauren McGinley David & Elizabeth Mullen David (05) & Kathleen Merle (72) & Marlene Klein LaBrie Jerry Low Kevin McGourty (91) Gail Mun (07) Jones Kauffman Joy Klingberg-Sidwell Katie (01) & Ben Lacey Greg (88) & Lori Loyd Ryan McHugh Federico Herrera Gregory & Janilee Jones Alan & Okyon Kawada (90) & Randy Sidwell Linda Lacey Kevin (90) & Christine Jo McIntryre & Yanira Munoz Jacqueline Jones Curtis & Tamara Nikki Klinger Yee Shong (84) & Grace (89) Lucke Nate (00) & Kim McIntyre Eugene & Frances Johnie & Sandra Jones Kawasaki Amanda Knight Lai (84) Jan Luedtke Anita McKey Munson Kathleen (05) & Michael John & Jana Kaye Bart & Sonja Knight Noly Lam Mark & Rhonda Lull Sheila McMillan Starlyn Munson (85) Jones Robert (78) & David Knoeppel John & Debbie Lamb Wayne & Gail Lundeen Daniel McWilliams Jan Murphy Lyle Jones (16) Kris (87) Kays Knollmiller Family Trust Gregg (80) & Teresa (78) Janet Luttrell Iris (01) & Michael Mead Brian Murray Michelle (91) & Kevin Daniel (79) & Marjorie Roger (71) & Lamm Jack (79) & Sandy Lyda Donald & Brenda Ryan Muth (16) Jones Keane Cathy (74) Knox Marisa (00) & Samuel Jerrie (93) & Becky Lyda Meadows Rick & Beth Muthiah Sherry (96) & Troy Jones Hilary (15) & Ian Keck Glenn (47) & Landero Victoria & Ralph Lynch Doris (58) & Donald Don Myatt John & Linda Jordan Jonathan Keeler Pauline (48) Koch Kathryn Lange Rich & Cheryl Mackey Mech Mark Naito (98) Darren (13) & Monika Edward & Shelley Paul (79) & Debra Koch Dwight (86) & Gail Jennifer Macnab Pamela Mecum (70) Michael & Deidre Namba Jorgenson Keenan Jeannine Koeber Larabee & Andrew Brost Andrea Medlock David (99) & Sarah Jeff Jouper Charles & Maureen Keil Rick Koehler Craig & Laura LaRont Howard (66) Janell (80) & David Nanson Peter (16) & Caroline Barbara Kelly McGarrity Annelise Koeth (15) Ramona LaRont & Margi (70) Macy Meireis Susan (08) & Richard (14) Jovanovich* Kimberly (13) & Paul Mary (44) & Morris Brian & Becky Larson Charles Maddox Peter & Jane Mellers Nasiombe Susan Kaftanski Kelzer Kohler Gary Larson Clifford (98) Lori & Frank Mesa Don & Laura Nathlich* Jared Larson (15) & Melody Madison Sharon & Philip John & Amy Natzke Robert & Julie Larson Cathy Maerzluft Metschan Gabriel & Patricia Nava Gay Laverty (52) Bruce (71) & Kathleen Rand & Phyllis Michael Linda Nay (73) Maura Laverty (87) (71) Magee Jane Micklus Joe & Karen Neely Brandi Lazzarini Jerald (50) & Connie Donald (08) & Bri Miller Sharon Neimoyer David (82) & Becky (59) Magee Jerome & Laurie Miller Diane Nell Le Shana Judi (70) & Steven Matthew Miller (16) Jonathan & Jill Nelson Henry (69) & Haikyung Magee Peggy (86) & Darrell Theresa Nesset Lee Kenneth (53) & JoAnne Miller Todd & Lori Neumann Katie Lee (16) (56) Magee Quincy Miller (16) Charles (61) & Luella Laura Lee (98) Loreece Magsanide (15) Marcia Milleville Newkirk Raymond & Barbara Lee Karl & Generosa Shawn Milleville Quinton Nice (99) Thomas & Ruth Lee Magsarili Keryn Millsap June Nicholas Scott & Angela Leeper Angela Mai (16) Kent Milton Bertha May Nicholson Jan & Gerry Lefebvre Donna Maibuecher Matthew & Patricia Renee Niebergall Debra Leffingwell Sherry (89) & Jay Main Milton Tara Niesslein Donale Leitch Liz Malliris Estelle Minard Deborah Nishijo Jenny Lemma David & Terese Natalie Mingus Lisa (98) & Michael Lemmus Floor Covering Mansfield Paul Mingus Nishimoto Angela Lentz Susan Marshall Larry Mishler Lloyd & Vi Nisly Christy Leong Nancy Martell Kathleen Mitchell Phyllis Nissila (96) David (77) & Claudia Lore Martin Susana Mitchell Sylvia Nist (78) LeRud Mark & Catherine Martin Nathan (93) & Sandy Ted & Debra Noel Paul & Erica L’Esperance Verne (54) & Ellen (56) (93) Moffet Dan (63) & Judith (61) Sandy Leung Martin‡ Cynthia (86) & Ken Nolta Debbie Levanen Bryan (10, 12) & Molly Mogseth Mark & Laura Norbury Dale (01, 03) & Della Martz Teresa & Don Moir Eric & Stephanie Lewis Lynda & Ronald Martz Janice Montgomery Nordhagen John & Elizabeth Lewis Kenneth & Martha Nancy (78) & Jim Moon Peter Nordquist (79) William and Mary Bauman’s gift of $200,000 in 1974 (nearly Karen Lewis Mathes John (06) & Danae (06) Cathy Nordstrom (89) $970,000 when adjusted for inflation) funded the construction Susie Lewis Maloote (71) & Sara Moore Kevin (87) & Tracy Dixie & Nathan Liening Mathews David Morales Nordyke of Bauman Auditorium, still recognized as “one of the finest Kimberly (92) & Bob Michael & Tammy Brooks (15) Shari Notenboom venues for music-making in this country,” according to the late Lightley Mathews James & Juliet Moran Melissa Nugent (16) James DePreist, former laureate music director for the Oregon Kristina (95) & Richard Renea Mathews Iuda & Marina Morar Gary Nutt Lim Joanne Maxwell MORE Realty Inc. Kenneth & Kristin Nutt Symphony. The Bauman’s longtime support of George Fox is David (79) & Malina (82) Daniel Mayeda (15) Calvin Morgan NW Elegant continued today through the Bauman Trust, which in 2014 Lindell Bette Mayfield Kim Morgan Landscapes Inc. made possible a major renovation of the auditorium. Vivian Linder Philip & Karyn Morgan

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NW Premier Mortgage Jill Pharis Mark (82) & Vickie Dick (04) & Linda (92) Nancy Simons Carolyn Stockwell Dean (65) & Sandra (65) Inc. 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1930–39 1982 Alumnus of the Year has served on the Pete McHugh (G67) and Debbie (Stewart) McHugh George Fox Board of Trustees since 1974, (n69) were honored by the Charcot-Marie- Margaret Morse (n35) celebrated her 107th including five as chair, and is now an honor- Tooth Association for organizing the nation’s birthday Aug. 25 with a party at Friendsview ary trustee. The art gallery in the Hoover Aca- best fundraiser in its class in 2015: a party Retirement Community in Newberg. Adja- demic Building is named for him and his wife, Dec. 7 at the Scappoose (Oregon) Senior cent to Friendsview is the 12-acre athletic Mildred (Haworth) Minthorne (G46). Center on Pete’s 70th birthday. It raised more field that bears her name, bestowed in a 1989 than $10,000. CMT is a neuromuscular disor- Helen (Antrim) Cadd (G49) has written her dedication ceremony after she and late hus- der with more than 2 million afflicted, includ- second book, Inconvenient Adventures, pub- band Curtis Morse (G33) donated $40,000 to ing their 11-year-old granddaughter Lucy, lished in August by Xulon Press with the goal renovate the baseball, softball and soccer field daughter of Brittany (McHugh) Gardner (G96) of inspiring and motivating readers by her complex. In 2000 the Morses were inducted and Jason Gardner (G97). Debbie is chair of the personal life story. She and her late husband, into the George Fox Sports Hall of Fame for Portland-area CMT support group. Dick Cadd their longtime support of Bruin athletics. (G49), who died in 2005, spent 35 years as teaching missionaries in the Philip- Nancy (Forsythe) Thomas (G67) authored Hazel (Williams) George (G38), now George pines, with many years at Faith Academy. Close to the Ground: A Collection of Poems, Fox University’s oldest graduate, turned 100 Now living in Newberg, Helen describes her published in July by Barclay Press. In four on April 24. She celebrated with a party at life as she accompanied Dick through his sections she illustrates the grace of God hid- Heritage Place in Soldotna, Alaska, where she career with the Four Flats Quartet, which later den in the ordinariness of life. She and Harold lives near her daughter, Roberta (George) Tuning became the World Vision Quartet, and recalls Thomas (G69) were honored as Alumni of the (n66). Born in Idaho and raised on a chicken their own music performances. She previous- Year in 2007. They spent decades in Bolivia farm, George went on to teach first grade for ly wrote two other books with her husband. as missionaries with the Northwest Yearly 20 years. Her classmate, Mary (Gearin) Green Together they were recognized as Alumni of Meeting of Friends, working with the Aymara (n38), a resident of St. Paul, Oregon, celebrat- the Year in 2000. from 1972 to 1989. They also taught at both ed her 100th birthday on June 22. the Bible school and seminary levels. From 1999 until recently, they served as founders 1950–59 and co-directors of the Center for Intercul- 1940–49 tural Studies, a master’s degree missiological Pete Snow (n56), founder of George Fox Uni- program at Bolivian Evangelical University in Roger Minthorne (G47), after 65 years of ser- versity’s art department and a 22-year faculty Santa Cruz, California. vice, has retired from the board of directors member until his retirement, continues in of Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway, his signature craft of shaping and firing clay Lowell Graves (G68) is now a health coach with Oregon. His service to the 120-acre camp pots, now in his sixth decade. He was one of Take Shape for Life in Lincoln, California, after included a decade as board chair and 25 35 local artists featured in the 24th annual leaving a position as gambling counselor for years as boys’ camp director. The university’s Art Harvest Studio Tour in Yamhill County in four years with Balanced Perspectives Coun- September. His career and work, now focused seling Inc. Previously, he served as a chap- on sculptures and wheel-thrown pots, were lain for eight years with American Baptist featured in an article in the Aug. 10 issue of Churches USA. SEND US the Newberg Graphic. YOUR NEWS 1970–79 1960–69 Peggy (Stands) Fowler (G73) in April was GOT A NEW Ronda (Brown) Vanderbush (n62) continues named the second winner of the Portland JOB? HAD A BABY? GOT her work with Faith Mountain Ministries, Business Journal’s Joan Austin Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor that recogniz- PUBLISHED? GOT MARRIED? which she and her husband founded in the late 1970s. The ministry features extensive es her as “One of the most respected business SHARE WHAT’S GOING ON WITH YOU. evangelistic speaking and lecturing, a newslet- operators who ever led a Portland enterprise” ter, and a radio broadcast heard across the and “One of the state’s most powerful execu- Send updates to George Fox Midwest. They traveled together for 36 years tives.” She was CEO of Portland General Elec- Journal, 414 N. Meridian St. before his death in 2013. Her son now carries tric from 2000 to 2009 before stepping down #6256, Newberg, OR 97132; on the ministry and broadcasting while she after 35 total years with the company. Last call 503-554-2134; email continues to help with secretarial duties from year she was one of four recipients of Oregon [email protected] her home near Orlando, Florida. Her book, History Makers medals, awarded by the The Miraculous Journey of Henry Vanderbush, Oregon Historical Society to individuals who was released last November. have positively shaped the history, culture and landscape of Oregon.

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Peggy (Swaim) Hanson (G74) is one of the pri- School in Burns, Oregon, after serving in Alas- tered in Salem, Oregon. He’s been director mary liaisons between her alma mater and ka for four years as a school administrator. the last two years after seven years as regional nearby Friendsview Retirement Community. coordinator for a consortium that promotes Neil Robbins (G78) in March began a new In her role as community life director she career technical education and extended career: owner of Mt. Hood Cab and Shuttle, facilitates activities and events for residents, learning opportunities and includes two serving the Gresham and East Multnomah including a Fox and Friendsview program community colleges and 29 high schools in County (Oregon) area. He’s also worked as that connects George Fox students with their Marion, Polk, Yamhill and Lincoln counties. owner of NGR Enterprises, a real estate firm, nearby older neighbors. for two years. Previously, he spent nearly 18 Keith Pearson (n82) gained attention this May Deanne (Field) Van Vranken (G76) is Northwest years as a realtor and broker. That follows 28 throughout England and in Oregon when district credit manager with Ferguson Enter- years with Youth for Christ, starting as a cam- he pedaled his recumbent Inspired Cycle prises in Portland. In her second year in the pus life director in Portland for nine years and Engineering trike more than 1,600 miles position, she is responsible for 14 associates as executive director in Central Oregon for from his home in Widnes near Liverpool to and accounts receivable in Oregon, Washing- nearly 14 years. the Shetland Islands in Scotland and back. It ton, Idaho and Alaska, with a value of nearly was a fundraising effort that resulted in 2,837 Deborah Greenidge (G79) is in her fourth $54 million. With the company for 22 years, euros ($3,200) for the Alzheimer’s Society in decade as a music and worship pastor, since she moved up from her previous position as England. He is a member of the George Fox 2013 serving as worship pastor at Tigard credit manager for the Portland area – a job University Sports Hall of Fame, honored for (Oregon) Covenant Church. She previously she held for three years. his strength in middle distance races with the was creative arts pastor at Highland Christian 1980 track team. Mark Kelley (G77, MA85) is on a one-year Center in Portland for one year after 20 years assignment as interim president of New Hope as worship and arts pastor at Turning Point Ric Drury (G83) at the beginning of the year Christian College in Eugene, Oregon, where Christian Center in Vancouver, Washington, established his own business, Graphic Art for he has served as academic dean for three and six years as music minister at New Hope all Things Printed, in Portland, after retiring years. He joined the college in 2011 and has Community Church in Portland, starting in early from his corporate communications taught, served a year as registrar, and chaired 1985. She has also taught music, directed production position with Pendleton Woolen a self-study process for national accredita- high school and collegiate choirs, recorded Mills, where he worked 28 years. tion with the Association for Biblical Higher and produced CDs, led weekend retreats and Retha McCutchen (GFES83) in July began a one- Education. The college board is searching seminars, and cowrote Undaunted: the Daring year term as interim superintendent of the for a permanent president, and Kelley plans Journey of Faithfulness. Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church. to move back to the dean’s office next spring. She has been a member of the Yearly Meeting Before moving to Eugene, he served for three since 1974 and has served as a pastor, associ- years in the Northwest Yearly Meeting of 1980–89 ate pastor and associate superintendent. Her Friends as a pastor of three churches in previous experience includes working as gen- Washington. Doug Linscott (G80) is in South Africa as an independent missionary with Ethembeni eral secretary of Indiana-based Friends Unit- Molly (Coyner) Cozens (G78) and Paul Cozens (Zulu for “Place of Hope”) in Mpophomeni. It ed Meeting and director of Ramallah Friends (G78), after decades in his hometown of Seat- is an HIV/AIDS ministry established in 2000 Schools in the West Bank in the Middle East. tle, in the spring relocated to Southern Cali- by the Howick Community Church as a social fornia where they are hosts for the 50-acre, outreach program, now with more than 100 500-camper Idyllwild Christian Camp and missionaries, staff, consultants and volunteers. Conference Center in the San Jacinto Moun- He and his wife started in South Africa with KEY tains. After a career that included positions Acts of Mercy in 2010, then transitioned to G Traditional graduate with IT for Safeway, as systems specialist for World Evangelism for Christ and now work n Traditional nongraduate Eddie Bauer, in technical support with Car- through World Outreach Ministries. MA Master of arts Part.com, and ending with appliance sales at MS Master of science Jeff Loe (G80) is executive director of finance a local store, he now helps on the facilities MAT Master of arts in teaching and operations for the Sunnyside (Washing- crew, leads nature walks, teaches campers DMgt Doctor of management ton) School District, supervising a budget astronomy and supervises archery. She was DBA Doctor of business administration of more than $90 million that serves 6,600 previously employed by noted leprosy and MBA Master of business administration eye doctor Dr. Margaret Brand until 2014. students and 750 certified and classified GFES George Fox Evangelical Seminary employees. He joined the district in 2010 after MDiv Master of divinity Nancy (Svendson) Moon (G78) has moved fur- serving for four years as business manager DMin Doctor of ministry ther north in Central Oregon, this fall becom- and interim superintendent with the Grand MEd Master of education ing superintendent/principal of Mitchell Coulee (Washington) School District. EdD Doctor of education School in Wheeler County. The only school Edward Woods (G81) is director of the Mid- EdS Education specialist in school psychology in the district has 70 students in kindergarten PsyD Doctor of psychology Willamette Education Consortium, part of through 12th grade. Last year she was the DPT Doctor of physical therapy Chemeketa Community College, headquar- new principal at Henry L. Slater Elementary ADP Adult Degree Program

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Bryce Fendall (G84) is vice president REO (real Pam Manion (G91) in May became senior proj- a half. He started with the company in 2010 as estate owned) with Statebridge Company, ect manager/senior analyst with Resource senior institutional specialist. Previously, he headquartered in Denver, providing special Data Inc. in Portland, a custom software, geo- was with Eli Lilly and Company for just over loan services for the mortgage industry. In the graphic information system and IT consulting six years as a hospital account specialist after position since 2014, he resides in McPherson, firm. She moved from a position as a project seven years as a regional director for North- Kansas, and conducts business in Denver, manager and business analyst with the Salem, west Basketball Camps. Portland and Kansas. Oregon, website design firm Galaxux Inc. Eldred Brown (G93) in June earned a Distin- Previously, she was with Oregon Health guished Toastmaster Award, the highest Authority for nearly four years as a project honor for a member of Toastmasters Inter- consultant guiding the development of a web- 1990–99 national. To receive the award a member based contract management system. Jennifer (Hooper) Barker (G91, MA09) is an must complete several projects in both the employee relations business partner with Ronnie (Philpot) Meisenheimer (G91, MAT04) communication and leadership tracks, a pro- Intel in Hillsboro, Oregon. She started the is a physical education specialist at Keizer cess that takes several years. He is a software position in June 2015, providing coaching to (Oregon) Elementary School, the largest development engineer in his third year with managers and employees on various issues. elementary school in the Salem-Keizer School Beyondsoft in Vancouver, Washington, part She says the position is the culmination of a District with 660 students. She has been at of a global IT consulting, solutions and ser- background that includes a master’s degree the school for 11 years and also has served vices provider. in pastoral ministry from Multnomah Bibli- as a mentor teacher to new teachers in the Jerrie Lyda (G93) is an independent financial cal Seminary, work with local churches and district and as a supervising teacher to college adviser who has his own firm, Lyda Financial, the urban ministry, a George Fox degree in students in teacher preparation programs for a four-person office in Newberg established clinical counseling, working with Washington physical education. in 2006 that focuses on estate, financial County (Oregon) Mental Health, and experi- David Wilson (G92) in April became key and wealth planning, and utilizes the Dave ence in a private practice providing mental account manager for Boehringer Ingelheim Ramsey SmartVestor Pro program. Previ- health counseling. Pharmaceuticals in Portland, moving from ously, he was with Country Insurance and senior institutional consultant after a year and Financial Services for two years.

MEMORABLE MOMENT Stevens Leads Change from College to University If there were any lingering doubts about and its theology, ministry and counseling the decision to change George Fox’s des- programs, George Fox would more than ignation, they certainly weren’t evident on double its number of graduate programs to this morning. 12 and push enrollment beyond 2,000 for It was November 1995 when President the first time. Ed Stevens stepped to the podium in chapel A campus celebration under sunny with the news: The school, defined as a skies on July 1, 1996, included the unveil- “college” since opening its doors in 1891, ing of a “George Fox University” sign on the was soon to be classified as a “univer- corner of Meridian and Sheridan streets. sity.” Spontaneously, the crowd of students And while the new name reflected growth – roared in approval. colleges traditionally adopt the name “uni- The name change wouldn’t become versity” to indicate an expansion of pro- official until July 1, 1996, when the col- grams – Stevens was insistent the school lege would merge with Western Evangelical not lose touch with its traditional roots. Seminary, but this moment encapsulated the excitement of an undeniable reality – Writing to the campus community after the merger was announced, Stevens that George Fox, a “small college” its first 105 years, was on the brink of exploding affirmed that George Fox would adhere to the tradition of being a “Colonial-model” beyond such a limited definition. school – an institution where students were highly valued, general education is Just a decade before, such lofty aspirations seemed farfetched. With only 549 emphasized, campus is the focus and teaching is paramount. undergraduate students in 1986, the school was regionally focused and limited “It is my understanding that George Fox University will have the purpose, goals in its scope. But Stevens recognized the importance of expanding into adult- and and values of the Colonial colleges and universities,” he wrote. “The George Fox/ graduate-level education. The school was the first in the Northwest to add an WES merger clearly is a win-win type of relationship – and the decision comes after adult degree-completion program in 1986, and added its first graduate-level many months, even years, of discussion, planning and prayer. I’m excited about the offering, a doctor of psychology program, in 1990. Now, with the addition of WES possibilities for good and for God.”

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David Thomas (G93) and Debby (Harney) Thomas year with CCI Greenheart of Chicago as a ing to the Czech Republic. After eight years (G94) are back in Newberg after concluding a local coordinator, recruiting placements for in Alaska, she and her husband have been 20-year assignment in Rwanda as missionar- foreign exchange students. He also has taught appointed as missionaries and are raising ies involved in holistic community develop- mathematics at Forest Grove (Oregon) High funds for a two-year assignment with TEAM ment with Evangelical Friends Mission. He School and as an adjunct professor in math- (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) in or near is continuing with the EFM organization as a ematics at George Fox University. They live Prague. Their goal is to leave next April after full-time missionary, and will continue serv- in Cornelius, Oregon. a two-week “vision trip” this November to nar- ing the Rwanda effort with two visits a year in row the focus of their ministry. Jeff Boyer (G95) is an award-winning regional addition to mentoring/coaching visits to two sales manager with School Specialty Inc., Patrick Johnson (G96) in April became the other fields in Northern India and Ecuador. based in Bend, Oregon, where he manages newest member of the Newberg City Coun- This fall she is visiting assistant professor of account managers covering eight Northwest cil. He was appointed to fill the open seat (a management at George Fox. She has been states. Last year (and in 2012) he received volunteer position) created by the departure with the university since 2014, teaching adult regional sales manager awards. He is now in of another George Fox alumnus, Tony Rourke degree program and business classes and his 12th year with a company that is the indus- (G95), who resigned to take a position as serving as an academic advisor for the Doctor try’s largest provider of educational products vice president of underwriting for FirstCare of Ministry in Leadership in the Emerging and services, ranging from basic school Health Plans in Austin, Texas. Johnson moved Culture program. supplies and furniture to curriculum-based to Newberg four years ago and previously Tammy (Petersen) Prouty (n94) is a partner, for solutions. served on the city’s budget and planning com- more than 14 years, with Sound Financial mittees. In his day job he is a promotions and Donell Campbell (ADP95) has been promoted Planning Inc. in Mt. Vernon, becoming a certi- winner specialist with the Oregon State Lot- to associate professor II at Biola University, fied financial planner in 2007. tery in Salem, Oregon, in that role for two and where she is assistant director of nursing. She a half years. Previously, he has been a writer Jason Williams (G93) is pastor of Trinity Baptist joined the faculty in 2012 after more than 30 and reporter for several Oregon newspapers Church in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Started as a years in nursing and the previous three years and organizations. new church plant 15 years ago, the congrega- on the nursing faculty at the University of tion changed locations eight times before mov- Great Falls in Montana. She was with Provi- Eric Tuin (G96) has established his own busi- ing this May to an available church building. dence Health and Services in Oregon for 26 ness, 2N Civil, LLC, a full-service civil engi- Before leaving to plant the church he was with years, the last five as an educator with Provi- neering design and consulting firm in Engle- Normandy (Tennessee) First Baptist Church dence Newberg Medical Center. wood, Colorado. He started the company in for a short time after five years as a youth and 2007, purchasing the Denver-area office of Jennifer (Streger) Estrada (G95) is now a pub- music minister with Shelbyville Mills Baptist High Country Engineering. Prior to the pur- lishing proposal specialist with Northwest Church. During that time he attended South- chase he had worked for the company for 10 Evaluation Association in Portland, after ern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, years, serving as vice president for engineer- being senior test publishing associate. The Kentucky, receiving an MDiv from the Billy ing and as engineering division manager and association offers assessments, professional Graham School of Mission. project manager. development courses and reporting to help Carl Anderson (G94, MBA11), after 21 years with educators have accurate and comprehensive Carla Williams (n96) is with Adair Homes Inc. Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Min- data to provide optimal learning paths for as branch administrator for its Lincoln City, istries, has joined his alma mater as a certified students. Previously, she was a computer Oregon, site. She joined the company, the arborist and university carpenter. At Tilikum specialist at Horizon Christian Schools in Pacific Northwest’s largest custom home he was the property manager, overseeing all Tualatin, Oregon. builder, in 2007 after 12 years at George Fox, aspects of maintenance and improvements including four as an administrative assistant Robin (Horine) Henderson (PsyD96) in January for the 93-acre camp northwest of Newberg. in graduate admissions and five as marketing became chief behavioral health officer and Since 2002 he also has been an adjunct fac- coordinator in the marketing communica- vice president of strategic integration for ulty member at George Fox, specializing in tions office. Her position with the 12-site firm Providence Medical Group in Portland. She outdoor ministries classes. includes project managing all aspects of the left her role as vice president of strategic inte- local construction process. Collin Mitts (G94) is owner/president of CM gration at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Quality Insulation in Kalispell, Montana, Oregon, where she had been since 2001. She Linda (Pinkerton) Dallof (G98) returned to her started in 2004, and is active as a Young Life is now responsible for the strategic direc- alma mater in August to become an admin- volunteer. tion, operations and integration of behavioral istrative assistant in George Fox’s Doctor health services across the health system and of Physical Therapy program. She left the Pete Rusaw (G94) is the teaching pastor at through primary care, in addition to oversee- university and her position as administrative Wapato Valley Church in Gaston, Oregon. He ing the development and implementation of assistant for Health and Counseling Services was one of the original planters of the church Providence’s strategic plan. in 2001 to become a full-time mom and, for in 1999, along with his wife, Amy (Richards) the last eight years, teach piano lessons. Her Rusaw (G94). This fall she joined the George Liz (Hunt) Hoffman (G96), inspired by her husband, Todd Dallof (G96), is a network engi- Fox University staff as a custodian after being George Fox Juniors Abroad study trip in 1995 neering technician with Comcast Cable, in his a stay-at-home mom and working for the last that included a stop in Prague, is now head-

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seventh year in that position, responsible for with the hospice center for three years follow- 2000–09 trouble shooting and installing Edge devices ing six years as a spiritual counselor with San for Comcast networks. He started with the Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Micah (Lehman) Kavedzic (G00) and her family company in 1997. Medicine. live in a small town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, where she is the training coordinator with Jamie Ridley-Klucken Josie (Smith) Weiss (G98) has been named (G98) in February began a Operation Mobilization, helping prepare new 2016 Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the new position as membership director of the workers in their ministry and in the process of Year for Virginia, receiving the award from Seattle Yacht Club, responsible for recruiting, learning and adapting to their host. Operation the Virginia Pharmacists Association. She vetting, orientation, records management, Mobilization is a Christian evangelism orga- was cited as “a great role model to students communications, in-house and social media nization with more than 3,000 young people (who) emphasizes the importance of giving marketing, and community outreach and net- living and sharing in more than 110 countries. back to the pharmacy profession.” Earlier, in working. She moved from a position of nearly March, she was named interim director of five years as banquet and event manager for Christian Klaue (MEd00) in July received a student affairs at Shenandoah University in Craft Brew Alliance at Redhook Brewery in doctoral degree in educational leadership Auburn, Virginia, where she is assistant pro- Woodinville, Washington. from Northcentral University in Arizona. He fessor of clinical sciences with the Bernard J. is principal, since 2013, of Campbell River Thomas Kolodge (G99) is an oral and maxil- Dunn School of Pharmacy. (British Columbia) Christian School, with 167 lofacial surgeon at Mountainview Oral kindergarten through high school students. Aaron Marshall (G98) received two honors in Surgery and Dental Implants, with offices in Previously, he was principal of Maranatha

2016. In the spring he garnered “40 Under 40 McMinnville and Newberg. A biology major Christian School in Williams Lake, British Class of 2015” recognition from Pacific Coast at George Fox, he attended New York Univer- Columbia, for 12 years and principal of Rose of Business Times as part of “a new generation sity School of Dentistry, then continued on Sharon Academy in Langley, British Colum- of dynamic leaders” who are reshaping the to complete medical school and residency in bia, for 10 years. local economy. And, in March, the California oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Univer- Department of Education and California sity of Nebraska Medical Center. Britton Lacy (G00) in September was appoint- Association of Museums awarded him the ed product manager for the professional turf Sheila Lumley (MBA99) is a new product initia- 2016 Superintendent’s Award: Excellence in sector of Barenbrug USA at its headquarters tive specialist with Ultra Clean Technology Museum Education. It recognizes the out- in Tangent, Oregon. He is responsible for in Portland, in that position for just over five standing achievements in programs serving technical and sales support for the firm’s net- years after three years as a miniature rifle K-12 students. He is director of education for work of turf distributors. He also is involved optic commodity specialist with Leupold & the Santa Barbara Zoo, in that role since 2013, in research and development to bring new Stevens in Portland. and also is a consultant and coach with the products to the U.S. turf market. Previously, Wellgroup, offering leadership development. Nancy Newton (G99) is in her 17th year as an he worked for Tri-City Country Club in Ken- administrator with Clackamas (Oregon) Coun- newick, Washington, as general manager and Carmen (Guerricagoitia) McLean (G98) has ty, currently in her seventh year as deputy golf course superintendent. been nominated by President Obama to county administrator after previously serving serve on the Superior Court of the District of Robin Rogers (G01) in July was promoted to seven years as assistant to the county admin- Columbia, one of three nominated on Sept. senior instructor at the American English istrator. She began as deputy director of the 27. Her nomination must be approved by the Institute at the University of Oregon, where county’s Office for Children and Families in U.S. Senate. She has been a partner at the she began as an adjunct instructor in 2006. 2000. Her position involves relationships Washington, D.C, office of Jones Day since Teaching English as a second language to with county commissioners, capital projects, 2011, where she represents multinational com- international students, she has helped the human services, public safety and technology panies in matters relating to contract, copy- department grow from 100 students to more programs. right, tort and antitrust disputes. She started than 850. She first taught English for three at Jones Day as an associate in 2001 and cur- Salvador Zamudio (G99, MBA11) is founder years at George Fox’s sister school, Shengte rently serves as co-chair of its diversity com- and president of Applied Growth Transitions Christian College in Taiwan, then returned to mittee and as the pro bono and public service Inc., a professional training and coaching firm the United States to earn a master’s degree partner for the firm’s capital office. In 2012 headquartered in Salem, Oregon. The com- in Teaching English to Speakers of Other she received the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year pany provides instructions, in a bilingual and Languages from Seattle Pacific University in Award from the District of Columbia Bar. bicultural format, for the development of man- 2006. agement and supervisory personnel as well as Sharon (Davis) Ramirez (n98) is chaplain with Aaron Wright (G01) is senior scientist in the technical training in the areas of safety as well The Elizabeth Hospice, the oldest and larg- Integrative Omics Group in the Earth and as Department of Transportation and OSHA est hospice provider in the San Diego area. Biological Sciences Directorate at Pacific compliance. Starting as a field worker, Zamu- The palliative care center serves nearly 500 Northwest National Laboratory, a part of Bat- dio eventually rose to executive positions patients each day and offers comprehensive telle, in Richland, Washington. His research with larger national firms, including Color counseling and grief support though its Cen- group is a leader in microbial activity-based Spot Nurseries and Hines Horticulture. ter for Compassionate Care. She has been protein profiling, with research efforts extend- ing from human health to bioenergy and

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microbial community structure. He also is an adjunct professor in the Gene and Linda MEMORABLE MOMENT Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Brandt Begins Serve Day Tradition Bioengineering and the School of Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University. Serve Day, Brandt says, “is a visible project that reflects the character” of George Fox University. Cindy (Lewis) Colyer (G02, MAT04) and Jeremy “Given the value it brings to the community, the good Colyer (MAT04) this fall started a new school will it generates and the relatively low cost, I am in Woodburn, Oregon: Las Manitas Bilingual Preschool. She will speak to the class only in surprised others haven’t tried to emulate it.” Spanish while he instructs in English. The Although Brandt – the university’s 11th presi- couple has traveled extensively in South dent, from 1998-2007 – is noted as being the America to hone their language skills. He was founder, he credits the real inspiration for Serve Day a math teacher for 10 years in the Gervais to two vice presidents during the 1998-99 school (Oregon) School District before moving last year: VP of Enrollment Management Andrea Cook year to Woodburn High School in its well- and VP of Student Life Eileen Hulme, who together ness, business and sports school. She taught proposed the idea to him. second grade at Lincoln Elementary School “I believe the real genius of the proposal was in Woodburn, in its dual language immersion the inclusivity of the plan,” he says. “This was not program, before becoming a stay-at-home only for students to learn, but for all of us to show mom for four boys. the importance of service in the life of Christians. I Kristin (Granlund) Farber (n02) and her husband agreed this was a great idea and should be imple- own and operate Farber Swim School in Bea- mented as soon as feasible.” verton, Oregon. Established in 2010, it grew Former George Fox University President David Brandt Serve Day started the next fall. According to to more than 400 swimmers and now has says he made a miscalculation when he started Campus Compact, a national coalition that promotes opened a satellite site at the Portland Athletic Serve Day in 1999. “I was convinced that students community service in higher education, it was the Club. She manages the business side of the operation and is program coordinator after a and employees were the main beneficiaries of the first instance of an entire university shutting down background with Oregon State University’s program,” he says. “But it didn’t take long to find for a day for such activity. recreation department, KidSpirit youth pro- that recipients felt they were the huge beneficiaries.” In his opening comments on that first Serve Day, grams, Willamette Valley Girls on the Run, Eighteen Serve Days later, it’s still uncertain who Brandt said, “It’s crucial that we practice what we the Mittleman Jewish Community Center and benefits the most – those serving or the individuals preach. It’s the way of Jesus.” the Tualatin Hills (Oregon) Park and Recre- and organizations being served – and that, perhaps, Nearly two decades later, the act of “practicing ation District. is what makes the annual event held each September what we preach” has become ingrained in university John Knox (MAT02) had his newest book so meaningful. This fall more than 2,000 students, culture. published in the summer: Sacro-Egoism: The faculty and staff assisted nonprofits, public agen- “It’s amazing this project has continued so Rise of Religious Individualism in the West. cies, churches, retirement homes and individuals long,” says a pleased Brandt, who now lives in Using McMinnville, Oregon, as a case study, it at 108 sites in five surrounding counties. They con- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. “It’s relatively easy to discusses the relationship between seculariza- structed, painted, weeded, cleaned and visited with generate enthusiasm for a few years, but to do it for tion, participation in religious practices and seniors as the campus closed its doors for the day. 18 years tells me this is more than a fad.” belief, and the emergence of radical individu- alized expressions of faith in the West. He is an online instructor of apologetics in Liberty Keri Ingraham (G03) in July began as the new in 2003 and spent two years with the house University’s School of Divinity and a scholar- director of Prestonwood Christian Academy’s staff and as house director before moving into in-residence at the Biblical Studies Center in virtual academy in Plano, Texas, after earn- his current role as residential and program Boise, near his home in Nampa, Idaho. ing a doctor of education degree in Christian director. education leadership from Regent University Tracy (Elisara) Sailors (G02) is global planning- Rebekah (Harvey) Westmark (G03) is youth in May. She has been in Christian education release manager with Nike in Beaverton, Ore- services librarian for the Coos Bay (Oregon) for 13 years, most recently as head of school at gon, in the position for a year after five years Public Library, in that role for three years after Brooklake Christian School in Federal Way, as lead purchasing and inventory planning receiving a Master of Library and Information Washington. analyst for emerging territories, working with Science degree from Wayne State University nine territories. Previously, she was in the Ben Weinert (G03) has become a licensed in 2013. She provides services, programs and supply chain field handling logistics, demand childcare administrator, working with Heart- collection development for children up to age planning, customs and distribution. She now light Ministries, a Christian therapeutic year- 18. Her husband, Adam Westmark (G04), is self- works with Nike tech teams overseeing the around residential program for troubled teens employed, operating a construction company. release and testing strategy for upcoming in Hallsville, Texas. He joined the ministry deployments.

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Rebecca Phipps (MA05) is a licensed profes- where she has taught. She has also taught at Andrew Paine (G05) is an assistant professor sional counselor in her own practice in Howard Payne University. of business and management and assistant Aubrey, Texas. After receiving her degree she men’s soccer coach at Hope International Stephanie Lilley (G05) in May received an worked for Catholic Charities of Oregon for 12 University in Fullerton, California, from MBA from Colorado State University and in years and through a federal grant created and which he received a master’s degree in busi- July transitioned to a new position, becom- managed “Between Us,” a relationship coun- ness administration in 2011. He previously ing a senior accountant with Agrium/CPS in seling program serving individuals, couples, was head coach of the women’s soccer team Loveland, Colorado, one of the world’s largest families and churches at no cost. from 2011 to 2013 while an adjunct professor, providers of agricultural nutrients and fertil- following five and a half years as an assistant Michelle Forbes (G05) is a history teacher at izer. She previously was an accountant for women’s soccer coach at George Fox. He was Gyeonggi Suwon International School in several organizations, including an airline also a CPA for Deloitte & Touche LLP. South Korea. She teaches in the International consolidator, an association management Baccalaureate World School and the Middle company and government agencies. Kevin Parker (MBA05) has announced his Years Program, a faculty member since 2012. plans to leave his position in the Washington Jesse Merz (MAT05), an actor, director, pro- State Legislature, ending four terms and eight Elizabeth (Mehl) Greene (G05) in June pub- ducer and writer, is now a theatre arts instruc- years as a representative from the 6th District, lished Lady Midrash: Poems Reclaiming tor at Butte College in Oroville, California. As the Spokane/Cheney area. He plans to spend the Voices of Biblical Women, released by an actor he has appeared off-Broadway and in more time with his three children. He owns Resource Publications, an imprint of Wipf regional theatre, summer stock, feature films six Dutch Bros. coffee shops in the Spokane and Stock. A writer and composer working in and radio in 120 cities in 34 states nationwide. area, with nearly 80 employees. He also has several creative writing and musical genres, He has also directed more than 50 theatrical served as an adjunct professor with both Gon- she lives in Alexandria, Virginia, and is a productions. His career includes more than zaga and Whitworth universities. visiting researcher at the Prince Alwaleed 19 years as a professional actor with Actors’ bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Under- Equity Association and more than 20 years Christina (Maguire) Schiedler (G05, MAT06) standing at Georgetown University. She has with the Columbia Gorge School of Theatre began in June as a math teacher at Hawthorn a doctorate from the University of Maryland, and Columbia Gorge Repertory Theatre as Academy, a free charter public school in West artistic director and master teacher of acting.

MEMORABLE MOMENT Bruins Win 2004 Baseball Championship Several times during the 2004 NCAA Division in any sport at the NCAA level. III baseball championship game, George Fox The victory was all the more impressive pitcher Scott Hyde took a look at his arm and, in light of the circumstances: George Fox had speaking to it as if it were functioning inde- played Aurora University (Ill.) the night before pendently of his body, asked the appendage a in a game that finished around midnight. “We simple question: “What are you doing?” were beat and not too happy when they told Hyde’s disbelief was justified. By his own us we had the early batting practice time that admission he was “pooped,” even before his morning,” recalls then-assistant coach Marty first pitch that Tuesday in the deciding game Hunter, now the Bruins’ head coach. “But we against top-ranked Eastern Connecticut State battled through it and got the job done.” University. And for good reason: He’d pitched Eastern Connecticut State won the first two innings of relief just two days before and game on Tuesday – handing George Fox its hurled a complete-game victory in the tourna- first loss in the double-elimination tournament ment opener on Friday. – but Hyde and company rebounded in the With his Bruin pitching staff depleted because of fatigue, head coach Pat winner-take-all second game that afternoon. Bailey had planned to give inexperienced freshman Zach Wilson the start. Then he For his efforts, Hyde earned First-Team All-American honors and was named checked the Warriors’ lineup, which included All-American pitcher Ryan DiPietro, National Co-Pitcher of the Year and Most Outstanding Player of the Division III and felt he had no choice. He would go with Hyde. Tournament. He was later drafted by the New York Mets in the seventh round of “We were hoping to get three innings out of him,” Bailey said of Hyde, the that summer’s Major League Baseball draft. Bailey was named the 2004 Div. III workhorse who finished the year 14-1 with a 1.99 ERA and a nation-leading 191 National Coach of the Year, and shortstop David Peterson earned First-Team All- strikeouts. “To have him last all nine innings, oh my goodness, it’s unbelievable.” American recognition. Hyde gave up three runs in the first three innings but settled down after that, Not bad for a team that was unranked during the regular season and needed retiring 21 of the final 23 batters he faced. The performance locked up a 6-3 victory an at-large bid just to qualify for the 2004 postseason. that capped off a 40-10 season and gave George Fox its first team championship

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Jordan, Utah. Previously, he spent two years and has owned Holtzclaw Property Manage- a treatment program. She previously worked at the American International School of Utah, ment since 2003. for the Marion County (Oregon) Health where he taught math with the Utah Christian Department and with the county district Travis Lund (G06) is an assistant professor at Home School Association Co-op in Draper. attorney’s office for victim assistance, serv- Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath He also taught as an adjunct mathematics ing as a special assistant for the office’s drug Falls, Oregon, where he primarily teaches professor at Western Wyoming Community abuse and rehabilitation program. chemistry courses for nurses and allied health College for a year. science students. He is in his third year after Ryan Sticka (G07), after serving in the Bea- Theresa Scott (G05, MBA07) is an account completing a year of postdoctoral research verton (Oregon) and Amity (Oregon) school manager with Avnet Electronics, working in at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and districts as a school counselor for the last its Southwest Portland sales office. She has earning a PhD in biochemistry in 2013 at the five years, is now vice principal at Faulconer- been in the position for five years, living in University of Colorado Boulder. Chapman School in the Sheridan (Oregon) Newberg. Avnet is a global distributor of elec- School District. He and Stephanie (DeGraff) Jeffrey Anderson (MA01, PsyD07) is staff psy- tronic components, IT solutions, embedded Sticka (G08) live in Newberg, where she is chologist with Sam Houston State University technology and services. a stay-at-home mom after being a medical- in Huntsville, Texas, in the position since surgical registered nurse for five years at Heidi (Janosek) Tornberg (n05) has made some 2013. He moved from a position as therapist Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMin- changes to her chiropractic clinic in New- with Providence Health Systems in Portland, nville, Oregon, and later at Providence Health berg, including a new name, a new location a post he had held since 1999. & Services in Newberg. and a second practitioner. She established her Joshua Bunce (MDiv07) is on the faculty of practice in 2009 as Janosek Chiropractic, but Daniel Bennett (G08) this fall started a new Barclay College in Haviland, Kansas, teaching with her marriage and name change it is now position at John Brown University in Siloam Bible and ministry classes and chairing the called Kismet Chiropractic and has moved to Springs, Arkansas, where he is assistant youth ministry department. He began in 2009 a new office building that allows for an addi- professor of political science, responsible after serving as associate pastor at Netarts tional chiropractor. She received her profes- for reinvigorating the major. He moved from (Oregon) Friends Church while attending the sional degree in 2007 from the University of Eastern Kentucky University, where he was seminary. Western States in Portland. assistant professor of government for two Shawn Marie Fox (G07) is in her third year as years after one year as a lecturer at the Uni- Jeff Cook (MA06) is back in Oregon, starting a nurse practitioner with the Yakima Val- versity of Washington. He earned a PhD in in August as assistant pastor at Gateway ley (Washington) Farm Workers Clinic. She political science and government from South- Presbyterian Church in The Dalles. He was in earned a master’s degree in nursing (certified ern Illinois University in 2013. Oregon previously from 2002 to 2010 when as both a family nurse practitioner and certi- he was associate pastor at Canby Alliance Rebekah Cline (MA05, PsyD08) has been fied nurse midwife) from Emory University Church for nearly five years. He then estab- accepted as part of Pioneers, an evangelical in 2014 after receiving her bachelor’s degree lished Edgewater Counseling Services before missions agency, and is in the fundraising from the university in 2012. She also served leaving to become assistant professor in the stage to begin work with Cornerstone Coun- with the U.S. Peace Corps for more than three marriage and family program at Saint Mary’s seling Foundation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, years as a health/water and sanitation volun- College of California in Moraga. In addition with the goal of starting next spring. Currently teer. to pastoral ministry at a variety of locations she is in Tacoma, Washington, self-employed/ since 1994, he most recently worked as assis- Jessica (Rosenbohm) McMullan (G07) has contracted with the Washington Department tant professor and clinical director with the been promoted to staff embedded software of Social and Health Services, providing University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. engineer with A-dec in Newberg, starting assessments for its assistance programs. in March after being a senior embedded Previously, from 2011 to 2013, she worked Saurra (Oleson) Heide (G06, MEd09) this fall software engineer the previous four years for Allenmore Psychological Associates in shifted her position at George Fox to become and a software engineer from 2008 to 2010. Tacoma, Washington. assistant professor of education. For the last In her role she develops control systems for three years she was associate director of Tim Larrance (MBA08) in April became vice dental equipment and works to integrate the clinical practices in the School of Education. president of sales and marketing for Cascade technology of ancillary devices into the core Previously, she worked in the Greater Albany Brewing Company in Portland. This followed dental equipment. (Oregon) School District, teaching second- nearly six years with William Grant & Sons as through fourth-grade classes her last six years. Yvette Sablan (G07) in May was named special district manager, then area manager for five She also is currently enrolled in George Fox’s assistant for the Drug Abuse and Rehabilita- states. Doctor of Education program. tion Program for the United States Com- Kaitlin Nirschl (G08) in 2014 received a doctor- monwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. She James Holtzclaw (ADP07) is a member of the ate in psychology with a concentration in neu- was appointed by Gov. Ralph Torres to fill Idaho House of Representatives. A Republi- ropsychology from the American School of the newly created position, established to can, he represents District 20 (in the Merid- Professional Psychology in Washington, D.C. coordinate a program developed in collabora- ian area of Ada County), elected in 2012 and She is now is in her second year with the Vet- tion with a newly installed NMI drug court to reelected in 2014. He is an associate broker erans Administration Healthcare System in serve individuals who choose to participate in with Re/Max Elite in Boise, starting in 2009,

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Mountain Home, Tennessee, where she is an Mat Hollen (G09, MDiv15) and Rebecca (Couch) Chelsea Grissom (G11) began this fall as a third- inpatient clinical psychologist. She also has Hollen (G09, MAT10) are living in Salem, and fourth-grade special day classes teacher been responsible for the development of the Oregon, where in November she was one of with the Bellevue Union School District in therapeutic program in the acute inpatient 10 Salem educators awarded a 2015 Crystal Santa Rosa, California, after two years as a psychiatry unit. Apple Award for excellence in teaching. She mild/moderate education specialist with the is a choir teacher at Walker Middle School Glenn County Office of Education in Willows, Brian Snider (G08) is on the George Fox after starting her teaching career at Claggett California. campus full time as assistant professor of Creek Middle School, both in the Salem-Keiz- computer science after serving a year as an Rachel Henley (G10) this spring completed a er School District. He is one of two pastors adjunct professor while also working as a master of arts degree in education, emphasiz- at Evangelical Covenant Church-St. Thomas chief engineer for BioSpeech in Portland. Cur- ing teaching the culturally and linguistically Covenant Church in Salem, serving there for rently a PhD candidate in computer science diverse, with Regis University in Denver. She six years after working with Young Life for and engineering at Oregon Health & Science is in her fifth year as a kindergarten teacher five years. University, he earlier was a data warehouse with Escuela de Guadalupe, a 180-student architect for George Fox in 2015. Jana (Lee) Kelsay (G09) is regional administra- dual-language (Spanish and English) Catholic tor with Young Life in the Northern Oregon/ school in Denver. Previously she was a lit- Ashley (Stallman) Sonoff (08) and Kevin Sonoff Sourthwest Washington Region. In that role eracy teacher and tutor for a nonprofit. (08) are both in government positions in the since July 2013, she previously was office Portland area. In June she earned a master of Justin Howard (G10) is a software engineer manager with Little Explorers Preschool and public administration degree from the Daniel with Machinima in Burbank, California, in Kindergarten for three years. J. Evans School of Public Policy and Gover- his second year. The company, a global You- nance at the University of Washington, and is Chad Kmiecik (MA09) this fall stepped up to Tube network mostly focused on gaming, now a local government management fellow become the new middle school principal originated in 2000 as a hub for its namesake, with four Portland metro area governments. with Nampa (Idaho) Christian Schools, shift- machinima – videos that use and manipulate Previously, she was in the private sector ing from his previous roles as teacher, dean video-game technology to create animation. working as an operations specialist and global of students and technology coordinator. He He also enjoys working on open-source proj- buyer at Columbia Sportswear. In August, earned an educational specialist degree from ects on the side. he started as public affairs officer with the Northwest Nazarene University in 2015. Prior Joshua Johnsen (MA10) is in his third year as United States Attorney’s Office, District of to joining the school a year ago he was with church life coordinator with First Christian Oregon, in Portland. Previously, he was in the the Nampa School District for seven years. Church (Disciples of Christ) in Grants Pass, Presidential Management Fellowship pro- Tony Thompson (ADP09) is an investigator Oregon, coordinating ministries such as gram as an emergency management program with the Canyon County (Idaho) Prosecutors Sunday school, hospitality, special events specialist with FEMA, with positions with the Office, working in the special victims unit on and worship arts. He previously was a skills Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and child abuse and sex crimes. He also deals with coach with Kairos Northwest, a mental health- the Transportation Security Administration compliance issues for registered sex offend- related residential treatment facility in Grants (TSA). ers in addition to online child pornography Pass. James Thompson (G08) has established his file sharing and child enticement cases. Previ- Ryan Marchbanks (G10) is now a captain in own firm, Thompson Law Office, in Olympia, ously, until 2011, he was with the Caldwell the United States Marine Corps, promoted Washington, providing DUI and criminal (Idaho) Police Department for 20 years as in June. He is an AH-1W Super Cobra pilot, defense services. He previously was an associ- a patrol officer in its D.A.R.E. office, school based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe ate with Chapman Law Office for a year after resource officer, juvenile detective sergeant Bay. He began as an officer candidate in a year and a half as an associate with Nehring and street crimes unit sergeant. July 2009 and became an officer in 2011. He Law, both in Williston, North Dakota. He became a naval aviator in 2014 and advanced received his law degree from the University of to pilot in April 2015. He and Bethanie (Ann) Iowa College of Law in 2013. 2010–16 Marchbanks (G11) live in Kailua, Hawaii. Andrea Fletcher (G09) in June became emer- Jordan Beanblossom (G10) has been promoted Bryan Martz (G10, MBA12) is a global brand gency medicine residency coordinator at to employee communications specialist with digital producer with Nike in Beaverton, Baylor College of Medicine. She moved from A-dec in Newberg, moving in November Oregon. Previously he was with Billups, an a similar position as residency coordinator at from a position as HR coordinator, for which out-of-home media specialist agency based in Baylor for one year following nearly four years he edited the company’s internal quarterly Lake Oswego, Oregon. as residency coordinator and EMS Fellowship magazine and newsletter. He now works with coordinator at Keck School of Medicine at the global strategic communications in addition Bo Sanders (GFES10) this fall is back at George University of Southern California. She coor- to planning corporate and special events. He Fox Evangelical Seminary as visiting profes- dinates continuing medical education events, started with the dental equipment company sor of theology. An ordained minister of the working with residency leadership in evalua- in 2011. Christian and Missionary Alliance, for the last tions of the residents and faculty. five years he has served as minister of chil-

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dren, youth and families at Westwood (Cali- fornia) United Methodist Church and also was MEMORABLE MOMENT co-pastor of Loft LA, a venture using an inter- Women’s Basketball Achieves Perfection active and immersive model of music, media and conversation to impact the unchurched population of West Los Angeles. Genevieve Wymer (G10) is a medical social worker, working on a pediatric floor and with the hemophilia treatment center at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu. She started in August 2015 after completing a master’s degree in social work at Hawaii Pacific University. David Green (G11) in August joined the George Fox marketing communications office as video producer following four years with his own company, David Green Media, as a photographer and videographer for companies that included Nike, Apple and H&H Outfit- ters. He also spent nine years as a training and retail sales specialist with Apple in Tigard, Oregon, and from 2014 until this year as a high school youth pastor at Portland Chris- tian Center. Melissa Kelley (G11) is back in Oregon after After losing seven seniors and all five starters – and virtually starting anew with 10 freshmen – the 2008-09 finishing graduate studies in molecular and women’s basketball team appeared destined for a rebuilding year. It was anything but. The Bruins, led by cellular biology at the University of Wyoming, 13-year head coach Scott Rueck, stormed to a Northwest Conference title, a 27-0 regular season and a 5-0 earning a PhD. She is now assistant professor run in the postseason to finish a perfect 32-0. George Fox capped it off with a 60-53 victory over Washington of biology at Western Oregon University in University of St. Louis in the NCAA Division III title game. Monmouth. Justin McCorkle (G11), a nuclear submarine offi- John O’Keefe (DMin11) is author of his fourth she offers those counseling services. Involved cer with the U.S. Navy, is currently attending book, The Naked Jesus: A Journey Out of Chris- with the National Alliance on Mental Illness the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, tianity and Into Christ. He is the lead pastor, for 15 years, she teaches the organization’s California, working toward a master’s degree in his second year, at CrossBridge Christian Family-to-Family program. in electrical engineering. He joined the Navy Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. two years before his George Fox gradua- Ashley Brown (G12) is a registered nurse, in her tion and received his commission at Officer Paige (Copenhaver) Parry (G11) is back on second year with St. Luke’s Health System in Candidate School a few months later. He has the George Fox campus, now teaching in Boise, Idaho, working as a telemetry nurse for served as a junior officer on a Virginia-class the same classrooms where she earned her patients requiring heart monitoring. She also fast-attack submarine, the USS North Dakota, degree in biology. She is assistant professor is a volunteer with Genesis World Mission, and is a qualified engineering officer of the of biology after four years at the University of helping in a clinic to provide basic assess- watch and officer of the deck. Wyoming, where she recently earned a PhD ment and education to patients unable to from the school’s program in ecology, with otherwise obtain health care. After earning a Jessi-Ann Michaelson (G11) in August graduated research focusing on quantifying the factors George Fox biology degree, she completed a from Vanderbilt University with a master’s and mechanisms that determine patterns of nursing degree in 2014 at Creighton Univer- degree in nursing, specializing in adult plant species composition, particularly in for- sity, where she was named Nursing Student gerontological acute care and cardiovascular est communities. of the Year. nursing. In October, she joined Saint Thomas Heart in Nashville, Tennessee, as inpatient Teresa Brisbin (MA12) in May relocated her Lynn Cowdrey (MEd12) has a new assign- heart failure nurse practitioner. As part of her business, Whale Eagle Counseling, to New- ment in addition to his full-time position as duties she assesses and evaluates end-stage berg. Formerly a licensed practical nurse, principal of South Wasco County (Oregon) heart failure patients for advanced therapy she says her observations led her to believe High School. This fall he is also the new girls’ options including ventricular assist device patients often were not receiving enough basketball coach. He began at the 126-student implantation and heart transplantation. help to deal with the psychological effects of Maupin, Oregon, school a year ago following being ill or having family disruptions. Now more than 20 years as teacher, coach and ath-

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letic director at Alsea (Oregon) High School. Most recently she worked for Youth Outreach third year of teaching, he previously was a This year is his first time coaching since the as a job development specialist and as a site supervisory residence adviser for five years at 2011-12 season. director for YouthWorks, a Christian missions the Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria, ministry for teenagers. Oregon Matthew Domes (G12) is in his fourth year as domestic customer service representative for Grace Muange-Kambumba (G13) is a registered Hayley Delle (G14) is the only one to have filed A-dec, a dental equipment and furniture man- nurse and in April began as a medical telem- for an open seat on the Newberg City Council ufacturing company in Newberg. He gained etry nurse at Emanuel Medical Center in and was elected in November, taking office at attention in July for a newspaper article about Portland. This follows two and a half years at age 23. She is manager of the recently opened his side business, NW Tops. Using computer Albertina Kerr in Portland, a center providing Social Goods Market and Newberg Wine numeric-control-automated milling machines programs and services to children and adults Lockers business, which features organic and in his garage, he produces designer spinning with developmental disabilities and mental locally sourced products. Previously, she was tops, attracting buyers from as far away as health challenges. a marketing manager and graphic designer at Australia, Malaysia and Europe. Loen Nursery in Sherwood, Oregon. Tiffany (Daggett) Patton (G13) is marketing Amanda (Grandon) Fink (G12) is a pediatric car- events coordinator with Planar Systems, a Devon Hanbey (G14) is senior engineer with diac sonographer with Northwest Congenital digital display manufacturing company in Barghausen Consulting Engineers in Kent, Heart Care in Tacoma, Washington. The clin- Beaverton, Oregon, moving from a position as Washington. The firm offers civil engineering, ic provides diagnostic and therapeutic proce- transaction specialist. land surveying, land use planning and related dures for infants, children and young adults services. Christina Polowicz (G13) in September became with congenital or acquired heart disease. She a public relations account manager with Tyler Magill (G14) is a structural engineer with is a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonogra- Pinckney Hugo Group, a marketing communi- the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, living in pher and started her position in November. cations firm in Syracuse, New York. She pre- Portland. He previously was a volunteer struc- Muxing Zhu (G12) is now back in Shenzhen, viously was a communications specialist at tural engineering intern with Engineering GuangDong, China, where she is vice presi- Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, New Ministries International. dent of Shenzen JiaYuan WenHua ChuanBo, York, and an assistant account executive at Andrew Olson (G14) in August became devel- a company she helped found to focus on early FleishmanHillard in New York City. She has opment coordinator for Compass Health childhood education. Her duties include a master’s degree in public relations from the in Everett, Washington, a private nonprofit general operations for the 10-person firm and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communica- organization providing mental health and giving lectures. The company’s curriculum is tions at Syracuse University. chemical dependency services in four coun- designed for kindergarten teachers, students Jordan Reed (G13) and Nathalie (Hort) Reed ties. In addition to individuals it also provides and their families so that education is more (G14) live in Beaverton, Oregon, where he is consultation, training and educational ser- systematic. It includes an app for parents to with Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a management vices to other providers, law enforcement and easily track what their children are learning trainee and also a social media contractor correctional facilities. and how to help them at home. with Christian Business Men’s Connection. Randall Rene (G14) is planning and design Christopher Benjamin (G13) is now choir direc- She is a pediatric registered nurse, in her sec- manager with Comcast Cable in Portland. tor for both Henley High School and Henley ond year with Nursingale, a nonprofit provid- It’s his fifth year in that position but he has Middle School in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He ing in-home skilled pediatric nursing care for been with the company since 2001, starting began this year after completing a master’s medically fragile children and young adults in as headend technician for five years, then degree in education at Concordia University the Portland area. headend supervisor for six years. He now in May, leaving behind positions as a tenor LeAnn (Veenendaal) Bowers (G14) and Levi Bow- oversees the planning and design of cable with the Portland Symphonic Choir the last ers (G15) are living in Eugene, Oregon, where communication systems, including assisting five years and as music director for Christian she is a toxicology lab technician/operator in the construction process. He is a current Youth Theater in Portland the last two years. with Nepenthe Laboratory Services, a clini- MBA student at George Fox. Jeff Brown (MDiv13) is a clinical chaplain at cal medical testing service. He is a freelance Shelbye Renfro (G14) is back in Rwanda, Africa, Larned (Kansas) State Hospital, the largest writer with Merchant Maverick, a comparison using her degree in international studies as psychiatric facility in the state. Now in his website that reviews and rates merchant ser- field director with Word Made Flesh. She saw third year, he oversees areas for those who are vices providers, after starting with The Center the needs of the country during her senior incarcerated while waiting trial; those who are for Autism and Related Disorders in Eugene year at George Fox when she spent a semes- voluntarily committed and/or are waiting for as a behavior therapist. ter in Kigali. Rwanda was torn apart in 1994 evaluations; and those in the sexual treatment David Brandon (MAT14) is a career technical when more than 1 million people were killed program who have served their time and are education teacher with the Jewell School in in an attempt to wipe out the Tutsi popula- preparing to go back into society. Seaside, Oregon. He teaches computer-aided tion. Word Made Flesh is working specifically Emily-Grace Cropper-Russel (G13) in April design, welding, wood shop, metal shop, with women and children in some of the became a gift and database specialist in the agriculture and forestry to sixth- through poorer neighborhoods. advancement office of George Fox University. 12th-graders at the 165-student school. In his

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Zach Schultz (G14) is a field service engineer Elizabeth Luras (G15) in March was named Brett Vernon (G15) has been hired as the full- with Tokyo Electron in Wilsonville, Oregon, Oregon Woman Veteran of the Year by the time physical education teacher for C.S. Lewis an electronics and semiconductor company Oregon Department of Veteran’s Affairs. The Academy in Newberg, and also has been that supplies equipment to fabricate inte- award recognizes those who exemplify ser- named the private Christian school’s new grated circuits, flat panel displays and pho- vice as a veteran and as an outstanding mem- soccer coach. This expands his role from serv- tovoltaic cells. He moved from a position at ber of the Oregon community. She is an Army ing part time as head boys’ basketball coach Genentech in San Francisco, where he was an military intelligence veteran, recognized for last year, when he guided the Watchmen to inspection technician. her advocacy work, testifying before Congress the Casco League tournament title in his first on military sexual trauma, and working with season. LaTosha (Clem) Akana (G15) in September the White House to improve veteran services. began a one-year commitment with Ameri- Jacob Vahlenkamp (G15) in October started as a She also hosts a radio program, Soldier Talk Corps, serving at the Yreka (California) library assistant on a half-time basis in George Radio, and is director of operations for That Resource Center as a family support aide. Her Fox’s Murdock Learning Resource Center, Others May Live Foundation, headquartered clients have needs ranging from food assis- where he was a work-study student for four in Las Vegas. tance to parenting classes. years. Jordan Nelson (G15) has joined George Fox Kyle Dreibelbis (G15), using his degree in Peter Vogelezang (G15) is an M1 electrical build University’s financial aid department as a loan mechanical engineering, started immediately support engineer with Jacobs Technology in specialist after a year as a writer and editor for with Instrument Sales and Service Inc. in Allen Park, Michigan. Merchant Maverick, a California-based firm Portland, where he is a mechanical engineer specializing in online reviews of point-of-sale Jaynani Cababat (G16) is the new clearinghouse for the firm, one of the largest factory-autho- software and merchant accounts. While a coordinator for Love INC in Newberg. The rized remanufacturers of automotive elec- student she was a consultant in the Academic nonprofit organization helps connect fami- tronic components in North America. In his Resource Center for two years. lies in need with local churches and service spare time he continues his running career, agencies who can help. It now involves 43 finishing third in this July’s Oregon Marathon. Brenda Pedersen (G15) in December became a churches and 154 service agencies in eight human services case manager for the Oregon Sean Eberhardt (G16) has joined MassMutual Yamhill County cities. Department of Human Services Aging and Oregon as a financial professional, one of People with Disabilities division, based in Andy Comfort (G16) is in the process of heading 50 associates at the life insurance company Salem, Oregon. She previously worked for to Masatepe, Nicaragua, in conjunction with based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. a nonprofit hospice in Prineville, Oregon, International Teams, a nondenominational Breijanna (Ney) Engelman (G15) and Sam Engel- where she was the bereavement and volun- evangelical ministry with teams working man (G15) are living in Atlanta, where she just teer services coordinator. worldwide. He is currently raising funds to completed her first year as a logistics planner cover expenses, with the goal of leaving next Lizzy Riese (G15) is back on the George Fox at WestRock Company in Duluth, Georgia, a summer. He is hoping to help in projects such campus as a part-time coordinator and corrugated packaging company. He is an ana- as building preschools, running small busi- recruiter for the university’s elementary lyst with the Meridian Wealth Management nesses, starting a chicken farm for eggs, and education adult degree program, starting in team for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. teaching English in a nation ranked second- September. She also is working part time as poorest in the Western Hemisphere. Alana Espineli (G15) runs her own business, an innkeeper at Hillside Inn in Newberg, after Alana Espineli Graphic Design, in Bellevue, previously working as an academic records Emily (Jackson) Gigoux (G16) has remained on Washington, working with clients on post- specialist in the registrar’s office at Linfield the George Fox campus, joining the univer- ers, identity design brochures, magazine ads College for a year. sity’s advancement office as advancement and resumes. She worked previously with events coordinator. While a student she Mica Sandoval (MBA15) has two careers at two the communications consulting firm Carpool worked as a photographer in the marketing Oregon higher education institutions: Oregon Agency and with World Vision. communications department and also as a Health & Science University and Portland student employee for the alumni and parent Jammie Hoberg (DPT15) has joined PT Solu- State University. At OHSU she is with the relations office. tions in Eugene, Oregon, as a physical department of psychiatry as an administrative therapist, returning to where she previously assistant, starting in May. She also is head Shealtiel Hart (G16) is now a fourth-grade worked before completing her studies. She is women’s lacrosse coach for PSU, named a teacher at Broadwater Elementary School in one of five staff members at the private outpa- year ago to coach the school in its inaugural Billings, Montana, after student teaching at tient clinic that specializes in orthopedic and season in the Northwest Women’s Lacrosse Faith Academy International School in the biomechanical treatment. League. Philippines. Diana Koba (G15) is back on the George Fox Keithen Schwahn (G15) is middle school pastor Aliyah Jackson (G16) has been hired as a music campus, starting this fall as an enrollment (manager) with Westside: A Jesus Church in teacher at Deep Creek-Damascus School specialist in the registrar’s office after three Tigard, Oregon, after serving as a ministry where she teaches music at the K-8 school, years with Kohl’s department store in Sher- apprentice at Countryside Community part of the Gresham-Barlow (Oregon) School wood, Oregon. Church in Portland. District.

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Olivia Longenbaugh (G16) is now a fifth-grade 11, 2015, in Anaheim, California. James Neill (G04) and Holly (VanBrocklin) Neill teacher at the 680-student Auburn Elemen- (G06), a girl, Sophie Marie, Aug. 29, 2016, in Jordan Reed (G13) and Nathalie Hort (G14), March tary School, part of the Salem-Keizer (Oregon) Hillsboro, Oregon. 26, 2016, in San Diego. School District, after student teaching at Kelly (Cudney) Wesley (G04, Dundee (Oregon) Elementary. Anna Harder (G14) and Tyler Doran (student), July MAT05) and Travis Wesley 30, 2016, in Newberg. Bryan Neufeld (G16) and Keiko (Fujii) Neufeld (G08), a girl, Katelyn Elouise, (G16) are living in Boise, Idaho, where he is Helena Riddell (G14) and Andrew Tweet (G14), June 12, 2016, in Portland. a firmware engineer with Hewlett-Packard June 12, 2016, in Monmouth, Oregon. Jonathan Apuan (G05) and Dawn Marie Apuan, and she is a software development engineer Zach Schultz (G14) and Anna Reister (G15), Nov. a girl, Reagan Leana Joy, Feb. 29, 2016, in with Clearwater Analytics and also owner of 13, 2015, in Wilsonville, Oregon. Seattle. Sakura Photography, specializing in portraits and showpiece images. LaTosha Clem (G15) and Kolten Akana, June 12, Elisabeth (Mehl) Greene (G05) and Samuel Greene 2016, in Yreka, California. (G05), a boy, Declan Sequiel, Dec. 7, 2015, in Sydney Thiessen (G16) has started her career as Alexandria, Virginia. fine and performing arts coordinator and the- Sam Engelman (G15) and Breijanna Ney (G15), atrical technical director for Reynolds High July 4, 2015, in Anacortes, Washington. Michelle (Flores) Miller (G05) and Chase Miller, School in Troutdale, Oregon. She is one of a girl, Erin Marie, Feb. 9, 2016, in Vallejo, Chelsea Glancy (G15) and Harrison Mitchell (G16), eight on the arts and communication staff for California. Oregon’s second-largest high school (2,822 May 7, 2016, in Salem, Oregon. Joshua Strickler (G05) and Christa Strickler, students). Stephany Bell (G16) and Cody Coblentz (G16), July a boy, Jeremiah Owen, April 18, 2016, in 30, 2016, in Willamina, Oregon. Winfield, Illinois. Keiko Fujii (G16) and Bryan Neufeld (G16), May Rebekah Shelton Harris (G06, MEd08) and Steve 27, 2016, in Eagle, Idaho. Harris, a girl, Eleasaid Hope, Jan. 20, 2016, in JUST MARRIED Joel Rurik (G16) and Katyn Lundquist, July 2, Roseburg, Oregon. 2016, in Gig Harbor, Washington. Jennifer Streger (G95) and Joel Estrada, June 6, Eliza (Morain) Knieriemen 2016, in Oregon City, Oregon. (G06) and John Knieriemen, Joyce White (G00) and Daniel Madison White, a boy, Alex John, July 12, Aug. 1, 2015, in Boise, Idaho. 2016, in Edmonds, Wash- ington. Christina Maddy (G05) and Roland Romero, BABY BRUINS Aug. 6, 2016, in Troutdale, Oregon. Ian Reschke (G96) and Sara Reschke, a boy, Eva-Lynn (Johnson) Lund (G07) and Travis Lund Noah Matthew, April 26, 2015, in Hillsboro, (G06), a boy, Elias John, April 22, 2016, in Andrew Paine (G05) and Sara Highhouse, July Klamath Falls, Oregon. 30, 2016, in Corona, California. Oregon. Mindy Joy (Thompson) Strickland (G01) and Bryce Amaris (Tronson) Longmire (G07) and Nick Long- Lisa Riesterer (G08) and Rob Schlegel, July 22, mire, a girl, Mckinley Faith, March 2, 2016, in 2016, in Silverton, Oregon. Strickland, a girl, Wren Elizabeth, June 16, 2015, in Vancouver, Washington. Issaquah, Washington. Becca Couch (G09, MAT10) and Mat Hollen Janelle (Didericksen) Howard Caitlyn (Boultinghouse) Bennett (G08) and Daniel (G09), July 11, 2015, in Salem, Oregon. (G02) and Ken Howard, a boy, Logan Miles, Oct. 9, 2015, in Bennett (G08), a boy, James Michael, Sept. 11, Amanda Roberts (G10) and Jared Costin, Aug. 27, Issaquah, Washington. 2015, in Richmond, Kentucky. 2016, in Tumwater, Washington. Donna (Garton) McCowan (G03) and Jeff Mc- Bethany (Zirschky) Bostedt (n08) and John Bost- Luis Ruiz (G10) and Jennifer Fowler, Aug. 1, Cowan, a girl, Adira Margaret, April 8, 2016, in edt, a boy, Laurence Jacob, Nov. 16, 2015, in 2015, in Lincoln City, Oregon. Portland. Denver. Timothy Fouch (G12) and Barbora Bajova, June 5, Michael Bean (G04) and Alys- Kelsie (Howell) McKenzie 2016, in Trnava, Slovakia. sa (Schaad) Bean (G10), a girl, (G08) and Shawn McKenzie Elizabeth Sylvine, May 25, (G08), a boy, Zachariah Amanda Grandon (G12) and Arthur Fink, Feb. 13, 2016, in Nampa, Idaho. Richard, March 7, 2016, in 2016, in Maple Valley, Washington. Tualatin, Oregon. Justeen (Lane) Brown (G04, MAT05) and Aaron Breanna Nix (G12) and Zachary Bogar, Jan. 9, Brown (G07), a boy, Lucas Marshall, July 6, Hannah (Bishop) Pitts (G08) and Nathan Pitts, a 2016, in San Dimas, California. 2016, in Medford, Oregon. boy, Elijah Richard, Nov. 16, 2015, in Bellevue, Jacob Trachsel (G12) and Anna Pruitt, March Washington. Tim Holland (G04) and Laura Holland, a girl, 28, 2015, in Oregon City, Oregon. Charlotte “Charli” Grace, April 12, 2016, in Cassie (Thissell) Robbins (G08) and Kyle Rob- Tiffany Daggett (G13) and Matthew Patton, Dec. Washington D.C. bins, a girl, Mia A., Aug. 20, 2015, in Coos Bay, Oregon.

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Molly (Meadows) Bailey (G09) and Patrick Bailey Brandon Porter (G12) and Karen Bates-Smith (G77), Oct. 9, 2016, in (G09), a boy, Calvin Patrick, Oct. 19, 2015, in Danika (Osterberg) Porter (G12), Newberg. Newberg. a girl, Tilia Genevieve, March Glynnis (Polk) Childress (G79), May 13, 2016, 23, 2016, in Portland. Jana (Lee) Kelsay (G09) and Aaron Kelsay, a in Portland. boy, Declan Aaron, April 1, 2015, in Portland. Grace Muange-Kambumba (G13) Adam Mathewson (G83), March 24, 2016, in and Matthieu Kambumba, a boy, Amos Bless, Benjamin Niccum (G09) and Christina (Miller) Portland. Dec. 7, 2014, in Hillsboro, Oregon. Niccum (G09), a boy, Jasper Darius, March 25, Sandra (Chamberlin) Thornton (G83), April 10, 2016, in Portland. 2016, in Newberg. Jill (Lepire) Schlosser (G09) Julie Harper (G87, MA99), July 18, 2016, in and Erick Schlosser, a boy, Newberg. Bennett Erick, May 12, 2016, IN MEMORY in Clackamas, Oregon. Esther (Geddes) McVey (G37), July 12, 2016, in Myrlene (Hull) Rourke (G90), Oct. 29, 2016, in Eugene, Oregon. Portland. Silvi (Luft) Enstad (G10) and Bjorn Enstad, a boy, Amos Bishop, March 26, Abigail (Miller) Crisman (G43), June 19, 2016, Joe Krumm (G93), Sept. 28, 2016 in Portland. 2015, in Portland. in Newberg. Bob Larson (G98), Aug. 20, 2016, in Newberg. Justin Howard (G10) and Joy Howard, a Bertram “Bert” Frazier (G50), Oct. 11, 2016, in David Hoff (G03), June 19, 2016, in Beaverton, girl, Juniper Joy, Jan. 16, 2016, in Burbank, Portland. Oregon. California. Mildred “Mickey” (Thiessen) Hadley (n50), Christabel Lauinger, Aug. 31, 2016, in Newberg. Bryan Martz (G10) and Molly Martz, a boy, Sept. 20, 2016, in Newberg. Music faculty, 1963-2002. Beckham Oliver, May 4, 2015, in Portland. Charlotte (Passolt) Cammack (G57), Sept. 30, Julia Hobbs, Aug. 31, 2016, in Shelbyville, Ten- Danny Lybarger (G11) and Allison Lybarger, a 2016, in Ontario, Oregon. nessee. Professor of Christian ministries, girl, Josephine Quinn, April 15, 2016, in St. Jack Newell 1975-91. Louis, Missouri. (n60), March 24, 2016, in Boise, Idaho. Roy Hiebert (G56), June 30, 2016, in Newberg. Jacqueline (Pickett) Lai (G12) and Gregory Lai, Vince Misztowt Associate director, Plant Services, 1975-87. a girl, Joy Noel, Feb. 19, 2016, in Bethesda, (n68), April 9, 2016, in Seattle. “Campus Grandpa,” 1987-2016. Maryland. Daniel Pike (G73), Aug. 29, 2016, in Bakersfield, California. Join the President’s Council Help us meet our goal of adding 125 new members to the President’s Council for our 125th anniversary. Whether you give to the Student Fund, a scholarship or an academic program, your gift will help equip current and future George Fox students. To become a member of the President’s Council, make a gift of $1,000 or more ($300 or more for recent graduates) using the envelope enclosed in this issue, or visit giving.georgefox.edu to learn more.

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Recent Graduate Funds Engineering Scholarship Allen McLeod received a full-ride scholarship to attend George Fox – now it’s his turn to give back By Sean Patterson

f there is one physics principle Allen McLeod can appreci- the fund can be expanded to assist underclassmen and, eventually, ate, it’s that of inertia – the reality that, as defined by Sir Isaac provide one student a full year’s worth of tuition. INewton, “An object at rest stays at rest until acted upon by an In addition to his financial contribution, McLeod, a furniture outside force, and once in motion continues in motion.” design engineer at Newberg-based dental equipment manufac- In fact, McLeod, a 2014 graduate of George Fox’s mechanical turer A-dec, is returning to his alma mater to assist in the classroom engineering program, related to the concept so much that he as an adjunct instructor in the College of Engineering. “I learned a decided to name his newly created, fully endowed scholarship lot here and want to pass on some of that knowledge,” he says. “The – intended for students in George Fox’s engineering major – the personal connection you get at George Fox really prepares you for “Inertia Fund.” the workplace. Professors give you a lot of attention, understand The scholarship was made at an exciting time for the College what your goals are and take the time to get you there.” of Engineering, which recently opened a new collaborative design- McLeod hopes other recent graduates see the value in giving build space, the Engineering Innovation Center, that equips cur- back – regardless of the amount. Many students don’t fully com- rent and future students to learn at the highest levels. prehend all the donors that make their education possible from McLeod comes by his affinity for Newton’s First Law honestly. behind the scenes. “I’ve told a few people about what I’m doing and As a sophomore at George Fox, he received a full-ride scholarship some say, ‘Oh, I don’t know if I’d ever be able to do that, so I just from the Raymond H. Berner Memorial Foundation, covering all of don’t want to think about giving.’ They hear that so-and-so donated his tuition expenses his final three years at the university. Now he land or a building and think they can’t make a difference. But if you wishes to put the principle of perpetuity into action. could buy one book for one student every semester for 20 years, “I chose to start a scholarship, which is very small in comparison that’s still a significant gift. We all remember what it’s like the first to what I was given, but hopefully it can grow and have a significant day when you have to go buy your books. impact for a lot of students. I was given a lot, and I’m starting to give “If someone donated $80 or $100 each semester, and could buy back with this,” he explains. someone a book, I think that would be something that could be And while McLeod is reluctant to divulge the exact amount of fulfilling for both the donor and the student who gets a book out of the gift, the minimum commitment to start any scholarship at the it. Your gift doesn’t need to be a high-dollar amount, and that’s what university is $5,000. His desire to create inertia is also apparent I’m trying to convey to my friends.” in the decision to endow the award, meaning it will be invested That’s also one of the reasons McLeod didn’t want to name the and pay toward the scholarship indefinitely. After the funds are scholarship after himself. “I want it to be bigger than me,” he says. invested for a year, they will start paying out in 2017 to a senior “My hope is that other people get on board and want to pitch in. engineering student who carries a minimum 3.0 GPA and exhibits That’s the idea behind the name ‘inertia’ – once in motion it contin- “outstanding character and leadership.” ues in motion. So hopefully this is a little nudge to get something Ultimately, as the endowed scholarship grows, McLeod hopes going.”

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Help us deliver on the promise that future generations of students will Be Known at George Fox. Now is the time for alumni, parents and friends of the university to join in the efforts to meet the Promise Campaign’s top three fundraising needs:

1. Capital Projects: Accommodating our quickly 3. Endowment: Ensuring a strong financial future growing student body by building a student activity for the institution with current gifts and deferred center, furnishing the new Engineering Innovation commitments through estate and planned gifts. Center with needed equipment, and making essential Give today using the enclosed envelope or online renovations to our baseball and softball facilities. at giving.georgefox.edu. Contact Robby Larson at 2. Student Fund: Making the total George Fox 503-554-2130 or [email protected] for more experience affordable for our students. information.

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Fire Women George Fox alumni Liz (Stephens) Thompson (’96) and Kaylee Kolin (’15) are inspiring the next generation of female firefighters. Both assigned to predominantly male crews with Portland Fire & Rescue, they’re not the only Bruins sending stereotypes up in smoke. Read more on page 26.