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ilumni in Africa

Sharing —

It is interesting that book titles of the Bible are often the names of people. As God

tells His story we read of Joshua, Ruth, Samuel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Isaiah, Jeremiah and on to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and finally Jude. The reason may well

be that the real story is not found in the monuments and institutions, but in the lives,

memories and contributions of the people. So it is with colleges. The story of Taylor is / the story of people; some lesser- and some better-known. This issue of Taylor is devoted to the lives of people who have touched and shaped the decisions, the aspirations, the results and the spirit of the institution called Taylor University. They span four generations and embrace the globe. They have in common

a conscious desire to fit into the flow of His story; some in obscurity and others noticed.

I am reminded of this value as I remember the words of St. Bernard of Clairvaux:

There are those who seek knowledgefor the sake of knowing;

that is curiosity.

There are those who seek knowledge to be known by others;

that is vanity.

There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve;

that is love.

Francis Kateh and the Dodge Family are reminders of Taylor's African connection,

a relationship formed over 1 00 years before Afrocentric studies were made fashion- able. Ralph Dodge will always be to me a symbol of unusual Christian courage in die face of injustice. This African relationship continues to be represented by students whether they be from Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi or die Democratic Republic of Congo. The Eicher Family and India have become synonymous to many Taylor alumni. They build on the foundation laid by William Taylor in 1874 when he founded the

Methodist church in Bangalore. The challenge of AIDS is new but pervasive in our

sense of Christian compassion. While many others talk about it, Christians attempt to

deal with not only the medical but the moral aspects of the tragedy, as Stefan Eicher is

now doing in Uganda. As I watch seniors mount the platform at graduation, I squint a

little and try to imagine how each will make his or her contribution and how the mark that the Taylor experience has put on them will make a difference.

I think all of us subconsciously understand that real meaning is in the lives of

people. Perhaps this is what accounts for the fact that class news in alumni magazines

is often the first thing to be read. These are inspiring and challenging stories of real people, our classmates, friends, mentors and fellow pilgrims. In this issue we have put the spot-light on just a few, but in the words of Taylor alumnus, Ted Engstrom '38, "God keeps the books." They are the living history of Taylor University and are repre- ^ sentative of our Taylor vision. Jay Kesler '58 . Taylor

Vol.90, No. 1 Autumn 1997 f e t itr e s Taylor University (765) 998-2751 2 Profile of a scholar '58 President: Dr. Jay Kesler Taylor University welcomes thefirst participants in the Samuel Morris Scholarship Program.

Provost: Dr. Daryl Yost HA'96 I Parents Cabinet: going beyond the call of duty Taylor: A Magazine for Taylor University Parents 1 1 eekend may be the largest, but certainly not the only, activity of the Parents Cabinet. Alumni and Friends (ISSN 1 073-4376) is published quarterly by the Office of Univer- 6 Teaching the mind and feeding the soid sity Relations. Copyright © 1 997 Taylor '60 '60) University. The story of Joseph and Carolyn (Cher Wagner's work with Operation Classroom.

will to persist Vice President for Development: 7 A passion to serve and a Although Morris never returned to Liberia, his dream has a heart to call home. Gene L. Rupp '58 Samuel found

Director of University Relations: Three generations with a heart for the world Donna J. Downs 8

Bishop Ralph Dodge's ('31 j commitment to southern Africa spurred on a spiritual revolution; Editor: Randy Dillinger '95 son Ed '57 continues thefamily tradition as the second of three generations of Taylor alumni. Alumni Notes Editor: Marty Songer '78

President's Report Editor: Eric Tan '96 II A nation in transition

Two Taylor alumni give eyewitness accounts of the recent revolution in the Congo. Photography Editor: Jim Garringer

Editorial Consultants: Betty Freese HA'83, 1 2 Reflections on the struggle for life Mary Ann McDaniels, Pam Pegg Stefan Eicher '94 shares his experience of serving as a community health worker in Uganda. Contributing Writers: Debbie Bowers '96, Stefan Eicher '94, John Enright '72, Jim Garringer, Sherri (Perkins '59) Gormanous, Jennifer Howell '97, Dr. Francis Kateh, Jay Kesler '58, Hal Olsen '53, Michael news Row '79, Dr. Richard L. Steiner '54, Kathy Lesher Strapp '74, Eric Tan '96

Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome.

Opinions expressed by individuals in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Taylor University.

The "500-yearflood," p. 26 MAC'joint-campus project, p.33 The healing of Rwanda, p. 35 Send address corrections to the Office of Alumni Relations, 500 W. Reade Ave.,

Academics: Taylor Online, Letarte named seniorfellow, academics in brief. . . Upland, IN 46989, or call 1 (800) 882-3456,

ext. 5115. 16 Fort Wayne Campus: Award recipients, Frye heads up enrollment management.

Address Correspondence to: 17 Admissions : Reaching a lost generation in a time of social chaos . . . University Editor, Taylor University 18 Upland Campus: Campus safety, alumni dependent scholarships, C. S. Lewis. . 500 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989.

Athletics: T U Football Families, volleyball trip, Laurie Winterholter profile . . . email: [email protected]

Hall update, an insider's view phonathon . . . phone: 1 (800) 882-3456, ext. 5197 Development: Morris of fax:(765)998-4910 William Taylor Foundation: Freeman and Mary Kay Burkhalter profile . . .

Visit Taylor online: www.tayloru.edu. Alumni: Class news and notes . . .

Lighthouse Report: Australia teamfinds connection to Bishop 1 1 'illiam Taylor by Randy Dillinger '95

When the first group of Samuel president and director of the Samuel summer bridge program allows students Morris Scholars arrived on the Morris Scholars Program. "We're to have the opportunity to be prepared Fort Wayne campus on Sunday, providing them with a lot of support to socially and academically," she says.

July 6. many began an experience in make it a very successful transition to "They're learning more about friend- higher education they never thought college." ship, respect for each other, discipline,

they would achieve. Nevertheless, these Besides the coursework, several study habits, and how to put them all young men and women had indeed social activities were planned for the together and be successful in college."

arrived, and they were about to embark summer program, including movie These are not the first college upon a six-week orientation program nights, an evening at the Fort Wayne students Dodge has worked with in

that would unite them as a group of Symphony, visits to different churches in recent years, nor is it the first time he close friends, despite their cultural the Fort Wayne area, and Bible studies has been a member of the Taylor

differences. in professors' homes. Another unique community. In fact, Taylor history runs

In its first year, the Samuel Morris event for the group occurred July 23, deep for Dodge. His grandparents,

Scholars Program is Taylor's answer to when they visited the Upland campus to Bishop Ralph '31 and Eunice (Davis '31, the Indiana-based Lilly Endowment's take on the challenge of the "Escape to now deceased) Dodge met at Taylor; his challenge to colleges and universities in Reality" ropes course. Many students parents, Dr. Ed '57 and Nancy (Delay-

the State of Indiana to retain its like Chrissa Everly, agreed that the 's 7) Dodge also met at Taylor. Randy students in-state upon graduation. course required teamwork and giving came to Taylor as a freshman in 1977,

Among all 50 states, Indiana ranks 49th majoring in biology. He was an active in the percentage of adult citizens over member of the student body, serving as the age of 25 who have earned bacca- {{ worked with students a PROBE group leader, residence hall laureate degrees. Taylor received personnel assistant, and as a member of from all over the state of $3. 147 million as a result of the the Student Activities Council and the

University's proposal to Lilly. To be Indiana and saw how difficult Personal Touch Staff. Following the eligible for the scholarship, a student example of his father and grandfather, it was for those wanted must either demonstrate financial need who Randy met his wife, Colleen Byers, at whereby he or she was eligible as a Taylor. They both graduated in 1981. to go to college to be able senior in high school for federal school The following year Dodge pursued lunch assistance, or be a first-generation to afford if J graduate studies at Ball State University college student—that is, neither of his in student personnel administration. He Randall Dodge or her biological parents completed a worked at Seattle Pacific University

four-year college degree. from 1 982-84, as a residence hall

The summer program is intended one's all to the task at hand. "We director, and returned to Taylor in 1 984 to be a time of orientation for the learned a lot about teamwork," she where he served as director of leader-

students. In addition to taking profi- says. "The ropes course really brought it ship development until 1988. Dodge ciency tests in math and verbal skills, out, and we got a chance to work then studied at Indiana University for a they take six or seven credit hours of together." degree in higher education law, which

class. "The goal is to give them an These events are as important to he successfully completed this spring. In experience this summer that will be the program as the academic aspects, Bloomington, Dodge began working challenging and yet supportive," says says Verleaish Jones, assistant director with the Indiana College Placement Dr. Randall Dodge, associate vice for recruitment and support. "The Assessment Center (now the Indiana

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Career and Postsecondary Advance- of economic backgrounds," he says. apply her education in the Fort Wayne ment Center). He was deeply moved by "Low income students could afford to community through the program. his contact with students there, many of go to Taylor in the early years without Besides having opportunities to whom were unable to meet the cost of scholarship programs. Now we can work in the community, Morris Scholars higher education. continue to make Taylor accessible to will also participate in AmeriCorps'

"I worked with students from all all students because of the Samuel America Reads Program, which over the state of Indiana and saw how Morris Scholars Program and other "enables college students to assist difficult it was for those who wanted to scholarships at Taylor University." elementary school children with their go to college to be able to afford it and This first year of the program has reading proficiency skills," Dodge says. make it happen," he says. "So I was given no time for delay: Dodge had "Our Samuel Morris Scholars will be very excited when Governor Evan Bayh only three months after coming to meeting on a regular basis with children proposed and put into effect the 2 1st Taylor to prepare for the arrival of the in the community who have been Century Scholars Program, which Morris Scholars. "We had a very quick identified as having literacy needs." guaranteed that students from low start-up getting ready for the summer Verleaish anticipates traveling all income families would have assistance bridge program and recruiting stu- across Indiana to recruit students, in the State of Indiana to pay for the dents," he says. "We anticipate that next something she has had experience in cost of public college tuition." year we will be able to meet with already, serving as coordinator of the Dodge became the director of students earlier." 21st Century Scholars Program in operations for the 21st Century Schol- Dodge and his staff are now in the Gary, Ind. She plans to maintain ars Program, but realized that the beginning stages of developing recruit- regular communication with high options were still limited for those ment tools for the coming years. Staff school guidance counselors as well as desiring a Christian college experience. members include Verleaish Jones, Yvette prospective students. Recruitment, she

It is no wonder, then, that he jumped at Jones, assistant director for corporate adds, must involve much more of an the chance to work with Taylor Univer- relations, and Megan Smith, program effort than waiting until the student is a sity students in the same capacity, secretary. Verleaish identifies and senior in high school. "We need to start through the Samuel Morris Scholars recruits prospective students and recruiting students in third and fourth

Program. According to Dodge, the coordinates support programs for the grade," she says, "so they can start scholarship program bears the mark of Samuel Morris Scholars while they are working toward this goal." Taylor's founding philosophy. enrolled at Taylor. Yvette works to As the Morris Scholars discovered "Taylor University was founded to provide internships and job opportuni- during their day on the Upland ropes provide college degrees for Christian ties for the scholars, and helps identify course, teamwork is essential to getting service to students from a wide variety financial partners to endow scholarships the job done. And if the summer bridge

for the program. Smith is program is any indication of what they a 1997 urban ministries will accomplish in the next four years of graduate of Taylor who college, Taylor University has good saw an opportunity' to reason to be proud of these students.

Taking a Closer Look . .

Editor's Note: I met with the Samuel Morris Scholars when they visited

the Upland campus, July 23. 1 cannot fully explain what impressed me so much about this group, but I do have a small collection of mental snap- shots: the encouraging words spoken by the other students to Tembekile

Gary during their ropes course excursion, as he took his first few steps onto a narrow wooden plank, suspended 25 feet off the ground; the eager-

ness of the group to pray for one another with die expectancy that God is at work already; the powerful words sung by Shannon Reeves, reminding

us that "His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me." Perhaps the greatest testimony of these students, however, comes from their own experience and through their own words.

"God has brought us together as a family and we're learning how to be thankful for that and to lean on God for our strength, guidance and

wisdom. Since God gave me diis opportunity, my goal is to follow Him and put my whole self in His will and not just a part of me." Kelly Schmitz (Evansville) (From left) Geneva Keen, Chrissa Everly, Alan Jones and Derricka ("Closer Look" continued on pagefive) Lollis celebrate victory on the Upland ropes course.

Autumn 1 997 / WAflfl 3 Send a note of encouragement to your son or daughter this week, and don't forget to mark your calendar for Parents Weekend, October 24-26

• The Taylor University Parents Cabinet

Going Beyond the Call of Duty

all the Taylor traditions celebrated each year, there is students traveling home for funerals, helped those who have Ofone which holds a special place in the hearts of students lost material items destroyed by fire, and covered emergency and their parents—Parents Weekend. Much of the medical expenses incurred by uninsured students. The

success of this event is due to the planning and participation GENERAL STORE raises between $5,000 and $8,000 each of a small group of dedicated parents, collectively known as year during Parents Weekend.

the Parents Cabinet. Through its efforts, the Cabinet also raises funds for the As a leadership body of the Parents Association, the endowed Parents Association Scholarship, started in 1993 by Parents Cabinet Bob Burden, then-president of the Parents Cabinet. The

serves the scholarship was first awarded this past school year, and is University in the given to a student in good academic standing with financial planning and need who demonstrates strong Christian character.

executing of Of equal importance to its relationship with the Univer- parents activities sity and with current students, the Parents Cabinet serves as a and programs, resource for parents, who are encouraged to contact any of and acts as a the Cabinet members regarding questions or concerns they liaison between have. Wynkoop welcomes such contact as well. "I am

parents and the contacted often, especially through e-mail," she says. "Parents

University. The are a special segment of the Taylor constituency. It is because

Cabinet is of them that our students are here."

Parents Cabinet members Paul Hamlin (I.) and involved in all With the opportunity they have to communicate regu-

Can Sobol chat during Parents Weekend 1996. aspects of Parents larly with the Taylor administration and faculty, Cabinet Weekend, members are better able to represent Taylor University to including having a visible presence on campus and participat- others, according to Keith Brown, past-president of the ing in the Sunday morning worship service. Cabinet. "As parents on the Cabinet, we can provide a lot of

While Parents Weekend is the largest event coordinated information and answer a lot of questions we normally

by the Cabinet, the group is also active in welcoming would not be able to do," he says. "Quite often we do students and their parents to Taylor during New Student not know the answer to the question, but we do

Orientation. Parents automatically become member: know where the resource is and in which of the Parents Association when their son or direction that kind of question should be daughter comes to Taylor as a student. pointed." Perhaps the most significant contribution Cabinet members are divided into

Cabinet members make is the unofficial various committees to address specific commitment to praying for Taylor Univer- matters. These include parent/student sity and for their own sons and daughters, relations, communications, special events, and encouraging others to do the same. "It awards, development (Parents as Partners), and

is an unofficial function of the Parents Cabinet," an executive/nominating committee. says Priscilla (TenEyck '68) Wynkoop, director of The primary function of the awards committee

parent programs and Taylor mom. "We parents realize is to recognize candidates to receive awards given by

how blessed we are to have our children attend such a fine the Parents Cabinet. The Student-Friend Award is given

Christian institution. We want to see that it remains just that. each year to a staff person, usually someone other than a

We take it very seriously." faculty member, who has proven to be a source of help and

The Parents Cabinet fulfills other vital roles in the lives encouragement to students. of many current students, providing emergency financial Parents as Partners began as a way to recognize Taylor assistance in times of need. Through the annual GENERAL parents who have contributed financially to the University STORE craft sale, the Cabinet raises support for the Parents above and beyond tuition. In addition to being listed in the Assistance Fund, managed by Walt Campbell '64, dean of annual Honor Roll of Donors, these parents receive personal students. In recent years this fund has provided assistance to communication from Cabinet members.

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During their annual meeting in April 1997, the Parents their children. "We do not have a Taylor legacy," Donna says.

Cabinet honored Tom '55 and Helen Beers, welcoming them "Mike and I, transplants from the South, were very con- back into the Cabinet as honorary members. Tom supervised cerned about where we would send our kids to school." the Parents Cabinet for 1 2 years, and as the citation for the It was through a Bible study group that Donna began Distinguished Parent Award in 1992 read, he "brought hearing other parents mention Taylor. When they looked into Taylor parents into a place of prominence among the the possibilities, the Hagers decided that Taylor was the

University's constituencies." Tom and Helen were Taylor school they were looking for. "We were very impressed," she parents as well, with all six of their children attending Taylor says, "but we still felt like we were out of the main flow." between 1980 and 1992. At the beginning of their son Chris' sophomore year For two years, Gene Rupp '58, vice president for devel- (1994-95) the Hagers joined the Parents Cabinet. There they opment, managed the responsibilities of the position. Then in found the connection to Taylor that they were looking for. "If

1993, Wynkoop filled the post. This year's there was a ministry that the Cabinet has

Parents Weekend will take place October 24- met in our family's needs, it was in giving us

26; it will mark Wynkoop's fourth year as If there was a a sense of connection," she says. coordinator of the event. Since joining the Parents Cabinet, ministry that the Cabinet As a representative of all Taylor parents Donna has taken an active role in encourag- to the President's Council, the Cabinet seeks ing prayer for Taylor among the Cabinet has met in our family's to actively relate the concerns of parents, and Parents Association as a whole. Each including the perennial rise in the cost of needs, it was in giving us year, a prayer reminder card is distributed education and the financial stress it creates at the prayer breakfast during Parents a sense of connection. for most parents. "Many of us are sacrificing Weekend, listing specific prayer requests for financially to our kids the send to Taylor," says Donna Hager University, and pertinent scripture to Parents' Cabinet President Gary Boring. those needs. Donna has taken the reminder "We recognize that most parents are making a financial cards seriously; using them as a means of accountability in sacrifice, and we try to relate that to what we're doing on the her commitment to pray for Taylor. In recent years, Cabinet Parents Cabinet in an advisory capacity." members have also chosen Along with their great interest in Taylor, many parents professors and staff persons to have questions or concerns about how the University is going pray for and encourage through to care for their sons and daughters. According to Boring, written notes or e-mail messages. Taylor has a unique and effective way of addressing these Boring notes that Parents questions, i'm appreciative of the fact that President Jay Weekend and other activities

Kesler is not intimidated by a group of parents who are have undergone the process of extremely interested in the University," he says. "He feels the fine-tuning, and as a result, have freedom to invite us on campus twice a year to ask hard been a consistently positive questions and to be available to him and his staff to try to experience for many parents. He answer questions that they may have about our view of acknowledges Priscilla Wynkoop what's going on at Taylor." as having perhaps the greatest Tom and Helen Beers were named

Mike and Donna Hager were like many Taylor parents impact on these events. Randy honorary members of die Parents when they first began to inquire about a college education for Dillinger '95 Cabinet in April 1997.

Closer Look, continued/mm Page 3

"From the first day we were here, to college has opened my eyes tremen- "I'm the first of my immediate and we've all made a 180-degree turn. They dously." Jennifer Munns (Auburn) extended family to ever go to college. I say if you make a 360-degree turn, you want to major in sociology and go on to end up in the same place that you came "I've learned that my life is going to become a Christian counselor, helping out of. We're learning how to stick change, and has already changed, to the Christians and non-Christians see the together and grow as one instead of positive. In about five years I hope to Lord more clearly." Megan Woods having different cliques." Tembekile see myself opening up my own psychol- (Zanesville)

Gary (Gary) ogy office. Hopefully I'll be working in a

juvenile delinquent center before "We're all learning to put away our

"I'm glad I have the opportunity to then." Karla Brown (Gary) negative feelings about different cultures be a part of this. It's helping me learn and to take people for who and what about God and become a stronger "I'm really thankful to God for they are. We all trust in the same God. Christian." Alan Jones (Muncie) giving me the opportunity to come to We can understand each other and we Taylor and to share with other people don't have to hide anything. We don't

"I wake up every day thinking, that tiiere is a hope, as long as you have to be somebody else just to fit in

'Wow, I'm in college. I've made it!' I commit yourself to the Lord." Saida and be popular; we can be ourselves." never thought I would do that. Coming Sanchez (Fort Wayne) —Jennifer Williams (Fort Wayne)

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Teaching the Mind and Feeding the Soul

The story ofJoseph '60 and Carolyn (Cloer '60) Wagner's work ivith Operation Classroom in West Africa.

When Joe '60 and Carolyn (Cloer '60) Wagner were these young fighters are being trained in vocational skills invited ten years ago by the United Methodist Church where they learn that "instead of using their hands to shoot a to coordinate Operation Classroom, a new ministry gun they can use them for something else," Joe says. for upgrading the denomination's system of education in Operation Classroom links churches in the United States

West Africa, they had no idea that it would blossom into a in partnership with churches in West Africa. It is a new kind thriving outreach to the nations of Liberia and Sierra Leone. of approach for the United Methodist Church, Joe explains.

Then in 1989, civil war broke out in Liberia. "It's very much of a hands-on experience. The idea is to get

Regardless of the problems caused by the civil war, the people involved in missions in a personal way. We feel it is a

Wagners made a commitment to the work of Operation partnership in which everybody is a player." Over 300 short- Classroom. This work involves teacher training; the upgrad- term volunteers from Indiana have participated on work trips ing of buildings; sending school supplies, equipment, and to West Africa since the program began. Another way that

health and food packets for schoolchildren; and providing a individuals can be involved is by gathering items to send to school for refugees in Danane, Cote d'lvoire. the schools—things such as pens, pencils, notebooks, text-

Operation Classroom has continued its ministry of edu- books, Bibles, chalk, copy paper, athletic equipment and first-

cation in Liberia even in the midst of war. In September 1 994, aid supplies.

two United Methodist schools were looted; floor coverings, One of the difficulties the Wagners have had is maintain- chalkboards, windows and doors were removed. In the spring ing reliable communication with the West African schools. of 1996 the schools were reopened without renovation and Postal service has been suspended in Liberia since the post without school furniture being replaced. "The kids carry their office in the capital city of Monrovia was destroyed. Charles own chairs in every day from home because they want the Taylor, one of the warlords, was elected president in July with school open," Joe says. 75 percent of the popular vote. People are very hopeful that Due to the war, about 75 percent of Liberia's families the new leadership will bring stability and peace. have been displaced, separated, or moved to refugee camps. Sierra Leone, on the other hand, experienced a coup on Many of these refugees have no access to education. The May 25, 1997. Schools and businesses were immediately Wagners could not ignore this fact. Through Operation closed. At the time of this writing the political situation in Classroom, they opened a high school for the Liberian that country looks very bleak. Coup leaders refuse to step refugees in Danane, Cote d'lvoire. The school now enrolls down despite the fact that most Sierra Leoneans, as well as roughly 700 students. In addition, Operation Classroom other nations, have condemned the coup and are

still operates four schools in Liberia and seven in requesting that power be returned to the elected Sierra Leone. government. An economic blockade was estab- When the Wagners visited Liberia in February lished in early August. Schools remain closed as 1997, the director of education for the Liberia many of the teachers and church leaders have United Methodist Church appealed to them to fled the country for fear of being killed. provide utensils and bowls for the students. Many One gentleman who has experienced a

nongovernmental organizations were providing noon great deal of sorrow through the war is Dr.

meals, but the students did not have bowls or spoons. Francis Kateh, whose story is told in these

Many of these children and their families returned to their pages. Kateh first approached the Wagners to homes after having been displaced to find their homes discuss an alliance between Operation Class- completely empty and often without doors or windows. room and the hospital where Kateh works in Operation Classroom responded by providing food and Ganta, Liberia. (Loretta Gruver '62 was a nurse in Ganta for

health kits for these children. Included in these various kits 35 years.) In December 1995, Kateh received word that his were items such as spoons and bowls, pots and pans, clothing, family was traveling by canoe from Cote d'lvoire to Liberia.

and blankets. While en route, the canoe capsized and Kateh's sister,

Another area of need the Wagners soon discovered was brother, sister-in-law, and their children all drowned. Kateh's of the great trauma experienced by victims of the war. For father, however, survived and joined his son in Ganta. the past three years, Operation Classroom has operated a "These are the kinds of struggles that people in both training program for pastors, teachers and community countries find themselves going through," Joe says. "Many leaders, equipping them with a basic understanding of families are totally separated. Some have no idea where trauma counseling. Over 100 counselors have now been family members are. But the people have hope and faith that

trained. Some are working in the schools. Not only do these God is going to work things out." counselors meet with victims of the war, but often with the Although the Wagners live in Colfax, Indiana, where Joe fighters themselves, many of whom are children from eight to serves as a United Methodist minister, they make an effort to sixteen years of age. According to Joe, about 75 percent of visit West Africa as often as possible. They have made the the kids in the Liberian schools are ex-fighters. In the schools, flight nearly a dozen times already. Randy Dillinger '95

TAYLOR/ Autumn 1997 A Passion to Serve and a Will to Persist

As a student at Taylor University, Samuel Morris dreamed Finally someone came. I don't know who this person was, of returning to his people, the Kru of West Africa. but he said, "No, you cannot kill this doctor; he has been

Although Morris never lived to see his dream fulfilled, there is helping." Then this fellow grabbed him from behind and told one today who bears a surprising resemblance to the young me to run, and I ran. After that, people told me, "You have to man who brought a lasting vision to Taylor University over leave the hospital. You have to leave because this person

1 00 years ago. might come back." And I told them, "If God wanted me to

Dr. Francis Kateh, also of Kru descent, first contacted have died, I would have died right there. And because He has

Taylor University after learning of the school's connection given me one more day to live, He did it for a purpose, and I with Morris. Kateh visited campus on October 6, 1995, to have to stay right here and complete my internship." I stayed observe the dedication ceremony for the Morris sculptures, there until the end of the war, completed my internship, and shortly before he left for Liberia to pursue medical work I am presently working at the Ganta Methodist Hospital, in among the Kru. During that visit, Kateh commented, "My Ganta, Liberia, which is where I have always wanted to work. dream was always to become a doctor, to go back and serve We have two doctors at the hospital, Dr. Barcolleh and my people. Now that I know Samuel Morris wanted to me. Dr. Barcolleh is the chief and I am next to him. We see become a doctor, there's nothing in the world I'd rather do." on average 200-225 patients a day. Mondays, Wednesdays

A year and a half later, Kateh returned to Taylor for a and Fridays are our surgi-

brief visit . . . and what a story he had to tell! The following is cal days and we average 8 his own account: to 9 surgeries on those

days, so the workload is

When I went back to Liberia it was quite exciting for me; hard. There is a need for

I have always wanted to go back and serve my people. When more doctors. If we could

I got back home I had to work for the government for one have people who special- year in order to qualify for a license to practice as a medical ize in different areas come doctor. During that time I started my internship at the John F. in and help, it would make Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Monrovia. a big difference. We can

Dr. Emmanuel Sando and I were on call the night of learn from them, and they

April 5, 1996, when the civil crisis started in Monrovia, about can also learn from us.

3 a.m. This incident started about 200-300 feet from the The need is all over hospital. I ran out to talk to some of the military who were Africa, from one country there, and they told me it was a fast operation and everything to another. Africa is a very would be okay. Apparently that batde lasted the entire large continent with a lot morning. In that process the ECOMOG, which are the peace of natural resources, but keeping forces that were there, decided to retreat. I went out people have not been to tell them there were doctors and nurses and patients at the trained enough to manage hospital, but none of them could answer. Dr. Sando and I them. Because of the decided to stay. On the average we were seeing between 40 consistent conflicts in and 60 wounded persons a day. Africa there has been a

I stayed there until April 29th, when the chief medical brain drain from the officer, Dr. Coleman, came back to the hospital. At that time continent, and many of Dr. Francis Kateh first visited the Upland campus we had a soldier who had been shot in the abdomen. We the skilled, educated fior the dedication of the Samuel Morris scultpures. went to the operating room and during the surgery a bullet Africans are either in the came through the operating room and passed just between United States or in Europe, trying to do the best they can. For

Dr. Coleman and me. We were terrified, so we closed up and the few that are still in Africa, sometimes it gets very difficult. left. But my conscience was not serving me well. Sometimes it takes sacrifice, determination and a lot of

I decided to go back to the hospital around 7:30 to 8:00. prayer. That is a problem; most people will leave because they

There was no electricity at the hospital, so I was going in with cannot withstand the pressure, and they have to look for a flashlight. Just before I reached the hospital door, someone greener pastures. called to me saying, "Who are you?" I said, "Oh, I am Dr.

Francis Kateh." He said, "Come over here." So I walked up While in Indiana, Kateh met with medical personnel to to him. He grabbed the flashlight and my watch. I had some discuss the possibility of having American doctors assist in money, so he pulled it out and said he wanted my heart. I told some of the medical work in Liberia. He was also able to him, "You must be joking." He said, "I am not joking." He discuss the need for resources and instruments to improve the took his knife and was about to stab me when I grabbed his facilities at the hospital. Kateh continues to serve his people hand. We tussled over the knife for almost five minutes. in Ganta, Liberia.

Autumn 1 997 / TAYLOR 7 l^' The ^Revo Bishop of Africa

The title of Ralph Dodge's autobiography, The Revolution- As a result of their efforts, many Africans pursued a ary Bishop, is aptly chosen. As missionaries in southern more advanced education in Europe and in the United States Africa, Ralph and Eunice (Davis) Dodge—both gradu- than they were receiving in their own countries. The Dodges ates of Taylor University's Class of 1931 —sought to bring encouraged these students to return to their home countries the Gospel to unreached peoples in the countries where they upon their graduation so they could serve their own people

served. Over the course of five decades they ministered in and fill key leadership roles there. Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Angola and Zambia. What made Ralph Dodge has lived a long and extraordinary life of Bishop Dodge a revolutionary among his contemporaries was service. To celebrate his legacy, family and friends gathered his understanding of the need for indigenous leadership, both recently in Dowling Park, Florida, for Dodge's 90th birthday. within the Church and in national government. Many He received a special gift after his birthday dinner—a bound

African nations were already experiencing the painful process volume of over 1 60 letters of greeting and tribute, written by of social and political transition toward independence. friends, family and co-laborers. These letters provide a

Dodge's perseverance in his convictions eventually prompted glimpse of the impact Ralph and Eunice Dodge had on the the white minority government of southern Rhodesia to kick people and the places they served. him out of the country. But while the Dodges were gone "You could see further down the road than most of us,

physically, their vision still lived on for the people they served. and you challenged us to make haste in preparing for African

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leadership in the church," wrote Skip and Barnie Higgs, region, which was unreached by the Gospel at that time.

fellow Methodist missionaries. "Let's face it, you really made Thousands came to Christ, and Dodge appointed the first

us do it. 'Success,' you said, 'is working yourself out of a job.' pastors and evangelists to work in the Dembos. And indeed, when independence came, the church had a After serving from 1950 to 1956 as the mission board's large contingent of well-educated and qualified national executive secretary for Africa, Dodge was elected Bishop of leaders who were more than ready to become directors of Southern Africa, covering Angola, Mozambique and south-

Methodist programs and to fit into important community and ern Rhodesia. Once again, he proved to be a true revolution-

government roles. You were the Bishop who was not afraid of ary, becoming the first bishop of Africa to be elected in Africa

change. Yes, Ralph, you led us kicking and screaming into the by Africans. Prior to that, all bishops were elected in the turbulent transition years. Without you, the story of Method- United States by Americans. Dodge was reelected Bishop in

ism in Rhodesia would have been very different. We thank 1 964, but that same year he was expelled by the Rhodesian

God we could serve under your direction in that crucial time." white minority government. Still, the government's action

In recognition of their life work, the Dodge family has was unable to hinder the movement already afoot as young established the Ralph and Eunice Dodge Memorial Scholar- Africans, through Dodge's encouragement, were already

ship at Taylor University. This scholarship will continue their studying in American colleges and becoming qualified to help

desire to provide higher education for international students, their countries move toward a more just and equal society.

particularly those from Africa, who wish to study at Taylor In addition to studying such skills as law and journalism, University and return to their countries of origin to serve many of these students pursued Christian ministry. Those God, the Church and their fellow citizens. who studied at Taylor include Dr. Paul Kasambira '75, Prior to his coming to Taylor, Dodge had no intention of professor of education at Bradley University in Peoria, pursuing a missionary life. Rather, he intended to continue in Illinois, and Dr. William James Humbane '71, who since 1991 his family's farming tradition in Iowa. Following a particu- has been executive secretary for the Africa Church Growth

larly tragic year, he decided to pursue God's will, and at that and Development Program of the United Methodist Church

time decided to go toward a life of Christian sendee. In an in Harare, Zimbabwe.

interview published in the Summer 1 98 1 issue of Taylor Upon his departure from Rhodesia, Dodge began Magazine, Dodge noted the three traumatic events which working as chaplain at the Mindolo Ecumenical Institute in occurred that year: "My father was killed in a train-auto Kitwe, Zambia, while Mrs. Dodge served as field treasurer for

crash; I survived a terrifying experience with a runaway team the World Division of

of horses; and I was nearly electrocuted when a power cord the Board of Missions

shorted while I was loading a rail car at a farmer's elevator. in Zambia. During These events, plus the prayers of my mother and the guid- the mid-1970s Dodge ance of a dedicated pastor, turned me toward the ministry. headed up the

So, on a rainy summer day in 1926, 1 applied for admission Bishops' Call for to Taylor University." Peace and Self-

Dodge began his studies at Taylor in the fall of 1926. Development of

With little financial backing, he worked hard to pay for his People. He traveled education, getting up at 5:00 every morning to milk the cows around the world in before breakfast. Because of his heavy work schedule, Dodge this capacity. He later

remained at Taylor for five years. returned to Rhodesia- During his sophomore year. Dodge took notice of Eunice Zimbabwe to serve for Davis, a freshman from western New York. They were both one year as interim active in the student body: he was president of his junior bishop in 1979 when class, she was vice-president of her sophomore class; he was a Bishop Abel T

member of the Philaletheans, she was a Thalonian; he Muzorewa left the participated in debates, she was editor of The Echo. Although post to become Prime

their romance was on-and-off during their college years, Minister during the Ralph and Eunice (now deceased) Dodge both

Eunice accepted Ralph's marriage proposal and the two were country's move graduated from Tar/or University in 1931.

wed in 1934. toward full indepen-

Ralph continued his education, earning a graduate dence from Britain. Following this final term as bishop, the degree from Boston University's School of Theology, an Dodges returned to the United States. Eunice died in 1982, S.T.M. degree from the Hartford Seminary Foundation, and and in December 1983 Ralph married Elizabeth Law.

a Ph.D. from the same institution in 1 944. He had gone on to The Taylor University Alumni Association awarded the

serve pastorates in Massachusetts and North Dakota when "Revolutionary Bishop" the Legion of Honor in 1 989; it is the Dodges learned that the Methodist Episcopal Church was the Association's highest award. Dodge was also named

looking for a young couple to take over the mission work in Alumnus of the Year in 1957. While he is enjoying his years

Angola. They arrived in the city of Luanda just before of retirement, Dodge still has a missionary's heart. He is Christmas 1936, and remained in Angola until 1950, with a active in Promise Keepers; he also maintains a garden and

brief return to the United States during World War II. shares the fruits of his labor with others in the retirement

Following the War, they began working in the Dembos community where he lives. Randy Dillinger '95

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First Impressions and the Taylor Tradition

Ed and Nancy Dodge were an unlikely pair when theyfirst met asfreshmen. But experience taught them:you can't always trust yourfirst impressions.

a missionary kid in Africa, Ed Indiana University Medical School, but girls would peek down to see who was AsDodge '57 was not prepared for the to their surprise they discovered that ringing and decide whether or not they cultural adjustment necessary in Nancy was pregnant. "When the school wanted to answer it." coming to the United States when he found out that she was expecting, they "The men's dorm was separated returned at the age of 14. He spent his terminated her job just like that," Ed from the women's dorm by solid doors,"

high school years in New Jersey, feeling recalls. "But we made it through med Ed continues. "We could hear the noise

very much like an outsider. When he school anyway. It was a struggle, but from their side, but mosdy the women came to Taylor, though, he felt at home with help from our parents and working could hear the noise on the men's side."

for the first time since leaving Africa. through medical school, we made it." One of the highlights of Nancy's In 1967, the Dodges moved with Taylor experience was singing in the their three children to Ethiopia, where a cappella choir under the direction of Ed fulfilled his international health Howard Skinner. "We practiced an hour residency over the course of two years. to an hour and a half every weekday,"

It was not an unfamiliar place for Ed, Nancy recalls. "We always said we got even though he had never visited the more out of the music than the people country before. While his experience at listening." The group sang Latin songs the Public Health College in the city of as well as contemporary Gospel and Gondar was intended for his medical spirituals. They recorded an album at a

training, it was no less a ministry for Ed. local radio station, and produced it on

"The concept was to teach public 78-rpm vinyl records. "It was a nice health teams to go out and staff rural record," Ed says. health stations," he says. "This was a Two of the Dodges' three children way of trying to meet the health needs came to Taylor, the third generation in

of the people more quickly." According the family to do so. While students at

to Ed, Ethiopia had very few doctors at Taylor, Randy '8 1 met his wife Colleen Dr. Ed and Nancy Dodge pictured in Ethiopia in 1968 with the time—perhaps 20 for a population (Byers '81), and Amy '88 met her their children: Randy (at age 11), Jeff (6) and Amy (2). exceeding 22 million. husband Paul Alford '87. Son Jeff Ed saw many similarities between attended Eckerd College in St. Peters-

"I enjoyed myself so much my first Ethiopia and the southern African burg, Florida.

year at Taylor that I didn't study as cultures in which he was raised as the Each sibling pursued and attained

much as I should have," he says. Nancy son of Ralph and Eunice Dodge. It was graduate degrees, and each is currently Delay '57 sat next to Ed in many of an altogether different experience for living in Indiana. Randy recently

their classes, since their last names often Nancy. "The first six months were received his Ph.D. in higher education

fell next to each other on class rosters. difficult," she says. "There were a lot of from Indiana University. Colleen

She did not have a good first impression new smells, tastes and sights. But we coordinated volunteer programs with as Ed was late for class, never turned in had a close-knit community at the the Monroe Country YMCA while they

his papers on time and didn't seem to college. It helped to have other people were living in Bloomington. Amy care much about his grades. in the same situation." earned her M.S. in coastal zone ecology Out of academic necessity and Ed and Nancy are both grateful for at the University of West Florida and

with some encouragement from his the friendships they developed at Taylor, worked with a company contracted to parents and professors, Ed applied which for them have been deeper and map wetlands for the U S. Fish and himself to his studies and declared a longer lasting than any other friendships Wildlife Service. She and Paul now live pre-med major. Nancy noticed the they have had. "I guess that's because near Indiana Wesleyan University

change in Ed's behavior. The two began you live and grow together those four where Paul works as the reference to have an interest in each other, and years that you are there," Nancy says. librarian for off-campus library services. during their senior year they started Many of their fondest memories After recehing his Ph.D. in chemistry, dating. They were married in 1957 and were made in the Magee-Campbell- Jeff received a post-doctoral, two-year soon moved into a trailer home, eight Wisconsin residence hall. "One of the fellowship at the University of Texas at feet wide and 36 feet long. favorite places for couples to meet was Austin. He now works as a research While Ed finished his final year at in the parlors of Magee," Nancy chemist in Indianapolis. Ed and Nancy

Taylor, Nancy got a teaching job. She reflects. "Men would go up to the desk live in Inverness, Florida, where Ed had planned to continue teaching to and ask for someone to be rung. Each practiced preventive and family medi-

support Ed when he entered the girl had her own ring, and sometimes cine for 25 years. Randy Dillinger '95

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Rebirth ofa Nation: An Eyewitness Account On Monday afternoon, May 12, fled. Many soldiers surrendered and We waited through Monday and on 1997, a knock was heard on our turned in their arms. Tuesday the French military evacuated front door, interrupting the prayer time In Brazzaville we were with many us to a boat club; from there we were of the three missionaries who were left other evacuees from Zaire. There we taken to the French ambassador's resi- at the International Center of Kinshasa, could see across the river to Kinshasa. dence. We then boarded buses and Zaire. The liberation of Kinshasa was Hundreds of American and European arrived safely and without incident at imminent. The U.S. Embassy and our troops had been prepared for the worst the military airport. With no planes mission encouraged us strongly to leave to happen; most left by the end of May. going to Kinshasa, we left on a military at once. My youngest daughter e-mailed Brazzaville appeared a peaceful haven plane to Libreville, Gabon, and us saying, "Get out of there." for refugees. We were able to find returned to Kinshasa Pastor Babaka was at the door. housing on the Salvation Army com- on Saturday, June 14.

"I'm surprised you are still here," he pound in an empty one-bedroom house Truly God is said. Missionaries who worked with his in the north of the city. Hardly did we good! We learned church had left two months earlier. "I've realize it was about four blocks from the that many in Zaire come to tell you to leave. It is too danger- villa of former President Denis Sassou. and in the United ous. We do not know what will happen." We were told Kabila would keep States had been We decided to leave the next day. the ferry closed until the end of June, so praying for our Wednesday everything was to be closed we arranged to fly back to Kinshasa on safety. Many had down for a "dead day" to be followed June 9. That flight never happened as prayed for Zaire and by two more. Laurent Kabila's forces, we awoke on Thursday, June 5, to the Kinshasa, and God the Alliance des forces democratiques beginning of a civil war. President intervened to liberate Richard Sterner as a senior c pour le liberation du Congo-Zaire Pascal Lissouba had confronted Sassou this people who had Taylor University in 1954. (AFDL), were expected to arrive then. and his militia to disarm them. Sassou suffered through Tuesday we ferried across to Brazzaville refused and attempted a coup d'etat. years of exploitation. The new Congo on nearly the last ferry. (As of August On the first day of fighting two Salva- needs our continued prayers to rebuild the ferry still was not functioning.) The tion Army ladies told us, "Don't worry. on new foundations: biblical principles

AFDL began its liberation of the city This happens every six months or so. of love, justice, mercy and forgiveness. on Saturday, May 1 7. Fortunately it was After a day or so it's all over." Saturday Satan still wants to use men to lie, a "soft landing" as President Sese Seko came and the fighting continued. exploit, loot, destroy and thwart the Mobutu had fled the day before. His Sassou and his "Cobra" soldiers efforts to build a new nation. Changing general, Lioko Bokungu Mahele, had taken the area where we lived and a morally corrupt society can only be counseled surrender to avoid blood- were moving toward the center of the done through the transforming power shed. He was accused of treason and city. The U.S. Embassy decided to begin of the Gospel. That is where real hope then assassinated. There was some evacuations, but we were not reached as is found, and that is why we are here. looting, but most Mobutu supporters we were in enemy territory. —Richard L. Steiner '54

The Gospel ofJesus Christ Taking Root in the Congo

wife, Kendra, and I have been working for about 20 physically. Ancient tribal tensions would flare up and thou- Myyears as United Methodist missionaries in the country sands of people would be butchered in a day. now called the Congo. A few months ago it was called Zaire, On the other hand, the Kingdom of God brings life, and and before that, various names such as Belgian Congo and we, without apology, align ourselves with that Kingdom. We

Katanga. This country has a long history of war, suffering, fly airplanes that carry the sick to hospitals and deliver vac- domination and exploitation. It was recendy acknowledged as cines to remote villages. We build hydroelectric plants which the poorest country in the world. give villagers refrigeration, jobs, lights and hope. We bring Working in the Congo simplifies life—the stark daily schools, clinics and jobs. But most of all, we bring Good realities of starving children, endless deaths from diseases that News. People are introduced to and are accepting a Gospel should have been eradicated long ago, and indescribable which has the power to bring transformation both in their grinding poverty tends to cut through the mushy moral own lives and in their desperately hurting society. vagueness which makes life in the United States so perplex- As I reflect back on twenty-five years of missionary work ing. For three decades in the Congo the system of this world which started with a commitment that I made at a missionary caused death; corrupt officials stole medicines and babies conference at Taylor University, I have a deep sense of grati- died; and soldiers and government officials extorted money, tude that I have been allowed to be part of what God is doing terrorized people and destroyed the poor, both spiritually and in Africa. John Enright '72

Autumn 1997/ TAYLOR 11 Reflections on the Struggle for Life

For the past two years, Stefan Eicher '94 Peter, eyes closed, hands beating, perinatal mortality rates at Kisiizi. And has been working as a Community Based and neck straining, proceeds to lead of course AIDS babies came up next.

Health Care practitioner in Uganda through these kids in an impromptu worship/ It was on this topic that the conver-

Foodfor the Hungry. He has written faithfully prayer meeting. In between songs sung sation turned from risks to babies of and has made ajournal of his thoughts and at the top of his voice over the din of HIV+ mothers, to risks to doctors. In

experiences available to others. Following are the drums, he prays and adds morsels the months leading up to my arrival in

excerptsfrom thisjournal. of teaching. A group of children crowd Uganda I had studied AIDS, and my around the drums, adding with broken attention was always caught by any talk

The picture I had in mind during sticks their own syncopations; others of the risk to health-care providers. I

my support raising was that I was about contribute with homemade tambou- had read about missionary surgeons to find myself arriving at a small rines made of bottlecaps; the rest are becoming HIV+ through accidentally collection of buildings within a walled dancing about in complete abandon- sticking themselves with needles, but

compound out on some hillside, given ment, singing at the tops of their voices. once again the book assured me that

the title "Hospital." The picture would Tears of joy even these were

then expand to show me meeting two came to my eyes. I rare: "You have to very Ugandan, slightly older men, a could sense Jesus' stick yourself acci-

part of the "mobile clinic," and I would presence, accepting ttp I dentally 206 times

join them and follow them around as with his open arms P Jj to contract HIV" In

they travel by foot and bicycle to houses their childlike my mind, I did not on the hillsides around us giving out enthusiasm, and the have to deal with medicine and telling parents how to strength of His the virus; only the

take care of their children with AIDS. overpowering love patient had to.

Somehow I would try to take the for each ragged little "I stick myself concepts about community develop- child on that street. two to three times a

ment work, taught to me during my March 25-April: I week," David cas- training with Food for the Hungry, and was returning to ually said, dropping surreptitiously sneak them in to the Kampala from a bomb into my lap.

general AIDS work being undertaken. Kisiizi after my first "I double-glove; that

It turns out that I am actually three weeks of way the extra

working with a program called Com- introduction there. Stefan Eicher (pictured h. rubber wipes off

munity Based Health Care (CBHC). In the 4:00 a.m. be returning to his native that much more

This is a well-established community stillness I had blood before the

development program undertaken by stumbled out onto the road to wait for needle breaks the skin." I was jolted the hospital in the surrounding village the bus that comes only once a day. A straight up in my seat. Suddenly, these communities, which encompasses a lone government forester was waiting were not two fleeting fiances whisking variety of concerns such as provision of with me for the same empty bus at the themselves back to blighty after a fun clean water, family planning promotion, same empty hour of the morning. It little adventure in the bush. They were

health education, immunizations, as was 5:00 a.m. when I spotted them a man and woman who for six months well as HIV/AIDS prevention and care. emerging on the road out of the tube-lit had been handling variables of pro-

It is curious for me to finally be darkness. I could see them at first by the found proportion. Rebecca had recently here in the country that has the highest silhouettes of their strappy packs. They donated blood for an emergency. She known rate of HIV/AIDS in the world. were two young doctors on the verge of described the horror of waiting for the

In one sense, however, I find myself marriage. Rebecca, working at Kisiizi, information that could destroy her

quite unconscious of the reality of the had told me of how she had met David future. In her earnest eyes I saw the

situation. There is no visible pall of over a patient in medical school. Now lifetime that passed during those hours death hanging over every third person after a six-month separation between she waited. In her eyes were years

you sit down to lunch with. two Ugandan hospitals, they were going beyond her age. The test was negative,

March 7, 1996: Four afternoons back to England for their wedding. but David has yet to have his. He looked each week Peter, a small, nondescript The bus arrived and we found our- out the window, brushing the thought guy probably in his late twenties, goes to selves in a world suddenly transformed. out of the way. His matter-of-factness

a little park nearby with a collection of The drowsiness was shaken out of my upset Rebecca and they changed the

animal-hide drums of various shapes body as the bus took off bumping down subject. But I was left deep in thought and sounds, even an old wind-chime the road with eye-searing cabin lights as the Zairean music faded back into

contraption. The sounds immediately and Zairean music blaring. I had to my awareness and the bus went hurtling attract a crowd of about thirty kids. shout to ask about the abnormally high through the twilight darkness.

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Kisiizi, May 6: 1 grabbed a cup of teacher at Ruberizi," the secondary after, trying to force him to take his last night's tea from the flask and before school just down the road where I had medicine and listening to him speak

I knew it I was rushing off for morning given my Ruchiga sermon a week ago. I desperate and incoherent words every chapel. I got there in time to catch the asked, "How long has he been full day till he dies his youthful death. first Ruchiga hymn and sat through the blown?" Moses answered: six months. I August 18, 1997: Since writing the devotional by one of the nurses as the had read about encephalopathy, which words above, seated on my bed in my sun streamed in, warming my sweatered is the brain damage caused by the virus tiny room at the corner of Kisiizi back. After devotions I found myself direcdy attacking cells in the brain (the Hospital, 1 3 months and a lot more has looking for Moses, who was still asleep other cells it attacks are in the stomach, happened. My Ugandan world has after being called from his bed late last which causes the characteristic weight grown and solidified, and has become night to attend to patients until 5:30 loss and is why AIDS is called "Slim" home. I have been overwhelmed by my a.m. He awoke and told me I should go here in Uganda). This was the first time acceptance here and the opportunities with Roland and Matthias, the other I had actually seen someone at that granted me to experience, form friend- two CBHC staff, to a certain commu- stage. I asked, "How long has his mind ships and learn about life and work. nity that had asked us to address a been affected?" The answer hit me like In September of last year Moses, meeting on family planning. We ran a brick: yesterday. "You mean he was the CBHC coordinator, left Kisiizi for a about (with a lot of standing around in normal till yesterday?" "Yes." year of study, and I assumed his respon- between) trying to find a driver for our I am still trying to make sense of sibilities. A highlight has been the

Landrover. We finally had to take a this, maybe because it was the first time opportunity our CBHC team was given different Landrover out to look for a I have actually met someone full-blown to introduce a health insurance plan to driver at his home nearby who was and bedridden. Walking away, I felt a our village communities. It is designed officially off duty. heavy conviction that no matter what specifically to benefit the rural poor,

When we found him, he led us to a others think, no matter how foolish they and as the first of its kind in East Africa, tiny thatched mud house. In its dark may consider it, no matter how hopeless it is serving as a pilot project for the interior was a small group of people, and lost things may seem, Jesus is the Ugandan government to be duplicated two sitting on a bed leaning over a last and only relevant answer. It is in the rest of the country. young man, propped up on his side. I precisely at that point, when our own My time at Kisiizi Hospital comes heard the word "TB" and he looked to understanding tells us that there is no to a close in January 1998. I will leave be in bad shape; yet he was talking more use in talking to a person whose having gained tremendously, as my time loudly, if somewhat desperately. He mind is being destroyed, that Jesus is the here is one of preparation for a return greeted us and upon seeing me called most appropriate person to talk about, to India in the area of community- out to a person in another room to put for it is then that only Jesus can heal health. I have been haunted by the on milk for tea for the muzungu (a term and speak to this person. realities in India. Unlike Uganda, where used for Caucasian foreigners). Yet as I sit here and think about through the efforts of an enlightened The walls were cracking and he that young teacher with his two broth- government and dedicated Christians was without a shirt, sweating on a mat- ers holding him down, ha\ing watched such as the Kisiizi Hospital community tress with no sheets. Daniel was helping their brother turn manic overnight, it the transmission rates are being curbed, the other two, leaning over him to give fills me with horror, because that's what the Indian public does not even have a him some medicine. He was talking they are doing right now, just down the concept of AIDS. The gathering storm loudly but everyone else was silent. He road from me. And that's what they will in India, it is said, will be far worse than told me that the two men with him were have to do now, tomorrow, and the day- that in Africa. Stefan Eicher '94 his brothers and that God loves him still. On the wall above me was a large poster with a heart and two figures, and Educational Program Offers Aid the word AIDS and "love is beautiful, but..." I quickly shifted my gaze above For the past seven months, Richard maintaining positive the poster to a family picture, as I didn't '92 and Wendy Phillips have been relationships with teen- know how to respond and was only working with the Scripture Union of agers on the principle starting to put two and two together. LTganda on a program called Aid for that communication

Moses and the driver were calling me AIDS, based in the city of Kampala. breakdown is one of and I said "Kangyende" which means, The program is designed for teaching the main causes of "Let me go." At that time he said some- attitudes and behavioral practices that teen isolation. thing about coming along and tried to enable a person to avoid high-risk (to Aid for AIDS get up. I then realized that his two HIV exposure) behavior and develop trains and equips local brothers were leaning over him not to relationships in which they can help workers in each region of Uganda, half prop him up, but to hold him down. others avoid high-risk behavior as well. of which remain untouched. Richard's As I walked out, the driver tapped Various groups have been estab- role includes establishing administrative his finger against his forehead in a lished for persons of different ages. The systems and training individuals to fill gesture. Moses said "HIV" and "he is a program for parents focuses largely on administrative roles.

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Blair coordinating campus-wide intranet service

Give a man a fish, you'll feed him for Unlike its big brother, the intranet Networked computers are found in the a day; teach a man to fish, he'll eat consists of internal web servers that can Zondervan and Lehman libraries, in for a lifetime. The axiom holds relevance be accessed only by those computers offices and in computer labs. for many, including Ian Blair, Taylor which are connected to a particular Blair has served at Taylor Univer- University's coordinator of online organization's network. sity for the past two years, specifically as services. While many organizations "Intranet is a term that has evolved intranet coordinator since the creation maintain a central core of web site over the last couple of years to mean of Taylor Online last year. He is also developers for their internal use, Taylor "inside." Intranet refers to a web site responsible for maintaining the system utilizes a method of empowerment, that is intended to be used within an hardware. But the most important part with Blair acting as a facilitator. As organization. The worldwide web, as a of Blair's job, is his assistance to people students and faculty express interest in whole, has sites which are accessible who "have something to say online developing web pages, Blair teaches externally. Taylor has an internet site staff, faculty and students who want to them how to use web which is accessible to the develop material and place it online." development tools. outside. Taylor Online, Blair left his native Britain for "We're trying to the name we've given to California in 1982 to pursue graduate pursue a diversified our intranet, is for inter- studies. He received an MBA from approach where we nal use only." Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, encourage people to Both Taylor Online and worked in the computer industry in develop materials for and Taylor World Wide, the Los Angeles area until two years their own use," he says. Taylor's external web ago, when he found himself out of

Still in the first year site, serve as resources for work. At that time, Blair felt ready to of existence for Taylor's those who visit the sites. make some significant changes. After intranet, the President's For Taylor World Wide, applying with Intercristo, he was con- Council made a decision frequent visitors include tacted by Information Services regard- to encourage academic Ian Blair is coordinator of online alumni, prospective ing an open position at Taylor. Shortly development using web- services at Taylor i 'niversity. students, parents, and thereafter, he moved to Upland with his based tools. The Council potential employers of his wife Sherri (who works in the announced that grant money would be graduating seniors. Taylor Online, how- Communication Arts department at made available to faculty and staff to ever, is most frequently used on campus Taylor) and their two children. It was a develop intranet web pages that would by students and faculty as a means of considerable, but welcomed, change for supplement or enhance the curriculum supplementing the curriculum or course- the family. of Taylor University. Thirty-seven work of a given class, and by campus "Having lived in California all that applications were received, and follow- organizations. A faculty member, for time, I had no first-hand experience of ing review by a five-member committee, example, may choose to refer students Indiana," Blair says. "In fact, I wasn't

16 grants totaling more than $30,000 to an online course syllabus rather than even quite sure where it was on the were awarded (see sidebar). The grant making 20 to 30 copies on paper. map. Making a switch from big-city life money was partly intended to encour- Taylor Online may be accessed to the more rural area of Upland has age faculty members who desired to only by networked computers on the been an adjustment we have enjoyed develop online materials. Fort Wayne and Upland campuses. tremendously." Randy Dillinger '95 "A number of faculty had ex- pressed interest in developing material Grant recipients and proposed projects but perhaps needed the impetus of a challenge grant to focus their attention W.Thomas Beckner, Intro to Criminal Justice for the Web; Ronald Benbow & Mark and to help pay for other resources to Colgan, Internet Resources and Communication in Mathematics Education; Steve assist in pulling that together," Blair Bird, Applied Social Statistics on the Web; Jeremy Case, Introductory Statistics; says. "The idea was to give preference Mark Cosgrove, Course Development for Foundations of Christian Thought; Dan to grants that would extend and Hammond, Chemistry Applications; Barbara Heavilin, Course Development for British enhance the curriculum." Literature and Restoration and 18th Century Literature; Larry Helyer.Course Devel- The internet has, by now, become a opment for Pauline Epistles; Bill Heth, Jerusalem Then and Now; Bonnie Houser & well-established part of society. Though Jennifer Little, Zondervan Library Home Page; Leroy Kroll, General Inorganic Chem- lesser-known, the intranet is quickly istry; John Moore, Biology Tutorial; Richard Parker, Music Department Home Page; becoming a vital component of large John Schutt, Course Development for General Biology; Andrew Whipple, Biology companies and educational institutions. Tutorial; Kevin Wickes, Making the WWW friendly for the "WWW Challenged."

TAYLOR/ Autumn 1997 — ACADEMICS

Researcher Letarte named senior fellow by CCCU

Behind every great statistic is a care- of data collected from member institu- the things we did there was look for ful calculation, and in today's tions, Letarte produces a spreadsheet of ways in which the Coalition could make informational marketplace, numbers information. Some of this information better use of the national data that was have become gold in the hands of insti- has been included in publications such available," he says. tutional researchers like Jack Letarte. as Christianity Today, the Los Angeles Times One outgrowth of the institute is a The Coalition for Christian Colleges and the Chicago Tribune. Because of the "listserv" where institutional researchers and Universities, desiring to release valuable sen ice he has provided, from member colleges of the Coalition more specific Letarte was named a senior fellow of can review the information being pro- information the Coalition earlier this year. duced as well as correspond and share

to the mass Letarte 's service has involved much ideas with one another. Through this media, began more than number-crunching. He has medium of communication, Letarte has over the past been a careful observer of national asked for and expects to receive much several years trends in information technology and constructive feedback. "I'm inviting

to call upon was recendy able to attend a database these people to critique the information institutional institute in Washington D.C. He was and come up with questions that the researchers one of 20 individuals to receive a data might be able to answer," he says.

from mem- scholarship to attend the institute, Letarte is pleased that the Coalition

ber colleges which was sponsored by the Association has resisted the temptation to enlarge its

Jack Letarte is institutional to help them of Institutional Research, the National infrastructure and is choosing, rather, to researcher at Taylor University achieve their Science Foundation, and the National call for assistance from member institu-

goal. Center for Education Statistics. tions. "It's easier for Taylor to contribute

The Coalition first contacted Combining his efforts with a a little bit of my time," he says, "than Letarte about four years ago to ask for colleague from Calvin College, Letarte for the Coalition alone to try to support his assistance in generating enrollment gleaned from the institute valuable someone whose expertise is in institu- reports. Through research and analysis information for the Coalition. "One of tional research." Randy Dillinger '95 Academics in-Brief

Dr. Robert Davis • Dr. Al Harrison recently completed his 1997 semester. She hopes to examine the

continued data 14th year as Band Camp Director at Spring use of computers in

analysis for the SEPS Hill Camp in Evart, Mich. • Dr. Roger the teaching and

instrument from the Jenkinson was research of languages

• POLAR satellite. He is elected President of at Indiana colleges.

currently working with the Geography Wally Roth recently

Taylor's involvement in Educators Network of returned from an

the Indiana Space Indiana for the fourth eight-month sabbati-

Grant Consortium. • Dr. Robert Davis consecutive two-year cal leave to Lithuania

Dr. Barbara Dickey term. He was also (Klaipeda) Christian IVallyRoth

completed a three-week course audit on appointed as Acting College in Klaipeda,

Mozart and his world, in Salzburg, Austria, Executive Director of Dr. Roger Jenkinson Lithuania. He currently serves as faculty

in July. She gave a recital, with Dr. Lori the National Geo- consultant for the AP Computer Science

White, at the Black graphic Society Alliance program for the test. • Dr. Ken Swan spent his 1996-97

Forest Academy in state of Indiana for a two-year sabbatical in Lithuania,

Germany. • David period. Through these programs he teaching at Lithuania

Dickey also completed attended a week-long conference in Christian College. "It was an

the Mozart course in Washington, D.C, concerning extremely rewarding

Austria this summer. • geographic assessment and experience," he says. • R.

Dr. Paul M. Harms is development. • Dr. William R. Edwin Welch completed his

serving as chairman Klinger had a problem published in Ph.D. in Instructional Systems

Dr. Paul M. Harms of the Nominating the December 1996 issue of School Technology at Indiana

Committee for the Science and Mathematics, Volume Dr. Ken Swan University. The degree was

Indiana section of the Mathematical 96, No. 8. • Dr. Betty Messer has awarded June 1997.

Association of America for the 1997-98 year. been awarded sabbatical leave for the fall

Autumn 1997/ TmOR 15 3 — FORT WAYNE CAMPUS

Distinguished alumni and friends recognized

Taylor University Fort Wayne The Ringenbergs' service to the the Homeless in Indianapolis and a presented three awards on May 23 Fort Wayne campus began 30 years ago member of Rotary International. Rick to distinguished alumni and friends of when they moved to Woodburn, Ind., to and his wife Julie have three children: the Fort Wayne campus. Gerald '45 and pastor the Woodburn Missionary Bethany, Nathaniel and Kyle. Violet "45 Ringenberg were named Church. They were active participants For more than 20 years, Paul and Distinguished Alumni for Service to in "Friends of Fort Wayne Bible Ruth Steiner have sacrificially given of College" and had a special their time and resources to the ministry relationship with students at of the Fort Wayne campus. Ruth was the college for many years. active for many years with the "Friends Each of the Ringenbergs' of Fort Wayne Bible College," while

three children are also Paul served 1 5 years on the Board of

graduates of Fort Wayne Trustees for the Bible College (11 of Bible College. They are which he served as chair) and for the Roger Ringenberg '69, past five years has continued serving on Dorcas McDeavitt '76 and Taylor's Board.

Garv Ringenberg '79. Paul and Ruth have been very-

Rick Alvis served for 1 active in their local church and in their years with the Evansville denomination, the Evangelical Menno- Rescue Mission, the last nite Church, with Paul serving as

seven of which he was denominational treasurer for six years.

executive director of all the Paul has also been on the boards of mission's ministries. Since national organizations such as the 1990, Rick has been with National Association of Evangelicals,

Recognition was given by Taylor University Fort Wayne to [from left) Ruth Wheeler Mission Ministries the American Bible Society and World and Paul Steiner, Rick Alois, and Violet and Gerald Ringenberg. in Indianapolis, currently as Relief Commission. He was president executive director. of Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Alma Mater; Richard A. (Rick) Alvis In addition to his mission work. Company for over 23 years, which he

'77 was named Distinguished Alumnus; Rick is also vice president of the continues to serve as Chairman of the and Paul and Ruth Steiner were named International Union of Gospel Mis- Board. Several members of the Steiner Distinguished Friends of the University. sions, a board member of Advocates for family are alumni of Taylor University.

Frye named associate v. p. and dean of enrollment management

"80 Herb Frye, Jr. is not one to mince was too. He left behind are daunting, but Frye is words, especially when he calls the a secure job as vice facing them in faith. last year and a half "... the most busy, president for enroll- "When the Lord has hectic, challenging, rewarding, difficult ment management at called you to do some-

time in my entire life." Indeed, the new Indiana Wesleyan thing, He has supplied

associate vice president and dean of University. "They were you with all you need to

enrollment management on the Fort so good to me," Frye accomplish it," he says.

Wayne campus lay near death one year states, "but when I was Optimistic and

ago in a Fort Wayne hospital, the victim offered the position, I energetic, Frye believes

of a portal vein thrombosis (blood clot). was excited to rejoin the in Taylor Fort Wayne. "I He was told that he would probably Taylor family." am extremely impressed

need a liver transplant and that he This is now Frye's Herb Fryejoins the Fort 1 1 ayne staff. with the people," he says. should get his personal affairs in order. second employment "They are committed to

After several weeks, however, the experience at Taylor. His first was on students and to the University." blood clot disappeared and Frye was the Upland campus where he served as His enthusiasm for the Fort Wayne

released from the hospital. "It was a dean of enrollment management after campus is not only evident, it is vital for sign of God's miraculous providence in earning his B.S. in social work at Taylor. someone in his position. "I have to

my life," he says. As last year's battle Frye's initial goals for his new job are believe in TUFW or I couldn't promote

with the blood clot was an exercise in simply to assemble a staff and to develop it," he says. "I'm excited about telling faith, his move to Fort Wayne this year recruitment strategies. The challenges others." Jim Garringer

[6 TAYLOR t Autumn 1997 ADMISSIONS

Reaching a lost generation in a time of social chaos As an evangelical Christian liberal (Bird speaks) industrialization, a so-called generation arts institution, Taylor University gap. People look around and they say, offers a safe haven where men and Important changes in the nature of "Well, what's going wrong with these women are equipped with the knowl- the structural economy have taken place kids?" What's wrong with these kids is edge and the tools to meet the future in the last 20 years that will restructure not them, it's the social setting they find head-on. But what kind of world are a great deal of what we experience in themselves in. They can't find sets of they entering, and how is Taylor society. As we shift from an industrial commonly shared norms; everything preparing these students to be active economy to an informational economy, seems transitory and unsure and so they participants in a society that is becom- those things will make tremendous find themselves despairing. All you have ing increasingly more distant from changes in our lives. Young people are to do is look around any modern biblical Christianity? These are the growing up today not knowing about industrial or post-industrial society and questions we asked of Dr. James that shift. you'll see that the sense of common,

Spiegel, professor of philosophy, and The communications revolution is shared norms has been fragmented.

Dr. Steven Bird, professor of sociology. changing; the way that we live. I can go We do have contending groups in society that want society to go (Spiegel speaks) their way. More and more, we're not making any effort to mediate

In this century, there has differences of view. People start been a shift in the medium of perceiving the world as a set of public discourse from the written contending groups seeking word to the video image. It's dominance instead of believing unthinkable to us today that that there might be an absolute people who attended the Lincoln truth. Justice becomes power Douglas debates in the 1800s instead of some common set of would sit for three hours in the moral obligations one has to boiling sun and listen to these Dr. Steven Bird is assistant Dr. James Spiegel is assistant another. These are issues that painstakingly developed ideas. professor of sociology. professor of philosophy. we're going to have to wrestle What we want now—and I think with. We've been wrestling as a of our most recent presidential debates online now and talk to people and never nation with them now for over 200 and campaigns— is nothing more than a use my real name. We have none of the years. We haven't resolved them yet, six-second sound byte. nuances of facial expressions; we have and we're not going to resolve them The students coming in now are none of the accountability of social tonight. some of the first ones whose maturing infrastructure. We're building an We have to decide what we believe took place at a time when video finally entirely new way of interacting out in and actively engage with the questions reached its frenetic maturity. And now Cyberspace, if you will. people in society are asking. We can't with the Internet, it's more of the same We're going through a transition in just ignore questions because we find in a lot of respects. Those in higher the way that we corporately define truth. them uncomfortable. Taylor is a safe education have to constantly wage war What I'm talking about is not what is environment for intellectual explora- against the inertia of video and the really true, but how we socially agree on tion. There are clearly some things we increasingly blurring line between what we decide is true. Eventually we don't need to explore no matter how information and commercialization. come to some common consensus. safe the environment. This is the place

Solomon says in Ecclesiastes, "The Evidence plays a role in that but it's not to wrestle with things, where the faculty eye never has enough of seeing, nor the always a critical role. What is happen- and staff are guided by well-established ear of hearing." We are beings who ing now is that truth is becoming much and grounded ideas of Christianity, desire to drink in images; we're intrigued more relativistic. This commonly comes submitted to the Lordship of God, and by anything new. The great attraction under the rubric of postmodernism. A saved by the blood of Jesus. That's the to video, I think, lies at least as much in lot of Christians, of course, are deeply place where we can look at some of the fact that it can give us so much that concerned by that. these things more safely and not end up is new and different and so vast, at such Students coming in are having to in a totally relativistic swamp like our a pace that you don't have time to make sense of a world that's different, society is facing. We do have a ground- comprehend these six or eight images by and large, than the world that most ing that is true and we can turn to that. before you're already looking at the of the staff and faculty know. There will Taylor students can see that demon- next half-dozen. be, as has always been true since strated and modeled for them.

Autumn 1 997 /TAYLOR 17 — — UPLAND CAMPUS

I^^^^^^^^^^^H '-:'* Redemptive criminology: a practical approach

The Campus Safety program at tasks, our officers revel with students as it is hard to argue with its effectiveness. Taylor is, like every other facet of they investigate Scripture and great While other universities live in a perpe- the University; striving to meet the literary works for answers to the grand tual state of fear of violent eruptions,

challenges of a rapidly changing society. questions of life. Taylor has had only one burglary in

Although the transformation of our Intramural participation is a long- each of the last three years. We offer culture sometimes has a dizzying effect standing tradition among our officers. It numerous programs designed to prevent

on us, those who are called to serve the is not unusual to find members of our crime, but in the final analysis, this bless-

Lord at Campus Safety remain prayer- staff romping with students on a rain- ing is clearly the work of die Sovereign.

fully focused on "educating men and soaked flag football field, skinning their Campus Safety officers recognize women for lifelong learning and for knees as they dive for a wayward volley- this and take a prayerful approach to ministering the redemptive love of Jesus ball, or playing a highly-competitive preventing crime on campus. We have Christ to a world in need." game of midnight basketball. not been infallible in this pursuit; but as A major challenge for our depart- We glean professional benefit from violent crimes remain on an upswing in ment has been developing and imple- letting students see us in a more personal our country and two-thirds of Ameri- menting approaches to law enforcement light, but the relationships that emerge cans say they do not trust their neigh-

that are applicable to a Christian insti- from such activities go much deeper bors, it is evident that there is something tution of higher education. Some would than merely obtaining information very different about our community. say that Christianity and policing are about someone's stolen bicycle. These At Campus Safety we feel that this

incompatible, but we have found that are eternal alliances cemented by hours difference is the result of directing those nothing could be further from the truth. of enjoyable and sometimes tearful who are charged with misconduct

Campus Safety is first and foremost interaction that lends flavor to the toward the redemptive blood of Jesus a group of believers who possess a firm special nature of the Taylor community. Christ. Experience has taught us that understanding of human depravity and Our officers know that our success encouraging people toward a personal the fact that salvation can only be as an agency depends upon the trust relationship with obtained through the blood of Jesus and cooperation of our community. But the only Authority Christ. Mewing crime and indiscretion as former students—who have stood who can truly as a spiritual matter allows our person- against the snares of the serpent—call change behavior nel to avoid the pitfall of the "Us versus us with news about their upcoming pays dividends, not Them" mentality during the commis- weddings, the birth of their children, or just in terms of sion of their duties. Instead of viewing new mission assignments, a stirring of communal order,

a person who has committed an impro- the heart occurs that is like no other. but from an eternal

priety as the source of evil, we approach Although our strategy is considered standpoint as well. Michael Row is director — '79 each situation as a spiritual batde against criminological heresy by many experts, Michael Row of campus safety. powers and principalities that have been allowed to influence the individual's decision-making process. We feel that Perspectives on service and coinmunity Scripture guides us to examine crime "I consider it a pleasing to God, while maintaining and inappropriate behavior as matters pleasure and honor to the rules and regulations set forth by of the heart that must be dealt with work for a department the University." Officer Terry prior to the issuance of sanctions. where each employee Gugger Campus Safety officers understand confesses to knowing that overlooking the spiritual aspect of a Tim Enyeart Jesus Christ as personal "I try to place the person for the sake of expeditious Savior." Tim same value on people punishment leaves the job only half Enyeart, assistant director of that Christ does. If He done. Our staff has taken the popular Campus Safety loved them enough to concept of community policing a step die for them then the or two further in an effort to meet not "As a Christian least I can do is treat Jon Jenkins only the material needs of our citizenry, officer, I strive to them with respect and but the spiritual needs as well. perform my job to the dignity. I try to do each task with the Campus Safety personnel have best of my ability. I try admonition in mind that whatever I derived great value from participating to serve the commu- do I should do it as unto the Lord." in the lives of Taylor students. Not con- nity in a way which is Terry Guggtr —Officer Jon Jenkins tent with merely performing security

18 TAYLOR! Autumn 1997 PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1997

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President 2

Provost/executive vice president 3

Taylor University Fort Wayne 4

Business and Finance 5

Academic Affairs 6

Student Affairs 7

Development 8

Planning and Information Resources 9

Taylor University Broadcasting 10

William Taylor Foundation 11 PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Office of the President Dr. Jay Kesler

president

During chapel messages I often refer to the "hinge from many sources. Such recognition is unprecedented in our principle" as I attempt to encourage students in their history. We must be ever diligent to maintain the congruence

Christian walk. I refer to the present day and its between our spiritual and academic commitments. In our opportunities as the hinge that connects the past with the view of the world, they are really one and the same.

future. The direction that the future moves is dependent on Besides maintaining a clear vision of our mission and the

the decisions we make in the present. In a sense this is the relentless pursuit of quality and excellence, we must insure at

overarching message of the Bible. God is totally dependable this present age, the resources and financial strength to carry and has been shown to be faithful through the record of His our vision and dreams into the future. The Taylor Tomor-

workings with humankind in both Old and newer Testament row Campaign is the hinge pin on which the fulfillment of

accounts. Our response in fidelity or disobedience determines the long-range plan pivots. I am happy to report that at this the level of our growth, progress, happiness and prosperity. writing, we are on schedule with $30 million of the $75 million

The additional element in this cause-and-effect relationship is first-phase goal committed. We will leave no stone unturned the offer of grace that emanates from the unique quality of as we make calls to enlist partners in the dream. We are now God's love that offers forgiveness, redemption and restoration in the strongest position financially that we have been; yet,

as we fall short of our responsibilities. In the institutional the demands of maintaining excellence seem unrelenting.

sense we have been celebrating 1 50 years of God's unwaver- The most important element to secure the future is the ing faithfulness and abundant grace. quality of the people who offer their individual stewardship Today, during the present chapter of Taylor history, we to the present task. Dr. Yost has given yeomanly service to are forging the hinge that will determine the future. Fortu- Taylor University as provost/executive vice president. His

nately there is an unusual unity around the mission of the report represents the operational side of the daily task. He is

university. Many institutions struggle to agree on core issues a manager par excellence to whom it would be hard to give and have given up on any agreement except to agree to too much credit for our current position.

disagree in a civil and tolerant manner. Tolerance has Dr. Dwight Jessup, Wynn Lembright, Bob Hodge, Gene become the only core value in a highly individualistic culture. Rupp, Dr. Bob Nienhuis and Al Smith round out our execu- For faith-based, Christian institutions the issues are certainly tive leadership team. As you read their reports, you will begin

not simple, but there is a "place to stand" as we work not to grasp the magnitude of God's blessing. These reports toward tolerance alone but toward truth in a tolerant and reflect the efforts of those charged with faculty and staff

civil spirit. Taylor in the present is firmly committed to the responsibilities at this present time of opportunity.

same biblical Christianity of our founders. The world grows We are putting all of the strength we can muster into the

and changes, issues arise, mores and folkways come and go, hinge of the present. It is bolted to the past securely, and I

but "God is the same yesterday, today and forever." I can believe will support the future as we are obedient and faithful.

report to you with high confidence that the Taylor University It is my prayer that this report will bolster your confidence board, administration, faculty, staff and students, though and secure your loyalty to insure that the vision of a quality highly diverse, are unified around the historic Christian faith evangelical Christian college can serve collegially in the world in the evangelical tradition. of higher education for the betterment of humankind and in

The faculty have devoted the last three years of faculty obedience to the great commission. The future hangs on the retreats to the review, examination and affirmation of these hinge of our response. core values often referred to by Dr. Milo Rediger as "anchor

points." Academic quality at both faculty and student levels is

demonstratively growing in excellence. For a serious aca- demic institution, this must be a primary goal. This growth in academic quality has been amply recognized by peer reviews

2-A PRESIDENTS REPORT

Office of the President

Dr. Daryl Yost

provost/ executive vice president

1996-97 academic year was one of exhilaration and encouragement. It is always uplifting to have an Theopportunity to celebrate tradition and longevity, as was the observance of Taylor's Sesquicentennial. We have seen the fruition of some of our long-range planning. The construction of the new Samuel Morris Residence

Hall is the most observable; the complete funding of the first academic chair in Taylor University's history is also noteworthy. We are now working on plans to build a new student dining commons/union on the Fort Wayne campus. This project will include a major renovation/addition to Lehman Library to accommodate the changing needs of the students. In the spring of 1997, the University was the recipient of a wonderful collection of books authored by Owen

Barfield, C. S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers and Charles Williams. This gift motivated the university to sponsor an annual symposium featuring C. S. Lewis and his friends. It also provided the motivation to define and design a space complementary and contiguous to the Zondervan Library to adequately display this collection for its best utilization. The collection is of significant quality and is surpassed only by one other in the United States.

This past year, Taylor University received one notable grant and will partner in a second. First, the Lilly Endow- ment granted Taylor University $3,150,000 to help address the concern of the "brain drain" from the state of Indiana. Each year for the next five years, the University will be committed to the selection of at least 25 high school graduates from Indiana with financial need, but who show promise for academic success. Taylor has chosen to call this the Samuel Morris Scholars Program. When these students complete the four-year degree program, efforts will be made to keep them in Indiana and help them achieve employment. A second grant of $500,000 was received jointly with the Fort Wayne Police Department. The Center for Justice and Urban Leadership on the Fort Wayne Campus will be responsible for the administration of the grant. This grant will focus on the development of police officers for community-oriented policing.

Taylor University is quite healthy and continues to be optimistic about the present

and future. Our greatest challenge at this

time is to remain committed to the mission of this great institution and to avoid the tendency to allow the secularization of our society from becoming the standard by which we measure success.

Taylor University received the Edwin W. Brown Collection in

the spring of 1997. The collection includes works by C. *S.

Lewis, George MacDonald, J. R. R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, Dorothy L. Sayers, Owen Barfield and G. K.

Chesterton. Brown inspects the books as they are being shelved

in thefaculty lounge of the ^pndervan Library.

3-A PRESIDENTS REPORT

Taylor University Fort Wayne Dr. Robert Nienhuis

vice president

How would you describe Taylor University Fort Wayne? Time and again I am asked that question. Along the way, I have come to realize that I cannot describe the campus with one word, or even one phrase. Allow me, however, to attempt to describe the campus and the past year using three words.

Diverse. Take a walk across the campus and you will witness our diversity. An 1 8-year-old young woman and a 35-

year-old mother of three sit side-by-side in the classroom, both starting their college careers with Dr. Cosgrove in

"Foundations of Christian Thought." A young black man, born and raised in urban Gary, sits in chapel next to a white farm boy from southern Indiana, worshiping God together. In Lehman Library, a young man whose public high school graduating class numbered over 650 does an on-line reference search with a young woman who gradu- ated from a small Christian high school in a graduating class of seven. Diversity extends beyond age, race and back- ground to include how students attend Taylor. This past year found us preparing Taylor University courses for delivery over the Internet through our Institute of Correspondence Studies, renamed the Institute of Extended Learning. Now, people unable to attend one of the Taylor campuses will be able to study with Taylor professors and benefit from a Taylor learning experience. Engagement. As the "college for urban engage- ment," we desire to impact our community in positive ways. Each residence hall has a service coordinator

who is responsible to assist resident assistants in planning service programs for students. In addition,

each of our academic programs is including service components in the curriculum. Our goal, in this service

Jennifer Munns receives her Samuel Morris Scholar certificate ft thrust, is to create a "volunteer tradition" in the lives of

Nienhuis, vice president. Taylor University Fort Wayne. students, which will continue well beyond their college education.

The idea of engagement, however, is not limited to students. Faculty are engaged as well, both on and off the campus. Numerous faculty are leading Bible studies and discipleship groups with students, not as a part of their faculty duties, but as an outgrowth of their heart for ministry. Some faculty have also been called upon to engage the Fort Wayne community through participation on community boards and service with community agencies. Innovative. The Institute for Extended Learning and the "college for urban engagement" are both innovative expressions of Taylor Fort Wayne. But our innovative efforts extend beyond these two elements. The Samuel Morris Scholars Program, funded by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment, provides scholarship assistance for academically-qualified, first-generation college students from Indiana to attend Taylor University. And the Center for Justice and Urban Leadership stands as a unique expression of Christian witness and service in two parts of the

world—our prisons and our cities—where this expression is sorely needed.

Taylor Fort Wayne is diverse, engaged and innovative. By God's grace, we have accomplished much, and we continue to trust God for great things as we look to the future.

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Business and Finance Allan Smith

vice president

1996-1997 fiscal year contained many significant highlights including the largest grant in the history of the Theschool, a major gift to endow an academic chair, the beginning of construction on the new Samuel Morris Hall, the improvements to many facilities on both campuses and the operation of the institution on a balanced budget. We would like to highlight two additional accomplishments: a bond issue was completed for Morris Hall and we crossed over the SI 00 million threshold in total assets.

In May 1997, Taylor University issued a bond for two purposes. The major part of the bond, $4 million, is to be used for the construction of the new Morris Hall. The total cost of the facility will be just over $8 million. The balance of S4 million is being raised by the Taylor Tomorrow Campaign. Another SI. 97 million was borrowed to take advantage of lower interest rates and to repay the 1 990 bond issue.

It is certainly gratifying to know that the external public believes that Taylor University is a valid investment for their investment portfolios. The bonds were put out to the market on a late Monday afternoon in May 1997 and were completely sold by Tuesday evening. This quick sale of our bonds encourages us in our efforts to be good stewards of 1996-97 BALANCE SHEET the resources that God has entrusted to us. second significant highlight is that those (in millions of dollars) The resources for the university and affiliates now total over S100 million. See box at left for a summary of these assets, related Cash and cash equivalents $ 5.4 liabilities and net assets. Receivables 7.0 Please understand that we take our stewardship role of Investments 10.4 these assets very seriously. We understand that many of you Endowed Assets 26.1 have entrusted your gifts to Taylor University, and we thank Annuity/Trust Assets 18.5 you for your partnership with us. Deposits with Trustees 5.0

Inventory .5

Physical Plant 33.2

Total Assets $106.1

Accounts Payable/Accruals $ 8.1

Mortgages/Notes Payable 11.3

Government Financial Aid 3.1

Trust Liabilities 14.1 Other Liabilities ^6

Total Liabilities $ 37.2

Unrestricted Net Assets $ 39.5

Temporary Restricted Net Assets 5.2

Permanently Restricted Net Assets 24.2

Total Net Assets $ 68.9

Total Liabilities & Net Assets $106.1 Construction of the new Samuel Morris Hall began in the summer of 1997

and is expected to be completed in the spring of 1 998. 5-A PRESIDENTS REPORT

Academic Affairs Dr. Dwight Jessup

vice president

primary reason for Taylor's high ranking as an institution of Christian higher education is the quality of its academic faculty. They are at the very center of Taylor's Christian learning community. We look to the faculty A for leadership, instruction and mentoring of students. Without them the University could certainly not carry out its mission. Professors at Taylor are distinguished in at least four ways. First, they are teachers and scholars—men and women admirably qualified by virtue of their own study and experience to commit to others that which they have learned. In academic competence and professional standing, Taylor requires teachers who have a firm grasp of their subjects and who bring an excitement of inquiry into the classroom. Second, Taylor professors must be generalists, possessing intellectual interests beyond their own specialties. Because we offer an undergraduate education, because we are a relatively small college and because we teach the liberal arts within a holistic philosophy of individual growth and development, Taylor professors must have a wide range of intellectual and cultural pursuits, connecting theory and practice, personal and professional. Third, faculty at Taylor are called to be lay theologians, students of the scriptures acquainted with Christian doctrine; professing a Christian world view, they integrate their faith and their teaching. Fourth, the Taylor faculty are called to demonstrate a growing personal faith in Jesus Christ while investing themselves in the lives of their students. Professors at Taylor are expected to join hands with their students in the learning process, helping them, under God's power and direction, to grow in wisdom and knowledge. A glance at Taylor's 142 full-time academic faculty' and their accomplishments during the past year gives evi-

dence of their ministry and vitality. Three completed their Ph.D. degrees. Three enjoyed sabbatical leaves of absence

in educational and mission settings outside the United States. Seven earned promotions in faculty rank and five were

granted tenure. At least 16 faculty on the Upland campus alone were published authors, producing 32 books, articles, and creative works. Most importantly, the faculty collectively taught 2,671 separate courses, sections, labs, practicums, discussion groups and independent studies in 1996-97 to 404 students on the Fort Wayne campus and 1,866 students on the

Upland campus. They engaged in myriad related endeavors, chief of which were accreditation reviews by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the North Central Association (NCA).

Completion of the NASM review is yet to come, but the NCA assessment, the most comprehensive and highest educational evaluation of the University, has earned Taylor an unqualified ten-year accreditation renewal for both the Upland and Fort Wayne campuses.

1 1 'illiam Fry, prqfes wr of English, receives the 1997 Distinguished Professor of the Year

Awardfiom Georgt Glass, assm late vice presidentfor alumni relations, during the spring

1997 honors (Impel. Fry is joined on the platform h daughter hale and grandson Will.

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Student Affairs Wynn Lembright

vice president

Steven Garber, in his book, The Fabric of Faithfulness, writes that "the movement from childhood to adulthood has been worthy of culture's greatest attention and perhaps its finest education" (page 81). I am regularly reminded that my work here at Taylor University and the work of my colleagues are worthy of our greatest attention. To be involved with students who have high aspirations supported by strong academic competencies and a desire to serve

Christ is both a great blessing and a sobering responsibility. These students are worthy of the best we can give them.

My assessment is that we are delivering the kind and quality of education our students sought when they first enrolled at Taylor. The North Central Accreditation team completed its review of our educational mission this past May and awarded us a ten- year extension of accreditation. Contained in their report were the following selected comments surrounding student affairs.

• "Taylor University has chosen to link the curricular and co-curricular objectives in a way that insures that the institution's mission of integrating faith, living and learning is accomplished both in and out of the classroom."

• "The student development staff connects with students before they arrive on campus and they provide a seamless web of support and direction for students during their academic and co-curricular experience at University." Taylor Slmii nlJin um\ allowed members of the Xorth Central Accreditation team to interact with both • "The University's unique approach I 'piand and Fort 1 1 arne students and to have a better understanding oj student life at Tar/or. in educating the whole student through the commitment and good work of the faculty and the student development staff is appropriate and makes Taylor University an attractive place for students to learn, grow, play and prepare for life after Taylor."

• "Admissions is staffed by a dedicated group of professionals who work well together. Admissions materials are of high quality."

• "Virtually all student development programs are equally strong in terms of organization, support, resources and student involvement."

• "There is a strong sense among all personnel interviewed that students and their growth as learners, Christians and people ready to engage the world are central to their work at the University."

I am aware of the challenges highlighted in the North Central report relating to minority recruitment and the need for expanded recreational facilities. I further anticipate a heightened sense of cooperation with academic affairs and information resources as we together wrestle with how to best introduce new and evolving high-tech resources into the residential life environment so as to enhance community life rather than detract or threaten the community- ethos.

The confirmation that we are indeed realizing our mission is cause for thanksgiving, and the acknowledgment of known challenges will deepen our resolve to honor God and serve our students more completely.

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Development Gene Rupp

vice president

The University development staff have had the privilege of sharing Taylor's mission and vision with numerous friends in a public way this past year. We celebrated the 1 50th anniversary of Taylor University on both

campuses by way of concerts, dinners and special events, all culminating in a great celebration during Home- coming on the Upland campus. At the conclusion of this celebration, the Taylor Tomorrow Campaign was inaugurated with the goal of $75 million to be raised over the next seven years. Scholarship dinners, donor recogni- tion and other activities permitted us to share Taylor University's story. The Taylor Tomorrow Campaign of $75 million will provide new buildings for each campus, greater impact

on the academic life for students and financial aid for students through scholarships and a larger endowment. At this time, we are pleased to announce that nearly $30 million of the $75 FIVE-YEAR GIVING REPORT million has been identified. Much

Upland and Fort Wayne campuses, fiscal years 1992-93 to 1996-97 appreciation goes to donors who desire to become partners in Tavlor & Special Restricted** Other*** William Taylor Total continuing a strong, Christ-centered Annual Projects* Foundation & Fund WBCL university. The alumni department 92/93 1,214,280 957,080 492,890 705,756 917,759 4,287,765 continues to influence individuals in

1,344,975 2,484,087 1,271,369 1,092,368 1,158,082 7,350,881 a positive way on both campuses. More have returned for events like 94/95 1,510,185 827,797 2,665,547 1,323,031 1,064,241 7,390,801 athletic meets, homecomings and concerts than at any previous time. 9.V9I. 1,410.150 594,584 633,657 1,265,106 1,081,593 4,985,090 Alumni on each campus continue to support their alma mater at a much 96/97 1,391,569 7,427,821 703,070 1,074,216 ,363,485 11,960,161 higher rate than at the average four- year institution because they are Total 6,871,159 12,291,369 5,766,533 5,460,477 5,585,160 35,974,698 grateful for the education they

*Special Projects include Capital Campaign and Lilly Grant received at Taylor University. **Reslricted includes annuities, endowments and scholarships The publications by the Fort 1 ***0lher include planned giving program, church matching gifts and TWO- 'TV Outreach Wayne and Upland campuses are important means of communicating the story of Taylor. Reader response

registers at a very high level. Constituents appreciate and look forward to the "latest word" from their respective campus. The story of Taylor continues to be shared through magazines, brochures, class newsletters, parent newslet- ters and department mailings. Alumni and friends can keep in touch with Taylor using the World Wide Web. Giving this past year has hit an all-time high. The Taylor Fund and Annual Fund together raised over $1.5

million that is used for student aid. Total giving on the two campuses was nearly $12 million. This record was made

possible only because of many individuals. The donor who gave $ 1 is as important in God's eyes as the person who gave $10,000.

University development is pleased to share this report with you. We thank each of you for being a part of the report and for your contributions of prayers and dollars. May we never lose the vision of a Christ-centered institution in Fort Wayne and Upland. Because God has blessed us, we are given a great responsibility of perpetuating the mission of Taylor University. To God be the glory!

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Planning and Information Resources Robert Hodge

vice president

Most of the long-range and strategic planning for the University" is manifested in the ongoing Taylor Tomor- row Campaign. Two years into the plan, it remains a viable document that guides much of what we do. It is

significant to know that with all the external forces upon us, the mission and vision for Taylor University remain intact with only minor clarifications over many years. How we educate may change, but who we are remains constant. While maintaining the quality of education is the focus of its mission, Taylor provides ongoing attention to the inner workings of the institution as a whole. One mark of good administration at Taylor is its efficient, effective, yet transparent support of educational programs. These efforts have involved a broadening of the self-evaluation process throughout the administrative areas, repositioning the planning process to promote improved strategic budgeting and introducing project management to facili- tate the timely and cost-effective implemen- tation of new programs and services. As we meet with others from private or state schools. I suggest that the Internet and World Wide Web may offer one of the single most applicable tools to help trans- form the way we teach students. It certainly The Internet and the 1 1 brld 1 1 'ide 1 1 'eh play a significant role in the lives of students, has changed the way students learn. At the faculty and staff at Taylor University. same time, there may be no greater risk to the Taylor ethos than the Internet. Most serious students of these technologies agree. We must be committed to the appropriate use of technology to improve the education of our students without falling prey to the hype of the day. The use of high-tech throughout the University continues to grow and broaden. Where computing helps us do what we are already doing without changing much of who we are, high-tech creativity tools allow us to expand and amplify who we are. If language and communication help define our community, new media of communication may actually affect who we are. As such, the expansion of the Internet and the World Wide Web have demanded substan- tial discussion about their impact on the ethos, culture and community of Taylor University. Projecting extremely rapid growth in data communications, information sendees has developed an up-to-date long-range communications plan for both campuses. Nearly all faculty on both campuses will soon have a high-speed connection to the Internet from their offices. After many months of forums and discussions open to all those who were interested, the senior administration accepted a recommendation to implement Internet access to each desk in the Upland residence halls for fall 1 998. To assure the intentional and appropriate utilization of existing and future media, a model educational program will be developed to update and educate all members of the Taylor community on the appropriate use of multiple media. In addition, an Internet "filter'" will be installed to add a level of mediation to the use of Internet. In the upcoming year, the unique needs of the Fort Wayne campus will be identified, and a plan developed to meet them.

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Taylor University Broadcasting Char Binkley

general manager

remember, as a first-grade school teacher, looking at the clock during the morning reading circle and thinking

that the hands had stopped and it must be afternoon. However, my 2 1 years at WBCL have been quite the i opposite, and I often want time to stand still in order to accommodate all the exciting possibilities that come our

way. Plenty of exciting actitivies fill every day; there is never a dull moment. Alter two years of planning, the Wheels for the World summer project was launched in June. Wheels for the

World is an outreach program headed by Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic who speaks directly and optimistically to physically-challenged people nationwide via her radio program, "Joni and Friends" JAF). WBCL's goal of 150 mobility aids was far surpassed. Listeners donated a total of 415 used wheelchairs, folding walkers and other mobility aids during the four-week collection period. JAF Ministries will refurbish and distribute these items internationally to people who otherwise have no means for mobility. To kick off the project, Joni spoke and sang at both a dinner for families of physically-challenged persons and at a rally held at the Fort Wayne Coliseum. The cost of the entire Wheels for the

World outreach program was underwritten by- project partners: Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, Celina Moving and Warehousing, DeKalb Construction, Kruse International, Ed and Leone Neidhardt, and Taylor University. Several large technical projects were also

accomplished last year. The largest and most challenging was the construction of WBCJ in

Ohio. A 500-foot tower and a 30-foot by 1 5-foot transmitter building now occupy our five acres on

Route 1 1 7, a mile west of Spencerville. Because a

sign-on is planned on Sept. 1, by the time you read this article, listeners in Lima, Celina,

Spencerville, St. Mary's and Wapakoneta will be

tuning in to 88. 1 FM for the sounds of Taylor Launched in June 1997, the Wheelsfor the World outreach program is headed by Joni University Broadcasting. " Earet I, «»« Lata u 'ho speaks through her radio program and Friends. "Joni Another project was the installation of a new transmitter at the flagship station, WBCL in Fort

Wayne. The original transmitter outlived its 12-ycar life expectancy to a ripe old age of 21 years. The $90,000 project cost was explained to listeners via a special mailing, and in just 14 weeks, 100 percent of the project was contributed.

As nl early spring, listeners in Munice, Incl., began hearing WBCL on a translator at 106. 1 FM. Atop the

Radisson/Roberts Hotel is a 20-foot antenna that receives WBCL's Fort Wayne signal and rebroadcasts it to a 10-mile radius of Muncie. Unlike the stations built in Archbold and Spencerville for nearly one-half million dollars each, the

translator is an $18,000 venture. It is our hope to add a translator in Marion next year. We are humbled at the faithfulness of God in supplying every need through loyal listeners. We realize that

without Cod, the 21-year success of WBCL would not have been possible. In a recent conversation with a colleague, I

commented that I was amazed at what God has done through WBCL. Then I realized that I ought not to be amazed when God acts like God by blessing, loving and touching lives for His glory.

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William Taylor Foundation Ken Smith

executive director

William Taylor Foundation is the charitable planned giving arm of Taylor University. Its primary mission is

Theto receive property (real or personal, tangible or intangible, outright or in trust); to hold, invest and manage any such property; and to distribute such property by way of grants, scholarships and stipends either for the direct or indirect benefit of Taylor. Last year, the Foundation participated in several projects that involved alumni. In May, several alumni and other friends traveled with us on an exciting trip to Israel and three Greek islands. The Foundation also sponsored a trip to the Rose Bowl in January. Many participants were Taylor alumni living in Ohio who were there to support their adopted team. While the Foundation provided such opportunities for people with Taylor connections, we also provided more concrete ways for them to support our mission. This past year, we worked with over 50 individuals and families setting up wills and living trusts; many of them were first-time estate plans. Additionally, we were pleased to establish five new charitable trusts and 12 charitable annuities totaling more than $900,000. These tools provided income benefits and significant tax savings to the donors, but after a term of years or lifetime, the remainderment will come to Taylor. Recently, we added another team player to our department—Joe Updegrove. Joe had been working in Fort Wayne's development office for 23 years. With Joe's move to the

Upland campus, all planned giving efforts are now concentrated in our office, which is located in Sickler Hall. Joe Updegrove, Nelson Rediger and I are excited about working with people who love Taylor. It gives us great satisfaction to know that we are not only providing them the tools they need to make wise estate-planning decisions, but also that we are helping them find joy in giving. We are committed to helping people invest tomorrow's dollars in tomorrow's students.

I encourage you to consider your own estate plan. Is it up-to-date? Will Forty-one alumni, friends and staff members of Taylor University embarked on thefirst annual trip it carry out your desires? Do you even to Greece and Israel in May 1996 sponsored by the William Taylor Foundation. The group paused have a will, a trust, durable power of for a photograph at the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. attorney, health care representative and/or a living will? All these are very important documents that need to be completed. If you don't have these documents, the state in which you live will decide how to care for you if you become incompetent or unable to make decisions, and it will also decide how to distribute your estate upon your death. Because we want to be of assistance to you, please contact us for your estate- planning needs.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mrs. G. Roselyn Kerlin, Chairman Dr. Jay Kesler, President of the University Mr. Paul Robbins, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Long-Range Planning Committee Dr. James Woods, Secretary Mr. Paul Zurcher, Treasurer and Chairman, Business and Finance Committee, Audit Committee Mr. Roger Beaverson, Assistant Treasurer for Endowments Dr. Beverly Jacobus Brightly, Chairman of the Academic Affairs Committee Dr. Fred Stockinger, Chairman of the Student Affairs Committee Mr. Richard Gygi, Chairman of the University Development Committee

Dr. J. Paul Gentile, Member-at-Large Mr. Ted Brolund, Member-at-Large

STANDING COMMITTEES

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Dr. Beverly Jacobus Brightly, Chair Mr. Paul Zurcher, Chair Mr. R. David Boyer Mr. Roger E. Beaverson

Dr. Joseph D. Brain Mr. Theodore F. Brolund Dr. V Donald Jacobsen Mr. Robert Gilkison Ms. Marta Gabre-Tsadick Mr. John Home Mr. L. Marshall Welch Mr. John McDougall Dr. James H. Woods Mr. Arthur Muselman Dr. Dwight Jessup, VR Academic Affairs Mr. Paul Steiner

Dr. Robert W. Nienhuis, VP. TUFW Mr. Allan J. Smith, VP. Business/Finance Dr. Robert W. Nienhuis, VP. TUFW

LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE STUDENTAFFAIRS COMMITTEE Mr. Paul Robbins, Chair Dr. Fred Stockinger, Chair

Mr. Roger E. Beaverson—Business and Finance Dr. J. Paul Gentile Mr. Richard W. Gygi—University Development Dr. Carl Hassel

Dr. J. Paul Gentile—Student Affairs Mr. Carl Moellering Dr. Beverly Jacobus Brightly—Academic Affairs Dr. William E. Pannell Dr. Roger L. Jenkinson, Faculty Representative Mr. Paul D. Robbins Mr. Robert Hodge, VP. Planning/Info. Resources Dr. Samuel F Wolgemuth Mr. Wynn Lembright, VP. Student Affairs Dr. Robert W. Nienhuis, VP. TUFW

UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mr. Richard W Gygi, Chair Dr. LaRita R. Boren Mr. Kenneth Flanigan Dr. John O. Hershey Mr. Jerry E. Home Mr. Richard Russell Mr. Gene L. Rupp, VP. Development Dr. Robert W. Nienhuis, VP. TUFW

E3 TaylorUniversity — UPLAND CAMPUS

Scholarship program benefits alumni dependents

Dependents of alumni have a special Scholarship, which was created in 1979 Stevens says. "It's not the size of the privilege when they enroll at Taylor by Dr. and Mrs. Milo Rediger, in honor scholarships, but it's the spirit of the University. Each student whose biologi- of their parents. Three other scholar- program and of what we're trying to cal or adoptive parents are Taylor ships were created in 1989: the Garnet do. Eventually, the program will pro- alumni—those who either graduated or I. Rice, the Ruth M. Flood and the duce significant funds for helping accumulated 25 or more credit hours Taylor University Alumni Dependent alumni dependents to attend Taylor." from Taylor—automatically receives a scholarships. He adds, portion of Taylor's endowed alumni Funds for the Taylor University "This is the dependent scholarships. scholarship, according to Stevens, come kind of pro-

This effort to assist alumni depen- primarily from memorial gifts of family gram that dents with their tuition began in 1990. or friends who want to honor someone always takes a Although the amounts are small, they special, but do not have enough to while to are growing through the support of endow a new scholarship. However, increase friends and alumni of Taylor. Charles "this source has been growing constantly because there Stevens, associate director of develop- from people who see the significance of are more and ment, has coordinated the program the scholarship," he says. more students since 1989, when a proposal for the Currently, the endowment for the coming who are scholarship was conceived. "The essence alumni dependent scholarships stands dependents of of this program is that there is a desire at approximately $836,000. The interest alumni. Even on the University's part to encourage accrued from this amount is divided by though the alumni dependents to consider Taylor the number of eligible students and funds are Alumni dependents receive assistancefrom and to help make it more affordable for awarded equally to them. According to increasing, the scholarships such as the one established them," he says. Stevens, each recipient should receive amount per by Late President Milo and Velma

According to Stevens, four sources between $200 and $225 this year. student is not in honor of their parents. of endowed money are used to fund the Although small, "the amount is an growing by program. The initial investment and expression on the part of the University leaps and bounds. However, it is grow- impetus came in 1 989 through the that we are committed to the sons and ing by the commitment and consistent Rediger/Vernier Alumni Dependent daughters of alumni coming here," giving of various people." Eric Tan '96

Frances White Ewbank Colloquium to focus on Lewis

Taylor University will host The Pam Jordan, also of Taylor University; To regis- Frances White Ewbank Collo- Bruce Edwards, of Bowling Green State ter, please send quium on C. S. Lewis and Friends, Nov University; Jerry Root, from Wheaton $40 to The

14 and 15, on the Upland campus. College; and a number of unannounced Frances White Several noteworthy activi- speakers who will present Ewbank ties will be featured and papers on topics related to Colloquium, prominent scholars will C. S. Lewis. English participate in the week- David Payne will revisit Department, end event. campus to perform a special Taylor Speakers for the impersonation of Lewis. University, 500

Colloquium include Payne first visited campus West Reade

Marjorie Mead, associate last spring for the dedication Avenue, Ed Brown has been a long-time collector director of the Wade of the Edwin W. Brown Upland IN of the literary works of C. S. Lewis. Center at Wheaton Collection. In addition, the 46989, or College; Dr. Edwin W. Taylor Theatre will host register online at http:// Brown, whose collection David Payne portrays Lewis performances of www.tayloru.edu/cslewis. Please make of rare books and manu- Shadowlands. Tickets for checks payable to Taylor University. scripts by C. S. Lewis, George either the Thursday or Saturday perfor- MacDonald and other authors, was mances may be reserved; complimen- For further information, please call given to the University earlier this year; tary tickets are available to registered (765) 998-4971 or send e-mail to Taylor President Dr. Jay Kesler '58; guests of the Colloquium. [email protected].

Autumn 1997/WtOS 19 — ATHLETICS

Football families provide encouragement for team

Somewhere in the realm of a prion the team and shares in team devotions and determine ways to improve and

truth is the idea of the home team as well. A special speaker is also brought develop strategies against specific advantage. Every athletic team that has in to share before each home game. opposing teams.

a place to call its own knows the infalli- Alumni who played football at Taylor Before the start of each season,

bility of this belief. Imagine, then, a are among those who speak, as well as Wilt sends each football family a packet home team's bewilderment when the members of the athletic staff and Presi- of information, with the schedule of Trojan football team comes to town dent Jay Kesler '58, who shares with the games and information regarding travel with a mighty contingent of zealous group each year for Parents Weekend. and accommodations. Families often fans that outnumber the home crowd. This year, TUFF will provide travel together and stay in the same

It is no rare occur- grilled hamburgers and hotel as the team for away games.

rence for the Trojans to hotdogs after each "There is no doubt in my mind

have such a supportive There is no doubt in home game, offering that parents come to the games more

crowd for their visiting another opportunity because there is a football family pro- my mind that parents games, and at the heart for football families to gram," Stover says. "We've made some

is fellowship of this support an come to the games more with the very good friends who will stay with us energetic group known team. Other events long after Chris is done with Taylor as Taylor University because there is a include a pizza party football." Football Families and a picnic by the Wilt also qualifies as a Football football family program. (TUFF). Founded in Taylor lake during the Parent as his son Chad '00 is now in his

1982, the program is playing season. second year of Trojan football. Jack Stover "Our still unique among Another important family is totally involved," he says. "For colleges and universi- role that TUFF has my son to be connected with those

ties. This became evident to Jack Stover, filled is that of coordinating special families, I couldn't ask for anything president of TUFF and father of Taylor projects for the football program. Over better. We're excited, as a family, to be football player Chris Stover '98, when the past two years, TUFF gathered experiencing that." he contacted other schools Taylor was about SI 5,000 to purchase video editing With the support of TUFF, the

scheduled to play last year, to learn equipment and cameras for taping Trojans are challenging the home court

about their football family programs. games and practices, Stover says. With advantage, showing that it is not so im- "I was surprised to find that there this equipment, coaches and players are portant where one plays, but rather who

was no team that we played who had able to review the team's performance fills the bleachers. Randy Dillinser '95 one," he says. "But of the seven or eight

teams that I contacted, three of them felt strongly enough about what we were Volleyball team visits Honduras doing that they asked me to send them a letter outlining how we organized ours Seven members of the volleyball the trip as much as the athletic competi- so they could start one of their own." team traveled to Honduras for ten tion. The team took Bibles with them Head Coach Steve Wilt was equally days in August that involved intense and witnessed to the players on the impressed when he learned about the competition and service opportunities. Honduran team as well as to others program. "In my coaching experience The team played matches against the whom they met. They also participated

I've never seen a group like this that is Honduran in church services, worked in an orphan- so closely connected," he says. National age and spent time in a school where TUFF requires no membership Team in the they led a volleyball clinic and shared dues, and all family members of players Olympic their testimonies.

are encouraged to attend the meetings. Stadium in While in Tegucigalpa, the team The group meets before each home the capital stayed at the Humuya Inn, a bed and '9 game in the Stuart Room, located in city of breakfast operated by Scott 1 and the lower level of the Rediger Audito- Tegucigalpa. Mimi (Barahona '92) Crook. Those

rium. There is no lack of fellowship at Coach participating in the trip included seniors the meetings, with normal attendance Angela Natalie Steele and Rebecca King; ranging from 50 to 70 and a high turn- Fincannon juniors Angela Olinghouse, Heather

out last year of over 1 00 for one meeting. stressed the Pickerell and Laurie Dunkerton; and

The group prays together for Coach Angela Fincannon rallies missions sophomores Brittany Huyser and

injured players and other concerns of the team in a pre-trip practice. motive of Allison Heiser.

20 TAYLOR/ Autumn 1997 — ATHLETICS

Laurie Winterholter: from non-runner to triathlete

Running for the first time as a fresh- that," she says. "It may take me all day, that end of her training "afloat." She man in college, Laurie Winterholter but I think I could do it."' spends up to 25 hours per week swim- decided she liked the sport so much that She is a long shot, at best, compet- ming, cycling, and running. for the last three years of her college ing in the under-30-year-old division, Among Laurie's most ardent sup- career she ran as a member of the Lady where athletes typically hit their peak porters are her parents, Larry and

Trojans' cross country and track teams. performances. To enter the Iron Man Lynne. "We think it's really neat that After graduation, the competitive juices competition, she would have to win her she's been able to do this," says Larry, still flowed, leading her to compete in division in any triathlon, which most adding that they run together whenever marathons and triathlons. (A triathlon is likely would mean being the female she comes home. "She's getting better; three events in one: swimming, cycling winner. One other possibility would be I'm getting older. I don't try to swim and running.) having her name drawn by lottery. In with her." Laurie's parents come to the

In last year's the meantime, triathlons to lend both practical assis- Detroit Free Press Laurie's goals are tance and moral support. "They don't International to continue to like the swimming part of the triathlon,"

Marathon, train and com- she says, because it is hard to tell in the

Laurie finished pete at a high crowd of swimmers which one she is. with a time of level while stay- Others whom Laurie credits for her suc- three hours and ing injury-free. cess include her cross country coach at fifty minutes. In Laurie Taylor, Ray Bullock, and Al Smith, vice the Muncie maintains a president for business and finance. Endurathon, also rigorous training While riding high on her newfound last year, she regimen, this athletic success, Laurie gives tribute to covered the 1.2- year running God for what is happening in her life. mile swim, the over 1 ,500 miles, "God has given me the ability and 56-mile bike ride, cycling nearly opportunity to do this," she says, and the 13.1 -mile 3,000 miles and pointing to her life verse in Scripture. run in just five swimming about "Romans 12:1-2 says that I am to hours and 30 200 miles. "The present my body as a living sacrifice." minutes. Com- swimming is easy Whether by wearing a t-shirt with a paring the phys- because I grew Christian message or sharing her life ical demands of Triathlete Laurie Winterholter '92 had never imagined up doing it," she and testimony with her friends, Laurie the marathon herself a runner before she came to Taylor University. says. Her train- attempts to be that living sacrifice. "He and a triathlon, ing menu is long has allowed me to do this for His

Laurie sees similarities. "If you asked on pasta and short on fat. "It's a lot glory" Jim Garringer me in the last six miles of a marathon easier to go out and train when you which is harder, I would say the mara- haven't had a hamburger and fries." Football Schedule thon," she says. "If you asked me in the She does, however, have one exception: last three miles of a triathlon, I would "I like everything that's chocolate." say the triathlon." Another reason for her high-octane Sept. 13 Anderson 1:30 p.m.

Laurie's steady improvement in the training routine is her location and job. Sept. 20 Tri-State 1:30 p.m. triathlon has brought not only success, After graduating from Taylor in 1992 Sept. 27 @ Geneva 1:30 p.m. but recognition. Last year, she was with a degree in recreational leadership Oct. 4 @ St. Ambrose 12:00 p.m. nationally ranked as a female triathlete and physical education, Laurie moved and could have qualified for the United to Adrian, Michigan, where she became Oct. 11 Trinity Int'l 1:30 p.m.

States' world team. Although she did the fitness and aquatics coordinator at Oct. 18 @ Iowa Wesleyan 1:30 p.m. not pursue a berth on the team, she the Christian Family Center. After her Oct. 25 St. Xavier 1:30 p.m. does have another goal: to compete in arrival, she began training with a group Nov. 1 Ma lone 1:30 p.m. the Iron Man Triathlon in Hawaii. The of friends who were also interested in Iron Man consists of the almost mind- running, swimming or biking. Although Nov. 8 @ Findlay 1:30 p.m. boggling challenge of a 2.5-mile swim, most of that group has now given up on Nov. 15 Olivet Nazarene 1:30 p.m.

a 1 12-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile athletic training, she continues. With Home Games in Bold marathon. "I saw the Iron Man on TV access to the Christian Family Center's All Times Local and thought it would be neat to do swimming pool, Laurie is able to keep

Autumn 1997/ TAYLOR 21 — DEVELOPMENT

Samuel Morris Hall projected for early completion

Students found a surprise waiting for ground utili- adjacent to Swallow Robin Hall, and at them when they returned to school ties. Super- the corner of State Road 22 and Reade this year as the new Samuel Morris Hall intendent Avenue, replacing the former gravel

has begun to take shape. By press time, Mark Holl- parking lot. The residence hall is

Calumet Construction Corporation had ingsworth scheduled for completion this spring

completed the basement of the four- anticipates and, according to Hollingsworth, floor residence hall, including under- the resi- should be handed over to the University dence hall to by the beginning or middle of April. be entirely closed in by Thanksgiv-

ing to allow Old Morris overshadows two

work to construction crew members. continue on the interior over the winter months. Along with the residence hall construction, Calumet poured two new

parking lots, which were completed and ready for use by the middle of August. The lots are located at the corner of

1 1 alls go up on the north wing of the new Samuel Mo. Second Street and Reade Avenue, W'orkers assess a portion of thefuture basement.

One evening in the life of a student ambassador

look at the phone nervously. My task with confidence, and I had made a Calls such as this one encouraged

I bright yellow script is clutched bit of money for Taylor. By the end of me that we have a greater cause at stake

tightly in my sweaty palm. I look around the night, I was actually having fun here at Taylor. I was doing more than

me; my fellow "phonathoners" are all talking to Taylor's alumni. begging for money. I was giving people

talking cheerfully on their respective I realized that— 5, 10, 30 years just like me the chance to support lines, and most are even smiling! I ago—most of them were just like me. Taylor and all that she stands for. The slowly dial the number in front of me, They knew about Taylathon and Sammy alumni, on the other hand, gave me the praying that the names printed on my Morris and living in Upland. They went chance to glean a wealth of wisdom purple and white sheet will not be home. to classes and stayed up late writing from those who have gone before me.

"Hello?" a voice answers. I really start papers, and even slept through their When the sheets were all tallied

to sweat. "Uh, hello. This is Jennifer alarm once or twice. I wasn't simply and the pledges were in, being a "fund- Howell, and I'm calling as part of begging for money for a Litde League raiser" was

Taylor's annual phonathon." I stumble barbecue, here. I was asking for support not so bad

through the rest of the call, and when I of a school that most already held dear. after all.

get to the dreaded question: "Would "Taylor has meant a lot to me," the And I am

you consider a gift to Taylor?" I am voice on the other end of the line said. not in the almost shocked when the faceless voice "I found Jesus at Taylor. That's where least bit

says, "Sure, I think we could do that." God led me into ministry. Treasure your ashamed

For the 25 students who make time there, Jennifer." I hung up from to make

5,500 calls to alumni during Taylor's that call with a greater appreciation for the next

annual phonathon in the spring, talking this place I so often take for granted. call,

on the phone is a job. But it does get "Do you have any prayer requests?" confident

easier. After I made several calls that I asked yet another donor. There was a that what

first night I had begun to approach the long pause on the other end. "Well," I'm doing Jennifer Howell served as a

the voice finally said, "I was diagnosed has a piece student ambassadorfor twoyears Campaign Update today with cancer." As I filled out a of eternity (oneyear as a student ambassador

prayer request form, I offered a prayer in it. leader). She is currently serving As ofSeptember 1 , nearly $30 million ofthe $75 million goal

as well for my sister in Christ, part of Jennifer . with Greater Europe Mission as for the Taylor Tomorrow Campaign had been identified. my Taylor family. Howell '97 a student in Portugal.

22 TAYLOR/ Autumn 1997 — WILLIAM TAYLOR FOUNDATION

Generations impacted through couple's instruction

Down a quiet street in the town of the South Adams Schools from 1935 to Rotary International. Throughout his Berne, Indiana, stands a cozy and 1975. This tenure was interrupted by 40-year service, Freeman led the band inviting home surrounded by well- World War II, when Freeman served in achieving great recognition for their tended flowers. Each week Dr. Freeman overseas in the military from 1942-45. excellence, including the 27 times the and Mary Kay (Myers '38) Burkhalter He later took leaves of absence in 1953- band performed in state competitions. open their home to more than 30 music 54 while completing his doctorate, and Despite the prestige he could claim students. Even though Freeman cele- from 1966-68 when he received a Ful- for his long tenure at both the high brated his 89th birthday on September bright Lectureship to teach in Colom- school and at the First Mennonite

16, he still teaches violin bia, South America. Church in Berne, where he served as and voice. At the age of Mary Kay began her minister of music for more than 50 85, Mary Kay continues college experience at years, Freeman's satisfaction comes to dedicate her energy to Wheaton College, but from sharing in the lives of the many teaching piano. returned home after one students he and Mary Kay have taught The Burkhalters semester. Her brother, and influenced. Some of their current have been examples of Clair, also went to students are now the third generation in perseverance and joyful Wheaton the following their families to study under their tute- service to many, whether year, but came home lage. Man' Kay, too, was active in ser- it be the 96 times after he contracted scarlet ving the local church, directing an 80- Freeman has directed fever. In the midst of the member children's choir for many years. Handel's Messiah, the Great Depression, they The Burkhalters have also extended lifelong friendships they The Burkhalters give music lessons were unable to continue their sendee to Taylor where Freeman

lo more limit lit) \tmli nh each week. have built with other their education. When taught evening classes from 1 960-64. residents of Berne, or the Dr. Robert Stuart offered He believes that a solid education is personal interest and support they have them scholarships, though, they came to essential for Christian young people, given to Taylor University. It does not Taylor and both graduated in 1938. and music is no exception. "A strong take long for one to realize a common Mary Kay was teaching in her Christian university like Taylor should bond that Freeman and Mary Kay hometown of YanWert, Ohio, when a be the very best it can be," he says. share: a strong commitment to music men's chorus, directed by Freeman, For that reason, the Burkhalters education. came to her school for a performance. have decided to give Taylor a major Freeman, like his siblings, was She was asked to accompany the group portion of their estate. Fifty percent of exposed to music early and often by his on piano. The two took notice of each their gift will be used to create an parents. "My father was interested in other and there began a life-long rela- endowed scholarship in memory of the giving us all the music we could get," he tionship. They were married in 1 946 Burkhalters, which will be given to a says. "So he bought a top-of-the-line and resettled in Berne, where Mar)' music major; the remaining 50 percent phonograph and recordings of fine Kay taught in the local schools for will be used to fund an endowment for music. And that's how I really grew to several years. She later began teaching the music department. love the violin." private piano lessons from home. One The Burkhalter's gift will add even As a young man Freeman became of her piano students went on to receive more strength to the music department interested in radios and in 1922 helped the highest piano award given by and to the academic program as a build the first radio receiver in Berne. Purdue University. whole. "I'm very happy with the way In addition, he sang and performed Freeman's high school students Taylor has developed scholastically," music throughout high school. Later, were ambitious. In 1963 they won a Freeman says. "There are many things while studying at Moody Bible Institute, national competition, allowing them to that have happened musically that I

Freeman had his first opportunity to perform at the annual convention of have appreciated." Randy Dillinger '95 direct a choir. Freeman received his

Bachelor of Music Education in 1 934 and his Master of Music in 1941, both THE WONDERS OF TURKEY from Northwestern University. He then Visit 0tu4tey and the d'everi 6hui*ches o/\ (sia i f/i/ior (tReoefadon 1-3). pursued a Doctor of Education degree, which he received from Columbia Mark your calendars for July 16-29, 1998. The William Taylor University in 1 954. Foundation will sponsor the trip hosted by Ken and Beth Smith. For a Freeman spent most of his profes- brochure and more information please call 1 (800) 882-3456, ext. 5 1 44. sional life in Berne, teaching music in

Autumn 1997/ TAYLOR 23 Send your alumni notes and photographs to ni/tv Marty (Cleveland '78) Sanger in the alumni office. 1 1 e will use photographs as space

t^T% permits. Write us, call us at 1 (800) 882-

3456, ext. 851 13, or send us email: il/ote& [email protected].

1915 wife Beth's address is PO 98 academic yr. He also had bereaved and the abused, Box 4725, Dowling Park, FL a book published recently and service with Young Life Iris Abbey died on May 14 in 32064. • Marguerite (Deyo) titled God's Downward Canada Warren, IN. She was Taylor's Pugh passed away on June Mobility. which oldest living alumna before 2 in Orange City, FL at the she her death. She lived in age of 90. She served as a estab- Upland from 1910 to 1994, 1961 missionary: 6 yrs in lished when she moved to the UM Dr. William & Becky and 25 yrs in and United Methodist (UM) Panama Ringenberg celebrated their Zimbabwe. In 1964 she was devel- Memorial Home. Look for a 35th wedding anniversary on elected exec secretary of the oped into tribute to Miss Abbey in the Aug 18. They were married in Board of Global Ministries of a vital Karen (Hansen) Szabo winter magazine. Berne, IN. In honor of their the UMC. She was preceded anni- organiza- 1925 in death by husband Dr. A. versary tion. Surviving Karen is Wesley Pugh '22. She is and husband Dr. Michael Szabo J. Lauren & Harriet (Leisure survived by 2 stepdaughters Becky's who lives at 4204 107th St, '26) Naden celebrated their Gerry (Pugh x'42) Barr and Edmonton, Alberta T6J 2R9, 70th wedding anniversary on retire- June (Pugh '44) Bergwall, ment Canada. The Karen H. Aug 18. They were married 2 nieces Lois (Deyo '52) from Szabo Memorial Fund was in 1927 at Smith and Miriam (Deyo '55) public established to support new the home Vallejo, and a nephew school staff training for Young Life of her Arthur Deyo '62. teach- Canada. parents. Dr. 1 1 illiam and Becky ing, the Ringenberg Lauren is a 1951 couple 1964 retired (Eells) Andresen traveled to London and John x Anita (Weimer teacher, Dorothy & died on April 13 in Chapel Switzerland where their '63) Freeman have moved to farmer, and Pointe, PA. ancestors lived. Bill contin- 5717 Unit Ct, Hanover Park, published She had been an asst to the dean of admis- as a prof of history at IL 60103. John works for author. ues sions and registrar at SUNY Taylor. Their address is 500 ServiceMaster, setting up a J. Lauren & Harriet Harriet is a at Buffalo. Reade Ave, Upland, IN training program for inmates (Leisure) Naden retired W 46989. at the DuPage County Jail. teacher. Anita is employed at the The couple have 4 children. 1957 DuPage County Purchasing They also have 15 grandchil- John Stroman retired as 1962 Office. dren and 25 great-grandchil- senior pastor from the 3,000- Margery Livingston dren. The Nadens reside at member Pasadena Commu- continues to serve with BCM 29293 Hayworth Rd, Atlanta, nity Intl in the Democratic 1966 IN 46031. Church Republic of Joe & Elaine

in St. Congo. Her e- (Shugart '65) 1931 Peters- mail address is Vandegriff live at Rt burg, FL. marlivingston® 7, 307 Vivian, Rev. Ralph Dodge recently In Sept juno.com. Brazoria, TX 77422. celebrated his 90th birthday • he joined Karen (Hansen) Joe's e-mail address with a large number of [email protected]. extended family members. the Szabo passed John Sim faculty of away on Jan 9. Included in this group were Trinity lives were Margery Livingston 1971 son R. Edward Dodge '57 Many Theol in Ghana, West touched by her and grandson Randall E. Sem Rev. Gary Evans Africa is teaching life of ministry through Dodge '81. Rev. Dodge & where he has earned a DMin degree biblical studies for the 1997- counseling, caring for the from Trinity Evangelical Div

24 TAYLOR I Autumn 1997 ) .

School. This also means wife received $1000 and her 1 997. She was a prof at Ernest reside in Zephyrhills,

Wanda just earned her 3rd school received $500. Be- Johnson and Wales Univ in FL. They have 3 children:

PHTS degree (according to cause of this award, Kathy is Providence, Rl where she Jason (18), Mamie (15) and

Gary that's "Put Hubby now a candidate for the was dearly loved. Leah was Rachel (3).

Through School!") He is James Bryan Conant nation- also an aquatics instructor senior pastor for Highland al teaching award and will for the American Red Cross. 1976

Congregational Church. Son remain eligible for 3 yrs. She loved to camp with her Dr. Louis ("Buzz") Gallien will grad after Congratulations Kathy! Dr. family. Survivors are Todd be a TU • hus- is chair of the education dept student teaching this fall and David R. MacRae x and band Peter and 2 sons, Luke at Mercer Univ. He and wife '91 daughter Tracie (Evans Kristen Griffith were united in (10) and Noah (7) who live at Lee reside at 2964 Crestline Zander lives in Ml with marriage on June 12 in 161 Adamsville Rd, Dr, Macon, GA 31294. • husband David and daughter Grand Rapids, Ml. David is a Westport, MA 02790. Karen (Sulfridge x) Hannah. The Evans live at clinical psychologist in Iseminger completed her Clifton Ridge, Highland, private practice. Kristen is 4072 a 1974 PhD in medical ethics. She is certified financial Ml 48357. planner and Scott & Lynn Hughes live at asst prof of nursing and is active in women's ministry. S Park Rt, Box 1511, Jackson, philosophy at the Univ of 1972 Their combined family also WY 83001 . Scott is a federal Indianapolis, a medical Rev. Herb Buwalda, Jr. includes: Erin, 18; Shannon, law enforcement officer with ethicist for the Gynecologic received the DMin degree 15; Adam, 12; Kristiana, 4; the rank of detective ser- Oncology Group, and has a from McCormick Theol Sem and Olivia 3. The MacRaes geant for Teton County, WY. clinical practice at Fortville in parish revitalization. His reside at 4055 Mont Katnich He has coordinated several Family Practice. Her address thesis project was "Growing Ct NE, Grand Rapids, Ml presidential and vice presi- is 19814 Tomlinson Rd, as an Inclusive Congrega- 49546. • Karen (Seeley x) dential visits to Jackson Hole Westfield, IN 46074. Voice is working for tion." Herb is senior pastor at Sommer Ohio and coordinated the Baker- mail is 317-788-6113. • National of Prayer the College Ave UM Church Day after Shervernadza Summit. He is Keith & Cindy Thompson retiring from teaching in in Muncie, IN. Wife LeeAnne a also on a SWAT team. He is announce the birth of Hunter Christian (Keller '74) teaches 3rd gr in school for 10 yrs. currently assigned to a Andrews on March 21 She is also in the process of Muncie Community Schools. Regional Drug Task Force. Sisters are Morgan Blair (6) opening a bridal shop. She Their daughters Gina and He was voted Peace Officer and Madison Taylor (3). Keith

Kelly are students at Hope and husband Jon have 3 of the Year in 1984. Wife is working for Highlands Ins children at '97, College. The family's TU: Jena Lynn is a communications Group as senior vice pres for '00, '01. address is 4011 Coventry Dr, Jon and Aren supervisor in the Teton commercial lines. They live Daughter is Muncie, IN 47304; e-mail is Leah a HS County Sheriff's Office and in Lawrenceville, NJ. [email protected]. • freshman. Jon is a health was featured on the televi- Cynthia (Belon) Carlson planning administrator for the sion show Rescue 911. 1977 State of Ohio Health Dept. went to Heaven to be with her Together they enjoy motorcy- Berry & Lynn Huffman are They live in Wadsworth, OH Lord on July 9 at Vanderbilt cling and make an annual the proud parents of Matthew and their e-mail address is Med Center, Nashville, TN pilgrimage to Walt Disney Noah born June 24, 1996. [email protected]. • Alan & after a courageous battle with World or Disneyland! • The family resides at 17440 Sue (Koerner) Sutton live in cancer. At the time of her Matthew & Christine (Purdy) Charter Barrington, Rl where Alan is death, she was employed at Reese live at 26927 Glenside Pines Dr, a missionary chaplain with Christ Presbyterian Academy. Ct, Olmsted Twp, OH 44138. Monu- Community Chaplain Servi- Among her survivors are sons • Madonna (Jervis)Wise ment, CO ces. He serves in nursing Peter and Justin, 2 sisters in- was named principal of West 80132.* homes also at cluding Deborah (Belon 79) and works Zephyrhills Susan Barrington Baptist Church. Schrauger, and her parents. Elem (Wilson) Sue works at Barrington Memorials may be made to School. Palomba Christian Academy. the Peter and Justin Carlson Their 2 Madonna was Educational Scholarship daughters, Stacey (21) and has been named Bethany (19), attend Gordon Fund, c/o Christ Community with this manager of health care College and son Jesse (14) is Church, 309 Church St, district for planning and administration Franklin, 37064. a HS freshman. They would TN • Kathy 23 yrs, in The love to hear from friends! Kitzmann was selected win- Madonna (Jetvis) 1 1 Ise having Timken Their address is 14 Burr Ave, ner of the ACS Central served as Company's Barrington, Rl 02806. Region Award for HS Chem- a district school administra- Human istry teachers. Up to 9 region- tor, teacher, and guidance Resources al winners are selected each 1973 counselor. She is also a and yr. In addition to the HS Leah (Powers) McGarr died licensed mental health coun- Logistics honor this represents, Kathy unexpectedly on May 17, selor. Madonna & husband Ctr. She

Autumn 1997/ TAYLOR 25 —

started her career with the Rebecca and Mark. They Lynnfield Cir, Union, OH works with controls and

company in 1977 as an assoc arrived in the Burnett home 45322. • Rev. Eric & building automation systems

industrial engineer. She and on June 26 from a Russian Darcella Jarmon reside at and Deb is a full-time home-

husband Dennis live in North orphanage. The Burnetts are 4040 Balwynne Park Rd, 1st maker. The Mechlings reside

Canton, OH. • Gordon Pritz serving in Russia as tent- Floor, Philadelphia, PA at 6811 Azalea Dr, Indiana- at was named principal maker missionaries. In 1 91 31 . Eric is a social worker polis, IN 46214. • Doug &

Marietta HS. Prior to that, he addition, Brian is a prof at for the Women's Christian Kathy Treu are missionaries

coached the McEachern HS Nizhny Novgorod State Univ. Alliance and also pastors the in the country of Chile,

wrestling team to a record- Their e-mail address is Transformed New Life serving with the Assoc of setting 7 consecutive state [email protected]. Christian Fellowship Church Baptists for World Evange-

AAAA wrestling titles. Gordon • David Gaines continues in Mt Holly, NJ. He is working lism since 1995. He is the

& wife Ginny (VanTreuren) teaching at Dayton Christian on his PhD in church admin business administrator and

live at 1646 Reflections Trail, Schools. He is the social at Trinity College & Sem.# Kathy teaches in the Chris-

Powder Springs, GA 30073. studies dept chair and Allen & Debra (Boetsma) tian school. Daughter Lia is

teaches at the Troy campus. Mechling announce the birth in 1st gr this yr. Their e-mail

1980 He, wife Cathy, and children of Isaac Joseph on Oct 23, address is 105226.62®

Brian & Andrea Burnett Zachary (10), T.J. (6), and 1995. Siblings are Daniel (11) compuserve.com.

have adopted 2 children, Carianne (9 mos) live at 111 and Stephanie (8). Allen

International Aid assists victims of North Dakota's "500-year" flood

Hal Olsen '53, director of disaster relief evacuated because of the flood. I asked One of our workers would hold up for International Aid, Inc., led a team of him if he needed help. "We sure do! a book or some other item and Gordon

volunteer workers to Grand Forks, North Our basement would say, "No I want to save Dakota, May 5-12. This town of 70,000 took in four feet that." Then he would look at was 85 percent inundated by theflooding Red of water," he the soggy, brown thing and

River. International Aid sent eight truckloads said. "We'd say, "No, throw it out." This

of relief supplies and two teams of volunteers welcome your happened over and over. Team

to help with cleanup. With 5,000 homes team's help." members pushed the ruined

damaged in Grand Forks, victims could not Soon the items through a basement

even hire people to help than with the cleanup International window and wheelbarrowed

of their homes. Thefollowing is Ohm's Aid team, made the stuff to the street, adding

account in his own words. up of two ladies International Aid volunteer Amy Williams to the huge pile of debris. The

and seven men scrubs the Johnsons'flooded basement. whole street had brown, soggy

When I was a student at Taylor, we ranging from piles in front of the homes. had a number of students from North ages 37 to 65, was busy helping Gordon There were many tears and hugs Dakota. Checking the alumni directory, and Delores. The flood warning had when the job was finally done. "Taylor come so suddenly that University alumni relations has taken J^5^ the Johnsons had no on new meaning," kidded the Johnsons.

time to prepare. All of Proverbs 14:21 says, "Blessed is he who

Gordon's Taylor notes is kind to the needy." As surely as the were ruined; his year- Johnsons had become needy, the Inter- books were finished. national Aid team was blessed as they He had collections of helped this couple and other victims of magazines and books the "500 Year Flood" in Grand Forks, in his basement that North Dakota. Hal Olsen '53 were ruined. "We live ten miles from the flood plain of the Red River," Gordon said, adding that they had no flood insurance

Hal Ohen '53 fright) helped (Jordan '5(1 and Delores Johnson of Grand on their home. "We

Forks, MX recoverfrom the devastating flood the couple experienced. never expected the flood to hit our house.

I found that Gordon Johnson '50 lived We have lived here for 35 years."

in Grand Forks. I phoned Gordon, who, Gordon is a retired junior high school

with his wife Delores, had just gotten teacher and his house is just a block International Aid team members haul ruined items

back into their home after having been away from the school where he taught. out of houses following theflooding in Grand Forks.

26 TAYLOR! Autumn 1997 1981 golf! Tom's e-mail address is Andrew (8). Charles is the Elizabeth born Oct 6, 1996. Carol (Lowery) Anderson [email protected]. owner of CHP. Their e-mail is The family lives at 2526 E • Doug Oliver is pastor at [email protected]. Ron & Northgate St, Indianapolis, and husband Scott reside in • Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Trinity Church of God in Boca Tammy (Hinman '84) Scott IN 46220. • Scott Wagoner Raton, FL. and are the parents is along with their 3 children, Wife Kandy proud of pastor at Archdale Friends children Caleb (8), Rachel Joshua Price born April 19. Meeting (NC). church is Erica (13), Ryan (10), and The (6), Rebekah (4), and Josiah Brother growing and is presently in a Elyse (3). Reda Pump Co employs Scott as an applica- (3) are enjoying the sunshine Tyler is building program of a 16,000 tion engineer. Both Carol & and warm weather. They 3. The sq ft Family Life Ctr. He

Scott are involved in ministry would appreciate contact family's moved there in 1995 after 5 from alumni in the in in a growing expatriate any TU address yrs Muncie (IN) serving as church. Their overseas area. They can be reached is 2590 asst superintendent of the at address is Reda Pump Co, through the church 1251 Gay Indiana Yearly Meeting of Box 30480, Dubai, United SW 15th Ave, Boca Raton, Paree Dr Ron. Tammy (Hinman) Friends. He & wife Lynda Arab Emirates. • Steve & FL 33486. Zeeland, and son Tyler Scott wel- have 2 children: Erin (9) and Vicky (Halupnik) Clinkscales Ml 49464. comeJoshua Price. Chad (5). They enjoy the along with son Michael (2) 1983 • Jim & mountains and ocean. They welcomed Peter Frank on David x & Becky (Black '86) Michelle (Green) Steinbeck live at 119 Ridge Creek Cir, April 28. Steve is dir of Moe joyfully welcome Alexis welcomed Abigail Grace into Trinity, NC 27370. Their e-

their 1 1 singles and small groups at Karrin born Nov 7, 1996. family on June 5, 996. mail is [email protected]. Sisters Mission Hills Church in Siblings are T.J. (7) and are Amanda Joy (7) Allison Littleton. Vicky is at home Chelsea (8). The family lives and Hope (5). Michelle 1986 enjoys being a stay-at-home with the boys at 739 Kittredge at 509 Deer Tracks Trail, St. Maria Amstutz is a forecast St, Aurora, CO 80011. • Peters, MO 63376. mom and also enjoys living analyst for the biochemicals David & Kathy (Hubbs) less than 1 mile from her "old division of Boehringer Mann- roommate" Harden and their 3 children, 1984 TU Maribeth heim Corp in Indianapolis, Jonathan Christopher (True) Fleischhauer. The (7), Anthony x & Gail (Woolsey IN. Her e-mail is marla2@ (5), and Rachel have Steinbecks' address is 5002 (2), '83) Faircloth live at 5806 ix.netcom.com. • Scott & moved to Farmington Hills, Mallard Crossing Ln, Cincin- Dallas Ave, Pensacola, FL Robin (Sample x) Bacon Ml where David is the dean nati, OH 45247. 32526. Their e-mail address are the proud parents of twin of students at William Tyndale is tony_gail_faircloth@ sons born 3 months early on College. They can be wfic.com. • Rick & Connie 1985 Aug 20, 1996. Trent and reached at the college (Collins) Harlan have been Dan Edwards finished a Tyler are now doing well! address: William Tyndale blessed with a healthy, happy degree in clinical psychology Sister Rylee is 6. Robin stays College, 35700 W 12 Mile in April at of son Evan Dane born Nov 1, the Univ Florida. home with the children. Scott Rd, Farmington Hills, Ml 1996 following a pregnancy He is now in a clinical fellow- is asst principal at Blue Valley

48331 . • J. P. & Christine and delivery filled with ship at the Univ of Rochester HS in the Kansas City area. Zinn welcomed Emily miracles! The Harlans reside (NY) Med Ctr specializing in Their address is 823 N Arroyo Christine on May 14. The at 9636 Pepperidge Dr, pediatric psych. He will be Dr, Olathe, KS 66061. • Zinns live at 18 Briarlea Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46236. moving to Charleston, SC Charles & Kristen Bauer Moncton, New Brunswick, Connie continues employ- where he will be joining a joyfully welcome Isaiah Merrill Canada. Their e-mail address ment with Arthur Andersen consulting organization. Dan, born April 14. Sister Chloe is [email protected]. and Rick is a lighting rep with wife Genie, and children Grace is 2. Charles is assoc Westfield Lighting. • John & Taylor (7) and Sarah (4) live dir of the Christian Resource

1982 Pam (Miller) Hays reside in at 36 Cobb Terrace, Roches- Ctr in Giltner, NE, where he

Thomas "Nor" Kemner was Chicago where John is pastor ter, NY 14620. • Christopher is a ministerial resource to named vice pres for ad- of LaSalle Street Church. & Susan (Cook) Kniola are local churches and individu- vancement of Bryan College Pam teaches childbirth the proud parents of Laura als in a variety of capacities. (TN). He & wife Kathy live in classes and stays home with Louise born March 11. Brother Kristen is a full-time home-

Dayton with their 4 children: Greta (8), Caroline (6), Alex Nicholas is 3. The family re- maker and lay minister in the

Lauren (8), Brian (5), (4), Amanda (2), and Caleb sides at 5661 Carrollton Ave, area. They live at 1201 S "J"

Jennifer (3), and Claire (1). Benjamin, born at home on Indianapolis, IN 46220. • Rd, Aurora, NE 68818. E-mail

Tom & Kathy recently hosted May 5. Their address is 5850 David & Patty (Link)Tarlach is [email protected]. • a mini-golf reunion of former W Race Ave, Chicago, IL are proud to announce the David & Michelle (Mathes First-Easters including Brian 60644. • Charles & Kate birth of Evan David on Feb x) Becker now reside at '81 Dawes , Todd Shinabarger (Ingold '85) Payne live at 13. They live at 2835 S Home 6301 Beacon Hill Dr, Piano,

'81, and Jim Stimmel '81. It 298 Persimmon Ln, Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402. • TX 75093. David is in private was reported to be a great Elizabethtown, PA 17022, Scott & Elizabeth Timmons practice as a family practice/ time and slightly less great with sons CJ (10) and joyfully welcome Katherine sports medicine physician.

Autumn 1 997 / TAYLOR 27 He joins Steven Meliotes MD. e-mail address is mdofmo® proudly welcome Jon "Connor" in the Tennessee-Virginia

His office address is Presby- mich.com. • Brad & Angela born June 30. Sister McKenna Athletic Conference (TVAC).

terian Hospital of Piano, 6200 (Ellis) Oliver proudly is 2. The family resides at He also serves as women's W Parker Rd Apt 103, Piano, announce the birth of Abigail 1132 Westover Rd, Ft Wayne, tennis coach at King College. TX 75093. Michelle is a Lauren on Feb 18. Brother IN 46807. • Marc & Sheila • Michael Prell & Pamela

homemaker and fulltime Harrison Tyler is 4. They live (Harris '88) Graber are the McRae Prell an-nounce the

mother to Megan (4) and at 1471 S 16th St, Noblesville, proud parents of Madison birth of James Gorman on

Garrett (1), • Robert & IN 46060. E-mail is beoliver® Paige born June 8. Sister April 14, 1996. The Prells are

Denise (Dester) Cossins iquest.net. • Susan Joanne Lindsey is 4. Their address is living in down-town Philadel- proudly announce the birth of Miller and Todd William 866 W Main St, Berne, IN phia. • C. Alan & Patrice Daniel Jackson on May 11. Raisch were mar- 46711. • Paul& Symonette are the proud

Siblings are brother Kris (13) ried on March 1 Sharon (Wit) parents of Evan Joshua born

and sister Jacy (11). Rob in Mishawaka, IN. Heggeland Dec 15, 1996. Brother owns and manages a tech- TU participants joyfully announce Brandon is 3. They reside in nology solutions company, were Kathryn the birth of Jakob Nassau, Bahamas. • Dan & Celeritas-Technologies, based (Bryan x'88) Gerrit on March Cindy (Diener) Wilmot

in Kansas City. Denise is a Gross and 5. Sharon is sales proudly announce the birth of homemaker. The family lives Denise Crum '93. office mgr at Christina Naomi on Dec 4, at 18950 W 215th St, Spring Denise is Todd's Tyndale House 1995. Siblings are Philip (7),

Hill, KS 66083. • Matt & Nan cousin and intra- Todd & Susan (Miller) and Paul is a Rachel (5), and Joshua (3). Hobolth joyfully welcome duced the couple Raisch project mgr for a Dan teaches 7th gr in the Bailey Jane born April 26. to each other. commercial con- Baltimore Co School system

Brother Josh is 3. Matt is still Todd is golf course superin- tractor in Chicago. They live and Cindy is a consultant at EDS as a systems engin- tendent at the Ridgewood at 71 9 E Willow Ave, Wheaton, with Partylite Gifts. They

eer. Nan is a full-time mom. Country Club and Susan is IL 601 87. Sharon's e-mail reside in Hanover, PA.

Their address is 3312 Ashley employed by the National address is sharonjieggeland Dr, Orion Twp, Ml 48359. • Assoc of Printers and Litho- ©tyndale. com. • Scott & 1988 Marty & Faith (Champoux) graphers in their Center for Kim (Kile '88) Polsgrove Ruthanna Denton married

O'Leary live in Wixom, Ml. Professional Development. are the proud parents of Robert Bridges on June 7 in Marty works for General The Raischs' home address Kylie Addison born May 17. Winston-Salem, NC. The

Motors at the Milford proving is 7 Sorbello Rd #1 , Paramus, Brothers are Mark (5) and Ty couple's address is 4184 Fox

grounds as a senior project NJ 07652. (2). The family lives at 109 Meadow Ln, Winston-Salem, engineer. Faith homeschools Ridge Rd, Bristol, TN 37620. NC 27107. • Dr. Richard &

their 2 children, Jordan (5) 1987 Congratulations to Scott who Amy (VerLee) Elias are the

and Lauren (3), and runs a Kevin & Stephanie was named 1997 Men's proud parents of Peter Reese

math tutoring business. Their (vonGunten) Fitzharris Basketball Coach of the Year born Feb. 24. Richard is a

and courageous. Do not be terrified; do kfentle Jouch from the Jteam not be discouraged, for the Lord your p A God will be with you wherever you go." Other verses of encouragement were

After reading the article by Jacob and answered right and left from getting Isaiah 43:2, 4, "When you pass through

Chan, I thought I should write and share the doctor's surgery schedule cleared to the waters, I will be with you; and when

my story. On July 29, 1996, I was diag- having the insurance company approve you pass through the rivers, they will not nosed with ovarian cancer. My life the doctor even though his group wasn't sweep over you. When you walk through

changed dramatically that day. I have with our HMO! The surgery lasted seven the fire, you will not be burned; the flames

dreaded hearing those words all of my and a half hours and I lost 15 pounds will not set you ablaze."

adult life. I lost my mother to cancer when from fluid and the tumors. I had my first chemotherapy treat-

I was a sophomore at Taylor. Since my Because I was experiencing pain be- ment a week after surgery. Two weeks

40th birthday I felt like I had a cloud over fore and after surgery, I was on morphine. later my hair started falling out. All along

my head. That Monday the cloud settled I had terrible death dreams because of I said it wouldn't bother me, but when I

on my life. But from that day on God had this. I couldn't or wouldn't sleep because ran a comb through my hair and it came

a plan for me. I was afraid of what I would dream next. out in clumps, it really hit me that I had

My walk with the Lord wasn't quite The chaplain at the hospital, who was a cancer. I had five more chemo treatments, up to par, and hadn't been for a few years. member of my church, taped some scrip- ending in January of 1997.

But my first instinct was to call our pas- ture verses on the walls of my room. In February I elected to have a sec-

tor and ask for prayer. Boy, did the church Joshua 1:9 was one of them. That verse ond-look surgery to see if the chemo had

". go into action! Prayers were being offered continually reassured me, . . Be strong cleared up the cancer that remained af-

28 TAYLOR I Autumn 1997 dentist and Amy is a full-time working on his dissertation 43613. • Steve & Dana

mom. They reside at 1715 for a PhD in social work. He (Michel) Heiniger proudly

Exeter Rd SE, Grand Rapids, is project co-coordinator for announce the birth of Ml 49506. Brothers are Jake research being done at the Jordan McKenna on March

(6) and Luke (4). • Matthew Univ of Washington Med Ctr 26. Brother Colton is 3.

& Gail (Mercer) Moore joy- on diagnosing mental illness The family's address is

fully announce the birth of in children. The couple's 6922 Burmaster Ct,

Emma Elizabeth on April 27. address is 6732 Dolan PI, St Indianapolis, IN 46214. •

The family lives at 4400 Louis, MO 63139. • Dave & Taylorfriends gatherfor the wedding of Matt & Joleen ElkinsAve, Nashville, TN Karin (Hall) Rogers are Michelle (Hollar) & Scott Sanchez. (Burkholder) Hurt are 37209. • Kevin & Cheryl proud to announce the birth the proud parents of (Clark '89) Nill are the proud of Keirsten Elaine on Dec 17, Jr/Sr HS. The couple lives at Caleb Matthew born May 11

parents of Peyton Olivia born 1996. Brother Alex is 4. Dave 68949 CR 21, New Paris, IN (Mother's Day!) Grandpar-

Feb 28. Kevin & Cheryl met earned his MLS in spring 46553. • Mike & Lori ents are Tim '63 & Carolyn

atTU and have been married 1996 and is working as a law (Williams) McDivitt joyfully (Williamson '64) Burkholder.

for 7 yrs. The family lives at librarian in Chicago. Karin is welcome Hannah Kaye born The Hurt family lives at 218

12776 EdenbridgeCt, a stay-at-home mom. The April 7. Siblings are Matthew E Erie St No 1, Albion, Ml Jacksonville, FL 32223. • family lives at 1066 Spring (almost 3) and Sarah (20 49224. • With thankful hearts, Matt Ringenberg and Kasey Garden Cir, Naperville, IL mos). Mike teaches at Oak Kent & Joan (Munson) Myers

Dyer were married on March 60563. E-mail address is Hill HS and Lori is a full-time announce the birth of Ryan

1 in [email protected]. mom. Their address is PO Thomas, Elizabeth Anne, Box 273, Swayzee, IN 46986. and Christian James on May 1989 • Thor & Kristen (Heisler) 14. The triplets and their Jodiene Gamez married Rod Thomsen have moved to parents reside at 8551 136th

Anderson on July 20, 1996 in N4492 Ware Rd, Waupaca, Ct, Apple Valley, MN 55124. •

Saginaw, Ml. TU participants Wl 54981 . Thor continues to David & Liz (Foote) Olrich were Janel (Gamez '93) work for Safer RMP Systems joyfully announce the birth of Force and Jami (Miller '81) in sales/marketing. Kristen Joshua David on Nov 3, 1996.

joined Sister is 5. Kinzer. Jodie is teaching US has Waupaca Family Devon Lorae David

.1 latt Kascy Ringi vln rg & History at Jenison HS and Medicine as a family physi- is employed with Donnelly cian. Rod is a research asst at the • David Woodring and Corp of Grand Haven, Ml. Liz

Other TU participants were W.E. Upjohn Institute. The Barbara Gail Davis were mar- is teaching 2nd gr at Ravenna ried Tim Kern, Dirk Rowley x'89, couple's address is 5898 on June 21 in Fort Smith, Public Schools. The family In the wedding from lives Tom Archbald '87, Mark Bayberry Farms Dr Apt 6, AR. TU at 526 James St, Spring '91 were Troy Mounsey '89 and Lake, Ml 49456. Ann Ringenberg , and Peter Grandville, Ml 49418. • •

Ringenberg '96. Matt is Michelle Hollar married Stacey Peters. The couple Miraglia married Jamie Scott Sanchez lives at 281 6 36th St, Fort Harrison on July 20, 1996. '93 on Aug 10, Smith, AR 72903. E-mail TU participants were Sarah ter my first surgery. On February 23, 1996 in Goshen, address is [email protected]. (Miraglia) Medrys '92 and friends and family gathered at my home IN. In the wedding Kelley (Hughes '88) Corsten. to have a prayer and praise service. It was from TU were 1990 Jamie is a construction pro- wonderful! I felt the presence and power Stacey Bishop, Ed & Cheryl (Hubers) Bixby ject mgr and Ann teaches of the Lord and I knew that I would be Jodi (Fuhrmann joyfully announce the birth of kindergarten. They live at healed. There was no cancer. My doctor '87) Phillips, Elizabeth Anne on April 15. 171 E Lake Ridge Dr, said he was very surprised to not find any. Shawn Campbell Sister Lucy is 2. Their address GlendaleHts, IL 60139. •

He said that almost always there is more, '92, Eric Hehman is 3941 Lyndale Ave S, Minne- Mark & Linda (Lewis) not less. I am a definite believer in the '95, Brett Michel apolis, MN 55409. • Troy Sweeting are living in the power of prayer. God has been so faith- '92, and Mike Felton has moved to 518 N Bahamas. Their address is ful to me, even when I wasn't faithful to White '91. Oriental St, Indianapolis, IN PO Box SS-6489, Nassau, — '74 Him. Kathy Lesher Strapp Michelle teaches 46202. His e-mail is tfelton® Bahamas. Their e-mail is

1 st gr at New iupui.edu. Troy is a program- [email protected]. • Kathy Strapp lives in Paris Elem mer/analyst at USA Group. • Dan & Juli (Embree '89) Columbus, Ohio, with School. Scott John & Laura (Schneck '89) Tibbetts are the proud husband Mike and owns/operates Graham are happy to parents of twin girls, Anna daughters Stacey (center) S&S Lawn and announce the birth of Joshua and Claire, born Nov 11, and Amy. She would love Property Manage- John William born May 23, 1996. Dan is teaching and to hear old from TU ment. He is also 1996. Brother Nicholas is 3. coaching track and football. buddies. Her email is asst football The Grahams live at 3735 Juli works part-time as a [email protected]. coach at Fairfield Maxwell Rd, Toledo, OH social worker in Floyd County

Autumn 1997/ TAYLOR 29 .

Schools. The family lives at installer. The family lives at would love to hear from Winston-Salem, NC. • Steve 509 Charlton St, Rome, GA 922 Sherman Ave, Janesville, Taylor friends. E-mail them at & Kimberly (Lochridge) 30165. •Mitch & Melissa Wl 53545. • Michael [email protected]. • Brian Patterson are the proud (Miles '93) Beaverson have Mortensen has been named & Diane (Bendure) Carlson parents of twins Kari Andra moved to 161 Findlay Ct, assoc dir of development for are the proud parents of and Kyra Lauren born April

Elyria, OH 44035. Mitch is the Taylor Fort Wayne Ashley Taylor born March 17. 24. Son Jordan is 4. The working for Allied Signal. campus. He, wife Christine New aunt and uncle are family has moved to 2107

(LaRue '92) and daughter Shawn '90 & Janet Kensington Dr, Waukesha, Wl

1991 Ashlyn live at 0102 E -300 (Bendure '90) Rechkemmer. 53188. Steve is working for Rick & Dawn (Roth) Bolt N, Bluffton, IN 46714. • The Carlsons live at 6130 Ray Knitter Assoc. Kimberly is Millhollow Ln, Ft IN joyfully announce the birth of Scott Popejoy senior Wayne, enjoys being at home with Nicolas Richard on April 21 pastor of Oxford Junction 46815. • Vince& Chris the children. There is never a Assembly of God. He, wife (Schutte) Geddes are happy dull or quiet in Rick is a systems analyst at moment the '93) to the birth of Children's Hospital in Cincin- Kathleen (VanHorn and announce Patterson household! • daughter Elizabeth Grace Jordan Anne on July 10, nati. Dawn is a case mgr for Marc & Tamila (Doornbos CRI (social work agency). live at 209 3rd 1996. Their '91) Plastow are the proud address is The family lives at 4576 Wood Ave N, PO Box 5174 parents of Alexandre Marc Forest Ln, Batavia, OH 45103. 39, Oxford Piatt Rd, Ann born March 27. Sister Ashlyn • Bob & Sherry (Schrock) Junction, IA Arbor, Ml 48108. is 2. The family lives at 609 Boyack are the grateful and 52323. They They would love N Columbia, Warsaw, IN to proud parents of Katy Joy would love to hear hear from TU 46580. Their e-mail is born June 29. The family lives from TU friends! • friends! • Dan [email protected]. • at 108 McAree, Waukegan, Mark Ringenberg Gin and Joe Dan and Kristine Imhof graduated 1 Ross IL 60085. • James Ebert f^lF DePaul graduated with an MDiv from Place were from Univ FA/* 1 married married on Jan 4 on June 14. Dan 1 Luci Yale Univ. He is now asst ll with dean at Sarah Lawrence in Muncie, IN. graduated an 1 Jackson Parents of the MAE degree in U I on Feb College in New York, and JB '61 concurrently, began his doc- groom were Dr. William human services/counseling. ™ 1 22 in & Becky Ringenberg. Other Joe graduated with an MS V ' Kokomo toral studies in psychology at participants in the degree in information sys- Columbia Univ. He is working TU Dan & Luci Ross IN.TU on a book, a collection of wedding were Greg Kroeker tems. Both partici- essays and short stories. x, Angie Parks '93, Matt men attribute pants in the wedding '88, Peter Assistance is provided by Ringenberg and their scholas- included Dr. Jeffrey Stephanie Moody, a medical Ringenberg '96. Mark works tic achieve- Bennett, Craig research resident at the Univ at Enterprise Co and Kristine ments to Gunther, Aaron

of Pittsburgh Med School, is employed at the Mineola being 2 of the Pike, Brent Croxton, Scott Robison '93, an evolu- Elem School. The couple original 42 Paul Zazzo, Dan tionary biology PhD student resides at 1328 Bowman St, "mod-men" Mouw '93, Gary at Ohio Univ, and Shawn Clermont, FL 34711. • Mike from West Ross '95, and Carrie

Dan Gin (1.) and Imhof Maxwell, a high-flying & Kristen Robertson proudly Village. • Joe (Pigott '95) Ross. although never without a announce the birth of Troy Jael Norman The couple moved sense of humor computer James on Oct 1 8, 1 996. Mike married George Lippert on back to Upland where Dan, a been transferred from consultant in Chicago. • has May 25 in Tiffin, OH. TU former member of the TU golf Todd & Lynn Hardy are the police dept to an inter- participants were Heather team, is the PGA profes- proud to announce the birth agency narcotic division. The (Myers) Day, Kate Massot, sional at Walnut Creek and of Mitchell James on Nov 24, family resides at 11 Trappers and Emily (Brailey)Vanest. Club Run Golf Courses. 1996. The family lives at 230 Run Dr, Asheville, NC 28805. George Their address is 318 W Deershadow Rd, Maineville, works as Taylor, Upland, IN 46989. • OH 45039. • Rev. James 1992 a graphic Rev. Reuel & June (Roddy) Land lives at 218 N Walnut, Matt & Jennifer (Schuster) illustra- Sample joyfully welcome

Union City, IN 47390. His e- Brummund have recently tor and Reuel K. Sample II born

mail address is landtech® moved to 2792 Craig Ct, Jael is an March 8. Reuel is a Presby- bright.net. • Andy & Maria Marietta, GA 30062 with their educa- terian minister currently (Willis x) Meier are the proud 2 children, Seth (2) and George &Jael tion and serving as a Navy Chaplain

parents of Austyn Forrest Claire (1 ). Matt is an attorney (.Norman) Lippert training on the aircraft carrier USS

born on Dec 11,1 996. Maria specializing in nonprofit mgr at George Washington. June

teaches HS math and Andy organization law with the firm North Carolina Baptist Hospi- was a math teacher, but is

is a self-employed flooring Bird & Associates, PC. They tal. The couple lives in taking time off to stay at

30 TAYLOR/ Autumn 1997 home. They reside at 1047 S Montgomery was maid of Jacqueline Rose born June Senator Richard Lugar. His

Lexan Crescent, Norfolk, VA honor. The couple's address 4. Sisters are Evelyn (3) and responsibilities include

23508. • Brian & Susan is Egry Jozef u. 15 VI. 37, Madeleine (1). They live at traveling with the senator,

(Styer) Scott are pleased to 1111 Budapest, Hungary. 3415 Thome Rd, assisting in

announce the arrival of Their e-mail is 100263,303® Cleveland scheduling, and daughter Payton Nicole born compuserve.com. • Kelly Heights, OH maintaining day-

March 15. The family's Tipple graduated in June 44112. Richard to-day personal

address is 1552 Bethlehem 1996 from Georgia State Univ has started his activities. His

Rd W, Marion, OH 43302. • (GSU) with an MBA. After residency in inter- home address is

Marine Capt Daniel Seibel completing an administrative nal medicine at 1533 0ronoco St, just completed a 6-month residency at Bradley Mem The Cleveland Alexandria, VA deployment with the 22nd Hospital, he received a Clinic Fdn. • Jan 22314.* Tim&

Marine Expeditionary Unit Master of Health Admin from Elliot married Dan &Jan (Elliot) Hagen Beth (Brix) (MEU), which embarked GSU. He is currently the dir Dan Hagen on Popadic joyfully aboard the ships of the USS of the Cleveland, TN office of May 25 in Glen Ellyn, IL. TU welcome Landon Stephen Kearsarge Amphibious Ready the Arbor Management Group, participants were Shannon born April 12. The family Group. Early in the deploy- LLC. Arbor is a physician Hulbert '94, Cassie Boyd resides at 329 Hackmatack

ment, Seibel's unit evacuated practice management and x'95, Sharon (Elliot '81) St, Manchester, CT 06040. 2,500 US citizens from Sierra support company. Wife Lori Christensen, Robyn (Elliot Leone. The evacuation was (McGuffin '89) is an adjunct 77) Stubenrauch, Karen 1994 conducted jointly with prof at Cleveland (Elliot '78) Henderson, and French, psych State Robert Bright received the Nigerian, and Sierra Leone College. Tipples Juli (King '86) Elliot. Both Comm The JD degree from the Univ of surface ships. Equipped with live at 1279 Robinhood Dr NE, graduated from Valparaiso DC School of Law on May the 22nd MEU landing force, Cleveland, TN 37312. Univ with JDs. Their address • 20. He will be practicing law helicopters, Harrier attack jets, Brett & Wendy (Miller x) is 538 E Hawthorne Blvd, in his hometown of Point high-speed assault hovercraft, Walker are the proud parents Wheaton, IL 60187. • Marc Pleasant. His address is landing craft, tanks and of Zipporah Elizabeth born & Jackie (McConnell) Kline Potter Creek Rd, Box 87, armored 16. proudly welcome Leah Ann and amphibious June Brother Levi is 2. West Columbia, WV 25287. assault vehicles, born Oct 29, 1996. The family the 22nd The family resides at 160 N • Todd Clark and resides at 1603 MEU provided theater com- Washington St # 15, Perry, Louise McGeachin Jonathon Dr, manders with a wide range Ml 48872. from Scotland were of capabilities. The 22nd MEU Portage, Ml married in Cyprus on can evacuate civilians, rescue 49002. • Kelly 1993 April 12. MikeHieb pilots, Klopfenstein downed conduct recon- Jennifer Lambert married was a groomsman. naissance and serve initial and Bryan as Kenny Burkhart on June 10, Both Todd & Louise landing force ashore. Goossen '92 • 1995, in Pigeon Forge, TN. work for Youth for Dave Smith is mgr for were married on They now live in Northwest Christ Intl in the banking 1996, in Bryan Kelly at MeesPierson Ohio. Jennifer teaches 1st gr Nov 16, & Middle East North (Bahamas) Ltd. Cassandra Indianapolis, IN. (Klopfenstein) Goossen at CD Brillhart in Napoleon African office. Their (Edgecomb '88) is principal TU participants Area Schools. • Denise address is 134 of a primary school, Sesame were Tami (Steinman '92) Crum is program mgr for the Randall St, Tekonsha, Ml Academy. Their address is Swymeler, Brad Smith '92, Coalition of Christian 49092. Their E-mail is Paul Keller '92, and PO Box CB-12631, Nassau, Colleges & Universities in Alyn [email protected]. Bahamas. •Traci Southern Goossen x'97. They live at Washington, DC. • Janel • Landy Glavach lives at x lives at 660 Dempster St 1823 Maple Ave, Noblesville, W (Gamez) Force teaches 5th 3429 SW 69 Ave, Miami, FL Apt 2E, Mt Prospect, IL gr at IN 46060 with their dog, Roanoke Elem School. 33155. His e-mail is LandyG® 60056. Her e-mail is tricina® Husband David teaches in Bongo. E-mail Kelly at juno.com. • Sheri Lichty truman.org. • Alida Stark Southwest Allen County [email protected] or Bryan married Doug Bonura '96 married Jason Stellman on Schools. The couple lives at at Bryan_Goossen@ on July 20, 1996. They are June 14 in 1078 Allen St, bmc.boehringer- working with Youth With a Budapest, Roanoke, IN mannheim.com. • TR & Mission (YWAM) and went to Hungary, '94) where 46783. E-mail Angela (Lyons Knight Thailand this summer. Their they work isGamez2nd@ have moved to 509 S Main address is 18981 Morris Rd, together as aol.com. • St, Upland, IN 46989. No Conneautville, PA 16406. • missionaries Richard & more commuting from Deborah McClish earned an planting a Tami (Beller Frankfort! E-mail TR at MLS from IU in Dec 1995. She

Calvary Chapel x) Gaddis are [email protected]. • is now the youth services church. Robin the proud Keith Knepp continues to librarian at the Rockford Public

(Vergoz) Jason & Alida (Stark) Stellman parents of serve as the exec asst to Library. Her address is 1609

Autumn 1997/ TAYLOR 31 E State St Apt 302, Rockford, 1995 She is now a career 1996 IL 61104. • PauletteParr missionary with Wycliffe Cassie Boyd x is employed Elisabeth lives at 12359 F Cross Creek Bible Translators and with Walt Disney World Magic Bowler and Cove, St. Louis, 63141. leaves in Jan 1998 for MO Kingdom Entertainment. Her Will Hobbs x Her e-mail address is Africa orientation and address is 4772 Walden Cir were married [email protected]. • then will teach 3rd gr at #218, Orlando, FL 3281 1-2907. on June 14. Richard Andrew Popejoy the American School of Will Elisabeth • Bonnie Casey is attend- & TU partici- and Sara Michelle Hille were Yaounde, Cameroon. (Bowler) ing Central Ml Univ pursuing Hobbs pants were married on June 15, 1996 in For the next yr she will a master's degree in physical Michelle Bowman, Caryn Toledo, participants be raising support can OH. TU therapy. and Grimstead, Joel Leichnetz, were Scott Popejoy '91 and be reached c/o Chris & Cindy She has and Lyn Lutzer '95. The Dan Hopper. Drew is a tchr Watson, 1499 Cedar Tree Ct been couple's address is 581 E and coach at Toledo Chris- NE, Swisher, IA 52338. E-mail granted a Reagan Pkwy #64, Medina, tian Schools. The couple's is [email protected]. graduate • OH 44256. • Mark Dickens address is 30630 Drouillard Susan Schuster and fellowship is logistics coordinator for Rd Lot 302, Walbridge, OH Benjamin Rice were married scholar- C.H. Robinson Co in Nash- 43465. Their e-mail is Dec 28, 1996, in Chesterton, ship. For ville, TN. His address is 5726 andrew_sara_popejoy@ IN. TU participants were her new Stonebrook Dr, Brentwood, juno.com. Angie Hamsho, Leslie Darby, address call 616-866-8923. TN 37027. • Tricia Dugan • Brenda Michele (Schoonmaker) • Nelson Dewey is teaching lives at 11519 Magnolia Dr, Roberts West, Chris Loose, Lisa for 2 yrs at Pan American Ft Wayne, IN 46804. E-mail and Neai (Wold) Ramsey, Theresa Christian Academy as a HS is [email protected]. Farrand (Conner) Board, Jennifer science tchr. His address is • Craig Gillett was one of '95 were PACA, Rua Cassio de (Schuster '92) Brummund, 18 Senate Republican married on (VanOordt '94) Veen, Nogueira 393, Sao Paulo, Kim interns serving throughout Neal Brenda (Roberts) June 22, and Caryn Grimstead '96. & S.P. 04829-310 Brazil. E-mail the Farrand with Taylorfriend. 1996 in Ben Susan are finishing is [email protected] & 1997 Rockford, subject: Nelson Dewey. • master's of linguistics session IL. TU attendants included degrees at the Summer Max Fulwider graduated of the (Roberts '92) Norbeck, Institute of Linguistics, Univ Kim from Belmont Univ with a Indiana Julie (Boseker) Sager, of Texas at Arlington. They master's in music ed in May. General Kristen (Sailsbery) Sundin, are with Wycliffe Bible During the summer Max had Craig Gillett with Sen. Assem- Jennifer Farrand '97, Matt Translators and are assigned the opportunity to play saxo- Richard Bray (I.) and bly. Sparrow '96, and Dave to Southeast Asia. Lord phone with Christafari, a Sen. Luke Kenley Gillett Karhan '96. Neal is systems willing, they will leaving in a contemporary Christian band. be assisted analyst for Eli Lilly 1998. Their e-mail is & Co and • Eric Haar lives at 3809 Aug State Senators Richard Bray Brenda is a marketing asst [email protected]. Scotwood Dr, Nashville, TN • (R-Martinsville) and Luke for PinPoint Resources. The Elbert 37211. E-mail is ehaar® Thompson's address Kenley (R-Noblesville) with couple lives at Doral is - 7016 juno.com. • Kara Kennel x PO Box N 1907, Nassau research, constituent South Dr Apt C, Indianapolis, His E- married Josh Matthews on N 1907, Bahamas. services, preparation for each IN 46250. Robert Renee mail is • & Aug 3, 1996 in Naperville, IL. address elbertt® day's committees and floor (Fenner '96) Wohlfarth are TU participants were Eric batelnet.bs. • Jennifer session, as well as a variety pleased to announce the Wood, Stacy Scott '96, Don Vlack married Scott Bruce of other duties. • Becky arrival of Deanna Mitchell on Oct 14, Henderson Kay on June 22. '96, 1995. In the works for They would like to Brad wedding from Teen Mania, thank Taylor faculty, David TU were a youth staff, and friends for '96, and Elisa missions their prayers and Kristina (Webber) organization. encouragement Martin Sterner, Her address during the difficult '97. Scott (Vlack) Bruce are The Bonnie & Jennifer is 22312 FM pregnancy. Robert couple Casey, Sara joined by Taylorfriends. Toylorfriends celebrate with Josh 16W, Lindale, continues to work resides Renaud x, & Kara (Kennel) Matthews. TX 75771.0 at Ontario Systems at 5307 Dave Deibel, Chris Joe & Andrea (Boeve) in Muncie. Renee is a stay- N Hemlock Dr, Muncie, IN Koepper, Dave McGinness Masvero reside at 18117 at-home mom. Their address 47304. • Amy (Watson) '96, and Brian Rugg '93. Mohawk Dr, Spring Lake, Ml is Dr, 312 Idlewood Chester- Nickel spent the last 2 yrs The couple lives at 6010 49456. Andrea is office mgr field, IN 46017-1334. E-mail is teaching at Gospel Outreach Oakwood Dr Apt 5G, Lisle, IL for The Scriptorium, Center

[email protected]. in Chicago and has loved it! 60532. for Christian Antiquities, and

32 r/TOOfl/ Autumn 1997 , —

Joe is finance Korea. E-mail is and Melodie is employed at year" by the Washington mgr for AJ'S headmst® National City Bank as a sales State Environmental Health

Family Fun tcis.kaist.ac.kr. asst. Their address is 8961 Assoc. Seifert was nominated Centers. • • Melodie Brodwell PI #206, Fishers, IN by the dept of community

Sarah Ringenberg 46038. • Angie —I development Annette married Tim Sagers married _AA| director who McClung Smith '94 on George Rowley said Seifert had married Joel Joel & Sarah (A IcClungi Lekhnet. Sept 28, 1997, on March 22 in helped the Ethan in Indianapolis, Oaklandon, IN. county take

Leichnetz on March 8 in IN. Parents of the bride were TU participants great strides in

Richmond, VA. The couple Dr. William '61 & Becky were Rachel improving its lives at 1 725 Gurtler Ct Apt 1 Ringenberg. TU participants Jarvis, Dawn George & Angie (Sagers) RowL environmental Orlando, FL 32804. Joel were Elizabeth Gortner, Mcllvain, Brian health program works for FDS Inc and Sarah JanaWeir, Denise Endsley Rickert '95, Steve in just his first year out of works in the legal dept at x, Anne Oliver, Peter Snodgrass '98, and Wayne school. In addition to Walt Disney World. TU Ringenberg, Craig Hand Rowley '99. The couple inspecting sites for proposed participants in the wedding '93, Chris resides at 8446 Maple septic systems and his other were Matthew Hicks, Eric Wynkoop '94, Leaf Ln, Indianapolis, IN regular duties, Lars helped Moyen, Curtis Strohl, Will Shawn 46250. • Suzie Sheetz improve and implement the

Hobbs x, Nikki Nelson Vaughan '94, is teaching choir and county's septic system Pappas, George Leichnetz Jeff Greene general music at designer program. He also x'95, Terra (Twardy '95) '94, Mike Franklin Twp Middle writes a bi-

Saffen, and Andrew Falder '94, School near Indianapo- monthly column in

LeMaster '97. • Jeff Penn Mark lis. Her address is 4038 the Chinook is teaching at Taejon Ringenberg Tim & Melodie Willow Bend DrAptC, Observer. He lives

Christian Intl School in '91, and Matt (Ringenberg) Smith Beech Grove, IN 46107. in Long Beach, Taejon, South Korea for at Ringenberg • Pacific County WA. • Suzanne least 2 yrs. His address is '88. Tim is employed with Alt Environmental Health Thomas married

210-1 Jung Dong, PO Box & Witzig Engineering as Specialist Lars Seifert has Christopher Ryan Christopher & Suzanne 310, Taejon, Republic of environmental project mgr been named "rookie of the on Nov 30, 1996 (Thomas) Ryan

Fort Wayne and Upland Alumni Councils Unite to Serve

The Service and Outreach Commit- Hausser Hall was named after Ada of how she emptied 5 1 wastebaskets tee of the Upland National Alumni Mae Hausser, who worked for many each day as well as performing her Council (NAC) decided to plan a joint years on the Fort Wayne campus. Now other routine chores. John Nelson asked event with the Fort Wayne NAC for the at the age of 86, she came to the work- if she had ever dated. Ada Mae smiled annual summer project this year. On site and told the painters of her being shyly and said she had "no time for it."

Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21, all However, at the age of 53, Ada did the planning came to fruition when a marry a retired missionary from South total of ten council members met on America and they lived on campus. She the Fort Wayne campus with the goal of described evenings of sitting at his feet painting Hausser Hall. while he told her stories of his journeys. With equal representation from After a brief lunch, Toni Barnes both campuses, the group began their shared for devotions with the group. In long day of work. Voices singing "Jesus her homily, Toni explained that just as Loves Me" and "Do Lord" were heard these two alumni councils have joined as they worked diligently to achieve together to work on a special task, so their goal. Those who participated should the Upland and Fort Wayne campuses. should "pray until were, from the Upland campus, Harold Members of the Fort Wayne and Upland campus They '50 '49) and Gigi (Beischer Beattie, Tim National Alumni Councils share a meal together something happens" and support one Himmelwright '83, John Nelson '52, another whenever a need arises. Toni Barnes and Sherri (Perkins '59) born and growing up in Orlen, Indiana. As the tired workers got into their Gormanous; and from the Fort Wayne Fifty years ago, when she was asked to automobiles bound for Pennsylvania, campus, Lois (Haycock '68) McKuhen, come to Fort Wayne to do "laundry" Michigan, Illinois and Upland, they Bill Gerig '61, Don Hamm and Ada and housekeeping for the Fort Wayne said prayers for one another and began Mae (Smith '44) Hausser. Joyce Gerig Bible College, she felt privileged to looking forward to working together

'6 1 prepared meals for all the workers. come. She smiled as she told her friends next year. Sherri (Perkins '59) Gormanous

Autumn 1997/ TAYLOR 33 in Wheaton, IL. TU partici- Institute on Mission and 1996. TU and Scott

pants in the wedding were Evangelism held May 29 to participants BrunstingTUFW Jena Thomas 00. Michele June 5 at Huntington College. were Molly were married on

Anderson '97, Max The week was training for Orebaugh, July 12 in Fulwider '95, Gary Ross Gretchen Waukesha, Wl. TU '95, Toby Bohl '96, Kent Newhouse, participants were Parsons '95, and Eric Paula Hartzler, Angie Smith, Hehman '94. The couple Mark Radke, Curtis Brunsting, lives at 1470 Stonebridge Brad David, Josie Koepper Trail, Wheaton, IL60187. • Kurt Phelps (Hartzler) TUFW, Matthew Mary Ruth Van Veldhuizen '95, Craig DemorestTUFW

and Matthew Brunton were Edwards '95, x, Karen Borders married on June 1, 1996. Christopher Adkison '95, '96, Ann Soper '96, Bob The couple resides at 18707 From Youth For Christ's Summer In- Aimee Black '97, Erin Hill Sweeney TUFW '98, and 36th Ave W, Apt L103, stitute: (top, l-r) Amy (Smith'96) '97, Matt Brown '97, Ryan Smith TUFW '99. Lynnwood, WA 98037. • Paglia, Becky Loutrel '97, Paul Jennifer Hartzler '99, and Officiating the wedding was Jeremy Wade is youth dir for NurmiFWBC '73; (mid, l-r) Mike Carrie Hartzler '01. The Rev. Bud Hamilton '68,

Calvary Church in Cedar Falder '94, Scott Johnson '91, Tim couple resides at 469 E Park chaplain and athletic dir for Grove, Wl. • Jennifer Qiiandt '97, Carrie Baar '97, Dan Dr, Huntington, IN where the Ft Wayne Campus. '98; '96 Zimmerman is pursuing a Buck and Phil Sterner Matthew teaches at Hunting- Kristin is employed at master of arts in religion at ton North HS. • Mary ServiceMaster as a program- Trinity Evangelical Div School. those going into (or consider- Kutschke is an instructor at mer/analyst. The couple lives Her address is 2065 Half ing) full-time ministry with Sylvan Learning Ctr. She at 2448 Emerald Ct Apt 106,

Day Rd D1136, Deerfield, IL Youth for Christ. Dan Buck works with beginning and Woodridge, IL 60517. • 60015. Her e-mail address is '98 was there as an intern, academic reading, elem Amy Pearson lives at 1743-B

[email protected]. and Paul Nurmi FWBC '73 math, and study skills for N Wells St, Ft Wayne, IN

is an exec dir of East Central students in 6th through 12th 46808. Her e-mail address is 1997 Youth for Christ. • Beth Lin grades. She resides at 5731 Amy_Pearson@ Becky Loutrel attended Hartzler married Matthew Glendale Rd, Ft Wayne, IN sweetwater.com. Youth for Christ's Summer Thomas Harrell on Dec 21, 46804. • Kristin Lundberg

(From center, then clockwisefrom the right) Rvan Thomas, Elizabeth Anne

and Christian James take a well- deserved break after beating the rush hour

home (all three were born within three minutes of each other to parents Kent

andJoan (Munson '90) Myers); Nicholas (3) and baby sister Laura (at

one week) are the pride andjot of Susan (Cook

'85) and Chris Kniola; Matthew, Sarah and

Hannah arc the children of Mike and Fori

(Williams '88) McDivitt; Troy James gives

mom and dad (Mike '91 and Krislen Robertson)

a smile to hold on to: Payton Nicole is the

newborn daughter of Brian and Susan (Styer)

Scott, both '92 grads; Twin sisters Anna and

Claire are a double blessingfor Dan '90 andjuli

(Embree '89) Tibbetts; Bailey Jane, daughter of

Matt '86 and Nan Hobolth, checks out her new

world; Devon Lome (5) andJoshua David (3

months) strike stunning poses in this pair of

photographs. Mom and dad are David and Liz

(Foote '90) Olrich.

34 TAYLOR/ Autumn 1997 — 1

Healing in the Wake of Genocide

Since August of 1996, Debbie i pate lost their lives trying to protect lost 40 family members and has chosen has been working with the Indianapolis-based Tutsi friends. Uncles killed half-Tutsi to forgive: "Because God will not let His

African Leadership, an organization founded in nephews and nieces. In less than 100 people suffer more than they can bear.

1990for the purpose of assisting African lead- days, nearly one million Tutsis and He will heal." I think I expected to hear ers in full-time Christian ministry. She recently moderate Hutus were brutally killed. something about the new government spent one week in Rwanda with other African If I am unable to grasp the horror or the trials. But the simplicity of her

Leadership personnel, visiting churches in the of what happened, my trip to Rwanda answer struck me as profound. country. Debbie reflects on her first visit to the left me equally unable to understand ^ H 1 Land of a thousand hills . . . how these people can smile and rebuild % and learn to forgive. "Witwande?" I stepped back out into the sunshine ^iy>^ "Bazimungu." and saw two little girls standing under a I had to bend over close to ask her tree watching the "wazungu" from a fc'TiJtfl name, closer to hear her reply. For the distance. One of them just gave a shy Jy^Ly. W I children of Rwanda have lost their smile. The other one was Bazimungu. *T %1 fc voices. Bazimungu is an eleven-year-old Did she live here? Yes. Had she been ra> 2tJii ? \$ girl from the town of Nyamata, in cen- here when the Interahamwe 1 came? Yes. & t'lrn '% Nuti m M'i i tral Rwanda. We had driven for an hour What happened? She ran to the church *: Ml ' MB on rutted dirt roads, past soldiers and with her parents and siblings. This ^M checkpoints, over hills and through river church? Yes. How did she survive? They w^ a valleys to visit the church at Nyamata. killed someone with a machete and the $* The church had been left just as it was person fell on top of her. She hid under ; found after the genocide in 1 994, giving the body until they finished killing and outsiders a glimpse into the nightmare left. Then she crawled out and ran into Debbie Bowers '96 returns to Rwanda this spring. that suddenly invaded the lives of little the forest. Did her family survive? No. girls like Bazimungu. They are still inside. As humans we are always doing

Voices on the radio had called for That was my first day in Rwanda. I more damage than we are capable of

Hutus to unite and kill their Tutsi grew up in East Africa, so I was not undoing. In the end, reconciliation will neighbors. In the past, the churches of having culture shock. I would call it soul come only through the power of Rwanda had been a haven in times of shock. I saw scars everywhere—on legs Christ's love to overcome evil. In a unrest. So once again families grabbed and arms, on the backs of little heads. country that is still heavy with mistrust a mattress, some rice, and ran to the But the scars that I could not see are the and fear, only Christ can open hearts to church. Only this time the church was hardest to heal. repent and forgive. not sacred. The brick structure at In 1 994 when I was working with Rwanda is too complicated for a

Nyamata was blown apart in several Rwandan refugees in Kenya, I learned short explanation. The story is not over places as the militia used grenades to that the children had almost literally yet, and I don't pretend to understand force their way inside. lost their voices. Three years later I still God's purposes. But one thing is clear

I picked up my skirt to step into the never heard anything above a whisper. to me: somehow, slowly, the Body of church, but there was no place to put But the smiles have returned, and they Christ in Rwanda is being refined. my foot down. The aisles were full, the reflect something that surprised me. On Easter Sunday 1997, a man benches were broken and covered. I As we traveled around the country named Edson stood up in a gathering could not step without treading on the visiting churches and listening to stories, of over 5,000 people and confessed to bones of the deceased. There was a I discovered this: the Christians of killing Helen's husband. He asked for shoe here, a pot, bones with frayed Rwanda, facing so much tragedy, had her forgiveness. Helen rose from where clothes still attached, and skulls with more hope for the healing of their land she was seated and publicly forgave huge gashes in them from the machete than I did. The genocide is over, but him, and Edson accepted Christ. There blows that ended life. random killing continues in parts of the is tragedy behind this story, but there is

The killing was not caused by civil country. How could it happen in a also an incredible testimony to our war, but organized genocide of a kind country where 80 percent of the people Savior's healing power. For this He almost more disturbing than the holo- professed to be Christian? Will children died. May He continue to honor the caust. Hutus who had lived peacefully come to church when they only remem- faith of His children in this Land of a next to their Tutsi neighbors for years ber it as a slaughter-house? What will thousand hills. Debbie Bowers '96 went next door to kill them. Children keep it from recurring?

saw their parents hacked to death response to this last 1 by The question Hutu militias that carried out the killings their to partici- teachers. Hutus refusing came from Kedress, a woman who had across the country.

Autumn 1997/ TAYLOR 35 ito the jfootsteps of JBishop IMIiam 'Caglor

Iknew when asked by Campus Pastor Chuck proceed to the next day. It was, by most students' Gilford '69 to lead the Australia team, that I accounts, the most socially arresting environment would be visiting the same continent as Taylor's they had experienced in their lifetime. We did see namesake. Bishop William Taylor. My acquaintance some very obvious signs of God at work there, but with some of his writings had referenced the fact that also came to realize that "a cup of cold water and a he visited that continent on two different occasions, hot meal given in Jesus' name" might be the only act 1863-1866 and 1869-1870. So, in preparing for the of mercy and grace extended to these people for

trip, I was hopeful there might be some vestige of his some time. It was in this setting that Bishop William ministry surviving in Australia and that, by chance, Taylor was revisited. we would be able to make some connection. Little did One afternoon, while examining some of the

I know how specific this connection might become. church's plaques, I noted a directory of former Our initial place of orientation and ministry pastors dating back to landed us in the capital of Australia, Canberra. This the founding of the was a good place to be introduced to the Australian church in 1859. On this

culture as there is a good mix of the bush country directory was the name and plenty of tourist opportunities to acquaint of Rev Joseph Oram,

oneself with the culture, about whom I thought I lifestyle and origins of had read in some of the Australian people Bishop William Taylor's

and continent. writings on his visit to 1 After six days, we Sydney, Australia. Sure Siblings Steve '96 (r.) and R'ari moved to the seaport city enough, after going Knudsen '98 spend time with a

of Sydney. Our itinerary back to my room and newfriend in Sydney, Australia.

\ in this city was developed rereading some of r &T » v*Jf J by Mr. Darrell Furgason, Bishop Taylor's biography, I discovered that in 1863 who has his own ministry Bishop Taylor visited "a large Gothic Wesleyan in Australia focused on Methodist Church in the center of Newtown and college-aged students. held revival meetings there." He had assisted Oram He, up to this time, had in conducting the services and also raised money to

very little contact with add balconies to the sanctuary to increase seating

the present-day Taylor and improve the acoustics. Upon examination, I

University community or could tell that the balconies had been altered after historical roots. He the original structure was built. This was that church!

Members of the Lighthouse Australia team share their suggested that we utilize What an amazing thought to realize that 1 34 musical talents at Newtown Hope Mission Church. our time in Sydney by years later, a group of students from Taylor Univer-

immersing ourselves in sity were now working through the outreach of the

the inner-city culture. To accomplish this, he had same church to meet the needs of those who entered made a prior contact with a city church, Newtown her doors. Certainly the people, the culture, the Hope Mission Church, that was within walking sights and the sounds were different. The old Gothic

distance of our lodging. Darrell had personal ties structure had lost much of its original brilliance and

with the pastor, James Watt, and they had an was now barely a carcass of what it had once been.

established ministry/outreach to society's dropouts. Yet there is life in that church now as there was then,

It was an area inhabited and as invitations are given to visited by the homeless and "drink of this living water heavy drug users. from which you will never

The experience in this again thirst." I think Bishop part of Sydney was more ^CHURCH ^ William Taylor would have poignant than any of us had been as much at home in imagined. These were this environment with our TEN DENT MINISTERS desperate people with Lighthouse students as he virtually no direction, no was in 1863.— Wynn hope, no visible conscience, Lembright, vice presidentfor

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