THE VIEW FROM ROCHESTER COLLEGE VOLUME 48 NO. 1 FALL 2006

making urMaking Our Mark: How Rochester College is markimpacting the world Road to the Rockies Earth Science Field Study takes students through Colorado’s rough terrain

Where life takes us Celebrating alumni whose lives are making a difference 800 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 FROM THE 800.521.6010 www.rc.edu president’s desk Rochester College is an academic community characterized by the fellowship-creating reality of Christ’s presence in the world. The mission of Rochester College is to engage students in a vigor- ous liberal arts education within a I were looking for one word to describe the last decade at Rochester College, I would use Christian community for a life of If the word “growth.” Growth is evident in nearly every aspect of the college from the physical study and service. Rochester College plant to the spiritual mission. This growth has allowed for expansion in programs and facilities and is accredited by the Higher Learning provided opportunities for greater service to the Kingdom. Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. I often have the opportunity to walk around the campus with visitors. In every instance, someone at some point will mention the beauty of the campus and the tremendous positive changes in the The mission of the Northstar is 10-15 | rochester college to give glory to God by telling of physical plant. Nearly every square foot has been renovated over the last decade. Our new build- his mercy, his blessings and his ings have established a higher level of excellence for design and function. Our classrooms now are continued provision for Rochester fitted for the latest technology for our faculty and our students. The new theatre is equipped with College. outstanding technology, numbers of special effects, and a functionality that adapts to a variety of Northstar is published bi-annually venues. by the Rochester College Public The progress continues this summer with the installation of 100 new parking spaces to meet the Relations Office. growing demand for parking. If you have not been to campus in the last three years, please make Vice President of Integrated plans to stop by and see the changes. You will be pleased with what you see. Marketing Communications Academic growth is another area important to the college. Student acceptance rates into gradu- Larry Norman ate school continue to indicate the quality education students receive at Rochester College. The Public Relations Staff, Editor Academic Symposium held each spring presents seniors with an opportunity to present the fruits Kanette S. Worlds, ’03 of their study to faculty and peers. Several faculty members completed doctoral degrees in the Layout & Design last year, and faculty are presenting papers at national meetings, speaking at national conferences Casey (Arnett) Remsing, ’03 and lectureships, and accepting invitations to prestigious events such as the Oxford Roundtable in Oxford, England. Contributors Elton Albright Spiritual growth, however, is most critical to our mission. I am so pleased to see on our campus Candace Cain the resurgence of commitment to missions, both domestic and international. This year our students David Fleer have worked with missionaries on four continents. Our students served as leaders in the “Invisible Jennifer Hamilton Children” presentations in Rochester. Each Spring a number of our students build “shacks” on the Amanda (Johns) Holt, ‘04 campus lawn and spend the weekend in those shacks to raise awareness and money for Habitat for Casey (Arnett) Remsing, ‘03 Humanity. The number of workshops and seminars presented as a service to regional churches has Larry Stewart, ‘70 grown tremendously. Our mission includes statements about service to the greater community, and Michael Westerfield our students and graduates are living that mission. Photographers Elliot Jones, ‘01 I hope this issue will be a blessing to you today! Elizabeth Kreutz, kreutzphotography.com Peace Corps Media

Rochester College is committed to equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate in admissions, programs, or any other educational functions and Michael W. Westerfield, Ph. D. services on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran President, Rochester College status, religion, or disability to those who meet admission criteria and are willing to uphold its values as stated in the Student Handbook. Rochester College is an equal opportunity employer and does not disciminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or disability.

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Students, faculty, staff and alumni are impacting the world for the better, makingwith urstudy programs, missionmark trips, and careers. Share in their journeys. IN THIS ISSUE

4-5 | News and announcements 6 | psychology clinic set to open 6 | Masters program moves forward 8 | faculty and staff accolades 16-19 | student section: 7 | ISOM CHALLENGE RAISES THE BAR 9 | DESIGNING THE FUTURE Road to the Rockies: Earth Science Field Study Benefactors Gerald and Lucille Isom offer a gift The new face of marketing at Rochester College Profile of student Kristin Graham matching challenge 2005-2006 Student Activities Collage 20-23 | alumni section: Lindy Emerson: Apprentice in the Bronx Stephanie Arnett: Extreme Makeover Home Edition Ed Work: The Works Candy Company Students from 1962, now college presidents Alumni News 24-27 | Donor lists Partner’s Honor Roll Community Foundations 16 | Road to the rockies 20 | where life takes us Honor/Memorial Gifts Earth Science Field Study heads to Colorado Celebrating alumni whose lives are making a difference

ON THE COVER Rochester College makes a global impact as our community reaches from Rochester Hills out to the corners of the world

NORTHSTAR  moving forward NEWS and annoucements recap: were inspired to keep stepping people, mostly families from Sermon Seminar forward as gifted Christian wom- the area. We were able to talk 2006 attracts more en by Lucy Hogan, professor of about our cause and gave away preaching at Wesley Theological donated pop and popcorn. The than 200 Seminary. Conference present- weather was perfect and the Contact: Dr. David Fleer, ers included Jackie Halstead, movie funny. It couldn’t have 248.218.2144 or [email protected] Charme Robarts, Amy Bost Hen- gone better!” Bryan Barnett, Over 200 ministers and church egar, Sara Barton, D’Esta Love, newly elected mayor of Roch- leaders from such diverse places Candace Cain, and Jeanene Re- ester, and former member of as Michigan, Texas and the West ese. Next year’s session in Dallas, RAHCC visited the event and Coast packed the Rochester Texas will focus on more practi- REcap: Judge Nancy Tolwin Carniak, College theatre in May for the cal ways to do ministry. Scholars a RAHCC board member, Ninth Annual Sermon Seminar. brought her children. exchange spiritual, Attendees heard from several REcap: guest lecturers including Duke intellectual Retreat unites University professor Stanley Dialogue Church leaders Hauerwas, who addressed the www.rc.edu/csc theme, “Dare We Live in the Contact: Klint Pleasant, Over the next four years, the World Imagined in the Sermon 248.218.2058 or kpleasant@ Annual Christian Scholars’ on the Mount.” Sixty different rc.edu Conference (CSC) will be held Michigan churches were rep- Rochester College hosted the on the campus of Rochester resented in addition to several Church Leadership Retreat in College. The last conference, from outside the churches of Muskeegon, Mich. August 4-5. held in late June, featured five Christ (nearly 33 percent). The The first of an annual tradition, plenary sessions and a keynote next conference will be held the retreat brought together el- presentation by Dr. Shaun A. May 21-23, 2007. ders, ministers, and their spouses Casey of Wesley Theological from churches throughout Michi- Seminary under the theme gan and Illinois for an informal “Mind, Word, and World: now available opportunity to network, spiritual- Christian Scholarship, Scrip- ly renew, worship, and enjoy lei- A Cappella chorus ture, and Political Realities.” th sure time. The retreat served as a releases 20 The CSC calls together Chris- forum to bridge the gap between anniversary album tian scholars from a wide vari- churches in Chicago and Metro- To Order: Larry Stewart ety of disciplines in the liberal Detroit while promoting the mis- 248.218.2023 or [email protected] arts and sciences to develop sion of the College. Speakers their own academic research The Rochester College A Cap- Randy Harris, John Barton, and and to reflect on the integra- pella Chorus celebrates 20 Sara Barton presented ideas for tion of scholarship and faith. years of music with a new al- churches to implement and help bum entitled “How Can I Keep one another as Christ intended. From Singing?” Roughly forty recap: students recorded six of the 21 REcap: Rochester/Auburn numbers on the CD. The other Education Hills Community tracks were lifted from previ- Coalition ous recordings. department For the past 20 years, Dr. Joe REcap: Partnership receives $5000 Bentley, professor of music and Women receive grant www.rahccoalition.org chair of the department of mu- inspiration Contact: Vikki Bentley, Rochester College recently sic, theatre and visual art, has 248.218.2090 or [email protected] joined efforts with the Roch- nurtured the growth of ensem- during ministry ester/Auburn Hills Community Five education majors were bles like A Cappella Chorus, conference Coalition to raise awareness awarded a $1,000 scholarship Concert Band, Autumn and Contact: Candace Cain, of the drug and alcohol issues as part of the Students Helping Ekklesia as well as the annual 248.218.2040 or [email protected] facing local teens. During the Students Literacy Program spon- review, Celebration. Bentley Pepperdine University in Mali- College’s last spring break the sored by the Kirt Foundation. This said the songs on the album bu, Calif. hosted the first Women two partnered to host Youth past July, Monta Finegan, Rusty represent the best of his twenty in Ministry Conference in 2005. Dialogue Day where teens Tennant, Jamie Nelson, Heather years with the group. This year, the committee decided and local business people dis- Matson, and Jill Bilot spent three “How Can I Keep From Sing- to host the conference at Roches- cussed the media and its af- weeks tutoring students at Wood- ing?” along with the 2004 re- ter College immediately after the fect on youth. This past June, land Elementary School in the cording, “A Light in the Dark” Sermon Seminar from May 23– they organized an awareness Avondale School District. The is available in the Rochester 24. Under the theme “My Soul night called “Movie under the objective of the program is to College bookstore, online and Thirsts,” the program began with Moon.” Candace Cain, vice prepare college students for ca- during performances. The cost a small luncheon at the Dodge president of student services at reers as teachers while support- is $15.00. Mansion where 25 attendees RC said, “We had around 140 ing a local school.

 Fall 2006 moving forward NEWS and annoucements

theme is “Living & Learning: be fun games, activities and Cultivating Collaboration Be- prizes during the tailgate party tween Academics and Student and following the alumni bas- Affairs Staff.” Research indi- ketball game. The alumni award cates that these two branches ceremony will take place prior of a university must collaborate to the Warrior basketball game. to ensure that classroom learn- And of course, no homecom- ing is enhanced and solidified ing would be complete without by extracurricular activities. the crowning of the King and The conference presenters in- Queen during halftime! After clude Steve Moore and Dr. Tim the game, everyone is invited Elmore who both work with back to campus to take a walk saturday, September 30, Growing Leaders of Atlanta, Ga. down Memory Lane followed 2006 and Dr. Mimi Barnard, director by the fall play in the Richard- Fall Festival of residence life and housing at son Center Theatre. Remember, quickly Abilene Christian University. alumni get student rates! approaching Contact: Teresa Graney, 248.218.2046 or [email protected] saturday October 28, 2006 for ticket, vendor, or sponsorship Jim Wood Seminar information. Contact: Elton Albright, The Rochester College Fall Fes- 248.218.2022 or [email protected] tival returns bigger and better “The Quest for Congregation- than ever on Saturday, Septem- al Unity” is the theme of this ber 30, 2006 from 11am–5pm. year’s Jim Wood Seminar to be Held on Rochester College’s held on Saturday, October 28, campus, the festival is a de- 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. lightful day of fun for college at Rochester College. Designed affiliates, friends and the sur- especially for small churches, rounding community. The the seminar provides minis- festival’s many attractions ap- ters and leaders with tools for peal to families and people of internal and external growth. all ages: prize giveaways, live Dr. Carlus Gupton, a minister bands and singers, communi- and educator from Knoxville, ty vendor booths, food court, thursday October 19, 2006 Tenn., will address the topic, saturday May 12, 2007 and “X-treme” events such “How can we be united when as a rock wall, gigantic slide, Rochester College Partnership Dinner we’re so good at dividing?” The Orbotron, an obstacle course, presents “an Evening moving after 33 cost is $25 (single) and $35 trampoline-bungee jump, and with Michael Medved” (couple). years moonwalk. The children’s area Contact: Elton Albright, Contact: Elton Albright, includes “X-treme” events, 248.218.2022 or [email protected] 248.218.2022 or [email protected] games, and entertainment es- Rochester College presents an Partnership Dinner XXXVI is pecially for youth. evening with Michael Medved, leaving the Cobo Center after a nationally syndicated radio 33 years. The May 12, 2007 saturday–tuesday talk show host, on October 19, event will be held at the Royal October 7–10, 2006 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Roch- Deans Conference Park Hotel in Rochester, Mich. ester. The speaker for PD XXXVI to be held this Medved is a best-selling author will be Retired General Tommy October and veteran film critic in- ad Franks. Franks’ remarkable ca- dition to the host of a a daily reer in the military covered a Contact: Candace Cain, three-hour radio program on time span from the Vietnam 248.218.2040 or [email protected] saturday november 11, 2006 politics and pop culture. Born war through the recent moves During the fall break October in Philadelphia and raised in homecoming 2006: into both Afghanistan and Iraq. 7–10, 2006, guests from eleven San Diego, Medved attended “A regal happening” Numerous sponsorship oppor- institutions will gather on the Yale Law School with fellow Contact: Jennifer Kirby, tunities are available for this campus of Rochester College classmates Bill and Hillary 248.218.2196 or [email protected] event. General tickets are $125 for the annual Student Deans’ Clinton. The dinner is an ef- Homecoming will be held on for adults and $75 for students. Conference. The conference is fort to reach out to the greater Saturday, November 11, 2006. Tickets and sponsorships may designed for student services Christian community in the It is open to all students, alum- be paid on a monthly basis by personnel from postsecond- tri-county area. To learn more ni, faculty/staff, and friends and check, debit or credit card, or ary institutions affiliated with about Medved, visit his website is absolutely FREE! There will automatic bank withdrawal. Churches of Christ. This year’s www.michaelmedved.com.

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Upcoming development news fundraising dinners Isom Challenge Grant maximizes impact of gifts Rochester College will host several dinners across the country where the ochester College is in the midst of a capi- Isom Challenge will be introduced. Rtal campaign to construct an arena and Below are a list of tentative dates and recreation center on the campus. The arena locations for the dinners. Stay tuned and recreation center will provide Rochester for details about these and other College and the community with a 65,000 upcoming events. square-foot facility that includes a perfor- mance gym, two activity gyms, running Dallas, TX — September 21 track, fitness center, and offices. Washington, DC — September 23 Some philanthropists catch the excitement rochester, MI — november 10 of the vision, donate, and feel that their con- Chicago, IL — December 1 tribution toward the cause is fulfilled. Then Nashville, TN — December 4 there are donors like Gerald and Lucille Isom from Philadelphia, Pa., who want to see their For more information about the gift encourage others to give as well. dinners contact Doug Edwards, vice Gerald and Lucille Isom recognize the president of institutional advancement, importance of the athletic center to the fu- at 248.218.2020 or [email protected]. ture of the College, the success of its athletic program, and the health of its students, fac- ulty and community. As a result, the Isoms Advancement Board, Gerald’s efforts led to the designed their donation to encourage other construction of the Isom Atrium café, which is donors to give as enthusiastically. now a popular part of student social life. The Isom Challenge will donate $1 to the Gerald spent a number of years as an inno- arena and recreation center for every $2 do- vative leader in the insurance industry. Using nated to the project, up to a total of $1.2 mil- creative management strategies, he helped lion. In order to break ground on the facility, to advance companies such as the Fireman’s the College must raise $5 million of the total Fund, Transamerica, and the property and ca- expected cost of $10 million. To date, donors sualty division of CIGNA. He is often quoted have eagerly responded to the Isom Challenge in textbooks and is esteemed by his peers. by contributing over $800,000! The Isoms are offering everyone the oppor- The Isoms have helped charities meet their tunity to play a big part in changing the face of goals through challenge grants in the past. Sev- the campus and improving the quality of life for eral years ago they offered a substantial gift as students, faculty, and the community through a a challenge to complete the Rochester College donation to the Athletic Center project. Every campaign to build a new library. As the found- donation is maximized to make a significant ing president of the Rochester College National difference. Now is the time to act!

Local real estate agent, alumnus donates commission to Athletic Center

ver the next six months, Kevin Stewart, a realtor with Real Estate One in Odowntown Rochester, will donate 10% of his sales commission towards the construction of the RC athletic center. He will honor a listing or purchase made by an employee of Rochester Col- lege or referral from an employee of the College. Kevin, who is the son of RC bookstore manager and director of alumni information Larry Stewart and teacher certification specialist Lynne Stewart, decided to make this special offer to ben- efit the college while serving the needs of employees and their friends. “I grew up with the school and as a child I never thought about being anywhere else,” he says. “I wanted to find a way to contribute to the College and I’m excited about the opportunity to help build the new gym.” Kevin graduated from Rochester College in 2004 with a degree in Marketing. Even though real estate sales have been slow over the past few months, Kevin ranked 7th in sales out of 80 agents in his office during the first quarter of this year. If you or someone you know is planning to sell or buy a house, please feel free to contact Kevin Stewart at 586.255.0480.

Kevin and his parents, Lynne and Larry Stewart, stand on campus in front of the Ham Library.

 Fall 2006 FOCUS On campus happenings

Graduate Studies in Ministry and Biblical Studies

n Spring 2005, the Higher Learning ICommission and the State of Michigan granted approval for Rochester College to offer Graduate Studies in Ministry and Biblical Studies. The faculty of the Bible and Religion Department have been looking for ways to further the education of Biblical Studies and Religion majors while serving local ministers and their congregations. This program brings to- gether those ambitions. The Masters of Religious Education program at Rochester College is de- signed to provide advanced preparation in the traditional disciplines of theo- logical scholarship to prepare men and women for professional and lay ministry in the church, and to prepare students for further academic work in these dis- ciplines. The members of the faculty of graduate religion at Rochester College share the belief that quality graduate theological education stresses excellence, careful and critical thinking, and the disciplined Dr. Gordon MacKinnon talks with a student in the pursuit of truth in a community of fellow new Counseling and Psychology Center. ministers and scholars. Believing that ministry in the church should be charac- terized by rigorous engagement with the campus Counseling Clinic to officially debuT church’s scriptures, her history, her the- ology, and her shared life together, the all 2006 will see the official opening of each year it was pushed to the back burner Masters program at Rochester College FRochester College’s Counseling Clinic. In for various reasons. In 2005, the Board of leads students in the exploration of the the plans for many years, the clinic is the re- Trustees decided to make this need a prior- traditional theological disciplines: Bibli- alization of many people’s ambitions to serve ity, and as a result, plans were put into place cal Studies, Theology, History, Preach- RC’s students and employees. This institution bringing this clinic into a reality. We could ing, Teachings, and Caregiving. strives to educate the whole student, and not be more pleased,” explains Candace The program is a 36-hour graduate opening the counseling clinic fulfills a com- Cain, vice president of student services. degree, built around five foundational ponent of the College’s mission. Professional psychological counseling ser- courses and two tracks: Ministry or New Dr. Gordon MacKinnon, chair of the Be- vices provided to Rochester College students Testament. Each track offers the oppor- havioral Sciences Department, along with at the clinic include individual psychothera- tunity for a written thesis or two elective Dr. Robyn Siegel-Hinson, opened the clinic py, marriage and family psychotherapy, and seminars with comprehensive examina- to students in the 2006 spring semester. The psychological and neuropsychological assess- tions. Students graduating with this de- role of the psychology clinic is to help meet ments to identify learning challenges. Students gree will be well equipped for both min- the psychological and developmental needs needing these services need not leave campus istry and further scholarship. of young adults who face major life transi- to receive the assistance of highly qualified Applications are continually being re- tions and adjustments. professionals. All psychotherapists and coun- viewed. For information or to receive a “For several years now there has been dis- selors in the Rochester College Clinic hold the catalog or application, contact Dr. Rex cussion about the emotional needs of our highest licensure in the state of Michigan in Hamilton, Director of the Graduate Pro- students such as the transition to college life, their respective professions. gram at 248.218.2114 or by email at the strains of the academic rigors and being The psychology clinic is under the direc- [email protected]. involved in ever changing relationships. We tion of Dr. Gordon MacKinnon. Dr. MacKin- were aware of the importance of maintain- non can be reached at 248.218.2122 for a ing an on-campus counseling center but consultation.

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Rochester College is proud to announce the conferring of upper level degrees among several of our faculty and staff members.

Julayne Hughes, A Cappella Chorus accompanist, received a master of music from Oakland University (May 2006)

Mark Johnson, director of informa- tion technologies and maintenance support, received a master of science in business information technology from Walsh College (March 2006)

Pam Robson, director of off-site programs for CEL, received a master of arts in counseling from Oakland University (May 2006)

Jeff Simmons, dean of the College of Business and Professional Studies, received a doctorate of business Photo credit: kreutzphotography.com administration from Nova Southeastern University (March 2006)

The College also recognizes professor bikes 100 miles in cancer fundraiser the appointment of Michael Bible professor Craig Bowman has once again teamed up with the Lance Armstrong Foun- Westerfield, president of Rochester dation in the fight against cancer. In 2004, Bowman participated in the Ride for the Roses College, to the design team for the in Austin, Texas with former student Katie Kirkpatrick Godwin, who succumbed to cancer in Academy for Assessment of Student January 2005. Together, they were able to raise nearly $30,000 for cancer research. During Learning for the Higher Learning the first ride on June 25 in Orange County, Calif., Bowman rode in honor of Godwin, alumni Commission. Jan Green and Kris Rosequist, psychology professor Gordon MacKinnon and his father, and several members of Bowman’s own family. He hopes to raise $15,000 by September 1 in order to qualify for the Ride for the Roses on October 8, 2006. For more information on the Lance Armstrong Foundation visit www.livestrongchallenge.org or contact Craig Bowman at 248.218.2143 or [email protected].

Athletic department recruits new talent

It takes a team to build a winning athletic department, and Rochester College is well on its way. Three new coaches are joining this year’s roster. Amy Janczarek, a Siena Heights All-American soccer player, will lead the women’s soccer team as head coach. With over 20 yeas of experience as a soccer player, camp counselor and assistant coach, Janczarek is planning to bring her A-game to her new team. Alumnus Brian Thrift (pictured at left) scored big as a student athlete during his tenure at Rochester College from 1994-1998. He joins Coach Garth Pleasant as an assistant for the men’s varsity basketball team and head coach for the men’s junior varsity team. Thrift holds a master’s degree in special education from Abilene Christian University and has coached both high school and college basketball. Josh Bailey is taking over as head coach for the women’s varsity basketball team. A former state champion as a member of the Westbury Christian basketball team, Bailey continued his athletic and academic career at Lubbock Christian University. In 2005, he was voted Coach of the Year by the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference while serving as head coach of women’s basket- ball at Zoe Christian School and athletic director at Parkway Christian School.

 Fall 2006 feature rochester college goes global designing the future For alumni Casey Remsing and Elliot Jones, the jobs they began as students became careers they never expected

you had asked either one of them six years ago where they proposal for a central marketing department that would serve the If would be today, Elliot Jones (01) and Casey (Arnett, 03) entire campus. The administration agreed, and in October 2005 Remsing may have told you they weren’t sure—but it certainly the Department of Marketing and Design was formed. Norman wouldn’t be at Rochester College. At the time, they were just took on the role of vice president of integrated marketing com- two students, both budding graphic designers, working their way munications, which encompasses the office of Public Relations as through college—and then came Larry Norman. well as Marketing and Design. Jones was appointed director, and Norman, at the time the vice president of Enrollment Services, Remsing found her niche as publication designer. By this time, pegged both students to come and work in his office, Jones as Bennett had moved on, and Leah Clark, a graduate of the presti- a recruiter and Remsing as a copywriter for outgoing publica- gious College for Creative Studies in Detroit, had come on as the tions. Soon after, Norman also hired Jeff Bennett (98) to be the new graphic designer (Clark has since moved on as well). College’s first graphic designer. Although none of them realized The new department has been widely accepted across cam- it at the time, over the next four years they would become a pus, making the transition relatively easy for everyone. A design groundbreaking team at the College, pushing the boundaries request form, available on the College’s intranet site, serves as of marketing to prospective students beyond anything that had starting point for each and every design project. From there, the been done before. A new website and immense growth in publi- team works with the requestor to hammer out all the details of the cations, including an annual postcard series, Inside RC newslet- piece, including a timeline for completion and the steps it will ter, posters, and viewbooks, soon lay in their wake. take to get there. Quotes are secured from a wide pool of print But that growth was isolated to Enrollment Services. Eventually, vendors, the expansion of which has been another benefit of the the College’s expanding publication needs forced the team to split, consolidation. “In the past, with each department using its own moving Bennett across campus to the Advancement office in early vendor, our resources were limited,” says Jones. “Now from our 2004. Jones and Remsing, both through with college and working central location, we can bounce quotes off multiple vendors and full-time by this point, continued to work solely in Enrollment Ser- secure a better price and quality than we could in the past.” vices, while the other departments on campus suffered from the Today, the College is producing more design work than ever, lack of a central design hub. In the meantime, these departments and utilizing more types of media than anyone could have pre- hired freelancers or developed pieces themselves. The overall dicted just two years ago. Any events being advertised, market- message being projected by the College was both verbally and vi- ing materials being distributed, or signage being displayed— sually disjointed. “We worked hard to establish continuity within anything that will represent the College or bear its name—goes Enrollment while Jeff was doing the same in Advancement, but it through the office of Marketing and Design. wasn’t benefiting the campus as a whole because our scope was Jones and Remsing are pleased with the turn their jobs have so limited,” says Remsing. “It seemed to us that we could do twice taken, and feel a sense of accomplishment that they had a hand the work in half the time if we were together in a central location, in its evolution. “Our vision is to create a consistent message to serving everyone at once and projecting a consistent image.” all those who come in contact with the College,” says Jones, “so By the fall of 2004, Bennett, Jones and Remsing began to re- that when someone glances at a piece of media, from a postcard search how marketing and design services were organized at other to an advertisement to something on the web, they recognize colleges and universities. Armed with their findings, they drafted a right away ‘this is a Rochester College communication.’” feature making our mark

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rochester college summer missions

Rochester College is on a mission. While the physical campus of the College might be small, the impact of its Christian mission has spread throughout the world. Students, alumni, staff and faculty have trekked across the globe, targeting four of the five major continents and leaving behind an imprint of faith, hope and transformation among the many lives they were able to touch during the summer. Here’s a brief glimpse into their journeys. rd

W Photo by peacecorps.org Mission: South Africa Keyvonne King, a social work major and 2002 graduate, is serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in the tiny country of Lesotho, located inside the border of South Africa.

Mission: Brazil In June, Jeff Simmons, dean of the College of Business and Professional Studies, along with his wife Pattie, led a group from the Rochester Church of Christ on a missionary campaign to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Mission: Australia Mission: Panama Mission: Uganda A group of students, led by English Carol Van Hooser, assistant professor of 18 students spent a six-week ministry professor Zac Watson, spent six weeks biology, spent 10 days during the month of internship in Jinja, Uganda. They working in Australia with missionaries July in Central America providing medical were led by John and Sara Barton and Todd and Kara (Nulty, 04) Tipton. and evangelistic care for children in Panama. Scott and Danette Cagnet. Wrd

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study abroad program takes flight

Rochester College students eagerly await from other countries. For others it’s a way of votional times, access to local churches and 11a semester-long stay in Europe this fall. developing new academic interest such as work with clothing and food distribution to The group will join about thirty-five students language or history.” refugees and shelters for children. from Oklahoma Christian University (OCU) The students will begin the program with “This is a great opportunity to see a part of via a partnership with RC’s GEO (Global Ex- a field trip to London for five days, then the world that I have been dreaming about ploration Opportunities) program. spend a week in Italy. They will also visit a since I was a young child,” says Stephanie OCU has successfully conducted study concentration camp in Vienna and have the Knoblock, junior behavioral science major. abroad programs since 1986. John Osborne, opportunity to do independent travel in other “I am a social work major and this will give director of international programs, said that European countries. The antique Castle Neu- me firsthand experience on other cultures, the University selected Vienna as a host site waldeggienna in Vienna Woods, 20 minutes from which is something a book cannot provide.” based on its well-preserved history and cul- downtown Vienna, will serve as the group’s Knoblock is also eager to explore her Ger- ture. Osborne described Vienna as the heart temporary residence. man heritage while abroad. of the Habsburg Dynasty, which ruled a sig- OCU faculty will instruct the students in Freshman Cami Heater is also excited about nificant portion of Europe during the- thir courses such as aesthetics/music apprecia- the trip. “Besides our school work, I want to teenth century. Vtion, German language, and optional courses learn to value and appreciate other cultures and “One of the reasons why these programs in mission experience, and fitness and well- see how I can relate to them. I want to learn to are so spectacular is that it offers something ness. John Barton, associate dean of the Col- be open-minded and excited about our differ- different for everyone,” says Osborne. “May- lege of Arts and Sciences at Rochester College ences, as well as our similarities,” she says. be it’s their first time traveling outside of the and GEO coordinator, will be co-teaching a John Barton and his wife, Sara, campus U.S., so it becomes a perspective shaping ex- European civilization class and providing minister at RC, will accompany the students perience. Some began to see God and their instruction for a Bible course. The program on the trip. For more information on GEO, faith in new and fresh ways and develop re- also offers students opportunities to continue contact John Barton at 248.218.2026 or jbar- lationships with brothers and sisters in Christ their spiritual development through daily de- [email protected].

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the ALUMNI receiveha an ap+ IN THE CLASSROOMing

ochester College is producing a num- “It was one of those times that I didn’t R ber of high quality professional teachers know exactly what to say. I wanted to who are teaching locally and abroad and scream and jump up and down, but I didn’t Smaking a difference in the lives of hundreds want him to think that he had just hired a of eager young minds. mad man,” exclaims Brazle. “So I politely One such student is Kristan Shields (Tu- and sanely responded that I would be de- ori, 02). Since graduating from Rochester lighted to join their team of professionals.” College, she hasuture taught at two local char- Brazle is looking forward to teaching ter schools. She currently works at Conner math in his very own classroom at Lahser Creek Academy East in Roseville, Mich. High in the fall. In the midst of his teaching, along with several other alumni. Shields he said he is constantly reminded of two taught 6th grade last school year, but will people—Jim Dawson, one of his education Fsoon take over the middle school special professors, who always challenged the stu- education program. dents to diversify learning and Gary Turner, “Rochester College offers a great educa- his math professor. tion program. I have heard my administrators “Gary Turner stays in the back of my mind comment on the quality of the teachers that when my students ask if I can show them have been produced from Rochester College’s how to do math on the calculator,” Brazle education department. The professors in the says. “I just hear Mr. Turner saying, ‘technol- program proved to be up to date on current ogy is a tool, not a crutch’ and I proceed to education issues and trends,” Shields says. show my students how to do the problems She returns the knowledge given to her by manually.” the College by serving on the Educational A self proclaimed life-long learner, Ryan Advisory Board. Peasley (02) is fulfilling a dream by teach- “Since graduating, God has not stopped ing. He is in his third year at Brooklands blessing,” proclaims David Brazle (06). Elementary in Rochester Hills, Mich. as a It only took two months for Brazle to land a second grade teacher. Peasley’s relationship full time job after student-teaching. Brazle had with the school began when he worked as heard horror stories from other students con- a student-teacher with Patricia Pfaendtner, cerning the education job market and feared who is also an adjunct professor at RC. He the worst. With a degree in secondary math in said he gained a wealth of knowledge and tow, he initially began substitute teaching for support from Pfaendtner. the Rochester School District. Several appli- “Rochester College provided me with cations and three interviews later, Brazle re- teachers who are genuinely honest about ceived a call from the principal at Lahser High the positives and negatives of teaching,” he School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. explains. “They made themselves available

12 Fall 2006 Clockwise from top: Rochester College alumni and teachers Kristan (Tuori, ’02) Shields, Ryan Peasley (’02), Mandy (Helwig, ’02) Oberst, and David Brazle (’06)

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Shannon (HILLMAN) Jones, ’99 JOHN pleasant ’03 inga vandermark ’04 Sterling Heights, Michigan Rochester Hills, Michigan Rochester, Indiana Currently teaching 8th grade Currently teaching 5th grade at Currently teaching 3rd grade special education at Crary Middle School, Brooklands Elementary School, at Roslyn Academy, Waterford, Michigan Rochester Hills, Michigan Nairobi, Kenya, Africa

and they didn’t sugar coat the profession.” a precaution. The extra time and effort would recognized her value and fought to keep Pfaendtner’s advice also came in handy pay off, as she would soon learn. Oberst’s job. God heard Oberst’s prayers, when Mandy (Helwig, 02) Oberst entered In February 2003, she took a permanent and although she will no longer be teaching the job market. substitute teaching position in the L’anse music at Eastover, she is anxious to begin a “She gave us a plain, simple, honest bird’s Creuse School District as a middle school new challenge teaching kindergarten. eye view into being a teacher. She told us choir director and elementary music instruc- “I bring my Christian attitude to work how much time we will devote to our stu- tor. The district did not renew her position with me every day. It is ironic that in a pub- dents, how much of our work we will take the following year, yet within a few months lic school I cannot tell my students that I go home, how politics play a role in our future she received an offer from the Bloomfield to church, yet they all know,” she says. “At careers as well as how much of our own School District to teach music at Eastover Rochester College I was told that it would money we will spend on supplies. Luckily Elementary School. Oberst’s teaching career shine through. They were right! It helped me Mrs. Pfaendtner gave us a rude awakening finally seemed to be on track. keep my job.” because I knew that my promised job was Mandy married Jason Oberst in 2005 and These are just a few of the outstanding not entirely locked in,” explains Oberst. bought a home at the beginning of 2006. teachers working in the field of education, Oberst spent seven years in college. Even Then, in a sudden turn of events she received yet there are many more stories to be told. though she had always planned to be a music news that she would be laid off at the begin- Check out the photos on this page to learn teacher, she took extra courses to gain certifi- ning of the fall school year. However, Oberst more about where these alumni are making cation in math and elementary education as had favor with the school principal who their mark.

Megan (GRAHAM) martin ’03 Jason debandt, ’01 TINA RIES ’01 Auburn Hills, Michigan Troy, Michigan Rochester Hills, Michigan Currently teaching 7th grade Currently teaching vocal music Currently teaching 5th grade English at AGS Middle School at West Bloomfield High School, at Conner Creek Academy East Fenton, Michigan West Bloomfield, Michigan Roseville, Michigan

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Future teachers embark on a f a jurneyifetime

Students going on the trip were (from left, top) Heather Coffee-Borden, Leah Garner, Melissa Sears, Abby Spangler, Leah Garner puts her training into practice in a Cortnee Beeks, Tiffany Durham, Beth Jones, Amy Stewart, Marley Brown, (front) Rebecca Kiger and Kristen Herdman. Muskogee classroom.

he Teaching Across Cultures Field Im- passion for teaching at an early age. ing which the Cherokees and other eastern Tmersion Program is a compulsory com- “As a child I would play school for hours tribes were forcibly relocated to Indian Ter- ponent of the Rochester College preservice at a time with friends in my basement. I ritory in Oklahoma. teacher preparation program. The two-week had a chalkboard, school books and school “I believe this trip was such an amazing Maymester course is the in-school compo- desks. I would model what my teachers experience for everyone, even the profes- nent of a required education course. The would do in class at home,” she says. sors. I along with several others broke down purpose of the program is to allow students Although she loves education, Leah ini- crying a few times because we became so to live and work in a culturally diverse com- tially was not thrilled about traveling out of attached to those kids, and we felt it was munity which differs considerably from state for the teaching program. unfair for them to deal with certain issues at their normal environment. “Many people complained about hav- such young ages.” Students travel to Muskogee, Okla. where ing to go all the way to Oklahoma for two “One of the girls made me a Mother’s they stay in the Volunteer Cottage at the weeks, but the complaints quickly vanished Day card, and inside the card said I was the Murrow Indian Children’s Home. The home and I think we all realized why we were go- best mother she had ever had. It absolutely has approximately twenty Native American ing on this trip.” broke my heart. The children at Murrow are children ranging in age from 7 to 18. Dur- Garner was assigned to the third and amazing young people. They don’t have ev- ing the school day, the Rochester students fourth grade class. A typical day started out erything in the world like many American are placed in various schools of the Musk- at the school assisting the teachers, but the kids, yet they are so happy and appreciate ogee public school system. In the majority Rochester students were also given the op- everything they do have.” of cases, these are the classrooms in which portunity to teach their own lessons and Like most of the participants, Garner the children from the home are enrolled. spend one-on-one time with the students. learned a great deal about herself through This allows the students to make a connec- After school each day the preservice teach- the experience and it reaffirmed her passion tion between the school and home life of ers tutored the children from the school. for teaching. the children. Following supper there were opportunities She lives in Sterling Heights, Mich. with Leah Garner took part in this year’s teach- for interaction through sports, games, and her husband Kevin, a native of England and ing program immediately following her “just hanging around” with the children. On 2004 Rochester College alum. She contin- graduation ceremony on May 6. She com- the weekend, the Rochester students visited ues to keep in contact with the students pleted her degree with a major in language the Cherokee National Heritage Museum in from Muskogee via phone and letters and arts and a minor in elementary education. Tahlequah, Okla., where they learned more hopes to visit the school again in the near Like most teachers, Garner developed a about native life and the Trail of Tears dur- future.

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road to the rockies Students use the backdrop of Colorado as an open classroom

18 students went on the Rocky Mountain trip. Here, some of them can be seen climbing the Top: Black Canyon at Gunnison National Park, CO dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. Bottom: Hiking Crags, near Colorado Springs

he 3,000 mile mountain range formed able to see them in their natural state. We ing slammed into the bottom of the Arkansas Tby the Rocky Mountains stretches as far weren’t just looking at small rock samples. River,” says Nelson. north as British Columbia in Canada and We were hiking up mountains that were After inhaling a fair portion of the river as far south as New Mexico in the United formed from these different rocks. You just water, Nelson remembered the instructions States. The vast terrain comprises some of the can’t do that in a traditional classroom.” from the rafting guide, who told the rafters most unique physical attributes of America’s Although she already has a degree in to relax and lay back if they happened to go natural landscape creating the perfect learn- counseling psychology through the College’s overboard. One of the groups managed to ing experience for an earth science class. Center for Extended Learning, Nelson is pur- pull Nelson aboard their raft and she slowly Led by David Brackney, associate profes- suing a second degree which will allow her regained her composure. sor of physical science, seventeen students to work in primary education. She will begin “I’ll never forget the frightened look on the departed Michigan in mid-May on a 700- student teaching this fall. other RC students faces as they looked at me. mile trip to Colorado. The two-week excur- “I’ll be graduating with a degree in elemen- I just kept saying ‘I’m okay’ as I kept taking sion is part of an earth science field study tary education in December. I was looking for deep breaths.” course that allows students to gain credit for an opportunity to broaden my base of knowl- A chipped tooth and a small scar on her surveying the geological landscape of Colo- edge,” explains Nelson. “I knew this trip would nose and wrist are permanent reminders of rado. As the students quickly learned, parts be an excellent way to collect information that the rafting trip, but Nelson counts the chaotic of the rugged, barren terrain that make up I can use in my classroom. It would afford me adventure as a blessing. “My experience white the Rockies along with the 100 degree tem- an experience to share with my students and water rafting drew me nearer to God. I was peratures are seemingly unearthly. The group it also sounded like a lot of fun!” very close to drowning and these types of ex- participated in grueling hikes through fossil Nelson describes the view driving up Pikes periences remind you that life is delicate and beds, sand dunes and gold mines and even Peak as “breathtaking” and the Black Canyon fragile. It also reminded me how much I need treated themselves to an all-natural mud bath of the Gunnison as “awe-inspiring.” Elk deer God and to rely on him more,” she says. in the Colorado River. would often appear from nowhere offering Aside from encountering the power of the Brackney designed the earth science field the students a chance to get many close-up white water, the sheer beauty of the landscape study to breathe life into topics in geology. Like photos. Although Nelson admits that she is revealed the amazing artistry of God’s handi- last year’s trip to the South Dakota Badlands, afraid of heights, she worked up the nerve to work. “It is very difficult to visit places like he wanted to give the students the chance to peer over natural cliffs and even participated the Great Sand Dunes, the Black Canyon or witness geological processes in action. in a white water rafting trip—a decision she the Rocky Mountains and not see the majesty Future teacher Jamie Nelson (02) agrees. would later regret. and power of God,” asserts Nelson. “Witness- “It is a great way to actually see and experi- “The first half of the trip was great, but near ing the vast differences in environments from ence what you are learning about. One day the end of our rafting we came to our final one location to the next cries out that He exists we were reading about metamorphic, igne- class three rapid. We reached Siedel’s Suck- and is with us. I challenge anyone to visit these ous and sedimentary rocks and then we were hole and the next thing I remember is be- places and try to deny that God exists.”

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A day at the Rochester Regional Chamber with kristin graham Kristin Graham, a senior business administration major, accepted a three-month long internship with the Roch- ester Regional Chamber of Commerce in late March. The chamber serves over 850 businesses in Rochester, Roch- ester Hills and Oakland Township. With only three full-time employees, Graham’s contributions to the various network- ing, sponsorship and marketing activities organized by the chamber were greatly appreciated among the staff. A budding event planner, Graham spent 10 hours a week learning the art of project management under the direct supervision of the chamber’s executive director. Al- though she’s completed the required 150 hours for the in- tern program, she plans to continue to volunteer her time. Read more about Graham’s internship experience:

Q | What do you do? Q | What do you really like about your internship? A | I am the personal assistant to the Executive Director, Sheri Heiney, A | There are two main things that I love about my internship. The first at the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce. I get to attend is the people I get to meet and work with on a day-to-day basis. I get every meeting, presentation, and consultation Sheri assigns to me. to hear stories of how some businesses got started and why some My goal is to be an event planner. She gives me special assign- are struggling. I love to go home and say, “I just had lunch with ments so I can gain experience with events. Jennifer Granholm’s husband,” or “I just had dinner with Olympic gold medalist Hayes Jones.” It has given me great experience on Q | How did you get your internship? how to handle myself with professionalism. I love to hear stories A | I made up a list of all the event coordinating companies in Mich- of how the Chamber has benefited a company and it gives me igan and I started calling them to see if they were offering any joy to know that I’ve been a part of that. The second reason I love positions. I didn’t realize there was a better way of finding an my internship involves Rochester College. Sometimes sitting in a internship until I remembered our Career Services department. classroom makes you wonder if you’re ever going to use the infor- So, I immediately scheduled an appointment with Joan Sullivan mation they’re teaching you. But after my internship I’ve grown to and she helped me with my resume. When I was meeting with appreciate accounting and realized that it is relevant even if you her she asked if I was looking for an internship and that she had aren’t an accounting major (thanks Sorensen). I was proud that I met with Sheri just that same day. Joan faxed Sheri my resume had to write a memo and knew how to do it (thanks Danny). I saw and then I followed up, interviewed and got the position. the actual culture of this organization and could identify things about it (thanks Cohu). I’m really glad my education is paying off. Q | What are your career aspirations? I’m proud to say I’m a Rochester College student. A | I would like to be an event coordinator, either for weddings and parties or corporate events and conferences. I would like to be Q | What do you dislike? one of the top event coordinators in Nashville. After event co- A | I don’t think there is anything I dislike. I wish I was paid, but I ordinating for 15 years I would like to start a small business that think part of the experience is not being paid. carries fashionable clothes that are modest. Q | What is the biggest misconception about your internship? Q | What kinds of people do well in this business? A | The biggest misconception about being a personal assistant is that A | People who aren’t willing to settle for something less than the I follow Sheri around with pen and paper and she gives orders. I best will succeed in this business. They are always striving to don’t get her coffee or lunch, and I don’t take all of her messages. bring in more and better businesses to the community. Another My internship is to gain experience at what she does on a day-to- key skill to success is how you cooperate and communicate day basis. I sill receive my own projects and assignments. with the members of the Chamber. Local businesses are your customer, so you have to know what they want, and give it to Q | How can someone get an internship like yours? them within reason. To be successful in a small Chamber of A | Any college student has the best resource: the Career Services Commerce you have to know a lot about a lot of things. The department. They will help you with your resume, finding a part Executive Director is the accounting department, the Human time job, internship, or career after you graduate. The best part Resources Department, and almost everything else. about it is that it’s free!

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2005–2006 1 2 student ACTIVITIES

Eight months may not seem like much, but it is enough time for plenty of extracurricular activities on and off campus. Each school year presents students with opportunities to use their training in ministry and mission work as well as display their talents during community building events. This page highlights some of the brightest and best moments of 5 6 the 2005-2006 campus calendar.

1 | Seniors bid farewell to the game with coach Justin Lewis 2 | Students enjoy the Big Squeeze contest on Beautiful Day 3 | Getting hands-on experience in radio at Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts 4 | Midnight Breakfast, where staff serve the students, is always a favorite activity 5 | At the Academic Symposium, Matt Lamb presents his group project 10 11 6 | Wilbur and his eight-legged friend in the spring play, Charlotte’s Web 7 | Mission team members get their hands dirty during a spring break trip to New Orleans 8 | Marching in the Invisible Chil- dren Global Night Commute 9 | Joanne Shinsky gives the baseball team a pep talk 13 before throwing out the first pitch on Opening Day 10 | Even after a four-year hiatus, Fall Festival is still a hit 11 | The men’s basketball team focuses on the game 12 | The music of Motown comes to life during Celebration 12 13 | Students stand tall during an archaeological tour of Tel- Tamar, Israel 14 | Shack-A-Thon volunteers raise funds for Habitat for Humanity 15 | Ben Abbate performs during a jazz guitar recital 16 | Getting psyched for Homecoming visit the Rochester College 3 4 Bookstore for these great new items!

• Heritage Series CD Celebrating 47 Years of Music • A Cappella Chorus 20th Anniversary CD • New apparel, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats

New books written and edited by Rochester College Bible professors: • Preaching Mark’s Unsettling Messiah 7 8 • Like a Shepherd Lead Us • Man From Nazareth

The Bookstore also carries a full selection of Bibles, church resources, and general school and stationary supplies

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For more information or to place an order, contact the bookstore at 248.218.2078 or [email protected] spotlight on alumni where life takes us Rochester College is proud to have alumni all over the country and the world, making their mark wherever they go. In this issue of Northstar, we celebrate those who are going the extra mile to help people in need.

Lindy Emerson— An apprenticeship in the Bronx has its rewards

Children from Emerson’s home church in the Bronx. Emerson boarding a subway train in the Bronx.

Don’t worry about tomorrow for tomorrow opened the right doors, I came. This city is “People either think I am this crazy street will worry about itself. Each day has enough in desperate need of somebody to come and evangelist converting people to Christ right trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:34) live out Jesus around their neighbors.” and left, or there is the misconception that Prayer is the first order of business for Em- my days are boring and very laid back. There ords to live by according to Lindy erson before she takes her neighbor’s child to are seasons of busyness and seasons of more WEmerson, an interdisciplinary studies preschool every morning. Her work schedule prayer and reflection due to weather,- peo major who graduated from Rochester Col- varies from then on. Some days she meets with ple’s schedules, contacts we’ve made in the lege in 2005. Anyone who knows Emerson people in the community to help them with community, etc, etc.” might say that she wears this slogan on her their English using a program called Let’s Start Rochester College’s ministry courses and sleeve. The scriptural reference can be found Talking, which references the book of Luke. close-knit community strongly influenced her in the signature line of every email she sends With this program, Emerson is able to help the decision to focus on mission work. She spent and as a header on her online blogspot. In participants with their English and open up a three summers with a group of students and her line of work, it’s critical that she learns to door for conversation about Christ. Some- faculty in Africa experiencing the highs and take life one day at a time. times she schedules meetings to mentor and lows of ministry. Emerson said she came to the Emerson accepted an apprenticeship pray with leaders from local home churches College hoping to find “a man and a degree” with the Bronx Fellowship of Christ in New or she spends time building relationships with and although she didn’t get the man, she be- York City after graduation. From day one, at-risk teens. There are also times when she lieves she was transformed and better prepared she along with three other full-time church assists immigrants with common social issues to follow the Lord’s direction for her life. planters and a network of lay leaders began like dealing with landlords. “I want to share the love of Christ with establishing home ministries throughout the No two days are the same for Emerson, people until I die, but that isn’t a career—it spiritually deprived borough. and neither are her nights, which are typical- is a lifestyle. I may do that through working “It isn’t for the faint-hearted. I am here not ly filled with the blaring sound of salsa music in ministry, or perhaps working in business, because I always wanted to live in one of into the wee hours of her bedtime. Among counseling or teaching. I have no idea what the poorest boroughs of NYC or because I other things she is learning to understand path the Lord is going to take me down, but wanted to live in an urban area, but because people from different socio-economic back- I’m confident that it will be a way I can love I wanted to be obedient,” she explains. “I grounds, but some people have the wrong people and learn from people.” initially came to this job upset that the Lord impression about what she really does as a To keep up-to-date with Emerson’s progress, was sending me here, but because He had church planter. visit her blogspot at lindyerin.blogspot.com.

20 Fall 2006 STEPHANIE ARNETT— Building dream homes is all in a day’s work with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

hen Stephanie Arnett (06) came to WRochester College in 2002, it was to become a kindergarten teacher. Somewhere along the way, she decided she wanted to save the world in the process, possibly by tak- ing her teaching degree to inner-city Detroit. Fast forward a couple of years, and a new hit television show suddenly changed Arnett’s well-laid plans. “I started watching Extreme Makeover: Home Edition when it first came on the air, and I thought it was the most incredible thing. It lit a fire under me. My family thought I was crazy, because all of a sudden, I just wanted to build houses for people,” she says. “I still wanted to Arnett takes a break on the site of the latest Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in Armada, Michigan. save the world, but I had the urge to do it out of the classroom and on a construction site.” In the summer of 2004, Arnett got her to “build houses for people.” She changed her people he works with per show.” chance. Extreme Makeover came to the home major to Marketing after being told a business This time around, as Extreme Makeover of the Vardon family in Oak Park, Mich, and at degree would be her best asset in the field. Over built a house for the Gilliam family in the the insistence of her family, Arnett went to the the next two years, while she finished college, small town of Armada, Arnett worked with the site, intent to make a connection and get her Arnett kept in touch with some of the contacts location crew, managing the day-to-day needs foot in the door. There she met Matt Plaskoff, she had made at Extreme Makeover, particu- and organizational aspects of the production. the production’s general contractor. In spite of larly the location manager, Chris Larsen. Then, Now that the week is over, Arnett isn’t quite her optimism, she wasn’t prepared for the of- this past July, just two months after graduation, sure what her next step will be, but she knows fer he would make her: to come and work as Larsen called to tell her that they were coming the line she wants to follow. an intern for him that week. back to Detroit, and he wanted her help. “The feeling you get knowing you’re help- “My family was leaving the next day for a “Even though we’d communicated several ing people in such a huge way is really humb- vacation in Washington, D.C.,” she laughs. “I times, I was still shocked that he not only re- ing,” says Arnett. “Whether it be on a scale as was the one who planned the trip in the first membered me, but also that he had held onto big as Extreme Makeover or something small- place! But I dropped it all to stay and work my email address and phone number and er, like Habitat for Humanity or a weekend with Extreme Makeover.” sought me out to come back and work with service project, is irrelevant. It just feels good The week only strengthened Arnett’s desire them...it was pretty flattering given how many to make a difference.”

ED WORK—A former colonel finds his niche in the candy business

former lieutenant colonel in the United them in local businesses. They maintain and AStates Air Force, Ed Work spent twenty- restock the candy machines with goodies like five years of his life on assignment across the bubble gum, peanuts and M&M’s and donate country and abroad. a portion of the proceeds to RCC. He changed zip codes to accommodate “We started the business because we thought temporary residency in places like Califor- it would be a fun and interesting way to raise nia, Arizona, Alabama, Maryland, Turkey and money for the children’s home,” says Joan. Greece. After retiring from the service in 1995, When Joan is not helping out with the Ed settled into a career as a special projects Works Candy Company, she moonlights as a manager. By day, Ed is busy trouble shooting florist and church photographer. Ed assists in problems for contractors and financial ana- planning the Sunday morning and Wednesday lysts, but by night he and his wife Joan are the evening worship services at the church. He is proud owners of a small candy company. also an active jogger and has run the Army 10- The side gig is the result of a ministry called miler each year for the past 13 years. “I’ve retired once. I plan to retire again Rainbow Christian Services (RCC), a local chil- Ed obtained his associate degree from Mich- soon. I’d like to get a motorcycle and tour dren’s home for abused and neglected youth. igan Christian College in 1965. He received a the U.S. I’d also enjoy doing what the So- The ministry, run by the Falls Church con- bachelor’s degree from Harding College two journers do for a while,” he says. Ed is also gregation where they attend, helps displaced years later and went on to pursue an MBA at considering focusing on his candy business children and will soon inaugurate an adoption the University of Arkansas. After a lifetime of full time after retirement. The Works live in program. Seven years ago, Ed and Joan pur- working, Ed is looking forward to an extended Alexandria, Va. They have two sons and one chased several vending machines and placed vacation of rest and relaxation. grandson.

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Upcoming Alumni Events

Saturday, September 30, 2006 Rochester College Fall Festival Vendors, food, entertainment and much more.

November 11, 2006 Homecoming Tailgate party, alumni basketball game Roman Cariaga, class of 1963 Wayne Baker, class of 1962 Berkeley Hackett, class of 1962 and warrior men’s basketball game. alumni take on leadership in the 21st century For more information about these and other alumni events, contact Jennifer he year 1962 might well be remembered MCC, he played basketball, served as class Kirby in the Office of Alumni Relations at in American and world history as an age president, sang with several musical groups; 248.218.2196 or [email protected] T of uncertainty. As American troops fought on joined more than one social club, and worked foreign soil in the Vietnam Conflict, a storm for the Northstar. He also received enough ensued along the southern border signaling votes from his classmates to be deemed run- the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis. In ner up for Mr. Michigan Christian College and We want to hear this same year, the U.S. Supreme Court de- befittingly went on to marry the homecoming from you! clared mandatory prayers in public schools queen, Darlene Pobur. unconstitutional. And while astronaut John A natural born leader, Baker’s destiny Share your news! Submit information Glenn hovered high above these troubles as as president of York College in York, Neb. online at www.rc.edu/alumni or clip and the first American to orbit the earth, the South seemed to be written in the stars. The mid- return this form to: African government imprisoned Nelson Man- western town of 8,000 people is a long way Larry Stewart dela for rebelling against apartheid. from his roots in Taylor, Mich. Baker is the Director of Alumni Information In the midst of wars and rumors of wars, three college’s nineteenth president and has guided Rochester College charismatic students were preparing for gradu- the growing institution since 1996. The halls 800 West Avon Road ation from Michigan Christian College (MCC). of York have produced some of the nation’s Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Surely, the future looked bleak for these young finest Christian men and women including men who witnessed so much despair, but God RC president Dr. Michael Westerfield and RC Name (maiden if applicable): seemingly had other plans for them. English professor Thomas Golden. Roman Cariaga began his education at Berkeley Hackett spent his childhood a Bible school in Zamboanga City in the Phil- in Walled Lake, Mich. After completing his Years: ippines. A missionary saw Cariaga’s potential education, he and his wife Charlotte became as a future leader and sent him to MCC for active in the mission field and relocated to Occupation: additional education and training. After com- Nairobi, Kenya in East Africa. At the time there pleting his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma were very few members from the churches of Spouse’s Name (maiden if Christian University, he returned to the Philip- Christ living in the country, leaving him with applicable): pines and taught at the Bible school in Zambo- only a small network for support and resourc- anga before eventually serving as the school’s es. Hackett’s dedication to the impoverished Years: director from 1965 to 1970. After the Bible country eventually led to the construction of a school closed, Cariaga moved to Butan City, $1.6 million Christian school. Occupation: purchased 60 acres of land and built Sunrise Today the Kenya Christian Industrial Train- Christian College, now the largest collectively ing Institute provides 1,400 young people church-owned facility in the Philippines. with a high-quality technical education. Dur- Address: Cariaga is now the College’s chancellor, ing an annual lectureship in 1996, Hackett and his son Samuel, has taken his place as stated, “I am in Africa because of Michigan president. Cariaga and his wife, Lina have Christian College.” City, State, Zip Code: a total of six children. Their son Salvador is It is quite possible that these three men a church planter and oversees the church might have chosen another path had they de- newspaper and website. Salvador’s son Pe- cided to attend a different institution. By be- Phone: ter recently enrolled at OCU and hopes to coming presidents of Christian colleges, they follow in the legacy of Christian leadership were endowed with a responsibility to both Note children’s names, recent births, job started by his grandfather. education and ministry. Their legacy in the changes, marriages, promotions, etc. on a Wayne Baker is the epitome of the All- history of Michigan Christian College is an in- separate sheet of paper and send it to the American college student. While attending spiration to this generation and beyond. College with this form. Alumni NEWS SUMMER 2006

1962 1991 1999 Paul Cross and his wife Terri are offering Chris Ward and his wife, Nora, recently Chris Wise and his wife, Nancy, welcomed their fourth Alpha Course (www.alphausa. moved to 10307 Venetia Real #209, Tampa, Reese Elizabeth on March 28. Chris recently org) at the Montgomery Church of Christ. FL 33647. Chris is a senior loan officer for accepted a position with Rochester College as Paul is employed by Sandia National Labo- H&R Block Mortgage. Director of Youth Ministry Resources. ratories and Terri is the owner of Theresa M. Cross, Ph.D. & Associates. The couple lives 1993 2001 at 8008 Loma Larga, Corrales, NM 87048. Amy Avant married Jason Ragsdale Danny and Amy (Pangborn) Gallahar (96) on August 27, 2005. The couple lives at welcomed Hannah Marie on February 3. They 1973 46726 Huling, Shelby Township, MI 48317. live at 313 Fourth, Oscoda, MI 48750. After fifteen years as head of Arlington Chris- Shane and Melissa (Bruce-00) Gray wel- Mike tian School in metropolitan Atlanta, 1994 comed Breanna Margaret on December 1, Weimer recently accepted the presidency of Emiko Fujiwara married Seiji Yamashita on 2005. Shane is an executive assistant manager Jackson Christian School, a pre-K through 12 April 22. Emiko is an executive assistant with for Rent-A-Center, and Melissa is the senior with over 1,000 students. Mike and his wife, McKinsey and Company, and Seiji is a lawyer. staff accountant for U.S. Medical Manage- Jeanette, live at 409 Shadow Ridge Drive, The family can be contacted at 6-31-7 Naga- ment Services. The family lives at 744 Lake Jackson, TN 38305. saki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0051, Japan. Crossing Court, Franklin, IN 46131. 1978 Alicia Roe married Clifford Russell on Au- 1997 gust 28, 2004. The couple lives at 4113 West Sheri Kretzschmar returned in February After working with the Rochester Church of Vail Lane, Gaylord, MI 49735. from a two-month mission trip in Guatemala Christ since 1997, Philip Brackney accept- with Health Talents International. A regis- Hayley (Richards) Woodall graduated ed a role as youth and family minister for the tered nurse, Sherri also recently completed a from Southern College of Optometry on May Farragut Church of Christ in Knoxville in 2005. masters degree in organizational leadership 26 and is now specializing in pediatric op- Philip and his wife, April, have three children, and change. Sheri lives at 135 Crossfield tometry in a one-year residency with the col- Sarah, Sydney, and Landen. They live at 1105 Ridge Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. lege. Her husband, Jonathan Woodall, Winding Way Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923. is the administrative minister of the Christian 1981 Student Center. The couple lives at 1106 Co- 1998 lonial Road, Memphis, TN 38117. Clay and Cherry (Echols-80) Hart cel- Philip Andrew joined Donald, Josiah, Samuel, ebrated their 25th anniversary on December and Abigail in the home of Brian and Carrie 2002 19, 2005. Having served as missionaries to (Pier) Ellerbrock South Africa for two decades, they now serve on April 13, 2005. Brian Ryan and Misty (Ringle) Hoggatt wel- those preparing to receive or travel with is a salesperson for Verhoff Machine and Weld, comed Gracelynn Dorothea on October 5, short-term mission teams. The family lives at and Carrie is a homemaker. The family lives at 2005. Ryan is self employed as a digital artist, 101 Valley View Drive North, Colleyville, TX 15855 Road B, Leipsic, OH 45856. and Misty is an associate financial represen- 76034. Dean and Jennifer (Cromwell) Geyer tative with Northwestern Mutual. They live at are living at 3080 Petersville Road, Rogers City, 2387 Panhandle Road, Delaware, OH 43015. Terri (Howe) Hull completed training as a captain for Mesaba Airlines/Northwest Air- MI 49779, where Jennifer accepted a position Eden Swanson married Josh Thompson link in August of 2005. Terri’s husband, Bob in 2001 as a physical therapist assistant. The on June 3. Eden is an assistant account ex- Hull (82), is the manager of Hull Bros. Inc. couple has two daughters, Aubry and Zoe. ecutive with McCann Erickson, and Josh is The couple has two daughters, Jessica and Robert and Katy (Gillette) Glover wel- a commercial carpenter. The couple lives at Kelly. They live at 1547 Union City Road, comed Mary-Carole on March 3, 2005. Katy 1452 Roy Road, Oxford, MI 48371. Fort Recovery, OH 45846. also has been promoted to program manager for ReCellular, Inc. Robert is an IT professional 2004 1990 with Connecting Point Consulting. They live at Jim Jacks and his wife Mary welcomed Mat- 6272 McIntosh, Brighton, MI 48116. Jeff and Stephanie (Nichols) Lawson thew Alexander on November 27, 2005. recently moved to 21525 16th Drive SE, Both- Eden joined Taryn in the home of Monty and Jim completed his M.B.A. in July. The family ell, WA 98021. Jeff is a QC Lab Supervisor for Lora (Cuthbertson-96) McClelland on resides at 7769 Ambassador Drive, Shelby Nastech Pharmaceuticals. November 16, 2005. Monty is employed by Township, MI 48316. EDS, and Lora is a homemaker. The family lives at 668 Sheffield, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. NORTHSTAR 23 partner’s honor roll 2005 calendar year

Endowment Michael & Sharon Westerfield Lake Orion Church of Christ Brent Cramp ‘99 Mary T. Anderson William G. & Myrtle E. Hess Mr. Al Loftis & Mrs. Vivian Cox Bob & Jennie Cross Andrews Hooper & Pavlik P.L society ($100,000+) Charitable Trust Jack & Sharon London John Crozier Richard & Gail Angelo Ron Losher ‘62 Stephen & Lindsey Dunfee Jay & Cheryl Armstrong Estate of Herma Conrad Paul & Cathy MacKenzie ‘04 David & Lathell Dymacek Thomas & Margaret Babb Estate of J. Robert Utley Gordon & Nancy MacKinnon ’81, Dave & Anne Eberhart Barney & Wanda Bailey Ennis & Nancy Ham President’s circle ‘76 Michael & Macie Eckhart Tom & Rhonda Baiocchi Gerald & Lucille Isom ($1000-$4999) Kyle & Megan Martin ’02, ‘03 Ron & Arrah Eubanks ‘69 Elbert & June Baker, Jr. Elton & Rita Albright Robert & Kim Martin Firman Bros. Home Improvement John & Anita Barcroft Visionary Society Allen Brothers Inc. Jim & Carol McCartney ’78, ‘78 Milton & Evelyn Fletcher George & Tonya Barlow ’03, ‘88 Roger & Kathy Anspach Ralph & Wilma McQueen Jeff & Ronna Foulk Mildred Barriger ($50,000-$99,999) Jim & Debbie Arnett Donald & Carmen Meyer Al & Suzanne Garner Roland & Jean Beasley Auto-Owners Insurance Ken & Gayle Mitchell Martin & Nelda Gay Robert & Jean Bechler Estate of LaNita Buie Vivian Avey Larry & Mary Moebs Clarence Goodlein Danny & Denise Beeks ‘73 Frank Rewold & Son, Inc. William Baer Jim & Marjorie Moore John & Sue Grant Don & Pam Belcher Mark & Robin Kirk Alan & Michele Bain John & Norma Morris Greater Springfield Church of Christ James & Maureen Belknap Pepsi Bottling Group of Mich Paul Baker Alberta Muirhead Terrill Hall ‘04 Glenn & Jan Bell Bank One Larry & Kay Norman Rick & Karen Hart Robbie & Jaime Beller Travis & Kimberly Bass Northwestern Mutual Life Greg & Kristen Hinkson Bellsouth Corporation Torch alliance Neil Baxter Dean & Zan Oliver ’73, ‘75 Walter & Norine Horst Steve Benard ‘93 ($25,000-$49,999) Kenyatte Baylor‘96 Jim & Bertha O’Rourke Wayne & Fran Johnson ‘76 Jeff & Kelly Bennett ’98, ‘02 Johnnie & Helen Belt Barbara Packer Johnson & Johnson Company Glenn & Joan Berry Rochester College Associates John & Joanne Benedict Ida Palmer Elliot & Shannon Jones ‘01, ‘99 Dwayne & Marie Birdwell Donald Carter ‘64 Bob & Becky Bennett Jim & Lynda Panaretos J. Paul & Dawn King Gary & Gail Biskner Estate of Ronald & Iola Rummel Sylvia Berger Rick & Carol Passage Jeff & Holly Lemons ‘99 Bill & Sheila Bissonnette ‘78 Ford Motor Company Bill Fox Chevrolet Gordon & Janet Payne Michael & Pam Light ‘81 Black & Decker Robert Hargrove Charles & Nina Blake ‘04 Frank & Terry Pitts ’86, ‘83 David & Kathy Litzkow Robert & Karren Blanks ‘01 Pat & Jane Kirby Norma Ruth Blake Garth & Pat Pleasant ’69, ‘70 Ray & Sharyn MacDonald ‘65 Mark & Diane Blask Pfizer Paula Bonbrisco Klint & Rachel Pleasant ‘94 Vera Manley Mary Bloomingburg Harold & Helen Slater Craig & Patti Bowman Procter & Gamble Fund Larry & Billie McCoy Blue Cross/Blue Shield John & Joyce Todd ‘67 Bristol Steel & Conveyor Corp Frank & Kathy Rewold Victor Mead John & Julie Boag ‘87 James Brown‘62 Jim & Pat Ridge John & Andrea Miller ‘85 Donald & Nell Bone Kelvin & Amy Brown ’95, ‘97 Cathy Ries ‘73 Dick & Billie Miller ‘76 Russ & Frances Bone Challenge alliance Bert & Ann Bryan Don & Kim Robinson ’72, ‘76 Nancy Mumper Tim & Bernice Borg ($10,000-$24,999) Mary Ann Butler Rochester Church of Christ Nationwide Insurance Martha Bouman Gary & Wendy Byram Carl Rose Ben & Susan Noah Roger & Sherry Bousho Mary Ellen Adams Scott & Danny Cagnet Burt & Debi Rutledge ’93, ‘91 Northwest Church of Christ Vernon & Alice Boyd Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Candace Cain Nick & Geneva Schafsnitz Tim & Patty Olree ‘77 George & Kathleen Brackney Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Michigan Campus Village Properties Doug & Shelia Selke Bill & Henrietta Palmer Jerry & Rita Brackney DaimlerChrysler Corporation Gary & Rosemary Carson Kevin & Lori Shaffer ‘82 Edward & Joan Palmer ‘68, ‘67 Mark & Christine Brackney ’90, ‘89 Beth Fisher Tedd & Linda Case Ken & Donna Slater ‘67 Nathan & Cathie Parker ‘96 Dan & Sandra Bradburn Floyd Kent Foundation CBI Design Professionals Keith Snider Dale & Frankie Perry Erma Brand Bruce & Judy Foulk Troy & Sonja Chisolm ‘86 Dick & Chloe Stephens William & Leah Potere Don & Patricia Brewster Todd & Connie Graham ’71, ‘71 Marge Christman Larry & Lynne Stewart ’70, ‘74 Karl & Natalie Randall ‘71, ‘72 Larry & Linda Bridgesmith ’68, ‘68 Phil & Annette Herrington Rob Clarke‘82 Brian & Lisa Stogner ‘80 Red Knapp’s American Grill Kathy Brittingham Mrs. Robert D. Luchsinger Ron & Tanya Content ‘81 Mel & Diane Storm Justin & Casey Remsing ‘02,’03 Andy & Bethany Brockman ’01, ‘01 Christopher & Kalai McHan Cooper Tire & Rubber Company J C & Glenda Thomas, Jr. Ron & Gail Rickard Harold & Judy Brooks Estate of Lester Murrell Stephanie Corp ‘96 Steve & Carolyn Thornton Rochester Chamber of Commerce Richard & Linda Brooks Bob & Kathy Norton ’82, ‘83 Crittenton Hospital Medical Center TMP Associates, Inc. Ron & Olivia Rothstein Larry & Jayne Brophy Jim & Caye Randolph Gary & Ginny Cummins ‘78 Jim & Joy Trail ’73, ‘73 Andy Sakmar Bill & Jamie Brosey Gary & Vivian Turner Larry & Linda Samuels Elvera Brown Jason & Elizabeth Schomer Gary & Dana Davis ‘76 Jim & Paula Dawson Robert Turner Frederick Schimon Jerry & Sharon Bryan Jack & Suzzanne Dempsey Mary Utley Don & Lora Schwab John & Barbara Bryant trustees’ alliance Jim & Kathy Derickson Utley Brothers, Inc. Calvin & Patsy Seccombe Brian & Susan Buchanan Joe & Ruth Downey David & Carol Van Hooser Joanne Shinsky Tim Buckley ($5000-$9999) Michael & Lisa Dryden ‘84 Wendell & Rochelle Wardell Jeff & Pattie Simmons Mark & Sarah Buehrer Jerry & Linda Watson Jerry & Marion Starling Bob & Pamela Bullock Betsy Addams Doug & Janet Edwards ‘62 Myron Edwards Lawrence & Linda Watson State Farm Foundation Rod Bunia Donald & Joan Barton Rick & Karen Watson ‘70 Dean & Joan Sullivan Jim & Wendy Burcham ‘03 Byrl & Pat Brockman Ron & Cathy Englehart Estate of Eleanore K. Gentry Aaron & Kelly Westerfield Jerry & Connie Tallman ‘93 Shirley Burger Butch Jones Financial Services, Inc. Roy & Sue Westerfield Jerry & Janet Tarrant Gary & Gail Burke Lorraine Church Estate of Mary Taylor Ezell Foundation Barbara Wojtas Willard & Bobbie Tate Bill Burnside Harrison & Robbie Davis Ed & Joan Work ‘65 United States Collegiate Athletic Assoc. Hayward & Sandra Burton Anonymous Donor Brad & Betsy Fisher Gordon & Carole Wright Brad & Sue Upton Burton’s Plumbing & Heating Estate of A. E. Wells David & Mae Fleer Denise Flynn ‘76 Alan & Debra Waites James & Linda Butterfield Estate of Wheeler Utley Waterbury Church of Christ Glenn & Cindy Byers ’74, ‘74 Frazier Foundation Derrel & Pat Fox Rentz & Jean Gullick Progress club Wayne Wilson Lee Cagle General Motors Foundation Hellen Wood Edwin Cahill ‘98 Michael & Sonia Gresham ’71, ‘70 Carter & Susan Hagaman ($500-$999) Rex & Jennifer Hamilton Rick & Shirley Wood Michael & Marilynn Canterbury Howard & Joan Hagerman Jean Cardona Duane & Pat Harrison John & Marsha Hammond Larry & Barbara Adamson Hantz Benefit Services, LLC Arrow Electronics, Inc. D.C. & Gay Carlson ‘62 King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CENTURY club Tom & Helen Carnall Bob & Rosemary Kirt Steve & Julie Harper ‘79 Wayne & Darlene Baker ‘62, ‘62 Tracey & Holly Hebert Garry & Tammy Balk ‘04 Bob & Teri Carris Jack & Vivian Longfellow ($100-$499) David & Jackie Case ’67, ‘67 Lula C. Wilson Trust Kent & Debi Hoggatt ’72, ‘75 John & Sara Barton Honeywell Helen Beaman Larry & Kathleen Abbott Leo & Ruth Casey Art & Marge Pope Bill & Adrianne Castleman ’92, ‘92 Dave & Patricia Richardson‘67 Delmer Hudson George & Mary Ellen Beaudoin Gary & Donna Ablett John & Verdena Ireland Joe & Vikki Bentley Access Christian Counseling Charles & Katherine Caudill Scott & Christie Samuels Century 21 Hallmark West SBC Foundation Daniel & Elizabeth Johnson Gary & Pamela Birdwell Gordon & Louise Addington ‘64 Pat & Mable Johnson Richard & Stacy Blackston E. L. Alford Bob & Jan Chaffin Bob & Dolores Seccombe John & Mary Chalk Setex, Inc. Johnson Controls Foundation John Blackwelder Sophie Alford Bob & Linda Jones Bill & Carolyn Bonifay Denis & Brigitte Alix Graydon & Edna Chester Rick & Jan Sims ‘73 , ‘73 Chevron USA, Inc. Donald Smith Kevin & Mindy Kirkland John & Mary Jane Bower Walter & Cindy Alix Roger & Jane Knapp David & Alisa Brackney ‘87, ‘86 Andrew Allen Don & Nancy Christenberry Mark & Leslie Stowe ‘74 James Christian Student Government Association Terry & Beverly Koonce Alice Cain Dan & Diana Allen ‘73 David & Tina Kosuth Greg & Karen Campbell ‘85 Mr. Jack Allen & Mrs. Nell Russell Mary Clark The John & Rosemary Brown Family Clarkston CAD, Inc Foundation Larry & Marian Kreul Dwight & Jan Coe Allstate Foundation Mike & Dawn Kurschat ‘86 Scott & Melissa Cottrill Tony & Tina Amorose ‘76 Dean & Ruth Clutter

24 Fall 2006 Remember Rochester College in your estate plans Benrick & Regina Coats Jason & Alayna Graves Rod Lehman ‘78 Alice Ostrowski Cliff & Kristy Shelton ‘77 Jeff Cohu Jeff & Ruth Green Pat Leslie Kenneth & Barbara Otto ‘04 Shelton Pontiac Buick, Inc. Steven & Barbara Cohu George & Carolyn Gregg Jim & Amy Lewis ’97, ‘03 Oxford Bank Chris & Kristan Shields ’04, ‘02 David & Barbara Cole Charles & Lynne Griffin Jack & Pamela Lewis ‘71 P & M Painting Curtis & Pat Shinsky Theo & Maxine Coleman Jack & Crystal Grizzell Justin Lewis ‘05 Edwina Pace David & Renee Shinsky Gary & Marge Collins Elise Guidos Fred & Anne Liimatta ’68, ‘68 Roger & Lu Pace ‘66 Lynn & Holly Shinsky ’73, ‘73 Jason Conley ‘94 Pete & Judy Gunn Tony & Cherry Lingbawan Charles & Fay Palmer Paul & Heather Shinsky ‘78 Robert & Marie Conn Ron & Jackie Guye Dean Lockwood David & Amy Palmer Allan & Deborah Shipman Phil & Tammy Conner ’90, ‘90 Greg & Kathy Guymer ‘78 Daniel & Sue Longfellow Ron & Linda Palmer ‘73 Henry Showe Walter & Shirley Conner Jeff & Kali Hacias ‘88 John & Karen Losher ‘62 John & Debbie Panzica ‘75 Ron & Jody Siegel ’88, ‘86 Gene & Tess Cook George & Karen Hanley Karl & Charlotte Luttrell PARDA Federal Credit Union Donald & Sheri Simmons Fred Copple Roger & Norma Harkness Steve & Vikki Lutz Larry & Marilyn Parham Ken & Betty Simmons Dimple Correa Randy Harris Dick & Maxine Lyman Dave & Linda Park ‘74 Jeff Simpson David & Jeneice Corwin ‘82 Brent & Letha Harshman David & Judy Lynn Roy & Joberta Parker ‘82 Tom & Anita Simpson Jamie & Sheila Couch Ken & Gail Harvanek ‘78 Steven & Sandra Lyon Terry & Lynnete Parker Sir Speedy Printing Company James & Catherine Courtney David & DeAnna Harvill Michael & Karen Maletzke David & Marilyn Parks ’93, ‘93 Fred & Connie Sitter Gene & Mary Alice Cowie Debbie Haskell Arthur Marcell Ryan Passage ‘99 Steve & Jill Skidmore ’77, ‘77 Bill & Molly Cox Daniel Hauser Wes Marple Jimmy & Beth Paul Jim & Debbie Slater Kevin Cox Ron & Laureen Hazel Adlai & Joyce Martin Jeff & Lisa Pauls Deron & Suzanne Smith Rick & Diane Cox Tom & Linda Henderson Bill & Kathy Martin Duane & Dolores Peltier Don & Janet Smith Ron & Shelly Cox Jeff & Paula Herron ‘75 Donald & Carol Maskill Brian & Laurie Pendergraff Jack & Debbie Smith Ron & Cindy Cox ‘61 Daniel & Mary Hickey Marianne Matchynski ‘03 Andy & Suzy Peper ’88, ‘03 Smith Plumbing Craun, Freeman & Associates Bill & Janice Higgins Mark & Kathy Matchynski Huel & Priscilla Perkins Jim & Brenda Snow ‘93 John Crisman Elton & Laquita Higgs John & Debbie Mathews ‘02 Herbert & Evalyn Peterson Ned & Dorothy Solomon Sherry Cummins ‘79 Melinda Hill John & Sandy Mathey Donnie & Myra Phillips Pat Somerville Dennis & Carolyn Darch Jack & Marjorie Hockenberry Bill & Martha Matson Dr. & Mrs. John Pierce Steve & Ann Soper Brad & Kris Davidson ‘05 Wayne & Linda Hodges David & Rebecca Matthews ‘73 Louis & Nora Pippin Daniel & Karen Sorensen Mark & Penny Davis Marge Hodous Eric & Amy Maust John & Erin Pleasant ’03, ‘04 Earl & Thelma Spangler Steve & Debra Davis Randy & Jan Hoffman ‘77 Martha Maynard John & Helen Plummer Timothy & Holly Speight Christi Day Brian & Julie Hoggatt ‘87 Wallice & Virginia Mays ‘60 Doug & Donna Poling Elijah & Joan Spencer Mark & Linda Dear Dean & Thelma Hoggatt Monty & Lora McClelland ’98, ‘96 Greg & Kim Pollard Spilman, Hills & Heidebrink John & Pam Debelak ’80, ‘79 Bobbye Hollingshead Patti McClelland ‘65 Thelma Poole Steve & Kelly Sprague Ralph & Judy Dembeck Amanda Holt ‘04 Frank McCourt Dan & Gail Porter Coy & Wynelle Spurgeon John & Judith Dicker John Hoots Chuck & Jeanette McCoy Potere-Modetz Funeral Home Gordon & Ellen Stalcup Ed & Delores Dickinson ’79, ‘80 Jerry & Peggy Howell ‘71 Phil & Dee Dee McCullough ’69, ‘69 Iva Potter T. E. & Uva Stamps Michael & Janeil Dillon Keith & Barbara Huey John & Gina McCurdy ‘82 Alan & Mary Powell Bruce & Joy Starkey ’64, ‘67 Ralph & Bernice Dingess Keith & Julayne Hughes ‘03 Richard McDonald Jack & Faye Powell Eleanor Starkey Jerry & Debby Dittrich ‘85 Clifford & Terry Hulburt Hubert McFall Joe Powell State Farm Insurance Sharon Donnenwerth Gerald Hyder Tom & Mary McFee Doyle & Mary Prestridge Bradford & Sue Stevens Daniel & Virginia Donohue Ronald & Nina Hyder Jimmie & Rosalie McGuire Carl & Peggy Price Greg & Sally Stevenson Dow Corning Foundation In Home Blinds Phillip & Valerie McGuire David & Kara Priehs James Stevenson Richard Driskell ‘72 Jim & Barbara Ingram Tony & Barbara McKee Professional Engineering Associates Jeff Stevenson DTE Energy Insurance Exchange Agency, Donald & Judy McKenzie Mike & Renetta Proffitt ’77, ‘77 Lewis & Mary Stewart Patrick & Debbe Dubey Bertha Jackson Patrick & Kami Mead Karen Pullins ‘65 Fred & Nancy Stogner Genories & Sheila Dunbar ‘67 Patricia Jacobs Medtronic Foundation Stephen & Robin Pyke Jim & Kathy Stone Thomas & Joanne Duncan Leonard & Dixie Jacobsen Larry & Brenda Messenger Qualified Abatement Service Johnny & Ann Strasser Thomas & Donna Duncan Don & Tracy Jamison ‘79 Michigan Chandelier Scott Raby ‘90 Bill & Margie Strawther Richard & Judy Dunham Brian & Kay Jewett ‘77 Michigan Glass Coatings Jason & Amy Ragsdale ’96, ‘98 Anthony Strickland ‘86 Doris Dunn Maralee Jewett ‘74 Chuck & Diane Middleton ’76, ‘76 Robert & Ruth Rainsberger Deitrick Struble Linda Dunning Paul & Kelli Jewett ‘86 Midwestern Christian Institute Tony Rana ‘84 Brad & Esther Stults Henry & Marion Durrell Richard & April Johnson ‘78 Larry & Kathy Milam Salvatore & Darlene Randazzo Tom & Pat Sturgeon ’67, ‘67 Ronald & Carroll Duvall ‘63 Arlie & Fannie Johnson Carletta Miller Chuck Raper Larry Stutts Jerry & Virginia Ebeling Mark & Tamara Johnson ’01, ‘02 Gary & Gail Miller Raytheon Michael & Patricia Summitt Steve & Mildred Eckstein Doris Jones Rudolph & Mary Jo Miller Robert & Julie Recchia Carl & Edith Swanigan ‘97 Joe & Anita Eddings Joseph & Geneva Jones Tim & Gayla Miller ’72, ‘72 Jack & Joann Recor John & Joyce Swantek Nelson & Jan Eddy Dan & Margaret Jordan Tim & Nancy Milligan Joe & Sarah Reddick Terry & Karen Swiney Art & Bonnie Edwards Alice Junior Callie Faye Milliken Bob & Gail Reeves Jim & Sandi Talbott Peter Elias Kevin & Tammy Kadrich Hugh & Joy Mingle Tom & Diane Rellinger ’80, ‘80 Jim & Jill Talmage Michael Elko Jim & Sue Kamradt‘99 Claudia Mitchell ’72, Philip & Anna Reseigh Sandy Tarrant Lindy Emerson ‘05 Richard & Pamela Kaspers Earl & Rosemary Mittlestat ‘68 Janet Richards ‘83 Jess & Lorene Temple Stephen & Joy Ennis Dale & Maxine Keene Ruth Mobley Norene Riley Paul & Sonja Temple Robert & Susan Epley Donald & Pamela Kegley Gerald & Judy Montgomery ‘62 David & Jan Rimer ’67, ‘68 Joe & Kathy Terrell Art Espey Brenda Keisling ‘63 Pauline Montgomery River Crest Banquet Hall Les & Lisa Thaxton ‘78 Peter & Judy Evans Tim & Hillery Kelems John & Irene Moody James & Phyllis Robinson The Collaborative, Inc. George & Christine Evjen Robert & Cathy Kelly Kelly Moore ‘84 Ron & Fonda Robinson ’80, ‘80 Averill & Wilma Thomas Delbert & Alice Fall Greg & Janice Kern ‘99 Dean & Mary Moore ’62, ‘62 Rochester Hills Contract Glazing Bill & Jean Thomas Fred & Ruth Feltner Tim & Peggi Kern ’79, ‘79 Ed & Merlinda Moral Herbert & Alice Rodgers Jim & Raida Thomas Byron & Peggy Feltner Robert & Deidre Kerszulis Sterphen & Connie Morales Jack & Valorie Rogin Brian & Alyson Thrift ‘98 Dennis & Linda Finley Stewart & Diana Keskitalo Thom & Shelly Morgenstern ’90, ‘90 Joan Rogin Shawn Tittle Jim & Pam Flannery Joey & Trudy Kesler Tim & Vickie Morton ’85, ‘86 Gene & Jocil Rogus Joe Tremain Jerry & Barbara Flatt Keystone State Worship Donna Mosley Mark & Kathy Roller ’79, Jim & Beth Truex ’93, ‘92 Luke Fleer ‘05 Kimball Basketball Camp Michael & Denise Muhitch Mike & Vicky Roller ’73, ‘73 Eric & Rachelle Truss Mildred Fowler Chris & Laura King ‘98 Leon & Emma Mullens ‘80 Sandy Root Len & Jane Tucker Robert & Carol Fox Larry & Patricia King Munn Tractor Sales, Inc. Walter Rothwell Jeff & Kelley Tungate William & Mary Lou Free Jim & Patty Kinser Vasile & Kathy Muresan Rowe Electrical Services Nate & Nicole Tuori ‘99 William & Jean Freismuth James & Hazel Kirkpatrick Nationwide Insurance Roy & Beverly Rewold Foundation Theresa Turner David & Norma Frick ‘68 David & Lou Ann Kitchin Tim & Anne Nichols ‘00 Ruby Russell Scott & Jane Uffelman Mark & Cheryl Frost Steve & Michelle Knight ‘80 Patrick & Karla Nichols Joe Ryan ‘82 Mike Upshur Gerald & Phyllis Frump Jill Kobus Scott & Birgie Niemann Frank & Edwina Rzonca ‘81 USA Computer Solutions Don & Jo Fugate Gretchen Korff ‘03 Norplex Associates Alan & Lori Sanborn John & Chris Utley Tony & Beverly Gacioch ‘00 Avi & Lani Krispin ‘92 North Broadway Church of Christ Dan & Susan Santellan Bill & Shirley Vaughn John & Lori Gailbreath ‘76 Andrew & Lisa Kronenwetter ‘06 Northside True Value Hardware Dale Sargent ‘62 John & Mildred Viglasky Coy & Darlene Gardner ‘83 Kruk Cards, Inc. Bob & Marge Norton Ernie & Shirley Scarbrough Ralph & Diane Vitale ‘95 Mike & Anne Garrison ’84, ‘84 Walter Kubinski Raymond Nowinski Jeannette Schiele Jim & Jaynie Vize ‘99 Monica George Michael & Linda Kujat Oakland Animal Hospital Gunther & Jane Schlender Jim & Wanda Wagner Doyle & Linda Gerig Ted & Dorothea Lafever Don & Bernice Oberholzer Karl & Kathryn Schmid Xander & Nicole Waites ’04, ‘03 Gregory & Martha Giles Joel & Sonya LaGore ’01, ‘03 Sheila Ockerman Allan & Dorothy Schulz Jane Waites Bob & Debbie Ginsburg David & Elaine Laikind Tom & Heather O’Connor Jean Schwallie Nancy Wallace ‘75 Global Standards, LLC Ken & Susan Lake ‘80 Okolona Church of Christ Walter & Chris Schwartz Allen & Evelyn Waller Elizabeth Glover Jim & Mary Langford Stephen & Catherine Olis George & Elizabeth Seifert Opal Walls Savage & Mariella Goff Kirsten Larsson Terry & Dianne Olive Mike & Karen Serilla Scott & Jana Waltman ‘66 George & Peggy Goldtrap Bill & Susan Lassiter George & Joy Oliver Rod & Blinda Shaul ‘78 Will Ed & Mickey Warren Bill & Margo Golembiewski William & Marion Ledbetter Jerry Olsen ‘67 Joe Shaver Sue Wasson ‘62 Nick & Greta Grabowski Leroy & Doris Ledsworth ‘62 Jack & Barbara O’Rourke Shell Companies Foundation Zearl & Betty Watson ‘62 Paul Graefe, Jr. Rockie & Karen Lee Rick Osborn Rubel & Myra Shelly L. H. & Mardell Watson

Remember Rochester College in your estate plans NORTHSTAR 25 Lee Watson ‘06 Anna Carter William & Trannie Glasscox David & Jennifer Kunz Richard Pflaum Zac Watson Diane Carty Ruth Goddard Christina Kupiec ‘05 Mark & Brenda Phelps Bill Waugh Mark & Vickie Caswell ‘00 Scott & Mary Goetz ‘72 Gail Laginess Paul & Donna Phillips Nadine Way Donna Catteau Bobby & Carol Golden Robert & Elizabeth Laichal Pete & Julie Piazza ‘89 Wayne Heating & Cooling Kevin & Bernadette Caullay Cynthia Gomez Mike & Darlene Lake ‘80 Roger & Merle Pickens Barbara Weatherhead Dennis & Carrol Cencer Linda Goodman Pat Lake Audrey Pirooz Ralph & Mattie Webb Gregory & Myra Chambers Tom & Lauren Gosser ‘79 Kenneth & Karen Lampel Tim & Laura Pittman ’85, ‘82 Chris Weber ‘77 Leila Charlesworth Gerald & Janet Grabowski Scott & Kim Lanning ‘86 Frank & Kathleen Pitts Louie & Helen Welch Ron & Beth Chockley ‘76 Lenny Grabowski Jim & Pam Larsen ’99, ‘99 Caleb & Suzy Plettner ‘04 Kristy Wells ‘01 Ronald & Heather Ciurla Todd & Chelsea Greer ‘05 Ed & Betty Laura Joseph & Linda Pop Smiley & Sandra Wells Michael & Elizabeth Clancy David & Branka Greer Dorothy Laurich Steven & Julie Porter ‘86 Shaun Westaway ‘04 Stan & Tawnya Clanton Tom & Shirley Griffin William & Pam Leak ‘68 Demetri & Ann Preonas Whims Insurance Agency Don & Doris Clark Ray & Diane Guinn Greta Ledgerwood ‘85 Bernard Price Roy & Ethelene White ‘69 Frank & Winifred Clayton H.W. Motor Homes, Miriam Lenz Wayne & Jacqueline Price Ken & Sharon Whitlatch ’76, ‘78 Jesse & Andrea Clayton Donald & Shirley Haddix Muriel Lenz Genie Priestley Larry Wilkins Randy & Teresa Clouse ‘77 Nathan & Linda Haines Bea Leshley Neale & Treva Pryor Gary & Barbara Williams ‘68 Diane Cochran Carol Halsey Edwin & Sandra Lewis Julie Pulte Gregory Williams Ron & Judy Coffee Jack & Peggy Hammond James & Pat Lindsay ‘70 Rocky & Krissi Putansu ‘04 Tom & Carol Williamson ’62, ‘63 Jeff & Gayle Cohen ‘79 Harold & Pat Hansel James & Gail Litton William & Helen Putty Bruce & Carol Willis ’70, ‘70 Steven & Elizabeth Coleman Judy Harbottle ‘62 Tom & Michelle Litton ‘68 Lavonda Ramey Jack & Ginny Wilson William & Mildred Coleman Brian & Ann Harrington Kenneth & Leslie Loftus Donna Reed Mark & Cindy Wilson Russ & Kim Collier ‘76 Karene Harris Anders & Julie Lundberg Lynna Reese ‘66 Velma Wineinger Mark & Linda Condolora Grace Harrison Joseph & Jeanine Lunghamer Toby & Anita Reeves ‘87 Sandi Witzeling Victor & Diane Connellan William & Susan Hausman William & Sarah Luttrell Ivan & Sharlene Renshaw Amanda Wolfe ‘03 Mike & Laurie Coop Tim & Linda Hayden Lois Lynch Donald & Robbie Reynolds ‘79 William & Rosemary Wolfe Jim & Julie Cooper HCR Manor Care Karen MacKenzie Lori Rice ‘84 Elaine Woods Jellean Corley Ed & Mildred Henderson Walter & Lee Maner ‘69 Kim & Martha Rice ‘77 Thomas & Bonnie Wright ‘79 Joe & Helen Cox Worth & Anna Henderson Ben Martin Gerald & Doris Richards Donald & Lois Wright Chris & Tina Crane ‘05 Wes & Kathryn Hendrick Greg & Laurie Martin Zilpha Risk Mattie Wright Marcus Criswell David & Susan Hickey Keith & Linda Martin ’88, ‘88 Cory & Lori Rodriguez Bill & Frankie Yen Leo & Mary Crowder Billie Hilliard Tom & Dianne Martin ’62, ‘62 Rue Porter Rogers Sarah Yoakum Brian & Renee Crowley Antony & Charla Hilligoss Jerry & Joan Mata ‘68 John Rosemergy Don & Elaine Yuvan Howard & Lois Cutler Morris & Gail Hinson ’64, ‘73 Ernie & Ginny May ’77, ‘78 Bill & Mary Rosenbaum Mike & Suzanne Zanoli ‘85 Paula D’Ambrosio Irene Hodor Paul Mays ‘81 David Rotberg Sylvia Zavitz ‘93 Dave & Bonnie Daniel ‘86 Walter & Genevieve Hodor Tim Mays ‘89 Martin & Ruby Roth Debbie Zawol Stanley & Lois Daulton Rainer & Gabriele Hoefs Sheilah McCalpine ‘89 Monico & Joyce Ruiz ‘78 Patrick & Margie Zurlinden Norman & Marie Davis Frank Hogan William & Mary Ann McClarin Norma Jean Ryan Herb & Charlotte Dean Ryan & Misty Hoggatt ’02, ‘02 Jason & Erika McCombs ‘02 Jacques Salomon ‘66 James & Colleen Dean David & Lisa Hood Joe & Pam McCoy ’87, ‘86 Bobbie Sanders Partners’ Club Jeremy Deming ‘99 Phil & Barbara Hoppe Lorene McDonald Robert & Betsy Satcher Dave & Colette Dempsey Charlie & Marguerite Horton Donald & Sandra McElhaney William & Melinda Saunders ($1-$99) Robert & Catherine Denious Cameron & Gail Hosner ‘05 Don & Becky McGuire ‘01 John & Holly Scenga Derek & Jodie Agar ’96, ‘99 Debbie Deuter ‘82 Don Houston ‘05 JoAnn McKinnon Dora Schaffer Ruthe Ahrens Bethany DeVlaminck Rufus & Ella Houston Hiram & Betty McLaughlin Marty & Carole Schlenker Shirley Alexander Mark & Kathy Dillard ’78, ‘78 Ron & Sue Howard Laurel McLaughlin Joseph & Faye Sciacchitano Evelyn Alix Ann E. Diller Russell & Diane Howard William & Carolyn Medearis Terry & Phyllis Scott Stan & Betty Allen Jim & Joan Dillinger ’01, ‘62 Ed & Maggie Howell Mehul & Claire Mehta Richard & Norma Secrest Patricia Amorose Bill & Eleanor Dinger Terry & Pat Howell Marion & Diana Mercado Ruth Ann Sellers Brian & Christine Anderson ‘67 Alex & Shari Dominique ‘05 Ralph Howes Brian & Cheryl Meredith Betty Shank Dave & Barb Arbaugh ‘78 Stephen & Ann Donawick Harlan & Linda Huckaba ’60, ‘60 Albert Meress Alfred & Helen Sherer Barbara Ash Melody Dowell Jim & Mary Hudson Dean & Sheila Merritt Justin Sherlock ‘04 Darrel & Trudy Ashby ‘85 Barry Drangin Bob & Terri Hull ’82, ‘81 Robert & Susan Michelotti Paul & Nadine Shirley Andrew & Margaret Askew Keisha Dukes ‘95 Patton & Pat Hunter Daniel & Emily Miller James & Cheryl Shirtz Eric & Nola Austin ‘78 Betty Dunlap ‘67 IAC/ InterActiveCorp. Dorothy Miller Donald & Landra Shotts Jerry & Patricia Bailey Randy & Laurie DuPont ‘05 Rhoderick & Gwendolyn Ice Matt & Kara Miller ’00, ‘99 Jack & Pat Siggers Randal & Katherine Bailey ‘05 William & Lauretta Dwyer Julie Inman Richard & Marge Miller Leonard & Susan Siudara Michael & Sheila Bailey Bruce & Arlene Dye ‘75 Michael & Trina Ivkov Brenda Mincey ‘73 Tommie & Annette Slaughter Marie Balderson Floyd & Gail Dziadula ‘68 J & B Insulation James & Rosemary Mitroka Don & Kelley Smith ‘84 Joan Ball Dan & Kelly Ealey ’83, ‘84 George & Denise Jackson David & Susan Monaghan Linda Smith ‘74 Dieter & Marlyn Balzat ‘62 Raymond & Marilyn Easter Maryann Jackson Ed & Geraldine Monroe Margaret Smith Elena Bankowski Michael & Carolyn Eatmon Judy Jenkins Rosina Moore ‘85 Mark & Amy Smith Lindrell & Jeanie Barrett ‘78 Fred & Lynn Edens William & Lola Jenkins Marcus Morison Mark & Beth Smith Mike & Keri Bath ‘87 Gale Edwards ‘67 Wendell & Paula Jennings ‘68 Eugene & Jean Morris Mark & Robin Smith ’78, ‘78 Shirley Bathgate Robert & Linda Edwards Ray & Vanesa Jennings Fred & Sharon Morrison Vicki Smith Charles & Blodwyn Beals Russell & Naomi Edwards Billy & Phyllis Jett Pamela Murdock Paul Southern Keith & Janet Benjaminsen Gary & Tina Emerson Fred & Alice Jewell Martin & Jenny Murphy ‘86 Todd & Marcy Speaks ’90, ‘91 Roy & Esther Benoit Haskell England Kenneth & Judy Johnson C.F. & Eva Myer Richard & Gloria Spears Carolyn Bensen Bert & Marguerite Everson Bob Johnson ‘87 Charlette Nance ‘69 Michael & Peggy Stack ‘03 Viola Berta Sonia Everson ‘84 Mary Jones Daniel & Carmen Neaton Amy Stevenson Gerald & Margie Biggs Gene & Betty Ewing Robert & Lora Jones Franklin & Diane Nesbit ‘70 Robert & Nancy Stevenson Ed & Joy Binkley Dale & Fran Fallscheer Ron & Rena Jones Bruce & Robin Nettles ‘83 Ken & Lorie Stewart ‘82 Varant & Kelly Blasingame ‘82 Wendell & Susan Flaata Bill Jones ‘75 Nevada Bob’s Golf Dick & Pat Strayer Hermann & Marti Bloch James Ford Stanley & Joan Kaczocha Robin Norrod ‘04 Jeff & Lisa Streng James & Jackie Bodine Mark & Lisa Foreman ‘85 Chris & Karla Kamrada ‘86 North Hills Church of Christ Vivian Stringer Shirley Bolling Hal & Kari Forgie ‘02 Josh & Kim Kashorek ’04, ‘04 Michael & Sherry Nowakowski Don & Leatrice Swander Dale & Sandy Boris Michael & Jeannette Forster Norman & Reba Keener Paul Obermeyer Robert & Marcia Taggart Nancy Bork Heidi Foshee ‘84 Jon & Robin Keith Cynthia M. O’Connell Bill & Phyllis Tansil Elizabeth Botner Betty Fowler Wayne & Alice Kellar Gerald & Ann O’Meara Jinmei Tao ‘05 Jack & Wendy Bower Jim Fowler Perry & Thelma Kemplin Jon & Kerri Orr Deb Taylor Thelma Boyd Jim & Dori Fowler Kay Kendall Larry & Carmine Osborne ‘65 Greg & Jill Taylor Chad & Lesly Brock ’90, ‘83 Anna Francisco Warren Kendall ‘70 Sam & Gaynelle Oslund Jon & Maggie Taylor ‘04 Harmon & Ellen Brown Daniel & Linda Fritsch ‘02 Mr. & Mrs. John Kerr R.C. Ottwell Nadine Taylor ‘02 Mark & Carolyn Brown Rickie & Tina Furness Naim & Ferial Kheir Casmere Palka Randy & Mary Taylor Michael & Denise Brown ‘71 Corliss & Eleanor Gage Osama & Mona Kheir Phil & Diane Paonessa The Pauwels Agency Susan Bruce ‘77 David & Kim Gaither Fred & Hazel Kibler Darryl Paramo ‘04 Terry & Brenda Theisen Vernon Bruner Loyal & Beverly Gallaher Russell & Rowena Killion Steve & Martha Park ’96, ‘77 Edward & Julie Thoman Charles & Joann Burks Tracy Galloway Corinne Kimberley Thomas & Connie Park Eric & Julie Thomason John & Teddy Butts ‘68 Clifton & Louise Ganus William Kinnunen Parr Enterprises, Don & Lois Thompson Joe & Clarice Cain Audrey Gardner Dlyla Kirby Bill & Anita Parrish ‘68 Jeff & Crista Thompson James & Barbara Caldwell Ray & Peggy Garrigues Jennifer Kirby ‘01 Cleta Patterson-Smith Virginia Thomson Angelo Caliri Gateway Church of Christ Craig & Stephanie Kline ‘02 Carl & Doris Pearson Charlene Tiffany Terry & Eva Callahan Barbara Geck Patty Kobrehel ‘84 Jeffrey & Amy Pearson Tim & Theresa Tostige ’86, ‘86 Lisa Cardamone ‘02 George & Judy Geisler Lucille Koviak Thomas & Susan Peeples James & Laragene Triplett Clarence & Michelle Carpenter ’92, ‘92 Harold & Dawn Gentry ’83, ‘83 Darren & Melissa Krolewski ‘02 Carmine & Kathy Perrotta Thomas & Mary Tsacoumangos Linc & June Gifford Gilbert & Eileen Kruper Alan & Ruby Peterson Thomas & Diane Turner

26 Fall 2006 Remember Rochester College in your estate plans Richard Pflaum Flora Tutt Karen Warren ‘74 Mark & Beth Whaley ‘04 Richard & Betty Williams Ladelle Young Mark & Brenda Phelps Sidney & Kathleen Upton ‘66 Patric & Debbie Watkins ‘68 Art & Sherrie White Leon & Pamela Willis Ms. Donna Zamber Paul & Donna Phillips Pauline Van Damme ‘04 Michael & Kathy Watson ‘85 Randy & Janice White Glenn & Nita Wilson ’72, ‘72 Denise Zavasky ‘73 Pete & Julie Piazza ‘89 Aaron Vance ‘01 Mary Ann Watson Anthony & Pam Whitley ’86, ‘86 Jay & Mary Jo Wilson ‘96 Ron & Mary Zavitz Roger & Merle Pickens Virginia Vandermark Ronald & Denise Weaks Homer & Sharan Whitt Noel & Cecelia Wilson ‘65 George & Carol Zepik Audrey Pirooz Janis VanHorn ‘71 Rick & Betty Weaver ‘00 Charles & Judy Wilhelm Pat Wittler John & Susan Zessin Tim & Laura Pittman ’85, ‘82 Vibrant Health Center Dave & Melissa Wegner Doug & Marty Wilkins ‘73 Don & Caren Wood Ben Zickefoose Frank & Kathleen Pitts Joe & Jill Vincent ‘82 Edward Welch David & Kathy Williams Don & Kathy Wray Glenn & Beverly Ziegler Caleb & Suzy Plettner ‘04 Mary Vosler Sarah Faye Welter Eileen Williams Timothy & Susan Wren ‘02 Elmer Zink Joseph & Linda Pop Leila Wallace Steve & Jane Wensko ‘84 John & Iris Williams Bob & Kelly Yoakam ‘76 Steven & Julie Porter ‘86 Rod & Amy Waltz ‘81 Robert Wenzel Loren Williams Mabel Yocum Demetri & Ann Preonas Jim & Benita Ward Jeff & Sandy Westerby ’89, ‘88 Ray & Mearlyn Williams Ernie & Mary Lou Young Bernard Price Wayne & Jacqueline Price Genie Priestley Neale & Treva Pryor Julie Pulte Rocky & Krissi Putansu ‘04 William & Helen Putty Lavonda Ramey Donna Reed community foundations Lynna Reese ‘66 Toby & Anita Reeves ‘87 groups for 2005 and 2006 Ivan & Sharlene Renshaw Donald & Robbie Reynolds ‘79 Lori Rice ‘84 Kim & Martha Rice ‘77 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR Gerald & Doris Richards Zilpha Risk SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGan Greater rochester Cory & Lori Rodriguez John & Mary Barton Ralph & Wilma McQueen Ron & Catherine Englehart Doug & Shiela Selke Rue Porter Rogers Johnnie & Helen Belt James & Marjorie Moore Michael & Sonja Gresham Bill & Joanne Shinsky John Rosemergy Donald H. Carter Catherine Sadurski George & Karen Hanley Bruce & Joy Starkey Bill & Mary Rosenbaum Jack & Suzzanne Dempsey Nick & Geneva Schafsnitz Greg & Kristen Hinkson Michael & Brenda Tittle David Rotberg Betty Dickinson Dot Sims Kent & Debi Hoggatt Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Turner Martin & Ruby Roth Cecil & Maxine Foster Ken & Donna Slater Daniel & Elizabeth Johnson Theresa Turner Monico & Joyce Ruiz ‘78 Bruce & Judy Foulk John & Joyce Todd William & Katie Lackowski World Reach Norma Jean Ryan Paul & Lena Hubbard Robert Turner Jacques Salomon ‘66 Bobbie Sanders Robert & Betsy Satcher William & Melinda Saunders John & Holly Scenga Dora Schaffer Marty & Carole Schlenker Joseph & Faye Sciacchitano Terry & Phyllis Scott Richard & Norma Secrest Ruth Ann Sellers honor and memorial gifts Betty Shank Alfred & Helen Sherer October 2005–July 2006 Justin Sherlock ‘04 Paul & Nadine Shirley James & Cheryl Shirtz Honor Gifts Harold & Helen Slater Mary Crosslin Venetta May McCutcheon Gayle Rodgers Donald & Landra Shotts Ken & Donna Slater Ken & Gayle Mitchell Joe & Sarah Reddick Tom Williams Jack & Pat Siggers George & Kathleen Brackney Xenia Taganova Hester Davies Shirley McFall Edward Sadurski Leonard & Susan Siudara Jerry & Rita Brackney Elena N. Bankowski Charles & Blodwyn Beals Hubert McFall Catherine Sadurski Tommie & Annette Slaughter Veneda Dillard Amanda Wolfe Dr. Royce Dickinson, Jr. Marcella Menor Bill Shinksy Don & Kelley Smith ‘84 David & Carol Van Hooser Linda Smith ‘74 Michael Elko Martha Bouman Carletta Miller John & Karen Losher Matthew Dion Margaret Smith William Wolfe Betty Dickinson Jesse J. Montgomery Manferd Smith Jack & Sharon London Mark & Amy Smith C. Everett & Maxine Foster John & Barbara Krebs Carletta Miller Mark & Beth Smith Virginia Ebeling Alan & Mary Powell Memorial Gifts Ron & Jody Siegel Norbert Muhitch Louise R. Snider Mark & Robin Smith ’78, ‘78 Mike & Dawn Kurschat Anonymous Keith Snider Vicki Smith Smiley & Sandra Wells Sonia Everson Robert Anderson Cecil & Gwen Orr Beverly Stevenson Paul Southern Blair Eichorn Bert & Marguerite Everson Martha Bouman Jack Allen & Nell Russell Jeff Stevenson Todd & Marcy Speaks ’90, ‘91 Richard & Linda Brooks Terrill Hall Richard & Gloria Spears Lura Blackwelder Harry Ortsip Jamie Carole Stowe Mark & Sarah Buehrer John Blackwelder Elizabeth Elletson Michael & Peggy Stack ‘03 Benny & Kathy Baker Jean Vincent Howard & Lois Cutler Amy Stevenson Mr. & Mrs. Phil Herrington Francis Campbell Patricia Jacobs Ted Gersky, Jr. Arnold & Helen Oz Robert & Nancy Stevenson Peggy Matson Greg & Karen Campbell Warren & Mary Whitelaw Jim & Pam Flannery Ray & Sharyn MacDonald Ken & Lorie Stewart ‘82 Jon Horst Jean Cardona Lucien Palmer Gordon Torgerson Dick & Pat Strayer Zola Gilbert Walter & Norine Horst Bobbie Sanders Robert & Sharon Neil Claudia Mitchell Jeff & Lisa Streng Jerry & Virgina Ebeling Erin Howard Troy Cargill Bob Utley Vivian Stringer Earl Parrish Christine M. Beamer Mike & Sharon Westerfield Charles Hadfield Bob & Jan Chaffin Don & Leatrice Swander Martha Bouman James & Myrtle Scruggs Brittni Keskitalo Roy & Betty Westerfield Robert & Marcia Taggart Larry & Lynne Stewart Matilda Pappas John Van Horn Bill & Phyllis Tansil Stewart & Diana Keskitalo Shane Carter Michael D. Brown Maude Hall Jim & Pamela Flannery Jinmei Tao ‘05 Nicole Elizabeth Lewis Donald Carter James & Candice Wiser J. Hellen Wood Nancy Patterson Deb Taylor John Lewis Kenneth Carty Linsi Westerby Lois Harrington Aubrey Patterson Greg & Jill Taylor Leonard & Martha Mongomery Diane Carty Mike & Dawn Kurschat Jon & Maggie Taylor ‘04 Martha Bouman Lawrence Pike Ken & Donna Slater Norm Christman Martha Wiard Nadine Taylor ‘02 Rexine Hibbard Elton & Rita Albright Pauline Mongomery Jerry & Virginia Ebeling Tom & Heather O’Connor Randy & Mary Taylor Port Huron Church of Christ Shellie Price Ken & Donna Slater Milton & Evelyn Fletcher The Pauwels Agency Alice Junior Joe Williams Joanne Shinsky Don House Terry & Brenda Theisen Mary Motsinger Lorene McDonald Larry & Lynne Stewart Joe & Sarah Reddick Ronald Reagan Edward & Julie Thoman Martha Bouman Gene & Wanda Hatcher Ann Luchsinger Ralph & Wilma McQueen Eric & Julie Thomason Robert Johnson Larry Witzeling Jim & Bertha O’Rourke Cheryl & Annette Riley Don & Lois Thompson John R. Corbin Harold & Helen Slater Sandi Witzeling JoAnne Shinsky Joan Rogin Jeff & Crista Thompson Ed Alford Wilma Lutz Betty Porter L. B. & Laura Work Virginia Thomson Mary Palmer Corbin Chuck & Jeanette McCoy Bill Robinson Cathy Ries Zearl & Betty Watson Charlene Tiffany Ed Alford Art & Marge Pope Joe & Sarah Reddick Don Robinson Ron & Fonda Robinson Tim & Theresa Tostige ’86, ‘86 Richard Correa James & Laragene Triplett Karen MacKenzie James & Laragene Triplett Dimple Correa Thomas & Mary Tsacoumangos Thomas & Diane Turner

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