October 2007

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Volume 39, No. 2 October 2007

On the Cover Lessons at Hope come in many forms, including the careful teamwork that is a central part of the Pull tug-of-war. Pictured as the freshman Class of 2011 works its way toward victory on Saturday, Sept. 29, are Kayli Skorupka of Downers Grove, Ill., and Brad Machiela of Zeeland, Mich.

Volume 39, No. 2 October 2007 Published for Alumni, Friends and Parents of Hope College by the Office of Public and Community Relations. Should you receive more than one copy, please pass it on to someone in your community. An overlap of Hope College constituencies makes duplication sometimes unavoidable.

Editor Gregory S. Olgers ’87

Layout and Design “Quote, unquote” Wesley A. Wooley ’89 Printing uote, unquote is an eclectic each student will quickly learn that there are no IPC Print Services of St. Joseph, Mich. easy answers. How do students explore these big sampling of things said at and Contributing Writers Q questions? It requires great thought, and there about Hope College Greg Chandler . is no one way but thousands of different ways for Heather Vander Plaat students to explore these questions as they travel Contributing Photographers Across 2007-08, News from Hope through their years at Hope. Matthew D’Oyly College is examining a variety of For most students there are usually some Rob Kurtycz Lou Schakel ’71 distinctive and outstanding aspects common experiences while at Hope. Students at of a Hope education, both within Hope seek to learn about themselves, others, and Hope College Office of Public Relations the classroom and beyond it. As an community both in the sense of Holland, Mich., DeWitt Center, Holland, MI 49423-3698 phone: (616) 395-7860 introduction to each issue’s theme, and the world. Every student has a different fax: (616) 395-7991 approach but almost all seek to identify their “Quote, unquote” is featuring insights [email protected] from a member of the campus gifts and look for ways in which these gifts can community. Here is Dr. Richard Frost, be used through involvement across campus. Thomas L. Renner ’67 Looking for places to learn about oneself is Associate Vice President vice president for student development for Public and Community Relations and dean of students, with reflections on co- not hard to do at Hope. Hope is a place of great curricular learning. riches which include intercollegiate athletics, Gregory S. Olgers ’87 intramurals, campus ministries, musical groups, Director of News Media Services Greeks, 80-plus student organizations, the Pull, Lynne M. Powe ’86 On May 4, the Class of 2008 will graduate Nykerk, Volunteer Services, theater, and the list Associate Director of Public and from Hope College. Each student will receive can go on and on. The students are accepted Community Relations

a diploma representing the completion of and engaged in meaningful relationships and Kathy Miller a rigorous course of academic study and robust activity, whether an athletic contest, Bible Public Relations Services Administrator intellectual development. As the students walk studies, learning about different cultures, pulling across the stage, they will not only receive for three hours, or befriending a retired person. Karen Bos Office Manager diplomas, but will carry with them experiences Whatever the opportunity is, it is meaningful from the journey of the last four years. The because it allows for a deeper understanding of news from Hope College is published during Hope College journey is certainly about the oneself and teaches how to engage life and not April, June, August, October, and December by academics but it is just as much about the just observe it. Hope College, 141 East 12th Street, individual. It is a one-of-a-kind experience that At Hope, lessons are learned in the classroom Holland, Michigan 49423-3698 will help our students grow, learn and develop but just as importantly the chapel, athletic field, Postmaster: Send address changes to news from into the people they will become. This aspect of in conversation, attending a program, leading Hope College, Holland, MI 49423-3698 individual development is central to Hope and is a meeting, or helping a stranger. As one recent an emphasis for each faculty and staff member. graduate said, “I am excited, nervous, anxious, Notice of Nondiscrimination Every student is a unique individual and and scared but am confident that the lessons I Hope College is committed to the concept of equal every path at Hope will be just as unique. Hope have learned during my time at Hope will carry rights, equal opportunities and equal protection under the law. Hope College admits students of any race, color, provides opportunities for students to look at the me through the next phases of my life with grace national and ethnic origin, sex, creed or disability to all big questions of who they are, how they engage and agility.” Four years is not a lot of time, but the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Hope College, others, the types of relationships that they want Hope students take advantage of their time, including the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school- and how they integrate such considerations into preparing themselves to embrace and engage the administered programs. With regard to employment, their lives. These are not easy questions and world that they enter! We are Hope! the College complies with all legal requirements prohibiting discrimination in employment.

2 News From Hope College CONTENTS NEWS FROM HOPE COLLEGE Volume 39, No. 2 October 2007

2 “Quote, unquote” Co-curricular learning.

4 Events Activities this fall.

5 Campus Scene Highlights from the halls of Hope. 6 6 Lessons Across Campus Co-curricular activities bring learning beyond the classroom.

10 Faculty/Staff Profile Involved faculty and staff mentor beyond the books. 10 12 Alumni Profile Anita Van Engen ’98 Bateman has a spirit of service.

14 Student Profile Rachel Syens’s college search 12 leads to her hometown.

18 Medium and Message Artist John Saurer ’89 adds alumni touch. 14

19 From the Archives Greek service to others a long-standing tradition.

20 Homecoming Moments Photos from Homecoming ’07. 18 22 Classnotes News of the alumni family. 20

31 A Closing Look New beginnings as nature prepares to slumber.

October 2007 3 Events

ACADEMIC CALENDAR DE PREE GALLERY ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS Nov. 22, Thursday—Thanksgiving New Works—Through Friday, Regional Events Recess begins, 8 a.m. Nov. 16 Satellite Basketball Nov. 26, Monday—Thanksgiving Work by Erin Carney and Jim Gatherings—Saturday, Jan. 26 Recess ends, 8 a.m. Cogswell. Gatherings around the Dec. 7, Friday—Last day of classes Juried Student Show—Friday, Nov. country to watch the 3 Dec. 10-14, Monday-Friday— 30-Friday, Dec. 7 p.m. Hope-at-Calvin men’s Semester examinations Work by current Hope students. basketball game live. Dec. 14, Friday—Residence halls During the summer, the gallery is Parents’ Weekend— close, 5 p.m. open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Nov. 2-4 During the school year, the gallery Winter Happening— ADMISSIONS is open Mondays through Saturdays Saturday, Jan. 19 Campus Visits: The Admissions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays Alumni Weekend—Friday-Sunday, Office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please call the May 2-4 weekdays, and from 9 a.m. until gallery at (616) 395-7500 for more Includes reunions for every fifth noon on Saturdays. Tours and information. Admission to the gallery MUSIC class, ’43 through ’83. admissions interviews are available is free. Jazz Combos—Monday-Tuesday, For more information concerning the during the summer as well as the Nov. 12-13: Wichers Auditorium above events, please call the Office school year. Appointments are GREAT PERFORMANCE SERIES of Nykerk Hall of Music, 7:30 p.m. of Public and Community Relations recommended. Concertante, string chamber Admission is free. at (616) 395-7860 or the Office Visitation Days offer specific ensemble—Friday, Nov. 9: Jazz Ensemble—Thursday, Nov. 15: of Alumni and Parent Relations at programs for prospective students, Dimnent Memorial Chapel, featuring “Bug,” Dimnent Memorial (616) 395-7250 or visit the Alumni including transfers and high school 7:30 p.m. Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Association Web site at: www.hope. juniors and seniors. The programs Wind Symphony—Friday, Nov. 16: edu/alumni/. show students and their parents Hot Club of San Francisco, jazz— Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 7:30 a typical day in the life of a Hope Thursday, Jan. 24: Dimnent p.m. Admission is free. student. Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Women’s Chamber Choir— The remaining days for 2007-08 Harlem Quartet, A Sphinx Monday, Nov. 19: St. Francis de are: Ensemble, strings—Friday, Feb. Sales Catholic Church, corner of Friday, Nov. 2 Friday, Feb. 1 22: Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 13th Street and Maple Avenue Friday, Nov. 9 Monday, Feb. 18 7:30 p.m. in Holland, Mich., 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 Friday, Feb. 29 Rebecca Schull in Journey into the Admission is free. Monday, Jan. 21 Whirlwind—Thursday-Friday, Christmas Vespers—Saturday- March 27-28: Knickerbocker Junior Days: Friday, March 28; Sunday, Dec. 1-2: Dimnent Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 4; Friday, April 18 Memorial Chapel. The services will Tickets for Great Performance Series Pre-Professional Day: be on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 4:30 p.m. events are $17 for regular adult Wednesday, May 21 and 8 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 2, at admission, $12 for senior citizens and For further information about any 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The public sale TRADITIONAL EVENTS members of the Hope faculty and staff, Admissions Office event, please call of tickets will take place on Saturday, Nykerk Cup Competition— and $6 for children under 18 and (616) 395-7850, or toll free 1-800- Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. 968-7850; check on-line at www.hope. Hope students, and are available at the ticket office in the main lobby of Holland Civic Center, 150 W. edu/admissions; or write: Hope College ticket office in the front lobby of the the DeVos Fieldhouse. Tickets are $7 Eighth St. Admissions Office; 69 E. 10th St.; PO DeVos Fieldhouse. each, with a limit of four per person. Christmas Vespers—Saturday- Box 9000; Holland, MI; 49422-9000. Orchestra Holiday Concert— Sunday, Dec. 1-2 Friday, Dec. 7: DeWitt Center, Dimnent Memorial Chapel DANCE Kletz, noon. Admission is free. Baccalaureate and Commencement-- Christmas Madrigal Dinner— Sunday, May 4 Student Dance Concert— Friday-Saturday, Dec. 7-8: Maas Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 19-20 Center, auditorium. Tickets will Knickerbocker Theatre, 8 p.m. be available beginning in mid Admission is free. November at the office of the Student Dance Concert— department of music in Nykerk Monday, Nov. 26 Hall, which can be called at (616) Dow Center, dance studio, 8 p.m. 395-7650. Ticket prices are TBA. Admission is free. VISITING WRITERS SERIES TICKET SALES THEATRE Monday, Nov. 12—Marjorie Agosin For events with advance ticket By the Bog of Cats—Friday-Saturday, Thursday, Feb. 21—Lewis Nordan sales, the ticket office in the DeVos Nov. 16-17, and Wednesday- and David Griffith Fieldhouse is open weekdays from Saturday, Nov. 28-Dec. 1 Tuesday, March 11—Mark Yakich 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be called By Marina Carr and Tony D’Souza at (616) 395-7890. WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES DeWitt Center, main theatre, Wednesday, April 16—Karen Joy Please visit the college online at 8 p.m. Fowler INSTANT INFORMATION www.hope.edu/athletics/winter. Tickets for Hope College Theatre The readings will be at the Updates on events, news and athletics html for complete schedules for the productions are $7 for regular Knickerbocker Theatre beginning at 7 at Hope may be obtained 24 hours winter athletic season, including admission and $4 for senior citizens p.m. Live music by the Hope College a day by calling (616) 395-7888. men’s basketball, women’s and students, and are available at the Jazz Chamber Ensemble will precede Updated information concerning basketball, and men’s and women’s ticket office in the front lobbyof the the readings beginning at 6:30 p.m. events is also available online at swimming. Copies may be obtained DeVos Fieldhouse. Admission is free. www.hope.edu/pr/events.html. by calling (616) 395-7860.

4 News From Hope College Campus Scene

Since 1909, the sophomores have taken 61 INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Amy contests to the freshman class’s 30; the even-year/ Otis ’96 has been promoted to director of odd-year split for the same period is 53 to 38. international education. There have been four draws and four cancellations Otis joined the staff since 1909. shortly after graduating A gallery of photos from the event and from the college with a information about the history of the Pull is German major, serving featured on the college’s Web site. initially as office manager More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/pull and coordinator of special programs. She was promoted to assistant MORTAR BOARD HONORED: The Alcor EDUCATION ACCLAIMED: The teacher- director in 2002 and chapter of Mortar Board at Hope received education program at Hope has itself earned top associate director in 2006. multiple honors during the national marks from Michigan’s Department of Education. During 2006-07, 134 Hope students organization’s annual Hope and Oakland University had the spent either the academic year or a semester conference in Ohio this best performance scores among all teacher- in 27 different countries, with many others summer. preparation institutions in Michigan according participating in shorter-term programs. Also Dr. Dianne Portfleet to a report released this summer by the Michigan during 2006-07, Hope hosted 67 international of the Hope English Department of Education. Out of a possible score students from 29 countries. faculty, who is one of 70, Hope’s education program received a 68. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc of the chapter’s two The college’s department of education advisors, received one of prepares students to teach in elementary and only three “Excellence secondary schools, and annually certifies SPIRIT RECOGNIZED: The Hope cheerleaders in Advising” awards approximately 150 graduates as teachers. The and “Dutch” the mascot earned honors presented nationwide. program provides prospective teachers with this summer during the largest regional For the second consecutive year, the chapter a blend of classroom instruction and field cheerleading camp in the country sponsored by received both the “Golden Torch Award” and experience, with students participating in field Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) in the “Project Excellence Award.” placements beginning with their first course. Milwaukee, Wis. Hope’s chapter was one of 27 recipients (Pictured is sophomore special education major Hope was the only of the “Golden Torch Award,” which honors Sarah DeLapa with CASA student Victoria.) NCAA Division III college in chapters that have excelled in the areas of attendance, and the Hope More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc scholarship, leadership and service. As one of cheerleaders, coached by the top five “Golden Torch Award” recipients, Wes Wooley ’89, participated Hope’s chapter was also one of the five finalists ENROLLMENT RECORD: For the sixth in competitions in Division for the national “Ruth Weimer Mount Chapter consecutive year Hope has enrolled a record II. Hope earned a second- Excellence Award.” number of students, topping 3,200 students for place trophy in the Sideline the second time in history. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc competition and third- Hope has place trophies in the Fight Song and Cheer enrolled 3,226 competitions. In addition, Hope received the FROM THE BEGINNING: Following a week students this fall, 23 Program Improvement trophy in recognition that had offered some of the summer’s more than last year’s of achievement across 13 consecutive years of stormiest weather, the quotation carried a previous high. attending the camp. literal as well as metaphoric relevance: “Some “I think students This was the first year of participation for people feel the rain, others just get wet.” find that the “Dutch,” the Hope mascot introduced during Opening Convocation speaker Dr. F. environment here the 2006-07 school year. Dozens of college Sheldon Wettack, however, had the future of is very conducive mascots attended the camp to work on their Hope’s newest students firmly in mind as he to a good college persona and perfect their game-day skills. shared the statement attributed to Bob Dylan. education,” said Jon Huisken, dean for academic Dutch made a big impact in his premiere at Speaking on Sunday, Aug. 26, on the eve of services and registrar. “Our combination of an camp, earning the trophy for Most Improved Hope’s 146th academic year, he encouraged excellent academic program and very attractive Mascot. the members of the incoming Class of 2011 to spiritual dimension are unbeatable and very More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc attractive for students today.” make the most of the coming four years. The student body consists of 1,329 men “The quote suggests, of course, for you to be fully engaged in your life’s experiences, and 1,897 women from 45 states and 31 foreign HOPE IN PICTURES: Please visit the college don’t just let them happen around you,” he countries. online to enjoy extensive photo galleries said. Dr. Wettack is dean of faculty emeritus More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc organized by topic and professor of chemistry emeritus at Harvey and chronicling a Mudd College in Claremont, Calif. He is a PULL VICTORY: The variety of events visiting professor of chemistry at Hope, where freshman class has won in the life of he had previously served from 1967 to 1982 this year’s Pull tug-of- Hope. Pictured is a first as a member of the chemistry faculty and war. moment from this then as dean for the natural and social sciences. The Class of ’11 year’s “Move-In In setting the stage for the students’ defeated the sophomore Day,” Friday, Aug. Hope experience, Dr. Wettack considered Class of ’10 by 30 feet, 24, one of dozens three general topics: change, passion and 11 inches in the three- of images from liberal education. “I predict that each will be hour event, held on orientation weekend important to you in the days, months and Saturday, Sept. 29. It featured online. was the first freshman years ahead,” he said. victory since 1996. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/gallery

October 2007 5 Campus Profile

By Greg Olgers

Learning at Hope involves more than the classroom. True, it is the college’s academic program that drives the school year and ultimately leads to a degree, but Hope delivers important lessons in the living that happens beyond the hours spent in class or studying. With the focus on educating the whole person, there’s no less to be learned in the residence hall, during chapel, on the playing field, or engaged in any number of activities organized for and by students. As director of student activities and Greek life, Ellen Tanis Awad ’90 oversees some 70 student organizations. They almost run A to Z, ranging from Acting on AIDS to the Women’s Lacrosse Club with examples in between including the Anchor student newspaper, the Black Student Union, the Union of Catholic Students, traditional events like the Pull tug-of-war and Nykerk Cup competition, the college’s fraternities and sororities, and the Social Activities Committee which provides entertainment programming for the entire campus. Involvement in such organizations, Awad noted, is ideally enjoyable while also providing lessons in organization, leadership, conflict resolution, event planning, group dynamics and decision making. “There’s meeting social needs, where people are meeting new folks, creating friendships,” she said. “But beyond that the students involved are learning a lot of different skill sets or about themselves or from other people.” “I think that all of those things can come together to complement what they learn in the classroom in a practical way,” she said. The opportunity to get involved was important to junior Phillip Guajardo of Kentwood, Mich., as he conducted his college search. Since last year he has been president of La Raza Unida, Hope’s Hispanic Student Organization. He appreciates the skills that he’s learned along the way. “Hope provides the opportunity to join activities that expand both “One of the biggest things I have your interests and your perspectives in a number of different ways,” he said. “I feel like my involvement has taught me to appreciate and savor gained through being Greek is close my Hispanic heritage more than I did previously. I also see that bringing my ideas and talents to an organization can actually make a difference.” relationships with my sorority Leadership, exploring interests, service and friendships are key lessons of sisters—there is a different level activities outside the classroom at Hope. Above, members of the Alpha Gamma Phi sorority introduce themselves during this year’s fall Student Activities Fair. of bond that comes through being sisters, and that has been an incredible support system to me throughout my years at Hope.”

- Karla Helvie ‘08, Kappa Delta Chi

6 News From Hope College October 2007 7 “Being a pre-med student, I know the Senior Matt Wixson of Albion, Mich., has and organized additional activities to help importance of working well with others and been involved in numerous aspects of campus students think theologically about their being an effective communicator,” Guajardo life. calling and life. More recently, the college has said. “Before I had a chance to become very “It was actually one of my biggest established the Center for Faithful Leadership involved in La Raza Unida, I don’t believe that considerations,” he said. “’Where can I get a to enhance the college’s emphasis on training I was very effective at either characteristic. I good academic education as well as do these servant-leaders. believe that I have improved in both leading fun things and be involved in things that are “It’s faithful to God, it’s faithful to and communication, but I still know that I important to me and play a significant role in ourselves, finding out what we believe in, have some work to do in both categories.” them?’” finding out what passions we have, finding Senior Karla Helvie of Ann Arbor, Mich., The student-organized Dance Marathon out what assets we have, and thinking about has valued not only the friendships but also fundraiser for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital how we can develop those,” said Dr. Steve the lessons she has learned through the Kappa has been one such activity. “It’s a lot of fun, VanderVeen, who is the center’s director as well Coordinated by the Social Activities Committee, which plans a variety of all-campus activities, events such Delta Chi sorority and her work as a member of but it’s fun with a purpose,” he said. as “Spring Fling” provide an opportunity for Hope students to get together and socialize and through the as a professor of management. the Panhellenic Council, the governing body of He initially participated in the 24-hour process build a sense of community. The center’s activities include retreats and all of Hope’s sororities. event as a dancer, and later led the morale seminars focused on leadership, and roundtables “One of the biggest things I have gained team. He sees the learning in the experience so that students can share their experiences. through being Greek is close relationships with readily, noting that it “definitely helped shape “What we want to do is provide energy and the graduate school of their choice,” Dr. Lee “The Center for Faithful Leadership my sorority sisters—there is a different level of my leadership skills.” meaningful experiences that provide holistic said. “You want to find a student or a worker is trying to work with Multicultural Life bond that comes through being sisters, and that “When you have to develop an agenda for In its broadest sense, integration,” Rev. Johnson said. “We see what who has a proven track record.” and Student Development and integrate has been an incredible support system to me a meeting or schedule hundreds of moralers, it’s “co-curricular” is we do as working in a symbiotic relationship Dale Austin, director of career services, has leadership practice with leadership theory throughout my years at Hope,” she said. “In a hard process but a fun process,” Wixson said. with student development and the academic found the same true more broadly. and reflection,” Dr. VanderVeen said. “We’re the same vein, but with a broader perspective, “It’s made me more organized.” everything that takes mission.” “Employers recognize that students trying to create an internship-like experience I have also gained relationships with other don’t have a significant amount of relevant out of the experiences that students are In its broadest sense, “co-curricular” • Participation in collaborative research Greeks who I otherwise would never have met, place outside the professional experience,” Austin said. “One already having by integrating the theoretical is everything that takes place outside the with faculty members gives students a unique as well as relationships with Hope faculty. This of the ways in which employers can gauge component.” classroom, and when viewed that way the classroom, and when opportunity to apply their classwork, and to has been a great blessing in that I have gained quality candidates is through co-curricular opportunities for involvement and learning see where those lessons are headed. More than a wide variety of perspectives on being Greek, viewed that way the involvement in a leadership role.” (Editor’s Note: Throughout the school year, each become nearly limitless. For example: 180 participated in research in the sciences full- being a student at Hope and life in general. The myriad lessons of co-curricular issue of News from Hope College is providing a time this summer, with many also engaged in I am also gaining invaluable leadership • Residential life at Hope is approached opportunities for involvement aren’t new, and have been focused look at an aspect of the Hope experience. research part-time during the school year. experience, both within my organization and intentionally, with the staff—including more making a difference in Hope students’ lives In addition to this issue’s emphasis on co-curricular involvement and learning “It’s the best way to educate students,” said within the larger contexts of sorority life and than 100 student resident assistants who are for generations. In recent years, however, the learning, we are examining the liberal arts and the Dr. Moses Lee, dean for the natural and applied Greek life at Hope.” themselves learning as part of the process— become nearly limitless. college has been placing increased emphasis environment [August]; the arts, which of course sciences and professor of chemistry. “You take working to create a positive living environment on helping the lessons gained through co- offer co-curricular lessons themselves [December]; ownership of a research problem that has never by building activities around themes including curricular involvement connect with students’ multicultural and international education [April]; been done before. You have to think critically. community, diversity, and intellectual, physical academic and life plans. and spiritual life [June]. Past issues are available we ask people what they will take away from You have to read deeply.” and spiritual development. online at www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc or through the the program, it is really remarkable how many Since 2003, the CrossRoads Project has “When I talk with the RAs to begin Office of Public and Community Relations.) mention a late-night conversation.” • Involvement in sport offers another set of worked with departments across campus the year, one of the words that I use is lessons for the hundreds of Hope students who ‘intentional,’” said Dr. John Jobson, who is • In addition to being woven throughout participate in the college’s intercollegiate and assistant dean of students and director of the fabric of the institution, the college’s club programs. residential life and housing. “As we work with Christian heritage finds expression explicitly “You learn a lot of good things, like students, one of the things that we try to be through the activities of the Campus Ministries unselfishness, discipline and self-sacrifice, and intentional about is, ‘How are they going to program. The three weekday Chapel services know that you’re representing a community learn from this experience?’” and the Sunday evening “Gathering” regularly beyond yourself,” said Professor Ray Smith, The residential life component is critical host some 1,000 students, with 30 to 40 who is professor of kinesiology and director to the Phelps Scholars Program, through which involved as worship leaders. Hundreds of of athletics for men. “This is in addition to students reflect on diversity issues through students participate in outreach, including getting a top-flight education.” courses they take together, additional activities with local ministries and through the annual “I’m very encouraged about the kinds of and living in community in Scott Hall. spring break mission trip program. Members things that we’re doing with students here and “We looked at a lot of models, and one of of the staff also walk alongside students in of course the caliber of students,” he said. “We the things that was really clear to the planning their faith journeys in ongoing discipleship have just outstanding kids here that are going committee was that programs that connect the and relationship activities such as small-group to make a difference in their lifetime—in their academic program with residential life are far meetings. homes, their vocations and ultimately in their more powerful and effective than just academic “When you’re dealing with faith and communities.” The freshman-sophomore Pull tug-of-war is one of programs or just residential life programs,” development spiritually, sometimes it’s difficult the college’s longest-running student traditions, said Dr. Chuck Green, who is director of the to have indexes,” said the Rev. Trygve Johnson, The lessons often link back to the students’ harkening back to 1898. Participants form program and a professor of psychology. who is the Hinga-Boersma Dean of the Chapel. career preparation in tangible ways. friendships that last a lifetime as they train “We find that when students are taking “But I would hope that the intentional “Students who have been productive with together and push themselves for the team during publications and presentations have a better the annual contest. Pictured is the sophomore the same things, they talk about it in the development that we offer would help students Service projects such as the “Stuff the Bus” goods drive for Child Development Services coordinated by Class of 2010 during this year’s Pull. residence hall late at night,” he said. “When merge faith and action together.” chance of finding employment or getting into Greek Life provide an important focus for numerous campus organizations.

8 News From Hope College October 2007 9 Faculty/Staff Profile

involved in the student newspaper or radio ranging from more traditional sports such as station is a must. basketball and flag football to some newer When Dr. Housel wanted to get her point offerings, such as ultimate frisbee and inner- across to a group of first-year journalism students tube water polo. Men’s, women’s and co-ed earlier this fall, she brought in clips of her own teams are available for students to join. work for the student newspaper while she was an Morrison says there are a number of undergraduate student at Oberlin College. reasons why intramural sports at Hope are so “I like pulling the old stuff out (and popular, ranging from the opportunity to meet showing it to students), because they are at new people to satisfying a desire to compete. the same level I was,” said Dr. Housel, who “If they were involved in sports in high By Greg Chandler chairs the Student Communication Media school, and didn’t want to compete at the Committee, which acts as an advisory board to intercollegiate level, it still gives them a chance the Anchor student newspaper, radio station to compete in something they love,” Morrison he opportunities Hope faculty and staff WTHS-FM, the Opus literary magazine and the said. “For the freshmen coming in, it gives T have to impact students go far beyond the Milestone, the college yearbook. them a chance to interact with upperclassmen classroom - be it connecting first-year students Dr. Housel seeks to use her journalism classes and other students on campus.” to needs in the community, advising campus as a vehicle to provide stories to the Anchor, Morrison, a former cross country and track media or helping students make contact with giving students an opportunity to get published. standout for the Flying Dutch, began working business professionals. “When they see their work in print, it gives them with the intramural program her senior year as At the Volunteer Services office, confidence to keep writing,” she said. an intern. “I just love being around sports and Wilma Hart spends a great deal of her time Another way students can get involved activities, and I just thought it was a good fit,” connecting students to service projects in the on campus – and work off some stress – is by she said. surrounding area. participating in intramural sports, perhaps the In addition to students being involved in “We get a lot of requests from the most popular such activity on the Hope campus. the games, students help set up equipment and community about needing volunteers,” About 1,500 students – nearly half of coordinate game schedules. Morrison always said Hart, the college’s volunteer services the student body – competed in at least one keeps in communication with students for coordinator. “If we get a call from an agency intramural sport last school year, said Kristen opportunities to add new sports. that needs a group of students for a particular Across campus, members of the Hope faculty and staff make a priority of providing meaningful opportunities Post ’03 Morrison, the college’s intramural “I do surveys to get a general idea of what project, it’s channeled through the Volunteer for students to learn and grow beyond the classroom. From left to right are Tony Muiderman, Kristen Post ’03 director. the students want, and try to implement Morrison, Wilma Hart, Dr. Teresa Housel and Dr. Stephen Hemenway. Services office.” The college offers 23 intramural sports, them,” Morrison said. During the first weekend in September, Hart coordinated the “Time to Serve” project, Sometimes the learning experiences Dr. Hemenway recalled one Senior Seminar “We want to provide opportunities and in which more than 400 Hope students take students halfway around the world. Dr. class he taught on campus in which nearly all experiences for undergraduate students which offered their time to local agencies, nonprofit Stephen Hemenway, professor of English, has of the students had spent at least one semester are outside the normal curriculum of the organizations, churches and individuals. taken nearly 2,000 students to Austria as part studying outside the United States. “The level college,” Professor Muiderman said. “It’s a great way to meet new people, and of Hope’s Vienna Summer School program of conversation … was elevated, because people While students in the Baker program get it helps you find self-fulfillment while building since he became its director in 1976. had been exposed to other cultures, other to meet CEOs and other top business leaders up the community,” said Britnee Longwell, a Dr. Hemenway, who has taught at Hope religious perspectives,” he said. from around the country, they’re also just as junior from Indianapolis, Ind., who co-chairs since 1972, is a big believer in students Dr. Hemenway also advises the likely to meet people from government, the the college’s volunteer services council with spending at least a part of the college career Environmental Issues Group on campus, faith community and the non-profit sector. junior Caitlin Lamade of Wheaton, Ill. studying overseas. “It makes them more open- which he founded in the late 1980s. The group “In five years, they’re going to have Students find out about volunteer minded, more tolerant about the way other often has speakers addressing environmental positions (in the business community), and opportunities through a variety of avenues, people not only act, but believe,” he said. issues, and also participates in a number of be asked to give back to their communities including a volunteer fair held the first week cleanup efforts each year, including one in the in terms of service on boards and in other of classes. Some opportunities are of a large fall along Lake Michigan. organizations,” Professor Muiderman said. scale, such as the annual Dance Marathon “(Students) should get involved with at Baker Scholars serve in the community in held in March to raise funds for Helen DeVos “Students should get least one organization … in which you do a variety of ways, including volunteering at the Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. things that are different from your classes,” Dr. local Boys and Girls Club and tutoring. About 1,000 students were involved in last involved with at least Hemenway said. About five or six students are selected year’s event, raising $116,000 for the hospital. For students considering careers in for the program each year by a group of Then there are smaller events, such as a one organization … in business, the temptation for many is to focus professionals outside the college community, “Run and Rake” that was introduced last year. solely on making contacts that will help them based on their leadership potential, Professor “We just grabbed rakes, went into the which you do things that get hired after they graduate. But for students Muiderman said. neighborhood and started raking people’s are different from your in the George F. Baker Scholars Program, the Dr. Teresa Housel, assistant professor yards,” Hart said. approach goes far beyond networking with of communication, is another who believes Other activities during the year include classes.” business professionals, said Tony Muiderman, strongly in the value of involvement in Dr. Stephen Hemenway’s longstanding commitment to the environment has made a difference both on campus and in the area. Early on a Saturday morning, Dr. Hemenway and members of the Environmental Issues Thanksgiving food drives, Operation Christmas professor emeritus of business administration, organizations outside the classroom. She says Group helped clean up the beach in neighboring Laketown Township, recording what they found to help Child and Easter baskets for Hope’s CASA – Stephen Hemenway who has been the program’s advisor for nearly for students in a liberal arts setting who are regional officials understand the nature and quantity of the litter. Pictured with Dr. Hemenway are senior Dale (Children’s After School Achievement) program. 30 years. interested in careers in the media, getting Shidemantle of Syracuse, N.Y., who is co-president of EIG, and freshman Jay Vandenbrink of Holland, Mich.

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programming, using grant funds from the National Science Foundation. A paper the students wrote on their findings was published in a student journal, and the group also presented a poster depicting their research at a conference. Dr. Herb Dershem, professor of computer science, noted that Bateman’s approach to her research that summer was characteristic of what he saw during the academic year. “She was a top-notch student who became a leader in our department,” he said. “I can remember her taking a great deal of leadership during team projects. When she By Heather Vander Plaat was a senior, she organized a session on would have few opportunities to pursue such women in computing, inviting people from or Anita Van Engen ’98 Bateman, using training without leaving their families and off-campus to participate, and she led it F one’s talents to serve others is not an ministries. Drawing on their aptitude for herself.” option – it’s a responsibility. computer technology (John works as a network Dr. Dershem believes Bateman’s solid Although Bateman works in a demanding administrator for a market research firm), the leadership skills were instrumental in helping technical leadership role at IBM in Austin, Batemans serve as webmasters and general IT her land a job as a software engineer at IBM Texas, her pace of life doesn’t slow down when consultants for the program. Although the shortly after she graduated from Hope. Five she leaves the office at the end of the day. In couple is able to do much of the work from years ago, Bateman moved into the position fact, much of her spare time is devoted to a their home in Austin, they travel occasionally of software architect. Currently, she provides to countries in Latin America to meet with Extensive involvement in activities ranging from research to service to traditional events while at Hope has diverse group of causes close to her heart. shaped and informed Anita Van Engen ’98 Bateman’s life in the years since in a variety of ways. technical leadership for an international team “Using the gifts that God has given me program administrators, professors and that develops projects for IBM’s marketing and to the utmost is very important to me,” students. sales teams, and for the company’s business Bateman said. “Some of that means giving Dr. Nancy Thomas, a professor and in the various personal ways had I not been at Additionally, when the Summer of Service “A lot of students will put up with not partners. financially and some of it means giving my academic council member, described the Hope.” program kicked off in June of 1995, Bateman understanding something, but Anita was not At work and in her spare time, Bateman time. Sometimes in the day-to-day corporate Batemans’ service as “absolutely invaluable.” While she was a student, Bateman was among the first group of students to like that,” he explained. “When things were remains committed to using the talents world, you can lose sight of the bigger picture, Recently, she called on Anita for assistance with engaged in a long list of co-curricular activities, participate. During the eight-week program, not quite right, she’d be in my office asking she possesses to serve others. Being visible so being involved in other activities helps to selecting the best article-scanning technology including Spring Break mission trips, Mortar daily classes on faith-related topics and questions. She was very persistent.” Christian leaders in the community is not a remind me of what’s important.” for one of her classes. Board, I.VE League, Fellowship of Christian opportunities to assist community service The summer following her junior year, choice, she maintains, but a responsibility to be For several years, Anita and her husband, “I just told her what I needed and she went Students and a summer internship. She also organizations drew her into deeper reflection Bateman and two other students, under taken seriously. John Bateman ’97, have volunteered with to work researching my options,” Dr. Thomas participated in the Nykerk Cup competition on her walk with God. the direction of Dr. Jipping, conducted a “Where I’ve been blessed, I need to give the Latin American Leadership Development explained. “That’s the sort of thing that would her first two years at Hope, going on to serve “Growing up in a Christian family, that’s summer research project on concurrent Java back,” she said. Program (www.lacmin.org). The program take me hours to do because I just don’t have as junior chair and then as general chair her something that I struggled with – how much is provides Ph.D. –level theological education the background or knowledge.” senior year. my faith my faith, versus that of my parents or to Latin American scholars who otherwise Bateman is also involved in a variety of “That was a wonderful way to make grandparents?” she said. “The program really service opportunities closer to home. She friends my first two years, and I really enjoyed stretched me and helped me to define my faith holds membership in Impact Austin, an the leadership portion my junior and senior in Christ.” organization of Austin-area women that gave years,” Bateman said. “I learned a great deal Bateman is the daughter of missionary away four sizeable grants this year to local about working through some of the challenges parents, the Rev. Dr. Charles ’70 and Jean community service organizations. She also that come along with group dynamics and Taylor ’70 Van Engen, who worked in participates in mentoring relationships at IBM. organizational leadership.” theological education in Chiapas, Mexico, Additionally, last spring she was appointed and a granddaughter of Garold and Ruth one of five new members of the board of Van Engen, lifelong missionaries to Chiapas. directors of Hope’s Alumni Association. The When Bateman was in fourth grade, her board meetings are bringing Bateman back to family moved to Holland, and then relocated Hope on a regular basis, offering her greater “Sometimes in the day- to Glendora, Calif., three years later. After opportunity to be involved in the institution to-day corporate world, graduating from high school, Bateman decided where she feels much of her personal growth to nurture her interest in problem solving and occurred. you can lose sight of computer software by pursuing a degree in “I am a much more complete person the bigger picture, so computer science at Hope, while also earning because of the different types of activities minors in mathematics and Spanish. Although I was part of at Hope,” she said. “I’ve gone being involved in other in high school she’d enjoyed tinkering with on to do my master’s in computer science at software programs, her first two years at the University of Texas at Austin, and when activities helps to remind Hope proved to be academically challenging. I compare my Hope experience with what me of what’s important.” Nevertheless, she approached her course I imagine it would have been like to be an material with enthusiasm and perseverance, Anita and her husband John ’97 are committed to serving others both in their community of Austin, Texas, Four years with the Nykerk Cup competition, the undergrad at a large university, I don’t think according to Dr. Mike Jipping, chair of the last as general chair (at right, above), provided – Anita Van Engen Bateman and abroad. Earlier this year, they enjoyed the sites of Peru while participating in the Latin American I would have been as challenged or enriched computer science department. good friendships and leadership lessons. Leadership Development Program of Latin American Christian Ministries.

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meant a school where I could take a variety moment she stepped on campus to move into Like many of Hope’s incoming freshman of classes and where I could continue to play her residence hall. class, Syens combined academic excellence in in the orchestra without having to major in “On move-in day, there were tons of OA’s high school with involvement in activities outside music, and become involved with a variety (orientation assistants) waiting around, ready to the classroom. She played the bass in the school of opportunities,” she said. “I also wanted a take all of my luggage up to my dorm room,” orchestra, served as the character chairperson Christian school where I could continue to she said. “One guy even helped us take apart of Holland High School’s National Honor build upon and grow in my faith.” the bunk beds and move the furniture around.” Society, was involved in the SADD (Students Born in Holland, Syens became familiar Rachel says her favorite part of the Against Destructive Decisions) chapter, and with Hope as a youngster, frequently attending weekend was a Saturday night experience at the also participated in the Model United Nations By Greg Chandler theatre performances and sporting events. Her Dow Center which organizers dubbed Playfair. program hosted by Hope. She says the Model UN parents, Marvin ’75 and Jodi Japinga ’75 Syens, “When the doors opened, we were sent experience, where she had to take on the role of a graduated from Hope, and her grandfather, running through a line of OA’s and of our delegate of another country, was an eye-opener. s it happened, Rachel Syens ’11 of Norm “Bunko” Japinga, is a longtime college peers that eventually snaked throughout the “You had to use a perspective that was not A Holland, Mich., went to college just a employee and enthusiastic supporter of the entire gym, giving out high-fives and getting your own. It gives you a different perspective few miles from home, but it wasn’t a choice athletic program. excited,” she said. “Then we spent the evening on the world,” she said. she took for granted. But when it came time to select a college, playing all sorts of games in groups, partners, Syens plans to be involved in Model UN Quite the contrary, Syens started visiting it was solely Rachel’s call. teams – it was just so incredibly fun.” this school year as a student advisor, and will colleges the summer after her sophomore year “We told her right up front the decision Like most incoming students, Rachel is also perform with the Hope Symphonette and of high school, and over a two-year period was hers, but we wanted her to go through adjusting to being on her own and managing Orchestra. She has also expressed interest in Freshman Rachel Syens of Holland, Mich., didn’t need research. She and her parents (Jodi and Marvin, both visited 15 colleges and universities in six states, a pretty thorough investigation (of her travel far to move to campus in August, but the trip was Class of ’75, pictured) visited 15 schools in six states in her time. She’s also having to adjust to writing for The Anchor, the college’s student ranging from Hope to Harvard University. options),” Marvin Syens said. backed up by hundreds of miles on the road and serious the two years en route to Move-In Day 2007. differences in class schedule from when she newspaper, her mother said. She knew what she wanted. Most of In her junior year, Syens visited Hope was in high school. Syens’s interest in world affairs also the schools she visited were smaller, liberal during a college visitation day. She then had “In high school, I was at school all day, influenced her choice of major. She plans to arts schools, such as Calvin and Kalamazoo two overnight visits to campus, which sold her “We’re thrilled. We’re absolutely thrilled,” Rachel is one of 110 “Generational New and I had the same classes every day, five days major in international studies, possibly with a colleges in West Michigan, Wittenberg and on the campus atmosphere. Jodi Syens said. “We would have been happy Students” in the Class of 2011 at Hope – a week,” she said. “In college, it seems strange minor in communications. She is enthusiastic Denison universities in Ohio and Lake Forest “Everyone seemed really friendly, and it with any choice that she felt good about.” defined as a student who has had an ancestor to not have class until 2 in the afternoon, or about her classes, and couldn’t be happier to College in Illinois. just felt right for me to be there,” Rachel said. “We know she’s going to be getting a graduate from the college. have a two-hour block of no classes during attend college in her hometown. “I was looking for a college with a strong Syens was accepted at several of the great education, and we like the faith-based It hasn’t taken long for Rachel to get into the day, but I’m sure in time, I will get used “It’s a place you want to be, and it’s a emphasis in the liberal arts, which for me, schools. In the end, she selected Hope. atmosphere,” Jodi said. the spirit of college life. She felt welcomed the to it.” place you want in your town,” she said.

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HelpingHelping HandsHands It’s an apt bit of symbolism that hundreds of students fan out through the Holland community during the first weekend of the school year to engage in service through the “Time to Serve” program. From helping with the Tulipanes festival, to loading hay bales at the Critter Barn, to sorting at Bibles for Mexico, to groundskeeping at the Herrick District Library and Jubilee Ministries, the variety presages the countless ways students volunteer throughout the school year. “Time to Serve” exemplifies the best of co-curricular learning in action, matching giving spirits with local needs, and mixing in some good fellowship at the same time.

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RELIGION CHAIR: A Dr. Johnston received the chapter’s “2007 ARGENTINE PLAYS: Dr. Maria C. new endowed chair Outstanding Campus Programming Award” Andre of the Spanish faculty is editor emphasizes the faith on Tuesday, June 12, during the annual state of Seven Plays by Argentine Playwright tradition of which Hope meeting of the ACE Network for Women Leaders Susana Torres Molina, an anthology is a part. in Higher Education, held in Lansing. published by Edwin Mellen Press. The new “Leonard The award recognizes her role in organizing The volume translates the seven and Marjorie Maas a meeting of Hope faculty and administrative contemporary plays to English from Endowed Chair in staff women this past April. During the their original Spanish. The plays Reformed Theology” meeting, the college’s women faculty and featured are “Strange Toy,” “That’s All has been established to administrators committed to gathering on That,” “Mystic Union,” “Sirens’ Song,” be awarded to a faculty a regular basis beginning this fall to provide “Paradises Lost,” “Zero” and “She.” member whose scholarly leadership development resources and to support In addition to serving as editor, emphasis is on the historical and philosophical and encourage one another to pursue greater Dr. Andre wrote the anthology’s introduction and development of Reformed theology through the leadership roles in higher education. also conducted an interview with Molina, who is present day. The professorship has been donated More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc an actress as well as a playwright, that is featured by Leonard and Marjorie Maas of Holland, Mich., in the volume. Dr. Andre also translated six of who are longtime supporters of Hope as well ECON AND CHRISTIANITY: A new book by the seven plays, with “Strange Toy” having been as lifelong members of the Reformed Church two members of the economics faculty presents translated previously by Dr. Barbara Younoszai, of in America, the denomination with which the a case for bringing a Hamline University. college is affiliated. Christian sensibility More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc The chair’s first recipient is theologian Dr. to understanding and Mark Husbands, who joined the religion faculty shaping economic practice. ARTWORK EXHIBITED: Bruce McCombs, this fall and has made Reformed theology a Dr. Victor Claar professor of art, has recently had paintings central focus of his scholarship and teaching. and Dr. Robin Klay are included in a variety of exhibitions. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc co-authors of Economics The exhibitions are: “Mathias Alten and in Christian Perspective: Artists of Michigan,” the Grand Rapids Art Theory, Policy and Life Museum; “71st National Mid-Year Exhibition,” RESEARCH HONOR: Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, Choices, published in The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, assistant professor of August by InterVarsity Ohio; “19th National Exhibition,” Los Angeles chemistry, has received Press. Printmaking Society, Riverside Art Museum, a Faculty Start-Up Award “Economics is not primarily about money. Riverside, Calif.; “31st Bradley International Print from the Camille and Henry And markets are only one sphere of public life. & Drawing Exhibition,” Bradley University, The Dreyfus Foundation Inc. Indeed, a just and prosperous society depends for Contemporary Art Center, Peoria, Ill.; “2007 The foundation its success on the active engagement of citizens Adirondacks National Exhibition of American presents the awards to in all three spheres of public life: democratic Watercolors,” Old Forge, N.Y.; “Festival 2007,” support the scholarly governments, market-organized economies, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum; “Get on Board activity of new faculty at strong moral and cultural institutions,” Drs. Claar Exhibition of Railroad Art,” South Haven Center primarily undergraduate and Klay explain. for the Arts; “National Watercolor Exhibition,” institutions, generally as The two authors demonstrate the need to Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson; “Annual they begin their first tenure- consider economic forces precisely in order to Exhibition,” Holland Area Arts Council. track appointments. Dr. Johnson, new to Hope act effectively upon Christian values. “Good More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc this fall, is one of only eight scholars to receive intentions alone cannot address important the awards this year. social issues like unemployment, environmental WOMEN’S STUDIES DIRECTOR: It is the second time in four years that a damage and poverty,” they note. Dr. Annie Dandavati has been Hope chemistry professor has received one of the More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc appointed director of women’s awards. Dr. Jason Gillmore received one when he studies. joined the faculty in 2004. CHAPBOOK PUBLISHED: Dr. Dandavati has been a The award provides an unrestricted research The latest chapbook of member of the Hope political grant of $30,000 that will provide support for poetry by David James ’76 science faculty and taught in the Dr. Johnson’s research program during the of the Hope faculty is his women’s studies program since next five years. He will work collaboratively second publication in as 1992. Her research emphases with Hope students on the development of many years. include women’s rights overseas, non-traditional organic reactivity catalyzed by He is the author of Lost and she teaches a number of transition metals. Enough, recently published courses on women’s issues and More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc by Finishing Line Press. development, gender and democratization, and Professor James’s chapbook topics including Asian politics, Latin American A Little Instability without politics and international relations. SERVICE AWARD: Birds was released last Dr. Dandavati succeeds Dr. Jane Dickie, who Dr. Deirdre Johnston, summer by the same publisher. continues to serve as a professor of psychology. professor of Professor James, who is an adjunct associate Hope established the women’s studies communication and professor of English and director of the Writing program in the 1990s, initially offering a minor chairperson of the Center, describes Lost Enough as “fictionally and expanding the program to include a major department, has been autobiographical,” and notes that the volume in 2005. The interdisciplinary program includes honored for professional spins off of William Stafford’s epigraph in the courses from multiple departments, including service by the Michigan title poem: “If you’re lost enough, then the art, communication, English, history, modern chapter of the American experience of now is your guide to what comes and classical languages, music, political science, Council of Education next.” psychology, religion and sociology. (ACE). More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc

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major installation in the Martha Miller A Center for Global Communication celebrates the artistic achievement of alumni. John Saurer ’89 has won a juried competition organized by the college to select a work for the large art alcove in the center’s main stairwell. Saurer, who is on the art faculty at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, was one of 26 alumni artists who submitted proposals for the space Art is featured prominently in the Martha Miller Center for Global Communication, but until this summer by invitation. He installed his sculpture, the towering main staircase stood empty. Alumni artist John Saurer ’89, pictured above, won a juried “Shadow Casting,” in August. competition Hope organized to select a work for the space. At lower left he adjusts the lighting as he The Martha Miller Center opened in the completes the installation of his work “Shadow Casting” in the latter part August. fall of 2005 and houses the departments of communication and modern and classical the 1996-97 school year by Nigerian sculptor the country as well as in both Argentina and languages as well as the offices of international Lamidi Olonade Fakeye. Mexico. education and multicultural life. Artwork is The competition was organized as a way to As a Hope student he was actively involved featured throughout the building, and includes feature in a prominent location alumni art that in the department, working part-time during pieces such as Japanese ceramics contributed complements the center’s emphasis. Saurer’s the school year as the student gallery manager to the college from the collection of Maurice work is a relief sculpture made of welded steel and also full-time during the summers as a Kawashima of California; “Pentecost” by and wood, and consists of multiple small studio assistant to sculptor Bill Mayer. Daniel Berhanemeskel ’03, painted in the style abstract objects intended to cast shadows as “It was just the most wonderful of Ethiopian religious icons; and a series of part of the composition and which evoke opportunity,” Saurer said of his experience as a four wooden panels carved for Hope during a sense of written communication across a student. “I had this awesome education both variety of cultures and periods of time. in the classroom and studio and outside the Saurer noted that he appreciated the classroom and studio. It was just absolutely opportunity to prepare a work for the building, priceless.” which he toured shortly after it opened. The lessons have served him well, he “I was familiar with the building and the noted, now that he is teaching art at a liberal space and what it meant to campus, and was arts college himself, and add extra meaning to eager to participate,” he said. “I was inspired his latest Hope installation. by not only the building but also the whole “Now I’m the one providing those concept of the global community and what experiences that I enjoyed so much at Hope,” that’s going to mean for Hope.” Saurer said. “To have been at Hope College “Shadow Casting” (the title is inspired and be so involved and have such a wonderful by a casting technique in fly fishing in which education, and then to be invited back, it feels the line is carefully lengthened to a specific like things continue to go in big circles that distance) is also not Saurer’s first installation at make a lot of sense.” Hope. His sculpture “Stop, Look and Listen” was dedicated in the A.J. Muste Alcove in the Van Wylen Library in October 1991. The “To have been at Hope work in the library consists of a large pyramid, cylinder and cube that stand on the floor, all College and be so involved chalkboard-surfaced and intended for members and have such a wonderful of the campus community to write reflections on them. education, and then to be After graduating from Hope with a degree invited back, it feels like things in sculpture and drawing, Saurer completed an MFA in sculpture at Colorado State continue to go in big circles University. He has taught sculpture, drawing that make a lot of sense.” and printmaking at St. Olaf College, where he is an associate professor, since 1995. He – John Saurer ’89 has had work featured in exhibitions around

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s the sun rose on Homecoming Saturday, A it was clear that it would be a beautiful WindowWindow October day. In fact, as a contrast to those years in which we have wanted it to be a bit toto Hope’sHope’s warmer, it was even a bit too much. Rarely have I wished it could be 20 degrees cooler on Homecoming, but as temperatures reached the low 90s I was silently making that wish. Hot weather aside, it was a great weekend. HistoryHistory The planning committees for all four class reunions did a wonderful job, and as I spoke with alumni who returned it was obvious that the members of the Hope family were enjoying their time together and back on campus. Mary Boelkins ‘96 Remenschneider The weekend offers so much, but this year’s Alumni Director H-Club luncheon was especially meaningful in showing the connections between all of us and the difference that Hope makes in students’ lives—and why. First, we honored the women who played sports at Hope prior to the passage of Title IX legislation. These “pioneer women” paved the way for the successful women’s athletic program that Hope has today, but at the time did not receive much recognition. On Saturday, Oct. 6, they were given their varsity athletic letters and formally welcomed into the H-Club. Women traveled from across the country to be there, and mothers, daughters, and granddaughters joined hundreds of H-Club members in this historic celebration. More information about the event will be in the December News from Hope. Second, Russ DeVette ’45, former coach and athlete, received the Hope for Humanity Award. As Gordon Brewer ’48 introduced Russ it became clear what a tremendous impact Russ had on the lives of his players. He not only guided them on the court and field, but showed them how to be servant leaders and how to give back what had been Co-curricular activities have long been a part of the Hope experience, and the college’s local fraternities and sororities have a particularly rich tradition given them. with some dating back to the 1800s. Here, members of the Sigma Iota Beta Many institutions talk about the importance of people. At sorority are Christmas shopping for a mother and two young children on Hope, it’s more than talk. The way that the people of Hope care for Dec. 19, 1961. Lorraine Lawrence ’62 Patoine checks the list while Susan and are committed to each other, in the classroom, as friends, while Atkinkson ’63 Clark and Martha Hallman ’64 Quakkelaar load groceries on campus and through all the years after graduation, make this a on the cart. (Photo courtesy of the Hope College Collection of the Joint special place. Archives of Holland)

Alumni Board of Directors Class Notes Officers Table of Contents Karen Gonder ’81 Navis, President, Grandville, Mich. Mark VanGenderen ’90, Vice President, Cedarburg, Wis. Sara Van Anrooy ’82, Secretary, Castle Rock, Colo. 20 Homecoming ’07 Board Members 22 Class Notes: 1950s - 1970s Nancy Wallendal ’72 Bassman, Scotch Plains, N.J. Anita Van Engen ’98 Bateman, Austin, Texas Bob Bieri ’83, Holland, Mich. Lisa Bos ’97, Washington, D.C. 23 Class Notes: 1980s Jason Cash ’07, Brighton, Mich. David Daubenspeck ’74, Vista, Calif. Lori Visscher ’83 Droppers, Maitland, Fla. Gene Haulenbeek ’72, Kalamazoo, Mich. 24 Class Notes: 1990s Betsy Boersma ’77 Jasperse, Traverse City, Mich. Brett Kingma ’09, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carol Rylance ’60 MacGregor, Norcross, Ga. Kat Nichols ’99, Minneapolis, Minn. 25 Class Notes: 2000s Sarah Oosterink ’08, Jenison, Mich. Elias Sanchez ’78, Hinsdale, Ill. Scott Schaaf ’88, Seattle, Wash. Todd Soderquist ’96, Canton, Mich. 27 Marriages, New Arrivals, Carol Schakel ’68 Troost, Scotia, N.Y. Lois Tornga ’56 Veldman, Okemos, Mich. Advanced Degrees Liaison Mary Boelkins ’96 Remenschneider, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations 28 Deaths

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he moments are simultaneously unique and timeless. Simply enjoying T the campus on a fall day. Treasured moments with friends. Cheering the football team on to a high-scoring win (60-34). Even doing all three at the same time. For the students, they will become college-day memories to be recalled across all the years to come. For the alumni who return, they are the memories, even as they are shared anew. It’s part of what it is to be in the Hope family, and to come home.

We’ll let most of the photos speak for themselves, but here are a couple of Erika Oglesby of Castro Valley, Calif., and Matt Wixon explanations. Pictured at left are Mary Lou Hemmes ‘46 Koop and Connie Hinga ‘49 of Albion, Mich. Please visit the college online to enjoy Boersma, two of the pioneering female athletes who received letters retroactively an extensive gallery featuring even more Homecoming during the alumni H-Club’s Saturday luncheon for their participation as student moments along with group reunion photos for the classes athletes in the days before Title IX (more about the recognition will be featured of 1987, 1992, 1997 and 2002. in December). Pictured at bottom center are the Homecoming Queen and King, More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/gallery

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News and information for class notes, marriages, advanced degrees and deaths are compiled for News from Hope College by Kathy Miller. News should be mailed to: Alumni News; Hope College Public Relations; 141 E. 12th St.; PO Box 9000; Holland, MI 49422-9000. Internet users may send to: [email protected] All submissions received by the Public Relations Office by Tuesday, Sept.18, have been included in this issue. Because of the lead time required by this publication’s production schedule, submissions received after that date (with the exception of obituary notices) have been held for the next issue, the deadline for which is Tuesday, Oct. 30. 50s

Chuck Link ’50 of Inman, S.C., now retired for 20 years, reports that he and his wife recently celebrated their 54th anniversary, and that they are in good health and have enjoyed extensive For the second consecutive year, the new class includes an even 110 students with generational ties. From left to right are travel. They live a short distance from third-, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-generation members of the Class of 2011. Front Row: Nicholas Rebhan (3), Jay Robinson Greenville and Asheville, and would (4), Bethany Steele (3), Sarah Holbrook (4), Ashleigh VerHulst (3), Kimberly Slotman (3); Middle Row: Amanda Bieri (3), enjoy hearing from any classmates in Maria Vidoni (3), Emily Dunning (3), Kalee Fox (3), Katie Hoekstra (6), Whitney Heneveld (3), Kelsey Bos (4), Maddie the area. VanEck (4), Joshua Kragt (5); Back Row: Sarah Ashcroft (3), Tyler Bekius (3), Alex Homkes (3), Philip Van Wyk (3), Brad Sam Hofman ’55 and Helen Taylor Boelkins (3), Pieter Norden (3). The full listing of all of this year’s Generational New Students and their alumni ties can be ’59 Hofman of Holland, Mich., found online at www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc. were featured in a Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007 article in the Holland Sentinel Frauenthal Center for the Performing Fla., is in a hospice facility suffering written by Erin L’Hotta ’06. The Arts, was unveiled on Friday, July 13. from Parkinson’s Disease, and also has Hofmans report that it has taken more 60s The insurance agency was founded cancer in his kidneys. He asks that he be than five years to transition back to by John’s father and remains in the George Boerigter ’61 of Albuquerque, rememberd in prayer during these trying Holland and begin to feel at home after family; John is semi-retired and Mark N.M., reports that he has logged more days. spending 42 years as missionaries with is the president. than three million miles on Northwest John Dillbeck ’67 of Grand the poverty-stricken Tzeltal tribe in Three generations of Hope Air in 2007, and five and one-half Haven, Mich., retired from full-time Chiapas, Mexico. Sam sings with the football players and MIAA honorees million overall, in pursuit of worldwide employment with his resignation Evergreen Chorale, Evergreen Singers – grandfather Don VanHoeven ’56, business. from Barnes and Noble Booksellers and a barbershop quartet. Helen sews father Kurt Droppers ’79, and son Carl J. Benes ’62 of Jackson, Mich., after three and one-half years. Prior to clothes for Newborns in Need and works and grandson Jake Droppers ’08 – has retired after nearly 30 years as pastor that he was employed by the City of with a Bible study for prisoners through were pictured in the Holland Sentinel of First Congregational Church. Holland for 34 years. He reports that Crossroad Bible Institute. on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Jake’s other Jack Siebers ’63 of Holland, Mich., the time previously spent working is John Schrier ’55, Ruth Wierenga grandfather, the late Neil Droppers was selected by his peers for inclusion in now directed toward assisting his adult ’58 Schrier and their son, Mark ’52, also played football for Hope. Super Lawyers magazine in 2007 in the children with their projects, valuable Schrier ’82, of Muskegon, Mich., Robert Kisken ’59 of Glenrock, field of business-corporate law. He is the experiences with his grandchildren, commemorated the centennial of their Wyo., became interested in Finnish managing partner of Siebers Mohney many home projects, and some time for family company, Muskegon Insurance homestead carpentry following his Attorneys. golf with friends and kayaking or beach Agency, by donating a sculpture, “The retirement. This led to his hobby of Paul Swets ’63 of Memphis, Tenn., walks with his wife, Barbara Gleichmann Gift of Art,” to the community. The photographing Finnish-immigrant- reports the publication of his newest ’70 Dillbeck. stainless steel relief sculpture, installed built barns, homesteads and cabins book, Dreaming Big (Authentic above the exterior doors of the in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Publishing, 2007). The book, co- Idaho and Montana. With the help of authored by Bobb Biehl, launched in the 70s Robert H. Schuller ’47 a Finnish-American friend, he arranged U.S. and other English-speaking markets of Orange, Calif., who is to donate his work to the Emigrant on Oct. 1. Dreaming Big leads readers Jon Constant ’72 of Traverse City, chairman of the Board of the Institute Museum in Seinajoki, Finland, through the process of discerning their Mich., resigned as head varsity boys’ International Ministries and where some of it is displayed. strengths and passions and helps them basketball coach at Traverse City Central founding pastor of the Crystal Carl E. Ver Beek ’59 of Grand formulate a life dream, a vision of their High School after 22 years as head Cathedral Church, has been Rapids, Mich., received a “Special future that can energize them for the coach. His record of 341-161 included named to the first class of Recognition Award” at the Michigan rest of their lives. More information can 12 district championships and two honorees in the newly created Health & Hospital Association annual be found on the Web. regional championships. Now in his Order of Attainment of the Pi meeting on Thursday, June 28, for his William Church ’64 of Holland, 35th year, he continues to teach social Kappa Delta national forensic significant contributions to health care Mich., was inducted as a Fellow in the studies at the high school. honorary society. Other in the state. He received the award for American College of Radiology (ACR) at Gregg Wickstra ’73 is chief financial members of the 2007 class his work with the Michigan Chamber a formal ceremony during the 84th ACR officer for Peabody Energy’s Australia include Edward R. Murrow, of Commerce regarding health care Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Operations in Queensland and New Ann Richards, Spencer Tracy policy, and especially for his work with conference held in Washington, D.C., South Wales. He began his career at the Grand Rapids Area Chamber on Saturday-Wednesday, May 19-23. Peabody in 1978 and previously served and William O. Rieke. Medicaid reform. Robert Jackson ’64 of Port Richey, as vice president of commercial services.

22 News From Hope College Danger, about the Centralia mine fire, an adjunct art faculty member at the and appears a dozen times in the film University of Redlands. explaining various parts of the story. Daniel Deffenbaugh ’81 of Several of his Centralia photos are Hastings, Neb., is the author of the seen as well. He joined the directors book Learning the Language of the onstage to answer questions after the Fields: Tilling and Keeping as Christian movie screened at the Philadelphia Vocation, published in November Film Festival in April, but was unable 2006 by Cowley Publications. he is to attend the Los Angeles Film Festival an associate professor of religion at screening in June. A broadcast deal for Hastings College, where he specializes the film is expected in the coming 12 in ecological theology and ethics. months. Brad Slagh ’81 of Zeeland, Mich., is The alumni H-Club has Karen M. Johnson-Weiner ’75 is on the new treasurer for Ottawa County Craig Vander Molen presented this year’s “Hope sabbatical from SUNY Potsdam for the (Mich.). Previously he was Zeeland for Humanity Award” to Russ 2007-08 academic year. She and her ’76 of Portage, Mich., was Township supervisor. DeVette ’45 of Holland, Mich., husband are living in Rouen, France, named to “The Indie 100” Debbi Lockhart ’82 Jarvis of who spent 37 years at Hope and she is working on a study of the (the top 100 independent Washington, D.C., is vice president of as a member of the faculty New York Amish and enjoying the cafes. financial advisors) byBarron’s , communications for Pepco Holdings and coach. The award, first Karen Bosch ’76 of Oak Park, a national business and Inc. She is responsible for all external presented in 1990, recognizes Mich., was recently selected as a 2007 financial weekly. He is owner Hope athletic alumni for Apple Distiguished Educator (ADE), and president of LVM Capital a relationship program focused on consistent service to others Management LTD. educational excellence and leadership. and demonstrating the values ADEs are members of a select group of of Christian commitment K-12 and higher education professionals 20th anniversary in August. Kent’s and service. Russ taught at from around the world possessing an practice includes the local, regional and Hope until retiring in 1988 as identified expertise in educational national representation of companies professor emeritus of physical technology leadership. She joined primarily in construction contracts and education and coached sports 100 other new ADEs in Monterey, litigation, insurance, and construction including baseball, football, Calif., this summer for a week-long defect and product liability matters. leadership orientation. She is in charge Peter Warnock ’79 of Columbia, men’s basketball and women’s Don Penzien ’79 of Clinton, of elementary technology instruction at Mo., has published Identification of track. The H-Club honored him Miss., performed with the Southfield (Mich.) Christian School. Ancient Olive Oil Processing Methods Based on Saturday, Oct. 6, during its Irish trio Legacy at Fenian’s annual Homecoming luncheon. Phil Reed ’77 of Battle Creek, Mich., on Olive Remains through the British Archaeological Reports International Irish Pub in Conklin, Mich., He is pictured at left with recently became director of campus safety of Olivet College, a position he Series. on Saturday, July 21. The longtime Hope colleague Gord also held from 2003 to 2005. He is also group, whose most recent CD Brewer ’48. an assistant professor of criminal justice is An Triread, was making its More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc and director of the criminal justice 80s fourth mid-summer tour of program at the college. Michigan. Don is a professor David DeKok ’75 of Harrisburg, Carol Donohue ’78 Gephart Bradley Ferguson ’80 and Virginia of psychiatry and director Pa., made his big screen debut in the of Stafford, N.H., teaches in the Erickson ’80 Ferguson live in Palo of the Head Pain Center at Alto, Calif. They have two grown feature-length documentary The Town departments of math and science at the University of Mississippi That Was, directed by Chris Perkel and Coe-Brown Northwood Academy in children. Bradley owns Intrinzyk LLC, a Medical Center. He is pictured Georgie Rowland. The film, for which Northwood, N.H. software development company. at right with fellow trio he was also a consultant, tells the story Kent J. Pagel ’79 of Houston, Texas, Tracy Van Mouwerik ’80 of Centralia, Pa., a small town destroyed is the president and senior shareholder Massimiano of Redlands, Calif., is members Valerie Plested and by an underground mine fire. He wrote of Pagel, Davis & Hill P.C., a downtown an art teacher and department chair at Justin Murphy. a New York Times-reviewed book, Unseen Houston law firm that recognized its Redlands East Valley High School and

FAMILY LEGACY

The opportunity to honor her parents, Walter and Zina De Ruyter, has been on Marion De Ruyter ’62’s mind in recent years. Raised on the family’s dairy farm in eastern Wisconsin, Marion is a lifelong member of First Reformed Church. Pursuing a dream of becoming a medical missionary, Marion majored in biology at Hope. Although her career followed a different path in the sciences and teaching, her Hope experience served her well. In the twilight of her parents’ lives, Marion returned home to care for her aging parents and carry on the legacy of operating the family-owned farm. Recently she established the Walter De Ruyter Family Scholarship Fund by transferring a paid-up life insurance policy to Hope. Marion anticipates many satisfying years of seeing her family legacy scholarship help students attend Hope, all the while honoring her parents for their gift to her of an exceptional Christian liberal arts education.

For over 30 years, planned gifts from donors such as Marion have helped shape the character of Hope College and its supporters. Please let us help you create your Hope legacy.

For more information contact: DIMNENT John A. Ruiter, J.D. - Dir. of Planned Giving Voice: (616)395-7779 141 East 12th Street E-Mail: [email protected] HOPE COLLEGE Holland, MI 49423 www.hope.edu/advancement

October 2007 23 examines ways that diasporic religions educational technology from the same worldwide creatively plot itineraries of university and an M.S. in journalism Tom Andrews ’84, who spatial memory that at once recover from the University of Michigan. She died of a rare blood disorder and remold their histories, studying in worked as a journalist for The Star in July 2001, continues to particular the religion of the Garifuna Newspaper before joining the University touch others’ lives through his from the Central American coast of the of South Africa in 1995 as a lecturer poetry. He is discussed and Caribbean. Paul is associate professor in the communications department. celebrated as an inspiration in in the Department of History and the She has done extensive work in the the book Four Seasons in Rome: Center for Afroamerican and African fields of educational technology and On Twins, Insomnia, and the Studies at the University of Michigan, communication, particularly on the and is also the author of Secrets, Gossip topics of health, HIV/AIDS and gender. Biggest Funeral in the History and Gods: The Transformation of Brazilian Marnie Taylor ’90 Pierce of Holland, of the World by Anthony Candomblé. Mich., participated in the Des Moines Doerr. Doerr wrote the book Mark DeWitt ’87 of Hudsonville, (Iowa) Register’s 35th Annual Great following his experience as Mich., completed his first century (100 Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. She and a a recipient of the prestigious miles) at the Covered Bridge Bike tour friend completed the 477-mile route, Rome Prize from the American on Sunday, July 8. He was recently which began in Rock Rapids, Iowa, on Academy of Arts and Letters, appointed to the board of directors of Sunday, July 22, and lasted for seven an honor that Tom had the Zeeland Chamber of Commerce and days. received some years before, in Greg Bekius ’81 and Nancy Holland Area Free Health Clinic. Jonathan Liepe ’91 of Colorado 1999. The prize included use Gayle Kuipers ’87 of Holland, Mich., Springs, Colo., was promoted to director TenHave ’81 Bekius of of the same private writing won the Mercantile Bank Holland of staffing services with Memorial Spring Lake, Mich., faced studio in Rome, Italy, that a dilemma on Pull day as Rotary 5K run on Saturday, Sept. 1, with Health System in Colorado Springs in a time of 19 minutes, 19 seconds. She is August. Tom had used during 1999- parents: they had children on 2000. Tom is remembered opposite banks of the Black a kinesiology instructor at the college. John Ruiter ’91 of Holland, Mich., Kristen Smith ’88 of Kalamazoo, has been promoted to director of at Hope through the “Tom River, daughter Holly ’08 as Mich., was appointed the first full-time planned giving in the college’s office Andrews Memorial Reading” a coach for the sophomore athletics director for Kalamazoo College of advancement. He also continues endowed by his parents Class of 2010 and son Tyler last June. She now oversees the college’s to serve as a regional advancement Ray and Alice as part of the ’11 as a freshman puller. 16 varsity sports for men and women director. college’s Jack Ridl Visiting They resolved it by wearing after previously serving as women’s Kimberly Manns ’92 graduated Writers Series. composite (and mirror-image) athletics director. She also serves as an summa cum laude from Thomas M. shirts representing both teams, on-call volunteer for the Texas Township Cooley Law School in 2003. She and then visiting both sides of Fire Department. worked for two years in the Michigan husband run the Moot Court Trial the river. Greg is pictured here Wendy French ’89 Dubuisson Court of Appeals before taking her Program and she teaches in the Trial with Even-Year. As a student, of South Haven, Mich., joined the current position as an assistant Advocacy Program. Deb Vashaw ’92 Sleeman of Zeeland, Nancy had been an Odd-Year Fennville Public Schools team this fall as prosecuting attorney for Kent County an upper elementary (grades three-five) in the Appellate Division. She handles Mich., is the head coach of Lakeshore moraler. principal and district special education criminal and neglect appeals as well as Storm Softball, composed of two girls’ supervisor (K-12). criminal motions and bond forfeitures fastpitch travel teams, one for ages 14 and internal communications for the Steve Knott ’89 of Lakeland, Fla., has in Circuit Court. and under and the other for 12 and utility holding company and its three been director of golf at Grasslands Golf Kate Singer ’92 of Elkhart, Ind., left under. operating utilities. She joined Pepco and Country Club in Lakeland for 14 her job as a legal advocate when her Mike Theune ’92 of Bloomington, Ill., in 2004 as manager of media relations, years. He is one of only a few pros with first daughter was born almost three is the author of Structure and Surprise: following 20 years of experience in TV Master Professional status. years ago. She has continued part-time Engaging Poetic Turns (published through and radio news and advertising. Joel Schoon Tanis ’89 of Holland, teaching at the University of Notre Teachers and Writers Collaborative). Paul Van Heest ’82 of Holland, Mich., is illustrator of The One, The Only, Dame Law School, where she and her U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins has Mich., won second place for his colored Magnificent Me, a children’s book written called the book “a smart collection pencil work “Globaphobic Porcupine” by Dan Haseltine, lead vocalist of the of takes on poetry’s most essential in the 44th Annual Juried Fine Arts multi-Grammy-winning band Jars of Craig S. Morford ’81 maneuvers,” and poet Edward Competition of the Holland Friends of Clay. Mackinac Island Press published became acting Deputy Hirsch, president of the Guggenheim Art, featured in the Barbara H. Padnos the book on Saturday, Sept. 15. Attorney General at the Foundation described it as “an ingenious Exhibition Gallery of the Holland Area Department of Justice way of thinking about poetry.” Mike Arts Council from Thursday, Sept. 13, on Sunday, Aug. 5, by is an assistant professor of English at Illinois Wesleyan University. through Thursday, Oct. 25. 90s appointment of President Brian Mork ’83 of Holland, Mich., is a Wendy Schroeder ’93 Hyde and her Bush. He previously served visiting assistant professor of chemistry Chip Duford ’90 continues to work family live in Phoenix, Ariz., where she as the U.S. Attorney for the at Hope and the resident director of in Michigan, having been cast in the practices veterinary medicine at East Lichty Hall. first two productions at the Meadow Middle District of Tennessee. Maryland Animal Hospital. Martha Weener ’85 La Barge of Brook Theatre in Rochester. He will During his 20-year career as Derek Voskuil ’93 of Bloomington, Hudsonville, Mich., is a visiting assistant first play the role of Dr. Watson in a federal prosecutor, he has Ind., became general manager of Cook professor of accountancy at Hope. Steven Dietz’s Sherlock Holmes: The Final earned numerous awards Urological Inc. in September. He began Margaret Oklatner ’85 McCarty of Adventure (which will also feature Adam and honors, including his career at Cook Inc., a supplier of Clifford, Pa., reports that she still enjoys Carpenter ’07, who has joined the the Attorney General’s high-tech medical devices and supplies, being the senior pastor of the South Meadow Brook internship program). Distinguished Service Award 10 years ago. In October of 2006 Montrose Community Church. She is This winter he will play Howie in David by Attorney General Ashcroft he transferred to Cook Urological to also a substitute teacher in the district Lindsey-Abaire’s Pulitzer-Prize-winning in 2003 and Attorney General serve as operations manager while maintaining his duties at Cook Inc. in high school this year. Her women’s play Rabbit Hole. Gonzales in 2005. Also in gospel group, The Saving Graces, Katherine Baird ’90 Luther of operations management. 2005, he was named the recorded its first CD,Sweet Sounds of Valparaiso, Ind., is environmental Nathan Brownell ’94 and his wife Outstanding Assistant United Grace, and has been been performing director for the Northwest Indiana are missionaries in Japan with Reformed in churches all over Northeastern Regional Planning Commission in States Attorney in the nation Church in America Global Mission. He Pennsylvania. Portage, Ind. by the National Association teaches at Ferris Junior and Senior High Paul C. Johnson ’86 of Ann Arbor, Mpine Qakisa ’90 Makoe recently of Former United States School. The couple’s mission focuses on Mich., is the author of Diaspora completed a Ph.D. in educational Attorneys and was inducted developing a relational youth ministry Conversions: Black Carib Religion and technology at Open University in as a Fellow of the American through schools in the Yokohama the Recovery of Africa, published by the United Kingdom. She also has College of Trial Lawyers. area. They live in a mission apartment University of California Press. The book an M.Sc. in research methodology in complex with their three sons.

24 News From Hope College Shawn McFarland ’94 began his Mich., during the summer of 2006. Ames, Iowa, earned a Ph.D. (please see three-year residency in pediatrics in July She is the school psychologist for “Advanced Degrees”) and is working in the United States Air Force/Wright North Muskegon and Montague Public as a postdoctoral research fellow at State University Boonshoft School of Schools. the Partnerships in Prevention Science Medicine integrated graduate medical Jessica Mixer ’98 Amrock is the Institute in Ames. education program in Dayton, Ohio. special events manager for the Rocky Sherrie Cunningham ’01 He lives with his wife of eight years and Mountain Chapter of the Juvenile Gallas of Richmond, Ill., is a their three children in Kettering, Ohio. Diabetes Research Foundation in pharmacoepidemiologist within Abbott Erin Koster ’94 Ortlund has moved Denver, Colo. Laboratories’ Global Surveillance and to Saskatchewan, Canada, for her Abby Pochert ’98 Brink of Athens, Pharmacovigilance Division. Ga., was noted in the Who’s Who of husband’s job. She reports that she Bob Wuerfel ’88 and Jeff Justin Grobe ’01 of Iowa City, Iowa, enjoys being a stay-at-home mom to University and College Students 2007 won a “Young Investigator Award” from Beyer ’87, both of Holland, Kate (age three) and Will (please see edition. Clinical Science, an international journal Mich., and founders of “New Arrivals”). Brian Dykstra ’98 of Grandville, of clinical and molecular investigation. David Gray ’95 of La Grange, Ill., Lighthouse Title, were recently Mich., began working at Morgan Stanley He is a postdoctoral research fellow at is the new president of Black Line recognized by Entrepreneur in Holland, Mich., last summer. He was the University of Iowa. Consulting, a computer consulting firm magazine’s “Hot 500” list of most recently a regional advancement Eli Kendra ’01 of Aurora, Ill., recently in Naperville, Ill. He was formerly a America’s top fast-growth director at Hope. began working as an energy curable principal of Gray Stone Consultants. businesses. Lighthouse was Martin Landes Jr. ’98 of Holland, research chemist at INX International Chris Hofland ’95 of Holland, one of two West Michigan Mich., works at Aggregate Industries in Ink Co. in West Chicago, Ill. Mich., is on the staff at Central companies that made the list, Kalamazoo, Mich., as the real estate and Carrie Lowe ’01 was featured in Wesleyan Church as the influence and the only title company properties manager. International Bear News for her work on director, working with neighborhoods recognized in the nation. Beth Quimby-Hopkins ’99 of the Louisana Black Bear Reintroduction Buffalo, N.Y., performed a piano recital surrounding the church and also in local They are pictured with the Project, which moves bears to create outreach to the community. He also for Hope’s Department of Music Artist new subpopulations in sparsely other founder of the company, coaches soccer at Hamilton (Mich.) High Series on Tuesday, Sept. 4. She also populated areas. She was pictured School. He and his wife have three sons. Renee Rycenga. spoke on the topic “Middle Women: maneuvering a female bear as it was Jennifer Plummer ’96 of Grand Compositions for Intermediate Students lowered from a winter tree den. Carrie Rapids, Mich., has been playing with the He works on a variety of applications, by Women Composers” at the Holland is a graduate student at the University of National Women’s Football Association’s with a specific focus on computer vision Piano Teachers Forum on Sunday, Sept. Tennessee. West Michigan Mayhem since the and general purpose computing on 9. She is director of music at Buffalo Michelle Lubbers ’01 of Minneapolis, team’s inception in 2002. She is a graphics processors. Academy of the Sacred Heart. Minn., is in the MAPA program at linebacker and running back and the Katherine Vlasica ’96 of Astoria, N.Y., Catherine Stedman ’99 of Wesley Hamline University, planning to major only player on the team to earn both graduated from her emergency medicine Chapel, Fla., is the challenge course in local government. offensive MVP (twice) and defensive residency and took her first attending coordinator at the University of South Jared Redell ’01 of Rockford, Mich., is MVP (three times) this season. job at Long Island College Hospital in Florida. the new boys’ basketball coach for East Joel Reisig ’96 and Scott Voshel ’98 Brooklyn, N.Y. Grand Rapids (Mich.) High School. He made a movie about 24 hours in the Rachel Hall ’97 Case of Chicago, Ill., previously was director of basketball and life of a college fraternity through their was recently married at The Chicago 00s head coach for the International Market company, Alpha Theta Chi Films LLC. History Museum (please see “Marriages”) Group in Bradenton, Fla. They plan to distribute it nationwide on and honeymooned in Ireland. Allison Thomas Bouwens ’00 of Zeeland, Melanie Lofquist ’01 Ward of DVD. Gerds ’97 Jones and Amy Morgan Mich., is practicing with West Michigan Clawson, Mich., is the tutorial program Joseph Stam ’96 of Holland, Mich., ’97 Alexander were wedding Pediatric Dentistry. coordinator for Mercy Education Project, just began a new career with NVIDIA. attendants. Rachel is a special education Chad Ferguson ’00 is a visiting a non-profit organization in southwest teacher in the Chicago Public Schools. professor in the Department of Geology Detroit that provides tutoring and Jodi McFarland ’97 of Midland, at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. academic enrichment to girls in first Mich., is metropolitan editor for the David Fleming ’00 of Holland, Mich., through eighth grades. Saginaw News, where she began as works for T2 Communications, a winner Shawn Wolff ’01 of Gastonia, N.C., a reporter in December 1997. She of the Innovation Michigan Award from recently earned a degree in dentistry plays a key role in setting coverage Business Review Western Michigan. (please see “Advanced Degrees”) and is priorities, making personnel decisions, Elissa Wickmann ’00 Lappenga of working with John Walsh and Associates representing the newspaper in the Los Angeles, Calif., is working in the in Charlotte, N.C. community, and interacting with Office of Residential Life at UCLA. Tyler Bing ’02 of Holland, Mich., is readers. MaryBeth Marchionda ’00 Paulisse a family therapist for the Early Impact Tyler Murphy ’97 of Holland, Mich., of Madison, Wis., is a reading specialist Program at Arbor Circle Inc. joined Holland Hospital and MMPC for the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District in Wisconsin. last July. He specializes in internal Emily Liang ’06 left in medicine. Heidi Huebner ’00 Wheeler July for one year of teaching Steve Oursler ’97 joined the Hope of Aurora, Colo., presented her service in the Marshall Islands advancement staff as a planned gift comprehensive examination on officer on Monday, Oct. 1. He had been the “correlation of obesity and as a WorldTeach volunteer. working most recently in sales with HUB hypertension” when she earned her After a month of training International of Kalamazoo, Mich. master’s degree (please see “Advanced in Majuro, the capital, she Cynthia Hofland ’97 Redman Degrees”). She is a divisional practice is living and teaching in Maj. Jonathan Etterbeek of Battle Creek, Mich., is teaching consultant for the medical division at Majkin, a small island with ’86 of Katy, Texas, delivered fifth- and sixth-grade mathematics Northwestern Memorial Hospital in a population of 300. She is the invocation to the U.S. and science part time at Battle Creek Chicago, Ill. developing her own English House of Representatives Christian School. Heidi Huebner ’00 Wheeler and lesson plans for about 90 on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 10 Timothy Su ’97 and his wife and Josh Wheeler ’00 recently moved students. WorldTeach is a from Denver, Colo., to Chicago, Ill., a.m. in Washington, D.C. son, Ian, moved back to New York City non-profit, non-governmental from Singapore last year. He is an IT where Josh will pursue an MBA at the He is chaplain of the U.S. organization that provides support specialist at the National Center University of Chicago. Army’s 32nd Medical Brigade, opportunities for individuals on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Allyson Boggess ’01 of Somerville, stationed at Fort Sam Houston. Columbia University. Mass., was promoted to assistant editor to contribute to international He was invited to give the Sara Nicles ’97 Wiles reports that in the Division of Continuing Education education by living and invocation by Congressman after living and vacationing in the at Harvard University, where she has working as volunteer teachers Pete Hoekstra ’75. Carolinas for two years, she and her worked since 2004. in developing countries. husband moved back to Muskegon, Jennifer Dennis ’01 Dykstra of

October 2007 25 Mieke Dykman ’02 Blackwell and recruits professional candidates in the her husband recently moved to Athens, areas of engineering, supply chain, and PARENTS’ COUNCIL: Four new members and the Pageaus, Ohio. operations management for companies families have joined the college’s the members of the council Todd Bloemers ’02 is the new boys’ in the West Michigan area. Parents’ Council for the 2007-08 are: Steve and Lisa Carter of basketball coach at Caledonia (Mich.) Elisabeth Avery ’03 of Ionia, Mich., academic year. Rockford, Ill., parents of Bryn High School, where he also teaches was named to the dean’s list at Thomas New to the council are: Larry ’08; Jim and Rosanne Davis English. M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich. and Deborah Bauss of Kalamazoo, of Holland, Mich., parents of Kathryn McNeely ’02 began teaching Kate Dornbos ’03 is an athletic trainer Mich., parents of Emily ’11; Mike Anna ’07 and Ryan ’09; Dan and in August in the Morongo Unified at Olivet College. and Susan Fezzey of Farmington Magee Gordon of Ada, Mich., School District in California at Onaga Anna L. Chappel ’03 Dunn and Hills, Mich., parents of Jessica parents of Tommy ’08; Darl Elementary School in Yucca Valley, Jason E. Dunn ’03 live in Columbus, ’09; Ernest and Shirley Hinson of and Laura Leman of Elmhurst, California. Ohio, where Jason works as the new Ill., parents of Tracy ’02, Brook Seth Palmer ’02 of Waterford, Mich., product development manager for Eagan, Minn., parents of Julian is doing his residency in ear, nose, Plaskolite Inc. and Anna is a special ’10; and Wes and Patti Jetter of ’05 and Michael ’09; Keith and throat and facial plastic surgery at education instructional assistant. Greenville, Ohio, parents of Chris Carole March of Lafayette, Ind., Genesys Regional Medical Center. Dan DuPuis ’03 of Jenison, Mich., ’09, Maggie ’07 and Elizabeth ’04. parents of Lauren ’06 and Claire Joel Schick ’02 of Kentwood, Mich., is began teaching music in the Hamilton They succeed Steve and Sheri ’08; Wendy Oglesby of Castro a forecast and demand planning analyst (Mich.) Community Schools this fall. Constantin, Craig and Sarah Valley, Calif., mother of Erika for X-Rite Inc. Jason Kehrer ’03 and Molly Halvey DeNooyer, Bob and Linda Goltz, ’08; and Cy and Gail Urbancic Stephanie Venard ’02 VanTil of ’04 Kehrer live in Johannesburg, and Jack and Mary Poll, who have of Hudson, Ohio, parents of Holland, Mich., is a technical recruiter at South Africa, where they are both concluded their service on the Courtney ’09. Kforce Professional Staffing, a technical employed with Vox United, a non-profit council. The Parents’ Council serves recruiting company that has been organization. The Parents’ Council is as a liaison between Hope and established for 45 years nationally and Laura Meisch ’03 of Greenville, Mich., chaired by Mark and Michele the families of Hope students. 25 years in Grand Rapids, Mich. She was hired through the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District last August Pageau of Lombard, Ill., parents of Its members are the parents of to serve as the school psychologist for Brian ’03, Kate ’07 and Shane ’09. current students and appointed the Lakeview Public Schools. In addition to the new to one- or two-year terms. Kami King ’03 Palmer of Waterford, Mich., is doing her OB/GYN residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal is in the second year of study in the teaching for the Grand Rapids public Oak, Mich. BSN program at Anderson University in school system this year. She teaches Gracie George ’03 Weiss and Anderson, Ind. She is also completing social studies in grades nine through 12 William Weiss ’03 live in Ocoee, Fla. coursework for the MBA program at at the Montessori High School. Gracie teaches fourth grade at Clarcona Anderson University Graduate School. Abbie Matthews ’05 has joined a Elementary School in Apopka, Fla., and She hopes to pursue a career in nursing Lansing/Grand Ledge (Mich.) singing Will is a geologist in the Orlando area. and hospital administration to better group, “Singers on the Grand,” and will Josh Bauman ’04 of Holland, Mich., enable herself to build a nursing school be performing in concerts of jazz and recently became property manager with and hospital in her home country, broadway solos and ensembles with Grubb & Ellis/FOCUS Properties. Liberia. the group in Lansing and Grand Ledge Peter Binnie ’04 of Eden Prairie, Phil Butler ’05 is in his second year theaters. Minn., is a school social worker. playing semi-professional football for Steffanie Rosalez ’05 of Holland, the Grand Rapids-area West Michigan Mich., traveled to India this past Mike Rodgers ’07 took part Meridith DeAvila ’04 of Lynchburg, Va., is the marketing coordinator for the Force. Last season the team had a 14-1 summer as an art ambassador through in a unique international Academy of Fine Arts in Lynchburg. record and won the American Rules Holland Friends of Art. She taught art baseball experience in early Lee Heerspink ’04 of Holland, Mich., Football League championship at the to orphaned and impoverished children September. He was part of a recently earned a master’s degree Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla., in January. from an “untouchable” social class. This U.S. pitching delegation that (please see “Advanced Degrees”) and Joe Dykstra ’05 is an athletic trainer at fall her painting “Dennis” (oil on paper) traveled to Russia for a series teaches guitar privately in Holland and Calvin College. received Honorable Mention recognition of games intended to prepare Grand Haven. He also performs as a John M. Falatko ’05 of Oklahoma in the 44th Annual Juried Fine Arts the Russian National Team for freelance musician in a variety of styles City, Okla., began classes in the medical Competition of the Holland Friends of the European Championships, throughout the Midwest. school at Oklahoma State University in Art, featured in the Barbara H. Padnos Europe’s qualifier to the 2008 Andrea Brani ’04 Marietta and August. Exhibition Gallery of the Holland Area Summer Olympic Games. her husband have accepted full-time Betsy Finn ’05 of Dexter, Mich., Arts Council from Thursday, Sept. 13, through Thursday, Oct. 25. In addition, He pitched in three games, teaching positions at an Aboriginal completed course work last June at the Great Lakes Institute of Photography, a Holland Hospital commissioned her gaining a win as a starter school in the Western Australian bush town Coolgardie. She will be teaching school for professional photography and to provide seven paintings for ths and appearing twice in relief. high school English and physical digital imaging. She participated in a hospital’s new wing; the works show He was invited to be part education. week of intensive study with Bry Cox of a variety of area scenes, inclduing the of the U.S. pitching corps Steven Van Beek ’04 of Arlington, Utah, honing the craft of photographic Mi Favorita grocery story near Hope’s by the Iowa-based Russian Va., has an attorney position as imaging and professional business campus. International Baseball. It regulatory compliance counsel at the management. Betsy is a Certified Amanda Schafer ’05 of Zeeland, was a second trip overseas National Association of Federal Credit Professional Photographer and owner Mich., is the visit coordinator for Hope’s through baseball for Mike Unions in Arlington. He is responsible of Betsy’s Photography in Dexter. Two office of admissions. since graduation; he and his for helping federal credit unions of her prints were selected for display Leif Sporck ’05 of Suttons Bay, Hope baseball teammates comply with federal banking laws and in the General Collection of the 117th Mich., owns a ceramic tile shop, where had previously participated regulations. International Exhibition of Professional he creates designs inspired from the Leelanau County area. in the Prague Baseball Week Andrew Volk ’04 of Jerome, Mich., is Photography at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in Tampa, Fla., Jan. Amy Wing ’05 is teaching special Tournament in The Czech a Web designer at Tri-State University in Angola, Ind. He plans to obtain a 6-8, 2008, in conjunction with Imaging education in a contained learning center Republic during the summer. marketing degree while working for USA, Professional Photographers of at Inglemoor High School in Seattle, An accounting major at Hope, TSU. America’s annual convention. Wash. he began his professional Sara Zwart ’04 formerly of Grand Kyle Lawton ’05 of Holland, Mich., is Sean Daenzer ’06 entered the Master career as a staff auditor for a Rapids, Mich., has moved to Battle the new athletic director for Black River of Divinity program in August at Grand Rapids, Mich., firm this Creek, Mich., where she is working at Public School, where he also teaches Concordia Theological Seminary in fall. the Southwest Regional Rehabilitation physical education. Ft. Wayne, Ind., in preparation for the More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc Center as an occupational therapist. Amy Huizen ’05 Mabin of Grand Office of Holy Ministry. Tonzia Buor ’05 of Noblesville, Ind., Rapids, Mich., began her third year of Jason Cash ’07 of Holland, Mich.,

26 News From Hope College joined the Hope advancement staff Tony Petkus ’99 and Emily June 30, 2007, Richfield, Wis. Wendy Schroeder ’93 Hyde and this summer as campaign associate and Broekhuis ’04, July 20, 2007, Holland, Eric Jongekryg ’04 and Kelli Alex Hyde, Aidan Thomas, June 28, advancement assistant. Mich. Zoellner ’07, May 11, 2007, Warren, 2007. Kristin Rose ’07 Diekevers of James Vanderhyde ’99 and Mariam Mich. Paul Musherure ’93 and Shartsi Holland, Mich., is an admissions Mathew, Jan. 20, 2007. Amy Huizen ’05, and Timothy Musherure, David Namanya, June 15, representative for Hope. Andrew McCulley ’00 and Melissa Mabin, June 15, 2007. 2007. Jenna Geerlings ’07 of Holland, Morrow, July 7, 2007, Scotch Plains, N.J. Lisa Warmus ’05 and Mark Thoma, Gwen Palmer ’93 and Paul Bunch, Mich., is a corporate marketing associate Patricia Rhiew ’00 and Kevin Kang, May 26, 2007, Rochester, N.Y. Meagan Leigh Bunch, Jan. 14, 2007. at Haworth Inc. in Holland. June 9, 2007, Chicago, Ill. Annie Wickstra ‘05 and Eric Carol Krafve ’93 Thola and Dwain Sarah Ray ’07 of Holland, Mich., is Kelly Vanderstelt ’00 and Ken Nugent, June 30, 2007. Thola, Belle Avalon, May 19, 2007. teaching both elementary and high Milliman, May 5, 2007, Kalamazoo, Victoria Orefice ’06 and Matthew Shawn McFarland ’94 and Debbie school special education in the Fennville Mich. Cooley, June 16, 2007, Whitehall, Mich. McFarland, Anson Robert and Finely Public Schools. Lauren Lashbrook ’01 and Charles Leah DeWitt ’06 and Adam Locker Thomas, July 28, 2007. Davis, March 31, 2007, Springfield, Ill. ’06, May 25, 2007, Holland, Mich. Erin Koster ’94 Ortlund and Eric Kara Benson ’02 and Jon Haug, Bill Flavin ’06 and Amy McEwan Ortlund, William Andrew, Jan. 17, 2007. Marriages Aug. 26, 2006. ’06, June 30, 2007, Holland, Mich. Shelley Blue ’94 Werthman and Aaron DeVos ’02 and Afton Ellard, Jen Gable ’06 and Aaron Garoutte Tom Werthman, Ryan Thomas, Feb. 9, Lannette Zylman ’86 and Bill July 28, 2007, Holland, Mich. ’07, July 14, 2007, Mequon, Wis. 2007. TenHave, July 7, 2007, Holland, Mich. Mary Disbrow ’02 and Ben Kroeger, Kimberly Mosley ’06 and Jeffrey Amy Merkel Dienes ’95 and Scott Brian M. Breen ’89 and Nancy Oct. 21, 2006, Plymouth, Mich. Vandlen ’06, Dec. 30, 2006. Dienes, Simon Augustus, Aug. 8, 2007. Dombroski, Sept. 2, 2007, East Lansing, Anna L. Chappel ’03 and Jason E. Ellen Reynolds ’06 and Joel Amy Fox ’95 and Paul Michals, Mich. Dunn ’03, June 8, 2007, Arcadia, Mich. Beckham, July 22, 2007, Colorado Alexander Fox Michals, May 10, 2007. Tricia Engelsman ’92 and Tom Jennifer Coleman ’03 and Brian Springs, Colo. Michelle Brown ’95 Warren and McGovern, May 5, 2007, Ada, Mich. Hendricks, June 23, 2007, Grand Rapids, Tim Warren, Claire Bethany, June 20, Jamie Lee ’92 and Adam Schmidt, Mich. 2007. May 2007. Jason Kehrer ’03 and Molly Halvey New Arrivals Missy Moore ’95 Weening and Kristin Armbruster ’95 and Rhys ’04, March 24, 2007, Holland, Mich. Chris Weening, Reese Emmanuelle, April Ball, July 6, 2007, Jupiter, Fla. DeeAnn Maynard ’03 and Jeremy Jeffrey Corney ’87 and Sarah 27, 2007. Ben West ’95 and Zhou Xinyi, July Fisher, June 25, 2005. Corney, Tristan, Jan. 31, 2007. Kirk Herald ’99 and Laurie Rozek, 28, 2007, Taipei, Taiwan. Carrie Meulenberg ’03 and Aaron Deborah Quint ’90 Pellegrini and Carson Thomas Herald, July 26, 2007. Rachel Baldwin Hall ’97 and Quist, July 7, 2007. Nicholas Pellegrini, Owen Santi, July 5, Molly West ’96 Moore and Eric Charles Joseph Case, July 7, 2007, Rosa Morales ’03 and Eduardo Perez 2007. Moore, Norah Joy, Feb. 20, 2007. Chicago, Ill. ’03, Dec. 31, 2005. Nancy Boland ’91 Kilcullen and Camryn Bangert ’96 Swiatlowski Jennifer Krueger ’97 and Alessandro Norissa Aukerman ’04 and Quint Philip Kilcullen, Keira Lorraine, March 5, and Jeremy Swiatlowski, Aurek Reed, Mantovani, June 30, 2007. Lears, May 20, 2006. 2007. March 16, 2007. Tracy Datte ’98 and Peter Peter Binnie ’04 and Carrie Binnie, Jamie Janczyk ’91 Wieber and Steve Meredith Kooyer ’96 VanWieren Gustafson, Sept. 23, 2006, Ann Arbor, June 16, 2007, Minneapolis, Minn. Wieber, Zachary Paul, Dec. 17, 2006. and Brett VanWieren, Turner Jack, Mich. Liz Foster ’04 and David Steenwyk, Kate Singer ’92 and Joel Williams, March 21, 2007. Genanne Hays ’98 and Michael June 16, 2007, Holland, Mich. Isla Grace, Dec. 28, 2004, and Esther Jennifer Weaver ’96 Witt and Kurt LaCosse, June 30, 2007, Grand Rapids, Anthony Bordenkircher ’05 and Arran, Oct. 18, 2006. Witt, Gavin Lucas, May 4, 2007. Mich. Christen Conner ’05, May 26, 2007, Ron Wiegerink ’92 and Jodi Jennifer Alexander ’97 Francis and Melanie DeFeyter ’99 and Michael Holland, Mich. Hoekstra ’96 Wiegerink, Bria Lyn, April Scott Francis ’98, Ella Meredith, March Weaver, June 16, 2007, Holland, Mich. Eric Crew ’04 and Nicole Herbst ’05, 1, 2007. 7, 2007. Leah McAlpine ’97 Hoffman and Tim Hoffman, Ella Jean, Nov. 9, 2006. Megan Hunter ’97 Miller and Brian Miller, Olivia Louise, April 8, 2007. Karsten Voskuil ’96 and Gretchen Rumohr-Voskuil ’97, Marcelle Hope, Feb., 22, 2007. Trevor Starnes ’97 and Danielle Starnes, Austin Grant, Aug. 6, 2007. Sara Nicles ’97 Wiles and Nathan Wiles, Zoe Alice, Dec. 2, 2006. Amanda Sheehan ’97 Zenner and Eric Zenner, Jacklyn Mae, June 8, 2007. Robert Andretz ’97 and Jacqui Bullard ’98 Andretz, Robert and Julia, Feb. 2, 2007. Leischen Verwys ’98 Hunsicker and Max Hunsicker II, Ally Kaitlyn, Aug. 25, 2007. Martin Landes Jr. ’98 and Jill Donehoo ’99 Landes, Mason John, May 2, 2006. Clinton Moore ’98 and Lara Wagner ’98 Moore, George Franklin, June 20, 2007. Renee Saar ’98 Nyhof and Brian Nyhof, James Eric, June 27,2007. Andrew Sill ’98 and Jill Wilson ’99 Sill, Ella June, Aug. 20, 2007 Mike Brya ’99 and Sarah Brya, Molly Janet, April 07, 2007. Molly Arnold ’99 Formsma and Chris Formsma ’00, Natalie Claire, May 6, 2007. Andy Frushour ’99 and Emily

October 2007 27 and Neal VanderZwaag, Morgan Lynn, Laura Meisch ’03, Educational Picturesque New Zealand will July 15, 2007. Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in school be featured during the latest Hannah Lepard ’05 Fuller and Craig psychology, Ball State University, July educational tour available to Fuller, Greta Ruth, July 10, 2007. 2006. members of the extended Hope Kami King ’03 Palmer, M.D., family. Michigan State University College of The trip will offer a mix of Advanced Degrees Human Medicine, May 2007. culture, history, wildlife and Lee Heerspink ’04, Master of Music sights, and will run from March 21 Betsy Emdin ’77 Kaylor, MFA in degree in performance in jazz guitar, through April 13. The leader will creative nonfiction, Goucher College, University of South Florida, May 2007. August 2007. Norissa Aukerman ’04 Lears, M.F.A., be Dr. Harvey Blankespoor of the Suzanne Greicar ’92 Clay, M.A. New Mexico State University, May 2007. Hope biology faculty, who has also Participants are also being surveyed to indicate additional in Christian ministry, North Park Jonathan Sedon ’04, J.D., University guided alumni tours to East Africa Theological Seminary, May 21, 2005. of Georgia School of Law, May 2007. and the Galapagos Islands and has interests that may be built into the itinerary. Kristin Tichy ’92 Pagenkopf, J.D., Carol Guess ’05, Master of Science been taking students abroad on IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law, May degree in physics, Michigan State Because enrollment is limited Hope May Terms for decades. 2007. University, May 2007. to 37, those who are interested are Highlights will include whale Shawn McFarland ’94, Doctor watching and observing albatross encouraged to contact the Office of Medicine, Wright State University and penguin colonies; a boat of Alumni and Parent Relations Boonshoft School of Medicine, May 25, Deaths cruise and a transalpine train as soon as possible for additional 2007. trip; visits to glow worm caves, information. The office can be Jennifer Alexander ’97 Francis, The college is often privileged a botanical garden and a dairy visited online at www.hope.edu/ Doctorate in Clinical and Humanistic to receive additional information in Psychology, July 2007. celebration of the lives of members farm; and a tour of a winery and alumni, e-mailed at alumni@ Abby Pochert ’98 Brink, Master of of the Hope community who have a Cadbury chocolate factory. hope.edu or called at (616) 395- Arts in Teaching (MAT), summer 2007. passed away. Please visit the expanded 7250. Initial deposits will be The trip will also emphasize Christopher Reiff ’98, MBA with obituaries we have made available encounters with New Zealanders due by the end of 2007 and final a concentration in finance, DePaul online if you wish to read more about themselves, including especially deposits by mid February. University, March 2007. those whose loss is noted in this issue. the indigenous Maori people. More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc Angela Benson ’99 Donner, More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc Master of Library and Information Science degree, University of Southern Elmer Bosman ’39 of Lakeland, Frushour, Katherine Logan, Aug. 13, 22, 2006. Mississippi, December 2006. Fla., died on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007. He 2007. Amy Brower ’02 Glupker and Kurt Jill Donehoo ’99 Landes, master’s was 91. Toni May ’99 Smith and Luke Glupker ’02, Hannah Grace, Dec. 5, degree in elementary education, Grand He was a veteran who served in the Smith ’00, Alexandra Eileen, July 26, 2006. Valley State University, April 2006. U.S. Army during World War II. 2007. Julie Asher ’02 Heustis and Keith Leslie Cogan ’00 Adamski, master’s He retired from IBM after 22 years Kate MacDoniels ’00 Caldwell and Heustis ’02, Jocelyn Skye, May 17, 2006. degree in early childhood special as an electronics engineer. Dan Caldwell ’01, Marshall Izan, July 26, Nancy Mayo ’02 Howell and Kyle education, Hunter College, May 2007. He was preceded in death by his 2007. Howell, Leina Paige, Feb. 12, 2007. Kate Sutton ’00 Jewett, Master in wife, Alice, in 1997. Jessica Loomis ’00 DeBoer and Brad Irving ’00 and Elizabeth the Art of Teaching degree, Marygrove Survivors include his sons, Robert Todd DeBoer ’00, Rebecca Grace, July 27, Barton ’02 Irving, Carolyn Ann, June 30, College, May 2007. Bosman, Donald Bosman, Thomas 2007. 2006. Elissa Wickmann ’00 Lappenga, Bosman, James Bosman and Roger Eric Goodman ’00 and Jill Harkins Patrick Kinne ’02 and Sarah Kinne, M.Ed. in counseling in student affairs, Bosman; his daughters, Elizabeth Gulitz ’98 Goodman, Abigail Sharon, Sept. 2, Alec Dale, Sept. 10, 2007. UCLA. and Jean Bosman; 15 grandchildren; and 2007. Brooke Vivian ’02 Lemmen and Melyssa Lenon ’00, Master of seven great-grandchildren. Jarod Lippert ’00 and Andrea Kurt Lemmen ’02, Garrett Dean, March Science degree in physical science, Kopacz ’01 Lippert, Logan John, Jan. 22, 14, 2007. Michigan State University, Dec. 2006. Dale E. DeBoer ’68 of Spring 2007. Cara Klapp ’02 Montgomery and Heidi Huebner ’00 Wheeler, Master Lake, Mich., died on Saturday, Aug. 11, Jamie Riekse ’00 McWilliams and Jason Montgomery ’03, Caleb Jason, July of Science degree with a focused track of 2007. He was 61. Sean McWilliams, Malachi James, Aug. 4, 2007. Adult Nurse Practitioner, University of He was a dentist in Spring Lake 14, 2007. Ross Poll ’02 and Kara VanAssen Colorado Health Sciences Center, August from 1971 until he retired and sold his Amy Otteson ’00 Speakman and ’04 Poll, Rylee Grace. Aug. 18, 2007. 2007. practice in 2002. Shane Speakman, Dagny Zadok, June Amanda Ausen ’02 Root and Derek Melissa Zeiger ’00, master’s degree 11, 2007. Root ’02, Lauren Anne, July 7, 2007. in curriculum and instruction, William Joe Kattelus ’01 and Kylie Reich Bethany Buege ’02 Thompson and Woods University, May 2007. Kattelus, Ashlyn Patricia, Jan. 05, 2007. Gabriel Thompson, Naomi Raelynn, Jennifer Dennis ’01 Dykstra, Ph.D. Derek Augsburger ’02 and Jessica Aug. 17, 2007. in psychology, Iowa State University, Tischendorf ’02 Augsburger, Caleb Christopher VanderHyde ’02 August 2007. Nicolaus, May 7, 2007. and Holly Douglass ’02 VanderHyde, Danika Van Beek ’01, MBA, Jeannette Holloway ’02 Madilynn Ruth, Dec. 27, 2006. Northwestern University’s Kellogg Bayyapuneedi and Kishore Breanne Borin ’02 Wallaker and School of Management, June 2007. Bayyapuneedi, Raj Krishna, July 2, 2007. Douglas Wallaker, Lillian May, Dec. 3, Shawn Wolff ’01, D.D.S. degree, Tyler Bing ’02 and Rebecca Linton 2006. University of North Carolina at Chapel ’04 Bing, Connor James, Nov. 3, 2004, Heidi Osmundson ’02 Weller and Hill. and Grace Elsie-Elizabeth, Aug. 8, 2006. Andy Weller, Aiden Emmanuel, June 9, Tyler Bing ’02, Master of Social Shannon Gleesing ’02 Bonsall and 2007. Work degree with honors, Grand Valley Brian Bonsall, Madeline Christine, April Kristen Beelen ’03 DeLange and State University. 17, 2007. Chris DeLange, Kaitlyn Marie, April 12, Seth Palmer ’02, D.O. degree, Teresa Janik ’02 Boyer and Josh 2007. Michigan State University College of A total of 25 seniors Boyer, Luke Joseph, May 21, 2007. Dan DuPuis ’03 and Karissa Osteopathic Medicine, May 2007. graduated with honors Shari Lewis ’02 Brown and Kyle DeYoung ’03 DuPuis, Lillian Joy, May Joel Schick ’02, MBA, Grand Valley in July. Please visit Brown, Rachel Elizabeth, Dec. 7, 2006. 14, 2007. State University, April 2007. Monica Chernick ’02 Dutcher and Rebecca Rasdall ’03, Emmanuel Marta Liang ’02 Woloszyn, Master the college’s Joseph Dutcher, Charles Joseph, July 3, Alejandro Rasdall, Feb. 28, 2007. of Science degree in natural resources Web site for the list. 2007. Kelly Cleland ’03 Seltz and Kevin and environmental science with a focus Mark Foreman ’02 and Tara Seltz, Grady James, July 7, 2007. in biogeochemistry, University of Illinois More ONLINE www.hope.edu/pr/pressreleases Oosting ’02 Foreman, Myles Jacob, Nov. Rachel Burton ’04 VanderZwaag at Urbana-Champaign, Aug. 6, 2007.

28 News From Hope College Survivors include his wife of 38 Wipperfurth; and nieces and nephews. Sept. 5, 2007. He was 81. Ligvoet; a sister, Eleanor (Gerald) Bax; years, June DeBoer; their children, He was a veteran who served in the and a sister-in-law, Barb Stockman. Joanna (Jim) Bennink, Dawn DeBoer Paul T. DeWitt ’44 of Delta U.S. Navy for two years. ’96 (Keith ’96) Nykamp, and Peter ’00 Township, Mich., died on Saturday, Aug. Upon completing his education, he Charles E. Menning ’65 of (Mandy) DeBoer; five grandchildren; 8, 2007. He was 85. joined Hoekstra Sales Co., an appliance Pittsburgh, Pa., died on Thursday, Aug. 2, his sisters, Ann Schimke and Sue (Rod) He was a veteran of World War II store owned by his father, Ted Hoekstra, 2007, of complications following surgery. Paladino; his brother, Neil ’66 (Karen who served in the U.S. Army. and his uncle, Jerald Hoekstra. He was 64. Dryfhout ’66) DeBoer; and several nieces He was on staff as a dentist at the Survivors include his wife of nearly After graduating from Hope, he and nephews. Ypsilanti (Mich.) State Hospital until 56 years, Marian Dame ’47 Hoekstra; was a reporter for the Pittsburgh Press for starting a private practice in Lansing, his sons, John ’79 (Marj) Hoekstra and two years. He then enlisted in the Air Phyllis Leach ’52 Demy of Mich., from which he retired in 1987. David Hoekstra; three grandchildren; his National Guard and flew full time as a Carlsbad, Calif., died on Saturday, July He was preceded in death by an brothers-in-law, Paul ’44 (Marie) Dame pilot until his retirement in 1998 as a lt. 21, 2007. She was 78. infant grandson, Andrew, in 1984. and Russell Hage; and a sister-in-law, colonel. She worked for Eastern Airlines and Survivors include his wife of Trudy Dame ’39 Schrier. He was preceded in death by his was a substitute teacher. almost 59 years, Gerry; their four parents, Ralph and Irene Bogaard ’41 She was preceded in death by her sons, Paul (Linda) DeWitt, Stephen Edward S. Huntington ’66 of Menning. son, Christopher Demy. (Marilyn) DeWitt, Kevin (Theresa) Mandan, N.D., died on Wednesday, July Survivors include his brothers, Survivors include her husband of DeWitt, and Mark (Kathleen) DeWitt; 16 11, 2007. He was 68. Bruce ’66 (Vicky Fris ’68) Menning, Mark 50 years, Joseph C. Demy; her daughters, grandchildren; a sister, Anita Bradshaw; He was a veteran who served in ’68 (Pat) Menning, and Roger (Joyce) Leslie Demy and Patricia White; her and several nieces and nephews. the U.S. Army from November 1958 to Menning; four nieces; three nephews; daughter-in-law, Becky Demy; and four January 1963. and two grand-nieces. grandchildren. John Hietbrink ’42 of Fort He was a pastor who served North Lauderdale, Fla., died on Tuesday, Sept. Dakota churches in Dodge, Scranton, F. Scott Petersen ’86 of Fairfield, Kenneth W. De Witt ’51 of 18, 2007. He was 87. Carson, Minot, Lincoln Valley, and the N.J., died on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, of Grand Haven, Mich., died on Friday, July He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Bismarck-Mandan area. From 1982 complications of treatment for leukemia. 6, 2007. He was 78. who served as a finance officer during until 2000 he was a part-time pastor He was 44. He was the owner of Ken De Witt World War II. while working for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a minister who had served Builders and later formed De Witt and He worked as a financial officer for He was also chaplain of the Bismarck at Lawyersville & Sharon Reformed Behm Construction. several boat builders, including Chris Composite Squadron, North Dakota Churches in upstate New York and He was preceded in death by a Craft and Blackfin Yachts. He began Wing, and Civil Air Patrol from 1984 to Griggstown Reformed Church in granddaughter, Paige Elizabeth Follen, his career in Holland and moved to 2002. Most recently he served as pastor Princeton, N.J. At the time of his death, in 1993, and by his brother and his wife, Fort Lauderdale in 1960. of Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian he was serving Fairfield Reformed Stuart and Maryellen De Witt. Survivors include his wife of 62 Church. He also operated Huntington Church. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Marian DeWeerd ’44 Hietbrink; Books in Mandan with his wife of 38 He was preceded in death by his years, Barbara (Wipperfurth) De Witt; three children, James, Mary and years, Susan Huntington, who survives father-in-law, Jack Moermond ’56. four daughters, Susan (Mark) Armstrong, Carol (Bill); one sister, Marge (Don) him. Survivors include his wife of 23 Julie De Witt ’77 (Michael) Bullerdick, Kiekintveld; a sister-in-law, Janet Additional survivors include his years, Deborah Moermond ’84 Petersen; Sarah (Maurice) Follen, and Carey De Hietbrink; and many nieces and daughter, Erika (Philip) Rice; six sons, his children, Emily and Sarah Petersen; Witt ’80 (John) Korpi; 12 grandchildren, nephews. Nathan (Michelle), Jeremy (Janine), his parents, Franklin and Beverly including Meghan P. Follen ’07; in- Courtney (Lisa), James (Julie), Seth, Petersen; his brother, Eric ’87 (Ann) laws, William (Diana) Wipperfurth, John H. “Jack” Hoekstra ’50 of and Zachary; three brothers, Robert Petersen; his grandmother, Mary Bungay; Jerry Wipperfurth, and Kurt (Janice) Kalamazoo, Mich., died on Wednesday, (Joan) Huntington, Stuart (Paula) and his mother-in-law, Jean Moermond. Huntington, and Lee Huntington; and 10 grandchildren. Meredythe Noorlag ’64 Poltrock of Brookfield, Ill., died on Leslie Mayton ’88 Kleiner of Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. She was 64. Shelby, Mich., died on Friday, Sept. 28, Survivors include her husband, 2007. She was 41. Lawrence Poltrock; her children, She had operated a pre-school and Jennifer Poltrock and William ’95 daycare in Ohio, and most recently (Lesley) Poltrock; two grandchildren; at Hope College devoted her time to home schooling and a sister, Ardythe Tiesenga. her children. She was preceded in death by her William A. On the beautiful campus mother, Janet. Poppink ’37 of Sault of Hope College. Survivors include her husband, Ste. Marie, Mich., died Jim; her children, Hannah, Alex, on Saturday, Sept. 15, We offer superior customer service, twins, Austin and Colin, and Sydney; 2007. He was 93. her father and step-mother, Don and He was a veteran ample meeting space, and fifty Carol Mayton; her grandmother, Ruth of World War II. beautifully appointed guest rooms. Stewart; her brothers, Phil (Cheryl) He began Mayton and Doug (Michelle) Mayton; his teaching and coaching career in Call us to plan your next corporate, and nieces and nephews. Rockford, Mich., becoming the principal of the high school six years later. After social, or association event. Word has been received of the military service, he returned to Rockford, death of Kenneth N. Leestma and later was a principal in Grand Rapids, ’52 of Seal Beach, Calif., who died Mich. He then was superintendent of on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007. More schools in Hillsdale, Mich., in the Reeths- information will appear in the next Puffer schools in Muskegon, Mich., and issue. finally in Sault Sainte Marie from 1967 to 1975. John W. Ligtvoet ’48 of Grand In 2002 the Hope College Alumni Rapids, Mich., died on Monday, Aug. 20, Association honored him with a 2007. He was 83. Distinguished Alumni Award. He also He was a veteran who served in the served on the college’s H-Club board, was U.S. Army during World War II. a class representative and chaired the 50- Survivors include his wife of 58 Year Circle. 225 College Avenue Holland, Michigan 49423 616-395-7200 or 800-903-9142 www.haworthinn.com years, Arlene Eilanded ’48 Ligtvoet; his He was preceded in death by his children, Pam Ligtvoet and Jon (Colleen) wife of 64 years, Loma Poppink; his son

OctoberJune 2007 29 William Cal Poppink ’65; and his brother Everett Poppink ’31. A tragic late-summer the Holland/Zeeland Area’s Youth Survivors include his children, automobile accident claimed the Advisory Council. Grace Poppink ’63 (Thom) Hodgson, lives of two students. Karen’s survivors include her James ’67 (Rebecca) Poppink; Lyn Karen Linder ’10 of parents, Kevin Linder of Sioux City (Donald) Johnson; Sue ’75 (Ken) Sioux City, Iowa, and Samuel and Lori Linder of Sioux City; a Poppink-Brock; a daughter-in-law, Meengs ’10 of Zeeland, Mich., sister, Katie Linder; grandparents, Martha (Joe) Poppink-Melcher; nine died of injuries sustained in an Donna and Gary Linder, Leo and grandchildren, including Peter “Cal” automobile accident on Friday, Frances Harris; and several aunts, ’92 (Amy Alverson ’92) Hodgson and Aug. 10, 2007. Sam died at the uncles and cousins. Kevin ’93 (Holly) Poppink; 10 great- scene and Karen the next day. Sam’s survivors include his grandchildren; and five step-great- They were both 19, and both a Distinguished Artist Award in parents, Dan and Tami Meengs grandchildren. about to enter their sophomore dance, and was to have been of Dorr, Mich.; brothers, Michael Joshua Spalsbury ’02 of Grand year at Hope, where they had student coordinator of the college’s Meengs of Zeeland, and Jon and Ledge, Mich., died on Wednesday, Aug. met and started dating as Gospel Choir this year. At home Nicole Meengs of Holland, Mich.; 15, 2007, as a result of a car accident in freshmen. she had been involved with the a sister, Jessica Meengs at home; Yellowstone National Park, where he Both had been actively madrigals and choreographed and grandparents, Gertrude Meengs of was employed. He was 27. involved in their high schools danced in musicals, and was active Zeeland, Steve and Grace Piersma During his years at Hope, he and communities prior in Siouxland Movement Arts. She of Zeeland; Tim and Annie Ferry lettered in cross country and track to enrolling at Hope, and was a member of Wesley United of Solon, Iowa; and many aunts, and participated in the Nykerk Cup were outstanding students Methodist Church. uncles, niece, nephews and competition. academically. Each had been Sam was a pre-med student. cousins. He was preceded in death by a valedictorian of their 2006 He was a member of the swim A memorial service was held at grandfather, Robert Hotchkiss. graduating classes, at North team at Zeeland and at Hope, Hope on Wednesday, Aug. 15, in Survivors include his parents, High School and Zeeland East and had participated in the Pull Dimnent Memorial Chapel, and Kim ’77 and Kathy Spalsbury; his High School respectively, and tug-of-war. He was a member of the college also organized a time sister, Jenna; his brother, Jarred (Cody both had earned Dean’s List the Vriesland Reformed Church of reflection and remembrance in Scoggins); a nephew; his grandparents, recognition at Hope. youth group and had participated the chapel on Thursday, Sept. 6. Margaret Hotchkiss and Joel and Karen was a dance in mission trips to Ecuador and In addition, the Anchor published Saundra Spalsbury; and many aunts, major who was interested in Guatemala. He also served on the reflections in their memory by uncles and cousins. education, and held both a Zeeland Youth Advisory Council Hope friends in its Wednesday, Richard D. Stewart ’51 of Presidential Scholarship and and the Community Foundation of Sept. 12, edition. Punta Gorda, Fla., died on Sunday, July 22, 2007. He was 77. Survivors include his wife of 20 Vanderhill ’42, who survives her, Zoutendam of Grand Rapids, Mich., O’Neill; his brother, Zachary James years, Dorcas Stewart; five children; for more than 40 years in Christian died on Thursday, July 19, 2007. She Norton; his grandparents, Jonathan five step-children; 11 grandchildren; Reformed Churches in Muskegon and was 89. and Susan O’Neill Lavin and Jim and four step-grandchildren; and one great- Dearborn, Mich., and Wheaton, Ill. She was preceded in death by her Jane Brooks; a great-grandmother, grandchild. She was preceded in death by an husband, John Zoutendam ’39. Eunice Harding; and a great-great infant grandson. Survivors include her children, grandmother, Dorothy Link DeKeyser. Word has been received of the In addition to her husband, Gary (Janice) Zoutendam, Paul (Anita) death of Ethel Leestma ’33 Swets of survivors include their children, Zoutendam, and Marilyn (David) The family of Peter Sterk, who Holland, Mich., who died on Saturday, Matthew (Marjorie) Vanderhill, Mark Stelma; six grandchildren, including died on Wednesday, August 22, 2007. Oct. 6, 2007. More information will (Marlene) Vanderhill, and Pamela Jonathan ’94 (Christine Troxel ’94) He was 94. appear in the next issue. Vanderhill; eight grandchildren; her Zoutendam, Heather Zoutendam ’95 He had worked in the custodial brother, L.C. Dalman ’28; sisters-in- (Daniel) Edgerly, and Sara ’04 (Dustin) department at Hope. Henry W. Ten Pas ’35 of law, Barbara Dalman, Lillian Mulder Lambries; 10 great-grandchildren; and He was preceded in death by his Holland, Mich., died on Saturday, July ’35 Dalman, and Alma Vanderhill ’48 many cousins. wife, Jo Sterk, in 1993. 21, 2007. He was 93. Holkeboer; and several nieces and Survivors include his children, He was a physician in general nephews. Carolyn (James) Botsford, Vernon practice in the Michigan communities ’64 (Carla VandeBunte ’65) Sterk, of Overisel and Hamilton prior to William C. Sympathy to and Doris (Phillip) Miles; nine becoming an anesthesiologist in Waggoner ’58 of grandchildren, including Michele Holland and retiring in 1978. He Washington, N.J., The family of Renee Boersma Sterk ’91 (Jon R. ’92) Schoon; 23 great- served two terms as Holland Hospital died on Thursday, of Holland, Mich., who died on grandchildren; and four great-great chief of staff. Sept. 6, 2007, after Thursday, July 5, 2007. She was 49. grandchildren. He was a former member of the a long battle with She worked in quality control for Hope College Board of Trustees for five cancer. He was 71. Bohn and later Donnelly Corp. The family of Samuel Williams years, including service as the secretary He worked in Survivors include her husband of Brewton, Ala., who died on Friday, of the board. the pharmaceutical of 21 years, Bob Boersma, who is the Aug. 31, 2007. He was 85. He was preceded in death in 2001 industry for 20 years prior to starting program director of the Children’s He was a veteran who served in by his wife, Edna Mooi ’38 Ten Pas. a consulting company in medical After School Achievement (CASA) the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Survivors include his children, research ethics. program at Hope; their children, He served as a minister in several Joanne (Jerry) Klomparens and William While studying at Hope, he Nick and Nate; her parents, James churches around the country and (Barbara) Ten Pas; four grandchildren; attended both the first and second and Joyce Lapham, her parents-in- returned to Brewton in 1990 after his four great-grandchildren; and several Hope Vienna Summer School programs law, Vern ’44 and Lois Hinkamp ’44 retirement. From 1968 to 1972, he nieces and nephews. in 1956 and 1957. The Hope College Boersma; a sister, Ronda (Tim) Beeke; was associate chaplain at Hope. Alumni Association honored him a brother, Ryan (Lee) Lapham; and in- He was preceded in death by Eleanor Dalman ’42 with a Distinguished Alumni Award in laws, Tim Boersma ’73 and Mary Pat his siblings, Sanford, Eric, Herriford, Vanderhill of Holland, Mich., died 2005. Boersma. Augusta, and Mattie Kate. on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007. She was Survivors include his wife, Nancy; Survivors include his wife of 56 87. eight children, Kathy, Julianna, The family of Ezekiel “Zeke” years, Pauline Hendrieth ’51 Williams; She was an elementary school Richard, Susan, Sonja, John, Mary, and Brooks O’Neill, who died on Sunday, his children, Marcia White, Wandia teacher for several years at Harrington William; and 11 grandchildren. July 29, 2007. (Kenneth) Hoke, Paulia Williams, and School in Holland. She ministered Survivors include his parents, Samuel Lloyd Williams; and three with her husband of 66 years, George Virginia VerStrate ’40 James and Stephanie Brooks ’90 grandchildren.

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