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1 departmentsVOLUME 21 // ISSUE 1 WINTER 2018 WHEATON Thank you so much for giving to the Wheaton Fund. Your git makes it possible for me to pursue an excellent education in a Christian 6 community that fosters spiritual growth. During my time here, I have had the opportunity to build relationships, engage in discipleship small groups, and receive relevant vocational experience. I am grateful for your git and even “ more grateful to be here at Wheaton!” 11 SAM LEE ’19

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Editor Charles V. Audino M.A. ’16 Editorial Consultants Ashley Rydberg Bright ’10, Adrianna Wright ’01 Director of Marketing Communications Kimberly Medaglia Designers Alexa Adams, Mary Leiser Class News Editor Donna Antoniuk EDITORIAL Adviser Cindra Stackhouse Taetzsch ’82 Wheaton College President Dr. Philip G. Ryken ’88 Provost Dr. Margaret DuPlissis Diddams ’83 Vice President for Finance Dale A. Kemp Vice President for Student Development Dr. Paul O. Chelsen ’91 Vice President for Advancement, Vocation, and Alumni Engagement Dr. Kirk D. Farney M.A. ’98 Executive Assistant to the President Marilee A. Melvin ’72 CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATORS Vincent Gagnon, Stuart Holmes, Frances MacLeod, Bernd Schifferdecker CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Alexa Adams, Josh Adams, Tony Hughes, Teddy Kelley ’15, Greg Halvorsen Schreck, Gabi Satola

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EDITOR’S NOTE: IN PLACE OF OUR USUAL “PRESIDENT’S faithful scholarship. PERSPECTIVE” COLUMN, WE ARE FEATURING A LETTER A Note from Now these new faculty members FROM DR. MARGARET DUPLISSIS DIDDAMS ’83. DR. DIDDAMS IS WHEATON’S CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER have joined more than 200 full-time AND A MEMBER OF THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE the Provost faculty who are equally dedicated to CABINET, REPORTING DIRECTLY TO PRESIDENT RYKEN. Wheaton’s mission and seasoned in SHE OVERSEES ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, FACULTY, AND their craft. The new Wheaton faculty ADMISSIONS. SHE ALSO HOLDS FACULTY STATUS AS are meeting monthly this year to dis- PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY. cuss the integration of Christian faith DR. MARGARET DUPLISSIS DIDDAMS ’83 with their teaching. Second-year fac- EFORE THE FALL PROVOST ulty continue to drill down into these semester, we wel- concepts in Wheaton’s faculty Faith comed 17 new fac- and Learning seminar. B ulty members with Faculty who plan to apply for tenure a two-day orienta- or promotion at Wheaton are required tion. Many of these to complete a scholarly manuscript new faculty began the application pro- engaging their academic discipline cess almost a year earlier by submit- with biblical theology or significant ting a curriculum vitae and a letter of biblical texts. I must approve these inquiry. For some positions we may re- papers before faculty may continue ceive up to 200 applications with many with their application. Fortunately curricula vitae clearly demonstrating a for us, our faculty receive such strong readiness for the rigors of serving on mentoring from multiple peer review- Wheaton’s faculty. But it is the letter of ers that their papers are a pleasure to inquiry that leads to an invitation for an read. In fact I recommend to a majority on-campus interview for a select few. of the faculty that they develop their Promising applicants were more papers further for academic presenta- likely to have written about how they tions and eventual publication. p.6 CAMPUS NEWS saw themselves ﬁtting into Wheaton’s Wheaton’s faculty are required to M.A. IN HUMANITARIAN mission, clearly describing the interre- demonstrate a depth of understand- AND DISASTER lationships between their vital Chris- ing of their Christian faith as it ap- LEADERSHIP LAUNCHES tian faith, their scholarship, and their “ WHEATON plies to their academic disciplines, SUMMER 2018 commitment to teaching. When invit- not only for the beneﬁt of the acade- ed to campus, these applicants once STUDENTS my, but also to be equipped to men- again articulated their wholeheart- CONTINUE tor our students. Thanks to our faced commitment to our Statement of TO RECEIVE ulty, Wheaton students continue to Faith. They expressed an eagerness receive a rigorous education steeped to live out Wheaton’s Community Cov- A RIGOROUS in the Christian faith. enant, an understanding of Christian EDUCATION liberal arts excellence, and a desire to EMAIL [email protected] WITH FEEDBACK AND STEEPED IN THE STORY IDEAS. TO ACCESS ADDITIONAL CONTENT, bring their Christian faith and biblical VISIT WHEATON.EDU/MAGAZINE

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FIVE STUDENTS GRADUATED WITH “Teach your church members to truly WHEATON’S NEW listen to one another—as well as to ref- Graduate School Expands SPECIAL EDUCATION ugees and those who intercede on their ENDORSEMENT AND WHEATON’S GRADUATE PROGRAMS in evangelism behalf—with humility. Even more so, PASSED THE STATE and leadership have continued to build global partner- ENDORSEMENT TEST ON urge them to listen for God’s prompting ships. In 2017, Propel Women—Christine Caine’s initiative THEIR FIRST TRY. LEARN more, not less. Humble listening is not that seeks to celebrate the God-given passion, purpose, and MORE AT WHEATON.EDU/ an easy task in this age of immediate potential of every woman—partnered with Wheaton Col- EDUCATION social media responses and hot takes.” lege Graduate School (WCGS) to offer classes in evangelism DR. JAMIE ATEN, executive director of and leadership to 25 women from around the world. WCGS the Humanitarian Disaster Institute, and EveryNation, an organization dedicated to establishing from “Observing Refugee Sunday when church-planting churches, offered courses to another 25 your church is divided,” CareLeader, students in the Philippines. June 22, 2017 WCGS also announced a new master’s degree in humanitarian disaster leadership, which will launch in summer 2018 “The church is called to speak boldly and is accepting applications now. to the power of the gospel. This task requires pastors who faithfully preach WHEATON WAS NAMED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHEATON COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND TO against the sin of racism in its struc- A “BEST BUY” SCHOOL APPLY, VISIT WHEATON.EDU/GRADSCHOOL tural and individual forms. It demands IN THE 2018 EDITION WHEATON’S URBAN STUDIES PROGRAM celebrated its 25th congregations who refuse to sit on the Celebrating the OF THE FISKE GUIDE TO anniversary in 2017. Begun in 1992 as a certificate program, COLLEGES. LEARN MORE sidelines as long as injustice is a norm 25th Anniversary of Urban Studies has since grown into a major and a minor. AT WHEATON.EDU/ in their community, becoming advo- INTERNATIONAL Students from over 20 different majors have studied in the RANKINGS cates for racial justice through advoca- MISSIONARY Wheaton in Chicago program over the years. cy, protest, and partnerships.” Wheaton in Chicago (WiC), an Urban Studies program, DR. THEON HILL, assistant professor BOOK MAILING and Urban Studies is also celebrating this year. In partnership with Sunshine of communication, from “The Centu- Gospel Ministries and with the support of other community ries-Old Habits of the Heart,” Christi- This Christmas, 418 alumni missionary families serving Program organizations, the Center for Urban Engagement (CUE) will anity Today, August 18, 2017 in 75 countries outside the U.S. receive the following gifts, relocate the WiC program from the Uptown neighborhood thanks to publishers who donate books and the College’s on Chicago’s North Side to the Woodlawn neighborhood on “Everyone already knows how to cele- Board of Trustees which gives funds for shipping costs. the South Side. The relocation will provide new opportunities brate progress. Permanence, however, for graduate and undergraduate programs that seek shalom is a beautiful, alluring thing.” Wheaton magazine: Volume 20—Issues 1, 2, and 3 READ REFLECTIONS in the community. DR. TIMOTHY LARSEN, Carolyn and The Mission of God Study Bible by Ed Stetzer and Philip Nation ON HANDEL’S MESSIAH, The first semester of WiC in Woodlawn will begin in fall Fred McManis Professor of Christian (Holman Bible Publishers, 2012) IN THE 2017 ADVENT 2018 with year-round programming to follow. With the new DEVOTIONAL, VISIT Thought, from “Why I’m Fascinated Disaster Ministry Handbook by Jamie D. Aten and David M. Boan location in Woodlawn also comes expanded facilities and WHEATON.EDU/ by Faithfulness,” Faith & Leadership, (IVP, 2016) programs. In Uptown, there were 18 beds and a makeshift CHRISTMAS September 19, 2017 The Boy and the Ocean by Max Lucado (Crossway, 2013) classroom; in Woodlawn, there are 32 student spaces, along Come Thou Long Expected Jesus edited by Nancy Guthrie with faculty offices, two classrooms, and a conference room. (Crossway, 2008) TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE URBAN STUDIES Wheaton College Graduate School’s master’s in intercul- Blessed Assurance: The New Hymns of Fanny Crosby PROGRAM AND WHEATON IN CHICAGO, tural studies will also move to Woodlawn in May 2018. (Integrity Music, 2015) VISIT WHEATON.EDU/URBANSTUDIES

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WHEATON’S CENTERS AND INSTITUTES Global research, exclusive resources, OPUS and community enrichment from THE ART OF WORK world-class scholars and students.

The Wheaton Center for The Wheaton Center for Billy Graham Center (BGC) Opus: The Art of Work Early Christian Studies Faith, Politics & Economics (WCECS) (FPE)

Director: Dr. George Kalantzis, Director: Captain David Iglesias ’80, Executive Director: Dr. Ed Stetzer, Director: Dr. Chris Armstrong professor of theology Judge Advocate General’s Corps, The Billy Graham Distinguished Chair of Assistant Director: Ben Norquist United States Navy (Ret.) Church, Mission, and Evangelism

THE WHEATON CENTER FOR EARLY THE WHEATON CENTER FOR THE BILLY GRAHAM CENTER hosted OPUS: THE ART OF WORK partnered CHRISTIAN STUDIES hosted Dr. Daniel FAITH, POLITICS & ECONOMICS its second GC2 Summit in October, with the Chaplain’s oﬃce to host three H. Williams, professor of patristics and hosted Peter Wehner, who presented which focused on mass incarceration vocation-themed chapels in the fall. historical theology at Baylor University, “Christian Political Witness in the and the role of the church, following the Speakers included Max Anderson on who delivered the 2017 Papatheofanis Age of Trump” last spring. Wehner January 2017 Summit on the global mi- the vocation of being a student; Will Lecture on Early Christianity, titled “A is a Senior Fellow at the Ethics gration crisis. Throughout the fall, the Haughey on responding to vocational Lamp Unto my Feet? How the Early and Public Policy Center (EPPC), a Center also hosted “Evangelism in the failure; and Ruth Haley Barton ’81 on Fathers Teach us to Read Scripture.” In contributing opinion writer for the Public Square” events and lectures and vocational discernment. On the heels of collaboration with Trinity Evangelical New York Times, and the former launched the Send Institute for church a successful summer 2017 Colloquium Divinity School and the University deputy director of speechwriting for planters in partnership with the North on Christian Social Thought, Opus of St. Mary of the Lake, WCECS George W. Bush. During the summer, American Mission Board. Ed Stetzer, plans to collaborate with the Acton convened the Fall Reading Group of the Center sponsored students in the the Billy Graham Distinguished Chair Institute once again to offer a new the Chicago Theological Initiative, study abroad program Iron Sharpens of Church, Mission, and Evangelism, colloquium on current topics. Opus will where Protestant, Roman Catholic, Iron (ISI), where they learned about became the new North American re- also partner with the Graduate School and Eastern Orthodox theologians and the state of free market capitalism gional director for the Lausanne Com- to host a Q Union event featuring David historians analyzed one of the earliest in the former Eastern Bloc countries mittee for World Evangelization. The Brooks, Kara Powell, and Propaganda surviving treatments of the Genesis of the Czech Republic, Poland, and Center is also preparing for Amplify (spoken word artist) sharing the stage creation narrative, Basil of Caesarea’s the Baltic States. In the fall, Nigel 2018, which will be held June 26-28, with hand-picked Wheaton students. Homilies on the Hexaemeron. This Cameron, president of the Center 2018 at High Point Church in Naper- Chris Armstrong Director of Opus, spring, WCECS will co-convene with for Policy on Emerging Technologies, ville, IL. collaborated with external partners Dr. Matthew Levering of the University presented “Robotics and Emerging and Wheaton faculty for a session on of St. Mary of the Lake and The Center Technologies—Friend or Foe of the vocation and human ﬂourishing at the for Scriptural Exegesis, Philosophy, American Worker?” American Academy of Religion Annual and Doctrine an ecumenical discussion Meeting in November. on creation and the problem of evil.

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FACULTY PUBLICATIONS Financial Highlights 2017 External Fiscal Year July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017 Grant Recipients SINCE ITS FOUNDING more than 150 years ago, Wheaton College has been both wise in the management of financial gifts as well as forthright in its accountability for those gifts. If you would like a copy of our latest audited financial statement, you “Behavior of Coupled Magnetic Field may download it from our website at wheaton.edu/financial-audit. You may also write Vice President for Finance and Trea- Fluctuations in a Toroidally Confined surer Dale Kemp, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187, or call 630.752.5085. Plasma” and “Plasma Flows in Toroidal Plasmas” DR. DARREN CRAIG, associate BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 professor of physics. Awarded by TOTAL ASSETS $856,563,000 $785,063,000 $805,347,000 $795,814,000 DR. TIMOTHY the U.S. Department of Energy as DR. MARK DR. JENNIFER DR. BARRETT DR. JOHN NET ASSETS UNRESTRICTED 274,470,000 258,233,000 266,599,000 269,945,000 LARSEN ’89, M.A. a subaward from the University AMSTUTZ, POWELL MCRAY ’83, WALTON M.A. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED 242,013,000 200,897,000 216,426,000 205,615,000 ’90, Carolyn of Wisconsin, December 2016– professor MCNUTT, M.A. ’86, M.A. ’75, professor PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED 166,521,000 159,760,000 155,122,000 150,654,000 December 2017. of political associate ’95, PSY.D. ’98, and Fred of Old science. Just professor of associate McManis Testament, TOTAL NET ASSETS $683,004,000 $618,890,000 $638,147,000 $626,214,000 Immigration: theology and professor Professor and J. Harvey “Understanding and Coping with Our American history of of Christian of Christian Walton. The Suffering” OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS Policy in Christianity, formation Thought. Co- Lost World of DR. MARK R. TALBOT, associate Christian and DR. DAVID and ministry; editor of The the Israelite TUITION AND FEES 89,826,000 88,888,000 85,546,000 84,071,000 professor of philosophy. Awarded by Perspective LAUBER ’89, DR. MARK Oxford History Conquest (IVP SCHOLARSHIPS (30,814,000) (30,582,000) (28,136,000) (26,626,000) Christian Scholars’ Fund, May 2017– (Eerdmans, associate YARHOUSE of Protestant Academic, April 2018. 2017) professor M.A. ’93, M.A. Dissenting 2017) NET TUITION AND FEES 59,012,000 58,306,000 57,410,000 57,445,000 of theology. ’97, PSY.D. ’98; Traditions “Analytic Theology Course Development” Co-editors of and DR. RICH series (Oxford AUXILIARY 21,748,000 21,101,000 21,183,000 20,263,000 DR. MARC CORTEZ, professor of The People’s BUTMAN ’73, University GIFTS AND GRANTS 27,747,000 29,327,000 28,154,000 33,814,000 Book: The professor of Press, 2017) theology. Awarded by Fuller ENDOWMENT SPENDING 17,865,000 17,211,000 16,069,000 15,052,000 Reformation psychology. EDUCATIONAL AND 102,385,000 102,861,000 99,514,000 97,518,000 Seminary, January 2018–May 2022. and the Modern GENERAL EXPENSES Bible (IVP Psychotherapies: Academic, A Comprehensive TO DISCOVER MORE WHEATON 2017) Christian FACULTY PUBLICATIONS, Appraisal, 2nd ed. VISIT WHEATON.EDU/MAGAZINE ENDOWMENT WHEATON ENDOWMENT MARKET VALUE & PAYOUT HISTORY (IVP Academic, Fiscal 2002 - Fiscal 2017 ($ in millions) 2016) FUND: $446 Asset value (left scale) annual payout (right Scale) MILLION 500 25 The endowment fund contains those assets of the College permanently invested to support College programs. The purpose of the endowment is to generate a dependable stream 400 20 of income and provide a reserve of institutional resources. The investment objective is to maximize total return over the long term within acceptable risk parameters. 300 15

The endowment increased 15.0 percent to $446 million on June 30, 2017 compared to $388 million on June 30, 2016. The increase 200 10 was primarily a result of a 17.5 percent investment return during a year of strong Welcome New Faculty equity performance. Investment gains were

enhanced by gifts and transfers of $10 million. ($ in Millions) endowment VALUE ($ in Millions) annual payout ROW 1 (L TO R): Dr. Matthew Forsstrom, Business & Economics; Dr. Eric Brown, Psychology; Dr. David Capes, 100 5 Biblical & Theological Studies; Mr. Christopher Lapeyre ’95, English; Dr. Kristin Garrett ’07, Politics & The endowment payout contributed $18 International Relations; Dr. Tao Liu, Psychology; Ms. Cathy Troupos, Library; Dr. Ronald Haydon M.A. ’07, million ($6,500 per student) to support the Biblical & Theological Studies. ROW 2: Dr. Allison Dick ’02, Chemistry; CPT David Nigh, Military Science; Dr. educational programs of the College during the Lisa Burden, Biology; Dr. Lori Lane, Chemistry; Dr. Philemon Bantimaroudis, Communication; Rhiannon year, an increase of 3.8% over the prior year. 0 0 Blaauw, Physics. ROW 3: Mr. Andrew Bratcher, English; Dr. Benjamin Weber, English; Dr. Scott Ickes, Applied Endowment per student equaled $163,000 as 2002 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 Health Science; Dr. Matthew Bruce ’03, Biblical & Theological Studies; Joshua Avery, Library. of June 30, 2017.

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MY GRANDMOTHER forgot who I (Megan) was about six years ago. As I watched her slowly fade away because of Alzheimer’s disease, I became increasingly interested in how to fight the disease’s progression. When Dr. Omonigho Michael Bubu invited us to join him in Alzheimer’s research, it gave us an opportunity to be a part of answering this question. Our research—which required a great deal of time, energy, and discipline—gives evidence that sleep disor- dered breathing (SDB) is a modiﬁable risk factor for Alzheimer’s. Diagnosing and treating SDB could slow the progress of Alzheimer’s. It was an incredible opportunity to be part of this research and to present at the Alzheimer’s Association In- ternational conference. Among more than 6,000 researchers and clinicians, we were some of the only undergraduates. Kristine Yaﬀe, M.D., a top leader in sleep research, introduced our presentation and remarked on what a head start in the sciences we were #MYWHEATON (IN SEQUENCE FROM TOP CENTER): 1) ULTIMATE HOUSE PARTIES. 2) THUNDERBIRDS OUTING TO getting. She said, “Wheaton is certain- HERRICK LAKE FOREST PRESERVE, BY DANIEL FORKNER ’19: PAUL ly doing something right with women WEARDEN ’19, DELANEY YOUNG ’20, AND TRISTAN PENSON ’20. in STEM.” When Dr. Bubu engaged us 3) NATHANIEL HOLMAN ’19 AT GASLIGHT COFFEE ROASTERS IN in his project, he provided us with in- CHICAGO. 4) WILLIAM OSBORNE SOCIETY AT THE CLUBS FAIR IN AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION AUGUST 2017. 5) CARA PENNER ’21 WITH CHARLIE PRIMUTH ’21, valuable experience. JOSH DUNBAR ’20, NICK MYHRER ’20, JAKE ADAMS ’21, AND ZIEL Looking forward to a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease We’re grateful to be a part of this re- SMITH ’21 AT WEST BRANCH RESERVOIR FOREST PRESERVE. 6) search and for an institution that has MÁS MARIPOSAS BY BETHANY DOYLE ’18. 7) NATHANIEL HOLMAN ’19 DRUMSET. 8) BLISTERED FEET // DÍA TRES EN EL CAMINO BY made it possible. SOPHIA DERVISH ’19. 9) JUDAEAN DESERT BY JULIA ARTHUR ’18. By Megan Hogan ’19 and Amanda Shim ’19 10) SUMMER, SPRING, FALL, WINTER BY SARAH SNYDER M.A. ’18.

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th ATHLETIC 5 THROWBACK NATIONAL RANKING FOR WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY IN THE USTFCCCA DIVISION III COACHES’ POLL.

“GOD HAS SHOWN UP AT WHEATON INN

INCREDIBLE WAYS I WOULD HAVE

NEVER EXPECTED OR IMAGINED.”

JILL BARBER WOLF ’90, MVP of the women’s soccer team twice during its first varsity st seasons, made team 21 captain her senior year under Coach CCIW WOMEN’S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP WIN Pete Felske. Today, Jill FOR WHEATON. is a girls’ high school soccer coach who stresses effort and attitude over ability. “Soccer is here for a short time, but the GROWING UP IN JAPAN, Katie Rohrer ’18 had limited volleyball experience. She Wheaton friends set up a GoFundMe character built by the Rallying Against wasn’t even considering pursuing the sport in college. campaign and donated toward the sport stays.” Uncertainty However, after visiting Wheaton College, coach Brittany Smith encouraged cause. 43.5 her to apply. Katie sent in a clip of her plays and was oﬀered a spot on the team. “Whether it be in the community HOUR LIGHTNING JILL BARBER WOLF ’90 Katie Rohrer ’18 After that, things seemed to fall into place. that took care of me throughout my DELAY BETWEEN THE HEIGHT: 5’8” But her freshman year was far from easy. The elementary education major felt sister’s illness or in having donors CONCLUSION OF THE found support in her ORIGINALLY FROM: SAGINAW, like she was learning a new sport. The terminology, technique, and strategies were who helped me pay for college, God FIRST HALF AND MICHIGAN KICKOFF FOR THE faith and friendships at diﬀerent than in Japan. With daily trainings, games and tournaments, Katie was has shown up at Wheaton in incredi- DEGREES: B.S. IN PHYSICAL SECOND HALF OF THE challenged both physically and mentally. ble ways I would have never expected EDUCATION Wheaton. 2017 “BATTLE FOR THE “I often questioned why I was on the team. I felt like I didn’t know anything. or imagined,” said Katie. LITTLE BRASS BELL” SPORTS PLAYED AT WHEATON: by Katherine Braden ’16 PHOTO BY TEDDY KELLEY ’15 However, my teammates and coaches constantly reminded me I was there for BETWEEN WHEATON AND WOMEN’S SOCCER a purpose,” said Katie. “I was blown away by the immediate love and intention- NORTH CENTRAL. AWARDS: HALL OF HONOR ality I found.” 2006, ALL-AMERICAN 1990, When her younger sister was hospitalized for three months, Katie agonized WOMEN’S SOCCER MVP 1989 over being so far from her family. After learning her sister needed a liver trans- AND 1990 plant, Katie’s sophomore year was “full of uncertainties, waiting, and risks.”

But her team and the Wheaton community rallied around her, writing letters TO WATCH THE WHEATON THUNDER and offering prayer. Coach Smith helped find funds that paid for a spring break COMPETE LIVE IN HD ONLINE, VISIT flight home. When the Rohrer family’s insurance didn’t cover the transplant, ATHLETICS.WHEATON.EDU

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NAME: ALISON HOMETOWN: CHIANG Alison and Sarah Stackhouse STACKHOUSE TAETZSCH Angkarin (Tik) Pimpaeng RAI, THAILAND HOMETOWN: WHEATON, IL DEGREES: M.A. IN Taetzsch ’20 MAJOR: INTERNATIONAL M.A. ’18 CLINICAL MENTAL RELATIONS HEALTH COUNSELING, WHEATON, ANTICIPATED EXTRACURRICULAR COMPLETION 2018; B.A. ACTIVITIES: DSG, IN ENGLISH, CHIANG CONCERT CHOIR, MAI UNIVERSITY BADMINTON EXTRACURRICULAR NAME: SARAH ACTIVITIES: MEMBER STACKHOUSE TAETZSCH OF AMERICAN HOMETOWN: WHEATON, IL ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING MAJOR: FRENCH, PRE- (AACC) MED FUN FACT: TIK IS EXTRACURRICULAR DOUBLE JOINTED. ACTIVITIES: DSG, BADMINTON, KOINONIA

FUN FACT: BORN THREE MONTHS PREMATURE, SARAH AND ALISON WEIGHED ONLY 1LB 11OZ AND 2LB 6OZ, RESPECTIVELY.

BY KATHERINE TWINS SARAH AND ALISON STACKHOUSE TAETZSCH ’20 weren’t used to pro- BY NATASHA TIK PIMPAENG M.A. ’18 came to Wheaton’s clinical mental health and coun- BRADEN ’16 fessors interweaving Christianity into the classroom. “But it’s been enlight- ZENG M.A. ’16 seling program in hopes of finding a solution for her nation. In Thailand, de- ening and refreshing,” Sarah says of their freshman year. In the new Christ at pression and suicide are the most prevalent and under-recognized mental the Core curriculum, classes are centered around one question. For Dr. Jay Wood’s Core disorders. “Education brought me to Wheaton,” Tik said. “I am studying how to contex- philosophy class, Sarah had to ask, “Who do I want to be?” tualize what I learn to a different demographic.” “The goal was to become closer to God, maturing our faith by using Christian philoso- Back home, Tik worked at a study abroad program focused on sustainable development phies to practice virtues and overcome vices,” Sarah says. “It was eye-opening.” with local leaders as teachers. She wants to connect Wheaton’s experiential learning to In a Core art class with Dr. Matthew Milliner, Alison explored the question “What is an her own context, where she can empower Thais to restore their dignity. image?” by studying the imago dei through the perspectives of Augustine, Dorothy Sayers, “Wheaton equips me to have empathy toward others with the emphasis of being in the and Frederick Douglas. “We reaffirmed our humanity and our worth in God,” Alison says. presence of people, listening, and accepting,” Tik said. Tik also enjoys the strong integra- For Sarah, seeing her studies interact with her faith was extremely special. “That’s nev- tive approach, gaining tools to look at mental health issues from both a biopsychosocial er happened before,” she says. Alison agrees, also noting how hard the professors work and a spiritual perspective. “My goal is to help people who struggle with mental illness to to engage students, provide challenging work, and produce honest and thoughtful dis- live in a healthier way, to have self-awareness, gain self-esteem, and flourish in who they cussion. “I think that’s pretty rare,” says Alison. “We’re looking forward to having more are,” Tik said. thought-provoking discussions in lots of different disciplines next year.” photo BY greg halvorsen schreck greg halvorsen photo BY schreck greg halvorsen photo BY

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HOMETOWN: NEBELET, HOMETOWN: SOUTH Ziggy Abay ETHIOPIA Dr. Min-Dong Paul Lee KOREA OCCUPATION: TITLE: NORRIS A. OVERNIGHT SUPERVISOR ALDEAN PROFESSOR OF IN FACILITIES BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ DEPARTMENT: BUSINESS CUSTODIAL SERVICES AND ECONOMICS

YEARS: 5 YEARS: 5

EDUCATION: WHEATON EDUCATION: B.A., NORTH HIGH SCHOOL; HONOURS, UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT DEGREE, OF TORONTO; M.DIV., COLLEGE OF DUPAGE REGENT COLLEGE; FUN FACT: ZIGGY’S M.A., EAST ASIAN DAUGHTER WAS STUDIES, UNIVERSITY JUST CROWNED MISS OF TORONTO; PH.D., ILLINOIS SOCIOLOGY, CORNELL UNIVERSITY

FUN FACT: DR. LEE HAS LIVED IN FOUR DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

BY MARISA ZIGGY ABAY was fleeing a communist takeover in her home country before BY GREGORY DR. MIN-DONG PAUL LEE uses his unique background in ministry, the corpo- FOXWELL most current undergraduates were born. Transitioning from the sands of AYERS ’09 rate world, and international development to help his students see the con- DUTTWEILER ’13 Ethiopia to the frost of Wheaton in 1993 and learning her fourth language nection between their work and their Christian faith. was a challenge, but Ziggy was blown away by the compassion and patience “It is important for Christians to be in all walks of life, redeeming every part of our so- that she witnessed. ciety for Christ and his kingdom; that includes business,” he says. “We are redeemed so In 2010, when Ziggy needed a new job to save money to visit her ailing father, she saw a that we can be committed to doing good works as [Christ’s] own people. These include job opening at Wheaton College. “I knew that was my dream,” Ziggy said. “I love working not just traditional church ministry, but also being salt and light in the corporate world around Christians, because God has done so many things in my life.” as well as in public service.” Beyond being an accomplished overnight supervisor, Ziggy also facilitates community Dr. Lee connects his faith with his research projects as well. One project examines fac- among her staff, many of whom consider her a mentor. “I try to visit everyone every night tors in businesses that make better citizens; another looks at how “business as mission” to pray or show love to them. We have people from so many different countries and races can fight human trafficking. He is also working with Dr. Steven Rundle at Biola University and we love each other and call ourselves a family. I try to encourage that, because I know to study “business as mission” entrepreneurs and their impact. God loves that.” Dr. Lee hopes his students see how they can make a positive impact in the marketplace. Ziggy and her husband enjoy participating in all their kids’ activities. Surprisingly “The privilege of playing a small part in equipping the next generation of Christian leaders enough, after spending the night making sure the campus is clean, Ziggy likes to come is truly priceless.” home and tidy the house.

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WHEATON.EDU/MAGAZINE 21 THE NEW ARMERDING CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS The Concert Hall: A Venue of Witness and Worship

he $63 million reimagining of the Conser- Delaney Turner ’18 says Conservatory students will have vatory of Music is well underway, with the “a great opportunity to show our love of what we do on 44,000-square-foot Armerding Center for a daily basis and share that love with the entire campus T Music and the Arts opening this past fall. in a much more tangible way.” Next up are the proposed 648-seat concert hall, a spa- Steve Ivester, dean for Student Engagement, agrees. cious lobby, and an acoustically perfect choral rehearsal “It will bring the campus together,” Ivester predicts. “Our hall. With the From the Heart, For the Kingdom capital students want to experience and engage the arts. This campaign oicially ending on June 30, the original goal particular venue means that we’ll have students who are was huge, but now only requires an additional $18 million comfortable in a music facility. They will be introduced in donations. to an aspect of liberal arts that they only get from the Just don’t tell Tony Payne, associate professor of mu- sidelines right now. It’s going to permeate the student sic (arranging) and director of special programs, that experience on many levels.” the building is lavish. The concert hall will, for many decades, draw untold “I’ve heard people use words like palatial and lavish,” numbers onto campus for concerts, conferences, and he says with dogged good cheer. “It’s not lavish. It’s ap- events yet to be deined, where Wheaton’s neighbors will propriate. It’s appropriate to our discipline, and it’s ap- perhaps taste something of the College, and by extension propriate to a distinguished—I’ll even risk saying world- God’s kingdom, in a fresh way. Chappell says the project class—program of arts.” is “confessional in nature to the culture around us—the “In the history of Wheaton College, we’ve never had an campus culture and the broader culture,” adding, “It is a acoustically engineered space of this sort,” Payne says. testimony to who we are.” Okpebholo adds, “It’s a form “We want to fulill our mission in the context of our dis- of Christian witness.” cipline. Our colleagues, our students, and our graduates The concert hall, lobby, and choral rehearsal hall also have proven our faith. And now we’re simply asking for represent, according to Chappell, no less than a place to appropriate facilities.” fulill our role in creation. “It seems to me that this build- The beneits the new concert hall, choral rehearsal hall, ing helps us do two fundamental things,” she says. “One and lobby will bring to students and the larger commu- is to help achieve the liberal arts mission of the College, nity are numerous. Michael Wilder, dean of the Conser- which is an interdisciplinary approach. vatory of Music and Division of Arts and Communica- “But even more signiicantly, it is to fulill what it means tion, admits that the previous cramped facilities—spread to be a holistic human being. Look at what God has done out across campus and with suboptimal acoustics—have in creation. We are the pinnacle of creation, and God gave kept students from reaching their highest levels musically us a nervous system that allows us to sense beauty. This and providing the kind of artistic leadership that today’s building is going to allow us to hear wonderful things that churches and the world need. the Lord through his wonderful endowment of creative The proposed spaces will encourage new levels of mu- abilities has given to our faculty and to our students. So sical excellence and creativity for all students, according in a sense it is a fulillment of part of God’s wisdom in to Dorothy Chappell, dean of natural and social sciences how we’re designed.” and professor of biology. “This facility will allow students Similarly, Turner sees it as a venue of worship. “At and faculty to explore,” she predicts. “They’re not just Wheaton, one of the best things I’m constantly told is to going to recreate music. They’re not just going to listen let every single thing that you do be worship—and that through their senses, but they’re going to use other sens- deinitely applies to all of our performing, and all of our es designed by God in the nervous system that the brain practicing,” the music performance major says. “Every is controlling to perform.” single aspect of music can be done to the glory of God. Shawn Okpebholo, associate professor of music (com- So everything we do, whether it’s in our small practice position, music theory), says the new facilities will also rooms, or whether it’s on the stage of the concert hall, help recruiting. “Serious musicians want serious spaces,” or even sitting and listening, should somehow involve re- he says. “When students come here, they’ll say, ‘Wow! The lecting the glory of our Creator and what he’s created in school is investing so much in this program. This means us in creating music.” something.’” So if anything is lavish about this project, it’s the love The state-of-the-art facilities on centrally located real for God and his creation that inspired it. In that, you’ll

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WHEATON.EDU/MAGAZINE 2323 Poelarends compliments the curriculum not only for its Christian worldview focus, but for its pedagogical lexibility. “It allows for team-teaching,” he says. “This would have been very diicult in the old curriculum. But Christ at the Core allows for creativity in the classroom, in writing classes, and in developing curriculum.” Depending on the subject matter for each session, Poelarends or O’Connor From Reading to Living leads the discussion, helping students to ask good questions and begin formulat- ing answers from a Christian perspective. The other instructor ofers criticism and ast year Lucy Dykhouse ’20 took insight to move the discussion forward. “Christian Spiritual Practices” in part “We will be taking students by the hand L to fulfill an academic requirement. and helping them ask good questions and But the Grand Rapids native has re- work through those questions,” Poelar- ceived so much more. CHRIST AT THE CORE CURRICULUM ends says. Christ at the Core Prompts Grateful Hearts The new curriculum, even more than On the irst day of class, she noticed two col- the old, encourages students to see the umns, one for course readings and the other connections between faith and learn- for complementary Scripture readings. Lucy, ing, he notes. One way is by developing who has yet to declare a major, says reading, learning goals for students. “It was im- discussing, and fellowshipping with other stu- im Wilhoit, professor of Core Studies and texts while doing laundry in the dorms. “This is just what plicit before,” Poelarends notes. “Christ dents “breathed life and wisdom into us”—and Scripture Press Chair of Christian Formation you’d expect,” Wilhoit says. “There’s a level of excitement.” at the Core makes it explicit.” He says not just during class time. and Ministry, has taught at Wheaton College And that excitement also extends to faculty, who see that this emphasis on Christian applica- J since 1981. He has seen just about everything, the curriculum as an important means of their own de- tion is “very beautiful and very helpful “I often found myself wanting to linger on the yet he’s anything but jaded. velopment. They are now better equipped to teach how for students.” words and ideas for a mere minute more,” Wilhoit, in fact, can barely hold back his passion when diferent disciplines it into liberal arts as a whole. Wilhoit Alumni should know, he says, that “stu- Lucy says, “so I woke up a minute early to do discussing the College’s commitment to the Christ at the notes that the new curriculum helps faculty teach the dents will have a deeper understanding so, relecting in the quiet of the morning. Very Core curriculum, which has begun its second year on gospel so students “can begin to live into it.” of all kinds of issues—and not only knowl- quickly, a minute turned into ive minutes, and campus. Wilhoit, who taught the Core 101 course, “Chris- “We have people waiting in line to teach the irst-year edge but transformation, Christian for- ive into 25 as the readings illed my heart. tian Spiritual Practices,” this fall, notes that Wheaton has seminars,” he notes. “Christ at the Core is valued and mation, and wisdom.” Dr. Wilhoit’s guidance regarding the spiritual made a huge inancial commitment to Christian liberal seen as cool.” Wilhoit agrees wholeheartedly. disciplines then helped me to extend this time arts education through the new curriculum. Christ at the Core, a key component of the From the “I think we’re doing a better job of en- spent in the presence of God so that I became That commitment goes beyond professor salaries. The Heart, For the Kingdom capital campaign, can be divid- gaging students at the level of Christian aware of His presence for whole days.” school has even altered its architecture to provide sem- ed into two main emphases. The irst, called the Shared discipleship,” he says. “What we’re talking inar rooms so intimate class discussion and new ways of Core, ofers common courses, including “First Year Sem- about is not feel-good spirituality. We’re “As someone who was unsure of what the fu- thinking can germinate. inar: Enduring Questions” and “Christian Thought.” The talking about discipleship and virtue de- ture may hold,” Lucy adds, “it is priceless to Wilhoit points out that the old lecture class Bible and second, called the Thematic Core, aims to reach shared velopment. One of the things that all par- have this blessed assurance of my Lord and Theology 111, through which most alumni learned about outcomes for students in particular courses of study. ents hope is that their sons and daugh- Savior imprinted upon my heart and carried a Christian worldview, is gone. In its place, tenured facul- These classes might include “Aesthetic Enrichment and ters will graduate with ‘cement in their with me throughout each day.” ty—not adjuncts—teach numerous seminar classes across Creative Expression” and “Historical Perspectives.” pockets.’ They want to see the character in which 18 to 20 students grapple with vital issues the Arend J. Poelarends, assistant professor of physics and formation continue as graduates become disciplines. astronomy, is very excited to be team-teaching a Christ good spouses, parents, and members of “You cannot get a more expensive class in the acade- at the Core Advanced Integrative Seminar, “Core 307: their communities. These are things that, my than this,” Wilhoit says. “Wheaton is spending mon- Cosmology,” with Robert O’Connor, associate professor at the deepest level, you hope come out ey in getting students to understand the implications of of philosophy. The course’s combination of science, phi- of a college education.” the gospel. We’re taking seriously our Christian liberal losophy, and faith enables students to explore how God And when they do in the lives of today’s arts identity.” might be involved in scientiic issues such as the latness students, don’t be surprised if Jim Wil- Student response has been electric. Wilhoit has heard, of the universe, ine tuning, dark matter and energy, and hoit’s passion erupts.

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Ozias Washington CENTER FOR VOCATION AND CAREER CVC Coaches Help Guide Students jor as well as Biology, Chemistry, high-traic area for students,” CVC Di- along the Career Path Engineering, Geology, and Physics. rector Dee Pierce MA ’17 says, “it leads Of course, new staf are just part to a dramatic increase in engagement.” of the exciting developments at the When students enter the new lob- CVC. While the $4 million from the by, they will be greeted and directed THAN JONES MA ’17 Along with Ethan, here are the From the Heart, For the Kingdom by student CVC Ambassadors, and knows something of the other career coaches: capital campaign is intended to an inviting coffee bar will encour- winding vocational path SARAH FRANKLIN CROSE ’02, cover programming and person- age them to settle down and get ac- that Wheaton students M.A. ’06 serves as Senior Career nel needs, there are also plans for quainted. Pierce notes, “Students do E can face. He’s traversed Coach and works with the Art and a new address for the CVC, which really well learning from each other.” one himself. Music departments, along with un- is not included in the current cap- Other features may include an Jones went through four majors dergraduate and graduate psycholo- ital campaign. open workspace for career coaches at John Brown University before re- gy students. Sarah’s journey includes If the necessary inancial support to encourage them to get out of the impact alumni engagement, admis- Lindsay Copler Aja ’15 ceiving a B.A. in biblical and theolog- working as Wheaton’s young alumni is secured, the change in venue will oice and mix with their respective sions, and even academic engagement. ical studies with a double major in director and also as a private coun- be dramatic. The old, out-of-the-way, departments as much as possible; a “I really feel,” she says, “that the history. Then followed three years selor after receiving a second mas- poorly lighted upstairs location will conference room and an area for stu- work we’re doing is catalytic for the in Chick-il-A’s management training ter’s degree in clinical mental health give way to sparkling, high-tech fa- dent clubs; interview rooms; and a institution.” program, along with the realization counseling. cilities that will be nearly three times hospitality room for visiting employ- For Ethan, helping students with that restaurant management wasn’t EMILEE WENZ WEATHERRED ’15 the current cramped 1,500 square ers and alumni. their career paths is much more than a good it for his young and soon to joins the CVC after two years in the feet. Students using an adjacent di- Pierce says the planned changes at a job. be growing family. insurance world. Upon graduating agonal hallway will see the bright, in- the CVC will help produce increased “When I help students understand Finally, Ethan landed at Wheaton with a B.A. in business/economics, viting space through loor-to-ceiling levels of satisfaction as students ind what God says about vocation,” he College, where he became a Grad- Emilee worked for Allstate and lat- glass walls. their places on the career path more says, “it takes the pressure of. They uate Resident Assistant in Terrace er moved to Broadspire, where she “We know from best practice re- quickly. Uncovering the practical con- realize that lots of great possibilities Apartments and earned his M.A. in worked for alumnus Mark DeLew search at some of the best colleges nections between the classroom and exist, and God’s going to go with Christian Formation and Ministry— ’08 in data analytics. Emilee serves that, if you have the career center in a the oice, she believes, will positively them wherever they go.” along with the department’s high- in Business/Economics, Math/Com- est honor—last May. At each stop puter Science, and Political Science/ along the way, he learned invalu- International Relations. Ethan Jones M.A ’17 able lessons about God’s calling and OZIAS WASHINGTON taught En- A Journey from the CVC to San Francisco his own skills, interests, and values, glish as a second language and also Ethan says, “I felt the world needed served with a local church in South A Wheaton graduate with a bachelor’s in communications and theater can work anywhere—even at a digital the best version of me.” Korea. After earning degrees from marketing irm whose business depends on data analytics and software. Just ask Annie (Benson) Varberg ’15, a “For any student who struggles,” Emmanuel College and Liberty Uni- Content Production Coordinator for Epsilon, a global marketing company. Ethan adds, “I can relate.” versity, he worked in higher educa- Now Ethan is one of ive new cation and in management roles. He Annie is quick to credit the Center for Vocation and Career Director Dee Pierce. “Dee and the CVC were instru- reer coaches with the Center for Vo- serves the Christian Education, Bi- mental in helping me get my job at Epsilon,” Annie says. “Through resume and cover letter editing, insightful cation and Career (CVC). Each coach ble and Theology (including grad- mock-interview sessions, career counseling, and ultimately hosting Epsilon recruiters on campus for interviews, is embedded in a speciic academic uate programs), Anthropology/So- the CVC gave me the courage and resources to apply for and accept my position at Epsilon.” area in order to build relationships ciology, Education (including TESOL and provide targeted help and in- and M.A.T.), and Urban Studies de- From the company’s San Francisco oice, Annie works with a team to create video and photography content sights to student career-seekers and partments. for Epsilon clients. She builds and maintains relationships with production companies and manages projects faculty. Ethan’s areas are Humanities LINDSAY COPLER AJA ’15 comes from concept to delivery. “The work is fast-paced, creative, and challenging,” she says. “I am learning new things and Communication. to the CVC from the food and bev- every day.” “What gets me up in the morn- erage industry where she worked Emilee Wenz Weatherred ’15 ing is being able to share the good with both chemists and biologists. What advice does she have? news with students that they are all She earned her Wheaton degree in called,” Ethan says. “There is a pleth- Environmental Science and will be “I encourage students to start utilizing the CVC early in their time at Wheaton,” Annie says. “It’s never too early

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Capital Campaign Enters $304,000 Homestretch with ‘Full’ Momentum IS THE AMOUNT GIVEN BY STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN MUSIC ON CAMPUS AND BY When it comes to the College’s From the Heart, For the The Wheaton Fund still needs about $3.3 million to keep Wheaton aford- CONSERVATORY FACULTY & STAFF. Kingdom capital campaign, the glass is neither half-full able for every student and to continue our tradition of excellence. nor half-empty. It’s more than three-quarters full. Christ at the Core needs additional funding to complete the transforma- Now is the time. According to the latest igures, the campaign has raised tion to a cross-disciplinary approach to the core curriculum. Starting from 86.3 percent of the $175 million goal. This leaves just 13.7 per- their irst semesters, Christ at the Core will help students to explore their Help us finish strong! WILL YOU JOIN OUR cent to raise by June 30, 2018, the end of the iscal year. While passions and interests through academic pursuits. Make a Wheaton education more: that’s a substantial sum by anyone’s reckoning, it seems Global and Experiential Learning, which also needs additional funds, will GENEROUS DONORS? eminently doable given the generous outpouring to date. make a Wheaton education relevant in an increasingly multicultural world by Remarkable “The Wheaton College community has outdone itself increasing the cross-cultural competencies of students and faculty. so far,” states Erin Shade ’92, Director of Donor Rela- Over the last year, the College has made its goals known at Wheaton To- Relevant tions and Co-Director, Capital Campaign. “The priorities gether events in New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Saint Paul. of Deepening Ethnic Diversity, Need-Based Scholarships, The last two events occurred in Los Angeles on October 21 and in Dallas on Reachable From the Heart, For the Kingdom Planned Gifts, and The Welcome Center have all been ful- November 11. Total Goal ly funded. That’s cause for celebration—and gratitude.” “We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generous support from our for today’s students and However, the celebration is not complete until all pri- many Wheaton families,” says Lauren Wong ’08, the newly appointed Asso- tomorrow’s leaders. $151 million orities are fully funded, including: ciate Director of Development. “We move forward with hopeful enthusiasm The Armerding Center for Music and the Arts for all that is to come for our students.” To donate: still needs $18 million in generous gifts toward com- So while there’s much to celebrate, there’s still much to do in order to ill call 800.525.9906 $175 million pleting the concert hall building. The Center will be a the From the Heart, For the Kingdom glass to the brim. email [email protected] major upgrade for the Conservatory of Music, which visit fromtheheart.wheaton.edu needs modern facilities to attract and serve student send a check using the enclosed

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WHEATON.EDU/MAGAZINE 29 who had been arrested in Saudi Ara- taught and inspired most of these bia for holding a church service in a alumni over his 45 years of teaching. private home. A couple of years later, Wheaton’s liberal arts education of- some of the same Indian Christians fers “excellent preparation for diplo- were arrested again; and again, Gom- matic service,” says Amstutz, because bis helped arrange their release. it “emphasizes moral principles, gives “It just so happened that that Sun- priority to global concerns, and nur- day was the annual International Day tures cross-cultural perspectives.” of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” The Wheaton experience provid- says Gombis, who currently serves ed JUDD BIRDSALL ’05, M.A. ’06—who in the Office of Security and Human served in the IRF office and the State Rights in the Bureau of Democracy, Department’s Forum on Religion and Human Rights, and Labor. “Ever since, Global Affairs—with “a solid intellec- “THESE ARE these events have served as a remind- tual grounding in history, political sci- DIFFICULT, er to me that God’s ultimately in con- ence, and religious studies; a passion trol, he has the power to set the cap- for promoting justice and human dig- SOPHISTICATED, tives free, and his timing is amazing!” nity; and a wide network of well-con- Howard, Nagy, and Gombis are nected and respected alumni.” INTRICATE ISSUES some of the many examples of Whea- “In a world that seems increasingly ton students who found ways to apply polarized between nativists and glo- FRAUGHT WITH their interest in culture, language, or balists, Christians can be peacemak- COMPLICATED politics in the U.S. foreign service. Oth- ers who transcend the local-global ers include: divide,” says Birdsall. “We are part of ETHICAL PAUL YESKOO ’81, currently the acting local congregations and we want to deputy chief of mission in Côte d’Ivoire, steward our national citizenship, but DILEMMAS AND has served for three decades as a man- we are also brothers and sisters in a agement officer, helping embassies global family of faith and we see all hu- OPPOSING VIEWS. with logistics, IT, budget, medical, HR, man beings as equally endowed with By Jeremy Weber ʼ05 WHO BETTER TO and buildings. He has also worked with the image of God.” IRF and supported logistics during the “Diplomacy can be a cynical space,” TAKE THEM ON HAT DO KENYA’S new constitution, team collected led to a declaration that genocide was oc- Bosnian Peace talks. says MATTHEW YARRINGTON ’96, M.A. ’98, Darfur’s genocide declaration, and curring, which inspired American churches to participate MEGHAN ODSLIV BRATKOVICH ’04, a foreign service officer trained in eco- AND WRESTLE Myanmar’s newest political party in advocacy and relief efforts. M.A. ’11 served with the Peace Corps in nomics and currently studying Arabic. W have in common? Wheaton alum- “It was amazing to see how the results from one six-week Romania for two years, teaching En- Nevertheless, “Christians are always WITH THEM THAN ni played a behind-the-scenes role project helped mobilize a massive official and volunteer re- glish to the first generation of teenag- engaged in ‘foreign relations’ wherev- WHEATIES?” in each event while working for the sponse,” says Howard, currently director for African affairs ers to “grow up free of the shroud of er we live in the world. We bring that U.S. Department of State. on the White House’s National Security Council. communism.” She later served as an surprising edge that cares about the While many watched Kenya’s presidential election in Au- Elsewhere on the globe, ELEANOR NAGY ’86 served as Dep- English Language Fellow in Indonesia. other person and is genuinely inter- gust 2017 with bated breath, hoping that the East African uty Chief of Mission for the U.S. embassies in Macedonia RANDY BRANDT ’89 interned for the ested their good.” nation would avoid the ethnic violence that marred its con- and Myanmar (Burma) as those nations went through “a Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Gombis believes that “we need tested 2007 election, JONATHAN HOWARD ’00 closely followed critical time of crisis and change.” The U.S. negotiated and then spent 12 years as a congressional Christians engaging in the more dif- developments for personal reasons. He spent two years as preserved a peace treaty which “saved Macedonia from ex- staffer before being appointed to the ficult areas of international relations, a missionary kid in Kenya and was posted to Nairobi for his periencing an all-out war,” says Nagy. Burma “underwent State Department as senior advisor to such as arms export policy, intelli- first tour as a Foreign Service officer. a profound transition” from four decades of military dic- the Ambassador at Large for Interna- gence policy, trade sanctions, and im- In Kenya, Howard worked with the ambassador to sup- tatorship to civilian rule, a transition for which Nagy had tional Religious Freedom. migration policy.” port a constitutional reform process intended to more eq- “a front row seat.” DAVID FABRYCKY ’00 has worked as “These are difficult, sophisticated, uitably distribute political power. The new constitution was “In both cases, the U.S. engagement was critical to the an economic officer in Qatar, as both intricate issues fraught with compli- approved two days before he returned to Washington, D.C., success of those efforts,” says Nagy, who currently works for a consular and political officer in Jor- cated ethical dilemmas and opposing in 2010. “To have worked so intensively in support of a docu- the State Department Inspector General’s office improving dan, and as a Turkey policy officer in views. Who better to take them on and ment that was crucial for the future of Kenya, to avoid blood- the effectiveness of U.S. embassies and guarding against Washington, D.C.; covered internal wrestle with them than Wheaties?” shed and loss of life—it was a real blessing,” says Howard. waste and fraud. politics in Iraq; and currently works on Howard's work in Nairobi was neither his first nor his last Many alumni have worked in the State Depart- political-military issues in Germany. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POLITICS AND time wrestling with conflict. In 2004, he was sent to the bor- ment’s Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF). As one of Wheaton’s longest-serv- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AT WHEATON der of Sudan’s Darfur region to investigate whether unfold- AL GOMBIS ’90 served as team lead for the Middle East, helping faculty members, Professor of Po- VISIT WHEATON.EDU/POLISCI

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FROM FARMING TO HOT SAUCE, THESE ALUMNI BY JASMINE ARE NOURISHING THE COMMON GOOD. YOUNG ’13

CODY LORANCE M.A. ’05 INTERCULTURAL K-MAMA SAUCE: STUDIES MINISTRY THROUGH HOT SAUCE

When KC Kye ’07 moved to Minnesota to pursue a pas- torship at Church of All Nations, he did not imagine it would involve hot sauce. ENDIRO COFFEE: rance is not a farmer himself, he had to learn the system be- With his heart set on missions in North Korea, Kye stud- ROASTING TO END CHILD VULNERABILITY fore teaching. He was reminded of advice he received from ied sociology at Wheaton and went on to obtain his master his advisor at Wheaton, Dr. Robert Gallagher. of divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary. While pas- When Cody Lorance M.A.’05 was approached to build “[Dr. Gallagher] would say that we need to understand torate, he began seeking ways to fundraise for the church. coffee shops in Uganda, he was not a coffee drinker. In fact, the importance of learning how to learn,” says Lorance. “I’ve In March 2015, he founded K-Mama Sauce—“Seoul for he never liked coffee. had to learn how to start a business, human resources, ac- your food”—a vegan spicy Korean hot sauce reminiscent of However, when Gloria Katusiime, a native Ugandan jour- counting, etc. But if I’m a lifetime learner it gives me the op- the flavors and tastes from his mother’s kitchen. nalist, explained her mission for the shop, Lorance happily portunity to use whatever is in front of me for the kingdom.” Starting out in farmer’s markets in Minnesota, the busi- joined. The goal was to use the shop to raise money to end Working directly with local Ugandan farmers, Endiro ness has since picked up, and K-Mama Sauce is now sold in child vulnerability across the globe. seeks to improve the fate of vulnerable children at the 450 stores across 22 states. K-Mama sauce has grown so Gloria opened the first shop in Kampala, Uganda in 2011. source: the family. By offering fair trade prices for the har- quickly that Kye runs the business full-time. Endiro Coffee now has five locations in Uganda and recently vests, families have a chance to provide their children nec- For Kye, it has come full circle: “I still do ministry; I just opened a U.S. location in Aurora, IL. Lorance, who received essary resources. KC KYE ’07 SOCIOLOGY, do it in a very different way.” Thirty percent of profits are SOCIAL SERVICE AND MINISTRY his M.A. in intercultural studies, currently serves as the Di- “Child vulnerability begins with a story about poverty in pledged to charity, and the majority of his employees are rector of U.S. Operations. the village. We wanted to find a way to increase farmers’ members of his church. Now, not only is Lorance passionate about coffee, he be- incomes to fight the root of the issue: lack of wealth,” says Why Korean hot sauce? As Sriracha has become a staple sauce in American food lieves it to be his mission. Lorance. “We work with the mother in the home because we “I love Korean food. I am both North and South Korean. culture, Kye hopes K-Mama will have a similar impact. “We think of Endiro as mission—rethinking every aspect want to give women a voice in family economics. It’s revolu- Growing up on the east coast, I had access to Korean food all “K-Mama enables you to add flavor to any dish. You can of our business to see how we can fulfill our mission through tionizing the family dynamic.” the time,” says Kye. “It was harder to come by in the Midwest. put it on eggs, sandwiches, pasta or your stir-fry,” says Kye. coffee,” says Lorance. Lorance plans to expand Endiro’s reach though roasted Especially, coming to Minnesota, it was very inaccessible.” As K-Mama continues to grow, Kye's passion for missions All proceeds go to organizations that support care for coffee sales, coffee farming, and production, and he antic- Instead of opening a restaurant offering full dishes, Kye has not lost any fire. children in the community. ipates having a real chance to end child vulnerability. Not wanted a bit of Korean culture to be in everyone’s kitchen. “I still plan to make it to North Korea in the future, but “About 200,000 kids suffer from HIV/AIDS and almost 3 only in Uganda, but around the world. “If it was just Korean food, our reach would be limited. for now my mission looks different,” says Kye. “I minister million are orphaned in Uganda,” says Lorance. “We want to “Coffee is the tool we’ve been given,” says Lorance. “At The more people feel comfortable, the more likely they are to my employees, I give back to the church, I sit on a board raise money to contribute to these communities. Not just Endiro, we believe that we can actually end child vulnera- to try it,” says Kye. “I want to give a bit of Korean culture to for my community. I may not be a pastor by title, but my to meet their basic needs, but to build the communities.” bility. How can making a cappuccino be a way to do your everyone, and the sauce makes it easier to experience the ministry has not ended. K-Mama enables me to do business In 2015, Endiro Coffee also began working with Ugandan mission? The closer we get to answering this question, the flavors at home.” as mission.” small lot farmers to increase coffee bean harvests. As Lo- closer we get to ending global child vulnerability.”

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MARMILU FARMS: FARMING AS MISSION

Before Caleb Curlin ’05 was deployed to Afghanistan several years ago, he and wife Betsy Curlin ’06 watched Food, Inc. “The film, and the featured farmer, Joel Salatin, exposed the many issues with the industrial food system, and the terrible food options we’re faced with as consumers,” says Caleb. Caleb was so intrigued by the documentary that he purchased several books about food production to read during his deploy- ment. “In the evenings while we weren’t on patrol, I was reading more and more about issues with food. At one point, I called back to Betsy and said, ‘I think we should farm,’” says Caleb. After Caleb left the service, the Curlins moved out to California to take a job with General Electric. But the conviction to farm weighed heavily on his conscience. “We kept feeling the pull to learn how to farm,” says Caleb. “So in 2012, we sold our big house, left the well-paid job, and moved into a 200-year-old cabin in Virginia to work with Joel Salatin and his family at Polyface Farms.” Neither Caleb nor Betsy had experience farming prior to their big move. While at Wheaton, Caleb participated in Army ROTC NATALIE TANNER ’17 COMMUNICATIONS, and studied communications, and Betsy studied interdisciplin- MEDIA STUDIES ary studies and theology. After spending time at Polyface Farms, the Curlins decided it was time to start their own farm. In 2014, they moved back to SAGA HACKS: traveling. I can serve a meal to someone and immediately Caleb’s home state of Tennessee to open Marmilu Farms. THE POWER OF FOOD AND EXPERIENCES transport them back to forgotten memories or treasured Marmilu Farms is a pasture-based farm sitting on 425 acres. experiences.” The Curlins believe that natural methods are the only way to Throughout her time at Wheaton, Tanner sought to rec- optimize the health benefits of meats and eggs. This includes “I could talk about food for hours,” says Natalie Tanner ’17. oncile the power of food with her calling within the church. taking drugs, chemicals, and GMO feed out of the equation, and Originally a recurring feature in The Wheaton Record, As the last week of classes neared, Tanner says her Chris- ensuring all livestock are grass-fed. Natalie started Saga Hacks (sagahacks.com), a website that tian Thought class provided her with the insight she desired. The Curlins tend to 110 cattle, 5,000 broiler chickens, 1,000 shares recipes created from the ingredients and food avail- “It was the last day of class with Dr. George Kalantzis, and laying hens, and 50 pigs every day. Most days begin at 3:30 a.m., able at Anderson Commons (affectionately known by stu- I’m thinking about this upcoming transition after Wheaton,” before the sun rises. dents as Saga). says Tanner. “We were discussing communion and what it “We had a bit of a flowery perspective of what farming was go- “I was blown away by the quality of the campus food on means to participate in Christian community. He then says, ing to look like,” says Betsy. “Initially we thought of this as a way my first visit to Wheaton,” says Tanner. “But as time went ‘Eating together is one of the most important things we do to get out on our own, and do this as a family. It’s been harder on, I wanted to integrate options from the different food as Christians.’ That was so inspiring for me.” and more demanding than we envisioned, but we’re on the right lines. I had so much fun with it. Anytime I ate with friends, I For Tanner, food is a gift to be shared with the community path to improvement.” would share my creations.” around her, and it’s her ministry. The Curlins believe the hard work is worth it, as they provide From yogurt peanut butter dip, chocolate lava cake waf- “Food is my ministry in the body of Christ. There is nothing their community with healthy natural meat and eggs. They also fles, Moroccan spiced orange ice cream and even parmesan like creating experiences through food, and it’s how I contrib- make an effort to help the other farms around them, and those tuna melts, Tanner shared a variety of creations for others ute to the community around me,” says Tanner. “Communion who are interested in getting into the field, especially young to easily remake. to me isn’t just the bread and wine we have on Sunday; com- adults. Tanner's culinary skills didn’t begin with Saga Hacks, munion is something we do whenever we eat with people. It’s “There is this major push from young people interested in however. Her passion for food creation grew from her child- a gift we can give to everyone around us.” farming and getting involved, but there are so many hurdles hood memories of family dinners. Although Tanner graduated this past spring, Saga Hacks to jump over. We’ve been networking with other farms even if “Food has always been a central part of my family,” says lives on, managed by current students. they’re doing things differently,” says Caleb. Tanner. “That was a really important time for us and where While food is not on her current career path, Tanner While farming was not a planned course of action for the Cur- my true education happened. We would discuss anything says, “I don’t need it to be my career to continue to use it for lins, they see it as a means to live out their mission. They min- and everything around the table, over food.” ministry and benefit from it. I’m carrying my passion for ister to their community through relationships with customers As she ventured to Wheaton, Tanner intentionally sought food with me.” and other farmers. out ways to share meals with others. She sees food not just The Curlins believe their impact on the community around as a means of nutrition, but as a force to build community. FOR THESE FOODIES’ FAVORITE RECIPES, them is vital to the future of healthier foods, healthier commu- “Food has the power to create experiences,” says Tanner. GO TO MAGAZINE.WHEATON.EDU nities, and ultimately a healthier American food system. “I can create a meal, and it’s like I’ve cracked the code to time

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Alumni from graduation years spanning said your decision to E ASKED. YOU tors encouraged you to grow, achieve, 1942 94.5% attend Wheaton College responded. We A Word stretch, and see yourself in a different was good or great. are grateful. With Alumni light. Activities including HoneyRock, to 2017 After serving Men’s Glee Club, athletics, chapel, and participated. W on the Alumni HNGR also helped shape your experi- RENAE SCHAUER SMITH ’91 Association ence—no doubt, in part, because of the Board of Directors for several years, I President, relationships formed in those times of have observed one of the most striking Wheaton College Alumni Association rehearsal, practice and training. What describes your current theological 5 most important aspects of your characteristics about Wheaton College: We hear your desire for continued re- alignment with Wheaton College? growth as a student that you said leadership desires to hear alumni lationships with the College and further Wheaton could improve upon: voices. In April of this year, the College connections with fellow alumni. Your an- 32% reached out to our alumni family with swers also told us you are eager to invest in ARE SOMEWHAT OR MUCH MORE LIBERAL 1. Spiritual maturity a comprehensive survey. Detailed Wheaton’s future through promoting the 2. Ethical decision-making skills 45% questions were asked in categories College and mentoring current students. ALIGN WITH WHEATON 3. Skills for career ranging from affinity and giving to There is no question that, within our 4. Sensitivity to social problems alumni family, we hold varied views on messaging and programming. 23% ARE SOMEWHAT OR MUCH MORE CONSERVATIVE Respondents included alumni span- theological, political, and social issues. 5. Understanding of diversity ning eight decades of graduating class- We span many decades and pursued es, various donor statuses, and diverse diverse majors and activities while stu- geographical locations. Over 25,800 dents. We have landed in different voca- surveys were delivered by email with tions and careers. But one thing is clear. 3 most important functions that you said 5,189 of you responding. Is a 20% re- We care. You care! You feel deeply about alumni have: sponse rate a surprise? It was to the “PERHAPS LIKE ME, the relationships that have been forged company that implemented the sur- YOUR PROFESSORS, during your time on campus. You trea- vey. It is a significantly higher response COACHES, sure our Christ-centered liberal arts 90.7% 1 2 3 rate than that of comparable schools. Am heritage. You are willing to further con- reported that you promote I surprised? Not at all. You are Wheaton CONDUCTORS, nect with alumni and current students. Identify job Serve as Mentor alumni. AND DIRECTORS Undeniably, Wheaton College alumni Wheaton College. opportunities ambassadors students The wealth of data can be analyzed in regard our alma mater enough to provide for graduates promoting ENCOURAGED YOU Wheaton College multiple ways, but the importance of re- feedback and input when asked. As Pres- to others lationships to Wheaton alumni is strik- TO GROW, ACHIEVE, ident of the Alumni Association, I appre- ing to me. Many familiar faculty and staff STRETCH, AND ciate your willingness to lend your voices. were cited as having impact on your life So, let me be one of the first to say, as a student. Perhaps like me, your pro- SEE YOURSELF IN A “Thank you for caring.” Top 3 motivators Knowing your gift has kingdom impact beyond Wheaton College fessors, coaches, conductors, and direc- DIFFERENT LIGHT. ” for giving to Providing financial support to students Wheaton College: Knowing how your gifts are used VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT, VOCATION, AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Dr. Kirk D. Farney M.A. ’98 SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR VOCATION AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Cindra Stackhouse Taetzsch ’82 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Renae Schauer Smith ’91 PAST PRESIDENT Paul T. Klobucher ’96 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cindra Stackhouse Taetzsch ’82 ALUMNI TRUSTEE REPRESENTATIVES Paul T. Klobucher ’96, Renae Schauer Smith ’91 SERVING THROUGH 2018 Howard Curlin ’95, Daniel Doebler ’94, M.A. ’00, David Doig ’87 SERVING THROUGH 2019 Esther Lee Cruz ’06, Morgan Jacob ’17, Gary Keyes ’63, Lee Eakle Phillips ’77 SERVING Look for more findings from the survey in future communications. THROUGH 2020 Claudia Kraftson Brice ’78, Paul Compton ’09, Susan Follett Davis ’04, Beverly Liefeld Hancock ’84, Ruth Lageschulte Johnson ’67,

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WHEATON “Wiens didn’t expect to go on to lead the team that would design, 44 TEACHING build, and operate a laser mounted on the Mars Curiosity rover.” CHRISTIAN COUNSELING IN SOUTH KOREA

Youngeun Kim Psy.D. ’06 inspires her students to create and cooperate DR. ROGER WIENS ’82 HAS AL- Resilience and endurance are two traits WAYS BEEN ENAMOURED WITH honed in Youngeun Kim Psy.D. ’06 during SPACE. In the 1970s, when Mars was her time at Wheaton College. closer to Earth than ever before, An international student from South Wiens and his brother Doug built a Korea, Kim never knew if she would have telescope and made sketches of the enough to pay for the next semester’s red planet’s features. tuition. Studying clinical psychology in the When he came to Wheaton Col- doctoral program also stretched her intel- lege, Wiens’ interest in Mars was fur- lectually and emotionally. “I was digging ther piqued when he studied physics up all my past issues,” she said. under professor Doug Phinney, who At one point, Kim was writing her dis- introduced him to diverse research sertation, working a full-time internship, topics from moon rocks to meteorites. and raising her infant son. She told her Wiens didn’t expect to go on to lead husband, as well as her advisor J. Derek the team that would design, build, and McNeil, that she was ready to give up. operate a laser mounted on the Mars Both encouraged her to finish. She even- Curiosity rover. Now, as the Principal tually did. Investigator for the Curiosity rover’s Eldercare Gets Smart “I had to depend on God every minute,” ChemCam laser, co-author of more Kim said. “But at the same time I expe- than 160 research articles, and recip- Diane (Holder) Cook ’85 is a leader in smart home technology for rienced so much grace, peace, and ten- ient of an honorary degree from the health assistance der care over me.” Today, Kim heads the University of Toulouse, France, Dr. Christian counseling program at Baek- Wiens can detail how his liberal arts BY ADRIANNA WHEN YOU THINK OF A SMART HOME, voice-controlled personal seok University in South Korea. Year by education at Wheaton has served his WRIGHT ‘01 assistants like Amazon Echo might spring to mind. Yet as Baby year, her understanding of teaching has career. Boomers age, smart home technology is increasingly being em- morphed. “During my early years, I felt He cites how theology and philoso- ployed to provide eldercare. With decades of experience designing smart envi- like I knew so much and had so much phy courses taught him to see “science ronments for health assistance, Diane (Holder) Cook ’85 is leading this charge. to teach. Now, I realize it’s not just about as a form of worship, and an affirma- “I’ve worked in the area of machine learning and data mining for many years. passing on information but about building tion of why we believe what we believe.” Smart homes allow me to use these disciplines to better understand human people—stimulating students to create He says English and speech-writing behavior and offer technologies that help humans stay independent in their and cooperate with each other,” she said. courses helped him in publishing press own homes longer,” Cook notes. At Wheaton, Kim participated in a study releases about the Mars rover and his Hailing from a family of Wheaties, Cook chose Wheaton because of its com- group focused on diversity and intercul- personal record of his experiences in bination of academic excellence and Christian guidance. She recalls one teach- tural applications of psychology. She car- his 2013 book Red Rover: Inside the Sto- er who “transformed my perspective on physics because he showed how God ries that spirit, along with a passion for ry of Robotic Space Exploration, from carefully crafted the world from microcosm to macrocosm.” underserved people, into her work today. Genesis to Curiosity. John Hayward, professor of computer science, also stood out. “He encour- “In Korea words are less important. It’s Of course, Weins has a great appre- aged us to find the fun side of our discipline,” she notes. more about relationship and context,” ciation for his physics and math pro- Currently the Huie-Rogers Chair Professor in the School of Electrical En- Kim said. Doing psychotherapy by ana- DISCIPLINED fessors, who “taught me how science gineering and Computer Science at Washington State University, Cook was lyzing a client’s words alone would miss and faith in God work together; that inducted as a 2016 fellow to the National Academy of Inventors, and she holds the point. “In the United States, you read CURIOSITY God is sovereign over the seemingly several patents in environmental sensor-driven activity model development. the lines to understand. Here, you read be- From a childhood fascination with Mars ordinary things in nature as well as She created one of the first fully instrumented smart home test sites and has tween the lines to understand.” over those things that we don’t under- equipped 100 smart apartments with sensor networks in 10 countries. Cook to working on the Mars Curiosity rover, stand.” Through his disciplined curi- also co-directs the National Institute on Aging’s training program in geron- By Liuan Huska ’09 Dr. Roger Wiens ’82 sees sciences as a osity, Wiens has given many a deeper technology and serves as director of its artificial laboratory. understanding of the universe. “The more I analyze sensor-based human behavior the more I appreciate form of worship how complex we are. I also see how much we need each other in order to stay By Jeremy Weber ’05

emotionally and physically healthy,” Cook says. photo Courtesey of Diane (Holder) Cook ofDr. Roger Weins ’82 Photo courtesy

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hobby, but after one lesson, Kathleen cific Islander, and Aboriginal music. it now more than they used to. But it’s MUSICAL “wasn’t a big fan.” At age six, she got a The highlight of her 10-week trip still surprising to them.” toy xylophone for Christmas and dis- was going to Bali where she studied Kathleen is also honest about the MENTORSHIP covered her love for marimba. gamelan—large ensembles of mostly history. “In the 1700s and 1800s, mis- The Alumni Association’s 2017 Alumna She still has that Christmas present. metallophones unique to Java and Bali. sionaries went into cultures and told She also now has a book, The Marimba: She even took lessons with the royal locals they had to sing hymns in order of the Year for Distinguished Service Teach It!, which she published after an musician in Ubud, a town that was re- to be a Christian.” to Alma Mater award recipient Dr. innovative career keeping Wheaton on garded as the center of music-making But missionary practices have the forefront of the percussive arts. in Bali. “I’d known about these instru- changed, Kathleen notes, emphasiz- Kathleen Kastner ’71 is recognized for Kathleen started marimba lessons ments, and I’d taught about them,” says ing the development of indigenous decades of mentoring students both soon after that pivotal Christmas, and Kathleen. “So to learn from him and do songwriting that accompanies Bible in high school commuted from Milwau- that—it was the coolest thing ever.” translation, empowering people to musically and spiritually. kee to Chicago to take lessons from a Kathleen was an active solo and worship with their own heart music. By Jeremy Weber ’05 photo by mike hudson ’89 local teacher who had studied with Clair chamber music performer for decades Kathleen once traveled to Palau to Omar Musser, a leading marimba player before pivoting to her current passion: attend the Festival of Pacific Arts— who put together a 100-piece orchestra percussion pedagogy. She also has a de- which featured musical performances for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933. Her cades-long legacy of passing on her tal- from 28 island nations—to gather video teacher recommended that she apply ent and her faith to students. material for a new class on the music of YOU’VE LIKELY HEARD of the theory of to Wheaton’s Conservatory of Music. Kathleen believes Wheaton is inte- Oceania and Indonesia. “They started six degrees of separation. Among Hol- When she was accepted, there were grating faith and learning “even better the whole thing with a big ecumenical lywood stars, it’s “six degrees of Kevin only two other marimba players. They now than we used to.” The college’s new service” with “extraordinary singing,” Bacon.” Among Wheaton alumni, it’d took the train into downtown Chicago Christ at the Core curriculum offers her which involved choirs singing hymns be six degrees of music professor Dr. every Thursday for four years for their “a more intentional way of making con- as well as seated dances where legs Kathleen Kastner ’71. lessons. nections” as a music teacher. are crossed and only the arms make After teaching the college’s Intro- After graduating, Kathleen was invit- In her world music class, for in- motions. duction to Music course for a quarter ed by former dean Harold Best to come stance, Kathleen has connected stu- “God’s expression throughout the century (with four to five classes each back and teach the college’s handful of dents to musical cultures around the world is so vast,” says Kathleen. “God year), many Wheaton students have percussion majors. She accepted and globe. “I love to open up students to the has created all these different people passed through Kathleen’s classroom. launched Wheaton’s first percussion idea that there is music outside of our and their musical expressions.” This includes current president Dr. ensemble in 1972. It was “kind of a new Western culture,” she says. “They know Kathleen’s private lessons often give Philip Ryken (whom Kathleen still re- thing, even in the percussion world,” way to one-on-one discipleship. members sitting in class with his now- she says, that let Wheaton join a bur- “There’s not a Christian way to hit wife Lisa ’88) and current provost Dr. geoning national trend that allowed a drum or a non-Christian way to hit Margaret Diddams ’83. students to major in percussion for one,” she says. “It’s really about help- Having launched the college’s per- the first time. ing the student understand over time cussion program 45 years ago, Kath- “I’ve seen this whole field grow up be- that what they are doing is part of God’s leen still teaches percussion ensemble fore my very eyes,” says Kathleen. calling for them. And what they are do- and other percussion classes, as well She later received her doctorate ing, they should be doing to the best of as private percussion lessons with a from the University of Illinois, Urba- their ability.” dose of personal discipleship. Midway na-Champaign, where she studied with “It is a talent they have been giv- through her career, she began teaching percussion Hall of Famer Thomas Siwe. en; and when given gifts, we are to use 20th-century music history and world Kathleen has served the Percussive “GOD’S them.” music, which she continues to teach to Arts Society as a board member, histo- EXPRESSION this day. For her decades of mentoring rian, chair of its scholarly research com- students both musically and spiritual- mittee, associate editor of research for THROUGHOUT ly, the Wheaton College Alumni Asso- its Percussive Notes journal, and presi- THE WORLD IS ciation selected Kathleen as the 2017 dent of its Illinois state chapter. SO VAST. GOD HAS Alumna of the Year for Distinguished In 2003, Kathleen used her sabbat- Service to Alma Mater. ical to study world percussion. She CREATED ALL THESE Kathleen grew up near Milwaukee, traveled to the enviable destinations DIFFERENT PEOPLE Wisconsin, in a Polish-German commu- of Hawaii, New Zealand, and Australia. nity where the instrument of choice was There, she observed Japanese taiko AND THEIR MUSICAL the accordion. Her mom played it as a drumming and researched Maori, Pa- EXPRESSIONS.”

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JOHN PIPER ’68 wrote Reading the Bible 1980 1990 Ring Cycle with the Metropolitan Op- ’01, Leland Saunders ’99, Mark Wal- Class News Supernaturally: Seeing and Savoring era. James lives in New York City with hout ’81, David Wittig ’00, and Karl Submit your class news and photos to the Glory of God in Scripture (Cross- DAVID (DAVE) DRIVER ’80 wrote The Bot- ROBERT CLINTON ’92 won six gold med- his wife, Veronica, and their daughter. Coppock ’00, M.A. ’03. The book, ded- [email protected], or mail them to way, 2017). The chancellor of Bethle- tom Turtle: A Christian’s Journey into als at the most recent World Masters icated to former Wheaton faculty mem- Editor, Wheaton magazine, 501 College hem College & Seminary, he served Yoga (available on Kindle). He lives in Games in New Zealand, and active- NATHAN KELLY ’99 was named a 2017 ber, Brett Foster, is Mischa’s first full- Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187. Memori- as the senior pastor of Bethlehem Minneapolis. ly competes in the World Grand Prix Andrew Carnegie Research Fellow length collection of poetry. al announcements must be submit- Baptist Church in Minneapolis for 33 events. The holder of the Wheaton new for his work studying how economic ted by a family member. Edits may be years, and is the author of more than PATRICK WRIGHT ’82 received the Her- rules javelin record since 1992, he is try- inequality reinforces itself through DOREA SELLE COOK ’03 was recently ap- made to entries for style and space. Be- 50 books. bert Heneman Jr. Award for Career ing out for the U.S. Paralympic Track & politics. An associate professor of pointed assistant professor of music cause Wheaton magazine is an expres- Achievement from the Human Re- Field Team for 2021. Robert is a physi- political science at the University of at Valdosta State University, Geor- sion of the College’s commitment to what TOM LINDHOLTZ ’69 released the e-book sources Division of the Academy of cian in Fayetteville, NC, assisting dis- Tennessee, Nate will use the award to gia. A mezzo soprano, she received it holds to be biblical faith and practice, version of A Doughboy’s War: Letters Management at a ceremony in August abled veterans as well as operating an complete his book, America’s Inequali- her doctorate from the University of we do not communicate events that, to Home (Lulu, 2017, available on Kin- 2017. Currently the Thomas C. Vandiv- urgent care and family practice. ty Trap. He is also a visiting scholar for Texas at Austin and maintains an ac- our knowledge, fall outside of convictions dle) in observance of the centennial er Bicentennial Chair and Professor the 2017 academic year at the Russell tive performing and teaching career. expressed in our institution’s Statement of America’s entry into World War I, in the Darla Moore School of Business JAMES PATRICK MILLER ’92 recently com- Sage Foundation. Dorea married Jesse in 2006; he is of Faith and Community Covenant. and in honor of the 99th anniversary at the University of South Carolina, he pleted his first year as a full-time per- also an assistant professor of music of his grandfather’s enlistment in the teaches, conducts research, and con- manent member of the Metropolitan at Valdosta State University. They live U.S. Army. The book, which is a compi- sults in the area of strategic human Opera Chorus in New York City. Before 2000 in Valdosta with their daughter. 1950 lation of over 60 letters home during a resource management, serves as edi- joining the full-time chorus, James 13-month period set in the context of tor-in-chief of the Journal of Manage- sang leading roles with such compa- MISCHA WILLETT ’00 gave the annual JONATHAN (JON) CHRISOS ’04 received CONRAD ’51 and LAUREL HALLEEN WILCOX the events of the day, provides a win- ment, and is on the board of directors nies as Lyric Opera of Chicago, Seat- Gates Reading for 2017 at Seattle Pa- two Edward R. Murrow awards in April ’52 celebrated their 65th wedding anni- dow back in time to a world now gone. for the Society for Human Resource tle Opera, Arizona Opera, the Boston cific University upon the publication of 2017 for his investigative reporting versary in June 2017 with a reception. Management. He also has published Pops, and Minnesota Orchestra. In his new book, Phases (Cascade Books, and breaking news anchoring. A re- They live in West Lafayette, IN. over 60 research articles in journals addition, he sang on the 2012 GRAM- 2017). Alumni in attendance were Peter porter and anchor at CBS 13 and Fox 1970 and over 20 chapters in books, co-au- MY-winning recording of Wagner’s Hopkins ’02, Kira Williams Hopkins 23 in his home state of Maine, he was WENDELL KARSEN ’58 wrote Christianity thored two textbooks and two books Under the Microscope: Is the Christian KATHY ALBAIN ’74 was named to the Hui- on human resource practice, and was Faith Still Worth Believing in a Post- zenga Family Endowed Chair in Oncol- named by HRM Magazine as one of the modern World? (CreateSpace, 2017). ogy Research in the Stritch School of 20 “Most Influential Thought Leaders Wendell and his wife, Amerentia (Ren- Medicine at Loyola University Chicago, in HR” for three consecutive years. ske) Greve Karsen ’72, recently cel- an endowed chair created in her honor ebrated their 25th anniversary, and by a patient whose life she saved. The KAREN WRIGHT MARSH ’83 wrote Vintage Wendell’s 80th birthday. They con- investiture ceremony was in May 2017. Saints and Sinners: 25 Christians Who tinue to live at the Penney Retirement Kathy, who directs a clinical research Transformed My Faith (IVP Books, Community in Penney Farms, FL. program at Loyola, is a leader in na- 2017). She is cofounder and execu- tional clinical trials of new treatments. tive director of Theological Horizons, She is a Fellow of the American College a student-centered ministry that ad- 1960 of Physicians and a Fellow of the Amer- vances theological scholarship at the ican Society of Clinical Oncology. intersection of faith, thought, and life. GARY CHAPMAN ’60 co-authored Keep- 1987: ROW 1 (L TO R): Marc Boatwright, Betsy Boatwright, Emma Boatwright, Grace Haapapuro, Anita Kopf Haapapuro, Rachel Haapapuro, ing Love Alive as Memories Fade: The DOUGLAS YEO ’76 published The One CHARMAINE CROUSE YOEST ’86 was ap- Becket Ruch, Stewart Ruch ’89, Nathanael Ruch, Gillian Ruch, Madeline Ruch ’19, Katherine Fawcett Ruch, Amy Bolthouse Jefson, 30 YEAR 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Hundred: Essential Works for the pointed assistant secretary of pub- Carl Ecklund, David Becker, Christine Stanley Becker ’88, Matthew Becker, Anderson Bergman, Chad Eric Bergman, Karina Bergman, Journey (Northfield Publishing, 2016) Symphonic Bass Trombonist (Encore lic affairs at the U.S. Department of REUNION Brad Davitt, Melissa Groves Davitt ’89, Beth Wilson Moxley, Dagmar Kasper Obert, Debra Smith, Rhonda Putman, Becky Wertz Charles ’88, Anna Charles ’18, Vin Charles, Andrew Charles ROW 2: Thea Boatwright, Amy Holmberg, Nicholas Peterson, Samuel with Deborah Barr and Edward Shaw. Music Publishers, 2017). Former bass Health and Human Services by Pres- Peterson, Anna Peterson, Karin Chamberlain Peterson, Kevin Peterson, Jeff Simpson ’86, Heather Hughes Simpson, Cecily Liversidge trombonist of the Boston Symphony ident Donald Trump. A senior fellow Whiteside, Celia Hollatz Bergman, Dale Reed, Desiree Hill Reed, Sharon Bandy Wright, Brad Obert, Michael Harrison, Jonathan DAVID RATHBUN ’65 Harrison, Dawn Harrison, Alan Harrison ROW 3: David Schleicher ’83, Kirsten Schleicher, Beth Miller Schleicher, Elise Schleicher ’21, retired from teaching Orchestra (1985-2012) and professor at the American Values conservative Mark Holmberg, Kerry Atkinson Holmberg ’86, Dave Shirley, Megan Shirley ’18, Shelley Wehr Shirley ’94, Jonathan Shirley ’20, Tom after 36 years in the photography major of trombone at Arizona State Univer- non-profit in Washington, D.C., she is Goering ’85, Suzanne MacPherson Goering, Kathy Ferguson Rexroad, Caleb Rexroad, Sarah Rexroad, Nate Rexroad, Brad Genet, that he initiated in 1981 at Grand Valley sity (2012-2016), Douglas is currently former president of Americans United Sandy Westrate Genet, Martha Hamstra Wolf, Martha Holley Newsome, Anya Holley Newsome, Sherry Sension Arevalo ROW 4: Kurt Kastein, Andrea Kastein, Leslie Nunn Reed, William Reed, Kathy Kilinski Eitreim, Derek Eitreim, Stuart Williams, Tim McNeill, State University in Allendale, MI. He now working on books for Oxford Univer- for Life. Charmaine and her husband, Nirmalpal Sanchdev, John Menefee, Monique Erickson Mountain, Colleen Kott Beaver, Marilyn Cairney Freeman, Judy Hansler holds the academic rank of emeritus, sity Press and Rowman & Littlefield, Jack, live in Arlington, VA. Erickson, Marc Erickson ’85, Claire Van Horn, Stella Colan Wilson, Carol Grondahl Ferry, Lori Wilson, Debbie Allport Booze, Bobby and no longer attends faculty meetings. as well as a biography of song leader Booze ROW 5: Kristin Kersey Oren, Jill Kroese Aspegren, Philip Aspegren, Jeff McLeRoy, Lisa McLeRoy, Helen Clark Overmyer, John Overmyer, Todd Sutton, Elizabeth Sletten Sutton, Betty Smartt Carter, Cliff Mountain, Pam Shade Schwartz, Holly Flickinger Brown, and evangelist Homer Rodeheaver for Jackson Hultgren, Karla Hultgren, Drew Hultgren, Kim Van Horn, Glen Ritschel, Sheryl Tamboer Ritschel, Amy Beaver Silvestri, Mike University of Illinois Press. 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nominated recently for four New En- is now available in 20 states and over directs the choir at Westminster Pres- enrichment experiences designed to gland Emmy Awards. 500 stores nationwide, as well as on byterian Church in Rockford, IL. promote rapid language gains. The Amazon. They recently received the CLS scholars are expected to contin- ELISE LOCKWOOD ’04 received a five- nationally recognized 2017 Sofi Award ue their language study beyond the year $800K National Science Founda- in the gluten-free new product category. 2010 scholarship and apply their critical tion CAREER Award for her project, language skills in their future careers. “Developing Undergraduate Combi- CHRISTINA SMESTAD ’07 graduated from KEVIN HUGHES ’11 graduated from Har- natorial Curriculum in Computational Gordon-Conwell Theological Semi- vard University in May 2017 with a Settings.” The CAREER Award is NSF’s nary in the Boston area in May 2016 master’s degree of education in school GRAD SCHOOL most prestigious award for early career with a Master’s of Divinity (M.Div.) leadership. faculty. Elise, who is an assistant profes- and a Master’s of Theology (Th.M.) in CHARLES PUSKAS M.A. ’75 wrote He- sor in the Department of Mathematics theology. She earned an M.A. in world NADIA DERVISH ’17 was awarded a U.S. brews, the General Letters, and Revela- at Oregon State University, focuses her missions and evangelism from Gor- Department of State Critical Lan- tion: An Introduction (Cascade Books, research on the teaching and learning of don-Conwell in 2013. guage Scholarship (CLS) to study 2016). Charles, a lecturer in classical combinatorics at the undergraduate level. Turkish in Baku, Azerbaijan, during and Near Eastern studies at the Uni- ANDREW (ANDY) BRUHN ’08 won the IL the summer of 2017. The Critical Lan- versity of Minnesota, has experience in KYUNG CHUN (KC) KYE ’07 founded K-Ma- American Choral Directors Associa- guage Scholarship program, which is university and seminary teaching, aca- ma Sauce, LLC, in 2015 as a fundraising tion (ACDA) Composition Contest at part of a U.S. Government effort to ex- demic publishing, and parish ministry. opportunity for his local church, Church the Illinois state conference in June pand the number of Americans study- of All Nations in Columbia Heights, 2017. He is director of choral music at ing and mastering critical foreign lan- ROBERT MICHAELS M.A. ’84 received the Sheehy ’16. Other alumni in attendance gie Damon ’16, Erika Nelson ’16, Carin MN, as he gives 30 percent of profits to Rockford (IL) Christian Schools, and guages, includes intensive language Community Leadership Award for the at the wedding were Lesli Armstrong Cochrane ’16, Cedric Kamaleson ’18, charities. His vegan Korean hot sauce instruction and structured cultural Memphis Division from FBI Director Sheehy ’76, Chelsea O’Donnell ’13, Kris Stephen Golz ’16, Mitch Grove ’16, Derek James Comey in April 2017, in recog- Johnson Armstrong ’80, Marc Arm- Babb ’14, and Adam Blackman ’14. They nition of his work with public safety ad- strong ’79, Sarah DiSalvo ’03, Emily live in Wheaton, where Elliot is assistant dressing the issue of post-traumatic Louise Zimbrick Rogers ’05, Emily coach of the Wheaton men’s soccer team, stress syndrome (PTSD) and related Mabry McCarter ’05, and Ester Velas- and works with Rest and Repine, owned needs of public safety. Robert is CEO quez Wisdom ’05. Erin and Brandon by Chad Musgraves ’14. Leah is a youth and founder of Serve & Protect, an live in Ventura, CA, where Erin teaches pastor at Willow Creek Wheaton. organization that provides trauma, middle school English at Oaks Chris- emergency, and criminal justice ser- tian School, and Brandon is a firefighter vices to public safety professionals paramedic for Los Angeles. NEWCOMERS with PTSD or suicidal tendencies, as well as seminars for law enforcement SADIE SINGER ’14 and AUSTIN ZORADI ’15 ROBERT CLINTON ’92 and his wife, Ann, 1992: ROW 1 (L TO R): Scott Turner, Levi Turner, Simeon Turner, Manette Turner, Milcah Turner, Wes Cordner, Sharolyn Denny Cordner, Sarah Park, and emergency services personnel, a were married July 30, 2016, in Gallatin, welcomed Knox Lee recently. He Amy Harding Park, Alexander Park, Rick Westra, Erin Ripley Shade, Tim Stitzel, Elizabeth Bechtle, Emma Bechtle, Jon Bechtle, Evangeline 25 YEAR Bechtle, Whitaker Lukens, James Tonkin, Silas Perry, Johanna Perry, Mattaniah Beaird, Christianne Beaird, Jacob Beaird, Pearla Beaird, website, and a free mobile app. TN. Alumni at the wedding were Kel- joins Christian (22), Caleb (20), and REUNION Annabelle Beaird, Seth Beaird, Will S Stevens, Allie Stevens, Sue Seeman Madsen, Rick Madsen ’90, John Schlamann, Lev Schlamann, see Foote ’13, Linnea Geno ’13, John Isabella (16). Ruth Schlamann, Martin Schlamann, Anna Schlamann, Phoebe Sohmer, Josiah Sohmer, Zoe Carlson, Mark Huffman, Eliza Huffman, GEORGE BRISTOW M.A. ’07 wrote Sharing Wentling ’15, Rachel Scott ’13, Ellie Gracie Huffman, Miller Huffman ROW 2: Trisha Haapoja, Matthew Haapoja, Colleen Joransen Roberts, Christy Morr Hill, Karin Haugen Paulsen, Bekah Kaiser, Heather Fong Kaiser, Steven Park ’85, Shelley Bergene Hiller, Nathan Hiller, Todd Hiller ’91, Lindsay Westra, David Abraham?: Narrative Worldview, Bibli- Christenson ’13, Carl Kay ’14, Michael STEVE ’97 and LISA BLYTH GERTZ ’98 Magnuson, Laila Bechtle, Reaves Lukens, Rachel Ban Tonkin, Patrick Tonkin, Joe Tonkin, Alice Redfield Irizarry, Bryan Perry, Jeff Beaird, cal and Qur’anic Interpretation & Com- Morken ’15, Reenie Erwin Wentling welcomed Miriam Joy on July 22, 2016. Margaret Ryken Beaird ’93, Charlie Long Stevens, Mark Stevens ’77, Corinne Cruver Lovas, Tess De Wig Bademan, Julie Vanderburg parative Theology in Turkey (Doorlight ’14, Elese Lao ’15, Emma Young ’15, Re- She joins Naomi (14), Josiah (12), and Overstreet, Julie Schmid Sohmer, Ben Hartley, Christine Klay Weakland, Jennifer Jervis Koepp, Mary Lyn Crotteau Huffman ROW 3: Andrea Veres Hiland, Esther Patterson Carlson, Paul Carlson, Isaiah Carlson, Micah Carlson, Jeremiah Carlson, Jennifer Horney Dunbar, Hannah Academic, 2017). George, who has lived bekah Sides ’14, and Neal Postier ’15. Ethan (9). The family lives in the great- Dunbar, Tim Dunbar, Craig Tinder, Wally Tinder, Madelyn Flanigan, Morgan Flanigan, Caryn Keith Flanigan, Paul Flanigan, Tim Ryan, Troy in Istanbul for 30 years, has served er Washington, D.C., region, where McLennan, Luciana Poulterer, Brenda Tohme Gudino, Alfredo Cerrato, Laura Storey Starzer, Ken Starzer, Rebecca Smith McClure, Cindy JADE KUROKAWA ’15, M.A. ’16 Hitchcock Homewood, Greg Homewood, Diane Drach Uy, Sarah Johansson Enslin, Carolyn Landman, Stephanie Duncan Park, Fran Lee since 2009 with a theological training and Peter Steve is working on a Ph.D. in theolo- Hardcastle, Julie Priest, Carrie Guest Schumpert, Fred Schumpert, Calvin Foster, Nicole Berteaux Foster ROW 4: Stephen Woodburn, Rich- network serving churches in Turkey. Schwich were married Dec. 17, 2016, in gy at Georgetown University, and Lisa ard Britton, Alex Britton, Heather Groth Britton, Claire Britton, James Smith, Susan Curtiss, David Curtiss, Bonnie Kimbell Chester, Ellie Park Ridge, IL. Alumni who attended homeschools the children and tutors Unger Killackey, Joe Baird, John Hoyman, Dillon McCracken, Hilary McCracken, Cecilia Poulterer, Mark Poulterer, John Southard, Julie Southard, Kari Ueland, Kathleen Ueland, Stan Ueland, Elsie Lukens, Lisa Lukens, Jon Hokanson, Kris Hokanson, Nelson Van Eck, Lance were Esther Kim ’15, Madeline Hazel math students. Kinzer, Michelle Hekman Kinzer ’94, Hailey Kinzer ’20, Matt DeCoursey, Robb Ludwick, Aasha Blakely McRoberts ’91, Bryan McRoberts, WEDDINGS ’16, Kenya Heard ’16, Aseye Agamah ’16, Lottie McRoberts, David Paul, Shannon Tucker Carpenter ’91, Scott Carpenter ROW 5: Dixie Storm Woodburn, Jennifer Bates Cross, Joshua Hannah Grove ’16, and Abigail Bullmore DOREA SELLE COOK ’03 and her hus- Cross, Kurt Lightner ’93, Kristi Roth, Ken Roth, Nathan McCracken, Jeff McCracken, Nathan Hovis, Lilly Wilson, Sean Wilson, Stu Pittman, Brian Erickson, Steve Huber, Steve Palau, Trip Lukens, Julie Halvorsen, Peter Halvorsen, Mark Halvorsen, Jennifer McCasland Watson, ERIN SHEEHY ’05 and Brandon Grant ’15, M.A. ’16. The couple lives in Chicago. band, Jesse, welcomed Eliana Grace Patrick Watson, Matt Treter, Nathan Reich, Christie Everest Reich, Samuel Reich, Will Enoch ’93, Lisa Anderson Enoch ROW 6: Tim Akers were married Nov. 12, 2016, in Oxnard, on Nov. 11, 2014. The family lives in Val- ’95, Jennifer Osborne Akers, Todd O’Connor, Matthew Goetz, Jonathan Phillips, Joe Bubar, Tabitha Saul Loy, Kathy Arrington Christiansen, CA. Alumni in the wedding were Emily LEAH OLSON ’16 and ELLIOT BORGE dosta, GA, where Dorea and Jesse are James Smith, Ian Chowaniak, John Chowaniak, Claire Chowaniak, Sandi Vojak Chowaniak, Heidi Erickson Quinn, Dan Quinn, Kenzie Quinn, Shelby Quinn, Janna Worsham Augustyn, Chuck Prudhomme, Brian Gibson, Natalia Befus, Lisa Lush Befus, Matt Befus, Crystal Sheehy ’07, Christiana (Christi) Shee- ’16 were married June 25, 2016, in Find- both assistant professors of music at Dodds Nitz, Steve Nitz, Ephram Nitz, Elijah Nitz, Elena Nitz, Eben Nitz, James Shipman, Becky Dutt Shipman hy ’11, Kathryn Sheehy ’13, and John lay, OH. Alumni in the wedding were Mar- Valdosta State University.

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Wheaton, she completed a master’s Dec. 29, 2014. An aeronautic engineer, JOANN BAUGH BRATT ’52 died Nov. 16, ELIZABETH MAYFIELD PITTS ’04 and her degree in elementary education at he was part of the Space Task Group 2016. A teacher at several schools in a husband, Jarrod, welcomed Josiah Shippensburg University (PA), and at NASA that focused on the Apollo number of states for 18 years, she con- Carroll on July 25, 2016. They live in went on to teach elementary school Program, and led the team that con- sidered her kindergarten classes the Coppell, TX. for many years. Blessed with a love of ceptualized and developed the Lu- most rewarding. She earned an M.A. literature, a sense of playfulness, an nar Module. Owen Glenn served as in counseling from the University of MATTHEW (MATT) ’01 and ELIZABETH eye for fashion, an abundance of grace consultant on the Orion Project until Maryland and served as a lay counsel- (BETSY) MCINTYRE CAIN ’02 welcomed and kindness, and a talent for handi- March 2014. An avid model airplane or at National Presbyterian Church in Bria Justice on Jan. 24, 2017. She joins work, she fulfilled her life goal of know- builder from a young age, he found- Washington, D.C., and enjoyed men- older brothers Elijah Reece (8), Bryson ing Christ and making him known ed the Space Center Model Airplane toring young mothers. During the Luke (7), and Grant Isaiah (2) at home by humbly serving others. Besides Club. He was also involved in plant- Foreign Service assignments in Hong in Boone, NC. Matt is a regional direc- Charles she leaves three daughters; ing two churches, starting the Space Kong and Paris of her husband, Har- tor for Samaritan’s Purse, and Betsy two sons; 18 grandchildren, includ- Center Rotary Club, and leading the old ’52, JoAnn became an excellent does part-time interior design con- ing Stephen Trask ’10 (Sarah Jones Rotary End Polio Now worldwide vac- cook of Chinese and Continental cui- sulting at Sweet August Interiors. Trask ’10); nine great-grandchildren; cination program. He lived in Hous- sine. They subsequently lived for over two brothers, William Landon ’50 ton. Preceded in death by his first 30 years in Bethesda, MD, where she ZACH ’05 and JEAN MILLER SCULLY ’10 wel- (Pat Wanvig Landon ’49)and Ken- wife, Moree, he is survived by Joyce, loved to entertain, often putting on comed Daniel Vincent on June 21, 2015, neth (Kip) Landon ’65; and a sis- two daughters, five grandchildren, tea parties. An avid quilter and seam- and Joseph Darien on Jan. 2, 2017. ter, Carol Landon Pearson ’55. One and three great-grandchildren, and stress, while living in Williamsburg, grandson, Nathanael Trask ’99, pre- Joyce’s two sons, one daughter, and VA, she made her own authentic pe- TAYLOR ’08 and BRITTNEY SMITH AMES ’07 ceded her in death. six grandchildren. riod costume and volunteered as a welcomed Tatum Belle on Apr. 19, 2017. docent introducing visitors to colo- The proud grandparents are Mark GLADYS SWAIDMARK ENLOW ’50 died QUENTIN SEWELL ’51 died Jan. 31, 2017. A nial Virginia life. JoAnn was captivat- Smith ’79 and Craig ’69 and Devon Sept. 13, 2016. She and her late hus- retired minister and teacher, he pas- ed by C. S. Lewis, especially his Nar- Petersen Ames ’69. band, Jack ’49, served as missionaries tored churches in Maine, Illinois, Iowa, nia stories. A lifelong follower of Jesus to Peru for 47 years, living and minis- and Massachusetts. He taught social Christ, she served as a deacon and tering in Huanuco, Iquitos, Pucallpa, studies for one year in Lexington, MA, Sunday school teacher at Presbyteri- IN MEMORY ’77; three grandchildren; and a niece, KENNETH (DICK) PATTERSON ’49 died Mar. and many villages along the Amazon followed by 23 years in the Framing- an churches. Surviving are Harold, a Terryce Kaplan Gilchrist ’80. 2, 2017. He served in the U.S. Marines River. Gladys, who loved the Peruvi- ham, MA, public schools, retiring son, a daughter, and six grandchildren. RUTH WILMARTH OLSEN ’48 died Feb. 12, during World War II. Dick moved to an people, continued living in Peru from teaching in 1989. Throughout 2017. While attending Faith Seminary HAZEL (IRENE) CLEMMO GRAMES ’49 died California in 1953, where he started a for several years after Jack’s death in his teaching career he also served as S. BURR HICKMAN ’52 died Jan. 28, 2017. in Philadelphia from 1950 to 1953, she Apr. 7, 2017, at the age of 93. Along- successful career in the travel indus- 2005. In her later years, after coming an interim pastor at 15 different Bap- He and his twin sister, C. Beryl Hick- met her husband, Arnold. They served side her late husband, Ernest ’49, to try, Patterson Travel, in the Sacra- back to the United States and tak- tist and UCC churches in eastern Mas- man Johnson ’52, ’53, excelled in mu- over 60 years at various churches in whom she was married for more than mento area. An avid golfer, he was a ing up residence in Lawrenceville, sachusetts. After retiring he worked sic from a young age; Burr played piano, widespread locations, including Mon- 60 years, she served in Christian edu- former member and past president of GA, she enjoyed ministering to many part time for over 27 years for World flute, and the organ. Following service in treal, Canada; Hartford, CT; Fort Knox, cation and women’s ministry in Chris- Valley Hi Country Club. He is survived Spanish-speaking friends living near- Strides tour company as on-site co- the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, he be- KY, where he was a chaplain in the U.S tian and Missionary Alliance church- by his wife, Mary; three daughters; by. She remained in frequent contact ordinator into his late 80s, and put in gan teaching junior high English while Army; Westwood, MA; Boston, where es in Pennsylvania and Washington six grandchildren; four great-grand- with all of her children, grandchildren, several terms as supervisor for an ed- earning an M.A. in English at the Univer- he was the minister at Park Street from 1953 until they retired to Flori- children; a brother, David ’53 (Joyce and great-grandchildren, knew each ucational assessment program of the sity of Southern California. He taught Church; Wayne, MI; the Netherlands, da in 1998. Irene, who earned a mas- Nehring Patterson ’56); and nieces, one’s challenges and victories, and U.S. Department of Education called advanced placement English at the where he pastored the American Prot- ter’s degree in education, also taught Sally Patterson Masteller ’68 (Jim prayed regularly for each one until “The Nation’s Report Card.” He en- prestigious John Marshall High School estant Church of The Hague; Somer- in public schools in Pennsylvania and ’65), ElizaBeth Patterson ’70, Jane the very end. Surviving are six daugh- joyed family, history, travel, politics, for the remainder of his career. His ap- ville, NJ; and Amherst, NH, where he Washington. She is survived by three Patterson Moore ’74, and Deborah ters; two sons; 25 grandchildren; 30 religion, and aviation. Quentin is sur- petite for travel carried him on many was interim pastor of several church- sons, including Jonathan ’72, M.A. (Deb) Patterson Brady ’79 (Keith ’76). great-grandchildren; and a sister, Edla vived by his wife, Joann Loos Sewell adventures around the globe: flying on es from 1994 to 2011. Throughout her ’74; six grandchildren, including Ben- Swaidmark Saxon ’52. In addition to ’51; two sons; a daughter; and three the Concorde, taking a bus trip from life Ruth was known for her quiet god- jamin Grames ’00; ten great-grand- MARGARET (PEGGY) LANDON SCHOEN- Jack, Gladys was preceded in death grandchildren. Istanbul to Tehran, and booking pas- liness, humility, beauty (both inter- children; a brother; and a sister. HERR ’49 died Dec. 7, 2016. She spent by two sisters, Clarice Swaidmark sage on a steamship voyage from Mar- nal and external) gracious hospital- her childhood in Siam with mission- Svedberg ’42 and Ann Swaidmark WALTER BANKER, husband of EDITH seille, France, through the Suez Canal ity to countless people from around MARJORIE ALLISON MAGNUSON ’49 died ary parents, the late Kenneth ’24 and Macaulay ’56, and a brother, Albin BASELER BANKER ’52, died June 23, and Indochina, to Los Angeles. Fluent the world, and love for her family and Aug. 28, 2016. Surviving are her hus- Margaret Mortenson Landon ’25. Swaidmark ’49. 2015. He received a degree in agricul- in German, he spent several sabbaticals friends. She enjoyed reading, music, band, Paul; three daughters; nine grand- After marrying her husband, Charles ture from Cornell University in 1948. in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. and her Bible. Surviving are Arnold, children; and one great-grandchild. ’50, shortly before graduating from OWEN GLENN MORRIS, husband of Walter lived in Plattsburgh, NY, and Upon retiring he moved to Naples, FL, her husband of 63 years; a son, Torrey JOYCE RINEHART GAST MORRIS ’51, died is survived by Edith. and later to John Knox Village in Pom-

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pano Beach, FL. Burr attended Holly- sons, Daniel (Dan) ’83 (Lynn Grauley Masbatenyo language. After retiring to JAMES FREDERICK (FRED) JOHNSTON ’54 died Nov. 12, 2016, at the wood Presbyterian Church in California, Westergren ’84) and Thomas (Thom) Waxhaw, NC, in 1994, Elmer continued age of 92. He served in the 471st Ordnance Evacuation Com- and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in ’85; and four grandchildren. His twin working with Bible translation projects pany under General George Patton in England, France, and Florida. Survivors include Beryl and a brother, Clifford M.A. ’84, preceded until 2001. He was an active member of Germany during World War II. Following the war he earned niece, Janice Johnson Lundquist ’85. him in death. Siler Presbyterian Church in Matthews, degrees from Philadelphia College of the Bible, Wheaton Col- Memorial gifts may be sent to the Whea- NC. Preceded in death by Beverly, he lege, and Dallas Theological Seminary, and went on to pastor ton College Men’s Glee Club. ELMER WOLFENDEN ’52 died Dec. 1, 2016. leaves two sons, including Steven ’80; Hopewell Baptist Church (Newtown, IN), Grace Bible Church He served in the U.S. Army as a ra- two daughters; 11 grandchildren; and (Hitchcock, TX), Fort Worth (TX) Bible Church, and New Or- RICHARD (DICK) WESTERGREN, hus- dar technician in the Pacific Theater three great-grandchildren. leans Bible Church, where he ministered 21 years. After retir- band of DOLORES (DEE) PETERSON during World War II. Besides Whea- ing, he was area representative for International Ministries to WESTERGREN ’52, died Nov. 29, 2016. ton College, Elmer held degrees from WILLARD PETERSON ’53 died July 4, 2016. Israel for five years. In 1993 he and his wife, Alice, moved to The couple was married by A. W. Tozer Philadelphia College of the Bible, Cor- After going on to earn a master’s de- Newark, CA, to help their son, Paul, with his business, and then in August 1957. A dentist in Galesburg, nell University, and the University of gree from the University of Chicago, he to Brentwood, CA in 2000, where he was an active member IL, Dick was a 50-year member of the Il- Hawaii, where he earned a Ph.D. in lin- became a portfolio manager with ABN and small group leader at Golden Hills Community Church. linois Dental Society and the Christian guistics. In 1952 he joined Wycliffe Bible AMRO and a member of the Bond Club Fred loved golf, was a longtime member of Summerset Sing- Medical and Dental Society. He com- Translators, working in the Philippines of Chicago. Willard, who enjoyed players, and was a past member of the New Orleans chapter of pleted 21 years Naval Reserve duty as to reduce tribal languages to writing, ing golf, belonged to the Sanctuary Golf the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Bar- full commander. Dee served with him and translate portions of the Bible Club of Sanibel, FL, near his home at ber Shop Quartet Singing in America. He is survived by Al- when he did dental work in Taiwan, and into the Masbatenyo language. He also Shell Point Retirement Community in ice, his wife of 68 years; two sons; seven grandchildren; seven Is your high school during retirement they taught conver- worked as a language consultant with Fort Myers, FL. He also enjoyed read- great-grandchildren; a sister; and a brother. sational English in Bangkok four times. Wycliffe for other translation projects ing, traveling, watching sports, and student ready for college? Volunteering with Wycliffe Associates in the Philippines. In addition, Elmer keeping up with current events. Sur- LESTER N. HABEGGER ’54 died July 6, 2017. He was inducted into took them to Florida and Texas nine and his wife, Beverly, developed health viving are his wife, Eunice; three daugh- the Seattle Pacific University Hall of Fame for a basketball times. Dick is survived by Dee; a daugh- manuals, dictionaries, a chorus book, ters; one son; five grandchildren; and a coaching record of 267-170 and leading his teams to six NCAA ter, Beverly (Bev) Westergren ’82; two and other educational materials in the brother, Paul ’52. Division II tournaments. Habegger was also an assistant coach for the Seattle Supersonics and was inducted into Indiana’s Taking a gap year allows high school basketball hall of fame. Habegger transferred to Wheaton Col- graduates to recharge their bateries lege in 1952 where he played on two CCI title teams. He also served as a WWII combat medic. He’s the subject of the 2008 while developing maturity, focus, and biography “We Still Call Him Coach.” Habegger is survived by independence critical for success in his wife, Anne (Juul) ’55; a daughter, Julie Habegger; a son, Scott; three grandchildren; and a brother, Cliff. college. Discover the value of Vanguard, the Christian, liberal arts gap year WILLIAM (BILL) ROOST ’54 died Mar. 20, 2017. After serving in the U.S. Navy and attaining the rank of lieutenant, Bill joined the program ofered by Wheaton College. international public accounting firm of Ernst & Young, where he earned a CPA in 1962 and was made partner in 1969. From 1974 to 1989 he served as partner in charge of accounting and auditing for the Michigan District, and in 1980 became the national director of auditing standards in the national office in Cleveland. He represented the firm for three years on the wheaton.edu/VanguardWheaton Auditing Standards Board, setting standards for the public 1997: ROW 1 (L TO R): Abby Ponke, Amy Ponke, Emily Ponke, Jeff Ponke, Mikayla Ponke, Sam Collett, Mike Collett, Ally Collett, Tad Collett, Paige Endres Collett, Nat Collett, Erin Carr Young, Ryan Young, Abby Young, Matt Young, Tracy Hayes Scott ’96, Katy Scott, Jeff accounting profession. He was a member of the American In- 20 YEAR Scott, Jack Scott, Emily Koenigsberg, Cathy Darrow, John Darrow, Sarah Phillips Bennett ’98, Josh Bennett ROW 2: Andrew Lupash, stitute of CPAs. In retirement Bill sang in the choir of Merrimon REUNION Daniel Lupash, Emily Gray Lupash, Matthew Lupash, Janet Steele Elliott, Kevin Elliott, Anne Hayward Osielski, David Osielski ’95, Avenue Baptist Church in Asheville, NC, and served on the Karen Whitecotton Bonnell, Sally Bonnell, Luz Zabka, William Zabka, Alicia Zabka, Jared Wilhelm, Erica Koenigsberg, Deborah Anders Koenigsberg, Ginger Gouch Walford, Sam Walford ’96, Jonathan Van Meter ROW 3: David Lupash, Erin McBride, Rory McBride, Grant board of the Asheville Choral Society. Surviving are his wife of Tregay ’99, Betty Staniels Tregay, Adam Orrick, Luke Orrick, David Orrick ’96, Rebecca Orrick, Brian Heinrich, Liliana Heinrich, Claudia 62 years, Sally; 5 daughters; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grand- Lopez Heinrich, Benjamin Heinrich, Brent Zabka, Justin Zabka, Laura Dause Lesche, Rosalind Lesche, Morse Tan, Emma Lantz, Kensie children; and a sister, Barbara Roost Sweetland ’52. Lantz, Kathy Lantz, Lucy Lantz, Sean Lantz ROW 4: Kilian McBride, Connor McBride, Jason McBride, Noelle McBride, Joe Liaw, Esther Hsu Liaw, Kerrie Maas Orrick, Adam Pratt, Cindy Pratt, Ryan Smith, Anna Baurain, Brad Baurain ’89, Caroline Baurain, Isaiah Baurain, Kristen Baurain, Julia Wood Baurain, Kurt Kasdorf, Sarah Raudenbush Shepson, Christine Logan Lightner, Jen Ridl Webster, Ken RUTH HUNTER COOKE ’55 died Jan. 12, 2017. A retired elementary Webster ROW 5: Jessica Weckesser, Gabriel Weckesser, Samuel Weckesser, Stephanie Weckesser, Sarah Livingston Baldwin ’00, school teacher, she spent most of her career in Tigerville Ele- Eric Baldwin, Laura Needs, Rachel Krumsieg Schudel, Jan Halim Kang, Leslie Tomandl Hartman, Melissa Hoehl Smith, Sarah Wilkes Pentlow, Jennifer Prout Tripp, Peter Sanderson, Matt Gruett, Ingrid Korsberg Gruett ’95, Summer Schubert-Gilmer, Janelle Hagenberg mentary School in Greenville, SC. She served as church pianist Ruge, Kate Amerlan Cami, Ilir Cami, Kelly Young Johnson ’95, Tim Johnson, Dan Braker and in children’s work for many years in Charlotte, NC, and ALUMNI NEWS

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Columbia, SC, and at Tigerville Baptist industry, including at Hitchcock Pub- younger days he played basketball, and while FOLLOWING GRADUATION, LUCILLE (LOU) TURNER titioner Recognition. Shirley, who was Church. Survivors include her husband lishing and Brookhill Publishing, he re- at Wheaton he played football. Surviving are COLE ’57, M.A. ’78, MOVED TO GLEN ECHO, MD, an active member of Park Cities Pres- of 62 years, Dewey (Wilson) ’54, M.A. tired as the vice president of Huebner his wife of 58 years, Natalie; a son; a daugh- byterian Church in Dallas, and her hus- ’61; two sons; and three grandchildren. Publishing. A family man who loved his ter; six grandchildren; and five step-grand- AND WAS A BILINGUAL RECEPTIONIST AT THE band, Dale, went on nine medical mis- Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, he also children. VENEZUELAN EMBASSY. sion trips to Guatemala with HELPS BRUCE LAVENAU ’55 died Dec. 22, 2016. loved caring for his family and took International. Preceded in death by During his 50 years in math education he great pride in his children and grand- PAUL ARTHUR (ART) MYREN ’56 died Jan. 17, Dale and a brother, Willard Kindberg taught for 35 years at Morton East High children. They fondly remember his 2017. Following college and Naval Officers ROBERT (BOB) ANNAND ’57 died Jan. 9, 2017. she spent her childhood in Venezuela ’52, she leaves four daughters, includ- School in Cicero, IL (11 of those as divi- sense of humor and witty personality. Candidate School in Newport, RI, he served He was the bookstore manager at Bob and Ecuador, where she attended Al- ing Sara Coln Goldstein ’85; one son, sion head), and 15 years at Triton College Ralph was a devoted member of Colo- three years as an intelligence officer sta- Jones University in Greenville, SC, for 41 liance Academy. Following graduation Eric ’87 (Paula Ward Coln ’88); and 20 in River Grove, IL. A graduate of the first nial Baptist Church in Cary, NC, and a tioned in Seattle. After his naval tour of duty years. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 from Wheaton and marriage to her grandchildren. Memorials may be made ROTC class, he took three education lifelong Young Life leader. He is survived he attended the University of Washington, years, Jeanette; two sons; a daughter; four husband, Richard, she moved to Glen to the Shirley Kindberg and Dale Coln classes in Intersession, which qualified by his wife, Audrey Groenboom Payne earning a master’s degree in urban planning. grandchildren; and a sister. Echo, MD, and was a bilingual recep- Scholarship at Wheaton College. him to teach while serving in the Army at ’56; a daughter; a son; two grandsons; He then returned to Chicago, where he held tionist at the Venezuelan Embassy. In Fort Devens, MA. Bruce was a commit- and a sister-in-law, Andrea Groenboom positions in a private planning firm and the JOANN CHRISTOFFERSEN BOSTROM ’57 died May 1965 they moved to South America to ANNE WHITE GATHMAN ’57 died Feb. 15, ted White Sox fan, but was into the Cubs Harrison ’56 (Terry ’54, M.A. ’62). Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission. 13, 2017. She worked for Warner Lambert work as missionaries for 14 years. Lu- 2017. She taught science and music winning the World Series in 2016. Surviv- Art went on to work in the convention indus- and Morristown Memorial Hospital as a cille earned her master’s degree, taught in both public and Christian schools. ing are his wife, Louise Hargreaves Lav- DONALD (DON) GLASFORD ’56 died Jan. 26, try, and later became a Chicago city tour medical technician. Joann, who loved the women’s Bible study groups, and edited A musician, she played the organ at enau ’56, R.N. ’54; one son, David ’79; 2017. He was president for 21 years of guide. During his retirement years he was a water, sailed several charter boats, and and performed in radio and television several churches, led music, and sang two daughters; six grandchildren; one the former Community General Hos- teacher and participant in the Renaissance once was part of a crew adrift in the Carib- programs. After returning to the U.S. with a number of choirs, including the great-grandchild; and a brother, Paul ’56 pital in Reading, PA, and the president Academy of Saint Xavier University in Chica- bean that was saved by a Russian tanker en in 1979 she worked for World Relief and Cathedral Choral Society of Washing- (Phyllis Napier Lavenau ’59, R.N. ’57). of Homestead Village in Lancaster, go, an organization for senior adult learning. route to Cuba during the height of the Cold Bibles to the World in Wheaton. An acton, D.C. All of her children and many PA, for 13 years until his retirement in He is survived by his wife, Mildred (Millie) War. She also enjoyed traveling through- tive member of the Wheaton Evangeli- of her grandchildren grew up singing RALPH PAYNE ’55 died Feb. 7, 2017. After 2000. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he Hallett Myren ’56; a daughter; a son; and sev- out Europe, and was a lifelong learner, ad- cal Free Church, she taught women’s Bi- and playing a variety of instruments. working for 40 years in the publishing loved watching golf and traveling. In his en grandchildren. venturer, painter, puzzle solver, and an ble studies, served as a deaconess, was She traveled to several countries in excellent photographer. Her husband, P. involved in choir and drama, and helped Europe, as well as Africa, Israel, and DONALD (DON) BOSTROM ’57, preceded her in in hospitality. She and Richard moved the Caribbean. A highlight was lead- death Jan. 15, 2017. After serving the U.S. to the Oak Crest Retirement Commu- ing a short-term mission trip to Tan- Department of Defense as a teacher in Oki- nity in DeKalb, IL, where she began a zania with her husband. Most recently nawa, Japan, for one year, he taught history book club and participated in music, she lived in Southern California, where and coached cross country at Dover (NJ) poetry, storytelling, and decorating. In she enjoyed cultivating plants, hosting High School, and then went on to become a recent years she attended First Baptist visitors, and teaching the Bible. Surviv- guidance counselor at Randolph (NJ) High Church of Sycamore, IL. She is survived ing are her husband of 58 years, Stuart School. While at Randolph High he estab- by Richard; four daughters, including ’58; 2 daughters, Anita Gathman Mc- lished the school’s swim team, eventually Susan Turner Hands and her husband, Clatchey ’82 (Scott McClatchey ’81) and leading them to their first state champion- Randall ’77; one son; seven grandchil- Elizabeth Gathman ’83; 3 sons, includ- 2007: ROW 1 (L TO R): Carol Sartell, Bennett Sartell, Wade Sartell, Tim Kempe, Fisher Kempe, Megan Kempe, Shepherd Kempe, Ingrid Kempe, ship. He also ran the Adult School Program dren; and two great-grandchildren. ing Jonathan ’86; 20 grandchildren, in- Rob Noll, Amos Noll, Elisa Roush, Melissa Gehrlein Harden, Micah Harden, Stephen Rigby, Abigail Rigby, Karis Bauer Rigby, Julie Griffin 10 YEAR O’Malley, Quinn O’Malley, Rowin O’Malley, Rayna O’Malley, Rosie O’Malley, Rachel Rienstra Liao, Theodore Liao, Ted Liao, Georgia Liao, and summer recreation programs for over cluding Christopher McClatchey ’10, REUNION Colin Cameron, Leah Failor Cameron, Laurel Cameron, Amy Taetzsch Culhane, Brendon Culhane, Adam Brown, Derek Vander Vorst, ten years. Don, who retired in 2001 follow- SHIRLEY KINDBERG COLN ’57 died Apr. 10, Anna McClatchey ’14, and Lauren Hunter Vander Vorst, Audrey Vander Vorst, Carolynn Vander Vorst, Tara Young Thornton ’08, Samantha Thornton, William Thornton, Brad ing 41 years in education, loved his family, 2017. One of two women in her class Gathman ’17; 2 great-grandchildren; Thornton, Chris Fossum, Jenna Miser Keesling, Will Keesling, Jacob Keesling, Adalyn Keesling, Doug Keesling, KristenSheehan, Evelyn Sheehan, Kevin Sheehan ROW 2: Omar Cifuentes, Irene Cifuentes, Jessica Togami Cifuentes, Abigail Vargo, Leslie Ng, Kate Lee Noll, Aaron photography, and the Chicago Cubs. He at Baylor College of Medicine, she ob- and a sister, Karen White Burwell ’68. Koning, Jennifer Wessner, Calleigh McRaith, Ben Vollrath, Keler Vollrath, Jacey Ester Vollrath, Camden Vollrath, Blakely Vollrath, Marta found his role in the Pfund Lecture Series at tained an M.D. in 1961. After marrying Keenon Cedeno, Alfred Cedeno, Maribel Cedeno, Grace Cendeno, Michelle Cedeno, Marrias Gilliland, James Gilliland, Abby Gilliland, RONALD (RON) HAZNEDL ’57 Christine Hutton Gilliland, Kaylee Gilliland, Abdiel Perez, Julia Lundberg Perez, Briana Falk Bacon, John Hill, Josiah Schlessman, Jessica Wheaton College very rewarding, and was a medical school classmate, she prac- died Feb. 16, Leggett Schlessman, Rebecca Schlessman, Lyndee Andrews Underdown, Mae Mae Barnes, Catherine Branch Chestnut, John Mark excited for all the students who participat- ticed general pediatrics part time while 2017. After serving for over ten years Chestnut, Erin Tanana Clausen, Taylor Clausen, Amber Fontenot, Jennifer Armitage, Ryan Armitage ROW 3: Peter Hountras, Stacy Colvard ed. Joann and Don leave a daughter; a son, her children were young. Beginning in as pastor of the Second Presbyterian Hountras, Christina Semstad, Elizabeth Vogel, Betsy Sigsbury Leong, Aaron Leong, Nathan Leong ’06, Malcolm Smillie, George Creamer, Sarah Liebe Creamer, Kristin Irvin, David Godoy, Ben Prudek, Stephanie Biegel, Erin Pierotti Hull, Andrew Hull, Stephanie Kaihoi, Trevor Christopher (Chris) ’90 (Megan Omund- 1981 she practiced neonatology at Bay- Church of Aurora, IL, he earned a mas- Kaihoi, Jon Sovocoll, Julia Sovocool, Kristin Darr Garrett, Eric Garrett, Steven Rogers, Ami Marshall Atkocaitis, John Atkocaitis, Sara son Bostrom ’91); five grandchildren; and lor University Medical Center Dallas, ter’s degree in anthropology at North- Ebersole Tabbut, Matt Tabbut, Sara Wade Balena, Rob Balena, Diane Ream Svensson ROW 4: Jeremy Burk, Kristen Schweitzer-Haug Don’s two brothers, Fred ’59 (Rae Phillips where she was medical director of the ern Illinois University. In 1959, while Burk, Isaac Burk, Heather Misula, Sofia Misula, Roman Misula, Mikhail Misula, Valerie Whitney, Rebecca Boisse, Amy Simon, Ammon Simon, Timothy Stoll, Caleb Godoy, Meagan Cammenga Godoy, Jacob Godoy, Lydia Godoy, Dan Godoy, Josh Okerman, Isaac Belcher, Bostrom ’61) and William (Bill) ’64 (Linda well-baby nursery from 1992 until her participating in his first archaeologi- Gwen Komorouski Belcher, Elijah Belcher, Thomas Belcher, Timothy Belcher, Derek Buikema, Aubrey Buikema, Ekie Buikema, Julie McCausland Bostrom ’63). retirement in 2004. She also worked cal excavation at Tell Dothan in Israel, McIntire Leggett, Jonny Leggett, Elizabeth Leggett, Joanna Leggett, Paul Hartman, Brooke Hartman, Lenea Stocker, Michael Stocker, with and taught residents at Baylor, he discovered a Late Bronze/Early Iron Joe Chupp, Hillary Cotner Chupp, Jeremy Chupp, Maren Chupp, Tyler Cockle, Robbie Chockle, Meg Linder Cockle, Lucy Cockle, Natalie Cockle, Courtney Cockle, Patricia Zomermaand Ritsman ’11, Cornelia Ritsman, Willem Ritsman, Matthew Ritsman, Thorin Westlund, Dolph LUCILLE (LOU) TURNER COLE ’57, M.A. ’78 died and was awarded the Greater Dallas I tomb with over 3200 objects, the larg- Westlund, Kate Westlund, Teresa Jackson Bolwerk, John Svensson, Julia Svensson Jan. 18, 2017. Born to missionary parents, Pediatric Society’s Outstanding Prac- est tomb in Israel in terms of number

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GENERATIONS First-Year Students : Sons and Daughters of Alumni

2ND GENERATION ROW 1: Madelyn S. Cote (Keith Cote ’84, father); Anna E. Herning (Andrew ’88 and Kathryn Adolphs Saperstein MA ’89, 3RD GENERATION ROW 1: Sarah G. Sanford (Robert Edward Neighbour Jr. ’24, Gary ’64 and Sue Ellen Griffin ’64, grandparents); (Christopher ’92 and Brooks Estes Herning ’91, parents); Alexandra parents); Jonah C. Jones (Christopher J. ’96 and Laura grandfather); Jonathan M. Fuller (Donald ’81 and Sheryl Slater Fuller Brianna L. Hawthorne (Jim ’88 and Andrea Howard M. Gould (Darren ’88 and Kara Jolliff Gould ’88, parents); Lindsey A. Vandervelde Jones ’95, parents); Alec H. Rittgers (Ron ’84, parents; John ’53 and Marion Lumpp Slater ’53, grandparents); Hawthorne ’86, parents; Jim ’62 and Joyce Nilson C. Anderson (Mark Anderson ’89, father); Anna J. Setran (David Rittgers ’87, father); William L. Estes (Bill Estes ’89); Josiah Sarah C. Lam (Nathan ’89 and Janice Wu Lam ’90, parents; Sylvia Howard ’63, grandparents); Morghin S. Klein (Jeffrey ’92 and Holly Setran ’92, parents); Elise C. Schleicher (David ’83 A. Brake (Andrew ’89 and Lora Lee Brake ’90, parents). ROW 4: Moy Wu ’61, grandmother); Kirsten A. Miller (Scott A. ’91 and ’82 and Pamela Klein ’85, parents; Lowell Phillips ’57, and Beth Schleicher ’87, parents); Hannah A. Alexander (Joel ’91 Bennett J. Feyerer (John ’90 and Julie Miesse Feyerer ’91, Laura E. Anderson Miller ’91, parents; Edmund Miller ’74, M.A. ’75, grandfather); Emme E. Lindquist (Dan ’92 and Micah and Inger Abrahamsen ’91, parents); Grace E. James (Jeff ’89 and parents); Mitchell J. McAlister (Jeffrey S. McAlister MA ’93, grandfather); Stephanie B. Gilsenan (Karen Lane Gilsenan ’83, Lindquist ’92, parents; Elizabeth Andrews Curlin ’67, Clarinda Schwenk James ’89, parents); Anna L. Webster (Craig father); Johannes M. Byle (David W. Byle ’91, father); Joshua mother; James ’52 and Arlyne Nelson Lane ’52, grandparents); grandmother). ROW 3: Tyler J. Long (Thomas ’87, Webster ’94, father); Anah G. Southard (John Southard ’92, father); T. Schnyders (Kevin Schnyders ’88, father); Brendan M. Faith P. Rakow (Elizabeth Rakow ’86, mother; Donna Wahlbeck father; Nancy Karsen Long ’56, grandmother); Mariah Faith E. Gilbert (Rachel Aruin Gilbert ’90, mother); Alexa M. Keane Clarke (Stephen ’91 and Tacye (Langley) Clarke ’93, parents); ’54, grandmother); Emily A. Norbeck (Randall Norbeck ’87, father; E. Helm (David ’83 and Lisa Schmid Helm ’84, parents; (Ryan ’90 and Beth Burgess Keane ’88, parents); Sara E. Thomas Luke D. Hill (Troy Hill ’89 and April Anibal ’90, parents); Elliot David ’47 and Dorothy Nobeck ’50, grandparents); Lindsay M. Richard ’55 and Andrea Helm ’58, grandparents); (Keith ’89 and Julie Lattin Thomas ’91, parents). ROW 2: Luey Young (FuMing Young ’92, father); Ethan B. Davitt (Brad ’87 Yount (Sharon Werntz Yount ’78, mother; Beverly Werntz ’51, Olivia R. Pearsall (Jack ’53 and Lora Holton Heurlin K. Bruno (Dave MA ’03 and Leane Hawkins Bruno ’97, parents); and Melissa Groves Davitt ’89, parents); Johu-Michel G. grandmother); Lily R. Bracy (Debra Bulicek Bracy ’90, mother; ’53, grandparents); Julia M. Johnston (James ’88 Hannah G. Max (Derrick ’89 and Virginia C. Wolf ’88, parents); Bilezikian (John-Marc ’81 MA ’88 and Jane Harty Bilezikian Joseph Bulicek ’58, grandfather); Rebecca L. Smith (Glenn ’85 and and Lisa Johnston ’90, parents; Arthur ’49 and Muriel Kailin L. Richardson (Clark Richardson ’90, father); John F. Jones ’91, parents), Ian J. Borke (John Borke ’85, father); Sharyn E. Beverly Hohm Smith ’83, parents; Will ’52 and Virginia Raedeke Johnston ’50); Zachary W. Holman (Carolyn Streeder (John Jones IV MA ’97, father); Johnny I. Vessey (John Vessey ’86, Tomm (Rihard Tomm ’85, father); Madeline E. McLaughlin Hohm ’52, grandparents); Anna G. Mason (Ruthann Sears Mason ’58, grandmother); Paul L. Rich (Joan Strand Rich ’55, father); Eric J. Ferry (Carol E. Grondahl Ferry ’87, mother); Kathleen (Lynne Degroot McLaughlin ’88, mother); Ryan D. Berg ’82, mother; Julia Schoen Sears ’47, grandmother). ROW 2: Courtney grandmother); Nathaniel C. Kencke (David L. Kencke A. Walter (Jill A. Schreiber ’86, mother); Zoe E. Talbott (Elizabeth (Mark ’93 and Cheryle Leff Berg ’93, parents); Matthew C. S. Rockness (David Rockness ’92, father; Dave ’52 and Miriam ’89, father; Donald ’64 and Judith Kencke ’64, grand- Matlak ’94, mother); Cassia R. Waligona (Jeff MA ’96 and Rose Faber (John ’92 and Janice Garabadian Faber ’93, parents); Huffman Rockness ’52, grandparents); Jacob J. Sutton (Joel parents); Daniel C. Giles (William Giles ’83, father; Waligona MA ’96, parents); Elena E. Johanson (John Johanson Christian J. Faber (John ’92 and Janice Garabadian Faber Sutton ’82, father; Harold ’51 and Miriam Sutton ’51, grandparents); Fred Giles ’47, grandfather); Jacob M. Rhoads (Paul ’81, father); William M. Digena (Caryn “Bell” Digena ’88, mother); ’93, parents); Luke T. Josephson (Paul Josephson ’83, Madelleine E. Meredith (Craig ’85 and Heidi Meredith ’85, parents; Rhoads ’86, father; Ross Rhoads ’55 and Carol Dugan Mary Kathryn Daigle (Elizabeth Daigle ’90, mother); Bonnie A. Zeller father); Jacob D. Garrity (David Garrity ’87, father); Matthew James Meredith ’56, grandfather); Tess L. Sutton (Todd ’87 and ’56, grandparents); Peter E. Jacobs (Elisabeth Franks (Susan Frederickson Zeller ’87, mother); Anna K Stenzel (Steve A. Reiskytl (Robert Reiskytl ’84, father). Elizabeth Sletton Sutton ’87, parents; Harold ’51 and Miriam Jordon Leutwiler ’61, grandmother); Eleanor A. Straight ’89 and Joyce Henry Stenzel ’88, parents). ROW 3: Heidi E. Rideout Sutton ’51, grandparents); Charles D. Primuth (Jonathon Primuth (MIchael ’91 and Julie Nichols Straight ’91, parents; (Rebekah Forsen Rideout ’97, mother); Lynnea C. Befus (Matthew ’86, father; David Primuth ’60, grandfather); Isabelle V. Oliver (Ryan Davis ’62 and Dianne Nichols ’64, grandparents); ’92 and Lisa Lush Befus ’92, parents); Thomas M. Seeland (Carlton ’91 and Jess Oliver ’89, parents); Samara N. Barwell (Denise Daniels Joshua R. Dunbar (Timothy ’92 and Jennifer Dunbar Seeland ’86, father); William S. Hensel (Andy ’84 and Jane Nelson Barwell ’91, mother; Paul Daniels ’62, grandfather; Evon Breeding ’92, parents; Patricia Dunbar ’60, grandmother); Ethan Hensel ’84, parents); Andrew S. Park (Steven ’85 and Amy Harding Taylor ’62, grandmother); Taylor A. Mistele (Curtis ’89 and Laurinda D. Fitzpatrick (Patrick ’86 and Sharon Fitzpatrick ’86, Park ’92, parents); Caleb S. Ballard (Kari Dooyema Ballard ’94, Taylor Mistele ’89, parents; Henry Mistele ’63, grandfather); Karis parents; Jean Richard D’Andre ’53, grandmother); mother); Jacob S. Hosier (Scott Hosier ’93, father); David C. T. Pillsbury (Evan ’94 and Kathryn Pillsbury ’95, parents; Hugh Andrew H. Lauber (David ’89 and Dawn Lauber ’90, Bjorklund (Kurt Bjorklund ’91 and Faith Sankey ’91, parents); Chloë ’62 and Janet Pillsbury ’63, grandparents); Kiersten G. Oslund parents; Donald ’57 and Lolita Holt ’60; Richard ’59 G. Howes (Rusty Howes ’91 and Meredith WIlson ’92, parents); (Jeff ’86 and Alison Thorfeldt Oslund ’86, parents; Cindy Erickson and Marilyn Lauber ’59, grandparents) Sophia A. Kaiser (Heather Fong Kaiser ’92, mother); Lauren E. Oslund ’58, grandmother); Allison R. Nussbaum (Matthew ’84 and Buzzard (Terry Buzzard ’85, father); Hannah C. Flanigan (k. Paul Kathleen Mosteller Nussbaum ’90, parents; Jackie Nussbaum ’55, ’92 and Caryn Keith Flanigan ’92, parents); Joseph D. Saperstein grandmother); Jorah E. Griffin (Jeff ’90 and Jen Griffin ’91, parents;

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of objects. He participated in numerous spent at Orangeville (IL) High School. MARGARET ELAINE came the director of Christian education at related archaeological and cultural expe- During her time there she received the COY OLSON ’62 AND a large church in Maryland. While search- riences in the Middle East that deepened T. E. Rine award, a statewide recogni- ing for a teacher to fill a vacancy, she inter- his compassion and commitment to the tion of outstanding teachers of math RALPH OLSON ’62 viewed and offered a position to Lee Hess, history and culture of the peoples in the at the secondary level. Continuing her MET IN GERMANY whom she subsequently married in 1969. region. Ron, who was an instructor in phi- career as an educator at the university After raising her children, she helped set losophy, anthropology, archaeology, and level, she went on to teach at the Uni- TWO YEARS AFTER up a children’s library in a church, which led related disciplines at McHenry County Col- versity of Wisconsin-River Falls, Uni- GRADUATION WHILE to a position on staff at the church. Upon lege in Crystal Lake, IL, until his retirement versity of Wisconsin-Stout, and finally HE WAS SERVING IN moving to Lancaster, PA, in 2001, they in 2001, enjoyed sharing his knowledge and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, joined Calvary Church, where Vicky served experiences with his students. He received where she was a mathematics lecturer THE ARMY. as the church librarian for nine years. She NEH grants for participating in the Flow- for nine years until retiring in 2006. AJ also helped get the libraries in order in her erdew Hundred excavation at Jamestown continued to receive letters from for- retirement community, the Long Commu- in 1987, for a Near Eastern Archaeology mer students for many years about her two children and four grandchildren. nity at Highland in Lancaster, after they seminar at the University of Pennsylva- impact as a teacher. She loved when her She was the sister of Larry Coy ’60, moved there. Vicky is survived by Lee, a nia in 1988, and for summer study at the grandchildren—her pride and joy—vis- the aunt of Sharon Coy Peck ’83, and son, a daughter, and two grandsons. Newberry Library in Chicago in 1989. In re- ited, and delighted in attending their cousin of Carla Craver Hendricks ’70. tirement he and his wife of 40 years, Alice, school events and sports competi- PAUL LOHSE ’66 died Mar. 29, 2016. He was in traveled widely and served as members of tions. An avid traveler, she sojourned ROBERTA (ROBIN) HARGREAVES BRUCE ’63 the linguistics department at the Universi- 4TH, 5TH, 6TH, ROW 1: Stephen J. McKay (Doug McKay ’90, father; Margaret Crossett McKay ’61, grandmother; Vincent the Chicago Presbytery Middle East Task throughout the world with her hus- died Jan. 23, 2017. She taught U.S. his- ty of Pennsylvania for a brief time before he 7TH GENERATION Cossett ’30, great-grandfather); Bethany L. VanAnt- Force. Survivors include Alice, her two band, Don, and also enjoyed doing puz- tory at high schools in Maryland and began working with his father at Burroughs werp (Tom ’90 and Julie Whitman VanAntwerp ’90, sons, two grandchildren, and a brother. zles, playing computer games, reading, LaGrange, IL, and was involved with in- Corporation, where he applied his knowl- parents; Ed ’63 and Margaret Wagner VanAntwerp ’61, grandparents; Paul Benjamin Wagner’30, and cross-stitching. She was an active ner-city youth with Young Life in Har- edge in linguistics to early computer pro- great-grandfather); Kendra M. Ecklund (Carl ’87 LEONARD (LEN) PETERSON ’57 died Dec. 21, 2016. member of Woodlands Church in Plo- lem, NY. After marrying and moving gramming. His computer programming and Cheryl Ecklund ’88, parents; Gary Ecklund ’58, Enrolled in the ROTC program at Wheaton ver, WI, where she volunteered with Op- to River Forest, IL, she continued as savvy led to a job with Chase Manhattan grand-father; June Miller Ecklund ’30, great-grandmother); Jodie J. McLennan (Troy McLennan ’92, College, he served two years in the U.S. Army eration Bootstrap, and participated in a substitute teacher in special educa- Bank and then Bank of America. Retiring father; James ’58 and Barb McLennan ’60, grandpar- at the Boston Army Base, an experience that Bible study groups. Preceded in death tion for the Oak Park and River Forest from the latter after 21 years of work in sys- ents; Edgar McLennan, great-grandfather); Madison G. Whitmer (Steve ’93 and Shannon Whitmer ’93, kindled his love for the Northeastern Unit- by Don and a daughter, Dawn Diekel- school districts while raising her three tems, he was regarded as a legend in the parents; Jim ’69 and Mary Whitmer ’69, grandparents; ed States. He returned to Illinois briefly, but man Olson ’83, she leaves one daugh- children. A 45-year member of Calva- field, but more importantly, as one of the Richard Whitmer ’42, great-grandfather). ROW 2: soon moved back to New England, where he ter, two sons, and five grandchildren. ry Memorial Church in Oak Park, she best—a manager who always put his team Caeden P. Hood (William Davis ’88 and Kirsten Nelson Hood ’89, parents; John Wilton ’63 and Anita Chris- founded a company, Label Art Inc., in Wil- enjoyed leading the children’s Christ- first before any project. Imbued with a tine Johnsen Nelson ’64, grandparents; Wilton ’31 ton, NH. Len especially enjoyed taking family DANIEL (DAN) RINKER ’60 died Dec. 3, mas programs, teaching Sunday school, deep love of the English language and his- and Thelma Agnew Nelson ’25, great-grandparents); trips throughout New England and south- 2016. He served the Christian and Mis- serving Wednesday night meals, and tory, Paul relished discovering witty and Christian M. Erickson (Michael Erickson ’85, father; Marc ’63 and Nancy Ericson ’63, grandparents; David ern California, traveling at home and abroad sionary Alliance for 40 years as a pas- participating as a prayer partner; she incisive methods of imparting his knowl- Brown ’36, great-grandfather); Andrew P. Holmberg for label conferences, playing tennis, and at- tor, youth pastor, and National Youth also was involved in Bible Study Fellow- edge to his children, family, and co-work- (Mark ’87 and Kerry Atkinson Holmberg ’88, parents; tending the theater and concerts. Also fond Director. For his last 16 years of minis- ship. Robin cultivated a beautiful peren- ers. To that end, he would frequently send Joseph ’54 and Ruthanne Atkinson ’54, grandparents; Frank ’59 and Anna Atkinson ’23, great-grandparents); of sunshine and the ocean, he loved spending try he was a field representative in Flor- nial garden at her home in River Forest. clipped newspaper articles with highlight- Allison E. Schraeder (Nancy Sawyer Schraeder ’85, winters in Florida. He served on the board ida with the Billy Graham Association. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, ed passages to his children. Other interests mother; Myron ’51 and Jean Wright Sawyer ’48, of Gordon College in Wenham, MA, for 25 Dan is survived by his wife, Ruth; three Robert (Bob); two daughters; one son; included travel, early music, and the San grandparents; John ’21 and Kathleen Sears Sawyer ’21, great-grand-parents); Peter G. Miller (Rhoda years, and was on the boards of Indian Head children; and two grandchildren. ten grandchildren; and three sisters, Francisco Giants. Surviving are his two for- Miller ’87, mother; Roger Congdon ’40, grandfather; Bank in Wilton and Fleet Bank in Manches- Sheila Hargreaves ’54, R.N. ’51, Louise mer wives, Tup Bertley and Susan DaSilva; Ellen Kellogg Congdon ’02, great-grandmother; Nora ter. Len was a member of the United Church MARGARET ELAINE COY OLSON ’62 passed Hargreaves Lavenau ’56, R.N. ’54, and three children; three grandchildren; and a Blanchard Kellogg ’72, great-great-grandmother; Jonathan Blanchard, great-great-great-grandfather); of Christ in Amherst, NH. He is survived by away August 22, 2016 after a long ill- Martha Hargreaves Brown ’59. One sis- sister, Irene Lohse Clemmer ’80. David S. Bradley (Scott ’86 and Deborah Willson Brad- his wife, Judith; a son, Scott ’81; a daughter; ness. She and her husband, Ralph ter, Barbara Hargreaves Robinson ’54, ley ’85, parents; Peter ’50 and June Coray Willson ’50, MARTHA (MARTI) TSCHETTER HOLDER ’67 grandparents; Charles ’52 and Barbara Brown Bradley four grandchildren; and two brothers, Mar- Olson ’62 met in Germany two years R.N. ’52, preceded her in death. ’52, grandparents; Edward ’24 and Lillian Wightman lin ’53 (Miriam Faircloth Peterson ’57) and after graduation from Wheaton while died Oct. 26, 2016. A homemaker since Coray ’24, great-grandparents); Jack C. Bennett Eugene (Gene) ’55. he was serving in the Army. They cel- her marriage almost 40 years ago, she was (Charles ’50 and Margaret Landon-Schoenherr ’49, VICKY SMITH HESS ’64, M.A. ’68 grandparents; Kenneth ’24 and Margaret Mortensen- ebrated their 51st anniversary just died Jan. known for her hospitality, often inviting Landon ’25, great-grandparents) ADA JANE (AJ) DAER DIEKELMAN ’58 died Jan. days before she died. Elaine obtained 13, 2017. Hired by Washington Bible friends for meals, welcoming family from 28, 2016. She taught mathematics for over a master’s degree in counseling and College in Lanham, MD, as an instruc- out of town, and hosting international stu- 40 years, from sixth grade through the uni- was a family and marriage counselor tor in Christian education, she went dents over holidays. She greatly appreciat- versity level, in Illinois and Wisconsin. The and seminar speaker for many years. on to become dean of women. Upon ed classical music and hymns. Marti, who majority of her early teaching years she Elaine is survived by her husband, earning her master’s degree she be- loved reading, continued to expand her

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tastes and share her favorites among PAUL LOHSE ’66 WAS guitar, was also an excellent athlete. He these libraries, he developed systems of relationship with family and a monthly reading circle. She cherished his friendships, and was a area schools and library consortiums. Everywhere he worked hiked 14ers in the Rockies, numerous REGARDED AS A LEGEND favorite uncle to his nephews and niec- he also taught classes, usually in biblical studies, Greek, and trails in the Great Smoky Mountains, IN THE FIELD, BUT es. Preceded in death by his parents, Hebrew. As an educator, Donald strove to meet people where down into the Grand Canyon, in state MORE IMPORTANTLY, he leaves two children; his former wife, they were and lead them into asking better questions; as a and national parks around the United Nina; a brother, Stephen (Steve) ’62; librarian, the introduction of a friend, colleague, or stranger States, and as far away as Austria and AS ONE OF THE BEST—A two sisters, Carol Savage Pluedde- to the right book at the right time was his passion and joy, New Zealand. Early road trips around MANAGER WHO ALWAYS mann ’66, M.A. ’85 (Jim ’65, M.A. ’71) and a craft he honed to an art. His commitment to academia the United States, together with visits PUT HIS TEAM FIRST and Judith (Judi) Savage Castillo ’75. was equaled by his commitment to the church, where he was to France, gave her a travel bug that not a faithful member seeking to grow in faith, knowledge, and only influenced her daughters’ lives but BEFORE ANY PROJECT. DONALD KEENEY ’76, M.A. ’79 died Feb. 4, obedience. Survivors include his wife, Rachel, and a son. also took her to Cairo (with her Cedar 2017. He earned a master of divinity de- Springs Presbyterian Church in Knox- gree and a Ph.D. in New Testament at STEPHEN SUGARBAKER ’78 died June 21, 2016. He credited a ville, TN) and Alexandria, Egypt (to vis- her in death on May 1, 2016. Surviving the Southern Baptist Theological Sem- medical mission trip to Bangladesh with his father, Everett it Wheaton friends, Clint ’69 and Vivi- are two daughters, including Hannah inary. While serving as director of the Sugarbaker ’31, when he was a senior in high school, with enne Martin Smith ’70), Vienna (to Holder Weston ’02 (Peter ’03); two sis- libraries at Nyack College and Alliance changing his life forever. A surgeon, he fulfilled his parents’ visit her daughter, Eva), and New Zea- ters, Lois Tschetter Hoyt ’66 and Re- Theological Seminary, he completed a dream of reopening his father’s medical practice in Jefferson land (to visit her sister, Lois Tschetter nie Tschetter Totel ’75; and a brother, master of science in library service at City, MO, in 1994. Stephen was most proud of becoming a fa- Hoyt ’66, and family). She had a largely John Tschetter ’72. Columbia University in New York City. ther. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett ’31 and Geneva hidden adventuresome side and a dry He never stopped learning and want- Van Dyke Sugarbaker ’33; a brother, Everett (Ev) ’62; and a sense of humor. Nearly everyone who JAMES (JIM) SAVAGE ’72 died June 24, ing to learn. After leaving Nyack he di- sister, he is survived by his wife, Jane; two sons; five sisters, Inspiring knew her benefitted from her faithful, 2016. Born in Quito, Ecuador, to mis- rected libraries at the Charlotte, NC, including Rena Sugarbaker Pedersen ’65 (Calvin ’64); and thoughtful letter writing and work to- sionary parents Robert (Bob) ’38 and branch of Gordon-Conwell Seminary, two brothers, Paul ’63 and David ’75. GREAT ward enduring friendships. Her last Wilda Johnson Savage ’40, he gradu- Central Baptist Theological Seminary, years held much self-sacrificing care ated from Alliance Academy in Ecua- William Jewell College, and the Epis- GREGORY (GREG) HICKEL ’95 died Nov. 6, 2016. He obtained a PERFORMANCES for her husband, Ron, who preceded dor. Jim, who enjoyed playing classical copal Seminary of the Southwest. In J.D. degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis after feeling called to serve others professionally as an attorney. Greg worked in private practice in the St. Louis area, and then as in-house counsel to Interstate Cleaning Corpora- tion. A dedicated and involved father, he often drove for the preschool and elementary school field trips of his children, With the opening of the new coached soccer, and officiated swim meets. He served as an Armerding Center for Music and ordained deacon and a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church the Arts, Conservatory students of America. His deep dedication to the sanctity of human life, birthed from his parents’ service as foster parents during his have it all—an incredible space to teenage years, led him to be involved as a board member in learn, rehearse, and perform—with the ministry of The Pregnancy Help Center in South St. Louis world-class faculty to help them County. Surviving are his wife, Janna Heslinga Hickel ’96; two daughters; a son; his mother; his brother, Douglas (Doug) ’99 along the way. 2012: ROW 1: Matt MaLossi, Ray Chang ’06, Jessica Min Chang, , Grace Wong, Samantha Cunanan, Maurice Henderson, Carla Wellborn, Jason (Sabrina Cowles Hickel ’99); and his wife’s parents, George Privett, Shanthi Devasirvatham, Kai Mazurczyck, David McHale, Juliana Martinez Lepasana, Eden Lepasana, Jeremiah Lepasana, Ezra 5 YEAR Lepasana, Brooke Monroe Souther, Lindsey Brennemann Jahns, Lesley Perera, Curtis Witek, Meredith Moench, Lindsey Bergsma, and Calveda (Kita) Monroe Heslinga ’67. REUNION Doug Jinks, Angelo Campos, Adam Sandvig, Brian Rowe, Anthony Johnson, Laura Gotaas Sneddon, Jessica Hommel, Tim McCrary ROW 2: Michael DeLew, Jonathan Lim, Daniel Shaffer, Daniel Turkington, Charity Fort, Anne Zagorski ’13, Kirsten Rust Privett, Noelle Schedule a visit and an audition: Hoffer Jones, Cassandra Becker Suarez, Matt Suarez, Erica Scoffield Nellesen, Ellen McAdam Karasch, Luke Francis, Taylor Smith udition Francis, Darlene Campos, Mary Lee, Jared Cochrum, Megan Chrans Cochrum, Masako Kawate, Lexy McKay Fenlason, Natalie Sherer wheaton.edu/a Schamp, Laura Karsten, Lis Potts, Emma Bayer Watkins, Joe Watkins, David Sneddon, Sarah McWilliams McCrary ROW 3: Will Pearce, Rob Toy, Fred Hubach, Aubrey Bauck, Cecelia Miles Hubach, Juli Avery, Kyri Gerogiorgis Shaffer, Sarah Baybutt Scoby, Noah Helm, Julie Nussbaum Helm, Jessica Johnson, Katelyn Schweitzer Winchester ’13, Caleb Winchester, Delvin McGuire ’13, Andrew Jones, Steven Moore, Kelly Skledar Moore ’11, Elisabeth Messing, Audra Brady, Maria Bell, Caroline Hornok, Jaclyn Baker, Britta Eastburg Friesen, Katie Nashland Dufendach, Susanna Hillerbrand Sauers, Megan LaRusso, Sarah Kerner, Eric Bodett, Paige Neuhaus, Jennifer Mull Van Dyke ’10, Danny Van Dyke ROW 4: Micah Marshall, Lydia Love Marshall, Lauren Shaeffer, Katherine Yates Chapman, Jordan Chapman, Joey Anderson, Alyssa Anderson, Amy Gradin, Annie Poirier, Julie Johnson, Alex Distler, Lauren Adams Lee, David Lee, Rachel Lamb, Subaas Gurung, Paul Venarchik, Emily Kertzman, Joshua Walker, Annie Shillaber Ray, Lucas Ray, Katey LePage ROW 5: Josh Mangioni, Laura Lane Mangioni, Rebecca Kinney, Megan Francisco, Josh Chapman, Malorie Fourney Bailiff, Austyn Bailiff, Joel Coakley, Jonathan Miser, Lauren Ide Miser ’13, Kimberly Vohs Butikofer, Joshua Butikofer, Kristen Anderson Wineinger, Landon Wineinger, Sarah Davis, Michael Davis, Sarah Dulin Barak, Justin Barak, Abigail Taylor, David Petersons, Kristopher Yoder, Abbey Lange Yoder, Chris Younkin-Wilson, Hayley Younkin-Wilson, John Dehnel, Meredith Triplet, Nathan Bliss, Grace Liaw Bliss ’11

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